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Reunion 2006This year, the legacy of the Augustinian presence at Reunionwas carried on by the University’s 32nd president, the Rev. PeterM. Donohue, O.S.A., ’75 A&S, who welcomed Villanovans andcelebrated with them at many of the events. This was FatherDonohue’s first major event as University president since takingoffice on June 1. He succeeds the Rev. Edmund J. Dobbin,O.S.A., ’58 A&S, who retired on May 31 after 18 years of leadingthe University.Villanovans began arriving on Friday, June 9, for registrationat Klekotka Hall on the West Campus. These early-bird arrivalscould sit in on one of the afternoon’s three “Classes WithoutQuizzes,” an opportunity to relive the classroom experiencewithout the hassle of tests. They could gain insights into “TheNew Epic Leader: Skills and Strategies for Leading in the 21stCentury,” with Dr. Robert D. Stokes, assistant vice presidentfor Part-Time and Continuing Studies, and Dr. Donna Brooks’87 M.A. (she and her twin sister, Lynn Brooks ’85 M.A., wereprofiled in the Fall 2005 Villanova Magazine). They could listento Dr. Edward M. Sion, professor of astronomy and astrophysics,as he revealed the secrets of “Stars that Go Bump in the Night.”Or they could marvel at the high-tech tools in Bartley Hall’snew Applied Finance Lab.At the Wildcat Welcome area on Klekotka Hall’s patio,Alumni Affairs staff and other University volunteers greetedalumni on Friday afternoon.While Villanova’s white-and-blue colors were much inevidence, whites and reds proved to be popular, too. In FarleyHall on the West Campus, Dr.Michael J. Hones, professor ofphysics and a wine connoisseur,led the Wine Tasting for aficionadosof the grape.Friday evening offered severalspecial gatherings. At the Classof 1956 Half-Century Dinner inDonahue Hall, alumni 50 yearsout received the medallionsrepresenting their induction intothe Half-Century Society. TheClass of 1981 Silver AnniversaryCelebration drew those graduatesfrom 25 years ago to theVillanova Conference Center,while the Class of 1996 gatheredfor its 10-Year ReunionReception at Picotte Hall atDundale on the West Campus.In Bartley Hall, individual classreceptions attracted graduatesfrom 1941, ’46, ’51, ’61, ’66, ’71, ’76, ’86 and ’91. TheDuring the popular WineTasting. Dr. Michael J. Hones,professor of physics and awine connoisseur, sniffs thebouquet of a white wine.Engineering Alumni Society held its awards ceremony andreception in the Villanova Room of the Connelly Center.Full swing on SaturdayOn Saturday, June 10, from morning to late night, festivitieswere in full swing all across campus. Alumni enjoyed a buffetbreakfast in the dining hall of St. Mary Hall. They also keptin their prayers those Villanovans who would not be there, as54 Villanova Magazine
Two future alumni enjoy original artworkin the form of face painting at theReunion Family Picnic on Austin Field.the Rev. James J. McCartney, O.S.A., ’66 A&S celebrated theAlumni Memorial Mass in Corr Hall Chapel.Villanova’s colleges held open houses from 11 a.m. to noon.James M. Danko hosted his first one as dean of the newly renamedVillanova Business School (VSB was formerly C&F, the Collegeof Commerce and Finance). The College of Nursing’s longtimeleader, Dr. M. Louise Fitzpatrick, Connelly Endowed Dean andProfessor, led a discussion hosted by the Nursing Alumni Society.The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences gave an update on A&Smatters, and the College of Engineering offered self-guided tours.At noon, the Top ’Cat luncheon, which took place in theRadnor/St. David’s Room of the Connelly Center, fêted graduatesof 1955 and earlier. The luncheon offered special recognitionto the classes of 1941, ’46 and ’51 for their 65th, 60th and55th reunions respectively.The ever-popularReunion FamilyPicnic drew morethan 1,100 peopleto Austin Fieldfrom noon to 3 p.m.Children couldshake the furry pawof the Wildcatmascot and joinmom and dad fora photo or autographsession withstudent-athletes, anevent sponsored bythe V Club. Withthe World Cupcoming up soon, alumni keen to play soccer teamed up in theVillanova Stadium from 3 to 6 p.m.Along with the memories, the “I do’s” were renewed as well. At4 p.m. in the St. Thomas of Villanova Church (known to many as“the Chapel,”) the Rev. Shawn Tracy, O.S.A., ’63 A&S presided atthe Renewal of Marriage Vows ceremony and conferred a communalblessing upon the couples rejoicing in wedded life. Father Tracy,of Campus Ministry, serves as chaplain for the VUAA.Awards honor five alumniAt 5 p.m. in the St. Thomas of Villanova Church, FatherDonohue officiated at his first Vigil Mass and Alumni AwardsCeremony. This is the occasion when Villanova honors severalof its most cherished sons and daughters, including presenting aspecial award to a young graduate.The St. Thomas of Villanova Alumni Award is given to individualsfor their professional achievements and for their contributions totheir communities and to the University. This year’s recipients were:• J. Deane Driscoll ’60 VSB, director for business development,AC Daughtry;• Victor J. Maggitti ’56 VSB, president, Vimco Inc. andpresident and CEO of VJMJ Realty;• the Rev. Michael P. Sullivan, O.S.A., ’64 A&S, directorof Augustinian Preaching Apostolate; and• Ellen Tracy ’81 Nur., ’97 M.S.N., director of theOncology Program, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.The Young Alumni Medal was awarded to Katherine “Katie”Fallon ’01 Nur., staff nurse at Massachusetts General Hospital (theFall 2005 Villanova Magazine featured her service in Darfur, Sudan).The Rev. Peter M. Donohue, O.S.A., ’75 A&S, Universitypresident (center), with Young Alumni Medal honoree Katherine“Katie” Fallon ’01 Nur. (third from left) and the four recipientsof the St. Thomas of Villanova Medal (from left) the Rev.Michael P. Sullivan, O.S.A., ’64 A&S; Victor J. Maggitti Jr. ’56VSB; Ellen Tracy ’81 Nur., ’97 M.S.N.; and J. Deane Driscoll’60 VSB. On the right is William M. Savino, Esq., ’71 VSB,president of the VUAA.Spring/Summer 2006 55
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