Assumption University Magazine | Winter 2023

ASSUMPTION

WINTER 2023

THE ALUMNI MAGAZINE OF ASSUMPTION UNIVERSITY

IN THIS ISSUE

6 Light the Way Campaign Breaks Records

Thanks to friends and benefactors, our recordsetting campaign reinforces a bright future for the University.

8 Education That Endures

Class of 2020 graduates Lauren Robichaud and Elizabeth Paquette share how the resources offered to them as students propelled their young, successful careers.

14 Dedications Worth the Wait

Passion and support for education in the medical fields propel the dedications of the Richard J. and Sophia Catrambone Health Sciences Center and the Froelich School of Nursing.

ON THE COVER

The stained-glass windows on the Chapel of the Holy Spirit reflect the freshly fallen snow on a sunny winter day.

11 Champions On and Off the Field

Student-athletes are ranked superior for Academic Excellence in the nation for the 16th consecutive year.

DEPARTMENTS

2 FROM THE PRESIDENT 11 CAMPUS NEWS

24 CLASS NOTES

Attendees mingle at the celebratory Light the Way Gala held on the Assumption University campus. See story on page 6

president

Employers tell us they need graduates with both particular skills and an ability to adapt, think, communicate, and lead. We provide that. An Assumption education is timeless. Our students are not only prepared for their first job, but for all that may follow.

I often tell students about my own experience as an undergraduate at the University of Texas. I was interested in working in politics and government, which I did for several years afterward. A professor suggested I might be interested in the foreign service, so I signed up for a class called “Communism in Eastern Europe.” I still have the textbook, which was filled with all the technical information I would have needed to navigate the primary foreign policy challenge of the day.

A Timeless Education Amid the Constancy of Change

IF YOU HAVEN’T BEEN HOME TO ASSUMPTION RECENTLY, THERE ARE TWO REASONS TO VISIT. THE FIRST IS TO SEE how much has changed, and the second is to rediscover what never will.

Higher education is headed into some difficult times. The number of high school graduates is shrinking. Against that backdrop, I’m sometimes asked whether Assumption will survive. My answer is that we will not merely survive – we will thrive. We’ll grow. We’ll innovate and adapt. And we will live out our enduring mission of Catholic liberal education.

Why the confidence? It’s simple: The demand for our kind of education is growing, and the supply of institutions providing it is shrinking. Many universities have leaned solely into professional preparation. Others have retreated from the world. At Assumption, we reject either choice. An Assumption education – which builds every program of study on top of, and infuses it with, a Catholic liberal education that explores the enduring human questions – forms students for professional success and lasting values amid a world where the only constant is change.

But I took the class in the fall semester of 1989. A few weeks in, the Berlin Wall fell. All the technical information in that book became instantly obsolete. The permanent questions of politics – the ones raised by the ancient Greeks, engaged by Shakespeare, and expounded upon in The Federalist – remain relevant today.

That doesn’t mean we don’t teach technical information. Assumption does, and we do it well. It means we teach it in the context of enduring ideas. As change accelerates, that combination becomes more valuable even as fewer institutions are supplying it.

That’s why I am more confident than ever that the Catholic liberal education Assumption provides is both intrinsically good and practically useful. There’s another reason. It’s the strength of this community, from our students to our faculty and staff to our alumni family. Thank you so much for being a part of it, for what you’ve already done and what you’ll continue to do in support of Assumption University.

Greg Weiner, Ph.D. PRESIDENT

The demand for our kind of education is growing, and the supply of institutions providing it is shrinking.

Photo Courtesy: Worcester Telegram & Gazette

Scan the QR code on page 7 to read about President Emeritus Cesareo’s legacy.

Assumption University is committed to providing students an experience that will form the whole person, empowered by a Catholic liberal arts education to seek the truth. Students are provided numerous academic, social, and spiritual opportunities, gaining the skills needed for a successful career as a leader grounded in intellectual seriousness, thoughtful citizenship, and compassionate service.

35 Majors 50 Minors

94% of students graduate in four years

11:1 student to faculty ratio

100% of faculty teach their own classes (no TAs)

200+ internship, clinical, and practicum sites

30+ Assumption intramural leagues/tournaments

82 NCAA Division II Championship appearances

29 Northeast-10 Championships

60+ Student clubs and organizations

156 NE10 Tournament wins

100,000+ 100,000+ service hours between service/volunteerism and academic student placements in the community

RICHARD E. LAMOUREUX, A.A.

VICE PRESIDENT FOR MISSION

FROM WORCESTER TO SIBERIA:

Sharing Formation and Faith

FATHER THOMAS SIMISKY, SJ, ’92 GREW UP WITH A GREAT DESIRE TO STUDY AND LEARN ABOUT THE WORLD.

As a student at Assumption, he used to start his mornings in the Emmanuel d’Alzon Library reading a collection of international newspapers.

“It really opened my world, reading about all of these major events happening – the Berlin Wall coming down, the dissolution of the Soviet Union, and the Persian Gulf War – and then being able to discuss them in class,” said Fr. Simisky, adding that the politics department provided him with great formation. “I often sat there thinking of the world and how I might play a role in it. Strangely, I now find myself on the opposite side of the planet, with the geopolitics moving in the reverse direction.”

Fr. Simisky believes he has found his calling as executive director of Tomsk Catholic School, the only Catholic secondary and pre-secondary school in Russia. Located in Siberia – where in winter, daylight lasts a mere six hours – the kindergarten to 11th grade school with 190 students faces numerous struggles in a country still recovering from 70 years of communist atheism. But Fr. Simisky has faith that Christ has led him to Tomsk for a purpose – to lead the school to the best of his ability.

“Here, I believe my gifts and talents line up with the needs of the world,” he shared, adding that his tasks include helping the school realize its mission and identity as a Jesuit Catholic institution, overcoming financial struggles, and creating a strategic plan to guide it forward. “The challenges are absolutely overwhelming and getting harder every day. But my Assumption education could not have prepared me better.”

After graduating from Assumption, the Leicester native served four years in the Marine Corps as an artillery officer, achieving the rank of captain. He enjoyed his time training Marines so much that he decided to go into education. “My Assumption professors were such great role models, and I had ideas of becoming an economics professor,” Fr. Simisky shared.

After earning a master’s degree in economics from Boston College, he taught at a Boston high school but continued to attend Mass and retreats with the Jesuits at BC. “I enjoyed Ignatian spirituality and the sense of service, which was fostered during my time at Assumption,” said Fr. Simisky, who entered the Jesuits two years later.

For the next several years, Fr. Simisky’s initial formation in the Society of Jesus took him to a grammar school in Kingston,

Jamaica, a cancer hospital in Bronx, NY, and a jail in Syracuse, NY, before he was sent to study philosophy and work in homeless shelters in Bolivia and Chile.

“The goal was to find God in all of these places,” he said. Three of the next four summers were spent volunteering throughout Russia, working in orphanages, homeless shelters, and summer camps. In 2014, he was ordained a priest and sent to Fairfield College Preparatory School in Fairfield, CT, where after six months, Fr. Simisky was named president.

There, he learned leadership skills to take on the monumental task of running a school across the world, one with economic hardships exacerbated by the pandemic and a new war. “Russia overall is a poor country filled with families of simple means,” Fr. Simisky explained, adding that the $900-a-year tuition is a stretch for most families. “Being able to raise money from them and from our small number of alumni, which is maybe 100, is difficult.”

Fr. Simisky added that finding teachers amid a shortage, let alone religion teachers, is a significant obstacle. “Who do you hire in a country where there are so few Catholics and there are no Catholic universities offering degrees in theology?” he mused.

Though facing seemingly insurmountable odds, Fr. Simisky is hopeful that his faith and Assumption education can make a difference.

“I often think of that beautiful line from the motto of Assumption, ‘Until Christ be formed in you,’ because I was very much an unformed kid who was given the space to develop into a person of responsibility, integrity, faith, and service,” said Simisky. “Assumption allowed me to mature through my many mistakes, and that’s the real role of an educator – to provide that space and loving support so students can grow, knowing we are all works in progress.”

In Tomsk, where he has been since September 2021, Fr. Simisky continues to share the Assumption motto. “The overwhelming majority of students here are nonbelievers or unidentified in their faith,” he explained. “My job is to meet people where they are, to make sure they can see human dignity and God’s image in one another. To love one another is the most important thing we can do. And the need is really great here.”

Due to the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine, Fr. Simisky was unfortunately removed from Tomsk at the end of April 2022. He is hopeful he will be able to return to the school, his students, and the Jesuit community in Tomsk someday soon.

“The challenges are absolutely overwhelming and getting harder every day. But my Assumption education could not have prepared me better.”

FATHER THOMAS SIMISKY, SJ, ’92

Fr. Simisky has immersed himself in the Tomsk community while sharing the Assumption and Jesuit missions.

Assumption Celebrates Conclusion of Record-Setting $50 Million Campaign

ASSUMPTION UNIVERSITY CELEBRATED THE CONCLUSION OF THE ASTONISHINGLY SUCCESSFUL LIGHT THE WAY CAPITAL CAMPAIGN ON FRIDAY, JUNE 10, WITH A GALA HONORING THOSE WHO HAVE SPENT THE LAST SEVERAL YEARS SUPPORTING THE UNIVERSITY’S RECORD-SETTING CAMPAIGN.

After seven years, two of which were plagued by a pandemic, the University raised a historic $50.6 million, 45 percent over its original goal.

“The Board and I are tremendously grateful to each and every one of you,” said Fran Bedard ’81, chair of the Board of Trustees, addressing the audience of benefactors, including several faculty members, administrators, staff, alumni and their families, student mentors, advisory board members, Trustees, and other University ambassadors. “Your generosity of time, talent, and treasure significantly enhances the strength and quality of Assumption and our ability to serve students. The milestone we celebrate tonight is significant in our nearly 120-year history. This successful campaign has a transformational impact on the University and provides great momentum as we continue to enhance our university status.”

“The sun is rising on a day bright with possibility at Assumption – one where we embrace our Catholic identity in educational terms and welcome all, no matter who they may be, who seek to pursue the truth in the company of friends,” said President Greg Weiner, Ph.D. “I stand here with confidence and gratitude – confidence in the Assumption we can build together and gratitude for all you’re doing to make it possible.”

The Light the Way campaign began with a silent phase in 2015 before being publicly announced in 2017. The campaign had an original goal of $35 million and four fundraising priorities: build a new academic center, make athletic facility improvements, increase resources for the endowment, and increase resources for The Assumption Fund. Because of the tremendous success of the Light the Way campaign in raising nearly $16 million more than planned, Assumption was able to broaden its growth, both physical and financial.

The addition of these important edifices and partnerships allowed the University to expand and organize into five schools – the Froelich School of Nursing, Grenon School of Business, D’Amour College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, School of Health Professions, and School of Graduate Studies – leading the way for the approval of Assumption’s transition from a college to a university in June 2020.

The campaign also provided key financial assistance to Assumption students. More than 44 scholarships and endowed funds were established to support student and faculty initiatives, and the University was able to raise more than $500,000 for the Coronavirus Financial Aid Relief Fund to help students and their families impacted by the pandemic.

The University added physical structures to its campus with the additions of the Tsotsis Family Academic Center, which has become the hub of academic life on campus, and the Richard J. and Sophia Catrambone Health Sciences Center, a response to the increased global need for healthcare professionals. In the spring, the University broke ground on its latest project of upgrading the softball field to a multi-sport artificial turf facility, thanks to a matching grant provided by Brian Kelly ’83, HD’12 and Francesca “Paqui” Kelly, HD’22. The University also launched innovative partnerships, such as one with the Worcester Red Sox, that provide students exciting opportunities for internships and community engagement.

Bedard shared that while many individuals were essential to the success of this campaign, the leadership of President Emeritus Francesco C. Cesareo, Ph.D., was the key to the campaign’s success. Bedard lauded President Emeritus Cesareo for traversing the country and “meeting with alumni and friends of Assumption to share a compelling story of the value of an Assumption education – and why they should make a selfless sacrifice to support the institution.”

Unable to attend the celebration in person, President Emeritus Cesareo addressed attendees remotely: “This campaign has been transformative for Assumption with the changed landscape of the campus that resulted from the construction of the Tsotsis Family Academic Center, the Richard J. and Sophia Catrambone Health Sciences Center, and the piazza as the focal point for the shift of the campus to the actual center,” said President Emeritus

“The sun is rising on a day bright with possibility at Assumption …”

PRESIDENT GREG WEINER, PH.D.

Cesareo. “Each of these projects was more than bricks and mortar, but reflected a particular vision that I had, which spoke to the education we offer to our students, the purpose of Catholic liberal education, and our mission as a Catholic institution, which each of these donors understood and for which we are all grateful. The true essence of this campaign and its priorities was the students – this was a student-centric campaign, which was only fitting since my presidency was always student-focused. This evening is an opportunity to express our heartfelt gratitude to our supporters for investing in Assumption and laying a strong foundation for its future.”

On hand to celebrate the success were campaign co-chairs Michael Sullivan ’83 and Carolyn Clancy ’82. Honorary Campaign Chair Brian Kelly ’83, HD’12 provided a recorded message from his home in Louisiana.

“I’d like to extend my sincere gratitude to all who contributed to our campaign and helped us significantly exceed our goals,” shared Clancy. “This will allow us to continue to provide an exceptional education to so many for years to come. Assumption University continues to evolve, expand, transform, and innovate greatly, thanks to your generosity and commitment.”

Sullivan echoed his co-chair’s sentiments. “The overwhelming support of the Assumption community and alumni made this campaign a success,” he said. “The $50 million in capital contributions will position the University well to serve its current and future students’ needs as they prepare to make a meaningful difference in the world. We are grateful to all who made it happen.”

AN EVENING OF CELEBRATION

To commemorate President Emeritus

Francesco C. Cesareo’s 15-year legacy at Assumption, scan here.

1. Barbara Mercier, Donna Coderre, Ron Coderre ’69, Ric Christian, M.D. ’68, Joan Cirillo

2. Trustee James Krukones, Ph.D., Dennis House ’85, Trustee Richard J. Catrambone, D.M.D., M.D., ’81

3. Fran Bedard, Esq. ’81, Chairman of the Board of Trustees, Sandy Bernier Bedard, O.D. ’81, Rebecca Weiner, President Greg Weiner, Ph.D.

4. Katie DiBuono Weaver ’08, Trustee Jon Weaver ’06, G’16, Trustee Emmanuel Larbi ’14, Akosua Agyepong

5. Conway Campbell P’19, HA’21, Vice President for Student Success, Monica Campbell P’19, Michele Mickens, Lyndon Murray P’17

6. Christian McCarthy, John O’Hara, Assumption Golf Coach, Tim Stanton P’17, Mark Fuller P’92

7. Peo Nathan P’21, ’23, Christina Nathan P’21, ’23, Assistant Vice President, Advancement & Donor Services

onward up

Elizabeth Paquette ’20 (left), a senior associate brand manager at Stonyfield Organic, and Lauren Robichaud ’20, G’21 (right), a financial accountant, share how their enriching Assumption education prepared them for the careers they always hoped for.

& ward

EDUCATION THAT ENDURES

ASSUMPTION ALUMNI OUT IN THE WORLD AND IN THE NEWS

BY DAVID PEPIN ‘20

HARD WORK, DETERMINATION, AND ACADEMIC RESOURCES GRANT ROBICHAUD POST-GRADUATE SUCCESS AFTER TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY

Adjusting to college life presents several challenges to any incoming student, but starting college while experiencing symptoms of a brain injury adds a unique new level of challenges. Six years ago, in the midst of her college search, Lauren Robichaud ’20, G’21 sustained a traumatic brain injury that forever changed the course of her life.

Over the summer, Robichaud described her story in a Strategic Finance article entitled “Change Is the One Constant.” One of 1.7 million Americans who suffer from symptoms of traumatic brain injuries, she describes how, while struggling with post-concussion syndrome, light sensitivities, migraine headaches, and many other symptoms, she found solace in the analytical world of accounting through a cost accounting course she took as an undergraduate student at Assumption University.

“The way cost accounting immediately clicked for me was a feeling I hadn’t experienced since my injury,” said Robichard, who now works as a financial accountant for a large U.S. retailer.

Robichaud, a native of Holden, is the daughter of two Assumption alumni – Jim ’84, G’94 and Staci ’86 Robichaud. Robichaud found support during her academic journey from Assumption’s Academic Support Center. Accommodations such as taking exams distractionfree in the library, extra time for exams, and limits to the maximum amount of exams she could take in a single day were impactful in helping Robichaud manage both her academic journey and recovery process.

As a student in Assumption University’s Grenon School of Business, Robichaud discovered that her professors enthusiastically worked to accommodate her specific needs and provide sincere one-on-one attention.

“The support I received from all areas of Assumption was amazing,” Robichaud said. “I built relationships with my professors and mentors … I was very impressed with the genuine concern they expressed for my well-being and my recovery process.”

Robichaud was inspired to excel and demonstrate that the challenges she faced were not going to stop her from chasing after her passions. Not only did she receive her bachelor’s degree in accounting, but she was also named valedictorian of her class.

THE SUPPORT I RECEIVED FROM ALL AREAS OF ASSUMPTION WAS AMAZING. I BUILT RELATIONSHIPS WITH MY PROFESSORS AND MENTORS … I WAS VERY IMPRESSED WITH THE GENUINE CONCERN THEY EXPRESSED FOR MY WELL-BEING AND MY RECOVERY PROCESS.

LAUREN ROBICHAUD ’20, G’21

Assumption University’s MBA program traditionally offers a CPA track for graduate students interested in accounting careers. However, upon discussing her interest in earning her Certified

Management Accountant (CMA) certification with professors Paul Piwko and Jennifer Niece, the trio worked together to create a specialized course load to help her prepare to take the CMA exam. Robichaud and her professors in the Grenon School of Business inserted classes into her schedule in subjects like project management and mergers and acquisitions to differentiate her CMA track from the typical CPA curriculum, allowing her to better prepare for the career she desired.

Robichaud earned her CMA certification, passing both parts of the exam on her first attempt, and graduated with an MBA in 2021.

“One difficult thing about having a brain injury is that you look fine on the outside, so you have to learn to advocate for yourself and the personal challenges you face on a daily basis,” Robichaud said. “While I was a student at Assumption, I became more comfortable with sharing with my mentors what I was going through and asking for accommodations, and I can apply these lessons now to the professional world.”

FINDING A SUSTAINABLE, MISSION-FOCUSED CAREER IN CORPORATE AMERICA

One day, during her junior year at Assumption University, Elizabeth Paquette ’20 walked into the office of her advisor, Professor Cary LeBlanc, to discuss the question that had been consuming her thoughts: “What do I want to do?”

The planned short meeting turned into the two chatting for almost two hours, meticulously discussing potential career routes, local businesses and organizations, industries, internship opportunities, and more. Paquette, who at the time was a student in Professor LeBlanc’s Corporate Social Responsibility course, felt inspired to work for a company dedicated to making change for good in the world. Professor LeBlanc encouraged her to apply to Stonyfield Organic, an organic yogurt and dairy products manufacturer based in Londonderry, New Hampshire.

“We had this two-hour-long chat, narrowing down what I wanted to do and what industries I was interested in,” Paquette said. “Professor LeBlanc inspired me through his classes on corporate social responsibility to do something mission-focused, and we settled on the organic food industry.”

A comprehensive interview process eventually led to Paquette being selected out of hundreds of applicants for a brand marketing internship with the company in the summer of 2019. In September 2020, less than six months after graduating, Paquette was offered her first full-time role with Stonyfield as an assistant portfolio strategy and planning manager.

As she recalled her story to journalist Bruce Horovitz during a recent interview for the Time magazine article “Employers Take

Note: Young Workers Are Seeking Jobs with a Higher Purpose,” Paquette, now a senior associate brand manager at Stonyfield, claims that she was drawn to the company because of their positioning in the organic food industry and their dedication to treating the planet with respect.

“One of the best parts of working for Stonyfield is the culture,” Paquette said. “Everyone works toward making decisions that benefit consumers and the environment. We’re actively working on sustainable packaging solutions and products, so a sort of ‘do-good’ philosophy comes up in our business every day.”

The 2022 Gen Z & Millennial Survey by Deloitte reveals that 90 percent of Gen Zs and Millennials are actively making choices to reduce their personal impact on the environment. The “do-good” philosophy that Paquette refers to is emerging as one of the primary considerations for Gen Z and Millennial professionals when considering an employer.

“There are a lot of people here at Assumption and outside of our community that want to do good in the world,” said Professor LeBlanc, assistant professor of management and marketing. “Not everyone goes into business only because they want to make money. For Liz, her own personal values and inspiration to pursue a greater good in her work matched well with the mission of Stonyfield.

“A lot of students and young professionals are asking themselves how their own desires in the world align with those of the organization when they search for job opportunities,” LeBlanc continued.

Paquette graduated from Assumption University in 2020 with a major in marketing and a minor in management.

PROFESSOR LEBLANC INSPIRED ME THROUGH HIS CLASSES ON CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY TO DO SOMETHING MISSION-FOCUSED, AND WE SETTLED ON THE ORGANIC FOOD INDUSTRY.

ELIZABETH PAQUETTE ’20

CAMPUS NEWS

Assumption University Student-Athletes

Ranked 29th in the Nation for Academic Excellence

The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) has ranked Assumption among the top schools in the nation for its Academic Success Rate (ASR), a ranking that assesses each college and university on the percentage of studentathletes who successfully graduate within six years of enrollment. For 16 consecutive years, Assumption has earned an ASR of 90 percent or higher.

This year, Assumption is ranked 29th out of 300 colleges and universities in the nation, with a 91 percent rate of student-athletes graduating within six years, exceeding the graduation rates of 271 other institutions of higher learning. The University was also awarded the coveted NCAA President’s Award, bestowed upon those colleges and universities that exceed the 90 percent ASR. This is the 13th consecutive year Assumption has finished with an ASR of at least 91 percent.

Six out of 20 teams reported an ASR of 100 percent: Men’s Golf, Men’s Ice Hockey, Women’s Basketball, Women’s Lacrosse, Women’s Soccer, and Women’s Volleyball. Fourteen of the 20 scored an ASR of 90 percent or higher.

Champ on Campus

Tampa Bay Buccaneers long snapper and Super Bowl Champion Zach Triner ’15 returned to the Assumption University campus to speak to students in two Sport Management courses. During his lecture, Triner shared insight into his journey to the NFL and gave students an inside look into the business of being a professional athlete. He even let students from the class try on his Super Bowl LV ring.

2022 IN REVIEW

Assumption University is a place many call home. It is a place committed to intellectual seriousness in the company of friends. Take a look at just some of the events our community put on throughout the year.

Midnight Breakfast

Clubs and Activities Fair

Move-In Day

Career Networking Night

Crown and Shield Awards

Duck Day

Blessing of the Hands for Assumption Nursing Students

Working for Worcester

A Home for Compassionate Caregivers Assumption Dedicates Richard J. and Sophia Catrambone Health Sciences Center

On May 6, the Assumption community gathered to celebrate another significant milestone in the University’s history – the dedication of the Richard J. and Sophia Catrambone Health Sciences Center, a building that will form and empower the next generation of nurses, physician assistants, and other healthcare practitioners to be compassionate caregivers with a foundation steeped in the Catholic liberal tradition.

“When construction began on the building, I said the caregivers being formed in it would be unique, not simply because of the skills they will have learned, but because of the people they will have become,” said President Greg Weiner, Ph.D. “There is no better way to dedicate this extraordinary facility and all that will happen in it than for it to bear Rick and Sophia’s names. For years to come, students of nursing, physician assistant studies, and other health professions will enter this building knowing of the example of its namesakes. Rick and Sophia are

exemplars of skilled and humane healing and the enduring comprehensive value of a Catholic liberal education.”

from modest means, but through hard work and the support of their families, the Catrambones succeeded. They are now financially supporting those organizations and institutions that helped them thrive.

“When I heard that Assumption would be educating nurses, physician assistants, and other healthcare providers, I could not have been more pleased, nor could I be more confident that Assumption would educate not only competent healthcare providers but kind, caring, compassionate healthcare providers in the Catholic tradition,” said Dr. Catrambone, who is also a member of Assumption’s Board of Trustees. He shared that when he attended the Grenon School of Business unveiling and saw the placard for this future building, “something clicked.”

Caitlin Stover, Ph.D., RN, dean of the Froelich School of Nursing, stated, “These students are home, and they are thriving. Assumption is developing the strong and resilient workforce needed in today’s healthcare system in this country, and it is the Assumption graduate who will be the leader of the healthcare team, driving toward health equity – because these are the principles learned here, in this building, together with their professional family, thanks to Richard and Sophia.”

In September of 2021, Assumption announced the naming of its newest building in honor of Richard J. Catrambone, D.M.D., M.D., ’81, and his wife, Sophia, who made a generous lead multimilliondollar gift in support of educating healthcare professionals. Dr. Catrambone credits Assumption for providing him with a comprehensive pre-medical and liberal arts education from which he was able to excel in dental and medical school and build a successful oral and maxillofacial surgery practice. He and his wife came

“My father was the greatest man I ever knew, and he always told me that the best investment you can make is an investment in yourself through education, an education he never had the opportunity to have,” shared Dr. Catrambone. “He was always supporting me and encouraging me. Without my father I would not be here today. It is also fitting that his name is on this building, because we share the same name.”

Dr. Catrambone concluded with an ask of Assumption students. “Someday, when you’re established, pay it forward in any way you can,” he said, “so that you can help Assumption University create opportunities for the future generation of students.”

“Some day when you‘re established, pay it forward in any way you can …“

RICHARD J. CATRAMBONE, D.M.D., M.D. ’81

(left to right)

Richard J. Catrambone, D.M.D., M.D. ’81, Sophia Catrambone, Carina Catrambone, and Christopher Catrambone.

Froelich School of Nursing Formally Dedicated

It was a dedication well worth the wait. On a pristine late summer day on the campus of Assumption University, school leadership, members of the community, and friends and family members assembled to witness a long-held dream of alumnus Christopher Froelich ’77 – the formal dedication of the Froelich School of Nursing.

As a member of a family which spans five generations of medical professionals, Froelich’s seven-figure gift to the University to name the School of Nursing is his way of celebrating his family’s commitment to the medical profession as well as providing the tools of success for future generations of nursing professionals. The Froelich School of Nursing, which recently announced a new post-bachelor’s accelerated nursing track to help address the region’s nursing shortage, cultivates an intellectual community committed to preparing leaders in the delivery of safe, high-quality, and compassionate profes-

sional nursing practice. Graduates are prepared to care for, serve, and promote the health of society.

At the September 10 dedication, Froelich emphasized to the nursing students in attendance that when they chose to become nurses, they “made the most important decision of [your] lives. And to those who come after you, please allow me to challenge you: be inspired by your parents, be inspired by your family, be inspired by your teachers. And most importantly, be inspired by each other,

by your classmates. And by your actions, by what you do and how you do it, by what you say and how you say it. You will inspire each other; you will inspire others as you have inspired me.”

Froelich, a 1977 graduate of the University, is a successful entrepreneur. Among Froelich’s many profitable ventures is Dinova, a corporate restaurant loyalty program he partially acquired in 2010 and helped grow to a network of more than 350 Fortune 1000 companies and 20,000 restaurant locations worldwide. While he remains active in real estate and as a consultant to hospitality concerns, Froelich retired from Dinova in 2018. A resident of Spring Lake, NJ, Froelich holds a bachelor’s degree in history with a minor in education from Assumption and an MBA from Pepperdine University.

“You will inspire each other; you will inspire others as you have inspired me.“

CHRISTOPHER FROELICH ’77

Christopher Froelich ’77 and daughter Erin Froelich Ofeldt, a nurse, unveil the Froelich School of Nursing sign on the Catrambone Health Sciences building during the dedication ceremony.

(left to right)

President Greg Weiner, Ph.D., Dean of the Froelich School of Nursing Caitlin Stover, Dennis Gallagher, A.A. ’69, Emma Anderson ‘24, Christopher Froelich ’77, and Erin Froelich Ofeldt.

U.S. Cyber Command Selects Assumption for Inaugural Academic Engagement Network

Assumption University has been selected by U.S. Cyber Command (USCYBERCOM) to participate in its inaugural Academic Engagement Network (AEN), a select group of college and university partners from across the country that is designed to promote cybersecurity education.

According to the organization, the 84 institutions selected will benefit from partnership opportunities “through collaboration and access to the cyber enterprise via scheduled monthly events and engagements.” USCYBERCOM hopes the AEN engages unique insights from participating institutions that will learn from each other through faculty and student research. The AEN will focus on four main areas –future workforce, applied cyber research, analytic partnerships, and cyber strategic dialogue – which will serve “as an investment in creating a robust and accessible pool of qualified cyber professionals.”

“Assumption aims to foster innovation and encourage entrepreneurship in a digital and global economy through our cybersecurity program,” said Raymond Albert, Ph.D., professor of practice and director of Assumption’s cybersecurity program. “The University’s participation in this elite national network will provide our program and our students the opportunity to be on the front line of the fast-paced and ever-changing field of cybersecurity and access to the most updated techniques and strategies. Access to this dynamic information will most certainly prepare Assumption cybersecurity graduates for a rewarding career in this important field.”

Noting Strength of Academic Programs and Balance Sheet, NECHE Votes to Continue University’s Accreditation

Recognizing several impressive accomplishments of the last decade at Assumption, the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE) voted to continue the University’s accreditation, a critical designation for degreegranting institutions of higher learning, following an 18-month-long process. The University’s next evaluation is scheduled for spring 2031.

In approving the continuation of the University’s accreditation, the Commission noted it was “confident that, with its strong academic leadership and dedicated faculty and staff, Assumption University is well positioned to continue to ‘form graduates known for critical intelligence, thoughtful citizenship, and compassionate service’ well into the future.”

Among several favorable recognitions, the Commission noted Assumption’s evolution into a comprehensive institution, the establishment of separate schools, and the recognition of this evolution by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts when university status was approved. Additionally, significant facilities growth in the last 10 years was noted favorably as well as the strength of the University’s financial status, particularly its 45 consecutive years of operating surpluses.

The 18-month-long process to achieve reaccreditation by NECHE required contributions from students, faculty, and staff, notably the development of the self-study and engagement with members of NECHE’s visiting team. These interactions with members of the Assumption community provided the Commission with a comprehensive review of the transformative work that takes place at Assumption each day.

New England Commission of Higher Education

… Assumption University is well positioned to continue to ‘form graduates known for critical intelligence, thoughtful citizenship, and compassionate service’ well into the future.”

Faculty Receive Tenure, Promotions

Assumption granted tenure and/or promoted several of its faculty who have demonstrated academic excellence inside the classroom and through the sharing of their expertise either through presentations or publications. The University congratulates the professors below for their achievements.

Professors who received tenure:

Nicholas Cioe, Ph.D., Director of Rehabilitation Counseling; Coordinator of SMVF Program (2022)

Karolina Fučíková, Ph.D., Biology (2022)

Christopher Gilbert, Ph.D., English (2022)

Samantha Goldman, Ph.D., Education (2022)

Leamarie Gordon, Ph.D., Department Chair of Psychology (2021)

Angela Kaufman-Parks, Ph.D., Department Chair of Sociology and Criminology (2020)

Benjamin Knurr, Ph.D., Chemistry (2022)

Michael Lewis, Ph.D., Department Chair of Management, Accounting; MBA Program Director (2021)

Karen Lionello-DeNolf, Ph.D., Director of Applied Behavior Analysis (2021)

Laura Marcotte, Ph.D., Chemistry (2020)

Samuel Stoner, Ph.D., Philosophy (2022)

Adam Volungis, Ph.D., Psychology (2021)

Professors who were promoted to full professor:

Bernard J. Dobski, Ph.D., Political Science (2021)

Lisa D’Souza, Ph.D., Education (2020)

Christian H. Gobel, Ph.D., Philosophy; d’Alzon Chair; Director of the Ecumenical Institute (2020)

Carl Robert Keyes, Ph.D., Department Chair of History; Pre-Law Advisor (2020)

Daniel P. Maher, Ph.D., Philosophy (2021)

Molly McGrath, Ph.D., Philosophy; Director of the D’Amour Center for Teaching Excellence (2022)

Cinzia Pica-Smith, Ed.D., Department Chair of Human Services and Rehabilitation Studies; Director of Women’s Studies Program (2022)

Patrick Cullen, Ph.D., Appointed Dean of Grenon School of Business

Patrick Cullen, Ph.D., was appointed dean of the Grenon School of Business at the beginning of the 2022–23 academic year.

“I’m enthusiastic about collaborating with the entire Assumption University community – students, faculty, alumni, friends – to establish a direction for the Grenon School of Business that prepares graduates to make a positive impact as ethical managers and leaders in organizations and society. ... My focus will be on working closely with stakeholders to create distinctive, high-quality programs with relevant and forward-looking curricula that will ensure that the school is meeting current expectations of students and employers while anticipating their future needs.”

A strong advocate for the benefits of a liberal arts education, Dr. Cullen earned a B.A. in American Studies at the University of Nottingham, UK, an Ed.M. in Higher Education at the Harvard Graduate School of Education, and a Ph.D. in Management from the Judge Business School at the University of Cambridge, UK.

Lynn Simmons, MFA

VISITING ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF ART & DESIGN

Education

BFA, Maine College of Art, 2001

MFA, Vermont College of Fine Arts, 2007

Classes Taught at Assumption

Graphic Design I

Graphic Design II

Graphic Design III

Motion Graphic Design

Senior Art Studio Seminar

Typography

Why are the visual arts an important part of a liberal arts education?

The visual arts play an important role in a liberal arts education as another form of expression. It is often through learning how to draw, for example, that new questions about the world around us develop through observation and study. Being able to express oneself visually also helps us to understand the visual world that we live in by increasing our visual literacy.

What attracted you to teaching?

I feel fortunate to have had some excellent teachers in my undergraduate and graduate programs. In many ways, they changed my life and inspired me to want to teach. Teaching presents a way for me to share my experience and expertise with a community of learners and to be of service.

What are some of the challenges you encounter within your field?

One of the challenges that I encounter frequently within my field is that there is often a limited appreciation and understanding of what visual art is and what it can be.

How do you overcome that challenge?

Overcoming the challenge of different perspectives of what visual art is requires looking for those moments to share examples and to educate. One of the ways I introduce the value of visual art to students is through a historical lens, particularly emphasizing how art intersects with culture and society.

What is your favorite medium to work with and why?

I am trained as a sculptor and graphic designer. At this point in my career, working threedimensionally is the bulk of my studio practice. Of all the materials that I’ve used to convey a concept, wood is my favorite material to work with. I love the feel of wood, the smell of it, and the endless possibilities both in traditional woodworking and in unconventional methods.

Talk about the art in this photo.

Birch is one of my favorite trees, and the staff pictured here is one that I keep in my studio for inspiration. The other piece of wood is also for inspiration. It leans comfortably on a wall and also sprawls gracefully across a floor. The blue piece is called “One Thousand Words.” It is a piece of wood from one of my sailboats. I cut a circle to represent a portal and attached a video screen behind it. The content of the video is projected handmade slides containing an image from news media layered with a 35mm slide from my family’s collection.

What is your greatest career accomplishment?

I feel fortunate to be part of the Department of Art & Music here at Assumption. We are a small group dedicated to enriching the lives and careers of our students.

What is a motto you endeavor to live by?

Live each day to the fullest.

Dick Miller, M.D., AP’45, AU’50 and Bob Ouellette, M.D., AP’48, AU’52

Dick Miller, M.D., AP’45, AU’50 and Bob Ouellette, M.D., AP’48, AU’52, Assumption Prep and College graduates, continue to support their alma mater through their estates.

Drs. Miller and Ouellette both entered the field of medicine upon graduation. After completing medical school, Dr. Miller joined the service and eventually established a plastic surgery practice in Western Massachusetts. Meanwhile, Dr. Ouellette opened a practice in Worcester that focused on pain management. Both were longtime supporters of Assumption until their deaths in 2017 – each chaired their class reunions, and Dr. Ouellette served as president of the Alumni Association.

Because of their deep-seated love for Assumption, Drs. Miller and Ouellette purchased insurance policies for Assumption under their names, so that the institution would benefit, as would a child, from their estates. Through these planned gifts, both alumni were able to support financial aid for students in need as well as the newly built Catrambone Health Sciences Center.

Adopting the University, as Drs. Miller and Ouellette did, is just one way to ensure a legacy at Assumption. Your planned gift will be one that lasts forever.

For more information, contact Melanie Demarais, interim vice president for University Advancement, at demarais@assumption.edu or 508.767.7332.

HOUNDS WATCH

Strong Athletic Programs Continue to Win NE10 Championship Titles

When the Men’s Ice Hockey team won its second Northeast-10 Conference Championship at the completion of the 2021–22 season, finishing the season at 16–12–2, it capped off a record year for Assumption’s athletic teams, having earned three Northeast-10 Conference Championships in the 2021–22 year, which is the most league titles ever won by Assumption athletics teams in an academic year.

Men’s Golf also won their respective conference championship, capturing another Northeast-10 Conference Championship title in the 2022–23 season after being five strokes back going into the final day. It was their second straight title and their third in the past four years. The Greyhounds never finished lower than fourth at any invitational this season.

In 2021, Field Hockey reigned supreme with its best season in program history, winning its first-ever NE10 Championship and earning the No. 2 seed in the NCAA Division II Field Hockey Championship. Perhaps even more impressive, the Greyhounds finished the regular season with a perfect 14–0 record, just the fifth time in the last 20 years a field hockey team has gone undefeated during regular season conference action. In 2022, the team finished as regular season champions with a 15–6 record while going 11–2 in the conference and competed in the NCAA Tournament, finishing the season

in the semifinals that took them to Seattle, WA. Field Hockey’s head coach, Annie Lahey, and her staff were named the NFHCA Regional Coaching Staff of the Year for the second straight year.

This fall in the 2022–23 season, Football captured their third NE10 title in program history. The team was led by Northeast-10 Coach of the Year Andy McKenzie. Twelve Greyhounds were named to all-NE10 teams.

Eric Gobiel Appointed New Athletic Director

Assumption University has a rich history of athletic success both in the NE10 and on the national stage, and I am extremely honored to be a part of it. The commitment to athletics is at an all-time high, and our staff and coaches are working diligently to help elevate the department to new heights. We are fully committed to being competitively successful, enhancing the student-athlete experience, and using Division II Athletics to further the mission of Assumption University. On behalf of the Athletics Department, I thank you for your continued support! This is a truly exciting time to be a Greyhound, and we cannot wait to see you in the stands soon! GO, HOUNDS!

Assumption Expands Offerings to 24 Varsity Sports

In May, Assumption announced the expansion of the University’s athletic programs with the addition of Women’s Ice Hockey and Men’s Swimming as varsity sports. Recruitment for these programs is underway with competition expected to take place in fall 2023. Assumption is the first institution in the Northeast-10 Conference to sponsor all 24 sports in the NCAA Division II Conference.

”Through the elevation of Women’s Ice Hockey and Men’s Swimming to varsity sports, Assumption University demonstrates a steadfast commitment to providing opportunities to students to continue

their academic and athletic pursuits,” said President Greg Weiner, Ph.D. ”The addition of these two varsity sports provides enhanced recruitment opportunities throughout New England, the nation, and internationally for students interested in intellectual seriousness, thoughtful citizenship, and devotion to the common good.”

Prior to this promotion to the varsity level, Women’s Ice Hockey and Men’s Swimming fell under the Blue & White Sports program, which began competing during the 2019–20 academic year.

– ERIC GOBIEL

The Assumption Football team celebrates NE-10 win by lifting Head Coach Andy McKenzie in the air.

ALUMNI NEWS

Hello, Greyhound family!

This past year has been exciting as we returned to normalcy with more in-person events. Reunion in June was well attended with one of the highlights from the weekend being the annual Alumni Awards. Congratulations to the 2022 Alumni Award winners: Greg Ugalde, Esq., ’82, who earned the Fr. Louis Dion, A.A. ’35 Outstanding Achievement Award; Tim Cooney ’62, who received the Jack L. Bresciani ’72 Outstanding Alumni Award; Tracy (Baldelli) Whelan ’15, who received the Young Alumni Award; and Joe Foley P’10, founding dean of the Grenon School of Business, who was given the Honorary Alumni Award prior to his retirement on June 30.

Homecoming this fall saw record-breaking turnout as our celebrations returned to the alumni tent in the end zone. Away from 500 Salisbury Street, our alumni enjoyed time gathering in Providence, Boston, and Worcester with our new president, Greg Weiner, Ph.D., as a special guest! From the energy at these events, I think that it is fair to say that we are beyond excited for what the future holds for Assumption under his leadership.

The Alumni Ambassadors continued in our role assisting current and future Assumption Greyhounds through our interactions with both the Admissions Office and Career Services. We welcomed legacy families at first-year student move-in day in August, greeted alumni and their families at Open House in October, and shared our career portfolios with current students at Career Networking Night in November.

We’d love to see you at a future event! Please remember to send your updated email addresses to the Alumni Office to stay up to date on alumni events and what’s happening on campus. And remember, we’re always welcoming Alumni Ambassadors to our group, which is now over 130 strong. If interested, please visit www.assumption.edu/alumni or email us at alumni@assumption.edu to sign up.

Thomas E. Wales, Ph.D. ’98 LEAD OF THE ALUMNI AMBASSADOR PROGRAM

For more information on the Assumption Alumni Ambassadors, please contact:

Amy Logue Gontarz ’01, G’08, Executive Director for Alumni Relations and Donor Engagement alogue@assumption.edu / 508.767.7011

Alumni Reception Roundup

Alumni meet-ups in Providence, RI, Boston, and Worcester were a success. Alumni were able to connect with old friends and meet new ones in the Assumption community.

Alumni Award Winners

Graziano ’10 Delivers Honors Convocation Address

The 38th Annual Honors Convocation, held last April, recognized 85 Assumption students for academic excellence in their respective fields of study. Christina Graziano, Esq. ’10, Assumption Trustee, and a partner at Ketterer, Browne, and Anderson law firm in Washington, DC, served as the keynote speaker. Graziano shared that early on in her career she realized she needed to decide “not what kind of lawyer I wanted to be, but what kind of person I wanted to be.” The values from her liberal arts education helped her find the right path.

Annual Career Networking Night

The annual Career Networking Night showcases alumni from various career fields, all of whom shared the value of the liberal arts degree and how their Assumption experience paved the way to success in their careers. The keynote speaker in 2021 was Stephanie Fleming Montessi ’02, human resources business partner for Meta (formerly known as Facebook, Inc.), who shared the importance of networking in all aspects of one’s life. And in 2022, the keynote speaker was Emmanuel Larbi ’14, a Trustee at Assumption and successful entrepreneur.

“Decide who you are, who you want to be, and endeavor to remain faithful to your values in the face of life’s myriad obstacles and distractions,” Graziano shared. “Allow the tenets of your Assumption education to serve as an animating force behind all the great things that you pursue in this life. … You students are stewards of a rich intellectual tradition, one that long predates you and with the grace of God will endure long after the ink is dry on your diplomas.”

Decide who you are, who you want to be …

(left to right)

President Greg Weiner, Ph.D., Joe Foley P’10, Greg Ugalde, Esq., ’82, Tracy (Baldelli) Whelan ’15, and Tim Cooney ’62

CLASS NOTES

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1968

55TH REUNION

Edmond Laperriere AP’64, UG’68, and his wife, Cathy, spent nearly a year from July 10, 2021 to July 8, 2022, sailing the Great Loop on their boat Just Another Day. The Great Loop is a continuous connection of waterways in the eastern part of the United States, allowing boaters to traverse through natural and manmade waterways.

1970

William H. Mulligan, Jr., Ph.D., was one of the awardees of the 2021 Lana Porter Open Access Initiatives. The award acknowledges and supports faculty, staff, or students who have made significant contributions to scholarship via open access formats. Mulligan and a colleague collaborated on a project in partnership with the University Libraries to digitize back issues of the Journal of the Jackson Purchase Historical Society. He also received a Hibernian Research Award from the Cushwa Center for the Study of American Catholicism at the University of Notre Dame to continue his research on religious women in the Irish Diaspora. Mulligan retired from his post of professor of history emeritus at Murray State University after serving the institution for 29 years. He began his teaching career in 1974.

1974

Barbara Dacri was appointed chair of the board of directors and executive committee of Sexual Assault Response Services of Southern Maine (SARSSM). Prior to retirement, she was the regional vice president of Caron Treatment Centers and longtime executive director of Crossroads in Portland, ME.

1977

Augustine J. Curley, OSB, formerly James F. Curley, was elected the third abbot of the Benedictine Abbey of Newark (Newark Abbey) in Newark, NJ, on May 12. He also received the abbatial blessing at Sacred Heart Cathedral-Basilica at the hands of Cardinal Joseph Tobin on September 15.

1979

Stephen Brennan retired in September 2020 after 40 years with Prudential Financial Inc. During that time, he worked in various capacities in the Individual Life Insurance division, most recently as director of product development. Brennan lives in Randolph, NJ, with his wife, Nora, with whom he has five children: twins Margaret ’20 and Stephen, Jr.; and triplets Kathleen, Tara, and Libby.

Kevin McSherry was recently honored by the United Way of Naugatuck & Beacon Falls (CT) at its 59th Annual Meeting and Celebration. He was recognized with the 2020 Mary Connolly Community Caring Award, which is awarded to an individual who has demonstrated outstanding support to the organization and the community.

Paul Dries has retired after 22 years with RTI International, serving as the chief procurement officer, and relocated to Wilmington, NC. During his tenure with RTI, he led the global procurement organization that provided support to company projects in the U.S., Asia, Africa, Latin America, and the Caribbean. He received many awards and recognitions, but most notable of these was being named the recipient of the Margaret E. Knox Award, which is annually awarded to one company employee for sustained professional excellence. Prior to his time with RTI, Dries served a distinguished 20-year career with the U.S. Air Force, retiring in 1999 as a Lt. Colonel. During his military career, he served in the contracting/acquisition field both stateside and overseas and was the recipient of numerous awards including the USAF Outstanding Officer in Contracting and a Vice Presidential “Hammer Award” from the Secretary of Defense. In retirement, Dries and his wife, Karen (Cardello) ’81, plan to spend time with their grandchildren, traveling, and engaging in volunteer work.

Mary Anne Matys was commissioned as a Lay Assumptionist at Saint Anne and Saint Patrick Church in Fiskdale in September 2021. Father Dennis Gallagher, A.A., ’69 celebrated the Mass.

1981

Steven Castaldi is the global director of research operations for MacDermid Alpha Electronics Solutions and has been with the company for 41 years, completing 16 patents.

1982

Allen O. Massicotte, DDS, and his wife, Lenna, are very proud to have two daughters at Assumption, Julia ’23 and Elizabeth ’24. Dr. Massicotte and his wife also look forward to their son, Roland, currently at St. Paul Catholic High School, enrolling in a couple of years. Three generations of the Massicotte family have attended Assumption.

1985

Leslie (Laquerre) Campbell, D.A., was promoted to associate professor in the School of Business at Southern New Hampshire University. She is also the director of the international business Ph.D. programs.

Tracie Manna Chinetti was promoted to vice president of integrated media at Fuseideas, a full-service advertising agency headquartered in Winchester.

1987

Beth (Conte) Glaspie recently published the children’s picture book Little Pine, a quiet story about belonging and about sharing our gifts, with messages for all ages to take to heart. The book was a collaboration with her aunt, an artist whose work Beth has admired since childhood and felt deserved a broader audience.

1990

Andrew Coston was named vice president of student affairs for Elms College, Chicopee.

1996

Joel Andrade, Ph.D., LICSW, CCHP-MH, senior director of behavioral health services for Centurion Health, was awarded the first-ever Edward A. Harrison Award of Excellence in Correctional Health Care Leadership by the National Commission on Correctional Health Care (NCCHC). He also was elected to the NCCHC Board of Representatives.

Jennifer (Fitton) Davis married Harold Davis on September 5, 2021, in Sterling. Alumni in attendance included Deidre (Fillios) Peters ’95 and Heather (Thompson) Hough ’95

train us to be loyal, a trait of a successful person in any business.”

Boston Globe Reporter Mark Arsenault ’89

Explores Fraudulent Journalism in New Book

BY ERIN CASEY

Mark Arsenault ’89 has spent more than 30 years as a reporter in various newsrooms, covering general news, politics, gambling, and casinos, and conducting investigative reporting as a member of The Boston Globe’s Spotlight team. He is also a successful author who recently published his first nonfiction book, The Imposter’s War, a historical biography about a fraudulent journalist who helped propel the United States into World War I. Arsenault credits Assumption with teaching him the skills critical to achieving it all.

“I learned two vital things at Assumption,” Arsenault said. “How to think and how to write. I was

a philosophy and English double major, and they were equally important to my journalism career.” The late professors Fred Bauer, Ph.D. (philosophy) and Michael True, Ph.D. (English) were Arsenault’s mentors in the classroom, and it was Prof. True who influenced Arsenault to become a wordsmith.

Elsewhere on campus, Arsenault’s participation on the Assumption Cross Country and Track & Field teams schooled him in grit, perseverance, and allegiance. “Journalism is a competitive business,” he said. “I’m very competitive. That’s from sports. Running is training for life. It’s about pushing through suffering now for a payoff in the future. Sports also

Arsenault pushed through the universal suffering brought by the COVID-19 pandemic by writing The Imposter’s War about the bygone Providence Journal editor known as John Rathom and his secrets. Rathom’s story piqued Arsenault’s interest in 2004 when he was a reporter for the Journal. The story he eventually uncovered was one of a famous journalist nationally known for his scoops about German espionage and also for his scandalous personal life, including a murder plot and a libel lawsuit brought by a young Franklin Delano Roosevelt.

Along with the scandals, the overarching theme of the book is particularly recognizable today. “The larger story of the book is about propaganda and how bad actors are always trying to influence how we think,” Arsenault said. “In both Russia’s meddling in the 2016 U.S. election and its invasion of Ukraine, for example, they used the same propaganda tactics deployed by German agents in the U.S. before World War I.”

With strong opinions and false information abounding, Arsenault recalls Prof. Bauer’s obliteration of weak, ambiguous arguments and strives to be fair and accurate in his reporting and writing. “Journalists must be fair to the truth, which means challenging lies and spin,” he said.

ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT

“I LEARNED TWO VITAL THINGS AT ASSUMPTION … HOW TO THINK AND HOW TO WRITE.”

MARK ARSENAULT ’89

1997

Jennifer Jones recently received her MBA in business administration from Fitchburg State University. In February 2020, she was promoted to assistant vice president of mortgage operations at IC Federal Credit Union.

2003

Lisa Neeley was named one of the 2021 Lawyers of the Year by Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly. Neely is a partner and chair of the Trusts and Estates group at Mirick O’Connell in Worcester. She focuses her practice on elder law with an emphasis on Medicaid applications and appeals, estate and special needs planning, probate administration, and guardianship and conservatorship proceedings.

birth: Jessica (Cremin) Oliveri welcomed a son, Leonardo Edward Oliveri, on August 24, 2021.

Jessica Zandan has been promoted to managing editor of The Sun Chronicle in Attleboro, where she leads the newsroom operation. Zandan began working at the daily newspaper in 2001 as a college intern and was hired full time in 2005. Though she left in 2015, she returned to the newspaper in 2017, serving as special projects manager, lifestyles editor, and assistant managing/digital editor.

2005

birth: Trish (Steele) Cassidy welcomed Coleman Steele Cassidy, born in September 2021. She is currently living in Seattle and working as a sales manager for Brooks Running.

2006

Kerry (Sullivan) Moore has joined Kindle Communications, a Chicago-based agency, as a strategist on live events, creative strategy, digital solutions, content, and messaging.

2008

Abby (Lacasse) Levandoski began working for Goodwin University as a marketing content writer.

2009

Martin Prendergast was promoted to tax senior manager for Gray, Gray & Gray, an accounting and business advisory company based in Canton. He joined the firm in 2012.

2010

After graduation, Brittany (Blicharz) Gilbert received specialized training in both adult and pediatric (congenital) echocardiography. She currently works for Yale New Haven Health and Trinity Health of New England. She met her husband, Raymond, in 2019, and they were married at St. Francis of Assisi Church in April 2021.

Juliana (Morrison) Matthews married Derek Matthews on October 15, 2021, in Lincoln. Alumni in attendance included

Katrina Sullivan (center), the daughter of Gretchen Vogel Sullivan ’95, G’96 and Matt Sullivan ’95, and granddaughter of Holly and Jim Vogel ’68, G’70 (back row behind Katrina), signed a letter of intent to continue her family’s Greyhound legacy and attend Assumption University. Katrina holds track records at Plymouth South High School in Plymouth and represented her team at state and regional competitions.

Friends of 6Q celebrating their 50th birthdays in Kennebunkport, ME. FRONT ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: Kirsten Werme, Julie Richardson, Kristin Klayner Levinson, Marcy Loranger Cashman

BACK ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: Kim Cookson, Laurie Green, Kerstin Sampson

15TH REUNION

Betsy (Dowdle) Adalsteinsson, Lauren (Kelly) Chartier, maid of honor Lisa Egan, and bridesmaid Jen Hache

2011

Ellen DiMarzo ’11, G’12 married Jared Brown in October 2021 in Wellesley. Alumni in attendance included Heather Gianfriddo, Gina Casadonte, Shamyre Johnson ’12, and Cameron Hendley ’15.

Dexter Viator was promoted to manager of community investment at the Greater Boston Food Bank in October.

2012

birth: Federico and Leslie (Carriveau) Chalas welcomed their son, Greyson, in 2021. Greyson’s godmother is Hannah Donovan, Leslie’s best friend and roommate at Assumption for four years. They live in the West Palm Beach area of Florida.

Jayson Gallant has been promoted to vice president of strategic partnerships at Ametros, a post-settlement medical funds administration.

Stephen Huehmer recently began his new job as senior director of customer experience at Cofense, a cybersecurity company. He married Chelsey Gianino ’13 on July 31, 2021.

Melanie (Hentz) Laurin started a new position in December 2021 as assistant director of student engagement for Smith College.

2013

Adam Lewis ’13, G’20 is an English teacher at Gardner High School.

Cathy (Doherty) and Gabriel Homiski met in 2011 and welcomed a son in November.

2014

Kristin Flatekval is a senior director of project management at Broadridge in Newark, NJ, a global Fintech leader.

2015

Andrea Garry presented research at the 36th annual conference of the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology (SIOP) in April 2021 on remote work and employee well-being during COVID,

ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT

From Cancer Researcher to Restaurant Entrepreneur

BY ERIN CASEY

Emmanuel Larbi ’14, Assumption Trustee, began his career in the biomedical sciences and is now the CEO and co-founder of Accra Girls Inc. restaurant, one of Boston Magazine’s top 10 must-visit restaurants in Worcester, and ākra Eatery and Juice Bar. When asked about his successful pivot from science to the food industry, he nods toward his Assumption liberal arts education.

“My Assumption education has everything to do with where I am now,” Larbi said. “The whole liberal arts education experience helps cultivate a person. I think that’s the real value – it allows you to be malleable and adaptive and to have your imprint and be able to succeed in whatever field you may find yourself. The education received at Assumption … opens your mind and allows you not to be myopic, and I have to say I have appreciated that.”

Larbi spent several years traveling the country conducting ophthalmology research after graduation, then two years as a cancer researcher at Tufts Medical Center, before seizing the opportunity to become a food services entrepreneur. Growing up in Ghana, Larbi said his family was always very food centered. But he never imagined he would forge a career in the industry. It started gradually, offering sauces and desserts within the community, and grew from there.

Along with his commitment to bringing West African cuisine and cultural education to the masses with locations in the Worcester Public Market and at Polar Park, he is dedicated to community service and involvement through youth mentorship and affiliations with local educational institutions. He and his team seek to diversify their community impact with pop-ups, location takeovers, and educational opportunities for young people.

A self-described futurist, Larbi prioritizes investing time, energy, and resources in supporting young entrepreneurs. He hopes someday he will be able to offer financial support to them as well. “I know what it’s like to have a burning desire to improve your circumstances or to change the world,” he said.

A recent addition to the Assumption Board of Trustees, Larbi also seeks to make a difference by contributing a unique perspective and positively influencing one person at a time, relying on “the ripple effect” to take it from there. “It is an utmost honor and privilege to be serving the University that cultivated who I am and who I’m still becoming,” Larbi said. “There are a lot of things I’m trying to improve on and a lot I want to accomplish in this life, not only for myself, but for my community and the world at large. … For me, it’s always about that impact. What legacy can we leave behind?”

“THE EDUCATION RECEIVED AT ASSUMPTION … OPENS YOUR MIND AND ALLOWS YOU NOT TO BE MYOPIC, AND I HAVE TO SAY I HAVE APPRECIATED THAT.”

EMMANUEL LARBI ’14

10TH REUNION

with a focus on technostress, workspace design, and mental fatigue. She recently joined Deloitte as a human capital senior consultant, supporting a federal client.

2016

Aubrey Lovejoy began a new position working as a graphics and web design specialist at VDC Research in Southborough.

2017

Amber Kelley was received into the Shalom Catholic Community, a private association of the faithful, which is a new community of the Catholic Church with a mission to evangelize young people. She will be heading to Brazil to become a consecrated member of Shalom.

Jurnee Serating-Ware started her own esthetician business, BadGal Esthetics, in August 2021.

2018

Binta Paye started a new position as content senior associate for Wayfair.

2019

Michael McDonald passed the Massachusetts bar exam in July and began work as an associate attorney for Delaney & Muncey, P.C.

Alexandra Orlandi and Paul Piwko, a professor of practice of accounting in Assumption’s Grenon School of Business, spoke as part of the February Work/Life Series hosted by the National Park Service (Blackstone Valley National Historical Park). Together they presented the local area’s history of innovation and national leadership with respect to mental health, as well as a discussion prompt about mental health and wellness at work.

2020

Renee Leavitt sang the National Anthem at a Boston Red Sox game in September 2021. She graduated with a Master of Theological Studies (MTS) from Boston University in May 2022.

Madeleine Sarner is working toward a professional science master’s degree in applied biochemistry and cell biology at the University of Connecticut.

GRADUATE STUDIES G’21

birth: Julia Dino welcomed her son, Raphael Jacob Bandilli, on May 6, 2021.

Victoria Richards was promoted to tax senior staff accountant for Gray, Gray & Gray in Canton. She joined the firm in 2019.

G’22

Andrew Hall received a job as an animal care technician for Charles River Labs following graduation.

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ABOVE: Maj. General Robert G. Catalanotti ’80 (retired) is pictured with Assumption student-cadets at the WPI ROTC Joint Army/Air Force Cotillion, which was held last spring.

BELOW: Thomas ’20 and Quincy Schaper (Wilkins) ’17 were married on July 8, 2022. Noah Brown, Seamus Wallace, Jason Flanagan, and Egan Bachtell, all members of the Assumption football team and the Class of 2020, were groomsmen.

5TH REUNION

ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT

Looking Beyond Your Major

BY ERIN CASEY

Diana Waterman ’17 is passionate about animals – particularly sloths.

“Did you know that a variety of plants, insects, and fungi can be found living in a wild sloth’s fur?” she asked. “These provide excellent camouflage and a backup food source when leaves become scarce!”

As educator and zookeeper at Southwick’s Zoo in Mendon, Waterman shares information such as this, as well as her lifelong fascination with all creatures and a love of teaching. Yet her journey to the role she has held for the past five years was not entirely conventional.

conservation issues. She credits Assumption with her versatility because of her experiences both inside and outside the classroom.

“My liberal arts education through Assumption gave me a well-rounded base on which to build my career,” Waterman said. “I feel I have a greater ability to connect with guests from different walks of life, and use the cultural knowledge gained through liberal arts to make deeper connections between guests and animals.”

With a strong background in biology, Waterman added, she is also a better educator. “Broad skills emphasized in biology, like attention to detail and the ability to work safely as part of a team or independently, are all very applicable to the greater animal science field,” she said.

Rosalie A. (Rocheleau) Grenon P’86 1939–2022

Rosalie Grenon, 82, passed away on January 14, 2022. Grenon, along with her husband of 61 years, David Grenon AP’57, HD’86, P’86, was a friend and benefactor to Assumption for many decades, culminating in their recent gift naming the Grenon School of Business. Her association with Assumption goes back to her father, the late H. Louis Rocheleau ’24, for whom Rocheleau Field is named.

The biology major had little formal training in animal science when she won a highly competitive internship at Southwick’s Zoo, thanks to her experience with horses as a member of the Assumption Equestrian team. Among Waterman’s responsibilities in her current role, she provides daily care for the animals – including feeding, cleaning, healthcare, enrichment, and training – and educates zoo visitors about the animals and their greater

Waterman emphasized that prospective students have several options to pursue while studying at Assumption. “There are an unlimited number of paths to get to where you want to be in life,” she said. “Success will not come just from the title of your major, but from the greater skills you cultivate while exploring that major. My time at Assumption gave me invaluable opportunities to develop animal care skills while also being involved in the club sports community. When it came time to apply to jobs, I not only had a strong educational background but also the greater skills to prove I was the right candidate.”

Born in Worcester, Grenon supported many local organizations and served on several boards, including the advisory boards of the Joy of Music and the Performing Arts School of Worcester, as well as the scholarship committee for the Greater Worcester Community Foundation; she was a corporator for Catholic Charities of Worcester. She is survived by her husband David and their five children, as well as 13 grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.

John V. McManmon, Jr. 1938–2022

John McManmon, Jr., 83, former Assumption Trustee, passed away on February 26, 2022.

McManmon devoted much of his life to championing the cause of the poor and the infirm and supporting his faith through his work with various Catholic charities. He served in leadership roles for several organizations including Assumption’s Board of Trustees from 1995–2000. For his work as a Trustee, McManmon was awarded the President’s Medal from Assumption. He was also recognized for his work with the Bishop John Fitzpatrick Award from the Order of Malta and the Labouré Medal from Labouré College.

McManmon began his career as an investment broker with Paine Webber and retired as a founding partner in First Winthrop Corporation, a real estate management and investment company in Boston.

“SUCCESS WILL NOT COME JUST FROM THE TITLE OF YOUR MAJOR, BUT FROM THE GREATER SKILLS YOU CULTIVATE WHILE EXPLORING THAT MAJOR.”

DIANA WATERMAN ’17

IN MEMORIAM

Rev. Jerome A. Lively, A.A. 1965–2022

Fr. Jerome Lively, A.A., 57, who taught in the University’s Department of Theology from 2002 to 2019, passed away on February 27, 2022, after an illness.

Fr. Lively graduated from Saint John’s Seminary College in 1989 and Weston Jesuit School of Theology in 1999. He also pursued advanced studies in Rome. Fr. Lively made his religious profession on March 4, 1995, and was ordained to the priesthood on May 12, 2002. After 17 years teaching theology at Assumption, Fr. Jerome was named local superior and was the director of faith formation at Saint Anne–St. Patrick Parish, a position he held until his untimely passing.

Benjamin Shih-Ping Shen ’54

1931–2022

Benjamin Shih-Ping Shen ’54 passed away on April 10, 2022. Shen was an accomplished astrophysics scholar who contributed much knowledge and discovery to the field of astrophysics. In 1961, his experiments influenced the science of shielding cosmic radiation during the time of the “Space Race.” He was actively engaged outside of his work as a professor at Pennsylvania State University and served on many boards and committees including the Assumption Board of Trustees from 1999 to 2000.

Shen remembered fondly the many lifelong friends and memories he made while at Assumption. He was a survivor of the infamous 1953 tornado that wreaked havoc on the old Greendale campus and wrote a memoir to remember that day.

He leaves behind his wife, Lucia; two children, William and Juliet; and a granddaughter.

Charles E. Brusard HA’18

1939–2022

Charles Brusard passed away on May 30, 2022. Brusard was a professor in the Mathematics Department at Assumption for more than 40 years. Serving as chair for many years, in 2011 he was appointed professor emeritus. In 2018, he received the Honorary Alumni Award for his dedication and service to the University. He taught countless students and left his mark as an educator.

Brusard enjoyed classical music and had a strong Catholic faith. He is predeceased by his siblings and leaves behind many nieces and nephews.

Edmund Francis O’Reilly, Ph.D.

1935–2022

Dr. Edmund O’Reilly passed away on October 23, 2022. A longtime professor of psychology, O’Reilly founded the Dr. Aaron T. Beck Institute for Cognitive Studies at Assumption in 1996. He was a pioneer of his time, identifying cognitive behavioral therapy as an effective method of addressing psychological conditions. Through his work at the University, O’Reilly aided the Psychology Department in achieving national recognition.

Additionally, O’Reilly loved travel, baseball, and the Worcester Art Museum. An intellectually accomplished individual, he touched many lives through his teaching and leadership.

Jeanne Tolomeo CE’92

1948–2022

Jeanne Tolomeo passed away on December 19, 2022. Tolomeo was a lifelong learner, returning to school at the age of 40. She studied in Assumption’s Continuing Education program and later would participate in courses through the Worcester Institute for Senior Education (WISE), also at the University. Additionally, she served on the Alumni Board from 1993–2001 and became board president.

For many years, Tolomeo was the first person to greet people arriving at the Chapel of the Holy Spirit for the 10:00 a.m. Mass on Sundays.

† Capt. John J. “Jack” Bouvier, MC (USN Retired) AP’57, AU’61

December 13, 2020

† Louis Boyatzi ’72

August 18, 2021

† Anne Chartrand

Former administrative assistant to the president

November 20, 2021

† Michael Patrick “Mike” Lloyd ’75

November 27, 2021

† Lauretta R. (Arventos) St. George-Sorel G’99

November 30, 2021

† Jean-Paul Aucoin, M.D., AP’51, AU’55, P’80

December 8, 2021

† Judith Isabel (DePasquale)

Dennis CE’90, P’80

December 12, 2021

† Luke Rooney ’65

December 12, 2021

† Robert J. Gerardi AP’51

December 14, 2021

† John (Jack) H. Renkens

Former basketball coach

December 14, 2021

† Eric T. Fleming ’84

December 16, 2021

† Reverend George J. Ridick, III ’67

December 21, 2021

† Ronald O. Bouvier AP’55

December 28, 2021

† Peter J. Guenette ’76

January 1, 2022

† Leo Darsigny AP’47, AU’51

January 7, 2022

† Pauline E. Monize G’77

January 10, 2022

† Susan Alinovi G’75

January 13, 2022

† Kyle Connors ’01 January 15, 2022

† Patrick M. DiPierro ’62 January 19, 2022

† Donald Gabrenas

Former special state police sergeant at Assumption

January 21, 2022

† Marie Wall Grant G’80

January 23, 2022

† Orman B. Moody ’90, P’84, P’90

January 23, 2022

† Lucille F. (Fournier/LaForest)

Westberg CE’93

January 26, 2022

† Paul H. Bowler ’75

January 31, 2022

† Eleanor I. (Herman) Cohen CE’73

February 3, 2022

† Daniel J. Blanchard AP’56

February 7, 2022

† Reverend Theodore Fortier, A.A., AP’45, AU’50

February 9, 2022

† Kerry E. Cosgrove ’75

February 11, 2022

† Ann E. Jackson-Gillis G’78

February 11, 2022

† Father Robert E. Gariepy ’58

February 12, 2022

† Andre Montminy, D.M.D., AP’60

February 12, 2022

† John LaPlante AP’47, AU’51

February 13, 2022

† Michael J. Crowley ’81

February 20, 2022

† Sharon M. Davis G’79

February 28, 2022

† Jill A. (Bistany) Lessard CE’91

March 2, 2022

† Jeffrey L. Taylor ’84

March 9, 2022

† William P. Dee ’67

March 10, 2022

† James M. Mastrangelo ’67

March 11, 2022

† Daniel J. Moore CE’86

March 26, 2022

† Roger Albert Fontaine G’80

April 17, 2022

† Joanne (Kosakowski) Wheeler ’80

April 26, 2022

† George Palermo ’73

May 4, 2022

† David Bellerose P’12

May 5, 2022

† Gerald F. Moynihan CE’95

May 5, 2022

† Paul D. Peloquin AP’50, AU’54

May 13, 2022

† William (Bill) H. Ducharme, Jr. ’54

May 19, 2022

† Kathleen M. Riordan, Ed.D., G’69

May 25, 2022

† Ronald Joanis, D.D.S., AP’62, AU’66

May 26, 2022

† Diane B. Racine ’96, G’99

May 26, 2022

† Joan C. Holmes CE’95

June 3, 2022

† Barbara Ann Spence, Ed.D., ’73

June 8, 2022

† Father Richard A. Jakubauskas

G’72

June 9, 2022

† Michael Mahan ’77

June 9, 2022

† Vincent “Vinny” Mischitelli CE’66

June 12, 2022

† Henry “James” Murin G’69

June 21, 2022

† Sr. Alice M. Kenney, SSJ, G’64

June 29, 2022

† John P. Grenier AP’61

June 30, 2022

† Christopher P. Deegan ’70

July 8, 2022

† John D. Hunt

Former Trustee (1980–1982)

July 6, 2022

† Peter A. Moran P’02

Former Buildings & Grounds employee

July 9, 2022

† Ann K. Vanosdol G’86

July 17, 2022

† Sean R. Collins ’92

July 19, 2022

† Ann Marie Corio CE’09

July 19, 2022

† Stephen A. Tuttle ’62

July 22, 2022

† Henri A. Demers, Esq., ’70

July 23, 2022

† Ronald J. Boulanger AP’59, AU’65

July 25, 2022

† Thomas P. Kelly G’76

July 26, 2022

† Beverly Shaw Johnson G’77

August 5, 2022

† Peter T. D. Murphy ’66

August 5, 2022

† Robert M. Prata ’72

August 5, 2022

† David Joseph Gorra AP’69

August 6, 2022

† Leslie J. (Smith) Pentland

G’74

August 13, 2022

† Caroline Kenney ’16

August 18, 2022

† Louis Hebert ’51

August 20, 2022

† Janice (Nutting) Mellyn

G’71

August 22, 2022

† Rev. Dr. Paul D. Kennedy

HD’95

August 24, 2022

† Robert “Bob” Joseph Viens

AP’49, AU’53

September 14, 2022

† Sylvana L. Stinnett G’94

September 19, 2022

† Cecelia Reardon G’57

September 25, 2022

† John H. Meagher, III, Ph.D., G’66

September 26, 2022

† Kevin Pratt ’10

September 26, 2022

† Clarke James Alderman ’76

September 30, 2022

† Margaret Munns G’63

October 7, 2022

† Paul W. Spooner G’89

October 8, 2022

† William “Bill” E. Pederson ’72

October 9, 2022

† Michael Hoban ’71

October 10, 2022

† Richard Arthur Lavallee ’55

October 11, 2022

† Gerald “Gerry” R. Prunier AP’59

October 18, 2022

† Clement Joseph Trudeau ’56

October 20, 2022

† Sister Mary Alice Kline, RSM, G’63

October 26, 2022

† Joseph B. Finnegan G’73

October 29, 2022

† William “Bill” L. Beando AP’62

November 5, 2022

† Sister Ruth Beaudoin G’70

November 12, 2022

† John P. “Butch” Vail CE’66

November 14, 2022

† David Joseph Chartier AP’56, AU’60

December 1, 2022

† Rev. Vincent J. Segotta, Jr., C.P. ’72

December 2, 2022

† Brian T. McGrath ’67

December 5, 2022

† William Francis Gadbois, M.D., AP’59, AU’63

December 9, 2022

† Martha A. Gallagher ’79

December 9, 2022

† Virginia (Hall) McGowan CE’97

December 13, 2022

† Craig R. Lindberg G’90

December 17, 2022

† Patrick J.C. Powers, Ph.D. ’64

December 17, 2022

† J. Brian Murphy, D.M.D., ’65

December 18, 2022

† Michael D. Horan ’79, G’81

December 19, 2022

† Kristin A. Vollero ’97

December 24, 2022

† Rev. Paul L. Gregoire AP’47, AU’51

December 29, 2022

† Sister Angela Deady, SSJ, G’77

December 30, 2022

† Stephen M. Langieri ’96

December 30, 2022

† John P. Dunphy ’68

January 8, 2023

GRENON SCHOOL OF BUSINESS LAUNCHES NEW GRADUATE PROGRAM

Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership

Organizations need strong and effective leaders to drive success in today’s rapidly changing business environment. Our online MA in Organizational Leadership program is specifically designed for working professionals who seek to enhance their leadership skills and significantly impact their organization’s performance. Our program provides a comprehensive curriculum focusing on strategic leadership issues essential to all businesses and organizations. You will learn how to communicate effectively, develop talent, and drive change and innovation throughout your organization.

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The Post-Bachelor’s Accelerated Nursing Track utilizes an innovative hybrid delivery model – allowing flexibility for adult learners who have already earned a bachelor’s degree. In just 16 months, graduates will be prepared for a rewarding career, serving and promoting the health of society in accordance with fundamental principles of healthcare ethics. The program will launch in June 2024.

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The 28-month Physician Assistant program will prepare its graduates, throughout the 12-month didactic and 16-month clinical phases of the program, to enter the healthcare field with the education and skills required to provide compassionate and highly competent care to every patient they serve. Anticipated enrollment of the first cohort is January, 2024.

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