National Alumni Association President, Dana Kennedy Fallon, Esq. ’91
JEFFREY W. BOSWELL ’78 was named chairman of the supervisory board of SECO/WARWICK. DEBBIE (HUFFMAN) BURBULES ’78VMC, ’01M was named president of the new Hamot Women’s Hospital in Erie, scheduled to open in 2011. She currently serves as senior vice president of outpatient services at Hamot Health Foundation. SUSAN (JAKUBOWSKI) SMITH, RN ’79VMC is working in the Mental Health Unit at Saratoga Hospital in Saratoga Springs, N.Y. She recently passed the American Nurses Credentialing Center Exam and is certified in psychiatric and mental health nursing.
’80s SUSAN G. PAINTER, D.O. ’80 was named medical director of Jeannette QuikCare, an urgent care center operated by Excela Health Physician Practices in the Pittsburgh area. MICHAEL T. GAINES ’82 was named executive director of the Bradley H. Foulk Advocacy Center of Erie Co., formerly the Children’s Advocacy Center of Erie Co. (Pa.). ANTHONY E. KEIM ’82M was named vice president and portfolio manager for PNC Wealth Management Institutional Investment Group. SANDRA L. SHRUM ’82 is a senior writer/editor at the Software Engineering Institute at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh. She is also co-author of the reference book, CMMI: Guidelines for Process Integration and Product Improvement (2nd Ed.), which describes best practices for the development and maintenance of products and services across their entire life cycle.
What can you give? Most people think of giving money to the organizations, charities and churches with which they associate, but that is not always the most important thing to give. Gannon alumni have a lot to give and do so often. Most of us can share stories of the experiences we had as students, volunteering our time and talents as campus leaders and participating in Alternative Break Service Trips, traditions that continue even after we leave the halls of Zurn Science Center or Beyer Hall. A special group of Gannon and Villa Maria alumni are working to represent the National Alumni Association as members of the Board of Directors. We give of our time to facilitate connections between alumni and students as a way to continue our service to the University community. The Board welcomes all alumni to help in these efforts. There are many opportunities throughout the campus to interact with students and alumni; the Partners Program, for example, outlines a few of the more popular opportunities. Hire a Gannon graduate—you know the quality of a Gannon education, so you know a Gannon grad will be a great addition to your company. If you know about job opportunities in your company, be sure to communicate with the Office of Career Development and Employment Services. They will post job announcements, at no charge, and Gannon alumni representing all levels of experience will have access to the information. This office can also help introduce you to students who are eager to get work experience through job shadowing, internships or service-learning projects, giving you the chance to mentor the next generation of Gannon alumni. In keeping with Gannon’s tradition of helping the local community, please be sure to watch for more information about GIVE Day 2010 on Sept. 25, 2010. Last year, alumni participated in volunteer events in five cities, providing 250 hours of community service. This September will find Gannon students and alumni again giving their time and effort to support charitable causes in Erie and around the country, exemplifying the community spirit that is a founding principle of our alma mater. Finally, take some time to talk up Gannon. The University will continue to grow and improve as the quality of its student body grows. Recommend Gannon to friends and family who are considering undergraduate and graduate programs, and don’t forget that as an alumnus/a, your signature on an admissions application waives the application fee.
EMILY M. BECK, CTIS ’83 earned the Certified Travel Industry Specialist designation. She is the director of tourism development for VisitErie. GARY L. CLARK ’83 was elected to serve on the Erie (Pa.) Regional Chamber and Growth Partnership’s board of directors. Gary is vice president, CFO and CAO of Snap-tite Inc.
If you have questions about the Alumni Association or how to connect with fellow alumni or students, please contact me at dana.gannonu@gmail.com.
alumnotes
GIVE Day stands for Gannon’s Invitation to Volunteer Everywhere, and everywhere includes on campus. No matter how you give back, current students benefit from the continued generosity of Gannon University’s loyal supporters. Visit the online alumni community at www.gannonalumni.org for more information about how you can get involved.
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