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CONGRESSMEN PRESENT FUNDS FOR SCIENCE CENTER
RENOVATIONS
U.S. Congressmen Robert A. Brady (D-Pa.) and Jim Gerlach (R-Pa.)
visited campus in March and presented a check for $800,000 from the U.S.
Department of Energy to Saint Joseph‘s President Timothy R. Lannon, S.J.,
to help fund the purchase of energy-efficient HVAC equipment and roofing
for the University‘s Science Center.
Brady and Gerlach were instrumental in securing the funding for the
Science Center, home to the University‘s academic programs in chemistry,
biology and physics, and designed to promote advanced and interdisciplinary
learning and research for undergraduate and graduate students.
“Saint Joseph‘s University has a proud tradition of providing a superb
education to tomorrow‘s doctors and scientists,“ said Gerlach. “This
funding will allow them to continue their great work at the Science Center,
and ensure that they have the necessary facilities and resources to help
today‘s students become tomorrow‘s leaders.“
In accepting the check, Fr. Lannon said, “This grant will allow us to maximize
the valuable space in this building for teaching and research. We are
grateful to Congressman Brady and Congressman Gerlach for their efforts
in securing the financial support for this very important initiative. They have
been champions for the people of Pennsylvania and Saint Joseph‘s University.“
MEN‘S BASKETBALL TEAM EARNS NCAA TOURNAMENT BERTH
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With an experienced lineup that featured four returning starters,
the Saint Joseph‘s men‘s basketball team made
the final season at Alumni Memorial Fieldhouse
memorable. Head Coach Phil Martelli‘s squad
reached the Atlantic 10 Conference title
game for the third time in the past four
years and garnered the program‘s
19th NCAA Tournament berth, its first
since 2004.
Individual milestones were achieved
as Martelli earned his 250th career win,
while Pat Calathes ’08, Rob Ferguson
’08 (B.A.) and Ahmad Nivins ’09
(Jersey City, N.J.) each joined the 1,000point
club and received All-Big 5 honors.
The City Series Co-Player of the Year,
Calathes also captured All-A-10 first team
recognition, while Nivins was a third-team
choice. The Crimson and Gray concluded
the year with a record of 21-13.
Nivins ‘09
UNIVERSITY’S BOARD OF TRUSTEES GAINS NEW LEADERSHIP
In May, Saint Joseph’s University’s Board of Trustees elected four new
members to four-year terms. The new trustees, which include A. Bruce
Crawley ’67 (B.S.), Chris Furman ’81 (B.S.), Thomas P. Nerney, ’96 (M.B.A.)
and Sen. Dominic Pileggi, Esq. ’79 (B.A.), began their terms in October of 2008.
Crawley is the president and principal
owner of Millennium 3 Management, Inc., a
full-service public relations, advertising and
corporate consulting firm based in Philadelphia.
He previously spent 17 years as president
of Crawley Haskins Sloan PR & Advertising.
Crawley also founded Philadelphia’s African-
American Chamber of Commerce, serving as its
chairman for 13 years, and is politically involved
providing media consulting to numerous
elected officials. He holds a bachelor’s degree
in marketing from SJU and a master’s degree Crawley ‘67
in journalism from Temple University.
Furman is president of PepsiCo Foodservice,
a division that integrates the relevant units of
Pepsi-Cola North America and Frito-Lay North
America together with Quaker, Tropicana and
Gatorade in the United States. With 21 years
of experience at PepsiCo, his diverse range of
skills and expertise include top-notch credentials
in sales, marketing and general management.
Furman resides in Rancho Margarita, Calif.,
with his family.
Nerney is chairman, president and chief Furman ‘81
executive officer of United States Liability
Insurance Group. He previously served as
president and chief operating officer for
Philadelphia Insurance Companies, where he
was a part of senior management for 18
years. As an active member of the Philadelphia
community, Nerney has co-founded three
local non-profit organizations. A graduate of
Cabrini College, where he earned a bachelor’s
degree in social science and philosophy, he
received his M.B.A. from SJU in 1996.
Pileggi is majority leader of the Pennsylvania Nerney ‘96
Senate from the Ninth Senatorial District,
which includes parts of Chester and Delaware
counties. He is responsible for coordinating
the legislative agenda for the Senate, managing
the legislative calendar on the Senate floor,
and playing key roles in floor debates. Prior
to his election to the Senate, Pileggi served as
Mayor of the City of Chester from 1998 to
2002 and as Chester City councilman from
1994 to 1998. Recognized by the community
for his outstanding leadership, Pileggi has
received numerous honors and awards.
Pileggi ‘79
They replace outgoing board members
Louis J. Cissone ‘56 (B.S.), Jack M. Finlayson ‘79 (M.B.A.), Michael J. Hagan ‘85
(B.S.), Michael P. McNulty ‘85 (B.S.), and the Hon. Michael A. O’Pake ‘61(A.B.).