Commencement 2010 - Villanova University
Commencement 2010 - Villanova University
Commencement 2010 - Villanova University
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Volume 24, No. 3Fall <strong>2010</strong><strong>Villanova</strong>A Magazine for Alumni, Family and Friends of <strong>University</strong><strong>Villanova</strong> MagazineAnn E. DieboldVice President for <strong>University</strong> CommunicationEditor-in-ChiefMercedes OttWritersShawn ProctorJennifer SchuSuzanne WentzelPlease address Class Notes submissions tocatherine.wechsler@villanova.edu or mail toKate Wechsler, <strong>Villanova</strong> MagazineAlumni Office, Garey Hall<strong>Villanova</strong> <strong>University</strong>800 Lancaster Avenue, <strong>Villanova</strong>, PA 19085Campus Circulation<strong>Villanova</strong> <strong>University</strong> Mail Services<strong>Villanova</strong> Magazine (USPS 659660) is publishedfor the <strong>University</strong>’s alumni, family and friendsby <strong>Villanova</strong> <strong>University</strong>’s Office of <strong>University</strong>Communication.Design: Pam LiIllustration by Sean KellyPhotos by Paul Crane, Barbara Johnston,Legacy, Paola Nogueras, John WelshAddress correspondence to the Editor-in-Chief,<strong>Villanova</strong> Magazine, Alumni House, <strong>Villanova</strong><strong>University</strong>, 800 Lancaster Avenue, <strong>Villanova</strong>,PA 19085. Telephone: (610) 519-4591.Postmaster: If undeliverable, please sendform 3579 to the address above. Do notreturn publication.Standard A class postage paid at Ashburn, VA,and other entry offices.© <strong>2010</strong> <strong>Villanova</strong> <strong>University</strong>.In This IssueCover Article2 167th <strong>Commencement</strong> of <strong>Villanova</strong> <strong>University</strong><strong>Commencement</strong> Weekend events and College achievements in thepast year are highlightedFeatures12 Cultural TransformationNew graduate’s journey leads her to Fulbright Grant in South Korea14 Stronger TogetherThree-college collaboration focuses on improving access tohealth care in Nicaragua while interdisciplinary courses preparestudents for careers18 Profiles in LeadershipTrustees James F. Orr III ’65 A&S and Kimble A. Byrd, Esq., ’73 A&S20 Fedigan Goes GreenThe residence hall becomes a model of sustainable living at <strong>Villanova</strong>22 Holy HarvestGraduates of the <strong>Villanova</strong> School of Business’ M.S. in Church Managementprogram see the fruit of their labors24 Cable GalComcast’s Tina Waters has a song in her heart for her alma mater26 Brain TrustPresident’s Leadership Circle to help <strong>University</strong> achieve goals of Strategic Plan38 No Alumnus Left BehindNew VUAA President Robert Byrnes seeks to increase alumni engagement40 Welcome Back, Wildcats!Alumni celebrate college memories at Reunion WeekendOther NewsInsideFront Cover A Word from the President28 Campus news, College updates42 Your Alumni Association44 Class NotesFall <strong>2010</strong> 1
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