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University President Sister Francesca Onley, CSFN, PhD, was unanimously named Chairperson of the Greater Northeast Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce (GNPCC) at a meeting held on campus in February. The GNPCC brings small and large businesses together to network, develop, and improve business relationships. S. Francesca will serve a two-year term as Chairperson, replacing outgoing Chair Edward McBride, County Affairs Manager for PECO Energy.





Marketing & Communications Receives Awards (April, 2008)

The Marketing & Communications Department recently received four honors for their work. The Admissions Marketing Report selected Holy Family’s total ad campaign for its highest honor – the gold award. Additionally, the department earned three Cuppie Awards from The College and University Public Relations Association of Pennsylvania (CUPRAP): a Silver Award in the Advertising – Single Ad category for the “Every Opportunity” ad; a Bronze Award in the Print – Viewbooks category for the “Dream Big” viewbook; and a Bronze Award in the Print – Annual Reports category for the “I See” annual report.

Professor George Haynes Wins Lindback Award (April, 2008)

Assistant Professor of Biology George Haynes, MS was named the University’s 2008 winner of the Christian R. and Mary F. Lindback Foundation Award for Distinguished Teaching at the Faculty Recognition Event on Friday, February 15.





Graduate Admissions Director Attends Leadership Workshop (April, 2008)

Director of Graduate Admissions Margie Wendling, MBA, attended the Conversation with Women Leaders workshop hosted by Citizens Bank in early February. The workshop drew female leaders from a variety of industries to discuss current management issues. Consulting firm JanBara & Associates facilitated the workshop.

Counseling Psych Adjunct Presents at Conference (April, 2008)

Counseling Psychology Adjunct Professor Diane Shea, PhD, presented on “Clergy Sexual Abuse: Effects and Legal Advocacy” at the Male Survivor International Conference at John Jay College in November.

Accelerated Facilitator Honored (April, 2008)

Accelerated Program Science and Business Facilitator Joseph Holm, MS, CFP, CMA, has been selected as an Associate Fellow of the Amgen/National Science Teacher Association (NSTA) Science Teacher Academy. The highly competitive program enhances the science and teaching skills of science teachers through a rigorous professional development program.

School of Education Adjunct Receives Award (April, 2008)

School of Education Adjunct Professor Rosemary Parmigiani, MS, received the Mary C. Renner Achievement Award on February 11. The Award, presented by the Pennsylvania Educational Technology Exposition and Conference, honors an outstanding contribution by a member to the Association. Parmigiani is also an Elementary Principal at Bristol Borough School.

Nursing Professor Co-Authors Textbook; Appointed Committee Chair (April, 2008)

Professor of Nursing Kathryn Van Dyke Hayes, PhD, RN, has co-authored five chapters in the Sixth Edition of Craven and Hirnle’s Fundamentals of Nursing: Human Health and Function, published by Lippincott, Williams, and Wilkins. Hayes played a key role in the development of the nursing process content in the textbook. In an unrelated development, she was recently appointed Chair of the Clinical Practice Committee of American Association of Spinal Cord Injury Nurses (AASCIN) and continues to serve as a member of the Research Committee of the Neuroscience Nursing Foundation (NNF).

Spanish Instructor Presents Dissertation (April, 2008)

Spanish Instructor Adriana Merino, MA, recently presented her dissertation, entitled “Enhancing Second Language Pragmatic Competence: An Oral Discourse Processing Model” before four scholars in Madrid, Spain. Merino is scheduled to defend the dissertation this summer. In her presentation, Merino proposes a Processing Model she calls C.A.P. - pragmatic oral comprehension. This model, along with her “Theory of Embracing”, seeks to enhance second-language acquisition as well as achieve native-like fluency and comprehension.

Arts & Communications Professor Attends Conference (April, 2008)

Professor of Arts & Communications Kathryn Osenlund, EdD, attended the Society for Cinema and Media Studies conference in Philadelphia in early March. The director of Scribe Video Center presented at the conference. Members of Scribe have been guest lecturers in Osenlund’s classes, speaking to students about video broadcasting and Scribe’s community-based work in Southwest Philadelphia.

Faculty Honored at Evening of Recognition (April, 2008)

Over 50 full- and part-time faculty members were honored for their years of service to the University and recent degree completion at the Faculty Recognition Event held in the Perzel Education and Technology Center (ETC) on Friday, February 15. Among the highlights were the recognition of Professor of French Peter Frey, EdD, and Professor of English Thomas Lombardi, PhD, for their more than 40 years of service. The Vice President of Academic Affairs Service Award was presented to Professor of Nursing and MSN Chair Kathleen McMullen, PhD and Professor of Education Phyllis Gallagher, EdD.

Alumnus Speaks on Volunteer Work in New Orleans (April, 2008)

Will Toffling ’07 captivated a roomful of faculty, staff, and students on Tuesday, February 26, as he recounted the first half of his year-long commitment to help rebuild New Orleans as a part of AmeriCorps. Following Commencement, Toffling volunteered to help in New Orleans after traveling there during the Spring Break of his senior year as part of the University-sponsored Habitat for Humanity program. Toffling spent the past few months working in Musician’s Village and St. Bernard’s Parish. His commitment to AmeriCorps runs through June. The University has committed to two volunteer programs for this year’s Spring Break – Habitat for Humanity in Miami, Florida, and an Inter Faith Housing project in Bucks County.

A Sample of Recent Items in the News (April, 2008)

February 10: KYW-AM Newsradio 1060 aired a 45-second feature about Holy Family’s February Art Exhibit – “Haiku Middle Passage.” The feature ran throughout the day.

February 14: The Northeast Times ran a feature story on the “Haiku Middle Passage” Art Exhibit.

February 18: Sports Illustrated spotlighted senior men’s basketball player Michael Sturns as one of its weekly “Faces in the Crowd.”

February 24: A Bucks County Courier Times article “Time to Buy” quoted Acting Dean of the School of Business Administration Jim Higgins regarding the real estate market.

Retirement Planning Seminar (April, 2008)

Pennsylvania Area Independent Schools Insurance Group (PAISIG) is sponsoring a panel discussion for employees and faculty age 55 and over on Wednesday, March 5 from 4:30-7 pm at Chestnut Hill College. The program entitled “Preparing for Retirement” will provide an in-depth overview of what you need to think about as you near retirement. A light supper is included.

Nova Southeastern University Offers Tuition Discount (April, 2008)

Holy Family has partnered with Nova Southeastern University to offer all full- and part-time employees and faculty a 15 percent discount on tuition for the following programs: Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies in Education or a Doctor of Education degree program with concentrations in Educational Leadership, Health Care Education, Higher Education, Human Services Administration, Instructional Leadership, Instructional Technology and Distance Education, Organizational Leadership, Special Education, and Speech-Language Pathology. These distance learning programs occasionally meet at Newtown. For more information, contact Renee Rosenfeld (rlrosenfeld@holyfamily.edu; x3479).

Initial Meeting Scheduled for “Take Our Children to Work” Day (April, 2008)

The first Committee meeting for Take Our Children to Work Day is scheduled for Tuesday, March 11 at 12:30 pm in Campus Center 115. The University will celebrate Take Our Children to Work Day on Thursday, April 24. For more information, contact Johanna Fletcher (jfletcher@holyfamily.edu; x3259).

Finance Made Easy Seminar (April, 2008)

The Human Resources/Payroll Department invites you to a brown-bag lunch seminar on Thursday, March 6 from 12:30-1:25 pm in Campus Center 115. Come learn the basics about the variety of financial instruments available to you, including money markets, mutual funds, CDs, government savings bonds, and home equity loans. Jim O’Connor, CPA, President of BestVest Investments, Ltd., will present.

Suicide Prevention Seminar Scheduled (April, 2008)

The University will host a one-hour suicide prevention training program for faculty and staff on Thursday, March 13 from 12:15-1:30 pm in Campus Center 115. Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) is a suicide prevention strategy for non-mental health professionals and others in professions not related to psychology to recognize and appropriately respond to suicidal persons. The program is ideal for faculty and staff who are typically the first student contact in a crisis. Alvernia College Administrator of the Master of Arts in Community Counseling Joanne Kaminski, PhD, will facilitate the program. For more information, contact Johanna Fletcher (jfletcher@holyfamily.edu; x3259).

Charter Day Celebrations (March, 2008)

Holy Family celebrated Charter Day on the Northeast Philadelphia Campus on Monday, February 11, and will celebrate at Holy Family University - Newtown on Wednesday, February 13. On Monday, was held in the Campus Center Lower Lobby at 12:30 pm and was followed by an award ceremony. Staff members who have served for five, 10, 15, 20, and 25 years were honored at the ceremony. At the conclusion of the award ceremony, there was a cake cutting in the Dining Commons. On Wednesday, Newtown will celebrate Mass at 9 am to kick off Charter Day. At noon, there will be a luncheon celebration in the Newtown Commons. From 4-7 pm, Newtown will have its Evening Social in the Lobby.

We Love Writing Workshop (March, 2008)

The first of three literacy events held at Newtown, entitled “WE LOVE WRITING: Strategies for Grades 4-8” will take place on Thursday, February 14 from 5:30–8:30 pm in the Newtown Cafeteria. Carol Baldwin, author of Teaching the Story: Fiction Writing in Middle School,will lead the workshop, which is designed to help educators teach “show, don’t tell” writing, incorporate positive attitudes about revision, and use literature as a model for writing. A short reception precedes the workshop at 5:15 pm. If you are interested in attending, contact Newtown Learning Resource Center Coordinator Kathy Ruppel (kruppel@holyfamily.edu).

Forum on Career Paths for Counselors (March, 2008)

The Counseling Psychology program is offering a forum on the career paths of counselors from entry level to license at Newtown on Thursday, February 21 at 6 pm. Guest speaker Linda Hershmann, MFT, will lead the discussion. Hershmann is the Education Liaison for the Pennsylvania Association of Marriage and Family Therapists, and is also an adjunct faculty member at the Philadelphia Child and Family Therapy Training Center. The program is free and open to the public.

Literacy Sharing Conference on Campus (March, 2008)

The Holy Family chapter of Alpha Upsilon Alpha, the International Reading Association Honor Society, is hosting a conference on Saturday, February 23 in the John M. Perzel Education & Technology Center. The conference will run from 9 am – noon and is open to anyone interested in learning more about effective instructional practices that help students learn to read. Teachers from pre-school to 12th grade, as well as undergraduate and graduate students majoring in education, will find workshops that address their areas of need. For more information, contact Helen Hoffner, EdD (x 3372; hhoffner@holyfamily.edu).

Celebrate Women’s History Month (March, 2008)

Women’s History Month kicks off at Holy Family on Monday, March 3. Actress Marjorie Goldman from the American Historical Theatre in Philadelphia will portray Susan B. Anthony and give a one-hour presentation, complete with a question and answer session, at the Newtown cafeteria. The reception begins at 5:15 pm, followed by the kickoff of Women’s History Month at 5:30 pm. Look for a schedule of events in the March issue of Family Connection.

Professor Presents History of Montana to Grade School Students (March, 2008)

Associate Professor of Political Science Stephen Medvec, PhD, lectured on the history of his home state of Montana to a group of fifth-grade students at St. Joseph’s/St.Robert’s School in Warrington, PA on January 28. Medvec’s lecture covered the state’s historical contributions in a number of subjects, including the Lewis & Clark expedition and the Indian Wars. He also addressed the geography of the Rocky Mountains, the number of Tyrannosaurus rex found in the state since 1900, and the state’s famous politicians.



Renee Rosenfeld Attends Seminar (March, 2008)

Assistant Vice President for Human Resources Renee Rosenfeld, MBA, CEBS, attended a day-long seminar geared toward institutions of higher education and healthcare at the WolfInstitute in Philadelphia on January 23. Topics included violence prevention and confidentiality considerations, pandemic planning, immigration, and criminal & credit background checks.





Prayer Request Form Now Available (March, 2008)

The Mission Effectiveness Team is pleased to announce that a new prayer request form is located at http://extra.holyfamily.edu/news/prayer-request.asp. Members of the campus community are invited to submit their special intentions, which will be added to the University prayer list and posted bi-monthly on the Intranet. The listing will be refreshed at the beginning of each month, so please re-submit your request on a monthly basis if you wish to have it posted and prayed for again. You can view the listing of prayer requests at http://intra.holyfamily.edu/president/prayers.asp.

Professor to Publish Second Novel (March, 2008)

In early March, Random House will publish Life Is Fine, the second novel by adjunct Professor of English Allison Whittenberg, MA. The story revolves around a 15-year-old student with a crush on her 72-year-old teacher. For more information on the novel, visit allisonwhittenberg.com. Whittenberg’s first novel, Sweet Thang, was published in March 2006.

Phone Cards for the Troops (March, 2008)

Director of the Counseling Psychology Graduate Program George Colton, EdD, is assisting with a Phone Cards for the Troops program in conjunction with Navy Commander Rabbi Jon Culter. Culter has been deployed to Iraq to minister to Marines in Al Asad in the Al Anbar region. Marines will use the phone cards to call friends and family in the US. If you are able to donate a phone card, contact George Colton (gcolton@holyfamily.edu; x 4035).



Contingent Marches for Life in DC (March, 2008)

The University conducted its second annual trip to the March for Life rally in Washington, DC on Tuesday, January 22. Students from Temple University and Nazareth Academy joined Holy Family’s group on the trip. The University contingent traveled by bus to the Immaculate Conception Shrine in DC, and then took the Metro to the Rally. March for Life is an annual pro-life rally, held on the anniversary of the Supreme Court’s 1973 decision in the Roe v. Wade case.





University Participates in National Day of Service (March, 2008)

Approximately 25 members of the Holy Family community traveled to Special People in the Northeast (SPIN) on Monday, January 21 to take part in the Martin Luther King, Jr. National Day of Service. Students, faculty, and staff spent the day fixing up a playground area. SPIN's Frankford center houses after-school programs, early intervention, and other programs for children and adults with special needs.







Art Show, Discussion Shed Light on Enslavement (March, 2008)

The School of Arts and Sciences held events on successive days in early February regarding enslavement, covering 400 years in less than 24 hours. On Tuesday, February 5, Professor of History Mary Carroll Johansen, PhD, gave a historical overview of the Middle Passage – the second leg of the three-step transportation of slaves from Africa to the Americas - at the opening reception of the “Haiku Middle Passage Commemorative Traveling Exhibit.” The free exhibit opened in Holy Family University’s Art Gallery on Wednesday, January 23 and runs through February 27. Associate Professor of Art Pamela Flynn, MFA, is one of the artists whose work is on display.

A Sample of Recent Items in the News (March, 2008)

January 31: The Northeast Times ran a feature story on Assistant Professor of Sociology Jenai Murtha, PhD and the group of Holy Family students who spent the first week of January in Ecuador as part of the Rostro de Cristo program.

February 7: The Philadelphia Daily News ran a feature story on the unbeaten women’s basketball team.

New Employee Joins Staff in IT (March, 2008)

Terry Maguire joined the staff in Information Technology on February 11. Most recently, Maguire worked at New Line Communications in West Chester. He holds IT certificates in Siemens, AMP, Tru Net, Krone DataThing, Panduit, Leviton, and Corning.

Sam’s Club on Campus (March, 2008)

A representative from Sam’s Club will be in the Campus Center Dining Commons on Tuesday, February 12 from 11 am – 2 pm selling $40 memberships. You may purchase or renew a membership with a check, Discover Card, or MasterCard. If you are unavailable on February 12 but want to join or renew your membership, contact Gerri Hand (x 3448) to request an application.

Committee Chair and Members Needed (March, 2008)

If you are interested in serving on or chairing the Committee for Take Our Children to Work Day, please contact Renee Rosenfeld (rlrosenfeld@holyfamily.edu; x 3479). The University will celebrate Take Our Children to Work Day on Thursday, April 24.

Nursing Lab Receives Additional Grant (March, 2008)

At the end of January, the State of Pennsylvania announced an investment of $1.8 million to expand nurse education opportunities and increase the number of nurses in Pennsylvania. As part of this initiative, Holy Family received a grant in excess of $185,000 for the completion of the Nursing Simulation Lab in the Nursing Education Building. It was the largest equipment grant awarded by the State to any of the recipients. The grant will be used to equip the Simulation Lab with three additional METI-Men, and allow the University’s students to work with simulated patients of all ages.

Breakfast of Champions (February, 2008)

Faculty and staff were on hand to serve a late night snack at the Breakfast of Champions on December 13. The students took full advantage of the special treatment as they prepared for their final exams.

University Roasts Sister Francesca (February, 2008)

Over 300 constituents of Holy Family University gathered for a Silver Anniverary Dinner and Roast honoring President Sister Francesca Onley, CSFN, PhD, on Thursday, November 29 at Belle Voir Manor in Bensalem. The Roast capped a year of events celebrating S. Francesca’s 25th anniversary as President. The Dinner and Roast helped the University meet its goal of endowing a scholarship in Sister Francesca’s name for a first-time, full-time student.

Science Darkroom Dedicated (February, 2008)

Holy Family University dedicated its new Science Darkroom on Monday, December 3. Located on the lower level of Holy Family Hall, the Darkroom joined the recently renovated Communications Suite as the newest facilities available to the University’s students. In addition to normal photographic procedures, the darkroom allows X-ray film to be developed using an automated film processor. Chair for Natural Science and Math Robert E. Cordero, PhD and Assistant Professor of Biology Stanley K. Mauldin, PhD were awarded a strategic planning grant to make the Darkroom possible. Photographic equipment was donated by Edward Leboy.

Sudanese Professor Speaks to Holy Family Community (February, 2008)

Suad Badri, PhD, Senior Lecturer at the Ahfad University for Women in Sudan, Africa, spoke to a full house at Holy Family on Thursday, December 6. Badri gave background information on Ahfad University and provided some insight into the history of the conflict in the Darfur region of Sudan.

Toys for Tots Program a Success (February, 2008)

Holy Family recently donated 182 toys to area children through the University’s Toys for Tots campaign. Sponsored by the Ed Connections Club, the campaign ran from late October through December 18. Assistant Field Placement Director Lori Hill presented the University’s donation at a local Marine Corps barracks. Hill organized the campaign in conjunction with Associate Professor of Education Michael White, PhD. Students from the University’s Ed Connections Club, as well as those in White’s Freshman Experience group, ran several events to promote the campaign, including a bake sale and a Toys for Tots sticker sale.

Chemistry Professor Gives Presentation (February, 2008)

Assistant Professor of Chemistry Kishore Bagga, PhD, MRSC gave a presentation entitled “What’s in Your Curry” to the Hudson Valley Section of the American Chemical Society. Bagga’s presentation touched on a variety of herbs and spices commonly used in the making of a curry.

Arts & Sciences Faculty Members Present Research Findings (February, 2008)

Professor of English Jean Kohl, EdD, and Janice Showler, PhD, Chair, Arts & Communications, presented their research at the 2007 National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) Annual Convention in New York on Saturday, November 17. Their topic “From High School to College: Revisioning Ways to Ensure Student Success for College Writing Courses” was presented to thousands of K-12 teachers, college faculty, administrators, and other educational professionals from around the world.

Spanish Professor Earns Doctorate (February, 2008)

Adjunct Professor of Spanish and PhD candidate Linda Koch Fader, MA successfully defended her dissertation on language change and attrition in the Judeo-Spanish of two Sephardic Philadelphia families and will be awarded her PhD in Spanish from Temple University this month.

Art Professor Honored (February, 2008)

Professor of Art Michelle Rattigan, MA, ATR-BC, NCC, LPC received the 2007 Active Artist Award from the Delaware Valley Art Therapy Association (DVATA). Rattigan will be co-presenting “All Bottled Up: An Exploration into a Case Shared by Two Art Therapists and the Power of the Art Product as Transitional Object” at the DVATA’s annual Conference at Drexel University on January 26.

Development Director Receives Re-Certification (February, 2008)

Director of Development Michael Foley, CFRE was re-certified as a Certified Fund Raising Executive by the CFRE International & Association of Fundraising Professionals. Foley was originally certified in 2001. The re-certification serves as an impartial, third-party endorsement of an individual’s knowledge and experience against international standards in philanthropy.

Chemistry Professor Elected to Committee (February, 2008)

Assistant Professor of Chemistry Kishore Bagga, PhD, MRSC was elected as the Member at Large of the Executive Committee of the Royal Society of Chemistry – USA East Coast Section. Bagga’s election came during the RSC’s Annual General Meeting held at the Princeton Club in New York.

Criminal Justice Professor Writes Article (February, 2008)

Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice Leanne Owen, PhD, had an article entitled “School Violence” published in a new two-volume encyclopedia Battleground: Controversial Issues in Criminal Justice.

A Sample of Recent Items in the News (February, 2008)



October 26: Director of the Counseling Center Diana Piperata, PhD was heavily quoted in a Bucks County Courier Times article on the change in daylight savings time and how it affects sleeping patterns.

December 16: The Philadelphia Inquirer ran a brief on Sister Francesca Onley’s Silver Anniversary Dinner and Roast.

March for Life Rally (February, 2008)

The University’s second annual trip to the March for Life Rally in Washington, DC will take place on Tuesday, January 22. The University has chartered two buses and has room for nearly 100 people to take the trip. The plan is to bus to the Immaculate Conception Shrine in Washington, walk to the Metro station to take the Metro to the Rally. The buses will depart from the Campus Center parking lot at 6 am. The group is scheduled to return around 9 pm. If you are interested in participating in the Rally, contact Campus Minister Father James MacNew at ext. 3261 or Assistant Vice President for Finance, Budget, and Institutional Research Mike Van Thuyne at ext. 3205.

Volunteers Sought for Day of Service (February, 2008)

The University is seeking volunteers for the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service on Monday, January 21, 2008. The Holy Family contingent of faculty, staff, and students will travel to Special People in the Northeast (SPIN) to work with the organization from 8:15 am – 1 pm. To sign up for the Day of Service, contact Pat Dunne at ext. 3509, or Brett Buckridge at ext. 3241. In exchange for participation in the service project, the University will release you from your conflicting assignments on January 21. Transportation, lunch, a t-shirt, and verification will be provided.

Opening Meeting (February, 2008)

The Opening Meeting of the Spring Semester is set for Tuesday, January 22 at 12:30 pm in ETC Room 122. All full-time faculty, administrators, and professional staff are required to attend the meeting.

Haiku-Themed Art Show Opens in Late January (February, 2008)

The fourth show of the school year – entitled “Haiku Middle Passage Commemorative Traveling Exhibit” – opens in the Holy Family University Art Gallery on Wednesday, January 23. A haiku poet will speak at the opening reception on Tuesday, February 5 from 12:30-2 pm. The free exhibit runs through Wednesday, February 27.

New Employees Join the Staff (February, 2008)

Please welcome the following employees to Holy Family:

Jessica Sherman has been hired as Assistant Director of Resident Life. Sherman comes to Holy Family from Neumann College, where she served as a Residence Hall Coordinator since 2006. Jessica holds a bachelor of arts degree in Early Childhood and Elementary Education from Neumann College.

Julia Picerno joined the Academic Advising Center on January 2 as an Academic Advisor. Picerno most recently worked as a Sales Account Executive with Unifrutti of America, Inc., and she received her bachelor of science degree in Food Marketing from St. Joseph's University.

The Business Office welcomes Charlotte Cooke as a Loan Collection Specialist. Since 2004, Cook has worked as Accounting/Payroll Coordinator for Holt's Cigar Company in Philadelphia. Prior to that, she worked as a Credit/Collections Coordinator for Airline Hydraulics Corporation in Bensalem. Cook has taken business courses at LaSalle University and has studied medical terminology at the Community College of Philadelphia.

Keep Your New Year’s Resolution (February, 2008)

If you have health coverage through any of our Personal Choice or Keystone health plans, you can receive up to $150 on fitness center fees when you complete 120 workouts in a 365-day program enrollment period. You can also receive up to $200 back for the cost of Weight Watchers or any network hospital weight management program. Also, if you have given up smoking, you can receive up to $200 when you complete your choice of proven smoking cessation programs. Call 1-800-ASK-BLUE or log onto www.ibx.com for more information.

Admissions Director Presents to Women’s Groups (January, 2008)

Director of Graduate Admissions Margie Wendling, MBA, will conduct two presentations in November for the Bucks County women’s community. Wendling is scheduled to present “As the Office Turns: How to Manage Petty Communication Pitfalls to Career Success” at the Bucks County Day for All Women Conference on November 3, and again at the monthly meeting of the Buxmont E-Women Networking Group on Tuesday, November 6.

Associate Professor of Nursing Publishes Articles on Trip to China (January, 2008)

Associate Professor of Nursing Susan M. Miovech, PhD, RNC, had three articles published in ADVANCE for Nurses. Miovech traveled to the People’s Republic of China in June as part of a People to People Ambassador Program. Her three-part series of articles was entitled “A Land of Contrasts,” “Nursing in China: Yin & Yang of Healthcare,” and “China Growing.” The pieces ran in successive publications dated September 17, October 1, and October 15, 2007.

Education Professor Presents at National Conference (January, 2008)

Professor of Education Phyllis Anthony, EdD, co-presented a session entitled “Leading Students to the Future” at the national conference of the American Association of School Librarians in Reno, Nevada on October 27. Anthony’s session focused on the negotiation that must take place between the classroom teacher and the school library media specialist before, during, and after the curriculum development process in order for information literacy instruction to take place in a learning environment. Anthony co-presented with Pamela Chesky from the Center for International Scholarship in School Libraries.

Arts & Sciences Faculty to have Research Findings Presented (January, 2008)

Professor of English Jean Kohl, EdD, and Janice Showler, PhD, Chair, Arts & Communications, will have their research presented at the 2007 National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) Annual Convention in New York on Saturday, November 17. Their topic “From High School to College: Revisioning Ways to Ensure Student Success for College Writing Courses” will be presented to thousands of K-12 teachers, college faculty, administrators, and other educational professionals from around the world. The presentation will be conducted in a panel format which explores possibilities for improving students’ chances for success in college writing courses by strengthening high school connections.

Holy Family to be Represented at Annual Convention (January, 2008)

Graduate Admissions Counselor Andrea Mirsky, MEd, Newtown Admissions Representative Jennifer Bona, MEd, and Graduate Education Advisor Deborah McCusker, BA will attend the New Jersey Educational Association (NJEA) Annual Convention in Atlantic City in November.

Department of Natural Sciences and Mathematics Hosts Fall Colloquium (January, 2008)

The Department of Natural Sciences and Mathematics will welcome New York University’s Director of Graduate Studies Mark Tuckerman, PhD, to present at its 2007 Fall Colloquium. Tuckerman’s presentation “Warping Rubber Sheets: A New Perspective on the Conformational Sampling and Free-Energy Producing Problems” will take place on Monday, December 3 at 12:30 pm in the ETC Auditorium.

Assistant Professor Named Featured Learner of the Month (January, 2008)

Assistant Professor of Computer Management Information Systems Bernice Purcell, MBA, is the featured learner of the month on the Northcentral University Web site. Purcell is pursuing her PhD in their School of Business, specializing in Management Information Systems. Purcell’s community activity, academic background, and efforts to continue her education are all highlighted in the article.

New Employee Joins Marketing & Communications Staff (January, 2008)

Kathy Migliarese joined the staff in Marian Hall in early November as Marketing & Communications Secretary. Migliarese studied business management and art at Community College of Philadelphia and was formerly the office manager at Dave & Buster’s/Jillian’s.

Women’s Tennis Team Captures CACC Championship (January, 2008)

Holy Family’s women’s tennis team won its second consecutive Central Athletic Collegiate Conference (CACC) championship by defeating second-seeded Philadelphia University 5-0 in the CACC Finals on October 13. The top-seeded Tigers (12-1) jumped out to a 3-0 lead by taking all three doubles matches. Quena Borres and Shakir Willett defeated their opponents in the first flight. The second flight duo of Liana Lui and Lauren Neill won their match, 8-2. Melanie Pulsinelli and Ashley Berge were 8-5 winners of their third flight match. Pulsinelli and Berge gave Holy Family the title by winning their respective singles matches in straight sets. Pulsinelli took her fifth flight match, 6-0, 6-3. Berge was victorious in the sixth flight, 6-2, 6-2. With the victory, Holy Family has secured a spot in the 2007-08 NCAA Division II Women’s Tennis Championship Tournament.

Faculty Senate Scholarship Applications Now Being Accepted (January, 2008)

Applications are now being accepted from eligible students for the Faculty Senate Scholarship. Students must have completed at least 24 credits at Holy Family by the end of the Fall 2007 semester and must receive financial assistance covering no more than 25% of the cost of their tuition, aside from unsubsidized Stafford Loans, PLUS loans, or alternative loans. The deadline for applications is February 1, 2008. Please contact Mary Carroll Johansen at mcjohanson@holyfamily.edu, or call 267-341-3365 to apply.

Ed Connections Participates in Toys for Tots Campaign (January, 2008)

Under the tutelage of Assistant Field Placement Director Lori Hill, BA, and Associate Professor of Education Michael White, PhD, Ed Connections and White’s Freshman Experience group will participate in the Toys for Tots campaign. The group will place barrels around campus to collect new, unwrapped toys for the families of local Marines.

Polish Club Marches in Pulaski Day Parade (January, 2008)

A contingent of students from the Polish Club participated in the 74th Annual Philadelphia Pulaski Day Parade on Sunday, October 14. Some of the students were dressed in traditional Polish attire obtained from the Polish National Opera. Vesting Polish Instructor Sister Olga Noetzel, CSFN, and Assistant Professor of Mathematics Sister Marcella Louise Wallowicz, CSFN accompanied the students, while Librarian Lee Carr dressed as the Holy Family Tiger for the parade.

Alum Named Congressional Angel in Adoption (January, 2008)

Michaelina Bendig ’95 was named a 2007 Congressional Angel in Adoption in October. Bendig has spent 15 years as an adoption consultant for Adoptions from the Heart (AFTH), a licensed non-profit adoption agency offering domestic and international adoption. Bendig was one of 187 individuals who received the award, created in 1999 by the Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute (CCAI). She was selected by US Congressman Jim Gerlach.

Theater Night for Employees & Faculty (January, 2008)

Holy Family Alumni & Friends invite faculty and staff to a wine and cheese reception followed by the comedy, "Mrs. Bob Cratchit’s Wild Christmas Binge," at the Bristol Riverside Theatre on Wednesday, November 14. The reception is at 7 pm, and the curtain opens at 8 pm. Orchestra seating is $22 per person. To purchase tickets, contact Kathy Warchol at kwarchol@holyfamily.edu, or call extension 3339.

A Sample of Recent Items in the News (January, 2008)



October 4: The Bucks County Herald highlighted the group of graduate education students who presented a workshop at the Early Childhood Education Conference in October.

October 11: The Athletic Department’s Children’s Book Drive was featured in the Northeast Times. The story announced the department’s quest to collect new books for the Thomas Holme School in Northeast Philadelphia.

Staff and Students Participate in “Light the Night Walk” (January, 2008)

Graduate Admissions Counselor Andrea Mirsky, MEd, and Newtown Learning Resource Center Coordinator Kathy Ruppel, MLS led a group of 10 members of the Holy Family Community who participated in the “Light the Night Walk” to benefit the Leukemia & Lymphona Society on September 29. The group raised $546 for the occasion, which consisted of a two-mile walk through lit red, white, and gold balloons, each of which signified family and friends (red), survivors (white), and those who had passed away from a blood cancer related illness (gold).

Author Presents to Packed House (January, 2008)

In front of a packed house of students, staff, and community members, local author Allen Hornblum and five of the police officers and burglars mentioned in his book Confessions of a Second Story Man: Junior Kripplebauer and the K&A Gang, recounted the many stories and experiences of the infamous K&A Gang. The presentation, sponsored by the University’s new Graduate Program in Criminal Justice, offered a unique look at what Hornblum called “the best burglary gang on the East Coast from the 1950s through the 1970s.”

Surgical Historian Details Gilded Age Medicine (January, 2008)

Ira Rutkow, MD, MPH, DrPH, presented a lecture entitled “Gilded Age Medicine and the Death of President James A. Garfield on Saturday, November 3 in the ETC Auditorium. The program was sponsored by the University and Glen Foerd on the Delaware. Rutkow is a historian of surgery, as well as a clinical professor of surgery at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey. The topic of his lecture is thoroughly explored in his book, James A. Garfield. Garfield was shot and killed in 1881, and Rutkow detailed how the medical procedures of the time helped to kill him rather than save him.

SEPCHE Art Show to Run Through November (January, 2008)

Faculty members from seven area colleges and universities, including five members of Holy Family’s faculty, will display their art at the Holy Family University Gallery from November 5-29. The show kicks off with an opening reception on Wednesday, November 7 from 5-7 pm.

Career Services Offers Workshop and Company Tour (January, 2008)

The office of Career Services offers a pair of events in November to help students learn about procedures for applying to graduate school and job opportunities at a major local business. On Wednesday, November 7, Director of Graduate Admissions Margie Wendling will present to the students in Campus Center Room 115 on how to apply to graduate school. A free lunch will be provided to all students who attend. The following day, students are invited to take a tour and learn about job opportunities at Philadelphia-based Crown, Cork & Seal. Transportation will be provided for all interested students. The tour runs from 11 am – 1 pm and includes a free company lunch. For more information on both events, contact Don Brom at extension 3224, or Anna Tysarczyk at extension 3223.

Flu Shots Available (January, 2008)

The Health Service & Human Resources Departments will offer flu shots to employees & faculty on Wednesday, November 7 from 1-3 pm. Advance reservations are not required, and the shots will be administered on a first-come, first-served basis. The shots are $20 per person, payable that morning by cash only.

Nursing Professor Presents Research (January, 2008)

Professor of Nursing Kathryn Hayes, DNSc, CNE, RN, will present “Scholarship and You: Perfect Together” for interested members of the faculty and staff at 12:15 pm on Wednesday, November 7 in Campus Center 115. Light refreshments will be served.

Children’s Book Author to Speak at Newtown (January, 2008)

Holy Family-Newtown’s Learning Resource Center, in conjunction with the School of Education, will sponsor a presentation by Peter Catalanotto, renowned author/illustrator of children’s books, on Thursday, November 8 as a part of the University’s celebration of Children’s Book Week. The event is scheduled to begin at 5:30 pm in Room 136 at Holy Family-Newtown. Catalanotto will discuss his work and participate in a book signing at the conclusion of the presentation. His books will be on sale by staff from the Newtown Bookstore during the presentation.

Student Filmmakers to Show Documentary of Kenyan Orphanage (January, 2008)

Director of Library Services Lori Schwabenbauer, MSLS has invited three Canadian filmmakers to bring their documentary “Letters From Litein” to the University on Tuesday, November 13. The film will be shown at 7 pm in the ETC Auditorium and will be followed by a question and answer session. The documentary tells the story of schoolchildren in Calgary who befriended children in an orphanage in Litein, Kenya by becoming pen pals. The Canadian students raised funds for their friends in Kenya and traveled to Litein to bring supplies to the orphanage. Schwabenbauer spent a summer in Litein in 1982 and helped to lay the concrete foundation for the orphanage.

Hour of Power (January, 2008)

The Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth invite all campus constituents to participate in an Hour of Power on Saturday, November 17 from 6:30-7:30 pm. Held in the Campus Center Chapel, the hour will include Eucharistic adoration, praise and worship, and shared prayer. Subsequent Hours of Power will be held on the third Saturday of each month.

On-Site TIAA-CREF Counseling Available (January, 2008)

A second date has been added for TIAA-CREF on-site financial counseling appointments for employees & faculty. A representative will be available for one-on-one meetings on Thursday, November 29. Average appointment time is 45 minutes, and appointments are available on a first-come, first-served basis. To schedule your counseling session, call 800-842-2010 or visit TIAA-CREF's Web site at http://www.tiaa-cref.org/moc.

Athletic Department Collects Children’s Books for City School (November, 2007)

The Athletic Department is collecting new children’s books to donate to the Thomas Holme Elementary School in Philadelphia. The book drive runs through Wednesday, October 31. To participate, bring your books to Room 130 of the Campus Center, or see any member of the Athletic Department staff. Monetary contributions also will be accepted.

Nursing Professor Published in Triplicate (November, 2007)

Adjunct Nursing Professor Denise Hayes, RN, CRNP, MSN, recently wrote three articles for publication in Nursing Journal. Hayes authored “New Guidelines for Preventing Infective Endocarditis”, which appeared in the August edition, and co-authored an article entitled “Administering Pneumococcal Vaccine” for the September issue. In November’s edition, she will have an article entitled “When Potassium Takes Dangerous Detours” published.

Political Science Professor to Attend Inauguration (November, 2007)

Associate Professor of Political Science Stephen Medvec, PhD, will represent his alma mater – the University of Montana – at the October 6 inauguration of Haverford College’s 13th President, Stephen G. Emerson.

Sister Frances Attends Co-Op Conference (November, 2007)

Director of Cooperative Education Sister Frances Veitz, CSFN, EdD, attended the Mid-Atlantic Co-Op Conference in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware during the last week in September. The theme of the Conference was “Setting Sail: A Journey into the American Workplace.” The Conference was sponsored by the Cooperative Education and Internship Association.

Education Professor Travels to Germany (November, 2007)

Professor of Education Kathleen Quinn, PhD, recently returned from a trip to Berlin, Germany, where she made multiple presentations at the 15th European Reading Conference. Quinn co-presented on two topics – “Using ‘Read a Latte’ Book Clubs to Motivate Adolescents to Read” (co-presented with adjunct professor Maureen Runyen), and “Establishing Reliability for the Use of Graduate Oral Dictation to Differentiate between Reading Difficulties and Language Issues” (co-presented with Associate Professor of Education Roger Gee, PhD, and Assistant Professor of Education Patricia Duncan, EdD). Quinn also recently co-authored Publication of the Critical Reading Inventory, 2nd Edition, with Tony and Mary D. Applegate.

Five New Employees Join the “Family” (November, 2007)

The following employees are new to the University:

Meaghan Crawford joined the staff in Marian Hall in early September as Special Assistant to the Vice President for Institutional Advancement. Crawford earned her bachelor of arts degree in Communications from Neumann College. She previously worked as the Group Marketing and Sales Manager for the Bristol Riverside Theatre.

Jeanne DeVirgiliis was welcomed to the Library staff on September 17. DeVirgiliis serves as the Library’s part-time Circulation Desk Assistant. DeVirgiliis is a graduate of Community College of Philadelphia and worked as an Executive Assistant to the Board of Admissions at the Fox Chase Cancer Center for the past several years.

Paul Gornowski has been hired to fill the Sports Information Director position in the Marketing & Communications office. Gornowski has been the Interim Sports Information Director at Millersville University since 2006. He holds a bachelor of arts degree in Radio and Film from Rowan University and is currently pursuing a master’s degree in Public Relations.

Stephanie Mongiello ’07 accepted the position of part-time Graduate Resident Director in the Student Services division. Stephanie earned her bachelor of science in Criminal Justice in May and had served Holy Family as a Resident Advisor since the fall of 2006.

David Richards has joined the team in the Maintenance Department. Richards was hired in September as a Maintenance Associate. Prior to coming to Holy Family, Richards was an equipment operator for the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation.

Student Organizations to Conduct Blood Drive (November, 2007)

Lambda Nu and SAYS will co-host a blood drive with the American Red Cross on Monday, October 22 from 9 am – 3 pm in the Campus Center Lower Lobby. If you have any questions, contact Susan Rogers at srogers@holyfamily.edu. To schedule a donation, visit www.pleasegiveblood.org/donate, click College/Universities, scroll down and click October 22, and follow the instructions to schedule your donation. Remember, one blood donation can save up to three lives.

Education Students Present at Early Childhood Workshop (November, 2007)

A group of seven graduate students from the School of Education, accompanied by Professor of Education Lynn Orlando, PhD, will present a session at the 19th Annual Bucks County Early Childhood Conference at Bucks County Community College on Saturday, October 6. Dr. Orlando and the students (Courtney Lucas, Diane Gormley, Kathleen Lafferty, Kristin Morris, Deidre Kells, Kristin Boekamp, and Debbie Miller) from the graduate program based at Newtown will be the featured workshop presenters at the Conference, which has hosted as many as 600 educators in past years. Entitled “Creative Literacy Centers for Pre-K to Third Grade,” the presentation will be an interactive session highlighting literacy utilizing four different literacy centers.

Alums Welcome New Additions (November, 2007)

Nicole (Hover) Holloran ’99 and Melissa (Geary) Williamson ’01 both welcomed new additions to their families recently. Holloran had a baby girl in February, while Williamson gave birth to a baby boy last September.

Miller Receives Certification (November, 2007)

Maureen A. Miller ’99, RN, BSN, CPN, received her pediatric nurse certification and is making her way up the clinical ladder. She is currently working in Pediatrics at a community hospital in South Central Pennsylvania.

A Sample of Recent Items in the News (November, 2007)



September 27: The University’s new Communication Center was featured in the Northeast Times. The story covered the opening of the Center at the beginning of the semester, as well as the $1 million technology grant the University received from the non-profit organization Campus EAI.

Scholarship Recipients and Donors Feted (November, 2007)

Approximately 175 members of the Holy Family community were present on Thursday, September 20 for the First Annual Scholarship Stewardship Dinner, held at Torresdale-Frankford Country Club. The University’s numerous scholarship recipients – and the donors who made those scholarships available – were celebrated. The University presented three new scholarship recipients with their awards. Senior Jennifer Hamill was awarded the Carl F. & Elizabeth M. Gregory Scholarship, junior Andrea Carpenter received the Adele Leboy Scholarship for Women in Science, and senior Colleen McEachern was honored with the Southampton Window Cleaning & Janitorial Service Scholarship. In all, 109 scholarship recipients were honored by the University.

Employee Benefit Fair (November, 2007)

The employee benefit fair will take place on Tuesday, October 2 and Wednesday, October 3. On Tuesday, visit the Campus Center Upper Lobby from 11:30 am – 2 pm, and on Wednesday, the fair will take place from noon – 2 pm in the Newtown cafeteria. Many benefit vendors will be available on Tuesday to answer questions about your options for the upcoming year. Open enrollment runs from October 1-12, with the new plan year starting on November 1. If you have any questions, contact the Human Resources Department at x3479.

Golf Classic (November, 2007)

The University’s 19th Annual Golf Classic takes place on Wednesday, October 3 at Torresdale-Frankford Country Club. The event is a wonderful opportunity to share some camaraderie and lively competition with friends while helping to fund scholarships for students at Holy Family University. Eighty-five percent of undergraduates receive financial assistance. The day starts with lunch at 11 am and the program is scheduled to run until 8 pm.

Counseling Psychology Graduate Program Forum (November, 2007)

The Graduate Program in Counseling Psychology will host its 2007 Counseling Forum on Monday, October 8 from 6-8 pm at Newtown. The presentation will focus on the background and theory for the use of guided imagery in the counseling context, some direct experience with Interactive Guided Imagery, and discussion and questions about both the theory and the experience. The featured presenter is Bob Schoenholtz, MS, a certified practitioner of Interactive Guided Imagery, a registered and board certified art therapist, and a licensed professional counselor in Pennsylvania. Admission is free and refreshments will be served.

Dancing with the Staff Contest (November, 2007)

Student Affairs is sponsoring a Dancing with the Staff contest on Monday, October 15 at 12:30 pm in the Campus Center Commons. Students may ask a faculty or staff member to be their partner, with prizes going to the best team. You may sign up for the contest outside of the Activities office.

Local Author to Discuss K&A Gang (November, 2007)

Former gang members and the Philadelphia detectives who caught them will join acclaimed author and Professor Allen M. Hornblum for a look at the rise and fall of the Kensington and Allegheny (K&A) Gang in a special presentation on Tuesday, October 16 at 7:30 pm in the University’s John Perzel Education & Technology Center. The event is sponsored by the Criminal Justice Graduate Program. Hornblum, a Temple University professor of Urban Studies and author of the book Confessions of a Second Story Man: Junior Kripplebauer and the K&A Gang, explores what made these burglars successful for so long and the methods police used to stop them. Admission is free.

Interim Dean Named Facilitator of the Year (September, 2007)

James Higgins, MBA, newly-named Interim Dean of the School of Business Administration, received the MBA Facilitator of the Year Award from the University’s Accelerated Division. Higgins has been a Professor in the School of Business Administration for 15 years and has been a Facilitator for the Accelerated Program for the past five.

Pamela Flynn Art Exhibits to Open in September (September, 2007)

Associate Professor of Art Pamela Flynn, MFA, has two exhibitions of her work opening this fall. Her exhibit “The Space in Between” will be featured at the Monmouth University Department of Art & Design’s Rotary Ice House Gallery from September 10 - October 12, with an opening reception scheduled for Friday, September 14. Additionally, Flynn’s work will be on display at New York’s Phoenix Gallery in the “Shoes, Shoes, Shoes” show, which opens on September 5. Part of The Girls Gotta Run Foundation, Inc., the exhibit helps raise money to buy athletic shoes for Ethiopian girls to support their participation in sports and help them continue their formal education.

Adjunct Faculty Member Gives Presentation at Columbia (September, 2007)

Mary Elaine Perry, EdD, Adjunct Professor of Counseling Psychology, recently delivered a presentation to 200 development and alumni relations staff and volunteers at Columbia University. Entitled “Generations at Work,” Perry’s talk included information on the four generations currently in the workforce, the characteristics of each generation due to the political and economic climate during their coming-of-age years, and how to motivate and support members of each generation in the work place and as volunteers.

Diana Piperata Attends Dinner with Mayoral Candidates (September, 2007)

Counseling Center Director Diana Piperata, PhD, was one of a select group of Philadelphia residents to attend a potluck dinner with the city’s Mayoral candidates. Piperata joined seven other concerned Philadelphians and candidates Michael Nutter and Al Taubenberger for a potluck dinner in South Philadelphia organized by the Philadelphia Inquirer and Great Expectations, the University of Pennsylvania’s Project on Civic Engagement. The group discussed a number of topics pertinent to November’s election, including the difference between the education a student receives in the city’s Catholic schools and the one received in its public schools.

Counseling Center Services Available Online (September, 2007)

The Counseling Center and Disability Services Office recently updated its Web site for the upcoming academic year. You can view the information and services available to all faculty, staff, and students at www.holyfamily.edu/counseling/index.shtml. University procedures and other recommendations for addressing behavioral health concerns are included. The updated site includes links to reputable behavioral health and self-help resources.

Professor to Deliver Paper in United Kingdom (September, 2007)

English Professor Patricia Michael, PhD, will deliver a paper entitled “The Haunting of John Irving: Victorian Appropriations in ‘A Prayer for Owen Meany’” at a conference on Neo-Victorianism: The Politics and Aesthetics of Appropriation. The conference is being hosted by the Centre for Victorian Studies at the Institute of Arab and Islamic Studies at the University of Exeter in the United Kingdom from September 10-12. Michael will be joined by fellow presenters from many countries in Asia and Europe, as well as Australia, Canada, and the United States.

Volleyball Team To Participate in “Digs for Cancer” (September, 2007)

The Women’s Volleyball Team will run a fund-raiser during their tri-match on Saturday, October 13. While taking on Post University and Molloy College, the Lady Tigers will battle cancer off the court. The team is taking donations and pledges, and selling shirts to benefit the Susan B. Komen Foundation throughout the day’s matches. The tri-match begins at noon and will run until approximately 6 pm. Holy Family plays at noon and 4 pm. Come out and support the Lady Tigers and their efforts.

Class of 1965 Celebrates Victorian Day (September, 2007)

A number of members of the Class of 1965 met in Riverton, NJ on Saturday, June 2 to celebrate Victorian Day. Participating alumni included Fran (Kellagher) Horn, Marianne (Brady) Mark, Mary (Hark) Evangelisto, Helene (Kryszczun) O’Neil, Barbara (Brokowski) Pilborough, Betty Anne (Altman) Zelinsky, and Mary Jane Roberts. The group took a trolley tour, walked around the arts and crafts displays and ate lunch at Café Europa.

Franz-Keller Retires Following Nearly Three Decades of Service (September, 2007)

Kathleen Franz-Keller ’68 retired from the Oakland (CA) Housing Authority (OHA) recently after serving 29 years at OHA as the Information Technology Director. Keller attributed her long and successful career to the incredible people within her department, as well as to all the professional and talented co-workers in the other departments at the OHA.

Cardamone-Silvotti Receives Doctorate (September, 2007)

Lisa Ann Cardamone-Silvotti ’03 was among 236 students awarded the Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. The ceremony was held at the Kimmel Center on June 3.

Alumni Board Schedules First Meeting of the Year (September, 2007)

The Alumni Association Board of Advisors will hold its first meeting of the academic year on Thursday, September 27. New members to the Board this year are Dr. Alan Boxer M’07, Patrick Duffy M’07, Karen Fox ’94, and Dennis Leraris ’95, M’07.

A Sample of Recent Items in the News (September, 2007)



August 9: The University’s first Summer Language Enrichment Program was featured in the Northeast Times. A partnership between Holy Family and the School District of Philadelphia enabled the project to take place. Twenty students from 12 different countries participated in the six-week program.

August 10: Sylvester Kohut, Associate Vice President of Academic Affairs, had a letter to the editor published by the Chronicle of Higher Education detailing his perspective on life at Antioch College during the Vietnam War.

August 12: Will Toffling ’07 was featured throughout the day on KYW-1060, AM for his decision to put his nursing career on hold for a year to help victims of Hurricane Katrina rebuild in New Orleans.

Parking Lots Designated for Fall Semester (September, 2007)

The Public Safety Office has designated the parking lots on campus for the fall semester. Please adhere to all parking regulations. The ETC parking lot will be reserved for faculty only. You must have a valid faculty hang tag to enter the ETC lot. The parking lots in front and in the rear of Holy Family Hall will be used for faculty and staff on a first-come, first-serve basis. A valid hang tag is needed for admittance to these lots. Any overflow parking from these parking lots will be directed to the parking lots at St. Katherine’s and the Undergraduate Admissions Center. The Campus Center parking lot will be reserved for students. Staff who work in the Campus Center are to park in the lower sports parking lot. Hang tags may be obtained Monday through Friday at the Command Center in Room 101 of the Campus Center. Any questions regarding parking regulations should be directed to Director of Public Safety Joseph McBride at x3642.

Refurbished Cafeteria Opens for Business (September, 2007)

The newly-remodeled Tiger Café opened for the school year on August 20, and the Cub Café followed suit on August 29. The Tiger Café is open seven days a week, from 8 am – 7:30 pm Monday-Friday, and from 11 am – 2 pm and 3 - 6:30 pm on Saturdays and Sundays. The Cub Café is open Monday-Friday from 8 am – 1:30 pm and 2:30 - 8 pm Monday-Thursday.

Holy Family to Celebrate Constitution Day (September, 2007)

The University will once again celebrate the nation’s history during Constitution Day on Monday, September 17. The day-long celebration will begin at 9 am with a video presentation entitled Our Constitution: A Conversation. Other events on campus include an open voter registration booth, lunch, and a recital of the Preamble of the Constitution. The day wraps up at 2 pm when the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth ring the campus bell in conjunction with the Freedoms Foundation in Valley Forge as part of the Bells Around the World celebration.

Family Weekend 2007 Filled with Festivities (September, 2007)

Family Weekend 2007 is shaping up to be a fun-filled three days for students and their families. Beginning on Friday, September 14 with an evening program at 8 pm, followed by an ice cream social at 9:30 pm, and running through Sunday, there are a number of events scheduled for students and family members of all ages. On Saturday, the University offers a full slate of athletic contests and other daytime events, including a fall festival, flea market, and Locks of Love. Saturday evening Mass will take place at 5:30 pm, followed by the reunion and picnic at 6:30 pm and casino night at 8 pm. On Sunday, the women’s tennis and soccer teams will play home contests to wrap up the weekend.

First Tech Staff Meeting of the School Year Scheduled (September, 2007)

Technical employees are invited to attend the first Tech Staff meeting of the 2007-2008 academic year on Friday, September 7 from 2-3 pm in the ETC Auditorium. Supervisors are asked to arrange for office coverage so that all tech staff members may attend this meeting.

Women’s Discussion Group Meetings Scheduled for Fall Semester (September, 2007)

Beginning in September, the Counseling Center and Disability Services Office is offering a weekly Women’s Group geared toward addressing a variety of topics unique to female students. Each group will begin with an educational presentation, followed by open discussion and some group activity in which all members can participate. The meetings will be held every Tuesday, beginning September 18, from 12:15-1:15 pm in room 213 of the Campus Center.

Community Service Awareness Day (September, 2007)

Community Service Awareness Day will take place on Tuesday, September 18 in the Campus Center Commons. Various agencies will be on campus recruiting volunteers. Stop by from 11:30 am – 2 pm to get more information on how you can help to make a difference.

Eastern European Sisters to Speak at Holy Family (September, 2007)

Holy Family University will welcome six members of the international Congregation of the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth in early September for a special event titled "Eastern European Women Speak." The sisters are scheduled to speak at 12:30 pm on Wednesday, September 12 and at 7 pm on Thursday, September 13 in the John Perzel Education Technology Center Auditorium on the University's Northeast Philadelphia campus. The University's Mission Effectiveness Team and School of Arts and Sciences have collaborated on the event, which will be simultaneously translated through audio devices in the Auditorium.

BJ's Wholesale Club Representative to be On-Campus (September, 2007)

A representative from BJ’s Wholesale Club will be in the Campus Center lower level Dining Commons on Tuesday, September 11. All faculty, staff, and students are invited to stop by and join for $35 (membership includes member plus one additional person) for a 15-month membership.

History Professor Travels to Turkey (September, 2007)

Mary Carroll Johansen, PhD, Associate Professor of History, spent 10 days in late June and early July traveling through Turkey as part of an interfaith/intercultural trip sponsored by the Philadelphia Dialogue Forum. Johansen and her group visited the cities of Istanbul, Konya, Izmir, and Cappadocia, and had the opportunity to see Ephesus, several mosques, and Fatih University. The goals of the Forum are to build bridges of communication between the United States and Turkey, work toward a sense of community, and foster interfaith dialogue and awareness.

Assistant Athletic Director Earns MBA (September, 2007)

Brian Minster, Assistant Director of Athletics/NCAA Compliance Officer, recently earned his MBA from Holy Family. Minster was enrolled in the accelerated program at Woodhaven and completed his MBA in 20 months. He earned his bachelor’s degree in Mathematics from Holy Family as well.

Arts and Sciences Faculty Members Present Research Findings (September, 2007)

Jean Kohl, MAT, Professor of English, and Janice Showler, PhD, Chair for Arts & Communications, presented their initial findings for a research grant awarded to them by Pi Lambda Theta (PLT), an international honor society and professional organization for educators, at PLT's Leadership Conference held in Richmond,Virginia, July 25-30, 2007. Entitled "Constructing Scaffolds to Support Literacy Achievement of First-Year Students: Bridging the Gap Between High School and University Expectations" their proposal was awarded one of four research grants given by the honorary society.

Holy Family Welcomes New Employees (September, 2007)

Patricia Paluch joined the Institutional Advancement Division as a Data/Research Specialist on May 22. Her most recent work experience has been as an Administrative Assistant for the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth. Prior to that, Paluch worked as a Secretary for State Farm Insurance Company. Paluch currently is pursuing a degree in Business Administration on a part-time basis at Holy Family University.

Bill Lackman joined the Public Safety Department as a part-time, pool Security Officer on June 4. Lackman was a Philadelphia police officer for 38 years, during which time he worked in the 911 Communications Center.

Jennifer Bona has accepted the position of Admissions Representative at Newtown, effective July 1. Bona comes to Holy Family from Widener University School of Law, where she worked as Assistant Registrar and Database Coordinator since 2005. She also has been employed as an Admissions Assistant by Ursuline College and as a Periodicals Assistant for John Carroll University. Bona holds a master’s of education in Higher Education Administration from Kent State University and a bachelor of arts in Political Science from John Carroll University.

Sister Loretta Wesolowski, CSFN has accepted the position of Division Assistant in the Institutional Advancement Division effective July 1. Sister Loretta comes to Holy Family from the CSFN Development Office, where she was their Administrative Assistant for 12 years. Sister Loretta also was an Instructor of Chemistry at Holy Family University from 1981 until 1994.

Jim Acton has accepted the position of Assistant to the Director of Cooperative Education within the Academic Affairs Division effective July 2. Acton has been with Holy Family since 2005 as an adjunct faculty member in the School of Arts and Sciences. He also has taught the Internship course for Communications and English majors.

Sister Jolanta Kruczek, CSFN has joined the Institutional Advancement Division as Graphic Designer effective July 2. A native of Nowy Sacz, Poland, Sister Jolanta comes to Holy Family from Trinity Mother Frances Health System in Tyler, Texas, where she worked as a Graphic Designer for 15 years. Sister Jolanta also served a five-year term on the Mother Francis Hospital Board, and two terms as the Congregation’s Local Superior.

Michael Sabara has been hired effective July 30 as an Admissions Counselor in the Undergraduate Admissions Office. Sabara graduated in May from La Salle University with a bachelor of arts in Communications. While there, he served as a tour guide in their Admissions Office for three years.

Sister Janice Kobierowski, CSFN began serving Holy Family in the capacity of Assistant Secretary to the University Board of Trustees effective August 1. Sister Janice is a native Philadelphian who has been a member of the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth for 56 years. Most of her religious life was spent in community educational ministries as teacher and principal in Massachusetts and Connecticut. From September 2000 to May of 2007, she lived and worked in the Dallas-Fort Worth area in Texas. Sister received a bachelor’s degree in English from Holy Family College, and a master’s degree in English from Assumption College.

Kathleen Kelly-West joined Holy Family on August 6 as a Nursing Simulation Coordinator within our School of Nursing and Allied Health Professions. Kelly-West has worked as a Nursing Instructor at Montgomery County Community College. She holds a bachelor of science in Nursing from College Misericordia and a master of science in Nursing from Widener University.

Heather Armstrong-Costello, Esquire has accepted the position of part-time Development Writer in the Institutional Advancement Division effective August 27. Heather, an alumnae of Holy Family, teaches as an adjunct in the Criminal Justice program within the School of Arts and Sciences. She also is pursuing a doctorate in Criminal Justice.

Twelve Students Placed in Summer Co-Ops and Internships (September, 2007)

The Co-Op Department announced the placements of 12 co-ops and internships for the summer of 2007. Eight students from the School of Arts and Sciences, and four students from the School of Business Administration found learning experiences to enhance their careers. The placements occurred in six different areas: Accounting, Communications, Criminal Justice, Fire Science and Public Safety, Management – Marketing, and Sport Marketing – Management. The students and their summer workplaces include:

Frank Armstrong, Office of Honorable Judge Joseph Dych

Christian Black, Cushman & Wakefield of Pennsylvania, Inc.

Marianne Bond, Constar International, Inc.

Lauren Boyer, Sports Talk 950 AM, WPEN

Stephanie English, Events Magazine

Jaclyn Lentini, Wired 96.5 FM

Amanda London, Court of Common Pleas – Family Court Division

Lauren Moore, Today, Inc.

Paul Rudolph, West Chester University

Martyna Rybak, Bureau of Consumer Protection

Jennifer Starkey, Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office

Christopher Szalwinski, Philadelphia Phillies



Alums Honored at Awards Dinner (September, 2007)

Holy Family honored a number of its own at the Alumni Association Awards and Reunion Dinner held at Brookside Manor in Feasterville on May 18.

The Alumni Association bestowed its Outstanding Alumni Achievement Award to John J. Gaittens, MS ’03, Deputy Commissioner of the Philadelphia Police Department.

Deborah Chagin, MEd ’70, Director of Literacy Development for the School District of Philadelphia, received the Alumni Educator of the Year Award.

Nelly Greco ’88, a lecturer at Holy Family, was the recipient of the Alumni Service Award.

Beth Ann Swan ’80, PhD, CRNP, FAAN, an Associate Dean and Associate Professor of the Graduate Program at Thomas Jefferson University School of Nursing, was honored with the Distinguished Alumni Nursing Award.

A Sample of Recent Items in the News (September, 2007)



June 11, 2007: Newtown campus Librarian Chris Runowski’s efforts to send rosaries to US Troops were featured in The Bucks County Courier Times in a piece titled “Librarian will send troops spiritual boost”.

July 12, 2007: The University’s efforts to forge ties with China were featured in The Bucks County Courier Times. The piece detailed Holy Family’s ongoing attempts to globalize, citing the recent addition of an academic partnership with Guizhou University in China.

July 25, 2007: Director of Library Services Lori Schwabenbauer organized a Harry Potter party, which was covered by WPVI-TV, Channel 6, and the Northeast Times. The party celebrated the release of the final installment in the popular series of books by author J.K. Rowling.

Professors Travel to Puerto Rico as part of Educational Partnership (September, 2007)

University professors accompanied 10 teachers from Sheridan Elementary School to Puerto Rico in late June as part of a language and culture immersion program. Sheridan, located in the city’s Juniata section, has partnered with Holy Family for the past four years in an attempt to better serve their large Hispanic population. This recent trip to Puerto Rico offered Sheridan’s teachers six graduate credits for the completion of the program. Prior to the trip, the teachers took language and culture courses at the University’s Northeast Philadelphia campus.

High School Students Take Advantage of Summer English Program (September, 2007)

Twenty students from public high schools around Philadelphia took advantage of a free summer English Language Enrichment Program offered by Holy Family for students who speak English as a second language. The students were on the Northeast Philadelphia campus from Tuesday-Thursday over a four-week stretch in late July and early August from 9 am – 1 pm. University professors and staff helped the students master English through trips, reading assignments, and projects designed to improve reading, writing and speaking skills. The program, run by Adjunct Professor Brenda Hurley, concluded on Wednesday, August 8.

Fitness Center Adds New Equipment (September, 2007)

When traffic picks up in the University Fitness Center this fall, the facility’s users will find some new equipment waiting for them. Over the summer, the Fitness Center added a Life Fitness Abdominal and Back Machine and two Nintendo Wii’s. The ab and back machine offers easily adjustable lumbar pads to keep you in the correct position for optimal benefits, allowing the user to effectively improve his/her core. The Nintendo Wii’s will offer a technological approach to fitness, incorporating entertainment and physical activity to provide the user with a unique and fun twist to the routine workout.

University to Offer Classes in Mandarin (September, 2007)

The School of Arts and Sciences will offer a class on the Mandarin language this fall. Mandarin is one of the oldest languages in the world and is currently spoken by over 1.4 billion people. Mandarin 101 will be taught by Adjunct Professor Ronald Dempsey, MA. Dempsey has studied in Beijing and Taipei, China and is a non-native Mandarin speaker. The class will feature multidisciplinary methods to engage the students through Chinese culture as well as literacy. The course is open to all students and satisfies Holy Family’s core language requirement.

New Faculty Orientation (September, 2007)

Faculty members new to the University will be welcomed to Holy Family on Thursday, August 23 at the New Faculty Orientation Brunch. The brunch will begin at 9:30 am in Campus Center 115.

Students Return to Campus (September, 2007)

Holy Family will welcome its new and returning students back to campus the weekend of August 25-26. On Saturday, August 25, all first-year students arrive to campus. The resident students can participate in a barbeque at the Campus Center Dining Commons at 5 pm. On Sunday, upperclass students return to campus, while the new students participate in their welcome and orientation activities. The fall 2007 semester begins on Wednesday, August 29.

Faculty/Administration/Professional Staff Meeting (September, 2007)

The annual Opening Meeting of the new academic year is set for Tuesday, August 28 in the Education and Technology Center. All full-time faculty, administrators, and professional staff are encouraged to attend the meeting, scheduled to begin at 9 am. The meeting is designed to promote the efficient operation of the University by reviewing specific procedural and professional information, and time will be allotted to reflect on the Mission of the University. Lunch will be served in the Campus Center Dining Commons following the meeting, and everyone will be encouraged to have their photo taken for the yearbook from noon – 2 pm at the Campus Center.

Newly Designed Challenge Coins to be Distributed at Opening Liturgy (September, 2007)

On Wednesday, September 5, the University will celebrate The Opening Liturgy of the Academic Year. This year’s event will include the distribution of Holy Family University Challenge Coins and the induction of student government officers. The coins, introduced by Father MacNew last year, encourage recipients to live out the University’s mission and have been re-designed to “antique silver” for the 2007-08 school year. Open the year at a great celebration to share Christ in the Eucharist. Mass is scheduled for 12:15 pm in the Campus Center.

Holy Family Welcomes New Academic Advisor (August, 2007)

Brittany Iveson will join the Academic Advising Center on May 21 as an Academic Advisor. Prior to joining Holy Family, Iveson worked as a Tutor and a Psychology Peer Advisor at James Madison University and as a Merchandising/Buying/Operations Intern for Karmaloop, LLC. She was also a Marine Mammal Intern for Walt Disney World’s The Living Seas. Most recently, Iveson served as an Admission Counselor and a First-year Advisor at Lasell College in Newton, Maryland. Iveson holds a bachelor of science degree from James Madison University with a major in psychology and a minor in human resources and development.

“Golden Toga” Awarded to Nursing, Arts and Sciences Faculty (August, 2007)

Dr. Kathryn Van Dyke Hayes and Dr. Leticia Diaz were recently awarded the Golden Toga Senatorial Award for outstanding service to the Holy Family Faculty Senate. Dr. Van Dyke Hayes is a Professor in the School of Nursing. She currently chairs the Contract Committee and is a past President of the Faculty Senate. Dr. Diaz is an Assistant Professor of Spanish in the School of Arts and Sciences.

Holy Family Art Professor Takes Manhattan (August, 2007)

“Ponderings,” a new exhibit by Pamela Flynn, Associate Professor of Art, opened April 26 at the Phoenix Gallery in New York. Consisting of new works on paper, the exhibit explores the past and its impact on the future. “Ponderings” is on display to the public Tuesday-Saturday, 11:30 am to 6 pm, through May 19. For more information, visit www.phoenix-gallery.com.

Education Faculty Present at National Conference (August, 2007)

During a recent trip to Las Vegas, Dr. Leonard Soroka, Dean, Dr. Bruce Rachild, Field Placement Director, and Dr. Roger Gee, ESL Certification Specialist in the School of Education, presented a paper at the 2007 Professional Development Schools National Conference. Titled “An Initial Partnership ‘Rolls’ A PDS Success,” the paper explored the successful four-year partnership between Holy Family and the Philip Sheridan Elementary School in Philadelphia. One-third of Sheridan’s teachers are enrolled in Holy Fa