SUMMER 2016
magazine FOR ALUMNI & FRIENDS
MESSAGE FROM THE
president Dear Friends, There is so much to celebrate at Dean that it’s difficult to know where to begin. On May 14, 2016, Dean held its 150th Commencement, granting a total of 218 associate degrees and 119 bachelor’s degrees to 337 bright young graduates. These new alumni will, no doubt, go on to rewarding careers and further their educations. You’ll see some of our recent alumni profiled in this issue. Congratulations to all, and stay in touch! Last month also marked the end of a record-breaking fundraising campaign: Dean 150: Celebrate the Past—Secure the Future. Not only did we achieve our $7.5 million goal, we exceeded it, raising more than $9 million! Our success speaks not only to the relevance and quality of a Dean education, but also to a dedicated, loyal, and generous community of trustees, faculty, staff, alumni, students and friends. We could not have done it without you. And what 150th wrap-up would be complete without a look back at the Dean of 150 years ago? You may be surprised at how much has changed … and how much remains the same. Read all about it on page 14. Throughout this issue, you’ll find a lot worth celebrating, from our students’ spring break travels to countries as far away as the Czech Republic and our baseball and women’s basketball championships to Dr. David Krasner’s new book, A History of Modern Drama, Volume II, and alumni news and accomplishments. I send a heartfelt thank you to all who supported us and celebrated with us in the decades leading up to and during our sesquicentennial year. Without you, we would not be able to deliver The Dean Difference. I hope you all enjoy a healthy and fun summer. With warm regards,
Paula M. Rooney, Ed.D. President
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DEAN MAGAZINE SUMMER 2016 Vice President, Institutional Advancement Coleen Resnick Managing Editor Jennifer Andrews Contributors Jennifer Andrews Jodi Briggs Gregory Chalk Maureen Crowley Rochell Dennehy Kevin FitzGerald Cherie Haughney Maggie Jones ’14 Ryan McDonald Coleen Resnick Kelly Roe
FEATURES
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Dean College: Then and Now
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150th Commencement and 50th Society
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Dean 150 Campaign: Celebrate the Past— Secure the Future
Design Rebecca Drucker Photography Joe Dolen William Durham Anastasia Grady Chelsea Wojciechowski
Dean Magazine is published by the Dean College Office of Institutional Advancement. Please email comments, address changes, and story ideas to alumni@dean.edu or write to us at: Dean College Office of Institutional Advancement 99 Main St., Franklin, MA 02038 www.dean.edu Toll-free Alumni Office 888-711-DEAN (3326) Toll-free Admissions Office 877-TRY-DEAN (879-3326)
DEPARTMENTS
Dean News
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Dean Athletics
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#IAmDean
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Class Notes
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In Memoriam
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Planned Giving
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On the cover: Trustee Pete Hexter ’66 with recent graduate Haley Blair ’16 at Commencement on May 14, 2016.
news DEAN
New York, NY
Spring Break 2016 Spring Break 2016 was filled with fun, travel and activities. Students in the Theme Park Management course visited the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida, to learn management skills from some of the best in the industry. Our women’s basketball team traveled to Overland, Kansas, to play in the NJCAA Division II National Tournament. Our men’s lacrosse team stopped by Gillette Stadium for a tour of The Patriots Hall of Fame. Senior theatre majors and New York City alumni visited the West Bank Café’s Laurie Beechman Theatre in New York City to perform songs, monologues and scenes before industry professionals. Students in the Honors Program course Central Europe Research visited Germany, Austria and the Czech Republic. To see more photos, visit www.dean.edu/blog.
Foxboro, MA
Berlin, Germany
Orlando, FL
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Jonathan Kraft Presents the Dean Leadership Institute Executive Lecture Offering a unique and interactive opportunity for students, alumni and the local community to interact with today’s leaders, the Dean Leadership Institute comprises two programs—the Executive Lecture and Leadership in Action. Launced in 2006, the DLI has welcomed more than 60 leaders to speak on campus. Speakers in the spring semester included Jonathan Kraft (pictured above), president of the Kraft Group; Dorothy Aufiero, producer of the movie The Finest Hours and Casey Sherman, co-author of the book The Finest Hours; Judge Sally A. Kelly, associate justice of the Boston Municipal Court; and William Evans, professor and artist-in-residence at Dean College.
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DEAN NEWS
Dean Dash 5K More than 200 runners, joggers and walkers participated in the 3rd Annual Dean Dash 5K on April 23. The 3.16-mile course was set in the local streets of Franklin, beginning and ending at Awpie Way in front of Dean Hall. At the finish line, participants were greeted by Boomer, live music and a barbecue with inflatable games and recreation. This year’s winner was freshman soccer player Daniel Rovira, with a time of 17:48—a Dean Dash record. Rovira attributed his win to hard work and persistence. Above, Dr. Rooney is pictured with Dean Dash volunteers. For more information and results, visit www.dean.edu/ deandash.
Dr. David Krasner, Dean of the School of the Arts, Publishes Third Book Dr. David Krasner, the dean of the School of the Arts, recently published A History of Modern Drama, Volume II. In addition to his roles at Dean, Dr. Krasner is the author and editor of numerous books on modern drama, African-American theatre, dramatic theory and criticism, and acting, including A History of Modern Drama: Volume I (2012) and Theatre in Theory: An Anthology (editor, 2008), both published by Wiley Blackwell.
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Marsha Nourse, Acevedo Scholar-in-Residence, Retires After 36 years at Dean College, Marsha Nourse, Dean’s inaugural Acevedo Scholar-in-Residence, is retiring. Nourse joined the Dean faculty in 1980 after a sevenyear stint as a high-school teacher. Over the course of her nearly four decades at Dean, Nourse has taught literature, writing, and poetry. From 2002 to 2015, she served as department chair of English, department chair of humanities and social sciences, and associate dean of the School of Liberal Arts. Nourse says Dean became her “professional home” —a place where she could grow her career and make a positive impact on students and on the campus. “Dean allowed me to balance my roles as a professor, academic leader, community leader, mother, and businesswoman,” Nourse says. “I was able to contribute and make things happen.” As Dean’s Acevedo Scholar-in-Residence, Nourse hosted a memoir-writing workshop for senior citizens, faculty lunch-and-learn programs, and public lectures. She says her interest in poetry was a “mid-life pursuit within the field of literature” that changed her life.
“My personal journey into poetry took off in the ’90s when I had the privilege of hosting the first campus Poetry Festival, featuring Robert Bly and Galway Kinnell,” Nourse recalls. “Poetry is my lifetime spiritual and aesthetic companion.” Nourse says retirement will allow her to take a more active role at Nourse Farm, a 1722 farm in Westboro, Massachusetts, that she runs with her husband Jon. She says she also looks forward to traveling, spending time with her daughters, reading and writing. “I cherish the years I spent at Dean. I will miss my colleagues who have been an important part of my life, and my students, who have always been front and center,” Nourse says. “Dean has been a major chapter in my life, but there are so many more ahead that I look forward to.” The Acevedo Scholar-in-Residence was made possible through a generous gift by Gladys Emilia Acevedo ’38A for a lectureship in memory of William N.H. Potterton. The Scholar sustains and cherishes the literary impulse of Dean College students, faculty, staff and the Franklin community. DEAN MAGAZINE | SUMMER 2016 | 7
DEA N N E W S
Choreographers’ Concert (February 5–6)
Spring Dance & Theatre Performances Purchase your tickets for the fall season at www.dean.edu/boxoffice
Dance Company (April 28–30)
Hair (April 6–10)
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Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead (March 2–6)
National Student-Athlete Day, April 6, 2016 National Student-Athlete Day recognizes the accomplishments of student-athletes who excel in the classroom and on the playing fields and who give back to their community through service projects. To celebrate the occasion, our student-athletes visited Davis Thayer Elementary School in Franklin to read to students in grades 1-5 and participate in their physical education classes. Dean College women’s basketball captain and pre-nursing major India Terrell ’16 was thrilled to participate in the experience. “This is a great opportunity to work with kids in our community,” said Terrell. Prior to the start of class, the students were able to ask our athletes questions that included, “How hard is the competition in college?” Morgan Turner ’16 (pictured above) answered, “As long as you work hard, you can do anything.” Check out our new Dean College Athletics website at www.deanbulldogs.com for more information about Dean College student-athletes.
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DE A N AT H L E T I C S
Women’s Basketball Champions! The Dean College women’s basketball historic season was record-setting and record-breaking as the program set the school record for victories (24) and also captured a school record for most consecutive Region Championships (3). Head Coach Grahm Smith received the District N Coach of the Year Award at the NJCAA Women’s Division II National Tournament banquet, held on March 14. In Smith’s three years at Dean, the Lady Bulldogs have won three consecutive Region XXI titles and have a 57-17 record. “The Dean College community is extremely proud of Coach Smith, his staff and our women’s basketball team making the National Tournament,” says Athletic Director Todd Vasey. “They have accomplished milestones that no other Dean women’s basketball team ever has. They have truly left a legacy.”
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D EAN AT HLETIC S
Dean Baseball Historic Season The Dean baseball team completed a historic season, capturing the Region XXI Division II Championship for the first time in 50 years. To win the championship, the Bulldogs had to win two games against the Community College of Rhode Island to qualify for the regional tournament. They not only won those two games, but also defeated the top-seeded University of Connecticut-Avery Point team in two straight games to win their first regional title since the 1966 team did so half a century ago. This allowed the team to move on to the NJCAA District Tournament, where it eliminated Westchester Community College from the tournament with a 7-3 win in their first game. Sadly, two losses to Monroe Community College eliminated the Bulldogs from the tournament. Three players were honored by being named to the NJCAA Region XXI All-Region Team: shortstop Dion Austrie ’16, third baseman Rosario Missiti ’16, and pitcher Gary Peralta ’17 were all selected by the league coaches for their performances this spring.
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Dean College Football Players Accept Offers on National Signing Day Four Dean College athletes accepted offers to continue their college football careers on National Signing Day, February 3. Linebacker Aaron Donalson (above, left) signed to play at the University of Delaware; defensive lineman Geoff Horwitz (above, center) signed to play at the University of Rhode Island; linebacker Daniel Palmer signed to play at Bethune-Cookman University; and defensive back Ruben Saunders (above, right) signed to play with North Carolina Central University. January placements included defensive back Najee Brown signing to the University of North Carolina at Pembroke; wide receiver Travion Fletcher signing to the University of West Alabama; quarterback Jackson McDonald signing to Mars Hill University; and linebacker Jacquae Peart signing to Bethune-Cookman University.
Basketball Teams Land a Record Three Players on All-American Teams Two women and one man earned NJCAA All-American honors. For the women, freshman Vianah Smith was named to the second team and freshman Denisha Gardener was named to the third team. On the men’s side, sophomore Shawn Shelton earned second team honors. Congratulations!
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Spring Sports Recap Golf – The golf team participated in the Region XXI Tournament May 19-20, finishing as the runner-up. Dean’s number one, Austin McCreary ’16, finished three strokes behind this year’s Region medalist, qualifying to compete at the NJCAA National Tournament on June 7-10 in Chautauqua, New York, where he finished 40th. Men’s Lacrosse – The men’s lacrosse team made it to the first round of the NJCAA Regional Playoffs, but fell short during that round. The team finished its season with a 5-8 record, with three losses by a single goal. Women’s Lacrosse – The women’s lacrosse team celebrated its season by handing out postseason honors. Taking home the top honor was Co-Captain Kim Dickson ’15/’17, who was named the team’s Most Valuable Player. Junior Nicole Sandell received the team’s Coaches’ Award. Softball – The Lady Bulldogs finished as the runner-up in the Region XXI Championships. The team finished its season at 6-17. With many first-year players, the future looks bright.
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The more things change, the more they stay the same.
Dean College: then and now It’s fun to imagine what Dr. Oliver Dean, who founded his namesake institution 150 years ago, would think about the thriving, bustling academic and cultural center Dean College is today. The campus has changed dramatically, to be sure. Its footprint is larger. Its reach is wider. Its current offerings and amenities were simply unimaginable in Dr. Dean’s day. As Dean College’s sesquicentennial celebration wrapped up with Commencement on May 14, the Dean community reflected upon how far Dean College has come in 150 years and how its mission has provided continuity that is based in tradition, yet carries us into the future.
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...the college’s footprint has grown from nine acres in 1865 to 100 acres today.
A college on a mission
Big plan on campus
Dean Academy was founded to provide students with an intimate atmosphere in which faculty and staff could help them identify and cultivate their personal strengths. Sound familiar? It should.
Dean has come a long way from its days on Emmons Farm, with one of its biggest periods of growth happening during the post-war years. The ’50s and ’60s saw construction of new residence halls, Pieri Gymnasium, Peirce Science Center, E. Ross Anderson Library and a campus center. In the ’70s, Dean added the Children’s Center, the computer center and a radio station. And in the ’90s and 2000s, Dean grew to include additional residence halls, a dining facility, a new campus center and state-of-the-art performance spaces. All told, the College’s footprint has grown from nine acres in 1865 to 100 acres today.
A full 150 years later, Dean College remains true to that mission, grounded in a belief that all students deserve the opportunity for academic and personal success. A uniquely supportive community, Dean’s renowned support services and world-class teaching combine to create lifetime learners who thrive in their careers and communities. Dariel “D.T.” Henry ’99 says he couldn’t agree more. Henry returned to Dean in 2006 to work in information technology and to fill a temporary position as resident director. He is now back as an advisor and academic coach. He says he’s happy to give back to a community that gave him so much. “At Dean, I learned how to learn. There’s more to college than academics—how to talk to adults, how to be professional, what questions to ask. Dean taught me all of that,” Henry says. “When I transferred to the University of Central Florida, I knew how to find my way. I learned it at Dean. Now I help students do it.”
Iris Godes, assistant vice president for enrollment and dean of admissions, says alumni who accompany children and grandchildren to campus have no trouble reliving memories of Dean even though the campus has changed considerably. “Alumni say how different Dean looks, but then they go into Ray House, which was once a women’s dorm, and they’ll say, ‘I remember waiting here in the living room while the housemother called our dates down,’” Godes says. “Older alumni remember how great Dean was for them, and they want it to be great for their kids and grandkids, too. Being here now allows them to see Dean through a new lens.” Jodi Briggs-Pickett, director of alumni relations, says alumni are responsive to Dean’s growth throughout the years and say it has only enhanced their enjoyment of campus when they return. DEAN MAGAZINE | SUMMER 2016 | 15
Now, Dean offers 12 bachelor’s degree programs and is launching its thirteenth—a Bachelor of Science in sport fitness, recreation and coaching—this fall.
“When alumni walk on campus, no matter how many changes there have been, they remark upon the many similarities,” Briggs-Pickett says. “The one-on-one connection between faculty and students is a similarity that comes up often. To them, Dean is growing, but it’s also the same. They still see us as their Dean College.”
A national reputation by degrees The first Commencement at Dean Academy celebrated 13 graduates. This May, Dean granted associate and bachelor’s degrees to 337 graduates. When Dean awarded its first associate degrees in the ’40s it did so with an eye toward preparing students for entry into jobs or transfer to four-year institutions. Today, Dean continues to award associate degrees— in 22 majors. But a new era began in 2000 when Dean offered its first four-year degree, a Bachelor of Arts in dance. Now, Dean offers 12 bachelor’s degree programs and is launching its thirteenth—a Bachelor of Science in sport fitness, recreation and coaching— this fall. Briggs-Pickett says alumni are grateful for their time at Dean, but many lament it wasn’t a fouryear college when they attended. Henry can relate. “There’s no doubt I would have stayed at Dean all four years if it had been a four-year college when I was here. My friends and I all wished it was a four-year. It was our biggest complaint back then,” Henry says.
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The world within reach When Dr. Dean established Dean Academy, it was a residential secondary school that educated students from across New England. Headmaster Arthur W. “Awpie” Peirce was instrumental in Dean’s growth through the early 1900s, raising the school’s prestige and attracting students from beyond New England. These days, Dean recruits nationwide, drawing students from 30 states, Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico. In addition, this year, Dean enrolled students representing 26 countries. Dean’s reach is also felt through its thriving Study Abroad and Semester Away programs, through which students can study in several countries, including England, Australia and Brazil. In addition, students regularly travel abroad as part of their coursework.
Good sports Dean’s athletic program was born in the 1890s, but grew up in 1910 when Daniel Sullivan, a 1905 alumnus, returned to Dean as athletic director. Over 27 years, Sullivan put Dean athletics on the map with a long succession of victories against the likes of Harvard, Yale and Annapolis. Since then, Dean has won more than 30 regional and league titles in 11 sports, and dozens of student-athletes receive All-New England honors and All-American status each year. Today, Dean fields 14 teams that compete at the NJCAA level. But Dean’s athletic teams are aiming even higher: NCAA Division III status.
“NCAA membership means our athletes will have opportunities to compete against a wider variety of teams,” says Todd Vasey, Dean’s athletic director. “Dean’s tried-and-true philosophies and processes for developing student-athletes are consistent with those of the NCAA.”
That old Dean feeling Briggs-Pickett says when alumni visit, regardless of their age, their recollections follow a similar vein: Dean College touched them personally and professionally. “Their sentiment is genuine and a true testament to what Dean has done for students for 150 years,” Briggs-Pickett says. “I love when I talk with alumni about Dean and they get a twinkle in their eye as if they are talking about someone they love. They say their years at Dean were the best years of their lives and made them who they are today. That’s powerful.” Jay T. Jenkins ’77 earned his associate degree in theater at Dean and went on to a celebrated career as a professional musician, dancer and choreographer. He frequently returns to campus to guest lecture, lead master classes in dance and teach at the Summer Dance Intensive. He says Dean’s “sense of community and dedication to students” has not changed over the years. Jenkins still credits former theater professor Myron Schmidt (who retired as dean of the School of the Arts in 2009) with giving him the confidence to pursue his dreams.
“Even though the College has grown, Dean still feels like a small community where people know and care about each other,” Jenkins says. “It’s still a place where teachers like Myron mentor students to trust their own voice, which was particularly important to me in the ’70s, when people of color were pigeonholed into certain roles and careers. Myron told me I had too much talent to let that happen. His words stick with me to this day.” Henry, who currently serves as an academic advisor for freshmen football players in the Robbins Family Center for Advising and Career Planning, holds three degrees from three different colleges and is finishing his doctorate in higher-education administration. He says Dean College “feels different than any other place.” “The foundation this college was built upon is intact. At Dean, you are still a student by name and not by number. That warmth and personal attention is still here,” Henry says. “Dean has grown, but it has not overgrown.”
Making the most of The Dean Difference The Dean Difference isn’t a catchphrase or term to be used lightly, to those who know and love Dean. “The Dean Difference is—and has always been—alive and well at Dean College,” says Dean College President Paula Rooney. “Over the past year, we’ve had fun celebrating milestones along Dean’s 150-year journey, but in many important ways, it’s a journey that has only just begun.”
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#IAMDEAN The #IAMDEAN campaign was created to celebrate 150 years at Dean College. Each Wednesday throughout its sesquicentennial, Dean highlighted a current student, alumnus/a or faculty/ staff member at www.dean.edu/ iamdean. The students featured in this issue of Dean Magazine are all May 2016 graduates and answer the questions: What are your plans after graduation, and how has your time at Dean prepared you for the future?
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liberal arts and sciences For the future, I would like to pursue a professional career as a soccer player or work as a physiotherapist for a professional soccer team. One of the main reasons I decided to stay at Dean [to pursue my bachelor’s degree] is because I believe Dean can help me achieve these goals. Dean has one of the best men’s soccer programs in the country and a rigorous exercise science major. This blend of athletics and academics challenges me every day to better myself and prepares me for the obstacles ahead.
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Murilo Zanette ’16 A.A., General Studies
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continuing studies Shelby Roth ’16, B.S., Business My plans after graduation are to remain working in the finance industry at my current employer. My time at Dean has given me the confidence to remain competitive in the accounting and finance industry, especially when faced with obstacles, including the outsourcing of my previous position to a large acquisition. Earning my degree has made me very proud of myself, as I am the first in my family to graduate from college. I could have chosen another program, online or on campus; however, the staff at Dean was committed to my success and supported me throughout my entire journey.
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Kenisha Lee ’16, A.S., Sport Management After graduating from Dean College with my associate degree in Sport Management, I plan on receiving my bachelor’s degree and eventually earning a master’s degree. Dean has prepared me for the future by offering all of the courses that I need to succeed at my next college, as well as sport internship opportunities and the opportunity to play on the women’s basketball team. My experience at Dean has put me on the right track to accomplish my future goal of owning a sports management company.
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PALLADINO SCHOOL OF
dance
Brenna Robinson ’16 B.A., Dance
My plan for after graduation is to move to New York City and become a freelance or company dancer. However, it’s my dream to move out of the country and work with a professional contemporary or dance theater company. I’ve been in contact with employers in Australia and Ireland, so fingers crossed! Before Dean, I was a completely different person. I was confused and didn’t know who I was or who I wanted to be. Dean College, especially the Palladino School of Dance, helped me discover who I am. The unconditional support I have received has made me confident and has prepared me to begin this new chapter in my life.
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the arts Patrick Anthony Surillo ’16 B.A., Theatre
With help and guidance from Assistant Professor Kozar, I will be working for College Light Opera Company in Falmouth, Massachusetts, as a costume intern after graduation and during the summer months. After the summer, I will return home to New York City and work as a stage manager for LaGuardia Community College. I transferred to Dean College for my junior year. As I reflect on my two years at Dean, I am overwhelmed with the lessons I’ve learned. Between the in-depth courses, love and support from professors, and the inspiration I receive from my fellow classmates and friends, I feel prepared to face the real world. As scary as the unknown might be, the biggest lesson I’ve learned from Dean is to be courageous, give it my all and never be afraid to follow my heart. The best part about following my heart is that it inspires others to do the same.
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150TH COMMENCEMENT
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A Milestone Year. A Monumental Effort. Meeting—and exceeding—our campaign goal
It was a lofty goal, to be sure—$7.5 million, to be exact—the largest fundraising goal in Dean College history. But due to the loyalty, hard work and generosity of the Dean College community, we met that goal … and then we exceeded it. By campaign’s end, Dean College had raised more than $9 million.
Preparing for a milestone year The 2015-2016 academic year marked two significant milestones for Dean College: the 150th anniversary of the College’s founding and Dr. Paula Rooney’s 20th anniversary as college president. Both milestones set the stage for celebrating the College’s achievements and kicking off a comprehensive fundraising campaign. Campaign preparations began in 2010. In February 2012, Dean’s board of trustees launched the leadership phase of Dean 150: Celebrate the Past — Secure the Future. The College set the total campaign goal at $7.5 million —to span the leadership and public phases—concluding on May 31, 2016. The leadership phase alone brought in $5.3 million in gifts and pledges. “Securing more than $5 million that early in the campaign is a testimony to the leadership of President Rooney and the relevance of Dean College,” says Board of Trustees Chairman Mark Boyce.
Going public The campaign’s public phase for Dean alumni, parents and friends launched June 1, 2014, and included campus celebrations, including 150th Founder’s Day Celebration on February 19, 2015, and the 150th Commencement in May. Over the course of the year, fundraising initiatives and events included the Sesquicentennial Gala, celebrating Dr. Rooney’s 20 years of leadership; Global Day of Giving; and faculty, staff and student fundraising events, competitions and outreach. Coleen Resnick, vice president of institutional advancement, says the Dean College community’s response to the campaign goal was “overwhelming.” “We had 98 percent participation among our faculty and staff, which is outstanding and a level few colleges can claim. Our graduating students contributed at a higher level than ever before,” Resnick says. “All of our constituencies stepped up. It was very exciting and a huge achievement for everyone associated with and invested in Dean College.” 24 | DEAN.EDU
DEAN 150: CELEBRATE THE PAST — SECURE THE FUTURE
Making success a priority Dean College designated four main initiatives for campaign funding:
1. ENRICH THE DEAN DIFFERENCE Funds allocated to enriching The Dean Difference will help the College continue to provide individualized learning, personal coaching, customized technology and an expansive internship program. Funds will be used to provide more students with access to LEAD internships, which give students campus work experience over the summer. The internships are credit bearing and prepare students for off-campus internships during the academic year. Thanks to two generous donors, Dean will also break ground on construction of the Hull Family Testing Center and hire for a new position to match internships and career opportunities with students who have disabilities or need special accommodations.
2. INVEST IN TEACHING AND LEARNING To ensure that Dean’s faculty and staff are up to date on the latest teaching methods, the College has designated funds for ongoing faculty development. Construction begins this summer on the Rooney Shaw Center for Innovation in Teaching, thanks to five generous donors who contributed a total of $1 million toward the effort. The Center will enable faculty to work collaboratively on developing teaching strategies for active learning enhanced by technology. In addition, a $91,500 grant from the Lloyd G. Balfour Foundation will fund an alternative resources pilot project that seeks to reduce student costs for course materials by developing textbook alternatives. And the Berenson Center for Mathematics assists students in math with the goal of improving student learning through effective teaching.
3. I NVEST IN FACILITIES TO SUPPORT STUDENT ENGAGEMENT Dean College believes it is important to provide students with cutting-edge academic and campus life facilities to enhance the student experience and student engagement. To that end, thanks to a generous bequest from Dorothy and Glendon Horne ’31, the college unveiled Horne Hall, a state-of-the-art residence hall. Generous donors also made it possible for the College to make needed improvements to its athletic fields and Ray House.
4. ENSURE SCHOLARSHIP AID In order to provide exceptional academic opportunities to a wider range of qualified students, Dean College has made it a priority to allocate campaign funds to provide more unrestricted financial support and annual and endowed named scholarships to Dean students.
One event, the Global Day of Giving in 2015, coincided with the College’s founding. Resnick says the campus community held a birthday party for the College, which was heavily promoted through social and traditional marketing channels, and was streamed live online to those who couldn’t attend the party in person. In just 24 hours, thanks to generous donors and a couple of hefty donor-match challenges, Dean raised $400,000. “It was a powerful night. There was a real spirit of giving and excitement,” Resnick says.
Full speed ahead In reflecting upon Dean’s record-breaking comprehensive campaign, Dr. Rooney is quick to credit not only the Dean community’s generosity, but also the behind-the-scenes efforts of everyone who helped make the campaign a success. “The success of this campaign means Dean College will be able to continue to equip generations of students with the tools, knowledge and experience they need to make a difference in their own lives and the lives of others,” Dr. Rooney says. “None of this would be possible without our strong network of friends and family and the Dean trustees, faculty, staff, students and alumni who worked tirelessly for years to make this campaign the success that it was. On behalf of Dean College, I can confidently say that we are honored, grateful and proud.”
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notes CLASS
Donald R. Correia ’57J Stuart, FL Don attended his first Dean College Red Sox Spring Training Picnic and Game. Although he attended two colleges after Dean, his time at Dean was the basis of his adult life and the best two college years of his life. After a wonderful day reconnecting with his alma mater, he plans to make the trip down every year. Vincent J. Losavio ’66 Scotch Plains, NJ “Great memories of Dean. Wish I was still there. The campus looks great! My business, John’s Meat Market, est. 1939 by my father, has been voted the Best Meat Market in New Jersey four years in a row. Check it out on www. johnsmarket.com. I have two lovely grandchildren: Victoria, 7, and Alexia, 3. I enjoy them and play a lot of golf!”
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Robert “Bubba” Peña ’69 West Falmouth, MA Bubba was inducted to the Hall of Fame at UMASS Amherst on April 16, 2016. Members of the Dean College Athletics Office, Alumni Office, former coaches and fellow Dean alumni were there to support him. Bubba had previously been inducted to the Dean College Hall of Fame in 1991. Kathleen M. Ford ’74 Laconia, NH Kathleen is currently living in the Lakes Region of New Hampshire and working for a great MSP IT company as a service coordinator.
Rona E. Robinson ’74 Hyannis, MA “This was from my three-week visit to England in May 2015. This beach was in Yarmouth, on the Isle of Wight, which is much like Martha’s Vineyard as far as the cliffs go. But it’s actually much bigger—I had to take a chairlift to get down to the beach.” Paul F. Dixon ’76, and Janet Salvatore Dixon ’76 Providence, RI “Give our best to two very special people at Dean: Coach Lippert and President Rooney. Dean holds an irreplaceable place in both of our hearts. Without that experience, we would never have become so rich in life. We are both truly blessed.” Ronald B. Arnow ’84 Tujunga, CA Ronald serves as the president of Bless Israel Network, a broadcasting company in Haifa.
CL AS S NO T E S Joseph E. Milliken ’87 Bellows Falls, VT Joe, a freelance writer and music journalist, is publisher/ editor-in-chief of Standing Room Only, a music and artsrelated website covering New England and beyond (www. standing-room-only.info). He is close to publishing his first book, a biography about the late Benjamin Orr of the Boston rock band The Cars. Joe also works night shifts on the adult intensive unit at the Brattleboro Retreat. He and his wife, Kelly, have a son, Nate, and a daughter, Erin.
Barrett Landscape and Design, to install it. Arlene also donated 50 copies of her book to the Wrentham Playground Fund.
Adam R. Rivest ’97 Orlando, FL Adam has a new position as show producer for Universal Parks and Resorts Creative Studio, where he oversees the long-term strategic planning and creative development for all new rides and attractions for all Universal Parks (Orlando, Hollywood, Singapore, Osaka and Beijing). Each spring break, Adam meets with Dean College students who travel to Orlando for a five-day experiential learning course, during which he gives them a behind-the-scenes tour of theme park management.
Camilo A. Afonso ’93 Franklin, MA Cam, his wife and daughter welcomed Ayden Joseph Afonso on April 11, 2016.
Arlene M. (Harrington) Lagos ’92 Millis, MA Arlene’s book, Outside the Circle, inspired a six-year-old boy named Aidan in Wrentham, MA, to ask his school to install a buddy bench. Aidan and his mother tagged Arlene in a video on Facebook that inspired Arlene to help him achieve his goal. After a few phone calls, Arlene’s husband was able to get his company, Site One Landscape and Supply, to donate a bench, and Arlene’s friend, BJ Barrett of
T.J. Paparazzo ’96 Hopkinton, MA In conjunction with the Dean College Alumni Association webinar series, T.J. hosted a webinar on cybersecurity. Other topics in the spring 2016 series were leveraging social media to enhance your job search and learning about free financial support services offered to Dean alumni through SALT. If you have a talent you would like to share or ideas for future topics, please email alumni@dean.edu.
Kimberly K. Costa ’03 Naples, FL Kim attended the Dean College Red Sox Spring Training Picnic and Game with her family. Lexxie Devereaux Lawlor ’12 Orlando, FL “Postgraduate life has been quite the adventure! I left my hometown of Newburgh, NY, to chase my dreams of working at Walt Disney World in Orlando, FL, where I have joined the entertainment departments of Walt Disney World and Universal Studios Orlando Resort. I’m also captain of the cheer team for the Tampa Bay Storm Arena Football team. I am so thankful for everything and everyone at Dean College. Not only did I gain all the training and education I needed from
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C L A S S N O TES the Theatre Department to be successful in the real world, but I gained a family as well.”
Rodney “Lucky” Whitehead ’13 Manassas, VA After a successful rookie season with the Dallas Cowboys, Lucky returned to work out with his Dean Football family this spring.
Mary Megan Hastings ’15 Enfield, CT Mary is currently in China, teaching at Guangdong Peizheng College, which was established in 1993 by Dr. Hau-wong Ho ’51A.
Lindsay E . Cagney ’14 Byfield, MA Lindsay starred as Sally Bowles in Monmouth Community Players’ production of Cabaret, along with Aaron Louque ’14 and Christine Gill ’12, directed by Vincent Ratsavong ’15. Pictured from left: Aaron, Lindsay, Vincent and Christine.
Ellinny F. Astudillo ’17 Stamford, CT A current business student, Ellinny emigrated from Ecuador in 1998 and became a U.S. citizen on March 11, 2016.
Dean College would like to thank our ALUMNI ADVISORY COUNCIL MEMBERS for their support and dedication Lauren Alifano ’14 Cathee Antonetz ’76 Bill Appleyard ’93 Donna Cusson ’80 Rob Delaleu ’99 Katie Fernandes ’10, ’12 Mia E. Sanders ’15 Grafton, MA
Tiffany Lui ’14 Kowloon, HK Tiffany is currently studying economics at the University of British Columbia.
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Robert Hanna ’16 Glen Cove, NY Mia and Bobby welcomed daughter Emma Elisabeth Hanna on March 30, 2016.
Ryan Gomez ’08 David Green ’10, ’12 D.T. Henry ’99 Jay T. Jenkins ’77 Neil Paparazzo ’97 T.J. Paparazzo ’96 Scott Rosati ’94 Art Smith ’58 Freddy Wheeler ’11
in memoriam 1941A, Jean Kennedy Blanchet, Mystic, CT, August 3, 2014, age 94.
1955A/1957J, Kenneth R. Taylor, Shrewsbury, MA, April 3, 2016, age 81.
1942A, Benjamin A. Chianciola, Dedham, MA, November 27, 2015, age 92.
1956J, Joan L. Meltzer Hager, Springfield, MA, March 28, 2016, age 79.
1945A, Nancy Jepson Leslie, Indiantown, FL, February 1, 2016, age 88.
1956J, Mary Joyce L. Phelan, Bloomfield, NY, September 16, 2015, age 79.
1947A, Frank E. Randall, Barto, PA, April 15, 2015, age 86. 1948A, Elizabeth Spencer Brown, Rotonda West, FL, December 6, 2015, age 86.
1958, Ralph B. Howe Jr., Medford, NY, August 17, 2015, age 80. 1958, Garson “Gary” Studley II, Boca Raton, FL, May 5, 2015, age 79.
1948A, Wilbert G. Marchand, Blackstone, MA, January 12, 2016, age 87.
1959, Peter C. “Pete” Howerton, Orleans, MA, February 3, 2016, age 76.
1949A, Virginia Carroll Cranmer Friedman, Long Branch, NJ, March 25, 2016, age 84.
1959, Beverly Ann Mucciarone Tobin, Lincoln, RI, March 2, 2016, age 76.
1950A, Merry Warde Iverson, Hull, MA, 2014, age 85.
1960, Garrold E. “Garry” Baker, Wilmot, NH, February 18, 2016, age 75.
1950A, Louis R. Sardella, Revere, MA, December 14, 2014, age 82.
1962, William A. Latimer, Cincinnatus, NY, June 18, 2013, age 71.
1950J, Barbara Bennett Francis, Alton, NH, March 16, 2016, age 85.
1963, Christos H. Erinakes, West Warwick, RI, April 13, 2013, age 70.
1950J, Charlotte Fitch Rumlik, Clyde, NC, September 20, 2015, age 85.
1963, William H. “Bill” Shay Jr., Cheshire, CT, May 24, 2015, age 75.
1951A, Robert L. Bunting Jr., Hilton Head, SC, March 2, 2015, age 81.
1964, William K. Moss, Lake Wales, FL, September 30, 2012, age 69.
1952A, Alfred “Fred” Furtado Jr., Atlantis, FL, December 25, 2015, age 83. 1952J, Josefa Maria Therese Kilbourn, Simsbury, CT, December 31, 2015, age 84. 1953A, Linnie Dolan Konecnik, Flushing, NY, May 29, 2014, age 82. 1954A/1956J, Jane Martin Jensen-Fenton, Sun City West, AZ, February 2, 2016, age 77. 1955A, Laurence E. Babb Jr., Norwood, MA, February 5, 2014, age 80. 1955A, Verna Erwin Irons, Marblehead, MA, December 12, 2015, age 78.
1964, Katherine Silva Sakowicz, South Deerfield, MA, January 26, 2016, age 71. 1966, Leonard J. Baxendale, Attleboro, MA, December 11, 2009, age 65.
1968, Robert H. Westcott, North Billerica, MA, February 7, 2016, age 75. 1975, Thomas F. “Tommy” Alper, Bethel Park, PA, November 26, 2014, age 59. 1976, Keith A. Wild, Halifax, MA, August 19, 2014, age 57. 1978, Alan Fisch, Wappingers Falls, NY, February 12, 2014, age 57. 1979, Thomas F. Bonina, Milford, MA, January 13, 2016, age 90. 1979, Deryl H. Borden, Chester Springs, PA, March 19, 2015, age 56. 1986, Daniel F. Collier, Attleboro, MA, April 1, 2016, age 60. 1987, Kathleen D. Kerber Wright, Danville, VT, March 10, 2016, age 49. 1995, Daryl J. Attwood, Bellingham, MA, March 25, 2012, age 50. 2000, Deborah A. Hamel, Plainville, MA, January 4, 2016, age 56. 2002, Kimberlee Kane, Natick, MA, February 28, 2016, age 34. 2002, Robert F. Maskell, Attleboro, MA, December 28, 2014, age 96. 2002, William A. Robinson, Newton, MA, October 26, 2015, age 34. 2009, Justin Gauron, Exeter, NH, October 25, 2012, age 24.
1966, Paula Jane Tuttle Brainerd, Southington, CT, December 29, 2015, age 70.
Former Staff, Donald J. Desmarais, Grand Junction, CO, January 3, 2016, age 87.
1967, Sally Anderson Brey, Escondido, CA, November 23, 2015, age 68.
Former Trustee, Edward J. Trainor, New Castle, NH, March 30, 2014, age 74.
1967, Paulette Samuels, New York, NY, 2016, age 67.
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L E AVI N G A LEG ACY In 1865, Dr. Oliver Dean founded Dean Academy with a gift of nine acres of land in Franklin and $125,000 for the construction of its first building, Dean Hall. As we close out the sesquicentennial celebration of Dean’s 150th anniversary, the College is well positioned to celebrate its past and secure its future. Now is the perfect time to advance the legacy of the individual who guided the development of Dean from its beginnings. Donors can become members of the Oliver Dean Heritage Society by making a gift through a bequest or another type of deferred giving vehicle. Please visit our newly established website at plannedgiving.dean.edu to understand how a planned gift can benefit both you and Dean College!
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