La Salle University La Salle University Digital Commons La Salle Magazine University Publications Summer 1980 La Salle Magazine Summer 1980 La Salle University Follow this and additional works at: https://digitalcommons.lasalle.edu/lasalle_magazine Recommended Citation La Salle University, "La Salle Magazine Summer 1980" (1980). La Salle Magazine. 111. https://digitalcommons.lasalle.edu/lasalle_magazine/111 This Book is brought to you for free and open access by the University Publications at La Salle University Digital Commons. It has been accepted for inclusion in La Salle Magazine by an authorized administrator of La Salle University Digital Commons. For more information, please contact [email protected]. SUMMER 1980 A QUARTERLY LA SALLE COLLEGE MAGAZINE Robert S. Lyons, Jr., ’61, Editor Number 4 James J. McDonald, ’58, Alumni Director Volume 23 Summer, 1980 Mary Beth Bryers, '76, Editor, Class Notes ALUMNI ASSOCIATION OFFICERS Terence F. Heaney, Esq., '63, President John J. Fallon, ’67, Executive Vice President Diane M. Bones, '75, Vice President Marie Konzik Parrott, Esq., '73, Secretary Paul J. Foley, '74, Treasurer A QUARTERLY LA SALLE COLLEGE MAGAZINE (USPS 299-940) Contents 1 THE DEVELOPMENT REPORT La Salle enjoyed the most successful fund­ raising year in history, a 34 percent increase over the previous record year. Here’s a com­ plete report for 1979-80. 1 7 THE PHILOSOPHER WHO BECAME POPE An analysis of the philosophy of Pope John Paul II, who taught ethics for many years at the Catholic University of Lubin. John Paul, The Philosopher, Page 17 21 "THAT'S-A-WRAP" La Salle’s resident film expert describes the anxieties, emotions, and technical ingredients that eventually become a work of art. 26 AROUND CAMPUS La Salle’s Alumni Association will sponsor the first annual Philadelphia Antiquarian Book Fair in September. Other campus highlights include reports on th e college’s 117th Commencement and the President’s Dinner. 29 ALUMNI NOTES “Where The Buffalo Roam,” Page 21 A chronicle of some significant events in the lives of the college’s alumni including an ac­ count of a unique gift from a distinguished alumnus. CREDITS—Front cover photography by Mark Jacobson; back cover, and inside back cover, Lewis Tanner; page 17, Charles F. Sibre; 21-25, Universal City Studios, Inc.; all others by Tanner. La Salle’s Commencement, Page 27 La Salle Magazine Is published quarterly by La Salle College, Philadelphia, Penna. 19141, for the alumni, students, faculty and friends of the college. Editorial and business offices located at the News Bureau, La Salle College, Philadelphia, Penna. 19141. Second class postage paid at Philadelphia, Penna. Changes of address should be sent at least 30 days prior to publication of the issue with which it is to take effect, to the Alumni Office, La Salle College, Philadelphia, Penna. 19141. Member of the Council for the Advancement and SupDort of Education (CASE). DEVELOPMENT REPORT 1979-1980 1 Dear Friend of La Salle College Through the increased support of its many loyal Federal funding also increased in the past year as constituencies, in 1979-80 La Salle College’s Develop­ grants were received from the Law Enforcement As­ ment program enjoyed its most successful year ever, as sistance Administration, the Department of Health, gifts and grants totaled $2,802,255, a 34% increase Education and Welfare, the U.S. Office of Education, over the previous record year. Foundation and Govern­ the Department of Housing and Urban Development, ment support increased dramatically, as did alumni the Department of Energy, the National Science Foun­ contributions to the Annual Fund. The contributions of dation, the National Endowment for the Humanities, and the Christian Brothers’ Communities again held firm, the Institute for Museum Services. while the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania significantly In the private sector, foundation and corporate grants increased the level at which it awards Institutional to the College increased by 69% and achieved a record Assistance Grants to private colleges and universities. setting total of $665,216. Foremost among these were As a result of this support, La Salle has been able to grants from the Pew Memorial Trust for the College sustain and expand many of the programs and services Union Annex/Renovation project, the W.K. Kellogg it offers for its students, and to begin much needed Foundation for the Urban Studies and Community renovation and upgrading of its physical facilities. Services Center’s programs of technical assistance for In 1979-80, the Annual Fund, under the direction of surrounding neighborhoods, the W.W. Smith Charitable Brother Gene Graham, Brother Francis McCormick, Trust for financial aid for middle income students, the Brother David Pendergast, and the Annual Fund Ex­ Christian R. and Mary F. Lindback Foundation for an ecutive Committee, attained significantly new levels of endowed chair in the School of Business Adminis­ giving in its four major categories of support, and in its tration, and Intermed Communications for development number of donors (2886). The General Alumni total of the new B.S.N. Program for Registered Nurses. jumped dramatically to $209,514, contributions from Numerous other grants from local foundations and friends increased to $124,696, faculty and staff dona­ corporations also contributed significantly to the quality tions rose to $17,109, and Business Matching Gifts of La Salle College by supporting activities that would realized a new high of $29,261. La Salle’s shared not have been possible without external assistance. campaign for the Foundation for Independent Colleges In the category of individual gifts, special recognition also produced a record $38,954, including several and thanks must be given to Mr. and Mrs. Francis J. corporate gifts which are channeled directly through Dunleavy, Mr. John McShain, Dr. Henry DeVincent, Mr. that agency. Once again, special thanks are due to the Ragan Henry and Mr. and Mrs. Robert V. Trainer. Their more than 100 alumni and student volunteers who sacrificial levels of giving are truly exemplary and merit staffed the telethons through which approximately 50% the thanks of the entire La Salle community. of the alumni contributions were produced. 1979-80 has, therefore, been an especially good The several Christian Brothers’ Communities at La year, and it culminated on May 15th with the President’s Salle once again funded the Christian Brothers’ Schol­ Dinner and the public announcement of the CAM­ arship Program, contributing $221,124 for this purpose. PAIGN FOR THE 80’S: DECADE OF REDEDICATION As in past years, these scholarships directly aided AND RENEWAL. Under the direction of Mr. H. Keith academic leaders from many high schools, and made Mosley, THE CAMPAIGN FOR THE 80’S is an intensive college possible for many outstanding students who effort to raise $15 million during the next three years might otherwise not have been able to attend. and, thereby, to enable La Salle College to respond to During the past year, the major source of government its immediate and future physical and programmatic support was the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s In­ needs. Funds are critically needed for the renovation of stitutional Assistance Grant program, and La Salle facilities (College Union, College Hall, Holroyd Science again played a significant role in presenting the private Center), program enrichment, faculty development, stu­ sector’s case to the General Assembly for the legislated dent aid, and increased endowment, all of which are increase in this annual appropriation. In addition, La vital elements in the quality of education which La Salle Salle’s ACT 101 grant, which supports the Academic will offer in the 1980's. Discovery Program, grew to $43,000, the College par­ To date, an excellent start has been made toward ticipated for a second year in the Pennsylvania His­ achieving the goals of the Campaign. Over 50 alumni torical and Museum Commission’s Historical Site Sur­ and friends of the College have volunteered to serve on vey Program, and a grant from the Public Committee for a variety of fund-raising Committees. Printed materials the Humanities in Pennsylvania enabled the Career describing the Campaign in detail are being published, Planning and Placement Office to offer a special con­ and you will be receiving these shortly. Most significant­ ference for business leaders entitled “Critical Issues in ly, over $4.4 million in advance gifts and pledges have Advertising.” been received, including $1 million in contributed ser­ 2 vices from the Christian Brothers’ Communities, $379,081 from W.K. Kellogg Foundation, $300,000 from the Pew Memorial Trust, $150,000 from the Kresge Foundation, and $350,000 from Trustees. With this beginning, we are confident that the Campaign will succeed and will make a significant difference in the future of La Salle College. In the months ahead, the CAMPAIGN FOR THE 80’S will enter its most active phase as we strive to intensify all of our fund-raising efforts. We will be seeking increased support from all of our constituencies, corpo­ rations, foundations, government agencies, alumni and friends. The College’s future is dependent upon your generosity, and I trust that your loyalty and support for La Salle will insure that these efforts succeed. All of us who are involved in La Salle College’s Development program deeply appreciate the continu­ ing commitment and assistance of all of those persons —Trustees, Alumni, Administrators, Faculty Members, Students,