March 1, 2011: Alumni News

• Alumni News & Events
  • Scranton Alumni Tour THIS WEEK!
    
    The Alumni Society of The University of Scranton cordially invites you to join alumni, parents and friends at any or all of our gatherings in Arizona, Texas and Florida. For information or to register, click here.
    
    Council of Alumni Lawyers
    The Council of Alumni Lawyers will host its first Continuing Legal Education Conference on Friday, March 4, in the DeNaples Center on campus. Registration begins at 8 a.m. with presentations running from 8:30 a.m. - noon. The CLE sessions are open to all PA Lawyers. A special networking luncheon for University of Scranton Alumni will follow the presentations.
    
    The conference has been approved for two (2) ETH credits and one (1) SUB credit through the Lackawanna Bar Association. Click here for topics and to register: www.scranton.edu/cle.
    
    Shamrockin’ Eve Committee Visits Campus
    The alumni steering committee for Shamrockin’ Eve 2011 met on campus on Feb. 12 to discuss plans for the March 11 event. In attendance were Joe Butash ’07, Chris Molitoris ’08, Cate McKenna ’09, Ali Bauer ’09, Ryan Molitoris ’10 and two representatives from the Class of 2011, Will Mascio and Patricia Cermignano. Shamrockin’ Eve is an event for the Classes of 2006 through 2011 held on the eve of the Scranton St. Patrick’s Day parade. To read more, click here.
    
    'Beyond the Commons' Continues
    Piloted in fall 2010, the informal networking dinner series “Beyond the Commons” continues to receive positive responses from graduating seniors who have attended a dinner. Three dinners took place throughout the month of February and two more have been scheduled for March. Amongst the alumni co-hosts who joined seniors for a dinner in the month of February are Kristi Cordier ’09, John Gownley ’06, Dave McCormick ’75, Patrick Morgan ’01 and Chris Molitoris ’08. “Beyond the Commons” was created by the Class of 2011 Committee and the Alumni Board of Governors to give seniors an opportunity to network with alumni in a casual atmosphere. To read more, click here.
    
    Medical Alumni Symposium
    The Face of American Healthcare: 2011
    On Saturday, April 9, our symposium will focus on the State of the American Health System in 2011 and will feature presentations on a variety of related topics by distinguished University alumni and friends. Although the symposium is designed with University alumni in mind, any of your colleagues who are not alumni are most welcome to attend. For details and registration, visit www.scranton.edu/MACSymposium.
    
    A New Way to Volunteer
    Scranton graduates who are interested in becoming alumni volunteers now have an easy way to say so. An electronic volunteer intake form is now available online for alumni to fill out and submit to the alumni office. Whether you’re interested in service opportunities or social events, tell us what interests you and we’ll match you to a volunteer opportunity. One of the best things you can contribute to the Alumni Society is your time. For more information, click here.
    
    Support Entrepreneurial Alumni
    Resources for tackling this year’s home and work challenges bloom online with the University’s Alumni Small Business Initiative. Browse the online directory of alumni-owned businesses and hire a fellow Scranton grad to help you with your personal and professional needs. For more information, visit www.scranton.edu/asbi.
• Save the Dates

  • March 4, 2011 
    Council of Alumni Lawyers Continuing Legal Education Event
    For more information, visit www.scranton.edu/cle.

    March 20, 2011
    Scranton Club of NEPA W/B Scranton Penguins vs. Charlotte Checkers Hockey Game
    For more information, click here.
    
    March 31, 2011
    Scranton Alumni Networking Social in Old Greenwich, Conn. 
    More information to follow.
    
    April 16, 2011 
    Scranton Day of Service  
    Sponsored by the Alumni Society and Student Government, Scranton Day of Service 2011 will take place on April 16. For more information, visit www.scranton.edu/dayofservice.
    
    April 30, 2011 
    SJLA Reunion 
    On Saturday, April 30, all graduates of the Special Jesuit Liberal Arts Program will be invited back to campus for the SJLA Alumni Reunion. Registration coming soon!

• In the News

  • The following are links to articles featuring University alumni who have recently appeared in various media outlets. 
    
    Edward Brominski G'70 has announced his candidacy for Luzerne County Council. For more information, click here.

    Bob Calpin '73 is the recipient of this year’s Achievement Award from the Greater Pittston Friendly Sons of St. Patrick. He will receive the award at the 97th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Banquet on March 17. For more information, click here.

    David Williams '73, retired chairman & CEO of sanofi pasteur, was one of several board members named in the the current filing of Xcellerex, Inc. For more information, click here. 
    
    Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Corbett has appointed Kathleen Duffy Bruder ('90) as his Deputy Chief of Staff, and he has nominated Brian Duke ('79) for the position of Secretary of Aging. For more information about Bruder, click here. For more information about Duke, click here and here.

    William M. DeFalco '84 was appointed vice president, commercial and SBA lending, for Meridian Bank. For more information, click here.

    Christopher O'Donnell Esq. '85, a former Luzerne County prosecutor and later a defense lawyer, is running for the open magisterial district judge seat in Wilkes-Barre. For more information, click here.
    
    Therese Narzikul '86 was one of several key people added by The North Highland Company, an international consulting firm, to its Philadelphia-area office located in Radnor. For more information, click here.
    

    Michael T. Vough '86 recently announced his candidacy for Luzerne County judge. For more information, click here.

    Deborah L. Bertha '90 G’97, of Roaring Brook Township, recently joined the staff of MetroAction, the business and community development arm of the Chamber, as a training and development specialist. For more information, click here.

    Rosemary Brown '92, who ran a grassroots campaign for office last November, was sworn in as 189th District state representative in January. For more information, click here.

    Kristen Shaw '92 has joined ParenteBeard LLC in Wilmington as a principal. For more information, click here.
    
    The Adventures of Poppy and Bella was written by Jill (Joswick) Bednar '93 and can be purchased on Amazon.com. The book is a diary narrated by two dachshund puppies with great reviews from 1st through 4th graders polled. For more information, click here.
    

    Joe Gleason '99, G'00 has been promoted to market director of Therapy Services and Cardiac Rehab for Redmond Regional, Cartersville and Polk Medical Centers, overseeing all physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy and cardiac rehab programs at the three hospitals. For more information, click here.

    Kate McMahon '00, of Pittston, recently joined the Alliance staff as a government services specialist. For more information, click here.

    Rev. Christopher Washington '02 has been selected for a position with the Holy See's Secretariat of State, the oldest department in the Roman Catholic Church's government. He leaves in September to start three years of study at the Pontifical Ecclesiastical Academy to prepare for the position. For more information, click here.
    

    Christina Cupo '05, G'06, a teacher at The Matheny School in Peapack, N.J., has been chosen as one of the Teachers Who Rock by Greater Media New Jersey radio stations WDHA/WMTR Cedar Knolls. For more information, click here.

    Lisa Feola Toole '08 was featured as the Northeast Woman in the Sunday, Jan. 9, 2011, edition of The Times-Tribune. To read more, click here.
    

• Class Notes

  • The following are Class Notes submitted to The University of Scranton's Office of Alumni Relations. To submit your own class notes, visit our Class Notes webpage.
    
    Frank McCartney ’69, Maple Glen, executive director of the Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission, is the 2011 president of the International Bridge, Tunnel, and Turnpike Association, an international transportation policy and advocacy organization.
    
    Brian Duke ’79, Washington Crossing, will be nominated by Pennsylvania Governor Tom Corbett to serve as Secretary of Aging.
    
    Philip Grieco ’00, Secascus, N.J., is director, sponsorship development, in Team Marketing and Business Operations at the National Basketball Association.
    
    Capt. Joseph Mazzocchi ’06, Campbell Hall, N.Y., was awarded The Bronze Star Medal, one of the military’s top honors, in February 2009, for his exceptionally meritorious service while serving as an executive officer and platoon leader in Afghanistan.  He is also the recipient of The Army Commendation Medal, The Army Achievement Medal, Afghan Campaign Medal and the NATO Medal. He is currently serving his second deployment in Afghanistan. 

• Birth Announcements
  • The following are birth announcements submitted to The University of Scranton's Office of Alumni Relations. To submit your own birth announcements, visit our Class Notes webpage.
    
    A son, Joshua Joseph, to Dr. Kevin ’89 and Marie Monique Franks G’04, Minot, N.D.
    
    A daughter, Bridget Patricia, to Sean ’94 and Kathleen O’Doherty Cullinan ’94, Oakland Garden, N.Y.
    
    A son, Charles Harrison, to Cory and Sharon Foldy Fischer ’96, Morristown, N.J.
    
    A daughter, Cara Antonia, to Sean ’98 and Christina Swikata Plover ’99, Philadelphia
• Marriage Announcements

  • The following are marriage announcements submitted to The University of Scranton's Office of Alumni Relations. To submit your own marriage announcements, visit our Class Notes webpage.

    Katharine Suarez ’93 to Justin Kletter

• Death Notices

  • The following are death notices submitted to The University of Scranton's Office of Alumni Relations. 
    
    Eugene Kovaleski ’61, Jermyn
    
    Anita Stone Appleton G’63, Clarks Summit
    
    Richard J. Andrews ’80, Exeter
    
    James J. Haggerty, Esq. H’87, Dunmore
    
    Gregory R. Cann ’88, Woodbury Heights, N.J.

• Family & Friends Death Notices

  • The following are death notices of family and friends submitted to The University of Scranton's Office of Alumni Relations. 

    Patricia Lavan, mother of Nora Ryan ’96
    
    Margaret Mancuso, mother of Denise Lay ’80 and Christine Roscoe ’77
    
    William Paulish, father of Rev. W. Jeffrey ’79

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