saint joseph's university magazine - spring 2009

Sr. Mary Scullion, R.S.M. ’76Brings Them H.O.M.E.

Take Our Pop Quiz! Arrupe Center Execs ExposeEthical Implications of Economic Crisis

A Window to the SoulHow Reflection Deepens Service

Saint Joseph’s University, Spring 2009

There is no question that the current global economic situation has affected all of us, as well asour loved ones, in real and palpable ways. Optimistic headlines seem infrequent, and many of us facesignificant financial challenges. At Saint Joseph’s, these are trying times as well, and it is importantthat we remain true to our core mission as a Catholic and Jesuit university. Our highest priority remainsproviding an excellent educational experience for our students as we work to manage our expenseswithout jeopardizing any of our programs.

Recently released statistics related to the state of higher education in our country are alarming. A report from the College Board’s Commission on Access, Admissions and Success in Higher Educationdiscloses the startling decline of educational attainment in the United States. According to this study,our nation’s college completion rates have plummeted. Though we were once ranked second in theworld for workers aged 25 – 34 with advanced degrees, we now rank 11th. America is in danger oflosing its place as a world leader in education.

Now, more than ever, given the extreme economic environment, it is essential that our countrymake a lasting commitment to educating those who are qualified. I am truly grateful to our alumniand benefactors who have taken a leadership role in support of Saint Joseph’s and especially thankfulto those who continue to do so during these difficult economic times. Your dedication to the Universityredounds in myriad ways for our students, our nation — and the world — especially when you supportscholarship funds and the Saint Joseph's Fund that make this remarkable Jesuit education possible forneedy and worthy students.

This leads me to another, more promising statistic. According to the Association of Jesuit Collegesand Universities (AJCU), the 28 member institutions of the AJCU provided $1.1 billion in financialassistance to students — both need and non-need based — for the 2007-08 academic year. At Saint Joseph’s,we supported 85 percent of undergraduates with nearly $40 million in financial assistance. I thankyou for your contribution to this shining example of engaged philanthropy.

As alumni, parents and friends, you are integral and cherished members of the Saint Joseph’scommunity, and you play a vital role in the legacy of the University when you live your lives in fulfillmentof the core values that guide us. During this trying time, it is paramount that we cleave to the fundamentalIgnatian ideals — cura personalis; dedication to the Magis; pursuit of the greater good; and the serviceof faith together with the promotion of justice — that can and will make a positive difference for ourstudents and for those they encounter.

God’s blessings,

Timothy R. Lannon, S.J.President

F R O M T H E P R E S I D E N T

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Volume 23, No. 2, Spring 2009

Cover Story Departments

12 Reflecting on Service and Justice,Saint Joseph’s Style

By Thomas W. Durso ’91 (B.A.), ’02 (M.B.A.)

The power of reflection can transform anordinary service activity into a life-changingevent. Alumni are drawing on theirexperiences as SJU undergraduates totransform their lives and those of others.

2 From the Editor

2 On the Calendar

3 News

26 AdvancingSJU Honors von Eschenbach ’63 with

Shield of LoyolaParents Make a Difference Through

Loyola SocietyAlumni Appalachia Provides Graduates a

Chance to Give Back

30 Alum NotesIn MemoryHoward J. Heim, S.J.

ProfilesJames Michael Mullin, Ph.D. ’76Patrick J. Burke ’92

Saint Joseph’s Alumni Work to Save CatholicEducation in Camden

SJU Offers Career Services for Alumniand Students

39 ViewpointBy John Lord, Ph.D. ’71

40 EndPointBy Rev. David A. Daigle ’93

SJU MAGAZINE: Published four timesannually by Saint Joseph’s University,5600 City Avenue, Philadelphia, PA19131-1395; distributed free to alumni,parents, friends and faculty/staff of SaintJoseph’s University (circulation 54,000).Online: www.sju.edu/news/magazine.

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Saint Joseph’s University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity in everyaspect of its operations. The Universityvalues diversity and seeks talented students, faculty and staff from a varietyof backgrounds. Accordingly, theUniversity does not discriminate on thebasis of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, religion, national or ethnicorigin, age, marital status or disability inthe administration of its admissions, educational, financial aid, employment,athletic or recreational policies and programs.

Questions or concerns regarding theUniversity’s equal opportunity/affirmativeaction policies and programs or servicesand accommodations for disabled personsshould be directed to the AffirmativeAction Officer at 610-660-3336.

UNIVERSITY ADMINISTRATIONPresident

Timothy R. Lannon, S.J.

Vice President for External AffairsJoan F. Chrestay

Assistant Vice President for University Communications

Harriet K. GoodheartAssistant Vice President forMarketing Communications

Joseph M. Lunardi ’82 (B.A.)

SJU MAGAZINE

EditorMolly Crossan Harty

Assistant Editor and Alum Notes EditorSarah (Whelehon) Hennessey ’07 (M.A.)

News Section EditorKelly Welsh ’05 (M.A.)

Advancing Section EditorPhil Denne ’96 (B.A.)

Art DirectorJonathan B. Dart

DesignersJames B. BrackJonathan B. DartCarol McLaughlin ’80 (B.A.)Eric A. PuglisiIan W. RileyDaniel Walsh

PhotographyMelissa Kelly

Features

18 Safe at H.O.M.E.:Sr. Mary Scullion ’76 Leads the Chargefor Philadelphia’s Homeless


Her goal is to end homelessness inPhiladelphia. If anybody can do it, it’sSr. Mary Scullion.

20 It’s a Pop Quiz!

Think you know a lot about SJU? Here’s achance to test your knowledge of Hawk Hill!

22 Enter at Your Own Risk:Moral Hazards of the Economic CrisisBy Carolyn Steigleman

The buck stops here. Or does it?How did subprime mortgage lending spiralout of control?

On the cover: The Chapel of St. Joseph provides

the perfect setting as a student pauses for reflection.

Photo by Melissa Kelly.

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They call it the happiest place on Earth, and I think Iagree. In February, my family and I enjoyed a magicalgetaway to that sunny destination where “dreamsreally do come true.”

From day one, we pursued and relished everymoment, screaming our lungs out on roller coasters,enjoying stunning 3-D shows, befriending bigger-than-life characters, maneuvering to save toppling icecream cones and being transported in unbelievablyreal simulations. We snapped silly pictures, chuckledat ourselves in all kinds of Mickey ears, happily sportedshorts and T-shirts, and collapsed each night, exhaustedand content. Those days were spectacular.

And then, just like that, it was time to leave. Evenbefore we tired of hearing “It’s a small world,” ourlong-awaited vacation had come to an unwelcome end.

The drive to the airport dragged. My three kids, whohad earned us the nickname “the loud family” acouple days earlier, were conspicuously quiet. Butthen, on the airplane, one by one, we slowly recalledsome of the highlights. We savored them, settling infor the return flight to chilly Philadelphia, and quietlyreflected on our own individual remembrances.

At home, we giggled and laughed, oohed and ahhedas we viewed the pictures and movies. We shared ourfavorite moments and reflected on the best times —some similar, some different. It made our experiencethat much better.

Setting aside time for personal deliberation isn’talways the priority in today’s overscheduled world, yetit can make all the difference. The alumni in our coverstory can attest to that. They have taken the way theyperformed service as Saint Joseph’s students — withreflection as an integral component — and embracedit in their professional lives. For alumna Sr. MaryScullion, CEO of Philadelphia’s most recognizedorganization to end homelessness, reflection is cer-tainly part of her life. Alumnus Fr. David Daigle, amilitary chaplain aboard the USS Iwo Jima, surelyreflects on the value, spirituality and impact of hiswork. You’ll find their stories inside this magazine.

While reflecting on a family vacation doesn’t compareto the devotion of these alumni, the significance ofcareful contemplation applies to both. It brings adeeper dimension to the experiences. And in the caseof these alumni, it enhances their service to others,helping them to make the world a place where some-times dreams really can come true.

— Molly Crossan [email protected]

On the CalendarFrom the Editor Phil Martelli Boys Basketball Camps, ages 8-17, at

Saint Joseph’s University:

• Players Only Camp, Sat., June 6-Sun., June 7.

• Parent/Child Basketball Experience, Sat., June 20 (9 a.m.-5 p.m.).

• FUNdamentals Basketball Academy, day camp, Mon., June 22-Fri., June 26 (9 a.m.-4 p.m.).

• Commuter Team Camp, high school varsity teams, Fri., June 26-Sun., June 28.

• Books ‘N Basketball, day camp, Mon., June 29-Thu., July 2.

• Overnight Team Camp, high school varsity teams, Fri., July 31- Sun., Aug. 2.

• Overnight Camp, Mon., Aug. 3-Thu., Aug 7.

Contact: 610-660-1706/1961 or [email protected]. Online: www.sjuhawks.com.

Cindy Griffin Basketball Camps:

• Day Camps, ages 5-17, grades K-12, Mon., June 15-Fri.,June 19, and Mon., June 22-Fri., June 26 (9 a.m.-3 p.m.),Academy of Notre Dame, 560 Sproul Road, Villanova, Pa.

• Weekend Overnight Team Camp, grades 7-12, Sat., June20-Sun., June 21, Maguire Campus and McShain Hall.

Contact: Kathy MacDonald, 610-660-1710 or [email protected]. Online: www.sjuhawks.com.

CAREER DEVELOPMENT CENTER

The Hawk Career Network, powered by LinkedIn.com, is apartnership between Alumni Relations and the CareerDevelopment Center. It provides professional networkingopportunities for alumni and current students. Toparticipate, visit www.sju.edu/careers and click on the“Alumni” tab.

SJUcareers is a comprehensive online site that offers Saint Joseph’s alumni access to thousands of full-timecareer opportunities across the country and internationally.Alumni can post resumes, cover letters and apply topositions electronically. To create a new SJUcareersaccount or to access your existing account, visitwww.sju.edu/careers.

For more information, see page 37.

MINISTRY, FAITH AND SERVICE

The regular schedule for the Liturgy of the Word andEucharist in the Chapel of St. Joseph-Michael J. Smith, S.J.,is as follows:

• Sundays (11 a.m., 8 p.m. and 10 p.m.).

• Mon.-Fri. (12:05 p.m.), Mon.-Wed. (10 p.m.).

Beginning May 11 through the summer, Mass will beoffered on Sundays at 11 a.m.

Pre-Cana Weekend, Nov. 7-8. Contact: Helen Stewart, 610-660-3123 or [email protected]. Online: www.sju.edu/campusministry/precanaregister.html

PERFORMING ARTS

Senior Thesis Performances, Fri., May 1, Post Hall, Bluett Theatre (7:30 p.m.).

STUDENT LIFE

Freshman Orientation: July 8-15 and Aug. 29-30.Students attend both dates.

Online: www.sju.edu/orientation.

UNIVERSITY GALLERY

Student Exhibition, Fri., May 1-Fri., May 8. Reception: Fri., May 1 (1-4 p.m.).

Online: www.sju.edu/gallery.

ACADEMIC CALENDAR

Spring semester day classes end, Fri., May 1.

Final examinations, Mon., May 4-Sat., May 9.

Online: www.sju.edu/sju/academic_calendars.html.

Commencement events:Baccalaureate Mass, Fri., May 15, Gest Lawn (5:15 p.m.).Graduate and doctoral ceremony, Sat., May 16, Gest Lawn (9 a.m.)

Undergraduate ceremony, Sat., May 16, Gest Lawn (3 p.m.).

Online: www.sju.edu/commencement.

ADMISSIONS

GRADUATE PROGRAMS IN THE COLLEGE OF ARTSAND SCIENCES AND THE ERIVAN K. HAUB SCHOOLOF BUSINESS

Open Houses:

• Ursinus College, Pfahler Hall (professional M.B.A., M.S.in Health Administration and M.S. in Criminal Justice):Mon., May 11, Thu., Aug. 6 (5:30 p.m.). To register,e-mail [email protected] or call 610-660-1690.

• Main Campus, Mandeville Hall: Tue., June 9, Tue., Aug. 4(6 p.m.). To register, e-mail [email protected] or call610-660-1690.

UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMSDiscover SJU Days, Mon.-Fri. (10 a.m. and 1 p.m.).Ask a Counselor Session, Mon.-Fri. (9 a.m.-5 p.m.).Contact: 888-BE-A-HAWK or www.sju.edu/visit.Online: www.sju.edu/admissions.

UNIVERSITY COLLEGE

Open Houses for prospective adult continuing educationstudents, Barbelin Hall, room 117 (noon-6:30 p.m.):Tue., July 14; Wed., July 15; Tue., Aug. 11; Wed., Aug. 12; Thu., Aug. 13.

Contact: 877-NITE-SJU or [email protected].

Online: www.sju.edu/academics/uc/resources/openhouse.html.

ALUMNI

Law Alumni Chapter Gem Award, Wed., May 6, Erivan K. Haub Executive Center, McShain Hall (6 p.m.).Contact: Jessica Dustman at [email protected].

23rd Annual M.B.A. Student Association and Alumninetworking event, Thu., May 14, Mandeville Hall(6 p.m.). Contact: 610-660-1690 or [email protected].

Class of 1959 50 Year Reunion , Thu., May 14-Sat., May 16,campus. Contact: 610-660-3467 or [email protected].

Hogan and Ignatius Awards, Sun., June 28, Drexelbrook,Drexel Hill, Pa., Recipients: Hogan, Ed Trainer ’63;Ignatius, brothers David ’93 and Anthony “T.J.”Voell ’93.

Jack Gallagher ‘63 Memorial Alumni Golf Outing, Mon., July 20.

President’s Cup Invitational, Mon., Sept. 28, Applebrook Golf Club, Malvern, Pa.

Family Weekend, Fri., Oct. 2-Sun., Oct. 4.

Contact: 610-660-3201 or [email protected].

Online: www.sju.edu/alumni.

ATHLETICS

3rd Annual Independence Dragon Boat Regatta, Sat., June 6, Schuylkill River. The SJU Hawks DragonBoat Team (faculty, staff, alumni, students, family andfriends) will compete.

Jameer Nelson ’04, acknowledged as the

greatest player in Saint Joseph’s basketball

history, has made a substantial commitment

to support the ongoing expansion and

renovation of Alumni Memorial Fieldhouse.

Nelson is a guard for the NBA’s Orlando Magic

and was named in February as an NBA All-Star

reserve for the East Team, a first for any

former Saint Joseph’s player.

A star of the 2003-04 Hawks’ team that

completed a perfect regular season and was

ranked No. 1 in the country, Nelson joined Orlando

as a first-round draft pick in June 2004. The fifth-

year point guard has led the Magic to consecutive NBA

playoff berths and won the John R. Wooden Award as

the nation’s top collegian while a Saint Joseph’s senior.

“I wanted to be a leader and I wanted to be a role

model,” Nelson said. “Saint Joseph’s made those dreams

come true. I wouldn't trade my four years at St. Joe’s for

anything, and I hope this gift helps others have the same

kind of experience.”

The expansion and renovation project is scheduled for

completion prior to the 2009-10 season. It includes the

Michael J. Hagan ’85 Arena and a 20,000-square-foot

basketball center, where Nelson’s gift will name the new

men’s basketball locker room. Overall, the University has

raised $118 million toward the $150 million goal of its

“With Faith and Strength to Dare” comprehensive campaign.

“Jameer Nelson’s name is synonymous with Saint Joseph’s

University,” said University President Timothy R. Lannon,

S.J. “That Jameer has joined the major donors supporting

this project comes as no surprise to anyone who

knew him as a student-athlete. He is a natural leader,

then and now.”

Nelson finished his Saint Joseph’s career as the school’s

all-time leader in points and assists. The Chester, Pa.,

native led the Hawks to three NCAA tournaments and an

NIT berth. His No. 14 was retired immediately following

the 2003-04 season, in which he captured every major

Player of the Year award.

Added Coach Phil Martelli: “Jameer has always made

the right moves on and off the court. He continues to be

a great example of the values instilled by his parents.

I’m prouder of Jameer the man than Jameer the NBA

player. Through this extraordinary gift, his name will live

forever on Hawk Hill.”

HAWK LEGEND, NBA ALL-STAR SUPPORTSFIELDHOUSE PROJECT

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Photo: Greg Carroccio ’02

FIELDHOUSE CONSTRUCTION

Work continued through the spring on the Michael J. Hagan ’85 Arena and the adjacent basketball center (pictured here

under construction at the time the magazine went to press).

(Front row, from left) Neil Pirozzi ’11 and Meaghan Sprout ’10;

(center) Christopher Counihan, Ph.D. ’92 (blue shirt), Briana Kraus ’10,

Joaquin Batella ’09, Chelsea Sproul ’10 and Titilayo Obiri ’10;

(top) Carlos Martin ’10 and Vincent McFadden ’09.

STUDENTS TAKE PART IN SIMULATED EU DEBATE

While most of the United States was consumed with the 2008 presidential election last fall,

eight Saint Joseph’s students enrolled in an upper-level political science course were

focused on Ireland.

For their course, Model European Union, the students mastered the dynamics of modern

Irish politics and became experts on global warming and its impact on the island nation.

In November, at the height of U.S. election frenzy, they assumed the personas of real

Irish political figures assigned to them as part of the class, and represented them at

the Mid-Atlantic European Union Simulation Consortium in Washington, D.C. There

they debated other college students portraying political officials from the 25

other EU nations. The discussion focused on land use, energy alternatives and

sustainable agriculture, and was aimed at mitigating the effects of global

warming and its impact on the environment.

“The students became adept at the issues surrounding global warming

policies in the EU,” said Christopher Counihan, Ph.D. ’92 (B.A.), adjunct professor

of political science. “But what is singular about this course is that, at the simulation

in Washington, they had the opportunity to put all of this theoretical knowledge

into practice.”

Senior political science major Vincent McFadden (Drexel Hill, Pa.) found the

course challenging but rewarding. “At the beginning of the semester, I had little

knowledge of the problems associated with global warming, both in the EU and the

rest of the world. I had to do a great deal of research so that I would be an effective

debater in Washington, but it was worth the extra effort.”

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BusinessWeek included Saint Joseph’s Erivan K. Haub School of Business(HSB) in its list of the country’s top undergraduate business programs. One

of only three Philadelphia schools in the top 60 overall, Saint Joseph’s

ranked 18th in the magazine’s survey of corporate recruiters regarding which

programs turn out the best graduates, and which schools have the most innovative curriculums and

most effective career services.

According to Joseph DiAngelo Jr., Ed.D. ’70 (B.S.), dean of the Haub School, industry-specific

programs and strong corporate relationships give HSB undergraduate students a competitive edge in

the uncertain job market.

“The ranking is an endorsement of the quality of our programs,” he said. “It demonstrates the strength

of our corporate relationships and the confidence recruiters have in the caliber of our graduates.”

BusinessWeek uses nine measures, including surveys of 85,000 senior business majors and nearly600 corporate recruiters, median salaries for graduates and the number of graduates each program

sends to top M.B.A. programs. Academic quality is also rated for each program by combining SAT

scores, student-faculty ratio, class size, percentage of students with internships and the number of

hours students devote to class work.

BusinessWeek’s ranking of “The Best Undergraduate B-Schools” is included in the March 9, 2009, issue.

Expanded content, including the full ranking and methodology, interactive tables and a discussion

forum are available at www.businessweek.com/bschools/undergraduate.

BUSINESSWEEK RANKS SAINT JOSEPH’S AMONG TOP UNDERGRADUATE BUSINESS PROGRAMS

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Last year, 392 homicides were recorded in Philadelphia, yet an alarming 49 percent of them remain

unsolved. Young people who live in crime-infested neighborhoods and witness violence every day are often the

last to report those crimes to police.

Saint Joseph’s Institute for Violence Research and Prevention (IVRP) attributes this problem to a cultural

mind-set known as the “Stop Snitching” phenomenon, which threatens violence to would-be informants.

Armed with a $67,000 grant through the Edward Byrne Memorial State and Local Law Enforcement Assistance

Program, the IVRP has taken to the streets to seek a greater understanding of how youth in medium- to high-

crime neighborhoods in Philadelphia perceive and interact with law enforcement.

“We need to understand and adopt the most effective means of response to this growing epidemic of

violence,” said Maria Kefalas, Ph.D., IVRP director and associate professor of sociology. “To accomplish this, we

must explore new approaches to public safety while opening the lines of communication between vulnerable

youth and those law enforcement officials and policymakers charged with protecting them.”

Last summer, researchers began interviewing young people, ages 14 to 24, in high-crime Philadelphia

neighborhoods. According to Kefalas, the objective is to see youth as a resource for anti-violence initiatives

rather than a cause of the problem.

Kefalas and her team believe that authorities lack the data to evaluate and address the Stop Snitching

phenomenon, and therefore will benefit from the research findings. As part of the project, they also plan to

bring their results to the Philadelphia Police Department, City Hall and community groups in the form of a

summit, to be held sometime next fall.

Online: www.sju.edu/academics/centers/ivrp

RESEARCHERS INVESTIGATE “STOP SNITCHING” PHENOMENON

Last fall, the University’s Board of Trustees unanimously approved the proposed new under-

graduate curriculum, the culmination of a five-year process that sought to consider and define

the nature and the goals of a Jesuit education in the 21st century and design a curriculum that

would reflect them.

In a message to the University community, President Timothy R. Lannon, S.J., praised the

work of the Steering Committee that spearheaded the process, noting that the Board’s vote

“expresses … confidence that the new proposal reflects the University’s mission to provide an

education that is distinguished by intellectual excellence, academic rigor, and is rooted in a faith

that promotes justice. This reflection of our Catholic and Jesuit identity is critical to the Trustees, as

I know it is to each of you.”

The new curriculum requires the completion of 40 courses, 18 of which are from the General

Education Program. Students must complete one course addressing diversity, globalization or

non-Western studies, one ethics-based course and a writing-intensive course.

A required Faith and Reason course will engage students in a more intentional exploration of

the difficult issues concerning reason and religious belief, noted Provost Brice Wachterhauser, Ph.D.

“Jesuit education historically has had a solid foundation in the liberal arts,” said Wachterhauser.

“The strong General Education component of the new curriculum maintains that, while giving

students increased flexibility through the integrative learning courses from the College of Arts

and Sciences and the recommended six free electives.”

A First Year Seminar for all incoming students will provide an introduction to the academic

rigors of college-level learning, and the challenge and excitement of intellectual exploration of

a topic of shared interest. It will also focus on developing students’ research skills and offer

outside-the-classroom cultural and service experiences.

The College Councils and Faculty Senate have been asked to create an Implementation

Committee to devise a blueprint for rolling out the new curriculum, with probable implementation

slated for Fall 2010.

“The new curriculum gives us a real opportunity to bring about significant change in the

architecture of a Saint Joseph’s education,” Wachterhauser said. “It’s been a long process, and

one not without a lot of thought and passion invested in it. The outcome offers the promise of

a rigorous educational experience grounded in Spirit, Intellect and Purpose.”

REVISED UNDERGRADUATE CURRICULUM REFLECTS DIVERSITY, FLEXIBILITY AND JESUIT TRADITION

Kefalas

Photo: Jim M

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WSA new set of online programs

is helping professionals in several

fields boost their marketability and

increase their job security.

SJU Professional offers online certification

for degree-holding adults interested in

adding credentials in their lines of work or learning

relevant skills for new careers. The site debuted

in February with classes in crisis management,

purchasing certification and project management.

“The site is geared toward career enhancers and

career changers,” said Paul DeVito, Ph.D., associate

provost. “The typical user already has a degree, but

is looking to make himself or herself more employable.”

“Students who take advantage of SJU Professional

will encounter a truly virtual classroom experience,”

DeVito added. “Instead of a class run by a computer,

our programs feature a facilitator who will interact

with students.” Class participants will also have the

opportunity to work together online.

The programs will have on-campus teachers and

non-faculty experts act as facilitators. Future classes

in medical coding and pharmaceutical technologies,

for example, will tap into existing partnerships between

the University and authorities in those fields. Drawing

on the expertise of Saint Joseph’s faculty, programs

in sport management and certified financial planning

are also being created.

Online: www.sjuprofessional.com

SJU DEBUTS ONLINE LEARNINGFOR PROFESSIONALS

Virginia Miori, Ph.D., assistant professor of decision and system sciences, is thinking a lot

about milk these days. Through careful study and analysis, she’s boosted milk production

and cut costs at a few micro dairies — groups of seven or eight small farmers who pool their

resources and purchase equipment to produce dairy products — in Nevada. Her secret?

A production-scheduling model she developed to change the way farmers process the milk

we drink. She now plans to install her model at 11 more dairy lines, including four installations

in Ohio and Montana.

In just one month, Miori was able to increase each micro dairy’s milk output by seven

percent, amounting to 3,300 more gallons during that time and almost 240,000 additional

gallons annually. She says these are significant numbers, given the pressures on the industry.

“Dairy farmers across the country are burdened with the cost of producing milk and keeping

up with consumer demand,” she explained. Improvements in equipment technologies and

the redesign of the one-gallon milk jug sold to wholesalers have alleviated some of these

pressures, but she says significant upgrades are still needed.

When Miori examined the micro dairies’ production lines, she realized how a scheduling

model she originally developed for the trucking industry could improve their operating efficiencies.

The lines typically run according to type. “Milk is initially produced in two variations: skim

and whole,” explained Miori. “All varieties of milk can be turned out through adjusting the

ratios of whole and skim released by filling machines.”

She identified lags in the production line as the milk transitioned between cleaning cycles

and packaging, and developed a model where the line runs according to transition, instead

of milk type.

Once her schedule was implemented, dairy farmers saw an 82 percent reduction in

unproductive time and a more than 71 percent decrease in the number of transitions.

Miori holds a bachelor’s degree from Hiram College, two master’s degrees — one from

Case Western Reserve University and another from the University of Pennsylvania — and a

Ph.D. from Drexel University’s LeBow College of Business. She has been awarded five times

for various research endeavors, most recently by Saint Joseph’s last fall. Prior to becoming

a professor, Miori worked as a consultant in transportation, logistics and supply chain.

— Carolyn Steigleman

HAUB SCHOOL OF BUSINESSVIRGINIA MIORI, PH.D. ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF DECISION AND SYSTEM SCIENCES

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Miori

ENERGY COMPANY SUPPORTS BUSINESSEDUCATION AT SJU

Hess Corporation has donated $25,000 to

Saint Joseph’s to support student scholarships and

the Erivan K. Haub School of Business’ annual business

policy competition.

A leading global independent energy company,

Hess Corporation works closely with Saint Joseph’s

Career Development Center to recruit students for

internships and jobs.

“About three years into the relationship,

we became one of its preferred target schools,”

said Matthew Brink, director of the Career Development

Center. He reports that Hess has had success in

hiring Saint Joseph’s graduates for its management

training program.

Marcel White ’07 (M.B.A.), division director of

human resources for Hess’ retail marketing business,

noted, “Saint Joseph’s students benefit from the

effectiveness of the management training program,

which in turn benefits companies like Hess as we

look to build a strong team.”

White sees the business policy competition as

an example of the University’s commitment to pre-

paring students for success in the business world.

“We’re pleased to support Saint Joseph’s business

policy competition and to offer scholarships to

deserving students.”

Saint Joseph’s has established a new graduate

program to respond to growing concerns about ethical

medicine. The master’s program in health care ethics,

housed in the Institute of Catholic Bioethics, is designed

for individuals involved in the health care field in any

capacity and will further the ongoing dialogue about

the role of ethics in medical decision-making. Classes

begin in September.

“This program is one of the few in the country

that combines theoretical and clinical elements with

an emphasis on the clinical dimension,” said Mark C.

Aita, S.J., M.D., director of the program.

The Institute of Catholic Bioethics already has a

constituency of those active in the medical field,

especially in Philadelphia. “I believe there is a real need

and demand in the Philadelphia area for professional

training in health care ethics,” said Peter Clark, S.J.

’75 (B.A.), professor of theology and director of the

Institute. “The Saint Joseph’s Master of Arts in Health

Care Ethics program will address this critical need and

demand in both Catholic and secular hospitals.”

The program will offer courses relevant to issues in

modern health care, including Aging in America, Health

Education in HIV/AIDS, and Social Justice and Bioethics.

NEW MASTER’S PROGRAM ADDRESSES ETHICAL MEDICINE

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AFRICAN PEACEMAKER SPEAKS ON CAMPUS

Sr. Pauline Silver Acayo, a peace officer working in Uganda for Catholic Relief

Services, visited Saint Joseph’s last fall to discuss the conflict between the government

of Uganda and the Lord’s Resistance Army rebel group in Africa.

The Joan B. Kroc Institute for Peace and Justice in San Diego chose Sr. Acayo as

one of the Women Peacemakers of the Year in 2005. She also received a certificate

of recognition in 2006 for her peace-building work from the New York-based Women’s

Commission for Refugee Women and Children.

What’s tall and pink and stands on one leg? A flamingo, of course.

Everyone knows what flamingos are, but not many people, scientists

included, have thought much about the real creatures behind the plastic

lawn ornaments.

“There’s not a lot of empirical research out there on the flamingo,”

said Matthew Anderson, Ph.D., a behavioral psychologist and an assistant

professor of psychology. “No one really knows why, for instance, they stand

on one leg. It’s kind of hard to believe.”

Anderson owes his fascination with flamingos in part to his toddler

daughter, who decided after a trip to the Philadelphia Zoo that flamingos

were her favorite animal. In an effort to

educate them both about the birds,

Anderson did some research and quickly

found that many of his questions had

never been scientifically answered.

Curiosity piqued, Anderson and senior

psychology major Sarah Williams (Audubon,

N.J.), set to work last summer to uncover more about

the unusual tropical birds. They tested several hypotheses

to solve the one-leg flamingo enigma in a project made

possible by the University’s Summer Scholars program,

through which students and faculty collaborate on research.

Anderson and Williams, along with senior psychology

major Edward O’Brien (Cherry Hill, N.J.), had made a

first discovery about flamingos in fall 2007 when they

determined that the birds, while resting, have a personal

preference for curving their necks in one direction over the other. Their

research was recently published in the journal Laterality: Asymmetries ofBody, Brain and Cognition.

Anderson says he enjoys working with SJU students in research settings.

“Fostering intellectual curiosity in the lab (and at the zoo) is one of the

most rewarding aspects of my job,” he said.

Anderson’s academic focus is primarily on animal learning and behavioral

processes, as he and his students continue to add to research on flamingos

and other animals. He has published widely on cognition, memory, and

curiosity in animals and he hopes to gain further insight into general

behavior in many species, including humans. Anderson earned a bachelor’s

degree in psychology at Susquehanna University and master’s and doctoral

degrees in experimental psychology at Kent State.

— Kelly Welsh ’05 (M.A.)

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Saint Joseph’s chapter of Alpha Iota Delta-Alpha Mu, the International

Honor Society for Information Systems and Decision Sciences (DSS), was

named Chapter of the Year in November. In addition, Ruben Mendoza, Ph.D.,

assistant professor of decision and system sciences, was honored as Faculty

Sponsor of the Year.

The Alpha Iota Delta-Alpha Mu chapter at Saint Joseph’s was founded

in 2006 for students pursuing a business degree in DSS and/or business

intelligence. Since its formation, 52 undergraduates, graduate students

and faculty members have been inducted into the society. The chapter operates

with financial support from SMART Business Advisory and Consulting LLC,

an international business advisory, consulting and accounting organization.

“We are a young organization, so it’s nice to receive validation that

what we are doing reflects the spirit and direction the national organization

wants to take,” said Mendoza. “I am very proud of the student officers of

the Alpha Mu chapter for helping me with all activities, and for the energy

and enthusiasm they bring to our collaboration.”

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STUDENTS SEEK TWO-WHEELEDSOLUTION TO ECONOMIC,ENVIRONMENTAL CRISES

Saint Joseph’s students, looking for ways to

avoid the economic and environmental impact of

daily driving, have started a bike co-op program

to encourage the campus community to embrace

the convenient, exercise-friendly, carbon-free

transportation. Tentatively called the SJU Bike

Co-op, the program aims to ultimately build a pool

of bikes that students, faculty and staff can share

when automotive travel isn’t absolutely necessary.

“The addition of the Maguire Campus — 38

new acres — makes Saint Joseph’s a big campus,

and it can be tough to get from one side to

another,” said sophomore Julian Phillips (Plainfield,

N.J.), a psychology and fine arts double major and

one of the founders of the initiative. “Biking

makes it really easy to get around.”

Cycling enthusiasts have collaborated with Get

Ready for Environmental Education Now Conserve

Our Wildlife (G.R.E.E.N. C.O.W.), the campus

environmental protection group, to form the bike

co-op. Sophomore Kyle Konopka (Haddon Heights,

N.J.), president of G.R.E.E.N. C.O.W., said that

an increase in bike usage could do wonders to

reduce the University’s carbon footprint.

“We have so many students living just a few

miles off campus, in West Philadelphia and

Manayunk,” Konopka said. “Imagine the reduction

in emissions we would see if they all biked to

school every day.”

DECISION AND SYSTEM SCIENCES HONOR SOCIETY RECOGNIZED LECTURE SERIES FOCUSES ON DIVERSITY

The Office of Multicultural Life brought a number of speakers to

campus this year as part of its Diversity Lecture Series. Among them

were Lawson Inada, a third-generation Japanese-American poet and

artist; Patricia J. Williams, columnist for The Nation magazine and

professor of Law at Columbia University; and Black Thought, lead singer

of the Philadelphia-based rap music group The Roots.

Phillips ’11, Amy Sands ’11 and Konopka ’11

Williams Black ThoughtInada News Contributors: Kelly Welsh ’05 (M.A.); Patricia Allen; Maureen Catalano ’09;

Kelly Farber ’09; Harriet Goodheart; Joe Lunardi ’82 (B.A.); Jeffrey Martin ’04 (B.A.), ’05 (M.A.);

Rachel Mattos ’10; Carolyn Steigleman; Sarah (Whelehon) Hennessey ’07 (M.A.)

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Catastrophic events like the tropical storms and hurricanes that have

pounded the U.S. Atlantic and Gulf coasts since 2004 have threatened

the country’s energy resources. “Unanticipated disasters like these, whether

from natural occurrences or man-made tragedies like the Exxon

Valdez oil spill or the Three Mile Island accident, create an insurance

nightmare for risk managers,” said Sam Cupp, the University’s executive-in-

residence in risk management and insurance.

The Energy School, a new program at Saint Joseph’s, offered a forum

last fall to aid risk managers in adapting to the challenges of protecting the

nation’s energy companies from shattering losses like the ones Cupp

described. Risk managers from all facets of the energy industry attended

the event, sponsored by Saint Joseph’s Erivan K. Haub School of Business,

The OIL Group of Companies, Energy Insurance Mutual Ltd., and Nuclear

Electric Insurance Ltd.

Speakers included former Pa. Department of Environmental Protection

Secretary Kathleen McGinty ’85 (B.S.) and Marsh & McLennan Companies

President and CEO Brian Duperreault ’69 (B.S.).

HSB HOSTS DIALOGUE ON INSURING NATION’S ENERGY RESOURCES

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SJU CELEBRATES INDIAN FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS

The Hawks of India organized a celebration

for the most important Hindu holiday, Diwali.

This Indian festival of lights signifies the triumph

of good over evil. The extravagant celebration in

October was the largest yet on campus and featured

Indian dancing, music and foods.

SIGMA PI CHAPTER HONORED FOR SERVICE

The North American Interfraternity Conference

recognized the University’s Theta Chi Chapter of

Sigma Pi fraternity for its Altruistic Campus

Experience Project. The project is a national

service effort designed for Sigma Pi chapters to

give back to their host institutions. Saint Joseph’s

chapter developed a week’s worth of service

activities to promote the ideals of the organization:

“to advance truth and justice; to promote

scholarship; to encourage chivalry; to diffuse

culture; to develop character.”

PROFESSOR RECEIVES VON HUMBOLDT GRANT TOWORK IN BERLIN

Vincent McCarthy, Ph.D., professor of

philosophy, served as a senior research

fellow on the philosophy faculty at the

Humboldt University of Berlin last fall with

the support of the Alexander von Humboldt

Foundation of Bonn, Germany. At the same

time, he also held the position of senior

research fellow at the Kierkegaard Research

Center of the University of Cøpenhagen.

McCarthy, a former dean and provost,

has published widely on the father of

Existentialism, Danish philosopher Søren

Kierkegaard and recently finished a book, Kierkegaard as Psychologist.McCarthy’s previous book, The Phenomenology of Moods in Kierkegaard,was written in the late ’70s when he was also a von Humboldt fellow in

philosophy and theology at the University of Tübingen in Germany.

McCarthy

Photo: Jam

es Garrity ‘10

Cary Anderson, Ed.D., vice president for student life (left of award), accepted the award

from John Williams Jr., Esq., Sigma Pi regional director (right of award).

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The entire Saint Joseph’s community took part in the Words of

Inspiration Campaign to cheer and inspire wounded U.S. troops and their

support staff during the holiday season.

Hundreds of quotations, maxims and poems, together with short

descriptions or explanations, were collected and handwritten by volunteers,

ensuring a personal touch. The completed Words of Inspiration were delivered

to service members recovering from injuries at the Landstuhl Regional

Medical Center in Germany and combat support hospitals in Afghanistan.

For the third time in four years, a group of

students and alumni traveled to the Gulf Coast

in January to boost recovery efforts in the areas

most affected by Hurricane Katrina.

Sixteen students and two alumni made the

journey in what has become a multi-year rebuilding

venture. They visited St. Gabriel the Archangel

Parish in New Orleans, where they served on the

first service trip in 2006, and worked in Bayou La

Batre with the Bayou Recovery Project. The

participants cleaned debris and helped with

construction at six sites in the two cities.

“This trip is so important to us, because no

matter how much time passes, so many areas in

the Gulf Coast look like Katrina happened 10

days ago,” said Jenna Ciancia (Pennsville, N.J.), a

senior education major and trip leader. “A lot of

progress has been made in Bayou La Batre in the

past year, but we toured some areas in New

Orleans that have a long way to go, and we

wanted to help in any way that we could.”

STUDENTS AND ALUMNI CONTINUE TOHELP IN KATRINA RECOVERY

CAMPUS OFFERS WORDS OF INSPIRATION TO WOUNDED TROOPS

SJU NAMED TO PRESIDENT’S HONOR ROLL FOR SERVICE

For the third straight year, Saint Joseph’s University has been named

a member of the President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor

Roll by the Corporation for National and Community Service. Placement

on the list is the highest honor a school can achieve for its commitment

to service-learning and civic engagement.

“The community at Saint Joseph’s is deeply committed to service,”

said Tom Sheibley, director of campus ministry. “From weekly community

outreach down the street to yearly immersion programs across the

country, our students, faculty and staff connect with the Jesuit mission

in a unique way. Our inclusion on this honor roll reflects the intense

passion that everyone in the University community has for service.”

The University has been recognized in each of the three years that

the honor roll has been announced. Student participation in service

activities, the availability of service-learning courses, and the scope and

innovation of service projects were all considered when selecting

schools for the list.

The honor roll is also sponsored by the U.S. Department of

Education, the Department of Housing and Urban Development, the

USA Freedom Corps and the President’s Council on Service and Civic

Population. More information and a full list of schools that were named

are available at www.nationalservice.gov/honorroll.

The Corporation for National and Community Service is a federal

agency that strives to improve lives, strengthen communities and foster

civic engagement through service and volunteering.

Working together at Bayou La Batre are (clockwise from left): James Duffy ’10, Sarah Hegarty ’10,

Kevin Gainey ’11, a local resident and Jenna Ciancia ’10.

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SPOTLIGHT ON STUDENT-ATHLETE: EDWIN LASHLEY

Dennis Leder, S.J., came a long way to join the

Saint Joseph’s community as the Donald I. MacLean,

S.J., Chair for the spring semester.

A Bergen County, N.J., native, Fr. Leder has spent

the last 20 years in Central America, first living

among Salvadoran refugees in Honduras and currently

serving as director of arts at Rafael Landívar University

in Guatemala City.

Fr. Leder’s most recent exhibition in Guatemala

displayed 16 different works, including paintings and

iron sculptures. While at Saint Joseph’s, Fr. Leder

hopes to collaborate with other artists, especially

those who work in different mediums, such as

dance, theater and music. “I want to open the door

to creativity,” he said.

Art education in the United States and in

Guatemala is very different, according to Fr. Leder.

“The educational format in Central America is very

technical and focused,” he said. “Through the art

program at the university [Rafael Landívar], I am able

to give the students an art experience during college

that they otherwise would never have.”

Fr. Leder is teaching Introduction to Studio Art at

Saint Joseph’s this semester.

JESUIT TRAVELS FROM CENTRAL AMERICA TO HOLD MACLEAN CHAIR

For senior Edwin Lashley, college has been about exploring dual passions.

“Playing basketball at a high level was always a dream of mine,” the

Saint Joseph’s forward and fine and performing arts major said.

But this Hawk is only half athlete; his other half is an aspiring thespian.

“Being a professional actor is my ultimate goal,” he emphasized.

As far back as he can remember, Lashley

has enjoyed putting on a show. He memorized

the Wizard of Oz word-for-word at age three,delighting family and friends in Salisbury, Md.,

with his impressions.

“I have always been asked to imitate

celebrities and people I know,” says Lashley. He

is famous for a spot-on impersonation of

men’s head basketball coach Phil Martelli.

Edwin’s love of performance has only been

rivaled by his hoop dreams, ever since he

learned the sport at age six. Fortunately for

Lashley, on Hawk Hill, he hasn’t had to choose

between his passions. Moreover, he has excelled in both arenas — as a key

member of Martelli’s squad while he squeezed in rehearsals, performances

and a full academic course load.

His debut onstage at Saint Joseph’s came last spring in Chicago, thesame semester the Hawks traveled to the NCAA tournament. Last fall, he

appeared as Prince Escalus, ruler of Verona, in the Cap and Bells production

of Romeo and Juliet.

— Kelly Farber ’09

Fr. Leder with his original work, “Dos Por Tres”

Photo: Andrés Asturias

Lashley ’10 as Prince Escalus in Romeo and Juliet, with fellow thespians

Peter Patane ’10 (balcony) and Reid Smith ’11.

Photo: Dell Burnell

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They cram their stuff into their backpacks, make sure their iPods are charged fortheir long flights or rides, and stock up on bottled water. Hours later, they strolldown Jetways or clamber out of cars and buses, stash their bags where they’restaying and get to work.Clad in their Saint Joseph’s sweatshirts and tees and baseball caps, they rehab

houses and build playgrounds. They toil in hospitals and shelters. They minister to thesick and the underprivileged.As stirring as these efforts are, the truly amazing part happens when they return

to campus and, before getting back into their daily lives, gather to talk about thejourneys they have taken, to reflect on the lessons they have learned, to realize thatwhat they have given is nothing compared to what they have received.College kids’ engagement in service is, while noble, hardly newsworthy. But ask

those kids to spend some time thinking about what they’ve done and sharing thoseinsights with their peers? Now you’re moving from mere do-gooding to somethingmuch more intimate and substantial.“A lot of studies have shown that when people do service, it’s a good thing, but

it doesn’t necessarily cause them to think about what there is to be learned,” saysDaniel R.J. Joyce, S.J. ’88 (B.A.), assistant to the vice president for mission andidentity. “Reflection helps people dig a little deeper, to understand themselves andothers and begin to grasp why certain situations exist and how they can be transformed. Reflection allows for the transformation of the individual doing theservice, as well as of the system, so that the situation can begin to improve.”Such reflection has become a hallmark of the University’s service efforts. It has

proven so effective that other colleges, universities and nonprofits have sought toimport the model — and the men and women who have participated in it.Institutions throughout the region have called on these Saint Joseph’s alumni toshepherd young people in activities that require them not only to assist others butalso to engage in significant, meaningful assessment that places their actions withina larger context of peace and justice.

For some alumni, service means more than a day at the

park ... or the shelter, or the soup kitchen. As undergraduates,

they deepened their experiences of service and social justice

through reflection, and are now pursuing careers where they

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Three years ago, Josh Power ’05 (B.S.)joined the University of Pennsylvania’sRobert A. Fox Leadership Program as associate director for leadership and serviceprojects. He oversees a variety of programs,including a partnership with Big BrothersBig Sisters of Southeastern Pennsylvaniathrough which Penn students are recruitedand trained to serve as mentors to elementaryand middle schoolers in West Philadelphia. It is the largest such campus-based programin the country.Power is also involved with the Fox

Program’s projects in New Orleans. It sends100 undergraduates during spring break tobuild homes for families displaced by HurricaneKatrina and 15 students for 10 weeks duringthe summer to work with nonprofits doingpost-Katrina recovery work. Through a newpost-graduate fellowship program, a handfulof Penn alumni will commit to living in thecity and working with community-servingnonprofits for one to two years.Power’s experience at Saint Joseph’s,

where he participated in Project Appalachiaand the Native American Experience in NewMexico, among others, led him to integratereflection and discussion into the structure ofthe programs he administers at Penn.“Reflection helps you better understand

not only the impact that the experience ishaving on the community you’re workingwith, but also the impact the experience ishaving on you as a volunteer,” he says.“Without spending that time reflecting indeep thought with other students, you’ll beless likely to continue seeking out similarexperiences or staying engaged with thatcommunity. Structured refletion and discussionhelp give students a chance to process whatthey’re feeling.”

Joseph P. Tierney ’83 (B.S.), the FoxLeadership Program’s executive director, saysthat Saint Joseph’s emphasis on reflectionfosters a lifelong interest in service andmade Power the perfect choice to help thenation’s future leaders realize the importanceof helping others.“He really is a poster child for service at

Saint Joseph’s,” Tierney says. “But as greatas Josh is, I don’t think he’s unique to whatSaint Joseph’s produces.”

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A few blocks away, Daniel Dougherty ’93(B.A.) sits in a conference room at DrexelUniversity’s Center for Civic Engagement,which brings together students, faculty, non-profits and neighborhood groups to facilitatecommunity-based experiential learning.Drexel’s emphasis on co-op education hashelped the center make inroads at the university — no small feat for an institutionnot as accustomed to service as Saint Joseph’s.“We get people who tend to be much

more open and even deferential to an officesuch as ours, because they don’t have experi-ence in service-learning or civic engagement,”says Dougherty, director of the Center. “Ifyou have a sociology department or a psychol-ogy department, they’re used to such things,and they can do that on their own.” While Drexel is a decentralized institution,

the Center for Civic Engagement has a university-wide presence, giving Doughertythe opportunity to instill the sense that serviceis a noble calling to be embraced and notsimply a requirement that must be endured.He launched a student leadership program,modeled after Saint Joseph’s Faith-JusticeInstitute, in which a small group of under-

“Structured reflectionand discussion helpgive students achance to processwhat they’re feeling.”Josh Power ’05

Dougherty ’93

Power ’05

graduates serve as liaisons between the university and the community groups itworks with.“SJU confirmed for me that service to

others and seeking a world where inequalityand injustice do not exist were desirablegoals and were supported by the mission ofthe University, the charism of the Society ofJesus and a community of students, facultyand staff,” he says. “I became very active asan undergraduate in community service pro-grams and that set into motion the desire towork with marginalized populations aftergraduation. I often reflected on what itmeant to be a ‘man for others’ and to be afollower of Jesus through my work withhomeless adults after SJU.”Dougherty’s emphasis on reflection signals

a culture change at Drexel, and it is his wayof emphasizing to student volunteers the efficacy of their activities. It helps themrealize they are not alone, but instead arepart of a greater whole that is making a difference in West Philadelphia. While he’sbeen at the center for just a short while, hehas ambitious plans, including the develop-ment of service-learning courses and possiblya formalized academic program centered oncivic engagement.“I’m not going to say that in three months

we’ve changed the world, but I think threeyears from now I’ll have a better idea of it,”Dougherty says.

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After graduating from Saint Joseph’s in1998, Seán Patrick Sanford (B.A.) beganworking at St. Charles Borromeo Parish inSkillman, N.J., where his colleagues jokedthat he had brought Campus Ministry alongwith him. Among the initiatives he launchedwas an immersion program for high schoolersthrough which students who had just completed their freshman year spent a weekworking in Trenton; sophomores went to theRomero Center in Camden, juniors toAppalachia and seniors to Tijuana, Mexico.Sanford spent a decade at St. Charles andthen went on to serve as executive director ofSt. Joseph’s Seminary in Princeton, N.J., ayouth and young adult formation center thatoffers experiences to help individuals discovertheir place in the Christian tradition ofjustice and service. He founded programs toimmerse high schoolers for weeklong serviceexperiences and young adults in summer

“The thing I learned at Saint Joseph’swas this idea of needing to processthe service experience.” Seán Patrick Sanford ’98

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service internships; he also started theCenter for FaithJustice that conducts community service and justice educationprograms, provides resources to churchesand schools, and seeks to “explore the fullness of Christian life” by fostering communities of faith in action.“The thing I learned at Saint Joseph’s was

this idea of needing to process the serviceexperience — to have people talk aboutwhat they saw and experienced,” he says.“It has been said it’s almost better not to doit than to not process it. There are so manyaspects that are missed, or even misunder-stood, if they don’t get a chance to reflect onwhat they just experienced. We talk a lotabout what that calls us to — as people andcommunities of faith — when it’s over. “I have no interest in taking kids

into Trenton to make them feel good aboutdoing 25 hours of service,” he adds. “I wantthem to integrate it into what their life is about.”Sanford’s objective doesn’t work with

everyone, of course, but when it does, itholds powerful resonance. Since her time asa student at Saint Joseph’s, Diana Loiacono’06 (B.S.) has been involved with the Centerfor FaithJustice as a program coordinatorfor its summer youth programs. She hasseen firsthand the extraordinary effectreflection can have. “As participants in these week-long

service experiences, students are challengedto ask the hard questions and confront challenging realities as they engage in actionon behalf of justice,” Loiacono says. “Myhope is that their experiences of faith, community, and social action will lead them to recognize the intrinsic relationshipbetween faith and justice.”

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To witness the power of reflection, tounderstand its potential to influence lives for years to come, look no further thanTimothy Flanagan. After earning a bachelor’sdegree in management in 2003, he seemedwell on his way to the six-figure salary andbig-firm consulting gig he had envisioned as an undergraduate. He started a company, nurtured it for a while, then took some timeoff to travel and do small-business consulting.But in the back of his mind, Flanagan

recalled his senior-year experience withProject Appalachia.

“That just turned my whole worldaround,” he says. “What I realized therewas the Jesuit ethic of men and women forothers. I decided that was it — that’s what Ihad to do: Take whatever skills I hadlearned at St. Joe’s to a community and helpit raise its standard of living.”Flanagan went to Washington, D.C.,

where he had some friends from Saint Joseph’s,and began volunteering with communitydevelopment organizations. After a while,one of his fellow volunteers introduced himto someone with the Washington AreaCommunity Investment Fund, and beforelong, he had come on board as a manager. In that role, Flanagan offers capacity buildingand access to capital to existing and start-upsmall businesses in the greater D.C. area,helping to create jobs and self-employmentopportunities for low and moderate-income individuals. Clients range fromchild-care providers to affordable housingdevelopers to battered women’s shelters.“It turned out to be the exact job I’d been

looking for,” Flanagan says.

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Sipping coffee in a dining hall at theRomero Center, a peace and justice retreatcenter in Camden, N.J., that hosts highschool, college and adult groups for serviceretreats, Megan Allen ’04 (B.S.) and HollyMyers ’05 (B.S.) are discussing the impor-tance of their Saint Joseph’s experience totheir current work. Allen and Myers planand implement the Romero Center’s UrbanChallenge Retreat, which sends participantsto Camden and Philadelphia soup kitchens,homeless shelters and nursing homes duringthe day and returns them in the afternoonand evening to discuss such weighty issues as the existence of poverty. Their primary goal is to integrate service, reflection and education to effect change.“At St. Joe’s, a big part of our service

experience was reflection, which you don’t always get,” Myers says. “A lot ofretreat centers concentrate just on theservice aspect, which is vital, but if you’renot thinking about it and processing it,you’re not recognizing the change in yourself and growing with it. For me, reflection is the service. That’s where I recognize my own spirituality and feel God’sgrace. The reflection and the service areabsolutely intertwined.”

“Saint Joseph’s reallyinstills, above all, thevalue of service to othersand transforming thatinto a career.”Timothy Flanagan ’03

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“The reflection and the service are absolutely intertwined.”Holly Myers ’05

Allen ’04 and Myers ’05

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For Allen, reflection upon service is alsoa necessary part of her faith. At SaintJoseph’s, she says, she felt secure to ask thetough questions that reflection gives riseto. She could challenge her faith and chal-lenge the world and still grow.“I can’t do service without it being

connected to a faith component,” she says.“It doesn’t make sense to me that peopledo service without reflecting and tying itinto the whole person, the whole self, thewhole spirituality piece.”

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“Reflection will always help our people —students, faculty and staff — come toknow themselves and the purpose of theirlives,” Fr. Joyce says. “That will alwayslead to something about spirituality and akind of vision of themselves as it relates to God and their work in the world —their vocation.“SJU has a reputation for reflecting

on service with effect,” he adds, “both for those who now use it to help othersreflect and for those whose reflection leadstheir career.”Kate Byrne ’07 (B.S.) would concur. A

former Service Scholar in the Faith-Justice

Institute, she worked for NETWORK, aCatholic Social Justice Lobby, and didfaith-based outreach in Philadelphia forBarack Obama’s presidential campaign.Today, Byrne works on health care policyand international trade issues for U.S. Rep.Marcy Kaptur of Ohio. Her career path,she says, has been informed by the interac-tions she and her fellow service scholars hadwith faculty members at the intersection ofservice and study.“We had a lot of discussions on various

topics,” she recalls. “That shaped me intothe person that I am, probably more sothan most classes I had.”Flanagan, the Washington community

developer, portrays it as almost inevitable,beginning from the moment the backpackis zipped shut and loaded into the trunk forthat first immersion trip.“Saint Joseph’s really instills, above all, the

value of service to others and transformingthat into a career,” he says. “I don’t thinkthere’s another option if you paid attention.You do end up in service to others.”

Tom Durso is a freelance writer. Inaddition to this article, he also wrote theSr. Mary Scullion feature on pages 18-19.

Like many CEOs, she is lauded as visionary and clever, aperson with startling networking skills, someone who knowswhich people in the room can help her organization — and how.She can sense when to come on strong and when to lay back. Shehas spent two decades growing her enterprise into a nationalmodel of effectiveness. She speaks thoughtfully about strategicinitiatives and exudes confidence and optimism.

But Mary Scullion, R.S.M. ’76 (B.S.), is no ordinary CEO.She’s a Sister of Mercy, for one, and she’s not shy about playingup that fact when it helps her cause. And the organization she

cofounded with Joan Dawson McConnon in 1989 does not makewidgets; it advocates on behalf of the homeless. Sr. Mary straddlestwo worlds, rubbing elbows with the region’s movers and shakersas the president and executive director of Project H.O.M.E., thenministering to the homeless people for whom she has foundaffordable housing and whom she has placed in jobs.

Along the way, Sr. Mary has become the face of housingadvocacy in greater Philadelphia and has helped build a nationalreputation for her organization. Her thoughts and expertise haveappeared in national media outlets for decades. And she has

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Sr. Mary Scullion Leads the Chargefor Philadelphia’s Homeless

Tenacious, funny, smart and strategic, Sr. Mary Scullion seizesevery opportunity in her quest to end homelessness in Philadelphia. By Thomas W. Durso ’91 (B.A.), ’02 (M.B.A.)

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received numerous honorary doctorates and awards for herleadership in the City of Philadelphia.

“She uses partnerships as a means of operating, because we haveall these lofty goals and we can’t achieve them on our own,” saysErin O’Brien ’99 (B.A.), the organization’s volunteer coordinator.“She is a great brainstormer, able to articulate her ideas in waysthat are a stepping-off point to bigger concepts. She’s a terrificcollaborator.”

Sr. Mary believes if people are living on the streets or indoorways, it is not simply their problem, but everyone else’s aswell, perhaps now more than ever. Philadelphia’s homelesspopulation is the highest it has been in 10 years,according to the city’s homeless outreach center.

“Engaging the public in the issue of homelessnessis a very strategic initiative,” she says in a conferenceroom at Project H.O.M.E.’s headquarters onFairmount Avenue. “Homelessness is not a problemin and of itself — it’s more symptomatic of deepersocietal problems. It’s almost prophetic, saying there’ssomething radically wrong here. We have to look at ourstructural economic issues. It’s really important to engagethe public because homelessness affects us all.”

Indeed, the organization’s tagline, “None of us are home untilall of us are home,” comes from an address delivered at SaintJoseph’s University by Pedro Arrupe, S.J., then the superiorgeneral of the Society of Jesus, when Sr. Mary was a student there.

“He said that if a person is hungry anywhere in the world, theEucharist is incomplete everywhere in the world, and that throughthe Eucharist, through our faith, there’s a place for everybody atour table,” she recalls. “That sense of hospitality and unity reallyhelped Project H.O.M.E. That was what motivated and continuesto motivate me and others to be a part of the community of peoplefrom all walks of life who are committed to ending homelessness.”

• • •

Two decades ago, in the cold winter of early 1989, Sr. Maryand McConnon, both veterans of serving the homeless, had seenenough. Joining forces in an effort to respond to the needs of thoseon the streets, they worked with the City of Philadelphia to openthe locker room of the Marian Anderson Recreational Center at17th and Fitzwater as an emergency shelter. Naysayers predictedthat the homeless, many of them veterans, many of them mentallyimpaired or drug-addicted, would refuse help, but a surprisingthing happened: The shelter filled quickly with men and womenwho were seeking a hand.

“Everybody said they wanted a little place of their own and ajob,” Sr. Mary says. “We felt there was an opportunity to focus onsolutions to homelessness as opposed to just responding to theimmediate emergency need. We decided to seek more permanentresolutions and started Project H.O.M.E.”

From those very basic beginnings has grown an organizationthat has helped more than 8,000 people break the cycle ofhomelessness and poverty. Project H.O.M.E. offers nearly 500units of housing and has launched three businesses to provideemployment to formerly homeless persons. It keeps people off thestreets in North Central Philadelphia through the greening of

vacant lots, economic development, home ownership for theworking poor and the Honickman Learning Center TechnologyLabs, which offer comprehensive educational and occupationalprogramming. It runs a small independent school withGermantown Academy and a free health care clinic throughThomas Jefferson University. All of these activities are orientedtoward the tenets that give Project H.O.M.E. its name: housing,opportunities, medical care and education.

“By focusing on those four areas in a more strategic way, wewanted to partner with the people out there to end homelessness in

Philadelphia, and that’s what we still believe is possible,” shesays. “We believe that with the talent, resources,leadership and faith community in Philadelphia, wereally can end homelessness for people on the streets.”

Such optimism and determination are standardfor many if not most advocates, and in many waysSr. Mary is a typical CEO. She answers questionsthoughtfully, often pausing to choose the exact right

words. She maintains a strategic outlook that aims toattack root causes as well as symptoms. She likes to

wander around the office and joke with staff, oftenstopping to filch a piece of chocolate from someone’s candy dish.She is an avid runner whose language can slip toward the salty.

Yes, she is a person of faith, but also one who is fullyimmersed in the world.

“She’s a clever, clever CEO,” marvels Corinne O’Connell ’97(B.A.), Project H.O.M.E.’s volunteer coordinator from 1999 to2002. “Sr. Mary is an amazing visionary, an incredible leader. Shehas the ability to bring all sorts of people to the table to addressthe issues of poverty and homelessness — and has converted somestaunch opponents into some of the strongest supporters.

“Sr. Mary has an incredible ability to connect people,”O’Connell continues. “She knows who’s going to be themessenger, or she’s going to get this person with that person andpoof! What was an idea is now reality.”

• • •

Sr. Mary’s current reality involves very vocal advocacy for qualityeducation. Reaching young people is the surest way to break the cycleof homelessness, she believes, especially now, when the disparitybetween the wealthy and the poor has grown so obscenely wide andthe economy is chasing even the employed out of their homes.

Perhaps the most amazing thing about this driven, down-to-earth, passionate person is her unwavering belief that it can happen.She cites the theologian Jon Sobrino, S.J., who refers to the biblicalstory of the Good Samaritan and points out that while all of usthink we would have stopped to help the beaten man on the road,we must remember that it is not simply one person about whomJesus was talking. All who are suffering worldwide are on that road.What are we going to do, Fr. Sobrino asked, to stop such injustices?

“That story has been told and retold, and it makes me think:We do have power,” Sr. Mary says. “We can act. Even in this economy,I still have a lot of hope. There are still a lot of resources and talentand potential. We can take this a couple of steps forward.”

For more on Project H.O.M.E., visit www.projecthome.org.

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It’s that time of year when all good students ofhigher learning cram their minds with every ounce of material they have learned — or tried to learn — inthe months before final exams. You can still rememberthat feeling, can’t you?

Don’t panic! Consider this just a friendly pop quiz, afun-filled jog down memory lane mixed with questionsto test your knowledge of Hawk Hill and its inhabitants. No bluebooks, pencils or laptops required!

Which alumnus was the subject of the 2006 box office hit Invincible, starring Mark Wahlberg?

Which of the following were NOT situated at the intersection of 54th Street and City Avenue in the 1950s and 1960s?

A. Fishman’s Seafood Restaurant

B. Dake’s Pharmacy

C. Franklin House Bank

D. Rolling Pin Bakery

Which current professor has the longest tenure at Saint Joseph’s?

What campus building is named for the honorary alumnus and St. Joseph’sPreparatory School graduate who builtBarbelin Hall and its signature carillon tower, the highest point in Philadelphia at the time?

Which four SJU alumni are currently playingor coaching in the NBA?

What locale is the farthest destination fromwhich a current undergraduate hails?

A. New Zealand

B. Malaysia

C. Iceland

D. The North Pole

Which is the most popular dinner entree in the Campion cafe?

A. Turkey and Mashed Potatos

B. Quizno’s

C. Lemon Beef with Bananas

D. The Hawk Wrap

What is the claim to fame of Kathy Casey-Kirschling, who earned a master’s degree at Saint Joseph’s in 1989?

Which Saint Joseph’s president served thelongest term?

A. Burchard Villiger, S.J.

B. Donald I. MacLean, S.J.

C. Cornelius Gillespie, S.J.

D. Nicholas S. Rashford, S.J.

Where on campus is the memorial to the 12 members of the Class of 1943A who died in World War II?

Which varsity athletic team has the most victories?

A. Men’s basketball

B. Softball

C. Men’s rowing

D. Field hockey

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Check out www.sju.edu/alumni for upcoming eventsand other ways to stay in touch with Saint Joseph’s.This year, the Class of 1959 celebrates its 50threunion, May 14-16, on campus. Classes ending “4”and “9” can reconnect with classmates and refreshmemories of Hawk Hill during Alumni Reunion onNovember 14.

In what season did SJU have its first and onlyfemale Hawk mascot?

A. 1982-83

B. 2008-09

C. 1997-98

D. 2000-01

What Saint Joseph’s graduate was the most successful in Olympic competition?

Who made the following statement in a 1967 visit to campus? “I believe in changing the heart, but I also believethat even if morality can’t be regulated, behaviorcan. … If vigorously enforced, legislation canchange some habits of men and maybe somewherealong the way, the heart may be changed.”

A. The Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr.

B. Sen. Barry Goldwater

C. Stevie Wonder

D. Former President Richard Nixon

Two faculty members conducted a research project in the early 1970s that had a significant impact on nutrition. What was the subject of their research?

Which Jesuit and former faculty member was called “The Waterfront Priest?”

Which of the following is NOT an intramural sport at Saint Joseph’s?

A. Lacrosse

B. Roller Hockey

C. Capoeira

D. Pickleball

Who is pictured in this painting?

A. St. Ignatius Loyola,founder of the Society of Jesus

B. Felix J. Barbelin, S.J.,founder and first president of Saint Joseph’s College

C. Joseph Greaton, S.J.,first resident pastor of Saint Joseph’s Church

D. Robin Williams, actor and comedian

What profession did University PresidentTimothy R. Lannon, S.J., seriously considerbefore deciding to become a priest?

Which of the following endangered animalsdoes NOT live in the University’s biodiversity lab, managed by Scott McRobert, Ph.D., professor of biology?

A. Vietnamese Leaf Turtle

B. Blue Poison Dart Frog

C. Copperbelly Water Snake

D. Yellow Spotted Amazonian River Turtle

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A young couple desperately wants to buy a house. Though they haven’t savedenough for a down payment, they visit a mortgage broker anyway. They’re hoping to find some way, any way, to cross thethreshold into home ownership.

Surprisingly, the broker obliges, without reservation.

Overjoyed, the couple signs the dottedlines and commits to an adjustable ratemortgage with an unbelievably lowbeginning interest rate. As the brokerexplains, real estate never loses its value.By the time the rate goes up, they cansell their house at a huge profit and payoff the loan with no problem!

By Carolyn Steigleman

McCall

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An exaggeration? Maybe, but this depiction of a potential homeowner and brokerisn’t much of a stretch when considering the current financial crisis. A culture ofconsumption and disregard for ethical considerations became a sort of religion for themarket. Consumers took on more debt than they could afford, and mortgage brokers andinvestment bankers reaped the benefits of what seemed to be an unending flow of moneyexchanged on the market.

Until, of course, the credit ran out, and it was time for someone to pay.John McCall, Ph.D., director of the Pedro Arrupe Center for Business Ethics and

professor of management and philosophy, has examined the financial crisis from anethical perspective. He says it’s human nature to look for someone to blame but believesthere isn’t just one bad guy. “Rather, the culpability lies in a series of moral hazards atevery stage of the crisis,” he says. “From borrower to investment fund manager, peoplereaped benefits while shifting risk onto others.”

Borrower to Broker

In January 2009, RealtyTrac, a California-based foreclosure-listing firm, reported thatmore than 2.3 million homeowners faced foreclosure proceedings last year, an 81 percentincrease from 2007.

“People started using their homes like credit cards to finance a lifestyle of consumption,”explains McCall. In an effort to “keep up with the Joneses,” homebuyers often committedto future monthly payments they couldn’t afford. If they had asked themselves, “Can I affordthis?,” McCall believes that many may have avoided becoming statistics as the nation’sforeclosure rate ballooned.

Broker to Bank

Brokers became accountable in the financial crisis by sometimes preying on homebuyers’ignorance. “Relying on the fact that homebuyers didn’t always understand the terms of theircontracts,” says McCall, “brokers pushed loans which consumers couldn’t afford.”

The brokers could conceal this lack of affordability by using adjustable rate mortgages(ARMs) with low initial interest rates. Al Pastino ’64 (B.S.), managing director of AmperInvestment Banking, a boutique investment bank in New York City, says brokers assuredconsumers they could manage ARMs by refinancing in a few years before the ratesskyrocketed. The brokers had little incentive to worry about loan risks since they werepaid by banks for the number, not the quality, of the mortgages they originated for banks.

“You have to understand that property values were increasingat double-digit rates (up to 30 percent in some areas),” says Pastino,an Arrupe Center Advisory Board member. “Everyone was ridingthis wave, and the brokers didn’t think that three years from now,the house with the $500,000 mortgage was only going to appraisefor $380,000.”

Bank to Investment House

Housing price appreciation started to ramp up in 1999 andincreased rapidly through 2005, according to a recent study by theBrookings Institution, a nonprofit public policy organization basedin Washington, D.C. Interest rates were also very low during thistime and, in turn, real estate was considered a safe investment.

It was very easy to borrow money in this market, especiallysince banks didn’t hold onto the loans they were selling. Banks soldthe loans to Wall Street investment houses, like the now-bankruptLehman Bros. “The banks weren’t exercising due diligence and,instead, routinely accepted risky mortgages,” says McCall. “Theyissued risky loans because they were able to gain a fee for sellingthose mortgages to investment houses.”

Investment House to Investor

“The Wall Street firms then packaged the loans in a way thatmade them appear less risky to investors,” explains McCall. Theproblem was that the people selling these investments didn’tunderstand the financial subtleties of their product.

The legal language of the investment contracts further compli-cated the issue, according to Pastino. “There was a great degree ofignorance here,” he says.

In describing how the series of events unfolded, Pastinoobserves: “It was like this tidal wave of optimism overwhelming the borrowers, lenders and investors. Everyone believed that themortgages, and thus the related investments, would be satisfied bythe ever-increasing value of the properties behind the mortgages. Noone considered the possibility that these loans would have to be paidoff in the traditional way.”

“It’s like the people playing the game had ethical blinders on,” addsMcCall. “These people had little to no ethical training or framework.”

According to McCall, the educational efforts of the ArrupeCenter and its board are designed to thwart ethical mistakes likethose made by business leaders involved in the current financialcrisis. Pastino says that the current situation points to the need formore oversight and stricter government regulation, and that recenthistory has taught us that without this oversight, abuses are notfar behind.

McCall takes it a step further. “If we’re going to get ourselvesout of this mess, we, as consumers, can’t take on more debt,” hesays. “We’ve gotten so used to having things without paying forthem, and it’s going to be hard to get people to bring debt down.”

To begin, McCall suggests Americans start asking themselvestough questions about their consumption habits:

u Can I afford it?

u Do I need it?

u How does this impact what I will be able to do in the future?

u What is my responsibility to my children and the next generation?

u What kind of life do I have when I’m trying to get more money for more stuff?

u What kind of social and environmental message am I sending?

In her role as the chief executive officer of Advanced EnviroSystems, a Philadelphia area-based company specializing in wastereduction and recycling, Judy Ward ’07 (M.B.A.) is acutely aware ofAmericans’ high level of consumption. “Trash is a byproduct ofpeople’s purchasing habits,” she says. “Instead of using less, we areusing more. The more that we continue to buy and use, the morewaste accumulates.”

Ward, also an Arrupe Center Advisory Board member, saysconsumers should strive for sustainability and only purchase whatis needed. “Currently,” Ward explains, “Americans are generatingwaste products faster than nature can break them down and usingup resources faster than they can be replaced.”

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Pastino ’64

Ward ’07

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Old habits die hard, but McCall believes the financial crisishas, at the very least, made Americans aware that ourconsumption behavior needs to change, “lest we face dire social,environmental and financial consequences.”

Pastino, the New York City investment banker, believes thatin order for this cultural shift to take place, the message has tocome from the top levels of government. “We must acknowledgethe behavior that resulted in this situation and make the toughdecisions necessary to correct the situation, to avoid a repeat,” hesays. “This message needs to stay in the forefront.”

Pastino further believes that universities have a critical respon-sibility to graduate adults who will leave school with a sense of ethicsand responsibility. “These values need to be part of the graduates’core values,” he explains. “How you respond to challenging issues

speaks to your value system. These values are critical. They’reshaped early in life, but are refined at the university.”

Frank Trainer ’68 (B.S.), former chief investment officer of fixedincome at Sanford C. Bernstein & Co., agrees. “If students aren’tforced to think through thornier dilemmas before entering industry,they will be largely influenced by the behavior they observe andreluctant to challenge it,” he warns. “If students have thought aboutthese issues and debated them in the classroom, they are more likelyto make decisions which speak to their core values.”

“Real issues,” Trainer says, like the ethical mistakes of thefinancial crisis, “aren’t supposed to be dealt with in hindsight.”

Carolyn Steigleman works with the Haub School of Businessand is enrolled in Saint Joseph’s master’s in writing studies program.

At Saint Joseph’s, the Arrupe Center isgiving students the conceptual tools torecognize moral hazards, analyze them andavoid ethical pitfalls.

It is with this ideal that Frank Trainer ’68(B.S.) provided the initial funding for theArrupe Center in 2005. He is committed to aneducational approach that features ethicsacross the curriculum, to help equip studentswith the tools to make tough ethical decisions.The Center is working to ensure that everycourse offered at Saint Joseph’s includes anethical component.

It also subsidizes a six-week summerprogram for faculty to present their ideas forintroducing ethics into their classes. Facultyare also encouraged to apply for researchfunding and professional development supportin this area.

“I believe that it isn’t as effective to teachethics as a standalone course,” says Trainer,“as compared to integrating it into the cur-riculum of each course.”

As a supplement to learning about ethicsin the classroom, the Center routinely invitesindustry executives to speak candidly withbusiness students about some of the ethicalsituations they encounter in their jobs.

They recently heard from Eric Floyd, Ph.D.’00 (M.B.A.), vice president of medical affairs atCephalon, Inc. Recognized by Pharmaceutical

Executive Magazine in June 2008 in its “45under 45” feature, Floyd attributes much of hisprofessional success to working under amentor who taught him how to ethicallynavigate the industry. Seeking to do the samefor others, he makes it a priority to speak withstudents about his experiences in the pharma-ceutical industry — even his mistakes.

“I think it’s important for students tolearn passively,” offers Floyd, an ArrupeCenter Advisory Board member. “If I made amistake and fell in a hole, it’s invaluable forthem to hear about it. I’ve learned and grownfrom my mistakes, and when I’m speakingwith students, I tell them about the holes I’vefallen into so that they can avoid them.”

The Center’s ethics paper competition,offered each semester, is another opportunityfor students to develop their ethical framework.Winners receive financial awards for theirpapers, which integrate issues of ethics andsocial responsibility.

At the graduate level, Net Impact, aninternational network of more than 10,000M.B.A. students and business leaders workingto use business for social good, is very activeon campus. Recently, Steve Alvater ’08(M.B.A.) was awarded third place in a nationalbusiness ethics competition for his businessmodel to minimize the danger posed bynuclear weapons and terrorists.

Pedro Arrupe Center Advances Ethical Leadership

Trainer ’68

Floyd ’00

SJU HONORS VON ESCHENBACH ’63 WITH SHIELD OF LOYOLA

Andrew C. von Eschenbach, M.D. ’63 (B.S.), former commissioner of the U.S.

Food and Drug Administration (FDA), was recognized with the Saint Joseph’s

University Alumni Association’s most prestigious honor, the Shield of Loyola

Award, on November 7 at the Park Hyatt at the Bellevue in Philadelphia.

The Shield of Loyola Award is given annually to a Saint Joseph’s graduate with

distinguished accomplishments in his or her chosen field as well as demonstrated

loyalty to the alma mater and whose life reflects the values of St. Ignatius Loyola.

“Dr. von Eschenbach embodies the Jesuit ideal of serving as a man for

others,” said University President Timothy R. Lannon, S.J. “As FDA commissioner,

we know that he was guided in the fulfillment of that important duty by the core

values and principles he learned as a student here at Saint Joseph’s.”

As the 20th Commissioner of the FDA, Dr. von Eschenbach led the nation’s

premier consumer protection and health agency, which regulates products

that account for more than 20 percent of consumer spending. A nationally

recognized urologic surgeon and oncologist, he previously served as director of

the National Cancer Institute. In 2006, Time magazine named him one of the100 most influential people to shape the world.

“The Shield of Loyola Award is a reminder of the great privilege of my Jesuit

education,” Dr. von Eschenbach said. “During my career, I have been continuously

aware that any accomplishments were built on the foundations established at

St. Joe’s.”

ADVA N C I N G

Dear Fellow Hawks,

We find ourselves in the midst of extra-ordinarily trying times for private collegesand universities throughout the nation. Theworldwide economic crisis has many hopingfor the best but preparing for the worst. SaintJoseph’s is no exception. And yet all of usassociated with this great University are committed to not only preserve, but also tostrengthen those things that make Saint

Joseph’s unique — we continue to embrace the Catholic,Jesuit values that have made us what and who we are. Saint Joseph’s continues to help deserving students afford

an education on Hawk Hill. That commitment extends notonly to incoming students, but also to those whose collegecareers began before our current economic situation becamea stark reality. During the closing days of the fall semester, Fr.Lannon and the University’s leaders moved swiftly to provideadditional funding for students whose personal financial sit-uations may have been adversely impacted by the economicdownturn. This reallocation of funds, accompanied by theUniversity’s continued commitment to retention, has ensuredthat student retention rates going into the spring semesterremained on par with those posted last year.We have been blessed by the continued philanthropic

loyalty exhibited by our alumni, parents and friends. TheSaint Joseph’s Fund helps open doors to countless opportunitiesfor students and provides invaluable operational supportnecessary to keep our campus running. As the University’sacademic year comes to a close, I ask you to join me in supporting the Saint Joseph’s Fund, if you have not alreadydone so. I understand the challenges many of you face, butyour participation plays a pivotal role in our success.During these difficult times, serving our students remains

at the forefront of everything we do. Numerous career-centered networking events provide tremendous forums foralumni to engage and help current students. In addition tothese outlets, The Hawk Career Network powered byLinkedIn, which currently boasts upwards of 1,500 members,and MySJU for Alumni continue to grow, offering ways for Hawks around the country and around the world to connect online.As an alumnus, I am grateful to Fr. Lannon, the Board of

Trustees and the rest of the University’s leadership for theirforethought and planning. I am equally grateful to thosealumni and friends who continue to support our alma materthrough philanthropy and volunteerism. With this combinedeffort, I am confident that Saint Joseph’s will confront theseuncertain economic times and emerge stronger and better forhaving done so.

Your loyal Hawk,

Dennis P. Sheehan, Esq. ’85 (B.S.)PresidentSaint Joseph’s University Alumni Association

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Fr. Lannon, von Eschenbach ’63, Dennis Sheehan, Esq. ’85, and Quentin Giorgio, M.D. ’73

PLEASE JOIN US AS THE SAINT JOSEPH’S UNIVERSITY

ALUMNI ASSOCIATION PRESENTS

The Reverend Joseph S. Hogan, S.J. AwardEDWARD J. TRAINER ’63

&The Ignatius Award

DAVID A. VOELL ’93 AND ANTHONY S. (T.J.) VOELL ’93

Sunday, June 28, 2009Drexelbrook

Drexel Hill, PA

For more information, e-mail [email protected].

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At Saint Joseph’s University, school spirit extends beyond students and

alumni to include another group eager to get involved — parents.

In response to growing interest, the Loyola Society was established in 2005

as a way for the University to fully benefit from the experience, support and

wisdom that parents have to offer.

At the forefront of this organization is the Loyola Society Executive

Council (LSEC), a group of approximately 90 couples — including nine new

members this academic year. Members of the LSEC participate in all levels

of the SJU experience, representing the University by hosting receptions for

incoming students and parents and recruitment events for students

considering an education at Saint Joseph’s. They also offer a valuable resource

in the form of networking opportunities for students entering the workforce.

Since the inception of the society, parent giving has tripled.

Leading this endeavor are Mike and Donna Noone, now concluding

their second term as chairs of the LSEC. In this role, they are responsible for

organizing meetings of the Loyola Society, recruiting new members and

serving as ambassadors for the University. They have also given tirelessly of

their time and resources by attending campus events as well as organizing

and hosting events of their own. In addition, their generous philanthropy

has inspired many other parents to take an active role in supporting the

University’s ongoing mission.

The experience of their son, Michael, a senior, inspired the Noones to

become actively involved in the Saint Joseph’s community. “We’ve seen his

growth as a person and a student as an indicator of the greatness that Saint

Joseph’s brings to the student body,” said Mike. “It instills the value of a

good education and the importance of Jesuit ideals within that education.”

They also emphasize the distinct atmosphere found at Saint Joseph’s.

“There is a warmth and sense of community that you just don’t find at

other schools,” said Donna.

The Noones displayed this sense of community by hosting a dinner at

their home for incoming freshmen and their parents last summer.

“It allowed the students to network with one another and really gave them

an early footing at the University,” explained Mike. “It also let the incoming

parents know that there is truly a feeling of camaraderie at Saint Joseph’s.”

Saint Joseph’s acquisition of the James J. Maguire ’58 campus last year

makes this a particularly exciting time to become involved. “The great

vision of Fr. Lannon has brought the University to another level,” said Mike.

“There is a momentum and upward mobility that will continue for decades,

making this a very prominent University.”

For parents who want to become a part of this legacy, the Noones

encourage them to consider the Loyola Society. “Certainly come to a meeting

and see what it’s all about,” said Mike. “Educate yourself on the attributes

of the University and see if something triggers your interest.”

For more information on the Loyola Society, contact Vincent Mazzio ’92

(B.S.), director of Parents Programs, at 610-660-3466 or [email protected].

SJU HONORS MARYANNE AND JOHN R. POST ’60 FOR SUPPORT OF LEARNING COMMONS

University President Timothy R. Lannon, S.J., honored Maryanne and John R. Post ’60 duringan intimate dinner at Regis Hall for their generous $7.5 million gift to the University. The giftis the centerpiece of what will ultimately be known as the John R. Post ’60 Academic Center.

JOHN A. BENNETT, M.D. ’77, HOSTS WINE TASTING FOR MAGIS SOCIETY

The members of Saint Joseph’s University’s Magis Society were joined by University President Timothy R. Lannon, S.J., for an exclusive wine tasting at the home of John A. Bennett, M.D. ’71, and wife Nance DiRocco.

PARENTS MAKE A DIFFERENCE THROUGH LOYOLA SOCIETY

Donna and Mike Noone are concluding

their second term as chairs of the

Loyola Society Executive Council.

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LAW ALUMNI HONOR HAZEL ’64 ANDMAHONEY ’76

The Saint Joseph’s University Law Alumni

Chapter presented Patricia (McElwee) Mahoney ’76

(B.S.) and the Hon. Frank T. Hazel ’64 (A.B.)

with the Sheehan and McClanaghan Awards,

respectively, at its annual awards dinner in

November. Mahoney, former Alumni Association

president, received the Brother Bartholomew A.

Sheehan, S.J. ’27, Award in appreciation for her

steadfast loyalty and dedication to Saint Joseph’s

University. Judge Hazel, who has served on the

Court of Common Pleas in Delaware County since

1981, was presented with the Hon. Francis X.

McClanaghan ’27 Award in honor of his

accomplishments in the field of law, as well as the

pride and distinction he has brought to Saint

Joseph’s throughout his distinguished career.

See photos from this event:

www.sju.edu/alumni/photogalleries

SJU EXPANDS PRESENCE ON THE WEST COAST

In an effort to reconnect with alumni on the

West Coast, Saint Joseph’s hosted a pair of

events in Southern California, including a special

reception in November attended by University

President Timothy R. Lannon, S.J., at the Sony

Pictures Entertainment Lot and a second in March at

The Jonathan Club in Santa Monica. Saint Joseph’s

has nearly 500 alumni residing in and around Los

Angeles. The visits drew overwhelmingly positive

responses from alumni excited about remaining

connected with their alma mater.

See photos from these events:

www.sju.edu/alumni/photogalleries

NEW YORK COUNCIL HOSTSCOCKTAIL RECEPTION

Saint Joseph’s University’s New York Council hosted a

cocktail reception in October at the Le Parker Meridien

in Manhattan. Among those in attendance were (from

left) Brooke Jackson, SJU associate director of Major

Gifts; John Hart ’83, co-chair; Deborah Coughlin ’75;

and Kenneth Dutcher ’79, co-chair.

REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTIONALUMNI CONNECT AT LUNCHEON

More than 100 members of SJU’s Real Estate

and Construction Alumni Chapter gathered at the

Union League of Philadelphia in December for the

group’s annual Christmas luncheon. Alumni from a

wide range of class years attended and enjoyed the

networking opportunity.

ALUMNI SKATE AT NEW YORK’S BRYANT PARK

New York-area alumni took to the ice for an

afternoon of skating in January at The Pond at

Bryant Park. Among those in attendance were

(back row from left) Jon Evoy ’01, Nancy Cook ’06,

JT Newberry, Julie Walsh ’06, Caroline Bubnis ’01,

Natalie Bubnis, Dillon Collins ’02, ’04; (front row)

Emily Czerniakowski ’07, ’08, Matt Giles ’06 and

Courtney Wessling ’06.

EXECUTIVE LECTURERS SHARE EXPERTISE WITH STUDENTS, FACULTY

A trio of notable alumni lent their expertise as lecturers in graduate and

undergraduate courses during the spring semester, including Michael J.

Hagan ’85 (B.S.), non-executive chairman of NutriSystem, David Brennan ’67

(B.S.), president of Brennan Financial Services, and Nicholas C. Nicolaides,

Ph.D. ’87 (B.S.), president and chief executive officer of Morphotek, Inc.

Hagan, Forbes magazine’s Entrepreneur of the Year in 2006 after

NutriSystem earned the No. 1 ranking on its list of “America’s Best 200 Small

Companies,” served as an executive lecturer in the EMBA program. He is the

lead benefactor for the current expansion and renovation of the Fieldhouse.

Brennan, a successful financial advisor who attracts hundreds of thousands

of followers to his popular North Texas financial programs and seminars,

shared his experience and advice for creating an effective family financial plan

with students in several classes within the Haub School. In addition, the

University College graduate and Erivan K. Haub School of Business Hall of Famer

hosted a signing for his new book Wishing Won’t Do It: Financial Planning Will.Renowned for his experience in research and development, Nicolaides

spoke in several biology classes, hosted an open lecture and also conversed

with biology faculty and staff as part of the Executive in Residence for the

College of Arts and Sciences. A trained molecular geneticist, he has authored

more than 50 papers on the molecular and genetic basis of cancer and respi-

ratory disease. Morphotek is a biopharmaceutical company that specializes in

the development of protein and antibody products through proprietary gene

evolution technology.

Hagan ’85

Brennan ’67

Nicolaides ’87

David ’85 and Jean Bishop, Fr. Lannon

Hazel ’64 Mahoney ’76

ALUMNI APPALACHIA PROVIDES GRADUATES A CHANCE TO GIVE BACK

In 1997, four Saint Joseph’s staff members — seeking to put the

Ignatian ideal of service to others into action — proposed a week-long

immersion trip, during which faculty, staff and students would pair up

with Habitat for Humanity to build and repair low-income housing in

the Appalachian region of eastern Kentucky. Now, more than a decade

later, the Appalachian Experience has developed into the University’s single-

largest community service initiative with more than 300 students

participating annually.

As the scope of the project evolved over the years, it spawned a group

of alumni volunteers, many of whom participated as undergraduates. Now

known as Alumni Appalachia, the program works in conjunction with

Campus Ministry to identify a site location for a summer trip and, like

Project Appalachia, hosts fundraising activities to cover travel, housing and

building supplies for the project.

At the forefront of the organization is Tony Moral ’03 (B.A.), who, along

with Stephen Klarich ’03 (B.A.), has led the trip for the past several years.

Moral was one of 13 alumni who helped launch the first trip in 2005. The

Appalachian Experience appealed to Moral as an opportunity to engage in

community service that was truly hands-on — and it didn’t disappoint.

“I’ve gotten many different work experiences — from hammering

down roofing and putting up drywall, to the most recent experience of

digging a trench and installing a sewer line from a house to the main

sewage infrastructure,” said Moral. He describes the work as rough but

satisfying.“It was rewarding to know that our work would allow the

family to have a working sewer line, something that I take for granted in my

own house.”

Klarich, who also originally volunteered as an undergraduate for Project

Appalachia, is grateful for the opportunity that Alumni Appalachia offers

him. “I was first involved with Project Appalachia during my sophomore

year, but was unable to take part again until after I graduated because of

my responsibilities as The Hawk mascot,” explained Klarich. “I began

participating after graduation because I saw it as a way to stay connected

to the University.”

Aside from allowing him to maintain his bond with the University,

Alumni Appalachia has also introduced Klarich to many new experiences,

challenges and friendships. “The most rewarding

thing about Project Appalachia is the people

you meet and the lives you impact,” he

said. “The pure gratitude of the people

that you help on this trip is unlike any-

thing I have ever experienced before.”

Moral agrees. “Getting to spend time with the people in the community and

seeing a different walk of life than you see in Philadelphia is really interesting to

me,” he said. “The friendships that I’ve forged in Kentucky have been lasting.”

In 2008, the crew traveled to Kentucky to lay the foundation for a new

home. “This was the first foundation the Habitat leaders had worked on,

so it was a learning experience for everyone involved,” explained Klarich.

“We were able to make unbelievable progress for a bunch of unskilled

laborers,” he marveled. “We did everything from mixing cement to laying

cinder blocks.”

Mark Gilland ’03 (B.A.) shares Klarich’s pride in what they were able to

achieve. “In a short week, we saw how a group working together can turn

blocks and cement into an opportunity for a family that may have suffered

from a natural disaster or economic hardship to start fresh,” he noted.

“I recommend it to anyone who wants to use their summer vacation to

make a difference in someone else’s life.”

For those who are considering joining the Alumni Appalachia program,

Klarich echoes Gilland’s words of encouragement: “Get involved! Outside of

the one week of service, it is a low time commitment throughout the year. It

truly is a great experience and a great way to continue to be a man or

woman for others.”

The 2009 Alumni Appalachia trip will take place from Sunday, July 12to Friday, July 17. Volunteers are always welcome to join the team. For more information, visit www.sju.edu/alumni/appalachia or to getinvolved, contact [email protected] or call 888-SJU-ALUM.

Members of the 2008 Alumni Appalachia team included (back row, from left) Archie Dotson

(Habitat for Humanity), Mark Gilland ’03, Steve Klarich ’03, Ann Pelicata ’07, Ronnie McDonald

(Habitat for Humanity); (front row, from left) Erin Taylor ’03 and Amy Carnright ’01.

Klarich ’03 and

Ann Pelicata ’07

1951Leo G. Connors (B.S.) was elected to his second one-year term as board chair of Sacred Heart HealthcareSystem.

1953Edwin M. McKeon (B.S.) celebrated the 50th anniver-sary of Construction Equipment Guide, the nationalconstruction newspaper he founded. It is circulated inall 50 states in four regional editions to 110,000subscribers.

1957Thomas Seidel, Ph.D. (B.S.), a strategic technologistwith expertise in semiconductor processes, deliveredthe second installment of the McGroddy Frontiers inScience Seminar Series at SJU last October. His talk,“Atomic Layer Deposition, an Enabler forNanotechnology,” included a description of the rapidlygrowing research infrastructure in the nanotechnologyfield. Seidel recently retired after 50 years of service inthe solid state microelectronic industry.

1960Walter Johnson (B.A.) and J. Albert Schulz (B.S.)wrote a musical comedy titled “The Hourglass Café,”which was first performed as a staged reading inOctober at Cumberland County College in Vineland,N.J., where Johnson teaches. Johnson wrote the bookand lyrics and directed the show, while Schulzcomposed the music and served as musical director. Asa result of the reading’s success, their play will beproduced as a full-scale production at LancasterCatholic High School this year.

1964Jose del Carmen Paulino (B.S.),former trustee of the New York CityBoard of Education, was elected tothe board of directors of the GreaterHudson Valley Health Center ofOrange County, New York. He wasalso assigned as a contributor toDiario Libre News of Santo Domingo,Dominican Republic, and serves on

the executive committee of the Bronx HIV Care Network,providing guidance to the governmental HIV planningprocess. Paulino is retired from Sanofi-AventisPharmaceuticals and directs Paulino & Associates, aninternational pharmaceutical consulting firm.

1966Joseph C. Gallagher, D.O. (B.S.), orthopedic surgeonand president of the Gallagher Medical Institute in BalaCynwyd, Pa., received the Thomas Ebner LeadershipAward, the most prestigious honor given by theAmerican Association of Physician Specialists (AAPS).He also serves as governor of the APPS AmericanAcademy of Specialists in Orthopedic Surgery.

1967David Brennan (B.S.), president of Brennan FinancialServices, published Wishing Won’t Do It: FinancialPlanning Will (Brown Books Publishing Group, 2008),which outlines a method for effective family financialplanning. SJU’s Drexel Library hosted a book signing byBrennan in January.

1970The Hon. Charles J. Cunningham (B.A.), a CommonPleas Court judge, was reappointed to the PennsylvaniaJudicial Conduct Board by Pa. Gov. Edward Rendell,who said that Cunningham “brings an unabatingreverence for Pennsylvania’s judiciary.”

Joseph A. DiAngelo Jr., Ed.D. (B.S.), dean of theErivan K. Haub School of Business at SJU, was awardedthe Thomas More High School’s Father FrancisMcDermott Award for his achievements in education.DiAngelo is a graduate and former faculty member atthe Philadelphia high school. He was also elected to theboard of trustees of Mercy Vocational High School, theonly Catholic vocational school in the Archdiocese inPhiladelphia.

David Seamon (B.S.) was presented with a service awardupon retiring after 31 years with the American Red Cross.

1971John D. “Jack” Zook (B.S.) waselected as the 66th president of theUnion League of Philadelphia. He ismanaging director at Zook DinonPA, certified public accountants, anda tenured faculty member at La SalleUniversity. He and wife Iris havetwo daughters and reside inMoorestown, N.J.

1972Maj. Gen. Charles J. Dunlap Jr.(B.A.), of the U.S. Air Force, has arti-cles forthcoming in the StanfordUniversity, University of Nebraskaand University of South Texas lawreviews. He’s pictured (left) in Iraqduring a 2008 summer trip.

Mary A. Kaiser (M.S.) received the2009 Delaware Section AmericanChemical Society Award for“conspicuous scientific achievementand contributions to chemistry.” Sheis a senior research fellow at theDuPont Corporate Center forAnalytical Sciences in Wilmington,Del. Kaiser has published more than50 papers, coauthored one book

and given over 90 technical presentations primarily inthe environmental and analytical chemistry fields. Sheand husband Cecil Dybowski have one daughter, Marta.

Visit www.sju.edu/alumni to send new personal information for Alum Notes. You may also [email protected]. The magazine’s policy is to print as manyAlum Notes in each issue as space and timeliness permit.Submissions may be edited for length and content.

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What is a Bequest Intention?An indication by a donor that he or she hasincluded a gift for Saint Joseph’s University in his orher estate plan is a bequest intention. You can makea gift of enduring significance to the Universitythrough a provision in your will, living trust, IRA,retirement plan, insurance policy or charitableremainder trust.

Plan for SJU’s FutureDuring the With Faith and Strength to Darecampaign, we are planning for the University’sfuture. We would like to hear about your plans, too.

Bequests benefit future generations of students inunimaginable ways. If you intend to include SaintJoseph’s in your estate plans, let us help you toachieve your charitable giving goals.

To plan a bequest to Saint Joseph’s, obtain samplelanguage or notify the University of your existingbequest, please contact us.

For more information, contact:David B. CrawfordDirector of Gift Planning610-660-1968 or [email protected]/plannedgiving

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Constructing a Saint Through ImagesThe 1609 Illustrated Biography of Ignatius of LoyolaIntroductory essay by John W. O’Malley, S.J.

In 1609 Pope Paul V beatified Ignatius of Loyola. To celebrate the event and to promote devotionto Ignatius, the Jesuits in Rome produced a small-format volume of 81 copper-plate engravingsdepicting his life. The engraver was the distinguished Jean-Baptiste Barbé, a Fleming residing inRome, who enlisted his fellow countryman, the young Peter Paul Rubens, to contribute drawingsfor the project. Aside from brief captions identifying the scenes, the book is without text.

2009 is the 400th anniversary of the publication of the Vita beati patris Ignatii Loiolae. For theoccasion, Saint Joseph’s University Press produced Constructing a Saint Through Images, whichincludes a facsimile edition with English translation of the captions by James P. M. Walsh, S.J.,and an introduction by John W. O’Malley, S.J., entitled “The Many Lives of Ignatius of Loyola,Future Saint.”

ISBN 978-0-916101-58-4 | cloth | 212 pp. | 84 illustrations | list price $40.00 plus shipping

“By any measure, this new volume is brilliantly conceived, consistently fascinating and absolutelygorgeous to look at. … The book’s scholarship is more than matched by the full-color images thatcrowd every page. Quite simply, this is one of the most beautiful books I have ever seen.It continues the new tradition of richly made books from Saint Joseph’s University Press, whichpublished another lovely book in 2002 entitled Stained Glass in Catholic Philadelphia, whoseprosaic title belies the book’s depth of scholarship and the beauty of its pages.”

— James Martin, S.J., America

The Jesuits and the Arts 1540–1773Edited by John W. O’Malley, S.J., and Gauvin Alexander Bailey

Stained Glass in Catholic PhiladelphiaEdited by Jean Farnsworth, Carmen R. Croce and Joseph F. Chorpenning, O.S.F.S.

ISBN 978-0-916101-47-9 | cloth | 480 pp. | 475 color images | list price $70.00 plus shipping

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“In the range of ideas and depth of context, this is an invaluable and model study of religiousstained-glass windows in the US — a subject needing research — as revealed by the thoroughstudy of Catholic Philadelphia. … Beautifully illustrated, short, clearly written essays delve intodiverse subjects. … The well-documented section on studios and selected artists is especiallyvaluable because many of these makers supplied stained-glass windows throughout the nation. …Valuable for museum, art history, and religious/theological libraries. Summing Up: Essential.”

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1977Christine (Cattie) Scioli (B.A.) and husband Don (B.A.’71) own a film and production company, Zan Media(named with the first initials of their children, Zack,Alexandra and Niki, www.zanmedia.com). A currentproject is Slo Mo, a documentary that chronicles the“slo mo” football played by a group of Havertown, Pa.,teens in the late 1960s. The Sciolis celebrated 28 yearsof marriage in January.

Christophe P. Terlizzi (B.S.) wasnamed chair of the Urban LandInstitute Philadelphia District Council,a non-profit educational organiza-tion dedicated to providing respon-sible leadership in land use. Terlizzi’scareer in commercial real estatelending and banking includes leader-ship positions at Citizens Bank, FleetBank and First Valley Bank.

1986Andrew W. Murphy, M.D. (B.S.), a partner at Allergy,Asthma and Clinical Immunology of Chester County(Pa.), was named one of “America’s Top Physicians inPediatric and Adult Allergy” by the Consumers’Research Council of Washington, D.C. He is a fellow ofthe American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and ClinicalImmunology, as well as a member of the AmericanCollege of Allergy, Asthma and Clinical Immunology

and the allergy fellowship program of the ThomasJefferson University/A.I. DuPont Hospital for Children,where he helps coordinate allergy fellow research.

1987Raymond H. Melcher Jr. (M.B.A.) is chairman of theBerks (Pa.) Visiting Nurses Association’s 100th anniver-sary celebration and the 2009 Hawk Mountain BoyScouts of America Eagle Scout Dinner. He is managingprincipal of Marathon Business Group LLC, a boutiqueinvestment banking firm, and president and CEO of afamily business, Family Mobility LLC, Mobility Express ofChester County. He has two sons, Patrick and Timothy.

1990Ed Mancelli (B.S., M.B.A. ‘98) is a sales director for theGerman phone company Deutsche Telekom. He andwife Paula (Smith, M.B.A. ’98) own four Great Clipssalons in New Jersey. They live in Newtown, Pa., withtheir children Eddie, Evan, Ethan and Ella.

1992Thomas P. Honeyman (B.A., M.S. ’01) has taughtEnglish at Pennsauken (N.J.) High School for the pastnine years. He is currently on sabbatical and a full-timestudent in SJU’s doctoral program in educational lead-ership, his third tour on Hawk Hill. He, wife Kate anddaughters Grace and Cecelia live in Bala Cynwyd, Pa.

1993Shawn Huber (B.S.) was a speakerat the New Jersey Institute forContinuing Legal Education where heled a skills and methods course lastOctober in Maple Shade, N.J. Huberalso volunteered as an attorney-coachfor the Washington Township (N.J.)mock trial team last fall.

1995Dean Bozman (B.S.) is an elementary administratorwith the Cornwall-Lebanon (Pa.) School District. He, hiswife and their three children reside in Myerstown, Pa.

Marc Schuster (B.A.) had a short story, “My Life as anAbomination,” published in fall 2005 in PhiladelphiaStories magazine, a nonprofit literary journal featuringlocal authors and poets. Ever since, he has been on thefiction board and volunteers for the organization. Inaddition to editorial work, he interviews local authors,helps to organize fundraisers and leads discussiongroups on the craft of fiction writing for the journal’sannual writers’ conference. Philadelphia Stories hasrecently branched out with a books division called PSBooks, and his first novel, The Singular Exploits ofWonder Mom and Party Girl, will be among the firsttitles they publish.

1996Jason McGlynn (B.S., M.B.A. ’99) is a technical publi-cations editor at ATC Voice Communications in AtlanticCity, N.J.

Jay Sullivan (B.S.) graduated with his M.B.A. in hightechnology from Northeastern University in 2006.

1997John Finnegan (M.B.A.), of Exton, Pa., is director ofclient service with Turner Investment Partners (Berwyn,Pa.) and named a principal for the firm.

Gina Masucci Mackenzie (B.A.) published her firstbook of literary criticism, The Theatre of the Real: Yeats,Beckett and Sondheim (Ohio University Press, 2007).

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Anna Casino, mother of Joe, adjunct professor ofhistory

Sylvia Clavan, Ph.D., professor emerita of sociology

Doreen Dixon, mother of Christopher, Drexel Library

Marilyn Gosser, mother of Mary Martinson, DrexelLibrary

Howard Heim, S.J., professor emeritus of physics Walter John Herrmann, stepfather of Anthony

Symes, University PressNaomi Howard, mother of Michael, Public SafetyEdward Lindner, father of April, Ph.D., assistant

professor of English Harold F. Rahmlow, Ph.D., professor emeritus of

Decision & System SciencesMargaret Ann Welch, sister of Francis, Public

SafetyAloysius “Jim” McFall ’61 Irvin Moskovitz ’62 John and Keith Heigman ’80, father and brother,

respectively, of Cindy ’82 Giovanni Ciranni, father of Maria Ciranni-Ionfrida

’94, ’95 Howard Souder, father of Kristine Trusiak ’94 John Pawlowski, husband of Kimberly Leigh '07

At the age of 86, Howard J. Heim, S.J.,professor emeritus of physics, passed away onDec. 12, 2008.

Fr. Heim became a physics professor at then-Saint Joseph’s College in 1947 and stayed until1950, when he left to teach physics at WheelingCollege. He returned to Saint Joseph’s physicsdepartment in 1960 and remained there until hisretirement in 1996.

Throughout his tenure at Saint Joseph’s,Fr. Heim taught general physics to mostlybiology and chemistry students, occasionallyfilling in as a mathematics instructor.

According to J. Richard Houston, Ph.D.,professor emeritus of physics and a formercolleague, “Fr. Heim would begin each classthe same way: he’d clap his hands twice andsay ‘Let’s go St. Joe’s!’ Also, he alwaysreferred to his students as ‘Happy Hawks.’”

A Philadelphia native, Fr. Heim enteredthe Society of Jesus at the St. Isaac JoguesNovitiate in Wernersville, Pa., in 1940. Hecompleted his undergraduate studies atWoodstock College (Md.) in 1946 andfurthered his theological studies at the PontificalGregorian University in Rome, Woodstock

College and the Catholic University of Americain Washington, D.C. He was ordained in1953 and professed his final vows in 1956.

Houston described Fr. Heim as having agentle and quiet demeanor, but said that “Fr. Heimwas a huge, passionate Phillies fan. He couldlist every player from the past 40 to 50 years.”Fr. Heim lived to see his beloved team becomeWorld Series Champions last October.

— Sarah (Whelehon) Hennessey ’07 (M.A.)

JESUIT AND FORMER PHYSICS PROFESSOR PASSES AWAY

IN MEMORY

Terlizzi

Huber

1973Richard C. Vause Jr., DHSc (B.S.), is a faculty memberin the physician assistant program at Nova SoutheasternUniversity in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Last year, he receivedthe Golden Apple Award for excellence in education,voted by the graduating class of the physician assistantprogram. He was also named a distinguished fellow ofthe American Academy of Physician Assistants inNovember 2008.

1975Mary Lou (Finlayson) Quinlan (B.A.) received a 2009Distinguished Graduate Award from the Archdiocese ofPhiladelphia in January. Called the “Oprah of MadisonAvenue” by the Wall Street Journal, she is the founderand CEO of Just Ask a Woman, a strategic marketingconsultancy focusing on marketing to women. Sgt.Patrick McDonald (B.S. ’05), a Philadelphia highwaypatrolman killed last year in the line of duty, alsoreceived a posthumous Distinguished Graduate Award.

1976Charles A. Umosella, M.D. (B.S.), is a family medicinephysician and clinical instructor at GeorgetownUniversity School of Medicine, as well as a physician forthe Washington Nationals baseball team inWashington, D.C. He is married with three children —Scott, Nicholas and Caroline — and has practiced medi-cine for 23 years in Bethesda, Md.

Maj. Paul Saskiewicz (B.A.) is acting director of oper-ations at the 705th Training Squadron, 505thCommand and Control Wing, Hurlburt Field, Fla.Saskiewicz has a master’s degree in national securityaffairs from the Naval Postgraduate School inMonterey, Calif. He and wife Carolina have a daughter,Gabriela.

Richard Vogel, Ph.D. (B.S., M.S. ’99), completeddoctoral programs in neuroscience and psychology atIndiana University in December and now works for thepharmacology department at the University ofPennsylvania School of Medicine.

1999Meghan (Conway) Chmura (B.A.), marketing asso-ciate at Turner Investment Partners in Berwyn, Pa., wasnamed a principal with the firm.

Eric Redline (B.S.) graduated from the Wharton Schoolof Business at the University of Pennsylvania with hisM.B.A., concentrating in health care management andoperations.

1998Dennis M. Dougherty (B.S.) received his M.B.A. fromLa Salle University and earned his master’s degree incivil engineering (environmental health) from TempleUniversity.

Megan Ann (Long) Ivey (B.S., M.S. ’99) is senior clin-ical research coordinator of the Center of theContinuum of Care in the Addictions at the Universityof Pennsylvania. She and husband Anthony live inBristol Borough, Pa.

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MacGillivray

James Michael Mullin, Ph.D. ’76 (B.S.), nearly has apanoramic view of the Lower Merion surroundings from his third-floor laboratory window on Lancaster Avenue. A biomedicalresearch scientist at the Lankenau Institute for Medical Research(LIMR), he noticed one day that he could almost see the SaintJoseph’s University campus from his window. Which got him tothinking: The proximity of his alma mater presented an opportunityto bring together the University’s biology graduate students inter-ested in biomedical research and the LIMR scientists whose researchwould benefit from the efforts of those eager, motivated students.

Mullin, who earned his undergraduate degree in biology atSaint Joseph’s, has been at LIMR since 1986. He received a Ph.D. inphysiology from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicineand completed postdoctoral fellowships at the Wistar Institute andat the Yale University School of Medicine, but he has maintained arelationship with Saint Joseph’s by speaking on numerous occasionsfor science, health and pharmaceutical marketing career networkingnights. He is also an adjunct professor in the biology departmentand collaborates closely with Deborah Lurie, Ph.D., associateprofessor of mathematics and computer sciences, regarding studydesign and biostatistical considerations of the research, and withPeter Zurbach, Ph.D., associate professor of chemistry, regardingdrug structure and activity issues. In 2004, he brought his idea forcollaboration between SJU and LIMR to then-biology departmentchair Paul Tefft, Ph.D., and then-head of graduate biology, KarenSnetselaar, Ph.D., professor of biology and current department chair.

“I knew the quality of the students from SJU is uniformly high,”noted Mullin. “The fact that they could attend classes with the SJUbiology faculty just down the road on City Avenue and then come here[LIMR] to work in biomedical research seemed optimal.”

With input from other University and LIMR administrators, aplan was conceived whereby master of science in biology studentscould apply for an LIMR research assistantship in biology.

Since then, six students have taken their course work at SaintJoseph’s and chosen to work from among 10 research laboratoriesat LIMR, according to their own interests. For their efforts, thestudents receive a tuition scholarship as well as a stipend. Thebiomedical researchers and clinical scientists at LIMR typicallyconduct investigations in cancer and heart disease. In Mullin’s lab,where research focuses on the role of epithelial barrier function incancer and inflammatory diseases of the gut, three Saint Joseph’sgraduate students have recently published research in prestigiousmedical journals.

The work of Sonja Skrovanek ’06 (M.S.) has been published inthe American Journal of Physiology, and, according to Mullin, willsoon be republished in the Annals of the New York Academy ofSciences. Lisa Murray ’06 (B.S.), ’08 (M.S.) was lead author for an

article published in World Journal of Gastroenterology, and she,Mullin and Melissa Gabello ’04 (B.S.), who will receive her M.S.this spring, published a major article about an unexpected sideeffect of proton-pump inhibitors, or acid-lowering medications, inDigestive Diseases and Sciences, in December 2008. Two addi-tional articles from this trio on the same topic will be forthcomingin 2009.

Skrovanek, Murray and Gabello all attest to the success oftheir assistantships. Skrovanek is now lab manager in the molecularbiology department at Princeton University, and Murray was hiredfor a job directly related to the specialized work she performed inMullin’s lab. “Not only did I publish research in several medicaljournals, but I presented at multiple national conferences andattended an international symposium in Berlin, Germany,” saysMurray. “These experiences undoubtedly leveraged my career inthe right direction, and gave me an edge over other students comingout of school.”

Gabello, who is interested in attending medical school in thefuture, commented on the value of her interactions with the physi-cians and medical residents at Lankenau. “Because LankenauHospital and LIMR are relatively small in size, there is closecontact between researchers and physicians,” she noted.

Clearly, from the vantage point of the students who have spenttime both on Hawk Hill and in Mullin’s third-floor lab on LancasterAvenue, the view of the world just keeps getting better and better.

— Patricia Allen

JAMES MICHAEL MULLIN, PH.D. ’76

Partnering with SJU for Biomedical Research

Mullin ’76 and Gabello ’04 at the Lankenau Institute for Medical Research.

There’s no question Catholic schoolscan make a difference in the lives ofyoung people. But in America’s second-most dangerous city, Camden, N.J., thepresence of the Catholic Church in itsschools represents the promise of a bettereducation and a brighter future for themore than 1,000 children they serve.

Guided by this knowledge and theirbelief in the value of Catholic education,a number of Saint Joseph’s alumni areworking to strengthen and support fiveCatholic elementary schools in theCamden city area through the recentlyestablished Catholic School Partnership.

The partnership is the brainchild ofthe International Education Foundation(IEF), established by Robert T. Healey ’51(B.S.), and IEF’s local initiative, theCatholic School Development Program(CSDP), started in 2004 to help ensure thelong-term sustainability of CatholicSchools in the Camden diocese. In the lastthree years alone, the diocese saw thenumber of its elementary schools dropfrom 52 to 38.

“Catholic elementary schools are soimportant because they feed high schools,and the high schools feed colleges,” saidHealey, who was educated in Camden’sCatholic schools in the 1940s.“Statistically, we know that once childrenin inner-cities reach the age of eight or ninewithout proper schooling, they are lost tothe streets. Catholic schools save our chil-dren, save our cities and, ultimately, saveour country.”

The IEF/CSDP tapped longtimeeducator and SJU professor Robert H.Palestini, Ed.D. ’63 (B.S.), ’67 (M.A.), toserve as founding executive director of

the Catholic School Partnership.Along with Christine HealeydeVaull ’01 (M.S.), IEF execu-tive director, Palestini leads afive-person management teamand a 12-person board.

“When all else fails in trou-bled cities, it’s usually theCatholic Church that remains,”deVaull explained. “How canwe abandon Camden?”

The partnership will assistthe parish schools at HolyName, St. Anthony of Padua, St.Cecilia, Sacred Heart and St.Joseph Pro-Cathedral, helpingthem to thrive and maintainthemselves, so they may continue to offernot only an excellent education, but alsoa safe haven for the city’s children. Thepartnership strives to ensure that the verybest educational strategies are beingemployed by empowering principals andteachers and by building a strong busi-ness model. Plans also include thecreation of a Foundation for Camden’sChildren, an endowment fund that willprovide financial longevity for theschools and scholarships for low-incomestudents.

Palestini has logged more than 35years as an educator, serving as a teacher,principal, superintendent and, at SaintJoseph’s, dean of graduate and contin-uing studies. He is currently an associateprofessor of education at SJU and theauthor of six books on educationaladministration and leadership.

“Bob brings credibility, passion andexperience to this partnership,” saiddeVaull. “Pair that with his dedication to

and understanding of Catholic education,and the partnership is headed for success.”

Monique Kelly ’94 (B.A.), ’97(M.S.), who previously worked in SJU’sOffice of Alumni Relations, is now anadvancement consultant for the CSDP.Kelly sees the IEF and CSDP’s goals asclosely linked to the University’s missionof social justice and service to others.

“I believe we are all called to giveback to the people and the institutionsthat have shaped our lives,” she said.

“Catholic education is important forCamden because of the diocese’s longhistory of serving its most disadvantagedcitizens,” Palestini urged. “Our goals arefour-fold. We aim to provide excellenteducation, a nurturing and safe environ-ment, continued affordability, and thetools to allow these schools to be sustain-able, so that Catholic education inCamden has a future.”

— Kelly Welsh ’05 (M.A.)

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Rev. Michael Vannicola ’99 presided over thewedding of classmates Alisha Trespalacios ’99, ’07and John Mancinelli ’99.

Bernard Hofmann (B.S. ’56) and Patricia Fordyce Wallace

Megan Ann Long (B.S. ’98, M.S. ’99) and Anthony Ivey

Eileen Friel (B.S. ’99) and Matthew Posner Eric Redline (B.S. ’99) and Amanda AxelrodAlisha Trespalacios (B.S. ’99, M.S. ’07) and

John Mancinelli (B.S. ’99) Amanda McCabe (B.S. ’01) and Steven Basile Jr.

(B.S. ’99) Anna Palacio (B.A. ’01) and Anthony Waskevich

(B.A. ’02)

Alexan Dankovitch (B.S. ’03) and Patrick Dargan Maureen McKenna (B.S. ’03, M.S. ’04) and

Billy CarrKristen Charette (B.S. ’05, M.A. ’06) and

T. Matthew Manning (B.S. ’03) Carolyn Green (B.S. ’05) and Jonathan Bernacki

(B.S. ’03, M.B.A. ’08) Cara Feehan (M.S. ’06) and Scott Miller Danielle Greco (B.A. ’06) and Gregory Panas Jr. Francesca DiSalvo (B.S. ’08) and Justin Follmer

SAINT JOSEPH’S ALUMNI WORK TO SAVE CATHOLIC EDUCATION IN CAMDEN

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2000Meighan (Garvey) Magistro (B.S.) is a marketmanager for Blue Cross of Northeastern Pennsylvania.The Magistro family resides in Mountain Top, Pa.

Colleen (McMahon) Murphy (B.S.) is an oncologynurse at the University of Pennsylvania and LankenauHospitals. She, husband Kevin, and daughters Molly,Bridget and Lilly live in Havertown, Pa.

2001Kellie MacCready, Esq. (B.A.), was named a 2008Pennsylvania Rising Star in the area of business litiga-tion by Law and Politics Magazine, as featured inPhiladelphia magazine (December 2008). She is one ofonly 2.5 percent of Pennsylvania lawyers selected forthis honor by their peers and the independent researchof Law and Politics.

2002John G. Doyle (B.S.) is brigade trial counsel for the82nd Airborne Division’s 2nd Brigade Combat Team inFort Bragg, N.C. He was returned from deployment toAfghanistan as the chief of administrative law for theCombined/Joint Task Force-82 in March 2008.

2003Jonathan Bernacki (B.S., M.B.A. ’08) works at SDI inPlymouth Meeting, Pa. He and wife Carolyn (Green,B.S. ’05) reside in Drexel Hill, Pa.

Maureen (McKenna) Carr (B.S., M.S. ’04) teachessixth grade at St. Anastasia School in Newtown Square,Pa. She and husband Billy live in Springfield, Pa.

2004Janine Guerra, Esq. (B.S., M.B.A. ’07), passed thePennsylvania and New Jersey bar examinations. Afterworking as a recruiter for Temple University Law Schoolfor several months, she returned to SJU as assistantdirector of the M.B.A. program.

Kenneth M. Line (M.B.A.) owns Philadelphia BeverageHolding Co., which purchased Pad Thai Restaurant inApril 2006. He and wife Yamilet have worked together inthe business to double sales, renovate the space, improvemenu items and earn local awards as a leader in thePhiladelphia Thai restaurant scene.

2005Carolyn (Green) Bernacki (B.S.) will graduate from thePhiladelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine in May.

2006Steven Burda (M.B.A.) works at the Boeing Companyin the financial planning, procurement and costmanagement department. In October 2008, Burda wasawarded a “Top Emerging Philadelphia Connector” byLeadership Philadelphia for his continuous philan-thropic involvement in local, national and internationalcommunities.

Danielle (Greco) Panas (B.A.) is a pharmaceuticalsales representative for Novartis Pharmaceuticals.

2007Jessica L. Hyland (B.A., M.S. ’08) is a field economistin Philadelphia for the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.She previously worked in marketing and global teamsat Kimberly-Clark Corp.

Kimberly (Leigh) Pawlowski (B.S.) is the administra-tive coordinator at Moss Rehab in Elkins Park, Pa.

2008Francesca DiSalvo-Follmer (B.S.) was promoted tobrand coordinator at Charming Shoppes of Delaware.

Tom Schneberger (M.S.) passed his certified financialplanning exam in November.

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When Patrick Burke ’92 (B.S.) decided to publish his firstchildren’s book, his goal was not to make money. His goal was tohelp his kids make money — or at least, learn how to manage it.

A principal in institutional asset management at theVanguard Group, Burke believes it’s key to teach children thevalue of a dollar and the importance of saving money from ayoung age. His own children, Riley, 7, Emma, 6, and Nicole, 4,were the inspiration for his book, Getting Your First Allowance.

“I wanted my book to get kids interested in saving money —without lecturing them,” he said. “I wanted to give my kidssome incentive to save.”

In the book, Burke shows how a weekly allowance can bea good way to teach children financial responsibility. And heoffers further motivation for kids to save: parents can matchevery dollar a child deposits in the bank.

As the book’s main character, Emily, turns five years old,her parents give her five dollars for her first weekly allowance.Her mom says, “Now you can buy toys or ice cream, or put themoney in the bank, or even give some to a charity to help lessfortunate people. But remember, Daddy and I will match what-ever you put in the bank.”

After first thinking of what “neat things she could buy,”Emily considers how she could use some of her allowance tohelp people. She decides to give one dollar to charity anddeposit the other four dollars in the bank. Her parents promiseto add four dollars to her account as well. Everybody is happy.

Burke suggests that parents model responsible financialpractices, as Emily’s parents did, for their children.“Don’t underestimate the importance of your own habits andtheir influence on your kids,” he emphasized.

He advises parents to let their children see what financialdecisions they make and explain to them why they spend orsave. “Look at your own personal behaviors,” he said. “Are youencouraging your kids to spend or save?”

As the youngest of eight children growing up,Burke remembers that money was always tight. That set thestage for his lifelong interest in financial planning.

It’s not surprising, then, that he pursued and earned degreesin both finance and accounting from Saint Joseph’s. He alsoearned a master’s degree in taxation at Villanova Universityand ultimately received an M.B.A. from the Wharton School atthe University of Pennsylvania in 2000.

At Vanguard, Burke started a department that focusessolely on giving its clients personal financial planning advice.With the current economic downfall, these types of services arebeing called on more than ever — for people of all ages.“Financial planning can be time consuming and costly, butwhat we’ve tried to do at Vanguard is make it more readilyavailable to the average American,” explained Burke.

He is also the company’s “St. Joe’s Champion,” coordinatingrecruiting and alumni activities for the University at Vanguard.He also serves on the board of visitors for the Erivan K. HaubSchool of Business.

— Maureen Catalano ’09

Financial Planning Advice — For All Ages

PATRICK J. BURKE ’92

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Davis Worden to Maria (Palacio, B.S. ’93) andTimothy Head

John Philip to Jennifer (Brown, B.S. ’94) and ToddBartley

Marcella Grace to Maria Ciranni-Ionfrida (B.S. ’94,M.S. ’95) and Joe Ionfrida

Maddox John to Monica (Slyconish, B.S. ’94) andRichard Belli

Kassidy Ava to Kristine (Souder, B.S. ’94) andWilliam Trusiak

Patrick Thomas to Linda (Yezzi, B.S. ’94) and TomSchubert (B.S. ’94)

Gregory Scott to Janna (Merkins, B.S. ’95, M.S. ’00)and Jason Palaia (B.S. ’95, M.S. ’00)

Cameron Leigh to Jennifer and Philip Denne (B.A. ’96)

Evan Neil to Erika (Martinez, B.A. ’96) and Joe Muto

Derek Christian to Christine (Servus, B.S. ’96) andJames DeCastro

Carson Thomas to Tammy (Tronoski, B.S. ’96) andConnell McConeghy

Veronica Elizabeth to Denise (Boyle, B.S. ’98) andCole Timmerman

Olivia Ann to Kristin (Kenny, B.S. ’98) and DanielMcKenna

Eóin to Brandy Meyers (B.A. ’98) and Sean Daly(B.A. ’98)

Ainsley Jane to Tara (Phillips, B.S. ’98) and LumirKaras

Madison Elisabeth to Nicole (Rapone, B.S. ’98) andTim McGrath

Gabriela to Carolina and Maj. Paul Saskiewicz (B.A.’98)

Paolo Umberto to Gina and Vincent Bonaccorso(B.S. ’99)

Matthew Breck to Kali and Chris Garofoli (B.S. ’99)

John Ryan to Siobhan Leavy-Buttil (B.S. ’99) andJohn Buttil (B.S. ’99)

Annalise Maria to Jennifer (Prychka, B.S. ’99) andDavid DeAngelis (B.S. ’99)

Francesco Gian and Roman James to Meighan(Garvey, B.S. ’00) and Carmen Magistro

Michael James to Jennifer (Loughery, B.B.A. ’00)and Neal Rafferty (B.A. ’99)

Ella Clare to Kristen (Creed, B.S. ’01) and PeterHayes (B.S. ’01)

Matthew Ryan and Robert Thomas to Kelly (Mullen,B.S. ’01) and Jonathan Hemenway

Shawn and Jack to Kate (Piotrowski, B.S. ’01) andEd Dougherty (B.A. ’01, M.B.A. ’08)

Faith Montgomery to Beth (Reddington, B.S. ’01,M.S. ’02) and Christopher Varga (M.B.A. ’02)

Emily to Jennifer (Greshock, M.B.A. ’03) and RickRaker

Ian Patrick to Mary (Richards, B.B.A. ’03) and BillBrady (B.A. ’03)

Sofia to Lauren (Schell, B.S. '02) and PrzemyslawKowalewski (B.S. '03)

Connor to Stephanie (Connors, M.B.A. ’04) andPaul Friel (M.B.A. ’04)

Aidan Thomas to Carolyn (Lucey, B.S. ’04) andKevin Calvey (B.A. ’01)

Brigid Clare to Miriam (Reynolds, B.S. ’04, M.S. ’05)and Michael Infanti

Ethan David to Alla and Steven Burda (M.B.A. ’06)

JuLin Kilani to Safiya (Jafari, M.A. ’06) and EnriqueSimmons Jr.

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Anyone who has searched for a job or attempted to expandtheir business knows the value of a strong network of family,friends and colleagues. In fact, “use your contacts” has long beenthe most commonly uttered advice to job hunters. Ironically, at atime when the economy has gone south and joblessness is up, ithas never been easier to use your contacts. You’ll need to go nofurther than your computer, BlackBerry or iPhone.

With just a few clicks and keystrokes, you can take advan-tage of SJUCareers and the Hawk Career Network — twopowerful, Web-based networking tools.

Saint Joseph’s Career Development Center offers thesedynamic, interactive resources to both students and alumni,whether they’re new to the job market or experienced professionalsfacing downsizing. And it gets better: those resources are free.

“In this market, with constant layoffs and impediments tosmall business growth across the country, we can help studentsand alumni expand their career opportunities and network ratherquickly,” said Matthew Brink, director of SJU’s CareerDevelopment Center.

Many alumni and students already know about and haveused SJUCareers (www.sju.edu/careers), Saint Joseph’s onlineguide for resume and cover letter samples, which also has links tosites about career paths, salary ranges and job postings, arrangedby industry. Once registered, users may upload their resumes forthousands of employee-seeking companies in the United Statesand abroad, or job-hunt through an exclusive list of open posi-tions posted by employers specifically looking to hire a Hawk.

The Hawk Career Network is the Career Center’s newestinitiative. A joint effort with the Alumni Office, this business-oriented social networking site is powered by LinkedIn(www.linkedin.com) and provides unlimited job search andmentoring opportunities. Begun last summer, it already has 1,500alumni and student members.

“The main purpose of the group is to provide interactiveWeb space for alumni and students to link up and mentor oneanother,” said Brink. “It’s basically the virtual version of how youwould network in person, but it greatly accelerates the process.”

With this Web site — which some consider a Facebook forworking professionals — participants can create extensive profilesand chronicle past and current education and employment. Usersare also able to join groups that relate to their respective industriesor interests.

Anyone can join LinkedIn by filling out standard personalinformation to create an account. Members must then request tojoin the Hawk Career Network, and once their affiliation with theUniversity is verified, they are approved to make contacts withinthe SJU group.

Through LinkedIn, Michael McKeown ’80 (B.S.), vice presi-dent and partner at Genesis Micro Solutions in Berwyn, Pa., builtan extensive network of more than 500 connections, simply byspending 30 minutes each day looking for contacts and joiningrelevant groups.

“I created a reliable attack plan through people I know forbusiness development in 2009,” said McKeown. “I have hadseveral meaningful customer meetings that will lead to business,and I have connected with consultants who want to work for me,so that makes recruiting easier. I truly believe I will see an incred-ible benefit in connecting with customers online and finding talentto fit my business model.”

McKeown described an added benefit: “I’ve connected withpeople I wouldn’t normally have been able to keep up with, includinghigh school buddies, former colleagues and fellow SJU grads.”

“I’m a firm believer that there are several ways to ‘grow’yourself and your career — and developing a strong network isone of them,” said Daniel Gallagher ’94 (B.S.), ’99 (M.S.), execu-tive director of organization development at Comcast Cable inPhiladelphia. “These days, you don’t have to physically shakesomeone’s hand to form a meaningful connection.”

Gallagher acknowledged that everyone has his or her ownstrategy on LinkedIn. Some users carefully guard their privacyand only accept connection invitations from people they person-ally know. Gallagher isn’t that exclusive, though, especially whenit comes to fellow Hawks. “I would gladly offer 10 minutes of myday or meet over a cup of coffee to offer career advice,” he said.

Brink encourages alumni to develop a similar open approachtoward the Saint Joseph’s community. He reasons that offering careeradvice, giving out contacts or helping fellow alumni find an openposition is one of the greatest ways to give back to the University.

— Sarah (Whelehon) Hennessey ’07 (M.A.)

SJUCareers: www.sju.edu/careers

Hawk Career Network, Powered by LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com

Career Development Center: 610-660-3100, [email protected]

Tips for a Successful LinkedIn Profile

1. Add a professional-looking photograph to your profile.

2. Change your Web sites from the defaults to specific,

attention-grabbing names.

3. Include your name or your business’s name in your

default profile url to increase search results.

4. Post your email address so potential employers and

colleagues can easily contact you.

5. Make your personal summary brief and focus on

career goals.

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STAY INFORMEDKeep up-to-date with the latestcampus and alumni happenings. Read and submit class news andnotes. Learn about special programsand services for alumni.

GET INVOLVEDLearn about and register forupcoming events. Join and interactwith business, class and regionalalumni chapters and clubs.

PHOTOS AND VIDEOSAccess photo galleries, check out liveand archived video or download the latestpodcasts of recent events, seminars,lectures, dinners and much more.

MANAGE YOUR PROFILEAccess your university record andkeep us up-to-date with your latestcontact information. Manage youralumni directory profile.

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HAWK HILL IS JUST A CLICK AWAY.

1) a. Fr. Villiger served 25 years (1868-1893), followed by Nicholas S. Rashford,S.J., currently a professor of management, with 17 years (1986-2003).

2) Their names are inscribed below a statue of Mary that overlooks the Barbelinquadrangle.

3) a.

4) Vince Papale ’68, who at age 30 tried out for the Philadelphia Eagles and secured a spot as a wide receiver, played for three seasons.

5) c.

6) George Prendergast, Ph.D., chair and professor of economics, has been at SJU since 1956 — that’s just over 53 years! Tom Foley, Ph.D., associateprofessor of mathematical physics, comes in a close second place with 51 years on campus.

7) McShain Hall, named for John McShain ’22, a contractor and Saint Joseph’sbenefactor. Barbelin was his first major construction project, and he would goon to become known as the “Man Who Built Washington.” His many projectsincluded the Jefferson Memorial, the Pentagon and the John F. Kennedy Centerfor the Performing Arts.

8) Jameer Nelson ’04, guard, Orlando Magic; Delonte West ’05, guard, ClevelandCavaliers; Jim O’Brien ’74, head coach, Indiana Pacers; Jim Lynam ’64, assistantcoach, Philadelphia 76ers.

9) b.

10) d.

11) She’s the first recorded Baby Boomer, born one second after midnight on January 1, 1946.

12) b.

13) Fr. Lannon considered becoming a medical doctor like his father, James.

14) c.

15) Lactase, the enzyme that converts milk sugar (lactose) into sugarshumans more readily absorb. Joseph DeFrates, chemistry, and Morris Matt, food marketing, produced a powdered milk tolerable to people without lactase.

16) Dennis J. Comey, S.J. ’18 (1896-1987), who founded the Institute of IndustrialRelations in 1943 (since renamed in his honor), worked with longshoremen andpier officials along the Atlantic coast to help resolve labor disputes. He wasmade famous when his photo appeared in LIFE magazine in 1954, though itwas actually another Jesuit priest, John Corrigan, S.J., of New York City whoinspired the award-winning movie, On the Waterfront.

17) a. Lacrosse is a varsity sport.

18) d. Sarah Brennan ‘01

19) 19) Teresa Zarzeczny Bell ’88 won a silver medal in the double sculls for theU.S. women’s rowing team at the 1996 Atlanta games. Mike Bantom ’73 alsoearned a silver medal as part of the U.S. men’s basketball team at the 1972games in Munich (www.sju.edu/news/magazine/bantom.pdf). As a coach, MikeTeti ’78 guided U.S. rowing’s men’s eight to a gold in 2004 in Athens.

20) a.

If you enjoyed this “pop quiz,” send an e-mail to [email protected]. Let us knowwhat you liked best and if you’d like to see more features like this one!

The University’s history book, Saint Joseph’s: Philadelphia’s Jesuit University, 150 Years, was a source for much of the material in this quiz. To learn more about the book and other books published by the Saint Joseph’s University Press, visit www.sjupress.com.

Answer Key(See questions on pages 20-21.)

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A World Championship for Philadelphia

Philadelphians seem to have an inferioritycomplex, located as we are between thefinancial capital of the world and the polit-ical capital of the nation. And while ourprofessional sports teams stir up passionlike little else, we have experienced a dearthof championships and a large dose offrustration over many seasons. We looknorth toward New York and see the Yankees,winner of 26 world championships. We look

west and see the Steelers, who have now won six Super Bowls. The Phillies “celebrated” 10,000 losses in 2007, the first franchise in professional sports to attain that dubious distinction (even beforemy Cubbies!).

Before last fall, the Phillies had won just one world championshipin the organization’s long history since 1883. So while the ballclub’s General Partner, President and Chief Executive OfficerDave Montgomery and company were clearly building a winner overthe past few years, they still hadn’t won since 1980, and the cityhadn’t celebrated a major professional sports championship since the76ers won the NBA Finals in 1983, a 25-year drought. Ouch!

In 2007, the Phils got hot in September and the New York Mets gotcold. The result was a division championship and berth in the postseason.However, on the way to the National League pennant, the Phillies gotswept by a white-hot Colorado team.

In 2008, the Phils again roared past the Mets in September, but this time it was different. Getting production from virtually everyoneon the roster, the Phils dispatched the Milwaukee Brewers in fourgames and the Los Angeles Dodgers in five. Then, in a bizarreWorld Series characterized by some of the worst weather imaginable— the final game was suspended by decision of the commissioner —the Phillies did it, and Harry Kalas could proclaim to the world,“The Philadelphia Phillies are the 2008 World Champions of baseball!”

The drought was over, Philadelphia had a world championshipat last, and the city was painted in red. A city that seemed to revolvestrictly around the Eagles’ fortunes was a baseball town once again.

Magically, the mood in Philadelphia changed. We weren’t a cityof losers; we were a city of champions. Philadelphia sat atop the

baseball world, and we basked in the reflected glory. The pent-upfrustrations of 25 years were released in a huge outpouring of joy andexcitement that perfectly culminated in a parade down Broad Street. It stopped the city for a day, completely overloaded the transitsystem, emptied schools, and brought people of different races, ages,backgrounds and professions together in a way that nothing except a world sports championship can do. Against the background of acomplete economic meltdown, Philadelphia experienced euphoria. We were one, united in celebration.

Phillies Chairman Bill Giles said, “The Phillies were a great exampleof the idea that there is no ‘I’ in team, as it seemed like there was adifferent hero in every victory, particularly down the stretch in Septemberand in the postseason when we won 24 of our last 30 games.” It isabsolutely true that this team had different heroes every game andcontributions from everyone, from the superstars on down the line.

“I have never seen such love between a team and their fans as I did riding on the float down Broad Street,” he continued. “The fans showed real affection for this bunch of guys, whom theyconsider to be good people and solid citizens.”

Incredibly, manager Charlie Manuel’s status with fans alsosoared from country bumpkin to genius. Philadelphians don’t exactlyhave a reputation for love, despite the famous sculpture in the John F. Kennedy Plaza, but they certainly showered it on their heroes of the fall.

Ultimately, how will the 2008 World Champion Phillies impactour fair city and its surrounding environs? We are currently in a fiscalcrisis. The Arena Football League is out of business, so no morePhiladelphia Soul. The Spectrum is being leveled, and there goes thePhantoms. The Eagles lost yet another NFC Championship game.So, in general, the mood in Philadelphia isn’t overwhelmingly posi-tive. And while the Phillies’ run to the title generated some extratourist dollars for the city, overall, the economic effect was negligible.It is probably accurate to say that the Phillies provided a few shiningmoments and an exciting distraction for many who are otherwiseexperiencing difficult times.

Now, at the start of a new season in 2009, we’ll have to seewhether the shining moments of last fall will sustain Philadelphia’sjoy — even if the Phillies don’t have the same success against anupgraded Mets team. I truly believe that this championship will softenthe edge, at least a little, and at least for a while. But we’re Philadelphiaand we’re sports fans, and it will always be a case of, “What haveyou done for me lately?” … Right?

— John Lord, Ph.D. (B.S.) ’71

John Lord, a professor of marketing and hopeless sports fan, teachesBaseball: Tradition and Business. Raised in Philadelphia but born inChicago, he remains loyal to both of his “home” teams.

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I am a Navy chaplain. This role fulfills my deep-seated desire toserve God and country. Having grown up on military bases as the sonof an Air Force master sergeant, I was drawn to military life from anearly age. I pursued other career opportunities, however, in businessand finance, and the occasion to serve was never opportune. I earnedan M.B.A. at Saint Joseph’s University in 1993 as well as a law degreefrom Villanova in 1996, and worked for several years at The VanguardGroup in brokerage and compliance prior to becoming a priest.

Still, I had great respect for the military profession and a persistentdesire to one day serve.

Fast forward to 2003. At the time, I was 38 and ordained a priestfor the Diocese of Bridgeport, Connecticut. That momentous occasionoccurred only after I had spent a good portion of my adult yearsconsidering the call. I was happy with my life, on the cusp of a promo-tion and immersed in the dating world. Nevertheless, I felt the continuedattraction of the vocation, trusted God in calling me to the priesthoodand finally took the leap of faith.

EN DPO I N T From the very beginning of my ordained ministry, I felt anexpress desire to someday serve as a military chaplain. When I firstapproached my bishop, the Most Rev. William E. Lori, some yearsback with this request, he kindly said that he just couldn’t afford tolet me go. At that point, I fully accepted his decision in the spirit ofobedience I promised at my ordination.

During the ensuing months, I was content with life as a parishpriest and simply trusted that God would continue to lead and guideme according to His will and providence. I was caught by surprisewhen, over a year after our conversation, Bishop Lori released me to theArchdiocese for the Military Services, U.S.A., expressing his concern forthe men and women in the military. He recognized the great sacrificesthese heroic volunteers make and the Church’s pastoral need to providefor their spiritual care and well-being. He understood that their heartsand minds were under constant stress, especially with the insistentdemands of the global war on terror.

I am deeply grateful for Bishop Lori’s decision. The work and pres-ence of priests within the military is much-needed. While not alwaysfully understood or appreciated by civilians, military service membersare often located in dangerous and isolated places — military bases andcamps in the Middle East or ships with long deployments. Servicemembers must contend daily with the extreme physical, emotional andspiritual hardships inherent to exceptionally demanding assignments.For Catholics serving in the military, hundreds of miles away from apriest, the challenge is additionally compounded. While Protestantchaplains may offer spiritual support and emotional counsel, they areunable to provide the spiritual grace and consolations offered by Christ inthe sacraments. Thus, without priests serving alongside them as chaplainsand living under the same conditions, there would be no one to offer theCatholic faithful Holy Mass, hear confessions, provide the Sacrament ofthe Sick, or respond to their many special pastoral needs and spiritualchallenges. My job, in a particular way, is to try to be there for themand to provide for their spiritual needs.

So far, it has been an adventure! Currently, I have the honor andprivilege of serving as a chaplain onboard the USS Iwo Jima, a Wasp-class amphibious assault ship. Resembling an aircraft carrier, the ship isa virtual floating city propelled by steam with over 1,000 sailors and upto 1,800 embarked Marines. Our mission is to protect our country bylaunching a large number of Marines by sea and air on very short notice,and getting them rapidly into battle when a situation warrants it.

For my next assignment, I will likely serve as a chaplain inKuwait, followed by attachment to a Marine Expeditionary Force witha subsequent deployment to Afghanistan. I believe this is preciselywhere our sailors and Marines need a priest most, and with all thesacrifices they make daily, I am glad I can be there for them.

As a Navy chaplain, I witness firsthand the heightened tempo ofmilitary operations. I observe each and every day the sacrifices demandedof our service men and women to support our freedom and protect ourhomeland. As a priest, it is a joy to be with them, ministering to thesewonderful people, bringing the Good News of the Gospel to them. It isdeeply rewarding and indeed a great honor and privilege to be a Navychaplain at this time, serving both God and country.

— Rev. David A. Daigle ’93 (M.B.A.)Lieutenant, Chaplain Corps, U.S. Navy

Fr. Daigle began his two-year deployment on the USS Iowa Jimain December 2007. To read his blog, visit www.catholicmil.org andsearch for “daigle.”

In Service to God and Country

Fr. Daigle aboard the USS Iwo Jima

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Long before Kataney Couamin ’11 began freshmanorientation at Saint Joseph’s University, she knew she was inthe right place. In fact, upon her acceptance, it didn’t takelong for her to realize that being at Saint Joseph’s was aperfect fit. “I just fell in love with the spirit,” Kataney recalls.It didn’t hurt that the University was able to provide her withtuition support including a merit-based scholarship — allthanks to the Saint Joseph’s Fund.

A true Hawk, Kataney spends her free time — when she’s notbusy working toward her bachelor’s degree in sociology or inthe Office of Multicultural Life — helping to raise money forSaint Joseph’s through the Telefund. No doubt Kataney willcarry the spirit of philanthropy with her once she graduates.

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