Mount St. Mary’s University, Fall 2008 Faith | Discovery | Leadership | Community A Sweet Legacy: For generations, the Holder family has been part of the ice cream business and part of the Mount. Message FROM THE PRESIDENT Mount Magazine Mount A Message to Mount Parents from the Pope “Tell the parents who send their children to Mount St. Mary’s and other Catholic universities that I pray for them every day.” —Pope Benedict XVI The highlight of early spring 2008 was During our introduction, I was moved the visit to the United States by Pope by the experience of being in the Benedict XVI, especially his meeting presence of the Holy Father. As the with Catholic educators at Catholic Pope was continuing on to greet the University in Washington. During his next guest, he paused and said he had address, “Encountering God in Catholic something else to say to me. Education,” the Pope stressed the importance of education as “integral to “Tell the parents who send their the mission of the church to proclaim children to Mount St. Mary’s and other the Good News.” He acknowledged Catholic universities that I pray for the sacrifices that figures such as St. them every day.” Elizabeth Ann Seton and others had The Pope asked me to tell the parents made to lay the foundation of today’s of the students at the Mount that he “remarkable network of parochial knew of the many sacrifices they made schools … contributing to the spiritual to send their children to our private, well-being of the Church and the Catholic university. The Pope reiterated nation.” how much he appreciated the efforts of Through the graciousness of Mount parents in providing the path to a faith- Trustee, the Very Rev. David filled, excellent education based on O’Connell, President of Catholic Catholic identity. He ended by saying University of America, I was included they would be blessed for their efforts. in the small group of individuals who God bless each and every member of met privately with the Pope. I was the Mount family! chosen to represent the entire group “Ifeltthehopehebringswithhimwhereverhe of Catholic college and university goesflowthroughmeinadelugeofgrace.”— presidents at the papal address Lincoln,NebraskaseminarianMikeZimmer, because the Mount is celebrating its whowasabletotouchtheHolyFather bicentennial anniversary this year. Thomas H. Powell President table cover STORY OF CONTENTS A SWEET LEGACY 16 For generations the Holder family Mount Magazine is published two times a year for alumni has been part of the ice cream 2008 Spring and friends of Mount St. Mary’s University by the office of communications. 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Scott Wilfong, C’72 31 REUNION WEEKEND Class photos and awards PRESIDENT Thomas H. Powell 24 ADVENTURE AND GROWTH: CABINET OFFICERS 37 CLASS NOTES Dan S. Soller, Executive Vice President Alumni news ß Birth announcements THE OUTDOOR ADVENTURE John T.Butler, Vice President for University Advancement ß Wedding announcements Pauline Engelstätter, Vice President for University Affairs PROGRAM Michael S. Malewicki, Vice President for Business and Finance ß In Memoriam Unleashing potential through David B. Rehm, Vice President for Academic Affairs Msgr. Steven P. Rohlfs, S.T.L., S.T.D., Vice President/Rector 46 CHAPTER NOTES challenging experiences. of the Seminary Msgr. Stuart W. Swetland, Vice President for Catholic Identity Alumni chapter activities and Mission FEEDING THE HUNGRY MOUNT MAGAZINE STAFF 48 FIRST PERSON 30 Linda Sherman, Director of University Communications On Books and Ideas Marty Brunk, C’80 Kate Charuhas, Director of University Marketing Fawn R. 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Nolan earned a B.A. in mass communication from Towson University in 1993 and an M.A. in moral theology from the seminary in 2001. “I have always loved ministry to college students CAROLYN JACOBSON NAMED DIRECTOR and young adults, and the Mount is home to me. I look forward to being able to serve in a way OF MBA AND ADULT BUSINESS that combines these two things so close to my heart,” says Fr. Nolan. PROGRAMS Fr. Nolan believes he has a special The Mount welcomes Dr. Carolyn Jacobson as the new director of graduate and calling in life to serve young adults. As adult business programs and as a professor of information systems. Jacobson a college student at Towson University, officially began this summer and is excited about becoming a member of the he became a member of a religious group Mount family. mediated by a Catholic priest, which met weekly at a nearby college. The “This position reflects Mount St. Mary’s strong commitment to graduate and experience and the aid and direction adult business education,” Jacobson commented. “I look forward to working he received motivated him to become a with area organizations to address the higher education needs of the region’s man of God. workforce.” Jacobson will have an office at the university’s Frederick Center on Spectrum Drive, as well as on the main campus in Emmitsburg. Fr. Nolan brings with him “a joyful presence, a love for my Catholic faith, a love for young Jacobson was previously at Marymount University in Virginia, where she was a professor and chair of the Department of Information Systems and Management people and an appreciation for how our faith Science. She also served as director of the graduate and undergraduate programs can be part of us.” in information systems. The undergraduate information systems program was established under her leadership. “Having had that guidance, I was thinking that “Carolyn brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to our business program,” if I could be involved with young adults and said Dr. William Forgang, the Mount’s chair of the Department of Business, help them take a step forward wherever God Accounting and Economics. is leading them, it would be wonderful to give them that gift as well,” he explains. Fr. Nolan Jacobson received her doctorate and master’s degrees from Ohio University and brings with him “a joyful presence, a love for my her undergraduate degree from Oberlin College.