Poetry’s Power: Adrienne Rich eading poetry is typically a solitary, quiet activity, or one shared with a R small group of like-minded intellects mingling in a coffeehouse. However, when Adrienne Rich read her work on October 6, 2004, at Poetry-in-the- Round, the atmosphere was boisterous. Rich received a standing ovation when she entered the packed Kozlowski Hall Auditorium. She emphasized that the reading was “not only an academic event, but a community event as well.” Rich’s poetry speaks to the issues that both define and divide the national culture: poverty, racism, sex-

ism, violence and the Bill Blanchard struggle for survival against isolation and In Gear: marginality. Her many honors include a Kevin Plank MacArthur Fellowship evin Plank’s journey as an and the National K entrepreneur began while

Bill Blanchard Book Award. getting soaked playing football at the University of Maryland. In his grand- Visitsfrom Visionaries

Master of Biographies: Robert Caro mother’s basement, he set up his first office to sell his sports gear proto- resident Lyndon B. Johnson’s personal beliefs and formative experiences had types. The 32-year-old founder and Pa definite influence on his political actions, noted Robert Caro, speaking at president of Under Armour®, the Seton Hall University on October 14, 2004. The acclaimed presidential biogra- Baltimore-based manufacturer of the pher gave the concluding talk in the original microfiber, moisture-wicking four-part Philip and Mary Shannon Seton sports apparel, spoke at Seton Hall Hall Speaker Series, for which the theme University on November 9, 2004. At was “Examining the Role of Values in the Stillman School of Business’ sixth Shaping the Presidency.” More than 375 annual Integrity and Professionalism people attended his talk. Caro authored Convocation, Plank offered an The Years of Lyndon Johnson, of which the inspirational story of the entrepre- third volume, Master of the Senate, won neurial challenges and rewards. both a 2003 Pulitzer Prize and a National Under Armour® ranked as the second Book Critics Circle Award. Caro’s first fastest-growing U.S. privately held book, The Power Broker: Robert Moses and company on Inc. Magazine’s top 500 the Fall of New York, which chronicled list in 2003 and was named Sporting the urban planner, won a 1975 Pulitzer Goods Business’ “Apparel Supplier of Prize and was named one of the 100 best the Year” three years in a row. nonfiction books of the 20th century by Linz Photography the Modern Library Board in 1999. Pathways to Peace: Shimon Peres eace is an attempt — an effort — to improve life,” noted His Excellency Shimon Peres, former prime minister “Pof Israel, during his address at Seton Hall University on September 29, 2004. Peres spoke at the World Leaders Forum, hosted by the John C. Whitehead School of Diplomacy and International Relations. During his visit, Seton Hall conferred an honorary degree on Peres. In 1994, the statesman was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for his role in initiating the Olso Peace Accords. Nine years ago, he founded The Peres Center for Peace as part of his vision for a “New Middle East” in which Israelis and Palestinians cooperate as individuals, as well as socioeconomically. Peres spoke about religion, war, terrorism, science and technology, among other themes surrounding his ultimate goal of world peace. He emphasized the need for understanding and acceptance of differences among individuals, and asserted that democracy is what equally enables everyone to be different. Bill Blanchard

Seton Hall University prides itself on bringing distinguished visitors to its South Orange campus. During the 2004-05 Fall Semester, the University welcomed notable authors, a poet, a business entrepreneur and a world leader. Engaging the audience with their personal stories, these guests inspired students, faculty, alumni and community members alike.

Spirited Storyteller: Mary Higgins Clark ntegrity and professionalism were integral to overcoming Ilong odds and becoming a successful novelist, Mary Higgins Clark told a full house at Seton Hall University on September 21, 2004. Having begun to write books as a young widow with five children to raise, Clark helped widen students’ perspectives by Michael Paras emphasizing the importance of the entrepreneurial spirit and the ability to seize opportunities. The best- selling author of suspense novels and mysteries addressed the annual Integrity and Professionalism Convocation, jointly sponsored by the Stillman School of Business and the College of Arts and Sciences.

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Weeks before Pope John Paul II’s death, the media marshaled President its resources and unleased reporters with the intensity of a Monsignor Robert Sheeran ’67 military campaign. For major media outlets, the nation’s richest repository of expertise on John Paul II, the papacy and Vatican Vice President for University Advancement issues was clearly Seton Hall University. Seton Hall’s priests, Joseph G. Sandman, Ph.D. faculty and seminarians received calls from the global press, as well as national and local media, and fielded questions about Assistant Vice President for the pope, his legacy, the papal transition, speculation about a Public Relations and Marketing successor, the conclave and, finally, Pope Benedict XVI. Thomas E. White, M.A. Director of Publications/ 19 University Editor Shannon Rossman Allen, M.A. ’04

Ever Forward Art Director The Campaign to Build a Bolder, Brighter Future Elyse M. Carter

The Seton Hall Sesquicentennial Campaign is poised to meet its Design and Production goal of $150 million by December 2007. To date, the campaign Dorit Tabak has surpassed the 50 percent mark, with gifts totaling more Assistant Editor than $80 million. In this special section, alumni, friends of the Lori Varga University and faculty share their stories about how Seton Hall impacts their lives, and how the many gracious gifts will be Class News and Notes Editor used to enhance and further build upon this great University. Caitlin Martin ’04 Contributors Correction Our sincere apologies to Paul Bader ’98 for the regretful omission of his Jeff Andriesse photograph from the Many Are One photo spread in the Fall 2004 issue. Steven Carr No young alumnus would be more deserving of recognition. Seton Hall was Abby Dennis proud to honor Bader with the Young Alumni Association Service Award at Barbara Iozzia the Many Are One Alumni Awards Gala on May 22, 2004. Since graduation, Courtney R. Johnson, M.B.A. ’04 the New Brunswick native has become vice president of the Young Alumni Jeff Mead Association, and he continues his involvement with Sigma Phi Epsilon as Catherine Memory, M.A. chapter counselor and alumni board member. Sheila Smith Noonan Donna Shoemaker Dorett Smith DEPARTMENTS Lori Varga 3 Christine Yzaguirre Photographers 1 Visits from Visionaries Bill Blanchard Ian Bradshaw 3 Newsworthy Steven Lane, Linz Photography Michael Paras 10 Focus on Administration S.R. Smith

12 Student Spotlight 33 On the cover: This image of a contemplative 33 Sports at The Hall Pope John Paul II comes from the personal collection of Father Anthony Figueiredo, M.Div. ’94, 38 Alumni Standouts S.T.L., S.T.D., assistant professor of systematic theology at Seton 42 Pirates in Print Hall. Father Figueiredo served as 42 special assistant to the pope for 44 four groundbreaking Synods of Alumni News and Notes Bishops: the Americas, Europe, Asia and Australasia/Oceana, in 52 Endpaper preparation for the Great Jubilee in 2000. 2 SETONHALLUNIVERSITYMAGAZINE NEWS worthy Seton Hall Programs Rank Consortium Aims to Reduce Nationally Violent Crimes Against Women on College “Students deserve a safe environment. Campuses This program will enable five New Jersey universities to work together eton Hall University was chosen as the lead institu- to protect women on their campuses.” S tion to administer and coordinate activities for a — U.S. Senator Jon S. Corzine (D-N.J.) $400,081 U.S. Department of Justice grant to reduce violent “Students deserve a safe cooperation with the trained .S.News & World Report crimes against women on college environment,” says U.S. Senator responses of municipal police named Seton Hall campuses. The Seton Hall Jon S. Corzine (D-N.J). “This and prosecutors. Pakalns is U University among the University Consortium Violence program will enable five New director of Health/Counseling top 125 national doctoral Prevention Project will fund Jersey universities to work Services at Seton Hall and the universities in its August 2004 activities under a five-institution together to protect women on principal investigator for the publication. This designation consortium whose members their campuses.” consortium project. places Seton Hall in the are Seton Hall, Jersey City Many schools are addressing “Seton Hall University is company of Boston University, University in Jersey City, New the issue of violence against honored to be the lead institu- Fordham University, The Jersey Institute of Technology women by developing campus- tion in this consortium project Catholic University of America in Newark, William Paterson based victim services and to prevent violence against and Rutgers University. University in Wayne and coordinating the responses of female college students,” Pakalns Each year, U.S.News & World Ramapo College in Mahwah. campus law enforcement, health says. “As part of the project, we Report evaluates colleges and The program is designed to services, housing authorities, will create educational DVDs for universities in categories such as encourage institutions of higher administrators, student organi- incoming freshmen and hold academic reputation, retention, education to adopt comprehen- zations and disciplinary boards. expert training sessions on our faculty resources, student selec- sive, coordinated responses to To protect women and to hold campuses, in partnership with tivity, financial resources, gradu- the violent crimes of sexual offenders accountable, notes law enforcement and commu- ation rate and alumni giving assault, stalking, domestic vio- Gail Pakalns, Ph.D., it is vital nity agencies. Together we can rate. Also weighted heavily are lence and dating violence. to have a coordinated commu- make a difference.” peer assessments completed Each school will use grant nity response, undertaken in — Steven Carr by college and university presi- funds to: dents, provosts and executive I train campus security person- officers. Schools may be numeri- nel, local police, campus cally ranked or placed in tiers, judicial board personnel, cam- depending on their placements. pus administrators and student Seton Hall’s Stillman School leaders to better understand of Business was ranked among policies and procedures so that the top 10 undergraduate pro- reported incidents are dealt grams nationwide at a Catholic with in an effective, coordinat- college and is complemented ed manner; by several nationally ranked I develop a mandatory education graduate programs. and prevention program for all U.S.News & World Report’s incoming first-year students; “Best Graduate Schools 2005” I develop a coordinated cam- lists Seton Hall’s Health Law pus-community response to & Policy Program No. 4 in the violence against women; and country, and in 2004, Seton Hall’s I create a consortium steering M.P.A. in Nonprofit Organization committee that will coordinate Management was ranked No. 7. efforts between campuses in — Courtney R. Johnson, M.B.A. ’04 the implementation of the grant project.

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U.N. Program Immerses Students in Global Diplomacy o focus on the most pressing issues facing Courtney Smith, Ph.D., assistant professor in the United Nations today, Seton Hall the Whitehead School, coordinates the program T University offers advanced undergraduates with Suzanne DiMaggio, M.A., adjunct professor and graduate students a week-long summer in the Whitehead School and executive director program at the United Nations. Participants of global policy programs for the UNA-USA. attend a session of the U.N. Security Council Originally, the program took place at the and interact with speakers at briefings about UNA-USA headquarters, just blocks from the economics, social issues, development, peace, U.N. plaza. Now that its enrollment has more security and the promotion of democracy. This than doubled, the U.N. headquarters is host. July, the topics will include the U.N.’s role in “Participants get a balance between the nuts Iraq; the U.N.’s Electoral Assistance Division; and bolts of the U.N. and the big picture,” Smith the Global Compact; as well as peacekeeping, says. “The program exposes them to diplomats disarmament and terrorism. and participants from non-governmental organiza- Sophomore The sixth annual U.N. Intensive Summer tions, as well as to U.N. staff and the professional Study program of the John C. Whitehead School officers who handle most of the day-to-day Wins Miss of Diplomacy and International Relations will issues.” To give students several perspectives, take place July 18-22. This program enables Smith arranges for speakers from small, develop- New Jersey students from Seton Hall and beyond to gain ing countries as well as from the United States exposure to the roles, norms and practices of and other developed countries. USA Crown the United Nations and its constituents. Students can earn three credits in the program The summer program launched in June 2001 or take it on a non-credit basis. Housing on cam- eet Miss New Jersey pus is available, USA 2005, Seton Hall or students may MUniversity’s own Sylvia choose to com- Pogorzelski! The 19-year-old mute to Seton sophomore from East Hanover, Hall. After a who won the state pageant breakfast at the in October 2004, is majoring University, the in business administration group travels with a concentration in inter- by bus to the national studies. U.N. plaza. It was her parents, says Students are Pogorzelski, who encouraged immersed her to enter. For her, winning in activities the title signifies “a sense of throughout the accomplishment in achieving day, including something I would have never cultural oppor- seen myself doing.” She hopes tunities, and her achievement becomes an then return to example for other Seton Hall campus for students to believe in them- dinner. Those selves and never give up their enrolled for dreams. credit are Pogorzelski shone above 98 required to other contestants to win the complete several coveted crown. Her extensive assignments, prize package includes scholar- with the United Nations Association of the U.S.A. and all participants are encouraged to read the ships and personal appearances. (UNA-USA), a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization materials recommended by Smith prior to the Pogorzelski represented her home that encourages active civic participation in the program. For more information, contact Courtney state in the 54th Miss USA® most important issues facing the world today. Smith, Ph.D. at (973) 313-6203. Pagent in Baltimore in early April. — Lori Varga — Dorett Smith

4 SETONHALLUNIVERSITYMAGAZINE The quartered flag New Flag represents the coat Reflects of arms of both the Seton Hall’s Seton family and the Archdiocese of Newark, History which form the University he 2005 Saint Elizabeth coat of arms when combined. Ann Seton Charter Day T on February 25 marked The quartered flag represents a significant moment in Seton the coat of arms of both the The three crescents on the becomes white on a flag, and Hall history, in addition to com- Seton family and the Arch- Seton coat of arms represent thus blue and white also repre- memorating the anniversary of diocese of Newark, which form three coastal villages in Scotland sent the University’s colors on the day Seton Hall College was the University coat of arms — the “Sea Towns,” a possible the new flag. granted a charter by the state when combined. According to origin of the Seton family name. Monsignor Sheeran says of New Jersey in 1861. Monsignor Robert J. Wister, The royal family of Scotland the flag will be prominently “The new flag will be a testa- D.Eccl., chair of Seton Hall’s later honored the Setons by displayed on campus, especially ment to the legacy of pioneers Department of Church History, adding the design that borders in front of buildings. “It will and future generations of the both coats of arms have been the crescents — a Royal be a natural complement to Seton Hall family,” Monsignor heraldically “differenced” on the Tressure enriched with fleurs- the Pirate statue, our longtime Sheeran says. “It will provide an University’s flag, which means de-lis. The blue and silver mascot, in front of the Richie opportunity to show the spirit the original colors and designs waves, taken from the Arch- Regan Recreation and Athletic of Seton Hall in a more colorful have been counterchanged — diocese’s coat of arms, represent Center,” he says. way than ever before.” to pay tribute, but not replicate. the rivers of New Jersey. Silver — Lori Varga

A Bell-Ringing Beginning for The Trading Room

n October 19, 2004, representatives from the Stillman of J.P.Morgan School of Business rang the closing bell at the New York Securities; Tony OStock Exchange (NYSE) to commemorate the opening of Loviscek, Ph.D., the Stillman School’s Center for Securities Trading and Analysis chair of the — also known as The Trading Room. This experiential lab, Department of where students can access real-time financial market data via Finance and Legal laptop computers, is located on the fifth floor of Kozlowski Hall. Studies; James In January 2005, the Stillman School received a $50,000 Malespina ’71, grant from the NYSE to advance The Trading Room, an initiative vice president integrating theory and practice while enriching learning experiences of the Seton and job readiness. Hall Alumni Ringing the icon of Wall Street were Karen E. Boroff, Ph.D., dean Recruitment of the Stillman School, and Gerald Lipkin, M.B.A., chairman, presi- Program of dent and CEO of Valley National Bank and the University’s NYSE the Alumni sponsor. Joining in were Catherine Kinney, M.B.A., president and Association Board co-chief operating officer of the NYSE; William Aimetti ’66, M.B.A., of Directors and a former Wall Street securities trader; Hal McIntyre, chairman of the Stillman School Trading Room Advisory Board M.B.A., co-founder and managing partner of The Summit Group; and chief information officer of Depository Trust and Clearing and Murray Teitelbaum, director of educational services at the NYSE. Corp.; and Bill Wurtzel, Wurtzel Inc. Also helping to ring the bell Pictured above in the front row, from left, are Teitelbaum, Cary, were Trading Room Advisory Board members Gerald Buccino ’63, Kinney, Aimetti, Lipkin, Boroff, Buccino and Malespina. Pictured in Ph.D., a member of Seton Hall’s Board of Regents and president and the second row, from left, are Wurtzel, McIntyre and Loviscek. CEO of Buccino and Associates; Joseph J. Cary ’95, vice president — Lori Varga

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Seton Hall’s Fulbrighters Forge Links Globally

rom his vision to promote “mutual understanding between Mada University in people of the United States and the people of the world,” Yogyakarta, the oldest F then-U.S. Senator J. William Fulbright created his namesake university in Indonesia.” program nearly a half century ago. Webb’s research goal Today, the Fulbright Program forms a vital cultural link — in Indonesia was to study promoting mutual understanding and the free exchange of ideas — interreligious relations between the United States and more than 140 other countries. Seton and Islamic education. Hall University is among the network of host colleges and universi- Her project took her to ties engaged in this cultural exchange. Faculty members, independ- six of Indonesia’s more ent scholars and students — in the United States and abroad — than 13,000 islands: Java, can apply to take part in Fulbright exchanges. Sumatera, Bali, Lombok, “Developing international understanding requires a commitment Papua and Kalimantan on the part of Fulbright grantees to establish open communication (Borneo). “I believe we and long-term cooperative relationships,” says Wagdy M. Abdallah, are seeing the fruits of Ph.D., professor of business administration in the Stillman School the first generation that of Business. He received a 2005 Fulbright award to teach and con- established an approach duct research focused on international financial concepts and stan- to building interreligious dards in Middle East countries. His host institution was the tolerance and knowl- University of Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates. edge,” she says. Fulbright Scholar and Seton Hall Student Fulbright alumni like Gisela Webb, Ph.D., director of Seton Seton Hall graduate Yevgeniy E. Oleynikov is studying European Hall’s Honors Program and a founding faculty member of the John student Yevgeniy E. politics at the College of Europe in Belgium. C. Whitehead School of Diplomacy and International Relations, tell Oleynikov’s experience of how they return to their communities intellectually enriched. “My underscores the social aspect of the program. Studying at the sabbatical year was a life-transforming year,” says Webb, referring College of Europe in Brugge, Belgium, under the auspices of the to her 2003-04 Fulbright experience abroad. “I received a Fulbright Fulbright U.S.-European Research Union Program, he describes the lecture/research grant, with lecture duties in the Master’s Program in experience: “We are immersed in a multicultural and multi-lingual the new Center for Religious and Cross-Cultural Studies at Gadjah environment for nearly 10 months in a small, beautiful town just outside of Brussels. The students, nearly 280 in total, live in six student residences throughout the town. By now, I know a majority of the students.” Oleynikov, who studies international relations at Seton Hall, was awarded this Fulbright grant based on his research proposal about the evolution of the European Union’s common foreign policy toward the United States. He is one of four graduate students selected for this specific program from 25 applicants, and the only master’s degree candidate — the other three are Ph.D. students. When he completes his Fulbright stay, Oleynikov will find him- self in good company. Fulbright alumni have become heads of state, judges, ambassadors, cabinet ministers, CEOs, university presi- dents, journalists, artists and professors. They have been awarded 34 Nobel Prizes. Since the program’s inception, 255,000 Fulbright Scholars — 96,400 from the United States and 158,600 from other countries — have participated. Each year, the Fulbright Program awards approximately 4,500 new grants. The application period for the 2006-07 Fulbright U.S. Student Program opened May 1, and the deadline for applications is October 21. For more information on the traditional Fulbright

Michael Webb Scholar Program, contact the Council for International Exchange Gisela Webb, Ph.D., a founding faculty member of the Whitehead School of of Scholars (www.cies.org), which administers Fulbright programs Diplomacy and International Relations and Fulbright alumna, spent a year on behalf of the U.S. Department of State Bureau of Educational as lecturer/researcher at Gadjah Mada University in Yogyakarta, the oldest and Cultural Affairs. university in Indonesia. — Dorett Smith

6 SETONHALLUNIVERSITYMAGAZINE A Grand Tour of Latin History and Heritage

atin American art, culture, Latino cultural institution and the food and music have never only museum in New York City L been more popular. Much specializing in Latin American more than a fleeting fad, con- culture and heritage. temporary interest in all things Voces y Visiones marked the Latino is fueled by a significant first time that Walsh Library Hispanic population expansion Gallery hosted a national touring regionally and nationwide. Eddie Bartolomei exhibit of this magnitude from Thanks to its close proximity an internationally renowned to New York City and Newark, cultural institution. Sponsored Seton Hall University’s campus in part by a grant from the population reflects the expan- MetLife Foundation, Voces y sion of Hispanic cultures and Visiones opened at the peoples in the region. In Fall Heckscher Museum of Art in 2004, 9.3 percent of under- Huntington, New York, in fall graduates and 4.2 percent of 2002. By the end of 2005, the graduate students were Latino/a. exhibit will have traveled to To celebrate the “Latin Juan Sánchez, El Padre, El Hijo, El Espíritu Santo (The Father, the Son, at least eight cities, including Moment,” both on campus and and the Holy Spirit), 1995 lithograph with affixed color Xerox, 22" h x 30" w, Tampa, Florida; Utica, New in American culture at large, Collection of El Museo del Barrio. York; and Thomasville, Georgia. The exhibit’s sojourn in Seton Hall presented Voces y rary and conceptual artists.” South Orange was accompanied Visiones (Voices and Visions): El Museo del Barrio was by educational programs and Highlights from El Museo del founded in 1969 in Manhattan’s docent-led tours for elementary Barrio’s Permanent Collection. Upper East Side as a cultural cen- and high school students, as On view through May 13 ter for the Puerto Rican residents well as lectures, films, concerts in Walsh Library Gallery, of East Harlem. More than three and special events for the colle- Voces y Visiones provided decades later, that small museum giate crowd and Seton Hall’s a comprehensive grand has evolved and expanded to surrounding communities. tour of Latin American become New York’s leading — Catherine Memory history and culture, from pre-Colombian artifacts (circa 1200 A.D.) to the Tony Velez vibrant, contemporary Latino art of today. “Voces y Visiones showcased unique, thought-provoking works of artistic achievement from Puerto Rican, Caribbean and Latin American cultures,” explains Jo Ann Cotz, director of Walsh Library Gallery. “The objects exhibited are as varied as the subject matter. They include traditional Mexican masks and Andean and Caribbean textiles and devotional objects, as well as works by contempo-

Norberto Cedeño La Mano Poderosa (The All Powerful Hand of God), c. 1950 painted wood, 11.5" h x 5" w x 3.5" d, Collection of El Museo Pepón Osorio, La Cama (The Bed), 1987, mixed-media installation. del Barrio. The bed is 75" h x 67" w x 116" l, Collection of El Museo del Barrio. Bruce Schwarz

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Golden Key Opens Doors to Success

n November 2004, Seton Hall University inducted 98 students into its inaugural chapter of the Golden Key I International Honour Society. The largest honor society in the world, Golden Key has more than 350 chapters at lead- ing colleges and universities. Golden Key is the University’s first honor society that is independent of a specific academic discipline. Juniors and seniors whose GPAs place them in the top 15 percent of their class were invited to join. “Our members will benefit from the many opportunities now available to them,” says Barbara Feldman, Ph.D., associate dean of the College of Arts and Sciences. The international organiza- tion annually awards more than $400,000 in scholarships and encourages personal development through career, networking, leadership and service opportunities. Feldman and Molly E. Smith, Ph.D., dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, are the advisers to the University’s chapter. “We are excited about instituting our chapter of this esteemed interna- tional society,” says Smith. “Our chapter WSOU to Partner with will be largely stu- dent-run, and the Campus and Community charter members will create an identi- ty for the organiza- ark Maben, the first full-time general manager of Seton Hall tion as it evolves.” University’s radio station, is impressed by the strong sense — Lori Varga Mof community within both the University and the radio sta- Michael Paras tion. Maben was appointed in August 2004 to guide WSOU 89.5 FM. Prior to joining Seton Hall, he developed and managed WDIY-FM in Pennsylvania’s Lehigh Valley and was associate direc- tor of strategic communications at Rutgers University. In his new position, Maben finds people genuinely supportive of one another and willing to work creatively as a team. He plans to encourage an even greater communal effort by having the station promote and participate in more campus and community events, and by partnering with campus departments to air one-minute informational spots or public service announcements. “There are many goals for WSOU,” Maben says of the station that began broadcasting in 1948. “Looking ahead, I want to ensure that WSOU offers better training for careers in broadcasting or music, that it is fully integrated into the communication curricula, that it is seen as a partner with the campus community and that it is a driving force in the community at large.” Maben’s appointment coincides with the 40th anniversary of Seton Hall University inducted 98 students into the Golden Key International Hall Lines, WSOU’s men’s basketball post-game call-in show. To Honour Society in November 2004. Golden Key is the largest honor society in commemorate this milestone, the station brought back some of Hall the world. It is the first honor society at Seton Hall that is independent Lines’ former hosts to “guest star” throughout the basketball season. of a specific academic discipline. — Christine Yzaguirre

8 SETONHALLUNIVERSITYMAGAZINE Core Curriculum Tied to Catholic Mission

he Core Curriculum Committee, Rome Retreat Focuses on Mission appointed by the Faculty TSenate in November 2001 to of Catholic Higher Education develop a core curriculum that embodies a “signature Seton Hall hat is the role of a board Board of Regents and Executive in part due to the cost differen- University experience,” in October of regents at a Catholic Cabinet, during their retreat tial between public and Catholic 2004 issued its first draft report. Wcollege or university? in Rome. institutions, according to the CCE. The committee proposes that Seton What type of faculty should “A consistent majority of As a counter measure to these Hall students be educated system- a Catholic university hire? faculty at a Catholic university realities, the Neumann Society atically in six fundamental literacies: What does a core curriculum have to do more than be pas- and other Catholic centers at non- Religious Literacy — An under- look like at a Catholic college? sively supportive of the Catholic Catholic universities are begin- standing of differing approaches to The Congregation for Catholic mission,” Archbishop Miller ning to provide more than litur- the study of religion and the ability Education (CCE) addressed noted. “A consistent majority gical services. They are offering to engage questions of life’s ulti- these questions and more at of faculty have to be actively philosophy and theology courses mate reality, power and meaning. a meeting at the Vatican in engaged in promoting the and programs that reinforce the Ethical Literacy — A basic October 2004. Catholic mission and preserving Catholic intellectual tradition. understanding of the specific nature “Catholic universities must the Catholic intellectual tradi- While acknowledging that of ethical inquiry and the cultiva- enrich the Catholic character of tion. We need people who Catholic colleges and universities tion of habits of mind and heart the faculty, the curriculum, and embrace Catholic identity and are never for Catholics only, that help students see the place and function of ethical and reli- gious traditions in a global setting. Quantitative Literacy — Competency in numerical compu- tation and quantitative reasoning to become effective managers in their households and engaged participants in their workplaces and communities. Scientific Literacy — An understanding of scientific meth- ods, including investigative design using objective reasoning and com- munication of results (peer review), as well as evaluating the impact of the natural and technical sciences on society. For seniors Anthony Genovese, Anthony and Dante Monterosso, Tony Marotta, Pietro Ruggeri and junior Frank Alberga, Aesthetic Literacy — Aesthetic one highlight of their study-abroad experience in Rome last fall was the celebration of Mass and a luncheon with members sensibility that enables students of the University’s Board of Regents and Executive Cabinet, who were on a day trip to Castel Gandolfo, the Pope’s Rome to appreciate and enjoy visual and residence. Monsignor Robert Sheeran ’67, University president, in his homily during Mass at Sant’Agnese in Piazza Navona, auditory culture as essential acknowledged the students, saying: “You are the reason we are here.” aspects of culture as a whole. encourage Catholic students’ will help move it forward.” Catholic higher educational insti- Global/Historical/Cultural practice of their faith in ways The curriculum at a Catholic tutions “must have an intention- Literacy — Students’ ability to that are appropriate to their university, Archbishop Miller ality to be counter-cultural,” engage with a particular culture cultural environment,” said said, should promote the Catholic noted Archbishop Miller. “A good and tradition different from their Archbishop J. Michael Miller, intellectual tradition. “The crite- student affairs office should be own and the ability to apply the secretary to the CCE and former ria for evaluating Catholic col- concerned about whether Catholic perspective of a particular disci- president of Saint Thomas leges and universities should not students attend Sunday Mass pline to an understanding of the University in Houston. be the criteria we use to evaluate regularly and go to Confession.” particular culture being studied. As the CCE’s second-highest- secular colleges and universities,” Archbishop Miller added, The committee developed its ranking executive, Archbishop he noted. “The Congregation does not recommendations after surveying the Miller shared the congregation’s Yet Catholic institutions must dictate the mission of a Catholic general education requirements of views on the role of Catholic compete with secular colleges university, but we should chal- many other institutions and having colleges and universities with and universities for students — lenge a Catholic university to a series of discussions with Seton Monsignor Robert Sheeran ’67, 90 percent of Catholic college live up to the mission it has Hall administrators and faculty Seton Hall University president, students in the United States are established.” over a two-year period. and members of the University’s enrolled at public institutions, — Dorett Smith — Dorett Smith

SPRING2005 9 FOCUSON administration Mentorship Makes a Career

ast summer, while attending attended Seton Hall. Her sister, advisement and curriculum mended for full accreditation a meeting devoted to the Marie Drennan-Graves, is a sec- review. As a member of several in March,” explains Huckvale. study of women in the retary for Campus Ministry; her University-wide committees, she NCATE accreditation will pro- Ldeanship, Manina Urgolo brother-in-law, Tom Graves, is deals with diversity, academic vide a prestigious, nationally Huckvale, M.P.A. ’86/Ed.D. ’94, a lead painter in Physical Plant; integrity and retention. Within recognized seal of approval of associate dean for academic and her two nieces also work CEHS, she serves on several the College’s success at preparing affairs in the College of on campus. “When my children National Council for Accreditation competent, socially conscious, Education and Human Services were here, we would occasional- of Teacher Education (NCATE) reflective professionals. (CEHS), learned she wasn’t the ly get together for lunch in the accreditation subcommittees. While accreditation is of anomaly she thought she was. Galleon Room, and we would “The recent accreditation visit paramount importance, Huckvale “In our discussion, it became always need to take over a big was a success due to teamwork is in the education business clear that many women do table,” Huckvale exclaims. among the faculty, and the because of the students. “In my not take the traditional track The diversity of professional College expects to be recom- role, I get to solve a lot of prob- of teaching, research and pub- opportunities that Seton Hall lishing to a corner office in provides is just as important to academe,” muses Huckvale. Huckvale as the camaraderie she Huckvale’s climb up the has found. Huckvale came back “ivory tower” began via a detour to the College in 1991 as direc- through health care, but her tor of field experience and certi- roots were always in education. fication. After a year, she moved A speech pathologist and special into the dean’s suite, first as education teacher in the United assistant to then-dean Bernice States and Canada for 10 years, Bass de Martinez, Ph.D. and she taught children with severe next as assistant dean for student disabilities, compromised immune and community affairs. In 2004, systems and tuberculosis. she was named associate dean Returning to her home state for student, community and aca- of New Jersey, she enrolled in demic affairs, serving with Dean the healthcare track of Seton Joseph De Pierro, Ed.D. “In many Hall University’s graduate program ways, the deans — both Dr. de in public administration and Martinez and Joe De Pierro — obtained a graduate assistantship have opened my eyes to the in the College of Arts and many opportunities within the Sciences. After earning an M.P.A. field of teacher education and in 1986, she stayed on campus higher education,” Huckvale says. to serve as assistant to the dean So, what does an associate of the College of Nursing. dean for academic affairs do In 1989, Huckvale once every day? Huckvale exclaims: again explored a career at the “There have never been two days intersection of health care and the same!” She oversees students’ education. For two years, she fieldwork, contracts, grants and worked as a health education publications. She is involved in specialist/grant administrator student recruitment, student for the Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation in West Orange before returning to Seton Hall — My goal is and CEHS. “I have stayed at “ Seton Hall because of the family always to have atmosphere,” Huckvale explains. Several of Huckvale’s family students leave my members also have Seton Hall office with smiles ties. Her son and daughter, Alexander and Lesley Dunn, on their faces.” 10 SETONHALLUNIVERSITYMAGAZINE I have had so “many positive experiences with students that I often continue to keep in lems, and I never turn any stu- touch throughout Being an excellent mentor Says Dean De Pierro: “Dr. dent away,” says the associate comes naturally to Huckvale, Huckvale’s selection for this pres- dean. “My goal is always to their careers. and, in turn, she credits her own tigious leadership program is a have students leave my office ” mentors with guiding her in a testimony to her potential as a with smiles on their faces. At CEHS graduate assistant slightly atypical path to higher professional and as a leader.” times I’ve even counseled stu- Tasha Toy attests to Huckvale’s education administration. They It comes as no surprise that dents out of teaching when I close involvement with students helped her to realize she had de Martinez, who served as a could tell they would be more and her mentorship. “As I transferable skills, expertise and mentor for Huckvale, nominated successful in other fields. And embark on my dissertation,” says a variety of valuable experiences. her for Leadership America. I have had so many positive Toy, “Dr. Huckvale has contin- “Women and men need a net- De Martinez, who now works experiences with students that ued her investment in my devel- work to help them advance if at California State University in I often continue to keep in opment as a woman, scholar and they are not following a tradi- Sacramento as special assistant touch throughout their careers.” citizen of a global community.” tional route,” asserts Huckvale. to the president and professor, Huckvale’s own professional reminisces about the time when network is about to expand Huckvale applied for her first exponentially. She has been job at CEHS: “I remember vivid- invited to join Leadership ly when I interviewed Manina. America, a premier network of She conveyed she was open to more than 1,700 professional new challenges and growth women. It was founded in 1988 by a diverse group of women, including corporate CEOs; In my role, I entrepreneurs; and leaders from “ government, education, media get to solve a lot and nonprofit organizations. of problems, and Leadership America provides its members with a unique oppor- I never turn any tunity to work together to increase their understanding of student away. how issues of national importance ” impact their respective organiza- experiences. I feel especially tions, communities and lives. privileged that Manina and I are Each year, alumnae of now in the same network. As Leadership America’s American noted psychologist Carl Rogers Issues Forum select 100 women once said, ‘We are always in a to participate in this yearlong, state of becoming.’” three-city program that includes Of all the valued colleagues debates, discussions, lectures, and students in Huckvale’s net- site visits and group projects. As work, de Martinez clearly occu- one of those chosen, Huckvale pies a special place. Huckvale traveled to Denver in April, and comments, “It is significant that will travel to Washington, D.C., we have stayed in touch despite in June and to Chicago in multiple job changes and the September to attend sessions on fact that we live on different power, globalization, the econo- coasts. Perhaps more than any- my, the future and leadership one else, Bernice encourages me skills. She anticipates that the to reflect on what I’ve done and experience will be personally and what I plan to do.” This is, after professionally rewarding, perhaps all, the essence of mentorship, leading to additional opportuni- which Huckvale defines as “to ties for Seton Hall to partner with give of yourself, not expecting corporations and government anything in return.” entities in new and exciting ways. — Catherine Memory Ian Bradshaw SPRING2005 11 STUDENT spotlight In a Catholic Classroom, ed to our family and friends, and could be passionate about teach- EPICS Lights the Way compassionate about her work ing,” Wallis recalls. He remained as a K-5 teacher consultant.” close to Bechler and eventually Yet, even with such an inspir- realized that his own place was The mediocre teacher tells. ing teacher as a role model, in front of a classroom. “ Wallis did not recognize his own After graduation, Wallis The good teacher explains. call to teaching until he took a earned a provisional teaching communication course in his certificate and was a substitute The superior teacher demonstrates. junior year at Aquinas, taught by teacher in English and commu- Curtis Bechler, Ph.D. “The way nication arts for grades six The great teacher inspires. he demanded our attention in through 12 in and around Grand — William” Arthur Ward the classroom was amazing,” Rapids. Then, in 2003, he joined the Jesuit Volunteer Corps (JVC), working for a year at Sports4Kids in Oakland, California. The non- profit sports organization strives to build a safe and friendly envi- ronment where students can learn the values of work ethic, teamwork and sportsmanship. Assigned to Hoover Elementary School, Wallis served as the physical education coordi- nator, after-school program director and recess monitor. As part of a faith-based community, he lived with four other Jesuit volunteers who shared expenses and household duties. “While working at Hoover, one of my duties was to run an after-school program,” Wallis recalls. “The school’s population was predominately African- American, most of whom were considered to be at risk. I real- ized early on that many of my

Bill Blanchard students were neglected emo- Brian Wallis, a graduate student in Seton Hall University’s Educational Partners in Catholic Schools (EPICS) tionally and physically, and that program, teaches American Literature and Honors American Literature to 10th graders, as well as Freshman was often the root of many of Reading, at Saint Anthony High School in Jersey City. their personal problems.” For Wallis, his experiences at ince childhood, Brian College in Grand Rapids, he Wallis remembers. “He also Hoover would become a guiding Wallis has known he majored in English, graduating showed respect to us as stu- force behind his life decisions. S wanted to make a positive in 2002. Wallis is now a gradu- dents. I really wanted to demon- Guiding the students prepared impact on the lives of others. ate student at Seton Hall strate those particular character- him to communicate and work Yet his path for doing so University in the Educational istics in my own life. more effectively with individuals remained unclear. Born Partners in Catholic Schools “Throughout my first two from diverse socioeconomic and and raised in Grand Rapids, (EPICS) program. years at Aquinas, I didn’t know cultural backgrounds. Michigan, Wallis is the product Wallis’ mother, Susan, was a what I wanted to do,” Wallis As he prepared for life after of a Catholic school education. role model for his entire family. continues. “I just knew I had to the JVC, Wallis first thought he “I started in kindergarten and “Growing up, I went to Mass impact lives in some way.” would simply become a teacher. have remained affiliated and with my family every Sunday, Bechler took Wallis under He recalls, “However, I found involved with Catholic schools and my mom served as a real his wing, hiring him to work myself asking, ‘Is there a pro- through my fifth year in col- example,” Wallis says. “She is outside the classroom. “Dr. Bechler, gram out there that offers a faith- lege,” notes Wallis. At Aquinas constantly giving. She’s dedicat- as my mentor, showed me that I based community, full-time

12 SETONHALLUNIVERSITYMAGAZINE God has blessed me with a drive “and a passion to fight through the ups and downs that manifest when working with students who come teaching and a master’s program?” from tough backgrounds. Saint Michael’s Rectory in Jersey If such a program existed, he ” City with six other EPICS students, knew he had to apply. After including his two closest Seton searching on the Internet, Wallis Hall friends, Raleigh Woodruff found what he was looking for and Ben Richardsville. in Seton Hall’s EPICS program. “Raleigh and Ben have been EPICS is modeled after the very supportive,” Wallis says. University of Notre Dame’s “Moving can be intimidating, Alliance for Catholic Education, especially when you’re coming which recruits student volunteers from a different part of the coun- from all colleges and universities try. The East Coast was hard to offering an undergraduate degree get used to at first — people are program in education. Seton Hall, always on the go. It took me in its program to train teachers some time to really adjust, but for New Jersey’s urban parochial Bill Blanchard my friends have really warmed Brian Wallis builds a rapport with his students at Saint Anthony High schools, recruits talented liberal School in Jersey City by showing he is there for the long haul. Wallis has me up to life in the East.” arts graduates from all over the vowed not to miss a day of school. Wallis also credits his girl- country. These EPICS students, friend, Suzanne Perry, with who come from diverse back- use throughout my teaching.” months. “I’ve found the classes helping him get acclimated. grounds, take part in an inten- Since beginning his teaching to be helpful and challenging at “Suzanne and I met while work- sive two-year in-service experi- last September at Saint Anthony’s, the same time,” he notes. “My ing for the JVC in Oakland. As ence while earning a master’s Wallis has been building rapport cohort [Cohort 5] is loaded with I share my experiences with her, degree in education and their in his classes. “The first few weeks amazing people and amazing she gives me so much support. state certification. Three pillars, were full of cold stares, and the minds. The quality of people She is a great listener, and I feel or core values, characterize the students were very reluctant to this program attracts constantly blessed to have her in my life.” EPICS program’s mission: profes- open up to me,” he remembers. impresses me.” Perry continues to work for the sional development, community “One of my students wouldn’t Father Kevin M. Hanbury JVC, recruiting in the East from life and spiritual growth. even look at me when I started, ’68/M.Div. ’75/Ed.S. ’79/Ed.D. northern New Jersey to Maine. Seton Hall’s EPICS program and now, she is really responding. ’85, director of the EPICS pro- After Wallis graduates in May offered Wallis an opportunity to “In order to really make an gram, is thrilled to have a stu- 2006, he will continue to teach, pursue his goal of serving others impact in the classroom, kids dent of Wallis’ caliber. “Brian most likely in a parochial school. — while also pursuing his per- have to be able to trust you,” represents the type of students “I feel indebted to Catholic sonal goals. “Through EPICS, Wallis continues. “My goals were EPICS was created to attract — schools, because I’ve grown up I’m teaching at an inner-city to show them that I’m for real, EPICS students have the passion in that system. I would also like school, earning my master’s that they can trust me, and that to teach as a vocation, not mere- to start my coaching career,” degree and growing spiritually I’m here to stay.” ly as a career. These students are notes Wallis, who enjoyed recre- and culturally by living in a faith- Those first few weeks were examples of what it means to ational sports growing up, espe- based community,” he says. “I tough, but to show his students teach as Jesus did.” cially basketball and tennis. couldn’t ask for anything more.” that he was there for the long For Wallis, every aspect of “God has provided me with Five days a week, Wallis haul, Wallis vowed not to miss a EPICS fits closely with his values an opportunity to serve under- reports to Saint Anthony High day of school. “I found myself and professional goals, especially privileged and at-risk kids,” School in Jersey City, were he turning to God a lot during these his goal to make an impact on Wallis affirms. “I know I will teaches American Literature and weeks,” Wallis says. “When I feel students most in need. “The real learn from them each and every Honors American Literature to completely empty inside, I’ve beneficiaries of the EPICS pro- day. I hope they will feel the 10th graders, as well as Freshman always turned to Him and He gram are the very same students same strong connection.” Reading. Like Hoover Elementary, fills me back up. I am most ful- whom I long to work with,” he — Shannon Rossman Allen, M.A. ’04 Saint Anthony’s is very diverse: filled when I incorporate God affirms. “God has blessed me 80 percent of its students are into my life, and it has been that with a drive and a passion to If you are interested in African-American and 18 percent way since I was a child.” fight through the ups and downs providing housing in a faith-based are Hispanic, according to Wallis. Wallis enjoys the course- that manifest when working community for students in the “Teaching in the inner city is work in the EPICS program. He with students who come from EPICS program, contact Father very different from teaching in an comes to Seton Hall’s campus tough backgrounds.” Kevin M. Hanbury, director of the affluent area,” Wallis notes, “I’m once a month, on a Friday night, EPICS also provides Wallis program, at [email protected] thankful that my JVC position Saturday and Sunday, with a with the support system necessary or (973) 275-2854. For more provided me with strong, relevant cohort of EPICS students who to stay fresh and energized in information on the EPICS program, experiences that I’ve been able to complete a course every two the teaching ministry. He lives in visit education.shu.edu.

SPRING2005 13

Seton Hall Shares Papal Expertise with the World

n May 18 — what would have been Pope John Paul II’s 85th birthday — a 7,000-foot mountain in Italy’s rugged Gran Sasso range was named “John Paul’s Peak” in memory of the 263rd successor of St. Peter who Opassed away in Rome on April 2. It is a fitting tribute to this Polish-born Roman pontiff who had been a dominant, seemingly indestructible spiritual force on the world stage for more than a quarter century — and a real, physical presence for the millions who had seen him in his many travels as an apostolic pilgrim.

Yet few knew better than the Holy Father the Radio, Fox News Channel and The Star-Ledger. But fragility and transience of life. Childhood near-death that was only the tip of the media iceberg. experiences, the loss of his entire family by age 20, While many in the University community have multiple injuries, an assassination attempt in 1981 been touched personally by the pope and have studied and Parkinson’s disease all took their toll on the man. his pontificate, a number of highly accomplished His remarkable example of faith moved Catholics and individuals shared with the media — and the world — non-Catholics alike worldwide to gather en masse and their papal expertise and their personal associations to seek moments of solitude, to pray — initially, for with the late pontiff, including Father Anthony his recovery and then once death had come, to cele- Figueiredo, M. Div. ’94, S.T.L., S.T.D., assistant professor brate his life. of systematic theology; Monsignor Robert J. Wister, Weeks before his death, sensing that a papal transi- ’65/M.Div. ’68, D. Eccl.Hist., associate professor tion was imminent, the media marshaled its resources of Church history; and Jo Renee Formicola, Ph.D., and unleashed reporters with the intensity of a military professor of political science. campaign. For major media outlets, the nation’s richest “Other universities might have someone who repository of expertise on John Paul II, the papacy and specializes in Catholic history, but is not a specialist Vatican issues was clearly Seton Hall University. on the Vatican and the pope,” says Monsignor Wister. During the Holy Father’s final illness, University “We happen to have three individuals in particular President Monsignor Robert Sheeran ’67, S.T.D., was who are knowledgeable about the papacy. That’s

Photo © L’Osservatore Romano called upon for interviews with NJN, National Public why the media seek us out.”

By Steven Carr

SPRING2005 15 hat makes this “triangle of papal expertise,” (Left) Father Anthony Figueiredo shares a private moment with Pope John as Father Figueiredo refers to it, so potent is Paul II. (Above) The pope was always drawn to rugged landscapes; in his that each person offers a different perspective younger days, he was an avid mountain climber. (Page 17, l to r) This billboard was photographed by Seton Hall graduate student David Peterson when he was on John Paul II’s pontificate, which — along with in Rome for Pope John Paul II’s funeral. Jo Renee Formicola presents the Holy the ecclesiastical expertise of numerous faculty Father with a copy of her book, John Paul II: Prophetic Politician. Monsignor members on the Seton Hall campus — makes for a Robert Wister (center) and fellow priests meet with the pope at North American combination difficult for any other university to match. College in Rome in 1979. Mother Teresa and members of her community greet the Holy Father in St. Peter’s Basilica. Prophet in the Political Realm Formicola, a specialist in Church-state relations who wrote her Church History Illuminated doctoral dissertation on the Catholic Church and human rights, Monsignor Wister, who lived in Rome as a seminarian from 1965- concentrates on the political aspects of Pope John Paul II’s legacy. 69 and as a graduate student from 1976-80, has taught courses at WAs she was writing the dissertation, the pope had just been Seton Hall on popes and the papacy, and offers insights into the elected; his first meeting at the United Nations focused on the historical and diplomatic aspects of the Holy See. A consultant for need for diplomats to advance human rights around the world. CBS Evening News, Monsignor Wister has covered every important “From that moment on, I followed everything he said and event of the papacy since the death of Pope Paul VI in 1978 and did,” Formicola notes. “When I wrote John Paul II: Prophetic worked with CBS when Pope John Paul II was elected. He had an Politician [2002], one of a very few political books on his exclusive agreement with the network to report on the passing of pontificate, I only had to do limited research because I had John Paul II and the transition to a new pope. been writing about him and cataloging everything he said and “As the pope’s health declined, the network had all my contact did for 20 years.” information to get in touch with me whenever I’d go away,” Formicola’s book contends that the pope rose above the tem- Monsignor Wister says. “It’s been that way for the last two years.” poral fray and took a prophetic approach to politics. He spoke During this year’s spring break, Monsignor Wister was sched- truth to power and called statesmen to a higher order of political uled to go on vacation, but canceled the trip when the pope was values — transcendent values — without being partisan. hospitalized for the second time. He spent the next five days at “John Paul’s political legacy is characterized by religious network studios in New York City, serving as a papal expert for engagement, conciliation and outreach to more than 100 diverse, CBS Evening News. sovereign states,” Formicola says. “His legacy is a reflection of all his efforts to fulfill the Church’s spiritual mission, that is, to teach, Honored to be Chosen preach and sanctify its adherents. He accomplished this by his Father Figueiredo, who serves as an exclusive analyst for MSNBC, tireless work in the international arena for human rights, social offers an insider’s view of the papacy. A former banker who speaks justice, economic development and peace.” seven languages, he wrote his doctoral dissertation in Rome on the In a 2002 audience, Formicola presented her book to the Holy Magisterium, which is the teaching authority of the pope and the Father. She later received a note from his secretary saying that bishops — a vast, complex area of expertise. This positioned him

John Paul appreciated her political characterization of him. to serve as special assistant to Pope John Paul II for four ground- Photos © Servizio Fotografico de L’Osservatore Romano; Fotografia Felici

16 SETON HALL UNIVERSITY MAGAZINE breaking Synods of Bishops: the Americas, Europe, Asia and enlighten people about the full impact of this remarkable man.” Australasia/Oceania, in preparation for the Great Jubilee in 2000. Upon the pope’s passing, media coverage grew into a non-stop “These were major historical meetings where top theologians international event characterized by collective, heartfelt mourn- from every continent met to decide the future of the Church,” ing, historical commentary and political analysis. International Father Figueiredo recalls. “I could have been given any responsi- interest in the Vatican, the conclave and a new pope remained bility, but I was asked to be the Holy Father’s personal secretary intense. A significant number of Seton Hall priests, historians and during these sessions, each of which lasted a month. I was seminarians joined in the global dialogue during this momentous immensely honored.” period in history. Father Figueiredo grew to know John Paul II during these Monsignor Raymond Kupke ’69/M.Div. ’77, Ph.D., adjunct meetings. “He truly was God’s choice. A real father figure. A man professor of Church history, gave newspaper, radio and television concerned with every person, a man of prayer, a man who treated interviews ranging from live commentary during the pope’s funeral everyone the same regardless of their station in life,” he says. for News 12 New Jersey to an interview with NBC’s Today. Father After the synods, Father Figueiredo’s relationship with the Joseph Chapel, S.T.D., associate dean of Immaculate Conception pope deepened as he was invited to share meals with the Holy Seminary School of Theology, spent the day after the pope’s death at Father and celebrate Mass in his private chapel. “It was daunting CNN en Español in New York City providing commentary in fluent to be with him in the early hours. He saw his mission as a priest Spanish. He also gave several New York-area news interviews. first, then as the pope. Christ was the center of his day, and he Father Anthony Ziccardi, M.Div. ’90, S.S.L., assistant professor of celebrated the Eucharist with great fervor,” Father Figueiredo Biblical studies, served as a commentator for Fox Radio, fitting in says. “After the Mass, he greeted each of us personally, and I several New York-area news and newspaper interviews. often had breakfast or lunch with him. I consider it a great gift.” MSNBC, The Star-Ledger, WABC-TV and WNBC-TV interviewed Seton Hall undergraduate and graduate students, as well as Father A Papal Pace Unlike Any Other Kevin M. Hanbury ’68/M.Div. ’75/Ed.S. ’79/Ed.D. ’85, associate s the pope’s health deteriorated, Formicola, dean of the College of Education and Human Services, before, Monsignor Wister and Father Figueiredo com- during and after they viewed the papal funeral on a large-screen mitted more of their busy schedules to fielding television in the Pirate’s Cove, Seton Hall’s on-campus coffeehouse media questions about the pope, his legacy, the that had opened at 3:45 a.m. for the occasion. papal transition and speculation about a successor. Many seminarians also commented on the personal Seton Hall’s priests, faculty and seminarians received calls significance of this event to them via interviews with WCBS radio, from the global press as well as national and local media — CNN, The Star-Ledger, WABC-TV and more. Monsignor Robert F. from the International Herald Tribune, The New York Times, The Coleman ’74, J.C.D., rector and dean of Immaculate Conception AAssociated Press and the to Fox News, NBC’s Seminary School of Theology, and Father Thomas P. Nydegger, Boston Globe Today show, National Public Radio and Larry King Live on CNN. M.Div. ’92, vice rector, often joined the seminarians in their inter- “We wanted the media to tap into our expertise,” says Father views, and provided theological commentary. Figueiredo. “This was a unique, unprecedented moment that Rounding out Seton Hall’s substantial team of experts was Greg none of us will see again. It was an opportunity for us to Tobin, senior adviser for strategic communications and author of

SPRING2005 17 a Christ-like life. Cries of “Saint! Saint!” filled the air as 12 white- gloved pallbearers presented the simple wood casket one last time to the crowd, before they re-entered St. Peter’s to lay the pope to his final rest. Throughout the period of mourning and anticipation, Seton Hall’s papal experts continued answering media questions, initially speculating about a successor, and then, once Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger of Germany was elected Pope Benedict XVI, offering their insights into this new leader of the Catholic Church. “Pope Benedict XVI will work to reverse the secularization of Europe through new and strong evangelization efforts. He is a clear thinker and writer who will spread the Gospel of Christ,” says Monsignor Wister. He believes this pope does not have to be simply an extension of Pope John Paul II, as many consider him. “He will be whatever he wants. Some people say he has to be media-oriented. I don’t think so. If he’s not media savvy, he will have to be well-protected because he will be subjected to more media scrutiny than his predecessors.” Formicola has a slightly different view. “John Paul II raised the bar,” she says. “From here on, a pope cannot be anything other than a geopolitical actor because he has to play a role of preserving the freedom of the Church in order to carry out its spiritual mission.” Father Figueiredo anticipates both tradition and innovation from the new pope. “In [the former] Cardinal Ratzinger, we have a humble German scholar, a providential choice for pope,” he says. “The pontiff is making the necessary transition from the role of ‘defender of doctrine’ to the world stage as ‘unifier and spiritual

Photo © Servizio Fotograficoleader.’ de L’Osservatore Romano Benedict will be very firm on doctrine. We know that. Pope John Paul II at the opening of the Holy Door at St. Peter’s Basilica in the But you will see a man who is much more approachable than this Jubilee Year of 2000. For more than 25 years, the Holy Father was a dominant, reputation as an authoritarian, Germanic figure.” seemingly indestructible force on the world stage. Seton Hall will be in a unique position to follow Pope Benedict XVI, Father Figueiredo believes, as it was with John Paul II. “Not only do I know him personally from my work with the bishops Selecting the Pope: Uncovering the Mysteries of Papal Elections [2003] and cardinals, but he was one of John Paul II’s closest advisers and and Holy Father: Benedict XVI, Pontiff for a New Era [2005]. He taught at a number of German Catholic universities as professor of managed a marathon schedule before, during and after the con- dogmatic theology. I believe that we’re in for a highly adventurous clave that included National Public Radio interviews, a New York pontificate that will surprise us.” Times interview and photo shoot on campus, and appearances on Whatever transpires during Pope Benedict’s reign, many Vatican CBS’s Early Show and Fox News channel’s Fox and Friends. observers agree that John Paul’s pontificate will be the benchmark against which popes will be measured for generations. A 20th-Century Pontiff “Seton Hall’s motto, Hazard Zet Forward [‘In Spite of the One important reason the media kept Seton Hall’s papal experts so Hazards, Go Forward’], epitomizes the true essence of his pontif- busy was the pioneering, pilgrim nature of John Paul II himself. icate. It’s a point I always stressed in my interviews,” Father “From a media perspective, there’s never been a pope like him,” Figueiredo says. Formicola says. “He was a geopolitical media icon. Traveling mil- “John Paul II wanted to be a witness to hope, and he used his lions of miles. Waving from the ‘popemobile.’ Touching young and own suffering to reach out to millions who are also suffering,” he old. Believers and unbelievers. He’s lunching with academics one continues. “Old age and sickness are a part of life, and the papacy day, [U2’s] Bono the next. Marvel Comics even published a comic doesn’t stop when you’re inefficient. That’s why resignation never book about him. He was a darling of the press.” was an option for him. One of the most revealing moments in his Pope John XXIII opened up the notion of Church renewal, pontificate came a few years ago when a diplomat asked him why Formicola says, advancing the idea that there should be ecumenism, he didn’t step down. The pope’s response was quite simple and freedom of conscience, a breaking down of age-old barriers, but telling: ‘Did Jesus ever step down from his cross?’” John Paul II revved it up to warp speed. “It began with Pope John In an interview with Lester Holt of MSNBC, Father Figueiredo XXIII, built a little with Paul VI, but really mushroomed with John commented: “The difficulty is for those of us who are left behind. Paul II,” the political scientist notes. “This is a man who figured We will miss a great, great man — one who has touched me out a ‘third way.’ Not ideologically right or left, but politics and personally. I would not be a priest today if it were not for the economics based on the principles of Jesus Christ.” witness of John Paul II. Like John Paul’s Peak, he called us to ever greater heights.”
The Bar Has Been Raised With the death of Pope John Paul II, millions of faithful, young and For more stories on Seton Hall’s Papal expertise, visit old, flocked to Rome to pay their last respects. Immense sadness at events.shu.edu/pope. his passing was mixed with applause and singing in celebration of

18 SETON HALL UNIVERSITY MAGAZINE Priorities and Projects A Campaign Progress Report Ever Forward: The Seton Hall Sesquicentennial Campaign — the most ambitious fundraising initiative in the University’s history — is on track to meet its goal of $150 million by the target date of December 2007. Together, more than 21,000 alumni, Seton Hall parents, faculty, corporations, foundations and other organizations, have helped the University surpass the 50 percent mark with their gifts totaling more than $80 million.

$175 GIVINGOPPORTUNITIES 53% to Goal $150 PHYSICALPLANT $68 M $150 SCIENCEAND TECHNOLOGY CENTER $25 M $125 Million UNIVERSITY CENTER $15 M WHITEHEAD SCHOOLOF DIPLOMACY $100 AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS $15 M

HERITAGE BUILDINGS $7.5 M $75 •STAFFORD HALL More •CARRIAGE HOUSE than $50 •CHAPELOFTHE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION $80 ATHLETICAND RECREATIONAL FACILITIES $2.5 M Million $25 ALUMNI CENTER $1.5 M CENTERFOR CATHOLIC STUDIES $0 AND G.K.CHESTERTON INSTITUTE Goal Actual FOR FAITHAND CULTURE $1 M CENTERFOR INTERNATIONAL STUDIES $500,000

ENDOWMENT $48 M SCHOLARSHIPS $24 M PROFESSORSHIPS $14 M CATHOLIC MISSION $5 M ATHLETIC PROGRAM $4 M STUDENT LIFE $1 M

ANNUALFUNDS $34 M

TOTAL $150 M

SPRING2005 19 Photos by Bill Blanchard and Linz Photography

The Richie Regan Recreation and Athletic Center was transformed on November 6 for the gala event to kick off Ever Forward: The Seton Hall University Sesquicentennial Campaign. Pictured at the gala are (clock- wise from left) Charles and Joan Alberto, founders of the Charles and Joan Alberto Italian Studies Institute; Bruce Tomason ’69, vice chair of the Ever Forward cam- paign and University regent, with his wife, Carol; Phillip Shannon, co-chair of the Ever Forward Campaign Committee and University regent, with his wife, Mary, and David Gerstein, University regent; and Thomas Sharkey ’54, chair of the Campaign Committee, and his wife, Ruth.

The Ever Forward Campaign, which will raise a minimum of $150 million, will trans- form the Seton Hall campus, significantly increase the University’s endowment and create a culture of stewardship and responsi- bility throughout the Seton Hall community.

20 SETONHALLUNIVERSITYMAGAZINE SPIRITOFGIVING Leveraging Their Love of Seton Hall

uring Operation Sail in 1976, Joseph J. Hughes ’71 received a hush-hush call from the New Jersey Dgovernor’s office. His Springfield- based limousine rental firm, Country Club Services Inc., was asked to line up 14 limousines at a certain hour at Newark Liberty International Airport. It was only when the limos reached the airport tarmac that Hughes learned the reason for the secrecy: His firm would be chauffeuring Queen Elizabeth II and her entourage. Managing the flow of people and their vehicles — at VIP events, major golf tournaments, marathons, festivals, the Statue of Liberty’s re-lighting — is Country Club Services’ niche. Hughes and his wife, Lorraine A. Hughes ’72/M.B.A. ’82, founded the company in the early 1970s. They met as undergraduates at Seton Hall University. She came from Kearney; he grew up in West Orange and Orange. Entrepreneurial even as a young- ster, Joe delivered newspapers, then worked as a caddy and parked cars all through college. He knew he wanted to major in business right from the start. Serving with the Pershing Rifles at Seton Hall provided Joe with excellent discipline and honed his team and people skills, he says. It also gave him a common interest with Lorraine, a math major on the women’s drill team.

“When we were married, we made a Bill Blanchard decision jointly to take this risk jointly,” he recalls about starting the business that shares his thoughts about one of the most The University is “moving forward con- he leads as president. Now that Lorraine remarkable people he knows: Monsignor stantly, everything’s improving,” Joe says, is retired from AT&T as a vice president, Robert Sheeran ’67, University president. “not just test scores but the quality of the she has been managing several of Country “He’s a very dynamic person, full of life. students, not just the academics but the Club’s business operations, Joe relates I’ve never met anyone quite like him,” says special events. It seems that Seton Hall with admiration. From its valet parking Joe. “Listening to him, you want to go out never rests on its laurels.” beginnings, the Hughes’ company has and do more.” Adds Lorraine: “We enjoy going to become recognized for handling complex Doing more is what the Hughes do cultural events like the Philip and Mary logistics in parking and transportation best. Joe is a member of Seton Hall’s Shannon Seton Hall Speaker Series. We’re services. This winter, while public artists University Advisory Council and Pirate avid Pirate fans. The school gave me a ter- Christo and Jeanne-Claude’s creative team Blue, has served on the Alumni Board and rific education, and I feel now that I’m in constructed 7,500 fabric gates in New co-chairs the Stillman School’s annual golf a position to say thank you in a positive York City’s Central Park, bike patrols outing. Lorraine was invited to join Seton way.” Their gift “leverages back,” she hired by Country Club Services directed Hall’s Arts Council last fall. There’s another believes. “It’s an opportunity to take what the heavy equipment to ensure joggers way they enjoy supporting Seton Hall’s Seton Hall has given me, both education- could still get around the paths. strengths. Together, they have made a ally and financially, and recycle it into a Having worked with well-known commitment to name a conference room new generation of Seton Hall students.” artists, actors, golf pros and CEOs, Joe in the new Science and Technology Center. — Donna Shoemaker

SPRING2005 21 Center Advances Faith and Culture

“The goal of the Center for Catholic Studies is to link Catholicism’s orientation to ‘human wholeness’ to every area of contemporary culture — science, art, the humanities and the professions.” — Monsignor Richard Liddy, Ph.D.

he Center for Catholic Studies, fiscal and space capacity. The number of students majoring which includes the undergraduate in Catholic studies is increasing. The Chesterton Institute program in Catholic studies, is producing a growing list of publications and conferences. the Institute on Work, and the And the Institute on Work is providing more and more G.K. Chesterton Institute for services and resources to workers in New Jersey. Faith and Culture, is dedicated to The primary focus of the new funding will be faculty a dialogue between the Catholic development, which is at the heart of the center’s mission to tradition and all of the disciplines integrate Catholicism fully into the academic environment. and professions that are part of Seminars are an important part of this effort. For example, the Seton Hall University experi- a spring faculty seminar addressed “Augustine and the ence. In the past, virtually all of Seton Hall’s students and Hermeneutics of Suspicion.” The center also plans to attract faculty were Catholic. Today, the University is much more more Catholic artists and writers to campus. Tdiverse, so the center’s mission is to develop an understand- Funds for student development will be used for educational ing of Catholic values among faculty, students, alumni and programs, publications and study abroad programs, as well as the wider community. to endow scholarships. Such endowments will allow students “The goal of the Center for Catholic Studies is to link to deepen their understanding of the Catholic faith and its Catholicism’s orientation to ‘human wholeness’ to every role in history and culture. area of contemporary culture — science, art, the humanities To accommodate the center’s rapid growth, funds also will and the professions,” says Monsignor Richard Liddy, Ph.D., be used to renovate a new site large enough to consolidate the University Professor of Catholic Thought and Culture and center’s three components — now housed separately in Walsh the center’s director. Library and Fahy Hall. This new home would provide a fixed To support the center, $2.5 million has been earmarked identity for the center, improve the administration of its pro- through the Ever Forward campaign for its programs and grams and offer meeting space for seminars. seminars on faith and culture and $1.5 million for the — Steven Carr renovation of a new facility to house its three components in one central place. For more information about the Center for Catholic Studies, This financial support could not come at a better time. the Institute on Work and the G.K. Chesterton Institute for Faith and

The center’s programs are expanding rapidly, stretching its Culture, visit academic.shu.edu/ccs/. Michael Paras

22 SETONHALLUNIVERSITYMAGAZINE Clockwise from top: Monsignor Richard Liddy, Ph.D., University Professor of Catholic Thought and Culture and director of the Center for Catholic Studies; Father Ian Boyd, C.S.B., director of the Chesterton Institute and editor of The Chesterton Review; William Toth, Ph.D., co-director of the Institute on Work; and Barrie Peterson, M.Div., co-director of the Institute on Work. Support Stems from Friendship

is legend began as a fabled freshman point guard for the Pirates’ 39-1 season. It soared into a senior year H leading teammates to the 1953 National Invitation Tournament title. His story stretched onward to accolades as a coach, director of athletics, and energetic raiser of funds and fans. His name adorns the field house and now the recreation center at Seton Hall University. Say “Richie” or “The Cat,” and everyone knows you mean Richard J. Regan ’53/M.A. ’67. For Kenneth Kunzman, Richie defined not only Pirate pride; he also defined friendship. “I’m sitting here looking at his picture,” Kunzman says, speaking from his law office, Connell Foley LLP, in Roseland, New Jersey. “Richie had such magnetism. He could pick up the phone, call people million to strengthen the facilities, scholar- Kunzman recalls. Bill Raftery, then head from years back and get them to do things ships and teams so beloved by the couple. coach of men’s basketball, was their neigh- that you or I couldn’t get them to do even if Kunzman hopes supporting the endow- bor. “I became involved with Seton Hall as they were reasonable things,” he chuckles. ment “will involve as many people as a fan and as a friend of Richie’s and Bill’s,” The business attorney’s stories readily possible — that’s what Richie would have he adds. In 1985, when Richie became the flow about Richie and Sheila Regan, their wanted.” first executive director of the Pirate Blue eight children, and how Richie adored his Kunzman’s friendship with Richie took Athletic Fund, Kunzman agreed to co-chair family. After Sheila died in 1991, two years root close to campus. Parents of six chil- it with Gerstein, and relished that role for later Richie married Sue Dilley, “ a great dren and grandparents of 17, Kenneth and 13 years. The two were inducted as hon- coach at Seton Hall,” Kunzman relates. Anne Kunzman have lived in the same orary members of the Seton Hall Athletic (She later served as director of athletics, house in South Orange since 1970. Two Hall of Fame’s Class of 2004. among other leadership roles.) blocks away is Seton Hall Preparatory As counsel for Seton Hall’s Board of To lengthen the Regan legacy, Kunzman School, from which their only son, Regents, Kunzman reflects, “I have come to has suited up for the kind of team effort Kenneth, graduated. know and have tremendous respect for Richie prized. He co-chairs (with David “When the children were young and I Monsignor [Robert] Sheeran [’67] and the Gerstein ’59) the Richie and Sue Regan was working hard as a young lawyer, our regents.” Honoring Kunzman’s integrity, Endowed Fund for Athletics. It seeks $4 night out was to go see Seton Hall play,” Seton Hall School of Law awarded him its 1998 St. Thomas More Medal. “I have been in The Best Lawyers in America,” Kunzman says, “but this medal means more to me.” Loyalty to Seton Hall extends well beyond those who earned its diplomas, Kunzman is convinced. In academics and athletics alike, he affirms, “There are a lot of non-alumni in this area who absolutely identify with the success of Seton Hall.” — Donna Shoemaker

A longtime friend of Richie Regan ’53/M.A. ’67, Kenneth Kunzman serves as counsel for Seton Hall’s Board of Regents. He’s also taken on an even bigger role — serving as co-chair of the Richie and Sue Regan Endowed Fund for Athletics with David Gerstein ’59. Kunzman fondly remembered Richie at the dedication of the Richie Regan Recreation and Athletic Center in November with the Regan family. Coach “Shep” Leads Off Baseball Endowment

pon the August 2003 retirement of including former student-athletes as well Seton Hall University’s legendary as high school friends and teammates. baseball head coach, Michael J. “I really like meeting people face-to-face,” USheppard ’58/M.A. ’67, the Sheppard says. “I want to reach out to my University launched a campaign to estab- circle of colleagues to help the baseball lish a permanent endowment for the program in any way that I can.” Sheppard baseball program. The target goal of $1 and Thomas Sharkey ’54, chair of the Ever million will provide for naming the head Forward Campaign Committee, are also coach position in honor of Sheppard and reaching out to Major League Baseball support upgrades to Owen T. Carroll players, some of whom are former Pirates. Field, the team’s practice facilities and The Pirate Blue Athletic Fund coordi- equipment. nated a golf outing last October to announce Seton Hall to Build Coach “Shep,” whom Seton Hall the campaign to endow the coaching recently designated coach emeritus, will position and hosted pre-game dining for be highly involved in the campaign. He alumni baseball and softball players. a Groundbreaking plans to connect personally with alumni, — Lori Varga Science Facility

n June, Seton Hall University will break Iground for its new $35 million Science and Technology Center, which will include all the elements necessary to foster science education and research. The project involves the expansion and significant renovation of McNulty Hall, the University’s current science facility. The new Science and Technology Center will house the biology, chemistry and bio- chemistry, and physics departments, as well as the mathematics and computer science and growing health sciences pro- grams. The building will encompass more than 35 teaching and research laboratories and classrooms, an amphitheatre and con- ference rooms, all equipped with state-of-the-art technologies. Designed by Perkins & Will, an interna- tional architecture and interior design firm, Seton Hall’s new science facility will feature an innovative open-lab design and flexible walls to create an interactive professional environment. The Science and Technology Center, complete with a rooftop observa- tory, greenhouse and vivarium, will enable students to learn the fundamentals of sci- entific research and allow Seton Hall’s already-recognized research programs to flourish and to serve the education needs

of New Jersey and the nation. S.R. Smith — Dorett Smith

Campaign Seeks Endowment to Support the Call to Serve

ince its establishment in 2003, Campus Ministry and Freshman Studies. “The notion that Seton Hall’s Center for Vocation “This links us with three active centers and Servant Leadership has of student services,” Foster explains. “Our actively encouraged students center worked with Campus Ministry on everyone has to think of their lives in terms weekend retreats for students, with The of a “call to serve” — the heart Career Center on an essay contest for of the University’s mission to Public Service Month and with Freshman a vocation — Sprepare students as servant leaders. “The Studies on several leadership workshops. notion that everyone has a vocation — We also support the two men and two a calling — is part of the vision of life women who make up the Fellowship of a calling — that a Catholic university has,” says David Catholic University Students team.” Foster, Ph.D., director of the center and The center also supports the Servant associate professor of philosophy. “God Leader Scholars program, which, in cooper- is part of the calls each of us to play some part in His ation with Enrollment Services, provides plan for the world.” scholarships to students who serve as role vision of life A $2 million grant from Lilly models of servant leadership. Scholarship Endowment Inc., a private, philanthropic recipients for 2004-05 were honored at foundation based in Indianapolis, enabled the Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Charter Day that a Catholic Seton Hall to establish the Center for celebration in February. The center also Vocation and Servant Leadership, which presented its first Student Servant Leader fosters the connections between faith awards to three students for their continu- university has.” and vocation. ous commitments to servant leadership and To further the reach of the center, their dedication to specific service projects. the Ever Forward campaign is seeking The center is identifying and nurturing — David Foster, Ph.D. additional funds to permanently endow a new generation of talented, religiously the center and enhance the University’s committed leaders. “Our first goal is to fur- Catholic character. “Campaign funds ther the Catholic mission of the University would enable us to continue to provide by helping our students consider their scholarships to students who have already future in light of a personal mission that shown promise as servant leaders in their God has for each of us,” Foster says.“To do parishes and local communities,” Foster this, the center works with all parts of the says. “In addition, we will expand our campus community, from the provost to program of retreats and workshops for resident assistants, from the Faculty Senate students, faculty and alumni, and extend to student government and from Campus our community outreach through our Ministry to the Alumni Association.” Community Renaissance program.” For more information on the Center Lilly Endowment grant money has for Vocation and Servant Leadership, visit been used by the center to fund perma- mission.shu.edu/center. nent positions in The Career Center, — Lori Varga Michael Paras

SPRING2005 27 SPORTSat the Hall

Soccer Wrap-up Two Goals from Glory

arning its fourth consecu- Tournament as the eighth and tive bid to the NCAA final seed with a 5-5 conference E Tournament in 2004, the mark. The Pirates faced long Seton Hall University men’s odds at making a run in the soccer team enjoyed an excit- postseason as a No. 8 seed that ing run in the BIG EAST had never advanced past the Championship last fall. Head quarterfinals. Coach Manfred Schellscheidt Due to injuries, Seton Hall boasted a roster of nine return- headed into the tournament Save It Like Becker ing starters, including three- without its top scorer (Laventure) Women’s soccer at Seton Hall University enjoyed its best year starters Jason Hernandez and top defender (Hernandez). start since 1998, when the Pirates raced out to a 6-2-2 record. and Jerrod Laventure, along The Pirates first played Notre Goalkeeper Amanda Becker, a sophomore with a double major with sophomore Sacha Kljestan, Dame, which ranked fourth in secondary education and English, became the second straight a Preseason All-BIG EAST nationally, had lost just twice Seton Hall University keeper to be named to the All-Conference selection. With such an experi- all season and boasted one of team by the BIG EAST coaches. She started every game in net for the Pirates and had five shutouts and 1.29 goals against average. enced and talented roster, all the the nation’s top defenses. The pieces were in place for the team Pirates managed to keep the S.R. Smith to enjoy a memorable season. game scoreless through regula- The Pirates were among three Although it was a disappoint- En route to an 11-6-1 regular tion and two overtimes. Seton other upset winners in the quar- ing conclusion to an inspiring season record, the Pirates spent a Hall pulled off the upset when terfinals, marking the first time tournament, Seton Hall was total of 11 weeks ranked in the senior Matt Salotti converted in BIG EAST history that none soon rewarded with a first-round Top 25 and played a rigorous Seton Hall’s eighth straight of the top four seeds advanced home game against Hofstra in schedule that included six nation- penalty kick, and Notre Dame’s to the semifinals. the NCAA Tournament. The ally ranked opponents. The team Nate Norman sent his shot over In their second match, the Pirates had not lost on Owen qualified for the BIG EAST the crossbar. Pirates faced Georgetown, a T. Carroll Field in 16 games, team that had defeated them the second-longest streak in 4-0 just 12 days earlier. The two program history. But Seton teams played through a cold Hall suffered a sobering end to and rainy regulation and into the season when Hofstra scored overtime before Kljestan scored with 12 minutes remaining to a dramatic goal with under claim a 2-1 win. three minutes left, giving Seton The Pirates’ success helped Hall a 1-0 win and a berth in several individuals earn recogni- the championship game. tion. Laventure and Kljestan The Pirates’ cinderella run to both earned All-BIG EAST First the final game matched them Team honors, and Hernandez with the Connecticut Huskies landed a spot on the second for the league’s automatic NCAA team. Pardo also moved into Tournament bid. Seton Hall’s a tie for the top spot at Seton stellar postseason defensive play Hall, with 13 career shutouts. continued, as junior goalkeeper He is poised to break the record Boris Pardo notched his third early next season. With nine straight shutout. Unfortunately, players who gained regular the Pirates could not score either, starting experience set to return and the game went to penalty next year, the Pirates should kicks. In the first BIG EAST once again find themselves on S.R. Smith Championship decided by penalty the national stage. Junior Boris Pardo recorded three straight shutouts at the BIG EAST Championship game. kicks, the Huskies prevailed, 5-3. — Jeff Mead

28 SETONHALLUNIVERSITYMAGAZINE Amidst Guatemala’s Poverty, Denboer Dedicates Herself to Teaching Soccer Standout Prepares for hile many incoming college freshmen spend their summers at home relaxing, hanging out with friends or preparing FIFA World Youth Championship W for the big move, Kristen Denboer had different plans. For three weeks last summer, she worked in Guatemala with her Sophomore Sacha tournament finale, Kljestan church youth group, providing relief aid to hurricane victims Kljestan, a star midfielder came in as a substitute and and teaching impoverished people and children with mental A on the men’s soccer team, assisted on the game-winning disabilities. Just finishing her freshman year at Seton Hall has been playing with the goal in a 1-0 win over Egypt University, Denboer is a member of the volleyball team. United States’ Under-20 to help the United States Denboer and her youth group at Faith Evangelical Church in National Team as it prepares finish with a 2-1 record. He Loveland, Colorado, travel to Guatemala every other summer. In the to face Argentina, Egypt and also helped the team win summer in between, they journey to Mexico. Faith Evangelical spent Germany in June at the the CONCACAF Group approximately nine months preparing for the Guatemala trip, mostly 2005 FIFA World Youth A Qualifying Tournament raising funds to achieve the $1,400 required for each person to go. Championship in Holland. with an undefeated record During the first two weeks of her stay, Denboer volunteered with Kljestan made headlines in in January. children. “The first week, we spent four hours each morning in a March by helping the United Kljestan, a native of classroom learning the native language,” Denboer says. “In the after- States to a second-place finish Huntington Beach, California, noons, we visited a hospital for mentally handicapped kids and at an international tournament capped off an outstanding 2004 played with the children. There were about four hospital staff mem- in Suwon, South Korea. In the season by earning First Team bers for the approximately 100 kids in there. So the kids did not get

S.R. Smith All-America Honors after total- a lot of attention.” ing 21 points (7 goals, 7 The following week, Denboer and her group helped a Christian assists). He also led Seton Hall school in one of the poorest areas of Guatemala City. They spon- to its fourth-straight NCAA sored a Bible school program for the children and also spent time appearance. He and his brother, making physical improvements to the school, including building Gordon, a defender, will lead a fence and cleaning up the grounds. a tremendously talented team Denboer and her group ventured away from the urban life of into the 2005 fall season with Guatemala City for the third week. They went to Balcones de Palin, visions of a deep run into the a government relief area for victims of Hurricane Mitch, which rav- NCAA tourney. aged the country in 1998 and led to 10,000 deaths in Central —Jeff Mead America. Displaced by the hurricane’s mass destruction, thousands of people crowded into this community. “There’s no running water, there’s no sewage, there’s no electricity, and there are people living in tent shacks every- where,” Denboer explains. “Our group went there and did a Bible school for the kids and worked on a few of the houses, but it was hard to get supplies since it’s a mountainous area. “The first time I went [to Guatemala], the trip inspired me to become a teacher just because the kids down there were so grateful and excited to learn,” Denboer says. “They don’t always get the opportunity to go to school.” Her love of teaching was further kindled during her most recent trip. Denboer now plans to double major in elementary educa- tion and either Spanish or history. Whatever adjustments Denboer makes at Seton Hall or in the future, she has learned through her experiences in Guatemala not to take anything for granted. So while the journey there may be long, the lessons from her sojourn are never far from her thoughts. — Abby Dennis

Freshman volleyball player Kristen Denboer spent last summer working in Guatemala with her church youth group.

SPRING2005 29 Wayne Robinson ALUMNI standouts

Ground Floor Opportunities Take Ley to the Top

ob Ley ’76 has taken two big chances somewhere watching is a fan who knows the For the next four years, the radio station with his career. After college, he team inside and out.” was Ley’s “home.” He was there first thing in B accepted a do-it-all job in a novel Ley’s entrée into sports journalism began the morning, between classes and on week- media format — cable television. In 1979, when he was a student at Bloomfield High ends. “It was the center of my activities and he became a broadcaster for ESPN, a new, School. Ley himself says he “wasn’t good where I made friends that I’m still in touch all-sports cable network. Today, cable tele- enough to play on a team,” so he put his with today,” he says. One of Ley’s college vision and ESPN are part of Americana, communication talents to work for a local friends, Don Skwar ’73, former sports editor and, for millions of sports fans, Ley is a “pirate” radio station and the school newspa- for the Boston Globe and The Setonian, also familiar and trusted sports journalist. per. He also phoned in game results to the works at ESPN. Their colleague, Dick Vitale “There was no grand master plan for Star-Ledger and the Newark Evening News. ’62, is also an alumnus. ESPN when it started. Its success has been, Seton Hall University’s Department of As a sophomore, Ley was WSOU sports in part, a happy accident,” says Ley, host of Communication attracted Ley to South director during a remarkable time. The ESPN’s Outside the Lines Nightly investigative Orange. Even before he enrolled, he made early-to-mid 1970s were the beginning of series and the Sunday morning SportsCenter. himself known at the University’s radio sta- Seton Hall’s emergence as a collegiate men’s “It was difficult for ESPN to get to the tion (WSOU-FM). “During freshman orienta- basketball powerhouse. Ley covered the top, but staying there is even tougher. Our tion in August 1972, I went to all the game in which Seton Hall defeated Saint broadcasters have to be the toughest, the ‘required’ places on campus,” he says. “But Peter’s to clinch a spot in the National smartest and 100 percent accurate, because I probably spent more time at WSOU.” Invitational Tournament. “When the team

30 SETONHALLUNIVERSITYMAGAZINE “WSOU radio was the returned to campus from Madison Square center of my activities unlike politicians, do not like to debate the Garden, there were crowds of people waiting issues,” observes Ley. “Even with a show like to meet the bus,” he recalls. and where I made Outside the Lines, which is fair and well-pre- During his senior year, Ley worked sented, it is sometimes difficult to book ath- evenings as a production manager for WOR friends that I’m still in letes who will actually engage in fair question- radio in New York City. “At the time, AM touch with today … ing.” SportsCenter, which Ley describes as “the radio was king, and it was a thrill to work ” heartbeat of the network,” has won its share with the titans of the industry, such as John of accolades, and, in 1995,Ley received Gambling. Early on, I learned that if you do up the booth, writing the scripts, producing, Northeastern University’s Excellence in Sports your job well, you will get ahead,” Ley says. directing and being in front of the camera. Journalism Award. Even with juggling many media jobs, Ley “There was no manual telling us what to do,” Ley admits it’s sometimes difficult to sepa- excelled academically at Seton Hall, graduat- Ley says. “As time went on, we got better rate the fan from the broadcaster. At the 1987 ing magna cum laude. He found that the and better.” During his three-year stay at All-Star Legends basketball game, he found communication department lived up to its Suburban Cablevision, the cable maverick himself standing between NBA Hall of Famers reputation. Among the top-notch faculty, he won four local Cable ACE Awards for sports Walt Frazier and Pete Maravich. “I thought, says, was Donald J. McKenna, Ph.D. “He was and general programming. ‘Am I really getting paid to do this?,’” he says. a tremendous professional who related well In August 1979, Ley learned of a new, Some of Ley’s most memorable moments as to students,” says Ley. “I still recall his Ethics all-sports broadcasting venture. He submitted a sports journalist do not involve sports leg- in Communications course — one that is his tapes and interviewed for the job. At the ends. In 1996, he and his crew were in Russia very relevant today.” same time, he was in the running to be for an Outside the Lines Nightly program about Ley’s WOR job expanded to full-time weekend sports anchor for New Jersey Public sports in the former Soviet Union. Their visit hours following his graduation. By October Television. “I had a tough decision to make,” coincided with Russia’s first democratic presi- 1976, he also was working evenings and Ley recalls. “I could either stay in New dential election. “One day, we were caught up weekends for a start-up cable operation, Jersey, where my family was, and be on the in a pro-Boris Yeltsin demonstration. There Suburban Cablevision of East Orange. He air in New York and Philadelphia, or I could were war veterans in their 70s chanting and first covered local high school sports for $50 move to Connecticut, where I knew no one, carrying signs. It meant a great deal to see a game, but his assignments quickly broad- and take a shot at something unknown and how much the right to vote meant to them,” ened to include public affairs programming unproven.” On September 9, 1979, the 24- he says. In 1998, Ley went to Vietnam to do a and weekly talk shows. year-old joined ESPN; it was the third day of story about the working conditions in sneaker “At the onset, the concept of someone the cable network’s existence. factories. “Vietnam was a beautiful country paying for television was a gamble when Ley was assigned to anchor SportsCenter, with lovely people, but we always had a govern- one could adjust the antenna on the roof for and for him, those first several months at ment escort,” he says. “I saw what looked like free,” says Ley. “But the owners of Suburban ESPN were, in the words of baseball great a fish pond and made a remark to the official. Cablevision had a marvelous marketing tool Yogi Berra, “déjà vu all over again.” Ley says, He said to me, ‘That’s not a pond. It’s a crater at hand. They offered people the opportunity “It reminded me of the early days of from a B-52 bomb.’” to watch local sports and hear their mayor Suburban Cablevision. I’d start my day at The 25th anniversary of ESPN last talk about subjects that mattered to them.” 10:30 a.m. and end it at 2:30 a.m. I learned September 7 brought Ley happier memories. Ley left WOR to work full-time at on the air and did what was necessary to get Often described as a “seasoned pro” and “vet- Suburban Cablevision in a position that the job done. There were times when I won- eran sportscaster,” Ley says working for the required his involvement in every phase dered, if I asked really nicely, whether cable network has been humbling and reward-

Rich Arden; White House Photo Office of production — running the cables, setting I could get my old job back.” ing. “The most important thing to me is how No need for second guessing — working ESPN has become part of the American culture,” for ESPN has been the opportunity of a life- he says. Fittingly, for ESPN’s silver anniversary, time for Ley. He is known for breaking the Disney World, another part of Americana, hosted story of Pete Rose’s suspension from baseball three ESPN-themed days, and Disney-MGM and for his coverage of the Loma Prieta Studios also hosted festivities for ESPN fans. earthquake during the 1989 World Series This September, there’s another silver in San Francisco. Outside the Lines Nightly, anniversary that’s special to Ley. Twenty-five which has tackled such issues in sports as years ago, he and his wife, Barbara, were mar- race, violence and the use of performance- ried at Seton Hall’s Chapel of the Immaculate enhancing drugs, earned 10 Sports Emmy Conception. The couple has two daughters, awards with Ley as the host. “Athletes, 14-year-old Alexandra and 19-year-old Samantha. For the man who rubs shoulders with pro- fessional athletes as part of his job and who (Far left) As host of ESPN’s Outside the Lines has met four U.S. presidents, there’s really Nightly, Bob Ley ’76 grapples with tough sports issues, including race, violence and performance- only one person whom both he and his wife enhancing drugs. (Left) Bob Ley ’76 interviews would like to meet. “The Boss,” he says. President George W. Bush in July 2004 on a “Thirty concerts, and we still haven’t met variety of sports-related topics as part of ESPN’s Bruce Springsteen.” 25th anniversary programming. — Sheila Smith Noonan

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Weighing in ustin Fatica ’01/M.A.E. ’04 was it: “Being hard as nails means the teenage boy most parents with a that when someone doesn’t J didn’t want their children hang- deserve love, love them anyway.” ing around. Now, years after a spiri- Some of the teens to whom tual awakening, he is the man many Gospel Message Fatica ministers are struggling parents hope their children will hear. with serious issues but are turned Fatica’s Hard as Nails Ministry off by religious establishments that reaches out to teens — on their seem to judge them rather than level. Its rallies and retreats feature for Teens understand them. Fatica reaches drama and professionally choreo- these kids because he once was graphed dances based on Biblical one of them. truths and set to hip-hop and rap “As a teenager, I had a seriously music, all accompanied by Fatica’s I am a person who has made bad attitude. Sure, I attended “in-your-face” speaking style. These mistakes“ and been forgiven, and Catholic school all my life, but techniques are part of an effort to there I was shooting potato guns make Jesus Christ more appealing teens identify with that. at cars, getting into fights and to the MTV generation. “Ever since ” heavily into the party scene,” he I was 17, I’ve felt God calling me to says. At Cathedral Preparatory use my gifts to make Jesus popular,” School in Erie, Pennsylvania, his the 26-year-old Fatica says. antics caught the attention of Two of those gifts are weight- Father Larry Richards. Recalls lifting and boxing. For penance, a Fatica, “He told me he believed priest once told Fatica to burn off I had potential and gifts, but his excess energy in a weight room. wasn’t using them, and that I He’s been working out ever since. was a follower, not a leader.” One of Hard as Nails’ goals is to Father Richards’ message open a world-class gym with bas- started to sink in as a series of ketball courts and the finest in crises rocked Fatica’s world. He physical conditioning equipment, turned to prayer for help. “God along with a 5,000-seat auditorium put a lot on my heart. He asked for events to help people build their me if I loved him because I was spiritual selves. “The gym will be out of a difficult situation, or promoted like any other gym, but because of the cross,” says Fatica. we will sponsor people who can’t “That day, I promised to play no afford to join. It will be a place more games and received a vision where people feel comfortable for a ministry to make Jesus real talking about their faith and are in teenagers’ lives.” encouraged to go to its arena for When it came time for Fatica prayer meetings,” he explains. Plans to apply to college, Seton Hall and financial support for the gym University drew his interest. are in the early stages, but Fatica “I saw it as a place to help grow hopes that by 2009 the facility will my faith — and to see some really open in central New York state or great BIG EAST basketball,” central or northern New Jersey. Fatica says. And so a brash young The ministry’s name evokes man with a streetwise attitude thoughts of a toned body or a tough and a tender heart came to South persona. To Fatica, it actually refers Orange. He didn’t waste much to Romans 5:8, one of his favorite For Justin Fatica ’01/M.A.E. ’04, sharing the Gospel message with time in making his presence Bible verses. “But God demonstrates his students at Paramus Catholic High School and the lives he known. As Fatica recalls, “I saw His own love toward us, in that touches through his Hard As Nails ministry define his life. His Monsignor [Robert] Sheeran [’67, while we were yet sinners, Christ relationship with wife, Mary Elizabeth (Zimmerman) ’01/M.A.E. University president] walking died for us.” Or, as Fatica explains ’03, gives Fatica strength to follow his dreams. across campus, introduced myself

32 SETONHALLUNIVERSITYMAGAZINE and shared my enthusiasm for the Gospel. He invited me to his office to talk, and we’ve had a good relationship ever since.” Fatica majored in philosophy because he was considering entering the priesthood. He double majored in elementary educa- tion for “something to fall back on,” a deci- sion that’s proven to be fortuitous. While a freshman, he befriended a classmate, Mary Elizabeth Zimmerman ’01/M.A.E. ’03. As their relationship developed, it became increasingly clear that he could not Hard as Nails Ministry, which was incor- gies for presenting the Gospel to youth. make a commitment to the priesthood. porated in 2004. Recognizing the importance of a strong The couple married in 2003. “My wife, The Hard as Nails Ministry has several family, Hard as Nails also involves parents. Mary, is the cornerstone of all I do,” says components. The High School Event Fatica’s ministry participates in large youth events, such as the Inside Out Soul Festival in Lincoln, New Hampshire, which attracts nearly 15,000 people each My wife, Mary, is the cornerstone of all I do. year, and a rally at Six Flags in Jackson, “She“ is my lighthouse in a dark world, the one who New Jersey. He also has made presenta- tions or participated in events in Arkansas, keeps my vision straight on the narrow path. Connecticut, Florida, New York, ” Pennsylvania and Vermont. As a popular speaker at smaller venues, Fatica. “She is my lighthouse in a dark such as youth group meetings and retreats, world, the one who keeps my vision Fatica reaches young people within the straight on the narrow path.” Archdiocese of Newark on a more personal While at Seton Hall, Fatica planted the level. He has been a speaker for the Saint seeds for his youth ministry program. He Michael’s youth group in Union, New and friends developed the 12 Apostles Jersey, for the past five years. After a Program to help college and high school retreat attended by 55 teens, he received students deepen their commitment to e-mails from 22 of them. “I am a person Christ. The program, which remains active who has made mistakes and been forgiven, at the University, strives to grow the faith and teens identify with that,” says Fatica. of its members, support campus ministries, “I show them the love of God and encour- and develop and run retreat programs for age them to make the right choices. I talk college and high school youth. to teens about Jesus and challenge them Through the 12 Apostles Program, to make Him part of their lives.” Fatica spoke at Paramus Catholic High Fatica is one person determined to School. James Vail, at the time the school’s make a difference in many people’s lives. president and principal, was so impressed “I believe that through receiving the Body by Fatica that he told him, “If you ever Ministry is a team of teens from northern of Christ, reading His word daily and with need a job, call me.” Fatica took Vail up New Jersey who present Christ to their the gifts of the Holy Spirit given to me, on the offer and, since 2000, has been peers. Students at Rutgers and Cornell uni- I can bring the power of Jesus Christ in a religion teacher and campus minister versities can become involved with the a dynamic and powerful way,” Fatica says. at the school. Souldierz College Ministry, which promotes “My mission in life is to remember the Fatica’s job involves directing Paramus faith on the campuses and to high school details. My mission is to take care of peo- Catholic’s retreat ministry. He also leads and middle school students in surrounding ple like the girl in Starbucks who was a youth prayer meeting that draws about communities. Fatica is hopeful that a depressed. I took one minute to pray 100 teens a week. In 2002, Fatica decided Souldierz team will soon start at his alma with her. One conversation could light that he needed to do even more to fulfill mater. There is also training for leaders in up someone’s life.” his promise to God. So he founded the the various ministries on effective strate- — Sheila Smith Noonan

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Our Oldest Enemy: A History of America’s Disastrous Relationship with France by John J. Miller and Mark Molesky, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of History (Doubleday, $24.95) In light of world affairs, one might believe that Franco- American relations have only recently become strained. Miller and Molesky argue in Our Oldest Enemy, however, that through- out American history, France has not always been a friend. In 1704, a group of French and Native Americans massa- cred colonists in Massachusetts. During the Civil War, France supported the Confederacy. Recently, France declared that it did not support U.N. involvement in ousting Saddam Hussein from Iraq. Citing such examples, Miller and With war as a backdrop, Molesky suggest that France has always pursued its own interests Dead in Their Sights details a while disguising its actions as diplomacy. terrorist act carried out by sup- Molesky is an assistant professor of history at Seton Hall porters of the Irish Republican University. He earned a Ph.D. in History from Harvard University, Army. The novel also follows where he has been a lecturer. Miller reports on national politics for three German saboteurs who the National Review. sneak into the country by way Dead in Their Sights: of the New Jersey coastline to “Will Al Franken and Bill An Edie Koslow-Tony Del Plato hatch a devastating plot and fea- O’Reilly Please Shut Up”: Mystery tures an ironic twist of fate that How to Make Millions as a reminds readers of today’s all- by John Dandola ’73 Liberal or Conservative too-familiar events in Iraq. (Compass Point Mysteries, In writing about a different by Paul Walsh ’85/J.D. ’89 $12.95) era, Dandola focuses on accu- (Tammany Press, $11.95) West Orange was a picturesque rately portraying characters from Both entertaining and informa- small town in 1942 — shops, the period (both fictional and tive, Walsh’s book is filled with churches and family-owned busi- real). The author asserts that he details about the origins, nesses lined the main streets. is never influenced by contem- financing and agendas of what Much of the landscape was still porary events. “Intentionally set- he considers to be the nation’s farmland, and the town earned ting out to draw parallels to the 100 most powerful liberal and a respected reputation as the present can … be a losing conservative groups. His non- headquarters of the famous proposition,” he says. Although partisan reviews of these organ- Edison Industries. he did not intend to relate his izations appeal to those inter- In this work of historic fiction World War II fiction to the cur- ested in learning about U.S. by a West Orange native, resident rent war on terror, readers will government, politics and history. and historian, the town experi- realize that international terror- Walsh’s objective is twofold. ences mysterious disasters as ism is not a new phenomenon. He wants readers to understand the history and current status of America enters World War II. Dead at the Box Office (1990) these influential and politically active groups, such as the American While the police, mayor and FBI was Dandola’s first book in the Civil Liberties Union and the Catholic League. Walsh also encour- try to figure out who is plotting Koslow-Del Plato mystery ages those who desire a career in politics to use the book as a the sabotage and destruction, series, and he is now writing resource. The appendix includes contact information and tips for town barber Tony Del Plato and the third, Dead by All Appearances. joining the groups, many of which offer internships, fellowships and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) Orson Welles, the renowned volunteer opportunities. publicist Edie Koslow pair up to writer, actor, director and pro- Walsh is an attorney in a New York City firm. take the case into their own hands, ducer who died in 1985, using their local connections to encouraged Dandola to write gain access and information. the series when Welles discovered 34 SETONHALLUNIVERSITYMAGAZINE The Edison industrial complex sprawled along Main Street in West Orange from the 1910s until the 1970s, when most of the buildings were demolished.

that Dandola’s maternal grand- when Koslow, the publicist, and her striking good looks — summarizes an article written father had been a personal mes- returns to her hometown on to get MGM the type of press by one of the characters, a New senger boy for Thomas A. Edison. assignment and makes a point it needs. In fact, her reputation York Daily News reporter, about Welles “made me swear that to meet up with Del Plato, her as a keen and dedicated publi- how “the war was causing the some day I’d write something longtime friend. Together, the two cist lands her that special world to grow ever smaller … with that as the plot device,” know just about everyone in — assignment in West Orange, in these days of modern tech- Dandola says. “I did him one and everything about — West trying to dig up information nology when anything was pos- better. The Tony Del Plato char- Orange. The mayor recognizes on a young actress. sible — even in the backyards acter is based on and named for that Del Plato’s charm and con- The events of Dead in Their of suburban America — those my grandfather.” Dandola, who nections are a huge asset, and Sights remind readers that it is hard at work in the war effort was studying film, theater and often takes him on his rounds. difficult to escape the tragedies must pay close scrutiny to television at Seton Hall, met Koslow is even more of a of war, even in small-town strangers and strange occur- Welles during an interview con- charmer. She uses her brains — America. In his book, Dandola rences for the sake of our nation ducted by a friend, a Boston and our allies.” It is advice that disc jockey. After the interview, also applies today. Welles and Dandola talked for Dandola, who has also hours about his involvement with written screenplays, has adapt- and interest in Hollywood film. ed several Irish short stories In an author’s note in Dead by William Carleton for the in Their Sights, Dandola points Celtic Theatre Company (CTC), out that his historical depictions in residence at Seton Hall of West Orange and New Jersey University. His Tales of a Public are entirely accurate. His roots in House, billed as “an evening of the area enable him to fill his wild imaginings and traditional mysteries with so much local Irish music,” made its debut color and detail that even read- in March. James P. McGlone, ers unfamiliar with the town Ph.D., founder of the CTC and can create vivid pictures of it professor of communication in their minds. at the University, was one of Dandola introduces readers Dandola’s professors. Says to more than a dozen characters, McGlone: “John is a local lad each with a distinct personality. who has distinguished himself,

One can almost hear the Irish, Photos from the collection of John Dandola and he has managed to do English and Norwegian accents Edison posed with his messenger boys outside his red brick laboratory that while retaining a real as the characters come to life. in April 1913. The novel’s protagonist, Tony Del Plato, is based on and affection for the area and his The relationship between the named for the author’s grandfather, who is the boy wearing the light alma mater.” two amateur sleuths develops sweater (second from the right in the front row). — Lori Varga ALUMNI news¬es

Samuel T. McGhee, M.A.E. ’65, Pirate Cheers Heard Coast-to-Coast of Hillside, NJ, was appointed Gathering in 10 cities nationwide, Seton Hall University alumni united in spirit on January 17 executive director of the Joint to cheer on the Pirates men’s basketball team versus the University of Connecticut Huskies. Meeting of Essex and Union Alumni chapters in Dallas; Houston; Los Angeles; Sea Girt, New Jersey; Phoenix; Raleigh, North Counties, a wastewater treat- Carolina; Providence, Rhode Island; San Francisco; and Washington, D.C., coordinated a ment facility in Elizabeth “National Game Watch” to view the live ESPN broadcast. The Pirates fell to the Huskies 68-77. that serves the two New Jersey counties. McGhee, a retired Pictured below in Padre Murphy’s sports bar near Phoenix are (from left) Nick Tiritilli, Julius Tiritilli ’77, Gerald Neal ’96, Nicole Harguindeguy ’96, Peter Bonavito ’71, Harry Shapiro ’70, Brian Wendel ’96 and dean from New Jersey City Doug Brown ’70, all from the Arizona Chapter. University, served on the Governing Council of the Township of Hillside.

Bob Losyk ’67/M.A. ’69, of Davie, FL, released his latest book, Get a Grip! Overcoming Stress and Thriving in the Workplace (John Wiley & Sons). Losyk is an international speaker, trainer and facilitator, as well as an expert in recruit- ing, hiring and retaining today’s “new breed of workers.” He also authored the best-sell- ing book, Managing a Changing Workforce, published by Workplace Trends.

1970s Larry A. Greene, M.A. ’70, Ph.D., of East Orange, NJ, was elected chairman of the New 1940s 1950s tion. A professor emeritus Jersey Historical Commission. at Seton Hall University, he This agency of the Department Frank “Pep” Saul ’49, of East Hirsch L. Silverman, M.A.E. chaired the Department of of State promotes New Jersey’s Hanover, NJ, was inducted into ’57, Ph.D., of West Orange, Administration and Supervision history by subsidizing research the New Jersey Sports Hall of NJ, is the author of more than of the College of Education through grants, coordinating Fame in October 2004. Saul, 300 published works about and Human Services. programs and conferences for who was the first Seton Hall clinical and forensic psychol- the general public, and pub- basketball player to score more ogy and marital therapy. lishing books and pamphlets. than 1,000 points during his Silverman has received numer- 1960s Greene’s two-year term began varsity career, was team captain ous distinctions, accolades and Joseph M. Dowling ’65, of in January. A specialist in for three years. Following his medals in addition being one Stamford, CT, was the first African-American history, graduation, he spent six years of two people inducted into American in the handcycle Greene is a professor of history with the National Basketball the Intertel Hall of Fame in category to finish the 2004 at Seton Hall University’s Association (NBA). Saul is the 2004. He holds diplomate sta- New York City Marathon. College of Arts and Sciences. only NBA player from New tus on 16 national psychology Dowling also was the first fin- Jersey to have been a part of and health care boards. For isher over age 50 and placed Judith Barberio Pollachek four championship teams: the more than 60 years, he has sixth overall while setting the ’71, Ph.D., of Tewksbury Rochester Royals (1949-50) and been a clinical and forensic course record for wheelchair Township, NJ, edited the the Minneapolis Lakers (1951- psychologist, psychotherapist athletes age 65 and over. Nurse’s Pocket Drug Guide 2005 52, 1952-53 and 1953-54). and marital therapist, and he Dowling is president and (McGraw-Hill), an encyclope- has more than 40 years of chief public accountant of the dic reference that can fit into experience in higher educa- Dowling Group Ltd. in Stamford. a lab coat or be accessed from a

36 SETONHALLUNIVERSITYMAGAZINE PDA. Listing more than 1,000 practice in primary care sports benefits society, founded in Jonathan Carson ’95/M.A.E. commonly used medications, medicine and non-surgical 1905 in Passaic, offers insur- ’99, of Nutley, NJ, was the guide provides information orthopedics in Paramus. ance, promotes fitness and promoted to assistant special on topics that nurses need Loreti has been a physician undertakes benevolent activi- agent in charge of the U.S. to know when administering at the New Jersey Sport and ties. Father Hvozdovic also Department of Commerce, and prescribing medications. Exposition Authority at the serves as national first vice Office of Export Enforcement, Pollachek is a clinical assistant Meadowlands since 1995 and president of the Slovak in the New York field office. professor in the College of has worked with professional Catholic Federation. Nursing at Rutgers University. and collegiate athletes, includ- Joseph S. Rydarowski ’95, of ing the Seton Hall University South Plainfield, NJ, proposed James J. Teufel ’73, of Pirates, as well as at concerts 1990s to Debbie Silber in February Parkland, FL, was promoted to and special events. Reverend Roseanne Hardy ’91, 2001 on ABC’s nationally tele- vice president and treasurer of of Paterson, NJ, was ordained vised Live! with Regis and Kelly. AutoNation Inc. Based in Fort Joseph F. Monti ’79, Ed.S., in the Unity Fellowship The couple married in May Lauderdale, it is the nation’s of Lavallette, NJ, was awarded Church Movement in October 2003. Rydarowski manages the largest retailer of cars and light the Chapel of Four Chaplains 2004 in Los Angeles. She also Disney/ABC account for AT&T trucks. Teufel, who joined Humanitarian Award for his serves on the liturgical staff of Wireless. AutoNation in 2001, was the 40-year career in education, the Liberation in Truth Unity assistant treasurer prior to his which was distinguished by Fellowship Church in Newark. Thomas S. Russo Jr., M.P.A. promotion. community and state service. ’96, of Parsippany, NJ, was Monti taught history at Joseph M. Murphy ’92, of named to two boards of trustees: John Yavelak ’73/M.B.A. ’79, Hasbrouck Heights High West Orange, NJ, joined the the Morris County Sheriff’s of Norcross, GA, was included School for 24 years and at law firm of Herrick, Feinstein CrimeStoppers Inc. and the in the 2004 edition of National Toms River High School East LLP in Newark, where he Urban League of Morris County. Register’s Who’s Who in for 16 years. practices real estate law. Russo co-chairs the 2005 Executives and Professionals. Murphy previously practiced Grand Tastings fundraiser for Yavelak retired early from his with Hogan & Hartson LLP the Jersey Battered Women’s career at BellSouth Science and 1980s in McLean, VA. Service. He also serves as coun- Technology Solutions, and Michael A. Egenton ’86, cil president for the Township used the transition period to of Voorhees, NJ, was elected Lois C. Richardson, P.D.E. of Parsippany-Troy Hills. retrain in automated software chairman of the New Jersey ’92, of West Orange, NJ, testing. He is now a senior Clean Air Council, which was appointed dean of the Catherine E. Flynn, M.A. ’97, system analyst at Accenture advises the state’s Department School of Arts and Sciences at of Glen Ridge, NJ, founded Technology Solutions, where of Environmental Protection. Thomas Edison State College. A Gift Basket to Remember, a he serves as a lead consultant He was appointed to the coun- Richardson joined the college Glen Ridge-based company that in quality- and performance- cil in 1998 by then-Governor following a 24-year career at specializes in creating gift bas- testing projects. Christine Todd Whitman. At Kean University in Union, kets for individuals and corpo- the New Jersey Chamber of where she held several senior- rations. It was featured in an Joseph P. Thornton ’74, of Commerce, Egenton is assis- level administrative positions. article, “The Most Mom-Friendly Appleton, WI, joined Godfrey tant vice president for govern- Workplace,” in the Glen Ridge & Kahn S.C., a Milwaukee law ment relations, representing Zakeia A. Smith ’92, of Voice in April 2004. Flynn firm, as a shareholder. His the business community on Upper Darby, PA, was appointed worked in the corporate world practice is in corporate, media legislative and regulatory mat- director of alumni relations for more than 13 years prior law and tax planning in the ters by lobbying the governor, at Cheyney University of to establishing this business. Appleton office. Thornton was the State Legislature and vari- Pennsylvania. Founded in previously vice president and ous state agencies on a wide 1837, Cheyney University is the Emily C. Marcelli, M.H.A. general counsel of Krause range of environmental, oldest historically black uni- ’99, of Wayne, NJ, was elected Publications, a book and mag- energy, transportation and versity in the United States. a regent for the New Jersey azine publisher in Iola, WI. He local government issues. chapter of the American also served as senior counsel of Mark E. Heinold ’94, M.B.A., College of Healthcare Tribune Company’s Publishing Father Andrew S. Hvozdovic, of Florham Park, NJ, was Executives for 2005-08. Group in Chicago. M.Div. ’87, of Jersey Shore, promoted to director of Global Marcelli is a doctoral student PA, was elected supreme chap- Sales Excellence for the at Seton Hall University. Michael E. Loreti ’78, M.D., lain of the Slovak Catholic Oncology Division at Novartis of Mahwah, NJ, has a private Sokol. This athletic fraternal Pharmaceuticals Corp.

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Woman’s Guild Marks as president. She joined the 5 of Supporting group in 1994 when her son, 0 Years Larry, was an undergraduate at Future Healthcare Professionals Seton Hall. He has since grad- uated from the Seton Hall University School of Law. In 1965, the state of New Jersey took over the Seton Hall College of Medicine and Dentistry and renamed it the New Jersey College of Medicine and 50Dentistry (now the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, or UMDNJ). At that time, the women voted to transfer their scholarships to Seton Hall and award them to students in pre-medical and pre-dental programs. “You can’t imagine the devotion these women had to their goal of funding scholar- ships,” Nelsen says. “Through the guild, many long-term friendships were formed, and a lasting legacy was created.” Current Woman’s Guild board members enjoy each other’s company at the guild’s 2004 Christmas Party. In its 50 years, the Woman’s (Standing from left) Father James Spera ’73/M.Div. ’76, guild moderator; Joan Montgomery; Irene Cash; Grace Guild’s endowment has grown Ryall; Gloria Teshkoyan; Teresa McQuaid; (seated from left) Kay Duffy; Rosemarie Deehan; Gail Nelsen, guild to $2 million; only the fund’s president; and Bruna Merrigan. accumulated interest is used hey baked sponge cakes, The creation of the Woman’s ship grant endowment fund,” for scholarships. During held card parties, hosted Guild by Right Reverend John explains Gail Nelsen, of Nelsen’s tenure as president, T fashion shows and even L. McNulty, Ph.D., LL.D., then Middletown, New Jersey, who the number of scholarships sold coffee laced with a nip of president of Seton Hall, quickly is wrapping up her fourth year and amount awarded has Irish whiskey, all to raise funds followed the establishment of for scholarships. Along the New Jersey’s first medical school, Pictured at a check presentation at the Autumn Prelude Ball on October 5, way, the Seton Hall Woman’s the Seton Hall College of 1963, are (from left) Kay Duffy; Idalia Witkowski; Most Reverend John J. Guild helped send hundreds of Medicine and Dentistry, in Dougherty, then president of Seton Hall University; Archbishop Thomas A. Boland; and Madeleine McCluskey. students to medical and dental 1954. Initially, the guild con- schools. sisted of mothers, grandmothers, This year, the Woman’s Guild sisters and friends of students celebrates the 50th anniversary who demonstrated a commit- of its founding as a group ded- ment to the honored profession icated to furthering medical and of medicine and dentistry. Over dental education by granting the years, as the group expanded merit scholarships. The awards to welcome anyone wishing to go to Seton Hall University join, it drew members from all undergraduates planning to over the United States. attend medical or dental “The word ‘woman’ in the schools, as well as (since 2003) singular was intentionally cho- to those interested in pursuing sen to signify individual contri- physician assistant and rehabil- butions of time and energy to itation medicine programs. the development of a scholar-

38 SETONHALLUNIVERSITYMAGAZINE Wagen-Monticello Photo Newark Evening News Members of the Woman’s Guild attend the Autumn Prelude Ball on October 5, 1963. This was the first formal event to take place in the new Student Center (now the University Center). increased four-fold, thanks to a completed residencies in recruitment campaign and a physical medicine, rehabilita- streamlined application process tion and internal medicine begun by adviser Linda Hsu, at Kessler Institute for Ph.D., director of health pro- Rehabilitation in West Orange fessions at Seton Hall. and the Veterans Affairs For the 2004-05 academic Medical Center in East Orange. year, the Woman’s Guild He also did a fellowship in granted $140,000 in scholar- pain management at Emory ships to 56 students, who can University Medical Center in apply their awards to tuition Atlanta. Each October during and fees, textbooks, and room University Day festivities, the and board. For many students, Romans share their positive a Woman’s Guild scholarship experiences with other scholar- can mean the difference between ship awardees and Woman’s being able to continue school Guild members. and having to drop out because In earlier days, the guild

of financial difficulties. raised funds through its “Pink Newark Evening News Stephen Roman ’95, a pain Champagne Ball” and by raf- Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Pienkowski and Dr. and Mrs. William Duffy management specialist with fling off tea sets, Waterford attend the Autumn Prelude Ball in October 1963. the Trenton Orthopedic Group crystal and visits to local spas. in Pennington, New Jersey, However, illness and aging was one student who would have slowed the activities of Chapel in Boland Hall, 50th anniversary celebration have had trouble paying many of its 100 members. Of followed by a luncheon and a began with a Mass in the tuition without support from the three charter members who guest speaker. Father James Chapel of the Immaculate the Woman’s Guild. His mother, remain active — Kay Duffy, of Spera ’73/M.Div. ’76, director Conception, followed by a Virginia, says that with Branchburg, New Jersey; Marie of Campus Ministry, serves as reception in the Chancellor’s Stephen and two other sons Garibaldi, of Weehawken, New the guild’s moderator and, Suite. The group raffled off a to educate, money was tight. Jersey; and Leitha Lepis, of according to Nelsen and Duffy, fully furnished Victorian cot- “My husband believed Brookfield, Connecticut — has been integral to making the tage dollhouse, donated by strongly in sending our sons Duffy is the only one who can Woman’s Guild feel “at home” at Irmgard Thompson, a friend to Catholic schools, so it was regularly attend meetings. Seton Hall. Monsignor William of the Woman’s Guild. expensive,” she recalls. The Woman’s Guild Noe Field, ’36, M.A., M.L.S., — Barbara Iozzia After graduating from welcomes new members. It who passed away in 2001, Seton Hall’s pre-med program, meets on the second Thursday guided the guild prior to Father For more information about the Roman attended UMDNJ-New of each month at 11 a.m. for Spera for more than 45 years. Woman’s Guild, call Gail Nelsen Jersey Medical School. He Mass in the Campus Ministry On April 17, the guild’s at (732) 872-9153.

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2000s work teams on communicating, Marriages David P. Gagliano ’89 and MaryAnn, a boy, Giovanni Peter J. Ciotta, M.A. ’02, of roles and responsibilities, Maria D. Moreno ’92 to Salvatore, October 23, 2004 Amherst, NY, was named direc- goal setting, accountability Kenneth Charles Wegener Jr. tor of corporate communica- and leadership. He was Jacqueline A. Benitez ’90 and Maria Bigonzi ’95 to tions at Gibraltar, located in featured in a November 2004 Manuel Rosso, twins, Monica Mark D. Klein Buffalo, NY. Gibraltar manufac- Research magazine article, and Manuel Rosso, November tures and distributes more than which mentioned his business Karen M. Savage ’96/M.A.E. ’98 17, 2004 5,000 residential and commer- travels to Paris and Dubai and to Steven Gaeta Mirta B. (Gonzalez) Capan cial building products, is one of how he formerly counseled ’90 and Robert M. Capan ’90, America’s leading metal proces- student-athletes at Seton Hall Janine M. Ferrante, M.A.E. ’97 a boy, Dylan Robert, May 10, sors and is North America’s University. to Lawrence P. Varhaul 2004 second-largest commercial heat Kimberly A. Capadona ’98/J.D. Patrick A. Cozza ’04, of treater. Ciotta’s career includes ’01 to Juan J. Trillo, J.D. ’01 Gregory A. Paul ’90 and more than 19 years in journal- Oldwick, NJ, is group execu- Susan, a boy, Garrett Charles, ism, public relations and cor- tive for two business divisions Peter E. Moran ’98/J.D. ’01 to August 31, 2004 porate communications. He at Hong Kong and Shanghai Lisa M. Bello Banking Corporation (HSBC) Richard J. Gill ’92 and Song, previously served as director of Karina Siano ’99 to North America Holdings Inc. a boy, Aidan Matthew, public relations for Rich Christopher Clay Kicklighter December 18, 2004 Products Corp. He is a member Cozza oversees insurance serv- of the United Way Marketing ices and taxpayer financial Kristen A. Koehler, M.A. ’00 to Anne (Prendergast) Committee, the Buffalo/Niagara services. HSBC, headquartered Michael J. Kubert Jr. Kisslinger ’92 and Paul, a girl, in London, is the second- Chapter of the Public Relations Michele J. Wright ’00 to Mira Margaret, June 30, 2004 largest financial services organi- Society of America and the Steven DePascale ’01 zation in the world. In Ernest W. Knewitz ’92 and Compeer of Greater Buffalo’s Tracey (Sellitto) Knewitz ’93, February 2004, Cozzi was Jason Delia ’02 to Public Relations Committee. a boy, Patrick Ernest, August named to the board of Cancer Courtney Koepfler ’02 Hope Network, a nonprofit 23, 2004 Brian J. Coyne, M.P.A. ’02, Stephen Pierce ’02/M.A.E. ’04 organization that matches Tiffany (Ehman) Moutis ’93 of Flanders, NJ, is listed in the to Mary T. Savner ’02/M.A. ’04 2005-06 Marquis’ Who’s Who in patients with volunteers to pro- and George, a girl, Ariana Jean, Science and Engineering. Coyne vide support. Sue X. Wen ’04 to June 23, 2004 joins internationally recognized John H. Thai Thomas A. Ruck ’93 and Rae Oscar DaGraca ’04, of Union, science and engineering profes- Ann (Pickwood) Ruck ’94, NJ, joined the New Brunswick sionals for his achievements in Baby Pirates a girl, Katelyn Elisabeth, office of WithumSmith+Brown pharmaceutical research and Neville A. Bhacka ’85/M.B.A. November 3, 2004 as a staff accountant. The development. ’94 and Barbara, twin girls, accounting and financial con- Michael San Andres ’93 and Alyssa and Samantha, July 6, sulting firm has offices Maria (Aranda) San Andres Jendayi J. Harris ’02, of 2004 Bogota, NJ, was promoted to throughout New Jersey and ’94, a girl, Madison Ryann, adviser coach of American eastern Pennsylvania. Donna (Ray) Lindemeyer August 28, 2004 ’86/M.A. ’97 and Gregory Express Financial Advisors Inc. Faye E. Thompson ’93 and Kevin J. O’Neill, M.S.N. ’04, Charles, a girl, Nicole Marie, Harris consults with clients on Dean, a boy, Andrew Joseph, of Rockaway, NJ, was October 13, 2004 financing their children’s edu- November 8, 2004 appointed vice president cation, as well as on retirement Dennis G. Collins ’88 and of patient care services at Robert Xavier Torres ’93 and and achieving financial success. Patricia, a boy, Anthony SemperCare Hospital of Laura, a boy, Jackson Xavier, Joseph, May 6, 2004 Richard Orlando, Ph.D. ’02, Belleville. O’Neill previously November 6, 2004 Anthony V. Benevenia ’89 and of Princeton, NJ, is director of served as patient care manager Joseph W. Ferraro ’94 and Judy, a boy, Daniel Jackson, the Practice Management at Saint Clare’s Hospital in Petrina (Osnato) Ferraro ’95, October 18, 2004 Consulting Group for Merrill Denville. a boy, Christian John, May 2, Lynch. Orlando uses his expert- Wendy (Lesbieski) Denmead 2004 ise in psychology and financial ’89 and Edward, a boy, Gavin Camille (Petrizzo) Mercado services to coach Merrill Paul Humbert, June 6, 2004 ’94 and Ed, a girl, Gabriela Lynch’s financial advisers and Maria, June 1, 2004

40 SETONHALLUNIVERSITYMAGAZINE Since 2002, Muller has been a military professor in the Asia- Always Faithful to the Pacific Center’s Department of Policy Studies. Muller describes his academic work in Honolulu as “helping national officials, decision Marines and Seton Hall makers and policymakers exchange ideas, explore pressing issues and achieve a greater understanding of the challenges that shape the security environment of the Asia-Pacific region and the world.” The rom his faculty office in the Asia-Pacific Center for Security center, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Defense, has a non- Studies in Honolulu, Seton Hall University is half a world war-fighting mission to enhance Asia-Pacific cooperation through F away. But to Marine Lieutenant Colonel Denis P. Muller ’79, programs of executive education, professional exchange and policy- keeping in touch is as easy as e-mailing his Seton Hall mentor, relevant research. Monsignor Michael E. Kelly, now headmaster of Seton Hall Commenting on the situation in Iraq, Muller says, “Our thou- Preparatory School. sands of brave young men and women are working very hard in Iraq Muller, 48, says his Seton Hall education and experiences pre- and are at great risk attempting to make life better for the Iraqi peo- pared him well for life and a career with the U.S. Marine Corps. ple. They are all heroic in facing the defiant insurgents, and I believe After his family immigrated to New Jersey from France when he that future historians will write that our efforts there were successful.” was six weeks old, Muller grew up in Saddle Brook. Joining the After retirement from the Marines, Muller intends to remain Marines in 1980, a year after graduation from Seton Hall University, “in paradise” in Kapolei, a suburb of Honolulu, with his wife, Im, a Muller found that the Marine Corps’ motto, Semper Fidelis, Latin product specialist for Estée Lauder. for “Always Faithful,” was already ingrained in him because of his Ever the athlete, Muller enjoys racing in one- and six-man outrig- experiences at the University. ger canoes. These grueling races encompass everything from sprints Seton Hall, where he majored in French, helped shape Muller’s to 41-mile-long races in the Pacific Ocean. Muller has competed in perspectives on the world — a world that has taken him from New Australia’s “International Hamilton Cup,” a 26-mile race in rough Jersey to duty in six states and more than 20 countries. “My years ocean currents. at Seton Hall enriched my senses regarding sound Catholic values “I have had an incredible life,” Muller says, “and have Seton Hall of family and integrity, and provided me with a clear vantage point to thank for giving me a solid foundation.” from which to start this adventure we call life,” he says. — Barbara Iozzia Playing three varsity sports at Seton Hall — soccer, fencing (saber) and tennis — also sharpened Muller’s skills as a leader and instilled in him a strong sense of teamwork, he says. He was co- captain and Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the soccer team during his junior and senior years, and captain and MVP of the fencing team during his senior year. His professional military education has included the Infantry Officers Advanced Course, Basic Airborne course, Amphibious Warfare School, Command and Staff College, the Defense Attaché Course, NATO Staff Officers course, and the Executive Course — Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies. Muller has enjoyed a diverse 25-year career as a Marine. An infantry officer, he has gained significant experience in political- military affairs as a foreign area officer for Western Europe and as a regional affairs officer for East Asia. Stationed in Paris, France as the Marine Corps attaché from 1995 to 1999, he was the personal representative of the Commandant of the Marine Corps to the French Armed Forces, and a principal adviser to the U.S. ambassa- dor on all U.S. Marine Corps activities in Europe and Africa. He provided assistance to U.S. policymakers on complex international issues and helped to build bridges of understanding between diverse peoples and cultures. His career highlights, include serving in Paris; the honor and privilege of leading Marines throughout his career; participating in the liberation of Kuwait City in 1991 during the Gulf War; and while stationed at the Marine Barracks in Hawaii from 1983 to 1986, heading the personal security details of President Ronald Reagan, Vice President George H.W. Bush, Secretary of State George Schultz and President Ferdinand Marcos of the Philippines during their offi- cial visits. “I had my photo taken with President Reagan after I presented him a Marine t-shirt, and I also met Vice President George H.W. Bush,” Muller recalls. Other celebrities who passed through Muller’s security detail in Hawaii included actor Tom Selleck, star of the The Marine Corps’ motto, Semper Fidelis, was ingrained in Denis P.Muller 1980s television series Magnum, P.I., and Sylvester Stallone, who ’79 while an undergraduate majoring in French at Seton Hall long before he was on break from filming Rambo III. joined the Marines. Today, Marine Lieutenant Colonel Muller is a military professor in the Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies in Honolulu.

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Brian C. Schunke ’94 and Melissa (Naddeo) Nazzaro Robert D. Williams ’98 and In Memoriam Christine (Lopez) Schunke ’96, M.A. and Mark Nazzaro Jean, a boy, Robert Daniel, Robert D. Glynn ’34 ’95, a boy, Jake Robert, March ’98/M.S. ’01, a girl, Lindsey April 9, 2004 3, 2004 Ann, August 3, 2004 Frank X. Clark, M.A.E. ’40 Whitney (Melia) Margoupis Carol O. Reis ’42 Ann (Fitzsimmons) Turnbull Laurie Chowtavi-Volltrauer ’99 and Jamie, a boy, Jack ’94 and Robert, a boy, Robert ’97 and Phillip, twins, Anthony, April 28, 2004 Rose M. Carchio ’46 Kenneth, September 16, 2004 Christopher Scott and Kaylin Nicole (Dohme) Midura William J. Boyle ’48 Hope, May 21, 2004 Jennifer (Keating) Gessner ’99/M.A.E. ’04 and Joseph, a Harry F. Cavanaugh ’48 ’95 and Keith, a girl, Lauren Bryan Felt ’97 and Tara boy, Wiley Stephen, August 27, Thomas F. Sheridan ’48 Anne, September 11, 2004 (Hartman) Felt ’98, a boy, 2004 Tyler William, July 22, 2004 Charles Ferraioli ’49 David M. Post ’95 and Kristen, Heather (Gabloff) Probst ’99 Frank W. Langdon ’49 a girl, Delaney Rose, May 13, Robert Ypelaar ’97 and Yvette and John M. Probst ’99, a boy, 2004 (Espinoza) Ypelaar ’98/M.A.E. Ryan John, September 29, Agnes H. Fahy, M.A.E. ’50 ’00, a girl, Riley Catherine, Jennifer (Forrar) Keenan ’96 2004 Albert J. Gepes Sr. ’50 August 19, 2004 and Michael, a boy, Colin, April Margaret Horsfield Burt, Marion Gomolka ’50 3, 2004 Christopher P. Albano ’98 and M.A. ’02 and Joe, a boy, John J. Walburn ’50 Lisa M. (Patrick) Albano ’00, Andrew P. LaMonica ’96 and Charles Curry, November 7, a boy, Aidan Michael, July 22, Norman J. Weimar ’50 Christina, twin girls, Olivia and 2004 2004 James A. White ’50 Gabriella, June 22, 2004

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42 SETONHALLUNIVERSITYMAGAZINE Send in Your News...... and let other alumni know of the good things happening in your life. Joseph S. Fox ’51 Friends of the Now you can send us your news online at Henry J. Tymecki ’51 University alumni.shu.edu. Click on News and Notes. Charles R. Bade ’52 James Allison Share your recent news of: Richard J. Grau ’53 Alexis Alvarez I William C. McAvay ’53 Elizabeth P. McAndrews Bakes New job or promotion. Include your new title, the full name and location of your company and your previous position. Louis D. Murino ’53 Harold A. Barletta I Professional or educational achievement. Completion of Clarence C. DiChiara, M.A.E. ’54 Celia Schiller Bass advanced degree, professional certification, accreditation or other Rodman C. Heu ’54 achievements. Include the full name of the granting James Brown institution or association. Isabella V. Doyle ’55 Emelia T. Bugel I Award or honor. Include the name of the award and the Frank P. Rygiel ’55 John M. Buley organization, along with the month you received it. Treina L. Zane ’56 Jose Carvajal I Marriage. Provide the name of your spouse and Seton Hall University graduation information, if applicable. Bernard O. Carlon ’59 Morris Placid Campoli I Baby or adoption. Provide the name of your spouse and James J. Campbell ’60 Nicholas Chirovsky the baby or child’s name, sex and birthdate or age. Martha Crowley Benjamin Hander ’60 We’ll publish your news in an upcoming issue of Robert L. Schneider, M.A.E. ’61 Peggy (Margaret) Davis the Seton Hall University Magazine. Ruth S. Davis Charles G. Smith ’62 The Seton Hall University Magazine is published three times a year in a Miriam Doctors six-month production cycle for each issue. Alumni News & Notes submissions Barrett Allison ’63 will be included within six months of receipt by the Office of Alumni Relations. Kitty Elliot Reverend Arnold DeRosa ’63 Melanie Hong Stephen J. Fischl ’63 Frank Mish NAME Barbara A. Houri-Casey ’63 Mary Di Nicola S. Allen Murphy ’63 Reginald H. Farrar Jr. CLASS YEAR(S) AND DEGREE(S) FROM SETON HALL UNIVERSITY John G. Gulick ’65 Michael T. Gushanas David M. Payne, M.S. ’67 Ada Carini Hill BUSINESS ADDRESS James M. Malone ’68 Jane Hoff Mary (Heiszer) Arnold ’70 John F.X. Irving HOME ADDRESS Joanne Lane Frank ’70 David Krayer () () Mazie J. Thomas ’71 Howard T. Ludlow WORK PHONE HOME PHONE Sister Therese M. Lynch, Lucy Morrone M.A.E. ’72 Virginia A. Richardson E-MAIL ADDRESS Ralph A. Allora ’74 Robert Traflet News to Share with Seton Hall Classmates Alfonse M. Arminio, M.D.M. ’75 Jannie Mae Woolridge Christina C. McGuinn, M.A. ’75 Brian Vito ’76 Correction Pierce L. Butler, J.D. ’80 Paul A. Wickens ’51 should have Patricia A. (Trimmer) Bast ’86 been listed in the Fall 2004 Seton Patrice B. Williams ’86 Hall University Magazine’s “In Linda M. Hartley ’97 Memoriam” section as Father Paul A. Wickens ’51, in acknowl- Robert F.Zonnevylle, M.A.E. ’00 edgment of his many years of PLEASE SEND OR FAX THIS FORM TO: Joseph D. O’Shaughnessy ’03 service to the Catholic Church. Seton Hall University Magazine FAX: (973) 378-2640 ALUMNI NEWS AND NOTES 457 CENTRE STREET SOUTH ORANGE, NJ 07079

SPRING2005 43 END paper Let’s Remove the Bushel Basket By Thomas E. White, M.A., Assistant Vice President for Public Relations and Marketing

eton Hall hides its light under manner that we should all be grateful and efforts that we are showing significant “ a bushel basket.” I first heard extremely proud. results. You’ve seen the steady improvement Sthis biblical phrase applied to There will be more media exposure as in the Seton Hall University Magazine as Seton Hall when I arrived here last June we dedicate significant efforts to creating well. This, of course, will continue, while and have since heard it often. Many in our opportunities for our faculty to comment on we also develop its online version to community feel we’re not telling our story issues involving international affairs, busi- launch this fall. Shannon Allen, director well enough — that we’re not adequately ness and economics, health care, scientific of publications/University editor, and highlighting the great scholarship and breakthroughs, education, athletics in higher Elyse Carter, art director, will oversee these teaching achievements of our faculty, the education and more. We’ve just scratched ambitious and important projects. The new accomplishments of our students, our ded- the surface, but with dramatic results. online magazine will provide value-added ication to issues of Catholicity and faith, Our director of media relations, Catherine content that expands on the content in the the many successes of our athletic teams Memory, only months in this position, print version. You likely also noticed the changes to We need only tell our story better to improve the University’s the University’s home page (www.shu.edu) and other University Web sites. This is just “ image because the “product” is there … in spades. the tip of the iceberg as Rob Brosnan, direc- ” tor of Web and digital communications, and myriad University computing staff, launch a series of new and improved Web sites and electronic communications in the upcoming months. In particular, look for a new admissions Web site in July, a new home page in mid-August and a new electronic newsletter for alumni and friends this fall. In everything we do, it’s essential that we work closely with our nine schools and col- leges to integrate and strengthen our key messages and graphic elements throughout our communication vehicles. Natalie Thigpen, senior director of integrated mar- keting, and her talented account manage- and student-athletes, and the notable deserves the lion’s share of the credit. ment and University events staff will work work of our alumni. With our colleagues In addition, Catherine and I, along with diligently to help tie it all together so that in University Advancement and our part- Greg Tobin, senior adviser for strategic com- we can speak with one voice. ners across the campus, the Department munications and a Papal expert (featured in We need only tell our story better to of Public Relations and Marketing is com- our online coverage of the Pope and the con- improve the University’s image because the mitted to changing this — to taking away clave), will work hard to create opportunities “product” is there … in spades. Our direc- the bushel basket. for Monsignor Robert Sheeran to be heard tor of special projects, Courtney Johnson, This issue’s feature story is a fine widely on issues facing higher education and is compiling a remarkable compendium of example. As you can see, members of our the Catholic Church. Charismatic, telegenic facts/factoids, anecdotes and personal pro- priest community, staff and faculty recently and steadfastly quotable, Monsignor Sheeran files that are beginning to populate all of trekked to media outlets from New York is our most effective spokesman. our print publications and electronic media. City to Rome to speak about the remark- It isn’t just within our media relations Of course, as part of the Seton Hall able life and death of Pope John Paul II, family, you too can play an important role and the enigmatic process of choosing his Father Anthony J. Figueiredo, assistant professor of by bringing to our attention the most successor. The result was ongoing, signifi- systematic theology, served as an MSNBC analyst for notable Seton Hall news and newsmakers. cant, positive exposure on all major televi- weeks leading up to and following the Papal election. Just go to feedback.shu.edu to submit your sion and radio networks, cable news He worked at the MSNBC studios in New York City good news or to offer comments. channels and newspapers, both national (right), served as an expert for many newspaper As we prepare to celebrate our sesqui- interviews and appeared on CNN’s Larry King Live and international. These knowledgeable, (left). Father Figueiredo was special assistant to centennial in October, I invite you to help articulate men and women consistently Pope John Paul II at four Synods of Bishops and the us remove the bushel basket to let our represented Seton Hall University in a Consistory of Cardinals (1996-2001). light shine forth.

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Seton Hall’s 150th Blow-Out Birthday Extravaganza Saturday October 1, 2005

5 Join thousands of fellow alumni as Seton Hall marks the beginning its Sesquicentennial Celebration 5 Join us for music, dancing, food, fireworks and much more 5 Seton Hall’s biggest celebration in 150 years 5 Invitations and more information about the Sesquicentennial will arrive in homes in August

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For more information, call the Division of University Advancement at (973) 378-2600. The Sesquicentennial birthday celebration and University Day have been combined for this special occasion. Drive in Pirate Style!

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