A Word from the President - Villanova University

Villanova
A Magazine for Alumni, Family and Friends
Volume 22, No. 3
Summer 2008
Villanova Magazine
Ann E. Diebold
Vice President for University Communication
Editor-in-Chief:
Mercedes Ott
Communications Associate:
Jennifer Schu
Senior Writers:
Irene Burgo
Holly Stratts
Contributors:
Michael Hoffberg, Taryn Kay, Dean Kenefick
’94 A&S, ’99 G.S., Christopher Kovolski ’96
A&S, Megan Miller, Christine Quisenberry,
Kathleen Scavello, Kathryn A. Szumanski ’95
A&S, ’97 G.S., Paul A. Tufano ’83 VSB, ’86 J.D.
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In This Issue
Cover Article
14 Experience Villanova University’s 165th Commencement
16 Honorary Degrees and Faculty Awards
18 Commencement Speaker Kenneth F. Hackett
Urges Graduates to Make a Difference
22 The Rev. Peter M. Donohue, O.S.A., ’75 A&S, University President,
Inspires with Baccalaureate Mass Homily
24 Student Speaker Brian Murray ’08 A&S Rouses Graduates
27 The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
28 The College of Nursing
29 The Villanova School of Business
30 The College of Engineering
31 ROTC
Features
2 Eyes on the Prize
Physical Challenges Didn’t (and Won’t) Deter These ’08 Grads
6 University Honors a World Religious Leader and Peace Advocate
Maronite Patriarch Nasrallah Peter Cardinal Sfeir Visits Villanova
8 Learning, Creating and Contributing at the Vatican
Students Thrive in Once-in-a-Lifetime Internships
10 Athletes’ Finest Hours
Villanova’s Strong Olympic Tradition Continues
32 Wavecam Scores!
Nova Engineer Helps Create Innovative Camera
34 Academic Excellence Exemplified
Villanovans Earn Prestigious Grants and Scholarships
36 Alumni Welcome New Leader
Paul A. Tufano, Esq., ’83, ’86 Elected Alumni Association President
39 Tradition Never Graduates
Alumni Reunion Weekend 2008
Other News
Inside
Front Cover A Word from the President
42 Your Alumni Association
44 Class Notes
47 Classifieds
48 Save the Dates: St. Thomas of Villanova Celebration,
September 19-20
Summer 2008