Poetry’s Power: Adrienne Rich eading poetry is typically a solitary, quiet activity, or one shared with a R small group of like-minded intellects mingling in a coffeehouse. However, when Adrienne Rich read her work on October 6, 2004, at Poetry-in-the- Round, the atmosphere was boisterous. Rich received a standing ovation when she entered the packed Kozlowski Hall Auditorium. She emphasized that the reading was “not only an academic event, but a community event as well.” Rich’s poetry speaks to the issues that both define and divide the national culture: poverty, racism, sex- ism, violence and the Bill Blanchard struggle for survival against isolation and In Gear: marginality. Her many honors include a Kevin Plank MacArthur Fellowship evin Plank’s journey as an and the National K entrepreneur began while Bill Blanchard Book Award. getting soaked playing football at the University of Maryland. In his grand- Visitsfrom Visionaries Master of Biographies: Robert Caro mother’s basement, he set up his first office to sell his sports gear proto- resident Lyndon B. Johnson’s personal beliefs and formative experiences had types. The 32-year-old founder and Pa definite influence on his political actions, noted Robert Caro, speaking at president of Under Armour®, the Seton Hall University on October 14, 2004. The acclaimed presidential biogra- Baltimore-based manufacturer of the pher gave the concluding talk in the original microfiber, moisture-wicking four-part Philip and Mary Shannon Seton sports apparel, spoke at Seton Hall Hall Speaker Series, for which the theme University on November 9, 2004. At was “Examining the Role of Values in the Stillman School of Business’ sixth Shaping the Presidency.” More than 375 annual Integrity and Professionalism people attended his talk. Caro authored Convocation, Plank offered an The Years of Lyndon Johnson, of which the inspirational story of the entrepre- third volume, Master of the Senate, won neurial challenges and rewards. both a 2003 Pulitzer Prize and a National Under Armour® ranked as the second Book Critics Circle Award. Caro’s first fastest-growing U.S. privately held book, The Power Broker: Robert Moses and company on Inc. Magazine’s top 500 the Fall of New York, which chronicled list in 2003 and was named Sporting the urban planner, won a 1975 Pulitzer Goods Business’ “Apparel Supplier of Prize and was named one of the 100 best the Year” three years in a row. nonfiction books of the 20th century by Linz Photography the Modern Library Board in 1999. Pathways to Peace: Shimon Peres eace is an attempt — an effort — to improve life,” noted His Excellency Shimon Peres, former prime minister “Pof Israel, during his address at Seton Hall University on September 29, 2004. Peres spoke at the World Leaders Forum, hosted by the John C. Whitehead School of Diplomacy and International Relations. During his visit, Seton Hall conferred an honorary degree on Peres. In 1994, the statesman was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for his role in initiating the Olso Peace Accords. Nine years ago, he founded The Peres Center for Peace as part of his vision for a “New Middle East” in which Israelis and Palestinians cooperate as individuals, as well as socioeconomically. Peres spoke about religion, war, terrorism, science and technology, among other themes surrounding his ultimate goal of world peace. He emphasized the need for understanding and acceptance of differences among individuals, and asserted that democracy is what equally enables everyone to be different. Bill Blanchard Seton Hall University prides itself on bringing distinguished visitors to its South Orange campus. During the 2004-05 Fall Semester, the University welcomed notable authors, a poet, a business entrepreneur and a world leader. Engaging the audience with their personal stories, these guests inspired students, faculty, alumni and community members alike. Spirited Storyteller: Mary Higgins Clark ntegrity and professionalism were integral to overcoming Ilong odds and becoming a successful novelist, Mary Higgins Clark told a full house at Seton Hall University on September 21, 2004. Having begun to write books as a young widow with five children to raise, Clark helped widen students’ perspectives by Michael Paras emphasizing the importance of the entrepreneurial spirit and the ability to seize opportunities. The best- selling author of suspense novels and mysteries addressed the annual Integrity and Professionalism Convocation, jointly sponsored by the Stillman School of Business and the College of Arts and Sciences. SPRING2005 1 Seton Hall University Magazine is published by the Department of Public Relations and Marketing in the Division of University Advancement, Seton Hall University. Send your comments SeSPRING 2005 tonUNIVERSITY Hall MAGAZINE FOR ALUMNI AND FRIENDS and suggestions to: Seton Hall University Magazine Department of Public Relations FEATURES and Marketing Seton Hall University 14 457 Centre Street South Orange, NJ 07079-2691 Seton Hall Shares Papal (973) 378-9834 Expertise with the World Weeks before Pope John Paul II’s death, the media marshaled President its resources and unleased reporters with the intensity of a Monsignor Robert Sheeran ’67 military campaign. For major media outlets, the nation’s richest repository of expertise on John Paul II, the papacy and Vatican Vice President for University Advancement issues was clearly Seton Hall University. Seton Hall’s priests, Joseph G. Sandman, Ph.D. faculty and seminarians received calls from the global press, as well as national and local media, and fielded questions about Assistant Vice President for the pope, his legacy, the papal transition, speculation about a Public Relations and Marketing successor, the conclave and, finally, Pope Benedict XVI. Thomas E. White, M.A. Director of Publications/ 19 University Editor Shannon Rossman Allen, M.A. ’04 Ever Forward Art Director The Campaign to Build a Bolder, Brighter Future Elyse M. Carter The Seton Hall Sesquicentennial Campaign is poised to meet its Design and Production goal of $150 million by December 2007. To date, the campaign Dorit Tabak has surpassed the 50 percent mark, with gifts totaling more Assistant Editor than $80 million. In this special section, alumni, friends of the Lori Varga University and faculty share their stories about how Seton Hall impacts their lives, and how the many gracious gifts will be Class News and Notes Editor used to enhance and further build upon this great University. Caitlin Martin ’04 Contributors Correction Our sincere apologies to Paul Bader ’98 for the regretful omission of his Jeff Andriesse photograph from the Many Are One photo spread in the Fall 2004 issue. Steven Carr No young alumnus would be more deserving of recognition. Seton Hall was Abby Dennis proud to honor Bader with the Young Alumni Association Service Award at Barbara Iozzia the Many Are One Alumni Awards Gala on May 22, 2004. Since graduation, Courtney R. Johnson, M.B.A. ’04 the New Brunswick native has become vice president of the Young Alumni Jeff Mead Association, and he continues his involvement with Sigma Phi Epsilon as Catherine Memory, M.A. chapter counselor and alumni board member. Sheila Smith Noonan Donna Shoemaker Dorett Smith DEPARTMENTS Lori Varga 3 Christine Yzaguirre Photographers 1 Visits from Visionaries Bill Blanchard Ian Bradshaw 3 Newsworthy Steven Lane, Linz Photography Michael Paras 10 Focus on Administration S.R. Smith 12 Student Spotlight 33 On the cover: This image of a contemplative 33 Sports at The Hall Pope John Paul II comes from the personal collection of Father Anthony Figueiredo, M.Div. ’94, 38 Alumni Standouts S.T.L., S.T.D., assistant professor of systematic theology at Seton 42 Pirates in Print Hall. Father Figueiredo served as 42 special assistant to the pope for 44 four groundbreaking Synods of Alumni News and Notes Bishops: the Americas, Europe, Asia and Australasia/Oceana, in 52 Endpaper preparation for the Great Jubilee in 2000. 2 SETONHALLUNIVERSITYMAGAZINE NEWS worthy Seton Hall Programs Rank Consortium Aims to Reduce Nationally Violent Crimes Against Women on College “Students deserve a safe environment. Campuses This program will enable five New Jersey universities to work together eton Hall University was chosen as the lead institu- to protect women on their campuses.” S tion to administer and coordinate activities for a — U.S. Senator Jon S. Corzine (D-N.J.) $400,081 U.S. Department of Justice grant to reduce violent “Students deserve a safe cooperation with the trained .S.News & World Report crimes against women on college environment,” says U.S. Senator responses of municipal police named Seton Hall campuses. The Seton Hall Jon S. Corzine (D-N.J). “This and prosecutors. Pakalns is U University among the University Consortium Violence program will enable five New director of Health/Counseling top 125 national doctoral Prevention Project will fund Jersey universities to work Services at Seton Hall and the universities in its August 2004 activities under a five-institution together to protect women on principal investigator for the publication. This designation consortium whose members their campuses.” consortium project. places Seton Hall in the are Seton Hall, Jersey City Many schools are addressing “Seton Hall University is company of Boston University, University in Jersey City, New the issue of violence against honored to be the lead institu- Fordham University, The Jersey Institute of Technology women by developing campus- tion in this consortium project Catholic University of America in Newark, William Paterson based victim services and to prevent violence against and Rutgers University. University in Wayne and coordinating the responses of female college students,” Pakalns Each year, U.S.News & World Ramapo College in Mahwah. campus law enforcement, health says. “As part of the project, we Report evaluates colleges and The program is designed to services, housing authorities, will create educational DVDs for universities in categories such as encourage institutions of higher administrators, student organi- incoming freshmen and hold academic reputation, retention, education to adopt comprehen- zations and disciplinary boards.