From the Hill The Publication for Alumni of Albertus Magnus College DECEMBER 2006 Celebrating Fall Fest’s 10th Anniversary See page 5 i n i D n i b o R HIGHLIGHTS Upcoming Alumni Events . 2 Campus News . 4 Class Notes . 8 Boston, Washington, D.C., Reunion Top 25, traditions, Quick Notes Who, what and where Upcoming Alumni Events Alumni College at Reunion Crime Scene Investigation: Fact and Fiction The work of police detectives has been featured in the writing of authors such as Edgar Allen Poe and Arthur Conan Doyle, and continues to be celebrated today in countless police procedural novels and television shows such as CSI and Law and Order. But where does fact leave off and fiction begin? Is what we read in a book or see on the screen an accurate reflection of what really happens? Assistant Professor Michael Geary, who directs Albertus Magnus College’s Criminal Justice Program —and is a retired New York City police officer and a lawye r— will discuss fact and fiction in criminal investigation. Joining him will be Dr. John Donohue, vice president for academic affairs, who writes murder mysteries. Alumni Directory News The 2006 Alumni Directory will be released in late December and should arrive by late January to alumni who reserved a copy. To check the status of delivery, please call Harris Connect Customer Service numbe r—800-877-655 4—they will be happy to field any questions. Also, if there are any alumni who would like to purchase a directory, they can call Customer Service as well. While it is too late to reserve a copy of the directory, Harris, on a first-come, first-served basis, will provide any overrun copies to our alumni. 2007 Spring Events For a complete listing of events including pricing, please visit www.albertus.edu. News and events are listed in the alumni section. See page 10 for news of an events discount program for recent graduates. In celebration of Black History Month Albertus goes to Washington, D.C. A performance by Capoeira Balance Cocktail Reception at The Cosmos Club Wednesday, February 7 Thursday, April 19 Capoeira is an Afro- Brazilian martial art developed by African slaves in Brazil, starting The Cosmos Club is located on Massachusetts Avenue near Dupont Circle. The reception in the colonial period. The slaves disguised the fight form as a dance with the intention is open to Albertus alumni and their guests. to defend themselves against the tyranny of the slave owners. Capoeira is marked by deft, tricky movements often played on the ground or completely inverted. It also has a strong acrobatic component in some versions and is always played with authentic music. Tagliatela School of Business and Leadership Capoeira Balance was started by Professor Fabiano Lucas. He has been doing capoeira National Speaker Series for 13 years and he has been teaching in Connecticut for 3 years. Leading at the Edge by Dennis Perkins Wednesday, April 25 Annual Celebration of Saint Patrick In 1914, the intrepid explorer Ernest Shackleton boarded the Endurance with his team of seamen and scientists, intent upon crossing the unexplored Antarctic continent. What Friday, March 16 happened in the two years between their departure and their final, improbable rescue Highlights include a traditional Irish buffet and live music by Billy Donaldson’s Keltic Kick. has rarely been matched in the annals of survival. Complete with gripping survival See the web site for more information and special pricing for our Millennium alumni accounts, contemporary business case studies of the principles in action, and practical (alumni with graduation years beginning in 2000). guidelines for implementing the strategies, “Leading at the Edge” is the first book to translate this remarkable story through the lens of busines s— to reveal 10 lessons on Brunch at Bravo in Boston what it takes to be a great contemporary leader. Sunday, March 24 Bravo restaurant is located in the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston. Alumni and their Reunion 2007 guests are invited to join us. Saturday, June 9 Highlighting classes ending in 2 and 7. All are welcome to attend any/all Reunion events. Other area hotels that may be available for individual reservation s—please call Reunion 2007 —Area Hotels the hotel directly for rates and room availability. Note: June 8–10 is a very busy weekend in New Haven. Not all hotels listed below will have rooms available. Several area hotels have blocked rooms at a special rate for Albertus graduates traveling to campus for Reunion 2007. Listed below are the participating hotels. Reservations for Marriott Residence Inn Courtyard by Marriott at Yale “block” rooms must be made via telephone direct to the hotel. Please be sure to men - Long Wharf Drive, New Haven 30 Whalley Avenue, New Haven tion that you are attending the Albertus Reunion when making a reservation. 203-777-5337 203-777-6221 www.courtyardmarriottyale.com Holiday Inn North Haven Fairfield Inn by Marriott Quality Inn Route 5, Exit 12 off I91 400 Sargent Drive, New Haven 30 Frontage Road, East Haven 203-239-4225 Local Bed and Breakfast 203-562-1111 203-469-5321 $91 per night, plus tax $89.95 per night, plus tax Courtyard by Marriott Touch of Ireland Guest House Special rate deadline: May 8, 2007 Special rate deadline: May 14, 2007 136 Marsh Hill Road, Orange 670 Whitney Avenue, New Haven www.choicehotels.com/hotel/ct080 203-799-2200 or 1-800-294-8733 203-787-7997 Hamden Clarion Hotel & Suites www.courtyard.com www.TouchofIrelandGuestHouse.com 2260 Whitney Avenue, Hamden 203-288-3831 Best Western Farnam Guest House $129 per night plus tax Just off I-95 in West Haven 616 Prospect Street, New Haven (Junior Suites available, call for price) 203-933-0344 888-562-7121 Special rate deadline: May 8, 2007 www.farnamguesthouse.com Omni Hotel (Closest hotel to the campus.) 155 Temple Street, New Haven 203-772-6664 2 December 2006 AMC Alumni Association Participates in Open House 2006 The Albertus Alumni Association hosted a table in the Department Exhibit section of the Office of Admission’s November Open House for prospective students and their families. On display were vintage 5 yearbooks and class banners, early 0 ’ r e b r u K k r student handbooks and other alumni a M memorabilia. The exhibit also featured maps of the United States and the world showing the locations of Albertus alumni. Members of the Alumni Association Board of Governors were on hand to answer visitors’ questions about careers the College’s graduates are following. d r More than 220 persons attended a b b u H t r e b o the Open House. R Nominations Sought for the Alumni of the Year Awards The Alumni Association is currently seeking nominations for the Alumni of the Year Awards for Loyalty and Service to the College, Outstanding Professional Achievement and dedication to Humanitarian/Community Service. Nominations may be submitted via the form below or visit the Albertus web page at www.albertus.edu and go to the Alumni & Friends section. See list of past recipients, page 11 of this issue. Self-nominations are accepted and encouraged. Albertus Magnus College Aumni of the Yea r— Nomination Form Nominations for the Alumni of the Year awards are sought from all members of the Alumni Association. The Alumni of the Year awards are presented at Reunion. All graduates of the College are members of the Alumni Association. Check the category in which you are nominating the alumna/us: I. Loyalty and Service to Albertus Magnus College. This award, which need not be given each year, is presented to a living member of the Association who has manifested extraordinary loyalty and dedication to the College. II. Outstanding Professional Achievement. This award, which need not be given each year, is presented to a living member of the Association who has attained preeminence in his/her field through outstanding professional, scholarly or artistic achievement. III. Humanitarian Award. This award, which need not be given each year, is presented to a living member of the Association who is devoted to serving others through volunteer work or community service. Nominee’s Name: Class: Reasons for Consideration: Biographical Information: Nomination submitted by: Class: E-Mail: Phone Number (Days): Phone Number (Evenings): Date Submitted: Return this form by April 15 to: Albertus Magnus College, Alumni of the Year Awards Committee, 700 Prospect Street, New Haven, CT 06511-1189 From the Hill 3 CAMPUS NEWS Albertus Listed In U.S.News & Community Observes 9/11 World Report Best Colleges Issue and Constitution Day Albertus Magnus College A memorial service, speakers, tree dedication and College Forum marked the has been ranked 24th in the College’s observance of 9/11 and Constitution Day. Director of Campus Ministry top 25 Best Comprehensive Sr. Patricia Thomas led a prayer service; Sr. Patricia Cusack, O.P., director of volunteer programs at New York City’s St. Vincent’s Hospita l—the closest College s— Bachelor’s for the trauma center to the World Trade Cente r— spoke of the chaos and then the North Region by U.S.News quiet of that day five years ago. Following the service of meditation and & World Report in its 2007 reflection, those gathered in Behan Community Room moved outside for the blessing of a Tree of Renewal. listings of “America’s Top Tamim Ansary, author of “West of Kabul, East of New York,” spoke of Colleges.” Factors U.S. News his life as an Afghan-American. His memoir is based on an e-mail message he considers are academic circulated to friends a few days after September 11, 2001.