Rivier Today | Fall 2014

Rivier Today Fall 2014

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Collaborate, achieve, lead

The Learning Commons fosters student achievement in a collaborative learning environment page 12

Alumni Reunion Weekend 2014 Alumni gathered from near and far for the University's annual fall weekend celebration page 15

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Rivier University celebrates the renovation of Resurrection Chapel with a blessing and dedication ceremony

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In this issue 8 Gateways to faith and community

The Gateway Projects transform the Rivier campus

10 A beacon of faith The University celebrates the renovation of Resurrection Chapel with a blessing and dedication ceremony

12 Collaborate, achieve, lead The Learning Commons fosters student achievement in a collaborative learning environment

14 Coaching for career success A new mentoring program connects alumni and current students

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15 Remember. Relive. Reunite.

Alumni gathered from near and far to celebrate Reunion Weekend 2014

19 A fairway hit Page 15

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17th Annual Golf Classic generously supported by alumni, friends, and corporations

Paving the Way Be a part of Rivier history. Order your personalized brick by December 1!

Bricks will be placed in the Heritage Plaza this spring.

Currently under construction next to Adrienne Hall, the plaza will include a bronze sculpture of Blessed Anne Marie Rivier, founder of the Sisters of the Presentation of Mary.

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Alumni Events

3 For the Record 7

Student Profile

20 Faculty Profile 22 Making News 24 Alumni Profile 26 Class Notes See page 2.

Visit www.rivier.edu/pavetheway

Rivier Today From the President Dear Friends of Rivier,

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President

Sister Paula Marie Buley, IHM Vice President for University Advancement

I am delighted to share with you Rivier University’s progress in the areas of academic distinction and global engagement, the construction of the Gateway Projects, and the expansion of community partnerships.

Karen Cooper ’03G

Rivier is one of only 15 universities in the country to receive a Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) grant. This grant will enable the University to increase academic support and scholarships for underrepresented and first-generation nursing students with the goal of enhancing nursing workforce diversity within the Nashua region.

Director of Marketing and Communications

Much has been accomplished in the area of global engagement.

This summer Rivier entered into partnership with two new educational partners in China—Beijing City University and Shanghai Lixin University of Commerce. These agreements will create a two-way learning exchange between students and faculty from Rivier and China.

Michelle Marrone

The first two Gateway Projects have been completed with the dedication of the newly renovated Resurrection Chapel, a gateway to faith, and the Learning Commons, a gateway to student engagement. Read about continuing transformations in this issue of Rivier Today.

Consistent with our strategic plan, Rivier has developed an Alumni Mentor Program—an opportunity for alumni to share their wisdom and network with current undergraduate students through career coaching. We invite you to participate in this program, which is sponsored by the Alumni Council.

We remain grateful for the generous support of our donor investors.

I invite all alumni to consider making a financial commitment with an Annual Fund gift, which helps make a Rivier education a reality for many deserving students, or in support of our Gateway Projects’ to further enhance an environment for teaching and learning.

Alumni Reunion and Family Weekend, held jointly in September, served as a reminder of the strength and energy within the Rivier community. As always, it is a wonderful opportunity to welcome you and all our neighbors to campus and gratifying to share the University's progress. Please consider a visit to campus and know that you are always welcome.

With continuing thanks for your support,

Sister Paula Marie Buley, IHM President

Director of Alumni Relations and Special Events

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ALUMNI Events

Paving the way

Alumni Reunion Weekend 2015

Save the Date!

September 25-27, 2015

Leave your mark on the Rivier campus!

Order your personalized brick paver by December 1 for installation this spring

Make plans to return to New Hampshire next fall to celebrate Alumni Reunion Weekend! All alumni are invited back to campus for the fall weekend celebration. Special recognition will be given to alumni from the reunion classes of 1940, 1945, 1950, 1955, 1960, 1965, 1970, 1975, 1980, 1985, 1990, 1995, 2000, 2005, and 2010.

Plans for our 2015 weekend are underway. The schedule will be published online in the spring and invitations will be mailed to undergraduate reunion classes. A room block at the Radisson Hotel in Nashua will be established during the summer of 2015.

Sister Madeleine of Jesus Award Nominations The Sister Madeleine of Jesus Award is presented each year at Alumni Reunion Weekend in honor of Rivier’s foundress. The award is presented to a Rivier alumna or alumnus who has distinguished herself or himself through exceptional dedication to Rivier, outstanding service to his or her community and profession, and significant civic, professional, or humanitarian efforts. For more information and a nomination form, please visit www.rivier.edu/ alumniawards.

Class Representatives Reunion Class Representatives assist the Office of University Advancement and Alumni Relations to spread the word about Alumni Reunion Weekend and encourage classmates to attend. If you are interested in participating as a reunion class representative this year or in the future, contact Director of Alumni Relations and Special Events Mary Bollinger at (603) 897-8521 or mbollinger@rivier.edu.

Alumni and friends can support the Gateway Projects and leave a lasting mark on the Rivier campus.

Engraved bricks will be placed in the walkway of the new Heritage Plaza.

Inscribe a 4" x 8" brick with your name or a special message to show your support of Rivier. You can honor a graduate, remember a loved one or special occasion, or pay tribute to someone who has made a difference in your life. A limited number of bricks are available and the cost for each brick is $250. Your gift directly supports the Rivier University Gateway Projects.

To order your brick, visit www.rivier.edu/pavetheway

Check out the 2014 Alumni Reunion Weekend feature on page 15, and view photos online at www.rivier.edu/reunion.

Remember. Relive. Reunite.

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RECORD THE LATEST NEWS FROM AROUND THE RIVIER CAMPUS

Alumnus and business executive joins Rivier University’s Board of Trustees Aaron C. Dufoe ’97, ’98G has been appointed to the Rivier University Board of Trustees. Currently serving as Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Single Digits, a global provider of High Speed Internet Access (HSIA) management and support solutions, Dufoe’s career has focused on executive leadership positions in business and sales development, marketing, and relationship management. At Single Digits, Dufoe is responsible for all aspects of business development.

“The University is delighted to welcome Aaron Dufoe, a Rivier alumnus, business professional, and innovative thinker,

to Rivier’s Board of Trustees,” says Sister Paula Marie Buley, IHM, President. “Aaron’s expertise and inspirational leadership will help advance the University’s strategic initiatives.”

Before joining Single Digits, Dufoe served as CEO of Sales and Marketing at SCOUT Trading Systems, a cloud-based document management/ERP solution for the electronics marketplace. Prior to SCOUT Trading Systems, he spent nine years as the Vice President of Worldwide Sales and Marketing for NTP Software, a data management company.

From 2005 to 2013, Dufoe served on the Board of Advisors at AbleBridge, Inc., a Microsoft Gold Partner and Dynamics CRM platform advisor, in Manchester, New Hampshire.

Dufoe holds both a bachelor’s degree and an MBA from Rivier University. While at Rivier, Aaron honed his leadership skills in the classroom, workplace, and on the basketball court. His accomplishments were recently recognized with an induction into the New England Basketball Hall of Fame.

Dedicated donor investors recognized through the creation of the Linda Lemery Robinson Society This fall, the University recognized a cadre of loyal donors who have supported Rivier with 10 or more years of consecutive giving. “The loyal and consistent support of these alumni contributes to our mission and the transformational education we provide our students,” says Sister Paula Marie Buley, IHM. Named in honor of Linda Lemery Robinson, a proud alumna of the Class of 1969 and a member of both the Rivier University Board of Trustees and the Corporation, the new society was introduced at Alumni Reunion Weekend in September.

Celebrating her 45th anniversary, Linda was honored at the Alumni Awards Luncheon for her consistent and generous support of the University.

More than 250 alumni and friends were recognized as members of the Society and received their loyalty pins this fall.

“It is my privilege to take this opportunity to remember our loyal donors, who like Linda, have honored Rivier with their support and continued the tradition of giving that she has fostered with enthusiasm and pride throughout the years,” said Sister Paula.

Sister Paula Marie Buley, IHM, President presents Linda Lemery Robinson ’69 with a certificate introducing the donor loyalty society named in her honor.

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For the RECORD Nashua is our home, the world is our classroom A series of videos share Rivier’s vision for student global engagement and extraordinary student experiences.

Watch them at: www.rivier.edu/youtube

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Sister Paula Marie Buley, IHM, President visited educational institutions in China and Japan.

Teaching and learning partnerships in China will provide opportunities for cultural exchanges

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and then transfer to Rivier University to complete their Bachelor of Science in Business Management and earn a Master of Business Administration degree.

Next steps with Beijing City University include a team-taught biotechnology course by Rivier University and Beijing City University faculty members in July 2015, which will include students from both institutions.

Additionally, Dr. Meehan will travel to Beijing City University’s home campus to teach “Nonprofit Leadership in the West: Philosophy, Focus, and Management.”

Dr. Meehan adds, “We are delighted to be working with such excellent institutions in China. Rivier University is engaging China’s leading experts on issues that will greatly impact both of our societies. These agreements demonstrate Rivier University’s passionate commitment to facilitating a deeply global experience for all of our students.”

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Sister Paula Marie Buley, IHM, President and Associate Vice President for Global Engagement Dr. Mark Meehan traveled to China and Japan this past spring to establish new partnerships for cultural, student, and faculty exchanges.

Their successful trip resulted in signed memorandums of understanding with two leading institutions in China: Beijing City University and Shanghai Lixin University of Commerce.

Sister Paula says, “These alliances will enable students and faculty from the three institutions to experience a rich, vibrant culture and to live and learn alongside their peers in the United States and China.”

Rivier’s Business Division Dean Dr. Amir Toosi, in conjunction with Shanghai Lixin University, has established a “3+1+1” program in which Shanghai Lixin University students will complete three years of study at their home institution

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Rivier awarded federal nursing grant of up to $930,000 to enhance the region’s workforce diversity The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), a division of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, has awarded Rivier University a $230,000 HRSA Nursing Workforce Diversity Grant for 2014. This grant comes with a recommendation for two additional years of funding totaling $700,000 for a three-year maximum award of $930,000.

This federal grant, one of approximately 15 awarded nationally, is designed to enhance nursing workforce diversity within the Nashua region.

“The grant focuses on underrepresented and firstgeneration students and will support scholarships and stipends, academic enrichment and diversity activities, and enhanced cultural competency programs,” says Sister Paula Marie Buley, IHM, President, who credits the Division of Nursing for the grant award.

Dean of Nursing Paula Williams adds, “Receiving this grant is truly an honor and a privilege. We look forward to welcoming and supporting many more students from diverse backgrounds into our programs. The scholarships, stipends, and academic enrichment opportunities, which the grant will allow, open so many paths for students who otherwise might not have found their way to Rivier University and to the nursing workforce in the Nashua region and beyond.”

Currently, the University offers an associate and a bachelor’s degree in nursing, a Master of Science in Nursing with several track options, three post-master’s certificates, a Doctorate of Education in Leadership and Learning with a Nursing Education Specialization, and a new Bachelor of Science in Public Health.

Rivier University named a College of Distinction for fourth consecutive year Rivier University has been named a 2014-2015 College of Distinction, joining select colleges and universities across the country, for the fourth consecutive year. Recognized as student-centered educational institutions, named colleges and universities are distinguished by their accomplished faculty that excel at engaging students; for fostering vibrant communities; and for producing successful outcomes.

“This distinction recognizes the exceptional educational experience Rivier provides to students,” says Vice President for Enrollment Management Karen Schedin.

Rivier is one of only two New Hampshire colleges named a 2014-2015 College of Distinction.

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For the RECORD Raider athletes to be recognized at fourth annual Hall of Fame The fourth Athletics Hall of Fame induction will take place on Saturday, October 24, 2015.

The Rivier Athletics Hall of Fame was established to celebrate and perpetuate the legacy of the former student-athletes, coaches, teams, and supporters who helped bring recognition, honor, and distinction to Rivier University.

The fourth induction class will join these current Rivier Athletics Hall of Fame members: former studentathletes Sabrina Madeline Payeur ’98, Aaron Dufoe ’97/ ’98G, Maureen McCarthy Jankins ’84, Don Ferguson ’00, Donna Ferrie ’87, and Kristen Hoffman ’05; former coaches and administrators Sr. Sylvia Trottier, Jim Domoracki, Dave Hogan, and the 2007 GNAC Champion Men’s Soccer Team.

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Nominate a Rivier alumna/alumnus to the Hall of Fame Download the 2015 Athletics Hall of Fame nomination form at www.rivierathletics.com.

Student-athlete nominees must have graduated from Rivier University in 2009 or earlier.

For teams, coaches, administrators or other supporters, consider nominating those who through participation, support, performance, or exceptional devotion have made outstanding contributions to Rivier University athletics.

Nominations must be received by April 30, 2015.

Student

PROFILE Jennifer Bowers ’16 Hometown: Tewksbury, Mass.

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology

Two coasts—one goal Jennifer Bowers’ initiative brings her closer to her chosen career

By MICHELLE MARRONE

From the Atlantic coast to the Pacific coast— Jennifer Bowers completed her junior year at Rivier University and spent her summer in California at Stanford University pursuing her aspiration to become a professional researcher.

Research at Rivier Bowers learned early in her college career how much she enjoyed research work. “I’ve been lucky to have many opportunities to assist with various projects,” says Bowers.

“My first experience was supporting graduate students in Dr. Jerome Rekart’s Behavioral Science Lab during sophomore year. Following that, I interned for a longitudinal study at Judge Baker Children’s Center in Boston for a year. I also assisted on a related neuroscience study at Beth Israel Medical Center during much of my junior year.”

Bowers’ research work at Rivier and local internships made her a strong candidate for additional study projects. Her strong initiative and support from faculty won her a coveted internship at the Stanford University Cohen Laboratory.

Research at Stanford Bowers set her sights on a summer internship that would support her personal and professional goals. “I really wanted

to find paid summer research, so I spent a lot of time seeking out opportunities,” she says.

“The application process required two letters of recommendation, an official transcript, a statement of purpose, and a resumé,” shares Bowers. Dr. Rekart provided a recommendation letter, and Dr. Karen Meteyer helped Bowers prepare the rest of her application materials over several weeks’ time.

These efforts landed her a paid research assistant position through The Leadership Alliance. “Of the 175 applicants, just eight of us were chosen to participate in the program,” says Bowers.

The Leadership Alliance is an organization dedicated to providing educational opportunities to students from traditionally underrepresented backgrounds. It is a 33-school consortium, which includes Dartmouth College and other prestigious universities: Brown, Columbia, Cornell, Harvard, John Hopkins, Princeton, Stanford, Tufts, Vanderbilt, and Yale.

Bowers was accepted into The Alliance’s Summer Research for Early Identification Program. This program encourages students from the natural and social sciences, humanities and engineering disciplines to pursue research careers; it is designed for students planning to apply to Ph.D. or M.D.-Ph.D. programs.

The Stanford research project reinforced her social psychology coursework at Rivier and allowed her to contribute to that body of knowledge. “I worked with Dr. Geoffrey Cohen in the Social Psychology area at Stanford,” says Bowers. “The lab had several projects running at once, and I assisted one of his Ph.D. students with his four studies on self-affirmation.”

Bowers work included coding previously collected data for statistical analysis and conducting fieldwork to collect new research data. She shares a positive outcome, “Our research found that self-affirmation intervention was effective in improving cognitive functioning and fluid intelligence in participants under experimentally-induced financial stress.”

Preparation for graduate school Research experience is highly valued in the Ph.D. application process. Bowers is hoping that her time in Dr. Cohen’s lab will stand out on her graduate school applications. She says, “I feel very lucky to have experienced student life at Stanford University and what graduate school could be like, to have worked on a great research project, to have gained valuable advice for my future, and to have had the opportunity to explore northern California.”

Bowers encourages other Rivier students “not to shy away from sending applications to highly competitive internships.

I never thought I had a chance for Stanford’s program, but I was wrong! It’s never too early to think about these things— programs like this offer great experience to students.”

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Gateways to faith and community The Gateway Projects transform the Rivier campus Alumni visiting Rivier for Reunion Weekend in September enjoyed the opportunity to see the University’s transformed campus. From the completion of the Resurrection Chapel renovation and the creation of the Chapel Plaza and Quad to the construction of the granite signage at campus entrances, the Gateway Projects have transformed the Rivier campus during the past year.

Exterior site work continues this fall with a focus on the masonry to construct the granite gateways on both ends of South Main Street. Composed of native New Hampshire granite, the impressive gateways are slated for a December completion.

Improvements to the exterior of Madeleine Hall, the University’s Admissions Welcome Center, are in progress and will also be completed in December. A new, easy to navigate entrance and parking at the front of the building will enhance the presence of this historic building and improve the first-time visitor experience.

Construction of the Heritage Plaza will continue during the fall and will be completed in the spring of 2015 and will include the installation of a bronze sculpture of Blessed Anne Marie Rivier during the summer. The Heritage Plaza will provide a focal point on the Rivier campus reflecting the University’s Catholic heritage and opening access to the Campus Quad.

The renovation of the Sunken Garden will be completed in the spring and will transform the space into a welcoming, reflective environment for the entire campus community.

The Rivier College arch, previously located on the outer edge of campus along Daniel Webster Highway, was prominently relocated to the entrance of the Sunken Garden, preserving this recognizable architectural element of the Rivier campus.

Alumni and friends of Rivier can support the Gateway Projects by personalizing a brick paver to be placed in the walkway of the Heritage Plaza. Bricks are available through December 1 and will be installed in the spring with the completion of the Plaza (see page 2).

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The University’s sacred spaces were enhanced with the renovation of Resurrection Chapel and creation of the Chapel Plaza and Quad.

The construction of the granite gates at campus entrances on both ends of South Main Street will be completed in December.

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A beacon of faith The University celebrates the renovation of Resurrection Chapel with a blessing and dedication ceremony

Bishop Francis Christian and Sister Paula Marie Buley, IHM, President outside Resurrection Chapel following the blessing and dedication.

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The Rivier community gathered for the blessing and dedication of Resurrection Chapel on Sunday, September 21. The celebratory Mass included a blessing of the newly renovated chapel, which was completed as part of the University’s Gateway Projects, a series of campus and landscape design enhancements.

“Resurrection Chapel serves as a beacon of faith welcoming the entire Rivier community to prayer and reflection,” says Sister Paula Marie Buley, IHM, President.

Bishop Francis Christian of the Diocese of Manchester presided at the liturgy, concelebrating with Rivier Chaplain Brother Paul Demers, S.C. and Father Gerard Dion. Bishop Christian blessed the chapel and consecrated the altar through the ancient tradition using oil, water, and incense.

The Chapel renovation was funded through donations from alumni beginning in 1963, and subsequent generous contributions from member of the Rivier University Board of Trustees Leon Brassard and his wife Jan for the Chapel Plaza and Mrs. Cathy Everett, a friend of the University, for the tabernacle.

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Photos by Jodie Andruskevich

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Collaborate, achieve, lead Rivier University’s dedication of the new Learning Commons featured a ribbon cutting ceremony with Nashua Mayor Donnalee Lozeau, Board of Trustees Chair Dr. Richard Foemmel, Sister Paula Marie Buley, IHM, President, and professional staff with offices in the building.

The Learning Commons fosters student achievement in a collaborative learning environment The University celebrated the opening of the Learning Commons with a ribbon cutting and dedication ceremony in September. The new facility unites the University’s academic support services and provides a collaborative learning environment for students.

“The creation of the Learning Commons is an investment in our students and a commitment to providing learning spaces that foster student achievement,” says Sister Paula Marie Buley, IHM, President.

The 15,000-square-foot facility provides a destination for students seeking services that support teaching and learning.

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Programs. A distinctive characteristic of the facility is the presence of University Advancement and Alumni Relations, providing a unique opportunity to connect alumni with current students.

Transformed over the summer from an office building into a collaborative learning center, the Learning Commons opened at the start of the fall semester. In addition to access to support services, the building features a Learning Hub and a variety of flexible settings for both group and independent student work.

The consolidation of these services into a central Learning Commons will foster further interaction between students and the University’s support service professionals, enhancing learning outcomes directly connected to Rivier’s academic curriculum, according to Sister Paula.

The synergy between the support offices and centers has been evident from the start, resulting in coordinated student referrals and sharing of subject matter expertise.

“The placement of the academic and student service departments in one location generates expedient student referrals and an increase in interdepartmental effectiveness,” says Elizabeth Bonin, Coordinator of Student Success Programs. She highlighted, as an example, the ability of the Office of Student Success to partner seamlessly with the Writing and Resource Center and Disability Services to advance student research, writing, and comprehension of course content.

Dr. Richard Foemmel, chair of the Rivier University Board of Trustees, recognized the leadership and vision of the Board in moving the project forward. “As a Board, we are delighted to contribute directly to the many paths of student success and to support the work of teaching and learning,” says Dr. Foemmel.

Following a blessing by Rivier University Chaplain Brother Paul Demers, S.C. and remarks from Nashua’s Mayor Donnalee Lozeau, Dr. Foemmel cut the ribbon, officially dedicating the Rivier University Learning Commons as the University’s newest academic facility.

Photos by Jodie Andruskevich and Jill Whiteneck ’16

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Coaching for career success A new mentoring program connects alumni and current students The goal of every college education is preparation for a successful life—personally and professionally. Guiding first-year students to careers in their chosen professions requires more than classes and credits.

To best equip graduates for career success, alumni can offer practical guidance through mentoring.

This spring, the University will launch an Alumni Mentor Program to provide early exposure to career options and professional network building for Rivier students. The program’s cornerstone will be alumni career coaching with mentors sharing the wisdom of their experiences since graduation.

The Alumni Mentor Program was created to fulfill two core goals. The program is designed to prepare students for the transition from college to career beginning in their first year at the University; and it offers alumni opportunities for meaningful engagement with their alma mater.

The program supports the University’s strategic plan goal of expanding opportunities for alumni engagement and developing volunteer models that utilize the expertise of alumni. “Becoming a mentor is a valuable way for alumni to remain connected with Rivier and to provide meaningful service that will have a direct and lasting impact on our students,” says Karen Cooper, Vice President for University Advancement.

Students will benefit from collaboration with those who have “been there”—who have already navigated their way through the job market to land desirable positions, who can share advice on making the most of their time at Rivier, who can provide tips on accessing internships and leadership

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opportunities, and who can help students begin to develop strong professional networks. Alumni will provide guidance throughout the academic year and may serve as the first crucial link in a student’s professional network.

Mentoring is an established leadership development strategy, helping not only the individual mentee, but also contributing to the growth and sustainability of the whole community, according to a summer 2014 Journal of Leadership Education article by Priest and Donnelley.

The Alumni Council, an advisory council that represents all Rivier alumni, is sponsoring this new initiative in partnership with the University’s Career Development Center.

“The Alumni Mentor Program will help students in countless ways—giving them the advantage of sage advice based on experience, professional exposure and engagement, and leadership training,” says Marie Sullivan, Director of the Career Development Center. She points out that benefits extend to mentors, as well. “Mentoring a protégé has been known to improve management and training skills, enhance creative thinking, and provide an opportunity to influence the next generation of leaders,” says Sullivan.

Make an impact!

Volunteer to become an Alumni Mentor and provide career coaching to a Rivier honor student.

Alumni who wish to be considered for the program can submit an application and resume online at www.rivier.edu/alumnicareers

Remember. Relive. Reunite.

Alumni gathered from near and far to celebrate Reunion Weekend 2014

Alumni and friends gathered outside of the renovated Resurrection Chapel following the first alumni Mass celebrated in the new chapel.

The University welcomed back alumni from the classes of 1954 through 2004 for the annual fall weekend celebration that formally recognized the anniversaries of Reunion Classes ending in 4’s and 9’s.

With warm weather that felt more like July than September, alumni enjoyed reconnecting with their classmates and checking out the latest developments on the Rivier campus since their last visit. Whether they visited last year or five years ago, they were all sure to see new enhancements on the campus, including the completion of several of the University’s Gateway Projects. This year’s reunion was held on the same weekend as the University’s

Family Weekend, providing an opportunity for alumni and families to come together for several events.

The weekend began with the Reunion Class dinner at the Radisson Hotel in Nashua on Friday evening. Alumni enjoyed conversations with their classmates over dinner at this kick-off event and many stayed overnight at the Radisson on Friday and Saturday.

Sister Paula Marie Buley, IHM, President welcomed alumni and families to campus on Saturday and opened the weekend with a State of the University presentation and conversation.

Photos by Jodie Andruskevich

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Following a cherished annual tradition, the Class of 1964 was inducted into the Golden Society in celebration of the 50th anniversary of their Rivier graduation. The fifteen members of the class present were recognized and received their Golden Society pins at the annual Alumni Awards Luncheon.

Front Row - left to right: Angela Devoti Rakowski, Leslie Schnier Boggis, Patricia Reynolds French, Henriette Blais Salek, Sister Theresa Couture The Sister Madeleine of Jesus Award, the highest honor bestowed on an alumna or alumnus by the Rivier Alumni Association, was presented at the awards luncheon to Linda Johnson, Class of 1981. A member of the Rivier University Board of Trustees, Linda was recognized for her leadership, vision, and devotion to service. As an attorney and Director of the McLane Law Firm, Linda has dedicated her life to serving her neighbor and has worked to protect and advance the interests of children, employees, and employers. She has served on the boards and leadership committees of many non-profit and professional organizations giving her time, talent, and treasure to her local community and beyond.

Linda was credited with raising her children to be global citizens. Her son Douglas is a professional dancer based in Tel Aviv, Israel, and her daughter Katie is the Communications Director for Angkor Children’s Hospital in Siem Reap, Cambodia, where Linda also volunteers her time and expertise to work on human resource projects and legal issues. Congratulatory videos from Douglas and Katie in Israel and Cambodia were played at the event.

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Class of 1964

Back Row - left to right: Antonio Gigliello Wilson, Joanne DeMita Thayer, Paula Murphy Keup, Claudette Pelletier Philippon, Barbara Benn Stelling, Jeannine Faucher Rancourt, Sandra Jakubowski Burney, Kay Norling Herlihy, Claire Durocher, Patricia Brouillard Lavin

Sister Paula congratulates Linda Johnson ’81.

| Alumni Reunion Weekend 2014 The University debuted a new society recognizing the loyalty of donors who have contributed to Rivier for 10 or more consecutive years. Sister Paula introduced the new society named in honor of Linda Lemery Robinson and recognized Linda, a member of the Board of Trustees and Corporation (see article on page 4), at the awards luncheon.

In addition to the Alumni Awards Luncheon, the Raider BBQ was held outside on the athletic field, providing an opportunity for alumni to meet students and families while enjoying athletic events and novelties.

The weekend continued with the President’s reception at the Learning Commons, the University’s newest facility for academic support services. Alumni gathered in the building’s Learning Hub and outdoor courtyard. They also had an opportunity to tour the new facility, which, in addition to housing academic support services, is the new location of the Office of University Advancement and Alumni Relations.

Sister Paula Marie Buley, IHM, President, presented

several alumni with Linda Lemery Robinson Society pins in recognition of their ten or more years of consecutive giving (see article on page 3). Those in attendance at the reception who received pins included Mary Jane Scrivener Medas ’74, Michele Laliberte ’74, Joanne Cassidy Spirito ’69, Kathleen Courteau Conlon ’69, Patricia Levins Moreland ’69, and Ida Grossi Shea ’69.

On Saturday evening, alumni enjoyed dinner on the patio where the Raider mascot made an appearance and posed for group photos. The evening’s entertainment included a lively comedy and magic show held jointly with Family Weekend, followed by a dueling piano performance in the Dining Center.

The first alumni Mass in the newly renovated Resurrection Chapel was celebrated on Sunday morning, providing a first opportunity for alumni to see the University’s new sacred space. The Mass was followed by the annual champagne brunch with the Sisters of the Presentation of Mary in Madeleine Hall.

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A fairway hit Rivier’s 17th Annual Golf Classic generously supported by alumni, friends, and corporations With the generous support of the local community, the 17th annual Golf Classic raised more than $45,000 to support the University’s athletic programs. The event took place at the Nashua Country Club on September 29 and was supported by more than 50 sponsors.

“Our Golf Classic continues to raise a significant level of funds to support our athletic programs due to the generosity of the local business community, as well as alumni and friends of the University,” says Karen Cooper, Vice President for University Advancement.

Tournament sponsors, including Premier Event Sponsor People’s United Bank and Dinner Sponsor Spectrum Marketing Companies, were recognized at the dinner and awards ceremony.

Director of Athletics Joanne Merrill thanked event sponsors for their generosity, which provides opportunities for student athletes to travel and compete both nationally and internationally.

The 18th Annual Golf Classic will take place on Monday, September 28, 2015 at the Nashua Country Club.

For a complete list of sponsors and to view the photo gallery, visit www.rivier.edu/golfclassic

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Never lose a holy curiosity

A man with a mission

- Albert Einstein

Knowledge, discovery, and sparking creative innovation in others drives this professor to maintain “a holy curiosity.”

By MICHELLE MARRONE

Faculty

PROFILE

Vladimir Riabov, Ph.D., M.S.C.I.S., M.S.P. Professor and Department Coordinator of Mathematics & Computer Science Director of Computer Science Programs

Dr. Vladimir Riabov is a man with a missioN— to continuously search for knowledge, enjoy its discovery, and share it with colleagues, students, and the global community.

A true scientist and academic, his goal to expand the base of human knowledge, and to teach and encourage others to do the same, benefits all humankind.

Piloting the future Dr. Riabov’s career began in Russia where he was a Senior Research Scientist for the Central Aerohydrodynamics Institute (TsAGI), one of the largest scientific research centers in the world and Russia’s counterpart to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). His work focused on hypersonic aerothermodynamics, rarefied gas dynamics, and the creation of many numerical algorithms.

Also, he participated in the research and development of the Russian Space Shuttle "Buran."

Dr. Riabov rose to the position of Deputy Director at the Institute, serving on the Research Council and Technical Council, before immigrating to the United States. Prior to joining Rivier University, he taught at Worcester Polytechnic Institute and the University of New Hampshire.

Teaching at Rivier fulfills Dr. Riabov’s life mission and fuels his intellectual curiosity. “I cherish a rapport with my students, and consider them the continuation of my mission and also contributors to the progress of the global community,” says Dr. Riabov.

A holy curiosity Albert Einstein said, “The important thing is not to stop questioning. Curiosity has its own reason for existing.

One cannot help but be in awe when he contemplates the mysteries of eternity, of life, of the marvelous structure of reality. It is enough if one tries merely to comprehend a little of this mystery every day. Never lose a holy curiosity.” This 20 RIVIER TODAY THE MAGAZINE OF RIVIER UNIVERSITY

maxim was embraced by many other scholars, philosophers, and writers. Dr. Riabov brings this spirit of inquiry to his classroom and challenges his students to exceed their own expectations of achievement.

“I cherish two features in my students: a “holy curiosity” and motivation to accept the challenges and go the ‘extra mile’ in their studies,” says Dr. Riabov. “I am proud of my former students, most notably the 26 who have published their research summary reports in various academic journals and presented at international and national conferences.

A few of them have continued studies in Ph.D. programs at Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, University of Massachusetts at Lowell, University of New Hampshire, and other universities.”

Advancing the mission Dr. Riabov’s mission fully supports the University’s mission to ‘transform hearts and minds to serve the world.’

“I encourage my students to develop true values in their hearts and minds—pride, self-esteem, empathy, professionalism, dedication to lifelong learning, and the passion to serve the global community—and to apply these values in their studies, learning, daily lives, and careers,” says Dr. Riabov. “Wide knowledge and the acquired skills that are mounted on the foundation of these values will help the students not only survive in this turbulent world, but contribute to the prosperity of civilization.”

Since January 2014, the Computer Science master’s degree programs have experienced exponential growth with more than 200 students currently enrolled. This growth has been fueled largely by an influx of international students. Dr. Riabov, as Director of Computer Science Programs, has worked collaboratively with nearly every campus office to support this rapid growth and provide an excellent academic experience for all students.

Inquiring minds Dr. Riabov and his students’ contributions are most evident in their research endeavors and scholarly publications and presentations. Dr. Riabov published his first article as a graduate student at Moscow Institute of Physics & Technology, and he has authored more than 130 articles and papers during his career.

Dr. Riabov takes great pleasure in working with students who share his passion for research and scholarly presentation.

“I am a very lucky person, who has had a chance to teach and supervise many talented graduate students,” he shares.

With his mentorship, several of his students have completed research projects that have been successfully implemented at local businesses, engaged Mars researchers at NASA, and contributed to other scientists’ research through academic publishing and presentations.

“Students who accept the challenges of innovations achieve the summits of academic excellence by delivering presentations at conferences, publishing articles in professional journals, and promoting their findings among peers, colleagues, and the global community,” says Dr. Riabov.

An intellectual treasure In addition to teaching and advising at the University, Dr. Riabov has served as the editor-in-chief of the Rivier Academic Journal for the last 10 years. Publishing 18 editions during that time, the Journal provides a chronological history of events in Rivier’s academic community including faculty and student research articles, fiction, travel stories, poetry, art, photography, and speeches.

“These materials are read, cited, and used by millions of people around the globe,” says Dr. Riabov. The Journals’ contents not only contribute scientific and literary works to the wealth of public history, but also inspire and advance ongoing innovation and discovery.

Greatest achievements Dr. Riabov credits academic freedom and his colleagues’ support at all levels for advancing his work at the University.

“In March 2011, I was nominated by Rivier colleagues for the New Hampshire Excellence in Education Award. This is a great honor to me,” says Dr. Riabov.

However, he finds his greatest joy in supporting others’ successes. He adds, “Mostly I am proud of the great achievements of my students and colleagues that have been occasionally inspired by my pedagogy and scholarly contributions through collaborative research, publications, and presentations.”

Dr. Riabov encourages continuous inquiry and innovation to meet the cultural, academic, and professional needs of our students, and the challenges of the future. For continued success, he encourages all to maintain a holy curiosity.

Bio: Dr. Vladimir Riabov Ph.D., Mathematics & Physics, Moscow Institute of Physics & Technology, Moscow, Russia M.S., Computer Information Systems, Southern New Hampshire University, Manchester, NH, USA M.S., Physics, Moscow Institute of Physics & Technology, Moscow, Russia Specialties & Research Interests • Networking Technologies • Numerical Methods & Algorithms • Rarefied Gas Dynamics • Software Engineering • System Simulation & Modeling • Aeronautics & Astronautics Classes Taught • Networking Technologies • Computer Security • Software Engineering • Software Quality Assurance • Object-Oriented Analysis & Design • Numerical Methods Publications Dr. Riabov has published more than 130 articles and conference papers. His work can be found in scientific journals and professional association publications including the Journal of Engineering Physics, Journal of Thermophysics and Heat Transfer, Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets, the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, and International Council of Aeronautical Sciences conference and exhibit papers.

Academic Philosophy “Three passions guide my life: the ecstasy of discovery, the search for knowledge, and the sharing of it with my students and global community. The search for knowledge helps me stay at the cutting edge of science and technology.

Both discovery and knowledge lead me to my teaching mission of sharing knowledge and expertise, which is reflected in the endeavors of my students and everyone who accepts the challenges of these passions.”

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makingNEWS Nursing Instructor and Director of Public Health Program Bobbie Bagley, RN, MS, MPH, CPH attended the 2014 Association for Community Health Nurse Educators (ACHNE) Annual Institute, Social Justice: Within & Beyond our Borders.

Bagley chairs ACHNE’s Abstract Review Committee and serves on the Annual Institute Planning Committee.

Conference topics focused on the importance of social justice in the delivery of care as well as healthcare reform.

Nursing Instructor and Director of Public Health Program Bobbie Bagley

THE LATEST NEWS FROM RIVIER FACULTY AND STAFF

Rivier University Chaplain and Associate Professor of Religious Studies Br. Paul R. Demers, S.C. participated in the 2014 International Summit on Conflict Resolution Education at George Mason University.

He joined 300 participants from 30 different countries to help develop peace and conflict studies programs for colleges and universities. Br. Paul has taught a Challenge of Peace course at Rivier since 1992.

Professor of Sociology Dr. Marcoux Faiia attended an interdisciplinary, international conference and presented a paper at the University of Barcelona in Spain last summer. The topic of her paper was related to the research conducted by Rivier students last academic year. The focus was on the invisible work that college students perform. It gathered data on student perceptions of field placements, student teaching, student nursing practicums, and internships. It also investigated student perceptions of volunteer work, athletics, and family responsibilities.

Traveling in Spain, Dr. Faiia met several graduate students and consulted on a Ph.D. ethnography focused on the Somalian Street Men working in Barcelona.

Professor of Sociology Dr. Marcoux Faiia

Adjunct Chemistry Instructor Dr. Brian S. Fulton’s book, Drug Discovery for the Treatment of Addiction: Medicinal Chemistry Strategies, was published in September 2014. His book addresses the complex neuroscience issues associated with medicinal chemistry’s role in treating addition, specifically addressing drugs of abuse including narcotics, stimulants, depressants, nicotine, and marijuana.

Associate Professor of Business Dr. Gregory Kivenzor attended the 2014 World Marketing Congress organized by the Academy of Marketing Sciences in Lima, Peru. At the Congress, Dr. Kivenzor served as a Track Co-Chair, organized and moderated a special session

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Project R5—A Visual Arts Seminar and Studio discussing global cultures, and presented a research paper.

Dr. Kivenzor was interviewed

by Anda News, a Peruvian marketing magazine, for an article on his research.

Maddi Lacey, Academic Advisor and Assistant to the Dean of Nursing, has been appointed as Secretary of the Breakfast Exchange Club in Nashua. The Nashua Club is one of a limited number of Exchange Clubs nationwide that focuses on the needs of the community’s elderly population.

Associate Professor of Business and Education and Associate Vice President for Global Engagement Dr. Mark Meehan was awarded the Coolidge Fellowship for summer 2014. The Coolidge Fellowship is a four-week research and writing program at Columbia University in New York City. Dr. Meehan and four other fellowship recipients engaged in intense scholarly research, reflection, and conversation on topics related to religion, leadership, and social transformation.

German publication by Stefan Boentert in Catholic Historical Review. Dr. Menke participated in the 2014 Institute for Administrators in Catholic Higher Education, which focused on ways to integrate the Catholic mission into the life of the Catholic college or university. Additionally, Dr. Menke gave a paper titled, “The German Center Party and the Bruning Chancellorship” at the German Studies Association annual conference.

Three recent works of art by Professor of Art and Director of the Rivier University Art Gallery Sister Theresa Couture, pm are included in an exhibition, Between the Shadow and the Light, which premiered at Xavier University of Louisiana at the September 2014 National Conference of the Lilly Fellows Program in Humanities and the Arts. From this venue, the exhibition will travel throughout the United States until 2018, after which it

will be shown in South Africa.

The exhibition is an intended outgrowth of Project R5—a collaboration of 10 American and 10 South African artists in higher education. The June 2013 collaboration took place in Johannesburg and Cape Town, South Africa, to explore how the visual arts are an increasingly powerful means for expressing justice and reconciliation, and the gospel’s witness for peace, on the world stage.

Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs Paula Randazza was honored with the Charles “Chuck” Lamb Lifetime Service Award by the Northeast Association of College and University Housing Officers (NEACUHO). This award is presented annually to one outstanding individual for his or her dedication and service to students, colleagues, and NEACUHO. Poverty in the townships—photo taken by Professor of Art and Director of the Rivier University Art Gallery Sister Theresa on her trip to South Africa

Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs Paula Randazza Associate Vice President for Global Engagement Dr. Mark Meehan

Professor and Coordinator of the History, Political Science, and Criminal Justice Department Dr. Martin Menke published a review of a

Associate Professor of Business Dr. Kevin Wayne recently published two essays in The Sport Digest: “8 Ways to Enhance Soccer for Americanized Audiences, and Everyone Else Too!” and “What If Soccer Reigned as America’s Favorite Sport.”

“Evening Cavern” from Sister Theresa’s traveling exhibition

Wealth in Capetown—photo taken

by Sister Theresa on her trip to South Africa

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Alumni

PROFILE

Linda Brodeur, Class of 1982 and 2001G B.S. Chemistry and Master of Education President of Bishop Guertin High School, Nashua, N.H. Photos by Jodie Andruskevich

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Named in honor of Bishop Georges-Albert Guertin, third bishop of Manchester, Bishop Guertin High School was opened in 1963 by the Brothers of the Sacred Heart to serve the needs of young men in the Nashua area.

In 1992, the school became a co-educational institution.

Impacting the future Linda Brodeur is challenging the leaders of tomorrow to leave the world a better place

By PATRICIA GARRITY

From teacher to principal and now president, Linda Brodeur has found her passion as an educational leader at Bishop Guertin High School in Nashua, New Hampshire.

The guidance of mentors Brodeur earned her Chemistry degree at Rivier and worked as a chemist for a short time. Although she was well prepared for the job, she felt unfulfilled. After a bit of soul searching, she decided to pursue a career in education and has never regretted her decision. “Not only was I well prepared for the content,” says Brodeur. “I realized that I was well prepared for the delivery. The professors I had at Rivier were tremendous role models for good teaching.”

Her Rivier professors taught her that a teacher can be kind and have high standards. In particular, Sister Jeanne Perreault, pm was a strong role model. She taught Brodeur that those “wow” moments in a classroom, happen when the students know that the teacher is creative, passionate, and knowledgeable—about both her students and the content.

When Brodeur returned to Rivier to earn her master’s degree in Education, she met then Chair of the Division of Education Dr. Charles Mitsakos, a fabulous advisor and mentor to her as she struggled with the decision to step out of the classroom and into administration. She says, “I cannot possibly list the many concepts, ideas, and practical strategies that he taught me—most I still use now. His practical advice, his ability to see humor in things—knowing what is and isn’t important, and his open door policy are three strategies that I try to model.”

Rivier is a community, first and foremost.

Brodeur was recently appointed by the Brothers of the Sacred Heart to serve as Bishop Guertin’s first lay president; she is also the first female president to be named by the Brothers in the United States and is honored and humbled to serve in this capacity. She serves on diocesan panels and teaches in the Diocese of Manchester lay formation program, is a member of the Nashua Community College Teacher Advisory Committee, the nationwide National Merit Advisory Board, the New Hampshire Interscholastic Athletic Association (NHIAA) strategic planning board, and has recently been appointed to the NHIAA Council.

Brodeur finds it very rewarding to mentor aspiring young teachers and is always ready and willing to share her experience and ideas with the next generation of engaged classroom leaders. “Some of the greatest moments for me as a principal were talking about teaching with passionate, creative, and skillful teachers.”

A personal challenge Rivier’s mission of ‘transforming hearts and minds to serve the world’ has personal significance for Brodeur. “As a teacher, as a principal, and as a high school president, I take very seriously the notion that I am directly impacting the future. These students are going to be the leaders of tomorrow and will be making decisions that impact me, my children, and now my grandchild.”

Last year at Bishop Guertin’s graduation, she told seniors that “things just got personal” because they will be the teachers, the doctors, the lawyers, and the politicians for her new grandson. “I challenged them to leave the world a better place than they found it—for me, for them, and for my grandson.”

Blazing a path Her experience in turn influenced both of her daughters who also attended the University and met their future husbands on the Rivier campus. Brodeur credits Rivier with further strengthening the good character, integrity, and ethics she instilled in her children.

“Rivier is a community, first and foremost. If you are looking for a school where you will be known, where you will be challenged, where you will be prepared, where you will have many opportunities to engage in the community, where you will likely have some of the best teachers in the area, then go ahead and submit an application. You will find you are more than you ever thought you could be.”

President Linda Brodeur on the Bishop Guertin campus.

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Class notes 50’s

Mary Elizabeth Dickinson ’59 traveled from Texas to attend Alumni Reunion Weekend in September. She proudly shared the news of the birth of her grandson, John Brady Dickinson, in 2012.

60’s

Irene Healy ’66 and her husband Mike live in Idaho, but recently came to New England to visit family. Irene is a retired school teacher, and was last seen on campus celebrating her 40th reunion. She looks forward to celebrating her 50th reunion in 2016 and wanted to see the campus and discuss her role as Reunion Class Representative for her 50th reunion celebration.

During her visit, she took a tour of campus with Mary Bollinger, Director of Alumni Relations and Special Events.

This photo was taken at the entrance to the Sunken Garden in front of the original Rivier College gate, which was recently moved as part of our Gateway Projects’ renovations of the Chapel, Chapel Quad, and Sunken Garden.

After entering semi-retirement from her career as a social worker, Elda Dawber ’69 has been able to return to her passion that first began in her Rivier Creative Writing class.

Elda is proud to announce her first novel Wait Until I’m Dead! is now available at Amazon.com.

70’s

Joe Wozniak ’76 visited the Office of University Advancement and Alumni Relations in September at its new location in the Learning Commons on Robinson Road. A longtime supporter of the University and creator of the Joseph Wozniak ’76 Scholarship, Joe made a generous donation to purchase the new organ for the renovated Resurrection Chapel. He and his wife Claire recently attended the blessing and dedication of the Chapel, along with his friend Janusz who is visiting from Poland. Joe and Janusz are pictured to the right in the courtyard of the Learning Commons with Mary Bollinger, Director of Alumni Relations and Special Events, and Karen Cooper, Vice President for University Advancement. Joe and Janusz are wearing their Rivier University shirts from last year’s Golf Classic tournament.

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The Academy of Notre Dame has announced that LiHsi Ho Chen ’78, ’85G of Nashua, New Hampshire, has been appointed international student services manager.

LiHsi has extensive experience in international marketing and has worked as a part-time consultant for the Academy’s International Program for several years.

90’s

Stacy Lennox Driscoll ’91, ’97G completed her Assistive Technology graduate certificate at UNH in January 2014. She has established her own company, LifeLong Assistive Technology, where she provides consulting and training.

Kris Bissonnette, RN ’05 has been selected to receive publication in Worldwide Leaders in Healthcare.

The International Nurses Association is proud to welcome Kris into a prestigious, supportive community for top healthcare professionals in recognition of her extraordinary performance as a registered nurse. She currently works in the Clinical Decision Unit at Concord Hospital.

10’s

Danielle Golinski ’14G will be serving as one of two Career Advising Fellows for the Student Professional Development Center at Elon University. She serves as a liaison between students and the Center. Before arriving Holly Harmon, RN ’00, ’02 at Elon, she earned her M.Ed. in School Counseling from has been promoted to a new Rivier, where she worked position of Senior Director of as a Graduate Assistant for Clinical Services at American Student Success.

Health Care Association in Washington, D.C.

00’s

The Maine Conservation Corps recently welcomed Magnolia Dixon ’14 to serve as a Field Team Member and AmeriCorps national service member for a three-month, 450hour term of national service. The Corps conducts conservation projects throughout the state of Maine, including extensive recreational trail construction and rehabilitation.

Weddings

Courtney Howe ’12 and Christopher Andrews July 19, 2014

Births

Deaths

Jana Mitchell Pirie, RN ’04, ’05 and her husband Jason welcomed their daughter, Victoria Bea, on May 25, 2014.

Sister Irene Rivard, pm ’64, ’68G June 27, 2014 David J. Kolifrath ’79 July 4, 2014 Aristotle Vurgaropulos ’66 July 5, 2014 Patricia Dion ’60 July 8, 2014

Linda Brodeur ’82, ’01G and Peter Paladino July 26, 2014

Jaclyn Pieleski ’11 and Timothy Scanlon July 19, 2014

Stacie E. Blanchette ’86 July 13, 2014 Victoria Bea Pirie

Louis A. Dignazio ’93G August 3, 2014

April-Lynn Killoran ’12 and her husband Shawn celebrated their son, Oliver Bing, on July 7, 2014.

Dr. Tracy Schier ’73G August 15, 2014 David M. Gilmore ’77/’80 August 17, 2014 Elizabeth Trombly ’77G September 14, 2014

The Paladino’s stopped at the Resurrection Chapel construction site to take this photo on the way to their wedding reception in July.

Katherine Murah Edie ’72 September 15, 2014 Oliver Bing Killoran

Dr. Doris Thibault ’76G September 20, 2014

In memoriam

Rivier mourns the loss of dedicated alumna and member of the Board of the Trustees

Dr. Tracy Schier, devoted member of the Board of Trustees and the University community, passed away on Aug. 15, 2014.

expertise with numerous foundations and non-profit institutions. She served as a writer/editor, program developer/director, and evaluator for the Lilly Endowment for close to 30 years. Through this leadership role, she advised more than 70 institutions in 21 states and Canada including Boston College, Children’s Hospital (Boston), Mexican-American Cultural Center, Indiana University Center on Philanthropy, Tufts University, and many more.

Dr. Schier served as a member of the Board of Trustees for the past decade with dedication and enthusiasm, providing thoughtful and missionfocused leadership and consistent support of the University’s mission of ‘transforming hearts and minds to serve the world.’

She dedicated her extensive career to education, serving Rivier and other institutions as a faculty member, senior administrator, and board member. In addition to Rivier, she taught at St. Mary’s College (Notre Dame) and the University of Massachusetts-Lowell.

As a consultant in board development, strategic planning, and evaluation, Dr. Schier shared her higher education

Dr. Schier co-founded and directed the Institute for Administrators in Catholic Higher Education at Boston College. She was also a presidential mentor/evaluator for In Trust, a national association of leaders in theological education. In that role, she served diverse clients including Los Angeles Archdiocesan seminary, Methodist Seminary in Tulsa, and St. Tikhon’s Orthodox Seminary.

She earned her Bachelor of Arts from St. Mary-of-theWoods College, master’s degrees from Ohio University and Rivier (1973), and her doctorate from Boston College.

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The Office of Undergraduate Admissions seeks the assistance of alumni in recruiting students to the University each year. Our alumni continue to support recruitment efforts in important ways and are a primary source for talented and interested students who will benefit from a Rivier education and who will also make important contributions to the campus community.

Show your pride in Rivier by referring a prospective student!

Our alumni are ambassadors in the community, sharing their Rivier experience as a student and the success they are enjoying as alumni. You can make a difference in the future of Rivier by helping to build a strong, dedicated class that will continue to enhance the future of Rivier and the legacy of your alma mater.

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To connect a prospective student with Rivier University, contact the Office of Undergraduate Admissions at (603) 897-8507 or visit www.rivier.edu/admissions.

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While you know all of this about Rivier, did you know that the undergraduate and graduate student experience is directly shaped by the generous support of alumni? Your experience as a Rivier student was shaped through the generosity of the alumni who came before you.

This is a powerful statement and means that you have the power to transform the Rivier experience for the next generation.

Your support of the Rivier University Annual Fund makes it possible for students to attend Rivier and to receive the unique educational experience that you received. In addition, your support makes it possible for the University to continue to offer the most up-to-date academic programs and resources, ensuring that a Rivier degree continues to be a valuable asset to employers.

Your gift to the Rivier University Annual Fund will have a direct and lasting impact on the University and its students, continuing the tradition of alumni support that has benefited Rivier students for generations.

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