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Husson opens Ronan Center for Financial Technology On August 29, Husson University held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to open the Ronan Center for Financial Technology at its Bangor campus. “The facility has a unique design,” said Husson University College of Business Dean Marie Hansen. “While traditional classrooms have a ‘front’ and ‘back,’ this space allows instructors to stand with any of the walls behind them or deliver presentations from the center of the room. Creating a facility with a capacity for 360-degree learning is another example of how Husson University delivers innovative,
groundbreaking, professional education.” The new center is possible thanks to the generosity of Bob ’79 and Linda Ronan. Bob is a retired senior vice president of technology with Fidelity Investments, while Linda is currently a vice president in Fidelity’s technology area. “Our hope for this Center is that it creates another opportunity at Husson University for students to utilize experiential learning to enhance their classroom experience,” said Bob Ronan. “I fully expect that one day we’ll have successful graduates who, when they
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“As a champion of education and a member of our Board of Trustees, Bob is helping our students prepare for professional success in today’s competitive global economy,” said Robert A. Clark, Ph.D., CFA, president of Husson University. “His support led to the creation of a new, innovative educational facility that, in the coming years, will educate the next generation of accomplished financial professionals and investors.”
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think about their Husson experience, will remember the time they spent in this center.”
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Dear Alumni and Friends, Welcome to the fall/winter edition of the Ledger. This edition is one of our best yet! It contains 48 pages of great stories and captivating photos, along with a list of the many donors whose generosity and support are helping Husson University transform students’ lives.
enhanced the Darling Learning Center’s facilities with the addition of the Ronan Center for Financial Technology. This advanced interactive learning environment provides students with the modern resources necessary to access current financial data in real time.
During the past 14 months, there have been a number of donors whose philanthropy and vision have made them especially noteworthy. In Fall 2013, we celebrated the generosity of the Darling family and the creation of the Edward O. and Mary Ellen Darling Learning Center.
Our campus continues to grow. Our Fall 2014 first-year enrollment increased by five percent. In order to meet the evolving needs of our students and the demands of employers for a knowledgeable, job-ready workforce, we must continue to upgrade, renovate and create new facilities. Your support helps us to provide our state, and the world,
This past August, Bob and Linda Ronan
Science is often thought of as a way to understand the physical and structural processes that govern our world. We see it as a way to explain our natural history, our current environment, and predict the consequences of our actions. But in truth, science is much, much more. Today, science and technology are part of nearly every business enterprise. The new discoveries that researchers generate make the greatest impact when those with expertise in business apply them in ways that affect the lives of everyday people – often through the
Most recently, Randy and Angela Wadleigh funded the Wadleigh Academic Center in the Newman Athletic complex – a new facility dedicated to the academic success of our student athletes.
delivery of new or improved, products or services. Healthcare, environmental science, and computer science are just a few of the many fields that have benefited from new thinking. Teaching science and the applications of science to business requires facilities, technology and access to knowledgeable faculty members who can help bridge the gap of understanding from the incomprehensible to the profound. As we look ahead, Husson University sees a future where the improvements in our collective quality of life and the growth of our economy will be based on the applications of science. Further, it is the highly skilled and knowledgeable employee, who understands these applications, that will be in demand by
with well qualified professionals who possess the knowledge and experience required to be successful. If you are a donor, I would like to thank you. The progress and achievements of our students would not be possible without you. If you are not a donor, I invite you to consider a gift in support of the exciting learning opportunities that are taking place on our campuses. Take a tour and talk with our students and faculty. It is clear that Husson University offers an exceptional value to students interested in pursuing rewarding careers in today’s rapidly changing global economy. Thanks,
Robert A. Clark, PhD, CFA President
future employers. Our University exists to “prepare students for professional careers in current and emerging fields within the context of an education informed by the sciences and humanities.” By investing today in modern equipment and educational resources, we help ensure that our graduates will be fully prepared for jobs upon graduation and for jobs in emerging fields that will employ our students in the decades to come. And for that, we thank you. Best Regards,
Thomas A. Martz Vice President for Advancement
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Around the Circle Accomplishments, events and items of note happening at Husson Husson Signs Agreements with SMCC and YCC to Facilitate Credit Transfers
Husson recently entered into agreements with Southern Maine Community College (SMCC) and York Community County College (YCCC) to facilitate the transfer of course credits to Husson’s degree programs. For SMCC students, this includes programs in computer science, computer technology, and other fast-growing fields. YCCC credit transfers are for students pursuing degrees in accounting, business administration, software development, criminal justice, and hospitality and tourism management. These new agreements will enable students from both community colleges to more clearly plan their path to a professional degree from Husson University.
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Through partnerships with two organizations, CIEE and API, Husson now offers year, semester, and shortterm study in nearly 50 countries and more than 70 cities around the globe. From public health in Thailand to environmental studies in the Netherlands to media and web design in Brazil, students can pursue their passions and interests in a culture and landscape that enhance their degree
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Husson Honors Retirees with New Tree Planting Tradition Husson initiated a new campus tradition on May 29 with its first tree-planting ceremony to honor recent retirees. The six individuals who were honored with a flowering crabapple tree had served Husson for a combined total of more than 100 years. The honored retirees are: • Elizabeth-Ellen Clark, Ph.D., director baccalaureate nursing program and associate professor of nursing, School of Nursing • William Devine III, director of career services, New England School of Communications (NESCom) • Benjamin Haskell, executive vice president and dean of students, NESCom • John Rubino, vice president of student affairs • Michael SanAntonio, director of dining services • John Senter, Jr., maintenance worker
Conversations at the Dyke Center: Dennis Lewin Dennis Lewin spoke at the Dyke Center on Sept. 17. Lewin had a distinguished career with ABC Sports (1966-1996) and then the National Football League until 2006 and currently serves on the international board of directors of Little League Baseball & Softball. At ABC, he produced such shows as Monday Night Football and the World Series, helped produce eight Olympic Games, won 13 Emmys, and in 1986 became ABC Sports’ senior vice president of production. At the NFL, he was senior vice president of broadcasting, responsible for working with the league’s partners and overseeing its annual playing schedule. Lewin served as the chairman of the board of Little League Baseball from 20072012, the first graduate of the Little League Baseball program to do so. He remains on the board. Conversations at the Dyke Center: James F. Dicke II On Oct. 23, Husson students, faculty, and members of the public heard James F. Dicke II, CEO of Crown Equipment Corporation, share his thoughts about his more than 34 years of experience as president and CEO of this American success story. The format was similar to the townhall style of events held at Columbia University with Bill Gates and Warren Buffett. This unique interaction connects students with successful professionals as part of their education. Students must complete background preparations before an event and
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prepare pre- and post-visit papers. In addition, some got to “pick the brains” of the guest business leaders over lunch. Big Gig Announcement: More Big Gigs Coming Up! The Big Gig committee has set the dates for its business plan pitch contests for the coming year. This is a collaboration between Husson, UMaine, and the towns of Orono and Old Town. Husson’s own Dr. Karl Bishop will be a Big Wig, and Husson alumnus Joe Cyr plans to be in attendance. The Husson community can participate in the audience or by pitching a business idea. Visit www.biggig.org to learn more.
School of Education In March, the School of Education participated in a three-day program review conducted by the Maine Department of Education. In addition to meeting all of the standards, the school received many commendations for their standards alignment, plans assessment, practicum supervision quality, diversity focus, student support, and their meaningful and ongoing collaboration with other schools and colleges at Husson University.
understanding and communication between aspiring healthcare professionals in different disciplines. The grant also funds training programs which included a statewide consortium on interprofessional education that was held at Husson University in October. The School of Nursing also received a $75,000 grant from the William Randolph Hearst Foundation. Thirtysix low-income, first-generation undergraduate students in Husson’s School of Nursing will be eligible for scholarships of $1,000 to $2,000 each year for up to three years.
School of Pharmacy Conrad Dhing, Ph.D., assistant dean, School of Pharmacy, is one of the 30 pharmacy educators selected for the next cohort of the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy’s academic leadership fellows program. Now in its 11th year, the program seeks to develop the nation’s most promising pharmacy faculty for roles as future leaders in pharmacy education and beyond.
School of Nursing In July, Husson’s School of Nursing received two substantial grants as part of the advanced nursing education program available through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration. Husson was the only Maine university to receive both of these prestigious grants. A $684,000 grant will help support the education of more than 40 fulltime graduate students in Husson University’s family and community nurse practitioner program over the next two years, through a combination of tuition support and stipends. A $753,000 grant, will expand the scope of a course that helps increase
Lanorris Carey, Scott Milton, Dr. Brian Piper, Samual Valley, and Whitney Jandreau represented the School of Pharmacy at the University of Utah's Annual School on Alcoholism and Other Drug Dependencies, which was held from June 15-20 in Salt Lake City. Whitney Jandreau, a Doctor of Pharmacy student, was selected to serve as a member of the National Education Standing Committee for the American Pharmacists Association – Academy of Student Pharmacists for the coming
2014-2015 academic year. The APhA– ASP is the largest and most prominent pharmacist and student-pharmacist organization in the country. Kaysie Pelletier, a second-year pharmacy student, was accepted as a participant in the highly selective Rite Aid Corporation summer internship program in Camp Hill, Penn., over the summer. Pelletier attended the eight-week internship, working with Rite Aid executives and touring east coast stores, learning how the corporate and retail side of pharmacy works. (You can read more about Pelletier in a story on page 33.)
HUSOP Academy of Student Pharmacists Wins Region I Award Scott Milton, ’16, chapter president of the Husson APhA-ASP Chapter, accepted the 2013-2014 Region 1 Operation Immunization Award at the Region I APhA-Academy of Student Pharmacists midyear meeting in October in Albany, N.Y., with 12 of his fellow HUSOP chapter members in attendance. The chapter focused on improving community health by educating 500-plus patients about the importance of vaccinations, and worked with students from the New England School of Communications to develop a public service announcement that aired on local radio and news to advertise their flu shot clinics, reaching over 100,000 people. HUSOP now competes for the national award, to be announced in March.
School of Science and Humanities In April, Husson announced the launch of a new Bachelor of Science in health sciences degree. With its emphasis on chemistry, biology, and physiology, the program is suited for a student interested in becoming a doctor of medicine, medical specialist, HUSSON UNIVERSITY
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veterinarian, dentist, speech pathologist, chiropractor, radiologist, or physician’s assistant. Patricia Bixel, Ph.D., associate academic dean and professor of history at Maine Maritime Academy, has been named dean of the School of Science and Humanities at Husson University. Bixel, who succeeded Dr. Francis Hubbard on July 28, graduated cum laude from Rice University with a Bachelor of Arts in history, obtained her Master of Arts in history from Duke, and completed her Ph.D. at Rice.
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Dr. Karl Bishop, associate professor of chemistry at Husson, and his colleagues at the company he co-founded, Cerahelix, presented a poster at the 13th International Conference on Ceramic Membranes in Brisbane, Australia on July 7. This conference is the premier venue for reporting and discussing the latest developments in the field of inorganic membranes. The
poster (“DNA Templated Ceramic Nanofiltration Membrane,” by authors T. Kirkmann, K. Bishop, S. MacKay, and D. Cassidy) presented the latest results in the testing and evaluation of a revolutionary patented membrane technology that uses DNA to template pores in a ceramic material. Husson Students Experience Summer Success at HETL Lab Charles Tapley and Ryan Bourret worked as laboratory technicians at the Maine Health and Environmental Testing Laboratory in Augusta this past summer. Other schools, such as Colby and Harvard, sent students, but Husson’s were the only ones invited back for future employment. As a result of their exceptional performance, Husson is being given the first shot at filling upcoming positions. These types of experiential learning opportunities are invaluable to science students. Charles got hands-
on experience with a wide variety of instrumentation this, along with his work in a professional lab environment, solidified his desire to work in this field. Australian Scholar Speaks on Democracy and the Great Recession The School of Science and Humanities and the Maine Chapter of the Fulbright Association sponsored “Rebuilding Democracy: Political Consequences of the Great Recession in Australia and the U.S.,” a lecture by Fulbright Scholar Richard Eccleston on Oct. 24. in Kominsky Auditorium. Eccleston, the founding director of the University of Tasmania’s Institute for the Study of Social Change, talked about the implications for state finances in the United States and Australia following the 2008 recession, and explored what it might mean for the two nations going forward.
Pink Wednesdays The dining staff wears pink every Wednesday to help raise awareness for breast cancer and also show support for Anne Metcalf, in dining services, who is a breast cancer survivor and cancer-free for 11 years.
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Current Husson nursing student Lizzy DunbarKelley riding and juggling on her way to class.
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The Husson group. From left: Anna Payne, Meredith Joyce, Tracey Arno, Mariah Arno, Bryndi Richards, Katelyn Cloutier, and Alyssa Bates.
Students Preparing for Second Trip to Dominican Republic When Husson student Mariah Arno was accepted to go on a trip to the Dominican Republic last year, she was nervous. She was the first Husson occupational therapy student to ever participate in an opportunity like this, and it was way outside her comfort zone. “I thought, ‘What did I get myself into?’” Arno recalled. “How was I going to make a difference?” The trip was through a University of Southern Maine program, Partners for Rural Health in the Dominican Republic (PRHDR). During the 2013-2014 winter break, four nursing students, one physical therapy (PT) student, one occupational therapy (OT) student, and one nursing faculty member from Husson joined other USM students, nurse practitioners, doctors, volunteers, and Peace Corps translators in an effort to provide much needed medical care in this Caribbean nation. The team spent two weeks in the rural mountains of the northwestern Dominican Republic, holding medical clinics for more than 2,000 patients in 15 rural mountain villages. The students
Husson physical therapy student Katelyn Cloutier treats a young girl at a village clinic.
were responsible for their own travel costs. They also raised funds to provide six months’ worth of medications. For Arno, whatever trepidation she’d felt about the trip quickly vanished. “The most important thing I took away from my experience was the confidence that, though I might not be able to make a difference noticed by the entire world, I can make a difference in individual patient's lives,” she said. “The pure joy and appreciation the Dominican people had for the PRHDR group was astounding. Pushing myself outside of my comfort zone to help others benefited me more than I could ever imagine.” Husson’s participation in the program, which has visited the Dominican Republic every six months for nearly 20 years, will continue. In January 2015, six senior nursing students, one OT student, one PT student, and two faculty members will return. Arno, in her fifth year of Husson’s OT program, will soon be going out on her Level II clinicals, and she’ll apply what she’s learned in the classroom to real-life situations. The Dominican
Mariah Arno in a therapy room that the group set up in the prayer room of a local church.
trip has capped an educational college experience that has included four years of field hockey and broad involvement in the Husson community. “I've thoroughly enjoyed my educational and social experiences at Husson University and I'm excited to carry these skills over into my future career,” she said. Wherever she lands professionally, Arno’s Dominican trip will be with her forever. “Sometimes I felt like the Dominican people gave more to me than I could ever give to them,” she said. HUSSON UNIVERSITY
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Above, South Korean students enjoy some summer fun and treats at the home of Lynda and John Rohman. Below, Taylor Evans with some of her new South Korean friends.
South Korean Students are Enriched by Husson Program Eighteen students from Kookmin University in Seoul, South Korea learned English and got a firsthand look at America as part of the Summer English Enrichment (SEE) program at Husson University. The enrichment program ran from July 5 until August 2, and many of the students concluded their experience with several weeks traveling through the United States.
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Each morning, students spent three hours studying the English language. In the afternoons, they participated in activities that helped them learn more about American culture. Over the course of the program, they had the opportunity to visit Acadia National Park, go shopping in Freeport, travel to Portland, and take part in a ropes activity course.
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The SEE program is part of an ongoing exchange program partnership with Kookmin University, a private university located in
Seongbuk-gu, Seoul, South Korea. As part of the exchange program, Husson University has hosted two Kookmin students and will be hosting another two in the fall. Taylor Evans, a Husson University senior, is currently studying at Kookmin as part of the Fall 2014 semester with the assistance of two scholarships. Evans has been blogging about her experiences in South Korea. Her blog addresses cultural differences from the U.S. as well as what’s going on in Korean pop culture. She frequently mentions her friend EunJi, who spent time at Husson, and posts photos and videos of her experiences. Evans has blogged about a wide range of things: religion, tourism, foreign influences in Korea, local food, sights to see, customs, and more. She gives readers a deep insight into her experiences there.
“By participating in exchange programs like the one we have with Kookmin, Husson University is giving our students the broad cultural perspectives they’ll need for the jobs of tomorrow,” said Colleen Grover, director of international initiatives at Husson University. Evans has gone from a nervous traveler to a dedicated Korean visitor in just over two months of her fourmonth stay. “To be honest, I am scared,” she wrote in her first blog post. “But even through the nervousness, I know I wouldn’t give this up. This has been a moment I have dreamed of for years.” It doesn’t take long to see how incredible her journey has been. You can read about Taylor Evans’ experiences in South Korea on her blog at lightaheadi.wordpress.com.
Husson Group Enjoys 12-day Travel/Study Trip to China On May 13, 20 students from Husson departed for a 12-day travel/study course to China, accompanied by Dr. Tom Fitzpatrick of the College of Business. After an 18-hour flight, the students weren’t disappointed. “The trip to China was amazing,” said Benjamin Robinson, an accounting major who graduated in 2014. “It was truly the trip of a lifetime. We packed more unforgettable moments into 10 days than I ever thought possible.” They visited Beijing, Huainan, Shanghai, Hong Kong, and Macau, traveling by bullet train, rickshaw, hydrofoil, and ferry across much of northeastern and southeastern China. They saw cultural icons like the Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square, the Summer Palace, Beijing Olympic Park, the Jade Buddha Temple, and toured many other places.
exchanged gifts with the staff. The students also visited and met students at the Shanghai Foreign Language Institute and the University Macau. At the University of Macau, Fitzpatrick and Professor Stephanie Shayne met with the associate dean of the College of Business to discuss a foreign exchange program between the two schools. The students also took in a Chinese acrobat show in Shanghai and a kung fu show in Beijing. In Hong Kong, they saw pandas at Ocean Park, toured one of the largest aquariums in the world, and rode a roller coaster off a mountain’s edge. On the final morning before heading home, many students swam in the South China Sea. Robinson said the trip was even better thanks to the group’s experienced tour guide.
“From walking up a mountain on the Great Wall to watching horse races in downtown Hong Kong, this trip is a must for anyone interested in traveling and learning about cultures outside of ours,” Robinson said.
“Dr. Thomas Fitzpatrick is a great tour guide with plenty of connections and a wealth of knowledge on foreign economies and customs,” he said. “This was truly the most memorable class of my life.”
The group was treated like a foreign trade delegation at the Huainan China Reconstruction Bank, where the bank chairman hosted an authentic Chinese lunch that took two days to prepare. The students toured the bank, listened to a presentation on microlending, and
Fitzpatrick has led three groups of students to China, and he’ll lead another one from May 18-29, 2015. The trip is open to undergraduates, graduates, alumni, faculty, and staff. For more information, email fitzpatrickt@husson.edu.
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“Our program does an outstanding job of preparing students for rewarding and high-paying careers.” — Rodney A. Larson, Ph.D., R.Ph. Founding Dean Husson University School of Pharmacy
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Husson pharmacy students Cristol Lavallee (above) and Kyle Price (below) gain experience and assist the community by providing flu shots and drug education.
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Husson School of Pharmacy Receives Full Accreditation In July, Husson’s five-yearold School of Pharmacy was granted full accreditation status by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE). ACPE accreditation is the hightest level available for pharmacy schools and certifies that a school has met a series of rigorous standards. It is not available until the program has graduated at least one class of students. The School of Pharmacy is also accredited, along with every program at Husson University, by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges. To date, this rigorous program has graduated 95 students. One hundred percent of the students who completed their Doctor of Pharmacy degrees at Husson University passed the national board exams required of all practicing pharmacists.
“This class demonstrated that our program does an outstanding job of preparing students for rewarding and high-paying careers as professional pharmacists,” said School of Pharmacy Founding Dean Rodney A. Larson, Ph.D., R.Ph. Pharmacy is a rapidly growing career field. The Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that the employment of pharmacists will increase 14 percent between 2012 and 2022. In addition, pharmacists earn, on average, $116,670 per year. With the new ACPE accreditation in hand, Husson’s pharmacy students and graduates are poised for great things. In fact, more than 75 percent of Husson’s first graduating class received job offers before graduating, and 100 percent were employed within six months of finishing the program.
The new program also stands to benefit rural communities in Maine, where many of Husson’s graduating pharmacists intend to practice. “In small towns across our state, rural pharmacists are administering vaccinations and monitoring the blood pressure of thousands of individuals who might not otherwise seek out medical attention because they live in remote locations,” said Larson. “In helping to bring knowledgeable pharmacists to those in need, we’re not only improving healthcare, we’re providing the business community with workplaceready employees who can contribute to making retail pharmacies, rural hospitals, and grocery stores more successful. Everyone benefits — the graduates who get great jobs, the businesses that hire them, and the rural communities they serve.”
Husson Pharmacy students participate in a community health project at Penobscot Nation. Here Husson pharmacy student Sarah Deng provides instruction on diabetes testing equipment.
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NEWS NESCom marketing communications students participated in the project by creating movie posters. Pictured right is the winning poster concept.
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Husson Film Expands Harry Potter Universe In May, the Gracie Theatre on Husson University’s Bangor campus hosted a preview screening of the new 22-minute, student-produced movie The Tale of the Three Brothers. A special 12- to 15-minute behindthe-scenes feature followed the film. The film was adapted from a story by J.K. Rowling, with permission from Warner Brothers. The original story featured in the seventh and final Harry Potter novel, The Deathly Hallows, and later released in a series of short stories entitled The Tales of Beedle the Bard. “We are so proud of our students,” said Thomas Johnston, dean of Husson University's New England School of Communications (NESCom). “Writing, producing, directing, editing, animation and special effects — they were responsible for everything necessary
to take this film from initial concept to finished product.” “This film project allowed so many of our students to work as a team, gaining real world experience and creating a wonderful finished product,” said Frank Welch, the NESCom instructor who led the student project. “It allowed them to use all of the skills they have learned in their years here at Husson, and is something they can take with them out into the work force to show their abilities.” “The results are magnificent,” Johnston said. “The outstanding creativity and production values inherent in this student project are a testament to the quality of media education available to aspiring film and television professionals through the New England School of Communications at Husson
University.” This is not the first time NESCom has shared an outstanding student production with the public. In 2011-2012, the students of NESCom completed an adaptation of Stephen King’s short story “The Last Rung on the Ladder,” which went on to win “Best Film in Maine” at the LewistonAuburn Film Festival. The short-film adaptation of The Tale of the Three Brothers was filmed in various Maine locations during the Fall 2013 semester, with postproduction and editing completed in the spring of 2014. To see The Tale of the Three Brothers trailer, visit NESCom.husson.edu/ threebrothers. As of press time, the YouTube version of the trailer has received nearly 118,000 views.
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ACADEMICS AND THE ARTS
Gracie Theatre: What’s Happening this Season The Gracie Theatre, now entering its third season, is quickly becoming a premier destination for arts and entertainment in the Greater Bangor Region, with a reputation extending well beyond the Husson community. With growing audiences and starstudded entertainment, the Gracie is known for presenting top-notch performances in an intimate venue.
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“This season has a broad appeal with a local star, a children’s favorite, a legendary icon, and a soulful songwriter,” said Jeri Misler, managing director of the theater. “At the Gracie, fans can see these stars up close and personal, and every seat is a great seat.” The Fall 2014 lineup of shows, sponsored in part by founding sponsor Bangor Savings Bank, has been packed with an exciting blend of music, comedy, and theater. In October, the popular New York City touring production of the children’s musical Pinkalicious, based on the popular children’s book series by Elizabeth and Victoria Kann, brought plenty of songs, 14 Ledger | Fall 2014
laughter, and pink cupcakes to Bangor. Children were delighted to watch Pinkalicous sing and dance her way to a cure for “pinkititis,” a condition caused by eating too many pink cupcakes. The Gracie helped kick off homecoming weekend on Oct. 17 with a musical theater tribute by three Broadway stars performing in Oh What a Night!, a revue that features the music of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons. Popular musician and singer Howie Day, a Brewer native, performed at The Gracie on Oct. 24. Known for his energetic, heartfelt shows, Day connects with audiences through the strength of his songwriting and his quirky sense of humor. His concert showcased favorites such as his top-10 hit “Collide,” as well as new material from his upcoming studio release.
During the entire season, NESCom students will be busy working behind the scenes in a variety of technical capacities. Students manage the lighting and sound while also providing stage management and stage crew services. The valuable experience they gain by working on the professional touring productions will prepare them for jobs in the entertainment industry. The recent move of Maine’s late-night talk show, The Nite Show with Danny Cashman, from its former location in Brewer to the Gracie Theatre also provides an exciting opportunity for the video majors to work on an ongoing television production. Hosting a variety of student activity events, community-focused programs, and scholarly lectures, the Gracie is a vibrant meeting place to celebrate academics and the arts.
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SATURDAY
OCTOBER 11 | 12 & 3 PM Featuring Collide and more!
HOWIE DAY
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OCTOBER 24 | 7:30 PM Personally approved by Michael Jackson
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FEBRUARY 20 | 7:30 PM Singer/Songwriter
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Paula Cole
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FRIDAY OCTOBER 17 | 7:30 PM
FRIDAY FEBRUARY 13 | 7:00 PM
OH WHAT A NIGHT!
Bizet to Broadway,
THURSDAY APRIL 9 | 7:30 PM
Featuring opera stars Richard Troxell and Kirstin Chavez
Billboard Hits of the 1960’s™
Three Blonde Moms
A comedy show even Dads will love
Arias and Songs of Love & Romance
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May 2014 Commencement
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Husson held its 115th Commencement Ceremonies on May 11, 2014 for the Bangor campus at the Cross Insurance Center and on May 17, 2014 for the Southern Maine campus. At these two ceremonies, the university awarded degrees to more than 800 undergraduate and graduate students, the largest number of degrees awarded by the educational institution since its founding in 1898.
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Honorary Degrees Mary Prybylo, RN, MSN In addition to delivering the keynote address, Mary Prybylo, RN, MSN, president and chief executive officer of St. Joseph Healthcare/St. Joseph Hospital received an honorary Doctor of Public Service degree in recognition of her lifelong commitment to serving the community and her support of access to quality health care and patient dignity.
Royce M. Cross Royce M. Cross is the president and CEO of the Cross Insurance agency, one of the largest independent insurance providers in New England. Cross received an honorary Doctor of Business Administration degree in recognition of his dedication to integrity, hard work, loyalty, and community leadership.
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Southern Maine Commencement
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On May 17, 2014 the Southern Maine Commencement Ceremonies were held at Woodfords Congregational Church in Portland. Westbrook Mayor Colleen Hilton delivered the keynote address and received Husson's 2014 Chesley Husson Award.
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NESCom Commencement The New England School of Communications (NESCom) held its 32nd Commencement Ceremony at the Newman Gymnasium on May 10, 2014. Carol Kanar, chair of Husson University’s Board of Trustees, delivered the keynote address. The Outstanding Alumni Award was presented to Samantha Hammond, ‘00. Hammond is currently employed at WLBZ 2 in Bangor.
Husson Alumni Hall of Fame recipients from left to right Bob Merowitz, Bill Goodwin, Cheryl Noyes, Gale Longo, and Tami Hilton.
Husson Honors Alumni Hall of Fame Winners Husson University recently honored a number of alumni and friends of Husson with inductions into the school’s Hall of Fame. Learn more about the winners.
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Alumni Hall of Fame Robert “Bob” Merowitz ’72 was born in Needham, Mass. in 1950 and was a first-generation college student. He graduated from Husson in 1972 with a Bachelor of Science degree in business administration. He served as vice president of his class and a member president of Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity. He got involved in real estate development immediately after graduating from Husson and launched his own condoconversion development firm, Universal Realty Corporation, in 1981. He’s since had ownership stakes in dozens of condo units, nightclubs, hotels, and other businesses. Recently, his company converted Boston’s Wonderland Ballroom into a 12-story hotel. Merowitz and his wife, Myrna, are
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active philanthropists, serving various charities in the New England region. He serves on the board of Tufts Medical Center and its Floating Hospital for Children, the board of the American Liver Association, and the board of directors for the Landmark School in Beverly, Massachusetts. William Goodwin ’63 graduated with his Bachelor of Science degree in business administration. He was a member of the Mu Sigma Chi Fraternity. Goodwin went on to receive a master’s degree in management from Webster College in St. Louis, Mo. He joined the Air Force in Bangor and served for 30 years. During this time, he served in both domestic and overseas assignments, including in Vietnam, Japan, and Korea. He worked in air traffic control, eventually rising to the rank of colonel, and serving as commander of the Communications Group at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Ohio. Since retiring, he has volunteered at the local Military
Officers Association of America chapter, the local Optimist Club, and his church.
Honorary Alumni Hall of Fame Bette Philbrick Grant was a lifetime Bangor resident, active community member, and philanthropist. Bette married her high school sweetheart Judson “Bud” Grant following their high-school graduation in 1949. The couple worked together to develop several businesses beginning with Fairmount Terrace Motel. Later ventures included The Cottage Restaurant, Broadway Furniture, and Kev-Lan. Bette worked in all facets of the business, including maid service, front desk clerk, decorator, and baker. Bette and Bud built a beautiful life together that included a very strong and personally important link to Husson: The institution’s 208-acre campus was originally the Hillman Family Dairy Farm where Bud’s mom grew up and the Grant family created
cherished memories. Bette was very active in the Bangor community, serving as a lifetime member of the Pine Tree Women’s Association, also known as The Patawa Club, and received the Abe and Freda Miller Award for her generosity to Camp CaPella. As a member of the Women’s Philanthropy Council at Husson University, she strongly supported the mission to inspire and develop women leaders in philanthropy for current and future generations. Bette passed away in September 2014.
Young Alumni Hall of Fame Tami (Wagstaff) Hilton ’98 graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in business administration with a concentration in finance from Husson College and started her career with Bangor Savings Bank in the Loan Servicing/Processing and Internal Audit areas until 2001. She then continued her mortgage/banking career with Merrill Merchants Bank as mortgage operations manager. Her career continued with a transition in
2007 to U.S. Bank Home Mortgage based in Minneapolis, Minn. She started in the Client Services/Pricing area for Correspondent and Wholesale Lending and was recently promoted to vice president. In the first quarter of 2014, she received the Circle of Service Excellence Award from a pool of 65,000 employees from U.S. Bank for the strong role she played in the creation and implementation of a new channel of business with a goal set for $1 billion in production the first year. Outside of her professional duties, she enjoys running, fund raising, and volunteering for Susan G. Komen; maintains family support for her husband’s National Guard unit; serves as treasurer for the school PTA; and most of all enjoys spending time with her husband, Mark, and eight-year-old daughter, Grace.
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education degree. During her time on campus, she participated in the Epsilon Tau Epsilon sorority, the women’s basketball team, The Spectator, and the Yearbook Club. A retired educator, she remains highly engaged with the Husson community. She recently created a gift annuity to benefit a student scholarship, and she sponsored an interactive video screen for the D. Bruce MacGregor Sports Hall of Fame Room to showcase Husson athletes’ accomplishments. A resident of Corinna, Maine, she frequently travels to Husson to attend athletic events, and helped gather fellow alumni together for a successful 50th reunion at the school. Emerson is involved with many nonprofit organizations in her region, and she was awarded the Joyce Packard Community Spirit Award this year for her generosity and involvement with numerous volunteer programs.
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Women’s Philanthropy Executive Council Honor New Members at High Tea As Husson University President Robert Clark welcomed members of the Women’s Philanthropy Council to a high tea service at the Darling Atrium of the Beardsley Meeting House on May 19, he shared an old Tibetan saying: “A mind without thoughts is like tea without leaves.” Thanks in large part to the volunteer work done by members of the council, Husson’s team of educators have been able to help their students develop “a potent brew that leads to career success,” said Clark.
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During the opening remarks of the tea service, which was attended by approximately 40 guests, President Clark honored members of the Women’s Philanthropy Council for their contributions to the school over the past year. Chief among these achievements was the formation of a new scholarship fund with an initial $25,000 endowment. This scholarship will provide needed financial aid each year to a student who might not otherwise be able to afford to attend Husson University. Additionally, the Women’s Philanthropy Council has launched a new annual speaker series. In April, Husson hosted a lecture by alumna Saundra Pelletier, the CEO of WomanCare Global, an organization that provides 22 Ledger | Fall 2014
affordable contraceptives to women in developing countries. In her presentation “From Girls to Great,” Pelletier spoke with the Husson community about how empowering women is a key to global health and sustainability. Following President Clark’s introductory remarks, honorary alumna Susan Carlisle took the podium. Carlisle, a Husson Trustee, and her husband David have established an endowed scholarship at Husson that is awarded to a student from northern Penobscot County, Maine. Her speech spotlighted the importance of investing in education, and in providing mentorship for young women. “What we are celebrating, in addition to recognizing our own strong personal investment in education, is our commitment to mentor, befriend, and share with women of all ages and all walks of life, whatever kernels of knowledge or seeds of inspiration we possess, so that they may cultivate and nurture their own journeys,” she said. Carlisle then shared a heartwarming anecdote: While attending an organizational council meeting two years ago, she was discussing her reasons for setting up a scholarship fund when she noticed that the young woman seated beside her
was crying. After she’d finished talking, the young woman, Amanda Cummings, leaned over to tell her that she had been the beneficiary of the Carlisles’ scholarship. “This incident gave a face and a new meaning to philanthropy for me,” said Carlisle. “Since then, Amanda and I have become good friends, and I cherish her friendship and take pride in how well she has used our gift.” Cummings, who is pursuing an MBA at Husson and who now works as the university’s alumni director, was the next person to address those attending the high tea. As an active member of the Women’s Philanthropy Council, “being part of this group of talented, intelligent, generous, and powerful women has helped shape my future,” said Cummings. “I’ve learned how to be a selfless leader and what it truly means to give back to an institution that I hold near and dear to my heart.” Carlisle and Cummings' speeches spotlighted the human side of philanthropy by showcasing the impact that the Carlisles’ scholarship gift made on Cummings' life. More than simply an opportunity to network, the high tea helped the members of the Women’s Philanthropy Council see the true rewards of their important work.
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50th Reunion Reception Brings Together Alumni from Across the Nation to One College Circle Over 40 Husson alumni from the class of 1964 gathered for a reception at the newly renovated D. Bruce MacGregor Sports Hall of Fame Room in the Newman Gymnasium in June. For many of those in attendance, this was the first time they had reconnected since graduation over 50 years ago. Over the course of the evening, alumni took an enjoyable trip down Memory Lane over Bordeaux and Champagne. Paul Husson shared a poignant reflection on life in 1964, which filled the room with palpable nostalgia and spirited laughter. Jackie Emerson and Jim Carlisle rose to the occasion and challenged the class of 1964 to raise $64,000 by the close of 2014 to create and endow a scholarship for a Husson business student. Within one hour, nearly half of the challenge amount was raised. We invite all alumni of the class of ‘64 to participate in this opportunity to enrich the Husson experience for a deserving student. Please send your gift intention to the Class of 1964 Scholarship Challenge and proudly display your Husson pride. We thank you for your support. And for the members of the class of 1965, it’s not too early to begin thinking about next year’s reunion. Mark your calendars and plan to join us on campus June 26-27, 2015. It’s a great opportunity to see old friends and rekindle your connection with Husson University.
Husson Announces the 2014 Sports Hall of Fame Husson University is pleased to announce the 2014 Sports Hall of Fame class. This year’s class includes field hockey and softball player Dawn Doucette-Kaplan; volleyball’s Anne Polk; Tom Coughlan from men’s basketball and soccer; baseball’s James Zukowski; football’s David Chase; and the 1989 men’s basketball team. The group was inducted on Friday, Nov. 21 at the Sports Hall of Fame Dinner at the Hilton Garden Inn in Bangor.
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“We are excited to announce this year’s Sports Hall of Fame class,” said Husson University Director of Athletics Frank Pergolizzi. “This group constitutes individuals and a team that hold special places in Husson’s athletic history. We enjoyed the evening with them.”
“I am pleased to announce that the Husson University Sports Hall of Fame Committee has selected five outstanding student athletes and an equally outstanding team for this year’s induction into its Hall of Fame,” said Husson Sports Hall of Fame Chairman Bruce MacGregor. “David, Anne, Dawn, James, and Tom not only excelled in their respective sports, but they also served as role models for future student-athletes. The 1989 Men’s Basketball Team — with a 35-3 record — set high standards for future teams, and it is fitting that this team returns to campus for induction on its 25th reunion year.”
1989 Men’s Basketball Team
Anne Marie Polk
Hall of Fame head coach Bruce MacGregor’s 1989 Husson men’s basketball team notched a program-record 35-3 season, reaching as high as fourth in the national rankings.
Women’s Volleyball
The team reeled off 16 straight wins to open the season, and went on to win the Western Maine Athletic Conference title, the NAIA District V title, and advance to the NAIA National Tournament. The team averaged over 101 points per game while outscoring their opponents by an average of 35 points. The team featured four Husson Sports Hall of Fame members: Mark Taylor, the leading scorer on the team with 22.2 points per game; Buster Frederick, who nearly averaged a double-double with 14.7 points and 9.8 rebounds per contest; Shawn Bolden, who pitched in with 10.4 points and 8.7 rebounds; and Bobby Campbell, who had eight points per game. The team still holds school records for total points scored in a season (3,860), most field goals made (1,531), most attempts (3,084), highest three-point percentage (43.9 percent), most rebounds (1,766), most assists (988), most steals (561), and most 100-point games (22).
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Polk was a three-time First Team AllNAC selection (2003-05) on the women’s volleyball team. During those three years, the team achieved a record of 57-30, with Polk leading the team to the NAC semi-finals on three occasions. She holds the school record for attack percentage with 40.1 and is second in aces with 307. Polk also ranks third in program history with 821 kills and is seventh in total attacks with 1,625. Her 386 kills in 2005 are still a program record, as is her .483 attack percentage in 2005 and her 132 aces in 2004. Polk graduated from Husson in 2007.
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Dawn Doucette-Kaplan Field Hockey & Softball Doucette-Kaplan was part of the program’s first field hockey team in 1997 and led the team to winning records in three of her four years. She was named to the MAC AllConference teams in 1999-2000, including earning Player of the Year accolades in 1999. She notched 20 goals and 20 assists in 33 games played while serving twice as team captain. She was also named All-Conference in softball in 1998 and was a two-time captain. Doucette-Kaplan is the first field hockey player to be inducted into the Hall of Fame. Despite only playing in 33 career games, Doucette-Kaplan ranks third in career assists (20), seventh in gamewinning goals (six), eighth in points (60), 10th in goals (20), and sixth in season assists with nine in 2000. Off the field, Doucette-Kaplan was a four-time member of the dean’s list and earned Husson’s Business Award in 2001 while serving as the student government president in 2000-01. She graduated in 2001.
Tom Coughlan
outstanding play, Husson captured the Northeast College Conference title. He is a 1964 graduate of Husson. Coughlan is being inducted posthumously. Coughlan's wife and daughters received his posthumous award.
James Zukowski Baseball Zukowski, a pitcher, led Husson to the MAC Championship as a freshman in 1997, recording the win in the Championship contest. As a sophomore, he was named an NAIA AllRegion and led the then Husson Braves to a second conference title. The following season he was named All-Conference, All-Region, and honorable mention NAIA All-American as Husson finished as the MAC runner-up. As a senior, he helped lead the team to another spot in the MAC Championship game. Zukowski is tied for third all-time at Husson for wins in a season (six in 1999), third in complete games in a season (seven in 1998), tied for fourth in career wins (20), fourth in complete games (18), and fourth in innings pitched (221.2). He graduated from Husson in 2000.
David Chase
Men’s Basketball & Men’s Soccer Coughlan was Husson’s starting center on the Northeast College Conference championship teams in 1963 and 1964. He was named the winner of the Nelson Degrasse Award for outstanding senior on the team after averaging 15.5 points per game during the 1964 season. He also set records at the time for most free throws made (10 vs. Ricker) and most rebounds in a game (22 against New Haven College) during his senior season. Coughlan also starred on the soccer team as a senior. He was the starting goalkeeper and led the team to a 6-1 season while making 70 saves with an 89.7 save percentage and a pair of shutouts. His save percentage ranks third in program history. Thanks to Coughlan’s
Football Chase was a twotime captain for the Eagles football team in 2005 and 2006 and led the team to a win over Division I-AA LaSalle in 2006. He is the all-time leader in pass attempts (573), pass completions (256), passing yards (3,450), passing touchdowns (31), and passing yards per game (104.5). Chase is a 2008 graduate of Husson. Save the date! Next year's Sports Hall of Fame weekend events will be December 4-5, 2015. HUSSON UNIVERSITY
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Donors and Scholarship Recipients Celebrated at Luncheon The Women’s Philanthropy Council hosted Husson's 2014 Scholarship Recognition Luncheon. At the luncheon, its members got together to celebrate student achievements. In 2013-2014, Husson University awarded $7.5 million in institutional and endowed financial aid. Endowed scholarships are a vital source of support for our students. “This talented group of community leaders, alumni, and friends of the university inspires women to give of their time, talent and resources to our educational institution,” said Husson University President Robert A. Clark. “They also help develop women as philanthropists in an effort to benefit today’s students — as well as future generations.” “The scholarship event was an overwhelming success,” Clark said.
The investment you make in today’s young people is an investment you make in your community. Clark noted that 96 percent of Husson undergrads have financial needs, 85 percent receive some kind of aid, and 17 percent come from households with adjusted gross incomes of $25,000 or less. “Donor generosity provides students the support they need to get a great education,” he said. Featured at the luncheon was student Kaysie Pelletier, whose battle against flu-induced heart failure at age 17 inspired her to pursue a career as a pharmacist. Pelletier’s emotional presentation hit home with luncheon attendees. (You can read Kaysie’s inspiring story in this issue of the Ledger on page 33.) “To all the donors who are here today, I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart,” Pelletier told the crowd. “Because of you, students like me have a chance to have a great life. We wouldn’t be nearly as successful without your generosity.” Alumna Sue Cyr spoke to the crowd about the life-changing power of education. Cyr and her husband, Joe, who own Cyr Bus Lines, created the Thomas E. Thornton, Jr. Husson Alumnus Endowed Scholarship Fund, which this year provided 26 Ledger | Fall 2014
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financial support to over 40 students. The Cyrs both attended Husson and have since gone on to build the family’s business into Maine’s largest school bus company, also offering charter coach service in Maine and beyond. Cyr spoke of the importance of what the council does. “Were it not for the generosity of our Women’s Philanthropy Council and other donors, many Husson students wouldn’t be able to afford to go to college,” she said. “They’d be denied all of the opportunities that education provides.” Cyr said that 350 Husson students received special scholarships this year, with many of them in attendance at the luncheon. She asked for others to join their efforts to increase that number. “Husson University is a vital part of our community — just as scholarships are to the students who need them,” she said. According to Cyr, the students supported today will be the leaders of tomorrow. “They’ll influence everything we see and do,” Cyr said. “The investment you make in today’s young people is an investment you make in your community, in your state and in your country.”
Giving Societies
through June 30th. The gifts may be unrestricted, restricted for a special purpose, or designated to the endowment fund.
Cumulative Giving
1898 Society The 1898 Society recognizes major donors to Husson University. These giving societies recognize individuals, corporations, foundations and organizations whose lifetime cumulative gifts have reached $100,000 or more. University Society $1 Million+ College Circle Society $750,000+ Commerce Hall Society $500,000+ Adams Society $250,000+ Bass Park Society $100,000+
Annual Giving
Green & Gold Society The Green & Gold Society recognizes donors who have made a gift within the last fiscal year, which runs from July 1st
In gratitude...
Husson sincerely thanks all of its donors who helped to make July 1, 2013 – June 30, 2014 a successful year.
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1898 Society
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University Society ($1 Million+) Anonymous Bernard Osher Foundation Joseph & Suzanne Cyr ’62/’65 Edward ’64 & Mary Ellen Darling The Estate of Merrill D. Dollar ’49, ’95* Richard E. Dyke ’58, ’76 Harold Alfond Foundation
Commerce Hall Society ($500K+) Anonymous Bangor Savings Bank & Foundation John Boucher ’66 Norma M. James ’43, ’05 John E. Kilgore, Jr. ’95* Richard ’65 & Alice Trott
Adams Society ($250K+) Harold Alfond*
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years to Husson University. These gifts can be outright gifts, pledge payments, or multi-year pledges and may be unrestricted, restricted for President’s Council a special purpose, or designated to Chair $25,000+ the endowment fund. Founder $10,000+ Planned Giving Benefactor $5,000+ Patron $1,000+ Chesley H. 21st Century Council Husson, Sr. Husson Sponsor $500+ Society Participating Donor $250+ Named in memory Century Donor $100+ of “Chief” Husson, Member $1+ the Society has been established Consecutive Giving to recognize and The Bell honor donors who have generously Tower Society provided or plan to provide gifts to The Bell Tower Husson University through bequests, Society recognizes trusts and other life income gifts. donors who have made gifts in the last three or more consecutive
Anonymous Davidson Dawson & Clarr LLP Davis Family Foundation Ross Y. Furman ’72 George I. Alden Trust Foundation Charles M. & Kelli Theriault Hutchins Robert D. O’Donnell ’72, ’82, ’05 Bob ’67 & Fran O’Keefe W. Thomas Sawyer, Jr. & Bonnie Sawyer Pearl P. Schoppe ’36* Helene F. Staples ’43* G. Peirce Webber ’89* Robert ’65, ’93 & Dee White John W. Winkin
Bass Park Society ($100K+) Amelia Peabody Charitable Fund Robert & Kathryn Anderson ’64/’64 Anonymous Estate of Carl Baumann Douglas ’77 & Ana Brown* David & Susan Carlisle
Bob & Tricia Clark Cross Insurance EMHS Foundation Fleet Investment Service Freightliner of Maine Inc. Arthur ’66, ’96 & Jennifer Fuller Virginia S. Glidden ’42, ’58* Hannaford Charitable Foundation Christopher Hutchins Libra Foundation Maine Community Foundation LaJune S. Means ’99* Putnam Investments Quirk Auto Park Shirley K. Richard ’55, ’91* Stephen & Tabitha King Foundation Sidney ’09 & Nancy Unobskey Warner-Lambert Lloyd & Jaciel Willey William Randolph Hearst Foundation Harold W. & Jane I. Worthen*
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ANNUAL GIVING
Green & Gold Society President’s Council Chair ($25K+)
Anonymous Bangor Savings Bank John Boucher ’66 David & Susan Carlisle Bob & Tricia Clark Edward ’64 & Mary Ellen Darling The Estate of Merrill D. Dollar ’49, ’95* Jacqueline A. Emerson ’64 Daniel ’83 & Sherry Hutchins Hilda Hutchins McCollum ’08 Norma M. James ’43, ’05 Robert ’79 & Linda Ronan The Estate of Helene F. Staples ’43* Robert ’65, ’93 & Dee White
Founder ($10K+)
Roger A. Daigle ’72 Arthur ’66, ’96 & Jennifer Fuller Scott A. Gardner ’87 Bette L. Grant* The Estate of Stephen F. Judy* Tom & Mary Martz Cheryl & Fred A. Noyes Krit Ratanarak ’70 Richard E. Dyke Foundation Rite Aid Pharmacy James G. Sargent Vermont Association of Broadcasters Walgreen’s
Benefactor ($5K+)
Bangor Travel Services Catherine M. Cummings EMHS Foundation Carol & Stephen Kanar Liberty Mutual Gale Longo Gene Nardi ’63 Bob ’67 & Fran O’Keefe Gary P. Toper ’71 Vermont Mutual Insurance Group WBRC Architects & Engineers Wells Fargo Advisors
Patron ($1K+)
Anonymous (2) Bangor Daily News Bar Harbor Bank & Trust Thomas ’66 & Joyce Barrows Bill & Betsy Beardsley Bega Inc - McDonald’s Bangor Blue Hill Memorial Hospital
C. Keith Bolster ’64 Michael & Roberta Burke ’69/’66 Daniel ’72 & Nancy Coffey Lynne Coy-Ogan & Robert Ogan Charles ’73 & Betsy Cressy Brent ’94, ’01 & Lori Cross Cross Insurance Richard D. III ’72 & Brenda Crowe Nancy Cunliffe ’69 Wayne E. Cunningham ’70 CVS Caremark Charitable Trust Inc. Joseph & Suzanne Cyr ’62/’65 Dead River Company Elizabeth J. Donovan ’67, ’95 John (Jack) P. Donovan ’66 EBS Building Supply Envirolight & Disposal, Inc. Janet L.G. Fitzgerald Patrick J. & Norleen E. Fleming Garelick Farms General Electric Foundation Glenn ’81 & Robin Goodwin Earl ’69, ’92 & Bouakham Goodyear Joseph D. ’64 and Marilyn Gould* Benjamin Grant E. Randy Grava ’65 Hannaford Bros. Co. Philip ’77 & Christie Harriman Gregory W. Hatfield ’71 Jonathan and Sarah Henry Peter N. ’69 & Althea C. Higgins Holiday Inn Husson University School of Pharmacy Class of 2014 Charles M. & Kelli Theriault Hutchins Stephen ’68 & Sunny Jacobs John T. Cyr & Sons, Inc. Deborah ’87, ’10 and Stephen Johnson Thomas & Patricia Johnston Lafayette Hotels Marcia G. Lenz ’00, ’11, ’12 Ralph Leonard ’00 Evelyn Lutz ’83 & Gerry Palmer, Sr. D. Bruce & Christine MacGregor Maine Association of Broadcasters Dean & Sharon McDougal ’64/’62 Arthur E. McKenzie ’48 Mid-Coast Fine Antiques of Maine Leonard & Renee Minsky Thomas ’68 & Peg Monahan Fred M. and Chris Newman Michael ’75 & Amy Papera Sarah & Richard Pendleton People’s United Bank Francis Pergolizzi & Mary Hollister Laures T. Perkins Pfizer Foundation Ruth B. Purtilo & Vard R. Johnson
Robert & Tricia Quirk W. Thomas Sawyer, Jr. & Bonnie Sawyer Richard D. Scovil Shaws Osco/New Albertson’s, Inc. Shell Oil Foundation Susan E. Skinner ’76 Mitchell & Florence Sleeper Warren ’65 & JoAnne Smith Clarence R. ’84 & Jane P. Snyder Donald & Kristine Sperry ’69/’69 Sports Arena Ruth G. Stearns ’35, ’80 Teresa & Ernest Steele ’63,’10/’63 Victor ’74 & Kathryn Sterne Richard ’65 & Alice Trott Thomas J. Valley Varney Auto Randy ’87 & Angela Wadleigh Susan Warren Wight’s Sporting Goods George ’83 & Alexandra Wildey John A. Wood ’65 Zonta Club of Bangor
21st Century Council Husson Sponsor ($500+)
Robert & Linda (Sutherland) Allen Baker, Newman & Noyes Ronald E. Bishop ’60 Merle A. ’70, ’85 & Joan Bragdon Michael J. Brennan ’70 Robert H. ’65 & Anne Brown Robert C. & Tammy J. Campbell ’92/’91, ’96 David J. Casavant Sheila Chesley Roland W. Cyr ’69 & Elizabeth Bicknell Jack W. Donovan ’64 Bobby & Stefanie Duron Veronica Eustice Jason R. Falvey ’08/’10 Mary P. FitzPatrick Stephen ’67 & Judith Flanagan Betty Constantine Floris Gain ’79 & Jacqueline Francis Kevin ’74 & Eleanor Fries Bruce A. & Cynthia C. Grainger ’90/’90 Donald Guimond ’80 George ’60 & Sheila Hamilton Ralph G. & Joyce A. Harvey ’61/’76 Ken ’70 & Linda Hews Judith A. Horan-Howard & Joe Howard James & Patsy Husson ’75/’06 Karen M. Kydd ’78, ’84 Macpage LLC Maine State Volleyball Assoc Inc.
Dewey & Linda Martin Dennis ’66 & Judith McLellan Joanne B. Miller Cheryl ’99 & Paul Morrow, Sr. Robert ’75, ’81 & Melissa Norris Otis I Atwell Certified Public Accountants Doug ’69 & Jan Owens Robert ’72 & Linda Plourde Larry Richard ’56 Brenda Rich-Pike Lynda & John Rohman ’03/’77 Adrien J. Roy Jr. ’74 John & Katherine Rubino Stephen ’74 & Barbara Ruel Irving ’68 & Carol Schneider Tracy Harding & Aimee Smith Gary J. Smith ’91 State Farm Companies Foundation Claire Sutton ’84 Matthew ’89, ’91 & Mary Thompson Hyla J. ’67 & Elizabeth Tracy Unum Group Donald P. & Janice R. White ’75/’76 Patricia Whitney Michael S. Winograd Frederick & Martha Winzler ’71/’72 Fred & Terri Wlodarski Jeffrey Wren Marion S. Wright ’42
Participating Donor
($250+) Robert ’68 & Marlene Apprich Edward ’64 & Lyne Asselin Bangor Lions Club Theodore Barber ’50 & Lois Hammond David J. & Sno L. Barry ’97 M. Robert Barter ’50 Kevin & Kimberly Bernier Wayne N. Bouchard ’73 Wilma A. Bradford ’85 John & Theresa Bragg Robert H. Brandow ’88 Win ’02 & Wendy Brown Benjamin C. Bubar, IV ’03 William ’64 & Helen Carney Cornelius N. & Dorothy J. Cerbone ’72/’66 Co-operative Insurance Companies Mikal Crawford Kris Doody ’97 & David Winslow Deborah Drew John & Deborah Dube ’84/’84 Eaton Peabody Jill K. & Dave Fiore Donat ’70 & Rosemary Fournier Michel ’68 & Catherine Francoeur Gannett Foundation
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Bill ’63 & Gail Goodwin Eric Gordon & Donna Festa Julia M. Green Lois L. Hammond T.K. Hanlon ’64 Marie & Mark Hankinson Betty J. Harris Valerie M. Herbert William Hutchins ’02 Donna Kousaie Rodney A. Larson Joyce A. Leveille ’53 Jeffrey ’78 & Ellen Levitz William Lindblad Marilyn M. MacLeod Buffie McCue Robert D. Menucci ’70 & Francine Kollias Miller Drug Company James E. Miller ’71 & Mollie L. Noyes Mylan Institute of Pharmacy Christine Palmer Steven Pelletier ’90 Cynthia Peterson ’86 Fred Phillips ’71 Marc ’72 & Cheri Quinlan Roof Systems of Maine Elizabeth C. Russell ’82, ’91 Marion P. Scott Larry Sexton ’09 John M. & Charlotte D. Soares ’71/’70 Constance & Jonathan Sprague Paula Tingley Al & Pat Trask ’62/’62, ’81 Calvin E. & Deborah G. True Gail E. Tudor UBS Foundation Kissy Walker ’03 Wells Fargo Educational Matching Gift Program Ralph White ’63 & Joni Averill White Stephen M. ’72 & Judy Zuckerman
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Century Donor ($100+)
Frank C. & Sandra M. Ackley ’61/ ’59 Cheryl L. Adams Adams Real Estate George ’59 & Ann Albert Gerald W. & Mary E. Albert ’67/’66 Anita B. Allen ’41 Geneva S. ’49, ’95 & Carroll Allen Janice L. Anderson ’64 Robert ’69 & Judith Anderson Anonymous Associated Sewer Contractors AstraZeneca Carroll H. Austin ’48 Alan L. Baker ’04 Ed & Anne Baker Michael T. Ballard ’87 Paula M. Ballesteros ’94, ’05 Bangor Nursing & Rehab Center
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H. Gwen Bartlett Sandra Bartlett Robert B. Bassett ’84 Diana Beaudoin ’11 & Jacques Cohen Joseph Bednar Nelson Belisle ’66 Kevin and Susan Bell ’81/’80 William ’67 & Mary Ann Bergmann Rodney & Janet Bernier Berry Dunn Ellen G. ’69 & Jeffrey Berson Joanne L. Perron Binette ’71 & Michael Binette Renee M. Bishop ’89 & Duane E. Graves ’88 Carole & David Blomberg Phyllis Blood Sandy Blood Bomarc, Inc Ray & Marlo Bradford Mel & Barbara Braverman Blake ’68 & Judy Brown Charles ’63 & Rosalie Burns, Jr. John F. Butler ’70 Deborah L. Calligan ’71 David ’66 & Dawna Campbell Zaharchuk Family Warren ’98, ’08 & Nicole Caruso John G. Chapman Lee & Ann Chick Roger & Greta Choquet Edward (Ted) Cianchette, Jr. & Ann (Gauthier) Cianchette ’81/’81 John R. & Elizabeth-Ellen Clark John W. Clark, P.A. Mark V. Clark ’78 E.H. Marcelle Coffin ’48 Richard V. ’72 & Claudia Collier Susan M. Collins ’97 Arthur ’56 & Betty Comstock Scott Conant ’83 Ron ’63 & Mary Ann Condon Cindy Connelley Tim & Amanda Cooley ’05, ’12 Joyce A. & Gerard L. Cote ’66 Gloria Y. Coulston ’77 Alfred & Ann Cowett Robert E. Cox ’67 Edward H. Cramer ’60 Creative Print Services Amanda L. Cummings ’12 Kimberly A. Davis Linda A. Deveau ’77 Melody G. Devoe ’83 Conrad W. Dhing Brian G. Donahue Carolyn Dorfman Susan B. Drinkwater Judy Lawler Richard & Helen Dudman Kimberly Dyer Clif Eames ’84 Lynne ’87 & Michael Estes
Liana Fellis ’07, ’12 Kathryn A. Foley Valerie & James R. Foster, Sr. Harry Fraser ’75 Daniel & Carol Ann Friedman Ervin J. Fuller ’71 Sheri L. Fuller James Gallant ’05 Richard C. Gibson & E. Merrill Pritham RN Ralph W. Girafalco ’66 Ronald ’63 & Ellen Giroux Janine A. Gmitter Lori & Brian Goler Mildred L. Goodness ’53, ’96 Robert G. Goodwin ’69 Phyllis Goss ’48 Susan ’80 & Brian Goss Danielle Gough Michael ’85 & Tami ’85 Gower Fran M. ’46 & Guy Grant Dr. Philip C. Grant ’10 Vance Gray Green Point Iris ’41 & Carl Grimmer Clifton & Ulrike Guthrie Kathleen A. Harkins ’07 & Leyton E. Sewell Patricia L. Hayes Donald G. Hebert ’71 Richard E. Herron ’79 D. Merrill Hersey Leon & Audrey Higgins Natalie G. House ’55 James ’67 & Rita Hunt Lynn Brooks Hunt ’72, ’90 Paul ’09 & Judith Husson IBM Corporation Fred J. Iffland ’66 Rodney F. Irish ’67 Eric & Jane Jarvi Arthur & Janice Jean ’73/’74 Johnson Outdoors Park O. III & Eunice F. Johnson Mary Jude Beverly E. Kane ’59 Peter Kann John H. & Carol J. Kearney ’70/’71 Robert Kilpeck Donald ’81 & Gretchen Knapton Cynthia ’80 & Bernard Kubetz David M. ’81 & Laurie G. LaChance Land O’Lakes Foundation Leo J. LaPlante ’69, ’88 Barbara Lilly ’54 G. Allen & Russette Litalien Martha P. Littlefield Marlene A. Lloyd ’67 Mary B. Locke Richard Loveless ’68 Richard P. & Karen A. Lund John ’63 & M. Jean Lynch Edgar ’51, ’96 & Daphne Mace Wendy MacKenzie
Keith & Karlene Mahaney Martha B. Matloff Fran Mauriello ’66 Mayo Regional Hospital Michael & Kelly McCaffrey ’99/’99 Frank McGrady Nelson A. McLean ’52 Brittany M. Mellor Ed Meo Robert ’72 & Myrna Merowitz Edward ’70 & Diane Merrill Mark Messer Bernard Bill & Gloria Miller Lewis H. Miller ’87 Henrietta ’65 & Raymond Montagna Barbara Moody Judith & Frank Morgan ’57/’58 Penny & Robert Neal Shaun Nettleton William E. Noelte ’69 Joseph ’52 & Delphine O’Brien Louise O’Donnell ’80 W. Craig ’70 & Anne Parsons Margaret ’67 & Phillip Patzner Walter & Janice Peabody Jethro ’70 & Diana Pease Anne C. Perry ’98 Peters Construction Consultants, Inc. Gerard Picard ’59 Pneuma Clinic Consulting Services Don ’75 & Cathy Provencal Carol J. Putansu Dean ’70 & Penny Read Alfred J. Redmond ’75 James J. Reichardt ’68 Changhua S. Rich Mary A.’75 & Thomas Riley J. Daniel Robinson Martha G. Rollins Christine A. Roman ’72 Kathryn J. Braggins ’13 & Nicholas Rossignol Scott A. Roy William Roy Carol ’85 & Mark Russell Gary Sadonis ’73 Elizabeth S. Salustro C. Bruce ’77 & Constance Sandstrom Marie Schramke Erland E. Seavey ’74 Ellen L. Severance ’58 Benjamin & Rosalie Shapero Paul & Jane Shapero Jane L. Shaw ’63 Larry ’92 & Taffy Shaw Gary W. & Barbara C. Smith Sid ’76 & Donna Snow Gerard R. St. Jean ’62 Marion C. Staples ’50, ’95 Charles R. Stauffer Peter Stewart Summit Sound
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Betsy ’58 & Alan Switzer Patricia A. Tallington Guy ’75 & Judith Tenney The Fitch Company Dorothy ’57 & George Thomas Elizabeth & Frederick Thomas Clarence H. Thorne ’39, ’96 Bourke C. Trask ’53 Judith Tucker Don Tyler Andrew & Betsy Vanadestine Monica ’00 & Lucas Vanadestine Clayton A. Veno ’50 Verizon Foundation David M. Vickery ’77 J. Douglas Wellington Clyde E. Wentworth ’72 Cassandra White White Hill Shopping Center Mary A. Whited ’79 Nancy L. Whitehouse Wayne & Shirley Whitney ’46, ’95 Tracey ’92 & Guy Whitten Evan Williams Cecil D. Wilson ’56
Milton R. Wright ’62 Bob W. Ziegelaar John D. ’81 & Marie Zinck
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Anna C. Abbotoni Jamila Abdelkadir ’14 Omar M. Abdi ’13 Pamela J. Adams ’14 Ashley Albert ’14 Joel J. Albert ’50 Brenn E. R. Alexander ’13 Thomas R. Allan ’87 Nicholas C. Allen Richard J. Allen ’67 Sue Ann ’97 & John Allen David R. Allman & Tim S. Robertson Ana Alvarado ’14 Ashley G. Amiot ’14 Fredrick Anakwah ’14 Fred L. Andrews ’14 Nicole L. Andrews ’13 John T. Annarella ’68 Anonymous
Anthony Arico, Jr. ’74 Jacob Arsenault ’14 Abiy Afsaw ’14 Doreen Augherton ’56, ’66 Bethany Austin Kelly Austin ’90 Yasmeen L. Badich ’14 Shuhua Bai Robert P. Baker Michael & June Baldacci ’95 Tina E. Ball ’14 Louise M. Banville ’99 John D. Baretta ’68 Erin Camille Barker ’14 Keira Barlow ’14 E. Jeff Barnes ’88 Lexi Beals ’14 Bedford High School Brandon L. Bemis ’14 Lance Bernier ’14 Robert ’68 & Joyce Bernier Derrick R. Bernosky ’14 Michael P. ’72 & Geraldine Bielecki James R. Bilancia Matthew Blake ’13
Jim ’74 & Claudia Blanchette George F. Blood Jr. ’57 Raymond Bloom ’14 Jane M. Boddy ’76 Tabitha Bogue Michel Bolduc ’68 Carleen M. Booker ’71 Matthew Bosk ’14 Martina Bosse ’14 Bradley Bouchard ’14 Emma Bouchard ’14 Martha L. Bouchard ’63 Gerald ’71 & Jacinthe Bourgoin Stephanie Boutin ’95 Jay W. Boyce ’99 Mildred Boyce ’14 Cheryl L. Boyle ’76 Tyler Bradbury ’14 Janice Moody Bradeen ’58 Kaylee Bradford ’14 Cathy A. Bradley ’00 Patricia E. & Thomas F. Brady Noelle Braley ’14 Kristen Brasier ’14 Ekaterina Breus ’14
Successful Graduate Advises Students to Seek Opportunity
Jack Lynch has donated to Husson nearly every year since he graduated in 1963. From the start, this made sense. Lynch started out life as a young man who dropped out in the 10th grade. While serving in the military, he had an epiphany. “I saw people who had education just marching right by me,” he said. “A light bulb turned on. I thought, ‘Wow, education’s the key.” He started at Ricker College in Houlton but quickly moved to Husson for a deeper concentration in business education while his wife finished her
nursing degree at Eastern Maine General Hospital. The education he received at Husson completely changed his life. While his friends took their graduation summer off, he wrote letters to the biggest companies in the nation – and Ford Motor Company offered him a job. At the time, he was the highest-paid Husson graduate ever. Ford wanted talented employees who could move quickly, embrace change and ride the company fast track. But after a few years, by then with two children, he declined a major promotion to return to New England for something more important. “Ford was wonderful, but it was not going to be right for my family,” he recalled. After managing various factories that produced potato chips, shoes, and shirts, Lynch went into corrugated
packaging. After a merger eliminated his position around 1980, he and two friends continued in that business together until the early 2000s. Since then, he’s worked as an independent medical products representative. Lynch has served on Husson’s alumni board and as its president, and he shared the dais with Sen. Edmund Muskie when the new Husson campus was dedicated in the 1960s. He’s seen it grow into the university it is today. “They’ve done wonderfully,” he said. “They’ve had some good leadership.” Now 79, ready to ease up after such a successful career, he has some advice for current students. “There is opportunity if you go seeking it, but it means rolling up your sleeves,” he said. “It’s not going to come to you. You’ve got to go find it.”
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Jean ’66 & Richard Bridges Greg Music-Bridges ’13 Robert Brookings Dan M. Brooks ’69, ’82 Heather Broussard ’11, ’14 Ashley Ahimsa Brown ’14 Benjamin Brown ’14 David K Brown ’13 Logan Brown ’14 Sonya Brown ’14 Amy Bruns ’10 Karen M. Buckingham ’69 Buildings Etcetera Craig & Anita Burgess Joshua Burgess ’14 Daniel Burk ’14 Kacie Burke ’14 Helen ’00 & Stephen Burlock James A. Burns ’68 Darcy ’89 & Robert Butler Frank N. Butler ’69 Alta K. Butts ’14 Kevin M. Byrne ’12 Michael & Debra Byrne Matthew B. Caldwell ’14 Gregory Cameron Clayton Camire ’14 Helen ’62 & Phillip Campbell Joseph Campbell Kristen Card Laura Carey Totman ’14 Tonya Carlson ’14 Mabel Carmichael ’36 Charlene Carter ’47 Nora Carter ’11, ’14 Caroline Casey ’14 Bethany Joy Castle ’14 Sarah Castle ’14 Sterling Caver ’14 Matthew Chabe & Elizabeth Viselli Chevron Humankind Emily A. Child ’13 Marilyn K. Christian ’55 Courtney Churchill ’14 Mavis E. Churchill ’62, ’81 Judith M. ’59 & Robert C. Cimbollek ’59 Nancy Randall Clark ’62, ’87 Belle Clendening Faye H. Clisham ’48 Rebecca Colson ’04 Cristanna & Richard Cook Matthew Cooper ’14 Sara B. Corey ’12 Ellen M. Corkery ’66 Ronald Cormier ’97 Cecile Costello ’99 Jessie Cote ’14 Roch Cote ’14 Sarah Cotnoir ’14 Leigh ’64 & Samol Cowing Donna R. Crane Donna Crema ’14 Hannah Criss ’14
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Kelly Jo Cross ’14 James M. Crowley ’73 Michael R. Crowley Corey R. Cummings Carl W. Cunningham ’62 Paul R. Curtis Jay R. Cuttle ’13 Benjamin Cyr Camille M. Cyr ’65 David F. Cyr ’14 Kaylie Cyr ’14 Donald J. D’Agostino ’90 Robert & Zelma Daigle ’47, ’95/’44, ’95 John W. Dalzell ’01, ’04 Morgan Davis 14 Prudence Davis ’14 Tamara Dayringer ’14 Allison M. DeFilipp ’13 Josetta Demeritte ’14 Xin Y. Deng ’14 Anthony Derda ’14 Mabel J. Desmond Jade DiCentes ’13 Douglas Dieuveuil ’14 Jeffrey W. Dobson Penelope A. Dolley ’96 Aaron & Angela Domina George A. Dominello ’66 Rachael L. Donahue ’13 Nathanael Donovan ’14 Colby Doody ’14 Robert J. Dore ’64 Carl & Theresa Dowden ’76/’75 Denise F. Doyon & Sarah E. Moore Amy Dubay ’14 Kenneth Dufour ’14 Tyler Dunbar ’14 Gerald H. Duncan ’48, ’96 Diane & Joseph Dunn Laurie Eddy Emily Ellis Kristen Ellis ’14 Lela & Brian Emery Gavin Endre ’14 Gordon & Priscilla Espling ’83/’83 Chance A. Everett ’14 Christopher Fabian Frank J. & Dare Farrington Michelle Feliccitti ’96 Cecile Ferguson Steven Ferris ’85 Christopher Figueroa ’14 Fabian Figueroa ’14 Constance W. Fisher Jeanette Fister ’10, ’14 James Flahive ’71 Sean Flynn ’14 Victoria Fortin ’14 Joseph Fournier ’14 Dion Francis ’11,’13 Marcella N. Francoeur ’14 Lauren G. Fysh ’14 Erika D. Gagne ’14
Keri L. Gagne ’12, ’14 Diann Gagnon Vernita M. Gajewski ’50 Katie Garnett Mary Gartley ’14 Gary’s Golf Gary’s Guide Service Joseph D. Gasbarrone ’99, ’14 Glenn ’70 & Bernadette Gaspar Lt. Col. James ’67 & Karen Gecewicz Carlton ’60 & Nancy Gerow Harold L. Gerow ’55 Ward D. Gerow ’94 Porter Gervais ’14 Theresa Gervais Nickolas A. Gervasio ’12, ’14 Yusuf Ghodgeri ’14 Alisha M. Gilbert ’13 Kathleen Gilbert ’91 Cody S. Gilks ’13 Waldo E. Gilpatrick ’52 James C. Giracca ’69 Michelle ’97 & Richard J. Pare, Jr. Timothy Gladwell Kevin J. Glynn ’12 Cathleen Goebel Gary Goodheart ’14 Joyce Bryant Goodine ’66, ’92, ’95 Lawrence N. Goodstein ’71 Sheila Goodwin Bradley A. Goshorn Nathanael Gosselin ’14 Joan Gott ’50, ’95 Claudia J. Grandy ’90 Sarah Grassi ’14 Andrea M. Gray ’13 Robyn E. Gray ’14 Miles K. Grindle Karen ’62 & Donald Grock Nancy & Ralph Grover ’02/ ’95, ’99 Paul J. & Lacey M. Guiou ’13/’10,’11 Bradley Haase ’14 Hillary Haase ’14 Richard Hahn David & Sarah Hainer Catherine ’80 & Crowell Hall, IV Frank W. Hall Kurt T. Hamilton ’14 Cassandra Hanna ’10, ’14 Marilyn Hanscom ’51 Helen Hanson ’14 Jane ’71 & Richard Harburger Edward Hardaway ’14 Colleen Hart Stan T. Hartin Jeanne & Dennis Harvey Amy Haskell ’14 Nancy ’88 & Christopher Hayden Karen E. Haynes ’14 Mitchell C. Heaps ’14 Marie R. Heath ’14 Brittanie Henderson ’14
Nicholas & Tiffany Henry ’08/’12 Angel Hernandez ’14 Jared Herrin ’14 Rosalie Hess James W. & Patricia L. Hinds Barbara E. ’58, ’93 & William Hodgkins Pauline M. Hodgkins ’42 Derek Hoelz Joshua W. Hopkins ’13 Whitney Houston ’14 Michelle M. Howe ’93 Steven Howe ’92 James A. Howley ’74 John ’81 & Sharon Hoyt Roger & Karen Huber Lorraine Hughes ’14 Sumita Huntley ’14 Ashlee Husson ’14 Chelsea N. Husson ’14 Derek & Susan Husson ’84, ’14/’97 Nathan Ireland ’14 Joan L. Jackson Janice Y. Jacobs ’88 Susan Jacobs Darren D. Jacques ’14 Deborah Jardine ’14 Brian Jeffries ’14 Michelle Jellison ’95 Danielle R. Jeralds ’14 Munir Johar ’14 Michael Johnson ’14 TaTinesha & Eric Johnson Ann H. Jones Eleanor L. Jones ’46 Jennifer L. Jones Rebecca L. Jones ’14 Carolyn & Duncan Jordan Duncan W. ’70 & Carolyn W. Jordan RN Robert C. Joslyn ’96, ’99, ’14 Mark E. Joyce ’72 Nicholas R. Jussaume ’13 Dennis Kanarkiewicz ’14 Chelsea Kane ’14 Barbara B. ’95 & Edward Kelley Constance J. Kelsey Taryn Kennedy ’14 Janice R. King ’61 Evan D. Kingsbury ’14 Richard & Judith Kitchen Ronald J. Kittredge ’69 Milton L. Knowles Jr. Adam ’01 & Karen Kohler Diana A. Kruszewski ’14 Carine Kuissu ’14 Paul ’70 & Cherylene Labbe Sandra LaBelle A. Leo ’59 & Carolyn LaChance Veronica J. Lachapelle ’13 Barbara A. Stevens Laffey ’63 & ’92 Philip B. Laine ’80 Drew Lambert Lynsie Lamontagne
Brush with Death Inspired Standout Pharmacy Student As a junior at Caribou High School, Kaysie Pelletier hadn’t decided on a career. But she clearly remembers the day that she made her decision.
two things clearly. One was the doctor telling her parents that she would feel as if she were going through a war. The second was what she asked her mother.
That day, the 17-year-old athlete couldn’t run one lap around the school’s track. She was run down, tired, and not feeling well. That night, she began having trouble breathing, and was rushed to the ER.
“I said, ‘Mom, am I going to die?’” she recalled.
Kaysie had the flu, but the virus had attacked her heart, resulting in fluid build-up. At age 17, her heart was failing. She was transferred to Eastern Maine Medical Center in Bangor. In a drug-induced fog, she remembers
She pulled through, but her close call resulted in a career epiphany: The medications the doctors had given her had saved her life, and she knew that she wanted to be a pharmacist. After graduation, Kaysie enrolled in the prepharmacy program at the University of New England. But she felt out of place there, so after two years transferred to Husson. It was closer to her small, northern-Maine hometown, was more affordable, and had smaller classes where she got to know her classmates and instructors. The comfort level might have helped her success. Kaysie is a standout student, vice president of her class, vice president of the Phi Lambda Sigma pharmacy leadership society, a member of the Phi Delta Chi professional fraternity, and a member of the American Pharmacists Association Academy of Student Pharmacists. Last summer, she was one of 10 students out of thousands nationwide that Rite Aid accepted as corporate
Kelley Lamont-Kinney ’14 Nancy Laplante Cristol Lavallee ’14 Dave Lawler Dustin Lawrence ’14 Clyde F. LeClair ’53 Ka Leong Lei ’14 Christopher M. Leighton ’14 Joshua A. Leino ’14 Brooke E. Leonard ’14 Kathryn LePage ’14 Arlene Lerman ’70 Kristine M. Letellier ’12/’14 Ashley Levasseur ’14 Robert P. Levesque ’66 Timothy R. Levesque ’14 Norman Levin Marissa Lewis ’14 Fung Li ’14
Kayla Libby ’14 Richard Liberty ’14 Jamie Lieberman ’12, ’14 Michelle P. Limacher ’12 Michael C. Lindholm ’14 Susan Lindley Amy E. Lindsey ’14 Lewis R. Little, Jr. ’90 Sharon E. Little ’14 Gail M. Littlefield ’95, ’00 Crystal Long Long Lake Motor Inn Charles R. Longo ’14 Ning Lu Kayla E. Lucas ’14 Michael A. ’93 & Sue Luciano Eric Lund ’14 Josh Lund ’14 Alexandra Lyakhovich ’14
interns in Pennsylvania. She worked with Rite Aid executives from June through August, touring the East Coast and learning the medical and operational sides of the pharmacy business. “The fact that they selected someone from Husson says a lot about our program,” Kaysie said. Kaysie has an interest in working with the elderly, and will do a rotation this winter at the Maine Veterans Home. In 2016, she’ll earn her Doctor of Pharmacy and expects to begin working in a community setting in northern Maine. One day, she’d like to be a regional manager for an organization like Rite Aid and influence other Maine pharmacists. The way she sees it, a donor who supported a pharmacy student indirectly made her survival possible. Kaysie hopes that Husson alumni understand the value of their donations to students. “It’s making a difference,” she said. “It’s helping educate the future. A potential donor could be giving money to a future pharmacist who could maybe catch a drug interaction with their prescription. You never know.”
Colleen L. Lynch ’13 Derek McDonald ’14 Eric MacDonald ’99, ’14 Sister Joyce Mahany ’58 Daniel ’83 & Teresa Mahns Kayla Maioriello ’14 Floreka Malual ’14 Barbara M. Mann Nancy ’93 & James Manship Daniel S. Manzo ’14 Beverly Marino Karen L. Marsters ’91, ’93, ’98, ’14 Kara Martin ’13 Sarah Martin Angel R. Martineau ’97 Amanda Mason ’11 Jason Mathews ’14 Malia Maxcy Angela McCormick
Susan Mcdonald ’95 Haley McGee ’14 Lou Lorraine McGray ’48 Debra J. McIntyre ’14 Christina S. McKay ’14 James E. McKeen Stephanie McLaughlin Paige McNaughton ’14 Andy D. McPhee ’12 Glenn Megquier ’82 Members Give Lorraine B. Merchant ’63 Loretta & Emerson Merrill Christine Meserve ’14 Shayna Meserve ’14 Mia E. Metell ’14 Faye B. Miller ’46 Mark Miller David & Anne Milton
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The dedication of faculty and staff – like Dewey – help Husson students build a foundation for a successful life and career.
Jennifer M. Panzieri ’14 Christopher Parker ’14 Richard H. Parlee ’60 Marguerite Parrilli Harita Patel ’14 Clare & Lewis Payne Michael ’09 & Carol Payne Liane N. Peach ’83 Victoria M. Pease ’14 Dorothy Pelletier ’50 Hana Pelletier ’14 Lindsay Pelletier ’14 Wendolyn Perkins ’14 Holly Perry ’14 Edwin H. Pert Alan Peters Roger Phipps Lois B. ’64 & Karl Piepho Jason Pierce ’14 Benjamin Piper ’14 Deborah A. Plante ’77 Denise A. Plante ’78, ’81 Bernard Plourde ’14 Susan J. Polyot Benjamin Potter ’14 Connie A. Potvin RN ’98, ’13 Shirley P. Powers RN Jason Prada ’14 Timothy R. Prescott Charles J. ’67 & Boonsom Prete Katye M. Proper ’14 Normand H. Provencher ’70 Rachel Ramp ’14 John ’86 & Cynthia Rankin
Tom Raymond Alicia Rea Ronald Reed Charles ’64 & Marcela Renski Brittani A. Rex ’14 Marc J. Reynolds ’67 Joleen M. Rice ’72 Bryndi Richards ’14 Lynn ’05 & Robert Ricker Maureen Roach ’14 David S. Robinson ’85 Patricia A. Robinson Elizabeth R. Roboul Jeannie Roemmich ’14 Katie Rogerson ’14 Ryan Rossitto ’14 Michelle Rounds ’11, ’14 Dawn I. Roundy ’51 Thomas S. Rourke ’65 Constance Rowe ’14 Alissa Roy ’10 Trisha Roy ’14 Kathie Russell Janis Sacco John Sargent ’91 Lona J. Sargent ’14 Jillian R. Sarno ’14 Todd & Danielle Saucier Edward M. Savoie ’85 Anna Schiller ’14 Eleanor Schneid, FNP-BC ’02 Arthur E. Schwarcz Kristen Schwerin William Schwerin
Shelby A. Scott ’14 Wayne B. Scott Amir Seirafi ’14 Wesley J. Sexton ’14 Roger & Heidi Shaw Stephanie Shayne Devin Sherman ’14 Ben ’01 & Bonnie Sidaway Thomas L. Silver Kenneth & Dorothy Mitchell Simmons ’48/’46 Jon Simms ’14 Deborah & Paul Simpson Cody Small ’14 Rebecca E. Small ’14 Jeanee Smart ’14 Beverly Cecile Smith ’14 Mason Smith ’14 Michelle Smith ’14 Shawn Smith ’14 Wesley Dallan Snow ’14 Davan Sooklal ’14 Erin Soule ’14 Sheryl A. Sparlin ’08 Brooks Spaulding ’14 Kimberly Spectre ’14 Janet & Al Spencer Lee Speronis Ida L. Spooner ’51 Janis Sprague ’61 Karen Stebbins ’99 Chad Stevens ’14 Bernard P. Stevenson ’61 Diane (Allen) Stewart ’61
Transforming student lives... is all in the numbers.
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Virginia Miner Alicia Mitchiner ’93 Daniel Moellentin Joseph V. Monaghan ’74 David Monteith ’14 Kaleigh D. Morneau ’14 Karen K. Morren Harry E. Morris ’72 Taylor M. Morris ’14 Kimberly Morrison ’14 Louie Morrison ’02 Catherina L. Mountain Chris Murphy Megan Murray ’14 Yury Nabokov ’11, ’14 Sarah Naouai ’14 Cheryl Nardellii Arlen D. Neal ’62 Nguyen Thai Nguyen ’14 Jean Nichols Stephanie Nichols John ’78, ’81 & Marina Nixon John C. Norman ’99, ’14 Jackie Norton ’14 Michele Nutter ’14 Chibueze C. Okeke ’13 Meghan A. O’Neil ’14 Charles Osborne ’13 Judith A. Otis Ellis ’64 Fred B. Otto Jeanne-Ann & Michael R. Ouellette Christine Paladino ’06 Shareen Palmacci ’13 Catherine Palmer
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Barbara Goodeill ’63 Studio North Hair Design Blake Sullivan ’14 James W. Sylvester ’58 Richard C. Talbot ’95,’97 Lauren Tara ’14 Nicole Tarbox ’14 Debra Taylor Shelly Tennett Philip D. Terrio ’75 Miles & Sharon Theeman Lise Theriault Randy A. Thibeault ’14 H. Joseph Thibodeau Patrick Thibodeau ’14 Ruth S. Thomas ’50 Wanda Thomas ’57
Richard ’96 & Terri Thornton Merlin & Donna Townsend ’86 Robert L. Townsend ’62 Patricia ’57 & William Treworgy Sheri B. Tripp ’13 Christopher Turner ’14 Tyger Tool, Inc. Jody Vail ’14 Jodi & Michael Vanadestine Christine Varisco Ashley Varney ’14 Louise Vautour-Goguen ’13 Rodney L. Venable ’00, ’09, ’13 Arthur ’66 & Frances Verow James S. Vittorioso ’67 Zachary T. Wain
Jerome J. Walick Brendan Walker ’14 Jesse Waltman ’14 Cote Ward ’14 Kevin B. Ware ’89 James A. Watson ’78 Sally C. Webster Emily E. Wedge ’14 Ryan Weeks ’14 Kenneth L. Weerasinghe ’14 Maria & Peter West Wilfred Terry ’64 & Norma Weymouth Ruth S. White ’93. ’14 Zachary Whited ’14 Michelle Wilcox
Thomas ’64 & Anita Willett Taylor Williamson ’14 Lee & Jenny Wilson ’99 Emily Woodbury ’14 Nicole Wotton ’14 Bonnie Wright ’14 Susan F. Wrzosek ’76 & Roger Milici Stanley G. Wyman ’50,’96 Mary Wynn Tianzhi Yang Shawn ’85 & Rita Yardley Zachary Yates ’14 Kolby T. Youland ’14 David Young ’14 Fahad Zamir ’14
CONSECUTIVE GIVING
Cathy A. Bradley ’00 John & Theresa Bragg Robert H. Brandow ’88 Mel & Barbara Braverman Michael J. Brennan ’70 Win ’02 & Wendy Brown Karen M. Buckingham ’69 Helen ’00 & Stephen Burlock Frank N. Butler ’69 Kevin M. Byrne ’12 Michael & Debra Byrne Deborah L. Calligan ’71 David ’66 & Dawna Campbell Helen ’62 & Phillip Campbell Kristen Card David & Susan Carlisle William ’64 & Helen Carney Warren ’89, ’08 & Nicole Caruso David J. Casavant Cornelius N. & Dorothy J. Cerbone ’72/’66 Lee & Ann Chick Marilyn K. Christian ’55 Mavis E. Churchill ’62, ’81 Edward (Ted) Cianchette, Jr. & Ann (Gauthier) Cianchette ’81/’81 John R. & Elizabeth-Ellen Clark Mark V. Clark ’78 Bob & Tricia Clark Faye H. Clisham ’48 Daniel ’72 & Nancy Coffey E.H. Marcelle Coffin ’48 Susan M. Collins ’97 Arthur ’56 & Betty Comstock Scott Conant ’83 Ron ’63 & Mary Ann Condon Tim & Amanda Cooley ’05, ’12 Joyce A. & Gerard L. Cote ’66 Leigh ’64 & Samol Cowing Lynne Coy-Ogan & Robert Ogan Edward H. Cramer ’60 Donna R. Crane
Creative Print Services Charles ’73 & Betsy Cressy Brent ’94, ’01 & Lori Cross Cross Insurance Richard D., III ’72 & Brenda Crowez Amanda L. Cummings ’12 Nancy Cunliffe ’69 Carl W. Cunningham ’62 Paul R. Curtis CVS Caremark Charitable Trust Inc. Camille M. Cyr ’65 Joseph & Suzanne Cyr ’62/’65 Robert & Zelma Daigle ’47, ’95/’44, ’95 John W. Dalzell ’01, ’04 Edward ’64 & Mary Ellen Darling Dead River Company Merrill D. Dollar ’49, ’95* George A. Dominello ’66 Elizabeth J. Donovan ’67, ’95 John (Jack) P. Donovan ’66 Jack W. Donovan ’64 Carl & Theresa Dowden ’76/’75 Richard & Helen Dudman Gerald H. Duncan ’48, ’96 Bobby & Stefanie Duron Clif Eames ’84 Laurie Eddy Jacqueline A. Emerson ’64 EMHS Foundation Lynne ’87 & Michael Estes Veronica Eustice Frank J. & Dare Farrington Constance W. Fisher Mary P. FitzPatrick Stephen ’67 & Judith Flanagan Kathryn A. Foley Valerie & James R. Foster, Sr. Gain ’79 & Jacqueline Francis Michel ’68 & Catherine Francoeur Kevin ’74 & Eleanor Fries Arthur ’66, ’96 & Jennifer Fuller
Garelick Farms General Electric Foundation Carlton ’60 & Nancy Gerow Harold L. Gerow ’55 Ward D. Gerow ’94 Waldo E. Gilpatrick ’52 Ralph W. Girafalco ’66 Michelle ’97 & Richard J. Pare, Jr. Kevin J. Glynn ’12 Janine A. Gmitter Mildred L. Goodness ’53, ’96 Lawrence N. Goodstein ’71 Glenn ’81 & Robin Goodwin Bill ’63 & Gail Goodwin Phyllis Goss ’48 Susan ’80 & Brian Goss Fran M. ’46 & Guy Grant Julia M. Green Nancy & Ralph Grover ’02/ ’95, ’99 Donald Guimond ’80 Clifton & Ulrike Guthrie Catherine ’80 & Crowell Hall, IV T.K. Hanlon ’64 Marilyn Hanscom ’51 Kathleen A. Harkins ’07 & Leyton E. Sewell Ralph G. & Joyce A. Harvey ’61/’76 Gregory W. Hatfield ’71 Nancy ’88 & Christopher Hayden Nicholas & Tiffany Henry ’08/’12 Valerie M. Herbert D. Merrill Hersey Ken ’70 & Linda Hews James W. & Patricia L. Hinds Pauline M. Hodgkins ’42 Lynn Brooks Hunt ’72, ’90 Paul ’09 & Judith Husson Charles M. & Kelli Theriault Hutchins Hilda Hutchins McCollum ’08 IBM Corporation Fred J. Iffland ’66
Bell Tower Society Frank C. & Sandra M. Ackley ’61/ ’59 Adams Real Estate George ’59 & Ann Albert Gerald W. & Mary E. Albert ’67/’66 Joel J. Albert ’50 Geneva S. ’49, ’95 & Carroll Allen Nicholas C. Allen Robert ’69 & Judith Anderson Anonymous Robert ’68 & Marlene Apprich Anthony Arico, Jr. ’74 Edward ’64 & Lyne Asselin Doreen Augherton ’56, ’66 Carroll H. Austin ’48 Alan L. Baker ’04 Michael & June Baldacci ’95 Bangor Savings Bank Theodore Barber ’50 & Lois Hammond Thomas ’66 & Joyce Barrows Diana Beaudoin ’11 & Jacques Cohen Bega Inc - McDonald’s Bangor William ’67 & Mary Ann Bergmann Robert ’68 & Joyce Bernier Berry Dunn Joanne L. Perron Binette ’71 & Michael Binette Ronald E. Bishop ’60 Jim ’74 & Claudia Blanchette Michel Bolduc ’68 C. Keith Bolster ’64 Martha L. Bouchard ’63 Wayne N. Bouchard ’73 John Boucher ’66 Gerald ’71 & Jacinthe Bourgoin Ray & Marlo Bradford Wilma A. Bradford ’85
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Janice Y. Jacobs ’88 Eric & Jane Jarvi John T. Cyr & Sons, Inc. Thomas & Patricia Johnston Carol & Stephen Kanar Beverly E. Kane ’59 John H. & Carol J. Kearney ’70/’71 Barbara B. ’95 & Edward Kelley Richard & Judith Kitchen Donald ’81 & Gretchen Knapton Cynthia ’80 & Bernard Kubetz Karen M. Kydd ’78, ’84 Paul ’70 & Cherylene Labbe A. Leo ’59 & Carolyn LaChance David M. ’81 & Laurie G. LaChance Philip B. Laine ’80 Rodney A. Larson Clyde F. LeClair ’53 Ralph Leonard ’00 Joyce A. Leveille ’53 Jeffrey ’78 & Ellen Levitz Liberty Mutual Lewis R. Little, Jr. ’90 Martha P. Littlefield Mary B. Locke Long Lake Motor Inn Gale Longo Richard Loveless ’68 Evelyn Lutz ’83 & Gerry Palmer, Sr. John ’63 & M. Jean Lynch Wendy MacKenzie Marilyn M. MacLeod Keith & Karlene Mahaney Sister Joyce Mahany ’58 Daniel ’83 & Teresa Mahns Barbara M. Mann Nancy ’93 & James Manship Dewey & Linda Martin
Tom & Mary Martz Fran Mauriello ’66 Lou Lorraine McGray ’48 Nelson A. McLean ’52 Dennis ’66 & Judith McLellan Robert D. Menucci ’70 & Francine Kollias Lorraine B. Merchant ’63 Bernard Bill & Gloria Miller Faye B. Miller ’46 James E. Miller ’71 & Mollie L. Noyes Lewis H. Miller ’87 Leonard & Renee Minsky Henrietta ’65 & Raymond Montagna Karen K. Morren Cheryl ’99 & Paul Morrow, Sr. Gene Nardi ’63 John ’78, ’81 & Marina Nixon William E. Noelte ’69 Robert ’75, ’81 & Melissa Norris Bob ’67 & Fran O’Keefe Jeanne-Ann & Michael R. Ouellette Doug ’69 & Jan Owens Evelyn Lutz ’83 & Gerry Palmer, Sr. Michael ’75 & Amy Papera Margaret ’67 & Phillip Patzner Jethro ’70 & Diana Pease People’s United Bank Laures T. Perkins Robert ’68 & Davine Perry Pfizer Foundation Fred Phillips ’71 Deborah A. Plante ’77 Robert ’72 & Linda Plourde Don ’75 & Cathy Provencal Ruth B. Purtilo & Vard R. Johnson Marc ’72 & Cheri Quinlan
Dean ’70 & Penny Read Joleen M. Rice ’72 Larry Richard ’56 Lynn ’05 & Robert Ricker Rite Aid Pharmacy Elizabeth R. Roboul Martha G. Rollins Christine A. Roman ’72 Robert ’79 & Linda Ronan Dawn I. Roundy ’51 John & Katherine Rubino Gary Sadonis ’73 James G. Sargent Edward M. Savoie ’85 W. Thomas Sawyer, Jr. & Bonnie Sawyer Wayne B. Scott Larry ’92 & Taffy Shaw Shaws Osco/New Albertson’s, Inc. Kenneth & Dorothy Mitchell Simmons ’48/’46 Susan E. Skinner ’76 Mitchell & Florence Sleeper Warren ’65 & JoAnne Smith Sid ’76 & Donna Snow Clarence R. ’84 & Jane P. Snyder Donald & Kristine Sperry ’69/’69 Constance & Jonathan Sprague Gerard R. St. Jean ’62 Marion C. Staples ’50, ’95 Karen Stebbins ’99 Teresa & Ernest Steele ’63,’10/’63 Bernard P. Stevenson ’61 Barbara Goodeill ’63 Betsy ’58 & Alan Switzer James W. Sylvester ’58 H. Joseph Thibodeau Wanda Thomas ’57
Matthew ’89, ’91 & Mary Thompson Gary P. Toper ’71 Al & Pat Trask ’62/’62, ’81 Patricia ’57 & William Treworgy Calvin E. & Deborah G. True Andrew & Betsy Vanadestine Varney Auto Verizon Foundation Vermont Association of Broadcasters Vermont Mutual Insurance Group Arthur ’66 & Frances Verow James S. Vittorioso ’67 Randy ’87 & Angela Wadleigh Walgreen’s Kissy Walker ’03 WBRC Architects & Engineers J. Douglas Wellington Clyde E. Wentworth ’72 Donald P. & Janice R. White ’75/’76 Robert ’65, ’93 & Dee White Mary A. Whited ’79 Nancy L. Whitehouse Wight’s Sporting Goods George ’83 & Alexandra Wildey Cecil D. Wilson ’56 Frederick & Martha Winzler ’71/’72 John A. Wood ’65 Marion S. Wright ’42 Milton R. Wright ’62 Susan F. Wrzosek ’76 & Roger Milici Shawn ’85 & Rita Yardley Bob W. Ziegelaar Stephen M. ’72 & Judy Zuckerman
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George D. Carlisle* James ’64, ’97 & Carol Carlisle Frank M. Carter* Robert V. Chandler ’60 Robert & Tricia Clark Arlene Clifford ’44 Daniel ’72 & Nancy Coffey Raymond L. ’69* & Nancy Cunliffe Donald ’68 & Claudette Cyr Virginia Dahlene ’39* Edward ’64 & Mary Ellen Darling Fred R. & Madeline Dingley* Merrill D. Dollar ’49, ’95* Robert ’66 & Anita Duprey Richard E. Dyke ’58, ’76 Jacqueline A. Emerson ’64 Donat ’70 & Rosemary Fournier Russell C.* & Veronica D. Eustice Arthur E. Everett ’59 Stephen ’67 & Judith Flanagan Francis Fletcher Arthur ’66, ’96 & Jennifer Fuller Ross Y. Furman ’72
Lois M. Gauthier Charitable Trust Harry M. Greenfield ’66 Ralph G. & Joyce A. Harvey ’61/’76 Julian F. Haynes Walter & Elizabeth Heal ’56 Eleanor ’58 & Dieter Heinz Paul ’09 & Judith Husson Curtis M. Hutchins ’71* Daniel ’83 & Sherry Hutchins Norma M. James ’43, ’05 Stephen F. Judy* Simone Levesque ’63, ’02 Tom & Mary Martz LaJune S. Means ’99* Louise B. Miller ’75* Todd ’00, ’07 & Suzanna Nadeau Robert D. O’Donnell ’72, ’82, ’05 Ira J. Packard* Joseph Paoletti ’67 Elizabeth ’67 & Lamar Parker George F. ’73 & Helen Peabody* Jethro ’70 & Diana Pease Donald W. ’88* & Laures T. Perkins
Norman A. ’48, ’95 & Ruth Powell* Marc ’72 & Cheri Quinlan Larry Richard ’56, CLU Elaine ’87 & Michael Ritsema Peter A. Robichaud ’75 KDP & Becky M. Robichaud W. Thomas Sawyer, Jr. & Bonnie Sawyer Gary J. Smith ’91 Donald & Kristine Sperry ’69/’69 Steven E. Spetnagel Helene F. Staples ’43* Allan ’66 & Ellen Storer Clara L. Swan ’33, ’84, ’95 Richard ’65 & Alice Trott Clayton A. Veno ’50 Harvard Weatherbee ’42* G. Peirce Webber ’89* Robert ’65, ’93 & Dee White Lloyd & Jaciel Willey Harold W. & Jane I. Worthen* Robert & Ellen Young ’36, ’04
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Chesley Husson Society Anonymous Debra & Donald L. Additon Gerlad ’67 & Mary ’66 Albert George* & Joyce Avery Milton A. Bailey* Alan L. Baker ’04 Frank R. Barclay ’64* Diana Beaudoin ’11 & Jacques Cohen Lin ’67, ’98* & Jill Bell Hazel E. Benn ’39, ’95, ’96* Ralph ’56 & Dorothy Bickford Ronald E. Bishop ’60 Dorothy P. Blaisdell* Merrill R.* & Wilma A Bradford ’85 Peter Briggs ’60 Michael & Roberta Burke ’69/’66 David & Susan Carlisle
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Excitement Building for the New Wadleigh Academic Center The new Wadleigh Academic Center, under construction now, will give students a comfortable place to work and study in the Newman Gymnasium. Once completed it will be an open, welllit, comfortable room with glass doors into the lobby, nearly double the size of the old room and designed to emphasize learning and collaboration. The new center is being made possible through the generosity of donors Randy and Angela Wadleigh. Randy, a 1987 graduate of what was then Husson College and current university trustee, is the son of the founder of Governor’s Restaurants, a popular Maine chain based in Old Town. After growing up in the family business, he enrolled at the University of Maine to earn a business degree and to play basketball. But he soon found that he was just a number in big classes with hundreds of students. “I didn’t feel like I belonged, so I transferred to Husson mid-year and played under Bruce MacGregor,” he recalled. “Bruce is an icon. That’s what really brought me to Husson.” Twenty-seven years later, he runs the family business, and he’s used the degree he earned at Husson every day to create success for his chain. He noted that, while he recalled being anxious to get out of school in 1987, today he looks
back with appreciation for the education that he received. “The lessons I learned from athletics were tremendous. They gave me a lot of the leadership skills that I have now – and use every day,” Wadleigh said. “Also, the classroom made me more disciplined, and made me realize there’s a lot more to learning than just working all the time.” While the school is extremely pleased with the donation, Wadleigh avoids the spotlight and doesn’t feel that his name needs to be on anything.
where our students like to be and want to be.”
Potential donors, he says, should remember to keep Husson clearly in mind.
Executive Director of Development Warren Caruso, who is also the men’s basketball coach, says that the center joins several recent campus projects that add value to the university’s educational experience. And to see an academic center when you first walk into the Newman Gymnasium, he said, sends a strong message.
“It’s their legacy,” he said. “I think most alumni, like me, appreciate how far the university has come.”
“That’s the ultimate piece that really adds value to the mission statement for the university,” he said.
Director of Athletics Frank Pergolizzi is excited about the new center, which he says is going to be a fantastic addition to the Newman Gymnasium.
Randy Wadleigh agrees.
“It will be cool on one hand, but it’s humbling,” he said. “It’s all about the school. It isn’t about us. It’s about student athletes.”
“It’s a place where our athletes – or any student, really – will feel comfortable,” Pergolizzi said. “It [will be] a really great academic resource and a place
“When people come into the lobby, that’ll be one of the first things that you’ll see,” he said. “Before you even step into the gym you’ve got to go by an academic center. That’s what it’s all about.”
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Class of 2014 We gratefully acknowledge the graduating seniors of the Class of 2014 who united together in support of Husson University and who are contributing to the institution's future success.
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Anna C. Abbotoni Jamila Abdelkadir ’14 Pamela J. Adams Ashley Albert ’14 Ana Alvarado ’14 Ashley G. Amiot ’14 Fredrick Anakwah ’14 Fred L. Andrews ’14 Nicole L. Andrews ’13 Jacob Arsenault ’14 Abiy Asfaw Yasmeen M. Badich Tina E. Ball ’14 Michael T. Ballard ’87 Erin Camille Barker ’14 Keira Barlow ’14 Lexi Beals ’14 Brandon L. Bemis ’14 Lance Bernier ’14 Derrick R. Bernosky ’14 Matthew Blake ’13 Raymond Bloom ’14 Matthew Bosk ’14 Martina Bosse ’14 Bradley Bouchard ’14 Emma Bouchard ’14 Mildred Boyce ’14 Tyler Bradbury ’14 Kaylee Bradford ’14 Noelle Braley ’14 Kristen Brasier ’14 Ekaterina Breus ’14 Greg Music-Bridges ’13 Heather Broussard ’11, ’14 Ashley Ahimsa Brown ’14 Benjamin Brown ’14 Logan Brown ’14 Sonya Brown ’14 Joshua Burgess ’14 Daniel Burk ’14 Kacie Burke ’14 Alta K. Butts ’14 Matthew B. Caldwell ’14 Clayton Camire ’14 Laura Carey Totman ’14 Tonya Carlson ’14
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Nora Carter ’11, ’14 Caroline Casey ’14 Bethany Joy Castle ’14 Sarah Castle ’14 Sterling Caver ’14 Emily A. Child ’13 Courtney Churchill ’14 Matthew Cooper ’14 Jessie Cote ’14 Roch Cote ’14 Sarah Cotnoir ’14 Donna Crema ’14 Hannah Criss ’14 Kelly Jo Cross ’14 Jay R. Cuttle ’13 Benjamin Cyr David F. Cyr ’14 Kaylie Cyr ’14 Morgan Davis 14 Prudence Davis ’14 Tamara Dayringer ’14 Allison M. DeFilipp ’13 Josetta Demeritte ’14 Xin Y. Deng Anthony Derda ’14 Douglas Dieuveuil ’14 Jeffrey W. Dobson Nathanael Donovan ’14 Colby Doody ’14 Amy Dubay ’14 Kenneth Dufour ’14 Tyler Dunbar ’14 Kristen Ellis ’14 Gavin Endre ’14 Chance A. Everett Christopher Figueroa ’14 Fabian Figueroa ’14 Jeanette Fister ’10, ’14 Sean Flynn ’14 Victoria Fortin ’14 Joseph Fournier ’14 Dion Francis ’11,’13 Marcella N. Francoeur Lauren G. Fysh ’14 Erika D. Gagne Keri L. Gagne ’12, ’14 Katie Garnett
Mary Gartley ’14 Joseph D. Gasbarrone ’99, ’14 Porter Gervais ’14 Nickolas A. Gervasio ’12, ’14 Yusuf Ghodgeri ’14 Alisha M. Gilbert ’13 Gary Goodheart ’14 Nathanael Gosselin ’14 Sarah Grassi ’14 Robyn E. Gray ’14 Bradley Haase ’14 Hillary Haase ’14 Kurt T. Hamilton Cassandra Hanna ’10, ’14 Helen Hanson ’14 Edward Hardaway ’14 Amy Haskell ’14 Karen E. Haynes ’14 Mitchell C. Heaps ’14 Marie R. Heath Brittanie Henderson ’14 Angel Hernandez ’14 Jared Herrin ’14 Joshua W. Hopkins ’13 Whitney Houston ’14 Lorraine Hughes ’14 Sumita Huntley ’14 Ashlee Husson ’14 Chelsea N. Husson Derek & Susan Husson ’84/’97 Nathan Ireland ’14 Darren D. Jacques ’14 Deborah Jardine ’14 Brian Jeffries ’14 Danielle R. Jeralds ’14 Munir Johar ’14 Michael Johnson ’14 Rebecca L. Jones Robert C. Joslyn ’96, ’99, ’14 Dennis Kanarkiewicz ’14 Chelsea Kane ’14 Taryn Kennedy ’14 Evan D. Kingsbury ’14
Diana A. Kruszewski Carine Kuissu ’14 Kelley Lamont-Kinney ’14 Cristol Lavallee ’14 Dustin Lawrence ’14 Ka Leong Lei ’14 Christopher M. Leighton ’14 Joshua A. Leino Brooke E. Leonard Kathryn LePage ’14 Kristine M. Letellier ’12/’14 Ashley Levasseur ’14 Timothy R. Levesque ’14 Marissa Lewis ’14 Fung Li ’14 Kayla Libby ’14 Richard Liberty ’14 Jamie Lieberman ’12, ’14 Michael C. Lindholm Amy E. Lindsey ’14 Sharon E. Little ’14 Charles R. Longo ’14 Kayla E. Lucas Eric Lund ’14 Josh Lund ’14 Alexandra Lyakhovich ’14 Derek McDonald ’14 Eric MacDonald ’99, ’14 Kayla Maioriello ’14 Floreka Malual ’14 Daniel S. Manzo ’14 Karen L. Marsters ’91, ’93, ’98, ’14 Jason Mathews ’14 Haley McGee ’14 Debra J. McIntyre Christina S. McKay ’14 Paige McNaughton ’14 Christine Meserve ’14 Shayna Meserve ’14 Mia E. Metell David Monteith ’14 Kaleigh D. Morneau Taylor M. Morris ’14 Kimberly Morrison ’14 Catherina L. Mountain Megan Murray ’14
Yury Nabokov ’11, ’14 Sarah Naouai ’14 Nguyen Thai Nguyen ’14 John C. Norman ’99, ’14 Jackie Norton ’14 Michele Nutter ’14 Chibueze C. Okeke ’13 Meghan A. O’Neil Jennifer M. Panzieri ’14 Christopher Parker ’14 Harita Patel ’14 Victoria M. Pease Hana Pelletier ’14 Lindsay Pelletier ’14 Wendolyn Perkins ’14 Holly Perry ’14 Jason Pierce ’14 Benjamin Piper ’14 Bernard Plourde ’14 Benjamin Potter ’14 Connie A. Potvin RN ’98, ’13 Jason Prada ’14 Katye M. Proper ’14 Rachel Ramp ’14 Brittani A. Rex ’14 Bryndi Richards ’14 Maureen Roach ’14 Jeannie Roemmich ’14 Katie Rogerson ’14 Ryan Rossitto ’14 Michelle Rounds ’11, ’14 Constance Rowe ’14 Trisha Roy ’14 Lona J. Sargent ’14 Jillian R. Sarno Anna Schiller ’14 Shelby A. Scott ’14 Amir Seirafi ’14 Wesley J. Sexton ’14 Devin Sherman ’14 Jon Simms ’14 Cody Small ’14 Rebecca E. Small Jeanee Smart ’14 Beverly Cecile Smith ’14 Mason Smith ’14
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Michelle Smith ’14 Shawn ’14 & Deanna Smith Wesley Dallan Snow ’14 Davan Sooklal ’14 Erin Soule ’14 Brooks Spaulding ’14 Kimberly Spectre ’14 Chad Stevens ’14 Blake Sullivan ’14
Lauren Tara ’14 Nicole Tarbox ’14 Randy A. Thibeault ’14 Patrick Thibodeau ’14 Christopher Turner ’14 Jody Vail ’14 Ashley Varney ’14 Zachary T. Wain Brendan Walker ’14
Jesse Waltman ’14 Cote Ward ’14 Emily E. Wedge ’14 Ryan Weeks ’14 Kenneth L. Weerasinghe ’14 Ruth S. White ’93. ’14 Zachary Whited ’14 Michelle Wilcox Taylor Williamson ’14
Emily Woodbury ’14 Nicole Wotton ’14 Bonnie Wright ’14 Zachary Yates ’14 Kolby T. Youland David Young ’14 Fahad Zamir ’14
Valerie M. Herbert Mary Jude Lynne Coy-Ogan Jeanne-Ann Ouellette Geneva S. Allen Doreen D. Augherton Theodore M. Barber Ronald E. Bishop Blake B. Brown Frank N. Butler E.H. Marcelle Coffin John P. Donovan Denise F. Doyon Jacqueline A. Emerson Kathryn A. Foley Michel J. Francoeur Diann Gagnon Sheila Goodwin Phyllis A. Goss Joan L. Gott
Lois L. Hammond Paul E. Husson Kelli T. Hutchins Beverly E. Kane Richard W. Kitchen Ronald J. Kittredge Marlene A. Lloyd Mary B. Locke Francis G. Mauriello Bernard W. Miller Mark Miller Virginia Miner Thomas J. Monahan Gerald M. Palmer Marc A. Quinlan Ellen L. Severance Jane L. Shaw Janet H. Spencer Marion C. Staples Diane A. Stewart Dorothy Thomas
Patricia B. Trask Patricia N. Treworgy Clayton A. Veno Sally C. Webster Nancy L. Whitehouse Marion S. Wright Martha G. Rollins Nancy L. Whitehouse
Eileen Donahue
Marilyn D. Gould
Clarence R. Snyder
Dana F. Kennedy
Ruth Walker Perkins & Donald W. Perkins
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Laures T. Perkins
Gregory Lenz
Herbert E. Sargent
Marcia G. Lenz
James G. Sargent
Rick Leonard
Robert M. Smith
EMHS Foundation
Carole S. Blomberg
William Newman
Sherri Spaulding
In Honor of Lynne Coy-Ogan James R. Bilancia
Miranda Drinkwater William Roy
Donald Grant
Mid-Coast Fine Antiques of Maine
Brooke Hoople Bedford High School
Paul Husson Changhua S. Rich
Evelyn M. Lutz Christine Palmer
Alison Murphy Chris Murphy
Dr. Teresa Willett Steele Elizabeth-Ellen Clark Laurie Eddy Nancy J. Grover
Clara Swan
Thomas J. Tierney
Co-operative Insurance Companies
James Tyler Don Tyler
Laurel Whipkey Malia Maxcy
Phoebe S. Wood Catherine M. Cummings
In Memory of David J. Boynton ’68 Merle A. Bragdon
Earl Constantine Betty Floris
Gail Cross AstraZeneca
Raymond Cunliffe Nancy A. Cunliffe Berry Dunn Sno L. Barry Renee M. Bishop Lee J. Chick Donna R. Crane Tracy W. Harding Shareen M. Palmacci Kevin B. Ware
Bangor Nursing & Rehab Center Bernard W. Miller Susan J. Polyot Miles U. Theeman
Allen Friedman Anonymous Patricia I. Hayes
Lois Gauthier Eaton Peabody
Richard J. Giglio Husson University
Jane Goodwin Ronald L. Giroux
Florence Grant Cheryl Noyes
Joseph D. Gould
Fred & Chris Newman Bourke C. Trask
Larry C. Sexton
Doreen Papa
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George Peabody Mary P. FitzPatrick Sarah Pendleton
Berneice E. Thompson Thomas Thornton
Vermont Mutual Insurance Group Fred M. Wlodarski
We make every effort to be sure all names and gifts are listed correctly. If you feel we have made an error please contact David Allman, director of advancement services at 207.992.1939 or email him at allmand@husson.edu.
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Congratulations Eagles! Football – the 2014 Eastern Collegiate Football Conference champions
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Men's soccer – 2014 North Atlantic Conference champions 2014 North Atlantic Field Hockey champions
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Where will the Husson Eagle land next? 1. Cut along the dotted line with some scissors. Be sure not to ruffle the Eagle's feathers by cutting too close! 2. Bring the Eagle with you and take pictures of him wherever you go. The Eagle likes local, national and international travel. 3. Post your photos for all to see at facebook.com/hussonalumni. Photos must be in good taste. 4. Join us on Facebook to see where the Husson Eagle has landed and share his travels with your friends.
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Homecoming 2014 Make your way home – you’re always welcome!
HIGHLIGHTS
Homecoming
This year’s homecoming brought more joy and excitement than ever before. As people filled the parking lots, we welcomed new and familiar faces home for an eventful weekend. On Friday, the Scholarship Appreciation Luncheon honored donors and their recipients. After a campus tour and an evening cocktail social, alumni and friends enjoyed Broadway Pops’ “Oh What a Night! Billboard Hits of the 1960s” at the Gracie Theatre, and enjoyed hors d’oeuvres by Winterport Winery, owned by Mike Anderson ’75.
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On Saturday, 293 alumni, students, parents, and friends attended the President’s Breakfast at Dickerman Dining Commons. Jackie Emerson ’64 earned the Presidential Outstanding Alumni Service Award for her contributions of time, talent, and treasure, and student Colette McKeen earned the Presidential Future Alumni Award for her community volunteer efforts.
Top Chef Cook-Off and the Greek Games competition, Winkin Stadium roared as our football team defeated Gallaudet 12-6, putting them at the helm of the ECFC entering postseason. A big hit following the game was the screening of NESCom’s film production, The Tale of Three Brothers. Homecoming ended with four inductions into the Alumni Hall of Fame.
The Dean’s Seminar Series highlighted Husson’s accomplishments and initiatives, and everyone admired the new Ronan Center for Financial Technology. After the
Homecoming weekend is dedicated to all of our Husson constituents. If you didn’t join us this year, we look forward to seeing you next year!
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Class News & Notes
Promotions, engagements, weddings, birth announcements and other accomplishments. Class notes can be found online at husson.edu/classnotes
1930s At 102, Clara Swan ’33 is still going strong and attended almost all home basketball games.
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Hearty Husson hello from Alice and Dick Trott, ’65, while relaxing on the beach in Ecuador with longtime friend and Husson alum Harry Greenfield, ’66, and Harry’s fiancée Victoria. Alan Zoccolillo, ’67, has been inducted into the Iona College Goal Club Hall of Fame for his successful career as a baseball coach at the institution. Zoccolillo was the fourth head-baseball coach in the college’s history, and served for 18 years from 1988 to 2005. He posted 378 victories for Iona and 206 in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference. In his 25 seasons as an NCAA head coach, he led the Gaels to nine straight postseason MAAC appearances, four MAAC South Division titles, and two MAAC regular-season championships. In 1992, Zoccolillo led the college to its first MAAC baseball championship and trip to the ECAC Finals. During his time at Iona College, he was named the MAAC Coach of the Year three times, and coached 30 players who went on to professional baseball careers, including Chicago White Sox starter Mike Bertotti and 2011 World Series Champion Jason Motte.
1970s Michael Anderson, ’75, and Joan Anderson, owners of the Winterport Winery, were named 2014 Producers of the Year by the Maine Grocers and Food Producers Association. The Andersons have expanded into brewing handcrafted batch beers under the
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label of Penobscot Bay Brewery. They also offer monthly paired dinners, cooking classes, and catered events. You can buy their wines and beers at their tasting room in downtown Winterport or at many stores and shops throughout Maine. Charlie Muller, ’75, retired from the Greater Egg Harbor Regional High School District as its school business administrator on June 30. Charlie will work on his golf game, travel, and spend time with his wife Cindy, as well as their daughter Kelly, her husband Dave, and their daughter Alyssa. Charlie will continue teaching budgeting and planning at the Richard Stockton College of New Jersey.
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Adel Al-Alawi, ’83, and Khalifa Al-Jowder, ’81, visited the Husson campus this summer to meet new and old friends. Adel and Khalifa are both active in the Information Systems Audit and Control Association’s Bahrain Chapter, with Adel its vice president and Khalifa its president. Greg Clement ’81 TKΣ, is the recipient of the 2014 Frank Harris Outstanding Student Government Advisor Award for his service at the Mount Wachusett Community College in Gardner, Mass. The National Association for Campus Activities gives this award annually in recognition of individuals who have committed their time to advise student government associations. Under his leadership,
interest in student government has increased significantly at the college. Alfred “Bunky” Dow, ’82, became the 34th annual recipient of the Robert J. Lahey Athletic Director of the Year Award as presented by the Maine Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association during its annual spring conference at the Samoset Resort in Rockport. The award recognized Dow for his outstanding work at Mount Desert Island High School in Bar Harbor. Dow is in his 24th year as director of student activities at MDI. Deborah Hogan, ’83, recently completed classes at Concord Law School at age 56, with the graduation ceremony held at Skirball Center in Los Angeles. She graduated with highest honors, received the Concord Legal Service Award, and was named the valedictorian of her law class. Raymond Miles, ’83, has been named Systems Integrator Alliance Manager for immixGroup, helping technology companies do business with the government. This newly created position allows Miles, an industry veteran, to become responsible for driving incremental revenue for immixGroup and its clients through the Air Force’s Network Centric Solutions 2 and DHS Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation contracts while helping to forge stronger relationships between their clients and the federal systems integrator community. Ray brings 30 years of DoD and federal contracting experience to the company. William “Bill” Pupkis, ’85, was given the first ever Lifetime Achievement Award by the American Association of Orthopaedic Executives board of directors during the 2014 Annual Presidential Reception for his dedication, commitment, and service to the AAOE and the orthopaedic industry. Alan Stratton, ’88, joined Tighe & Bond’s regulatory compliance team earlier this year as a project manager. He has more than 25 years of experience in environmental health and safety as a
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& NOTES Certified Safety Professional. His expertise includes development and support for process safety management, risk management programs, hazard waste management, and various OSHA, EPA, and state environmental compliance standards.
1990s Bruce Grainger, ’90, just completed a four-year run where he led TOA Technologies as the global head of sales to a successful acquisition by Oracle Corporation for a half-a-billion dollars. TOA was a $10-million-a-year software startup when Bruce started. He played a lead role in growing it to over 700 employees globally with customers on every continent to Oracle’s half-billiondollar acquisition. Bruce was inducted into the Husson Alumni Hall of Fame in 2007 and the Sports Hall of Fame with his fellow 1989 men’s basketball team in 2014. Bruce and Cyndy (Clavette, ’90), are enjoying life in Charlotte, N.C. with three teenagers, the oldest now a freshman now at Elon University.
Biodiesel (Hong Kong) Ltd., affiliates for ASBB and also a board member of Al Salam Bank-Algeria, Aluminium Bahrain, Amar Holding Company BSC (c), and Tadhamon Capital. Tracey Whitten, ’92, and Guy Whitten, owners of the University Inn Academic Suites in Orono, recently purchased the nearby Black Bear Inn and Conference Center in Orono as a way to expand their ownership and presence in the community. Jennifer Mazurek, ’94, has been promoted to senior vice president and compliance manager at Camden National Bank in Rockport, Maine. Jennifer has been with CNB for 20 years in various management positions. She remains active in the Maine Bankers Association compliance committee and legislative committee and in the American Bankers Association. Karyna Quiroz Holmberg, ’95, is a pharmaceutical sales representative for AstraZeneca in the New York City area. Karyna is the sister of Carolina Quiroz Boutaugh, ’02.
Ed Leeman, ’90, has stepped down as head basketball coach at Calais High School. Ed led Calais to a 171-31 record, three Class C State championships, and four Eastern Maine championships in his 10 years as head coach. He has accepted a position as regional manager with the Jobs for Maine’s Graduates program. Yousif Taqi, CPA. ’90, is director and chief executive officer of Al Salam Bank Bahrain. Al Salam Bank was incorporated on Jan. 19, 2006 in the Kingdom of Bahrain with a paid-up capital of US$318 million. The bank’s initial public offering, comprising 35 percent of the bank’s paid-up capital, raised over US$7 billion and was the largest IPO in Bahrain’s history. Yousif did his full undergraduate program at Husson, earning an accounting degree. Before joining Al Salam, he worked in leading positions for several institutions in the Kingdom of Bahrain. He was deputy general manager of Kuwait Finance House-Bahrain, where he was responsible for establishing Kuwait Finance HouseMalaysia. Prior to this, he spent 20 years with Ernst & Young, providing services for many regional and international financial institutions. He was promoted to partner, responsible for providing auditing and consultancy services to the Islamic financial institutions. He is currently the chairman of Manara Developments Company BSC (c) and a director of ASB
Fumikazu Kato, ’96, and his wife, Waka, visited Paul Husson this September in Bangor. Fumi and Waka own the restaurant Enn in Lincoln, R.I., where Fumi is the executive chef specializing in Japanese cuisine. If you decide to visit the restaurant, please introduce yourself as a Husson alumnus. Fumi and Waka are sure to give you a warm welcome! Kevin Joyce, ’99, ’04, won reelection for another four years as sheriff of Cumberland County, Maine, where he has worked for 28 years. He has served as patrol sergeant, criminal investigations captain, patrol captain, and chief deputy. In addition to his Husson education, he earned an Associate’s Degree in criminal justice from Southern Maine Community College and graduated from the FBI National Academy and the FBI Law Enforcement Executive Development training programs in Quantico, Virginia.
2000s Sarah Tolman, ’00, has recently joined The First, N.A. as the senior vice president of branch administration. She previously served as the area retail leader and the Knox County branch manager for Key Bank’s southern Maine market. Patricia Hamilton, ’01, has been appointed to the position of director of health and community services by the Bangor city manager. Patricia has served in this capacity in the interim since August 2013 and has been with the department for several years, as a public health nurse and director of public health nursing. Mohamed Dahlan, ’02, is Manager of Central and Eastern Sales at Rahji Steel in Saudi Arabia. Dereck Tobey, ’02, and wife Jennifer welcomed baby boy, Ian Tobey, to the family earlier this year. Dawn Dyer, ’05, has recently been appointed board director and clerk for the Sebago Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce and will also be chairing the Government Affairs Committee. She will perform her duties with the chamber in addition to operating her own law practice in Windham. Matt Goodman, ’05, has been named assistant coach for the Brewer High School girls’ soccer team. After surviving an IED attack in Afghanistan in 2013, Matt returned home to spend more time with family and friends. His friend David Hamel, acting as the girls’ head coach and knowing Matt’s passion for the sport, asked Matt to come aboard. Matt brings his experience as both player and coach at Husson, John Bapst High School, and Memorial High School in Manchester, N.H. to Brewer, focusing on the importance of goalkeepers and communication. Wade Grindle, ’07, and Therese Grindle, ’07, welcomed baby Jasper Andre Grindle to the family on Sept. 24, 2014. Don LeBert, ’07, is the director of the cyber security incident response team at GoDaddy. He has presented at DEFCON and the CIO Executive Summit. Don has been awarded seven patents related to information security. His department was awarded Security Team of the Year in 2011 by SC Magazine. Don is married to Erica Burns LeBert, ’07, and they reside in Phoenix, Ariz. Erica works as an occupational therapist at Upward for Children and Families.
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Diane Sinclair, ’07, has been appointed the new administrator for Mount St. Joseph Residence and Rehabilitation in Waterville. She has had excellent clinical and management experience in her work as a charge nurse, nurse manager, and director of nursing. In 1991, she earned her nursing degree from Northern Maine Community College and became a professional service consultant at North Country Associates in 2007. She received her multi-level administrator’s license in 2009, following completion of an administer-in-training program, and took the position of administrator at Maplecrest Rehabilitation and Living Center. Prior to this, she was the senior director of clinical services for North Country Associates. Nicholas Storer, ’07, is currently traveling with the Life in Color Tour as the audio engineer. The Life in Color Tour began in 2006 on college campuses as “The World's Largest Paint Party” and stages more than 200 concerts annually worldwide. Life in Color has become part of the biggest movements in dance music to date.
Zach Schmesser, ’09, is the coordinator of the BikeMaine Trek for
Billy Shannon, ’09, has been promoted to head coach for the Bangor (Maine) High School boys’ varsity soccer team. After serving for three years as the sub-varsity coach at Bangor, he will fill the coaching vacancy this fall. Having played four years of soccer at Hampden Academy and two at Husson, with four years of coaching, Billy has had extensive experience on and off the field. He hopes to keep Bangor near the forefront of Class A soccer while ensuring each student fulfills his or her academic responsibilities.
2010s Nicholas Arthers, ’10, joined the Brewer (Maine) High School community as a physical education teacher and head football coach this fall. He served in a similar capacity in Old Town, Maine the previous year and, coupled with his own athletic experience at the collegiate level, looks forward to this new opportunity to reshape the team. Courtney Allen, ’11, has recently joined the team at CBRE|The Boulos Company as the executive assistant to Drew Sigfridson, SIOR. She will assist him as he runs the daily operations of the company. Courtney will also assist with company-wide marketing initiatives and event planning.
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Class News
Lance Cowan, ’09, has been named Old Town (Maine) High School’s new head football coach. He’d worked for five years as the assistant coach there before serving in a similar capacity at Brewer (Maine) High School. He is also a veteran youth baseball coach with time spent at the middle school and senior league levels in Old Town and Bangor, assisting in Bangor’s Maine District 3 champion all-star squad’s title game of the 2010 Senior League World Series. He plans to take a balanced approach with his team, by blending elements of run-oriented attack and passing game components he learned earlier in his career.
the Bicycle Coalition of Maine. During last summer’s BikeMaine Trek he noticed that showering bicyclists could quickly use up hot water in hotels. This sparked an idea for New England Mobile Showers, which will provide 16 shower spaces with changing and waiting rooms. With a grant from the Libra Future Fund, he has turned his idea to reality. The shower trailer could provide 85-100 showers per hour and can be hooked into local utilities or run independently.
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Michelle Osgood, ’11, was honored with the Student of the Year Award for the Class of 2017 from Lincoln Memorial University - DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine at its recent spring gala in Knoxville, Tenn. Michelle was chosen by her fellow students to receive this award. Jessica Beal, ’12, has been promoted to assistant vice president and store manager of the Ellsworth, Maine TD Bank branch. She will be responsible for new business development; consumer and business lending; managing personnel and overseeing daily operations serving customers in Washington and Hancock counties. Clay De Marco, ’13, was officially sworn in as a full-time police officer on May 12 with the Hampton Police Department. Clay has worked for the department since May 2013, following his graduation from Husson’s criminal justice program. Taylor Dube, ’13, graduated from the Maine Criminal Justice Academy in Vassalboro on April 11 to become a Maine state trooper. Having completed nine weeks in specialized training, the new troopers will patrol with a veteran trooper in their assigned location. Michael Gatkek, ’13, is currently attending Nazarene Seminary and pursuing his Master of Divinity. Benjamin Cyr, ’14, is the newest police officer at the Kittery (Maine) Police Department after recently completing training at the Maine Criminal Justice Academy. The new patrolman is the son of longtime Newmarket, N.H. Police Chief Kevin Cyr and has finally fulfilled his lifelong dream of working in law enforcement. Gwen Maddox, ’14, has joined the staff at Continuum Physical Therapy, a physical therapist-owned private practice in Rockland. Her professional interests include orthopedics, manual therapy, geriatrics, balance, and functional training.
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Alumni Events
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What we’ve been up to... Director’s Corner
Season’s Greetings to all of our Alumni & Friends The Alumni Relations office has been busy planning various events around the country. We will be making our annual stops in Florida to The Villages, Daytona Beach, Naples, and Fort Meyers this winter. We also have a few new areas on the docket as the men’s basketball team will be in Las Vegas, NV and the women’s basketball team will be in Florida over Christmas break.
Alumni at our Southern Maine Networking Social on November 6 at the Southern Maine campus in Westbrook.
November proved to be a great month for Husson this year. The Alumni Board hosted a gathering at a Season’s Grille and Lounge in Bangor that brought 50 alumni in the room to share stories and reminisce about their Husson experience. Southern Maine invited alumni and friends to the Westbrook campus for a networking social. And, the football team made history hosting the first ever NCAA playoff game! As supporters and champions of this institution, I want you all to know that in the upcoming months, I plan to continue strengthening the bond between Husson University and our alumni. I want to create programs that match YOUR interests and needs as we develop a culture that teaches our younger alumni to be more involved in the Association. Exciting new things are on the horizon for Husson and the Office of Alumni Relations. I can’t wait for you to be a part of it. Please feel free to give me a call or stop by One College Circle. My door is always open!
Nursing alumni gathered around to learn more about Mr. SIMS on their tour of the SIMS Lab in O’Donnell Commons.
Alumnus Mike Anderson and his wife Joan are the proud owners of Winterport Winery and Penobscot Bay Brewery. They won 2014 Food Producer of the Year from the Maine Grocers and Food Producers Association.
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Amanda Cummings ’12 Director of Alumni Relations alumni@husson.edu
What we’re planning for the 2015 year... Mark your calendars, and check for more details and registration info ringing the online at www.husson.edu/alumnievents.
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JANUARY 2015 TBA Fall Athletic Celebration with The Alumni Board at Dysarts
FEBRUARY 2015 13 Husson Couples Event
APRIL 2015 Bruins game
JUNE 2015 Reunion
Senior Class Networking Event with Alumni Board
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MARCH 2015 Sugarloaf, ME
OCTOBER 2015 Homecoming
Naples, FL
MAY 2015 Southern Maine Networking Event
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Fort Meyers, FL for Red Sox Spring Training
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