2009–2010 Gallery of Success

October 16, 2009Great Court, Mitten HallTemple University Main Campus

12:30 p.m. Lunch

12:45 p.m. Welcome Deborah Fowlkes Assistant Vice President Alumni Relations

1:30 p.m. Gallery of Success Awards Presentation Harry Donahue KYW reporter and Temple University sports announcer and Ulrick P. Joseph President Temple University Alumni Association

2:30 p.m. Closing Rachel Brown Director Temple University Career Center

Viewing of Gallery Photos of Award Recipients Mitten Hall, Lower Level

Host and EmceeHarry Donahue

Harry Donahue is one of Philadelphia’s most recog-nizable voices. He joined KYW Newsradio as a freelance reporter-anchor in 1974, and since 1979 he has been a morning news and sports anchor for the station. Donahue also is an integral part of the Philadelphia sports scene. He is the radio voice of Temple University foot-ball and basketball, and a freelance reporter for NFL Films. Donahue also has done play-by-play for the Philadelphia Eagles, the Philadelphia 76ers and college basket-ball. Donahue has won two Pennsylvania Associated Press Awards for his sports reporting. In May 2000, he was inducted into the Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame.

gallery of success awardeesTemple University is pleased to induct the following distinguished alumni into its 2009-2010 Gallery of Success.

Beasley School of Law ......................................................2

Boyer College of Music and Dance .............................. 4

College of Education ....................................................... 6

College of Engineering ....................................................8

College of Health Professions and Social Work ..............................................................10

College of Liberal Arts .................................................. 12

College of Science and Technology ............................ 14

Fox School of Business ...................................................16

Kornberg School of Dentistry ......................................18

School of Communications and Theater ................... 20

School of Environmental Design .................................22

School of Medicine........................................................ 24

School of Pharmacy ....................................................... 26

School of Podiatric Medicine .......................................28

School of Social Work................................................... 30

School of Tourism and Hospitality Management...............................................32

Tyler School of Art ........................................................ 34

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Beasley School of LawSteven E. Angstreich, JD ’70

Steven E. Angstreich is a partner at law firm Weir & Partners LLP and has successfully handled numerous local and nationwide class action cases as lead counsel in the fields of securities, consumer fraud, toxic expo-sure, breach of fiduciary duty, waste and mismanage-ment and land fraud.

Born in the Bronx, New York, Angstreich graduated from the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School with a bachelor’s degree in economics. He received his juris doctor from Temple University’s Beasley School of Law, where he was a member of the Temple Law Review. Prior to joining Weir & Partners, he was a founding shareholder and managing shareholder of Levy, Angstreich.

As part of his practice, Angstreich served as an arbitra-tor on behalf of the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey. Angstreich was named a Super Lawyer in 2005, 2007, 2008 and 2009 in Philadelphia and in 2009 in New Jersey.

Recently, Angstreich and Gallery of Success co-inductee Carolyn Chernick Lindheim, JD ’87, successfully petitioned to have $1.3 million in unclaimed cy pres funds from a class action settlement assigned to the School of Law.

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Beasley School of LawCarolyn Chernick Lindheim, JD ’87

Carolyn Chernick Lindheim, a partner in the law firm Weir & Partners LLP, has served as trial counsel or co-counsel in many jury and non-jury trials and arbitration matters. She engages in the practice of complex individual commercial litigation and of class action cases involving consumer fraud, toxic exposure and breach of fiduciary duty. She also has litigated cases involving sophisticated contract, banking and other business-related matters.

She received her bachelor’s degree from Syracuse University and her juris doctor from Temple Univer-sity’s Beasley School of Law, where she was a member of the I. Herman Stern Moot Court Honor Society for Advocacy. Lindheim clerked for the Hon. Nelson A. Diaz, JD ’72—today a Temple University trustee—in the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas. Before joining Weir & Partners, Lindheim was a shareholder at Levy, Angstreich, where she practiced for 21 years.

In addition to litigating cases, she serves as outside general counsel to a number of local corporations. Recently, Lindheim and Gallery of Success co-inductee Steven E. Angstreich, JD ’70, successfully petitioned to have $1.3 million in unclaimed cy pres funds from a class action settlement assigned to the School of Law.

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Boyer College of Music and DanceMartin Banner, MMus ’75

Martin Banner is known and respected in the choral world as a gifted editor and clinician.

A native of New York City, he received a bachelor’s degree in music education from the Crane School of Music in Potsdam, New York, in 1973 before fur-thering his studies at Temple, where he studied with Grammy Award-winning conductor Robert Page and earned a master’s degree in choral conducting.

As an editor, Banner has published more than 100 modern performing editions, with an emphasis on sacred Latin compositions of the 18th and early 19th centuries for combined chorus and orchestra. Most of these editions have been prepared from original handwritten manuscripts, which Banner located on research trips to Europe.

His work has been widely performed throughout the world, in such prestigious venues as Carnegie Hall in New York City, Symphony Hall in Boston, the Seoul Performing Arts Center in South Korea, the Harrowgate Festival in Great Britain and the Abu Gosh Festival in Israel. In February 2010, his edition of In Exitu Israel by 18th century Italian composer Giovanni Grazioli will be performed in Philadelphia.

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Boyer College of Music and DanceBlanche Burton-Lyles, BMusEd ’71

A protégé of renowned classical singer Marian Anderson, Blanche Burton-Lyles began her career in music at an early age. At just 11 years old, she received a scholarship to study at the Curtis Institute of Music and in 1954 became its first African- American graduate.

A classical pianist, Burton-Lyles performed profes-sionally for many years. She became the first African-American female pianist to play with the New York Philharmonic Orchestra at Carnegie Hall when she won the Young Artists Competition in 1947. She earned her bachelor’s degree in music education from Temple in 1971 and taught school in the Philadelphia School District for many years.

Upon retirement from teaching, Burton-Lyles founded the Marian Anderson Historical Society and acquired Anderson’s South Philadelphia residence. Today, the site is a museum dedicated to her world-famous mentor’s life.

Burton-Lyles has been honored with numerous awards for her highly acclaimed performances. She has also won wide recognition for her efforts to preserve Marian Anderson’s legacy. A resident of South Philadelphia, she continues to perform and to develop young classical vocal artists’ talents.

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College of EducationEdward Hoffman, BSEd ’70, EdM ’72

Edward Hoffman is principal of Conwell Middle Magnet School in Philadelphia, which is named after Temple University founder Russell H. Conwell. There, Hoffman has raised achievement levels; in 2009, 97.8 percent of all graduates scored “advanced” or “proficient” in standardized testing for reading.

The school has been recognized with the United States Blue Ribbon Flag, Adequate Yearly Progress and Keystone awards and recently hosted the National Middle School Conference. Hoffman, himself an alumnus of Conwell Middle Magnet School, has received the prestigious Obermayer Award, presented to a Philadelphia School District graduate for dedicated service to improving public schools, as well as the Secretary of Education Terrell Bell Award for outstanding school leadership.

He has served the School District of Philadelphia for a total of 40 years and currently is in his 23rd consecu-tive year of perfect attendance. Inspired by the teach-ings of Russell H. Conwell, Hoffman’s passion for education has led him to seize opportunities in his own backyard and to inspire young people to become future leaders.

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College of EducationGrace M. Jones, EdM ’89

As a secondary education school teacher in Johnstown, Pa., and as a college mathematics professor at Valley Forge Military College (VFMC), Grace Jones has had an impact on the lives of thousands of young people for more than 35 years.

In 1985, Jones began teaching inmates to read and helping them to prepare for post-prison life. Since then, she has worked with thousands of young people and has coordinated the efforts of hundreds of adult volunteers in programs including Philadelphia’s Youth-at-Risk program and End Violence Project. Following the establishment of Youth-at-Risk, Jones took part in the production of a movie about her program called Luther’s Choice, which aired on television in 1988.

Beginning as a student in 1995 and then as a teacher and facilitator, Jones has been actively involved with the Landmark Foundation, an organization that aims to transform lives by helping people discover their potential.

Prior to earning her master’s degree from Temple, Jones earned a bachelor’s degree from Shippensburg State Teachers College (now Shippensburg University). She currently teaches at Delaware County Community College.

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College of EngineeringMichael Britton, BS ’85

Michael Britton is a patent lawyer in Washington, D.C., whose clients rank among the leaders in industry and technology.

A native of the Oxford Circle section of Philadelphia, Britton was educated in the city’s public school sys-tem. After completing studies in mechanical engineer-ing technology at Temple in 1985, he designed control systems for Honeywell before attending law school at Rutgers School of Law–Camden.

Following law school, he worked in general practice law in Philadelphia before moving to Washington, D.C., to practice patent law at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. He currently is employed at Buchanan, Ingersoll & Rooney and has represented high-profile clients such as Mitsubishi, Konica Minolta, Sony, Toyota and Lockheed Martin.

Michael is a board member of the Washington, D.C. Temple University Alumni Club and also serves on the board of visitors for the College of Engineer-ing. He lives in the District of Columbia with his wife, Tomoko.

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College of EngineeringCarol Martsolf, BS ’92

Carol Martsolf is a licensed professional civil engineer with more than 16 years of experience.

As a project manager, she has overseen various large-scale civil engineering projects for the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority and the city of Philadelphia. She is most proud of her work on a trail at a state park, which brought new paths and facilities for the public in a way that preserved the natural integrity of the grounds.

In her current position at Urban Engineers, she uses her experience in the field to manage the firm’s profes-sional development courses. Outside of her workday, Martsolf is active in numerous professional organiza-tions and is a member of Engineers Without Borders, which dispatches engineers around the world to pro-vide basic necessities such as clean water, power, sani-tation and education to underserved communities.

Martsolf lives in Lansdowne, Pa., and is the parent of a 14-year-old daughter, Catherine.

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College of Health Professions and Social WorkBarbara Joan Reimann, BSEd ’55

Barbara Joan Reimann is a retired coach and athletic administrator whose leadership has influenced genera-tions of student athletes.

Upon graduation from Temple, Reimann launched her career in athletics as a teacher and coach at Upper Darby and Cheltenham high schools. After earning a master’s degree in 1967 at the University of Maryland–College Park, she began a 30-year career at American University as a women’s field hockey and swimming coach and associate professor.

In 1987, Reimann joined the university’s athletic department, first overseeing academic compliance and later leading the department as interim athletic direc-tor. During her affiliation with American, she received both the College of Arts and Sciences and the University Faculty Award for Outstanding Service. She was inducted into the university’s Athletic Hall of Fame in 2002.

Since retiring from American in 1997, Reimann has chaired the annual Rally for the Cure golf tournament at the University of Maryland to benefit the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation.

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College of Health Professions and Social WorkMary C. Sinnott, BS ’76, EdM ’90

Mary C. Sinnott is an associate professor of physical therapy in the College of Health Professions and Social Work at Temple University. Additionally, she directs the college’s physical therapy program and maintains a clinical practice at Temple University Hospital.

Sinnott holds a bachelor’s degree in physical therapy and a master’s degree in exercise physiology from Temple, and received her doctor of physical therapy degree from the Massachusetts General Hospital Institute of Health Professions. Throughout the course of her career, she has shared with students and colleagues her expertise in the areas of cardiovas-cular management, health policy, exercise and clinical decision-making.

Sinnott has held many leadership roles in the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) and recently was elected to the organization’s board of directors. Her work is also the inspiration for the organization’s Mary Sinnott Award for Clinical Excellence in Acute Care, awarded to an outstanding clinician for extraordinary contribution to the area of acute care physical therapy.

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College of Liberal ArtsSusan O. W. Jaffe, MA ’66

Susan O. W. Jaffe is a community leader who shares her knowledge of city planning, Philadelphia architec-ture and history as a member of local and national non-profit boards.

Jaffe has played an active role in Philadelphia zoning matters for decades, having sat on the city zoning board under mayors Wilson Goode and Ed Rendell. She was appointed chair of the Philadelphia Zoning Board of Adjustment by Mayor Michael Nutter in January 2008 and currently conducts hearings and votes on approximately 1,500 cases annually for zoning variances and appeals against the Department of Licenses and Inspections.

Among the other local organizations she serves are the Forum of Executive Women Foundation, United Way of Southeastern Pennsylvania, Moore College of Art & Design and the American Jewish Committee of Philadelphia.

At Temple, she is a member of the College of Liberal Arts board of visitors and the advisory board of the Feinstein Center for American Jewish History.

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College of Liberal ArtsIra D. Lawrence Jr., BA ’76

Ira D. Lawrence Jr. is the chief medical officer and senior vice president of research and development and regulatory affairs at Medicis Pharmaceutical Company.

Following graduation from the College of Liberal Arts, he completed his medical degree at Drexel University. He enjoyed a long association with Northwestern University, where he completed residencies in internal medicine, served as assistant chief of staff and chief of medicine at its Lakeside Medical Center for veterans and was appointed assistant professor.

Since 1991, he has worked in the pharmaceutical industry. At Medicis, he oversees development of new products and acts as the senior physician within the company, managing a budget of more than $60 mil-lion. He also has written and presented extensively on business and medical topics.

A past member of the College of Liberal Arts board of visitors, Lawrence currently is a member of the Temple University President’s Advisory Board.

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College of Science and TechnologyPaul G. Curcillo II, BA ’84

Paul G. Curcillo II is vice chairman of surgery and director of minimally invasive and robotic surgery at the Drexel University College of Medicine.

While studying biology at Temple, Curcillo built relationships with professors Robert Shepherd and Daniel Swern. Both played key roles in his education at Temple and ultimately would influence his career.

A leader in the field of laparoscopy—surgery through small incisions—Curcillo became the first to success-fully remove a gallbladder through one incision in the belly button in 2007. The procedure is one of the surgical advancements pioneered by Curcillo and his wife, Stephanie King, that reduce the number of incisions and improve patient outcomes.

Curcillo is an associate professor of surgery and obstetrics and gynecology at Drexel University. He is active in a number of professional organizations and remains involved with Temple, serving on the College of Science and Technology board of visitors and as president of its alumni association.

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College of Science and TechnologyJames P. Guare, BA ’77, MA ’83

James P. Guare is a medical chemist whose careful research led to a major breakthrough in the treatment of HIV.

He earned his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in chemistry at Temple before embarking on a career as a medicinal chemist at Merck & Co. Inc. There, he played a major role in the discovery of Crixivan and Isentress, two highly effective drugs that have helped millions with HIV live longer, healthier lives.

Guare has coauthored more than 38 scientific publica-tions and holds 12 patents. His work has earned him many honors and awards, including the National Inventor of the Year Award, the American Chemical Society Award for Creative Invention, and the European Inventor of the Year Award. Among his many mentors at Temple, Guare credits chemistry professor Grant Krow for instilling in him a strong sense of the impact chemists have on people’s lives.

Guare and his wife, Debbie, have three children and live in Quakertown, Pa.

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Fox School of BusinessLaurada Byers, MBA ’90

Laurada Byers opened the Russell Byers Charter School in 2001 as a tribute to her late husband, a well-known Philadelphia Daily News columnist who was a persuasive advocate for improving the quality of pub-lic education in Philadelphia. Today, the school serves 400 elementary students from 35 city neighborhoods.

Byers is a board member of International House Philadelphia; has served in leadership positions at Women’s Way, co-founded the 56% League; serves on the Women’s Financial Services Network advisory board for PNC Wealth Management; is a member for the Alliance of Charter Schools; co-founded the University Citigroup; and formerly served as chair of the Philadelphia Industrial Development Corporation.

Byers, who earned her MBA from Temple University, has won numerous awards for her community service including the Philadelphia Business Journal’s Women of Distinction Award, the Take the Lead award from the Girl Scouts of Southeastern Pennsylvania and Philadelphia magazine’s Volunteer of the Year award. In 2009, she was honored with a doctor of humane letters degree from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine.

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Fox School of BusinessMitchell J. Cole, BBA ’70, MBA ’72

Mitchell J. Cole is a principal of professional services firm Towers Perrin in its Stamford, Conn., office. He directs work globally in alternative financing for employee benefits and pensions, which is part of the firm’s Retirement Risk Solutions venture.

Prior to joining Towers Perrin, Cole was a partner in Risk Planning Group Inc. and worked for manage-ment consulting firm McKinsey & Company as well as for the Exxon Corporation treasurer’s department.

Cole has published numerous articles on benefits financing, including in the publications Benefits and Compensation International and Financing Employee Benefits: Alternative Approaches for Managing Risk.

Cole earned his MBA with honors from Temple University. He is a fellow of the Institute of Risk Management and a Certified Management Consultant.

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Kornberg School of DentistryRobert A. Levine, DDS ’81

Robert A. Levine is a renowned implant surgeon and periodontist with a full-time practice in Northeast Philadelphia.

Formerly chairman of periodontics at Albert Einstein Medical Center, Levine is highly regarded among colleagues for his extensive training and expertise. He is known as a pioneer in dentistry, a quality reflected in his SameDay Smile procedure, which enables patients to undergo a complete implant surgery in a single visit.

Levine has authored more than 50 articles on topics related to his field, lectures frequently and has shared his dental expertise on television and radio shows. He also is a clinical professor at both the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine and at the Kornberg School of Dentistry.

Along with his wife, pediatric dentist Sheryl Radin, BS ’78, DDS ’82, Levine recently made a gift to support the renovation of Kornberg’s student lounge. The space was dedicated in March as the Dr. Sheryl R. Radin and Dr. Robert A. Levine Student Lounge.

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Kornberg School of DentistrySamuel S. Levine, DDS ’79

Samuel S. Levine is the founder of Princeton Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. He also is chair of the dentistry department and a senior attending staff member at the University Medical Center at Princeton.

A native of Philadelphia, he received his undergradu-ate degree from Albright College and a master’s degree from Drexel University before attending the Kornberg School of Dentistry. Following residencies at Suburban General Hospital in Norristown, Pa., and at Temple, he entered his private practice and became a board-certified oral surgeon.

Levine has a strong interest in the area of oral implants, bone grafting techniques and reconstruction of trau-matic injuries. Because continuing education is an important part of his life, he hosts an annual implant continuing education seminar for area doctors.

Levine is a fellow of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons and is active in numerous other professional organizations. Married with three children, he enjoys skiing, traveling and practicing martial arts.

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School of Communications and TheaterJane Brodsky Altschuler, BS ’69

Jane Brodsky Altschuler has worked behind the scenes in the entertainment industry in numerous roles, having edited, produced, developed, written and directed for television and film.

After graduating from Temple, she launched her career as a film editor in New York and soon founded her own editing and production companies. Along the way, she has worked on television miniseries, directed and produced documentaries and edited films, includ-ing the 1987 Academy Award-winning short Ray’s Male Heterosexual Dance Hall.

Altschuler, who has worked with high-profile clients including HBO, NBC and PBS, attributes her success to her education at the School of Communications and Theater, to strong relationships with mentors and to continually cultivating excellence in her craft.

In recent years, Altschuler has focused on writing and producing feature films. She is a member of New York Women in Film and Television and also has mentored young directors as an adjunct professor at New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts Graduate Film Program.

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School of Communications and TheaterBarry Levine, BA ’81

Barry Levine is the executive editor of the National Enquirer, a leading tabloid and the guilty pleasure of millions of readers.

While at Temple, Levine served as editor in chief of The Temple News and steered the paper to a Hearst Journalism Award in 1979. He began his professional career at the Associated Press and later worked at the Syracuse Post-Standard and the Baltimore News-American.

Levine got his start in tabloids at Star magazine as chief of the Hollywood bureau. After a stint on televi-sion as managing editor of FOX’s A Current Affair, he returned to print journalism at the Enquirer. Most recently, he led the magazine’s coverage of Sen. John Edwards’ extramarital affair, scooping traditional media outlets and winning respect among internet journalists.

Levine also is a familiar face on television, having shared the latest in celebrity news on various programs including The Today Show, Good Morning America and The Oprah Winfrey Show.

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School of Environmental DesignPhilip R. Albright, AS ’86

Philip R. Albright is a community volunteer and philanthropist who has worked with a number of non-profit organizations that focus on education, youth and the environment. He came to Philadelphia in 1971 as vice president and secretary of the Mutual Assurance Company, and spent several decades as an engineer and insurance executive.

Albright earned his associate’s degree in landscape design summa cum laude from Temple and bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from Stanford University. For more than 20 years he has served Temple University’s Ambler campus by volunteering with the development department, visiting with alumni, participating in event planning and developing fundraising strategies.

In addition to Temple, Albright dedicates his time to organizations including the Rotary Club of Ambler, Pennsylvania Citizens for Better Libraries, Presbyterian Children’s Village and Montgomery County Lands Trust.

Albright has earned numerous awards including the Temple University Alumni Association Certificate of Honor, Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission Educator Award, Pennsylvania Library Association Trustee of the Year and the 2003 Rotary International Service Above Self Award.

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School of Environmental DesignAlison Rife Thornton, BS ’03

Alison Rife Thornton is associate director of develop-ment for annual giving and membership at the Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania, where she oversees the garden’s major fundraising initiatives.

Her desire to work for a public garden was influenced by her experiences of volunteering at Temple’s Landscape Arboretum and working in its development and alumni relations office, and interning at Long-wood Gardens in Kennett Square, Pa. During her time at the Morris Arboretum, she has helped sustain the 92-acre garden by writing successful proposals to the William Penn Foundation and the Philadelphia Cultural Leadership Program of the Pew Charitable Trusts, and by organizing the Moonlight & Roses gala.

Thornton has served as president and vice president of the School of Environmental Design’s alumni asso-ciation, which recently helped support the planting of the campus’ new Ernesta Ballard Healing Garden. She also has been involved with the Temple University Arboretum Advancement Committee and the Rhapsody in Bloom event committee.

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School of MedicineNancy L. Lewis, MD ’94

An educator, researcher and clinician, Nancy L. Lewis is a medical oncologist based at Cooper University Hospital in Voorhees, N.J. There, she focuses primarily on genitourinary and gastrointestinal malignancies and serves on the institutional review board and fel-lowship selection committee.

After graduating from Temple, Lewis completed her fellowship training at the Fox Chase Cancer Center, where she stayed for eight years, serving as the associ-ate director of the Phase I Program and as the resi-dency and sub-internship site director. She has been a member of the adjunct clinical faculty at Temple University School of Medicine since 2006.

She has served on national boards including the United States Pharmacopeia Information Expert Committee, and is a reviewer for several leading jour-nals, including Cancer. Her publication credits include dozens of articles and abstracts, as well as eight chap-ters in oncology textbooks.

A true Temple fan, Lewis conceptualized the $1 million School of Medicine class pride campaign to name the gross anatomy laboratory in Temple’s new medical education and research building in honor of a long-time favorite professor, Dr. Carson Schneck. In July, when that goal was reached, Lewis and the Class of 1994 were among the top fundraisers in the school’s class competition.

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School of MedicineJohn D. Sprandio, MD ’80

John D. Sprandio is chief of medical oncology and hematology at Delaware County Memorial Hospital, where he also serves as director of the Delaware County Regional Cancer Center.

After finishing his medical studies at Temple, Sprandio completed a residency at Pennsylvania Hospital and earned fellowships awarded by the National Institutes of Health, Thomas Jefferson University and the American Heart Association. He also has held faculty appointments at Thomas Jefferson University and the University of Pennsylvania.

In 2008, Sprandio made a commitment to support Temple University School of Medicine’s new medical education and research building. The lobby of the state-of-the-art facility is named in his honor and the transformational gift that helped make the project possible.

Sprandio, who also is a graduate of LaSalle University, shares his Temple connection with his son John D. Sprandio Jr., who graduated from the School of Medicine in 2008.

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School of PharmacyRandall W. Chapman II, BS ’73

Randall W. Chapman II is the chemotherapy pharma-cist at The Good Samaritan Hospital in Lebanon, Pa.

A native of Scranton, Pa., and a product of Scranton public schools, Chapman graduated from Keystone Junior College (now Keystone College) in 1970. He was inspired to pursue pharmacy by his local pharma-cist, John Kintzer Sr., owner of Jermyn Drug Store in his hometown. He completed his pharmacy studies at Temple, where he was a member of the Kappa Psi Pharmaceutical Fraternity.

Chapman spent the first 16 years of his career in community pharmacy before joining the staff at The Good Samaritan Hospital, where he has been employed for 20 years.

His community affiliations include serving as a board member for Habitat for Humanity. An active member of the Annville United Methodist Church in Annville, Pa., he has participated in six mission trips including projects in Monterrey, Calif.; Mexico; and Ha Long Bay, Vietnam.

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School of PharmacyEdith A. Rosato, BS ’82

Edith A. Rosato is senior vice president of pharmacy affairs for the National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS).

As a registered pharmacist, she is committed to the advancement of community pharmacy. In her current position, she leads efforts to address the challenges of pharmacy practice and works to help pharmacies deliver effective, high-quality care to patients. She also oversees the NACDS Foundation, which pro-vides scholarships for students, supports community initiatives that can improve the health and welfare of patients and awards research grants.

Rosato also has held positions at Wyeth-Ayerst Pharmaceuticals, CVS Pharmacy and Thrift Drug. She is affiliated with a number of pharmacy schools and sits on the Campbell University School of Pharmacy Board of Advisors, the National Advisory Council at Virginia Commonwealth University, and the Gregory Leadership Council of Palm Beach Atlantic University School of Pharmacy.

Married and a resident of Virginia, Rosato enjoys boating, gardening, history and international travel.

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School of Podiatric MedicineJohn A. Marty Jr., DPM ’83

John A. Marty Jr. is a podiatrist with a private practice in Kittanning, Pa.

While studying microbiology at Duquesne University, he juggled a number of jobs, working as an ambulance driver, professor’s assistant, phlebotomist and con-struction worker. It wasn’t until a neighbor suggested he consider podiatry that he settled on a career.

Following graduation from the Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine, he completed a surgical residency at Pittsburgh Podiatry Hospital and entered private practice. An advocate of community outreach, Marty has held several offices in the Pennsylvania Podiatric Medical Association and currently is presi-dent of its educational arm, the Goldfarb Foundation. He has received the association’s Podiatrist of the Year Award and the Edward L. McQuaid Award for service in the continuing education of podiatrists.

Marty enjoys life in Kittanning, a town less than 50 miles from his hometown of Pittsburgh. He and his wife, Marion, have two children, John III and Christine.

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School of Podiatric MedicineLeonard Portnoy, AS ’61, DPM ’67

Leonard Portnoy is a board-certified podiatrist prac-ticing in Warminster, Pa.

He grew up in Philadelphia, where he attended Olney High School and continued his education at Temple, where he received his associate’s degree in 1961. Portnoy’s interest in his field was first sparked while in high school, after he accompanied a family member on a visit to the podiatrist. He returned to Temple to study at the School of Podiatric Medicine and gradu-ated in 1967.

In addition to caring for patients and holding numer-ous appointments with the Pennsylvania Podiatric Medical Association and other professional organiza-tions, Portnoy served on the School of Podiatric Medicine’s board of trustees for 21 years.

Portnoy lives in Warminster with his wife, Renee. They have two children and four grandchildren. In addition to spending time with his family, he enjoys playing golf.

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School of Social WorkHeidi Becker-Share, BSW ’76, MSW ’77

Heidi Becker-Share is a social worker who has devel-oped and implemented a wide range of social service programs for various populations.

During her 30-year career, Becker-Share has combined traditional and holistic treatment to serve homeless children, child victims of abuse, foster parents, adults with physical and developmental challenges and par-ents struggling with substance abuse.

As an appointed member and consultant for the Cultural Competency Commission of the Pennsylvania Office of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Becker-Share has helped to shape treatment standards across the state. In 2003, she was recognized by the Pennsylvania Child and Adolescent Service System Program for her excellence on behalf of chil-dren, youth and families of Pennsylvania.

Becker-Share, who has served as a field instructor for local social work schools, encourages her students to integrate class work with field practice while simul-taneously reaching for the best in client outcomes. A full-time social worker at Elwyn, a human services organization, she also maintains a private therapy and consultation practice.

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School of Social WorkMamie Nichols, BSW ’74

Mamie Nichols was a community organizer and tireless advocate for young people in the city of Philadelphia.

As founder and director of the Point Breeze Federation from the 1960s until her retirement in 2005, Nichols led the revitalization of her neighborhood, including a reduction in the number of abandoned buildings and lots, opening of affordable housing and addition of public gardens, parks and trees.

Nichols earned her bachelor’s degree in social work from Temple and her master’s degree in counseling from Antioch University. She was a member of the City Planning Commission for many years and served on the boards of the Friends of the Free Library, the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society, Philadelphia Green and the Philadelphia Urban Affairs Coalition.

She received numerous awards and honors, including the Philadelphia Bowl for improving community life in the city, a lifetime achievement award from Friends of Philadelphia Parks and, most recently, Diversified Community Services’ naming of its new building in Point Breeze after her.

Mamie Nichols died in July 2009 at the age of 91. Daughter Rebecca McJett, BBA ’84, is accepting the award on her behalf.

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School of Tourism and Hospitality ManagementLoán Sewer, MTHM ’02

Loán Sewer is the director of sales for the U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Tourism.

Sewer’s career as a marketing and communications professional spans numerous industry sectors including tourism and hospitality, international travel security management, media and the federal government. Her philosophy is that exceptional customer service is the first rule in business, a credo she applies to all of her professional relationships.

In her current role, she oversees the U.S. Virgin Islands’ North America sales team, serves as a spokes-person for the destination and establishes strategic partnerships to promote the islands for business and personal travel.

Sewer is a board member of her local chapter of the Professional Travel Agents of North America and a member of the Marketing Committee for the National Coalition of Black Meeting Planners. In addition to a master’s degree from the School of Tourism and Hospitality Management, she holds a degree in journalism from the University of Maryland–College Park.

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School of Tourism and Hospitality ManagementDaniel C. Russell, BS ’97

Daniel C. Russell is the director of the Park and Recreation Department of Upper Merion Township in Pennsylvania, which provides educational and athletic activities to 70,000 citizens annually.

Russell joined the department in 1997 and has served as director since 2007. His innovations include extended day camps for working parents, programs for citizens with special needs and the development of four new sports facilities, including a $5.5 million sports complex. He also helped build the Park Partners initiative to encourage corporate adoption of local parks. For these efforts, Russell has been awarded the Upper Merion Township Manager’s Award for Excellence and Employee of the Year award.

Russell also is active with the Community Alliance for a Safe Tomorrow, the Pennsylvania Recreation and Park Society and the National Arbor Day Foundation. Additionally, he volunteers for benefit sports functions, civic associations and Hurricane Katrina relief projects.

He and his wife, Angela, live in Limerick, Pa., with their daughter, Jillian.

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Tyler School of ArtJane Bonelli, EdM ’65

Jane Bonelli is an educator and painter who was a member of the Tyler School of Art faculty for more than 30 years.

An accomplished and recognized painter, Bonelli has had numerous one-woman shows and her paintings have been included in group exhibits throughout the Delaware Valley. Her work, which focuses on color as it relates to the internal process of picture-making, is represented in private and public collections.

Bonelli earned her bachelor of fine arts degree from the University of the Arts and her master’s degree in art education from Temple. In 1960, she was hired as the first female tenure-track professor in the Tyler School of Art, where she taught in the Art Education Department until her retirement in 1992. She served on the Tyler School of Art Alumni Association board for many years and was awarded a Temple University Alumni Association Certificate of Honor in 1994 for her achievements and service to the university.

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Tyler School of ArtRobert Flynt, BFA ’78

Robert Flynt’s work in photography and photo-graphic-based installation has been widely exhibited both in the United States and abroad since the early 1980s. His work has been shown in traditional museum and gallery settings, in alternative spaces, and as part of performance art and dance performances, and also has been featured in numerous publications.

In addition to appearing in one-person and group exhibitions, Flynt’s work is part of prestigious collec-tions including those of the Museum of Modern Art in New York, the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York and The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, and it has been shown at the Institute of Contempo-rary Art in Philadelphia and the Contemporary Arts Center in New Orleans.

In addition to visiting artist and residency engage-ments throughout the U.S., Canada and Europe, Flynt has received many fellowships, most recently a Bogliasco Foundation residency in Italy. His 1996 monograph, Compound Fracture, received a Best Books of the Year award from the American Institute of Graphic Arts. He has served on the faculty of the School of Visual Arts in New York and divides his time between New York, the Hudson Valley and Arizona.

gallery of success

Now in its 12th year, the Gallery of Success is a collaborative effort between the Office of Alumni Relations and the Career Center. The Gallery’s mission is twofold: to provide current students an opportunity to be inspired by the success of Temple graduates who have gone before them, and to recognize those alumni who have brought honor to the university by distinguishing themselves in their careers.

Two graduates from each of Temple’s 17 schools and colleges are honored each fall and high-lighted for one year in the Gallery of Success, located in Mitten Hall’s lower level, on Main Campus. Additionally, the names of all induct-ees are permanently displayed in the same cor-ridor and on special Temple alumni awards web pages at myowlspace.com.

Alumni RelationsSullivan Hall, Suite 1001330 West Berks StreetPhiladelphia, PA 19122215/204-7521alumrel@temple.edu

Career Center2nd Floor, Mitten Hall1913 North Broad StreetPhiladelphia, PA 19122215/204-7981careercenter@temple.edu