Rosemont College Online Magazine April 2019
Here we are again. Tomorrow is May 1st. How is it that another academic year is nearly over? These last few weeks of March and April have been host to some of the College’s most important and memorable events. Whether it was the fun of Founders’ Week, the excitement of Decision Day, the pride of Academic Honors Day, or the stress of final exams and Senior Comprehensive Exams and Capstone Projects --- all have kept us very busy, and have served as reminders that Rosemont College is a community. And, a close one, at that. If you can believe it, only 11 days remain until the College celebrates its 96th Commencement ceremony. And, don’t blink, because the festivities of Reunion will take place on June 1st and 2nd! Which brings us to this issue of RoCo. Not only is it full of the latest news of our Rosemont community, but it will briefly introduce you to some of our 2019 graduates. They have truly made the most of the POWER of small during their time at Rosemont, and they will continue to live it in their lives after Rosemont. We will be bursting with pride on May 11th as they each walk across the stage to accept their well-earned diplomas and join the alumni community. And, that is the best part. Our students’ journeys with Rosemont don’t end with Commencement. After all, the word Commencement literally means “a beginning or start.” So, as this 2018-2019 academic year comes to a close, let’s all remember that Commencement isn’t an ending. It is the beginning of a new chapter. We all always have a home at Rosemont. After all, another Rosemont Reunion is just around the corner.
#RoCo #RoCoClassOf2019 #RoCoHome PS – W e’ll be back on September 19 with the first issue of RoCo for the 2019-2020 academic year. Don’t forget to be in touch over the summer – we love to hear from you!
Wow. It has been a busy Spring at Rosemont! Not only was our calendar packed with all of the events that this time of year brings, but we’ve been watching the new Community Center come to life right in front of our eyes! Don’t miss the photos of the very memorable “Beam Signing” that took place during Founders’ Week in this issue of RoCo. The Community Center will enhance life on campus for all students, faculty, staff, and our neighbors. The new Center, which will be 73,000 square feet once completed, has had a few construction setbacks, mostly due to the historic levels of rain of the summer and fall of 2018. However, we are still very much on track to open the first floor of the Community Center in August of 2019, and host our Grand Opening Celebration on November 16th. Stay tuned for more specifics on that very special day for Rosemont! And, we have a Centennial to begin planning! The College will celebrate its 100th Anniversary in the 2021-2022 academic year. A Centennial Committee of faculty, staff, students, alumni, trustees, and friends of the College will begin its work this summer. More to come on that for sure! I do wish each and every one of you a wonderful summer. Don’t be a stranger… there’s still plenty of life on campus, especially this summer! Stop by and visit. – President Hirsh
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The Business Networking Society and Rosegrow joined forces on March 18 for a movie night in Rotwitt Theater to bring together students who were interested in discussing the intersection of global climate change, environmental issues, and business. Led by Professors Hagedorn and Dumas and joined by President Hirsh, the coalition discussed how they can raise awareness about their behavior and impact on the environment and what types of changes they can make to better the environment here in our own community.
Rosemont’s Maguire Scholars A few of Rosemont’s Maguire Scholars attended a meet and greet with the Maguire Scholarship Program Coordinator in Main Building. Top row from left to right: Dr. Anne Coleman (Assoc. Dean), Bobby Brown ’19, Vincent Carchidi ’19, Janoah Wright ’19), Dr. Lisa Dolling (Provost) Middle row: Hope Smalley ’19, Isabella Rice ’21, Nahirannette Pulido ’21, Dr. Sharon Hirsh (President) First row: Kiarah Davis ’21, Ayanna Pitts ’21, Meghan Shields ’19, Emilia Twomey (Maguire Scholars Program Coordinator)
Women POWER Four of Rosemont’s finest women attended the Chamber of Commerce of Greater Montgomery County’s Annual Power Your Potential Women’s Conference at Normandy Farms in Blue Bell, PA. The conference included the Young Women’s Program which provided juniors and seniors in college with the opportunity to attend and participate in the Conference. Each student was partnered with a mentor to accompany them throughout the Conference.
Founders’ Day 2019
Foundersʼ Day 2019 Founders’ Week was held April 7 through April 13 during a weeklong celebration honoring Founders old and new in the community. This year’s events featured a panel by the Society of the Holy Child Jesus on immigration at the California border, the Petaltones concert, the annual awards luncheon, campus carnival, softball game, and more. An exciting addition for this year was the opportunity for students, faculty, and staff to sign a beam that will be installed in the new Community Center building. The whole campus enjoyed celebrating what makes Rosemont College so special!
The Petaltones held their annual concert on Tuesday April 9th. The event marked their 15th anniversary of making music at Rosemont College. The group is comprised of Rosemont faculty, students, and staff. Pictured above is Jay Verzosa from Campus Ministry, History Professor Richard Leiby, coordinator of the mailroom Roy Fisher, Provost Lisa Dolling, and Fred Naujok from facilities.
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Ben Koszelak ’19 scored eight goals, the most by a Raven in a single game!
Ravens repeat at CSAC Golf Champions
In celebration of our three teams that have won the Colonial States Athletic Conference Championships, we are adding three new banners to the light poles on campus. Help us congratulate the CSAC 2018 Men’s Golf Team Champions, the CSAC 2019 Women’s Basketball Team Champions, and the CSAC 2019 Men’s Basketball Team Champions.
Ravens season ends on a walk-off win Rosemont pitcher Taylor Carter ’22 was named the Colonial States Athletic Conference Pitcher Of The Week following her first career no-hitter!
Seder Supper Honoring Ethel C. Levenson
On April 3, Rosemont hosted a Seder Supper sponsored by the Fund for Jewish Studies in honor of Ethel C. Levenson. Ethel served as Rosemont College’s Dean of Students from 1984 to 1994. Rosemont is proud to have hosted a Seder Supper on campus since 1965. The leader of the Seder was Rabbi Eric Yanoff from Adath Israel. Joining the Rabbi was President Hirsh, Dorothy Brown, Alumni, and current students.
The Cornelian Service Corps in Campus Ministry returned to the Eastern Shore of Maryland for its Alternative Spring Break Service Immersion Trip. The team served at the Christian Shelter in Salisbury, helping with renovation of an apartment. Afternoons were spent with Kids Cafe, an after school program run by Salisbury Urban Ministries. The team wrapped up the week with Chesapeake Housing Mission, building an access ramp for a family whose mother was affected by a stroke. The trip focuses on environmental awareness and simple living, with housing provided by the generosity of the Hazel Outdoor Discovery Center in Eden, Maryland. Sarah Schork ’19 served as the trip leader; other team members were Bel Acosta ’22, Phylicia Branch ’22, Melissa Gillis ’21, Lovette Jenkins ’19, and Nahirannette Pulido ’22.
“Sustain a bright Actions not word and joyful spirit. ” Cornelia Connelly – Cornelia Connelly
Yale Divinity School. A Big Four Accounting Firm. Full-Tuition Fellowships. A Top US Soccer Team. Medical Schools. The Class of 2019 is about to graduate! They are going from Rosemont to the ‘real world’ and we could not be prouder of the success that they are having, thanks to the POWER of small. For the past four years, 92% of graduates of the Undergraduate College have been employed fulltime, in graduate school full-time, or some combination of the two within several months of their graduation from Rosemont. While we will officially survey this class over the summer months, and will report back, we are already very confident of their success! Read just a few of the reasons the Class of 2019 is Rosemont Made and Rosemont Proud!
I just landed a job with a big four accounting firm, EY.
I received a full tuition fellowship to get my master’s degree from Yale Divinity School starting in the fall. -Sarah Schork ’19
I received a full academic scholarship to attend Villanova University in the fall to pursue my master's degree in Political Science. -Vince Carchidi ’19
-Brandon Jones ’19
I’m proud of my time as the president of SGA at Rosemont. -Courtney Malland ’19
I won a first place award from the 21st Annual University of Maryland, Baltimore County UC Research Symposium for my yeast genetics research. -Christopher Cortes ’19
I have been accepted into Temple University’s Strategic Advertising and Marketing Masters Program. - Charli Fillmore ’19
I scored eight goals, the most a Raven has ever scored in a single Men’s Lacrosse game! - Ben Koszelak ’19
I won a first place award from the 21st Annual University of Maryland, Baltimore County UC Research Symposium for my environmental science research. - Jamira Bowens ’19
I am going to pursue my Master of Library and Information Science at Drexel University. - Hope Smalley ’19
I am continuing at Rosemont this fall in the Dual Degree (MFA & MA in Publishing) program. - Elizabeth Cunningham ’19
I am honored to be the recipient of the 2019 Undergraduate Presidential Medal. I look forward to starting my medical career at West Virginia Medical School in the fall.
I have been named head coach for PA Dominion FC, one of the top soccer clubs in the nation. -Nick Bombard ’19
-Grace Beecher ’19
Mock Interviews with Alumni
Over 25 Rosemont College alumni helped to launch our first Mock Interview event this semester. More than 50 current students from all class years were involved in the event, which was held March 15 in the Kistler Memorial Library. During 45-minute scheduled interviews, alumni engaged students by asking them typical questions that are often posed by today’s employers and offered resume reviews, as well as general career-initiating strategies. Hosted by the department of Experiential Opportunities and Post Graduate Success and the Office of Alumni Relations, the event is expected to develop into an ongoing initiative to be held each semester.
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Rosemont College’s annual happy hour for new graduates will be held Wednesday, May 8, at Kelly’s Taproom in Bryn Mawr. We’ll raise a glass to our newest alumni as a part of Senior Week, and the new grads will also be introduced to members of Rosemont’s Alumni Association Board of Directors. This year’s event will also include guests from Chaddsford Winery, who will offer a small wine tasting.
Rosemont Reunion June 1-2
This year we welcome back the classes of the 4s & 9s.
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Kelly’s Taproom Hosts Rosemont Quizzo Rosemont College alumni (Class years 2000-18) and their guests participated in a spirited (and competitive) Quizzo event at Kelly’s Taproom in Bryn Mawr on April 16. The program featured six rounds of trivia, including general knowledge questions and a dedicated Rosemont Round. Sean Iannelli ’18 and Angelica Koffel ’17 took first place ($50 gift card to Kelly’s). To test your Rosemont knowledge, you can access the Rosemont Round here. Send in your answers to Joe Darrah (joe.darrah@rosemont.edu) and we will let you know your score! We will also randomly select an email winner for some great Rosemont swag!
Rosemont Junior Earns Internship in San Diego Deaynna Koskulitz ’20, of Hazelton, PA, recently accepted a Summer 2019 internship as a Legal Administrative Assistant at Casa Cornelia Law Center, a public-interest law firm based in San Diego, CA, that provides pro bono services to victims of human and civil rights violations. During her stay, Deaynna, the President of Rosemont’s literary journal Thorn, and the Vice President of the College’s book club, will be visiting with San Diego Rosemont College alumni and will chronicle her experiences for RoCo.
Professional Tips for Summertime!
Business Department & Alumni Relations Launch Young Business Alumni Networking Reception In an ongoing effort to keep her current and former students well connected, Christine A. Hagedorn, DM, Assistant Professor and Discipline Coordinator for the Business Studies Department, has helped to initiate a unique opportunity that is expected to become a staple on the Rosemont College campus: the Young Business Alumni Networking Reception. Specifically geared toward alumni who have graduated within the last five years, this event invited business graduates to share their professional experiences with current students and faculty to educate soon-to-be graduates about what to expect in the “working world” and to reconnect with faculty and their classmates to strengthen their networking opportunities. To join this budding network, contact Professor Hagedorn at christine.hagedorn@rosemont.edu or Joe Darrah, Director of Alumni Relations, at joe.darrah@rosemont.edu.
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Community Center Springs to Life as the Campus Takes Part in a Beam Signing Event This year’s Founders’ Day festivities included the historic opportunity for students, faculty, and staff to sign an 8 foot steel beam that will be installed at the top of the elevator shaft in the new Community Center. While it will not be visible, everyone who signed it will know that their signature will be a permanent part of Rosemont’s history!
This past January, 18 Rosemont students, faculty members, alumni, and community guests traveled to Sicily as part of the MFA in Creative Writing International Writers’ Retreat. Students participated in writing sessions led by Liz Abrams-Morley, a local poet and professor in the MFA summer retreat, and utilized their experiences on the trip as inspiration for new work. Highlights of the trip included a visit to the Valley of the Temples, a UNESCO world heritage site in Agrigento, a tour of the Catacombs of San Giovanni, and a three-day excursion to the beautiful island country of Malta.
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On Friday, April 5, members of the Rosemont community and beyond gathered for the annual ethics symposium, entitled Machines, Minds, and Morality: Ethics in a Changing Technological World. Professor David J. Farber, co-Director of the Cyber Civilization Research Center at Keio University (Tokyo) and American Association for the Advancement of Science Fellow delivered the keynote address, “The Benefits, Dangers and Dilemmas of Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence.” The keynote talk was followed by a presentation by Dr. Sorelle Friedler, Assistant Professor of Computer Science at Haverford College titled “Fairness and Abstraction: Algorithmic Discrimination and Attempts to Address it.” A culminating roundtable discussion moderated by Sydney Weinstein from the Society for Information Management also included Bilita Mattes, Provost and CAO, at Harrisburg University. During the session breaks, attendees had an opportunity to meet students who displayed posters of their work and research related to this year’s symposium theme in the Rotwitt lobby.
Watch the replay of the livestream online here
Rosemont’s Golf Team enjoying the sights in Hollywood, California
Rosemont’s Softball Team taking in Disneyworld during Spring Break
Rosemont’s MFA Students at AWP Writer’s Conference in Portland Oregon
Julie Capece ʼ20, Mary Grace Murray ʼ20, Izzi Moraschi ʼ20, and Chelsea Knoebel ʼ19 visiting Leap Castle in Ireland during Spring Break. Their trip, part of Dr. Tina Bizzarro’s Art of Ireland course, was funded in part by the Bolger Fund for the Promotion of the Study of the History and Culture of Ireland.
I just spotted these mystery photos in the recent issue of RoCo and recognized the two in the upper left corner! On the left is Sue Wickersham Sproat ‘78 and the right is Margaret Whelan ‘78. They were roommates, and this picture was taken in Heffernan Hall senior year. I lived next door. They both loved Pepsi and this is a DIET Pepsi “tree” that represented their move away from sugar sodas and sweets. It was built against a wall in their room and they added to it daily. They are still close friends of mine and were bridesmaids in my wedding! Looking forward to more photos!
Mary Durkin Romano ’78
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Grand Opening Celebration of Rosemont's Community Center on November 16th, 2019