Seton Hall Magazine, Fall 2000
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Blessing of the Bell Tower As three tolling bells call together a family of faith, the seven-foot crucifix atop the new bell tower also testifies to the religious devotion within the Seton Hall University community. The bell tower rises to a height of 37 feet in front of Kozlowski Hall. “A strong sense of history surrounds the music of tolling bells in the Catholic Church. As bells toll, their music calls people together as a community to pray, to reflect and to unite,” Monsignor Robert Sheeran ’67, University president, said at the ceremony of dedication on April 26. With him is Reverend James Spera ’73/M.Div. ’76, director of Campus Ministry. The bell tower is a gift from an anonymous donor and the crucifix is a gift from Seton Hall’s Priest Community. Departments Newsworthy . .2 Student Spotlight . .9 Focus on Faculty . .10 Commencement . .22 Sports ...............24 Alumni Standouts . .29 Alumni News and Notes . .32 14 Endpaper . .40 Rating the College Ratings Calendar . .insert Guides ranking colleges have become a big business. Here is some practical advice on how to read between the lines of these consumer guides. Students Take Charge of Their Credit 18 Avoiding the depths of debt takes discipline, college students find out as they learn to use their credit cards wisely. SeFall 2000 ton HaUniversity Magazine for Alumnill and Friends Volume 10, No. 1 Fall 2000 John H. Shannon ’75, Molly McDonough ’96 ViceM.B.A. President ’77/J.D. for ’82 University Affairs Rosemary Mercedes ’98 Seton Hall University Magazine Sheila Smith Noonan is published by the Department of Laurie Pine Public Relations and Marketing in Editor-in-ChiefShannon Rossman Allen Jennifer Sloan the Division of University Affairs, Marie Wozniak Seton Hall University. EditorialKim Capadona Assistant ’98 Photographers Send your comments and suggestions to: Linz Photography Beech Hill Films ClassRandy News Crane and Notes Editor Seton Hall University Magazine Bill Blanchard Department of Contributors Steve Jordan Public Relations and Marketing Steve Smith Seton Hall University Jeff Andriesse 457 Centre Street Joe Burt Seton Hall University Magazine South Orange, NJ 07079-2691 Frank Fleischman III is published in cooperation with the (973) 378-9834 Myra Friedland Alumni Magazine Consortium. Margaret M. Horsfield PresidentMonsignor Robert Sheeran ’67 Patricia L. House Nancy Masterson-Newkirk SHU 190 – 73.5M-00 Newsworthy First classes graduate from Diplomacy, Father Peterson honored by SetonWorldWide and Occupational Therapy independent college group hree pioneering groups Mission to the United he Independent College he served solely as chancel- earned their diplomas at Nations, the Women’s Envi- Fund of New Jersey lor, responsible for manag- TCommencement on May ronment and Development T(ICFNJ) honored Very ing the University’s 8. One group came to Seton Organization, the United Reverend Thomas R. Peter- relationships with key Hall University from around Nations Institute for Training son, O.P., retired chancellor groups, including alumni, the world to study diplomacy and Research, and the U.S. of Seton Hall University, at higher education organiza- and international relations. A Department of Commerce. its annual Spring Dinner in tions and government agen- second group could log on from The School offers a Bache- June. He was recognized for cies. Under his leadership, anywhere in the world to earn a lor of Science or a Master of his years of service to Seton the University successfully degree. And the third will use Arts in Diplomacy and Interna- Hall, ICFNJ and New Jersey. completed its largest fund- their skills in the occupational tional Relations, and prepares “Father Peterson has raising campaign and therapy field. They joined an international student body enjoyed a long and distin- managed the planning and more than 1,700 graduates to become the next generation guished career in independ- construction of Walsh honored at the University’s of global leaders. The graduate ent higher education,” noted Library and Kozlowski Hall. 143rd Commencement Exer- program combines interdisci- John B. Wilson, president of Established in 1953, cises (see page 22). plinary global studies, interna- ICFNJ. “He has served Seton ICFNJ articulates the mis- tional management and Hall admirably. ICFNJ has sions of its 14 member School of Diplomacy and leadership development, as benefited from his guidance colleges and universities to International Relations well as research methodology and leadership.” enhance understanding and Members of the Class of 2000 and policy analysis. Father Peterson in 1990 secure financial investment. in the School of Diplomacy and The School was established was named president of Since its inception, the non- International Relations repre- in alliance with the United Seton Hall and its second profit fund has raised more sent West Africa, Croatia, Haiti, Nations Association of the chancellor. From 1996 until than $45 million for its the Philippines, Poland, United States of America his retirement on June 30, member institutions. Argentina, South Korea, Barba- (UNA-USA) and is associated dos and the United States, with the United Nations among other nations. “Our stu- through its Department of dents bring unique qualities, Public Information. experiences and perspectives For more information on to the program, enlivening the the School of Diplomacy and class and enhancing the total International Relations, visit learning experience,” says Clay diplomacy.shu.edu, call (973) Constantinou, J.D. ’81, LL.M., 275-2519 or e-mail dean of the School of Diplo- [email protected] macy. “Student diversity is the SetonWorldWide cornerstone for a successful learning environment where Today, more than 200 students education extends beyond from across the nation as well textbook theory.” as Japan, Germany and the Eleven students graduated Dominican Republic are partic- with Master of Arts in Diplo- ipating in graduate programs macy and International Rela- through SetonWorldWide, tions, and one transfer student Seton Hall’s online University. received a Bachelor of Science The program graduated its Very Reverend Thomas R. Peterson, O.P., retired chancellor of in Diplomacy and Inter- first 33 students: 12 from the Seton Hall, was honored by the Independent College Fund of New national Relations. They have Master of Arts in Strategic Jersey (ICFNJ) at its annual Spring Dinner in June. Father Peter- secured employment in a vari- Communication and Leader- son was awarded a plaque for his distinguished service to Seton ety of sectors, including the ship program and 21 from the Hall and his commitment to the ICFNJ. investment banking firm of Master of Healthcare Admin- Lazard Frères, the Barbados istration program. This first 2SETON HALL UNIVERSITY MAGAZINE Sclerosis Society has asked her to develop a swim group for MS patients. Skrabonja was one of 27 stu- dents from Seton Hall’s Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (M.S.O.T.) who gradu- ated on May 8 and in late June took part in a pinning ceremony. “We were encouraged to think ‘outside of the box,’” Skrabonja noted. “The chal- lenge was to take previous OT methodology and find ways to apply it to new areas of inter- est.” The OT program prepares clinicians to serve patients of all ages in health care settings, school systems and the commu- nity. In addition to technical skills, students are taught to adapt to the rapid changes in the profession and the health care delivery system. According to Estelle B. Breines, Ph.D., O.T.R., F.A.O.T.A., professor of occupa- class of online students to be high-tech and high-touch ful. That, and the ability to tional therapy and program received special recognition at at the same time by enhancing manage my class work inside director, “The Class of 2000 Commencement, although what we do, to help our stu- my own demanding schedule, graduates have been trained to Seton Hall makes no distinc- dents think and act critically made this program rise above develop independent plans for tion between those who earn through utilizing the current all others.” their practices both inside and their degrees online and the technology to fulfill all our stu- For more information outside the medical arena in traditional on-campus degree. dents’ dreams and aspirations,” on SetonWorldWide, visit order to more fully meet the “For more than 143 years, Monsignor Sheeran added. setonworldwide.net health and developmental needs students have come to our An engineer who was in of the community.” campus to receive a values- this first class observes how Master of Science in Seton Hall’s OT master’s pro- based education and to build the online program provided Occupational Therapy gram is New Jersey’s first to be core competencies in their dis- the perfect solution. “Many (School of Graduate accredited through the Accredi- ciplines,” observed Monsignor graduate programs offered to Medical Education) tation Council for Occupational Robert Sheeran ’67, University teach me accounting, econom- Drawing upon her experience Therapy. After a lengthy process, president. “Today, through ics and statistics. But what I’ve as a lifeguard and swim this national accrediting body SetonWorldWide and our found is that the real world instructor, Beth Ann Skrabonja voted to accredit Seton Hall’s online graduate degree revolves around corporate cul- ’00 developed an aquatic occu- program for seven years. “By programs, we can more fully ture, strategic thinking and pational therapy (OT) program 2003, every OT program in the serve the educational aspira- effective communication,” to help people with multiple country will be required to go to tions and professional needs of says Phil Morris, M.A.S.C.L. sclerosis (MS). Based on her the master’s level, but Seton students throughout the ’00, New Jersey sales engineer premise that exercising in the Hall is there now,” Breines says. United States and foreign with Interwoven Inc. “This water helps facilitate strength For more information on the lands.