Commencement Speakers Announced - The University of Scranton

P U B L I S H E D B Y T H E U N I V E R S I T Y O F S C R A N T O N
May 2002 Volume XIV Number 9
Commencement Speakers Announced
Five to Receive Honorary Degrees during Commencement 2002
Lisa Myers
Avery Cardinal
Dulles, S.J.
Lisa Myers, Chief
Congressional
Correspondent for
NBC News, will give
the principal address at
the University's 102nd
undergraduate commencement
to be held
Sunday, 26 May at the
First Union Arena at
Casey Plaza, Wilkes-
Barre.
Avery Cardinal
Dulles, S.J., the
Laurence J. McGinley
Professor of Religion
and Society at Fordham
University, will deliver
the principal address at
the University's Graduate School commencement
to be held Saturday, 25 May
in the Byron Complex on campus.
Ms. Myers, who is a senior member of
N B C ’s award-winning political team,
re p o rts on the nation’s government for all
of NBC News broadcasts, including “T h e
Nightly News with Tom Bro k a w, ”
“ Dateline NBC” and “To d a y.” She is a re gular
contributor to NBC’s “Fleecing of
A m e r i c a” news segment and routinely participates
as a member of the roundtable dis-
In this Issue
Scranton Faculty to Teach MBA
Courses in China. . . . . . . . . . . . . pg. 3
A Celebration of
Student Scholars . . . . . . . . . . pgs. 4-5
Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pg. 10
Campus Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . pg. 11
cussion group of “Meet the Pre s s . ”
Critically praised for her work as a
re p o rt e r, Ms. Myers re c e i ved a Hess Re p o rt
for campaign coverage in 2000 and was a
contributor to the “Nightly New s” bro a dcast
given the Ed w a rd R. Mu r row Aw a rd
for Best Newscast for its broadcast the day
f o l l owing the November 2000 election.
The Un i versity will present Ms. Myers with
an honorary degree of Doctor of Hu m a n e
Letters at the undergraduate commencement
cere m o n y.
An internationally known author and
lecturer, Cardinal Dulles has written over
650 articles and has published 21 books
on theological topics.
He was created a Cardinal of the
Catholic Church on 21 February 2001,
by Pope John Paul II and thus became the
first U.S. theologian named to the
College of Cardinals.
Cardinal Dulles is currently a consultor
to the Committee on Doctrine of the
National Conference of Catholic Bishops
and an associate fellow of the Woodstock
Theological Center in Washington, D.C.
C a rdinal Dulles has an impre s s i ve collection
of awards, including Phi Beta Kappa,
the Croix de Gu e r re, the Cardinal Sp e l l m a n
Aw a rd for distinguished achievement in theology
and the Boston College Pre s i d e n t i a l
Bicentennial Aw a rd. At the Un i ve r s i t y’s
Graduate School commencement, Card i n a l
Dulles will be presented with an honorary
d e g ree of Doctor of Di v i n i t y. He holds 21
other honorary degre e s .
During Commencement 2002, three othe r
individuals will be presented with honorary
d e g rees. At the undergraduate commencement cere
m o n y, Msgr. Santiago Me n d ez Br a vo, Pre s i d e n t
of Un i versidad del Valle de Atemejac (UNIVA ) ,
h e a d q u a rt e red in Guadalajara, Mexico, will be
p resented an honorary degree of Doctor of
Pedagogy; and Congressman John Mu rtha will
re c e i ve an honorary degree of Doctor of Law. Sr.
Anne Mu n l e y, I.H.M., President of the
C o n g regation of the Sisters, Se rvants of the
Immaculate He a rt of Ma ry, will be presented with
an honorary degree of Doctor of Humane Letters at
the Graduate School commencement.
In his role as President of UNIVA,
Msgr. Santiago Mendez Bravo, directs a
university with whom The University of
Scranton has a formal
agreement that promotes
exchanges of faculty
and students. He is
currently and has been
an advisor for numerous
Msgr. Santiago
Mendez Bravo
organizations and associations,
including the
InterAmerican
Scranton Alumni Community Launched Online
Connecting with former classmates
just got a whole lot easier, thanks to the
new Scranton Online Alumni
Community launched 1 May.
The online community offers such features
as an online directory of Scranton
alumni, permanent e-mail and professional
resources including career postings
and yellow page listings of alumni.
“This free and exc l u s i ve online community
is available to all 38,000 alumni of T h e
Un i versity of Scranton,” said Ro b e rt P.
Zelno, Di rector of Alumni Relations. “It is
a re s o u rce that we believe will have gre a t
appeal and great va l u e
to alumni who want to
stay connected with
their classmates and
their alma mater. ”
Alumni who register
for the service receive a
free, permanent e-mail
address. “Even if you
change jobs or e-mail
providers, your e-mail
address with the
University will stay the same,” said Mr.
Zelno.
Users can search for fellow alumni
using the online directory, which lists personal
and professional information as
posted by Scranton graduates. Alumni
can also post and review news and events
by submitting a Class Note to the site.
Message boards and chat rooms provide
an opportunity for online users to
post and read messages, share ideas and
join in real-time discussions.
The site also contains areas for professional
networking. Through the Career
Center, alumni
can post jobs or
resumes, become
part of mentoring
programs at the
University, or get
career counseling.
The site’s yellow
pages provide
opportunities for
alumni to promote
their products
and services, or search for those
advertised by other Scranton alumni and
members of other online communities,
nationwide.
The Events Calendar lists activities
sponsored by the Alumni Society, its affiliates
and any of its 20 chapters, as well as
University-wide events.
Alumni and graduating seniors may
register for this free service by going to
www.scranton.edu/alumni and entering
the online community. For additional
information, call the University’s Office
of Alumni Relations at (570) 941-7660.
Universities Organization, the Federation
of Mexican Private Institutes of Higher
Education and the Mexican Association of
Christian Further Education Institutes.
Sister Anne Munley
is one of two delegates
from the United States
to the International
Union of Superiors
General (UISG). She
served as the facilitator
Sr. Anne
Munley, I.H.M.
of the UISG 2001
Plenary and as chairperson
of the plenary plan-
ning committee which represents nearly
one million women religious from five
continents. She has also served for three
years as President of the Leadership
Conference of Women Religious.
C o n g ressman Jo h n
Mu rtha re p re s e n t s
Pe n n s y l va n i a’s 12th
C o n g ressional District.
In 1974, he became
the first combat Vi e t n a m
veteran elected to
Congressman
John Murtha
C o n g ress. Congre s s m a n
Mu rtha is a national
leader on defense, health
c a re and social issues and is a Member of
the Defense Ap p ropriations Su b c o m m i t t e e .
He is the recipient of numerous award s ,
including the Panetta In s t i t u t e’s Je f f e r s o n
Lincoln Aw a rd for Bi p a rtisan Leadership
and the Pe n n s y l vania Chamber of Bu s i n e s s
and In d u s t ry’s Government Leader of the
Ye a r.
(A schedule of commencement activities
may be found on page 2.)
Celebration of Student
S cholars Held 1 May
The University of Scranton held its
Second Annual Celebration of Student
Scholars on 1 May. This daylong event
celebrated the scholarly activity of both
undergraduate and graduate students by
featuring their work in a display in the
lobby of the Long Center.
The presentations reflect research conducted
as part of the Faculty-Student
Research Program or resulting from a faculty-directed
summer research grant; or as
part of undergraduate or graduate
research carried out as independent study.
For a complete listing of poster presentations
and abstracts of select presentations,
see pages 4 -5.

Page 2 The Scranton Record, May 2002
University Names Brian Carpenter,
Ph.D. CASE Pr o fessor of the Ye a r
The Un i versity of Scranton
named Brian W. Carpenter,
Ph.D., its CASE Professor of the
Year in recognition of his outstanding
performance as a member
of the Un i ve r s i t y’s faculty.
Professors awarded by individual
schools are then eligible
for further recognition by the
Council for Advancement and
Support of Education (CASE)
at the state and national levels.
Dr. Carpenter, who resides
in South Abington Township, joined the
accounting faculty at The University of
Scranton in 1987. He served as chairperson
of the Accounting Department from
1992 to 1998 and was promoted to full
professor in 1998.
Dr. Carpenter also received the Kania
School of Management’s Scholarly
Achievement Award in 2001, the Kania
School of Management’s Alperin
Teaching Fellowship in1999 and the
Alpha Sigma Nu University Award for
Teaching Excellence in 1990. He was
named the Pennsylvania Institute of
Certified Public Accountants’
Outstanding Educator in 1997.
He is a member of the American
Accounting Association and the Institute
of Management Accountants.
Dr. Carpenter has published numerous
articles in scholarly journals. Dr.
Carpenter has also co-authored accounting
textbooks and was co-editor of the
American Accounting Association’s
Handbook for Accounting Administrators.
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He earned a doctorate in
accounting from Pennsylvania
State University, where he also
earned a bachelor’s degree. Dr.
Carpenter earned an MBA
degree from The University of
Scranton in 1982.
Prior to joining Scranton’s
faculty, Dr. Carpenter taught at
Lehigh University and
Brian Carpenter, Pennsylvania State University.
Ph.D. CASE is an international association
of colleges and universities, and independent
elementary and secondary schools.
CASE began the Professor of the Year
competition in 1981 to recognize faculty
members for extraordinary commitment
to undergraduate teaching, for contributions
to the lives and careers of students,
and for service to their institutions and
the teaching profession.
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C o m m e n c e m e n t
A c t i v i t i e s
25 May
ROTC Commissioning, 9 a.m., Royal Theater, McDade Center for
Literary and Performing Arts, followed by a reception in the Lobby.
Graduate School Commencement, 11:30 a.m., Byron Complex, followed
by a reception on the Alumni Green.
Nursing Pinning Ceremony, 2 p.m., Aula Room, Houlihan-McLean
Center, followed by a reception in The Atrium.
Baccalaureate Mass, 4 p.m., Byron Complex.
Dinner for Graduates and Parents, Gunster Student Center, 6:00 p.m.
Tickets are required. Call 941-6233.
Class Night Awards, 8 p.m., Royal Theater, McDade Center for Literary
and Performing Arts followed by a reception in the Lobby.
26 May
Breakfast for Graduates and Parents, Gunster Student Center. Tickets are
required. Call 941-6233.
Undergraduate Commencement, Noon, First Union Arena, Wilkes-Barre
University Appoints New Dean of Graduate School
Duncan M. Perry, Ph.D.,
has been named Dean of the
Graduate School and Director
of Research at the University
effective 1 July.
Dr. Perry is currently the
Dean for Graduate Studies
and Extended Programs at
Millersville University,
Millersville. He was previously
Dean for Graduate
Studies and Research and
Professor of History at
Central Washington University,
Ellensburg, Wash.
Upon the invitation of
Radio Free Europe, he served
as a Senior Balkan Analyst in
Munich, Germany, and later
founded the Open Media
Research Institute in Prague,
in the Czech Republic.
He previously served as the
Graduate Dean at the
Un i versity of No rth Da k o t a ,
Duncan M. Perry, Grand Fo rks, N.D., Assistant
Ph.D. Dean for Graduate Studies at
the Un i versity of Ma ry l a n d ,
College Pa rk, Md.; and Personnel Of f i c e r
and Di rector of Graduate Ac a d e m i c
Parking Office Announces Online
Applications for Parking Pe r m i t s
Through a new, streamlined service,
members of the University community
can obtain their 2002-2003 parking permit
online. Users enter an ID and PIN to
access the application.
Fa c u l t y, staff and students who curre n t l y
h a ve a parking sticker will only need to
verify information and payment online and
will not need to provide a copy of a ve h i c l e
registration card unless they have changed
vehicles. Members of the Un i versity community
who do not have easy access to a
computer can complete the online pro c e s s
at the Pa rking and Public Pa v i l i o n .
“We are pleased to offer the University
community with an easier way to secure
their parking permits,” said Richard
Pomager, Director of Public Safety.
Payment options will continue to be
cash, check or payroll deduction
Faculty/Staff Registration
Faculty and staff members will receive
an e-mail in early June that includes a link
to the online system. In order to re d u c e
conflicts with student processing, the
Pa rking Office is asking faculty and staff
to complete online registration by 15 Ju l y.
Faculty and staff will continue to re c e i ve
their permits through hthe mail. Pe r m i t s
a re effective upon receipt and are re q u i re d
beginning the first day of classes.
Student Registration
Students will receive an e-mail with a
link to access the online system during
the summer. Day school students can
apply in early July. Undergraduate student
permits will be available for express
pickup in the Byron Complex during
Royal Welcome the weekend of 24 and
25 August 2002.
Graduate and Dexter Hanley College
students will have access to the system
beginning on 21 July 2002 and will continue
to receive their permits by mail..
The projected deadline for student
applications is 12 August 2002.
Re c o rds at the H.H. Rackham School of
Graduate Studies at the Un i versity of
Michigan at Ann Arbor.
“Dr. Perry brings to the University a
broad base of experience that will be pivotal
to the University’s efforts to further
enhance its Graduate School,” said Beth
E. Barnett, Ed.D., Provost and Academic
Vice President of the University.
Dr. Perry’s impressive record of scholarship
has focused primarily on Eastern
Europe, and includes books and articles
on issues facing the Balkans. Among his
numerous scholarly awards and fellowships
are a Woodrow Wilson Center
Research Fellowship in its Eastern
European Program, two Fulbright awards
for study in Bulgaria and two fellowships
from the Bulgarian Academic Sciences.
“I am sure that the depth of Dr. Perry’s
academic and practical experience in the
area of international programming will
prove to be an enormous asset to the
University and its more than 100 international
students,” said Dr. Barnett.
Dr. Perry holds a bachelor’s degree in
History and Political Science from Davis
and Elkins College in Elkins, W. Va; master’s
degrees in Russian Language and
Linguistics and also in European History
from Ohio University, Athens, Ohio; and
a doctorate in Balkan History from the
University of Michigan at Ann Arbor.
The Graduate School at The University
of Scranton offers 21 master’s programs
in the areas of healthcare, education,
business, research, counseling, human
resources, chemistry, computers and technology.
The University’s graduate programs
are accredited by the most rigorous
accrediting organizations, including
AACSB International, the Association to
Advance Collegiate Schools of Business.

The Scranton Record, May 2002 Page 3
Scranton Faculty Selected to Teach MBA Courses in China
Scranton, Shanghai and Beijing might
seem like an unlikely mix in the world
of higher education – unless you happen
to be a University of Scranton faculty
member who is teaching an MBA
course in China.
T h rough a program sponsored by a cons
o rtium of Jesuit universities, as well as an
independent affiliation established by T h e
Un i versity of Scranton, faculty members
f rom the Kania School of Ma n a g e m e n t
h a ve been invited to teach MBA courses in
China during the summer semester.
In the summer of 2001, Sa t y a
C h a t t o p a d h y a y, Ph.D., Associate
Professor of Ma rk e t i n g / Management, was
selected as one of a handful of faculty
members from 26 Jesuit universities to
teach a summer MBA program as part of
the Beijing International MBA (Bi M B A )
Program held on the campus of Pe k i n g
Un i versity in Beijing. This summer,
Cynthia Cann, Ph.D., Assistant Pro f e s s o r
of Ma n a g e m e n t / Ma rketing, will be one
of a small group of faculty members fro m
Jesuit universities teaching in Beijing.
Rev. Royden B. Davis, S.J., 78, died 2
April in Scranton.
Fr. Davis served in the U.S. Army
from 1943 to 1945 as a gunner in an
anti-aircraft battery.
He began a distinguished
c a reer at Ge o r g e t ow n
Un i versity in 1965 when he
was named Dean of fre s h m e n
and Assistant Dean of the
College of Arts and Sciences.
In 1966, he was appointed
Dean of the College of Art s
and Sciences, a post that he
would hold until 1989.
At Ge o r g e t own, Fr. Da v i s
welcomed women students
to the College of Arts and
Sciences in 1969. He ove rsaw
the inauguration of the
American Studies Pro g r a m ,
the expansion of the Fi n e
A rts De p a rtment, the
establishment and grow t h
of the Ps yc h o l o g y
De p a rtment, and the creation of the
Sociology and Computer Science departments.
In 1989, he dire c t e d
Ge o r g e t own's Fo reign Studies Pro g r a m
in Fl o rence, It a l y, and, in 1990, served as
Chair of the Ignatian Annive r s a ry.
In 1991, Fr. Davis returned to T h e
Un i versity of Scranton, where he taught
briefly in the 1950s, to serve as Rector of
the Jesuit Community at Scranton. In this
role, he was a member of the Board of
Trustees of The Un i versity of Scranton and
Scranton Pre p a r a t o ry School.
At the conclusion of his service as re c t o r
in 1997, he remained at the Un i versity as
an Associate Campus Minister and
The connection between The Un i ve r s i t y
of Scranton and China is further enhanced
by an independent arrangement established
t h rough the efforts of Alan Bru m a g i m ,
Ph.D., Associate Professor of Ma rk e t i n g /
Management. Last summer, Dr. Bru m a g i m
and Wayne Cunningham, Ph.D., Associate
Professor of Operations and In f o r m a t i o n
Management, team-taught an MBA course
at Tongji Un i versity in Shanghai. This summ
e r, Nabil Tamimi, Ph.D., Associate
Professor of Operations and In f o r m a t i o n
Management, will teach an MBA course at
the Tongji Un i ve r s i t y.
These foreign teaching experiences
translate into professional enrichment of
faculty who share their real-life experiences
of international business with students
on two continents.
“Faculty are the key link to students,”
said Ronald Johnson, D.B.A., Dean of
the Kania School of Management. “If
faculty, because of their experiences, talk
about things going on elsewhere in the
world, students will be more inclined to
broaden the horizons of their thinking.”
Royden B. Davis, S.J.
Chaplain of the Panuska College of
Professional St u d i e s . He also served as a critical
member of the President's Task Fo rc e
on Ignatian Mission and Id e n t i t y.
In 1985, he received an
honorary Doctor of
Humane Letters degree
from Georgetown
University, and, in 1992, he
had an endowed chair in
interdisciplinary studies
named in his honor.
In 1997, The University
of Scranton presented Fr.
Davis with the Pedro
B.S.S., J.D., L.L.B., D.H.L.,
Arrupe, S.J., Award for
Ge o r g e t own Un i ve r s i t y Ignatian Mission and
M.A., Ph.L., St. Louis Ministries, which recognizes
Un i ve r s i t y persons who have made sig-
S . T.L., Woodstock College nificant contributions to the
En t e red the Society of Je s u s Ignation mission.
in 1950
“What best exemplified the
Ordained in 1959
Pronounced final vows in the
person of Fr. Davis was the
Society of Jesus in 1967 way he truly lived his Ig n a t i a n
Sp i r i t u a l i t ,” y said Pa u l e t t e
Bu rton, a member of the Wo m e n’s Re n ew a l
Group led by Fr. Davis. “He indeed could
see God in all things and he shared this
beautiful vision of Him with eve ryone he
had the opportunity to meet.”
“ Roy Davis was a tower of strength …
but in the gentlest way,” said Brendan G.
L a l l y, S.J., Rector of the Je s u i t
Community at Scranton, at Fr. Da v i s’
funeral mass. “Roy, thank you for helping
us see the infinite possibilities and for yo u r
holy and gentle heart which helped make
those possibilities so attractive . ”
Donations can be made to the Royden B.
Davis, S.J., Scholarship Fund at T h e
Un i versity of Scranton, Scranton, PA 18510.
Chinese students have the opportunity to
learn about American business practices.
Students in the BiMBA program also earn
an MBA from Fo rdham Un i ve r s i t y.
Back on American ground, students at
The University of Scranton have an
opportunity to learn about the economic
development of China, whose economy
has grown faster than any other nation in
the world over the past two decades.
Reflecting on his teaching experiences
at Tongji University, Dr. Brumagim said,
“When you get to experience a new culture,
it helps you to see things that you
Re u n ion
7-9 June 200 2
For more information contact the
Alumni Office at 1-800-SCRANTON
or register online at
www.scranton.edu/alumni
Thomas E. Baker , Associate Professor
of Sociology/Criminal Justice, sponsored
Sergeant Jeff Mackie of the
Scranton Police Department for the
American Police Hall of Fame Life
Saving Medal. Sergeant Mackie is a
1983 graduate of the University.
Professor Baker also created a
PowerPoint presentation to accompany
his book, Effective Police Leadership:
Moving Beyond Management. His publisher
has also requested that he develop
an instructor’s manual to supplement
the book.
Professor Baker and L o reen Wo l f e r,
Ph . D . , Assistant Professor of So c i o l o g y /
Criminal Justice, have re c e i ved notification
that their article, “The Cr i m e
Triangle: Alcohol, Drug Abuse and
Va n d a l i s m” has been accepted for publication
in Police Practice and Re s e a rch: An
In t e rnational Jo u rn a l .
Roy Domenico, P h . D . , A s s o c i a t e
Professor of Hi s t o ry, was invited by the
United States State De p a rt m e n t’s
Fo reign Se rvice Institute to present a 23
April lecture on the subject of “It a l i a n
Regionalism and Regional Politics.”
might have taken for granted. My teaching
experience in China gave me an
appreciation for just how good we have
it in the United States.”
Dr. Brumagim first established contacts
with Tongji University while conducting
general project management
training in China for the Project
Management Institute (PMI) in 2000.
The training was part of PMI’s project
management professional certification
that was being offered in China for the
first time.
NEW STAFF
The following is a list of full-time
staff hired at the University in April:
Edward Evans, Research Technician,
DOE – Brucella Genome Analyst
Renee Giovagnoli-Kurtz, Research
Technician, DOE – Brucella Genome
Analyst
Thomas Savero, Public Safety Officer
SUMMER GRANT RECIPIENTS
The following faculty members have
been named summer grant recipients:
J. Brian Benestad, Ph.D. , Theology,
“Three Chapters on Justice and the
Common Good”
Satyajit Ghosh, Ph.D. , Professor and
Chair of Economics/Finance,
“Intertemporal Elasticity of
Substitution and Labor Supply”
Peter Olden, Ph.D. , Associate
Professor and Chair of Health
Administration/Human Resources,
“Master of Health Administration
Program Curriculum Development”
Kenneth Monks, Ph.D. , Professor of
Math, “On the Canonical
Autoconjugacy of the Collatz Function”

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SAAD ALAHMARI , Software Engineering
Yaodong Bi, Ph.D., Computing Sciences
“Web Store Front”
JESSICA BACH, ELISSA CHESSARI,
ADAM HAWK, UYEN LE,THOMAS M.
MORRISSEY, Physical Therapy
Peter M. Leininger, MPT, OCS
Physical Therapy
“The Effects of Qualitative vs. Quantitative
Exercise on Lumbar Spine and Hip Motion
During Forward Bending”
P. BAGHER, J. CRON, F.N. GRISAFI, and
E.M. PAULI, Ne u ro s c i e n c e / Bi o m a t h e m a t i c s
Terrence E. Sweeney, Ph.D., Biology
“Intravascular Pressure Distribution in the
Hamster Utero-Ovarian Vascular Network”
JULIE BALZANO, JESSICA BU R K E ,
THOMAS HOY, ELIZABETH RO B E RTS
Physical Therapy
Reneé Hakim, Ph.D., Physical Therapy
“A Comparative Study of Balance Measures
Among Elderly Persons Participating in Tai
Chi or Structured Exercise Programs”
JILL BECKISH, Occupational Therapy
Moses Ikiugu, BA, MA,
Occupational Therapy
“A Pilot Study on Occupational Therapy
Students’ Personality Types as Measured by
the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator”
MICHELE BERKSTRESSER, NA TALIE
DUNN, and DIANA ZOGRAPHOS
Nursing Department
Ma ry Jane Di Mattio, Ph.D., Nursing
“A Closer Look at the Mo t i vators and Ba r r i e r s
for Physical Activity in College Wo m e n”
MICHELE BERKSTRESSER
Nursing Department
Majorie A. Maddox, BSN, MSN, Ed.D.
Nursing
“An Evaluation of New Graduate Nurses
and Senior Nursing Student’s Competence
in Providing Spiritual Care”
EILEEN BLAKE, Biology
Daniel Townsend, Ph.D., Biology
“Impact of high deer density on the forest
understory”
HUSAIN BOOTWALA, Finance
John N. Kallianiotis, Ph.D.
Economics/Finance
“Expected Inflation and Real Risk-free Rate
of Interest”
LEAH BROWN, Chemistry
David A. Rusak, Ph.D., Chemistry
“Comparison of Laser Plasma Effect on
Aluminum vs. HDPE”
JENNIFER BURKHARDT, LAURA T.
BOERSIG, MELANIE A. HEEM -
BROCK, JULIE E. ROBBINS, and KIM -
BERLY A. SULLIVAN, Nursing
Dona M. Carpenter, Ed.D., Nursing
“College Freshman’s Perceptions of Nursing
as a Career: A Qualitative Investigation”
MELISSA CARLO, Psychology and
Philosophy, NICOLE SUBLETTE,
Psychology, and MARK FITZGERALD,
Philosophy, Psychology and Neuroscience
J. Timothy Cannon, Ph.D., Ps yc h o l o g y
“ Second: Fo u rth Finger Ratio Po s i t i ve Corre l a t e s
with T h row Task Er ror in College Fe m a l e s”
PATRICIA H. CASTLE , Psychology
John C. Norcross, Ph.D., Psychology
“Admission statistics, acceptance rates, and
financial assistance of clinical psychology
programs: The truth hurts”
CATHERINE COFFEY, ANNE FUSCO,
MARY LEBER, and KIMBERL Y
VIGLIOTTA, Nursing
Dona Carpenter, BSN, MSN, Ed.D.
Nursing
“Female College Students’ Knowledge
Regarding Body Image Disorders”
S P E C I A L F E A T U R E
A CELEBR AT I O N
OF STUD EN T
S C H O L A RS
1 MAY 2002
J O HN J. LONG, S.J., CEN T E R
This Special Feature of The Scranton Record contains a listing of the poster
presentations that were on display 1 May in the John J. Long, S.J., Center
as part of the University’s Second Annual Celebration of Student Scholars.
Abstracts of five projects are also profiled on these pages as examples of
Faculty/Student research that supports the goal of creating an
Environment for Learning, as stated in the University’s Strategic Plan.
SARA COLOSIMO and MELISSA STEVA N S
Biology
Janice Voltzow, Ph.D., Biology
“Morphology of the mysterious mantle
cavities of snails”
AMY CONNOLLY, Occupational Therapy
Rhonda Waskiewicz, MS, OTR/L
Occupational Therapy
“Social Goals for Children with Down’s
Syndrome: An Individualized Education
Program (IEP) Comparison”
FAITH COURVILLE, ALISON
GILMARTIN, CHARLENE GRIFFITH
Nursing
Mary Jane DiMattio, BS, MSN , Nursing
“Wo m e n’s Pe rceptions of Experiences and
Barriers Implementing Safe Sexual Pr a c t i c e s”
CAITLIN DELLA VALLE
Occupational Therapy
Carol Reinson, AAS, BS, MS
Occupational Therapy
“Evidence-Based Practice and Its Effect on
Pediatric Occupational Therapy”
BERNADETTE M. DOWHY and LAU-
REN UELAND, Physical Therapy
Barbara Wagner, PT, MHA
Physical Therapy
“The Effects of Massage on Terminally Ill
Patients in Hospice Care”
BETH DRAGONE, Human Services and
TRACY MOORE, Graduate Student
Ann Marie Toloczko, Ph.D.
Counseling and Human Services
“An Exploratory Analysis of Late
Adolescent Males’ Interpersonal
Relationships and Empathy”
ANNELISE ERAMO, SHIRA LIPPERINI,
ANDREA LOMBARDI, and DANIELLE
SPOONHOWER, Physical Therapy
Marybeth Grant-Beuttler, BS, MS
Physical Therapy
“Qualitative Study on Motivation in Youth
Ice Hockey Players”
GINA ERRICO, Occupational Therapy
Moses Ikiugu, BA, MA
Occupational Therapy
“Exploring Senior University of Scranton
Occupational Therapy Students’
Knowledge, Attitudes, and Willingness to
Provide Care to Persons Living with AIDS”
AMANDA E. EW I N G, Occupational T h e r a p y
Carol Reinson, AAS, BS, MS
Occupational Therapy
“Frames of Reference Utilized in
Occupational Therapy Treatment of
Children with Attention Deficit
Hyperactivity Disorder”
E L I ZABETH FA L LO N, Occupational T h e r a p y
Moses Ikiugu, BA, MA
Occupational Therapy
“A Case Study to Explore the Interventions
for Individuals Who Exhibit Self-Harm
Behaviors”
MICHELLE FA L ZONE, Bi o l o g y / Bi o c h e m i s t yr
Gary Kwiecinski, Ph.D. , Biology
“Milk Mineral and Nitrogen
Concentrations and Their Post-Natal
Accretion in Two Neotropical Plant-
Visiting Bats”
MELISSA FRIES, Occupational Therapy
Rhonda Waskiewicz, MS, OTR/L
Occupational Therapy
“The Development of an Eating Disorders
Program: A Case Study”
TINA GAMBALE, Occupational Therapy
Rhonda Waskiewicz, MS, OTR/L
Occupational Therapy
“Occupational therapist students’ perceptions
on how service learning improved
their professional behaviors”
MARCY GAYLORD, Occupational Therapy
Moses Ikiugu, BA, MA
Occupational Therapy
“The Identity of Occupational Therapy: A
Field of Change or Stability?”
TERI ANNE GAVIN, LAURA M. SCHRU M ,
MEGHAN D. TEGTMEIER, JILL J.
WHITE, and DANICA L. YA N I N A S
Physical Therapy
Marybeth Grant Beuttler, BS, MS
Physical Therapy
“What Kicks in When: A Descriptive
Kinematic Analysis of Normal Infant
Kicking and Coordination”
MARY JO HASAKA, Occupational Therapy
Moses Ikiugu, BA, MA
Occupational Therapy
“Occupational Therapy Students’ Changing
Perceptions of the Mentally Ill”
MELISSA HEDGES, Psychology
John C. Norcross, Ph.D., Psychology
“The Future of Psychotherapy:
A Delphi Poll”
MELISSA HEDGES and P ATRICIA H.
CASTLE, Psychology
John C. Norcross, Ph.D. , Psychology
“Psychologists Conducting Psychotherapy
in 2001: A Study of the Division 29
Membership”
AMBREEN IMTIAZ ,MBA in Finance and
Management Information System
Cynthia Cann, Ph.D.
Management/Marketing
“The Case of How One Brazilian
Telecommunicatins Company Prepared for
Competition”
STEPHEN KELLY, Physical Therapy
Reneé Hakim, Ph.D. , Physical Therapy
“Forced Use of the Upper Extremity in a
Person with Chronic Stroke: An
Assessment of Treatment Time and Quality
of Movement”
JERZIE-ANN KISSEL, Occupational T h e r a p y
Moses Ikiugu, BA, MA
Occupational Therapy
“Characteristics of a Well-Elaborated
Future Oriented Narrative in Occupational
Therapy”
EMILY KITSON, Occupational Therapy
Rhonda Waskiewicz, MS, OTR/L
Occupational Therapy
“The Appropriateness of Occupational
Therapy Theoretical Frames of Reference to
address the functional needs of an individual
with Turner’s Syndrome”
CHERYL L. KIZELEVICUS
Occupational Therapy
Carol Reinson, AAS, BS, MS
Occupational Therapy
“Program evaluation of the peer educator
program: Changes in attitudes and beliefs
towards people living with HIV”
MELISSA KOPP , Occupational Therapy
Moses Ikiugu, BA, MA
Occupational Therapy
“The Influence of Culture on Caregiving”
MICHELLE KOTZ, NOELLE LOPEZ,
LAUREN QUIRK, and JENNIFER
SCHMIDT, Physical Therapy
Reneé Hakim, Ph.D. , Physical Therapy
“Comparisons of Functional Reach with
Goal Directed Reaching Tasks Among
Older Adults”
BRIAN R. KUPCHAK, CARA M. CENERA
and DEREK M. CARLSON
Chemistry Department
Timothy D. Foley, Ph.D., Chemistry
“Nitroxyl Anion is a Potent Irreversible
Inhibitor of Brain Protein Tyrosine
Phosphatase Activity: Implications for
Neurodegenerative Diseases”
KIMBERLY KUTCH, Chemistry
Christopher Baumann, Ph.D. , Chemistry
“Infrared Analysis of Orientational
Diffusion of Methyl Rotors on Alkali
Halide Films”
C O U RT N EY LANCIA, Occupational T h e r a p y
Carol Reinson, AAS, BS, MS
Occupational Therapy
“Role Perceptions and Issues of Parenting
as Reported by Parents Caring for a Child
With Special Needs”
JACLYN LOEW, Occupational Therapy
Carol Reinson, AAS, BA, MA
Occupational Therapy
“The Effect of Poetry Therapy on the Self-
Esteem and Life Satisfaction of Nursing
Home Residents”

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COLLEEN MADISON, Occupational T h e r a p y
Carol Reinson, AAS, BA, MA
Occupational Therapy
“Exploring the Life of a Family With a
Child With a Disability”
LAUREN M. MADOS, Occupational T h e r a p y
Moses Ikiugu, BA, MA
Occupational Therapy
“The Contribution of Human-Pet
Relationship to Perception of Physical,
Psychological, and Social Well-Being by the
Elderly”
MELISSA MATTHEWS
Occupational Therapy
Carol Reinson, AAS, BS, MS
Occupational Therapy
“The Differences in Hand Manipulation
Between a Child with Down’s Syndrome
and a Typical Child”
CAROLINE McDANIELS
Occupational Therapy
Carol Reinson, AAS, BS, MS
Occupational Therapy
“A Sensory Integrative Approach in the
Classroom of a Child with Autism: A
Single Case Study”
KRISTIN McELLIGOTT
Occupational Therapy
Rhonda Waskiewicz, MS, OTR/L
Occupational Therapy
“Perceptions of Role Overlap Between
Occupational Therapists and Physical
Therapists”
DEANNE B. McPHERSON and R YAN P.
KILKER, Chemistry
Timothy D. Foley, Ph.D., Chemistry
“Superoxide Activates Synaptic Particulate
Nitric Oxide Synthase: Implications for
Superoxide Signaling and Neurotoxicity”
LORI MULLER, Occupational Therapy
Carol Reinson, AAS, BS, MS
Occupational Therapy
“Dialectical Behavior Therapy: Potential for
Occupational Therapy”
JOY OLIVER, Psychology and Philosophy
and PATRICIA H. CASTLE , Psychology
James P. Buchanan, Ph.D. , Psychology
“Computers vs. Hard Copy Reading
Comprehension”
CORIN OTTEN, Occupational Therapy
Moses Ikiugu, BA, MA
Occupational Therapy
“The Influence of Intergenerational
Relationships on the Perceived Life
Satisfaction of Institutionalized Elderly
Persons”
KELLY PARENT and EILEEN YOUNG
Physical Therapy
Barbara Wagner, MHTA, Physical Therapy
and Marybeth Grant Beuttler, BS, MS,
Physical Therapy
“Gait variations and low back pain associated
with pregnancy in the third trimester”
MELISSA PARISE, Occupational Therapy
Carol Reinson, AAS, BS, MS
Occupational Therapy
“The affect of occupational therapy on the
relationship between temporomandibular
joint disorder and stress”
JILLIAN PERRIUS , Occupational Therapy
Moses Ikiugu, BA. ,MA
Occupational Therapy
“The perc e i ved benefits of a community
e m p l oyment program: An exploratory study”
A SPOT LI GHT ON RESE A R C H
Abstracts from five poster pr e s e n ta t i o n s
PAUL M. RUTKOWSKI, Biology
Timothy J. Cadigan, S.J., Ph.D., Biolog y
“The Effect of Acid Mine Drainage on
Bioproductivity in the Lackawanna River”
The Lackawanna River in Northeastern
Pennsylvania is heavily polluted by several
large influxes of acid mine drainage
(AMD). This project is a first examination
of the effects of AMD on the bioproductivity
of the river – specifically, to see
if the main chlorophyll producers, the
algae, are adversely effected by changes
brought about by AMD.
Replicate sets of ceramic tiles were
placed in the river at two sites; one in relatively
fresh water and the other in heavily
AMD polluted waters. The tiles were collected
from the riverbed and replaced by
new tiles every two-weeks from June until
late October 2001. Bioproductivity was
gauged by two parameters; average organic
biomass, measured as ash-free dry mass
(AFDM), and average chlorophyll a content.
On average, greater bioproductivity
occurred in the AMD contaminated
waters as measured by chlorophyll a, but
not by AFDM.
VERONICA VALLEJO, History
Lee M. Penyak, Ph.D. , History
“Public Inspection of Private Lives: Domestic
Violence in Mexico,1750-1850”
Pr i m a ry re s e a rch was conducted on
domestic violence at Mexico City’s Arc h i vo
General de la Nación during July 2001.
This re s e a rch was conducted as part of the
Un i ve r s i t y’s Fa c u l t y - Di rected St u d e n t
Summer Re s e a rch Program.
Among their conclusions, the re s e a rc h e r s
found that judges frequently looked for
mitigating circumstances in order to lessen
a husband’s punishment for having disciplined
his wife more seve rely than socially
acceptable. The re s e a rchers also analyze d
re f e rences to love and affection in these
documents as a vehicle to understand gend
e red household responsibilities. Ms.
Vallejo and Dr. Penyak recently delive red a
joint paper on “Domestic Violence in
Colonial Me x i c o” at Caldwell College, N.J.
HUSAIN BOOTWALA, Finance
John N. Kallianiotis, Ph.D.,
Economics/Finance
“Expected Inflation and Real Risk-free Rate
of Interest”
This paper tries to determine two very
important components of the price of
capital (interest rate), the expected inflation
and the real risk-free rate of interest,
by using behavioral (utility) and centralbank’s
(Fed’s) target (ultimate objective)
functions. It develops the final model
through a division of the economy into
two different states (ideal and riskless)
based on expected inflation.
The model measures first the time preference
for consumption and the rate of
return onproductive assets to determine
real risk-free rate of interest and then, the
expected money supply growth which
depends on central bank’s targets and uses
KRISTY PET TY
International Business/Spanish
Susan Trussler, Ph.D. , Economics/Finance
“Argentina and Mercosur: A Tale of Two
Industries”
JANE PLATI, Occupational Therapy
Carol Reinson, AAS, BS, MS
Occupational Therapy
“Early Intervention Eligibility Criteria and
Program Procedures Across the United
States of America”
PAUL M. RUTKOWSKI, Biology
Timothy J. Cadigan, S.J., Ph.D., Biology
“The Effect of Acid Mine Drainage on
Bioproductivity in the Lackawanna River”
SUZANN SCHELLENGER
Occupational Therapy
Rhonda Waskiewicz, MS
OTR/L,Occupational Therapy
“Therapeutic horseback riding practice and
procedure: A meta-analysis”
STEPHANIE J. SCHICK
Occupational Therapy
Moses Ikiuvu, BA, MA
Occupational Therapy
“How Peer Mentorship Influences Feelings
of Preparedness Toward Level I Clinical
Placement in Terms of Confidence and
Competency”
JENNIFER STAUB, Communication
Edward F. Warner, MS, Communication
“Logic and Law: Constitutionality of Faith
Based Charity Aide”
KRISTEN STRACK , Psychology
Christie A. Pugh , Psychology
“Mother-Infant Interactions and
Subsequent Behavioral Functioning in
Toddlers”
this anticipated and unanticipated money
growth together withan augmented
Phillips curve to determine expected inflation.
The theoretical work uses 23 equations
and a specification; a testing of them
is pursued at the end. The results show a
very strong Fisher effect of money supply
on interest rates.
JACLYN LOEW, Occupational Therapy
Carol Reinson, AAS, BA, MA,
Occupational Therapy
“The Effect of Poetry Therapy on the Self-
Esteem and Life Satisfaction of Nursing
Home Residents”
Utilizing a multi-method approach to
research, this study employs qualitative
fieldnotes and two quantitative assessment
tools, the Life Satisfaction Index and the
Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale, as pre-tests
and post-tests. Conducted over the period
of eight weeks, a one-hour poetry group
was held once per week with 11 residents
of a local nursing home. The group was
conducted by the advisor of this research
project, who has experience in facilitating
poetry groups in this population.
After analysis of data sources seven
findings were deemed significant as supported
by qualitative data. Significant
themes that emerged in support include:
increase in social interactions, reminiscence,
and the benefits of group dynamics.
The findings suggest that self-esteem
and life satisfaction are important issues in
the lives of nursing home residents. Most
participants exhibited improvement in
these area resulting from g roup invo l ve-
KAREN SZYMANSKI, KATHERYN
ROBERTS, and MARK EDKIN
Physical Therapy
Reneé Hakim, Ph.D. , Physical Therapy
“The Effects of Hippotherapy on a Patient
with a Cerebrovascular Accident”
VERONICA VALLEJO, History
Lee M. Penyak, Ph.D. , History
“Public Inspection of Private Lives:
Domestic Violence in Mexico,1750-1850”
DEANNA VAN COTT
Occupational Therapy
Carol Reinson, AAS, BS, MS
Occupational Therapy
“The Effects of Inclusion on Regular
Education Students in a Inclusive
Classroom”
NANCY VIGORITA
Occupational Therapy
Rhonda Waskiewicz, BS, MS
Occupational Therapy
“Engendering a role for occupational therapists
in pediatric respite care”
JOANN ZIELINSKI
English/Philosophy/Communications
Jan Kelly, Ph.D., Communications
“Women in Television: Did We Really
Make It After All?”
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THE ST RAT EGIC PLAN IN A C T I O N
THE ENVIRONMENT FOR LEARNING
. . . “mentors and partners
in re s e a rch and serv i c e”
ment, not necessarily from the art of poetry.
An increase in positive behavior was observe d
by the re s e a rcher as well as outside observe r s
within the nursing home staff.
CATHERINE COFFEY, ANNE
FUSCO, MARY LEBER, and
KIMBERLY VIGLIOTTA, Nursing
Dona Carpenter, BSN, MSN, Ed.D.
Nursing
“Female College Students’ Knowledge
Regarding Body Image Disorders”
The purpose of this study was to describe
the knowledge female college students have
on the subjects of nutrition and body image
d i s o rd e . r T h e re is a limited amount of
re s e a rch available specific to the college-age
f e m a l e’s view of her body and subsequentlywhy
she has this view.
This investigation focused on three major
influences that contribute to a college
female's perception of what body type is
accepted by today’s society. These influences
h a ve been organized into the following categories:
social, psychological, and physical.
This quantitative, descriptive research
study was modeled around the Azjean and
Fishbein Theory of Reasoned Action
(TRA). One hundred ten college females
between the ages of 18 and 21 participated.
Convenience sampling was used to
administer the sampling tool, a 22-item
multiple-choice questionnaire. The conclusions
developed based upon the
research results can be applied to collegeage
female populations at universities to
develop focused educational programs on
nutrition and body image.

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By Kevin Southard
Sports Information Director
SPRING SP OR TS
UPDAT E
Baseball
The Royals have had their problems putting
notches in the win column, but the
team continues to shine offensively.
The team is hitting a
healthy .258 after 25
games, with seven players
batting at least .275.
Junior infielder Les
Carter, Moscow, a
Verizon District II
Les Carter
Academic all-America
nominee, leads Scranton
with a .338 batting aver-
age, which includes a team-high 27 hits.
Freshman-designated hitter Dennis
Johnson, Woodcliff, N.J., is next at .320,
followed by Scott Aufenanger Pearl River ,
N.Y., at .308 and Mike Astino, Lincroft,
N.J. at .291.
Golf
Coach Ed Karpovich’s Royals are 3-2-1 in
dual matches so far this season. Senior
Robert Stott, Olyphant, leads the team in
strokes per round average (84.5), while
sophomores Lee Alvarez, East B runswick,
N.J. and Andrew Gizienski , West Orange,
N.J., are next in line at
85.0 and 86.0, respectively.
Sophomore J.T. Yarem,
Moosic, has had some
solid rounds, including
an 80 against Wilkes and
J.T. Yarem
a pair of 81s in two other
matches.
Men’s Lacrosse
Coach Warren Breig’s men’s lacrosse team
appears to be in prime position to earn one
of four spots in the upcoming Middle
Atlantic Conference playoffs. The Royals
have won six of their last seven matches and
are on the verge of posting their first winning
season since 1999.
Scranton’s balanced scoring attack is led
by sophomore Dennis Mahon, Medford,
N.J., who is one of six players who have
scored 10-or-more points on the season.
Behind Mahon in the scoring department
are junior Timothy Miller, Glen Co ve,
N.Y; William Ayers, C roton-on-Hudson,
N.Y.; Kyle Eaton, Old B ridge, N.J; Kyle
Harbin, Wixom,
Mich.; and
Andrew
Palumbo,
Westfield, N.J.
It has been the
Royals’ defensive
pressure, however,
which has
been responsible
for the team’s late
season surge.
Mark Roberson
Behind the play of sophomore goalie
Thomas Kenyon, Chittenango, N.Y., and
defenders Ryan Crowley, Cicero, N.Y.,
George Montana, Huntington, N.Y., and
Mark Roberson Closter, N.J. , Scranton has
held four of its last five opponents to eight
goals or less.
The Royals have also enjoyed playing in
f ront of home crowds, as evident by their 5-1
re c o rd at Fitzpatrick Field so far this season.
Men’s Te n n i s
Although the Royals posted their first
non-winning season since 1995, a number
of players picked up valuable experience
during the 2002 spring campaign. Of the
11 players on the roster, four were freshman
and three were sophomores.
Freshman Bobby Keith, Shillington , led
the Royals with five
victories in singles
competition, while
seniors Geoff Celis,
Staten Island, N.Y.,
and Colin Felleman,
Thornwood, N.Y.,
and freshman Chris
Yi, Clarks Summit,
were next with four
apiece.
Colin Felleman
Yi and Fellemen
combined their tal-
ents to lead the team with four wins in
doubles competition.
Softball
Coach John Foy’s Lady Royals softball
team is on track to make its second straight
appearance in the Freedom Conference
playoffs.
The Lady Royals helped their own cause
by defeating DeSales University twice on
Sunday, 21 April, in Centre Valley to push
their league record to 6-4 with four conference
games remaining.
Sophomore pitcher Sarah Rhodes, Shor t
Hills, N.J., continues to be the ace of the
staff, breaking her own Lady Royals’ singleseason
record with 74 strikeouts in 16
appearances this year. She has an impressive
1.46 earned run average and has proven her
durability by pitching over 100 innings to
date.
She’s been
getting plenty
of support,
however, on
the offensive
end. Four
players with
at least 15
games under
their belt are
currently batting
over
.300, led by
sophomore
Sarah Rhodes
ROYA LS TO HONOR ST UDEN T- AT HLE T E S
The University will formally honor more than 60 senior studentathletes
and two members of the cheerleading squad at the 11th
annual Senior Athlete Banquet on Friday, 3 May, at 5:30 p.m. in
lobby of the John J. Long, S.J., Center.
Highlighting the evening’s festivities will be the presentation of
the Father Fitzpatrick, Frank O’Hara and Ron Willensky awards.
The Fitzpatrick Aw a rd re c o g n i zes male and female student-athletes
who have demonstrated outstanding leadership, service and special contributions
to The Un i versity of Scranton community and to society in
general. It is named in honor of the late Father John J. Fitzpatrick, S.J.,
long-time friend and counselor of Royal student-athletes.
Baseball
Curt Camoni, Jessup
Pat Dragotti, Hoboken, N.J.
Thanasi Iliopoulos, Brooklyn, N.Y.
Pat Reed, Morristown, N.J.
Joe Roche, Dunmore
William Slovinsky, Jermyn
Cheerleading
Mary Ellen Everett, Taylor
Danielle West, Gouldsboro
Field Hockey
Laura Boersig, Morrisville
Patricia Donaghy, Mohegan Lake, N.Y.
Kristy Petty, Clarks Summit
Golf
Joseph Quattrocchi, Lincoln Park, N.J.
John Sanderson, Moscow
Robert Stott, Olyphant
Ice Hockey
Ed DeMartino, Flanders, N.J.
Men’s Basketball
Matt Keefe, Avon, Conn.
Pat Traver, Newfoundland
Ian Walsh, Fairlfield, Conn.
Men’s Cross-Country
Brennan Coughlin, Medford Lakes, N.J.
Kieran Maiorana, Southold, N.Y.
Jeff Passetti, Glen Lyon
Men’s Lacrosse
Dan Czerniawski, Franklin Lakes, N.J.
James Goggi, Chittenango, N.Y.
Cody Harris, Riegelsville
Brian Hughes, East Brunswick, N.J.
James Kregler, Wantagh, N.Y.
Duffy Macken, Mahopac, N.Y.
Mark Malczynski, Iselin, N.J.
Brian Malone, Huntington, N.Y.
Andrew Palumbo, Westfield, N.J.
Mark Roberson, Closter, N.J.
Men’s Soccer
Daniel Dulebohn, Laflin
Eric Kunzinger, Smithtown, N.Y.
Robert Leichte, Manahawkin, N.J.
Trevor Pericas, Alcudia, Spain
Men’s Swimming
Michael Burns, Brooklyn, N.Y.
Tim Herbert, Dallas
Rob Steffenauer, Bloomsburg
Men’s Tennis
Colin Felleman, Thornwood, N.Y.
Geoff Celis, Staten Island, N.Y.
Softball
Kara Finan, Matamoras
Cathy O’Neill, Mayfield
Volleyball
Christine Fontaine, Norristown
Jennifer Miller, Jersey Shor e, who batted
nearly .700 during a recent four-game span
to raise her average to .368. Junior Kim
Pregnar, Scranton, is next at .354, followed
by freshmen Tracy Granozio, Liverpool,
N.Y., and sophomore Kelly Gaynor, Hyde
Park, N.Y., at .345 and .312, respectively.
Women’s Lacrosse
The Lady Royals continue to do amazing
things in this, their third season of intercollegiate
competition.
Led by head coach Brenda Brewer, the
team regrouped after a 1-3 start by winning
seven straight
before losing to
Widener
University, 12-
9, on Saturday,
20 April, in
Chester.
Scranton enters
the final week
of regular-seasoncompetition.
Liz Bambauch is the
all-time leading scorer
in Scranton women’s
lacrosse history .
The Frank O'Hara Award, named in honor of the late Frank
O'Hara, class of 1925, who had a distinguished career in a variety of
roles at the university for more than 50 years, is presented to the
outstanding male and female athlete of the senior class.
The Ron Willensky Award is presented to the senior student-athlete
who consistently undertakes to understand and improve the
human condition. It is presented in honor of the late Ron
Willensky, a native of Scranton and a 1963 graduate of the
University who was a lifelong fan of the Royals and Lady Royals.
Following is a list of students who will be honored on 3 May.
Women’s Basketball
Lisa Crawford, Havertown
Gillian McGovern, Floral Park, N.Y.
Women’s Cross-Countr y
Christine Baran, Nanticoke
Jeni Curran, Miller Place, N.Y.
Lisa Interrante, North Merrick, N.Y.
Sarah Kenehan, Clarks Summit
Sarah Morris, Swoyersville
Nicole Negowetti, Edison, N.J.
Alexandra Reiher, West Milford, N.J.
Lauren Ueland, Mineola, N.Y.
Women’s Lacrosse
Ali Burns, Bordentown, N.J.
Marykate Stich, New Hartford, Conn.
Women’s Soccer
Britt Cumiskey, Sparta, N.J.
Michele Fogarty, Staten Island, N.Y.
Kim Lanigan, East Islip, N.Y.
Meghan Quinlan, Glen Rock, N.J.
Women’s Swimming
Karen Larkin, Douglaston, N.Y.
Erin McNally, Bellerose Manor, N.Y.
Kate Sidden, Bohemia, N.Y.
Women’s Tennis
Suzanne Spinelli, Scranton

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Hall. Free and open to the public. For Ga l l e ry
hours call 941-4214.
The University Art Galler y and NEIU #19
workshop for elementary and high school students,
teachers and/or parents, “Rayuela/
Hopscotch.” Workshops in conceptual drawings
based on popular media image, Fridays
through 10 May, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., 4th Floor,
Hyland Hall. For details call 941-4214.
3
Last week of classes, no exams, today
through 9 May
2002 Ignatian Alumni Retreat , Conference
and Retreat Center, Chapman Lake. Call 1-
800-SCRANTON.
4
Student Gove rn m e n t, Spring Fling and
Battle of the Bands, 1-10 p.m., Royal Wa y.
5
Easter for Orthodox Church
Weinberg Judaic Studies Institute presents a
series of lectures on “Thinking About Jewish
Identity,” 1:30-3:30 p.m., Heritage Room,
Weinberg Memorial Library. Refreshments
and informal discussion will follow. For information
call 941-7956.
Greater Philadelphia Alumni Chapter
evening at the theater, South Pacific, 4:30
p.m., Merriam Theatre, Philadelphia. Call 1-
800-SCRANTON.
The Pe rf o rming Arts Se ri e s p resents, “In
Recital,” with soprano Pamela Wolfe and bassist
L a w rence Wolfe from the Boston Sy m p h o n y
Orchestra and The Boston Pops, 7:30 p. m . ,
Ho u l i h a n - McLean Center. Free and open to the
public. For information call 941-7624.
6
The Performing Arts Series presents,
“Basic Training at Camp Pamela,” a voice
masterclass with soprano Pamela Wolfe and
“Basic Training at Camp Larry,” a string bass
masterclass with Lawrence Wolfe, 10 a.m.,
Houlihan-McLean Center. Pre-registration
requested. Call 941-7624 or e-mail
music@scranton.edu.
Continuing Education Pr o g r a m, “In t e r m e d i a t e
MS Access 2000,” 6-9 p.m., Mondays thro u g h
6 June. For details call 941-7582.
New England Alumni Chapter Business
Meeting, 7 p.m., The Green Briar Restaurant,
Brighton, Mass. Call 1-800-SCRANTON.
7
Continuing Education Program,
“Advanced MS Excel 2000,” 9 a.m.-4
p.m., today and Tuesday, 14 May. For details
call 941-7582.
8
Continuing Education Program, “MS
Publisher XP,” 9 a.m.-4 p.m., today and
Wednesday, 15 May. For details call 941-7582.
9
New York Metro Alumni Chapter “May
Madness at Madison’s,” Business Card
Exchange, 7-10 p.m., Madison’s, 1584 York
Ave., New York City. Cost $40, payable at the
door. A portion of the proceeds to benefit the
9/11 Scholarship Fund. Call Allison Moran
’91, (718)-268-6333 or 1-800-SCRANTON.
Continuing Education P rogram,
“Intermediate MS PowerPoint 2000,” 9 a.m.-
4 p.m., today and Thursday, 16 May. For
details call 941-7582.
The University of Scranton Singers and
Symphonic Band Spring Concert, 7:30 p.m.,
Houlihan-McLean Center. Free and open to
the public. For information call 941-7624.
Study day
1 0
Continuing Education P rogram, “Nonprofit
Management Certificate Program, Nonprofit
Corporation,” 9 a.m.-Noon, Fridays through
24 May. For details call 941-7582.
Final exams begin
1 1
1 2
Mother’s Day
Midnight Me l l ow, today through 14 Ma y, 8
p.m.-1 a.m., Long Center Lobby. Call 941-4253.
" R a y u e l a /Hopscotch: Fifteen Contemporary Latin American Artists," will be on
exhibit in the University Art Gallery through 10 May. The exhibit, presented in
conjunction with Marywood University, brings together a variety of works by
prominent and critically reviewed artists from Latin America.
1 3
Continuing Education Program,
“World Wide Web Certificate
Program, Part 3: Advanced Web-based Data
Application/Server Administration,” 6-9 p.m.,
Mondays through 29 July. For details call
941-7582.
Members of The University of Scranton
String Ensemble will perform with the
Wyoming Seminary Performing Arts Institute
Civic Symphony, “Music by Beethoven,
Tchaikovsky and Saint-Saens,” conducted by
Jerome Campbell, 7:30 p.m., Houlihan-
McLean Center. Free and open to the public.
Call 941-7624.
President’s Breakfast and Reception, 9:30
p.m.-midnight, Third Floor Cafeteria,
Gunster Student Center.
Scranton/Pocono Northeast Alumni
1 4 Chapter Business Luncheon Meeting,
12:15 p.m., 1942 Room, The Estate. Call
1-800-SCRANTON.
The University of Scranton credit
2 7
University housing closes at noon
Continuing Education P rogram, “World @
Work, T4: Strategic Communication in Total
Rewards,” 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m., today through 31
May. For details call 941-7582.
3 0
Greater Philadelphia Alumni
Chapter Business Card Exchange, 6
p.m., Cutters Restaurant, Philadelphia. Call 1-
800-SCRANTON.
J U N E
2
Summer Session I, University Housing
opens at noon
3
Summer Session I , Classes Begin
New England Alumni Chapter Business
Meeting, 7 p.m., The Green Briar Restaurant,
Brighton, Mass. Call 1-800-SCRANTON.
4
Summer Session I, Last Day to Add
Summer Session I, Last Day to Elect Pass/Fail
Option
5
Summer Session I, 100% Tuition Refund
6
Summer Session I, Last Day to Drop
50% Tuition Refund
1 5 7 card vendor, MBNA America, will be Alumni Reunion today through 9 June.
accepting credit card applications for the
Call 1-800-SCRANTON.
Alumni Society-sponsored credit card, 9 a.m.- Continuing Education P rogram, “Nonprofit
4:30 p.m., Lobby, Gunster Student Center. Management Certificate, Strategic Planning
For information call 1-800-SCRANTON. and Management,” 9 a.m.-noon, today and
Semester ends
Friday 21 June. For details call 941-7582.
1 6 Continuing Education Program,
Greater Philadelphia Alumni Chapter 1 0 “MS Windows XP,” 9 a.m.-4 p.m.,
Business Meeting. Call 1-800-SCRANTON. today and Wednesday 12 June. For details call
University housing closes at noon
941-7582.
1 7 Continuing Education Program,
Armed Forces Day 1 1 “Intermediate MS Excel 2000,”
1 8 9 a.m.-4 p.m., today and Wednesday 13 June.
For details call 941-7582.
Senior Week today through 24 May.
1 9 For information call 941-6233.
Continuing Education P rogram, “MS
Windows XP,” 6. -9 p.m., today and
Final grades due at noon
Thursday 20 June. For details call 941-7582.
2 0 Continuing Education Pr o g r a m, “ MS
Chesapeake Alumni Chapter
2 1 1 2 Fro n t Page XP,” 9 a.m.-3 p.m., today and
Business Meeting, 7 p.m. Call 1-800-
Friday 14 June. For details call 941-7582.
SCRANTON.
Continuing Education Program,
Alumni Society Class of 2002
“Intermediate MS Access 2000,” 9 a.m.-4
2 2 Induction Ceremony, 2002, 7:15
p.m., today and Friday 14 June. For details
p.m., Long Center.
call 941-7582.
Ten Year Award Ceremony, Reception
Flag Day
2 3 and Luncheon, 11:30 a.m., Executive 1 4 Center, Brennan Hall.
Summer Session I, Last Day to Elect Audit
Pro Deo et Universitate Reception ,
Option
2 4 6:30 p.m., Lobby, Induction, 7 p.m.,
Auditorium immediately followed by dinner in
New Jersey Alumni Chapter family
the Executive Dining Room, Brennan Hall. 1 5 day at Great Adventure, Six Flags
Greater Adventure and Safari, Jackson, N.J.
ROTC Commissioning, 9 a.m.,
Call 1-800-SCRANTON.
2 5 Royal Theater, McDade Center for
Literary and Performing Arts, followed by a
Father’s Day
reception in the Lobby. 1 6
Graduate School Commencement , 11:30
Summer Session G , University Housing
a.m., Byron Complex, followed by a reception
opens at noon
on the Alumni Green.
Summer Session G, Classes Begin
Nursing Pinning Ceremony , 2 p.m., Aula 1 7
Room, Houlihan-McLean Center, followed by Continuing Education Pr o g r a m ,
a reception in The Atrium.
“ Qu a rk X Press 4.0,” 9 a.m.-4 p.m., today and
Baccalaureate Mass, 4 p.m., Byron Complex.
Wednesday 19 June. For details call 941-7582.
Class Night Awards , 8 p.m., Royal Theater,
Continuing Education Pr o g r a m, “
McDade Center for Literary and Performing
In t roduction MS Wo rd XP,” 9 a.m.-4 p. m . ,
Arts followed by a reception in the Lobby.
today and Monday 24 June. For details call
9 4 1 - 7 5 8 2 .
Undergraduate Commencement ,
2 6 noon, First Union Arena, Wilkes-
Barre.
Memorial Day, Staff Holiday
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20th Annual Gelb Lecture Slated
The University of Scranton’s 20th
Annual Morris Gelb Lecture will feature
award-winning writer and professor
Samuel Heilman. The lecture is open to
the public free of charge.
Mr. Heilman will present “Jewish
Community; A Spectrum of Alternatives”
on 9 May, at 8 p.m., in the Eagen
Auditorium of the Gunster Student
Center on campus.
M r. Heilman is the author of eight books
and numerous articles and re v i ews. In Ma y
2001, the Un i versity of California Pre s s
published When a Jew Dies, an anthro p o l o gical
analysis of Jewish death, bere a ve m e n t
and mourning. It was the winner of the
2001 Ko ret Foundation Book Aw a rd in
Jewish Thought.
Mr. Heilman holds the Harold
Proshansky Professorship in Jewish
Studies and Sociology at the City
University of New York.
Mr. Heilman has been a visiting professor
at the Hebrew University in Jerusalem
and Tel Aviv University. Mr. Heilman also
writes a monthly column on the sociology
of Jewry for the New York Jewish Week
and is a frequent contributor to a number
of magazines and newspapers. He has lectured
at universities around the world,
including Nanjing University in China.
The Morris Gelb Memorial Lecture is
named in honor of the late Attorney
Morris B. Gelb in tribute to his more
than 50 years of community service and
Scranton Student
Receives Fe l l o w s h i p
FPO
“D”
Ryan Surace
Ryan Surace, a
junior accounting
major at T h e
Un i versity of
Scranton, is one of
just 50 students in
the nation to re c e i ve
a 2002 Exc e p t i o n a l
Student fellow s h i p
a w a rded by the St a t e
Farm Companies Fo u n d a t i o n .
He is the second University of Scranton
student to receive a State Farm Fellowship
in as many years. Last year, Sarah
Gazdalski, a ____major from Wharton,
N.J., was chosen.
State Farm awards the fellowships to re co
g n i ze and support exceptional college students
majoring in business-related fields.
T h rough a competitive application pro c e s s ,
recipients are selected based on academic
merit and demonstrated leadership skills.
Scholarship recipients re c e i ve $3,000 to be
used for educational expenses during the
f o l l owing academic ye a r.
The State Farm Fellowship is the second
prestigious award earned by Mr. Surace.
He spent last semester studying abroad in
Beijing, China, as a Freeman Award
recipient.
his role in the development of The
University of Scranton’s Weinberg
Judaic Studies Institute. His wife, Mae,
has continued the family’s civic and
charitable endeavors.
The Gelbs we re among the founders of
the Judaic Studies Institute, which was
c reated in 1979 through an endow m e n t
funded by the local Jewish community.
The institute fosters an understanding and
a p p reciation of Judaism, Israel, and their
histories. It supports visits to the unive rsity
by Jewish scholars, writers, and leaders
and supports library acquisitions, publications,
faculty re s e a rch travel, and other
scholarly endeavors. The work of the institute
was further enhanced by a $1 million
gift from Ha r ry Weinberg in 1990.
D i s t i n g u i s h e d
Sociologist Pr e s e n t s
Guest Le c t u r e
Dr. Gianfranco Poggi, was a guest
lecturer in Professor John Pryle’s
sociological theory class.
Dr. Gianfranco Poggi, a distinguished
sociologist from the European Institute
of Florence, Italy, was a guest lecturer in
Professor John Pryle’s sociological theory
class on 19 March. Dr. Poggi’s lecture
focused on comparing and contrasting
the major theories and ideas of Karl
Marx with those of Max Weber – two
well-known social theorists of the nineteenth
and early twentieth centuries.
Dr. Poggi has held teaching positions
in sociology and political science at the
University of Edinburgh, the University
of Virginia, Stanford Unviersity and at
the Wissenschaftskollez zu Berlin,
Germany. His teaching and research has
centered around two main themes: the
nature and development of modern
political institutions, and the content
and present significance of “classical”
social theory. He has authored several
books on classical social theory and his
new book on Emile Durkheim will be
published sometime later this year.
His current visit to the United St a t e s
included a conference at the Un i versity of
Chicago on Eu ropean Studies and a visit to
his daughter, Maria Johnson, Ph . D . ,
Assistant Professor in the Un i ve r s i t y’s
De p a rtment of T h e o l o g y / Religious St u d i e s .
19th Annual World Premiere Held
Hubert Bird, DMA, leads The University of Scranton Concert Band and
Concert Choir in the world premiere performances of two new
commissioned works during the 19th Annual World Premiere Composition
Series held 19 April in the Houlihan-McLean Center.
Hewlett Pa ckard Scholarship Pr e s e n t e d
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