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SPECTRl VolumeVI 30, Issue 11 Wednesday, January 30,2013______ Sacred Heart University - Fairfield, Conn. Sympathy for Sandy Hook, Sacred Heart opens private we will Never forget Newtown Physical Therapy Clinic in William H. Pitt Center Mark Podesta Asst. Hews Editor The grand opening of the Sacred Heart Physical Therapist Specialists Cen ter was held in the lobby of the Pitt Cen ter on Dec. 5,2012. The ceremony commemorated Sa cred Heart University’s acquisition of the Center. The center was previously managed by a shared-owner arrangement, and run independently on campus. However, af ter purchasing the center. Sacred Heart will privately operate and staff the center solely on its own. “It’s the same place, the same great staff, the same high-quality service that patients have always gotten,” said Dr. Michael Emery, professor and chairman of Sacred Heart’s Department of Physical Therapy and Human Movement Science and associate dean of the university’s College of Health Professions. “But now Sandy Hook devastated the lives of not only the families who were directly affected, but also the entire na- this is a new business entity that is held always be there to pull together and lend a helping hand. See SANDY HOOK on page 2 WW I know I will carry every thing I learn from my experiences there with me as I look into a fu Ernie Anastos speaks at Sacred Heart ture in Physical Therapy. Erin Marley Editor-in-Chief -Mary Keenan, Sophomore Dana Maltese The center will be able to lend its Perspectives Editor expert staff and offices to students look ing to pursue a future in the health profes “Be the best you can be,” television news anchor Ernie Anastos said to a crowd of Sacred Heart University communication sions, specifically physical therapy. majors. The Sacred Heart Media Studies department hosted a special networking event with Anastos on Jan. 22 in the Pitt Center The center’s staff specializes in nu boardroom followed by an invite only luncheon. merous fields such as pediatrics, geriat Anastos is a dynamic Hall of Fame Broadcaster with an exceptional record of achievement. He has won more than 30 Emmy rics, orthopedics, vestibular rehabilita awards and nominations, including “Best Newscast in New York” and the prestigious Edward R. Murrow award for broadcast ex- tion and neurologic physical therapy. “The practitioners are faculty who Anastos arrived on campus at 11:00 a.m. camera ready to give students advice about the business they soon hope to have ca both practice and teach physical therapy reers in. at Sacred Heart University,” Emery said. The famous anchor covered a variety of topics during his talk with undergraduate students and gave them the opportunity to “These are people who are teaching the stand up and ask a question. Anastos also had a few tips to give on the topic of interviewing. discipline and practicing the discipline, “Whenever I interview someone who is famous I picture them as a baby,” said Anastos. He explained that by doing this tech and they have advanced board certifica nique, it makes them seem more human and relatable because at one time or another, even someone as famous as the president of tion in their specialty areas.” the United States was a baby. University President John J. Petillo As a seasoned anchor, Anastos has covered a number of major stories throughout his career. On Sept. 11, he anchored award was at the opening ceremony to celebrate winning news coverage of the World Trade Center attacks. He has traveled to Cuba where he interviewed Fidel Castro and has also the new the Physical Therapy Center and assisted in cutting the ribbon to officially open the clinic. “Faculty practices are the best thing to have,” said Petillo. “To combine the teaching with the practice creates a wonderful environment for everyone in volved.” Students were unaware of the change in ownership and are excited to hear about the opportunities available at the Center. “I think that’s great that the Physi cal Therapy Center in the Pitt Center is now owned by Sacred Heart,” said jumor Mary Keenan. “I know I will carry every thing I learn from my experiences there Anastos speaking to students in the William H. Pitt Center. with me as I look into a future in Physical See ANASTOS on Page 2... Therapy.” 2 News Sympathy for Sandy Hook ...CONTINUED from Page 1 raise from the bracelets and donations will Jaclyn Giuliano go directly to the families involved in the Public Relations Manager tragedy. The community is also looking into building a carousel with 26 horses, each dedicated to a victim. Just about a month and a half has “The Newtown Angels bracelets alone passed since the tragedy that hit so close to raised over 52,000 dollars and we could not home for the Sacred Heart community: the be more thankful,” said Sudbey. “The sup shooting in Newtown, at Sandy Hook el port from the Sacred Heart Community tru ementary school. ly blew me away, so many people reached The catastrophe was one that not only out and donated and many sent very encour took a toll on our hearts, but also made us aging messages that really showed me that rethink what humanity stands for, and what Newtown is not alone.” we can do to make a difference. Positive reactions about Sacred Heart’s Students received an e-mail from Uni involvement are seen all around. versity President John J. Petillo the day this “This school is very service driven and tragedy occurred. it doesn’t surprise me that in an unfortunate In his e-mail, he wrote, “The news of time like this, our school would step up and the horrific school shooting in Newtown in A group against gun violence pays tribute to the victims in Newtown, CT. take action,” said Vallejo. “It is situations the midst of this joyous Christmas season is like this that makes us human and humble a sad reminder that tragedy can strike at any help with some relief efforts for the elemen Marketing Communications Office, the us, by causing us to reflect on what we have time. Our hearts go out to all those impacted tary school. John F. Welch College of Business, and the and what we should appreciate. I believe the by this unimaginable occurrence.” This past Saturday night, Jan. 26 at 8 University Bookstore have all teamed to students here express this attitude the best Sacred Heart University is located p.m., an event was held at the Edgerton The gether and created T-shirts in honor of the way they can: through sympathy, compas about 30 minutes south of Newton, and atre: Performing for the Angels of Sandy tragedy in Newtown. They are very power sion, and heartfelt moral support.” some students here actually grew up there Hook. According to the Sacred Heart Uni ful shirts, and are a tribute to all of those in The community of Newtown is grate or are affiliated with this small town in some versity website, the event raised money to volved and affected from the horrific events ful for all of the support they have received way. benefit the newly established Sandy Hook on Dec. 14. from all over the nation “It makes me feel proud that the Elementary School Memorial Scholarship The shirts went on sale Jan. 12 in the “ The support that our town has seen university is lending a hand,” said junior Fund, which will provide need-based finan Sacred Heart University Bookstore, and all has been incredible,” said Sudbey. “People Maurice Vallejo. “It shows that when SHU cial assistance to college-bound high school of the proceeds will be donated to the Sandy from all over the country have been sending means conununity, it extends outside the graduates from Newtown who attended Hook Elementary School Memorial Schol all sorts of items that we had to designate school.” Sandy Hook Elementary School. arship Fund. a building to put it all in! I feel that my en Other students have a very similar The show included performances by Individual students who were affected tire conununity has become one big fam viewpoint regarding Sacred Heart. professional dancers from the faculty of by Sandy Hook reached out to the Sacred ily. If anyone were to visit, they would feel “I love that my university comes to New York City’s Broadway Dance Center, Heart community for support. the unity and the love that my town has to gether during times of hardships,” said ju as well as Sacred Heart’s performing arts Senior Lauren Sudbey, a resident bring.” nior Christa Cappelli. “It shows the charac students. of Sandy Hook, CT, sent out an e-mail to ter of the type of people in our community Not only did Sacred Heart hold an Sacred Heart informing us all about her News Editor Andrea Coronis contributed to by helping people we may not even know.” event for Sandy Hook, but it is also continu- community raising money by selling blue this article HWFIUIWWF»iai‘ Itttkl ■nPHWViiiv***'*'***'**^'"" “ raise awareness about Sandy Hook and to The Art and Design Department, the “Newtown Angels.” The money that they Ernie Anastos Sacred Heart adding renovations to campus Kathryn Pearce Staff Reporter Sacred Heart University is consistently renovating its cam pus to suit the needs of its growing student body. Currently, the lobby of the Edgerton Theatre is under renovation. Marc Izzo, the director of university construction, stated that the new renovations are to include a “2000 square foot formal art gallery, two bars, an outside patio area, and a media wall”.