December 6, 2011: Alumni News

• Alumni News & Events
  • There’s Still Time To Celebrate With Us!
    Together with fellow alumni, parents and friends of The University of Scranton, 
please join University President Kevin P. Quinn, S.J. at The Scranton Club of Lehigh Valley Presidential Christmas Reception on Thursday, Dec. 8, from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at the Historic Hotel Bethlehem 
437 Main Street, Bethlehem, Pa.

    Cost: $25
    
Class of 2001-2011: $20
    Price includes cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and entertainment.  
    To register, visit www.scranton.edu/holidays.

    Looking for unique gift ideas?
    Visit the alumni small business directory to find restaurants, stores and services in your area that are owned by fellow Scranton graduates. The directory includes numerous categories of alumni-owned businesses ranging from horseback riding and ballroom dancing to jewelry and Irish Collectibles. Visit here for more information.

    Scranton-opoly On Sale Now at University Bookstore & Online
    What better way to bring Scranton home this holiday season than with a Monopoly game customized for the Electric City? A new game called "Scranton-opoly" features The University of Scranton along with other Scranton institutions and businesses. The game was developed by economic development agency, Scranton Tomorrow, and One Point office supply company. Scranton-opoly is now available for $20 in the University’s bookstore and through the University’s portal on www.efollett.com.

    Alumni Board of Governors Election
    Don't forget to vote, alumni! Alumni Board elections are underway. Click here to vote.  To learn more about the candidates visit here.
    
    Lady Royals Basketball Gathering
    Join us on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2012 for a gathering of former Lady Royals basketball players. Reception will begin at 6 p.m. in the Rev. Bernard McIlhenney, S.J., Ballroom following the women’s basketball game. Game time is 4 p.m. The Lady Royals will be playing Merchant Marine Academy in the John Long Center. Registration for the reception will be open in mid-December.

    Mark your calendar for our Scranton Alumni Tour
    We will be traveling to Los Angeles, San Francisco and several cities in Florida Feb. 28 through March 4, 2012. Join us as we get together with fellow alumni, parents and friends at various receptions, brunches and even a Yankees vs. Phillies spring training game. Registration will be open in January.
    
    Planning for Reunion 2012 is Under Way
    Reunion 2011 is scheduled for June 8 – 10. If your class year ends with a ‘7’ or ‘2’ now is the time to start getting ready. Add your name to the planning to attend list. Would you like to be on your class committee? Email alumni@scranton.edu and let us know.

    Shamrockin’ Eve 2012
    Shamrockin’ Eve 2012 is set for Friday, March 9, 2012! Alumni from the Classes of 2007- 2011 are invited back to campus to join the senior class for some food and drinks, live music, and plenty of Irish shenanigans. Mark your calendars now! Registration will open in February.
    
    Planning Begins for Day of Service 2012
    On Saturday, April 14, 2012, gather with alumni in your area for the third annual Scranton Day of Service. The Alumni Office is currently seeking volunteers to organize service projects in regions outside of Scranton. If you know an organization or community project that could use the help of Scranton graduates, contact alumni@scranton.edu by Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2012.

• 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.
    
    Daniel McGarrey ’88, Matawan, N.J., has rejoined Morgan Stanley as an executive director in the Technology and Data Division. Dan is head of Financial Management and Senior Business Manager for Cross Technology Services.
    
    Patricia Savage ’89, Hollidaysburg, was a guest at the White House as part of a day-long event with other leaders from Lutheran health and human service organizations across the country.
    
    Maryann DiPaola Frisbie ’91, Allentown, N.J., joined the Internal Revenue Service as an internal revenue agent.
    
    Christopher Attig, Esq. ’93, Dallas, Texas, was named as a 2011 Texas Rising Star Attorney by SuperLawyers.com. Rising Stars are ages 40 or younger who have been practicing for 10 years or less.
    
    Joseph Payne ’00, Norristown, co-authored a book called "Managing Indirect Spend: Enhancing Profitability Through Strategic Sourcing." The book was recently published by Wiley & Sons publishing, and Kathleen Daly ’08 also contributed content. 
    
    Mary Kenney Cirigliano, D.O. ’04, North Bethesda, Md., completed her Family Medicine residency at Mercy Suburban Hospital in Norristown, Pa. She is currently working as a family practice physician for Kaiser Permanente. 


    
    Vito Cirigliano, D.O. ’04, North Bethesda, Md., completed an Internal Medicine residency at Tripler Army Medical Center in Honolulu, Hawaii. He is currently pursuing a gastroenterology fellowship at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center.
    
    Lindsey Collins Praino, Ph.D. ’06, New York, N.Y., received a Doctor of Philosophy degree in Neuroscience from the University of Connecticut. She is currently employed as a post-doctoral research fellow in Cognitive Neuroscience at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons.
    
    Janelle Caso ’10, Mahwah, N.J., is production stage manager for the Goodwin Theatre in Philadelphia. 


• Royals In the News

  • The following are links to articles featuring University alumni who have recently appeared in various media outlets.
    
    The University of Scranton inducted seven new members into its Athletics Department’s Wall of Fame Dec. 3. The Class of 2011 included women’s soccer All-American Nicole Bayman ’01; four-time women’s soccer all-regional selection Amy (Connolly) Fabel ’01; two-time men’s cross-country All-American Joseph Fent ’01; women’s swimming All-American Sarah (Gazdalski) DalFol ’01; three-time women’s basketball All-American Kelly (Halpin) Fisher ’01; John Kelly ’ 79, who has served as the official clock operator for basketball games at the Long Center for nearly 40 years; and Carlos Loureiro ’83, a member of three NCAA Final Four men’s soccer teams. To read more, click here.

    Domenick Colangelo '52, a longtime educator and coach, had the Belvidere High School football field named in his honor. To read more, click here.

    Rich Rossi ’74 and his wife and business partner, Barbara Bolcavage, are co-authors along with Anthony Stewart of Bowie, Md., of “Saving Middle America, Securing Financial Dreams.” The trio has been working as independent finance professionals for more than 20 years, and are national marketing directors with American Classic Agency who train financial professionals across the country to provide safe and secure financial planning for middle Americans. To read more, click here.
    
    Anthony A. Sarcione ’75, a Chester County Common Pleas Court Judge, is seeking retention for another term on the bench. To read more, click here.

    Robert R. Kulbick G’80, a highly regarded leader in the healthcare industry and former president of ProCare Rx Inc., has been selected as the new President of Comprehensive Care Corporation, a leading behavioral health, substance abuse and psychotropic pharmacy management services provider for managed care companies throughout the United States. To read more, click here.

    Barbara Samuel Loftus G ’82, Moosic, has been named vice president of the Division of Planning, Assessment and Research at Misericordia University. Loftus previously served as vice president for the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. To read more, click here.

    Michael Wolk, MD ’84, a board-certified physical medicine specialist with Northeastern Rehabilitation Associates, will give a presentation on “Spasticity Management After a Stroke” at Wayne Memorial Hospital on Thursday, Dec. 8.  To read more, click here.
    
    Samuel Elias G’85, who serves as director of athletics at Hershey High School, was recognized with a 2011 Distinguished Service Award given by the National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association (NIAAA). To read more, click here.
    
    Cornelius Kelly ’94, a Republican East Quogue resident,  is a political newcomer hoping to unseat incumbent Legislator Jay Schneiderman, I-Montauk, in the Suffolk County Legislature Second District race. To read more, click here.

    Bill Ashton ’97 was recently named vice president of music for ScoreBig, a new members-only site offering guaranteed savings on tickets for sports, concert and theater events nationwide. In his new role, Ashton will focus on ScoreBig's sales efforts and strategy in the live music industry. To read more, click here.
    
    Lauren Jannelli ’01 recently hosted a grand opening for her new spa, Le Spa, in Whitehouse Station, N.J. To read more, click here.

    Jesse Burke Hallinan ’07 was notified by the Pennsylvania Board of Law Examiners that he successfully passed the July bar examination and has been admitted to the Bar of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. He earned his Juris Doctorate in May from Widener University School of Law, Harrisburg. He currently serves as a full-time volunteer attorney for North Penn Legal Services of Scranton. To read more, click here.

    Before serving as chief executive officer of his namesake recruiting firm, Joseph Maddalone ’10 cold-called his way to an internship with billionaire energy tycoon T. Boone Pickens and his Dallas-based BP Capital. To read more, click here.
    
    Bridget Marrine ’10 works as an occupational therapist at St. Michaels Association for Special Education in St. Michaels, Arizona. Serving around 40 students from ages 4-22, she runs a wide array of therapy groups from cooking and dancing, to math and money management skills. To read more, click here.
    
    Michael Keyasko, D.P.T. ’11 has been hired as a staff physical therapist to work in Comprehensive Physical Therapy’s Dunmore, Carbondale and Forest City locations. He recently passed his Pennsylvania state licensure examination. To read more, click here.
    
    Garrett Powell '11, a biology major, celebrated his graduation by hiking the Appalachian Trial, all 2,181 miles of it, with his brother. 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, Kellen Kylius to Patrick ’96 and Susan Blanton, Phoenix, Ariz.
    
    A daughter, Angela Joy, to Chris and Elizabeth Holland Cavuto ’99, Bayport, N.Y.
    
    A son, Michael, to Matthew and Mary Holland Chick ’99, Natick, Mass.
    
    A daughter, Audrey Marina, to Edward ’99 and Amy Patuto Nazarko ’00, Wayne, N.J.
    
    A son, Andrew William, to William ’04 and Tara Loscombe James ’03, South Abington Township
    
    A son, Michael James, to Bruce and Andrea Jiorle Toohey ’05, Columbus, Mo.
    
    A son, Liam Arthur, to Bradley ’06 and Kim Weisbruch Burke ’06, Downingtown
    
    A daughter, Elliana Dora, to Eric and Alexis Frazier Vagni ’08, Olyphant

• 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.
    
    Brad Breslin ’02 to Kait Merritt ’07
    
    Lauren LiCalzi ’03 to Michael Lavelle ’03
    
    Julie Quinn ’03 to Michal Husek ’01
    
    Sharon Corby ’06 to Benjamin Corby
    
    William Gondela ’09 to Troy Bouvier ’10

• In Memoriam

  • The following are death notices submitted to The University of Scranton's Office of Alumni Relations.
    
    John C. “Jack” Keeney, Esq ’47, Kensington, Md.
    
    Thomas M. Loughney ’51, Silver Springs, Md.
    
    Anne Margaret Hatala G’57, Peckville
    
    Thomas V. Mataconis ’65, Metairie, La.
    
    Ursula McAndrew Burke G’71, West Pittston
    
    Elizabeth A. DeMatteo ’79, Clarks Summit
    
    Marlene Bobar G’85, Scranton

• In Memoriam, Friends & Family

  • The following are death notices submitted to The University of Scranton's Office of Alumni Relations.
    
    Patricia Warner sister of Maureen Rosch ’78

• Don't Forget to Read About Scranton Online

  • Do you love hearing and reading about The University of Scranton? Well, don't forget to visit The Scranton Journal or Ignite magazine online. 

    The Journal has all sorts of alumni and University news and features, including a Q&A with Rev. Ronald H. McKinney, S.J., Ph.D., a tribute to our 9/11 victims, and plenty of coverage on the inauguration of our new president.

    Ignite highlights the many recent accomplishments and activities of the University's faculty, including articles discussing our fantastic Performance Music program, our lively theater program, and Weinberg Memorial Library's Special Collections.

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