November 2009
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November 2009 |
Senior Andre Teixeira’s exhibit “Faith via Design” is on display in the Holy Family University Art Gallery from November 4-24. There will be an opening reception and an artist’s talk on Thursday, November 5, from 6-8 pm. Inspired by the art and culture of his Portuguese heritage, Teixeira’s thesis work represents familiar icons that have been revolutionized through elements of design and formalism. He simplifies each sculpture to a mere ethnic interpretation while staying fairly true to some folk and traditional elements. The University Art Gallery is located on the Lower Level of the Perzel Education & Technology Center on the University’s Northeast Philadelphia Campus. Alumni Dedicate Gift; Seniors Kick Off Campaign The Class of 2009 will dedicate its senior class gift (two picnic tables and two plaques in honor of Father Thomas Fahy) on Wednesday, November 11 at 4:30 pm at the Gazebo between St. Joseph’s Hall and the Nurse Education Building. The 2010 Senior Class will use this occasion to kick off their legacy campaign. A reception will follow in the lobby of the Perzel Education & Technology Center (ETC). For more information, please contact the Alumni Office (x3650; alumni@holyfamily.edu). Basketball Teams Host Tip-Off Event The Department of Athletics will hold a “Road to the Elite Eight” event on Wednesday, November 11, from 7-9 pm in the Campus Center. The free event is slated to kickoff the men’s and women’s basketball seasons. The festivities will begin with the first 100 guests receiving a free slice of pizza as they enter the gymnasium. Pom-poms will be given out to all fans in attendance. Holocaust Conference The Graduate Programs of the School of Arts and Sciences at Holy Family University will present a two-day interdisciplinary conference entitled "70 Years Later: The Global Impact of the Holocaust" to be held on November 14-15, 2009. For more information on the Conference, visit www.holyfamily.edu/sas/holocaust. Help Athletics Build a Library The Athletic Department seeks donations for their 2009 Build-A-Library campaign for the Laura H. Carnell School. The donation period will run until mid-November. Athletics is looking for new books for reading levels K through 6 covering a range of topics including: improving reading skills, biographies, multicultural, series books, “how-to” books, books on science, trades and books of current interest. Monetary donations, by of way personal check made out to Holy Family University, will also be accepted. For more information, or to make your donation, please contact Associate Director of Athletics Robin Arnold, JD, (rarnold@holyfamily.edu; x3675). Library Adds Collections on Japanese History, Holocaust There are two new collections on display in the Library-a new collection of books on Japanese history, culture, and politics, which was a gift of the Nippon Foundation, and a collection of books on the Holocaust, in support of the November 14-15 conference "The Global Impact of the Holocaust: 70 Years Later." All books are available for immediate checkout. Finance Professor Publishes Paper Assistant Professor of Finance Cao Jiang, PhD, had a paper entitled "Does the multinationality matter? Implications of operational hedging for the exchange risk exposure," published with co-author J.J. Choi in the Journal of Banking and Finance. The paper ran in a November World Bank/IMF special issue on the global financial crisis, risk measurement and management. Nursing Faculty Present Poster Nursing Simulation Coordinator Kathy Kelly-West, MBA, MSN, RN, and Associate Professor of Nursing Mary Wombwell, EdD, CNE, RN, presented a poster entitled "Integrating Technology as a Thread in the Curriculum" at the 4th Annual National League for Nursing (NLN) Technology Conference held at The Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing in Baltimore, Maryland, in early November. Nursing Instructor Presents at Conference Nursing Instructor Sister Clare Marie Butt, CSFN, presented "Supporting Hope in Midlife Cancer Survivors" to Sigma Theta Tau International, Epsilon Beta Chapter in Fitchburg, Massachusetts, on October 21. The Epsilon Beta chapter of the Honor Society of Nursing is connected with Fitchburg State College. Adjunct Professor Presents Paper, Wins Award Adjunct Instructor of Religious Studies Dennis Feltwell, BA, presented a paper entitled "The Christian Voice As 'Other:' Its Loss, Recovery, and Future Challenges," at the Third Annual Baylor Symposium on Faith & Culture at Baylor University in Waco, Texas in October. The title of this year's symposium was “Secularization and Revival: The Fate of Religion in Modern Intellectual History.” In addition, Feltwell’s essay "Go Home and Proclaim: Rediscovering Mark 5:1-20 in Light of a Theology of Ministry," received the Richard and Louise Goodwin Prize for Excellence in Theological Writing, sponsored by Theological Horizons. The abstract for this paper is now available at www.theologicalhorizons.org/writing.htm. Business Dean Presents Paper, Publishes Article Dean of the School of Business Administration Jan Duggar, PhD, presented a paper entitled “The Role of Integrity in Individual and Effective Corporate Leadership” at the Academic and Business Research Institute in Orlando, Florida, in September. Duggar also co-published “International Supply and Demand for US Trained Commercial Airline Pilots” in the October issue of Journal of Aviation Management and Education, Vol. 1. Relay For Life Team Forming Newtown Financial Data Specialist/Receptionist Norah Spencer is a co-chair for the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life in Bensalem. Spencer is looking to form a Holy Family team to participate in the two-day event in June. If you are interested in joining the battle against cancer, contact Spencer (x4007; nspencer@holyfamily.edu). Sister Patrice Honored at Alumni Dinner Sister Patrice Feher, CSFN, MA ’66, Sister Miriam Joseph Mikol, CSFN ’66, Dr. Susan Apold ’79, and Maryann Molishus ’00, were honored at the Alumni Association Awards and Reunion Dinner on October 23. S. Patrice was honored with a special tribute for her 40 years of service to students. A special student activities scholarship fund was established in her honor. S. Miriam received the Alumni Achievement Award, Dr. Apold was presented the Distinguished Nursing Alumni Award, and Molishus received the Alumni Educator of the Year Award. University Awards Honorary Degree Holy Family welcomed Guizhou University President Chen Shuping, PhD, as the featured guest during the University’s International Friendship Day on Wednesday, November 4. Holy Family honored Dr. Chen with a special academic ceremony and luncheon. President Sister Francesca Onley, CSFN, PhD, presented Dr. Chen with an honorary degree. Holy Family has enjoyed a friendship with Guizhou for several years. In 2007, the two Universities signed a Memorandum of Understanding agreeing to exchange visits of faculty and students, and to explore academic program sharing. Guizhou is the state college of Guizhou Province, located in the southwest region of China. It has 20 colleges that serve almost 42,000 undergraduate and graduate students. Speaker Series Explores Aramingo Canal Holy Family, in conjunction with Glen Foerd on the Delaware, co-sponsored a PowerPoint presentation entitled, “Rediscovering a Forgotten Public Highway: The Rise, Fall, and Archaeological Rebirth of the Aramingo Canal,” on Friday, November 6. Douglas Mooney, a Senior Archaeologist with the URS Corporation, who directed the recent investigations of the Aramingo Canal, was the featured speaker. University Honors Philanthropist Holy Family, the Philadelphia Fire Department, and the International Association of Fire Fighters Local 22, presented philanthropist Kal Rudman with the Public Safety Champion Award on October 29 at Philadelphia Fire Department headquarters. Rudman has provided more than $41,000 in scholarships to Holy Family students through the Kal and Lucille Rudman Scholarship in Fire Science and Public Safety Administration. The scholarships enable Philadelphia firefighters and emergency personnel to obtain a bachelor of science degree in Fire Science and Public Safety Administration at Holy Family. Polish Contingent Visits Holy Family High school students and officials from the town of Torun, Poland, spent Tuesday, October 20, touring Holy Family and learning about campus life. The group included 23 high school juniors and seniors, four teachers, and the principal from the Kosciuszko School #4, as well as the superintendent, town mayor and a city councilor from Torun, located roughly three hours north of Warsaw. The group will met campus leaders in the President’s Dining Room and individuals from Student Services, Athletics, and the Career Center gave presentations to the contingent. A Sample of Recent Items in the News October 19, 2009: WPVI-TV, Channel 6 aired footage of the Holy Family University pep rally in the Campus Center to cheer on the Philadelphia Phillies. October 29, 2009: WPVI-TV, Channel 6 aired footage of Philanthropist Kal Rudman receiving the Public Safety Champion Award from Holy Family University, the Philadelphia Fire Department and Philadelphia Fire Fighters Local #22. November 4: The Philadelphia Inquirer published a news story announcing the visit of Guizhou University President Chen Shuping, PhD to Holy Family. TIAA-CREF Visits Campus Employees and faculty are invited to schedule an on-site appointment with a TIAA-CREF financial consultant regarding personal financial matters. The representative will help employees find the right allocation mix, understand the basic types of investment choices available and learn about TIAA-CREF retirement income flexibility. Appointments will take place at the Northeast Philadelphia Campus on Friday, November 13, and Tuesday, November 17, from 9 am – 4 pm, in ETC 215. To schedule a counseling session, call TIAA directly at 800-732-8353. Appointments average 45 minutes. TIPS Workshop The Counseling Center is hosting the second TIPS (Training for Intervention Procedures) workshop for University employees, faculty, and students on Monday, November 23 from 6-10 pm. The free program enhances understanding and prevention of the misuse of alcohol on and off campus. The program also will provide attendees with the knowledge and confidence necessary to reduce high-risk drinking behavior among college-aged students and within your own social networks. Dinner will be served at the beginning of the program. To register, e-mail Diane Piperata at dpiperata@holyfamily.edu by Wednesday, November 18. For more information, visit: www.holyfamily.edu/counseling/tips.shtml Public Safety Welcomes Two New Officers Walt Begnaud joined our Public Safety Department on October 23 as a part-time Officer. Begnaud worked previously as a Police Detective in Philadelphia, a School Bus Driver in Lower Moreland and an Auto Mechanic for Jenkintown Paratransit Company and Paramedical Ambulance Service. He is a graduate of Lincoln Technical Institute, where he studied auto mechanics. Walt's four children are Holy Family graduates. Anthony Sherman joined Public Safety on October 30, also as a part-time Officer. Sherman is a Police Officer in the 35th District, currently assigned to burglary and robbery detail.
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