From the Hill, Spring 2018

From the Hill The Magazine for Alumni and Friends of Albertus Magnus College S P R I N G

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PRESIDENT’S LETTER

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Grateful to host #Blackhistorymonth Community Organizing Panel. Professor Carol Huckaby ’95 moderated, panelists: NAACP’s Doris Dumas ’95, Community Organizer Barbara Fair ’93, Rev Bonita Grubbs DHL ’01, Hamden Mayor Curt Leng & State Senator Gary Winfield. #CommunityBuilding

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Weir Farm Collaboration.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Celebrating 20 Years of Art Therapy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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#BlackHistoryMonth Black History Panel at Albertus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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#FearlessFalcons Come Home to the Nest. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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#AlbertusSuccessStory Talk to Me. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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#MAATC President Camille @AlbertusPres

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Great night of #FearlessFalcons women’s basketball in The Nest, won 66-53 @TheGNAC @goAMCATS. Wonderful to host so many friends of #AlbertusMagnusCollege including @jocelynmaminta & @GNHCC.

#StThomasLectures St. Thomas Aquinas Lectures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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State of the College Address .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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#AllInForAlbertus It Can’t Happen Without You .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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CAMPUS HAPPENINGS Class Notes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Around Campus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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On the Cover: The content of this issue of From the Hill features the contributions of students. Hear their stories and those of many other students, alumni, and faculty: albertus.edu/community Cover: Contributed Photos

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The #AllInForAlbertus giving campaign is officially over. Thank you for going ALL IN and making a difference!

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Hear Lauren Parisi’s story: albertus.edu/parisi

A ME S S A GE F RO M THE PRE S IDE NT

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“ … I believe there never has been a time…since 1925, where the Catholic, Dominican, values- and liberal arts-based education offered at Albertus Magnus College has been as needed as it is today.”

Dear Alumni and Friends of Albertus, As I write, in a month it will be March 20th, the first day of spring and the one-year anniversary of my introduction as the president-elect. I recall being nervous that day and then overwhelmed by the show of support and hope among the members of the Albertus Community with whom I met.

I stated that day I’d be committed in my first year to learning and listening, getting to know the College, its history, traditions, culture, and its students, faculty, staff, alumni, and friends. Over the course of this year I’ve been privileged to meet with many of our wonderful alumni on campus and at gatherings in New York City, Boston, Florida, and Washington, D.C. Hearing their stories, your stories, of the impact of Albertus has been enlightening and inspiring.

On campus, I’ve been hosting dinners this spring semester, for either graduating senior students or members of the faculty. The dinners offer me time to hear firsthand from our students and faculty about their experiences, hopes, and dreams for the future of the College. Students and faculty have shared stories of Albertus impact, and they’ve offered perspectives of heartfelt hope for tomorrow’s Albertus.

Recently, I offered my first State of the College address to the College’s faculty and staff. I began by sharing that

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the State of the College is sound. While we have important challenges and work ahead, we will move forward from a sound and solid foundation. I’ve observed in our community an unyielding and deep commitment to our Catholic and Dominican mission and values. Mission and community aren’t buzz words at this College. They’re real. They’re palpable. And in a most meaningful way for me, they’re inspiring. That shared commitment to mission and community will enable enrollment growth, particularly in full-time, traditional-aged undergraduates. An Albertus degree has always been, and continues to be, empowering and transforming. I believe there never has been a time, since the College’s founding in 1925, where the Catholic, Dominican, values- and liberal arts-based education offered at Albertus Magnus College has been as needed as it is today. I am confident that call and need will continue into the future (see page 9).

In May, my formal inauguration will occur. The inauguration is not about me. It’s about this wonderful College, offering new opportunity to shine a light on all that is so special about Albertus Magnus College. I hope you will join us, your Albertus family, in person and in support of the inauguration activities, which have been framed around the Dominican pillars of study, prayer, community, and service (see page 15).

With gratitude,

Marc M. Camille, Ed.D.

President Camille @AlbertusPres

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Such a wonderful President’s Associates Christmas Party. Cannot say thank you enough to the alumni and friends who give at leadership levels. Affirms and nourishes all we do for Albertus students, today and tomorrow! #PresidentsAssociates #FearlessFalcons

Time with Rev. Bonita Grubbs, executive director of Christian Community Action @ccahelping1 and Albertus honorary degree recipient in 2001. Her warm friendship and values-based insights are so appreciated.

Wonderful dinner tonight with members of Albertus Class of 2018. These seniors are ready to be positive change agents when they graduate. I am positive they’ll put their values- and liberal-arts based educations to work in meaningful ways. #FearlessFalcons

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Connect with President Camille via phone 203-773-8529; email at president@albertus.edu; Twitter @AlbertusPres; on his blog at albertus.edu/AlbertusPres

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20 Years Weir Farm Collaboration Celebrating of Art Therapy

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In 1997, Albertus launched a Master

The MAATC Program is grateful to Weir Farm for sharing in their mission. www.nps.gov/wefa/index.htm albertus.edu/weir albertus.edu/maatc

of Arts in Art Therapy and Counseling (MAATC) program, the only one in Connecticut—and it still is.

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As part of an ongoing collaboration with the Albertus Magnus College Master of Arts in Art Therapy and Counseling (MAATC) Community Outreach Program, Weir Farm National Historic site has committed to an additional $2,500 in cost sharing to run community-based art therapy groups in the 2017–2018 academic year. Located in Wilton, CT, Weir Farm is a 60-acre national park with a focus on the visual arts, offering visitors inspiration and education with free classes, tours, and art-related events.

In 2013, Lisa Furman, Director of the MAATC Program and Community Outreach Coordinator, first approached Weir Farm, asking if they would be interested in assisting with an art therapy group for local cancer patients. Weir Farm responded enthusiastically by offering studio space, art supplies, and staff to facilitate the art therapy group. The response to the event was so positive that Weir Farm pledged continued support for future MAATC community outreach groups.

True to their word, since 2014, Weir Farm has committed a total of $8,000 in materials so that MAATC staff and students can provide free, short-term art therapy in the community. Weir Farm’s generosity has also made it possible to continue to provide rich and rewarding opportunities for MAATC students to participate in service learning with cancer patients, adults in recovery, medicallyfragile children, and at-risk youth. For students, this kind of unique learning experience outside of the classroom is invaluable.

MAATC student volunteer Stephanie Fazekas helped facilitate an art therapy group at Weir Farm with cancer patients and wrote this about her experience: “This community outreach experience was an incredible way to witness the kind of warm, welcoming, and creative environment that art therapy can encourage. As a student, I really appreciated seeing art therapy used in a different way, while also learning more about a wonderful place to visit in my own community.”

Collaborative community partnerships such as those with Weir Farm have myriad benefits. “When I first conceived of the Community Outreach Program in 2011, my hope was three-fold: bring art therapy to those in need, educate the community about art therapy, and forge strong local program partnerships. I never imagined we would find such good spirit in Weir Farm,” Furman says. To date, this support has allowed MAATC Program Community Outreach to run art therapy groups with the following schools, hospitals and support programs: East Rock Magnet School, Ann’s Place CommunityBased Cancer Support, Green Chimneys Residential Treatment Center, Griffin Hospital, Yale New Haven Children’s Hospital, and Jonathan Law High School.

200 women and men have graduated from this intensive and rigorous program, which blends the disciplines of art, psychology, and counseling.

MAATC attracts students from around the country.

Art therapy courses joined the undergraduate curriculum in the early 90s and became a popular major. A graduate degree was becoming the standard for advancement in this growing field; however, there was no graduate art therapy program here in Connecticut. Students often did not want to leave the state, and, in many cases, those who left did not return. Dr. Ragaa Mazen, professor of psychology at the time, saw the need and designed the curriculum.

Albertus has earned a national reputation for the program. In the past eight years, six MAATC students received the American Art Therapy Association’s Agell Award for student research, and in 2016 the first Albertus student received the Roberson Scholarship Multicultural Award.

For details about the event: albertus.edu/maatccelebration

Lisa Furman, MA, ATR-BC, LCAT, LPC, Associate Professor of Psychology and Director of the Master of Arts in Art Therapy and Counseling, and Community Outreach Coordinator at Albertus. She is an adjunct faculty member in the graduate Art Therapy program at the School of Visual Arts in New York City. Professor Furman worked as an art therapist and clinical coordinator in psychiatric, educational, and community-based programs with children, adults, and families in the greater New York City area for over 20 years. Learn more about Professor Furman: albertus.edu/furman

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On February 22, 2018, Albertus Magnus College hosted “African American Community Organizing: Past and Present.” This was an opportunity for the public to learn about various organizations working to address the needs and concerns of the black community in New Haven.

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You may know her as “Sha” but her full name is Shamain McAllister.

She is a senior at Albertus Magnus College, graduating in May 2018.

Her major is Health Care Management. She was a founding member of the Student Justice League in 2016. The League’s purpose and intent is to serve as an entity and resource McAllister received the national I-LEAD to bring social justice Scholarship in 2017 at the Association awareness and action to of College Unions International Annual Conference for her leadership role in Albertus Magnus College. student activities.

It brought awareness about the Shadowed Americans like immigrants, refugees, and deportees in a Justice panel held in October 2017. Members attended the Women’s March for women’s empowerment. As part of Black History Month we asked Sha a few questions:

Black History Panel at Albertus

by the Albertus Magnus College Departments of History and Political Science, Human Services, Sociology, Visual and Performing Arts, and Kim Washington, Mothers Demand Action.

“…You are a person of value… believe in yourself.”

—Rev. Bonita Grubbs ’01, honorary degree recipient

Yes. Black history is history. It cannot be excluded because there will be a gap in our nation’s story. I feel that schools teach about leaders like Martin Luther King and how passive he was and Rosa Parks refusing to give up her seat on the bus. But schools do not talk in depth about people like Malcom X and Stokely Carmichael who were militant and more aggressive. I believe if you are going to teach black history, you need to give children a full perspective of what really went down.

How can it help create a better future?

If children understand history, they will understand why we protest. For example, people will understand the situation about Rodney King, and why it’s upsetting to see black men getting shot. Black history will become a reference to people that things have not fully changed.

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Do you feel black history should be taught in schools?

Panel members were: Hamden Mayor Curtis Leng; Carol R. Huckaby ’95, Human Services and psychology instructor/graduate Human Services program internship coordinator at Albertus, served as moderator; Rev. Bonita Grubbs ’01, honorary degree recipient, executive director, Christian Community Action; Doris Dumas ’95, president, NAACP New Haven; Barbara Fair ’93, longtime New Haven community organizer; and State Senator Gary Winfield.

Wow! This is hard, so many people come to mind. The first person that comes to mind is Angela Davis, then Assata Shakur. These are the strongest black women I know. They overcame great difficulties. Then there is Stokely Carmichael.

I mentioned him earlier. He spoke about uniting black people and getting more involved in their own political movement, being a part of a party, and telling black people to be aware of what is going on in the world.

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Is there anyone in the African community who inspires you today or in the past?

Representing sponsors of the event were Dr. Ross Edwards, Associate Dean; Dr. Karen Kendrick, Associate Professor of Sociology; Kim Washington, Mothers Demand Action; and Carol Huckaby ’95, Human Services and psychology instructor.

To view the photos and video: albertus.edu/blackhistory

Meteka Joseph, a senior from Mount Vernon, NY, is a graduate of Aquinas High School in the Bronx. She will graduate from Albertus in December 2018, as a mathematics major, and plans to pursue a career as an actuarial analyst. She was a teacher’s assistant for three years at a daycare center, enjoys working with children, and would love to open her own daycare facility after pursuing her dreams as an actuary. Hear Meteka’s story: albertus.edu/joseph

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Come Home to the

#fearlessfalcons Student-Athletes & Faculty Mentors From the time I was 18 and a freshman at this College, to this moment, the one constant has been the magic of Albertus, and that has never abated.

It is in the light that casts a glow on Dominican Hall as the sun sets every day as if to bless an almost sacred space. It’s in the first snowfall that sprinkles the beautiful grounds in white like a Currier and Ives scene. Magic is alive in the first-year students full of hope and promise and in our graduates on Commencement Day as families, with joy and tears, encircle their loved ones in front of Rosary.

And it’s in the athletes who bring such distinction to our College. Their discipline, their effort, their commitment to sportsmanship and their pride in our College community are an inspiration, and with every athletic event, there is magic.

When the opportunity to become a mentor presented itself several years ago, it was a no-brainer. I have immense respect for Mitch Oliver and the way he works with the men’s

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basketball team. He is a coach, a mentor, a teacher, and a friend to these young men. He holds them to high standards, and he expects a lot.

I was invited by Mitch to watch practices, which I did.

Then I started attending games. I was hooked. Later Professor Eric Schoeck joined me, and we have rarely missed a game. We continue to see the transformation of these athletes for whom hard work is a requirement. These are young men who, day-inand-day-out, show up for two-hour long grueling practices. They expend maximum effort in every practice, and it shows in every game. These young men have to balance academics with athletics, and here, too, Coach Oliver carefully monitors their progress and their performance in the classroom. He truly views them as student-athletes, not the other way around.

Our Albertus players are not here on athletic scholarships.

They are not here on the way to play professional ball. All they ask is a chance to play the game they love. Whenever anyone asks me about being a mentor for the men’s basketball team I invite them to come to a game. They immediately feel the magic, too. Why am I a mentor? How could I not be?

Deborah Frattini ’70, M.S., ’12 M.F.A., is an Associate Professor of English and Humanities at Albertus Magnus College. She is director of the Academic Development Center, an academic advisor for first-year students, and a faculty mentor for the Albertus men’s basketball team. In 1998, Professor Frattini received the Alumni of the Year Award; in 1999 the Paul Hoffner Award from the Consortium for the Advancement of Adult Higher Education; and in 2003, the Hearts of the Community Award from Sacred Heart Academy. Learn more about Professor Frattini: albertus.edu/frattini

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“From the minute I stepped foot on campus at Albertus, I knew that this is where I belong. Since I was a little girl I dreamed of playing college soccer and Albertus made my dream a reality. I play goalkeeper for the women’s soccer and lacrosse teams. Being a goalkeeper means being a leader. Many people say that we have the hardest job, but that is my favorite part about the position.

I enjoy the challenge. Being a two-sport student-athlete is hard work. If I am not in the classroom or doing homework, I am on the field practicing. In the fall of 2016, our soccer team made it to the GNAC final for the first time in program history which so far, is my greatest experience at Albertus. Our lacrosse program is still new and Coach Joe Caruso is building our team. I am watching the program grow right before my eyes and I am so glad that I could be a part of it. One thing that I love about Albertus is that it is constantly evolving to make our campus and college experience better. Once I graduate I can’t wait to come back and see all the changes that have been made. I am very proud to call myself an Albertus Magnus College Falcon for life.” — Lexie Fenn ’19

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Alexis Fenn, a junior from Watertown, CT, is a graduate of Watertown High School. She will graduate from Albertus in May 2019, as a marketing major. Lexie is an honor student-athlete, secretary of the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee, member of the Student Alumni Association, and works for Albertus Student Services overseeing the intramural sports

program. Lexie is a member of the women’s soccer and lacrosse teams, and recently earned GNAC All-Conference honors.

She plans to pursue a career in sports marketing and coach soccer. Hear Lexie’s story: albertus.edu/fenn

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@albertusmagnussoftball players and alumni went head to head during Homecoming at the new Shea Softball Complex ... we heard that #albertusalumni got the W! #fearlessfalcons #falconsforlife #albertusmagnuscollege #albertusmagnus

Congratulations to senior Jaqhawn Walters (left) and senior Olivia Bolden (far right) who each received the Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) Player of the Year Award. Mitch Oliver, men’s basketball head coach, now in his 11th year at Albertus, was voted GNAC Coach of the Year by his peers.

Athletic Accolades The Women’s volleyball team finished the 2017 season with an overall record of 16–14. The 16 wins were a new program record for the Falcons as the team scored GNAC victories against Anna Maria, Saint Joseph’s (CT), Norwich and Emmanuel (MA). Sophomore Delaney Ruiz (Meriden, CT) was named to the GNAC AllSportsmanship Team.

The women’s tennis team made its third straight GNAC postseason appearance and closed out the fall with a 7–8 record. Sophomore Paige Williams (Orange County, VA) represented the Falcons on the GNAC AllSportsmanship Team.

Men’s soccer player, freshman Salah Oumorou (West Haven, CT) was named the Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) Rookie of the Year. For the second straight year, senior Justyn Broderick (Orange, CT) represented the Falcons on the all-conference third team. Senior Ritchy Jean Pierre (Fairfield, CT) landed on the GNAC All-Sportsmanship Team.

Women’s soccer players, senior Angelina Piccirillo (Naugatuck, CT) and junior Lexie Fenn (Oakville, CT) both earned All-GNAC honors. Piccirillo was named to the second team, while Fenn landed on the third team.

Piccirillo’s two-assist performance at Rivier University back on Sept. 22 landed her atop the programs’ all-time list with 18 helpers for her career. Freshman Samantha Valentine (East Burke, VT) represented the Falcons on the All-Sportsmanship Team.

Women’s basketball player Olivia Bolden (South Windsor, CT) also reached two major milestones as she concluded her career becoming the all-time program leader in points (2,017), surpassing the record of Lianna Carrero ’14 (above with Bolden) and rebounds (1,127).

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Men’s basketball player Jaqhawn Walters (Hartford, CT) became the third player in program history to record 1,000 career rebounds as he finished out his career second all-time with 1,167. Walters also was selected to the Bevo Francis Award Top 50 Watch List, which is awarded to the finest men’s basketball players in the country who compete in Division II, Division III, NAIA Division I, NAIA Division II, USCAA, and NCCAA.

Don’t miss all the Falcons action this spring!

WOMEN’S LACROSSE MEN’S LACROSSE

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MEN’S TENNIS BASEBALL

SOFTBALL

Check schedules, stats and scores: athletics.albertus.edu

Albertus Magnus Athletics & SAAC Holds Thanksgiving Food Drive New Haven, Conn. - The Albertus Magnus College Athletic Department and the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) teamed up with the Dominican…

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“Throughout my four years at Albertus Magnus College, I’ve been a part of a changing softball program. From playing under the new LED lights, to playing with a collapsible fence, to having our own turf field; I couldn’t be any more happy to be a part of such a phenomenal, growing program. I’m sure I can speak for the team when I say that we are so excited and grateful for our new turf field and we cannot wait for the season to begin. As a freshman, our team made it to the GNAC championship and now as seniors, my teammates and I want to end it the same way we came in—and we hope to take the trophy home to Albertus. We cannot express how grateful we are to the Shea family for their gift to the College—and to us—and to all the hard work and dedication that went into this field.” — Samantha Maselli ’18

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Samantha Maselli, a senior from Rockville Centre, NY, is a graduate of South Side High School. She will graduate in

May of 2018 as a biology major. She is a member of the Honors Program, Student Alumni Association, Admission Ambassador Program, and the softball team. After graduating, she plans to pursue her Doctorate of Physical Therapy.

Hear Samantha’s story: albertus.edu/maselli

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Talk to Me #albertussuccessstory

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oday’s modern language is far from traditional. How we communicate today is different from 10 years ago. It is communications à la carte: graphics, videos, music, iPhone, painting, drones, tweets, and other social media.

At the January 2018 CES (Consumer Electronics Show) the focus was on integrating artificial intelligence into ordinary life, such as showers by Moen that can be turned on via command to Siri and remember the exact temperature best for you. We are posing our questions to devices named Alexa and Googling throughout the day. Who or what will we be asking our questions to next? The way we communicate with each other is similarly evolving. We tweet, we post, we blog— but still there is value in face-to-face conversation or a handwritten note.

A hallmark of a rigorous liberal arts education has always been the development of critical thinking. It allows you to flex, grow, and continually evolve. Albertus Magnus College offers a values-based liberal arts education that is practical in its application, innovative and contemporary.

We asked a group of Albertus students—our family— to share their reflections about learning to live and succeed in an ever-changing world with a liberal arts education.

Jason Dunn ’18—Visual Receiving an art degree does not guarantee talent, nor does it justify wearing a beret. What I have learned from studying art and business at Albertus is the importance of visual language. How art and graphic design saturate culture and reflect the narratives of an era through imagery alone. That the majority of art in the world is not housed in museums, but is on sidewalks, on the clothes we wear, and on social media.

Jason Dunn, a senior from Milford, CT, is a graduate of Cooperative Arts and Humanities High School. He will graduate from Albertus in May 2018, majoring in art management with a minor in communications. Jason has worked previously with local arts organizations, including The Arts Council, Shubert Theatre, and Creative Arts Workshop. He has interned with the Albertus marketing department, where he managed the Creative Journey Lecture Series held in the MacDonough Art Gallery.

Jason Howell Jr. ’20—Face-to-Face In one busy day, I had the distinct honor to share my story to the Albertus Community in New Haven about representing our College at the Dominican “Preaching in Action” Conference, and then travel to Hartford to speak at a press conference about the importance of State scholarships for students. Were it not for the experience of working with liberal arts professors who continually challenge me to present and question verbally in and out of the classroom, I never would have had the courage to speak in front of a large group and would have missed out on a once in a life time opportunity to make an impact on others. I will never forget, and am proud to say in the words of St. Thomas Aquinas: Contemplare et contemplate aliis tradere: I have contemplated and shared the fruits of my contemplation.

Jason Howell Jr., a sophomore from Bridgeport, CT, is a graduate of Kolbe Cathedral High School. He will graduate from Albertus in May 2020, majoring in business management with a concentration in marketing.

At Albertus Magnus College, he holds many positions: Admission Ambassador; Resident Assistant; Vice President of the Student Government Association; and Student Orientation Counselor.

Sarah Elanaya ’19—Written Word

It is evident that we all communicate with language, yet as an English major, language structures my every thought and how I articulate those thoughts. The language that I use is often critical and analytical, in order to gain extensive knowledge and perspective on whatever it is being communicated. The language I use allows there to be complexity and a variety of lenses, which to me is very important in communication, for there is often no right or wrong answer, but there is much to be critical of and to analyze.

Hear Jason Dunn’s story: albertus.edu/dunn Hear Jason Howell’s story: albertus.edu/howell Hear Sarah Elanaya’s story: albertus.edu/elanaya 6 Spring 2018

Sarah Elanaya, a junior from Meriden, CT, is a graduate of Francis T. Maloney High School. She will graduate from Albertus in May 2019, as an English major with a concentration in creative writing. Her goal is to pursue a career in writing for film or television. She is the President of Aquinas Scholars Program, working yearly on independent projects about female representation in film and television. This semester, she will be one of several students co-hosting a Women in Popular Culture conference, as part of the Aquinas Scholars Program, with Dr. Matthew Waggoner.

Bryan Woodmansee ’18—Chorus Music has always been a great way to connect with people. There are so many different messages a person can communicate through music: happiness, sadness, anger, hopefulness, etc. Music is one of the few things that almost every person on the planet can identify with, feel connected to, and simply enjoy. I feel there’s something unique to listening to music with someone else. Through the rhythms and melodies you share, you can convey your deepest thoughts, your wildest dreams, and your most heartfelt emotions. There aren’t many other mediums that are so widespread and so effective at connecting us to our emotions.

Bryan Woodmansee, a senior from Milford, CT, is a graduate of Cedarhurst High School. He will graduate from Albertus in May 2018, majoring in finance with a concentration in personal financial planning. He wants to pursue financial planning while playing in the tri-state area with his band. This is his third year as a Resident Assistant on campus and his fourth year in the Albertus Magnus Chorus.

Meteka Joseph ’18—Analytics Our minds are so impressionable. Emerson says “Trust thyself: every heart vibrates to that iron string.” If we believe in ourselves we can mold into anything, just like the iron. Liberal education introduces us to what the world has to offer. When we have the power of analysis we won’t conform to prevailing ideas and practices.

Meteka Joseph, a senior from Mount Vernon, NY, is a graduate of Aquinas High School in the Bronx. She will graduate from Albertus in December 2018, as a mathematics major, and plans to pursue a career as an actuarial analyst. She was a teacher’s assistant for three years at a daycare center, enjoys working with children, and would love to open her own daycare facility after pursuing her dreams as an actuary.

Hannah Kleffke ’18—Social Media Alyssa Cruz ’19—Graphic Art and Video Being at a liberal arts college has allowed me to expand my communication creatively. I am allowed to think of new ways to convey my message or a story through the creation of graphic designs and videos. While I still use words to contribute some messages, the overall piece communicates my message visually.

Alyssa Cruz, a junior from West Haven, CT, is a graduate of Metropolitan Business Academy. She will graduate from Albertus in May 2019, as an art major with a concentration in graphic design, and a minor in computer information systems. Alyssa is extremely active at Albertus assisting her peers as a tech tutor, writing tutor, and a marketing intern. She is in campus groups serving as secretary and treasurer of Aquinas Scholars and a member of the Honors Program. Her goal is to pursue her master’s degree and follow a career that involves innovative technology.

It’s easy to determine your self-worth by the amount of likes or followers you have, and while that can be used positively, it can also be damaging to confidence, and cause feelings of depression. I think social media is an excellent resource, but its availability should be used for more than just envy and judgment.

As the Career Services assistant, I learned how to use social media for advertising admirable organizations, praising student accomplishments, and highlighting the events that make Albertus great. Utilizing social media this way helped me see that it can achieve far more good than bad if used for the right cause.

Hannah Kleffke, a senior from North Haven, CT, is a graduate of North Haven High School. She will graduate from Albertus in May 2018, as an English major. She is President of the Drama Club and director of a play in progress. Hannah is a member of Breakwater, the Albertus literary magazine, and the Student Justice League. She plans to pursue a career as a copy writer.

Matthew Stoll ’18— Athletics Hear Meteka Joseph’s story: albertus.edu/joseph Hear Alyssa Cruz’s story: albertus.edu/cruz Hear Matthew Stoll’s story: albertus.edu/stoll Hear Hannah Kleffke’s story: albertus.edu/kleffke Hear Bryan Woodmansee’s story: albertus.edu/woodmansee

Every coach I have ever had mentioned at one point the importance of communication on the field. It could be the difference between winning and losing, they would always say. Maturing on the soccer field as a player over the years, I continued to learn what it meant to communicate productively on the field. Instruction comes from the coach, but the leaders on the field must communicate that message to the rest of the team to obtain a positive result.

Matthew Stoll, a senior from Shelton, CT, is a graduate of Shelton High School. He will graduate from Albertus in May 2018, as an English and communications major, and pursue a career in media. He was on the soccer team, captain his senior year, and is a three-year member of the Student Alumni Association.

The four pillars of Dominican Charism are represented by the colors: red signifies study; purple signifies prayer; green signifies community; and yellow signifies service.

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St. Thomas Aquinas Lectures #stthomaslectures

The lecture series, brought to you in the spirit of St. Thomas Aquinas, highlights speakers and topics that challenge our quest for the truth today. The St. Thomas Aquinas Lecture Series is made possible through the generosity of the Marie Louise Bianchi ’31 Fund.

“The Essence of Interfaith Dialogue: Faith Over Fear” kicked off the 2017– 2018 St. Thomas Aquinas lecture series on November 20, 2017. Rabbi Herbert Brockman of Hamden’s Congregation Mishkan Israel spoke to the Albertus community on the importance of religion in times of political, social, and economic upheaval.

Rabbi Brockman is a professor at Yale School of Divinity and a member of the board of Interfaith Cooperative Ministries and Hartford Seminary. He has served as the spiritual leader for Hamden’s Congregation Mishkan Israel for over 30 years and continues to promote community building and creating bridges through interfaith dialogue.

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“For me, the most significant thing we hold in common is the notion that there is transcendence.” — Rabbi Herbert Brockman Dr. Mary Evelyn Tucker at the January 24, St. Thomas Aquinas lecture.

“All people are my brothers and sisters, and all things are my companions.” — Dr. Mary Evelyn Tucker On January 24, 2018, Dr. Mary Evelyn Tucker addressed the Albertus community on the relationship between faith and the environment. Dr. Tucker’s dual knowledge provided insight into the emerging subject of religious ecology as she explored the ideas she contributed to the Emmy Award-winning 2013 film Journey of the Universe.

Dr. Mary Evelyn Tucker is senior lecturer and researcher for the joint Master’s program at Yale School of Forestry and School of Divinity. She has co-founded and co-directed the Forum of Religion and Ecology, an international multi-religious project. Dr. Tucker has authored eight texts on the subject of ecology and religion and is a member of the Interfaith Partnership for the Environment at the United Nations Albertus Magnus Follow Environment Program. @AlbertusSocial

Lectures are live-streamed and recorded. To view lecture videos: albertus.edu/lectures

ST. THOMAS AQUINAS LECTURE SERIES

Catholic-Muslim Relations: Current Perspectives and Future Directions

Last night we hosted Rabbi Herbert Brockman of @cmihamden for the St. Thomas Lecture Series, The Essence of Interfaith Dialogue: Faith Over Fear photos and a full video will be available at albertus.edu #albertusmagnuscollege #albertusmagnus #FearlessFalcons #dominicantradition @albertusalumni

St. Catherine of Siena Lecture: It is now critically important to promote serious Catholic-Muslim engagement that nurtures authentic relationships and facilitates nuanced conversations on vital topics of common concern.

Presenter: Imam Omer Bajwa Director of Muslim Life in the Chaplain’s Office at Yale University

Wednesday, April 11, 2018 @ 5:15 p.m.

To RSVP, please email alumni@albertus.edu or call (203) 773-8502.

The St. Thomas Aquinas Lecture Series is made possible through the generosity of the Marie Louise Bianchi ’31 Fund.

November 21, 2017

Jason Dunn, a senior from Milford, CT, is a graduate of Cooperative Arts and Humanities High School. He will graduate from Albertus in May 2018, majoring in art management with a minor in communications. Jason has worked previously with local arts organizations, including The Arts Council, Shubert Theatre, and Creative Arts Workshop. He has interned with the Albertus marketing department, where he managed the Creative Journey Lecture Series held in the MacDonough Art Gallery.

Hear Jason’s story: albertus.edu/dunn

8 Spring 2018

State of the College Address #albertuscommunity

On January 31, 2018, President Marc M. Camille delivered his State of the College address to faculty and staff. Below are excerpts from his speech. To view the State of the College address or any of these segments: albertus.edu/stateofthecollege Presidential Message “Mission is not a buzz word at this College. It is real.

It is palpable and for me it is inspiring.”

2017–2018 Achievements

Our Commitment to Student Success “We are a student-centered College. The success of every student who enrolls here should be the expectation.

The exception needs to be those who do not succeed. …the responsibility for success must first reside with students. They need to own their success.”

Spring 2018 Events “My presidential inauguration isn’t about me. The inauguration is about Albertus Magnus College and a new beginning…on May 4, we begin a new, shared journey toward the bright future.”

Expanding Enrollment “I mentioned that growing our enrollments will be a top priority. To help us identify and open up new international recruitment markets, I am absolutely thrilled to share with you that later this spring, Sr. Ana Gonzalez,O.P., who formerly worked for Albertus in PGS, will be joining our community full-time to develop an international recruitment program.”

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“We’ve begun the necessary and exciting process of moving forward. We, you, have much for which to be proud as we stand here just beyond the half way point of this year.”

In his first annual State of the College address, President Camille noted that he “...will always stand on the shoulders of Dr. Julia McNamara. Her 34-year legacy of Presidential leadership is profound.”

Campus Improvements “…this spring and summer, we will continue making necessary improvements and investments in our campus facilities.” “...pending Board approval in March, this summer we will be renovating the Hubert Campus Center.”

Focus on the Future “...the black tie scholarship gala…will be held the night of the installation ceremony. Every dollar we raise that night will go directly toward helping make an Albertus Magnus College education accessible…”

Victoria Walter, a senior from Orange, CT, is a graduate of Amity Regional High School. She will graduate from Albertus in May 2018, as a fine arts major with a concentration in photography. She volunteered with the West Indian Association of Greater Bridgeport, for a Maryland General Assembly delegate, and worked as a summer photography instructor for children.

She plans to have her own photography gallery and studio. Hear Victoria’s story: albertus.edu/walter

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#allinforalbertus

“I am grateful to be the recipient of the Branch O’Connell Memorial Scholarship. The donors of this scholarship had faith in my future and chose to invest in me—without even meeting me. Receiving a scholarship allows me (and my peers) to truly thrive within the four pillars of the Dominican Tradition; study, prayer, community, and service.

Scholarships allow us to be more engaged and less worried about the burdens that exist outside of our college lives. It allows us to play an active role in the campus community.

I have been a member of the Student Alumni Association (SAA) for nearly two years and it has had a tremendous impact on me. I currently serve the organization as the Vice President of Philanthropy. A few years ago, SAA wanted to help students who might not be able to stay at the College because of personal finances, so the organization began collecting change. This change was to be given to fellow students and became known as the Change for Change Scholarships. I now have the honor of organizing this fundraising effort.

This small, collective act means a lot to me because I am able to see the direct impact of something I helped with. SAA is proud to have contributed to the culture of giving among the student body. It is so exciting to see how involved students become during Change for Change. When a scholarship is given to a fellow Falcon as a recipient of Change for Change, it makes that experience even better. We stress the fact that any student is eligible for the scholarships and students are aware of all the benefits of donating. Over the past three years we have raised more than $3,000. Service and community are two of the four pillars at Albertus that students hold in high esteem. I have taught religious education for many years and know the value and reward of service to others. I love finding ways to help my peers give back in their own ways.

The College’s motto is, ‘We have faith in your future.’ Donors make that phrase come to Albertus Alumni Follow @albertusalumni life. Albertus provides countless opportunities to grow and prosper. We are fortunate and We’re 4 hours in to the All In Campaign. thankful to the benefactors that support our Show your school spirit by tagging an pursuits and SAA is proud to contribute—just alum. If both of you are following us you a little—to the effort.” — Alicia Vitagliano ’19 will be entered to win an alumni shirt.

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I want to express how great of an opportunity change for change is to help students here at Albertus Magnus. SAA takes every single penny we receive in donations and give out scholarships to students who deserve and need it! Think about what a student could do with a $500 scholarship.. think about how expensive books, tuition costs and fees are! This is student to student giving!

Find an SAA student around campus and donate your spare change. This could be the student you sit next to in class, a good friend here at albertus, or even better this could be YOU. #Changeforchange #albertussaa

February 28, 2017

Students, like Alicia, know that an Albertus education cannot always happen without the support of others. They understand that if it were not for generous donors to The Fund for Albertus, scholarship benefactors, and even fellow students, they would not be able to meet and achieve their academic goals.

This fall the College held its second annual giving day—All In for Albertus. In 24 hours, double the number of alumni and friends made gifts to the College than in 2016, proudly showing that they were “all in,” and raising more than $11,000 in unrestricted funds. Unrestricted dollars allow for unrestricted possibilities.

When you a make a gift to the Fund for Albertus it has an immediate impact on the student experience. When you give to the Mary Benevento Fund for Athletics you reinforce the life-changing impact of student-athletics. When you support a scholarship you help make an Albertus education possible.

It can’t happen without you. Every gift, every act of generosity counts. Our students are living this through their Change for Change giving and we need alumni and friends to do the same.

Alicia Vitagliano, a junior from East Haven, CT, is a graduate of Lyman Hall High School. She will graduate from Albertus in May 2019 as a political science major. She is president of the Honors Program, Vice President of Philanthropy for Student Alumni Association, and an Admissions Ambassador. She plans to attend law school after graduation from Albertus. Alicia has taught religious education at St. Anthony’s Church in New Haven for six years. Hear Alicia’s story: albertus.edu/vitagliano

10 Spring 2018

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Great alumni event in Boston tonight!

Loved hearing the Albertus stories across the decades. So much passion and hope for their alma mater. Can’t wait to come back to Boston again in March. #FearlessFalcons

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ince beginning his tenure at Albertus, President Camille has hit the road to meet alumni on the East Coast and beyond. His travels have taken him to Columbus, Ohio; New York City; Boston; Naples and Hollywood, Florida; Washington, D.C., and Houston, Texas. At each reception, he has learned more about the Albertus experience and what it is like to be an Albertus graduate.

If you have not already had the opportunity to meet President Camille, we hope that you will consider attending one of the many Inauguration events scheduled for May 2–5, here on campus in New Haven (see page 15).

Although your time on campus may have flown by, your status as an alumna or alumnus is an important one—it’s a lifetime relationship. Being or becoming an active graduate will allow you to network with other graduates and create new contacts in the workforce, while simultaneously helping to better Albertus.

You can help make our College a better place for future and current students by joining the Albertus Alumni Speakers Bureau and returning to campus to share your post-college journey and professional expertise. You can informally or formally become an Ambassador for Albertus by sharing events and activities on social media. For a higher level of engagement, you could consider joining the active and vibrant Alumni Advisory Board.

All of these alumni opportunities await, we just need YOU!

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Amazing Naples FL alumni event! Five decades of Albertus alumni present: Board Chair, Jeanne Dennison ’78; June Munnelly Falcone ’58; Kathleen Prendergast Hollowell ’68; Maryalice Phillips Hoogland ’73; Mary Skipp Phillips Winter ’42; & Carolyn Behan Kraus ’86. #FearlessFalcons

For more information: alumni@albertus.edu

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Fantastic panel of alumni spoke to a packed room tonight focusing on the importance of communication across all majors and professions. Special thanks to Hope Cahoon ’99 @hope_cahoon Partner, KPMG @kpmgus; Chris Saunders ’15 @_smoke_saunders Sports Producer, 1320 AM WATR; Will Talamelli ’08 @willtalamellifilms Cinematographer/Founder, Will Talamelli Films, and Annemarie Tompsen ’14 @amtompsen Publication Associate, Cell Press @cellpress #albertusalumni #albertusmagnus #albertusmagnuscollege #albertussuccessstory

Alumni Laurie ’83 and Bob ’12 M.A. Gagne, Patti Scussel ’89 and Jean Incampo ’73 volunteered at the Candlelight Ceremony for adult students. #albertustradition #falconsforlife #albertusmagnuscollege #albertusmagnus

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eat_sleep_mom_repeat It was a very nice ceremony last night! Proud to be a part of it.

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Great turnout last night at the @citytavernclub_dc in Washington, D.C. for alumni to meet President Camille. Have you attended an event yet this year? If not, mark your calendar for Inauguration events in New Haven in May. #albertusmagnus #albertusmagnuscollege #albertusalumni #fearlessfalcons

February 3, 2018

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CLASS NOTES We love your photos! Email them to alumni@albertus.edu. Space limitations prevent us from publishing all photo submissions—see the full gallery at albertus.edu/alumnigallery.

By sending your photo you agree to allow it to appear on the College’s website and/or social media. Please do not share photos you do not want to be made public. Alumni photos appearing in Class Notes are submitted unless otherwise noted.

1956 Marion Vece Winkelman, Southbury, CT, has settled in and is loving her “new digs.”

1960 Patricia Hynes MacDonald, Scarsdale, NY, whose husband, Donald, passed away in 2016, has sold her house and moved to an apartment.

Carol Parcesepe Truluck, Cheshire, CT, sends word that her daughter, Maria, adopted a four-day old, beautiful baby, Grace Maria. “A very precious gift from our heavenly Father,” says Carol.

1972 Deborah Leavy Homola, Torrington, CT, has retired from teaching, most recently at Torrington High School classes in Latin I, II, and III. She and her husband have been married for 43 years, and have identical twin daughters and three grandchildren.

1974 Jacqueline Zorena Albis, East Haven, CT, retired from teaching at East Haven High School after 21 years there. She is currently a literacy tutor for AARP’s Experience Corps, a volunteer position, which she thoroughly enjoys.

Cheryl Grappi, Milford, CT, retired after a 39-year teaching career. She received her Ed.D. in 1978 from Harvard University.

Janice Johnston Stevens, Slingerlands, NY, and her husband, Larry, are semi-retired, and recently enjoyed a trip to Sorrento, Italy.

1981 Sheila Pepe, Brooklyn, New York, began the New Year with works in two group shows in New York City: “Without God or Governance” organized by JAG Projects at the Marinaro Gallery, and “Love 2018: Purple Hearts” at the LeRoy Neiman Gallery at Columbia University School of the Arts. Her first mid-career survey, “Sheila Pepe: Hot Mess Formalism,” curated by Gilbert Vicario at the Phoenix Art Museum, closed at the end of January 2017; it will tour nationally through March 2019.

For more than 20 years, she has constructed large-scale, ephemeral installations and sculptures made from domestic and industrial materials.

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Megan Sullivan, Brighton, MA, associate dean for Faculty Research and Development, and director of the Center for Interdisciplinary Teaching & Learning at Boston University, published two books in 2017: “Clarissa’s Disappointment: And Resources for Families, Teachers and Counselors of Children of Incarcerated Parents,” which received the Underwood Prize for Children’s Literature by Shining Hall Press, and “Parental Incarceration: Personal Accounts and Developmental Impact” edited with Denise Johnston.

Margaret “Meg” Meiman Layton, Nokesville, VA, in the summer of 2017 completed and defended her doctoral dissertation on “Double-loop Learning and Incident Response.” The University of Fairfax awarded her a Doctorate in Information Assurance.

Two Alumnae Honored as New Haveners of the Year

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The New Haven Independent honored Leiyanie “Lee” Osorio ’15 and Eliannie “Eli” Sola ’17* on its 2017 list of outstanding “New Haveners of the Year— Under 30.” Both are site coordinators for LEAP (Leadership, Education, and Athletics in Partnership), an organization founded in 1992 to train New Haven college and public high school students to work with younger children in high-poverty neighborhoods, providing a literacy-based, after-school program.

Commenting on Sola’s accomplishments in the Independent article, Henry Fernandez, executive director of LEAP, said “Social justice requires people who combine brains, hard work, and quiet energy that builds the capacity of those around them. Eli has that and more.”

As a site coordinator, Sola established a new location, supervising students, and counselors. She earned a B.A. with a major in social sciences and a B.S. in management, and was a member of the Albertus Honors Program.

Osorio, also a site coordinator, majored in criminal justice, earned a B.A., and is pursuing a graduate degree at Albertus. At LEAP, she developed an LGBTQ 101 training program for counselors, and is working on a version for junior counselors. “She has helped make us better at LEAP, not only in the site she runs in Fair Haven, but through her advocacy within our organization as well,” says Fernandez. “There is a strong need for her work, especially among young LGBTQ people of color.” *Sola is now on staff in the Albertus Registrar’s Office.

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Shelley Mirmina ’14 and Matthew Siperas ’11 were married on December 9, 2017 by Brett Colavolpe ’07 (Justice of the Peace) and accompanied by bridesmaids Carli Matrisian ’15, Jessica Radecki ’14 and groomsman Christopher Long ’13. The wedding was attended by more than 20 Albertus alumni.

Martha Velasco Rice, Conway, SC, has two daughters: Elina, who will be graduating from Coastal Leadership Academy and wants to become a zoologist and wildlife animal behaviorist; Elizabeth has started high school, plays cello and flute, and wants to become a neurosurgeon or a cardio-thoracic surgeon.

2000 Armindo Gomes, Suffield, CT, is the new CEO of the Hartford Parking Authority. He previously was head of North American operations for LEGO’s education division.

2002 Kimberly Edwards, New Haven, CT, who earned an associate degree at Albertus, was elected alder for Ward 19 in November. She succeeds her mother, Alfreda Edwards, who held the seat since 1999.

2006 David Zack, M.B.A., Hamden, CT, vice president of Defense Systems and Services, has been appointed to the National Board of Directors of INROADS, a nonprofit organization that develops and places talented underserved youth in business and industry, and prepares them for corporate and community leadership.

2012 Matthew Morrell, M.B.A., East Hampton, CT, a vice president of Chelsea Groton Bank has been selected as a New Leader in Banking by the

IN MEMORIAM ALU M N I Frances Sullivan Ingenito ex-’47, received her nursing degree from Johns Hopkins University, and Advanced Practitioner RN credentials from Hartford Hospital; she resided at Harbour Village for 40 years, serving on its Board of Directors for many years December 31, 2017 Branford, CT Juliet Elaine Winfield Arena ’49, an economics major, was the finance manager for 22 years of the Town of Orange Visiting Nurse Association; in retirement, she volunteered for many years as an IRS-AARP income tax preparer for the West Haven Senior Center; she is survived by her daughter, son-in-law and grandson September 27, 2017 Orange, CT

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Ann Etzel McDonald ’49 was a medical social worker after graduation; the widow of Robert McDonald, she is survived by her children, grandchildren, and extended family October 8, 2017 Branford, CT

and Meredith McKeon ’08; she spent 50 years in public relations at The Hartford, and served on many boards, including The Cove Center for Grieving Children and Mercy Center October 7, 2017 South Glastonbury, CT

Alice Doughan Van Wie ’50 worked for many years as a research associate at the Yale School of Medicine, retiring in 2008; she was the wife of the late William Van Wie, and is survived by nephews and nieces, grandniece, and grandnephew September 30, 2017 Branford, CT

Janet Garagliano ’69 began her teaching career in the New Haven area, and went on to become principal at Wamogo Regional High School, then principal of Jonathan Law High School; retiring in 2011, she was active in the Connecticut Association of Schools and the New England Secondary School Consortium; she is survived by two brothers and their families December 10, 2017 Groton, CT

Marian “Trudy” McKeon Daly ’61, wife of the late Gerald Radley Daly, is survived by sister Judith McKeon Willard ex-’64, and nieces Shannon McKeon ’00

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Frederick J. Doocy, father of Eileen Doocy Schaubert ’68 December 7, 2017

Carmen J. Angelini, brother of Dolores A. Angelini ’56 January 11, 2018

Robert B. Dornfield Sr. and Margaret “Peggy” Creamer Dornfield, grandparents of Patrick Dornfield ’14, died January 6 and January 9, 2018, respectively

Arthur T. Cannavaro, former employee of the College January 4, 2018 Anna Lavorgna Corsi, mother of Flora Corsi ’98 November 12, 2017 Helen Kolegas Dolan, mother of Dr. Christine Dolan Atkins, associate professor of foreign languages and director of the Honors Program January 16, 2018

Edmund W. Duenkel, father of Edmund Duenkel II ’96 September 15, 2017 Anthony A. Ferraz, husband of Madeleine DiSanto Ferraz ’61 August 7, 2017 Francis E. Grosso, husband of Patricia Sullivan Grosso ’60 January 5, 2017 Rose Diane Kondziela, mother of Frances Kondziela ’72 November 1, 2017

Connecticut Bankers Association and Connecticut Banking Magazine. Recipients are employees who have made a notable impact in their bank and in their community.

2013 Pauline Rocha, Waterford, CT, has been named director of clinical education for the radiologic sciences program in the School of Health Sciences at Quinnipiac University. She previously managed the Belkin Breast Imaging Center at Boston Medical Center.

2014 Jennifer A. Hudson, M.F.A. in Writing, with honors, Stratford, CT, facilitated a writers’ workshop group, open to new and experienced writers in all genres, at the Stratford Library.

Joann Pallock Warner ’98 earned a bachelor’s degree cum laude as an adult student; she is survived by her husband, children, and an extended family; she was a dedicated employee of Bic Corporation for 31 years October 13, 2017 Shelton, CT

Aimee Viens Millett ’04 was the wife of Gregory E. Millett Jr. ’03; they met at Albertus; she earned a master’s degree from Central Connecticut State University; along with her husband and parents, she is survived by two sons, many dear friends and family November 9, 2017 Middletown, CT Lisa Renee Cohen ’12 graduated from Albertus as an adult student, receiving a B.A. in Human Resources, magna cum laude; she is survived by her daughter, mother, father and his wife, sister and brother October 19, 2017 Trumbull, CT Darlene Mercado ’14 December 1, 2017 Waterbury, CT

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Ann Marie Gabianelli Altieri, mother of Karen Altieri ’78 October 22, 2017

Francis “Frank” Balzano, former employee of the College October 26, 2017

Albert Teixeira ’98, husband of Suzanne Simione Teixeira; he received the town of North Branford’s Shining Star Award in 2012, served North Branford Youth Soccer as treasurer for many years, and was a member of the Totoket Historical Society and North Branford Education Foundation; he is also survived by a daughter, son, and two grandchildren November 13, 2017 Northford, CT

Roberta Christine Koors, mother of Nancy Albee ’07, academic advisor on the Professional and Graduate Studies staff September 18, 2017 Mary Agnes Barthelmes Larson, mother of Kathryn Larson ’13 September 28, 2017 Rev. Monsignor David Liptak, brother of Sr. Dolores Liptak, R.S.M., ’53; he was the executive editor of The Catholic Transcript for the Archdiocese of Hartford January 1, 2018 Stuart Edward Morse Jr, husband of Joan Schilling Morse ’59 September 26, 2017 Bernard Paradiso, stepfather of Evie Lindemann, associate professor of art

therapy and counseling December 5, 2017 Maria Rogan, daughter of the late Mary Goode Rogan ’36, niece of late Eleanor Goode Sanders ’29, cousin of Patricia Sanders Behan ’55 and second cousin of Carolyn Behan Kraus ’86, vice president for Development and Alumni Relations January 10, 2018 Vincent Scully, Sterling professor emeritus of the history of art at Yale University, received an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters from Albertus in 1992 November 30, 2017 Joseph Francis Sheridan, husband of Joan Regan Sheridan ’59; and brother-in-law of Sr. Doris Regan, O.P.,’58, honorary Doctor of Humane Letters recipient in 2013 November 3, 2017

Robert Paul Silver, father of Melissa Silver Juliano ’03 November 28, 2017 Jordan Antonio Soares, cousin of Ivah Soares-Williamson ’14 November 12, 2017 James Edward Stawarky Sr., husband of Dorothy Kotulich Stawarky ’52 November 30, 2017 Jessica Schnur Thomas, a student studying for an associate degree at the College’s East Hartford campus November 24, 2017 Delmer Waggoner, father of Matt Waggoner, associate professor of philosophy and religion January 3, 2018

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Elizabeth Gilliam, ’17 M.F.A. in Writing, West Haven, CT, had three poems published recently in the online literary magazine “Lost River.”

Elizabeth “Liz” Falcigno, a former fouryear Albertus basketball player, is pursuing a graduate degree in business marketing and management strategy in Ireland at the Limerick Institute of Technology. She was accepted to the Victory Scholars Program, a program combining sport with academic pursuits for graduate students who have experienced adversity; Falcigno helped her mother cope with an 18-month fight against cancer. While in Limerick, Falcigno will play for two amateur basketball teams: her Limerick Technology team, and the Limerick Celtics, a club team.

Rebecca “Becky” Silvinsky received a B.A. in art and is now pursuing an M.F.A. in painting at the Savannah College of Art and Design in Georgia. At Albertus, she played on the women’s soccer team, and served as captain in her senior year.

While at SCAD she has studied at the college’s Lacoste, France, campus.

She says, “Having the opportunity to explore the world in ways that I could never have imagined is not only allowing me to grow as a woman, but also as an artist. Being exposed to different parts of the world and experiencing different cultures has truly been life-changing.”

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An Alumna Says Thank You to Albertus June 25, 1995, was a momentous day for Barbara Chesney Schmir, and she is proud to tell her story.

“It was the day that I graduated from Albertus Magnus College. At that moment, at the age of fifty-seven, with the voices of my husband and my three daughters cheering from the crowd, I received my B.A. degree in Humanities. Please know, all of you older ones, that returning to school, or just beginning, the experience is exhilarating. Remember that you are bringing with you your life’s experiences, things that will enhance every moment of your studies as you find yourselves under the insightful and dedicated guidance of Albertus teachers.

“I am now living in Los Angeles— the city of too many cars and where leaves never change for the seasons.

“Now, believe it or not, as I am approaching the big 80, I am thinking of going back to school! Thank you Albertus.”

Barbara Schmir also shared her sadness at the passing of Sr. Juliana D’Amato, O.P., who taught Italian at Albertus for 37 years, on February 20, 2017. “I had the privilege of exploring the world of Italian literature and Renaissance Art under Sr. Juliana’s insightful and sensitive eye. Her knowledge, her enthusiasm, and her love of this material filled her classroom. I shall carry her memory and her wisdom with me always.”

Golden Society Reunion Brunch Saturday, April 28, 2018 Honoring the Class of 1968 and celebrating milestone classes 1948, 1953, 1958, 1963 All members of the Golden Society and their guests are invited to join us for this annual reunion celebration.

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SAVE THE DATE HOMECOMING September 14 and 15, 2018

Around Campus Albertus Magnus College Community Garden

Kaitlin D’Agostino ’20, a member of the women’s lacrosse team, represented Albertus in the Junior Ladies category at the National Collegiate Figure Skating Championship, hosted by Adrian College. A pre-law major, she won the bronze medal for the second consecutive year.

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Deborah Hesse, has joined Albertus as a lecturer in the arts management program. Formerly, she was director of artistic services and programs at The Arts Council of Greater New Haven. She is the executive board vice president and gallery director at the Ely Center of Contemporary Art, curator for the Perspectives Gallery at Whitney Center, and is on the boards of Ball and Socket Factory Arts in Cheshire, and Site Projects in New Haven.

Planning for the Albertus Magnus College Community Garden began in June of 2017, with the expectation that the garden will be up and running in the Spring of 2018. The garden promises to be an important addition to the College, providing not only a beautiful aesthetic addition to the campus, but also helping the College strengthen its commitment to three of the four Dominican pillars— study, community, and service. As a result, the garden will add a noteworthy dimension to the Albertus educational experience. To read the full story by Dr. Ross Edwards: albertus.edu/communitygarden To support the community garden or other campus initiatives: soar.albertus.edu

Abbe Miller, associate professor of art therapy, has been selected as Artist-inResidence for the Master of Arts in Art Therapy Program at Lasalle College in Singapore. In January she taught the El duende Process Painting method to two cohorts of graduate art therapy students and gave an evening lecture open to faculty, alumni, and professionals.

MA Marissa (Kim) Rivera ’17, received the 2017 Gladys Agell Award for Student Research from the American Art Therapy Association for her thesis research “The Use of Digital Art Media to Reduce Anxiety in Adult Dental Patients.’’ Rivera is the sixth Albertus graduate to receive the Agell Award in the past eight years.

Karla Aponte Roque ’19, an honors student double-majoring in biology and chemistry, was crowned Miss Southington in a recent pageant. A candidate for the Miss Connecticut competition taking place in June, she also is taking a primary role in organizing the new Women in STEM group on campus.

Sarah Wallman, associate professor and co-director of the M.F.A. program, whose fiction piece, “Birth Stories,” won the 2018 Tucson Festival of Books Literary Award for Fiction. The award includes a $1000 prize and a scholarship to the writers’ workshop at the festival. “Birth Stories” also received an honorable mention for Zoetrope Magazine’s annual contest. Wallman’s story “North of Eden” was published recently in the journal Hobart.

Dr. Ross Edwards, Associate Dean for the Undergraduate Program, and Assistant Professor of Political Science, received his Ph.D. in Political Science from the University of Minnesota, and his B.A. and M.A. from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. Dr. Edwards joined the Albertus faculty in fall 2012 and has been an active member of the Department of History and Political Science. Learn more about Dr. Edwards: albertus.edu/edwards

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INAUGURATION Albertus Magnus College will celebrate the inauguration of its 14th president, Marc M. Camille, Ed.D., on May 4, 2018.

The installation ceremony will be surrounded by several days of events honoring the four Dominican pillars: study, prayer, community, and service.

THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF ALBERTUS MAGNUS COLLEGE CORDIALLY INVITES YOU TO ATTEND

THE INSTALLATION OF ITS 14 TH PRESIDENT

Marc M. Camille, Ed.D. ON THE FOURTH OF MAY TWO THOUSAND EIGHTEEN AT TWO O’CLOCK IN THE AFTERNOON ROSARY HALL NEW HAVEN, CONNECTICUT

Albertus Magnus College was founded in 1925 by the Dominican Sisters of Peace. The colors in the Inauguration logo represent the four pillars of the Dominican Charism—study, prayer, community, and service. The feathers represent the Albertus mascot, the falcon.

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MAY 2

MAY 3

study

prayer

Fearless Forum: A Celebration of the Liberal Arts at Albertus Please join us for this evening of art and intellect, speech and song.

Some of our finest faculty and students will reflect on courage in its epic and daily forms. The Albertus Chorus will perform and refreshments will be served.

Student-curated Art Show 4:30 p.m.

Margaret L. MacDonough Art Gallery Hubert Campus Center Speaking and Singing Program 5:30 p.m.

Behan Community Room Hubert Campus Center

Mass of the Holy Spirit 5:00 p.m.

St. Joseph Church 129 Edwards Street New Haven, Connecticut

Reception for the Community 6:30 p.m.

McAuliffe Hall

“ Be who God meant you to be and you will set the world on fire.”

— St. Catherine of Siena

Refreshments 6:30 p.m.

House of Bollstadt Hubert Campus Center

The color red signifies study, one of the four pillars of Dominican Charism.

The class color for 2018 is red.

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The color purple signifies prayer, one of the four pillars of Dominican Charism.

The class color for 2021 is purple.

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community

service

Installation Ceremony 2:00 p.m.

Rosary Hall

Rain location: St. Mary’s Church 5 Hillhouse Avenue New Haven, Connecticut

Dessert Reception 3:30 p.m.

McAuliffe Hall

Presidential Inauguration Gala to benefit The Silver Horn Scholarship Fund

The value of a college degree is only realized through degree completion. At Albertus Magnus College, just starting college isn’t good enough; excellence through degree completion is our commitment and our shared success. The Silver Horn Scholarship Fund will strengthen our commitment to that success.

Please join us in celebrating Dr. Camille’s inauguration by participating in a day of service on or before May 5. You can participate in one of several planned group activities OR you can dedicate your ongoing volunteer service to honor the inauguration. It is simple to sign up online and choose your project.

Registered volunteers will receive a volunteer kit that includes the commemorative inauguration t-shirt and ticket to the Day of Service Community Picnic, noon– 4:00 p.m., Bree Common Patio, Aquinas Hall lawn.

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7:00 p.m.

DeDominicis Dining Hall Hubert Campus Center Black Tie

Ticketed Event * Every dollar raised for the Inauguration Gala will go directly to The Silver Horn Scholarship Fund.

All donations are 100% tax deductible, and may be eligible for a matching gift.

The color green signifies community, one of the four pillars of Dominican Charism.

The class color for 2020 is green.

The color yellow signifies service, one of the four pillars of Dominican Charism.

The class color for 2019 is yellow.

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