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“A great and rewarding experience, well worth the time and effort.

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“There is something about the spirit in Scranton, something that drew us there when we chose Scranton. The spirit grew within us over the years and we took a part of that when we graduated. As we gathered reunion weekend, I felt that spirit again, standing as a class on the steps. It was almost as each one of us brought that piece of what we took back to where it all began.” 6%=!>?%%4"')%?"@),$A%:+;

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Welcome to the fall 2011 issue of The Scranton Journal.

We have many reasons to celebrate as a community, many for which to be grateful.

For me, I am blessed and humbled by the responsibilities entrusted to me by the Board of Trustees to serve as your president.

In the past several months, I have learned much about The University of Scranton, its students, faculty, staff and parents. I also have begun to meet alumni everywhere I turn and am awed by your abiding loyalty and unwavering support. There is, however, more to discover, and I look forward to taking this journey together.

This issue will give you a glimpse of campus life – ongoing progress on transformational projects, unprecedented success in our Pride, Passion, Promise Campaign, remarkable achievements by students and graduates, volunteer outreach in our community, and a host of concerts, plays, lectures and events. A highlight of our fall was, of course, Inauguration – a celebration of The University of Scranton.

As I said in my address, Inauguration marks “... a dramatic intersection of the past with the future, of our traditions and accomplishments with our hopes and aspirations.” I am filled with hope, confident that our great University will continue to provide a transformational education in the Catholic and Jesuit tradition. We can do something special at The University of Scranton. Of that I am very certain.

God bless you and God bless The University of Scranton.

Sincerely,

Kevin P. Quinn, S.J. President

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Tim Pryle, executive director of the PBC, commented: “Mary Beth’s selection for the Tenth Annual Award Dinner is an excellent choice by the Honoree Selection Committee. She has been extremely instrumental in the PBC’s first decade and is a Mary Beth Farrell ’79 living example of the objectives that we seek to achieve.”

A native of Scranton, Farrell is a current member of the University’s Board of Trustees and served as its vice chair from 2007 to 2009. She is the current chair of the President’s Business Council and a former member of the Alumni Board of Governors. In addition to being a driving force behind the PBC since its inception, she is very committed to her alma mater in many ways, including regularly speaking with current students to offer career direction.

'$%*"$/5&'6)07&./##"0&8)9"7&:20&;2#<$/9"&-2)5% On May 6, more than 400 people attended the inaugural Royals Annual Award Dinner in the William J. Byron, S.J., Recreation Complex, formally recognizing the late Peter A. Carlesimo’s contributions to the rich history of Scranton athletics.

For nearly a quarter century, Carlesimo served the athletic department, coaching football, basketball and cross-country, as well as acting as athletic director.

Established to celebrate intercollegiate athletics at Scranton, the dinner – which will be known moving forward as the Pete Carlesimo Dinner – honors a person who has made special contributions to the athletic department, and seeks to raise funds for the department and the student-athletes that it serves. This year’s dinner raised $135,000. Carlesimo’s son, P.J., Lucy Carlesimo, wife of the late Peter A. Carlesimo, a highly successful coach on the collegiate and accepts an award from then University of Scranton professional level for more than three decades, President Scott R. Pilarz, S.J., honoring her late husband’s contributions to Scranton’s athletic department. delivered the dinner’s keynote address.

'00(="&'6)07&>"5/=/"#$&>"52<#/?"7&:20&@"0A/5" Rev. Gregory Boyle, S.J., received the Pedro Arrupe, S.J., Award for Distinguished Contributions to Ignatian Mission and Ministries at an April ceremony. As the founder and chief executive officer of Homeboy Industries, which is the nation’s largest gang intervention and re-entry program, Father Boyle works to “dismantle messages of shame and disgrace so that the soul can feel its worth.”

The presentation and lecture can be seen on the University’s YouTube channel, www.youtube.com/ universityofscranton.

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The University conferred more than 1,700 degrees at two commencement ceremonies Memorial Day weekend. It was the largest graduating class in the 123-year history of the Jesuit university.

On May 28, Scranton conferred 46 doctoral degrees in physical therapy and 700 master’s degrees, both of which are records for the University, at its post-

baccalaureate commencement ceremony in the Byron Recreation Complex on campus.

The following day, more than 970 bachelor’s and associate’s degrees were conferred at the University’s undergraduate commencement at Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza in Wilkes-Barre. Former President Scott R. Pilarz, S.J., served as principal speaker at the both ceremonies.

“My friends in the Class of 2011, your education here at Scranton introduced you to high ideals and aspirations,” said Father Pilarz in his remarks at the undergraduate commencement. “Yours is a formation that elicits great desires – desires that direct your days and works to the glory of God and the well-being of humankind.”

At a Glance: Commencement 2011 Total graduates: 1,718 (largest graduating class in history) Total doctoral degrees: 46 (largest number of DPT degrees in history) Total master’s degrees: 700 (largest number of master’s degrees in history) Total bachelor’s degrees: 971 Total associate’s degrees: 1 States represented by undergraduates: 16 States represented by post-baccalaureate graduates: 38 including Alaska, California, Hawaii and Texas Top undergraduate programs of study: Biology, Exercise Science, Communication, Nursing, Psychology, Elementary Education, Accounting and Marketing Top graduate programs of study: Curriculum and Instruction, Educational Administration, Occupational Therapy and MBA Commencement Speaker: Scott R. Pilarz, S.J., 24th president of The University of Scranton Honorary Degrees: s Freda Adler, Ph.D., director of the Master of Science Program in Criminology and visiting professor in the Department of Criminology at the University of Pennsylvania s Carl J. Kuehner ’62, past chair of the Board of Trustees and co-founder of Hope for Haiti s Msgr. Andrew Martin, president emeritus of Camden Catholic High School, Cherry Hill, N.J. 3

Graduates Commissioned as Second Lieutenants

At a Class Night ceremony on May 27, the Frank J. O’Hara Awards for General Academic Excellence were presented to members of the Class of 2011 with the highest GPA in each of the three undergraduate colleges and the undergraduate program for adults and part-time students in the University’s College of Graduate and Continuing Education. Pictured (from left) are: O’Hara award recipients William C. Woody (CAS), Marla E. Osborne (PCPS), Joel D. Braverman (CGCE), Megan M. Walsh (PCPS) and David N. Campbell (KSOM). Not pictured is Kaytlin L. Roholt (CAS).

Thirteen members of the University’s ROTC Class of 2011 were among the 17 graduates commissioned as second lieutenants in the U.S. Army at a ceremony during commencement weekend.

Pictured (from left) are: 2nd Lt. Ryan Snyder, 2nd Lt. Theodore Skordinsky, 2nd Lt. Michael Maritato, 2nd Lt. Sean Milde, 2nd Lt. Karen Buchheister, 2nd Lt. Jeffrey Mason, 2nd Lt. Matthew DeGroft, 2nd Lt. Timothy Moore, 2nd Lt. Michael Faherty, 2nd Lt. Andrew Baker, 2nd Lt. Nicholas Westendorf, 2nd Lt. Christopher O’Neill, 2nd Lt. Christopher Mead, 2nd Lt. Corey Carr, 2nd Lt. Caroline Durbin, 2nd Lt. Sara Mathewson and 2nd Lt. Danielle Mallard. Dunmore native Brigadier General Christopher Burne ’80, staff judge advocate at Headquarters Air Combat Command, Langley Air Force Base, Va., served as guest speaker and delivered the oath of office to the cadets.

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The scavenger hunt, which drew hundreds of students to the downtown, was one of several new initiatives planned by the University’s Community Relations Office to better familiarize students with the city. Other events included a downtown tour and dinner for resident assistants in August.

In an attempt to better integrate the University into the community, as well as make Scranton more accessible to the families of current students, two new offices opened this spring.

Local residents, nonprofits and businesses have a new resource for information with the arrival of the Office of Community Relations.

Through a comprehensive website, and monthly e-newsletter, the office highlights the many events and programs the University has to offer. For more information, visit www.scranton. edu/community.

The Parent Relations Office offers parents a one-stop source for information about their student’s college experience.

The office focuses on providing in-depth information of campus life, including features on student organizations and other events. For more information, visit www.scranton.edu/parents.

A Tour of Asia Students, faculty and staff, as well as the local community, embarked on a tour of Asia during the 2010-11 academic year. Marketing its Asian Studies Concentration, the University’s faculty organized a yearlong “Tour of Asia” – a series of activities focusing on the political, economic, historical and cultural issues of Asian nations, including Taiwan, Japan, Korea, Thailand, China, India, Nepal, Bhutan and the Philippines.

In culmination of the tour, the University hosted a performance in April of “Bond,” (pictured below) an adaptation of William Shakespeare’s “The Merchant of Venice,” by the Taiwan BangZi Opera Company.

More than 1,800 people attended the opera held at the Scranton Cultural Center.

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Michael Costello ’96, Timothy Finnerty ’90, Charles Heeran ’00, Timothy Hughes ’80 and William Kelly ’93, as well as 32 others who were related to students and graduates, were taken from us that day. Their names are forever enshrined on a plaque in the Madonna della Strada Chapel.

While we still mourn their deaths, we pause now – 10 years later – in remembrance, celebrating their lives.

Michael Costello For Nancy Costello, Michael’s mother, Sept.

11 is a day for both mourning and joy. In a strange twist of fate, Dan Keenan ’95 – Michael’s good friend and roommate for seven years after college – and his wife, Jessica, gave birth to twin boys on Sept. 11, 2008. The boys were named Daniel, after Dan’s father, and Michael, after Nancy’s son. “This has truly been a blessing for our families, as has been the love and support given to us by all of Mike’s friends that he made while at the University,” says Nancy. The Michael S. Costello ’96 Memorial Scholarship, dedicated in his memory, continues his legacy at Scranton.

Timothy Finnerty In the fall/winter 2001 issue of The Scranton Journal, Timothy’s father, Peter, remembered his son as an “extraordinary child,” who left a lasting impression on all those who knew him. The former Scranton basketball player, who helped the Royals advance to the Division III Championship in 1988, always had a passion for the hardwood, coaching at all levels, from youth church teams to the college ranks. The Timothy J. Finnerty ’90 Memorial Scholarship at the University was created in his memory.

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Timothy Hughes James Hughes ’79, Timothy’s brother, can hardly believe that 10 years have passed since Sept. 11, 2001. “I still miss him a great deal,” he says. “It was a tragic end for a wonderful guy with a beautiful spirit.” James’ daughter, Alexandra Hughes, carried on the Hughes’ family tradition, graduating from Scranton in 2010.

William Kelly Bill’s family and friends continue to celebrate his life through the Bill Kelly Jr. Memorial Tournament, an annual golf event benefiting the William Hill Kelly, Jr. Endowed Scholarship at the University. “He was just such a kind and generous soul,” recalls Mimi Donegan, Bill’s sister. “This tournament really helps us all heal in a lot of ways. It has turned into a celebration of Bill’s life, and there are so many incredible people who come back year after year to help us celebrate.”

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In a banner year for an already strong tradition at Scranton, six graduates were awarded Fulbright U.S. Student Program scholarships for the 2011-2012 academic year. Fublrights are the U.S. government’s Pictured (from left) are: Susan Trussler, Ph.D., Fulbright program advisor at Scranton, and 2011-2012 Fulbright premier scholarship program for overseas scholarship recipients Gian P. Vergnetti ’08, Philip J. Kachmar ’11, Aileen M. Monks ’10, G’11, Rebecca Bartley ’11 and graduate study, Kaitlyn L. Doremus ’11. Melissa C. Beltz ’11 is not pictured. research and teaching.

Our recipients are traveling in the United Arab Emirates, India, Germany, Malaysia and Canada.

Since 1972, a total of 134 University students have received grants in the competitions administered by the Institute of International Education. For six consecutive years, The Chronicle of Higher Education has listed Scranton among the “top producers” of Fulbright awards for American students.

Our six Fulbright scholarship recipients weren’t the only Scranton students recognized for their academic excellence and merit.

Abbe Clark ’12, a biochemistry, cell and molecular biology major, joined just 274 other sophomore and junior college students in the United States to be awarded a Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship, the nation’s most coveted honor in science, mathematics and engineering.

She is the ninth Scranton student in the past nine years to have earned the honor.

Sarah Marie Neitz ’12 is one of just 60 students from 54 colleges in the nation to be selected as a 2011 Truman Scholar, awarded to college students who plan to attend graduate school in preparation for careers in government or public service. A triple major of international studies, Hispanic studies and philosophy, Neitz is the eighth University student to be named a Truman Scholar in Scranton’s history and the fifth since 2000.

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Student work presented at the event, held in the DeNaples Center, included thesis research, studies conducted as part of the Faculty/Student Research Program (FSRP), results from a President’s Fellowship for Summer Research, and other projects carried out as independent study.

The topics on display varied from the use of social media in the marketing efforts of Fortune 500 companies (only 49 percent used social media links on their corporate websites) to student eating habits according to gender (female students were far more likely to choose salads and fruit with their meals than males).

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The inaugural Weinberg Memorial Library Research Prize was presented this spring. Rosemary Shaver ’12, a double major in history and political science, was selected as the winner, recognizing her knowledge of the methods of research and the information gathering process, and use of library resources, tools and services. Charles Kratz (from left), dean of the library, presents the award to Shaver with Brian Conniff, Ph.D., G’80, dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, and Bonnie Oldham, information literacy coordinator, looking on.

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Title: Professor, Philosophy Years at Scranton: 27 years Hometown: Grew up in Michigan, but came east with family during college Hobbies/Interests: Fantasy football and baseball; addicted to reading, playing piano, writing plays and walking Most Remarkable Place You Have Visited: El Salvador Childhood Hero: St. Francis of Assisi

What does magis mean to you?

The usual translation as “the striving for excellence” doesn’t work for me. I’m very wary of perfectionists. Perhaps my legendary “teasing” of students is due to my awareness of our mutual need for humility. Magis, for me, is more the willingness to find serenity in the things we can’t change. It’s linked more to gratitude than to a desire to make the world more perfect.

When did you realize you wanted to become a Jesuit and why?

If you could ensure your former I come from a long line of ProtSJLA students learned one estant ministers in my family. thing in the program, what Though I converted to Catholiwould it be? cism in order to become a FranOnly one thing? Compassion ciscan, I quickly learned that for themselves and others. The the Jesuits were a better fit for realization that we don’t have me as I went through college. all the answers, but despite Their model of the hyphenated our limitations, God still works priest (professor and minister) through us and others. A close was always the draw for me to second: A sense of humor and the Jesuits. love for the incongruities of life.

What drew you to philosophy?

You have been complimented Philosophy has always enabled as having a “sleeves-rolled up” me to be the interdisciplinary approach to Ignatian educageneralist I am by nature. As an tion. What do you think your undecided student when I went admirers mean by that? to college, I chose philosophy Perhaps they mean that because it allowed me to also my informal attire mirrors a pursue my interests in science, desire to go beyond a merely politics, history, literature, art, academic approach to things. theology and psychology.

That we’re not just educating minds, but whole persons.

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Pictured (front, from left) are: Ryan Schuster, Steph Boccuzzi, Kelsey Hassig, Elena Habersky, Jess Wiler, chaperone Maria Vital, Leahy Family Clinic, (back) chaperone Danielle Frascella, Community Outreach graduate assistant, Andrew Gentilucci, Maureen Bullis and Danny Satterfield.

What is your favorite place on campus and why?

No, it’s not the chapel. I’m not that stereotypical. Outside my own room in the residence hall (I’m an introvert after all), I would say my favorite place is Jefferson Auditorium during musical productions of the Liva Arts Company, the student group I moderate. It’s easy there to have a tangible feel of pride for what our students are able to creatively accomplish together.

Last year, a play you wrote was performed in Baltimore, Md. Tell us about the play, and what was it like seeing it come to life on stage?

I have been writing plays for a long time and was lucky to have my first play, “HAMMARSKJÖLD,” produced by the Spotlighter’s Theater this past summer. What amazed me most was watching the director and actors discover dimensions within the characters I created that I never “consciously” intended, but were clearly there on some level.

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In 2010, you passed the baton as the director of the University’s Special Jesuit Liberal Arts Honors Program, ending a 24-year run.

You have called directing SJLA a privilege, how so?

To be able to work with remarkable students from the first day of school, to see them develop as persons and scholars over the next four years, and then stay in touch with many of them and their families for years to come, that’s a privilege not every professor gets to experience.

Chemistry Professor Michael C. Cann, Ph.D., alias Dr. MC², was among the faculty members presenting a class during Family Weekend. Dr. Cann presented “Science Is Fun,” which showcased several exciting and simple science experiments.

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The University of Scranton’s Musical Identity *The following is an excerpt from the fall 2011 issue of Ignite, the University’s academic journal. To view the full article, visit scranton.edu/ignite.

The University presented Sursum Corda (Lift Up Your Hearts) Awards to three staff members this spring, recognizing members of the University’s staff who have made outstanding contributions to the community and the mission of Scranton. Pictured (from left) are: Sursum Corda Award recipients Paulette Karlavige, director, payroll information system; Thomas Yablonski, physical plant; and Nancy Gownley, faculty secretary, accounting.

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This year’s Staff Senate End of the Year Awards Ceremony was highlighted by the inaugural presentation of the President’s Awards. Pictured (from left) are: Patrick Leahy, Ed.D., executive vice president, Patricia Day, vice president for human resources, President’s Award recipients Ronald Skutnick, Kym Fetsko, Meg Cullen-Brown and Cathy Murphy, as well as Mark Murphy, president of the Staff Senate.

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P M at The University of Scranton is an exemplar for the collegiate musical community.

At a school that has no music major, more than 350 students, staff, faculty and alumni participate in the program each year. It brings together composers and professional musicians with students to collaborate in a unique partnership. The program also brings world-class jazz and classical artists to Scranton to work with students and perform for the greater community. In addition to all this, it is home to The Nelhybel Collection of musical compositions.

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The Houlihan-McLean Center is a University architectural treasure and central to the cultural, social and educational life of the institution’s community. A church that was converted into a concert hall in 1987, the 700-seat former sanctuary has superlative acoustics and houses a rebuilt Steinway-B grand piano and a 101-yearold Austin Opus 301 Symphonic Organ. The lower floor, which has been converted into practice rooms and the main rehearsal hall, is the soul of the building, and all that happens in the concert hall begins here.

Audience members and performers alike praise the Houlihan-McLean Center, the heart of the University’s Performance Music program, for its superlative acoustics.

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Since 1984, Performance Music has provided its students and the community with a truly unique event: the World Premiere Composition Series. Director Cheryl Y. Boga commissions original compositions for concert choir and concert band by world-celebrated composers (such as Robert Kapilow H’09, Wycliffe Gordon H’06 and Ted Nash). The composers come to Scranton to conduct the final rehearsals and first public performances of their works. The magic of this collaboration rests in the students’ experience, as they learn directly from the composer about a composition’s performance.

LEFT: Mark Gould, conductor and founder of the Manhattan School of Music Brass Orchestra, often conducts performances at the

University. Retired from his post as co-principal trumpet at the Metropolitan Opera in 2003, Gould is chair of the brass department at the Manhattan School of Music, and is also on faculty at The Juilliard School. CENTER: The New York Trumpet Ensemble will serve as artists-in-residence at Scranton for the 2011-12 concert season. RIGHT: Cheryl Y. Boga, director of the Performance Music program, plans and executes nearly 40 performances a year at the University.

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At the center of Performance Music is Boga, a 30-year University veteran who has built Performance Music into the quality program that serves so many. She plans and executes nearly 40 performances in an academic year, directs all Performance Music ensembles, contacts guest artists, and serves on University committees.

Boga’s dedication permeates her programming and her students’ attitudes.

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The University is home to The Nelhybel Collection, which consists of more than 600 of internationally renowned composer Vaclav Nelhybel’s works. The legendary composer, conductor, teacher and lecturer was the inaugural composer/conductor for the World Premiere Concert Series in 1984, remaining musically involved at Scranton throughout the rest of his life.

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In 2006, Wycliffe Gordon presented perhaps the most unique commencement speech in the University’s history in that he performed rather than spoke.

“My commencement speech was spoken in the language I speak the best. Cheryl’s program makes it possible for students to continue to speak a language that they love,” he said. In the HoulihanMcLean Center, the University and general communities have the opportunity to be immersed in the language of music.

U2**&J)0#3&J$%/53&4"**263%/=&& Irene Goll, Ph.D., an associate professor of marketing/management, was named the recipient of the first William and Elizabeth Burkavage Fellowship in Business Ethics and Social Responsibility this summer.

Established in 2009 by William J. and Judith G. Burkavage in memory Irene Goll, Ph.D. of (his parents) William and Elizabeth Burkavage, the endowed fellowship provides support to assist University faculty in new research on issues of sustainability, social responsibility and business ethics.

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Daniel Haggerty, Ph.D., an associate professor of philosophy, was Daniel Haggerty, Ph.D. presented the 2011 Alpha Sigma Nu Teacher of the Year Award (formally the Edward Gannon, S.J., Award for Teaching). It is the oldest teaching award at the University.

Michael A. Hardisky, Ph.D., a professor of biology, has been named Teacher of the Year by the Class of 2011.

The award honors a faculty member who maintains high standards of academic excellence and fairness, Michael Hardisky, Ph.D. and through enthusiasm and dedication, inspires the interest of students in a field of education.

Patricia Harrington, RN, Ed.D., an associate professor and chair of the Nursing Department, was named the CASE Professor of the Year in recognition of her outstanding performance.

Patricia Harrington, Scott Reilly, RN, Ed.D. a lecturer in the Education Department, was named Kappa Delta Pi Teacher of the Year by Scranton’s chapter of the international honor society in education. The award is presented annually to a faculty member selected by student members of the honor society.

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At a Glance: Inauguration Inauguration Date: September 16, 2011 ATTENDANCE: Total for all events: 5,541 (approximate) Inauguration Ceremony: 1,800 (estimate) Inauguration Mass: 1,000 (approximate) Inauguration Concert: 700 (estimate) Inauguration Lecture: 800 (approximate) Inauguration Employee Picnic: 482 Celebration of Service: 759 Number of Colleges and Universities Represented: 74 Oldest College Represented: Harvard University (established 1636) Newest College Represented: The Commonwealth Medical College (established 2007) Most Distant University Represented: Santa Clara University, Santa Clara, Calif.

Former University of Scranton Presidents in Attendance: 3

“To Love and Serve in All Things” The Un iver sit y of S cr an ton Inaugur at es Kevin P. Q uin n, S.J., as P residen t n a celebration of The University of Scranton’s tradition and accomplishments, as well as its future as a leading Jesuit university in the 21st century, the University conducted an Inauguration Ceremony for its 25th president, Kevin P. Quinn, S.J., on Sept. 16.

With delegates representing nearly 100 colleges, universities and learned societies from across the country joining nearly 2,000 dignitaries, students, faculty, staff and community members, Father Quinn used his Inauguration address to turn an eye toward the future of our Jesuit university by recalling the roots of the Society of Jesus.

“The University of Scranton is animated by the vision of St. Ignatius of Loyola and his first companions,” said Father Quinn, explaining the Society’s overwhelming focus is educating young men and women in the spirit of Ignatius.

“One of the key phrases capturing the charism of Ignatian spirituality is ‘to love and serve in all things.’”

Father Quinn added that his Inauguration marked “a dramatic intersection of the past with the future, of our traditions and accomplishments with our hopes and aspirations. That is why we are here.”

He presented a vision of Jesuit higher education in the 21st century that champions an educational strategy that elicits a “personal transformation” in order to lead to a transformation of society.

“Here lies the key to Jesuit higher education in the 21st century,” said Father Quinn. “What

universities claim to be teaching their students – specifically, to think critically, reason analytically, solve problems, and communicate clearly – is necessary, but not sufficient, for Jesuit universities.

For a Jesuit university should ask more of its students by challenging them to make Ignatius’ charge – his notion of service – their own.”

Father Quinn also said “it is not just serving others and learning about people, but learning with and from people who are often excluded from participation in economic, social and political life.”

The Inauguration included the world premiere of an original composition by renowned conductor, composer and bassist Lawrence Wolfe based upon one of Father Quinn’s favorite passages from Philippians (4:4-8). Wolfe conducted the piece, entitled “Rejoice in the Lord Always.” It was performed by the University’s Performance Music Choral and Instrumental Ensembles.

Among the many dignitaries in attendance were the Very Reverend James M. Shea, S.J., Provincial, Maryland Province of the Society of Jesus; Most Reverend Joseph C. Bambera, D.D., J.C.L., Bishop

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He sees Scranton as well-positioned to deliver this kind of education.

“The University of Scranton, a Jesuit university, can and should excel in providing its students an education that is engaged, integrated and global,” said Father Quinn. “We can do something special here. Of that I am very certain.”

Displayed at the ceremony were more than 100 greetings and citations from government bodies, universities and organizations, including a letter from the fire commissioner of the City of New York Fire Department. Father Quinn remembered in his address his father, the late Patrick Quinn, who was a fire fighter in New York for more than two decades.

CENTER: Three past presidents of The University of Scranton were on hand to commemorate the Inauguration of Kevin P. Quinn, S.J. (far left). Pictured with Father Quinn (from left) are: Scott R. Pilarz, S.J., Joseph M. McShane, S.J., and William J. Byron, S.J.

of Scranton; Honorable John P. Blake G’01, representing the 22nd Senatorial District of Pennsylvania; Honorable Christopher A. Doherty, mayor of Scranton; Sister Anne Munley, I.H.M., Ph.D., president of Marywood University; Reverend Gregory F. Lucey, S.J., president of the Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities; and Rabbi Joseph Mendelsohn, Temple Israel.

INAUGURATION ONLINE Don’t forget to visit us at scranton.edu/scrantonjournal for videos and photographs from the University’s Inauguration celebrations.

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INVOCATION Rabbi Joseph Mendelsohn Temple Israel “Your charge will be to lead not only The University of Scranton as an educational institution, but as a valuable member of the community.”

Celebrating Service

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More than 750 University of Scranton students, faculty and staff joined the University’s new president, Kevin P. Quinn, S.J., to volunteer at nearly a dozen area nonprofit organizations Sept. 9. “A Celebration of Service” was the

Among the projects available for participants on campus was the “Nurses to Newborns” initiative that provides infants with clothing and other necessities. Students helped to make blankets for newborns.

Pictured (from left) are: Lauren Majeski, graduate student, Caitlin Brady ’12 and Julieann Ostroski ’12.

FROM THE DIOCESE OF SCRANTON Most Reverend Joseph C. Bambera, D.D., J.C.L. Bishop of Scranton “We pray that your tenure as the 25th president of this great University will be long and fruitful. And that it will provide you with a personal sense of fulfillment and meaning. We pray as well that you will be given the wisdom and courage to build upon the rich Catholic and Jesuit tradition entrusted to your care this day. And so continue to create a learning environment preparing students who – in the words of St. Ignatius – ‘set the world on fire.’”

first of a weeklong series of events planned to Katharine Breuninger (left), information recepcelebrate the Inauguration of the 25th president tionist, and Maryjane of the University.

Rooney ’80, director of Father Quinn joined students and staff alumni relations, were among the staff members members at St. Francis of Assisi Kitchen, where who volunteered at the they swept floors and sorted clothes at the Employment Opportunity Scranton facility.

Training Center.

Caitlin Brady ’12, a nursing major from Wellesley, Mass., said that by selecting “A Celebration of Service” as the first Inauguration event, President Quinn sent a “strong message to the student body in support of doing service.”

Brady participated in the on-campus “Nurses to Newborns” initiative organized through the Community Outreach Office to provide infants with clothing and other necessities.

Among the students and staff who volunteered at St. Students, faculty and staff also volunteered Francis of Assisi Kitchen were (front row, from left) at St. Joseph’s Adult Day Program, the Everhart Joseph Nardella, graduate student; Mara Smith ’13; Museum, Friends of the Poor, the Taylor Shannon Kirk ’14; President Kevin P. Quinn, S.J.; and Monsignor Joseph Kelly, director of St. Francis of Assisi Community Library, the Gino Merli Veterans Kitchen and diocesan secretary for Catholic Human SerCenter and the Lackawanna Heritage Valley vices. Standing in back row are Elise Gower, coordinator for Authority, among other organizations. international service programs; Julie Bialkowski, director of parent relations; Hillary Fanelli ’12; Brian Dolan ’15; Kristyn Lizbinski ’13; and Alyssa Maslen ’14.

PAST PRESIDENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF SCRANTON Rev. John J. Mangan 1892-1895

Rev. Daniel J. McGoldrick 1895-1900

FROM THE COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA Honorable John P. Blake G’01 Representing the 22nd Senatorial District of Pennsylvania “Father Quinn, I know what you’ll find here. You’ll find a loving, caring, giving, proud, loyal, resilient and dependable people who want nothing more than for you to succeed.”

Founder, 1888: Most Rev. William G. O’Hara, D.D.

Bro. Fintan Andrew, F.S.C. 1900-1904

Bro. Eligius Lewis, F.S.C. 1904-1913

Bro. Abdas John, F.S.C. 1913-1916

Bro. Edelwald Alban, F.S.C. 1916-1919

FROM THE NORTHEASTERN PENNSYLVANIA COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES Sister Anne Munley, I.H.M., Ph.D. President of Marywood University “Today, I’m delighted to bring the color green into this sea of purple, and in the Celtic tradition of your forebears, I wish you, Father Quinn, deep peace of the shining stars to you. And deep peace of the son of peace.”

FROM THE ASSOCIATION OF JESUIT COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES Reverend Gregory F. Lucey, S.J. AJCU President “I believe we have arrived at a new place as though for the first time; we are at a new moment in history. We are no longer apologetic about our religious traditions, but have once again discovered that our religious identity and experience of it is the heart of our mission as universities, enriching and strengthening us, giving a new level of vitality and meaning to who we are as men and women of faith in service.”

Crowd Packs Inauguration Lecture Examining Human Rights World-renowned human rights lawyer Frank Brennan, S.J., spoke to an overflow crowd of more than 800 Scranton students, faculty, staff and guests at the Inauguration Lecture on Sept. 13. The lecture was one of several events celebrating the Inauguration of the University’s 25th president.

Father Brennan’s speech, entitled “A Jesuit Perspective on Making Human Rights and Religion Friends, Not Foes,” posed how religion and human rights could work together to help those less fortunate in society.

Speaking from his many experiences working with “marginalized” people, Father Brennan’s

Bro. Glastian Philip, F.S.C. 1919-1922

Bro. Firmus Edward, F.S.C. 1922-1925

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message encouraged the audience to not push religion aside in the quest for human rights.

He said: “Once we abandon any religious sense that the human person is created in the image and likeness of God … it may be very difficult to maintain a human rights commitment to the weakest and most despised in society.”

Bro. George Lewis, F.S.C. 1925-1931

Bro. Denis Edward, F.S.C. 1931-1940

Father Brennan urged the audience to use Father Quinn’s Inauguration and the “forthcoming Quinn era” to make the University a “privileged place where religion and human rights walk hand-in-hand for the well-being of persons and societies here, far away, down under and all places in between.”

Bro. Eliseus Leonard, F.S.C., H’71, 1940-1942

Dr. Frank O’Hara H’56 (acting) 1942

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FROM THE CITY OF SCRANTON Honorable Christopher A. Doherty Mayor “On behalf of the people of Scranton, you have my pledge that we will work with you to make sure The University of Scranton grows even farther and higher and becomes the most successful Jesuit college in the nation.”

FROM THE ALUMNI John F. Lanahan, Esq. ’84 President of the Alumni Society “I look to our new leader, the 25th president of The University of Scranton, and on the behalf of all Scranton alumni, today and in the years to come, I pledge our unwavering service, support and confidence as I offer a heartfelt welcome and deepest congratulations to you.”

FROM THE STUDENTS Samantha Mosca ’12 Vice President of Student Government “A home is a place where it feels all right to walk around without your shoes. So, I hope that one day, you will call Scranton home and be able to take off your shoes, run around the Dionne, and feel confident that we, The University of Scranton, are sure you fit your new role perfectly as our new president. Welcome home, Father Quinn.”

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With the Most Reverend Joseph C. Bambera, D.D., J.C.L., Bishop of Scranton, serving as celebrant, the University hosted the Inauguration Eucharist in the William J. Byron, S.J., Recreation Complex on Sept. 15, the afternoon before the Inauguration Ceremony.

Michael C. McCarthy, S.J., executive director of the Ignatian Center for Jesuit Education and associate professor of religious studies and classics at Santa Clara University, served as homilist.

“Kevin, we pray that you will be given the strength, the courage, the confidence you need to lead this fine university where the Lord requires,” Father McCarthy said. “In times of trial, we pray for your peace of mind – a peace that comes from knowing that this alone the Lord requires of you, Kevin: only this – to do right, to love goodness, and to walk humbly with your God.”

FROM THE STAFF Frani Mancuso ’93 Director of Conference and Event Services “On a brisk day back in December, the Trustees announced that you would become our 25th president. One of your first observations about what attracted you to Scranton was ‘its people – our care for one another and our sense of community excited you.’ Hearing those words was enough for us to know that this University we love so much was in good hands.”

Scranton’s new president, Kevin P. Quinn, S.J., (left) celebrates Mass with the Most Reverend Joseph C. Bambera, D.D., J.C.L., Bishop of Scranton.

Among the hundreds in attendance at the Inauguration Eucharist was a large contingency of the University’s rugby club, proudly adorning Scranton colors.

Michael C. McCarthy, S.J., a close friend of Kevin P. Quinn, S.J., offered the homily during the afternoon Mass the day before Father Quinn’s Inauguration.

PAST PRESIDENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF SCRANTON Rev. W. Coleman Nevils, S.J. 1942-1947

Rev. J. Eugene Gallery, S.J. 1947-1953

Rev. John J. Long, S.J. 1953-1963

Rev. Edward J. Sponga, S.J. 1963-1965

Rev. Aloysius C. Galvin, S.J. 1965-1970

Rev. Joseph A. Rock, S.J., H’81 (acting), 1970

FROM THE FACULTY Lori A. Bruch, Ed.D., CRC, LPC Associate Professor, Counseling and Human Services “Today, and always, our wish for you is that God be ever at your side and goodness fills your Scranton days.”

MISSIONING OF THE PRESIDENT Very Reverend James M. Shea, S.J. Provincial, Maryland Province of the Society of Jesus “So I charge you Father Quinn, as university president and director of this Jesuit work, to shepherd well the society’s apostolate, to remember always the society’s commitment to the service of faith and the promotion of justice, and to sustain and enhance the Catholic and Jesuit identity of this university. I entrust to you, therefore, Father Quinn, the presidency of The University of Scranton. May God bless you abundantly in your new mission.”

INTRODUCTION OF THE PRESIDENT Christopher M. “Kip” Condron ’70, H’03 Chair, Board of Trustees “Today I present to you another outstanding member of the Society of Jesus as our twentyfifth president, the Reverend Kevin P. Quinn …

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Performance Music Welcomes New President In conclusion of the University’s Inauguration festivities, the Performance Music Choral and Instrumental Ensembles performed an original composition by renowned conductor, composer, teacher and bassist Lawrence Wolfe at the Inauguration Concert on Sept. 17 in the Houlihan-McLean Center.

The composition, entitled “Rejoice in the Lord Always,” was premiered at the Inauguration Ceremony the day before. The piece is based upon one of Father Quinn’s favorite passages from Philippians (4:4-8).

In addition to the Performance Music ensembles, the concert included performances by guest soloists Mark Gould, a worldrenowned trumpeter, and Joseph Boga, an undergraduate student at The Juilliard School and a member of The Juilliard Jazz Orchestra.

Rev. Dexter L. Hanley, S.J., H’75, 1970-1975

Rev. Edwin A. Quain, S.J. (acting), 1975

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During an Aug. 30 open house, University President Kevin P. Quinn, S.J., (left) explained that the Loyola Science Center “will be a place of research, scholarship, teaching and discovery, a place to find God in all.”

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!0)#3:209/#<& M(0&-)9=(3 Scranton Builds on its Rich Legacy of Science Education Touted, during its construction, as one of the most dynamic, innovative science buildings in the country, The University of Scranton’s Loyola Science Center has lived up to its lofty expectations following the opening of its first phase this fall.

The largest capital project in the University’s history, the 150,000-square-foot facility is a fitting home to Scranton’s rich legacy of science education, and serves as a center of collaborative learning for all members of the campus and community.

For more than a decade, University faculty and staff have been crucial in the development, design and construction of the Loyola Science Center. As far back as 2001, faculty authored a concept paper outlining the project’s aspirations.

Today, the fruition of that work stands magnificently on the corner of Monroe Avenue and Ridge Row, with 22 class and seminar rooms, 34 laboratories and a multistory atrium. The building houses the University’s research and instruction in the natural sciences.

The faculty desired a space to support teaching and research – both central to a University of Scranton science experience – but also a place that would serve as a destination point, an environment that would invite students to gather, discuss and learn. The Loyola Science Center wholly accomplishes these objectives.

At an open house on Aug. 30, University President Kevin P. Quinn, S.J., revealed that the new facility would be named in honor of Saint Ignatius Loyola.

“It is fitting that we retain the tradition of connecting our excellent science programs with the founder of the Society of Jesus,” said Father Quinn. “It will be the academic heart of our campus, and there is no better way to celebrate the richness of this marvelous facility than to ensure that it bears the name of St. Ignatius.”

Phase one of the Loyola Science Center includes a 150-seat lecture hall for symposia, a rooftop greenhouse and observation deck, laboratories, offices and study areas. Construction has begun already on phase two – the 50,000-squarefoot renovation of the Harper McGinnis Wing of St. Thomas Hall, including a new entrance to the Loyola Science Center from the Commons. Phase two is to be completed in summer 2012, with a formal dedication to follow in the fall.

REASONS You Will Fall In Love With The Loyola Science Center George Gomez, Ph.D., associate professor of biology and project shepherd, explains why he believes the University’s new Loyola Science Center will enhance our already rich history of science education.

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To highlight the idea of science as a human endeavor, we wanted all of our research and teaching laboratories to be highly visible to everyone. Therefore, teaching and research spaces are designed with large glass windows and walls.

This allows our science to be very visible, and the openness should create an energy and a palpable excitement in the building.

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When you walk through the building, there are multiple ways to get from point A to point B. So a daily trip from office to classroom to laboratory can take different forms every day. This flow of traffic allows one to encounter different people every day, which could lead to new and productive collaborations that will shape science education tomorrow.

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The 14,000-square-foot fitness center located on the ground floor is more than twice the size of the University’s previous fitness area and weight room combined. Plus, students will be able to eat at the dining facility or shop at the first-floor convenience store.

In May, the University’s Board of Trustees announced that the west building of the complex will be named Rev. Scott R. Pilarz, S.J., Hall in recognition of 24th president’s leadership and service to the Jesuit university. The complex’s east building has yet to be named. A dedication is planned for the fall.

QUICK FACTS Location: Mulberry Street, between Monroe and Quincy Avenues Building Square Footage: Approximately 180,000 Estimated Cost: More than $30 million Completion Date: Fall 2011 Building Features: s Apartments for approximately 400 juniors and seniors s 14,000-square-foot fitness center (more than twice the size of the University’s previous fitness area and weight room combined) s Casual dining facility with indoor and outdoor seating on the first floor s Student convenience store on the first floor s Student lounges and other gathering spaces s Two- and four-bedroom apartments sharing a common kitchen and living area

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Royal Fund Donor most recently supported the International Service Program

Benjamin Courtney ’11, a Hispanic studies and secondary education major, shared what he learned at The University of Scranton during an International Service Program to Guatemala in 2011. Today, Courtney gives back to the University that gave him so much through donations.

Choosing to donate to my Senior Class Gift did not seem like much of a choice for me or for many of my classmates. But I mean this in a positive way.

As students at The University of Scranton, we were given everything we needed to succeed. It only seems fair now to give back to the community that gave me so much.

By donating to my Senior Class Gift, I was able to contribute and be assured that my gift will help future students obtain scholarships, allowing them to earn one of the best Jesuit educations in the country.

I truly believe that the Jesuit ideals at Scranton are what made me fall in love with the school in the first place.

Scranton is more than a college, town and a community; it is a family that loves and accepts no matter what. The other aspect of the University that

I particularly love is its unwavering ability to serve the community – and the world – relentlessly.

The service I performed and education I received outside of the classroom are among the most important aspects of my four very formative years spent at the University. By continuing the work of St. Ignatius Loyola, Scranton students are changing the world for the better day by day. That is why I plan on and will always support the place I affectionately call “The U.” For years to come, I can contribute to the department of my choosing and I know that my donation is going directly to the students so that they can continue being “men and women for others.”

Benjamin Courtney ’11

JAMES FRANCONERI ‘65

NORADEEN FARLEKAS ‘83

Royal Fund Donor going on 30 years

University Donor 18 of the last 22 years

I would not have made it through school if I didn’t have financial help, so giving to The Royal Fund is my way of paying back so that others may benefit as I did. It’s also a way of saying “thank you” to the University I care about so deeply.

What I loved most about Scranton was the people that I met and the relationships I made, which includes the many faculty members I got to know. This was especially true for professors like Frank Brown, Father Suppe and Francis X. Jordan, just to name a few. These relationships were the best part about the University.

Plus, there was nothing quite

like a good basketball game between the Royals and the King’s College Monarchs.

I feel it is important to give because all of my gifts are from God, and He expects me to share with others. Donating to the University is one way I can share what I have so generously been given.

Jim Franconeri ’65

My experiences at The study programs and student loans, University of Scranton have been I was able to attend the University. the foundation of Many of my friends were able to my adult life and attend the University with similar have afforded me funding and scholarships. We just about every were the daughters of government opportunity – both workers, tugboat captains, teachers professionally and and butchers. Our parents worked personally – that hard and we did, too.

I could have ever We all loved our time at imagined. I could not have attended Scranton and have used our the University without the generous education and experiences there to help and assistance of others that provide for our children and for came before me. This is why I future Scranton alumni, who I hope continue to donate – to pay it will choose to pay it forward as well. forward.

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Christopher M. “Kip” Condron (pictured) and his wife, Peggy, served as national co-chairs of the Pride, Passion, Promise Campaign, which was 3.5 times larger than the previous campaign.

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Among the speakers at the Pride, Passion, Promise Campaign conclusion dinner were (from left) Rita Dileo ’11, Patrick Leahy, Ed.D., executive vice president at Scranton, and Brett Niehaus ’12.

In his remarks, Harry Dammer, Ph.D., chair of the criminal justice and sociology department, expressed the gratitude of faculty members for the quality of resources this campaign has provided for teaching.

Nearly 200 major benefactors, trustees, campaign committee members, students, faculty, administrators and staff celebrated surpassing the $125 million goal of the Pride, Passion, Promise Campaign at a dinner in the Rev. Bernard R. McIlhenny, S.J., Ballroom in the DeNaples Center.

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Presidentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Business Council $7,898,688 6% The Royal Fund $14,264,588 11%

Capital & Property $67,798,183 53%

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Campaign Totals by Constituents Friends & Employees $19,832,526 15%

Campaign Totals by Constituents Many responded to the call. The Jesuit community made a major commitment to ensure the Jesuit presence on campus for generations to come. Alumni, parents of current and past students, and friends and employees represent 62% of all gifts.

Chapel of the Sacred Heart Dedicated Aug. 2009

Christopher & Margaret Condron Hall Dedicated Sept. 2008

Government $21,657,362 17%

John & Jacquelyn Dionne Campus Green Dedicated Aug. 2008

Parents $12,829,679 10% Jesuit Community $2,169,750 2% Alumni $47,691,993 37% Organizations $25,001,245 19%

Patrick & Margaret DeNaples Center Dedicated Feb. 2008

'<G>A?@A.?H:=?;<B $H=-!D9@J;D=A?-@C->-'?8J=A?i.?H:=?= Two Graduates Balance Schoolwork and Sports, Earn Prestigious Scholarships Financing graduate school just got a lot easier for Carl Caceres ’11 and Chris Stallone ’11.

This summer, the two Scranton graduates were awarded prestigious postgraduate scholarships by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), bringing the total number of recipients from The University of Scranton to 15.

Annually, the NCAA awards just 174 postgraduate scholarships – 87 for men and 87 for women – of one-time grants of $7,500. Founded in 1964, the program, according to the NCAA website, “aims to reward those individuals whose dedication and effort are reflective of those characteristics necessary to succeed and thrive through postgraduate study in an accredited graduate degree program.”

The NCAA could not have found two better ambassadors.

Caceres, a standout on the men’s tennis team, graduated with a double major in philosophy and theology/religious studies, a minor in communication, and a concentration in Catholic studies. He maintained a 3.93 grade point average throughout his academic career.

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On the court, he was a four-year letterman who finished with a 57-21 record (.731) in singles and 46-28 mark (.621) in doubles.

Caceres earned numerous accolades, landing first-team All-Landmark Conference honors three times for his play in *.&0-*.*!&!' singles. He was also named the conference’s rookie of the year in 2008.

A two-time first-team District II All-Academic selection by the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA), Caceres played a major role in leading head coach Keith Hetsko’s squad to a four-year record of 44-24 (.647), including berths in the championship match of the Landmark tournament in each of the past two seasons.

In addition to the rigors of his academic and athletic schedules, he still found time to work in the Office of University Ministries, serve as a peer tutor for the Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence, and act as a retreat leader, resident staff advisor and resident assistant for the Office of Residence Life. At the annual Senior StudentAthlete Banquet in May, Caceres was also selected as the co-recipient of the Father Fitzpatrick Award for community service.

Stallone, a center fielder on the baseball team, was equally impressive in his academic and athletic pursuits.

He distinguished himself by maintaining the highest grade point average of all student-athletes in the senior class – a 3.95 grade point average while earning a degree in finance. His efforts in the classroom earned him a number of accolades, including first-team Academic All-American in each of the last two seasons and third-team honors in 2009. In addition, he received the Carlesimo Award for academic and athletic excellence at the Senior Student-Athlete Banquet.

His success in the classroom was matched only by his success on the field.

A four-year starter, Stallone finished his career with a .401 batting average and what is believed to be a school-record 202 hits. He also hit safely in 110 career games, including 62 with at least two hits, and in 2009 he established the Royals’ single-season record for most hits (65). A three-time first-team All-Landmark Conference selection, he led head coach Mike Bartoletti’s program to a four-year record of 84-76-1 (.525), including berths in the championship bracket of the Landmark Conference tournament in 2008 and 2011.

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5G=BH-5><=B-E@;A-*@><H;AI-'?>CCB a Saint program that won 78 games and made two NCAA tournament appearances under then head coach Bill Finney.

Upon graduation, Witko accepted an invitation to join Finney’s staff. The highlight of her tenure came in 2010 when the Saints went 28-2, advanced to the quarterfinals of the NCAA tournament, and closed out the year with a top 10 national ranking.

Joining the men’s and women’s lacrosse programs are Ed Williams, who was promoted to full-time status after serving on a part-time basis last season, and Katie Slade.

Williams, a former standout lacrosse player at Lycoming College (Williamsport), helped Jim Rogalski lead the Royals to the Landmark Conference championship and the program’s first-ever NCAA tournament berth this past spring.

Slade joins the Royal coaching staff after recently completing a highly successful playing career at the University. A four-time All-Landmark Conference selection, she scored 84 goals and assisted on 16 others to finish with 100 total points in 62 career games.

This summer, Andrew Loughnane and Michael Shenigo accepted positions with the men’s and women’s soccer programs, respectively.

A native of Harrison City, Loughnane is a 2011 graduate of Caldwell College (Caldwell, N.J.). He was a four-year letterman on the Cougars’ men’s soccer team, served as team captain twice, and was a member of the 2008 team that won the Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference.

Loughnane’s father, Stephen, is a 1984 graduate of the University.

Shenigo spent the past seven seasons as a player and assistant coach at Lynchburg College (Lynchburg, Va.), where he earned a Bachelor of Arts and a Master of Business Administration.

As an assistant coach with the Hornets’ nationally recognized women’s soccer program, Shenigo worked primarily with the goalkeepers and defenders. In his three seasons on staff, Lynchburg won two conference titles and advanced to the NCAA tournament three times.

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It’s been a whirlwind summer for Mia Collarini ’11.

In May, she earned Bachelor of Science degrees in counseling and human services and history from the University. Six weeks later she was named head coach of Scranton’s softball program.

A native of nearby Jessup, she enjoyed a successful career as a four-year member of the Royals softball program. A two-time AllLandmark Conference selection, she finished her career as the Royals’ all-time leader in walks (66), third in doubles (28), and fifth in hits (125).

A two-time team captain, Collarini was just as successful in the classroom, earning a spot on the Landmark Conference Academic Honor Roll three times.

She isn’t the only new face on the Royal coaching staff.

The University further solidified its commitment to athletics by adding full-time assistant coaching positions in men’s and women’s basketball, men’s and women’s lacrosse, and men’s and women’s soccer.

Joining the men’s and women’s basketball programs, respectively, are Joe Mihalich and Stephanie Witko.

A native of Lewiston, N.Y., Mihalich spent the past two seasons as a graduate assistant with the men’s basketball program at Villanova University (Villanova). He holds a Bachelor of Arts from Nazareth College (Rochester, N.Y.) and a Master of Education from Villanova.

Mihalich was a four-year letterman on the men’s basketball team at Nazareth, where, in his junior year, the Golden Flyers won the Empire 8 Conference championship and advanced to the NCAA tournament.

Witko spent the past seven seasons as both a player and coach at Marymount University (Arlington, Va.), where she earned a Bachelor of Arts. She also holds a Master of Education from The George Washington University (Washington, D.C.).

A native of South Boston, Va., Witko was a three-time second-team All-Capital Athletic Conference selection and was a key component of

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Hundreds of Scranton graduates gathered in their hometowns this summer for various regional alumni events. Kicking off the festivities with the annual Philadelphia Summer Social on June 16, alumni volunteers organized six social events, including a wine tasting and a happy hour in Washington, D.C., a happy hour in Luzerne County, and two beach parties at the Jersey Shore to welcome the Class of 2011 to the Alumni Society.

Additional summer activities included annual traditions such as New Jersey’s Family Fun Day at Monmouth Park and the Northeast PA golf tournament, and multiple baseball games, including the Orioles vs. the Cincinnati Reds in Baltimore, the Iron Pigs vs. the Charlotte Knights in the Lehigh Valley, the Senators vs. the Altoona Curve in Harrisburg, the Yankees vs. the Los Angeles Angels in New York, and the Nationals vs. the Philadelphia Phillies in Washington, D.C. Finally, the Class of 2015 Legacy Reception welcomed incoming freshmen and their alumni parents to campus during Fall Welcome Weekend on Aug. 27.

If you would like to help plan a regional alumni event for the Scranton graduates in your area, email alumni@scranton.edu.

Photos from this summer’s alumni festivities are available online at www.scranton.edu/alumniphotos.

M0/"#$)$/2#&@$)::&>"(#/$" “Purple People” from across several class years gathered on Sept. 17 for a reunion of Orientation Staff Alumni. The group enjoyed the opportunity to explore campus, reconnect with friends and meet current students.

While the Orientation program has evolved over the years, both past and present members of this constituency share a common love for their alma mater.

!"#$$%$&'(&)**+&,&)*-).&/#0%&12%&3#1%4 There’s still plenty of time to get your green together, but be sure to mark your calendars. Shamrockin’ Eve 2012 is scheduled to take place on Friday, March 9, in Scranton for alumni in the classes of 2007-2011 and seniors in the class of 2012.

Last year, Shamrockin’ Eve brought back the largest population of alumni in the event’s history, getting more than 1,000 recent graduates, seniors and friends together in the Byron Recreation Complex. This year, come back to campus and help us throw a record-breakin’, Irish-jiggin’, shamrockin’ party.

Find more information online at www.scranton.edu/ shamrock.

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The awards are named in honor of the late Frank J. O’Hara ’25 who served the University for more than 50 years. For more information on the award, visit www.scranton.edu/oharaawards. Please submit your nominations by Monday, Dec. 5, 2011.

\2$"&:20&'*(9#/&,2)07 The Alumni Board of Governors will hold elections for eight seats beginning Tuesday, Nov. 29. Visit www.scranton.edu/alumniboard for more information and a link to the voting site.

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Join us as we get together with fellow alumni, parents and friends at various receptions, brunches and even take in some spring training baseball.

1"*=&Y3&@=0")7&12*/7)G&-%""0 The holiday season is a great time to get together with Scranton friends. Join alumni, parents and friends at one of our upcoming Christmas parties. We’ve done all the planning; now all you need to do is save the date and call your friends.

Registration will be up in mid-November. For locations and further information, visit www.scranton.edu/holidays.

Our parties include: s The Scranton Club of Washington, D.C., Christmas Reception with University President Kevin P. Quinn, S.J., Dec. 2 s The Scranton Club of New Jersey Brunch with Santa, Dec. 3

Generations of “Purple People” reconnected on campus for a daylong reunion of Orientation Staff Alumni in September.

s The Scranton Club of NEPA Noel Night, Dec. 3

s The Scranton Club of New York Brunch with Santa, Dec. 10

s The Scranton Club of NEPA Brunch with Santa, Dec. 4

s The Scranton Club of Philadelphia Brunch with Santa, Dec. 11

s The Scranton Club of Lehigh Valley Christmas Reception with University President Kevin P. Quinn, S.J., Dec. 8

s The Scranton Club of Chesapeake Christmas Reception, TBD s The Scranton Club of Connecticut Christmas Reception, TBD

&@\>:B-&=?8GA-2@D= On June 10-12, University of Scranton alumni whose class years end in “6” and “1” returned to campus to celebrate their milestone reunions. More than 900 alumni and 330 guests and children attended Reunion 2011. For photographs of the reunion, visit scrantonreunion.shutterfly.com.

Class of 1981 Class of 1961

O’Hara Award Recipients

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*:>BB)@?=B Joseph M. Cardamone, M.D., FACP ’59, Minnetonka, Minn., received the 2010 Charles Bolles Bolles-Rogers Award. This award is given to a physician who, in the opinion of the members of the selection committee, by reason of his/her professional contribution on the basis of medical research, achievement or leadership, has become the outstanding physician in this and other years.

Donald Myers, Ed.D. ’60, Honesdale, published two books, a children’s book titled “My Life with Roger,” illustrated by his granddaughter Shannon, and another book titled “How to Survive and Learn from Life Experiences.”

Paul Cioni ’64, Scranton, has been notified by the Center for Credentialing and Education that he has met the qualifications for the credential “Approved Clinical Supervisor.” He is engaged in the practice of counseling and psychotherapy. His chapter, “Hate Revenge and Forgiveness: A Healthy, Ego-Strengthening Alternative to the Experience of Offense” has been published in the book “Psychology of Hate.”

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Jack Hattman G’64, Wheeling, W.V., retired after 47 years as a professor of English at West Liberty University.

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Louis Orlando ’67, Villanova, published his third book, “The Ultimate Phillies Trivia Quiz-Second Edition.”

Frank McCartney ’69, Maple Glen, executive director of the Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission, is the 2011 president of the International Bridge, Tunnel, and Turnpike Association, an international transportation policy and advocacy organization.

Arthur Granito ’70, Harrisburg, was appointed vice president and chief financial officer of the Cancer Recovery Foundation International, an international charity with organizations in London, Paris, Toronto, Berlin and the United States.

Capt. Vito Cirigliano, D.O. ’04 is currently a medical resident at Tripler Army Medical Center in Honolulu, Hawaii. An active researcher, presenting on topics associated with hepatitis and acute kidney injury, Capt.

Cirigliano recently won first place in the Clinical Vignette competition for the Hawaii chapter of the American College of Physicians. In the photo, Capt. Cirigliano stands with his poster at the American College of Physicians national meeting in San Diego in April 2011.

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James Kocsi ’72, Port Reading, N.J., retired after 38 years of service with the U.S. Small Business Administration.

Gerard Dougher ’73, Scranton, is a senior accountant at Public Service Electric and Gas Company in New Jersey.

David W. Quinn ’74, Roslyn, is vice president audit manager, Credit and Credit Services.

Ernest Kollra, Esq. ’75, Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., has been re-elected president and chairman of the board of The Irish Theater of Florida.

Carl Witkowski ’75, Duryea, is chief operating officer of GUARD Insurance Group.

You never know where you’ll find other Royals!

While on a recent service trip to El Salvador, Glenna Harkins ’97 (standing, far right) met two other Scranton grads and a current student volunteering at Project Fiat in San Salvador. Pictured (from left) are Elizabeth McDyer ’07, Christine Ferrari ’12, Jaclyn Newns ’09 and Harkins. The four Royals are holding children from the community of Las Delicias, where the group was building a new daycare center. “None of us knew each other before deciding to go on the trip, so we were excited to have a Scranton connection so far from home,” said Harkins.

Paul Biedlingmaier ’76, Lansdale, was named one of the 2010 Five Star Wealth Managers by Philadelphia Magazine.

Stephen Apaliski, M.D. ’77, Colleyville, Texas, completed a one-year training program in executive & professional coaching at the University of Texas, Dallas. He is on the certification track of the International Coach Federation and plans on focusing his coaching on physicians in times of change while continuing his practice of medicine.

Col. Daniel Battafarano, D.O. ’77, San Antonio, Texas, received the Outstanding Clinical Educator Award in 2011 from the Internal Medicine Residency at San Antonio Military Medical Center (SAMMC) and an Outstanding Faculty Medicine Clerkship Award in 2011 from the University of Texas Health Science Center-San Antonio (UTHSCSA). Dr. Battafarano is the chairman of rheumatology at SAMMC and clinical professor of medicine at UTHSCSA. Patrick Fiore ’78, Palmetto, Fla., was elected to the office of city commissioner in Palmetto Bay, Fla. Brian Duke ’79, Washington Crossing, was nominated by Pennsylvania Governor Tom Corbett to serve as secretary of aging.

Hon. James Gibbons ’79, Clarks Summit, has captured both nominations in his bid for a second six-year term as a Lackawanna County district justice.

Anthony Ponte ’79, Houston, Texas, is vice president, internal audit services, for Dresser-Rand Group, Inc. Gail Parsons Eddy ’80, Nederland, Colo., is the owner of Geek for Hire, Inc., which received the Angie’s List 2010 Super Service Award for providing consistently high quality service to their customers.

John Cardone, M.D. ’82, Fairview, is a cardiovascular surgeon and member of the Cardio-Vascular and Thoracic Surgery group at St. Vincent Hospital in Erie.

Barbara Samuel Loftus G’82, Moosic, is vice president for planning at Misericordia University.

Lori Brucker Block ’83, Pitman, N.J., was presented with the 2010 Joseph A. Barnes Award for consistent, extraordinary and long-standing contributions to Rowan University. She was also named to Rowan University’s Wall of Fame 2010 by the Faculty Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning for her contributions to academic advising.

Paula Hresko Mendoza ’83, Upland, Calif., was a speaker for the Cal Poly Pomona University’s Engineering Club Leadership Retreat. Her presentation was on job search strategies for success. She is a site manager for Raytheon Company.

Colette Mazzucelli, Ph.D. ’83, Brooklyn, N.Y., earned a Master of Education in international education development, international humanitarian issues, at Teachers College Columbia University.

Colette is one of 400 “crisis mappers” with the Standby Task Force, a network of volunteers that supports existing emergency response mechanisms. The Task Force’s mappers log in from around the world to patch together a real-time picture of situations such as the current crisis in Libya so that aid groups can address humanitarian needs.

Harry Lennon ’83, Round Top, N.Y., was elected minority leader of the Greene County, N.Y., legislature for 2011-2012. He was first elected to office in 2006 and is currently serving his second term.

Dr. John Zangardi ’83, Potomac Falls, Va., was appointed deputy assistant secretary of the Navy for command, control, communications, computers, intelligence, information operations, and space. In support of the assistant secretary of the Navy, Dr. Zangardi is the principal Department of the Navy advisor for C4I, IO, space, business enterprise acquisition, and information technology and resource management. In his oversight role, he coordinates with key stakeholders to maximize alignment with Navy and Marine Corps needs.

Morgan Benson G’84, Delta Junction, Alaska, just returned from a tour with the U.S. Army in Iraq. He served with the 62nd engineer detachment in Mosul constructing sewers and water lines, developing a trash pickup system, and assisting the Iraqi government to function by helping all of its citizens with cleaner utilities.

Therese DeVries Narzikul ’86, Devon, was appointed to the 2011 Board of Examiners for the Malcolm Baldridge National Quality Award.

The award, created by public law in 1987, is the highest level of national recognition for performance excellence that a U.S. organization can receive.

Margaret McMenamin, Ed.D. G’86, Hellertown, was installed as the eighth president of Union County College.

Andrea DeJesus, DPT ’87, Belmar, N.J., earned a Doctor of Physical Therapy from The University of Scranton in May 2011.

Robert DiGenova ’87, Red Bank, N.J., of the Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office was elected as the chairman/president of the County Narcotics Commanders Association of New Jersey and represents the state of New Jersey as a delegate with the National Narcotic Officers Association Coalition.

Donald Kanavy ’87, Archbald, appointed superintendant of the Valley View School District.

Theresa Rice Haughey ’87, Raleigh, N.C., was appointed director of pharmacovigilance and regulatory quality assurance at GlaxoSmithKline U.S. headquarters in Research Triangle Park, N.C. David Allegra ’88, Basking Ridge, N.J., was elected to the board of trustees of the New Jersey Commission on Accreditation for Home Care (CAHC). CAHC, a home care watchdog, monitors agencies throughout New Jersey to ensure consumers receive services that meet established guidelines and industry practices.

Christopher Henry ’88, Royersford, is a state program specialist (grant manager) with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration in Princeton, N.J.

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Alumna Integral in Finding Tomorrow’s Leaders

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or Jean Sinzdak ’96, there’s nothing quite like the moment a woman realizes she has what it takes to run for public office. Her eyes light up. Her confidence soars.

Suddenly, she’s no longer just a part of the discussion; she’s a part of the process.

As director of the Program for Women Public Officials at the Center for American Women and Politics (CAWP), Sinzdak has these moments a few times a week. Through the Rutgers University-based program, Sinzdak connects with community leaders across the country to increase the number and impact of women in politics and to make political women’s leadership more effective.

Unlike men who are quick to jump into the political fray, Sinzdak says studies show women need a little nudge. Through Ready to Run™, a nonpartisan campaign training for women, Sinzdak and her colleagues give prospective candidates the training and, most importantly, the encouragement they need.

“A lot of women need someone to ask them to run. We say, ‘Consider this your invitation to run. We’re asking you,’” Sinzdak explains.

Sinzdak’s interest in politics started early in her career at The University of Scranton.

Though she was an English major, Sinzdak also completed a Women’s Studies Concentration.

The courses exposed Sinzdak to a new world of issues, making her more passionate about the role of women in politics.

Since graduation, Sinzdak has become an integral part of CAWP. In addition to leading the Ready to Run™ program, she’s worked on several successful initiatives including a campaign to increase the participation of minority women in politics.

CAWP Director Debbie Walsh describes Sinzdak as an innovative problem solver. She says Sinzdak is willing to step out of her job description to make sure the center’s boat sails smoothly.

“She’s someone who always steps up,” Walsh says. “There’s never a time when a problem arises and she doesn’t say, ‘Let’s try this. Let’s figure out a new way to do this. Let’s take on a new project.’”

When not championing women for public office, Jean Sinzdak ’96 enjoys spending time with her husband, Taylor Huttner, and two daughters, Sophie, 4, and Tessa, 2. The family often jokes that it would be fitting that Sophie, born on the Fourth of July, might one day run for office herself – The Oval Office.

Leading a program like Ready to Run™ isn’t something you learn by reading a book.

The challenges Sinzdak faces force her to think on her feet and, she says, the critical thinking skills she developed at Scranton allowed her to reach her goals.

“Scranton gave me the ability to think creatively,” Sinzdak explains. “To look at problems and analyze them and come up with solutions.”

Sinzdak will get a chance to bring two of her passions together in the coming year.

The Ready to Run™ program is starting a partnership with the University, and Sinzdak couldn’t be more excited. Her former professor and current Political Science Department Chair Jean Harris, Ph.D., is leading the effort to bring Ready to Run™ to Scranton. (The first Ready to Run™ program – Ready to Run Northeast Pennsylvania – will be held on campus Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012.)

“It’s really come full circle for me,” Sinzdak said. “It’s a really terrific feeling because I’m so proud of this school, and I’m so proud of this program.”

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Jeffrey Schimelfenig ’83 was named presidentelect of the National Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Bar Association (LGBT Bar).

His term will begin in 2012. The LGBT Bar is an association of lawyers, judges, law students and other legal professionals and is an affiliate of the American Bar Association.

*:>BB)@?=B Bernard Costello, D.M.D., M.D., FACS ’91, Presto, was promoted to professor at the University of Pittsburgh. He is chief of pediatric oral and maxillofacial surgery at the Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh.

Christen Gilmore Pionzio ’91, Doylestown, has been appointed solicitor for the New Britain Borough Zoning Hearing Board.

Bill Loehfelm ’91, New Orleans, La., signed a twobook deal with Sarah Crichton Books/Farrar, Straus, & Giroux, for publication of his third and fourth novels. His third novel, “The Devil She Knows,” was published in spring 2011.

Michael Hollinger ’93, Reading, opened his own law firm, Hollinger Law. Jill Joswick Bednar ’93, Springfield, is principal of Las Dos Chicas, a 501(c)3, which is awarding its first study abroad scholarship, “2011 Pack Your Bags Scholarship.”

Janine Edwards ’94, Honesdale, won the Republican and Democratic nomination in the primary for the position of Wayne County district attorney.

Erin O’Malley-Stewart ’94, Reston, Va., has been named dean of faculty at Bishop D.J. O’Connell High School in Arlington, Va. Erin completed her post-masters endorsement in school administration at The George Washington University.

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Marc Fusaro, Ph.D. ’96, Russellville, Ark., assistant professor of economics at Arkansas Tech University, was presented with the Thomas P. Tyler Excellence in Teaching Award during the 22nd annual College of Business Awards Program at Chambers Cafeteria East Banquet Hall in April.

Timothy Gallen ’96, Hatfield, was elected treasurer of the Pennsylvania Association for College Admission Counseling, serving concurrently as delegate for Pennsylvania to the National Association for College Admission Counseling.

Maureen Brady Coyle ’97, New York, N.Y., director of Study Abroad at Felician College, has been awarded a Fulbright Scholar grant to study and observe educational developments and international education in the Federal Republic of Germany.

Joann Gallichio, DSc ’97, Jacksonville, Fla., accepted a neuro faculty position at the University of St. Augustine.

Michael Malia ’97, Manasquan, N.J., was certified by the Supreme Court of New Jersey as a civil trial attorney, a distinction held by less than two percent of New Jersey attorneys. He also recently achieved the honor of being recognized as a board certified civil trial advocate by the National Board of Trial Advocacy.

Shahriar Pourreza ’99, West Orange, N.J., is a senior analyst within Citigroup’s energy /commodities team.

Philip Grieco ’00, Secascus, N.J., is director, sponsorship development, in team marketing and business operations for the National Basketball Association.

April Karas Fletcher ’00, Little Neck, N.Y., is an associate director, sales and marketing, at ESPN Audio.

Brian Shahum ’00, Brooklyn, N.Y., was appointed regional claims specialist-financial lines at Chartis International. Brian, who will relocate to London with his new position, will be monitoring emerging claim trends within financial lines in Europe and supporting various initiatives to improve customer orientation and marketing of financial lines claims service.

Laura Zambuto ’00, Atlanta, Ga., received the Gerald R. Cooper Award for Excellence in laboratory safety and bio-security at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Honor Awards. Laura is a safety and occupational health specialist with the CDC’s influenza division.

Future Royals?

You better believe it!

Christy Gianfrancesco Deihl ’00, Chrystie Lutz Gorman ’00, Erin Hansen Dalton ’00, Patrick Dalton ’99, Collette Kelly Freer ’00 and Allison Schechter Zusmer ’00 and their families arranged a Scranton reunion in the Poconos this past July.

Pictured are the group’s 11 children, all proudly wearing their Scranton T-shirts.

Matthew McGuigan ’01, Coatsville, joined the firm Blank Rome LLP as an associate in the financial services group and a member of the consumer financial services industry team.

John Errigo ’02, Bensalem, is pursuing his Ph.D. in organizational management and leadership at Capella University.

Katie Slattery ’02, Suffern, N.Y., a lawyer with the New York City Department of Education, is a litigator for the special education unit.

Patricia Meli Pruzhansky ’03, Huntington Station, N.Y., received her master’s degree in early childhood education with honors from Hofstra University. She is certified in both elementary and early childhood education and is currently teaching preschool for Long Island Head Start.

Tara Ravina Hatler ’03, Rutherford, N.J., was presented with the Women’s Bond Club Rising Star award. The award is given to women leaders in financial services who have demonstrated exemplary leadership qualities. Tara is a senior manager with Ernst & Young.

Maria Villafuerte ’03, Royal Oak, Mich., graduated from the Henry Ford Psychiatry Residency Program in Detroit. She received the chief resident certificate, leadership track certificate, Resident Teacher of the Year Award and GSD’er (Get Stuff Done) of the Year Award.

On Oct. 24, 2010, Nicole A. Sublette ’03 married Eric T. Mosblech ’02 with several University alumni in attendance. Helping Nicole and Eric (kneeling together) celebrate their marriage were (standing, from left) Brennan Coughlin ’02, Kieran Maiorana ’02, Loretta Davis Hutchinson ’83, Melissa Carlo ’03, Mark Hutchinson ’83, Kathleen Currie ’03, Jeannie Cho ’03, Michelle Lynch ’03, Julie Gillard McMillen ’03, Lisa Pellegrino Stanton ’03 and Kelly O’Connor Smith ’03.

Susan Chrusciel ’04, Plainsboro, N.J., is pursuing her MBA in pharmaceutical management and marketing at Rutgers Business School.

Caitlin McGrath ’04 is executive assistant in marketing and sales for The Bostonian Group.

Rachael Miller ’04, Weehawken, N.J., completed costume designs for “The Diary of Adam and Eve, The Lady with All the Answers and Under Milk Wood” at the Electric Theatre Company in Scranton.

Christopher Ryan Joyce ’05, Lake Placid, N.Y., is director of development at Camp Dudley in Westport, N.Y. Matthew Youssef ’05, Baltimore, Md., is a recipient of The Daily Record’s 2011 20 in Their Twenties Award. This award recognizes young professionals in their 20s whose creativity and entrepreneurial spirit already are contributing to new energy in Maryland. Winners were selected on the basis of their professional accomplishments, community involvement and the impact of their achievements.

Michael P. Hill ’06, Columbia, Mo., has joined VA Mortgage Center.com as senior director, content marketing.

Kelly Lewandowski ’06, Gettysburg, has been named head women’s basketball coach at Salisbury University.

Capt. Joseph Mazzocchi ’06, Campbell Hall, N.Y., was awarded the Bronze Star Medal, one of the military’s top honors, in February 2009 for his exceptionally meritorious service while serving as an executive officer and platoon leader in Afghanistan. He is also the recipient of the Army Commendation Medal, the Army Achievement Medal, Afghan Campaign Medal and the NATO Medal.

He is currently serving his second deployment in Afghanistan.

Wade Beale ’07, Lakeland, Ga., is assistant principal at Echols County Elementary School.

Michelle Bochanski, DPT ’07, Washington Twp, N.J., received her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from the University of Rhode Island.

Shining Bright on the Biggest Stages

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hile millions across the globe watched the pomp and circumstance surrounding this spring’s Royal Wedding of Prince William and Catherine Middleton in London, Dennis Size ’76, too, was overcome with emotion.

It was hay fever season in England, and a relentless sneeze and cough were making his 18-hour workdays even more fatiguing.

As vice president of design for the Lighting Design Group (LDG), the United States’ largest broadcast lighting design company, Size was in Great Britain with Steve Brill, president of LDG, overseeing a crew of 30 and setting up more than 20 television studios throughout London.

Barbara Walters, Diane Sawyer and Robin Roberts were among the onscreen personalities Size and his team lit. Essentially, if a television program appeared on ABC or Comcast’s bevy of networks, the LDG handled its wedding coverage.

“Unfortunately, working the wedding wasn’t as romantic as it sounded,” Size laughs.

“It was a mammoth undertaking, right when London was going through one of the biggest heat waves in its history.”

But as they say in the theater, the show must go on.

For Size, his three-week commitment to the Royal Wedding was just one of a series of notable productions he’s tackled this year.

Thanks to a well-earned reputation – he’s a three-time recipient of the Emmy Award for Outstanding Lighting Design – Size and his staff had a jam-packed summer lighting events such as the Ames Iowa Straw Poll, Good Morning America’s Summer Concert Series in Central Park, ABC’s new daytime show The CHEW, and the Republican Presidential Debate in Orlando, Fla.

In addition to lighting most of London this spring, Size illuminated superstars Beyonce and Lady Gaga and presidential hopefuls Michele Bachmann and Ron Paul.

Having worked on hundreds of television productions throughout his career, including Oprah and Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve, Size wouldn’t have it any other way.

“As I’m fond of telling people, you can’t turn on your television at any time of the day or night and not see a show that we do,” he says. “Plus, I love what I do, and I don’t want to get bored staying too long in the same place.”

Since his break into television production more than three decades ago as a vacation replacement on the daytime drama Ryan’s Hope, Size has always enjoyed the challenge of “setting up the picture of the stage.”

“Dennis never ceases to amaze me with his boundless energy and enthusiasm for whatever he is working on,” says Rich Larsen, professor of English and theatre at Scranton.

Larsen recalls that when Size returned to campus to work on a University production years ago, the students took to him immediately. “Dennis really impressed them with his wit, talent and accessibility,” Larsen recalls.

The bright lights of the entertainment industry are a far cry from what Size set out to do upon enrolling at Scranton. Initially a pre-med student, Size soon realized it was theater production in his future, not medicine.

“It wasn’t until years later that I understood if it wasn’t for Scranton, I wouldn’t have realized what I really wanted to do,” he explains.

“My courses at Scranton didn’t prepare me for what I do today, but what the University did offer me was a lot of experience – and a lot of life lessons.”

Before stars such as Beyonce (top) and the legendary Dick Clark (at left) can shine on stage or in the studio, Dennis Size ’76 (below; at left with Dick Clark), a renowned lightning designer, is responsible for making their performances look just right.

Jenna Brown, D.O. ’07, Lewisburg, received the Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine in June.

She will continue her medical training in family practice at Williamsport Regional Medical Center.

Joegi Mathew ’07, North Massapequa, N.Y., is a fund controller for Tishman Speyer where he oversees the accounting for two real estate funds.

Melissa Thompson, D.O. ’07, Norristown, received the Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Degree from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine in June. She will continue her medical training in family practice at Mercy Suburban Hospital.

Colleen Zanis, D.O. ’07, Ardmore, received the Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Degree from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine in June.

She will continue her medical training in psychiatry at Albert Einstein Medical Center, Philadelphia.

Sarah Kosydar ’08, Media, recently returned from a mission trip to Guatemala where she volunteered for Hearts in Motion. Sarah is a physician assistant with Just Kids Pediatrics in Newark, Del. Andrew Calogero ’10, Brookside, N.J., is assistant stage manager at The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey.

Mia Collarini ’11, Jessup, was named head coach of Scranton’s softball program. In addition to becoming the 12th head coach in the program’s 35-year history, she is pursuing a Master of Science in school counseling.

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Gerald Straub’67 to Kathy Ofeldt Carisia Switala ’82 to Lekan Obadeyi Katharine Suarez ’93 to Justin Kletter Thomas Kelly ’97 to Carie Sarrapede Denise Mahalidge ’98 to Matthew Derricks Kristin Wunner ’98 to Michael Mark Nicole Lane ’02 to Alan Hoff Andrea Lawruk ’02 to Luke Woolley Eric Mosblech ’02 to Nicole Sublette ’03 Christine O’Herron ’02 to Eric Johnson Nancy Panarese ’02 to Kyle Pierson Patricia Meli ’03 to Henry Pruzhansky Leigh Muraca ’03 to Daniel King Lauren Van Slooten Burchill ’89 married Richard Burchill, and the couple celebrated their third anniversary in March. Lauren Burchill completed her master’s degree from Montclair State University in 1996.

She is currently working as a psychotherapist in private practice.

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A daughter, Cara Antonia, to Sean ’98 and Christina Swikata Plover ’99, Philadelphia

Maria Villafuerte, D.O. ’03 to Eric Boulic

A son, Jack Joseph, to Joe and Erica Bergen Sprague ’99, Brick, N.J.

Kathleen Corr ’04 to Andrew Matthews Mary Kenney ’04 to Vito Cirigliano ’04

A son, Jack Ryan, to Matthew ’99 and Rebekah Ferguson Bernard ’01, Clarks Summit

Katie April ’05 to David Hutzayluk

A son, Owen John, to Michael and Kerry Brice Poskay ’99, Toms River, N.J.

Kim McCormick ’05 to Dan Cooper Matthew Casperson ’06 to Christine Cornwall

A daughter, Kathleen Mae, to Matt and Tara Gomes Jacobs ’99, Henderson, Nev.

Adrienne Grab ’07 to Brian Krug ’07 Andrea Stellatella ’07 to Donald Vozzi Katie Wojtowicz ’07 to Allan Parsells ’08 Emily Pieroni ’09 to Josh Skrezec

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A daughter, Emily Anna, to Greg and Michele Haefele Beck ’88, Throop

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A daughter, Anna Rose, to Greg ’99 and Heather Theis Maigur ’02, Quakertown In December 2010, Dr. Joshua Siglin ’04 and Dr. Mandy Roberts Siglin ’04 welcomed Grace Elizabeth. The family resides in Bala Cynwyd.

A son, Nathan Shaffran, to Nikolas and Kristen Meyer Komyati ’99, Morritown, N.J.

A daughter, Katelyn Sarah, to Brian ’95 and Jillian Sutton, Wantagh, N.Y.

A daughter, Catherine Nora, to Dr. Michael and Shannon Murphy Fennie ’99, East Stroudsburg

A son, Charles Harrison, to Cory and Sharon Foldy Fischer ’96, Morristown, N.J.

A son, Joshua Joseph, to Dr. Kevin ’89 and Marie Monique Franks G’04, Minot, N.D.

Twin daughters, Parker McLoughlin and Reagan Monihan, to Todd Fliegel and Lisa Parker ’96, Allendale, N.J.

A son, Henry Lewis, to David ’91 and LeAnn Hogan, Arlington, Va.

A son, Jeffrey Joseph, to Jeff and Elaine Reilly Blanco ’96, Shelton, Conn.

A daughter, Meghan Laura, to Joseph and Katherine Beers Farrell ’92, West Islip, N.Y.

A son, Sean Thomas, to Tom and Jennifer Rygiel Boyd ’96, Whippany, N.J.

A son, Ryan William, to Edward and Pamela Haley Bruns ’92, Boonton, N.J.

A daughter, Rylin Gabrielle, to Paul and Gemma Waananen Kenney ’96, Malvern, N.Y.

Twins, Giovanni Matthew and Mia Mary, to Michael ’97 and Tara Campasano Malia ’93, Manasquan, N.J.

A daughter, Carissa Ellen, to Stephen and Suzanne Yatcilla Dolney ’96, Frederick, Md.

A daughter, Ryland Rose, adopted by Michael ’93 and Kim Hollinger, Reading

A daughter, Faith, to Michael ’97, G’04 and Shannon Farrell Beckish ’03, G’04, Scranton

A son, Sean Patrick, to James and Tracey McDevitt Hagan ’93, Philadelphia

A daughter, Hannah Daisy, to Andrej “Slavy” ’97 and Siobhan Cleary Brchnel ’02, Bronx, N.Y.

A daughter, Juliana Marie, to Dr. Fred ’95 and Susan Baker Bonacci ’94, Eynon

A daughter, Ryleigh Christine, to Christopher ’97 and Stephanie Heenan, Sewell, N.J.

A daughter, Caoilfhionn Elizabeth, to Paul Walsh and Louise Farragher ’94, Dublin, Ireland

A daughter, Taryn Leigh, to Shawn and Kristen Hines Huber ’97, Downingtown

A son, Andrew William, to Paul ’94 and Laura Gribbin Lameo ’95, Summit, N.J.

A daughter, Julia, to Chris and Angela Jaramillo Stawski ’97, Lansdale

A son, Liam Patrick, to Chuck ’94 and Catherine McCarthy, Howell, N.J.

A son, Peter Jude, to Sean and Ann Marie Jursca Keffer ’97, Conshohocken

A daughter, Bridget Patricia, to Sean ’94 and Kathleen O’Doherty Cullinan ’94, Oakland Garden, N.Y.

A son, Leo Joseph, to Leonard and Meghan Lizotte Mucci ’97, Havertown

A son, Wylie George Kovar, to Jason Cascarino ’95 and Jennifer Kovar, Oak Park, Ill.

A daughter, Lielle Marie, to Jerrod and Kristen Tepfenhardt Freund ’97, Rutherford, N.J.

A daughter, Catherine Mary, to Phil and Monica Fischl Degnan ’95, Medford, N.J.

A daughter, Julianna Rose, to Christopher and Robin Brooks Johnson ’98, Staten Island, N.Y.|

Twins, Aiden James and Avery Kate, to John and Marianne Mazzei Rivers ’95, G’98, Scranton

A son, Andrew Timothy, to Andrew and Barbara Gervasi Rich ’98, Highland Mills, N.Y.

A daughter, Payton Lida, to Justin ’95 and Candice Orzel Taylor ’95, Oakland, N.J.

A daughter, Sophie Marie, to Rick and Jessica Lindstadt Vassallo ’98, Palm Harbor, Fla.

A daughter, Avery Jane, to Stefan ’95 and Victoria Reinold, Wheat Ridge, Colo.

A son, Liam David, to Travis and Kerri McCormick Daniels ’98, Centennial, Colo.

A son, Andrew Patrick, to Mark and Heather Rowan Kenyon ’95, Brighton, Mass.

A son, William Joseph, to Chris and Jennifer Nolan DeLuca ’98, Pompton Plains, N.J.

A daughter, Dayna Antoinette, to Duong ’00 and Diane Miglino Lam ’99, Ramsey, N.J.

A son, Brendan Michael, to Nick and Kristine Reilly Parente ’99, Hoboken, N.J. A son, Dominick, to Stanley ’99 and Terri Coyler Strelish ’00, Scottsdale, Ariz.

A son, Nicholas, to Drs. Mark and Kara Suche Mascarenhas ’99, Hoboken, N.J. A daughter, Francesca Ann, to Frank and Melissa Turano Svoboda ’99, Freehold, N.J. A son, George Patrick, to Charlie and Sue Wagenborg Falco ’99, Philadelphia A daughter, Molly Elizabeth, to Mark and Kristin Donati Greenwood ’00, Havertown A daughter, Adrienne Patricia, to Christopher and Amanda Fair Micklus ’00, Orange, Conn.

A daughter, Madeline, to Joseph and Collette Kelly Freer ’00, Little Neck, N.Y. Twin sons, Ryan Michael and Colin Thomas, to Michael ’00 and Mary O’Neill McKinley ’00, River Edge, N.J. A daughter, Harper Lily, adopted from China by Todd Youngerman and Mary Jane Postiglione ’00, Monroe, N.C. A daughter, Ella Maureen, to Kevin ’01 and Lauren ’01 Altieri Courtney, White Plains, N.Y. A daughter, Kailee Rae, to Gary and Keri Breen Alvarez ’01, East Rutherford, N.J. A daughter, Megan Elise, to Matt and Katy Everson Jablonowski ’01, Johnson City, N.Y. A daughter, Grace Michele, to Todd ’01 and Jaime Kutch Jones ’01, Central Islip, N.Y A daughter, Cayleigh Maeve, to Bryan ’01 and Meghan McDonald Glynn ’03, Milford, Conn.

John Lyons ’03 and Jennifer Serra Lyons ’04 recently welcomed a son, Jack Thomas. The Lyons make their home in Somerville, N.J.

A son, Adam Matthew, to Matthew and Kelly Parent Huestis ’01, Freeland, N.J.

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A son, Sebastian Anthony, to Erik and Sally-Ann Quiterio Limpaecher ’01, Pennington, N.J.

The Bond of Brothers “Everyone stopped talking to me. I don’t think they knew what to say,” Pat says.

Sean remembers the nervousness that came over his family, but “for me, it was surgery or death. So what was my alternative? I was calm and excited.”

After both procedures proved successful, the brothers have turned their attention When his brother, Sean Kane to the future. ’94 (right), needed a kidney Pat, who recently transplant, Patrick Kane left Wall Street to ’89 donated his without hesitation. “To be honest, launch his own alterit was never a question,” native mutual fund, recalls Pat of his decision. set a goal of completing a Tough Mudder, a 12-mile adventure race. He recently reached the finish line alongside his Scranton roommate, Phil Keenan ’89.

Sean, the senior Patrick Kane ’89 (left) and vice president of his college roommate, Phil Keenan ’89 (center), recently human resources for joined forces to complete Heineken Americas a Tough Mudder, a 12-mile for nearly nine years, adventure race. has had a slightly more difficult recuperation. After his initial recovery, he experienced a slight setback due to side effects from his post-transplant medication, which caused him to undergo bi-lateral hip replacement surgery in March 2011. Since then, Sean has started to regain his strength, and is now planning a June 9, 2012, wedding to Allison.

“I’m trying to figure out how to live my life with all these new parts and I’m enjoying every minute,” Sean says. “I want to thank Pat, but when I try to, he makes it seem like it was no big deal. I was the person in need, but I hope my brother knows if the roles were reversed, it wouldn’t have been a question for me either.”

A son, Joseph Alexander, to Joseph Black and Andrea Sandrowicz ’01, Throop Twin sons, Gavin Peter and Wyatt Graham, to Tyler and Lauren Antinore Wagner ’02, Havertown A daughter, Reagan Kathleen, to Kevin ’02 and Margaret Strohm O’Meara ’02, Robbinsville, N.J. A son, Alexander Joseph, to Anthony and Angela Drace McCloskey ’03, Harrisburg A daughter, Juliette Madeline, to James and Lauren Fuchsel Peters ’03, Lansdale A daughter, Amber Nicole, to Russel and Nicole Kosteczko Odell ’03, Freemont, Calif.

A daughter, Carly Anne, to Robert ’05 and Christine Wolff, Lords Valley A son, Tyler Jacob, to Michael and Christina Smith Sheeran ’06, Arlington, Va. A son, Talan Matthew, to Matthew and Brenda Washeleski Gocek ’06, G’11, Peckville

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Sylvester Megargee ’51, Sciota Howard F. Mulligan ’51, Carbondale John J. Taylor ’51, Clarks Summit Robert J. Flynn ’52, West Bloomfield, Mich.

Chris C. Gardier ’52, Dunmore George Kahanick ’52, Scranton William P. McCann ’52, Carbondale Michael Onifer ’52, Elkton, Md. Edward D. Soma, M.D. ’52, Kensington, Md. J. Ronald Halenda, M.D. ’53, Chadds Ford Gervas Rafalko ’53, Malvern Col. Vito M. Solazzo ’55, Scranton Rev. Edward Barrett ’56, Scranton Richard J. Dempsey ’58, Clarks Summit John J. Flynn ’58, Palmer Twp. Joseph P. Moran ’58, Middletown, N.Y.

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“We’ve always been close,” Sean says. “He’s my big brother. We’ve always had a great relationship.”

But last summer, as both brothers headed off to surgery together, their brotherly bond grew even stronger. They no longer needed words to express how each other felt.

The brothers’ story begins long before last summer or their surgeries, or even before Sean followed Pat – and their sister Aileen Kane Hand ’91 – to The University of Scranton.

Born with only one kidney, Sean developed hydronephrosis – what he describes as a blockage – on the organ at the age of two.

From that point, he was subjected to procedures and surgeries to help him maintain his health.

“This is all I’ve known,” Sean says. “We joke about it. One Christmas, the whole family spent the day in the hospital. I’m sure my mom loved that one.”

Sean managed through his health issues, but years later, after a trip to Africa with his fiancé, Allison, he fell ill, pushing his already declining kidney into further turmoil. His doctor knew the urgency; it was time for a transplant.

Pat, Aileen and their oldest sibling Paul were all tested and it was determined that Pat was the best match. Pat’s wife, Lisa, and the couple’s two sons knew the risks, but were supportive from day one. And so, in July 2010, the two brothers went under the knife.

“To be honest, it was never a question,” recalls Pat of his decision to donate a kidney to Sean. “We didn’t talk about it much.”

Both brothers remember the family going quiet leading up to the surgery.

A son, Gavin Jacobus, to Harold and Nicole Radomski Woering ’01, Southbury, Conn.

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Rev. Daniel Hitchko ’59, Exeter Robert A. Zikoski ’60, Moosic Robert E. Booth ’62, Scranton Gus G. Tirellis ’62, Scranton Eugene Kovaleski ’61, Jermyn Edward T. Carden, M.D. ’62, Issaquah, Wash.

Michael Loyack ’63, Ocean Isle Beach, N.C. Anita Stone Appleton G’63, Clarks Summit Edward Higgins ’63, Bensalem Thomas M. Walsh G’64, Pittston John G. Bendick ’66, Greenport, N.Y. Michael A. Cassin ’66, New York, N.Y. Joseph S. Chorba ’66, Scranton Alexander L. Savary ’66, Tampa, Fla. Harvey Sicherman ’66, Philadelphia James A. Thorne ’66, Wormleysburg Gerald P. Alunni ’67, Eynon Jack T. Harte ’68, Clarks Summit Ronald F. Jones ’68, Blakely Ronald J. Akoury ’69, Scranton Donald Paul Nicastro ’69, Lake Ariel Stephen W. Ginther ’70, Silver Springs, Md. Helen McAndrew ’70, G’76, Scranton Sheldon Justan ’71, Henderson, Nev. Rev. Thomas J. Snyder ’72, Jenkins Township Peter F. Bobonis ’73, Scranton Anne Marie Moyle Kenney ’73, Somerset, N.J. Michael J. Manzo ’73, Mount Lebanon Msgr. Kevin P. O’Neill ’73, Dunmore Robert F. Boland ’74, G’81, Scranton James F. Collins ’74, G’78 Scranton Felicia Bates G’76, Bethlehem Sister M. Gregoria Wong G’76, Mattydale, N.Y. Msgr. William Donovan H’77, Wilkes-Barre Richard Czibik ’78, G’80, Brookhaven Richard J. Andrews ’80, Exeter Genevieve M. Hoinski ’80, G’87 Mayfield Salvatore A. Graci ’81, Dunmore Mary Agnes McElmoyle G’83, Jim Thorpe Sr. M. Coleman Nee, I.H.M. H’83, Scranton Marie Tarnowski Cotter ’84, Kingston James J. Haggerty, Esq. H’87, Dunmore Gregory R. Cann ’88, Woodbury Heights, N.J. Susan Hanusich Wilson, D.V.M. ’88, Sebastian, Fla. Barbara Gorny Weber Chapin G’89, Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. Maryellen Griffith Fiore ’90, Oreland Geoffrey R. Haefner ’91, Exton Zachary M. Romano, Sr. ’93, Hawley Lt. Col. John E. Voyack ’95, Avoca Michael B. McKenna, M.D. ’96, Avon, Ohio Hollie Kraucheunas Trammo ’97, Eustus, Fla. Marilyn Washitz ’97, Scranton Ryan T. O’Malley ’99, G’03, Marysville Sarah Ann Youshock ’10, Archbald

#A-6=D@G;>DK5>D;:\-Z-5G;=AJB Grace Alco, mother of Rev. James ’85 Christine Federico Ambrose, sister of Peter ’91, Taryn ’93 and Celeste ’95 Coralie Carden, wife of Dr. Terrence ’60 Bill Carpenter, father of Dr. Brian ’82 James Carr, father of Jim Carr ’92 and Patricia Carr Kasper ’85 Eugene Coleman, son of the late Eugene ’42, brother of Donald ’72 and Edward ’80 Pauline Colis, mother of Dr. Michael ’73 Elizabeth Conley, mother of Joseph ’76, G’78, grandmother of Joseph ’07, Megan ’09 and Lauren ’10 Nellie Dawgert, mother of Dr. Dennis ’68 Dorothy Dzwonczyk, mother of Dr. Philip ’75 and Paula Eisengrein ’78 George Hamilton, father of Kristin Hamilton Ritchie ’93 Anna Mae Joyce, mother of Gerald ’74, Parnell ’79, mother-in-law of Thomas Davis ’69 (Patricia) Stanley Kania, brother of Arthur ’53 Michael Kirk, mother of Richard ’81 James Kotula, son of John ’82 and Kathleen Kanavy ’95, brother of John ’09 and Jeffrey ’11, grandson of Leonard Kanavy ’60 Patrick J. LaPorte, Jr., father of Dr. Patrick III ’85 and grandfather of Patrick IV ’04 Joseph Laskowski, Sr., father of Michael ’91, Christopher ’93 and Cynthia Jenner ’93 Patricia Lavan, mother of Nora Ryan ’96 Margaret Mancuso, mother of Denise Lay ’80 and Christine Roscoe ’77 Mary E. McBride, mother of Elisabeth Lee Ridgely ’86 Paul McCrone, son of James ’66 Helen Moran, mother of William ’65 James Parker, father of Lisa ’93 William Paulish, father of Rev. W. Jeffrey ’79 Karl Rau, father of Amy Armstrong ’93 Catherine Rippon, mother of Richard ’82 Aidan Joseph Silva, son of Steve ’95 and Christy Marshall Silva ’96 Mary Spescha, mother of Mary Spescha Purcell ’86 Elizabeth Stefursky, mother of Joseph ’65, G’69 Joan Sylvester, wife of Robert ’58 and mother of Leah Sylvester Timlin ’87 Beulah Von Bergen, mother of Drew ’61 John Von Bergen, brother of Drew ’61 Joseph Walsh, Sr., father of Joseph ’82 Mark Will, husband of Nora Buchanan Will ’83 Denise Ryan Zambuto, mother of Laura ’00 and sister of Amy Ryan Franklin ’82 Anna Zelno, mother of Henry ’71

In August, six members of the Class of 2011 began their medical school careers at Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia by participating in the white coat ceremony. Pictured (front row, from left) are Mathew Murphy of Scranton, Brandon Kujawski of Scranton, Anthony Stefanelli of Thornhurst, (back row) Maria Gubbiotti of Falls (M.D./Ph.D. program), Karl Oberg of Narvon, and Lauren Nicholls of Jermyn. They are among the more than 50 graduates beginning their post-baccalaureate studies in medicine this fall. The University’s overall 2011 acceptance rate to schools of medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine, podiatry and optometry is 80 percent.

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SCRANTON !"#$%#&'()(*+'),For many of our alumni, a Scranton education is a family tradition. This fall, 73 daughters and sons of Scranton alumni – including 11 from alumni couples – entered the University. Their parents and, in some cases, grandparents are among the 44,000 alumni who have chosen Scranton for their education. Pictured below are the members of the Class of 2015 who are following in the footsteps of their parents who are Scranton alumni.

Alumni parents and their students who are members of the Class of 2015 gathered with University President Kevin P. Quinn, S.J., during Fall Welcome Weekend in August.

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1988 1989 1989 G2001 1983 1984 1988 1989 1979 1985 1976 1981 1984 1986 1984 1984 1985 1977 1984 G1980 1988 1990 1988 1977 1982 1996 1982 1988

Michael A. Allegra Christopher D. Andres, M.D. Lynn King Andres Mary Kay Daniels Aston Joseph P. Bannon, M.D. Tracy Farrell Bannon Paul W. Bisio, M.D. Susan Sabo Bisio Rosemary Laskowski Boniello Samuel R. Borgia John D. Breslin Gary C. Burke, D.O. JoAnn Negvesky Burke, D.O. William P. Burke Christine Hand Carlin Gregory J. Carlin Maureen Ryan Castaldi John R. Cavanaugh Joseph J. Cleary Brian P. Conniff, Ph.D. Maria French Coutts Frank N. Crispino Kevin J. Cronin William J. Dempsey, M.D. John J. Dermigny, D.O. Matthew J. DiLiberto Richard Digiovine Elaine Edson Dignam

Ashley Allegra Christopher Andres Christopher Andres Elizabeth Aston Margaret Bannon Margaret Bannon Ryan Bisio Ryan Bisio Luke Boniello Samuel Borgia Joseph Breslin Connor Burke Christopher Burke William Burke Erin Carlin Erin Carlin Tracy Castaldi Jacqulyn Cavanaugh Maria Cleary Rachel Conniff Anna Coutts Matthew Crispino Michelle Cronin Hayley Dempsey Peter Dermigny Ashley Shimansky Corrine Digiovine Zachary Dignam

1986 1973 1995 1988 1989 1990 1982 1987 1977 1973 1980 1978 1982 1982 1983 1988, G2005 1987, G1999 1987 1986, G1991 1993 1993 1976 1985 1985 1983 1981 1984 2007

Joseph J. Dignam Gerard J. Dougher James M. Dougher Roseanne Schmieder Farrell Deborah Baigis Flint Laurence E. Flint, M.D. Michael A. Genello Susan E. Giambrone Patrick J. Grady, M.D. Richard E. Gratz, M.D. William B. Harding Marc E. Herold Barbara Magliaro Hollawell John W. Hollawell Kevin G. Holmes Judy Strenkoski Hurley Donald J. Kanavy Laura Bevlock Kanavy Deanna A. Klingman James M. Lajeunesse Jeannine Bernier Lajeunesse RoseMarie Lally-Doyle Nancy Adams Larralde Jacalynne Majez Lopata David J. Lopatofsky, M.D. Stephen R. Luciani Theresa Jackson Magee Erin A. Maguire

Zachary Dignam Ashlee Dougher Lauren Dougher Ashley Allegra Matthew Flint Matthew Flint Maria Genello Kellia Giambrone John Grady Tyler Gratz Timothy Harding Brianna Herold Jacqueline Hollawell Jacqueline Hollawell Ryan Holmes Austin Hurley Jacob Kanavy Jacob Kanavy Justin Klingman Kathryn Lajeunesse Kathryn Lajeunesse John Doyle Melissa Larralde Kory Lopata Tyler Lopatofsky Nina Luciani Charles Magee Michael Maguire

1975 G1992 1981 1983 1968, G1978 1987 1986 2008 1982 2006 G1997 1983 1996 1986 1986 1982 1980 1982 1985, G2009 1976 1983, G1989 1984, G1989 1977 1985 1975 1976 1991 1972

George S. McCrosson Maria E. Montenegro John A. Morano Vincent M. Munley Louis E. Nykaza Jacqueline Christie O’Gorman Maria Nardone Olsakowski Todd T. Parry Margaret A. Philbin Mary Ellen Turlip Pichiarello Carol A. Radle Michael J. Ricci Bonnie J. Rotella Roberta Lynch Ruskowski Harry B. Strickland Mary Reynolds Sullivan Patricia A. Sullivan Peter A. Thomas Lisa Shewack Thurston Marcia J. Trignano Diana Moore Trygar Richard M. Trygar W. Michael Umerich, D.D.S. Kathleen Harris Walker Robert S. Wallis Paul D. Wisowaty Karin Kuhn Wrightson Philip E. Yevics, Ph.D.

Michael McCrosson Ryan Holmes Zachary Morano Devon Munley Travis Nykaza Shannon O’Gorman Melissa Olsakowski Angela Parry Nicholas Philbin James Pichiarello Natalie Radle Anthony Ricci Aris Rotella Margaret Ruskowski Hayden Strickland Timothy Sullivan Julianne Leist Michael Thomas Catherine Thurston Marc Trignano Ashley Trygar Ashley Trygar Michael Umerich Michael Walker Karsten Wallis David Wisowaty Victoria Wrightson Edward Yevics

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