Fall 2012 - Villanova University

newsLiturgy Marks Endings, Beginnings3,056Total degreesconferred in2011-2012Just as they had gathered for OrientationMass to begin their journey asstudents, graduates came togetherfor Baccalaureate Mass to begintheir journey as alumni.At the celebration in Villanova StadiumMay 19, the Rev. Peter M. Donohue,OSA, PhD, ’75 A&S, Universitypresident, reminded students thathe had promised them as freshmenthat Villanova would enlighten them,challenge them to see the world differentlyand give them wings.“It is time to fly,” he said. “Youhave what you need to soar to newheights.” •Connected for LifeReflecting on the translationof the University’s name (“newhome”), Cara Mazzarini ’12COE reminded her classmatesthat it was not Villanova’s wallsthat had been their homebut the community. One ofthe qualities that distinguishVillanovans is “a dedication toservice and to caring for theworld we live in.” •Gerard Olson, PhD,Receives Lindback AwardProfessor of Finance Gerard Olson,PhD, was this year’s recipient of theChristian R. and Mary F. LindbackAward for Outstanding Teaching.The award is presented each year atgraduation to a faculty member whoexcels in undergraduate teaching. •Community Advocate Awarded MentzerA community advocate for marginalized populations, Kristen Valosky ’12A&S (center) was selected by the Center for Peace and Justice Educationas the 2012 recipient of Villanova’s Thomas J. Mentzer Award. Kristen,who graduated summa cum laude with majors in Sociology and Honors andminors in Theology and Peace and Justice Education, was recognized at abreakfast May 20. She is studying public interest law at Georgetown University.Anita Mentzer ’81 A&S (left) and Patricia Mentzer DeColli ’84 A&S(right), daughters of the late Thomas Mentzer ’55 A&S, for whom the awardis named, attended the presentation. •6 Villanova MAGAZINe FALL 2012