ST. JOHN'S UNIVERSITYALUMNI NEWS Volume XIX MARCH/ APRIL 1975 Number 4 Campus News Briefs Holy Year Pilgrimages A group of St. John's pilgrims, accompanied by Rev. Joseph M. Keefe, C. M., vice president for campus ministry at St. John's, winged their way to Rome on March 26 to spend Holy Week in the Eternal City on the first of two pilgrimages sponsored by St. John's University for Holy Year I975. The second pilgrimage departs May 18 for a week's stay in Rome, with optional side trips to Florence and Assisi; then on to France to participate in the candlelight procession in honor of the Blessed Virgin at Lourdes. Finally, it's Ireland for ten days among the shamrocks covering Dublin, Galway, Cork, Killarney and points in between, returning to New York on June 8. The cost of the three-week trip is $I425 per person, double occupancy, and includes air transportation by TWA, first class hotels, two meals a day, all sightseeing, tips and transfers. Father Keefe, who will also personally guide this pilgrim­ age, will be happy to send detailed itineraries to all prospective pilgrims who wish to make Holy Year 1975 truly one of reconciliation and renewal. Photo by Irene B . Bayer Summer School Registration ALUMNI MEMBERS of the University Ball Committee enjoy a coffee break during Ball-planning If spring is here, can summer school be far behind? The time has come to session recently. They are (left to right) Frank McLernon '50CBA, Christopher J. Gorman '34C, '36L, register for the I975 summer sessions at both campuses of the University. Charles J. Schroder '50CBA, and Col. AbrahamS. Robinson '28L, '70Hon. Registration dates at the Queens campus are May 27-30 with late registration on June 2, the first day of classes. At Staten Island, registration will be held on May 28-30, as well as a late registration on June 2. Four sessions, graduate University Ball Set for April 19 and undergraduate, are scheduled at Queens, each generally five weeks in Coming down to the wire with refreshments throughout the even­ J. Schroder '50CB A; and Joseph length, with special sessions geared to the needs of teachers starting on June final plans for the 18th annual Uni­ ing. Valletutti '71 Hon.; also Frances 23 and June 30. In addition to two undergraduate sessions at Staten Island, versity Ball on Saturday, April 19, In requesting support of the St. Talty Curnan '58CBA; Jacqueline three sessions of graduate courses in the College of Business Administration the committee of 30-plus alumni, John's community and its friends, Duggan '57CBA; Christopher J. and the School of Education are also available. For further information, friends and benefactors of St. John's Father Cahill noted that '' ... the Gorman '34C, '36L; Maureen Har­ contact Dr. Zaven M. Mahdesian, Dean of the Summer Session, St. John's are anticipating that the 1975 Ball Ball annually serves as one of our tigan '55 Ed; Sr. Mary Brian '51 Ed, University, Jamaica, N.Y. 11439. will be one of the most successful in most important fund raising events. '65LS; Alice Mateos '63CBA; the history of this gala event. Indeed, the returns from the Ball in Frank Me Lemon '50CB A; Denis Under the general chairmanship of the last four years have enabled us to O'Donoghue '50CBA; Col. Ab­ Commencement Dates Very Rev. Joseph T. Cahill, C.M., sustain a balanced budget against raham S. Robinson '28L, '70Hon.; St. John's University commencement ceremonies will be held on three President of St. John's University, steadily rising operational costs.'' Marie T. Smith '55NEd, '65GNEd; separate dates this spring, it has been announced. Commencment at the Staten the committee has booked the With the coming year's projected Salvatore Terillo '49UC, '63MBA; Island campus is scheduled for II a.m. on Saturday, May IO on the campus Terrace-on-the-Park in Flushing academic budget the largest in St. Anthony G. Stigliano, M.D. '35C; grounds following a Baccalaureate Mass at 9:30a.m. Ceremonies will be held Meadow, Queens, for the fourth John's history, this year's Ball is par­ and Charles Mollo '39P. The at the Queens campus on Sunday, May II at 3 p.m. in Alumni Hall for consecutive year. The evening's fes­ ticularly important. judges' committee includes Hon. bachelor-degree recipients of all undergraduate schools. A Baccalaureate tivities will begin with a lavish Alumni members of the commit­ Carmine A. Ventiera '30L and Hon. Mass at 12 noon will precede commencement. On Sunday, June I, all cocktail reception in private rooms tee involved in the preparations for Larry A. Vetrano '33L. graduate degrees , including the School of Law, will be conferred at the offering a spectacular view of the the Ball, including the souvenir jour­ Tickets are priced at $50 per per­ Queens campus at 3 p.m. in Alumni Hall. Mass will be offered that day on the New York City skyline, followed by nal and raffle, are: co-chairmen son. Alumni wishing to reserve ta­ campus for the convenience of those who wish to attend. Very Rev. Joseph T. a prime ribs of beef dinner, and danc­ Robert W. Hinck '58CBA, bles of ten or twelve are urged to Cahill, C.M., President of St. John's University, will preside at the three ing to the music of the Charles '64MB A; Bernard J. Kelly '73Hon.; contact Vincent J. Taggart of the commencement ceremonies. Turecamo Orchestra until the wee Patrick E. McGee '42C, '47L; Development Office at (212) 969- hours. Rolling free bars will provide Francis C. Scheets '50CBA; Charles 8000, ext. 575. Festival of the Arts Drama, art exhibits, concerts- folk, classical, rock and jazz- and for a Administrative Appointments Announced grand finale, a real live circus, are all on tap during the week-long Festival of Queens campus. He was also assis­ the Arts sponsored by the St. John's student organizations April II through tant to the dean and taught April 19 at the Queens campus. See the Chappell Players' production of philosophy at the Staten Island cam­ Hatful of Rain at the Little Theater the weekend evenings of April II, 12, 18 pus. A former president and rector of and 19. Hear the St. John's orchestra, pipers and the men's and women's glee the Seminary of St. Vincent de Paul clubs in a gala spring concert Friday night, April 18 at Marillac auditorium. in Boynton Beach, Fla., he received Enjoytheannualartstudentsshow April14through 19from9a.m. to 10p.m. his Ph .D. from the Pontifical Uni­ in DeAndreis Gallery. Bring all the kids to see the elephants, tigers, aerialists, versity of St. Thomas in Rome. and, of course, the clowns at the Hanneford Circus in the main arena at The new director of development Alumni Hall on Saturday, April 19. The circus performances are at 5 p.m. for St. John's fills the position left and 9 p.m. with tickets priced at $1.50 for children and students and $2.50 for vacant by the sudden death last Oc­ adults. Chorals and concerts are also scheduled during the afternoon hours of Rev. T. Hoar Rev. R. Devine Dr. C. Boxhill tober of Francis R. Clines, Jr. '47C. that week. Alumni are welcome at all events and can check for performance Mr. Cusack comes to St. John's from time and ticket prices, if applicable, with the University Center office at (212) Three new administrators and a di­ the position of director of students at the St. Thomas Aquinas Foundation 969-8000, ext. 567. rector of development for the Uni­ Mary Immaculate Seminary. He is a where he served as development di­ versity have been named recently by member of the American Catholic rector since 1970. He has also served Very Rev. Joseph T. Cahill, C.M., Theological Society, the American as executive director of Guided Giv­ Executive in Residence President of St. John's University. Association of Higher Education, ing, Inc. and as national public rela­ Eugene J. Sullivan '43C, '73Hon., The administrators are Rev. and the Society for the Scientific tions director for the Xavier Society president of Borden, Inc., a member Richard J. Devine, C. M. as vice Study of Religion. for the Blind. of the University Council and a president for student affairs at the Dr. Boxhill joined the St. John's Pietas medalist, was selected by the Queens campus; Dr. Carlton J. faculty in I966 as an associate pro­ College of Business Administration Boxhill '40UC as administrative fessor of counselor education and has as its first professional executive in vice president, also for the Queens served as director of the graduate di­ residence. The new executive-in­ campus; and Rev. Thomas Hoar, vision of the School of Education, residence program initiated last fall C. M. as acting dean of St. John's acting dean of the School of Educa­ included a six-week segment entitled College. In another appointment, tion, assistant to the president for ''The Management of Growth'' that Dennis J. Cusack 'SOC was named community affairs, and vice presi­ was conducted by Sullivan and di­ director of development of St. John's dent for student affairs. A licensed rected by Prof. Henry Ruhnke of the University, effective early February. psychologist in both New York and department of management. A Father Devine, who has been dean New Jersey, he received his Ed.D. luncheon in his honor, sponsored by of St. John's College since 1968, from Rutgers University in I965. the College of Business Administra­ came to the University tn- 1966 as Before entering the field of educa­ Dennis J.