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pcmagazinefall2012 - Providence College Magazine
FR. FRANK HICKS ’63 rolls with life FA L L 2 0 1 2 ALSO IN THIS ISSUE Beyond Business as Usual • A Celebration of Leadership • Commerce with a Conscience • Bequest Bolsters Sciences • A Friar’s Grit Wins Out • Annual Donor Report P R O V I D E N C E C O L L E G E M A G A Z I N E I FA L L 2 0 1 2 04 HEAVEN on wheels Motorcycle-riding priest Rev. Francis J. Hicks ’63 claims his second career is “the ultimate.” 24 Sew FAR, Sew GOOD Erin O’Malley ’13 empowers Kenyan women through a non-profit apparel business. IN 40 DETERMINATION wins out Former PC swimmer Trent Theroux ’89 overcomes a near-paralyzing accident to compete in triathlons and marathons. this I S S U E 1 0 Beyond Business as Usual With accreditation earned, leaders of PC’s School of Business craft a lofty vision. 1 5 Thanks ... Again and Again The commitment and impact of PC’s leading benefactors permeates St. Dominic Weekend. 2 2 Will Power A $6.5 million bequest will create an endowed chair and enrich student and faculty work in chemistry and the biological sciences. D E PA R T M E N T S 03 Save the Date 37 PC News/Briefly Recent College developments 40 Friartown Athletics News & Features 50 Connections Alumni News, Features, & Notes 64 In Memoriam/Deaths 66 The Last Word S P E C I A L F E AT U R E 69 Annual Donor Report Providence College 2012 Providence College Magazine is published three times yearly by the Providence College Office of Institutional Advancement for alumni, parents, and friends. Opinions expressed in Providence College Magazine do not necessarily reflect those of the entire College community. © THIS SYMBOL MEANS you can find expanded magazine content on the Web at providence.edu. Correspondence: editormagazine@providence.edu 1 CONNECT. Share. Network. Connect with THOUSANDS OF FELLOW PROVIDENCE COLLEGE ALUMNI AND THE PC COMMUNITY through these online resources: PC Alumni website WWW.ALUMNI.PROVIDENCE.EDU Facebook WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/PCALUMNI Twitter WWW.TWITTER.COM/PC_ALUMNI LinkedIn WWW.ALUMNI.PROVIDENCE.EDU/CAREER Alumni Regional Clubs – choose from 15 clubs around the country WWW.ALUMNI.PROVIDENCE.EDU/CLUBS Alumni Benefits – short-term health insurance, auto insurance, credit cards, and more WWW.ALUMNI.PROVIDENCE.EDU/BENEFITS Give Back – to ensure that future students have the same PC experience you did WWW.GIVETOPC.ORG Questions? Please contact the Office of Alumni Relations: 401.865.1909 or alumni@providence.edu PPRRO OV VIID DEEN NCCEE CCO OLLLLEEG GEE II FA FALLLL 22001122 EDITOR Charles C. Joyce Director of Editorial Services ART DIRECTOR Alexi Drago Director of Creative Services MANAGING EDITOR Joseph F. Carr ’83 Assistant Vice President for Marketing and Communications CONSULTING EDITORS David Wegrzyn Senior Vice President for Institutional Advancement Lisa M. Bousquet ’86 Senior Associate Vice President for Institutional Advancement Robert Ferreira ’83 Assistant Vice President for Alumni Relations REGIONAL ALUMNI AND STUDENT EVENTS NOVEMBER 11 JANUARY 10 Long Beach Reception, Long Beach, Calif. New York Alumni Club Career Networking Night, New York City NOVEMBER 15 JANUARY 16 Hartford Area Alumni Club Networking Night, West Hartford, Conn. Men’s Basketball Pre-Game Reception at Georgetown University, Washington, D.C. NOVEMBER 18 Capital Area Mass and Brunch, St. Dominic Priory, Washington, D.C. DECEMBER 5 JANUARY 26 Men’s Ice Hockey Pre-Game Reception at Boston University, Boston, Mass. Boston Alumni Club Night at the Pops, Boston, Mass. JANUARY 29 DECEMBER 7 Providence (Mal Brown) Club Career Networking Night, Providence, R.I. New York Alumni Club Christmas Party, New York City FEBRUARY 20 DECEMBER 7 Men’s Basketball Pre-Game Reception at Syracuse University, Syracuse, N.Y. Capital Area Alumni Club Christmas Party, Washington, D.C. MARCH 9 Kristen Lainsbury Director of Marketing DECEMBER 12 Boston Alumni Club Christmas Party, Boston, Mass. Men’s Basketball Pre-Game Reception at University of Connecticut, Storrs, Conn. WRITERS DECEMBER 13 Staff Vicki-Ann Downing Writer/Editorial Services Providence (Mal Brown) Alumni Club Basketball Game and Christmas Party, Providence, R.I. MARCH 16 Liz F. Kay Assistant Director of Editorial Services Men’s Ice Hockey Pre-Game Reception at Minnesota State University, Pub 500, Mankato, Minn. Chris Machado Academic Communications Director, Office of Academic Affairs New York City St. Patrick’s Day Parade, New York City MARCH 16 JANUARY 5 JANUARY 8 Boston Alumni Club Career Networking Night, Boston, Mass. Naples St. Patrick’s Day Parade, Naples, Fla. APRIL 20 Women’s Softball Locker Room Ribbon Cutting/Grand Opening Ceremony, Providence College APRIL 26 Friar Softball Alumni Weekend, Cranston, R.I. PRODUCTION/EDITORIAL SUPPORT GOLF TOURNAMENTS Kathy Ashton Production Coordinator Lauren Tkacs Assistant Director, Alumni Relations & Development Communications APRIL 27 APRIL 28 Field Hockey Golf Outing, Cranston (R.I.) Country Club Women’s Ice Hockey Golf Outing, Cranston (R.I.) Country Club Department of Athletics Providence College Archives SPECIAL EVENTS GRAPHIC SUPPORT Jesse Hernandez Lauren Shimmel ’12 PHOTOGRAPHY Kyle Alexander Rose Lincoln Tom Maguire ’72 Ashley McCabe Stew Milne Patrick O’Connor David Silverman FEBRUARY 15-17 MAY 17-19 Alumni and Family Weekend, Providence College Commencement Weekend, Providence College APRIL 27 MAY 31-JUNE 2 A Night in Black and White, Boston, Mass. Reunion Weekend (for class years ending in ’3 and ’8), Providence College FOR MORE: WWW.ALUMNI.PROVIDENCE.EDU/EVENTS 3 COVER FEATURE Rev. Francis J. Hicks ’63 leaves career, alcohol behind By DIANE M. STERRETT The surprising twists and turns of his life’s journey resemble the trails he rides in the hills of Los Angeles on one of his nine Harley-Davidsons. His first career took him from Thailand to Texas, then Los Angeles to Laos, and back to Los Angeles. His roles evolved from gun-wielding INS agent to blood-giving priest — ordained at age 58. And, his relationship with God swung from devout Irish-Catholic child, to agnostic adult, to compassionate priest. Meet the very candid Rev. Francis J. Hicks ’63, or “Father Frank,” a recovering alcoholic who’s the pastor of a large, multicultural parish in Los Angeles, a chaplain in the Los Angeles Police Department, a biker, and an unabashedly proud and fulfilled individual. “I had a career that I enjoyed, but I thrive with my vocation,” said Father Frank. “I am totally committed to my ministry. I’m doing what I think I’m called to do. I’m interacting with people who are in need.” >>> P R O V I D E N C E C O L L E G E I FA L L 2 0 1 2 5 COVER FEATURE “THROUGH AA, I FOUND THAT I DID NOT HAVE AN ADVERSARIAL GOD. I HAD AN ALLY.” Sometimes that ministry takes place from the seat of a motorcycle. All of his adult life, Father Frank has collected Harley-Davidsons — he also owns a fire engine-red 1951 British MGTD Mark II convertible — using them as both a diversion and a tool. He rides with current and retired police officers around the hills of L.A. and on weekend trips to San Luis Obispo and Death Valley. “You can talk to (police) at the station, but they’re not going to share the same things they would when they’re with you on a ride for three or four days,” said Father Frank. “They develop a familiarity that makes it easy for them to talk to me.” Father Frank began his career with the Peace Corps after graduating from Providence College with a bachelor’s degree in political science. He spent four years in rural Thailand, working on community development. It was there his love for motorcycles began with a Honda that carried him to remote areas and through rice paddies. Upon returning to the U.S., he joined the Department of Justice’s Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS). He was appointed to the U.S. Border Patrol at Fort Hancock, Texas, where he bought his first motorcycle with his third paycheck. He later transferred to Criminal Investigations in Los Angeles and rose through the ranks over a 23-year career, thanks in part to his ability to speak Thai and Lao. Later in his career, he was assigned to the U.S. Attorney’s office for Asian organized crime, working with several other agencies. His primary thrust was the Thai community and Asian drug smuggling. One of the positions Father Frank, second from left, held during his 23-year federal government career was that of U.S. Border Patrol agent. Here he is pictured with three classmates from the Border Patrol Academy in 1970. “I enjoyed the challenge: enforcing the law, making cases, going to trial, being a witness, things of that sort,” he said. A REVELATION But in 1989, Father Frank came to the realization that he no longer had control over his consumption of alcohol. “Here I was interviewing people suspected of being on duty under the influence of alcohol, and I wasn’t too many steps from them,” he said. “I came to the conclusion I just could not stop. There seemed to be a kind of divine intervention.” He came back to Rhode Island and checked into an alcohol treatment center. He was introduced to Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and spent a month in outpatient treatment. At the time he was “somewhat agnostic.” P R O V I D E N C E C O L L E G E I FA L L 2 0 1 2 “It was out of desperation I turned back to the God of my under- standing, the God of Isaac, Abraham, and Jacob. Through AA, I found that I did not have an adversarial God. I had an ally,” he explained. “So often growing up in a 1940s, Irish-Catholic, New England household, God was used adversarially. You know: ‘You do this, he’s going to punish you.’ Compassion was not one of the strong suits. I found a loving, supportive God, and that’s the God I’ve carried into my ministry. I found out I could say to a person, ‘I’ve walked in your shoes and you’ve walked in mine, so let’s walk together.’” Father Frank attributes his vocation directly to becoming sober. “I was enjoying my sobriety, and I had this sense that came to me, ‘If you think you have it good now, do I have something planned for you.’ It was as subtle as that. I had this sense God CERTIFIED CHAPLAIN TO THE FEDERAL CORRECTIONAL CENTER, TERMINAL ISLAND, CALIF. MEMBER, Chaplains Advisory Board FOR the Chief of Police, had something better for me to do,” he said. With three years left until retirement from the INS, Father Frank knew he had to make a choice about his life. He prayed on his calling and discussed it with his parish priest, a Benedictine. He retired just shy of his 52nd birthday and spent a year of discernment at St. Gregory’s Benedictine Abbey in Shawnee, Okla. MEMBER, BENEVOLENT AND PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS “I had the intention of remaining in the Benedictine community, but I discerned that my vocation was calling me more toward be- BOARD MEMBER, ing a diocesan priest,” he recalled. “I needed to be active in the community, dealing with people, dealing with their problems on MCINTYRE HOUSE RECOVERY CENTER a regular basis and sharing whatever talents I had.” Returning to Los Angeles, he began to doubt himself until he spoke with Grace McGeehy, a member of his parish council. She asked about his plans, and he told her he was considering applying to St. John’s Seminary at Camarillo. MEMBER, LOS ANGELES ARCHDIOCESAN CLERGY PERSONNEL BOARD (2005-08, 2011-12) “I knew immediately, then and there, that is exactly what I’m supposed to do,” said Father Frank. “All the apprehension, all the absurdity, all the self-doubt, all that just seemed to evapo- Board Member and Vice President, FedOne Federal Credit Union rate. I applied, and the rest is history. I’ve never looked back.” Many years later, he discovered McGeehy’s prayer life was dedicated to praying for vocations. >>> KNIGHT OF THE HOLY SEPULCHER OF JERUSALEM 7 COVER FEATURE Among Father Frank’s favorite roles is that of director of the Cardinal McIntyre Fund for Charity, which raises money for basic needs of the poor — food, electricity, heat, burying the dead. It doesn’t matter if you’re a parishioner. “My idea is, Jesus Christ wouldn’t have said, ‘You don’t come to my church.’ I don’t think so! We cover everyone we possibly can,” he said. Father Frank calls his priestly calling “the ultimate” in his life’s journey. His parish, St. Basil’s in Los Angeles, has more than 5,500 families. POURING HIS ENERGY INTO HIS MINISTRY Father Frank was ordained in 2000 and assigned to Holy Trinity Parish in San Pedro. He quickly accepted many assignments within the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, which is by far the largest archdiocese in the U.S. with more than 5 million Catholics. Life is more fulfilling now, and he calls his ministry “the ultimate.” As pastor of St. Basil Catholic Church in Los Angeles, Father Frank ministers to 5,500 families — a culturally rich and diverse group of Filipinos, Koreans, and Central American Hispanics. Baptisms, marriages, and Masses are said in Spanish, Korean, and English, and it’s a community centered on outreach. It’s not unusual to have 45 adult baptisms at once, and the record is 125. He also ministers to priests throughout the archdiocese who have substance abuse issues. He conducts AA meetings and helps them through the transition he has made. “I get up in the morning and dress in my clerics, and that’s it for the day — that’s my uniform, and that’s who I am,” he said. “I am a 24/7 Catholic priest working in my parish, and by extension, outside my parish. I just gave my 87th unit of blood platelets at City of Hope [a cancer research hospital]. Every time I go, I go with Roman collar on and they know who and what I am. We get enough bad publicity; people should see there are those of us out there doing the best we can.” P R O V I D E N C E C O L L E G E I FA L L 2 0 1 2 Because of his law enforcement background, Father Frank was asked by the archdiocese to become chaplain for the Los Angeles police shortly after his ordination. It’s an aspect of his ministry that enables him to give back to officers who put their lives on the line. “My role is to walk with them, to advise them when they want to be advised, to lift them up, to pray for them,” he said. “Any time they have a rally for a fallen officer, I do the invocation and then I ride with them. They appreciate it, and you get a much closer relationship. It helps develop a rapport and enhances my ministry to them.” He also continues his decades-long association with the Victor McAllen Motorcycle Stunt and Drill Team, which raises money for charity. He is now the chaplain and performs with other members on occasion. Father Frank’s lifelong dedication to giving back is also demonstrated by his generosity to PC. “The Lord has been very good to me financially,” he said, so he has established a scholarship in his parents’ name and included the College in his estate plan. He credits PC with giving him a logical, philosophical foundation and analytical skills that were not only helpful in his career, but in his life choices. “Providence College,” he said, “gave me the ability to listen, to be true to what I was being exposed to and not turn away from it, but embrace it and find out exactly where I was called to be.” Diane M. Sterrett of Tiverton, R.I., is a senior contributor for Providence College Magazine. TO VIEW MORE PHOTOS OF FATHER FRANK, VISIT PROV.LY/FATHERHICKS 9 By VICKI-ANN DOWNING P R O V I D E N C E C O L L E G E I FA L L 2 0 1 2 THE PROVIDENCE COLLEGE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS BEGAN THE ACADEMIC YEAR WITH ITS LONG-SOUGHT INTERNATIONAL ACCREDITATION IN PLACE AND A NEW DEAN DEDICATED TO ADVANCING ITS PROGRESS. AACSB International, the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business, awarded the business school accreditation following a meticulous internal review and evaluation accomplished by faculty and administrators. The distinction, considered the “gold standard” for college business programs, is held by only 30 percent of all business schools in the United States and 5 percent worldwide. It was an achievement for all involved, especially the business school faculty who worked toward it for more than eight years. “AACSB accreditation involved a significant commitment from School of Business faculty, particularly during the last five years,” said Dr. Patrick T. Kelly, associate professor of accountancy, department chair, and former interim dean of the business school. “Every faculty member was involved in the process, which included service on one or more accreditation-related committees, assessment of student learning, and evaluation of our program.” The new dean, Dr. Sylvia Maxfield, professor of management, brings a background in both business and higher education. She is a former senior sovereign analyst and vice president at Lehman Brothers and former director of the MBA and Principled Leadership programs at Simmons College. Maxfield holds an elite rank herself — only 18 percent of business schools in the United States were headed by women last year, according to the AACSB. Maxfield is joined at the administrative level by Dr. Christine E. Earley, professor of accountancy, who this year will be interim associate dean for faculty and curriculum. The school — which is comprised of the undergraduate disciplines in accountancy, finance, management, and marketing, and the graduate-level MBA Program — also plans to add an assistant dean for student affairs and impact assessment. GREAT EXPECTATIONS Maxfield “has a really good vision of what she wants to do,” said William F. Markey, Jr. ’62, chair of the Business Advisory Council, a group of 50 alumni and business leaders who serve as a resource for the business school. “She’s going to move forward quickly. Dean Maxfield would love to raise the bar and to really be looked at as a top-tier business school with a very solid reputation.” One of Maxfield’s first goals is to secure the business school a home. A committee of faculty and staff has developed a plan to convert Dore Hall, a residence hall, into a business school. >>> MILESTONES IN THE ACCREDITATION JOURNEY Group of alumni proposes that Providence College pursue accreditation of its business programs by AACSB International. Board of Trustees establishes Division of Business Administration with Dr. Francine Newth, associate professor of management, as director. School of Business is established; Newth is acting dean. Dr. Sue Lehrman appointed first dean of business school. 11 “DEAN MAXFIELD WOULD LOVE TO RAISE THE BAR AND TO REALLY BE LOOKED AT AS A TOP-TIER BUSINESS SCHOOL WITH A VERY SOLID REPUTATION.” — WILLIAM F. MARKEY, JR. ’62, BUSINESS ADVISORY COUNCIL CHAIR “The minute we get a lead gift, we’re ready to go,” said Maxfield. “It’s a wonderful opportunity for a friend of the College to be associated with a business school that over the next five years will be increasingly noted for being unique and creative in integrating the humanities and liberal arts with business education.” Maxfield also is leading the nationwide search for a professor who will be the first to hold the Michael A. Ruane Endowed Chair for Innovation in Business Education. Dr. Sylvia Maxfield Michael A. Ruane ’71, chair of the Board of Trustees, donated $2 million to establish the chair. It will be held by a “passionate and dedicated teacher” at the full- or associate-professor level who will work “collaboratively to support teaching innovation by everyone on the faculty and support learning outcomes,” Maxfield said. The College’s new Core Curriculum, which took effect this fall, is an opportunity for the PCSB to further integrate the liberal arts and business, she said. “Our goal is to have as great a number of students studying as many subjects as possible. We want to build more organic connections to the humanities and the liberal arts,” said Maxfield. She noted that the revised Development of Western Civilization Program calls for students in the final sequence to consider a contemporary issue and how to apply classical thought to its resolution. (CONTINUED) Business Advisory Council, a group of alumni and business leaders, forms to advise faculty, raise funds, mentor students. “I’m very hopeful we will be able to have up to 25 percent of our School of Business faculty teaching jointly with humanities faculty in those colloquia,” Maxfield said. Maxfield said she wants to make sure that business students have the opportunity to study abroad because international travel is an important part of the College’s education. She also sees an opportunity to highlight the business school’s growing visibility in the area of ethical leadership and social responsibility in finance and accounting. Susan M. Esper ’91, a member of the Business Advisory Council, said Maxfield has “an extraordinary vision” for the business school. “To bring together two great things — the Dominican tradition and a liberal arts education — and to be among the very elite group of business schools in the country, you are going to have the best and brightest leaders coming out of campus,” said Esper. Dr. MaryJane Lenon, associate professor of economics, named interim dean, guiding accreditation process through a critical phase. AACSB team visits PC and evaluates business curriculum, faculty qualifications and scholarship, the M.B.A. Program, and learning assessments. Dr. Sylvia Maxfield appointed dean. P R O V I D E N C E C O L L E G E I FA L L 2 0 1 2 AACSB awards accreditation to School of Business. SCHOOL OF BUSINESS The decade-long process to achieve accreditation brought its own benefits to the School of Business. Among them: 1. FORMATION OF A BUSINESS ADVISORY COUNCIL. FIFTY BUSINESS LEADERS, MANY OF THEM ALUMNI, SERVE ON THE COUNCIL, FORMED IN 2009. THEY SUPPORT THE BUSINESS SCHOOL FINANCIALLY, SPEAK ON CAMPUS, MENTOR STUDENTS, AND HIRE RECENT GRADUATES. 3. A common core curriculum. Whether majoring in accountancy, finance, management, or marketing, students graduate with a background in each business discipline, with additional instruction in ethics. 4. More faculty. The number of faculty also increased between 2004 and 2012, from 35 to 45. 5. A STRENGTHENED MBA PROGRAM. FORMERLY TAUGHT THROUGH THE GRADUATE SCHOOL, THE MBA PROGRAM BECAME PART OF THE PCSB IN 2007 AND OFFERS INDIVIDUAL ATTENTION TO CANDIDATES BEGINNING WITH THE APPLICATION PROCESS. 2. More students studying business. Between spring 2004 and spring 2012, the number of students majoring in business increased by 20 percent, from 6. BETTER EDUCATIONAL ASSESSMENT. BUSINESS FACULTY DEVELOPED NEW PROCEDURES TO TRACK STUDENT PROGRESS AND PROGRAM EFFECTIVENESS. 864 to 1,080 students. 13 By VICKI-ANN DOWNING ALUMNI HAVE ALWAYS SUPPORTED BUSINESS PROGRAMS AT PROVIDENCE COLLEGE. THEY RETURN TO CAMPUS TO SPEAK AND MENTOR STUDENTS, THEY HIRE GRADUATES AND OFFER INTERNSHIPS, AND THEY SERVE ON THE BUSINESS ADVISORY COUNCIL. In 2000, a push from alumni set the College on a course to establish a separate business school and to gain accreditation by AACSB International, the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. Kenneth G. Kraetzer ’79 realized the benefits of accreditation while studying for an M.B.A. at Iona College, which was in the process of attaining it. Kraetzer knew the distinction would benefit PC, too. “Ken, when he gets on a mission, is one of those people who is kind of like a dog on a bone,” said E. James Mulcahy ’66, chairman of the College’s National Board of Overseers. “He is very loyal to the College, very cognizant of what it needs, just a smart guy. He did whatever he could to push it.” “You can’t be a big-league college without it,” said Kraetzer. “It went from being a nice thing to a necessity.” “Ken wanted to do it, but he didn’t know how to do it,” said Lamy. “He didn’t have the contacts. Since he knew me well from being on the New York Club, he asked me to help him. Canavan was the third person in the car. He was the implementation part of it.” In those days, all of PC’s undergraduate business departments — accountancy, finance, management, and marketing — operated independently, overseen by a vice president for academic administration, Dr. Thomas L. Canavan. In 2003, the business faculty voted to pursue accreditation. In 2004, after the four business disciplines were organized under a Division of Business Administration, Dr. Hugh F. Lena, provost and senior vice president for academic affairs, began overseeing the process. To achieve accreditation would require reorganization and a yearslong commitment from faculty, staff, and administrators. In 2007, with Rev. Brian J. Shanley, O.P. ’80 as president, the College established the School of Business with its first full-time dean. To gain support for his accreditation proposal, Kraetzer enlisted the help of alumni on the Board of Trustees, including Alfred A. Lamy ’53. Both were members of the New York Club of the National Alumni Association. Lamy arranged for them to travel to Providence and make their pitch to Canavan. Last July, when accreditation was awarded, Dr. Patrick T. Kelly, associate professor of accountancy and then interim dean of the business school, reported an outpouring of congratulations from alumni. Canavan, while supportive, cautioned that the process would take many years. He needed the endorsement of then-College President Rev. Philip A. Smith, O.P. ’63 and the commitment of faculty, who ultimately would be responsible for the effort. But Kraetzer, who gathered a dozen alumni on a committee to garner support for the idea, was persistent. P R O V I D E N C E C O L L E G E I FA L L 2 0 1 2 “It validates who we are and what we are,” said trustee Kevin C. Phelan ’66, a member of the Business Advisory Council who was involved in the early effort. “It moves us into a league that we believe we should be in and are now in, as validated by our peers. As a trustee, as an alum, as a business school alum, I’m very pleased.” ST. DOMINIC WEEKEND By CHARLES C. JOYCE St. Dominic Evening of Appreciation keynote speaker Matt Weber ’06 drew a standing ovation with his remarks on Catholicism and the College’s influence in his life. 15 ST. DOMINIC WEEKEND ON A WEEKEND FILLED WITH PROGRAMMING AND MESSAGES OF GRATITUDE AND THE ANNOUNCEMENT OF A MULTI-MILLION-DOLLAR BEQUEST, PROVIDENCE COLLEGE HELD ITS TRUMP CARD UNTIL THE CLOSING ACT — RISING CATHOLIC MEDIA STAR MATT WEBER ’06, WHO EMPHATICALLY PROVED IT’S OK TO RETURN HOME. Weber’s comedic, but stirring, affirmation of Catholicism warranted a standing ovation at the St. Dominic Evening of Appreciation that capped a record-setting St. Dominic Weekend on October 12-13. The two days of events, programs, and receptions drew more benefactors and guests — more than 500 attended — than ever in the weekend’s four-year history. St. Dominic Weekend honors the College’s leading benefactors in the St. Dominic Society (annual giving), the Harkins Society (planned giving), and the 1917 Society (lifetime giving). This year’s theme, “Your Leadership. Your Impact.”, celebrated how generosity has transformed the learning experience for students and impacted the lives of the entire College community. “Your leadership giving impact has made Providence College a great place,” College President Rev. Brian J. Shanley, O.P. ’80 told guests. “This weekend is a tremendous blessing.” “From all of the Dominicans here, you are a blessing and a prayer to us,” he added. The Evening of Appreciation, held at the Rhode Island Convention Center in Providence, featured these highlights: • • • • Father Shanley announced a bequest of approximately $6.5 million from the estate of the late Robert H. Walsh ’39 & ’66Hon. The gift will endow the College’s first academic chair in the sciences and add millions of dollars to a scholarship fund and an academic fund in chemistry and the biological sciences. (See story on pages 22-23.) A seven-minute video conveyed testimonies of gratitude and the tangible impacts of philanthropy from students, faculty members, and administrators. Nine of 16 new members were inducted into the 1917 Society, and four 1917 Society members were acknowledged for advancing from the Bronze Torchbearer to Silver Torchbearer status, signifying lifetime giving of at least $500,000. Harkins Society members — including 17 who are new to the society this year — were recognized for including PC in their estate plans. Top: Giovanni Esposito ’14, a Robert H. Walsh Scholarship recipient, opens the St. Dominic Evening of Appreciation program, remarking to donors about the impact their gifts have on students and the College. P R O V I D E N C E C O L L E G E I FA L L 2 0 1 2 SHOW-STOPPING PERFORMANCE Introduced by Father Shanley as a “gifted communicator,” Weber was an American studies major and a film minor at PC. He has since earned two master’s degrees, including one from the Harvard Graduate School of Education, where he serves as new and social media officer. Weber hosts and produces the school’s education podcast, The Harvard EdCast; hosts A Word with Weber on CatholicTV; and recently wrote his first book, Fearing the Stigmata (Loyola Press, 2012), a series of entertaining essays on Catholicism. Weber took guests on a rollicking story-telling ride about his journey from PC to Harvard, where he found out early in his graduate classes that his proud Catholic faith “didn’t fit into the intellectualism.” While he said there was only curiosity behind the motives of fellow students, they frequently questioned him about his faith. He reeled off five “examples” of his peers’ questions to the bemused audience, including, “If you have a sore throat, do you gargle holy water?” Weber now has made nearly 90 segments that anchor CatholicTV’s Clearvoice newsmagazine show, and his essays appear weekly on A Word with Weber. Furthermore, a representative of Loyola Press called him, leading to an offer and the publishing of Fearing the Stigmata. Weber admitted he had never been questioned about his religion during his adult life. It made him think, at age 26, how he could answer questions on Catholicism for young adults and perhaps lead a new perspective on young Catholic imagination. Weber’s foray into Catholic media is “a rare gift … reminiscent of experiencing the gift of Providence College,” he said. “… At my core, I have learned from this Order of Preachers how to preach, how to teach, and how to inspire through story … to believe in simply that which is good and that which is true.” With CatholicTV, the national cable channel, just a few miles from Harvard, he reached out to the president and general manager. On his first interview, he showed them a two-minute video on why he stops at a statue of Mary when riding his bike home. The video was “funny, faith filled, and ‘educative,’” he said. The executives, one misty eyed, were overwhelmed and requested more. “Boy, I was lucky to find this place,” added Weber. “... Here, among all of you, I must say it’s good to be home.” Weber’s foray into Catholic media is “a rare gift … reminiscent of experiencing the gift of Providence College . ... At my core, I have learned from this Order of Preachers.” Top: The Evening of Appreciation drew St. Dominic Society members and guests to the Rhode Island Convention Center to hear keynote speaker Matt Weber ’06. 17 ST. DOMINIC WEEKEND THE QUOTES — INTERSPERSED WITH STUDENTLIFE IMAGES — THAT PLAYED OUT ON THE SCREENS IN THE PETERSON RECREATION CENTER WERE SNIPPETS OF GRATITUDE THAT BELIED A Annual Scholarship Donor Luncheon DEEPER CIRCUMSTANCE OR STORY. “College was a dream, until I came to PC,” said one. AN INVESTMENT IN TOMORROW By CHARLES C. JOYCE “You are giving me more than an education … you’re providing a future of opportunity,” said another. These and similar heartfelt notes written by student recipients to benefactors underscored the impact of philanthropy on Providence College and its students at the “Offering Opportunity and Investing in Tomorrow’s Leaders” scholarship donor luncheon during St. Dominic Weekend. The annual event, where students sit alongside donors, celebrated St. Dominic Society members and their generosity to PC’s Endowed Scholarship Program, Torch Scholarship Program, Angel Fund, and PC Fund. In a program permeated by emotion and stories, Lisa M. Bousquet ’86 & ’15P, senior associate vice president for institutional advancement, reminded guests that providing students with an affordable Catholic and Dominican education is PC’s chief mission. She said the generosity of benefactors has led to the creation of more than 380 endowed funds. Furthermore, Bousquet related that in the most recent fiscal year: • Eighteen new scholarship funds were established. • Active scholarship funds resulted in more than $3.1 million in financial aid being distributed to more than 500 students. • Four new Torch Scholarships ($20,000 grants spread out over four years) were established. • More than $700,000 was donated to the Angel Fund, bringing the emergency fund for students and families in sudden financial distress to within sight of the cumulative $2 million mark in just its third year. A video featuring Haley Chapman ’15 (Hampton, Conn.), a Voll Torch Scholarship recipient, and Sandra Oliveira, executive director of financial aid, put the value of financial aid into meaning. Chapman expressed amazement at how someone she didn’t know could help her meet college expenses and proclaimed, “I am so confident in my choice to come here.” P R O V I D E N C E C O L L E G E I FA L L 2 0 1 2 Oliveira noted that PC and her staff are ever mindful of “the idea of linking that dream to reality.” WEEKEND SNAPSHOT College President Rev. Brian J. Shanley, O.P. ’80 said it is stories like Chapman’s that “tug at my heart.” He said it is the College’s goal to one day meet 100 percent of student need. Expressing appreciation for donors’ ongoing support, he said providing financial aid “is the most important thing you could do for PC.” SCHOLARSHIPS “ADD HAPPY ENDINGS” Sharing her story as the luncheon’s keynote speaker was Sharon T. Driscoll ’80 & ’16P, a PC trustee who is vice president for marketing and communications/global enterprise at IBM. Driscoll relived College memories, recalling the day her freshman year her father and mother helped her move in to McVinney Hall and how the next four years “greatly transformed” her. She said her PC education was profoundly impacted by Dr. Cemal A. Ekin, now retired professor of marketing, and several Dominicans who were teachers or administrators, including the late Rev. Thomas H. McBrien, O.P., Rev. Robert A. Morris, O.P. ’44, the late Rev. Francis C. Duffy, O.P. ’53, Rev. John S. Peterson, O.P. ’57, and Rev. Thomas J. Ertle, O.P. ’51 & ’82G. 500 BENEFACTORS AND GUESTS attended, representing 21 STATES from as far away More than as Texas and California ALUMNI FROM MORE THAN A 59 CLASSES PARTICIPATED DOZEN EVENTS held, including a presentation by CNN senior political analyst David Gergen, receptions, campus trolley tours, a religious art tour in Harkins Hall, a scholarship donor luncheon, presentations by the 2012 Fr. Philip A. Smith, It is important that PC students continue to be supported through financial aid in order to be influenced by outstanding faculty and Dominicans, said Driscoll. She said her son, Griffin ’16, and a friend recently were talking about a new friend who had expressed concern about leaving PC after the first semester because his family had exhausted all of its means. O.P. Fellows, and the Evening of Appreciation “These scholarship funds help add happy endings to many of these difficult stories,” she stated. 90 percent of total private funds raised by PC in fiscal 1,800 St. Dominic Society members collectively donated $16 MILLION , which is More than year 2011-2012 After her father died in April, Driscoll and her sister, Susan T. Smith ’83, decided that the best way to keep his spirit alive — and some day, their mother’s, she added — was to establish the Treacy Family Scholarship Fund in her parents’ names. The decision, she said, has given her peace of mind, knowing she will assist future students who will “build a beautiful PC mosaic.” Opposite page: Trustee Sharon T. Driscoll ’80 & ’16P addresses fellow donors and scholarship recipients at the Annual Scholarship Donor Luncheon. Left: Alice H. Gorman ’79 chats with Diego Galvez ’13 (Fairfield, Conn.) at the scholarship luncheon. VIDEOS & PHOTOS: www.support.providence.edu/stdominicweekend 19 Above: From left, PC trustee Heidi M. Kenny ’76 is joined at the Evening of Appreciation dinner by her aunt, Veronica Kenny Farrell, and her sister, Jackie Kenny. Below: Matt Weber ’06 signs a copy of his book for Dan Gleason ’05, chair of the Young Alumni St. Dominic Society, and his fiancée, Katelyn MacLean ’08. Top: Dr. Hugh F. Lena, provost and senior vice president for academic affairs, introduces new members of the 1917 Society at the Evening of Appreciation. From left are John D. Sullivan ’61, accompanied by his daughter, Catherine A. Sullivan ’87, who was representing her mother, Maureen Sullivan; Salsey and Thomas J. Sullivan; Kathleen Reilly Quinn and Edward M. Quinn, Jr. ’63; Thomas J. Keegan, Jr. ’80; Anne Marie and Paul R. Galietto ’78; College President Rev. Brian J. Shanley, O.P. ’80; and the Very Rev. Brian M. Mulcahy, O.P., prior provincial of the Province of St. Joseph and chairman of the Providence College Corporation. Above: Among those attending the Evening of Appreciation are, from left, classmates Dr. Thomas M. Mulvey ’64, Vincent T. Plova ’64, Robert C. Dugan ’64, and Dr. Philip E. Jones ’64. P R O V I D E N C E C O L L E G E I FA L L 2 0 1 2 ST. DOMINIC WEEKEND Below: Emily Foster ’13 (Wrentham, Mass.), a recipient of a Fr. Philip A. Smith, O.P., Student Fellowship for Study and Service Abroad, describes her experience working with Dominicans for Justice and Peace in Geneva, Switzerland. Bottom: The College thanked members of the St. Dominic Society Corporate Partner Program at a campus reception. From far left are: Francis Ducharme ’87P, E. Turgeon Construction Co.; Steven Basile, supervisor of engineering systems and projects at PC; John M. Sweeney, PC’s senior vice president for finance and business/CFO; Brian Callanan, Graphic Innovations; John Cronin, Aero Mechanical, Inc., and Kevin Harrop ’77, Caputo & Wick Ltd. Top: Dr. Sylvia Maxfield, dean of the Providence College School of Business, facilitates a panel discussion with CNN senior political analyst David Gergen on values and the American electoral process. Above: From left, Judy and John Scott of Symmes Maini & McKee Associates, Ann Walsh of This End Up Furniture Co., Inc., and Mark F. Rapoza ’90SCE, PC’s assistant vice president for capital projects and facility planning, meet at the Corporate Partner Program reception. Below: From left, John A. Cervione ’87, Colleen Cronin Duffy ’83, and Thomas McLaughlin ’84 enjoy the Evening of Appreciation. 21 By LIZ F. KAY Decades after benefiting from a Dominican’s generosity to complete his education, an alumnus left the College an approximately $6.5 million bequest to establish an academic chair and foster research and scholarship in chemistry and the biological sciences. Through his gift, which was announced during the recent St. Dominic Weekend (see pages 15-21), the late Robert H. Walsh ’39 & ’66Hon. endowed the College’s first academic chair in the sciences and added funds to the previously established Robert H. Walsh Scholarship Fund and the Robert H. Walsh ’39 Academic Fund. When the final distribution of Mr. Walsh’s estate is complete, each fund will total more than $2 million. Mr. Walsh, a Platinum Torchbearer for gifts of $1 million and above in PC’s 1917 Society, is one of the College’s all-time leading benefactors. He died last year. Above: Robert H. Walsh ’39 & ’66Hon. Far right: Hilary Chase ’13 conducts research on iron pentacarbonyls in a Hickey Hall laboratory. She is a Robert H. Walsh Scholarship recipient. P R O V I D E N C E C O L L E G E I FA L L 2 0 1 2 As an undergraduate, the Rhode Island native felt a great debt of gratitude to the late Rev. Frederick C. Hickey, O.P., then chair of the Department of Chemistry and later vice president for community affairs, said Joseph P. Brum ’68, special assistant to the president for development projects in the Office of Institutional Advancement. The Dominican allowed Mr. Walsh to work on campus as a lab attendant to pay his tuition. “He credited Father Hickey with his success not only as a great teacher,” Brum said. Father Hickey “went out of his way to help with the job in the lab and as a mentor.” After graduating with degrees in business and chemistry, Mr. Walsh began a 40-year career at the DuPont Chemical Corp. as one of the founders of its elastomers department. Company officials noted his knack for sales and put him in charge of sales and marketing in Europe. In 1996, he established his scholarship fund for chemistry majors with financial need. That year, the College honored Mr. Walsh, the late Samuel J. Chester ’34 & ’94Hon., and the late Rev. Charles V. Reichart, O.P. ’32 by dedicating the Albertus Magnus Science Complex to them. Brum met with Mr. Walsh regularly at his homes in Delaware and Pennsylvania, often accompanied by the president or other officials from the College. Mr. Walsh would give them handwritten notes with ideas to improve academic programs at PC. One was his academic fund, which will fund student and faculty enrichment outside of the classroom, such as travel to academic conferences. RAISING THE RESEARCH AND LEARNING BAR Dr. Paul T. Czech, professor of chemistry and chair of the chemistry and biochemistry department, said his colleagues and he hope to provide more research opportunities for students through summer stipends for faculty and students as well as financial support to present work at scientific meetings. The department also plans to purchase supplies for freshmen and sophomores to work on research projects for credit — opportunities available for the first time this year. With additional funds, those students can “get their feet wet at a lower level,” said Czech. Hilary Chase ’13 (South Sandwich, Mass.) is a Walsh Scholarship recipient and president of PC’s American Chemical Society/Phi Chi chapter. As a researcher in the lab of Dr. Christopher M. Laperle, assistant professor of chemistry, she knows how powerful research opportunities can be. In April, Chase won honors for her presentation on the solution dynamics of iron pentacarbonyl — a center metal atom bound by five carbon monoxide molecules — at the American Chemical Society’s national conference. She is the lead author on a paper that is being submitted this fall to a scientific journal. “You take AWAY SO MUCH NEW KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE by attending different talks, presenting your own research, and by interacting with other scientists …” — HILARY CHASE ’13 She plans to continue her research in graduate school. “For me, physical chemistry research is one of the most challenging things I have done as an undergrad,” Chase said. “I’ve gained valuable experience that I would not have been able to obtain in a classroom setting alone.” The senior said she appreciates the donations from Mr. Walsh. “I’m just proud that he has put all this effort into our education,” she said. Chase was particularly grateful for the opportunity to travel to conferences. At these meetings, “You take away so much new knowledge and experience by attending different talks, presenting your own research, and by interacting with other scientists in different aspects of chemistry.” Another Walsh Scholarship recipient, Giovanni Esposito ’14 (Branford, Conn.), is preparing for medical school while serving as a member of the Friars Club and president of the A Cappella Club. Last summer, he interned for a chemical manufacturer. “I know that my education at Providence wouldn’t be possible without the generous donation from Mr. Walsh,” he said. “All I can hope is that I can be at the point in my life to give back and pay it forward. I know how much of an impact it’s made in my own education. I would love to be able to make the same impact in someone else’s.” 23 EXPLICITLY ENTREPRENEURIAL ERIN O’MALLEY ’13 WITH BY VICKI-ANN DOWNING The brightly patterned shoulder bags, wristlets, head wraps, and bangles sold by Njabini Apparel are simple accessories, but they’re making it possible for eight women in a small African village to support their families. The mothers of Njabini, Kenya, have a source of income thanks to Erin O’Malley ’13 (Milton, Mass.), a management major at Providence College. In January 2011, O’Malley volunteered with Flying Kites, a non-profit organization operating an orphanage and school in Njabini. There she met Michael Behan, a student at Northeastern University, who was responsible for directing Flying Kites’ community outreach program. P R O V I D E N C E C O L L E G E I FA L L 2 0 1 2 Erin O’Malley ’13 displays some of the Kenyan women’s crafts on campus last spring. Together, they created Njabini Apparel — renting a workshop, sourcing local materials, and hiring disabled mothers to sew bags and wristlets, knit hats and scarves, and make sandals from recycled tires. >>> 25 25 EXPLICITLY ENTREPRENEURIAL Behan, the chief executive officer, and O’Malley, the marketing director, began selling the goods online at www.njabiniapparel.org and used a consolidated shipping container from Kenya Airways to bring the items to the United States. When O’Malley returned to PC in September 2011, she brought with her a car full of Njabini Apparel products and a newfound passion for social entrepreneurship. At first, she found customers among her classmates, at home parties, and at festivals and farmers markets. More recently, Njabini Apparel has been introduced in retail stores in Saratoga, N.Y.; Fairfield, Conn.; Portsmouth, N.H.; Newport, R.I.; and Boston, providing a steady stream of income for the company. P R O V I D E N C E C O L L E G E I FA L L 2 0 1 2 O’Malley also found an important ally in Dr. Matthew Eriksen, professor of management, who became her advisor. Though an undergraduate, she took his M.B.A. course on social entrepreneurship as a directed study. She also developed a proposal, now pending before the Faculty Senate, to create a minor in social entrepreneurship for students. Last spring, three marketing classes taught by special lecturer Edward Gonsalves competed to create the best video promoting Njabini Apparel. O’Malley and Behan, who were among the judges, plan to use all three on their website. O’Malley spent the summer in Kenya, and Behan returned there this fall. A Njabini native, Tom Mwangi, manages in-country operations for them. Under the company’s profit-sharing model, 50 percent of gross profits is returned to the women as salary, 20 percent is donated to Flying Kites, and 30 percent is reinvested in financial literacy and business training programs. In June, through revenue and a grant, Njabini Apparel launched a pilot credit program, offering the mothers access to loans for the first time. Both the credit and financial training programs “enable the mothers to leverage their income, invest in their own businesses, and empower them to become self-sufficient,” O’Malley said. The company also leased two acres of farmland so that another 10 women in the village can earn income through harvesting. Profits from the crop sales will fund Njabini’s program development. The company also brought representatives of a national bank to the village to offer weekly sessions on personal budgeting, savings, and debt management. In September, O’Malley traveled to Youth Trade Seattle 2012 to pitch her company’s product line and business model at a trade show that matches young entrepreneurs with large-scale retailers. She signed a contract with Whole Foods Markets to sell Njabini Apparel in 14 stores in the Pacific Northwest and four stores in Canada. “It’s a dichotomy of feelings for me. The past year and a half has been both the most energizing and most humbling period of my life,” said O’Malley. “We’ve grown from one woman, knitting hats and scarves, to eight women, employed every day. Their children are enrolled full time in school, their path to financial literacy has begun, and their businesses are in incubation. There’s a long road ahead, and I’m thrilled to see where it will lead us.” “It’s a dichotomy of feelings for me. The past year and a half has been both the most energizing and PERIOD OF MY LIFE .” MOST HUMBLING — ERIN O’MALLEY ’13 Top: The mothers of Njabini, Kenya, including Mary Wanjiru, center, and Lucy Wanjiku, right, sew the items that Erin O’Malley ’13 sells in the United States. (Photos by John Deputy) TO VIEW MORE PHOTOS OF ERIN O’MALLEY ’13 AND HER ENTERPRISE, VISIT PROV.LY/NJABINI 27 FIVE BUSINESSES SHOW PC’S INNOVATIVE SIDE Stephen Squillante Jr. ’12 invented the Teecil (www.teecil.com) out of frustration. After too many moments wasted on the golf course while his father fumbled for either his golf pencil or a tee, the management major told himself, “I might as well make both of them into one.” He made the first prototypes the summer before his junior year at PC. Then, while conducting market research for a course, Squillante discovered that 2 billion tees are used annually in the United States. He went into business the following summer, manufacturing each Teecil by hand in his garage. But he couldn’t keep up with demand — it took him 10 to 12 hours to manufacture 1,000. The Weymouth, Mass., resident now uses a custom-designed machine to make up to 10,000 a day. He has shown the Teecil at trade shows and estimates he has sold about 50,000 since graduation. Chris Riccobono ’01 launched UNTUCKit, a New York-based company that specializes in men’s button-down shirts meant to be worn with their tails out. “For as long as I can remember, I couldn’t find a button-down shirt that wasn’t too long when untucked,” he said. And 95 percent of the men he surveyed agreed. Riccobono worked with 11 shirt specialists and 30 samples before hitting on a workable fit. “No one understood how to factor in length,” said the finance major, who earned an M.B.A. at Columbia Business School. Riccobono said 35 percent of his customers are repeat buyers of the shirts, which retail (www.untuckit. com) from $79 to $129. Dinos Stamoulis ’07, who played professional hockey for three years after college, and his wife, Katelyn (Auclair) Stamoulis ’07, a gourmet cook, launched Paleonola (www.paleonola.com), a line of grain-free granola, in spring 2011. Katelyn developed the recipe in her kitchen as part of the couple’s commitment to the “Paleo” diet, which includes wild meats, organic vegetables, nuts, and seeds, but no grains, dairy products, or legumes. The granola is sold online and in natural food markets, including Whole Foods Markets in Rhode Island. Offered in flavors that include Original, Chocolate Fix, Maple Pancake, Apple Pie, and Pumpkin Pie, the granola can be eaten straight from the bag. P R O V I D E N C E C O L L E G E I FA L L 2 0 1 2 In the fall of 2011, Nathan Holterman ’13 (River Forest, Ill.) joined college students in a four-month trip by sea around the world, stopping in 14 countries in Africa, Asia, and Central America. After returning home, Holterman and two friends created Serengetee (www.serengetee.com), a company that sells T-shirts and tank tops, each containing a breast pocket made with fabric from a country they visited. The company donates a portion of its sales to a charity in each country. Holterman, a humanities major who is Serengetee’s head cause coordinator, said that since the startup launched in February, more than $2,000 has been given to charities in Tanzania, Mexico, and Haiti. Online sales have reached 2,000 shirts a month. Serengetee imports fabric, buys shirts wholesale from an American manufacturer, and employs tailors in California to sew on the pockets. Its slogan: “Wear the World.” “We were inspired by the world,” said Holterman. “We wanted to give back to the world we came to love.” Yasso, the first frozen Greek yogurt bars in the nation, are the creation of Amanda Klane ’08, a management major and soccer player. The bars arrived in supermarket freezers in March 2011 after Klane and her business partner, Drew Harrington, with help from chemists at the University of Nebraska, found a way to freeze Greek yogurt and keep it on a stick. The fat-free and gluten-free bars, in blueberry, strawberry, and raspberry, have 70 calories and 6 grams of protein. Klane’s Boston-based company, Apollo Food Group (www.teamyasso.com), has introduced a line of Yasso Smoothies at Sam’s Club, Costco, and BJ’s. The company has 15 employees and supports several charities. Klane’s advice: “Don’t be afraid to test your instincts and your ideas and go for it. You have to be willing to take the risk if you believe in your product.” 29 By LIZ F. KAY A GROUP OF 26 MEMBERS OF THE CLASS OF 2016 STARTED THEIR UNDERGRADUATE CAREERS IN LATE AUGUST WIELDING PAINT ROLLERS AND YOGA BALLS, GAINING A DEEPER UNDERSTANDING OF THE CITY BEYOND CAMPUS. FaithWorks participants signed up for five days of service-immersion, assisting social service organizations affiliated with the Diocese of Providence and reflecting on their experiences afterward. The new program, developed as part of the Strategic Plan by the Office of Mission and Ministry, stems from the College’s Catholic and Dominican mission of fostering community, service, and solidarity for its students. Based in Providence, the freshmen painted a men’s dormitory at Emmanuel House, a shelter for the homeless, and participated in a fitness class with older adults and their grandchildren at the St. Martin de Porres Center for seniors. They also met with refugee families and reviewed citizenship information with clients at Immigration & Family Services, learned more about the mission of the Office of Life & Family Ministry, and visited Rhode Island Department of Corrections facilities at the state prison in Cranston. >>> By LIZ F. KAY P R O V I D E N C E C O L L E G E I FA L L 2 0 1 2 FaithWorks students participate in a fitness class for seniors and their grandchildren at the St. Martin de Porres Center. 31 The students’ work was “tremendous. A fresh coat of paint can — DOTTY PERREAULT OF EMMANUEL HOUSE Students painting at Emmanuel House appreciated the opportunity to get settled at school and in their new city. “It’s great to get on campus early and get to know people,” said Kristen Gold ’16 (Somers, N.Y.) “I’m not going to be one of those people who’s going to be closed up on campus.” Gold said during high school she had traveled to Kentucky for mission trips that offered vacation bible school and opportunities to visit with seniors and distribute resources such as clothes to those in need. Through FaithWorks, “we’re not just doing work,” Gold said. “This is immersion.” Giselle Bonilla ’16 (Hyde Park, Mass.) also has an impressive record of community service that includes culling dead trees in Colorado and working in a Rwandan orphanage. “I wanted to be more involved in the community of Providence,” she said of FaithWorks. Emmanuel House’s site director, Dotty Perreault, said it was once home to a daycare center run by the diocese but remained empty for six years before reopening as a day shelter. UNDERSTANDING NEIGHBORS The students started off the service program with tours of the Smith Hill neighborhood to introduce them to the history of the local community, said Richard Lumley, one of the campus ministers overseeing the program. Teens from the YouthRAP program of the Smith Hill Development Corporation led the walks with FaithWorks student coordinators and staff. The group learned about the history of Irish, Armenian, and Jewish immigrants, as well as more recent arrivals from Southeast Asia, Central America, and Africa. It also visited nonprofit organizations dedicated to assisting underprivileged residents. Stephen Beck ’16 (Wilton, Conn.) said he appreciated the chance to get to know the areas surrounding PC. “If we didn’t do the tour, there would be parts of Providence we would have never gotten to see,” Beck said. For some students, their experience in the program confirmed that they had made the right college decision. “I’ve only been in Providence a total of 48 hours and I already love it here,” said Abbey Guerino ’16 (Milford, Conn.). “I feel like we’ve formed a community in just two days.” Perreault described the work performed by the students as “tremendous.” “It’s well overdue,” she said. “A fresh coat of paint can lift people’s spirits.” TO VIEW MORE PHOTOS OF FAITHWORKS, VISIT PROV.LY/FAITHWORKS P R O V I D E N C E C O L L E G E I FA L L 2 0 1 2 Above: FaithWorks participant Abbey Guerino ’16 stretches during a fitness class for seniors and their grandchildren at the St. Martin de Porres Center . Right: From rear, Giselle Bonilla ’16, Molly Blake ’16, and Anna Goulart ’16 paint a men’s dormitory at Emmanuel House, a Providence homeless shelter. Above: Ryan Paranal ’13, a FaithWorks student coordinator, chats with a child during a fitness class at the St. Martin de Porres Center. Left: Kristen Gold ’16, foreground left, and Anna Goulart ’16 apply tape and paint, respectively, at Emmanuel House. 33 By LAURA DUNN Robert Ferreira ’83, assistant vice president for alumni relations, said Mr. Markus frequently expressed gratitude for the education and support his three children experienced at the College: Kevin, Katelyn ’09, and Daniel, who began his college education here. “Mr. Markus wasn’t a PC alum, but between his children and his longtime family friend, Sheila McEnery, he felt he was surrounded by the PC community,” said Ferreira, who helped the group organize the fundraiser. “The family decided the best way to honor his gratitude and to show their appreciation for the support that Kevin received, both emotionally and through the Angel Fund, was to support the same fund that supported the family in their time of need,” he added. When Stephen P. Markus died suddenly last fall, his family and friends were so moved by the support his son, Kevin ’15, received from the Providence College community that they felt compelled to give back. So Mr. Markus’ wife, Lynn, and friends organized a golf tournament in his memory. The “Nine and Dine Charity Event,” held in June at the Wheatley Hills Golf Club in the Markus’ hometown of East Williston, N.Y., hosted 282 people for golf, dinner, and live and silent auctions. It raised an incredible $105,000 for the College’s Angel Fund. The idea for an Angel Fund benefit gathered steam when two longtime friends of the Markus family, Sheila A. ’79 and Jerry McEnery, approached Bob Gorman ’78, a PC trustee, about the logistics of an event for the fund. The Angel Fund provides emergency financial aid to students whose families face unexpected and extraordinary financial challenges. Kevin Markus had become a beneficiary of the fund after his father’s death. P R O V I D E N C E C O L L E G E I FA L L 2 0 1 2 Jerry McEnery, who was a high school classmate of Mr. Markus, said a golf tournament was an obvious choice for a fund-raiser. “Steve loved to play the game and enjoyed the camaraderie,” said McEnery. “He loved what Providence College did for his children. It was an easy decision.” In addition to Jerry McEnery, chief organizers were Daniel Markus and family friends Keith Hughes, Chris Sauvigne, Jerry Sauvigne, and Jim Arseneault. Lynn Markus and several of the organizers’ wives assisted in the planning and volunteered the day of the tournament. Ferreira said the event’s success is a credit to the tireless work of Mr. Markus’ family and friends. “This group was a pleasure to work with, and so well organized,” he said. “Their enthusiasm and dedication were remarkable.” Top: Members of the Markus family at the “Nine and Dine Charity Event” are, from left, Kevin Markus ’15; his brother, Daniel; his mother, Lynn; his sister, Katelyn ’09; and her fiancé, Liam Kelly ’08 &’09G. By LIZ F. KAY As Rhode Island’s first female public defender, Mary S. McElroy ’87 is in good company. When she was sworn in for her six-year appointment in July, a number of the presiding judges of the state’s judiciary were present — many of them women themselves. “That was unheard of even five years and 10 years ago,” McElroy said. Ironically, the law was not her lifelong ambition. After graduating from PC, she worked as a waitress and for the political campaign of former R.I. Attorney General James E. O’Neil. The following year, she got a job in his office as a paralegal in the public utilities regulation division. R.I. Public Defender President-elect, R.I. Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers Member, R.I. Bar Association, Bar of the U.S. District Court (R.I. District), Bar of the First Circuit Court of Appeals B.A., History; J.D., Suffolk University School of Law, cum laude Married to Robert F. Jordan ’87; 6-year-old daughter, Chloe, and son, Evan, 12 McElroy enrolled at Suffolk University School of Law and, after graduating with cum laude honors, clerked for Judge Donald F. Shea of the R.I. Supreme Court and joined a medical malpractice defense firm. She then moved on to the Office of the Public Defender, where she stayed for 12 years. In her new role leading the Office of the Public Defender, the Rhode Island native oversees 93 employees and a budget of $11 million. This includes 49 attorneys who handle 20,000 cases a year. The office, founded in 1941, provides legal representation for people who can’t afford it. “Ultimately, the state accuses and we defend,” she said. “If you’re forced to defend yourself with your own resources and you don’t have them, then that accusation becomes much more powerful.” As a student, she chose PC because of the Development of Western Civilization Program and the Liberal Arts Honors Program. In DWC, students examine how everything connects — history, science, and literature. “What I learned is that when you figure out how those things relate, then you understand better how things happen. We do that every day as public defenders,” she said. 35 WYNN SCHOLARSHIP FUND By LAURA DUNN Paul F. Wynn, Esq. ’65 comes from a long line of Providence College alumni. His father, two brothers, two sons, and a niece all attended PC. In addition to their love for the College, Wynn’s family shares a strong work ethic and a “can do” attitude. It was these values, reflected in the drive of his physically disabled nephew, Derry Mason, that inspired him to found the Paul F. ’65 Esq. and Linda Wynn Scholarship Fund in 1992. Mason was born with a leg deformity as a result of his father’s exposure to Agent Orange while serving in Vietnam. At age 14, tired of not being able to walk normally, he had his leg amputated in favor of a more functional prosthetic. From then on, Wynn said, Mason never let the handicap hold him back. When Mason applied to Middlebury College, Wynn encouraged him to inquire about scholarships for disabled students. There weren’t any, but Mason continued his studies there nonetheless, graduating in 1997. It was when his nephew was applying to college that Wynn decided to set up just such a scholarship at PC. For the past 20 years, it has helped to fund the education of students like Mason who, despite the challenges of a physical disability and limited financial resources, press on to achieve their goals. Now in his mid-30s, Mason lives a life full of adventure. He’s the director of outdoor education at Mercersburg Academy in Pennsylvania, has raced sailboats in Bermuda, and enjoys lacrosse, skiing, and rock and ice climbing. Wynn is inspired by his nephew’s outlook and understands the challenges of affording an education. Wynn himself attended PC as a day student while working multiple jobs, often hitchhiking to and from campus and work. To pay for his education, he worked in a brickyard, at a grocery store, a pharmacy, and as a night watchman. He never received financial aid. He said the experience he had at PC helped shape his career as an attorney. “The teachers I had were very good. They gave me a foundation for my future. Besides teaching you how to think, they set up some moral parameters, which continued past college,” he said. Wynn has achieved great success since then and feels indebted to the College for the foundation it gave him. He is a founding partner of Wynn & Wynn, P.C. in Raynham, Mass., a law firm he started with his brother, Thomas J. Wynn, Jr., Esq. ’62, in 1970. The firm has four offices with more than 30 lawyers. Active at PC, he was a trustee for eight years and currently serves on the School of Business Advisory Council and the Providence President’s Council. “This scholarship, along with my continuing involvement with the College, is my way of paying back the education I received there,” he said. FUNDING STUDENTS’ FUTURES Paul F. Wynn, Esq. ’65, whose endowed scholarship fund is valued at over $650,000, wants people to know that donating to PC doesn’t have to be difficult or cost a lot of out-of-pocket money. In addition to cash, Wynn contributes to his fund through: • Gifts from appreciated stock. By giving this way, he receives a tax deduction for the charitable contribution and doesn’t have to pay capital gains taxes. So the donation, while substantial, doesn’t require any direct out-of-pocket funding. Paul F. and Linda Wynn • A $1 million term life insurance policy, where Wynn is the insured, but PC is the policy owner and beneficiary. He pays the policy premiums (about $6,800 per year) through appreciated stock, giving him the same benefits as the direct cash gifts from appreciated stock. P R O V I D E N C E C O L L E G E I FA L L 2 0 1 2 PC NEWS/BRIEFLY PC named partner in online learning project Providence College was one of six institutions selected to use an innovative online learning initiative during the 2012-2013 academic year. Faculty will be using MediaKron, an online tool developed by Boston College for presenting and exploring multimedia course content. Library tech space earns innovation acclaim For study space with the fastest Internet access, TecHub and TechStation, located in the Phillips Memorial Library, is tops with students. Now it’s gained national recognition as well. The National Association of College and University Business Officers chose TecHub and TechStation to receive one of its three national Innovation Awards for 2012. Dr. Erik Chaput ’03 & ’05G, an instructor in the School of Continuing Education, will work with staff of the Phillips Memorial Library to create a website about the Dorr Rebellion, Providence attorney Thomas Wilson Dorr’s 1842 attempt to forcibly change Rhode Island’s governing structure. Dr. Roger Carmosino, associate professor of Spanish; Dr. Edgar Mejía, assistant professor of Spanish; and Dr. Monica Simal, assistant professor of Spanish, will use the technology in the spring 2013 Survey of SpanishAmerican Literature course to map geographic references students encounter in assigned texts and compare them to historical maps. Created by the library and the Office of Information Technology with assistance from the Office of Academic Affairs and the Physical Plant, TecHub and TechStation opened in 2010. TecHub offers the strongest wireless connectivity on campus along with four Mac mini computer terminals and data ports; two collaboration tables, each with a Mac mini computer; a wall-mounted, flat-screen monitor to project images from a laptop; and 50 data jacks. TechStation, located in a corner of TecHub, is a technology and research help desk staffed by student workers. TecHub and TechStation “totally transformed the lower level of the library and allowed us to extensively transform the way we, as a college, provide teaching, learning, and research services to students,” said Dr. D. Russell Bailey, library director and associate professor. >>> 37 BRIEFLY Aquinas scholar named Randall Professor Dr. Reinhard Huetter, an expert on St. Thomas Aquinas, is the Rev. Robert J. Randall Professor in Christian Culture for the 2012-13 academic year. Huetter, a native of Lichtenfels, Germany, is professor of Christian theology at Duke Divinity School. His new book, Dust Bound for Heaven: Explorations in the Theology of Thomas Aquinas (Eerdmans, 2012), was published during the summer. As the ninth scholar to serve as the Randall Professor, Huetter teaches a course in the Liberal Arts Honors Program, Thomas Aquinas on Faith, and will present lectures to the College community during the fall and spring semesters. The Randall Professorship, established in 2002, is named for the priest and scholar who taught at PC for more than 25 years in the Department of English, the Development of Western Civilization Program, and the Honors Program. Website details updates to campus projects Follow the progress of construction projects like the Ruane Center for the Humanities and improvements to athletics facilities at PC’s new “Momentum” website on the College’s homepage (www.providence.edu). The site features a 24/7 view of the progress of the Ruane Center, which will become the College’s signature academic building. Crews completed the concrete footings and foundation in August and installed the steel interior structure in September and October. In addition, Mullaney Gymnasium in Alumni Hall reopened in early October after being closed for improvements in March. The renovated facility features new air-conditioning and soundproofing, as well as new individual seating, videoboards, scoreboards, and an audio system. Work is expected to begin on improvements to Schneider Arena later this fall and to adjacent athletic fields in spring 2013. Top: A rendering of the renovated Mullaney Gymnasium. PC now accepting early decision applications Under a new policy approved in June, prospective students can now apply to Providence College as early decision students by the deadline of December 1. They will receive admission responses in mid-January, along with any financial aid or merit scholarship awards. Those who are accepted under early decision commit to withdrawing applications to any other colleges if accepted to other institutions — as long as they receive enough financial assistance to meet their need. “We want to be able to identify students who have Providence as their first choice,” said Raúl A. Fonts, dean of admission and financial aid. Students still have the option of applying early action, by November 1, or regular decision, by January 15. P R O V I D E N C E C O L L E G E I FA L L 2 0 1 2 PC offers R.I.’s first master’s program in urban teaching Freshman Common Reading selection stirs curiosity Providence College has partnered with Teach For America to offer Rhode Island’s first master’s degree in urban teaching, with a focus on narrowing the achievement gap in urban schools. The program is open to certified teachers with at least one year’s experience working in an urban school and can be completed within one academic year and two summers. This year’s Freshman Common Reading The 10-course, 30-credit sequence will offer concentrations in education administration, middle-level education, special education, literacy, and counseling. Faculty from PC’s undergraduate and graduate schools, as well as professionals from local urban school departments and the Rhode Island Department of Education, will teach in the program. Program featured Rebecca Skloot’s The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks (Crown, 2010), a story about a poor black woman whose cancer cells, harvested in the 1950s, became the source for medical advances into the 21st century. Responding to a campuswide invitation to read the book, 25 faculty, 20 staff and administrators, and 70 student orientation leaders led small discussion groups during orientation for Class of 2016 members and transfer students in late August. The collegewide dialogue continued in September when Henrietta Lacks was the subject of the Academic Convocation address by Dr. Charles R. Toth, associate professor of biology. The book, which raises numerous ethical questions, will be the subject of programming throughout the Twenty-five students and two faculty members extended the academic year last May with a rich, curriculum-based, study abroad experience called “Maymester.” Students took an intense, one-week course on campus, Early Celtic Ireland and Roman Britain: A Clash of Cultures, then explored both countries for two weeks before producing a paper after their return. academic year. FOR MORE ON THE FRESHMAN COMMON READING PROGRAM, VISIT PROV.LY/FRESHMANBOOK The group toured downtown London, Stonehenge, and Hadrian’s Wall; viewed The Book of Kells at Trinity College’s library; and took a trip to a monastery on an island off the southwest coast of Ireland. Now in its third year, Maymester was organized by the Department of History and co-sponsored by the Department of Art and Art History and the graduate program in history. This year’s course was led by Dr. Karen A. Holland ’73, assistant professor of history, and Dr. Despina D. Prassas, associate professor of theology. Above: “Maymester” students and faculty tour Glendalough in County Wicklow, Ireland. 39 FRIARTOWN P R O V I D E N C E C O L L E G E I FA L L 2 0 1 2 BACK IN WILL, DETERMINATION HELP THEROUX ’89 OVERCOME NEAR-PARALYZING ACCIDENT By MIKE SCANDURA Trent Theroux ’89 swims in the pool at PC’s Taylor Natatorium. 41 IN THE DAYS FOLLOWING SEPTEMBER 23, 2002, TRENT THEROUX ’89 SPENT HOURS REFLECTING ON HOW HE COULD RECOVER FROM A NEAR-PARALYZING ACCIDENT. A four-year swimmer at PC, Theroux was kayaking that day in Rhode Island’s Narragansett Bay. A speedboat plowed into him. The propeller severed the major muscles in the left side of his back and carved out five bones in his spinal column. “I remember my feelings as if they were yesterday,” said Theroux, who specialized in the backstroke. “Ten years have gone by in a blink. I remember being in the water, the hospital, and the rehabilitation process. P R O V I D E N C E C O L L E G E I FA L L 2 0 1 2 “I convinced myself as I moved through everything on my wish list that I could do the next one. Once I got to the point of walking I said, ‘I can do this, and now I can do the next one.’ Once I could climb a flight of stairs I said, ‘Let’s do the next one.’” Walking and climbing stairs is one thing. What the Barrington, R.I., resident has done since completing his rehabilitation is another — well beyond the realm of a wish list. Since 2004, he has accomplished the following: competed in two Ironman triathlons; run in seven marathons; trained five days a week at two local swim clubs; and created and completed “Back to Block 2012” on September 8. He swam from Point Judith, on Rhode Island’s coast, to Block Island — approximately 13 miles — to raise more than $40,000 for RISE Against Paralysis. Theroux’s determination throughout his rehabilitation and training was relentless, but grueling. “There were opposing forces within me,” said Theroux, a PC accountancy graduate who is the director of finance for an engineering firm and an adjunct professor of graduate studies at Johnson & Wales University. “My mind wanted to achieve something, but my body physically told me to hold back the reins. My mind was soaring to where I wanted to go, but it took a long time before my body would let me go.” A positive influence throughout his rehab and training was his wife, Jennifer. “She was extraordinarily supportive,” he said. DETERMINED DEMEANOR Those close to Theroux aren’t surprised by his accomplishments. “He’s super-motivated to do what he can do to help people based on what he’s been through,” said John O’Neill, PC men’s and women’s swimming and diving head coach. “You see it in his eyes when you look at him. “He sets goals for himself and has gone right through them. It makes sense in the bigger picture. He willed himself to return to health and be able to accomplish things athletically. “I can’t say enough about his willpower,” continued O’Neill. “You combine that with the support of his family and there really isn’t a limit to what an athlete can accomplish. The lofty goals he set can be a powerful motivator.” Jay Holbrook ’89, a teammate of Theroux’s, saw something during their PC years that convinced him Theroux could overcome any obstacle. “Trent’s always been somebody of exceptional talent,” he said. “The best of the best compete against themselves in terms of how they achieve their ultimate potential. It doesn’t surprise me that Trent’s been a successful individual and has been able to overcome the obstacles placed in front of him. “He’s always loved and lived life to the fullest. When he gets passionate about something, he attacks it with everything he has.” Trent Theroux ’89 trains at Annawamscutt Beach in Barrington, R.I. (Photo by Bill Greene/The Boston Globe) Theroux remains passionate about his PC years, particularly the relationships he maintains with O’Neill and swim teammates. The boating accident only served to heighten his perspective. “The accident put so much of my life into focus,” he said. “It gave me more appreciation of life than I would have had without it.” TO VIEW MORE PHOTOS OF TRENT, VISIT PROV.LY/TRENTPOOL Mike Scandura of Riverside, R.I., is a senior contributor for Providence College Magazine. 43 By MIKE SCANDURA L AM O RI ELLO : ‘FAME’ INDUCTION NOT ALL ABOUT ME P R IOAVRI T F DO EW N CNE I CFA O LLLLE2G0E1 2I FA L L 2 0 1 2 “Humbling” is the adjective New Jersey Devils President, CEO, and General Manager Lou Lamoriello ’63 & ’01Hon. uses when discussing his induction into the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame — his second Hall of Fame honor in three years. Lamoriello, who was selected in the “Builders” category, was inducted in October with former Dallas Stars’ great Mike Modano and former player/current TV analyst Ed Olczyk. “The Hockey Hall of Fame (Lamoriello was inducted in 2009) was predicated on my years in New Jersey,” said Lamoriello. “The U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame is an encompassing situation based on my time at Providence, the (USA Hockey) sports festivals, and the NHL. LOU LA M OR IE LLO ’ 63 & ’ 01 H O N. As president, CEO, and general manager, led the Devils to Stanley Cup championships in 1995, 2000, and 2003, and to the finals in 2001 and 2012 “They’re different in their own way yet they’re very humbling, but it comes from your profession. It’s an indication of the great people I’ve had working with and around me and the players around me. “In a team sport,” continued Lamoriello, “there’s no individual. I was very fortunate in my early years at Providence because of the structure of the athletic department. I played (baseball) for Alex Nahigian and (hockey) for Tom Eccleston. Whenever you get an award in a team sport, you’re really representing everybody with whom you’ve been associated. It sometimes is humbling because you’re in the forefront of everybody else.” Inducted into Hockey Hall of Fame (“Builders” category) General manager of Team USA in the 1998 Winter Olympics and the 1996 World Cup (gold medal) Most successful head men’s Lamoriello is entering his 25th season with the Devils, who’ve won three Stanley Cup championships during his tenure. How does the 70-year-old maintain the enthusiasm and work ethic he exuded as a Friar studentathlete and coach? “Winning keeps you motivated, along with the love of the game,” he said. “You’re also trying to participate in other people’s lives and be influential. If you can help other people along the way, or be part of their success, there’s no greater feeling than when you win and watch the faces of the players and fans and remember the sacrifices they’ve made.” hockey coach at PC (1968-83) with 248 career victories Served as PC athletic director from 1982-87 Inducted into PC Athletic Hall of Fame in 1982 His days at Providence were transformative as well. “The foundation and the support I received with the Dominican influence, I wouldn’t trade for anything,” said Lamoriello. “It was very rewarding to see the student-athletes you coached and helped develop part of their education go on to be successful.” 45 AROUND FRIARTOWN Friars fuel Devils’ run to Stanley Cup finals Three former PC men’s ice hockey players signed NHL contracts during the summer. Jay Leach ’01, Colin McDonald ’07, and Jon Rheault ’08 inked pacts with the New Jersey Devils, the New York Islanders, and the Florida Panthers, respectively. Leach previously played for four NHL teams, while McDonald played for two. Rheault has four years of AHL experience. Defenseman Mark Fayne ’10 (above) was one of seven Providence College alumni who played key roles in the New Jersey Devils’ drive to the 2012 Stanley Cup finals. Three Friar alums race in London Olympics Three great Friar track and field alumni represented their home countries — and Providence College — at the 2012 London Olympics. Kim Smith ’05 (above), a New Zealander who won four NCAA individual titles during her legendary PC career, placed 15th in the women’s marathon in a time of 2:26:59. Smith also competed in the 2004 and 2008 Olympics. Dylan Wykes ’05 of Canada battled oppressive heat and the world’s greatest runners on his way to a 20th-place finish in the men’s marathon. Wykes’ time of 2:15:26 is the fastest ever by a Canadian in an Olympic marathon. Irish runner Stephanie (O’Reilly) Reilly ’01 competed in the 3,000-meter women’s steeplechase. Reilly finished ninth in the second heat, finishing in 9:44.47. Her time was 26th-best of the 44 runners who competed in three qualifying heats. P R O V I D E N C E C O L L E G E I FA L L 2 0 1 2 Fayne, who registered two assists in a pivotal Eastern Conference finals win over the New York Rangers, took a regular shift for the Devils throughout the regular season and playoffs. Devils CEO, President, and General Manager Lou Lamoriello ’63 & ’01Hon. (see pages 44-45) assembled the team, which lost the championship series to the Los Angeles Kings in six games. Former Friar Matt Taormina ’09 played in 30 games for the 2011-2012 Devils, while Chris Terreri ’86 served as goaltending coach and Chris Lamoriello ’94 was the club’s senior vice president of hockey operations. Gates Orlando ’84, who is a scout, and Chris Ciceri ’72, CEO of the team’s Albany minor league affiliate, are also part of the organization. Friar men’s soccer star Marc Cintron ’13 (Piscataway, N.J.) excelled on the international stage last summer while playing for the Puerto Rican national team. Cintron, who was named to the 2012 Preseason AllBIG EAST Conference Team, scored Puerto Rico’s only goal in a 2-1 loss to defending World Cup Champion Spain on August 15. The contest was an international friendly match played in Bayamón, Puerto Rico. Veteran Duke coach to lead PC lacrosse Chris Gabrielli, a six-year Duke University assistant coach who helped guide the Blue Devils to the 2010 national championship, was named Providence College lacrosse coach in June. “Providence College has made a great choice,” said Duke Head Coach John Danowski. “He is a wonderful person, who is a great teacher of the game, with a voracious appetite to learn.” At Duke, Gabrielli served as recruiting coordinator while working primarily with the Blue Devils’ defensive unit. Duke made six NCAA semifinal appearances and won four ACC conference tournament championships during his time there. Gabrielli is a Farmingdale, N.Y., native who was a four-year letter winner at the University of Massachusetts. He coached for three years at his alma mater, followed by a year at Butler before joining the Duke staff. Top: Chris Gabrielli, center, is welcomed as PC’s new lacrosse coach by College President Rev. Brian J. Shanley, O.P. ’80 and Robert G. Driscoll, Jr., associate vice president for athletics and athletic director. Sixteen members of the Providence College women’s ice hockey team earned 2012 Women’s Hockey East All-Academic honors, outpacing all other conference schools by a wide margin. Jessica Cohen ’13 (Anchorage, Alaska) and Jessica Vella ’13 (Pickering, Ontario) were named to the Academic All-Star Team for their outstanding classroom performances. Cohen’s 2012 GPA was 3.97, while Vella’s was 3.87. No other Hockey East team had more than 12 members on the AllAcademic Team. The Friar women’s and men’s swimming and diving teams were recognized for outstanding academic achievement in the Spring 2012 semester. The women’s team’s 3.40 GPA and the men’s team’s 3.14 earned them College Swimming Coaches Association of America (CSCAA) listing as Scholar All-America teams. To qualify for the list, a team must post a 3.0 semester GPA. Track standout Julian Matthews ’12 (Nelson, New Zealand) completed his outstanding academic and athletic career with singular recognition from the BIG EAST Conference. He earned the conference’s Scholar-Athlete Excellence Award for outdoor track, an honor given to one athlete in each of the conference’s 24 sports recognizing academic credentials, athletic accolades, and volunteer service to the community. Goaltender Genevieve Lacasse ’12 (Kingston, Ontario), one of the most decorated players in PC women’s ice hockey history, was selected by the Boston Blades in the second round of the Canadian Women’s Hockey League (CWHL) draft. The Blades are the only U.S.based team in the five-team CWHL, which begins its sixth season this fall. Lacasse, who set numerous PC and Hockey East goaltending records, will balance playing for the Blades with work on Coach Bob Deraney’s staff. She will serve as a graduate assistant, coaching the Friar goaltenders, while pursuing a master’s degree in business administration. >>> 47 AROUND FRIARTOWN Dave Gavitt posthumously awarded NACDA honor Citing Dave Gavitt’s extraordinary accomplishments during his 11-year tenure as Providence College athletic director, the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA) posthumously awarded him the organization’s Cunningham Lifetime Achievement Award in June. It is the association’s highest award. The former Friar basketball coach, who died in September 2011, oversaw the PC athletics program during a period of change and expansion between 1971 and 1982, as the number of varsity sports grew from seven to 24. The driving force behind formation of the BIG EAST, he served as conference commissioner from its founding in 1979 through 1990. He later served as Boston Celtics’ chief executive officer and as NCAA Foundation president. Golf tourneys net $325,000 for athletics Four major golf tournaments sponsored by the Department of Athletics raised approximately $325,000 to support studentathletes at the College. More than 140 golfers and friends attended the annual Cox Sports Friar Golf Classic at the Warwick (R.I.) Country Club in September. The event, which included a dinner and auction, generated more than $110,000 for the Friars Forever Athletic Fund. The fund supports all 19 Division I athletics programs at PC. Three Vision Cup golf tournaments raised more than $200,000 to support the men’s basketball program. Each of the tourneys, which ended with a reception and live auction, drew 18 foursomes. The most recent tournament took place in October at Newport (R.I.) Country Club. Tournaments also were held at The Stanwich Club in Greenwich, Conn., and Wannamoisett Country Club in East Providence, R.I. Top: Men’s basketball Head Coach Ed Cooley, center, welcomes program supporters to the Vision Cup golf tournament at Newport Country Club in October. From left are Jim Mossey ’92, Matt Gaffney ’91, John Regan ’92, and Kurt Kern ’92. P R O V I D E N C E C O L L E G E I FA L L 2 0 1 2 CBS Sports executive tapped to lead BIG EAST Mike Aresco, executive vice president/programming for CBS Sports, was named commissioner of the BIG EAST by the conference’s presidents in August. Aresco, who previously worked at ESPN for 12 years, joined CBS Sports in 1996. He is highly regarded for his breadth of experience and depth of knowledge in intercollegiate athletics. At CBS Sports, Aresco was responsible for managing the division’s college sports properties, including contract negotiations and future acquisitions for the NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship, regular-season college basketball, and bowl football games. He was instrumental in negotiating the landmark agreement with the NCAA that granted CBS Sports and Turner Sports exclusive rights to the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament through 2024. “His knowledge and experience make him the ideal person to lead the BIG EAST in the new world that is collegiate athletics,” said Robert G. Driscoll Jr., PC associate vice president for athletics and athletic director. “We look forward to working with him and seeing the league continue to prosper as one of the top conferences in the nation.” For all classes ending in ’3 and ’8 Though the faces and places on campus change over time, one thing remains the same: PC will always feel like home. Come back to relive the memories and celebrate all that you — and Providence College — have become. . S Y A W AL NOW. Visit the Reunion website at www.alumni.providence. edu/reunion2013, where you can access hotel rates, social networks, and class-specific information. For questions, please call 401.865.1909. Please submit photos from your time at PC for possible inclusion in Providence College Magazine or our Facebook “then and now” photo gallery by emailing alumni@providence.edu with your photo and caption. Reunion 2013 is made possible by the generous support of Liberty Mutual 49 CONNECTIONS By LIZ F. KAY P R O V I D E N C E C O L L E G E I FA L L 2 0 1 2 Colleen Cronin Duffy ’83 knows PC is always there for her. “You don’t even have to ask — help just arrives on your doorstep,” she said. “The Dominicans are there for a lifetime.” Duffy and her husband, Francis Duffy ’83, experienced this firsthand while caring for their daughter, Meghan, who died of bone cancer in 2007. Rev. John S. Peterson, O.P. ’57, National Alumni Association chaplain, “found us at Children’s [Boston Children’s Hospital] at a time when we didn’t expect him but needed him the most,” Duffy said. “That kind of spiritual reinforcement was absolutely key to us getting through the worst thing that a parent can ever endure.” THREE NEW OFFICERS AND FOUR NEW BOARD MEMBERS have been elected to the National Alumni Association Board of Governors, joining the new president, Colleen Cronin Duffy ’83, who previously served as vice president. The board’s new makeup is as follows: Colleen Cronin Duffy ’83, president Michael P. Lynch ’83, vice president Karen R. Monti-Flynn ’80, secretary Charles T. Alagero ’78, treasurer It’s that support that motivates the newly elected president of the alumni association’s Board of Governors (BOG) to give back to the College. She has served one year as treasurer and two years as vice president. Tom Donovan ’61, Class of 1923 – 1964 representative As a fundraiser herself, Duffy said she has a “unique appreciation” of what is required to maintain scholarships for students as well as activities at PC. A former lawyer for MassHousing and Fannie Mae, she leads the Meghan K. Duffy Foundation, named in her daughter’s honor. The organization seeks to ease the financial burden of families with children diagnosed with cancer, as well as provide funding for education. Pamela A. Greene ’90, Class of 1989 – 1993 representative Duffy and BOG Vice President Michael P. Lynch are planning for their two-year terms with Robert Ferreira, assistant vice president for alumni relations. All three are members of the Class of 1983. “I think this is a really exciting time to be leading the alumni association because there is so much going on,” Duffy said. “Investment in the liberal arts through the Ruane Center for the Humanities, the accreditation of the School of Business, and infrastructure improvement to support athletics are all very important indicators of where PC is headed and essential to our goal to be among the top of our peer institutions in the Northeast.” They have chosen several focus areas, including increasing alumni participation at events such as Alumni and Family Weekend, A Night in Black and White, and Reunion Weekend, as well as improving communications with regional clubs and class agents. They also plan more collaboration with the Office of Admission and academic departments. Finally, Duffy and BOG members will work on succession planning to identify leaders so the organization maintains a vibrant board in the future. Mary Pat Larkin Caputo ’79, Class of 1975 – 1980 representative Meredith L. Strokes Calcagni ’04, Class of 2001 – 2004 representative They are joined on the board by these returning members: Michael M. McCarthy, Esq. ’64 Patrick J. O’Brien ’83 James Kane ’94 Michael J. Raia ’05 Susan A. Jamiel ’02SCE Frank T. Sciuto, C.P.A. ’70 Lisa Anne DelPriore Bonalle ’85 Major Michael P. Manning ’97 & ’08Hon. Elizabeth Grace Reilly ’09 Rev. John S. Peterson, O.P. ’57, NAA chaplain Robert Ferreira ’83, assistant vice president for alumni relations In addition, the following at-large members have been named to the board: Monica Clearkin ’07 William Halser ’79 Danica Dayian Iacoi ’85 David Lussier ’62 David C. Morganelli ’89 Marshall Votta ’02 National Alumni Association: www.alumni.providence.edu/naa 51 TAKE NOTE Dominicans celebrate jubilees Three Dominican priests who are PC graduates and remain affiliated with the College celebrated milestone anniversaries of their ordinations at a Mass and reception in St. Thomas Aquinas Priory on campus in June. Rev. John S. Peterson, O.P. ’57, chaplain of the National Alumni Association, who marked his golden jubilee, was the main celebrant. College President Rev. Brian J. Shanley, O.P. ’80, celebrating his 25th anniversary, preached the homily. Rev. Thomas P. McCreesh, O.P. ’65, associate professor of theology, marked his 40th anniversary. Also honored was Rev. Edward R. Daley, O.P., former prior provincial of the Dominican Province of St. Joseph and former chair of the Providence College Corporation, who celebrated his 60th anniversary. Atlanta club unites for Mass, reception Approximately 60 alumni and friends attended the annual Mass and reception hosted by the Atlanta Alumni Club at the Church of St. Ann in Marietta, Ga., on September 16. It was one of the largest turnouts in recent years for the club, which serves approximately 300 alumni throughout the state. The Mass was celebrated by Rev. James F. Quigley, O.P. ’60, associate chaplain of the National Alumni Association. Msgr. R. Donald Kiernan ’45 & ’99Hon. was in the congregation. Bringing greetings to the group at the reception were Kevin Walsh ’90, club president, and Robert Ferreira ’83, assistant vice president for alumni relations. Enjoying camaraderie and refreshments at the Atlanta Alumni Club gathering are, from left, Anthony Roman ’97, Rose Floyd ’12, and Kristen Vangile ’04. P R O V I D E N C E C O L L E G E I FA L L 2 0 1 2 Chicago networking night, welcome reception draw crowds More than 40 alumni, students, and parents attended the Chicago Area Alumni Club’s first Alumni-Student Networking Night. The August event was sponsored by the Office of Alumni Relations and the Center for Career Education. Charles Alluto ’88, president of Stericycle, Inc., was the keynote speaker. Students were encouraged to engage the alumni network — regardless of their major or career ambitions — for internship and shadowing opportunities, as well as career advice. In addition, nearly 85 people attended the Chicago River Summer Cruise in August. Sponsored by the Chicago club and Parents for Providence, the cruise welcomed incoming members of the Class of 2016 and their families to PC. This was the second year the reception was held on the Chicago Line Cruise, thanks to a gift by Terrence and Margaret Johnson ’15P. Top: Leo Latz ’13P & ’15P, a member of the Parents Leadership Council, center, mingles with fellow Friars prior to boarding for the Chicago cruise. Opposite page, top: Mark Gasbarro ’97, right, holds the Jonathan K. Farnum Business Award presented by, from left, Sandra L. Coletta ’80, president and CEO of Kent Hospital and a PC trustee, and Farnum, a hospital incorporator. Opposite page, middle: Army First Lt. Michael Kane, right, gives his Yankee Division service patch to James Ferullo. Gasbarro’s Wines receives foundation business award The Kent Hospital Foundation honored Mark Gasbarro ’97, owner of Gasbarro’s Wines of Providence, with the 2012 Jonathan K. Farnum Business Award in recognition of the store’s philanthropy. Gasbarro’s supported the hospital’s gala in 2010 and a wine dinner in 2011. The award, presented at Kent Hospital’s “Evening of Thanks” reception, symbolizes exceptional leadership and dedication to the institution, located in Warwick, R.I. Gasbarro is a member of the College’s Providence President’s Council and former president of the National Alumni Association. discover the rich and unique culture of southern italy and sicily april 4 – 15, 2013 Enjoy 12 days exploring the hidden treasures of southern Italy and Sicily with PC alumni and friends, featuring stops in Taormina, Alberobello, and the Amalfi Coast. WWII veteran presented degree, service patch In a tradition that began in 2011 and is being continued by alumni ambassadors throughout the East Coast, Rhode Island National Guard Major Michael P. Manning ’97 & ’08Hon. presented an honorary bachelor’s degree in May to James Ferullo, a three-time Purple Heart recipient and a member of the Army Specialized Training Program (ASTP) created during World War II. Also attending the ceremony at a veterans center in Bedford, Mass., were U.S. Army First Lt. William R. Buckley, III ’12 and Army First Lt. Michael Kane, a 2010 graduate of PC’s ROTC Patriot Battalion. Kane, who served in Afghanistan, also presented his Yankee Division service patch to Ferullo when he learned he had fought in the same unit as he. The ASTP was a military training program instituted in 1943 at more than 120 higher-education institutions. The program at PC was interrupted in March 1944 when Ferullo and approximately 400 other students were called to duty overseas. Many never returned to complete their PC degrees. Sixteen ASTP students who attended PC have received honorary bachelor’s degrees to date. journey to the dazzling vineyards and lush olive groves of provence, france october 8 – 16, 2013 Spend nine days with fellow Friars experiencing the colorful scenery of Provence, where sun-drenched beaches and rolling hills tie the Mediterranean to the Alps. For additional travel details, please visit: www.alumni.providence.edu/travel 53 CLASSnotes Sunglasses capture the fancy of students in the bookstore in Harkins Hall in 1944. P R O V I D E N C E C O L L E G E I FA L L 2 0 1 2 54 1 950 s ’58 (2013/55th-Year Reunion) Lionel J. Jenkins ’58 of Smithfield, R.I., a member of the Smithfield Housing Authority Board of Commissioners, was honored with the 2011 Public Housing Association of Rhode Island Champion Award for tireless support of public housing. Earlier this year, he was reappointed to serve a five-year term on the board. ’59 Patrick T. Conley, J.D. ’59 of Bristol, R.I., a professor of history and constitutional law at Providence College from 1963-1988, was appointed the first historian laureate for the state of Rhode Island. In the ceremonial post, created this year by the state General Assembly, he will give lectures, edit state-sponsored historical publications for accuracy, and provide historical information when needed. Conley earned a doctorate in history from the University of Notre Dame. Among his published works are The Makers of Modern Rhode Island (The History Press, 2012) and Rhode Island’s Founders: From Settlement to Statehood (The History Press, 2010). 1 9 6 0s ’60 Joseph M. Cianciolo ’60 of Providence, R.I., was elected treasurer and a member of the Board of Councillors of the American Association of the Sovereign Military Hospitaller Order of St. John of Jerusalem of Rhodes and of Malta, commonly known as the Order of Malta. It is the oldest lay order of the Roman Catholic Church. He has been a member since 1990. Cianciolo serves on PC’s Providence President’s Council and is a former member of the College’s Board of Trustees. Warren C. Howe, Jr. ’60 of Wallingford, Conn., will be honored by the Connecticut chapter of the March of Dimes for his achievements in sports and academics. He was scouted by several professional baseball teams but chose to accept a baseball scholarship to PC, where he was a star player. Howe is the retired vice president of The Travelers Insurance Company. The award will be presented in November at the fifth annual “Elm City Legends” event in New Haven. ’64 The Hon. Francis J. Darigan, Jr. ’64 of Jamestown, R.I., retired from his position as a senior Rhode Island Superior Court judge after a 28-year career. Darigan presided over many high-profile cases, including the prosecution of the owners of The Station nightclub, where a fire in 2003 killed 100 people. A founding board member of the Institute for the Study and Practice of Non-Violence, he remains involved in the community, including working on behalf of St. Michael’s Church, an innercity parish in Providence. He is a member of PC’s Providence President’s Council. ’65 Philip Feiner ’65 of Napa, Calif., wrote an electronic book for children, Did Jesus Have a Cat? Published on Amazon for Kindle and Kindle Apps for iPhone and iPad, the book centers on a conversation between a little boy and his mother after the boy asks, “Did Jesus have a cat?” The cover features a drawing by Leonardo DaVinci. 1 970s ’71 Vasilios J. “Bill” Kalogredis, Esq. ’71 of West Chester, Pa., was selected a “Pennsylvania Super Lawyer” and listed in the June 2012 issue of Philadelphia Magazine and Pennsylvania Super Lawyers magazine. It was the ninth consecutive year he has received the honor. He is a lawyer with Kalogredis, Sansweet, Dearden and Burke, Ltd., a health-care law firm in the Philadelphia area. Kalogredis also wrote an article, “Nine Practice Sale Pitfalls to Avoid,” for Family Practice Management, the journal of the American Academy of Family Physicians. ’74 Raymond L. McGowan, Jr. ’74 of Ivyland, Pa., has served as president of CROWN Americas LLC, based in Philadelphia, since 2008. A class note in the Summer 2012 issue of the magazine incorrectly gave the impression that he had been recently promoted by Crown Holdings, Inc. to president of the company’s North American Food Packaging business. He actually served in that position for approximately a year, prior to being promoted to his current position. Crown Holdings is a leading supplier of packaging products to consumer marketing companies around the world. He is a founding member of the PC School of Business Advisory Council. ’78 (2013/35th-Year Reunion) Francis X.B. Harrington ’78 of Locust Valley, N.Y., managing director of Frank Crystal & Company in New York City, received the Humanitarian Award at the 56th Anniversary Dinner Dance and Casino of AABR, a non-profit organization in Queens dedicated to empowering people who have developmental disabilities. Harrington is an advisory trustee for the North Shore Long Island Jewish Hospital at Glen Cove; a former board member of Nassau County’s Red Cross; and is the former persident of the Long Island Alumni Club of the PC National Alumni Association. John E. McCarthy ’78 & ’97G of Plymouth, Mass., has been selected the new school superintendent in Scituate. He had been superintendent of the Freetown-Lakeville Regional School District since 2009. ’79 James M. Hagerty, C.P.A. ’79 of Warwick, R.I., was appointed executive vice president/ commercial lending and chief lending officer at The Washington Trust Company in Westerly. He oversees all commercial banking activities, including commercial and industrial lending, commercial real estate lending, cash management, and related commercial banking activities. He formerly worked for RBS Citizens Bank and BankBoston, and was finance director for the City of Warwick. >>> 55 1 9 8 0s 19 63 ( 2 01 3/5 0T H -YE A R R E U N I O N ) JAMES A. O’LEARY, ESQ. ’63 I West Warwick, R.I. Senior Partner, O’Leary & Associates, & Member, PC’s Providence President’s Council FACT: In addition to student government and the Friars Club, he participated in Army ROTC for four years at PC. After graduation, he spent a year in Vietnam as an advisor to the South Vietnamese army and a year in intelligence at Fort Bragg, N.C. FAVORITE SPOT ON CAMPUS: second-floor rotunda of Harkins Hall, where his photograph was taken for the “Who’s Who” feature in the Veritas yearbook MESSAGE TO CLASSMATES: “I would just ask them to reflect on what they learned and experienced here at Providence College and to be thankful for it — and to come back and celebrate with their classmates.” ’80 Thomas J. Keegan, Jr. ’80 of Fairfield, Conn., managing director of the Private Banking and Investment Group at the New York City office of Merrill Lynch, was named to Barron’s 2012 ranking of “America’s Top 100 Advisors.” The ranking is based on the volume of assets overseen by the advisors and their teams, revenues generated for the firms, and the quality of the advisors’ practices. Keegan is a co-founder and senior operating partner of the KKM Team, the largest and longest-tenured Private Banking and Investment Group team at Merrill Lynch. He is a member of the College’s Board of Trustees. Jill M. Krieger ’80 of Tolland, Conn., is the new principal at Enfield High School. She was formerly assistant principal at Wethersfield High School for five years. ’81 Karen A. McGee, Esq. ’81 of Falls Church, Va., was named in Washington, D.C. Super Lawyers 2012, published in the May edition of DC Magazine. A partner in the Washington office of Barnes & Thornburg LLP, she was recognized for her practice in intellectual property, nonprofit, and international work. She concentrates her practice in the international trade area and counsels foreign and domestic clients and trade associations. THOMAS M. MURPHY ’63 I Sarasota, Fla., & Dennis, Mass. Retired President, Thomas M. Murphy & Associates, & Member, PC’s Providence President’s Council FACT: He came to PC from Duluth, Minn., to play ice hockey — the first time he had left his hometown. He was senior class vice president, involved in the Friars Club, and featured in the Veritas “Who’s Who,” among other distinctions. FAVORITE SPOT ON CAMPUS: Office of Academic Services in the Phillips Memorial Library MESSAGE TO CLASSMATES: “The four years at Providence College were the most formative years of your lives, very critical to who you are and what you became. ’83 (2013/30th-Year Reunion) Jonathan N. Gueverra ’83, of Big Pine Key, Fla., is the new president of Florida Keys Community College. He had been chief executive officer at the University of the District of Columbia Community College, which he helped to create. In his three years there, enrollment tripled, programs and locations expanded, and more than $10 million in outside funds was raised. He is a native of Trinidad and Tobago. Those years are a part of us. To give other kids the opportunity we had is going to require some sacrifice on our part. Someone made the sacrifice for us, and now it’s our turn to do the same for others.” P RP ORVO ID VE ID NECN ECCEOCLO LE LL GEEGIEFA I FA L L L2L0 2 1 20 1 2 Vincent F. Gulisano ’83 of Scottsdale, Ariz., is the new president of Amware Logistics, LLC in Tolleson. He has a comprehensive back- ground in warehousing-distribution, domestic transportation, supply chain technology, international consolidation, and forwarding services, air and ocean. During a career spanning 28 years, he has held positions as president, CEO, chief customer officer, executive vice president, COO, and senior vice president of global sales and engineering. Nicolina Pirri Kelly ’83 of Portsmouth, R.I., received a Rhode Island Federal Employees of the Year Award for her support and management of Infinity Volunteers, a non-profit that involves high school students in humanitarian projects in the United States and around the world. In addition to administrative support, Kelly helps the students raise money for trips and supplies, and accompanies them on overseas trips to help people in need. She is a computer scientist in the Torpedo Systems Department at the Naval Undersea Warfare Center in Newport. ’84 Scott Mansolillo, Esq. ’84 of West Hartford, Conn., was appointed vice president-chief compliance officer at W.R. Berkley Corporation, an insurance holding company. He provides technical expertise and advice on a consultative basis to the company’s operating units. Mansolillo has more than 25 years of legal, compliance, and business experience, having served most recently as vice president and chief compliance officer-commercial markets for the Hartford Insurance Group. ’86 Michael J. Chapey, C.F.A. ’86 of Wilton, Conn., has joined Prologue Capital LLP as portfolio manager in the Greenwich office. He formerly was managing director at RBS Greenwich Capital for 15 years, working as head trader for the agency’s mortgage trading desk. Alicia A. Moran ’86 of Millsboro, Del., was hired as chief of client services by The Knowland Group, a leading provider of business development solutions for the hospitality industry. She will be responsible for overseeing the end- to-end client experience. Moran has worked as a leader in the hospitality industry for 25 years, including as vice president of client services at Passkey International. Michael Richards ’86 of Nashua, N.H., was appointed to a three-year term on the Pastoral Council of the Diocese of Manchester by Bishop Peter A. Libasci. The council serves as a consultative body to the bishop on matters that pertain to the pastoral life of the Church in New Hampshire. ’87 Steven A. Brown, D.M.D. ’87 of West Greenwich, R.I., was elected president of the Rhode Island Dental Association for 2012-13. He is a partner with University Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Associates in East Greenwich. ’89 Michele B. St. Laurent ’89 of Norfolk, Mass., has been hired by Insight Performance, Inc., of Dedham, a human resources consulting firm for the small and mid-size market, as recruiting practice manager. She leads Insight’s full lifecycle recruiting practice and works with clients to hire top talent to ensure a successful post-hire experience. 1990s ’90 Kevin Dineen, M.D. ’90 of Myrtle Beach, S.C., a pulmonary-critical care specialist, has been selected to serve as the chief of staff at Grand Strand Regional Medical Center in Myrtle Beach for 2012-2013. ’91 Robert A. Mitchell ’91G of Westerly, R.I., who had been principal at Chariho Regional High School since 2000, is the new assistant superintendent for the Cumberland school district. Mitchell has been president of the Rhode Island Association of School Principals since 2007 and >>> Costa ’70 named national program director at EPA Daniel L. Costa ’70 of Chapel Hill, N.C., was named national program director for air, climate, and energy research at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s research campus in Research Triangle Park, N.C. He oversees planning and coordination of research to address emerging challenges in air quality, climate change, and energy. Costa has worked at the EPA for more than 26 years. He is a nationally recognized scientist in pulmonary toxicology and an adjunct professor at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and North Carolina State University, where he lectures, serves on thesis committees, and mentors students. He is a diplomat and past president of the American Board of Toxicology and past president of the Inhalation Specialty Section of the Society of Toxicology, from which he received the Career Achievement Award in 2003. 57 “Like so many other PC students over the past 50 years, I had a study abroad experience that enriched my life in more ways than I can count. There is no substitute for the meaningful learning associated with first-hand exposure to the people and culture of another country.” At Fenway Park celebration, Saint Aubin ’80 meets Henry Kissinger —college president rev. brian j. shanley, o.p. ’80 Patricia S. Saint Aubin ’80 & ’09G of Norfolk, Mass., met former U.S. Secretary of State Henry Kissinger at the 100th anniversary celebration of Fenway Park in Boston. celebrate the 50 anniversary th of Study Abroad at Providence College during Alumni & Family Weekend STUDY A BROA D A D February 16, 2013 reminisce about your global study experiences and reconnect with fellow friar travelers by submitting your study abroad stories and photos to pcabroad@providence.edu. For more information, please visit: prov.ly/abroad-50th PROVIDENCE COLLEGE Saint Aubin said Kissinger took a moment to congratulate her on her election to the Republican State Committee in Massachusetts, where she serves the Norfolk, Bristol, Middlesex District. In the election, she won nine of the 12 towns and finished first in her hometown of Norfolk with 96 percent of the vote. She oversees Republican activities and candidates within the district. Saint Aubin also was elected an alternate delegate to the Republican National Convention held in Tampa, Fla., in August. was named Rhode Island’s “Principal of the Year” by the National Association of Secondary School Principals in 2006. reporting, and audit coordination. Before joining Salus, she was an accountant at the Perkins School for the Blind, Watertown. Patrick J. Dwyer ’91 of Key Biscayne, Fla., the Miami-based managing director-investments of Dwyer & Associates, was included in Barron’s 2012 ranking of the “Top 100 Financial Advisors.” Dwyer & Associates, one of the 10 largest advisory practices worldwide at Merrill Lynch’s Private Banking and Investment Group, earned the distinction for the sixth straight year. The ranking is based on the volume of assets overseen by the advisors and their teams, revenues generated for the firms, and the quality of the advisors’ practices. Dwyer also was quoted in a FloridaTrend.com article, “Where are You Advising Clients to Invest While Still Remaining Cautious?” ’93 (2013/20th-Year Reunion) Theresa Chillianis ’93 of Floral Park, N.Y., general manager of MSG Varsity, a high school sports television network serving the New York metropolitan area, was named one of CableFAX’s “Most Powerful Women in Cable” and was recognized as a CableFAX 100 “Top Regional Player.” She has led MSG Varsity since its debut in 2009. ’92 Maureen E. Gibbons, C.P.A. ’92 of West Roxbury, Mass., was hired by Salus Capital Partners of Needham Heights to be vice president, controller. Gibbons is responsible for recording day-to-day financial transactions, financial Kevin M. McCarthy ’93 of Hanover, Mass., was promoted to senior vice president at Bristol County Savings Bank, headquartered in Taunton. He manages all deposit, loan, and contact center operations. He formerly was financial controller. ’94 Sean A. McDonald ’94 of Hooksett, N.H., a news reporter with WMUR-TV in Manchester, was named co-host of New Hampshire Chronicle, a television news magazine. Meg Mitchell Moore ’94 of Danville, Calif., has written her second novel, So Far Away (Reagan Arthur Books, 2012), the story of a wayward teenager and a lonely archivist whose lives are joined through the discovery of an old diary. The novel is set in Newburyport, Mass., where Moore resided before relocating to northern California with her family. Her first book, The Arrivals (Reagan Arthur Books, 2011), was released recently in paperback. ’95 James A. Mello ’95 of Lebanon, Conn., earned his doctor of education degree in educational leadership from the University of Hartford, where he is the assistant provost for financial planning. Steven M. Zanlunghi ’95 of London, England, was appointed chief executive officer and managing director of Fiat Group and Chrysler Group Automobiles, responsible for all Fiat, Chrysler, Jeep, and Alfa Romeo operations in the United Kingdom, including England, Scotland, Wales, and Ireland. Prior to that, he was director, Chrysler Group Mid-Atlantic Regional Business Center, based in Maryland. >>> Maher ’68 offers invocation at Farmingdale’s centennial, commencement Brian M. Maher ’68 of West Islip, N.Y., director of the Long Island Educational Opportunity Center at Farmingdale State College, gave the invocation at two major college events this past spring. At commencement, Maher asked for a moment of silence to remember two students killed in an airplane crash three days before. “Our hearts are heavy and our spirits are saddened as we face this tragedy together,” said Maher. In April, Farmingdale State celebrated its centennial by rededicating Memorial Oak, a tree planted in 1921 to honor the contributions of World War I veterans. Maher gave the invocation and a history of the oak as alumni, school officials, and local leaders listened and opened a 25-year-old time capsule. Maher, who has been associated with Farmingdale State since 1979, is a past president of the PC National Alumni Association Board of Governors. 59 Seven alumni honored by “Providence Business News” Providence Business News (PBN) honored seven alumni in recent award ceremonies. Four were included in the 2012 “40 Under Forty” competition honoring young professionals for their career success and community involvement. They are: Joseph M. Confessore ’02, vice president and team leader, commercial banking, at The Washington Trust Company; Michael T. Crawley, C.P.A. ’04, audit manager for GC&D LLP; Connie R. Harrolle ’09, founder of Harrolle Consulting Group; and Paul Kessimian, Esq. ’01, a partner with Partridge Snow & Hahn LLP. Three alumni were among the exceptional women from Rhode Island businesses honored at PBN’s fifth annual Business Women Awards program. Sandra L. Coletta ’80, chief executive officer of Kent County Hospital, who is a member of the College’s Board of Trustees, was honored as an industry leader in health care services. Shanna C. Marzilli ’95, executive vice president and chief marketing officer of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Rhode Island, was named a “Woman to Watch” in health care services. Maria Gemma ’97SCE, executive director of the Gloria Gemma Foundation, was named an “achievement honoree” and recognized in the newspaper’s “Women Profiled in Business” monthly feature. Awards were presented during a ceremony at the International Tennis Hall of Fame in Newport, R.I. Four alumni hailed for ‘making a difference’ Four alumni were among the 14 people honored as “Men Who Make a Difference” by the Women’s Resource Center of Newport and Bristol (R.I.) counties at its signature event in the spring. The recipients, selected because they have made a positive impact on the lives of Rhode Islanders, served as celebrity waiters during the 12th annual gala at the Herreshoff Museum in Bristol, R.I. Bernard Manchester ’04, a financial advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in Providence, second from left, co-chaired the event. Honorees were, from left, John J. Rego, Esq. ’88, a lawyer with Rego & Rego Attorneys at Law in Bristol; Andrew J. Molak, D.M.D. ’75, a dentist in Seekonk, Mass.; Matthew J. Leonard, Esq. ’92, a lawyer with Salter McGowan Sylvia & Leonard, Inc. of Providence and P R O V I D E N C E C O L L E G E I FA L L 2 0 1 2 immediate past president of the Mal Brown Club, the Greater Providence Chapter of the National Alumni Association; and Robert Ferreira ’83, assistant vice president for alumni relations at Providence College. The Women’s Resource Center provides domestic violence prevention services to women in need. Services include a 24-hour hotline, counseling, legal advocacy, an emergency shelter, and life-skills training. IRE Medal for investigative producer Hirten ’03 Kevin D. Hirten ’03 of Houston, Texas, an investigative producer for KTRK-TV, the ABC affiliate in Houston, received the IRE Medal, the highest honor bestowed for investigative reporting by Investigative Reporters and Editors (IRE). Swimming success at U.S. Masters Hirten and his news team, which includes a reporter and a photographer-editor, were honored for a series of reports exposing corruption inside several Harris County constables’ offices. The IRE, a non-profit dedicated to improving the quality of investigative reporting, praised Hirten’s team “for the dogged and difficult pursuit of corruption in its own hometown.” As producer, Hirten helped shoot and edit video, do surveillance, file record requests, conduct interviews, and create flash-based web pages to accompany on-air stories. Two alumnae earned multiple top-10 finishes at the U.S. Masters Spring National Championships in Greensboro, N.C. He has worked in television since his graduation from PC, where he studied political science. His website, “Undercover Interactive,” won an award from the Associated Press in Texas for “best special Web content.” Stacy L. Sweetser ’97 of Amherst, N.H., who swam competitively during her four years at PC, captured nine awards, including first in the 100-yard individual medley and second in the 100-yard freestyle, 50-yard breaststroke, 50-yard butterfly, 100-yard butterfly, 200-yard freestyle, and 200-yard medley relay. She competed in the 35-39 age group. Now announcing … John Dolan! John F. Dolan, III ’01 made Boston sports history in July when he served as public address announcer for a Boston Red SoxToronto Blue Jays game at Fenway Park. He was selected as part of the “Guest in the Chair” program in memory of Red Sox PA announcer Carl Beane. Dolan, who has announced and is the primary backup PA announcer for the Boston Bruins and New England Patriots, is believed to be just the second individual to announce for three Boston-area professional sports teams — joining Frank Fallon. Dolan is PC men’s basketball primary backup announcer and was the Friars’ in-game master of ceremonies at the Dunkin’ Donuts Center from 2002-06. He has announced NCAA and BIG EAST Conference championships, and has worked games at 12 colleges and universities in New England and New York. Sweetser, pictured with daughters Grace, 4, and Genevieve, 6, also finished fifth competing with both men and women in the 200-yard freestyle relay and the 200-yard medley relay. Patricia S. Saint Aubin ’80 & ’09G of Norfolk, Mass., finished eighth in the 1,650-yard freestyle and ninth in the 200-yard breaststroke, competing against women ages 50-54. Both women are members of the New England Masters Swim Club. The competition drew more than 3,000 swimmers, 19 and older. 61 ’96 Lenore J. Walsh ’96 of Franklin Square, N.Y., was appointed director of athletics at the State University of New York at Old Westbury. She formerly was associate director of athletics and senior woman administrator for 13 years at New York Institute of Technology, where she implemented a new academic support program for student-athletes, among other accomplishments. She also worked for the New York Athletic Conference, Dowling College, and the Eastern Collegiate Athletic Conference. ’97 John A. Cimino ’97 of Trenton, N.J., has been hired as regional director of business development at CHA in Princeton, a full-service engineering and construction management firm that provides planning and design services to public, private, and institutional clients worldwide. ’99 Jaclyn DeFusco ’99 of Norfolk, Mass., is an account manager for BIC USA, where she has worked for 12 years. 20 00 s ’00 Jaime A. Sharrock ’00 of Belmar, N.J., has been named chief of staff to the president and CEO at The Community Preservation Corporation, a non-profit lender for affordable housing in New York State. She is responsible for operational matters and organizational priorities and will oversee the Facilities and Communications departments. She previously was deputy chief of staff to the commissioner at the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development. ’01 Jennifer DeFusco ’01 & ’08G of Norfolk, Mass., was appointed girls’ varsity soccer coach for the fall season at Framingham High School. The team competes in Division I. DeFusco has taught English and special education at the school for 12 years. P R O V I D E N C E C O L L E G E I FA L L 2 0 1 2 ’03 (2013/10th-Year Reunion) Daniel P. Kelley ’03G of Greenville, R.I., principal at Smithfield High School since 2006, was named Rhode Island High School Principal of the Year by the Rhode Island Association of School Principals. Kelley, who was honored by his peers for excellence in leadership, is a former assistant principal in Cranston. ’06 Martha McCahill ’06 of Portland, Maine, is a targeted case manager at Counseling Services, Inc., coordinating mental health services for youth. She received a master’s degree in social work from the University of Southern Maine in May 2012. ’07 Amy E. Baker ’07 of Washington, D.C., is the new executive director of 2Seeds, an international non-profit focused on projects in Tanzania. She has worked for the organization for three years and, in her new role, will travel to Tanzania several times a year. Baker formerly was national director of development for LIFT, an organization that finds jobs and secures safe housing for low-income families and individuals. 2 01 0 s ’10 Tonianne Moniz ’10G of Providence, R.I., was appointed principal of Garden City School in Cranston. Previously, she was assistant principal of Birchwood Middle School in North Providence. ’11 James P. Cooney ’11 of Basking Ridge, N.J., has joined Barnum Financial Group in Elmwood Park, N.J., as a financial services representative. Barnum, an office of MetLife, Inc., offers a variety of financial products and services, including life, disability income, and long-term care insurance, as well as annuities, mutual funds, and other investment products. Neil D. Marcaccio ’11G of Newport, R.I., was appointed principal of Meadowbrook Farms Elementary School in East Greenwich. He spent seven years in the Warwick school system, first as a special education teacher and then as interim head of the Wyman and Lippitt elementary schools. Kathleen M. Mulhern ’11SCE of Taunton, Mass., was promoted to vice president-marketing at Bristol County Savings Bank. She is responsible for management of the bank’s marketing and public relations functions. ’12 Katrina J. Lipinsky ’12 of Goldens Bridge, N.J., a field organizer for the re-election campaign of President Barack Obama in New Hampshire, led a canvassing trip from Providence to that state to meet and talk to residents. She began as a volunteer and was promoted to campaign staffer, responsible for running operations for a portion of New Hampshire. KEEP UP WITH YOUR CLASSMATES! SHARE YOUR STORIES! Online Visit the Friars Online alumni community: www.alumni.providence.edu/classnote Mail providence college magazine/ class notes Providence College Office of Institutional Advancement 1 Cunningham Square Harkins Hall 404 Providence, RI 02918-0001 Submissions are printed on a space-available basis and may be edited for length and other editorial considerations. EVERY DOLLAR INVESTED IN THE PC FUND AND ANGEL FUND allows us to invest in the things that make a Providence College education meaningful. The things that matter. The things that prepare our students to make a positive difference in the world. Every gift — at any amount — matters. To find out how your donation can elevate the PC experience for our students, visit www.support.providence.edu . 63 SAMUEL J. CHESTER ’34 & ’94Hon. Samuel J. Chester ’34 & ’94Hon., a medical researcher and a philanthropist who was one of Providence College’s oldest active alumni, died July 6 at his home in Cranston, R.I. Mr. Chester studied biology at PC and hoped to enroll in medical school, but his father’s illness forced him to work to support his family. He was successful in business, founding Standard Wire Co. in Cranston and running it for 25 years until his retirement in 1968. He then turned his attention to medical research. Mr. Chester volunteered as a cancer researcher at Rhode Island Hospital, Roger Williams Medical Center, and the Providence Veterans Administration Medical Center. He published two papers and worked to develop a blood test to detect colon cancer. Mr. Chester met his wife, Esther, a pianist and artist, when her musical group needed a violinist to make a quintet. They celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in November 2011. Mrs. Chester died in February. JOSEPH P. VAGHI, JR. ’42D Joseph P. Vaghi, Jr. ’42D, the youngest and the last-surviving of 18 beach masters at the D-Day invasion of Omaha Beach in Normandy during World War II, died on August 25 in Bethesda, Md. Mr. Vaghi was just a 23-year-old U.S. Navy platoon commander and beach master with the 6th Naval Beach Battalion at Omaha Beach on June 6, 1944, during the D-Day invasion. Called “traffic cops in hell,” the beach masters directed the arrival of thousands of troops and evacuated the wounded and dead while under intense German artillery fire and surrounded by land mines and other obstacles. At one point, Mr. Vaghi removed two gasoline cans and several boxes of hand grenades from a burning Jeep, saving the lives of many in the immediate vicinity. He was awarded the Bronze Star Medal for heroism. P R O V I D E N C E C O L L E G E I FA L L 2 0 1 2 Mr. Chester, who also composed songs, was a violinist with the Rhode Island Symphony Orchestra until age 85. A profile written in the Providence College magazine in 1992 said Mr. Chester’s accomplishments “have come from hard work, determination, curiosity, a thirst for knowledge, boundless energy, and a compelling passion and love for mankind.” Mr. Chester most recently attended Reunion Weekend in June, at age 99, participating in the Golden Friars dinner. The Chesters were Bronze Torchbearers in the College’s 1917 Society, a distinction that recognizes lifetime contributions of $250,000 or more. They donated Mrs. Chester’s lithographs to the College and to educational institutions and hospitals throughout the state. In 1996, the College dedicated the Albertus Magnus Science Complex to Mr. Chester, Rev. Charles V. Reichart, O.P. ’32, and Robert H. Walsh ’39 & ’66Hon., citing their “contributions to ensure opportunities for students and academic excellence in the sciences.” A funeral was held July 10 at Temple Am David, Warwick. His battalion was awarded the Cross of War from the provisional French government and, in 2000, received the Presidential Unit Citation. Mr. Vaghi, who also served in Okinawa, was featured in the Ken Burns documentary, The War. Earlier this year, he was presented the Legion of Honor Chevalier (Knight) award by the French government for his heroic contributions to the liberation of France during World War II. The Legion of Honor is France’s highest civilian award and is equivalent to the U.S. Medal of Honor. The founder and owner of an architectural firm that he operated for more than four decades, Mr. Vaghi attended PC on a football scholarship and earned a bachelor’s degree in philosophy. The husband of the late Agnes E. Crivella Vaghi, he is survived by four sons, including Joseph P. Vaghi III ’78, two sisters, and six grandchildren. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on August 30 at the Church of the Little Flower in Bethesda. DEATHS CHAD M. G. DIGREGORIO ’08 Chad M. G. DiGregorio ’08, an archaeology doctoral student and researcher, died on July 17 after a fall while hiking in western Turkey, where he was researching possible thesis subjects. Mr. DiGregorio was working on the Central Lydia Archaeological Survey, a Boston University project in Turkey’s Manisa province. A native of Upton, Mass., the Liberal Arts Honors Program member graduated magna cum laude from the College with an economics major and a studio art minor. His minor required him to take a survey course in art history that started in the Paleolithic period. That experience, in the fall semester of his senior year, inspired him to pursue a career in archaeology, said Dr. Thomas F. Strasser, associate professor of art history. Mr. DiGregorio took another art history course at PC before graduating in 2008, and Strasser invited him to join the Plakias Stone Age Project in Crete. That year, he contributed to the team of researchers making a major discovery of evidence for the earliest sea-faring in the Mediterranean. He worked in finance for one year before following his passion back to the Plakias Project during summer 2009. “You could look in his eyes and see how much fun he was having,” Strasser said. Although he had completed few prerequisites, Mr. DiGregorio was accepted into Boston University’s doctoral program in archaeology that fall, based on the recommendations of senior Plakias researchers. He excelled well beyond expectations, Strasser said. “That first year, Chad didn’t get any [fellowship] money,” Strasser said. “By the third year, he was getting top fellowships in the department.” The professor described him as a “superlative” student and a joy to be around. Strasser published one scholarly article with Mr. DiGregorio, who had passed the exams for his doctoral degree, and they were working on two others. A voracious reader, he quickly made up for the archaeological education he lacked. Strasser recalled during the 2008 dig that Mr. DiGregorio studied a reference book of Paleolithic stone tools. “He read it cover to cover,” Strasser said. Mr. DiGregorio “really did fit the PC ideals — extreme intellectual curiosity, but humbleness at the same time,” he said. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on July 27 at St. Gabriel the Archangel Church in Upton. Samuel J. Chester ’34 Benedetto A. Cerilli ’38 Gabriel M. Cusano, D.D.S. ’42 Joseph T. Giammelvo, M.D. ’42M John H. Gray, Jr. ’42M Joseph P. Vaghi, Jr., USNR ’42D John W. Geoghegan, M.D. ’43 Dr. Alfred R. Rego, Jr. ’44 Joseph A. Bagaglia, Sr. ’46 George P. Bowes ’46 Robert J. Fisher ’47 Edwin F. Mara ’47 Maximilian R. Knickerbocker, Jr. ’48 Elmer A. Burke, Jr. ’50 William J. Greene ’50 Henry J. Noon ’50 John D. Hickey ’51 James P. Thorpe ’51 John Q. Calista, Jr. ’52 Thomas H. Gleason ’52 Bernard E. Meunier ’52 Joseph R. Paolino ’52 Robert J. Shapiro ’52 Richard J. St. Amour ’52 Thomas J. Whitehead ’52 John P. Lage ’54 Rev. Donal R. Kehew, Ph.D. ’55 Frank J. DeLeo, Sr. ’57 Louis T. Sylvia ’57 John J. Smith ’58 Lt. Col. Richard R. Foutter ’59, U.S. Army (Ret.) Donald R. Ouellette ’59 Michael R. DeMeo ’60 David E. Ellis, Sr. ’60 Harry Ellis ’60 Paul G. Bernard ’61 John D. Riley ’61 William J. McVey, Jr. ’62 Vincent J. Nardacci ’62 Frank Toro, Jr. ’63 Leonard J. Bateman ’64 Thomas J. Hunt ’64 Thomas A. Rosazza ’65 George J. Hickox ’66 Christopher M. Smith ’66 The Honorable Richard A. Damiani ’67 Jerome P. Egan ’67 Jerome P. Fisher ’67 Robert E. Phelan, Jr. ’71 Catherine Lang Angell ’72G Albert M. Baldelli ’72 Evelyn Hoag Pickering ’74G Frank L. Rasicot ’74SCE Kevin J. Fergusson ’76 Harry C. Koulouvardis ’78 Karl O. Woodhead ’78 Thomas G. Moran ’80 Timothy J. Murphy ’87 Mary Solomon Lapre ’89G Marc J. Mondou ’90 Amnath Souvannarath ’03 Chad M. G. DiGregorio ’08 Juliana C. Neafsey ’08 Gail E. (D’Ambra) Sullivan (retired staff ) 65 THE LAST WORD MY LADY, JESUS! By REV. JOSEPH J. GUIDO, O.P. GINA AND MARIA. ONE I BAPTIZED AND ONE I BURIED. Gina was born early, a flaxen-haired little girl with pinkish, fair skin and a tiny button nose. She also was born blind and nearly deaf, with severe mental disabilities. Now in her mid-20s, she has never spoken and can communicate only through simple signs: me, you, hungry, wet. Her parents love her as fiercely as they do their other four children, all of whom are gifted and have gone on to success. Still, it is hard for them. How could it not be? As the late Father Thomas Heath, O.P. wrote in his poem, The Confessional, our hearts are “pierced by gentle things/caught in cruel circumstances.” Maria always was petite but at the end she was tiny, a wisp of her former self. She was born in Portugal and raised in an orphanage, her widowed mother too poor to provide for all of her children. The nuns there were good to her, and seeing that she was bright and eager to learn, trained her to be a teacher. But with the move to America and the necessity of learning a new language, followed by marriage and motherhood, it was not to be. She took delight in her daughter, who was graced with her mother’s keen intelligence and became her star pupil. She also faithfully nursed her husband through a long and painful illness. Then it was her turn. In her early 60s, she was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. Relentlessly and without a hint of mercy, the tangle of plaques in her brain robbed her of everything that made her who she was until, in her last year, she was reduced to a silent, blank stare. Or was she? Was she confused, thinking that Mary was her absent mother? Perhaps. But perhaps her answer represents something deeper — an innocent and childlike, yet wholly accurate, experience of Our Lady’s maternal care as immediate and personal. After all, when any of us need her most, is a mother ever other than my mother, with all that this implies and makes a claim to? And what are we to make of Gina? She lives in a residential facility, one again appropriately named: Angelwood. When a Eucharistic Minister brings her Holy Communion, she signs “Jesus” and “!”. The exclamation point is unnecessary but telling. It suggests not only that Gina understands who she is receiving but also her conviction and delight in doing so. In the dimmed and hushed world that Gina inhabits, Jesus comes bright and luminous, loud with peals of delight: hers for him, his for her. We who hear and see well, who think clearly and live lives busy with purpose, often find ourselves surprised by the advent of grace and intimations of the heavenly. We ask, “How can this be?” “How wondrous, special and precious,” we exclaim. And indeed it is. For us, moments of evident grace seem to stand apart from the ordinary rounds of life, serving as a counterpoint to the quotidian and challenging the assumptions that guide our work, family life, and even our faith. But for some among the many who are stripped of all that we hold dear, GRACE IS NO LESS WONDROUS AND PRECIOUS for being ordinary, a Maria had a deep and lifelong devotion to Mary. Pictures of the Blessed Mother adorned her house and later her room in the nursing home; appropriately, it was named Our Lady’s Haven. Although she came to a point where she hardly spoke or ate, there were times when someone would point to one of the pictures of Mary and ask Maria who she was. With the faintest of smiles but knowingly, she would answer, “My Lady.” seamless weave with life as it is lived. In this, they know better than we do, see with greater clarity, and hear what we too often are deaf to. Gina and Maria are right: My Lady, Jesus! Grace always, everywhere, and without limit, for everyone and without exception. Rev. Joseph J. Guido, O.P. is vice president for mission and ministry, assistant professor of psychology, and a counseling psychologist in the Personal Counseling Center. P R O V I D E N C E C O L L E G E I FA L L 2 0 1 2 67 JULY 1, 2011 – JUNE 30, 2012 LATE-AFTERNOON RAIN SHOWERS ARE COMMON HERE IN SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND, especially during the spring. One of 2012’s heaviest downpours visited us on June 7, the day of the long-awaited Ruane Center for the Humanities groundbreaking ceremony. In typical Providence College fashion, we regrouped quickly and moved everything – podium, chairs, decorations, and all – into Phillips Memorial Library. While we were initially disappointed to have our plans disrupted, the library – the heart of College academic life – was an appropriate alternative because it underscored the essential, evolving nature of the PC teaching and learning experience. The spirit of the event was undampened by the rain, and I daresay that everyone involved left that afternoon feeling proud and optimistic. Incidentally, the sun came back out, shining brightly on our community as we celebrated what was truly a momentous occasion in the College’s history. P R OV I D E N C E CO L L E G E I 2 0 1 1 - 2 0 1 2 A N N UA L D O N O R R E P O R T In a sense, that anecdote represents what we are all about at Providence College as we approach the end of 2012. Of course, we are proud of this wonderful institution and all we have accomplished over 95 years. At the same time, with our year-old Strategic Plan as our guide, we are changing and growing with a resolute focus on getting better, and doing better. Mike Ruane himself, the 1971 PC graduate for whom the new building is named (along with his wife, Elizabeth, and their children), addressed exactly that point in his remarks that day when he challenged all of us to pledge daily self-improvement. As a college, we are committed to accountability, ongoing measurement of our progress, and that culture of continuous improvement Mike referenced. Change can be challenging. But, as we saw on June 7 and so many other days in the past year, it can be most rewarding. The Strategic Plan outlines our aspirational vision, and it shows the way to the day when Providence College is all we want it to be. Our plan brings the clarity that helps foster change, and it serves as a rallying point for all of us who embrace our roles in helping PC achieve its destiny. Moreover, I know in my heart that the momentum attached to the Strategic Plan will continue to build as we have more successes large and small, ranging in 2011-2012 from the Ruane Center groundbreaking, to the national championship won by a team of accounting students, to Viola Davis’ breathtaking Commencement Address, along with numerous other developments you have read about in Providence College Magazine. This Donor Report reflects the astonishing generosity of so many of our alumni and friends. I offer my heartfelt thanks to each person who honors us by his or her decision to share precious resources with Providence College. By God’s grace and with the continuing support of our friends, the future of this wonderful institution is as bright as the sunshine that dissipated those clouds on that glorious June afternoon. God Bless, Rev. Brian J. Shanley, O.P. ’80 President 3 DONOR YEARBOOK 2011-2012 A Night in Black and White, Providence College’s annual springtime fund-raising event, reached new heights in 2012, thanks to the leadership of event co-chairs Ted ’86 and Kim ’86 McNamara and Mark ’97 and Susan Gasbarro. Their efforts, bolstered by the work of 63 event committee volunteers, set the stage for what would be a record-breaking fundraiser. Head men’s basketball coach Ed Cooley started the night with a generous pledge, and some 750 guests joined him to give a total of $590,000 — $78,750 of which benefited the Angel Fund. This shattered the previous year’s high of $425,000. The PC Fund provides immediate support for the College’s most pressing needs, while the Angel Fund allows students whose families have encountered unexpected financial difficulty to continue their PC education. Academic excellence stands at the core of the Providence College Strategic Plan with a promise to “establish the College as a nationally recognized, premier Catholic liberal arts college that is a first-choice destination school.” Through the generosity of alumni and friends, that promise will be kept — and elevated. In June 2012, the College broke ground on the Ruane Center for the Humanities, named for Board of Trustees chair Michael A. Ruane ’71 and his wife, Elizabeth. Early on, former trustee Edward L. Scanlon ’55 & ’00Hon. donated a significant gift to jumpstart financial support. When it opens in 2013, the Ruane Center will house programs that define the Providence College academic experience, including the revitalized Core Curriculum, Development of Western Civilization, and Liberal Arts Honors. P R OV I D E N C E CO L L E G E I 2 0 1 1 - 2 0 1 2 A N N UA L D O N O R R E P O R T During Reunion Weekend, members of the Class of 1992 paid tribute to deceased classmates by organizing a brick dedication in memory of Carolyn (Brennan) Haines, Angela (Drainville) Dolan, Martin Graham, Shannon (O’Connor) Hayward, Laura Laflamme, Frederick Matteson, Christopher Rizzi, Ellen (Donovan) Samia, and Liisa (Brown) Tucker. The bricks, which class members purchased through donations, will be installed on Alumni Lane and will be a permanent part of the campus landscape. The Class of 1992 had the second-highest Reunion Weekend turnout with 214 alumni registered. It exceeded fundraising goals with nearly $189,000 in cash and pledges to the PC Fund and the Marty Graham ’92 Scholarship Fund. In February, The Legion Foundation gave $10,000 to support Faith in the City, a program in the Office of Mission and Ministry that helps students answer the College’s call to a life of service. The organization is dedicated to the development of religious, educational, and charitable programs that foster and promote Christian values. The program offers students the opportunity to volunteer through Habitat for Humanity, the NOLA (New Orleans) Service Immersion Trip, and FaithWorks. Through their participation, students learn that to maintain their commitment to service they must develop and sustain an inner spirituality. Decades after benefiting from a Dominican’s generosity to complete his education, an alumnus left the College a $6.5 million bequest. Through his gift, the late Robert H. Walsh ’39 & ’66Hon. endowed the College’s first academic chair in the sciences and added funds to the previously established Robert H. Walsh Scholarship Fund and the Robert H. Walsh ’39 Academic Fund. The scholarship fund supports chemistry majors in financial need. The academic fund provides enrichment grants to students and faculty in the biological and chemical sciences for outof-classroom experiences. Mr. Walsh, a 1917 Society Platinum Torchbearer (lifetime giving of $1 million and above) died in 2011. A celebration of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Scholarship Program, established in 1968 to honor Dr. King’s legacy and provide financial assistance to highly qualified African-American students, recognized the efforts of two individuals who were instrumental in its formation: Dr. Francis “Pat” MacKay and the Rev. Robert A. Morris, O.P. ’44. Since its inception, the program has graduated more than 550 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. scholars, who have gone on to distinguish themselves in a variety of ways by entering careers in medicine, business, law, education, and religious life. MORE THAN 13,500 ALUMNI, PARENTS, FRIENDS, AND CORPORATE PARTNERS provided gifts large and small in support of Providence College during the year ending July 1, 2012. The cumulative impact of that GENEROSITY IS BEYOND MEASURE, and the College’s appreciation for EACH AND EVERY GIFT is beyond words. 5 CLASS PARTICIPATION CLASS GIFTS AND YEAR PAYMENTS 1927 1934 1935 1937 1938 1939 1940 1941 1942 1943 1944 1945 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 1954 1955 1956 1957 1958 1959 1960 1961 1962 1963 1964 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 $280,193 $77,504 $500 $100 $12,100 $4,101,803 $958,137 $7,610 $6,290 $4,025 $1,750 $367 $1,625 $2,650 $2,850 $11,960 $130,850 $16,680 $91,466 $75,875 $22,040 $67,790 $18,895 $31,490 $69,514 $166,305 $154,469 $185,721 $65,319 $292,175 $136,012 $513,181 $481,603 $115,032 $47,109 $61,312 $208,463 $1,354,066 $60,960 $47,173 ALUMNI PARTICIPATION DONORSRATE 2 1 1 1 4 1 5 6 16 6 5 3 6 8 11 33 47 55 65 64 52 54 61 73 83 112 96 119 118 92 144 137 129 131 141 132 140 102 92 84 n/a 50.00% 50.00% 100.00% 57.14% 20.00% 62.50% 42.86% 55.17% 31.58% 25.00% 33.33% 37.50% 40.00% 45.83% 40.24% 35.61% 35.95% 38.92% 40.25% 43.70% 40.60% 39.61% 39.67% 40.29% 38.10% 27.12% 38.39% 37.11% 31.72% 30.90% 33.25% 28.79% 33.16% 28.20% 25.43% 27.45% 24.58% 22.38% 20.79% CLASS GIFTS AND ALUMNI PARTICIPATION YEAR PAYMENTSDONORS RATE 1974 $106,319 1975 $71,283 1976 $82,990 1977 $245,372 1978 $259,696 1979 $279,589 1980 $308,918 1981 $117,053 1982 $147,040 1983 $149,455 1984 $468,513 1985 $143,247 1986 $242,811 1987 $147,237 1988 $145,430 1989 $118,721 1990 $117,627 1991 $101,955 1992 $248,755 1993 $92,035 1994 $58,667 1995 $65,325 1996 $36,639 1997 $44,147 1998 $21,827 1999 $28,561 2000 $16,470 2001 $14,954 2002 $23,082 2003 $22,338 2004 $9,233 2005 $20,509 2006 $10,596 2007 $20,783 2008 $13,635 2009 $12,495 2010 $8,889 2011 $8,366 2012* $32,115 TOTAL $13,945,640 104 133 161 150 196 201 187 174 195 173 187 180 201 214 175 153 158 141 197 160 115 111 133 127 101 118 112 109 111 113 106 94 64 120 110 114 124 96 430 8,280 21.85% 20.21% 23.33% 20.33% 22.40% 21.41% 20.02% 19.55% 21.41% 19.09% 18.37% 18.99% 20.98% 22.29% 18.15% 14.37% 13.78% 13.56% 19.07% 13.54% 10.71% 10.95% 12.25% 11.50% 8.91% 10.49% 9.61% 10.43% 9.66% 9.69% 9.88% 8.77% 5.94% 11.06% 9.86% 9.05% 10.57% 9.08% 45.65% 17.69% Bold class years and participation details indicate reunion years. *Senior Giving 2012 Please note: The dollar figures on these two pages represent cash receipts only. Other pledges and commitments are not reflected in these totals. Married alumni are counted as two donors. If married alumni graduated in different years, their gift is credited at full value in each class year. P R OV I D E N C E CO L L E G E I 2 0 1 1 - 2 0 1 2 A N N UA L D O N O R R E P O R T REGIONAL PARTICIPATION ALUMNI SOLICITED ALUMNI DONORS GIFTS & PAYMENTS 46,793 8,280 $13,945,640 SOUTHWEST MID-ATLANTIC NEW ENGLAND SOLICITEDDONORS SOLICITEDDONORS SOLICITEDDONORS GIFTS & PAYMENTS GIFTS & PAYMENTS GIFTS & PAYMENTS $160,943 $454,581 $10,247,730 WEST COAST SOUTHEAST TRI-STATE AREA SOLICITEDDONORS SOLICITEDDONORS SOLICITEDDONORS GIFTS & PAYMENTS GIFTS & PAYMENTS GIFTS & PAYMENTS $277,392 $728,967 $1,426,014 OTHER MIDWEST SOLICITEDDONORS SOLICITEDDONORS GIFTS & PAYMENTS GIFTS & PAYMENTS $452,330 $197,683 867130 1,396223 274142 1,716376 2,607420 31,7585,573 6,8151,180 1,360236 7 FINANCIAL REPORTS G GIFTS BY SOURCE TOTAL CASH GIFTS D $17,651,159 C E F TOTAL DONORS 13,581 SOURCE CASH GIFTS AALUMNI B DONORS $12,275,732 8,308 CORPORATIONS & FOUNDATIONS $3,067,890 275 CMISCELLANEOUS $568,151 28 D FACULTY & STAFF $74,841 192 EFRIENDS $756,146 1,328 FPARENTS $900,622 3,155 $7,777 295 GSTUDENTS B Note: Alumni includes School of Continuing Education, graduate, and undergraduate, and A trustees and former trustees who are not alumni. Parents include current parents, past parents, and grandparents. DONORS & DOLLARS FY08 FY09 P R OV I D E N C E CO L L E G E I 2 0 1 1 - 2 0 1 2 A N N UA L D O N O R R E P O R T FY10 FY11 FY12 $17.651 13,581 $11.538 13,520 $10.461 14,636 $12.390 DOLLARS RAISED (IN MILLIONS) 14,305 $9.619 14,277 TOTAL DONORS $165M $164M $154M $122M $138M $158M 2008 $136M 2007 $117M $108M $98M ENDOWMENT FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2012, UNAUDITED 2003 2004 2005 2006 2009 FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2012, UNAUDITED *NET TUITION AND FEES B ENDOWMENT SPENDING & INVESTMENT INCOME CATHLETICS D ROOM & BOARD E 61.5% $97,739,417 3.5% $5,576,709 3.8% $5,961,619 23.8% $37,842,588 CONTRIBUTIONS & GRANTS 2.4% $3,843,684 F OTHER/RELEASED FROM RESTRICTIONS 3.5% $5,596,908 G GOVERNMENT GRANTS & CONTRACTS 1.6% $2,501,930 *Tuition net of $54.9 million of financial aid 2012 $159,062,855 D C B OPERATING EXPENSES — USES OF FUNDS A E FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2012, UNAUDITED A INSTRUCTION, RESEARCH & ACADEMIC SUPPORT 45.1% $66,407,093 B *AUXILIARY SERVICES 18.9% $27,800,772 C STUDENT AFFAIRS D INSTITUTIONAL SUPPORT E F † 7.8% $11,469,491 16.8% $24,683,146 INTEREST ON DEBT 2.1% $3,103,640 ATHLETICS 9.3%$13,639,613 F D C B * Expenses associated with student housing and food † Athletic scholarship expenses of $6,571,074 are included under 2011 G E F OPERATING REVENUES — SOURCES OF FUNDS A 2010 A $147,103,755 student financial assistance and reduce net tuition and fees 9 P R OV I D E N C E CO L L E G E I 2 0 1 1 - 2 0 1 2 A N N UA L D O N O R R E P O R T 1917 SOCIETY SINCE PROVIDENCE COLLEGE’S FOUNDING IN 1917, loyal and generous members of the College community have played an integral role in the growth and advancement of our institution. The 1917 Society recognizes alumni, parents, and friends for their enduring philanthropic commitment to Providence College, and in grateful recognition honors those whose lifetime contributions total $250,000 or more. PLATINUM TORCHBEARER SILVER TORCHBEARER Stephen C. Duryea ’82 and Benedicte R. Duryea $1,000,000 and above $500,000 – $749,999 John W. Flynn ’61 and Joan M. Brissette Flynn Anonymous Anonymous (2) Paul R. Galietto ’78 and Anne Marie Galietto John J. Accinno ’46 (dec.) and Jean Accinno Thomas C. Boyan, Jr. ’85 and Dr. Leann Boyan Thomas J. Gilligan ’57 and Marian Gilligan The Angell Foundation Joseph M. Calabria, Jr. ’65 and Sugar Calabria The Hearst Foundations The Lloyd G. Balfour Foundation The Davis Educational Foundation Dr. Vincent L. Hughes ’48 (dec.) and John B. Barnini ’40 E. James Mulcahy, Jr. ’66 and Kathryn Mulcahy The Champlin Foundations The Naddisy Foundation Steven J. Kalagher and Lynne Kalagher (dec.) The Arthur E. Coia Scholarship and Education Fund Robert J. Palmisano ’66 and Jane Palmisano Thomas J. Keegan, Jr. ’80 and Patti M. Keegan William F. Concannon ’77 and Claudia Concannon Kevin C. Phelan ’66 and Anne D. Phelan John F. Killian ’77 and Laura Killian William R. Davis, Esq. ’52 Arthur F. Ryan ’63 and Patricia E. Ryan Alfred A. Lamy ’53 and Barbara D. Lamy The Feinstein Foundation Michael T. Smith ’65 and Jane E. Smith Joseph C. Martirano ’59 and Janet G. Martirano The Maximilian E. & Marion O. Hoffman Foundation, Inc. Francis J. Sullivan ’67 and Judy Sullivan Christopher J. Montalbano ’88 and Julie Montalbano Rev. Joseph L. Lennon, O.P. ’40 (dec.) Paul F. Wynn, Esq. ’65 and Linda E. Wynn Edward M. Quinn, Jr. ’63 and Kathleen Reilly Quinn Bernard G. Mondor (dec.) and Madeline Mondor Mrs. Eileen Menard Hughes Augustine C. Ramos, D.D.S. ’50 (dec.) and Anne Ramos Chester T. Nuttall, Jr. ’55 BRONZE TORCHBEARER Thomas J. Skala ’65 and Rachel Skala Rev. Robert J. Randall $250,000 – $499,999 William D. Slattery, Jr. ’53 (dec.) and Barbara Slattery Robert F. Reilly ’42 and Mary Anne Reilly Anonymous (4) John D. Sullivan ’61 and Maureen Sullivan The Fred M. Roddy Foundation, Inc. John Bowab ’55 Thomas J. Sullivan and Salsey Sullivan Michael A. Ruane ’71 and Elizabeth Ruane Vito D. Buonomano, D.D.S. ’53 and Robert F. Tasca, Sr. (dec.) and Jo Tasca Edward L. Scanlon ’55 and Andrée L. Scanlon Dr. Louise J. Buonomano ’76G Francis R. Trainor, Ph.D. ’50 and Margaret Trainor M. Joseph Canavan ’65 and MaryBeth Canavan Robert H. Walsh, D.Sc. ’39 (dec.) Helena (Mrs. Paul) Cavanagh GOLD TORCHBEARER Eugene T. Voll ’55 The Charles R. & Winifred R. Weber Foundation Dr. Samuel J. Chester ’34 (dec.) and Esther Chester (dec.) William J. Christie ’61 and Maryann M. Christie $750,000 – $999,999 Joseph M. Cianciolo ’60 and Judith H. Cianciolo Howard C. Bedford and Claire Bedford Dr. Thomas J. Coleman ’42 (dec.) and Bebette Coleman William J. Godbout ’64 Mr. and Mrs. James D’Addario and Family Hon. William C. Leary ’60 and Emily Leary David A. Duffy ’61 and Heidi Kirk Duffy “THE PAST, PRESENT, AND FUTURE all make it important to give to Providence College. I have greatly benefited from THE LIFELONG LESSONS LEARNED both in and out of the classroom. Just as previous benefactors have been generous and provided the resources for past generations to BENEFIT FROM THE VALUES AND EDUCATION of the Providence experience, it is my pleasure and responsibility to help provide the same opportunities for future generations.” — Robert J. Palmisano ’66 11 HARKINS SOCIETY NAMED FOR BISHOP MATTHEW HARKINS, D.D., the founder of Providence College, the Harkins Society recognizes those benefactors who have named the College in their estate plans or other future gifts. The College honors these generous members of its community who have established a legacy that shares the vision of its founder and ensures the future of Providence College. Anonymous (4) John J. Finan, Jr., Esq. ’52 and Anita Finan Richard F. O’Rourke ’70 and Mary Ellen O’Rourke John J. Accinno ’46 (dec.) and Jean Accinno John W. Flynn ’61 and Joan M. Brissette Flynn John J. Partridge, Esq. ’61 and Regina Partridge Arthur T. Alcarez ’53 Rev. William D. Folsey, O.P. ’55 Kevin C. Phelan ’66 and Anne D. Phelan Donald Antaya ’43 (dec.) and Mary Antaya Donna Geffner, Ph.D. Vincent T. Plona, Jr. ’64 and Karen Plona Joan M. Arnold ’77 and Michael J. Votalato John J. Glier ’71 and Vicki J. Woodward Augustine C. Ramos, D.D.S. ’50 (dec.) and Anne Ramos John B. Barnini ’40 Alexander F. Grande ’59 and Geraldine Grande Rev. Robert J. Randall Michael P. Barrett ’62 Dr. William P. Haas ’48 and Pauline Haas Robert F. Reilly ’42 and Mary Anne Reilly Howard C. Bedford and Claire Bedford James M. Harkin ’68 George Rogers, Esq. ’58 Norman R. Beretta, Sr. ’60 and Joyce Beretta William D. Harkins ’65 John A. Roque, M.D. ’38 and Elizabeth B. Roque (dec.) Thomas F. Bonniol ’55 (dec.) and Betty Bonniol Rev. Francis J. Hicks ’63 Michael A. Ruane ’71 and Elizabeth Ruane Harold L. Bornstein and Maureen Bornstein Rev. John J. Hurley, Jr. ’61 William D. Russell ’69 and Pamela A. Russell Roland A. Bouffard ’60 William M. Incera ’77 Francis T. Ryan ’62 and Devote M. Ryan John Bowab ’55 Dr. Francis J. Jackson ’54 and Mrs. Nancy McMahon Frank A. Sarra Thomas C. Boyan, Jr. ’85 and Dr. Leann Boyan Mary E. Jacobs ’83 Edward L. Scanlon ’55 and Andrée L. Scanlon Vito D. Buonomano, D.D.S. ’53 and Alfred A. Lamy ’53 and Barbara D. Lamy John R. Schumann ’69 Thomas G. Leahy ’70 Peter E. Shanaghan ’80 and Connie Shanaghan Raymond T. Butkus ’73 and Mary E. Livingston Dr. Louise J. Buonomano ’76G Hon. William C. Leary ’60 and Emily Leary John R. Sheil ’43 and Beverly Sheil Carl J. Cappadona, C.P.A. ’65 and Anne Marie Cappadona Elaine Perry Liming ’83G Anthony Sion, Jr. ’56 and Lillian Sion Mary Pat Larkin Caputo ’79 and Gene Caputo Daniel A. Luciano ’70 and Sidria Luciano William D. Slattery, Jr. ’53 (dec.) and Barbara Slattery Alphonse R. Cardi, M.D. ’38 (dec.) and Elvira Cardi Stephen P. Lynch, Jr. Harold J. Smith, Jr. ’79 and Roseann Smith Brian P. Cavanagh ’71 John J. Mahoney, Esq. ’65 and Angela Mahoney Francis J. Sullivan ’67 and Judy Sullivan Joseph K. Cembrola ’72 and Joan Cembrola Joseph C. Martirano ’59 and Janet G. Martirano Peter Sullivan and Janice Sullivan Samuel J. Chester ’34 (dec.) and Esther Chester (dec.) Michael J. McCarthy ’80 David J. Syner, C.P.A. ’71 and Frances Syner Gregory S. Christenson ’89 and Eileen H. Christenson ’90 Robert J. McClellan ’59 Nancy J. Thomas ’76 Joseph M. Cianciolo ’60 and Judith H. Cianciolo Kevin G. McGuire ’76 Bruce C. Traficante ’69 John W. Clegg ’53 and Lillian Clegg Thomas R. McLaughlin ’84 and Karen Killoy McLaughlin ’84 Francis R. Trainor, Ph.D. ’50 and Margaret Trainor Thomas J. Coleman, M.D. ’42 (dec.) and Bebette Coleman Bernard G. Mondor (dec.) and Madeline Mondor Elizabeth M. Van Houten ’76 Jean-Marie Coletta ’88 William F. Morris ’50 and Dorothy Morris Richard L. Velleca ’67 and Susan Ann Velleca Paul A. Courcy ’67 and Carol Courcy Coleman Morrison ’47 Mark T. Voll ’69 and Raymonde D. Voll Christine Petteruti Crean ’78 and John Crean Timothy C. Moynahan, Esq. ’61 Robert H. Walsh, D.Sc. ’39 (dec.) Raymond A. Creegan III ’70 and Jeanne Creegan John R. Mullen, M.D. ’78 William F. Wayland ’58 and Lorna Wayland Gerald M. Crotty ’50, K.S.G. Thomas M. Mulvey, Ph.D.’64 Paul F. Wynn, Esq. ’65 and Linda E. Wynn Donald F. Davies ’56 Christopher F. Murphy ’74 and Heidi W. Murphy Maurice E. Yandow, Jr. ’53 and Marilyn Yandow William R. Davis, Esq. ’52 Thomas M. Murphy ’63 and Terri Murphy William J. Zaryski, Jr. ’73 and Donna Zaryski Brian G. Dobbins ’70 and Susan Dobbins John R. Napoletano ’77 Eugene J. Ziurys, Jr. ’56 and Regina S. Ziurys Colleen Cronin Duffy ’83 and Francis P. Duffy, Jr. ’83 Francis X. Nihill ’64 and Cathy Nihill Victor W. Zuffoletti ’62 and Carol Zuffoletti Col. John J. Durant ’55 and Jean Durant Roy A. Noble ’62 Francis M. Dwyer ’59 and Emmy Dwyer Chester T. Nuttall, Jr. ’55 Chester Files ’07G Michael P. O’Brien ’99 and Meaghan E. O’Brien P R OV I D E N C E CO L L E G E I 2 0 1 1 - 2 0 1 2 A N N UA L D O N O R R E P O R T “I attribute my passion for and generosity to Providence College to MY GRATITUDE FOR THE EDUCATION I RECEIVED, and most notably, the influence of Father Hickey, my former professor of physical chemistry. IF YOU WANT TO REACH THE TOP IN RESEARCH, you need a solid education.” — Robert H. Walsh, D.Sc. ’39 & ’66Hon. (dec.), on his $6.5 million bequest in support of science education and research 13 ST. DOMINIC SOCIETY The St. Dominic Society is the leadership giving society at Providence College. Named for the Dominican Order’s founder, the society includes alumni, parents, friends, faculty, and staff whose annual contributions of $1,000 or more play a vital role in supporting the College’s educational and spiritual mission. Providence College gratefully recognizes those whose generosity sets a standard for others to follow. 1934 Presidents Circle Rev. Robert A. Morris, O.P. Benefactors Circle Leopold M. Trifari, M.D. (dec.) Presidents Circle David M. Tracy Founders Circle Rev. Joseph L. Lennon, O.P. (dec.) 1941 Scholars Circle Joseph A. Coccia (dec.) Presidents Circle James T. Clifford Paul P. Dunn, M.D. 1942 (70th Reunion) Presidents Circle Henry J. Coffey Robert F. Reilly Albert Resnick, M.D. 1943 Scholars Circle John R. Sheil Veritas Circle Dr. Francis J. Jackson Presidents Circle Hon. Dominic F. Cresto Richard E. Curran Professor Joseph E. Earley Raymond J. Gallogly Thomas J. Kean Robert J. Phaneuf, M.D. Victor H. Shaw, Jr. Philip G. Sullivan, M.D. Charles T. Toomey Founders Circle William R. Davis, Esq. Presidents Circle Michael A. Fay Edwin F. Mara (dec.) Founders Circle Robert H. Walsh, D.Sc. (dec.) 1954 1952 (60th Reunion) 1947 (65th Reunion) 1939 Presidents Circle William J. Riley (dec.) Presidents Circle Francis M. James, M.D. Paul B. Plunkett Edmond B. Raheb, M.D. 1946 Presidents Circle Msgr. Michael W. Dziob Richard A. LoRicco, Esq. Charles A. Schlegel, D.D.S. William J. Tracey Maurice E. Yandow, Jr. Veritas Circle Anthony F. Merlino, M.D. 1944 1938 1940 1951 Presidents Circle Louis J. Siy Founders Circle Samuel J. Chester (dec.) Veritas Circle John J. Conroy A. Louis Mariorenzi, M.D. 1949 Veritas Circle Anthony J. Montalbano, Esq. Scholars Circle J. Douglas Nisbet, Sr., M.D. Presidents Circle Rev. James A. Driscoll, O.P. Presidents Circle Richard M. Duignan, Jr., Esq. John J. Finan, Jr., Esq. William F. Magee, Jr. Paul F. McCormack William C. Quinn Alfred Toselli, M.D. 1950 Founders Circle Dr. Francis R. Trainor Scholars Circle Hon. Donald F. Shea 1955 Founders Circle Edward L. Scanlon Trustees Circle Chester T. Nuttall, Jr. Presidents Circle Thomas L. Brayton, Esq. Lt. Col. Santi DiRuzza Ralph P. Gentile Col. Vincent P. McDonald James A. McGrath Edward G. McPhail William T. Nero George T. Patton David P. Sutton, Esq. Michael R. Virgilio 1953 Trustees Circle Alfred A. Lamy Presidents Circle Augustine Colella, M.D. Gerald M. Crotty, K.S.G. Stephen A. Fanning, Jr., Esq. Normand J. LeComte Ralph F. Madonna John F. McMahon, Jr. William F. Morris Ralph A. Pari Benefactors Circle Vito D. Buonomano, D.D.S. John W. Clegg Presidents Circle Charles F. Banfield Richard J. Cobb, M.D. GIVING CIRCLES FOUNDERS TRUSTEES BENEFACTORS VERITAS SCHOLARS PRESIDENTS CIRCLE CIRCLE CIRCLE CIRCLE CIRCLE CIRCLE $50,000 & ABOVE $25,000 – $49,999 $10,000 – $24,999 $5,000 – $9,999 $2,500 – $4,999 $1,000 – $2,499 P R OV I D E N C E CO L L E G E I 2 0 1 1 - 2 0 1 2 A N N UA L D O N O R R E P O R T 1956 Presidents Circle Raymond W. Caine, Jr. Lawrence S. Collamore Col. John W. Lowe Myles W. O’Connor Raymond A. Pannone Paul S. Quinn, Esq. Ronald M. Sullivan, Esq. 1957 (55th Reunion) Veritas Circle Normand H. Dugas Presidents Circle Hon. Robert F. Arrigan Roderick J. Boucher Cornelius Collins Andrew C. Corsini Thomas F. Malloy E. James Monti, Jr., M.D. John J. Morrissey John A. Murphy, M.D. Dr. Edward Rooney Dr. Richard G. Skalko 1958 Benefactors Circle Robert P. Blessing Edward L. Maggiacomo, Esq. Veritas Circle Richard J. Shaker Scholars Circle Hon. Frank Caprio F. Richard Cunningham, D.D.S. Michael C. McIntyre William F. Wayland Presidents Circle Jeremiah F. Camarota Michael F. Cristoforo James G. Hagan Hon. C. Judson Hamlin William A. Hanlon Thomas C. McDermott II Joseph Pacitto Richard J. Quatrano 1959 Founders Circle Joseph C. Martirano Benefactors Circle Thomas H. Quinn, Esq. Veritas Circle Col. Frederick F. Mullen Paul J. Sears Scholars Circle Vincent F. Kane, Esq. Fernand Lavallee Jean D. Madden, Jr. Presidents Circle Hon. Richard B. Bessette Major Arthur G. Boucher Col. John V. Brennan Basil F. Cronin Thomas C. Cummings, Jr. Robert C. Gallo, M.D. Edward J. Keegan, Jr. Raymond J. Labbe John M. Lane Joseph F. Lyons John F. Maynard, M.D. Robert J. McClellan Daniel J. McLaughlin Joseph G. Rego Jack Sullivan James P. Sullivan Robert F. Tremble Most Rev. Paul H. Walsh 1960 Founders Circle Hon. William C. Leary Benefactors Circle Dale P. Faulkner, Esq. Veritas Circle David W. Carroll, Esq. Joseph M. Cianciolo Warren C. Howe, Jr. Scholars Circle Dr. Roland A. Bouffard Dr. Laurent Gousie Presidents Circle Norman R. Beretta, Sr. Peter R. Bortolan Thomas J. Grady, Esq. Ronald R. Jalbert Arthur R. Langlais Joseph P. Lyons James Mailhot, M.D. Thomas R. McCauley Thomas P. McKeon, Esq. Richard A. McStay Thomas P. Moore, Jr. Dr. Paul F. O’Malley James F. O’Neill John R. Wheeler Msgr. John J. Williams 1961 Founders Circle David A. Duffy Trustees Circle William J. Christie, CLU, CHFC Benefactors Circle Dr. Charles J. Goetz John D. Sullivan Veritas Circle John W. Flynn Joseph P. Lombardozzi, M.D. Col. Roger F. Maguire, USA, Ret. Thomas J. McKiernan John J. Partridge, Esq. Albert J. Stackpole Scholars Circle James P. Carty, Esq. David T. Greenleaf, M.D. Hon. William J. Sullivan James Tarmey Raymond F. Welch, Jr. Joseph F. Zielinski 1963 Founders Circle Edward J. Quinn Arthur F. Ryan Benefactors Circle Thomas M. Murphy Veritas Circle Paul J. Austin Leonard R. Byrne Rev. Francis J. Hicks Gerald Marsocci, M.D. Presidents Circle John S. Babiec Col. Edward J. Bailey, M.D. Stephen M. Burns Francis R. Dietz Ronald J. Doane Thomas M. Donovan Harold E. Fox, M.D. Rev. John J. Hurley, Jr. Edward A. Iannuccilli, M.D. Hon. Paul S. Kelly Timothy C. Moynahan, Esq. Thomas F. O’Herron, Esq. Robert K. Owens Paul J. Pisano, Esq. Peter F. Wall Scholars Circle James A. O’Leary, Esq. 1962 (50th Reunion) Golden Anniversary Benefactors Circle Robert W. Fiondella, Esq. Vincent L. Greene John R. Thompson, Jr. Veritas Circle William F. Markey, Jr. Ronald P. Stride Scholars Circle Alfred C. Angelone David G. Lussier, Esq. Victor W. Zuffoletti Presidents Circle Dr. Richard J. Grace Dermot T. Healey Harry M. Iannotti, M.D. Hon. Joseph A. Keough Major John M. MacDonald, Jr., Ret. Bernard L. Madden, Jr. Edward J. McElroy, Jr. John P. McGeough H. Kenneth McNulty Thomas M. O’Brien, Jr. Charles H. Riley, Jr., Esq. Hon. Joseph F. Rodgers Leo J. Roy Presidents Circle David E. Donnelly, Sr. Dr. Frank Egan Bruno W. Frigo Francis M. Fusco Dr. Anthony J. Lisska Joseph W. Ryan, Sr. Robert M. Silva, Esq. 1964 Trustees Circle Francis J. Devlin, Esq. (dec.) Veritas Circle Hon. Francis J. Darigan, Jr. Donald P. Kamm, M.D. Frank J. Masso Timothy J. Sullivan Scholars Circle Robert C. Dugan Dr. Philip E. Jones James E. LeBlanc Robert J. Mathieu, Esq. John T. Walsh, Jr., Esq. Robert K. Walsh, Esq. Presidents Circle James L. Carroll John P. Cove Gerald C. DeMaria, Esq. David M. Iacino Dr. Raymond G. LePage John M. Lukasiewicz MORE THAN 1,800 St. Dominic Society members collectively donated $16 MILLION, which is 90 percent of total private funds raised by Providence College in 2011-2012. While this report details St. Dominic Society giving, Providence College enjoys and appreciates financial support from more than 13,500 generous benefactors. A report listing all gifts is online at www.support.providence.edu/DonorReport12. 15 Paul H. Martin Michael A. McNamara Francis X. Nihill Peter D. Nolan, Esq. Allan S. Noonan, M.D. Vincent T. Plona, Jr. Michael A. Rocchio, M.D. 1967 (45th Reunion) 1965 Veritas Circle Richard J. Stolz Founders Circle Joseph M. Calabria, Jr. M. Joseph Canavan Thomas J. Skala Michael T. Smith Benefactors Circle Joseph W. Farrelly Donald J. MacNeil, Esq. John J. Mahoney, Esq. Paul F. Wynn, Esq. Veritas Circle Leonard F. Clarkin, Esq. Presidents Circle Dr. James L. Alves Edward J. Byrnes, Esq. Carl J. Cappadona, C.P.A. Robert E. Casey Matthew S. Coyle Robert J. Dilzer, Jr. Francis J. Hall Dr. Raymond P. Heath John J. Keough John E. Moran, Jr. John P. Moriarty Michael J. Murphy Brian T. O’Connor, Esq. Dr. Ralph J. Spohn Edward R. Tasca 1966 Founders Circle E. James Mulcahy, Jr. Robert J. Palmisano Kevin C. Phelan Trustees Circle Anonymous Veritas Circle Michael F. Demcsak, Jr. Trustees Circle Robert M. Fried Benefactors Circle Donald L. Goodrich David P. Langlois, Esq. Joseph T. McAleer P. Warren McGoldrick Terrence E. McMahon Vincent P. Meyers David C. Moretti Robert A. Poll John S. Quinn John C. Revens, Jr., Esq. John R. Schumann William J. Synnott, Esq. Scholars Circle James F. Brennan Lawrence E. Derito D. William DeRosa, Jr. James R. McGuirk, Esq. Daniel V. McKinnon, Esq. Capt. John T. Mitchell Joseph L. Orlando 1970 Presidents Circle Michael T. Byrnes Ronald A. Calabria Herman L. Clary T. Richard Cuffe, Jr., Esq. John J. Doherty Dr. Philip M. Dooher Hon. Michael A. Higgins Bryan V. Maguire, Esq. David L. Maxcy Joseph J. McGair, Esq. Paul A. Pelletier John E. Quinn Richard L. Velleca Scholars Circle Walter J. Flaherty III Ronald Szejner, Esq. 1968 Scholars Circle Bernard C. Brady Stephen M. Cronin Joseph DeAngelis, Esq. Robert T. Loos, Esq. Presidents Circle Joseph Brum Thomas B. Healy John I. Kent Brian M. Maher Thomas J. McAndrew, Esq. Alfred Scullin, Jr. Robert J. Simone Capt. Peter R. Smith, USN Budio J. Thomas, D.O. Scholars Circle Robert E. Mecca David B. Monaghan, Jr. 1969 Presidents Circle James P. Benedict, Sr. John F. Bielagus, Esq. W. Ronan Campion Joseph P. Capossela, Esq. Thomas P. Carty William C. Duggan Robert J. Kennedy, Jr. Thomas P. McCormack, M.D. John T. O’Neil John T. O’Neill Scholars Circle Hans P. Nef David C. Novicki, D.P.M. James T. Sheehan Bruce C. Traficante Robert J. Van Amburgh Veritas Circle Raymond M. Murphy Presidents Circle David E. Amaral Joseph B. Carty, Jr., Esq. Edward M. Fogarty, Esq. Ellis H. Hall, Jr., D.D.S. John F. Halligan Earl D. Kelly, Jr. P R OV I D E N C E CO L L E G E I 2 0 1 1 - 2 0 1 2 A N N UA L D O N O R R E P O R T Founders Circle Dr. Philip J. Whitcome (dec.) Benefactors Circle J. Peter Benzie, Jr. Peter W. Ghiorsi Frank Richard Presidents Circle William H. Bave, Jr., Esq. John W. Canty Robert J. Donovan Michael R. Dufort Stephen W. Irwin Joseph A. Lenczycki, Jr., Esq. Mark S. McGovern Frank T. Sciuto, C.P.A. Edward J. Stepka, Jr., D.M.D. Charles E. Sunderland David P. Winters 1971 Founders Circle Michael A. Ruane Benefactors Circle Charles J. Foster Everett B. Gabriel John J. Glier David J. Syner, C.P.A. Veritas Circle Robert P. Badyk Charles M. Borkoski Vasilios J. Kalogredis, Esq. Michael W. Kramer Scholars Circle Hon. William T. Connell Carmine J. Dellena, Esq. Brig. Gen. Richard L. Ursone Michael J. Zimmer, Esq. Presidents Circle William J. Flynn Jeffrey D. Harris William F. O’Neil Dr. Raymond L. Sickinger 1972 (40th Reunion) Benefactors Circle John J. Murphy III Edward M. Sullivan Scholars Circle Jon H. Albanesius David E. Martinelli Kevin G. McGrath Michael A. Troy Presidents Circle John J. Darby, D.D.S. Edward J. DiMartino, Jr. Michael R. Irwin Paul M. Lenahan Joseph G. Meny, Jr. Robert G. Peirce Kenneth J. Ryan Paul F. Whalen Kurt E. Zecchin 1973 Veritas Circle Fay Frank Rozovsky, J.D., M.P.H. Scholars Circle Michael A. DelPonte Albert P. Hulley Paul J. Matrullo, D.D.S. Thomas A. McCarthy Presidents Circle Martin J. Doblmeier John M. Donahue Michael J. Donohue, Jr. John P. Garrity William A. Longo, M.D. William J. Lynch Dr. Donna T. McCaffrey William P. McGillivray Martin F. McGrath, Jr. Hon. Kevin P. McMahon Neal A. Price, C.P.A. Charles S. Samborski, D.D.S. John G. Tamburro, Esq. Marjorie C. Tarmey William J. Zaryski, Jr. 1974 Founders Circle Christopher F. Murphy Benefactors Circle Dennis J. Smith Scholars Circle Robert P. Novicki, D.P.M. Joseph M. Orlando Albert J. Puerini, M.D. Presidents Circle John A. Barber Peter D. Cassidy George J. Charette III Robert T. Foley Richard F. Kless Gerald H. Levesque Mary J. McGair Joan Gianola Mekrut William A. Mekrut John C. Ready, Jr. George L. Santopietro, Esq. Carolyn Downs Wheeler Paul G. Wielgus 1975 Trustees Circle John C. Ollquist Benefactors Circle Brian P. Burke, Esq. William F. Concannon Veritas Circle Kathleen A. Bello Kenneth J. Richardson Veritas Circle Ronald H. Lataille Mark T. Voll Scholars Circle Russell E. Peck, Jr. Kathleen Caldwell Taddei Leonard C. Taddei, Jr., D.M.D. Scholars Circle Joan M. Arnold John J. Houlihan, Jr., Esq. Stephen P. Sanford Anthony W. Scorpio Michael M. Woody Presidents Circle Dr. Peter A. Andreone David C. Birtwistle Kathleen Marian Carroll Philip J. Fanning, Esq. Daniel K. Flaherty, Esq. Joseph A. Gemma Eva Weston Davis Dr. Earl F. Jackman Dr. Chickery J. Kasouf Paul A. Kearney, Jr., M.D. Donald C. Lewis, Jr. Ann Manchester-Molak Andrew J. Molak, D.M.D. Mary Paolino Richards 1976 Trustees Circle Heidi M. Kenny Rhonda Padovano Ollquist Benefactors Circle Dr. Louise J. Buonomano Veritas Circle Edward D. Cimini, Jr. Diane Armada Greenberg Richard J. Miga, Jr. Scholars Circle John F. McGrath, Jr. Robert P. Meyer Joanne Speroni-Woody Margaret Martin Weber Presidents Circle Kevin M. Cassell Daniel J. Kennedy Teresa Supple Kless Maryanne Doherty Knott Michael J. Mallin Mark R. Patterson Stephen R. Provost Virginia Cicale Provost David E. Revens, Esq. Michael J. Rogers Stephen M. Silvestri, Esq. 1977 (35th Reunion) Founders Circle John F. Killian Christopher F. Virgulak Nancy Spirito Virgulak Trustees Circle Catherine Little Bert Presidents Circle John T. Capetta Daniel L. Fitzgerald Angela Carcone Goelzer Joseph P. Hassett, Jr. Kathleen H. Leibfried Kevin L. McCartin Joseph B. McCormack James W. McDonnell Raymond D. Mountain III Richard D. Parrillo David M. Pereira Alice Leona Reilly Kevin F. Reilly Mary-Ellen Sposato Rogers Joseph C. Salvadore, Esq. Thomas E. Spignesi, D.M.D. Lisa D’adcabbo Szewczul Lynn Nocera Verraster 1978 Founders Circle Paul R. Galietto Trustees Circle Robert T. Gorman, Jr. Benefactors Circle Domenic M. Coletta Donna Chevalier Cupelo William F. Cupelo, Esq. A. Michael Lombardi John R. Mullen, M.D. Veritas Circle John D. Condon James M. Drinan William E. Hogan Robert E. Kearney, M.D. Scholars Circle Francis X. Harrington James J. Johnston, Jr. Christine Kubaska Kalinowski Robert J. Kalinowski Joseph A. Nagle Ellen Doherty Walsh Presidents Circle Charles T. Alagero Jo-Ann Bichun Camerota Salvatore C. Camerota Maureen Moise Conlin J. Richard Crowley Mark V. Dunham Gail A. Dyer Gary E. Enos Kathleen M. Farren Lt. Cmdr. John W. Hannen, Jr. Ralph A. Landi Steven J. Maurano Marybeth Corrente Mountain Michael T. Napolitano, Esq. Edward F. O’Donnell J. Richard Ratcliffe, Esq. Jane Hickey Silvestri David N. Sousa Christine Trifari Joseph P. Vaghi III Michael J. Zipp 1979 Founders Circle David J. Aldrich Maureen Davenport Corcoran Trustees Circle Alice Haynes Gorman Benefactors Circle J. Gregory Hoffman Veritas Circle Brenda Hunt Basson Steven D. Basson Dennis W. Burke Michael F. Cavallaro Renamarie Manning DiMuccio Robert A. DiMuccio Robert D. Finan Peter A. Finnegan Richard W. Smith, M.D. Scholars Circle MaryJane Casey Donohue Michael F. Donohue, Jr. Christopher M. Foskett William R. Hasler M. Cynthia Houlihan Kathryn Nassaney Johnston Steven J. Lamendola Michael A. Lee Sheila Kennedy McEnery Edward A. McLaughlin III John T. Nailor Debra Mollicone Simone Presidents Circle Daniel A. Calenda Mary Pat Larkin Caputo Mary R. Casey, Esq. Thomas A. Conlin, Jr. Celeste Giovanni Coyle John J. Coyle Joseph R. DeLang Jane E. Doran, Esq. Sarah A. Flanagan Richard A. Fritz Jeri Oliva Gilling Mary Sharkey Gleason James M. Hagerty Robert P. Hamilton Susan Biesadecki Hamilton Mark R. Heissenbuttel John M. Iacoi, Esq. Christine Lynch O’Hurley Neal T. O’Hurley Debra Perry Ozug Paul D. Price Frank R. Proto Claire Cox Reardon Capt. Robert H. Sellman III Paul Silva, Esq. M. Elizabeth Fusco Tikoian 1980 Founders Circle James J. Kelly Trustees Circle Anonymous Thomas P. Corcoran Sharon Treacy Driscoll Thomas J. Keegan, Jr. Benefactors Circle Robert J. Clark Susan Berg Clark Sandra Schenck Coletta Dennis J. Langwell Roderick H. Lichtenfels Regina Ward McLean Kerry I. Rafanelli, Esq. Scholars Circle Jayne Farrell Hasler John T. Loughran Michele DiSalvo McHugh John P. Murphy Louis R. Rotella Presidents Circle Robert P. Audette, Esq. Nancie O’Hara Coogan Elizabeth O’Leary Fludder John J. Garrahy, Esq. Kevin P. Hagerty, D.M.D. James M. Kalashian Dr. Francine Newth John P. Nolan Laurel Dixon Nolan Patricia Moan Proto Michael W. Reardon Maria A. Tasca Debra Mahoney Wohlberg 1981 Benefactors Circle Patrick J. Canning Mark A. Flaherty Veritas Circle M. Elizabeth Oleksak Cochrane Diane O’Neill Finan Glenn R. Graham Gary T. Malloy John P. McCaffrey Mary Sullivan Rossello Scholars Circle John R. Formica, Jr. Gina Gencarella Lynch Presidents Circle Francis R. Acunzo Paul J. Alagero Judith E. Barrett 17 Stephen J. Caldeira Kevin T. Clare John V. Conte, Jr., M.D. Mallory D. Davis Kathleen Hughes Dibble Daniel R. Gaccione, M.D. Barbara Cottam Garrahy Dr. Maryellen Gilroy Mary Wesolowski Golia Stephen T. Golia Terrence W. Keegan Lee Merkle Kemper William L. Labbe Charlotte M. Lee Patricia Fournier Moran Stephen P. Murphy M. Teresa Paiva-Weed, Esq. Sandra J. Radcliffe Roderick L. Ryan, Jr. 1982 (30th Reunion) Trustees Circle Stephen C. Duryea Benefactors Circle James J. Murphy Veritas Circle Dennis G. Aucoin Edward J. Gately Jane Driscoll Henesey James G. O’Connor Scholars Circle Col. John P. Collins Kevin M. Donovan Robert M. Duffy, Esq. Sharon Stetkiewicz Duffy Elizabeth Flynn Lott Ann Sharkey McCormick David E. Mikula George C. Mulry III Nancy Nero Panciocco Presidents Circle Kenneth J. Albano, Esq. Robert G. Baynes, Jr. Daniel J. Cushing Michael L. Desautels Jeanne Dube Patricia Lynch Dwyer Mary Beth Rooney Faucher Thomas P. Flaherty Ronald A. Izzo Lucy Hopkins Kuhn Kathryn Grant Labbe William R. Logan Christopher L. Mahler Jean Sullivan Piazza Maureen Vaughn Potvin David H. Rennie Joseph W. Tedesco, Jr. Stephen L. Villecco M. Peter Woloohojian 1983 Benefactors Circle Stephen W. Burbage Nedria Nora Greco Ronald J. Greco Patrick G. Mee Veritas Circle James M. Broderick Colleen Cronin Duffy Francis P. Duffy, Jr. Sharon Roveda Kennedy David P. Leggiadro Francis X. Morris Katherine Tellier Murray Scholars Circle Brian J. Davies Diane Furdon Donovan Christopher P. Lydon Michael P. Lynch Frank Mergenthaler Edwin J. Ryan, Jr. W. Brian Stark John A. Zannini Presidents Circle Peter E. Dorman, Jr. Joanne Queally Ecclesine Robert Ferreira, Jr. Francis X. Figueroa, M.D. Steven M. Fludder Judith Van Schelt Jones, Esq. John F. McCarthy, Jr. Judy McNamara Murphy Patrick J. O’Brien Geoffrey M. Parrillo, D.M.D. Michael A. Patriarca Annette Amaral Picerne Elizabeth Tynan Quinn John H. Quinn, Jr. Susan Treacy Smith Thomas P. Sorbo, CFA Thomas O. Sweeney Kathleen Livacz Velischek Randy J. Velischek 1984 Founders Circle Anonymous Yvette M. Boisclair, Esq. Trustees Circle Kenneth D. Canestrari Benefactors Circle Michael J. Joyce Stephen Taylor Veritas Circle Michael F. Connolly, Esq. Jeffrey S. Gannon James A. Iacoi, Esq. John R. Kennedy Stephen F. Sypek Scholars Circle Karen Ann Leary Bisegna Damian F. Carroll Mark D. Logan Nancy Miller Logan David A. Martel Presidents Circle Jeff A. Annecchino P R OV I D E N C E CO L L E G E I 2 0 1 1 - 2 0 1 2 A N N UA L D O N O R R E P O R T Patricia Foley Annecchino Michael F. Broderick Andrea J. Corcoran Kevin J. Ecclesine Kathleen Murphy Hagerty Thomas P. Hogan, Esq. John F. Malpiede Kathryn Bisegna Martz Joseph P. Mazza John C. Mealey Mary Ellen Westdyk Mikula Patricia Wright O’Brien Edward J. Olivier David E. Preston Dr. Nancy Ragosta-Mazza Frederick P. Roitz Magda Haddad Roitz Mark G. Sylvia, Esq. David E. White 1985 Founders Circle Thomas C. Boyan, Jr. Benefactors Circle Kathleen Rossi Taylor Veritas Circle Carl R. Ficks, Jr. Wendy Russo Galano John E. Giberti Danica Dayian Iacoi, Esq. Stephen P. O’Neill Jennifer Alcarez Smith Thomas F. Smith III Scholars Circle Anthony C. Bisegna Mary-Kate Garro Carroll Robert J. Farrell, Jr. Joseph P. Gencarella Lois Sassone Lavelle Daniel J. McMorrow, Jr. Stephen T. McSweeney Mark W. Moore Patricia Costigan Moore Presidents Circle Hon. Karen Lynch Bernard Diane Prophet Brauer Paul G. Brauer Kathryn Mastronardi Davis Mark P. Davis Jeffrey A. Desrosiers Lori Gaziano Desrosiers Peter DiBiasi Lisa M. Gould Matthew S. Nisbet Stephen F. O’Sullivan Deirdre Reilly Prescott Leslie Carroll Sweeney Michael F. Sweeney, Esq. 1986 Trustees Circle Maura Hurley Chapey Michael J. Chapey Edward M. McNamara Kimberley Allen McNamara Benefactors Circle Anonymous Sean M. Corridon Richard E. Gotham Hugh T. Hurley III James M. Mahn Molly Higgins Mahn Veritas Circle Noreen M. Bishop James S. Carroll Andrew J. Falcone Karen Murphy Falcone Susan H. Lena Tracilee Delano O’Neill John J. Powers Robert J. Reilly Deborah Thomas Slater Scholars Circle Lisa Sabatini Bousquet Laura Dennen Callahan Timothy C. Entwistle James P. Fregeau Sheila Matthews Goggins Paul F. Hanley Christopher W. Holzwarth John R. McCarthy Jane Sullivan Nickodemus Eric D. Peterson Thomas A. Schissler Presidents Circle Hon. Fred J. Anthony Richard N. Bohan, Jr. Edward J. Burbage Eloise DeSantis Cahaly John F. Conley Patrick T. Crowe Peter Dallow David P. Depietri Janice Hanbury Fahy Sean P. Fahy Thomas M. Fortin Filippo S. Guerrini-Maraldi Lisa Brown Langley Arthur J. Leonard, Esq. Carolann Greco McCarthy Amy Cleary Mealey Carolyn E. O’Malley, R.N. Susan M. Pacheco John C. Petersen John M. Powers Margaret T. Riley, Esq. Robert C. Rubino Henry A. Silva Timothy C. Stotz Christopher J. Walker Susan Tower Walker 1987 (25th Reunion) Silver Anniversary Trustees Circle Kevin P. Quirk Benefactors Circle Kelly Cloherty Corridon Michael T. Glynn Veritas Circle James Augur, Jr. John A. Cervione John F. Chipman Marialice Alter Chipman Richard J. Gorman Kathleen Murphy Kirkwood Michael J. Kirkwood Charles G. O’Connell, Jr. Lauren Barba Powers Veritas Circle Kimball S. Bullard III Michael T. Flanagan Amy Peet Pace Richard J. Pace Nicole Lynch Reilly Scholars Circle Maria Higgins Connors Sean C. Connors, Esq. Patrick Davenport Dr. Thomas V. Lanna Patrick T. Ramge James B. Regan James E. Tuite Scholars Circle Robert J. Bothwell Susan Fallon Bothwell James B. Corscadden III Michael J. Cusack Kathleen McNicholas Entwistle Patricia Hannon Holzwarth Mark R. Lefebvre Donald F. Naber Karen Rose Patchell Mark E. Patchell Brian F. Ward Presidents Circle Paul A. Brown William H. Creamer Barbara Ehret Crowe Kevin J. Delane Suzanne Frost Delane Louis F. Dempsey James E. Dengler Dr. Michael C. Furia Warren C. Howe III Alexander F. Incera Robyn Lagasse Incera Thomas A. Makin, Sr. Michael J. McBreen Nancy R. McFeeley John T. Murphy Mary Jane Lynch Prybylski Robert F. Robben Kathleen Reall Ryan, Esq. Joseph M. Sabitoni Dr. Anne Boule Spear Jeffrey M. Warner Presidents Circle Charles A. Alutto Marjorie Hennigan Alutto Edward T. Broderick Peter A. Callahan, Esq. Scott D. Corrigan Sheryl Sendlenski Dalpe Stephen T. Dalpe Anne Krasutsky Dengler Anne Fitzpatrick Donahue Maryann Perry Drogan Peter F. Drogan Maureen Beatty Duggan Patrick J. Duggan Gregory R. Faulkner, Esq. John P. McCarthy Maureen Grady McDonald Robert S. McDonald John J. McFeeley Ann Daly Mongey James P. Mongey Kathleen Cronin Moser Sheila White Robben John P. Wallace 1990 Benefactors Circle Christopher J. Montalbano Benefactors Circle Susan Svitila Esper 1989 Veritas Circle Eileen Harkins Christenson Sean M. Cochrane Veritas Circle Dawn Burgess Crouch Timothy P. Doherty Jason J. Godin, Esq. Kelly Casey Godin Michael C. Shepard Scholars Circle Richard E. Charron Presidents Circle Kevin P. Beatty Margaret McAneny Beatty Michele Judge Hodges Sean M. Horrigan Brian J. King Joanne Walter Loce Edward A. Lopes Gerard P. Maron Douglas McNulty Ricardo C. Nario, Jr. Christine Haddon Serowik Brendhan S. Shugrue Natalie Pospolita Silverstein Megan Condron Smith Erin Kearns Urkiel William S. Urkiel, Jr. Susan Murphy Ursino Vincent P. Ursino, Jr. Founders Circle Caron Duffy Young Trustees Circle Dina Santopietro Quirk Benefactors Circle Kara Corridon Gotham Paul G. Maguire Michelle Charon Thompson Peter Q. Thompson 1992 (20th Reunion) Founders Circle Jennifer Greer Dooher Michael W. Dooher Scholars Circle Paul B. Goucher Timothy J. Scanlon Veritas Circle John E. Butterworth Gregory S. Christenson Peter J. DiFilippo Laura Nicolette Keenan Donald F. Sacco Joseph C. Walsh Founders Circle Karl W. Anderson Kathleen Fowley Anderson 1991 Trustees Circle Matthew F. Gaffney Presidents Circle Kate McCarthy Brown Christopher F. DePalo Donna Unwin Faulkner Thomas P. Grace Jacqueline M. Hennessey Elizabeth Duffy Makin John J. Mangano Shelley M. McBride, D.M.D. Janet Pomer McCormack Michael T. McCormack, Esq. Katherine Phillips O’Connor Stephen I. Savino John F. Shine Benefactors Circle Anonymous Jane Aries Joyce David Manganaro 1988 Paula E. Hassett Mark W. Koczan John F. Manning Jeffrey M. Serowik Scholars Circle Melissa Darezzo Brasso Dr. Herbert J. Brennan Melissa DiSanto Brooks John R. Dias Mary-Jo Wilkinson Gagliardi Christine Rudolph Luchun Michael C. Luchun Theresa Cairns Peterson Julie Tyrrell Tuite Christian D. Vara Benefactors Circle Thomas T. May Robert R. Gaudreau, Jr. Nicole Lausin Scott Presidents Circle Stephen J. Angell Dr. Brian P. Ceresa Bettina Veeder Dugan R. Christopher Dugan Thomas J. Fay, Esq. Annemarie Coen Feldman Veritas Circle Megan Anderson Hurley Michael J. Hurley GIVING CIRCLES FOUNDERS TRUSTEES BENEFACTORS VERITAS SCHOLARS PRESIDENTS CIRCLE CIRCLE CIRCLE CIRCLE CIRCLE CIRCLE $50,000 & ABOVE $25,000 – $49,999 $10,000 – $24,999 $5,000 – $9,999 $2,500 – $4,999 $1,000 – $2,499 19 Brian T. Kirkwood Robert T. LoBue Armand A. Milanesi Scholars Circle Timothy C. Archer Cynthia Pettella Christie Michael P. Corbi Joseph M. Guerrero Kurt W. Kern James R. Paquette Vincent A. Repaci, Jr. Matthew B. Rice Natasha Kobylanski Rice Christopher S. Woods Benefactors Circle Jonathan C. Ashe Jeffrey T. Scott Veritas Circle Mark J. Ruggeri Michael J. Tucker Scholars Circle William J. Christie, Jr. Richard M. Dunphy Mark T. Fitzgibbon Barbara Regan Glinka Kevin C. Leahy Tracy Smith Leahy James P. O’Grady Frank P. Orlowski Erin Walsh Paquette Michael J. Schumann Kristen Kirwan Trapp Todd A. Trapp Susan Mezzanotte Woods James W. Dugan Deanna Smith Flynn Sean M. Flynn Robert A. Freeman John M. Greeley R. Traxson Hallagan Marilyn Pompeo Monturio Robert Sabatino Caroline Wood Stott Jonathan D. Stott 1994 1996 Benefactors Circle Duane M. Bouligny Presidents Circle Tricia McNamara Caracappa Matthew C. Conroy Daniel A. Driscoll Joseph P. Gately Marybeth Scavone Hughes, M.D. Matthew J. Leonard Alisa DiGianfilippo Loiselle Edmond A. Loiselle III Patrick F. Millette Jane Benson Nightingale Albert N. Tornatore Ann Gibbons Willauer 1993 Presidents Circle Courtney McCarthy Affanato James P. Cambio Peter A. Chartier Mark J. Devine Jeremy A. Duffy Jennifer Laramee Gately Patricia Golden Hubbard Brian C. Kroll Natalie Machado Leonard Veritas Circle Anne Pinard Gill Kristen Loftus Hibbert Mark A. Hibbert Leslee DuPont Ruggeri Veritas Circle Matthew J. Ambrogi Barrett C. Brown Brendan S. Minter Lynn Schwartz Minter Scholars Circle Kenneth F. Begasse, Jr. John O. Gengo Anne Leegan Quinn Scholars Circle Elizabeth Tinney O’Grady Joanna Bell Repaci Holly Charles Slattery John W. Slattery Presidents Circle Deirdre Colescott Bottamini Theresa Edo Freeman Justin J. Glasgow Francis V. Murphy David M. Pridham Bridget McMeel Rohmer Presidents Circle Anonymous Paul G. Annunziata Wendy A. Cofran William R. Daley Steven F. Dorval Glen M. Petraglia Patricia A. Sickinger LuBara D. Simpkins 1997 (15th Reunion) Presidents Circle Megan Gibbons Glasgow Deirdre Driscoll Lemoine Brian P. Ley 1999 Veritas Circle Maura Cignetti McDonald Scholars Circle Elizabeth Hackett Smith Presidents Circle Todd M. Brabazon Dr. Gladys A. Ganiel Casey J. Horton J. Patrick Judge Michelle McLaughlin McHugh Sean M. McHugh Cynthia Fenton Wallace Jeffrey S. Wallace 2000 Presidents Circle Jason T. Ialongo Alexis Deignan Soloff 2001 Presidents Circle Kerri A. Jacklets Erik M. Tynan Veritas Circle Mark U. Gasbarro Harold P. Gill III Scholars Circle Dr. Michael C. Pescatello 1995 Benefactors Circle Joshua A. Bischoff Maria C. Schwartz Presidents Circle Austin N. Croshere Matthew P. Gibney William H. Masterson Sean P. Newth Thomas J. Sheehan Lynn M. Souza Veritas Circle Denise Bienenstein Tucker Scholars Circle Kristen S. Gallagher Patrick R. Quinn 1998 Scholars Circle Nicholas A. Coleman Steven R. Napolillo Presidents Circle Tina Verrengia Angell Sarah M. Calabria GIVING CIRCLES FOUNDERS TRUSTEES BENEFACTORS VERITAS SCHOLARS PRESIDENTS CIRCLE CIRCLE CIRCLE CIRCLE CIRCLE CIRCLE $50,000 & ABOVE $25,000 – $49,999 $10,000 – $24,999 $5,000 – $9,999 $2,500 – $4,999 $1,000 – $2,499 P R OV I D E N C E CO L L E G E I 2 0 1 1 - 2 0 1 2 A N N UA L D O N O R R E P O R T YOUNG ALUMNI ST. DOMINIC SOCIETY PROVIDENCE COLLEGE IS GRATEFUL to its recent graduates for making a significant impact on the College’s future. Realizing that their capacity to give may not be as great as that of more established alumni, the Young Alumni St. Dominic Society recognizes leadership giving based upon year of graduation. 2002 (10th Reunion) 2006 Presidents Circle G. Russell Griffiths Kaitlyn Kenney-Walsh Matthew P. Pilat Liam O. Walsh Presidents Circle Ryan D. Brogan Veritas Circle Michael J. Corsi 2003 Scholars Circle Christopher D. Bole Paul E. Smyth Presidents Circle Anonymous Matthew R. Berk Tiffany Lawrence Gaffney David C. Holman Tania Gallone Ialongo Christen L. Rinaldi 2004 Presidents Circle Thomas A. MacDougall 2005 Veritas Circle Nicole A. DiFilippo Ryan A. Gomes Presidents Circle Robert F. Campbell Daniel P. Gleason Christopher J. Judge Young Alumni St. Dominic Society Nathan P. Breglio Curtis B. Ranta Maura Robertson Rioux Scholars Circle Leo Mogavero Young Alumni St. Dominic Society Rebecca D. Stanglein William R. Strobel Kristin E. Yandow 2007 (5th Reunion) Presidents Circle Mark J. Dillon John P. Yodzis Young Alumni St. Dominic Society Capt. Benjamin P. Dalton Gregory S. Kerr Melissa M. McGow Conor P. Murphy Michael J. Verzino 2008 Presidents Circle Michael M. Tikoian Young Alumni St. Dominic Society Paul E. Coyne Kevin H. MacLean Katherine G. Breen Andrew H. Dana Mary K. Dolan Jack H. Easley Christine M. Flannery Melissa L. Goosmann Christopher M. Houlihan Andrea L. Lynch Kevin H. MacLean Abby E. Maguire Lauren M. Miano Jennifer A. Morgan Kiley A. Morgart Jeffrey F. Peterson Maureen A. Rousseau 2009 Presidents Circle Christopher J. Hessenius, Jr. Katelyn M. Markus Young Alumni St. Dominic Society Steven D. Annunziato Katelyn J. Feeney Michael J. Foley Meghan E. Holden Ryan J. Holt Daniel E. Houde Catherine F. Perna Gina F. Rossi Katherine A. Schock Sara K. Stowell Nicholas J. Tedford Ted G. Tracy Maria Andrea d. Urrutia Ryan P. Whalen Nora S. Yousif 2010 Veritas Circle John J. McDonald Presidents Circle Teresa C. Bertels Young Alumni St. Dominic Society Brian J. Allen Kevin K. Angliss, Jr. Charles M. Baldelli Jeremiah A. Begley Owen R. Bligh Rachel J. Chamberlain Thomas A. Coan Allison M. Cohen Matthew H. Crane Jacqueleen N. DeSisto Justin G. Ferrante Kevin C. Higgins Christopher J. Huber Garrett E. Kanter Courtney L. Nelson Michael C. O’Hara Daniel E. Parisi Andraya B. Pulaski Kyle P. Ramer Scott S. Tashjian 2011 Young Alumni St. Dominic Society Marissa D. Barrera Maggie S. Cadigan Patricia A. Carroll Kevin J. Cassidy Meaghan A. Doherty Francesca M. Genova Linnea C. Gies Lillian E. Glueck Daniel J. James William R. Kalinowski Claire P. Kelly Michael K. Kriner Christopher W. Lyon William F. Mastrianna III Amanda E. Mathieu Lindsy T. Michaels Nicholas A. Mikula Emily C. Morris Liane T. Nadeau Kelli M. O’Donohue Gregory G. Pappas Meng K. Phou Michelle T. Pinsonneault Ryan D. Powers Justine M. Preble Caroline J. Rende Elizabeth M. Roscillo Jenna J. Skaar Alexandra R. Sullivan Christopher T. Torello Courtney P. Wallin “To me, St. Dominic Society membership is a WAY TO GIVE BACK TO A SCHOOL THAT HAS LAID THE FOUNDATION FOR MY FUTURE. The values, esteem, and sense of self that Providence College has instilled in me are a result of the generosity of others who believed in the VALUE AND IMPORTANCE OF FINANCIAL LEADERSHIP.” — Amanda Mathieu ’11 Note: Class lists include alumni from undergraduate, graduate, and School of Continuing Education programs. While this report details St. Dominic Society giving, Providence College enjoys and appreciates financial support from more than 13,500 generous benefactors. A report listing all gifts is online at www.support.providence.edu/DonorReport12. 21 MORE THAN 80 NEW COMPANIES joined the St. Dominic Society Corporate Partner Program in fiscal year 2011-2012, bringing TOTAL MEMBERSHIP TO 182. Engaged learning — that hands-on, real-world experience that extends knowledge far beyond classroom walls — is a defining part of the PC academic experience. In 2012, more than 100 students in 21 disciplines showcased the fruits of their research and scholarship at the third annual Celebration of Student Scholarship and Creativity. The celebration was made possible in part by a three-year, $250,000 grant from the Davis Educational Foundation, titled Fostering a Culture of Student Engagement. GIVING CIRCLES FOUNDERS TRUSTEES BENEFACTORS VERITAS SCHOLARS PRESIDENTS CIRCLE CIRCLE CIRCLE CIRCLE CIRCLE CIRCLE $50,000 & ABOVE $25,000 – $49,999 $10,000 – $24,999 $5,000 – $9,999 $2,500 – $4,999 $1,000 – $2,499 P R OV I D E N C E CO L L E G E I 2 0 1 1 - 2 0 1 2 A N N UA L D O N O R R E P O R T CORPORATIONS AND FOUNDATIONS CORPORATIONS AND FOUNDATIONS PLAY A POWERFUL ROLE in advancing the mission of Providence College. Each year, gifts from these organizations support academic programs, student and faculty research, scholarships, fellowships, capital projects, and community engagement initiatives. Providence College is pleased to recognize the leadership support of the following corporations and foundations that contributed $1,000 or more to the College in 2011-2012. Founders Circle Anonymous The Angell Foundation Ayco Charitable Foundation Fidelity Investments Goldman Sachs Group The Hearst Foundations W. Bradford Ingalls Charitable Foundation The Rhode Island Foundation Sovereign / Santander State Street Corporation The United Way Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program Charles R. & Winifred R. Weber Foundation Houlihan Trust Jerob Enterprises, LLC Joseph Tavone Painting Company Kerry I. Rafanelli, Attorney at Law Learning By Giving Foundation, Inc. The Legion Foundation Leopold M. Trifari Trust Morgan Stanley The Naddisy Foundation, Inc. PricewaterhouseCoopers Charitable Foundation, Inc. This End Up Furniture Co., Inc. John Thompson Foundation UBS Verizon Trustees Circle Bank of America Barnes & Noble College Booksellers, Inc. College Access Foundation of California ExxonMobil General Electric Company Greater Cincinnati Foundation KPMG LLP National Grid Foundation Nelligan Sports Marketing, Inc. PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP Fred M. Roddy Foundation, Inc. Edward J. and Virginia M. Routhier Foundation Shawmut Design and Construction Wells Fargo Veritas Circle Anonymous Able Engineering Services Aero Mechanical, Inc. Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. Cassidy Turley FHO Charles River Associates Chelo’s Restaurants Community & Philanthropic Services, HSBC Creative Office Pavilion Deloitte & Touche US, LLP Deutsche Bank Americas Foundation Dexter Credit Union FM Global Foundation Gasbarro’s Wines of Federal Hill Gilbane, Inc. Glynn Hospitality Group, Inc. GOTGOMES, LLC Hasbro, Inc. IBM Corporation J. H. Lynch & Sons, Inc. Jacavone Construction Corporation Janitronics Building Services John Moriarty & Associates, Inc. Kinsale Realty Advisors, LLC KPMG Community Giving Campaign massAV MMC Matching Gifts Program Next Generation Vending, LLC Benefactors Circle 20 Eaton, LLC Amica Companies Foundation Citizens Financial Group Consolidated Edison Company Cox Communications Delta Dental of Rhode Island DIRECTV Esten & Richard Agency, Inc. Eurest Services The Gaffney Group at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, LLC Goodrich-Blessing Agency, Inc. Grenzebach Glier & Associates, Inc. Orthopaedic Associates, Inc. Raytheon Company The Rozovsky Group, Inc. Shepard Law Firm, P.C. Strategic Content Imaging The Sullivan Foundation Symmes Maini & McKee Associates TimesSquare Capital Management, LLC W. W. Grainger, Inc. Washington Trust Company Scholars Circle Advocacy Solutions, LLC Alcoa Foundation Allied Barton Security Services Altria Bank of New York Mellon Benjamin Moore & Company Bigelow Company, Inc. Boston Private Bank & Trust Company Brentwood Health Center, LTD Cavanagh Company CBT Architects Coast to Coast Promotional Products D’Addario & Company The Driscoll Agency Duffy & Sweeney, LTD E. Turgeon Construction Company Edge Technology Services Elkus Manfredi Architects, LTD Ernst & Young Global, LTD Financial Independence Finnegan Family Foundation Hartford Insurance Group Harvard Maintenance, Inc. William T. & Marie J. Henderson Foundation, Inc. Higgins, Cavanagh & Cooney, LLP Honeywell International Charity Jeneet, Inc. Johnson & Johnson KeyCorp Lighthouse Computer Services, Inc. Mainline Information Systems Matlet Group 23 McLaughlin & Moran, Inc. MetLife Foundation Neal A. Price & Company, LLP Nestlé Foundation Pepsico Foundation PF Funding, LLC Pfizer Foundation Prime Capital Group, Inc. Richards Barry Joyce and Partners, LLC Rinx Roberts, Carroll, Feldstein and Pierce, Inc. Ruggieri Flooring, Inc. Schwab Fund for Charitable Giving The S/L/A/M Collaborative Standard Valuation Services Stonewall Solutions, Inc. Suffolk Construction TD Bank The Travelers Companies, Inc. Turfer Sportswear Unitrin, Inc. ValleyCrest Companies X-TREME Silkscreen & Design, Inc. Your Great Brand Presidents Circle A2B Planning/Boston AAA Mobile Warehousing AAA Southern New England ACE INA Foundation Adage Capital Management, L.P. Adaptive Communications, LLC Aetna, Inc. Albert Zolezzi Auto Body Allstate Insurance Company Ameriprise Financial Amgen, Inc. Amscan Andrews McMeel Universal Foundation Anne Marie B. Spear, D.D.S. Aon Corporation Arm Primeau Dental Atlantic Contracting & Specialties, LLC Atlantic Elevator South Barclays Capital, Inc. Bear Lakes Country Club, Inc. Berkshire Place Limited Bert Gallery, Inc. Bertels Corporation, Inc. Birmingham Foundation BlackRock Boston Marriott Cambridge BP Elevator Company Bristol-Myers Squibb Company BTMU Capital Corporation Burke Distributing Corporation Capital Group Companies Carolan and Company, Inc. Carter, DeLuca, Farrell & Schmidt, LLP Cathedral Development Group, Inc. Charles A. Mastronardi Foundation CHR Trust Citizens Bank City Line Dental Coastline Trust Company Cooke and Bieler Cross Country Abstract Cushman & Wakefield, Inc. Custom Drywall, Inc. D. Schumacher Landscaping, Inc. Dimeo Construction Company Diocesan Assistance Fund DiSandro McDonald Trust Dome Construction Company, Inc. Dufort & Company East Commerce Solutions, Inc. Edmonton Community Foundation F.A.F., Inc. Falcone Communications and Design Farmington Insurance Agency, LLC FGX International Fire Systems, Inc. Flagstar Bank Fowler Printing & Graphics, Inc. Friedman Architects Garden Services General Mills, Inc. The Thomas and William Gilbane Foundation Ging Foundation GKN Foundation Goodrich Corporation Graphic Innovations H. V. Collins Company, Inc. Harborside Park, LLC Hayes & Sherry, LTD Hazard Family Foundation Hennessey Foundation Herff Jones, Inc. Horan Construction Corporation Ialongo Insurance Agency, Inc. ING Institute of Human Virology Internet & Telephone, LLC ITG, Inc. Jackson National Life Insurance Company Janney Montgomery Scott, LLC Jewish Alliance of Greater Rhode Island Johnson Insulation Company, Inc. Ken Rocha Automotive Group Kenney Manufacturing Company Kenvo Floor Company, Inc. Kerite Company Kirkwood Communications, Inc. Klin Spirits Koll Family Foundation Law Offices of Walter J. Manning III, Esq. Littler Mendelson, P.C. LoJack Corporation LoRicco Apartments Louis Russo-Joseph Dwyer Charitable Foundation P R OV I D E N C E CO L L E G E I 2 0 1 1 - 2 0 1 2 A N N UA L D O N O R R E P O R T Madison Square Garden Company Mancini Family Foundation Trust Manhattan Club Marin Community Foundation Marsh & McLennan Companies Massey’s Plate Glass and Aluminum McCall and Almy, Inc. MCGaycee, Inc. McLaughlin Paper Company, Inc. Michael P. Lynch, Attorney at Law Mohegan Sun Moody’s Investors Service, Inc. The Mortgage Corner, Inc. Narragansett Improvement Company National Basketball Association National Financial Services, LLC Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company New England Institute of Technology New England Mechanical Contractors Association New Orleans Hotel Collection New York Life Insurance Company One Beacon Insurance Group Packaging & More Park Row Associates Partridge Snow & Hahn, LLP Petrarca and McGair, Inc. Piccerelli, Gilstein & Company, LLP Prime Time Sports, Inc. Procter & Gamble Providence Auto Body Prudential Insurance Company of America Quest Diagnostics Incorporated Ratcliffe Harten Burke & Galamaga, LLP Rebuilders Auto Supply Company, Inc. RINET Company, LLC RK Harrison Insurance Brokers, LTD Robinson & Cole LLP Rochester Area Community Foundation Rockland Trust Rossi Electric Company, Inc. Sauvigne & Company, LLP Shell Oil Company Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation Spellman Rice Schure Gibbons McDonough & Polizzi, LLP St. Paul Travelers Companies, Inc. St. Stephen Cathedral Starkweather & Shepley, Inc. State Farm Insurance Companies Strasser & Associates, Inc. Thomas E. Spignesi, D.M.D., LLC Thomas J. McAndrew, Esq., LTD Treiber Family Foundation United Technologies Corporation Walsh, Markus, McDougal & DeBellis, LLP Wiggins Village Apartments Xerox Corporation XL Global Services, Inc. PARENTS, GRANDPARENTS, & PAST PARENTS PROVIDENCE COLLEGE RELIES ON THE GENEROSITY of the parent community to maintain initiatives that directly and immediately enhance student life. In 2011-2012, 1,849 parents made a gift to Providence College to support programs and opportunities for students. These gifts totaled more than $938,354, representing a 12 percent increase from the previous fiscal year. Founders Circle Anonymous Mr. and Mrs. Joseph M. Calabria, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. M. Joseph Canavan Mr. and Mrs. William R. Davis Mr. David A. Duffy and Mrs. Heidi Kirk Duffy Mr. and Mrs. Paul R. Galietto Mr. and Mrs. Peter C. Keenoy Mr. and Mrs. Joseph C. Martirano Mr. and Mrs. E. James Mulcahy, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Palmisano Mr. and Mrs. Arthur F. Ryan Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Skala Mr. and Mrs. Michael T. Smith Trustees Circle Mr. Steven J. Kalagher Mr. and Mrs. Alfred A. Lamy Dr. Marian Mattison and Mr. Marshall Raucci, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. John C. Ollquist Mr. and Mrs. Philip A. Ramer Mr. and Mrs. William S. Signorelli Benefactors Circle Dr. Joseph Barresi and Dr. Kathleen A. Heffernan Mr. and Mrs. Howard C. Bedford Mr. and Mrs. Paul J. Brady Mr. and Mrs. Michael Cash, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Domenic Coletta Mr. and Mrs. William F. Concannon Mr. and Mrs. William F. Cupelo Mr. and Mrs. William N. Dooley Mr. and Mrs. Joseph W. Farrelly Mr. and Mrs. Charles J. Foster, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Robert W. Goodnow, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Ronald J. Greco Mr. and Mrs. J. Gregory Hoffman Mr. and Mrs. Paul Hoffmann Mr. and Mrs. Bryan J. Koop Mr. and Mrs. Roderick H. Lichtenfels Mr. and Mrs. John P. McLean Mr. and Mrs. James J. Murphy Mr. and Mrs. John J. Murphy III Mr. and Mrs. George R. Oliver Dr. and Mrs. John J. Shaw Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Sullivan Mr. and Mrs. John D. Sullivan Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Sullivan Mr. and Mrs. David J. Syner Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Taylor Mr. and Mrs. Bert L. Trombly Mr. and Mrs. Robert C. Weber Mr. and Mrs. Paul F. Wynn Veritas Circle Anonymous Mrs. Laura J. Baker Mr. and Mrs. Charles M. Borkoski Mr. and Mrs. Michael Brosnan Mr. and Mrs. Frank E. Casal Mr. and Mrs. Peter H. Castle Mr. and Mrs. Michael R. Chambrello Mr. and Mrs. William Cody Mr. and Mrs. John D. Condon Mr. and Mrs. Donald J. Curotto Mr. and Mrs. James D’Addario Mr. and Mrs. Charles D’Amour Mr. and Mrs. Brendan P. Dougher Mr. and Mrs. Robert G. Driscoll, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Normand H. Dugas Mr. and Mrs. Edward F. Fay Mr. and Mrs. Robert Durst Finan Mr. and Mrs. Vincent Galano, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Gaetano Greco Ms. Diane A. Greenberg Mr. and Mrs. William E. Hogan Mr. and Mrs. Warren C. Howe, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. John R. Kennedy Mr. and Mrs. William Kennedy Mr. and Mrs. James M. Kitterman Mr. and Mrs. John M. Koulopoulos Mr. and Mrs. John Lyden Mr. and Mrs. John Maher Mr. and Mrs. Philip McCahill Mr. Richard John Miga, Jr. Dr. and Mrs. Thomas A. Murray III Mr. and Mrs. Keith J. Olsen Mr. and Mrs. John J. Powers Ms. Jane S. Reichle Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Ritter Mr. and Mrs. Robert P. Roncarati Mr. and Mrs. Lorne E. Rozovsky Mr. and Mrs. Donald F. Sacco Mr. and Mrs. Paul J. Sears Mr. and Mrs. Richard J. Shaker Mr. and Mrs. Gregory W. Shea Mr. and Mrs. Richard J. Stolz Mr. and Mrs. Timothy J. Sullivan Mr. and Mrs. Roger W. Wade Mr. and Mrs. Richard Waskiewicz Mr. W. Rockwell Wirtz Mr. and Mrs. John Chip Yodzis Scholars Circle Anonymous Dr. and Mrs. William V. Baldassano Mr. and Mrs. Kevin X. Barbary Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Bothwell Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Bousquet Mr. and Mrs. Bernard C. Brady Mr. and Mrs. Ronald M. Caliri Mr. and Mrs. Mark P. Collins Hon. and Mrs. William T. Connell Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey T. Craugh Mr. and Mrs. Michael DelPonte Mr. and Mrs. Michael Dineen Ms. Noreen Doyle Mr. Francis Ducharme Mr. and Mrs. Robert M. Duffy Mr. and Mrs. Robert C. Dugan Mr. and Mrs. Timothy C. Entwistle Mr. and Mrs. Frank Ferruggia Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Fink Mr. and Mrs. Walter J. Flaherty III Mr. Richard O’Malley and Ms. Anne Gallagher Mr. and Mrs. John J. Goggins III Mr. and Mrs. William R. Hasler Mr. and Mrs. Thomas W. Horn Mr. and Mrs. John J. Houlihan, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. John B. Hynes Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Kalinowski Mr. and Mrs. Richard Kearns Mr. and Mrs. Douglas A. Kingsley Mr. and Mrs. Fernand Lavallee Mr. and Mrs. Michael P. Lynch Mr. and Mrs. David E. Martinelli Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Mathieu Dr. and Mrs. Paul J. Matrullo Dr. and Mrs. Paul C. McCullough Mr. and Mrs. Frank Mergenthaler Mr. and Mrs. Robert P. Meyer Mr. and Mrs. David Mikula Capt. and Mrs. John T. Mitchell Mr. and Mrs. Joseph A. Nagle Mr. and Mrs. John T. Nailor Dr. and Mrs. Robert P. Novicki Mr. and Mrs. James A. O’Leary Mr. and Mrs. John S. Orlando Mr. and Mrs. Robert A. Parente Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey D. Scharpf Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Schissler Hon. and Mrs. Donald F. Shea Mr. and Mrs. Eugene G. Simone Mr. and Mrs. Michael Spillane Mr. and Mrs. Michael E. Stack Mr. and Mrs. John L. Sullivan Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Szejner Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Van Amburgh Mr. and Mrs. Brian J. Walsh Mr. and Mrs. William F. Wayland Mr. and Mrs. John A. Weber Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Wolf Presidents Circle Anonymous Mr. and Mrs. Francis R. Acunzo Mr. and Mrs. Dennis A. Albano Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth J. Albano Mr. and Mrs. John Anderson Mr. and Mrs. Craig W. Ashmore Mr. and Mrs. Robert P. Audette Dr. and Mrs. Brian J. Bartolini Mr. and Mrs. James N. Bay Mr. and Mrs. Carl J. Beck Mr. and Mrs. Robert Bench Mr. and Mrs. Norman R. Beretta, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Bernard J. Bertels Mr. and Mrs. Richard E. Beyer Mr. and Mrs. W. Theodore Bourke Mr. Nicholas P. Boylan Dr. and Mrs. William Bresonis Mr. and Mrs. Alphonse J. Briand Mr. and Mrs. William Bulman Mrs. Bernard Buonanno While this report details St. Dominic Society giving, Providence College enjoys and appreciates financial support from more than 13,500 generous benefactors. A report listing all gifts is online at www.support.providence.edu/DonorReport12. 25 Dr. and Mrs. Stanley Burba Mr. and Mrs. Raymond W. Caine, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Ronald A. Calabria Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Callaghan Mr. and Mrs. Jeremiah F. Camarota Mr. and Mrs. Donald R. Camburn Mr. and Mrs. Salvatore C. Camerota Mr. and Mrs. Carl J. Cappadona Mr. and Mrs. Eugene G. Caputo Mr. and Mrs. John Catterall Mr. and Mrs. Thomas P. Cella Mr. Robert A. Cenci Mr. and Mrs. Robert Clauss Mr. and Mrs. David M. Clymer Mr. and Mrs. Philmore H. Colburn Ms. Maura Concannon Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Connelly Mr. and Mrs. John Conte, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas P. Conway Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius Collins Mr. and Mrs. Joseph W. Corcoran Mr. and Mrs. Andrew C. Corsini Mr. and Mrs. Thomas S. Cowan Mr. and Mrs. John D. Cromie Mr. and Mrs. Basil F. Cronin Mr. and Mrs. J. Richard Crowley Mr. and Mrs. T. Richard Cuffe, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. William C. Dederick Mr. and Mrs. Eugene J. DeSoiza Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Dibble Mr. and Mrs. John J. Doherty Mr. and Mrs. David E. Donnelly, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Michael Joseph Donohue, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Donovan Dr. and Mrs. Philip M. Dooher Mr. and Mrs. Peter Dorman Mr. and Mrs. William L. Elcock Mr. and Mrs. Christopher R. English Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Falvey Mr. and Mrs. Philip J. Fanning Mr. and Mrs. John J. Finan Jr. Mr. James Fitzgerald and Ms. Linda Shannon Mr. and Mrs. Steven Fludder Mr. and Mrs. William J. Flynn Mr. and Mrs. Joseph E. Fogarty Mr. and Mrs. Robert H. Friedman Mr. and Mrs. Timothy J. Gaffney Mr. and Mrs. Frederick W. Ghio Mr. and Mrs. John D. Gillick Mr. and Mrs. William J. Glueck Mr. and Mrs. Daniel L. Goelzer Mr. and Mrs. David Goudreault Dr. and Mrs. Richard J. Grace Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Griffin Mr. and Mrs. William B. Haas Mr. and Mrs. James G. Hagan Dr. and Mrs. Kevin P. Hagerty Mr. and Mrs. Francis J. Hall Mr. and Mrs. William A. Hanlon Mr. and Mrs. Denis N. Harper Mr. and Mrs. Michael J. Harrington Dr. and Mrs. Michael T. Hayes Mr. and Mrs. David R. Heverling Hon. and Mrs. Michael A. Higgins Mr. and Mrs. Andy Himes Mr. and Mrs. Patrick E. Hogan Mr. and Mrs. Alexander F. Incera Mr. and Mrs. Patrick J. Jancsy Mr. and Mrs. Jon L. Jenkins Mr. and Mrs. David B. Jensen Dr. and Mrs. Keith D. Jorgensen Mr. and Mrs. Raymond T. Keane Mr. and Mrs. Edward J. Keegan, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Terry Keegan Mr. and Mrs. Robert Kelly Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Kennedy Jr. Mr. and Mrs. John I. Kent Mr. and Mrs. H. Nelson Keyser III Mr. and Mrs. Steve Knott Mr. Alan J. Kreczko and Ms. Rebecca J. Latimer Mr. and Mrs. Michael K. Kuester Mr. and Mrs. Raymond J. Labbe Mr. and Mrs. William L. Labbe Mr. and Mrs. David Leahy, Jr. Ms. Maryann Levkiv Mr. and Mrs. John F. Loehr Mr. and Mrs. Brian M. Maher Mr. and Mrs. Thomas F. Malloy Mr. Kevin J. Maloney and Mrs. Leslie Warner-Maloney Andrew J. Molak, D.M.D. and Ann Manchester-Molak Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Mangan Mr. and Mrs. Walter Francis Manning Mr. and Mrs. Ralph P. Gentile Dr. and Mrs. Giovanni P. Marciano Mr. and Mrs. Steven J. Maurano Dr. Nancy J. Ragosta-Mazza and Mr. Joseph P. Mazza Mr. and Mrs. William McBride Mr. and Mrs. Daniel McCabe Mr. and Mrs. John McCarthy Mr. and Mrs. Wade McClure Mr. and Mrs. Paul F. McCormack Mr. and Mrs. Vincent McDermott Mr. and Mrs. Edward J. McElroy, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph G. Meny, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Miniter Mr. Joseph D. Mitchell Mr. and Mrs. Gary S. Moore Mr. and Mrs. James S. Motherway Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Mountain III Dr. and Mrs. John A. Murphy Dr. Philip F. Murphy and Dr. Mary R. Murphy Mr. and Mrs. John D. Murphy Mr. and Mrs. John Murray Mr. and Mrs. James New Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Norkunas Mr. and Mrs. Frank O’Connor Mr. and Mrs. John J. O’Connor Mr. and Mrs. Neal T. O’Hurley Mr. and Mrs. James J. O’Keefe Mr. William O’Neil and Mrs. Jeanne Dube Mr. and Mrs. Calvert A. Ostlund Mr. and Mrs. Stephen F. O’Sullivan Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Paiva Dr. and Mrs. Seth C. Paparian Mr. and Mrs. Louis C. Pappas Mr. and Mrs. Carlos M. Pavao Dr. and Mrs. Terence J. Pell Mr. and Mrs. Tadas V. Petkevicius Mr. and Mrs. Vincent T. Plona, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Paul B. Plunkett Mr. and Mrs. Neal A. Price Mr. and Mrs. Paul D. Price Mr. and Mrs. John H. Quinn, Jr. Mr. John C. Revens, Jr., Esq. Mr. and Mrs. David E. Revens Mr. Steven C. Roche Mr. and Mrs. Frederick P. Roitz Mr. and Mrs. John T. Ruggieri Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth J. Ryan Mr. and Mrs. Roderick L. Ryan, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Sandro Sangiacomo Mrs. Roberta Sansiveri Mr. and Mrs. George L. Santopietro Ms. Marietta Savino Mr. and Mrs. Thomas P. Sayer Dr. and Mrs. Charles A. Schlegel Mr. and Mrs. William J. Schlich Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Scholl Mr. and Mrs. Robert A. Scirocco Mr. and Mrs. Frank T. Sciuto Mr. and Mrs. Paul F. Scollan Mr. and Mrs. Erik Seidel Dr. and Mrs. Stephen L. Simpson Mr. and Mrs. John M. Spera Dr. and Mrs. Thomas E. Spignesi Mr. and Mrs. Gregory A. Stelzer Dr. Nancy W. Street and Mr. Oswald C. Street Hon. and Mrs. William J. Sullivan Mr. and Mrs. John M. Sweeney Mr. William Synnott and Mrs. Deborah Mullin Mr. and Mrs. Peter D. Tamsen Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Textor Mr. and Mrs. William M. Timlen Mr. and Mrs. Peter Treichler Mr. and Mrs. William S. Urkiel, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Vincent Ursino, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph P. Vaghi III Mr. and Mrs. James P. Walker Mr. and Mrs. Edward T. Walsh Mr. Scott F. Walton Mr. and Mrs. James F. Welsh Mr. and Mrs. Menas P. Woloohojian Mr. and Mrs. Maurice E. Yandow, Jr. GIVING CIRCLES FOUNDERS TRUSTEES BENEFACTORS VERITAS SCHOLARS PRESIDENTS CIRCLE CIRCLE CIRCLE CIRCLE CIRCLE CIRCLE $50,000 & ABOVE $25,000 – $49,999 $10,000 – $24,999 $5,000 – $9,999 $2,500 – $4,999 $1,000 – $2,499 P R OV I D E N C E CO L L E G E I 2 0 1 1 - 2 0 1 2 A N N UA L D O N O R R E P O R T FACULTY, STAFF, & FRIENDS NUMEROUS faculty, staff, and friends of Providence College demonstrate their commitment to the College mission through generous gifts to the school. In 2011-2012, 1,517 donated nearly $1 million in support of a variety of programs such as PC athletics, the music and art departments, and endowed scholarship funds, as well as the PC Fund and the Angel Fund. Trustees Circle Mrs. Eileen Menard Hughes Mr. and Mrs. Edward Cooley Benefactors Circle Mr. Robert T. Ankner Mr. and Mrs. John D. Bergen Mr. John R. Casey Mr. Zachary Darrow Mrs. Patricia S. Devlin Mr. and Mrs. William Lown Mr. David Piscopiello Mr. and Mrs. John M. Skenyon Veritas Circle Mr. John Bretti Mr. and Mrs. Frank Caprio Mr. Gustave C. Cote Mr. Ivan Garosi Mr. Sandor Schaeffer and Dr. Donna Geffner Mr. and Mrs. Charles S. Gervais Ms. Suzanne P. Hermann Mr. and Mrs. Keith W. Hughes Mrs. Mary E. Lafferty Mrs. Lindsay P. LoBue Mr. Glenn Pelt Mr. and Mrs. Michael St. Martin Mr. Thomas P. Stone Ms. Jane Stuber Rev. John C. Vidmar, O.P. Mr. Steve Weisman Mr. and Mrs. William F. White Scholars Circle Mr. and Mrs. Joaquin F. Alemany Mr. Thomas Berkery Mr. and Mrs. Robert Betz Mr. Kevin Blaney Mr. Ruud Bosman Ms. Carole Brown Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Calabrese Mr. Robert Calabro Mr. Steven R. Carlino Mr. Curtis Cheng Mr. and Mrs. Paul J. Choquette, Jr. Mr. Nicholas Christ Mr. John Cox Mr. and Mrs. Larry R. Ferreira Mr. Paul W. Goodrich Mr. Edward O. Handy III Mr. James Harrison Mr. Robert Horvath Mrs. Patricia A. Lamoriello Ms. Jill M. LaPoint Dr. and Mrs. William A. Levin Ms. Marifrances McGinn Dr. Franklin Mirrer Mr. Joseph Montalbano Mr. Nicholas Parente Mr. Peter S. Romano Mr. Angelo S. Rotella Mr. Gerald J. Sauvigne Mr. Christopher C. Sauvigne Mr. Louis Silva Mr. Alec Taylor Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Vallee Mr. James Walsh Dr. Liu Wang Mr. and Mrs. David C. Wegrzyn Presidents Circle Anonymous Mr. Steven Abrams Dr. Sophia Acord and Dr. Leslie J. Murray Ms. Kathleen M. Alvino Mr. and Mrs. John Andrade Mr. Edward Andrews Mr. Howard Arkin Ms. Megan A. Artz Mr. and Mrs. Michael Beauparlant Mr. and Mrs. Peter W. Bell Mr. Terrance Biafore Mr. Louis Bobola Mr. Valentino Boezi Mr. Richard Bogue Mr. and Mrs. George P. Boyle Ms. Martha Brine Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Byrnes Mr. Connell C. Cannon Mr. and Mrs. Francis P. Carolan Mr. Richard F. Carolan Mr. and Mrs. Vasco Castro, Jr. Mr. Joseph A. Chazan Mr. Matthew E. Chittim Mrs. Cecilia Cloutier Mr. Richard W. Connors Mr. and Mrs. James M. Costello Ms. Christine Crowley Ms. Patricia DeThomas Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Dimeo Mr. Luigi DiPaola Mrs. Therese Doherty Mr. R. Doire Mr. Mark P. Dolan, Esq. Mr. Shawn Donahue Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey J. Dumas Mr. Jack Feibelman Mr. John E. Fitzgerald Mr. and Mrs. Brian S. Flaherty Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Flaherty Mr. David Flamholz Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Florio Mr. Alan F. Flynn Ms. Elizabeth Freedman-Doherty Dr. Gary Frishman and Ms. Meredith Curren Mr. and Mrs. William James Gilbane, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. William R. Glen Mr. Daniel F. Goessling and Dr. Deborah P. Goessling (dec.) Mr. Gennaro P. Grande (dec.) Ms. Stacey Gudim Mr. and Mrs. Paul Gurghigian Mr. Dean Harrington Mr. James Henry Mr. Peter Hess Mr. Joseph Jacome, Jr. Mr. John Kacewicz Mr. Norman M. Kelley Dr. Christopher T. Kelton Ms. Kathleen A. Kingston Dr. Gary L’europa Dr. Larry R. Levin Mr. Thomas Lisi Mr. and Mrs. John C. Lynch Mr. and Mrs. Vincent I. MacAndrew, Jr. Ms. Lisa A. MacDougall Dr. Timothy A. Mahoney Mr. and Mrs. R. Bradford Malt Ms. Marie L. Mangiante Mr. and Mrs. John L. Marshall III Mr. and Mrs. Jon Marzetta Dr. Charles E. McCoy Mr. Joseph Merlino Mrs. Rosemarie Messore Mr. Harold M. Metts Mrs. Patricia A. Monti Ms. Ruth Mullen Mr. Alan Muoio Mr. Raymond F. Murphy, Jr. Mr. Richard Murphy Mr. Richard Nadeau Mr. Charles A. Naud Mr. Jeff Newell Mr. Phillip Norton Ms. Jacqueline M. Nowell Dr. Charles G. O’Connell (dec.) and Ms. Nancy F. O’Connell Mr. Robert G. Padula Mr. Anthony Paliotta Ms. Cynthia M. Parker Mr. and Mrs. Arthur E. Parks Mr. Charles Petrie Mr. and Mrs. William J. Piccerelli Ms. Joleen Piccone Mr. Vincent Porcaro Mr. Gregory A. Porcaro, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Primeau Mr. Thomas Rao Mr. and Mrs. Richard A. Riley Mr. and Mrs. Arthur S. Robbins Mr. Francis A. Rose Mr. Mark Sauvigne Mr. Richard E. Schwartz Ms. Kathryn M. Shanley Mr. Mark A. Shaw Mr. and Mrs. Robert Sherwin Mr. William D. Slattery, Jr. (dec.) and Ms. Barbara Slattery Mr. Ronald Smith Mr. and Mrs. John L. Strauch Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Stuart Mr. David Stukus Mr. Robert M. Sylvain Mr. and Mrs. Michael Szostak Mr. and Mrs. Anthony J. Thomas, Jr. Mr. Raymond Treacy Mr. Vincent Vinci Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Webb Chief Justice and Mrs. Joseph R. Weisberger Mrs. Lois I. Wrightson Mr. Rafael A. Zapata 27 COMMITMENT TO A STUDENT’S DREAM FUNDS IN SUPPORT OF FINANCIAL AID Despite awarding over $54.9 million in total College–funded scholarships and grant aid, Providence College meets, on average, only 81 percent of student financial need. Closing this financial accessibility gap is a critical priority for the College. Funding dedicated for immediate student financial aid ensures that Providence College continues to attract the best and brightest students as the College continues to establish itself as a nationally recognized, premier Catholic liberal arts college. Providence College remains grateful to all alumni, parents, and friends whose contributions to financial aid have made a life-altering impact on PC students. PC is pleased to recognize these St. Dominic Society donors for their support to the Angel Fund, Torch Scholars Program, and other direct grants. TORCH SCHOLARSHIPS & DIRECT GRANTS IN AN EFFORT TO BRIDGE THE FINANCIAL AID GAP, the Torch Scholars Program was established in 2009, offering donors a unique opportunity to fund a four-year, expendable scholarship for promising students with financial need. Torch Scholarships and direct financial aid grants are critical to helping students begin or continue their transformational Providence College educational journey. Anonymous (2) Howard C. Bedford and Claire Bedford Barrett C. Brown ’94 and Catherine Brown Peter D. Cassidy ’74 Gregory ’89 and Eileen ’90 Harkins Christenson James M. Drinan, Esq. ’78 Jeffrey S. Gannon ’84 and Janet Gannon John E. Giberti ’85 and Catherine Giberti Heidi M. Kenny ’76 and Peter Thompson Christopher P. Lydon ’83 Mr. and Mrs. Philip McCahill Francis J. Quinn ’67 Paul S. Quinn, Esq. ’56 Thomas H. Quinn, Esq. ’59 Donald F. Sacco ’89 Maria Schwartz ’95SCE and Joseph Schwartz Mark T. Voll ’77 and Raymonde D. Voll Caron Duffy Young ’90 and Paul Young “Somebody BELIEVED IN ME WITHOUT KNOWING ME. Somebody was moved by his or her own PC experience and wanted to help me have that same opportunity. Giving to help a stranger is the MOST SELFLESS FORM OF GENEROSITY, and I am most thankful.” — Haley Chapman ’15, Torch Scholarship recipient While this report details St. Dominic Society giving, Providence College enjoys and appreciates financial support from more than 13,500 generous benefactors. A report listing all gifts is online at www.support.providence.edu/DonorReport12. 29 ANGEL FUND The Angel Fund is an ongoing source of emergency financial aid for current students and families facing unexpected and extraordinary financial challenges. Since its inception in 2009, the Angel Fund has surpassed $2 million in gifts, helping more than 620 students continue their studies at PC. The following alumni, parents, and friends made Angel Fund leadership gifts of $1,000 or more in fiscal year 2011-2012. Anonymous Dr. Sophia Krzys Acord Jon H. Albanesius ’72 Alfred C. Angelone ’62 Joan M. Arnold ’77 Paul J. Austin ’63 Robert P. Badyk ’71 Col. Edward J. Bailey, M.D. ’61 Charles F. Banfield ’53 Dr. Joseph Barresi Mr. Thomas Berkery Mr. Robert H. Betz Joshua Bischoff ’95 Noreen Maura Bishop ’86 Charles M. Borkoski ’71 and Leslie B. Borkoski Robert J. Bothwell ’87 Susan Fallon Bothwell ’87 Deirdre Colescott Bottamini ’96 Major Arthur G. Boucher ’59 Dr. Roland A. Bouffard ’60 Lisa Sabatini Bousquet ’86 and Stephen Bousquet Mr. and Mrs. Alphonse J. Briand Paul Andrew Brown ’87 Kimball S. Bullard III ’88 Edward J. Byrnes, Esq. ’65 Eloise DeSantis Cahaly ’86 and John R. Cahaly Raymond W. Caine, Jr. ’56 and Sharon H. Caine Stephen J. Caldeira ’81 Kevin M. Cassell ’76 Mr. and Mrs. John Catterall Peter A. Chartier ’93 John F. Chipman ’87 Marialice Alter Chipman ’87 Herman L. Clary ’67 Cornelius Collins ’57 and Catherine Collins William F. Concannon ’77 and Claudia Concannon Mr. and Mrs. Timothy G. Connelly Nancie O’Hara Coogan ’80 Maureen Davenport Corcoran ’79 Celeste Giovanni Coyle ’79 John J. Coyle ’79 Matthew S. Coyle ’65 Michael F. Cristoforo ’58 Stephen M. Cronin ’68 Gerald M. Crotty, K.S.G. ’50 Donna Chevalier Cupelo ’78 William F. Cupelo, Esq. ’78 Mr. and Mrs. James D’Addario Patrick Davenport ’88 Michael F. Demcsak, Jr. ’66 Mr. and Mrs. Thomas DiMeo Mrs. Therese Doherty Steven Dorval ’94 Colleen Cronin Duffy ’83 Francis P. Duffy, Jr. ’83 Stephen C. Duryea ’82 Andrew Falcone ’86 Karen Murphy Falcone ’86 Kathleen Campion Farren ’78 Mary Beth Rooney Faucher ’82 Mr. and Mrs. Edward F. Fay Annemarie Coen Feldman ’90 Mr. and Mrs. Frank Ferruggia Peter Alexander Finnegan ’79 Mr. James B. Fitzgerald and Ms. Linda Shannon Nicholas and Meg Florio Harold E. Fox, M.D. ’61 Tiffany Lawrence Gaffney ’03 Mr. and Mrs. Timothy J. Gaffney Kristen S. Gallagher ’95 Mr. Richard F. O’Malley and Ms. Anne M. Gallagher Mr. and Mrs. John D. Gillick Mr. William J. Glueck Michael T. Glynn ’87 Alice Haynes Gorman ’79 Richard J. Gorman ’87 Robert T. Gorman, Jr. ’78 Kara Corridon Gotham ’90 Richard E. Gotham ’86 Lisa Marie Gould ’85 Dr. Laurent Gousie ’60 Thomas J. Grady, Esq. ’60 Mr. Edward O. Handy III Mr. James Harrison Jayne Farrell Hasler ’80 William R. Hasler ’79 Dr. and Mrs. Michael T. Hayes Mr. James Henry Mr. and Mrs. Paul Hoffmann William E. Hogan ’78 and Joanne Hogan Mr. Robert Horvath P R OV I D E N C E CO L L E G E I 2 0 1 1 - 2 0 1 2 A N N UA L D O N O R R E P O R T Mr. Keith W. Hughes Edward A. Iannuccilli, M.D. ’61 Michael R. Irwin ’72 Dr. Philip E. Jones ’64 Mr. Steven J. Kalagher Mr. Kenneth J. Karl Mr. and Mrs. Richard Kearns Edward J. Keegan, Jr. ’59 and Patricia Keegan Thomas J. Keegan, Jr. ’80 Mr. and Mrs. Peter C. Keenoy John R. Kennedy ’84 Sharon Roveda Kennedy ’83 John M. Lane ’59 David P. Langlois, Esq. ’67 Joseph A. Lenczycki, Jr., Esq. ’70 John T. Loughran ’80 William J. Lynch ’73 Major John M. MacDonald, Jr., Ret. ’62 Jean D. Madden, Jr. ’59 Col. Roger F. Maguire, USA, Ret. ’61 John J. Mahoney, Esq. ’65 Elizabeth Duffy Makin ’89 Thomas A. Makin, Sr. ’87 Marie Lisa Mangiante John F. Manning ’90 Mr. and Mrs. Walter Francis Manning Gerard P. Maron ’91 David L. Maxcy ’67 John F. Maynard, M.D. ’59 Kate Marie McCarthy ’89 Kevin L. McCartin ’77 Sheila Kennedy McEnery ’79 Kevin G. McGrath ’72 Thomas P. McKeon, Esq. ’60 M. Regina Ward McLean ’80 and John P. McLean Edward M. McNamara ’86 Kimberley Allen McNamara ’86 Douglas McNulty ’91 Robert P. Meyer ’76 Capt. John T. Mitchell, (Ret.) ’67 and Sara Mitchell Col. Frederick F. Mullen ’59 John J. Murphy III ’72 and Joanne Murphy Judy McNamara Murphy ’83 Donald F. Naber ’87 Jane Benson Nightingale ’92 Patricia Wright O’Brien ’84 Patrick J. O’Brien ’83 Elizabeth Tinney O’Grady ’94 James P. O’Grady ’93 Christine Lynch O’Hurley ’79 Neal T. O’Hurley ’79 Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Palmisano Michael Anthony Patriarca ’83 John J. Powers ’86 Lauren Barba Powers ’87 Charles H. Riley, Jr., Esq. ’62 Christen L. Rinaldi ’03 Mr. Steven C. Roche Mr. Christopher C. Sauvigne Mr. Gerald J. Sauvigne Mr. Mark Sauvigne Mr. Stephen I. Savino ’89 Michael J. Schumann ’93 Maria C. Schwartz ’95 Mr. and Mrs. Robert A. Scirocco John R. Sheil ’43 Natalie Pospolita Silverstein ’91 Deborah Thomas Slater ’86 Dennis J. Smith ’74 and Marla V. Smith Elizabeth Hackett Smith ’99 Mr. and Mrs. Michael Spillane Ronald Szejner, Esq. ’70 and Sandra Szejner Mr. Peter D. Tamsen and Ms. Julienne M. Rice Edward R. Tasca ’65 Joseph W. Tedesco, Jr. ’82 William J. Tracey ’53 Bruce C. Traficante ’69 James E. Tuite ’88 Julie Tyrrell Tuite ’89 Mr. Vincent P. Ursino, Sr. Brig. Gen. Richard L. Ursone ’71 Mr. James Walsh Mr. and Mrs. Richard Waskiewicz Dr. John B. Watson William F. Wayland ’58 and Lorna Wayland Mr. and Mrs. Chip Yodzis Mr. Rafael A. Zapata ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS Providence College is grateful to its benefactors who have chosen to designate their gifts to the College’s endowment. Their foresight is underscored by a deep appreciation of the values of a Catholic, liberal arts education, dedication to students and families with financial need, and an investment in the long-term financial health of the College. With more than 380 endowed scholarship funds that assisted more than 500 students in 2011-2012, along with other endowed funds and awards to support programs in academics, athletics, and Campus Ministry, the following members of the College community have shown visionary philanthropic leadership. Providence College named scholarship funds A.T. Cross Scholarship Fund AT & T Alumni Scholarship Fund Elena J. Accinno Scholarship Fund Jean Richard Accinno Scholarship Fund Mario J. Accinno and Palma M. Accinno Scholarship Fund Raffaele and Clementina Accinno Memorial Scholarship Fund Trudi Alagero ’86 Memorial Scholarship Fund James and Maureen Allen Memorial Scholarship Fund Margaret Ann Allin Scholarship Fund Alperin-Hirsch Scholarship Fund American Screw Co. Scholarship Fund Amica Centennial Scholarship Fund Kathryn J. Andresakes Memorial Scholarship Fund David and Lynn Angell Scholarship Fund Oliver W. Angelone ’48 Scholarship Fund John F. Armstrong Scholarship Fund Robert J. Auclair Business Scholarship Fund Gregory D. Aucoin Memorial Scholarship Fund Aurora Civic Association Scholarship Fund LTC (Ret.) Stefan X. Bagrowski ’39 Scholarship Fund Allan Baker Memorial Student-Athlete Scholarship Fund Gasper “Jabby” Balsamo Scholarship Fund Bank of America Scholarship Fund Barnes & Noble Scholarship Fund in Memory of Thomas Rapoza ’82 John B. Barnini Scholarship Fund Howard C. & Claire Bedford Scholarship Fund Mary J. Benson Scholarship Fund Margaret Bent-Plona Scholarship Fund Beretta Family Scholarship Fund Dr. Enzio J. Bernasconi Scholarship Fund Helen A. Bert Memorial Scholarship and Women’s Athletic Fund Mary A. Bevilacqua Memorial Scholarship Fund Blackfriars Guild Scholarship Fund Blessing Family Student-Athlete Scholarship Fund Michael James Blessing Scholarship Fund Boston Area Alumni Club Scholarship Fund Jacqueline L. Botelho Memorial Scholarship Fund Duane ’94 and Nancy Bouligny Scholarship Fund John Bowab Scholarship Fund I John Bowab Scholarship Fund II Professor E. R. Boyko Scholarship Fund Boyle-Foster Scholarship Fund George and Catherine Brady Scholarship Fund Dr. William F. Brennan Scholarship Fund Esther L. and Philip A. Brine, Jr. ’38 Memorial Scholarship Fund Buonomano Family Scholarship Fund in Memory of the Dominican Fathers Robert P. Burke ’63 Memorial Scholarship Fund Rev. Vincent R. Burnell, O.P. Scholarship Fund Glenn T. Butkus ’83 Scholarship Fund Thomas F. Butler Memorial Scholarship Leonard R. ’63 and Ginny Byrne Scholarship Fund M. Joseph Canavan Scholarship Fund David Capaldi Scholarship Fund Caprio Family Scholarship Fund Domenic Cardi Scholarship Fund Vito and Theresa Carneglia Scholarship Fund Carr Family Scholarship John and Mamie Carroll Scholarship Fund Joseph B. Carty, Esq. ’35 and Kathleen T. Carty Memorial Scholarship Fund Eleanor A. Casserly ’44 Memorial Scholarship Fund Cavanagh Company Scholarship Fund Joseph V. Cavanagh Memorial Scholarship Fund Charles D. Charon, M.D. Memorial Scholarship Fund Samuel J. Chester Scholarship Fund Maurice and Susan Chorney Scholarship Fund William and Maryann Christie Scholarship Fund Rosalind Y. Chua, Mary E. McDougle, Jane Stuber Scholarship Fund Robert Dennis Cianciolo Scholarship Fund CIGNA Scholarship Fund Marie I. Cioci Memorial Scholarship Fund Citizens Bank Scholarship Fund Robert ’80 and Susan ’80 Clark Scholarship Fund Class of 1940 Scholarship Fund Class of 1953 Scholarship Fund In Memory of Rev. Daniel E. Casey, O.P. Class of 1958 Scholarship Fund Class of 1960 Scholarship Fund Class of 1961 Scholarship Fund Class of 1964 – Rev. Walter J. Heath, O.P. Scholarship Fund Bold indicates scholarships established in 2011-2012. “Without your scholarship gift, attending Providence College would SIMPLY NOT BE POSSIBLE. The past two years have been EXTREMELY TRANSFORMATIVE for me in all aspects of my life. I have grown as a student, a friend, a daughter, and a person of the Catholic faith.” — Faith ’14, recipient of an endowed scholarship 31 Class of ’83 Legacy Scholarship Fund Coca-Cola Scholarship Fund Rose A. Coccia Scholarship Fund Helen, Gert and Peg Coleman Scholarship Fund Thomas & Bebette Coleman Foundation Scholarship Fund Connell Family Scholarship Fund P. Connolly ’34 Scholarship Fund for Women Athletes John ’52 and Maureen Conroy Scholarship Fund Joseph Corbett ’95 Memorial Scholarship Fund Rear Admiral Donald T. and Elizabeth Ann Corrigan Family Scholarship Fund John and Theresa Corsi Memorial Scholarship Fund in Memory of John Corsi Maureen T. ’85 & Daniel P. ’85 Crimmins Scholarship Fund Cornelius P. Cronin Scholarship Fund Doris M. Crowshaw Family Scholarship Fund Clarence H. and Irene E. Curran Scholarship Fund Father Adrian Dabash and Father Lawrence Hunt Scholarship Fund Eddie Dabash and Fr. Ambrose McAlister Scholarship Fund D’Addario Family Scholarship Fund Rev. Edward Raymond Daley, O.P. Scholarship Fund Eugene P. & Dorothy G. Daly Memorial Scholarship Fund David Family Scholarship William R. & Doris O. Davis Scholarship Fund Msgr. Anthony DeAngelis Scholarship Fund Angelo and Angelina (Accinno) Del Santo Scholarship Fund Col. Andrew A. DelCorso Scholarship Fund Rose and Dominic Delisi Scholarship Fund Angelo & Maria Della Grotta Family Scholarship Fund Delta Dental of Rhode Island Scholarship Fund Francis J. Devlin Scholarship Fund Mildred and Howard Croft Dickson Scholarship Fund Patrick Francis Dillon Scholarship Fund Diocese of Providence Scholarship Anthony DiPetrillo, Esq. Scholarship Fund Joseph R. DiStefano Scholarship Fund Frank J. DiTraglia, M.D. ’40 Scholarship Fund Deborah A. Dixon ’77 Scholarship Fund Katharine T. Doherty Scholarship Fund Dominican Scholarship Fund Dominican Scholarship/Exceptional & Needy Students George and Jane R. Donnelly Scholarship Fund Dooher Family Scholarship Fund Kenneth Douglass Class of 1982 Scholarship Fund Rev. James A. Driscoll, O.P. Scholarship Fund Rev. James A. Driscoll, O.P. Club Football Founders’ Scholarship Fund David A. Duffy Scholarship Fund Rev. Francis C. Duffy, O.P. Scholarship Fund William B. Dugan Scholarship Fund Duggan Family Scholarship Fund Norman S. Dunn Scholarship Fund Duryea Scholarship Fund Rev. Thomas J. Ertle, O.P. Scholarship Fund Fairbrother Family Scholarship Fund Eloise M. Fanning Scholarship Fund Ralph R. and Evelyn V. Fargnoli Scholarship Fund Thomas M. Farley, Sr. Memorial Scholarship Fund Howard J. Farrell ’24 Scholarship Fund Barbara J. Feeney Scholarship Fund Feinstein Foundation Endowed Scholarship Fund Rev. Charles V. Fennell, O.P. Memorial Scholarship Fund George P. & Anna M. Flynn Scholarship Fund Joseph & Mary Flynn Memorial Scholarship Fund Aime J. and Gertrude B. Forand Scholarship Fund Forbes Brothers Scholarship Fund Ford-Tasca Family Scholarship Fund Rev. Cornelius P. Forster, O.P. Scholarship Fund Rose Forte Memorial Scholarship Fund William F. Frain Scholarship Fund Ann M. Frank Scholarship Fund Friar Front Court Club Scholarship Fund Len ’63 and Mary Jane Friel Family Scholarship Fund Friends of Friar Football Scholarship Fund Friends of Friar Hockey Scholarship Fund Richard Fritz, Jr. ’52 Memorial Scholarship Fund Gabriel Family Scholarship Fund Donna B. Galligan Memorial Scholarship Fund J. Joseph Garrahy Scholarship Fund John Patrick Garrity, Jr. ’73 Theatre Scholarship Fund Sally Ann Garvey Memorial Scholarship Fund Bishop Louis E. Gelineau Scholarship Fund Peter W. Ghiorse ’70 Scholarship Fund Hon. Anthony A. Giannini Scholarship Fund Walter F. Gibbons Scholarship Fund Gilbane Building Company Scholarship Fund Stephen & Margaret Gladis Scholarship Fund Thomas Hopkins Glatthaar Scholarship Fund Daniel Goelzer and Angela Carcone Goelzer Family Scholarship Fund Francis L. & Charlotte G. Gragnani Scholarship Fund Marty Graham Memorial Scholarship Fund Vincent L. and Mary Ann Coyle Greene Family Scholarship Fund Benjamin W. Grossman Scholarship Fund Filippo Guerrini-Maraldi ’86 Scholarship Fund Robert J. Gulla Scholarship Fund Haffenreffer Scholarship Fund Hagan Scholarship Frank and Kathleen Hall Scholarship Fund Edward J. Halpin Memorial Scholarship Fund George W. Hanley Memorial Scholarship Fund Anna E. and John H. Hanlon Scholarship Fund William R. Hearst Endowment Scholarship for Minority Students Hermann Foundation, Inc. – Tuition Assistance Fund Charles E. Hesse ’93 Memorial Scholarship Fund Peter J. and Margaret A. Ryan Hicks Scholarship Fund Ellen Higgins Scholarship Fund James A. Higgins ’23 Memorial Scholarship Fund William & Helen Hoban Scholarship Fund Rev. John F. Hogan ’39 Scholarship Fund Mary L. Houlihan Scholarship Fund Warren C. ’60 and Kathryn R. Howe Family Scholarship Fund Dr. and Mrs. Vincent L. Hughes Scholarship Fund James A. Iuliano Memorial Scholarship Fund J.P. Morgan Chase Scholarship Fund Mary Elizabeth Jackson Scholarship Fund Spencer A. “Sonny” Jameson Scholarship Fund Rev. Joseph A. Jordan, O.P. Scholarship Fund John A. Judge, Jr. Memorial Scholarship Fund Kane/Davenport Scholarship Fund Kearney Family Scholarship Fund P R OV I D E N C E CO L L E G E I 2 0 1 1 - 2 0 1 2 A N N UA L D O N O R R E P O R T Margaret Kedonian Scholarship Fund Joan Donahue Kelly Scholarship Fund Rev. Bernard D. Kenny, O.P. ’38 Scholarship Fund Brian J. Kenny Memorial Scholarship Fund Rev. John P. Kenny, O.P. ’31 Scholarship Fund Joseph P. and Mary Nash Kenny Scholarship Fund Msgr. R. Donald Kiernan ’45 Scholarship Fund Thomas M. Kirwan ’62 Scholarship Fund KPMG LLP – PC Alumni Scholarship Fund Professor Robert I. Krasner Scholarship Fund Lacrosse Alumni Student-Athlete Scholarship Fund Henry E. Laliberte Scholarship Fund Dr. Frank D. and Claire E. Lamb Scholarship Fund Louis A. Lamoriello Scholarship Fund Alfred A. & Barbara J. Lamy Scholarship Fund Michael T. Leary Memorial Scholarship Fund Rev. Joseph L. Lennon, O.P. Scholarship Fund Leonard Scholarship Fund Marc LePage Memorial Scholarship Fund Keith-Sean Lindsey Memorial Scholarship Fund Jack Loehmann Class of ’68 Scholarship Fund Joseph P. Lombardozzi, M.D. ’61 Pre-Medical Scholarship Fund Richard LoRicco Family Scholarship Fund Gretchen K. Ludwig Memorial Scholarship Fund Rudolph Lux & Dorothy Nolan Lux Scholarship Fund for Academic Excellence Scott Howard Lyons Memorial Scholarship Fund MacNeil Family Scholarship Fund Edward L. Maggiacomo Scholarship Fund Mal Brown Scholarship Fund Cletus J. Malloy ’56 Memorial Scholarship Fund James M. Maloney Family Scholarship Fund David and Barbara Manganaro Family Scholarship Fund Marinatto Family Scholarship Mary Louise Martino Scholarship Fund Joseph C. Martirano ’59 Scholarship Fund Albert and Emma C. Martocchio Scholarship Fund Alan I. and Barbara M. Maylor Scholarship Fund Rev. Thomas H. McBrien, O.P. Memorial Scholarship Fund George E. McCarthy Scholarship Fund Dr. George B. McClellan Scholarship Fund William T. McCue, Sr. ’31 Scholarship Fund Thomas C. McDermott Scholarship Fund Joseph P. McGee Scholarship Fund John M. McGovern ’84 Memorial Scholarship Fund Sean M. McInerney Memorial Scholarship Fund Arthur V. McKenna, Sr. Memorial Scholarship Fund Rev. Charles H. McKenna, O.P. Memorial Scholarship Fund McKivergan Scholarship Fund Most Rev. Robert J. McManus, D.D. Scholarship Fund McMorrow Family / Archbishop Williams High School Scholarship Fund 1st Lieutenant Brian M. McPhillips ’00 Memorial Scholarship Fund Helena and James B. Meenan Scholarship Fund Anthony F. Merlino, M.D. Scholarship Fund Merrill Lynch - PC Alumni Scholarship Fund Thomas Mignanelli, Sr. Scholarship Fund Harry C. Miller Scholarship Fund Rev. Alan F. Milmore, O.P. Scholarship Fund Dominic & Tina Minicucci Memorial Scholarship Fund John E. Monahan Scholarship Fund Michael A. Monti Memorial Scholarship Fund Edward C. Morawa Memorial Scholarship Fund John W. and Helen F. Moroney Scholarship Fund Rev. Robert A. Morris, O.P. Scholarship Fund Gerard & Marjorie Morrissey Scholarship Fund Mulcahy Family Scholarship Fund Dr. Thomas M. Mulvey ’64 Scholarship Fund Christopher M. Murphy Scholarship Fund Rev. James Michael Murphy, O.P. Scholarship Fund James D. Naber ’78 Scholarship Fund Naddisy Foundation Endowed Scholarship Fund John Thomas Nailor Scholarship Fund Nero Family Scholarship Fund Nowel Scholarship Fund Eleanor O’Donnell O’Brien Family Scholarship Fund Charles G. O’Connell, M.D. ’56 Scholarship Fund Brother Kevin O’Connell, O.P. Scholarship Fund John J. O’Connor Memorial Scholarship Fund Benton & Elaine Odessa Scholarship Fund Kerry Ann O’Keefe Memorial Scholarship Fund Old Stone Bank Scholarship Fund Robert and Catherine Ollquist Memorial Scholarship Fund John T. O’Neill Scholarship Fund John J. O’Reilly ’40 and Charles A. Kelley, Esq. ’47 Memorial Scholarship Fund Mary E. Owens Scholarship Fund Raymond A. Pannone Scholarship Fund PC Hartford Alumni Club Scholarship Fund PC Alumni of NY / Fr. Mychal Judge Scholarship Fund Rev. John S. Peterson, O.P. Scholarship Fund Colleen Phalen Scholarship Fund Hubert J. Phelan Scholarship Fund Kevin C. Phelan ’66 Lacrosse Student-Athlete Scholarship Fund John J. Philpott ’02 Memorial Scholarship Fund Stephen Philpott ’75 Memorial Scholarship Fund Louis A. Pieri Scholarship Fund Christopher Pomerleau Scholarship Fund Rocco M. Pontarelli Scholarship Fund Stephen E. Proulx Memorial Scholarship Fund Providence College Faculty, Staff/Dominican Scholarship Fund Providence College National Alumni Association Scholarship Fund Providence Journal Scholarship Fund Rev. James F. Quigley, O.P. Scholarship Fund Quinn Family Scholarship Fund John C. Quinn ’45 Scholarship Fund John M. Quinn Memorial Scholarship Fund J. Kenneth Quirk, Jr. ’61 Newport County Scholarship Fund Ramer Family Scholarship Fund Thomas A. Ramos Memorial Scholarship Fund Edwin J. Reavey Scholarship Fund Rev. Charles V. Reichart, O.P. Scholarship Fund Reilly Family Scholarship Fund Christopher J. Reilly Scholarship Fund Mary C. Reilly Scholarship Fund Catherine A. Repucci Scholarship Fund Charles A. and Mary Zita Richard Scholarship Fund Richard A. Riley, Sr. Scholarship Fund Jerry Ritter Memorial Scholarship Fund Roberts Family Scholarship Fund Fred M. Roddy Foundation Endowed Scholarship Fund Catherine Rogers Scholarship Fund Samuel and Gertrude Woolf Rosen Scholarship Fund John N. Rossomondo Scholarship Fund Edward J. and Virginia M. Routhier Scholarship Fund Fay A. Rozovsky Scholarship Fund Michael A. Ruane ’71 Scholarship Fund Rev. John C. Rubba, O.P. Scholarship Fund Mark ’93 and Leslee ’96 Ruggeri Family Scholarship Fund Edward & Eva Ruggieri Scholarship Fund Luigi Russo Scholarship Fund Arthur F. Ryan Family Scholarship Fund Laura M. Ryan Memorial Scholarship Fund Laura Ryan Memorial Scholarship Fund Lisa A. Sacenti ’81 Memorial Scholarship Fund Stephen P. and Jill J. Sanford Family Scholarship Fund Edward L. Scanlon ’55 Scholarship Fund Amy Schumann Memorial Scholarship Fund Sears Family Scholarship Fund Natalie R. & Saul Seigle Scholarship Fund Anna M. Shanley Dominican Laity Scholarship Fund Rev. Brian J. Shanley, O.P. ’80 Scholarship Fund Joseph and Elaine Shanley Scholarship Fund Rebecca and Jonathan Shaw Memorial Scholarship Fund Justice Donald F. and Ursala R. Shea Scholarship Fund Signorelli Family Scholarship Fund William and Barbara Slattery Scholarship Fund Aaron J. Slom ’42 Memorial / Newport Club Scholarship Fund Deborah A. Smith Scholarship Fund Michael T. Smith ’65 Scholarship Fund Rev. Philip A. Smith, O.P. Memorial Scholarship Fund John W. Sormanti Scholarship Fund Kevin W. Stone ’87 Memorial Scholarship Fund Francis J. & Mildred E. Sullivan Scholarship Fund James T. Sullivan Memorial Scholarship Fund John D. Sullivan ’61 Scholarship Fund J. Leonard Sweeney Scholarship Fund Jim and Dottie Sweeney Scholarship Fund Kenneth G. Sweetnam Memorial Scholarship David J. Syner ’71 Scholarship Fund Taft Walsh Fennell Scholarship Fund Textron Foundation Scholarship Fund Peter Q. Thompson Family Scholarship Fund Dr. Lino & Melba F. Tiberi Scholarship Fund Thomas F. Tierney ’32 Scholarship Fund Maurice J. Timlin Scholarship Fund Fortunato Tomassi Scholarship Fund David M. Tracy Scholarship Fund Paul Trainor/MLK Scholarship Fund Treacy Family Scholarship Fund Joseph & Jennie Trimble Scholarship Fund Michael Joseph Tucker II Scholarship Fund Harold E. Turnbull Scholarship Fund Ungaro-DeRita-DiLella Scholarship Fund in Memory of Rocco and Lucia Ungaro Unicco Minority Students Scholarship Fund Ursino Family Scholarship Fund Very Rev. James J. Verdelotti Scholarship Fund Veridames of Providence College Scholarship Fund Louis and Teresa Verza Scholarship Fund Frank and Mary Vidmar Scholarship Fund Kenneth R. Walker Family Scholarship Fund Robert H. Walsh Scholarship Fund Associate Professor Stephen R. Walsh Scholarship Fund Washington Trust Company Endowed Scholarship Fund William F. Wayland ’58 Scholarship Fund Robert F. Weber Scholarship Fund David N. Webster Scholarship Fund Philip J. Whitcome ’70 Scholarship Fund Dorothy A. Widman Memorial Scholarship Fund Leonard R. Wilkens, Jr. ’60 Scholarship Fund Paul F. ’65 (Esq.) and Linda Wynn Scholarship Fund ENDOWED FUNDS & ACADEMIC AWARDS Joseph R. Accinno Faculty Teaching Award Fund Clint D. Anderson Undergraduate Research Fund Angel Fund Endowment Sister Thea Bowman Award Fund Joseph Calabria Fund for Friar Basketball Canavan Family Fund in Medical Ethics Antonette Carbone Library Fund Penny Clarke Men’s Ice Hockey Endowment Fund Class of ’63 Reunion Gift Fund Providence College Class of ’66 ROTC Award Fund Joseph Earley Lecture Fund Rev. Thomas J. Ertle, O.P. ’51 Campus Ministry Fund Rene E. Fortin Memorial Award Fund Gula Award Fund Father Hickey Annual Award Fund Lisska Book Award Fund Helena Meenan / Rosalind Y. Chua Music Fund Rev. Thomas V. Mullaney, O.P. Thomistic Essay Fund Norman R. Noel Award for Advanced Study in Economics 1st Lieutenant Gregory J. Paredes Memorial Award Gladys E. Prior Library Fund Center for Catholic and Dominican Studies Quinn Lecture Series Fund Reverend Robert J. Randall Academic Chair Fund Brigadier General Leonard J. Riley Memorial Award Jerry Ritter Intramurals Fund Michael A. Ruane Endowed Chair for Business Engagement Stephen J. Ryan, M.D. Memorial Award Fund Father Philip A. Smith, O.P. Award Fund Father Philip A. Smith, O.P. Student Fellowship for Study and Service Abroad Michael T. Smith ’65 Endowment for the School of Business Ferdinand B. Sowa Library Trust Fund Paul van K. Thomson Arts Honors Fund Robert H. Walsh ’39 Academic Fund Robert H. Walsh ’39 Endowed Chair in Biochemistry Youth Guidance Fund 33 WAYS TO GIVE PC FUND | ANNUAL GIVING TORCH SCHOLARSHIPS Gifts to the PC Fund are put to use immediately and directed to the areas where they are most urgently needed. Tuition fees account only for a portion of PC’s annual budget. Donations directed to the PC Fund build a bridge between tuition revenues and the actual cost of a PC education, ensuring that all students have access to a premier, Catholic liberal arts education. Torch Scholarships offer donors a unique opportunity to have a positive impact on the life of a promising PC student with financial need. With a gift of $20,000, donors can create a four-year expendable scholarship, which can be renewed at the donor’s request. Donors will receive an annual notification about the student awarded their scholarship, including the student’s name, hometown, class year, and program of study. ANGEL FUND | EMERGENCY FINANCIAL AID 1917 SOCIETY | LIFETIME GIVING The Angel Fund provides an ongoing source of emergency financial aid so that current students of families with unexpected and extraordinary financial challenges can continue their studies at Providence College. President Rev. Brian J. Shanley, O.P.’s top priority is to ensure that each and every student will have the resources necessary to complete his or her PC education. Since its founding in 1917, Providence College has been blessed with loyal and supportive alumni and friends. In acknowledgement of those who have given so generously, the 1917 Society recognizes cumulative lifetime giving to Providence College. Membership is extended to donors who have contributed a minimum of $250,000 during their lifetime. FRIARS FOREVER ATHLETIC FUND | ATHLETICS Many donors help to secure the future strength and position of Providence College by including PC in their wills. The Harkins Society recognizes benefactors who have named Providence College in their estate plans through bequests or other types of deferred gifts. Planned gifts can be made in several ways, including specifying a dollar amount or asset, such as securities; leaving all or a percentage of one’s estate; or leaving a residual interest. Planned gifts can be designated for restricted purposes — such as an endowed scholarship — or left completely unrestricted. Gifts to the Friars Forever Athletic Fund improve athletics facilities and provide scholarship and academic support to the department’s 300 student-athletes who compete in 19 varsity sports. Financial contributions are essential for the continued growth and success of Friar athletics and benefit all athletic programs. ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIPS Scholarship endowments provide much-needed financial support to well-qualified students who otherwise would not be able to afford a PC education. Many generous benefactors have established endowed scholarship funds to ensure that future generations of students will continue to benefit from the high standards of excellence and personalized learning that are the hallmarks of a PC education. Establishing an endowed scholarship fund offers donors the opportunity to create a personal legacy at Providence College, including a named memorial or family scholarship. Gifts for scholarship endowments begin at $50,000. Donors are kept informed about the progress of their funds through written annual reports and communications from their scholarship recipients. P R OV I D E N C E CO L L E G E I 2 0 1 1 - 2 0 1 2 A N N UA L D O N O R R E P O R T HARKINS SOCIETY | PLANNED GIVING If you have named Providence College in your will or trust, established a life income plan, or made the College the beneficiary of an insurance policy or retirement plan, please notify us so we can welcome you into the Harkins Society. ST. DOMINIC SOCIETY | LEADERSHIP ANNUAL GIVING The St. Dominic Society recognizes the College’s most generous donors — alumni, parents, corporate partners, faculty, staff, and friends — who make an annual gift of $1,000 or more to Providence College. Members play a principal role in advancing the educational and spiritual mission of Providence College. Young alumni are encouraged to join the St. Dominic Society. Recognizing that the capacity for young alumni to give may not be as great as that of more established alumni, Young Alumni St. Dominic Society membership is designed to recognize those who graduated within the past 10 years for leadership giving based upon year of graduation. DONOR BILL OF RIGHTS 2011 – 2012 Philanthropy is based on voluntary action for the common good. It is a tradition of giving and sharing that is primary to the quality of life. To assure that philanthropy merits the respect and trust of the general public, and that donors and prospective donors can have full confidence in the not-for-profit organizations and causes they are asked to support, we declare that all donors have these rights: BOARD OF TRUSTEES • To be informed of the organization’s mission, of the way the organization intends to use donated resources, and of its capacity to use donations effectively for their intended purposes. • To be informed of the identity of those serving on the organization’s governing board, and to expect the board to exercise prudent judgment in its stewardship responsibilities. • To have access to the organization’s most recent financial statements. • To be assured their gifts will be used for the purposes for which they were given. • To receive appropriate acknowledgement and recognition. • To be assured that information about their donations is handled with respect and with confidentiality to the extent provided by law. • To expect that all relationships with individuals representing organizations of interest to the donor will be professional in nature. • To be informed whether those seeking donations are volunteers, employees of the organization, or hired solicitors. • To have the opportunity for their names to be deleted from mailing lists that an organization may intend to share. • To feel free to ask questions when making a donation and to receive prompt, truthful, and forthright answers. The above rights were developed by the American Association of Fund Raising Counsel (AAFRC), Association for Healthcare Philanthropy (AHP), Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE), and Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP), and endorsed by (in formation) the Independent Sector National Catholic Development Conference (NCDC), National Committee on Planned Giving (NCPG), and Council for Resource Development (CRD). David J. Aldrich J. Peter Benzie Catherine Little Bert Duane M. Bouligny Thomas C. Boyan, Jr. M. Joseph Canavan Sr. Kathleen Cannon, O.P. Sandra L. Coletta Maureen Davenport Corcoran Rev. Giles R. Dimock, O.P. Paul R. Galietto John J. Glier Robert T. Gorman, Jr. Rev. Andrew Hofer, O.P. Thomas J. Keegan, Jr. Heidi M. Kenny John F. Killian Very Rev. John A. Langlois, O.P. Hon. William C. Leary Paul G. Maguire Very Rev. Brian M. Mulcahy, O.P. Edward W. O’Donnell John G. O’Hurley Robert J. Palmisano Kevin C. Phelan Christopher K. Reilly Mary-Ellen Sposato Rogers Michael A. Ruane Rev. Brian J. Shanley, O.P. Rev. Kenneth R. Sicard, O.P. James J. Skeffington, Esq. Edward M. Sullivan Peter Q. Thompson Most Rev. Thomas J. Tobin, D.D. DISCLAIMER The Office of Institutional Advancement at Providence College makes every effort to ensure that this Honor Roll of Donors is as accurate as possible in every respect. Should we have fallen short in this effort, please do not hesitate to let us know right away, so that we can make necessary adjustments to our records. Should you have questions, please call 401.865.2414 or email development@providence.edu. COMPLETE DONOR REPORT AVAILABLE ONLINE In an effort to be economically and environmentally prudent, we have printed a condensed version of the Annual Donor Report. 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