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Emmanuel College is moving into the new millennium full speed ahead, with new programs, new partners, and new technology for a new generation of students. In order to main­ tain our competitive edge, Emmanuel looks for new ways to engage the interest A Message from of students. Building partnerships and strategic alliances and developing collabora­ tions such as the Colleges of the for cooperative learning opportunities several city councilors, and our state Fenway allow Emmanuel to continue and an important resource for the representative and state senator to provide the best education for Colleges of the Fenway. recently have come to Emmanuel to learn more about our plans. Their our students. Emmanuel's bold new campus develop­ suggestions are insightful, and we appre­ Focusing on our students, their envi­ ment plan partners the College with ciate their sound support as we move ronment, and what tools they need to one of the foremost pharmaceutical forward in this process. We hope to succeed, we are making many improve­ companies in the world. Merck & receive approval from the community ments on campus. Although Emmanuel Company is planning to build its and the City of Boston later this year. was one of the first colleges in the area flagship research and development to wire its entire campus for voice, video facility in New England on Emmanuel's Recently Emmanuel launched its rede­ and data, Emmanuel must continue to campus. This partnership between signed website, www.emmanuel.edu. upgrade its computer technology and Merck and Emmanuel will provide I invite you to join the more than look for new ways to incorporate the financial flexibility to enhance 17,000 people who have taken a look technological advances into the curricu­ our programs and facilities. Our already. You will find an interactive site lum. The latest improvements include plans include building a new state-of­ that features video clips, on-line two state-of-the-art, multimedia class­ the-art residence hall with suite-style applications for traditional students rooms that opened on the third floor accommodations which will make and adult learners, and extensive infor­ of the Administration Building this past living on campus a very appealing mation about the College. The website fall. In addition, foundation support is option for all of our students. Related is continuously evolving, with news funding new computer technology for plans include a new student center, and services being added regularly. Visit the Biology and Art Departments. Our a renovated gymnasium, and enhance­ often to keep in touch with us and to faculty and students are thrilled with ments for several academic programs. learn more about Emmanuel today and these modern enhancements to the In addition, Merck's presence on the our future plans. educational program. campus will offer unprecedented Clearly, we are at an exciting point in opportunities for student internships We also have begun the complete tech­ the College's history. With Emmanuel's and the possibility of Merck scientists nological renovation of Emmanuel's Catholic tradition of academic excel­ and staff teaching seminars and offering Library Lecture Hall. Slated to be lence as the centerpiece, the College related programs at Emmanuel. ready for use this coming fall, it is will be well-equipped with modern another example of how Emmanuel is We have been encouraged by the facilities, new technology, and inno­ incorporating technology into the cur­ positive response to our plan from the vative programs to educate new riculum to enrich the academic program. community and city and state officials. generations of students. I look forward Funded by a challenge grant and private Neighborhood representatives tell us to sharing future developments with contributions, this spacious facility will that our informational community you in the months ahead. be one of the largest and most up-to­ meetings about the proposed devel­ date of its kind in the Fenway area. opment are open and demonstrate Sister Janet Eisner, SND, President Because of its size, location, and tech­ Emmanuel's respect for the people nological innovation, it will be a center in the area. Congressman Capuano, Professor Joel Kowit Talks Emmanuel and Merck About Merck & Company 2 Cambridge Rindge and Latin An I nsider's View High School Art Teacher Deborah Haverty Offers Her 3 Students a Unique Perspecti ve on Her Alma Mater Emmanuel Students Trade Palms and Spring Break at a Soup Kitchen Parties for Community Service 4 New Voices Study by Sociology Professor Sister Mary Johnson, SND, Reveals the Attitudes 6 and Needs of a New Generation of U.S. Catholics A Capital Campaign Success Alumnae and Friends Infuse the Campus with New Vitality and Purpose for a 8 New Millennium Alumnae Profile A Pioneering Alumna Gives Back to Emmanuel 12 Campus Happenings Commencement 2000, the Chapel Foyer Dedicated 14 and More Class Notes Catch Up on Your Classmates 17 • The Emmanue' magazill e is publi shed by the Office of Communications and Community Relations. Address editorial correspondence to the O ffice of ommunications and Community Relati ons, 400 The Fenway, Boston, MA 02115. [email protected]. The ideas and opinions expressed in the Emmalllte' magazille do not necessari ly refl ect those of the editors or the College. Editor ill Chief: Sa rah McCarthy Welsh Editor: Carol Weil er Krems Editorial Advisor: Joan Ca ldwe ll Contributors: Jenn ifer S. Brown Mary Beth Martin Cover Photo Professor Mtc/",e/ Elisa beth O'Hea rn '47 Mary Beth Thomas '84 St. C/,lir confers wit" gr"du,ltlllg sellIor Meg"" JJ()/(fit '00 ill olle of Class Notes Editor: Sandra Ca priulo Strong '83 the nell' 1Ilulll111edia classrooms. Design & Print: Champagne/Lafayette Communica tions Inc. Photography: Jennifer S. Brown Ga ry Goodman Patric k O'Connor Ca rla Osberg Merrill Shea PROFESSOR JOEL KOWIT about Merck & Company Professor Kowit has a fourteen-year Professor Kowit says that when he relationship with Merck & Company, first heard about the agreement he teaching workshops on immunology to thought it was "fantastic." He adds Merck scientists. that "Merck's presence on campus would have a major po~itive impact Professor Kowit says, "Merck is not on the future of the College, providing a company driven by the market but unlimited opportunities for faculty rather a company driven by research. and student collaborations." He Its goal is to produce the best drugs envisions significant internship rather than the best sales." As one of opportunities and the possibility of the major pharmaceutical companies in Merck scientists and staff teaching the United States, Merck is known for seminars and offering other programs Professor Joel Kowit producing life-enhancing drugs such as at Emmanuel. Pepcid, a drug that treats ulcers and gastroesophageal reflux disease, and During the past twenty years, Professor Crixivan, a drug that treats HIV Kowit has presented different versions When Sister Janet Eisner infection. Merck has also developed of his workshops to over 4,000 scien­ drugs that treat high blood pressure, tists in the pharmaceutical industry announced last fall osteoporosis, arthritis, asthma, hepatitis, representing over three dozen phar­ anxiety and depression, and male­ maceutical companies in the United Emmanuel's intention to pattern baldness. The development of States. He teaches scientists whose enter into an agreement these drugs has helped Merck to rank fields include immunology, analytical among the world's most innovative biochemistry, organic chemistry, with Merck & Company, institutions in the medical sciences. immunochemistry, physics, medicine, molecular biology, and medicinal Biology Professor Joel This spring Professor Kowit presented chemistry. The workshops are tailored a one-day workshop on Clinical to the needs of the individual company, Kowit was a bit surprised Immunology to Merck Laboratories in and they are constantly updated to Blue Bell, Pennsylvania. The workshop and very pleased that the stay current with the changing fields. focused on adverse effects of vaccines These workshops taught by Professor pharmaceutical company and was presented to scientists involved Kowit have had a significant impact in vaccine safety. A member of the on pharmaceutical research in the he knows so well will audience talked about Merck to United States. Professor Kowit in similar terms as eventually be moving next Sister Janet speaks about the company. Professor Kowit agrees with This scientist commented that "Merck Emmanuel's administration that this door to him on the campus. is an ethical company." She said, new developing relationship between "I've been a scientist in the health care Emmanuel College and Merck & industry for thirty years and nobody Company is a great match that will does it as well as Merck. In hospitals benefit both institutions for many they discuss ethics on the elevator, years to come. or when specific cases arise. Here we have ongoing training; it's taken very seriously." c An Insiders View _______ Cambridge Rindge and Latin High School Art Teacher Deborah Haverty Offers Her Students a Unique Perspective on Her Alma Mater " I really think Emmanuel is going to W hen high school seniors think take care of my students-and they about visiting a college campus, they do, too. The girls who are there have usually have two alternatives: the a really great experience," she says, standard admissions office tour or adding, "I never recommend someone an informal glimpse of the grounds there who 1 don't think is going to through the windows of the family car. be a good student." For students of Cambridge Rindge and Haverty's first referral was a young Latin High School teacher, Deborah Korean woman living in the U.S. Haverty, another option exists. Each without her parents. She majored in year, Haverty piles promising students business and art and, after graduating into her car for an insider's view of last year, returned to Korea with aspi­ Emmanuel College.

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