Molloy Magazine Summer 2011

Spring/Summer 2011Vol. 12 No. 2

ExperientialLearning:

Lessons Outside the Classroom

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ALSO INSIdE:• Malcolm Gladwell Speaks at Molloy

• Inaugural St. Thomas Aquinas Lecture

• Dr. Winter Discovers New Species

4 Learning Enhanced by Experience

6 Malcolm Gladwell

12 Inaugural St. Thomas Aquinas Lecture

8 Spring Athletics Review

14 The Future of Liberal Arts

16 2011 Golf Classic

18 Dr. Winter Discovers New Species

20 Teaching the Harp of Many Voices

22 In Memoriam

24 Earth Week

25 Making No Impact

27 Retiring Faculty

28 President’s Awards

32 Philosophy Week

33 Energeia for Teens

36 Commencement

38 Alumni Section

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27Cover Photo: Students explore El Yunque National Rain Forest in Puerto Rico

Message from the President

It is hard to believe that the 2010-2011 school year has come and gone. It seems like only yesterday that we were welcoming freshmen to the campus, but now they have a full year of college experience behind them. Our students have grown and changed

and, hopefully, so have we all.

One of the most visible changes is apparent to anyone who steps onto our campus. Mol-loy is undergoing a physical transformation, adding the Public Square student center and our first residence hall. The Public Square will provide new study and meeting places for students, faculty, staff and administration, while serving as the center of our new cam-pus. The Madison Theatre – a 550-seat theatre located within the Public Square – will host talented artists from around the world, enriching the lives of the Molloy community and bringing new friends to our campus. In August, students will move into Molloy’s first residence hall, which will bring a new energy to our campus.

In addition to updates on the physical transformation of our campus, this magazine contains news regarding some of the many activities and accomplishments from the spring semester. One cornerstone of a Molloy education has been our commitment to the many communities we serve. Through our experiential learning program (headed by Director Madeline Gunn, Ph.D.) our students have traveled throughout the U.S. and be-yond, providing help and support to those in need in New Orleans, to the Lakota Nation in South Dakota, and in Puerto Rico, to name but a few locations. The assistance we pro-vide can be life-changing in many instances, but the experience is equally meaningful for the many students who participate in this important program.

There is something for everyone in this issue. Included here is coverage of some of the many exciting events that dotted our calendars, as well as a review of our latest Master’s program (in Speech Pathology). There are achievements to be recognized and a tribute to beloved members of the Molloy community that we mourn and remember.

The common theme shared by all of these stories is that Molloy remains committed to the power of education to transform individuals and communities. As you review the many accomplishments of the last six months, I am sure you will join me in the feeling of pride we all share as members of the Molloy Community.

I hope you all have a wonderful summer.

Drew Bogner, Ph.D.

PublisherEdward J. ThompsonVice President for Advancement

Supervising EditorKen YoungDirector of Public Relations

EditorJacquie RathAssistant Director

of Public Relations

designerFrancis BonnetGraphic Artist

ContributorsLinda A. AmerigoLilian Bozak-Dileo, Ph.D.Elaine BurgerCheryl Camezuli, Ph.D.Rev. Thomas Catania, Ph.D.Mike DeVito S. Jean Dominici DeMaria, O.P., Ph.D.Brendan DrogeDebra Falk Marion Flomenhaft, Ph.D.Diane FornieriMichelle FraduaRegina GorneyMadeline Gunn, Ph.D.Frank KoesterScott LevyNeal LewisMarion LowenthalTom Malone, D.M.A.Andrew Manitt Marilyn MarraMadeline McDonaghDeidre McGovernCynthia MetzgerJeannine Muldoon, Ph.D.Catherine MuscenteClaudio PapapietroDeidre Pribram, Ph.D.Sherry Radowitz, Ph.D.Mary ScanioBarbara Schmidt, Ph.D.Ian SchraierKevin SheehanSarah Shin Cody SnappMaureen T. Walsh, Ed. D.John Winter, Ed.D. S. Alexandria Wolochuk, O.P., Ph.D.

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MISSIOn STATEMEnTMolloy College, an independent, Catholic college rooted in the Dominican tradition of study, spirituality, service,

and community, is committed to academic excellence with respect for each person. Through transformative

education, Molloy promotes a lifelong search for truth and the development of ethical leadership.

experienceLearning enhanced

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Molloy College strives to provide a trans-formative education for its students. That transformative experience presents itself

in many forms: classroom learning, clinical expe-riences, performance opportunities, community service, and many others. Molloy’s Office of Expe-riential Learning is an integral component of the College’s unique educational experience.

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Staffed by Director Madeline Gunn, Ph.D., and Program Coordinator Sarah Shin, the Office of Experiential Learning is respon-sible for coordinating service learning expe-riences, credit bearing internships, and com-munity service projects for Molloy students. The Office works to connect students with opportunities that bring to life the subject matter within their chosen course of study.

“[The department’s] work involves ex-posing our students to different cultures, ethnicities, socio-economic groups and ex-periences that they would not ordinarily

find themselves engaged in during the ordi-nary course of their life,” said Dr. Gunn.

Service-learning projects are coordi-nated both locally and in distant locations where there is a need for service. Locally, the College is involved in many projects where students work in education or health related fields. Dr. Gunn has worked to develop rela-tionships with local school districts, the His-panic Brotherhood of Rockville Centre, the Health and Welfare Council of Long Island, and the Peninsula Counseling Center.

On Long Island, students working with the Office of Experiential Learning are in-volved in experiences that include tutoring and providing day care experiences for the elderly. The students’ placement in the pro-grams is linked as closely as possible to their field of study.

“I am inspired everyday by students who are involved in our various programs,” said Ms. Shin. “They remind me why I love what I do. I feel honored to be a witness to the moment when something shifts in the way they think, act and feel; when they make an emotional connection to the expe-rience and they are completely in the pres-ent moment.”

Many Molloy service-learning rela-tionships also exist beyond the immediate metropolitan area. Through the Office of Experiential Learning students are afforded the opportunity to travel to locations where there is a high need for assistance and not many resources. Locations currently incor-porated into the service-learning program include Puerto Rico, New Orleans, and

the Lower Brule Sioux Tribe reservation in South Dakota.

In Puerto Rico, Spanish/Education ma-jors were able to improve their language skills through their participation in service-learning projects. The students worked with the Amityville Dominican Sisters of Puerto Rico and were immersed in work at various non-profit organizations that the Sisters have created and continue to manage. They were tasked with working in an adult day-care setting and working with children in need at a public housing complex.

“The very first day of my [service-learning] experience I realized that the type of service I was doing in Puerto Rico was very different from what I do in New York,” said student Elizabeth Rodriguez-Pena, ’13. “In Puerto Rico I was listening to the great stories of the elderly people, sharing fun moments with them, and helping to high-light their days with the pres-ence of the Molloy College

students. We were listening, sharing, and showing love to these people. This entire experience was amazing and very touching. It made me look at life from a very different perspective.”

While in new Orleans for Molloy’s 5th Alternative Spring Break, nursing students and ethics students worked together to help residents in the area devastated by hurri-cane Katrina. During their time in Louisiana, students helped to rebuild a home that was destroyed by the hurricane, volunteered in the local Rebuild Center and canvassed for the Red Cross.

“I am so grateful that I was a part of the Service-learning program trips to Puerto Rico and New Orleans,” said Claire Germino, ’11. “I was able to experience different cul-tures and meet new and wonderful people. It helped me to appreciate what I have. I

learned that just by caring, listening and be-ing there for others, I could make a big dif-ference in someone’s life.“

Psychology and social work students traveled to the Lower Brule Sioux Tribe res-ervation in South Dakota, which is part of the Lakota nation. They spent time working with the children and teens from the Lower Brule Boy’s and Girl’s Club, attended talks on tribal concerns, and had the opportunity to meet tribal elders. The group also vis-ited many historical sites such as Wounded Knee, the Crazy Horse Memorial, and the Black Hills.

“If you want to find out who you really are, take advantage of one of the many op-portunities service-learning offers,” said stu-dent Travis Williams, ’12. “I did, and I do not regret it one bit. Taking part in many of the service-learning programs gave me a chance to express and define myself. With the guidance of Sarah Shin and Maddy Gunn, I was able to answer the question: ‘Who is Travis Williams?’ “

There are also two summer programs aimed at at-risk populations run by the Of-fice of Experiential Learning on the Molloy campus. First, the Rising Star Summer Camp, which provides a safe and fun environment for at-risk children from the local area. And second, Project Grad which targets high school students who may not be consider-ing college as an option upon graduation. Project Grad is an effort directed at demon-strating what college is like and discusses financial aid and other critical factors.

“This is extremely gratifying work; for me, it is a place of tremendous privilege,” said Dr. Gunn. “Whether it is a service-learning trip, a project in a local shelter or school-district or one of our summer pro-grams, I always find myself deeply moved by the sentiments our students express as it relates to the experience - that they have been transformed in some way. These are the moments that keep me energized and motivated to continue to do what I do.”

always find myself deeply moved by the sentiments our students express as it

relates to the experience.”

- Dr. Madeline Gunn

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Students visiting Parque Nacional Isla De Cabras during a trip to Puerto Rico.

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speaks at Molloy

Author and well-known so-

cial commentator Malcolm

Gladwell delivered a keynote

address at Molloy College on April 15,

2011 detailing the perils of overconfi-

dence. He examined the role overcon-

fidence played in the recent financial

crisis across America, and discussed

the impact a faith-based business edu-

cation could have on preventing such

a crisis in the future.

Malcolm Gladwell


Gladwell, a New York Times best-selling author and staff writer for The New Yorker magazine, discussed in detail how the hubris of business executives ultimately led to the financial panic. He stated that with a heavy dose of ethics taught in our business schools, and by incorporat-ing the philosophy of ‘doing well by doing good,’ we could possibly pre-vent a similar crisis in the future.

Rather than focusing solely on accounts of the recent financial crisis to illustrate the perils of overconfidence, Gladwell, a veteran storyteller, turned to Civil War history and a detailed account of the Battle of Chan-cellorsville to further illustrate his point. The Chancellorsville campaign pitted Union Army Major General Joseph Hooker against Confederate Army General Robert E. Lee. A very animated Gladwell argued that it was in fact General Hooker’s overconfidence that cost him the battle.

A panel discussion followed the keynote address and featured prominent business experts. The discussion touched on instances in the panelists’ careers where ethics played a large part in their busi-ness decisions. They also debated whether success in business must be driven by a self-promotion, or if there is a balance that can be achieved where personal success does not overshadow the success of humanity, but enhances it.

The day also included VIP breakfast and luncheon receptions, where Gladwell mingled with the attendees. He also took some time before leaving the College to meet with a group of students from Molloy’s Di-vision of Business. Gladwell answered students’ questions and shared some thoughts on the world of business.

PanelistsMoDERAToR:Jim Paymar, President, Paymar Communications Former Senior VP of Corporate Communica-tions for PepsiCo, Executive VP and Director of Communications for ICIC, Financial Cor-respondent for CNBC, and Chief Financial Anchor and Correspondent for Business Week. Currently, President of a media and presentation consultancy. Recipient of four Emmy awards, a National Headliner award, two UPI awards, and a Gabriel award.

Manny A. Alas, C.P.A.Partner, PricewaterhouseCoopersLeads the New York Forensic Services Prac-tice group and is the co-leader of the firm’s Anti-Corruption practice.

Joseph W. Armbrust, Jr.Partner, Sidley Austin LLPPractice includes corporate governance and various areas of corporate finance, includ-ing mergers and acquisitions and public offerings of debt and equity securities.

Charles M. PilusoChief Executive Officer/President, Data Storage CorporationFounded north American Telecommunica-tion Corporation and serves on the Board of Governors at St. John’s University and the Board of Trustees of Molloy College.

Bennett Stewart Chief Executive Officer, EVA DimensionsLeader in the field of “value-based” man-agement, he developed and popularized the corporate and investment applications of the concept of economic profit under the trademarked name of EVA.

Ed Weis, Ph.D., J.D., C.P.A. Dean, Division of Business, Molloy College Twelve years of success and achievement in investment banking firms that included Goldman Sachs, J.P. Morgan and as a man-aging director at Merrill Lynch.

Father James Williams, S.M.President, Chaminade High SchoolMarianist priest and fourth President of Chaminade High School, Mineola, NY

Panel Discussion Following the Keynote Address.

Malcolm Gladwell with Molloy Business Students.

2011 Molloy Men’s Lacrosse Season Review

The Molloy College Men’s

Lacrosse team came into the

season with unsure expec-

tations. After losing Albert

Maione to graduation and the

Major League Lacrosse Draft,

the Lions needed a new offen-

sive weapon as well as someone

to step up into the slot. The

maroon and white were able

to pick up a key addition in the

offseason, when Jimmy Davis

(Levittown, N.Y.) enrolled as a

graduate student after playing

for Division I power Princeton

University. The defense would

be bolstered by Joe Vissichelli

(Hicksville, N.Y.).

LIonsspring Athletics Review

Kenny Lutz


Molloy, sporting a 2-6 overall and 0-2 in ECC play, were in desperate need of a win, and they got what they were looking for when they traveled to Or-angeburg, N.Y. to take on the Chargers of Dominican College. The Lions were paced by Davis and Lutz, who both scored four goals on the day, in the 16-10 victory. Now that Molloy had their first conference win in their pocket, the road did not get any easier as it faced off against sixth-ranked Mercy College. With a 4-3 lead in the third quarter, the Lions watched their lead slip away as the Mav-ericks went on a five-goal run to take the game away from Molloy, 8-4.

Molloy finished up the season with an overall mark of 5-10 and an ECC led-ger of 3-7.

Senior defender Joe Vissichelli (Hicksville, N.Y.) was named to the All-East Coast Conference second-team ros-ter, the only Lion to garner a post-season accolade.

2011 Molloy Women’s Lacrosse Season Recap

Coming off an incredible season in 2010, the Lions looked to keep the winning ways in their program going. Picked third in the preseason East Coast Conference poll, Molloy had high expec-tations going into the early season. The Lions would rely on junior midfielder and All-ECC first-teamer Emily Antonette (Seaford, N.Y.) to lead the offense, and the defense would be paced by All-ECC second-teamers Christina Metelenis

(Port Jefferson Station, N.Y.) and dani-elle Clesi (Levittown, N.Y.) in front of senior netminder Jackie Bove (North Massapequa, N.Y.).

The Lions closed out the season on a high note, defeating ECC foe St. Thomas Aquinas College by a score of 19-7. An-tonette was the sparkplug yet again with a five-goal evening, which helped Molloy extend its winning streak to six straight and a record of 11-5 overall and 6-2 in the ECC.

Seven Lions were honored for their play during the season when the East Coast Conference announced its 2011 post-season awards. Antonette and ju-nior Melanie Sosnowski (Massapequa Park, N.Y.) garnered first-team distinc-tion, while Metelenis, Bove, seniors Ma-ria Varricchio (Massapequa, N.Y.), Haley Lacey (Levittown, N.Y.) and sophomore Danielle Clesi (Levittown, N.Y.) were named to the second-team. Each player was also tabbed as an All-American by USA College Lacrosse.

2010-11 Molloy Women’s Basketball Recap

The Molloy College Women’s Bas-ketball team was picked to finish sec-ond in the East Coast Conference after coming off their conference champion-ship season in 2009-10. They started the year hoping to get revenge from where they left off, taking on nationally-ranked Franklin Pierce in their first game, a re-match of their NCAA Division II East Re-gion semifinal loss a year ago. The Lions fell short in that game, 73-61, but senior forward Caitlin Wheeler (Belle Harbor, N.Y.) broke the all-time Molloy blocks record in just her second year with the program.

Molloy finished up sporting the no. 6 seed in the ECC Tournament and would draw third-seeded Bridgeport in the first round. It fought tough, but Bridgeport seemed to be too much, as the Purple Knights took down Head Coach Tim o’Hagan (East Rockaway, N.Y.) and the Lions, 66-52, which closed out Molloy’s 2010-11 season.

The Lions look to have a bounce back year in 2011-2012 as they will re-turn sophomore guards Ashley Ad-dison (East Hanover, N.J.), Christina Marra (Dix Hills, N.Y.), and sophomore forward Ikema Ross (East Patchogue, N.Y.).

The Lions will also be happy to get back junior transfer Laura Rivera (El-mont, N.Y.), who was lost for the season after tearing her ACL in pre-season play.

2011 Molloy College Men’s Basketball Season Review

Head Coach Charlie Marquardt (Belle Harbor, N.Y.) and the Molloy Col-lege Men’s Basketball team finished up the 2010-11 campaign with a first-round exit from the East Coast Conference Tour-nament at the hands of New York Insti-tute of Technology, 70-66. It finished up the season with an overall mark of 9-18, with a conference ledger of 9-12.

The Lions were selected to finish fifth in the East Coast Conference pre-season poll, and senior forward Brian Hutchinson (Elmont, N.Y.) was chosen as the ECC Preseason Player of the Year after averaging 15.2 points and 8.9 re-bounds per game in 2009-10.

The Lions ended their conference play by going 3-6 over their final nine games, falling to fifth in the conference and had to travel to the no. 4 seed nYIT for an ECC Tournament quarterfinal. In that game, The Lions and Bears were knotted at 66-apiece with just 23 ticks

Nick Filippazzo

Haley Lacey

Christina Marra


to go in the second half. nYIT rattled off four straight on a lay-up and two free throws, to seal a 70-66 victory. The Lions saw four players score in double-figures as Nolan led the way with 19, Jegede

added 15, while Petrucelli tallied 14 and Concha chipped in 13 of his own.

At the conclusion of the season, Freshman John Petrucelli was named the ECC Rookie of the Year, the first time a Molloy player has received the honor. In addition, Petrucelli was named to the All-ECC first-team and All-Rookie squad. For the season, Petrucelli led the team in scoring (15.7 ppg) and rebounding (7.0 rpg). He also led the conference in re-bounding, and headed up all NCAA rook-ies with a sixth-best steal average of 2.8.

2011 Softball Season RecapA year after the program’s first ap-

pearance in the NCAA Division II Softball Championship, the Molloy College soft-ball team surged to an overall mark of 42-14 in 2011. They also posted an East Coast Conference record of 22-6, good for second place. The Lions took hold of that no. 2 seed in the ECC Tournament and rode it all the way to the champion-ship, earning the automatic bid to the NCAA Division II East Region Champion-ship.

Before the season got under way, junior first baseman Carla Campagna (Floral Park, N.Y.) was dubbed the ECC Preseason Player of the Year and the team was chosen to finish second in the preseason coaches’ poll. In addition, Mol-

loy was ranked 12th in the National Fast-pitch Coaches Association poll to begin the season.

Sophomore Megan Butterworth (Bellmore, N.Y.) proved to be the decid-ing factor in the postseason as she was named the tournament’s Most Outstand-ing Player. She pitched all three games, hurling three complete games, surren-dering nine hits in 21 innings of work, striking out 23 and posting an earned-run average of 0.00.

Molloy won the opener against C.W. Post 2-0, behind Butterworth’s pitch-ing and Calderwood’s clutch two-run single in the fifth. The next day, the Lions held on for a 2-1 win over Mercy College to send them to the tournament final against regular season nemesis, Dowling. Molloy got the revenge it was seeking, as it shut out the Golden Lions, 4-0, cap-turing their first ECC Tournament Cham-pionship, and first conference title in 16 years.

Molloy earned the No. 3 seed in the NCAA East Regional and took on Caldwell College of the Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference. The squad suf-fered a 6-1 loss at the hands of the Cou-gars, sending them to the loser’s bracket and an elimination game against New Haven. Molloy prevailed to keep its hopes alive, winning 8-5, which set up a

Tolulade Jegede


The Molloy Men’s Rugby team defeated Stony

Brook and Hofstra to capture its first-ever Long Island Cup.

The Lions defeated Stony Brook and then easily handled Hofstra 33-17 to claim the Cup. The victory over Hofstra was the first time that Molloy had defeat-ed the Pride.

“Even though we were with-out two of our starters, the rest of our team stepped up and showed great heart,” said Coach Brendan Droge. “To beat Hofstra for the first time to earn our first Long Island Cup was truly an unforget-table experience for everyone.”

The Molloy Men’s Rugby team was created in 2005, and the women fielded their first team in 2008.

Men’s Rugby team Captures Long

Island Cup

Lions Defeat stony Brook, Hofstra for First-ever title

re-match with Caldwell that same day. The Cougars again got the best of the Lions, ending their hopes of another regional championship in a 5-2 loss.

Molloy took home eight All-Conference awards, the most of any school in the conference. In addition, Campagna made true on her pre-season nod as the Floral Park product was voted the ECC Player of the Year. Meanwhile, Head Coach Susan Cassi-dy-Lyke (Hicksville, N.Y.) took home the Coach of the Year Award for the third-straight year after leading the Lions to their second-straight 40-plus win season and nCAA Tournament ap-pearance.

Joining Campagna on the first team was Butterworth and sophomore outfielder Jeana Frey (Island Park, N.Y.). Frey led the ECC in hits and runs, while leading her team in batting aver-age. Second-team honors went to Jan-sen, Calderwood, senior second base-man Alexandra Sydor (Glen Cove, N.Y.), and freshman shortstop Nico-lette Sinagra (Brooklyn, N.Y.).

2011 Molloy College BaseballIt was a banner year for Molloy

College baseball as the program won its first East Coast Conference regu-lar-season title on the final day of the regular season with an 8-3 victory over the University of Bridgeport. The Li-ons finished up conference play with a 22-8 record, one game better than the Purple Knights. Overall, Head Coach Joe Fucarino (Wantagh, N.Y.) and the Lions ended the year sporting a 31-20 record. While the 31 wins are a person-

al-best for Fucarino, they match the program-high set in 2001 and 2002.

Two players for the Lions earned preseason awards, as senior catch-er Robert LaRusso (Bayside, N.Y.) earned the ECC Preseason Player of the Year nod, while junior southpaw Chuck Fontana (Staten Island, N.Y.) was named to the 2011 Tino Martinez Award Watch List, a ledger naming the best Division II baseball players in the country.

The two squads that the Lions de-feated the weekend prior to preserve the top seed were the same two that would knock them out. Molloy drew St. Thomas Aquinas in the opener and were defeated 4-1 as errors plagued the Lions in the field. The following day, Bridgeport showed the Lions the early exit as they held on for a 1-0 victory, as the game-tying run was gunned down at the plate to end the game.

Molloy posted a clean sweep of the 2011 East Coast Conference post-season awards as LaRusso was named the Player of the Year, Fontana was se-lected as the Pitcher of the Year, and freshman Carlos Guzman (Blooming-burg, N.Y.) was heralded as Rookie of the Year. Rounding out the sweep was Joe Fucarino (Wantagh, N.Y.), as he captured the Coach of the Year honor for the second time in three years.

Megan Butterworth

Chuck Fontana


A standing room crowd of approxi-mately 200 people forced a last-minute move to the Hays Theatre, where Fa-

ther Martin delivered a highly enter-taining and enlightening presentation. His speech, “Laughing with the Saints:

Joy, Humor and Laughter in the Spiri-tual Life,” focused on the importance of humor as an essential (but often ne-glected) element of spirituality. “The most joyful people,” said Father Martin, “are those closest to God.”

Laughter was indeed the theme of the evening, as Father Martin al-ternated between humorous stories and keen insight into the important role that laughter can play in our lives. “Humor is good for us, it can help heal us,” he said. “It also helps us learn more, because when we laugh we are relaxed and more open to hearing whatever message is being delivered.”

Those in attendance heard every word he said.

Molloy College recently launched the first annual St. Thomas Aquinas lecture series, featuring noted au-

thor and Culture Editor of America Magazine, Father James Martin. Philosophy Professor Mike Russo and Ed Thompson, Vice President of Advancement, created this very special event, and Sister Dorothy Fitzgibbons, O.P. and Vice President of the Office of Mission, served as emcee.

Lecture series Launches with

Father James Martin

Father Martin is the author of several books, including The Jesuit Guide to (Al-most) Everything and the upcoming (octo-ber) book Between Heaven and Mirth: Why Joy, Humor and Laughter are at the Heart of the Spiritual Life.

DID You kNoW?


t Molloy it is clear that

learning is not limited to the lecture halls.”

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By Jessica Volpe, Communications Student

When being introduced to Molloy College, one is informed of Molloy’s personal atmosphere and of the unique opportunities available to students. A recent event held by the Communications Department

was a prime example of such an experience. A group of about 40 Humani-ties students were able to sit and talk with award-winning actor Alec Baldwin about his distinguished career.

Over the years, Alec Baldwin has held many titles in the movie and television fields. From minor roles to producer credits, he has made himself familiar with all as-pects of the industry. Baldwin, like many Molloy students, grew up on Long Island, building his career from daytime soap operas to major motion pictures. He cur-rently stars on the hit NBC sitcom 30 Rock as Jack Donaghy.

In a two-hour session with Baldwin, students were able to listen and also pose their own questions to the actor. Topics ranged from his career to the future of television and film as mediums to the masses. He imparted in-valuable advice about breaking into the industry and the intricate dealings of production studios.

At Molloy, it is clear that learning is not limited to the lecture halls. Meeting with Alec Baldwin was an educational and unforgettable experi-ence for all in attendance.

Big opportunity in a small setting

Beginning in Fall 2011, the Com-munications Department of Molloy College will offer a mi-

nor in New Media. ‘New Media’ refers to websites, social networking sites, blogs, video gaming, and all forms of computer-mediated communications, including platforms such as smart phones, iPods/iPads, and streaming of film and television.

The new Media minor is open to all Molloy students. Majors in any dis-cipline with knowledge and skills in new media have a professional edge. The new Media minor offers hands-on training in all aspects of production and design for the online world as well as classes to examine the emerging social, political, economic and cultural implications of the new technologies.

Courses in the minor include: Introduction to New Media, Online Content Production, History of Digital Media, Video Storytelling for the Web, Digital Graphics for New Media, and Global New Media.

For information about the New Media minor please contact Dr. Deidre Pribram, Chairperson, Communica-tions Dept.; 516-678-5000, ext. 6132; [email protected]

new Media Minor

Approved

Actor Alec Baldwin


Molloy Magazine (MM): You hear a lot today about “training” students for jobs when they graduate. Is that how we, as educators, should look at what we do?

Father Tom: I bridle at the word “train-ing.” You train people to perform chores, which is not what we do. Our job is to teach students to stretch, to grow, to ask questions. We want them to engage, to explore and to discover what is beyond the specific task.

MM: Has the economic downturn of the last couple of years been the driv-ing force in the “degree = jobs” discus-sion?

Father Tom: While the current econo-my has exacerbated this focus on jobs, this trend has been in place for a long time. What we are seeing, I think, is more media coverage of this issue and more students and parents vocalizing their concern.

MM: So if you have a high school stu-dent who is debating whether or not to major in the humanities/liberal arts, what do you say to convince him/her that it is a good idea?

Father Tom: Through the study of the liberal arts, you will become a stronger, more thoughtful writer and speaker, skills that you will serve you well in any profession that you pursue. You will have a better understanding of what it means to be truly alive, because your mind will be open to all the wonders and excitement that life offers.

As professors of liberal arts, it is our job to engage the students and make the poem or music relevant to them. The writers from hundreds of years ago were asking the same questions as our students, struggling with the same is-sues. If we are successful as teachers, we are able to convey that and provide our students with the tools to continue to explore and experience all the world has to offer.

MM: Would you put liberal arts on the “endangered species” list?

Father Tom: not at all. The naysayers will be wrong. I am confident that you cannot kill liberal arts. As human be-ings on this planet, we are part of an incredible 5,000-year tradition. The hu-man spirit keeps going and going, and liberal arts are an expression of that wonderful energy.

Molloy Magazine recently sat down with Father Tom Cata-nia, Faculty President, who came to Molloy in 1981 as an adjunct English Professor and became a full-time professor

in 1991. Father Tom earned his B.A. in English from Cathedral Col-lege in 1969 and followed that with a Master’s in English (Fordham University) and a Master of Divinity (University of the Immaculate Conception) in 1973. In 1981, he earned his Ph.D. in English from Fordham. Following are some of Father Tom’s thoughts regarding education and the future of liberal arts.

the Future of Liberal Arts

Rev. Thomas Catania


Angelo Fraboni was recently named Artistic Director for the new Madison Theatre at

Molloy College, which is scheduled to open in Fall 2011. In his new role, Fraboni will develop an artistic pro-gram that will include performances from leading artists in the fields of theatre, music, dance, comedy, and more.

“I’ve been involved with the per-forming arts my entire life, and I am thrilled to have the opportunity to bring world-class entertainment to Molloy and all of Long Island,” said Fraboni. “This theatre will increase awareness of Molloy while provid-ing a great entertainment outlet for people who don’t want to travel to Manhattan for plays, concerts and other performances.”

As a producer, Fraboni won the 2009 Drama Desk Award for the crit-ically-acclaimed series Celebrity Au-tobiography and has produced and managed multiple Off-Broadway productions and tours. He has also been involved in a variety of Broad-way productions, including Speed the Plow, Hair, Hamlet, Mary Stuart and Lend Me a Tenor. As a performer, Fraboni enjoyed a long performance career that included Broadway roles in Jerome Robbins’ Broadway, Cats, Victor/Victoria, Dream, The Full Mon-ty, and Dreamgirls. He began his pro-fessional career as a principal ballet dancer with the Minnesota Dance Theater.

Artistic Director named for

new theatre

When students and faculty return in the fall, sidewalks and entranceways will have been completed for the new facilities. Some of our students will of-ficially call Molloy home this fall, as they move into the new residence hall. Many members of the faculty, staff/administration and student government will be in the process of moving into new spaces in the Public Square, where amenities will include a coffee bar and new study and dining areas. Addition-ally, there will be a second access ramp added to Kellenberg Hall, which will be located on the back of Kellenberg near the Casey Building.

In addition to the north Gate entrance (the main entry to the campus, with a traffic light), the fall will see the addition of a South Gate entrance. This option has been used exclusively for construction workers, but will now pro-vide the Molloy Community with a secondary option for entering and leaving the campus.

As the fall semester begins, landscaping by the Chapel will have been completed and additional parking areas will have been added to spaces cur-rently occupied by construction equipment. The new 550-seat performing arts theatre will open later in the fall, and additional landscaping work will continue into next spring.

Public square, Residence Hall in Final stages

While summer is a time of relaxation for many, work will continue during this time on Mol-loy’s new facilities. Almost all of the exterior

work has been completed on both the Public Square and the residence hall, and work on the interiors is progressing rapidly.

Molloy Board Members outside the residence hall


Annual2011

The 2011 Molloy Golf Classic took place on May 16 at both The Seawane Club and

The Woodmere Club. Despite cool temperatures and a light rain, the golfers had a

wonderful day on the links. Those playing at Seawane followed the “Shamble” format,

and those playing at Woodmere played a “Best Ball” round. During the outing participants

enjoyed breakfast and lunch, a putting contest, and very special complimentary gifts.

GolfClassic

President Drew Bogner with Peter N. Resnick, Honoree, and Jeff Greenfield, Chairman

President Drew Bogner with Michael McGovern, Honoree

Cathy Muscente and Mayor Mary Bossart

Brian Trombino and Ed Thompson, Vice President for Advancement

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Once play concluded for the day participants gathered at The Seawane Club for a buffet dinner and awards reception. This year’s event honorees were Peter n. Resnick, Executive Vice President, Interboro Insurance Company, and Michael McGovern, Vice President for Finance and Treasurer, Molloy College.

Donor support of the Molloy Golf Classic helps the College support its vision of providing financial assistance, the highest level of education, and opportunities for personal growth and community involvement to all of its students. Ken Fabricant, James R. Multari, Event Co-Chair,

John Romano, and Gus Stamoulis

Msgr. F. Caldwell, Fran Murray, Kevin McDonough, Esq., and Cynthia Metzger

Terry Going, and Pat Kerstein, Madison National Bank

Richard Kanowitz, Steven Kanowitz, and Todd Fass

Mark Derrenberger and Frank Elorza, Club Agency

Paul Russo, Tower Group, Jay Levy, Event Co-Chair, Morstan General Agency Inc., and Seymour Resnick

Student Athletes: Laura Ashley Rivera, Jessica DeNicola, Caitlin Wheeler, and Christina Marra, Speaker

Joanne Quinn and Courtney Quinn

FEATuRES oF THE CREATuRE INCLuDE:

• translucent white color• pentagonal shaped center disk that

averages 4mm across• five arms each with an approximate

length of 8-10mm covered with spines• dorsal disk surface covered by scales• main source of food is believed to be

dissolved organic matter• male and female versions of the species• podial walking used for locomotion• jaws containing up to 6 oral papillae

On a recent visit, Dr. Winter and his fellow explorers John Copich and Don Bernier discovered a previously un-explored cave (now known as Bernier Cave). The cave, which is located in the northeast section of the island, was an exciting find for the group, and led to another exciting discovery.

Upon exploration within the cave, Dr. Winter discovered a new species of brittle star, amphipholis stygobita. Brittle stars of the Caribbean region have been surveyed on multiple occasions begin-ning in 1861, and Dr. Winter’s find is the first endemic cave-dwelling ophiuroid (brittle star) reported to date.

Brittle stars are echinoderms, and are closely related to starfish. They crawl across the seafloor using their flexible arms for locomotion. There are some 1,500 species of brittle stars, and they are largely found in deep waters more than 500 meters (1,650 feet) down.

The species discovered by Dr. Win-

ter was found crawling on the bottom of a shallow pool within the cave, and is believed to be cave endemic.

The team originally flagged the spe-cies as a potential new entity because it was found in an unusual habitat, it

lacked pigmentation (which suggested adaption to cave life), and it had an un-usually short arm plate configuration unique to adults of the species.

“The significance of this discovery is that it reminds us that there are still so many things left to be discovered,” said Dr. Winter. “Even in a time when so many species are becoming extinct there is still so much we don’t know.”

A paper written by the team about the species is currently being reviewed by Zootaxa -a journal for zoological tax-onomists for potential publication. Five specimens of the species have been de-posited at the Smithsonian Institution.

Professor John Winter, Ed.D., Department of Biolo-gy, Chemistry, and Environmental Studies, spends much of his time outside of the classroom in the

Bahamas exploring the Island of San Salvador. Over the last few years the island has proven to be a site rich in artifacts and history.

Dr. Winter Discovers new species

A Look Inside the Cave where the Creature was Found


The grounds surrounding the

Grotto of our Lady of Lourdes on

the Molloy campus have been re-

furbished, and the Grotto rededicated

through a generous donation made by

Molloy’s 2011 Commencement speak-

er, Eileen McDonnell, ‘84. The Grotto,

which is located behind the Chapel,

was originally dedicated to Mother

Rose Gertrude, O.P., Ph.D., in 1963 and

will continue to bear her name.

Eileen McDonnell is a life-long

Rockville Centre resident. Her father

William, an inspirational educator, was

principal of the Hewitt School in the

Village. He encouraged his children

to pursue their college degrees, and

in fact, three of his daughters are Mol-

loy graduates. As children, the family

would ride their bicycles to Molloy on

Sundays and would always stop to say

a prayer at the Grotto. Therefore, when

Ms. McDonnell had the ability to im-

pact something on campus, she picked

the Grotto because it meant so much

to her family.

The Grotto has been beautified

with a water fountain, flowers, and

plants, making the area very conducive

to prayer and meditation.

Rededication of the Grotto

The College has had an undergraduate program in speech-language pathology for many years. The primary purpose of that program was to pre-pare students for graduate education. The initiation of the Master’s program will enable Molloy College to take students from their initial interest in the profession through to the point where they begin their clinical practice.

Speech-language pathology is a vibrant profession, experiencing steady growth throughout the nation. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that, “employment of speech-language pathologists is expected to grow by 19 percent from 2008 to 2018, faster than the average for all occupations.” With an aging population and a very high incidence of many developmental dis-orders (e.g. autism, Down’s syndrome), and the advances in medical practice that improve survival rates across the lifespan, our students are expected to serve a vital need in the community. Our graduates will be prepared to assist children and adults who experience difficulty with communication and swal-lowing.

The Molloy program is designed to provide a student-centered learning environment, integrating both theory and practice. The design of the Molloy program makes it distinctive in that it offers exceptionally small classes, indi-vidualized faculty attention and intensive clinical exposure throughout the program in an interactive learning environment. The design of the program is intended to enhance student learning, and graduate skilled individuals prepared to meet the needs of a diverse clinical population.

to theMoving

next levelMolloy has received approval to offer a Master’s

degree in Speech-Language Pathology be-ginning in the fall 2011 semester.

Eileen McDonnell, ’84, (Second From Left) Joined by her Family and Dr. Drew Bogner


There were no harps involved, since the name is used symbolically to represent the human voice, and the music is sung a cappella. Molloy’s Suffolk Center was abuzz with vibrant harmony, historical music, and state-of-the-art research from the leading scholars of this music from around the country.

The Sacred Harp tradition represents a continuation of America’s oldest form of choral music education. Before the more familiar “do re mi” system was imported from Europe, music teachers in the 1790s

taught their students to read music and to harmonize using four syllables, “fa, sol, la, and mi.” Later songbooks added shapes to the musical notes to help beginners learn the system, for that reason this style is often called “Shape-Note” singing. Dr. Thomas B. Malone, organizer of the confer-ence and Molloy College Professor, says, “The key thing with the Sacred Harp is that it is not a performance-based tradition, it is historically situated a manner of teaching and learning. It sounds and feels different than most familiar types of choral music,

yet, it offers a pathway towards literacy and musical empowerment for people of all ages.”

Presenters at the symposium included Dr. Warren Steel of the University of Missis-sippi, Dr. Ian Quinn of Yale University, and Dr. Duncan Vinson from St. Anslem College in New Hampshire. Music educators from both Nassau and Suffolk counties were able to have an immersion experience in a mu-sical style that they may otherwise never have engaged in, and numerous interdisci-plinary and educational connections were highlighted during the break-out sessions.

The events came to a rousing finish on Saturday with a traditional “All-Day Sing-ing with Dinner on the Grounds,” an event which was attended by shape-note singers from as far away as Massachussests, Rhode Island, Manhattan, and New Jersey

For more information about Sacred Harp Singing visit www.fasola.org

of Many Voices

teaching theHarpIn February of 2011, researchers, teachers, and scholars

joined with the Molloy College Music Education Department to engage in a three-day symposium on

the history practice, and pedagogy of singing the Sacred Harp.


For over ten years Molloy has had a re-lationship with The Big Laurel Learn-ing Center in Kermit, West Virginia.

The program was originally established in 1995 when a need to address health issues in the rural community was identified, and the Molloy Nursing Program was contacted for assistance. A volunteer program was established and is now housed in Molloy’s Campus Ministries Office, under the guid-ance of Sister Diane Capuano, O.P.

Dr. Maureen Moulder and S. Alexandria Wolochuk, O.P., Ph.D., recently volunteered for a week of mentoring at the Center where they worked with local Appalachian boys ages 13 to 15 who were eligible to at-tend camp. In addition, seven outstanding students from Molloy College served as stu-dent mentors.

“For Molloy’s students, it is an invalu-able lesson, an unforgettable experience, and more importantly, a glimpse of pov-erty in America that shakes their spirit,” said S. Alexandria Wolochuk, O.P., Ph.D.

“Molloy’s generous and enthusiastic ‘yes’ in 1995 continues to bear fruit today in an exchange that helps alleviate some of the hardships of poverty for the people of Ker-mit and opens our students’ eyes to a cul-ture that is rich in its ties to nature, to mu-sic, and to friendship.

“We gathered together every day

outside in the garden for prayers, thank-ing God for the beauty of creation and for gifting us with the opportunity to serve the families of Appalachia. I also witnessed tremendous leadership by the Molloy student mentors who spent quality time with these campers. Whether it was hik-ing, playing games, or building bat houses, they became companions and friends in the web of life in Big Laurel. Both mentors and campers got actively involved in com-posting, paper burning, and the sorting of waste materials on a daily basis.”

Two months after the trip, one of the Molloy students (a teacher candidate) said, “Not a day goes by that I don’t think about the Appalachia experience.”

AppalachiaAn education in

The Division of Education recently joined forces with the Office of Alum-ni Relations to host a free conference

for Molloy students and alumni. The goal of this collaboration was to offer a truly in-spiring conference, and, more importantly, to lay the foundation for a lifelong connec-tion, network of services, and personal re-lationships that will support students long after graduation.

The program, entitled For Us, By Us, was a true team effort coordinated by Catherine Muscente, Director of Develop-ment, Office of Advancement; Dr. Maureen Walsh, Dean, Division of Education; and Dr. Marion Flomenhaft, Alumni Development Officer, Office of Advancement. The leader-ship team chose to narrow the focus of this

year’s conference to secondary mathemat-ics and elementary education.

Much of the credit for the success of the conference must go to the professors who recruited alumni as presenters. Dr. Vincent Pané and Dr. Susan Smith tapped into their network of mathematics alumni to select this year’s presenters. Dr. Marjo-rie Schiering and Professor Kevin Sheehan recruited elementary focused presenters from future and recent graduates.

More than seventy-five of Molloy’s stu-dents and alumni gathered in the Anselma Room for this first ever in-house Molloy conference. After a brief welcome by Dr. Walsh and Dr. Flomenhaft, students attend-ed two morning workshops. Response to content was overwhelmingly positive from

both students and alumni.Presenters at this inaugural conference

included: Nancy Reich ’08, Marrissa Mauro ’08, Dr. Anthony Marino ‘02, Seth Schiering ’09, Jessica Kuehn ’09, Kathleen Carter ’11, Erin Moroney ‘11, and Angela Gentilella ’11.

Perhaps the most touching part of the day was the culminating activity during which alumni sat with current students and shared their insights and experiences on negotiating the leap between the college experience and the world of work.

Look for the next For Us By Us con-ference during Homecoming Weekend in October.

Inaugural Homecoming Conference:

A new tradition

Molloy Volunteers with Campers in Appalachia.

Dr.s Pané, Smith and Walsh


S. Mary Stephen Monahan, o.P.S. Stephen passed away on August 5, 2010 af-ter nearly 66 years in religious life. She was 84 years old. In life she ministered at All Saints

Elementary and High Schools in Brook-lyn (1946-1964), was Principal at St. Luke School in Whitestone (1964-1970) and St. Catherine of Sienna School in Frank-lin Square (1970-1986), was the resource librarian at Kellenberg Memorial High School (1986-1991), and worked in the Resource Center Library for the Division of Education at Molloy (1991-2008).

S. Mary Carol Gabriel, o.P.S. Mary Carol passed away on March 29, 2011 after 69 years in religious life. She was 88 years old. Sis-ter taught at Presen-

tation School in Jamaica (1943-1955),

ministered to students in the St. Michael High School Library (1955-1961), worked in the library at St. Agnes High School in Rockville Centre (1961-1968), and was a member of the staff of the Mol-loy College Library (1968-1997). From 1998-2007 she traveled to the St. Agnes Service Center in Rockville Centre to minister to the poor and needy.

S. Mary Verity McNicholas, o.P.S. Mary Verity passed away on April 6, 2011 after 72 years of reli-gious life. She was 90 years old. She minis-tered at St. Pancras

School in Glendale from (1940-1950), and then she went on to teach at Do-minican Commercial High School (1950-1962). In 1962 Sister joined the Molloy College faculty where she taught litera-ture and journalism. She was respon-sible for starting the Molloy College Film Festival. In 1993 she became a Professor Emerita.

S. Eileen Johnson, o.P.S. Eileen passed away on April 6, 2011 after 66 years of religious life. She was 85 years old. As an educator Sister taught on the

elementary school level at Holy Fam-ily in Brooklyn, St. Ignatius in Hicksville, St. Elizabeth in Ozone Park, St. Agnes in Rockville Centre and Sacred Heart in East Glendale. On the high school level she taught at Annunciation, St. Anthony in South Huntington, Bishop McDon-nell, and St. Agnes in College Point. Sis-ter was also the librarian at St. Dominic Elementary School in Oyster Bay from 1988-1991. She was a faculty mem-ber of Molloy College from 1982-1988.

S. Lucy Murphy, o.P.S. Lucy passed away on April 22, 2011 after 57 years of religious life. She was 76 years old. Her first assignment was at St. Agnes in Col-lege Point (1955-1967);

from there she went on to St. John the Baptist High School in West Islip (1967-1970), and then to Queen of the Rosary Academy in Amityville (1970-1979). She was part of the faculty of Iona College for a total of 31 years, and she served three terms on the Molloy College Board of Trustees beginning in 2000.

In MemoriamDominican sisters of Amityville

the

am sorry to hear of the passing of Sister Agnes. She was a great and inspiring Professor of Business. My condolences to her family and to the Molloy College community. I will remember her in my prayers. May she rest in peace. God Bless.”

- Michael D. Hunte, ’88

“InOTE: S. Agnes Butler’s Obituary ran in the last issue of Molloy Magazine


Father John Al-phonsus Madigan, O.P., died after a

brief illness on February 16, 2011, at Mercy Hos-pital in Rockville Centre. He was 88.

He served in the United States Army from 1943-1946, earn-ing the rank of Staff Sergeant. After the con-clusion of his military service, he worked in management positions

for C.A.R.E., The new York Law Publishing Company, and the Fashion Institute of Technology. After his business ex-perience he went on to earn a B.B.A. in accounting from St. John’s University in 1955 and a M.B.A. from new York University in 1958.

Fr. Madigan completed his philosophical training at St. Stephen's Priory in Dover, MA, and his theologi-cal studies at the Dominican House of Studies in Wash-ington, D.C. On June 9, 1966, he was ordained a Roman Catholic priest at St. Dominic Church in Washington, D.C. After ordination, Father Madigan received additional training from the National Association of Catholic Chap-lains (1971) and the Pastoral Institute of the Diocese of Brooklyn (1976-1978).

From 1968-1974, Fr. Madigan served as a Hospital Chaplain at St. Catherine Priory in new York City. While there he assisted with business ethics seminars as part of the "Wall Street Ministry."

In 1974, Fr. Madigan took up residence at Molloy College, where he would minister for the remainder of his life. During his many years of dedicated service, he served as chaplain to the College and to the Dominican Sisters. He also served as an adjunct lecturer in the Divi-sion of Business and the Department of Philosophy. In 1996, the President of Molloy College awarded him the College's Distinguished Service Award. He also lectured in Business at St. Johns University, Queens, N.Y.

He is survived by a sister-in-law, three nieces and seven nephews.

Remembering

Father Madigan

On Friday, May 6, a very special dinner took place in honor of a dear friend and former colleague at Molloy College, Dr. Rose Ann Naughton, who passed away on January 3, 2011.

Dr. Naughton served on the Molloy faculty for over 25 years. She served on faculty committees such as Pri-orities and Planning, and Faculty Council. She was a member of the task force appointed in the late 1970s by S. Janet Fitzgerald, President of the College at that time, to write the College Governance Document.

Dr. Naughton received her Ed.D. from Columbia University prior to coming to Molloy’s Nursing Division as Consociate (Associate Chairperson). After becoming Chairperson of the Nursing Department, she provided leadership for the task force appointed to draft the pro-posal for the first graduate program at Molloy College - in Nursing. Following her tenure as chairperson, she served as the first director of the newly approved Grad-uate Program in nursing in the 1990s. This Program now enrolls 500 graduate students.

Dr. Naughton will be remembered for her leader-ship qualities and her talent for bringing out the best in all who knew her. A scholarship fund has been es-tablished in her name. If you are interested in making a donation, please contact Catherine Muscente, Director of Development. [email protected]; 516.678.5000 ext.6218

Dr. Rose Ann naughton

Memorial scholarships

S. Patricia Anne Morris passed away on June 13, 2010. On this, the first anniversary of her passing, the College intends to establish a scholarship in her name. S. Pat was a significant member of the Molloy College administration for almost 20 years and served in reli-gious life for 55. Anyone wishing to contribute to the scholarship, can do so by contacting Catherine Mus-cente at (516) 678-5000, ext. 6218.

s. Patricia Anne Morris


On April 14, Colin Beavan, Ph.D., a.k.a ‘No Impact Man,’ spoke to students and community members about the year long journey he and his family undertook. They attempted to have little or no impact on the earth while living in an apartment in the middle of Manhattan. Their story is

the subject of a book and a documentary.The formal observance of Earth Week

began on Monday, April 18 with an official flag raising ceremony. The event was held at the flagpole outside of Kellenberg Hall. Dr. Tom Malone and students from Mol-loy’s music department helped to set the

intention for the week through music.The week’s events also featured Key-

note speakers S. Jeanne Clark, O.P., who gave a speech on Coming Home to Place, and Elizabeth and Christine Keihm, who spoke on the topic: Create A Better World - Eat Locally. The presentations were open to the entire Molloy community.

April 20 was the annual Earth Week Eco-Twinning Lunch. The event raised money to help a farming community of Dominican Sisters and Friars in Nigeria. Individuals participated by purchasing a healthy bread and soup lunch in the An-selma Room. The proceeds were donated to the Nigerian community.

Then, on April 28, as the event-filled month came to a close, S. Jacqui Ryan, O.P., who was visiting from New Zealand, gave two presentations about the climate change in the South Pacific. She detailed the predicament of South Pacific islands that face major challenges concerning cli-mate and environmental changes.

In addition to the many events that took place on campus, a flyer was cre-ated by the Earth Week Committee de-tailing the many ways to reduce the im-pact of food choices on the environment. The flyer was circulated to the Molloy community.

earth Week

Under the direction of S. Dorothy Fitzgibbons, O.P., Ed.D., and the Office of Mission, Earth Week 2011 activities on campus spanned the majority of the month of April. The Art Gallery

kicked off the festivities on April 1, with an art exhibit entitled Food for Thought, which ran through April 30. The exhibit featured illus-trations of the Masterworks throughout the history of art.

S. Dorothy Fitzgibbons, O.P., Ed.D., addresses the crowd during the flag raising ceremony.


In November, 2006, Colin Beavan launched a year-long project in which he, his wife, his two-year-old daughter and his four-year-old dog went “off-the-grid” and attempted to live in the middle of New York City with as little environmental im-pact as possible.

The point of the project was to experi-ment with ways of living that might both improve quality of life and be less harmful to the planet. It also provided a narrative vehicle by which to attract broad public attention to the range of pressing environ-

mental crises including: food system sus-tainability, climate change, water scarcity, and materials and energy resource deple-tion. The experiment in lifestyle redesign is the subject of his book and a Sundance-selected documentary.

Beavan writes and administers the provocative environmental blog NoIm-pactMan.com, which has become a meet-ing point for discussion of environmental issues from a “deep green” perspective. In addition to some 2,500 daily visitors and 4,000 daily page views, the site has

10,000 email and “newsreader” subscrib-ers. About 1.8 million people have visited the blog since he established it a year and a half ago.

Beavan was named one of MSn’s Ten Most Influential Men of 2007 and was named an Eco-Illuminator in Elle Maga-zine’s 2008 Green Awards. His blog No-ImpactMan.com was named one of the world’s top 15 environmental websites by Time Magazine. He was named a 2008 Eco-Star by New York City’s Lower East Side Ecology Center.

The no Impact project has been the subject of stories in The New York Times, The Christian Science Monitor, and many other national and international news outlets. Beavan has appeared on The Col-bert Report, Good Morning America, Night-line, The Montel Williams’ Show, and all the major NPR shows. He speaks regularly to a wide variety of audiences, is frequently quoted in the press and consults with businesses on the intersection of sustain-ability and human quality of life.

He is director of the No Impact Proj-ect, a visiting scholar at N.Y.U., an advi-sor to the University’s Sustainability Task Force, and sits on the board of directors of new York City’s Transportation Alter-natives and on the advisory council of Just Food.

MakingnoImpact

As part of Molloy’s annual Earth Week celebra-

tion Colin Beavan, Ph.D., author, writer, blog-

ger, consultant, engaged citizen… a.k.a. “No

Impact Man” spoke at the College.

No Impact Man is available to rent from your local library or Netflix.

Running Time: 92 Minutes.

HAVEN’T SEEN IT YET?

Dr. Michael Russo, Department of Philosophy; Dr. Colin Beavan; Elisabeth Fiteni, Sustainability Institute at Molloy College; and Neal Lewis, Sustainability Institute at Molloy College


They were invited to audit a class taught by Professor Normadeane Arm-strong on the topic of global health. After that, Molloy students in Professor Armstrong’s class (Cara Seganti, Lar-issa Chanoine, Christine Ronan, Melissa Marques, Crystal Hirth, Shradha Lami-chhane, Jaclyn Farino and Kristyn Os-trowsky) showed the group around the campus.

The group visited the Anselma Room, the bookstore, the library and the Nursing Lab. Dr. Rose Schecter, Associate Dean of the Undergraduate Nursing Program, greeted the students and talked to them about nursing as a career. The Admissions Office gener-ously gave the students backpacks as souvenirs of their visit.

During the last two semesters, the Molloy nursing students, under the di-

rection of their clinical Professor Elaine Burger, have been presenting classes on various health-related topics to the Freeport High School students.

When asked about the day, several of the Freeport students summed it up by saying that some day they hope to become Molloy students.

nursing

We are pleased to report that at its April 2011 meeting, the Na-tional Council for the Accredi-

tation of Teacher Education (nCATE) Unit Accreditation Board voted to con-tinue the Division of Education’s ac-creditation at the initial and advanced teacher preparation levels until fall 2017 with no cited areas for improve-ment relative to any of the nCATE stan-dards.

Since 2005, the programs offered by the Division of Education at Molloy Col-lege have been recognized by nCATE. Accreditation by this prestigious organi-

zation entails a rigorous process which verifies that our programs meet the stan-dards set by the profession. It demon-strates that the Division prepares teach-er candidates with in-depth knowledge of the subject matter they plan to teach as well as the necessary skills for effec-tive student learning.

In fall 2009, nCATE began to pilot its redesign process for institutions seeking continuing accreditation. The Division of Education successfully underwent an nCATE Continuous Improvement Re-Accreditation Pilot Visit from October 31-November 2, 2010, and enjoyed many

benefits from being early adopters. nCATE’s redesign goals include

helping teacher preparation programs to achieve excellence, ensuring that the accreditation process is flexible, cost ef-fective and efficient. Benefits of the re-designed accreditation process include an Institutional Report (IR) focused on the nCATE standards in a holistic fash-ion. Of the six nCATE standards, one is required to be met at the target level. The Division met two standards at the target level.

Continued nCATE accreditation is indicative of Molloy’s dedication to pro-ducing quality teachers with the knowl-edge, skills and dispositions needed to make a positive impact upon the stu-dents they teach.

nCAte Accreditation Continued

Possible Future inSeventeen Freeport

High School students

recently visited Mol-

loy to learn more about

professions in nursing.

Students from Freeport High School during their visit to Molloy College.


S. Agnes BrackenS. Agnes Bracken has been part of the Molloy Division of Nursing for 14 years. She is a member of the international religious community, the Daughters of Wisdom. S. Agnes has expertise in ger-ontology and has advocated for the elderly in work through her diocese. Most recently S. Agnes has worked at the United Nations as an NGO, focusing upon trafficking of women and water availability.

Dr. Carol A. CliffordDr. Carol Clifford began her tenure at Molloy in 1977. She has taught a vari-ety of courses in both the undergradu-ate and graduate levels. She has been the Director of the Undergraduate and Graduate Programs in Nursing and was instrumental in launching the Master’s Program in Nursing at Molloy College. In addition, she successfully brought the Master’s in nursing Education Track to the Suffolk Center. She served on many college wide committees and as an advi-sor to the Doctoral Task Force which was

charged with developing the new Ph.D. program in Nursing.

Dr. Stephan T. Mayo Dr. Mayo came to Molloy’s Philosophy Department in 1974. He served as Chair of the Philosophy Department for sev-eral terms. He taught in the Molloy Hon-ors Program from its inception, and for several years led the Global studies trip to France for the honors students. He was also the first to teach the graduate ethics course in nursing, which led him to write and present several papers on end-of-life questions. He was an active participant on many College commit-tees, including Sabbatical, Tenure, Financial Resourc-es, and Faculty Council, as well as serving as Co-Chair of the Middle States Self-Study Steering Committee in the 1980s, culminating in his election as Faculty Presi-

dent in 2007. He established the Molloy Center for Social and Ethical Concerns, initiated the Pax Christi Chapter at Mol-loy, and was instrumental in organizing Boxtown to increase student awareness of issues concerning the homeless

S. Mary Jane Phillips, o.P.S. Mary Jane has been a faculty member in the Division of Nursing since 1976. She taught mental health nursing and fundamentals to beginning students. Until recently she was the Academic As-sistance and Testing Coordinator for the Nursing Division. She will be retiring to the Mother House in Amityville.

Retiring Faculty

FACuLTY CoMPLETING TRANSITIoN PoSITIoNS AND ENTERING FuLL-TIME RETIREMENT:

S. Rose Teresa Amor, o.P., Ph.D., Modern Language

Professor Mary Jane Guilfoyle, Division of Nursing

Professor Margaret Mullarkey, Division of Nursing

S. Miriam Cecile Lenehan, o.P., Ed.D., Music Department

From left to right; Rev. Thomas Catania, S. Rose Teresa Amor, O.P., Ph.D., S. May Jane Phillips, O.P., S. Miriam Cecile Lenehan, O.P., Ed.D., Carol A. Clifford, Ph.D., Prof. Margaret Mullarkey, S. Agnes Bracken, Stephan T. Mayo, Ph.D. Valerie Collins, Ph.D.


President’s Awards

the 2011

On Friday March 25, the College held the 2011 President’s Awards

Ceremony. S. Dorothy Fitzgib-bons, O.P., Ed.D., Vice Presi-dent for Mission, was Master of Ceremonies for the event , and Drew Bogner, Ph.D., Presi-dent, presented the awards. The event took place in the Hays Theatre in the Wilbur Arts Center and was followed by a buffet dinner celebration in the Anselma Room.


Service Awards were given for ten, twenty, twenty-five, thirty and forty years of service. In total thirty-eight

Service Awards were distributed. Each recipient was called to center stage to receive their special award and to have

their picture taken with Dr. Bogner. Additionally, Distinguished Service

Awards were given to eight individu-als: Teresa Aprigliano, Ed.D., Associate Dean and Director of the Dual Degree Program, Division of Nursing; Donna Fitzgerald, ’81, B.S., M.S., Chairperson, Al-lied Health Services Department; Diane Fornieri, ’07, A.A., Assistant to the Presi-dent; Lillian McGloin, Administrative As-sistant, Psychology Department; Ann Mc-Tigue, B.A., Associate Director, Division of Continuing Education and Professional Development; Lillian Osorio, B.S., Human Resources Office; Christopher Sullivan, M.P.S., J.D., Associate Professor, Depart-ment of Criminal Justice; and Kimberly Vereline, B.A., Assistant Director of Ad-missions. The awards were conveyed in recognition of the individual’s outstand-ing service to the College.

President’s Awards

The Caritas Medal, which is awarded for outstanding contributions of time and talents to commu-nities, was awarded to Christopher V. Waldorf, Sr., and Stephen M. Waldorf for sharing their talents in the insurance industry with religious organizations and orders.

The St. Catherine of Siena Professional Service Medal is awarded to women who have made a significant contribution to their professions or public service to their communities. This year’s medal was awarded to Eileen Alexanderson for sharing her investment talents with not-for-profit organizations.

The President’s Medal, the highest tribute the College can bestow on an individual, was given to New York State Senator Dean Skelos. The award is given to a person who, through diligence, creativity, selfless concern, and hard-earned skills, has gained the respect of colleagues by making outstanding con-tributions to higher education that have improved the quality and character of Molloy College.

THE PRESIDENT’S AWARDS MEDALS

Accepting the President’s Medal for Senator Dean Skelos was his brother, Peter Skelos

Christopher V. Waldorf, Sr. receiving the Caritas Medal

Stephen M. Waldorf receiving the Caritas Medal

Eileen Alexanderson receiving the St. Catherine of Siena Medal


On May 1, 2011 Ambassador Alan Goulty, British Diplomatic Service, a Senior Scholar at the Woodrow

Wilson International Center, along with Consular Officer nilesh K. Shah, United States Department of State, Foreign Ser-vice, visited Molloy. They participated in a lecture entitled War and Peace in Sudan, which was sponsored by Molloy’s Insti-tute for Interfaith Dialogue under the direction of Marion Lowenthal.

Ambassador Goulty’s unique back-ground includes having conducted peace talks in the Middle East and North Africa. He was also a Fellow at the Weath-erhead Center for International Affairs at Harvard, and he retired after years of ser-vice in Tunisia, Dafur, and Sudan.

Consular Officer Shah is responsible for funds that are distributed to war-torn

countries. His expertise as Chief Invest-ment Officer is vital to subsidize poverty stricken countries. The Consular’s faith is Jain and therefore he is particularly sen-

sitive to the strife brought about by reli-gious bias.

It was interesting to hear how the African countries depend on the United States for the financing behind dozens of projects that sustain survival.

For information on future pro-gramming by the Institute contact Marion Lowenthal at 516.678.5000 ext. 6880/6162.

War and Peace in sudan: the Religious Dimension

The annual BoxTown event, where students obtain sponsorships in exchange for sleep-ing outdoors for an evening in solidarity

with the homeless, took place on April 14.Over 100 students, along with faculty and

administrators, crowded the area outside of the Casey and Siena buildings with creatively deco-rated refrigerator boxes. The boxes were fur-nished with sleeping bags, pillows and blankets for a night filled with challenge and fun.

The event proceeds benefit Bethany House, a homeless shelter for women and children in nassau County. The group raised over $8,000 for the shelter.

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Ambassador Alan Goulty, Dr. Lillian Harris, Marion Lowenthal, Consular Officer Nilesh K. Shah.


Congratulations to the members of the Molloy Community who have recently published new books:

Dr. Marjorie Schiering, Pro-fessor, Division of Educa-tion, President Drew Bog-ner, Ph.D., and Dr. Jorun Buli-Holmberg, Professor, University of Oslo, recent-

ly announced the publication of their book, Teaching and Learning: A Model for Academic and Social Cognition, pub-lished by Rowman & Littlefield Educa-tion. The joint publication effort prom-ises to be a significant contribution to the field of education and will be of interest to pre-service teachers, teach-ers, parents and all who want to learn more about cognitive development in

educational settings.

Dr. Evelyn Connolly, Pro-fessor, Division of Educa-tion is the proud author of The Incorporation of Multimedia and Multimod-al Learning Tools: A Case

Study of Digital Storytelling in a High

School English Class.

Dr. Andrea Honigsfeld and Dr. Audrey Cohan, Divi-sion of Education faculty members, co-edited and published a new book en-titled, Breaking the Mold of

Preservice and Inservice Teacher Educa-tion: Innovative and Successful Practices for the 21st Century. This work is a 2011 publication available through Rowman & Littlefield Education.

Author’s Corner

In 1996, the Siena Women’s Center had the opportunity to initiate what was origi-

nally called the “Women of Spirit” academic symposium. The goal for the “Women of Spirit” symposium was not only to provide a forum for discussion of women’s is-sues, but to also introduce Molloy College and the en-tire Long Island community to prominent speakers on a broad range of topics. The Siena Women’s Center board believed that in keeping with

the Dominican tradition, it was their responsibility to provide an aca-demic and intellectual forum where topics could include a focus on elements of spirituality. Support from the Molloy College President enabled the Siena Women’s Center to continue the mission. Past symposia have featured top Catholic theologians such as Elizabeth Johnson, C.S.J. and Mary Catherine Hilkert, O.P., as well as Timothy Radcliff, Former Master of the Dominican Order.

Today, the tradi-tion continues. Al-though the academic symposium has been renamed as the Voices of Women Academic Symposium, the mis-sion remains the same. The Center just hosted the 15th sym-posium entitled, Sci-ence & God: Comple-mentary or Competing Perspectives?, which focused on neuroscience and the mystical experience. Two hundred participants listened to prominent author, Dr. Andrew Newberg, M.D., who presented Principles of Neurotheology; Miriam Therese Winter, Ph.D., who presented Spirituality in a Quantum Universe and Molloy College’s very own Vicki Toale, O.P., D.Min, who presented Beyond Polarity: The Role of Religion & Science in Society.

Looking forward, it is the intent of the Center to search for issues of interest and concern to the modern woman. In these confusing times, discussion of spirituality and women’s place in the modern world is a vital issue for all ages.

Voices of Women

VOICES 2012Next year will be the 16th Annual Voices of Women Symposium and the topic will be Environment, Social Justice and Spirituality.

Miriam Therese Winter, Ph.D.


Women and philosophy was the theme for Tuesday’s showing of the 2009 film, The Agora, hosted by Dr. Stephan Mayo, Professor, Department of Philoso-

phy. The movie told the compelling story of Hypatia of Alexandria, the famous 4th-century female philosopher, who to her death defended philosophy and science

against the tur-moil of religious intolerance dur-ing the expansion of the Roman Empire.

Also part of the week was the Phi Sig-ma Tau Induction Ceremony, as students became members of the international honor society in philosophy. Dr. Howard Ponzer welcomed the newest members.

Taking a cue from Socrates’ quote, “the unexamined life is not worth liv-ing,” the Philosophy Department hosted a campus-wide show of philosophically-inspired art entitled, The Examined Life. Artists included Molloy staff/administra-tion members, faculty, and students. The artists were celebrated with an opening reception Thursday evening during Phi-losophy Week.

The Undergraduate Philosophy Conference was the week’s culmination event, as seven students from across the country traveled to Molloy to present their work also, including Molloy’s own Conrad Jalowski. Keynote speaker Dr. William Irwin from King’s College, Penn-sylvania, mused on how popular culture, particularly television shows and music, has influenced and represents emerging philosophical themes today.

Philosophy Week

The week of April 11-16

marked the second annual

Philosophy Week at Molloy

College, with a series of events

that showcased the department’s

presence on campus. The Philoso-

phy Colloquium kicked off the

week with philosophy majors Fe-

lipe Alcantara, John Komondorea,

and Christine Monpoint leading a

lively discussion of their develop-

ing research seminar theses.

NEW oRLEANSone of the highlights for ethics students this spring semester was a service

learning trip to New orleans, Louisiana. Ten ethics students, led by Dr. Elisa Rapa-port, Assistant Professor, Department of Philosophy, joined 24 nursing and com-munity service focused students over Spring Break to be of service to a community still struggling to recover from the mass devastation of Hurricane katrina nearly

six years ago. The ethics students spent the week volunteering for the Southeast Louisiana chapter of the American Red Cross, canvassing deeply impoverished neighborhoods to provide much-needed information on fire safety and storm evac-uation routes. The chapter responds to an average of two residential house fires per day, many of them with preventable fatali-ties -- that’s on top of the storm response, health and safety courses, and community outreach provided by a workforce that’s 98% volunteer. Several of the students were so inspired by their experience that they plan to volunteer with AmeriCorps following graduation.

Tara Donlon

Jillian Irwin

Mary Fox

John komondorea

PHI SIGMA TAu NEW MEMBERS

Dr. Elisa Rapaport, Philosophy Department; Student Felipe Alacantara; and Dr. Robert Gordon, Math and Computer Studies.


In 2008, with a planning grant from United Way of Long Island’s DREAMS for Youth, 22 students from 11 public and pa-rochial high schools convened on a Sun-day afternoon to discuss needs of their communities and schools. With grant sup-port from the Bank of America Charitable Foundation, Wachovia Wells Fargo Foun-dation and the State Farm Northeast Zone Youth Advisory Board, Energeia for Teens was implemented fall 2009 and since then has involved over 50 youth from a range of public and private schools.

Designed as a regional community service-learning model, Energeia for Teens broadens classroom learning incorporat-ing the expertise of community partners; utilizes discussion and reflection to help students grow in their leadership abilities; and promotes diversity through open com-munication and a respect for the unique talents and skills each student brings to the program. It amplifies the student voice by empowering them to turn their passions into meaningful service that can have a great impact on schools and communities; and celebrates student accomplishments.

According to Dr. Sherry Radowitz, Senior Grants Officer and the program’s administrator, “The success of Energeia for Teens is due in large part to the talented leadership of youth development consul-tants Angela Zimmerman and Janet Jones and the commitment of an exceptional group of young people. For the past two

years the students have focused on the environ-ment, poverty, bullying and substance abuse. Their projects reflect their concern and deep de-sire to make a significant contribution. As a result of these efforts, some Long Island schools now have recycling programs, food drives, and student

led educational programs addressing the devastating effects of bullying and drugs. Teens that never saw themselves as lead-ers have grown to become the leaders they have always idolized! In line with the Molloy mission, this program has been transformational for all involved – the stu-dents and their adult facilitators, families, schools, and communities.”

As part of the end-of-year assessment process, participants were asked what “gifts” they received from the program…. “hope; inspiration; friendships; different perspectives; knowledge of selected top-ics and resources; public speaking and strategic planning skills; communication,

leadership and facilitation skills; posi-tive and open attitude; exposure to new ideas and people; objective support for our ideas; and opportunity for meaningful civic engagement.”

Brianna Sullivan involved since the planning phase and now a college mentor to Energeia for Teens states, “For me and my fellow Energeia participants, this pro-gram has changed our way of thinking, to see what we can do to make the world a better place because even small acts in a few communities can make a difference. I cannot thank Molloy College and every-one who has participated enough in get-ting this program running because I know I will go out into the world and integrate community service projects wherever I go with the background knowledge I now have from this program.”

Long Island Youth on the Move and Making a Difference!

energeia for teensInspired by The Energeia Partnership, the academy

for regional stewardship, the impetus for Energeia for Teens took root creating a diverse group of Long

Island high school students to be part of solutions to community challenges.

ADDITIoNAL ENERGEIA FoR TEENS STuDENTS


CLASSES

Beginner and Intermediate Irish Language Classes will be offered on Saturdays, October through December October 15, 23, 30; november 5, 12, 19; December 3 and 109:00a.m. to 11:00a.m. Intermediate Conversation11:30 a.m. to 1:30p.m. Beginner Level 18 sessions $160Instructor: Jerry Kelly

ExCuRSIoN

Visit to the NYC 69th Regiment Armory and Irish Hunger Me-morialDate: To be determined$40/pp (lunch included)

LECTuRES

Irish Authors’ SeriesSunday, November 6 Malachy McCourtGood God! Where am I?Any fallible human being who claims to know the answer to the question, “What is life’s purpose?” does not even know the question—so says, prolific author, actor and raconteur Malachy McCourt. McCourt says his own quest for the serenity that follows knowledge of the truth has taken him down the highways and byways, the low ways and he’s still questing. He will explore his journey; sharing the glimpses he sees in the light of beliefs and faith of others. “At this moment, I believe our purpose on this earth is to serve,” he says. “We can do that simply with a cup of coffee, piece of clothing, a kind word, or by sharing a laugh and helping the sick get well. And there’s

nothing that compels us to act more than seeing God’s love in the face of a child.3:00 p.m. Campbell Reception Room, Kellenberg Hall. Fee: No Charge

John RidgeSunday, December 4Lost Images of the Irish in new York City 1900-1965The speaker collected these images from his collection of original bound volumes of weekly New York newspapers such as the Gaelic American, Irish World and Irish Advocate. John Ridge’s collection includes almost 100 complete years of newspapers and periodicals that contain some unusual views of Irish-American life in the metropolitan area. Almost all the pictures do not survive in their photographic form and can be seen now only as images reproduced from the newspapers themselves. The pictures include scenes of parades, demonstra-tions, celebrations, musicians and dancers, important visitors from Ireland and advertisements aimed at an Irish-American audience.3:00 p.m. Campbell Reception Room, Kellenberg Hall. Fee: No Charge

ENTERTAINMENT/ATHLETICSIrish Weekend at MolloySaturday, September 17 Women’s Rugby Game – 10:00 amMen’s Rugby Game – 12:00 pm 39th Annual Feis and Festival – nassau County Board of the Ancient Order of Hibernians (A.O.H.)Sunday, September 18, 9:00am to 5:00pmIrish dance and pipe band competitions, vendors, entertainmentContact A.O.H. for details and fees (Sean O’Rourke 516.316.5249)

For more information, contact Catherine Tully Muscente 516.678.5000 ext. 6218, [email protected]

Fall 2011 Program Schedule

The nurse “pinning” ceremony is held at the end of

each semester and signifies the beginning of the

nursing students’ professional careers. The spring

2011 ceremony was held on May 17. During the proceed-

ings the students each asked a faculty member who helped

them during their studies at Molloy to “pin” them. This

year’s 136 graduating students were issued the official Mol-

loy College nursing pin, which was designed by the first

graduates of the College’s nursing program.

On April 17, The Irish Studies Institute at Molloy Col-lege hosted a lecture entitled A Glorious History of Irish Warriors in America: The Fighting 69th. The pre-

senters were Dr. Charles F. Howlett, Molloy College and 2009 United States Air Force Academy Admissions Liaison Officer of the Year for Northeastern United States, Rear Admiral and the Honorable John Ingram, New York Supreme Court, and Lt. Col. Martin J. Ingram, USAF (Ret) and author of Rescue over the Soviet Ambassador’s Residence.

The lecture included a history of the Fighting 69th. The presentation also featured a moving story of one of its brav-est, killed on the battlefields of Europe during World War I by his descendants, who recounted their trip to Ireland and France to commemorate his service.

A Glorious History of Irish Warriors in America:

the Fighting 69th

nurse Pinning

Martin Iingram, Andrew Healey, Charles Howlett, and John Ingram


WITH HoNoRSThis year’s Valedictorian was Jenni-fer Roveto, who was a Biology/Ado-lescent Education major. Joseph Ciano, a Biology/Pre-med major, was the Salutatorian. Ms. Roveto will be working at a Catholic gram-mar school teaching 7th and 8th grade science. Mr. Ciano plans to attend New York College of osteo-pathic Medicine in the fall.

Eight hundred and

eighty-two students

participated in Mol-

loy’s commencement exer-

cises, which took place on

May 23. This was the third

year the event was held

at the Nassau Coliseum

due to the construction

of the new Public Square

facility and the new resi-

dence hall on campus.

Commencement2011


WITH HoNoRS

The 2011 Commencement speaker was Eileen C. McDonnell,’84, Chief Executive Officer, Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company. Citing examples from her own professional career, Ms. McDonnell urged stu-dents to “ask for what [they] want and be willing to take control of [their] own destiny.” She stressed that “[the graduates] all have the potential for unlimited possibilities.”

She shared some of the challenges that faced her both professionally and personally, and discussed how she managed those situations. She told the graduates “don’t settle for less than what you want or know you are capable of doing.”

McDonnell suggested to the graduates that they should take advantage of opportunities to be mentored, and to volunteer for assignments that will broaden their knowledge about the industry they are working in.

McDonnell also shared three major themes she believes shaped her life: dreaming about what is pos-sible; making choices, being accountable and learn-ing from outcomes; and knowing the power of rela-tionships in achieving your dreams. She added “we all need supportive people around us to succeed. I learned that there is no single thing more important in life than the value of strong personal relationships.”

Homecoming Reunion Weekend

Kellenberg Hall 1959Alumni, Make Your

Plans to Attend!http://alumni.molloy.edu/2011homecomingweekend

Molloy College Alumni Homecoming/Reunion/Parents Weekend

October 20, 21, 22, and 23, 2011

All Alumni Are Welcome!

Reunion Classes of 1961, 1966, 1971, 1976, 1981, 1986, 1991, 1996, 2001, and 2006

ACTIVITIES: Public Square Building and Walkway Ribbon Cutting • Hall of Fame Induction Dinner • Division of Education Workshops: Best Practices in Teaching Today • Lions 5K Run • Faculty Panel, Molloy Students: Yesterday and Today • Rugby Scrimmages • BBQ and Carnival • Alumni Women’s & Men’s Basketball • Poetry Reading • Campus Tours of new Buildings • Alumni Mass • Public Square Theatre Ribbon Cutting • Alumni Award Ceremony presented by President Drew Bogner • Reunioning Classes Cocktail Parties • Athletic Department Alumni Party • Alumni Dinner • Casino • Parent/Student Brunch

Hotels offering Molloy Rates, contact directly to verify details: Garden City Hotel, Garden City - 1-800-547-0400Marriott, Uniondale - 1-800-832-6255 or 516-794-3800Hampton Inn & Suites, Rockville Centre - 516-599-1700

Building Molloy... Together.

Public Square 2011

Homecoming Reunion Weekend

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M O L L O y C O L L E G E A N N u A L B A L L

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Honorees:

Drew Bogner, Ph.D.President

Molloy College

Sister Mary HughesPrioress

Sisters of St. Dominic

For more information contact Cynthia Metzger, Senior Development Officer for Corporate Affairs

516.678.5000 ext. 6723, or [email protected]

S A V E T H E D A T E …

Pre-Show Cocktail Reception:

6 p.m.

Entertainment: 7:30 p.m.

Tapas Experience dinner:

9:00 p.m.

Sponsorships available for preferred seating at both show and dinner

event.

T h i S y e a r ’ S g a l a w i l l o p e n T h e

M A D I s o n t H e A t R eA t M o L L o Y C o L L e G e

L O C A T E D I N T H E N E W P u B L I C S Q u A R E

Enjoy early cocktails and show at the new Madison Theatre at Molloy College. Post-event, a progressive dinner will offer guests the opportunity to journey through our new building while enjoying delightful cuisine.

As this year’s black tie dinner rapidly approaches, exciting offerings are being added regularly on our live auction website*. Through your generosity and support, the silent auction will contribute significantly to the total funds that Molloy College will distribute to our deserving students this year.

*Starting October 1st at http://alumni.molloy.edu/2011annualball

alumni community

Alumni spotlight

Class of 1961Theresa (Morgen) DooleyFalls Church, VA

After a fulfilling career as a teacher and sign language interpreter I’m busier than ever. Four adult children, five granddaugh-ters, volunteer service, and hobbies fill ev-ery day with fun.

Anne L. (Bracken) Dunn Rockville Centre, NY and Highland Beach, FL

My husband George and I are ap-proaching our 50th wedding anniversary in August. We have been blessed with three children and six grandchildren. We pres-ently divide our time between Rockville Centre and Highland Beach, Florida. We love being with our family and enjoy hav-

ing our annual family reunion in Florida ev-ery Easter. Over the years we have worked hard and played hard. Now, our days are filled with the joy of family and retirement!

Maureen (Butler) Ginalski, M.A., kissimmee, FL

Career: Advanced placement and honors United States government teacher at Freedom High School and Orange Coun-ty Public Schools.

I have one daughter, Hayden Mary Ginalski, and am the widow of Robert Ginalski. My teaching career is varied; I spent ten years in New York, two years in Tallahassee, FL, four years in Rhode Island, and the past 12 years in Orlando where I still work teaching I.B. and A.P. classes in

American history and government. Addi-tionally I score A.P. government exams for the College Board. Currently, my daughter and her pets live with me. Hayden is estab-lishing Florida residency before returning to school. I have traveled extensively in Eu-rope, Mexico and the Caribbean.

Patricia Glennon-Woerz, M.A.Miller Place, NY

After graduating from Molloy, I lived outside of the United States for more than 30 years accompanying my Foreign Service spouse on his assignments to U.S. diplo-matic missions. I taught or was an admin-istrator at International Schools in Ghana, Poland, Curacao, Japan, Afghanistan, In-dia, Jordan, and Lebanon. In the United States, I was associated with the Society of the Sacred Heart and worked as an admin-istrator at their schools in Bethesda, MD and Miami, FL. Bernie and I have two chil-dren and five grandchildren.

Ellen (Duffy) Murphy, M.S. in Guidance, P.D., St. John’s universityAtlantic Beach, NY

While in Florida I volunteer at the Con-servancy of South West Florida. I also sing with the St. William Choir on Long Island, and both the Diocesan and St. Ignatius choirs. I am co-president of the East Mead-ow Retired Teachers. Currently, I am a field supervisor in the Division of Education at Molloy.

Mary Ann (Galbo) Papeoakland, CA

My husband Robert and I moved to California ten years ago to be close to our three children. Now, in addition we have a wonderful son-in-law and daughter-in-law

CLASS oF 1961 – 50TH MoLLoY CoLLEGE REuNIoN

L – R: Ellen Duffy Murphy, Lillian Cestari Viola, Cathleen Charde Peppito, Emilie Sair, Theresa Morgen Dooley, Maureen Butler Ginalski, Rose Licausi Ciampa, Mary Ann Galbo Pape, Carol Belfiore Ventura and Mary Ann Caolo Tuttle.


and two grandchildren. We are active in several Italian clubs and travel often in the United States and abroad.

Cathy (Charde) Peppito, L.C.S.W., L.M.F.T.Tulsa, ok

After marrying Jerome (Jerry) Peppito at Our Lady of Peace Church in Lynbrook, in June 1961, we moved to Vero Beach, FL, where Jerry worked near his retired par-ents. Although my preference would have been to teach high school history, the one high school in town did not need a history teacher. I taught 4th grade in Vero Beach for two years until I had children; my first Ann was born in 1963 and Mary in 1965. After Ann, I did substitute teaching until we left Florida in 1968 for Tulsa, OK where our third daughter Julia, was born in 1970. We stayed in Tulsa for a year, and then moved to Albany, GA, for almost two years; before returning to Tulsa where I still live today.

In Tulsa, I got quite involved in church work, teaching religious education classes and volunteered at Neighbor for Neighbor (nFn), an anti-poverty agency affiliated with my parish, where I became editor of their newsletter and volunteer coordinator. After that, I worked part-time in my parish as a family life coordinator, using a pro-gram from Paulist Press. I was approached by a nun I had known at NFN, who asked me to coordinate Meals on Wheels, which was part of Tulsa Metropolitan Ministry an ecumenical group. I coordinated and di-rected that program for nine years.

In 1985 Jerry and I got divorced, a very trying time in our lives. I left Meals on Wheels in 1987 and worked in a series of jobs over the next few years. I attended graduate school for social work from 1987 to 1989, working all the time as well; and at one point, all three of my daughters and I were in college at the same time. How we all made it through that time and gradu-ated is a miracle.

After graduation, I worked for a com-munity mental health center, obtained a few professional licenses, and then worked as a family therapist at a local hospital for several years. From there I took a mana-gerial position at the Community Service Council in Tulsa, a planning and service

agency. I stayed there for eight years in several capacities, and started a private practice. After that, another nun and friend, asked me to come and work at St. Pius X Counseling Center at the church of the same name. I stayed there for five years and then managed a few programs at the Parent Child Center, an agency aiming to prevent child abuse. I left there about three years ago, and am maintaining a part-time private practice. My kids think I should retire, but I enjoy it and continue to learn. Have to keep that grey matter chal-lenged!

Today, I live alone in the house where we raised the kids and I am beginning to clean it out with the plan to sell it. Fam-ily and friends are helping me, and I am grateful for that. I’m not sure where I will live, but I trust I’ll figure that out along the way. My daughters, all now in their 40s, are married, and I have three darling grandchil-dren, Molly, Kelly, and Milo. Ann is an In-dustrial Engineer and lives in Norman, OK, (a two hour drive from Tulsa), Mary is an at-torney (Public Defender in the Bronx), and Julie is an artist living in Brooklyn. Each of them is married to a man in her same pro-fession.

Emilie J. Sair, M.A., Ph.D., Fordham university

Career: Retired teacher and admin-istrator from the Carle Place Schools. I served as president of The Community Club of Garden City and Hempstead for the past two years. At present I teach public presence skills to seminarians at the Im-maculate Conception Seminary in Hunting-ton. In addition, I serve as a Lector and Ex-traordinary Minister at St. Joseph’s Parish in Garden City.

Mary Ann (Caolo) Tuttle, M.S., P.D., Hofstra university, West Hempstead, NY

Career: Principal of Home Instruction Center. Love to travel, garden and decorate and being principal. My service to Molloy College was as President of Alumni As-sociation for 10 years, 1970-1980 and as a Board of Trustee member for 21 years from 1980-1991.

Carol (Belfiore) VenturaRockville Centre, NY

Career: Retired teacher from Valley Stream School District #30

Raymond and I will be married 50 years on August 5, 2011. We have three sons, two of whom are married, and four granddaughters. I served as a teacher and coordinator of religious education for 18 years; and as an extraordinary minister at St. Agnes for 26 years and Mercy Hos-pital for 18 years. I volunteer at St. Agnes Outreach for the past seven years, and sit on various committees as needed. We have traveled worldwide, Kenya, Tanzania, Egypt, Jordan, China, Thailand, Europe, South America, Australia, New Zealand, and Fiji.

Lillian (Cestari) Viola, M.S. plus 75, Long Island university, Rockville Centre, NY

Career: Teacher, Lawrence School District. After graduation from Molloy, I re-ceived a master’s degree from Long Island University. Twelve years ago I retired af-ter teaching 34 years. I am very proud of my family. Our son Joe is a P.E., he holds a master’s in structural engineering from Cooper Union, and is married to Maryellen who is a Molloy alumna class of 1983. They have four children: Michael, the oldest, was valedictorian at Molloy’s graduation two years ago, and their youngest, Emily, was valedictorian at St. Joseph Academy. Donna is graduating from University of Maryland this May; and Peter is a junior at SUNY New Paltz. Our daughter, Janet grad-uated from Molloy in 1986 with a degree in Nursing and earned a master’s in criti-cal care from the University of Maryland. Janet married the boy next door, who is now a cardiologist at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. They have two girls, Lauren a freshman in high school and Joanna who is finishing 8th grade. Since I retired, Joe and I travel a great deal with another Molloy graduate, Carol Belfiore Ventura ’61 and her husband Ray. We’ve been to many exciting places around the world. Additionally, I am a per-manent director of the Louis and Pauline Cestari Scholarship Fund.


alumni community

1960s

Mary SpechtClass of 1960Major: Nursing

Mary and her husband Al celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. Their six children hosted a lovely party for sev-eral of their dearest friends and relatives on December 4, 2010. On their actual anniversary date, most of their children and grandchildren gathered at the 10:30 a.m. Mass at St. Philip and James Church in St. James, NY, the parish where they were married 50 years ago. The pastor, Fr. Tony Stanganelli, renewed their vows, blessed their rings, and their family par-ticipated in the ceremony. A brunch at The Three Village Inn followed the cer-emony.

1970s

Linda Mercier Class of 1970Major: Nursing

Tenet Healthcare Corporation an-nounced that the Houston Northwest Medical Center appointed Linda Mercier, R.n., M.S.n., as its chief executive officer. Linda has served as Houston Northwest’s Chief Operating Officer since June 2006 and has held various positions at the hospital since 1982. As CEO, Linda will oversee strategic, operational and clini-cal activities for the 430-bed acute care hospital located in Houston, Texas. “Lin-da has a strong background in hospital and clinical operations, and displays a clear dedication to Houston Northwest Medical Center and its surrounding com-munity,” said Robert L. Smith, Senior Vice President of Operations for Tenet’s Cen-tral States Region. “We are confident in her leadership abilities and her passion to bring continued success to the hospi-

tal.” Linda has served in a variety of lead-ership roles during her tenure at Houston Northwest. She served as Chief Nursing Officer of Houston northwest from 1996 to 2004; during that time, she imple-mented a hospital-wide nursing council to improve communication and nursing morale. In addition to her Molloy degree, Linda holds a Master’s in women’s health care administration from the University of Texas Health Science Center. She is a member of the American College of Healthcare Executives.

Mary ChristyClass of 1970Major: EnglishMaiden Name: Combe

The follow-ing is adapted

from “need to Talk? Mrs. Christy’s Here to Lend an Ear” by Gabrielle Barkley in The Parmentier.

Teenagers face many problems in this world today, and sometimes just do not know who to go to. There is one per-son who you can always go to when you have a problem. She is nice, kindhearted, and always understanding, her name is Mrs. Christy, one of the guidance coun-selors at St. Joseph High School (SJHS), in Brooklyn. In 1990, Mrs. Christy came to SJHS because a senior at the school recommended her to the principal. The school needed an academic counselor to take care of the grades. She tried it and loved it. She felt at home, as soon as she entered the building.

Mrs. Christy attended Saint Chris-topher Elementary School and Sacred Heart Academy High School, which were both staffed by the Sisters of St. Joseph, and graduated from Sacred Heart in 1966. Mrs. Christy went to Molloy Col-lege on Long Island and met her hus-band in her first year. She met him at a

club where her college classmates used to go to, and it was love at first sight. She graduated in 1970 with a bachelor’s degree in English and education. The couple married in 1971 and had two beautiful daughters, one in 1972 and the second in 1976.

Mrs. Christy wanted to be a teacher. Her first job was at Saint Martin of Tours where she taught fifth and sixth grade English and reading. Mrs. Christy later got an MS in Ed. Degree. Mrs. Christy is motivated knowing that the faculty and students at SJHS do ask for her help. It makes her happy, and she loves to help her students and motivate them. Mrs. Christy’s major goal is to just keep get-ting better at what she does best, which is helping others. “I really like my job and being with my family. It makes me a happy person,” she said. Mrs. Christy has done a lot for SJHS, including helping to restart Student Council and helping to organize the Young Alumnae Reunion.

Bernadette Metzger WinzingerClass of 1974Major: English

Bernadette Metzger Winzinger celebrated her 90th birthday on Thanksgiving Day 2010. She taught fourth grade for 20 years at St. Kilian’s School in Farmingdale from 1958-1983. While teaching,

she attended Molloy part-time. After Molloy, she went on to Hofstra for a Mas-ter of Science in education with a special-ization in reading.

Bernadette resides in her own home in Levittown, where she has lived since 1950. She is a member of the Irish and German genealogy societies. She enjoys reading historical novels, playing cards and Mah Jongg, needle pointing

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Class notesand traveling in the United States and Europe. Bernadette is the family histori-an, researching and maintaining records and photographs in family albums.

Maureen WhiteClass of 1975Major: NursingClass of 1985Major: Mathematics

The following is adapted from Leaders Magazine, Inc. Vol. 32, No. 1, 2011 p. 24.

Maureen White, R.n., M.B.A. is the Senior Vice President and Chief Nurse Executive at

North Shore LIJ Health System. Prior to this, Maureen served as Vice President

for Patient Care Services at North Shore University Hospital in Manhasset and LIJ Medical Center in New Hyde Park. She held a series of prior positions at LIJ, in-cluding Vice President for Patient Care Services, Associate Director, Administra-tor for Patient Care Services - Finance and Systems, and Nursing Care Coor-dinator of the intensive care and open heart units. In 2000, White was recog-nized by the American Organization of Nurse Executives, receiving the pres-tigious Department Wide Innovations Award. She was the recipient of the Dis-tinguished Alumni Award from Molloy College in 2004 and the 2008 Humani-tarian Partner of the Year recipient from Queensborough Community College.

Recently, Maureen was interviewed in Leaders Magazine about the nursing

profession and here are some highlights. “I base my leadership style on lis-

tening to as many people as we can, to get as many opinions as possible, but at the end of the day, we need to make decisions and implement standards in the best interest of the patient. Offer-ing educational programs to prepare our nurses to deliver the highest qual-ity care is always a challenge because health care changes so rapidly. So my job is about gaining consensus, instituting best practices, and communicating those best practices to all the stakeholders. My biggest challenge is communicat-ing the changes that need to be made, the changes that have been made, and the reasons we believe they are the right changes.”

When asked about a nursing short-


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age, “. . . many nurses have postponed retirement because they’re not sure what the future holds and if they will be financially stable if they retire. Across the country, we see nursing vacancy and turnover rates declining. But the short-age is still there and it’s going to get worse in the coming years as the econo-my improves. By 2020, it’s predicted that there will be more than 500,000 open nursing positions due to retirement and natural progression. The demand for health care is going to increase while the supply of health care workers decreases. We’ve created an environment in which nurses are valued and respected, and in which nursing leaders emerge. It’s up to the organization to bring out the leader-ship within all of our employees. We’ve done that by giving people opportuni-ties to build their confidence. We’ve cre-ated a learning environment and set the expectations around what people go into health care for – being there for the patient – and we tap into their inner core of motivation.”

1980s

Teresa LoheideClass of 1980Major: Nursing

Terrie’s niece, Susanne Rupes will be attending Molloy in Fall 2011 as an edu-cation and Spanish major with minors in special education and Italian.

Mary Anne T. Izzo GerminoClass of 1982Major: Nursing

Mary Anne is thankful to God and Molloy for the successful completion of her daughter Clare’s undergraduate Foreign Language Education program. Clare, class of 2011 will be continuing her education for a master’s in ESL at Molloy.

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Diane J. Bartscherer Class of 1988 Major: NursingMaster’s in Nursing ANP, 1998Maiden Name: Massucci

The nurse Practitioner Association of Long Island announced that Diane J. Bartscherer, D.N.P., R.N., A.N.P.-B.C., was elected president for 2011. Diane has nearly 30 years of experience as a health-care provider. Presently, she is a tobacco cessation specialist with the North Shore-LIJ Health System Center for Tobacco Control, spearheading the development and implementation of smoking cessa-tion programs in hospitals, clinics, and health care provider offices throughout Long Island.

Diane started her nursing career in 1983 at South Nassau Communities Hos-pital, where she was as a nurse in the emergency services department, associ-ate nursing care coordinator of the Coro-nary Care Unit, and staff nurse in the In-tensive Care Unit and Medicine/Surgery Unit. In addition, she worked for Care-mark Homecare, St. Francis Hospital, and as a Specialist in Poison Information at the Long Island Regional Poison Control Center at Winthrop University Hospital. Diane also teaches as an Adjunct Clinical Instructor at Molloy College.

Diane earned a Doctor of Nursing Practice Degree at the Frances Payne Bolton School of nursing at Case West-ern University, in Cleveland OH in 2009. Active in clinical research and publish-ing, Diane has co-authored numerous papers, abstracts and presentations on smoking cessation and tobacco addic-tion. She is Chair of the New York State Tobacco Education Task Force member of various committees including the New York State Tobacco Control Program’s CME Performance Improvement Project, the new York State Tobacco Control Pro-

gram Strategic Planning Committee and the Multi State Collaborative on Health Systems Change to Address Tobacco Use.

Antoinette Blanck Class of 1988Major: French

Antoinette was recently elected to the Board of Directors of the New York State United Teachers (nYSUT) and will serve a three year term as Director of Election District 23 representing 32 lo-cals on the north shore of Suffolk County from the county line to Port Jefferson.

2000s

Catherine Tully MuscenteClass of 2002Major: BusinessMaster’s in Business Administration, 2008

Catherine Tully Muscente has been installed as a member of the Board of Di-rectors of the Association of Fundraising Professionals Long Island (AFPLI). Profes-sionally, Cathy is the Director of Devel-opment in the Office of Advancement at Molloy College. She joined Molloy in 1997 and has been part of the Office of Advancement since 2002. Cathy serves as program coordinator for the Irish Studies Institute and chairs the Irish Ad-visory Board. Catherine has been Chair of the Staff Advisory Council and Admin-istrators Council, Co-Chair of the 50th Anniversary Steering Committee and Li-aison to the Alumni Association. She is a recipient of the College’s Distinguished Service Medal. Cathy is also an active community member. She has served on the Baldwin Council of PTAs and is pres-ently an active member of the St. Pat-rick’s Day Parade Committee in Rockville Centre, which raises money for three

charities each year. “We are delighted that Catherine has accepted the chal-lenge of joining the Board of Directors of AFPLI,” said AFPLI President Fran Karliner. “Her commitment to help her colleagues and further the fundraising profession by taking on this leadership role is deeply appreciated. We look forward to her contributions to AFPLI and the not-for-profit community.”

Lou CoppolaClass of 2003Major: Computer Information SystemsMaster’s in Business Administration, 2006

Lou is engaged to Jenna Pizzigati. Lou asked her to marry him in front of Penn Station because it was the place that they used to meet on their first dates four years ago; when Lou worked on Long Island but lived in the city, and did a backwards commute into Penn. Jenna was going to school down-town at School of Visual Arts and they would meet outside Penn before dinner or a movie. Currently, Lou and Jenna have a new client that they are working on together. Lou brought her to the pro-posal spot, saying they had meeting with the client in a conference room upstairs from Penn. Jenna had no idea that Lou was going to propose, and was com-pletely surprised and blown away.

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Class notesJoseph IaquintaClass of 2004 Major: Biology

Joe graduates from Queens College in May 2011 with a M.S. in sec-ondary education, biol-ogy 7-12 certification.

He currently student teaches at Frank Carey High School in Franklin Square.

kimberly SanfordClass of 2007 Major: Biology

Currently attends Touro College in Man-hattan where she is studying to be a Physi-

cian’s Assistant. She plans on graduat-ing in 2013.

Colleen FoleyClass of 2010 Master’s Degree in Nursing Administration

SCOPE, a not-for-profit organization that supports education, has selected Garden City Board of Education Presi-dent Colleen Foley to receive the School Board Service Award. “This is an unex-pected honor,” commented Colleen. “I have enjoyed every minute of school service. I would encourage and recom-mend any resident to become involved and participate in the process. It is, and continues to be, one of the most satis-

fying and rewarding experiences I have participated in.”

Serving her fourth term, Colleen has been a member of the Board for the past 10 years, a member of the PTA for almost 20 years, and a SEPTA member for almost 15 years. An active member of the Gar-den City community, Colleen participates in many Village organizations. She first became active in the Estates Property Owners Association (EPOA) when elected as a trustee. By profession, Colleen is a supervising school nurse in a neighbor-ing district with 30 years of experience in trauma, critical care, transplant, admin-istration, malpractice, and public health. She is one of only 70 nurses in the state to hold national certification in her field.


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