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October 2, 2005 October 14, 2005 October 29, 2005 December 16-18, 2005 January 25, 2006 Holiday Show SacredHeart Fred Garbo Inflatable Steven Wright: One Save the Date for YES I CAN Theatre Co. Night Only! Homecoming! Daniel “Rudy” Ruettiger Edgerton Center for FALL 2005 :: IN THIS ISSUE :: 02 FROM THE HEART 18 REMEMBERING JOHN PAUL II 21 COMMENCEMENT 30 ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT Edgerton Center for Edgerton Center for the Performing Arts Edgerton Center for the Performing Arts the Performing Arts the Performing Arts December 16 and 17, 8:00 P.M. 3:00 P.M. 8:00 P.M. December 18, 3:00 P.M. 2:00 P.M.

Float on in for some hilarious Academy Award- Act I: It’s a Wonderful Life: A Radio Play Most people know physical comedy that’s great for winning comedian is based on the popular 1946 movie classic Daniel “Rudy” the whole family. Fred Garbo Steven Wright by Frank Capra, adapted by Connecticut’s Ruettiger from the por- Inflatable Theatre Co. comes to the own, Joe Landry. It’s a trayal of his college “blends classic vaudeville Edgerton Center football career in the Parade of Student Organizations Wonderful Life is staged as an shtick with wondrous with his unique 1993 film, Rudy. at 10:30 A.M. old-time radio show with new inventions to surprise, brand of reality- actors (in period costumes) Against all odds, he carved his name engage, amuse and beguile twisting musings and his trademark into history books as perhaps the Homecoming Tent opens in a studio portraying over us…” says NYtheatre.com. deadpan delivery. Don’t miss it! most famous graduate of the at 11:00 A.M. 50 characters while creating live sound effects and paus- University of Notre Dame for his Tickets: Free for alumni—seating is Tickets: $40 for Prime Seating; perseverance and his unforgettable SHU Pioneers vs. St. Francis of ing for live commercials. Co-produced limited—contact the Box Office; $27, $20 for Reserved Seating, “27 seconds” of playing time on the Pennsylvania at 12:30 P.M. with Stamford Center for the Arts. $15 for staff/students; $20 adult alumni/staff/students/seniors; football field. He has co-authored general admission; $10 children $32, $25 for Reserved Seating, several books including Rudy’s Rules, Class of 1995 Reunion at 5:00 P.M. Act II: Maureen Hamill’s 1940’s Christmas general public Revue Join the incomparable Maureen Rudy’s Lessons For Young Champions, Contact: ECPA Box Office and Rudy & Friends, and has pro- Class of 2000 Reunion 7:30 P.M. Hamill as she takes you on a musical sleigh Phone: 203-374-2777 Contact: ECPA Box Office ride through some of the great holiday duced the “Dream Power” tape Phone: 203-374-2777 songs. Joining Maureen onstage will be series. Rudy’s captivating personality many of her talented friends and a wonder- and powerful message of “YES I ful live band. CAN” stay with his audiences long after his programs end. Tickets: $25 General Public, $20 Students/ Faculty/Staff, $20 Senior Citizens, $10 Call 203-371-7846 for more Children, under 12 information

Nonprofit Organization 5151 Park Avenue US Postage Fairfield, CT 06825-1000 PAID Sacred Heart University Opening New Doors &Minds SHU’s groundbreaking Irish Studies immersion program in Dingle, County Kerry, Ireland :: FROM THE PRESIDENT IN HIS WORDS :: SacredHeartUNIVERSITY survey, ranking SHU #11 in its list of Jack Welch during his only area speaking the top college and university campuses engagement, at Sacred Heart. I also in the U.S. for wireless internet accessi- bring my own view from the Vatican, :: IN THIS ISSUE :: bility. And the Princeton Review selected where I had the honor to attend the SHU for its 2006 edition of the Best funeral of Pope John Paul II in Rome VOLUME 12, NO.1 FALL 2005 Northeastern Colleges guidebook. as an official representative of both the Sacred Heart has always defined International Federation of Catholic Opening New Doors success not by how much we grow and Universities and the Center for Christian- 13 change, however, but by how much our Jewish Understanding. Finally, you’ll students benefit from those changes. learn about our newest academic & Minds For instance, I invite you to pay special programs, catch up on University speak- The second-largest shipping port in Ireland, attention to our feature on SHU’s newest ers and gallery exhibits, preview our Dingle is the home of a unique study abroad adventure in international learning, Calendar of Events, and gather the latest experience for SHU students. This is not inaugurated in Ireland. You’ll also news on SHU’s alumni. Dublin. This is where the Irish fiddle was born and English is a second language even today. read about how, after 15 years of resi- In short, in this issue of our maga- dential life, Sacred Heart University has zine, as in everything we do at Sacred established 10 student residence halls, Heart, we endeavor to live up to the Sacred Heart has always defined success not by how Dear Friends, much we grow and change, however, but by how much Sacred Heart University is, and our students benefit from those changes. always has been, a university on the Remembering move. In its short history, SHU has including four dedicated in the past five pronouncement of the late Pope John 18 already grown to become the second- years, and named them to reflect the Paul II: “The moment has come to dis- John Paul II largest Catholic university in New inspiration we derive from the Catholic cern the signs of the times, to seize the President Anthony Cernera England. It is fitting, then, that this mag- intellectual tradition. opportunity and to look far ahead.” recounts his personal jour- azine arrives to you with a new look and Throughout this first issue of our I wish you abundant blessings in ney to Rome to mourn and feel to represent the changes at Sacred redesigned magazine, you’ll find news the new academic year. As always, you celebrate the amazing life and works of His Holiness. Heart. In these pages, you’ll read about highlights from notable members of are in our thoughts and grateful prayers. the people and programs that have our community, from undergraduates helped lead us to where we are today. honored for their artistic, academic and With every best wish, I am We are proud to have been named athletic achievements, to professors Sincerely, in the top tier of universities in the contributing to research, publishing and Bright Start North for the second year in a row, conferences around the world. Our keep- 21 according to U.S. News & World Report’s sake story about Commencement 2005 Share in the celebration: Experience SHU's 2006 edition of America’s Best Colleges. includes excerpts from our speakers. Anthony J. Cernera, Ph.D. Class of 2005 Commencement. Our groundbreaking wireless program And, you’ll discover some secrets of was recognized by Intel in its new business success as divulged by best- “Most Unwired College Campuses” selling author and former GE chairman

IFC » IN HIS WORDS On the mind of President 30 » ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT Highlighting SHU MAGAZINE STAFF POSTMASTER: Anthony Cernera graduates living the University’s mission. Glimpses of Send address changes to: two SHU grads: Louis Elneus ’95 and Tom McCabe ’99 Executive Editor: Michael L. Iannazzi Institutional Advancement 02 » FROM THE HEART Insider information Editor: Christopher J. Sheehan Sacred Heart University Magazine Design: Keating Associates, Inc./Taylor Design Sacred Heart University on achievements, events, and people from and 32 » ADVANCING SHU Moving the University Design Liaison: Roberta Reynolds Sacred Heart University Magazine 5151 Park Avenue around campus community forward with gifts, giving and advancement Sacred Heart University Contributing Writers: Funda Alp ’91, June Fairfield, CT 06825-1000 5151 Park Avenue Archer, Greg Bastek, Marie Donahue, Gene Fairfield, CT 06825-1000 Gumbs, Bill Peterson, Amanda L. Veautour ’03 26 » ON THE FIELD The latest on SHU athletic 35 » CLASS NOTES Catch up with old friends: [email protected] Sacred Heart University Magazine is published Contributing Photographers: Blitz Agency, successes, developments, next season’s schedules who’s doing what and where they are now for its alumni, parents, and friends, faculty and Thomas V. Cernera, Christine DePierro, Victoria staff by the Institutional Advancement Division T. Ferrara, Vin Greco, Mietal Hershkovitz, Steve and special events of Sacred Heart University. BC » COMING EVENTS Come back to campus for Keating, Wayne Ratzenberger, J. Gregory Raymond, Roberta Reynolds, Len Rubenstein Homecoming 2005 or another exciting event! Opinions expressed in this publication may not necessarily reflect those of Sacred Heart Visit us online www.sacredheart.edu University, its faculty or administration. ISSN 1547-6219 Copyright ©2005 Sacred Heart University Printed on recycled paper FromtheHeart INSIDER INFORMATION FROM AND AROUND CAMPUS

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1 Salome Brooks MBA ’90, Physical Therapy Department SHU Sponsors Christian-Jewish Academic Coordinator of Clinical Education POLLING INSTITUTE Assistant Professor Salome Brooks has been awarded the American Physical Therapy LETS THE COUNTRY Association’s 2005 Minority Faculty Development Scholarship Award. She was honored Dialogue in NYC BE HEARD during an awards ceremony at Physical Therapy 2005: Annual Conference & Exposition 1 2 of the American Physical Therapy Association in Boston on June 10. Nearly 30 recently ordained rabbis, The Sacred Heart University Polling Institute completed priests and ministers came together 2 Rabbi Joseph H. Ehrenkranz, Executive Director, 1,000 interviews in April to Center for Christian-Jewish Understanding from across the nation for a unique gather and analyze opinions Rabbi Joseph H. Ehrenkranz attended a landmark conference in interreligious relations meeting dedicated to interreligious on contemporary social from January 3-6 in Brussels. The First World Conference of Imams and Rabbis for Peace, dialogue and deepened intellectual and and political topics. Topics an initiative of the Hommes de Parole Foundation and the Elijah Institute for Interfaith spiritual inquiry. The participants were included the price of gasoline, Dialogue, brought together over 250 Jewish and Muslim religious leaders for a dialogue alumni of the Institute for Seminarians President George W. Bush, on strategies for achieving peace between the two faiths. The conference took place in and Rabbinical Students, sponsored Iraq, steroid use, Majority Brussels at the invitation of Belgium’s King Albert II, who hosted proceedings at the royal Leader Tom DeLay, Terri Egmont’s Palace. yearly by Sacred Heart University’s Schiavo, the new Pope, Center for Christian-Jewish education, and monitoring 3 John F. Kikoski, Ph.D., Professor, Political Science Understanding (CCJU). The Institute TV viewing. The Institute’s Professor John F. Kikoski, Ph.D., has coauthored the book Tacit Knowledge, Conversation, welcomes future leaders from Jewish, quarterly polls give Americans and Knowledge Creation: Skills for 21st-Century Organizations with his wife, Catherine Kano across the country the oppor- Kikoski. The book, released by Praeger Publishers, offers insight into the critical factors Top: CCJU’s executive director, Rabbi Joseph Ehrenkranz, leads the dialogue. Catholic and Protestant seminaries tunity to provide regular input underlying innovation and change in business. 3 Below: Rabbi Irving Greenberg speaks to the assembly. across the U.S., offering aspiring clergy 4 on public policy development, interaction with renowned speakers in the field of interfaith relations, while engaging students, facul- 4 Pam Levangie, Ph.D., Professor, Physical Therapy joint study of sacred texts, and opportunities for dialogue among ty and citizens nationwide in Dr. Pam Levangie was selected as Springfield College’s Greene Lecturer for 2005. Greene peers in other traditions. discussions of ethics and poli- Lecturers provide students and faculty with different perspectives on the role of research The “Colleagues in Dialogue” Conference, held on April 11-12 cy. SHU polls are regularly and the researcher in physical therapy. Dr. Levangie was selected as a scholar with a record that includes published research papers and the publication of a textbook. at New York City’s Union Theological Seminary, featured a discussion cited by the media, including The New York Times, CNN, with Rabbi Irving Greenberg, author of For the Sake of Heaven and ABC News, CBS MarketWatch, 5 Jennifer Mattei, Ph.D., Associate Professor and Chair, Biology Earth; discussions with CCJU Executive Director Rabbi Joseph H. and The Chicago Tribune. Dr. Jennifer Mattei has received an award from the Wildlife Trust for her work to champi- Ehrenkranz and Associate Executive Director Dr. David L. Coppola; on the survival of the horseshoe crab, or Limulus polyphemus, a “living fossil” unique to and visits to several places of worship and academic centers. the Atlantic Coast of North America. Dr. Mattei has launched a science literacy and research program entitled “Project Limulus,” with support from the Long Island Sound License Plate Fund, the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, and Wildlife Trust. “A new national poll indicates Lucjan Orlowski, Ph.D., Professor and Chair, Economics and Finance SHU MAKES THE TOP TIER LIST that most Americans support 6 S random testing of high school Dr. Lucjan Orlowski has been invited to become a research fellow by the William Sacred Heart University has joined the ranks of the best West Point, and the HU athletes for steroid use. The poll Davidson Institute (WDI) at the University of Michigan Business School. As a WDI 5 6 universities in the North for the second year in a row, College of William & was conducted by Connecticut’s fellow, Dr. Orlowski joins an elite group of renowned researchers who write and distrib- Sacred Heart University Polling according to U.S. News & World Report’s 2006 edition of Mary, to name a few. And the Princeton Review select- Institute. It found just over ute economics papers, policy briefs, and business briefs. America’s Best Colleges. SHU is listed in the top tier of ed SHU for its 2006 edition of the Best Northeastern 87% of the people polled, strong- the category “Best Universities—Master’s in the North.” Colleges guidebook. ly or somewhat supported steroid 7 Louise Spence, Ph.D., Professor, Media Studies This is the second year SHU has ranked in the top tier According to James Barquinero, SHU’s vice testing among high schoolers.” Professor Louise Spence has published Watching Daytime Soap Operas: The Power of of schools in its category, after president for Enrollment Pleasure, with Wesleyan University Press. In this multidisciplinary study, Professor Spence “This tier one ranking, Intel and a steady ascent up the ranks on Planning and Student Affairs, talks to women about their viewing practices and explores the varied critical and creative previous years’ lists published Princeton Review listings are all “This tier one ranking, Intel ways in which women use soap operas in their lives. by U.S. News & World Report. and Princeton Review listings great endorsements.” —James Barquinero Dori Taylor Sullivan, Ph.D., Associate Professor and Director, Nursing SHU also made the grade on are all great endorsements “S.U.V. sales, for a change, 8 are off slightly, and according to Dr. Dori Taylor Sullivan made the Channel 8 news recently in a story that focused on Intel’s 2005 list of the “Most Unwired College of our top notch faculty, our 3,100 full-time undergradu- a recent Sacred Heart University the nursing shortage in Connecticut. The story, which was televised June 20, highlighted Campuses.” The ranking is the result of a survey that ate students, and our alumni. As one of the youngest poll, more than half of Americans key elements contributing to the shortage, including the need for more nursing student identified the top college and university campuses in the Catholic colleges in the Northeast, SHU now shares will buy smaller, less thirsty cars slots, nursing faculty, and additional financial resources to expand existing nursing pro- U.S. for wireless Internet accessibility. SHU ranked 11th applicants with such established schools as Providence next time.” grams. If you’d like to view the program, log onto www.ctleaguefornursing.org, and click on the list, in the company of Dartmouth, Carnegie College, Fairfield University and St. Michael’s College. on News and Events. Mellon University, United States Military Academy at We have arrived!” 7 8

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From Inside Higher Ed, June 20, 2005 Q Some colleges with religious ties not only by Scott Jaschik have lay presidents, but presidents who are not members of the college’s faith. Should lay presi- he trend toward lay presidents in Catholic dents share the faith of the college and/or prac- Tcolleges and universities has been quickly tice the faith? accepted by some and resisted by others. A I think it is decidedly an advantage to be a “Continuing Ed” Donato Retires after 36 Years A new book, Lay Leaders in Catholic Higher LAY LEADERS IN committed practitioner of the community’s faith The retirement of Edward G. Donato, Jr., marks the end of an era. Although he has taught Education: An Emerging Paradigm for the to lead the institution toward its goals that are history at Sacred Heart University since 1968, Mr. Donato will surely be remembered best for Twenty-First Century (Sacred Heart University CATHOLIC HIGHER mission-based. There should be an extraordinary Michael J. Kinney ’72 Joins his leadership role in Continuing Education, guiding adult students in their academic careers Press), features a series of essays coming out of for over 28 years. A native of Rhode Island, Mr. Donato was educated by the Christian Brothers reason why trustees would choose someone out- Senior Management Team a conference on the topic. The book was edited EDUCATION side the tradition because, as I see it, the presi- and attended Providence College. An ROTC graduate, he was assigned to Pacific Duty and by Dr. Anthony J. Cernera, Sacred Heart’s (lay) dent is responsible for leading the mission and is served in Vietnam. His overseas service proved to be a plus when he came to SHU in 1968, president, who responded to questions about the primary steward of the university’s identity. a period of unrest on American campuses, since his status as a veteran brought a distinct per- some of the themes of the book. He or she should know the tradition from the spective to his teaching assignments. He promises to remain close to the University and will continue to teach history at SHU— inside out in order to respond appropriately to a fitting activity for a man who has been such a big part of the University’s story. Q What are the main challenges that face a lay the needs of the community. president of a Catholic institution? Jack Fernandez Promoted to Director of Public Safety Q Some Catholic colleges resist the lay presi- Jack Fernandez, a Seymour resident, has been promoted to director of Public Safety at A For a lay person to accept the position of dent trend. Will we soon have two tiers of Sacred Heart University, where he has been a member of the Public Safety team since 1992. president of a Catholic college or university that Catholic colleges—those led by clergy and those Mr. Fernandez will oversee the University’s Public Safety Department, which promotes and has been led previously by a priest or members by lay presidents? Do you think the former look maintains a safe and secure environment for students, faculty, staff and campus visitors. of a religious order, the challenge is to keep the down on the latter? ties and connection to the sponsoring and found- A More than half of the Catholic colleges and ing community as strong as possible. These are universities are already led by lay presidents. the ties that draw people to inquire about a col- to the Spirit working in our community and cre- This unprecedented situation requires all mem- lege in the first place, and it is important to cele- ate our own new traditions. bers of a college or university to do the hard work Gerald A. Goehring Named New Performing Arts Director brate and draw on the strength of the traditions Another related challenge that lay presidents of clarifying together who they are, what they do, Gerald A. Goehring has been chosen as the new executive director of the Edgerton Center that have characterized the institution’s life. By face is figuring out how to articulate and translate and why they do these things. My observation as a for the Performing Arts. Mr. Goehring comes to Sacred Heart University with a wide range of getting to know the spirit, tradition and special a balanced view of the Catholic tradition into the board member of ACCU and IFCU is that there is experiences in performing arts management. Most recently, he served as the executive character of the founding order or religious group programs, policies and practices of the entire uni- only the deepest appreciation, collaboration and director/producing artistic director of Connecticut Children’s Theatre, and earned a Grammy (what is called the “charism”), a president places versity community. For example, for those who cooperation between all the members. Of course, nomination for “Best Spoken Word for Children” for a 2003 musical audio recording of Odgen himself or herself in a noble line of others who have not had experience with leaders in the insti- Nash’s The Christmas that Almost Wasn’t, read by John Lithgow and other artists. From 1999- there is also a certain amount of healthy competi- Michael J. Kinney has been named senior vice have dedicated their lives in service to young peo- tutional church, it is important to learn how the 2003, Mr. Goehring served as executive director/CEO of the National Theatre of the Deaf, Inc., tion, which makes us stronger, but on issues sur- president for Finance and Administration on ple and have made a real difference in the world. larger church works at the local, national and and its Tony Award-winning International Touring Company. Mr. Goehring has also produced and directed numerous other rounding the mission and identity of Catholic uni- Sacred Heart University’s senior administration With that said, this has never been the case international levels and how it affects the mission independent commercial theatrical productions in London, Boston, Los Angeles and off-Broadway. He received his B.G.S. degree versities, fundamental agreement is clear and we team. This new position is part of a senior here at Sacred Heart University. In 1963, we were and identity of the institution. Similarly, there are at Wichita State University. approach each other as equal colleagues. management reorganization approved by the purposely established by the Most Rev. Walter W. special interest groups who believe they know Board of Trustees. Mr. Kinney will work closely Curtis, then bishop of Bridgeport, to be led by lay best what should be going on at a Catholic univer- Q Catholic colleges face pressure from all Michael L. Iannazzi Joins SHU as Executive Director of Public with the University president and other mem- people. His vision was truly a pioneering one. For sity and they exert pressure on college leaders sides—student and faculty groups may want to Relations bers of the Cabinet on the internal manage- the past 17 years, I have served as the University’s concerning matters outside their expertise or do things that run counter to Catholic teachings, Michael L. Iannazzi has joined Sacred Heart University’s Division of Institutional Advancement as ment of the University. president and have lived with the challenges and purview. Therefore, active membership in the and bishops insist on following those teachings. executive director of public relations. In this newly created position, he will lead and Since 1995, Mr. Kinney served as a blessings of being a lay leader. Our spirit, tradition Association of Catholic Colleges and Universities Is it more difficult for a lay leader to balance the manage all public relations and communications for the University. trustee for Sacred Heart University. A success- and special character has had to be crafted out of (ACCU) as well as the International Federation issues? Does a clerical collar give a president Mr. Iannazzi comes to Sacred Heart University with more than 15 years’ experience ful senior executive with broad experience in a broad vision of the Catholic tradition as it was of Catholic Universities (IFCU) is very important authority on these issues? in communications, publishing and marketing in higher education and media. Most recently, the general management and financial sectors expressed during the Second Vatican Council since these kinds of challenges are common to all as the director of communications at the Yale School of Management, he helped develop in both services and industry, Mr. Kinney was (1962-1965). Our challenge has been to be open presidents of Catholic institutions. { continued on inside back cover »} and execute communications and marketing strategies that guided the school, for the first time in its history, into top ten the chief financial officer and senior vice national and international rankings of business schools. Prior to Yale, he worked at Doubleday, Inc., in New York, as an editor president of finance and strategic planning for and marketing manager. Kraft Foods International. He also served as PRESIDENT CERNERA EDITS BOOK ON LAY LEADERS IN CATHOLIC EDUCATION Mr. Iannazzi holds a B.A. from Boston College and an M.Div. from the Divinity School at Harvard University. president of Philip Morris Capital Corporation, Since the Second Vatican Council, lay women and men have Colleges and Universities. More than 180 senior level educa- our traditional ways of doing things. and held various positions at Bankers Trust, Timothy R. Stanton Named Executive Director of Development assumed great responsibility for guiding the mission of the tors, administrators, university trustees and leaders of reli- Catholic colleges and universities Continental Illinois and General Electric Catholic Church in the modern world. This is particularly the gious communities attended this unique conference, which will need to develop Timothy R. Stanton has joined Sacred Heart University’s Division of Institutional Advancement Capital Corporation. as executive director of development. In this newly created position, Mr. Stanton will be case in Catholic higher education in the United States. drew 26 Catholic college presidents as participants. programs for students, He received his Bachelor of Arts degree In the new book edited by Sacred Heart University “In recent times, as Catholic colleges and universities employees, faculty, par- responsible for all of the University’s development activities. A resident of Cheshire, in Business Administration from Sacred Heart President Dr. Anthony J. Cernera, Lay Leaders in Catholic have been developing and growing, there has also been a ents, and trustees that pro- Mr. Stanton comes to SHU with an extensive background in development and financial Higher Education (Sacred Heart University Press, June 2005), continuing decline in the numbers of religious men and mote theological education, University in 1972 and his Master of Business services. Most recently, he was the director of planning, administration and operations at the many challenges facing lay leaders are explored in essays women,” notes Dr. Cernera. “All of our decisions and planning spiritual development, ethical Administration degree in Finance from the Choate Rosemary Hall, a private secondary school in Wallingford. based on presentations from a 2003 conference sponsored by must take into account the growing role of lay leaders and reflection, leadership development, University of Bridgeport. Mr. Stanton is a graduate of Amherst College, where he earned his B.A. in History. Sacred Heart University and the Association of Catholic the profound changes their leadership will bring to bear on and mission effectiveness.” He received his law degree from the University of Connecticut.

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Inara Coleman ’07: > student perspective < Learning While Leading at Camp AmeriKids Inara Coleman spent two weeks as a counselor for Camp AmeriKids, a program where children ages 7 to 15 infected with HIV/AIDS can enjoy the outdoors. Camp AmeriKids is offered at no cost to families, and serves the tri-state area in providing a healthy, positive environment for TODAY’S STUDENTS the kids and a respite for their families. “I knew HIV existed, but I did not think it would be this hard to deal with. During training we learned April 29 marked the sixth annual with a capstone educational experi- about the campers’ medical conditions, yet the moment they stepped off that bus, everything you recognition for College of Arts and Sciences ence,” explained Dr. Marlina Slamet, learned just jumps right out of your head. What lovely kids they were! For the next seven days, I com- Undergraduate Research Poster and a member of SHU’s physics faculty pletely forgot that these kids had HIV. It’s amazing how something so life-threatening can disappear research Creativity Session at Sacred Heart, and chair of the Poster Session from your mind. “One of the strangest things was that no one ever asked why anyone else was at camp. Everyone which this year had 55 participants Committee. “Regardless of the dis- would want to know where you were from. There were counselors from all over the world: New offering research posters from a vari- cipline, it is required that the stu- Zealand, Nova Scotia, California, and as close as New York and Connecticut. And that’s what makes ety of disciplines, creativity projects dent investigators be able to draw you realize that people aren’t there to judge, but rather to have fun and enjoy life. from Computer Science/Information upon foundation knowledge gained “It was a wonderful time, even when stressful. When you can reach these kids and let them Technology majors, and media pro- throughout their undergraduate understand that there is someone out there working for them, it makes them feel special. We tried duction projects from those majoring years, and apply it in the context of to provide experiences that weren’t present in their lives. It was a way to give them the opportunity in Media Studies/Digital Culture. Top investigating a new problem or to see over that wall to an outside world that they haven’t been able to visit. The largest of my presenters received certificates of phenomenon. It fosters critical concerns is what these kids have to face when they get back home. achievement and awards were pre- thinking skills in devising a research “I’m so grateful that Sacred Heart had Camp AmeriKids present at the Career Fair where sented at the close of the session. plan, discipline in executing the I first signed up. I will definitely be here next year. It’s not about being a camp counselor; it’s The University’s poster session plan, and care in analyzing the about being a friend and a role model to help these great kids in the journey they call life.” was developed by the Faculty results of that inquiry. For most of Committee on Undergraduate the students, it is the experience of Research and Internships, which was the research itself and not the par- reaching out: community service Participants in the Research Poster and Creativity Session present their formed to develop a flagship program ticular results of their project that projects to faculty members, students and the Poster Session Committee. initiative in the College of Arts and will enrich their professional lives in Graduate Nursing Student Wins Sciences. “Undergraduate research the years to come.” National Primary Care Award Young at Heart: SHU Hosts Funding for student research projects is made available provides the students of the College Elementary School Students through the College of Arts and Sciences. This year’s Jennifer Nelson, a graduate nursing student at Sacred Heart University welcomed third winners included: Sacred Heart University, became one of the first and fourth graders from Bridgeport ele- SINGLE AUTHOR AWARDS nurse practitioners ever to win the Most Collaborative mentary schools—Bryant, Winthrop and Charles McEntee ’07 (Biology) National Primary Care Week Project Award. Marin—to participate in “Young at Rebecca Micik ’05 (Psychology) VIDEO EARNS CONNECTICUT Jennifer, along with Sharon Benard of Fairfield University, was chosen by the 2004 National (Sacred) Heart,” the University’s first on- Diogenes Placencia ’05 (Chemistry) LIBRARY ASSOCIATION AWARD Primary Care Week Advisory Board to receive the national award, which typically goes to stu- campus, active-learning volunteer project. dents at a medical school. The pair received the plaque and cash prize in May 2005 in honor of The April 15 event, an initiative by the MULTIPLE AUTHOR AWARDS The Ryan-Matura Library’s orienta- a project they designed with the Bridgeport Community Health Center to host free health lec- University’s Mentor Program, was Jeanne Baker ’06 and Paul Goodell ’06 (Biology) tion video earned the title of Best tures during Connecticut’s National Primary Care Week. The students kicked off their project designed to engage young children in fun Tariq Lescouflair ’07, Christopher Fontana ’06 Thematic Library Publication in with a written request to Connecticut Governor M. Jodi Rell, who responded by proclaiming learning activities while fostering commu- and Jessica Kaloyanides ’05 (Mathematics) April 2005. The award, given by the the week of October 17-23 as National Primary Care Week in the state. nity service opportunities for University Tamara Kerns, assistant director of Residential Kimberly Keating ’05, Caitlin Moreira ’05, Connecticut Library Association, freshmen. Activities included a step dance Life & Housing Service, and son Ian enjoy the and Stephanie Murphy ’05 (Psychology) honored the writing, performance, activities at the April 15 event. performance, bracelet making, and trips to COMMUNICATIONS ACROSS THE CURRICULUM production and editing work of nature centers. SHU’s young visitors were hosted by the fraternity Omega Phi WRITING PRIZE SHORT LENGTH Sacred Heart University students in SACRED HEART Kappa, the University Amphibian and Reptile Club, sports teams, and SHU’s Justin Gage ’06 Professor Greg Golda’s Media STUDENTS ATTEND library staff. Joyanna SanMarco ’06 Practicum. The video has four seg- PRESIDENTIAL COMMUNICATIONS ACROSS THE CURRICULUM ments; three are borrowed themes Community Service Efforts Win Connecticut Award WRITING PRIZE LONG LENGTH from television or the movies, but the INAUGURATION For the 12th year in a row, Sacred Heart University’s community service efforts Katherine Ariano ’05 fourth is an original work intended to were recognized in 2005 by the Connecticut Department of Higher Education. Jennifer Shackett ’06 encourage patrons to refrain from More than 50 Sacred Heart University students attended the presidential inauguration in This time it was SHU’s Habitat eating and drinking in the library. Washington, D.C., with Professor and Department of History and Political Science chairman for Humanity Chapter to bring The star is Pierre the Cockroach with Gary L. Rose, Ph.D., an author and expert in the field of presidential politics. This was the home one of three awards in the his backup band, The Jitterbugs, per- Stills from The Ryan-Matura Library’s award- fifth presidential inauguration trip sponsored by Sacred Heart. In addition to witnessing state for exceptional community service by student groups. The SHU Habitat winning orientation video starring Pierre the forming a snappy tune with a sing- Cockroach and The Jitterbugs. the inauguration ceremony, SHU students attended a guest lecture on the 2004 election Chapter, the first college chapter in Fairfield County, was founded in 1995. Since along. The video is being used during and the Bush Presidency by Dr. John K. White, Professor of Politics, Catholic University of then, the SHU Chapter has participated in hundreds of workdays in Bridgeport freshman orientation. America; attended a Middle East policy briefing at the Heritage Foundation; and took a and surrounding communities, as well as outside the U.S. moonlight tour of Washington monuments.

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WINNING SECRETS

A Conversation with Jack Welch at Sacred Heart University

hree years after his Mr. Welch company on stage and guid- conversation with President Cernera at the audience stood up to tell Mr. Welch that he’d ethical standards in business. Whether you’re international best- ed the conversation throughout the SHU event. In fact, Mr. Welch devoted most tried his hand at entrepreneurship, but failed. trying to improve local employee satisfaction T selling autobiogra- program. The audience members, who of the event at Sacred Heart to offering advice He asked Mr. Welch how this experience or global customer satisfaction, he said, the phy was published, Jack Welch, the included old colleagues, current to young people starting out in business. might hurt his chances to re-enter corporate only way to inculcate values in your business famed retired CEO of General Electric, employees at GE, and friends of Mr. Welch’s, “Always over-deliver,” he informed America. Mr. Welch listened with compassion, is to “live it out by action all the time.” went back on the road to promote his hard- kept up a lively dialogue with Mr. Welch them at one point. “Keep a positive attitude then told the young man that he’d tried some- At program’s end, Mr. Welch had yet hitting new book, Winning. Sacred Heart throughout the event. no matter what, and for heaven’s sake, don’t thing difficult, and there was no shame in more fans, most of whom lined up to have the hosted the business legend’s only speaking Mr. Welch began his career with General ever think of yourself as a victim. And be honestly admitting his failure. business legend sign copies of their books. engagement in Fairfield County on May 6, Electric Company in 1960, and in 1981 ambitious, but not too ambitious, or people “In your next interview, tell them what courtesy of the College of Business. “A became the company’s eighth chairman and won’t want you around.” happened, and tell them what you’ve learned,” Conversation with Jack Welch” was intro- CEO. During his tenure, GE’s market capital- When it came to a question about he counseled. “I think you have great poten- duced by University President Anthony J. ization increased by $400 billion, making it mentors, Mr. Welch was even more passion- tial. You’ll be fine.” Cernera, Ph.D., in the Edgerton Center for the world’s most valuable corporation. He is ate. “Never, never, never have a single men- Current GE employees in attendance the Performing Arts, followed by a book currently head of Jack Welch, LLC, where he tor!” he exclaimed. Instead, he encouraged thanked Mr. Welch for the life they lead now. signing in the Mahogany Room. The event— advises a small group of Fortune 500 CEOs those in the audience to treat every vendor, At another point in the evening, Mr. Welch free and open to the public—drew national and advises business people and students colleague and boss as a potential mentor, mak- took time to praise higher education, and attention including broadcast on C-SPAN’s around the world. His first book, Jack: Straight ing it clear that you don’t have to be a CEO— Sacred Heart especially, but added that he was Book TV. from the Gut, was a New York Times bestseller. or have one—to learn about business. “I have deeply concerned about the failure of our ele- An audience of over 1,000 people turned Jack Welch wrote Winning with his wife learned almost as much about business since mentary and secondary schools in adequately out to hear Mr. Welch offer witticisms and Suzy, a former editor of the Harvard Business I left GE as when I worked there,” he admits preparing people for work or life. solid business advice during the event, which Review, and the book is packed with advice on in Winning. Throughout the program, Mr. Welch also got off to an easy start with banter between how to strive for your highest career goals— One of the most moving moments in concentrated on getting his message across Mr. Welch and President Cernera, who kept some of which Mr. Welch shared in his casual the evening came when a young man in the about the importance of maintaining high

At top, Dr. Cernera poses questions “I think the job that’s been done here [Sacred Heart to special guest Jack Welch. At center, he presents a Mr. Welch with a University] is almost beyond belief...” GE/SHU Alumni Society T-Shirt. At right, Mr. Welch signs books for hundreds of people following the –Jack Welch program.

8 SACRED HEART UNIVERSITY MAGAZINE FALL 2005 9 FromtheHeart RESIDENCE HALLS NAMED AS NEW DORMS OPEN DOORS

ARTIST’S CORNER To the sounds of the Sacred Heart University band and much applause, Sacred Heart officially opened three new residence halls in a ribbon-cutting ceremony on September 2, 2004. The halls soon The suite-style accommodations in the new Christian Witness Commons provide students with a touch of home, including full became home to over 400 sophomores and juniors who moved in kitchens, study areas, common areas, bedrooms and bathrooms. Sacred Heart the following weekend. University’s Gallery GALLERY OF The three-building, three-story complex is an all-suite configura- of Contemporary tion. Each suite includes a living area, study lounge, kitchen, and CONTEMPORARY Art continues to bathrooms and bedrooms for up to 12 students. In addition, each ART AT SHU draw audiences residence hall has wireless network connectivity (WiFi) capability, EXHIBIT from far outside and the new building closest to Park Avenue also boasts a cyber café and fitness center. campus with quality Dubbed “North Hall” as they rose from the ground, the three stately buildings took on a new identity, exhibits. For instance, on January 23, the gallery opened along with the University’s seven other residence halls, in a surprise announcement at the Academic a new exhibit called “WetLab: The New Nexus between Convocation and University Induction ceremony for freshmen. Art and Science” to demonstrate where the fields of sci- “We have chosen this year to name our residence halls after people who have made significant contri- ence and art collide. WetLab exhibitors are drawn from butions to the Catholic intellectual tradition,” announced SHU President Anthony J. Cernera. the community’s scientists and visual artists who gather Three of the residence halls were named for contemporary Christian witnesses—those whose lives several times a year to participate in open discussions serve as role models for modern believers: Dorothy Day, who founded the Catholic Worker Movement; about science and the arts. The name “wetlab” is a tech- Salvadoran Archbishop Oscar Romero; and Jean Donovan, a Connecticut native and lay missionary. nical term that refers to where experimental work is car- The other residence halls were named for pillars of the Catholic academic experience. These include ried out. This year the exhibit was co-curated by Robyn Saints Augustine, Thomas Aquinas, Theresa of Avila, and Elizabeth Ann Seton, as well as John Henry The new Christian Witness Commons also houses a state-of-the-art Donohue, exhibition program coordinator of Socrates Cardinal Newman, the British scholar and writer; Thomas Merton, a Trappist monk and celebrated fitness center and the Holy Grounds Coffee Shop which offers a wide range of options on its menu, including now-famous s’mores platters. Sculpture Park and a WetLab board member, and Sophia author; and Angelo Roncalli, who became Blessed Pope John XXIII. Gevas, director of the Gallery of Contemporary Art. The “These men and women, lay and religious, traditional and contemporary role models, have greatly exhibit included 3-D works, videos, salt prints, and vari- contributed to the spiritual, intellectual and ethical life we value here,” said Dr. Cernera. “By naming our ous types of photography mixed with other media from residence halls today, we are announcing a time of renewed commitment to quality in all areas of the artists whose works appear regularly in private, public University: academic excellence, holistic human development, leadership, spiritual growth, and service to and museum collections. others as we carry forward, develop and promote the Catholic intellectual tradition.” The Gallery of Contemporary Art also hosted an exhibit by the Monotype Guild of New England. Called “Singular and Unique,” the exhibit opened on May 1 with a reception and lecture by printmaker Flo Hatcher, and was held in part to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Monotype Guild. Monotypes are unique impressions University College Launches New Center From Wetlab, top, left: Justine Cooper, of ink transferred to paper from a relatively non-porous Moist, 2002; top, right: Suzanne Anker, The Center for Financial als for registration with all self-regulatory organiza- surface upon which an image has been lifted. Over 36 Total Recall CAMPUS MULTIMEDIA Education was estab- tions to trade corporate stocks and bonds, and monotype artists, selected from over 200 members of From Monotype, above: Judy Bergman AND CONFERENCE ROOM Hochberg, Sept. 11, 8:44 a.m.; right: lished on the Stamford municipal securities. The 12-week program began the guild, were selected for the SHU exhibit. OPENS FOR STUDENTS Joyce Zavorskas, West End Moors Campus of Sacred Heart in late January, allowing students to graduate from At the request of the Student Senate, University this year to SHU with not only their diplomas, but also with Sacred Heart University has designed offer the greater Series 7 licenses. More recently, the Center for and built a Multimedia and Conference Stamford area a continuing education program in Financial Education worked with SHU’s College of Room expressly for students. In this financial services. As the inaugural offering, Business to offer a seminar focused on “Fiduciary Art and Design Graduates Showcased space, students will have the ability to University College teamed up with Barnum Survival Techniques for the Nonprofit Sector.” prepare for classroom presentations Financial Group to offer Sacred Heart students the For more information about the Center, at Annual Portfolio Night using multimedia hardware. The project opportunity to take the Series 7 Prep Course at a contact Nancy Sidoti, Dean of University College, was envisioned and completed by the reduced price. Series 7 licensure qualifies individu- at 203-371-7832, or at [email protected]. Audiovisual Management and Computer Sacred Heart University’s Art and Design program presented its 13th Annual Senior Lab staff members under the leadership Portfolio Night on April 27. Held at SHU’s Oakview Campus, the event included of Robert Tullonge, director of Academic Human Services, the program Support. New Program Prepares Graduate Student refreshments and music to celebrate its graduating graphic designers, illustrators Nurses for Community Work allows advanced practice nursing and studio artists as they showcased their work. Senior Portfolio Night offers students to work with doctors and students in the Art and Design program the opportunity to display their artwork Sacred Heart University’s Nursing Bridgeport, the Southwest nurses at local health centers to program has been awarded fund- Community Health Center and give the students essential experi- to the public and discuss it with colleagues already working in their chosen fields. ing, in conjunction with Fairfield the Bridgeport Community Health ence in community health center In addition to preparing students for employment following graduation, the event University, for a project that will Center, have partnered with the settings. The ultimate goal of the introduces SHU’s Art and Design program, the premier such program in the area, prepare advanced practice regis- universities on this project. project is to encourage more to professionals in graphic design, illustration and education. tered nurse (APRN) candidates to Funded by a one-year grant nurses to take jobs at federally work at community health cen- from the Health Resources and qualified health centers by provid- ters. Two federally qualified Services Administration of the ing them with the skills and cul- health centers located in U.S. Department of Health and tural awareness they need.

10 SACRED HEART UNIVERSITY MAGAZINE FALL 2005 11 FromtheHeart

SPEAKING OUT: 2005 SPEAKERS

terms the growing crisis in Social Security. He pre- Forum: Women Leaders in FEBRUARY 2005 02 sented prescriptive proposals during his talk, includ- Business Series. The forum, ing President Bush’s proposal to privatize a portion “ESPN: The Past, Present and Special Agent Kent McCarthy, U.S. Secret Service, of the fund. Part of the College of Arts & Sciences Future of America’s Premier All- discussed the responsibilities of the U.S. Secret “Democracy and the American Presidency” series. Sports Network,” took place on Service and employed film clips and exhibits as April 12. instructional supplements in a speech entitled James Moor, Ph.D., a professor of philosophy at “Protecting the President” on February 10. Part of Dartmouth College and an adjunct professor with Wilson D. Miscamble, C.S.C., an associate the College of Arts & Sciences “Democracy and the the Centre for Applied Philosophy and Public Ethics professor of History, University of Notre Dame, American Presidency” series. at Australian National University, spoke on the sub- spoke about Harry S. Truman and the Atom Bomb ject of computer ethics at the third and final lecture on April 14. He examined the necessity and morality Casimira Rodriguez Romero, Bolivian activist and in the series, “Scientific Perspectives on Ethics.” of President Truman’s decision to drop two atom winner of the 2003 World Methodist Peace Award, Sponsored by the University’s Hersher Institute for bombs on Japan. Part of the College of Arts & Sciences spoke on February 20. In 2001, she was elected gen- Applied Ethics, the event took place on March 15. “Democracy and the American Presidency” series. eral secretary of the Confederation of Household Workers of Latin America. Barbara Johnson, senior Amy Goodman, the host and executive producer vice president of Corporate of Democracy Now!, an award-winning news Jennifer A. Harris, Ph.D., professor of Christianity Community Relations at People’s show, shared her outlook on the corporate media’s and Culture at St. Michael’s College, University of Bank, shared her personal policy coverage of war at Sacred Heart University’s Toronto, gave four presentations on the theme of on what it takes to succeed in Tenth Annual Media Studies Symposium on the “temple” in Jewish and Christian thinking the corporate world as part of April 20. between February 21 and 24. Dr. Harris was chosen Sacred Heart University’s to be Scholar-in-Residence by SHU’s Center for Corporate Strategies & Insights John Orman, Ph.D., a professor of Political Science Christian-Jewish Understanding. She is the program Forum: Women Leaders in at Fairfield University, examined the evolution of director for the Christianity and Culture Business Series. The lecture, “Own Your Career: presidential power and secrecy from Presidents John Department at the University of Toronto. No one will take better care of your bottom line F. Kennedy to George W. Bush, along with the growing ability of presidents to control commu- Mary-Jane Foster, than you!” was held on March 16. nications and public perceptions towards foreign co-founder and co- Assistant Professor of History, Dr. John Roney; nations. He spoke on April 27. Part of the College owner of the Bridgeport Professor of Political Science, Dr. John F. Kikoski; of Arts & Sciences “Democracy and the American Bluefish Professional Assistant Professor of Religious Studies, Dr. Brian Presidency” series. Baseball Club, discussed Stiltner; and Chemistry Chair and Professor, the importance of volun- Dr. Dhia Habboush took part in a faculty panel Joseph Abboud, the internation- teering at SHU’s Corporate Strategies & Insights discussion on the history, culture and politics of ally acclaimed fashion designer, Forum: Women Leaders in Business Series. Iraq. The panel was held March 30. Dr. Michael shared the story of his life inside The lecture, “How to Build the Ultimate Network— Ventimiglia, assistant professor of Philosophy, the fashion industry on April 28. Volunteer,” took place on February 23. Ms. Foster moderated the discussion. Mr. Abboud, who teaches is an attorney and a principal in the development “Management of Creativity” at and investment firms of Freeborn Investors and Sacred Heart University, signed APRIL 2005 Westchester Baseball. 04 copies of his book Threads, an Dr. Paul W. MacAvoy, Sacred Heart University off-the-record take on fashion from the inside out MARCH 2005 trustee and former dean and Williams Brothers during the event, which took place in the William 03 Professor at the Yale School of Management, H. Pitt Health and Recreation Center Board Room Francis Bok, former slave and author of Escape from shared his expert assessment of what goes wrong and was sponsored by the College of Business. Slavery, spoke on March 2. Mr. Bok is a native of on corporate boards leading to the collapse of Mr. Abboud was the first designer to win the covet- Southern Sudan who, at the age of 7, was captured major corporations as part of SHU’s 14th College of ed CFDA award as Best Menswear Designer two and enslaved during an Arab militia raid in the vil- Business Research, Teaching and Executive Forum. years in a row, and was the first designer to throw lage of Nymlal. He was the first escaped slave to tes- The lecture, “The Recurrent Crisis in Corporate out the opening pitch at Fenway Park. Jilted by tify before the Senate Committee on Foreign Governance,” took place on April 11, and highlighted Naomi Campbell (who didn’t show up on the run- Relations, and was invited to the White House for key points discussed in Dr. MacAvoy’s book by the way for his first women’s fashion show) and ques- the Sudan Peace Act Signing ceremony. Escape from same name. tioned by the FBI, who did show up in his office Slavery is an autobiography describing his ordeal. right after September 11 because he fit the “profile,” Christine Driessen, ESPN’s executive vice presi- Mr. Abboud has soared and sunk more than a few Phil Smith, National Grassroots director of the dent and chief financial officer, was a featured times—and lived to tell the tales. Concord Coalition, discussed the future of Social speaker at SHU’s Corporate Strategies & Insights Security on March 2, demonstrating in no uncertain

12 SACRED HEART UNIVERSITY MAGAZINE Opening New Doors &Minds SHU’s groundbreaking Irish Studies immersion program in the “land of Saints and Scholars”

On Ireland’s rugged west coast, the second-largest shipping port of Dingle, County Kerry, looks as if it were imagined by children. Beneath the shadow of sheltering mountains, brightly colored row houses lean shoulder-to-shoulder along winding lanes that lead to the harbor, where fishing boats bob along the docks. You might see a shaggy pony and cart move over to make way for a motorized scooter on one narrow street, and an elegant woman walking her four Irish wolfhounds on another. The town of Dingle looks out over the sea and the Blasket Islands. ¤ O 13 Behind it, along the brooding cliffs and Other SHU Study throughout the 40-mile Dingle Peninsula, are relics from the Stone Age and Bronze Age, Abroad Programs Belfast as well as the Ecclesiastical Period, when ➜ The American University of Rome, Italy Northern Ireland Ireland was known as the “land of Saints and (Fall and Spring semesters, Summer term) ➜ Scholars” because of its monasteries and reli- The University of Notre Dame, Fremantle, Australia gious schools. All around Dingle itself are (Fall and Spring semesters) tumbling stonewalls, beehive graves, and ➜ The University of Granada, Celtic crosses that look as though they might Dublin Granada, Spain (Summer term only) Galway have sprung from the original rocky landscape. IRELAND This is not Dublin.This is the most west- SHU in Ireland program. Students studying in Shannon erly town in all of Europe, the place where other parts of Ireland rarely hear any spoken Limerick the Irish fiddle was born, and English is a Irish or traditional music, and end up “seeing second language even today. In medieval Ireland the way tourists might at EPCOT,” Dingle Waterford times, Dingle harbor was the departure point she says. For SHU students who live and study Killarney Kenmare Cork for pilgrims to the grave of St. James at in Dingle—a town of just 1,500 permanent Santiago de Compostela in Spain—which led residents where Irish is still commonly spoken the Spanish to build the first church on the on the street—it’s impossible not to immerse site of the present Church of Ireland on themselves in Irish history and culture, she Main Street. notes. For instance, “last year, some SHU A Reader’s Guide Today, Dingle is one of Ireland’s govern- students played on a local Gaelic football team, to Ireland ment-protected Irish-speaking areas, called and it’s common to hear the program’s tradi- Last spring, students in the This is not Dublin. This is the Sacred Heart University in Ireland program took a course on Contemporary Irish- most westerly town in all of American fiction taught by English and Psychology Europe, the place where the Irish professor Dr. Michelle Loris. The course covered Irish- fiddle was born, and English is a American fiction published from the 1960s to the present, second language even today. and examined themes of family, politics, “making it” in “Gaeltachts,” and it remains a world apart tional music instructor playing in one of America, the use of Irish history from Sacred Heart University’s busy Dingle’s many pubs.” and culture, and the impact of Connecticut campus. That’s one reason why In spring 2004, 15 SHU students were Vatican II Catholicism on the Jim Barquinero, vice president for Enrollment the first to arrive in Dingle for the new Irish-American community. Planning and Student Affairs, championed program. The program is rapidly gathering To gain a deeper understanding Dingle as the site for the University’s new momentum, now attracting students from of the subject, students also SHU in Ireland study abroad program. a number of U.S. colleges, including the attended lectures at Cork “Ours is the only known U.S. study pro- University of Scranton, Colorado State, the College on topics such as Irish gram situated in the heart of an Irish-speaking University of Delaware, St. Mary’s College history and the effects of emi- region,” he explains, “and it will benefit from of Maryland, and St. Xavier. Students live gration on Ireland. the growing Center for Irish Cultural Studies in cozy holiday cottages just a few minutes on campus.” away from their classes. All students also take Too many college students who study advantage of the Skellig Hotel’s recreation abroad never truly immerse themselves in the complex, which houses a lap swimming pool culture around them and “end up living in a and fitness center. Tuition and room costs are bubble,” believes Deanna Fiorentino, the the same for SHU students whether they’re University’s director of administration for the in Fairfield or Dingle. ¤

14 In the Dingle Peninsula, you’ll find charming seaports, windswept beaches, breath- taking mountains and mega- liths, bustling towns, picture- book pastures, palm tree- lined streets, and endless adventures in every direction— from a visit to a Stone Age burial ground to a trip to a metropolitan museum.

Ten Things to Do In Dingle

➜ Surf the best waves at Castlegregory and the Maharees ➜ Gallop a horse along a stretch of Ventry Beach ➜ Sample freshly baked brown bread and honey ➜ Climb to the top of Mount Brandon, Ireland’s second- highest mountain ➜ Learn to play the Bodhran, Ireland’s traditional drum ➜ Bike the back lanes and byroads of the Dingle Peninsula ➜ Walk the sea cliffs at the mouth of Dingle Harbour ➜ Visit some of Europe’s oldest historical sites ➜ Tee-off at the challenging Ceann Sibeal Links ➜ Search for a wreck of the Spanish Armada near the Blasket Islands Students in the SHU in Ireland program are involved in all aspects of life in Dingle, from living in spacious three- bedroom cottages, attending local sporting events, explor- ing local culture and history, and studying at the impressive Díseart Institute. Students in the SHU in Ireland program become part of the local Dingle culture. Below, students take time out for a photo with Monsignor Pádraig Ó Fiannachta, founder of the Díseart Institute. “Eventually, we expect to welcome Courses planned for the year to come students from all parts of the world to our include Irish Anthropology and Folklore. SHU campus in Ireland,” says Vice President There will be field trips, guest lectures, and— Barquinero. “Down the road, we also envision most important of all—opportunities to live enrichment tours to Ireland for alumni and and study in a place where Irish tradition and parents, study abroad and teaching opportuni- language are still a vital part of daily life. ties for Irish Studies scholars who want the There is also active discussion among opportunity to work in the U.S., and sabbatical University faculty about creating an Irish programs for men and women in religious life.” Studies minor that will be rooted in the Dingle In Dingle, students participating in SHU experience. in Ireland take courses approved by the Sacred On one field trip, for instance, SHU stu- Heart University faculty in Fairfield. Some are dents boarded a bus “with our wellies (large “It was a field trip like no other. It was Irish culture being brought to life.”

taught by Connecticut faculty in Ireland, oth- fisherman boots) pulled up high, ready for our The Díseart Institute ers by Irish faculty members provided through adventure to Minard, Castlegregory, and SHU’s affiliate in Dingle, the Díseart Institute Camp,” reports Kelly Stritmater ’06, who Founded in 1996 by Monsignor of Education and Celtic Culture (see sidebar). enrolled in the Ireland program last spring. Pádraig Ó Fiannachta, former Undergraduates enrolled in the Ireland “With each stop that we made, the stories of professor and dean of Celtic program take elective courses that can be Cuchulainn in Ireland’s epic, the Tain, came Studies at the Irish National applied towards graduation credits no matter to life. We saw where the actual battles were University (Maynooth), the Díseart what their majors, says Ms. Fiorentino. fought and where different events happened Institute was established in the Spring courses included Contemporary Irish- in the story. It was a field trip like no other. Dingle Gaeltacht to enhance American fiction, a course developed by SHU It was Irish culture being brought to life.” opportunities for research and English and Psychology professor Dr. Michelle For more information on the SHU in study of native Irish and Celtic Loris (see sidebar). Ireland program, contact Deanna Fiorentino at 203-365-7626, or visit the program website culture. Its dedication to Irish at shuireland.sacredheart.edu. Christian values and spirituality dovetails with those of Sacred Heart. Monsignor Ó Fiannachta, academic director of the Institute Mary Black Headlines Kick-Off and chair of the Díseart Board, Event for Irish Cultural Studies is a widely known, respected academic who, after 34 years Mary Black, Ireland’s top-selling musical in Celtic Studies at NUI, Maynooth, artist for more than a decade, played to has assembled a group of teaching a full house in the Edgerton Center for scholars as “occasional lecturers” the Performing Arts on March 6. Miss at Díseart. The Institute has, on Black, who has 10 platinum albums to that basis, established a reputation her name, has a home on the Dingle for research and instruction. Peninsula near the site of the new SHU Monsignor Ó Fiannachta was in Ireland program. Special guests enjoyed awarded an honorary Doctor of pre- and post-concert receptions. Humane Letters degree at SHU’s Above: Deanna Fiorentino, director of Administration 2004 Commencement. for the Center for Irish Cultural Studies, Mary Black, and Jim Barquinero, vice president for Enrollment Planning and Student Affairs; Right: Mary Black meets with local musi- cians and members of the Gaelic American Club of Fairfield.

17 emembering John Paul][ From any direction that one looked, there were people, tens and hundreds of thousands of them. They were young and old, rich and poor, the famous and those known only to their families and friends. Heads of state and ordinary citizens were there, united, to celebrate a great life lived. And of course the young people, who proved many times today their profound love for him. I was privileged to be among them at the wake and funeral of Pope John Paul II, representing both Sacred Heart University’s Center for Christian-Jewish Understanding—a center he inspired—and the International Federation of Catholic Universities. Even more astounding, I was seated within 100 feet of the mortal remains of the Pope. There I was, a Catholic, standing in the midst of 25 Jewish brothers and sisters, praying for the leader of my church. Not only were the leaders of the Catholic Church there, but seemingly those of every major religion and nation. Why? Why such a public outpouring at the passing R of the Bishop of Rome? Hadn’t the most recent guru of things Catholic, Dan Brown, in his novel Angels He had given us a legacy of hope and Demons, painted a picture of the death of the Pope as being one in which no one in the world and of human possibility even in seemed interested? Why were so many people coming to pay their respects? In one sense, it was obvious. Many had come to the face of the fears, anxieties and honor the man who, for 26 years, was the leader of the Catholic Church and its visible sign of unity. sufferings of human life. But it was more than that. These people had come here to the Vatican to remember and celebrate a person who reminded all of us of what is best in us as human beings. He had given us Sacred Heart University’s president, Dr. Anthony J. Cernera a legacy of hope and of human possibility even in the face of the fears, anxieties and sufferings of human life. attended the funeral of Pope John Paul II in Rome in two capaci- John Paul II embodied for countless millions the opening words of perhaps the ties. He represented the University’s Center for Christian-Jewish finest document of the Second Vatican Council, Gaudium et Spes: “The joys and the hopes, the griefs and the anxieties of the men of this age, especially those who are poor Understanding, which he co-founded, and the International or in any way afflicted, these are the joys and hopes, the griefs and anxieties of the Federation of Catholic Universities, where he is a vice president. followers of Christ.” These are words they may never have heard before, but he made Dr. Anthony J. Cernera, president, them real because of how he lived. He constantly kept inviting all human beings to Sacred Heart University, with Iman Ibrahim of Milan, Italian From the Vatican, he shared his experience with us in an article discover and affirm the dignity and value of human life and the way of love as the best Muslim Association, at the funeral way to live life well. He embodied courage, joy and hope—all of them rooted in his of Pope John Paul II in Rome. he wrote for The Advocate of Stamford. profound faith in God and in God’s radical and unconditional love for each one of us. »»»»

[ 18 19 ] Noted Ridgefield, Connecticut, artist Marc Mellon, at right, stands with Rabbi Joseph H. Ehrenkranz, COMMENCEMENT CCJU’s executive director, and the bronze artwork he created to honor Pope John Paul’s lifelong min- istry of reconciliation. It would have been understandable had Karol Wojtyla chosen otherwise. His mother died when he was 8, and his only brother, when he was 12. At 19 his father died, leaving him without any immediate family. The year his father died, the Nazis crushed Poland and began the systematic elimination of Polish Jews, among whom were his professors and friends. In the midst of all of this, he chose to study for the priesthood. Since the Nazis had deemed this illegal, he studied in an underground seminary. After his ordination, he found himself working as a priest and then a bishop in a Poland occupied by the Soviet Union. In spite of all of this, or maybe because of it, he embraced life fully with a joy and hope and grace that was infectious to the tens of 2005 millions whom he touched during his long life. In the face of so many challenges, he could have been driven to despair and locked himself in a prison of fear. Rather than do that, he offered a profoundly simple message: Do not be afraid. Standing amidst the masses gathered to celebrate the Eucharist for John Paul II, ...he offered a profoundly I was struck deeply by the power of those four words. They are words rooted in the simple message: mystery of God among us—words that can free us from the chains of fear and despair in our own lives. Do not be afraid! Do not be afraid.

The “Church of Today” Celebrates the Life of Pope John Paul II [ Sacred Heart University Joins National Telecast of Pontiff’s Funeral ] || by Amanda L. Veautour ’03 || Smiles, songs and salutations By 3:00 A.M., the number of students greeted everyone who wandered crowded in the University Commons Sacred Heart University faculty and into the enormous room filled with had more than doubled. Sleeping bags staff joined more than 100 students CBS TV cameras, a gigantic 10-foot carpeted the floor and chairs began at midnight on Friday, April 8, for an projection screen, soft lights and filling up along the perimeter of the all-night vigil in preparation for the good people. The upbeat, positive vibe room. Signs of the early hour began to funeral of Pope John Paul II. While the begged the question—did these infor- show—slumped shoulders, elongated Sunday, May 15, marked the 39th Commencement Sacred Heart community mourned mal festivities suit a funeral? yawns and unruly hair plagued nearly 2005 GRAD STATS the loss of the Catholic leader along “It might seem unconventional,” all in attendance, but no one left, for Sacred Heart University with the rest of the world, gatherers 19-year-old freshman Gregory complained or even poked fun. Undergraduate degrees awarded: 794 at SHU’s University Commons helped Vigliotta admitted, “but we’re celebrat- The strength of the congregation Wall Street leader Geoffrey T. Boisi, best known for his Other honorary degree recipients included Sister transform an expected sad and ing his (John Paul II’s) life, and I think would not buckle under the weight involvement in the recent JPMorgan-Chase Manhattan Marie Julianne Farrington, SSMN, provincial superior Graduate degrees/certificates subdued atmosphere to one of joyful of heavy eyelids. awarded: 605 celebration. “I’m sure he looks down Live coverage from Vatican City merger, urged the 794 newly minted graduates to of the Sisters of St. Mary of Namur for 11 years and “Though this is a solemn occa- on us right now with much began airing over the 10-foot screen think of life as a competition. “You are now truly in superior general for 12 years, and Mr. Farooq Kathwari, Honorary degrees awarded: 4 sion,” SHU senior Victoria Pazula said, by 3:45 A.M. The once-lively, talkative, the game,” he said. chairman, president and chief executive officer of Most popular undergrad major: “it is a celebration of life, a life that for musically inclined crowd now hushed Business the Pope has ended in eternal life, so happiness.” their conversation and songs. At 4:04 Mr. Boisi, who received an honorary Doctor of Ethan Allen Interiors, Inc. there’s no reason why we shouldn’t be it’s great that everyone is here. A.M., John Paul II’s simple wooden Humane Letters degree during the Commencement In addition to Mr. Boisi, Sacred Heart University Most popular undergrad degree: BS celebrating. I’m sure he looks down on Just like he did in his ministries, he’s coffin was carried across St. Peter’s ceremony, is extensively involved in philanthropic President Anthony J. Cernera, Ph.D., offered heartfelt Most popular gradate degree: MAT us right now with much happiness.” uniting us here today. You hear people Square—and while those across the Students began filling the say that the youth are the Church of Atlantic applauded and cheered, those work. He is cofounder of the National Leadership thoughts to the audience. In particular, he reflected Most “popular” home states: University Commons at midnight; tomorrow, but I think John Paul the situated in a great room thousands of Roundtable on Church Management, chair of the on the fact that this graduating class endured the Connecticut, New York, Massachusetts, many wore pajamas and brought com- Second made us feel like we are the miles away watched in quiet awe. National Mentoring Partnership, and a director of tragic events of September 11, 2001, shortly after New Jersey, Rhode Island and Florida Church of today.” That morning, a floor full of forters and pillows to settle in for the Communities in Schools. A Knight of Malta, he is also a they embarked on their college experiences, and very beginning of this historic day. Sophomore Tiffany Willshaw late-teens and early twenty-some- Graduates hail from 25 states, from In the hours leading up to the funeral, added, “A passing doesn’t have to things watched the only pope they trustee for the Papal Foundation and the Joseph P. encouraged them to “cling to the belief of a better California to North Carolina, and at students chatted with one another just be a sad thing. Everyone mourns had ever known be laid to rest. They Kennedy Enterprises. tomorrow.” least seven countries, from Canada (both in person and online), ate pizza, in their own way and this is the sat on their brightly colored blankets During the ceremony, Mr. Boisi reminded the Graduate commencement, for the more to Japan and drank soda and iced tea. Three way we’ve chosen to do it here—this holding pillows and teddy bears, look- students played acoustic guitars while is our way.” ing up like children entranced by a 6,000 graduates, family members and friends that than 200 students who received master’s degrees and a staff member jammed on a set of And as the hours passed, more teacher’s story of great purpose and each of us “is a gift from God.” professional certificates, was held on Saturday, May 14. ﬁ bongos—they were happy and their and more found their way to Sacred lesson. They sat as they would forever mood was infectious. Heart University’s celebration. sit in the legacy of Pope John Paul II.

20 21 Noted Ridgefield, Connecticut, artist Marc Mellon, at right, stands with Rabbi Joseph H. Ehrenkranz, COMMENCEMENT CCJU’s executive director, and the bronze artwork he created to honor Pope John Paul’s lifelong min- istry of reconciliation. It would have been understandable had Karol Wojtyla chosen otherwise. His mother died when he was 8, and his only brother, when he was 12. At 19 his father died, leaving him without any immediate family. The year his father died, the Nazis crushed Poland and began the systematic elimination of Polish Jews, among whom were his professors and friends. In the midst of all of this, he chose to study for the priesthood. Since the Nazis had deemed this illegal, he studied in an underground seminary. After his ordination, he found himself working as a priest and then a bishop in a Poland occupied by the Soviet Union. In spite of all of this, or maybe because of it, he embraced life fully with a joy and hope and grace that was infectious to the tens of 2005 millions whom he touched during his long life. In the face of so many challenges, he could have been driven to despair and locked himself in a prison of fear. Rather than do that, he offered a profoundly simple message: Do not be afraid. Standing amidst the masses gathered to celebrate the Eucharist for John Paul II, ...he offered a profoundly I was struck deeply by the power of those four words. They are words rooted in the simple message: mystery of God among us—words that can free us from the chains of fear and despair in our own lives. Do not be afraid! Do not be afraid.

20 21 COMMENCEMENT Right: Danielle Bahini, At right: Geoffrey Class of 2005 President T. Boisi, Honorary Doctor of Humane 2005 Letters degree recipient

Below: Hispanic Adult Achievement Program (HAAP) celebrants from left: Communications Professor Jane Carlin, HAAP tutor; Zoila Vertiz; Frances Collazo-Curtis, advisor; Maria Consuelo Ortiz, and Ivonne Revetria.

Left: SHU President Cernera with honorary degree recipients Geoffrey Boisi, Sister Marie Julianne Farrington, Farooq Kathwari

2005 COMMENCEMENT SPEECH EXCERPTS

A Bond No Other Class Has Ever Experienced Act Justly, Love Tenderly, The Uniqueness of You Within weeks of beginning our college lives, our world changed forever when our nation and Walk Humbly You did it! Congratulations to you, your parents, and Sacred are up to the task, but you have to realize that you’re enter- Then, identify the subject matter that gets your heart was attacked on September 11. Many of us, miles away from our families, turned to each Congratulations! I want to fall into step with you as you set out with confidence Heart University on achieving a truly important accomplish- ing a world where personal differentiation through compe- pumping. Be creative and expansive…reverse engineer the other, our classmates, strangers at the time, for support. These classmates and neighbors and hope toward the rest of your life. Just three words. You know how Garrison ment. Savor this day—it has been a hard-fought victory. tence, character, integrity, sweat equity, salesmanship jobs or careers that require those skills and relate to your soon became close friends, and in turn we created a bond among our class that no other Keillor says, “Do good work, stay well, and keep in touch”—not bad advice. But I I am extremely honored to be asked to offer some thoughts and passion will dictate your ultimate success. Each of interests, along with the types of organizations that most class at Sacred Heart has ever experienced. From that moment on, we had a connection, want to borrow my three words from Micah and the older Testament. I believe and advice as a member of the Class of ’05. these characteristics is vital, and will become your coin match your motivational biorhythm, and start your specific that they can be a beacon in the good moments and the bad moments, in all the and for the past four years we have had the opportunity to learn a lot about life and, The first piece of advice—don’t be afraid to express of the realm. So you must focus on them, study them, organization research. stages of life. most importantly, about ourselves. simple gratitude. Your first act as newly minted college and teach yourself to continue to learn about them through- Be brutally honest with yourself—no rose-colored This is what Yahweh asks of you, only this, “act justly, love tenderly, and For some reason, whenever I thought of the word “commencement,” I always thought graduates should be to stand up. Thank God, your parents, out your life. glasses and wish lists based on what your friends are doing walk humbly with your God.” of it as the end, but what it really means is the beginning. Though it’s hard to believe, our family, friends, mentors, teachers and school administrators The hard work of figuring out who you really are, and or the latest work fad. The market place will ferret out fakers Act justly. Go on out there and make a difference—faithful to the demands four years at Sacred Heart are such a small portion of our lives, and there is so much more upon whose shoulders you stood to make it successfully what makes you special, plus what drives your motivation, pretty quickly. March to the beat of your own drum! Seek of truth, to yourselves, to the real needs of people, guided by beauty and good- out there that we have yet to experience. The lessons we have learned here will stay with through the past 16 years of school. The relationship you are your next big challenges. The quicker you solve that rid- out your most trusted friends. ness. Our world and our churches desperately need you. us forever, and now it’s time to continue on our journey. have with this group should be protected, cherished and dle honestly and accurately, the faster you will be on your Finally, remember that each of us is a gift from God. Whatever may be your future great achievements, your trophies, your play- nourished because they are your “core” support system, personal path to success. Over the course of my career, I He has given each of us a soul, a special blend of talents Danielle C. Bahini, Class of 2005 things—it’s all dust and ashes if you don’t become progressively more committed, your true north, the people who will give you unconditional have had the privilege of mentoring many, many young and personality unique only to us, which are also gifts. Class President’s Greeting more true and ardent lovers. Love your family and friends, honor your co-workers, love and the straight, tough feedback when you veer people. My advice, which I first used myself, has been: Our responsibility is to hone, develop and offer these gifts and with a regard of love embrace the whole country and the world. Above all, off course. First, focus on what attributes or generic skills you to the best of our ability to enhance the greater good for love God with all your heart. As you leave campus today, you will be entering your have that come naturally. the greatest number of people. Sister Marie Julianne Farrington, SSMN, Next, determine the type of environment that has in own personal reality show: The Amazing Race meets Geoffrey T. Boisi, Co-founder of the National of the Sisters of St. Mary of Namur Survivor. Get ready, the Real World of competition awaits the past been most motivational to you. What drives you? Sister Marie Julianne Farrington received an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree. A former Leadership Roundtable on Church Management Geoffrey T. Boisi received an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree superior general of her religious community, she helped negotiate evacuations for her sisters and you! I have great confidence that you and your generation Money, influence, power, fame, desire to please an important for his exceptional accomplishments in the business world, and his lead- many others during the genocide in Rwanda in the 1990s. person in your life? ership in both philanthropy and the Catholic Church. ﬁ

22 23 2005COMMENCEMENT

Graduates celebrated their accomplishments with classmates, friends and From left to right: Thomas V. Forget, family across campus Vice President for Academic Affairs; after the commencement Anthony J. Cernera, President; Peter ceremony ended. Terpeluk, Jr., US Ambassador to Luxembourg, Edmond Israel, Chairman, Board of Regents, SHU Luxembourg, James T. Morley, Jr., Vice Chairman, University Board of Trustees. Ambassador Terpeluk received the honorary degree at the Luxembourg commencement this year.

2005 COMMENCEMENT SPEECH EXCERPTS SHU Luxembourg Graduation On Saturday, June 25, Sacred Heart University held its 13th commencement exercises for Laws degree. It was conferred by Anthony J. Cernera, Ph.D., University president, and Dr. students earning master’s degrees and professional certificates at the University’s Edmond Israel, a member of the Board of Regents for Luxembourg, and the 1996 recipient of an honorary degree. Shape the Debate Make A Difference campus in Luxembourg. The commencement address was delivered by the Honorable Peter Terpeluk, Jr., In Luxembourg this year, 20 students representing 13 countries received Master of No matter what we do, the most important thing in So as you leave this academic community, I would like to thank the trustees and Sacred Heart University for the great Ambassador of the United States in Luxembourg. He also received an honorary Doctor of Business Administration (MBA) degrees and professional certificates. privilege of receiving this honorary doctoral degree. life is to make a difference. I hope that your educa- but remain part of this academic family, I urge you It is actually very, very hard for me to believe that I am here today. tion that we celebrate today has helped you to to reflect deeply on the meaning and the purpose As a person who started as a refugee with his family many years back, understand better than when you began, how it is of your life and how each of you can make a differ- The Next Europe An Exciting Road Ahead you will make a difference. The world needs you to ence. But most importantly, I invite you to consider ended up in New York at the age of 20, and, like many of you, worked dur- As graduates, many with a number of advanced degrees, you each Sacred Heart University’s program in Luxembourg is a perfect example of what comes from mixing American make a difference. But in your own search for the possibility of using your moral imagination to ing the day and went to school at night, it is truly wonderful to be so rec- move forward today into an increasingly complex and challenging and European ingredients to create something new, something unique. A great American university, founded meaning and happiness and purpose in life, it is dream the dream about a world where the lion and ognized now. world. At the same time, we would hope, that together you represent, in faith and led by lay people, has established itself here at the heart of Europe, in the cradle of the European absolutely critical that you discover where those the lamb may lie down together, where no child As we move forward as a society, I believe that it is important that at least in part, the vanguard of young Europeans with the capacity Union. Its programs offer something special, something uniquely American, as you all know so well. places are, where those communities are, where has to go to bed hungry, where justice and peace all of us help shape the debate. We have to help shape the debate for the not only for advancing your own careers but with the potential to Those of you graduating today with MBAs and professional certificates, citizens of 13 countries from across those individuals are, with whom you can make can prevail. And if enough of us dream the dream, attributes that all of our religions teach: attributes of peace, of love, and of renew the entire face of Europe. Europe, from Syria, even a few Americans, you have all brought something special, something unique to these that difference. That’s really what matters in life. and start to make that the way we live, we can justice. Because if we do not do that, people with louder voices take over. I ask you to lead us forward, not to the “old” Europe, nor even a programs. You contribute your own points of view, colored by your culture and your language and your history, Discover that sense of purpose, discover the mean- create a better world for our children and for our- It is very critical that we all share that responsibility to further religious new Europe, but perhaps, with quiet confidence, to the next Europe; on everything from how to communicate to how to do business. ing within that purpose, and you will have a secure selves. God bless you in your work and in your lives. values in society. listening to the world, listening to your heart and resolving each day The Luxembourgers in the group may take for granted how they easily move between cultures and place in your lives to deal with all the challenges of to making this world a little better than how you found it (what Dr. languages, but it is not so commonplace for the rest of us. The richness of your collective experience has Mr. Farooq Kathwari, Chairman, President life. Don’t discover it, don’t attend to it, and you will Dr. Anthony Cernera, SHU President, and CEO of Ethan Allen Interiors, Inc. Graduate School Commencement Cernera likes to call “healing the world”). prepared you for the road ahead. It is an exciting road. leave yourself adrift. Farooq Kathwari received an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree. In addition to The Sacred Heart University board joins me in congratulating leading the turnaround of one of America’s best known brands, he chairs such critical The Honorable Peter Terpeluk, Jr., each and every one of you today while wishing you all the best as you efforts as Refugees International and the Kashmir Study Group. Ambassador of the United States in Luxembourg pursue your dreams and aspirations.

Mr. James T. Morley, Jr., Vice Chairman, Sacred Heart University Board of Trustees

24 25 OntheField Sacred Heart Honors 115 Seniors at Annual Awards Banquet THE PIONEERS’ LATEST SPORTS SUCCESSES

The Sacred Heart University Department of Athletics held its 13th Annual All-Sports and Senior Awards Banquet honoring 115 senior student-athletes and others at the Trumbull Marriott. Dr. Gary L. Rose, Sacred Heart Faculty Athletic Representative, served as the evening’s Master of Ceremonies as the Department of Athletics recognized the on- and off-the-field accomplishments of the student-athletes from among its 32 athletic programs. ATHLETIC GRADUATION RATE The awards portion of the program was highlighted by the presentation of the ECAC k S Medal of Merit, the highest award given by the Department of Athletics. This year’s recipients were Kate Janczak of the equestrian team and Gregg Curley of the men’s track and field team. i The Athletic Director’s Award was given to four individuals who have achieved at the national nc level or are accomplished in extraordinary ways in their sports. This year’s recipients are f TOPS junior Ed Pricolo of the football team, sophomore Payam Zarrinpour of the wrestling team, h IN NORTHEAST CONFERENCE a senior Kate Janczak of the equestrian team, and freshman Arman Dixon of the track and field team. Seniors Curtis Lewsey of the baseball team and Ingrid Olsson of the women’s soccer “When the University trustees According to the latest data released by the 2004 team were this year’s recipients of the ECAC Outstanding Scholar-Athlete Award. The Allyson made the strategic decision in NCAA Graduation-Rates Report, Sacred Heart University ECAC Medal of Merit Rioux Memorial Book Award is given in memory of an outstanding athlete and great Sacred 1997 to elevate the University ranks first in the Northeast Conference in graduating its recipients Gregg Heart University softball coach who died in 1989 after a long battle with cancer. This year’s intercollegiate athletics program scholarship student-athletes, and stands second among Curley, men’s track award was given to Jess McDonough of the women’s lacrosse team. The Alumni Recognition to Division I, it did so on the basis and field, above, Award is given to a graduating male and a graduating female who reflect the high values asso- Division I institutions in Connecticut. The Pioneers trail and Kate Janczak, that the academic performance of ciated with intercollegiate competition, academic achievement, leadership, university service only Yale University. equestrian team, our athletes would be enhanced with Don Cook, and athletic prowess. This year, Sacred Heart recognized three individuals, Tom Denninger of The statistics, which represent the progress of the by the classification change, not Director of Athlectics the football team, JoAnn Montesarchio of the women’s lacrosse team and Katelyn Kittredge of the women’s tennis team. compromised by it. We cannot be freshman class over the last six years, show that SHU The John Croffy Award is presented each year to the graduating senior with the highest more pleased with our student- scholarship student-athletes graduate at an 85 percent academic average. This year’s recipients are Alan Tomczykowski of the men’s soccer team and rate, edging out Mount St. Mary’s College with an athletes, their dedicated coaches Katie Busam of the women’s soccer team. The Student-Athlete Advisory Council also handed or the wonderful support by our 81 percent rate. Robert Morris University ranks third in First Team All-NEC pitcher, junior Chris Aldrich out its awards on Monday night, recognizing Dave Morson of the football team and Lauren Unversity’s academic advising the Northeast Conference at 75 percent, followed by Wheeler of the women’s swimming team as the SAAC Male and Female Athletes of the Year. team.” —President Cernera Wagner College at 73 percent.

BASEBALL TEAM CAPTURES POST-SEASON NEC AWARDS FOUR PIONEERS EARN CAA Montesarchio and Evan Lasher Named Most MEN'S LACROSSE AWARDS Sophomore Jay Monti (Marlboro, NY) led the list of post-season award winners Sacred Heart juniors Matthew for Sacred Heart when he was named Bubeck Named All-NEC Outstanding Field Performer Robideau (Massena, NY) Northeast Conference Pitcher of the Year. in Women’s Lacrosse and Kiel Adams (Rome, NY) He and his teammate, junior Chris Aldrich (Medway, MA) were the two pitchers named Sacred Heart junior Evan Lasher were named to the All-Colonial First Team All-NEC. Sacred Heart senior JoAnn Montesarchio (Cortlandt Manor, NY) and (Pleasant Valley, NY) was Athletic Association Men’s sophomore Brianna Bubeck (Bethlehem, NY) earned All-Northeast named Most Outstanding Field Lacrosse First Team while SHU head coach Nick Giaquinto was unani- Conference Women’s Lacrosse honors after leading the Pioneers to a Performer after winning two events and finishing second in freshman Tony Tanzi (Mahopac, mously picked by his peers as NEC Coach 10-6 record this spring. JoAnn earned a spot on the first team, while Brianna was named to the second team. another at the 2005 Northeast NY) and Billy Fuchs (Merrick, of the Year, the first time he has won the award in the six years of Division I play by Conference Championships. NY) were named to the All- the Pioneers. Mr. Giaquinto is now in his Rookie Team announced by 18th season at the helm of the Sacred Heart the conference office. program. Picked eighth in the NEC Pre- Season Coaches Poll, he led the pitching-rich Pioneers to a school record 16 conference wins and their first post-season appearance since joining the conference in 1999. Clockwise, from top left: Kiel Adams, Billy Fuchs, Tony Tanzi, Matthew Freshman shortstop Ryan Nemcek (Endwell, Robideau. NY), who was narrowly beat out for Rookie of the Year honors, was still selected First Team All-NEC after hitting .302 during the year. JoAnn Montesarchio Brianna Bubeck Evan Lasher

26 SACRED HEART UNIVERSITY MAGAZINE FALL 2005 27 OntheField Fall 2005 Schedule THE SACRED HEART UNIVERSITY PIONEERS

SHU FOOTBALL 2005 SHU MEN’S SOCCER 2005 SHU FIELD HOCKEY 2005 SHU WOMEN’S VOLLEYBALL 2005

Date Opponent Place Time Date Opponent Place Time Date Opponent Place Time Date Opponent Place Time September 3 at Holy Cross Worcester, MA 1:00 pm September 3 vs. Bowling Green Green Bay, WI 2:30 pm August 27 at Maine Orono, ME 11:00 am September 7 HOLY CROSS Fairfield, CT 7:00 pm September 10 MARIST Fairfield, CT 1:00 pm September 4 at Wisconsin-Green Bay Green Bay, WI 12:00 pm August 28 at New Hampshire Durham, NH TBA September 9 at Lafayette Tournament Easton, PA September 17 at Iona New Rochelle, NY 1:00 pm September 8 at Providence Providence, RI 4:00 pm September 2 at Yale New Haven, CT 7:00 pm vs. Hartford 12:00 pm October 1 at Wagner* Staten Island, NY TBA September 14 at Holy Cross Worcester, MA 7:00 pm September 4 at Providence Providence, RI 12:00 pm vs. Lafayette 7:00 pm October 8 MONMOUTH* Fairfield, CT 1:00 pm September 16 at Maine Orono, ME 3:00 pm September 7 at Boston College Chestnut Hill, MA 7:00 pm September 10 at Lafayette Tournament Easton, PA October 15 at Albany* Albany, NY 4:00 pm September 21 HARTFORD Fairfield, CT 2:00 pm September 9 at Vermont Burlington, VT 3:00 pm vs. Quinnipiac 2:00 pm October 22 STONY BROOK* Fairfield, CT 1:00 pm September 28 at Connecticut Storrs, CT 7:00 pm September 11 vs. Massachusetts Burlington, VT 1:00 pm vs. Fairleigh Dickinson 4:30 pm October 29 ST. FRANCIS (PA)* Fairfield, CT 12:30 pm October 7 at Robert Morris* Moon Township, PA TBA September 14 at Brown Providence, RI 4:00 pm September 16 at Providence Tourney Providence, RI November 5 CENTRAL CONNECTICUT* Fairfield, CT 12:30 pm October 9 at St. Francis (PA)* Loretto, PA 1:00 pm September 8 at St. Francis (PA)* Loretto, PA 11:00 am vs. High Point 2:00 pm November 12 at Robert Morris* Moon Township, PA TBA October 11 at Army West Point, NY 7:00 pm September 24 LEHIGH Fairfield, CT 1:00 pm vs. Hartford 4:00 pm October 14 MOUNT ST. MARY’S* Fairfield, CT 3:30 pm September 25 SIENA* Fairfield, CT 1:00 pm September 17 at Providence Tourney Providence, RI *Northeast Conference opponent Home games in BOLD CAPS October 16 MONMOUTH* Fairfield, CT 2:30 pm September 30 LOCK HAVEN* Fairfield, CT 4:00 pm vs. Gardner-Webb 2:00 pm All home games played at Campus Field October 21 at St. Francis (NY)* Brooklyn, NY TBA October 2 RIDER* Fairfield, CT 2:30 pm vs. Providence 4:00 pm October 23 at Long Island* Brooklyn, NY TBA October 7 at Quinnipiac* Hamden, CT TBA September 23 SHU INVITATIONAL Fairfield, CT SHU WOMEN’S SOCCER 2005 October 30 at Fairleigh Dickinson* Teaneck, NJ 1:00 pm October 9 at Fairfield* Fairfield, CT TBA SHU vs. Rider 7:00 pm Date Opponent Place Time November 4 QUINNIPIAC* Fairfield, CT 3:00 pm October 14 at Hofstra Hempstead, NY 7:00 pm September 24 SHU INVITATIONAL Fairfield, CT November 6 CENTRAL CONNECTICUT* Fairfield, CT 2:30 pm October 16 ROBERT MORRIS* Fairfield, CT Noon SHU vs. St. Peter’s 12:00 pm August 26 at Maine Orono, ME 12:00 pm November 11 at NEC Tournament Highest Seed TBA October 23 at Monmouth* W. Long Branch, NY TBA SHU vs. Maryland Eastern Shore 4:00 pm September 2 at Boston College Chestnut Hill, MA 7:00 pm November 13 at NEC Tournament Highest Seed TBA October 28 at NEC Tournament Highest Seed TBA September 28 HARTFORD Fairfield, CT 7:00 pm September 4 at Brown Providence, RI 2:00 pm October 30 at NEC Tournament Highest Seed TBA October 1 vs. Dartmouth Cambridge, MA 1:00 pm September 9 at Northeastern Boston, MA 6:00 pm *Northeast Conference opponent Home games in BOLD CAPS at Harvard Cambridge, MA 5:00 pm September 16 at Stony Brook** Stony Brook, NY TBA All home games played at Campus Field *Northeast Conference opponent Home games in BOLD CAPS October 5 QUINNIPIAC* Fairfield, CT 7:00 pm September 18 at Stony Brook** Stony Brook, NY TBA All home games played at Campus Field September 20 at Hartford West Hartford, CT 7:00 pm October 12 at Providence Providence, RI 6:00 pm October 2 FAIRLEIGH DICKINSON* Fairfield, CT 12:00 pm SHU M + W CROSS COUNTRY 2005 October 15 CENTRAL CONNECTICUT* Fairfield, CT 2:00 pm October 4 at Columbia New York, NY 7:00 pm October 22 at Robert Morris* Moon Township, PA TBA October 7 QUINNIPIAC* Fairfield, CT 3:30 pm Date Opponent Place Time October 23 at St. Francis (PA)* Loretto, PA TBA October 9 CENTRAL CONNECTICUT* Fairfield, CT 12:00 pm September 10 at Fordham Invitational Bronx, NY TBA October 29 at Manhattan Riverdale, NY 2:00 pm November 1 LONG ISLAND* Fairfield, CT 7:30 pm October 14 at Robert Morris* Moon Township, PA TBA September 24 at Central Connecticut New Britain, CT TBA October 16 at St. Francis (PA)* Loretto, PA TBA Invitational November 5 at Wagner* Staten Island, NY TBA October 21 MOUNT ST. MARY’S* Fairfield, CT 3:30 pm October 1 at Fairfield Invitational Fairfield, CT TBA November 6 at Fairleigh Dickenson* Teaneck, NJ TBA October 23 MONMOUTH* Fairfield, CT 1:00 pm November 10 ARMY Fairfield, CT 7:30 pm October 25 at Yale New Haven, CT 7:00 pm October 7 at New England Boston, MA TBA Championships November 13 ST. FRANCIS (NY)* Fairfield, CT 2:00 pm October 28 at Wagner* Staten Island, NY 3:00 pm October 30 at Long Island* Brooklyn, NY 1:00 pm October 22 at Collegiate Track Center Valley, PA TBA *Northeast Conference opponent Conference Championship Home games in BOLD CAPS November 4 at NEC Tournament Highest Seed TBA All home games played at Campus Field November 6 at NEC Tournament Highest Seed TBA October 29 at Northeast Conference Loretto, PA TBA Championship **Stony Brook Tournament: 9/16 vs. Stony Brook; 9/18 vs. Stetson November 12 at NCAA Regional Bronx, NY TBA *Northeast Conference opponent Home games in BOLD CAPS November 19 at IC4A/ECAC Championship Bronx, NY TBA All home games played at Campus Field

28 SACRED HEART UNIVERSITY MAGAZINE FALL 2005 29 AlumniNews SHU GRADUATES LIVING THE UNIVERSITY’S MISSION alumni TOM McCABE ’99 profile

From Student Government Governor Names Wayne Sandford MARS ’04 Deputy Commissioner to American Government of Emergency Management and Homeland Security For Tom McCabe, politics was an accidental adventure: He stepped into the role of class president as a freshman simply Governor M. Jodi Rell recently named East Haven Fire Chief Wayne E. Sandford to serve as because he wanted to try something different. “I figured, why deputy commissioner of Connecticut’s new Department of Emergency Management and not, this is college, and it’s time to start something new.” Tom, the first in his family to attend college, served his Homeland Security (DEMHS). class well, and went on to hold subsequent positions in student Mr. Sandford, who received a master’s degree in Religious Studies in 2004 from Sacred government, culminating with his election as Student Heart, has been East Haven’s fire chief since 1992. He served as State Fire Administrator from Government president senior year and his decision to enter law 1982 to 1992 and, since 1983, has also been an adjunct professor of fire science programs at the school following graduation. University of New Haven. Top, Tom McCabe with During law school, he continued to DEMHS was established on January 1, 2005, under legislation passed last year, which University Trustee Linda do community service work, help- McMahon. Bottom, left, with ing to clean up New Haven parks combined the responsibilities previously shared between the Office of Emergency Management U.S. Congressman Christopher and creating a school program with and the Division of Homeland Security. DEMHS is responsible for coordinating with state and Shays. Bottom, right, with new his fiancé, Christina Katsoulas ’99, local governments and private-sector groups to be sure they have the right equipment and do wife, Christina (Katsoulas) MAT ’01, to bring inner city kids adequate planning and training to meet homeland security needs. McCabe ’99. to Connecticut parks. “Government work fascinates me,” Tom admits. “It puts you in a position of bringing a positive influence to large numbers of people.” alumni LOUIS ELNEUS ’95 Now in his second year with U.S. Congressman profile Christopher Shays in Connecticut’s 4th District—a district that Catch up with your classmates at Sacred Heart’s Online Community includes Sacred Heart University—Tom has experienced public service on a level far beyond that of most 27-year-olds. He han- on Sacred Heart University’s newly designed website! dles veteran affairs and healthcare issues for Representative Taking the University’s Shays, as well as consumer protection and banking problems that arise among his constituents. Mission to Heart “If you’d told me two years ago that I would know this Sign up for Members Only features including: much about Medicare law and veteran affairs, I might have In the fall of 1991, nervous new freshman Louis Elneus ’95 Online Directory—Search for fellow members or update laughed,” says Tom. “But now I see my role not only as a job, took University President Anthony J. Cernera’s remarks about your own record—it’s a great place to network! but in many cases as the last opportunity for some people who making an impact on the world to heart. “I remember sitting may not know where else to turn.” there and realizing that I, too, could make a difference.” Permanent Email—An Email Throughout college, Louis worked hard to do just that, Forwarding address that never “Hey, Sacred Heart University hasn’t produced a throwing himself into community service activities as well changes, even when you change U.S. President,” he says with a laugh. “Yet.” as academics. But his commitment didn’t stop on the day he jobs or email providers. graduated. Today, Louis continues to serve others through Career Center—Services provided Despite his consuming work and community service Haiti Lumiere de Demain, or Haiti’s Light for Tomorrow. to help you begin or advance commitments, Tom also continues to be involved with SHU He helped create this special foundation to work with under- your career. through his work on the Alumni Executive Council. He is a served schools in Haiti, his native country, by providing strong proponent of getting Sacred Heart’s name out to textbooks to students, training Yellow Pages—Search for prospective students and promoting the University to alumni. teachers, running after-school goods and services offered Samar Albulushi and Louis “Commuters and residents all share a common bond in spend- programs, and raising funds to by other community Elneus, shown with two young ing four years of our lives at this school,” he points out. “It’s build a library. members or place an boys, are making a positive only right that, when we leave, taking with us such strong “My college experience ad for your business. difference in Cabaret, Haiti. bonds and memories, we do our best to stay involved with our helped me grow as a person,” says At far right, Lumière de alma mater.” Louis. “Because of Sacred Heart Demain’s partner school in Visit www.sacredheart.edu. For Tom, being such a strong voice for others has carried University, I am able to make a Bois Brule, and at near right, him far in a very short time. Where will the road ahead take difference in the lives of others.” a school, in Anse-a-Galets. him? “Hey, Sacred Heart University hasn’t produced a U.S. President,” he says with a laugh. “Yet.”

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SHU Receives Grant From The Hearst Foundation trustee profile CHRISTOPHER K. McLEOD « Architect’s rendering of the proposed addition to SHU’s Library. Support from the Hearst Foundations will help make this a reality. Responsibility to the larger community

Through his work as CEO of 454 Life Sciences, a majority-owned subsidiary of CuraGen Corporation, a biotechnology company located in New Haven, Christopher K. McLeod and his Foundation soon after Mr. Hearst’s death in 1951. Both founda- colleagues are developing and commercializing a revolutionary way to sequence genes. tions, which are administered out of the headquarters in New York As a Sacred Heart University trustee since 1990, the Fairfield resident believes that an SHU City, are private philanthropies operating separately from the education encompasses not only academic knowledge, but also develops in each of its students an understanding of his or her individual responsibility to the larger community—including Hearst Corporation. The charitable goals of the two foundations those less fortunate. are essentially the same, and reflect the philanthropic interests of Mr. McLeod is a role model for the SHU community. Currently serving as chair of the William Randolph Hearst—education, health, social service and Board of Governors at his alma mater, Fairfield Prep, he was an Eagle Scout and currently serves acred Heart University received a 2004 grant from the culture. As one of its major interests within the area of education, as vice president for membership of the Connecticut Yankee Council of the Boy Scouts of S Hearst Foundations for $200,000 toward the renovation the Hearst Foundations support undergraduate education through America. He has volunteered his time in various United Way campaigns as well, including a term as a Stamford United Way Board member, and as its chair in 1996. He is a lector at weekend and expansion of the University’s library building. The University is the establishment of endowed scholarships at private liberal arts Mass in his Holy Spirit Parish in Stamford. planning a significant new addition to the library as well as the colleges and universities. For Chris McLeod and his family—wife Elaine and their two children, Erin and Colin— renovation of the existing facility. This work is the cornerstone of In 1999, Sacred Heart University received a grant of $100,000 giving is a family affair. His wife, a registered nurse, volunteers at AmeriCares health clinic in the University’s new Master Plan, which stresses academic quality. from the Hearst Foundations to establish the William Randolph Norwalk, and his two children have participated in community service most of their lives. “I value the way SHU SHU is honored to be one of only 37 grant recipients to have Hearst Endowed Scholarship Program for economically disadvan- It was only natural, then, that this family should establish the McLeod Blue Skye Charitable nurtures and develops our received grants in 2004 within the education program area of the taged undergraduates. Since that time, the income generated by Foundation—named in part for the family’s ancestors from Scotland’s Isle of Skye. Through this effort, the McLeod family contributed to the construction of the William Pitt Health and students in a Catholic envi- Hearst Foundations—an indication of their continuing, and very this generous endowment program has helped 14 full-time under- Recreation Center, and it continues to support the general work of the University through the welcome, confidence in the quality of our growing University. graduates in need of financial assistance gain access to a quality Annual Fund. ronment with a true com- The Hearst Foundation was founded in 1945 by philanthropist education. SHU was up against tough competition at that time as Sacred Heart University and its community are indeed blessed to have a benefactor who not mitment to community.” William Randolph Hearst. In 1948, he established the California well, since the Hearst Foundations made only 500 awards out of only believes, but lives, according to our mission of giving. –Christopher McLeod Charities Foundation, which became the William Randolph Hearst 3,500 proposals.

NEW TRUSTEES APPOINTED Linda McMahon has served on the Board of Directors of World As senior vice president and general counsel of ITT Rosanne Badowski is the author of Managing TO UNIVERSITY BOARD Wrestling Entertainment, Inc., since its founding in 1980. As CEO, Industries, Inc., Vincent Maffeo has global responsibil- Up: How to Forge an Effective Relationship with she guides global strategic direction and oversees day-to-day busi- ity for all legal matters for the Fortune 500 company. Those Above You (Doubleday 2003). She has ness operations and the development of technical and administra- He joined ITT Corporation in 1977 as legal addressed numerous audiences and con- Sacred Heart University has welcomed three tive functions. She also served as the company’s president from counsel for the company’s Communications Systems tributed to many publications discussing the new members to its top governing body, the 1993 to 2000. Division, and has served in a number of other legal role of executive assistants in business today. Board of Trustees. They are Linda E. McMahon, Mrs. McMahon is instrumental in nurturing WWE’s commu- positions for this global, diversified manufacturer. Ms. Badowski worked for the General chief executive officer and cofounder of nity and charitable programs. She is a major supporter of such He was also a director of ITT Automotive, Inc. Before Electric Company for 25 years, where she World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc., Stamford; organizations as Make-A-Wish Foundation, the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation, the joining ITT, Mr. Maffeo was an associate with Simpson Thacher & Bartlett in held a series of administrative positions in Legal, International Human Vincent A. Maffeo, senior vice president USO, Connecticut Special Olympics, the Starlight Foundation, and Community Mayors. She New York City. Resources, and Executive Management. In 1988, she became the execu- and general counsel of ITT Industries, Inc., has also spearheaded the creation of WWE’s Get R.E.A.L. national educational and literacy Mr. Maffeo graduated summa cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa from Brooklyn tive assistant to John F. Welch, chairman and chief executive officer of White Plains, New York; and SHU alumna programs, and has been active engaging America’s young voters in their democracy through College of the City University of New York, with a B.A. in Political Science. GE. Since Mr. Welch’s retirement from GE in 2001, she continues to Rosanne Badowski, an author and long-time WWE’s Smackdown Your Vote! Initiative. On behalf of WWE, she was presented the Arthur In 1974, he graduated from Harvard Law School, and he is admitted to the Bars work with him as his executive assistant in the consulting company of executive assistant to Jack Welch, the legendary M. Sackler Award from the Connecticut Grand Opera and Orchestra for supporting its educa- of New York, California, Virginia and the District of Columbia, and Michigan. Jack Welch, LLC, in Boston. TRUSTEE NEWS TRUSTEE former chairman and CEO of the General tional program. Since 1997, he has served on the Board of Directors of the Fund for Modern Ms. Badowski received an associate’s degree and a Bachelor of Electric Company. Mrs. McMahon received a Bachelor of Science degree in Education from East Carolina Courts. He is also serving on the Boards of Directors of Fundación Chile and Science degree in Business Administration from Sacred Heart University. University in Greenville, North Carolina. the Pro Bono Partnership.

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Corporate and Community Leaders Honored at Sacred Heart University’s 16th Annual Scholarship Dinner

acred Heart University’s and Richards of Greenwich; SWilliam H. Pitt Health & Linda McMahon, CEO of World Recreation Center was trans- Wrestling Entertainment; and formed into a starry, starry night Mark E. Freitas, president and for its 16th Annual Discovery CEO of Frank Crystal & Company. Awards and Scholarship Dinner The gala event began with a on Saturday, April 23. reception and silent auction. More than 400 people Guests dined on fine hors d’oeu- attended this black-tie affair, vres while mingling and perusing which raised $450,000 for student silent auction items as varied as scholarships. Discovery Awards jewelry and furs from Harpers were presented to People’s Bank of Fairfield, a Harley Davidson chairman, president and CEO motorcycle, and a wide assortment John A. Klein and Gabelli Asset of other gifts, including weekend Management chairman, CEO and get-aways, art, theater tickets and CIO Mario Gabelli. Bridgeport’s restaurant gift certificates. Kolbe Cathedral High School Festivities continued with the Principal Jo-Anne Jakab received awards ceremony, a gourmet din- the Curtis Medal of Honor. ner, and dancing to the music Fashion Designer Joseph of the Cartells. Abboud served as master of cere- Sponsorships began at monies for the evening. Event $1,500, and individual tickets Top, from left, Walter Levine, Joseph Abboud and Bill Mitchell enjoy a delicious meal. Bottom left, chairs were Bill Mitchell, vice were $250. All proceeds benefitted President Anthony Cernera joins event co-chairs; from left, Bill Mitchell, Dr. Cernera, Linda McMahon chairman of Mitchells of Westport the University’s Scholarship Fund. and Mark Freitas. Bottom right, Dr. Cernera greets award-recipients; from left, Mario Gabelli, Dr. Cernera, Jo-Anne Jakab and John A. Klein.

PIONEER OPEN BEAT THE HEAT JetBlue Challenge contestants FOR STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS Tony Niedermeier, Chris Mitchell, Tom Walsh and Tony Coppola It was 92 degrees and sunny on the fairways at the Patterson Club in Fairfield, where Sacred Heart University held its 16th Annual Pioneer Open Golf Tournament on June 13. Despite the heat, the mood was cool and upbeat as 112 golfers hit the links to raise an estimated $70,000 to benefit student scholarships. The scenic, par-71 course challenged the group of alumni, friends and University staff, especially on the par-3 holes, where they were eligible to qualify for a million- dollar hole-in-one contest, the “JetBlue Challenge,” with a “closest to the pin” shot. At the end of the day, the four nervous “JetBlue Challenge” contestants lined up, hoping for a “one in a million” 150-yard shot on the ninth hole. For Chris Mitchell, Mark Appelberg takes some that shot came only 11 feet, 11 inches short of a million dollars. But as the closest to practice swings before the the pin in the shoot-out, Mr. Mitchell earned the title of JetBlue Challenge Champion. event teed off. An awards ceremony, silent auction and dinner followed the tournament, where the golfers bid on an assortment of gifts, including jewelry and furs from Harpers of Fairfield, shopping sprees at Mitchells of Westport, and a fabulous trip to Bermuda. This year’s winning low-gross foursome, Bill Brennan, Mike Giaquinto, Paul Featherson and Glenn Grella, all of Fairfield, posted a 67. Dean Andrews, Paul McLaughlin, Andrew Banoff and Roger Sliby comprised the winning low-net foursome, finishing the course 19 under par, with a score of 52. The winning low-net foursome, from left to right: Paul McLaughlin, The longest drive of the day was hit by Bob Baptiste, while Tony Coppola came in closest to the pin on a Roger Sliby, Andrew Banoff and Dean Andrews par-3 at 3 feet, 2 inches. Official tournament sponsors included Artqtech Signs, Lanese Construction, Inc., Nextel, and E-Lite Technologies, Inc. The golf cart sponsor was Anthony & Reale, Attorneys at Law and the hole-in-one sponsor was Karl Chevrolet-HUMMER.

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Jerry Bazata (1983) and Jo-Ann Brian Lawn (1997) and Suzanne Carrie Nielsen (1999) and Brian Gorlo-Bazata are proud to (Izykowski) Lawn are moving to Lampley are proud to announce announce the birth of a baby Harrisburg, North Carolina. the birth of a baby boy, Tyler John girl, Isabella Maria. She was born Brian is going to work at Randy Lampley. He was born on July 19, on December 3, 2004, in York Marion Pontiac GMC Buick as 2004, in Norwalk, Connecticut, 1 Hospital; York, Maine, and an assistant service manager in and weighed 8 lbs., 9 oz. Ty is just weighed 7 lbs., 1 oz. Huntersville, and Suzanne will be the happiest baby ever! The par- teaching 1st grade at Antioch ents are enjoying every second. Elementary School in Matthew, 1988 both in North Carolina. Thomas Petrillo (1999) recently accepted a position at the Kenneth Klein (1988) recently Democratic National Committee passed the CPA exam in the located in Washington, D.C., as a state of Texas. 1998 fundraiser. Thomas recently was 3 Valerie (Hau) Fortney (1998) employed at Voting Is Power as and Matt Fortney (1998) are field director. proud to announce the birth of a 1991 baby boy, Aaron Michael. He was Carl Sturino (1999) and Kimberly 2 1 Andrew Madison (1991) and born on December 29, 2004, at (Bilik) Sturino (2002) welcomed his wife Jenifer welcomed their Waterbury Hospital (CT), and their second child, Joseph first child, Maya Lily Madison, weighed 8 lb., 8 oz. His big sister Ryan Sturino, into the world born September 23, 2004, at Katelyn is adjusting very well. on September 12, 2004. Carl, St. Peter’s Hospital in New She loves to help hold Aaron and Kim, Nicholas, 2, and Joseph Brunswick, New Jersey. Andrew throw out dirty diapers! recently moved to New Milford, joined Options Group, a global Connecticut. Carl is an orthope- executive search and strategic 4 Karen (McDougall) McBride dic sales rep for Zimmer, Inc., consulting firm. Previously, he (1998) and Donald McBride are while Kim works as a pediatric was a senior partner with the proud to announce the birth of nurse at Yale New Haven Lucas Group and a legal search a baby girl, Alexis Nicole. She Hospital. consultant with A-L Associates was born on January 19, 2005, in New York. in Danbury, Connecticut, and 5 Heather (Pulsifer) Zukowski weighed 10 lbs. (1999) and Jan Zukowski are 3 happy to announce their 1992 Meredith (Lammens) Mahmood marriage on September 11, 2004, (1998) and Qamar Mahmood are at the Providence Biltmore, 2 Steven Lizotte (1992) and proud to announce the birth of Providence. They currently Janine (Ouellette) Lizotte are their son, Cameron Ray. He was reside in Cumberland, Rhode proud to announce the birth of born on January 27, 2005, at Island. Alumni in attendance a baby girl, Natalie Elise. She Winthrop-University Hospital in were Carolyn Volpe ’99, Meg was born on March 4, 2005, in Mineola, New York, and weighed (Hoffman) Simms ’99 and Mike Yale New Haven Hospital, and 7 lbs., 3 oz. Simms ’99. They enjoyed a hon- weighed 4 lbs., 7 oz. Mom and eymoon in Kauai and have begun Baby are doing great but Dad looking for a home of their own is still freaking out! in Rhode Island.

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FALL 2005 35 ClassNotes LAY LEADERS IN CATHOLIC riculum, faculty hiring, research funding, and, as I ate in theology. Regardless of that, the fact is that I HIGHER EDUCATION { continued from page 4 »} mentioned earlier, the programs, policies and prac- keep reading and taking advantage of educational tices with which we treat each other are exciting opportunities as any professional should. In addi- and critical opportunities for us to cultivate and tion to belonging to professional Catholic organiza- A It is always difficult as a leader to balance renew our university communities with a Catholic tions, I teach a theology course each semester at the important issues in education and public life character and heritage. University, sponsor a seminar on the Catholic intel- together. All presidents, lay or religious, have the lectual tradition for faculty development, and, with Mike Moylan MBA ’99, and and Erin Zych ’02 was a brides- responsibility of promoting and assuring the mis- “ I believe that we are all people of good will the help of many people on campus, host national 2000 Terrance Lacey. Amy currently maid. Brian Fanning ’02 was the sion of a university as a university, per se, as well as and presidents want to be faithful to preserv- conferences on issues such as the “Catholic Sheila Bogan (2000, MAT 2003) works for CIGNA HealthCare and best man and Steve McCabe ’02 Intellectual Tradition” and “Lay Leaders in Catholic being a Catholic university. It is not more or less ing the integrity of their institutions as places recently accepted a position as is a member of the IT Leadership was an usher. Other SHU alumni difficult for lay leaders to balance controversial Higher Education.” I also edit books that spring the director of admissions and Development Program. in attendance were Lynne Darling issues as they lead their institutions. In fact, I do of academic excellence and holistic learning from these conferences. This book is an example. financial aid at the Dublin School ’02, Danielle Timberello ’01, not think it is about the lay/clerical distinction at in a pluralistic and democratic society.” Q Do you think you would be a different kind of in Dublin, New Hampshire. The Chantel (Johnson) Williams Kimberly Gradale ’02, and Jason all. I believe that we are all people of good will and president at a secular institution? presidents want to be faithful to preserving the Dublin School is a coeducational (2001) and Robert Williams are Long ’02. The couple honey- Sometimes that creates tensions and chal- A No. I hope that what I bring to my job is my 5 integrity of their institutions as places of academic college–preparatory boarding and proud to announce the birth of a mooned in Europe. Adam is an lenges in areas of free speech, access to informa- personhood, who I am as a human being. Admitted- excellence and holistic learning in a pluralistic and tion, ethical and political issues—all of these ten- ly, at a Catholic institution I have the freedom to day school grades 9–12. baby girl, Rahni Ann. She was earth science teacher at Berlin democratic society. sions are opportunities for students, faculty, admin- speak from within a theological and spiritual tradi- born on January 4, 2005, in High School and Michelle is an The identity and character of a Catholic col- “istrators and clergy to discover greater understand- tion that I wouldn’t have at a secular university. Aaron Chrostowsky (2000) was Norfolk, Virginia, and weighed accountant at the University of lege is different from that of a Catholic primary or ing and truth. This is an advantage and also a great responsibility. voted unanimously (5-0) to the 8 lbs., 4 oz. Connecticut Health Center. The secondary school. Similarly, one would expect that I think I am a more effective leader at a Catholic leaders of Catholic colleges would see their role and Q You write in the book that most lay presidents position of town administrator by couple currently resides in university because more of my gifts and talents can responsibilities differently from most other have little theological training. What have you done the Shaftsbury Selectboard. Plantsville, Connecticut. ” flourish in an integrated, holistic way. Catholics who share their lives in the workplace. to provide yourself with a theological groundwork? Shaftsbury is a town of 3,700 If one is the leader of a Catholic institution then A Most lay presidents of Catholic colleges and 2002 — Scott Jaschik people in southeastern Vermont Victor Postemski (2002) received one must know or be surrounded by people who are universities have come to their job with little for- Inside Higher Ed (www.shaftsbury.net). 6 Sara Doyle (2002) and a Master in Public Administration attentive to the Catholic intellectual tradition and mal theological training (four percent have earned Stephen Vecchione are happy degree from Northeastern be able to articulate a Catholic identity beyond a terminal degree in theological studies). I am in Shawn Keenan (2000) and Diane to announce their marriage on University on April 30, 2005. anecdotal stories of youth. Decisions of core cur- the minority and I happen to have earned a doctor- Marie (Aiksnoras) Keenan (2003) September 11, 2004, at Sts. John 6 are pleased to announce the birth and Paul Church, Coventry, Rhode of their daughter, Grace Marie Island. Bridesmaids included In Memoriam Keenan, on February 15, 2005, Robyn Ostapow ’02, Cynthia weighing 6 lbs., 15 oz. Sellerberg ’02, Kimberly Gradale Mark Hughes (1971) died on ’02 and Isabel Shadell ’02. Several December 4, 2004. He is survived other graduates of Sacred Heart by his wife Sharon and son A Gift of a Lifetime 2001 were present at the celebration. Jonathan of Freeport, Maine. Sara attends the Medical College Bob Matura is a leading supporter of Sacred Heart University, a trustee for 23 years Kyle and Natalie (Cote) Audette of Virginia, Richmond, where she and one-time chancellor and CEO (pro bono) of the University. He intends for his (2001) are happy to announce is also employed. The groom keep in touch! generosity to have an impact on the lives of young people long after he is gone. that Liam was born happy and graduated from the University of A retired executive, he has designated the University as the beneficiary of two healthy a few days before Richmond (2002) and is studying Share your news and events by major life insurance policies—each for $1 million. One policy is a direct gift. The Christmas. Brother Harrison, for a master’s at Virginia submitting a class note. Visit: second came as the result of his 17 years as a director of Shawmut Bank and its suc- now 3, is happy to have a play- cessor banks—now the Bank of America. He had the 7 Commonwealth University. They www.sacredheart.edu/alumni mate and both parents are enjoy- option of selecting four $250,000 bank gifts to differ- will visit Hawaii on their honey- and click on class notes or For further information ent institutions of higher learning, but chose to give ing the boys and the new things moon during the summer of 2005 email your notes to: on contributing a life the entire $1,000,000 to SHU. they do each day! and live in Richmond. [email protected] insurance policy, contact: The benefits are that it provides a major cash contribution upon his death, and the University is Amy (Foster) Wernicki (2001) Office of Institutional 7 Michelle (Peneda) Leonard able to count this as a current asset increasing in size Advancement and James Wernicki are happy to (2002) and Adam Leonard each year, which adds to its financial leverage. Sacred Heart University announce their marriage on (2002) are delighted to announce Why give? Bob sums it up this way: “If it were 5151 Park Avenue October 25, 2003, in New Britain, not for a school very much like SHU, I would not their marriage on June 26, 2004. Fairfield, CT 06825-1000 have been able to go to college and enjoy all the good Connecticut. They currently reside The ceremony took place at Most Tel: (203) 371-7860 fortune that has come my way. My daughter, Allison, in New Britain. In attendance were Holy Trinity Church in Wallingford, Fax: (203) 365-7512 could have gone to any college she wanted, but she the maid of honor Ashley Connecticut, followed by a recep- chose Sacred Heart and loved it! She went on to Yale “if it were not for a school very much like SHU, Anderson ’01, bridesmaid Kathy tion at Amarante’s Sea Cliff in East and Southern Connecticut State University. She teaches honors History and i would not have been able to go to college and Reilly ’01, and Angela Vernice ’01, Haven. Maria Mullally ’02, sister of Government at Wilbur Cross High School in New Haven. I am very proud of her— enjoy all the good fortune that has come my way.” Jess Andre ’02, Jen Pascoa ’03, the bride, was the maid of honor teachers are very special people.” Bob Matura, shown here with his wife Bernadette This fall, Bob’s granddaughter, Shannon, is beginning her studies at SHU. And so the legacy continues.

36 SACRED HEART UNIVERSITY MAGAZINE ClassNotes LAY LEADERS IN CATHOLIC riculum, faculty hiring, research funding, and, as I ate in theology. Regardless of that, the fact is that I HIGHER EDUCATION { continued from page 4 »} mentioned earlier, the programs, policies and prac- keep reading and taking advantage of educational tices with which we treat each other are exciting opportunities as any professional should. In addi- and critical opportunities for us to cultivate and tion to belonging to professional Catholic organiza- A It is always difficult as a leader to balance renew our university communities with a Catholic tions, I teach a theology course each semester at the important issues in education and public life character and heritage. University, sponsor a seminar on the Catholic intel- together. All presidents, lay or religious, have the lectual tradition for faculty development, and, with Mike Moylan MBA ’99, and and Erin Zych ’02 was a brides- responsibility of promoting and assuring the mis- “ I believe that we are all people of good will the help of many people on campus, host national 2000 Terrance Lacey. Amy currently maid. Brian Fanning ’02 was the sion of a university as a university, per se, as well as and presidents want to be faithful to preserv- conferences on issues such as the “Catholic Sheila Bogan (2000, MAT 2003) works for CIGNA HealthCare and best man and Steve McCabe ’02 Intellectual Tradition” and “Lay Leaders in Catholic being a Catholic university. It is not more or less ing the integrity of their institutions as places recently accepted a position as is a member of the IT Leadership was an usher. Other SHU alumni difficult for lay leaders to balance controversial Higher Education.” I also edit books that spring the director of admissions and Development Program. in attendance were Lynne Darling issues as they lead their institutions. In fact, I do of academic excellence and holistic learning from these conferences. This book is an example. financial aid at the Dublin School ’02, Danielle Timberello ’01, not think it is about the lay/clerical distinction at in a pluralistic and democratic society.” Q Do you think you would be a different kind of in Dublin, New Hampshire. The Chantel (Johnson) Williams Kimberly Gradale ’02, and Jason all. I believe that we are all people of good will and president at a secular institution? presidents want to be faithful to preserving the Dublin School is a coeducational (2001) and Robert Williams are Long ’02. The couple honey- Sometimes that creates tensions and chal- A No. I hope that what I bring to my job is my 5 integrity of their institutions as places of academic college–preparatory boarding and proud to announce the birth of a mooned in Europe. Adam is an lenges in areas of free speech, access to informa- personhood, who I am as a human being. Admitted- excellence and holistic learning in a pluralistic and tion, ethical and political issues—all of these ten- ly, at a Catholic institution I have the freedom to day school grades 9–12. baby girl, Rahni Ann. She was earth science teacher at Berlin democratic society. sions are opportunities for students, faculty, admin- speak from within a theological and spiritual tradi- born on January 4, 2005, in High School and Michelle is an The identity and character of a Catholic col- “istrators and clergy to discover greater understand- tion that I wouldn’t have at a secular university. Aaron Chrostowsky (2000) was Norfolk, Virginia, and weighed accountant at the University of lege is different from that of a Catholic primary or ing and truth. This is an advantage and also a great responsibility. voted unanimously (5-0) to the 8 lbs., 4 oz. Connecticut Health Center. The secondary school. Similarly, one would expect that I think I am a more effective leader at a Catholic leaders of Catholic colleges would see their role and Q You write in the book that most lay presidents position of town administrator by couple currently resides in university because more of my gifts and talents can responsibilities differently from most other have little theological training. What have you done the Shaftsbury Selectboard. Plantsville, Connecticut. ” flourish in an integrated, holistic way. Catholics who share their lives in the workplace. to provide yourself with a theological groundwork? Shaftsbury is a town of 3,700 If one is the leader of a Catholic institution then A Most lay presidents of Catholic colleges and 2002 — Scott Jaschik people in southeastern Vermont Victor Postemski (2002) received one must know or be surrounded by people who are universities have come to their job with little for- Inside Higher Ed (www.shaftsbury.net). 6 Sara Doyle (2002) and a Master in Public Administration attentive to the Catholic intellectual tradition and mal theological training (four percent have earned Stephen Vecchione are happy degree from Northeastern be able to articulate a Catholic identity beyond a terminal degree in theological studies). I am in Shawn Keenan (2000) and Diane to announce their marriage on University on April 30, 2005. anecdotal stories of youth. Decisions of core cur- the minority and I happen to have earned a doctor- Marie (Aiksnoras) Keenan (2003) September 11, 2004, at Sts. John 6 are pleased to announce the birth and Paul Church, Coventry, Rhode of their daughter, Grace Marie Island. Bridesmaids included In Memoriam Keenan, on February 15, 2005, Robyn Ostapow ’02, Cynthia weighing 6 lbs., 15 oz. Sellerberg ’02, Kimberly Gradale Mark Hughes (1971) died on ’02 and Isabel Shadell ’02. Several December 4, 2004. He is survived other graduates of Sacred Heart by his wife Sharon and son A Gift of a Lifetime 2001 were present at the celebration. Jonathan of Freeport, Maine. Sara attends the Medical College Bob Matura is a leading supporter of Sacred Heart University, a trustee for 23 years Kyle and Natalie (Cote) Audette of Virginia, Richmond, where she and one-time chancellor and CEO (pro bono) of the University. He intends for his (2001) are happy to announce is also employed. The groom keep in touch! generosity to have an impact on the lives of young people long after he is gone. that Liam was born happy and graduated from the University of A retired executive, he has designated the University as the beneficiary of two healthy a few days before Richmond (2002) and is studying Share your news and events by major life insurance policies—each for $1 million. One policy is a direct gift. The Christmas. Brother Harrison, for a master’s at Virginia submitting a class note. Visit: second came as the result of his 17 years as a director of Shawmut Bank and its suc- now 3, is happy to have a play- cessor banks—now the Bank of America. He had the 7 Commonwealth University. They www.sacredheart.edu/alumni mate and both parents are enjoy- option of selecting four $250,000 bank gifts to differ- will visit Hawaii on their honey- and click on class notes or For further information ent institutions of higher learning, but chose to give ing the boys and the new things moon during the summer of 2005 email your notes to: on contributing a life the entire $1,000,000 to SHU. they do each day! and live in Richmond. [email protected] insurance policy, contact: The benefits are that it provides a major cash contribution upon his death, and the University is Amy (Foster) Wernicki (2001) Office of Institutional 7 Michelle (Peneda) Leonard able to count this as a current asset increasing in size Advancement and James Wernicki are happy to (2002) and Adam Leonard each year, which adds to its financial leverage. Sacred Heart University announce their marriage on (2002) are delighted to announce Why give? Bob sums it up this way: “If it were 5151 Park Avenue October 25, 2003, in New Britain, not for a school very much like SHU, I would not their marriage on June 26, 2004. Fairfield, CT 06825-1000 have been able to go to college and enjoy all the good Connecticut. They currently reside The ceremony took place at Most Tel: (203) 371-7860 fortune that has come my way. My daughter, Allison, in New Britain. In attendance were Holy Trinity Church in Wallingford, Fax: (203) 365-7512 could have gone to any college she wanted, but she the maid of honor Ashley Connecticut, followed by a recep- chose Sacred Heart and loved it! She went on to Yale “if it were not for a school very much like SHU, Anderson ’01, bridesmaid Kathy tion at Amarante’s Sea Cliff in East and Southern Connecticut State University. She teaches honors History and i would not have been able to go to college and Reilly ’01, and Angela Vernice ’01, Haven. Maria Mullally ’02, sister of Government at Wilbur Cross High School in New Haven. I am very proud of her— enjoy all the good fortune that has come my way.” Jess Andre ’02, Jen Pascoa ’03, the bride, was the maid of honor teachers are very special people.” Bob Matura, shown here with his wife Bernadette This fall, Bob’s granddaughter, Shannon, is beginning her studies at SHU. And so the legacy continues.

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