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Transcript of Cabrini Magazine Fall 2011
M A G A Z I N E
EDUCATIONOF THE HEARTPage 14
FALL 2011 • VOLUME 08 • NUMBER 03
2010–2011 Donor R
eport
INSIDE
CALENDARof events
GRADUATE PROGRAMS OPEN HOUSESCabrini offers a Master of Education, a Master of
Science in Organization Leadership, and several
teacher certifications. To register or schedule an
appointment, contact the Office of Graduate Studies:
www.cabrini.edu/gs or 610-902-8500.
FOUNDER’S DAYCabrini honors the birthday of the College’s
foundress, Sister Ursula Infante, MSC (1897–2001).
WILLIAM CARRMansion, 7 p.m.
Concert pianist and Steinway Artist William Carr is
professor of music at Immaculata University. He has
performed in many European cities and throughout
the U.S., including solo recitals at Carnegie Hall
and the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts.
Sponsored by the Fine Arts Department.
UNDERGRADUATE ARTS, RESEARCH, AND SCHOLARSHIP SYMPOSIUM 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Poster sessions, oral presentations, and
performances showcase the scholarly and creative
accomplishments of Cabrini undergraduate students.
CABRINI CLASSIC HONORING CASWELL F. HOLLOWAY IIIWaynesborough Country Club – Paoli, Pa.
The 23rd Annual Cabrini Classic, a combination golf
outing, cocktail reception, dinner and an auction, has
become the College’s most successful fundraising event.
Proceeds benefit Cabrini students.
www.cabrini.edu/CabriniClassic
COMMENCEMENT MASS4 p.m.
COMMENCEMENT10 a.m., Undergraduate Ceremony
3:30 p.m., Graduate Ceremony
ALUMNI WEEKEND 2012Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the
Alumni Association and milestone reunions
for the classes of 1962, 1967, 1972, 1977,
1982, 1987, 1992, 1997, 2002, and 2007.
www.cabrini.edu/alumniweekend
Events subject to change. Visit Cabrini’s online calendar at www.cabrini.edu/calendar
MAY 7
MAY 19
MAY 20
JUNE 1–2
FEBRUARY 21
FEBRUARY 7MARCH 14
APRIL 19
APRIL 26
APRIL 22
For more alumni and friends events, see page 25.
Cabrini Magazine is published three times a year by the Marketing and Communications Office at Cabrini College.
CONTENTS 5 Cabrini prepared for Roman Missal changes
7 Eight national journalism awards for student newspaper
8 Italian American Institute showcases Primiano’s ex-voto collection
9 In Memoriam: Former Trustee Linda LeBoutillier
10 Campus gets a facelift
12 Athletic Hall of Fame inducts sixth class
27 Cabrini community remembers Corey Salazar ’02, G’07
32 Students recount World Youth Day in Spain
DEPARTMENTS 2 Message from the President
3 Feedback
4 News
12 Athletics
24 Alumni News
28 Class Notes
32 Etc.
Editor Amy Coleman
Assistant Editor Megan Gilmore
Writers/Contributors Rick Bader, Daniel DiPrinzio, Megan Gilmore, David Howell, Chelbi Mims ’13
Graphic Designer Monica McVey
Photography The Catholic Standard & Times, Matthew Holmes ’02, Linda Johnson, Kelly & Massa, Nick Kelsh, Nicholas LaRosa ’13, Liz O’Neill (Catholic Relief Services)
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For more alumni and friends events, see page 25.
FEATURE
14 An Education of the Heart By Richard Bader
Cabrini’s mission is to deliver an “Education of the Heart,” a concept that comes directly from Mother Cabrini. It has shaped the lives of many alumni, faculty and students, including Lindsay Anderson ’12, Jill ’77 and Tom ’77 Nerney, Professor Jerry Zurek, Bill Uditsky ’13, and President Marie George.
Contents 2011 © Cabrini College. All rights reserved. No part of this magazine may be reproduced or otherwise utilized without the written permission of the publisher.
Please send e-mail to: [email protected].
Address all correspondence to: CABRINI Magazine c/o Marketing and Communications Office Cabrini College 610 King of Prussia Road, Radnor, PA 19087-3698
President Marie Angelella George, Ph.D.
Cabinet Robert Allison Interim Vice President for Finance and Administration
Gene Castellano Vice President for Marketing and Communications
Dennis Kelly Vice President for Enrollment Management
Sharon Kerrigan Loman Vice President for Institutional Advancement
Christine Lysionek, Ph.D. Vice President for Student Development
Joan Neal Vice President of Institutional Planning and Effectiveness
Anne A. Skleder, Ph.D. Provost/Vice President for Academic Affairs
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MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT
By the time you receive this issue of Cabrini
Magazine, chances are that you will have read
in print or online, seen on TV, or heard on the
radio reports of the extraordinary decision by the
College’s Board of Trustees to:
•Reduce undergraduate tuition and fees
from $33,176 to $29,000 for the 2012–13
academic year,
•Keep tuition and fees below $30,000 through
the 2014–15 academic year, and
•Maintain merit scholarship awards at their
current level for returning students, even
though tuition will have decreased.
This mission-driven response to the rising cost
of higher education has generated more than 33
million media impressions across the nation, with
detailed reports appearing online in The Chronicle
of Higher Education, on the front page of The
Philadelphia Inquirer, and on money.CNN.com.
We are thrilled with the acclaim this action
has received, an action focused solely on the
Cabrini community of current and prospective
students, and on how this move would reflect
on the alumni. This decision came after months
of internal study and debate, and external data
analysis and research.
Yes, the College has completed a Master Plan for
physical and program improvements over the next
10–15 years. Yes, we are making progress on the
first element of that plan, the Gateway Project.
Yes, we are embarking on the next strategic plan
to include strengthening and expanding both
undergraduate and graduate program offerings.
Yes, we are able to make this pricing change
because Cabrini College’s financial health is
strong. And yes, we will continue to rely on the
support of our alumni and friends of the College;
we hope to build on the strong foundation that has
been encouraged by each generation of donors to
imagine what our College can be, what Cabrini’s
impact will be on future generations of students.
It is important that we as a community understand
that we are doing this because taking a stand as a
college is the right thing to do, and Cabrini is the
right college to do it.
Reaction from the Cabrini community has been
extremely favorable, although some current seniors
and recent alumni have expressed disappointment
that they don’t reap direct benefits. Many of those
concerns were addressed in the College’s awarding
winning newspaper, The Loquitur, in an Editorial
excerpted below:
The Loquitur editorial staff would like to applaud
the Board for this bold move and standing
up for the core values of the college … the
tuition cut is the right thing to do for students,
current and future … if Cabrini can increase its
reputation through a tuition cut and gain even
more of the right kinds of students, the value of
every single one of our degrees will increase ...
As alumni, we will have the opportunity to
proudly state that our college did right by the
students and families by focusing on their
financial needs. It is a testament to the kind of
people who make up this special community.
We couldn’t be more honored to be Cavaliers.
And I couldn’t be more honored than to serve this
extraordinary community.
With deep appreciation,
Marie Angelella George, Ph.D.
www.cabrini.edu Cabrini Magazine 3
FEEDBACKNumerous alumni, parents, students and friends
commented on Cabrini’s decision to reduce
undergraduate tuition for the 2012−13 academic
year. The following are excerpts from emails,
letters and messages on Facebook:
“ This is a bold initiative, both timely and sensitive to the many economic challenges students and their families face today.”
Bishop Michael Fitzgerald Auxiliary to the Archbishop of Philadelphia
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
“ You just helped my daughter continue her collegiate career at Cabrini.”
Parent of an undergraduate student
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
“ I am so proud of our ‘little’ Cabrini. I admire the campaign to keep tuition costs lower in this troubling economic environment.”
Alumna, Class of 1963
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
“ We are thrilled to hear this. Finances were the one thing that would have made it very difficult for my son to pursue such an education.”
Parent of an undergraduate student
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
“ …What is being done to help your recent graduates who cannot find employment and are now required to start paying back their loans?”
Parent of a 2011 Cabrini graduate
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
“ This reduction in tuition is a God-send to us, as I am sure it is to many other struggling families as well.”
Parent of an undergraduate student
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
“ It’s not easy these days to have a large family so you have faith in our Lord to get by and look what happens ... a wonderful note from Cabrini.”
Parent of an undergraduate student
“ Thank you so much for rising above the pressures that we are all feeling and value the students who walk your campus on a daily basis.”
Parent of an undergraduate student
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
“ Your decision to reduce tuition continues to make the American dream of an education for descendants of an immigrant parent and immigrant grandparents come true.”
Parent of an undergraduate student
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
“ Mother Ursula must be so proud!”
Alumna, Class of 1963
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
“ Very proud of my school for understanding the need for this during these times and I hope other institutions follow suit.”
Alumnus, Class of 1994
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“ What about programs to help alumni out?”Alumnus, Class of 2007
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
“ This is great news in our current economy!”
Alumna, Class of 1978
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
“ Cabrini College students have a reason to smile!”
Alumnus, Class of 2003
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
“ I wish they did that when I was still there!”
Alumna, Class of 2004
A Message from the Alumni Office
We in the Office of Alumni Relations understand
the decision to lower tuition next year may
be perceived as bittersweet to some recent
graduates and their families. We urge any
alumna/us struggling to find employment to
take advantage of services provided by the
Alumni Office and the Office of Cooperative
Education and Career Services.
Whether starting a career or looking for a new
professional path, the College offers many
resources for alumni:
Career Services (www.cabrini.edu/co-op) offers:
•Resume and interview assistance
•Job search advising and coaching
•Access to full- and part-time job postings
Alumni Office (www.cabrini.edu/alumni) offers:
•Alumni Networking powered by LinkedIn
•Cavaliers in Transition (C.I.T.) – new in 2012
•Cabrini Alumni Business Card Exchange
Contact the Alumni Office at alumni@cabrini.
edu if you have questions regarding student
loans, career services, or would like to
participate in the C.I.T. or Cabrini Business
Card Exchange program.
The Oct. 4 domestic and dating violence
symposium at Cabrini brought together
advocates at the national, regional, and local
levels, featuring the White House Advisor on
Violence Against Women and the father of a
victim of dating violence murdered weeks after
her college graduation.
“Linking Campus with Community: Domestic
Violence Education Partnerships in Action” drew
more than 200 college students, government
officials, teachers, social workers, law
enforcement officers, representatives of faith
groups, and related professionals.
Through emotion, inspiration and education, the
symposium raised awareness and highlighted the
College’s community partnerships in addressing
a social issue that, according to the Domestic
Violence Resource Center, directly or indirectly
impacts nearly three out of four Americans.
Bill Mitchell, who founded the Kristin Mitchell
Foundation in memory of his daughter, delivered a
heart-wrenching presentation on the importance of
recognizing the warning signs of domestic violence.
Kristin Mitchell was murdered by her boyfriend
after she tried to break up with him. Even as
Mitchell detailed the brutal attack, he stressed
that education and community action will ensure
that Kristin’s murder was not in vain.
Following a passionate reading by 18-year-old
Amber Rose Johnson, a domestic violence
education advocate and award-winning poet,
NBC10’s Tracy Davidson moderated a panel of
experts on dating violence among students. She
said that as a young girl she would huddle in her
bedroom, as screams of her parents fighting,
punctuated by crashing furniture and smashing
glasses, reverberated around the house.
“I grew up with it,” Davidson said. “As I got
older, the violence got worse, so my brother and
I would have to break down my parents’ door to
help my mom.”
During breakout sessions, Cabrini faculty
and representatives from safety organizations
presented on issues including Facebook
stalking, community responses, and student
activism for domestic violence.
Barbara (HON’08) and John Jordan, friends
and generous benefactors of the College, were
recognized for their efforts on behalf of domestic
violence education. The Jordans have founded,
work with, and lead several domestic violence
organizations throughout the country. With a
$100,000 gift to Cabrini in 2010, they established
the Barbara and John Jordan Endowed Fund to
Promote Domestic Violence Education.
Distinguished speaker Lynn Rosenthal, White
House Advisor on Violence Against Women,
talked of the strides the country has made in
resources and support available to victims of
domestic violence.
“This movement was started by people just like
you. The first shelters were women’s living rooms.
The first hotlines were people’s home phone
numbers. It was all about peer-to-peer, and that’s
why we are here today.”
Rosenthal stressed that such advances in
addressing domestic violence were made
possible by dedicated students, faculty, staff, and
community members like those in attendance.
Last year, after Vice President Joe Biden received
a letter from the Jordans, Rosenthal invited the
Jordans, Cabrini President Marie George, and
Assistant Professor of Education Colleen Lelli ’95 to
the White House to discuss the College’s efforts
on domestic violence. Rosenthal also invited
President George to Washington in October 2010
for an event commemorating domestic violence
awareness month.
During the symposium, aides to Sen. Bob Casey
(D-Pa.) and Reps. Pat Meehan (R-Pa.) and Jim
Gerlach (R-Pa.) read letters from the elected
officials stressing the symposium’s importance
and thanking Cabrini for its role as a community
leader in this issue.
The College’s efforts in addressing domestic
violence continue, as funding from a three-year,
$100,000 U.S. Department of Justice grant will
help Cabrini faculty finalize a domestic violence
curriculum that will be used as a pilot for teachers
and school districts to gain awareness of the
impact of domestic violence on young children.
—Daniel DiPrinzio
NEWS
Domestic Violence Symposium Inspires, Educates
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Lynn Rosenthal, White House Advisor on Violence Against Women, delivers a keynote address at the domestic violence symposium.
A team of students, faculty and staff, under
the direction of Father Carl Janicki, director of
Campus Ministry, began preparations nearly
a year ago for the most dramatic changes the
Roman Missal has experienced since the Latin-to-
English translations in 1966.
On Nov. 27, Catholics around the country began
worshipping a bit differently, as the third edition
of the Roman Missal took effect.
“This is the result of a 45-year translation
process,” Father Carl said. “In many ways, this is
a return to the true Latin meaning of the prayers.”
The changes—the third changes to the Roman
Missal since 1966—use sentence structure and a
distinctive vocabulary to render a more authentic
translation of the original Latin, as opposed to the
1973–85 translations, which were more focused
on conveying the sense of the original text. The
changes also are designed to emphasize and
bring to the forefront of worshippers’ minds the
true spiritual significance of Liturgy.
“What’s most important is that these translations
remind us that the celebration of the Liturgy
is a spiritual experience,” Father Carl said.
“We are still celebrating the Paschal Mystery
of the Eucharist—that’s not changing. How we express it is what’s changing. That’s why we
wanted to prepare the campus community.”
To get ready for the Roman Missal changes
at Cabrini, the team produced Worship Aide
handouts (double-sided sheets of paper with the
new Mass responses and prayers), surveyed the
worshipping campus community on how they
worship, and held Liturgical practice sessions so
Father Carl could rehearse the new prayers.
“Part of the reason we’ve had these practice
sessions is so we don’t have to have an
experimental Mass,” Father Carl said. “You want
people to have a really integral experience of Liturgy
every time, and these practice sessions helped to
see how we could best manage these changes.”
The translations also affect musical responses
and Liturgical hymns. The transition team
reviewed hours of music samples to decide on
which to use during campus Liturgies.
More information about the translations is
available by contacting Father Carl at
610-902-8438 or [email protected].
Mass at the Bruckmann Memorial Chapel of Saint
Joseph on Cabrini’s campus is celebrated during
the spring and fall semesters on Sundays at 7 p.m.;
Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays at 12:30 p.m.; and
Tuesdays and Thursdays at 8:30 a.m.
—Daniel DiPrinzio
College Prepared for Roman Missal Changes
www.cabrini.edu Cabrini Magazine 5
Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Latin Text (Missale Romanum, edition typical tertia)
1973–85 Text New TextRoman Missal, Third Edition
Deus, cuius providentia in sui dispositione non fallitur te supplices exoramus, ut noxia cuncta submoveas, et omnia nobis profutura concedes. Per Dominum.
Father, your love never fails. Hear our call. Keep us from danger and provide for all our needs. Grant this through our Lord …
O God, whose providence never fails in its design, keep from us, we humbly beseech you, all that might harm us and grant all that works for our good. Through our Lord …
An example of the new prayer changes is below. Note how the word “providence” in the new text
more accurately refers to the Latin “providentia,” which is absent in the 1973–85 translation.
Father Carl Janicki, director of Campus Ministry, discusses the Roman Missal changes with students in the Bruckmann Memorial Chapel of St. Joseph.
In welcoming Cabrini’s third annual Women’s
Leadership Conference, Provost/Vice President
for Academic Affairs Anne Skleder urged
participants to “lead from the heart,” echoing the
College’s mission, Education of the Heart.
Sponsored by the Office of Graduate Studies, the
conference—despite its name—was not limited
to women, as a handful of men among the 100
participants attended the free event Oct. 8 on
the College’s campus. Five women who portray
extraordinary leadership, three of them Cabrini
alumnae, shared insights on achieving success
and happiness.
Featured speaker Lorraine Ranalli ’87, G’93,
author, broadcaster, and communication coach,
weaved morsels of humor into her address
about “Guerilla Marketing in the Social Media
Revolution.” Ranalli is no stranger to comedy—her
book, “Gravy Wars: South Philly Foods, Feuds,
and Attytudes,” is a humorous narrative of
Italian-American culture, daring to address the
longstanding argument of “gravy” vs. “sauce.”
Ranalli expressed to the group that it takes time,
innovation, and energy to be successful. “One
thing I’ve learned since graduating from Cabrini is
that you never stop learning,” she said.
Following the keynote address, attendees chose
from breakout sessions offered in the morning
and afternoon: “Happiness is a choice” (Lenore
Perrott ’77, psychologist), “How to achieve personal
Women’s Leadership Conference Builds Framework for Personal Success
6 Cabrini Magazine www.cabrini.edu
“One thing I’ve learned since graduating from Cabrini is that
you never stop learning”Lorraine Ranalli ’87, G’93
NEWS
success” (Molly Enos ’10, president of Paul
Bunyan’s Maple Syrup), “Non-profit management
and leadership” (Judith Lewis ’08, G’11, president
of Right Attitude Management, LLC), and “You’re
more than you think you are … really!” (Barbara
Collins, Ed.D., professor and author, and founder
and president of Positive Trends, Inc.).
—Megan Gilmore
Barbara Collins, Ed.D., leads a break-out session at the Women’s Leadership Conference.
When Catholic Relief Services’ (CRS) Mark
Schnellbaecher visited campus on Oct. 26, he
spoke of how CRS is assisting a generation of
recent college graduates frustrated by a lack of
jobs and an intrusive government.
But Schnellbaecher wasn’t referring to the United
States—he was talking about the Middle East.
CRS’ regional director for Europe and the Middle
East, Schnellbaecher shared his experience of
working on the ground in Beirut, Egypt and Iraq,
focusing on the Arab Spring revolutions which be-
gan in December 2010. Schnellbaecher helps CRS
provide food, temporary shelter, water and first
aid to those affected by violence in the region. At
Cabrini, he stressed that one of the organization’s
main goals was helping Middle Easterners transi-
tion from repressed subjects to citizens with rights.
“Different countries are now discussing what it
means to be a citizen, asking ‘What are our
rights?’ and ‘What are our responsibilities?’”
Schnellbaecher said.
Schnellbaecher credited college graduates in the
Middle East, frustrated by a lack of decent employ-
ment options and an oppressive government, for
leading the Arab Spring revolutions. He referenced
how some college graduates used self-immolation—
setting themselves on fire—as methods of protest.
“It seems clear to me that [the revolutions are]
about jobs and the youth bulge, where upwards of
60 percent of the population is under 25 years
old,” he said. “People who are well-educated or
are in the process of becoming well-educated
have no prospect of decent employment after
graduation.”
That’s why CRS, in addition to continuing its civic
engagement presence in the region, also is help-
ing many Middle Eastern youths with job oppor-
tunities through new programming, something
on which they had not previously focused.
“We’re not used to working with private
businesses to try and create hundreds and
hundreds of jobs at a time.”
Schnellbaecher told the Cabrini community that
they can make a difference here in the U.S. by
signing up to receive advocacy alerts through
CRS’ Catholics Confront Global Poverty initiative
at www.crs.org/globalpoverty, and by contacting
members of Congress to urge them to provide
poverty-focused international assistance in fiscal
year 2012.
Following Schnellbaecher’s presentation,
Cabrini faculty members Joseph Romano,
Ph.D. (Philosophy), Paul Wright, Ph.D.
(English), Leonard Primiano, Ph.D. (Religious
Studies), and Andrew Owen, Ph.D. (Sociology),
shared their perspectives on the Arab Spring.
—Daniel DiPrinzio
Arab Spring Revolutions Topic of Discussion
Loquitur Recognized for Outstanding Writing, Editing, Design Cabrini students earned eight national journalism
awards from the Columbia Scholastic Press
Association (CSPA) for their work in The Loquitur, the College’s student-produced newspaper. Many
of the stories focused on issues of social justice.
The Loquitur editors earned first certificate of
merit in the Overall Newspaper Design and Front
Page Design categories, and fourth place in the
Overall Newspaper Design for Tabloid category.
Other Gold Circle Awards went to:
•Elizabeth Krupka ’12 and Alyssa Mentzer ’12,
second place in the In-Depth News/Feature
Story category for “War, rape fueled by our
phones, computers” (Nov. 14, 2010)
•Kelsey Kastrava ’12, third place in the
Personality Profile category for “Young
refugees ‘lost’ and found in local woman’s
home” (March 13, 2011), and second
certificate of merit in the Editorial Writing
category for “Homeless deserve more than
just a casual glance” (Oct. 25, 2010)
•Krupka and Danielle McLaughlin ’12,
second place in the Feature Page Design
category for “Cabrini-Opoly” (Aug. 31, 2011)
•Eric Gibble ’11, second certificate of merit
in the Spot News Photography category for
pictures from the Restoring Honor Rally
in Washington, D.C., featured in “Call to
action” (Aug. 31, 2010)
Founded in 1925, the CSPA is an international
student press association affiliated with Columbia
University’s Graduate School of Journalism.
Other schools earning Gold Circle Awards this
year include the University of Pennsylvania, Ball
State University, the University of Alabama, the
University of Oklahoma, and Massachusetts
Institute of Technology.
—Daniel DiPrinzio
www.cabrini.edu Cabrini Magazine 7
Catholic Relief Services provides tuition assistance to thousands of refugee students living in Egypt so they can further their education and improve their chances of getting good jobs.
NEWS
Primiano Displays Italian Ex-voto Collection at NY Gallery
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Four dozen metal, silver and painted ex-votos—
divine votive offerings, usually to saints—from
the personal collection of Religious Studies Chair
Leonard Primiano, Ph.D., are on display through
April 2012 at the John D. Calandra Italian
American Institute in New York. The objects,
many of which are rare, date from 1865 to 1959.
“Many of the metal votives take the form of an
afflicted body part, such as a leg or a foot, or
hearts representing the Sacred Heart of Jesus,”
said Primiano. “The painting on metal and wood
represent dramatic moments of intercession, be
they sick bed scenes or accidents.”
The exhibit will open on campus at the College’s
Holy Spirit Library in September 2012.
An avid collector of vernacular religious art,
Primiano is developer and curator of Cabrini’s
Religious Folk, Popular, Liturgical Arts Collection.
In 2006, he coordinated for the College the
acquisition of the Don Yoder Collection of
Religious Folk Art. Primiano sits on the executive
board of the American Folklore Society and
is co-producer of The Father Divine Project, a
multimedia documentary and video podcast
about Father Divine, Mother Divine, and the
Peace Mission Movement.
For more information about the ex-voto exhibition,
“Graces Received: Painted and Metal Ex-Votos
from Italy,” contact Primiano at 610-902-8330 or
—Daniel DiPrinzio
For Girard Scholar, Change Comes When Individuals Join Together Bettye Collier-Thomas, Ph.D., this year’s Jolyon Pitt Girard Distinguished Scholar-in-Residence, presented on
women, race, religion and Civil Rights, at the College on Sept. 29. Collier-Thomas focused her lecture on the
struggles women faced during the Civil Rights movement, stating that, while “bringing change is a long and
difficult process,” true change only comes when individuals join together in their advocacy efforts. A professor
of history at Temple University, Collier-Thomas also referenced her award-winning book, “Jesus, Jobs, and
Justice: African American Women and Religion,” which stresses the religious convictions of African American
women as a motivation to improve conditions for minorities.
Bettye Collier-Thomas, Ph.D.
Leonard Primiano, Ph.D., discusses his personal collection of ex-votos at Cabrini’s New York Regional Alumni Chapter event on Nov. 3
“ Those who didn’t know Linda can
get a sense of her character just
by the work that she did, especially
with causes close to her heart.”
Deb Takes Cabrini Board Chair
www.cabrini.edu Cabrini Magazine 9
Zelinda (Linda) LeBoutillier, 76, former Trustee of
Cabrini College, died of cancer on Oct. 7.
LeBoutillier was chief executive officer of Waterloo
Gardens, Inc., one of the country’s top garden
centers, with locations in Devon, Pa., Exton,
Pa., and Wilmington, Del. Her parents, James
and Anna Paolini, founded Waterloo Gardens in
1942. Thirty years later, LeBoutillier purchased
the business with her husband and high school
sweetheart, Roberts “Bo” LeBoutillier. He died in
2001 of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).
LeBoutillier had a passion for cooking. In the
1980s, she and her sister-in-law founded The
Cooking School at Devon’s Waterloo location,
where she gave cooking demonstrations.
LeBoutillier also wrote a cookbook and developed
her own recipes for raw foods.
During her six years on Cabrini’s Board of Trustees
(2004–10), LeBoutillier served on the Cabrini
Classic committee as auction co-chair from 2005
to 2010, and donated the use of her home on the
Chesapeake Bay as an auction item. One year she
donated a cooking class at her home as well.
Cabrini Receives $35,000 in Grants for Science, Student Life Programs Funding from the Cabrini Mission Foundation and the Pennsylvania Liquor
Control Board (PLCB) will help the College develop programs in science
and student life.
A $20,000 grant from the Cabrini Mission Foundation will allow Cabrini
science faculty to host a college preparation workshop for students from
Mother Cabrini High School in New York. The week-long summer program,
Phage Hunters, will use technology and analysis developed by the Howard
Hughes Medical Institute to encourage young women to consider careers
in science, while providing a pre-college immersion experience. (Phage is
a shortened form of the word bacteriophage, which is a virus that infects
bacteria.) Biology majors Deborah Moran ’14 and Trevor Cross ’14 will
serve as peer mentors.
For the seventh consecutive year, the College has been awarded funding
from the PLCB. This year’s $15,000 grant will help the Office of Health
and Wellness Education develop marketing strategies, purchase public
safety equipment, and administer the National College Health Assessment
survey to reduce underage and dangerous drinking.
—Daniel DiPrinzio
“The depth of Linda’s generosity was evident
through her community contributions,” said
Cabrini Board Chair Deb Takes, who served with
LeBoutillier as a Cabrini Trustee. “Those who didn’t
know Linda can get a sense of her character just by
the work that she did, especially with causes close
to her heart.”
Her many philanthropic endeavors included
serving on the boards for the ALS Hope
Foundation, Bishop Shanahan High School,
Freedom Valley Girl Scout Council (she was a Girl
Scout leader for 10 years), and the Williamson
Free School of Mechanical Trades. LeBoutillier
was state chair of the American Family Institute
“Gift of Time” and the West Whiteland chair of the
American Heart Association, and remained active
in the Calvary Fellowship Church.
At Waterloo Gardens, she held many fundraisers for
the ALS Foundation, and hosted fundraising events
for Cabrini’s Alumni Association Scholarship.
In 2007, LeBoutillier received the Harold Martin
Leadership Award from the Exton Chamber of
Commerce and the 2005 Citizen of the Year
Award from the Berwyn-Devon Business and
Professional Association.
LeBoutillier is survived by a son, Roberts D.;
daughters Linda Anne, Rene, Susan ADP’07,
and Elise; six grandchildren, one of whom
(Heather Davis) is a 2007 Cabrini graduate;
and one great-grandchild.
—Megan Gilmore
Zelinda (Linda) LeBoutillier In Memoriam
NEWSBRIEFS
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Campus Gets a FaceliftCabrini students have new and improved places
to eat, take care of registration and billing, and
play volleyball.
Healthier meal options and a more welcoming
environment are offered in the overhauled
Marketplace student restaurant in Founder’s Hall,
including six-person booth seating, make-to-order
breakfast and deli bars, a salad bar, globe lighting,
brand new flooring, and a warm color palette.
The campus’ fun factor bumped up with the
addition of a sand volleyball court, barbecue grills,
and colorful Adirondack chairs and picnic tables
behind Rooymans Activity Center, which last year
was renovated to include a pool table, Xbox, Wii,
flat screen TVs and vending machines.
In Grace Hall, behind a floor-to-ceiling glass wall,
the new Cavalier Express Center houses the
billing, financial aid and Registrar’s
offices. Three staff members sit at the
front of the Center to help students with
questions, and computer stations are
available for class registration or other
needs. The customer service-oriented,
one-stop center is open Monday through
Friday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Visit www.cabrini.edu/cavalierexpress
for more information, or contact
the Center at 610-902-8188 or
—Megan Gilmore
Sudan Stories Earn Loquitur Reporter National AcclaimThree Loquitur stories on the civil war in
Sudan earned Kelsey Kastrava ’12 national
recognition. She was second-place winner for
Chandler Student Religion Reporter of the Year,
an award presented by The Religion Newswriters
Association, whose mission is to promote
excellence in media coverage and in public
discourse about religion.
Kastrava’s articles, “Students organize over
Sudanese conflict,” “Lost boy finds success in the
new world, has hope for homeland,” and “Young
refugees ‘lost’ and found in local woman’s home,”
detail Cabrini students’ advocacy for the conflict
in Sudan and include interviews with Malual Deng
Duot, a “lost boy” of Sudan who now attends
Villanova University.
—Chelbi Mims ’13
Kites and Spirits Soared During Family WeekendFamily Weekend, Sept. 23–25, was a celebration
for everyone—students, alumni, and families—
with events including an ice cream social, movie
viewings, a caricaturist, and athletic games. Several
highlights drew even bigger crowds.
On Friday, three alumni and a former coach were
inducted into Cabrini’s Athletic Hall of Fame during
a ceremony in the Dixon Center’s Nerney Field
House. Families, past teammates and coaches
surrounded basketball player Megan Dillon
Grant ’97, lacrosse player Christy Malone ’01,
and Duncan Hubley, men’s soccer coach from
1988–98, during their induction. For details about
the Hall of Fame ceremony, see page 12.
Students were honored for academic achievements
during Honors Convocation on Saturday morning
before picnicking in the renovated Marketplace.
During the highly anticipated Clue Mystery Dinner
Theatre that evening, 100 guests—some who
served as characters—scoured the Mansion hunting
for clues to solve the mystery. After sleuthing,
the night ended with Big Prize Bingo, where
participants had the opportunity to win prizes such
as a Keurig, Kindle, GPS, Wii, and gift cards to
Stephen Starr Restaurants.
Nearly 250 community members sent kites soaring
at Sunday’s Kite Festival. For the first time in
several years, the weather cooperated, allowing
children to fly their kites high on the Upper Athletic
Field. The men’s and women’s soccer teams also
conducted a mini-clinic for children ages 10 and
under to learn basic soccer skills like defending,
passing and shooting.
—Megan Gilmore
Marketplace
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International, National Organizations Honor Alumni Documentary on CancerAn international and a national organization
have recognized Gianna Shikitino ’11 and
Joseph Cahill ’11 for their audio documentary
on cancer. “Determined to Survive: The Hope to
Fight” earned an International Academy of Visual
Arts Silver Davey Award for best program and news
documentary, and was one of four finalists up
for the College Broadcasters, Inc. “Best Feature”
award. Containing interviews with cancer patients
and emotional testimonials from family and friends
of those with cancer, the documentary focuses on
how people mentally cope with the disease.
Last year, Cahill, Shikitino, and Kerri Dougherty ’11
were finalists for the College Broadcasters, Inc.
“Best Feature” award for their audio documentary,
“Behind the Strut: A Look Inside the World of the
Philadelphia Mummers.”
—Chelbi Mims ’13
Trustee’s Company Named One of Philadelphia’s Best Places to Work
Tuition reimbursement,
profit sharing, bowling
nights, summer
barbecues, holiday
parties, an extraordinarily
supportive work
environment—these are
some of the perks that
helped make the public
relations firm Devine + Powers one of Philadelphia Business Journal’s 2011 “Best Places to Work.”
Cofounded in 2003 by Jay Devine and Vince
Powers (a Cabrini Board member since
2007), the firm represents a range of clients
from Fortune 500 companies to non-profit
organizations, such as Sunoco, the Academy
of the Natural Sciences, Project H.O.M.E.,
Philadelphia Gas Works, and the Kimmel Center
for the Performing Arts.
—Daniel DiPrinzio
Faculty in the News Eric Malm, Ph.D., assistant professor of economics
and business administration, was quoted as an
expert in a Sept. 14 DailyFinance.com story on
how the economy has changed since 9-11.
James Hedtke, Ph.D., chair and professor of
history and political science, was quoted as an
expert in a Sept. 13 Christian Science Monitor story on the Sept. 12 Republican presidential
primary debate.
Darryl Mace, Ph.D., associate professor of history,
and Melissa Terlecki, Ph.D., associate professor of
psychology, are the recipients of a 1976 Hamilton
Faculty Fellowship, which they will use to design
a course on the history of mental health and the
Norristown State Hospital. The ECG course will be
taught beginning in fall 2012.
Elizabeth Bodine, Ph.D., assistant professor of
mathematics, co-published “Spectrally arbitrary
patterns over finite fields” in the August 2011
issue of Linear and Multilinear Algebra.
Cabrini’s Largest Fundraiser Honors TrusteeThe 23rd annual Cabrini Classic, May 7, 2012, at Waynesborough Country Club in Paoli, Pa., will honor
Caswell “Cas” F. Holloway III.
Holloway is a dedicated volunteer and key supporter of Cabrini College. For eight years, he has served
on the College’s Board of Trustees and the Cabrini Classic committee, including as committee chair
from 2004 to 2006.
Holloway is president of C.F. Holloway, III & Company, a residential builder and developer in Wayne, Pa.
He earned a bachelor of science from the University of Notre Dame. Holloway and his wife, Joan, have
five sons, one of whom (John) is a 2005 Cabrini graduate.
The Cabrini Classic, a golf tournament, auction and dinner, is the College’s largest single fundraiser,
raising more than $1 million over the past six years. Many sponsorship levels are available. Support
Cabrini College and Cas Holloway through a corporate or personal sponsorship, ad in the program
booklet, auction item donation, or participation in the tournament.
Visit www.cabrini.edu/CabriniClassic for more information or contact Donna Potts at 610-902-8214
Caswell F. Holloway III
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Former athletic standouts Tim Anderlonis ’00,
Megan Dillon Grant ’97 and Christy Malone ’01,
along with former coach Duncan Hubley, were
inducted into the Cabrini College Athletic Hall
of Fame during a ceremony on Sept. 23 in the
Nerney Field House. The four entered the Hall of
Fame as members of its sixth class, joining 22
previously inducted members.
“I continue to be amazed each year at the
extraordinary student-athletes and coaches we’ve
had here at Cabrini,” said Joe Giunta, director of
athletics and recreation. “But most importantly,
the men and women in our Athletic Hall of Fame
are exceptional human beings, and the College
is fortunate to have these wonderful people
representing the College and the great legacy
which is Cabrini College Athletics.”
Tim Anderlonis ’00, a member of the Cavaliers
men’s basketball team from 1996 to 2000, was
presented by former basketball coach and 2010
Hall of Fame inductee John Dzik. As Anderlonis
is currently serving in the U.S. Marine Corps
and stationed in Afghanistan, his sister, Karie
Steinmetz, and daughter, Olivia, were on hand
to accept the award in his absence. Anderlonis
currently ranks third on Cabrini’s all-time scoring
list with 1,362 points and tenth in steals with 153.
Former women’s basketball student-athlete Megan
Dillon Grant ’97 was presented by her husband
and former Cabrini basketball student-athlete
Greg Grant ’96 and eldest daughter Maggie. Grant
remains the Cavaliers’ all-time leader in assists
(618) and steals (253). She also ranks sixth in
points (1,156) and second in rebounds (887).
Duncan Hubley, Cabrini’s men’s soccer coach
from 1988 to 1998, was presented by former
soccer student-athlete Paul Hollinger ’99. Hubley
amassed 140 career victories during his years at
the helm of the Cavaliers’ soccer program. The
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Cavaliers won six conference championships, and
he led the Cavaliers to their first appearance in the
Eastern College Athletic Conference Tournament.
Christy Malone ’01 was a member of the Cabrini
women’s lacrosse team from 1998 to 2001. She
ranks in the top 20 in Division III lacrosse for career
saves with 783. The Cavaliers won four consecutive
Pennsylvania Athletic Conference championships
with Malone in net, including a perfect 16-0
campaign in Malone’s freshman year when she led
the nation with a .675 save percentage. She was
inducted by current Cabrini field hockey and lacrosse
coach Jackie Neary.
Several alumni who are Cabrini College Athletic Hall
of Fame members were in attendance, including
Glen Jaskelewicz ’93 (Class of 2006), Tom Nerney ’77
(Class of 2006), and Jessi Valerio Gougler ’99 (Class
of 2007).
“It was an honor to have several members of the
Athletic Hall of Fame in attendance this evening,”
Giunta commented. “Tom, Jessi, Glen and Coach
Dzik represent the rich tradition of Cavalier Athletics
and it’s always a pleasure to welcome them and all
alums back to campus.”
The Cabrini College Athletic Hall of Fame was
established in 2006 to recognize individuals who
have contributed to the success and growth of the
Cabrini’s athletic program.
—David Howell
Left to right: Christy Malone ’01, President Marie George, Olivia Anderlonis (representing Tim Anderlonis ’00), Megan Dillon Grant ’97 and Duncan Hubley pose for a photo at the Athletic Hall of Fame induction.
Former soccer players return to Cabrini to honor former coach Duncan Hubley (13th from left) on his induction into the Athletic Hall of Fame.
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For most college students, summer break is an
opportunity to get away from school, perhaps get
a job, head to the shore, or just relax. For two
groups of Cabrini College student-athletes, the
summer of 2011 was an opportunity to learn about
themselves, their teammates, their sports and
another way of life.
Cavaliers head women’s lacrosse coach Jackie
Neary and head women’s soccer coach Ken
Prothero gave their clubs a chance to experience
life as others know it, through team trips to Europe.
Neary’s charges spent a week in London, while
Prothero took his team on a 10-day tour of Italy
and Germany. The trips gave the student-athletes
and coaches a chance to continue their seasons,
but perhaps more importantly, they presented the
student-athletes an opportunity to travel, bond and
to grow.
The Cabrini women’s lacrosse team originally
planned to head to Japan but the devastating
earthquake and tsunami in March put their trip
in jeopardy. Though the Japanese Lacrosse
Association was still interested in having the
Cavaliers as part of the 2011 Friendship Games,
Neary was concerned about the safety and
infrastructure of the trip. Having acted as a guest
coach with the English National Team in 2010,
Neary and athletic travel company Zag Sports
quickly regrouped and organized a trip to London,
where the Cavaliers would face the English
National Team, the Under-19 National Team and
two club teams.
Planning for the women’s soccer trip proved to
be a bit easier. Prothero and assistant coach
Jess Huda ’01 took the team on a European tour
that included stops in Munich, site of the 1972
Olympics; Dachau, the former Nazi
concentration camp; Florence;
Milan; and Pisa. The highlight of the
trip was time spent at a museum
dedicated to Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini.
Though both schedules were filled with matches
and guided tours, the most important and less
tangible part of the trip is the enhancement of the
lessons student-athletes take from athletics.
“We wanted our trip to focus not just on soccer,
but the educational aspect was just as important,”
Prothero said. “I think we provided a very powerful,
rich experience for our student-athletes, both on
and off the field.”
Those lessons were not overlooked by the student-
athletes. For many, it was their first opportunity to
travel without the supervision of their parents and
their first European experience.
“I was very nervous traveling to a foreign country
without my parents,” said lacrosse student-athlete
Ali May ’14. “The trip forced us to really depend
on each other and help each other through our
anxieties.”
For Kellie Manoppello ’15, the educational aspect
was an important part of the trip.
“I was very excited to travel with our team,”
Manopello said. “Learning about international
lacrosse and the English culture was amazing. But
experiencing all of that with people with whom you
are so close is what really made it memorable.”
Kara Hinkelmon ’12 has been involved with
hosting foreign exchange soccer players for several
years. For her, the opportunity to see the other side
was tremendous.
“It gave me the chance to see what some of my
friends have talked about,” Hinkelmon said. “Plus
we got to experience the game with European
players and coaches. Practicing, playing and going
to a Women’s World Cup game gave us first-hand
knowledge about the culture of European soccer.”
Both coaches are hopeful that the trip also pays
immediate dividends on the field. Players on both
teams say the trip has bonded them on and off
the field. Prothero often refers to the level of play
his team faced in Italy and Germany, as he tries
to bring those aspects to his team. Through fall
practices and off-season conditioning, the Cabrini
women’s lacrosse team already has a kinship that
many of its young players have never experienced.
—David Howell
Student-Athletes Bond During
European Trips
ATHLETICS
Left: The women’s lacrosse team concludes its international play versus the English National team. Right: On day nine of the 10-day tour, the women’s soccer team visits Porto Venere, a small village on the Ligurian coast of Italy.
The women’s soccer team tours Florence’s Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore.
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educationOF
THEheart
An Education of the Heart
Cabrini’s mission is to deliver an “Education of the Heart.” That concept comes directly from the College’s namesake. But what does it mean, and how does it work? And more important, how does it shape peoples’ lives?
By Richard Bader
At just 45 words, Cabrini College’s mission statement is refreshingly brief, standing in concise contrast to college mission statements that can run five or six times as long. It covers some of the same ground as those of other colleges, with such themes as academic excellence, diversity, and leadership development. But Cabrini’s mission statement has one feature most others lack—it has a title: Education of the Heart. And though that phrase may mean different things to different people, those four words give shape to a Cabrini education, and vice versa.
Education of the Heart is a phrase Cabrini deservedly owns, coming as it did from Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini (1850−1917), who founded the Missionary
Sisters of the Sacred Heart, who in turn founded Cabrini College. Mother Cabrini believed that the intellectual purpose of education could not be separated from the moral. Education of the Heart embraces that belief.
The concept manifests itself in a variety of ways. To some, Education of the Heart means learning the value of helping those who are less fortunate. To others, it means trying your best, approaching all that you do with heartfelt effort. A faculty member says it’s “a puzzle a lot of us work on.”And if it’s challenging to define with precision, Education
of the Heart can also be a challenge to measure, though the College is taking steps to do just that. Cabrini is one
of 29 colleges taking part in the Wabash National Study of Liberal Arts Education, a wide-ranging project to assess outcomes of liberal arts learning. In the study, participating colleges identify an area of student learning they want to improve, implement programs designed to improve it, and then use assessment tools to see how well it worked. At Cabrini, the assessment looks at learning centered on social justice. The project started in spring 2010 and concludes in 2014.
Meanwhile, like many complex concepts, maybe Education of the Heart is something you know best when you see it. “The true test of what we’re doing,” says Cabrini President Marie Angelella George, “is found in the nature of the lives people lead.” What follows is a look at some of those lives.
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Lindsay Anderson visits with children in an after-school program in Duran, Ecuador, during a service immersion trip in December 2010
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she says, had cancer. As she stood on Kayford Mountain there was an explosion from a mining operation in the distance, and a cloud of orange dust rose up and drifted over a community downwind.
“I learned to use power tools and I learned about poverty,” says Anderson, now a senior majoring in exercise science and health promotion. “It makes you think about things you have that others don’t. It was such a new experience for me.”
It was an experience that motivated her to get more involved in work for the common good. Later that spring she joined Cabrini’s Community Service and Outreach Club, which organizes events on and off campus that support worthwhile causes. She began to assume greater leadership with the club, and now, as its president, she’s helped put together a 9/11 Remembrance, a bingo night for residents of a low-income community, a 5K fundraiser for a women’s shelter, and many other events.
“Taking on a leadership role has helped me step outside my comfort zone,” she says. “I work with a wonderful team of people. I’m thrilled to be working with them to promote community service.”
Getting involved in community service has been a defining feature of Anderson’s Cabrini education. And when she graduates and enters the workplace, she expects to stay involved. “I want to,” she says. “It’s a part of who I am.”
It was spring break of her first year at Cabrini, and nothing had prepared Lindsay Anderson for the view she was seeing from the top of Kayford Mountain, in West Virginia’s coal country. All around her, the graceful tree-covered peaks you associate with the Appalachian Mountains were gone, having been clear-cut and leveled by mining companies practicing mountaintop removal.
The process involves blasting away hundreds of feet of mountain to expose the coal seam below, and shoveling the residual “overburden,” as the former mountaintops are called, into surrounding valleys. Mountaintop removal makes it much easier to harvest coal. It also alters ecosystems, destroys habitats, and damages water quality. A recent study published in the Journal of Community
Health linked the procedure to tens of thousands of cases of cancer in the region.
Anderson was in West Virginia with more than two dozen Cabrini classmates as part of an alternative spring break trip. While there they helped restore the home of a family of three, an older couple and their adult son, two of whom,
Lindsay Anderson, senior
“It’s Part ofWho I Am”
Left to right: Lindsay Anderson ’12, Stephanie Coleman ’15, Megan Creed ’13, and Lisa Marie Gomez ’12 at the Laurel House 5K Dash Against Domestic Violence.
As part of Project Appalachia, Lindsay Anderson ’12 (left) and Kerry Allaire ’11 spent the 2009 spring break restoring a home in West Virginia.
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Your Heart as a Compass
Tom Nerney ’77 and Jill Chambers Nerney ’77
Learning, which enables some three dozen low-income Philadelphia-area youth to attend private high schools, and opens up educational opportunities for hundreds of children in Rwanda. Tom and Jill are helping to launch a new Philadelphia high school for low-income students. At USLI, Jill oversees an internship program providing opportunities for students from Cabrini and other area colleges and universities. Additionally, Tom created a curriculum for those at USLI who have people leadership responsibilities, called Leadership with Heart.
The phrase Education of the Heart may not have been top of mind at Cabrini when the Nerneys were students, but the idea was there, and it stuck. They’re delighted to see the concept being brought to center stage today.
“It was an education outside the classroom,” Tom says. “It was learning to care about other people, to respect other people, to believe in other people. It’s learning to use your heart as a compass in what you’re doing in life.”
Weekday afternoons in the late fall and winter you’ll find Tom Nerney ’77 not behind his office desk at United States Liability Insurance Group (USLI), where he’s chairman, president, and CEO, but on the gym floor at Germantown Academy in Fort Washington, Pa., where he volunteers as assistant coach of the school’s girls’ basketball team. His focus is not so much to design plays or run passing drills, but to help his captains assert their leadership, to help players work through conflicts that might arise, and to get everyone to understand the concept of team.
“I’m more on the ‘dynamic’ side,” is the way he puts it. “I try to reach into people to help them get better.” One reason he’s so well suited to this role is that others played it for him when he was a student at Cabrini.
Tom Nerney and Jill Chambers met at Cabrini as sophomores. Jill was a biology major and a strong student. Tom majored in social science and philosophy and played basketball (he was inducted into the Cabrini Athletic Hall of Fame in 2006). They started dating and were engaged by fall of senior year. They broke off that engagement, but got back together a couple of years later and now have been married 32 years.
When they talk about Cabrini, they talk about getting two educations: the academic one, and then something else.
“I was searching to find out who I was,” says Tom. He credits faculty members and administrators for helping him with that search, reaching out to him and Jill, spending time with them, genuinely liking them. One professor taught Tom how to tie a tie, and went with him when he bought Jill’s engagement ring. “It was more than just learning a subject or a discipline. These people really cared about us.”
That caring attitude has stayed with the Nerneys. The couple hosts dinners at their home to support philanthropic efforts for healthcare; Jill is a Trustee of the Bryn Mawr Hospital Foundation and Tom recently joined the Board of Governors of Main Line Health System.Tom and Jill have founded two nonprofit organizations: the Nerney Family Foundation, which makes donations to a variety of charitable causes, and A Front Row Seat to
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Jerry Zurek picks a “cherry” from a coffee plant in Guatemala.
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“I Saw Teaching
With a New Purpose”
Jerry Zurek, professor
“What we are trying to do here is very difficult and very exciting,” says Jerry Zurek, Ph.D., professor and chair of communication.
With 41 years on the Cabrini faculty, Zurek has a lot of familiarity with Education of the Heart. But the concept really came to life for the first time during a 2006 trip to the Amazon.
Zurek visited Catholic Relief Services (CRS) workers in a village in rural Brazil, where he says large corporations were luring young men and women into slavery with the false promise of high pay for cutting trees in the rainforest. He met a local family, a mother and father and their three young daughters, who despite death threats were trying to educate their community about the problem.
“I saw the global dimension of injustice,” Zurek says. “I saw what could be done working with local communities. I saw teaching with a new purpose.”
Today he structures classes not just to expose students to issues of social justice in the world, but to get them involved with those issues. Last spring a team of students made a radio documentary about the use of slave labor to manufacture cell phone parts in the Congo. Student projects have focused on AIDS, Fair Trade, and similar topics.
“I’m trying to create a cohort of graduates who are educated in a different way,” Zurek says, “so their lives can continue to work in solidarity with others around the world.”
Zurek is not naïve about the reasons students come to college. Most students at Cabrini, like most college students everywhere, arrive on campus more concerned with preparing for a career than saving the world. But by engaging them with issues of real importance in ways that also help them develop career skills, Zurek accomplishes both. “This kind of learning is distinctive,” he says. “It’s beneficial to them, but it’s also beneficial to society.”
A young woman in one of Zurek’s classes is an Iraqi refugee, and earlier this fall he asked her to speak to his classes about her experiences. (You can see a video of her talk at www.vimeo.com/30871644.) The students heard things they had never heard before and talked about things they had never considered. They discussed the status of refugees elsewhere, the political backdrop to refugee movements, the economic impact. Later this fall students will go to Washington, D.C., to discuss refugee policy with their congressmen.
“Each one of them has to figure out where they stand on issues that three months ago they had absolutely no awareness of, let alone an opinion about,” says Zurek. “When students’ eyes and minds become open like that, that’s a huge satisfaction.”
Jerry Zurek and his students discuss “Not for Sale,” a book about human trafficking.
To Use Your Heart for Humankind
Bill Uditsky, junior
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Sometimes we come to appreciate the value of “heart” by experiencing its absence. That was the case for Cabrini junior Bill Uditsky, a double major in finance and accounting from Havertown, Pa.
In high school, Uditsky faced the challenges every teen faces, plus a few most others don’t have to deal with. He had been diagnosed with several health conditions, including Tourette syndrome, attention deficit/ hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and a mild case of Asperger syndrome, which itself is a mild form of autism.
In other words, he was different, and this made him a target for bullies. A transfer to a new high school solved the problem, and Bill came to Cabrini not with bitterness, but with insight. “Just because someone’s different doesn’t mean they should be treated differently,” he says.
A Heartfelt Mission
On February 20, 2010, Cabrini College’s Board of Trustees approved a new Mission Statement for the College, bringing Education of the Heart front and center:
Education of the Heart – Cabrini College is a Catholic institution of higher education dedicated to academic excellence, leadership development, and a commitment to social justice. The College welcomes learners of all faiths, cultures, and backgrounds and prepares them to become engaged citizens of the world.
At Cabrini he continued to explore ideas of difference and its close cousin, inequality. Religion classes gave Uditsky, who’s Jewish, an appreciation for others’ views of spirituality. Volunteer work in a nearby high school as part of an Engagements with the Common Good class exposed him to inequalities in education. He grew more acutely aware of the gap between society’s “haves” and “have-nots,” and he wanted to help close it.
“I like helping others reach their potential,” says Uditsky, an Honors student who knows something about reaching one’s potential. “I want to help those less fortunate than us.”
In the past two years Uditsky has become involved in the Peace Mission Movement, done fundraising for developing-world microfinance projects, put his accounting skills to work helping residents of a Montgomery County assisted-living facility with their taxes, and volunteered for a variety of other causes.
Accounting is a perfect major for Uditsky, who is good at math, good with technology, and likes structure. Accounting is also, he notes, “recession-proof,” offering a stable foundation for supporting a family some day. And he understands that along with the benefits of his education comes a certain responsibility.
“Education of the Heart symbolizes that Cabrini teaches its students to use each of their hearts for the good of humankind,” Uditsky wrote in his application for the Alumni Scholarship, which the Cabrini Alumni Board awarded him earlier this year. “[It] illustrates to students how … less fortunate individuals struggle to earn a living, so that we can recognize how to use our future careers as pathways to assist those in need.”
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Left to right: Bill Uditsky ’13 studies with Krysten Bittner ’14 and Alexandra Saboe ’14.
Going from “I” to“We”
Marie Angelella George, president
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President George with Stephanie Minneci ’13 and T-Ana Carpenter ’15 (right), recipients of the Mother Cabrini League scholarship, which is funded through the generosity of the Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus.
Richard Bader is a writer and communications consultant in Baltimore, and a frequent
contributor to Cabrini Magazine. You can find him on the web at www.richardbader.net.
“Education of the Heart involves wedding the Catholic intellectual tradition to the Catholic social tradition,” says Cabrini President Marie Angelella George. In and of itself, she adds, that isn’t unique. Some variation of that connection takes place at most Catholic colleges and universities, most commonly found in service learning, where students do community service that has an intentional link to what they’re studying in a class.
What’s distinctive at Cabrini, President George says, is how that marriage of the intellectual and the social plays out: “The intellectual development and the moral reasoning about important social issues come together here in a way I’ve never seen before.”
For a prime example, she points to the College’s Justice Matters core curriculum, a liberal arts curriculum reflecting a concern for important social issues of our day. Justice Matters, now in its third year, first asks students to look at themselves, which is where many college freshmen tend to be looking anyway. Then students become involved in working in partnership with communities and bring those experiences to class.
But Justice Matters doesn’t stop there. Students go on to apply their growing knowledge to community-based projects. A team of biology students explores the causes of pollution in a watershed near campus and comes up with a way to mitigate it. Students do research on domestic violence and share their findings on a website that becomes a valuable resource for a women’s shelter.
Projects like these challenge students to think more deeply about root causes of complex problems and work to find good solutions. In the process, students learn to become change agents—advocates for causes they believe in.
“It’s going from the ‘I’ to the ‘we,’” says President George. “It’s the integration of important social issues within the context of each student’s educational experience. It’s deeply woven into Education of the Heart. And it’s one of the richest dimensions of social-justice education you’ll find.
“True to our Catholic identity, Cabrini educates minds and hearts, values the God-given dignity of each person, and promotes peace and justice for the human family.”
Education of the Heart is why President George was attracted to Cabrini in the first place. She inherited a college that from its founding had been telling students that with knowledge comes an obligation to use it for the common good. Her goal is to take Education of the Heart to a new level, to be more intentional about it, to have it become the answer to the question, What makes Cabrini different?
“What we are doing here,” President George told those assembled three years ago for her inauguration as Cabrini’s seventh president, “is putting a stake in the ground that says that the acquisition of knowledge is not enough and will never be enough if that knowledge does not get utilized in the betterment of society and the betterment of our own lives.”
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In February 2009, President George and several Communication students and faculty members traveled to Guatemala, where they visited a clinic operated by the Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus (MSCs).
The MSCs have a health clinic and a health care outreach program, which brings necessary medical services to remote rural communities.
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ALUMNI NEWS
Alumni at the Shore
Clear blue skies and a warm beach breeze set an
idyllic scene for Cabrini College’s first Alumni at
the Shore event on July 30. Nearly 70 alumni and
friends, representing every decade, brushed off
their sandy shoes for an evening of cocktails and
appetizers at the Golden Inn in Avalon, N.J.
The Alumni Office provided a discounted hotel rate,
which several guests took advantage of for the
weekend.
The second annual Cabrini Alumni at the Shore
event, at the Golden Inn in Avalon, N.J., will be
July 28, 2012, from 4 to 7 p.m. For more
information, contact Rachel McCarter, director of
Alumni Relations, at [email protected]
or 610-902-8256.
Cabrini Night at the Phillies Alumni Happy Hour
On Sept. 16, more than 2,300 members of the
Cabrini College community filed into Citizens Bank
Park to cheer on the Philadelphia Phillies against the
St. Louis Cardinals, the team that would ultimately
end the Phillies’ season. Before the game, 70
alumni, friends, faculty, and staff attended a happy
hour at McFadden’s Restaurant and Saloon. Guests
enjoyed live music, a full bar, appetizers, and
appearances by President Marie George, the Cabrini
Cavalier, and Cabrini cheerleaders.
The Phillies promotional item at the game was a
Phillies/Cabrini knit cap, a perfect accessory for
the cool September evening. The Cabrini College
Chorus sang the National Anthem, the Cabrini
cheerleaders and Cavalier showed their spirit on
the field during the ceremonial first pitch, and in
the fifth inning, the Cabrini Dance Team danced
with the Phillie Phanatic.
Stay tuned for details about the 2012 Cabrini Night
at the Phillies on Sept. 7.
Alumni, Parents & Friends Reception at Lehigh Country Club Nearly 40 alumni, parents and friends joined
President Marie George at the Lehigh Country
Club for a cocktail reception, hosted by former
Trustee Mary Ellen Jaindl Roper ’72. Professor
Emeritus of Education Andrew Litavec and
Board Chair Deb Takes were among the guests,
along with many of Roper’s classmates from the
class of 1972. The Oct. 12 event provided the
opportunity for many of the College’s constituents
in the Allentown, Pa., area to connect and learn
the latest news about Cabrini.
Graduate student and pianist Christopher
Dickerson provided classical melodies while
guests mingled, and President George presented
the College’s 2020 Vision, which includes plans
for sustainability, modern pedagogies, and a
pedestrian-friendly campus.
ALUMNI EVENTS – IF YOU MISSED IT…
Melissa Terlecki (center), associate professor of psychology, with Stephen and Mary Harris (left), chair of the Business Department, and George and Laura Groves, chair of the Social Work Department.
L-R: Maryellen Anastasio ’11, Associate Direc-tor of Athletics Brian Beacham, Linda Cylc ’03, Assistant Director of Admissions Brian Felice ’05, Candice Linehan ’03
Joanne Kovacs Balshi ’69 and her husband Thomas HON’10 (left) with Claire Roth ’69 and her husband Bob Weber.
Barbara Wister ’87
Mary Ellen Jaindl Roper ’72 and President Marie George
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Cabrini’s commitment to an Education of the Heart and community service drew Director of
Alumni Relations Rachel McCarter to the College.
She joined Cabrini in July, bringing more than
six years of marketing, development, and alumni
relations experience.
At Cabrini, McCarter has worked alongside the
Alumni Board of Directors to restore the Class
Agent Program, revise the Alumni Association
MEET THE DIRECTOR OF ALUMNI RELATIONS
bylaws, introduce new alumni events and
communications, and revamp the Alumni
Weekend planning structure to focus on reunion
class years.
Most recently, McCarter was director of Alumni
Relations at Rosemont College (2008–11),
where she worked closely with a 20-member
Alumni Board of Directors to strengthen alumni
programming and communications.
McCarter earned a bachelor’s degree in commu-
nication studies from Bloomsburg University, and
previously worked in marketing and development
communications at The Franklin Institute.
She demonstrates her personal commitment to
community involvement through her annual par-
ticipation in the Sandy Rollman Foundation’s Spirit
Sprint to raise money for ovarian cancer research.
McCarter’s office is located on the second
floor of the Mansion (610-902-8256,
CALL FOR ALUMNI AWARD NOMINATIONS
The Alumni Office is seeking nominations for the
2012 Alumni Awards.
The Cabrini College Alumni Awards Program
recognizes outstanding professional, personal,
community service, and College-related
accomplishments of exemplary alumni. The Alumni
Office solicits alumni nominations for five awards:
Distinguished Achievement Award, the Martha Dale
Award for Distinguished Service, the St. Frances
X. Cabrini Award for Community Service, Cabrini
College Honorary Alumnus, and Cabrini College
Young Alumni Award. Alumni may nominate
themselves or other alumni. For details, visit
www.cabrini.edu/AlumniAwards.
To submit a nomination for an Alumni Award, email
the nominee’s full name, class year, award title, and
reason for nomination to Rachel McCarter, director
of Alumni Relations, at [email protected].
The deadline for nominations is Jan. 27, 2012.
FEBRUARY 11Alumni Basketball Game
MARCH 30Radio Station 30th Anniversary Event
MAY 20Commencement
Legacy photos and 1962 Golden Hearts Society
FEBRUARY 18Cabrini Sweetheart Dance
APRIL 1Graduate Studies
Honors Convocation
MARCH 31Breakfast with the
Easter Bunny
JUNE 1–2Alumni Weekend 2012 & 50th Anniversary
of the Alumni Association Celebration. Friday features a concert by the Irish band Blackthorn.
Saturday features the Mansion Gala and more!
MARCH 4–11Guatemala Trip
with Jerry Zurek, Ph.D. professor of communication,
and Raquel Green, Ph.D., assistant professor of Spanish
APRIL 21Class Agents Meeting
MARCH 24 Team Trivia Night
MAY 7Cabrini Classic
JULY 28Alumni at the Shore
Golden Inn, Avalon, N.J.
Be the first to learn about upcoming alumni and friends events
Send your full name, class year, and current email address to [email protected] to receive updates on upcoming alumni and friends events and offerings. Are you on Facebook? Find out the latest by “liking” the Cabrini College Alumni Office on Facebook. More events are underway for spring 2012!
For more information, contact Rachel McCarter, director of Alumni Relations, at 610-902-8256 or [email protected].
UPCOMING ALUMNI & FRIENDS EVENTSSave
the Date
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ALUMNI NEWSALUMNI BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Do you want to make a difference in the life of your alma mater? Do you know someone who would? Be the
voice for your Cabrini decade! The Governance Committee of the Alumni Board of Directors is collecting
nominations of undergraduate and graduate alumni who would like to join the Alumni Board.
The Alumni Board consists of 26 members, representing all decades and degrees, who serve as the
governing body of the Cabrini College Alumni Association. The Alumni Board provides valuable guidance,
with the goal of increasing alumni involvement, support, and connectedness to Cabrini College, in areas
relating to alumni relations, admissions, scholarships, fundraising, student affairs, Board governance, and
graduate engagement.
To submit a nomination in the 2012 Alumni Board of Directors election, email the nominee’s full
name, class year, and reason for nomination to Rachel McCarter, director of Alumni Relations, at
[email protected]. The deadline for nominations is Jan. 27, 2012. Voting ballots will be
sent electronically to alumni in March 2012.
1. Become a Class Agent!
Are you a networker or communicator by nature?
Would you enjoy finding creative ways to connect
your Cabrini classmates with one another and
your alma mater?
If so, the Alumni Office has an opportunity for you!
Class Agents are alumni volunteers who serve
as liaisons between the Alumni Office and their
class, lending their time, talent, and expertise to
plan events and initiatives that keep classmates
engaged and connected to the current Cabrini
College community. Class Agents are needed for
several classes.
To volunteer as a Class Agent for your class,
contact Rachel McCarter, director of Alumni
Relations ([email protected] or
610-902-8256).
2. Join Your Alumni Weekend Class Committee!
Are you part of an undergraduate class with a year
ending in “2” or “7”? If so, mark your calendar
to celebrate your next milestone class reunion at
Alumni Weekend 2012, June 1–2.
Help make your class reunion memorable by
volunteering for your Alumni Weekend Class
Committee. Committees are formed for each
class and the Alumni Office is seeking additional
A YEAR OF MILESTONES
The year 2012 marks two significant milestones
in Cabrini history—the 50th anniversary of the
Cabrini College Alumni Association and the
30th anniversary of Cabrini’s radio station,
89.1 WYBF-FM “The Burn.” To help make these
celebrations memorable, the Alumni Office is
seeking alumni participation.
•Were you involved with Cabrini’s radio
station as a student?
•In the last 50 years, have you served
on the Cabrini College Alumni Board of
Directors or the Board of Trustees?
If you answer “yes” to either of these questions,
email [email protected] with: your full
name (first, maiden, last); class year; contact
information; position held at the radio station,
on the Alumni Board of Directors, or on the
Board of Trustees; and years served.
Alumni who notify the Alumni Office about
their involvement will be recognized at these
events. For more information, contact
Rachel McCarter, director of Alumni Relations
([email protected] or 610-902-8256).
members to discuss ideas and plan reunion events
and initiatives for several classes.
Interested alumni should contact Rachel McCarter,
director of Alumni Relations (rachel.mccarter@
cabrini.edu or 610-902-8256).
3. You Be the Judge: Cabrini’s Team Trivia Night
The jury is out on who will judge Cabrini’s popular
Team Trivia Night; will it be you? The Alumni Office
is looking for alumni volunteers to serve as judges
on March 24, 2012. Contact the Alumni Office at
610-902-8212 for more details. Note: Team Trivia
tables (eight-person) will go on sale for $160 per
table in January 2012. Don’t want to judge? Start
planning who will be on your team today!
THREE WAYS TO GET INVOLVED!
2011 Team Trivia Night
Kathy Reardon Everett ’68 President
Craig Vagell ’05 Vice President
Frances L. Carusi Brooks ’82 President Emerita
Rachel Angeloni ’01Lisa Carnesi ’98Christina Cimmino ’09Nancy Gorevin Costello ’71*Tara Kegel Cox ’93Emily Fiore ’12**John Gwiazdowski ’99, G’02Robert Hugh G’05Chris McCarthy ’74Donna Montanari Moyer ’81Kathleen Murtagh G’07Christopher Nielsen ’01Vincent Prestileo Jr. ’04*Theresa Randall ’81Robert Salladino ’93, G’97Nicole Shovlin ’12**Vincent Silveira ’13**Janet Smith ’83Adam Todd ’97William Uditsky ’13**John M. Verdi ’03Gerry McGettigan Woods ’68Sharon Shipley Zubricky ’76*
*Cabrini Board Trustee**Student Representative
To contact Cabrini College’s Alumni Board of Directors, email [email protected]
Alumnus, Staff Member Made Lasting Impression
When a co-worker of Corey Salazar’s in the Holy
Spirit Library asked him a question, his answer
often included a joke or remark about the Phillies
(he was a season ticket holder). Corey regularly
welcomed visitors to Cabrini with conversation
about the many varieties of trees on campus—
one of his favorite topics. During the Christmas
season, Corey delivered stockings full of gifts to
the senior Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart
of Jesus at their West Philadelphia residence.
When they moved to New York two years ago, he
continued to visit.
“Corey treated the senior Cabrini sisters as if
each were his grandmother,” said Assistant
Library Director Anne Schwelm. One of the
sisters he befriended called him Cor, which
means “heart” in Latin. “A big heart is what
Corey had,” Schwelm said.
Corey was diagnosed with brain cancer in June.
He died at home on Aug. 5, age 32.
Corey and his brother, Richard, were born in
Colorado, and have lived in Chester County since
1989. Corey was the primary caregiver for their
mother, Diane O’Connor Salazar, who died of
cancer in 1998.
After graduating from Cabrini with a bachelor’s
degree in philosophy in 2002, Corey volunteered in
Philadelphia with City Year, an AmeriCorps program
that provides services to public school children.
In 2004, he joined the Holy Spirit Library
staff, where he managed print and electronic
periodicals, supervised undergraduate library
assistants, worked with academic departments,
and served as the library’s facility manager.
In addition to Corey’s official duties, Schwelm
told The Philadelphia Inquirer that he popped
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Corey Salazar ’02, G’07 touched many lives.
popcorn at library open houses and delivered
food and clothing donated by Cabrini students to
homeless shelters.
While working as a librarian, in 2007 Corey
earned a master’s degree in organization
leadership from Cabrini. This August, he was to
earn a master’s degree in library and information
science from Drexel University.
Students, faculty, staff, Corey’s fiancée Kathleen
Grant ’07, and his brother Richard, remembered
Corey during a memorial tree planting ceremony
Sept. 30. The tree, planted in front of Founder’s
Hall across the road from Holy Spirit Library, is a
European larch, which has unique historical and
mythical significance: The ancient people of the
Alps believed this tree housed the protectors of
animals and friends to mankind, while the ancient
western Siberian Tungus Tribe believed that a pole
made of larch was a means for a holy person to
climb to heaven.
At the ceremony, President Marie George
reflected, “All who are here to appreciate its
beauty can remain connected with the spirit of
our friend, Corey, who, through God’s grace, will
be with us always.”
—Megan Gilmore
Christine Federico Ambrose ’89
Kathleen Antonicello G’10
Patricia K. Lockhart Culbertson ’94
Janet J. Czarnecki ’71
Barbara Infanti ’85
Kimberly Marvel Mirenda ’87
Margaret Logan Paris ’62
Joseph Schlenner ’92
In Memoriam
ALUMNI BOARD MEMBERS
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Visit www.cabrini.edu/alumni to learn about the offerings available to Cabrini alumni.
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1971Cabrini College Board Member Nancy Gorevin
Costello ’71 is now a grandmother of four.
1973Jessica A. Sheetz-Nguyen, Ph.D. ’73, director
of history education at University of Central
Oklahoma, recently taught a class in Rome
and two classes in London. She also presented
a paper in Spain and currently is editing a
manuscript for publication.
1977Vivian Mayol-Caballero ’77 has accepted a
full-time contract as assistant professor at the
University of Puerto Rico, Bayamón Campus,
where she teaches all levels of undergraduate
English courses. She and her husband, Angel,
live in San Juan, Puerto Rico. They have two
sons and one daughter. Their second son,
Julian, is married, has a baby girl, and works
for Google, Inc. at Menlo Park, Calif. Their older
son, Angel Armando, lives in Somerville, Mass.,
and works at Analog Devices. Their younger
daughter, Janet, studies communications at
Simmons College in Boston.
1978Noreen Dangler Flynn ’78 is a healthcare risk
manager for Main Line Health System at Paoli
Hospital.
1981Noreen Coyle Yoder ’81 has been the director
of the Child Development Center at Widener
University in Chester, Pa., since 1991.
1984The Wilmington News Journal reported that Tom
DeMatteis ’84 is retiring as soccer coach at St.
Mark’s High School in Wilmington, Del. From
1986−2010, he led the St. Mark’s team to 11
state titles.
1986Chester County Historic Preservation Network
presented Sandra Momyer ’86 with the
Individual Historic Preservation Award for her
dedication to the preservation and protection of
historic sites in Chester County.
She served at Historic Yellow Springs as executive
director from 1986 to her retirement in 2001. CLA
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Mary Ellen Jaindl Roper ’72 (right) hosted a reception for alumni, parents and friends at the Lehigh Country Club on Oct. 13. Among the alumni in attendance were several members of the Class of 1972: From left, Jean Votral Schmalzer ’72, Michele Waldron Daly ’72, Christine Stephan Mellor ’72 and Mary Ryan Zanotti ’72.
working on a doctorate in reading and language
arts at Widener University in Chester, Pa.
1991The Cherry Hill Republican Organization
selected Stephen J. Buividas, Esq. ’91 as
GOP mayoral candidate.
William Firman ’91 is vice president for
Enrollment Management and Marketing at La
Roche College in Pittsburgh. He previously served
as dean of Enrollment Management at Wesley
College in Dover, Del.
The Cranbury Press (N.J.) reported that Kelly
McGillan ’91 was named Bridgewater-Raritan
Middle School’s 2010–11 Teacher of the Year.
She has taught seventh grade at the school for
17 years.
1992Vicki Lee ’92 is one of the Philadelphia
Business Journal’s Minority Business Leaders.
She is the owner of Old Philadelphia Associates,
Inc., a specialty contracting company that is
currently restoring the façade of Centre Square,
one of the largest office buildings in Center City.
1995Frank Petrane ’95 and his wife Trisha are
moving to Tulsa, Okla., to open up their fourth
Subway franchise.
1996Main Line Suburban Life reported that
N. Peter Hamilton ADP’96 has been
named to the board of trustees of Main
Line Health.
1997Trustee David Regn ’97 was named to the
Philadelphia Business Journal’s 40 Under 40,
a list that recognizes individuals under the age
of 40 for professional accomplishments and
community involvement. He is co-founder of Stream
Companies, a full-service advertising agency.
2000Nick Levandusky ’00 and Natalie Daciw
Levandusky ’00 welcomed their second child,
Gavin Nicholas, on Nov. 8, 2010. He joins 4-year-old
Gretchen. Nick is a corporate marketing manager in
Wilmington, Del., and Natalie has taken time
off from her career to be at home with the
children. They reside in Chester County where
they have two rescued greyhounds. (Pictured below)
Christine Ream Matteo ’00 and Phillip Matteo’97
welcomed a son, Luca Xavier, on July 16, 2011.
(Pictured below)
Now she is serving as the Moore archivist at
Historic Yellow Springs, which she considers
her encore job. Momyer is chairperson of the
Schuylkill Township Historical Commission and
vice president of the Schuylkill River Heritage
Center, which focuses on interpreting the
Schuylkill River Industrial Corridor and the
historic Phoenix Iron Works in Phoenixville, Pa.
She also is president/founder of the Friends of
Schuylkill School.
1988Michael Edmondson, Ph.D. ’88, Mother
Ursula Award winner, is co-owner of MEAPA LLC
(www.meapa.com), a six-year-old professional
development company training today’s global
workforce. He has co-authored eight publications,
is a frequent speaker at local and national events,
and was the keynote speaker at the October 2011
Minnesota Study Abroad Returnee Conference.
He and his wife Lori Pilarz ’86 live in southern
New Jersey with their two children, Amanda Haley
and Jonathan Victor.
1989Rachel Anderson Slaughter ’89 teaches at
Delaware County Community College and is
Below, Nick Levandusky ’00 and Natalie Daciw Levandusky ’00 with their children, Gavin Nicholas and Gretchen; below right, Luca Xavier Matteo
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2001Trisha Arnold ’01 married Sam Commale
on July 30, 2011, at Sacred Heart Church in
Havertown, Pa. She teaches at Cardinal O’Hara
High School in Springfield, Pa.
Antoinette Pirrone-Amato ’01 and her
husband, James, welcomed their first child on
Sept. 11, 2011. Grace weighed 7 pounds, 7
ounces and measured 20 inches.
(Pictured above)
The University of Pennsylvania announced that
Abel Rodriguez ’01 was awarded the Langer,
Grogan and Diver Fellowship in Social Justice.
Rodriguez, who earned a law degree from the
University of Pennsylvania in 2011, will help
provide outreach and legal services on the
naturalization process to low-income elderly and
disabled immigrants in Philadelphia.
2005Ed Houseman ’05, G’08 and Liz Ritter
Houseman ’05, G’08 welcomed their first child,
Brett Edward, in July 2011. (Pictured above)
2006Amy Pia ’06 married Jamie Clark on July
9, 2011, at the Hotel duPont in Wilmington,
Del. Cabrini alumni in attendance were Moira
Sullivan Fox ’07, Dana Malmstrom ’06 and
Christina Bieniek Ladislaw ’06. The couple
resides in Kennett Square, Pa. (Pictured above)
Kelly A. Grant, Esq. ’06 joined the law firm
Capehart Scatchard in its Workers’ Compensation
Department. She represents insurance carriers
and employers in the defense of workers’
compensation claims at all stages of litigation.
Grant received a Juris Doctor, magna cum
laude, from Rutgers University School of Law
in Camden, N.J., in 2010. Upon law school
graduation, she worked as a law clerk to the
Honorable John L. Call, Jr., P.J.F.P. Grant is
admitted to practice law in New Jersey.
(Pictured above)
2007Matt Ingram ’07 is managing editor of Inside
Dental Technology at AEGIS Communications in
Newtown, Pa.
Tracy Johnson ’07 was a recipient of the Sally
L. Smith Founder’s Award at the Academy In
Manayunk’s fourth annual “AIM for the Stars”
gala, which was held Nov. 3 at The Union League
of Philadelphia. The second lady and life-long
educator Jill Biden shared remarks with the
370 guests, which included the Hon. Edward G.
Rendell, Mayor Michael Nutter, and representatives
from throughout the Greater Philadelphia
education community. This event is inspirational
for students, parents and community leaders as
they see successful individuals who have overcome
dyslexia and other learning disabilities.
Melissa Steven ’07 moved to Baltimore, Md., to
serve as social marketing program manager at
IMRE, a marketing and public relations agency. In
addition, on April 22 she said “yes” to Jeremy
Stevens ’07 when he proposed in the classroom
where they first met during their first year at
Cabrini. They plan to marry in June 2013.
2008Amanda Finnegan ’08 won first place for the
Journalist of Merit category in the Nevada Press
Association 2011 “Better Newspaper Contest.”
The Journalist of Merit award is given to the top
young reporter in the state.
CLASS NOTES
L-R: Kelly A. Grant, Esq. ’06; Amy Pia ’06 and her husband Jamie Clark; Brett Edward Houseman; Grace Pirrone-Amato
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Katelyn Iommie ’08 is engaged to marry Tom
Vogelgesang on Dec. 8, 2012, in the Riviera
Maya. She received a bachelor’s degree in
psychology from Cabrini and recently received
a master’s degree in forensic psychology. She
works for Temple University Health System.
Nicole Maziarz ’08 joined DMW Direct, a direct
response advertising company, as senior designer.
2009U.S. Navy Electronics Technician 3rd Class
Joe Johnson ’09, who served as president
of the Cabrini Class of 2009, was one of the
top graduates from the U.S. Navy’s Electronics
Technician “A” School in June 2011. Soon
after graduation, he was promoted to the rank
of Petty Officer 3rd Class. ET3 Johnson is
stationed in San Diego, Calif., for his follow-
on school to specialize in high frequency
communication systems; upon completion, he
will be stationed on board the USS Carter Hall
out of Little Creek, Va.
2010Christine Adolf ’10 joined DeVry University in
July 2011. She coordinates events and assists
with admissions advisors at the University’s
newest location in Cherry Hill, N.J.
Pittsburgh Magazine featured Molly Enos ’10,
president of Paul Bunyan Maple Syrup, in its
Spotlight on Women in Business. Enos founded the
company after graduating two years early; this year,
the company produced 2,200 gallons of syrup.
On Oct. 8, 2011, she shared her personal success
story at Cabrini’s third annual Women’s Leadership
Conference. (Pictured above)
Kasey Agostinacchio ’10 and her second grade
class at St. Martin de Porres Marianist School in
Uniondale, N.Y., recognized St. Frances Xavier
Cabrini in November. The class decorated a flag
with Mother Cabrini’s favorite flower—violets—and
made paper boats, just as she did when she was
a child. (Pictured above)
2011Maryellen Anastasio ’11 began a full-time
position in July 2011 as a communications and
alumni assistant at St. Joseph’s Preparatory
School in Philadelphia. She also is an assistant
basketball coach at Radnor High School.
Benjamin Hernandez ’11 became assistant
principal at Linglestown Middle School in
Harrisburg, Pa., in July 2011. He was a
teacher for seven years before accepting the
administrative job at Central Dauphin.
Erin Blake ’11 and Timothy Nacarelli ’11
were married on July 9, 2011. They met
during their freshmen year in high school and
attended Cabrini together as biology pre-med/
biotechnology students. They honeymooned on
a southern Caribbean cruise from San Juan,
Puerto Rico. (Pictured above)
Nick Pitts ’11 is a video editor at Comcast
SportsNet Philadelphia.
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Celebrate Mass with Pope Benedict XVI
Read her full story at www.cabrini.edu/Matta
Below is an excerpt of Catherine Matta’s account of her WYD experience.
Blisters on my feet, sweat down my back, sunburn on my nose, bruises on my legs, cross around my neck, and a song in my heart: this is how I returned to JFK International Airport after spending 11 days in Madrid, Spain, for 2011 World Youth Day.
The trip consisted of three days at Madrid’s Colegio Santa Francisca Javier Cabrini with people representing the various provinces and regions of the worldwide institute of the Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Throughout the trip, I thought in Spanish, communicated in “Spanglish,” sang in Latin, and shared in Christ.
The first event to really speak to me was Adoration. My prayers that evening were very intense, and made me think more about my vocation in life and what God has done for me throughout the past few years.
Our last catechesis session was directed by Archbishop Timothy Dolan of New York. Befitting a send-off session, his talk focused on our Catholic call to be “light to the world” and “salt to the earth” when we return from Spain. He said, “The love for Jesus and the Church must be the passion of our lives.” This sentiment
resembles the Cabrinian motto: “All for the greater glory of the sacred heart of Jesus.”
If I learned one thing from World Youth Day, it was to be a proud and visible sign of the Church. The flag I wave doesn’t
matter – what matters is that I have the ability to practice my faith in that country. The food on my plate doesn’t matter – what matters is the God I thank for providing me with something to eat. The language I speak doesn’t
matter – what matters is that I’m spreading the Word of God in my native tongue.
Catherine Matta is a junior mathematics and English double major from East Hartford, Conn. Breanna Tumelty is a senior liberal studies major from Media, Pa.
Ultimately, World Youth Day was a journey to prove to myself the strength of our Church in the youth, and the ability to shatter
language and cultural boundaries in the name of our Lord.
Cabrini Students Travel to Madrid,
Two Cabrini College students, Catherine Matta and Breanna Tumelty, were among the estimated two million Catholics to participate in this year’s World Youth Day (WYD) celebration, Aug. 16–21, in Madrid, Spain.
The students shared their love of Christ with the youth of the world, and also bonded with other members of the Cabrinian institutions from around the world.
“WYD was a beautiful example that the Catholic Church is not just alive, but thriving with energy, passion and love,” Tumelty said. “Through this experience, I became more keenly aware of how large and diverse the Cabrinian family truly is. The highpoint of WYD was when Pope Benedict XVI consecrated the youth of the world to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, which deepened my identify as a Catholic.”
Breanna Tumelty and Catherine Matta
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Mark your calendar for Cabrini College’s Alumni Weekend 2012. Whether it’s your 5th or 50th reunion, there are events for everyone, including receptions with your class or favorite faculty members, the Mansion Gala, and more! Get ready to reconnect!
Friday features a concert by the Irish band Blackthorn and the 50th Anniversary Celebration of the Cabrini Alumni Association.
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