Rowan Gives Day benefit the Emergency the Lifetime Service Award recipient during Scholarship Fund. Alumni, family and the luncheon. Stay tuned for more details. At press time, our second annual friends are welcome to participate. Runners Noon, Eynon Ballroom, #RowanGIVES Day kicked off will receive a Run For Rowan swag bag, Chamberlain Student Center to celebrate philanthropy and water bottle and T-shirt. A short awards Athletic Hall of Fame service throughout the Rowan ceremony will follow the race. Registration Induction Ceremony community with a 24-hour giving until race day is $25. Alumni may benefit from early bird registration for $20 through Sunday, October 9 challenge encouraging alumni, March 31. Get more info and register today Celebrate the 1990 Men’s Soccer National students, faculty and staff to at alumni.rowan.edu/runforrowan. Championship team, Crystal Feo Engelhart support student scholarships 8:30–9:45 a.m. check-in, bib pickup ’99, Maggie Goodman-Reed ’06, Maurice and the areas of campus most 10 a.m. race start, Student Center Patio, Ransome ’94 and Josh Swartz ’09 at the Chamberlain Student Center important to them. Please visit 2016 Rowan-Glassboro State Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony. rowan.edu/rowangives for a Phillies vs. Braves and 11 a.m., Eynon Ballroom, full list of #RowanGIVES Day Pregame Party Chamberlain Student Center supporters and more about Friday, May 20 giving to Rowan University. Take your family and friends out to the ball game with the Rowan University save the date Alumni Association! The Office of Alumni Rowan Alumni Engagement will host a pregame party at 28th Annual Rowan University Career Webinar Series McFadden’s at the Ballpark from 5–7 p.m. Foundation Golf Tournament Monday, June 6 Every Wednesday The Phillies vs. Braves game begins at 7:05 Whether you’re contemplating a career p.m. Your $40 concierge package includes 2016 Brown & Gold change or interested in developing a new a two-hour domestic draft open bar, buffet Gridiron Club Golf Outing skill set, the weekly Rowan Alumni Career and one ticket to the game. Registration Friday, July 15 Webinar Series has something for you. is open now. Rowan Reunion at Bar A Webinars are free to all alumni and are 5 p.m., Citizen’s Bank Park Saturday, August 13 hosted every Wednesday evening. To learn more, please visit Golden Years Reunion Homecoming 2016 alumnicareerservices.org/rowan. Friday, June 3 Friday, October 7–Sunday, October 9 This reunion, exclusively for graduates 2016 Rowan/GSC Run for Rowan 5k from 1926 through 1966, offers a very Black Alumni Reunion Saturday, April 23 treasured group of alumni the opportunity Friday, October 7–Sunday, October 9 Kick off the spring running season with to return to campus to reminisce with fellow the Alumni Association’s first 5K, a timed classmates for a memorable day. The Rowan Class of 1966 50th Reunion race through campus with all proceeds to University Alumni Association will honor Saturday, October 8

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18 features departments 18 Fossils in our future Ken Lacovara ’84 guides serious research and inspires “citizen 2 Mailbox science” with time travel to the Cretaceous period in South Jersey by Barbara Baals 6 Campus News COVER STORY 26 Remembering Henry M. Rowan A fond tribute to the man who changed everything 16 Alumni Advisor by Patricia Quigley ’78, m’03

34 Hope and healing 40 Class Notes With expertise and compassion, Rowan physicians and therapists at the CARES Institute help restore victims of abuse and neglect by Jerry Carey ’77 60 Afterwords

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A good mistake page is one that I’m always VENUDE. to make sad to run in the magazine. Some of the I’m glad in this case to photographs fellow alumnus know we got the wrong are rather brought my A information. graphic but it attention to an brought back the announcement of my death in Rowan Magazine. History fun of those I received so many exposed times for me. concerned calls! I can I did not s a member of Ed. note: We found assure you I am quite participate but the Class of 1974, our copy, too. Closing alive. I’d like you to A watched and enjoyed the I enjoy your feature in on 100 years of kindly print a retraction. excitement. Not sure articles highlighting institutional history, if you have done any Denise White the 1970s. we’ve got plenty of features about streaking Zangoglia ’79 Doug Kirby’s feature in stories to tell and the Summer 2015 issue: (or even plan to). Little Falls we’re glad to have “Remember the Future: Many thanks again history fans reading. Ed. note: Denise, please 2029–1979” made me go for a great magazine Please do send your accept my sincere apology. into my GSC collection of and keep up the great ideas, recollections We receive the sympathies memorabilia and pull out historical content and memorabilia. list from a number of the Venue issue about for alumni. We’ll find a way to different sources and streaking, the big craze reminisce with a occasionally an error back then. Note that the Virginia Fisher Webb ’74 G-rating. occurs. The sympathies edition was called West Chester, Penn.

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Dean Paul Katz and Senior Advisor to the Dean Edward Viner welcomed donor Marc Stern (center) to Camden to announce the endowment created in memory of Rona Stern Staut (below).

woman from Vineland, who died in 1971 at age 29 due to complications from lupus. Dr. Edward Viner, CMSRU’s senior advisor to the dean and honorary first dean, was Staut’s physician for nearly a decade. Moved by her courage and compassion, he created the Rona Stern Staut Foundation, which has supported many worthy projects. In 2014, Viner decided to contribute the $1.1 million remaining in the foundation to CMSRU. Marc Stern, Rona Stern Staut’s

BRIAN WETZEL brother, agreed to provide an additional $1 million gift in Rona’s memory from the $2.1M gift funds CMSRU Center for Marc and Eva Stern Foundation. “My sister Rona was stricken with lupus at Humanism and first endowed professor the age of 16. Knowing her days were limited, she lived every day to the fullest. She just he Rona Stern Staut Foundation missed her 30th birthday but had much joy in THE GIFT WILL and the Marc and Eva Stern the 14 years she lived with this horrible HELP CMSRU Foundation have together disease. This was in large part because of the BUILD ON ITS committed $2.1 million to Cooper humanistic care she received from Dr. Viner Medical School of Rowan and his colleagues,” Stern said. “When she FOUNDATION University to launch a new passed away, she left behind a AS A LEADER TCenter for Humanism and legacy of love and hope in her IN HUMANISTIC establish the Rona Stern Staut children, her family and her MEDICAL Research Professorship in friends. Our family will Humanism and Bioethics, the always be grateful to Dr. Viner EDUCATION, school’s first endowed for the love he showed Rona by REINFORCING professorship. establishing the Rona Stern WHAT ALREADY Since its inception in 2012, Staut Foundation in her MAKES CMSRU CMSRU has focused on memory. We are honored to integrating aspects of join him in establishing this UNIQUE. humanism—compassion, new professorship in her name. empathy, communication She would have been pleased and professionalism—into with its purpose.” its medical education As CMSRU works to curriculum. Establishing COURTESY OF THE FAMILY nurture physicians who not a Center for Humanism only will be well trained but provides the framework to broaden research, also will treat patients with compassion, education and faculty development programs respect and dignity, the legacy of Rona Stern around these important values, along Staut will endure. with bioethics and law as the primary areas “Rona’s life was brief, but she will leave a of study. lasting legacy at CMSRU,” Viner said. “I am The Rona Stern Staut Research so pleased that, through this gift, Rona Stern Professorship in Humanism and Bioethics Staut will forever be associated with memorializes Rona Stern Staut, a young excellence in humanistic medical education.”

6 | Rowan Magazine SOM RESEARCHERS MAKE PARKINSON’S DIAGNOSIS BREAKTHROUGH

In a breakthrough that could have a far- acknowledge that Parkinson’s and many reaching impact for millions of people other neurological diseases attack the worldwide, Rowan researchers announced brain years before symptoms emerge. this fall that a blood test developed at Detecting autoantibody biomarkers in the the University’s School of Osteopathic blood at the preclinical stage would give Medicine can accurately detect early- patients an opportunity to work with their stage Parkinson’s disease and distinguish physicians to receive available treatments between it and later stages of the disease. and/or make beneficial lifestyle changes. The test, which searches for specific Potentially, this early intervention could autoantibodies in the blood, was nearly 88 help avoid or delay the most devastating percent accurate in diagnosing early-stage aspects of their disease. disease and more than 97 percent accurate Nagele also noted that distinguishing in distinguishing different stages of the different stages of disease severity could disease. The research was led by Dr. Robert significantly benefit patients, physicians Nagele, the director of the Biomarker and researchers by making it possible to Discovery Center at the medical school’s follow a patient’s disease course, rate of Institute for Successful Aging. progression and response to therapies. According to Nagele, physicians currently As part of their study, the Rowan have to rely on clinical observation of researchers also reported that the test was patients’ symptoms to diagnose Parkinson’s remarkably accurate in distinguishing disease, a process that is only accurate about Parkinson’s from Alzheimer’s disease three-quarters of the time. (97 percent), multiple sclerosis (96.3 Dr. Nagele and his research staff “An accurate and relatively non-invasive percent) and breast cancer (97.5 percent), have developed a blood test that test for early-stage Parkinson’s could have raising the possibility that the technology can accurately detect early-stage Parkinson’s disease, offering hope a profound impact that leads to earlier developed at Rowan could one day yield for early intervention for millions of treatment of patients and allows for early a single test capable of detecting the people worldwide. enrollment of patients into clinical trials,” presence of a wide variety of diseases. he said. Nagele’s research was supported by Parkinson’s disease affects nearly one grants from The Michael J. Fox Foundation million Americans, with 60,000 new cases for Parkinson’s Research and by the diagnosed annually. Researchers widely Osteopathic Heritage Foundation.

POPE FRANCIS OFFERS BLESSING For two decades, Dr. Paola Leone (School of Osteopathic Medicine) and her team have researched Canavan disease, a rare and fatal pediatric neurodegenerative disorder. Their work was the first to ap- ply viral gene therapy to Canavan patients, pointing to new, potential pathways to slow the disease’s progression. With an Italian nonprofit’s help, Leone secured approval for a November meeting with Pope Francis and families of children with Canavan disease. “His Holiness walked down the sacred steps of St. Peter’s Basilica to give his blessings,” Leone said. “His words of love and hope to me and the families touched by this disease still resonate clearly in our ears.” ALL IMAGE RIGHTS & COPYRIGHTS RESERVED TO THE PHOTOGRAPHIC SERVICE OF “L’OSSERVATORE ROMANO”

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$2.55m grant to enhance geriatric health care

As more and more baby boomers enter their retirement number of area organizations. Those organizations years, the gap between the number of older adults and include Lourdes Health System, BAYADA Home the number of New Jersey health care professionals Health Care, the Camden Coalition of Health trained to care for them threatens to become a chasm. Providers, the New Jersey Division of Aging Services Already, the American Geriatrics Society estimates and the Camden Area Health Education Center. that New Jersey has fewer Statewide, the than half the number of NJGWEP will help The training and education projects launched geriatricians it needs to transform training under Rowan’s NJGWEP will focus on: provide for the more than programs for current • Integrating geriatrics into primary care practices 400,000 state residents health care workers so in two area accountable care organizations who are 65 years or older. they can better respond With the help of a • Providing training on dementia, delirium and to the complex health three-year, $2.55 million depression throughout New Jersey to health and psychosocial needs grant from the Department care professionals, home health aides and of older adults, their of Health and Human family caregivers so that they can assess families and caregivers. Services, Health Resources and address the needs of older adults The NJGWEP is the Services Administration, only New Jersey-based • Creating community-based programs the New Jersey Institute project—and one of 44 for patients, families and caregivers for Successful Aging nationally—that will at Rowan’s School of • Delivering training statewide on early share in grants totaling Osteopathic Medicine detection of dementia among intellectually $35.7 million awarded is forging a unique and developmentally disabled adults by DHHS-HRSA this path to fill fiscal year under a federal that gap by initiative to support establishing the New Jersey Geriatrics programs that integrate geriatrics with primary care. Workforce Enhancement Program. “This will be a ‘boots-on-the-ground’ program,” NJISA’s director, Dr. Anita Chopra said. “Working with our partner Chopra, will oversee the project, organizations, we will use the team-based which will focus on disadvantaged, practices we have pioneered at the NJISA to help underserved populations and transform health care delivery systems to improve leverage the resources of a the quality of care for older individuals.” Older patients will benefit from Rowan’s focus on improving geriatric care with support of a federal grant—one of only 44 in the nation and the only one in New Jersey.

NEW GALLERY, OFFICES AND CLASS BUILDING OPEN ON HIGH STREET In September, Rowan opened the new University Art Gallery and home for the department of public relations & advertising at 301 West High Street in Glassboro. In configuring the facility for College of Communication & Creative Arts use, Rowan made a huge investment in the borough’s downtown. The University purchased the building in 2013 for $440,000 and spent more than $6 million reconstructing it inside and out. In addition to its spacious art gallery (which is open to the public) the three-story structure features classrooms, faculty offices, computer labs and student lounges.

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8 | Rowan Magazine Sign here for business

With a standing-room-only crowd and media watching, Board of Trustees Chairman Linda Rohrer signed a beam at the future home of the William G. Rohrer College of Business.

than 100 well-wishers from the University and across the region. The new building will give RCB the facilities needed to meet demand and nearly double enrollment to 2,000 students. Located next to Westby Hall, it will include 16 classrooms, seven collaboration/ conference rooms, 10 specialty spaces, 15 administrative offices and 70 faculty offices. Designed with RCB’s unique approach to business education in mind, the building will provide common areas to encourage he steel beams that uphold the Sue Lehrman joked during the ceremony. collaboration among students and business $63.2 million, under-construction “We are excited to reach this momentous leaders; a “hatchery,” where students home of the Rohrer College of Business day in the construction of our new building. can develop their own entrepreneurial were fortified by the signatures of some And we can’t wait for spring 2017, when we’ll ventures; and the Center for Business Tof the college’s most ardent supporters during a be back for a dedication ceremony.” Professionalism, where students will January beam-signing ceremony in Glassboro. Lehrman and Rowan Board of Trustees sharpen their job search skills and Held on the construction site, the event Chairman Linda Rohrer, a trustee of the employers can interview job seekers. celebrated the completion of the framework William G. Rohrer Charitable Foundation, Nearly $46 million of the project of the structure—an important milestone in were the first to sign two vertical steel beams is funded through $177 million awarded the timeline of the four-story, 98,000-square- at the center of the building. They were to Rowan through the state’s Building foot academic building. followed by President Ali Houshmand, Our Future Bond Act approved “It still needs a tiny bit of work,” RCB Dean Assemblyman John Burzichelli, and more by voters in 2012.

ROWAN TEAM WINS NATIONAL SAFETY AWARD

Safety first. That’s a credo in Rowan garnered national acclaim. Safe Campus, addressing issues that affect the safety of University’s Division of Student Life. The National Campus Safety Summit, the campus. “Parents trust us with their most prized named the division one of the nation’s They include Title IX training for 5,141 possession—their children. It’s incumbent top 25 administrative departments making students attending Orientation; a new upon us to provide safe spaces to live, learn, a true difference in student safety and training program for all students focusing play and thrive,” said Vice President for honored Rowan at a ceremony in Las Vegas on the laws and university policies regarding Student Life/Dean of Students Richard in February. sexual assault, harassment and abuse; Jones. “We take this charge very seriously.” Rowan ranked third on the Safe Campus diversity awareness training provided Across 21 departments within the 2016 Top 25 List released in the fall. Other with special attention to marginalized division, which works closely with Rowan’s institutions cited include Syracuse, Indiana, populations; suicide prevention/ nationally accredited Department Towson, Virginia Commonwealth and intervention, alcohol and drug education of Public Safety, Student Tulane universities. and sexual assault prevention programs; and Life takes a proactive In recognizing Rowan, Safe the upcoming Title IX conference for the approach to Campus noted a number state’s college students, which Rowan will addressing campus of programs aimed at host in the spring. safety issues. The division’s Rowan’s efforts to provide a safe campus include creating work has a welcoming, respectful, supportive environment.

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As survivors share, Rowan opens Center for Holocaust & Genocide Studies Helene Bouton can’t sleep after she tells her story. Yet, the Holocaust survivor said she’s duty-bound to share. “This was the most horrible place you could ever imagine,” Bouton recalled of her time in Bergen-Belsen, a German concentration camp where Anne Frank and an estimated 50,000 others perished. Bouton nearly died of typhus there. “If I remember it, I cannot sleep the next day,” she said. It’s critical, Bouton maintained, to keep the memories of her family members—and all of the six million Jews who perished during the Holocaust—alive. That’s what brought Bouton, of Cherry Hill, and Charles Middleberg, A survivor of the innovative educational programing the Holocaust in the most personal of a fellow Holocaust survivor from Bergen-Belsen and be used to “study and investigate terms, telling stories of atrocity, loss, concentration camp, Marlton, to Rowan on Nov. 18 for the Helene Bouton issues such as the consequences of survival—and resilience. inaugural event of the University’s met with students anti-Semitism, racism, ethnic hatred Tim Kaiser, deputy director of new Center for Holocaust & Genocide in Boyd Hall after and other forms of bigotry, as well as the Levine Institute for Holocaust telling of her Studies. experiences during human rights,” according to Stephen Education at the A collaboration of two colleges— World War II. Hague, center coordinator. Holocaust Memorial Museum, Humanities & Social Sciences and Additionally, the center will present emphasized the importance of strong, Education—and the New Jersey initiatives that examine genocide authentic Holocaust education. Commission on Holocaust Education, elsewhere, such as in Armenia, Bosnia, “It was a very powerful evening,” the center is Gloucester County’s Darfur, Cambodia and Rwanda. Hague said. “People were moved, academic home for Holocaust and Fittingly, the voices of survivors— emotional, ready to help and excited genocide studies. Bouton and Middleberg—set the tone about the center’s future.” Existing virtually at first, with for the center’s future. On a quiet The center will host additional materials housed in Rowan’s Campbell stage before a packed audience in programs this spring, including a Library, the center will present Boyd Recital Hall, the pair discussed training workshop for teachers.

CMSRU STUDENT WINS PRESTIGIOUS NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP The Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) students, co-founded an afterschool program for awarded a Herbert W. Nickens Medical Student children, and taught health and wellness workshops Scholarship, one of its most prestigious honors, to in Spanish. Max J.V. Cruz, a third-year medical student at Cooper He’s a board member of the student-run Cooper Medical School of Rowan University (CMSRU). Rowan Clinic and the Camden Area Health Education Announced at the AAMC’s Annual Meeting, Center. Cruz was vice president of CMSRU’s Latino the scholarship is given to only five students nationally Medical Student Association and serves as chief for leadership in eliminating inequities in medical information officer for its Northeastern Executive Council. education and health care and for addressing As an undergraduate at the University of Notre Dame, educational, societal and health care needs of he was a summer volunteer at St. Anthony of Padua in minorities. Camden. He was born and raised in the suburbs of St. With more than 250 hours of community service Louis, and earned a B.A. in Spanish. He hopes to since 2013, Cruz has mentored Camden high school specialize in pediatrics. JONATHAN KOLBE JONATHAN

10 | Rowan Magazine NYC FIRM OFFERS INNOVATIVE VIRTUAL INTERNSHIP PROGRAM Two side-by-side labs deep in Robinson Hall are utilitarian, small spaces loaded with big possibilities. The labs are the home of an innovative internship program that teams seven students on work for New York City-based Perka Inc., a First Data company. Computer Science alumnus Joe Stelmach ’02 is CTO of Perka, a software company that developed an app for smartphones called “Perka,” a digital version of a loyalty punch card that also has an online component for merchants’ use. Since May, under the supervision of computer science faculty Drs. Andrea Lobo and Ganesh Baliga and funded by Perka, students have gained hands-on experience via virtual internships. As part of those internships, they work on that online element, through which store clerks award customers with digital punches or points that can be redeemable at a particular store. Nicholas Dennis and Melissa Schipke earned the confidence of the Rowan University Innovation Venture Fund and won funding for their start-ups. Students have added new features to the app, fixed problems with existing features and addressed users’ Venture Fund makes first investments expectations about the app’s appearance. Liaison to Rowan is Perka engineer James Strate ’04, another Melissa Schipke MBA ’14 hopes to experience or it motivates them and build her future by building alumni keeps them accountable,” said Dennis, relations. The Rowan University whose firm’s initial market Innovation Venture Fund is helping is colleges. the co-founder/CEO of Tassl do just The first allocations by the Venture that, awarding her one of its first Fund are dedicated to helping the two $100,000 investments this fall. young entrepreneurs build their Cherry Hill resident Schipke fledgling businesses into viable helped create a company that uses operations that produce a return mobile and software technologies on investment and help create jobs. to enhance college alumni networks An advisory committee to the and communities. “The mobile app is $5-million fund, created by the interactive, providing alumni with a Rowan University Foundation, portal to all the resources they would assisted the fund’s managing director want as alums,” she explained. “It’s in evaluating the finalists that came Computer Science alumnus, Samantha Simonds gamified, with challenges and awards from a pool of almost 50 proposals. and Jim Strate work on who works with students the Perka.com website to make it fun to be an alum and Both winners were logical fits a few days a week. in Robinson Hall. be recognized for the time you’ve for the fund, which was created to “By fully integrating contributed to your alma mater.” support Rowan faculty, staff, students the students into our development process, The fund also presented $100,000 and alumni, as well as South Jersey they’ve proven to be every bit as capable as a to Rowan senior Nicholas Dennis, business owners. team of full-time employees,” Stelmach said. founder/CEO of fitDEGREE. The “This unique Venture Fund reflects “At the same time, Perka has gained valuable firm created by the mathematics Rowan University’s commitment to mentoring experience that will continue to help major/business administration minor South Jersey, our push to increase our team grow faster and with less friction.” from Oak Ridge uses social media commercialization and technology Intern Samantha Simonds, a senior computer science applications to connect users to development efforts and our support major from Berlin, already started a consultant position potential exercise partners and fitness of the people who are today’s with Perka. “This internship has prepared me by directly groups in the area as they work to entrepreneurs and tomorrow’s putting me in a career with that company doing the reach their fitness goals. business leaders—the people who will things I want to do,” she said. The most important part “Most people are more inclined bring jobs to our region and in some of this internship was having a direct contact to help to get active when they have a friend, cases help solve society’s problems,” me daily with my work and any questions I had.” either because it’s a fun, social said President Ali Houshmand.

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Home at Holly Pointe It’s dynamic. It’s thoughtful. It’s many residence halls that creative. And for 1,400 Rowan comprise a traditional grid, students next fall, it will be home. Holly Pointe Commons is The University’s first public- designed so that perimeter private partnership to develop bedrooms are grouped on-campus student housing, Holly around central facilities Pointe Commons—a new housing and gathering places, a village for underclassmen—is move intended to bring rising at Main and Carpenter students together. streets in Glassboro. The building’s façade Located on the site of the former will feature metal panels Mansion Park Apartments, the with large windows throughout. “When students feel at home Students gathered $145-million, 303,000-square-foot It includes floor-to-ceiling glass and comfortable in their at the Holly Pointe Commons structure, features a seven-story in community lounge areas. community, they strive for a construction site building connected via a bridge As Rowan continues to grow, great future,” she said. “Holly in October with to a four-story building and Holly Pointe Commons will Pointe Commons will open up items for a time capsule to be buried, includes a 20,000-square-foot, provide much-needed student our campus and allow for more including Twinkies, 550-seat dining hall. It is just steps housing. In just six years, student success. It will connect an issue of The Whit away from Rowan Boulevard, enrollment has jumped by 6,000 underclassmen with students and and notes to students of the future. the $300-million residential and to 16,000 students. By 2023, businesses on Rowan Boulevard, retail development that connects enrollment is expected to hit 25,000, building a true college town.” campus to Glassboro’s downtown. with nearly 7,000 living on campus. The development’s name honors Designed by Erdy McHenry “Holly Pointe Commons will help the University’s past and future. The Architecture and constructed students develop a strong living and tradition of naming residence halls in conjunction with University learning community and build a after trees native to Glassboro dates Student Living and Provident strong connection to the University back to the 1920s. The American Group-Rowan Properties LLC, the and the Glassboro community,” Holly grew in the woods near serpentine-shaped village sits on said Vice President for Student Life/ campus. The word “Pointe” refers to eight acres and incorporates a new Dean of Students Richard Jones. the location of the complex at the campus commons Sophomore Nicole Hilliard, eastern tip of campus, a historically that will be green president of Rowan’s new Residence busy intersection, and “commons” space. Unlike Hall Association, agreed. refers to a public gathering place.

CS STUDENT CAPTURES AT&T BEST APP PRIZE Magazine Most students’ senior projects last only community, particularly veterans and until the end of the semester. But for military families, and to win up to wins big senior computer science major Joseph $13,000 to bring their apps to life. Two regional public relations Proleika, Edison, his project turned Proleika’s app, “Veteran Route associations have recognized into the beginning of something far Assistance,” assists Rowan Magazine for excellence. With what beyond 15 weeks in the fall. veterans with memory the judges called an “outstanding publication with Proleika headed the team that won loss or post-traumatic solid planning and research,” the magazine won the South Jersey segment of the AT&T stress disorder in first place in the Public Relations Society of America Civic App Challenge, sponsored by finding locations they Chapter 2015 competition. Rowan bested AT&T in collaboration with the New might have forgotten. Penn Medicine and the American Association for Jersey Technology Council, a nonprofit “Our app gives hints on Cancer Research in the competition. In the CUPPIE trade association; Rowan University; where the users are supposed Awards, presented by College & University Public and other institutions. The challenge to go, without giving them step-by-step Relations and Associated Professionals, the magazine offered students and other New Jersey instructions,” Proleika said. “It gives won a bronze award in the magazine covers category. residents a chance to create mobile them their independence while helping See event photo on page 53. applications that impact the them do the things they normally do.”

12 | Rowan Magazine THIS IS BIG: ROWAN NUMBERS FRESHMAN RETENTION in capital construction over past 5 years TOPS 90 PERCENT Rowan University is a great choice, a good value and appeals to an ever-greater number of students, but few measures of its success 1 year and $22K saved are stronger than this: for fall 2015, the by students enrolled in retention rate for regularly admitted Degree in 3 program freshmen topped 91 percent. That’s important because it means that more students who come to Rowan are staying beyond their crucial first year. raised for charity by SGA The retention rate speaks to many factors Holiday Helper auction including student satisfaction, the cost of education and readiness for college and it’s been climbing since 2008, when fewer than 84 percent of regularly admitted freshmen $18.6M fundraising in returned. FY15 (202% increase By comparison, some colleges have had over 4-year average) freshman retention rates of 45 percent or lower while some in the Ivy League retain 99 percent or more. in planned Vice President for Student Life/Dean of construction Students Richard Jones said freshman retention is a challenge because incoming in next 5 years students are under stress to make friends, choose a major, fit in and perform well in classes, all while separated from friends First in state and 1 of 14 in and family, often for the first time. nation: Rowan EMS named He said a network of Rowan support a HeartSafe campus activities including athletics, mentoring, entertainment and health resources helps keep students engaged and moving forward. 18 state awards for Public Safety, “We’re connecting them to activities that including life saving, gallantry cultivate a sense of belonging, reinforcing and meritorious service the message that they made the right choice to attend Rowan,” Jones said. Key to retention is Rowan’s growing staff of professional advisors and other student Rowan ranked #2 in state support services, said Associate Vice for online education and President for Student Retention affordability Rory McElwee. “We’re putting out the message that all students matter,” she said. “The ultimate in nation as ranked goal is graduation. But if students are not by national fastpitch retained, they can’t graduate.” coaches (DIII)

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KEEPING EDUCATION AFFORDABLE AND ACCESSIBLE Even as Rowan grows, the University is focused on keeping undergraduate education affordable and accessible. And we’re being noticed. Rowan was one of eight colleges and universities noted in an online Time Magazine article Jan. 19 for creating “big tuition discount programs.” Here are a few examples of how we’re doing it:

THREE + ONE Students can earn a Bowe School welcomed Dean Monika Williams Shealey and President Ali Houshmand (right) degree for around $25,000 as they and Glassboro Mayor Leo McCabe (far left) to announce the partnership with Rowan. complete popular programs with three years at Rowan College at Burlington Bowe elementary becomes newest County (RCBC) or Rowan College at Rowan Professional Development School Gloucester County (RCGC) and one year on the main campus. Glassboro’s Thomas E. Bowe School has greater numbers in partner schools, where joined the team of Rowan University’s they benefit from the PDS partnership. TWO + TWO Commuter students can Professional Development Schools (PDS), The members of the PDS network also save thousands of dollars by earning a move that brings Rowan faculty and promote scholarship through research their associate degree at RCGC or RCBC, students together with classroom teachers partnerships between faculty members but completing their bachelor’s degree to improve educational outcomes for and teachers. by taking Rowan courses right on those elementary students. “The goal of the Bowe School PDS is a campuses—at a 15-percent discount on In a ceremony last fall, Bowe officially simple one: Working, as one, to improve University tuition and fees. became the seventh school in Rowan’s educational outcomes for Glassboro DEGREE-IN-THREE This residential 16-year-old PDS network. children,” College of Education Dean program enables students to save Through PDS programs, Rowan faculty Monika Shealey said. “Together, we will $20,000 or more by completing course members serve as professors-in-residence work to ensure positive outcomes for all requirements in three years. It entails in partner schools. Working with a school- learners, particularly those who have been two summers of study but on-campus based leadership team, faculty members traditionally underserved.” summer housing and classes are free. facilitate professional development and Rowan’s PDS program includes schools research activities that support the in Williamstown, Hainesport, Vineland ROWAN CHOICE Through this program, priorities of the school district. and Bridgeton. Banners highlighting the freshmen attend RCGC for two years Additionally, Rowan teaching and PDS partnerships were unveiled at each but enjoy the residential experience in professional candidates are placed in school during the fall semester. Glassboro, saving up to $10,000.

GO WEST FOR NEW ATHLETICS FACILITIES Profs reported to last fall at the new, $4.6-million practice facility preseason on Rowan’s West Campus. Located on Route 322 across from Rowan’s South Jersey Technology Park, one field is dedicated to football and men’s and women’s soccer, the other to field hockey and lacrosse. The venue also includes facilities for athletes who compete in the hammer throw, javelin throw, long jump, triple jump and pole vault. Long term, Rowan plans to locate all athletic facilities on the West Campus to free up space for more academic buildings on the main Glassboro campus. GEOFF GELAY ’04 GEOFF GELAY

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Growing outside your comfort zone Physician, educator and on-air health expert Dr. Jennifer Caudle says fear shouldn’t keep you from pursuing your dreams

lot of people—OK, most— But, in a way, that was a good experience. wouldn’t feel comfortable It made me question if music was the right sitting in front of a television path for me. It taught me that fear was camera and talking to millions holding me back from where I wanted to be. of people they can’t see. But, And, in overcoming my stage fright, I in some ways, it’s just about the easiest learned an important lesson that has guided by Jennifer Caudle, DO ’05 Athing I do. me since: I need a better reason than fear to It wasn’t always that way. forego an opportunity or a chance to do When I was younger, I attended the something I really want to do. Walnut Hill School for the Arts and New Getting beyond the fears that keep us in England Conservatory of Music Preparatory our comfort zone should be at the top of School where I studied cello. Yet, with all everyone’s list. And whether you dip a toe of that training behind me, I went through in slowly, wait to do all your research first a time in high school and early in my college or just jump into the deep end depends years when I had horrible stage fright. only on your personality and what seems I would be on stage performing and all I to make the most sense for you. could think about was trying to get Face it. No matter how much you love through the music what you do, there are other things lurking I was playing. in your mind that you have always wanted to do that speak to who you are as a person. Does it really make sense not to try? What do you really have to lose?

Finding your path I’m not recommending that you be dangerous or irresponsible. But I do recommend finding the path leads you out of your comfort zone so you can pursue the things that are important to you. I’ve been blessed to meld two of my passions and I believe each makes me better at the other. I love being a physician at the place where, in 2005, I received my medical degree. But, I also love being a journalist, writing and speaking about health topics, interviewing researchers and clinicians and sharing that information with millions through radio and television appearances. My love for public speaking began 16 years ago, following my participation—as Miss

16 | Rowan Magazine Iowa—in the 1999 Miss America Pageant. when the nighttime editors had time to Although I didn’t win Miss America, I got to help me with my demo video and teach spend the next year traveling through Iowa, me things about being an on-air reporter. talking to kids at schools, performing and After medical school, I started an advocating for issues that I cared about. online health newsletter called The Health That love for public speaking and Update and did an internship at ABC engagement stayed with me when News, working with Dr. Tim Johnson. Dr. Jennifer I enrolled in medical school. Afterward, I continued to write about Caudle is a health and medicine and took advantage board-certified family medicine Finding time of every media opportunity that I could. physician You’ve probably heard that medical school, and assistant Blending your passions is exhausting and requires an extraordinary professor at commitment of time and energy. That’s true. Today, I see patients in a busy Rowan Family the Rowan But medical school also teaches you a lesson: Medicine office, mentor medical students University School you can always find time for the things and residents and continue to write about of Osteopathic Medicine. She appears you love. health and medicine in media outlets and on regularly as an on-air health expert And I knew that if I was ever going to my blog, ThePhysiciansBlog.net. I also host for CNN, The Dr. Oz Show, FOX achieve my dreams, I had to leave behind an online radio program and I appear News, CBS3 News (Philadelphia), The Tom Joyner Morning Show, PBS and any thoughts of “not being able to do it.” regularly on CBS3-News (Philadelphia), The others. Her health articles have been So, I began traveling to schools in the Dr. Oz Show, CNN, Fox News, HuffPostLive published in The Daily Beast, CNN. region, talking about a topic I was and others. com, DoctorOz.com, abcNEWS.com passionate about—bullying. By the time Blending my medical career with my and she has been widely quoted in I had graduated from medical school, passion for journalism hasn’t happened stories appearing in The Huffington I had spoken to thousands of kids overnight. The path out of my comfort zone Post, Univision, Good Housekeeping, throughout the country. to where I am today took place over a period Health.com and other local and During my third year of medical school of about 10 years. national outlets. Dr. Caudle is the I also decided to do something that was way And every time I get set to do a live creator of The Physicians Blog, a spokesperson for the American out of my comfort zone. Summoning my television segment, I still have that fear of Osteopathic Association and a radio/ most confident voice, I called WPVI-TV, stepping outside my comfort zone. A part of video host for ReachMD. the ABC affiliate in Philadelphia, and asked me is still that young teenage cellist calming if I could do a one-month medical her fears on stage as she looks out into a Follow Dr. Caudle on Facebook at facebook.com/drjennifercaudle; broadcasting internship. I didn’t have a darkened auditorium or the medical student on Twitter or Instagram contact name, but somehow I ended up hesitantly making a cold call to the top @drjennifercaudle, or at getting through to the station’s medical Philadelphia news station. jennifercaudle.com. producer. After that, every day for a month, If fear is holding you back, remember instead of going to the hospital, I went to that the world is waiting for you to share the TV station. your passions. Like Mae West said, “You The work wasn’t glamorous. I’d go only live once, but if you do it right, once along with reporters on stories during the is enough.” n day and head into the station late at night

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A researcher gently brushes away manganese greensand to reveal a fish vertebra and a snail fossil in what was an ancient sea floor, now ground zero for Rowan research and education just a few miles from the University’s main campus.

Fossils in our future

story by Barbara Baals photos by Craig Terry & Bob Hill

Southern New Jersey, the cradle of , promises generations of discovery to students and scientists and—possibly—answers for the mysteries of the ’ demise—at the Rowan University Fossil Park. Chase Davis was certain he was going to impress his science teacher, Mrs. Hink.

After all, you’re a pretty big deal when you show up to your eighth-grade science class on Monday morning toting a 65-million-year-old fossil. And you just might achieve rock star status when you announce that you found that very fossil—a cervical scute from the back of an ancient crocodile—with your own two hands. Until the 13-year-old’s discovery on a quarry hillside at the Rowan University Fossil Park, no human being had ever touched that crocodile…or its remains. Davis rolled the fossil, about the size of a silver dollar, between his dirt-caked fingers, studying every crevice, marveling at his good fortune. “My science teacher,” the Egg Harbor Township teen said, “is going to freak out.” Though he had the countenance of a veteran paleontologist, Davis was doing a little freaking out of his own. An aspiring professor of paleontology—“I’ve loved dinosaurs quite a lot of my life,” he explained—Davis had waited two years for the chance to dig for fossils at the quarry.

ABOVE: the remnant of the ancient crocodile found by Chase Davis last fall and, left, a rendering of the marine marauder that once thrived in what is now the Rowan University Fossil Park.

RIGHT: a 2015 Community Dig Day drew hundreds to the quarry to become “citizen scientists.”

RENDERING BY EVAN BOUCHER So when he hit pay dirt, the wonders of science— Like researchers at the site since the 1920s, Lacovara of scientific discovery—became real. By digging in marl intermingled his work with the Inversand Company’s with his bare hands at the Fossil Park’s September 4th excavations, as they produced manganese greensand Community Dig Day, by actively pursuing the study for use as a water treatment product. of science, history and the environment, Davis got a “We would go when they would do their mining little bit closer to his dream. operations,” said Lacovara, who grew up in South Jersey It’s a dream Dr. Kenneth Lacovara ’84 understands… and joined Rowan’s faculty in the fall. “We’d pick through and shares. their scraps.” Millimeter by millimeter, Lacovara and his team are DIGGING INTO THE HEYDAY OF THE DINOSAURS meticulously unearthing a thin, six-inch-deep bone bed at The world-renowned paleontologist, famous for the quarry, carefully examining the fossils, the sediments his discovery of the massive plant-eating dinosaur and the geochemistry of the site to gain a clearer picture of schrani, has led research at the 65-acre the period when dinosaurs roamed the . quarry for a decade. The site contains thousands of They’re looking to determine if the fossils represent a beautifully preserved fossils that provide researchers mass die-off of the animals that once lived there. Their with the best window, east of the Mississippi River, into finds have included marine snails, brachiopods, bryozoan the Cretaceous Period—the heyday of the dinosaurs. colonies, shark teeth, boney fish, sea turtles, crocodiles, Mined for nearly 100 years for its manganese green- birds and portions of fearsome marine lizards called sand by the Inversand Company, the 45-foot-deep mosasaurs, which grew to the size of a bus, had paddles for quarry is a former ancient sea floor. limbs, a six-foot jaw and an extra set of backward-facing teeth that ensured any creatures they ate wouldn’t escape.

Winter 2016 | 21 Lacovara’s team is conducting research “When you find a In the past four years, during annual to address the following provocative dig days and scheduled visits by school question: Is the bone bed related to the 65-million-year-old groups, more than 10,000 visitors have mass extinction—an asteroid the size experienced scientific exploration at of Philadelphia—that wiped out the fossil with your the quarry, enjoying what Lacovara 170-million-year reign of the dinosaurs? describes as “the humbling, awe-inspiring “We don’t know yet,” said Lacovara. own hands, it’s a experience of connecting with the Earth’s “But we are testing this hypothesis by deep past.” examining the fossils, the sediments and transformative Thousands of people each year sign up the geochemistry. We do know with for dig days and thousands more, like Chase certainty that we have uncovered a mass experience. Davis and his family, land on a wait list. death assemblage.” Despite the grassroots efforts of Lacovara, Mantua, Gloucester County NEARLY LOST FOREVER You’re never the and a devoted corps of volunteers, and Imagine Lacovara’s worry, when, in 2011, same after that.” despite the public’s overwhelming support Inversand announced that, within months, and interest, the quarry’s future again it would cease operations at the quarry. became uncertain in early 2015. If water isn’t continuously pumped from the site, the quarry That’s when Inversand announced it could no longer continue to would fill up at 57 gallons per minute. The fossils would be lost maintain the property at a loss. The company set December as the forever. Lost, too, would be significant clues about a pivotal official end of its quarry operations. moment in the Earth’s history. “We worked feverishly for years to get things done, knowing “I would have nightmares about how bad it would be to have that Inversand was stretching their resources to keep the quarry water, water—and more water—coming in,” said Lacovara, open,” Lacovara said. “They stopped producing their manganese a former professor. greensand product in November 2012. Recognizing the scientific importance of the quarry, however, “They were losing money each year. They deserve immense credit Inversand pledged to maintain the property through an agreement for their careful stewardship of the property, their concern for the with Mantua Township. Mantua’s Economic Development Office, community and their unwavering support of science.” in turn, worked with Lacovara to promote the site by hosting Once again, however, the clock on the quarry’s future was ticking. community “dig days”—wildly popular events that give community But Rowan President Ali A. Houshmand and the University’s Board members the opportunity to search for fossils in the layers above of Trustees understood the scientific significance—and growth poten- the bone bed alongside Lacovara and his team. tial—of the quarry. They also shared Lacovara’s vision for its future.

22 | Rowan Magazine Fossils found at the quarry include marine snails like the one at left, brachiopods, bryozoan colonies, shark teeth, boney fish, sea turtles, marine crocodiles and mosasaurs.

BECOMING A POWERHOUSE IN PALEONTOLOGY “The school will leverage research and training Houshmand announced in September that the opportunities at the park to become a national University had entered into an agreement with powerhouse in paleontology,” Lacovara said. “The Inversand and Mantua Township to purchase the thousands of fossils collected will form the core of the site for $1.95 million. Settlement was in January. Rowan University Paleontological Collection. Fossils The site will be developed into a world-class, curated at the University will forever remain in the one-of-a-kind center for STEM (Science, Technology, public domain and will be available for study by all Engineering, Mathematics) education. credentialed scientists and students.” Lacovara will oversee research and outreach and The school is expected to educate students interested in the University will work with Mantua Township and a host of fields, including geochemistry, sedimentology, Gloucester County to continue to present educational marine , climate change, sea level science, ground- programming at the park. Those programs are critical in water hydrology, toxicology, ecology and paleontology. igniting kids’ interests in STEM careers, Lacovara said. Recognized for his talent for collaboration on “When you find a 65-million-year-old fossil with initiatives that impact student learning and your own hands, it’s a transformative experience. benefit the South Jersey region education- You’re never the same after that. ally and economically, Houshmand “Fossils hold a special place in the public imagination instantaneously saw the quarry’s and few other topics can compete with their wide appeal immense potential. and ability to create pathways to STEM participation,” “This is an extraordinary he added, noting that studying fossils is “an alluring opportunity for us, one that gateway” to a host of STEM careers focusing on key places us at the forefront of environmental challenges, such as global warming, innovation and scientific water shortages, energy development and discovery,” Houshmand said. environmental remediation. “As a University, we have an In addition to his work directing the fossil park, obligation to preserve this Lacovara is the founding dean of a new School of unique educational treasure, Earth & Environment at Rowan, which will use the site’s right here in our backyard, surrounding ecosystems as a laboratory for for future generations.” hands-on experiential learning. Like Houshmand’s, Houshmand’s vision for Lacovara’s vision for the school is ambitious. future development of the

Thoracosaurus neocesariensis Crocodile vertebra

Cucullea vulgaris False-Angel Clam

 Catapleura repanda Peridonella dichotoma Deep-Sea Turtle Bryozoan

Turritella vertebroides Snail

Winter 2016 | 23 Learn more about the Rowan University Fossil Park:

rowan.edu/fossils Odontaspis cuspidata Sand-Tiger Shark

site includes the establishment of an internationally Other historically important sites can be found in prominent center for science research and education, Sewell, Barnsboro, Mullica Hill and Swedesboro. as well as a home for “citizen science.” But none may be as scientifically significant globally as The move to purchase the site upholds the University’s the Rowan University Fossil Park. Though steeped four pillars—the tenets by which all decisions at Rowan in the ancient past, the quarry’s potential is awe are made. They include improving access, maintaining inspiring, Lacovara said. affordability, providing a quality education and serving “I’m thrilled Rowan has provided a pathway to as an economic engine in South Jersey, he said. preserve it,” he said. A museum, formal and informal learning spaces, laboratories, a nature trail, a dinosaur-themed playground and a visitors’ center are all under “Once the site is developed consideration as the site is developed. it’s going to live on for The park sits a stone’s throw off Route 55 behind Lacovara welcomes a shopping center. Yet, its significance is monumental, centuries. It’s going to quarry guests by as is South Jersey’s place in the field of paleontology. explaining that each In fact, “South Jersey is the cradle of dinosaur become globally known step they take into paleontology,” Lacovara said. the depths of the In 1858, the world’s first discovered dinosaur skeleton, 50-foot vertical and it will impact excavation is a step Hadrosaurus foulkii, was excavated from a marl pit in back in time, ending Haddonfield. Just eight years later, Drypotsaurus— generations. It will do at about 65 million a terrifying predator known as a tyrannosaur—was years ago in the uncovered in what is present-day Ceres Park in Mantua. unimaginable good.” geologic record.

24 | Rowan Magazine It started with cub scouts and sedimentary rocks Across five continents, Dr. Kenneth Lacovara of scholarly journals, including Sci- has built a career as an internationally re- ence and Nature’s Scientific Reports, nowned paleontologist and a gifted commu- and on the front pages of thousands nicator dedicated to scientific discovery— of newspapers and major electronic and to helping the public better understand media outlets around the world, in- life on Earth. cluding The New York Times, the In Argentina, he discovered Dreadnough- Wall Street Journal, National Public tus schrani, a 65-ton plant-eating titanosaur. Radio and the “CBS Evening News.” Announced in 2014 to international acclaim, He also appears frequently in televi- Dreadnoughtus is the best example found sion documentaries. of any of the largest creatures ever to walk He is committed to the discov- the planet. His find involved leading five -ex ery and characterization of extinct peditions to a remote corner of Patagonia, forms of life as he works to con- where he and his team excavated more than tribute to a better understanding 16 tons of fossils. of the Earth—and to articulate that In doing so, the team uncovered, bone by to others through communication bone, the most complete skeleton of its type and teaching. The quarry a few miles from the Glassboro campus ever found. That’s quite a resume for some- offers nearly year-round field work for Lacovara’s team. Deep in the Sahara Desert, in the isolated one who nearly pursued a career as Researchers dig carefully in the greensand to preserve Bahariya Oasis, he was part of the team that a professional drummer. finds like the mosasaur vertebra Lacovara holds. discovered Paralitian stromeri, the first new Lacovara spent a year in college dinosaur discovery in in nearly a century. as a house drummer at the Golden Nugget where he earned a master’s degree in coast- And in , he joined a team that uncov- casino in Atlantic City and, in his 20s, con- al geology in 1986. In 1998, he completed ered Suzhousaurus, a plant eater that resem- sidered that as a career path. his doctorate in geology at the University bled a ground sloth, in the . “As a drummer, you basically started of Delaware. Now, he has come home to Rowan, where with a blank slate every night. I started to Though he is a gifted speaker and a he will use his expertise to educate a new think that I wanted to do something where sought-after media expert, he’s most happy generation of scientists — both through his I could build on it day after day,” said digging with his hands. “I know a lot of first- work as founding dean of the new School Lacovara, who still plays drums at a jazz generation geologists and paleontologists,” of Earth & Environment and as director of club in Philadelphia. said Lacovara, an elected national fellow of the Rowan University Fossil Park. Lacovara But his interest in geology prevailed. the Explorers Club. “Those gritty fields at- joined Rowan on Sept. 1. His passion for the subject dates back to tract students with blue-collar backgrounds. A professor of biodiversity, earth and envi- second grade and a presentation on rocks “I feel sorry for students who are plugged ronmental science at Drexel University for 15 to his Linwood Cub Scout pack. “Following in all the time. There’s something extraordi- years, Lacovara has been featured in a host that presentation, I wrote an essay about nary about working with your hands with a how sedimentary rocks were the best pickax, a hammer and a chisel. As new fos- kind because you could find fossils in sils are revealed, you get to see things no them,” he said. human being has seen before.” The son of a carpenter and a switch- Through the fossil park in Mantua Town- board operator, neither of whom grad- ship and in his teaching, Lacovara is commit- uated from high school because of the ted to the concept of “citizen science”—the onset of World War II, Lacovara got a idea that people need to experience the great start in academia at Glassboro wonder of discovery through hands-on work. State, he said. “I want to show that science isn’t just in a “I didn’t have the option of going to textbook…that the ancient past isn’t just in an expensive private school. Rowan was far-off places,” he said. “It’s right here, being accessible to me. I had professors who discovered by regular people.” PHOTO: BRET HARTMAN / TED PHOTO: were extremely interested in my career Being a Rowan faculty member has other At press time, Lacovara was in and life choices. Coming from where I perks as well for the Swedesboro resident. Vancouver, BC, to present a TED Talk did, Rowan took me as far as I could go.” “This is the first time in my career that I’ve in a lineup including Shonda Rhimes, Lacovara moved on to graduate been able to excavate fossils and be home Adam Savage, Mae Jemison, John school at the University of Maryland, for dinner,” he said. Legend, Linus Torvald and Al Gore.

Winter 2016 | 25 26 | Rowan Magazine by Patricia Quigley ’78, M’03, Casey Shea ’16, contributor

The man was more than the gift. Many people—those outside his family, friends and business associates—first learned of Henry Rowan in 1992, when he and his wife, Betty, donated $100 million to then-Glassboro State College. What commonly came to be referred to at the college as the Rowan Gift was unprecedented—no one ever had given such a large sum to a public institution. People noticed. People in academia. People in the philanthropic community. People in New Jersey. College and university presidents and advancement teams. Parents and students. Elected officials. More. The name Henry Rowan became synonymous across the nation with philanthropy and with higher education. But the man was indeed more than the gift, and perhaps that has never been made more clear than since he passed away at age 92 on Dec. 9, 2015.

Winter 2016 | 27 No matter how impressive, how generous $100 million is, no matter how much the Rowan Gift changed the face of GSC and the Rowan University it grew into, Henry Rowan is remembered for so much more, including intelligence, business acumen, determination and commitment. But possibly more than anything, he is remembered for his drive for and insistence upon excellence.

“Dad was a perfectionist. He called himself a ‘dissatisfied the drive to achieve perfectionist,’ because he rarely felt satisfied with the When it came to education, Mr. Rowan aimed high. way things had been done before. It was his true belief He attended Williams College in Massachusetts in 1941 that satisfaction is the enemy of progress,” his daughter, and then transferred to the Massachusetts Institute Virginia Rowan Smith, said to more than 600 people of Technology, where he had been accepted into the at a Celebration of Life held for her father on Jan. 21 in prestigious engineering program. Soon after World Pfleeger Concert Hall on the Glassboro campus. “Henry War II began, Mr. Rowan enlisted in the Army Air Rowan was all about excellence. He believed that no Corps as an aviation cadet and trained to become matter what one endeavored to do or to be, that he or she a bomber pilot, flying B-17s and B-29s, though the should strive to be the best—the very best.” war ended before he could fly in combat. Afterwards, he returned to MIT to earn his bachelor’s degree in a determined boy electrical engineering. The Ridgewood native founded his first business at age nine, raising chickens and selling their eggs— building a business legacy originally only to his mother, at just the top wholesale The founder and chairman of Rancocas-based price she offered. Recognizing his fledgling firm Inductotherm Group, the world’s leading manufacturer would be in trouble if he kept paying retail for chicken of melting, thermal processing and production systems feed and selling the eggs at wholesale, young Hank for the metals and materials industry, Mr. Rowan built asked for nothing more than a 100-pound bag of feed his first furnace with his wife at their Ewing Township for his 10th birthday. home in 1953. He would live to see his Inductotherm Group and its sister companies employ more than 3,500 people in more than 20 nations and serve customers around the globe, as well as his daughter taking the helm of the business and his grandchildren, Rowan Smith Watson and Manning Smith IV, each assumimg a role in the corporation. Rowan University President Ali Houshmand acknowledged during the Celebration of Life Mr. Rowan’s far-reaching impact. “He was an inspiration for me personally and for so many of our faculty, staff, students, alumni and friends,” Houshmand said. “He showed what a great mind and a fierce determination could accomplish. He demonstrated how a generous spirit could change a school, its people and a region for all time.”

The young entrepreneur tending his chickens.

28 | Rowan Magazine Clockwise from top: Always teaching, always solving problems; flying for better business; observing an Inductotherm furnace demonstration; visiting an Inductotherm facility in China.

pursuing excellence Though an MIT grad, he believed his money could have Though he dedicated much time to his business, Mr. Rowan more of an impact elsewhere, and he wanted that impact in devoted himself to other pursuits, innovating and mastering his backyard. He ended up selecting a place to which he had intuitively. He was an avid pilot and sailor who was a member no direct ties, a place with a long history of excellence in of the Aviation Hall of Fame and who competed in the educating future teachers and other professionals but none in 1992 Olympic Star Class sailboat racing trials in Miami. engineering, a state school that had a nice regional reputation He published his autobiography, “The Fire Within,” in 1995. but was little known beyond the Garden State and Delaware Numerous organizations recog- Valley. Mr. Rowan was determined to nized him, including the Engi- His entrepreneurial spirit, which is so see “more great engineers” educated neer’s Club of Philadelphia; the deeply ingrained in our engineering in South Jersey, 40 minutes or so from Professional Engineering Society his headquarters. curriculum, is an inspiration to my of Southern New Jersey, Inc.; the And he did. Consulting Engineers Council of peers and me to constantly strive for education transformed New Jersey; the American Society a better product, a better life and a Mr. and Mrs. Rowan’s generosity of Metals International; the better future for this world. led to the start of a College of National Academy of Engineer- Engineering at what was renamed ing; and Foundry Management & —Matthew, alumnus Rowan College shortly after the gift Technology magazine. (and became Rowan University in 1997 with the advent high expectations of the school’s first doctoral program). The College of When he and his wife announced the $100-million Engineering welcomed its first students in 1996, a group of endowment for the small college in suburban Glassboro, about 100 willing to take a chance on a new program. They they requested just one thing—that the school create a came with full four-year scholarships sponsored by PRIDE game-changing engineering program. 2000 donors, a group of engineering firms, foundations, “He often said, ‘We don’t just need more engineers; we corporations and individuals who, inspired by Henry need more great engineers,’” noted his daughter at the Rowan, believed in the college and committed their own Celebration of Life. funds to educate future engineers. The first class graduated in 2000. Thomas Xena- Today, the College kis, vice president, Commercial Division, Concord boasts more than Engineering, was a member of that class. “Most 1,700 alumni and of this first class had an entrepreneurial spirit to an excellent place- choose Rowan in the first place,” he said, speaking ment record—grad- at the Jan. 21 ceremony. But he noted Mr. Rowan uates often have gave him and others “The gift of excellence. The gift jobs lined up or of leadership. The gift of being a Rowan engineer.” grad school acceptances in hand well before com- Recognized from the beginning for its mencement, and they have gone on to land mana- innovative Engineering Clinics, which offer hands- gerial roles in industry, accept faculty positions in on, multidisciplinary experiences from freshman universities and establish their own businesses. year through graduation, Rowan Engineering Engineering Dean Anthony Lowman said that would quickly grow to earn a national reputation all of that happened because Mr. Rowan saw a need among its peers, national publications and in society for more exceptional engineers. “And professional organizations. Today, in what is now he saw this need well before anybody ever heard known as the Henry the word STEM (science, M. Rowan College of I can't stress enough the importance technology, engineering and mathematics). He decided to Engineering, nearly and influence this man has had on do something about it. Today 1,300 students pursue my life and future. I can’t thank this program is still a model, five majors (biomedical, him enough as he is responsible for and we are still trying to do chemical, civil and it better and be even more my late father's and later my own environmental, transformative.” electrical and computer innovative and invaluable education. inspiring generosity and mechanical Thank you, Mr. Rowan. and vision engineering) and —Tyler, current student While people on and off bachelor’s, master’s and campus associate Mr. Rowan doctoral degrees. The with the College of Engineering, his impact on the College is building an addition to Henry M. Rowan University did not stop there. Hall that will enable it to double its enrollment. His gift inspired many others to make major It has established relationships with New Jersey contributions to the school. One of them was Below, always county colleges and institutions around the globe. Camden County businesswoman and civic leader eager to try It conducts research for and is funded by such something new, Linda Rohrer, now chairman of the Rowan Uni- organizations as the National Institutes of Health, taking a spin in versity Board of Trustees. She and fellow members an Engineers National Science Foundation, Department of of the William G. Rohrer Charitable Foundation, on Wheels van Defense, Federal Aviation Administration, federal equipped for named for her late father—a businessman, and state Departments of Transportation and engineering banker and elected official—donated more than education. industry leaders such as Lockheed Martin. $11 million to what is now known as the William G. Rohrer College of Business. “I didn’t know who Henry Rowan was in 1992. Truth be told, I didn’t even know how to pronounce his name,” she said at the Celebration of Life. “But he made me come to know him. You do not ignore a $100-million gift. A little more than two decades ago, the William G. Rohrer Charitable Foundation board members and I sat back and watched what was transpiring in Glassboro. We wanted to see what was going on and how it would evolve. We wanted insight into how the leaders at the college would handle the Rowan Gift, if they even were capable of handling it. Hank’s gift was the direct inspiration for our Foundation to donate through the years.” Opposite: the joyful benefactor greeting a student at a scholarship reception; above, the inquisitive engineer visiting a lab in Rowan Hall; right, the "rock star" obliging a student's request for an autograph on his senior project.

Mr. Rowan also inspired elected officials to take more notice of the school. As the College of Engineering grew in size and recognition and as other programs did as well, leaders began turning to Rowan University to spearhead more initiatives. Today, among other achievements, the institution is only the second in the nation to have medical schools offering M.D. and D.O. programs, and it is only the second comprehensive public university in New Jersey to receive state research institution status. Said Dr. Philip Tumminia, former executive vice president for University Advancement, former executive director of the Rowan University Foundation and the man who worked with his philanthropy and life. He was a great man with depth. Mr. Rowan to develop the gift, “All of higher education owes an He was more than just someone who made a donation—he was extreme debt of gratitude to Hank Rowan and his family. With an innovator and a leader. And most importantly, he cared his gift, the fundraising landscape in this country changed.” deeply for others.” Added state Sen. Diane Allen (District 7), “His legacy sets Those sentiments echoed beyond the Celebration of Life the bar for the rest of us…His commitment to education on speakers and those students as well. Hung on a display in the many levels in this state was amazing. Young people now will lobby during the event, short notes reflected visitors’ feelings. have much better lives because of the opportunities he created.” They said things like: expressing thanks “Thank you for believing in us.” “Thank you for the best four years.” Among those young people at the Jan. 21 ceremony was Andy “Thank you for giving me a home away from home Plucinski, a senior civil and environmental engineering major that shaped me into the person I am today.” from Denville. “Without Mr. Rowan and his contribution “Thank you for giving me a chance. You can’t put a price on that.” I probably never would have ended up here at Rowan, and I “You changed everything.” definitely would not have had the amazing opportunities I have had in my four years here,” he said. “He was a great He did, of course. Henry Rowan forever changed everything man and he will surely be missed by many—myself included.” for a once-tiny school in the heart of Gloucester County. Added mechanical engineering major Jack Peterson, a “He took the risk of investing in a small state college in junior from Pittsgrove, “The ceremony was a lovely tribute to southern New Jersey,” his daughter said. “He believed that if he gave them the means, the individuals at Rowan—faculty, staff, students —they all would, if they put enough effort more at rowan.edu/henryrowan into it, build that engineering school, make it one of the best programs in the nation and transform the entire college into • Watch the Celebration of Life ceremony the amazing university it is today. He knew because believed in (live stream link) them, and just look at what has taken place.” • See tribute videos and photos • Share your condolences and memories 8

Mr. Rowan changed the face of Glassboro State 5 College forever, enabled a rebirth that reinvigorated What a father, son, husband academic excellence, and created the path forward, and inspiration to everybody 12. First plane ride, 1930 all while respecting our alma mater's rich history that came in contact with 13. Celebrating on campus with family, 2005 and sense of tradition. this gentle-hearted man. He 14. The boy entrepreneur with his prized chicken As a member of the final GSC graduating class, was truly the fabric of our I remember well the initial [reaction] that surrounded society and if he inspired one 15. With grandchildren Jamey and Rowan reading the 'funny pages' the name change. I wrote to Mr. Rowan to assure him percent of the people that his 16. Aquaplaning with Ginny, 1951 that criticism was coming from the vocal minority, gifts touched over the years, not the thrilled majority. Mr. Rowan took the time this country would be a much 11 12 17.  Conducting business, 1961 to send me a handwritten note on Inductotherm better place. 13 18. Henry and Lee Rowan on campus, 2005 stationery to show his appreciation [for my letter].

—Rick, parent 19. Honored at Commencement, 2014 1 I am honored to count myself as a graduate 20. Father and son Jimmy in Hank's second-hand of ROWAN University. 2 3 6 9 Ercoupe, 1955 —Lisa, alumna 15 1. Seated with his mother and Henry Rowan changed siblings at Lake George, 1938 New Jersey for the better 16 18

2. With grandson Jamey (Manning IV) and I am proud to be part of RowanSOM, 3. B etty and Henry, 1945 one of the two medical 4. A beachcombing toddler, 1925 schools that bear his 5. W ith Betty in India, 1985 name. We hope that the

6. The young father, an MIT work we do here can be a student, playing with baby Ginny 4 tribute to his vision and

7. Stocking the woodpile at generosity. Lake George, 1932 —Ronald, faculty 20 8. T he family in 1950: Henry, Betty, Ginny, Jimmy and infant David 19

9. The Army Air Corps 10 14 17 2nd Lieutenant during World War II Henry Rowan taught me how

10. G randpa and Jamey on to give. His generosity excited the combine, Grandma and me as a person but reminded Rowan on the golf cart, with Eric, me I also had an obligation and Henry's dear golden retriever 7 responsibility to this institution. 11. R acing a Star Class sailboat I have considered him my at Lake George "mentor in giving." I thank you, Mr. Rowan, for teaching me the impact that one person can have on people and the world.

—Marque, alumnus More than the gift: 1992 2016 the answer to, STUDENT POPULATION "What if...?" 9,500 16,100

By September 1991, an already UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE PROGRAMS generous Henry Rowan had turned down a few routine fundraising 29 70 requests from Glassboro State College. GRADUATE DEGREE PROGRAMS Then, on a whim, he asked,

"What would Glassboro State 19 38

College do with $100 million?" PROFESSIONAL DEGREE PROGRAMS

More than two decades later, the answer lies emphatically in the 0 5 difference that education makes in DOCTORAL DEGREE PROGRAMS people's lives. At right, a few measures of the growth, improvement and 0 2 continued promise that Henry Rowan inspired—so far: RESEARCH & SPONSORED PROJECTS $118k $29m

OPERATING BUDGET $72m $464m

TOTAL UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION ASSETS $300k $184m 34 | Rowan Magazine Rowan CARES

by Jerry Carey ’77

When a child, victimized by abuse or neglect, cries in the middle of the night, who hears those cries? Who helps overcome that child’s fears?

iewed from a distance, the quilt Every year, an estimated 906,000 children in hanging in the center hallway of the America experience sexual abuse, inappropriate CARES Institute is a pleasant mix of or excessive physical discipline or neglect. Every vibrantly colored panels. But, as you day, four of those children die from abuse. Sexual draw closer, words and images come abuse alone victimizes one out of every four girls into focus and you realize that each and one out of every six boys before they reach section tells a child’s story of horror and the age of 18. hope. The quilt (along with dozens of Those statistics tell this grim story: most of framed drawings, paintings and poems created us know someone who, as a child, was one of by children who were patients at CARES) those victims. adorns the hallways. Together, they tell stories Child abuse happens every day, in every LEFT A panel not easily told, of neglect, sexual and physical community, without regard to race, religion or from the quilt abuse and, ultimately, the hope of children socio-economic status. shows the healing path who began their healing process at the CARES But this story isn’t about the confusion, shame or followed by (Child Abuse Research, Education and Services) unimaginable hardships experienced by children, children at Institute of the Rowan University School of some of whom are too young to comprehend the CARES. Osteopathic Medicine. impact of what they are experiencing.

Winter 2016 | 35 This story is about maltreatment, the kindness and caring there are others as that guides children from the well,” Finkel said, noting edge of despair to a new reality of one teenage patient who was a trust and compassion. It is about the victim of further violence by a family physicians, therapists and staff at member for refusing to continue CARES, who—to thousands of kids in participating in sexual activity. New Jersey and around the world—are “We see children who have heroes who walk among us. experienced multiple traumas in As the only dedicated childhood,” said Dr. child abuse and Esther Deblinger, a neglect diagnostic and psychologist who, with treatment center in Finkel, co-founded South Jersey, CARES and co-directs CARES. sees more than 2,000 Art may be a “And not surprisingly, children annually who the more traumas first step towards are referred by child experienced, the greater protective services or healing, especially the psychological other professionals. difficulties suffered Japanese and Spanish. Translations According to for children who by the child.” are currently under way so the text Dr. Martin Finkel, can also be available in Pakistan and suffered in silence a pediatrician and A model for the several mid-Eastern countries. CARES Institute co- for years. world to follow Deblinger collaborated with director, approximately A true pioneer in Drs. Judith Cohen and Anthony —Esther Deblinger 40 percent of the the medical care Mannarino from Allegheny Hospital children referred to of abuse victims, in Pittsburgh to create Trauma CARES for suspected Finkel is the author Focused–Cognitive Behavioral sexual abuse are under of the first scientific Therapy (TF-CBT), one of the world’s six years old. Most paper published most successful approaches to helping perpetrators—perhaps on the healing and children recover from trauma. Using as high as 98 percent—are not interpretation of acute trauma related games, art, role-playing and trauma strangers; they are individuals who are to child sexual abuse. His textbook on narration, TF-CBT gradually guides well known and trusted by the child. the medical evaluation of child sexual children and their parents, helping “None of this happens in a silo. abuse is in its third U.S. printing and them to process the trauma(s) Usually, where there is one form of has been translated into Chinese, they experienced.

36 | Rowan Magazine ABOVE Dr. Monique Higginbotham and SOM student Nicole Zamkoff review one of 2,000 cases referred to CARES.

TOP LEFT Image from child’s artwork at CARES.

RIGHT For one child at CARES, telling about abuse was “like spring cleaning.” “Although we originally developed in Zambia, Burmese and Ugandan in those images takes root as soon as a TF-CBT to help children recover from refugee children, Iraqi torture child arrives for an initial examination sexual abuse, it is highly effective survivors and former child soldiers by a pediatrician. in addressing the emotional and in Africa. Through a partnership “We see children and adolescents behavioral difficulties caused by a with the Medical University of South of all ages,” said Dr. Monique wide range of traumas,” Deblinger said. Carolina, Allegheny General Hospital Higginbotham, a pediatrician at “Through this process, and the National Child Traumatic CARES for the past three years. “The children and their Stress Network, introductory training goal is to create a setting where children caregivers overcome in TF-CBT also is available as a free, can tell their story to a doctor in their their fears, sadness and web-based program for mental health own words. We are not only gathering anger as they build on professionals (https://tfcbt.musc.edu). information about a traumatizing I didn’t choose to their personal strengths To date, more than 200,000 people experience; we are engaging the specialize in child and develop positive have registered for the online training. child in a healing dialogue. This expectations for the dialogue serves to validate the child’s abuse pediatrics— future. It is a short- Healing through art personhood, to address any bodily term approach with Each piece of artwork hanging on concerns the child may have and to it chose me. long-lasting impact.” the CARES walls tells an individual restore the child’s sense of security —Monique Validated by 16 story. And, like the panels of the quilt, and hope. The doctor visit is the first Higginbotham randomized scientific they weave a story that ends with the step in the healing process.” studies over the past hope and recovery that children find “Sometimes, kids don’t want to say two decades, TF- at CARES. what happened; sometimes they just CBT is practiced “Drawing and artwork can be a want to whisper it,” Finkel added. “If in more than 90 vehicle that allows children to relax they don’t want to say something, I’ll countries. It has been and express the things they don’t have ask if they want to write it down. One used successfully to help American the words for initially,” Deblinger said. little girl wrote ‘sex’ on the paper and children after Hurricanes Katrina “Art may be a first step towards healing, then crossed it out repeatedly, showing and Sandy, Japanese children affected especially for children who suffered in the anger she felt over what happened.” by the tsunami, Tanzanian AIDS silence for years.” Higginbotham’s first exposure orphans, multiply traumatized girls The hope and recovery evidenced to working with children who had

“Angels” support CARES with annual gala nspired by the work of the CARES Institute, a small group of area business leaders banded together nearly a decade ago to Ihelp make sure that no child who needed the services at CARES would ever be turned away. Their grassroots effort launched the first Calling All Angels gala in 2008, and their commitment to helping children has continued to grow. This year’s event (see photos, p. 40), led by co-chairs Steven Kantor, of KEH Insurance Agency; Shawn O’Neil, of Argosy Management Group, LLC; and Michael Sherman, of Vanguard Building Solutions, LLC, raised $125,000 for the CARES Institute, pushing the total to nearly $1 million raised since 2008. “We have this amazing group of equally concerned people that come together each year to form the Calling All Angels gala Shawn O’Neil, Steven Kantor and advisory board,” Kantor said. Michael Sherman “Child abuse and neglect are very difficult to talk about and bring into the public consciousness,” Dr. Martin Finkel, CARES co-director, said. “For the advisory board to put on this event and raise awareness and funds is remarkable.”

38 | Rowan Magazine suffered abuse occurred when she covered shifts for the child protection team at a children’s hospital. “I didn’t choose to specialize in child abuse pediatrics—it chose me,” she said. “Seeing children in the outpatient setting, the emergency room and medical and intensive care units, I quickly became aware of the “The most important, awe- magnitude of the problem. Every inspiring lessons I learned week I was seeing children who had at CARES were how to gain been neglected, physically abused or the trust of a child in a time sexually abused. I knew I had to be when they trust no one,” part of the solution.” Zamkoff said. “I knew this Because the CARES experience Institute is part of the would be Rowan University emotionally School of Osteopathic taxing, and it was. Medicine, faculty have But, when I would a unique opportunity to Sometimes, kids get upset, I would raise awareness among don’t want to say remind myself the next generation of that these children physicians. what happened; were extremely brave Carla Suarez, a and, in a sense, they sometimes they fourth-year medical were fortunate. Only a work to talk and draw about it.” But, student, completed a just want to fraction of the children she explained, “I cleaned out the hurt.” one-month rotation at who are abused tell One colorful drawing on the walls CARES last year and is whisper it. someone who can of the CARES Institute likens telling considering fellowship —Martin Finkel help them.” about abuse to spring cleaning—“A lot training in child Fear, embarrassment, of hard work, but it feels great when maltreatment following confusion and shame it’s done!” her pediatrics residency. can all conspire to make It’s a sentiment that isn’t lost on the “The CARES it difficult for children CARES Institute staff. physicians and staff to explain what “CARES is a place of healing,” members are some of the most happened to them. The compassionate Deblinger said. “Children leave here empathetic I have worked with,” she communication that begins with the more confident than when they explained. “My time at CARES taught child’s initial medical assessment at came in, even those who are here for me the importance of communicating CARES makes the telling easier. Then, their first visit. That’s because they with patients and their families in TF-CBT therapy completes that story know right away that each and every an open-ended, nonleading and and helps guide children back to a life member of the CARES team is here nonjudgmental manner.” brightly lit by hope for the future. to help.” ABOVE Therapy Nicole Zamkoff, a third-year Rowan Describing the impact of TF-CBT drawings like this School of Osteopathic Medicine on one six-year-old girl, Swedish one at CARES tell student, noted how hard it can be therapist Michael Larsson recounted Jerry Carey ’77 is the News children’s stories for children to talk about the abuse that the girl said she had learned that Service manager at Rowan’s of anger, sadness, they experienced. “Rough things happen and it is hard Stratford campus. hope and healing.

Winter 2016 | 39 —Henry M. Rowan

Profoundly grateful FOR HIS GENEROSITY. Humbled by the privilege TO TAKE UP HIS CHALLENGE. Forever honored TO BEAR HIS NAME.

HENRY M. ROWAN COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING class notes

appeared in anthologies: Bill Adams ’65, M’68 is achievements of The American Voice East Coast president volunteers who make 60s in Poetry: The Legacy for ECRA (Education, a significant difference of Whitman, Williams, consulting research in their communities Antoinette Libro Braca ’60, and Ginsberg, Identity and analytics) and by taking 40 of them on former College of Lessons and Wedge of Hazard, Young, Attea a one-week Caribbean Communication dean Light. She also received & Associates, ECRA’s cruise, during which and professor emeritus, a third prize in the 2011 executive search they are recognized for has published The Allen Ginsberg Poetry division. Previously, their contributions. The Carpenter’s Lament in Awards for her poem, he was superintendent award is sponsored by Winter, a book of poems. Cabot Creamery, a coop- “Curtains for Mother.” of the Salem The book is available erative of 1,200 dairy A scholarship in her County Vocational at Finishing Line Press farm families located name, the Antoinette Technical Schools. (finishinglinepress.com). throughout New York Libro Scholarship Among her other Ruth Olnowich Tschudin ’65 and New England. Ruth publications are two for Excellence in was selected to receive was recognized for her books, The House at the Writing Arts, is an AARP’s Create-the- work with Open Doors, the Shore and Women awarded to a student in Good Cabot Community an Amazing Grace Without Wings. Her Rowan’s Master of Arts Celebrity Award. The Foundation she founded poems have also in writing program. award honors the in 1999. Foundation

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3 8th annual Calling All Angels Gala supports CARES Institute CARES Institute friends inspired hundreds of supporters to raise $125,000 last fall to help School of Osteopathic Medicine professionals serve abused children (see story, p. 34). 1. Kevin Cummings, speaking on behalf of sponsor Investors Bank 2.Amerihealth representatives FRONT: Lisa DiDio, Judy Roman, Jane Hesler. BACK: Cian Gray, Evan Levine, Ryan Petrizzi, Steve Carr, Mike Munoz, Mike Murphy, Mike Zangrilli. 3. Matt Cohen, Cheri Tolin, and Kelly and Larry Gottlieb (Resintech)

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Safely harbored, Endeavor accomplished

Marvin Creamer ’43 regaled hundreds last 1. Dr. Creamer spoke at the dedication ceremony in October. fall with his tale of sailing around the world 2. Leigh and Donna Weiss greet the Creamers. without instruments 30 years ago as a retired faculty member “taken prisoner by an idea.” He 3. Creamer family, Rowan faculty and friends gathered at the monument’s signpost visited as the University dedicated “Endeavor,” erected where Globe Star’s mast would have been. Marvin chose the locales and calculated the great circle distances to inspire and educate. The boulders are an “outdoor classroom” monument shaped and aligned with the post’s shadows to function as a celestial sundial, to mark the scaled to the size of the Globe Star, the 35-foot, cardinal directions , summer and winter solstice and fall and spring equinox. steel-hulled cutter that he sailed into history. activities have included various music positions Cape-Atlantic Literary support for low-cost in East Hartford, Conn., Volunteers. Johnson, housing for people in schools. He earned 70s who earned a doctorate need, small zero-interest master’s degrees in opera at Rutgers University, loans, scholarships, and voice performance Rhonda Locklear taught in Hammonton animal-rescue activities at Hartt School of Music Holland ’72 is a Rowan for 12 years, was the and grants for people at the University of University Alumni curriculum coordinator for Northfield schools and organizations that Hartford in Connecticut. Association Board of and coordinator of are making the world a He and his wife have Directors member. curriculum and special better place. She and her four children and three Johanna Ruggeri Johnson projects at the Atlantic husband, Hugo, live in grandchildren. Since ’72, M’95 supervises County Institute of Florida. See photo, p. 43. 2001 he has been the student teachers at Technology. She served Richard L. music director of the Stockton University. two terms on the Clarke ’66 Hartford Sängerbund, She is also co-chair Hammonton School retired in 2001 one of the nation’s of the Hammonton Board and is a founder after teaching oldest continuing Endowment Stockton and member of the two years at J.P. Stevens German-American Scholarship Committee Hammonton Education High School in Edison singing societies, which and is a board member Foundation. Her and another 33 years in was founded in 1858. and vice president of the husband, Superior Court

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Homecoming welcomes field hockey alumnae from five decades More than 50 field hockey alumnae returned to campus during Homecoming week. The group was recognized at halftime of the 5-2 Profs victory over Kean University. BACK: Kate Stauffer ’00, Kathleen Yacovone ’94, Sue Zaccagnino ’94, Julie Mazzola ’91, Sandy Duda ’96, Ruth Fuchs ’94, Connie Bunce ’97, Penny Kempf, Mary Marino ’78, M’90, Barb Hutchinson ’75, Gloria Byard ’76, Joy Chamberlain Grant ’70, Ariel Comer ’13, Kaitlin Hill ’13, Kellie Campbell ’15, Aubrey Fisher ’15, Stephany Colombo ’14, MIDDLE: Kelly Trotter ’98, Amada Greene ’10, Julie Thornton ’99, Jen Goldberg ’13,’14, Erin Small ’00, Becky Peterson ’04, Jenna Lombardo ’10, Jammie Hicks ’03, Laura DiMenna’12, Brittany Phillips Cuff ’12, Julie Cairone’12, Beth Raleigh ’04, Teresa D’Aversa’99, Lauren Conner ’12, Michelle Thornton ’04, Janna Tighe ’12, Rachel Cheafsky ’09, Angela Ruggierio ’07, Karlee Henderson ’15, Marisa Schoepflin ’14, Jenna O’Sullivan ’15, Allison DiMenna ’15, Erika Mecchella ’15,FRONT: Christine Wetzel ’01, Stephanie Segrest ’99, Kelly Engelbart ’01, Michelle Bilbow ’01, Kelly Rose ’04, Stephanie Radisch ’06, Sarah Lloyd ’07, Lindsey Delaney, Rachael Dix ’12, Ashley Adams ’15.

Judge Nelson Johnson, Courier Post in 2012 and Ann Carney Mayo ’76, M’83 Hammonton Lions wrote Boardwalk Empire works as a freelancer. enjoys spending time Club, which the club is and The Northside, both with her granddaughter. selling to raise funds Thomas DeFalco ’75, M’80 about Atlantic City. His She lives in Marlton. for its sight projects. retired from NJM Insur- latest book, Battleground ance as vice president Marie Natale ’76, M’79 Jim Albertson ’78 recently New Jersey, examines the and chief actuary. teaches classes in retired from the New conflict between Arthur During his 30 years watercolor painting to an Jersey Department T. Vanderbilt, the state’s at NJM, he expanded average of 45-60 students of Corrections. first chief justice of the per week at St. Bridget the actuarial function Karen E. Maser ’79 is a modern-day Supreme Church in Glassboro, the from 1 to 14 people and TV writer and producer. Court, and Frank Hague, Ocean City Art Center mentored many young Her latest work has been the legendary Jersey City and at her home studio actuarial analysts. He with “Criminal Minds,” mayor. The Johnsons in Egg Harbor Township. lives in Ewing with writing some episodes have three children and She also conducts his wife, Ruth. and co-producing others. three grandchildren. watercolor workshops She also worked for three They live in Hammonton Nancy Carroll Ranieri ’75 throughout New Jersey, years on “Army Wives” and enjoy traveling. retired in June after 28 Delaware, Pennsylvania as executive producer, years of teaching in New and abroad. She will Dennis Morey ’74 retired co-executive producer Jersey and Pennsylvania. offer workshops at the in June 2014 after 36 and supervising Chalfonte Hotel in years of teaching math, Linda Taper Vacca D’Amico producer. She also Cape May in June and science, industrial arts ’76 enjoys life as a teacher wrote 13 “Army Wives” September. Registration and industrial technol- and a grandmother. episodes. Previously, she information is available ogy in Pleasantville, was a script coordinator, Larry Josephs ’76 is at MarieNatale.com. As Northfield and writer, story editor, story vice president of sales part of Hammonton’s Brigantine. He lives in executive editor and at Xtreme Cables in Sesquicentennial Florida, where he plays co-producer for “ER.” Edison. He lives in celebration she golf as often as he can. Marlboro with his wife, designed a throw Barbara Rothschild ’74, Beth, daughter, Jennifer blanket depicting 12 former Whit features Josephs ’13 and son, key historical town editor, retired from The Samuel Josephs ’18. landmarks for the

42 | Rowan Magazine Kathleen Kingett volunteer organiza- Company. Previously, Weiland ’81 retired in tion headquartered in Kevin, who joined the 80s December 2013 after Philadelphia that works firm in 1996, was assistant teaching for 31 years. to improve the lives of vice president of claims. Robert Gluck ’80 women and girls through , a Rose Nowakowski Perry ’82 Robert Kolmins ’84 is programs leading to Pennsylvania-based free- is a layout supervisor at an account manager social and economic lance writer, is the author Jersey Shore Magazine in empowerment. D’Amelio at K&K Interiors. of On the Spirit Trail: Surf City and also serves One Man’s Journey Into was the first recipient of Anthony R. Phillips ’84 and on the Beach Haven First Nature & Art. The book is the Healthcare Business- Chevalle V. Washington Aid Squad and the New available on Amazon.com. women’s Association Phillips ’89 welcomed Jersey Press Association’s Opening doors, He has written for many Innovation and Presi- their first grandson, advertising committee. dent’s Award and the inspiring others publications including Fly Trey, in July 2013. Mercedes McBride Rizzo Philadelphia Business Fisherman, The New York Martin Schnier DO’84 Ruth Olnowich Journal nominated her Times, New Jersey Monthly ’82 and her husband, Tschudin ’65 (with as CFO of the Year. was appointed medical and The Jerusalem Post. David Rizzo, are authors director and director of family, above) was JointMedia News Service of Spiritually Able and the Andrea Mandel medical education for one of 30 people from Adaptive First Eucharist Pass ’83 distributes his feature is Lakeside Medical Center across the country Kit (Loyola Press). These articles globally. He and vice president, in Belle Glade, Fla. honored by AARP for his wife, Cynthia, have publications help children media relations working to make the David Vest ’85 two children. Robert’s with special needs prepare for Marketing Maven PR, world a better place. retired from educational video, There for religious instruction based in the company’s See note, p. 40. CH2M after Is A Better Way, won an in the Catholic faith. New York office. Pass is many years as outstanding achievement The inspiration for The responsible for national, a project controls man- award from the New Jersey Rizzo’s work was their regional and local media ager, including 15 years Department of Environ- daughter, who has autism relations outreach for of international work mental Protection. He was and is nonverbal. clients in categories in 10 different countries. inspired and encouraged such as consumer Yvonne The highlight of his by several professors at products, lifestyle, B2B, D’Amelio ’83 international career was then-Glassboro State nonprofits and more. is the chief working on the London College including Toni financial and Kevin Gray ’84 is vice Olympics in 2012. He Libro, Richard Mitchell operating officer for president of claims at attributes much of his and Frank Grazian. Soroptimist, a global Philadelphia Insurance success to various profes- sors at GSC/Rowan. Anna Paglione Castaldi ’86 and Robert Castaldi ’78 cel- ebrated the birth of their first grandson, Carter, in February in Orlando, Fla. Lawrence DiPilla Jr. ’86 is the corporate account- ing manager at ACE Inter- national in Philadelphia. He and his wife, Stephanie, live in Laurel Springs with their two children. Magdalena Natal Fennal ’88 has worked in Rowan’s Latino alumni gather during Homecoming Division of Information, Erica Ortiz ’99, M’04 and Jose Rivera ’94 hosted the first Latino Alumni Resources & Technology Reunion in October at the Lillian Lodge Kopenhaver Center for Alumni for 25 years. Her son Engagement, welcoming friends to reminisce and celebrate friendship. is Joshua Fennel ’19. SEATED: Jose Rivera ’94 , Migdalia Turner , Magdalena Fennal ’88. Monica “Cory” Stoetzer STANDING: Maliek Van Laar ’94, Marisol Serrano Colon ’94, Peggy Trinidad ’96, Tapper ’88 is a human Ivan Soto ’96, Sandra Montanez ’80, Erica Ortiz ’99, M’04, Teofilo Montanez ’78, resources administrator at Lesley Narvaez-Mateo D’10, Juliana Montanez ’15, Edwin Barrita ’14. ATS Group LLC, a promi-

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5 Homecoming heads Back to the Future For the second straight year, Rowan welcomed its largest crowd for Homecoming weekend. Alumni families and friends met at the Alumni Tent, enjoyed fun and games in the Home- coming beer garden, and checked in with faculty and staff at College Corner. Other highlights included the Homecoming Block Party on Rowan Boulevard and the 32nd annual step show. 1. Makayla Waysome, Martin Waysone ’01, John 10. Rihab Saadeddine M’09, EdD’13, Iyad, Waysome, Judy Waysome ’00, Sebastian Smith, Zane, Issam Abi-El-Mona. Thomas Smith ’99, Suzanne Smith ’03, Tristyn 11. Suzanne Smalley Beers ’02, Kimmie Beers, Smith. Kale Beers, JD Beers. 2. Allison DiMenna ’15, Laura DiMenna ’12, Steven 12. FRONT: Patrick French ’15, Mike Fuller ’11, Shane Melchiorre ’13, Erin Bernat ’13, Nicole Giannelli ’13. Karolyi ’15. BACK: Shannon Reed ’14, Danielle Del 3. Chris McIlvaine ’13, Adrienne Graber ’13, Buono ’14, Mike Medina ’14, Stephanie Ackerman Maureen McIlvaine ’88, Cris McIlvaine ’84. ’12, Gary Baker ’04, Diana DiNapoli ’14, 4. FRONT: Chelsea Eckel ’15, Deandra Turchi ’14, Linda 13. FRONT: Michael Fowlkes ’81, Michele White- Sierra ’12, Victoria Camera ’15, Jess Durnian ’15. Fowlkes ’02, Keith Butler ’83. BACK: Anthony BACK: Allison Barker ’15, Erika Suhl ’16, Miranda Phillips ’84, Chevalle Phillips ’89, 6 Donnian ’15, Sherry Oller ’15, Veronica Rhea ’14. 14. Greg Esposito M’10, EdS’12, Rosie Braude ’08, 5. 2016 Alumni Ambassador Award recipient Diane M’09, Cindy (Lewandowski) Finer B’08, M’13, Mazzei ’69, M’80 and Alumni Board of Directors Brennan Finer and Tom Finer ’08 President Tobias Bruhn ’98, M’99. 15. FRONT: Chris Rhodes, Jarvis Perry, 6. Joe LoSasso ’80 Karly LoSasso, Shjon LoSasso, Joe O’Hanlon ’93, Bobby Ray Harris ’92, Kara LoSasso. Jason Giambuzzi, Brian Adair, Calvin Easley, 7. FRONT: Angelique Hilton ’15, Paul Hilton ’83, Ben Pierce, Darin Bouggess ’95, Antoinette Wilson ’87, M’98, Deborah Spruill- MIDDLE: Scott Sprengel ’94, Pete Goetz ’93, Barnes ’80 B ACK: Ronald Moore, Cheryl Williams- Ken Ryan ’95, Andy Fasbach ’93, Joe DiPietro Henly ’98, Robert Barnes, Renee Cuyler, Sherri- ’96, M’02, Tony Makoski ’96, Dean Auer ’99, Lynn Eldridge ’13. Vince Chiaro ’77, Mike Boone, Frank Law ’72, BACK: Andy Herre ’98, Steve Warren ’99, 8. Patricia Jennings-Weber ’78, Dorothy Craig- Rob Rick, Brian Turner ’91, Tony Hall ’01, Vuocolo ’79, Barb Ponticello-Schetter ’80, Lori Jay Silvagni ’96, Burt Chaney, Bobby Jones ’92, Mcauley, Donna Panto-May ’79, Kathlene Swift. Loren Paxson ’97, Jason Burd ’97, Ed Hesson ’02. 9. Samantha Micihelli ’04, Thomas Kline ’03, Lori Kline.

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2 ’96 Champs return to celebrate Fans packed Esby Gym to commemorate the 20-year anniversary of Rowan’s 1996 NCAA Division III National Championship. Dr. John Giannini coached Rowan to victory in ’96 and returned to campus with his La Salle team for an exhibition game and tribute to Profs players and staff. 1. FRONT: Amy-Brooke Mauger ’98, Tiffany Harris ’95, Joe Cassidy MIDDLE: Brian Bouchard ’00, Osco Williams ’97, Joe Lewis ’01, Ryan Cochrane, Antwan Dasher, Rob Scott ’15, Dave Lafferty, Ben Lynch ’53, BACK: John Giannini, Terrence Stewart, Demetrius Poles ’14, Touré Sealy, Chris McShane, Chris Lavendar ’01, Brian LaVoe, Bob Pedrick, Chris Martin ’82. 2. Coaches Joe Giannini and Joe Cassidy and former Athletic Director Joy Solomen ’69, M’75 observed the ceremonial tip-off between Rowan’s Dan Brogan and LaSalle’s Tony Washington.

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Kathleen Stropnicky 1 2 Melvin E. Moore ’02 is Siano ’00 and Dennis information director 00s K. Wasko ’00 met while of business analytics attending Rowan in at Independence Howard Beckwith II ‘00 1996, reconnected in 2013 Blue Cross, where is managing director and became engaged in he has worked for with Travelers Insurance June. Kate teaches art in the past 12 years. in Charlotte, N.C. He Randolph and Dennis Claudine Clark Nelson ’02 is married to Rachel is an associate professor Bloomfield Beckwith ’00. of biology at the earned a master’s degree University of Hartford and started a video Joseph E. Herrera DO’00 in Connecticut. They production company 3 4 is chairman of are planning a June 2016 called Capturing the department of wedding in Randolph. Precious Moments. rehabilitation medicine See photo, p. 54. Tonya Clark Paden ’02 at Mount Sinai Beth Israel in New York. He Amy Wawak ’00 is a is a team leader and is also the program curriculum coordinator teacher at Foundation director of both the at 123 Kinderstar, a day Academy Charter physical medicine school in Fairfield. School in Trenton. and rehabilitation Natalie Wethey Jewell ’01 Raymond Palko ’02 spent residency training and lives in Maple Shade with his summer vacation the sports medicine and 5 6 her husband and four riding a bike from San interventional spine children. She is involved Francisco to Los Angeles fellowship programs. with theatre productions over seven days with Dr. Herrera has served across South Jersey. AIDS/LifeCycle. The as a chief physician for 545-mile journey is one Joseph Wetterling ’01 USA Boxing Metro and of the world’s largest as a team physician for is a training specialist HIV/AIDS fundraisers various professional at Temple University and raised $16.6 million and amateur athletic Health System and this year to provide events. Since 2002, he is president of the free prevention and Catholic Writers Guild. has been a medical care services to clients panel physician for the Rowan babies Michelle Quarles of the San Francisco New York State Athletic White Fowlkes ’02 is an AIDS Foundation and 1. Keith, son of Crystal Olivero Hackett ’09 Commission, ringside operations specialist at Los Angeles LGBT Keith Hackett ’06 and ; note, p. 54. physician for the New New Jersey American Center. To learn more, York City Golden Gloves 2. Jeffrey Kenneth, son of Krystal and Water. Her son, Ryan, is visit www.tofighthiv.org/ and medical team Michael Yip ’97; note, p. 48. a Marine lance corporal. goto/RayFightsAIDS captain for the New 3. Colin, son of Amy and Christopher Hatton ’97; York City Marathon. Anthony Mongeluzo ‘02 Tom Paolella ’02 M’04 note, p. 48. received the Southern and his wife, Jennifer, Brian Hunter ‘00 married New Jersey Development announce the birth of 4. Chloe, daughter of Wendy Lathrope ’94, M’00 Mandelle Danser Hunter Council’s 2015 Entre- Addison and Maya. and Christopher Sanders, granddaughter of in August at The Mansion preneurial Spirit Award. Mary Lathrope ’90; note, p. 47. James Stokes ’02 and on Main Street in The award goes to an his wife, Serdentriss, 5. Cassidy and Melody, daughters of Voorhees. The wedding individual, organiza- have twins and are Aubrey Pool ’06 and Kelly Pool, note, p. 53. party included Pete tion or company for McCarthy ’02. Brian is a expecting a second set. 6. Haley, Ashley and Mackenzie, daughters of leadership in economic NHL.com Lauren Gallins Malko ’99 and John Malko ’07; copy editor at . development in New Mike Gross ’03, note, p. 48. Mandelle is a forensic Jersey’s eight southern senior vice scientist with the New counties. The council president Jersey State Police. cited Mongeluzo for and chief adding 42 additional operating officer of Anne team members, opening Klein Communications an office in Trenton Group, was named one and doubling the size of NJBiz’s 2015 Forty of his Buena office. Under 40 honorees.

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oss Beitzel ’63 has an urge to Sintra for months, travel that has taken him to starting in locations all over the world, California, going most of them not the usual through the Rtourist destinations. But his travel Panama Cannel adventures began with a trip that nearly and crossing the didn’t happen. Atlantic to the “At the end of my first year of teaching,” Azores and the Mediterranean.” Immersing himself in culture and lansdscapes said Dr. Beitzel, professor emeritus at Beitzel, who also has spent 31 weeks at around the world, Ross Beitzel recently toured Rowan College at Gloucester County and different times sailing in the Caribbean, Argentina, above, and Antarctica, below. curator of the school’s Beitzel Art Gallery, said he doesn’t care for all-inclusive places “I was slated to spend the summer touring because they’re too scripted for him. world’s population to go to Antarctica a Europe with a friend. It was to be an ideal “Sailing to Antarctica on a ship with privilege,” he said. arrangement because my friend spoke only 98 passengers is best for me,” he said. Along with seeing so much of the world, eight languages.” It was that January 2015 journey that Beitzel also noted another benefit. But at the last minute, Beitzel said, a added that final continent to his list “My traveling helped greatly in death in the family made it impossible for with a trip that started in Buenos Aires, building the permanent art collection the friend to accompany him. Argentina. at Gloucester County College, now “I decided to go anyway,” he said “From Buenos Aires, I flew to Ushuala Rowan College at Gloucester County,” “even though I knew only some French (the southernmost city in the world).” Beitzel explained. “I was able to add to and Latin.” The ship he boarded there sailed the collection I started and to date there He worked his way by train and plane 600-plus miles to Antarctica. are 650 works.” through Holland, France, Germany, “It was summer there, Beitzel said, Beitzel considers travel an opportunity Switzerland, Italy and Greece. “and we were able to land at Cuverville and a challenge, having been born on “I spent only the first night of the trip Island, Neko Harbor, Paradise Bay and this planet with so much to see.” and the last in a hotel.” he said, “and the Port Lockroy (the world’s most southerly “I’ve been to 84 countries,” he said, rest in hostels and other accommodations.” post office).” “and I want to make it 100 before That first trip began a travel itinerary The passengers sighted whales, I quit. Soon I will make it 89, that has taken him to 84 countries on seals, albatrosses and penguins by adding Croatia Montenegro, all seven (six if you consider Europe the thousands. Huge icebergs Bosnia and Herzegovina and Asia as one as some experts do) sometimes forced the ship to Slovenia and Albania and continents and dozens of islands. change course. hopefully Mongolia will “One of my most exciting adventures, “I call being part of one make 90.” Beitzel said, “was sailing on the yacht of the .0006 percent of the

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PR pros win recognition Communication & Creative Arts alumni collected trophies at the Philadelphia Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America 2015 Pepperpot and Achievement Awards. Rowan Magazine won first place andMike Gross ’03, Greg Richter ’09 and John Kouten ’89 earned honors for their work and service.

FRONT: Rosie Braude ’08, M’09; Darrah Foster ’12, Thuy Vo ’10, Karen Holloway M’14, Mike Gross ’03, Kimberly Ciesla ’11, Casey Shea ’16. BACK: Daniel Murphy M’97, Steve Pimpinella ’05, Lori Marshall M’92, Greg Richter ’09, M’10, Paula Bethea, Debbi Denton ’93 and Chris Lukach ’04.

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that led to SBE. The Waldy Diez ’13 is a company moved out of morning producer at the incubator about a 10s WBNG-TV Action News year ago due to space in Johnson City, N.Y. and HIPPA compliancy Megan Hallgren He earned a master’s constraints but Ruiz Michalsky ’10 and degree in broadcast and maintains a strong Adam Michalsky ’10 digital journalism at the relationship with Rowan. married on August S.I. Newhouse School of Crystal Olivero Hackett 1, 2014. Both work in Public Communications information technology ’09 and Keith Hackett ’06 at Syracuse University at American Water in announce the August 15 in New York and Cherry Hill. They live birth of Keith, their completed a summer in a home they bought first child. internship at USA Today. in Clayton with their Angela Brineè Byers ’14 Amelia Thatcher ’09, M’14 six cats and one dog. Leading by example is an academic advisor married her high school Melissa Pileiro Arnold ’11 in the psychology After active duty service with the U.S. Marine Corps sweetheart in June. She married Brian Arnold ’11 department of Rowan’s and Reserve around the world and a 25-year law is an adjunct in Rowan’s on May 2. Their wedding College of Science enforcement career, Sgt. Major James T. Adams Jr ’08 department of writing party included Megan & Mathematics. returned to his Gloucester County roots to visit arts, a New Jersey Esola Warner ’10, Cathy with President Houshmand, Dean John Pastin Army National Guard Nicholas Rodrigues ’14 is Pagden ’11, Mikey and Veteran Student Organization representatives captain and curator of working as a restaurant last fall. Adams earned his degree—through Colosa ’13 and Kevin the New Jersey Militia manager as he pursues a full-time work and military deployments—over the Arnold ’09. The couple Museum in Sea Girt. She job in law enforcement. course of 11 years. Now stationed at Headquarters met at Rowan’s Catholic will run the Army Ten Marine Corps, Quantico, Virginia, he provides Campus Ministry. They Ashley Garcia Rothkopf ’14 Miler and the New York senior enlisted guidance for the Marine Reserve, live in Stony Brook, married David Rothkopf ’12 Marathon later this year. serving a population of over 100,000 personnel. N.Y., where Melissa is on August 16 in Pittsgrove. a freelance journalist See photo, this page. and Brian is a doctoral Stephanie Russo ’14 is an 1 2 3 candidate in physics. advertising sales planner See photo, this page. at Twitch, a live-stream Erica Bauwens ’11 is video gaming site, engaged to Alex Young ’11. which Amazon bought They met on their first for $1 billion in 2013. day of journalism Melissa Schipke M’14 is classes in 2009. See the founder and CEO photo, this page. of Tassl (see story, p. 11). Steven Huster ’11 is a Maria Brasco ’15 works in 4 5 West Caldwell Police digital media for “The Department officer. Ellen Degeneres Show.” Stephanie Torres DO’11 Candace Coulbourn ’15 has joined CompleteCare is a registered nurse Medical and Dental at Thomas Jefferson Professionals in University Hospital Wildwood as a pediatric in Philadelphia. attending physician. Christine Gambardello ’15 She completed her teaches kinesiology residency in pediatrics at the Harris School at Robert Wood Johnson Weddings and engagements in Cherry Hill. University Hospital 1. Ashley Garcia Rothkopf ’14 3.  Sean McCarthy ’03 and Danielle in New Brunswick. Richard “Rick” and David Rothkopf ’12; Young McCarthy; note, p. 50. Heggan ’15, note, this page. Brianna Vander Horn ’12 4. Erica Bauwens ’11 and Alex Young ’11; who teaches and Patrick Harris ’13 2. Melissa Pileiro Arnold ’11 and Brian note, this page. at the Neeta Arnold ’11; were engaged this note, this page. Kathleen Stropnicky Siano ’00 and School in Medford Lakes, 5.  summer and plan an Dennis K. Wasko ’00; note, p. 50. received the 2015 Kappa October 2016 wedding. Delta Pi/Association

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56 | Rowan Magazine Our sympathies Remembrances Margaret Anthony Olive Comer ’73 Fond eulogies of campus friends offered by AFT colleagues Kirkpatrick ’36 Sue Gilbride M’73 Ruth Mitchell Vansant ’39 Marcia Bolotsky ’74 JoAnn Bouson, ESL Director, Camden Campus Samuel Curcio ’41 Mary Brook ’74, M’82 JoAnn E. Bouson, 79, of Oaklyn, died April 15 at home of complications from Phyllis Gaiter Nicholas ’41 Barbara Carola ’74 Edwin Spencer ’42 Alzheimer’s disease. Karen Hartel Dzubina ’74 Gloria Silano Lisa ’43, M’65 Ruth Fritz M’74 Originally from California, JoAnn worked in Washington state and Martha Ashby Heal ’45 Marilynn Malony ’74, M’77 Puerto Rico before taking a position at then-Glassboro State College. Philip Jackson ’51 Cheryl Murphy Mason ’74 From 1977 to 2002, JoAnn directed the English as a Second Language Phontella Butcher Ruff ’51, M’72 Patricia Brown Maxwell ’74 program at Rowan’s Camden campus, playing a key role in the program’s Nancy Dukes Brown ’54 William Herman ’75 development and success. Mable Virginia. Randall ’54 Gladys Reiter Jarvis ’75 JoAnn earned a B.A in Spanish from the University of Washington, an M.A. Carol Atkinson ’57 Ernest Bauman M’75 in education at the Inter American University of Puerto Rico and a Ph.D. from Jean McCall ’58 Haydee Cortez Alejandro ’76 Farrell Lynch ’59 Rutgers University, New Brunswick. She was predeceased by her husband, Jose, Charles Bay ’76 Donald Chrans ’60 James Fulton ’76 and her daughter, Lisa Marie. Carl de Vecchis ’60 Sylvia Kintish ’76 She is survived by her son, Joseph, and daughters Marisa and Jeanne Franklin. Karel Wojtech ’60 Marilyn Marshall ’76 Interment was at the Camden County Veterans Cemetery in Camden. Richard Cesta ’61, M’72 Marie Scholding M’76 Donations may be sent to the Alzheimer’s Association South Jersey Regional Guy Freeman ’61 Cora Thomas M’76 Office, Suite 310, 3 Eves Drive, Marlton, NJ 08053. Bernadine Iafrate ’61 Patricia Thomas ’76, M’90 Audrey Lykens-Chew ’61 Daniel Campbell ’77, M’90 Desmond McLean, Art Edward Steelman ’61 Mary Davis M’77 Desmond Patrick “Des” McLean, 88, of Pitman, died November 30. John Cashner ‘62 John King ’78 Des joined the Glassboro State College art department in 1966 and began Martin Sharp ’63, M’66 Richard Maden ’78 teaching printmaking. In 1985 he specialized in computer graphics and Mezzie Lascarides Thielking ’63 Ann Tatnall M’78 Stanley Booth ’65 received a state grant to establish a computer graphics lab, serving as the Jo Ann Jesson Post M’79 Robert Burrough ’65 Sharon Waddington ’79 lab’s director until 1996. Des retired from the art department as an associate Michael Zank ’65, M’69 Robert Bonnet M’80 professor in 2002. David Doughty M’66 James Craig ’80 Born in Sligo, Ireland, Des came to the U.S. when he was three and grew up Allyn Markert ’66 Richard Rossiter ’80, ’85 in Brooklyn, N.Y. He held a B.A. from Keane College and an M.A. from Hunter Betty Walton ’66, M’72 Joseph Smith ’80 College. After serving in the Navy, Des attended the Heatherly School of Art in W. Brindle ’67 James Shelton ’80 London and the American School of Art in New York. He received a teaching Ruth Levick ’67, M’73 Lois Sorrels ’80 fellowship at the University of Chicago, where he earned a Ph.D. in art history. Emil Buckow ’67, M’69 Thomas Gesumaria ’82 Albert Ferraro M’68 Des was an active AFT Retirees Chapter member. He designed the cover for the Carolyn Eberwein M’86 Florence Kovacs Holtz ’68 Susan Reintzel M’87 2010 Members Directory, which won awards in the AFT Communicators Network Anita Salley O’Neal ’68 Lisa Hines Wilder ’89 nationwide competition. He won first prize in the New Jersey Senior Art Contest William Little ’68, M’72 Marla Simner Colton ’90 for Professional Photography at the county and state level. In 2010, Villanova Edward Wismer M’68 Glenn Kass ’92 University’s Art Gallery hosted a solo exhibit of his mixed-media paintings. Marc Dean ’70 Kim Kier Bakely ’93 Des was a gourmand, coffee connoisseur and a gardener. His home in Pitman Terrance Ewing ’70, M’75 Ruth Ferguson Asumendi M’94 was influenced by a Japanese aesthetic and featured koi ponds. Patricia Fridolph ’70 LeAnne Ginglen ’95 Des is survived by his daughter, Carla, sons Jason and Conway, several Jeanette Blume McSorley ’70 David Tomasello ’95 Suzanne Gongol M’70 grandchildren and great grandchildren and a brother, John. He was predeceased Walter Peins ’96 Eugene Madeira M’70 Ray Slater ’97 by his wife of 38 years, Pauline Whitehouse McLean. A memorial service was held Robert Riley M’70 Yamilei Socorro Mercedes ’02 at the McCowan Memorial Library in Pitman on December 12. Francis Selva M’70 Janice Powers M’02 Jacquelyn Stanley M’70 Sister Mary Claude Damico M’72, Director of Student Services Alexandra Rosa ’02 Nancy Miller Bresky ’71 George Knoll ’06 Sister Mary Claude Damico, 84, of Ventnor, died December 2. Joane E. Jengehino ’71 Luke Mitchell ’07 Sister Mary Claude served as Rowan’s director of student personnel for several Richard Kintish M’71 Allison McGinnis ’08, M’09 years. Before coming to Rowan, her long career in education included teaching Peter Nestor ’71, M’82 Karen Banks M’09 high school Latin and serving as a high school vice principal and secondary Elizabeth E. Stroud ’71 Daniel Katzin ’09 school supervisor. She entered the Sisters of Mercy in 1949. Kathryn Jones Coventry ’72 Kyle Anerousis ’12 She held a B.A. from Georgian Court College, an M.A. from Rowan University, Lois Trumbore Kershner ’72, M’74 an M.S. in linguistics from Georgetown University, a doctorate in administration Louise Pepe McGrane ’72 Faculty and friends from Rutgers University and a law degree from Temple University. E. Morgan Maxwell M’72 JoAnn Bouson She is survived by her sisters, Thelma Loughney, Sister Mary Paulette Christine Louise Shepperson M’72 Sister Claude Damico M’72 Damico and Stephany Morris and her devoted friend, Kathleen Vail. Rogers Robinson ’72, M’75 Desmond McLean Fred Rosi M’72 A mass of Christian Burial for Sister Mary Claude was celebrated at St. Nicholas Bela Mukhoti of Tolentine R.C. Church in Atlantic City. Donations in her name may be made to Betty Cassidy Buder ’73 St. Nicholas of Tolentine Church, 1410 Pacific Avenue, Atlantic City, NJ 08401. Josephine Cole ’73 Frank McCool ’73

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Corporate & Organizational Giving Honor Roll 14|15 Rowan University corporate sponsors and matching gift companies

A. A. Duckett, Inc. CS Frank & Lydia Bergen Foundation Cooper University Health Care Fort Nassau Graphics CS Action Plumbing Inc. CS BerkshireProperties Leon and Toby Cooperman Fox & Roach Charities Advanced Gastrointestinal Big Sky LLC Family Foundation Fox Group Inc. Specialists, PC Black Coalition of Rowan University Cumberland Mutual Franklin Mutual Insurance Company AFT Local 2373 Boeing Company MG Fire Insurance Company From You Flowers AFT Retirees’ Local 2373 Borough of Glassboro D and G Painting Fusion Employer Services Alexion Pharmaceuticals Brandywine Realty Trust Delaware Theater Association G. Thomas Gentile Funeral Service MG For The Performing Arts Matching Gifts Program Brown & Connery, LLP Garden State Deluxe Corporation Foundation MG All Risk Property Damage Experts Build-A-Bear Workshop Chiropractic Center, LLC Allstate Foundation MG Foundation Demountable Concepts, Inc. Garden State Soccer League AlphaGraphics of Cherry Hill Campbell Soup Foundation MG DePuy Synthes Gartner MG CS Altamira LLC Canavan Research Illinois Dilworth Paxson LLP General Electric Foundation MG MG America’s Charities Cape Bank Disney Worldwide Services, Inc. Give Something Back Foundation Diversified Investment Strategies American Client Services, LLC Carlstadt Family Practice GlaxoSmithKline Foundation MG E. I. DuPont deNemours & Co, Inc. American Society of CBDI Arnold P. Gold Foundation, Inc. Civil Engineers, SJ Branch Eagle Management Group, Inc. Central Metals, Inc. Annette Goldstein Cancer Trust AMERIGROUP Corporation CS Eagle Wealth Strategies Cettei & Connell, Inc. Google Inc. AmeriHealth New Jersey CS Earle Companies Checking For Charity Grainger Ancero, LLC East Greenwich Family Medicine Cherry Hill Classic Cars Jaguar CS Greenman-Pedersen, Inc. Archer & Greiner CS Elite Landscaping Chubb and Son, Inc. MG Mary Elizabeth Groff Surgical Arden Theatre Co. EMC CS Clayton Kiwanis Medical Research Foundation Area VII Physicians Review Scholarship Foundation Emerson, Reid & Co., Inc. Guru Charitable Foundation, Inc. Organization, Inc. Catherine R. and ERA David Young Realty Hassan Group Argosy Management Group, LLC Anthony A. Clifton Foundation ESTA – Eastern States Theater HealthNow Brokerage Concepts CS Association Ensemble Avec Nolan Combined Federal Campaign Association, Inc. Henry M. Rowan AT&T Comcast Corporation Evesham Capital Management College of Engineering CS MG MG Atlantic City Electric Community Foundation Exxon Education Foundation Hewlett Packard AtlantiCare Health System CS of New Jersey ExxonMobil Foundation MG Hinkle Investments LLC Autism Speaks Community Health Charities The Falls Group, LLC HM Life Insurance Company CS Bank of America Foundation MG of Maryland Inc. Federal News Services, Inc. Holman Automative Group Barclays Bank Delaware Compass Group, Inc. CS Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund CS Holmdel Health Center, LLC Barnes & Noble Concord Engineering Group, Inc. CS First Nazarene Baptist Church Honeywell Building Solutions CS College Booksellers, Inc. Conner Strong & Buckelew Florida Osteopathic Horizon Foundation for New Jersey BASF Corporation MG Construction and General Laborer’s Medical Association Hun School of Princeton Beachwold Partners, LP Union Local 172 FMC Corporation MG IBM Corporation International Benevity Community Impact Fund MG Continental Resources CS FNA of NJ Foundation MG

58 | Rowan Magazine ICI Flooring Inc. MDAdvantage Publix Super Markets Susan H. Curcio LLC IEEE Aerospace Insurance Company of NJ Charities, Inc. MG Swedesboro and Electronic Systems Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC MG R. Fanelle’s Sons, Inc. Women’s Progressive Club IEEE Foundation Merck Company Foundation MG RA Pain Services Sykora Family Charitable Foundation IEEE Institute of Electrical Meridian Health Management, Inc. Reger, Rizzo, Darnall LLP TD Bank, N.A. CS and Electronics Engineers Merrill Lynch & Co. Republic Bank TD Charitable Foundation MG Edward J. Ill Foundation, Inc. Republic Bank of Glassboro CS The ACE INA Foundation MG Excellence in Medicine Foundation Mickleton Monthly Meeting ResinTech, Inc. CS The Luessen Living Trust Inspira Health Network CS Microsoft Matching Gifts Program Ritter Insurance Marketing The Marshall P. Allegra M.D. LLC Interline Brands Mode Moderne Inc. Robert Wood Johnson The Pew Charitable Trusts MG International Federation of National Automobile Dealers Foundation MG Theatre Association Professional & Technical Charitable Foundation Roma Bank Community Foundation of New York State Engineers National Contractors, Inc. Rowan College at Gloucester County Title America Agency Corporation Investors Bancorp, MHC CS Robert Sydney Needham Foundation Rowan University Today’s Dance Center, Inc. Investors Bank CS NEST International, Inc. Bantivoglio Honors Concentration TommyProductions.com ISA – SJ Section, International Network For Good MG Rowan University Townsend Press, Inc. Society of Automation New Jersey Council EOF Advisory Board Tree of Hope CS Italian Affair of Teaching Hospitals Rowan University Foreign TRG Arts Languages Department J. E. Cifelli Inc. New Jersey Health Foundation Tri County Association J. L. Solomen Consulting, LLC New Jersey Manufacturers Rowan University Harley Flack of Physicians & Surgeons CS Peer Mentoring Program JAC Construction Services, LLC Insurance Company TriLutions Real Estate Group Rowan University Jewish Community Foundation New Jersey Osteopathic TW Sheehan & Associates, LLC Education Foundation CS Law and Justice Studies Johnson & Johnson Family of U.S. Lumber New Jersey School Rowan University Office of Social Companies (Matching Gifts) MG UBS Financial Services, Inc. MG Public Relations Association Justice and Inclusion Johnson & Johnson MG Uncommon Knowledge New Jersey State Rowan University School of and Achievement, Inc. Joseph Jingoli & Son, Inc. Council on the Arts Osteopathic Medicine United Way of Greater Philadelphia JRS Strategies, LLC New York Life Foundation MG Rowan University CS and Southern N.J. Kennedy Health System Nexus Properties CS Veteran Student Organization United Way of Portland Kennedy University Hospital NJISA of RowanSOM Rowan University Kenny’s World Writing Arts Department University Sports Faculty and Staff Publications Co., Inc. Khan & Associates, Inc. Northwestern Mutual Financial RowanSOM Continuing Medical Education Vanguard Building Solutions, LLC LA-CO Industries, Inc Network Samaritan Healthcare & Hospice CS Vanguard Charitable Land Dimensions Engineering Northwestern Mutual Foundation MG CS Endowment Program MG Sanofi Pasteur, Inc. Landenberger Family Foundation Novartis US Foundation Vanguard Group CS Sargenti Architects Lawrence Administrative Business Nursing Economics Foundation MG Schreck Bavaro & Company LLC Verizon Foundation & Technical Association Nuttall Ornithological Club CS Schwab Charitable Fund Virtua Lawrence Township Junior Baseball NXLevel Solutions Volpe and Koenig, P.C. & Softball Association NYSE Euronext Foundation Schwartz Foundation W J Gross, Inc. CS Lemcor, Inc. Matching Gift Program MG SDM & Associates, Inc. W. Bryce Thompson Foundation CS Shady Katie’s Liberty Mutual Group O’Gorman & Young Inc. G.R. MG CS CS Wabtec Corporation Lincoln Financial Group Murray Shannon Outdoor Advertising Wakefern Food Corporation Foundation, Inc. MG Oracle Matching Gifts Program MG Shell Oil Company Foundation MG Camden County Society of Shoprite of Brooklawn Walmart Foundation Christian and MG Mary Lindback Foundation Osteopathic Physicians Silver Foundation Walt Disney Company Foundation Line Systems Inc. and Surgeons Smart Vent, Inc. Waste Management Service Center Our Lady of Lourdes Smith, Magram, Berenato, WCRE Little Theatre of Watertown CS Health System CS Welburn Management Littler Mendelson Michaud, & Colnna, P.C. Parrot Fish Productions, Inc. Consulting Co. LMEPAC Charity Program SMP Farms, Inc. Paulsboro Refining Company LLC Wells Fargo & Company Lockheed Martin Corporation South Jersey Industries PCS CS Wells Fargo Lockheed Martin Corporation South Jersey Media Group MG Pennoni Associates, Inc. Community Support Campaign Foundation MG South Jersey Partners LLC Perma Pure, LLC Wells Fargo Foundation Lockheed Martin University Gifts MG South Jersey Technology Park Philadelphia Soul Whitecox & Lyons Lowes – Lawnside St. Jude Medical Inc.’s Professional Sports Management, Inc. Physician Aid Association Education Corporate Giving M&T Bank Corporation Woodrow Wilson of the Delaware Valley Program M&T Charitable Foundation CS National Fellowship Foundation Pine Street Family Practice Stafford FEC Partners, L.P. Maenner and Associates YMCA of Burlington Pinnacle Financial Advisors, LLC CS State Farm Companies Foundation Mannington Mills, Incorporated and Camden Counties ❚ Platt Memorial Chapels, Inc. Stopper Lopez LLC March of Dimes Pro World Stryker Orthopaedics MARSH Professional Engineering Student Pediatric Martin J. Scott D.O. Associates, Inc. Society of Southern NJ, Inc. Medical Association May Funeral Homes Progressive Benefits Solutions Subaru of America LEGEND McKernan Architects PSEG Foundation, Inc. MG CS Corporate Sponsor MG Matching Gift McMillan Orthopedics LLC PSEG Foundation MG Sun Bancorp, Inc.

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No wonder Glassboro was a good fit By Barbarasue Pratt Schmidt ’66

Sue serves as president n August 6, 2015, our family buried my up in a career in education and then social work, and writes grants parents at Arlington National Cemetery coming from GSC. for the Ayres/Knuth with full military honors. My father had In the sixties, the Glassboro campus landscaping Farm Foundation. served under Gen. George S. Patton in fought with sandy, dirt-worn paths that turned into She sits on the board WWII.O While he was serving during the occupation rivers in heavy rains. Housing was limited, forcing of Preservation New in Germany, doctors discovered he had a collapsed us to live in rooms off campus. The unsophisticated Jersey, Denville Twp. lung caused by an earlier wound and sent him back advertising and publications were not what Rowan Open Space Committee, to the U.S. for treatment. He left an Army hospital produces now. among other groups; in 1947 after being told he had six months to live. He My father felt that the GSC reputation in 1962 for and is a member of died January 20, 2015. On March 17, 2015, he would producing top quality teachers, particularly at the the V-8 Ford Clubs, have been 97 years old. That same determination elementary school level, was close to Peabody and Antique Automobile steered his entire life. He was the how and why that Columbia University. And the value for the money Club of America, I ended up at Glassboro State College. I would bet was outstanding. My father had an undergraduate Classic Car Club and my story is typical of the times. degree from Rutgers University and respected state Metro Region… some For several summers during my high school years, schools. He did his graduate work at Columbia and of which her late we left Morris County for lengthy road trips to tour NYU. But he felt if you were going to be a teacher in father was a founding colleges. My father charted and graphed the schools. New Jersey, Glassboro was the school to go to. I never member. When not They were assigned a number and ranking long before questioned his thinking versus what my high school busy volunteering, Peterson published its guide. Being in the printing counselor mapped out. “Meme” baby-sits for business, he critiqued their brochures. He did the Four years at GSC was not equal in cost to a single 2 ½-year- old Lucas. same with tour guides and faculty interviewers. My semester at any of the universities my three children mother gave colleges the white glove test and eyed attended for undergraduate or graduate studies. That the landscaping as an important part of the process. does not determine value for me and probably not for GSC was not the only school we visited in farm my father. In every job interview I ever had, it was country, although I was attracted to those we saw in noted positively what school of education I attended. more urban settings. I graduated in a time when school districts were As an only child with three children and a reaching out to Glassboro graduates looking for grandchild, I sat at the Arlington National Cemetery teachers. It is hard to say if I had gone anywhere else service watching the precise folding of the flag and that I would have learned about rural communities listening to the Army Band wondering how I ended and farm labor, English as a second language, gifted and talented programs, and the history of the world and how it relates to art and the children I taught. Many of my fellow classmates were members of their schools’ National Honor Society chapters and much more. None of us were forced to go to GSC. But that guidance set our lives in motion from a generation that saw the Depression and war as a defining element in their lives. It was that generation that built New Jersey’s colleges to what they are today. In my opinion, my father certainly got his money’s worth. What I passed on to the children who marched behind the caisson last August reinforced that. n

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