IN MEMORIAM

REMEMBERING DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI AND LONGTIME SUPPORTERS H. JESSE ARNELLE ’62 AND J. RODMAN STEELE JR. ‘66

Class of 1962 graduate H. Jesse Arnelle was always a leader for the Dickinson Law community. Arnelle died on October 21, 2020. He leaves a legacy of giving that changed lives, and his contributions to Dickinson Law included creating a scholarship earmarked for diversity and playing a pivotal role in the 1997 merger with Penn State.

Arnelle endowed the Arnelle-NurickMcIntosh-Marshall Scholarship at Dickinson Law in 1999, in memory of Gilbert Nurick, Arnelle’s preceptor at the Law School; Joseph McIntosh, a local lawyer who let Arnelle use his law offi ce to study during his Dickinson Law years; and Justice Thurgood Marshall, Arnelle’s personal hero. The scholarship gives fi rst preference to fi rst-generation college students and those whose “gender, ethnic, cultural, and/or national background contribute to the diversity of the student body.” Nearly $120,000 has been awarded to thirty-four students through the scholarship, believed to be the fi rst at Dickinson Law supporting diversity.

Learn more about Arnelle at dickinsonlaw. psu.edu/arnelle. Class of 1966 alum J. Rodman “Rod” Steele Jr.’s service and philanthropy to Dickinson Law were driven by his affection for the Law School and his desire to make a difference in the world around him.

He helped lead the Law School through several of its most defi ning moments, never losing sight of what was in the best interests for his beloved alma mater. Steele’s vision for the Steele Family Leadership Program in Gender and Racial Equity—established in fall 2020—serves as yet another example of his generosity and passion for others.

“Rod’s professional and personal achievements were many, but I learned very quickly that nothing mattered more to him than his family,” said Dickinson Law Dean and Donald J. Farage Professor of Law Danielle M. Conway.

Steele died on January 13, 2021. It is Dickinson Law’s honor to carry out a piece of his legacy through the work of this program.

Learn more about Steele at dickinsonlaw. psu.edu/steele.

Dr. H. Jesse Arnelle

J. Rodman “Rod” Steele Jr.

IN MEMORIAM

AS REPORTED TO PENN STATE, MARCH 11, 2020 TO JUNE 25, 2021

Gregory B. Abeln ’81 The Honorable Jane M. Alexander ’54 John A. Alzamora ’75 D. Reed Anderson ’67 Dr. H. Jesse Arnelle ’62 The Honorable Helen S. Balick ’66 Jay L. Benedict Jr. ’54 Robert R. Black ’62 William J. Bolla ’72 F. Murray Bryan ’68 David L. Clater ’90 Stephen S. Cushner ’50 W. Marshall Dawsey ’61 The Honorable Thomas J. DeMarino ’62 Jerry R. Duffi e ’67 Girard N. Evashavik ’61 Brenda M. Flock ’83 Gregory B. Francis ’99 Vincent R. Garvey Jr. ’81 Ralf Gilbert ’62 Paul H. Harrington ’69 Robert F. Hawk ’58 James J. Heffernen ’63 John A. Hoffert Jr. ’55 James Hook ’53 Richard K. Hoskinson ’68 Heather M. Hughes ’01 Marshall S. Jacobson ’62 Kenneth D. Jones ’72 The Honorable Joseph F. Kameen ’80 Ralph F. Keil ’55 Robert J. Key ’57 Robert J. Landy ’52 John D. Lewis ’58 Brian C. Lucas ’81 Catherine Mahady-Smith ’86 Edward B. Maxwell II ’64 Anthony J. Miernicki ’67 James A. Naddeo ’67 Lawrence M. O’Donnell ’68 David N. Ott ’69 Peter P. Perry ’60 Gilbert E. Petrina ’63 Gary F. Piserchia ’83 George A. Reihner ’84 Michael R. Ribble ’11 Nicholas M. Saleh ’13 William F. Scarpitti Jr. ’74 Bradley A. Schutjer ’95 Dr. Irwin H. Siegel ’80 Evelyn F. Skillington ’43 William T. Smith ’63 Milton D. Soiferman D.O. ‘67 Launcelot E. Soult Jr. ’55 Donald F. Spang ’48 William M. Starner ’73 J. Rodman Steele Jr. ’66 Gordon E. Stroup ’59 Richard C. Thomas ’55 Stephen W. Townsend ’70 Paul E. Vangrossi ’12 Frederick L. Voigt ’68 Boyd H. Walker ’48 Danielle Wesley ’00 Gary E. Wilcox ’77 Richard B. Wood ’72 Robert D. Yeager ’66

DONOR IMPACT AT A GLANCE

The generosity and dedication of alumni donors have helped move the “A Greater Penn State for 21st Century Excellence” campaign forward by making gifts to support students, faculty, programming, and critical areas of need. Each year, these gifts provide immediate resources that help make accessible transformative and practical learning opportunities to future Dickinson Law lawyers.

$12,032,622

CAMPAIGN RESULTS AS OF JUNE 30, 2021

MORE THAN $12 MILLION RAISED $16.4 MILLION GOAL

JULY 1, 2016

ENDOWMENTS – 52 GIFTS – 5,112

JUNE 30, 2022

Campaign results for Fiscal Year ‘21

JULY 1, 2020 TO JUNE 30, 2021

825 TOTAL GIFTS

GENEROUS DONORS

*non-Dickinson Law alumni

450

ALUMNI

211

FRIENDS*

32

CORPORATIONS ORGANIZATIONS FOUNDATIONS

140

FIRST-TIME DONORS

Angela Velez ‘11

Senior Counsel, Invesco US

“I choose to give to help lessen the fi nancial burden for students, which hopefully allows them to pursue areas of practice that are of interest to them. I hope that my annual gift helps students who have a healthy emotional support network but lack monetary resources. With more fi nancial support, I believe, comes the ability to be a bit more adventurous with your career path. I hope someone is able to pursue their passion due in part to my giving.”

Tac Justi ‘84

Chairman/CEO, Justi Group Inc.

“I have always valued my prior legal training and practice. That background has provided me with a unique advantage in dealing with fi nance, regulatory compliance, employment issues and, in particular, in business negotiations and contracting. The equivalent of an M.B.A. can be experientially gained over time, but a legal acumen cannot. I have found it to be indispensable. My loyalty to and appreciation of this Law School inspire me to give each year.”

Christian Burne ‘17

Second Lieutenant, U.S. Army

“I consistently use my Dickinson Law experience, and I consistently try to give back to Dickinson Law. I do not give large sums, rather I give what I can as an acknowledgment of the enduring impact the Law School has had on my life and in hopes that others will be blessed with the same opportunities and outcomes that I have been so lucky to have.”

CELEBRATING THE CLASS OF 2021

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1. Richard T. Bobbe III ’99, president of the Dickinson Law Alumni Society, departs from Dickinson Law in one of fi ve classic cars reserved for transporting members of the stage party to the Class of 2021 commencement ceremony held at the Cumberland Drive-In on Thursday, May 13. The annual ceremony was one event of the Law School’s “Drive to Thrive” initiative, a comprehensive program to celebrate and support the class of 2021 through the unique challenges caused by the COVID-19 global health pandemic.

2. The Cumberland Drive-In in Newville, PA, was the chosen venue for the class of 2021 commencement ceremony, which allowed for the graduates to be recognized in person amongst family and friends while adhering to public health guidelines.

3. Graduating students complete their seating cards prior to the ceremony.

4. Some classmates saw each other in person for the fi rst time in over a year at the commencement ceremony.

5. Graduating students take their seats and await the arrival of the stage party.

6. Former Chief Sustainability Offi cer for Comcast NBCUniversal Susan Jin Davis ‘90 delivers the keynote address. “You can’t change the world if you don’t believe the world can be changed,” said Jin Davis, who during her remarks encouraged the graduates to use their newly minted legal powers for good and for action.

7. Erin Seu ‘21 is one of seventy-two students to earn a juris doctor or master of laws degree as part of the class of 2021.

8. Iman Woodyard ‘21 crosses the stage after being recognized as a juris doctor graduate of the class of 2021.

9. Kaitlan Price ‘21 repositions the tassel on the tam of Jack Kerwin ‘21.

10. Outdoor photo stations allow graduating students to safely gather with family and friends for celebratory photos on the Dickinson Law lawn prior to and following the commencement ceremony.

11. Dean and Donald J. Farage Professor of Law Danielle M. Conway and David Kleppinger, vice chairman of the Penn State Board of Trustees, prepare for the conferral of degrees.

Dickinson Law The Pennsylvania State University Lewis Katz Hall 150 S. College Street Carlisle, PA 17013

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