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D’MENSIONS The D’Youville College Journal SUMMER 2OO7D’baccalaureate & commencement lothlorien: hoof beats of healing folio/ dyc’s extreme students

To the strains of Charpentier’s “Te Deum,” a recordnumber of D’Youville students processed down theaisles of Kleinhans Music Hall on Saturday, May 19,for the College’s 99th Commencement exercises.Honorands Robert E. Rich, Jr. and Mindy Rich with Sister Denise A. Roche,GNSH, presidentAn unprecedented seven hundred thirty-threestudents were awarded bachelor’s, master’s anddoctoral degrees.In her remarks, Sister Denise A. Roche, president ofthe College, said, “D’Youville is proud not only ofthe number of graduates this year, but of their qualityand commitment to service. Also, this year it isexciting to have the first graduates to receive doctoraldegrees. We can expect to have these graduatesmake significant and transforming accomplishmentsduring their lifetimes. They are well prepared to meetthe challenges they will face.”

Honorary degrees were awarded to Robert E. Rich,Jr., chairman of Rich Products Corporation, one ofBuffalo’s Fortune 500 companies, and the presidentand CEO of the Bison, Wichita and Jamestownminor-league baseball teams, and to his wife MindyRich, vice chair of the corporation. Mrs. Rich is alsothe president of Rich Entertainment Group, whichoversees baseball interests, entertainment and atravel agency.In their joint remarks, the couple provided thegraduates with powerful, practical advice. The firstwas to get a job that is a step along the way: It getsyou launched. The second was to be passionate aboutwhat you do: Don’t hesitate to take a discountedjob to get hired. The third was especially importantadvice: Never stop learning. College taught you tolearn. Finally: Success is about doing something.

Following the ceremony, graduates spilled outonto the lawn of Kleinhans Music Hall to be metwith warm hugs and joyous greetings from family,spouses, children and friends.•

dycNewsworthynowLeading Critic ofStudent TestingSpeaks at D’YouvilleAn insider’s look at education and what iswrong with it was offered on March 31 whenDr. William Cala spoke on “Many ChildrenLeft Behind: How and Why the Federal andState Governments are Harming Children andDestroying Public Education.” The Issues inEducation Seminar, sponsored by D’YouvilleCollege’s Doctoral Programs in Education,was held on campus.Cala, retired superintendent of the FairportCentral School District in Fairport, N.Y., is avocal critic of New York state’s testing policyand is a leader in the fight to hold the NewYork State Education Department accountablefor the consequences of high-stakes testing. Hesupports the idea of a national diploma basedon demonstrated proficiency, not test scores.The Fairport District covers grades K through12 with an enrollment of approximately 7,200students and more than 1,100 professional andsupport staff members.Cala has been published nationally and has beena guest essayist in major newspapers. He hasdecried the dangers of relying on standardizedexams to determine school ratings and studentpromotion. “The gap in performance betweenlarge urban centers and other public schools haswidened. …Staff development no longer addressesteacher improvement, but rather test scoringand alignment of curricula to the test,” he said ina Washington Post article. “And nationally, goodteachers are fleeing the profession and studentsare dropping out of school.”He has fought against a “one-size-fits-all”diploma and feels flexibility in testing treatschildren of various backgrounds fairly. Despitepetitions and countless letters, the New YorkCommissioner of Education and the Board ofRegents have ignored this concept.“As the new state requirements are implemented,it has become increasingly clear that if no childis to be left behind, it is imperative that weprovide a meaningful educational experiencefor those whose strengths lie in areas notdefined by the narrow state guidelines andnot measured only on pen-and-pencil tests.It is critical that all students have access to adiploma that is rigorous and meaningful, thatembodies enough flexibility to allow for thedifferences among children,” he said.In 2004, Dr. Cala was honored by Phi DeltaKappa International, which presented himwith the Presidential Award for ExceptionalEducation Leadership. He also received theGeorge Eastman Award for Courage andLeadership in Public Policy. The NationalUnderground Railroad Center named him andhis wife Joanne, Freedom Heroes.

accreditation is recognized nationally. If families have been involved with a NARHA centerelsewhere in the United States, they will often look for a NARHA center when they move to WNYfor assurance of the quality and safety of the program.The social, emotional and recreational benefits of therapeutic horseback riding for individuals withdisabilities may not always be obvious. For some people it seems ludicrous to place an individualwith physical or emotional problems on a 1200-pound animal! For the child or adult who isunable to walk, the horse provides wonderful freedom of movement, and a rider experiences animprovement in self-image, self-esteem and self-expression. Imagine a child or adult who usesa wheelchair to maneuver through the day. The world is above him, with many people literallylooking down on him. Now picture this person out of a wheelchair and up on a horse! Who needstwo legs when he can have four? Now who’s looking down on whom?For many riders, this activity they can do with peers, siblings and even parents. For others, prideis taken in doing an activity that their peers are not doing. The environment of riding and beingaround horses offers a plethora of sensations: New sights, sounds, smells and movement challengeswill often lift the attention and enthusiasm level of everyone involved. At Lothlorien, gentle, trained andwell-mannered horses serve as equine motivators, providing a unique relationship that helps individualswith emotional disabilities to learn patience and connect with the world. The gentle, rhythmic movementof a horse can be calming and relaxing, while the stretch to straddle the horse’s barrel can be beneficial totight muscles. The movement of the horse challenges strength and balance at every step. As individualswork to improve riding skills, their bodies are getting exercise in a fun environment. This is easilyobserved by all the smiling that occurs on horseback.’Youville College and Lothlorien have a rich history of collaboration. Starting in the1990s, Lothlorien became the site for student projects in the disciplines of education,physical and occupational therapy, exploring the emotional and physical benefits oftherapeutic riding and hippotherapy.The concept of hippotherapy (HPOT) comes from the Greek word hippos for horse and, translatedliterally, means treatment with the help of the horse. Hippotherapy is a multi-disciplinary specialtyusing the unique, three-dimensional movement of the horse as a strategy to treat individuals whohave neuron-motor dysfunction. These persons may be individuals with cerebral palsy, musculardystrophy, Down syndrome, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease or many other conditions. The16

studentsBright. Driven. Inspired. Laser-focused.Sometimes switching their areas of study midwayin order to define and directeach of their unique career paths,these five extreme students are amongthe flag bearers of D’Youville’s current young professionals.19

PT ’07PA ’10Rachel PlacitoActively involved on the D’Youville College campus for the past fouryears with an expected graduation date of 2007, a petite young lady,Rachel Placito, has decided that she must change her career path. Changeslike this are difficult and uncomfortable. She always thought that thingsshould happen as she envisioned them; and when things went off track,there was something terribly wrong.Making the decision to switch majors was a terrific challenge for thisstudent. However, she took the challenge and applied to the physicianassistant program with graduationpostponed until 2010.Initially, Rachel was drawn to thephysical therapy program througha series of circumstances thatoccurred in her formative years.After she had experienced thecurriculum and some of the clinicalaspects of her physical therapystudies, she became increasinglyuncomfortable and aware that thiswas not where she wanted to be orshould be. The more knowledgeshe acquired about the physicianassistant program, the greaterwas her determination to switchmajors.She is truly passionate aboutinteracting with patients. She seesherself as being there when thepatient needs her. She said thatshe has learned that “many timesthe physician will send the PA outin the middle of the night.” Shecontinued, “Some patients preferseeing the physician assistantrather than the physician.”If her determination andpersistence on the soccer field orthe basketball court carries over tothe practice of her profession, she will be an excellent practitioner in herfield. She was able to crack the NEAC Division III women’s basketballstats list and led the DYC women’s basketball team to a fifteen-winseason. She was also among the leaders of the North Eastern AthleticConference, twelfth in scoring, seventh in assists and sixth in three-pointbaskets per game and was named most valuable player of the year. Withher teammate, she was named Female Athlete of the Year.In spite of the demands on her time with a full schedule of practice forher sports participation, Rachel has found time to be involved in campusactivities. She has been a Student Association senator for four years and amember of the athletics committee. She has volunteered for many eventssponsored by Campus Ministry and has visited the elderly at Mary AgnesManor, especially to help break the monotony of those residents whohave no visitors.2O

BS ’05PA ’07Lindsay OlsenHaving already earned a degree in biology in 2005, Lindsay Olsen walkedacross the stage of Kleinhan’s Music Hall to receive a second bachelor’sdegree in 2007. This time she received a degree as a physician assistant.She decided to pursue the second degree because she sees the career asone in which she is solely responsible for the care of a patient. She alsoenjoys the interaction with the physicians that this role requires.Lindsay is one who clearly understands what being a responsible personrequires.Even as a high school student at Dunkirk High she was involved and incharge of the situation. She was president of the student council, cheerleaderand member of the diving team. In addition, she took dance, piano andflute lessons. She was also an altar server at her parish in Dunkirk.Throughout her five years at D’Youville, whilemaintaining Dean’s List status, she workedseveral different jobs to meet her financialresponsibilities. She was a Sabres Girl doingpromotional appearances for the Buffalo team.She was a Buffalo Bandit cheerleader for twoyears. Currently, she works in a restaurant. This,however, was in addition to being an activeparticipant in campus activities. She was presidentof Lambda Sigma, the sophomore honor society;she served as treasurer of the resident council; shewas a member of the Campus Ministry club; andshe was a member of the biology club.In her spare time, she did phoning for the LoyaltyFund. Because of her diligence, dedication andsense of responsibility, she became a phonathonsupervisor. To ensure that the D’Youvilleswimming pool would be available, she workedas a lifeguard. Clearly her D’Youville yearshave been action packed with many and variedinvolvements.Not content with merely being heavily involvedin campus activities, Lindsay moved out into thecommunity to deliver for Meals on Wheels. Sheworked for Habitat for Humanity and made JaredBoxes to raise money for the children who arecancer patients at Roswell Park Institute.Lindsay’s opting to attend D’Youville wascontinuing a tradition begun when her motherCheryl Zboch Olsen enrolled in the nursing program in 1969 and thengraduated in 1973. Lindsay’s aunt, Bonnie Zboch Schneider graduatedin 1965; Bonnie’s daughter, Kimberly Schneider Lynch, graduated in1989. And so the family tradition continued when Lindsay began thematriculation process as a freshman in 2002.Lindsay Olsen came to D’Youville imbued with a strong work ethic anda keen awareness of her reason for coming. It is no wonder that she hashad an excellent experience at D’Youville and that as she presents herselfto the community in her professional role she will do credit to herself, herfamily, the College and the profession she represents.•24

feature1Issue4 voicesthe berger commission in western new york25

The Commission on Health Care Facilities in the 21stCentury, commonly referred to as the Berger Commission,released its long-awaited findings in December 2006. InWestern New York, the panel recommended closure oftwo hospitals, merger of two systems and transformationof service lines at others. Although a number ofconstituencies object to the plan, Western New Yorkersmust brace for change. Thoughtful reflection on thecommission’s recommendations is offered by four persons,three from the D’Youville nursing faculty and oneD’Youville staffer, a consumer of health care services.1Judith M. Stanley, DHScEnd-of-Life Care SpecialistThe American health care system is in a state of crisis. Health care costs,as well as the number of uninsured American citizens, continue to climb.With over 45 million uninsured, our attempts at ensuring access to highquality,cost-effective health care for all citizens have failed. Changes toour system must be made.The largest proportion of health care dollars is spent on hospital care;therefore, the Berger Commission has focused on the utilization of acutecare facilities across New York state. Their findings support that onehalf of New York hospital beds stay empty and that hospital stays arelonger in New York than other states. It is argued that many empty bedsputs pressure on hospitals to increase the number of admissions and tolengthen stays.The Commission’s recommendation to close, merge or restructure57 hospitals across the state of New York is a step toward controllingrising costs by enhancing the shift in care from hospitals to ambulatoryand extended-care settings. Health care increasingly is being deliveredoutside the walls of hospitals, in community-based outpatient settingssuch as patients’ homes, urgent-care facilities and rehabilitation settings.Access to health care means having available, affordable, quality personalhealth care services. In addition to care when one is acutely ill, accessto care integrates health promotion and disease prevention services. Anindividual may reside next to a hospital yet have limited access to care.Lack of health insurance and poverty are two factors that most affectaccess to care.Health insurance is associated with better health. Yet, the U.S. is theonly health care system in the developed world that does not provideuniversal access to health care for all its citizens. Health People 2010, aset of national health objectives, highlights the importance of expandingcommunity-based primary health care principally by increasing theproportion of persons with health insurance.While the Commission’s recommendations cannot ensure quality,access and value in the delivery of health services to New Yorkers,these recommendations are encouraging dialogue and mandating a movetoward much-needed change.2Edith RacinowskiDYC Staffer & Consumer of Health Care ServicesAfter two days without hearing from her 24-year-old daughter Jessica,Edie Racinowski became concerned and drove over to her apartment. Shefound Jessica lifeless and unresponsive. Immediately she dialed 911 andher daughter was transported to DeGraff Hospital, just moments awayfrom her home.She arrived in such a state that Edie was told to prepare for the worst:the hospital staff gave her little chance of survival. Her daughter was ina diabetic coma with double pneumonia and, according to hospital staff,must have been this way for days. Doctors and nurses worked on herfeverishly trying to stabilize the young girl and to give her a chance tolive. Edie was told her daughter was only minutes away from dying andhad she not found her or had DeGraff not been so close to her, she mostlikely would have not survived an ambulance ride to another hospital.Jessica remained in DeGraff’s ICU for over two weeks, receivingunstinting care and caring. The doctors said they and the nurses prayedfor her daily. Eventually she made a full recovery.DeGraff is one of the area hospitals slated for closure. Many residentswho live near area hospitals do not even know where the next closesthospital may be. “Some things you take for granted will always be therewhen you need them,” Edie commented “Had DeGraff Hospital not beenthere, neither would my daughter be here today.”Edie’s daughter has a chronic condition that requires her to see a doctorregularly. Her endocrinologist is at Millard Fillmore Gates, yet anotherhospital name on the pending list of hospitals to close. Specialists arechosen for a reason: skill, accessible location, empathetic understanding.Should this hospital close, where will Jessica’s doctor go? Will he stayin the area or will he leave? Reports indicate that even at the mentionof possible closings doctors are packing up and leaving before they areforced out. Will Edie’s daughter now have to go through the entire processof finding a new doctor and will the new doctor accept her insurance,Healthy New York? (Many doctors still do not accept Healthy New Yorkinsurance.)Persons with chronic conditions are in need of their area hospitals. Somecannot afford to travel to another area and oftentimes they do not know26

where to go. What about those who walk to a hospital for treatment? Whowill be responsible to get them to and from appointments if they have nofamily or other means? These questions are all considerations that ourhealth care administrators, those on the health care boards and all thoseon the committees assessing our area needs must keep in mind. A hospitalis much more than a building that takes in emergency patients who travelby ambulance. A hospital in some cases becomes the doctor’s office forpersons in chronic care situations and many a particular hospital might bethe only hope for others.Edie reflects and asks, “We were lucky–and blessed–this time; but willthose hospitals be there for us, and other seriously ill persons, in the future?”3Denise Dunford, RN, MS, FNP-cEmergency Care & Family Nurse PractitionerIf fully implemented, how will the Berger Commission’s plan affectaccess, quality and cost for individuals in WNY? Western New York hasone of the highest rates of heart disease and stroke in the nation. It istrue that our population is shrinking but the number of older residents isgrowing and this subset is at highest risk of suffering from heart diseaseand stroke.In recent memory, several area hospitals have closed, merged or beenredesigned, leaving patients without access to vital services. Do thenames Deaconess, Lafayette, Doctors’, Sheehan, Our Lady of Victoryand Columbus ring a bell? Perhaps members of the Berger Commissionhave heard of the shortage of registered nurses? Where and when willthe increasing number of nursing students be trained to address this crisiswhen additional facilities are closed? It is shortsighted to think of hospitalsonly in terms of excess bed capacity. Closure of buildings restricts accessto primary care services in outpatient clinics, X-ray and lab facilities andphysical and occupational therapy departments, to name a few. Evenwhen facilities are designated as future outpatient centers, lack of primarycare services during periods of construction is inevitable. Those who areleast able to navigate the complex maze of alternate primary care choicesare left overwhelmed and without services, including medication refills.Mergers that consolidate services also limit choice and competition – twofactors that drive prices down and result in cost savings. If you’re theonly game in town, everyone must play according to your rules. Thereis no incentive to innovate or improve the status quo, leaving quality tosuffer. Closing of health care facilities limits access, plain and simple.Concrete plans for enhancing quality of care and controlling health careexpenditures must be presented to the public before anyone buys intoBerger’s pipedream.4Joan M. Brady, BS, MS, DNSPsychiatry & Community Health SpecialistNothing is ever so simple as it seems. This article began as a piece aboutthe impact of hospital downsizing in rural Western New York. I decidedto contact former Lt. Governor and newly appointed chair of GovernorSpitzer’s Committee on Fiscal Efficiency, Stanley Lundine, to gaininsight on the matter. Lundine noted that the plan will have a huge impacton rural areas. In developing the scheme for statewide allocation of healthcare resources, the Berger Commission’s assumption that all communitieshave the same problems and strengths produced an unsound plan. 1 Therescue workforce in rural communities, for example, is heavily comprisedof volunteers whose capacity for extended absences for the purposes oftransport is extremely limited. Furthermore, the cost and time associatedwith maintaining certification is becoming increasingly prohibitive forvolunteers to manager in their personal or family budgets.Here is where I started to stray. I decided that it would be a good idea tounderstand the process that led to the December 6, 2006, announcementabout hospital reconfiguration. It rapidly became interesting….In April 2005, Governor Pataki established, through legislative channels,a bipartisan work group, the Berger Commission, whose charge it wasto ‘rightsize’ the health care system in New York. It holds full authorityto act outside the boundaries of existing agencies charged with oversightof health care resources. 2 The Berger report cites dire concern that “ourstate’s health care system is broken and in need of fundamental repair”and lists nine weaknesses. The first three concern the fiscal health ofhospitals and nursing homes. The fourth item notes that hospital lengthsof stay in New York still exceed the national average. 3,4Not everyone is convinced that the overall picture of the health care27

system is as grim as suggested in the Berger report. A report by the NewYork Health Plan Association indicates that in recent years, 62% ofNew York hospitals have shown profits, while 37% have reported eitherbudget neutrality or losses. 2 Moreover, not everyone is convinced thatclosing hospitals and nursing homes will result in decreased health carespending. Some even postulate that we can expect health care costs to risesubsequent to health care restructuring. 5Researchers for Boston University School of Public Health note thatexcess bed capacity is not the most important contributor to high healthcare costs in New York state. Futhermore, their analysis of past efforts tocut costs by decreasing beds shows that hospitals that tend to be closed aretypically those whose costs are lower than the surviving hospitals. Finally,fewer hospital and nursing home beds will create increased demand, oneof the market conditions associated with rising costs, according to thismodel. 2I promised that things are not simple….Interestingly, a federal project, The Federal-State Health ReformPartnership (FSHRP) seems to be closely linked to the closure of NewYork hospital beds. The FSHRP is a collaborative demonstration projectthat provides financial incentives to New York state for implementinghealth care reforms. In order for New York to receive $1.5 billion overa period of five years, the state must demonstrate decreased Medicaidspending on three parameters: spending decrements derived from movingdesignated groups into managed care, spending cuts achieved by decreasingthe number of Medicaid hospital discharges and accruals from increasedMedicaid fraud recoveries. 6 Of particular import is the formula that isused to determine whether or not the state is achieving these milestones.Ultimately, closing hospitals becomes an attractive alternative in order tomeet the federal requirements to cut Medicaid spending.And now things become downright complicated….The plan for hospital restructuring has been critiqued and pronouncedproblematic because it unfairly places the burden of decreased access onvulnerable populations. The New York Lawyers for the Public Interestdescribe the Berger Commission as undemocratic and its study processas closed to stakeholder scrutiny and feedback. Furthermore, they suggestthat the commission’s recommendations are in direct conflict with federallaw, which prohibits discrimination in health care.Have you ever tugged at a loose thread and found yourself missing a buttonon your coat? Well, my story has unraveled. It is not so much about ruralWestern New York; it turns out, it is about how complex our society is.It is about the criss-crossing components and the unanticipated effects ofdecisions that are made at local, state and federal levels. The restructuringplan promulgated by the Berger Commission is law. It is being challengedin courts across the state. In the meantime, Lundine, who also happensto be executive director of the Chautauqua County Health Network, isworking to implement the plan, fully aware that unanticipated effects canbe opportunities for productive and meaningful change.Ours is a complex and dynamic society. The problems we face areparticularly challenging because it is impossible to change one elementof society without having an effect–possibly undesirable; rarely, if ever,predictable–on all other aspects of the day-to-day functioning of its peopleand institutions. The solutions we generate are all too often complicated,one-size-fits-all packages that target theoretically isolated elements of oursociety. We need to become better at understanding the interconnectedelements comprising the problems we are attempting to solve. We need torecognize that our health care system is a system which is an element in alarger system. Reframed in that context, things may be simpler.Endnotes1 Lundine, Stanley. Personal interview. May 4, 2007.2 Sager, A & Socolar, D. (2006) Closing Hospitals in New York State Won’t Save Moneybut will harm access to care. retrieved 5/14/2007 sager%20Hospital%20Closings%20Short%20Report%2020Nov06.pdf3 http://www.ny.gov/governor/press/0423071.html retrieved 5/14/20074 http://www.nyhealthcarecommission.org/docs/ retrieved 5/14/20075 New York Health Plan Association. Dispelling the myths: New York state hospitalsfinances: Another view – 2007 www.nyhpa.org retrieved 5/14/20076 Lee, JH & Hughes P. (2006) Memo from New York Lawyers for the Public Interest toCommunity Partners. www.nylpi.org retrieved 5/14/2007http://www.nyslocalgov.org./reports.asp•28

New Alumni BoardTakes ShapeAt the May meeting of the Alumni Association board of directors, threeofficers and eight new members were elected to guide the organization in2007-2008.Chosen for leadership positions for 2007 through 2010 were presidentThomas M. DeLuca ’76, vice-president Rose Grierson St. Pierre ’83,and treasurer Claudia T. Krawczyk ’90. Corresponding secretary SarahHilborn Pawlak ’98 and recording secretaryRoberta Rozek Evans ’62 will continue in theirpositions through 2009.Having a love for D’Youville and an interestin staying connected and giving back to theCollege, the newest board members bring awealth of experience as teachers, students,health care providers and volunteers in severalareas of the community.Elected to terms that run from 2007 to 2010 werethe following: Genevieve McNeil Dobmeier’52, returning for a second membership onthe board, Mary Carol Kelleher Herwood ’52,Carmelina Manta Misercola ’53, AngelineBrucklier Padula ’55, ’78, Michele A. Cook,MD, ’75, Josephine Glorioso Palumbo ’84,Nathan E. Phillips ’85 and Bertram (Hank)Morgan ’05.Continuing board members include thefollowing: Susan Jablonski Fiden ’69, NancyA. Vanderlinde ’69, Eileen Hanley Noworyta’78, Karen Rogers Ziemianski ’83, BridgetLynch Herod ’84, Patricia Kelly Losito ’85,Michelle D. Swygert ’98, Courtney Charleson-Smith ’99, Carol A. Milazzo ’00, Julie BrancatoMarinaccio ’04 and Theresa DiLuca Vallone’04.Student Association president Austin Houldingand student representative, Samantha Miller,along with ex officio members Ryan R. Miller’05, coordinator, alumni activities and PatriciaMarino Smyton ’65, director, alumni relations,complete the board’s membership.Each year, the board members chair and inviteother alums to participate in various events. Fund-raising efforts supportthe Sister Mary Charlotte Barton Alumni Kinship Scholarships and theAlumni Endowed Scholarship.The by-laws state: “The purpose of the association shall be to promotefellowship among the alumni and to assist in advancing the best interestsof D’Youville College.”alumniassociationThomas J. DeLuca ’76, incoming president of the Alumni Association,presents Dolores Gaeta Prezyna ’70, outgoing president, with thank you giftsas Sister Denise Roche looks on (in the foreground).29

Alumni/GraduateChampagne Luncheonis CelebratedAs one of commencement week’s traditions, the second annual Alumni/Graduate Champagne Luncheon was held on Thursday, May 17. Theclass of 2007 was warmly welcomed into the ranks of the over 14,000-member Alumni Association.As the soon-to-be-alums entered the red- and white-decoratedPorterview Room in the College Center, they were greeted by TimothyG. Brennan, vice president for institutional advancement and PatriciaLyons Van Dyke ’52, director of major and planned giving and editorof D’Mensions. Nancy A. Vanderlinde ’69, Michelle D. Swygert ’98,Carol A. Milazzo ’00, Julie A. Marinaccio ’04, and Theresa DiLucaVallone ’04, members of the Alumni Association board of directors,welcomed the guests and presented to each graduate a small mementoGala Spring LuncheonHonors RetiringBoard MembersThe sun sparkled on the blue water of the Niagara River outside thewindows of Harry’s Harbour Place Grille as alums, family members andfriends gathered for the annual Spring Luncheon on June 9th. Severalalums were honored.Sister Helen O’Hara, GNSH ’52, Anne G. O’Connor ’53, and SisterSheila Stone, GNSH ’69 were inducted into Delta Sigma, the Marguerited’Youville Honor Society. Established in 1984 by the D’Youville boardof trustees and the board of directors of the Alumni Association, DeltaSigma membership recognizes the concrete expression of D’Youville’smission in the lives of the recipients. These are individuals who, bytheir generous devotion to the ideals of St. Marguerite d’Youville, haveenriched the quality of life within our society.Thomas J. DeLuca ’76 was introduced as the new president of the AlumniAssociation and incoming board members who were present— GenevieveMcNeil Dobmeier ’52, M. Carol Kelleher Herwood ’52, CarmelinaManta Misercola ’53, Angeline Brucklier Padula ’55, and Dr. MicheleCook ’75— were welcomed.Guests were pleased to hear Sister Denise A. Roche, GNSH, president,give an update on the College as well as plans for centennial events in2008. Although many alums expressed appreciation for the educationreceived at D’Youville, Sister Denise thanked our graduates for takingwhat they learned to the community and world. “There is a ripple effectin place: Even what seems to be an insignificant kindness can touch manypeople and encourage them to help others as well,” Sister commented.Roberta Rozek Evans ’62, luncheon chair and master of ceremonies,Several 2007 graduates are family members of our alums. Recognized at theluncheon as part of the continuing D’Youville legacy were (left to right, sitting),Cheryl Zboch Olsen ’73, Ada Correa-Miller ’05, Marsha Tesnow Glose ’78,Ann Zientek Moran ’79, (standing) Lindsay Olsen ’05, ’07, Michael Miller’07, Kara Glose ’07, and Sarah Moran ’07. Lindsay’s aunt, Bonnie ZbochSchneider ’65, (not photographed) also was able to attend the event.and a packet containing information about alumni office services andevents. Several alumni faculty and alumni staff members were on handto visit and share a brief time with the graduating students before thehectic weekend activities began.Patricia Marino Smyton ’65, director of alumni relations, raised a glassof champagne in a toast to the years of hard work, the accomplishmentsand the future of the class of 2007. Ryan R. Miller ’05, coordinator ofalumni activities, invited the newest alums to stay connected and tobecome involved with alumni events. Sister Denise Roche, GNSH,encouraged the students and reminded them that their excellent educationat D’Youville has prepared them to become caring individuals andcompetent professionals (shown at center above).Christopher Heftka, recipient of the 2007 Lee Conroy Higgins Award,offered the invocation, and the benediction was given by Lorraine Lepere,recipient of the 2007 D’Youville Medal.Louise Balling ’60, vice-president Jean M. Knopinski ’48, Alumni Associationpresident Dolores Gaeta Prezyna ’70, Jane A. Bigelow ’67, and formertreasurer Martha Fildes Falzarano ’77, and B. Jean Harrington Duggan ’48(who is missing from the photo) were congratulated and thanked for their yearsof service, which, when combined, total 34.thanked the committee - Louise Balling ’60, Cynthia Wierzba DeLuca’75, B. Jean Harrington Duggan ’48, Susan Jablonski Fiden ’69, Jean M.Knopinski ’48, Julie Brancato Marinaccio ’04 and Carol A. Milazzo ’00- for planning the event. After the luncheon ended, several alums enjoyedthe beautiful weather and view on the restaurant’s deck overlooking theriver while discussing plans for future alumni gatherings.3O

DELTA SIGMAMarguerite d’Youville Honor SocietySister Helen O’Hara, GNSH ’52After her graduation from D’Youville, Sister Helen O’Hara taught in ajunior high school, often sharing her love of music by producing severalannual programs. At age 50, a time in life when many of us start to planseriously how we will enjoy our retirement years, she chose to changecareers, to return to school and to give service to others in a new way.The next segment of her life found Sister Helen taking a city bus to theEast Side of Buffalo to work at Neighborhood House, a day-care centerfor adults with mental disabilities. She spent her days giving assistanceand encouragement as an occupational therapist and activities leader,drawing on the interests, knowledge and skills acquired through herteaching years.When she retired, she found other ways to give of herself. Kevin GuestHouse, the first hospital-related hospitality facility in the nation, recentlyhonored her with its Heart of Hearts Award recognizing her countlesshours of service supporting and embracing the House’s mission ofproviding safe, comfortable and affordable lodging for patients and theirfamilies. As a receptionist there during fourteen years as a volunteer, sheassisted people from all over the world who came to Roswell Park andother local hospitals for treatment.Today, a resident of Madonna Hall, she believes that living on a collegecampus and sharing in the spirit and activities of present-day studentsenergizes her. She serves as a Eucharistic minister at neighboring HolyAngels Church and with her quiet and calm demeanor brings communionand comfort to the sick and elderly residents of Grace Manor and nearbyMary Agnes Manor.Sister Helen’s life choices can serve as an inspiration for us and for the youthand the elderly who have been blessed to live in the community around her.Anne G. O’Connor ’53Concern and support for others are the hallmarks of Anne G. O’Connor’slife. Notable for her kindness and gentle manner, she is a friend to many.Anne can be counted on as the connecting link between her schools,Holy Angels Academy and D’Youville College, and her classmates,encouraging them to participate with her when she attends reunions andluncheons and makes calls during phonathons. A long-term breast cancersurvivor, she belongs to the Hope Chest Rowers Dragon Boat Team, asupport and exercise group dedicated to promoting the search for a curefor breast cancer.In her parish, St. Peter and Paul in Williamsville, she sings in the choir, isa Eucharistic minister and is a counselor and resource person for womenwho have breast health issues.She is welcomed throughout the community as an outstanding volunteer.Many a friend and acquaintance have been surprised to be shown to aseat by Anne at Kleinhans Music Hall, Shea’s, the UB Center for thePerforming Arts, The Irish Classical and The Kavinoky Theatres. Shedonates her time to Meals-on-Wheels with the Amherst senior citizens.She has participated in the Ride for Roswell and greets patients at thathospital’s information desk.Even her leisure time activities benefit others. She enjoys playing cards andjoined the Clarence Concert Bridge Group, a social organization that raisesmoney for the Clarence Orchestra. Her enthusiasm for skiing, figure skatingand other sports led her to be one of the valued volunteers at the EmpireState Games, Skate America and the World University Games.Personal, parish, cultural…diverse associations where Anne has made apositive difference in the community where she lives and in the lives shetouches.Sister Sheila Stone, GNSH ’69If St. Marguerite d’Youville were alive today, where would we find her?Whose needs would she try to meet and whom would she serve?As a follower of the foundress of the Grey Nuns, Sister Sheila Stone hasministered to those in need in several cities. Drawing on her educationin clinical psychology, she has served as director of a parish-basedcounseling service helping at-risk youths and families living in the innercity of Philadelphia. On the East Side of Buffalo, she provided counselingas a preventative service to families reported for the abuse and /or neglectof children. Knowing that spiritual guidance and counseling can takeeffect only after physical needs are met, she included material assistanceto those in her ministry through a food pantry and a thrift shop.On a larger scale, Sister Sheila has been active in raising awareness ofthe connection between spirituality and ecology through Earth Heart. Sheinitiated this group that is concerned with preserving the earth for futuregenerations. She has been a member of the steering committee for WesternNew York Earth Day, a celebration that provides information and inspiresthe community to protect and enhance the environment. A part of theWestern New York Peace Center, she also has served with the peace andjustice committee of the Leadership Conference of Women Religious.Sister Sheila’s volunteer service continues to have an impact on the lives ofmany people. She is and has been a member of the board of trustees of HolyAngels Academy and D’Youville, giving guidance for the education of youngwomen and college students. As part of the Grey Nuns leadership council, sheis helping to plan for the future of her Order as its numbers decline.St. Marguerite d’Youville continues to meet the needs of others throughthe life and service of Sister Sheila Stone.•31

co-speaker at the NationalBusiness Institute’s InterpretingMedical Information: Findingthe Clues for Your Case panel inBatavia, N.Y.Regina O’Loughlin Muscarellais a junior high school Englishteacher in the Victor (N.Y.)Central School district.Gathering for a fourth annualweekend at Maryanne Shanahan’sbeautiful Hawthorn Inn inCamden, Maine, classmates from1965 enjoyed friendship, favoritefoods, memories, much laughter,enthusiastic singing and continuingconnections with DYC.L to r, front row:Diane Hafner Redding ’65, ’80, ’94,Patricia Marino Smyton,Maria Cosgrove Sheaand Patricia D. ZornL to r, back row:Mary Ann Kavanaugh Brodeur,Sister Cecelia Cosgrove, GNSH,Mary Jane MacKinnon McCool,Monica Cosgrove Lazarus,Sheila A. Kelly,Gail MacKenzie Michalak,Sarah Januale Treanorand Maryanne Shanahan1973In a recent Buffalo News Sundayprofile article titled “Nurse FindsHumor Helps,” Karen AdragnaWalsh, a registered nurse fromHamburg, was featured. In adozen years, Karen and herhusband Frank, an insurancefraud investigator, moved eighttimes due to his work. Shestated that she feels as thoughshe has worked “in just aboutevery hospital across New Yorkstate—from Buffalo to LongIsland. Every time I moved andapplied for a new job, I had to dealwith the new-kid-on-the-blocksyndrome. Walking into a newoperating room wasn’t the easiest.I had to prove my expertise eachand every time, because surgeonscan — and will — cut you up intotiny pieces. It’s my belief that theoperating room staff wear masksbecause they don’t like to see newfaces,” she quipped.Currently an operating room nurseat Millard Fillmore Surgery Centerin Amherst, N.Y., she foundthat while living the life of thecorporate nomad, the only thingthat kept her sane was humor. Shedecided to chronicle the stressfulfoibles of finding new friends,shopping malls, dentists, schools,and other everyday irritations bywriting “Good Crazy Essays ofa Mad Housewife,” which sheis introducing to audiences atreadings at venues around theBuffalo area. She is donatinga portion of the proceeds ofher publication to the domesticviolence office. “As a nurse,healing is the main goal, and Ibelieve in the healing power ofhumor that we all need.”1969After retirement, Julie LiberatoreAdinolfe and her husband Joemissed their roots so they returnedto the Medina, N.Y., area and nowreside in Shelby. They lived inFlorida for twenty years and theBlue Ridge Mountains of NorthCarolina for six years. They arethe parents of six sons and haveseven grandchildren and twogreat-grandchildren.1965Lowell and Chelmsford, Mass.,natives Maryanne Shanahanand Mary Jane Cryan are inthe business of making theirclassmates and guests feel thewarmth and welcome of theirnew hometowns. Maryanne is theinnkeeper at the Hawthorn Inn inCamden, Maine.Mary Jane considers herselfthe exclusive hostess and tourguide for the members of theclass of ’65 and their spouseswho visit Vetralla, Italy. www.elegantetruria.com. Among thosewho have shared her hospitality areCatherine Fontana McSweeney,Mary Jane MacKinnon McCool,Marilyn Martiny Kuschel,Veronica Shannon Wingen, andCatherine Woeppel Sheedy.1963Dr. Kathleen Moisiewicz,assistant professor of clinicalnursing at Louisiana StateUniversity Health Science CenterSchool of Nursing, was theguest speaker at a communitycolloquium on “Ethical Dilemmasin Times of Disaster,” held in the34

College Center and sponsored bythe department of health servicesadministration in April.She shared her personalexperiences and stories from NewOrleans and from those who werethere during the hurricane disaster.Ethical dilemmas faced by healthcare workers during a disasterwere the topics of discussion.A teacher for over 24 years,primarily in community healthnursing, she is the current graduateand nursing leader facultycounselor for Epsilon Nu Chapterof Sigma Theta Tau InternationalHonor Society of Nursing and thevice president of the New OrleansDistrict Nurses Association.Kathy holds advanced degrees: amaster of science in communityhealth nursing from theUniversity at Buffalo and a Ph.D.in educational administration andleadership from the University ofNew Orleans.1947When they were students atD’Youville 64 years ago, severalmembers of this class formed aclub. They have continued gettingtogether trying to meet monthlyat a restaurant chosen each timeby the group. Kathryn BunceCrowe, Margaret DoughertyDaley, Arlene Martin Foss,Geraldine Nowacki Specyal,and Geraldine Looze. They aredelighted to share memories andmany laughs!birthsKevin Patrick, son of Mr. andMrs. Phillip Tipton (Tracey A.Armstrong ’97) joins big brotherSeth William.Siobhan, daughter of alumniboard member CourtneyCharleson-Smith, MS ’99 and herhusband DwayneDevyn Corrine, daughter of Mr.and Mrs. Richard F. Sheehan(Michaele Szematowicz ’01) andyounger sister of 2 ½ year oldRyann MichaelecondolencesMargaret Webster Gauchat Bauer’44 on the death of her daughter,Kathryn Gauchat Jamberdino ’69Mary Ann Meloch Urbanski ’53on the deaths of her husbandRichard and brother, Rev. Msgr.Chester MelochJane Cempura Voss ’60 on thedeath of her mother JaneTheresa Regan Ray ’64 on thedeath of her mother ElsieMarilyn Babcock Samosky ’65on the death of her mother IreneM. Colleen Fennie Merrick ’65on the death of her father JamesDoris Kutlina Heaney ’70 on thedeath of her father JosephGeraldine Vastola Yagnow ’74on the death of her husbandRobertLaurene Woodworth Nickel ’79on the death of her father GrantBridget Smith Bethea ’98 on thedeath of her mother ShirleyDr. Mary Eder Hurley ’03 on thedeath of her mother VirginiaThe family of former facultymember Ruth M. SeitzL to r:Lynn O’Connell Brennan ’68,Julie Werth Stagliano ’65,her sister, Paula Werth Reitz ’68,and Margaret Roche Wietig ’68enjoyed a gorgeous day!Family and friends gathered atthe wedding of Adam Reitz inRochester, N.Y.Kathryn Coyne Janz ’70 and herhusband James enjoy dancing withthe stars at a glamorous fundraiserin San Francisco, Calif.35

obituariesArlene Redmond ’31Arlene Redmond ’31 (April7, 2007) died at her home inLowell, Mass. Arlene graduatedfrom Immaculate ConceptionGrammar School and ImmaculateConception High School beforeshe matriculated at D’YouvilleCollege. For many years she wasan employee of the MassachusettsDepartment of Public Welfare.In addition to her employment insocial services, she served on theboards of directors of CommunityTeamwork, Family Services,Human Services Corporation,Model Cities Health and Welfarecommittees and The SalvationArmy. She also volunteeredwith the Whistler House andthe Salvation Army Christmascharities. She was a member ofseveral groups in Lowell amongthem: the Holy Rosary Sodalityof her parish, ImmaculateConception, The Lowell CollegeClub, The Catholic Club,The Lowell Art Association,Saints Medical Center’s LadiesAuxiliary and the Friends of thePollard Memorial Library. Arleneis survived by a nephew, PeterJ. Redmond, and a niece, KarenRedmond-MacIntosh, and twogrand-nephews.Marion A. Winkler ’37Marion A. Winkler ’37 (May 15,2007) died after a long illness.She was predeceased by herparents, F. X. and Ella C. Winklerand also her sister, Dolores Healy,and brothers Francis X., NorbertJ. and Howard A. For many yearsMarion taught in area publicschools.A Mass of Christian Burial wascelebrated at Saints Peter and PaulChurch in Hamburg, N.Y.AGNES MARIE KAPPEN ’40Agnes Marie Kappen ’40 (January31, 2007) died in Cary, N.C. Aftergraduation from D’Youville,Agnes worked for WesternElectric Buffalo Works Company.In her retirement she was as busyas during her professional career,dedicating herself to improvingservices for Cary senior citizens.During the eighties, she servedon the board of directors for thenon-profit Resources for Seniors.Later, she served as president ofthe board of directors for the CarySenior Center, Inc. She workedwith an advisory committeetogether with the Town of Caryto bring public transportation toisolated seniors who do not drive.This effort culminated with theC-Tran system providing doorto-doortransportation for thosein need.Agnes is survived by her brothers,John C. and Lawrence J. Carroll,and many nieces and nephews.Two brothers, Frederick C. andRobert A. Kappen, predeceasedher. She mourned the death of herdear friend, Ruth I. Clark.Her funeral Mass was celebratedat St. Michael the ArchangelCatholic Church in Cary onFebruary 9, 2007.MARY BUDIMIROVICHKORACH ’40Mary Budimirovich Korach ’40(April 25, 2007) died in MercyHospital at the age of 90. Alifelong resident of Lackawanna,she taught math to decades ofLackawanna high school studentsthere. She was respected by hercolleagues and beloved by herstudents. She was the wife of thelate Steven; mother of StevenM., George M. and Nicholas;the grandmother of Jill Schenk,Michael, Nicholas D. II, SamuelS. and Alexander M. Korach,and great-grandmother of EvaK. Korach. She also was thesister of Mildred Speers, Sylvia,Helene Russo, the late AnnGray, Mitch, Bernard, Lawrenceand Draga Posster. She was anactive member of St. Ilija Circleof Serbian Sisters, LackawannaRetired Teachers Association,Matthew Glab Post LadiesAuxiliary, Lackawanna GardenClub, Serb National Federationand Women Interested in CysticHealth.She was buried from St. Stephen’sSerbian Orthodox Church.MAUREEN P. HUTCHINSON ’45Maureeen P. Hutchinson ’45(April 25, 2007) died at her homein Amherst, N.Y., under the careof hospice. Maureen was bornin Milford, Mass. She came toBuffalo to attend high school atHoly Angels Academy. After hergraduation from D’Youville, shewas a faculty member at GroverCleveland High School for twoyears before being employedby American General InsuranceCo. where, in the course of heremployment, she became headunderwriter. Her retirement wasas full as her working years.She served as a member of theD’Youville Alumni Associationboard, was a Eucharistic ministerand lector at Christ the KingChurch. Maureen became a ThirdOrder Dominican Nun of thePerpetual Rosary and, as a volunteerfor the Dominican community, shewas the public face of that group.One of her adopted nieces, MoriCottrell Green of Vienna, Va.,said, “She was the maiden aunteverybody should have. She tookus to the theatre and introduced usto the arts.”Her Mass of Christian Burial wasoffered on May 12th at her parishchurch, Christ the King.BETTY RAE LEONARDPARKOT ’46Betty Rae Leonard Parkot ’46(March 17, 2007) taught formany years at Christ the KingSchool and in the Sweet HomeSchool District. She is survivedby her three sons, Sean, Pauland Brian, and was grandma toDawn, Bradley, Michael, Brian,Patrick, Kelly, Shannon, Kevinand Brigid.A Mass of Christian Burial wasoffered at Christ the King Churchon March 22, 2007,MARY ELIZABETH (BETTY)CURRY WHALEN ’47Mary Elizabeth (Betty) CurryWhalen ’47 (January 3, 2007)died at Upstate Medical Centerin Syracuse, N.Y. Betty taughtadult education in Norwood andPotsdam, N.Y., until 1980. Shethen moved to Syracuse whereshe was the executive secretary36

obituariesfor Merchants Bank. She retiredin 1988. She attended ImmaculateHeart Academy in Watertownand the Watertown School ofCommerce before matriculatingat D’Youville College. She wasmarried to Harry R. Whalenin 1947. Betty served on theSt. Lawrence County board ofeducation. She was a member ofthe Altar and Rosary Society, wasa Girl Scout leader and was veryactive in the Catholic Daughtersof America.She is survived by four sons, HarryR. (Carol) of Lyons, Colo., JamesP. of Sasebo, Japan, RichardA. (Marsha) of Mavy, La., andMichael A. (Lorraine) of Hardin,Texas; five daughters, MaureenE. Book of Liverpool, Kathleen(Allen Eagles) of Ogdensburg,Mary Ellen (Thomas Stock) ofSpringfield, Mass., and MargaretAnne (Larry Perez) of Amite,La. She is also survived by hersister, Collista (Jean) Barta ofDansville, brother Walter, elevengrandchildren and nine greatgrandchildrensurvive her.A Mass of Christian Burial wascelebrated at St. Andrew’s Churchon January 6, 2007.PATRICIA DONOVANJACOBI ’49Patricia Donovan Jacobi ’49(April 4, 2007) died at GilmoreLodge in Fort Erie after a longillness. She is survived by herhusband of forty years, Donald J.Jacobi, and stepdaughters, MaryClaire Knapp, Anne M. Whiteand Margaret Zak. She was thesister of Marita Pinkel, ElizabethGiblin and the late Thomas M.Donovan Jr. She was the lovinggrandmother of Aileen andMargaret Knapp, Dan, Michaeland Kevin Zak.Pat received a master’s degree insocial work from the Universityat Buffalo and for many yearsworked for Catholic Charitiesand Child and Family Services.On her retirement, she became anactive volunteer of the CatholicWomen’s League at St. George’sChurch in Crystal Beach, Ont.,Canada.A Mass of Christian Burialwas celebrated at St. George’sCatholic Church in Crystal Beachon Tuesday, April 10.DOROTHY ODZIEMIECMAZUR ’54Dorothy Odziemiec Mazur ’54(May 22, 2007) was the wife of thelate Honorable Alois C. Mazur andthe mother of Martin, Christopher(M.D.), Paul, Marysia Delmont,Margaret Stark and Amy Griggs.She was the devoted grandmotherto Andrew, Christina, Matthew,Sarah, Anna, Ryan, Rachel,Rebecca, Thomas, Lauren,Andrew, Julia, Christopher,Katherine and Madeline. Dorothywas the sister of the late Stanley,Maryann Borchlewicz and Alois.Dorothy was a member of theQuota Club of Amherst.Her funeral Mass was celebratedat Our Lady of CzestochowaChurch on May 26.ELIZABETH M.TROGLAUER BRENDEL ’56Elizabeth M. Troglauer Brendel’56 (March 20, 2007) died after alengthy illness. She was the wifeof Paul H. Brendel. Betty was thebeloved mother of Susanne (Mark)Fraunfelder and the devotedgrandmother of Daniel, Deborah,Thomas and Colleen. She isalso survived by several greatgrandchildren;her sister, AnnPerose, and her brother, ThomasFravel. She was pre-deceased bya son Daniel and brothers andsisters; Francis, Theodore andJack and Margaret Caffrey.A Mass of Christian Burialwas celebrated at ImmaculateConception Church in East Auroraon March 25.BARBARA A. HOFFMAN ’63Barbara A. Hoffman ’63 (April29, 2007) died at Mercy Hospitalin Scranton, Pa. She was born inRochester, the daughter of the lateJoseph and Lucy Voelkl Hoffman.An English professor, she wason the faculty of MarywoodUniversity for 39 years. Afternearly four decades of serviceand unwavering enthusiasmfor her students, Barbara wasnominated by the universityfor the prestigious council forits advancement and support ofeducation professor of the yearaward. She planned to retire fromMarywood at the end of the 2006-2007 year. She was a loving anddedicated sister to Sister MarieSusanne Hoffman of the Sisters ofSt. Joseph in Rochester. She willbe sorely missed by her studentsand colleagues at Marywood.A funeral Mass was celebratedon May 2, 2007, in the MarianChapel at Loughran Hallc on thecampus of Marywood University.DOROTHY CASEYDEMPSEY ’67Dorothy Casey Dempsey ’67(November 29, 2006) died atthe Community Hospice Inn atSt. Peter’s Hospital in Albany,N.Y. Dorothy graduated fromD’Youville with a degree innursing. Throughout her careershe worked in both public healthand psychiatry. She developed theinitial psychiatric curriculum forSt. Joseph’s School of Nursingin Syracuse. For many yearsher passion for cooking led herto establish her own cateringbusiness. Her love of travel tookthe Dempseys throughout boththe United States and Europe. Anactive volunteer, Dorothy workedfor the PT’s during her sons’school years. She is survived by herhusband, Dr. Michael F. Dempsey,and her sons John and Michael.Also surviving are grandchildrenJohn Jr. and Brooke.A Mass of Christian Burial wascelebrated at St. Catherine ofSiena Church in Albany.MARY (KIM) HURTEAUANYANGO ’73Mary (Kim) Hurteau Anyango’73 (March 31, 2007) died atBassett Healthcare, Cooperstown,N.Y. Kim graduated from St.Mary’s Academy, Ogdensburg,before she entered D’Youvillein 1969. When she graduated in1973, she worked at the BuffaloVA Medical Center. Followingthat employment, she joined37

obituariesthe Peace Corps in 1975 andworked in Kenya, East Africa,as a nurse instructor. There shemet and married her husband,Paul Anyango. She later workedin the Nairobi Hospital intensivecare unit in Kenya until 1981.Returning to the United States,she worked at Hepburn Hospital inOgdensburg, St. Luke’s MemorialHospital in New Hartford andBassett Hospital in Cooperstown.Her most recent employment waswith Herkimer County PublicHealth as a supervising nurse.Kim is survived by her husbandPaul and her children, Charlesof Ilion, Mallory of NewHartford, Justin and Isaac and hergrandchildren. She also leavesher parents, Douglas and DorisHurteau of Ogdensburg and hersisters, Marta Fitzpatrick andMallory Hurteau; and her fivebrothers, Doug, Marc, Matt, Janand Andrew.A Mass of Christian Burial washeld at St. Mary’s Cathedral onApril 4, 2007.KATHLEEN ROSE CLEARY ’74Kathleen Rose Cleary ’74 (May9, 2007) died at her home aftera long battle with cancer. Aftergraduation in 1974, Kathleenrelocated to San Francisco whereshe was employed by Stat Nursing,Inc. She subsequently becamethe sole owner of the businessproviding supplemental nursingstaff to Bay Area hospitals,doctors’ offices and home healthcare. She was well known forher entrepreneurial spirit andfor setting and maintaining thehighest standards of care in theprofession. She is survived by herhusband, Charles Duck, and herchildren, Ryan and Chelsea.A memorial service celebratingKatie’s life was held on May 15 atSt. Sebastian Church in Kentfield,Calif.TIMOTHY J. BOVE ’86Timothy J. Bove ’86 (January5, 2007) Tim graduated with abachelor of nursing degree. Hewas the son of Shirley and thelate Ray Bove. He is survivedby his wife Nancy and his lovingdaughters, Rachel L., Rebekah L.and Ruth L. He was the brother ofRay G. (Theresa).The funeral service was celebratedon January 9, 2007, at F.E. BrownFuneral Home in Orchard Park,N.Y.BARBARA ANN KELLAM ’97Barbara Ann Kellam ’97(March 31, 2007) died at herhome. Barbara graduated fromLafayette High School in 1955.After graduation she worked atWeed and Co. and Kelly BrothersArchitectural Hardware for 40years. Barbara was an avid learnerand in later life earned a degreein psychology at D’Youville in1997. A celebration of her life andministry was held on April 5 at St.Paul’s Anglican Church in FortErie, Ont., Canada.sympathiesKathryn Gauchat Jamberdino ’69Dorothy Silk (Milanoski)Kozlowski ’77Full obituaries will be provided when moreinformation becomes available.•"If you know of anyone who isinterested in pursuing a college?degree, our admissions staff is readyto help. Simply complete and mailthe inquiry form below and we will dothe rest. D’Youville’s program offeringsare available to qualified high schoolseniors, returning adults, currentcollege students or college graduates.DYC Alumni Referral FormName of studentStreet addressCity, State, ZipHome & business telephonesProgram of interestE-mail addressdo youReferred by & class yearknowafutured’youvillianReturn this completed form to:Office of Admissions320 Porter Ave./Buffalo, NY 14201716.829.7600/1.800.777.3921admissions@dyc.edu/www.dyc.edu"38

Sister Denise A. Roche, GNSH, Ph.D.President of D’Youville Collegerequests the pleasure of your company at theJustice Michael F. DillonPresidential HonorsScholarship Receptionhonoring the program scholars andthe 2007 Community Service Award recipient:The BISON Scholarship FundCo-founded by Paul Bauer, Thomas Beecher, Jr. andChristopher Jacobs, this privately funded scholarshipprogram enables economically disadvantaged children toattend a private school of their choice. Now in its thirteenth year,as many as twelve hundred students per year attendsixty-three different, private and parochial grammar schoolsin the greater Buffalo area.The twenty-third annual gala reception will be hosted at theD’Youville College Center, Blue Lounge,corner of Porter and Fargo avenuesWednesday, October 24, 2007Reception: 6 - 8:30 p.m.With live musicDonation: $100 per personValet parking providedTo order your tickets or for more information, call 716.829.7805The favor of your reply by October 12Proceeds to benefit theD’Youville College Endowed Presidential Scholarship Fund39

centennial matters centennial matters centennial matters centennial matters centennial mattersfacesof dycmosaicThe Faces of D’Youville project will be made fromself-portraits drawn by alumni, students, faculty,staff, families and friends of the College. Up close,the drawn faces can be seen individually, but froma distance they will blend together to form thefamiliar Koessler Administration Building. Oncecompleted, the mosaic will be prominently displayedin the College Center and also will be available forpurchase as a matted print and/or note cards.Just create your face. Have fun. Be creative. Usea mirror for realism or just wing it. It doesn’t haveto look exactly like you. It can be an abstract, acaricature, a stick figure: anything goes. Suspendjudgment on your skills and just create: you can dothis, really. It is about participating, not about beingperfect. Please, no photos.The form can be downloaded at www.dyc.edu/welcome/centennial.asp. To receive a papercopy of the form by mail, contact Kelly Biehls at716.829.7805 or e-mail, biehls@dyc.edu.Available only through October 2007.JUST IN TIME:ExcitingNewsfrom theAlumni OfficeD’Youville will soon launch an onlineAlumni Community where graduateswill be able to stay in touch withfellow graduates as well as keepup to date on current events takingplace at the College. Additionalfeatures of the community include:• event information andregistration• the ability to join groups basedon class year, major or interest• submissions of professional,education and personalupdates to the class notes• and more to come!Membership is FREE to all alumni.This site will be secure to protect yourpersonal information. We will be upand running in time for all centennialevents. Watch for more informationin the fall edition of D’Mensions.4O

centennial matters centennial matters centennial matters centennial matters centennial matterscentennialhere...Our celebration is coming faster thanyou think. All alumni are welcometo attend these landmark events aswell as informal and regular campusevents scheduled during 2007-2009.Watch for updates on our Web site,www.dyc.edu.2007December 12, 2007Opening Ceremony and Kick-off at the President’s Holiday Party2008January 30, 2008Ecumenical Service - A sacred celebrationJanuary 2008 - April 2009Fireside Chats with current and past faculty in their areas of expertiseApril 4, 2008Dedication of the St. Marguerite d’Youville statue with a reception to followMay 17, 2008One Hundredth Commencement, Kleinhans Music HallMid SummerAlumni/Community Family PicnicSeptember 20, 2008Mass at St. Joseph’s CathedralReception and Dinner/Homecoming Event at Hyatt Regency HotelOctober 2008DYC Around the WorldCelebrate for two weeks with D’Youvillians at home and abroad duringthe month of October2008-2009Community Service Project:100 2 (10,000 hours of community service)2009April 5, 2009Formal Alumni TeaApril - May 2009Closing Event41

homecoming weekend2OO7Sept.&FridayandSaturday2829Join us for the last Homecoming in our first 1OO years!Friday, September 28 th• Cocktail Party• The Kavinoky Theatre production: Hank Williams: Lost Highway• Young Alumni Networking & Happy Hour at Root Five Waterfront in Hamburg, N.Y.Saturday, September 29 th• Fall Back to D’Youville: Young Alumni Picnic & Bar-B-Que at Prospect Park• Transitions Workshop with Fran Schmidt, director of career services atMontante Family Library, fourth floor• Informal Luncheon• Campus Tours• Mass in Sacred Heart Chapel• Cocktail Reception in the College Center, Blue Lounge• Candlelight Dinner – members of the anniversary classes ending in 2 or 7will be recognized; all classes are welcomeInvitations will be mailed to the anniversary classes. The reservation form will be on thealumni calendar Web site.8 th AnnualCharleneD. PageMemorial5K RunSaturday, September 29Race & Post-Race PartyWalkers are welcome andfollow the same route asthe runners.HOW TO REGISTER:By computer:http://www.dyc.edu/alumni/calendar.asp(or brennant@dyc.edu)By telephone:Please contactTim Brennan at716.829.78O1Need more information?Call the alumni office, 716.829.78O8; e-mail, smytonpm@dyc.edu; or check for updatesby visiting us at www.dyc.edu.42

INTELLIGENT GIVINGaLooking back over the years, does it seemthat D’Youville has always been doingsomething for your benefit? Perhaps it’s nowtime for you to reciprocate. Better yet, it maybe time to enter into a mutually beneficialrelationship: a working, lifetime partnershipbetween you and your alma mater.Gift annuities are exactlythat! When such a gift is madeto D’Youville, the Collegeholds the principal, investingand growing these funds for the sharedbenefit of both the institution and you,the donor. Both parties benefit from theexpertise of D’Youville’s fund managers.Additionally, a special designated reservefund guarantees a highly attractive rateof return for your lifetime, higher thanmost conventional financial instruments.The annuity provides a generous income,based on your age, for you and, if you choose,a second beneficiary. Your choice: payoutsmay be made annually or semi-annually.Furthermore, because your annuity is acharitable gift, a substantial portion of it istax deductible, as well as a portion of theannual income.An annuity can be a powerful, workingpartnership between you and the Collegeand is especially appealing to older alums intheir post-career years.A recent, significant gift annuity receivedby the College is the first such gift made incelebration of DYC’s centennial. Both thedonor and the College are celebrants here.This is frosting on the birthday cake. AndD’Youville gets to blow out the candles!D’Youville adheres to the guidelines of theAmerican Council of Gift Annuities. Weprovide you with a customized illustrationbased on your age and the amount you wishto contribute, so that you will know exactlywhat your income will be. We invite you tohave your financial advisor review thesematerials.Annuities may be funded with equities orcash.To receive your customized illustration,please contact the director of majorand planned giving, Patricia Van Dyke,716.829.7802 or vandykep@dyc.edu.43

occasions &datesmark these events on your calendarALUMNI/COLLEGE CALENDAR • SUMMER - EARLY WINTERAUGUSTEntertainment Book SaleSEPTEMBER13 Alumni Association Board Meeting*22 Donor Mass & Reception26 Buffalo Nite on Capitol Hill, Washington, D.C.28-29 Homecoming Weekend 2OO7OCTOBERHoliday Wreath Sale4 Alumni Association Board Meeting*24 Hon. Michael F. Dillon Presidential Scholarship Reception27 Physician Assistant Alumni/Student EventNOVEMBER1 Alumni Association Board Meeting*DECEMBER2 Family Sunday6 Alumni Association Board Meeting*12 President’s Holiday Party & Centennial Opening EventJANUARY3O Centennial Ecumenical Service, Holy Angels Church*On the date of each board meeting, a Mass for living and deceased alumni is offered in the Sacred Heart Chapel at 11:3O a.m.All are welcome to attend.To check reservation forms and to gather the most up-to-date information about alumni activities, check the Web site, www.dyc.edu/alumni/calendar.asp. You may also call the alumni office, 716.829.78O8, or e-mail, smytonpm@dyc.edu.631 Niagara Street • Buffalo, NY 14201ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTEDNon-Profit Org.US PostagePAIDPermit No. 3350Buffalo, NY 14201