Light the World Campaign Newsletter of Boston College Winter 2013, Vol. 6, No. 1

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world winter 2013, vol. 6, no. 1

Staying Power residence hall named for boston college parents shelly and ralph stayer THE TWIN PILLARS OF FAITH AND FAMILY have long buttressed Shelly and Ralph Stayer, P’14, in their personal and professional lives.

Amiable and engaging, the couple embrace the Midwest values that they have long espoused at Johnsonville Sausage, the Wisconsin-based meat producer that Ralph, who serves as chairman and CEO, built into a flourishing international brand.

“In this world, it’s important to be a person of conviction,” says Ralph Stayer. “We can’t merely live for ourselves, but instead we need to be there for others.”

This driving spirit, akin to the Ignatian ideals of Boston College, led the Stayers to generously donate $10 million to the University to support and name the 300-student residence hall at St. Ignatius Gate.

“We believe in the University’s mission, in balancing an outstanding education rooted in the liberal arts with a profound commitment to service,” says Shelly Stayer. “We searched for the perfect giving opportunity and found it where BC’s students live.”

More than 300 alumni, family, friends, and students joined the couple for the Sept. 7 building dedication, highlighted by a tuneful appearance from the “Screaming Eagles” Marching Band and a Johnsonville-catered cookout for the undergraduates who now call Stayer Hall home.

inside Legacies Count Bequest intentions drive campaign toward fundraising goal

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Parental Guidance BC parent leaders emerge as dynamic force on campus

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Game On ▶ New Athletics Director Brad Bates embraces “Ever to Excel” motto

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Shelly and Ralph Stayer, P’14, feel a familial connection to the University’s mission and have energized Boston College with a gift naming a prominent residence hall at the Heights.

INVESTING IN THE HEIGHTS Stayer Hall houses a community of international students—and this resonated with the couple, who continue to expand their business overseas. Shelly Stayer also cites her daughter’s affection for BC and the bonds she’s forged in her own residence halls as other compelling reasons to give.

For many Boston College students, friends become like family, but the Stayers were surprised to feel the same way as BC parents. “Our conversations with alumni and other parents, and especially with the University’s leaders, have served to confirm that BC is an institution that lives its values,” says Ralph Stayer, who recently joined BC’s Board of Trustees. “We always want to be part of the Boston College community.”

Light the World campaign gifts, like the Stayers’, that enhance the BC campus remain critical as the University evolves, both in terms of its physical footprint and in the number and quality of academic programs offered to its students. Naming opportunities are available across the Heights, including those supporting Stokes Hall, BC’s new 183,000-square-foot center for the humanities.

At the Stayer Hall dedication, University President William P. Leahy, S.J., emphasized the significance of the couple’s philanthropy, stating that such commitments “provide a living and learning environment that fosters community, engagement, and personal growth.”

MAKING BC A PRIORITY The Stayer family feels strongly that BC should be among the key causes they support.

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built several Boys & Girls Clubs in the Midwest and are active in the United Way. Their dedication to assisting younger generations extends to the Golisano Children’s Museum of Naples (Fla.), where Shelly Stayer serves on the board of directors and takes a keen interest in fundraising.

“I’ve always loved selling something I believe in,” says Shelly Stayer, who also co-owns Naples-based Grace and Shelly’s Cupcakes. “I know people want to invest in something they can believe in, too.

“Boston College certainly fits the bill. When you support BC, you are advancing an institution that truly cares about its students and prepares them to make a difference in the world.” ▪

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We searched for the perfect giving opportunity and found it where BC’s students live.”

—Shelly Stayer, P’14

Stayer Hall at St. Ignatius Gate

LIGHT the WORLD campaign leadership Campaign Chairs Charles I. Clough, Jr., ’64 and Gloria L. Clough, MDiv’90, MS’96 William J. Geary ’80 and Kristi J. Geary Kathleen M. McGillycuddy NC’71

coNvening Campaign Chairs Margot C. Connell, H’09 John M. Connors, Jr., ’63, H’07, and Eileen M. Ahearn Connors ’66, MSW’95 Peter S. Lynch ’65, H’95, and Carolyn A. Lynch, H’09 Patrick T. Stokes ’64 and Anna-Kristina L. Stokes

Campaign Council Drake G. Behrakis ’86 Boston Region Peter W. Bell ’86 and Marilee Denelle Bell ’87 Boston College Fund Matthew J. Botica ’72 and Christine C. Botica Chicago Region Robert A. Ferris ’63 and Evelyn J. Ferris Northern California Region David T. Griffith ’68 Legacy Gifts Ronald W. Hovsepian ’83 Boston Region T.J. Maloney ’75 New York Region Stephen P. Murray ’84 New York Region David P. O’Connor ’86 New York Region

MUSIC AND MAGIC on the Heights Pops Turns 20 in Style A BELOVED BOSTON COLLEGE tradition celebrated its 20th anniversary by breaking records and ushering in a new era. Pops on the Heights: The Barbara and Jim Cleary Scholarship Gala raised more than $3.3 million for scholarships on Sept. 28. During the festivities, maestro Keith Lockhart and the Boston Pops Esplanade Orchestra filled Conte Forum with music and magic with help from the University Chorale and special guests Harry Connick, Jr., and Branford Marsalis.

Chaired by Cyndy and John Fish, P’13, the event was renamed for Barbara Cleary, P’84, ’89, and gala founder and longtime BC Trustee James F. Cleary ’50, H’93, who passed away in February 2012. In total, Cleary’s brainchild has raised more than $21 million since 1993 for the Pops Scholarship Fund, which provides financial aid to deserving undergraduates.

Thomas P. O’Neill III ’68 Gasson Society Vincent J. Quealy, Jr., ’75 Boston College Alumni Association

credits Editor: Matthew Bellico Contributors: Melissa Baern, Betsy McLain, Shannon Parks, and Craig Schroeder Designer: Bob Monahan Photographers: Shannon Barry, Gretchen Ertl, Channing Johnson, Rose Lincoln, and John Quackenbos The Light the World campaign newsletter is published three times a year and distributed to selected Boston College alumni, parents, and friends by the Office of Advancement Communications & Marketing. uacommunications@bc.edu

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Traditionally held on Parents’ Weekend, Pops on the Heights is a unique opportunity for families to enjoy a spectacular concert while making a tangible impact in the lives of BC students.

For Lynne and Christopher Mills, P’13, ’16, who live in London, supporting the event was important even though they were unable to attend. “We hope that through our gift, other families will be able to experience the tremendous positive effect that this University has had on our sons,” says Chris Mills. ▪

Family Ties Generational Connections Lead to Research and Financial Aid Gifts

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Megan and I are truly happy to help today’s deserving students while advancing BC at the same time. Our giving comes from the heart.”

—Ron Hovsepian ’83, P’09, ’10, ’14

Megan and Ronald Hovsepian ’83, P’09, ’10, ’14

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ike many alumni, Ronald Hovsepian ’83 is part of a large Boston College family. His brother, Rich ’81, was the first Hovsepian to attend college, and the rest followed his lead to Chestnut Hill. Eagles in the clan include several of Ron’s siblings and cousins as well as his three elder children: John ’09, Courtney ’10, and Kathryn, currently a junior. Son Thomas, though in eighth grade, is already eyeing the Heights.

“When this family gets a good idea, we stick with it,” says Ron Hovsepian, co-chair of the Boston Campaign Leadership Council and president and CEO of IntraLinks, a provider of business collaboration solutions.

Now, he and his wife, Megan, want to help other families find a similar path to scholarly success. The couple have established the Ronald W. Hovsepian Scholarship Fund and the Ronald W. Hovsepian Family Scholarship Fund, providing financial aid to deserving undergraduates.

“As a parent, you hope that your children will find opportunities that help them maximize their potential,” says Megan Hovsepian. “BC has proven extraordinary for our own children, and

it’s deeply satisfying to help other families tap into those possibilities.” Gifts like these are crucial because they enable the University to meet its long-standing commitment of accepting students without regard to their economic situation—and then ensuring that those students have the financial resources they need to attend BC. The Hovsepians have also helped the University strengthen its academic standing by endowing the Ronald W. Hovsepian Faculty Research Fund in the Carroll School of Management, which each year can support critical investigations and realworld applications in such disciplines as business law and information systems.

Through all their gifts, the couple have embraced the BC experience in a way that remains personally relevant and highly rewarding.

“Now that our children are at the University, I love seeing how those Boston College values are passed to this generation,” says Ron Hovsepian. “Megan and I are truly happy to help today’s deserving students while advancing BC at the same time. Our giving comes from the heart.” ▪

your gift + sesquicentennial challenge = new professorship

Make a $1-million gift today and receive a $500,000 match from an anonymous donor to establish an assistant professorship at Boston College.

Invest in the next generation of outstanding BC faculty.

To learn more, contact Beth McDermott, associate vice president for capital giving, at beth.mcdermott@bc.edu.

Q & A GOLD PARTICIPATION Discover how BC GOLD Leadership Council Co-chairs Danielle V. Auriemma ’10, David Levy ’06, and Thomas McGrath ’04 are educating fellow “Graduates Of the Last Decade” on the importance of being active alumni.

WHAT IS THE GOLD COUNCIL’S TOP PRIORITY? After their four years on campus, Boston College graduates leave with a sense of pride and overall enthusiasm for BC. Our priority is to ensure that recent grads continue that excitement by staying involved, remaining engaged, and financially supporting the school that we all love and want to see continue to flourish.

—THOMAS

HOW WILL THE COUNCIL DRIVE EXCITEMENT FOR THE CAMPAIGN AMONG YOUNG ALUMNI? The council expects to create meaningful events, especially those that mimic the undergraduate experience, and to promote the benefits of making a financial gift. Furthermore, it’s important that we convey the significant role that young alumni can have in aiding the success and goals of the overall campaign. Since the Light the World campaign launch in 2008, BC GOLD has increased the number of young alumni donors to more than 6,000—a growth of nearly 65 percent.

WHAT CAN ALL ALUMNI DO TO ENHANCE TODAY’S BC EXPERIENCE? The best rule I can think of is: “Pay it forward.” The reason we had an awesome BC experience is because of those who came before us. We have to keep in mind that our actions can benefit current students and soon-to-be alums. We can grow that mentality by engaging as alumni and building a network with the newest generation. ▪

MCGRATH ’04

—DANIELLE V. AURIEMMA ’10

—DAVID LEVY ’06

Discover the power of BC GOLD at www.bc.edu/gold.

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A legacy gift does not cost you anything now and will continue to strengthen BC for all.”

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SANDY CHEVRETTE CHARLENE ROSE GOTTLIEB ’77 HUGHES ’77 NEEDHAM, MASS.

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Giving in Friendship

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Boston College, nursing graduates and longtime friends Charlene Rose Gottlieb ’77 and Sandy Chevrette Hughes ’77 balanced courses like Pathophysiology and Maternal Child Health with rink time as teammates on the first BC women’s ice hockey team. Though they lost touch after graduation, they would meet again at Reunion Weekend in 2007.

As Gottlieb and Hughes renewed their friendship, both discovered their love for BC had resulted in a desire to support tomorrow’s students. They thought legacy gifts could be an ideal vehicle but were concerned about the process.

“Frankly, I felt a legacy gift was out of my reach,” says Gottlieb. “But I soon learned that there is an opportunity for all of us to make a gift and help tomorrow’s Eagles benefit from a BC education.”

She and Hughes are proud that their legacy commitments, made through a life insurance policy and a retirement plan, respectively, will combine with other planned gifts to bolster their school’s future.

“The Connell School of Nursing is one of the best in the nation,” says Hughes, “and I want to ensure it continues to educate nurses who balance exceptional skill with compassionate care.”

Both alumnae chose to designate their gifts directly to the school and support its most urgent future needs, including student aid, medical equipment upgrades, cocurricular programming, and faculty research.

They decided to make their gifts in honor of their 35th reunion last year—joining a widening circle of graduates who view the occasion as an excellent time to make a legacy commitment.

The perspective a reunion provides can help alumni better reflect on their own experiences. “I was the first one in my family to go to college, and BC gave me options,” says Gottlieb. “Attending Boston College validated every dream my parents ever had for me, and I want to be able to help others in financial need.”

The two friends now see each other more often and meet fellow graduates at Shaw Society events on campus, whether at game watches, museum tours, or continuing education seminars.

“For so many reasons, making my legacy commitment was such a wonderful decision,” continues Hughes. “A legacy gift does not cost you anything now and will continue to strengthen BC for all.” ▪

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hanks to a new initiative, donors who include Boston College in their estate plans can now play an even greater role in the success of Light the World’s fundraising goal. Legacy gifts have long been crucial to the University’s growth and success. But today, as BC celebrates its Sesquicentennial, forward-thinking benefactors can include a bequest provision as a meaningful part of their overall campaign pledge.

“The BC community has responded with great enthusiasm to our ongoing campaign push to increase the number of legacy gifts,” says Kathleen M. McGillycuddy NC’71, Board of Trustees chair and Light the World campaign co-chair.

“The University wishes to further recognize the critical difference these benefactors and their support play in our mission by counting their planned gifts alongside all other campaign commitments. I hope more BC donors follow their example by ensuring that the next generation of Eagles benefits from an outstanding student experience.”

Serving a Vital Need Since the campaign launch, more than 900 alumni, parents, and friends have helped secure the University’s bright future by making legacy commitments that will bolster its financial stability and fuel its continued success. This record-

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In the future, our children will be able to support this scholarship, too, so it’s great to know that we will help create a BC giving tradition.”

—Terry Belton ’78, P’10, ’11, ’13, ’15

setting wave of philanthropy has increased membership to more than 2,300 in BC’s Shaw Society, named in honor of Joseph Coolidge Shaw, S.J., who helped establish Boston College with his legacy gifts.

However, BC still lags its peers significantly in terms of legacy giving. For instance, Notre Dame receives approximately 17 times the number of bequests annually as Boston College and, therefore, can better plan for future growth.

To capitalize on BC’s recent strides, the University will count bequest provisions as well as beneficiary designations, such as those made in a retirement plan or life insurance policy, toward the campaign total. Donors may name Boston College as a partial or whole beneficiary of these assets and, as with other legacy gifts, may direct their philanthropy to the school or program of their choice.

Benefactors who will be at least 60 years of age by Dec. 31, 2016, will have their gifts counted toward the campaign’s fundraising goal. But regardless of one’s age, every legacy gift helps to ensure that BC remains strong for future generations and paves the way for the University’s continued rise.

“I am deeply grateful to our donors making legacy gifts,” says University President William P. Leahy, S.J. “Their generosity and commitment will have a lasting impact on Boston College.”

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faculty research fund that will enable professors and students to investigate pressing scientific or social issues

Learn more about legacy giving opportunities at www.bc.edu/legacygiving or contact Director of Gift Planning Sue Ramsey ’91 at sue.ramsey@bc.edu.

MARY ’79 AND TERRY BELTON ’78, P’10, ’11, ’13, ’15 KENILWORTH, ILL.

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here is a beautiful symmetry to the relationship that Mary ’79 and Terry Belton ’78 enjoy with Boston College.

The couple met as undergraduates—during a Halloween party on Upper Campus—and took the life lessons they learned at the Heights into their marriage. They also translated the scholarly skills they secured into their careers: Mary was a correspondent with The Associated Press Radio Network until her retirement, while Terry is managing director at JPMorgan Chase & Co., in Chicago.

Today, four of their five children have attended the University—and the Beltons have found the BC experiences of their sons and daughter to be reassuringly similar to their own.

“As Boston College has become increasingly competitive, BC’s commitment to the liberal arts has stayed constant,” says Terry Belton. “And the student body is remarkable. My children’s friends are very much like the friends that we made there: smart, articulate individuals who genuinely care about the world.”

The couple decided to establish the Belton Family Scholarship Fund in 2006 to assist just such students. “We want BC to remain a place that welcomes talented kids, regardless of their financial situation,” explains Mary Belton. “We take the University’s dedication to need-blind admission very seriously and want to do our part to ensure this policy continues.”

Like a growing number of donors, the Beltons recently complemented their financial aid fund with a bequest that will benefit their scholarship.

While their fund will last in perpetuity, the couple’s legacy commitment will better enable it to keep pace with the rising cost of education, thus ensuring their scholarship helps more students receive a BC education over the decades.

“Much to our surprise, the process was quite straightforward,” says Terry Belton. “We simply had our lawyer draw up the bequest when we made other changes to our will and allocated a fixed sum to our alma mater.”

In many respects, the Beltons felt like their commitment was the right fit for their needs.

“Our legacy gift proved to be an excellent way to strengthen our family fund,” he adds. “In the future, our children will be able to support this scholarship, too, so it’s great to know that we will help create a BC giving tradition.” ▪

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For Others BC Parents Open a Path to the Heights

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here were times when Ron Sargent,

P’14, lay awake wondering how he’d afford college. But a much-needed scholarship gave him the financial means to pursue his studies and placed him on a path to become chairman and CEO of Staples, Inc. Now he and his wife, Jill, are doing their best to make sure some of the University’s most talented students sleep through the night.

The couple recently established an endowed scholarship that benefits undergraduates who couldn’t otherwise afford higher education— a timely commitment, given that seven in 10 Boston College students now receive some form of financial assistance.

“The world is filled with incredibly gifted young people who just need an opportunity to succeed,” says Ron Sargent. “If we can offer them that chance, we are glad to do so.”

The Sargents view Boston College as a community where students can make the most of their abilities, believing that BC offers them singular preparation to enter a competitive job market—and to contribute to a society in need.

Says Jill Sargent, “We see the personal growth of our own son. And we appreciate that BC not only offers rigorous coursework

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Many donors give to Boston College because of what the University meant to them. But I encourage alumni and parents to give for what BC can mean to so many others.”

but also combines that study with a mission to graduate individuals who will then use their educations to improve people’s lives.”

Ron Sargent has contributed to the University’s success for more than a decade as a member of the board of advisors at the Carroll School of Management. During this time, the Carroll School has experienced a transformation under Dean Andy Boynton ’78, P’13, who instituted the groundbreaking Portico course that infuses the first-year business curriculum with an ethical foundation and who has overseen the school’s rise to ninth in the latest Bloomberg Businessweek undergraduate rankings.

Similar achievements can be seen throughout the University, whether in the recent completion of Stokes Hall or in the continued growth of the PULSE Program for Service Learning, and each instance reinforces the financial decision of a couple who know the value of student aid.

“Many donors give to Boston College because of what the University meant to them,” says Ron Sargent. “But I encourage alumni and parents to give for what BC can mean to so many others.” ▪

Jill and Ron Sargent, P’14

—Ron Sargent, P’14

President’s Roundtable Sparks Parents Dialogue

Margaret and Alfred F. Kelly, Jr., P’09, ’11, ’13, ’16

AS A NEW INITIATIVE OF THE PARENTS’ Leadership Council, the President’s Roundtable will engage those Boston College parents who are among the Light the World campaign’s most generous benefactors in an ongoing dialogue with the University’s leadership. Margaret and Alfred F. Kelly, Jr., parents of two current BC students and two alumni, will helm the group.

Working closely with University President William P. Leahy, S.J., and Senior Vice President for University Advancement James J. Husson, the roundtable will spearhead leadership engagement initiatives while providing Boston College with valuable perspective and counsel. Members of the President’s Roundtable will both inspire and encourage new parents to include BC among their top philanthropic priorities.

“As the parents of four Eagles, Peggy and I are very invested in Boston College,” says Al Kelly.

“The University provides an extraordinary environment for our children—challenging, exciting, and nurturing—and it’s deeply satisfying to give back some of our time and financial resources in order to help BC fulfill its mission through the campaign.”

Since the campaign launch, more than 125 parents of enrolled BC students have made gifts of $250,000 or more to the campaign, establishing vital new endowments for financial aid and faculty research; funding core University initiatives, including those enhancing student programming; and supporting new building projects, such as Stokes Hall.

“Parents have a unique and personal appreciation for the important work of Boston College,” says Husson. “It’s inspiring that so many of our parents are making such significant philanthropic investments in the campaign. We look forward to growing this community with the help of the President’s Roundtable.” ▪ Learn more about the President’s Roundtable by contacting Director of Parent Development Nicole Cherubini at nicole.cherubini@bc.edu.

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Honoring Ignatian Values Tammy ’85, MEd’87, and Steven Barry ’85, P’14 | Westport, Conn.

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he Barry family knows more than most how BC’s Ignatian values can sharpen one’s perspective.

“Our lives have been immeasurably enriched by Boston College,” says Steven Barry ’85, P’14. “My wife, Tammy, and I found each other on the first day of orientation. Our personal and professional development is rooted at BC.” Now their son, Matthew, is carrying on the tradition at the Carroll School of Management, while their daughter Courtney will enter the Connell School of Nursing in September.

Steve Barry, a managing director at Goldman Sachs, first gave back to BC as an advisory board member of the Center for Asset Management, a Carroll School initiative that aligns top financial services companies and professionals with Finance Department faculty. Through the BC Connections Program, Tammy Barry ’85, MEd’87, also grew her University relationship, mentoring Lynch School of Education students who, like her, wanted to work with children with multiple disabilities.

These initial volunteer experiences solidified their belief in the University’s mission and spurred them to make a generous financial commitment to ensure those values are lived on campus every day.

“We wanted other young people to have the same opportunities that influenced us so powerfully,” says Tammy Barry, explaining how they decided to establish the Steven M. and Tammy J. Barry Fellowship Fund, which provides scholarship assistance for Lynch School graduate students with financial need.

They later endowed the Barry Faculty Research Fund for the Carroll School of Management and have made both current-use and endowed gifts to support the BC Band. Most recently, the couple created the Barry Family Scholarship to assist deserving undergraduates.

The Barrys view their Light the World campaign gifts as an investment in the University’s future.

“BC benefits from tremendous leadership and vision, and that must be backed by financial resources,” says Steve Barry. “The needs are great, but the rewards are enormous: a premier university, a world-class faculty, a stateof-the-art campus, and an outstanding student body.”

As co-chair of the Wall Street Council, Steve Barry hopes to leverage the campaign’s momentum during the council’s 25th anniversary year. In particular, he welcomes the

opportunity to support BC’s renowned Presidential Scholars Program while deepening the relationship between the University and the financial services industry.

“Through interviewing young job applicants, I know that there is something special about BC graduates,” says Steve Barry. “Beyond their considerable intellectual skills, they are also self-aware and socially conscious. The Jesuit threads that run through their lives—the emphasis on personal formation and service—really shine.” ▪

Tammy ’85, MEd’87, and Steven Barry ’85, P’14

The Ignatian Circle at Boston College The Ignatian Circle recognizes those benefactors whose lifetime gifts to Boston College total more than $1 million.

The philanthropic leadership demonstrated by Ignatian Circle members advances the University’s mission in myriad ways. Their generosity reflects the ideals of Jesuit, Catholic education as envisioned and defined by Ignatius of Loyola, founder of the Society of Jesus.

Campus statue of St. Ignatius made possible through the generosity of Sally Engelhard Pingree and the Engelhard Foundation

Getting on Board

New Trustees Welcome Leadership Role As Boston College strives to “light the world,” members of its Board of Trustees are the stewards of the flame. Trustees advance the University’s mission through their excellent counsel, exemplary leadership, and generous financial support.

In September, five new and returning board members embraced this vision (pictured, left to right, with Chair Kathleen M. McGillycuddy NC’71 and Fr. Leahy):

Trustee Geary Receives Carney Medal THE UNIVERSITY PRESENTED FORMER Board of Trustees Chair William J. Geary ’80 with the Andrew Carney Medal for Distinguished Lay Leadership in recognition of his superior stewardship.

The medal, which was presented at the annual September board meeting, honors the vibrant partnership between the University’s Jesuit leaders and its lay men and women trustees. Current Chair Kathleen M. McGillycuddy NC’71 commended Geary’s service, remarking that he “set a high standard for charismatic leadership, thoughtful guidance, and loyal support of the University he loves.”

u Ralph C. Stayer, P’14, chairman and

CEO, Johnsonville Sausage u Michael H. Devlin II ’88, managing

director, Curragh Capital Advisors u Joseph L. Hooley III ’79, P’10, chairman

and CEO, State Street Corporation u Patrick Carney ’70, P’95, ’98, ’99, ’05,

chairman and CEO, Claremont Companies Not pictured: u Mario J. Gabelli, P’90, ’94, ’95, ’00, ’11, chairman and CEO, GAMCO Investors

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Q&A

DIRECTOR OF ATHLETICS

Brad Bates

Five months into his new position, Director of Athletics Brad Bates is laying the groundwork to help the Eagles soar both athletically and academically.

WHAT INITIALLY ATTRACTED YOU TO BOSTON COLLEGE? I love the school’s motto of “Ever to Excel.”

It perfectly captures the overarching mantra that inspires daily excellence in all aspects of life while accurately describing the history and tradition of developing scholars, athletes, and leaders. To belong to a university with such lofty aspirations and a proven track record of achievement was a huge draw.

WHY IS IT MORE IMPORTANT THAN EVER THAT BC GRADUATES TRUE STUDENT-ATHLETES? Boston College has one of the nation’s top Graduation Success Rates, and we need to continue to build on that achievement as part of BC’s mission to educate “the whole person.” When our student-athletes graduate, we have an obligation to ensure they are prepared to succeed in any future endeavor.

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HOW DO YOU DEFINE OUR ATHLETES’ EXCELLENCE? Excellence should not be a part-time aspiration; rather it can be achieved in meaningful ways every day. It should pervade all aspects of our experiences and can be measured by degrees, championships, service, and leadership. Our partnership with BC alumni, parents, and friends in the Light the World campaign affords us the opportunity to not only continue our growth in those areas, but also to excel at an unprecedented level. ▪

View an extended interview online at www.bc.edu/bateschat.

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