October 4, 2011: Alumni News

• Alumni News & Events

  • Orientation Reunion
    More than 130 “Purple People” and their guests returned to campus on Sept. 17 for a reunion of Orientation Staff Alumni. The group enjoyed the opportunity to explore campus, reconnect with friends and meet current students.
    
    While the Orientation Program has evolved over the years, this constituency shares a common love for their alma mater. To see pictures and video clips from the event, visit our Shutterfly page at http://scrantonalumnisociety.shutterfly.com/.
    
    University Inaugurates Kevin P. Quinn, S.J.
    In a celebration of The University of Scranton’s tradition and accomplishments, as well as its future as a leading Jesuit university in the 21st century, the University conducted its Inauguration Ceremony for its 25th president, Kevin P. Quinn, S.J. Delegates representing nearly 100 colleges, universities and learned societies from across the country joined nearly 2,000 dignitaries, students, faculty, staff and community members for the ceremony held Friday, Sept. 16, in the Byron Recreation Complex on campus. To read the full release, click here.
    
    DC Law Day
    Plans are under way for  “DC Law Day”, schedule for Thursday, Oct. 27. The Council of Alumni Lawyers and the Pre-Law Society are planning the event to connect alumni lawyers in the Washington, D.C., area with current pre-law students.
    
    Alumni Memorial Mass
    The University of Scranton will hold a special Alumni Memorial Mass on Saturday, Nov. 12, at 4:30 p.m. in Madonna della Strada Chapel. University President Kevin P. Quinn, S.J., will serve as celebrant.
    
    This annual tradition brings students, faculty, staff, alumni and friends together as a faith community to pray for our alumni, members of the University community and their family and friends who have died. We will remember in a special way those who passed away this year. All our welcome. 
    
    Connect with Us!
    Give your professional network a Royal boost with The Alumni Society of The University of Scranton LinkedIn group. Become a member and connect with more than 700 Scranton grads to recruit and apply for job opportunities, post internships and discuss your career path. To start networking, click here.
    
    Did you recently earn an advanced degree?
    We want to keep you informed of the valuable programs our Medical Alumni Council and Council of Alumni Lawyers have to offer.  If you recently earned an advanced medical, dental, veterinary or legal degree, please email your information to alumni@scranton.edu or update your information on the Online Alumni Community.

• Save the Dates

  • The 10th Bill Kelly Jr. Memorial Golf Classic! 
    Date: Oct. 7, 2011 
    Time: 10 a.m. 
    The 10th Bill Kelly Jr. Memorial Golf Classic will be held on Friday, October 7th 2011 at Greate Bay Country Club in Somers Point, NJ. 
    

    ScrantoberFest: New York City 
    Date: Oct. 7, 2011 
    Time: 6 to 8 p.m. 
    Help us turn October into Scrantober with four Scranton celebrations, in four different cities, every week in October! We’re kicking-off ScrantoberFest in the Big Apple! 

    ScrantoberFest: Washington, D.C. 
    Date: Oct. 13, 2011 
    Time: 6 to 8 p.m. 
    Help us turn October into Scrantober with four Scranton celebrations, in four different cities, every week in October! Meet us in the capital city for round two of Scrantober madness.

    Scranton Social in Chicago, IL 
    Date: Oct. 21, 2011 
    Time: 6 to 8 p.m. 
    Spend a fall evening in the Windy City reminiscing about your time in the Electric City. Scranton alumni living in the Chicago area are getting together for a night of cocktails, appetizers, networking, storytelling…and all that jazz. 

    ScrantoberFest: Philadelphia 
    Date: Oct. 21, 2011 
    Time: 6 to 8 p.m. 
    Help us turn October into Scrantober with four Scranton celebrations, in four different cities, every week in October! Next stop on the ScrantoberFest tour? Philly, of course.
    
    ScrantoberFest: Scranton 
    Date: Oct. 28, 2011 
    Time: 8 to 10 p.m. 
    Help us turn October into Scrantober with four Scranton celebrations, in four different cities, every week in October! We’re going out with a BASH—Come home to Scranton and join us for the 2011 Alumni Halloween Bash! Best costume wins a prize! 

    The Scranton Club of the Lehigh Valley Wine Tasting & Tour at Vynecrest 
    Date: Oct. 30, 2011 
    Time: 1 p.m. 
    Join us for a wine tasting and tour of Vynecrest Vineyards & Winery. The event includes a tour of the winery, wine tasting, cheese, and a complimentary wine glass. 
    

    Scranton vs. St. Joe’s Basketball Game 
    Date: Nov. 14, 2011 
    Time: 5:30 p.m.
    For the first time since 2001, the University of Scranton men’s basketball team will compete against a Division I opponent when they play against St. Joseph’s University.

• 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.

    Robert Schatz ’80, New York, N.Y., has announced the following: Two of his paintings are featured as cover art for Providence, the debut album by the band Vovete; his painting Cortlandt St. Cloude will be included in the group show 9/11 Arts: A Decade Later at The Commons Gallery, NYU; his painting Odalisque will be included in the exhibit Dividing Light, Measuring Darkness at Curious Matter, Jersey City.
    
    Myles Walsh ’81, Scranton, has been re-elected to the eight man Board of Directors of the International Association of Auto Theft Investigators, Northeast Chapter.
    
    Jeffrey Catalano ’90, West Roxbury, Mass., has been elected vice president of the Massachusetts Bar Association for its 2011-2012 year.

    
    

• Royals In the News

  • The following are links to articles featuring University alumni who have recently appeared in various media outlets.
    
    David Liskov, M.D. '74, a psychiatrist, was appointed medical director of First Hospital Wyoming Valley, Kingston. To read more, click here.
    

    Joe Falana '75, who serves as Haddonfield boys' soccer coach, is nearing a major milestone: his 600th win. To read more, click here.

    Bill Risse '76, president of the Abington Area Joint Recreation Board, was featured in The Times-Leader. To read more, click here.

    Charles J. Volpe, Jr. '82, and his mother, Eleanor Volpe, recently increased the scholarship endowment they established in honor of their husband and father, respectively. The Charles J. Volpe Sr. '61 Memorial Scholarship honors the memory of the Scranton businessman, insurance entrepreneur and community leader. To read more, click here. 

    Andrea Whyte G'84, who serves as the Wayne County Office of Human Services Administrator, received the Wayne County Chamber of Commerce's 2011 Community Achievement Award. To read more, click here.

    Timothy Holmes '88, who recently celebrated 25 years of service to the Times-Shamrock family of daily newspapers, was named to the Lackawanna College Board of Trustees effective July 1, 2011. To read more, click here.

    Marilee Bamford Barone '89, a basketball standout at the University, will be honored at the Northeastern Pennsylvania Chapter Hall of Fame induction Oct. 16 in the DeNaples Center. To read more, click here.

    Bruce R. Beemer, Esq. '92, who was an assistant district attorney in Allegheny County for 14 years before joining the law firm of Beemer & Beemer, was named chief of staff to Attorney General Linda Kelly. To read more, click here.

    Judy Pinataro Castrogiovanni '97, G'01, who serves as principal at Jefferson Elementary School in the North Pocono School District, was featured in The Times-Tribune's "Northeast Woman" section. To read more, click here.

    John "Jay" Richter '97, who was named Allen W. Roberts Elementary School's new assistant principal, first realized he wanted to work with children after coaching soccer, according to this news article. To read more, click here.

    Erin Leach, D.P.T.'02, G'06, a physical therapist, was featured in an article on NewJersey.com discussing her work with children with developmental disabilities. To read more, click here.



    Paul Pinizzotto '05 and his girlfriend were featured in a New York Times' article discussing real estate in New York City. To read the full article, click here.
    

    Brian Cook G'06 recently joined King's College as a college counselor. He provides individual and group counseling of students and consults with faculty and staff on student-related issues. He is a national certified counselor and a licensed professional counselor in Pennsylvania. 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 daughter, Juliana Marie, to Robert and Tamara Morello DiPietro ’90, Lansdale
    
    A daughter, Valerie Maureen, to James and Ginny Berardi Brienza ’98, Highland, N.Y.
    
    A son, Thomas Louis, to Justin ’01 and Alison Skvarla Wetherell ’01, Mount Laurel, N.J.
    
    A daughter, Alexis Jean, to Joe and Kristin Johnson Giglietta ’02, Long Island, N.Y.

    
    

• Marriage Announcements

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

    Julia Braunstein ’06, G’07 to Steve DelBene
    
    Lauren Gavin ’06 to Daniel Kopcso
    
    Kristin Lee Plyer ’07, G’08 to Anthony Flaim, D.O. ’07 

• In Memoriam

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

    Louis J. Viola ’35, Newark, N.Y.
    
    Joseph F. Lydon, M.D. ’43, Rocky River, Ohio
    
    Gunther “Hank” Griwatz ’48, Mars
    
    Ralph Lomma ’49, Scranton
    
    John Ward ’49, Bessemer, Ala.
    
    Paul J. DeSanto ’52, Easton
    
    Casimer F. Remus ’52, Tunkhannock
    
    James L. Kinney ’57, Scranton
    
    James J. Collins ’71, Scranton
    
    Gail “Cindy” Tepper ’78, Factoryville
    
    Mark D. Paskert ’84, Dunmore

• In Memoriam, Friends & Family
  • The following are death notices of family and friends submitted to The University of Scranton's Office of Alumni Relations.
    
    Frances Sopko, mother of Philip ’76
    
    Annette Flynn, wife of James ’57
    
    John McDonnell, father of Theresa McDonnell Murray ’85 and Kathleen McDonnell Simonson ’87
    
    Mary McHale, mother of Patrick ’73
    
    Frances Sopko, mother of Philip Demyan ’76 

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