Marywood Magazine Winter 2009

The Marywood University

Legacy Society Securing the future of Marywood—today!

Virginia Collins Shields, Class of 1948, has a long history of support for her alma mater, Marywood University. Her relationship with Marywood has been an important part of her life for more than 60 years.

At the October 2008 Presidential Society Dinner she reflected, “I have helped break ground for new buildings and then watched as those buildings were dedicated. I have seen new programs initiated and opportunities extended beyond the physical limits of Marywood’s campus. I have been honored to see both my name, and that of my beloved late husband, Paul, associated with the beautiful Visual Arts Center that enriches not only the Marywood community, but the entire region. And I have been privileged to serve as a member and chair of this University’s Board of Trustees.” It only seems logical that she, and her late husband Paul, would make significant provisions for Marywood in their estate plan.

“The gift you make in this way can help fund facilities and programs…enable talented students to afford an excellent Marywood education…give Marywood the means to attract outstanding faculty… pioneer new research…and so much more.”

Virginia Collins Shields, ’48 TRUSTEE EMERITA Interested in establishing your legacy? Go to www.marywood.edu, Giving to Marywood or contact Liz Connery at 1-866-279-9663, ext. 2622

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Fall Focus on Human Rights

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Green Architects: The Next Generation

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Human rights awareness received special emphasis in the fall semester.The campus buzzed with rich dialogue and powerful presentations, as students broadened their understanding of global issues and 50 international delegates turned Marywood into a mini-United Nations.

Cover Story

The School of Architecture at Marywood University will produce the next generation of “green” architects.

Marywood is among just a few schools in the nation to require student preparation for LEED accreditation—a professional designation denoting extensive experience in sustainable design and environmental stewardship—a signature component of the new program.The School opens in fall 2009.

Women’s Soccer Team Wins First-Ever Conference Title An unexpected loss in the season’s first game was the deciding factor in an early team turnaround that led the Pacers to a dominating 13-5-3 season and the CSAC Conference Championship.

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ON THE COVER Marywood University takes a leading role in building a sustainable planet by launching a School of Architecture focused on “environmental stewardship.”

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From the Editor

Building Better Tomorrows The innovative vision that created Marywood in 1915 is alive and well.

Throughout its revered history, the strategic planning of this university has endeavored to meet current needs while simultaneously focusing on building better tomorrows.

In our last issue of Marywood Magazine, we looked back, in pictures, at the construction of the first campus building meant for Marywood’s use beyond the original Motherhouse—the grand Liberal Arts Center. In that wonderful photo from so long ago, one of our recent Boland Bros. Contractors at the construction graduates recognized something site of the Liberal Arts Building familiar to her: a family connection.

Bridget Walsh Diehl ’06, a graduate of Marywood’s Physician Assistant Program, wrote to say that the photo featuring the workers who built the Liberal Arts Center—Boland Bros. Contractors—included her paternal relatives. “They are my father’s mother’s relatives (my grandmother, Rosemary Powell, was a graduate of Marywood),” writes Bridget. “We always knew they built Marywood, but then when I ended up going (to Marywood), it was very ironic. I did not grow up in Northeastern Pennsylvania. I grew up in Bel Air, MD.” Discovering a contemporary connection to something so meaningful in Marywood’s history delighted me in multiple ways—as an alumna, as the editor of this magazine, and as an ever-curious student of our institutional history. I reflected on how Marywood has continued to build a brighter future throughout the nearly 100 years of its existence—not just in a bricks-and-mortar sense, but in a spirit of progress that has endured throughout each generation.

Looking once more at this magnificent photo, I can only imagine the excitement that surrounded the construction of the Liberal Arts Center.

However, I think the recent energy generated by the establishment of Marywood’s new School of Architecture might come close (see our cover feature, pages 15-21). Taking yet another innovative step forward, Marywood University will soon prepare the next generation of green architects—future builders of another sort.

Thankfully, the task of building better tomorrows is an enterprise at which Marywood University excels.

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LEADING by EXAMPLE

t’s not enough to tell students to become the kind of leaders this world needs. As a Catholic institution of higher education, Marywood University is called to lead by example. During this past semester, we demonstrated active global stewardship, as well as meaningful educational leadership.

On October 20, 2008, I had the pleasure of making the historic announcement that the Board of Trustees had unanimously approved the establishment and opening of a School of Architecture.

The School, set to enroll 20 to 30 students in fall 2009, eventually will grow to include 300 students.

With a major focus on sustainable design, the Marywood University School of

Architecture will make a distinctive contribution to our region, as well as to our nation and our world. In fact, the very structure housing the School will be a teaching building, both in construction and curriculum. To that end, renovations to the University’s existing Health and Physical Education Center have already begun, and the facility is being retrofitted as a truly “green” building. Guiding this outstanding endeavor is Mr. Gregory K. Hunt, FAIA, who I recently named as Founding Dean of the Marywood University School of Architecture. Ours will be one of the few architecture schools in the country that focuses on green design and requires students to become professionally LEEDcertified. (See more details in our cover feature, pages 15-21.)

Marywood also has given particular attention to human rights awareness.

During the fall, we held several events in support of this effort, including the staging of the dramatic presentation, Speak Truth to Power, and we hosted the three-day Interparliamentary Conference on Human Rights and Religious Freedom (see page 11 for details). We welcomed dignitaries from countries around the world, all of whom attended with the aim of improving human rights in their own nations. As I expressed to those international delegates, recognizing the significance and overarching concerns of human rights issues is only part of the solution—we must convert awareness into substantial, positive actions for the life of the world.

Whether we are building global partnerships or educating globally-minded builders, our mission is the same: “to live responsibly in a diverse and interdependent world.”

Sincerely,

Sister Anne Munley, IHM, Ph.D. President of the University www.marywood.edu

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Ensuring a Legacy in Education G

rateful for their supportive families and thankful for their Marywood education, distinguished alumnae Dr. Barbara Burkhouse ’63 and Ellen Burkhouse ’66 recently honored their relatives and their alma mater in a most meaningful way. At the 2008 Annual Scholarship Dinner, the Burkhouse sisters established the Ann, Mary, and Irene O’Hora Endowed Scholarship, in memory of their mother, Irene; father, Edwin; and aunts, Ann and Mary O’Hora – all of whom supported their quests to carry on the family tradition of service to the cause of education. Ann and Mary taught in the Dunmore School District for many years.

For nearly four decades, Barbara, Professor of Education, was a wellrespected member of Marywood’s faculty, serving many of those years as Chair of the Undergraduate Education Department. She earned her bachelor’s and master’s degrees at Marywood, received her doctorate from Lehigh University, and completed post-

doctoral studies at the University of Kansas Medical Center. Through her service and leadership to numerous councils, committees, boards, and professional organizations, Barbara has brought much esteem to her alma mater. She has been the consummate “teacher’s teacher” throughout her life and career – a trait that persists even in retirement.

After more than three and a half decades of service to the Scranton School District, Ellen Burkhouse returned to Marywood to serve as a guest lecturer, workshop presenter, teacher in the summer “College for Kids” program, and adjunct faculty member. Just when she thought retirement would bring a wellearned rest, Marywood called upon Ellen to teach as a pro-rata faculty member.

Ellen earned her bachelor’s degree in elementary education from Marywood, as

Richard Kane, Ellen Burkhouse’66, Barbara Burkhouse ’63, and Sister Anne Munley, IHM well as an M.S. in Library Science. She continued postgraduate study at colleges and universities across the U.S. and in England.

With the Ann, Mary, and Irene O’Hora Endowed Scholarship, the Burkhouse sisters not only have honored their family but they also have created opportunities for a new generation of teachers.

SALLY SMITH STEWART ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP FUND ESTABLISHED

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eter Stewart wanted to establish a loving tribute to his late wife, Sally Smith Stewart ’66, but believed any effort had to be an ongoing, enriching initiative that would make a positive difference in the lives of others, generating the kind of optimistic outlook that Sally reflected throughout her life.

“This scholarship is meant to celebrate the life and accomplishments of a person who brought joy and happiness to the lives of all she encountered,” expressed Mr. Stewart. “Her love was the most precious gift in my life.”

Sally graduated from Marywood in 1966 with an undergraduate degree in education and spent a number of years as a dedicated teacher. She was the second member of her family to attend Marywood. The first, her Aunt Catherine Smith, was a member of the Class of 1931. Sally was followed at Marywood by her two younger sisters, Jeanne Smith Sordi, Class of 1968, and

Katherine Smith Leavay, Class of 1969.

Characterizing her as the “real deal,” Mr. Stewart said he hopes that this scholarship will perpetuate Sally’s remarkable spirit, especially to those students who will benefit from it.

“Sally had many wonderful qualities,” he recalled. “She was always positive, regardless of some serious setbacks in life. She never asked, but always gave of herself, ready to console when someone needed help and was always respected by everyone she met. Most importantly, she was a loving and caring mother and grandmother, whose influence on her family is impossible to measure. She lived her life based on the spiritual, ethical, and religious values she brought and continued to further develop as a student at Marywood.”

He concluded, “Her family is honored to establish this perpetual scholarship fund in her name at Marywood University.”

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enefactors who have made significant lifetime commitments to Marywood University were honored at the Presidential Society Dinner in the fall, when the St. Alphonsus Society was formally established. This new lifetime giving society pays tribute to St. Alphonsus, a patron saint of the IHM Congregation and of Marywood University.

Benefactors whose lifetime commitments to Marywood have reached or exceeded $500,000 are considered members of the St. Alponsus Society.

“In celebration of these great steps toward the University’s future, we are pleased tonight to welcome, honor, and recognize those leaders among you, who have, through previous gifts, qualified for membership in The St. Alphonsus Society—our lifetime giving society,” stated Sister Anne Munley, IHM, President of the University, prior to awarding medals to the inaugural group of St. Alphonsus members.

The charter members of the St. Alphonsus Society were formally recognized at the Presidential Society Dinner. Pictured seated, from left to right, are Michael and Mary Murray ’51; Sister Anne Munley, IHM, Ph.D., President of the University; Virginia Collins Shields ’48; and Dolores and Michael Insalaco.

Standing, left to right, are Dr. Clayton N. Pheasant,Vice President for University Advancement; Jo Ann Speicher,Tim Speicher;William Lynett; Richard Kane; Mary Jean Lynett; Erin Kane; Sister Mary Persico, IHM, President of the IHM Congregation; Edward J. Lynett, Jr.; Lynda M. Lynett ’66; Frank LaVerghetta; Patrick Fricchione, Sr.; Patrick Fricchione, Jr.; and Dr. Patrick Fricchione.

Additional Members: ††Helen C. ’30 and Mary Elizabeth Loughran ’31, The Maslow Family Foundation, Inc., James J. and Cecilia L. Haggerty, Kresge Foundation, ††Lois German Latour ’51, George and Patricia Lynett ’66,William G. McGowan Charitable Fund, Inc., Paul and Sandra Gaudenzi Montrone ’63, Keith ’76 and Teresa O’Neill, Jeremiah B. Robins, ††Carmel M. Callahan, Marie Carpentier ’67, ††Mary K. Conlan ’53, ††Vincent Cortese, ††Elizabeth FitzMartin Mahady, ††Marie and Harry Pearson, Simplex Industries, Inc., Sordoni Foundation, Inc. Sister Anne Munley presented Keith O’Neill ’76 his St. Alphonsus Society medal in Chicago.

†† Deceased

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From Minefield to Dreamfield Mellow Center

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forty-acre former mine-scarred tract of land in the northeast portion of campus has been reclaimed, and a multi-purpose, synthetic-turf athletic field is planned for a portion of the site. The Marywood University lacrosse teams, among others, are thrilled by this opportunity to expand their inaugural season success. A new fund has been established for alumni and other benefactors to help support the creation of the field.

The reclaimed land, comprising a third of the 115-acre Marywood University campus, borders Olyphant Avenue and interstate 81. The summer 2008 reclamation project was made possible through a Pennsylvania Bureau of Abandoned Mine Reclamation grant.

The new synthetic-turf field will accommodate the varsity lacrosse, soccer, and field hockey teams, and will serve as a practice field for other teams as well as intramural and recreational student athletic purposes. The use of synthetic turf will reduce the number of student-athlete injuries and will be more suitable in regional weather conditions during the collegiate playing seasons. With the addition of men’s and women’s lacrosse in 2007, Marywood now has 14 NCAA Division III varsity teams.

The new $2.2 million, 97,200-square-foot field, which will include a state-ofthe-art lighting system, sound system, and a lightning warning system, is scheduled for completion in June 2009.

Anticipating their own field of dreams, the lacrosse players, in particular, are patiently waiting for the new field. Both men’s and women’s teams played their inaugural year without a home field, having practiced on and played “home” games on rented fields. Despite these challenges, both teams had successful inaugural seasons. The men’s team won their league championship and reached the PAC playoffs, and their coach, Mic Grant, was named PAC Coach of the Year.

If you are interested in sharing in the excitement of this new opportunity for our student athletes, you can make a contribution to the Synthetic-Turf Field Fund at Marywood University by contacting Kevin Edwards at 1-866-279-9663, ext. 4709.

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FERGUS T. MONAHAN Student Lounge Dedicated Improved and expanded facilities for students are a priority at Marywood University, as witnessed by the dedication on November 6 of the Fergus T. Monahan Student Lounge in Marywood’s School of Social Work. Made possible by the support of University benefactor Joanne Aronsohn Monahan, the new lounge is a fitting tribute to her late husband—the founding dean of the Marywood University School of Social Work.

In recognizing the importance of Mrs. Monahan’s continuing commitment to Marywood students, Dr. Joyce White, Executive Director of the School of Social Work, said, “With so many diverse students involved in such a variety of programs, the concept of a special gathering point—an attractive, centerpiece location for all those who share the career goals of our ‘helping profession’—has long been a dream.”

Marywood President Sister Anne Munley, IHM, Ph.D., had the privilege of unveiling the dedicatory plaque honoring Dr. Monahan. She reminded those in attendance that “his vision shaped the school in its infancy and set it on the renowned path it enjoys today, boasting thousands of graduates and a prestigious national reputation.”

Mrs. Monahan has made significant contributions to the Social Work program at Marywood University, including Fergus T. Monahan Endowed Memorial Fund and the Fergus T. Monahan Memorial Lectureship series.

Marywood School of Social Work student Celeste Geering (recipient of the Dr. Fergus T. Monahan Endowed Scholarship),Thomas Monahan (son of the late Dr. Fergus T. Monahan), Sister Anne Munley, IHM, and University benefactor Mrs. Joanne Aronsohn Monahan.

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osé Ayllon thought he would have to take a semester off to work and save money to continue his education at Marywood University. After exploring his possible choices—none of which seemed to suffice—the business student from West Grove, PA, was fully prepared to defer his dream of pursuing a B.B.A. degree, until he could earn enough to actually finance it on his own.

Just as the end of the last semester approached, José learned about the McGowan Scholarship at Marywood University.

Sponsored by the William G. McGowan Charitable Fund and based on the experiences of the successful entrepreneur for whom it is named, the McGowan Scholars program provides selected colleges and universities with scholarships to help students who wish to pursue a business education.

Designed to encourage leadership ability, interpersonal skills, and a significant involvement in academic, campus, and community activities at an accredited business school, the

McGowan Scholars program also recognizes academic achievements, excellence of character, a spirit of innovation, and the entrepreneurial potential of its recipients. The scholarship was tailor made for a student like José Ayllon.

“This scholarship was sponsored by a great man who, like me, had a dream,” said a grateful José. “I applied, and a few months later received a call notifying me that I had won the McGowan Scholarship. That moment and that call changed my life and my future completely.”

Now, as he continues his dream—uninterrupted—of earning a degree in business, José reflects, “I still do not have enough words to thank everyone involved in this wonderful fund, for changing my life, and my future in the ways they have. It has been an honor to be the recipient of such a prestigious award.”

In photo above: Leo McGowan,Trustee of the McGowan Charitable Fund; Michele McGowan; José Ayllon.

McGowan Community Room Dedicated at Swartz Center

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Monsignor McGowan’s Dynamic Legacy The late Monsignor Andrew J. McGowan, Trustee Emeritus of Marywood University, was honored in October during the dedication of the McGowan Community Room, located in the University’s conferencing area of the Swartz Center for Spiritual Life. Lauded as the embodiment of the Biblical depiction of “a cheerful giver,” speakers and attendees alike recalled memories of Monsignor McGowan’s unique blend of faith, wisdom, dedication, patience, understanding, and irrepressible humor.

Monsignor McGowan served three terms on the Marywood University Board of Trustees, two of them as Vice Chair of the Board. After his retirement from the Board in

2004, he was granted the distinction of Trustee Emeritus, in recognition of his exemplary work. His dedication to Marywood was evidenced in Sister Anne Munley; Marylou Chibirka,portrait artist; many other ways, most visibly Michele McGowan; Leo McGowan; and Richard Kane, through the major gift support invested by him and his family that Marywood University Board Chair made possible the renovations of the former Human Services Center into what is Presidential Medal and are members of the now the William G. McGowan Center for St. Alphonsus Society.

Graduate and Professional Studies, a building “Monsignor McGowan would be that bears the name of his late brother. A delighted to associate his name with any Presidential Scholarship was designated in space designed for the community,” Monsignor McGowan’s name, and he and his commented Sister Anne Munley, IHM, family also were awarded the University’s President of the University. www.marywood.edu

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The President’s Annual Report 2007-08 ONLINE—another “GREEN” Initiative!

Marywood University has taken yet another step in support of “living responsibly in a diverse and interdependent world,” as our mission states. Beginning with the 2007-08 edition, our President’s Annual Report will be published exclusively online. This change from printing and mailing more than 32,000 copies of a 40-page book each year supports the University’s continuing efforts to identify and enact sustainability measures. The publication of an online-only edition of the Annual Report will conserve energy and resources, and will eliminate significant landfill-bound and printing by-product waste. See the newest edition of the Annual Report at www.marywood.edu/annualreport.

KRAFT continues SUPPORT

Dennis Toomey, Manager, Human Resources, at Kraft, Inc., recently visited the Food Lab in the O’Neill Center for Healthy Families to present a $5,000 check to support pilot testing of the Wellness Toolkit, a Marywood-designed interactive curriculum for students in grades 5 through 8, which helps prevent childhood obesity through nutrition education and the promotion of physical activity. Kraft’s initial support in 2006 enabled Marywood University to secure additional resources for further development of the Toolkit from the Scranton Area Foundation and the Margaret Briggs Foundation. Featured in the photo are: Renée Gregori Zehel, Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations, Marywood University; Dan Woodside,Wellness Toolkit Curriculum Developer and Trainer, Marywood University; Dennis Toomey, Kraft Foods, Inc., Manager, Human Resources; Sandi Graham,Wellness Toolkit Curriculum Developer and Trainer, Marywood University; and Ann Loyek,Wellness Toolkit Project Director, Marywood University.

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Outstanding Philanthropists

In celebration of National Philanthropy Day 2008, the Greater Pocono Northeast Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) recently recognized Helen Bernstein Miller ’36 and the Maslow Family Foundation for their efforts and energy to advance nonprofit organizations throughout Northeast Pennsylvania.

In addition to her service to Marywood, Helen also volunteers with the Girl Scouts, the United Jewish Campaign, and the American Cancer Society. A former Scranton School District teacher, Helen worked in Alumni Relations at Keystone College prior to retiring from Lackawanna County as a supervisor in the County’s Computer Department. Helen is quick to respond to any request for help.

Most noted for their commitment to the arts and education, the Maslow Family Foundation has contributed more than two million dollars to Marywood University, including the creation of the Maslow Study Gallery in the Shields Center for Visual Arts. The University also houses the Maslow Collection of contemporary art. Founded by Mr. Richard Maslow and his children, the Foundation works to improve the lives and dignity of those whose social and economic needs are greatest; to make the lives of the residents of the Wyoming Valley richer by nurturing and promoting the arts in the region; to help children with special needs; and to honor a commitment to the community through giving.

Sister Anne Munley, IHM, Ph.D., recently thanked Helen Miller and the Maslows at the AFP Award Recipient Breakfast at the Radisson in Scranton. Featured in the photo are Helen Bernstein Miller ’36; Melanie Maslow Lumia; Sister Anne; and Allison Maslow.

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SPEAK TRUTH TO POWER & INTERPARLIAMENTARY CONFERENCE

Fall Focus: Human Rights AMBASSADORS FOR CHANGE

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s part of Marywood’s mission to challenge students to broaden their understanding of global issues, students witnessed a powerful and renowned play, Speak Truth to Power. The play, which followed fall convocation, was a reenactment of the testimony given by human rights victims across the globe.

During the convocation, Sister Anne Munley, IHM, Ph.D., President of the University, directly addressed Marywood’s role in human rights awareness, stating, “Marywood University, as a Catholic institution, must engage critically to observe, meet, and advance human rights, here in our own community, as well as in the global community. We must see things realistically, as they are, but, at the same time, work as ambassadors for meaningful change—because our position as a learning, teaching community calls us to this important work.” She added, “We are

educators; therefore, we are liberators—of minds and hearts—empowered to make a positive difference in the face of the harsh realities of this world.”

Sister Anne cited her own experience as an example. She shared that during the three years she worked in Rome, she collaborated with the International Organization for Migration (IOM) in developing a training program to educate and link Catholic Sisters throughout the world to prevent and combat trafficking in human persons.

As part of the team, Sister Anne went to Nigeria and Thailand to work directly with Sisters involved in prevention, victim assistance, and reintegration efforts.

She concluded, “I realized the difference that ordinary people like you and me can make in engendering hope, empowering, and restoring life to persons exploited for greed and/or pleasure.”

WORLD COMES TO CAMPUS

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arywood University became the epicenter of global dialoguing when the Interparliamentary Conference on Human Rights and Religious Freedom was held on campus from November 23-25, 2008. Delegates represented 30 percent of the world’s population and included parliamentarians and dignitaries from Sudan, Chile, Kenya, Moldova, and China, among many others. Conference delegates discussed ways to implement legislation in their nations to support human rights affected by a wide spectrum of issues, including environmental protection, extremism, counterterrorism, sovereignty, and religious freedom. The conference ultimately passed a concluding document that encourages countries to conserve natural resources, establish national human rights institutions, and work to make clean water available to all.

This year’s session at Marywood University in Scranton was the fifth Interparliamentary Conference and the first held outside a national capital. Earlier conferences were held in Rome, Brussels, and Washington, D.C.

Read more about the Interparliamentary Conference at religionandpolicy.org

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FACULTY BOOKS

How Child Abuse Victims Discover Healing Looking to biology to create a metaphor that helps victims of child abuse understand its lingering effects, John Lemoncelli, Ed.D., Professor of Psychology, expands on his longtime research in this area through the publication of A Mind of Its Own: Healing the Mind and Heart of the Parasite of Childhood Abuse.

He states in the text, “A parasite has entered into your system as contaminated love. If it has its way, it will invade your psyche—your soul—and consume its host.

But you need not give this parasite one more day of your life. You are not damaged; you are not a bad person. You have an illness from which you begin recovering today.”

Released in September 2008, A Mind of Its Own: Healing the Mind and Heart of

Angela LaRosa,a second-year graduate student in Secondary School Counseling, with Dr. Lemoncelli at his on-campus book signing in November.

the Parasite of Childhood Abuse is published by Avventura Press (http://avventurapress. com/index.html), and is available through national online book retailers.

Exploring the Challenges of Caregivers for the Elderly Current research findings indicate that more and more Americans will take on the role of caregiver for an elderly parent. In his new book, Caregiving and Elderly Parents—Concerns, Issues, and Recommendations: A Psychologist’s Perspective, Frank Mrykalo, Ed.D., Professor of Psychology, addresses many of these challenges.

Recognizing the myriad of issues that caregivers face within their individual circumstances, the book provides specific recommendations for the most commonly experienced personal, interpersonal, and familial problems. Dr. Mrykalo addresses the demanding nature of the caregiver and the impact that stress can have on both the caregiver and the elderly parent.

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Dr. Mrykalo holds a doctorate from Lehigh University. In addition to his fulltime work as a faculty member in the Department of Counseling/Psychology at Marywood University, he is also a part-time consultant for the Social Security Administration. A licensed psychologist, he was in private practice for over 30 years. He is a member of the American Psychological Association.

Released in August 2008, Caregiving and Elderly Parents is available through the publisher, Publish America, at www.publishamerica.com, or from national online book retailers.

Sister Mariam Merits Distinguished Lifetime Achievement Award Sister Mariam Pfeifer, IHM, Professor and Director of the Music Therapy Program, received the 2008 Honorary Life Membership Award at the 10th Annual American Music Therapy Association (AMTA) National Conference on Nov. 20, 2008, in St. Louis, Missouri.

This award is given to an individual with distinguished service in the field of music therapy voted by the board of directors of AMTA. The recipient must exemplify extraordinary service, teaching, and dedication. Sister Mariam has served on the Board of Directors of AMTA and as a committee chairperson. Currently, she serves as the President of the Mid Atlantic Region of AMTA. “I am very pleased to receive such a high honor,” Sister Mariam stated. “I have given my life for music therapy and I strongly believe in everything it stands for. I hope my years of hard work can reward others through the gift of music therapy.”

Sister Mariam has been a member of the Marywood community since 1977. She helped start the Music Therapy program in 1979 and has been the director ever since. She has been honored with many accolades for her service to the profession. In 2007, Sister Mariam played a key role in starting the Master of Music Therapy Program.

Additionally, she has presented during conferences around the world from Italy to England to California.

AMTA supports the progressive development of the therapeutic use of music in rehabilitation, special education, and community settings, and is committed to the advancement of education, training, professional standards, credentials, and research in support of the music therapy profession.

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MARYWOOD EDUCATORS HONORED Susan M. Perlis, Ph.D.

During the Fall Academic Convocation two faculty members were honored for their distinctive service and commitment to scholarship in their respective disciplines. at-risk students. Actively involved with University committees and professional organizations, Dr. Perlis has presented at numerous conferences and provided faculty development workshops at colleges and universities throughout the Northeast.

Services Center, and, as a core member of the Psy.D. faculty, he is vigilant in assuring that the program meets and exceeds the accreditation standards of the American Susan M. Perlis, Ph.D., Associate Psychological Association. His strong record Professor of Education, has been named as of publications and research contributes to Marywood’s CASE Professor of the Year. the knowledge base in his discipline. Dr. An acronym for the Council for the Palmiter’s research mainly focuses on Advancement and Support of Education, David J. Palmiter, Ph.D. assessing and treating various disorders in CASE has recognized extraordinary service Distinction in Discipline Award children. He has a distinguished list of to undergraduate education through the service and contributions to his David J. Palmiter, Ph.D., Professor of Professors of the Year program since 1981. discipline—through working with students Recognized as an outstanding, creative, Psychology, is an excellent and demanding to prepare them to be competent, ethical, teacher known to his students and and demanding teacher, Dr. Perlis is colleagues alike for the rigor of his courses and caring professionals; through providing masterful at developing meaningful professional development for practicing and his expectations for high quality assignments and very focused on professionals; through leadership in state student work. This award was established promoting the success of students. Her and national professional organizations; and ability to work effectively and passionately several years ago by the Marywood faculty through a deep commitment to promoting to recognize a colleague for outstanding with undergraduate students has greater understanding of psychological contributions to his or her profession. developed over her many years in higher Dr. Palmiter administers the Psychological issues and practice in the general public. education and dedication to working with Marywood University’s 2008 CASE Professor of the Year

President Emerita’s New Job Focuses on INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION

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fter a well-deserved sabbatical following her 2007 retirement as Marywood’s 10th President, Sister Mary Reap, IHM, Ph.D., President Emerita, has returned to campus, accompanied by a great deal of enthusiasm and a new job that embraces her primary loves of teaching and international cultures.

As the Director for International Affairs, she works with Marywood University students who study abroad, as well as international students who are studying at Marywood. While it’s a definite change from her previous role at the University, Sister Mary is delighted with her increased interaction with students, including creating a welcoming environment for the international students attending Marywood. There are 60 students from 25 different countries currently studying at Marywood University on both graduate and undergraduate levels.

In a recent interview with Marywood’s student newspaper, The Wood Word, Sister Mary acknowledged that studying abroad changes people, and one must approach the experience with an open mind and an eagerness to experience that particular culture.

“The world is an exciting, wonderful, diverse place,” observes Sister Mary. “The more time you spend in other cultures, the more compassionate and understanding you become.” www.marywood.edu

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Marywood Students Provide Free Hearing Screenings to Local Head Start Programs The Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders at Marywood University partnered with the Scranton Lackawanna Human Development Agency, Inc., to provide speech-language and audiology screenings to children at the local Head Start Centers in the Mid Valley, Dunmore, and Scranton areas. The program provides services that can detect early difficulties or disorders in hearing, language, or speech. Undergraduate and graduate students, under the supervision of Speech Language Pathologists and Audiologists from Marywood University, screened the children. The program completed 47 speech-language and 296 hearing screenings. The program will continue to operate during the spring semester.

Marywood University CSD Students Bryna Rickenbach, Marissa Ruda, Jean Pinto, Emily Ceraul, and Kristie Meehan

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Dr. Rundell’s Respiratory Research Garners GLOBAL MEDIA COVERAGE

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arywood University undergraduate student Nina DePalma presented a research study, Neural Basis of Auditory Emotions, at the European Societies of Neuro Psychology Conference in Edinburgh, Scotland. Ms. DePalma is a SpeechLanguage Pathology major, with a minor in Psychology and a concentration in Deaf Studies, in the Reap College of Education and Human Development.

Ms. DePalma’s research focused on the study of mirror neurons in the brain, including the difference in heart rate and skin conductance, among 25 volunteer undergraduate students as they heard sounds of vocal emotions. She conducted the study with Dr. Vijayachandra Ramachandra, faculty mentor in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders, and recent Marywood graduate Sara Lisiewski ’08.

“If I didn’t attend Marywood University,” Ms. DePalma said, “ I would not have had these opportunities to research topics that interest me, or to visit Scotland, where I had the chance to meet and interact with researchers from around the world.”

Ms. DePalma also co-authored a paper, “The Role of Mirror Neurons in Processing Vocal Emotions: Evidence from Psycho physiological Data,” with Dr. Ramachandra. The research paper will be published in The International Journal of Neuroscience.

In addition, Ms. DePalma traveled to Africa last spring with Marywood University’s Campus Ministry for a service learning trip. A native of Southington, CT, she plans to graduate in May 2009 and will pursue her master’s and doctoral degrees in Speech-Language Pathology.

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Kenneth W. Rundell, Ph.D., FACSM, Professor of Health Science and Director of Respiratory Research and the Human Physiology Laboratory in the College of Health and Human Services, was recently featured in The New York Times, Time Magazine, Los Angeles Times, International Herald Tribune, CNN, ESPN, Sports Illustrated, Men's Health Journal, China Post, Science Magazine, Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, National Science Foundation newsletter, and The Baltimore Sun, for his extensive research on the effects of air pollutants on athletes. Dr. Rundell’s research was quoted in the context of news reports covering the impact of Beijing’s air pollution on Olympic athletes’ performances.

In addition, he was featured on cable TV network ESPN and in a front page article in the New York Times for his study on athletes using the drug, Viagra, to enhance athletic performance in polluted air. The World Anti-Doping Agency is sponsoring Dr. Rundell’s work with a $90,000 grant. WADA will use the research to determine whether to ban Viagra use among athletes.

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n April 22, 1970, twenty million Americans, including students on nearly every U.S.

college campus, participated in a “teach-in” called Earth Day. This nationwide peaceful demonstration occurred at a time when Americans were using leaded gasoline to drive their heavy metal cars, openly dumping manufacturing waste into rivers, tossing household and personal trash wherever it landed, and living in c i t i e s w h e re t h e ve r y a i r t h ey b reat h e d wa s p o i s o n o u s .

It was the dawn of the modern environmental movement, and over the next four decades, Earth Day activism inspired legislation, massive clean-up, and the eventual absorption of environmental consciousness into the American mainstream.

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Indeed, today’s college and high school students— raised in a culture focused on “green” practices— not only live a green lifestyle but also expect that “This professional school will play a vital role in the the world they inherit will embody that consciousness. Some of these students anticipate advancement of higher education in Northeast taking leadership roles and personal responsibility Pennsylvania. We will be preparing a new generation in preparing for a more sustainable world.

And yet, new, broader environmental challenges of architects focused on environmental stewardship face not only our next generation but also our entire planet. Global climate change alone has and sustainability.” forced a sense of urgency upon all nations to act Sister Anne Munley, IHM, Ph.D. now to adjust our lifestyles for the sake of future President of the University generations. World leaders have already begun to take bold steps toward solving complex environmental problems. And in the life of the Marywood University has taken a leadership role in this ordinary citizen, “green” consciousness has moved beyond arena by committing significant resources to create a new simply changing consumer habits. Citizens and institutions have School of Architecture focused on “environmental begun to take greater care in how we live, and plan to live, with stewardship.” The first class of this next generation of “green” each other. Among such initiatives, planners include sustainability practices in the construction and rehabilitation of architecture students will be enrolled in fall 2009, with 20 to 30 the very places in which we live, work, play, shop, and worship. freshman students, and a goal of eventually enrolling 300

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ARCHITECTURE The School of Architecture facility is already under renovation with expected completion of the first phase in time for the entering class in August 2009.

The facility will showcase sustainable design practices with the goal of achieving LEED “Gold” Certification.

“We have an obligation to be good stewards of the gifts God has entrusted to us—especially the environment,” said Dr. Cimbolic. “The building itself will be a teaching lab, constructed with a sensitivity to environmental design.”

The newly renovated building will include:

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students. The School of Architecture—the first in Northeast Pennsylvania—will occupy an existing campus facility that will be retrofitted using sustainable building practices established by the U.S. Green Building Council, of which Marywood University is a member.

At a news conference on campus in late October, Sister Anne Munley, IHM, Ph.D., President, announced the Board of Trustee’s approval of the new Marywood University School of Architecture. “Renovations will begin immediately on the University’s former Health and Physical Education Center to create a spacious, state-of-the-art School of Architecture facility adjacent to Marywood University’s highly acclaimed Art studios and galleries,” Sister Anne stated, “This major investment by the University reflects our confidence that this professional school will play a vital role in the advancement of higher education in Northeast Pennsylvania.

We will be preparing a new generation of architects focused on environmental stewardship and sustainability, continuing a long Marywood tradition of environmental responsibility and global consciousness.”

Starts Here k A green, or “living,” vegetated roof for increased thermal insulation;

k A system for capturing rainwater from the roof to supply water for toilets;

k A passive cooling system employing innovative “chilled beam” technology;

LEED Makes Program Distinctive Marywood’s School of Architecture will be one of only a handful in the nation to mandate preparation for LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) accreditation—a signature component of the program. The LEED rating system, developed by the U.S. Green Building Council, was designed to encourage the global adoption of sustainable green building and development practices by architects.

“After passing the LEED exam, students will earn a professional credential distinguishing them as graduates with extensive expertise in environmental stewardship,” said Peter Cimbolic, Ph.D., Marywood University Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs. “Students receiving both the professional degree and LEED Professional Accreditation will be uniquely equipped to make substantive contributions to contemporary architectural practice.”

Dr. Cimbolic explained that government contracts, corporate and institutional clients, and industrial/home

Each student will have an individualized work space designed to accommodate a laptop computer, drawing board, storage for personal items, and integral pin-up wall surfaces.

The facility will feature a primary circulation spine connecting both sides of the campus, and this will enable passersby to view the work produced by the students.There will be two levels of studios, and a threestory Commons surmounted by a continuous clerestory glazing system that will harvest abundant natural light throughout the day.The Commons will serve as the building’s agora (in ancient Greece, the place of public assembly)—an open, shared, central space for educational exchange among students and faculty. Here, learning will be dynamic and often unprogrammed.

Additional features include a fully-equipped woodshop, plaster-casting room, Computer-Aided Design (CAD) Lab, flexibly-furnished classroom space, and a small reference library adjacent to the design studios.

k Recycled construction material; of the maple floor of the current k Preservation gymnasium area;

k Bamboo desk tops.

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DEGREE TRACKS: PRE-PROFESSIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL Marywood University’s School of Architecture will offer two tracks: pre-professional and professional.

The pre-professional degree, Bachelor of Environmental Design in Architecture (B.E.D.A.), is a fouryear undergraduate program that focuses on acquiring the skills needed to design buildings and to understand the impact of designs on physical, aesthetic, social, and ecological environments.

The professional degree program includes the fiveyear Bachelor of Architecture (B. Arch) and the six-year

Master of Architecture (M. Arch).The B.Arch program builds on the pre-professional program by adding courses in professional practice, LEED Accreditation, and a selection of more focused program electives.

“The M. Arch degree is the most rigorous of the programs of study,” says Dean Hunt. “After obtaining the pre-professional degree at Marywood, students pursuing the M. Arch degree will need two years of graduate-level study. Certain qualified students may accelerate their M. Arch program for completion in one-anda-half years.”

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builders are more actively seeking LEED-certified architects to work on their projects. Increasingly, architectural firms are being judged by the ratio of LEED-certified architects they employ.

Marywood’s long-established position as a regional leader in art education played a significant role in the development of the new architecture school. The University has more than 400 art students and features nearly 100,000 square feet of studio and gallery space devoted to every aspect of education in the arts. “The School of Architecture will occupy a spacious facility in the heart of campus adjacent to the University’s Art centers,” Dr. Cimbolic stated. “The close proximity to these places of creative exploration will encourage cross-disciplinary learning and discovery.”

Prior to joining Marywood University, Dean Hunt was Vice Chairman and Director of Design for Leo A. Daly, an international architecture firm. He was previously Dean of the School of Architecture and Planning at Catholic University for seven years, and a faculty member of the School of Architecture at Virginia Tech University for 18 years. Dean Hunt is a Fellow of the American Institute of Architects (AIA), and is a past president of the Virginia Society of AIA. “Architects design physical worlds that directly impact people at many different scales and in many different contexts—interiors, houses, buildings, plazas, streetscapes, and urban landscapes, as well as consumer products and digital environments,” Dean Hunt said.

Veteran Architecture Academician Heads Program

Opportunities Abound for Architecture Grads

An architect experienced in professional architecture practice and architecture education will lead the region’s first architecture school.

Gregory K. Hunt, FAIA, was named Founding Dean in November.

Dean Hunt joined Marywood in June 2008 as a consultant and was integral in developing the School of Architecture and its curriculum.

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“Looking ahead to the second and third decades of the 21st century, the need for architects will expand, even beyond today’s increasing demand.” Dean Hunt said, “Population and demographic shifts, healthcare needs, environmental degradation, industrial and commercial growth, the conservation of our noteworthy buildings,

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Marywood The graduate level component of the architecture school will serve the region very well, according to Dr. Cimbolic.“The M.Arch degree will contribute to the growth and changing needs of Northeast Pennsylvania,” he said,“and, in a broader sense, the entire Northeast U.S. Beyond that, the Marywood University School of Architecture will attract students from across the nation and the world, because of the program’s unique focus on LEED accreditation and sustainable design.”

The Marywood University School of Architecture will apply for National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB) candidacy status in the fall of 2009.

NAAB grants candidacy status to new programs that have developed viable plans for achieving initial accreditation. Candidacy status indicates that a program should be accredited within six years of achieving candidacy.

Most first-time visitors to Marywood University are spellbound by the beauty of the 115-acre hillside campus.“Green” is often the first word that comes to mind, given the vast spaces in that natural color and the care evident in maintaining the land surrounding the 27 campus buildings. However, the University’s environmental stewardship has also extended beyond the campus itself: This Magazine is Green! Marywood Magazine is printed on recycled paper

k using vegetable-based inks, using Sappi Flo Dull Cover & Text Stock (FSC)

manufactured with 10% post-consumer, recycled content.This saves 11 fully grown trees, 3,967 gallons of water, and 8 million BTUs of total energy, as well as preventing 656 lbs. of solid waste and 1,210 lbs. of greenhouse gases.

“Green” building practices. The University has used environmental

k stewardship in the construction of its newest facilities, including lighting, water usage, heating, and air conditioning systems that reduce waste.

Annual Report goes Green. By changing to an online-only presentation of

President’s Annual Report, the University is reducing its carbon footprint, k the saving trees, water, energy, and solid waste. (www.marywood.edu/annualreport) Green Power. In 2005, at the urging of the student environmental group,

the University began purchasing five percent of its power in “renewable k Pugwash, energy credits” in support of electricity produced by wind turbines.The purchase, more expensive than standard energy, is an investment in the future of the planet.

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National Arboretum. The University’s campus was given this designation in 1997, one of just 89 such designations in the nation, by the American Public Gardens Association. More than 100 types of trees and foliage are managed on the campus arboretum, in the interest of scholarship as well as species preservation.

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Green Building Member. The University is a member of the U.S. Green Building Council, a national organization responsible for the establishment of the LEED Certification program and the promotion of sustainable design practices.

Mine-scarred Land Reclaimed. Nearly 40 acres of Marywood University’s

were reclaimed from mine-scarred status in summer 2008 through a k campus project of the Pennsylvania Bureau of Mine Reclamation. (See full story on page 8.)

Environmental Art. The University has commissioned an ecological restoration

k project by an acclaimed environmental artist, Patricia Johanson. (See full story on page 20.)

Gregory K. Hunt, FAIA, Founding Dean, Marywood School of Architecture, is the former Dean of the School of Architecture and Planning at Catholic University.

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Van Go. The University recently purchased an electric-powered van, called the “Van Go,” for campus transportation and security.

In Case You Forgot. Marywood University’s color has always been Green! The

“Green” School of Architecture gives added meaning to this nearly centuryk new old identifying tradition.

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outmoded transportation infrastructure—all of these conditions pose mounting challenges to the design professions, most especially to architects.”

Opportunities for the next generation of “green” architects may come sooner than expected. A green infrastructure fund to make existing buildings more energy efficient has been broadly discussed as part of the Obama Administration’s economic stimulus plans. Such plans are mentioned in the context of a “green jobs” initiative and a broad rebuilding plan for bridges, schools, utilities, and other aging parts of the national infrastructure. The role of an emerging generation of architects schooled in environmental stewardship may be significant in the successful execution of such plans.

Professional impact will begin immediately in Northeast Pennsylvania, according to Dr. Cimbolic. “We have already received commitment from regional architects not only in supporting our classroom and studio teaching, but also in opening their doors to student internships and advanced training. In this Northeast region alone, the School will have an

immediate impact as a great service to area architectural and engineering firms, especially in the opportunity of having LEED certified architects as part of these firms’ portfolios.”

“The next generation of architects must possess a world view, a holistic sense of design, and a skill set that includes creative problem solving,” according to Dean Hunt. “Good architecture education prepares students to enter many branches of the profession, depending on their individual talents and interests. Many of my former students have been very successful in areas beyond traditional practice, including working in digital visualization, architectural photography, historic preservation, construction management, real estate development, architectural graphics, and interior design— among many others,” he said .

Teaching “Responsibility” Continues at Marywood Environmental stewardship is integral to the mission of this University. “From the very beginning,” Sister Anne stated, “the

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arywood University has commissioned an acclaimed environmental artist to design the ecological restoration of a section of campus.

Patricia Johanson, a founder of the environmental art movement, will create the design for a four-acre site adjacent to the recently reclaimed 40-acre tract in the northeast section of campus (see “From Minefield to Dreamfield,” page 8).The project is the result of nearly three years of work focused on environmental stewardship by two Marywood University faculty members—Dr. Linda Dugan Partridge and Pam Parsons.

Earlier this year, Dr. Partridge and Ms. Parsons convened “Fresh Perspectives—New Solutions,” a series of presentations by

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internationally-acclaimed visiting environmental artists.The presentation was made possible through assistance from the Willary Foundation.

In 2007, environmental artist Patricia Johanson toured Lackawanna County and expressed interest in the anthracite region’s rich history and the residual impact of mining on our environment. Ms. Johanson has designed major ecological restoration projects in San Francisco, Dallas, and Salt Lake City, as well as internationally (Korea, Kenya, Brazil, and China). Her designs address the unique ecological, social, and historic context of the site where she works.

In May 2008, a public meeting among Ms. Johanson, municipal representatives,

nonprofit organizations, and community members resulted in an engaging and exciting discussion regarding a Land Design/Environmental Remediation Initiative, including the construction of the newly commissioned work of environmental art on the Marywood University campus.

Ms. Johanson’s enthusiasm and eagerness to collaborate on a design offer a unique opportunity, given her international reputation in the art and environmental communities. Marywood University

"Sagittaria Platyphylla" (the Delta Duckpotato), a Johanson project at Fair Park Lagoon, Dallas. For more information on Johanson’s environmental art, go to www.patriciajohanson.com.

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ARCHITECTURE ART EXHIBITS FEATURED at MARYWOOD GALLERIES IN FEBRUARY: 2/7-3/22 Frozen Music: Frank Gehry and the Walt Disney Concert Hall, Mahady Gallery; Reception: February 7, 2009, 6-8 p.m.

Gil Garcetti Talk: Comerford Theatre February 11, 7 p.m.

Demonstrates design solutions and the fabrication of complex shapes for the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles (at left); Accompanying images by photographer Gil Garcetti.

2/7-3/22 BUILD! Pennsylvania Architects Suraci Gallery; Reception: February 7, 2009, 6-8 p.m.

Examines the work of Keystone State architects.

is seeking funding to support the engineering and construction phase of this project.Through such support, contributors will be advancing environmental stewardship at Marywood through the creation of a model aesthetic and environmental attraction.To offer your support, please contact Renée Zehel in the Development Office at (570) 961-4715 or rzehel@marywood.edu.

A Johanson project in Petaluma, California, will convert raw sewage to drinkable water. The polishing ponds form the image of the Salt Marsh Harvest Mouse, which lives on the site.

Marywood mission has included responsibility for the physical world around us, and this program is a manifestation academically of nearly a century of dedication to that principle. With the support of our alumni and benefactors, as well as all of the Marywood community and the Northeast Pennsylvania region, we hope that the School of Architecture, along with the many other outstanding programs we offer, will propel Marywood University forward, and that our institution will be recognized as one of the premier Catholic universities in the nation.”

The modern environmental movement is nearly forty years old. It started on the first Earth Day with a nationwide “teach-in.” At Marywood University, the teaching continues; and the next generation of “green” architects will learn to be key contributors to the sustainability of our places of work, home, play, and worship. As environmental stewards, graduates of the School of Architecture will take a leadership role in this vital responsibility. “Green” has a new meaning at Marywood University.

For more information, go to www.marywood.edu/architecture

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WOMEN’S SOCCER TEAM

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acers coach Andrew Smith believes that a tough loss in rolled through the Colonial State Athletic Conference (CSAC) their first game at Delaware Valley was the catalyst that for the rest of the season, posting nine shutouts in the process. led the Marywood University women’s soccer team to In the championship game, the Pacers’ defense shut down its first-ever championship season. an aggressive Gwynedd-Mercy team, and the Pacers’ offense The team had beaten Delaware Valley the year before, and, scored two decisive goals. After their 2-0 victory, the Pacers even though Delaware Valley was stronger this time around, were named Champions of the CSAC. Coach Smith knew his team should have won. But he refused What made them champions? “Balance,” said Coach Smith. to let the loss set the tone for the season. After the game, he “By not having one or two dominant players, we became a let his players know that the loss was unacceptable. dominant team.” He also attributes their success to the fact “I made it clear that I had higher that they never gave up. expectations for this team than any “We were always confident that we other I had ever coached, because they could come back from any type of were different from any other group,” adversity,” he recalled. “We had so said Coach Smith. “I knew they had much depth on our bench that we - Coach Smith’s charge leads to the potential to win it all.” knew we could score at any time, so Championship Season In a scene we never assumed that we wouldn’t come back.” right out of Knute Rockne – All The deciding factor for the winning season was essentially American, Coach Smith gave his that the game-tying or game-winning goal could come from team one final instruction after any one of the team’s starters–or the 20th person off the that first loss. He said simply, “We bench. For the season, 20 of 24 field players had either a will not lose again!" goal or an assist for the team.

The team came together after The CSAC 2008 Champion Pacers earned a spot in the that, beating FDU-Florham 1-0 in its NCAA playoffs, but lost 5-4 in a double-overtime battle with next game. They played a very Washington and Jefferson College. tough non-conference schedule in “Technically,” Coach Smith explained, “the NCAA first round their next eight games, and then championship game was not a ‘loss’ since Washington & Jefferson advanced on penalty kicks after a tie. “I told my team that we are one of only a few teams in the entire country Andrea Barker was named that can say their season did not end on a loss!” The Pacers Regional All-American. finished their championship season with a 13-5-3 record.

“We will not lose again!”

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Student Athletes in Action Borrelli, Wolfsberger Each Claim Individual Titles

Men’s Lacrosse Team Volunteers for the Cure

Marywood University head men’s and women’s cross country coach Kevin Borrelli won the 13th annual Steamtown Marathon, while Pacers assistant coach Heidi Kevin Borrelli Heidi Wolfsberger Wolfsberger finished crosses the finish claimed first place first among women line to win the in the women’s runners on a beautiful 2008 Steamtown division of the October day in Marathon. marathon.

Scranton.

Borrelli, in his first year at the helm of Marywood’s teams, battled much of the day with Keith Pierce before overtaking him with two miles remaining in the 26.2 mile course that wound from Forest City to downtown Scranton. Competing in the marathon for the first time, Borelli finished with a time of 2:22:41.

Wolfsberger, running in just her third career marathon, dominated the women’s field and built a five-minute lead over the race’s first ten miles. From that point on, Wolfsberger had her sights set on the marathon record, but finished just 27 seconds off the record pace with a time of 2:44:28, nearly ten minutes faster than the women’s second-place finisher.

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Midnight MADNESS

Marywood University’s Men’s Lacrosse team recently volunteered at the 18th Annual Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure in Scranton. The team arrived early in the morning to help set up for the event, handed out water to race participants, and stayed long after the race’s conclusion to clean up.

The all-day event is one of the largest fundraisers in Northeastern Pennsylvania in the fight against breast cancer. Several thousand participants took part in the race. “It was a truly moving experience for our student-athletes,” said head coach Mic Grant. “To meet survivors and the families affected by breast cancer was an inspiration to our team, and their overwhelming response was that this is a cause they will continue to support in the future.”

Marywood University men’s basketball player Prince Blacknall has been named to the Colonial States Athletic Conference (CSAC) Player of the Week Honor Roll. The senior guard averaged 18 points as the Pacers opened the 2008-2009 campaign by splitting a pair of games at the Frank Lospitalier Classic hosted by Mount St. Mary’s College.

Marywood University’s Women’s Basketball team was tabbed second in the CSAC North in a pre-season coaches’ poll.

Gwynedd-Mercy College’s Women’s Basketball team was selected as the pre-season favorite in the CSAC. Five Marywood cross country runners earned CSAC postseason awards. Lauren Rustad, Melissa Kreppel, Amanda Misiak, and Colleen Spring all captured All-Conference accolades on the women’s side, while Mike O’Neill won the CSAC Sportsmanship Award.

Four Marywood University field hockey players have been named to the CSAC AllConference team. Caitlin Hadzimichalis, Mary Potorski, and Carrie Glenn were all First-Team selections, while Emily Wentzel earned an Honorable Mention nod.

Caitlin Hadzimichalis CSAC All-Conference First Team Christie Cimbolic, Sister Anne Munley, IHM, President, and Dr. Peter Cimbolic, Provost, enjoy the festivities of Midnight Madness.

For more Sports information go to mupacers.com

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We NEED You! Reunion is right around the corner and we want you to come back to campus, catch up with friends, and stay overnight in Madonna Hall. Help make your reunion the best yet. The Reunion Weekend Committee is looking for alumni from the classes of 1959, 1964, 1969, 1974, 1979, 1984, 1989, 1994, 1999, 2004.

Get involved. Help plan your class party.

Call for Nominations Alumni Recognition Awards The Marywood Alumni Awards Committee would like to invite nominations for the 2009 Marywood Alumni Awards. The awards will be given at the Annual All Class Luncheon during Reunion Weekend on June 6, 2009. These prestigious awards are given to alumni who demonstrate the core values of Marywood University in their daily lives. Following are the awards and criteria for nomination.

The Sister M. Denis Donegan Award for Long Term Service to Marywood is the most prestigious award bestowed by the Marywood Alumni Association. It is bestowed on alumni of Marywood University who have provided a minimum of 25 years of service to Marywood and who, through their personal and professional contributions, have visibly embodied Marywood’s mission by using their Marywood education in ways that demonstrate the University’s call to live responsibly in a diverse and interdependent world.

The Recent Alumni Award of Excellence for Professional Achievement will be given to alumni who have demonstrated significant professional achievements within 15 years of Graduation from Marywood University (Undergraduate and Graduate).

Awards for Excellence are bestowed upon alumni who have demonstrated professional achievements or personal accomplishments in a course of study in one of Marywood’s four colleges including: Excellence in Creative Arts and Management Excellence in Education and Human Development Excellence in Health and Human Services Excellence in Liberal Arts and Sciences For more information on awards criteria or to nominate someone, please go to www.marywood.edu/alumnionline and click on Awards. For more information call or e-mail the Alumni Office: (570) 348-6206 or alumni@marywood.edu

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his fall, Marywood Alumni Online–a blog on Wordpress.com–was launched as a way to connect Marywood alumni and let graduates swap stories, share pictures, and comment on their classmates’ successes.

A blog is a website that’s updated frequently with stories, descriptions of events, announcements, links, and photos about a specific topic.

Since the Marywood Alumni Online blog launched in September, it’s been viewed more than 3,900 times. Many other alumni have visited the newly redesigned Marywood University website and the alumni webpage. All Marywood alumni are invited to join the conversation to connect with your friends and classmates, to stay current with what’s happening on campus, and to leave a comment for your fellow graduates.

Marywood alumni have also formed groups in Facebook and networks in LinkedIn. The sites are managed and maintained separately from Marywood University, but they offer alumni the opportunity to connect in other places online. Facebook is a social networking site started to introduce and connect college students that now reconnects people of all ages who have lost touch with their friends.

LinkedIn is a business-oriented professional networking site where individuals share and make professional contacts.

Want to stay connected to Marywood alumni on the Web? Check out the blog at MarywoodAlumniOnline.wordpress.com, join the growing communities on Facebook and LinkedIn, and make sure you register your e-mail with Marywood University by sending your name and class year to alumni@marywood.edu.

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Mildred Von Bergen Heffelfinger ’35 She that delights afield to play Spilling her laughter on the way…

So began the poem, inscribed with the photo of Mildred Von Bergen, Marywood graduating senior, in the 1935 Tourmaline. She was Millie to her classmates.

Reliable was the single word the yearbook staff selected to describe her.

Both the verse and the one-word characterization proved not only appropriate, but prophetic for Mildred Von Bergen Heffelfinger, a woman born into that “greatest generation”, both shaped by her time and a shaper of her world. She would dare to step out, reflect joy in whatever circumstance she found herself, and unfailingly make a difference for those around her.

When she graduated from Scranton Central High School in 1931, Marywood wasn’t part of Millie’s plans. She had intended to attend Mount Holyoke and major in French and English. But the world was plunged into the depths of the Great Depression, and the expense of a distant college was beyond her reach. She “settled” for Marywood, close enough to attend as a “day hop” from her home on Scranton’s Colfax Avenue.

“I see a lot of similarities in that time and today’s economic situation,” Millie noted. Nevertheless, her change of plans was, she said, the most fortunate thing that could have happened to her. At Marywood, she majored in Home Economics. “More practical,” she pointed out, “and besides, I always liked food and cooking.”

She put her degree to work as a teacher, first in Scranton, then in New Jersey. She also taught science and English (in which she’d minored) as necessity arose. She’d found a way to incorporate the love of literature and poetry that had originally inspired her college plans. “What wonderful instruction I had at Marywood!” she said. “I enjoyed my teachers. The Sisters did their best to encourage us; we felt cherished.”

Millie continued to teach through the war years; she

ALUMNIProfile married, divorced, and raised a son, Roger, now division controller with SCANA Energy, a natural gas marketer.

Ultimately, with the daring of a generation of women who had been inspired to take new directions, Millie became a dietitian. She worked for major food services in New Jersey, New York, and Florida, eventually becoming a traveling supervisor, overseeing half a dozen cafeterias. She accepted a position with ARA Food Service in Philadelphia, for which she also traveled, overseeing operations in hospitals, schools, colleges, and businesses.

Millie retired at age 70, but that did not mean suspending her activities—or seemingly, even slowing down. From her days on Marywood’s campus, Millie had always been busily “afield.” She was vice president of her senior class; a member of St. Elizabeth’s Guild, the Athletic Association, the Glee Club, the Poetry Club, and a member of the Tourmaline staff.

Today, at 95, she is still a leader, still a nutritionist, still a teacher. At the senior apartment complex where she lives in Decatur, Georgia, she volunteers at the county food pantry, helping to oversee food orders. She is a docent at a local museum. She teaches knitting, crocheting, and tatting to apartment complex residents, and she started a knitting group whose current project is knitting hats for the homeless. She plays piano for the chapel in the complex and is historian for Church Women United of DeKalb Co. “It’s important to keep your mind active,” she said.

Reading is a passion. She founded a breakfast reading club, which has been meeting to read and discuss current books for more than 20 years.

It has been nearly three quarters of a century since Mildred Von Bergen Heffelfinger left Marywood, diploma in hand, to begin a distinguished career of service to her profession, her family, and her community. Today—as then—she epitomizes “reliable,” and she still plays happily “afield…spilling her laughter on the way.”

“What wonderful instruction I had at Marywood! I enjoyed my teachers.The Sisters did their best to encourage us; we felt cherished.”

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CIAO!

Class of ’70 Friends Explore Italy

FIRST WEDDING at MARIAN CHAPEL

The wedding liturgy of Meredith Force ’04 and James Cozzarelli ’05, celebrated on November 15, 2008, was the first such ceremony ever held in the new Marian Chapel, Swartz Center for Spiritual Life, at Marywood University. The happy day was the culmination an engagement which also took place on campus, at the University’s tennis courts—an event chronicled in the Spring 2008 edition of Marywood Magazine (“A Match Made at Marywood”). The couple met as Marywood students, and they wanted to embark on this next phase of their lives at the same place where their relationship began. Serving in their wedding party were several alumni, including John Sabia ’04, Kaitlin Saber ’03, and Shannon Pascoe Bott ’04. The entire Marywood University community extends best wishes to the newlyweds!

CHANGE YOUR YEAR!

Stay Connected through Class Year Preference Option You graduated in 2004. Your friend graduated a semester later…and another needed an extra year and a half to finish his degree. Yet, you all feel part of the same class. No matter what year your diploma states, as long as you are a Marywood graduate (from ANY decade), you can state a preference for which class year you’d prefer to affiliate with for reunions and other alumni gatherings.

Don’t feel left out as Reunion Weekend approaches for the honor classes of your friends! If you didn’t graduate in a year ending in “4” or “9”—but feel most closely associated with the members of a class that did—let us know, and we will note your preference for invitations and related mailings of your preferred class year. (All official Marywood transcripts will still reflect your actual graduation date.)

Contact alumni@marywood.edu or call 570-348-6206, if you are interested in changing your class year affiliation for alumni gatherings.

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Marywood alumni Michele Abbott McDade ’70, Dolly Dirienzo Michalczyk ’70, and Mary McGraw Coviello ’70 tour the Valley of the Temples, Agrigento, Sicily.

Three alumnae from the Class of 1970, along with their spouses, recently enjoyed a “fabulous trip” to Italy. The tour began in Sicily and continued up the Amalfi coast to Rome. The friends treasured the sights, sounds, and cuisine of the Italian culture. Michele Abbott McDade ’70 states, “It was wonderful to share the beauty and history of Italy as we renewed our friendships and memories of our Marywood days.”

See “Travel with Marywood” on the next page to learn about opportunities to travel with fellow alumni at special group rates.

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DinnerwithStrangers Dinner With Strangers: it has the ring of a Hollywood romantic comedy, perhaps starring Hugh Grant (or, in an earlier era, Cary Grant).

At Marywood University, however, Dinner With Strangers—although as deserving of thumbs-up reviews as a clever movie script—is part of a joint effort by the Alumni Association and Career Services Office to strengthen ties between Marywood graduates and students, helping to smooth student segues from college to career with the help of alumni expertise.

The Dinner With Strangers program will provide an opportunity for Marywood students to socialize and network with graduates while enjoying a delicious meal. The plan is for alumni, parents, and/or friends of Marywood to host students for an evening of good food and conversation. By the end of the evening, of course, strangers will have become friends.

Volunteers can participate as hosts or guests for an informal dinner—home-cooked, delivered, or set at a favorite restaurant. Alumni volunteers are asked to share life experiences with five to seven students, typically talking about education, life after college, current

events, career paths, and other topics of special interest. The goal of the program is to better equip students for life after college, while creating a network of support and building friendships through the common bond of a shared alma mater.

The leading scriptwriter for this innovative initiative is Stacy Andes ’97 (M.A. ’99), who has worked with Ellen Wolfe, Director of Constituency Relations, and Christine Whitney, Assistant Director, Career Services.

“We’re very excited about this program,” Stacy says. “We hope to host the first events in January. We plan to set up hosting opportunities in students’ home areas, in settings that are familiar and comfortable, and where students can participate over breaks. Alumni response,” she adds, “has been terrific.”

Other initiatives also planned by the committee include mock interviews utilizing Flash technology, and a “Bright Lights, Big City” program that would offer career field exposure over a period of several days.

TRAVEL Marywood with

SAN JUAN, ST. THOMAS, AND GRAND TURK

JULY 27 - AUGUST 4, 2009 Sailing to San Juan, St. Thomas, and Grand Turk aboard the Carnival Miracle INSIDE: $1,299 PP DOUBLE OCCUPANCY, BALCONY: $1,599 PP DOUBLE OCCUPANCY • Roundtrip transportation from Scranton to New York Pier included.

• Price includes all meals, entertainment, taxes, and port charges.

IRELAND

SEPTEMBER 27 - OCTOBER 4, 2009 Traveling to Killarney, Dingle, Galway, Ballina, Connemara, and Dublin SPECIAL GROUP RATES: $1,899 PP DOUBLE OCCUPANCY and $2,199 PP SINGLE OCCUPANCY • Transportation from Scranton to JFK International Airport included.

• Price includes airfare, hotel, meals, transportation, and taxes.

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NEWS & EVENTS from Marywood Alumni Chapters

CHAPTERS On the Go SOUTHEASTERN CHAPTER Submitted by Ann Cancelli Bonanni ’75 • In September, the Southeastern Chapter held a Fall BBQ at Lake Oconee, Georgia, hosted by alumna Ellen DeHihns ’67, and her husband, Attorney Lee DeHihns.

ChapterSpotlight: Marywood Alumni Club of the Philadelphia Region Members of the Philadelphia Region Alumni Club welcomed the holiday season at one of the nation’s most beautiful botanical settings: the renowned Longwood Gardens (above). The club planned a memorable evening, which included the spectacular Christmas Light Show and concert by the Cherry Hill Choral Group at the gardens, plus a pre-event happy hour at the nearby Gables Inn. Patty Comey ’73, who has led planning activities for the club, noted that the response was so enthusiastic that more tickets needed to be ordered to accommodate the number of people who wanted to attend the event. The club is hoping to sponsor more such events for the coming months.

Among the ideas are a wine tasting, a cooking class, an Old Forge pizza party, and, of course, a Phillies game in the spring. Details are forthcoming, so Patty encourages Marywood alumni in the Philadelphia area to log onto the Marywood website, and fill out a profile.

“Many invitations to events and meetings are sent via email,” says Patty. “We hope all Marywood alumni from the Philadelphia region will join us online. It’s the best way to stay connected, and we’re always delighted to meet more of our fellow graduates.”

For these and more upcoming events please go to www.marywood.edu/alumnionline and click on Calendar of Events.

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Upcoming Projects and Events: • A wine tasting event is being planned for January 18, 2009, at the Dunwoody Country Club, Atlanta. Details to follow.

BALTIMORE/WASHINGTON CHAPTER Submitted by Marilee M. Pennington ’75 • A luncheon meeting to plan upcoming end-of-the-year events was held in DC in September.

• Sister Anne Munley joined alumni and friends on October 24, 2008, at the University Club for the annual reception hosted by the Washington D.C. Chapter.

• We are currently holding a series of “happy hours” at regular times on Thursdays. The first was held in Arlington, VA, the week after the November election. Shawn Cullen ’96, a local alumnus, is helping to host.

Upcoming Projects and Events: • Planning for a private White House tour is in the works.

• After the holidays, we would like to have a wine tasting event or some similar activity.

ARIZONA CHAPTER Submitted by Victoria Klitsch Randall ’69 • The Arizona Chapter has been promoting Marywood in local schools/youth groups.

Upcoming Projects and Events: • The next Chapter meeting will be held at Barbara Brodeur’s ’49 home, January 17, 2009, 9:30 a.m.

• An event with Sister Anne Munley is planned for February 7, 2009, in Scottsdale; Location: Talking Stick Golf Club.

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Gatherings

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Alumna Ellen DeHihns ’67 and her husband, Attorney Lee DeHihns, hosted a BBQ at Lake Oconee, Georgia. Left to right: Ellen Svatek DeHihns ’67,Thalia Volpe Eden ’76, University Trustee Mary Collins Murray ’51, Chapter President Ann Cancelli Bonanni ’75, Denise Bennett ’82, Bridget Moran Gianino ’01, University Trustee Joan Banick Brooks ’65, Elise Torrado VanderMeer ’95, and Geraldine Flood Weadick ’64.

A group of Marywood graduates, hosted by Eugenia Warady Mule ’53, met at the Valley Hunt Club in Pasadena, CA, in March. Seated, left to right: Eugenia Warady Mule ’53 and Jean Wahlstrom ’50. Standing, left to right: Dr. Clayton N. Pheasant,Vice President for University Advancement; Jennifer Scott Ell ’02; Joyce Vieau Fink ’54; Grace Ressler ’69; Kathleen Sammon Chesavage ’45; Albert Chesavage; Cheryl Leoniak Craig ’91; Christopher Ell ’03; and Lisa Henry ’01.

W H AT ’ S H A P P E N I N G …

ALUMNI GATHERINGS AND CHAPTER EVENTS 2009

January

1.18.09 Southeastern Chapter will hold a wine tasting at the Dunwoody Country Club in Atlanta, GA. Join Sister Anne Munley, IHM, President of the University at any of the following events: 1.24.09 Alumni and friends of Marywood will gather for lunch at Noon at the Ritz Carlton in Naples, FL. 1.25.09 Friends and Alumni of Marywood University will gather for lunch at the PGA Members Club in Naples, FL. 1.29.09 Alumni and friends of Marywood will gather for a Noon luncheon at the Bird Key Yacht Club in Sarasota, FL.

February 2.7.09

SEARCH Retreat Alumni are welcome to join this year’s Retreat at Marywood University.

Alumni and friends of Marywood will gather for a luncheon at Wildhorse Grille at Talking Stick Golf Club in Scottsdale, Arizona

2.8.09 Alumni and friends in the Los Angeles area will host a reception (details in planning).

2.10.09 Alumni and friends of Marywood will gather for a reception in the San Diego area (details in planning).

April

4.5.09 The Southeastern Chapter will host an event at the Ritz Carlton in Buckhead (Atlanta), GA, 6 p.m.

Find out the latest details about alumni gatherings and chapter events in your area! Information is updated regularly on www.marywood.edu/alumnionline

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Class Notes

Dr. Maureen Carr (1961),Penn State

of music,has been named a 60s professor Distinguished Professor,which recognizes

Frances (Genello) Langan, Ph.D. (1978) is a new board member for Keystone College.

exceptional teaching,research,creativity and service to the University community.

Dr. Catherine M. Rainey (1979) was appointed medial director of Mid-State Occupational Health Services Inc.

Dr. Sheila (Sanderson) Breitweiser (1963) was named executive director and vice president of the Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System Foundation in May.Breitweiser, who this past December retired after more than a decade as president of the S.C.School for the Deaf and the Blind,will serve as the foundation’s executive director and vice president.A winner of the S.C.Order of the Palmetto, Breitweiser received her bachelor’s degree from Marywood College in Pennsylvania,and she earned master’s and doctoral degrees from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Lou (Wellington) Henninger (1981) 80s Mary is the new Mahanoy Area High School principal.

Geraldine (Abraham) Faivre (1967) was appointed by the board of managers to be the new head of Westbury Friends School.

Sister Susan Hadzima (1969) and Dr. Ann Pipinski (1977) were honored by the Children’s Advocacy Center of NEPA.They were among the members of the founding board of directors of the Children’s Advocacy Center of NEPA honored at a reception at Glenmaura National Golf Club.

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Thomas and Abbey (Smith) Manger

(1976) celebrated their 20th wedding anniversary on 8/30/08.

Gregory L. Morcom (1976) just celebrated his 30th wedding anniversary with his wife,Teri Rickard (married June 17,1978).

Edward J. Richards (1977) writes,“I am a member of the class of 1977 School of Social Work.I am a Visually Impaired Service Team Coordinator for the Department of Veterans Affairs and am employed at Northport VA Medical Center in Long Island.I was invited by the United States Association of Blind Athletes and the U.S.Paralympic Committee to assist in providing adaptive athletics to blind soldiers returning from Iraq and Afghanistan.I was housed with Walter Reed Army soldiers who suffered from bomb blast and or gunshot wounds and are now blind or are experiencing traumatic brain injury.The program (Mission Vision) took place at the U.S.Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs,Co.and at Colorado College.In addition to working with military veterans,21 blind high school students attended and were prepared to compete in the State Games of the West.”

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Donald Nicastro (1981) and Thomas Dubas (1986) were honored for their leadership in establishing the Children’s Advocacy Center of NEPA,the Lackawanna County child abuse crisis intervention center.

Theresa (Nealon) Caputo (1983),an admissions counselor at Penn State Worthington Scranton,is the 2008 recipient of the Scranton Campus K.Bruce Sherbine Penn State Proud Award for leadership,scholarship,and citizenship on campus and in the community.

Alan Sweeney (1983),recently deceased,was the recipient of the 2008 Special Achievement Award for Leadership from the Pennsylvania Federation of Museums and Historical Organizations.

Dr. Jack Truschel II (1983) was named to Lackawanna College’s Board of Trustees.

Frank Doyle (1983) has joined Penn Security Bank as a central loan processing manager.He earned a bachelor’s and master’s degree in business administration from Marywood University.He has more than 20 years experience in commercial banking.

Karen (Pietralczyk) Gasper (1984) of Jermyn has been promoted to vice president,internal audit,for Wayne Bank.

Ward Roe (1986) is the 29th Keystone faculty member to be seated in the Margaretta Belin Chamberlin Chair Award for distinguished faculty service at Keystone College.Ward is the 2008 recipient of award,which is presented annually to a faculty member for outstanding achievement in teaching, professional development and contributions to the Keystone community.A professor in the division of fine arts,Ward,of Dalton,also serves as coordinator of the associate degree program and as a recruiter,logging hundreds of miles each year visiting area high schools.He earned his Bachelor and Master of Fine Arts degrees from Marywood University.

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John Blake (1987) has been appointed as the Acting Secretary of the PA Department of Community and Economic Development.

Jane (Miller) Domaracki (1988),chief quality officer for Marian Community Hospital,has been appointed a fellow by the American Board of Quality Assurance and Utilization Review Physicians.

Robert Ide (1988) will be going from full- to part-time at Fox (locally) to co-own his own network filming and broadcast network in Pennsylvania:Sports Fever Network.

Patricia “Trish”Tyler-Davis (1988) was appointed in April 2008 to be the new Executive Director of the WaynePike Chapter of the American Red Cross.She had served as office manager of the Wayne-Pike Chapter for the past three years.A resident of Lake Ariel,Mrs.Tyler-Davis has a bachelor’s degree in accounting and a master’s degree in business administration from Marywood University.

90s

Mary Kay (Luchetti) D’Elia (1990) and husband,Michael,are proud to announce the birth of a baby girl,Marissa Kathryn.She joins her big brother,Matthew Michael.

Lisa DeNaples (1990) was named to the University of Scranton Board of Trustees.

Francene (Pisano) Dudziec’s (1990) new business, Monogram Muse,was voted Best New Business by the readers of Abington Journal.

Mark (1990) and Denise (Niehuus) Bennett (1998) recently welcomed the arrival of a daughter.

Ellen (Incavido) Dewey (1991) gave birth to a son.

Cheryle (Ide) Marsico (1991) and her husband,Michael, recently welcomed the arrival of a son.

Michelle A. (Martin) Pagano (1991) and husband, Brian,recently welcomed the arrival of a son.

Alex Fried (1992) is a new board member for Keystone College.

Dennis (1992) and Molly (Walsh) Sullivan (1993) are the proud parents of a new son.

Eileen (Shatzel) Richards (1993) and her husband,Kevin, announce the birth of a baby girl,Madelyn Grace,who joins big sister,Tori.

Jessica Verzi (1996) has joined MHV Federal Credit Union as vice president of risk management.

Dr.Douglas Lawrence (M.A., 1997),chairman of Marywood’s communications department released a film,Sacred Rituals:A Journey of Celebrations,a feature-length documentary he filmed over a two-year period.The film is a visual exploration of how different religions— Catholicism,Protestant Christianity, Judaism,Buddhism,Hinduism,Islam,Native American,and AfroCentric—make use of music,song and dance as a means to Nicole (Thorne) Gazoo (1995) and her husband,Anthony, communicate beliefs.In addition to composing all of the music recently welcomed the arrival of a daughter. for Sacred Rituals,Dr.Lawrence recently completed work on a new anthem for Holy Cross High School.The project was a collaborative effort with Marywood music professor Sister Joan Katherine E. Haubert (1995) married Kevin T.Heuring.

McCusker,IHM— she wrote the music,while he handled the Charlene (Kase) Hopkins (1995) and husband,Mark,are lyrics.He also produced,composed,and played piano on friend Diem Jones’spoken-word album,Equanimity,which was proud parents of a new son. recorded in Dr.Lawrence’s home studio.

Lori (Genova) Macciocco (1995) and husband,Joseph, Lisa (Endlicher) Bowers (1998) and Tim Bowers are welcomed the arrival of a daughter. proud to announce the birth of their daughter Katelyn Elizabeth.She was born on October 8,2008.

Erin Joyce Scanlan (1995) and husband,Brett,are proud to announce the birth of a baby boy.

Raymond J. Ceccotti (1996) joined Honesdale National Bank as a Senior Vice President,branch administrator.

Christine (Henderson) Fulmer (1996) has received a 2008 Southwestern Ohio Council for Higher Education Excellence in Teaching Award.An assistant professor of social work at Cedarville University,she shapes her classes to include an “urban plunge experience,”a global issue presentation and a community organization project.Combining the call God has for her at Cedarville University with a love for social work students,Mrs.Fulmer continually searches for ways to challenge and engage her students both inside and outside the classroom.Fulmer also serves as the assistant director for the social work program at Cedarville University.Mrs.Fulmer is the vice president of the Ohio College Association of Social Work Educators.She has facilitated student research and professional presentations,served on several Cedarville University and professional committees,and has led a shortterm missions trip to the Dominican Republic.Mrs.Fulmer has been at Cedarville since 2004.

Michele (Kolovoda) Davis (1996) and Paul Davis are the proud parents of a baby boy,Henry James,born early summer 2007.

Kerry L. (O’Neill) Lombardi (1998) and husband,Darren, recently welcomed the arrival of a new daughter.

Sharon Ann (Kestler) Roedel (1998) and husband, Bernard,are the proud parents of a baby girl.

Kimberly (Abda) Santarsiero (MBA, 1998) has been promoted to senior investment management specialist at Smith Barney.She earned a master’s degree in business administration from Marywood University and has been with the firm for nine years.

Amy Hlavaty (1999) is engaged to marry Franklin Belcher,Jr. Antoinette Humphries (1999),Educator at Rice Elementary School of the Crestwood School District,has been recognized by Cambridge Who's Who for showing dedication, leadership,and excellence in all aspects of education.

Tammy (Stadnitski) Reiprich (1999) and husband,Paul, recently welcomed the arrival of a new son.

Judith (Verrastro) Thompson (1999) and her husband, Cartrick,are the proud parents of a baby boy.

Shawn Zehel (1999) has been recruited by Fossil,Inc.,of Richardson,Texas,to serve as their Regional Loss Prevention Investigator,Northeast. www.marywood.edu

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Tracy Ann (Slebodnik) Czyzyk

and F.Timothy Czyzyk were 2000s (2000) married.

Shannon (Reese) O’Donnell (2000) and her husband, Ryan,are the proud parents of a baby girl.

Brandon Pieretti (2000) and wife Kerry Stillabower Pieretti (2000) recently welcomed the arrival of a new baby boy,Alexander Pieretti.

Jason Sauer (2003) and Kimberly Metcho (2004) are engaged to be married.

Vanessa (Amabile) Zurn (2003) married Matthew Zurn.

are happy to announce their engagement.A wedding is planned for June 2009.Melissa is currently an English teacher at Tunkhannock Area High School.Bill is a photojournalist for WNEP-TV 16.

Heather Anne Dzik (2004) is engaged to marry Donald A.Royce,Jr.

Dr. Jill Murray (2006) of Dunmore has been named vice president for academic affairs for Lackawanna College.

Erin Elizabeth (Antal) Cooley (2004) and Neil Cooley (2005) were married.

Melissa (Brightbill) Snyder (2006) married Christopher Snyder.

Todd Jones (2001) joined Coldwell Banker Town & Country Frank Pagnotti (2004) is engaged to marry Jennifer Properties.He is also a member of the Greater Scranton Board Wills. of Realtors Public Relations Committee.

Maria Anne (Dente) Posluszny (2005) married Jason Dylan Clifford Kotoulis (2001) married Mary Kathryn Posluszny.

Motichka.

Brighid Demas (2005) is engaged to marry Joseph Matthew Shoener (2001) is engaged to marry Virginia William Snedeker in the fall.

Yurchak.

Joanna (Instone-Richardson) Kovaleski (2005) had a Joseph Edward Troy (2001) and Jessica McLane are baby boy,Andrew Brayden. engaged to be married.

Bridgett Chase (2006) and John Kircher recently welcomed the arrival of a baby girl.

Dawn (Linda) Beard (2002) was named supportive housing program case manager of the United Neighborhood Centers in August.

Emily (Norton) Miller (2007) married James F.Miller.

Meghan Darcy (2002) is engaged to marry Nicholas Anthony Gabello,Jr.

Nicole Santarsiero (2007) is engaged to marry Brian Zywicki.

Dimitra Livanos (2002) is engaged to marry Charles Hollow.

James Thomas Torre (2007) married Angie Roberts.

Jennifer (Fank) Repshis (2002) married Joseph Repshis.

Karl Turetsky (2007) is engaged to marry Stephanie Lewis (2007).

Nicole (Angelini) Shalkowski (2002) married Jeff Shalkowski.

JoAnn (Auditori) Blackledge (2003) married Dr.Paul Blackledge.

Carissa (Nappi) Burnside (2003) and husband,David Jr., are the proud parents of a new son.

Stephen Turel, Jr. (2003) and Jennifer (Chalk) Turel were married August 18,2007.

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Elaine (Shedd) Ort (2007) married Marty Ort (2008).

Holly Hewitt (2007) is engaged to marry Jonathan Valtos.

Erin (Francis) Rossi (2007) and R.J.Rossi were married.

Alyssa (Rea) Paxton (2005) married Robert Paxton.

Renee T. (Rodeghiero) Schuler (2005) and Jason K. Schuler were married.

Brittany (Mohila) Andrews (2006) was married to James Andrews.

Beth (Caffall) Croff (2006) married Brad Croff.

Danielle Kelly Fleming (2003),founder and CEO of Danielle and Company,Inc.exhibited October 13,2008,at the Natural Products Expo East in Boston,MA.

Colleen (Dunne) Cammerota (2007) married Nick Cammerota on October 18 at St.Anne’s,followed by a reception at the Highlands at Newberry Estates. Members of the bridal party included sister,Courtney Dunne (1999), Eric Sponza (2003),and Amanda Kaufmann (2005).

Brian Fancher (2006) was named a senior auditor at Testone,Marshall & Discenza,CPAs. Bill Michlowski (2006) and Melissa Everitt (2007)

Jaime Cimochowski (2008) is engaged to marry Luke Coleman.

Alanna M. (Klotz) Liples (2008) and Joshua J.Liples were married.

Timothy McNamara (2008) and Lauren (Reynolds) McNamara were recently married.

Send us your updated info for the next issue by February 1, 2008, to classnotes@marywood.edu Photos are welcome. For digital, please provide high resolution images.

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Future Marywood Graduates Karen Battaglia King ’05 shared a snapshot of her triplets, from left, Alexandra, Anthony, and Madelyn, all sporting their new Marywood University bibs, courtesy of the Office of Constituency Relations, which sends bibs to any Marywood graduates who welcome a new addition (or additions!) to their family. The King triplets, born December 28, 2007, will don Marywood University graduation caps in 2030, if they follow in Mom’s footsteps!

In Memoriam SISTER M. IMMACULATE SEVERINO, IHM ’50 Sister M. Immaculate Severino ’50, of the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, died on October 11, 2008, at the IHM Center in Scranton. She received a Bachelor of Music degree in education from Marywood and a Master of Music degree from the University of Notre Dame. In addition, she pursued post graduate study in piano and piano pedagogy at the Peabody Conservatory, Baltimore, MD.; Boston University, Boston, Mass.; Manhattan School of Music, New York, NY; Westminster Choir College, Princeton, NJ; and at Penn State University, University Park.

Sister Immaculate served as a music and piano teacher at Catholic elementary schools in Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, and Maryland. She was an Associate Professor of music at Marywood University from 1969 to 2000. Upon retiring from academia, she served at Mother Cabrini Shrine in Golden, CO, as liturgist, organist, and retreat director from 2000 to 2001. From 2001 until the time of her death she served at the IHM Center in Scranton as liturgist, organist, and piano teacher.

Deceased Marion T. (Clark) Keser (1936) Stella (Stroebel) Conrad (1937) Lucy (Farmica) McGinnis (1937) Annarose (Calpin) Van Wie (1937) Mary Ellen (Reilly) Knowles (1938) Sister Mary Early, IHM (1940) Margaret M. Fitzgerald (1940) Kate R. (Hummel) Irey (1941) Mary (Corcoran) Mundy (1942) Eleanor Haselhuhn (1945) Patricia (Ryan) Adcroft (1946) Beatrice F.(Martinkus) Hollibaugh (1949) Catherine (Norton) Gribbin (1950) Sister M.Immaculate Severino,IHM (1950)

Gloria Evans Miller (1954) Sister M. Regina Barrett (1955) Phyllis Sullivan Desy (1957) Margaret Mary Moesel (1960) Theresa Costanzi (1962) Irene A. Marx (1967) Margaret Mary Carroll (1974) Cynthia J. (Resseguie) Novak (1977) Mollie A. Rubenstein (1977) Alan Sweeney (1983) Mary Catherine (Mack) Parker (1984) Denise Marie Gromelski-Wright (1986) Kieran McArdle (1997) Mahboob Alam (2001)

During her tenure at Marywood, Sister Immaculate’s responsibilities included the teaching of studio piano, group piano for college students, piano pedagogy, piano literature, and keyboard harmony. Her own academic and artistic preparation was impeccable. Sister Immaculate spent untold hours graciously accompanying student and faculty soloists, chamber ensembles, campus choir, and both campus and IHM Congregation worship services. At Marywood University, The Severino Presidential Scholarship was established in honor of Sister Immaculate, who

“taught her students to value a passion for music; a commitment to the discipline of practice; a oneness with the composer’s spirit; and a dedication to the ideal of excellence.”

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Alumni Fast Trac k

Sharing the Successes of Our

BEST&BRIGHTEST Stacy Andes ’97 (M.A. ’99) is helping to advance an innovative concept in student services at Villanova, as Director of the university’s new Office of Health Promotion. This special division, which she helped to open, provides wellness initiatives, peer education, and resources to help students make sound choices for healthy living. Villanova is one of the few institutions in the nation to establish a stand-alone office to address this wide range of student issues, Ms. Andes notes. “I’m excited to be part of it.”

Ms. Andes is working toward her Ed.D. in health care education.

She spent four years working in residence life and health and wellness education fields—including service as a peer educator at Marywood—before joining Villanova’s staff in 2002. In her current post, she teaches the Health Learning Community program and provides consultation on health topics ranging from alcohol and drugs to sexual assault and sexual health, to stress management.

Her busy professional life notwithstanding, she has remained committed to her alma mater and is actively involved with the Marywood Alumni Association’s Career Services Committee, where she has been helping to develop several imaginative projects to connect Marywood students and alumni, including a “Dinner With Strangers” project, featured on page 27 of this issue of Marywood Magazine.

Mia Bartoletti (Psy.D. ’06 ), Marywood’s first Psy.D. graduate, is directing a project that will aid military families coping with trauma and stress related to repeated deployment—beginning with families of those so often sent in harm’s way: the U.S. Navy SEALS. Dr. Bartoletti’s appointment is at UCLA, and the project she will direct is centered in San Diego. She described her experience of going through the interview process for this position as being greatly facilitated by her education at Marywood University.

Dr. Bartoletti has been enthusiastic about Marywood’s Psy.D. program, noting that much of her training in the field is highly consonant with the work she will be directing.

The timeline for the project extends over the next five to ten years. The importance of Dr. Bartoletti’s work has farreaching significance for military families.

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Linda Fulcalso Morris ’63 is a woman of literally striking accomplishment. A standout sportswoman and bowler, she has been competing with the United States Bowling Congress Women’s Bowling Association for more than 30 years— amassing such an exceptional record that she was recently inducted into the Newburgh USBC Women’s Bowling Association Hall of Fame, receiving national and state recognition for her achievement. Over the years Ms. Morris has bowled in some 63 leagues and competed in at least 20 association tournaments, cashing in singles, doubles, and all events, either in the top ten or top five, a dozen different times. She has won the NWBA high game award nine times, and the “Triple Crown” award, in various leagues, five times.

Committed to supporting and advancing her sport, she has served as an NWBA Director for seven years, holding office and heading numerous committees, in addition to filling national and state delegate positions.

Attorney Linda Striefsky ’74, a partner in Thompson Hine LLP’s Real Estate practice group, has been invited to become a member of The Anglo-American Real Property Institute (AARPI).

Membership is by invitation only and is limited to 50 professionals from the United Kingdom and 50 from the United States. Atty. Striefsky, based in Thompson Hine's Cleveland office, focuses her practice on real estate mortgage and commercial financing, including real estate investment trusts and multi-state financing transactions. She also handles many acquisitions, dispositions, and corporate facilities management projects, including leasing, easement and related agreements and outsourcing contracts, as well as tax incentives for development and investment. She frequently speaks at real estate conferences and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America and Chambers & Partners' America's Leading Lawyers for Business.

Are you on the “Fast Track” in your career? Let us know! Send an email with a brief description of your current professional accomplishments to MarywoodMag@marywood.edu (Put “Fast Track” in the subject line.)

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SEEN&HEARD Chasing the Saints & Jumping Off the Train DONNA PUCCIANI ’70 (VAC Poetry) Donna Pucciani ’70 recently published Chasing the Saints, a book of poetry that explores the relationship of the human to the divine through the lives of the saints. Ms. Pucciani’s poems are meditations on the varieties of holiness espoused by these fascinating people. The poems are spiritual and human, comic and serious. They challenge literate, discerning readers of any and all religions, or none at all, to think about things transcendent and to realize that sanctity comes only to those who are not afraid to be fully human. She is also the author of Jumping Off the Train, another recent poetry book.

You can find out more about Ms. Pucciani’s books from the publisher’s website (http://vacpoetry.org/chasingthesaints.htm), or purchase them online through national book retailers.

Plano Art Association’s 40th Annual Member Show CELESTE VON AHNEN COLLIER ’93 Celeste von Ahnen Collier ’93 recently exhibited her work at the Plano Art Association’s 40th Annual Member Show in Plano, Texas. Mrs. Collier lives and works in Texas. Her work was also included this past year in eMotion Pictures: An Exhibition of Orthopaedics in Art, San Francisco, and Chicago, as well as the 44th Annual Collin County Adult Art Show, McKinney, Texas. A Butterfly, watercolor Pennsylvania native, she received a Talent Scholarship to study fine art at Marywood University and earned her B.F.A. in drawing and painting. In 2004, she left a successful career in retail fashion to concentrate her efforts on her family and her artwork. Since that time, her award-winning work has been included in several national exhibitions, as well as regional shows. Mrs. Collier’s work is characterized by her attention to detail, regardless of medium. She produces beautiful works in oils, watercolor, charcoal, colored pencil, ink, and graphite.

Celeste and husband, Mark, have two children, Lucas and Josie. You can visit the artist’s website at www.celestecollierart.com/home.

THE LATEST WORKS OF MARYWOOD ALUMNI

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Resident Artist MARY J. ARTHUR ’84 Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts Mary J. Arthur ’84 is a resident artist at Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts in Normandy Pears Annapolis and a 2004 and 2006 recipient of an Individual Artist Award in the Visual Arts with the Maryland State Arts Council. She’s preparing for a November 2009 solo exhibit at the Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts. Ms. Arthur has received numerous awards and fellowships in the visual arts and education, including the Prince of Wales Fellowship in Normandy, France; the Alfred & Trafford Klots Fellowship in Brittany, France; a National Arts Club Award, New York City; and an Excellence in Teaching Award sponsored by the Mid-America Arts Alliance. She currently teaches life drawing, anatomy, portraiture, and painting at the Maryland Institute College of Art, St. John’s College, and Anne Arundel Community College. An artist and educator for more than 20 years, Ms. Arthur’s career has concentrated on figure and landscape painting. She has been published in New American Paintings as well as The Artist’s Magazine. She has exhibited nationally and internationally.

With God There Is Hope: Hope for Humanity & A Different Kind of Hero COLLEEN GEDRICH ’02 (Tribute Books) Colleen Gedrich ’02 recently illustrated two books for Tribute Books, including With God There Is Hope: Hope for Humanity, by Ellen Chaksil, and A Different Kind of Hero, by Leah Beth Evans. These are Ms. Gedrich first published book illustrations. She is a fulltime program coordinator for the International Society for Animal Rights (ISAR) and also a freelance illustrator. She earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Illustration from Marywood University in 2002, and recently won the 2008 T-shirt design for the Humane Society of Lackawanna County’s Pet Walk.

If you are a Marywood graduate with a new work—book, music, film, art—that has recently been published, produced, performed, or exhibited, let us know!

Write to “Seen & Heard,” Marywood Magazine, Marywood University, 2300 Adams Avenue, Scranton, PA 18509, or marywoodmag@marywood.edu (subject line: “Seen & Heard”).

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