SAINT VINCENT MAGAZINE Winter 2021 TING 175 BRA YE E AR EL S C

FOUNDER AND REMEMBERING HIS MONKS THOSE WE HAVE LOST PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE STRENGTH, COMMUNITY CAN OVERCOME ADVERSITY

Dear Alumni and Friends,

pportunity in adversity. As we near the completion of the first year of this global pandemic, Oso much about our world has changed. Perhaps more than any one of us could have envisioned, adversity seems to await on a near-daily basis. With negativity, grief, division and hatred seemingly rearing their ugly heads at every turn, we continue to find strength in our community, in our extended Saint Vincent family and in God. We look for those opportunities to be together, build unity and strengthen our faith.

As our students returned for the Spring 2021 semester, they were welcomed back with a two- week long series of events —a Fortnight of activities—to engage them academically, socially and spiritually. Typically held in January, we waited until our students were back on campus to celebrate our “Life in Christ” Week. Among the various events were opportunities to reflect upon the sanctity of human life, celebrate the work and the impact of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and unite our “Forward, always forward, students of all faiths. everywhere forward! We must not be held back by We are also proud to have partnered with the Mainline Pharmacy Group, who has begun using the debts, bad years, or by Fred M. Rogers Center on campus as a site to distribute the COVID-19 vaccine. The Rogers Center difficulties of the times. provides the location and appropriate space to assist with widespread distribution of the vaccine in Man’s adversity is God’s our community and in our region. We are grateful for this opportunity to play a role in serving the people in our region. opportunity.” —Archabbot Boniface In this spring semester, we have recommitted ourselves to the discipline that it will take to complete Wimmer, O.S.B. the semester with in-person learning as a residential campus. Last fall, we accomplished just that, due in large part to our students and their willingness to make the necessary sacrifices to protect not only themselves, but their friends, faculty and classmates. We look forward to a successful spring semester and we thank each of you for your prayers and support as we embrace the opportunities that adversity provides.

Blessings and the promise of prayers to you and your loved ones.

Looking Forward,

Father Paul R. Taylor, O.S.B. President Finding Purpose Building Forward

Jeri Eckhart Queenan spoke Construction is underway about purpose, leadership and on the new Student Life and opportunities amidst tragedy Hospitality Center, the result of CONTENTS during the 2020 December the successful Forward, Always 12 commencement, held virtually. 10 Forward capital campaign.

Tribute To A Friend Alumni

Brother Norman Hipps, O.S.B., Homecoming dates scheduled; pays tribute to his friend, Dr. alumni of distinction and all the Michael Botsko, emeritus latest alumni news. professor of mathematics, who died January 3, 2021. 16 37

Dr. Wissolik Giving

Dr. Dennis McDaniel Joe Scarpo, C’84, tells Jim Bendel remembers long-time that the difference in his life colleague Dr. Richard Wissolik, was due to the influence of the professor emeritus in English, . 18 who died December 9, 2020. 43 Cover

Winter 2021 Saint Vincent Magazine Volume 18, Issue 2 ARCHABBOT AND CHANCELLOR EDITOR & DESIGN PHOTOGRAPHY Rt. Rev. Martin de Porres Bartel, O.S.B. Kim Metzgar Alexander Byers [email protected] Alumni Relations Office PRESIDENT Sports Information Office Father Paul R. Taylor, O.S.B. AD ARTWORK AND CAMPAIGN DESIGN PRINTING EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT/ George Fetkovich Laurel Valley Graphics CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Jeff Mallory, Ed.D. ALUMNI NEWS COORDINATOR Katherine Vitale Saint Vincent Magazine (United States Postal Service Publication Number USPS 5144-8000) is published VICE PRESIDENT FOR by , Latrobe, , for INSTITUTIONAL ADVANCEMENT PROOFREADER alumni, parents and friends. Third-class postage paid & CAMPAIGN DIRECTOR at Latrobe, Pennsylvania. Postmaster: Send address Saint Vincent will be celebrating Carol Riddle changes to the Alumni Office, Saint Vincent College, David M. Hollenbaugh 300 Fraser Purchase Road, Latrobe, PA 15650-2690. the 175th anniversary of the CONTRIBUTING WRITERS founding of the Archabbey in 2021. Saint Vincent College reserves the right to accept SENIOR DIRECTOR OF Ben Becze or decline submissions of both information and Students standing in front of the MARKETING Jim Bendel photos for use in the Saint Vincent Magazine, based statue honoring founder Boniface & COMMUNICATIONS Jim Berger on content, quality, timeliness and suitability, at the discretion of the editor. Wimmer, O.S.B. include junior Rob Michael Hustava Rev. Thomas Hart, O.S.B. Gigliotti, seniors Alexis Ohree and Br. Norman Hipps, O.S.B. Saint Vincent College subscribes to a policy of equal opportunity in the classroom, workplace and Brianna Carter, junior Zakiya Moses, SENIOR DIRECTOR OF Michael Hustava programs, and does not discriminate on the basis of senior Mike Cella, sophomore DEVELOPMENT RJ Leisie race, color, sex, religion, age, veteran status, national Julie Reichert, senior Keila Lobos- & ALUMNI RELATIONS Dr. Dennis McDaniel origin, marital status, genetic history or disability. 3 To learn more, visit: http://www.stvincent.edu/ Hernandez and junior Rya Jones. Ben Becze, CFRE Kim Metzgar Legal-Information/. Dr. Dana Winters Alexander Byers photo. One Dream, 175 Years Later Saint Vincent’s founder, , was a Benedictine priest from Bavaria who had a dream—to establish the Order of Saint Benedict in the New World. He wanted to educate the sons of German immigrants, train a native clergy for the German-speaking people of the United States, and keep the light of Christian faith shining in a world that truly needed it, much as it does today. He founded , Seminary and College in 1846. Thus, 2021 marks 175 years since he set sail with 18 companions, men who felt a calling to religious life, a call to serve the missions in an unknown land. This issue’s cover reflects the reality of Wimmer’s dream. He took over a parish founded in 1790 for the German, Irish and English Catholics of Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. When he arrived on this frontier, at the behest of the local bishop, a small church and school were on the grounds, with one priest from the diocese ministering to the growing parish. Originally named Sportsman’s Hall Parish, it was later consecrated as Saint Vincent Parish by a bishop whose custom it was to dedicate new church buildings for the patron saint upon whose feast day the dedication fell. Thus, the heritage of a French priest known for his pioneering work in clerical training, as well as his charity, became one with the German Benedictine whose patron was a missionary priest and bishop to Bavaria. Wimmer created at Saint Vincent the first Benedictine monastery in North America and the first Catholic educational institution in the United States specifically devoted to the education of German- speaking priests for the American missions. “We intend to establish a school for the Lord’s service,” Saint Benedict wrote in his sixth-century monastic Rule. “In drawing up its regulations, we hope to set down nothing harsh, nothing burdensome.” “Wimmer’s aim,” wrote historian Jerome Oetgen, C’69, S’73, “was to imitate the models of his Benedictine predecessors and establish strong, stable communities of monks who would devote their lives to the service of God, the pursuit of learning, the preaching of the Gospel, and the education of youth. He believed that America was fertile soil for the planting of this ancient tradition and that the tradition itself would contribute a new and vital spiritual energy to the young nation. He wrote, ‘I am determined to have our monasteries not only schools of religion and of the sciences, but also nurseries of the fine arts in order to develop a better taste for these things and to keep from our people the American mercenary spirit which thinks of nothing but how to make a living, because necessity demands it and example encourages it.’” “From Saint Vincent,” Oetgen wrote, “he founded Benedictine communities

Saint Vincent Magazine 4 One Dream, 175 Years Later and schools in , , New Jersey, North Carolina, use in the investiture of another novice... As their first winter in Illinois, Alabama, Georgia, and elsewhere. In 1855 Pope Pius IX America approached, the community made their home in the two- elevated Saint Vincent to the rank of an abbey and named Wimmer story schoolhouse built by Father Gallagher two years earlier. To its first abbot. Wimmer thus became the first Benedictine abbot accommodate the needs of so many new people on the property, in North America, and by 1887, when he died, he was recognized the brothers set about constructing an outdoor kitchen and latrine. throughout the American Church as an outstanding missionary, The schoolhouse, located about 150 feet southwest of Saint Vincent ecclesiastical leader, builder, and educator—a worthy successor of Church (built by Father James Ambrose Stillinger in 1935) had .” originally been intended for the minor seminary...” One man. The son of a tavernkeeper from a small, farming Four decades later, as he approached the last months of his village. One dream. Many helpers. Perhaps the first “dream team.” life, “the monastery of Saint Vincent had grown under his There were numerous American churchmen, friends and benefactors leadership from a small community of four students and fourteen in Europe such as King , Cardinal Karl von candidates for the lay brotherhood to a large and thriving abbey Reisach of the Roman Curia, and Archbishop Gregory Scherr of with two hundred monks.” Oetgen wrote that “enrollment in Munich. There were the local bishops, such as Michael O’Connor Saint Vincent College had reached 296 students, and there were in Pittsburgh, with whom he both agreed and forty-five seminarians studying theology in the major disagreed. Wimmer worked at that dream, tirelessly, seminary. In addition, Saint Vincent monks staffed for the remaining forty years of his life. He worked ten dependent priories and served the Catholics of to strengthen the monastery and school—both a more than forty parishes in the states of Pennsylvania, seminary for training of future priests and what was Maryland, Kentucky, Georgia, Alabama, Illinois, to become a college—in Pennsylvania, and to and Colorado. Four independent abbeys, with their establish others throughout the country. own schools, dependent priories, and parishes, It was not easy. His request to serve as a had been founded from Saint Vincent and now solitary missionary in America was denied, flourished in Minnesota, Kansas, New Jersey, and multiple times. As were additional attempts. North Carolina. “In 1887,” Oetgen wrote, “Sadler’s Oetgen wrote that Wimmer eventually urged that Catholic Directory said of the abbey in Pennsylvania: his home abbey of Metten “establish a ‘mission house’ in Munich to ‘Nothing in the growth of the Church in this country exceeds the train young men to become missionaries. The students would reside wonderful development of this community.’ But Wimmer’s success at the mission house under the supervision of Benedictine priests could not be counted simply in numbers and statistics. Rather, and pursue their education at the Ludwigs-Gymnasium and the it was the lives he had touched and the hearts he had changed by of Munich. Many of them, he suggested, would become remaining faithful to the vision he had received in Munich more Benedictines and these, once they reached America, would form than forty years before that revealed the fullest measure of the man. the nucleus of a new branch of the Order in the New World. ‘They Thousands of people throughout the United States had grown in … could be transferred to the other side of the ocean to establish the Catholic faith under the guidance of his monks; thousands firm centers for Catholic life and Benedictine monasticism,’ he of students had been educated in Benedictine schools; and more wrote. He pointed out that this was the way Europe had been than four hundred secular priests educated by the monks of Saint evangelized during the Middle Ages, and he bluntly charged that Vincent now served in parishes throughout the nation. the Benedictine Order in Bavaria was abdicating an important Upon Wimmer’s death, Father Adalbert Müller, a Saint Vincent responsibility if it failed to heed the call of the missions. ‘The harvest monk teaching in , summarized the feelings of many when he is ready,’ he said, ‘but there are no laborers. Let us not become wrote: ‘Whatever I know and whatever I am able to do, I owe next isolated or transfer this work to others. We belong to the whole to God to our deceased Abbot. May God forgive me all the sorrows world.’ His persistence paid off. But perhaps those in his company and heartaches which I caused dear Abbot Wimmer, and may He began to wonder about Wimmer’s milk and honey, the promised reward him for all the kindness he showed me and my confreres. land of America. Archabbot Boniface worked most zealously for the glory of God and When he arrived at Saint Vincent on October 24, 1846, Oetgen for what he believed to be the true interest of our order. His zeal and noted, “Wimmer invested the four students and twelve of the his childlike confidence in God enabled him to do great things.’” lay brothers with the Benedictine habit in the church at Saint Due to the coronavirus pandemic, plans for the 175th anniversary are Vincent. Because there were only six habits available for all the still in flux. Look to the Saint Vincent College website, www.stvincent.edu, novices, as one was invested he would retire to the sacristy, change for details this summer and fall. To read more about Wimmer’s work, refer back into secular dress, and return the habit to the sanctuary for to Mission to America, available at www.stvincentstore.com.

5 Winter 2021 Saint Vincent Magazine 6 “=he love that moves =he stars” (Dante)

By Thomas M. Hart, O.S.B., Assistant to the President for Mission

peculiar structure on our campus overlooks the Duprè Science Center. It is tall and slender, has pineapples and bees on it. There is a small square opening at the top—so what is it and what is it doing there? This thin tower is known as an analemma, something well-known to ancient peoples, down to our own age.

That small square at the top? Long before the invention been faithful to that inheritance, and with whatever each of of clocks and telescopes, people marked time with cues from us may be doing in the wider Saint Vincent community, what nature. If at high noon, we were to mark on the ground where kind of inheritance are we endeavoring to pass on? the sun shines through that square opening, and continue to Origen (185 – 254 AD), in one of his commentaries on do so every day for a full year, we would see developing a kind Scripture, wrote: “Understand that you are another world in of figure eight design, and it is from this annual cycle of the miniature and that there is within you the sun, the moon, and sun that we derive the symbol for infinity, ∞. the stars.” The book of Ecclesiastes puts it best, in one of the most Fast forward to today, Nobel Laureate in physics, Frank famous and well-loved poems ever written: “There is a season, Wilczek observes that: “Ten octillion, the number of atoms and a time to every purpose under heaven” (3:1), going on to within us, is about a million times the number of stars in the say: “God has made everything beautiful in its time; and he entire visible universe. In that very concrete sense, a universe has put infinity into the human mind, yet in a way that he dwells within us” (Fundamentals: Ten Keys to Reality, 2021). will never fully comprehend it” (3:11). And Jesus put it the most simply, when he said: “The Each of us stands on that threshold between our finitude, kingdom of God is within you” (Luke 17:21). and the eternal, with no beginning and no end. With awareness that each of us stands on that liminal, Within the sight lines of the analemma, one’s eyes fall threshold between our finitude and infinity, let us take upon our cemetery, a popular place where people often go confidence in the words of Saint Teresa of Avila (1515 – 1582 to reflect. When Saint Benedict, in his tools for good works, AD), a Doctor of the Church: “Let nothing disturb thee.” exhorts: “Day by day remind yourself that you are going to May each one of us treasure a noumenon like unto Saint die” (RB 4:47), he is not being macabre, which is the first Gregory of Narek (950–1003 AD; another Doctor of the thing many people think when they read that; rather, he is Church), who came to experience God in such a way which simply exhorting us to face reality, that our earthly life is led him to address him: “Lord, you are the sum of all beset with limits. infinities.” Since October 1846, the founding of Saint Vincent, how As we step back a little bit to take in an awareness of our many sunrises and sunsets did subsequent generations of our rich heritage, may everyone we love come to experience forebears experience (almost 64,000!). People before us have “the sum of all infinities,” not just in some future existence, come and gone, and one day they will say the same about us. but on the ground here and now. Then we will know what They bequeathed to us by their labor and sweat, treasures Saint Benedict said, to do all things ut in omnibus glorifectur too many to be counted. The question then for us is: have we Dominus (“that in all things God may be glorified”)! ∞

7 Winter 2021 Joanne Rogers: Musician, Teacher, Advocate, Friend By Dr. Dana Winters

were all so saddened to hear of the death of Joanne Rogers on January 14, 2021. During the last two “Every time Joanne spoke, she inspired others to do good decades, Joanne was instrumental in the development of the things and to make new commitments to families, caring Center for Early Learning and Children’s Media; and kindness,” offered Roberta. It didn’t matter where she how we thought about our role to the external communities we was speaking or to whom she was speaking, Joanne always serve, our advocacy for children, families and their helpers, and connected with people on an individual level. She was always willing our work with Saint Vincent College students. Joanne was a to listen to questions, stories and diffficulties. She rarely offered tremendous musician, advocate for children and families and advice unless asked, but modeled what it meant to care for another friend. Foundational to all of that, Joanne was a teacher. For person. Even in the classroom, Joanne would listen attentively to decades, Joanne taught music to children and young people, students’ questions, ask for additional information and answer with and through her interactions with each of us, she taught us so a wisdom and that inspired action from others. “Her words much about what it means to work in service of one another were a part of Fred’s legacy, but in some ways, they were bigger through kindness, compassion and love. than just Fred’s legacy,” Roberta added. Her authentic kindness, On numerous occasions, Joanne had an opportunity to compassion and inspiration were a part of every interaction. share herself with the students of Saint Vincent College— through the classroom and through special gatherings. As we remembered these times, Dr. Roberta Schomburg, executive COMFORT director of the Fred Rogers Center, Dr. Junlei Li, former co- As a relatively new addition to the Fred Rogers director of the Fred Rogers Center and I shared some of our Center, I remember sitting in Joanne’s living room, favorite memories of welcoming Joanne to our classrooms, reminiscing about motherhood and the challenges research meetings and social gatherings. Across all of these of being a mother and being of service to others stories and times together, Roberta, Junlei and I identified outside of the family. I remember feeling instantly comforted by three things that we will miss most about Joanne—all things the genuine and personal way Joanne received me into her home. that she offered to us, as leaders of the Fred Rogers Center, and It was as though we were lifelong friends. I know she brought this to our students as they gained a deeper understanding of Fred feeling to our students, as well, as they were introduced to her for Rogers and his work. the first time and she would ask them about their own lives, listen

Saint Vincent Magazine 8 attentively and make them feel as though they were the only people each of us and our students to in the world. Joanne always insisted that she sit in the middle of all listen to one another, to think of the students, just like she was a fellow learner in the classroom. deeply about what we are Students felt comfortable asking Joanne all sorts of questions, learning and to carry forward because she always made Fred and herself seem as normal and in a way informed by that human as possible. Junlei recalled how Joanne would always make learning. Fred “very human and normal and less of an icon and saint. I think Though we will miss Joanne that goes really well with her general push for the kids to just be dearly, we are comforted at very comfortable to be them, be themselves and to find their own the thought of her reunion unique ways of serving and answering the world’s call.” with Fred in heaven, and we are so thankful for the time TRUST we shared with her. It was As the closest person to Fred, we looked to Joanne the inspiration, comfort for approval for how we led the Center, studied Fred’s and trust that she gave to Joanne Rogers received an honorary degree from Saint Vincent College in 2000. She is pictured legacy, and engaged with students to extend Fred’s each of us, to live a life with Fred, who received an honorary doctorate teachings. Overwhelmingly, Joanne instilled in each of of listening, learning from Saint Vincent in 1973, following the 2000 us a sense of trust—in ourselves and in the work of the and loving that will commencement ceremony. Center. She truly embraced the idea that the question should not be carry on for years to “What would Fred do?” but rather “What will you do?” She gave come through the us all the permission and trust to use our own voices to carry on the work of the Fred Rogers Center and philosophy of Fred. She gave that same trust to students. Inevitably, Saint Vincent College. a student would ask a question about Fred or about how Fred would have reacted to a certain situation. Joanne always handled these Dr. Dana Winters is Director of Simple Interactions and Academic questions with grace and kindness, and the same response. She Programs and Assistant Professor of Child and Family Studies at the would say, “Listen. Not listen only, but listen first.” She empowered Fred Rogers Center at Saint Vincent College.

9 Winter 2021 Construction Begins on New Student Life and Hospitality Center

Student Life and Hospitality Hub Exterior Rendering

Rendering of dining hall in Student Life and Hospitality Center n Building Forward ...... Construction has begun on the new Student Life and Hospitality Center at Saint Vincent College. Funded by the College’s successful Forward, Always Forward comprehensive campaign, the project will include the expansion and renovation of existing dining, meeting and gathering spaces; the upgrade and reconfiguration of kitchen and service facilities; and the building of a new Seminary dining space, to be named Amil and MaryAnn DiPadova Hall.

The project will be completed in two phases. The first phase, scheduled for completion in August 2021, will focus on upgrades to the mechanicals and kitchen equipment, renovations to the current dining space and the construction of the Amil and MaryAnn DiPadova Hall. Phase II will include the renovation of the entire student dining area, as well as the kitchen and storage areas and specialty dining and meeting rooms. It is scheduled for completion later in 2022. The Student Life and Hospitality Center will be located to • The 11,260 square foot James F. Will Engineering and the west of Anselm Hall, adjacent to the current Community Biomedical Sciences Hall at the Sis and Herman Dupré Center Dining Hall, Prep Hall and the Dale P. Latimer Science Pavilion was formally opened in November 2017. Library. • A 53,000-square foot expansion of the Dale P. Latimer The Saint Vincent Community is grateful to the benefactors Library was completed in March 2020. who have supported this project for the sustenance of our The Campaign has also provided advanced technological students and the reception of guests. updates for classrooms and other student facilities in Alfred The Student Life and Hospitality Center project is the third Hall and the Robert S. Carey Student Center, as well as major renovation/expansion project of Saint Vincent College’s enhancement to the College’s endowment, financial aid, $110 million Forward, Always Forward campaign. academic and support services and student life resources.

11 Winter 2021 From left, Archabbot Martin de Porres Bartel, O.S.B., chancellor of Saint Vincent College; Alaina Dorazio, C22; Jeri Eckhart Queenan, former trustee of Saint Vincent College, who gave the address and received an honorary degree; Kyle Watson, C21; and Father Paul R. Taylor, O.S.B., president of Saint Vincent College.

Commencement Address: Opportunities, Even Amidst Tragedy

eri Eckhart Queenan, former Queenan has held leadership Goldman Sachs’ 10,000 positions in the private, public, Women, an initiative that trustee of Saint Vincent College nonprofit and faith sectors, has achieved strong results J tackling society’s most pressing by empowering underserved and Seminary and currently problems. At Bridgespan, which women entrepreneurs; the Ford senior partner at global nonprofit collaborates with mission- Foundation’s BUILD program, driven leaders, organizations a $1 billion investment in the organization The Bridgespan Group, and philanthropists to break long-term capacity of social received an honorary Doctorate of cycles of poverty and injustice, justice organizations around Queenan leads a number of the world; and MacArthur Humane Letters and delivered the large, complex initiatives. Foundation’s Lever of Change, principal address at Saint Vincent She launched and led which unlocks philanthropic Bridgespan’s global practice for capital for social good. She College’s 16th annual December its first decade, traveling to 50 led similar high-impact Commencement, held virtually on countries on six continents, engagements with the Bill & laying the groundwork for Melinda Gates Foundation, December 19, 2020. The College Bridgespan to become the CIFF, UN Foundation, awarded 118 bachelor’s and master’s global organization it is today. Salvation Army, Camfed, Global She spearheaded Bridgespan’s Teen Challenge and Catholic degrees, and also individually multi-year initiative to end Charities D.C. recognized each of its May 2020 “the nonprofit starvation Noting that “the COVID-19 cycle,” culminating in a 2019 pandemic has caused countless graduates during the virtual announcement of bold policy deaths, sparked a global change by five foundation recession and forced major commencement event. presidents. Her clients changes to how we learn, work include the precedent-setting and live,” Queen said, “grief and

Saint Vincent Magazine 12 loss abound. AND astonishing future will bring entirely new Such relationships, she Point and other venues. innovations are taking place, ways of living and working. said, “enable and multiply our Prior to Bridgespan Queenan like the COVID-19 vaccine To lead in these times, you impact. Take good care of the served as a senior official developed in record time. Out must find your purpose, build friendships you have formed in the Executive Branch of of tragedy comes opportunity. communities of connection and here; keep them fresh. These government, first as White Our nation also reckons with strengthen your spirituality.” friends and colleagues will be House Fellow and then racial justice. The pandemic Finding your purpose, she godparents to your children, Associate Deputy Secretary of exposed pre-existing inequities said, “requires discerning your investors in your businesses, Labor, overseeing line agencies for all to see—in housing, special gifts and recognizing your rock when times are with a combined annual health and work. Philanthropists the work that is uniquely yours tough.... The Benedictines budget of $28 billion and are shifting their grantmaking to do. I am not talking about show us that contemplation leading Cabinet-level working to strengthen organizations building a resume but rather transforms and leads to action. groups on pension reform, that address disparities and discovering what Thomas They model spiritual values of steel industry restructuring discrimination.” and child care policy. She recounted the Later she served as story of an earthquake on chair and CEO of All Saints Day in 1755 earch for your special talents the White House in the city of Lisbon. and build a life of meaning and Fellows Foundation “The city was completely “S in Washington, D.C., destroyed as buildings purpose. Do the work that is yours to leading a successful collapsed, a tsunami do. Pour your life out for others.” fundraising campaign swept away survivors and that put the program fires burned. While the —Jeri Eckhart Queenan on solid footing. king struggled, the prime She was a member minister had prepared of the President’s for such a time as this. Commission on He led Lisbon’s rebuilding with Merton named the ‘True Self’— humility, respect, kindness and White House Fellowships for innovations such as prefab the person we are called to be.” generosity. I have been changed five years. Queenan is deeply housing and underground water She told a story of sitting at by the monks here and around involved in revitalization of the systems. Out of this devastation, her parents’ dinner table when the world.” , the largest entirely new fields of practice she was 17, watching the news Quoting futurist Bill Sharpe, provider of social services in the emerged, including modern and debating politics and policy. she noted, “this is the future world with 1.2 billion members. seismology and urban planning. Her father told her, “those who path of transformation, the Queenan graduated Phi “Saint Vincent has prepared have the ability to solve society’s pattern of hope.... Search for Beta Kappa/summa cum laude you for such a time as this greatest problems have an your special talents and build from UCLA and began her with the best of science and obligation to do so.” a life of meaning and purpose. career as a securities analyst at technology, business and In doing so, she said, “he Do the work that is yours to do. Trust Company of the West. communication, literature named something about me Pour your life out for others.” After receiving her MBA with and culture, philosophy that I could not see.... Parents, Queenan has published honors from Harvard Business and theology. Perhaps, most professors, and friends can help numerous articles on nonprofit School, she joined the Boston importantly, you carry the moral us if we listen.” strategy and scale, board Consulting Group where and ethical framework that Queenan recounted meeting governance, building strong she advised multinational society so desperately needs as her husband, Charlie Queenan, organizations, women’s corporations in health care and the foundation of recovery. and, on the night they met, entrepreneurship and telecommunications. “You are launching your talking about the core values and performance measurement in She and her husband, Charlie adult lives in the decade events that shaped them. “Charlie the Stanford Social Innovation Queenan, have been married for that may be the most is my life partner, my best friend, Review, Chronicle of Philanthropy 37 years and are the parents of productive and influential of my soulmate. We have supported and other journals. She has four adult children. the next century,” she said. each other’s mission-driven work, been an invited speaker at the Recorded in the historic “Accelerated by the pandemic, raised four children, created an InterAction Forum, Global Saint Vincent Archabbey demand for technologies like extended community of family Philanthropy Forum, Vatican Basilica, the commencement telehealth, online learning, and treasured friends. ‘Two souls Impact Investing Conference, address is available for viewing videoconferencing and united, grace at our side’ is our MacDonald Conference for at https://www.youtube.com/ streaming is exploding. The motto.” Leaders of Character at West watch?v=ljyLJUZEK9o.

13 Winter 2021 Psychological Science Students Garner Research Experience, And Get Published

Dr. Mark Rivardo and students. Timing of Change on Change projects ultimately were present- the long process, from their ini- Having research selected Blindness and Eyewitness Iden- ed at the Eastern Psychological tial proposal of their projects all for publication in an interna- tification.” Association conference as well. the way through the submission tional journal can be a crown- Both groups of students con- “Jess and Kyle really did a of their final manuscripts. ing achievement, providing ducted their research for courses lot with the project beyond “Kyle and I started the project validation and gratification taught by Dr. Mark Rivardo, that first semester,” Rivardo in 2017,” said Ray-Marino, “my for students after months— professor of psychological sci- said. “They secured a Palumbo sophomore year and his junior sometimes years—of research, ence, with the change blindness Student Research Grant to allow year. I was still working on it experimentation, analysis and project originating in his Col- us to recruit participants online after he had graduated and it critical writing. laborative Research Seminar and through Amazon Mechanical was finally accepted for publica- It’s an experience that a the therapy/animatronic dog Turk, conducted several tion just as I was graduating. I number of recent Saint Vincent study conducted in his Research studies to iron out any wrinkles have never spent so much time College graduates were able Methods in Psychological Sci- and went through extensive revi- on a paper. We spent a lot of to realize firsthand, as studies ence class. sions of the manuscript.” late nights, long weekends and authored by two groups of stu- “Publication of these projects “The therapy dog study stood even worked over the summer dents from the Department of was pursued because of their out,” he continued, “because it to complete it. It seemed like Psychological Science were pub- contributions to the discipline,” was timely and relevant to the there were always revisions to be lished in the fall 2020 edition said Rivardo, “and the commit- Saint Vincent community, as made.” of the North American Journal of ment of the students to con- well as to the discipline at large. “We collected all of our data, Psychology (NAJP). tinue working on them beyond All the students continued to from more than 150 students, Graduates Norina Haefelin, the class for which they were contribute after the semester in less than two weeks,” recalled Nicholas Lange, Brent Swei- originally conducted.” ended, with Norina taking the Haefelin. “That was a pretty gert and Michaela Yonto, all Rivardo explained that the lead on preparing the manu- hectic data collection phase! But members of the class of 2019, goal for students in the Col- script for submission and being then after that, we made edits teamed up to author “Anxiety laborative Research Seminar is the driving force that kept it to the paper for about two years Reduction in College Students to complete projects that are moving forward.” before it was finally published. after Brief Interaction with a at least presented at a regional Despite authoring vastly dif- I loved being able to work with Therapy Dog or Animatronic conference, the Annual Meet- ferent studies and being enrolled my team. It may sound silly, Dog,” while Jessica Ray-Marino, ing of the Eastern Psychologi- in different courses, both groups but one of the most memorable C’20, and Kyle Ward, C’19, cal Association, and are ideally of students shared many of the parts was finally being able to collaborated on “The Effect of publishable. He noted that both same experiences throughout submit the final paper after

Saint Vincent Magazine 14 countless nights of analyzing the been accepted. University of Pennsylvania. specific and meaningful impact data or addressing edits until 2 “I was beside myself,” said They all remain grateful for their on my personal and academic or 3 a.m.” Lange. “The level of gratification experiences at Saint Vincent and journey. Rivardo explained that in that I felt was immeasurable. It for the mentorship and guid- The now-graduate students order to fulfill course require- was gratifying to see successful ance of Rivardo and the entire also credit the rigorous, hands- ments, all students in his results and turn in our paper SVC Psychological Science on curriculum at Saint Vincent research-based classes must com- at the end of the semester, but faculty. for their continued success and plete a study and submit a final this was much different, seeing “The dedication of the psy- feel that they have been more manuscript. After evaluating our hard work paying off and chology faculty to their work is than prepared for the rigors of these manuscripts, he identifies having it published in a journal something I have never expe- graduate school. ones that may be worthy of pro- available to the entire scientific rienced anywhere else,” added “I feel far more prepared for fessional publication and then community.” Lange. “Each professor works psychological research work discusses the next steps with “I remember jumping up and hard to push students to surpass in comparison to my peers,” the student authors. These steps down and laughing from excite- their perceived limits. They are said Ward. “During my time include additional data collec- ment,” added Haefelin. “I’ll kind, caring and a pleasure to in graduate school, many peers tion and analysis, and typically never forget calling my parents be with, both in and out of the have approached me for assis- extensive revisions of the manu- and telling them that the hard classroom. Their love for their tance in conducting searches for script before progressing to the work had finally work is easy to see, and peer-reviewed literature, reading lengthy review process. they all empirical articles, creating litera- “When I ture reviews, understanding sta- feel it is ready,” tistics and other said Rivardo, research-based “we submit the inquiries.” manuscript to Haefelin said, a journal editor. “I really think I The editor re- am where I am moves identifying today because of author informa- the amazing profes- tion and sends sors at Saint Vincent the manuscript to who not only pre- 2-4 reviewers who pared me for graduate are experts in the school, but prepared field. The reviews are me to be excellent and blind, so the review- to be a competitive, ers don’t know who high-achieving student.” the authors are Left, Including these two and the authors do Kyle Ward receives the most recent submissions, not know who the Award for Academic Excellence in Psychology at the 2019 Honors work from Saint Vincent reviewers are. Those Convocation from Brother Norman Hipps, O.S.B. At right, Jessica Ray-Marino, C’20. College undergraduates experts return their has appeared in the NAJP reviews to the editor, who makes paid off. I was ecstatic.” care deeply about their students 15 times since 2008. While it an editorial decision: reject, The majority of the published and making sure each one may seem like a common oc- invite to revise and resubmit, students are continuing to study student gets to where they want currence, Rivardo emphasized accept with minimal revisions psychology at the graduate level. and need to go in life.” the difficulty and prestige of the or accept outright. Typically, at Ray-Marino is pursuing a Ph.D. “I will forever be grateful to accomplishment. least some revisions are required. in school psychology at Penn the Psychological Science De- “In general,” he said, “it is Resubmissions go to the editor, State; Ward, a master’s in ap- partment for how well-prepared very unusual for undergraduates who may solicit feedback from plied developmental psychology I was for grad school,” said in the discipline to have first the original reviewers before at the ; Ray-Marino. “As an undergrad author publications, especially making a final decision.” Haeflin, a master’s in clinical student sitting in Headmasters in journals that are not explicitly After undergoing multiple rehabilitation and mental health 404, you do not even begin to for undergraduate research. rounds of revisions, the groups counseling at Penn State and realize the effect your professors “I am proud of what we have were elated when learning that Lange, a master’s in clinical will have on you and your stud- been able to accomplish.” their manuscripts had finally health counseling at Indiana ies. All of them left some sort of —Jim Berger

15 Winter 2021 A Tribute To A Friend By Brother Norman Hipps, O.S.B. On January 3, 2021, Dr. John Smetanka It’s interesting that the last adjective that Dr. Smetanka used communicated the following to the Saint Vincent that described the many ways that Dr. Botsko contributed to the community, was the adjective uncountable. Uncountable has a community: technical meaning in mathematics and when used as an adjective before infinity it refers to an infinity which is even larger than the “With profound sadness we mourn the passing infinity of the natural numbers. of Dr. Michael W. Botsko, emeritus professor It started in the fall of 1967 when a curly-haired 23-year- old Mike Botsko completed his master’s degree at Duquesne of mathematics. Dr. Botsko’s 50 years as a University and began teaching full-time at Saint Vincent College, professor of mathematics at Saint Vincent both introductory and advanced mathematics courses. For 50 were characterized by sustained excellent years he continued teaching full-time while he married, began a teaching and mentoring of his students, family, did a Ph.D. in mathematics at the University of Pittsburgh, insightful scholarship, dedicated leadership of developed an ambitious research agenda and chaired the department for 40 of those 50 years. his department and good-natured collegiality. As a teacher, he prepared every class by writing out the A committed and gifted mathematician and full lecture, proofs and problems, but never looked at them teacher of mathematics, Dr. Botsko published during the class. He would begin with precise definitions of numerous journal articles, authored a textbook mathematical concepts, a carefully worded statement of a theorem, typically broken down into hypotheses and conclusion, on Real Analysis and contributed to Saint followed by rigorous proof. Examples followed to illustrate Vincent in uncountable ways.” the theorem. He taught in his blue sports coat with chalk in his

Saint Vincent Magazine 16 hair and on his shoulders, passionately. Doing mathematics in front of students, but not as an actor or speaker disconnected from his audience; rather he taught with compassion knowing the names of every student, answering raised hands, calling on students by name and gently redirecting their answers. If they were off the mark, he would say, “That’s close, but let’s think a little more from another direction.” The classes he taught were typically the calculus sequence, complex variables, topology and his favorite, a two- semester real analysis course. He was always available to his students, whether that was on the first floor of Wimmer Hall in the 60s or 70s, the third floor of Placid Hall, the fourth floor of Alfred Hall or the new math wing in the Dupré Science Pavilion. His door would always be open and when he worked with students in his office, he would write carefully either the proof or the problem with which the student was struggling, so that the student always left with hard copies to review if he or she didn’t quite get it during the tutoring session. His relationship with students was always personal and supportive, but also challenging. He encouraged students to do more mathematics, whether here or at graduate school. Many of his students pursued a Ph.D., but a similar number became high school teachers where they wanted to replicate what they saw in the teaching of Mike Botsko. Within the field, real analysis was his first love and in 1989 he published in the American Mathematical Monthly, “The Use of Full Covers in Real Analysis,” an article which was widely cited in the mathematical community and subsequently published in Chinese. His unique discovery was that the full cover theorem could be used to prove the standard theorems covered in an upper-level undergraduate or first-year graduate course in real analysis. With this insight he published the textbook, An Invitation to Real Analysis, first in 1996, and then a third edition in 2008. The word invitation is meaningful. Mike saw all of his teaching and all of his research in the field as an invitation to his colleagues and students to see the wonders of this math world in which he lived. Dr. Botsko’s publication activity continued with problems and solutions appearing in the Monthly or in the Mathematics Magazine every year from 2000 through 2016. His chairmanship of the mathematics department, as well as his oversight of the 3/2 engineering program, were augmented by faculty who had been his students: Richard Gosser, C’71; Larry Mismas, C’76; Norman Hipps, C’66. Even the part-time adjunct faculty included mathematics graduates of Saint Vincent: Lou Congelio, C’69; Jim Novak, C’73; Paul Whiteside, C’82; and Rachel Kurdziel, C’00. My fondest memory of Mike occurred in the complex variables class that he taught in the fall of 1967. There was a student in that class who was blind and often in the middle of a theorem whose proof might be three blackboard panels long would put up her hand and say “Mr. Botsko, I’m lost.” Mike would leave the blackboard and walk over to the student, address her by name and begin, “Remember the hypotheses and the conclusion that we wanted to prove.” He would systemically argue from the first hypothesis through various consequences of that hypothesis then add the second hypothesis and continue the argument until she would say “I’m caught up!” Mike’s ability to explain mathematics with and precision, even without the aid of visible notation and diagrams, was extraordinary, as was his dedication to using his gifts to teach so many students with care and individual attention. For almost 50 years, nearly every student who took a course in mathematics at Saint Vincent College was instructed directly or indirectly by Dr. Michael Botsko. May he now enjoy the infinity of eternal life with God which is larger than the infinity of all mathematical realities.

Dr. Richard Wissolik, yearbook photo, Dr. Richard Wissolik 1968, and in later years An Indelible Impact

By Dr. Dennis McDaniel I was Dick’s colleague in the English Department for 20 years, but I was also his student, and like many others, his student aide. My memories hearken back to the 1970s at SVC, which was, Though Dick Wissolik, who needless to say, a different era at Saint Vincent: ashtrays sat on every classroom desk, dorms were open to the public, tiny nuns spooned taught at Saint Vincent for out our meals, and few if any women’s restrooms could be found. What really stands out for me were the faculty, among whom, nearly 50 years, passed away characters abounded: a long-haired Will Stubbs taught rock lyrics in recently, his impact on the Poetry class, Pat O’Neill sat under a lookalike poster of Karl Marx, Roy Mills played pinochle for hours in the Shack, and Joe Ryer college, his profession and asked us if he were walking or only “being”—these guys inspired me with their erudition but also with the image they projected—cool, especially his students remains learned, experimental and deeply interested in their students—the indelible. kind of professor that I struggle to emulate.

Saint Vincent Magazine 18 Among these amazing characters was Dick Wissolik. Though he world was his classroom. I retained as much from Dick’s occasional was around the same age as the others, his image and sensibility visits to the Kennedy Hall pool room (now, ironically, the Wellness evoked an earlier era. Having spent his early career in Africa Center in the Carey Student Center), where my pals and I wasted working for Catholic Relief Services, Dick didn’t live through the our undergraduate afternoons. Dick would sweep in, shoulder same 1960s as his contemporaries. At a time when his colleagues his way into a game and show us how veterans play: balancing a preferred a counter-cultural demeanor, Dick Wissolik struck a cigarette out of the side of the mouth, curling the left index finger 1950s cool: he was more Steve McQueen than Stephen Stills. around the cue, cracking the balls sharply and definitively and The first time that I saw Dick was on third Alfred while he was coolly moving to the next shot before the object ball thunked into waiting for our Language and Rhetoric class to begin. Like a the pocket. When he gloated, it was through Shakespeare: “a hit, a young Hemingway fresh from the veldt, Dick leaned against the palpable hit” he’d cry. Even his misses were educational—at the end classroom door, jacketed yet tieless, Marlboro burning in his right of a long winning streak, Dick would take on the morose persona of hand, opaque wayfarers accentuating his seeming indifference. I the defeated Richard II, exclaiming, “For God’s sake, let us sit upon remember the first thing he said to class: “you guys are the smart the ground and tell sad stories of the death of kings.” Or he would section, so if you know more than I do by midterms, we’ll just go clutch his arm and cry out like the other, deformed, Shakespearean to baseball games.” Richard, that love “did corrupt frail nature with some bribe, To Like those of his colleagues, Dick’s classes used the immediate shrink mine arm up like a wither’d shrub!” It became cool to quote subject matter as a launching pad for unlimited literary, historical the bard as we played. Shakespeare perpetually shadowed Dick—in and cultural associations. Drawing from his voluminous mental the classroom, at the pool hall, or during individual conferences at library stocked by years of reading and research, Dick wouldn’t read Mr. Toad’s in Greensburg, where I played Prince Hal to his sardonic “The Hollow Men” by T.S. Eliot as much as he would reveal the yet merry Falstaff. various cultural tributaries that fed it—the literature that inspired it, Our relationship was precious and enduring, but Dick fostered the historical moment that produced it, and the archetypal patterns such connections countless times with successive student aides, that the poem would manifest. In Dick’s class, James Joyce’s “Araby” colleagues, friends and his beloved war veterans. For us, Dick became a repository of cultural information, a liberal arts education survives in the way that we read, talk and teach. He made the world in itself. our classroom, and we remain his students: good night, sweet But Alfred Hall was only one site for Dick’s teaching; indeed, the prince.

PAYING TRIBUTE TO TWO GREAT MINDS

Dr. Michael Botsko and Dr. Richard Wissolik were staples at Saint Vincent for decades. The indelible mark left on those who enjoyed their lectures or knew them from being on campus is without question. They exhibited the quintessential elements of what it means to be scholars, mentors and leaders. In honor of Dr. Michael Botsko, Emeritus Professor of Mathematics and Dr. Richard Wissolik, Professor Emeritus of English, two scholarships have been established to provide critical aid to Saint Vincent students. The scholarship in Dr. Botsko’s name will provide supplemental student aid to those with a focus on the study of mathematics, while the scholarship in Dr. Wissilok’s name will provide student aid broadly to Saint Vincent students. The awarding of both funds will be need-based.

Providing the opportunity to current and future Bearcats to follow in their footsteps as young scholars, mentors and leaders, is a tribute and honor to Dr. Botsko and Dr. Wis- solik. If you would like to support these scholarships, please: Contact Ben Becze Senior Director of Development and Alumni Relations | [email protected] 724-805-2457 | www.stvincent.edu/support-saint-vincent-college/

19 Winter 2021 Senior Keila Lobos-Hernandez, representing the Uniting All People Club, accepts the Certificate of Achievement from Saint Vincent College president Father Paul R. Taylor, O.S.B. Special Awards Of Achievement Presented At Convocation

Special awards of achieve- for addressing and facilitating productive if it were not for the senior English major and sec- ment were presented to a pair of discussion across the campus leadership and maturity of our retary of the Uniting All People groups by President Father Paul community on the issues of students.” Club, accepted the certificate of R. Taylor, O.S.B., during the 2020 racism, bigotry, hatred and social Father Paul praised the Unit- achievement on behalf of the virtual Founders’ Day Honors injustice across society. ing All People Club for playing a club. Convocation, recorded in the “On our campus,” said Father critical role in these discussions. FORWARD TOGETHER historic Saint Vincent Archabbey Paul, “discussions surrounding “The conversations, reflec- ADVISORY COMMITTEE Basilica. these issues that plague our so- tions and experiences that The Forward Together Advisory Saint Vincent College’s ciety have increased and moved were shared during these Committee was formed in May Uniting All People Club and its forward. Back in June, the ‘Let’s forums from our students, and under the leadership of Dr. John Forward Together Advisory Com- Talk and Listen’ discussion fo- especially our students of color, Smetanka, vice president for mittee were each recognized by rums were launched as a way for were profound,” he said. “As we academic affairs and academic Father Paul for leadership and our entire campus community to remain inspired by the work dean, to develop a compre- commitment to the Saint Vincent engage in meaningful dialogue of our students to positively hensive health and safety plan community. regarding racism, bigotry and change our world, discussions to guide the safe reopening UNITING ALL PEOPLE CLUB social injustice. These moving and actions around these issues of campus for the fall 2020 Father Paul commended and enlightening events would must and will continue.” semester. the Uniting All People Club not have been as powerful or Keila Lobos-Hernandez, a “With ever-changing guide-

Saint Vincent Magazine 20 lines and directives,” said Father on behalf of the committee. director of marketing and com- Father Paul also lauded the Paul, “it was imperative that we Along with Smetanka and munications. efforts of Jym Walters, head had a group of leaders to advise Father Edward, members of the • Judy Maher, director of women’s lacrosse coach and the College and Seminary on the Forward Together Advisory Com- human resources and assistant associate director of campus necessary procedures, protocols mittee include: general counsel. life, who has been responsible and safety measures that would • Dr. Jack Aupperle, campus • Kathleen Pantalone, senior for monitoring and delivering need to be implemented on our minister. director of event and conference meals to students in isolation/ campus. The work of this com- • Jamie Ballew, senior gen- services. quarantine. mittee has been tireless, as they eral manager of dining services. • Dr. Aldo Prosperi, campus “He has gone above and continue to meet weekly to re- • Bob Baum, dean of students. physician. beyond to serve our students,” view policies and directives and • Elaine Bennett, associate • Aaron Sams, instructor of said Father Paul. make recommendations on how professor of anthropology and education. Conducted virtually due to to address the challenges that sociology. • Dr. Patricia Sharbaugh, as- gathering restrictions associated the global pandemic presents.” • Eileen Flinn, Title IX coor- sociate professor of theology. with the COVID-19 pandemic, Smetanka and the Very dinator and assistant general • Carla Tomas, director of the the 2020 Founders’ Day Honors Reverend Edward Mazich, O.S.B., counsel. nursing program in the Herbert Convocation can be viewed in its rector of Saint Vincent Semi- • Gretchen Flock, director, W. Boyer School of Natural entirety at www..com/ nary, accepted the certificate of Saint Vincent Wellness Center. Sciences, Mathematics and SaintVincentCollege. achievement from Father Paul • Michael Hustava, senior Computing. —Jim Berger

Father Edward Mazich, O.S.B., (left) and Dr. John Smetanka accept the Certificate of Achievement on behalf of the Forward Together Advisory Committee.

21 Winter 2021 Dr. Julia Cavallo To Direct National Consortium Dr. Julia Cavallo, C’03, Saint excellence by promoting the of initiatives, including the or- Vincent College director of common good of Church and ganization’s annual Benedictine assessment and institutional re- society and assisting young Leadership Formation Institute search, has been named execu- people to lead lives of balance, and its Benedictine Pedagogy tive director of the Association generosity and integrity.” Conference for faculty. of Benedictine Colleges and “Congratulations to Dr. “In 2018,” she recalled, (ABCU). Cavallo on this well-deserved “Brother Norman Hipps, Cavallo, who will remain in appointment,” said Father O.S.B., (former Saint Vincent her position at Saint Vincent, Paul R. Taylor, O.S.B., Saint College president) invited me will be responsible for help- Vincent College president. to the Benedictine Leadership ing to advance the needs and “It is critically important for Institute at Saint Anselm Col- priorities and increasing the Benedictine colleges and uni- lege. It was an opportunity to visibility and viability of the versities to forge ahead with a hear about how other Benedic- ABCU, a consortium of 13 single mission. It is providential tine schools operate and how to Catholic, Benedictine higher that Dr. Cavallo will have the reflect more deeply on my own education institutions from opportunity to take the lead in role advancing our mission. It across the U.S. and Canada Dr. Julia Cavallo, C’03 this effort, as her presence at was extremely valuable.” committed to academic and Saint Vincent, the first Bene- A native of Hastings, Penn- professional excellence by executive director,” Cavallo dictine college in the U.S., sylvania, Cavallo has worked concretizing Gospel values as stated. “I see this opportunity offers a unique and historic at Saint Vincent College since interpreted by the Rule of Saint as ABCU’s executive director perspective.” 2006. After two years working Benedict. as a way to make a far-reach- In advancing the mis- as a public relations associate, “I am humbled and honored ing contribution to helping sion and reach of the ABCU, she transitioned to the Office to take on the role of ABCU students achieve academic Cavallo will oversee a number of Academic Affairs, where she

Saint Vincent Magazine 22 worked on special projects and leges in the U.S. and Canada in assisting the registrar. She and it is something that I look SVC Center For Catholic took over institutional research forward to helping advance. responsibilities in 2013 and in “With so much uncertainty Thought, Culture Honored 2018 added the role of director and so many injustices in the The Saint Vincent College Center for Catholic Thought and Culture of assessment. world,” she continued, “it is has been named an Oasis of Excellence by the American Council of She graduated with honors vitally important that Bene- Trustees and Alumni (ACTA). With the distinction, the ACTA recognizes from Saint Vincent with a dictine institutions continue the Center for its strong liberal arts curriculum and dedication to bachelor of arts in communica- to serve as beacons of hope for broadening viewpoint diversity. tion, before earning a master’s students as they prepare for in curriculum and instruc- their careers and live meaning- Directed by Dr. Jerome C. Foss, associate professor of political science, tion from SVC in 2009. In ful lives.” the Center was established in 2019 as an interdisciplinary academic June 2020, she completed her The 13 institutions which institute that advances the mission of the College. Through campus doctorate in education, with a comprise the ABCU include programs and sponsored research, the Center engages today’s concentration in higher educa- Saint Vincent College; Saint intellectual climate through sustained reflection upon the Catholic tion management, from the Peter’s College, Muenster, Intellectual and Benedictine wisdom traditions. University of Pittsburgh. Saskatchewan; Saint Leo The Center promotes scholarship in such areas as theology, philoso- Prior to attending Saint University, Saint Leo, Florida; phy, marriage and family, politics, economics, rhetoric, art and science. Vincent College, Cavallo also , Lisle, It offers a number of formative academic programs for students, The Association of Benedictine Colleges faculty members and the general public to better inform them of the intellectual rigor of Catholic scholarship and its ability to improve the and Universities (ABCU) formalized the 10 lives of thoughtful individuals and the health of communities. Hallmarks of Benedictine Education, which are: Programming offered for students includes Benedictine Leadership + Love of Christ and neighbor Studies, the SVC Summer Institute in Rome, the Faith and Reason Pro- gram for young adults and various reading groups, lectures and col- + Prayer loquia. The College faculty can take part in annual summer seminars, + Stability reading groups and other programming to gather and discuss the + Conversatio Catholic Intellectual Tradition and its relationship to liberal education. + Obedience Currently, Dr. Jason Jividen, associate professor of political science, + Discipline is leading a reading group on Xenophon’s The Cryopaedia, while Dr. + Humility Lucas Briola, assistant professor of theology, and Dr. Justin Petrovich, assistant professor of business administration, are leading a reading + Stewardship group focused on the concept of Integral Ecology and E.F. Schum- + Hospitality acher’s Small is Beautiful. + Community The Center is guided by four principles: listening carefully and search- ing for God; lawful freedom, responsibility and the 10 Hallmarks of attended Catholic elementary Illinois; , Benedictine Education; intellectual charity and joyful inquiry; and and high schools and is pas- Atchison, Kansas; College of participation in the Catholic Intellectual Tradition. sionate about the significance Saint Benedict, St. Joseph, of Catholic education. Minnesota; College of Saint Rev. Thomas Hart, O.S.B., the assistant to the president for mission, is “I feel strongly about our Scholastica, Duluth, Minne- the faculty seminar leader, while Rev. Rene Kollar, O.S.B., professor of Catholic, Benedictine identity sota; Saint John’s University, history, is the Center’s Boniface Wimmer Chair in Monastic Studies. and I really believe in what we Collegeville, Minnesota; Saint do at Saint Vincent,” she stated. Anselm College, Manchester, The Center’s fellows include fellow in philosophy Dr. Michael Krom, “We develop our students just New Hampshire; Belmont Ab- professor of philosophy; fellow in theology Dr. Catherine Petrany, as our mission states—both bey College, Belmont, North associate professor of theology; fellow in rhetoric Dr. Melinda Far- professionally and personally, Carolina; , rington, assistant professor of communication; fellow in science spiritually and emotionally—as Bismarck, ; and religion Dr. John Smetanka, vice president of academic affairs we help prepare them for happy , Yank- and academic dean; and fellow in logic Dr. Jennifer White, assistant lives while seeking truth in all ton, South Dakota and Saint professor of mathematics. that they do. That can be said Martin’s University, Lacey, Samantha Firestone, C’17, G’19, serves as the coordinator of both the for all of the Benedictine col- Washington. Center and the BLS program.

23 Winter 2021 New Majors In Sports Management, Sports And Media Addressing growing interest of The sports management exposed to the core business will also receive additional hands- prospective and current students, major will be part of the Busi- areas of marketing, accounting, on experience by completing an an increasing demand in employ- ness Department in the Alex G. finance and others,” said Dr. Jeff internship in the field. ment and a strong track record McKenna School of Business, Godwin, associate professor of David Safin, associate profes- of producing successful graduates Economics and Government, business and chair of the sports sor of communication and sports in each field, Saint Vincent Col- while the sports and media management program The major and media chair, stated, “We lege will offer bachelor’s degree program will be within the Com- is designed to meet the needs of strongly believe that this mixture programs in sports management munication Department in the students wanting a solid business of courses will provide students and sports and media beginning School of Arts, Humanities and and liberal arts background, with not only the requisite skills in the fall 2021 semester. Social Sciences. coupled with a focus on sports.” to work in athletic communica- The sports management Sports management majors Sports and media students tion, but also the broad skills program is designed for students will follow the curriculum of the will enroll in a full complement necessary to find a career in any seeking careers in athletic admin- management program, while also of communication coursework, field of communication. Alumni istration or business within the enrolling in additional courses including classes in media pro- have a strong professional record sports industry, while the sports spanning such topics as athletic duction, publication layout and in the field of sports media and and media program will provide administration, sports law and web design, as well as specialized communication. Communica- students with a foundation in athletic marketing and promotion. courses covering topics such as tion majors interested in sports communication and business for “Through the sports manage- athletic communications, sports and media have found this careers in sports media and com- ment major and the business and the media and sports and success through a curated mix munications. core classes, students will be retail branding/design. Students of study within the department, external internships and on- Justin Fabin New Chief Information Officer campus work with our Office of Justin Fabin has been ap- Service Desk operations; data- Sports Information. The sports pointed Saint Vincent’s new base and system administration; and media major formally lays chief information officer (CIO). Microsoft365; and user training. out the path these and others Fabin, who has served as direc- Fabin has served as IT project carved for themselves.” tor of cybersecurity and techni- manager for a number of major Both new programs will be cal services since 2011, has more on-campus construction and interdisciplinary in nature. Sports than 20 years of professional renovation projects, including management majors will take experience in computing and the Sis and Herman Dupré courses in economics, political information technology. Science Pavilion and the Dale science and communication, Fabin will direct the overall P. Latimer Library. He has also while along with communication operations and performance spearheaded network, multime- courses, the sports and media of technology at Saint Vincent dia and technological upgrades program will include coursework College, Seminary and Arch- in residence halls, classrooms in business, history and fine arts. abbey and will oversee Saint Justin Fabin and offices across campus. In The College has produced Vincent’s Information Technol- technology department as CIO 2015, the Saint Vincent College graduates who have gone on ogy Department and its 12 full- at Saint Vincent,” said Fabin. Student Government Associa- to successful careers in sports. time employees and numerous Fabin joined the Saint Vin- tion selected Fabin as the Col- Communication alumni of the student workers. cent staff in October of 2011 as lege’s Administrator of the Year. last 15 years currently hold titles “The quality of work he has the director of technical services. He earned an M.B.A. from of athletic director, director produced during his nine years Along with supporting the . He of athletic communications, at Saint Vincent clearly dem- technological needs of the Saint holds ITIL, CompTIA A+ and manager of operations, sports onstrates that he is prepared Vincent community and assist- CompTIA Network certifi- information director, in-game for this new challenge. said ing with the development of cations, while he was also a host, multimedia producer and President Father Paul R. Taylor, multiple IT strategic plans and previous Microsoft Certified En- director of photography, while O.S.B. “I am confident that security plans, he has also been gineer and Microsoft Certified McKenna School graduates hold Justin will excel in this vital responsible for overseeing net- Trainer. such titles as marketing manager, position.”” work infrastructure, administra- Fabin and his wife, Chrissy, inside sales manager, manager of “I am humbled to have the tion and cybersecurity; internet reside in Belle Vernon and are partnership activation, director opportunity to serve the Abbey, and cable television; multimedia the parents of one daughter, of player personnel and facility College and our incredible systems; telecommunications; Abigail. manager.

Saint Vincent Magazine 24 ARTS, HUMANITIES, SOCIAL SCIENCES Winter 2021 Winter —Jim Berger —Jim “Because I “Because conscious effort to of make it more read an enjoyable instead of a deep, scholarly analysis. been trained have to write as a she theologian,” said, “I spent time rewriting parts of chapters that became too freighted with technical language or academic details. three Occasionally, pages I had written into rewritten were In studying the women of the New Testament, Sharbaugh was Sharbaugh Testament, of the New studying the women In of men,” the perspective gospel from the usually read “We in an academic study of the Bible has been engaged Sharbaugh researching her studies and during the writing and Throughout “I am grateful for the witness of the women in the New has continued to this day.” has continued the reader. text can change for the focus of the struck how by social and visible on the political, a focus she said, “with our attention shift When we message. of Jesus’s pronouncements to the hidden, the unexplored, shift our focus to the women, we this shift in the small everyday of daily life. Through matters awaken to the out and we text is rounded our focus, the biblical to transform.” engages and seeks Jesus wholeness of life that this deep academic study aided While than 20 years. for more of the new and writing book, she had to make a in her research a single paragraph. This was particularly true when I was writing a lot of information I about the biblical text. I had to let go of and readable knew about the text for the sake of an enjoyable book.” by has continued to be influenced of her new book, Sharbaugh hopes that Irrepressible She Testament. the women of the New readers Testament similarly inspires New Women of the The Light: of the women in the gospels. the major role while conveying them about learned so much from she said. “I have Testament,” living a faithful life. These women teach us that no matter or sorrowful, joyful are we in our lives—whether are we where status and a firm place in society have experience blessing or grief, experiencing isolation and a sense of inadequacy—we or are to enter in prayer, to turn to God the common power all share into the deep spaces and open our hearts and to catch a to God, light deep within.” glimpse of the irrepressible Patricia Sharbaugh Authors Book On Women In New In Women On Testament Book Authors Sharbaugh Patricia Dr. Patricia Sharbaugh, associate professor of theology, has of theology, associate professor Sharbaugh, Patricia Dr. be written in a way that appealed to “I wanted the book to Each chapter in the “The book took has been fascinated with the women of the New Sharbaugh said Bonnie Thurston,” Dr. by “The course was taught 25 Irrepressible Light: The Women of the New of the Women The Light: the book Irrepressible released encounters the book explores Press, Paulist by Published Testament. the lens through Testament women in the New and Jesus between of spirituality. deeply more their faith or reflecting in deepening interested anyone write this book to desire “My said Sharbaugh. lives,” on their own life. They have had in my have spirituality books the role from arose myself and helped me to know with God deepened my relationship with the spiritual friendship of many my life lived I have better. to their writings again and books as I return authors of spirituality a spirituality book as a way to continue again. I envisioned writing my conversations with these spiritual writers, deepen my understanding own of faith and share the insights I have along the discovered way.” new book explores one Testament New story describing an encounter between and a woman Jesus and identifies a specific theme of the story. me about three said to write,” years and after on each chapter began with research “Work Sharbaugh. articles commentaries on the biblical and good exegetical reading Every story contains several text, I identified a theme to explore. possible themes, so choosing one to focus on was sometimes searching research Once I chose a theme, I would do more difficult. the theme I had identified.” for articles and books that explore in a course at the since she was assigned a project Testament a SeminaryShe has since delivered Theological in 1997. Pittsburgh focused on the women of the New and retreats number of lectures College Vincent while she also teaches a course at Saint Testament, her new book moving on the topic, in which she plans to utilize forward. one of our assignments was to write a biography “and Sharbaugh, The combination of academic Testament. of a woman in the New for that assignment opened thought required and creative research my imagination and the biblical within me connections between began then and Testament the women in the New study of text. My Saint Vincent Magazine ARTS, HUMANITIES, SOCIAL SCIENCES for ourcountry’s manyim- United States, particularly tothe tion andministry dreamed ofbringingeduca- said Father Paul. “He many know, wasadreamer,” Day Honors Convocation. Founders’during thevirtual Gil-Montero withtheaward Taylor, O.S.B.,presented perseverance. reality through hard work and Wimmer, brought visionto founder Archabbot Boniface of Saint Vincent College initiatives that,inthespirit Award in recognition of 10th annualProjektenmacher named thewinnerof Michelle Gil-Montero was Michelle Gil-Montero is presented with theProjektenmacher Award by President Father Paul R. Taylor, O.S.B. “Boniface Wimmer,as President Father Paul R. Professor ofEnglish Michelle Gil-Montero ReceivesProjektenmacher Award guage andrhetoric,directs the andlan- ing, nonfiction,poetry courses covering creative writ- translator, Gil-Montero teaches 175 years later.” move alwaysforward, forward, not behere today, continuingto Without hisdreams, we would education intheUnited States. and his dreams ofministry of othersandthathefulfilled was notdeterred by thedoubts others, were notrealistic. sion which,intheopinionof maker,’ forhisdreams andvi- ‘projektenmacher,’ or, ‘project he wasgiven thenicknameof his fellow monks.Mockingly, asideasfantasyby or brushed were oftenmetwithridicule migrants. However, hisdreams An accomplishedpoetand “We thankGod that Wimmer 26 creation of the literary transla- creation oftheliterary gies andmagazines.” published injournals,antholo- while manyothershave been programs across thecountry, in prestigious MFA writing Many have earnedplacement achieve success aftergraduation. mentorship andcontinueto dreams, passion,guidanceand tinue tobenefitfrom Michelle’s Paul. “Today, ourstudentscon- for thisyear’s award,” saidFather nominations we received forher work was evident inthemany magazine. literary Saint Vincent College’s student faculty adviserofGenerations, Poetry asthe Contestandserves annual Martin Luther KingJr. Visiting Writers Series andthe A drivingforce behindthe “The admirationforher experience forEnglish and provides invaluable hands-on Paul, “Eulalia Booksalso being published,” saidFather and translatorsthehonorof ented, up-and-comingwriters a variety of roles. asinternsin process and serve all facetsofthepublishing press, asstudentsassistin teaching lalia Booksisatrue translated intoEnglish, Eu- do notyet have acollection poetswho and contemporary Aimed atpublishingmodern at Saint Vincent College. intranslationhoused poetry publisher ofinternational lalia Books,anindependent founder andpublisherofEu- Gil-Montero isalsothe tion minoratSaint Vincent, “Along withproviding tal- ARTS, HUMANITIES, SOCIAL SCIENCES Winter 2021 Winter —Jim Berger —Jim “It was quite a surprise to learn “It - to be recog King is honored Along with her extensive Along with her extensive joined the Gil-Montero Day Founders’ The 2020 Dr. King engenders saying, ‘After King engenders saying, ‘After Dr. discus- each class I would have sions about the daily material with my friends in the course. It wonderful continue to was really the discussion outside of the classroom.’” this award,” that I was receiving Smetanka said King. “When Dr. called me into his office to tell me, I thought I was in trouble.” so many students from by nized that me, past, saying, “For years special.is what makes this award - Vin Saint from manuscripts and graduates cent College residents of Westmoreland poetryCounty whose has in book form not appeared Poetry O’Connor for the Joe released in The books Series. all handmade this series are students in Gil-Montero’s by course. Publishing Press Small Gil- teaching background, is the translator of Montero collections of nearly a dozen while Latin American poetry, she published a chapbook Attached of original poetry, , in 2013 and a full- Houses length collection of original in Permanence, Object poetry, March. College faculty Vincent Saint holds a bach- in 2007. She Brown from degree elor’s from and an MFA University - Writ of Iowa the University Workshop. ers’ can Convocation Honors be viewed in its entirety at www.youtube.com/ saintvincentcollege. - was my co-Projekten “Joe Books Each spring, Eulalia “His students describe him as students “His thanking the late Joe O’Connor, O’Connor, thanking the late Joe and C’65, for his guidance of support the creation during poet Books. A renowned Eulalia visitor to his alma and frequent O’Connor passed away mater, due to complications in April COVID-19. from not only she said. “He macher,” as in the project, deeply believed any of my students will tell you, but he helped to shape it. I miss his input and daily encourage- simply could not have We ment. without started this adventure com- more even are him and we in mitted to continuing it now his honor.” accepts submissions of poetry each registration period. Whether period. each registration King’s in-person or online, Dr. aca- by characterized classes are and challenge. demic excellence topassionate, engaging, devoted students and their success, and good sense ofpossessing a really “A continued Smetanka. humor,” discus- that ‘class student shared sions enhanced our understanding Another shared of life and faith.’ Dr. that ‘I would recommend is affable,King to everyone. He another Yet kind and very smart.’ commented on the engagement —Michelle Gil-Montero —Michelle here is a persistent myth in the myth a persistent is here a from comes creativity arts that “Eulalia Books has brought Books has brought “Eulalia “The best part is that my edi- her Along with recognizing “Dr. King is a master teacher “Dr. “T place of isolation and dejection, but the dejection, but and isolation of place when thrives nurtured truth creativity is, within support and love the stability, by a community.” and translated by Olivia Lott. Olivia and translated by four significant Latin-American transla- poets into English tion for the very first time,” books said. “Our Gil-Montero in reviewed been favorably have Today Latin-American Literature Today, Literature and World among other magazines, and po- our publications have ems from publica- in prestigious appeared Yorker. tions, including the New all Saint torial team members are students and recent Vincent just as head- alumni. They are as I am.” in this work over-heels students, colleagues and family, in was effusive Gil-Montero to name one member of the faculty who has made a significant theirimpact on them through teaching and personal interac- than 50 nominations tions. More for 30 different received were faculty members for this year’s was presented The award award. Smetanka, John Dr. to King by College viceVincent Saint for academic affairs andpresident academic dean. in all modalities, a fact recognized said Smetanka. students,” his by the first to fill are courses “His by Juan Gelman Gelman Juan by Dr. Jason King, professor Jason Dr. the for Nominations Dr. Jason King Receives Thoburn Excellence In Teaching Award King Receives Thoburn Dr. Jason of theology, was presented the was presented of theology, Teach- in Excellence Thoburn at the annual Saint ing Award Day College Founders’ Vincent in the Convocation Honors - Archab Vincent historic Saint in recognition bey Basilica in teaching,of his excellence dedicated service to students and commitment to the values College. Vincent of Saint by made are Award Thoburn years after to seven alumni five invitedgraduation. Alumni are “I want to thank Father Paul, Paul, Father to thank “I want “When mentioned I first its establishment Since 27 literary students.” translation and fam- students, colleagues my for this wild idea ily who rooted Gil- said stages,” in its nascent is a persistent “There Montero. artsmyth in the that creativity a place of isolation comes from truthand dejection, but the is, nurtured when thrives creativity and support love the stability, by within a community.” poetrystarting a small press un- Vincent, publisher at Saint Boniface like the experience of she said, “everyone Wimmer,” was enthusiastic and collabora- always if they didn’t even tive, what I was talking about.” know Books has in 2018, Eulalia published four original books, - in PostSpan including Prepoems and Adoum Jorgenrique ish, by Katherine Hedeen translated by Núnez; Rodríguez Víctor and - Fre Romina by of the Park, Echo Jeannine schi and translated by - Un Nights Sleepless Pitas; Marie the Poems From der Capitalism: of Wendell, John and translated by Erín Moure; Moure; Erín and translated by Estrada Lucía and Katabasis, by Saint Vincent Magazine ARTS, HUMANITIES, SOCIAL SCIENCES Dr. Jason King,left, ispresented theThoburn Award by Dr. John Smetanka, vice president foracademicaffairsanddean. Jesus todisappearonceagain. finally recognized him,onlyfor Upon diningtogether, they them following hisresurrection. Jesus whenheencountered of disciplesdidnotrecognize from Luke 24inwhichagroup the award, Kingrecalled astory will keeppushingmetogrow.” Christian. And,IthinkSVC a teacher, ascholarandas Saint Vincent. ued growth duringhistenure at and colleaguesforhiscontin- more gratefulformystudents.” hope for, andIcouldnotbe astounds me.It iswhatteachers my classroom was valuable truly tion—that theirexperiencein thinking—even aftergradua- That studentswouldstillbe “The scripture reads,” said In hisremarks uponreceiving “I feellikeI’ve grown as He alsocredits hisstudents when I reflect upon my teaching, when Ireflect uponmyteaching, toburnwithinthem.But hearts of mydisciplesandcausingtheir tinued, “enlightening theminds as Jesus inthesestories,” he con- scriptures tous?’ us onthewayandopened ing withinuswhenhespoketo King, “‘were burn- notourhearts mind.” burn andcaused me to they openmy enlightening.caused They my to heart thatfind the students did most the of to hearts their burn withinI them. mindsthe of my disciples and causing “I “I often like to think of myself “I oftenliketothinkofmyself Jesus stories, inthese enlightening often like think to of as myself

28 of America.He joinedtheSaint from TheCatholic University he holdsamaster’s andPh.D. degree from Berea College,while to openmymind.” toburnandtheycausedme heart the enlightening.Theycausedmy find thatthestudentsdidmostof it’sI nottherole Ifindmyselfin. King holds a bachelor of arts King holdsabachelorofarts —Jason King saintvincentcollege. entirety atwww.youtube.com/ Convocation canbeviewedinits the 2020Founders’ Day Honors with theCOVID-19 pandemic, gathering restrictions associated pists from Ligonier, Pennsylvania. D.Ed., educators andphilanthro- Thoburn Jr., and Tina Thoburn, by agiftfrom thelateThomas W. Teaching Award ismadepossible authored twobooks. Journal ofMoral andhas Theology aseditorofthe journals, serves larly publishedininternational and TheologyofChildren. Aquinas; God, Work andMoney sus; CatholicMarriage; Ethics of Aliens, Monsters, Heroes andJe- and hiscoursestaughtinclude Vincent Collegefacultyin2005 Conducted virtually due to dueto Conducted virtually in The Thoburn Excellence Additionally, hehasbeenregu- —Jim Berger MCKENNA SCHOOL Winter 2021 Winter “The research research “The a number of the topics broached in the book are her in covered coursework. behind the book, the concepts discussed and the goals of the future of mental health and criminology all informed are the topics in by the undergraduate Illness class Mental and the Criminal and in the Process graduate course Jachimowski noted that Jachimowski her dissertation Excluding that it exciting is really “It to Mental Response Police she said. “I’m not saying this not saying she said. “I’m things those have book doesn’t wanted we —it does—but it up to be who picked anyone something from able to gain it.” Topics—Crisis Special she said. Teams,” Intervention like a lot of topics, bits “But, in introduced and pieces are other classes because there a number of special are populations in criminology.” Jachimowski process, estimated that it took a little than eight months more to complete the book and thrilled to she is beyond finally see this labor of love completed. has finally been published. I just hope people find it to their helpful and relevant or careers.” research for Service: Calls Health Corner and Street Gatekeepers for is available Psychiatrists at most major purchase booksellers. Jachimowski was eager Jachimowski fortunate “I was really The writers aimed to make lot of books can weigh “A that our systems are strained that our systems are get can’t we to a point where to those who adequate resources need it.” to collaborate with Cooper, of an associate professor criminology and criminal of University justice at Indiana and the chair of Pennsylvania her dissertation. with him in the to work Center at Advising Criminology she said. IUP,” the new book approachable for a multitude of audiences, eschewing technical jargon and heavy statistical analysis to appeal to in order practitioners, scholars and students alike. heavy in jargon, complicated statistics or abstract concepts,” help when they respond to calls to calls they respond help when for service, be that guidance, intervention or training. And, want that help, a lot of officers cases, they are and in most with what doing what they can is unfortunate It they have. In their exploration of the In she said, “Functionally,” “In my dissertation,” she my dissertation,” “In teams (CIT) and mental health training-based interventions, and of resources the availability The the social/personal factor. on CIT and book focuses more mental health training, though mentioned. the others are the book is a third Essentially, of my dissertation, expanded. an articleThen, I wrote about mental the influence of available on the officers’ health resources response.” police, the between relationships community and mental health the authors service providers, training contend that proper while the mental is imperative health system needs to devote to adequately resources more help. society are “systems down, connected. As one breaks so do the others. Officers need Response to Mental Health Health to Mental Response Calls for Service.” “I looked at three explained, police respond of how variables for to these types of calls service—crisis intervention A new book co-authored by by A newbook co-authored Response Police first Jachimowski “I was originally interested The new book serves as Professor Authors Book On Police Response To Mental Health Mental To Response Police On Book Authors Professor 29 Dr. Kayla Jachimowski, assistant Jachimowski, Kayla Dr. law of criminology, professor examines police and society, calls to mental health responses for service importance and the proper of police receiving training about mental health disorders. Health to Mental for Service: Calls and Street Gatekeepers Corner Psychiatrists, written by and Dr. Jachimowski A. Cooper, Jonathon was published by & Littlefield Rowman in and released November. became fascinated in the topic of mental health and police response while she conducted research for her dissertation at Indiana of Pennsylvania. University justice and in juvenile I did she said, “so delinquency,” at a lot of my school research on that topic. the doctoral level point before at some However, I I concluded my coursework, fascinating story a really heard about a person with a mental at a veterinary health disorder clinic and an allegedly dead that cat. I quickly realized a huge stigma around there’s individuals with mental health and being violent, disorders which generally is not true. I then shifted my focus to the the intersection between criminal justice and mental health systems.” somewhat of an extension of her dissertation, also entitled “Police Saint Vincent Magazine MCKENNA SCHOOL Shadow. of Thrones andThe White Rogers’ Neighborhood, Game The Office, Friends, Mister Games andtelevisionshows sons Why, Batman andHunger the movies Mean Girls, 13Rea- culture piecesanalyzed include careers makesenseofthem.” of theircriminologystudiesor how stages peopleinvarying it’s beneficialfor studentstosee theories indifferent ways,so do it. We allthinkaboutthese about issuesratherthanhow I demonstrate theirown thinking number ofauthorswhocould the ideaofhavinga fun! Ialsoreally liked wouldbe artifacts with more modern nological theories approach tocrimi- I realized thatafresh explained Daly, “and in ahip-hopsong,” nological theories elements ofcrimi- when Iexplained idea forthisbook modern culture. life and everyday logical theoriesto that applycrimino- Vincent College— ing several affiliatedwith Saint variety of contributors—includ- includes submissionsfrom a of Crime Through Pop Culture Palgrave Macmillan, Theories on Nov. 26andpublishedby sion andvideogames.Released popular works infilm,televi- to lifethrough awiderangeof bringing criminologytheories of Crime Through Pop Culture, bookTheories editor ofthenew fessor ofcriminology, as served Joining Daly, whoco-wrote Among the16different pop “I actuallyhadthe Dr. Sarah Daly, assistantpro - New DalyBook: “TheoriesOfCrimeThrough PopCulture”

department. Criminology can Criminology can department. Safin from thecommunication at theRogers CenterandMr. contributions from Dr. Winters disciplinary,” Daly said,“with Robinson, C’18,G’19. Painter, C’19,G’20;andColton Murphy, C’18,G’19;Chad Baumann, C’18,G’19;Morgan who contributedincludeRachel criminology master’s program mon, whilegraduatesofthe Vanetta, C’20;andRyan Lem- Kristopher Kell, C’20;Rachel students whocontributedwere SVC criminologygraduate Rogers Center. demic programming attheFred Simple Interactions andaca- family studiesanddirector of assistant professor ofchildand society; andDr. Dana Winters, professor of criminology, lawand ety; Dr. Eric Kocian, associate of criminology, lawandsoci- Jachimowski, assistantprofessor of communication;Dr. Kayla David Safin, associateprofessor faculty contributorsincluded Chad Painter, C’19,G’20, an analysisofTheOfficewith “I loved thatthiswasinter- Along withPainter, current 30 thought that their understanding thought thattheirunderstanding to more experiencedfaculty. I early intheircareers compared perspective sincethey’re relatively they alsoprovided aninteresting topublish,but opportunity And, notonlydidtheygetthe tion process andthinkcreatively. about thewritingandpublica- the studentschancetolearn dents intheseprojects. Thisgave teamed upwithgraduatestu- enjoyed thatsomeofthefaculty Ialsoreally be seeneverywhere. grave Macmillan inSeptember. and acontractsignedwithPal- identified inthesummerof2019 as contributorsandtopicswere took alittlelessthantwoyears, 2019, thepublishingprocess idea forthebookinJanuary submissions tosocialmedia. while alsotakinghercallfor leagues from across thecountry, some ofherprofessional col- Daly soughtcontributionsfrom colleagues andstudentsatSVC, positions.” ful forotherstudentsinsimilar of thetheoriescouldbehelp- “We had areview andedit After initiallyconceivingthe In additiontosolicitingher major booksellers. chase onlineandthrough most ters forsubsequenteditions!” and IhopethatI’ll receive chap- topopularculture tions oftheory readers tofindtheir own applica- with crime. in shows thathave nothingtodo their hatoffand we seeiteven this disciplinecan’t ever take time,” shesaid.“Thosewholove theories are around usallthe depictions ofcriminological and readers willunderstandthat editions. the possibilityofsubsequent Daly said, “and sometimeswe is depressing, unjustorviolent,” and Crime.” Tube® channelnamed“Culture to Daly’s creation ofanew You- submissions ofherpeersalsoled the wholetime.” but it’s beeneasyandamusing years from ideatopublication, and timely. It’s beenalmosttwo of theauthorswere really prompt process,” sheexplained,“and all The bookisavailable forpur- “In thepreface, Iencourage “I hopethatallthestudents “So muchofwhatwe study This enjoyment of reading the life, and hinted at life, andhintedat theories ineveryday of criminological forcing theprevalence engagement andrein- bolstering student as anotherwayof into hercourses incorporate thebook audience.” research toabroader nological theoriesand and introduce crimi- these funconnections channel—to make my YouTube® started this field.That’s I why need tofindjoy in Daly plans to Daly plansto MCKENNA SCHOOL

Winter 2021 Winter Dr. Michael J. Urick, C’04 J. Urick, Michael Dr. Urick was chosen for this was chosen for this Urick his released 2019, Urick In earned his M.B.A. Urick from Europe. As the only As the only Europe. from American associate North is to promote his role editor, the the journal throughout as U.S. and Canada as well paper to solicit and evaluate researchers submissions from will also serve He in this area. as lead editor of a special issue of the journal expected to be published in 2022. based on his expertise role in net- Excellence, Operational and past of researchers work experience as associate editor of Leadership for the Journal , based out of and Management Poland. book, first solely-authored How Myth: Generation The Intergenerational to Improve Workplace, in the Relationships while he served as contributor - and co-editor of a three-vol ume set of leadership books. manage- in human resource ment and a M.S. in leader- ship and business ethics from before University, Duquesne in manage- earning his Ph.D. of the University ment from Cincinnati.

Dr. Urick Named To Posts To Named Urick Dr. Dr. Michael J. Urick, C’04, C’04, Urick, J. Michael Dr. began the Exploring Urick he said, “I like to class,” “In The book series builds on this will also author two Urick Excellence Business Measuring joins a team of editors Urick associate professor of manage- associate professor of graduate director ment and - in Man of Science the Master - Excel agement: Operational named has been lence program, - the Explor the series editor for Practices Leadership ing Effective book Culture Popular through American series and the North associate editor for Measuring Both pub- Excellence. Business the United from lications are Publishing. Emerald Kingdom’s Practices Leadership Effective book Culture Popular through series as an extension of his teaching. classroom examples of leadership provide and organizational behavior popular cul- concepts from to make the material fun, ture to relatable engaging and more students.” Each book will ex- approach. one piece of pop culture, plore television se- including movies, ries, comic books, video games the and others, and analyze leadership styles evident in its conclude to characters in order whether similar leadership prac- supported research by tices are own in readers’ and would work decision-making contexts. of the first books in the series, with the first scheduled to be 2021. published in May is an academic peer-reviewed a forum journal that provides the theoryfor advancing and practice of assessing and man- aging non-financial strategic factors driving organizational and performance improvements dynamics. creation value While the Saint Vincent Vincent While the Saint One the SAP Business Since conference featured a wide array featured conference - of business and technology pro industries across fessionals from America. North immersed College students were andin the virtual presentations the throughout programming was also a group event, three-day as they led a panel showcased entitled Workforce “Emerging One with the SAP Business Vincent Candidates of Saint the panel they During College.” and opinions answers provided on an assortment of technical questions and workforce-related while demonstrating the skills, to thepersonality and approach people about of young workplace to enter the workforce. certification began at program College, more Vincent Saint attendedthan 110 students have more conferences, professional landed paid sum- than 80 have mer internships and 54 gradu- in the SAP work ates currently ecosystem.

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Robert Markley (center) advises students Luke Mulloy (left) and Mulloy advises students Luke (center) Robert Markley Students Attend Conference Attend Students Saint Vincent College’s Alex G. College’s Vincent Saint School of Business, McKenna and Government Economics took part in the 2020 ASUG SAP Business Practices: Best in virtual One conference October. complet- in or have enrolled are SAP Business ed the College’s certification underOne program Markley, the guidance of Robert the Carpenter Technology- - Spon Metals Specialty Latrobe in the McKenna Lecturer sored gives School. “This conference our students the opportunity with SAPto learn and network customers and One Business - the coun partners around from look “We stated Markley. try,” forward to speaking with these experts.” the 2020 ASUG Best event, One SAP Business Practices: was held virtuallyconference due to because of restrictions pandemic. The the COVID-19 Joel Robinson during the SAP Business One certification program in certification One program during the SAP Business Robinson Joel among the 32 students are and Robinson 2019. Mulloy December One SAP Business who participated Practices: in the 2020 ASUG Best virtual conference. 31 Saint Vincent Magazine BOYER SCHOOL facilitates their transition tosuccessasanurse.” clinical practiceprovides theoptimallearningexperience.It also Evidence thatthecombinationofsimulation labsand supports engage insimulatedpracticebefore theyinteract withpatients. have tohave alabwhere studentscan educational experience,” shesaid,“you provided by thesimulationlab. receive theextensive learningexperiences that itisimperative thatnursingstudents BSNprogram, explained coordinator oftheSaint Vincent College/ setting. aimed atmirroring areal-life clinicalcare features modern,high-techequipment, and Biomedical SciencesHall, lab thenew hands-on experience. Nursing (BSN)program withvaluable collaborative Bachelor ofSciencein Vincent College/Carlow University providing studentsenrolled intheSaint Herman Dupré SciencePavilion is By JimBerger From Gail left,labinstructor Seevers; sophomore Marissa Anderton; sophomore Caroline Hopkins; sophomore Suki Rowden. “If you wanttohave thehighest-quality Carla Tomas, MSN,RN,FNP-C, Housed intheJames F. Will Engineering simulationlabintheSisA new and Nursing Simulation LabProvides Hands-OnExperience Carla Tomas, MSN,RN,FNP-C 32 30 percent ofsimulation training inschoolhave betterpatient and Learningthatreported studentswhoreceived greater than the International Nursing AssociationforClinicalSimulation on simulationtraining,pointing toarecent studyconductedby Labs, emphasized the importance ofhands- Labs, emphasized theimportance and Carlow’s CollegeofHealth and Wellness the director ofboththeSaint Vincent Lab patient situations. simulations tointegratetheskillsintocomplex to refine theirskillsandthehigh-fidelity diagnostics. Students usetheequipment administration ofmedicineandtelemedicine as acomputeronwheels—usedforthe authentic, suchasamedicationcart—known and discusstheirsimulationexperience. recorded simulations,review patientoutcomes use adebriefing room inwhich theywatch record procedures. Students andfacultythen and speakers andHDcamerastoobserve located stationcompletewithacomputer, mannequins, largeLEDscreens andacentrally simulation centerequippedwithpatientbeds, clinical experiences,includingaskillslaband Dr. Danielle Curran, DNP, MSN,RN, The equipmenttheyuseforpracticeis Equipment labreplicates inthenew the BOYER SCHOOL Winter 2021 Winter The lab has also been lauded BSN graduates “Carlow’s that this program great “It’s they’d change. They absolutely they’d coming to the lab and love often the sims. They’ll they love come just to practice.” and students prospective by families and as the collaborative continues to BSN program the new so will facility. grow, had extraordinary have among outcomes and are those with the highest first- time pass rate for the National Examination Council Licensure (NCLEX) in the region,” is “Technology said Curran. important for learners and families, and the lab at Saint delivers. Vincent Westmoreland in is offered County.” “I interpret new and and students, our faculty for technology “I interpret equipment will be continually technology and Additional said Curran. of the future,” telemedicine is the wave “Utilizing Tomas said that the its first semester of operation, Throughout two to have We typically very about the lab. excited “They’re explain the needs of faculty and students for the IT department. for the and students of faculty the needs explain at Saint he said. “I was that everything essential works,” It’s every time the construction. all summer during Now Vincent prepare, I come out to of simulations, is a new group there updated and everything that simulators are is making sure to be done, always an update as it should. There’s functioning upload, or newsomething to add or technology to integrate.” students progress and future current added to the lab as the three including plans to introduce their curriculum, through and young baby new modeling a mother, patient simulators the exacerbated by prevalence child. And, with its increasing training will also be pandemic, telemedicine COVID-19 emphasized. people may not be able with COVID, seen now have we “As a health care by their house, but still need to be seen to leave our technology in the sim labs at the want to have We provider. very because it’s of hospitals and community settings same level training to our students.” this realistic important to provide as it enables her students, from response a glowing lab received while still them to step outside of the traditional classroom education. invaluable receiving with the patients, with in the sim room students involved three we watch room, each session videotaped. Then, in the debriefing or what ask what they think they did well the simulation. I’ll “In simulation, students are always waiting for something to something for always waiting are students simulation, “In Carlow mirror Pavilion was designed to Dupré The lab in the “which Tomas, said the lab,” drawing up plans for “When were we all simulation technology of both Carlow’s oversees Ferchak Bill From left are sophomore Shealyn Trostle, clinical instructor Marisa Harmon, sophomore Abby Horcicak and Horcicak Abby sophomore clinical instructor Harmon, Marisa Trostle, Shealyn sophomore left are From Masten. Mackenzie freshman 33 outcomes upon launching their nursing careers. their nursing launching upon outcomes is “It Curran. said condition,” change in their patient’s happen or crucialcalled a non- this in what can be to experience for students the In being held accountable. while still environment threatening to do a certain how nervous or do not know if they’re simulation, they made in the lab so are Mistakes can take a time out. skill, they in the actual clinical settings.” not made are Lab on its Wellness and College of Health University’s the same receive Vincent students at Saint campus, assuring that Tomas, BSN students. to all Carlow available as those resources worked Ferchak specialist Bill and simulation operations Curran administration and Information Vincent’s hand-in-hand with Saint the new lab would meet the Department to ensure Technology of Nursing Boards Council of State of the National requirements on Collegiate of the Commission standards and the accreditation Education. Nursing and drawings architectural changed multiple times, I had to have and the state board for inspection from and available drafts ready week came to campus multiple times a Curran and Dr. others. Bill their expertise and facilitate the the summer to share throughout very worked closely We of the lab. planning and development the highest quality experiential learning experiences together to have at SVC.” available Lab, Vincent Lab and the Saint Wellness and College of Health everythingessentially onsite and on-call to ensure runs smoothly. Engineering Students Float Idea Of Concrete Canoe By Jim Berger progress made. One of the most beloved spots on campus, Saint Vincent Lake “It has been great having a group of students with such different brims with activity during the spring months, its banks dotted with interests and knowledge working together. My focus has been working hikers, birdwatchers, wildlife and fishermen and women. This year, a on the hull shape of the canoe and ensuring that it will float. We have group of Saint Vincent College engineering students plans to add to two basic groups—the chemical and material engineering students this bustle. are focused on the concrete mixture, while the mechanical students Under the guidance of Dr. Derek Breid, assistant professor of are working on the physical hull design. It has been really interesting engineering, six seniors—Reese Capo, Danielle Koehler, Michael applying the knowledge gained from school to a real-world problem.” Moresea, Eric Pennella, D.J. Rossi and Jonas Wudkwych—have been Koehler, who also has a mechanical engineering focus, said that working on a year-long capstone project of building a functioning projects like this are what initially drew her to the engineering field. concrete canoe with the aim of sailing it on Saint Vincent Lake upon “My favorite aspect is watching the canoe become alive,” she said. its completion. “Taking an idea and building it is why I became an engineer in the first Breid explained that the project is the product of the Engineering place. I have come up with so many designs, but have never actually Department’s revamped curriculum, which includes an emphasis on built them. Now, I have the opportunity to bring an idea to life. We

BOYER SCHOOL BOYER larger scope, group-based design projects for each students’ required all intend to be paddling in Saint Vincent Lake before the end of the capstone. semester.” “Last spring,” Breid said, “I met with our junior students to give The group met twice a week during the first semester to conduct them an overview of what we’re looking for in a capstone and asked research, test concrete mixtures and create the design of the canoe. They if they had any ideas in mind as far as projects or applications. One plan to move into the building stage in February and have the canoe of the things I suggested was taking a look at some of the design ready to test by the early spring. While they are proud to be the first competitions sponsored by various engineering societies. Over the Saint Vincent contingent to take part in the concrete canoe capstone, summer, I heard from two of the students, Danielle and Jonas, Wudkwych and Koehler said that being the pioneers also comes with who had looked into the concrete canoe competition offered by the some challenges. American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE). This seemed like a “We don’t have anyone that we can readily ask who actually has doable project for where our program is right now and the students experience working on a concrete canoe,” said Wudkwych. “While we seemed really interested in it.” can research other schools in past competitions, it isn’t a replacement for Since the beginning of the fall semester, the group has been tasked actually experiencing completing a build.” with every aspect of planning and constructing a functioning canoe. Koehler agreed, saying that it’s difficult to know whether the group Such a broad project mirrors many real-world engineering projects, is always on the right track, but she has faith in her and her colleagues’ which require the cooperation of a group of engineers, each with a work. different specialty. “We feel that we have put in a lot of effort up to this point and are “This project brings in a lot of areas of engineering and a lot of confident that it will work out as planned.” concepts that maybe not every student has experience with,” said Though they may be the first SVC group to take part in the concrete Breid. “It would give an opportunity for a chemical engineer and a canoe capstone, they don’t plan to be the last and have recruited a material engineer and a mechanical engineer to all work together.” trio of underclass engineering majors in juniors Anthony Berardelli He noted that the students concentrating in chemical and material and Zachary Kuzel and sophomore Cara Luallen to help in this year’s engineering have been working to develop the proper mix of concrete project while gaining invaluable experience for the future. and the process by which it is mixed, poured and cured, while the “We felt if we invited underclassmen to join the project,” said mechanical engineering students are tasked with analyzing the stresses Koehler, “the project could continue in the coming years.” produced by the canoe supporting its own weight, plus the weight of The students followed rules and parameters from previous ASCE its occupants, while floating in the water. concrete canoe competitions and are planning to form a chapter of the “Part of the requirements,” he said, “is that the students are to society at Saint Vincent, which will enable SVC to take part in future analyze the design by modeling these stresses that are going to be put competitions. While they may not get to showcase this year’s project on the canoe and modeling the flotation. This includes measuring on a national level, Breid feels that the students are amassing significant the force that the water is putting on the canoe, plus the canoe’s own hands-on experience that will prove invaluable for their future. weight and the weight it will be carrying. Doing mechanical analysis “This gives students experience in teamwork, designing, planning, is a big part of it, as they’ll be modeling the stresses that are going to building and testing,” he said. “We talk about career readiness and be developed and then work with materials engineers to see if the how to talk about yourself in interviews. How are they going to set concrete mix works.” themselves apart in an interview from someone who may have gone to Wudkwych, whose focus is mechanical engineering, has enjoyed a larger school? This capstone project is one of the ways. It’s something working in a group setting and has been fascinated by watching the that’s pretty unique here.”

Saint Vincent Magazine 34 FRED ROGERS CENTER Winter 2021 Winter A passionate advocate for for A passionate advocate “This will be an anti-bully- the University of Kansas. He of Kansas. He the University has individually commis- more sioned and premiered for than 150 original works solo and has given percussion across and chamber recitals Europe, the U.S., Australia, China and Zealand, New Mexico. music education, children’s channel this pas- will Hills a 50-minute sion to create music performance/assembly for elementaryprogram from schools, using research Archive Rogers the Fred ways different to explore tackled in which Rogers difficult social concepts and topics with children. he said, “that ing program,” to centers on issues related social media and the impor- tance of self-confidence and self-esteem.” Cory Hills Grammy award-winner Hills Hills award-winner Grammy ining the Fred Rogers Center’s Center’s Rogers ining the Fred - to learn about Rog archives vast neigh- use of music in his ers’s intersec- borhood, researching best practices in tions between of multicultural streams various a education and developing model that incorporates music listening and music making as a practical guide for building cultural open-mindedness for children. families and young appoint- will begin his one-year 2021. An ment in September composer performer, active artist in Los and recording as a member Angeles, as well of the Los Angeles Percussion Quartet, he holds a bachelor’s - North in music from degree a master University, western of music performancefrom Conservatorium,Queensland a master of music theory from and a of Kansas the University doctorate of musical arts from

Katherine Palmer Palmer, who will begin her who will Palmer, plans to pursue Palmer teachers and their communities of musi- in celebrating the role in bringing about cal expression happiness and learning in joy, said Dr. of children,” the lives - Schomburg, execu Roberta Rogers of the Fred director tive Center. in January, fellowship one-year in mu- degree holds a bachelor’s the University sic (clarinet) from as a master as well of Miami, of music (clarinet), master of arts and (ethnomusicology) doctorate of musical arts from is She University. State the curator of educa- currently Instrument tion at the Musical (MIM) in Phoenix, Museum she is in charge where Arizona, and teaching of developing ethnomusico- interdisciplinary, logical content. the the concept of ‘expanding closely exam- by neighborhood’ Inaugural Gretsch Fellows in Children’s Music Selected Music Children’s in Fellows Gretsch Inaugural Accomplished children’s children’s Accomplished support generous With were and Palmer Hills and I would like “Dinah Fellows Music Gretsch “The music educator, music histo- music music educator, Katherine rian and clarinetist and award-winning Palmer composer and percussionist, author Cory book children’s been selected as the have Hills of the newly Fellows first two Fellowship Gretsch created at the Music in Children’s Center for Early Rogers Fred - Me Learning and Children’s College. Vincent dia at Saint Gretsch and Dinah Fred from the Gretsch and their family, in Children’s Fellowship to conduct was created Media best and develop research practices in music experiences within the ethos for children Rogers and vision of the Fred Center and its mission “to as confi- grow help children dent, competent and caring human beings.” a competitive selected from than 40 ap- field of more the throughout plicants from States. United to thank the dedicated team College for Vincent at Saint said Fellows,” finding these of Fred CEO Gretsch, Fred “They Enterprises. Gretsch - of knowl both bring a wealth edge, unique experiences and passion for music and shared challenge now We children. to Hills and Mr. Ms. Palmer this opportunityseize to the continuing us in fullest. Join by Rogers the legacy of Fred of children enriching the lives music.” through will carry forward the legacy their through Rogers of Fred that engage keystone projects their families, their children, 35 Saint Vincent Magazine ATHLETICS introductions. Breakout rooms remarks priorto alumni Smetanka, C’12. head footballcoachAaron and alumnirelations and senior director ofdevelopment vice president; Ben Becze, Mallory, C’06G’13,executive Fortunato, C’12;Dr. Jeff coordinated by Armando Event. Thisannualevent was Annual AlumniNetworking Building CharacterSeries 2nd current footballplayers forthe videoconference sessionwith inatwo-hour participated members ofthefootballteam College alumniwhowere volleyball asatoughactto many inNCAADivision III ship in2018wasviewedby Pittsburgh champion- “The associate athleticdirector. these bids,” saidSue Hozak, we have beensoluckywith in thelastcycle andiswhy we createdand partnerships because ofallthehard work of thesechampionshipsis 2025-26. held from 2022-23through Division I,IIandIIItobe of NCAAchampionshipsin rounds andfinalsitesnary sites announcedforprelimi- than 450selectionsofhost selection wasoneofmore Fieldhouse.Saint Vincent’s University’s UPMCCooper Nov. 17-19atDuquesne pionship, scheduledfor Women’s VolleyballCham- 2022 NCAADivision III asthehostfor serve SportsPITTSBURGH, will lege, inconjunctionwith Coach Smetanka provided On December 9,24 “Ibelieve thesuccess SaintCol- Vincent SAINT VINCENTTOHOST2022NCAACHAMPIONSHIP FOOTBALL ALUMNIHOLDNETWORKINGEVENT to agreat career path intheir graduate, theyare moving on career paths. When ourplayers intheir or jobopportunities learn aboutfuture internship Smetanka. “Thecurrent players on andoffthefield,” said walked intheirsamepath the student-athleteswho current players tolearnabout provide for theopportunity Networking Night hashelped Bearcat Football Alumni current athletes. excellent conversation withthe experiences whileengagingin share professional andpersonal foralumnito opportunity commenced andprovided the and women’s gymnastics. basketball, women’s bowling volleyball, men’s andwomen’s pionship events inwomen’s national orregional cham- NCAA divisions,theyinclude years. Encompassing allthree nia region over thenextfive ed tothewestern Pennsylva- 11 NCAAhostingbidsaward- universities indiscussingthe administrators from other representatives andathletic officials, SportsPittsburgh ence, Hozak joinedlocal about tothisday.” follow andisstillbeingtalked “The Saint Vincent College In press avirtual confer- 36 future activitieslikethis, please in would liketoparticipate Bearcat footballalumnuswho bond” saidBecze. “If you’re a of communityandcommon build aneven greater sense with ourBearcat alumnito students toengageandconnect forourcurrentopportunity and inthecommunity.” athletically, socially, spiritually, TOGETHER academically, Family forlifeas we RISE are oftheBearcat part Football players andalumnitoknow you But we alwayswantthecurrent as aschoolbeing98percent. job placementandsuccessrate fields ofstudywithourcurrent us achancetoholdthese ing acollegetown, thisgives and thecombinationwithbe- fans inthecomingyears.” student-athletes, familiesand from years pasttowelcome to continuethesuccess tive director. “We are excited SportsPITTSBURGH execu- past,” saidJennifer Hawkins, held championshipsinthe is satisfiedwithhow we have years shows thattheNCAA several events inthecoming NCAA whilestillholding pionships hostsfrom the “This event wasatremendous “Pittsburgh town isasports “To receive the11cham- Ghee, C’14, G’18. Doebler, C12;andDariusMc- C’12; Terry Kernan, C’12;Zach Werner, C’18;Scott Weaver, ter, C’12;Mike Kale, C’12;Nick Mark Cal, C’15;Mike Vanderwa- nia, C’11; Marc Gonzales, C’10; Hernandez, C’13;Marco Sylva- C’13; Josh Vigna,C’12; Juan Mylant, C’11; Josh Catalano, C’12; Joe Yezovich,C’12; Joe ery, C’14; Jimmy J. Muraco, odring, C’10; Jim P. Montgom - JakeSmith, Wo C’12; Jeff - Jones,C’13; Jack Welsh, C’74; C’08; Evan Lucas, C’12;Ian Fortunato, C’12;BillD. Yanicko, [email protected].” reach outtothealumniofficeat for everyone.” will provide anamazingevent Pittsburgh has,Iamsure we traditionthatceptional sports championship. theex- “With turn around forthe2022 Hozak saidabouttheshort timeline andgetrighttoit,” our notesandputtogethera championship event. was selectedtohostaNCAA Athletic Conference member first timethataPresidents’ November 2018.It wasthe after successfullydoingsoin Championship atDuquesne, III Women’ssion Volleyball will hosttheNCAADivi- which Saint Vincent College ond timeinfouryears in onships inPittsburgh.” tothenextchampi- forward these championshipsandlook a great successofwelcoming “In thepast,we have shown Pittsburgh Mayor Bill Peduto. hospitablecity,”be avery said various championships and Taking were part Armando “Our staffwillreview allof This willmark thesec- ALUMNI NEWS ALUMNI HOMECOMING AND FALL FAMILY WEEKEND

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Saint Vincent Magazine ALUMNI NEWS them the opportunity to travel to them theopportunity totravel to college studentswhileaffording scholarships tofirst-generation Scholars program, whichawards College Stanley Black&Decker theSaint the creationVincent of and in2016, hespearheaded involved withhisalmamater, Ansell hasremained deeply Global Tools andStorage Group. its vice president andpresident of where heis currently executive ployed byStanley Black&Decker, Since 1999, hehasbeenem- FameHall of in2016. College Athletic Saint Vincent team andwasinductedintothe standout ontheBearcat baseball ments, Ansell wasalsoafour-year addition tohisacademicachieve- Excellence inPolitical Science. In Collegefor Academic Awardcent honors andearning theSaint Vin- science, graduating withhighest scienceinpolitical a bachelorof Cockeysville, Maryland, earned Jeffery D. Ansell, C’90, of at alaterdate. in aformalon-campusceremony guished group willberecognized to Saint Vincent. This distin- torious serviceandcommitment meri- Distinction inrecognition of announced its2020 Alumni of Saint Vincent College has SAINT VINCENT COLLEGE ANNOUNCES 2020 ALUMNI OFDISTINCTION Jeffery D. Ansell, C’90 Jenna, Jordan,and Joseph. Jillian fourchildren— the proud parents of FameAthletic Hallof inductee, are C’92, afellow2016Saint Vincent Ansell andhiswife, Jackie (Capizzi), placements andjobopportunities. employees forpotentialinternship facilities tomeetwiththecompany’s the Stanley Black&Decker corporate started a mission in the Dominican started amission intheDominican DiCuccio andhiswife, Marge, Purvis Medical Center. the Jean while hewaspastchairof World directors of Servants,board of Community College andsitsonthe Butler County serves asvicechairof medicalaffairs.of Currently, he Health System’s firstvicepresident Prison andbeingnamedtheButler medical director forButlerCounty serving a10-year tenure asthe bilitation Center for32years, while Sunnyview NursingandReha - director attheButlerCounty-owned DiCuccio alsoservedasthemedical more than44,000. physicians andapatientnetworkof which wouldgrow toincludesix on tostarthisownmedicalpractice, Jefferson MedicalSchool. Hewent earning hismedicaldegree from sciencedegree inbiology,of before Gibsonia, graduated withabachelor Dr. William A. DiCuccio, C’70, of Dr. William A. DiCuccio, C’70 38 liam, C’97, andKimberly, C’99. Saint Vincent College graduates Wil- The DiCucciosare theparents of 3,000. restored eyesighttomore than more than100,000patientsand to treat cataracts, which hastreated with state-of-the-artoperating rooms local residents andaneyecenter a waterpurificationplantforthe impoverished students, establishing school thateducatesmore than400 community tobuildafaith-based Republic, workingwiththelocal and finallythesecond-largest nurs- tion, apharmacybenefit company and health managementorganiza- hospitals,of amajorinsurance plan institutions, includinga consortium health care as CFOatanumberof public accountingbefore serving began hiscareer asapartnerin M.B.A. from EasternUniversity, he player. After goingontoearn an bowling alleyandwasanavidcard he alsoworked inthecampus and Dionne Warwick (1968), while by superstarsRay Charles(1967) responsible fororganizing concerts on theentertainmentcommittees accounting. As astudent, heserved sciencedegree in a bachelorof ton, SouthCarolina, graduated with Mark W. Durishan, C’70, Charles- of Mark W. Durishan, C’70 and onedaughter, Angela. oneson,are theparents of Greg, levels. Heandhislatewife, Roberta, boards at boththelocalandnational has servedonnumerous charitable Directorscent Collegeand Board of the Saint Vin- Giunto isamemberof several entrepreneurial firms. of ship roles, includingCEOandowner San Francisco leader inavariety of worked inPittsburgh, Denverand to Fortune 500corporations. He from middle-market businesses ness, withaclientlistthatranged mercial and casualtyinsurance busi- embarking onacareer inthecom- in business administration, before Florida; earned abachelor’s degree Paul P. Giunto, C’70, Fort of Myers, his age in a round of golf. his ageinaround of the USGA andattempting toshoot rules official forthePGA, NCAA and underprivileged children, servingas devoted toservingfamiliesand his retirement supportingcharities He ismarriedtoBetty, andspends celebrated inEnglish. altar serverattheparish’s firstMass Archabbey Basilica, whilehewas Confirmation intheSaint Vincent his First HolyCommunion and A Latrobe native, Durishanreceived U.S. andCanada. ing homechainbasedinboththe Paul P. Giunto, C’70 - ALUMNI NEWS - Winter 2021 Winter 1970s C’76, Tormey, “Terry” Terrence was recently appointed CEO at Xenon-VR a medical Inc., device company bringing VR to the Ophthalmic electedwas He market. Diagnostics ofto the Board American the Trustees, ofCollege Healthcare ofAdvisors at KannalifeBoard and PhysioCue Inc. (KLFE), dained a deacon in 2004 for the dained a deacon Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston, he is an Oblate of Saint Benedict and is Archabbey ofVincent Saint ministry now pursuing pastoral He in the Diocese of Charleston. have three Marcia, and his wife, D.O., Jr., including Stephen sons, and Benjamin. Thomas C’94; and his wife, C’69, John Kriak, theirBonnie Kriak celebrated 50th wedding anniversary on with a blessing 2020, October 24, Church at Saint Clement ceremony married in 1970. they were where It is a scriptural journey It is a scriptural Scripture. the from passages with selected Book of the Genesis through his Taking Book of Revelation. the Holy Spirit, from inspiration a bachelor of has Steve Deacon Saint in biology from arts degree he graduation Following Vincent. Navy, served in the United States in medi- a Ph.D. then received (immunology) cal microbiology University Virginia West the from a He had School of Medicine. the National at career successful Safety Institute for Occupational - (CDC) in Morgan and Health the National Farm directed town, Wisconsin, in Medicine Center to the CDC as a senior returned Or scientist. biological research

- Dorothy Kaman Dorothy Class Notes 1960s has been C’67, Howe, Richard W. elected chairperson of- the Foun the Community for dation Board ofCollege County. Beaver Stephen Deacon Olenchock, A. P’64, Ph.D., C’68, has published a book, the Holy Thank - Spirit: Reflec tions on Holy 1940s the oldest C’42, Sr., Joseph Majer ofliving alumnus Vincent Saint 2020 at August 29, died on College, Florida. the age of 99 in Clearwater, World and He was a Marine Corps and later taught and II veteran War Johnstown Catholic coached at McCort), High School (now Bishop Area Township then at Conemaugh about his more read To High School. visit https://obituar achievements, ies.tribdem.com/obituary/joseph- majer-sr-1079964450. and C’46, Andrew, an- their 70th wedding celebrated They 2020. June 24, niversary on ages 94 and 89 respectively are in the same house and reside their family and they raised where Norton, in have lived for 65 years ten have four children, They Ohio. - and 13 great-grand grandchildren has a bachelor ofAndrew children. in chemistry. science degree - Dr. Paul F. Moersdorf, C’70 Moersdorf, F. Paul Dr. Dr. Paul F. Moersdorf, C’70, of Elon, C’70, Moersdorf, F. Paul Dr. with graduated North Carolina, a bachelor of in science degree a master earning before chemistry, of in physical science and doctorate with a minor in oceanography, Old Dominion from meteorology, University. he taught While at Old Dominion, mathematics and computer sci- joining the Nationalence before in 1978, Office Oceanographic oceanographic he created where to being promoted After databases. Tactical chief scientist for the Navy’s he Support System, Environmental ofwas named director the Naval and Oceanography Meteorology Space and Oceanography Council’s overseeing procurement Program, initiatives for the worldwide receipt He of and processing satellite data. to deputy chiefwas promoted of staff charged integration, for program planning and with programming, andbudgeting for meteorological equipment used by oceanographic He added Navy and Marines. the U.S. ofadditional duties as director the coordinating Office, Special Projects and special operations intelligence, projects. highly classified Moersdorf spent three retiring, After on the faculty at Elon Univer years and oceanography teaching sity, native ofA science. environmental he is married Jersey, New Falls, Little to Katherine. CORRECTION John P. McCann, C’70 McCann, John P. McCann is married to Kathy. In In is married to Kathy. McCann with Baker addition to his role who completed a McCann, Tilly, half at the age of marathon 63, active in mentoring young remains at a free assisting tax professionals, working out golfing, clinic, care and playing cards. McCann, who would go on to who would go on to McCann, in taxation degree a master’s earn Morris University, Robert from in the has enjoyed a long career accounting and finance industry, stint as beginning with a 25-year He Young. a partner at Ernst and In- then was named CFO for Oberg a position he held for five dustries, stint as tax a 10-year before years, & McDowell principal at McCrory as part- tenure and a three-year LLC Currently, LLC. ner at ParenteBeard he is partner emeritus for Baker LLP. US, Tilly As a student at Saint Vincent, Vincent, As a student at Saint Radio WSVC for was a DJ McCann as well as announcer for Bearcat basketball. men’s John P. McCann, C’70, of Churchill; C’70, McCann, John P. with honors with a graduated accounting, in degree bachelor’s for Award the College’s earning in Business Academic Excellence Administration. 39 A photo ID in the Ed McCormick photo ID in the Ed McCormick A story on page 43 of the fall issue David Baker, should have read C’79, not David Parker. Saint Vincent Magazine Deaths

ber 11, 2020. Robert Gearing, C’54, onSeptem- 2020. George Frost, C’54,2, onAugust 6, 2020. Frank P. IozziP’54, onDecember September 8, 2020. Dr. John Macey, P’52, C’57, on October 1, 2020. W. Raymond Levay, P’51,on 18, 2020. John R. West Jr.,on August C’49, 1, 2020. John S. Tosh, C’48, onDecember 2020. C’50, S’54,onDecember15, Rev. NoelRothrauff, O.S.B., P’45, theCollege. alumnus of 29, 2020. Hewastheoldestliving Joseph MajerSr., C’42, onAugust ALUMNI NEWS Commonwealth of PennsylvaCommonwealth of - from stateemploymentwiththe Scott Ringstad, C’80, retired 1980s ery, Robert Callen, William McEn- Mark Durishan, ChadRittle, McCann, Richard McHugh, rence, Richard Bienvenue, John Owen Grumbling, Mike Law- Vincent Morris, CharlesGregg, Hohman,DiCuccio, William Reed, Robert Kessler, Joseph Kopay, Gary Williams, Robert Scott,DeLauro, Anthony John included FrankNelson, James Those classmates takingpart the Saint Vincent Alumni office. Ben BeczeandKatie Vitale of conference, whichalsoincluded recently hadanonlinevideo- 1970 theClass of Members of and JosephMcAlarnen. specializes inthree dedicated their supplychain. The company theelectronic documentsfor all of that allowcompaniestosupport company mangestheIT processes tions consultingfirm, todaythe in 1997asanenterprisesolu- growth andrecognition. Started accomplishments,23 years of through thepast based company led thePittsburgh- E-Commerce has Innovate officer of executive chief president and Karen Puchalsky, C’87, founder, Pennsylvania. Regional MedicalCenter inDallas, Sharon been namedpresident of Robert Rogalski, C’86,has service. 30 years of counselor on June 19, 2020, with nia asavocationalrehabilitation on August 3, 2019. Lougene “Gene” W. Kantor, P’63, ber 2, 2020. John A. Sebak, C’62,onSeptem- passed awayon January 1, 2021. Domenic A. Meffe Sr., C’61,who December 6, 2020. Joseph T. Maloy, Ph.D. C’61, on September 18, 2020. Thomas E. Koziatek, C’60, on tember 25, 2020. Charles J. Schafer, C’59, onSep- August 12, 2020. Dr. Richard E. Doll, C’57,on on November20, 2020. Rev. Edward S. Litavec, C’56, S’60, 18, 2020. Edward Hipp, C’56,onOctober ber 30, 2020. Joseph G. Mucci, C’55,onNovem- 16, 2020. Richard Mowry Jr., C’55,onMay 40 Executive and Institute of Indus- Executive andInstituteof lished inSupply&DemandChain Business Times. Shehasbeenpub- Places to Work bythePittsburgh 25 Women inBusiness andBest Women inBusiness andthe Top award, Pennsylvania’s Best50 awards suchastheINC.of 500 have beenhonored withavariety Karen andInnovateE-Commerce ers andotherthird-party providers. care providers, customers, suppli- banks, insurance carriers, health tion betweenenterprisesandtheir and streamlines thecommunica- information securely foritsclients sensitive andconfidentialbusiness cash processes. Itmovescritical, customers’ supplychainorder to and specializesinsupporting transactions processes billionsof file sharingcloudservice. The firm and InVaultive, asecure emailand Secure Communication Gateway solutions; ManagedServices, from 2001-2007, onDecember16. Dr. Thomas Mans,academicdean December 9, 2020. Dr. Robert Michalow, C’91,on November 19, 2020. Stephen M. Sparks, C’89,on October 11, 2020. Mary Ann (Krawtz) Price, C’86, on 27, 2020. James D. Hughes,on July C’82, December 13, 2020. David A. Shaw, C’75,on August 16, 2020. Michael J. O’Hare, C’69,on September 11, 2020. Rev. John J. O’Malley, S’65,on November 17, 2020. Christopher R. Pignoli, C’63, on November 11, 2020. Anthony J. Petrarca, C’63,on C’63, on April 24, 2020. Peter F. Abt, Colonel, USAFRet., Group. Healthcare PhysicianServices HCA theContinental Divisionof of medicalofficer pointed thechief Scott Joy, M.D., C’88,wasap- practice inBerryville, Virginia. psychotherapy began aholistic Services. She Behavioral Health Loudoun County 20 years with retired after Theresa (Bittner) George, C’88, keep theirvaluabledatasafe. other industryleaders onhowto Security: Are youPrepared? for hosted abusiness seminar, Cyber cyber securitysolutions. Puchalsky ous radio programs asaleader in and hasbeeninterviewedbyvari- Times’ Personalities Pittsburgh of featured inPittsburgh Business Business Page. Shewasalso several timesonKDKA-TV’s Sunday Column Sectionaswellfeatured trial &Systems EngineersExpert important newquestions, suchas zation andexamines anumberof its powerfuleffect on humancivili- explores core bodyregulation and release inFebruary. The book W.W. Nortonandscheduledfor Made UsHuman, publishedby ing: HowOurInner Thermostat has written thebookHeartwarm- at theUniversitéGrenoble Alpes, socialpsychology ciate professor of Hans Rocha Ijzerman, C’03,asso- Magazine. Under 40Honoree byPittsburgh as a202040 been recognized 21, andhehas at Solutions development growth and of vice president Albert Ciuksza Jr. C’02, isthe ALUMNI NEWS Winter 2021 Winter Dr. Richard D. Wis- D. Richard Dr. on December 9, 2020. on December 9, and her husband, Joshua Joshua and her husband, Chrissy Scott and and Scott C’02; Chrissy Dowler, of on the death Scott their Kelly and stepfather, father, husband, respectively, solik, on the C23, Isabella Sparks, M. Stephen ofdeath father, her C’89, on November 19, Sparks, 2020. ofAngela Belli, director the Reserve, Nature Winnie Palmer David ofon the death her father, on November 27, Check, M. 2020. faculty member Mark Kachmar, on Management, in Business Marilyn ofthe death his mother, on November 11, Kachmar, J. 2020. O.S.B., Anthony Grossi, Father Linda ofon the death his mother, 2020. on November 14, Grossi, - Presi Owens, retired, Patricia and her husband, office, dent’s facilities management, Tom, of on the death her mother, on Sweeney, “Millie” Mildred 2020. October 30, Amelia Rader was born on July July was born on Amelia Rader Rader, to Alyssa 2020, 24, C’15, Rader. Megan Megan Condolences are offered to: offered are Condolences C’96; Wissolik, Redilla Barbara C’88; Wissolik, Damien R. Tracey C’86; Wissolik, Erica R. Condolences John Richard Sigg, IV (Jack) was was (Jack) IV Sigg, John Richard 2020 to born September 13, and C’13, John Sigg III, C’13, and was Sigg, Fitzgerald ofAs- baptized at Saint Francis on Maryland, sisi in Columbia, October 11. and special events coordinator and special events coordinator at the Pittsburgh at Live! Casino Greensburg. Mall, Westmoreland Stoner, Kyli C’16, was selected recently as a 2021 New Council Leaders for the Fellow Chap- Pittsburgh Selection is a highly competi- ter. and fellows attend tive process to program training a six-month how to be a part in building learn a new governing coalition for millennials. is an C’19, Olivia Cerniglia, Inside sales district manager and she is currently ADP, with pursuing studies at for a master of science in higher education degree of Class 2022. administration, accepted accepted welcomed their first child welcomed their first child Kalyne (Linville) Heinmuller, (Linville) Heinmuller, Kalyne Heinmuller, Paul C’12, and Atty. C’10, Ashton Heinmuller on November 2020. 13, a new position as the promotions a new position as the promotions 2010s has been C’10, Brinker, Jason for the named to the board In Edu- Partners Latrobe Greater cation Foundation. C’11, recently Camaione, Tyler in clinical completed a doctorate psychology at the University of Denver. started a C’12, Donahue, Lauren director new position as program for new student engagement at the University of Dame. Notre C’14, Esq., Thompson, Jo-Anne accepted a position as an energy law attorney and environmental and Nurick, Wallace at McNees Harrisburg. C’15, Wateska, Brenda Jennifer Bradford, In June 2020, Jennifer Bradford, C’08, joined the staff of D.O., Associates of- Pediatric Westmore She is a pediatrician seeing land. patients at both the Greensburg and Irwin offices. the impact of cli- mate change on society and how striving to keep our temperature in an optimal can help range - us in relation - was pro Births Andrea McCullum Mejia, D.O., D.O., McCullum Mejia, Andrea C07, and her husband Pharm.D., M.D., Mejia Garces, Juan Carlos Sebastian welcomed their son, June on Mejia McCullum, Andrew 2020. 27, 41 Matthew Hanley, Hanley, Matthew C’07, moted to serve as of vice president sales and technol- Rubber Vail ogy at Inc. 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oe Scarpo, C’84, succinctly states that his Two other Bearcat alumni are part of Joe’s professional team. Keith Biskup, C’02, states that “...in my first accounting class, involvement with the Benedictines (and Saint J the professor wrote a number on the chalkboard...and asked Vincent College) has made all the what it represented. The answer: the cost of difference in his life. That simple “...when much has the class for the semester; if we went to class been given...much or not, the price was the same. That simple line of wisdom from the Gospel is a statement served as a beacon for my entire cornerstone for his professional and will be required...” college career, and now, carries over into my professional life with clients.” Joe Howard, personal life. “The quote accurately —Luke12:48 C’16 recalls “...that the vigorous curriculum explains and illuminates my view provided me with the knowledge to stand out of life. If we have been blessed and among competitors; likewise, I learned what it means to be part of community.” managed to turn that blessing into financial reward, For almost 30 years, Joe Scarpo has not only “talked the talk, there is a responsibility to give back,” says Joe. but walked the walk.” He has taken a significant leadership role His favorite courses at the college were philosophy and theology. in raising funds for the Colleges’ Athletic Department through “They made me look inside my being and make conscious decisions the annual Bearcat Open Invitational golf event. His personal regarding my role in the world. That educational experience prepared contributions to that event mirror his tribute from the Gospel, me to learn how ‘to think’ and garnered knowledge to allow me to “when much has been given...much will be required.” help to dramatically change the lives of others.” Joe Scarpo has “set the bar” high for all of us. As one of our Upon graduation, Joe created a professional organization, Private alumni or a friend of Saint Vincent, if you have any desire to Wealth Advisors (now part of CAPTRUST), that daily puts into strengthen our mission, consider contacting one of us here at practice the lessons learned at Saint Vincent College. Joe and his Saint Vincent College. professional team speak to each of their clients to not only strengthen Jim Bendel, C’60 their personal assets, but to be very aware that “we all have a Planned Giving Officer responsibility to set part of our treasure aside to make the world a Office: 724-805-2948 • Cell: 724-244-4805 better place.” [email protected]

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