Commencement 2007 - Villanova University

A Word from the PresidentWhat You Can Do for VillanovaAsdemonstrated throughout this issue, VillanovaUniversity’s 2007 Commencement activitieswere a tremendous success, highlighted by ceremonies and celebrations,inspirational speeches and countless examples of ourgraduates’ impressive accomplishments. It was especially gratifyingto see this year’s graduates become part of our alumni family.You’ll also read in the following pages about the generosity, leadershipand compassion of alumnus Charlie Heimbold and hiswife, Monika. It is clear that as a community we have produceda group of well-rounded individuals, grounded in our distinctiveCatholic and Augustinian identity, with the potential to affectreal change at home and throughout the world.Beginning with their first day at Orientation, our students areencouraged to recognize how intellectual curiosity and service tothe community are at the center of a good and meaningful life.They are encouraged to practice the ethical aspects of doing businessin a way that embodies the teachings of St. Augustine withrespect, honesty and honor. And, as we send our newest graduatesout into the world as ambassadors for Villanova, these essentialcore values affect all aspects of their post-Commencement lives—exhibited not only in the success that shall come to them as theyrise in their careers or pursue additional educational opportunities,but also in their ability to balance and blend their work andpersonal lives. These values provide a strong foundation as ournewest alumni structure how they lead their business lives, whilealso making their communities a better place to live.The bonds that tie us together as Villanovans were madeabundantly clear at this year’s Alumni Reunion Weekend, whereso many of our graduates renewed friendships, shared stories andexemplified the traits that make our community unique. Eachyear it is gratifying to see so many alumni, young and old, eagerto return to campus. Iencourage all alumni toreflect on what you gainedfrom your years at Villanova.I hope your answeris similar to mine: theactive pursuit of knowledge,meaningful lifelongfriendships, a strong senseof community and anongoing desire to seekintellectual stimulation.As I traveled this past year to meet with alumni chapters acrossthe country, I often asked “What can Villanova do for you?” Now,here is something you can do for Villanova: reflect on how youcan help keep Villanova’s mission alive wherever you are. I alsourge you to help us tell the Villanova story and to share withothers what the University means to you.Each of you has the capability to bring the Villanova messageto your communities. This is a truly exciting time for us and wehave many wonderful stories to tell: We are expanding our facilities,reinvigorating our academic programs and creating innovativelearning opportunities outside of the classroom. Today, aswe celebrate the accomplishments of the Class of 2007, I hopethat all alumni will continue to appreciate and value what theygained personally and professionally from their Villanova education—andthen to tell others. You are Villanova’s true leaders,and I invite you to help me spread the word.The Rev. Peter M. Donohue, O.S.A., ’75 A&SUniversity PresidentDAVID CAMPLI

A Magazine for Alumni, Family and FriendsVolume 21, No. 3Summer 2007Staff of Villanova MagazineAnn E. DieboldVice President for University CommunicationEditor-in-Chief:Barbara K. ClementSenior Writers:Irene Burgo (irene.burgo@villanova.edu)Kathleen Scavello (kathleen.scavello@villanova.edu)Holly Stratts (holly.stratts@villanova.edu)Contributors:Amy Layman, Helen Major, Ann Barrow McKenzie,Emily Spitale, Kathryn SzumanskiPhotographers:David Campli, Don Hamerman, Barbara Johnston,Jim McWilliams, Paola Nogueras, John Welsh.Graduate Associate:Anthony Maalouf ’08 G.S.Interns:Oscar Abello ’08 A&S; Madeline Chera ‘09 A&S;Anthony Maalouf ’08 G.S.; Tainah Michida ’08A&S; Michael Nataro ’06 A&S, ’08 G.S.; IvanleyNoisette ’08 A&STech Interns:Nathaniel Brower ’08 A&S, Alex Janson ’07 E.E.National Advertising Representative:Lisa A. Valosky(610) 519-4168Class Notes Editor:Marge SchneiderCampus Circulation:Tom McDevittVillanova Magazine (USPS 659660) is publishedfor the University’s alumni, family and friends byVillanova University’s Office of Communicationand Public Affairs in cooperation with theAlumni Magazine Consortium, based at The JohnsHopkins University, Baltimore, MD 21231.Editor of the AMC: Donna ShoemakerDesigner: Valerie ButlerAddress correspondence to the Editor-in-Chief,Villanova Magazine, Alumni House, 800 LancasterAvenue, Villanova University, Villanova, PA 19085.Telephone: (610) 519-4591.Postmaster: If undeliverable, please send form3579 to the address above. DO NOT RETURNPUBLICATION.Standard A class postage paid at Ashburn, VA, andother entry offices. © 2007 Villanova University.On the cover:In the Villanova Stadium, it was sunshine and smilesall around on Sunday morning, May 20, duringCommencement. Photograph by John Welsh.(Right) Villanova University bid a fondfarewell to Curtis Cooke in July after fiveand a half years as Villanova Magazine’sproduction supervisor and national advertisingrepresentative. Along with many others ata party for Cooke, Barbara K. Clement,assistant vice president for Communicationand Public Affairs and the magazine’seditor-in-chief, sends him off in style.JOHN WELSH (BOTH)I n t h i s I s s u eInstitutional AdvancementSide by Side ........................................................................................................................... 2The Campaign for Villanova Receives $10 Million Commitmentfrom Charles and Monika Heimbold ............................................................................. 4Commencement 2007Villanova Proudly Launches a Class into the World ........................................................10Four Extraordinary Individuals Honored ...........................................................................12Some Hardball Advice: Get in the Game ...........................................................................14The Perfect Words to Describe Villanova ..........................................................................17“May You Lift Your Voices” .................................................................................................1850th Nursing Class Graduates .......................................................................................... 20“Learning Does Not End with Graduation” .......................................................................21“It Is Possible to Reach the Highest Goal” ...................................................................... 22A&S Commends Academic Accomplishments ............................................................... 24Communication Department Greets Its Graduates ........................................................ 25A Call to Action ................................................................................................................... 26Villanova School of Business Gathers for Recognition Ceremony .............................. 27Nursing Alumna Commissions NROTC ............................................................................ 28Families Take Part in Army ROTC Commissioning Ceremony ...................................... 29Alumni Reunion Weekend 2007A Time to Remember that Life is Good ............................................................................ 30Fast Feedback Is Good ...................................................................................................... 33Black Alumni Strengthen Ties with the VUAA ................................................................. 35Our Thanks to You, Reunion Volunteers! ......................................................................... 36All Things AugustineLamb Lecture Addresses Augustine and the Cosmologists ......................................... 48Incompatible “Virtues” ....................................................................................................... 48Freshmen Awarded Prizes for Essays on Augustine and Culture ................................ 49With a Paintbrush, Murals Create Community ................................................................ 50Focus on the College of Liberal Arts and SciencesFrom The Villanovan to a Pulitzer Prize ........................................................................... 53Four Alumni Tell of Their Defining Moments as Students ............................................. 54News and ReviewsA Word from the President ......................................................................Inside front coverOn and Off Campus ............................................................................................................ 38Campus Update ................................................................................................................... 56Athletics ............................................................................................................................... 66Books in Review .................................................................................................................. 68Your Alumni Association ................................................................................................... 70Class Notes .......................................................................................................................... 72Classifieds ........................................................................................................................... 79Among the interns last spring were (fromleft) Oscar Abello ’08 A&S; AnthonyMaalouf ’08 G.S.; Tainah Michida ’08A&S; Alex Janson ’07 E.E. (tech); andMichael Nataro ’06 A&S, ’08 G.S.Summer 2007 1

Institutional AdvancementPAOLA NOGUERAS

“Therefore the first natural bond of human societyis man and wife.… For they are joined one toanother side by side, who walk together, and looktogether whither they walk….”—“On the Good Marriage,” by St. Augustine of HippoSide by SideA conversation with Charlie and Monika Heimbold,a partnership both private and profoundBY BARBARA K. CLEMENTCHARLES A. HEIMBOLD JR., ESQ., ’54 A&Sand his wife, MONIKA HEIMBOLD, recentlyannounced that they have committed $10 million toVillanova University. This is the largest gift from anindividual in Villanova’s history. While the Heimboldsare currently working closely with the University todetermine the designation for the majority of theircommitment, a portion will be used for the newlynamed Dr. Peter Wallenberg Scholarship, which isdesigned to bring students from Sweden to study atVillanova, beginning this fall. The Heimbolds endoweda chair in Irish Studies in 1999 at Villanova.Summer 2007 3

“Why did I decide on Villanova? Well, it was intimate,and I had this curiosity about the liberal arts.”—Charles A. Heimbold Jr., Esq., ’54 A&SIt is a misty, late spring day in Riverside,Conn. The foliage is full and verdant. Pastthe gray shingled house, the lawn, a carpetof green, gently unfolds down to the shorelineof Long Island Sound. For Charles A.Heimbold Jr., Esq., ’54 A&S and Monika,his wife of 45 years, this is a special place. Itis perfectly situated in an environment thatallows them to pause and recoup from aschedule heavy with commitments and travels thatoften take them to distant places. Theirs is a globallife, a partnership that draws upon their mutual experiencesand expands to touch the lives of others on apersonal level.A gift for the man who has great tasteCharlie, as most of his friends and colleagues callhim, had been working earlier this morning in thebreakfast sunroom, surrounded by broad beams andceiling-high windows. His wife, Monika, joined himfor the interview.“You’re asking about the Wallenberg Scholarship?,he began, “Well, the Wallenbergs are one ofthe most influential families in Sweden, somethinglike our Rockefellers, renowned as bankers andindustrialists and with great affection for educationand for America. Dr. Peter Wallenberg, a friend ofours, was about to celebrate his 80th birthdayThe Campaign for Villanova Receives $10 MillionCommitment from Charles and Monika HeimboldThis is the largest-ever commitment from an alumnus. It will create, as oneof its objectives, a unique educational link between Villanova and Sweden.BY KATHLEEN SCAVELLOVillanova University hasreceived a generous commitmentof $10 million fromCharles A. Heimbold Jr., Esq., ’54A&S, a former United States ambassadorto Sweden, and his wife, Monika.The pledge is the largest ever made byan alumnus in the University’s history.“This commitment from Monikaand Charlie speaks to the heart of Villanova’smission. It will create neweducational opportunities while contributingto the diversity and vibranceof the campus community,” the Rev.Peter M. Donohue, O.S.A., ’75 A&S,University president, said.While the Heimbolds are workingclosely with the University to determinethe designation of their latest commitment,part of their focus is on providinglearning and teaching opportunitiesthrough a partnership between Swedenand Villanova. A portion of the Heimbolds’commitment will fund the Dr.Peter Wallenberg Scholarship, establishedin honor of Dr. Peter Wallenberg,a Swedish banker and industrialist and aleader of one of the Scandinavian country’smost illustrious families.Annika Andersen, from Märsta,Sweden, will enter the University thisfall as the first Wallenberg Scholar andwill study at Villanova for the entireacademic year.“The Heimbolds’ exceptional generositywill impact the cultural climate atVillanova through this exciting partnershipwith Sweden. We are eternallygrateful for their visionary support ofhigher education and Villanova,” FatherDonohue continued.Ambassador Heimbold, a retiredchairman and chief executive officer“The Heimbolds’ exceptional generosity will impact the culturalclimate at Villanova through this exciting partnership with Sweden.”—The Rev. Peter M. Donohue, O.S.A., ’75 A&Sof the Bristol-Myers Squibb pharmaceuticalcompany, established theCharles A. Heimbold Jr. EndowedChair in Irish Studies in 1999 at Villanovafor the purpose of bringingnoted Irish authors and poets to campusas visiting professors each spring.Noted John M. Elizandro, vicepresident for Institutional Advancement,“Charlie and Monika’s exceptionalsupport of Villanova Universityand The Campaign for Villanovaexemplifies transforming minds andhearts, the theme of this campaign.“Through this level of generositythey will create experiences that willtransform the minds and hearts of4 Villanova Magazine

to Villanova. Peter loved the idea. He even interviewedseveral of the finalists. I don’t know whetherhe knew of Villanova before this, but it will be interestingfor him to get to know the name and make theconnection through this scholarship.”PAOLA NOGUERASThe Heimbolds’ home on Long Island Sound offers a placeto pause from the commitments that take them worldwide.recently, and Monika and I wanted to give himsomething special to mark the occasion.“But what kind of gift can you give to someone likePeter? We talked about it for a while and decided on ascholarship in his name for Swedish students to comeDedicated to the visualarts and childrenFor Monika Heimbold, a natural artist who thrives onthe visual arts, creativity in all aspects of her life has ahigh priority…but not the highest. “It is children whoare most important to me,” she said. “Our children,grandchildren and children outside our family havebecome an important focus of my life work.”Having studied child psychology at Sarah LawrenceCollege, from which she graduated in 1985, Monika wenton to earn a Master of Science in Social Work degree fromColumbia University focusing on children and their families.“Until Charlie accepted the position of U.S. ambassadorto Sweden in 2001, I was a social worker at thecountless Villanova students,” Elizandroadded. “In addition, their gift tiestogether their love of Sweden withtheir passion for Villanova—creating alegacy in the Heimbold name that willbenefit students from two countries.”Both Ambassador and Mrs. Heimboldare known for their accomplishmentsand philanthropy.After he graduated with honors fromVillanova in 1954, he earned an LL.B. atthe University of Pennsylvania LawSchool, where he was a member of theLaw Review. He received a Master ofLaws degree from New York Universityand completed a program at The HagueAcademy of International Law. Heholds honorary degrees from VillanovaUniversity and the University of Evansville.He has served as a deputy chairmanof the Board of Directors of theFederal Reserve Bank of New York andas a member of the Board of Directorsof the ExxonMobil Corporation. Hereceived the Mandela Award fromMEDUNSA [Medical University ofSouthern Africa] Trust in recognition ofthe AIDS relief program in South Africathat he initiated.Mrs. Heimbold is the chair of theHeimbold Foundation. She is theco-founder and American Board memberof the World Childhood Foundation, aSwedish-based grantmaking foundationfocusing on abused and deprived childrenin Brazil, Estonia, Germany, Latvia, Lithuania,Moldova, Poland, Russia, SouthThe Rev. Peter M. Donohue, O.S.A., ’75 A&S, University president, confers with theHeimbolds during a campus visit last November.Africa, Sweden, Tanzania, Thailand,Ukraine and the United States. She is agraduate of Sarah Lawrence College witha degree in child psychology. She alsoholds a Master of Science in Social Workdegree from Columbia University. Herlifelong interest in the arts resulted in theHeimbolds’ lead donation to constructthe Monika A. and Charles A. HeimboldJr. Visual Arts Center at Sarah Lawrence.The Heimbolds have four children andthree grandchildren.Transforming Minds and Hearts:The Campaign for Villanova is a$300-million, multi-year effort aimedat attracting new levels of resources togrow the endowment and meet strategicgoals for the University. Thesegoals include new scholarships for talentedstudents, faculty resources toattract and support the best teachersand researchers, programmaticresources for new initiatives, and capitalsupport for enhancements to facilitiesand technology. To date, $263.5million—88 percent of the goal—hasbeen committed. The campaign isscheduled to conclude this December.Summer 2007 5

Guidance Center in New Rochelle, N.Y.,” she explained.“Play and art therapy are my areas of expertise.”In Sweden, where Monika was born and lived untilher marriage, her acquaintance with Queen Silvia led tobecoming a co-founder of the World Childhood Foundation.Established by Queen Silvia in 1999, this nonprofitorganization is dedicated to serving the most vulnerablechildren worldwide, among them street children, institutionalizedchildren, sexually abused girls and young mothersat risk. The work is supported by the 14 original cofounders,and by corporate partnerships and donations.The World Childhood Foundation “is an umbrellaorganization for work that takes place in 15 countries,”Monika explained. “We have four boards: in Sweden,Germany, Brazil and the United States. Right now,there are over 100 projects that take care of street children,young girls and young mothers who may be vulnerableto human trafficking and sexual abuse. I havetraveled in Brazil, Russia, Ukraine and the Baltic statesfor this organization and have seen the conditionsunder which this abuse happens. It is devastating.”Monika speaks with a soft voice that is brushed with abarely detectable Swedish accent. Her elegant demeanoris undoubtedly one of the characteristics that led a youngCharlie Heimbold to make his move to meet her in 1959.The Frenchman didn’t have a chanceDuring the summer of 1959, Charlie was completinghis study program in The Hague on a Ford Foundationgrant. It was that summer in Scheveningen, onHolland’s coast, that he met Monika Barkvall.“I was just 21,” she mused. “A girlfriend and I werea little restless in Sweden that summer and wethought, where shall we go for a holiday? We consideredHolland and decided to go to The Hague. Duringour visit, we were invited to a ball for studentsgiven by the mayor of The Hague. Charlie was studyinginternational law in The Hague; he had a scholarshipand….”“She was with a Frenchman,” Charlie interrupted,reaching over to gently touch his wife’s hand.“But the Frenchman didn’t have a chance,” Monikacontinued. Later that summer, Charlie visited Monikaand her parents in Sweden, and not long after that, heinvited her to come visit the United States.“I didn’t go right away,” she recalled, “I wanted tograduate from design school. As soon as I did, I leftSweden by ship, found an apartment in New York andbegan working in the garment district.”After a two-year courtship, Charlie and Monikawere married in 1962 in Sweden.A partnership of love, respectand shared valuesFrom the beginning, the Heimbolds agree, their relationshiphas been a partnership, imbued with deeplove and respect for each other and the values theyshare. Monika took time out to raise their four chil-From the Jersey Shore...Charles A. Heimbold Jr., Esq., ’54 A&S grew up on the JerseyShore, the son of an Irish-American mother named Marywho was born in the Panama Canal Zone, and a father,named Charles, who had German roots. Charlie, his five brothersand their parents lived near a river, whichstirred his curiosity about what lay beyond andplanted a seed for travel that eventually wouldtake him to every part of the globe.“I was only 17 when I started college,”Charlie recalled. “I received an NROTCscholarship to Villanova. Why did I decideon Villanova? Well, it was intimate, and Ihad this curiosity about the liberal arts.” AtVillanova, he studied English and history,and he was a swimmer. He was also anHonors graduate, he acknowledged humbly.“I was commissioned into the Navy at 21 and was assigned toduty on a destroyer for three years in the North Atlantic, Mediterranean,Red Sea and Persian Gulf. It was a great experience! Ittaught me leadership and responsibility; by the time I was 22, Iwas the senior watch officer and chief engineering officer on theship,” he added. After the Navy, Charlie headed off to law schoolat the University of Pennsylvania, where he was a member of theLaw Review and earned his LL.B. degree in 1960. He also studiedat The Hague Academy of International Law and went on toreceive a Master of Laws degree from New York University.... TO VILLANOVAIn his senior year at Villanova,Heimbold took part in NROTC, threeclubs—Spanish, InternationalRelations and Industrial Relations—and varsity swimming, notes the 1954Belle Air yearbook.6 Villanova Magazine

dren: Eric Charles, a filmmaker and father of a girl;Leif Christian, a communication professional atLockheed Martin; Peter Francis, a singer/songwriterand co-founder of the band Dispatch (his stage nameis Pete Francis); and Joanna Maria, an actress, teacherand the mother of two boys. Her most recent role isas “glamour mom” in “The Nanny Diaries,” a film tobe released in September.“All of our children are very artistic,” Monikaexplained.As Monika laid a foundation for their family life,Charlie went on to join the prestigious internationallaw firm of Milbank, Tweed, Hadley & McCloy inNew York City, where he worked from 1960 to 1963.In 1963, he joined Bristol-Myers Squibb Company, theglobal pharmaceutical firm he would eventually lead aschairman and chief executive officer and an associationhe would keep for almost 38 years until his retirementin 2001, when he became the U.S. ambassadorto Sweden.In 1998, Villanova awarded him the honorarydegree of Doctor of Humane Letters, reflecting hisservice to drug abuse treatment for adults and childrenthrough Phoenix House, his work to relieve theravages of AIDS in Africa, and his dedicated serviceto Villanova as co-chair of the Corporate and FoundationGifts Committee of The Villanova Campaign.He currently serves on the Steering Committee forTransforming Minds and Hearts: The Campaignfor Villanova.Endowing an Irish StudiesChair for VillanovaIn 1999, the Heimboldsfunded theCharles A. HeimboldJr. Endowed Chair inIrish Studies at Villanova.Why Irish Studies?“Well, our sonPeter came home fromschool after studying inIreland and was readingSeamus Heaney,the Irish poet. He gotme interested in IrishHeimbold with his assistant,Arlene Jablonskipoetry. Not long after that, I was meeting with FatherDobbin [the Rev. Edmund J. Dobbin, O.S.A., ’58 A&S,now president emeritus] at Villanova and we got to talkingabout what Monika and I might be able to do forthe University. Somehow we got on the subject of IrishStudies. There it was.“We didn’t want it to be a chair with a lifetime professor,but one that would have visiting scholars whowould teach for a semester,” Charlie continued. TheHeimbold Chair has fulfilled this request by playinghost to leading Irish literary and theatre figures. Thisspring, the chair was held by Dr. Justin Quinn, a prolificpoet, author, lecturer and educator who taught20th-century Irish poetry (see page 60).PAOLA NOGUERAS(Above) Heimbold and hisclassmates during their junior yearHeimbold and his fellow Wildcats in 1953-54 brought Villanova back into action in competitiveswimming—they were the first varsity swim team since 1942, according to the Belle Air.Summer 2007 7

The vision behind a visual artscenter for Sarah LawrenceFor Monika, these years of raising their childrenbecame a time to explore her flair for design and herinterest in the visual arts. Sarah Lawrence, a liberalarts college in Bronxville, N.Y., a 30-minute ride fromManhattan, seemed the perfect place to cultivate theseinterests as a non-traditional college student. “I tookclasses in painting and sculpture there,” she said. Hervery favorable experiences at Sarah Lawrence led herto complete her bachelor’s degree in 1985, when shegraduated with their daughter, Joanna.Both Monika and Charlie have served on the Boardof Trustees at Sarah Lawrence, each for eight years. Recognizingthe need for a visual arts center at the college,they became leaders in providing the monetary supportfor it, and much more. In a statement at the dedication ofthe Monika A. and Charles A. Heimbold, Jr. Visual ArtsCenter, a 61,000-square-foot “green” facility that openedin September 2004, Sarah Lawrence wrote about thecouple that “they had a vision for how the visual arts centershould be designed and constructed, and how it wouldbe used once built. Ensuring faculty engagement in theDON HAMERMANAt her alma mater, Sarah Lawrence College, the namingof the Monika A. and Charles A. Heimbold, Jr. Visual ArtsCenter reflects the couple’s leadership role and vision inthe creation of this new facility.PAOLA NOGUERAS“Our children, grandchildrenand children outside our familyhave become an importantfocus of my life work.”—Monika HeimboldCOURTESY OF WORLD CHILDHOODFOUNDATION8 Villanova Magazineprocess and approval of the result was imperative tothem; and in accord with Monika’s refined eye and flairfor design, their standards called for only the finest architectto bring it all together and to fruition.” Sarah Lawrencein 2005 awarded Monika the Alumnae/i Citationfor Service.Philosophically, the couple’s perspective is broad inscope and deep in the belief that they, along withother like-minded individuals, can work to make adifference in the world. Another such example of anorganization that the Heimbolds have supported formany years is Phoenix House, a nonprofit agencydevoted to helping adults, children and teen-agersrecover from substance abuse. Charlie has served as amember of the Phoenix House Foundation Board ofDirectors as well as its chairman.U.S. ambassador to SwedenIn September 2001, following his nomination by PresidentGeorge W. Bush and confirmation by the U.S.Senate, Charlie Heimbold, along with Monika, headedto Sweden to take up his duties as U.S. ambassador. Heserved as ambassador until February 2004. Havingheaded a global pharmaceutical company, Charlie had acomfort level that made him an excellent candidate forthe diplomatic corps. For Monika as well, it was a wonderfultime: She was back home.The opportunity to meet world leaders also came tothe ambassador and his wife. “Two of the most interestingleaders of other countries?,” he pondered the questionfor a moment. “I’d have to say my earlier meetings withJiang Zemin, who was the Chinese leader (in 2001) andJacques Chirac, the president of France. We were supposedto meet for only about 20 minutes, but we had suchan enjoyable conversation talking about the interests andfriends we had in common that it went on a lot longer.There were many, many memorable meetings like this.”

As for the future…The Heimbold Foundation was started by Monikaand Charles to continue through their children theirlegacy of giving. “We want them to learn how theycan make a difference in areas that they discover andwhere their contributions will have a discernibleeffect,” Monika explained. Each year, she added, thisfamily foundation sets aside a designated sum for eachof their four children to give to projects that they findmeaningful. “We try to encourage them to choosethings that may not have enough attention being paidto them,” she continued.The Heimbolds talk nostalgically about one smallproject in Maine and the impact on one child, a libraryand a town. “We have a summer house near SouthwestHarbor. It’s a little town that probably has no more than2,000 people. The town needed to rebuild its library andwe were glad to help,” Charlie began.“Tell them the story about the little girl in church,”Monika interjected.“We heard this from Meredith Hutchins, who wasthe librarian for years,” Charlie continued. “One Sundaymorning, years ago, a mother took her 5-year-oldcreated by a Finnish friend who now lives in theUnited States,” she said. “What I would like to do,with two other friends, is to start a Gallery of Art andDesign to introduce Nordic artists to New York. Wewould travel to the five Scandinavian countries andselect artwork for the gallery.” She and her partners arebusy scouting locations in Manhattan.In addition, as doting grandparents, the Heimboldsplan to find plenty of reasons and carve out time fromtheir travels to spend with their two grandsons. “Ourchildren and grandchildren are very, very important tous,” Monika reiterated.“I will continue to work on child welfare projects,”she added. “In the winter, in Antigua, where we havea home, there is a project that Charlie and I are workingon to help the children there.”It is a special road the couple travels, and one thatencompasses a vision of continuing discovery andpurpose—always with the ability to bring about aprofound change for those who need it most. They are,as St. Augustine proposes, a man and wife who walkside by side as one, making the many and diverse experiencesof their life together a powerful union.daughter to church in this little town. The child followedthe service very carefully looking at the hymnal,and when it was over, she again opened the hymnal andsaid to her mother, ‘Listen, I can read!’ she exclaimed.Her mother was as excited as she was about this feat.On the lawn outside the church, the mother told thelibrarian about this exciting new ability exhibited onlyminutes before, and the librarian, who didn’t wantto lose a single minute of the child’s enthusiasm forreading, opened the library especially for her that dayand let her come in and choose her first books. It’s thatkind of gesture…that small incident...that made amajor impact on that child and her reading habits. Wethink our gift, among other things, honored the spiritof that kind librarian.”For Monika, the visual arts will continue to be afocus. Displayed on a shelf in their Riverside homeare many exquisite blown glass objects. “They wereThis page, left to right:During their visit to campus last November, the Heimboldsmet with Ulla Rasch Anderson (second from left), executiveofficer of the Marcus Wallenberg Foundation for AdvancedEducation in International Industrial Entrepreneurship,and John M. Elizandro, vice president for InstitutionalAdvancement at Villanova.With Stephen R. Merritt ’78 A&S (center), dean of EnrollmentManagement, and Dr. John R. Johannes, vice president forAcademic Affairs, Heimbold discusses the Dr. PeterWallenberg Scholarship that he and Monika are establishingat Villanova.Gerald S.J. Cassidy, Esq., ’63 A&S greets Heimbold at arecent meeting on campus. Cassidy chairs TransformingMinds and Hearts: The Campaign for Villanova.Summer 2007 9

For the 164th year—and the first one forthe Rev. Peter M. Donohue, O.S.A., ’75A&S as University president—Villanovaproudly launches a class into the world.It was a new beginning for Villanova University’s newestalumni—the graduates of the Class of 2007. On the brilliantlysunny Sunday morning of May 20, the degree candidatesgathered in the Villanova Stadium and were graduated whilean overflowing contingent of family, friends, faculty, staff and alumniproudly observed the ceremony. Villanova awarded about 1,500 undergraduatedegrees, 420 master’s degrees and three doctoral degrees in May.Presiding at his first Commencement, the Rev. Peter M. Donohue, O.S.A.,’75 A&S, the University’s 32nd president, congratulated the graduates andawardees and welcomed Commencement speaker Chris Matthews and theother three honorary degree recipients. Journalist and commentator Matthewsis the host of “Hardball with Chris Matthews” on MSNBC and “The ChrisMatthews Show,” produced by NBC News.—Irene BurgoCommencement2007PHOTOGRAPHS BY BARBARA JOHNSTON, PAOLA NOGUERAS AND JOHN WELSHBACKGROUND ART BY MARGAN ZAJDOWICZ10 Villanova Magazine

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Commencement2007Four Extraordinary Individuals HonoredAt Commencement, Villanova University awarded honorary degrees to anadvocate for justice and peace, a Philadelphia principal, an African-Americanhistory scholar and the host of “Hardball.” The honorary degrees were conferredby the Rev. Peter M. Donohue, O.S.A., ’75 A&S, University president.THE REV. MICHAEL J. DOYLE ’65 M.A.Honorary Doctor of HumanitiesPastor, Sacred Heart Church, Camden, N.J.The Rev. Michael J. Doyle ’65M.A. is a tireless advocate of justicefor the poor and a determinedworker for peace. He has spent nearly40 years in the parishes of Camden, N.J.,and teaching religion at Camden Catholicand Holy Spirit high schools.At Sacred Heart Parish, where hehas served since 1974, his beautiful liturgiesand inspirational homilies haveattracted a vibrant congregation fromthroughout the Delaware Valley. He has developed a networkof national and international benefactors whose support of theparish school ensures that its students receive a safe, qualityeducation. Father Doyle led the restoration of Sacred HeartChurch, now a symbol of beauty and hope in the WaterfrontSouth neighborhood.In 1971, Father Doyle participated in the “Camden 28”peace action against the Vietnam War at the city’s FederalBuilding, and was arrested. He was acquitted two years laterin a trial where he acted as his own defense. His passionatecommitment to peace and justice includes helping to launchCamden Churches Organized for People, which has successfullylobbied for reform and funding to improve the city.In 1984, Father Doyle established the Heart of Camden, anonprofit community development corporation. Since then, ithas rehabbed 130 houses and sold them to low-income people.Its two community centers provide job training, food sharingand after-school programs. In 1992, he formed a free medicalclinic to serve people who are without medical insurance.His persistent efforts to revitalize the city have attractedsignificant media attention, including on CBS’ “60 Minutes”and “Sunday Morning.” Father Doyle has published a volumeof poetry, as well as It’s a Terrible Day, Thanks Be to God, acollection of his monthly newsletters.The native of Ireland came to the United States in 1959 toserve in the Diocese of Camden. He earned an M.A. in educationfrom Villanova in 1965.Presented by Dr. Mark Doorley, director of the Ethics ProgramDR. PAMELA DESHIELDS YOUNGHonorary Doctor of LettersPrincipal of the James Alcorn AcademicsPlus School, PhiladelphiaDr. Pamela DeShields Young is adedicated educator and communitychampion for the GraysFerry neighborhood of Philadelphia. Asprincipal of the James Alcorn AcademicsPlus School, which serves childrenin grades K-8, she directs educationalprograms that promote and supportpersonal responsibility, high academicachievement, proper social behavior,respect for self and others, and positive interactions betweenschool and community.Under her leadership, the school has formed severalcommunity-based partnerships, including with Villanova’s Collegeof Nursing (see page 42). These partnerships complementthe school’s curriculum and support its mission to educate studentsto their fullest potential and create critical thinkers.During Young’s 33-year career, she has held teaching oradministrative positions in six elementary and middle schools inPhiladelphia. An active, visible presence in the community, shehas been involved as a block captain and in the More ActionCommunity Organization, the Boy Scouts and the AudenreidHigh School Reconstruction Project. At New Bethlehem BaptistChurch, she has served in many leadership capacities.Young earned a B.S. in education from Temple Universityand a Master of Education Administration from CheyneyUniversity. She is the proud mother of Everette B. Archie Jr.Presented by Dr. Carol Toussie Weingarten, associateprofessor of Nursing12 Villanova Magazine

HOWARD DODSON ’64 M.A.Honorary Doctor of LettersChief, Schomburg Center for Research inBlack Culture, New York Public LibraryHoward Dodson ’64 M.A. is aspecialist in African-Americanhistory and a noted lecturer,educator and consultant. Under hisleadership since 1984, the SchomburgCenter has developed into the world’smost comprehensive public researchlibrary devoted exclusively to documenting,interpreting and publishingthe literature, history and culture of theAfrican diaspora. During his tenurethere, its collections have quadrupled to more than 20 millionitems; annual users have increased from 40,000 tomore than 125,000; and two campaigns haveraised more than $41 million. Dodson establisheda Scholars-in-Residence program and an aggressiveprogram of four to six exhibitions and 50 to75 events annually.Previously he was a consultant in the Officeof the Chairman of the National Endowment forthe Humanities. At the Institute of the BlackWorld in Atlanta, he served as executive directorfrom 1974-79 and in other capacities beginningin 1970. Dodson was a Peace Corps volunteer inEcuador and a national Peace Corps office staffmember. He has taught at California StateCollege at Hayward, Emory University, ShawUniversity, the City University of New York andColumbia University.His five books include Jubilee: The Emergence ofAfrican-American Culture (2003). Dodson hascurated exhibitions on varied themes, including“Censorship and Black America and “Lest We Forget:The Triumph Over Slavery,” and has organizedand produced performing arts events at CarnegieHall and on Broadway. He conceived and directedthe development of the Web site “In Motion: TheAfrican-American Migration Experience.”Dodson has served on numerous committeesand advisory boards, including the President’sCommission on the National Museum of AfricanAmerican History and Culture, and the Scientificand Technical Committee of the UNESCOSlave Route Project.A native of Chester, Pa., Dodson earned aB.A. from West Chester State College in 1961and an M.A. in history from Villanova in 1964.He completed the requirements for an ABD atthe University of California at Berkeley in 1974.Presented by Dr. Crystal J. Lucky, associateprofessor of English and director of the AfricanaStudies ProgramCHRIS MATTHEWSHonorary Doctor of Humane LettersJournalist and CommentatorChris Matthews hosts “Hardball with Chris Matthews,”Monday through Friday onMSNBC. He also hosts “TheChris Matthews Show,” a syndicatedweekly news program produced byNBC News. He is a regular commentatoron NBC’s “Today” show.A television news anchor withremarkable depth of experience, Matthewshas distinguished himself as abroadcast journalist, newspaper bureauchief, presidential speechwriter andbest-selling author. He has covered American presidentialelection campaigns since 1988.Faculty AwardeesThree exceptional Villanova faculty membersreceived awards at Commencement for theirremarkable achievements.Dr. Ahmad Hoorfar, professor ofelectrical and computer engineering,received the Outstanding FacultyResearch Award.Dr. Isabella “Belle” Erickson, assistantprofessor of Nursing, received theLindback Distinguished TeachingAward, sponsored by The Christian R.and Mary F. Lindback Foundation.Dr. Barbara E. Wall, special assistantto the president for Mission Effectivenessand a professor of philosophy,received the Lawrence O. Gallen,O.S.A. Faculty Service Award, namedin honor of Villanova’s late vice presidentfor Academic Affairs. The awardrecognizes outstanding contributionsin University service.Summer 2007 13

Commencement2007Matthews has received the David Brinkley Award forExcellence in Broadcast Journalism, the Abraham LincolnAward from The Union League of Philadelphia and the GoldMedal Award from the Pennsylvania Society.For 13 years, he was Washington Bureau chief for TheSan Francisco Examiner and for two years was a nationalcolumnist for The San Francisco Chronicle, syndicated to200 newspapers.Prior to that, Matthews worked in the White House forfour years as a speechwriter for President Jimmy Carter and onthe President’s Reorganization Project. He also worked in theU.S. Senate for Sen. Frank Moss (D-Utah) and Sen. EdmundMuskie (D-Maine) and then in the House of Representativesas the top aide to Speaker of the House Thomas P. “Tip”O’Neill, Jr. (D-Mass.).Matthews has written four best-selling books. His first,Hardball (1988), is required reading in many college politicalscience courses. Kennedy & Nixon (1996), named by TheReaders Digest as “Today’s Best Non-fiction,” served as thebasis of a History Channel documentary. Now, Let Me Tell YouWhat I Really Think (2001) and American: Beyond Our GrandestNotions (2002) were both New York Times best-sellers.He is a graduate of La Salle College High School inWyndmoor, Pa.; the College of the Holy Cross; and theUniversity of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where he didgraduate work in economics.Matthews served for two years as a trade development advisorwith the Peace Corps in Swaziland. He was a visiting fellowat Harvard University’s John F. Kennedy School of Government’sInstitute of Politics. He holds 17 honorary degrees.He and his wife, Kathleen, have three children: Michael,Thomas and Caroline.Presented by Dr. R. Bryan Crable, associate professor ofcommunication and chair of the department`Some Hardball Advice: Get in the GameCommencement Address by Chris MatthewsVillanova University, May 20It’s a thrill to be invited here today, a thrill to be here andto receive this high honor. I now have the best credentialsanyone could have: a high school degree from thewonderful Christian Brothers, a college degree from theestimable Jesuits and a doctorate of philosophy from thespiritual and intellectual heirs to St. Augustine himself.I start today, however, with some messages from a pair ofEpiscopalians.The first is to Father Donohue, who’s given me precisely12 minutes to make my case. Father, as King Henry VIII saidto each of seven wives: “I won’t keep you long.”The second message is to the graduates from the brave formerAnglican Archbishop of Capetown, Desmond Tutu, whoplayed such a leading role in the fight to end apartheid.Bishop Tutu once gave a sermon about the first ChristmasEve. St. Joseph was really desperate. “We need a roomtonight. My wife’s pregnant, really pregnant,” he told thecold-hearted innkeeper.“That’s not my fault,” the innkeeper snapped back.St. Joseph said: “It’s not my fault either.”Speaking of St. Joseph, I have two guests with me today,my late mom’s two younger sisters, both Sisters of St. Joseph.Aunt Eleanor has been teaching in the Philadelphia diocesanschools since the Franklin Roosevelt administration. AuntAgnes is at Chestnut Hill College, where she for many yearschaired the English department. I can’t calculate how muchI have benefited from their prayers all these years.But let’s talk about you. Like the kind St. Joseph, it’s not yourfault you’re in this predicament. After 16 years of getting promotedfrom one grade to the next, you’re now being told to get out thereon your own and build a career and life by yourself.And so I’ve got some “Hardball” advice for you. It all hasto do with two Villanova grads, one famous, one celebrated bya select and lucky few.As you all know, the great Paul Arizin [’50 VSB] died lastDecember. People knew him not just as one of the great basketballstars of Villanova but also one of the great lovers of this place.What I love about him, his life and his career, is how it allcame together.In 1996, on the occasion of the NBA’s 50th anniversary,Arizin was named one of the greatest 50 players in its history.He was No. 3 in lifetime scoring when he left the league,made the All-Star team 10 of the 12 years he played. He onlymissed those two years because after being the league’s scoringchamp his rookie year, he went off to fight in the Korean Warwith the U.S. Marines.Arizin was one of the pioneers of professional basketball.You know how Al Gore says he invented the Internet? Youcan make a far better case that Paul Arizin invented somethingjust as impressive: the jump shot.Decades before Jordan, he took a floor game and made it anair game. His jumpers were line drives like Charles Barkley’s—love those shots, no arc, just barely clears the rim.There’s a fascinating thing about Arizin’s career. While hemade the Basketball Hall of Fame in his 30s, he only madethe La Salle College High School Hall of Fame near the endof his life. One reason: Paul Arizin didn’t make the team inhigh school, didn’t make the cut, wasn’t good enough to play.14 Villanova Magazine

He played intramurals at La Salle High. He played intramuralshere at Villanova that freshman year before the coach spottedhow great he was.“How do you think it feels?,” he said when asked what it feltlike to make the professional Basketball Hall of Fame, “to a guywho back in high school was only playing intramurals?”I bring this up today because it doesn’t sound like your usualjock story. We all saw Kareem Abdul-Jabbar back when he wasLew Alcindor at Power Memorial, or LeBron James back when hewas an All-American high school star. We’re used to people beingborn great, being super-stars in their teens.What I love about Paul Arizin making it from intramuralsto one of the greatest basketball players in history is what hisstory tells us about the world beyond the Palestra.The good news for most of you out there today, graduatingfrom Villanova but worried about your future, is that the PaulArizin story is more like most people’s life stories—and practicallyall the great success stories ever. Because the people whomake it in this world don’t show their stuff in school. You lookaround among your classmates and you have no idea who’sgoing to be successful at what they end up doing. No idea.Why? You’re thinking about being a lawyer, or a doctor orgoing into business. Your big chance to make it will come whenyou’re well into your profession, five, 10, 20 years from now. It’llcome when you’re actually in the game—out there on the courttaking shots—just like Paul Arizin was when that coach sawhim out there on the court.This is what life is like for most of us.When you hear my introduction, all the great jobs I’vehad—speechwriter to a president, top aide to a legendarySpeaker of the House, newspaper bureau chief, the host of twonational TV shows—you look so smooth. One job afteranother, like a neat stack of tuna fish cans.Believe me, it wasn’t that neat. I got my first job—as aCapitol cop—after knocking on 200 doors of U.S. senatorsand members of Congress. I took that job, which had meworking in a Utah senator’s office ’til 3, then moonlightingwith a .38 police special ’til almost midnight, because it wasthe only way to get in the door, to break into Capitol Hill.Because it allowed me, three months later, to become a senator’sfull-time legislative assistant.How did I get the nerve to question senators and otherpoliticians the way I do? It’s because I used to write theirspeeches, draft their amendments and sit on the Senate floorassisting one of them.I also know how a White House works, and whom toblame when something goes wrong—because I worked inone for four years.I know what Nancy Pelosi [D-Calif., current Speaker of theHouse] is doing—and she’s doing great—because I spent ahalf-dozen years starting every morning with one of the greatestSpeakers in history.Yeah, I ask tough questions. When I look at the bad informationthat we got from the government, on life and death mattersof peace and war, I wish I could ask even tougher questions.Nothing is more dangerous than to treat politicians, of eitherparty, in office or out of office, as if they are “dispensers of truth.”Before we trust, we should do everything we can to verify.“You can’t win unless youget in the game. It’s howyou learn the lingo, you learnthe cadence of the game.”—Chris MatthewsThe Rev. Peter M. Donohue, O.S.A., ’75 A&S, Universitypresident, awards the honorary degree to Chris Matthews.Anyway, that’s my job these days and I can’t think of abetter one for someone like me.You know, life is a lot like those kids you see standing at aneighborhood basketball court watching the big kids play.Ever watch those kids? Ever been one? They stand there,throwing the ball back in when it goes out of bounds. Theystudy how the big guys move the ball and, sooner or later, oneof them has to leave to go home for supper or whatever, andone of their pals yells, “Hey, punk, wanna play?”You can’t win unless you get in the game. It’s how youlearn the lingo, you learn the cadence of the game. It’s howyou meet people. Yeah, it’s not what you know, it’s who youknow. But you can get to know people. Life is filled with gettingto know people. And you’re there when lightning strikes.I want to talk about another Villanova grad: Gerald Tremblay,Class of 1957 [A&S, education]. He’s also in my highschool’s Hall of Fame, and decades of students and parentscouldn’t imagine him not being there.Jerry Tremblay taught English at La Salle [high school]—literature, I mean. When he read Henry IV, Part 2, standing in theaisle with that paperback copy, he made young Prince Hal and big,Summer 2007 15

Commencement2007sack-swilling Jack Falstaff come alive. He made you feel like youwere in the pub with them hearing the chimes at midnight.Jerry was a tough teacher. When he assigned a book, hewould give a written test, but that wasn’t the end of it. Hedemanded that everyone in the classschedule a meeting with him personally.At that meeting, which he heldfor every book he assigned, we had toprove to him we’d read the book.Jerry was a ’60s guy before the ’60sreally got started. He drove a Volkswagenbug. We used to have one recordin the newspaper office, a 45, “SilverDaggers” by Joan Baez. He thought theintellectual life was more importantthan money. He loved going to NewYork to see Broadway plays. He keptup with things culturally. He thoughtmaking money was bourgeois.Most important to me, he wasmoderator of the school newspaper.I was a late starter on the paper, notuntil the beginning of my senior year.It started with me hanging aroundthe newspaper office. One day, Mr.Tremblay said, “If you’re going to hangaround here every afternoon, youmight as well be an editor.” And beinga benign dictator, he made me andanother guy assistant editors.Near the end of the senior year,Tremblay took the newspaper editors toNew York—a place I’d never been—forthe Columbia University high schooleditors convention. We didn’t go to asingle meeting. Jerry spent the moneyon the greatest weekend any high schoolsenior could imagine. Three Broadwayplays—A Man for All Seasons, Stop the World—I Want to Get Off and A Thousand Clowns—allfor 10 bucks total, the Staten Island ferry for 5 cents, MamaLeone’s and the Brass Rail for dinners, the old Taft Hotel wherewe stayed. We even snuck out and saw “La Dolce Vita” and “LastYear at Marienbad,” two art movies from the era.I discovered the idea of buying prints of great paintings—I bought my mom a print of the “Mona Lisa,” which she hadframed and now hangs in my Washington office—and the oldBarnes & Noble warehouse, where Jerry bought me a book onThomas Jefferson.He opened windows, showed us about the bigger worldout there, brought in light so that later we could find thedoors to go through. He made us discover that followingyour passions may not be the same as following the money.For those lucky few to fall under his wing, like me and my“If you wantto push your ideas,ambitions ordreams, you have toget out there andchampion them.”—Chris Matthewsbrother Jim, who’s now a political leader in the state, it wasa blessed boost to our lives.So I’m not a graduate of Villanova, but I’m the next bestthing: I was taught and inspired by one.I won’t leave you today by saying the usual thing about followingyour passions. If you’ve got a passion, I don’t have to tell you.I will say, if you want to do something in life, do it! If youcan’t get into a great law school, get into any law school youcan, if you have to get to Albuquerqueto find an opening. If you want to be adoctor, be a doctor if you have to go toGrenada to find a medical school. Ifyou want to get into business, go outthere and get a job in it—any job,whatever gets you in the door.That’s the heart of it, I’ve learned.Nobody is out there wondering whatprofound ideas are bouncing around inyour brain. Nobody’s checking in withyou to see what ambitions they couldhelp you meet. Nobody cares whatdreams you have as you lay your headon the pillow each night.If you want to push your ideas,ambitions or dreams, you have to getout there and champion them. You’vegot to be able to face rejection, hostilityor more often, uncaring indifference.But the more rejection you’re willing totake, the greater your odds of success.When a job opens up, whether it’son the chorus line or the assemblyline, it goes to the person standingthere. It goes to the eager beaver theboss sees when he looks up from hiswork, the hot shooter the coach spotsin the gym, the kid standing along thecourtside in the neighborhood. “Heypunk, do you want to play?”You never know, ’til you try, whatgate will get you into the arena. Inever would have dreamed that beinga Capitol police officer would get me in, thenagain, I know Hollywood studio heads whogot their start down in the mail room.So, bottom line: Life isn’t about being a super-star whenyou’re in high school or even college, thank God. The magiccomes later. But don’t wait for it to show up at your door.You’ve got to go to its door.The trick is to get in the game, any way you can.“If you only knock long enough and loud enough at the gate,you are bound to wake up somebody.”—LongfellowThat’s how it works, I’ve discovered. The big breaks comewhen you get yourself in the game.Or as Woody Allen says, “90 percent of life is showing up.”You can say it either way: The breaks go to those who showup. Those who show up get the breaks.Go get ’em, Wildcats!`16 Villanova Magazine

The Perfect Words toDescribe VillanovaCommencement Orationby Bobby Pencek ’07 E.E.It is an honor to be able to share afew of my thoughts with you onthis celebratory day.If you have watched any Villanovabasketball or walked around campusover the last several months, youmight have noticed one of our newadvertising campaigns for the University.In television commercials and onbanners, the words “TransformingMinds and Hearts” have becomesomewhat of a slogan. At first glance, it is easy to not realize thedepth of this statement, but I would like to break it down andexplain why these words perfectly describe Villanova and ourexperience here. And furthermore, how this slogan is directlyderived from a much older philosophy of our University and anancient credo of the Augustinians—Veritas, Unitas and Caritas.First, let’s tackle the idea of “mind.” The primary goal ofany academic institution is to develop and enrich the intellect.In this way, Villanova sets a high standard for otherAmerican institutions. Our reputation in the academic worldis top-notch. For several years, we have been ranked the No. 1school in the northern region [for master’s degree programs]by U.S. News & World Report. It is hard to find a universitywith both the breadth and depth of curriculum offered here.This is no secret to the outside world. Employers beat a steadypath to our campus every year looking for the best talent inthe nation. Business students are gobbled up by the Big Four,Wall Street and financial giants. Nurses are snatched by hospitalsand health-care organizations who demand the best.Our College of Liberal Arts and Sciences satisfies the dualappetites of industry and renowned graduate programs. Andthe engineers are recruited by companies that desire theminds that can create and implement the future.What sets us apart? What makes us different? The answeris our belief that Villanova students should not be simplytrained, but should be holistically educated. It has been saidthat there are three types of people, those that make thingshappen, those that watch things happen and those who lookaround and say “What happened?” Villanovans are amongthose that make things happen. Training readies a personto react; a Villanova education readies one to anticipate, toprepare and to execute.Our classes foster, our studying fuels and our learninginvigorates the desire and the search for academic truth. It isin this way that we have experienced Veritas.Day needs night, north needs south, temperance needspassion; one without the other is incomplete. So, too, is therelationship between the mind and the heart. The developmentof the heart at Villanova includes the University’s Catholicidentity, but is not limited to it. Service, spirituality andfriendship are three areas where the growth of the heart canbe seen most clearly.Villanova’s Augustinian conscience is an excellent springboardfor the culture of service that is so vibrant here. Solidaritywith those in need opens hearts and increases awareness. In thisgiving, we receive. Villanovans routinely buck the trend of selfcenterednessand in return receive the greater fulfillment ofcommunity. We serve as mentors for children, tutors for studentsand builders for the homeless. Every Fall, Winter andSpring Break, Villanova sends out over 300 volunteers. Ourdevotion to service has been witnessed and felt from Cambodiato Camden, from Nicaragua to Norristown, and from far offSouth Africa to nearby South Philadelphia.You can stand most anywhere on campus and see the steeplesof the St. Thomas of Villanova Church. Likewise, youcan stand anywhere on campus and feel the spiritual presenceof the student body. The church is the centerpiece of our campus,and the spirituality that it represents is the centerpiece ofthe Villanova community.But perhaps the closest communities that we have builtduring the past four years have been our circles of friends.From Orientation to graduation, we have stuck with ourfriends during the highest of highs and the lowest of lows.Parties and exams, formals and all-nighters in the library, truelove and broken hearts. These college bonds have withstood a“Villanovans routinelybuck the trend ofself-centeredness and in returnreceive the greater fulfillmentof community.”—Bobby Pencek ’07 E.E.four-year trial by fire and now have the ability to last a lifetime.Through these developments in our hearts, we havebuilt unity. We have experienced Unitas.Now, the final operative word in the slogan is “transforming.”“Creating,” “making,” “building”— any number of wordscould have been used, but “transforming” was the one perfectfit. You never were without potential. You never needed tochange the core of who you were. Villanova simply gave us thetime and the tools to cultivate our existing person. We werecaterpillars and Villanova was a four-year cocoon. Now atSummer 2007 17

Commencement2007 “MAY YOU LIFT YOUR VOICES”graduation, we emerge as mature beings, asbutterflies. Villanova never redirected us,never swapped an old version of ourselvesfor a new one. Simply put, Villanovaallowed us to become the people who wewere always meant to be. Our parents, andnow Villanova, have shown us the transformationsthat can happen with love andpatience. This is the power of Caritas.From our traditional roots in Veritas,Unitas and Caritas, we have arrived in 2007with minds and hearts transformed. Transformedby the classes we’ve taken, thefriends we’ve made, and the love and thecommunity that we have shared here atVillanova University. This transformation ispermanent and from now on, where you go,Villanova goes also. Starting today, we willcarry Villanova in over 1,700 new directions.When and where we will meet in thefuture is uncertain, but our common transformationthat happened here is foreversolid. Remember our college days and moreimportant, remember what they taught us—these lessons of Veritas, Unitas and Caritas.With this University as a sturdy foundation,we are ever ancient, with a limitless futurewe are ever new, and throughout it all weare always Villanova.`In his Baccalaureate Homily, Father Donohuecalled upon graduates to continue to find the ways to letfaith ignite their hearts and challenge their minds.BY IRENE BURGOGOSPEL READING BY THEREV. PETER M. DONOHUE, O.S.A., ’75 A&S,UNIVERSITY PRESIDENT,AT THE BACCALAUREATE LITURGY ON MAY 19:Father Donohue congratulates BobbyPencek ’07 E.E. At Villanova, Pencek’sservice included being a student leaderfor Habit for Humanity in El Paso, Texas.Righteous Father, the world does not know You,but I know You, and they know that You sent me.I make known to them Your name. And I will make it knownthat the love with which You loved me may be [in] themand I in them. The Gospel of the Lord.—GOSPEL OF JOHN: 17.2318 Villanova Magazine

The Rev. Peter M. Donohue, O.S.A., ’75 A&S, Villanova’s32nd president, celebrated the Baccalaureate Liturgyin the Villanova Stadium on Saturday, May 19, at 5 p.m.After reading the Gospel, Father Donohue addressed theClass of 2007, their families and friends with the Homilybased on the Gospel reading. The sky had turned gray withheavy clouds. A stiff wind whipped the flags, blew drops ofrain and chilled the congregation. Nevertheless, FatherDonohue’s voice rang high with energy and enthusiasm as hedelivered a rousing Homily. He commanded the worshippers’attention as he urged the congregants to strive for a deeperfaith in God—a faith like John of the Gospel displayed.“Wouldn’t it be nice for us to see such a vision today?” FatherDonohue’s voice resounded through the stadium. “John hearsthe voice of Jesus. Wouldn’t it be nice if we could hear thatvoice today? Jesus prayed that we may share in the glory andspirit that He is, in union with His Father. Wouldn’t it be niceif we could just have a small vision of that today? Or at leastthat it would come sooner than it is?“Scripture is God’s Divine message to us,” Father Donohuecontinued, “and if that message has not come alive in thisworld, is it that God has lied to us? Or is it possible that we need tohave a deeper faith? Have a different sense of what God is callingus to be? Have a different vision to see this world—a differentheart to embrace our brothers and sisters, and a mind that isopen to new knowledge and possibilities?”God’s support when life challenged and tested them. “Life is notalways easy,” he said, “and each one of us struggles at times toreally experience life in its fullest extent. But we realize that thereis an effort, and that we must keep moving forward. We mustkeep exploring, keep experimenting; we must keep experiencingall of those things around us. And we realize that at times thingsdon’t go the way we want them to, but it doesn’t make us stop.”Father Donohue illustrated his point with examples, saying:“You don’t stop playing golf, just because you can’t play golf likeTiger Woods. You’re still going to paint, even if you can’t paintlike Rembrandt. If you’re not CEO in five years, you’re going totry a new way to become a CEO, because you realize throughthis experience—this journey that we take—we learn more andmore about ourselves and what we are about.“Sometimes we find God in the deepest, darkest moments ofour lives—the moments that are most bleak to us,” he continued.“Sometimes we find God when there’s an exam to be taken, orwhen we need some professor to understand that really, the printerdidn’t work! Sometimes, the moments when we struggle the mostare the moments of deepest faith for us. Because we realize that ifwe don’t have faith, we are living in despair.”Transforming minds and hearts is a phrase heard frequently atVillanova. As a Roman Catholic, Augustinian university, Villanovastrives to imprint this message upon its graduates, with thehope that they will inspire the hearts and minds of those theymeet. “In the years you have spent at Villanova, you and we have“Before you leave this campus for many partsof the world, look at the central image of our campus,look at the spires of our church...” —Father DonohueJIM MCWILLIAMSThere was in Father Donohue’s message a challenge to thegraduates to try to see the world with the sense and vision of whatGod calls us to be and do in life. Trust in God, in His plan for usand in a deeper faith to inspire and motivate our search for success.One can’t do this alone and must not give up on God or faith indifficult times. These were the ideas that inspired his Homily.“In our lives at Villanova, we speak so much about theheart and the mind—those two things that gather us togetherin this community,” said Father Donohue.He then urged the graduates to contemplate and reflectupon the meaning of a Villanova education. “And we ask inthis community that God would ignite our hearts with aflame—a flame that would set us on fire. A flame that is reallyable to ignite everyone around us with that love, that compassion,that forgiveness. Those of you who are graduating fromVillanova University tomorrow, you have been a gift to us. Forthe time you have spent here with us, you have been the verylife of this community.” Father Donohue noted that duringthis time, the Class of 2007 and Villanova have developed adialogue together. “In that dialogue, we have tried to openourselves up to ideas and visions that are different.”Fortunately, the impending storm held off long enough for thepresident to finish his message. It was the thunder of his voicethat echoed as Father Donohue encouraged the graduates to seekexperienced both highs and lows, and we continue to move forward.We continue to search for all of those important things inour lives. And we continue to try to find ways to let faith igniteour hearts and challenge our minds to become somebody different,and to bring that difference to somebody else,” said FatherDonohue. “I hope you will take that with you as you journeyforth from Villanova. Villanova prides itself on its ability to serveothers. We wish you well as you journey forth from here. We havegiven you a message, an inspiration and a sense of who you are. Ihope you are better today than you were when you arrived here.I hope you have become somebody different.”In closing, Father Donohue asked the graduates to keep Villanovaalive in their minds and hearts. “Before you leave thiscampus for many parts of the world, look at the central image ofour campus, look at the spires of our church,” he said. “See thosetwo gleaming crosses and see how they soar into the sky. Theyspeak the message that we have given to you: That Jesus is theAlpha and the Omega—the beginning and the end of everything wedo. He sits on top of our aspirations. As each one of you soars up,may your lives recognize that fact and may you lift your voices tosee the vision of Christ before you and say to yourselves: ‘ComeLord Jesus, ignite me with Your Love, with Your Spirit, with YourCompassion, with Your Mercy, with Your Peace.’“Wouldn’t it be nice?”`Summer 2007 19

Commencement2007includes educating the nurses of Oman as they ready themselvesto assume clinical, academic and administrative positionsin their country. In addition, College faculty serve as consultantsand offer conferences and workshops in Oman.Ambassador Al-Mughairy spoke to the Nursing candidatesand their family and friends. Recalling her own experiences,50th Nursing ClassGraduatesAt Convocation, the College of Nursing’sspecial guest is Oman’s ambassadorto the United States.BY IRENE BURGOVillanova University’s College of Nursing held its Convocationon May 19 in the St. Thomas of VillanovaChurch. The Class of 2007 is the 50th class to graduatefrom the College. The event recognized 76 traditional B.S.N.candidates, 63 second-degree students who hold a degree inanother field and will graduate in August, as well as 18 B.S.N.candidates from the Sultanate of Oman. Also celebrated werefive master’s degree candidates who graduated in December2006 and this May.In the crowded church, family, friends, alumni and facultymembers enthusiastically applauded and cheered the Nursingdegree candidates.After the procession of candidates and faculty membershad entered the church, Rose M. O’Driscoll, Nursing’s assistantdean for Administration and an assistant professor, gavethe introduction. She was followed by Dr. John R. Johannes,Villanova’s vice president for Academic Affairs, who gavethe invocation. Dr. M. Louise Fitzpatrick, ConnellyEndowed Dean and Professor, welcomed the guests withgreetings from the College.“As architects of the future, your agendas need to go beyondthose of past generations of nurses,” said Dean Fitzpatrick. “Theymust encompass a world view and address the health and socialneeds of a diverse, global society that reflects disparities in levels ofwellness, their ability to afford and have access to health care andshare in the quality of life that we often take for granted. Thisweek, your education is really just beginning. …You are embarkingon a great opportunity to use your college education, knowing thatyou are needed and wanted and that what you do—and equally asimportant, how well you do it—can have a profound effect on thelives of others.”Dean Fitzpatrick then introduced the special guest,H.E. Hunaina Al-Mughairy, ambassador of the Sultanate ofOman to the United States.Omani students have come to Villanova to earn their B.S.N.and M.S.N. degrees for more than 12 years. The partnershipbetween the College of Nursing and Oman’s Ministry of Healthshe said that “The road out there is not always smooth. Therewill be many obstacles…. When you set yourself with highgoals and aspiration, you can achieve anything....I stand herebefore you as an example of a woman who has become thefirst female ambassador from an Arab country to the UnitedStates. I am here to tell you it is possible.”Megan E. Heavey ’07 Nur. followed the ambassador in givinga speech. The College presented its awards for excellencein classroom and clinical service settings (see page 23).Patricia Somers ’74 Nur., vice president of the NursingAlumni Society, welcomed the new graduates into the alumnibody and encouraged them to stay active through the NursingAlumni Society.The Convocation concluded with the singing of the “AlmaMater” by Patricia A. Gillin ’07 Nur. and Kristina K. Pachman ’07Nur. The Rev. John P. Stack, O.S.A., ’71 A&S, ’77 G.S., vice presidentfor Student Life at Villanova, gave the Benediction.`The procession at the May 19 Convocation begins in theSt. Thomas of Villanova Church.20 Villanova Magazine

“Learning Does Not End with Graduation”Remarks of H.E. Hunaina Al-Mughairy,Ambassador to the United States from theSultanate of OmanCollege of Nursing Convocation | May 19It is a great honor and pleasure to be here with you today onthis very special morning. Congratulations to each and everyone of you—you have earned a distinctive credential….Of course, as individuals, your graduation today marks anew chapter in your lives. It also marks a greater likelihoodthat because of you, somebody in this world will endure illnesswith less pain, less loneliness and less fear.I know for many of you this day has been a long time inthe making.Although my own day was many years ago, I still rememberthat graduation day can be a volatile mixture of overwhelmingemotions, obligations, enthusiasm, worry and of courseexcitement.To tell you the truth, the road out there is not alwayssmooth. There will be many obstacles along the way. Everyday you will face challenges that you have never encounteredbefore. But you should always remember that no matter howdifficult an obstacle might seem, it can be overcome by strongwill, determination and motivation.Everyone will tell you learning does not end with graduation.You will find yourself learning new things every day. Asyou are learning, you will certainly make mistakes. And that’sfine, don’t be afraid to make mistakes, but you should knowthat it is very, very important to learn from your mistakes.The world is full of opportunities, different opportunitiesfrom those I had, and definitely different from those my parentshad. You have to seize these opportunities because sometimesyou don’t get another chance.You have to believe that you deserve the best. You haveto believe that the bar can be higher and you can indeedascend the heights. Believing you can do it is the most criticalstep in accomplishing your goals. When you set yourselfwith high goals and aspiration, you can achieve anything.If you believe in your dreams and believe in yourself, you canaspire to heights that you never thought possible. I standhere before you as an example of a woman who has becomethe first female ambassador from an Arab country to theUnited States. I am here to tell you it is possible.As you go about your daily tasks, as a nurse, gather strengthfrom knowledge that you are helping a person thwart illness,and therefore you are helping that person to live a healthier,happier and more productive life.And keep in mind that, while your day-to-day tasks helpan individual, a nurse’s career, on a larger scale, is one spenthelping the whole of humanity to endure the pressure ofAt Convocation, Omani students who would becomeNursing graduates the following day applaud the remarksof their country’s ambassador to the United States.disease and injury. It is an honorable and worthy endeavor,even on days when you face many challenges and frustrations.As a nurse, you will play a unique role in the delivery ofhealth services. You will bear the responsibility of bringinghealth care to communities. But remember that your role asa nurse does not end at your local community. We shouldalways have a vision beyond our community, as our world hasbecome one big village. As you well know, the causes andeffects of many health problems are increasingly global innature. Many infectious, environmental and behavioralhealth problems can have major implications not only locallybut also across borders. Therefore, addressing global healthissues is very important. You as nurses and as leaders in yourfield should be actively involved in sharing knowledge ofeffective strategies in global health improvement. Therefore,international cooperation in addressing global health issues isvery significant….Over the years, Oman through the Ministry of Health andVillanova University have forged a special mutual relationship.For years Omani nursing students have been coming toVillanova. Today there are more than 100 Villanova Nursingalumni in Oman, holding various health-care positions andcontributing greatly to their communities. I believe that ourcollaboration with Villanova will grow even stronger. Pleaselet me take this opportunity to express our sincere thanks andappreciation to Dean Fitzpatrick, who has been instrumentalin establishing this beneficial relationship.Now, let’s celebrate your success today. Go forth withconfidence; believe in yourself and believe in your missionand believe that you will achieve your goals.I wish you the very best in your careers and in life.Congratulations, Class of 2007. You did it.`Summer 2007 21

“It Is Possibleto Reach theHighest Goal”The Arab world’s first female ambassador to the UnitedStates discusses the benefits of having Omani studentsstudy at Villanova’s College of Nursing.BY IRENE BURGOTheCommencement2007World Health Organization’s Report 2000 cited theSultanate of Oman as No. 1 in the world in terms ofhealth system efficiency and utilization of financial resources.Oman had only two hospitals in 1970. The government ofOman spent $5.12 billion in developing its health sector,which now has 57 hospitals and 124 health centers. As aresult, records show that life expectancy in the country hasincreased from 49.3 years in 1970 to 74 years in 2005.In an interview with Villanova Magazine, H.E. HunainaAl-Mughairy, the Sultanate of Oman’s ambassador to theUnited States, expressed her views about the value of nursesand Villanova’s Nursing program.Q: (Irene Burgo): How is the Villanova educationimportant to Omani students?A: (H.E. Hunaina Al-Mughairy): It is an excellenteducation at Villanova. They are—the students from Oman—the best. Some of the best already have been to Villanova andhave gone back to Oman [with degrees in Nursing]. The Ministerof Health is very happy with the education that they aregetting from the University here. So we’re very proud of ourOmani students who have come back to Oman and are holdinghigh positions in health care and in the ministry. [Villanovain 2001 awarded an honorary degree to H.E. Dr. AliAl-Moosa, Minister of Health.]Q: What is the impact of a Villanova education on theyoung women from Oman who have graduated from Villanovawith Nursing degrees?A: This is the 13th year that we’ve participated in thisprogram. The reason they keep coming back [to Villanova] isbecause we’ve gotten excellent results from those nurses whocame back the first time, and also the second and third times,and so the program continues.... We definitely see goodresults. That’s the reason we send them here.Q: What about their Villanova education has madea significant impact on the young women who came asstudents from Oman?A: I’m not in the medical field. I’m an economist. But,of course, when you have people who are educated and evenhave gone on for higher education, the knowledge they bringback with them is significant—the [quality of ] education, thetechnologies—always [are evident]. You can see from theirskills—going back to the technical schools or the institutionthat they are returning to—they bring back what they havelearned here in the United States. So, one advantage is thatevery time there is new technology being introduced, it spillsover to the students, who as a result, take it back to Oman.Q: What would be significant about a Villanova educationthat you would recommend to other students fromOman who would want to come here and study?A: The most important consideration for most students—notall of them, but for a number of them—is that it isthe first time that they are leaving Oman. So, it is very importantfor them to feel welcome and comfortable. Those studentsdo not wish to always be alone. And of course, theyneed to feel at ease with their surroundings. So before theycome, we interview them. Then we interview the faculty andother people in the University, who already are used to theOmani way of life. For the students who come to Villanovafrom Oman, it is really important for them to feel welcome asstudents within the University community here.Biography of the AmbassadorH.E. AMBASSADOR HUNIANA AL-MUGHAIRYis an economist with an extensive business background.In 2005, she was appointed as ambassadorof the Sultanate of Oman to theUnited States. Since acceptingthe position, she has been astrong advocate for the U.S.-Oman Free Trade Agreementand has focused muchof her energy on improvingrelations between thetwo countries.Her prior experience includes serving as therepresentative of the Omani Center for Investment Promotionand Export Development and as the director generalof Investment Promotion. She was advisor to the undersecretaryfor Industry at Oman’s Ministry of Commerce andIndustry. She also served as assistant to the economic advisorto H.M. Sultan Qaboos bin Said, the ruler of Oman.She earned a B.A in Business Communications fromHigh Politechnical Institute in Cairo and a master’s degreein economics from New York University.22 Villanova Magazine

And of course, they feel relaxed because everything is availableto them [to meet their needs] at Villanova. I was just talkingwith a group of Omani students who will be coming to Villanovain about a month. The program coordinator said, “We can fulfillwhatever their needs—whatever their requirements are.” For thestudents, this is a step forward. It makes it easy for them to concentrateon their studies because they feel comfortable. Therefore,it is very important for them to feel comfortable even beforethey begin their studies.Q: What kind of impact do you think the graduatingNursing students from Oman will have on the future ofhealth care in Oman?A: [In 2000] Oman was rated as one of the best countries inhealth-care delivery. We are a country that [a few decades ago] hadonly one hospital, and that was run by American missionaries. Thecountry now has a number of hospitals, a number of clinics. It hasnot been easy—and it is not easy educating people to go to theclinics before they [have serious problems] for which they arereferred to the main hospitals. We really have come a long waybecause of the education of our students who come back to thecountry, but it is still difficult.Q: What message would you share with the nurses asthey graduate and get ready to return to Oman?A: My message to the girls is, as I said this morning in myspeech, I’m the first Arab woman ambassador, and they shouldaim to reach their highest goals. They can do it. They have toset a good example so that others can come here and achievewhat they have achieved. They can do it, you know. There isno glass ceiling. It is possible to each the highest goal if youhave ambition and aim for the highest. Definitely with theleadership that we have today, there is no impractical goal forwomen. Whatever opportunities are there for men, they alsoare there for the girls.Q: How has the U.S.-Oman Free Trade Agreementhelped nursing education?A: President [George W.] Bush signed the Free TradeAgreement in 2006, but there are a few things that we have torecognize before it can go into full implementation. But theFree Trade Agreement definitely is going to open up the country....From the perspective of pharmaceuticals, health care,etc., it will be a benefit because it will open trade for us.Q: What else would you like to convey to thegraduates?A: I would tell our students and ladies that I’m very proudof them. Commencement means the beginning. This is thebeginning of their lives. And the students are completely different.They come from different areas of Oman, different cultures.But they should take back to Oman from here all of thegood memories that they’ve had, what they’ve learned here,and educate our people. But at the same time, they have towork hard. This is just the beginning. It is not the end.`Nursing HonorsOutstanding StudentsFor their excellence in the classroom andclinical setting, the following individuals werecommended by the College of Nursing at itsMay 19 Convocation.College of Nursing Medallion forDistinguished Academic AchievementMaureen D. Wilcox ’07 Nur.Teresa A. Holman ’06 M.S.N.Stacy Rodes Meyers ’06 M.S.N.Joseph Petro and Helen Yura-Petro Awardfor Achievement in Nursing TheoryJennetta A. Jackson ’07 Nur.Dean’s Award for Service to the CollegeShelley L. Hickey ’07 M.S.N.The Hazel Johnson Leadership AwardJaclyn K. “Jacy” Farwell ’07 Nur.Claire M. Manfredi Graduate NursingLeadership AwardSusan M. Berryman ’07 M.S.N.(She also gave the student address at Convocation.)H. Elaine McCaully Award for Clinical ExcellenceMeghan C. Murphy ’07 Nur.The Reverend Francis X.N.McGuire, O.S.A. Award ofthe Villanova UniversityAlumni AssociationJonathan A. Messing ’07 Nur.Nursing Pioneer AwardLauren A. Chapnick ’07 Nur.Ralston Center Awardfor Gerontology NursingExcellenceEvelyn Sheaffer ’06 Nur.Special RecognitionJokha Al-Harthy ’07 Nur.Dr. M. LouiseFitzpatrick, ConnellyEndowed Dean andProfessor, presentedthe Dean’s Award forService to the Collegeto Shelly L. Hickey ’07M.S.N.Summer 2007 23

Commencement2007A&S Commends Academic AccomplishmentsBY HOLLY STRATTS“This is your life’s journey, andmay God be with you as youcreate it,” noted the Rev. Kail C.Ellis, O.S.A., Ph.D., ’69 G.S.,dean of the College of LiberalArts and Sciences (A&S), at theCollege’s May 19 Medallion Ceremonyfor Academic Excellence.Molly E. Grace ’07 A&S, whoreceived The Thomas MoreAward for Honors Program,arts, is congratulated by Dr.Edwin L. Goff, associate deanof A&S and director of theHonors Program.The scene was the St. Thomas ofVillanova Church. At 2 p.m. on May19, friends and families gathered torecognize students in the College of LiberalArts and Sciences who were awarded medallionsfor their academic prowess. They are:Kristen L. D’Andrea ’07 A&S: The GermainBazin Award for art historyPatrick W. Kane ’07 A&S: The John M.McClain Award for biologyFrank C. Calvosa ’07 A&S: The G.N. QuamAward for chemistryCatherine E. Giordano ’07 A&S:The Howard A. Grelis, O.S.A. Award forclassical studiesLauren E. Rumsey ’07 A&S: The Edward R.Morrow Award for communicationGriffin T. Boll ’07 A&S: The James J.Markham Award for comprehensive scienceLindsay K. Matteo ’07 A&S: The BlaisePascal Award for computer scienceKatie D. Baranek ’07 A&S: The EdwinSutherland Award for criminal justiceAdrian M. Semrau ’07 A&S: The JohnMaynard Keynes Award for economicsCasey M. Gray ’07 A&S: The Joseph A.Burns, O.S.A. Award for educationEmily M. Trovato ’07 A&S: The EdwardMcGrath Award for EnglishHalsey V. Lea ’07 A&S: The Joseph J. GildeaAward for FrenchNatalie M. Miller ’07 A&S: The Alexander vonHumboldt Award for geographyMary C. McGee ’07 A&S: The ChristopherDawson Award for historyMolly E. Grace ’07 A&S: The Thomas MoreAward for Honors Program, artsDavid Hoke ’07 A&S: The Leonardo da VinciAward for Honors Program, sciencesMegghan A. Krosoczka ’07 A&S: The Leo M.Zuckowsky Award for human servicesPaul John Gorre ’07 A&S: The KarolWojtyla Award for humanitiesKaren B. Costigliola ’07 A&S: The DanteAlighieri Award for ItalianRaymond J. Acciavatti ’07 A&S: The EmilAmelotti Award for mathematics andThe William Driscoll Award for physicsMatthew Fallon ’07 A&S: The CommodoreJohn Barry Award for naval scienceKimberly K. Reilly ’07 A&S: The RobertRussell, O.S.A. Award for philosophyJoseph A. Marinelli ’07 A&S: The Fritz NovaAward for political scienceMichael G. Hughes ’07 A&S: The Bernard L.Bonniwell Award for psychologyBrianne M. Orner ’07 A&S: The John E.Hughes Award for sociologyThomas A. Alberici ’07 A&S: The Teresa ofAvila Award for SpanishJoseph J. Ronca ’07 A&S: The St. Augustinede Trinitate Award for theologyIn addition, the following three Dean’sAwards were given:Lauren A. Linkowski ’07 A&S, senior classpoet: The St. Augustine Award for academicexcellence in the arts for EnglishFrank C. Calvosa ’07 A&S: The GregorMendel Award for excellence in thesciences for chemistryBryan J. Zimdahl ’07 A&S: The GregorMendel Award for excellence in thesciences for biologyIn his address to these “excellent students,”the Rev. Kail C. Ellis, O.S.A.,Ph.D., ’69 M.A., dean of the College ofLiberal Arts and Sciences, advised them to“work for the common good of all. There isno peace without justice. This is your life’sjourney, and may God be with you as youcreate it.”As the faculty speaker, Dr. DarleneFozard Weaver, assistant professor of theologyand religious studies and director ofThe Theology Institute, urged the studentsto “cultivate your appetite for truthand justice and initiate your capacity forreverence.”`24 Villanova Magazine

Nursing Alumna Commissions NROTCBY IRENE BURGOReturning to her alma mater,Rear Adm. Christine M.Bruzek-Kohler ’74 Nur. commissionedthe NROTC Classof 2007 on May 18. TheNavy’s top-ranking nurse, she serves asdirector of the Navy Nurse Corps and chiefof staff of the Navy’s Bureau of Medicineand Surgery. As commissioning officer,Adm. Bruzek-Kohler urged the Villanovansto “Continue to hone your skills to createefficiencies, foster change and stimulateinnovation as you are the future leaders inour global knowledge economy.”The NROTC Class of 2007 was commissionedinto the U.S. Navy and U.S.Marine Corps in the Villanova Room ofthe Connelly Center. At the ceremony,23 classmates were commissioned into theNavy and six into the Marines, and twomore will be commissioned into the Navythis summer.Prior to the afternoon ceremony, themidshipmen, families and friends attendedthe Commissioning Mass, celebrated by theRev. Peter M. Donohue, O.S.A., ’75 A&S,University president, at the St. Thomas ofVillanova Church. The liturgy concludedwith the singing of the Navy Hymn, “EternalFather, Strong to Save.”Afterward, in the Villanova Room ofthe Connelly Center, families, friends,alumni, faculty members and guests gatheredto welcome the NROTC Class of2007. The Villanova Band, led by musicdirector John Dunphy, played selectionswith a military theme. A color guard ledthe academic procession of the officialstage party, including faculty and administrators,down the center aisle. The midshipmenin their dress uniforms enteredon the command of Marine GySgt. DonaldMoeller and took their places in thefront seats.Marine Col. Glenn L. Wagner, commandingofficer of the NROTC Unit andprofessor of naval science, welcomed theguests. The Distinguished Midshipmanaward was presented to Ens. Brian Gaspar’07 M.E.Adm. Bruzek-Kohler served as thekeynote speaker and also administeredthe oath of office to the midshipman.In congratulating them, she said “Asyou transition from midshipmen to officerand from student to graduate, thisweekend marks the beginning of a newphase of your life.”The admiral shared some fundamentalprinciples of successful naval officers. “Thefirst principle, ‘Lead by Example.’ Successfulleaders motivate through inspiration,stimulate intellectually, and give individualizedconsideration for needs and goals.They are accountable to those in authorityand to those they lead,” she said.“Next principle, ‘Embrace LifelongLearning.’ You will experience invaluablelife lessons from those you lead and fromthose you follow that will give you insightinto interpersonal relationships, communicationand self-awareness as a leader. Somecall it ‘soft skills,’ others call it ‘emotionalintelligence.’ By whatever name, it is theability to understand and manage your ownfeelings and motivations, and understandand empathize with the feelings of others.With strength in this area, you will besuccessful in effectively handling interpersonalinteractions, conflict resolution andnegotiations. Your formal education willnot stop at graduation, but will continuethroughout your military career....“The third principle, ‘Commitment,’is pledging oneself to a certain purposeor line of conduct—having a sound setof beliefs and a faithful dedication tothose beliefs with your behavior,” Bruzek-Kohler said. “The Navy describes commitmentas the ‘care for the safety,professional, personal and spiritual wellbeingof our people. Show respect towardall people without regard to race, religionor gender. Treat each individual withhuman dignity. Be committed to positivechange and constant improvement.Exhibit the highest degree of moral character,technical excellence and competencein what we have been trained todo. The day-to-day duty of every Navy“Your Navy family began on the first day you put on the uniform of a midshipman.”—Rear Adm. Christine M. Bruzek-Kohler ’74 Nur.The newly commissioned officers gather for their official class portrait.man and woman is to work together as ateam to improve the quality of our work,our people and ourselves.’“The final principle is ‘Caring for OneAnother.’ Your Navy family began on thefirst day you put on the uniform of a midshipman.Your Navy and Marine Corpsfamily also includes your family here todayand those waiting for you at home.…Today, the number in your Navy family issmall. Tomorrow, the number will growlarger than you can possible imagine. Theyare now part of your life and will be thereat your side…. I am confident that each ofyou will be outstanding Navy and MarineCorps officers and will do well in your firstand future assignments.”28 Villanova Magazine

Villanova’s Army ROTC Commissioning ceremony took place at Widener University,where the Pioneer Battalion is based.The Navy’s top-ranking nurse—Rear Adm.Christine M. Bruzek-Kohler ’74 Nur.—emphasized in her remarks the four principlesthat will guide naval officers in the globalknowledge economy. In July, she became atwo-star admiral with her promotion to rearadmiral (upper half) by Vice Adm. DonaldArthur, the Navy’s surgeon general.In conclusion, Bruzek-Kohler paraphrasedthe words of the late PresidentJohn F. Kennedy, saying: “If any person isasked in their lifetime what they accomplished,they can respond with pride, ‘Iserved in the United States military.’ ”Bruzek-Kohler expressed her thanksfor being invited as commissioning officer.“It is an honor to serve with you,”she said. In July, she received her secondstar (rear admiral, upper half), thusbecoming the first two-star rear admiralin the Navy Nurse Corps. She also hasbeen named chairperson of the Collegeof Nursing’s new Board of Consultors.After her talk, the newly commissionedofficers gathered in front ofthe stage, where parents and familiespinned the shoulder boards on theuniforms of their sons and daughters.The new officers gathered in theConnelly Cinema for their traditionalfirst salute. Immediately following,they assembled outside for their officialclass photo.Families Take Part in Army ROTCCommissioning CeremonyBY IRENE BURGOVillanova University’s Army ROTC commissioned one senior cadet to the rank of2nd lieutenant at Old Main on the Widener University campus on May 17. Twoother cadets, who participated in the ceremony, will be commissioned upon completionof their curriculum requirements. Villanova’s Army ROTC program is based at Widener.Family members who currently serve or have served in the U.S. military carry outthe tradition of administeringthe oath of office to thecadet graduates.Jonathan Quercia ’07 M.E.was commissioned as a 2ndlieutenant in the Army OrdnanceCorps.Kevin Brodersen, a GermanStudies major, upon completionof academic requirements,will be commissionedas a 2nd lieutenant in theArmy Ordnance Corps.Julie Obusek, a Nursingmajor, upon completion of theLeadership Development andAssessment course at FortLewis, Wash., will be commissionedas a 2nd lieutenant inthe Army Nurse Corps.The commanding officer,Army Reserve Maj. Keith R.Karbel, an assistant professorof military science/COMTek,served as their advisor.Jonathan Quercia ’07 M.E. (right) receives his commission asan Army 2nd lieutenant from Army Lt. Col. Robert D. Sewell,professor of military science and battalion commander of theArmy ROTC Unit.Summer 2007 29

AlumniWeekendA Time to Remember thatSoaring spring temperatures weren’t the only thinggenerating warmth as Alumni Reunion Weekend2007 kicked off June 8 on campus. A record-breakinggroup of 1,500 eager alumni and their guests baskedin the glow of shared affection as they braved 95-degree weather to register for the three-day celebrationpacked with opportunities to rekindle oldfriendships and revive memories of a cherished stageof life. Having traveled from as far away as Singaporeand London, representing 36 states and the Districtof Columbia, eight decades of graduates made West Campus’Klekotka Hall their first stop, where they were greeted withrefreshments on the patio at the Wildcat Welcome Area.From the first, the returning alumni enthusiastically embracedthe “Life is good at Villanova University” spirit emblazoned on aspecial commemorative Reunion T-shirt designed and manufacturedby Albert A. “Bert” Jacobs ’87 A&S, co-founder and presidentof the New England-based Life is good ® clothing company.Villanovans snapped up the entire supply of 800 shirts, the proceedsfrom which will benefit the Villanova University AlumniAssociation’s (VUAA) support of Campus Ministry’s StudentService Break Program and the Life is good ® Kids Foundation.“Alumni Reunion Weekend 2007 was a wonderful successdrawing record numbers. Our alumni were happy, excited andthrilled to be back on campus,” said Christine Acchione ’88A&S, director for campus partnerships and programs inAlumni Affairs.Gary R. Olsen ’74 A&S, ’80 G.S., associate vice president forAlumni Affairs and executive director of the VUAA, wasequally sanguine.“There is no better way for a Villanova graduate to reconnectwith old friends and rekindle a relationship with the Universitythan to return for Alumni Reunion Weekend. Seeing the manysmiling faces of alumni as they return to campus is truly gratifyingto all of us at the University and reminds us of how specialVillanova is,” Olsen commented.So eagerly anticipated was the weekend that the 175 WestCampus apartments reserved for participants sold out weeks inadvance. The Villanova Conference Center rooms also werefully booked. All weekend, activities were well-attended, andtwo of them—Reunion Family Picnic and the Class of 1957Half-Century Dinner—broke attendance records. The Rev.Peter M. Donohue, O.S.A., ’75 A&S, University president,together with Olsen and the VUAA’s president, John Smock ’65VSB, visited all 35 Reunion events.“As the Villanova University Alumni Association president,I was pleased and honored to officially welcome back so manyof our alumni,” said Smock, who lives in Lake Forest, Ill. “Byreturning to the Reunion and participating in its activities, theydemonstrated their strong lifelong connection to Villanova andtheir support of the University’s vision and its future.”30 Villanova Magazine

2007ReunionLife is GoodBy Kathleen ScavelloPhotographs by Paola Nogueras and John WelshNew events were well-receivedTwo new events, a “Conversation with the President” and an AlumniTravel Program presentation, generated enthusiastic responses.The alumni travel event, accompanied by a wine-and-cheesereception, took place on Friday afternoon in the ConnellyCenter’s Presidents’ Lounge. There, alumni were treated to thelaunch of the program’s 2008 season with an overview of opportunitiesfor Villanovans to travel together to destinations asexotic and varied as Antarctica and Europe. The highlight wasthe announcement of a special July 2008 trip to the Tuscanyregion of Italy, to be hosted by Father Donohue.Friday evening offered opportunities for alumni to gathertogether at special class dinner receptions. The Class of 1957Half-Century Dinner was attended by 300 guests. They convenedat Donahue Hall to dine, toast those receiving medallionsas they were inducted into the Half-Century Society and gatherfor a class photo. In his speech, J. William Jones ’57 A&S ledthe assembled group in a nostalgic review of class memories.Jones and Joseph W. Redmond ’57 VSB co-chaired their class’sReunion committee. Three of Villanova’s first graduates to earnbachelor’s degrees in Nursing—Betty Ann Curran Grozier ’57Nur., Rita Shigo DeFebo ’57 Nur. and Cecilia DeMuro Paul ’57Nur.—and one of their professors, Julia Boland Paparella, nowassociate professor emerita of Nursing, were in attendance.The Class of 1982 celebrated its 25th Reunion at a dinner receptionin the Montrose Mansion at the Villanova Conference Center.Meanwhile at Picotte Hall at Dundale on the West Campus, theClass of 1997 celebrated its 10-Year Reunion at a dinner reception.The classes of 1942, ’47, ’52, ’62, ’67, ’72, ’77, ’87 and ’92 allenjoyed time with friends and classmates at special class dinnerreceptions in Bartley Hall.Engineering awardsThe Engineering Alumni Society held its awards ceremonyand reception Friday evening in the Villanova Room of theConnelly Center. Those honored this year included:• John C. Duda ’07 M.E.: the Robert D. Lynch Award;• Alessandro Perrotta ’94 M.S.E.; the Carl T. HumphreyMemorial Award;• Kathleen Mitchell ’91 Ch.E.: the John J. Gallen MemorialAward; and• Dr. Robert M. Farrell ’69 E.E.: the J. Stanley MorehouseMemorial Award.Four individuals received professional achievement awards:Dr. James J. Schuster ’57 C.E., ’61 M.C.E.; Luis A. Urrutia ’75Ch.E.; Teresa M. Bassitt ’84 E.E.; and Dr. George Facas ’81 M.E.Summer 2007 31

Alumni ReunionWeekend 2007Meritorious service awards were presentedto Robert J. Grossi ’67 M.C.E.; ThomasA. Nowlan ’64 Ch.E., ’85 M.Ch.E.; William P. Dierkes ’85M.E.; and Arthur P. Ryan III ’65 E.E.Full slate SaturdayThe next morning, at the 8 a.m. Alumni Memorial Mass in CorrHall Chapel, early risers commemorated the memory of Villanovanswho had passed on during the year. The Rev. Robert P.Hagan, O.S.A., ’87 A&S, associate athletic director at Villanova,presided. Many had their first glimpse of the chapel’s new stainedglass window, designed by the Rev. Richard G. Cannuli, O.S.A.,’73 A&S, as a tribute to the 15 Villanovans who perished in theSeptember 11, 2001, attacks on the World Trade Center. FatherCannuli is chair of the theatre department, curator and director ofthe Villanova University Art Gallery and a liturgical artist.As alumni prepared to launch into a full slate of activities forthe day and evening ahead, they fortified themselves at a buffetbreakfast in St. Mary’s Dining Hall. Throughout the morning,campus shuttle tours, narrated by Blue Key Society students,gave alumni and guests an up-to-the-minute view of Villanovawhile they shared memories of the University in former days.At 9:30 a.m., the presentation made by the University Admissionstaff in the Connelly Center Cinema was well-attended.Meanwhile, upstairs in the Presidents’ Lounge, an enthusiastic mixof current students and alumni networked and heard a talk by Dr.Chauncey Fortt ’73 A&S, the VUAA’s new chairman on diversity.A record 135 couples pledged their continued commitmentto wedded life during the Renewal of Marriage Vows ceremony,which took place at 10 a.m. in the St. Thomas of VillanovaChurch. The Rev. Shawn Tracy, O.S.A., ’63 A&S, of CampusMinistry, presided.Across campus at Falvey Memorial Library, Villanova nurseshad a chance to “Chat with the Dean,” featuring Dr. M. LouiseFitzpatrick, Connelly Endowed Dean and Professor.A “Conversation with the President,” which began at 11 a.m.in the Villanova Room of the Connelly Center, was a big hit,drawing more than 250 guests to dialogue with Father Donohue.At noon, graduates from the Class of 1956 and earlier headedfor the Top ’Cat Luncheon, held in the Radnor/St. David’sRoom in the Connelly Center. Top ’Cats received special lapelpins, and guests enjoyed the remarks given by the Rev. George F.Riley, O.S.A., Ph.D., ’58 A&S, ’61 G.S., special assistant to theMedals for FourVillanovansJohn Smock ’65VSB, president of theVillanova UniversityAlumni Association(left), and the Rev.Peter M. Donohue,O.S.A., ’75 A&S,University president,are pictured with the Villanovans honored with medals at AlumniReunion Weekend. They are (from left) Gerald D. “Gerry” Strid’66 VSB, Mary Beth Appel ’81 Nur. (both received the St. Thomasof Villanova Medal); Matthew D. “Matt” Nespoli ’04 A&S (YoungAlumni Medal); and Albert A. “Bert” Jacobs ’87 A&S (St. Thomasof Villanova Medal).president for alumni and external affairs. The classes of 1942,1947 and 1952 received special recognition.From noon to 3 p.m., 1,500 alumni, family and friends congregatedon Austin Field for an afternoon of food, festivity andfellowship at one of the weekend’s most popular events, theReunion Family Picnic. Children’s games occupied the youngestpicnickers while others took advantage of the opportunity tomeet, have photos taken with, and get the autographs of Villanova’sWildcat mascot and student-athletes. The disc jockeys—Terry Smith ’76 A&S and Joe Gallagher ’72 A&S—kept themood festive. They celebrated the 60th anniversary of Villanova’sradio station, WXVU 89.1 FM, by playing musical hitsfrom all the alumni years.Four alumni honored at ceremonyThe Alumni Reunion Vigil Mass and Awards Ceremony beganat 5 p.m. in the St. Thomas of Villanova Church. Father Donohueofficiated, assisted by several other Augustinian priests.St. Thomas of Villanova Alumni Medal: The VUAA’shighest honor is awarded to alumni who best symbolize the spiritand legacy of the 16th-century Spanish saint. They are “individualswho have achieved a level of distinction within theirchosen fields or professions and who have brought extraordinarybenefit to the University and to their communities.”This year’s St. Thomas of Villanova Alumni Medal recipients are:• Mary Beth Appel ’81 Nur., of Philadelphia. She is co-founderof the Catholic Worker Free Clinic and an active volunteerfor the College of Nursing. Following graduation from Villanova,Appel embarked on a life dedicated to working with the32 Villanova Magazine

underserved, including the homeless as well as children andadults with disabilities. She works for peace and justice andpractices works of mercy. She first served with the CatholicWorker community in Los Angeles, later returning to Philadelphiato found the House of Grace Catholic Worker. Appelhas accompanied Villanova Nursing students and facultymembers on numerous service trips, and since her student dayshas been involved with Villanova’s Handicapped EncounterChrist retreat program.• Albert A. “Bert” Jacobs ’87 A&S, of Boston. He is chief executiveoptimist of Life is good ® , Inc. and president ofLife is good Kids Foundation in Boston. Jacobsand his brother, John, founded Life is good ® , Inc.after designing and featuring the engaging smiling,optimistic figure “Jake” on a line of T-shirts. Theircompany has grown from the brothers hawkingT-shirts on the streets of Boston to a multimillion-dollarenterprise that “stays close to itsroots, with an emphasis on humor and humility,”according to its Web site. The company has raisedand donated $2 million to nonprofit organizationsbenefiting children and other charities through itsfestivals and foundation.“Receiving the St. Thomas of Villanova Alumni Medal istruly humbling, and our whole company shares in this greathonor,” Jacobs remarked.“A wise man once said ‘Takers may eat well, but giverssleep well.’ I think sleeping well is reward enough for thephilanthropic work we do at Life is good…but that doesn’tmean I’m giving back the medal,” he quipped.• Gerald D. “Gerry” Strid ’66 VSB, of Villanova, Pa. He ismanaging director of Strid Wealth Management Group andan active volunteer and fundraiser for Project H.O.M.E. inPhiladelphia. After more than 23 years at Merrill Lynch,Strid founded a successful business of his own, Strid WealthManagement Group. He is involved with many philanthropicefforts, including the Committee to Benefit Children, an organizationthat provides direct financial and emotional supportto patients at St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children in Philadelphia,and Project H.O.M.E., the Philadelphia nonprofitHousing and Opportunities for Medical Care, Education andEmployment. Strid is a leader in the “I Care 50” initiative,a group of Philadelphia’s 50 prominent business leaders dedicatedto assisting the city’s less fortunate.Young Alumni Medal: This medal is given to an alumnus/awho has reached a significant level of achievement in his/her professionand who serves as a model of the caliber and quality thatare representative of contemporary Villanova students and alumni.Fast Feedback Is GoodAlumni Reunion Weekend 2007 wasdefinitely something “to write home about.” Thefollowing is a sampling of the e-mailkudos received by Christine Acchione ’88 A&Safter the event. She is director for campuspartnerships and programs in Alumni Affairs.“It was great to meet you and the rest of theUniversity staff who helped make the weekenda sparkling success. I will never forget the pride,respect and joy that exuded from me and allmy classmates as a result of our associationwith such a splendid university and the peoplewho serve and have learned there.”—Bob Strayton ’57 A&S“We had a great time with our ‘old’ gangfrom ’82. What a beautiful weekendto reunite on campus with friends.”—Maryann Scharle Rogers ’82 Nur.“The reunion was amazing. My friends are alreadycounting down to 2012.”—Ryan Gray ’97 VSB“The reunion was fantastic! Thanks for everything.”—Keisha Fulton St. John ’92 A&S“Reunion weekend was awesome!You again exceeded our expectations.”—Bill Donnell ’77 VSB“I wanted to congratulate you and the entirestaff and hundreds of volunteers for a greatReunion weekend at VU. My wife and I had agreat weekend, and so did the other spouses.”—Gerry Bellotti ’67 VSB“I know that I speak for all of myformer classmates when I say it was truly amemorable event. From the picnic to the dorms tobrunch, it was a great weekend all around.”—Brian Cull ’92 A&S“We have come to our alma mater...not in ourdreams again...but in actuality. We cherishedthe moments spent and give thanks to youfor making those moments unforgettable.”—Chuck Brockman ’57 VSBSummer 2007 33

Alumni ReunionWeekend 2007A record 135 couplesrenewed their marriagevows.Irish step dancers delighted guests at the Alumni Gala.Still going strong: Russell F. Hurst ’33 C.E., the oldest alumnusin attendance at Reunion, shares a light moment with FatherDonohue. Hurst, a retired manufacturing executive, lives inDevon, Pa.To qualify for the award, alumni must have completed their undergraduateeducation at Villanova within the last 15 years.This year’s Young Alumni Medal was awarded to MatthewD. “Matt” Nespoli ’04 A&S, of New York City. He is thefounder and director of Water for Waslala. Nespoli conceived ofthe project while on a student service trip to Nicaragua throughCampus Ministry. His program is dedicated to providing clean,drinkable water to Waslala, a rural area hobbled by pervasivepoverty. Besides serving as its director, Nespoli works as aresearch assistant with the Federal Reserve Board of Governorsin Washington, D.C.Alumni Gala: the pinnacle eventStill to come on Saturday was what is for many the pièce de résistanceof Alumni Reunion Weekend: the Alumni Gala. Guestsarriving for the 6:30 p.m. event at the Pavilion stepped into a laidback,life is good atmosphere, characterized by bright summerycolors, tables with Gerbera daisies and Villanova pennants, andmusic. Villanova Singers alumni provided roving acoustic musicduring the cocktail hour. Rosemarie Timoney’s troupe of Irish stepdancers provided entertainment. A signature moment came whenFather Donohue and a group of Villanova Singers alumni led thesinging of the “Alma Mater.”Those with energy to spare when the Gala ended headed to theinformal social on the Klekotka Hall Patio on the West Campus.Until next time...On Sunday, with the time approaching to bid adieu until theirnext reunion, Villanovans were welcomed to parish Massat the St. Thomas of Villanova Church. A Farewell Brunch atSt. Mary’s Dining Hall was the scene of hearty handshakes andheartfelt hugs before checkout. Once again, alumni departedrefreshed, renewed and satisfied in the knowledge that whenyou’re a Villanovan, life is good.34 Villanova Magazine

Black Alumni Strengthen Tieswith the VUAABY IVANLEY NOISETTE ’08 A&SThis year’s Alumni Reunion Weekend included a robust scheduleof events. Among them was the Black Cultural Society/Black Student League Reception. It was held from 9:30-10:30 a.m. on June 9 in the Presidents’ Lounge of the ConnellyCenter. Those attending were members of Villanova University’salumni, staff and student body.In his remarks, the Rev. Peter M. Donohue, O.S.A., ’75A&S, University president, outlined the importance of diversityon Villanova’s campus. “We must strive to be a campus communitythat is representative of the world our students will live inafter graduation,” Father Donohue said. His words were greetedwith head nods of approval.Facilitating the event were Walidah Justice ’96 A&S, assistantdirector of student development; Meredith Fitzpatrick,assistant director of admission; and Amy Layman ’05 G.S.,senior director of program development and technology forAlumni Affairs.As co-editors of The Culture, a student publication focusingon raising awareness about humanitarian issues, Oscar Abello’08 A&S and I spoke about the magazine’s history and futuregoals. In my role as acting president of the Black Cultural Society,I outlined our organization’s progress and illustrated theneed for strong alumni relations.Dr. Teresa “Terry” Nance, assistant vice president for MulticulturalAffairs, reiterated Father Donohue’s words, stating theimportance of a diverse campus community and outlining theprogress of the Diversity Blueprint she has been spearheading.Referring to the last few years, Nance said, “Many goals havebeen achieved and progress has been made. We have thenumbers; now we need to engage in the second phase, gettingstudents to understand the meaning of authentic diversity.”The authenticity, she emphasized, goes beyond the numbersto include mutual understanding and acceptance.The reactions from alumni to the changes at Villanova sincetheir years there helped spark vigorous networking after the event.“I was the president of the Black Student League 30-plusyears ago,” said Lionel Knight ’72 A&S, now a financial consultantin Europe, Africa, Asia and the United States. “Thechanges that have taken place are truly remarkable,” he added.Knight and a host of other alumni all expressed interest ingetting more involved with the Villanova University AlumniAssociation (VUAA).Meredith Fitzpatrick introduces participants as Oscar Abello ’08 A&S(maroon shirt) and Ivanley Noisette ’08 A&S (white shirt) prepare tospeak at the reception for black alumni on June 9.Dr. Teresa “Terry” Nance (gesturing), assistant vice president forMulticultural Affairs, and Father Donohue emphasize the importanceof a diverse campus community.Dr. Chauncey Fortt ’73 A&S, who chairs the VUAA’s diversitycommittee, expressed his commitment to facilitating a “lasting andhealthy” relationship between black alumni and the Villanovacommunity. Last fall, he was awarded a College of Liberal Arts andSciences Alumni Medallion.Ivanley Noisette ’08 A&S, who is interning in the Office of Communicationand Public Affairs, is a political science major and co-editorof The Culture magazine.JOHN WELSH (BOTH)Summer 2007 35

Alumni ReunionWeekend 2007Our Thanks to You,Reunion Volunteers!The following Villanovans who served onclass committees were integral to the successof Alumni Reunion Weekend 2007.1942Nicholas C. Aceto (Egr.)1947William A. Butler (VSB)1952Fred E. Aurelio (VSB)Charles J. Bufalino Jr., Esq. (VSB)Thomas F. Fucigna (VSB)Walter R. Hauck (VSB)Andrew J. Markey (VSB)Warren J. McDermott (VSB)Ronald F. Russo, M.D. (A&S)1957John T. Alshefski (VSB)Charles R. Brockman (VSB)Dr. Joseph E. Clark (A&S)Donald B. Couig (A&S)Betty A. (Curran) Grozier (Nur.)William C. Hamburger (A&S)J. William Jones (A&S)James F. Judge Jr. (A&S)Gerald P. Katelhon (VSB)Joseph H. Keffer, M.D. (A&S)Frederick J. Lanshe, Esq. (VSB)Dr. Robert F. Lima Jr. (A&S)Dr. Oliver G. Ludwig (A&S)J. Richard McEntee (Egr.)Terence J. McHugh, Jr. (Egr.)Raymond W. Muench (A&S)William J. Nolan (A&S)Richard W. O’Brien (A&S)The Rev. John F. O’Rourke, O.S.A. (A&S)Joseph W. Redmond (VSB)Capt. Richard J. Schleicher (Egr.)Dr. James J. Schuster (Egr.)Edward M. Shea (A&S)James R. Shea (A&S)Robert E. Smith Jr. (VSB)Robert G. Strayton (A&S)Maryanne D. (Dietrich) Van Camp (Nur.)Henry F. Whalen Jr. (A&S)John J. Zogby (VSB)1962Mary F. (Fay) Bourgoin (Nur.)James C. Braithwaite (VSB)Robert J. Capone (VSB)Robert J. Collins (Egr.)Robert A. DiRita (Egr.)Eugene H. Guicheteau (Egr.)Peter J. Kelly (VSB)The Hon. Vincent L. Lamanna (VSB)Thomas R. Markley (VSB)James M. McMonagle (Egr.)Florence I. (Benas) Smoczynski (Nur.)Michael J. Stapf (Egr.)Robert E. Walley III, M.D. (A&S)Donald J. Williams Sr. (Egr.)1967Gerald A. Bellotti (VSB)Dennis H. Ferro (A&S)John E. Fry (Egr.)Armando V. Greco (Egr.)George F. Salamy (A&S)Marie G. (Gadren) Santomauro (A&S)Joseph E. Turk (A&S)Gerard Van Langeveld (UC)Ward T. Williams, Esq. (A&S)John A. Zoubek (Egr.)1972Philip J. Cappello (VSB)John R. Caruolo (Egr.)John F. Gunn (A&S)Steven L. Hurleigh (VSB)Dr. Gerard F. Jones (Egr.)Donald E. Lewis Jr. (A&S)Jane M. Murray (Nur.)John V. Rafferty (A&S)Stephen A. Ryan, Esq. (A&S)Anne E. Stanley, Esq. (A&S)Charles V. Tabone (A&S)1977Diane T. Bonaccorsi-Muvdi, M.D. (A&S)Martin W. Brennan (VSB)John F. Bullock (VSB)William J. Donnell Sr. (VSB)Dr. Regina S. (Sartoretto) Fink (Nur.)Aline Wallace Gendron (A&S)Leo V. Gendron (VSB)36 Villanova Magazine

James R. Giordano (A&S)Karen P. (Plavcan) Lamsback (A&S)Robert M. Lamsback (A&S)Janice G. (Geiger) Schillig (A&S)Lori J. Stokes-Powers (A&S)Joseph V. Topper Jr. (VSB)Maureen G. (Gallagher) Topper (A&S)Maureen A. Weldon (VSB)1982Patricia M. (Curran) Arcidiacono (Nur.)Kathleen J. Byrnes, Esq. (A&S)Matthew J. Carlyle (A&S)Patricia M. (Graeff) DeStefano (Nur.)Deane M. Driscoll (A&S)William M. Fischer (A&S)Joseph A. Flotteron III (VSB)Kevin E. Gosselin (A&S)Robert G. Gray (VSB)Jennifer Murray Johe (A&S)William T. Powers III (VSB)Linda A. (Vito) Reilly (A&S)Philip J. Reilly Jr. (Egr.)Kevin G. Rogers Sr. (VSB)Maryann (Scharle) Rogers (Nur.)Patrick J. Smith (Egr.)Kenneth G. Valosky (VSB)James G. Wilson, Esq. (A&S)1987George B. Brennan (VSB)Louis J. Critelli (A&S)Mary Ellen Cull (A&S)Leslie K. (Killeen) Curran (A&S)Joseph C. Delfino (Egr.)Kathleen D. (Duffy) DeMayo (VSB)Keith W. Donahoe, Esq. (VSB)Navy Cmdr. Christopher A. Dour (A&S)Laura J. (Lesperance) Gilchrist (VSB)Maria Breck Gunn (A&S)Joseph G. Lamack III (Egr.)Patricia A. (Spiekermann) Lynch (A&S)Jane A. McAniff (A&S)Lori J. (Conte) McStravick (A&S)William M. Mooney (VSB)Gregory P. Noone, Esq. (A&S)Lynne T. (Trimble) Pagano (A&S)Gerald J. Quinn (VSB)Tara T. (Tierney) Ramsey (A&S)Ann M. Schiavoni (A&S)Susan (Adams) Shoemaker, Esq. (VSB)Lynn A. Tighe (A&S)Anthony J. Villari (VSB)Marine Lt. Col. Kevin J. Wall (A&S)1992Patrick J. Brown (VSB)Matthew T. Dillon (A&S)Michelle M. (Warner) Hammel, Esq. (A&S)Richard S. Henn (VSB)Scott A. Jefferis (VSB)Christine M. (Fruncillo) Ledwith (A&S)Kimberly E. Mahan (VSB)Bruce J. Matzinger Jr.(A&S)Kristin Seeger (VSB)Roberta M. (Woodruff) Sheridan (A&S)Matthew J. Spahn (VSB)Keisha Fulton St. John (A&S)1997Anthony P. Abbatiello (VSB)Peter M. Acton, Esq. (A&S)Christopher J. Baglieri (Egr.)Karen Barnes (A&S)Megan (Starace) Ben’ary, Esq. (A&S)Theresa K. (Bracke) Carvajal (A&S)Carolyn M. Chopko, Esq. (Nur.)Dr. John P. Dahl (A&S)Noelle Parisi Dahl (A&S)Ryan P. Gray (VSB)Bryan D. Higgins (A&S)Katherine M. Kessenich (A&S)Jennifer L. (DeLucia) McDonald,D.O. (A&S)Sheldon L. Pollock III (VSB)Kate A. Reynolds (A&S)Michael A. Riccio, Esq. (A&S)Tiffany L. Stevens (A&S)Shannon G. (Gann) Wilz (VSB)Top Classes inReunion GivingHighest Overall GivingClass of 1987: $1,239,425Highest Unrestricted GivingClass of 1957: $98,604Honorable mentionsClass of 1972: $88,862Class of 1977: $89,461Highest ParticipationClass of 1957: 36 percentHighest Campaign Giftsand PledgesClass of 1957: $11,637,472Summer 2007 37

On and Off CampusRain ForestEcologist AwardedMendel MedalBY KATHRYN SZUMANSKI’95 A&S, ’97 M.A.The College of Liberal Arts andSciences (A&S) celebrated thescientific and educational accomplishmentsof Dr. Margaret “Meg” DalzellLowman (known affectionately as “CanopyMeg”) in awarding her its Mendel Medal onApril 28. Dr. Lowman travels the world tostudy the most remote rainforests from thetops of their trees. She is the director ofenvironmental initiatives and professor ofbiology and environmental studies at NewCollege of Florida in Sarasota.The Mendel Medal, given annually,recognizes outstanding scientists who bytheir painstaking work advance the causeof science, and who by their lives andtheir standing before the world as scientistshave demonstrated that betweentrue science and true religion there is nointrinsic conflict.“Her work incanopy ecologydemonstratesthe complexityand importanceof plant-insectrelationship inthe tops of tropicaltrees andreflects the aweshe feels at thewonder of creation,”said theDr. Margaret “Meg”Dalzell Lowman is knownfor finding innovativeways to make rainforests—and science—more accessible.Rev. Kail C.Ellis, O.S.A.,Ph.D., ’69 G.S.,dean of A&S.“Lowman is anoutstandingteacher andresearcher, and her work in environmentalscience and conservation outreach willcontinue to play an important role in educationand for everyone concerned withthe future of our planet.”Lowman’s expertise spans more than 25years in Australia, Peru, Africa, the Americasand the South Pacific. Internationallyrecognized for her pioneering research, shehas authored more than 95 peer-reviewed“Canopy Meg” Lowman, who approaches her work with an adventurous spirit and a sense ofhumor, at the Mendel Medal dinner honoring her finds an appreciative audience in the Rev.Peter M. Donohue, O.S.A., ’75 A&S, University president (left), and the Rev. Kail C. Ellis, O.S.A.,Ph.D., ’69 G.S., dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.publications and four books. In Life in theTreetops, she wrote of being a mom whooften took her two toddlers on her internationalscientific expeditions. In It’s A JungleUp There, her sons join her in telling of howthey balanced expeditions in the jungleswith school and family life. She also wrote acomprehensive text, Forest Canopies.Lowman earned a bachelor’s degree withhonors in biology and environmental studiesfrom Williams College in 1976, a master’sdegree in ecology from Aberdeen Universityin 1978 and a doctorate in botany from theUniversity of Sydney in 1983.In Florida, at Sarasota’s bayside MarieSelby Botanical Gardens, Lowman servedfirst as director of research and conservation,and then chief executive officer. Thegardens specialize in tropical plants, especiallyorchids, bromeliads and other epiphytes.Under her leadership, membershipexpanded by 45 percent, fundraising bymore than 100 percent, and research andeducation programs doubled. After 11years, Lowman left to devote more time toscience education.Prior to joining Selby Gardens, Lowmanwas a professor in biology and environmentalstudies at Williams, where she pioneeredtemperate forest canopy research and builtthe first canopy walkway in North America.Working in rural Australia on forestecology, she was instrumental in determiningthe causes of the eucalypt dieback syndromethat destroyed millions of trees. Shealso assisted with conservation programs fortree regeneration and ran a successful ecotourismbusiness in the outback. For morethan 20 years, she studied mechanisms oftropical diversity in Australian rain forests.To access the forest canopies, Lowmandeveloped expertise in using ropes,walkways, hot air balloons and constructioncranes. She frequently speaks abouther adventures and conservation effortsto groups ranging from elementaryschool classes to corporate executivesand international scientists. Among herhonors are the Margaret Douglas Medalfor Achievement in Conservation Educationfrom The Garden Club of America(1999) and The Eugene P. OdumAward for excellence in ecology educationfrom the Ecological Society ofAmerica (2002).Lowman on April 28 also gave theannual Mendel Medal public lecture,which she titled “It’s a Jungle up There:Integrating Research and Educationthrough Canopy Ecology.” In the ConnellyCenter Cinema, she discussed bothher lifelong research and developing afamily conservation ethic—her own “NoChild Left Indoors” initiative. Lowmanwove together stories of her ecology expeditionswith tales of taking along her twoyoung sons, who are now in college.For more information, visit www.canopymeg.com.Kathryn Szumanski ’95 A&S, ’97 M.A. is thedirector of college communications in the Collegeof Liberal Arts and Sciences.PHOTO BY PAOLA NOGUERAS. LEAF IMAGE BY APLJAK.38 Villanova Magazine

Praxis Honoree Is Nobel by Name,Noble by ReputationBY ANTHONY MAALOUF ’08 G.S.The Ethics Program in the Collegeof Liberal Arts and Sciences(A&S) began a new tradition onMarch 28 in holding its first annual PraxisAward in Professional Ethics ceremony.This year’s recipient was Joel J. Nobel,M.D., founder and president emeritus ofthe ECRI Institute, a nonprofit organizationthat evaluates medical products andprocesses and is a leading source aboutinformation on recalls.The Praxis Award honors an individualin a profession or academia whomeets some, if not all, of the followingcriteria of excellence in fulfilling andembodying the ethical ideals of a profession;connecting professional work to abroader understanding of the commongood; promoting and embodying ethicalintegrity in a professional field; researchingprofessional ethics; and influencingprofessional ethics through writing,teaching, consulting and/or leadership.In 1960s, after a young child died in aPhiladelphia hospital because of animproperly maintained defibrillator, Nobelfounded the Emergency Care ResearchInstitute (ECRI), now known as the ECRIInstitute. Its mission is to improve thesafety, quality and cost-effectiveness ofhealth care. The institute is a CollaboratingCenter of the World Health Organizationand has been designated as an Evidence-basedPractice Center by the U.S.Agency for Healthcare Research andQuality. Based in Plymouth Rock, Pa.,it has offices all over the world.Nobel was honored for his commitmentto the common good, for his insistenceon personal and institutional integrityon the part of ECRI and its employees,and for his example of professionalism andpursuit of excellence.“His dedication to free speech and qualityhealth care, along with his commitmentto technology and corporate integrity, makehim very worthy of this award,” said Dr.Elliot B. Sloane, assistant professor ofdecision and information technologies inthe Villanova School of Business. Sloane,who introduced the honoree and nominatedhim, worked for ECRI before comingto Villanova University.JOHN WELSHDr. Mark Doorley, assistant professor ofethics and director of the Ethics Program,presented Nobel with the Praxis Award.Nobel addressed the audience in theConnelly Center’s Villanova Room,thanking them for the honor and speakingabout ECRI’s integrity practices. “Toensure the quality of our work, we haveinternal review and external review,”Nobel said. He boasted that the instituteoften has its most ardent critics serve asexternal reviewers to make a product morereliable and valid.Nobel re-affirmed ECRI’s strong commitmentto professional ethics. He gave anaccount of a study that the nonprofit wasabout to produce and distribute. At the11th hour, his staff discovered that thestudy contained falsified information. Afterreprimanding the individual who falsifiedthe data, Nobel asked his staff how much itwould cost to redo the study and how longGathering for the PraxisAward ceremony are (fromleft) Dr. Frank Falcone,associate professor ofcivil engineering; NicholasM. Rongione, associateprofessor of management;Dr. Barbara Ott, associateprofessor of Nursing; Dr.Mark Doorley, director ofthe Ethics Program; thehonoree, Joel J. Nobel,M.D.; Dr. Karyn Hollis,associate professor ofEnglish; and Dr. Brett T.Wilmot, associate directorof the Ethics Program.St. Thomas of VillanovaCelebration Expands to Three DaysDuring the weekend of September 21-23, Villanova University will commemorateits patron, St. Thomas of Villanova, with three days of celebration andspecial events.On Friday, September 21, the University will host an academic symposium inthe Connelly Center from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., followed by a wine-and-cheese receptionon the patio and lower atrium.Saturday, the liturgical feast day of the saint, will be dedicated to a day of servicein the Greater Philadelphia area. Students, faculty and staff, together with theirfamilies, can volunteer at various projects, beginning at 9 a.m. At 4 p.m., the servicegroups will return to campus for a community celebration featuring dinner andentertainment. At 6 p.m., kick-off time, everyone is invited to the Wildcats homefootball game against Penn.On Sunday at 4:15 p.m., a closing Community Liturgy will be celebrated on campus.The annual St. Thomas of Villanova commemoration honors the 16th-centuryAugustinian bishop of Valencia, Spain, and celebrates the University’s community,heritage and mission. Historically, it has been held on only one afternoon atthe beginning of the academic year. For the first time, last fall, it was expanded toincorporate a day of community service, an initiative that was a very successfulpart of the Inauguration of the Rev. Peter M. Donohue, O.S.A., ’75 A&S asUniversity president.Summer 2007 39

it would take. They responded that it wouldtake $40,000 and six months.“Well then, you better get to it, I toldthem,” Nobel said. He championed theidea of returning responsibility to where itbelongs and reminded the audience thatthe best integrity is a “fierce integrity.”Doorley, who chaired the Praxis Awardselection committee, said that Nobel’sprofessional achievements over a lifetimeand his contributions to professional ethicsmade him an ideal candidate for thisnew award.“He started early, making daring initiativesand challenging the common corporatepractices of the day, particularly inthe area of conflict of interest rules,”Doorley said.A Philadelphia native, Nobel servedas ECRI’s president until 2001 and nowdevelops its initiatives in the Middle Eastand Asia.With Nobel’s background setting thebar high for this new award, both Doorleyand Mary C. Quilter, administrative assistantfor the Ethics Program, remindedthose attending of the deadline for nominations.“Anyone can nominate: faculty,staff or students,” Doorley added (visitwww.ethics.villanova.edu/praxis_nomin.html). For more information on the ECRIInstitute, visit www.ecri.org.Estrogen PollutionStudy Earns a FirstPlace for Doctoral StudentBY IRENE BURGOOne growing threat to Pennsylvania’senvironment is the presenceof “gender-bending” femininehormones that disrupt the abilityof fish to reproduce. Gangadhar Andaluri’sposter presentation on this emergingpollutant brought him a first-placeaward at the April 27 annual meeting ofthe Hudson-Delaware Chapter of theSociety of Environmental Toxicologyand Chemistry (SETAC).Andaluri is a first-year doctoral studentat Villanova University who conductshis research in the Villanova Center forthe Environment (VCE). The center isnationally and internationally recognizedfor its research in emerging contaminants(potential pollutants that have not beenwidely studied) and their treatment.SETAC is a scientific nonprofit organizationof about 4,000 members. The chapter’smembers in Pennsylvania, New Jersey,Delaware and southeastern New Yorkare environmental scientists, engineersand professionals in related disciplines.The SETAC judges noted that Andaluripresented new knowledge aboutthese emerging contaminants. Thejudges praised the quality of the scienceand the clear presentation, which linkedresults to managerial aspects.Andaluri’s topic was “The Occurrenceof Estrogens in Solid Wastes and theirLeaching Properties.” Many scientistshave reported on the presence of pharmaceuticallyactive compounds (PACs) inthe environment. Due to the adverseeffects of PACs, they are of growing concern,especially in Pennsylvania and thesurrounding region, where there are manypharmaceutical companies, farms andpopulation concentrations.Estrogen hormones are an importantcategory of PACs. They are naturallyproduced in the body and also are syntheticallycreated for medical use and arewidely used as growth promoters in livestock.Andaluri’s experiments point to thedegree to which these hormones find theirway into both surface and groundwaterGreeks Join in Philadelphia WalkAgainst HungerBY ANTHONY MAALOUF ’08 G.S.On April 14, 250 Villanova Universityfraternity and sororitymembers gathered at the PhiladelphiaMuseum of Art to participate inthe 11th annual Philadelphia Walkagainst Hunger. Villanova’s participationin the Saturday morning fundraiser wassponsored by the Office of Fraternity andSorority Life, the Pan-Hellenic and InterfraternityCouncils, the Center for Peaceand Justice Education, Athletics, MusicActivities, Bread for the World, CampusMinistry and Rays of Sunshine.The six-mile walk began on the EakinsOval just opposite the museum’s steps. The3,500 participants walked the loop alongWest River Drive and completed their circuitusually within 2 to 3 hours. Severalsponsors could be sighted along the path,providing free food and other giveaways.JOHN WELSH(Left) Proudly wearing their Greek letters andUniversity gear, 250 Villanovans once againparticipated in the Philadelphia Walk AgainstHunger, held on April 14.40 Villanova Magazine

and could imply the potential non-pointand point sources of this pollution.Also working on the research at theVCE were its director, Dr. Rominder P.S.Suri, associate professor of civil and environmentalengineering; Hongxiang Fu, apost-doctoral fellow; and MagdalenaMona Velicu, a research associate.“These contaminants include overthe-counterhealth and beauty care products,which occur in the water supply insmall amounts that are difficult to detectbut can have significant effects on theecosystem,” Dr. Suri noted. “One widelynoticed impact has been the feminizationof male fish and appearance of dual-sexfish in nearby rivers.” Suri and the VCEhave received funding from industry andfederal and state agencies in support ofresearch and treatment methods, includingthe use of ultrasound to break upthese compounds.Andaluri is a student in the College ofEngineering’s new interdisciplinary doctoralprogram. “I came to work on theseprojects at Villanova because of the reputationof the VCE and its innovativework,” he said. “The support for my workhas helped me, and I hope to use what Iam learning to help solve some of themost pressing issues for the environment.”This doctoral program, which began in2003, builds on Engineering’s undergraduateprogram, which U.S. News & World Reportranked No. 9 in the country.Each year, more Villanovans haveturned out for the Walk Against Hunger.The funds the walkers raise (includingthe $2,700 raised by the Villanovansduring the walk) go to the Greater PhiladelphiaCoalition Against Hunger,which distributes the money to agenciesin the five-county southeastern Pennsylvaniaand southern New Jersey area.These agencies, staffed primarilyby volunteers, provide 100 communityfeeding programs, including free emergencyfood packages and home-deliveredmeals and hot meals, and fund the purchaseof food service equipment.For Villanovans, the event also kickedoff Greek Week, during which fraternityand sorority members raise funds for theirchosen philanthropies. On April 16, attheir Can Castle drive, they collectednearly 10,000 cans of food for the PhiladelphiaChapter of ShareFoods, anotherorganization that combats hunger. OnApril 17 at Skit Night, they donatedthe proceeds from their performances tothe Philadelphia coalition.Astronomy Student Studiesat Vatican ObservatoryBY TAINAH MICHIDA ’08 A&SRobert Zellem ’08 A&S was oneof 27 students from 23 nations tobe selected competitively for thisyear’s prestigious Vatican ObservatorySummer School (VOSS). Zellem, one ofthe three Americans chosen, is an astronomyand astrophysics major at VillanovaUniversity with minors in physics, mathematicalsciences and classical studies.This year’s VOSS program, held fromJune 9 to July 6, focused on extrasolar planetsand brown dwarfs. Participants attendedlectures, conducted research making use ofthe Observatory’s two telescopes and otherresources, and took field trips.A Presidential Scholar, Zellem firstheard of the VOSS as a freshman in hisdifferential equations course. However,believing he still lacked “college credentials,”he decided to wait to apply.“In the meantime, I put a link toits Web site on my desktop, where itreminded me over the next two years ofthis goal,” Zellem explained.As a junior, after accumulating experienceand training, Zellem felt confidentenough to submit an application. “I knewI had a good chance due to my educationhere at Villanova,” he said. “I knew thatI had the background necessary to contributeto the Vatican Observatory. Specifically,I had faith in my substantialtraining at the hands of the astronomydepartment’s elite faculty.”With the assistance of Dr. Jane Morris,director of the Office of UndergraduateGrants and Awards, Zellem applied andwas accepted.“I immediately jumped up in the air anddanced around my room for the next halfhour, smiling and whooping. I stayed uplate that night poring over the Web site,”Zellem explained, describing his reaction tothe much-awaited acceptance e-mail.“I could not believe that I was accepted,”he added. “And yet, looking back at all ofthe training and support I have received atVillanova, it makes sense.”The Vatican Observatory organized itsfirst summer school in 1986, and hosts itevery other year. The Observatory invitesapproximately 25 young scholars to CastelGandolfo in Italy, where they study withits world-renowned faculty. A maximumof three students are accepted from acountry, and one-third come from nonindustrializednations.Castel Gandolfo, about 18 miles southof Rome, is the Pope’s summer residence.The town’s church, designed by GianLorenzo Bernini in the 17th century, wasdedicated to St. Thomas of Villanova.Tainah Michida ’08 A&S is pursuing a doublemajor in communication and sociology, with aJapanese minor. She is an intern in the Officeof Communication and Public Affairs andlooks forward to a career in journalism.Summer 2007 41

Villanova Nurses Teach andAre Taught at AlcornBY MICHAEL NATARO ’06 A&S, ’08 G.S.For the past eight years, a partnershiphas flourished between a VillanovaUniversity College of Nursing professor,Dr. Carol Toussie Weingarten, andDr. Pamela DeShields Young, principal ofthe James Alcorn Academics Plus Schoolin Philadelphia.Every spring, once a week, seniors fromDr. Weingarten’s Community HealthNursing and Health Promotion courseteach at this K-8 school in the city’s GraysFerry neighborhood. They help more than200 children learn about health and wellnesseducation. This course, as are allNursing clinicals, is a service learningcourse, a comprehensive teaching andlearning experience that involves studentsmeaningfully in communities. The Nursingstudents learn about the dynamics ofthe inner city, as well as strategies of diversityand inclusion.Alcorn has “such meager resources,”Dr. Weingarten noted. “There is such aneed for health and wellness educationwith these children. Our nurses are notonly able to provide for them the necessaryeducation, but also provide them witha degree of health care.”Among the activities the Villanovansinvolve the Alcorn students in aregrowth and development programs, nutrition,safety, screenings for vision andhearing, self-esteem, anger and stressmanagement, and hygiene. “TheseJOHN WELSH (BOTH)Dr. Pamela DeShields Young (left), principalof the James Alcorn Academics Plus School,shows her appreciation for Dr. Carol ToussieWeingarten (right) and her Villanova Nursingstudents. Villanova awarded Dr. Young anhonorary degree in May.Don’t Ignore Russia, Political Science Expert SaysBY ANTHONY MAALOUF ’08 G.S.COURTESY DR. JEFFREY W. HAHN (BOTH)Should the United States care aboutwhat Russia does? What are theunderlying dynamics of U.S.-Russianrelations today? Why have these relationsdeteriorated? Those were the three keypoints that Dr. Jeffrey W. Hahn emphasizedin his testimony before the Commission onSecurity and Cooperation in Europe (theHelsinki Commission).A professor of political science atVillanova University, Dr. Hahn also isdirector of the Russian Area StudiesConcentration (RACON). He has writtenseveral books on political culture,Russia clearly has been an ally in the U.S. war on terror, Dr. Jeffrey W. Hahn (seated at left)testified at a May 24 Helsinki Commission hearing on Capitol Hill.political participationand government inRussia.Hahn was one offive invited witnesses atthe commission’s hearing,“Russia: In Transitionor Intransigent,”held in Washington,D.C., on May 24.A professor ofpolitical science,Hahn is directorof Villanova’sRussianArea StudiesConcentration.The commission, a federal agency, hasnine members each from the U.S. Senateand House and one each from the U.S.departments of State, Defense and Commerce.It was established to track implementationof the 1975 Helsinki Accords.Signed by 35 nations, the accords “signaledan acceptance of all parties of a territorialstatus quo in Europe,” Hahn noted.Hahn began his testimony by contradictingclaims that Russia no longer mattered ininternational relations. “There are manyreasons we cannot ignore Russia today,” hesaid, implying that the former Soviet statehas weapons of mass destruction, more thanany country except the United States. Hepointed to Russia’s vast energy resources—it surpasses even Saudi Arabia in oil produc-42 Villanova Magazine

children are smart and normal and absolutelylove it when we come to teachthem,” said Weingarten.Each week, Weingarten also joins inthe teaching and sits in on the classes asher students take part. “It is priceless forme to see the sheer joy on the faces of thestudents,” she said. “Attendance actuallyimproves on the days the Villanova nursesgo to Alcorn. It’s so inspiring because yousee results instantly.”Thanks to a grant from WachoviaBank, Weingarten has been able to giveevery Alcorn student a dental hygiene kit.“Many students did not even own a toothbrush,”she said.On April 25, Alcorn hosted a receptionto honor the Villanova nurses. Duringan assembly in the auditorium, the youngstersplayed musical instruments, sangmedleys and presented the Villanovanswith certificates commemorating theirexperience at Alcorn.Students at the James Alcorn Academics Plus School perform during an assembly thanking theVillanova nurses for teaching them about health promotion.“The heart and soul of this school hastruly been Pam Young,” said Weingarten,who referred to Dr. Young as a “master educator”and “a female Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.”“This is your home now,” said Dr.Young as she thanked the Villanovans fortheir service to Alcorn.At Commencement, Villanova honoredAlcorn’s principal with an honorarydoctorate, at Weingarten’s nomination(see page 12).“Pam Young is a visionary,” said Weingarten.“She stands up against violence. Shehas mended broken hearts. She is wonderful,and so knowledgeable about children.”Michael Nataro ’06 A&S, ’08 G.S., whomajored in political science and philosophy witha concentration in Arab and Islamic Studies, isnow a graduate student in political science atVillanova University.tion. “Forty percent of Europe’s gas suppliescome from Russia,” Hahn stated.Russia’s location further proves itsimportance to security on the Asian continent.Its veto power on the United NationsSecurity Council also makes it a powerfulplayer in world affairs, said Hahn, notingthat Russian cooperation is essential to theresolution of transnational issues.In addressing the dynamics of U.S.-Russian relations today, Hahn offered ascholarly view. “History has shown thatRussian-American relations have alternatedbetween periods of cooperation andcompetition,” Hahn said, depending “onthe degree to which the leaders on eachside have perceived that they have compellingcommon interests.”Hahn pointed to the early 20th century,when relations between the twocountries were hostile, and the 1930s untilthe breakout of World War II, when acommon enemy, fascism in Europe,emerged. Following the war, the Cold Warbroke out and hostility returned. The hostilityled to détente, where a commoninterest of reducing arms was founded, andto the later decades of cooperation inreducing nuclear weapons. The pattern,according to Hahn, still operates today.“Following 9/11, both Russia and theUnited States have a compelling commoninterest, this time in confronting Islamistterrorism that threatens the security ofboth sides,” Hahn said.After the terrorist attacks in 2001, RussianPresident Vladimir Putin was the firstworld leader to call President George W.Bush and express sympathy to the Americanpeople, Hahn said.“More importantly, he [Putin] followedit up on September 24 with a concretefive-point plan of assistance in fighting theTaliban in Afghanistan,” Hahn said. Heemphasized that Russia has clearly been animportant U.S. ally in the war on terror.However, since 2001, U.S.-Russianrelations have deteriorated, according toHahn, who then presented his explanationfor this weakening. “For the Russians,the benefits of cooperation with theUnited States have become increasinglyuncertain because of policies pursued bythe Bush Administration,” he said.Among such actions, Hahn mentionedthe U.S. withdrawal from the Anti-BallisticMissile Treaty in May 2002; the expansioneastward of the North Atlantic TreatyOrganization (NATO) to seven formerSoviet allies, including the three Balticformer Soviet republics right on the Russianborder (NATO had been establishedto counter Soviet influence in post-warEurope); and the European Union’s invitationto eight former Soviet allies, whenthe European Union had refused membershipto Russia. “They see a re-dividedEurope, only this time further to the east,”Hahn said.Another factor making relations difficultwas Russia’s unwillingness to backthe U.S.-led war in Iraq in 2003. To Russia,“this departure from the policies ofcontainment accepted by the previousAmerican administrations implied thatthe United States abrogated to itself theright of pre-emption,” Hahn said.Hahn followed his conclusion—thatthe war combined with other internationaldisagreements has put U.S.-Russianrelations in a precarious situation—witha prognosis for the future.“Despite continuing differences overspecific issues, the fact is that today, as inthe past, U.S.-Russian relations depend onthe perception on common interests,” thepolitical scientist said. The compellinginterest for cooperation is there, but Hahnwarned that it could not be easily achievedif the United States continues a go-it-aloneapproach. The upcoming presidential elections,in both Russia and the United States,offer some hope, Hahn said.“From the Russian point of view, itdoesn’t matter whether the Americanpresident is a Democrat or a Republican,”Hahn explained, “but on whether the newpresident continues to pursue a unilateralforeign policy.”For a transcript of Hahn’s testimony,visit www.csce.gov.Summer 2007 43

eligious studies and chaplain and counselorto the Villanova School of Law.McCormick then introduced FatherDenny as the elected speaker. As he madehis way to the podium, glasses of champagnewere distributed, prompting theAugustinian to begin with a joke.“There have been times when I lecturedto students whom I suspected weredrinking, but this is just plain obvious,”Father Denny said. “That’s okay; I’vealready tipped my glass twice.”Father Denny thanked the seniors forelecting him to speak, stating that it wasone of the greatest honors in his 25 yearsof teaching. He then shared some words ofwisdom, drawing one of them—Caritas—from Villanova’s motto: Veritas, Unitas,Caritas (Truth, Unity, Love). Everyoneneeds to love his or her family, friends,neighbors, strangers and ourselves, he said,explaining that while we cannot like everyone,love is necessary.“Jesus’ mandate is not to like, but tolove. At Villanova, we are rooted inFaculty members who were finalists in the seniors’ vote for who will give the “Last Lecture”join the winner, the Rev. John T. Denny, O.S.A. (fourth from left), in toasting the Class of 2007.His colleagues are (from left) Dr. Theresa Capriotti ’95 M.S.N., Dr. James O’Brien, Dr. Noah P.Barsky, Dr. Bernard J. Gallagher and Dr. Brian Jones.Caritas, rooted in love,” Father Dennyreminded the seniors, alluded to theVillanova seal. It depicts as one of itselements the flaming heart, symbolizingSt. Augustine of Hippo’s search to knowGod and his love of neighbor.“So, when you leave Villanova, be sureto leave with this Caritas in your heart,”Father Denny concluded. His “Last Lecture”was followed by fervent applause.McCormick then led the toast to thesenior class as the “Alma Mater” played.JOHN WELSH (BOTH)Feminism in Iran: Not a New PhenomenonBY ANTHONY MAALOUF ’08 G.S.Dr. Afsaneh Najmabadi, a HarvardUniversity professor of history andwomen’s studies, gave a public lectureat Villanova University on “Feminism,Secularism, and the Challenges of Women’sRights Activism in an Islamic Republic.”She was the keynote speaker on March29 for the 18th annual Elizabeth CadyStanton Student Research Conference.Held in the Villanova Room of theConnelly Center, her lecture was sponsoredby the Women’s Studies Programand the Center for Arab and IslamicStudies, as well as the Greater PhiladelphiaWomen’s Studies Consortium. Dr.Najmabadi was the consortium’s visitingscholar March 25-29.Her book, Women with Mustaches andMen without Beards: Gender and SexualAnxieties of Iranian Modernity (2005),examines Iran’s 19th-century culturaltransformations. She earned degrees inphysics from Radcliffe College and Harvardand a Ph.D. in sociology from theUniversity of Manchester. She has beena Fellow at Princeton’s Institute forAdvanced Study and Brown University’sPembroke Center for Teaching andResearch on Women.In Iran, public dialogue on the role ofwomen in an Islamic society is the norm,Najmabadi stated. “But this is nothingnew,” she insisted. “There are successes ofearly feminists that trace back to the 1930s,during the reign of Reza Pahlavi,” the shahfrom 1925-1941. During his rule, Iranestablished schools for girls and changed itsmarriage laws to be fairer to women.“It was a period of the women’s awakening,”Najmabadi said. Many otherreforms also were significant for women,including the order to remove the veils in1936, she said.Pahlavi’s policies were not simply aroyal gift to women but a result of two anda half decades of aggressive work on behalfof women’s rights, noted the feminist historian.However, the shah met oppositionin the late 1930s, when Islamic clericsbegan to resist his policies.“It was at this time that Islamic feministsbroke into two groups,” Najmabadiexplained. Some sided with the clerics andothers pursued a more secularist approach.JIM MCWILLIAMSIran in the 1930sinstituted reforms thatbenefited women,noted Dr. AfsanehNajmabadi. A feministhistorian at HarvardUniversity, she hasdone groundbreakingresearch on thecultural transformationsof her native country.The divisionimpeded Iran’sfeminist movementand led tothe many obstaclesthat feministsin the next generationwouldhave to face. Feministson the secularside in Islamiccountries wereoften accused ofconspiring withWesterners.The future,according toNajmabadi, mightbe a brighter onefor feminism.“There is a re-emergenceof conversations between secularistfeminists and Islamic feminists,” the Harvardscholar said. “It is new and fragile, but key tomoving toward an overall acceptance of‘Islamic feminism,’ ” she suggested.Najmabadi’s speech was followed by abanquet during which undergraduate andgraduate students presented their papersrelating to the topic of women’s studies,written for a variety of classes. Also honoredwere seniors who had minors or concentrationsin Women’s Studies (see page 58).Summer 2007 45

JIM MCWILLIAMSAmong his many activities,Jonathan Reimer ’08 VSB, afinance major, re-activatedThe Villanova Times, a studentnewspaper on campus. Publictelevision is featuring Reimer ina documentary on the views oftoday’s young adults.Jonathan Reimer ’08 Is “Generation Next”BY ANTHONY MAALOUF ’08 G.S.Reporters and crew from the PublicBroadcasting Service (PBS) wereon campus April 19 filming JonathanReimer ’08 VSB. A finance majorwith a minor in political science, JonReimer is active in his church, campusand Lancaster County communities; worksfor two Amish businesses; and is an entrepreneurialstudent journalist. He is one ofseveral young Americans being featured inthe PBS documentary “Generation Next.”PBS correspondent Judy Woodruff, aformer CNN anchor, hosted four “GenerationNext” segments on “The NewsHourwith Jim Lehrer.” Her interviews also werein a one-hour documentary in January andwill appear on a sequel this fall, includingthe segments with Reimer. Woodruff hasbeen traveling the country to talk with16-to-25 year olds who have grown up withthe September 11 terrorist attacks, the Columbineand Virginia Tech massacres, andthe Internet boom, asking them about theirviews on the day’s most pressing concerns.The public television crew also filmedReimer working on an Amish constructionsite, where he talked with Woodruff aboutissues facing today’s college students. Shehad interviewed Reimer’s sister, Charissa,and her fiancé, Charles Mitchell, for thefirst segment. Photos taken during theseinterviews can be viewed on www.pbs.org/newshour/generation-next/documentary/trip1.html (click on “Northeast Slideshow”).Postings from Reimer’s two-weeke-mail exchange debating the war in Iraq withAndrew Cox, a Yale University student, areat www.pbs.org/newshour/generation-next/dialogue/iraq/dialogue1.html.During their visit to Villanova, thePBS producers spotlighted Reimer’s dayto-daycampus life. They filmed segmentsin one of his favorite classes, Russian ForeignPolicy, taught by Dr. Jeffrey W. Hahn,professor of political science.“I can see why they chose Jonathan,” saidDr. Hahn. “He is one of my better students;always on time and ready to answer questions.He is a truly nice young man,” he added.PBS shot footage of Reimer walking tohis West Campus residence hall and havingdinner with friends. The crew cameback on April 21 to film footage of campustours and a fundraiser, as well as the students’philanthropy tables.Reimer’s campus activities include beingan officer in the Villanova University CollegeRepublicans; a member of Villanovansfor Life; and part of a group of VillanovaChristians who attend Covenant Fellowshipin West Chester, Pa. From New Holland,Pa., he works part-time at StoltzfusMeats in the Ardmore Farmers Market andon construction with an Amish companythat specializes in residential framing.One achievement that Reimer is particularlyproud of is joining with otherstudents in reviving The Villanova Times.This independent, student-run publicationhad been dormant for a few years beforehe became involved.“We brought it back with a fresh approachthat made the paper a strong competitor ofthe student paper, The Villanovan,” Reimersaid. “Having The Villanova Times up andrunning diversifies the media community,”he added. Reimer recently stepped downfrom his editorial position, but still contributesto the paper as a writer.This summer, Reimer participated in thetwo-week Geo-strategic Journalism Course inPrague, Czech Republic, and Washington,D.C., sponsored by the Collegiate Network, anational group of alternative student newspapers.Reimer also interned with LincolnFinancial in Philadelphia.“Generation Next” was funded in partby the Pew Charitable Trusts, the AnnieE. Casey Foundation and the CarnegieCorporation of New York. An additionalgrant allowed for continuing the interviewswith young adults. Visit www.pbs.org/newshour/generation-next.46 Villanova Magazine

All Things AugustineLamb Lecture Addresses Augustine and the CosmologistsBY KATHLEEN SCAVELLODr. Christopher Stoughton is fightingan uphill battle. The FermiNational Accelerator Laboratory(Fermilab) astrophysicist wants to convincehis fellow scientists that cosmologicalevidence and religious theories ofthe creation of the universe are notmutually exclusive.As a religious scientist, Stoughtonacknowledged, he is in the minority.That, however, is slowly changing.“We are small, but we are growing,” thecosmic cartographer said. Furthermore,St. Augustine of Hippo would understand.Speaking on April 16 at the ConnellyCenter Cinema, Stoughton explored thetheme “St. Augustine of Hippo and the Cosmologists.”His talk was part of the Vivian J.Lamb Lecture Series on AugustinianThought and the Sciences, which issponsored by The Augustinian Instituteat Villanova University.“What was God doing beforeHe made heaven and Earth?The question comes up all the timeabout the ‘Big Bang.’”—Dr. Christopher Stoughton“Astrophysics provides outstandingexplanations for what we see in the nightsky. We can really explain what’s goingon—how planets form, how stars burn andhow space-time expands. The standardmodel of cosmology describes the history ofthe universe from within a fraction of asecond of the Big Bang until its current ripeold age of 13.7 billion years,” he added.But, empirical knowledge isn’t everything.“The enormous success of physicalcosmology leads many to profess thephilosophy of materialism. However, thisconclusion is far from inevitable,” theastrophysicist continued.A cosmological convergenceof science and religionHow would Augustine approach thisconundrum? Drawing from the theologian/pastor/philosopher’s writings, Stoughtonsaid he believed Augustine addressedmany of the issues that physical cosmologistsgrapple with today.Stoughton, based at Fermilab in Batavia,Ill., is in charge of data processing anddistribution for the Sloan Digital Sky Survey(SDSS). An international collaborativeeffort, this ambitious survey systematicallyprovides images of more than aquarter of the night sky while mapping amillion or so galaxies and quasars. Stoughtonholds a bachelor’s degree in physicsIncompatible “Virtues”Religious ethicist examines Augustine’s “vexing legacy”on forbearance, toleration and the use of coercion.BY KATHLEEN SCAVELLOSt. Augustine of Hippo caused Dr.John R. Bowlin no small amount ofgrief as he toiled over the past twoyears to write a book about tolerance andforbearance. Like many of us, the Universityof Tulsa religious ethics professor associatestolerance and forbearance as twinvirtues. Augustine did not. The saint, infact, disavowed tolerance as a virtue,embracing instead the use of coercion forthe sake of Church unity and as a necessarymeans to achieve the greater good.Bowlin examined what he affectionatelycalled Augustine’s “vexing legacy” ina March 16 lecture titled “Augustine onForbearance and Toleration.” Sponsoredby the Augustinian Endowed Chair in theThought of St. Augustine, held by Dr.James Wetzel, and The Augustinian Instituteat Villanova University, the lecturetook place in the Falvey MemorialLibrary’s Main Lounge. A faculty receptionfollowed.“One of the things I hope to accomplishis to show how a traditional faith thataccents forbearance can hang together witha liberal, democratic life that accents tolerance,”said Bowlin. But, he acknowledged,his aim was “threatened by Augustine’snoisy and unapologetic defense of coercionand by his reputation as Christendom’s firsttheorist of intolerance.”Forbearance, an attitude of patience andleniency in dealing with those holding dissimilarviews, is often considered a closecousin to tolerance, which recognizes,respects and accepts diversity, encouragingpeaceful coexistence. But, Augustine, in hisrefusal to distinguish between the naturaland supernatural, or earthly existence asopposed to God’skingdom, equatedtolerance withcapitulation to anillusory world of“sin unrestrained,”Bowlin explained.Holdingextremely highspiritual standards,the saint believedthat by forbearingdissenters in theChurch, theycould be coercedinto returning tothe “true faith.”Augustine was particularlykeen onThe University ofTulsa’s Dr. John R.Bowlin examinedhow St. Augustineequated tolerancewith capitulation to anillusory world of “sinunrestrained.”reshaping the divergent views of theDonatists, a 4th-to-5th-century sect thatfollowed a belief considered heretical bythe broader churches of the Catholic tradition.This, Augustine believed, was aloving and charitable stance that wouldultimately “yield a somewhat freer senseof liberty,” Bowlin said.The brand of coercion Augustine advocatedhad a “rough collection of criteria,”Bowlin explained. Coercion must beconfined to certain role-specific relation-48 Villanova Magazine

from the University of Notre Dame and adoctorate in particle physics from ColumbiaUniversity.In introducing him, the Rev. Thomas F.Martin, O.S.A., professor of theology andreligious studies and director of The AugustinianInstitute, said that “Villanova, asboth an Augustinian and a Catholic university,has a strong commitment to thepursuit of God and the pursuit of truth andthe commitment to do that together.”A healthy tension“St. Augustine saw no inherent contradictionin the mutual pursuit of God and truth,”Father Martin continued. “This did not meanhe did not envision tension along the way. Asa matter of fact, he welcomed this tensionbecause for him it was an invitation to gomore deeply into the question at hand.”Stoughton pointed to Augustine’senthusiasm as being in concert with moderncosmologists. “Throughout Augustine’swritings, there is a wonder and alove for nature,” he noted.Many scientists, he added, reflect thatsame sense of curiosity and awe.“What was God doing before He madeheaven and Earth? The question comes up allthe time about the ‘Big Bang’ [the dominanttheory of the origin of the universe states thatships such as parent/child, physician/intern, church/congregant. It must trackthe truth, meaning that the goodsachieved by right activity must actuallybenefit the coerced, and it must be temperedwith care for the well-being of thecoerced. To ignore this duty to one’sneighbor could, according to Augustine,be considered negligent, even cruel.The ultimate goal of forbearance wasChurch unity, Bowlin said.“One forbears for the sake of thatunity however inadequate it might be, forthe safekeeping of that common lovehowever mixed, and for the peace ofChrist that abides in the Church howeverimperfectly,” the professor explained.Trying to reconcile Augustine’s distastefor tolerance with his pairing ofcoercion and forbearance is ultimatelyself-defeating, Bowlin said.“In the end, all we can do is note thistension, this odd incompatibilitybetween his deepest hunch about temporalvirtue and his culture-war aimsthat prevent him from seeing a naturalvirtue beneath the forbearance that hepraises,” he concluded.Bowlin recently was appointed asthe DeVries Chair in Reformed Theologyat Princeton Theological Seminary.it was created from a cosmic explosion]. Okay,that’s a nice story, but what happened before?”the astrophysicist added.The Big Bang theory was first proposedin 1927 by a Belgian priest, the Rev.Georges Lemaître.Scientists, too, reflect on the ineffablebeauty of the universe, Stoughton said. “Whohas not watched a sunset and said, ‘Wow!’ ”The astrophysicist enumerated the discoveriesof many famous scientists, amongthem Nicolaus Copernicus, astronomerand mathematician; Sir Isaac Newton,mathematician and discoverer of the lawof gravity; Robert Maxwell, mathematician,theoretical physicist and discovererof the basic laws of electricity and magnetism;Alfred Einstein, legendary theoreticalphysicist and formulator of the theoryof relativity; and Edwin Powell Hubble,the astronomer for whom the HubbleSpace Telescope was named. Stoughtondrew parallels between their insights andinventions and that of St. Augustine.A symbiotic pairWhile science and religion often seem at oddswith each other, Stoughton believes they aresymbiotic. “Science owes its birth to theChurch,” he said referring to the institution’spatronage of the sciences throughout history.Stoughton urged scientists and religioniststo respect each other’s positionson the nature and origin of the universe.Religionists, he said, are “obligated notonly to tolerate modern science, but tounderstand it, embrace it,” he said.Scientists, conversely, must expandtheir thought.To illustrate, Stoughton quoted NobelLaureate astrophysicist Dr. Arno Penzias’metaphysical approach to studying thecosmos.“If the universe had not always existed,science would be confronted by the needfor an explanation of its existence,” Penziassaid. His work with fellow scientist Dr.Robert Wilson at the Bell Labs resultedin the discovery of the existence of backgroundmicrowaves in the universe.“No physical theory, however encompassing,can be final. All questions can’tbe answered,” Stoughton stated. But, heconcluded, “There is no conflict betweenscience and religion.”The sponsors of the Lamb Lectures, heldtwice annually, are Dr. Michael G. Lamb ’75A&S and his wife, Dr. Kathleen Lamb, bothof whom were in attendance. The object ofthe Lamb Lectures is to provide “a forum forhonest and open dialogue between faith andscience,” according to Father Martin.A faculty reception followed in thePresidents’ Lounge of the Connelly Center.FreshmenAwarded Prizesfor Essays onAugustine andCultureSeven freshmen writers were recognizedfor their exceptional talentat an April 27 Augustine andCulture Seminar Prize Essays award ceremonyand reception, held in the FediganRoom of the St. Augustine Centerfor the Liberal Arts. Parents, faculty andstaff joined in honoring the prize winners,who represented a variety of majorsat Villanova University.Dr. John A. Doody opened the programby noting that the focus of thespring awards ceremony was to “honor theachievements of those who have onlybeen with us eight or nine months.” He isassociate dean of the College of LiberalArts and Sciences (A&S), director of theCore Curriculum and of the VillanovaCenter for Liberal Education, and a professorof philosophy.The Rev. Kail C. Ellis, O.S.A.,Ph.D., ’69 M.A., dean of A&S, in hiswelcoming remarks added that “freshmanstudents are front-loaded with thebest teachers.”This year’s winners and their essayswere:• Jessica Adnett (Villanova School ofBusiness): the Robert Russell, O.S.A.Award for the Augustine and CulturePrize Essay on Augustine for“Me and My Doll House”;• Mary Beauclair (Honors Program):the Celina Mariceth Ramos AwardThe writers honored with Augustine andCulture essay awards were freshmen(from left) Anna Maloney, Mary Beauclair,Sandra Ogletree, Silvino Edward Diaz,Lillian Campbell and Jessica Adnett. Notpictured: Nicole Grbic.Summer 2007 49

for “It would better fit your honour tochange your mind”;• Lillian Campbell (Honors Program):honorable mention for “The Gift ofGrace”;• Nicole Grbic (VSB): the MargaretCecilia Baney Award for “Lessons ofLove.” (James M. Danko, the Helenand William O’Toole Dean of the businessschool, accepted the Baney Awardfor Grbic, who was unable to attend.)The honorable mention winners wereSilvino Edward Diaz (VSB) for “Jesus andAugustine’s Contrasting Notions AboutChildhood”; Anna Maloney (Egr.) for“Circle IX: Cerchio Incurante”; and SandraP. Ogletree (A&S) for “This mortalcoil, must give us pause….”Speakers and presenters at the ceremonyincluded the Rev. Thomas Martin, O.S.A.,professor of theology and religious studiesand director of The Augustinian Instituteat Villanova University; Dr. Edwin L. Goff,associate dean of A&S and director of theHonors Program; Dr. Rebecca Cherico, anArthur J. Ennis Postdoctoral Fellow; Dr.John Immerwahr, associate vice presidentfor Academic Affairs; Catherine Staples ’86G.S., adjunct professor of English and afaculty mentor in the Honors Program;John-Paul Spiro, assistant professor and anadvising mentor in Core Humanities; Dr.Marylu Hill, assistant director of the VillanovaCenter for Liberal Education; andDr. Mark G. Shiffman, assistant professor ofhumanities and Augustinian traditions.Dr. Helen K. Lafferty, University vicepresident, and Dr. John R. Johannes, vicepresident for Academic Affairs, were recognizedat the ceremony for their supportof the program.PHOTOGRAPHS COURTESY DR. MAUREEN O’CONNELLWith a Paintbrush,Murals Create CommunityAt Dickinson and Bouvier streets in South Philadelphia, Cliff Eubanks created “Born Again,” oneof the city’s many murals that project a sense of hope and resurrection.BY KATHLEEN SCAVELLOIf a picture is worth a thousand words, thecommunity art murals of Philadelphiawould require a library to contain thevolumes they could fill. Many, according toDr. Maureen O’Connell, assistant professorof theology at Fordham University, would behoused in the theology section.O’Connell has been researching thetransformative affect of the city’s more than2,700 community art murals to restoresocial justice, create a sense of communityand bring desperately needed change toareas of “concentrated poverty.” She gave alecture/slide tour, titled “Art for Buildingthe City of God: Community Murals, Theologyand Social Change,” on April 20 inFalvey Memorial Library’s Main Lounge.Her presentation was sponsored by VillanovaUniversity’s Center for Peace andJustice Education and the theology andreligious studies department. Dr. SuzanneC. Toton, associate professor of theologyand religious studies and a member of thecenter’s staff, introduced the speaker.Four key pointsIn her presentation, O’Connell sought todrive home four main points about thetheological quality of these murals andtheir ability to help healing begin in thecity’s communities.First, the Philadelphia murals involve arevelatory experience for the viewer. “Assuch, like any religious text or any piece ofreligious art, they invite interpretation, theycreate new awareness and they bring aboutopportunities for conversion,” she said.Second, given the predominant populationof the neighborhoods in which themurals are located, they embody or reflectideas of African spirituality followedclosely by African-American spirituality.“They give us some vision of the power tobe in these communities that can reallyinform our own understanding of theologicaltraditions or Christian traditions,”O’Connell explained.Third, the process of mural-makingembodies restorative justice. “We’re talkingmore than about just meeting people’sphysical or material needs. We’re talkingabout other things that really go hand-inhandwith enabling people to flourish,”O’Connell said.Her fourth point was that the muralsoffer a very positive and constructive rolefor religion in public discourse.The art works, organized and maintainedby the Philadelphia Mural ArtsProgram (MAP), were first commissionedas part of a 1984 city-wide Anti-GraffitiNetwork (PAGN) initiative. Philadelphianow has more murals than any other cityin the world, according to the MAP Website (www.muralarts.org). But, the muralsdo much more than beautify or ease urbanblight, according to O’Connell. They healand save lives. Laden with meaning forneighborhood residents, the larger-than-50 Villanova Magazine

life scenes often also provide space for“visible religion,” she added.Conversations through art“The mural arts program is very muchfocused on the fact that this art is aboutcreating communities as much as it isabout creating art,” O’Connell said.“It’s a very dialogical process the muralarts program engages in. So, as a result, thevision that ends up being put up on the wallis the result of a very discursive, very collaborativeconversational process,” she added.To gain approval for a mural, applicantsmust successfully progress through a rigorousprocess that includes obtaining signaturesfrom community members and holding threemeetings, each attended by at least 12 communityresidents.Production of the art works, painted insections on parachute cloth that is thenadhered to walls, can sometimes involvegroups of volunteers from the community.“It’s a very democratic form of art,”O’Connell noted.Healing and reconciliationOne North Philadelphia mural, “The HealingWalls,” was painted by inmates atGraterford (Pa.) Prison, bringing perpetratorsand the relatives of their victimstogether in a process that resulted in reconciliationand progress toward rehabilitation.A mosaic mural created at 21st andNorris streets in North Philadelphia byNew Jerusalem Now, an organizationworking with those struggling with addiction,“really captures this idea of restorativejustice—taking brokenness and makingit whole,” O’Connell said.Achieving wholeness is the ultimateaim of restorative justice.“Families Are Victims Too,” the mural at a SEPTAterminal on Woodland Avenue in SouthwestPhiladelphia, is by Barbara Smolens.“If we think of justice asliving in right community withothers, restorative justice wantsto focus on bringing people to afull sense of flourishing. And,that will move beyond justmeeting material needs—reconstituting broken relationships,reconstituting divisionswithin society, rethinking whatit means to flourish,”O’Connell explained.Theological themesaboundThe prevalence of theological/spiritualthemes is strikingin these works of art. Almosta quarter of MAP’s 300annual applications comefrom faith-based organizations.O’Connell has centeredher research on images thatare affiliated with churches,mosques or synagogues,images that use explicitly religiousthemes.The influence of Africanand African-American spiritualityis most pervasive. Thisis typified by an imminentsense of the Divine, a worldinfused with a lifeforce and the centralityof community, O’Connell explained.The symbolic accentuation of a blackJesus “turns our notion of Christ on itshead,” O’Connell said.“It helps us remember that Christ wassomeone who identified with the marginalized,who was critical of wealth and privilege,who spoke dangerous truth to power,who was wrongly executed by the state,”she added.Many of the muralspoignantly portrayheartrending themessuch as grief over theviolent death of aninnocent child, as in“Families Are VictimsToo.” This 70-foot-longmural was created byartist Barbara Smolenalongside a SEPTA terminalon WoodlandAvenue in West Philadelphia.The mural isevocative of Michelangelo’s“Pieta” sculptureof the Madonna cradlingthe strickenChrist. Most of themurals project a senseof hope and resurrection, among themPhiladelphia mural artist Cliff Eubanks’The ceramic tile and painted mural on the Al-Aqsa IslamicSociety building in Philadelphia’s Kensington Southneighborhood is by Cathleen Hughes and Joe Brenman.“Born Again.” “Compassion and TheGoodlands,” painted by artist Ras Malikon the edge of North Philadelphia’s notoriouslycrime-ridden “Badlands” neighborhood,depicts a rainbow of promise archedover the once-ravaged area.Hope personifiedThe hope of a brighter future pictured inthe murals has sometimes led to unexpectedlyrapid improvements. It is not unusualto see community gardens spring up infront of the paintings, O’Connell said.And, very few of the murals have beendefaced.“That’s largely because the communitysees them as authentic expressions of themselvesas opposed to public art that’s imposedon them. [It’s] a form of art that has directrelevance to the residents’ experience, thatthey can appreciate rather than traditionalfine arts forms,” O’Connell explained.Through city funds, corporate sponsorshipsand private fundraising, MAP supportsa growing community of muralistsand offers a paid after-school apprenticeprogram for young artists.While the beauty and grace that thecity art murals confer upon their neighborhoodsmay not remove their inhabitants’hard struggle to survive, they stand testamentto the promise of hope.Summer 2007 51

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Focus on the College ofLiberal Arts and SciencesFrom The Villanovan to a Pulitzer PrizeHer journalism career took root on campus, but it was while knocking ondoors in South Carolina that Diana K. Sugg ’87 A&S discovered a passionfor journalism and a compassionate voice.BY ANTHONY MAALOUF ’08 G.S.Diana K. Sugg ’87 A&S had onlybegun her job as a reporter for theSpartanburg Herald-Journal, a dailynewspaper in South Carolina, when shefound herself right on the cusp of a mysteriousstory. Ultimately, it would lead to a distinguishedcareer in journalism, including aPulitzer Prize for beat reporting in 2003.Speaking to an audience of faculty andstudents, Sugg returned to Villanova Universityon March 27 to talk about herexperiences as a student in the College ofLiberal Arts and Sciences (A&S) and theensuing path she took. Her talk markedthe third and final program in a series featuringA&S alumni who spoke about thevalue of a liberal arts and sciences education.The series for first-year students wassponsored by the A&S Office of Advisingand Professional Development.After graduating from Villanova withPhi Beta Kappa status and with a dualdegree in Honors and English, Suggworked at the Philadelphia office of theAssociated Press before heading south toSpartanburg. There, she said, she foundher passion for writing when she was onthe job. Reporting on a suburban housefire that killed a mother and daughter,Sugg remained at the scene after mostreporters had left. It was then that sheoverheard police talking about the house’swindows being nailed shut. This made theyoung reporter curious.“I stuck around and knocked on a coupleof doors,” Sugg recalled. Not long aftera few interviews of some willing neighbors,she learned exactly why the windowscouldn’t be opened, and began to uncovera new story. The young woman who diedin the fire, Wanda, suffered from mentalillness. The windows were nailed shutbecause her parents could not get hertreatment and felt that the only way tokeep her safe was to keep her lockedAim high, find a mentor and go overseaswere among the words of wisdom offeredby Diana K. Sugg ’87 A&S to Arts andSciences freshmen.inside. It appeared that her mental illnesswas actually an open secret; the neighborhoodhad dubbed her “wicked Wanda.”“Their situation was representative ofmany others around the country who can’tget the mental health treatment theyneed, due to a lack of insurance coverageand other issues,” Sugg said.She eventually returned to the newspaperoffice and wrote two stories that night.The first was a news story on the fire thatkilled the mother and daughter, but theother was a feature story about a youngwoman in a tough situation who was inneed of help. Her first paragraph of thatone began with “Wicked Wanda, that’swhat they called her…”“I knew it then, that this was for me,”Sugg told the audience. From there, shewent on to become a veteran journalist,JOHN WELSHJOHN WELSHcovering a variety of stories from differentparts of the country. After Spartanburg,she went west and became a crimereporter and then a medical reporter forThe Sacramento Bee. She settled downback east at The Baltimore Sun, where shehas been a leading reporter on the healthbeat for the last 11 years.Along the way, she earned a master’sdegree in journalism on a Kiplinger Fellowshipat The Ohio State University in 1992.Immersed in journalism for almost 20years now, Sugg has received numerousawards on the local, state and national levels.She also has seen her work printed incollege textbooks and has interviewed manycelebrities, including the late James Brown.She served on the National Advisory Boardof the Poynter Institute, a school for journalists,and has been a frequent speaker at writingworkshops around the country.As a medical reporter, she also has writtenabout her personal history of healthstruggles. Sugg survived a stroke in 1990and was incorrectly diagnosed with epilepsy.In 1997, she wrote about her experiencesin a piece for The Sun headlined,“What’s Wrong with Me?”Her articles on the health struggles ofother people and their families have madean immense impact. In “Present at lovedone’s last moments” (2002, Baltimore Sun),she gave a moving account about how a hospitalstaff suspended its policies of rushingrelatives out of a patient’s room during resuscitationefforts. Instead, they let a motherbe present with her dying 11-year-old sonin his last moments. Sugg’s writing of theseaccounts of compassion has contributed toan ongoing debate in the medical professionover the presence of close relatives duringmedical emergencies. This feature, alongwith many other of Sugg’s works as a medicalreporter, was submitted in her nominationfor the 2003 Pulitzer Prize.Summer 2007 53

“But that wasn’t the greatest prize in mylifetime,” Sugg interjected. “To me, it was inrealizing that I found my niche, my calling.”The roots of her journalism career, shesaid, were started right at Villanovathrough her involvement as an editor forThe Villanovan and her academic work.She described being so absorbed by herstudies in the Honors Program that sheoften left Falvey Memorial Library at midnightwhen it closed and walked over toTolentine Hall to continue studying. Still,it wasn’t just good scholarship that laidthe foundation.“Many key influences on me came fromVillanova,” she told the audience. Amongthem was being a student in the liberal arts.“It gives you a broad-based education, andone that is very valuable. You can alwayspick up the skills associated with your jobin an internship, but a liberal arts educationdoesn’t come that easily,” Sugg noted.Staying involved, said Sugg, is the keyto success, for it helps strike a balancebetween work and fun. She told how inher freshman year she joined the VillanovaBand as a flutist, and enjoyed hertime with the band. She even picked upan old trombone and taught herself thebasics. This might have seemed trivial,except the year was 1985, and Villanova’smen’s basketball team was moving up inthe NCAA tournament. The band, ofcourse, was following the Wildcats to theirvictory, but instruments that don’t projectsound, like flutes, were cut. Sugg and her“Many key influenceson me camefrom Villanova.”—Diana K. Sugg ’87 A&Strombone quickly became part of the travelingband.“Yes, I was there in Lexington, for thatmomentous game, playing my tromboneon national TV. I wasn’t the best, believeme, but joining that band turned out to beone of the best things I ever did.” Thatyear, the Wildcats defied sports statisticsand knocked the Georgetown Hoyas offtheir ladder, scoring a 66-64 victory andwinning the NCAA Championship.“So, by all means, initiate new activities.You never know where it will takeyou,” Sugg remarked with a smile.In speaking about her experiences, shealso stressed another important factor. “Findyour mentor, the one who will be your rock,”she said, revealing that she still keeps in touchwith her own mentor, June Lytel-Murphy ’69M.A., a now retired assistant professor ofEnglish and longtime faculty advisor to TheVillanovan, where Sugg became the editorin-chief.In fact, Sugg planned to meet withLytel-Murphy the following day.As Sugg told the students that they hadmuch to look forward to at Villanova, shereminded them to aim high. “You havemore power than you think you do,” shesaid. She concluded by offering a few “if Icould have done it differently” words ofadvice: chiefly, to gain a larger, moreglobal perspective of the world.“Go overseas if you can, and stay aninformed citizen of what’s going on in theworld,” the alumna said. “Employers liketo have someone working for them who iswell-informed and aware of what’s goingon.” Learning a language, according toSugg, is also vital in today’s society.“If you take classes, like Spanish, don’tlet it stop at Villanova. Keep up with thelanguage because you’ll use it more thanyou think,” she said.After concluding her remarks, Suggentertained questions from the students.Some of them were about contemplatinga career in journalism.Even with all of her accomplishments,Sugg contended that her best days are stillahead of her. Now the mother of a baby boy,she is on leave from The Sun. She plans toteach a graduate writing course this fall atThe Johns Hopkins University, as well as dosome magazine writing and possibly a book.Anthony Maalouf ’08 G.S., who is interning inthe Office of Communication and PublicAffairs, is pursuing a master’s degree in politicalscience. For Villanova Magazine, in additionto writing, he is assisting with production of theSummer and Fall issues. His aspirations includea career in journalism and/or politics.Four Alumni Tell of TheirDefining Moments as StudentsBY ANTHONY MAALOUF ’08 G.S.Apsychiatrist, an investment firm’scompliance officer, a women’shealth research manager and asports public relations pioneer all cameback to their alma mater on March 19 totalk about the value of their liberal artseducation. These four outstanding Villanovanstook part in the second of a seriesof panels for first-year students. The panelswere sponsored by the Office of Advisingand Professional Development in the Collegeof Liberal Arts and Sciences.Dr. Keith Henderson, an assistant professorof geography, moderated the panel,which took place in the Center for EngineeringEducation and Research.Each of the four graduates talked about adefining moment from his or her Villanovaexperience and how it related to their careers.The chemistry of a lifeFor Dr. Michael Saulino ’86 A&S, his liberalarts education taught him not onlyhow to be a student of chemistry, but howto be a student of life. He is now a staffpsychiatrist at Magee Rehabilitation Hospitalin Philadelphia.Students of all majors, as well as somefaculty, attended the A&S panel March 19on the value of a liberal arts education.JOHN WELSH (BOTH)54 Villanova Magazine

At Villanova, “I learned to learn, notjust in classes, but in other areas, like testtaking, communication, multiculturalawareness and management,” Dr. Saulinosaid. As a psychiatrist, he sees manypatients from different cultural backgrounds.“If I could have done it differently,I would have studied harder in mySpanish classes,” he told the students.“Language skills are vital to any professiontoday.”Change of focus pays offJohn Casey ’87 A&S began college as anengineering student, but said he soon realizedthat it was not what he wanted to dofor the rest of his life. So he opted for achange, both in his academic interests andhis college.“I transferred to Villanova and decidedto study what I liked,” Casey said. Hebecame a political science major. “Needlessto say, all my engineering credits didn’ttransfer,” he said with a smile.Casey was unsure of what he wanted todo after graduation, but was happy studyingin liberal arts, he said. He is now thechief compliance office with SAC CapitalAdvisors, LLC, a private asset managementfirm in Stamford, Conn. Whenasked how he came into the world of businessas a liberal arts major, Casey repliedthat in many ways, his career found him.He just had to work hard at it to move upfrom his entry-level position.“You won’t always know what you wantto do right away, and that’s okay. Onceyou do know where you want to go, youneed to apply yourself, and you will excel,”he added.Valuable mentors and friendsCandace Robertson ’98 A&S, who majoredin biology, is now a research manager at theInstitute for Women’s Health and Leadershipin the College of Medicine at DrexelUniversity in Philadelphia. Her definingmoment at Villanova, as a liberal arts andsciences student, was in the lasting relationshipsshe made with her friends, thefaculty and the staff, she told the audience.“I met all of my friends at Villanova,”Robertson said. “We are still very much intouch today.”The A&S faculty mentorship wasanother valuable tool, Robertson said. HerVillanova education, she said, gave her theabilities not just to master her field but toapply her skills elsewhere in the “real world.”The A&S faculty members “teachyou to think critically and how toimprove your writing,” Robertson noted.“Good writing skills are, if not one of,the most important skills that a collegegraduate can take into the world,” sheconcluded.“Of course, there were not many womenin the field, but I kept doing my best andalways offered new ideas,” she said. She hasbeen instrumental in ESPN’s workplacediversity initiatives. Today, Gatti is thesenior vice president of Communicationsand Outreach for ESPN/ABC Sports.“It truly is the faith and values here at Villanova that sustain you.”—Rosa Gatti ’72 A&SRosa Gatti ’72 A&S (right) talks about overcoming gender barriers in sports broadcasting,as Candace Robertson ’98 A&S, a women’s health research manager, looks on.Cable sports pioneerAs a high school student, Rosa Gatti ’72A&S was going to apply to Rosemont College,but when Villanova started admittingwomen, she was very excited and could notwait to apply. However, she added, therewere challenges when she arrived.“I was one of about 500 women in amostly male college, and some of them,you could tell, didn’t want us there,” Gattisaid. When asked how she overcame thebarriers, she insisted that it was a processof trial and error, both during her time atthe University and in her career pathtoward public relations in sports. “It trulyis the faith and values here at Villanovathat sustain you,” said Gatti, who majoredin modern languages.Gatti’s career was launched in sportsinformation at Villanova. In 1980, shejoined ESPN in its infancy, and beganto shape its communications stragegies.In 1983, Gatti was awarded an A&SAlumni Medallion, and she is a formerVillanova trustee.Although her degree is in foreign languages,Gatti emphasized the importanceof taking advantage of every course, notjust those in one’s major, adding thatcourses in communication are moreimportant now than ever.Gatti concluded by offering three tipsfor success: gain as much knowledge aspossible; be honest; and be proactive,especially if it means going out of one’scomfort zone.“When I graduated, there was no suchthing as cable television,” Gatti saidwith a laugh. “But now it’s everywhere.Who knows what lies ahead five yearsfrom now?”For more information on the College,visit www.villanova.edu/artsci/college/newsevents.Summer 2007 55

Campus UpdateVillanova Extends its Best Wishesto Retiring Joe McDonnellBY MICHAEL NATARO ’06 A&S, ’08 G.S.He has seen six Villanova Universitypresidents. He has witnessed Villanova’stransformation into a co-ed institution.He has observed the construction ofsuch cornerstone buildings as the ConnellyCenter, the new Bartley Hall andthe St. Augustine Center for the LiberalArts. Joseph McDonnell, supervisor andfacilities manager of the Mendel ScienceCenter, has decided to retire after havingserved Villanova for 40 years.“Some of my best memories of Villanovaare all the changes I’ve witnessed,”said McDonnell. “I arrived here five yearsafter Mendel was built. I’ve seen classroomstransformed into labs, I’ve seenwomen admitted to the University forthe first time and the construction ofalmost half the campus as we know ittoday.” He added, “There are certainly alot more female students here now; morefemale faculty, too.”McDonnell worked in Falvey MemorialLibrary from 1973 to 2000. He rememberswhen “Old Falvey” was the main library,when St. Mary’s was an Augustinian seminary,when there was no Connelly Centerand no Kennedy Hall, when South Campusand West Campus weren’t yet on the map.“When I got here, there was a strictdress code—short sleeves had to be belowthe elbow,” McDonnell said.Hired by Villanova’sBoard of Trustees in 1967 tomanage Mendel’s facilities,McDonnell counts as someof his fondest memories therelationships that he forgedover the years with facultyand the Augustinian friars.In his early years on campus,“Every building hadAugustinian faculty in itand there was an Augustinianprefect in each ofthe dormitories,” he said.“One of my dear friends wasDr. John A. McLain [a biologyfaculty member nowdeceased], who was a terrificguy. He was made an honoraryAugustinian because hedonated his summer schoolsalary to the AugustinianOrder. It’s great to see thegood side of people.”Good people have beena constant during his fourdecades. But he also sees that “There’s a differentway of doing things now than therewas before. There’s a different way of teaching,too. We can still use more classroomsthough; I’ve been hollering that for years.”When Joseph McDonnell began to work at Villanova 40 years ago,the St. Augustine Center for the Liberal Arts wasn’t yet built.Asked what he will do in retirement,McDonnell emphatically expressed hisdesire to do absolutely nothing. Almostnothing, that is: “I want to make sure Istay in shape. I’m 74, and now it’s time todo what I want to do.”Phi Kappa Phi Inducts Students and FacultyBY HOLLY STRATTSThe Villanova Chapter of Phi KappaPhi held its 33rd annual inductionceremony on April 15 to welcome as newmembers 117 undergraduates, 50 graduatestudents and four faculty members. Theceremony took place in the VillanovaRoom of the Connelly Center. The honorsociety’s primary objective is to recognizeand promote superior scholarship in allfields of higher education.“The event was attended by manyfamily and friends of this outstandinggroup of students,” noted the chapter’spresident, Dr. Peggy Chaudhry, assistantprofessor of management in the VillanovaSchool of Business.Phi Kappa Phi invites seniors who are inthe upper 10 percent of their class scholasticallyand juniors in the top 7.5 percentof their class. Graduate students are nominatedby their department chair. Facultymembers who have demonstrated scholarlydistinction also are considered.The keynote speaker, Dr. Robert D.Stokes, assistant vice president for academicaffairs in Part-Time and ContinuingStudies, took as his theme “DefiningMoments.” Dr. Chaudhry noted that he56 Villanova Magazine“inspired the audience” with his talk drawingfrom the thoughts of Thomas Jefferson.The chapter participates in an annualGraduate Fellowship competition. Thisyear, Patrick Kane ’07 A&S, who majoredin biology, was awarded $5,000 from thenational Phi Kappa Phi and $500 from theVillanova Chapter. He plans to attendmedical school. Michael Wagner ’07A&S, who received a $500 runner-upaward, is headed for law school.Frank Lagor ’06 M.E., now a graduatestudent at the University of Pennsylvania,“spoke about how our chapter’sGraduate Fellowship and the nationalPhi Kappa Phi Graduate Fellowshiphelped him pay for his tuition for 2006-07,” Chaudhry added.Phi Kappa Phi is the nation’s oldestand largest interdisciplinary honor society.

Philosophy Graduate Students Organize Scholarly ConferenceBY ANTHONY MAALOUF ’08 G.S.Graduate students and scholars fromacross the United States and Canadaattended Villanova University’s 12thannual Graduate Student in PhilosophyConference on March 31. Centered onthe theme of “Philosophy and Sexuality,”the conference was sponsored by Villanova’sPhilosophy Graduate StudentUnion and co-sponsored by the departmentof philosophy.Two Villanova doctoral students, JessicaElkayam and Geoffrey Karabin, led the studentteam that organized the conference.Elkayam is studying ancient Greek philosophy,Heidegger, French phenomenologyand comparative literature. Karabin focuseson modern philosophy, philosophy of religionand Christian Existentialism.Following a continental breakfast in theSt. Augustine Center for the Liberal Arts,students and faculty headed toBartley Hall for the first of theday’s three panels. Graduatestudents presented their papers,with each one followed by aresponse from a Villanovagraduate student.In the first panel, MatthewWalker of Yale University presented“Idolatrous Eros: Onthe Role of Apollodorus in theSymposium,” with a response byAdrienne St. Clair. The secondpaper was “Hos Eromenon:Aristotle at the Limits of Metaphysics,” byErick Jimenez of The New School, withJames Eric Butler responding.After a luncheon, at the second panelMitchell Verter of York University presented“Levinas, Perverter,” with theresponse from Alexander Kratchman.Taine Duncan of Duquesne Universitypresented “Testimony to the Inadequacyof Discursive Regimes: The Hysteric asCreative Rupture in Foucauldian History,”with a response by Neil Brophy.The third panel’s sole paper was“Matrices of Desire, Subjects of Love”by Patrick Gamez of the University ofAlberta. Yong Michael Kim responded.In his keynote speech, Dr. AlphonsoLingis, a Penn State professor emeritusof philosophy, closed the conference inprovocative and dramatic style. In a darkenedroom, he gave his presentation usingslides and background music. He earned adoctorate in philosophy at the CatholicUniversity of Louvain in Belgium. His mostrecent publications are First Person Singular(2006), Body Transformations (2005) andTrust (2004).A closing reception followed his address.For more information, visit philosophy.villanova.edu.At Candidates’ Day, Parents and Accepted StudentsLearn About Campus Life at VillanovaBY ANTHONY MAALOUF ’08 G.S.The Office of University Admission,along with student members of theVillanova Ambassadors and the Blue KeySociety, on April 14 at Candidates’ Daywelcomed students who have been acceptedfor the Class of 2011. At this annual weekendevent, accepted students and their familiesbecome more familiar with VillanovaUniversity’s academic programs, campusactivities and community. There were alsoevents for those who arrived on Friday.The busy Saturday morning schedulebegan with a breakfast and entertainmentfrom the talented Villanovans of MusicActivities. Dr. Teresa “Terry” Nance,assistant vice president for MulticulturalAffairs, opened the program, and the Rev.Peter M. Donohue, O.S.A., ’75 A&S,University president, gave an address.Michael M. Gaynor ’88 G.S., director ofUniversity Admission, also greeted thecandidates and their families.Each college hosted a luncheon andpresentation for its prospective studentsand their parents. At these open houseevents, hosted by academic departments,candidates interacted with faculty fromtheir program of choice.Other sessions focused on Villanova’sLearning Communities, Campus Ministry,Financial Assistance, International Studies,the Secondary Education TeacherCertification Program and the healthprofessions. At a seminar for “first-timers,”current students and their parents talkedwith candidates and their parents aboutcollege life at Villanova. Some of the parentswere Villanovans themselves. Manyshowed their school spirit by wearingwhite-and-blue stickers that read, “I wenthere and so do my kids.”Candidates’ Day concluded with anevening Mass at the St. Thomas of VillanovaChurch.Villanova’s fearless mascot, the Wildcat, wason hand April 14 to help accepted studentsand their parents get to know Villanova better.Candidates and their parents heard first-handabout the University community from currentstudents and their parents.JOHN WELSH (BOTH)Summer 2007 57

DISFORIAEditors of Essays on Chilean Democracy Receive AwardBY ANTHONY MAALOUF ’08 G.S.Acompilation of scholarly essays on thelegacy of Chile’s own “9/11” event in1973 has led to an award for its co-editors.They are Dr. Silvia Nagy-Zekmi, professor ofclassical and modern languages and literaturesat Villanova University, and Dr. FernandoLeiva, assistant professor of Latin American,Caribbean and U.S. Latino Studies at theUniversity at Albany (SUNY). They sharedthe 2007 Arthur P. Whitaker Prize for thebest book in Latin American Studies publishedin 2005-06. The award is given everytwo years by the Middle Atlantic Council ofLatin American Studies.The book they co-edited, Democracy inChile: The Legacy of September 11, 1973(2005, Sussex Academic Press), is a collectionof interdisciplinary essays andconference papers about the long-lastingimpact of the military coup that led to themilitary dictatorship of Augusto Pinochet.His rise to power brought an end to thedemocratically elected Marxist governmentof Salvador Allende.Both scholars have spoken about theirresearch at Villanova events celebratingHispanic Heritage Month. They havefound that expectations for democracy inChile were at odds with the neo-liberaleconomic model brought about by thePinochet government.Dr. Nagy-Zekmi, who chaired the departmentfor three years, spent 2006-07 on sabbaticalin Hungary, supported by a FulbrightSenior grant. She earned her Ph.D. fromELTE university in Budapest. Her researchon postcolonial and other cultural theoriesincludes studying gender issues in NorthAfrica and contemporary literature in LatinAmerica and North Africa.Dr. Silvia Nagy-Zekmi researches postcolonialand other cultural theories. She is a professorof classical and modern languages andliteratures at Villanova.COURTESY DR. SILVIA NAGY-ZEKMIJOHN WELSHWomen’s Studies Marks Achievements and Sets GoalsBY ANTHONY MAALOUF ’08 G.S.An informal panel of faculty, staff,students and administrators cametogether for a discussion on “The Role ofWomen (and Women’s Studies) at VillanovaUniversity.” They met on March 22in Falvey Memorial Library.Dr. Sheryl P. Bowen, associate professorof communication and director of theWomen’s Studies Program, and Dr. BarbaraE. Wall, associate professor of philosophyDr. Barbara E. Wall (second from left), associate professor ofphilosophy and special assistant to the president for MissionEffectiveness, reviews the evolution of the Women’s Studies Programduring the past two decades.and special assistant to the president forMission Effectiveness, reviewed the program’shistory. Dr. Wall was credited withbeginning the program in 1988. “However,classes in women’s studies started in 1976,”she said, and over the years, the programhas evolved. Today, students enrolled invarious majors can opt for either a concentrationor a minor in Women’s Studies.Dr. Bowen noted, “We have 25 studentsnow, enrolled in oneor the other, but thenumber varies.”The discussion thenturned to the questionof instituting a degreeprogram in which studentscould declareWomen’s Studies as amajor. “It’s been anidea that we’ve workedon,” said Bowen. “Butit was shot down, awhile back.”Nevertheless, someadministrators attendingthe discussionsuggested moving forward with the idea.“Let’s resurrect this,” said Dr. Helen K.Lafferty, University vice president. Shenoted that ideas should be followed byaction. “We don’t want to be back here20 years from now with the same objective,”she said.Among the other topics were whetherthe program should be named “Women’sStudies” or “Gender Studies.” This is ascholarly debate that goes beyond programsor departments. At Villanova, thisinterdisciplinary program’s courses includediscussion of masculinity and of gendermore generally.Those present also talked about how topresent the program to freshmen, eitherthrough Orientation seminars or by havingstudents visit classrooms.Being a student of Women’s Studies hasits struggles, according to several of thestudents present. Some said have experiencedunfavorable reactions when theyintroduced themselves as a student ofWomen’s Studies or to a greater extent, asa feminist.Dr. Lafferty encouraged ambassadors ofthe program to talk about how an educationin Women’s Studies changed theirlife. “After all, this is what education is allabout,” she said.For more information, visit www.villanova.edu/womensstudies.58 Villanova Magazine

Law School Symposium Addresses Human TraffickingBY TAINAH MICHIDA ’08 A&SEvery year, between 700,000 and900,000 men, women and childrenbecome victims of human traffickingworldwide. Between 14,500 and 17,500 ofthem are brought to the United States,where they are forced to work in brothels,sweatshops and even private homes.Frightened by false threats, such as arrestsand deportation, the victims usually continueto labor and suffer in silence.To address this issue, the VillanovaUniversity School of Law’s Clinical Programhosted the Human Trafficking Symposiumon February 22 in Garey Hall. Thesymposium drew exceptional attendancefrom undergraduate and graduate students,faculty and the community.The speakers included representativesfrom Catholic organizations, the city ofPhiladelphia and the United Nations.Michele R. Pistone, J.D., a professor oflaw at Villanova, moderated the symposium.She is director of the Clinical Programand director of the Clinic for Asylum,Refugee and Emigrant Services (CARES).In her introduction, she reminded the audiencethat human trafficking exists “in ourneighborhood” as well, and that the issuemust be addressed from a local as well as aninternational perspective.Pistone noted that CARES is “one ofthe best manifestations of the VillanovaLaw School’s identity as a Catholic andAugustinian institution.”Mary DeLorey, a policy analyst fromCatholic Relief Services, said in her talkthat human trafficking wasn’t “somethingthat’s fallen from the sky. Trafficking isboth a tragic and predictable response toeconomic and social disparities. Whenpeople have few options, they look to differentalternatives to meet the needs oftheir family.”Wendy Young, coordinator of U.S.and external relations at the Office of theUnited Nations High Commissioner forRefugees, discussed the relationshipbetween human trafficking victims andrefugees. The two groups share similarstories, according to Young. Their sourcecountries, such as Liberia and morerecently Iraq, are usually the same.Because refugees typically lack properdocumentation, food and shelter, they aremore vulnerable to the lure of humantrafficking. Young argued that traffickingitself can lead individuals to seek refugefrom their home nations.Robert Courtney, chief of the OrganizedCrime Strike Force in Philadelphiasince 2004, has been the city’s coordinatorfor investigations pertaining tohuman trafficking. In his remarks, headdressed his experience in investigatingand prosecuting the individuals involved.“My view is that if somebody has trafficked,that person is likely to havetrafficked in the past and will traffic inthe future,” he said.Courtney, in discussing the local aspectsof the issue, recounted the case of a Chinesewoman who paid $80,000 to be flown fromBeijing to New York City with her baby.“It was not human trafficking yet, but itcould have been,” Courtney stated.When immigration officials approachedthe woman at John F. Kennedy InternationalAirport, she told them her story andagreed to work undercover. The perpetratorswere arrested.Christina Miller, coordinator of theArchdiocese of Philadelphia’s Anti-Trafficking Project, noted that “Being acity, Philadelphia is susceptible to commonexploitation of women and children.”She added that “Most peopledon’t know human trafficking exists andthat it is happening in their backyard.”Calling upon the audience to help raiseawareness, Miller said, “I would encourageyou to ask yourself what you can doabout this.”Miller concluded the symposium with apositive message for the group: “You canadvocate for change—advocate for positivechange.”Students Commended for Research on Catholic Social ThoughtBY ANTHONY MAALOUF ’08 G.S.Three Villanovans were presented withawards for their outstanding researchpapers exploring Catholic Social Thought.The ceremony took place on April 27 inFalvey Memorial Library. The annual competitionis sponsored by Villanova University’sOffice for Mission Effectiveness.Dr. Barbara E. Wall, special assistant tothe president for Mission Effectiveness and anassociate professor of philosophy, welcomedthe audience. Dr. Lowell S. Gustafson, professorof political science and chair of thedepartment, gave some background informationon Catholic Social Thought.“You’re continuing a fine tradition thatPope Leo XIII began in 1891,” Dr. Gustafsonnoted. Each of the recipients spokeThe Rev. Peter M. Donohue, O.S.A., ’75A&S, University president, honored the threestudent award recipients: (from left) AnthonyFoti ’07 J.D.; Brian Murray ’08 A&S and ErikSheets ’10 Egr.JOHN WELSHfor 10 minutes about his or her research.One award is given in each of three categoriesbased on class standing.First-year student category: Erik Sheets,who is majoring in Engineering, presentedhis paper on “A Catholic Understandingof Fasting.”Undergraduate (upperclassmen) category:Brian Murray ’08 A&S, a philosophy major,discussed his research on “Culture in Crisis:The Decline of Concern for the CommonGood and Social Relationships in America.”Graduate student category: Anthony Foti’07 J.D. presented his paper on “Could JesusCoach High School Football? Maybe in NewJersey: School Prayer in Borden v. SchoolDistrict of the Township of East Brunswick.”The Rev. Peter M. Donohue, O.S.A., ’75A&S, University president, presented theaward certificates and checks. The graduatestudent and upperclassman award is $500,and the first-year student award is $200.Summer 2007 59

A Poet Adept in Having Fun with Flarf, Cento, Blogging and SpamBY KATHLEEN SCAVELLODr. Justin Quinn’s advanced creativewriting class assignments did, by hisown admission, get “a bit weird.” Studentswere asked to lose, not find, their voices.They were required to write poetry usingedgy literary devices such as “flarf,” a collage-basedform of avant-garde poetry thatcombines “capture” phrases from Googlesearches, and “cento,” a technique thatassembles a poem from excerpts of otherauthors’ writings. Blogs and spam werealso mined for experimental literary treasure.And, no one in his classes walkedaway unchanged.“I joke with my students that I’mlearning more from them than they learnfrom me,” said Dr. Quinn, a visiting Irishpoet and holder of the Charles A. HeimboldJr. Endowed Chair in Irish Studiesduring the Spring Semester at VillanovaUniversity. The Heimbold Chair wasestablished by Charles A. Heimbold Jr.’54 A&S (see page 2).But, between teaching his advancedcreative writing course and a modern Irishpoetry class, it’s clear there was a whole lotof learning going on all way around.Finding a new poetic voiceWith students, “The point is not reallyto get them to stop expressing theiremotions, but to channel them in a differentway, to put them through differentdirections, different voices. For themost part, this can be very liberating,”Quinn explained.“If you sit down with a friend to talkabout your emotions, you’ll often find yourselfbeing railroaded into certain ways ofexpressing yourself. We’re often prisoners tothat kind of emotional honesty,” he added.But, most of all, in learning to becomemore creative, poets and writers need “ahealthy bit of goofing off. There has to beroom for play,” Quinn said.They also have to maintain a constantsense of wonder. Quinn, who hails originallyfrom Dublin but who now callsPrague, Czech Republic, home, has foundhis short sojourn at Villanova “endlesslyexciting.” In Prague, where he has livedfor more than a decade, he is an associateprofessor of English and American Studiesat Charles University.“I love America. It’s almost this shotof energy coming here. Just to breathe theair—it’s a different air here, the air of freedom,”Quinn said.His family, which includes his wife,Tereza Límanová, and their sons, Finbarand Manus, “get a thrill out of going tothe supermarket,” he said. “We visited theKing of Prussia Mall. It was like Americantourists going to the Eiffel Tower.”Taking his son to meet the schoolbus, “amythical object for Europeans,” has been “astrange and wonderful experience,” he added.Captivated by the styleof a Pennsylvania poetAlthough Quinn’s stint as a visiting IrishStudies professor was his first teachingexperience in the United States, he haslong been attracted to American poetryand literature. In fact, so captivated wasQuinn by the style of Wallace Stevens(1879-1957) that he wrote his doctoraldissertation on him. Quinn urges Villanovansto discover this poet from Reading,Pa., whose style he characterized as “astunning mixture of philosophy and sensuality.”His re-assessment of Stevens’ work,Gathered Beneath the Storm: Wallace Stevens,Nature and Community, was publishedby UCD Press in 2002.Quinn, himself a prolific poet, author,educator and lecturer, has published twocollections of poetry, Waves and Trees (2006)and Fuselage (2002) through The GalleryPress. Two other collections, The ’O’o’a’a’Bird (short-listed for the Forward Prize in1995) and Privacy (1999) were published byCarcanet. Quinn holds a bachelor’s degreein modern English and philosophy and adoctorate in American poetry from TrinityCollege, Dublin. He is fluent in Czech andreads proficiently in Irish and French.Students, compared and contrastedThe differences between European and Villanovanstudents have intrigued Quinn.“The students I taught in Prague werevery different. They’d be focused onTeaching atVillanova thisspring, Dr. JustinQuinn enlivenedhis courses withcreativity-expandingtechniques forwriting poetry. Heheld the CharlesA. Heimbold Jr.Endowed Chair inIrish Studies.English and American literature and they’dhave three or four years solid of it beforethey’d come to me. Students here comefrom the [Villanova] School of Business,biology, etc., so literature might not be atthe center of their interest. It was a challengefor me at the start [to determine] howto pitch it,” he said of his Villanova courses.Quinn also was surprised to find studentshere a bit reserved at the beginning. “Ithought American students would be muchmore vocal than European students. If theyhad nothing to say, they wouldn’t say anything.But, if they had something to say,they’d come out with it,” the poet said.American undergraduate education ismuch more varied, and Villanova has a muchstronger sense of campus life, than he finds inhis urban Prague experience, Quinn said.Asked what he thought of Villanova asa teaching institution, Quinn replied, “Ithink they’re really dedicated to it. It’llsound like I’m telling you what you wantto hear, but they really are. The degree ofattention to students is really impressive.”An Irish connection back to 1842The importance of Villanova’s Irish connectionwas made immediately apparentto Quinn after walking around the graveyardnear the St. Thomas of VillanovaMonastery.“I think anyone seeing those names willinstantly know the back stories—the parallellives between the immigrants and the peoplewho stayed at home. It just doesn’t need anyexplaining to me,” Quinn said. “It’s interestingto see the way the identification remainsso important to students here.”After touring a bit of the United Statesthis summer, Quinn will return to Prague.There, he will resume teaching at CharlesUniversity where, as at Villanova, hisstudents had best be prepared for someassignments that might just be considered“a bit weird.”

Three Alumnae Receive Nursing’s Highest AwardBY ANN BARROW MCKENZIE ’86 NUR., ’91 M.S.N.Dr. M. Louise Fitzpatrick, Connelly Endowed Dean and Professor, presentedCollege of Nursing medallions to three distinguished alumnae at Nursing’s18th Annual Mass and Alumni Awards Ceremony, held on April 21 in theSt. Thomas of Villanova Church. The event is co-sponsored by the College and its NursingAlumni Society. The honorees’ quotations are from their acceptance speeches.Madeline McCarthy Bell ’83 Nur.Medallion for DistinguishedLeadership in Administrationof Health Care ServicesEach day, Madeline McCarthy Bell ’83Nur. proves that partnerships betweenhospitals, children and families are a priority.She has been associated with TheChildren’s Hospital of Philadelphia(CHOP) since her graduation from theCollege of Nursing 24 years ago. TakingNursing’s sense of mission with her toCHOP, which is consistently ranked thebest U.S. pediatric hospital, has meantBell has kept families at the core of herpractice. She was awarded this medallionfor her strategic vision and commitmentto family-centered care in a challenginghealth-care environment.While vice president for patient accessand clinical services, Bell took on themammoth task of assessing and restructuringCHOP’s patient access and revenuecycle. She turned emergency roombacklogs and misaligned departmentsinto a highly regarded, streamlined systemthat effectively serves the needs ofthe hospital, its providers, insurers andmost importantly, its children and families.Concurrently, Bell developed numerouscommunity-based programs in Philadelphiaand several new national centersfor excellence, including those for attentiondeficit hyperactivity disorder andfeeding/swallowing care.Now CHOP’s senior vice president forpatient access, revenue cycle and ambulatorynetwork, Bell sets the example for herteam of 20 department heads and morethan 3,000 staff members. She is the executivefor 44 pediatric ambulatory sites and10 community hospital partnerships withnumerous associated responsibilities. Bellconsults internationally, most recently inChile and Ireland.Bell recalls fondly her Nursing leadershipcourse, as well as the lessons of professionalismthat have shaped her career. Shepoints with pride to the high number ofVillanova nurses in practice at CHOP. “Itis a badge of honor,” she says, “They havean impact every day.”Dr. Pamela Zurkowski Cacchione’84 Nur.Medallion for DistinguishedContributions to Nursing Scholarship,Practice and ResearchAs a Nursing undergraduate, PamZurkowski demonstrated the same enthusiasticspirit and commitment to makinga difference that she does today as Dr.Pamela Zurkowski Cacchione ’84 Nur.,educator, geriatric nurse practitioner,researcher and organizational leader. Shewas awarded the medallion for her excellencein multiple realms and for reflectingthe values and mission of Villanova’sCatholic and Augustinian heritage.Dr. Cacchione has developed as an outstandingscholar and nursing exemplarwhose research provides valuable insightsand evidence on which to base the clinicaldecisions that improve the care of theelderly and their quality of life.Since 1992, she has taught at SaintLouis University, where she currentlyserves as an associate professor and coordinatorof the master’s program that preparesgerontological advanced practice nurses.She engages weekly in her own clinicalpractice, thereby providing patients withthe direct benefit of her expertise.Co-editor of the journal Clinical NursingResearch, Cacchione publishes herwork in top-tier nursing and medical journals.Her research focuses on Alzheimer’spatients and concerns related to mentalconfusion in the elderly, sensory deprivationamong elders and critical healthpolicyissues that impact the aging population.Her professional presentations arenumerous and well-received. A $1.47 milliongrant from the National Institute forNursing Research supports her work.Cacchione described how Villanovaand the College taught her to “make adifference.” She views the elderly asbeing grounded in spirituality and sheDr. M. Louise Fitzpatrick (left), Connelly Endowed Dean and Professor, and the Rev. Peter M.Donohue, O.S.A., ’75 A&S, University president, congratulate the Nursing medallion recipients:(from left) Dr. Pamela Zurkowski Cacchione ’84 Nur., Madeline McCarthy Bell ’83 Nur. and Dr.Beverly LeBar Welhan ’83 M.S.N.Summer 2007 61

approaches providing care to them as aministry. She is grateful for the College’shaving instilled in her “an inquiringmind…to ask why we do what we do,”which was the germination for herresearch into hearing and vision impairmentin the elderly.Dr. Beverly LeBar Welhan ’83 M.S.N.Medallion for DistinguishedContributions to Nursing EducationThis medallion honors Dr. Beverly LeBarWelhan ’83 M.S.N. for her leadership,mentorship and knowledge of sound educationalprinciples, which in tandem withher creative approaches to program developmentmake her stand apart from herpeers. She has a highly successful career inpreparing new generations of nurses forpatient care and motivating them tocontinue their education.Early on, Dr. Welhan identified her owntalent for teaching and her profession’sneed for mentors. In 1998, she was nameddirector and professor of nursing at MontgomeryCounty Community College(MCCC) in Blue Bell, Pa. She currently isserving as interim dean of health and physicaleducation. She has developed MCCC’sassociate’s degree in nursing into a premierprogram and is one of its key spokespersons.At MCCC, Welhan provides innovativecurriculum leadership. Her creativecommunity service projects involve herstudents and she maintains high standardsof performance for students and faculty.Welhan serves on the governing boardof the Montco-Mercy Nursing & CommunityPartnership, which provides servicesin Montgomery County. She also hasserved on accreditation-related committeesand boards and presents frequently toprofessional groups.The nursing professor credits the College’sM.S.N. program in nursing educationfor her professional development. “Itmade me a reflective thinker,” Welhansays, adding that she also values her “outstandingfaculty mentors.” She describedusing the lessons learned at Villanova toguide other educators. Noting that theCollege’s reach extends well beyond Philadelphiato a national and internationallevel, Welhan mentioned that 50 percentof her nursing education colleagues atMCCC earned an M.S.N. from Villanova.Ann Barrow McKenzie ’86 Nur., ’91 M.S.N.is coordinator of college relations for the Collegeof Nursing.Abstract Artist Infuses Gallery with Bursts of ColorBY ANTHONY MAALOUF ’08 G.S.Villanovans and friends from the artcommunity filled the Villanova ArtGallery in the Connelly Center for theApril 27 opening reception honoring Dr.Burton Wasserman and his work. Asrefreshments were served and a jazz quartetcharmed visitors with its smoothsounds, many marveled at his colorful collection,titled “Recent Paintings, Reliefsand Original Digital Graphic Prints.”Wasserman’s paintings are mostlyabstract and metaphorical. He welcomedthe crowd, which included some of hisformer students at Rowan University, andspoke about his artwork.“If you ask me what the piece means, Ireally couldn’t tell you,” Wasserman said.“It is all in the eye of the beholder. SometimesI am amazed that someone else’sinterpretation of a piece is completelydifferent from my own.”Wasserman is a professor emeritus ofart, having retired in 2004 after 44 years atRowan in Glassboro, N.J. He taughtcourses in printmaking, painting, design,art education, modern art and art appreciation.He graduated with honors fromBrooklyn College in 1950, then served inGermany with the U.S. Army. He earneda master’s degree (1954) and doctorate(1957), both from Teachers College,Columbia University.As he pursued his academic career asan art professor, writer and critic, Wassermanremained active in the field bypainting abstracts. His work has beenexhibited at the Philadelphia Museum ofArt; the Allentown (Pa.) Art Museum;the Delaware Art Center for the ContemporaryArts in Wilmington; theMunson-Williams-Proctor Museum ofArt in Utica, N.Y.; the New Jersey StateMuseum in Trenton; and on campusesand at other venues. His exhibits inEurope and Canada have included showsat the Stedelijk Museum in Amsterdam;the Staatsgalerie Stuttgart in Germany;the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts; andLuxembourg’s Musées de l’Etat.Among the guests was Willo Carey,executive director of WHYY Wider Horizons,an initiative focusing on the secondhalf of life. It was developed by WHYY,the public broadcasting service for GreaterPhiladelphia.Wasserman’s exhibit, which was on displaythrough June 10, was supported in partby the Pennsylvania Partners in the Arts.Dr. Burton Wasserman welcomes guests tohis exhibit of paintings, reliefs and digitalprints at the Villanova Art Gallery.Villanovans admire Wasserman’s brightabstracts, which were on exhibit this spring.JOHN WELSH (BOTH)62 Villanova Magazine

EssayA Close Brush with Burt WassermanBY ANTHONY MAALOUF ’08 G.S.Among the many works of art that yousee in the Villanova Art Galley, perhapsthe most interesting might be theartist himself. Dr. Burton Wasserman hashad more than 40 solo exhibits throughoutthe United States and other parts ofthe world. He taught art at Rowan Universityfor 44 years, has authored fivebooks and regularly contributes to theperiodicals Prime Time, Arts and Entertainmentand Art Matters. I had read his biographyonline (www.artgallery.villanova.edu/burtwassermanexhibit/index.htm).Impressed by his background andinterested in interviewing the artist, Iventured over to the Gallery on April23 to get a sneak peak. There, I encounteredWasserman unpacking hisartwork and laying the numerouspaintings on a table. Also presentwas his wife, Sara, and MaryanneErwin, assistant director of theVillanova Art Gallery.I opted not to begin the interviewimmediately because theywere busy sorting out his artworks.Why not help and interviewat the same time? So, I set asidemy notebook, put on a pair of glovesand drafted myself into the small set-upcommittee.Most of Wasserman’s artwork keeps tothe same graphic theme: bands, streaksand shards of many and varied, vivid colors.Without direction, I started to arrangethe canvases.“Hey, you’re pretty good at this,”chuckled Wasserman. He then showed mea smaller digital piece that he was particularlyproud of.“This is called ‘Tribute to St. Augustine.’Where should we put this?” he asked.I suggested placing it on the wall right bythe front door, reasoning that Gallery visitorswould see this one first and appreciatethe nod to St. Augustine. He agreed, indicatingthat Villanova University was veryspecial to him, that he has come to campusseveral times and loves it each time.“Well, you might as well be an honoraryVillanovan,” I told him. To my surprise, theJOHN WELSHartist smiled as if he had been given thegreatest compliment in the world.Eventually, all of his pieces were hung,ready for the exhibition. As I gazed around,the colors seemed to jump out. Erwin madethe appropriate observation that the roomwas “screaming with colors.”As my eyes followed oneside of the Galleryto theother, Isaw theartist himself atthe other end,seated on a bench,making his own survey. Iwalked over and asked himwhat he liked best about his longand distinguished art career. Instead ofboasting about any one work, he looked up,smiled and said, “waking up each morning.”Confused by his answer, I said, “Well,what do you mean by that?”“If I live to wake up the next day, toopen my eyes and see my wife right therenext to me, what more could you ask?”he explained.To me, this was amazing. Here was aone of the most respected artists. He hadreceived many awards and honors duringhis life, but he was most grateful for theimportant things like family. I couldeasily relate.The Wassermans, Erwin and I had alight lunch in the busy Belle Air Terrace.There, I talked with the artist about hisbackground. He is originally from Brooklyn,as I am, and considers himself to be areal New Yorker.Not one to take himself too seriously,Wasserman insisted that I call him Burt.When I asked him if there was a middlename, he just chuckled and said, “My lastname is just so long, that my mother decidedthere was no need for a middle one.”As we finished our lunch, they thankedme for helping set up the exhibit, but itwas I who should have thanked them forthe opportunity. I had gone to the Gallerythat day expecting to leave after a shortinterview, but ended up spending the bulkof my day there, getting to knowthe artist.AnthonyMaalouf’08 G.S.(left), whoworks in theOffice of Communicationand PublicAffairs, went for aninterview with Dr. BurtWasserman and left with alesson in life. And the artistfound that Maalouf had a knack for hanginghis exhibit in the Villanova Art Gallery.I learned that day that even the most celebratedof artists does not forget whatreally matters. And that, to me, is just asmarvelous as the works in the Gallery.Summer 2007 63

©MICHELINE PELLETIER/CORBISEvents Explore Legacy of Renowned Egyptian NovelistBY MICHAEL NATARO ’06 A&S, ’08 G.S.Naguib Mahfouz(left), who wonthe 1988 Nobel Prizein Literature, was awidely celebrated yethighly controversialauthor in the Arabworld. Many believehe was the mostinfluential writer inmodernizing Arabic literature because hewrote about such contentious contemporarysubjects as existentialism, socialism, homosexuality,even God—literary topics consideredtaboo in mainstream Islamic society.In April, Villanova University’s Centerfor Arab and Islamic Studies co-sponsoredfour events celebrating the life of Mahfouz,who died in August 2006.The first one was the April 3 screening ofthe Egyptian film, “Adrift on the Nile,” basedon Mahfouz’s novel centering on a houseboatin 1960s Cairo. Following the film, NasserChour, an instructor in communication,discussed the film and the author’s legacy.On April 10, Dr. Roger Allen, a Universityof Pennsylvania professor of Arabic languageand literature, lectured on “NaguibMahfouz: Retrospect on a Literary Life.”Dr. Allen, who had done much of his academicwork in Cairo, knew Mahfouz personally.He considers the author to have beenone of the most profound humanists ever tolive, and described him as having a “killersense of humor” in his use of one-liners.Mahfouz, born in Cairo in 1911, was a devoutMuslim, despite what his detractors said,Allen noted. The Nobel laureate describedEgypt and Egyptian society with “disarmingaccuracy,” noted Allen, particularly in KarnakCafé, his novel exploring a pillar of Egyptianculture: the coffee house. A writer of sagaswith recurring heroes, Mahfouz publishedmany works that allegorically addressed issuesof religion, politics and society.In 1994, as Mahfouz was leaving his Cairoapartment, he was stabbed by an Islamistfanatic, which severely damaged his writingarm and almost cost him his life. Allen notedthat the Arabic language has no clear wordsfor “fiction” or “irony,” and to some in theArab world, these concepts can seem nebulousand unclear, and even blasphemous.Allen’s lecture in the St. AugustineCenter for the Liberal Arts was followedby a wine-and-cheese reception.The third event, co-sponsored by thedepartments of theatre and of classical andmodern languages and literatures, were twoone-act plays by Mahfouz that were performedin the Connelly Center Cinema.On April 17, the two performances of TheMountain featured Villanova students andwere directed by Dr. Dina Amin. She is anassistant professor of theatre and of Arabicliterature and culture. The evening performancewas followed by a reception. Thesecond play, Death and Resurrection, onApril 17, was directed by the Rev. DavidCregan, O.S.A., assistant professor oftheatre, who also acted in the production.The final event was a screening of“Midaq Alley,” a Mexican film starringSalma Hayek and based on Mahfouz’s vividnovel set in Cairo’s alleys during WorldWar II. The film was shown on April 24 inthe Connelly Center Cinema. Dr. José LuisGastañaga Ponce de León, assistant professorof classical and modern languages andliteratures, then discussed the film.“The events were extremely successfuland well-attended,” said Chour. “Theywere a wonderful opportunity to show theVillanova community the artistic contributionsof the Nobel Prize laureate in theareas of theatre, cinema and literature.”Mahfouz’ influence reached not onlythroughout Egypt and the Arab world, butglobally, he added.The Legal Challenges of Islamic Law in Western DemocraciesBY ANTHONY MAALOUF ’08 G.S.Muslim immigrants do not alwaysassimilate into Western-style societies,especially in Europe where they representa growing population. Dr. CatherineWarrick, assistant professor of political scienceat Villanova University, is researchingthe serious legal questions these democraciesnow face when religious law and civillaw conflict. She gave a talk about herresearch on March 16 in the Bryn MawrRoom of the Connelly Center. It was thefirst in a faculty research series sponsored bythe department of political science.The paper Dr. Warrick presented,“Islamic Law in the Legal Systems of WesternDemocracies,” examined the question ofwhether democratic legal systems can incorporatedifferent legal traditions, particularlyIslamic law (shari’a). She is studying cases—in Canada, the United Kingdom andIndia—where Muslim minority populationshave argued, in some cases successfully, for64 Villanova MagazineIncorporatingreligious law intodemocracies raisesserious questionsbut could also leadto “modernizing”of the religiouslaw, accordingto Dr. CatherineWarrick, an assistantprofessor of political science at Villanova.the state’s extension of legitimacy to legalpractices based on shari’a.For example, Canada had an option toallow a Muslim couple’s divorce case to behandled by a Muslim tribunal, rather thanby the Canadian legal system. “It was a voluntaryoption, designed to relieve the statefrom all the cases it had to deal with,” Warrickadded. However, the problem is whetherthe state should enforce religious law. “Whatdo you do when there is an appeal to theJOHN WELSHruling? Eventually the state needs to take arole, and this poses problems for a pluralistsystem like this one,” she said.The question of whether religious law,particularly Islamic law, can be incorporatedthrough pluralism has a mixedanswer. “It is ‘yes’ or ‘no,’ depending onhow skeptical one is,” Warrick said. “TheCanadian system, which also allowed forCatholics and Jews to conduct their ownlegal practices, held for 14 years before itwas outlawed.”Incorporating different legal traditionsinto democracies raises serious questions,especially about gender equality, Warrickconcluded. However, there also could bereformatory outcomes, where the integrationof religious law into democratic systemscould, in fact, “modernize” the religious law.Warrick earned her Ph.D. at GeorgetownUniversity in 2002 and researches comparativelaw, Middle East politics and genderissues. To encourage discussion following hertalk, those attending had been asked to readher paper in advance. She also presented thepaper during the fall 2006 conference of theAmerican Political Science Association.

Scholarships and Awards Go to Three VillanovansEach year, Villanova University studentsare honored with prestigiousscholarships and awards. Here are justthree of these outstanding students.Jaclyn K. “Jacy” Farwell ’07 Nur.this summer begins a year of teachingEnglish as a Second Language in SouthKorea, thanks to winning a FulbrightTeaching Grant. Farwell’s selection wasbased not only on her academic achievementsbut on her diverse and extensivecontributions to the Villanova community.She served as a leader and mentor inthe College of Nursing, as a tutor throughProject Sunshine and the department oftheology and religious studies, and ascommander of Bravo Company in Villanova’sNROTC.Through the Fulbright program, Farwellalso is learning Korean, which connectsher with her family heritage. One ofher career aspirations is to improve healthcare for those with language barriers.Christine Feldmeier ’07 A&S receivedthis year’s Thomas J. Mentzer MemorialHaving tutored in Philadelphia and taught healthpromotion in Peru, Jaclyn K. “Jacy” Farwell ’07Nur. is spending her Fulbright year in SouthKorea teaching English as a Second Language.Award from Villanova’s Center for Peaceand Justice Education. The award recognizesa graduating senior who has contributedsignificantly through volunteer workto “expanding opportunities for the poorand underprivileged.” Feldmeier, whomajored in chemistry and biochemistry, willbegin studying medicine this fall at ThomasJefferson Medical College in Philadelphia.In the Dominican Republic, Feldmeieras a student was instrumental in initiatinga health clinic project and a program toteach piano to children and teen-agers inthe impoverished province of San Juan laMaguana. She plans to enlist support forand serve at the clinic and to make a differencein the lives of the poor throughher medical training. She also was activeon the Villanova Habitat for Humanitysteering committee and took part in missiontrips to Peru and South Africa. Shevolunteers at SILOAM, a center for AIDSwellness in Philadelphia.Haig Norian ’08 E.E. was one of 317juniors and sophomores selected nationallyto receive a 2007 Barry M. GoldwaterScholarship. This prestigious award recognizesexcellence in the sciences, engineeringand mathematics and supports a year or twoof graduate study for students who planresearch careers in these fields. Norian wantsto conduct research on energy harvestingand conservation, specializing in electronicmaterials science and signal processing.Seeing the Artistic and Literary Sides of GarbageBY ANTHONY MAALOUF ’08 G.S.or contemporary writers, what“Fgleams is trash,” observed Dr.Patricia Yaeger, who is the Henry SimmonsFrieze Collegiate Professor of Englishand Women’s Studies at the University ofMichigan. “Junk is becoming more fascinatingalso for modern artists, who areamazed at both the busted and the rusted.”At a March 20 faculty luncheon, Dr.Yaeger examined the social status of trash inmodern and postmodern literary and visualcultures. Titled “Luminous Trash: The Deathof Nature and the Apotheosis of Detritus,”her talk in the DeLeon Room of the St.Augustine Center for the Liberal Arts waspart of a series of faculty luncheons andlectures sponsored by the Villanova Centerfor Liberal Education.Yaeger earned a doctorate in Englishliterature at Yale University. She has publishedon 20th-century American literature,visual arts, Southern fiction, feministtheory, literary theory, geography andtrash in modern literature.Reading selections from modern andpostmodern poets, she observed that a literaryfascination with nature is rivaled bya literary fascination with trash.Using slides, the literary critic documentedseveral visual examples of trashused in the arts. Among them were thousandsof dead flies mounted on a canvasthat twinkled with reflected light, an abandonedhouse cut down the middle by achainsaw to allow sunlight to shine throughand a sculpture of a human dischargingshimmering jewels as a waste product.“There is a glorification in trashing,”Yaeger noted. Businesses have caught on,too, she said, referencing a commercialshowing a garbage truck driving throughbeautiful scenery and ending up at a natureReading from poems and showing slides,Dr. Patricia Yaeger, a University of Michiganscholar, explored “luminous trash.”preserve. A voiceover notes that the trashremoval company’s efforts have led to convertinga landfill into a nature preserve.“So are we talking about waste, natureor culture?” Yaeger asked. “Maybe theanswer is all three.”Trash is such an interesting culturaltopic, she noted, because these items arehuman-made and have a human history tothem, which enable them to tell a story tothe observer. The anthropologic fascinationwith discarded items, Yaeger said, isnot all that different from an antique collector’sfascination with very old objects.For more information on the VillanovaCenter for Liberal Education, whichwas inaugurated on April 16, visit www.villanova.edu/artsci/vcle.Summer 2007 65JOHN WELSH

AthleticsCoaches Team up toTalk About TeachingBY ANTHONY MAALOUF ’08 G.S.JOHN WELSH (ALL)Head Coach Andy Talley uses variousassessments in encouraging football teammembers to set goals.all-day workshop for facultyon May 17, WildcatAtancoaches discussed their ideasfor motivation, mentoring and teachingstudents. Titled “Winning Approaches:Villanova University Athletic CoachesShare Successful Teaching Strategies,”the panel was sponsored by the VillanovaInstitute for Teaching and Learning(VITAL).Dr. Carol A. Weiss, director of VITAL,introduced the panel. The moderator wasDr. Ray Heitzmann ’64 A&S, professor ofeducation and human services. The panelistswere coaches from various teams:Joanie Milhous, head coach for fieldhockey; Shanette Lee ’95 A&S, assistantcoach of women’s basketball; Andy Talley,head coach of football; and Jay Wright,head coach of men’s basketball.Now in her 13th year of coaching fieldhockey at Villanova, Milhous told theaudience that attitude mattered.“Students will watch everything youdo, from the moment you walk into yourclassroom up to the last minute,” Milhoussaid. She recalled a time when she waskicking around a water bottle during apractice, simply for exercise. When theteam members saw that, it affected theirplay, according to the coach. “Theythought that I was mad at the players,” sherecalled, “and when I asked them wherethey got that idea, they said it was mykicking the bottle.”Milhous emphasized the importance ofprojecting a positive attitude. “Your attitudeis contagious,” she concluded. “Itneeds to be positive; otherwise studentswill not do their best.” She has a policy ofnot recruiting field hockey players withbad attitudes, no matter how talented orskillful they are, because bad attitudes arejust as contagious as good ones.Mentorship was the focus of Lee’s talk.She recalled a time when one of the women’sbasketball student-athletes did not showup for some of her classes, prompting herprofessor to call the coach’s office. HeadCoach Harry Perretta ’95 G.S. referredAssistant Coach Shanette Lee ’95 A&S recalls a time when she mentored a member of thewomen’s basketball team. Joanie Milhous, head coach of field hockey, and Dr. Ray Heitzmann,the moderator, also took part in the panel.the situation toLee, whoapproached thestudent. “Shewas not feelinggood aboutherself, so IFor faculty and coaches,sharing ideas is the key tosuccess, said Jay Wright,head coach of men’sbasketballgave her some positive reinforcement.Sometimes, we need to do that as teachersand coaches for our students,” Lee told thefaculty. Giving students a motivational pushwith comments like “We want you to behere” are a must, Lee said.“Sure, college students are adults, butlet’s not forget that they are young adultsand need good mentorship from their rolemodels, like you,” Lee reminded the audience.Sometimes, coaches and facultyshould step out of their professional rolesand offer to sit down with a student anddiscuss his or her feelings, she suggested.As for the team member Lee mentored,she got back on track in both her classesand her play. “In fact, she helped us win aBig East championship that year,” Lee saidwith a smile.Talley in his remarks said he starts thefootball team off with a self-assessment testright at the beginning of training. It isimportant to get to know the students aspeople, not just as athletes, he told the faculty,adding that as a coach, he especiallywants to know with whom he is working.“We look at many things about our players,like their personality and how theylearn, either by audio, visually or kinesthetically”[hands-on experience], Talley said.The football coach also gives the student-athletesa chance to do an assessmentof their team and of themselves as individuals.“We ask them to set goals and list them,giving them something to aim for duringthe season,” he explained. Coaches, accordingto Talley, have a responsibility to helpstudents see their goals fulfilled and shouldguide them accordingly. Everyone, he said,“needs this guidance.”However, there are some exceptions,Talley added. A student-athlete like BrianWestbrook ’00 VSB had no problem66 Villanova Magazine

eaching his objectives. Such exceptionshowever, do not come on a daily basis, thefootball coach said.Wright began his presentation acknowledgingthe importance of sharing ideas,joking that he was going to steal the testthat Coach Talley had just talked aboutand use it for the men’s basketball team. Itis the sharing of ideas, Wright continued,that leads to success. What separates Villanovafrom many other institutions, hesaid, is that there is a high level of sharingideas—among coaches, among faculty andbetween the two groups.“The faculty, like Dr. Heitzmann, contributesgood ideas to our team,” Wrightsaid, giving a nod to the moderator.To expect a full effort from the students,Wright emphasized, faculty mustshow that same effort. “So, be enthusiastic,”he said. “It is one of the most importantingredients in teaching. The studentsare going to watch you and what you aredoing in and outside of that classroom.They will give back to you what you giveto them,” Wright added, echoing a pointmade by Milhous.The men’s basketball head coach concludedhis talk by encouraging new ideas,stating that the fear of failure should nothinder the ability to try new methods andtechniques.Heitzmann, a former coach and authorof several books, both on athletics andacademics, gave the closing comments. Heemphasized teacher enthusiasm as the bestway to enhance student performance.During a Q&A session, the coacheselaborated on some of their ideas. Theyaddressed the issue of radio host Don Imus’controversial comments about the RutgersUniversity women’s basketball team duringan April broadcast of his program(CBS later fired Imus).The coaches also reflected on timeswhen former Wildcats have returned toVillanova and even helped mentor teams.In particular, Talley recalled HezekiahLewis ’98 A&S, ’02 G.S., a former footballteam captain now working toward a doctoratein fine arts and directing film and televisionat UCLA. Lewis recently directedthe award-winning film “Memoirs of aSmoker,” which documents the life of drugaddicts in Los Angeles.“Harry [Perretta] is actually a proponentof maintaining close contacts withalumni,” said Lee, herself a former Wildcatwomen’s basketball team member. All ofCurtis Places Second in5,000m at NCAA FinalsBobby Curtis posted an amazing second-place finish onJune 8 in the finals of the 5,000m event at the NCAAOutdoor Track and Field Championships, held at CaliforniaState University, Sacramento. In this race, Curtis, ared-shirted senior, put forth a truly courageous effort but eventuallyfell just short of Wisconsin’s Chris Solinsky. Despite justmissing the title, Curtis managed to set a personal best with atime of 13:39:88, shaving four seconds off his previous mark.“Bobby ran a terrific race,” said Marcus O’Sullivan ’84 VSB,’89 M.B.A., who is the Frank J. Kelly Endowed Track and FieldCoach. “He has made tremendous progress, and we are all reallyproud of him, as well as all of his accomplishments.”Curtis and Michael Kerrigan ’07 VSB were both thrilledthis spring to break the 4-minute mile. It was a milestone forVillanova track and field to achieve this in the same race, andit was a personal best for the two runners. During the LastChance Meet at Swarthmore College on May 14, Curtis ranthe mile in 3:57.20 and Kerrigan in 3:59.60. “It has alwaysbeen a dream of mine to accomplish,” noted Kerrigan.(Right) A cross country and distance runner, Bobby Curtis achieved a personal best at theNCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships in June. He is majoring in economics.the coaches agreed that seeing formerteam members return to Villanova is oneof the best parts of the job.Dr. Mark Doorley was among the facultyand staff members who said they leftthe session with some good input. “Thispresentation made me aware that there’s alot more going on between coaches andtheir students than justwinning a game,” henoted. Doorley is an associateprofessor of ethicsand director of the EthicsProgram in the Collegeof Liberal Arts and Sciences.He also indicatedthat both faculty andcoaching staff have ashared purpose in teachingand mentoring students.“We’re not in twoseparate tracks but reallyworking as a team,”Doorley said.Dr. Helen K. Lafferty,University vice president,also attended the session.She commented that theUniversity has excellentcoaches who not only know what is goingon in the games but also are attentive totheir students’ needs. “While they want towin the game, they never put this overconcerns for their students,” she said.For further information on this or othersessions presented by VITAL, visit www.villanova.edu/vital/2007 Villanova Football ScheduleSeptember1 Maryland College Park, Md. 6 p.m.8 Lehigh Bethlehem, Pa. 1 p.m.15 Maine Villanova, Pa. 6 p.m.22 Penn Villanova, Pa. 6 p.m.29 James Madison Harrisonburg, Va. NoonOctober6 William & Mary Villanova, Pa. 6 p.m.13 Massachusetts Amherst, Mass. 1 p.m.27 Hofstra Villanova, Pa. 3:30 p.m.November3 Richmond Richmond, Va. 3:30 p.m.10 Towson Towson, Md. Noon17 Delaware Villanova, Pa. 3:30 p.m.Summer 2007 67

Books in ReviewFares To Friends:How to DevelopOutstandingBusiness RelationshipsBY ED WALLACE ’81 VSBTHE RELATIONAL CAPITAL GROUPWWW.FARESTOFRIENDS.COM121 PP., PAPERBACK$15.95Fares to Friends may just bethe business professional’sequivalent to the runaway best-sellerTuesdays with Morrie by Mitch Albom.Like Albom, Ed Wallace ’81 VSB invitesthe reader to share in a series of literallyand figuratively transporting conversationswith his mentor, a cab driver named Max.Over the course of many trips to the airport,Max, a former business executivewho gave up high-level commerce tobecome a service entrepreneur, points outwhat the author considers to be crucialguideposts on the road to business success:how to build relational capital.Wallace defines “relational capital” as“the value created by people in a businessrelationship.” “How people know andregard you is the most important elementin any business relationship’s path to successand to your own personal success,”stresses Wallace, who is president of TheRelational Capital Group in NewtownSquare, Pa.A slim volume written in a light andbreezy, but earnest style, Fares to Friendsoffers a wealth of good, solid business advice.Credibility, integrity and authenticity,the three essential qualities of outstandingbusiness relationships, converge to formrelational capital, Wallace emphasizes.These qualities are expressed throughsensitivity and attention to detail.“It’s the little extras that turn fares intofriends,” Max told Wallace. The cab driver’slittle extras included promptness,courtesy and warmth; an impeccably keptvehicle; a thoughtful interest in his customers’lives; listening and remembering;a quiet atmosphere during the ride; andoffering complimentary bottled water.The “little extras” are often sadly lackingin today’s fast-paced, electronicallyconnected business culture.“If we lose sight of the fact that a realperson is on the other end of the call ore-mail, then we miss the opportunity toenrich our business endeavors and our lifewith the growthand learning thatcomes from trueinteraction with others,”Wallace warns.While the Internetand Black-Berry may havesupplanted face-tofacemeetings and puttelephone conversationson the endangeredspecies list,those who neglect thecare and feeding of the human elementin business do so at their peril.There are two constants in business,according to Wallace. First, business is stilldriven by people and relationships, not tasksor project plans. Secondly, people have notchanged in their need for human interactionand outstanding business relationships. Thebest work-related relationships are nurturedby seeking common ground, earning trust,“being yourself” and using time purposefully,according to the author.Building relational capital pays off inrelational capital gains such as a dynamicincrease in reserves of trust and good will,as well as long-term sustainable businessrelationships and friendships, Wallace says.“Quality relationships are satisfying,enriching and they allow you to sleep atnight. It’s also undeniable that such relationships—such friendships—almostinevitably lead to rewards of the moreordinary sort—the kind that help to paythe mortgage and send the kids to college,”Wallace points out.After all, as Max, who turned fares intofriends, would say, “Do what you love andyou’ll never work another day in your life.”—Reviewed by Kathleen ScavelloThe Irish RoseBY JOSEPH HILL ’73 M.A.B. JAIN PUBLISHERS, LTD.358 PP., HARDBACK$23.95Astory of tenderness,love andbravery, The IrishRose introduces the readerto Tara O’Shea, whoemigrates from Dublin tothe United States as ayoung woman in the 1950s.Five years later, Tara marries a fellow Irish-American, John O’Malley. She begins a veryhappy life, becoming the mother of fourchildren, and in 31 years of marriage, sheand John only argue once. Tara administersa personal-care facility and owns an assistedliving home. However, she contracts breastcancer at age 54, introducing Tara and herfamily to one of life’s greatest struggles.In this novel, the reader comes to knowTara as a courageous fighter, one whorefuses to become a prisoner of her illness.Instead, she goes on with her life, remainingactive and engaged in her family andher community during her years of treatment.After reading only a few chapters,the reader cannot help but feel inspiredand motivated by this character’s strongwill, as well as the support she receivesfrom her husband, John, and her family.Tara’s faith in God and commitment tofamily values remain as firm as ever.This book, although fiction, brings thereader into a world of reality, showingthe up-close and personal realism of individualsand their families coming togetherto deal with the trials of life. Based on theexperiences of the author, Joseph Hill ’73M.A., whose first wife, Elizabeth (known asLillian), passed away in 1994 after a courageousbattle with cancer, The Irish Rose is apoignant, inspiring and moving story thatreminds us all of one of life’s greatest lessons:that no matter how grave the problems weface, we must deal with them courageouslyand continue on with our lives. Eventually,we will overcome such struggles. Tara’s storyis a wonderful example of this.Hill gives the reader someone toadmire during the most trying of times, aheroine to look to when facing life’s trials.The author was born in Philadelphiaand is a naturalized citizen of Ireland with adual citizenship. He and his second wife,Anne, were married in Dublin, and sincetheir wedding, he has returnedto Ireland eight times. Hillretired from teaching in Philadelphia’sparochial and publicschools. He has been writingshort stories since the 1960s,as well as a memoir, TheWrong Side of the Tracks, anda novel, Cavan Man. He iscurrently working on a sequelto The Irish Rose and a threeactplay about Irish patriotPádraig Pearse.—Reviewed by AnthonyMaalouf ’08 G.S.68 Villanova Magazine

The Story of Benedict XVIfor Young PeopleBY CLAIRE JORDAN MOHAN ’83 A&SNEW HOPE PUBLICATIONS80 PP., PAPERBACK$9.95This biography of Pope BenedictXVI is written for an elementaryschool audience. The openingchapters focus on the future Pope, JosephRatzinger, as a young boy who lived in arural German community during the1930s. It is his relationshipwith hisfamily that madehis faith so strong.Living a modestbut happy life, theyoung boy routinelywent onadventures withhis older brotherand sister.The author,Claire JordanMohan ’83A&S, thentransitions tothe rise of the Nazi partyand shows Joseph growing up in anuneasy time for Germany, during the riseof Adolf Hitler. The boy sees his teachersbeing replaced and school activities beingeliminated, as well as certain people disappearing.Very soon, he is forced to jointhe only school activity that was left,Hitler Youth.His father foresaw the troubles to comeand protected his family by moving themout of Germany. They continue to practicetheir Catholic faith. Mohan thenswitches to Joseph’s days as a seminarian.The book includes episodes revealing hisshyness as a young man in Rome. Ofcourse, he would go on to be elevated as acardinal and then, head of the Congregationfor Doctrine of the Faith and ultimately,be elected Pope.Extra features in the book include PopeBenedict XVI’s coat of arms, some of hisquotes and a timeline. This brief butdetailed book invites young people tolearn about the new Pope, his family andhis life in service to God, from his youthto his elevation to the papacy.—Reviewed by Anthony Maalouf ’08 G.S.A Link to the Memoirof Ireland’s MostFamous OlympianStaying the Distance, the autobiographyof Wildcat track legendRonnie Delany ’58 A&S, isnow available in the UnitedStates. His book was featured inthe article “Golden Memories froma Beloved Irish Runner” in theSpring Villanova Magazine. Toorder the hardback version, visitwww.irishbook.com and click onthe “Sports” link. The paperbackwill be available in November.The Adventures ofSophie Bean: TheRed Flyer RollerCoasterBY KATHRYN YEVCHAK ’93 VSBILLUSTRATED BY JUDITH PFEIFFERKAEDEN BOOKSWWW.KAEDEN.COM40 PP., PAPERBACK$5.95Some parents writee-mails broadcastingtheir children’s latestantics, fill baby bookswith stories about them or createphoto albums brimming with familymemories. Kathryn Yevchak ’93 VSB,née Wasilewski and a mother of three,probably does those things, too, but shealso published a children’s book that featuresa character based upon her oldestchild, Sophia.In the first of a series aimed at earlyreaders and set to continue with morebooks in the coming year, The Red FlyerRoller Coaster tells the story of SophieBean. The little girl faces the painfulindignity of being one inch too short forthe boardwalk roller coaster that shewatches her twin cousins ride over andover again every week. The book capturesthe feelings of frustration and helplessnessthat children, and even young adults,often feel in response to the unfulfilleddesire to be older (and, in this case, taller)than they are.Making it all the worse are the twinboys, who taunt and tease her because ofher height. Instead of sulking or lettinganger overcome her, however, SophieBean entertains the reader with the pluckyingenuity of a realistically rendered littlegirl, trying everything from Mommy’s highheels to hair curlers to add that extra inch.With time, actual growing pains andthe support of her grandmother, SophieBean is triumphant in the end, courageouslyfacing the Red Flyer on the lastday of summer. Her creativity, determinationand spunk, along with the universalityof her experience of being told she istoo short to do what she wants, makeSophie Bean a heroine to whom youngand old of both genders can relate.Despite the relevance of the themes toall ages, however, this book is especiallyrecommended for its target audience. Thecolorful illustrations and the guided readingquestions will help youngreaders becomeinvolved in the story,and the abbreviated listof some key terms usedin the book provide anopportunity for focusedvocabulary building.As autumn begins tochill the memories of summerfun, this story aboutthe critical importance ofan amusement park adventurewill take kids, as well astheir older reading partners,back to the boardwalk andthose instances when gainingan inch meant a whole lot more.Visit the author’s Web site at www.kathrynyevchak.com.—Reviewed by Madeline Chera ’09 A&SMadeline Chera ’09 A&S is an Honors andhumanities major with a minor in Peace andJustice. Her summer internship in the Office ofCommunication and Public Affairs providedher first opportunity to write for VillanovaMagazine, though she has contributed to TheVillanovan in the past. In exploring futurecareers, she is considering editorial, legal andnonprofit opportunities.Summer 2007 69

Your Alumni AssociationJohn Smock ’65 VSB Elected VUAA PresidentThe Villanova University Alumni Association (VUAA) Boardof Directors at its May meeting elected JohnSmock ’65 VSB, Acct. as president for2007-08. A member of the board since2001, Smock is co-founder and partner ofSmock Sterling Strategic ManagementConsultants in Chicago.Paul Tufano, Esq., ’83 VSB, Acct. ’86 J.D.was named president-elect of the VUAAand Robert Byrnes ’76 VSB, Acct. waselected vice president.The board is also pleased to introduce three new members:• Dr. Chauncey Fortt ’73 A&S, Psy.;• Alfonso Martinez-Fonts Jr. ’71 A&S, Pol. Sci.; and• Tracy Brala ’90 VSB, Acct.Read more about these new members and board leaders inthe Fall issue of Villanova Magazine.The board thanks the three members who have completedtheir terms: Denise Devine ’77 VSB, Acct, ’83 G.S., Tax.;Patrick Brala ’89 VSB, Acct, ’07 E.M.B.A.; and JamesMcIntosh ’69 A&S, Edu. We are truly grateful for their valuableexpertise and contributions to Villanova’s alumni.Chapters Greet New Students at ReceptionsThis summer, Villanova University’s first-yearand transfer students and their families arebeing welcomed at 46 New Student Receptionsacross the country. Hosted by local chapters of the VillanovaUniversity Alumni Association, these receptionsare a great way for incoming Villanovans andtheir families to meet classmates, current students,parents and alumni who can answer questions andshare their Villanova experiences.Receptions are scheduled in the following locations:Albany, N.Y.ArizonaAtlantaBaltimoreBergen/Passaic Counties, N.J.BostonBucks County, Pa.Cape Cod, Mass.CarolinasCentral ConnecticutCentral New JerseyCentral TexasChicagoDelawareDetroitFairfield/Westchester, Conn.Greater TrentonGreater Washington, D.C.HoustonHudson/Essex, N.J.Jersey ShoreKansas CityLancaster, Pa.Lehigh ValleyLong IslandManhattanMinneapolis/St. PaulMonmouth/Ocean Counties, N.J.New Haven, Conn.New Jersey SkylandsNorth TexasGreat Golf.GreatCause.Thirteenchaptersof the Villanova UniversityAlumni Association havehosted or will hold golf outingsthis season.These popular outings are afantastic way to enjoy thewarm weather and get togetheron the links with other Villanovans,while benefiting chapterscholarship funds and otherworthwhile causes. Many ofthese outings include socialreceptions, dinners and auctions,so consider attendingeven if you do not golf.For details, visit alumni.villanova.edu and click on“Chapter Scholarship GolfOutings.”Northeast PennsylvaniaNorthern CaliforniaPacific NorthwestPhiladelphiaPuerto RicoRhode IslandRochesterSan DiegoSouth FloridaSouthern CaliforniaSouthern New JerseySouthern OhioSyracuse, N.Y.Tampa Bay, Fla.Western PennsylvaniaFor the complete schedule and information on how you can become involved with your local chapter,visit www.alumni.villanova.edu and click on the “New Student Receptions” link.Hear BasketballUpdates atCoaches’ NightsFall is just around the corner,so plan to join the VillanovaUniversity Alumni Associationat the pre-season BasketballCoaches’ Nights. Hear thelatest updates on the 2007-08season from Jay Wright, headcoach of Villanova men’s basketball,and Harry Perretta ’95G.S., head coach of women’sbasketball. Join special Villanovaguests, alumni andfriends for an evening of greatfood and drinks and chalk talk.Visit alumni.villanova.edu for the Coaches’ Nightschedule.Travel the Worldwith Fellow Villanovansin 2008The Villanova UniversityAlumni Association TravelProgram is a benefit for theUniversity’s extended family ofalumni, parents and friends.Our 2008 travel schedule andcomprehensive brochure arenow available and detail 12exciting destinations, includinga trip in July 2008 to Tuscany,Italy, hosted by the Rev. PeterM. Donohue, O.S.A., ’75A&S, University president.Call 1-800-VILLANOVA(800-845-5266) to request abrochure or download a copyat alumni.villanova.edu atthe “Benefits and Services—Travel” link.70 Villanova Magazine

Alumni Chapter Events CalendarVUAA PresidentialReceptionsThe receptions hosted bythe Villanova UniversityAlumni Association towelcome the Rev. Peter M.Donohue, O.S.A., ’75 A&Sas Villanova’s 32nd presidentwill conclude this fall. Receptionswill be held in London,Dublin, Panama and PuertoRico. Visit alumni.villanova.edu for more information.Come Back This Fall forHomecoming 2007Plan to join Villanova familyand friends and kick-offHomecoming Weekend 2007on Friday, October 5.Start the celebration earlyon Tuesday, October 2, withHead Coach Andy Talley’sfootball radio show broadcast,live from Kelly’s Restaurant andTap Room in Bryn Mawr, Pa.On Thursday, October 4,from 6:30-9 p.m., preview theVillanova basketball season at aCoaches’ Night at the historicUnion League of Philadelphia.The Homecoming FamilyPicnic gets under way at noonon Saturday, October 6, andcontinues until 3:30 p.m. Thisevent is a tradition you won’twant to miss. Be sure to catchthe football game as the Wildcatstake on William & Maryin the Villanova Stadium.There are lots of specialevents during HomecomingWeekend, including:• the Five-Year Reunion forthe Class of 2002; and• a Legacy Day program forhigh school students andtheir parents, hosted bythe Office of UniversityAdmission.Go to alumni.villanova.edu and click on “Events—Homecoming” in the bluesidebar to see the most up-todateschedule.The Villanova UniversityAlumni Association(VUAA) and its localchapters have developedan ambitious and diverseevents calendar to attractalumni with varied interests.From receptions,liturgical celebrations andcommunity service projectsto athletic events,there are gatheringsappealing to the manyaspects of being a Villanovan.For further informationregarding theseevents, including costand location, please call1-800-VILLANOVA(800-845-5266) or visitthe Events Calendar atalumni.villanova.edu.Midwest RegionSeptemberSeptember 13Medinah, Ill.Chicago ScholarshipGolf OutingHosted by the Chicago ChapterMid-AtlanticRegionSeptemberSeptember 1College Park, Md.Villanova vs. MarylandFootball TailgateHosted by the Greater Washington,D.C. ChapterSave theseDates in 2008!Pennsylvania, Delaware andSouthern New Jersey RegionSeptemberSeptember 8Norristown, Pa.Greater Philadelphia Scholarship Golf OutingHosted by the Greater Philadelphia ChapterSeptember 27Lititz, Pa.Lancaster-Central Pennsylvania Scholarship Golf OutingHosted by the Lancaster ChapterNew York, Connecticut andNorth/Central Jersey RegionSeptemberSeptember 29Wall, N.J.Monmouth/Ocean Counties Highway Clean-UpSponsored by the Monmouth/Ocean Counties ChapterOctoberOctober 4Central New Jersey Scholarship Golf OutingHosted by the Central New Jersey ChapterOctober 15Brielle, N.J.Monmouth/Ocean Counties Scholarship Golf OutingHosted by the Monmouth/Ocean Counties ChapterNew EnglandRegionAugustAugust 25BostonSaturday/Sunday’s Bread—Soup Kitchen VolunteersSponsored by the Boston ChapterSeptemberSeptember 8BostonVolunteer Day at the GreaterBoston Food BankSponsored by the Boston ChapterAlumni Reunion Weekend 2008June 7-9Classes ending in “3” or “8” willcelebrate special reunions.Southern RegionSeptemberSeptember 15Lexington, Ky.VU Alumni and Family BBQHosted by the Kentucky ChapterWestern RegionAugustAugust 25San DiegoDay at the Del Mar Races—Scholarship FundraiserSponsored by the San Diego ChapterHomecoming 2008October 24-26The Class of 2003 will hold itsFive-Year Reunion.Summer 2007 71

Class NotesClass of 1943: 65thReunion, June 7-9, 2008Class of 1948: 60thReunion, June 7-9, 20081950sEdward J. Fesco, M.D., ’52 A&S,Bio., a physician in LaSalle, Ill.,fondly recalled his undergraduatedays at Villanova University whileattending his 55th Reunion in June.Class of 1953: 55thReunion, June 7-9, 2008Robert Gordon ’57 A&S, Gen. onMay 20 was proud to attend the VillanovaUniversity graduation of hisgrandson, Bill McCullough.Robert Lima, Ph.D., ’57 A&S,Gen., ’61 G.S., Theat. has translatedJosé Bellito’s play Bread and Rice, orGeometry in Yellow for presentation bythe theater company of the departmentof performing arts at NortheasternState University.The Rev. John Pejza, O.S.A., ’57A&S, Phil., ’61 G.S., Rel. Studies,’64 G.S., Sec. Sch. Sci. has beennamed director of The AugustinianGuild in San Diego.Class of 1958: 50thReunion, June 7-9, 2008Nicholas F. Borrelli, Ph.D. ’58Ch.E. has been appointed corporatefellow, corporate research and inorganictechnologies at Corning Inc. inCorning, N.Y. Dr. Borrelli earnedboth master’s and doctoral degreesfrom the University of Rochester. Heis a prolific inventor who has beengranted 119 U.S. patents and is anauthor of more than 150 technicalpublications. He serves on industrialadvisory boards at City University ofNew York, Cornell University andthe University of Arizona.Robert C. Dilks ’59 VSB, Eco.,of Cassadaga, N.Y., is working towardWilliam Gilhool,D.O., ’59VSB, Eco.,professor andco-director ofthe PhiladelphiaCollege ofOsteopathicMedicine’s Lancaster AvenueHealthcare Center, was electedas the 2006-07 OsteopathicAmbulatory Care Physician of theYear by the student chapter of theAmerican College of OsteopathicFamily Physicians.the 2008 publication of his novelCommonweal, the last of a trilogyfollowing Fremont Bay in 2006 andPols Apart in 2007.1960sArthur J. Davie ’62 VSB, Acct. isan adjunct professor of accounting atIndian River Community College inFort Pierce, Fla. He is treasurer ofthe local Red Cross chapter andlibrary board.Eugene Guicheteau ’62 E.E.retired as manager of developmentalengineering at Honeywell Internationalin Fort Washington, Pa. Hevolunteers as a tutor for a Philadelphiaparochial school and as a planner forthe American Cancer Society’s 2007bike-a-thon (and he completed this65-mile ride).Vincent J. Trosino ’62 A&S, Psy.retired as president, vice chairman andchief operating officer at State FarmInsurance Co. after 41 years of service.He is completing his term as directorand vice chairman on the parent companyboard of State Farm Mutual. Hewill continue to serve on the board ofVulcan Materials Co.Class of 1963: 45thReunion, June 7-9, 2008Richard O. Berndt, Esq., ’64 A&S,Soc., managing partner at the Baltimorelaw firm of Gallagher Evelius& Jones LLP, was elected to theboard of directors of PNC FinancialServices Group Inc. and to its principalbanking subsidiary, PNC Bank,National Association.The Hon. William C. Vaughn III’64 E.E. retired as a federal judge inIndianapolis. He and his wife, Linda,divide their time between homes inSpenser, Ind., and Venice, Fla.Eugene J. Bukowski ’67 VSB,Eco. is president and CEO of GeneBukowski & Sons, a contracting firmserving homeowners in Bucks andMontgomery counties, Pa., and centralNew Jersey. In 2002 he retired asmanaging director of finance of theNew Jersey Economic DevelopmentAuthority, capping a 39-year career inbanking and finance.Michael Burke ’67 A&S,Chem., after a long career at multinationalpharmaceutical firms, isdeveloping cardiovascular drug moleculesat the University of BritishColumbia in Vancouver.Navy Adm. William J. Fallon ’67A&S, Soc. was confirmed by theU.S. Senate to head the U.S. CentralCommand (CENTCOM), based inTampa, Fla., and assumed full dutieson March 16. He is a graduate of theNaval War College and the NationalWar College and holds a master’sdegree in international studies fromOld Dominion University.Theodore Hack ’67 E.E., in 1997retired after 30 years’ service as a captainin the Navy submarine force. Heis now director, government relations,submarine programs, at GeneralDynamics in Falls Church, Va. He andhis wife, Patty, live in Arlington.T. Timothy Ryan, Esq., ’67 A&S,Pol. Sci., vice chairman of the financialinstitutions and government groupat JPMorgan Chase & Co., has beennominated by President George W.Bush to be undersecretary for InternationalAffairs at the U.S. TreasuryDepartment. He had served on theU.S.-Japan Private Sector/GovernmentCommission, and is a director of theUnited States-Japan Foundation.Class of 1968: 40thReunion, June 7-9, 2008Paul Pizzi ’68 Ch.E. is managingpartner of E.Vironment, LP, a managingconsulting firm in Tomball, Texas.Elaine M. Samans, Ed.D., ’69G.S., Hum. Rel./Couns., founderof the Hillview-Trout Run NurserySchool and Kindergarten inBroomall, Pa., celebrated the 50thanniversary of this amazingly successfulschool, which today has atwo-year waiting list.1970sThe Rev. John P. Collins ’70 G.S.,Hist. is co-author of Our Faith-FilledHeritage—The Archdiocese of Philadelphia1808-2008 (Editions du Signe), abicentennial history that will be distributedin November.A. Roy DeCaro ’71 A&S, Pol.Sci., ’74 J.D., a member of the Philadelphialaw firm of Raynes McCarty,was named a “Super Lawyer” by PhiladelphiaMagazine and a “Top PlaintiffLawyer” by Lawdragon 500.The Hon. Paul P. Panepinto ’71A&S, Pol. Sci. was given the rating“highly recommended” by the PhiladelphiaBar Association JudicialEvaluation Commission. A judicialcandidate for the Pennsylvania StateAppellate Court, he has served as ajudge of the Court of Common Pleasof Philadelphia since 1990.William M. Savino, Esq., ’71VSB, Eco., president of the VillanovaUniversity Alumni Association, ismanaging partner in the Uniondale,N.Y., law firm of Rivkin Radler LLP. InMarch he was honored with the Execu-Leaders Excellence in Law Award,recognizing his work and commitmentto clients in the Long Island, N.Y.,area. Fordham University School ofLaw selected Savino as its 2004 LongIsland Distinguished Alumnus, andhe is included among The Most InfluentialLong Islanders selected by theLong Island Business News and theLong Island Press. From 1995 to 2005he served as mayor of the Long Islandvillage of Old Brookville.Navy Rear Adm. Daniel H.Stone, ’71 VSB, Bus. Adm. hasretired as commander, Naval SupplySystems Command. His careerincluded service as director of logisticsand engineering, North AmericanAerospace Defense Command and atUnited States Northern Command,Peterson Air Force Base, Colo.Marine Maj. William L. Bohach’72 M.E. is reserve officer in chargeof Detachment Two Supply Co. inAlbany, Ga., following a year on activeduty in Kuwait, Bahrain and Iraq.Class of 1973: 35thReunion, June 7-9, 2008Grace Buhulka-Redheffer Hatmaker’73 Nur. is a candidate for a doctoraldegree at the University of NebraskaMedical Center, where she will studythe effects of stress on children in theHmong Asian culture.Art Ritter ’73 A&S, Bio. onMay 21 became a five-year Hodgkin’slymphoma survivor and marked thisanniversary by participating in anumber of fundraising marathons forresearch and cure.Randall C. Rolfe ’73 J.D., ’98G.S., Theol. announced the publicationof his fifth book, The FourTemperaments: A Rediscovery of theAncient Way of Understanding Healthand Character.William Smith ’73 E.E., CEO ofRenaissance Capital LLC in Greenwich,Conn., was elected secretary andboard member of USA Water Polo.Frank A. Martin ’74 G.S.,Theat., chairman of I-trax Inc. inPhiladelphia, a health and productivitymanagement company, was namedto the board of directors of the Act IIPlayhouse in Ambler, Pa.Robert B. Nolan ’74 VSB, Bus.Adm. was nominated by PresidentGeorge W. Bush to be U.S. ambassadorto the Kingdom of Lesotho. Acareer member of the senior ForeignService, he is now director of the U.S.Department of State’s Office of CareerDevelopment and Assignments.Judith A. Spross ’74 Nur. is aprofessor of nursing at the Universityof Southern Maine and co-editor ofthe graduate nursing text AdvancedNursing Practice: An IntegrativeApproach. Her home is in Portland.72 Villanova Magazine

Robert Manning ’75 VSB, Acct. (left), senior vice president of investmentsat Smith Barney in Philadelphia, teamed up with two others tocreate “The Stock Market Game.” A Malvern Preparatory School parent,Manning guided its students in gaining hands-on experience for thisvery popular competition by teaching a class using the VillanovaSchool of Business virtual trading floor. Malvern Prep came in secondin the competition’s Southeastern Pennsylvania region.Paul LaCerda ’75 VSB, Bus.Adm. is chief executive officer atCommunication Print Technology,LLC in East Berlin, Conn.Gary Holloway ’76 VSB, Acct.,chairman and CEO of GMH Associatesin Newtown Square, Pa., wasfeatured in a news segment with KatieCouric on CBS-TV’s “Evening News.”Holloway’s real estate company funds“Warrior’s Walk” at Fort Stewart, Ga.,where a flowering tree is planted inmemory of each fallen soldier of theThird Infantry Division; at the time ofthe January 8 newscast, there were 317Eastern Redbuds along the walk.Sidney F. BakerJr. ’76 G.S., Hist.was appointedhonorary colonelof the Army’s16th InfantryRegiment.Ronald L. Magolda, Ph.D., ’76A&S, Chem. returned to VillanovaUniversity in March as the 2007Silvestri lecturer in chemistry. Since2002, he has been vice president formedicinal chemistry for neuroscienceand vice president for women’s healthat Wyeth Pharmaceuticals in Collegeville,Pa. During his distinguishedcareer in researching pharmaceuticals,he has authored 84 peer-reviewedpublications and has been listed as anauthor on 27 U.S. patents.Thomas Brenner, Esq., ’77A&S, Hon., an attorney with theHarrisburg law firm of GoldbergKutzman, PC, was elected presidentof the 1,500-member DauphinCounty Bar Association.Shelly Robin Stein Marine ’77VSB, Acct. is an event planner forBE YOUR GUEST, a complete partyplanningservice. She and her husbandare the parents of two teen-agechildren and reside in Bala Cynwyd,Pa., where she is a candidate for theLower Merion School Board.Class of 1978: 30thReunion, June 7-9, 2008F. Donald Clarke III ’78 VSB, Bus.Adm. was elected chairman of theboard of Standard Register Co. inChantilly, Va.Sister Elizabeth Worley, S.S.J.,’78 G.S., Chem., former president ofMercy Hospital in Miami and presidentand CEO of Catholic Hospice,has relocated to Orlando, whereshe has been named chancellor foradministration/chief operations officerof the Diocese of Orlando. Shewill continue as a member of theMercy Hospital Foundation board.Connie FiorenzaYost ’78 VSB,Acct. was namedvice president offinance for theHarleysville (Pa.)Life Insurance Co.1980sCarol Lesser Baldwin ’80 G.S.,Comm. Couns. announced thepublication of her book, Teaching theStory: Fiction Writing in Middle School.Her home is in Charlotte, N.C.Daniel O’Connell ’80 VSB,Acct., was promoted to chief financialEileen Cunniffe’80 A&S, Engl.,’80 A&S, Hon.joined the Artsand BusinessCouncilof GreaterPhiladelphia asdirector of business volunteersfor the arts.officer at retailer QVC Inc., in WestChester, Pa. He had been senior vicepresident and controller.Loraine Fritz Reddington ’80VSB, Acct. was promoted to vice president,accounting and finance, for TycoInternational Ltd. in Princeton, N.J.Dave Coskey ’81 A&S, Comm.,vice president of marketing at theBorgata Hotel Casino & Spa inAtlantic City, N.J., and former executivevice president of the Philadelphia76ers, won the 2007 McHugh/Splaver“Tribute to Excellence” Award. Theannual award from the NationalBasketball Association (NBA) PublicRelations Directors Association honorsa current or former member of theNBA public relations family for outstandingservice.Rose Marsico Griffin ’81 A&S,Edu., ’82 G.S., Couns./Hum. Rel., aschool counselor at Ocean TownshipHigh School in Oakhurst, N.J., wasnamed School Counselor of the Yearfor Monmouth County, N.J. She wasalso honored by the Jersey ShoreChapter of Phi Delta Kappa and byOcean Township’s Board of Education.She and her husband, CharlesGriffin ’79 VSB, Acct., ’82 J.D.,and their daughter, Michelle ’10,reside in Oceanport.Class of 1983: 25thReunion, June 7-9, 2008Catherine Alznauer Greenblum ’83Nur., a doctoral candidate at theUniversity of Florida College ofNursing, where she also earned herM.S.N., won the Student ResearchPoster Award at the Southern NursingResearch Society’s annual conferencein Galveston, Texas.Rosemarie Burke Dempsey ’83VSB, Bus. Adm. in January openedBurke Consulting Services in WestChester, Pa., an insurance and taxpreparation business offering life,health, disability and long-term careinsurance.Stefani Daniels ’83 M.S.N., coauthorof The Leader’s Guide to HospitalCase Management, was elected to theCase Management Administratorscredentialing advisory board of TheCenter for Case Management. She alsoGregory Muldowney ’82 Ch.E.,’83 M.Ch.E. (right), engineeringresearch group manager at Rohmand Haas in Newark, Del., washonored with the company’sannual Otto Haas Award forScientific Achievement. It waspresented by Gary Calabrese,vice president.ThomasHarrison, Esq.,’83 G.S., H.O.S.was namedshareholder inthe Boston lawfirm of Hanify &King PC.serves on the editorial board of theProfessional Case Management Journal.Helen J. Streubert Speziale,Ed.D., ’83 M.S.N., associate vicepresident for academic affairs at CollegeMisericordia in Dallas, Pa., wasselected to head a national task groupto evaluate nursing student learningin classroom, laboratory and clinicalsettings. She is co-author of foureditions of the research textbookQualitative Research in Nursing:Advancing the Humanistic Imperative.Paul Tramontano ’83 VSB,Acct. has joined ConstellationWealth Advisors, independentinvestment advisors in Manhattan,as a majority owner and CEO.Tom Klein ’84 VSB, Bus. Adm.was named one of the travel industry’s25 Most Influential Executives of 2006by Business Travel News. Klein is executivevice president of Sabre Holdingsand group president of the SabreTravel Network and Sabre AirlineSolutions in Southlake, Texas.Thomas Matese, D.O., ’84 A&S,Bio. was appointed program directorof the emergency medicine residencyprogram at Palms West Hospital inPalm Beach, Fla.Michael Auger ’85 VSB, Bus.Adm. is vice president of sales andmarketing at Barger Packaging inElkhart, Ind., an international sterilepackaging provider for the medicaland pharmaceutical device industry.Maryann Canal ’85 A&S,Comm. chaired an event to benefitCMT, a neuromuscular disease.Summer 2007 73

Peter DiPasca ’85 Ch.E. is seniorcorporate environmental manager atCabot Corp., a global specialty chemicalscompany in Boston. He and hiswife, Alison, and their two childrenlive in Walpole, Mass.Daniel L. Healy Esq., ’85 A&S,Comm. in January became Connecticut’shuman rights and opportunitiesrepresentative, investigating claimsof discrimination in employment,housing, public accommodations andcredit transactions.Brian McCaul ’85 A&S, Pol.Sci., ’87 G.S., Pol. Sci. accepted aposition as vice president of bankcardsales at Zions Bank in Salt Lake City.Mark A. Monaco,D.O., ’85 A&S,Bio., was reelectedtothe Board ofTrustees of thePennsylvaniaOsteopathicMedicalAssociation.Michael J. Ryan Jr., Esq., ’85VSB, Acct. is senior vice president andexecutive director of the U.S. Chamberof Commerce’s Center for Capital MarketsCompetitiveness. He had beenexecutive director of the Chamber’sCommission on the Regulation of U.S.Capital Markets in the 21st Century,and prior to that was executive vicepresident and general counsel of theAmerican Stock Exchange.Susan Washington ’85 Nur.retired with the rank of commanderafter 21 years in the U.S. Navy NurseCorps. She, her husband and their 3-year-old twin boys are living in Seattle.Nora Swimm ’86 A&S, Comp.Sci., ’05 M.B.A. graduated fromLeadership Philadelphia, which offersleadership training for service onnonprofit boards.William Delayo ’87 VSB, Acct.has been appointed general managerand director of golf for the newest ofthe PGA Tour’s Tournament PlayersClub (TPC) network of premier golfclubs, TPC Treviso Bay. It will openlater this year in Naples, Fla. Delayo’sextensive golf management experienceincludes serving as PGA generalmanager and chief operating officerof Shadow Wood Country Club inBonita Springs, Fla., and as generalmanager and COO of TPC Louisianain New Orleans and TPC Heron Bayin Coral Springs, Fla.David Facer ’87 VSB, Bus. Adm.in May graduated with an M.S.degree in executive leadership fromthe University of San Diego.Lisa Narcisi Kyne ’87 VSB,Acct. is owner and president of theWillow Grove, Pa., accounting firmof Narcisi & Co.Navy Cmdr. Sam Paparo ’87A&S, Pol. Sci. is commanding officer,provincial reconstruction team,attached to the 10th Mountain Division,Operation Enduring Freedomin Afghanistan. He and his wife,Maureen Margaret Connolly Paparo’87 A&S, Gen., are the parentsof four children. Their home is inVirginia Beach, Va.Lisa Reilly ’87 Nur. joined CramerHealthcare in Norwood, Mass., asvice president of strategic planning.Carl Schwind ’87 M.E. is a managementconsultant at Gap Internationalin Sudbury, Mass. He completeda one-half Ironman triathlon and alsoclimbed Mt. Kilimanjaro with hisbrother and four friends.Class of 1988: 20thReunion, June 7-9, 2008The Hon. David Lafferty ’88 VSB,Bus. Adm. is municipal court judgefor the boroughs of Paramus and FairLawn, N.J. He maintains a private lawpractice in Hackensack.Catherine Musike Ridings, Ph.D.,’88 A&S, Comp. Sci., ’88 A&S,Dennis Mordan’88 C.E. wasnamed aprincipal atO’Donnell &Naccarato, aPhiladelphiaengineering firm.Hon. was promoted to associate professorwith tenure at Lehigh Universityand also named director of the BusinessInformation Systems Program.Rob Scarito ’88 A&S, Pol. Sci.was the top performer in real estatesales for the fifth year at PrudentialDouglas Elliman Real Estate inHauppauge, N.Y.Patrick J. Brala ’89 VSB, Acct.,’07 M.B.A. joined Keystone PropertyGroup in Conshohocken, Pa., as chieffinancial officer.Brian Egras ’89 A&S, Phys.is working at Tyco InternationalInc. in Princeton, N.J. In 2006 hereceived an M.B.A. degree from theWharton School of the University ofPennsylvania.Jonathan Fletcher ’89 A&S,Gen. in May 2005 earned a master’sdegree in educational administrationand supervision from Kean University.He is certified as a New Jerseysocial studies supervisor.Mark McCartin ’89 A&S, Pol.Sci. is the owner of Dowling & O’Neilinsurance agency in Hyannis, Mass.With a staff of 26, he specializes inThe Rev. GregoryJ. Hickey ’89G.S., Edu. is acandidate for adoctoral degreein educationalleadership atSt. Joseph’sUniversity. He is the chaplainand an instructor of theology atImmaculata University.property and casualty insurancein New England. He and his wife,Jennifer, and their three childrenreside in Cotuit on Cape Cod.Yasmin Namini ’89 G.S., App.Stat. is senior vice president for marketingand circulation at the NewYork Times Media Group.Dr. Robin Ward ’89 G.S., Math.is a clinical assistant professor atRice University.1990sPeter Ruggiero ’90 VSB, Acct. wasnamed vice president, global operations,for Crayola and a member ofthe company’s leadership council.Eric Martin ’91 VSB, Mkt., ’04M.B.A. is the marketing director,northeast region at SAP America inNewtown Square, Pa.Army Maj. John C. Bivona ’92A&S, Gen. is serving in Iraq asexecutive officer with the 325thBrigade Support Battalion, 25thInfantry Division.Philip Nicolosi ’92 A&S, Pol.Sci., ’94 G.S., Pol. Sci., who teacheshistory and social studies at WestMorris Central High School in Chester,N.J., has won the first PaulGagnon Prize, sponsored by theNational Council for History Educationto honor a K-12 teacher exhibitingexceptional historical scholarship.Gregory J. Weidman ’92 E.E.Keisha Fulton St.John ’92 A&S,Gen., an authorand illustrator,has publishedAllie andScratchy, SpringCleaning, arhyming tale for young readers toteach the importance of keepinga clean room.was promoted to lead requirementsengineer at BAE Systems in Herndon,Va. He holds the designation ofproject management professional(PMP) and resides in Fairfax with hiswife, Ann, and two children.Class of 1993: 15thReunion, June 7-9, 2008Jennifer DiObilda Salvucci ’93VSB, Fin. was promoted to vice presidentof operations at Health MarketScience in King of Prussia, Pa.Dr. Jeffrey S. Gehris ’93 VSB,Acct. earned his Ph.D. in kinesiologyfrom Temple University, wherehe is an instructor in the College ofHealth Professions.Allison McCoy ’93 VSB, Mgt. isvice president of business developmentat Spectrum Gaming Group inAtlantic City, N.J. This full-serviceinternational gaming consultancyalso has offices in Las Vegas, Princeton,Bangkok, Macau and Tokyo.Michael Petrane ’93 VSB, Acct.was admitted to partnership at Ernst& Young in its Iselin, N.J., office. Heserves public and private global companiesin the media/entertainmentand consumer products industries.Kathryn Wasilewski Yevchak ’93VSB, Mkt. published her first children’sbook, The Adventures of SophieBean: The Red Flyer Roller Coaster(reviewed on page 69).Michael Okenquist ’94 A&S,Hist. is vice president, investmentmarketing, at PNC’s wealth managementgroup in Philadelphia.Meghan PattonO’Donnell ’94G.S., Hum.Res. Dev., vicepresident ofhuman resourcesat AbingtonMemorialHospital, received a DelawareValley HR Person of the YearAward in May.Kathleen Schultz Leebel ’94A&S, Psy. is the founder of Conciergeby the Sea, which has a completerange of services for visitors andresidents in Lewes, Rehoboth Beachand Dewey Beach, Del. She offers prevacationconsultation to ensure totalfun and relaxation.Henry Wallmeyer ’94 VSB,Mkt. joined the National Lumberand Building Material Dealers Associationin Washington, D.C., as directorof membership.Judith Bonaduce ’95 Nur. isassistant professor of nursing andcoordinator of the Huntsman NursingLaboratory at Harcum Collegein Bryn Mawr, Pa.Anthony M. Faiola Sr. ’95 VSB,Fin., and his wife, Meghan, werehonored as “Man and Woman of theYear” by the Cherry Hill (N.J.) Sonsof Italy for their service and commitmentto the South Jersey community.74 Villanova Magazine

Chuck Kahler ’95 C.E., ’00M.C.E. is an associate with SchnabelEngineering Inc. He is a dam designengineer in its Alpharetta, Ga.,office. He and his wife, Karen AbbottKahler ’95 A&S, Gen., reside inAtlanta. This summer, she publishedher first book, Sin in the Second City:Madams, Ministers, Playboys and theBattle for America’s Soul.Scott Nolan ’95 A&S, Psy., ’07G.S., Couns. in May graduated withan M.S. degree in counseling fromVillanova University.Michael W. Rosiecki Jr., ’95VSB, Fin. is vice president in equitiesat Credit Suisse in Manhattan.His wife, Claudine Fiorilli Rosiecki’95 Nur., is a clinical nurse specialistfor critical care at The ValleyHospital in Ridgewood, N.J. Theyreside with their infant twin daughtersin Cedar Grove, N.J.Katie Callahan ’96 A&S andDeirdre Joyce ’96 A&S, Gen.,French Lang./Lit. in April and Mayled a Habitat for Humanity GlobalVillage trip in New Zealand.James Daniello ’96 VSB, Mgt. isregional director with Xshares Securities,LLC, an exchange traded fundsfirm based in New York City.Carla Generose Grimm, CPA,’97 VSB, Acct., ’06 M.B.A. waspromoted to manager of financialreporting at Southco Inc., a globalmanufacturer of access hardware inConcordville, Pa.Amy Holovaty ’97 Ch.E., ’04M.B.A. relocated to Houston, Texas,with her husband and infant son. Sheis business manager at Air Products.Michael J. Paskey ’97 VSB, Fin.is based in Tokyo, where he is vicepresident of the Asia Pacific regionfor Merrill Lynch.Gerda Schoepp Stetz ’97 A&S,Bio. is a Merck & Co executive respiratoryspecialty sales representativefor central New Jersey. In January, shereceived an M.B.A. degree from RutgersUniversity. She and her husband,Steven Stetz ’97 VSB, Mkt., andtheir infant son reside in Metuchen.Class of 1998: 10thReunion, June 7-9, 2008Paul Giacalone ’98 VSB, Acct. isdirector, financial reporting at WorldWrestling Entertainment in Stamford,Conn.Monica N.C. Ivey ’98 A&S,Gen. graduated in May from TheJohns Hopkins University with amaster’s degree in writing. She publishedtwo short stories in PennUnion,a literary journal at Johns Hopkins.Todd Schmucker ’98 VSB, Fin. ison the institutional equity sales desk atTracy GiordanoCreatore ’98 Nur.chaired the 2007nurse week atYale-New HavenHospital. She ispatient servicemanager of thepediatric oncology research andrespiratory care units.Goldman Sachs in New York City. InJanuary he received an M.B.A. degreefrom New York University’s SternSchool of Business. He and his wife,Bianca Milazzo Schmucker ’98 VSB,Mkt., reside in Manhattan.Peter M. Barsa ’99 VSB, Fin. isvice president, asset management, atDeutsche Bank in Manhattan. Hiswife, Stacey Favalora Barsa ’99VSB, Fin., is vice president of regulatoryreporting at JPMorgan ChaseBank in Jersey City, N.J. She earnedan M.B.A. from Seton Hall University.They reside in Ridgewood, N.J.,with their infant son.Molly Hupcey Marnella, Ed.D.,’99 A&S, Gen. in May received adoctor of education degree from SetonHall University and is an instructorin teacher education at BloomsburgUniversity of Pennsylvania.Kristie Magee Porcaro ’99 Nur.,global development director for OperationSmile, participated in anOperation Smile mission in the GazaStrip, where she taught children theimportance of dental hygiene, nutritionand burn care/prevention.Joseph McGowan ’99 A&S, Pol.Sci. is a doctoral student in clinicalpsychology at Teachers College,Columbia University, where he willconduct research on personalitytheory and self-identity. He holds amaster’s degree in general psychologyfrom Pace University and this summerat Gettysburg College taught anintensive month-long course for 11thand 12th graders.Mohammad Rahman ’99 J.D.,’99 M.B.A. is a partner in the intellectualproperty law firm of Gibb &Rahman, LLC, in Annapolis, Md.2000sKelly McKenzie Cooper ’00 VSB,M.I.S./Mkt. in May received a masterof library and information sciencedegree from the University of NorthCarolina in Greensboro.Thomas A. Mastrobuoni ’00VSB, Acct. is controller at PalladiumEquity Partners in New York City.Jessica Kemler ’01 A&S, Soc.received an M.P.A. degree from theMaxwell School of Citizenship andPublic Affairs at Syracuse University.Robyn D. Froio,Esq., ’01 A&S,Pol. Sci. joinedthe Princeton,N.J., law office ofSaul Ewing LLPas an associatein the litigationdepartment.At the Environmental ProtectionAgency (EPA) in Washington, D.C.,she works in the Office of FinancialServices and is part of the EPAIntern Program.Christian Reid ’01 A&S, Phil.is an account executive at theCharlotte, N.C., firm of AmericanHealth Care, managing East Coastoperations and client relationships.Tom Bisco ’02 M.B.A. is managingdirector at Xerox Global Servicesin Exton, Pa.Michael Bukowski ’02 VSB,Bus. Adm. is a financial advisor inthe private client group at MerrillLynch in Princeton, N.J.John Cook ’02 M.B.A. is a consultantwith CRA Inc., an internalcommunication, leadership developmentand research firm in Berwyn, Pa.Rick Fox ’02 M.B.A. has beenpromoted to vice president, customeroperations at Aqua America in BrynMawr, Pa.Chris Franklin ’02 M.B.A. waspromoted to regional president atAqua America in Bryn Mawr, Pa.Sung-Jae Koo ’02 M.B.A. is vicepresident of international treasuryand accounting operations at AmkorTechnology Korea.Mark Kropilak, Esq., ’02 M.B.A.was named senior vice president, corporatedevelopment and corporate counselat Aqua America in Bryn Mawr, Pa.Kristen Nungesser ’02 VSB,Acct. is an associate in the globalbanking division at Deutsche BankAG in Manhattan. In June, shereceived an M.B.A. degree from theUniversity of Chicago GraduateSchool of Business.James Osborn ’02 Ch.E. in Junejoined UBS Securities as an associatein investment banking after receivingan M.B.A. degree from the Universityof Rochester’s William E. SimonGraduate School of Business Administration,which honored him withthe Dean’s Leadership Award.Class of 2003:Five-Year Reunion,October 24-26, 2008Steve Behmke ’03 M.B.A. is vicepresident of strategic accounts at theKing of Prussia, Pa., office of ADVOInc., a direct mail media company.Chuck Curtis ’03 M.B.A.accepted a position as national alliancemanager at IBM in Blue Bell, Pa.Dean Del Vecchio ’03 M.B.A.was named vice president for globaltechnology services at Dow Jones &Company in South Brunswick, N.J.Oscar S. James II ’03 A&S, Pol.Sci. is a council member for theSouth Ward in Newark, N.J.Chris Shadday ’03 M.B.A. iscommercial vice president at Viance,a wood treatment technology firm,in Charlotte, N.C.Vince Sorgi ’03 M.B.A. is controllerat PPL EnergyPlus in Allentown, Pa.Sean Stanga, M.D., ’03 A&S,Bio. in April received his M.D. degreefrom The American University of theCaribbean School of Medicine in St.Maarten, V.I. He will pursue a careerin pediatrics at Blank Children’sHospital in Des Moines, Iowa.Mark Tribbitt ’03 M.B.A.entered a Drexel University doctoralprogram with a concentration inorganization and strategy.Davina Goldammer, Esq., ’04A&S, Soc. received an L.L.M. degreein international law and internationalrelations from the Brussels School ofInternational Studies, which is part ofEngland’s University of Kent.Jason Kisner ’04 A&S, Engl./Pol. Sci. accepted a position as newbusiness development manager withCSX Transportation at its headquartersin Jacksonville, Fla.Phil Letowt ’04 M.B.A. worksat the Department of HomelandSecurity in Washington, D.C.Sara Jeanette Mucowski, M.D.,’04 A&S, Bio. graduated fromDrexel University School of Medicineand has begun her residency inobstetrics and gynecology at theUniversity of Texas Medical Branch.Alicia Padovano ’04 A&S,Psych./French Lang./Lit. was namedthe 2007 Neubauer Family Fellow bythe Widener University Institute forGraduate Clinical Psychology, whereshe will pursue a doctoral degree.Bogie Rosypal ’04 M.B.A. waspromoted to manager, documentationoperations and record management atSchering-Plough Research Institutein Summit, N.J.Clyde Barrow ’05 M.B.A. in Januaryreceived the Management Awardfrom the South Florida Sun-Sentinel.Christine Baumeister ’05 M.B.A.was named marketing director-Continental Europe at INFONXX,the largest independent directoryassistance provider.Christina Marie DiBella ’05A&S, Psy. this year earned a master’sdegree in applied psychology at NewYork University’s Steinhardt SchoolSummer 2007 75

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Jeanine Chiaffarano ’06 A&S,Bio. on October 6-7 will participatein the 39.3-mile walk in the NewYork City area sponsored by the AvonFoundation Breast Cancer Crusade.Cynthia Galda ’06 M.B.A. waspromoted to regional insurance productand development manager forToyota Financial Services and LexusFinancial Services in Parsippany, N.J.Conrad Heinz ’06 VSB, Fin./Int’l. Bus. is with the metropolitangroup at Smith Barney in Bethesda,Md. His focus is on client relationsand acquisition, public speaking andfinancial planning.Darla Henning ’06 M.B.A.accepted a new position as IT directorfor SAP America in NewtownSquare, Pa.Stacy Hudgins ’06 M.B.A. isproject manager in business operationsfor Thomas Scientific in Philadelphia.Mike Rolecki ’06 M.B.A. waspromoted to director of air vehicleteams and chief engineer on theBoeing V-22 program in Philadelphia.Erica von Hoyer ’06 M.B.A., vicepresident, marketing at SkillSurveyInc. in Berwyn, Pa., announced thatthe company was named a finalistin the innovative company category inthe 2007 American Business Awards.Carla Berry ’07 M.B.A. is keyaccount executive at the King ofPrussia, Pa., office of ADVO Inc., adirect mail media company.Stacey Boswell ’07 M.B.A. waspromoted to vice president of SixSigma Quality at Wells Fargo AutoFinance in Chester, Pa.Brian Domenick ’07 M.B.A.has taken a new position at JPMorganChase as general manager of a partnershipat Chase.Matt Gorman ’07 M.B.A. iscourse manager for the IT advisorypractice at KPMG LLP in Philadelphia.In 2006 he received the MelvinBoone Award from the AmericanCancer Society for his involvementwith its fundraising bike-a-thon.Joanne Hannon ’07 M.B.A. wasone of 25 employees nominated fromthe 34,000 at GlaxoSmithKlineGlobal to attend the manufacturingand supply president’s forum in NorthMymms, England.Javier Miranda ’07 M.B.A. isaccount manager of the Latin Americanregion for ServiceBench Inc. inColumbia, Md.Rob O’Neill ’07 M.B.A. waspromoted to director of financialplanning and analysis at TEVA PharmaceuticalsUSA in North Wales, Pa.Eric Pillmore ’07 M.B.A., seniorvice president of corporate governanceat Tyco International Ltd., acceptedfor Tyco the 2006 Alexander HamiltonAward in Corporate Governance.Trip Thomas ’07 M.B.A. issenior technical sales specialist atEngineered Arresting Systems Corp.(ESCO) in Logan Township, N.J.Marriages1980s-1990sCarl D. Namiotka ’89 A&S, Edu.married Dawn Erica Hanson.Christine Wnuk ’89 A&S Hon.married Reuel Deppen.Cheryl A. Morrison ’91 Nur.married Jon M. Hall Jr.Debra Lydon ’93 A&S, Engl.married Francis Gillen III.Michael Sutch ’93 A&S, Eco.married Elizabeth Hyatt.Dean Kenefick ’94 A&S, Edu., ’99G.S., Edu. married Stacey Sutton.Kristen Halwachs ’95 VSB, Mgt.married John Flynn.Erin Bigley ’96 C.E. married RobertSpork.Jonathan Grella ’96 A&S, Pol. Sci.married Lauren Wine.Kristen McGinnis ’96 Nur. marriedEdward Linkewich.Joseph Palfini ’96 Nur. marriedElizabeth Klinksiek.Michelle Guglielmo ’97 A&S,Comm. married Tucker Gilliam.Allison Parks ’97 VSB, Mgt. marriedChristopher Penza.Kevin Vanderslice ’97 E.E. marriedJulie Kling.Frank Amico ’98 VSB, Fin. marriedMeredith Galeta ’00 VSB, Fin.Kathleen Bronson ’98 Nur. marriedOscar Dussan.Paul Giacalone ’98 VSB, Acct.married Kristin Dobinson.Kara Grobert ’98 A&S, Gen. marriedChristopher Murray Jackson.Peter Oliver ’98 VSB,Fin. marriedKirsten Donaldson.Siobhan Carroll ’99 A&S, Pol. Sci.married Marc Thibault Jr.Neil Connelly ’99 C.E. marriedChelsea Dionne.Timothy Higgins ’99 VSB, Fin.married Michelle Wells ’01 A&S,Comm.Sonia Kailian ’99 VSB, Mkt.married Jeffrey Placido.Stephen McDermott ’99 A&S, Pol.Sci. married Katherine Avagliano.Jessica Moore ’99 VSB, Fin.married Daniel Stanco.Steven S. Poulathas ’99 VSB,Acct., ’02 J.D. married AthenaMichaeliais.Robert Simoni ’99 VSB, Fin.married Jennifer DeFeo.Matthew Zrebiec ’99 A&S, Comp.Sci. married Kristen Kayal ’01 Nur.2000sChristina Bryan ’00 A&S, Edu.married Tracy Clark.Brian C. Farrell ’00 VSB, Acct.married Jessica Fahy ’99 A&S,Hum. Serv.Sean Hoelzle ’00 Comp. Eng. marriedMelissa Lord ’01 A&S, Psy.Kevin Tis ’00 A&S, Eco. marriedJennie Rodgers ’01 VSB, Mkt.Melissa Balog ’01 VSB, Fin. marriedJeff Wolf.Colleen Mullen ’01 A&S, Comm.married Frank Aracri.Chrissy Parikos ’01 VSB, Acct.married Michael Brown.Alanna Piazza ’01 C.E. marriedMichael Strohecker.Jason Piccini ’01 Ch.E., ’05 M.Ch.E.married Julia Piskadlo ’03 VSB,Acct.Lisa Polise ’01 Nur. marriedAnthony Gervasi.Karen Swick ’01 VSB, Acct. marriedMichael Siwicki.Kristin Syverson ’01 A&S, Gen.married Quinn Cox.Amy Arnold ’02 A&S, Hist. marriedScott McBrien.Andrew Fikse ’02 VSB, Bus.Adm./Mkt. married Blair Call’03 A&S, Gen.Gina Iannaccone ’02 A&S, Comm.married Dennis Tupper.Gail Phillips ’02 VSB, Acct. marriedGuillaume Dubus.Maureen Taylor ’02 A&S, Hist.married David O’Neill.Ross Waitman ’02 A&S, Comp.Eng. married Kimberlee Robinson.Elizabeth Whartenby ’02 C.E.married Steven Cox.Andrea Canci ’03 A&S, Comm./Hist. married Alan Stutman.Madelyn Capano ’03 Nur. marriedMark Stout.Michael Duncan ’03 A&S, Bio.married Lauren Della Greca ’03A&S, Chem.Jason R. Fenner ’03 A&S, Comm.married Julie A. Hayner ’03A&S, Bio.Ellen Jordan ’03 A&S, Pol. Sci.,’06 J.D. married Matthew Boyd.Christopher Knoerlein ’03 A&S,Psy. married Amy Mohler.Andrew Natale ’03 E.E. marriedCara Gavejian ’02 A&S, Comm.Timothy Pappas ’03 A&S, Gen.married Laura Borst ’03 VSB,Eco., ’03 VSB, M.I.S./Mkt.Megan Poles ’03 A&S, Comm.married Filip Pongratz.Andrew Gadomski ’04 VSB,Acct., ’05 M.T. married VickieWinterhalter ’04 A&S, Hist.Ashleigh New ’04 A&S, Psy. marriedJennifer Gilbert ’04 VSB, Mkt.Michael Seibert ’05 M.E., ’06M.M.E. married Laura Ledgerwood’05 Ch.E.Births1980sBrian McCaul ’85 A&S, Pol. Sci.,’87 G.S., Pol. Sci., boy.Mark B. Cavallaro ’87 E.E., boy.Carolyn Walsh Cusick ’87 A&S,Edu., girl.Kathryn R. VanAllen Horn ’87A&S, Eco., girl.Chuck Marzen ’89 Ch.E. andMaryann McConnell Marzen ’89A&S, Eng., boy.Cheryl Ricchini-Mercurio ’89VSB, Acct., girl.Peter Tseronis ’89 A&S, Comm.and Betsy Gregory Tseronis ’97A&S, Gen., boy.1990sAnthony Baxter ’90 A&S, Engl., girl.Richard Segrave-Daly ’90 VSB,Acct., girl.Natalina Salvati Baruzzi ’90 A&S,Engl., boy.Becky O’Boyle Bell ’91 VSB,Acct., boy.Joseph Buttarazzi ’91 A&S, Hist.,boy.Chuck Esposito ’91 A&S, Engl.and Jacqueline Keenan Esposito’91 VSB, Fin., ’95 M.B.A., boy.Julie Monroe Shaw ’91 A&S, Bio.,boy.Robert Carey ’92 A&S, Math. andLisa Teevan Carey ’93 A&S,Comm., boy.Jennifer Campbell Casper ’92 VSB,Mkt., twins, boy and girl.Alice Bergan Fecak ’92 A&S, Pol.Sci., girl.Charity Diefenbach Holland ’92A&S, Bio., boy.Daniel J. Kelly ’92 E.E. and NicoleAlex Kelly ’96 G.S., Hist., twins,boy and girl.Cynthia Lamack Brashear ’92A&S, Edu., boy.Vincent LaMonaca ’92 A&S, Psy.,’98 J.D., girl.Kathryn Norcross Bryan ’92 VSB,Bus. Adm., boy.Jason D’Antona ’93 E.E., girl.Dorothy Gabriel Getty ’93 A&S,Engl., girl.Kristin Howells Volastro ’93 VSB,Acct., girl.Kathleen Kopp Leach ’93 A&S,Psy., girl.Rachel Lane ’93 A&S, Soc., girl.Robert Luciano ’93 E.E. and CarlaTalarico Luciano ’95 A&S, Psy.,girl.Bridget Gillian Mahoney Schmitz’93 A&S, Math., boy.Summer 2007 77

Amy McLeod Callahan ’93 A&S,Gen., boy.Jennifer Palasinski McGrady ’93VSB, Fin., boy.Sarah Prost Kaiser ’93 A&S, Psy.,girl.Scott R. Reidenbach, Esq., ’93A&S, Engl. and Sheryl BurghardtReidenbach ’95 A&S, Psy., girl.Stacey Rozzi Cahaly ’93 A&S,Psy., girl.Laura Schiller Huseby ’93 A&S,Edu./Engl., boy.Stacey Walczak Locascio ’93 A&S,Psy., girl.Christopher G. Connolly ’94 E.E.,’98 G.S. and Angela Ciao Connolly’94 Ch.E., ’03 G.S., girl.Tim Gaughan ’94 VSB, Mkt., girl.Ann McGurk Caruso ’94 VSB,Acct., girl.Thomas J. O’Brien ’94 VSB, Bus.Adm., boy.Aimee Schipper Kuhn ’94 VSB,Acct., girl.Caline Azouri Treger ’95 A&S,Hum. Serv., boy.Brendan Bryce ’95 A&S, Pol. Sci.and Tracy Smith Bryce ’94A&S, Engl., girl.David Cahouet ’95 A&S, Gen. andKatherine Clavin Cahouet ’94Nur., girl.John Darmanin ’95 VSB, Fin. andJoanne Ventrone Darmanin ’95A&S, Engl./Eco., girl.Scott Durish ’95 A&S, Soc., girl.Christine Gorgone Schwer ’95A&S, Engl., girl.Nicole Grubb Evans ’95 VSB,Acct., boy.Reagan Gunshore Callahan ’95VSB, Acct., girl.Tracy Hemmer Lynch ’95 Nur., boy.William Hyde ’95 VSB, Mgt., girl.Colleen Lyons McCarthy ’95 Nur.,girl.Michael J. McGuire ’95 C.E., boy.Michael Walter Rosiecki ’95 VSB,Fin. and Claudine Fiorilli Rosiecki’95 Nur., twin girls.Matthew Sardy ’95 VSB, Acct. andAmy Detrick Sardy ’95 A&S,Psy., boy.Jennifer Storms Fields ’95 VSB,Acct., boy.Steven Benvenuto ’96 M.E. andTiffany Brandt Benvenuto ’96A&S, Edu., boy.Mark Blazejewski ’96 VSB, Mgt., girl.Rob Collins ’96 A&S, Pol. Sci. andLorraine DesChamps Collins ’97A&S, Psy., ’03 G.S. Couns./Hum. Rel., boy.James Daniello ’96 VSB, Bus.Adm. and Noreen ScanlonDaniello ’98 A&S, Edu., girl.James Dunn ’96 VSB, Mkt. andLinda Puzio Dunn ’96 VSB,Mkt., boy.Erin Drude Murray ’96 A&S,Hist., boy.Gregory Poe ’96 E.E. and Beth RossiPoe ’96 A&S, Hum. Serv., boy.Stephen Rollin ’96 Comp. Eng., boy.Ryan McDonough Rost ’96 A&S,Soc., ’98 G.S., Hum. Serv., girl.Christine Servedio King ’96 A&S,Phil., boy.Jillian Wenstrup Barral ’96 Nur., boy.Elizabeth Wilson Totah ’96 A&S,Hum. Serv., ’98 G.S., Hum. Res.Dev., boy.Chris Baglieri ’97 E.E., girl.Craig Davis ’97 A&S, Gen., ’05M.B.A. and Dianna CarannanteDavis ’96 A&S, Gen., girl.Jonathan Gust ’97 A&S, Comm.and Kelly Flanagan Gust ’01A&S, Soc., girl.Christopher Kuhn ’97 VSB, Acct.and Lauren Danehy Kuhn ’00A&S, Pol. Sci., boy.Paige Muccilli-Piarulli ’97 VSB,Fin., girl.Michael O’Neill ’97 A&S, Pol.Sci., girl.Justin Rohrbacher ’97 VSB,Fin. and Elana GiannattasioRohrbacher ’97 VSB, Acct., girl.Michael Ruibal ’97 A&S, Chem.and Maria Kovacs Ruibal ’99Nur., boy.Michael Scarpelli ’97 VSB, Acct.and Elaine Cicci Scarpelli ’97VSB, Bus. Adm., boy.Steven Stetz ’97 VSB, Mkt. andGerda Schoepp Stetz ’97 A&S,Bio., boy.Tracey Styczynski Strom ’97 VSB,Acct., boy.Nicole Zambito Mancini ’97 Nur.,boy.Dominic Canuso ’98 VSB, Fin.,’06 M.B.A., girl.Laura Carroll Mollenhauer ’98VSB, Mkt., twins, boy and girl.Ryan A. Carter ’98 VSB, Fin. andKim Komelasky Carter ’99 VSB,Mkt., triplet boys.Sean Curtis ’98 Comp.E. andKristine Brennan Curtis ’98A&S, Soc., boy.Louise Giannotti McKernan ’98VSB, Bus. Adm., girl.Nicole Langton ’98 A&S, Eco.,twin girls.Alan MacDonald ’98 E.E. andJanet Eggers MacDonald ’99Nur., girl.Brian McDonald ’98 Ch.E. andCatherine Loper McDonald ’01Nur., boy.Michael McGovern ’98 VSB, Fin.,girl.Travis Nelson ’98 VSB, Eco. andKathryn Nunno Nelson ’99A&S, Psy., boy.Andria Newman Paradis ’98 A&S,Comp. Sci., boy.Correction: Amy Lanza-Wiedmann’98 A&S, Comm., girl.Peter M. Barsa ’99 VSB, Fin. andStacey Favalora Barsa ’99 VSB,Fin., boy.Elizabeth Baxter Putignano ’99VSB, Mkt., boy.Timothy P. Brislin ’99 A&S, Bio.and Anne Hastings Brislin ’99A&S, Comm., boy.Ryan Hauck ’99 A&S, Pol. Sci.,’02 J.D. and Katherine MarcotteHauck ’00 A&S, Hon., ’03 J.D.,boy.Brian Horyczun ’99 E.E. andJessica Valenti Horyczun ’99A&S, Edu., boy.Julie Home Peach ’99 VSB, Acct.,girl.Meghan Monahan DuBois ’99A&S, Comm., girl.Peter Singagliese ’99 VSB Fin. andKristen Termotto Singagliese ’98A&S, Edu., boy.Tom Steiger ’99 VSB, Mgt. andKristen Scottoline Steiger ’00A&S, Comm., girl.2000sDaniel Glynn ’00 VSB, Fin. andBridget Burriss Glynn ’99 A&S,Comm., girl.Brian Marchetti ’00 C.E. and JessicaLesinski Marchetti ’01 Nur., girl.Molly O’Connor Bell ’00 A&S,Comm./Pol. Sci., boy.Stephanie Parks Cowgill ’00 A&S,Comm., boy.Matthew M. Ryan, Esq., ’00 A&S,Engl./Pol. Sci., ’00 Hon. andRhoni Stefanacci Ryan ’01 A&S,Comp. Sci., girl.Franco Salandra ’00 Comp.E. andMelissa Reo Salandra ’01 VSB,Mkt., girl.Patricia Zech Laurento ’00 A&S,Comm., triplets, one girl and twoboys.Michael Hugelmeyer ’01 A&S,Edu., ’03 G.S., Edu. and AlexisVenutolo-Mantovani Hugelmeyer’01 A&S, Comp. Prog., girl.Lindsay Walters Ryon ’01 A&S,Engl./Phil., boy.Brian Wilson ’01 E.E., boy.Sam Rasty ’02 M.B.A., boy.Vince Fath ’03 M.B.A., boy.Brandon Janosky ’03 M.E. andLaura Rull Janosky ’03 A&S,Comm., girl.Shanna Cunningham ’04 M.B.A.,girl.Tony Dybicz ’04 M.B.A., boy.Bogie Rosypal ’04 M.B.A., girl.Jason Sisian ’05 M.B.A., girl.Jeff Hornak ’07 M.B.A., boy.Kevin Parsons ’07 M.B.A., girl.In Memoriam1930sSister Mary Marcella McGroarty,R.S.M., ’30 A&S, Gen., onMarch 1.William Gerald Driscoll ’32 C.E.,D.Sc., on June 7.Francis L. Martin ’33 M.E., ’46M.M.E., on March 14.Benedict G. Sohm ’34 C.E., onJanuary 22, 2005.The Rev. Ralph Vincent Shuhler,O.S.A. ’37 A&S, Phil., on March 6.Vincent J. LaBrasca ’38 VSB, Eco.,on January 9.John McKenna ’38 A&S, Gen., onMarch 31.J. Paul Skelly ’38 C.E., on October9, 2005.Louis L. Dubino ’39 A&S, Edu. onMay 2.1940sVictor J. Sandor ’40 VSB, Eco., onAugust 11, 2006.John H. Bambrick ’43 VSB, Eco.,on March 11.Thomas A. Dougherty ’43 Ch.E.,on February 15, 2006.Frank Rosenberg, M.D., ’43 A&S,Bio., on January 31.James Arthur Walsh ’43 VSB,Eco., on January 31.Charles P. McGovern ’45 A&S,Gen., on March 12, 2006.Harold A. Pryor ’47 C.E., onFebruary 15.John F. Burke ’49 C.E., ’64M.C.E., on January 21.George J. Chorba Sr. ’49 VSB,Acct., on February 16.Jack C. Dwyer ’49 M.E., on May 25.1950sRichard F. Boyle ’50 M.E. on July22, 2006.Gerard A. Bruno ’50 A&S,Physics, on April 17.John J. Connolly Sr. ’50 VSB,Eco., on April 25.Francis T. Deighan ’50 A&S, Gen.,on November 1, 2006.Francis James O’Rourke ’50 VSB,Eco., on October 13, 2005.Raymond J. Raclawski ’50 A&S,Edu., on November 2, 2006.George Szymanski Sr. ’50 A&S,Bio., on February 5.Thomas L. McDonough ’51 VSB,Eco., on May 26, 2006.Edward F. Oppasser ’51 A&S,Chem., on February 11.The Rev. Arthur F. Smith, O.S.A.,’51 A&S, Phil., ’55 G.S., Hist.,on February 17.John P. Chleapas Sr. ’52 C.E., onApril 23.78 Villanova Magazine

William R. Noonan ’52 A&S,Gen., on February 12, 2005.Edward J. Shields ’52 Ch.E., onMarch 12.James J. McCarthy ’53 A&S, Gen.,on December 27, 2006.Frank J. Ryan ’53 Ch.E., onFebruary 18.John A. Welch ’53 M.E., onOctober 9, 2005.Anthony Woomer ’54 VSB, Eco.,on April 15.Joseph E. Hagan III, N.D., ’55 A&S,Edu., on December 23, 2006.Sister Alice Price ’55 A&S, Gen.,’66 G.S., Theol., on February 3.Robert Tarleton ’56 VSB, Eco., onApril 13.Ralph Zabloudil ’56 VSB, Acct.,on August 8, 2006.Charles T. Farley Jr. ’57 VSB, Eco.,on March 9.Francis J. Hones Jr. ’57 A&S, Edu.,on October 26, 2006.Francis P. Bonner ’58 A&S, Eco.,on January 28.Charles Hansford Jr. ’59 VSB,Eco., ’65 J.D., on March 12.1960sThomas J. Calabrese ’60 VSB,Eco., on February 19.Arlene M. Jackson ’62 G.S., Gen.,on January 31.Patrick C. Kenney ’62 VSB, Eco.,on March 28.Raymond E. Reilly, M.D., ’62 A&S,Bio., on September 8, 2006.M. Eleanore Corte ’63 Nur., onMarch 2.Richard F. Thompson ’63 VSB,Acct., on May 2.Lawrence J. Kelly ’64 E.E. onFebruary 2.Joanne A. Filipos ’65 Nur., onJanuary 22.Gerald A. Hayes Jr. ’66 A&S,Engl., on February 13.Hugh D. Quinn ’66 A&S, Gen., onJanuary 17.Eva M. Dew ’67 Nur., on March 28.James A. Elmer ’67 G.S., Sec. Sch.Sci., on January 7.Thomas H. Marshall ’67 A&S,Gen., on December 12, 2006.Thomas P. Seweryn ’67 Ch.E., onFebruary 22, 2004.Michael Moore ’68 M.E., on March 9.William D. Tidd ’68 G.S., Sci., onApril 16.Dennis A. Carpini ’69 VSB, Bus.Adm., on March 31.Peter William Kenney ’69 G.S.,Pol. Sci., on February 18.William H. Murphy ’69 VSB, Bus.Adm., on July 21, 2005.Thomas M. Regan ’69 A&S,Math., on April 13.1970sMichael J. McGonigle ’70 A&S,Pol. Sci., ’73 J.D., on February 18.Tom Brogan ’71 A&S, Pol. Sci., onSeptember 15, 2006.Howard Porter ’71 A&S, Edu., onMay 26 (see page 80).Arthur T. Taylor ’71 A&S, Soc.,on November 4, 2005.Walter G. Bleil, Esq., ’72 A&S,Hon., on January 30.John J. Cunnane ’72 VSB, Bus.Adm., on March 25, 2006.Michael F. Galarus Jr. ’72 E.E., onSeptember 7, 2005.Maryanne Smyth ’72 G.S., Edu.,’91 G.S., Elem. Couns., onDecember 22, 2006.Joan N. Storer, M.D., ’72 G.S.,Sci., on March 20.Dennis Finn ’74 A&S, Bio., onMay 2.K.T. Connors-Langton ’74 G.S.,Engl., on November 9, 2005.Harriet S. Tomlinson ’74 G.S.,Edu., on July 3, 2006.Charles Kassab ’75 A&S, Gen., onDecember 24, 2006.Ann D. Froman ’76 G.S., Hist., onMarch 30, 2006.Cynthia C. Moses ’76 A&S, Soc.,on February 12.Sister Frances Regan, R.S.M. ’76G.S., Theat., on April 19.Christine Jackson Alexander ’77A&S, Gen., ’81 G.S., Lib. Sci.,on March 21.1980sMary Verlin Albanese ’80 Nur., onMarch 12.Clayton Ertlmeier ’81 A&S, Pol.Sci. on January 2.Lisa Steinruck ’81 G.S., Sec.Couns., on April 13, 2006.Amelia Cain-Kerscher ’82 C.E., onMay 28, 2006.Lillian M. Jackson ’83 A&S, Gen,’95 G.S., Lib. Studies, on June30, 2006.Dolores J. Kephart ’86 A&S, Pol.Sci., on December 30, 2006.Tracey Ann King Cramer ’88 Nur.,on December 28, 2006.Edward Sbar ’89 A&S, Gen., onApril 15.1990s-2000sRavi V. Kothare ’92 VSB, M.T.,on March 8.Kevin P. Taylor ’92 A&S, Hist.,on May 16.Louis Kevitt ’93 G.S., Phil., onNovember 3, 2006.James A. Robles ’93 C.E., onNovember 26, 2006.Eileen Trapp Cinquemane ’96VSB, Acct., on March 11.ClassifiedsHello Villanovans!Reach 93,000 people at once! 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George W. Tomlinson Jr. ’96M.B.A., on January 18.Thomas Broomall ’00 VSB, Acct.,on February 16.Luis Ubilla ’02 VSB, Mkt., onApril 11.Thomas Inge ’03 M.E.E., on April 18.Robert Rothschild ’05 A&S, Engl.,on February 24.StudentsJonathan L. Padget, on December11, 2006.Faculty and StaffDr. Paul B. Ambrose, formerprofessor of political science, onDecember 24, 2006.Catherine “Cass” Oblaczynski, whotaught in the College of Nursingfor more than 30 years and retiredas a tenured associate professor, onJanuary 14.Robert Rowland, Ph.D., foundingdirector of Villanova’s HonorsProgram and former professor ofLatin and ancient history in theClassical Studies Program, in March.Marion M. Schrum, Ed.D., firstdean of the College of Nursing(1960-68), on February 3.Nellie Chrinka Wolfrom, retiredcustodial department employee,on February 14.Memorial Tribute: Howard Porter ’71 A&S, Edu.Death of a LegendBY OSCAR ABELLO ’08 A&SConsidering the life of St. Augustine, Villanova University knows a legend’slife isn’t always on the straight and narrow. The University andsports fans nationwide were already shaken upon learning in May thatWildcat basketball legend Howard “Geezer” Porter ’71 A&S, had been attackedand found badly injured in a Minneapolis alley. One week later, during theMemorial Day weekend, his death on May 26 sent waves of sorrow that reachedacross the country. He was 58 years old.“The entire Villanova family is saddened by the news of Howard’s death,”said Jay Wright, head coach of men’s basketball, in a public statement. “Howardprovided so many Villanovans with thrills on the basketball court playing forCoach [Jack] Kraft. Since his playing days ended, he has been an outstandingrole model for our current players and coaching staff.”Two rewards of $25,000 were announced for information leading to the arrestand conviction of anyone involved with what authorities declared a homicide.On the afternoon of June 5, his teammates, fans and families filed into theSt. Thomas of Villanova Church on campus for a celebration of Porter’s life,one of three services held in three states. Wildcats of two generations walkedtogether, each aware in his own way of Porter’s legacy and relevance to studentsand athletes of all generations.“I usually speak about Howard to my Sport and Spirituality class,” said Dr.Edward Hastings ’73 A&S, a member of the 1971 team and an assistant professorof religious studies at Neumann College. “I speak about him as an awesometalent and a gentle soul. It is hard to combine the two, but he somehow did it.”Porter’s life began in Stuart, Fla. After his family moved to Sarasota, he ledhis Booker T. Washington High School—still segregated then—to a statechampionship in 1967. Standing at 6 feet, 8 inches, he came to Villanova as ahighly touted freshman during the heyday of the Big Five era, when each ofthese regional rivals was a national powerhouse.At the time, freshmansquads were stillused to groom studentathletes.Porter hardlyneeded the extra step; inhis first year, he recordedtwo 50-point games, onthe way to averaging 30.5points and 14.2 reboundsper game. It didn’t matterthat he was on the freshmansquad; the regionFor Howard Porter ’71 A&S and the 1971 men’sbasketball team (above), their NCAA tournamenttriumphs turned into asterisks in therecord books. On June 5, Porter’s teammates,and many other fans and members of the Villanovafamily, gathered to celebrate his life at aservice at the St. Thomas of Villanova Church.was already crowding into see him play.Coached by Kraft,Porter ended his firstvarsity year with anaverage of more than22 points and more than14 rebounds per game,earning a spot onthe All-Big Five team and honorable mention on several All-American teams.Porter’s reputation on offense was exceeded only by his defense as a vaunted shotblocker. His Villanova career ended after 89 games, averaging 22.8 points and14.8 rebounds per game. His path seemed to head straight to Springfield, Mass.,home of the National Basketball Hall of Fame.The highest and lowest points of Porter’s college basketball career became oneand the same. In the 1971 NCAA tournament’s East Regional semi-final, he ledVillanova to a 92-89 double-overtime victory over favored Western Kentucky. A BigFive showdown against Penn followed, but it was a no-contest 43-point victory forVillanova. Although the Wildcats were outmatched inthe final game against legendary coach John Wooden’sUCLA team, Porter’s hard play earned him MostValuable Player honors for the tournament.But Porter never got to see that MVP trophy.The National Basketball Association (NBA) wasin a heated competition with the upstart AmericanBasketball Association for the best college players, andit wasn’t always a pretty fight. In a deal Porter wasn’t sosure about to begin with, according to a 2001 interviewwith the Minneapolis Star Tribune, he signed on withPorter as a Wildcat an agent near the end of his senior season at Villanova.The move violated NCAA rules, and a monthafter the tournament’s final game, Porter wasstripped of his title, and Villanova stripped of its runner-up status. Porter took itto heart, claiming full responsibility. “I don’t want to blame anyone,” Porter isquoted as saying in that 2001 interview. “That was the decision I made.”Porter eventually was drafted into the NBA, recording seven injury-riddledyears with four different teams. Complications from a blood clot ended hisNBA career in 1979.In 1985, Rollie Massimino, at the time head coach of the Wildcats, invitedthe 1971 team to Lexington Ky., for the NCAA Tournament, in which Villanovawould defeat Georgetown for the national championship. Massimino hadintended for the legendary Wildcat to speak with the team, but Porter was tooashamed to even get on the plane in Florida.“It is not a perfect story and perhaps not even a happy ending,” said Hastings.“But being a part of the team was a very meaningful time in our lives.”In 1985, Porter was broke, divorced and hooked on cocaine. He was livingwith his mother and pawned his Final Four prize watch for drug money. The late1980s found him serving a brief prison sentence for parole violation after beingconvicted of drug possession. “The demons had me,” Porter often told friends.“I took a ride with the devil,” Porter recalled in that 2001 interview. “Andthe devil picked me up and rolled me for a while, but I always knew, deep downinside, I felt God wasn’t through with me yet.”It turns out Porter was right. While in prison, he took it upon himself to turnhis life around. Soon after he was released, he moved into a halfway housenear St. Paul, and 28 days later came out clean and sober. He was hired as aprobation officer for Ramsey County, Minn.Porter and his wife, Theresa Neal, a school principal, were “pillars of theSt. Paul community,” noted ESPN.com in a caption for a June 2 story.It was in these later years that Porter became the role model who in 2006visited the Wildcats’ locker room after their final game defeat by Florida. “Hejust came in and gave every player a hug,” Wright said. “No speech, just hugs.”Porter’s renewed relationship with his 1971 teammates was a joy for all sides.“Howard and the team went a long time without speaking,” said Hastings. “Buteach of us knew deep in our hearts that if it was not for him, we would neverhave gotten as far as we did.”Far—not only as a legendary basketball team, but far as a family. Literally.Another member of the team, Tom Ingelsby ’73 VSB, went on to marryHastings’ sister, Rosemarie.“I was proud to be there when we retired Howard’s number and I was proud tohave him there when we retired mine,” said Inglesby. “Howard was a basketballlegend from the moment he stepped on Villanova’s campus—everyone knewthat.” In 2002, Porter’s teammates presented him with his 1971 MVP trophy.Social critics often look upon today’s world of sports and say that it is toocompetitive, with too much emphasis on winning or making money and notenough focus on the process of growing together as a team. That evening at thememorial service for Howard Porter, the focus on that process was overpowering.Oscar Abello ’08 A&S is pursuing a double major in economics and theology withminors in Peace and Justice Education and Africana Studies. He interned in the Office ofCommunication and Public Affairs. His aspirations include a journalism career, graduateschool in economics and volunteering.80 Villanova Magazine

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