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Emmanuel is full of life and energy this summer! In June, we were delighted t has been 65 years since Elisabeth “Betty” to welcome members of our incoming O’Hearn ’47 graduated from Emmanuel. class of 2016 to campus during Orientation programs. This entering I Yet, as she and many others can attest, she has never class of first-time freshmen is more than really left. 560 strong and from an applicant pool Sister Janet with members of the 1804 Society at which was up 18 percent over the previous year. Students enrolling for fall 2012 also Her involvement with Emmanuel throughout the years the July SND educational conference. demonstrated a significant increase in academic quality. We look forward to move-in has included many roles, from serving as secretary to day in September, when these students will join our dynamic community. This July, Emmanuel hosted and co-sponsored the international Sisters of Notre Emmanuel’s first dean, Sister Helen Madeleine Ingraham, Dame de Namur Education Conference — Networking for Mission II. More than SND, to representing the College as Alumnae Association 200 educators from around the world came to our campus for a series of vibrant discussions and interactive workshops focused on such topics as the SND mission president, vice president and board member. She recalls in the 21st century, values in a diverse society, service-learning, technology in the fondly all of the events she coordinated through her classroom, leadership and more. It was an inspiration and a joy to be part of this event, and I was so proud to welcome participants from five continents to Emmanuel College. association with Emmanuel, notably the Golden Jubilee During my keynote address during this conference, I spoke of the powerful celebration in the late 60s, which she chaired, honoring and moving story of Catholic education, and the role of the mission of the Sisters of Notre Dame in providing transformational experiences for students locally, the 50th anniversary of the College and attended by nationally and globally. Members of our 1804 Society participated in this conference, providing a wonderful 1,500 guests. example of how students have embraced our mission and taken a leadership role in Even throughout a 37-year career in education in the ensuring that our community has a strong understanding of SND traditions. The 1804 Society is a student leadership organization named in honor of the founding Brockton Public School system, a dozen trips across year of the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur. The society provides an opportunity seas, and countless other life experiences, she has Elisabeth “Betty” O’Hearn ’47 for students to promote service to others, act as peer educators on the mission of the SNDs, and infuse the mission into campus life through events and programming. always returned to give back to the place that meant so Students and mission continue to be at the forefront of our work. Throughout much to her. Whether through volunteering her time, the summer we have moved ahead with our mission-based planning efforts as we develop a strategic plan for the next five-to-10 years. I am pleased to announce that continued gifts to the Annual Fund or through her the City of Boston approved our Institutional Master Plan (IMP), which provides a named scholarship fund that provides financial assistance framework for planning and arrays anticipated changes to the College’s campus over the next decade. In the next issue of Emmanuel Magazine, we will be sharing details to incoming Emmanuel students from Brockton High about all of our plans for the future. School, her loyalty remains true. This is an invigorating time to be part of the Emmanuel community and I invite you to stay engaged with us — our mission is more compelling than ever! “Emmanuel was my first love,” she said. “I am so grateful for the education and experience I received and the friendships I have made. I have gained much more than I have given.”

Sister Janet Eisner, SND Emmanuel magazine 2 18 Building an Engaged Campus, Campus News

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Editor in Chief: Molly Honan Writers: Ernie Corrigan, Molly Honan, Bryan Mahoney and 8 34 Amy Stewart Rise of the Saints Alumni News Contributors: Joan Caldwell, Andrea Dempsey, Kay O’Dwyer, Elisabeth M. O’Hearn ’47, Matt Quinn ’08 and Emmanuel Athletics Today Alumni Weekend 2012 Valerie Stephens Regional Events Design: LIMA Design Printing: Summit Press Photography: Merrill Shea, Carla Osberg Photography, 14 Tom Kates, Bryan Mahoney and Carl Tremblay Emmanuel’s Mission at Work 43 Front cover photograph: ©istockphoto.com in Liberia Class Notes Class Creates Math Games to Improve Education Inside Back Cover Donor Profile 16 Elisabeth “Betty” O’Hearn ’47 Emmanuel Speaks A Conversation on Campus Sustainability Building an Engaged Campus,

One Student at a Time

2 you took the sum total of a col- will help make that lege student’s week — all 168 happen for you.” hours of it — and deducted That proposition If all the hours spent on study- has produced some ing, attending classes, sleeping, eating, interesting ideas, working and other personal activities, including a women’s you would have left roughly 50 hours of ice hockey club, unscheduled time. a swimming club Fifty hours. That is the number that and even a sailing shapes Patricia Rissmeyer’s work at club. The fact that Emmanuel College. Emmanuel has no As Emmanuel’s Vice President for hockey rink, swim- Student Affairs, Dr. Rissmeyer knows from ming pool or a boat- experience that how students make use of house on the Charles Vice President of Student Affairs Patricia Rissmeyer greets students at the welcome event that time will largely determine their suc- River hasn’t damp- during move-in weekend. cess as undergraduates and throughout ened the enthusiasm This past spring, students participated their lives after college. The process of of club members. The current 54 clubs will in a 12-hour overnight dance marathon engagement for incoming freshmen actu- change again as some clubs are dropped and raised $18,400 for Children’s Hospital ally begins before they officially arrive in in favor of new ones and often reflect the Boston, more than double that raised by the fall and continues throughout their interests of the day. any of the other five area schools par- four-year career on campus. At the core of student life is Emmanuel’s ticipating in the event. Assistant Director During Emmanuel’s summer Orientation philosophy that college is also about of Student Activities Kevin Farrell, who program, incoming students are exposed discovering what is inside you, what served as Emmanuel Dance Marathon’s to many of the 100-plus clubs and activities inspires you and what gives you a sense of advisor, said that while the money raised that might interest them as they settle into peace and belonging. That philosophy is was the primary objective for the event, it their student routines. They are guided expressed on the College’s website: “We wasn’t the focus for Emmanuel students. by Orientation Leaders, a select group of are big-hearted in spirit, global in outlook “It was about doing something larger than sophomore, junior and senior students trained and small enough to create individual themselves and making a difference in the in familiarizing them with all Boston community. These things Emmanuel. When the The underlying motivation for student students did just that.” freshmen and transfer students “I’ve never walked away arrive in the fall, they again engagement, Dr. Rissmeyer stresses, is not from an event feeling like meet with their Orientation I did walking away from Leaders and group mates. just keeping students busy, but engaging them Dance Marathon [that] They take part in Welcome educationally, developmentally and spiritually. Sunday morning,” said Week activities such as the Kim Masse ’13, the overall annual New Student Day of chair of Emmanuel’s Dance Service, a volunteer assignment off campus access to whatever opportunities we seek. Marathon. “It was the best thing I have to help them expand their experience beyond We are a community with a strong sense witnessed at Emmanuel. It was really the physical campus boundaries and of mission, a vibrant, confident faith and a rewarding to see the whole effort pay off to give something of themselves to their joyful spirit.” and to witness how the entire Emmanuel new community. For many students, that mission and community came together to help us.” The underlying motivation for student spirit is expressed through the growing While it isn’t always obvious how a cer- engagement, Dr. Rissmeyer stresses, is athletics program, which today includes tain activity might dovetail with a student’s not just keeping students busy, but engag- 17 men’s and women’s varsity teams. For academic pursuits, there are countless ing them educationally, developmentally others, it is found through the eclectic examples of how those seemingly unre- and spiritually. “We all know in our own club offerings. Many students find their lated halves of a student’s life form a fully lives that the more structure you have, the place volunteering their time and energy integrated life by the time they graduate. more you get done,” she said. “The more in the community or organizing events to The tremendous growth the College has engaged someone is on campus, the more benefit the myriad nonprofit organizations experienced in its student population over they learn and the more they feel involved. throughout the city. Eighty-five percent of the last decade has led Emmanuel’s Office They get higher grades and they are happi- Emmanuel students participated in a com- of Student Activities and Multicultural er people. They feel that this is their place munity service activity last year, some of Programs to expand its extracurricular Summer 2012

| and that keeps them from feeling isolated.” whom gave up their spring break to vol- offerings and activities in order to fulfill The proposition is simple, she says: “Tell unteer for a week as part of Emmanuel’s the student affairs staff’s commitment to us what you are interested in doing and we Alternative Spring Break program. meet students more than halfway. Emmanuel Magazine

continued on page 4 3 Emmanuel students President of Academic Affairs Joyce who are trained to De Leo and the Executive Board of the help them navigate Student Government Association jumped the many academic, on board to split the expenses with the co-curricular and Office of Student Affairs and the trip was social opportunities advertised as a weekend program open to available. all students. Dunn’s efforts It turned out to be a memorable and far have one goal: richer trip than anyone had expected. The Helping students get group was invited to a reception at the connected as soon as home of MaryEva Candon ’72 and had the President Sister Janet Eisner, SND, and members of the administration, faculty and staff possible in order to opportunity to meet additional Emmanuel emphasize student involvement and go the extra mile to ensure opportunities are available. start college off on alumni. After the weekend’s events, one the right foot. student characterized the entire experi- Aside from having more students on “We’re honest with them,” she said of ence as a turning point in her relationship campus, Emmanuel now attracts many more incoming students. “We tell them, ‘This is with Emmanuel, as she was moved by the students from outside of New England. The going to be great, you are going to love it here, efforts of the faculty, staff and administra- effect of that change is that more students but it is going to be hard at first and these tion to make such a trip possible, and by remain on campus during the weekends than are the challenges you are going to face.’” the inspirational words of the alumni at ever before and the demand Candon’s home. for on-campus activities ...college is also about discovering what is “It is wonderful to see mem- during the weekend is also bers of the Emmanuel College the highest it has ever been. inside you, what inspires you and what gives community working together In the last academic year, you a sense of peace and belonging. for the greater good of our there were 110 weekend pro- students,” said President Sister grams or activities offered. Janet Eisner, SND. “It speaks In the summer of 2001, as the College Dunn was part of that first coeduca- volumes about the experience we provide prepared to welcome its first coed class to tional class at Emmanuel, after transfer- that they are so responsive to their needs. campus, Emmanuel hired Associate Dean ring in during her sophomore year. The Ultimately, these are the events in their Dan Darcy to lead its Student Activities difference in the campus in less than a department. Enthralled by the energy of decade is noticeable, she said. “There is the student body and the longstanding even more activity now than when tradition of student engagement, Darcy I was here as a student, which is amazing embraced his new responsibilities. given all the opportunities I had to “When I met with students who hadn’t be involved.” signed up for an activity or a club, I told Dr. Rissmeyer relates a story about them ‘my role here is to get you involved a trip to Washington, D.C. offered last in one activity,’” said Darcy. year that speaks to the Emmanuel way Darcy recalled convincing four of those of making things happen for students. students who had yet to find something When Associate Professor of Art Cynthia of interest to run for seats in the Student Fowler approached her about financ- Students traveled to Washington, D.C. as part of a bus trip result- ing from a collaboration between academics and student affairs. Government Association (SGA). All ing travel expenses for a class trip to the four lost those bids, but each went on to Capitol to visit the Basilica of the National become campus leaders and some of the Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, most engaged students on campus. at first it appeared there simply weren’t His work is shared with Kelly Dunn enough students to justify the expense ’05, Emmanuel’s Director of First-Year of hiring a bus. Yet the indefatigable Experience, whose job is to assist incom- Rissmeyer told her, “Let me see what I ing students with the transition into can do.” She remembered that the Black college life. She oversees the College’s Student Union had expressed a desire to Orientation programming and a mentor visit the Reverend Martin Luther King, program, Student Adjustment Guided Jr. National Memorial. She called on Effectively (S.A.G.E.), offered to all first- Associate Director of Student Activities Current president of the Black Student Union (BSU) and year and transfer students interested in and Director of Multicultural Programs Orientation Leader (OL) Beatrice Antoine ’13 (front in yellow) with past BSU presidents and OLs Albert Hayle ‘05, Jeff Joseph maximizing their first semester on campus. Damita Davis, who immediately took ‘07, Keven James ‘05 and Bernadine Desanges ’12 following a Participants are paired with returning the lead coordinating the joint trip. Vice student/alumni volleyball game.

4 lives that really matter and we try to make them happen.” Catherine “Cat” DesRoche ’05 recalls that upon her arrival at Emmanuel she was still feel- ing burned out from being involved in too many activities in high school and wanted to wade in slowly at Emmanuel. “I wasn’t involved in one Orientation Leaders, a select group of sophomore, junior and senior students, expose incoming students to the thing,” she said of her high school years. “I was 100-plus clubs and activities available at Emmanuel as part of the College’s summer Orientation program. involved in everything.” Yet by her second semester, she was fully onboard. She helped organize the celebration for the Chinese and Vietnamese New Year, won a Leadership Award, was the secretary of the Programming Board, joined the Education Club, the Residence Hall Council, and became a Resident Advisor in both her junior and senior years. Her bid to remain uninvolved, she now laughs, “was an epic failure.” After graduating in 2005, she went to Suffolk University to get her master’s in higher education with a focus on administration and by the age of 22 she was essentially running the student life program at the New England Conservatory. She returned to Emmanuel College in 2007 to work Incoming students take part in the annual New Student Day of Service during the College’s Welcome Week with Darcy, whom she calls her mentor, before activities, volunteering their service at locations around Boston. leaving in 2009 to teach elementary school. She currently teaches third grade in Milton, Mass. Meanwhile, the roster of new clubs on campus was growing quickly. The rules were simple: If you can get organized and find other students to share your passion, start your own club. When Sam Hopperstad ’11 arrived at Emmanuel College in the fall of 2007, he was in search of people like himself who were pas- sionate about playing music. A drummer in high school, he arrived on campus with a set of bon- gos and began playing while sitting around his room in St. Ann Hall. Before long, he was joined The Emmanuel College Department of Performing Arts’ theater performances are some of the more popular by other percussionists who were also searching and successful student activities on campus. The troupe’s spring 2011 production of The 25th Annual Putnam for an outlet for their musical talents. Soon, the County Spelling Bee was selected as one of the “Outstanding Overall College Theater Productions of 2011” by the Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival. percussion group Ill Beatz was born, comprised of a core group of 10 musicians who spent their formative years at Emmanuel developing their music and building a following. “The club and everything that the club created was my whole social and campus life,” said Hopperstad. Among the founders of Ill Beatz were Byron Glaus ’10, Mike Craig ’12, Alex Silba ’11, Ryan Milliken ’11, Joe Aube ’11 and Hopperstad. By junior year, Ill Beatz was playing in clubs around Boston and in the fall of 2010 performed what Hopperstad says was the largest concert ever staged at Emmanuel College with Summer 2012

| more than 500 people in attendance. But what Ill Beatz created was more important International Hospitality Night is a longstanding tradition at the College, featuring performances from around than music and underscores the student affairs the world and international cuisine. Emmanuel Magazine

continued on page 6 5 When Sam Hopperstad ’11 Lisa Falvey issued a challenge to her class, arrived at Emmanuel in the of which Horgan was a part: Whoever Club fall of 2007 he immediately came up with the best plan to take to a looked to establish an outlet new level the Emmanuel College radio Highlights for his drumming interests. station (began by alumnus David Phillipo Soon, the percussion group Ill ’05) would get an A for the assignment. Beatz was born. What Dr. Falvey didn’t mention to 2012: staff’s philosophy that college isn’t about Horgan was that the person who came 54 academic, media, leadership, one or two things. It is about everything. up with that plan was probably the same cultural, spirit, political, performing The group created lifelong friendships, person who would implement it in the role arts, spiritual and government clubs performing talents and even the necessary of station leader, which proved to be a true band-related skills in finance, marketing learning experience for Horgan. and public relations. “I didn’t know what I was doing when Sampling of the Those bonds and skills are hard at work I came in, but I learned a lot quickly and I Newest Clubs in 2012: today as Hopperstad’s post-Emmanuel think I made more good decisions than bad band Simple Syrup plays on. Three of the decisions and we got a lot of other people EC Sailing Team four members of Simple Syrup — which involved,” he said. Philosophy Club is now recording its first demo — are The station quickly rose in popularity Shakespearean Society Emmanuel grads, including Hopperstad, around campus. Faculty members happily Glaus and Craig. Aube also serves as volunteered to anchor the microphone, EC Writers Block the band’s manager, handling the band’s play their own brands of music and com- Chess Nuts (Chess Team) finances, public relations and marketing. ment on current events. Horgan created “We are all very intertwined,” said a live music café, dubbed Emma Café, in Hopperstad, who also works professionally the basement of St. Joseph Hall next to the Clubs with the as a graphic designer. station that routinely attracted 50-60 stu- Largest Membership Emmanuel faculty and administrators are dents. He began featuring unknown bands, so good at plugging students into extracur- many of them on their way up, giving them in 2012: ricular opportunities that students seem exposure well beyond the campus as the Campus Activities and Student surprised and maybe even bemused when station broadcasts across the Internet. He Events (CASE) they are suddenly recruited for something even blended his love for history and poli- EC Superfans they had never even thought about. tics with the station by showing up in New Joe Horgan ’13 is one of those students. Hampshire during the winter presidential Black Student Union (BSU) When Horgan arrived at Emmanuel, primary where he interviewed former Model United Nations Club his goal was to prepare for a career teach- New Hampshire Governor John Sununu Baseball Club ing history while also taking advantage of for broadcast. The station has also been nearby Mass College of Art and Design invited to both the Democratic National EC Radio where he planned to take classes in film, Convention and the Republican National Student Government his other interest. Somewhere along the Convention this summer. Association (SGA) way, though, Assistant Professor of English “When people see me around campus Helping Unite Latinos to Lead and now they say, ‘hey, you’re the radio guy.’” Achieve Success (HUELLAS) It is stories like Horgan’s that exemplify the philosophy of Emmanuel today; a For Good Measure (A Cappella Club) college focused on making opportunities Chemistry Club available to it students and being the best fit possible. “It certainly speaks to the possibilities We’ve Got Spirit! that exist within our campus,” said Sr. Emmanuel College finished first Janet. “With an open mind and a will- among local colleges and universi- ingness to get involved, a passion can be ties in the 2011 Boston.com A-List sparked at any corner. It is one of the “Best School Spirit” category. things that truly makes Emmanuel the spe- In addition, EC Radio, the Col- cial place that it is.” Joe Horgan ’13 never envisioned spending his time at t lege’s student radio station, finished Emmanuel behind a microphone. Yet when his plan to third in the “Best College Radio revitalize EC Radio was accepted as part of a class assignment, –Ernie Corrigan Station” category and our faithful he implemented his ideas and turned the station into one of mascot, Halo the St. Bernard, finished the top college radio stations in the city. fifth among local college mascots.

6 Through the Years

Emmanuel has had a rich tradition of clubs, organizations and activities over nearly 10 decades. While some have come and gone over time, the spirit of engagement outside the classroom has lived on. Here are a sampling from each of the previous decades: 1998: The Bowl: Battle of the Residence Halls

2006: Student Government Association Executive Board

1987: Peace and Justice Committee

1933: Athletic Association

Clubs listed in 1962 Yearbook: Art Club 1948: Dramatic Society Athletic Association 1927: El Club Español Oldest Club: Biology Club Epilogue Yearbook Chemical Society Confraternity of Christian Doctrine and Education Dramatic Society Foreign Missions Society Historical Society 1976: Epilogue Yearbook Literary Society Mathematics Club 1965: Ethos Modern Dance Club Modern Language Club Musical Society 1954: Focus Newspaper Psychology Club Summer 2012

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Social Service Club Publications: Epilogue, Ethos and Focus Emmanuel Magazine

7 Rise of the Saints

t is March and At this particular moment, the noise she Soon after practice comes to an end, hears coming from the practice below is Roecker again hears similar sounds spring is just around that of one of the top women’s basketball resonating from the gym floor. This time, the corner, yet as Director programs in the country, en route to a however, it is the men’s volleyball team I season that will end with a spot among the producing the clamor. A young, talented of Athletics and Recreation Pam NCAA Division III Women’s Basketball group, these Saints opened their season Roecker sits in her office above the Tournament’s “Elite Eight.” Since arriv- ranked 12th in the country. Much like pristine Jean Yawkey Center gymna- ing at Emmanuel in 2003, Roecker has the women’s basketball squad, they sium, she can still hear the all-familiar learned to expect this — when March rolls too expect to be playing long into the around and the vast majority of teams postseason. And they will. A few weeks and repetitive thud of the ball striking across the country have wrapped up their from now Roecker won’t simply be the hardwood and the screeching of winter seasons, there’s still basketball left taking in a practice, but watching the sneakers across the court. to be played for the Saints. team play in the GNAC Championship

8 Rise of the Saints

— the fourth title game appearance for the men’s and women’s outdoor track and letic program in the last decade. Yet it is program in five years. field team. Among them are the members not the national rankings, the champion- Walking across the street from campus of the men’s 1600- and 3200-meter relay ships or awards that fill her with the most to the city’s Roberto Clemente Field, home teams, who will garner All-New England pride. It is overseeing the development of a field for the Saints, Roecker again finds and All-Eastern Collegiate Athletic department that has more than doubled in herself looking out upon a sea of tal- Conference (ECAC) honors by season’s size in the last 10 years. It is witnessing the ented student-athletes. Atop the synthetic end, respectively. Individually, two of the College’s commitment to athletics through turf field practices the Emmanuel men’s relay members, Nate Bruno ’14 (400-meter the construction of state-of-the-art facilities. lacrosse team, the College’s 17th varsity hurdles) and Adam Julien ’15 (400-meter Most importantly, it is achieving success

sports program, participating in its inaugu- dash) will rank among the top 30 in the within a philosophy aimed toward shaping Summer 2012

| ral NCAA season. Meanwhile, in full flight nation after their final races of the year. individuals, building character and prepar- along the rubberized surface surround- All around Roecker there is visual proof ing student-athletes for life beyond their ing the field are members of Emmanuel’s of the growth of Emmanuel College’s ath- playing days. Emmanuel Magazine

continued on page 10 9 Tony DaRocha started his program with “I am so proud of our staff members and just five student-athletes total. Men’s the accommodations they make to ensure Basketball Head Coach Jamahl Jackson, that our student-athletes have the oppor- then an assistant coach recruiting the first tunity to excel in the classroom,” she said. class of men to Emmanuel, had to house “It is very common for our teams to travel recruits at a nearby hotel because there with abbreviated rosters because of class were no male residence halls on campus. time issues, and you can imagine the chal- Now, DaRocha fields a team of 50 stu- lenge a legitimate academics-first commit- dent-athletes. Men make up nearly a third ment creates for these competitive coaches. of Emmanuel’s undergraduate population. “A focus on ‘academics first’ may affect Nine new athletic programs have been the outcome of a game or two throughout introduced since 2001, making Emmanuel the course of a season, but when looking one of the largest programs in the Great at the big picture, I am confident that our Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC), student-athletes — and parents — appreci- home to nearly 300 student-athletes. ate the academic encouragement and sup- As a Division III college, Emmanuel port they receive,” Roecker added. “As a competes as a member of the NCAA’s result, our student-athletes are afforded largest grouping, which includes nearly a chance to excel, and in fact, graduate 430 institutions across the country. at higher rates than students who do not Historically, Division III schools have participate in varsity sports.” promoted themselves as colleges or uni- “It’s about letting our athletes take Fiona O’Dwyer ’13 and versities that do not offer athletic-rated advantage of all the opportunities avail- the women’s basketball aid or even highlight athletics beyond able to them,” said Women’s Volleyball a complementary piece of the overall Head Coach Denitra Seals of the depart- team went undefeated in student experience. Over the last few ment’s philosophy. “Allowing them to GNAC play, capturing the years, the division has embarked on a really be a ‘student’-athlete.” more detailed “identity initiative” to bet- It’s a challenge today’s Saints fully program’s sixth-straight ter differentiate itself from the other two embrace. conference title en route to divisions. The research resulted in a new In addition to serving as Emmanuel ath- identity platform based upon the key letes, students are also leaders on campus; a spot in the NCAA Division words “discover,” “develop” and “dedi- track and field’s Jordan Coulombe ’12 III Women’s Basketball cate.” As explained on NCAA.org by Jack for instance, served as president of the Copeland, a consultant with the identity Student Government Association. They Tournament’s “Elite Eight.” initiative, the Division III experience are researchers like tennis and lacrosse distinguishes itself by allowing student- player Jenny Konecnik ’14, who presented athletes to “discover their potential and a paper at the Eastern Sociological Society “Our goal is certainly for all of our pro- develop their passions through full partici- Annual Meeting in February 2012 on grams to compete for championships, but pation in campus life, and ultimately to “The Functions of Alternative Schooling we are not going to take any shortcuts dedicate themselves to success as citizens for At-Risk Youth: Through the Eyes of along the way,” said Roecker. “We talk and leaders in society.” Teachers.” They are also volunteers, hav- constantly about ‘doing things the right The athletic experience at Emmanuel ing contributed more than 500 hours of way.’ Our expectation is for our student- College is no different. When members community service during the academic athletes and coaches to exhibit sportsman- of the athletics staff utter the phrase, year; world travelers, taking advantage ship, professionalism, organization and “academics come first,” it isn’t an empty of opportunities to study abroad; and enthusiasm in daily practices and competi- promise. Emmanuel’s athletics department real-world explorers, who find time to fit tions. We believe that winning will take operates under a no-class-excusal policy internships into their busy schedules. care of itself as we all commit to creating for its student-athletes, a rule that can “Because athletics is so engrained in the this type of championship atmosphere on lead to athletes having to miss contests College as a whole, it lets you become a daily basis.” due to conflicting class schedules. Roecker so much more invested in the Emmanuel Emmanuel’s athletics program today is acknowledges the added challenges this experience,” said Coulombe. “It is geared a remarkably different one than it was a provides members of her coaching staff, toward being a scholar before an athlete little more than a decade ago, when the who in certain cases may have to compete and still maintaining the integrity of the College first introduced men’s sports and with limited players, but considers herself overall college experience.” began expanding its athletic offerings. fortunate to have coaches who support Emmanuel’s commitment to athlet- Back then, Men’s and Women’s Cross the characteristics that make the Division ics and the development of its student- Country/Track and Field Head Coach III athletic experience distinctive. athletes is reflected in the expansion of

10 the athletic department, both in terms of staff and amenities. The department has grown its full-time and part-time coaching staff to 38 members and added new positions in athletic training and sports information. The College also initiated a renovation of nearby Roberto Clemente Field, home field for its softball, soccer and lacrosse pro- grams, in addition to building the Jean Yawkey Center on campus in 2004. The restoration of Clemente Field in 2009 was completed in partnership with the city of Boston, supported in part by a grant from the Yawkey Foundation II. Today, the facility is a far cry from what it was just a few years ago, when the field Emmanuel’s athletics program has grown tremendously was more dirt than grass and the track under the leadership of Director of Athletics and Recreation was uneven and damaged. It is home to an upgraded 120,000 sq. ft. NCAA- Pam Roecker. Today, Emmanuel is one of the largest regulation synthetic turf field, a three- programs in the Great Northeast Athletic Conference lane rubberized track, practice facilities for track and field events, new MUSCO (GNAC), home to nearly 300 student-athletes. lighting, scoreboard, spectator stands and benches. The Jean Yawkey Center includes a gymnasium that serves as home For Saints coaches and players alike, housed just two baskets with wooden court for the men’s and women’s basket- there is much pride in calling these backboards, short ceilings and barely ball and volleyball programs, a fitness cen- facilities home. The women’s soccer team enough room for benches along the side- ter, athletic training room, athletic offices hosted the GNAC championship game lines. Sometimes he sits in the Athletic and a Booster Room that is suitable for at Clemente Field the first season it was Booster Room overlooking the gymna- small gatherings during athletic events. refurbished, while seniors on the men’s sium, props his feet up against the table, soccer team, who spent their first year leans back in his chair and thinks about without a field to call their own, closed how far Emmanuel has come. out their athletic careers this past fall “I do this all the time,” he said. “It’s like with the program’s first-ever GNAC I moved into a palace. I think this is the tournament win. The year the Jean best facility in Boston. The resources and Yawkey Center opened, the men’s bas- support Emmanuel has given to athletics ketball team had its first winning season, has just been phenomenal. Athletics repre- losing only three games in its new home sents a great opportunity for recruiting a venue. The women’s volleyball program, more diverse student body.” meanwhile, won three-straight GNAC When Head Men’s Volleyball Coach championships in the first three years Adam Martel and Director of Lacrosse/ after the building opened. Men’s Head Lacrosse Coach Brendan Head Women’s Basketball Coach Andy McWilliams joined the Saints’ coaching Yosinoff, whose tenure at Emmanuel staff in 2010, their respective arenas were spans 35 years, remembers well the on- big draws toward their visions of recruit- campus facility that predated the Jean ing top student-athletes to their programs. Yawkey Center, which in his early years In the Jean Yawkey Center gymnasium, Martel recognized a home court facility Associate Athletic Director and Sports Information Director as attractive as any offered in all Division III. In Clemente Field, McWilliams saw Alexis Mastronardi and Men’s and Women’s Cross Country/ a unique place to play, an open environ- ment where lacrosse games could evolve

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into a neighborhood event. growth of Emmanuel athletics since joining the Saints’ athletic For both, the high-quality facilities were staff in 2001. the most obvious sign of the College’s Emmanuel Magazine

11 continued on page 12 commitment to its athletics programs and The rise of to its student-athletes. It didn’t take either Emmanuel’s ath- coach long to realize that what Emmanuel letics programs was offering was really the whole package. has certainly “Emmanuel is the best of both worlds. proved a boon Beyond athletics we offer access to profes- for the College’s sors, academic support, and the ability to recruiting efforts take advantage of all the resources within overall. For a the city of Boston,” said McWilliams. college that “It’s not a hard sell. We are the liberal arts draws a high and sciences college in downtown Boston percentage of with lacrosse. There isn’t anyone doing its student pop- what we are doing.” ulation from “Academically, kids want to go some- within the New England area, athletics The College ushered in a where they can succeed,” said Martel. has been a successful vehicle for expand- “Emmanuel is great at making opportuni- ing into new markets. When Jackson new era in Saints athletics in ties available to its students. When you originally began the legwork for recruit- the spring of 2012 with the take into consideration the academic, ing men’s basketball players, he looked athletic and social aspects available all to establish himself in the pipeline of key inaugural season of men’s within a major city location, not many areas around the country. His initial class lacrosse, Emmanuel’s 17th other schools can compete. Emmanuel is included players from Utah, Iowa, Indiana the perfect storm of a Division III pro- and Florida. The following years saw varsity sport. Ted Dimando ’13 gram. There is no reason a student-athlete recruits come from Louisiana, Georgia earned a spot in the annals of wouldn’t want to come here.” and Michigan. “I found out early in the recruiting expe- Emmanuel history on March 4, rience that it was easy to have success 2012, when he scored the first- out of region,” he said. “If guys had the chance to play and get an education, they ever goal for the program. were willing to travel. We were offering a private Division III liberal arts education with a new athletics program in Boston All-GNAC First-Team selections. Martel and they saw it as a great opportunity.” considers recruiting a collaborative effort McWilliams is employing a similar between the coaches and Emmanuel’s approach with the Saints’ newest pro- admissions staff. gram and is heavily recruiting in lacrosse “It’s a mutual relationship,” he said. “I hotbeds such as Baltimore, Md., and wouldn’t be a successful recruiter without Long Island, N.Y. His first recruiting admissions and with their support I help class included Cody Gallagher ’15, who create exposure for Emmanuel on the hails from West Islip High School, N.Y., West Coast.” regarded as the top high school lacrosse Regardless of where student-athletes program in the country. Martel, mean- come from, the hope is that through their while, is entrenched in California, where participation in athletics they will develop he says resides the strongest pool of play- a sense of pride for their respective teams ers in the nation. Currently, three men’s — and Emmanuel as a whole — that will volleyball players come from the “Golden resonate with them long after their col- State,” including captain Nick Updike legiate careers are over. Roecker and her ’13 and Ashanti Jackson ’15, both 2012 coaching staff enjoy few things more than seeing alumni return to campus to cheer on their old teams or reconnecting with A little over a decade ago, the cross country/track and field former players and staying up to date with new developments in their lives. One program started with just five student-athletes total. Today the need only look at the Saints’ staff to real- team consists of 50 student-athletes, including Nathalie Victoria ize the impact athletics has on Emmanuel students, as a number of coaches and ’13, a member of the 2011 women’s outdoor track All-New staff are alumni of the College, includ- England 4x400-meter relay team. ing Assistant Sports Information Director

12 Athletics has served as a successful vehicle for expanding Emmanuel’s overall admissions’ recruiting efforts into new markets. The men’s volleyball coaching staff, for example, is entrenched in California, from where top-level talent like Ashanti Jackson ’15, a 2012 All-GNAC First-Team selection and one of Emmanuel’s “Freshman of the Year” award recipients, hails.

Dan Campagna ’07, Assistant Women’s I couldn’t be happier to have them. They “The growth we have experienced in Softball Coach Sarah Palmer-Thompson are the best salesmen of this program, of the last decade is amazing,” said Roecker. ’10, Assistant Men’s Soccer Coach the College, they are role models to our “We have added teams and staff mem- Mark DaCruz ’08, Assistant Men’s and players, and it makes me feel great about bers, remodeled and added facilities, and Women’s Track and Field Coach Irene what we’ve built here that they want to have significantly increased our numbers, Limlengco ’11, and Assistant Men’s continue to be a part of it.” but one thing that has not changed is Basketball Coaches Levi Smith ’08 and As the Saints’ programs continue to our overall philosophy and focus on the Albert Hayle ’05. grow in strength and numbers and the student-athletes. “Both of these guys I recruited and student-athlete experience continues to “The relationships they build with brought here,” said Jackson of Smith and evolve, what will remain constant are the teammates and coaches, the opportunity Hayle. “Now, they are men, who are defining characteristics that entice alumni they have to improve their individual helping to bring new guys into our family. to return and new, talented crops of skills, the commitment we make to student-athletes to rise to the challenge of encouraging our student-athletes to ‘be wearing the Blue and Gold. the best they can be in the classroom’ “One of the things I like most about our remains consistent,” she added. “Our athletic department here is that it’s not ‘win goal is for our student-athletes to leave at all costs,’” said McWilliams. “At the end Emmanuel with pride in their program of the day our mission is to graduate smart, and in themselves, and believing that it successful student-athletes. If we can field a was a privilege to participate.” t competitive program while meeting that end, then I think we are doing the right thing.” –Bryan Mahoney

Logan Carr ’12, a member of the women’s soccer and lacrosse programs, exemplified the Division III athletic philosophy throughout her playing days. Carr was honored as the 2012 recipient of the Saints’ Senior Leadership Award,

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13 Emmanuel’s Mission at Work in Liberia magine a first-grade class with 60 students ranging in Dr. Stemn is developing in Harper, a coast- al town of nearly 18,000 and the capital of age from six to 17 years old. The class is being taught in Maryland County in Liberia. a large open room in an abandoned building, alongside Before her students began the project, I they participated in a Skype session with four or five other classes, or outdoors, subject to the heat, Dr. Stemn, who exposed them to some humidity and seasonal winds and rains of a tropical climate. of the cultural differences they would need to consider in developing This is a typical scenario in the West systems of education in Liberia. mathematical resources for Liberian African nation of Liberia, a country recov- “The methods of teaching and learning students and teachers. ering from the lingering effects of 14 years at schools in Liberia are focused on memo- “That aspect of the project was a of civil war that caused its infrastructure rization and rote learning,” Dr. Sofronas challenge,” Molly Sherer ’14 said. “We to collapse. As a result of the wars, which said. “We would like to open the door to couldn’t make a game of fractions using ended in 2003, the education system suf- more active learning.” ‘pizza’ or ‘pie,’” as pizza is not a familiar fered, schools were destroyed and the food to those living in rural Liberia. He national literacy rate fell to 58 percent. recommended that they use “cake” as a Though classrooms are overcrowded, model for their fraction game. enrollment in Liberia’s schools is low, and Dr. Sofronas encouraged her students many teachers are instructing at levels to be as resourceful as possible when they barely achieved themselves. designing their games, as schools in Here at Emmanuel, Associate Liberia, as well as many in the United Associate Professor of Mathematics States, work with extremely limited Professor of Mathematics Education Kimberly Sofronas Education Kimberly Sofronas means. With a materials budget of was looking for ways to make $25, Sherer’s group engineered learning more purposeful. a “math Scrabble,” modeled on During the fall 2011 semester, the game “Smath,” which uses numbers and operations instead of letters and words. Rather than purchasing ready-made materials, the team crafted five elaborate laminated boards and sawed and painted more than 500 wooden pieces by hand. After researching current math games, Rebecca Benigno ’13 and her group created a memory game with various decks of cards including divi- sion, multiplication, equivalent fractions and digital/analog time. “I think the fact that we knew we were An overcrowded outdoor classroom in Liberia. sending our games to real children in Liberia made us work a lot harder than she began collaborating with her former She tasked the students in her we would have on any other assignment, University of Connecticut classmate and “Elementary Mathematics Methods” because we knew that we would be mak- Liberian native, Dr. Blidi Stemn, associ- course at Emmanuel with designing and ing a difference to these children who ate professor of mathematics education at developing mathematical games and had never been exposed to math games Hofstra University, on how to help restore instructional materials for a school that before,” Benigno said.

14 Stemn couldn’t demonstrate the game to Stemn couldn’tdemonstratethe gameto students, ofallagesandabilities. Dr. grade classhevisitedhadmore than60 existing elementaryschool.The third students’ mathgamestopilotin an to LiberiaandbroughttheEmmanuel improve theirownclassrooms.” Academy] andseewhattheycandoto others. Schoolscanvisit[EducationFirst create thisschooltoserveasamodelfor to helpeachoneindividually,Iwant of goingfromschooltoschool,trying the walls,”Dr.Stemnsaid.“Butinstead be brightandhaveactivitieshangingon innovative curriculum. sizes withqualifiedinstructorsandan the schoolwillemphasizesmallclass technology,” Dr.Stemnsaid,addingthat country tofocusonmath,scienceand with kindergartenthroughthirdgrade. which willopeninSeptemberbeginning a K-12school,EducationFirstAcademy, acres oflandandstartedconstructionon tions andpartnerships,purchasedafew Education First,Inc.,andthroughdona- they deserve.” and givethesekidsthekindofeducation Dr. Stemnsaid.“Iwantedtoraisethebar doing enough. wasn’t he achieving students. Still, hefeltasthough teachers andscholarshipsforhigh- development for professional for schoolsupplies, of-pocket funding began without- education inLiberia advocacy for extended classroom.” part oftheir Liberia asanother students tothinkof my said. “Iwant service,” Dr.Sofronas of educationand Emmanuel’s mission goals arerootedin is small,butmy In February 2012, Dr. Stemn traveled In February2012,Dr.Stemntraveled “Elementary schoolclassroomsshould “This willbethefirstschoolin He foundedanonprofitorganization, “I wantedtoreallymakeachange,” Dr. Stemn’s “The project

Kimberly Sofronas’sfall2011“ElementaryMathematicsMethods”class. by observing students and teachers from andteachersfrom students observing by conferencing willbemutuallybeneficial. According toDr.Sofronas,the video First AcademyandEmmanuel College. video conferencingbetweenEducation web cameraandInternetaccesstosupport school withtwocomputersaswella Education FirstAcademy,providingthe will beusedtoimplementtechnologyat the gamestoLiberia.Thebulkofgrant building low-costgamesandfundstoship will besetasideformaterialstocontinue efforts withagrant,ofwhichportion meantime, hergoalistoenhancethe with herstudentsinfall2012.Inthe to learn.” It’s amazinghowthesekidsaresohungry started playing,theydidn’twanttostop. math game,”Dr.Stemnsaid.“Oncethey they quicklycaughton. processes wasforeigntothesestudents, thinking andthediscussionofthought so influentialandinspiring.” Sofronas said,“onhowsomethingcanbe around him. into thenextclassroomandclustered lesson, all60studentsfollowedDr.Stemn recess. Eagertowatchandbepartofthe the restwereinstructedtogooutsidefor 15 studentsintoanotherclassroomand all ofthematthesametime,sohetook “Not only will students in my class learn “Not onlywillstudentsinmyclass learn Dr. Sofronaswillcontinuetheproject “This wastheirfirsttimeplayinga While learningthatinvolvescritical “I thinkthatspeaksvolumes,”Dr. classrooms someday.”t practices intheirownelementaryschool everyone sothattheymaymodelthose learning experiencesthatareaccessibleto to others,whilecreatingpurposeful realize thepowerofoutreachandservice a globalscale.Now,Iwantthemto context andon a real-world games, butin role ofmath students the in teachingmy to accomplish out what Iset accomplished learning tool. games asa mathematical effectiveness of doubted the not onestudent games themselves, building the project, while course ofthis “During the or iftheyarejustplaying,”shesaid. teaching andlearningofmathematics. “I feel I’ve “I feelI’ve “They wonderifkidsarereallylearning, ’13 playagameof“mathScrabble.” Amanda Sheehan’13andRebeccaBenigno of their value in the of theirvalueinthe who areskeptical one ortwostudents there aretypically to herstudents,as mathematical games strate thevalueof order todemon- in herteaching project systemic wants tomakethis Emmanuel students.” support by live instructional will benefitfrom teachers inLiberia but studentsand a differentculture, Dr. Sofronas Dr. Sofronas – A M Y STEW

AR T 15 Emmanuel Magazine | Summer 2012 Emmanuel Speaks Kristen Conroy Assistant Vice President of Operations

Emmanuel College is committed to becoming a more environmentally sustainable institution through the pursuit of green practices and the education of the Emmanuel community on the benefits of reducing consumption, reusing items and recycling goods. Assistant Vice President of Operations Kristen Conroy, with the assistance of Operations Coordinator Kristen Zapata, oversees the College’s efforts in moving toward a healthier learning and working environment.

Assistant Vice President of Operations Kristen Conroy oversees the College’s sustainability efforts.

Emmanuel Magazine spoke to Conroy Emmanuel has also formed a this spring about the College’s sustainabil- Sustainability Committee comprised of ity efforts and how students, faculty and faculty, staff, administrators and students staff are working together to reduce the that have expressed an interest in green College’s overall environmental footprint. issues to discuss initiatives that will help us to meet our goals. To encourage the Emmanuel Magazine: More than ever, high school College community to reuse and recycle, students are looking at a college’s level of eco- we are participating in a pilot program awareness before making a decision on which offered by our recycling company to dem- school to attend. What steps has Emmanuel onstrate the reuse and recycling of office taken to raise its sustainability efforts? supply packaging. Kristen Conroy: The level of green program- ming has really grown in the last couple EM: What else is the College doing in terms of years. In the fall of 2010, Sr. Janet of recycling? signed the American College & University KC: I think recycling needs to be easy for it Presidents’ Climate Commitment to become a habit and the most effective (ACUPCC), pledging to reduce and eventu- way to assimilate recycling into our cul- ally eliminate all of the ture is to provide receptacles in prominent College’s net global locations. Paper, bottle and can recycling warming emissions, is available in all of our buildings, includ- with climate neutral- ing the residence halls and in classrooms. ity as the long-term We’ve also added an outdoor bottle and goal. The commitment can unit on the quad near the Jean requires the College Yawkey Center. to develop a climate For the past two years, Emmanuel has action plan to reduce greenhouse gas also participated in the RecycleMania emissions, setting target dates and interim tournament, which is an eight-week com- milestones for becoming climate neutral. petition among more than 600 colleges and All of the plans and progress reports are universities that promotes waste reduction available to the public. on campus. We have seen our recycling

16 rates significantly improve each year. In 2012, the College recycled 5,220 lbs. of bottles and cans, as compared to 2,220 lbs. in 2011 and 1,080 lbs. in 2010.

EM: How can the College ensure those rates keep improving? KC: More promotion and more visibil- ity. This year, Emmanuel applied and was selected for two grants to promote recycling. Keep America Beautiful, the organizer of the tournament, provided the funds for us to run a “Get Caught Green Handed” contest. The Sustainability Committee served as “spotters,” looking out for people doing something green, like picking up trash or using a reusable bever- age container. The names were entered in a weekly drawing for some great prizes like Emmanuel students integrate the College’s mission of service with its commitment to sustainability by cleaning up the Muddy a one year membership to the Appalachian River during the annual Spring Day of Service. Mountain Club or the New Balance Hubway, a new bicycle-sharing system recycling and making it readily available use sustainable practices within a 150-mile in Boston. to our students, which will boost our radius of our campus. The other grant was from Keep America numbers even higher. As part of the grant, Beautiful and the Coca-Cola Foundation. we will be responsible for tracking and EM: What is Emmanuel’s policy on green Emmanuel is scheduled to receive 24 reporting our recycling numbers. construction? “Waste Watcher” recycling bins for We want to keep getting the communi- KC: The Maureen Murphy Wilkens Science bottles and cans. These will be placed in cation out there in a way that people can Center, which opened in 2009, follows the the common areas and kitchens in the understand it and we hope to integrate city of Boston zoning guidelines calling four residence halls to continue promoting sustainability into the curriculum and for new construction to be equivalent to develop academic programs, internships LEED-certified construction. The build- and extra-curricular activities that are envi- ing was built from low-emitting, recycled ronmentally focused. and locally available materials and has an energy-efficient mechanical system. The EM: How are other departments contributing building’s façade is also glazed with low- to Emmanuel’s green programming? emissivity glass, which allows for daylight- KC: It’s definitely a campus-wide effort. ing without compromising insulation, and Our Facilities Department has a number the interior lighting system has daylight of sustainable initiatives, including a sensors that automatically dim the lights if commitment to purchasing energy-efficient there is sufficient sunlight. appliances and electronics. The College The Maureen Murphy Wilkens Science also donates old classroom furniture Center and the Administration Building and computers and our Information both contain stormwater retention systems Technology staff ensures that any e-waste that collect, treat and recharge stormwater is recycled in an environmentally sound runoff. All future construction and redevel- way. Eighty-percent of our cleaning opment projects will provide stormwater products are Green Seal certified and all of recharge and will be equivalent to LEED- our paper cleaning products are recyclable. certified construction. t The College also encourages employees to commute to work by public transit by –AMY STEWART subsidizing MBTA passes and participating in the CommuteWorks program.

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Commencement 2012 Celebrates Graduates, Honorees

and Leaders” and highlighted the challenge of completing a Emmanuel celebrated graduate degree while balancing work and family. Desanges underscored the many ways she and her classmates served its 90th Commencement as “trend setters” at Emmanuel, while Exercises on the College’s continuing to drive themselves individually campus on May 12th, to achieve their goals. “As role models, the conferring more than Class of 2012 set new standards in regard 600 degrees to bachelor to what it means to be a well-rounded and master’s candidates. Emmanuel College Back row, left to right: Jon Hardacker, Jordan student,” she said. Coulombe, Deanna Borrelli, Sahal Abdi Osman Anne Hawley, Norma Jean Calderwood Director of “Each of you is here (student speaker), Brendan Amedio; Sam Lajoie; front row: Ike Brochu, Samantha Ford, Anne the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, delivered the today because someone Hawley, Alexandra Oliver-Dávila, Bernadine Commencement Address and received an honorary degree. believed in you. But Desanges (student speaker), Kayla Vasconcellos, The College also honored Executive Director of Sociedad most importantly, you Greg Galizio. Latina Alexandra Oliver-Dávila ’92. believed in yourself. “Leadership” and “involvement,” which became the “Never forget the hallmarks of Emmanuel’s Class of 2012, were themes home we chose to make discussed by speakers throughout the ceremony. Sahal Abdi our place,” she added. Osman, a graduate representing the Graduate and Professional “Today, May 12, 2012, Programs, and Bernadine Desanges, who received a B.A. in marks the end of one sociology, were chosen as this year’s student speakers, each milestone that simply addressing the topics during their respective discourses. opens the doors to Osman entitled his speech “Call to the Effective Learners achieve so much more.”

Members of the platform party including (front row, left to right) Board Chair Thomas J. Hynes, Jr., honorary degree recipient Alexandra Oliver-Dávila ’92, Sr. Janet Eisner, SND and Commencement Speaker Anne Hawley.

The Class of 2012 processes in front of the Administration Building to the applause of members of the platform party.

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In addressing the graduates, College President Sister Janet million expansion, including Eisner, SND reflected on the journey on which the outgoing a new concert chamber, seniors embarked during their four years at the College and a gallery for the shows of the impact they had on Emmanuel. She encouraged those the artists-in-residence, a present to continue onward with the same enthusiasm and restaurant and a lounge. She Professor Emeritus of Mathematics determination they demonstrated as students. is the founder of the Cultural Jeanne Trubek and family “Way back in 2008 when I welcomed you to Emmanuel, Education Collaborative, an you took to heart your Orientation theme, ‘This is your organization dedicated to place,’” she said. “As involved students and leaders, you stimulating arts education and created new organizations to ensure you had a place in the arts public policy. She became College…You have been leaders since arriving on campus the executive director of the and I challenge you to continue to lead as you write the next Massachusetts Council on the chapter of your lives.” Arts and Humanities in 1977 In her Commencement Address, Hawley reinforced the and in 1988 won the Lyman importance of staying well rounded. She shared the one Ziegler Award for Outstanding Assistant Professor of Foreign Languages wish she had for the graduates — to care and nurture their Service to the Commonwealth of Régine Joseph, Assistant Professor imaginations as a means of developing ideas and dreams Massachusetts. of Sociology Cathy Bueker, Assistant and establishing a path toward making them happen. While Oliver-Dávila received Professor of Theology and Religious Studies Jon Paul Sydnor and Assistant so much emphasis is placed on recent graduates’ career an Honorary Doctor of Professor of English David Palumbo, pursuits, she emphasized the importance of maintaining Humane Letters during the cheer on the graduates. other interests. Commencement Exercises. “I urge you — in fact, I beg you — to find an avocation She is the director of Sociedad for your life. What might be called an amateur pursuit or Latina, a nonprofit organiza- hobby,” said Hawley, who received an Honorary Doctor of tion located in Mission Hill that Fine Arts during the ceremony. “Because as you head into works with Latino youth and your careers you will find they will be extremely demanding. families to end destructive cycles They will take all of your time. And if you don’t set up a of poverty, health inequities, and pursuit outside your work, you will find that all your time is lack of educational and profes- taken up by your work. You won’t be setting boundaries and sional opportunities. In her cita- Faculty Excellence Award recipient you won’t have a rich and fulfilling life in other places.” tion, read by Vice President of Dr. Jacqueline Alfonso Barry Hawley became the director of the Isabella Stewart Government and Community Gardner Museum in 1989 and has been instrumental in the Relations Sarah Welsh, Oliver-Dávila was praised for her work restoration and preservation of the historic museum. Most as “a leader and mentor [who] has inspired thousands of recently she was the driving force behind the museum’s $114 Latino youth in the Mission Hill neighborhood of

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Boston to foster their potential and find con- Legacies fidence in their race, culture and language.” With the Class of 2012 now officially among the alumni Two members of ranks, the College also welcomed several new legacies to the the Emmanuel College Emmanuel family: faculty were also recognized during the ceremony: Assistant Professor of Psychology Jacqueline Alfonso Barry and Deanna Borrelli ’12 Associate Professor of (Kristina Borrelli ’10, sister) Mathematics Jeanne Trubek. Alfonso Barry was honored with the Emily Brady ’12 Faculty Excellence (Stacy D’Amico ’81, mother) Award while Trubek

was conferred the rank of Professor Emeritus. Kara Foley ’12 Director of Campus Ministry and College Trubek served (Kaitlyn Foley ’04 and ’09, sister) Chaplain Rev. John Patrick Spencer, S.J. Emmanuel for 19 presided over the Baccalaureate Liturgy. years, contributing to its strong mathematics program. Sister Janet acknowledged Brenna Catherine Hunt ’12 her “leadership in the field of mathematics and the (Aideen Hunt ’78, mother; Catherine Guthrie ’53, deep commitment to the students and the mission of grandmother; Eleanor A. Meskell ’51, cousin, godmother) the College.” On Friday, May 11th, the College celebrated Baccalaureate with a Liturgy and hooding ceremony. Deirdre Jango Lathrop ’12 During the ceremony, graduates processed by major (Jane Lathrop ’11, sister) and were hooded by Dean of Arts and Sciences William Leonard. Jeanne Micalizzi ’12 (Elizabeth “Betty” Grimes ’46, grandmother)

Laura O’Shea ’12 (Mike O’Shea ’09, brother; Mary Favaloro O’Shea ’75, mother)

Cristina Quagliato ’12 (Irene Dillen Griffin ’57, grandmother)

Paul Wentworth ’12 Students processed into the Jean Yawkey Center gymnasium by academic (Kevin Wentworth ’10, brother) department for the Hooding Ceremony and Baccalaureate Liturgy on May 11th.

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A Gown for Generations

here was an understated difference in the garb Maggie MacKay ’12 Twore during this year’s Commencement Exercises, a distinction unnoticeable to most among a sea of black gowns; recognized by a few as a subtle gesture honoring someone always in her heart, especially on that day. When MacKay crossed the stage on May 12th, she was dressed in the same gown worn by her grandmother, Barbara Ferson Mulcahy ’47, 65 years earlier at her own Emmanuel College Commencement ceremony. In doing so, MacKay established an impromptu family tradition; her aunt Jean, a graduate of Trinity Washington University, a fellow Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur institution, donned the same robes for her own graduation, making MacKay the third generation of Mulcahy women to process in the gown. The gesture was not planned by any means. In fact, when MacKay’s mother Christine pulled the garment from her hope chest and mentioned the idea in the days leading up to the Commencement Exercises, MacKay admitted she had to think about it. Ultimately she chose to wear the gown as a quiet nod of respect to the person she says was the reason she “fell in love with Emmanuel.” Maggie MacKay ’12 with her mother Christine MacKay. Mulcahy’s enthusiasm for her alma mater was evident immediately upon entering her home; MacKay recalls the house as “always filled with Emmanuel College things.” Theirs was a natural connection forged when MacKay was young; while her cousins often huddled around their grandfather, chances were that where Barbara was, Maggie would not be far behind. When Mulcahy passed away, she bequeathed her Emmanuel class ring to MacKay. MacKay admits it was her grandmother’s passion for the College that actually steered her clear during her own college search initially — she wanted to find her own place to love just as much as her grandmother did Emmanuel. “Then I came to campus,” said MacKay, “and couldn’t imagine being anywhere else.” Commencement having now come and gone, the gown has returned to the hope chest. Reflecting upon the day, MacKay can only imagine the pride her grandmother would have felt watching her walk across the Emmanuel College Barbara Ferson Mulcahy ’47 with her mother Margaret Ferson. stage dressed in her robes. “It would have meant absolutely everything to her,” she said. Summer 2012

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Restoration of Historic Administration Building Continues

Phases three and four of the Administration Building renova- tion began during the second semester and will be completed in winter 2013. Phases one and two of the project included the east wing of the building, facing the Cardinal Cushing Library. In the west wing renovation, the upgrade of all classrooms and HVAC systems will be complete, in addition to a new Auditorium, an expanded dining facility, enhanced technology, a new elevator, and faculty and administrative offices. The restoration of the academic hub of Emmanuel’s campus will have a significant impact on the student experience, and will maintain the historic significance of the College’s signature Students meet in the Fenway Room, part of the renovation of the east wing, building, through which all graduates have walked. completed in fall 2009.

Emmanuel Receives Grant to Strengthen Global New Sites and Web Studies and International Affairs Program Content Launch

Emmanuel College was recently Emmanuel continues to awarded a grant in the amount of expand its online communica- $100,000 from OneWorld Boston, a tion efforts, with a number of new projects completed or on Cummings Foundation affiliate. The the horizon. This summer, a award will help the College develop mobile version of emmanuel. an interdisciplinary program in edu launched, making site con- Middle East Studies and an Arabic tent more accessible on mobile Foreign Language Certificate, build- devices like smartphones ing on existing courses within the and tablets. The College has also Left to right: Paul Casey, Cummings Foundation Global Studies and International re-launched the athletics site, trustee and former state representative; Joyce Affairs Program (GSIA), and De Leo, vice president of academic affairs at goecsaints.com, with a new Emmanuel College; Dennis Clarke, president strengthening the study of Arabic look and features to keep and CEO of Cummings Properties; Joan at Emmanuel. alumni, students, parents and Caldwell, vice president of development and New courses will be developed more updated on the latest Saints action. alumni relations at Emmanuel College; and in the Departments of Political The number of Emmanuel videos has increased nearly Carol Donovan, Cummings Foundation trustee 500% over the past year, with spots featuring lectures, and former state representative. Science, History and Foreign student and faculty profiles, campus events and more. See Languages, including: “Turkey and all this content on the College’s Vimeo page at vimeo. the Middle East,” which will include a study abroad component in Istanbul; “The com/emmanuelcollege. Politics of Energy”; “History of the Middle East”; “Intermediate Arabic I and II”; and The College also has new pages on Google+ and “Arabic Literature.” Pinterest — check them out at emmanuel.edu/connect. The grant will also fund a weeklong Institutional Colloquium that will focus on issues An initiative to redesign the main College website is also of human rights, social justice, and international understanding in the Middle East. underway, with an all new emmanuel.edu launching in the summer of 2013. For more information on the Cummings Foundation, visit www.CummingsFoundation.org.

22 Chemistry,” which included additional fun activities. In Chemistry,” whichincludedadditional funactivities.In the AmericanChemicalSociety’s publication“Celebrating students receivedEmmanuelCollege pensandacopyof germs canbepassedfrompersontoperson.Participating lotion andablacklightthatemphasizedhoweasily class, includingahand-washingactivitywithGlo-Germ the AmericanChemicalSociety’swebsitetoconductin in Everett. and TobinSchoolinRoxbury,SaintAnthony nearby schools,however,ledtovisitsSaintPatrickSchool trip fortheEmmanuelstudentsinMarch.Interestfrom Ana Otero,thegoalduringpilotyearwastoscheduleone Professor ofBiologyAnuSeshanandLabInstructor a coordinatorforthenewprogramalongwithAssistant Professor ofChemistryChristineJaworek-Lopes,whoservedas sciences experiencesforstudents.AccordingtoAssociate ing localmiddleschoolclassroomstoconductinquiry-based the SaintsScienceAmbassadorProgramthispastyear,visit- and itisgreattohavekidsbepreparedatayoungage.” curriculum. Itisagreatfoundationforanyscholarlypursuit You BuildThis?”program.“Scienceisimportanttoany Horgan ’13,whoservedasateachingassistantforthe“Can learn somethingtheyneverthoughtwould,”saidJoe the program. Mission GrammarSchoolinRoxburyparticipated Thomas EdisonSchool,andOurLadyofPerpetualHelp Pierce School,Boston’sJamesP.TimiltyMiddleThe stain patterns. trace evidence,fingerprints,bitemarkandblood to experiencethesciencebehindacrimescenebyanalyzing gliders. The“ForensicScience”courseallowedstudents building theirowntoothpickbridges,minitrebuchetsand the chanceforstudentstoexploreengineeringprinciplesby two-hour sessionsinMarch.“CanYouBuildThis?”offered offered throughtheprogram,whichtookplaceduringfour Engineering Programming.Studentschosefromtwocourses came tocampusparticipateintheSaturdayScienceand inspiring K-12studentstopursuecareersinthesciences. T Emmanuel’s Center for Science Education Introduces New Programs Emmanuel’s CenterforScienceEducationIntroducesNewPrograms Emmanuel students selected popular experiments from Emmanuel studentsselectedpopularexperimentsfrom Twelve EmmanuelCollegestudentsvolunteeredtopilot “It wasfungettingthemexcitedaboutitandseeing In all,nearly25studentsingrades6-8fromBrookline’s Throughout March 2012,localmiddleschoolstudents programs aimed at promoting scientific literacy and programs aimedatpromotingscientificliteracyand recently expandeditsofferingstoincludethreenew CenterforScienceEducationatEmmanuelCollege he campus

Grammar School with a revolving group of 17 elementary Grammar Schoolwitharevolving groupof17elementary ducted theprogramatOurLady ofPerpetualHelpMission Rebecca Benigno’13,JuliaWarren’13and Victoria Perrone’13con- simple electricalcircuitsoutofPlay-Doh. cars, balloonrockets,trebuchetsandcatapultsmake Emmanuel studentshelpedparticipantsconstructballoon solutions towardsuccessfuldelivery.Inothersessions, to representthepackagesanddeterminingproblems aid droppackagestobesentThailand,usingclayballs project involvedascenarioinwhichstudentshadtodesign team-based activitiesinscienceandengineering.Themain “Engineering Adventures,”whichconsistedofhands-on, a newprogramfortheMuseumofScience,Bostoncalled schools. Thispastyear,theprogramwasselectedtopilot ing andtechnologyforstudentsinneighboringelementary to conductout-of-schoolexperiencesinscience,engineer- was establishedinthespringof2011foreducationstudents with others.” love science of me tosharemy that wouldallow or anyotherway science education a careerineither want topursue has mademe the program,it participating in she said.“After had fundoingit,” something and actually learned see thatthekids it wasniceto each schoolvisit, share herpassion. a nicebreakfromherstudiesanduniqueopportunityto the sciences,SaintsScienceAmbassadorProgramoffered from strawberries. kit fromhouseholdchemicalsandusingittoextractDNA middle schoolstudentsinmakingtheirownDNAextraction another experiment,Emmanuelbiologymajorsassisted news Rachael Montville ’13, Amanda Sheehan ’13, Emmanuel studentsRachaelMontville’13,AmandaSheehan The SaintsScienceBuddies:AfterSchoolProgram “By theendof For , a biology major who hopes to teach in Ashley Smith’15,abiologymajorwhohopestoteachin mark andbloodstainpatterns. crime scenebyanalyzingtraceevidence,fingerprints,bite which allowedthemtoexperiencethesciencebehinda Students lookonduringthe“ForensicScience”course, continued onnext page 23 Emmanuel Magazine | Summer 2012 campusnews

elementary students learning science through exploring materials and situations that the Emmanuel education stu- dents provide and, likewise, to observe the education majors learning about teaching through observing the elementary students’ authentic and spontaneous explorations. “The whole experience really has been a strong example of learning through service,” she added. “One interesting outcome of this program has been the mentoring relation- ships that have developed, not only between the young elementary students and the Emmanuel College majors, but among the students who participate in the program, many of whom are in different grade levels.” The Center for Science Education at Emmanuel College has been established to be a major resource in science for Emmanuel’s Saints Science Buddies program piloted a new program for the Museum of K-12 teachers and students. Through access to facilities and Science, Boston called “Engineering Adventures,” which consisted of hands-on, team- resources in the Maureen Murphy Wilkens Science Center, based activities in science and engineering, with students from Mission Grammar. the Center for Science Education at Emmanuel College pro- school students, who had no previous experience with vides service to the Greater Boston community with a spe- hands-on science experiments. cial focus on serving the College’s urban neighbors. “The kids were excited to do something science-based,” McDonnell, Jaworek-Lopes and Seshan are members said Montville. “I think science should be exposed as early of the Center for Science Education advisory board along as it can be.” with Vice President of Programs and Partnerships in “The after-school setting has provided a rich setting for Education and Director of the Carolyn A. Lynch Institute our education majors to observe and explore authentic Sally Dias, Associate Professor of Psychology Michael Jarvinen and learning and teaching,” said Associate Professor of Science Assistant Professor of Physics Allen Price. Education Fiona McDonnell. “It has been wonderful to see young

Emmanuel President Honored by Charitable Irish Society

The Charitable Irish Society of Boston presented a lifetime achieve- and men but to educate them to ment award to Emmanuel College President Sr. Janet Eisner, SND on go out into the community and March 17th during its 275th Anniversary Dinner. The annual event, contribute to its betterment.” held at the Fairmont Copley Plaza Hotel, recognizes those in the Established in 1737, the community who have contributed with “Good Will Doing Service,” Charitable Irish Society of Boston the motto of the society. is the oldest Irish Society in Society Board Member and Emmanuel College alumna Paula North America. Its purpose for Carroll ’72 presented Sr. Janet with her award. 275 years has been to provide “The Sr. Janet I now know is truly a leader — inspired and aid and assistance to newly Sr. Janet Eisner, SND receives a inspiring, pioneering, dogged, sincere, down to earth and practi- arrived Irish immigrants in the lifetime achievement award from Paula Carroll '72. cal, yet willing to reach for the stars and always, always, gracious Boston area. Fellow honorees for and thoughtful of others,” said Carroll. “I believe — I know — that 2012 included Chief Inspector this inspiration and courage to pursue goals for the good comes of Garda Síochána Inspectorate from her deep faith in God and her dedication to the ideals and Kathleen O’Toole, Founder and Past President of the Friends of the values of the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur whose original mis- Public Gardens Henry Lee and media personality, poet and play- sion wasn’t just to educate young women and girls and later boys wright Dick Flavin.

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Eurozone and European Crisis Addressed During Emmanuel Panel Discussion

onsuls General of France, Greece, Italy and Spain what is the problem with Europe, and how these European Ctook part in a panel discussion on campus to offer problems may hit home.” their insight into “The Eurozone and the European The panel included Consul General of France Christophe Crisis: Growing Pains of a Guilhou, Consul General Monetary Union” on March of Greece Ilias Fotopoulos, 26th. The event was a collab- Consul General of Italy in orative effort by faculty from Boston Giuseppe Pastorelli and Emmanuel’s Departments Consul General of Spain in of Foreign Languages and Boston Pablo Sanchez-Teran. Political Science, who viewed Each panel member offered his it as an opportunity to perspective on the financial cri- bring to light the financial sis in the eurozone, which con- crisis in Europe, which has sists of the 17 members of the largely been overlooked by European Union that adopted Americans and the the euro as its common cur- U.S. media. Left to right: Consul General of Greece Ilias Fotopoulos, Consul General of Italy rency more than a decade ago. “In a globalized world with in Boston Giuseppe Pastorelli, Consul General of Spain in Boston Pablo Sanchez- With the eurozone economy an extreme overflow of news Teran, and Consul General of France Christophe Guilhou. continuing to struggle — unem- and an increasingly shortening ployment rates are as high as attention span on the part of the population, the European 23 percent within individual countries within the union — the problems and challenges are left, it seems to me, with- panel discussion offered an “interesting and timely dialogue” on out proper attention,” said Assistant Professor of Foreign campus, according to Associate Professor and Chair of Foreign Languages José Ignacio Alvarez Fernandez in his opening remarks. Languages Arlyn Sanchez-Silva. “No wonder that many Americans don’t really understand

Catholic Charities of Boston President Speaks at Sister Marie Augusta Neal, SND Lecture

eborah Kincade Rambo, LICSW, president of Catholic graduates and fac- DCharities of the Archdiocese of Boston, addressed “Meeting ulty members, Sister the Needs in our Communities Through Catholic Charities” at the Marie Augusta Neal, SND annual Sister Marie Augusta Neal, SND Lecture on March 28th in ’42, who influenced the Janet M. Daley Library Lecture Hall. several generations Catholic Charities agencies across the country serve approxi- of students and mately 25 percent of the nation’s 46 million poor, answering the scholars worldwide Deborah Kincade Rambo, LICSW call of an emerging social policy that “expects less from the state through her inspira- and other public agencies, more from the market and a great deal tional teaching and her numerous groundbreaking publications from nonprofit organizations,” Rambo said. on social justice and change, and women in the church. The Sister Marie Augusta Neal, SND Lecture is dedicated to To see a video of the lecture, visit www.vimeo.com/ promoting the social justice mission of Emmanuel College. This emmanuelcollege. Summer 2012

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Yosinoff Receives Red Auerbach Award

ead Women’s Basketball Coach Andy Yosinoff received the 2012 college coach, as voted upon by the members of the Jewish Coaches HJewish Coaches Association Red Auerbach Award, an honor presented Association (JCA). By winning the Red Auerbach Award, Yosinoff is both to college basketball’s Jewish coach of the year. Yosinoff received the the first collegiate women’s coach and the first Division III coach to receive prestigious award after leading the Emmanuel women’s basketball team to the honor. These firsts are just the tip of the iceberg for Yosinoff, who has the NCAA Division III National Quarterfinals last month. The Red Auerbach taken the Emmanuel women’s program to extraordinary heights in his 35 Award was presented to Yosinoff on March 31st in New Orleans, La., at the years at the helm. This past year, the Pawtucket, R.I., native led the Saints to NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Final Four Convention. Emmanuel’s 17th NCAA Tournament appearance and to the program’s 14th The Red Auerbach Award is given annually to the nation’s top Jewish Great Northeast Athletic Conference Championship.

Head Women’s Basketball Coach Andy Yosinoff was awarded the 2012 Jewish Coaches Association Red Auerbach Award, an honor presented to college basketball’s Jewish coach of the year.

Emmanuel Earns Mark of Distinction on President’s Community Service Honor Roll

Emmanuel College was named to the 2012 President’s Higher public’s awareness of the contributions that Education Community Service Honor Roll with Distinction, colleges and their students make to local one of just six Massachusetts colleges/universities to earn the communities and the nation as a whole. It award. The 2012 Honor Roll recipients were announced at the is the highest federal recognition a college American Council on Education’s 94th annual meeting Ahead or university can receive for its commitment of the Curve on March 12th, in Los Angeles, Calif. to volunteering, service-learning and civic engage- This was the third straight year the College was recognized ment. The Corporation for National and Community Service with distinction. The President’s Honor Roll increases the administers the annual Honor Roll award.

26 school systemissoverydifferent. I don’tknowwhattoexpect.” to doit.Itisgoingbefun,hard andveryinterestingbecausethe wanted todosomethingnewand differentwhileIhavethetime immersing herselfinsuchadifferentsetting. Argentina, PeruandSpain,butlooksforwardtothechallengeof from theFulbrightfellowship.Adrienpreviouslystudiedabroadin Massachusetts Boston,whichshewillbeginwhenreturns to amaster’sprograminappliedlinguisticsattheUniversityof ence particularlyworthwhileforher.Shewasrecentlyaccepted interests inlinguisticsandbilingualismshouldmaketheexperi- experience withteachingEnglish,thefactthatAdrienhasstrong English TeachingAssistantshipprogramdoesnotrequirepast the region—inMacauschoolsystem.ThoughFulbright Cantonese. ShewillteachEnglish—alanguagerarelyspokenin in China,theareahastwoofficiallanguages,Portugueseand its diverselanguagebackground.Aspecialadministrativeregion tive fellowships. which helpsstudentsdiscoverandapplyfornationallycompeti- off.” Dr.JohnstonchairstheFellowshipsCommitteeatEmmanuel, work atEmmanuelandintheseparticularcompetitionsispaying for bothofthesestudents.Iamdelightedtoseethattheirhard applications andnoted,“Thisrepresentsasignificantachievement of FellowshipsLaurieJohnstonworkedwithbothstudentsontheir scholarship toteachEnglishinThailand. program. Lastyear,MeganRoseCarrLaporte’11receivedaFulbright Emmanuel studenthasbeenchosentoparticipateinaFulbright and Shea’srecognitionsrepresentthesecondstraightyearan of theUnitedStatesandpeopleothercountries.”Adrien designed toincreasemutualunderstandingbetweenthepeople exchange programsponsoredbytheU.S.governmentandis London SummerInstituteforthreeweeksinJulyandAugust. school year;Sheawillparticipateinthe2012FulbrightKing’sCollege as partofanEnglishTeachingAssistantshipduringthe2012-2013 US-UK FulbrightCommission.AdrienwilltraveltoMacau,China, Student ProgramwhileEmilyShea’14wonanawardthroughthe Laura Adrien’12receivedafellowshipthroughtheFulbrightU.S. Students SelectedforFulbrightPrograms “The Asian language is a whole new ballgame,” she said. “I “The Asianlanguageisawholenewballgame,”shesaid.“I Adrien, anEnglishLiteratureandSpanishmajor,choseMacaufor Assistant ProfessorofTheologyandReligiousStudies/Director The FulbrightProgramisthe“flagshipinternationaleducational campus world inLondon.I’mlookingforwardtoit.” and differences,”shesaid.“Therewillbepeoplefromalloverthe looking attheirsimilarities studying culturesand I amveryinterestedin United Kingdom. from aroundthe visual arts,filmandmore dance, music,theatre, city, bringingtogether ing thissummerinthe tion, willalsobehappen- immense culturalcelebra- London 2012Festival,an trips aroundthecity.The part inculturalandsocial and politics,Sheawilltake to studyingOlympichistory held inLondon.Inaddition Olympic Gamesarebeing 22nd-August 11thwhilethe program takesplaceJuly 2012 OlympicGames.”The Leadership Throughthe a HeadStart:Learningabout academic program“Getting three-week culturaland travel toLondonforthe news “As a sociology major “As asociologymajor Shea, meanwhile,will ates inover155countries worldwide. of Educationaland CulturalAffairs.Currently,itoper - sponsored bytheU.S.Department ofState’sBureau international concerns.TheFulbright Programis ideas andcontributetofindingsolutions toshared nity tostudy,teachandconductresearch, exchange merit andleadershippotential—withtheopportu- 310,000 participants—chosenfortheiracademic Fulbright Programhasprovidedapproximately William FulbrightofArkansas.Sincethen,The under legislationintroducedbythen-SenatorJ. The FulbrightProgramwasestablishedin1946

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Associate Professor of Nursing Diane Assistant Professor of Sociology Catherine Arathuzik was awarded Certification as a Simpson Bueker’s article entitled “Resources, Nurse Educator (CNE) by the National Relevance, and Relationships: Differential League for Nursing. Motivations Behind Local Civic Engage- ment Over Park Usage” was accepted by the New England Journal of Political Science.

Special Instructor of Journalism Mark Baard served as the faculty advisor to The Hub, Special Instructor of History Dane Cash the new Emmanuel College student successfully defended his dissertation titled newspaper, which published its first issue in “The Forgotten Debate: American December. Special Instructor of English Katie Political Opinion Journals and the Korean Liesener is also providing direction to The Hub’s reporters. War, 1950-1953” at Boston University.

Associate Professor of Information Associate Professor of Mathematics Yulia Technology Gouri Banerjee was an invited Dementieva co-authored the paper, “Why panelist at a Boston College Law School Has the BMI Gone Up So Drastically student organization event on March 19th in the Last 35 Years?” which was for a discussion about “Legal Tools to published in December in the Journal Empower Victims and Survivors of Domestic Abuse and of Addiction Medicine. Violence.” This was as part of her role as a board member of Saheli Support and Friendship for South Asian Women. Saheli is a nonprofit social service organization located in Associate Professor of Art Cynthia Fowler’s Burlington, Mass., that works with immigrant women and article, “Herman Trunk’s Cubist Crucifix: families to reduce family violence, poverty, health inequi- A Case Study,” was just released by ties, and the lack of educational and professional opportu- Religion and the Arts, a journal published nities among the poor. by Boston College.

Assistant Professor of Psychology Assistant Professor of Sociology Janese Free Jacqueline Alfonso Barry was the recipient of presented a paper at the National Emmanuel College’s Excellence in Teaching Conference on Alternative Education Award for 2012. Dr. Alfonso Barry was also entitled “Assessing the Effectiveness of an the first-author of a publication in Clinical Alternative School Program for At-Risk Psychology & Psychotherapy entitled “Feedback-Based Youth” in Nashville, Tenn., February 8th-10th. Alcohol Interventions for Mandated Students: An Effective- ness Study of Three Modalities.” Assistant Professor of Chemistry Aren Gerdon and the chemistry department received a Stace Budzko won Quiddity’s Book Trailer 2012 Pittsburgh Conference Memorial Contest for his short story collection, National College Grant to purchase an How to Set a House on Fire. In partner- attenuated total reflectance (ATR) ship with Benedictine University and attachment for the College’s existing Fourier transform NPR/PRI, his work will be featured in infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) instrument. future broadcast, Web and print promotions. His flash memoir, “I Like You ’Cause You Like Me,” appears in the latest Portland Magazine.

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Professor of Theology and Religious Assistant Professor of Economics Studies Mary Hines gave a presentation in Shuyi Jiang’s paper, “Survival in the U.S. December 2011 to the wives of the men Petroleum Refining Industry,” was studying for the permanent diaconate in accepted by the Journal of Applied the Archdiocese of Boston. The presenta- Statistics. tion was entitled “In Search of Mary” and focused on changing images of Mary in Christian history. Assistant Professor of Theology and Religious Studies Laurie Johnston had an essay Assistant Professor of Education Sister Karen on teaching bioethics accepted for Hokanson’s first-year seminar course, publication in Health Care Ethics USA. “Computers in Society,” was featured in Her review of the book “Peacebuilding: an article published in the Mission Catholic Theology, Ethics and Praxis” will also appear in Magazine of the Sisters of the Blessed the journal Theological Studies. Sacrament. The article, entitled “Neighbors Reach out to Dr. Johnston also spoke at a conference in Kinshasa, Neighbors: Roxbury Parish and Catholic College Join Democratic Republic of Congo in June. The conference was Forces to Enrich Neighbors’ Lives,” highlights the senior the biannual gathering of the presidents of all the Catho- citizen cyber café class taught by first-year seminar lic universities in Africa. Dr. Johnston was one of three students on location at Saint Katharine Drexel Parish invited experts from the U.S.-based Catholic Peacebuilding Center. The cyber café program began five years ago under Network. She helped conduct a two-day workshop for the the leadership of Carolyn Caveny, senior associate dean of presidents about peace studies and Catholic social teaching. academic advising, who worked with Sister Karen to reach While there, Dr. Johnston also had the opportunity to meet out to the senior citizens in Roxbury. with the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur who live and work in the area.

Instructor of Nursing Terri Jabaley was awarded a research fund grant from the Pi Assistant Professor of Sociology Katrin Križ Epsilon Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau co-authored an article entitled “The Role International in recognition of her of Earned Income Tax Credit in the dissertation research entitled “The Budgets of Low-Income Families,” which Experience of Cancer Risk Management Decision Making was accepted for publication by Social in BRCA+ Women.” Service Review.

Associate Professor of Biology Josef Kurtz had his work on “Establishment of Stable Mixed Chimerism Across Major Histo- compatibility Barriers in Miniature Swine: Role for Anergy in the Induction of Donor- Specific Tolerance to Vascularized Composite Allografts” accepted as a presentation in a concurrent oral session at the 24th International Congress of the Transplantation Society in Berlin, Germany, from July 15-19, 2012. Dr. Kurtz and Associate Professor of Biology Todd Williams also had their work on “Contribution of Hematopoietically- Derived Progenitors to the Central Nervous System in Mixed Chimeric Mice” accepted as a conference poster.

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Associate Professor of Theology and ability to achieve its mission to promote the creative Religious Studies Fr. Thomas Leclerc, M.S. was economy for the city of Lowell. Dr. Moryl also presented invited to write a review of “The Desert her paper, “Local Economic Development, Why Can’t We Will Bloom: Poetic Visions of Isaiah” for Get What We Want? A Study of the Alignment of Local the journal Semitic Studies (Sheffield, Economic Development Goals and Policies,” and hosted a England). Fr. Leclerc gave a three-part presentation on roundtable discussion entitled “Policy and Citizen “The Death and Resurrection of Jesus according to St. Participation in City Governance” at the 42nd annual John” on March 14th, 21st and 28th as part of Adult Urban Affairs Association meeting in Pittsburgh, Pa., in Education at St. John the Evangelist in Cambridge. On April 2012. March 24th, he presented and led a discussion of “The Passion of Jesus according to John” for the La Salette Faith community in Topsfield, Mass. He also presented “The Associate Professor of Art Megumi Naitoh Paschal Mystery: Lent in the Year of Mark” on Feb 5th for co-led a travel course to Japan called the La Salette Faith Community; “Introducing the Bible: “Contemporary and Traditional Ceramics Canons, Revelation, and Inspiration,” on February 7th in Japan” from May 30th-June 12th. In and “Introducing the Bible: How to Interpret the Bible” on addition, Naitoh’s work was exhibited in Febraury 14th for adult education at St. John the Evange- the invitational show, “Clay and Print III,” at Amaco/ list in Cambridge, Mass. Brent Gallery in Indianapolis through June 2012.

Special Instructor of History Michael McGuire Special Instructor of Informational successfully defended his dissertation titled Technology Rodica Neamtu was invited to “An Ephemeral Relationship: American serve on the Advisory Board of EDU- Non-Governmental Organizations, the LEARN, an international organization Reconstruction of France, and Franco- focused on Education, Research and American Relations, 1914-1924” at Boston University. Innovation. Neamtu also designed and delivered an online workshop for the Sloan-C International Consortium called “Over the Summer: Strategies for Pioneering an Online Assistant Professor of Management Sharon Summer Program.” Additionally, Neamtu was invited to McKechnie co-presented the paper titled serve as a reviewer on the technical program committee “Perceptions of Intentional and Uninten- for ISBEIA 2012 (2012 IEEE Symposium on Business, tional Discrimination” at the Gerontologi- Engineering & Industrial Applications) and for ICCSII cal Society of America’s 64th Annual 2012 (2012 IEEE Conference on Control, Systems & Meeting in Boston on November 18, 2011. She co- Industrial Informatics). Both are worldwide organizations authored the paper entitled “Exploring the workplace gathering and sharing scholarly works by faculty in impact of intentional/unintentional age discrimination,” higher education. which was accepted for publication by the Journal of Managerial Psychology. Associate Professor of English Mary Beth Pope’s short story, “Endless Caverns,” was Assistant Professor of Economics Rebecca accepted for publication in Bellingham Moryl completed a report for the city of Review. Her creative nonfiction essay, Lowell’s Cultural Organization entitled “Personal Space,” appears in the current “2012 Strategic Assessment of the issue of Passages North. Cultural Organization of Lowell (COOL).” The report assessed the effectiveness and efficiency of COOL’s programs and the organization’s

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Assistant Professor of Physics Allen Price Visiting Assistant Professor of Psychology presented a talk at the March meeting of Lee Stevens presented his talk, “The the American Physical Society entitled Relationship between Reaction Time “Measuring Fluctuations in Shear Measures With and Without Emotional Stretched DNAs Using Site Specific Valence and Resting State Anterior Labeling.” Two students, Allison Harbottle ’12 and Jillian Cingulate Cortex Activity Level in Veterans With and Cavanaugh ’13, who are working with Dr. Price, presented Without Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD),” at the their poster titled “A New Multiplexing Single Molecule Social and Affective Neuroscience Society meeting on April Technique for Measuring Restriction Enzyme Activity” at 19th-20th in New York, NY. the same meeting.

Assistant Professor of Theology and The arts organization WordSong, co- Religious Studies Jon Paul Sydnor won a founded and co-directed by Associate Whiting Foundation grant to study Professor of Performing Arts Tom Schnauber, Hinduism and interreligious relations in was invited to give performances in and Trinidad. Dr. Sydnor also spoke at the around Washington D.C., in the last Center for the Study of World Religions at Harvard weekend of January. Dr. Schnauber’s “Harlem” for voice University on March 30th. He compared and contrasted and piano was performed at an educational outreach the Christian doctrine of the Trinity with the Mahayana program at Trinity School in Falls Church, Va.; in a salon Buddhist doctrine of emptiness, utilizing both to develop performance in Washington, D.C.; and at a public concert the metaphysic and ethics of social relationality. at The Lyceum in Alexandria, Va.

Associate Professor of Political Science Assistant Professor of Political Science Petros Vamvakas presented a paper titled Adam Silver served as a discussant on a panel “Lotus Eaters of a Bitter Country: entitled “Howard Zinn: A Democratic Consumption and the Limits of Greek Theory in Disobedience and a Legacy for a Democracy” at the Northeastern New Generation in Political Science” at Political Science Association meeting in Philadelphia in the Northeastern Political Science Association meeting in November 2011. Philadelphia in November 2011.

Assistant Professor of Psychology Xiaowei Professor of Art Kathy Soles’ work is on Zhao co-authored an article entitled exhibit for six months as part of the “Connectionism,” which was peer- Rotational Art Exhibit at the AstraZeneca reviewed and accepted for publication in Hope Lodge Center. This center is part of Oxford Bibliographies in Linguistics. the American Cancer Society’s New England Division, located in Jamaica Plain, Mass.

Professor of English Lisa Stepanski was named to the Mary Baker Eddy Library Board of Trustees. The Mary Baker Eddy Library’s mission is to promote “explora- tion and scholarship through its collec- tions, exhibits and programs.” Summer 2012

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Six science students were chosen as Merck Scholars and will Rachael DeNoncour ’14 received a Summer Community Service receive scholarships for the 2012-2013 academic year: Eric Batista Fellowship from the Jean Yawkey Center for Community Leadership. ’14, Matthew DeFazio ’14, Sandra Hernandez ’13, Michael Lynch ’13, Victoria She is working part time with children at Sociedad Latina in Perrone ’14 and Nicholas Rizzo ’13. Roxbury. As part of the fellowship, DeNoncour will receive on-campus housing at Emmanuel and a stipend for the summer. Anna Boutin ’13 received a grant supported by Emmanuel’s Center for Mission and Spirituality Bernadine Desanges ’12 presented a paper at the to carry out a community service project over Eastern Sociological Society Annual Meeting in the summer. Boutin will work part time with the New York, February 23rd-26th. Her paper, co- Anna Boutin Notre Dame Montessori Preschool in Dorchester, authored with Assistant Professor of Sociology with a focus on introducing the children to theater. Bernadine Desanges Janese Free, was entitled “How Risk Factors Influence the Academic Lives of At-Risk Youth.” Monica Busch ’15, Frank Decusati ’13, Johanna Salisbury ’14 and Hillary Schumacher ’14 presented conference papers as part of a panel Jonathan Edmond ’15 received a Summer Community Service organized by Assistant Professor of English Lisa Falvey at the Fellowship from the Jean Yawkey Center for Community Popular Culture Association’s 2012 National Convention in Boston Leadership. Edmond is carrying out a full-time, independent proj- in April 2012. The panel was titled “The Muted Sexuality of Philip ect focused on promoting the importance of college education O’Connor’s Erotic Novel, Steiner’s Tour.” The papers were written for and technology literacy among inner-city youth in Boston. This Dr. Falvey’s “Persuasive Strategies” course in fall 2011. project will build on his past experience working with the Hyde Square Task Force and with Mel King at the South End Technology Brittany Bye ’14 is working part time with the children at Julie’s Center. As part of the fellowship, Edmond will receive on-campus Family Learning Center in South Boston in summer 2012, with housing at Emmanuel and a stipend for the summer. a focus on connecting children to programs at Revision Urban Farm and other food and nutrition programs around the city. Aaron Fatato ’12 was one of 48 undergraduate students selected The project is part of a community service grant supported by to participate in the American Sociological Association’s Honors Emmanuel’s Center for Mission and Spirituality. Program at this year’s national conference in Denver, Co., from August 17th-20th. He will present on his distinction project, “What Will Becky Camarda ’12 had an essay titled “Bottle Up and Explode” the Owner of the Vineyard Do?: Theology and Societal Oppression.” accepted for publication. Her essay was originally written as part of a course with Associate Professor of English Mary Beth Pope. Michael Fierro ’12 had two essays accepted for publication this year. He wrote an essay about his English internship at Knopf Doubleday Jordan Colon ’13 presented a paper along with Wyant this past summer that was accepted by Epiphany Magazine. Fierro Professor and Professor of Political Science Lenore G. initially wrote the essay in Associate Professor of English Mary Beth Martin titled “Turkey-Israel: From Friendship Pope’s “Writing Seminar” course. The second essay, entitled “The Boy to What?” at the Northeastern Political Science and The Dancer,” which he originally wrote as part of Dr. Pope’s “Prose Jordan Colon Association meeting in Philadelphia in November 2011. Writing” course, was accepted at Marco Polo Literary Magazine.

Jordan Coulombe ’12 will have a work published by Allison Harbottle ’12 and Jillian Cavanaugh ’13 presented a poster titled the Natick Historic Society entitled, “Cobbler in “A New Multiplexing Single Molecule Technique for Measuring Congress,” about former U.S. Vice President and Restriction Enzyme Activity” at the March 2012 meeting of the Natick resident Henry Wilson. Coulombe was American Physical Society. Jordan Coulombe invited by the Natick History Society to write the brief biography on the famous abolitionist’s life as well as speak at Jenny Hayes ’14 received a Summer Community Service Fellowship the opening of its Henry Wilson Exhibit in October 2011. from the Jean Yawkey Center for Community Leadership. She is

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working part time at the St. Ambrose Family Shelter in Dorchester. Michael Lynch ’13 received a Sigma Xi Grants-in-Aid of As part of the fellowship, Hayes will receive on-campus housing at Research award in support of his research project with Professor Emmanuel and a stipend for the summer. of Chemistry Faina Ryvkin. The Sigma Xi Grants-in-Aid of Research program has a highly competitive application process and only Meghan Kirwan ’12 was named a 1st Team Capital approximately 20 percent of applicants receive funding. One Academic All-District selection. Kirwan, a captain of the Saints women’s basketball team, Kaitlyn Murphy ’14 received the St. Julie Billiart International graduated with a 3.75 cumulative grade point Community Service Grant supported by Emmanuel’s Center for Meghan Kirwan average, while majoring in elementary educa- Mission and Spirituality. She traveled to Nicaragua this summer to tion at Emmanuel. She was one of just five women’s basketball work with the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur in Matagalpa and to players from New England to receive 1st Team Academic work with a nonprofit that is constructing a high school in Granada. All-District honors. Kelly Peragallo ’12 and Charles Desper ’12 were finalists in the Say Soktola Long ’13, an accounting major, received Something Poster Project, a poster design competition affiliated the Katz, Nannis + Solomon, P.C. Scholarship at with nonprofit organizations that have a long-term commitment the Massachusetts Society of Certified Public to youth services. Accountants Recognition Reception in May. Soktola Long Harrison Powell ’13 was selected as a Merck summer research intern for sum- Franko Kosic-Matulic ’14 received a travel grant for advanced study mer 2012. He is a biology major with a concentration in neuroscience. as part of the new Emmanuel Summer Fellowship Program. He Alejandro Ramirez ’12 had three essays accepted is attending an intensive summer printmaking workshop at the for publication this year. His essay, “Pokemon Maryland Institute for Contemporary Art. Shuffle,” was selected for publication in Defunct: Grant Kuehl ’15 received a travel grant for A Literary Repository for the Ages, a journal devoted advanced study as part of the new Emmanuel Alejandro Ramirez to essays on pop culture published by the Summer Fellowship Program. As part of his University of Iowa. His short story, “Crossing the River,” was accepted research, “Few and Far Between: The Hunt for publication in the literary magazine Imitation Fruit. His work, “It’s Grant Kuehl for Quality Education and Great Teachers for Complicated,” was chosen for the spring 2012 issue of *Solstice: A American Students,” Kuehl will travel to Washington, D.C., and Magazine of Diverse Voices*. All three works were written as part of Sacramento, Calif., for an investigative research project on education Associate Professor of English Mary Beth Pope’s courses. reform, with a particular focus on former chancellor of Washington, Danielle Sheehan ’13 co-authored a scholarship project with Assistant D.C. public schools Michelle Rhee and reactions to her ideas. Professor of Psychology Michael Jarvinen entitled “Increasing Student

Jenny Konecnik ’14 and Amy Longwell ’12 presented Engagement and Learning through Digital Video: Taking a Page from a paper at the Eastern Sociological Society Annual Social Media.” Dr. Jarvinen presented the research at the annual National Meeting in New York, February 23rd-26th. Their Institute on the Teaching of Psychology in January 2012, in St. Petersburg, Fla. paper, co-authored with Assistant Professor of Aida Zapata ’12 was featured in the November Sociology Janese Free, was entitled “The Functions Jenny Konecnik 20th issue of The Boston Globe in the article, “Latino of Alternative Schooling for At-Risk Youth: Through the Eyes of Teachers.” students get lift toward college.” Zapata is a sociol- Amy Leu ’12 will have an essay published in Absinthe Revival: An ogy major who is interning at Sociedad Latina, a Online Literary Magazine. She initially wrote the piece as a part of Aida Zapata nonprofit organization in Roxbury that works with Latino youths. The article highlights the organization’s “Mission Possible!”

Associate Professor of English Mary Beth Pope’s “Advanced Prose Summer 2012

| Writing” class. program, which mentors and prepares Latino students for college. Emmanuel Magazine

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2012 Alumni Gatherings & Regional Events

ALUMNI WEEKEND 2012

More than 450 alumni and guests returned to campus for Emmanuel’s Alumni Weekend, held June 1st through June 3rd. Highlights included the Class of 1962 celebrating its 50th reunion, a trip to the Boston Pops and Emmanuel Night at Battery Park in the Financial District. Alumni braved the elements for the 3rd annual 5K run/walk, took in a presentation on “American Catholic Higher Education/The Catholic Intellectual Tradition” by President Sister Janet Eisner, SND and Director of Values-Based Education and Professor of Philosophy Raymond Devettere, and participated in the Alumni Procession and Liturgy.

Eleanor Murphy Kuppens Anna Fargnoli DeLellis ’47, ’42 with her daughter, Ellen her granddaughter and Kuppens Faherty ’77. Jeanne Connolly Clancy ’47 caught up at the dessert reception on Friday evening.

Class banners honoring milestone reunion years were displayed in the Jean Yawkey Center.

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ALUMNI WEEKEND 2012

For class photos from Alumni Weekend, see “Class Notes” on page 43.

Michael Gaudet ’09, Evangeline Rooney ’07, Michael Valanzola ’07 and Michael Callini ’07 during Emmanuel Night at Battery Park. Runners braved the wet weather to compete in the 3rd annual Emmanuel 5K Run/Walk.

Alumni traveled by trolley to Emmanuel Night at Battery Park on Friday evening.

President Sr. Janet Eisner, SND spoke on Members of the Class of 1947 gathered for “American Catholic Higher Education/ the procession before Sunday morning’s The Catholic Intellectual Tradition” on Alumni Liturgy in the Chapel. Saturday afternoon. Summer 2012

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Classes of 1967 through 2007 celebrated with a dinner in the Jean Yawkey Center Gymnasium on Saturday night. Emmanuel Magazine

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Boston

Black Student Union 40th Anniversary Emmanuel’s Black Student Union (BSU) hosted its 40th Anniversary Gala at the Boston Marriott Long Wharf on December 3, 2011. The BSU honored its first president Charlotte Simmonds-Hammons ’71, Academic Advisor Sr. Mary T. Kelleher, SND ’67, Albert Hayle ’05, and Dr. Sheila Nutt, all of whom had a significant impact on establishing a legacy Honoree and former Director of Emmanuel AHANA Programs Dr. Sheila Nutt with Sheree for the organization. McClain Holmes ’88 and Associate Director of Academic Advising Carolyn Caveny.

Christmas on the Wharf Graduates from the Classes of 1980-2011 came together December 8, 2011, for the second annual Alumni Christmas Reception, sharing an evening of memories and laughter as they began to gear up for the holidays with their fellow graduates. More than 100 alumni and guests attended the event, held at Boston Harbor’s Fairmont Battery Wharf.

Current and former members of the Alumni Association Board enjoying the Christmas on the Wharf event. Back row, left to right: Lenore Merullo Delvecchio ’84, Karen Left to right: Meghan McClafferty Fosa-Salhaney ’82, Suzanne Wenz ’94 and Lisa Alteri Miller ’83; front row: Diana ’06, Kelly Smith ’07, Melissa Carruth Morrissey Kenneally ’94, Assistant Director of Alumni Relations Valerie Stephens, ’07 and Ashley Nigro ’06. Serghino René ’05 and Gwyn Oesterle Thakur ’75.

Baseball Club vs. Alumni Game Class of 1951 Annual Luncheon Alumni of the club baseball team again met current team Members of the Class of 1951 gathered for lunch in the Administra- members on Roberto Clemente Field for the second annual tion Building’s Fenway Room following the monthly Memorial Mass alumni softball showdown on April 29, 2012. The current in the Emmanuel Chapel on May 17, 2012. EC Saints bested the alumni, bringing this annual game series to a 1-1 tie. A Class of 1955 Annual Luncheon post-game luncheon Members of the Class of 1955 enjoyed a docent-led tour of the Isabella was held on cam- Stewart Gardner Museum on May 9, 2012. After their Gardner tour, the pus followed by an group returned to campus for lunch in the Jean Yawkey Center. alumni reception at the Baseball Tavern.

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Orientation Leader Volleyball Game On June 24th, 29 Orientation Leader (OL) alumni returned to campus to take on this year's crop of OLs in the 3rd annual Orientation Leader volleyball game. The game was co-sponsored by the Office of Student Activities and Multicultural Programs and the Office of Development and Alumni Relations. Alumni and current Orientation Leaders

North Shore Regional Alumni Club

Ansel Adams: At the Water’s Edge On June 19, 2012, the Emmanuel College North Shore the water throughout his career. The event was led Regional Alumni Group held a reception at the Peabody by alumni volunteer Jane Connolly Lyness Wall ’53 and a Essex Museum. The featured exhibit was “Ansel Adams: At committee of North Shore alumni. the Water’s Edge,” a retrospective of Mr. Adams’ shots of

Jane Connolly Lyness Wall Left to right: Donna M. Angelo ’76, Judith Coleman Vail ’76 and Andrea Der Committee Member Robin O’Brien Falzone ’53 addresses the Emmanuel Boghosian ’76. ’82 (left) with Sr. Susan A. Raymo, SND ’69, alumni and guests. Sr. Barbara A. Beauchamp, SND ’57 and her husband Joseph Falzone.

Western Mass

Western Mass Regional Catholic Women’s Conference The Emmanuel College Western Massachusetts Regional hosted a table in the exhibitor’s hall and Emmanuel’s own Alumni Group attended the Fifth Annual Catholic Women’s Professor of Sociology and Religious Studies/Director of the Conference, in Chicopee, Mass., on April 21, 2012. The con- Center for Mission & Spirituality Sister Mary Johnson, SND was ference featured several speaking programs, an exhibitor’s featured as one of the conference’s speakers. Summer 2012 hall, and opportunities for prayer and reflection. The College |

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Rhode Island

Rhode Island Christmas Brunch The Rhode Island Regional Alumni Club welcomed the This year, current students and faculty from Emmanuel’s art Christmas season on December 4, 2011, with its annual department joined the 30 alumni in attendance, making brunch-social at the Eleven Forty Nine Restaurant, nestled for a memorable afternoon. in the East Greenwich neighborhood of Warwick, R.I.

New York

New York Regional Alumni Waldorf-Astoria Tour A lucky group of 42 alumni and guests enjoyed a private tour of the world-renowned Waldorf-Astoria Hotel on March 25, 2012. The tour group included alumni from the Rhode Island, Albany, Connecticut, New Jersey and New York metropolitan areas.

Left to right: Carol Makowski ’71, Cathy Carr ’71, Elizabeth “Liz” Thompson ’05, Helen Drew Kosuda and Mary Kathryn Harrity ’71.

Cathy Carr ’71, with Edie Turna of the Office of Development and Alumni Relations, was the winner of a gift basket of Waldorf-Astoria goodies.

Jane Boland Clark ’75, Susan Pomerleau Corkery ’75 and Nancy O’Donnell Connors ’65.

Trishna Patel Walsh ’03 and Janine Ting Jansen ’03 tour the Presidential Suite.

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Naples Regional Alumni Gathering An alumni reception was held February 9, 2012, at The Club at Mediterra in Naples, Fla. More than 50 alumni and guests attended. President Sister Janet Eisner, SND addressed the group and brought them up to date on exciting developments, accomplishments and ongoing endeavors at the College.

Leo and Marion Burns Dauwer ’47. Save the Date for the next Naples Reception: February 7, 2013!

Anthony and Joanne DiGeronimo Migliaro ’88.

Naples Regional St. Patrick’s Day Parade Alumni of sunny Naples, Fla., and surrounding areas joined the 34th Annual St. Patrick’s Day parade, held March 17, 2012. The Emmanuel blue and gold was well represented on the parade route by regional alumni riding on the Emmanuel College trolley. Alumni then gathered at the Inn on Fifth in Old Naples for a reception and traditional Irish fare.

James and Mary King Hanna ’58 await the start of the Naples Saint Patrick’s Day Parade aboard the Emmanuel College trolley.

Left to right: Vice President of Development and Alumni Relations Joan Caldwell, Elaine Martin Marquad ’98, Kathleen McNulty Hart ’63, Mary McNulty McMahon ’61 and Betty Cox Gravelle ’64. Summer 2012

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D.C.-Area

Spring Tea at the Ritz-Carlton Graduates from the Wash- ington D.C., Virginia and Maryland area convened in Northern Virginia at The Ritz-Carlton, Tyson’s Corner. The 15 alumni mingled and socialized over afternoon Rita Lysik ’71 and Dorothy Flint McFadyen ’59. Classmates from 1953, Rosemarie Busalacchi Buckley and tea on April 15, 2012. Mary Ellen Hartnett Lavelle, enjoy tea.

California

San Francisco Bay-Area Holiday Gathering Northern California alumni had the chance to meet, mingle and soak up some contemporary art on December 10, Northern California regional 2012. Linda Hennessey ’90 and Peter Eller hosted a regional alumni gather at Peter holiday gathering for 15 alumni at Eller’s gallery, Beyond Eller’s gallery to celebrate the Point. the holiday and share Emmanuel memories.

Southern California Regional Luncheon

Eileen Barry Banta ’62 hosted a luncheon for 10 members of the Southern California Regional Club at her home in Woodland Hills, Calif., on May 5, 2012. The group continues to stay well connected and gets together every couple of months. Emmanuel Head Volleyball Coach and Develop- ment and Alumni Relations staff member Adam Martel had the chance to join them for lunch, noting they were “... a close group of women who were vibrant, energetic and passionate about Emmanuel. They told great stories about their time at Emmanuel and the feeling of pride for their Left to right: Joan McNary Guertler ’53, Adam Martel, head men’s volleyball coach and alma mater was infectious.” Development and Alumni Relations staff member, and Eileen Barry Banta ’62.

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Summer Events 2012–2013 Alumni Association Board Announced Emmanuel College congratulates the new and returning members to the Alumni Association Board. The following is a complete listing of the 2012– July 2012 2013 board. Those who have been elected or re-elected are in bold. 26 35th Annual Cape Cod Summer Luncheon

August 2012 Executive Committee: President: Jennifer Puccetti ’89 1 GOLD Initiative Challenge Red Sox Game Vice President: Judy Chadwick LeBlanc ’64 12 Cape Cod Regional Emmanuel Pops by the Sea Treasurer: Serghino René ’05 21 Emmanuel Night at the Red Sox Secretary: Gwyn Oesterle Thakur ’75

Directors-at-Large: September 2012 Peggy Benz ’79 11 Academic Convocation Judy Ansara Campbell ’71 13 Cape Cod Ruth B. Geller Memorial Mass Clara Firmani-Musto ’81, ’08 and Luncheon Betty Cox Gravelle ’64 Jeff Joseph ’07 Ann Marie Keegan ’72 Visit events.emmanuel.edu for more information on Diana Morrissey Kenneally ’94 these events and other opportunities to stay connected Joyce Lonergan ’84 with Emmanuel! Joan Glidden McGrath ’60 Eleanor Surprenant Morisseau ’56 Susan Cooney Murphy ’71 Anne Toye ’65 Rosemary D’Ambrosio Verri ’66 Suzanne Wenz ’94

Young Alumni Participate in Inaugural Service Trip

lumni from the Classes of 2005-2012 traveled to New organization whose mission AOrleans, La., during the week of May 21st as part of a is to remove physical, mental new service trip for graduates of the last decade sponsored and emotional barriers for by Emmanuel’s Center for Mission & Spirituality. In all, 10 vulnerable families, senior alumni were involved in the venture, including Sister Diane Roche, citizens and disabled residents RSCJ ’71, who hosted the group at the Duchesne Volunteer who are struggling to recover House, a Society of the Sacred Heart-sponsored project from the devastation and that offers a cultural immersion and reflection program for trauma caused by Hurricane Young alumni traveled to New Orleans volunteers who travel to the area for service in the wake of Katrina.” Emmanuel partnered the week of May 21st for the College’s Hurricane Katrina. with the organization as part first ever Young Alumni Service Trip, The Young Alumni Service Trip was established in response of its Alternative Spring Break sponsored by Emmanuel’s Center for to a recent survey conducted by the College’s Office of program this past March. Mission & Spirituality. Development and Alumni Relations, which reported interest In addition, the group had by young alumni in continuing to stay connected with the chance to experience the culture of the city, taking part in Emmanuel through service. Participating alumni included various tours and sightseeing adventures during their stay. Tiare Baird ’07, Greg Brown ’12, Laura Clark ’12, Wesley Cowles ’12, Natalie “Alumni were thankful for having another opportunity Honsinger ’11, Elizabeth Humphries ’10, Elizabeth Kaseta ’12 and Amanda to get involved,” said Associate Director of the Center for Williams ’05. Mission & Spirituality Mark Harrington ’08, who coordinated

During the week, the group volunteered with the St. the trip. “It’s something new that resembles their Emmanuel Summer 2012

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Mary Alice Duplain ’34 reaches fashionable milestone

The following article appeared in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette in celebration of Mary Alice Duplain ’34 turning 100 years old. Congratulations to Mary on the amazing milestone!

ary Alice Duplain has a keen fashion sense The Duplains had one child, Meg Cheever, president and and regularly attends the PNC-Pittsburgh CEO of the Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy. Mrs. Duplain Parks Conservancy Spring Hat Luncheon in was executive secretary of the alumni association at MFrick Park. You can bet she’ll have Emmanuel College and edited the alumni magazine something special on her head May 5th when she until about 1962. Mr. Duplain died in attends her 14th luncheon — at 100 years old. June 1961. She was born on March 31, 1912, in After that, she taught in the Boston Boston, the only girl and the youngest of Public Schools. Her last assignment five surviving children born to Patrick was at the English Language Center, Malloy and the former Mary Margaret where she taught English as a second Conner of Shadyside. She majored in language to foreign students. In the French and took part in French plays early 1970s, she took a sabbatical while attending Emmanuel College in and spent about six months living Boston. After graduation, she received in Spain, studying Spanish so that a master’s degree from Massachusetts she could better teach English to State Teacher’s College. the many Hispanic immigrants who During World War II, she volun- were settling in Boston. She retired in teered as a hostess at the Stage Door the late 1970s and has been living in Canteen in Boston. Hostesses were to Pittsburgh since 2005. provide friendly companionship and Mrs. Duplain has three grandchildren, be dance partners for servicemen, but no all of whom returned for a big birthday romantic fraternization was allowed. With party last weekend. Among the out-of- heightened wartime security, the hostesses had to town friends and relatives, many from New be fingerprinted. The man who fingerprinted her was England, was great-nephew Matthew Malloy, Charles J. Duplain, another canteen volunteer who had who sang “People Will Say We’re in Love” from been recently discharged from the Army. They were married “Oklahoma,” Mr. and Mrs. Duplain’s favorite song. on June 8, 1946, and went to Mexico for their honeymoon.

Copyright ©, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, 2012, all rights reserved. Reprinted with permission.

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43 Emmanuel Magazine | Summer 2012 1950 and literacy and GED preparation for Spring.” Everything was peaceful there a second year on the Alumni Board as Lorraine Muse Crosby dropouts. In my spare time, I enjoy my at the time, as well as in the other Director-at-Large. 93 Walnut Hill Road five grandchildren, ages 3 to 23, and places they visited. Lee was deeply impressed with the friendliness and Newton Highlands, MA 02461-1836 feed my addiction to CNBC.” 1957 reunion hospitality of the people. She walked [email protected] Irene Dillen Griffin Elizabeth Casey Saulnier’s granddaughter, without fear, visiting the markets and 280 Liberty Street bazaars and found everyone open Margaret Lane Brady writes: “My Samantha Lyn Hellthaler, attends Braintree, MA 02184-6030 and welcoming. Lee and her friend husband, John, and I have had Emmanuel! She is Class of 2015! [email protected] met many young women who spoke many blessings of good health and impeccable English. Highlights of the a wonderful family. Our oldest 1954 In May of last year, Alicia Cushing trip included a visit to an exquisite granddaughter married last November. Barbara A. Raftery Flaherty was a finalist for the mosque in Abu Dhabi; window We have six grandchildren in college. 151 Wolcott Road “Outstanding Federal Volunteer shopping in Dubai, where luxurious Another in the working world — Chestnut Hill, MA 02467-3132 Award” from the Excellence in goods from all over the world were social worker in New York City, Government Awards for the Greater displayed; and even a night flight over and our youngest at 11 years old is a Lois Leitch Nihan passed away in Boston area. The award was in honor Iraq, where the wing lights on the great swimmer! Our four daughters, December 2010 after a lengthy illness. of the 7,500 volunteer hours that she plane were extinguished for safety. three of whom are married, are all Lois was the bright light at our class has given to the veterans in the Boston Lee reports that her respect for and working! God has been good to us reunions: vivacious, full of good cheer VA Healthcare System. The program understanding of the Muslim culture all. Both John and I are still skiing and creative ideas. We shall miss her, was started by U.S. President John F. grew enormously as a result of her trip. and playing tennis.” and we extend our sincere sympathy Kennedy 50 years ago and includes to her family. We also send our the following government agencies: 1951 condolences to Eleanor Kilduff Howard Locally, Helen Cummings reports Social Security Administration (SSA), that our Emmanuel classmates who Federal Emergency Management Send news to the Office of on the recent deaths of her husband graduated from Girls’ Latin School, Agency (FEMA), Internal Revenue Development and Alumni Relations, John and her son Joseph. Joseph died Class of 1950, still get together Service (IRS), Environmental 400 The Fenway, Boston, MA 02115 after a brief illness, leaving a wife regularly for lunch. Marian Connor has Protection Agency (EPA), U.S. Coast or e-mail [email protected]. and two beautiful daughters. Eleanor is now living in East Dennis, and is attended several intensive training Guard, Homeland Security, National sessions to become a volunteer at the Transportation System, US Postal The College is sad to report the loss the grandmother of seven wonderful Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum. Service and VA Boston Healthcare of 1951’s Class Correspondent granddaughters. She is retired from Ann If you visit the new building at the Blute Vogt. her position of 31 years as a teacher System. A luncheon was held at the and speech pathologist for the Boston Gardner (which opened in January John F. Kennedy Presidential Library School Department. 2012) you may see Marian in her new and Museum, where Alicia received a 1952 reunion role! Thank you for all who helped me plaque for her service to U.S. veterans. Regina Sullivan Hunter On a happier note, several classmates with these notes. Please write or call. I Congratulations to Alicia! 32 Stubtoe Lane would love to hear from you! Sudbury, MA 01776-1658 have enjoyed recent travel adventures. Early last summer, Kathleen Fennessy [email protected] 1955 Class of 1957 Ann Kelley Ryan Class of 1952 404 Country Way Scituate, MA 02066-2514 [email protected]

To honor the significant contributions of Mary Matthews to the Pratt Institute in Construction and Facilities Management, Mary was recently given the title, Professor Emeritus. We congratulate Mary on her long leadership career and many accomplishments at Pratt in 1958 New York City. Joanne Cannon Murphy McGill spent several weeks traveling 11 Lilac Circle 1953 with a tour group throughout Ireland. Dorothy Hughes Wieber writes: “In June Wellesley, MA 02482-4569 Send news to the Office of She visited cousins in Bantry and 2011, I went to Quincy, MA to attend Development and Alumni Relations, Cork then headed north toward Derry the 50th wedding anniversary of Joyce-Ellen Tulis Kaseta writes, 400 The Fenway, Boston, MA 02115 and Belfast. Later, in August, she Maryann Pusateri Bracken ’56. She was “Volunteering in a first-grade or e-mail [email protected]. traveled to Berlin with her daughter my junior sister at Emmanuel. She and classroom; enjoying day trips Would you like to be your Class and two grandchildren. In the fall, I worked together and through her I and spending time with family Correspondent? To sign up or ask friends of Kay’s late husband invited met my future husband who worked and friends.” questions contact the College at (617) her to join them for a cruise on the in her office. We have remained good 975-9400. Columbia and Snake Rivers. Kay’s friends since our college days.” Jane M. Keating-Latus, a history major eldest granddaughter, a student at the with a Master of Library Science Jane Berestecki Baatz writes: “This spring University of Chicago, is emulating from Simmons, and a former medi- will mark 38 years working for Valley 1956 her grandmother’s love of travel. She Joan Mailloux Paille cal librarian, is currently in her 22nd Opportunity Council, Inc., a non-profit is spending her junior year in Aix-en- 113 Church Street year as a senior tax professional with community action program in Western Provence, France. South Easton, MA 02375-1580 H&R Block in Weymouth. She is now Massachusetts. I serve as Director [email protected] looking for a retirement spot which of Education Services overseeing In February, 2011, Lee Gregory and classmates would rate No. 1! Please the federally-funded Educational a friend joined a group tour to the is working on her e-mail! Jane sees classmate Mary Skaff Opportunity Center, Educational Rita Manzi Fauliso Arabian Peninsula, visiting Bahrain, golf game. Akoury, also of Weymouth, especially Talent Search, and GEAR UP. I also Qatar, Oman, Dubai, and Abu Dhabi. when supporting civic causes. Jane run the state funded College Access They landed in Bahrain just two days gave much time and energy supporting and Adult Education classes providing Eleanor Suprenant Morisseau is before the beginning of the “Arab Mary’s cause as Mary led the parish English for speakers of other languages continuing her leadership position for

44 sit-in and won the battle to keep the St. These women are the glue that keeps a Albert the Great Church in Weymouth community together and every commu- Class of 1967 open. Way to go, Jane and Mary! nity is better because of their contribu- tion. Joan appears in the photo below Joan Sprague O’Brien and her family are — in the center. in their third year living in Belgrade, MT, near their older son and his fam- ily. He has two daughters and they love being near them. Their other son lives in Somerville, MA. Joan is cur- rently writing her memoirs. 1959 Phyllis McManus Hayes 1961 1966 displayed through acts of sportsmanship 3 Oak Road Maureen McKenna Horn Joan Hurley Black and leadership in multisport, with no Canton, MA 02021-2624 50 Fairway Circle 950 Regency Square, #225 deference to athletic ability.” The USA [email protected] Natick, MA 01760-2563 Vero Beach, FL 32967-1817 Triathlon goes on to praise Janit as “an [email protected] [email protected] experienced, enthusiastic, compassionate Our wonderful, smiling Ellen Hayward female triathlete who has been active in MacCall died on June 10, 2011. Ellie and 1962 reunion 1967 reunion the sport since the 1980s.” her husband, Bruce, had been married Maureen P. Martin Marcia Grandone Powers 48 years and lived in Charlottesville, 300 Great Plain Avenue 501 Lexington Street, #31 1968 Elizabeth Sullivan Cimini VA. Our condolences to Bruce, who Needham, MA 02492-4131 Waltham, MA 02452-3036 133 Pawtuxet Avenue attended the 50th reunion with Ellie, [email protected] [email protected] their four daughters, five sons, 12 Cranston, RI 02905-4030 [email protected] grandchildren, one great grandchild Rosemary Tipping Timoney is the secretary Charlene Gough Dondis, June Kelleher — what a legacy! Our condolences for the Spinal Cord Injury Support Tomaiolo, Cheryl Babineau Alexander, Jane D. Corcoran-Costa writes from are also sent to classmate Mary Arapoff Group (SCISG), and she is very grate- Susan Poor Daily, and Janit Romayko Walnut Creek, Calif. She is enjoying McEwen on the death of her husband, ful for the purpose the group has given get together several times a year and retirement and working with seniors in Jim. Mary and Jim were married 53 to her life over the last few years. have been doing so since graduation years and lived in The Woodlands, the city’s Arts and Crafts Department. Texas. We were also saddened to hear Her daughter Hilary, 28, was married of the death of our professor, Msgr. in September to a British newscaster, Stanislaus T. Sypek in October. Msgr. Class of 1962 which means living in a number of Sypek was 96 and the oldest active foreign cities! She predicts lots of priest in the Archdiocese of Boston. travel in her future.

1960 Diane Fava D’Errico’s son, Dr. Keith Mary Sheehan Butler Golden, has completed his fellowship 1005 Central Avenue in cardiology at University of North Holland, MI 49423-5269 Carolina Medical Center Chapel [email protected] Hill and is now a fellow in electro- physiology at St. Vincent Hospital in Mary Lou Kelly Kraemer died Monday, Indianapolis, IN. April 30, 2012, after a brief illness. Mary Lou attended our 50th reunion Sheila Kramer is delighted to announce in 2010. Mary Lou was a wonderful that she has become a first time teacher, mother and friend. grandmother. Sheila’s daughter, Karen, and her husband, Guy, welcomed On May 16, 2012, Joan Glidden McGrath Alexandre Paul Durandal on October was honored as an “Unsung Heroine” from Emmanuel. “Laima Tubis Flynn, 3, 2011. His birth will make Sheila’s by the Massachusetts Commission on 1963 now living in Jacksonville, Ore., joins annual trip to Paris, France to see the Status of Women. Representative Catherine Berlinghieri Rossi us once a year, when she comes to her Karen and Guy even more exciting. Kay Khan recommended Joan for this 50 Webster Street Beacon Hill home in Boston. Cathy Quill recognition because of her exceptional Arlington, MA 02474-3318 Walsh now lives in Cleawater, Fla. We 1969 work to make a difference in her com- [email protected] hear from her from time to time. We Patricia Claus Keating munity. Joan was honored with the feel blessed to have made such lasting 56 Oaks Road other Unsung Heroines for her out- 1964 friendships at Emmanuel.” Framingham, MA 01702-5938 standing contributions to the Social Send news to the Office of [email protected] Justice Commission, Ward 4 Newton Development and Alumni Relations, Joyce McDonnell McDonough and her hus- Democratic City Committee (NDCC), 400 The Fenway, Boston, MA 02115 band are retired from Brockton Public Mary Connolly Leekley and her husband NDCC Executive Committee, and or e-mail [email protected]. Schools, but stay busy with travel, book Ed became grandparents in March the Newton community. The Unsung Would you like to be your Class clubs and their five terrific grandchildren. 2011. “It has been a very exciting year Heroines are women who don’t make Correspondent? To sign up or ask for our family. My mother was (at 88) the news, but make the difference. They questions contact the College at Janit Romayko was an honored able to go with us to see our grandson are the women who use their time, tal- (617) 975-9400. participant at the inaugural USA and great-grandson when he was born. ent and enthusiasm to enrich the lives Triathlon Multisport Awards during the Although he had some problems at of others and make a difference in their 1965 2011 season. She received the Spirit of birth, Jason is thriving now. God has Summer 2012 neighborhoods, cities and towns. They Anne Toye indeed given us all a great gift!” | Multisport Award, which “recognizes are mentors, volunteers and innovators PO Box 1017 individuals who illustrate the principles who do what needs to be done without Newburyport, MA 01950-6017 of the positive spirit of the sport as Rev. J. Mary Luti is retiring as Andover expectations of recognition or gratitude. [email protected] Newton Theological School’s Visiting Emmanuel Magazine

45 Professor of Worship and Ministry Women, recognized Gearan for Fourteen (14) members of the Lauren Bowerman, Assistant Attorney and as Director of Wilson Chapel. her volunteerism in the Geneva Class of 1975 relished the time General of the State of Vermont, Mary received her Bachelor of Arts community. they spent together at a pre-holiday is the recipient of the KidSafe in English at Emmanuel, Master As Vice Chair of the Happiness gathering in early November at the Collaborative Outstanding of Arts in English and Theology House/Finger Lakes Cerebral Palsy Andover home of Ronalee Keenan Advocacy Award. at Boston College, and a Ph.D. in Association Board of Directors, Crocker and her husband, Peter. A Theology with distinction at Boston Gearan has been a major force in tradition since 1976, the group (who 1980 College. Mary also was Andover the creation of the Happiness House affectionately call themselves “The Jayne LaCarubba Mazzaglia Newton Theological School’s Gala, which has raised more than Herd”) gathers annually to celebrate 14 West Parish Ridge Road Baccalaureate speaker. $200,000 for children’s services in an early Thanksgiving, as well as the Haverhill, MA 01832-1197 the Geneva community. She and enduring friendships formed among [email protected] 1970 her husband, Mark, President of the women during their years (1971- Valerie B. Gigliotti Hobart and William Smith Colleges, 1975) at Emmanuel College. Friends 1981 235 Park Drive, #32 served as honorary chairs of the in attendance this year included: Send news to the Office of Boston, MA 02115-4721 2003-07 capital campaign and, as Karen Hume Baptiste, Adrienne O’Brien Development and Alumni Relations, such, were instrumental in the efforts Beattie, Paula Carens, Ronalee Keenan 400 The Fenway, Boston, MA 02115 1971 to raise $1.5 million toward a new Crocker (kudos to the head chef!), or e-mail [email protected]. Susan Cooney Murphy Happiness House building and a Cheryl Bumpus Daily, Marie Campagna Would you like to be your Class 569 Annaquatucket Road 4,500-square-foot expansion project. Franklin, Gail McCarthy Graziano, Celeste Correspondent? To sign up or ask North Kingstown, RI 02852-5601 In 2011, Happiness House presented Vezina Horn, Martha Gavrey LoPorto, questions contact the College at [email protected] her with the “Happiness is Helping” Maureen McLellan Lovejoy, Michelle (617) 975-9400. Humanitarian Award. Demers Quaid, Anna Mantgiaris Rapp, Leslie Perry Blank, Cathy Carr, Marie Susanne Lantagne Schranze and Marianne 1982 reunion Mancuso Cromwell and Rosemary 1974 Marrinan Townsend. Mary E. Donlan Hanrahan Maher have been working Anne “Nancy” Lynch Bunch 200 Quai de Jemmapes closely with the College on a lecture 27342 Antigua Lane 1976 Paris, France 75010 series supported by the alumnae of Ramrod Key, FL 33042-5411 Eileen Devlin MacPherson [email protected] the Class of 1971. Fundraising for [email protected] 57 Lincoln Woods Road The Dorothy Day Lecture Series is Waltham, MA 02451-1431 underway and the group is hopeful that Anne Ierardi exhibited her oil painting Classes of the 1980s they can raise $100,000 to endow this series “Landscapes of the Imagination” 1977 reunion lecture series in order to launch it soon. at the Cahoon Museum in Cotuit from Send news to the Office of November 8 to December 30, 2011. Development and Alumni Relations, 1972 reunion These paintings were inspired by her 400 The Fenway, Boston, MA 02115 Ann Marie Keegan travels; she attended an 11-day singing or e-mail [email protected]. 185 South Cobble Hill Road workshop in Italy. She continues Would you like to be your Class Warwick, RI 02886-9336 her ministry in spiritual direction Correspondent? To sign up or ask [email protected] and counseling on Cape Cod at questions contact the College at (617) 975-9400.

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1978 Donna M. Johnson is now employed at Kim A. Cronin MIT’s Institute for Nanotechnology 35 Hillside Road as a Research Support Associate. She Lincoln, MA 01773-4106 started in January 2010 after having [email protected] been laid off from a previous job of almost 20 years in August 2009. Her Healthsigns Center. Her artwork can 1973 Nanette Tobin is living in Swarthmore, new job is different every day, and she Noreen Diamond Burdett be viewed at www.amifinearts.com Pa. with husband, Rick Valelly. They works with a great group of people. 23 N. Hill Avenue have two sons, Peter and Jonathan. Needham, MA 02492-1221 1975 She enjoys weekends away with 1983 Marie Campagna Franklin [email protected] classmates Ellen (Wolkovich) Allen and Sandra Capriulo Strong 29 Trowbridge Avenue Sheila Joyce Bird. 9 Arlington Street Mary Herlihy Gearan was honored by Newtonville, MA 02460-2222 Woburn, MA 01801-5743 Lake to Lake Women during its [email protected] 1979 [email protected] dinner celebrating National Women’s Margaret M. Benz History Month on Tuesday, March Drucilla Daigle Fitzgerald married C. 28 Elizabeth Road 1984 20, 2012. The group, formerly Richard Fitzgerald of Salem, NH on Narragansett, RI 02882-5219 Kathleen L. Keough Geneva Business and Professional October 22, 2011, in Dracut, MA. [email protected] 266 Grove Street, #6 They are currently residing in Salem, Northampton, MA 01060-3680 NH They honeymooned in Myrtle 46 [email protected] Beach, S.C. majoring increativewriting.” the President’sListeachsemesterandis Carolina StateUniversity.Hehasbeenon is asophomoreatPrattInstitute,North are veryproudofourson,Ryan,who 2012. Althoughit’simpolitetobrag,we our 25thweddinganniversaryinFebruary husband, KenCarson,andIcelebrated International BaccalaureateProgram. biology forstudentsenrolledinthe honors biologyclassforseniorsand Malden, MA.Sheteachesanadvanced Valley RegionalCharterSchoolin teaching highschoolbiologyatMystic [email protected] East Bridgewater, MA02333-1918 1 JosephStreet Jacquelyn BuckKelley [email protected] Acton, MA01720-5707 14 StrawberryHillRoad Ann-Marie R.Hart 1987 [email protected] Rego Park,NY11374-5301 7445 YellowstoneBoulevard,3G Margaret Dillon-Cecil 1986 AnnMarie MurphyNagelin [email protected] Alexandria, VA22315-4746 5996 WescottHillsWay Kathryn T.BowlerVitali 1985 Marybeth G.Thoresen [email protected] Revere, MA02151-5008 11 CheeverStreet Lisa M.Taleghani Cambridge College in2001. ondary education.ShereceivedaMasterofEducationdegreefrom graduated fromEmmanuelwithadegreeinmathematicsandsec- student teachersthroughtheyears.Gribaudo as amentortomanyEmmanuel College, having served the with tion was alsorecognizedforherconnec- their students’performance.”She high standardsfortheirownand school that“holdsteacherstovery level ofteachingexcellenceata was praisedformaintainingahigh the FenwayRoomonMay9,2012. “Celebrate Teaching”eventheldin her awardaspartoftheEmmanueleducationdepartment's mathematics teacheratBostonLatinSchool.Gribaudoaccepted Alumnae Awardinrecognitionofherlong-termsuccessasa Monica Gribaudo’83waspresentedEmmanuelCollege’sDistinguished Alumnae Award Gribaudo ’83RecognizedwithDistinguished During the ceremony, Gribaudo During theceremony,Gribaudo reunion writes, “My writes,“My is currently iscurrently to hearfromothers,too.” on Facebook!So,sofun!Wouldlike loved reconnectingwithmyclassmates [email protected] Haverhill, MA01830-6550 16 GlinesStreet Julie NoletBerthiaume 1990 (617) 975-9400. questions contacttheCollegeat Correspondent? Tosignuporask or [email protected]. 400 TheFenway,Boston,MA02115 Development andAlumniRelations, Send newstotheOfficeof 1989 Pamela A.Torpey [email protected] Westwood, MA02090-2404 68 BirchtreeDrive Stephanie MedeirosWasserman Stoneham, MA02180-2121 10 DrummondRoad Christine BusiDeGiacomo 1988 Lisa MajeskiPedersen in academic and industry settings. in academicandindustrysettings. conducting researchforoveradecade Pamela’s scientificexperienceincludes the field,fromEmmanuelCollege. cum laudeandwithdistinctionin Bachelor ofScienceinBiochemistry, New EnglandSchoolofLawanda Pamela receivedaJurisDoctorfrom Property LawfirminConcord,MA. Brook SmithReynolds,anIntellectual Principal andShareholderatHamilton Would you like to be your Class Would youliketobeyourClass has been promoted to promoted to been has writes, “I have writes,“Ihave

It’s greathavingthembothnearby.” married andrelocatedtoCambridge. our timeatthecollege!Mysonhas at Emmanuelrememberingfondly and Idoreminisceabouttheyears more adultnowthanwewere!Betty we were‘adultlearners.’Weareno treasure theyearsatEmmanuelwhere friends, islivingontheCape.Weboth spend funtimeswithfriends. retirement, continuingtopaintand Breen [email protected] Seattle, WA98117-4147 7530 12thAvenueNW Kathryn BegleyBlevens 1992 Susan BraggMeurer New York,NY10019-3512 790 11thAvenue,#34G Julie P.Reyburn 1991 [email protected] Willimantic, CT06226-3634 198 SouthParkStreet Gina DeVivoBrassaw 1996 [email protected] Wakefield, MA01880-33052 36 NahantStreet Aine MaireadCryts 1995 [email protected] North Dartmouth,MA02747-1915 73 AliceStreet Tara O’BrienCordeiro 1994 Patricia Lawson [email protected] Derry, NH03038-5118 10 LondonderryLane Rhonda CookHaller 1993 [email protected] Methuen, MA01844-1119 298A HampshireRoad Karen ZraketPappalardo Congratulations toSusan! the firmhasbuiltoverthreedecades. of nonprofitprofessionalrelationships behavior, derivedfromthedeeppool to theartofunderstandinghuman and sophisticatedtargetingtools science ofusingin-depthresearch will focusoncontinuingtoapplythe executive recruitmentstrategy.She to advancethefirm’spioneering the leadershipteam,Susanwillwork and talentmanagement.Aspartof on organizationalstrategy,fundraising nonprofit boardsandseniorleaders leadership teamthatcollaborateswith DDI. Shejoinsanestablished to PrincipalatDevelopmentGuild/ , also ’93 and one of my dearest , also’93andoneofmydearest reunion writes: “I am enjoying writes:“Iamenjoying has been promoted hasbeenpromoted Betty Betty in September. NH whereMaxwillbeginkindergarten The nowfamilyoffourlivesinPelham, Olivia FehmelonNovember18,2011. happy toannouncethearrivalofGrace Erik Fehmel,andbigbrother,Max,are culture, society, history and religion from culture, society,history andreligionfrom Pacifica Graduate Institute. Shestudies a master’sprograminmythstudiesat Julia StitsonFehmel [email protected] Plymouth, MA02360-6140 4 MarcDrive,#4A6 Elizabeth A.Motte [email protected] Whitman, MA02382-1024 84 LoringAvenue Kelli ChapinKennedy [email protected] Stoneham, MA02180-2319 12 LexingtonStreet Melissa TremblayBrimmer 1997 Darlene M.Dowdy [email protected] Nanuet, NY10954-3853 20 YorkshireCourt Hilary K.OakHiers 2000 [email protected] Plainville, CT06062-2420 23 MacArthurRoad Andrea PappalardoRossi 1999 [email protected] Phoenix, AZ85040-2396 1513 E.MobileLane Mandy L.Price Concord, NH03301-2774 208 SouthStreet Alison WardNyhan [email protected] Peabody, MA01960-6046 9 BeckettStreet Rebecca ConsentinoHains [email protected] Surprise, AZ85378-9344 113210 WestPinehollowDrive Paulita VelazquezFernandez 1998 Class of1997 reunion is in her second year of isinhersecondyearof and her husband, andherhusband, 47 Emmanuel Magazine | Summer 2012 mythic perspectives with a hope to con- Jennifer Meehan Matthews and Brian interest law in the Commonwealth of 2010 tribute a more open and inclusive under- Matthews announce the birth of their Massachusetts following completion of Send news to the Office of standing and acceptance of our world. baby girl, Emily Elizabeth Matthews. the program. Development and Alumni Relations, Emily was born on August 19, 2011 at 400 The Fenway, Boston, MA 02115 2001 6 pounds and 19 inches. Stephanie Goodman received her Masters or e-mail [email protected]. Sarah Consentino Jackson of Arts in English from Simmons Would you like to be your Class 589 Essex Street, #406 2006 College in May of 2011. She is work- Correspondent? To sign up or ask Lynn, MA 01901-1027 Laura K. Mason ing for Brookline Public Schools. questions contact the College at [email protected] 317 Delaware Avenue (617) 975-9400. Delanco, NJ 08075-4315 Kelly Ann Thompson married Edward Hurley 2002 reunion [email protected] in September of 2009 at the Commander’s Jenna A. Malavasi is a graduate student at Christina Sullivan McCarthy Mansion in Watertown, MA Members Quinnipiac University and is currently 19 Sean Mikeal Way Kelly Clark married Brian Clark on July 8, of the Class of 2009 were in attendance. engaged in an internship at North Branford Grafton, MA 01519-1076 2011, at St. Theresa’s Church in West High School, North Branford, Conn. [email protected] Roxbury and the reception was at the After working two years at Consumer Sapphire Estate in Sharon, MA. Alumni United, Seth Urbanoski just completed 2011 his first year of law school at Class of 2002 in attendance included Meghan Murphy, Alexandra G. Nigro Kristy Ferreira, Jennifer Dunphy, Brian Forsman, Suffolk University. 1 Maxwell Road Jenna Boutilier Forsman, Wendy Canty and Winchester, MA 01890 Rebecca Engle Hohlenwerger. Christine Yandow received her Master of Arts [email protected] in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Connecticut in May 2012. After spending time studying Arabic in Alexandra Nigro is the College’s newest She is a second-year third grade teacher at Cairo, Egypt, Lauren Protentis recently class correspondent. began to work as a program analyst St. Bridget School, Cheshire, Conn. 2003 for the State Department in the Bureau Maryann T. Ziemba of Educational and Cultural Affairs, 12 Thompson Road at the North Africa, Middle East and In Memoriam Braintree, MA 02184-4303 South/Central Asia desk. [email protected] We pray for the following alumni who passed away or were remembered at a 2007 reunion Memorial Mass in the Emmanuel College Chapel from October 2011–May 2012. Monica Macaruso Potter and her husband Send news to the Office of 1930s Louise Saracino Ingala ’51 welcomed their first child, Isaac Ray, Development and Alumni Relations, Roberta M. Daly ’34 Ann L. Blute Vogt ’51 on January 30, 2012. 400 The Fenway, Boston, MA 02115 Agnes Handrahan Sweeney ’35 Mary Patricia O’Brien ’52 or e-mail [email protected]. Margaret G. Deveney ’37 Denise Therese O’Leary Stanton ’53 2004 Would you like to be your Class Mary T. Cronin ’38 Patricia Manning Morrissey ’54 Amanda Fontaine Correspondent? To sign up or ask Irma Deleo Zigarmi ’38 Sister Loretta Omar, SND, ’54 6 Westminster Avenue questions contact the College at Elizabeth F. Smith ’39 Edith Ann Beauchamp ’55 Haverhill, MA 01830-2702 (617) 975-9400. Rita Corcoran Harney ’55 [email protected] 1940s Elizabeth Walsh Driscoll ’56 Sister Helen M. Wright, SND, ’40 Ann Sullivan Glenn ’56 Class of 2007 Helen V. Barry ’41 Sister Ellen O’Connor, SND, ’56 Allison M. Fraske Alice R. McElroy ’41 Joan Alves Pano ’56 68 Medford Street, #3 Mary Kittredge McNulty ’41 Judith “Judy” Curley Colbath ’57 Medford, MA 02155-6524 Sister Helen Cullen, SND, ’42 Mary Louise Lennon ’57 [email protected] Eleanor A. Driscoll ’42 Rita Duffy Pervier ’42 1960s Keri-Rose Harkins Lanottes Mary B. Moran ’42 Eleanor O’Connell Earley ’60 2542 Pine Cove Lane Anne Roma Gargiulo Politi ’42 Mary Lou Kelly Kraemer ’60 Clearwater, FL 33761-2567 Mary Elizabeth “Libby” Sheehan ’42 Sister Lucy Leonard, SND, ’60 Elizabeth Maris Michael was married to Scott [email protected] Elizabeth “Betty” Maguire ’43 Sister Mary Martina McDonough ’60 Michael in her home town of Nashua, Mary McGinnis Mahoney ’43 Joanne Norton Mahoney ’61 NH, on September 10, 2011. She received Sister Mary Noel Blute, RSM, ’44 Margaret G. Sheil ’61 married David Svenson Nicole Bugeau her Master in Divinity from Andover Kathleen F. Cleary ’44 Marguerite Slyne ’62 in Portland, Maine on May 27, 2012. Newton Theological School in May 2011 Mary Elizabeth Sullivan ’44 Elizabeth Doherty Storms ’62 Two of Nicole’s bridal party members and is currently pursuing ordained minis- Margaret E. Burns’45 Nancy Marshall Reardon Blanaru ’63 were her Emmanuel friends, Marybeth try with the United Church of Christ. Rose M. Dell’Elce ’45 Sister Helen Cornelia Lyons, SND, ’64 Oskowski and Sarah LaRose. Natalie G. Murphy ’45 Carolyn Rinkus Thompson Brown ’67 Mary “Mae” Campbell Sheehan ’45 Eleanor Desmond Fallon ’68 Catherine Cate Cioni and her husband, 2008 Marie Orvitt Wholley ’45 Frances Panarauskas Smith ’69 Send news to the Office of Joe, welcomed their first child, a son, Virginia Carey Grondin ’46 Development and Alumni Relations, on January 11, 2012. Joseph Richard Miriam “Mimi” Ahern Mullin ’46 1970s 400 The Fenway, Boston, MA 02115 Marie Buckley Snyder ’46 Louise A. Ellis ’77 Cioni, Jr. is a happy and healthy baby! or e-mail [email protected]. Kathleen Cummings Huber ’47 Elizabeth Prata ’78 Would you like to be your Class Winifred Acton Kinnarney ’47 Bhartiben Patel is currently a fourth- Correspondent? To sign up or ask Constance Mackin O’Malley ’47 1980s year medical student at the American questions contact the College at Katherine Kain Regan ’47 Mary A. Buxton ’82 University of Antigua College of (617) 975-9400. Mary Jane Neary Stanton ’47 Suzanne Shuman-Slipps ’85 Medicine. She is finishing her elective Marie T. Carey Doyle ’48 rotations in Brooklyn, N.Y. Rita A. Mulkern ’48 1990s 2009 Barbara Scully Tracy ’48 Beverly Annese ’92 Caitlin M. Santacroce Arlene McClosky Ahearn ’49 Mary Ann Ferrisi ’94 2005 [email protected] Aliece Weller Dutson M. Louise Collins ’49 Dorothy A. Teko ’94 Claire Hurley Hopkins ’49 Deacon Christopher C. Meyers ’97 3 Heritage Hill Megan Brophy is entering her third year Dedham, MA 02026-6206 of law school at the first public law 1950s 2000s [email protected] school in Massachusetts, UMASS Law- Sister Barbara Eaton, SND, ’50 Lauren Demeulle ’11 Dartmouth and plans to practice public Martha Dignan Gregory ’51 48 A Message from the President Elisabeth “Betty” O’Hearn ’47

summer 2012

Emmanuel is full of life and energy this summer! In June, we were delighted t has been 65 years since Elisabeth “Betty” to welcome members of our incoming O’Hearn ’47 graduated from Emmanuel. class of 2016 to campus during Orientation programs. This entering I Yet, as she and many others can attest, she has never class of first-time freshmen is more than really left. 560 strong and from an applicant pool Sister Janet with members of the 1804 Society at which was up 18 percent over the previous year. Students enrolling for fall 2012 also Her involvement with Emmanuel throughout the years the July SND educational conference. demonstrated a significant increase in academic quality. We look forward to move-in has included many roles, from serving as secretary to day in September, when these students will join our dynamic community. This July, Emmanuel hosted and co-sponsored the international Sisters of Notre Emmanuel’s first dean, Sister Helen Madeleine Ingraham, Dame de Namur Education Conference — Networking for Mission II. More than SND, to representing the College as Alumnae Association 200 educators from around the world came to our campus for a series of vibrant discussions and interactive workshops focused on such topics as the SND mission president, vice president and board member. She recalls in the 21st century, values in a diverse society, service-learning, technology in the fondly all of the events she coordinated through her classroom, leadership and more. It was an inspiration and a joy to be part of this event, and I was so proud to welcome participants from five continents to Emmanuel College. association with Emmanuel, notably the Golden Jubilee During my keynote address during this conference, I spoke of the powerful celebration in the late 60s, which she chaired, honoring and moving story of Catholic education, and the role of the mission of the Sisters of Notre Dame in providing transformational experiences for students locally, the 50th anniversary of the College and attended by nationally and globally. Members of our 1804 Society participated in this conference, providing a wonderful 1,500 guests. example of how students have embraced our mission and taken a leadership role in Even throughout a 37-year career in education in the ensuring that our community has a strong understanding of SND traditions. The 1804 Society is a student leadership organization named in honor of the founding Brockton Public School system, a dozen trips across year of the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur. The society provides an opportunity seas, and countless other life experiences, she has Elisabeth “Betty” O’Hearn ’47 for students to promote service to others, act as peer educators on the mission of the SNDs, and infuse the mission into campus life through events and programming. always returned to give back to the place that meant so Students and mission continue to be at the forefront of our work. Throughout much to her. Whether through volunteering her time, the summer we have moved ahead with our mission-based planning efforts as we develop a strategic plan for the next five-to-10 years. I am pleased to announce that continued gifts to the Annual Fund or through her the City of Boston approved our Institutional Master Plan (IMP), which provides a named scholarship fund that provides financial assistance framework for planning and arrays anticipated changes to the College’s campus over the next decade. In the next issue of Emmanuel Magazine, we will be sharing details to incoming Emmanuel students from Brockton High about all of our plans for the future. School, her loyalty remains true. This is an invigorating time to be part of the Emmanuel community and I invite you to stay engaged with us — our mission is more compelling than ever! “Emmanuel was my first love,” she said. “I am so grateful for the education and experience I received and the friendships I have made. I have gained much more than I have given.”

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