July 5, 2011: Alumni News

• Alumni News & Events

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    Six Graduates Earn Fulbright Scholarships

    Six University of Scranton graduates will make the most of their individual talents and interests as they share with – and learn from – cultures across the world as Fulbright scholars.

    In a banner year for an already strong tradition at Scranton, six graduates were awarded Fulbright U.S. Student Program scholarships for the 2011/2012 academic year – the U.S. government’s premier scholarship program for overseas graduate study, research, and teaching. They will travel to the United Arab Emirates, India, Germany, Malaysia and Canada. This year all six of The University of Scranton’s national finalists won scholarships from a pool of more than 9,000 applicants nationally. To read full release, click here.

    Alumni Society Board of Governors – Call for Nominations

    The Alumni Society of The University of Scranton is currently accepting nominations for alumni interested in election to the Board of Governors. Generally, the Alumni Board oversees the Alumni Society’s mission to engage, advance and foster communication among alumni and continued dialogue between alumni and the University community. In conjunction with Alumni clubs and functions, the Society identifies prospective students and promotes the interests of the University by focusing attention on its stature as a major regional center of learning. For more information, click here.
    

    Scranton at the Shore
    Scranton grads are making their way to the Jersey Shore to give the Class of 2011 a warm summer welcome at the 2011 Welcome Parties. Classes of 2007 – 2011 are invited to join us for cocktails with Scranton friends at Bar-Anticipation in Belmar on Friday, Aug. 5, and La Costa in Sea Isle on Saturday, Aug. 6. RSVP now.

    Spotlight on Entrepreneurial Alumni
    Sara Gragnolati ’99 launched her first all natural and gluten-free quinoa cereal in March 2011. Her company, Cocomama Foods, provides nutritious options for those who want to eat healthy without sacrificing taste. Find Sara and more than 100 alumni business owners listed in the online directory of alumni-owned businesses.

    Naming Our Favorite Shade of Purple
    In a recent Facebook poll, followers of The Alumni Society of The University of Scranton were asked the question: “If Scranton purple was a Crayola crayon, what would it be called?” Out of the 51 responses, the most popular selection was Royal Purple with 32 votes. Other colorful responses included Purple Passion, Miracle in the Mountains, Purple-two-t’ree, and Iggy Pop Purple. Join the conversation! Find the Alumni Society on Facebook and Linked-In.

• Save the Dates

  • The following is a list of upcoming events for University alumni. For more information, click here.

    Jesuit Alumni Mass and Brunch in Seattle, Wash.
    Date: July 10, 2011
    You are cordially invited to join alumni from other Jesuit colleges and universities living in the Pacific Northwest for an all-alumni Mass and brunch at Seattle University. The event is being hosted by Seattle University’s Offices of Alumni Relations and Magis.
    
    Washington, D.C. Happy Hour
    Date: July 21, 2011
    Time: 6 to 8 p.m.
    Take a break after work or class with some fellow Royals. We are meeting up at Liberty Tavern.
    
    The Scranton Club of the Chesapeake Annual Mass and Brunch
    Date: July 31, 2011
    Time: 10:30 a.m.
    Please join fellow alumni in celebrating the Feast of St. Ignatius with fellow University of Scranton Alumni and the Jesuit Community.  Following mass, we will be enjoying a wonderful brunch by Chef John Shields at Gertrude’s restaurant in the Baltimore Museum of Art.
    
    Welcome Party in Belmar, N.J.
    Date: Aug. 05, 2011
    Time: 8 to 10 p.m.
    Join us for some summer fun at the Jersey Shore as we welcome the Class of 2011 to the Alumni Society! The event is for alumni with class years between 2007-2011.
    
    Welcome Party in Sea Isle City, N.J.
    Date: Aug. 06, 2011
    Time: 8 to 10 p.m.
    Join us for some summer fun at the Jersey Shore as we welcome the Class of 2011 to the Alumni Society! The event is for alumni with class years between 2007-2011.
    
    A day at Monmouth Park
    Date: Aug. 07, 2011
    Time: Noon
    Join members of the Scranton Club of New Jersey for a day at Monmouth Park Racetrack.
    
    Northeastern Pennsylvania Annual Golf Outing
    Date: Aug. 08, 2011
    Join us for a fun filled day of golf with Scranton alumni and friends!
    
    New York Yankees Baseball Game
    Date: Aug. 10, 2011
    Time: 5 p.m.
    Join members of the Scranton Club of New York as the New York Yankees take on the Los Angeles Angels.
    
    The Scranton Club of Washington, D.C. Nationals Baseball Game
    Date: Aug. 21, 2011
    Time: Noon
    Be there to see our Washington Nationals take on the Philadelphia Phillies!

• 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.

    Paul Cioni ’64, G’69, Scranton, has been notified by the Center for Credentialing and Education that he has met the qualifications for the credential “Approved Clinical Supervisor.” He is engaged in the practice of counseling and psychotherapy. His chapter, “Hate Revenge and Forgiveness: A Healthy, Ego-Strengthening Alternative to the Experience of Offense” has been published in the book “Psychology of Hate.”

    Hon. James Gibbons ’79, Clarks Summit, has captured both nominations in his bid for a second six year term as a Lackawanna County District Justice.

    Colette Mazzucelli, Ph.D. ’83, Brooklyn, N.Y., earned a Master of Education in International Education Development, International Humanitarian Issues, at Teachers College Columbia University. Colette is one of 400 “crisis mappers” with the Standby Task Force, a network of volunteers that supports existing emergency response mechanisms. The Task Force’s mappers log in from around the world to patch together a real-time picture of situations such as the current crisis in Libya so that aid groups can address humanitarian needs.

    Dr. John Zangardi ’83, Potomac Falls, Va., was appointed deputy assistant secretary of the Navy for Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Information Operations, and Space. In support of the assistant secretary of the Navy, Dr. Zangardi is the principal Department of the Navy advisor for C4I, IO, space, business enterprise acquisition, and information technology and resource management. In his oversight role he coordinates with key stakeholders to maximize alignment with Navy and Marine Corps needs.
    
    Therese DeVries Narzikul ’86, Devon, was appointed to the 2011 Board of Examiners for the Malcolm Baldridge National Quality Award. The Award, created by public law in 1987, is the highest level of national recognition for performance excellence that a U.S. organization can receive.
    
    Donald Kanavy ’87, Archbald, has been appointed superintendant of Valley View School District.
    
    Tara Ravina Hatler ’03, Rutherford, N.J., was presented with the Women’s Bond Club Rising Star award. The award is given to women leaders in financial services who have demonstrated exemplary leadership qualities. Tara is a senior manager with Ernst & Young.
    
    Maria Villafuerte ’03, Royal Oak, Mich., graduated from the Henry Ford Psychiatry Residency Program in Detroit. She received the Chief Resident certificate, Leadership Track certificate, Resident Teacher of the Year Award and GSD’er (Get Stuff Done) of the Year Award.

    Thomas Boychuk '04 and Diana Keating '04 were recently engaged. 

    Wade Beale ’07, Lakeland, Ga., is assistant principal at Echols County Elementary School.

    Jenna Brown, D.O., ’07, Lewisburg, received the Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Degree from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine in June. She will continue her medical training in family practice at Williamsport Regional Medical Center.

    Melissa Thompson, D.O. ’07, Norristown, received the Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Degree from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine in June. She will continue her medical training in family practice at Mercy Suburban Hospital.

    Colleen Zanis, D.O. ’07, Ardmore, received the Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Degree from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine in June. She will continue her medical training in psychiatry at Albert Einstein Medical Center, Philadelphia.
    
    
• In the News

  • Jordan Clark ’67, chief of staff for Rep. GT Thompson (R-Centre), recently participated in a question-and-answer with PAPolitics.com. To read more, click here.

    Guido A. LaPorta, D.P.M. ’67, chief of podiatry and director of the Podiatric Medical Education Program at Community Medical Center, was presented with the Outstanding Education Achievement Award by the American Professional Wound Care Association. To read more, click here.

    While celebrating her son’s high school graduation, Marcia Vergillo Trignano ’76 discusses with a reporter that he will follow her footsteps at Scranton. To read more, click here.

    Phyllis Reinhardt ’78 is a woman of many parts: former Air Force servicewoman, president of local NARFE chapter, master gardener and avid volunteer. To read more, click here.

    Geraldine Shepperson, Ph.D. G’80, a former Hazleton Area School District superintendent, has been appointed to head operations at the Valley Academy Charter School. To read more, click here.

    Terry Hayes ’82 was appointed as a vice president general manager at T-Mobile USA, Inc., responsible for sales across all T-Mobile retail properties, customer growth and loyalty efforts. Hayes' region consists of Manhattan, Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens and Long Island. To read more, click here.

    Kaitlin Dolan, a communication major at the University, is trying to help Mike McHale ’85, childcare director at the United Neighborhood Centers’ (UNC) Bellevue Childcare Center in Scranton, win funding so his center can build a playground. To read more, click here.

    Joseph Curran, Ph.D. ’91, chairman of the religious studies department at Misericordia University, was promoted to associate professor and tenured. To read more, click here.

    State Rep. Rosemary Maula Brown ’92 explains how majoring in communications has helped her in politics. To read more, click here.

    Regan McGorry Beaton ’94, a two-sport star at the University, continues to remain active, running competitive races with her family. To read more, click here.

    Gina Tomassoni ’94, an assistant director of the Inpatient Physical Therapy Department at Allied Services Rehabilitation Hospital and is program manager of the Spinal Cord Injury Program, served as the guest speaker at Old Forge High School’s commencement ceremony June 10. To read more, click here.

    Sarah Piccini ’07, G’10 wrote “Framing Faith: A Pictorial History of Communities of Faith,” a story of the faith of immigrants and their descendants, spotlighting 10 Catholic churches in the Diocese of Scranton that were closed due to restructuring. To read more, click here.

    Nicholas R. Salezze ’08 recently joined Client 1st Financial LLC, a financial services firm and member of the John Hancock Financial Network, as an associate. To read more, click here.

    Joseph Maddalone ’10 was highlighted as Forbes.com’s America’s Most Promising Companies “Scout Of The Month,” and was lauded for his passion or persistence. To read more, click here.

    As a Fulbright scholar to Canada, Philip Kachmar '11 will pursue his two passions: comparative politics and ice hockey. To read more, click here.

• 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, Andrew William, to Paul ’94 and Laura Gribbin Lameo ’95, Summit, N.J.
    A son, Peter Jude, to Sean and Ann Marie Jursca Keffer ’97, Conshohocken
    A daughter, Sophie Marie, to Rick and Jessica Lindstadt Vassallo ’98, Palm Harbor, Fla.
    A son, Gavin Jacobus, to Harold and Nicole Radomski Woering ’01, Southbury, Conn.
    Twin sons, Gavin Peter and Wyatt Graham, to Tyler and Lauren Antinore Wagner ’02, Havertown
    A son, Tyler Jacob, to Michael and Christina Smith Sheeran ’06, Arlington, Va.

• Death Notices

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

    Thomas F. Ruane, Ph.D. ’49, Pawley Island, S.C.
    Robert J. Flynn ’52, West Bloomfield, N.J.
    Robert A. Zikoski ’60, Moosic
    Gerald P. Alunni ’67, Eynon
    Jack T. Harte ’68, Clarks Summit
    Ronald F. Jones ’68, Blakely
    Ronald J. Akoury ’69, Scranton
    Helen McAndrew ’70, G’70, Scranton
    Michael J. Manzo ’73, Mount Lebanon
    Robert F. Boland ’74, G’81, Scranton
    James F. Collins ’74, G ’78 Scranton
    Mary Agnes McElmoyle G’83, Jim Thorpe
    Hollie Kraucheunas Trammo ’97, Eustus, Fla.

• Family and Friends Death Notices

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

    Eugene Coleman, son of the late Eugene ’42 and brother of Donald ’72 and Edward ’80
    Anna Mae Joyce, mother of Gerald ’74, Parnell ’79, mother-in-law of Thomas Davis ’69 (Patricia).        

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