S H ETON ALL Fall 2012 A home for the mind, the heart and the spirit ARCHBISHOP JOHN JOSEPH MYERS CELEBRATES 25 YEARS AS BISHOP UPGRADES TO THE RICHIE REGAN REC CENTER On Broadway Award-Winning Actress Crystal Dickinson ’98 Launched Her Career at Seton Hall Madonna and Child, from the Abbey of St. Godelieve, Bruges, Belgium Flemish in origin, the 18th-century sculpture was a giftto Seton Hall University in 1963 from the Monastery of the Holy Rosemary in Summit, New Jersey. The sculpture may be viewed in the University’s Art Center near the main gate of the South Orange campus. SETON HALL Fall 2012 Vol. 23 Issue 2 In this issue Seton Hallmagazine is published by the Department of Public Relations and Marketing in the Division of features University Advancement. President 18 The Bright Lights of A. Gabriel Esteban, Ph.D. Broadway Shine on Vice President for University Advancement Crystal Dickinson ’98 David J. Bohan, M.B.A. The award-winning actress might Associate Vice President for never have pursued an acting career Public Relations and Marketing if not for the intervention of a Seton G. Gregory Tobin, M.A. ’06 Hall theater professor. Director of Publications/ 22 Silver Jubilee University Editor Pegeen Hopkins, M.S.J. Archbishop John Joseph Myers celebrates the 25th anniversary of his 18 Art Director episcopal ordination. Elyse M. Carter Design and Production departments Linda Campos Eisenberg Copy Editor 2 From Presidents Hall Kim de Bourbon Assistant Editor 4 HALLmarks Erin Healy 12 News & Notes Editors Possibilities Dan Nugent ’03 Equally at home in the Middle East and Kathryn Moran the United States, Kholood Qumei ’12 works to facilitate cultural and religious Send your comments and suggestions understanding. by mail to: Seton Hallmagazine, Department of Public Relations 14 and Marketing, 457 Centre Street, Profile South Orange, NJ07079; by email to [email protected]; or by phone Roger Dow ’68 uses hard work, charm 22 at 973-378-9834. and a bit of wit to promote the United States as a top travel destination. Cover photo by Barbara Bordnick 16 Roaming the Hall Maestro Jason Tramm, now artist-in- residence at Seton Hall, opens the world of classical music to students. 26 Sports at the Hall 30 Pirates in Print 32 Spirit of Giving David B. Gerstein ’63 34 Alumni News & Notes 14 44 Last Word www.shu.edu FROM PRESIDENTS HALL | A. GABRIEL ESTEBAN, PH.D. Promise, Growth and Renewal R eunions with old friends and the promise of new tuition rate as Rutgers University. Both programs not ones, the smell of freshly painted rooms and the only demonstrate a commitment to supporting students anticipation of classes are all part of the excitement and making college more affordable, but also serve to and renewal that come with the start of a Fall semester reward and recognize high-achieving students. at Seton Hall, and the most important element is the Last year alone, Seton Hall students received more arrival of the freshman class. than $64 million in grant and scholarship aid, continuing Two years ago, I welcomed our largest incoming class the University’s commitment to making college more in 30 years with 1,335 first-year students and one of the affordable for students and their families. With our new most academically prepared in our 156-year history. The initiatives, we saw that a significantly greater proportion Class of 2016, which arrived on campus in August, with of our freshmen were ranked in the top 10 percent of 1,470 first-year students, is the largest class in the past their graduating classes and earned higher SAT scores. 32 years and arguably the best prepared in our history. We ask that you continue to support this commitment We are excited to be able to deliver on our Catholic to our students. mission to serve the higher education needs of the Academic excellence, in the centuries-old Catholic community and help mold the next generation of servant intellectual tradition, is also evident on our campus, leaders. We are also pleased to be able to place high- which I know all alumni fondly remember. The University quality private education within the reach of more has made major investments to provide students with students and their families than ever before. distinguished faculty, the latest technological tools, and Toward this end, Seton Hall University has taken the physical environment needed to enhance the learning another step in providing financial relief to qualifying environment. students by matching the NJ STARS II grant, which Over the last few years, more of our faculty have been provides aid to community college graduates who suc- awarded Fulbrights and have been recognized as leaders cessfully transfer to a New Jersey four-year institution in their fields. You can read more information about their c ni to earn their bachelor’s degree. accomplishments in this issue. Sta n Last fall the University also announced our Public Partnerships with major corporations such as Microsoft, Mila Tuition Rate program, which offered high-achieving Samsung, Nokia and AT&T have enabled Seton Hall o by ot incoming freshmen the opportunity to enroll for the same to upgrade its mobile technological capabilities a year Ph 2 SETON HALL MAGAZINE | FALL 2012 The University has made major strides to provide students with distinguished faculty, the latest technological tools and the physical environment needed to enhance the learning environment. sooner and more economically than it would otherwise. Seton Hall was the first university, among some two dozen global corporations, to pilot the new technology under the Microsoft Windows 8 “First Wave” program. We see great potential for teaching and learning because of the capability of mobile computing to integrate tablets, cell phones and desktops, facilitating the conversations, ideas, data gathering and innovation among students inside and outside the classroom. Learning at Seton Hall is also facilitated by a clean, comfortable and safe environment. Among many campus upgrades, summer renovations were accelerated so several residence halls, including Xavier, Serra and Neumann, had their bathrooms gutted and renovated with new showers, new fixtures and more elegant and durable surfaces. Rooms and all hallways received fresh coats of paint and new carpeting. Similar renovations were made in some administrative offices on campus. Most visible to all was the opening of the Dunkin’ Donuts that will truly enable our library to be a place for students to gather, share and build community. (I personally participated in the first taste test and gave everything I sampled more than a passing grade!) Seton Hall continues to make substantive progress toward the goals outlined in our strategic plan, From Strength to Strength,and our campus master plan — which promise even more excitement and renewal in our future as a preeminent Catholic university. (cid:0) 3 HALLMARKS Alina Haddad Rachel Rosenstrock Class of ’13 Class of ’12 Major: Major: International Law & Human Rights and the Middle East International Relations & Modern Languages Accomplishment: Minor: Awarded Boren Fellowship to study Arabic for a year Economics in Jordan, researching how microfinance has affected women’s political attitudes. Accomplishment: Fulbright Scholar, the 12th at Seton Hall; Future ambition: studying in Taiwan. “To work for the United States Agency for International Development’s Gender Sector for the Middle East.” Claim to fame/special skill: “I love to study Chinese and learn more Fun fact: about the Chinese culture.” “At 24 years old, I FINALLY got my driver’s license this summer!” Future ambition: “I want to work for an international company in Asia.” Fun fact: I love to take photos and I carry a camera with me at all times. Lianne Messina Class of ’12 Major: Elementary and Special Education Delores Sarfo-Darko Minor: Class of ’13 Social Work Major: Accomplishment: Social Work Winner of the New Jersey Distinguished Student Teacher Award for work as a third grade Minor: Nonprofit Studies student teacher at Park Avenue School in Orange. Now teaching first grade at the school. Accomplishment: Vice President’s Award for Exemplary Service Claim to fame/special skill: at Seton Hall. “I was very dedicated to community service as a member of Alpha Phi Omega, the national service fraternity, at Claim to fame/special skill: Seton Hall. I started a community service program at “My gift to connect, communicate, Park Avenue School for grades 3-7 so they can participate embrace and help people, especially youth.” in giving back to the community as well.” Future ambition: Future ambition: “To be dean of students or vice president “After earning a master’s degree in English as of student affairs.” a Second Language and a certificate in Administration and Supervision, I hope to become a principal.” Fun fact: “I fell in love with Zumba! Working 70 hours Fun fact: a week this summer was very stressful, but “I love anything Paris! Eiffel Tower décor and Paris taking the time to be physically, mentally and photography fills my room! I still have yet to visit, spiritually strong allowed me to keep pushing.” but I hope to one day soon!” 4 SETON HALL MAGAZINE | FALL 2012 Megan Dunham Class of ’12 Major: Secondary Education and Biology Oriana Luquetta Minor: Chemistry Class of ’13 Accomplishment: Major: Winner of the New Jersey Experiential Education Award Diplomacy and International Relations, Asian Studies for work as a student teacher at Somerville Middle with a concentration in Chinese. School in a seventh grade Life Science classroom. Accomplishment: Claim to fame/special skill: Awarded a Boren Scholarship to study Mandarin “I am an engaging, thoughtful teacher Chinese in China for more than eight months. with lesson plans to match.” Claim to fame/special skill: Future ambition: “I am trilingual, and I have the personality “Completing my master’s degree in Biology at Seton of an entrepreneur.” Hall to bring more experience into the classroom.” Future ambition: Fun fact: “I wish to work for the Department of Defense “I’ll be married next August to my high school or Homeland Security, and later to become a lawyer sweetheart, who is attending Temple or an international business consultant.” Medical School and will be an Army doctor.” Fun fact: “I am a movie addict and love to read on the beach.” Kerri M. Rogers Class of ’12  Major: Andrew Presti Integrated Elementary/Special/Early Childhood Education with a concentration in Speech-Language Pathology Class of ’11/M.A. ’12 Major: Accomplishment: History Winner of the New Jersey Distinguished Student Teaching Award for work in a self-contained special-needs Accomplishment: classroom at Ronald Reagan Academy in Elizabeth, N.J. Pursuing a Ph.D. at the University of Cambridge, studying the German intellectual tradition. Claim to fame/special skill: “Integrating iPads and hands-on learning Claim to fame/special skill: in the classroom.” “My research requires that I know German, Latin and Ancient Greek.” Future ambition: “Completing my master’s degree in Future ambition: Speech-Language Pathology at Seton Hall to help “I hope to become a professor after children develop a voice and empower them to use it.” I finish my doctorate.” Fun fact Fun fact: “I ran in the New Jersey Marathon in 2010 and 2011 “The Catholic Studies’ summer trip to Oxford to benefit Autism Family Times.” last year had a tremendous influence on my decision to study at Cambridge.” 5 HALLMARKS In Brief... (cid:0) Education Weeknamed Carolyn Sattin-Bajaj, (cid:0) Phyllis Shanley Hansell, College of Nursing dean and assistant professor in the College of Education and professor, was appointed to New Jersey’s Catastrophic Human Services, as one of 17 next-generation leaders Illness in Children Relief Fund Commission by Gov. to transform public education. Chris Christie, and confirmed by the state Senate. (cid:0) William Connell, the Joseph M. and Geraldine (cid:0) Mary Ellen Roberts, assistant professor of nursing, C. La Motta Chair in Italian Studies, was awarded has been accepted as a fellow in the American Academy WAMC public radio’s 2012 Academic Minute Listener of Nursing. Roberts was one of only six chosen from Choice Award for a segment shedding light on the New Jersey. world of NiccolòMachiavelli. (cid:0) U.S. News & World Reporthas ranked Stillman (cid:0) Anthony Koutsoftas, assistant professor in the School of Businessas a top program for those department of speech-language pathology, was invited pursuing a master of business administration degree to attend the American Speech Language Hearing on a part-time basis. Association’s 10th Annual Lessons for Success (cid:0) Stillman School of Businesshonored Charles Research Workshop for a select group of scientists Alberto ’55, president of Form Cut Industries, and showing promise in productive research careers. Bill Bartzak, president and CEO of MD On-Line, Inc., (cid:0) Seton Hall University has created a Center for in September, inducting them into the University’s Multiculturalism and Civic Engagement. Headed Entrepreneur Hall of Fame. by Rosario Reyes, assistant dean of students, the (cid:0) Daniel Ladik,associate professor of marketing, center hosts a “Just Talk Series,” sponsors events, and Will Carafello ’03,New Jersey Devils’ marketing offers diversity training and development through director, have been appointed to the 2014 Super Bowl the National Coalition Building Institute, and supports Host Committee Social Media Advisory Board. multicultural organizations on campus. (cid:0) The College of Nursingwill celebrate its 75th (cid:0) Freshman Studies, now celebrating its 25th year, has been awarded a Certificate of Merit by the anniversary this academic year. Special events include National Academic Advising Association to recognize a commemorative Mass on November 30 and black-tie outstanding achievement. This is the second time gala on December 2. the program has received this honor. (cid:0) The College of Nursinghas been awarded more than (cid:0) Natalie Neubauer, assistant professor in the $300,000 from the federal Health Resources and department of speech-language pathology, was Services Administration, which will fund tuition and inducted to Kappa Delta Pi, the international honors fees for nursing students pursuing graduate degrees society in education, which is open only to the top who plan to become faculty members at an accredited 20 percent of those entering the field. school of nursing. 6 Tech 3.0 SETON HALL MAGAZINE | FALL 2012 Tech 3.0 Technology just won’t stand still — and neither does Seton Hall. In Spring 2012, this magazine reported how freshmen were testing pen-enabled Lenovo ThinkPad tablets. But the lack of a Windows platform proved a drawback. Now come ultra-thin Samsung notebooks, which run on the new Windows 8 operating system. Incoming students received the operating system with their Samsung notebooks, while juniors had the option of upgrading their Lenovos as part of Microsoft’s “First Wave Program” that, in addition to Seton Hall, included approximately 25 entities, including McDonald’s, United Airlines and Best Buy. Seton Hall was the first university selected to partici- pate and receive the latest technology. Windows 8 features access to Microsoft SkyDrive, the always-accessible “cloud” where assignments can be stored, helping to end “the computer ate my homework” excuse. The system’s “four-screen strategy” also makes for fluid integration between laptops, cell phones, desktops and gaming systems. The Class of 2016 also received Nokia Lumia 900 phones, each outfitted with a customized Seton Hall app that puts them in direct contact with their mentors in Freshman Studies. The app also provides one-touch access to security, housing, parking, specific buildings and a map of the campus. This “The University believes that appropriate access enables students to register for a class, locate a to technology is a prerequisite for academic success,” classroom, collaborate on projects with classmates said Stephen G. Landry, chief information officer. or plan club meetings — anytime, anywhere. Standard tools also translate into lower costs, while Now, those needing the pen feature — science and also ensuring maximum integration in the learning business students and those in the arts and sciences environment. honors programs — were issued Samsung Series 7 “We believe this will make it possible for us next Slate PCs with Windows 8. Students in other programs year to be the first campus to deploy tablet PCs to the are using the Samsung Series 5 Ultrabook, initially entire student and faculty population,” Landry said. provided with Windows 7 but which Seton Hall Seton Hall first launched its award-winning mobile and Microsoft will upgrade to Windows 8 in the fall. computing initiative in 1998, when it issued IBM Compared with the six-pound Lenovos, the ThinkPads to incoming students. Today, the University Samsung Slate PC is two pounds, and the Samsung has leveraged relationships with Microsoft, Nokia, Series 5 Ultra is a little more than three pounds. AT&T and Samsung to develop an educational Despite their small size, the devices have the full ecosystem that uses the most advanced, integrated power of a traditional laptop; the Slate PC comes with technology system in higher education, giving Seton a 128 GB solid state drive that boots in 15 seconds, Hall students the ability to better compete in the while the Ultra boasts a whopping 500 GB hard drive. global business environment. | Al FrAnk ’72/M.A.’10 7 HALLMARKS Updates in Administration JOHN E. BUSCHMAN JOAN GUETTI MONSIGNOR JOSEPH REILLY John E. Buschman, D.L.S., is the new dean of Joan Guetti, Ph.D., is the new senior associate Monsignor Joseph Reilly ’87, S.T.L., Ph.D., is the University Libraries, overseeing the 820,000 provost who will be assisting Provost Larry A. new rector of Immaculate Conception Seminary volumes in the Walsh university and Turro seminary Robinson with the administration of academic and dean of the graduate School of Theology. He libraries, 109 databases and a faculty of 13 programs and management of the Division of assumed the post after serving 10 years as rector librarians. Academic Affairs. She will also lead the provost’s of the college seminary. A priest since 1991, he is Buschman comes to Seton Hall from Georgetown immediate staff in implementing the From Strength also a trustee of the University and a member of University where, since 2007, he was associate to Strengthstrategic plan. the Vocations Board for the Archdiocese of Newark. university librarian for scholarly resources and Guetti joined the University in 1983 as an assistant JOYCE A. STRAWSER services. Before Georgetown, he was a professor, professor of mathematics and was later promoted The new dean of the Stillman School of Business librarian, department chair and acting dean of to associate professor. Her administrative roles have is Joyce A. Strawser, Ph.D., who joined the faculty university libraries at Rider University, where he included chairing the Department of Mathematics in 1995 as an associate professor of accounting. worked for 19 years. and Computer Science and serving as interim dean Strawser has been serving as acting dean for two of the College of Arts and Sciences. MONSIGNOR ROBERT F. COLEMAN years. Before that, she had served as associate Monsignor Robert F. Coleman, J.C.D., has been GRACE MEST MAY dean of undergraduate and M.B.A. curricula from named associate vice provost for international Grace Mest May, Ph.D., is the new dean of the 2001 to 2010. programs and development. He will assume College of Education and Human Services. She Before coming to the University, Strawser was the post next July following the sabbatical he had been serving as acting dean and helped lead on the faculty at the City University of New York- was awarded at the conclusion of his 12 years the college in the process that won its accredita- Baruch College. She also served a year as a as dean and rector of Immaculate Conception tion and recognition by the National Council of member of the research and technical activities Seminary School of Theology. Teacher Education. She continues to serve as staff at the Financial Accounting Standards Board. A priest since 1978, Monsignor Coleman has co-chair of the Middle States Working Committee MICHAEL S. ZAVADA taught canon law and served as advocate, and on Assessment. Michael S. Zavada, Ph.D., from East Tennessee later as judge and defender of the bond of the Before coming to the University as an assistant State University, is the new dean of the College Metropolitan Tribunal of the Archdiocese of professor in 1989, May served as an adjunct of Arts and Sciences. Newark. He coordinated the task force that faculty member at the University of Pennsylvania organized the pastoral visit of Pope John Paul II and Allentown College of St. Francis de Sales. The college is the largest at Seton Hall, comprising to the archdiocese in 1995. 13 departments, 18 centers and institutes, 195 FATHER MARK FRANCIS O’MALLEY full-time faculty and more than 3,100 of Seton er STEPHEN A. GRAHAM The new rector of the college seminary is an Hall’s undergraduate and graduate students. Cart e Stephen A. Graham was appointed chief financial alumnus, Father Mark Francis O’Malley ’91/M.Div. At East Tennessee, Zavada was a professor Elys officer of the University in June. He comes to Seton ’95, Hist.Eccl.D., an assistant professor of church and chair of the biological sciences department by Hall after six years at Pace University, where his last history in the School of Theology. He was ordained ge and led the faculty during a five-year period a p position was vice president for budget and planning. a priest in 1995 and has served parishes in when the freshman curriculum was modified to ng aHned a ilnso t hweo prkreivda taet sthecet oUrn. iGverarshiatym o fr ePceenivnesdy lvhaisnia CNaelwdmwealnl aCnedn tEelri zaatb Retuht gaenrsd aansd c hNaJIpTl ainin N teow tahrek. iBnecfroeraes eE athset Tneunmnebsesre oef, mhea jworass frao mpr o3f2e5ss toor 5a0t0. o on faci bachelor’s degree in business administration Clockwise from top left:Buschman, Coleman, Graham, Providence College. |AF Phot and an M.B.A. from Drexel University. Guetti, Zavada, Strawser, Reilly, O’Malley and May. 8