SAINTXAVIER UNIVERSITY COMMENCEMENT 1995 Saturday, May 20,1995 Commencement Tj^ercises George C. Matthews, Ph.D., Vice President for Academic Affairs, Presiding Processional Saint Xavier University Band Donald G. Lovejoy, Director Invocation Sister M. Denis O'Grady, R.S.M., Ph.D. Chair, Criminal Justice Department National Anthem , SXU Faculty Ensemble Welcome Richard A. Yanikoski, Ph.D. President, Saint Xavier University Presentation of 1945 Graduates Richard A. Yanikoski, Ph.D. Recognition of SXU Alumni Richard A. Yanikoski, Ph.D. Conferring of Honorary Degrees Richard A. Yanikoski, Ph.D. Sister Alice Gallin, OSU Richard A. Yanikoski, Ph.D. Doctor of Humanities Martin Ozinga, Jr Kenneth Ozinga Doctor of Public Service Chairman & President, First National Bank of Evergreen Park Michael Novak James J. McDonough Doctor of Humanities Chairman, Board of Trustees Commencement Address Michael Novak, M.A. Conferring of Degrees Richard A. Yanikoski, Ph.D. Presentation of Candidates from the Graham School of Management Charles Shanabruch, Ph.D. Interim Dean of the Graham School of Management Presentation of Candidates from the School of Nursing Mary Lebold, Ed.D., R.N. Dean of the School of Nursing Presentation of Candidates from the School of Education Lloyd Leake, Ed.D. Dean of the School of Education Presentation of Candidates from the School of Arts and Sciences JoAnne Fleming, M.S. Interim Dean of the School of Arts and Sciences Student Commencement Speaker Carolyn N. Keilman Closing Remarks Richard A. Yanikoski, Ph.D. Benediction Father Ben Berinti, C.PP.S. Assistant Campus Minister, Saint Xavier University Recessional Saint Xavier University Band ******* SXU Faculty Ensemble Sopranos: Patricia Lee, M.M., Carol Yukich, M.S., M.A. Altos: Martha Morris, M.M., Jan Bickel, D.M.A. Tenors: Marlin Hoover, Ph.D., Greg Coutts, Ph.D. Basses: Dale Fast, Ph.D., Paul Hazard, Ph.D. Organist Patricia Lee, M.M. 1945 Graduates Bernardine Brennan Bodnar, Dorothy Bruno, Rita Bulger-Ferguson, Mary Guilfoil-Forchione, Rita M. Doemling Higgins, Charlotte Cuny McHugh, Madeline Kiley Morrison, Eileen Keenan Redman, Mary Catherine Evrard Scharff, Kathleen Mary Smith Sullivan Registrar Mary Louise Griffin, M.S. Faculty Marshal Brian McKenna, J.D. Assistant Faculty Marshal Pamela Schwer, M.B.A. Staff Marshal Maggie Eaheart, M.A. Student Marshals Ernie Cherullo Bruce G. Hunter, Jr. Katy Koloze Vivian Mendez SAINT XAVIER UNIVERSITY confers the degree Doctor of Humanities, Honoris Causa upon Sister Alice Gallin, OSU Sister Alice Gallin, OSU, is honored for her dedication to teaching and scholarship, her leadership in the field of education, and her commitment to Catholic higher education. Sister Alice was born in New York City, and professed into the Order of St. Ursula in 1948. She received her bachelor's degree from the College of New Rochelle, her master's from Fordham University in 1944, and her Ph.D. from The Catholic University of America in 1955. Cunently a Visiting Research Scholar at The Catholic University of America, Sister Alice's career in education has spanned more than 50 years, beginning in 1942 when she taught high school. She joined the faculty of the College of New Rochelle in 1950, teaching Modern European History. During her 28 years there, Sister Alice chaired the History Department for three terms, and served with distinction on many faculty committees. She also was a member of the administration at New Rochelle, as Acting Academic Dean from 1955-57, Director of Public Relations from 1961-63, and Dean of Students from 1963-67. In addition, she fulfilled several terms on the Board of Trustees at College of New Rochelle. During 1976, Sister Alice served as Director of Research for the Bishops' Bicentennial Program on "Liberty and Justice for All." She then was appointed Associate Executive Director of the Association of Catholic Colleges and Universities, serving in that position from November 1976 to June 1980, when she was made Executive Director for the Association. In her twelve years as Executive Director, Sister Alice did much to advance Catholic higher education in the United States. Through her many books, articles, papers and speeches, she addressed such issues as Catholic Higher Education in North America, The Contribution of Religious Commitment to Education, and Academic Freedom and the Catholic College/University. In recognition of her lifelong dedication to education as a teacher and administrator, her leadership role in the Association of Catholic Colleges and Universities, and her outstanding contributions to the advancement of Catholic higher education in the United States, Saint Xavier University is honored to confer upon Sister Alice Gallin, OSU, the degree of Doctor of Humanities, Honoris Causa, this twentieth day of May in the year nineteen hundred ninety-five. President of Saint Xavier University ^-w^ C Vice President for Academic Affairs SAINT XAVIER UNIVERSITY confers the degree Doctor of Public Service, Honoris Causa upon Martin Ozinga, Jr. Martin Ozinga, Jr., is recognized for his distinguished career in business, his civic leadership, and his support of religious and charitable organizations. A lifetime resident of Evergreen Park, Illinois, Mr. Ozinga attended local schools, graduating from Calumet High School in 1938. He was commissioned 2nd Lieutenant in the U.S. Marine Corp. Reserve, and became an Instrument Flight Instructor at Pensacola, Florida. His impressive business career spans 40 years, serving as President of Ozinga Brothers, Inc., from 1946-1985,and President and Chairman of First Evergreen Corp. from 1959-1989. Mr. Ozinga continues today as Chairman Emeritus of First National Bank of Evergreen Park and as a member of the Board of Directors of VAN COM, Inc. Mr. Ozinga has always been a leader in the community. He has served as President of the Evergreen Park Chamber of Commerce, Vice President of the Evergreen Park Police and Fire Commission, President of the Evergreen Park Lions Club, and is the Founder and Past Chairman of the American Cancer Society, Evergreen Park Unit. Recently, he was a member of the Village's 100th Anniversary Committee, serving as Chairman of the Inter-Faith Worship Service. Active in his church, Mr. Ozinga is an elder at Evergreen Park Christian Reformed Church. He served on the Synodical Interim Committee of the Christian Reformed Church for twelve years and on the Executive Committee of the World Home Bible Leaguefor more than thirty years. His support of education includes service as President of Chicago Southwest Christian School Board, President of Chicago Christian High School Board, and member of the Board of Directors of Trinity Christian College. Mr. Ozinga has generously volunteered his time to other organizations, serving on the Board of Directors of the Washington 6k Jane Smith Home, the Board of EHS Christ Hospital, and on the Executive Committee for the Board of Directors of the American Cancer Society, Illinois Division. In recognition of his impressive career in business, his service to the community, and his support of a broad range of civic, religious and charitable organizations, Saint Xavier University is honored to confer upon Martin Ozinga, Jr., the degree of Doctor of Public Service, Honoris Causa, this twentieth day of May in the year nineteen hundred ninety-five. £$3fc President of Saint Xavier University c- ma^'Z^•s - Vice President for Academic Affairs SAINT XAVIER- UNIVERSITY confers the degree Doctor of Humanities, Honoris Causa , upon Michael Novak Michael Novak is honored for his contributions to philosophy and theology, his achievements as an educator and author, and his service to the nation. A native of Pennsylvania, Mr. Novak graduated Summa Cum Laude from Stonehill College in 1956 and the Gregorian University in Rome in 1958. He continued theological studies at Catholic University and then at Harvard, where he received his master's degree in History and Philosophy of Religion in 1966. Mr. Novak began his teaching career at Harvard as a teaching fellow, and then taught at several institutions before accepting a tenured chair as University Professor and Ledden- Watson Distinguished Professor of Religion at Syracuse University in 1976. He cunently holds the George Frederick Jewett Chair in Religion and Public Policy at the American Enterprise Institute in Washington, DC, where he also serves as Director of Social and Political Studies. A prolific author, Mr. Novak has written some 25 influential books in the philosophy and theology of culture, including: The Open Church (1964), Belief and Unbelie/( 1965), The Rise of the Unmeltable Ethnics (1972), and Moral Clarity in the Nuclear Age (1983). His latest books are This Hemisphere of Liberty (1990) and The Catholic Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism (1993). He has published more than 200 articles, and has authored several nationally syndicated columns, including "Illusions and Realities" and "The Larger Context," published in Forbes Magazine. In 1981 and 1982, Mr. Novak served as the Head of the U.S. Delegation to the United Nations Human Rights Commission in Geneva. In March 1986, again with the rank of ambassador, he headed the U.S. Delegation to the Conference on Security and Cooperation in Europe. The recipient of numerous awards, Mr. Novak was presented with the 1994 Templeton Prize for Progress in Religion at a private ceremony in Buckingham Palace. He also has been honored with the Anthony Fisher Award, the Ellis Island Medal of Honor, and the George Washington Honor Medal from the Freedom Foundation. In recognition of his advancement to the understanding of philosophy and religion through his books, essays and columns, his commitment to higher education, and his service to die nation, Saint Xavier University is honored to confer upon Michael Novak the degree of Doctor of Humanities, Honoris Causa, this twentieth day of May in the year nineteen hundred ninety-five. President of Saint Xavier University *o*l*. Ma+sZ^ Vice President for Academic Affairs (Degree Recipients BACHELOR OF ARTS Graham School of Management Christina A.