Saint Joseph College Commencement Program 2012

Seventy-Seventh

CommenCement of Saint JoSeph College

Sunday, the thirteenth of may, two thouSand and twelve

weSt hartford, ConneCtiCut

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Seventy-Seventh CommenCement of

Saint JoSeph College

• program •

proCeSSional

“pomp and CirCumStanCe”

by Edward Elgar

PErformEd by thE NutmEg brass QuiNtEt

WelCome

michEllE m. Kalis, Ph.d., Provost

the invoCation

KathlEEN dorNEy, cNd, dirEctor of camPus miNistry

national anthem

suNg by sarah gEdicKs

introduCtion of platform party

michEllE m. Kalis, Ph.d., Provost

Board of truSteeS meSSage

JEaNNE mErola, chair

•Guests are asked to kindly turn off all cell phones,

beepers and other electronic devices for the duration of the ceremony.

the Saint JoSeph College AlmA mAter

by edwiga rafalowSka peppler ’40arranged by robert e. penn

While we have hearts that beat,

and voices we can raise,

You’ll always hear us sing

our alma mater’s praise.

With strength and hope each day,

our hearts are filled with cheer,

In our alma mater’s praise,

we sing this song so dear.

May your glory never dim,

this ever be our prayer,

For you our hearts will always

brim with love so fair.

Your truth to us shall bring

light all throughout life’s trail,

And as we shall proudly sing,

Saint Joseph College hail!

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preSentation of CandidateS and Conferral of degreeS

PamEla trotmaN rEid, Ph.d., PrEsidENt

graduate degreeS

SChool of eduCation

KathlEEN a. butlEr, Ph.d., dEaN

SChool of health and natural SCienCeS

saNdra g. affENito, Ph.d., dEaN

SChool of graduate and profeSSional StudieS

daNiEl Nussbaum, Ph.d., dEaN

BaCCalaureate degreeS

SChool of humanitieS and SoCial SCienCeS

wayNE c. stEEly, Ph.d., dEaN

SChool of eduCation

KathlEEN a. butlEr, Ph.d., dEaN


saNdra g. affENito, Ph.d., dEaN


daNiEl Nussbaum, Ph.d., dEaN

alumnae/i aSSoCiation induCtion

lois NEsci ’85, m’87, PrEsidENt of thE alumNaE/i associatioN

the AlmA mAter

suNg by sarah gEdicKs

BenediCtion

rEvErENd JosEPh chEah, osm, Ph.d.

reCeSSional

“the JoyouS reCeSSion”

by gary a. corNEll arraNgEd by ross tucKEr

PErformEd by thE NutmEg brass QuiNtEt

a graduate’S meSSage

liNda ciarlEglio m’12

JENNifEr lyNN davis-thibEault ’12

preSident’S remarkS


the reverend John J. StaCk teaChing exCellenCe aWard

preSenter michEllE m. Kalis, Ph.d., Provost

honorary degree preSentation and CommenCement remarkS

degree reCipient and CommenCement Speaker

thE hoNorablE daNNEl P. malloy, govErNor of coNNEcticut

doctor of humaNE lEttErs, hoNoris causa

Citation reader JEaNNE b. mErola, chair, board of trustEEs

degree reCipient

mary EllEN murPhy, rsm, ’50, Ph.d.doctor of humaNE lEttErs, hoNoris causa

Citation reader shElia w. horaN ’69, trustEE

a graduate’S meSSage

liNda ciarlEglio m’12

JENNifEr lyNN davis-thibEault ’12

preSident’S remarkS


the reverend John J. StaCk teaChing exCellenCe aWard

preSenter michEllE m. Kalis, Ph.d., Provost

reCognition of the ClaSS of 1962PamEla trotmaN rEid, Ph.d., PrEsidENt

ClaSS of 1962 CommenCement attendeeS

aNtoiNEttE iadarola ’62 JoaNNE c. sullivaN ’62

honorary degree preSentation and CommenCement remarkS

degree reCipient thE hoNorablE daNNEl P. malloy, govErNor of coNNEcticut


degree reCipient mary EllEN murPhy, rsm, ’50, Ph.d.


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As an educator, scientist, scholar, and mentor, your life’s work has served as a shining example that holding ever true to one’s values and principles can cultivate trailblazing pathways of discovery, leadership, and success. You have said: “In the 1940s, math and science were for men. But I always expected to be a chemist, and my years at Saint Joseph College just confirmed my ambition. No one ever told me I couldn’t do it. So I did.”

Indeed, your scholarship and scientific research at the University of California in San Diego and the University of Arizona included the analysis of moon rocks brought back from the Apollo 11 lunar mission in 1969. As a feature writer at the Hartford Courant described it, “Many a woman has been promised the moon, but Sister Mary Ellen Murphy is the first woman to actually get a piece of it!” You continued your interest in space research as a NASA consultant for the Viking Lander on Mars and as a member of NASA’s Near Earth Asteroid Rendezvous team in your role as a visiting scientist in the Laboratory of Extraterrestrial Physics, Astrochemistry Branch, at Goddard Space Flight Center.

Known as a gifted educator and generous mentor, you began your teaching career at Cathedral High School and soon thereafter, joined Saint Joseph College’s department of Chemistry. After earning your Ph.D. at Fordham University in 1965, you advanced at this institution from assistant professor to full professor of Chemistry and served as chair of the Chemistry department for two terms. As an educator, your contributions to the College are significant: teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in general chemistry, chemical

instrumentation, organic geochemistry, environmental science, environmental chemistry, and developing and teaching an online graduate course in environmental geochemistry. You have participated on a variety of College committees, including a year as chairperson of the faculty. Additionally, the College has benefitted from your counsel and expertise through your extensive and dedicated service on the Board of Trustees as an officer, committee chair, member of the executive committee, and now as Trustee Emerita.

In addition to your efforts on behalf of this institution, you spent 15 years in educational administration as vice president for academic affairs and dean at Saint Joseph’s College of Maine. You have presented the results of your investigations at numerous geochemistry societies and lectured on space research to civic, scientific and educational groups throughout the United States and Canada. You hold two patents and have authored numerous peer-reviewed journal articles in high profile chemistry publications. In 1975 you were awarded an honorary degree from the University of Hartford and received a Distinguished Alumnae Award from Saint Joseph College that same year. Your friend and colleague, Professor Emeritus of Chemistry Dr. Harold McKone, has aptly praised you as “a Woman for All Seasons.”

Sister Mary Ellen Murphy – you are a woman of pioneering vision, grace, integrity, exceptional talent and reputation. Your alma mater takes great pride in your service and accomplishments, honoring you today with the degree of Doctor of Humane Letters, honoris causa.

honorary degree Citation

mary ellen murphy, rSm, ’50, ph.d.

Governor Dannel Malloy, your background is evidence that with stalwart personal determination and the steadfast support of a loving family, anything is possible – including serving in our state’s highest elected office. A Connecticut son and the youngest of eight children, you grew up in Stamford and struggled at an early age with learning and physical disabilities. With unwavering perseverance, you mastered the skills and strategies needed to overcome these challenges, graduating magna cum laude from Boston College and continuing on to Boston College Law School.

Your professional talents have consistently centered on public service and civic engagement. As an assistant district attorney in Brooklyn, N.Y. you won 22 convictions in 23 felony cases. Upon returning home to Stamford, you served on the boards of finance and education prior to running for mayor – where you were elected in a landslide victory in 1995. Holding that office for 14 years, you were Stamford’s longest serving mayor. During your administration, you brought 5,000 new jobs to the city, led the fight for affordable housing, and reduced the crime rate by 60 percent. Your leadership and commitment to the city’s economic, cultural, and environmental transformation garnered national attention, resulting in Stamford being named one of the country’s top ten most livable cities according to Forbes magazine.

Now as the 88th Governor of Connecticut, you are working to pursue similar priorities for the entire state: advocating for economic development strategies that will attract

employers and foster job growth; and proposing strategies to close the educational achievement gap in public schools to make Connecticut a national model of academic excellence for all. Recognizing the importance of a strong educational foundation for our youngest students, in February you announced a $12 million proposal to increase access to preschool programs; fittingly, you chose our very own School for Young Children, one of the oldest preschools in the country, as the backdrop for that announcement.

After taking the oath of office as governor in January of 2011, you spoke in your inaugural remarks with great admiration for your mother and the values she imparted. You said: “She focused her children on the importance of character, hard work, dedication, and love of family. And she repeatedly challenged us to leave the world a better place for having been here.” These sentiments are reflected in Saint Joseph College’s mission and core values which were established by the founding Sisters of Mercy nearly 80 years ago and continue to guide our College community today. An integral aspect of a Saint Joseph College education is a strong commitment to serving others and changing the world for the better.

Governor Malloy, in recognition of your distinguished contributions to public policy, dedicated service to the citizens of Connecticut, and the inspiring example you offer to all, Saint Joseph College proudly presents to you the degree of Doctor of Humane Letters, honoris causa.

honorary degree Citation

the honoraBle dannel p. malloy governor of ConneCtiCut

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ClaSS of tWo thouSand tWelve

maSter’S degreeS

SChool of eduCation

Amanda L. Abbott M.A., Education

Louise P. Adamow M.A., Education

Kimberly M. Aeschliman M.A., Education

Renata Barbara Ahearn **M.A., Education

Danielle P. AlbaneseM.A., Special Education

Jennifer Allen M.A., Early Childhood Education/Special Education

Christina Altieri M.A., Education

Donald G. Amnott **M.A., Education

Angela Naimoli Amorosino M.A., Education

Katherine S. Ancona M.A., Special Education

Johann R. Anderson-Dollhopf **M.A., Education

Richard M. Arroyo M.A., Education

Lori Bartholomew M.A., Education

Kimberly Marie Beach **M.A., Early Childhood Education/Special Education

Amela Begovic M.A., Special Education

Amanda Berube M.A., Education

Deise Biderman M.A., Special Education

Christine Fletcher Billings M.A., Education

Kelly L. Blaisdell M.A., Education

Kristy Marie Boelter M.A., Education

Michelle Coffey Bonfiglio M.A., Special Education

Melissa Ann Boutote M.A., Education

Meghan M. Brahm M.A., Special Education

Lana Marie Branciforte M.A., Education

Kristine Marie Brewer **M.A., Education

Katie Lyn Bylykbashi M.A., Special Education

Patrick Joseph Canning M.A., Education

Karin Lynn Carey M.A., Education

Melissa Anne Caruso M.A., Special Education

Stephanie Nicole Casey **M.A., Education

Leslie G. ChagnonM.A., Early Childhood Education/Special Education

Rebecca Springsteen Cheezic M.A., Education

Shayna J. Chomko M.A., Special Education

April Lynne Christiansen M.A., Education

Jenny Chung-Seam **M.A., Early Childhood Education/Special Education

Linda Ciarleglio M.A., Education

Laurie Claflin **M.A., Special Education

Stacy Clark M.A., Education

Kristen Lee Cleasby M.A., Education

Susan Parker Cohen M.A., Education

Marykate Fontaine Collins M.A., Education

Lori Jean ConettaM.A., Education

Dawn Marie Conroy M.A., Education

Elizabeth R. Conti M.A., Education

Cherie Cantor Corbo M.A., Special Education

Tina Anne Corsi M.A., Education

Alana M. Cosgrove M.A., Special Education

Becky S. Cousino M.A., Education

Diana Elizabeth Coyne **M.A., Special Education

Nicole L. Criscuolo **M.A., Early Childhood Education/Special Education

Nicole Criss M.A., Education

Paige Noel Croce **M.A., Special Education

Cheryl Newsheller Crossley M.A., Special Education

Robin Kenney Cusachs

M.A., Education

Lisa A. DalyM.A., Education

Tracy F. Daly M.A., Early Childhood Education/Special Education

Cathy Lynne Holcomb Danielczuk **M.A., Early Childhood Education/Special Education

Sarah Nicole D’ArcoM.A., Education

Lauren DeBlois **M.A., Education

Sarah Marie DeLeo M.A., Education

Katherine Mary DePalma **M.A., Special Education

Ashley Lyn Desmond **M.A., Education

Norma Dewey M.A., Education

Lauren Melissa Dion M.A., Education

Brenda J. Dominello M.A., Special Education

Brian P. DowgiewiczM.A., Education

Darcie Lee Doyon M.A., Special Education

Sharon S. Drossopoulos M.A., Education

Kim Marie Ecker **M.A., Special Education

Caitlin Elizabeth Eichler M.A., Education

Katherine Walsh Ellison **M.A., Education

Nancy D. Ercolani

^ Completed degree requirements August 2011 ** Completed degree requirements December 2011 * Expected to complete degree requirements August 2012

M.A., Education

Megan Ward Eriksen M.A., Education

Scott Anthony Esson **M.A., Special Education

Jordan Lynn Farrelly **M.A., Education

Katie Samara Feldman **M.A., Education

Caitlin Nicole Ferraiolo M.A., Education

Mario A. Ficocelli **M.A., Education

Joan Flanagan M.A., Education

Debra K. Flint M.A., Special Education

Meghan Elise Fluckiger M.A., Education

John C. Forish M.A., Special Education

Avril Fraser M.A., Special Education

Kathleen Fraser M.A., Education

Rebecca Ann Fusco M.A., Education

Gail A. Gallo M.A., Education

Heather A. Galvin M.A., Special Education

Christine S. Gamari M.A., Education

Michelle E. Geoffrey M.A., Education

Jason GhidiniM.A., Education

Carol S. Gillett-Lamond M.A., Special Education

Caitlyn K. Gleason M.A., Education

Kathleen M. GoodrowM.A., Special Education

Brianne Gormley M.A., Special Education

Jennifer M. Gosselin M.A., Education

Theresa Black Gouveia **M.A., Special Education

Samantha GrenusM.A., Special Education

Carissa L. Gudaitis M.A., Education

Jennifer L. Gudelski M.A., Education

Jennifer Marie Guenther M.A., Early Childhood Education/Special Education

Elena Maria Guerra M.A., Education

Nicholas R. Guillette M.A., Special Education

Kristin Taylor Hall M.A., Education

Kimberly A. Hall **M.A., Special Education

Julie Elizabeth Handler *M.A., Special Education

Elizabeth E. Hartsell M.A., Education

Elizabeth A. Harty **M.A., Special Education

Jahana Flemming Hayes M.A., Education

Elizabeth J. Healey **M.A., Special Education

Kristin Ann Hemphill M.A., Education

Natrisha Dawn Hoop **M.A., Special Education

Kristi Leone Hummel **M.A., Education

Joy Ingenito-DePalois M.A., Special Education

Lisa Marie Iris M.A., Education

Heather Iverson M.A., Education

Abbie Mae Calo Jimmo M.A., Early Childhood Education/Special Education

Erin Jones M.A., Education

Jennifer L. Jorgensen M.A., Education

Michelle O. Kachmarck **M.A., Special Education

Katherine A. Kalisz M.A., Special Education

Helen M. KaminskyM.A., Special Education

Daniel Kaplan **M.A., Education

Jessica Ann Kaplan M.A., Education

Jennifer A. Kelly M.A., Special Education

Susan M. Kittredge **M.A., Early Childhood Education/Special Education

Mallary A. Kohlmeyer M.A., Special Education

Amy Crane Kosienski M.A., Education

Jill Maureen Kozieradzki M.A., Special Education

Kim Marie Kraner **M.A., Education

Nancy KrugM.A., Education

Lisa Marie LaPlante M.A., Education

Krista Rowe Larson **M.A., Education

Katherine Laskowski M.A., Education

Sarah Elizabeth Lefebvre M.A., Special Education

Kara Alyssa Lemkewich M.A., Education

Carly J. Lindley M.A., Education

Angela M. Loomis M.A., Special Education

Jana R. Loper M.A., Special Education

Lindsay M. Lowell M.A., Education

Deborah G. Lubas M.A., Special Education

Vivian Luna-Colón M.A., Special Education

Kelly Waterbury Macomber M.A., Education

Meghan Christine Mahon M.A., Special Education

Rachel Ann Mahony M.A., Early Childhood Education/Special Education

Heather MakarewiczM.A., Education

Ellen Michele Maley M.A., Special Education

Lisa Ruth Mandeville M.A., Special Education

Maureen Mandeville M.A., Education

Beth A. Manke M.A., Special Education

Lauren Michelle Martin M.A., Special Education

Heather Lynn Martinello M.A., Early Childhood Education/Special Education

Stacey P. Martins M.A., Special Education

Evelisa Pulcini Mayette M.A., Education

Joie-Marie Janette Mazurek M.A., Special Education

Shelley Marie McCone M.A., Early Childhood Education/Special Education

Mary Colleen McCormick M.A., Special Education

Charles Louis McDermott M.A., Special Education

Kelly Rose McLaughlin M.A., Education

Elizabeth Anne Medynski M.A., Education

Bryan Christopher Merritt M.A., Education

Kim Alphona Milía M.A., Early Childhood Education/Special Education

Sarah Kay Miller M.A., Education

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Christine Camesia Mills M.A., Education

Meggan Montano **M.A., Education

Tina Monteleone M.A., Education

Cassandra Marie Montepara M.A., Education

Sarah Nichole Moulton **M.A., Education

Jennifer L. Nardi M.A., Special Education

Paul Cristofer Nardini **M.A., Education

Megan Elizabeth Newkirk **M.A., Education

Martha-Anne C. Noonan M.A., Education

Teresa B. Norman **M.A., Special Education

Kaitlin A. Nugent **M.A., Education

Katherine Ann Nunn M.A., Special Education

Jessica Jean Oliva **M.A., Education

Kerry Anne O’Mahoney **M.A., Special Education

Michele Ridolfi O’Neill M.A., Education

Sandra Marie Owen M.A., Education

Molly Elizabeth Palmieri M.A., Special Education

Leah Pappalardo **M.A., Special Education

Sara M. Paradis M.A., Education

Shalan M. Paul M.A., Education

Chaucey Perreault M.A., Education

Gregory Perry M.A., Special Education

Tracey Phenix M.A., Education

Amy Lynn Pimentel **M.A., Education

Katarzyna Anna Piotrkowicz M.A., Education

Andréa Milena Piotrowski **M.A., Education

Loredana Pluchino M.A., Education

Victoria Naomi Pommer M.A., Education

John B. Popolizio, Jr. M.A., Education

Heather Prokup M.A., Special Education

Susan Pulaski M.A., Education

Deborah Soloway Ratner M.A., Special Education

Danielle M. Razón **M.A., Education

Karen Marie Redanz M.A., Education

Amanda Jennings Reese M.A., Special Education

Patricia D. Reinwald M.A., Education

Colleen Foley Rich M.A., Education

Victoria Rich **M.A., Special Education

Christie Ann Richardson M.A., Special Education

Rosaria Roccuzzo M.A., Education

Susan Kathleen Rodney M.A., Special Education

Sharon Kavanagh Rogers M.A., Education

Nadine Rosa * M.A., Special Education

Amanda M. Rothschild M.A., Education

Colleen Patricia Roxbee M.A., Special Education

Jessica Charlotte Rozof **M.A., Early Childhood Education/Special Education

Vanessa L. Ruutel M.A., Education

David John Salonia M.A., Education

Vanessa Sanchez M.A., Special Education

Jennifer Sarafin M.A., Special Education

Melissa Lee Saviello M.A., Education

Brian Schacht M.A., Special Education

Kristin M. Schwarz M.A., Education

Janet Hall Scully M.A., Special Education

Virginia Ann Seely M.A., Education

Katherine Anne Serafini **M.A., Education

Melissa R. Shepler **M.A., Education

Allison Leigh Smigel M.A., Early Childhood Education/Special Education

Mari Lynne McKinnon Spino M.A., Early Childhood Education/Special Education

Susan Stanton M.A., Education

Ann-Marie Stevenson **M.A., Special Education

Lauren Stiles M.A., Special Education

Karey Stingo M.A., Education

Christy Marie Stoddard M.A., Special Education

Jennifer A. Stone M.A., Special Education

Megan L. Susco M.A., Education

Charles R. Swan M.A., Education

Valerie Swiantek M.A., Education

Tricia Elizabeth Tedesco **M.A., Special Education

Jessica Ivonne Tomkiel **M.A., Education

Heather Christina Tooker M.A., Education

Linda Turbide M.A., Special Education

Cheryl S. Tuttle M.A., Education

Kathi Ulatowski M.A., Special Education

Lauren Marie Varga M.A., Education

Katie Christina Vensel M.A., Education

Margaret Vincent **M.A., Special Education

Merrick Marjorie Voinier M.A., Education

Tatiana S. Wachsmuth M.A., Special Education

Christa Wallace **M.A., Education

David Alan Wasserman M.A., Special Education

Lauren Weindruch M.A., Education

Benjamin Michael WeirM.A., Education

Carrie W. Werner M.A., Education

Maureen C. Williams **M.A., Education

Elizabeth Wolfson-Ruiz **M.A., Education

Jill S. Zanette M.A., Education

Joseph P. Zdrok, Jr. M.A., Special Education

Megan C. Zella M.A., Special Education

Kristen L. Abatecola **M.S., Nutrition

Catherine Emma Aldi M.S., Biochemistry

Audrey Alexandra Allen **M.S., Nursing

Michelle Kimberly Anderson **M.S., Nutrition

Vanburn K.D. Antoine **M.S., Biology

Lauren Ann Baltrucki *M.S., Nursing

Allison Elizabeth Bannon M.S., Nutrition

Martha S. Barcelos **M.S., Nursing

Kristen Dawn Baughman Gray **M.S., Biology

Alison Mae Becker **M.S., Biology

Bhagwati Bhakri M.S., Biology

Tatum Erika Sian Braman **M.S., Biology

Deborah Ann Brinckman M.S., Nutrition

Megan Snyder Bruff **M.S., Biology

Andrea M. Buono M.S., Nutrition

Natalie Marie Caamano **M.S., Nutrition

Nicole Marie Carter **M.S., Biology

Zana A. Carver M.S., Biology

Valencia J. Chicoine M.S., Nursing

Dawne Suzanne Cocks **M.S., Biology

Kerri Lynn Cook **M.S., Nutrition

Philip George Costello * M.S., Nursing

Sara Forbes Cox M.S., Nursing

Nicole M. Cronan * M.S., Nursing

Cynthia Ann DawsonM.S., Nutrition

Luisa De Sousa M.S., Nutrition

Darcy Degone M.S., Biology

Barbara Anissa Dixson M.S., Nutrition

Eva Marie Duncan M.S., Biology

Laura Elliott-Sisterson M.S., Nutrition

Pranvera Faslliaj *M.S., Nursing

Nicole V. Fearon M.S., Nursing

Lora Long Feld **M.S., Nursing

Matthew V. Froehlich **M.S., Biology

Tracy Joan Gaskin **M.S., Biology

Zaheeda HackM.S., Nursing

Jude Martine Hall M.S., Nursing

Derri L. HamiltonM.S., Nursing

Jennifer Marie Hertsch M.S., Biology

Mary A. Hogan **M.S., Nursing

Elizabeth Youngblood Hoh M.S., Biology

Celeste M. Holt M.S., Nursing

Rachel Huber M.S., Nutrition

Njideka Ikeakor *M.S., Nursing

Joyce Ellen JonesM.S., Biology

Deborah Lynne Julias M.S., Biology

William Kane Kilpatrick M.S., Biology

Steven J. Kirschnick **M.S., Biology

Staci Landers M.S., Nutrition

Ashley Nicole Lane M.S., Biology

Theresa Anne Lind *M.S., Nursing

Faith Mali M.S., Nursing

Afesha MarshallM.S., Nursing

Megan Elizabeth McGonagle M.S., Biology

Angela Hall Moon **M.S., Biology

Louris Safwat Morgan **M.S., Nutrition

Anna E. Neal **M.S., Nursing

Joann Frances Oberle M.S., Biology

Preksha Patel *M.S., Nursing

Cynthia Kay Pike Piontak M.S., Nutrition

Rebecca Purcell **M.S., Nutrition

Andrew RihnM.S., Nutrition

Bridget Ann Segerstrom M.S., Nutrition

Chikako Christine Siebers M.S., Nutrition

Jacqueline Skenderidis * M.S., Nursing

Nancy Legreid Stamp M.S., Nutrition

Jamie Stern M.S., Nutrition

Megan McNeil Stone M.S., Nursing

Matthew Robert Sullivan M.S., Biochemistry

Mellisa L. Theodore M.S., Biology

Anne R. Treanor M.S., Nutrition

Melanie Nicole Troumbly M.S., Nutrition

Michelle Lynne Neidle Tumbri M.S., Biology

Christopher Tuttle M.S., Nutrition

Kristi S. Upton M.S., Biochemistry

J. Marina Vasilescu **M.S., Nutrition

Maria Garling Vowles M.S., Biochemistry

Jessica Suzanne Wagner M.S., Biology

Lisa A. Wilhelm **M.S., Nutrition

Ineke Wilkin M.S., Nutrition

Brendan Michael Wilkosz M.S., Chemistry

Jill Katherine Williams M.S., Biology

Elena Valentinovna Zhakov M.S., Nursing


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graduate CertifiCateS SChool of eduCation


Nuriye Rumeli *M.A., Community Counseling

Jenabeth Ann Rush M.A., Community Counseling

Amanda R. Saccuzzo **M.S., Management

Samantha M. Sanborn M.A., Community Counseling

Wilnelia Santos-Rodriguez **M.S., Management

Melanie Sawe M.A., School Counseling

Alessia Scalora M.A., Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Channa Schnitzler M.A., Community Counseling

Casey Patricia Shaw M.A., Community Counseling

Nicole Ashley Simmons *M.S., Management

Meghan E. Slomcinsky * M.A., Community Counseling

Kristen Fusick Smith M.A., Community Counseling

Lori Anderson Standish M.A., Marriage and Family Therapy

Leslie Elaine Strekel M.A., Community Counseling

Amanda Rita Tornaquindici M.A., School Counseling

Duane C. Tyler M.A., Community Counseling

Jeffrey Thomas Uziemblo **M.A., Community Counseling

Rebekah Fayth Walsh ^M.S., Management

Samora Watson **M.S., Management

Michelle Marie Way **M.S., Management

Nicole Orethea Webster M.A., Community Counseling

Dwayne Womack II M.A., Community Counseling

Benjamin M. Wry M.A., School Counseling

Anne B. Ziemba**M.A., Community Counseling

Kristina Carnevale Autism Spectrum Disorders

Melissa Anne Caruso Autism Spectrum Disorders

Laurie A. Claflin **Autism Spectrum Disorders

Lisa A. Daly Autism Spectrum Disorders

Allison B. Dillon **Autism Spectrum Disorders

Jennifer A. Gionfriddo **Autism Spectrum Disorders

Aimee Catherine Heaton **Autism Spectrum Disorders

Laura G. Hill **Autism Spectrum Disorders

Carolyn Faith Horvath **Autism Spectrum Disorders

Katherine A. Kalisz **Autism Spectrum Disorders

Robin Kenny **Autism Spectrum Disorders

Mallary A. Kohlmeyer *Autism Spectrum Disorders

Amanda Lewin **Autism Spectrum Disorders

Patrick O’LearyAutism Spectrum Disorders

Victoria Rich **Autism Spectrum Disorders

Colleen Patricia Roxbee *Autism Spectrum Disorders

Lauren Stiles **Autism Spectrum Disorders

Jennifer Lynn Ukanowicz-Parrett *Autism Spectrum Disorders

Tatiana S. Wachsmuth *Autism Spectrum Disorders

Elyse Leigh Remillard Autism Spectrum Disorders

Jessica Annette Antunes **M.A., Community Counseling

Laura A. BadeckerM.A., Marriage and Family Therapy

Emily Elizabeth Baerlein M.A., School Counseling

Karem Ballestas M.A., Community Counseling

Margit Ellen Bobman M.A., Community Counseling

Kimberly Ann Brewer M.A., School Counseling

Jeffrey J. Buckles ^ M.S., Management

Collette A. Campbell *M.A., Community Counseling

Kristin L. Chabot-Gauld M.A., Marriage and Family Therapy

Kellie B. Chenevert M.A., Marriage and Family Therapy

Vanessa A. Ciaffaglione M.A., School Counseling

Marianne Mello Ciardullo **M.A., Community Counseling

Maria Cicero-Santalena *M.A., Community Counseling

Emma C. Cordiano M.A., School Counseling

Lauren Corey M.A., School Counseling

Julie Cutler M.A., School Counseling

Jessie Dossie Daley M.A., Community Counseling

Amy Leslie Daniels *M.A., Human Development/Gerontology

Marissa Lynne DeFrancesco M.A., School Counseling

Cynthia G. Del Favero M.A., Human Development/Gerontology

Christine M. Dulac **M.A., Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Ashley A. Edwards *M.A., Marriage and Family Therapy

Edward John Filteau ^M.S., Management

Willette Y. Frank * M.S., Management

Philippe G. Gascon M.A., School Counseling

Melissa Gayle M.A., Marriage and Family Therapy

Monica J. Gordon-Reid M.A., Community Counseling

Nora J. Gumpel **M.A., Marriage and Family Therapy

Mara M. Hallisey M.A., Marriage and Family Therapy

Rubina Islam *M.A., Marriage and Family Therapy

Erin Melissa Jenny M.A., School Counseling

Kathryn C. Jordan **M.A., Marriage and Family Therapy

Hannah Ariela Kaizer M.A., School Counseling

Hope Frances Kelley M.A., Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Sarah Koschwitz M.A., Community Counseling

Angela Antonietta Larabie **M.A., Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Susan J. Lawshe **M.A., Marriage and Family Therapy

Ann Leabman **M.A., Human Development/Gerontology

Gretchen A. Leigus M.A., Marriage and Family Therapy

Jamie Lynn Livingston M.A., Community Counseling

Bonnie Llanes M.A., Community Counseling

Melissa Mallinson ^M.S., Management

Laura Anne Manderino M.A., Community Counseling

Patricia A. Manny **M.A., Marriage and Family Therapy

Lauren Elizabeth Martin M.A., School Counseling

Rowena Anne McGoldrick **M.S., Management

Brittainey E. Molina * M.A., Community Counseling

La’ Kiesha Yvette Morgan **M.A., Marriage and Family Therapy

Justine Elizabeth MoriartyM.A., School Counseling

Jeannette Morneau M.A., Community Counseling

Erica Lynn Mott M.A., Community Counseling

Patricia M. Mrowiec M.S., Management

Barbara Mucherino **M.A., Community Counseling

Julia Marie Napoletano M.A., School Counseling

Ana F. Mota Nascimento M.A., School Counseling

David Christopher Nastri ^M.S., Management

Connie Stephanie Nieves M.S., Management

Isabella Kostka O’Brien ^M.S., Management

Olushola-Oyetokumboh Olabisi **M.A., Marriage and Family Therapy

Tanesha N. Patterson M.A., Marriage and Family Therapy

Sandra L. Perkins ^M.S., Management

Kelley Lynne Phillip **M.S., Management

Theresa PiotrowskiM.A., Marriage and Family Therapy

Nelson G. Prue **M.S., Management

Eric M. Richards **M.S., Management

Dina Lynn Rudnick **M.S., Management


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Danielle E. Allen ** B.S., Interdisciplinary Studies

Kimberly Jennifer Alves * B.A., Psychology

Nicole M. Aviles B.A., English

Paulette L. Bonnar †

B.A., International Studies

Alicia Bosse B.A., Psychology

Erika Elizabeth Bourgoin ** B.S., Interdisciplinary Studies

Ashley Megan Briglia †††

B.A., Psychology

Alicea A. Broadie B.A., Psychology

Sheena Brown *B.A., History

Brianna Elizabeth Buccheri B.A., Psychology

Alexandra Sofia Cabral B.A., Psychology

Melissa Santos Cabral B.S., Interdisciplinary Studies

April E. Campanella B.A., Psychology

Alyssa Lee Chmura †††

B.A., English

Vittoria Colao B.A., Psychology

Krystle Chaney Colon B.A., Psychology

Kameshia Y. Cooper B.A., Psychology

Kayla Ivelice Cruz B.A., English

Biljana Cvjetinovic ** B.A., International Studies

Marta Dabrowska B.A., Psychology

Tahara A.K. De Barrows B.A., Psychology

Angela Marie Lee Delmonaco B.A., Psychology

Jessica Beth DeSantis B.A., Psychology

Stacey Marie Doukas B.A., Art History

Leah Grace Duncan ** B.S., Interdisciplinary Studies

April Marie Duquette B.A., English

Kathleen S. Durbois †

B.A., History

Rachel Kathleen Girouard ** B.S., Interdisciplinary Studies

Catherine E. Giroux ** B.A., Psychology

Erin N. HallB.A., Psychology

Kara Haller B.S., Interdisciplinary Studies

Ashlee A. Hamilton †

B.A., International Studies

Maria Jose Heredia L B.A., Art History

Manlee T. Huynh B.A., Psychology

Charly R. Kaplove B.A., Psychology

Kelly Lynn Kuchta B.A., Psychology

Ashley Marie Kulas † †

B.A., English

Melissa Alexandra Lauretti † † †

B.A., English

Kristine R. LeBlanc B.A., Psychology

Kathleen Elizabeth Lemieux B.A., English

Aneta Letniowska B.A., Psychology

Monica Lodice B.A., Psychology

Sara Marie Lore B.A., History

Kara Marie Lutz ††

B.A., History

Jenny Kate Lyon *B.A., International Studies

Andrea A. McCallaB.A., Liberal Studies

Alyssa Frost McKeever B.A., Art History

Krystal Marie Myers ** B.S., Interdisciplinary Studies

Lourdes M. Navarro B.A., Liberal Studies

Melinda Yvette Nieves B.A., Psychology

Mark A. Paradis †††

B.A., American Studies

Simona Patrascu B.A., Psychology

Pooja Perepa B.A., English

Mary M. Provencher B.A., History

Beth A. Reel *B.A., Psychology

Delene A. Richards B.A., Psychology

Patrece Sashell Richards B.A., English

Emily Elena Ridenour ** B.A., English

Hecmaly Rivera B.A., Liberal Studies

Julie Ann Rizzo B.A., English

Jessica Daphne Rosa B.A., Psychology

Alyssa J. Russo B.A., Psychology

Naketa Jocelyn Self B.A., Psychology

Kelly Marie Shea † †

B.A., English

Shannon Nicole Shepard B.A., Psychology

Gina M. Signorello ††

B.A., English

Janet Marie Squires †††

B.A., Psychology

Elizabeth Strange B.A., Psychology

Sytania Dionne Street B.A., History

Melissa Ann Swan B.A., Psychology

Jocqulyn Terrell ** B.A., Psychology

Sophia Rose Terry B.A., English

Nicole Lee Williams B.A., Psychology

Sohra Zahedi ** B.A., History

BaCCalaureate degreeS

SChool of humanitieS and SoCial SCienCeS

Academic Honors Designation: ††† Summa Cum Laude †† Magna Cum Laude † Cum Laude


Jennifer Howells Alves Applied Behavior Analysis

Lisa Brayton Applied Behavior Analysis

Melissa Anne Caruso **Applied Behavior Analysis

Michael Stephen Cooke **Homeland Security Management

Darcie M. Crawford **Applied Behavior Analysis

Lisa Battistoni Cushman Applied Behavior Analysis

Cynthia G. Del FaveroGerontology

Kathryn R. Galvin **Health Care Systems Management

Kenitra Johnson **Homeland Security Management

Katarzyna Kamianowski **Health Care Systems Management

Winsome A. Kitson Applied Behavior Analysis

Tracy Leclerc **Applied Behavior Analysis

Mary Colleen McCormick **Applied Behavior Analysis

Lisa A. Miller **Health Care Systems Management

Keri Anne Mailloux **Health Care Systems Management

Cathie Mollengarden Applied Behavior Analysis

Felicia Morgan Applied Behavior Analysis

Patricia Mrowiec **Homeland Security Management

Connie Stephanie Nieves **Homeland Security Management

Patrick O’LearyApplied Behavior Analysis

Maris K. Pelkey Applied Behavior Analysis

Jodi Pfeiffer **Applied Behavior Analysis

Tera Marie Prior **Homeland Security Management

Nelson G. Prue **Homeland Security Management

Courtney B. Ramos Cotto **Homeland Security Management

Elyse Leigh Remillard Applied Behavior Analysis

Danielle K. Rogers **Applied Behavior Analysis

Colleen Patricia Roxbee **Applied Behavior Analysis

Nicole Ashley Simmons **Health Care Systems Management

Samantha Solomon **Health Care Systems Management

Sara Spak Applied Behavior Analysis

Dahlia L. Steele **Health Care Systems Management

Steven Vamvakis **Applied Behavior Analysis

Tatiana S. Wachsmuth **Applied Behavior Analysis

Samora Watson **Health Care Systems Management


Monique Allgood Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Kristen Dawn Baughman Gray **Emerging Diseases

Kathleen A. Benner Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Donna Bouchard *Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Megan Snyder Bruff **Emerging Diseases

Becy Haas Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Luciana Lynn Hammonds **Emerging Diseases

Joyce Ellen Jones **Emerging Diseases

Joanne F. Oberle Emerging Diseases

Kathleen Pettit Emerging Diseases

Jason Owen Robertson **Emerging Diseases

Mellisa L. Theodore **Emerging Diseases

Cheryl Ann Whipple **Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

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Academic Honors Designation: ††† Summa Cum Laude †† Magna Cum Laude † Cum Laude ^ Completed degree requirements August 2011 ** Completed degree requirements December 2011 * Expected to complete degree requirements August 2012

Stacey Lynn Rutledge B.S., Nursing

Joanna M. Ryan B.S., Nursing

Hillary Danielle Salerno B.S., Nursing

Lisa Ann Smith B.S., Nursing

Arouneseng Sophabmixay ** B.S., Biology

Hannah Staffaroni B.S., Nursing

Catherine Cusano Sullivan * B.S., Nursing

Sydney Nicole Surprenant B.S., Nursing

Brittany E. Testani B.S., Nursing

Christine Elizabeth Tetreault B.S., Nursing

Janelle Amber Thurlow B.S., Nursing

Kristina Megan Torres B.S., Biology

Dorian R. Voss B.S., Biology

Nicole Waller B.S., Nursing

Nicole Whitford B.S., Mathematics

Susan Davis Wiatrak * B.S., Nursing



SChool of eduCation

Rubi Yazmin Castro B.S., Special Education

Amanda Elizabeth Gallant ** B.S., Special Education

Lauren Marie Grottole ** B.S., Special Education

Kristen Marie Karoll ** B.S., Special Education

Stephanie Margaret La Rose ** B.S., Special Education

Christina K. Mazzei ** †††

B.S., Special Education

Abby E. Montambault ††

B.S., Special Education

Caitlyn Ann Pelletier B.S., Special Education

Mary Kathleen Ross †B.S., Special Education

Amber White †B.S., Special Education

Jennifer Marie Alfano B.S., Nutrition

Cassandra Jeanne Algier B.S., Nursing

Heather Marie Baribault B.S., Nursing

Ashley Marie Baum B.S., Nutrition

Susan J. Beebe * B.S., Nursing

Ariel E. Belek B.S., Nursing

Nátesha Aumuo Bestman †B.S., Nursing

Sidra Batool Bhuller ††

B.S., Biology

Jacqueline Ann Bly B.S., Nursing

Devon B. Boardman B.S., Nursing

Arianne Alise Booker B.S., Nutrition

Caitlin Patricia Brault ** B.S., Nursing

Amy M. Brightman B.S., Nursing

Melissa Cassarino B.S., Nursing

Sarah A. Chepeleff †

B.S., Biology

Diana Kurzyna Costa †††

B.S., Biology

Sheila N. Cruz López B.S., Nutrition

Shoushounova Dallas B.S., Nursing

Joan D. Darling * B.S., Nursing

Jennifer Lynn Davis-Thibeault †††

B.S., Nutrition

Christina M. Dias ** †††

B.S., Mathematics

Michelle E. DiPinto †B.S., Biology

Kathryn M. Dornfeld * B.S., Nursing

Brittany Elise Dumont B.S., Nursing

Saré Felker B.S., Chemistry

Michelle Margaret Fillion †

B.S., Nursing

Hannah Mary Fraser B.S., Nursing

Gretchen Fritz B.S., Nursing

Anne Gowac * B.S., Nursing

Marilyn H. Greaves * B.S., Nursing

Danielle Marie Grillo B.S., Nursing

Judith C. Grippo * B.S., Nursing

Diana Marie Hellyar B.S., Nutrition

Kathy K. Hickey * B.S., Nursing

Nicole Annette Horelik B.S., Biochemistry

Lynnette M. Hurlburt ** †††

B.S., Chemistry

Suzanne A. JonesB.S., Nutrition

Nancy Juca B.S., Chemistry

Kaitlyn Elizabeth Kennedy B.S., Nursing

Beth Johnson Keser * B.S., Nursing

Elena A. KhramtsovaB.S., Chemistry

Katarzyna Kosciolek B.S., Nutrition

Jessica Lyn Krol B.S., Nursing

Yen N. Le B.S., Chemistry

Chelsea Ann Leitao B.S., Biology

Rachel M. LaSage B.S., Nursing

Patricia Hobart Marteka * B.S., Nursing

Amanda Nadolny B.S., Biology

Christine Elizabeth Napiany B.S., Biology

Lindsey Erin Nelson B.S., Nursing

Alison Ann O’Donnell B.S., Nursing

Cassandra Lynne Palmer B.S., Nursing

Konstantia-Evangelica Papapateras

B.S., Nutrition

Victoria Lee Pasqualicchio B.S., Nursing

Jacqueline Christine Pedroncelli B.S., Nutrition

Laurie K. Pelow B.S., Nutrition

Sarah Elizabeth Phillips B.S., Nursing

Katrina Maria Pytel * B.S., Nursing

Tasha M. Ramos B.S., Nutrition

Danielle Brittany Randall B.S., Nursing

Chantel Ann Richards B.S., Nursing

Vanessa A. Roberge B.S., Nutrition

Ruth Auguste B.S., Social Work

Jaclyn L. Balkun ** B.S., Management

Ternise Barrett * B.S., Social Work

Noelle Bellefleur B.S., Accounting

Alecia M. Byrem B.S., Management

Nicole R. Byrem-McQueeney B.S., Social Work

Yahaira Enid Encarnación Carrión *B.S., Accounting

Amanda Nicole Cerniglia ** B.A., Child Study

Ann M. Cooper * B.S., Management

Nancy Martinez Deschenes B.S., Accounting

Lindsay Esther Dion † † †

B.A., Child Study

Melissa Di Pietro B.S., Social Work

Angela Romonia Easterling *B.S., Social Work

Jerena Ann Felton B.S., Social Work

.Joleen Gilkey-Gagnon * B.S., Management

Cherie Godfrey-Thompson B.S., Social Work

Vanessa L. Gonzalez ** B.S., Social Work

Alisha R. Holt ** B.S., Social Work

Kathryn Kononchik B.A., Child Study

Shamar A. Kynard *B.S., Management

Lauren Labbe † † †

B.A., Child Study

Mikal Larsen B.S., Social Work

Heather Lynn Lawrence † †

B.A., Child Study

Jillian Linkovich B.A., Child Study

Erica Kristin Lombardi B.A., Child Study

Kathryn E. Lorentz B.A., Child Study

Robyn L. Lyons *B.S., Social Work

Elizabeth Mansfield * B.S., Management

Christine M. Matts B.S., Accounting

Andreanna Marie McKinzie B.S., Family Studies

Damaris Meléndez * B.S., Social Work

Holly E. Mirabella † †

B.S., Accounting

Donna L. Morand * B.S., Management

Lauren A. Mulé ** † †

B.A., Child Study

Sherry Lynn Myers B.S., Accounting

J. Renee Pennant ** B.S., Management

Elaine Y. Peralta B.S., Social Work

Giovanna Christine Piasecki B.S., Social Work

Kelly Pickett B.S., Management

Jamie Marie Putnoki B.S., Social Work

Olga Iris Reyes B.S., Social Work

Ibis M. Rivera B.S., Social Work

Lesly C. Sanchez Villar B.S., Social Work

Nicholaos Christos Stergiotis B.S., Social Work

Erin Stocking B.S., Social Work

Luciana Tamburro B.S., Social Work

Diane Taylor *B.S., Social Work

Ana I. Trammell ** B.S., Social Work

Elizabeth Catherine Trojanowski B.S., Social Work

Julianna Veronesi ** B.A., Child Study

Krista Danielle Watts B.A., Child Study

Kizzy Weeks * B.S., Social Work

Sheila Anne Wheelock †B.S., Social Work

Alexis Jaree Wright B.S., Social Work

Kristyn E. Zygmunt B.S., Management

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The listing of degree candidates in this program is based upon PRELIMINARY information provided by the Office of the Registrar at the time of publication. The official conferral of degrees/certificates occurs upon satisfactory completion of all academic and financial requirements. Publication in this Commencement program does not determine degree eligibility or represent official listing of degree recipients.

The listing of academic honors candidates in this program is based upon PRELIMINARY information provided by the Office of the Registrar at the time of publication. The official awarding of academic honors occurs upon satisfactory completion of all academic requirements. Publication in this Commencement program does not determine honors eligibility or represent official listing of degree recipients.

undergraduate CertifiCateS


Kelly Lynn KuchtaJuvenile Justice/ Human Rights

Lesly Sanchez¡Adelante!

Milagros Piñero-Russell¡Adelante!

Dina Esther Velasco¡Adelante!

Members in good standing of Beta Beta Beta National Biological Honors Society earn the right to wear honor cords at graduation by excelling in academics, scholarly research and community service. The red and green cords are the colors of the Society. The red signifies Zoology and the green represents Botany. Additionally, members earn the right to wear medallions by demonstrating outstanding performance in these areas.

Members in good standing of Kappa Delta Pi, the Education Honors Society, are admitted based on a G.P.A. of 3.75 for undergraduate students, 3.95 for graduate students. The green and purple cords are the colors of the Society. The green represents friendship, which is exemplified in the fellowship the Society offers. Purple signifies royalty, a sense of culture,

learning, and the rights and responsibilities of command and authority.

Members in good standing of Psi Chi, the National Honor Society of Psychology, earn the right to wear honor cords at graduation by excelling in scholarship (particularly in Psychology), being ethically and socially responsible, and advancing the science of Psychology. The blue and gold cords are the colors of the Society.

Members in good standing of Sigma Beta Delta International Honor Society in Business, Management, and Administration wear green and gold honor cords, signifying the core values of wisdom, honor, and pursuit of meaningful aspirations. Members keep true to the goals of scholarship and service to humankind.

Saint Joseph College students graduating with academic honors are awarded gold-colored honor cords, which they wear at the Commencement ceremony. Undergraduate academic honors printed in this program are based on final grade point averages. Summa cum laude is awarded to those with a grade point average of 3.9 or higher,

magna cum laude to those whose grade point average is 3.8 or higher, and cum laude to those whose grade point average is 3.7 or higher.

Student members of other Saint Joseph College honor societies may be wearing cords of different colors.

aCademiC honorS

honor SoCietieS

Honor Medals are worn by students graduating from the College “in Honors” —that is, having completed all the requirements of the Saint Joseph College Honors program. Requirements include four general Honors courses, an Honors interdisciplinary capstone course, and a junior-year independent learning

project consisting of one of the following possibilities: independent research, service learning, or a study abroad project. Additionally, Honors students must maintain a G.P.A. of 3.25 or greater. The brass medal is embossed with the Saint Joseph College seal and suspended from a blue ribbon.

honor medalS

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The mace is carried in the academic procession preceding the president. The mace derives from the medieval period when it was a formidable weapon used to protect the person of a dignitary taking office or opening court. From the 16th century in England, and since the colonial period in America, the mace has become a symbol of office carried by a distinguished member of the procession.

The Saint Joseph College mace was crafted by Mr. John Cavanaugh of Matunuck, Rhode Island, in commemoration of the College’s 60th anniversary. The design of the mace is derived from the educational goals of the College: to assist the students in developing intellectual curiosity, a sense of integrity, and a commitment to service.

A mace is a symbol of authority. Since all authority has God as its source, the cross is the top element and is made with four arms and is mounted on an orb to

indicate universality. Below is a sphere. The sphere is a “perfect” geometric figure and is used here to signify integrity. Seven bands compose the sphere and are signs of the three theological virtues—faith, hope, and charity—and the four moral virtues—prudence, temperance, justice, and fortitude. These virtues are of the essence of integrity. Within the sphere is a quartz crystal seen as multiple facets of the whole piece. The crystal signifies the search for truth as presented to us in facets or aspects of Total Truth. The virtues listed above find their expression in service symbolized by the band of hands around a disc element that serves to support the sphere. The mace is marked by seals of the College and the State of Connecticut.

The mace is 36 inches long and weighs eight pounds. It is made of sterling silver, entirely hand wrought. The nodes are ebony. The cross is coated with 24K gold.

the maCe

The shield of Saint Joseph College combines the insignia of the Sisters of Mercy, the Cross and Crown, with the Coat of Arms of Saint Joseph. The Coat of Arms, according to the medieval heralds, consisted of a blue field, upon which lay a silver carpenter’s square, that overlays three silver lilies. The carpenter’s square symbolizes Saint Joseph’s occupation and is also a symbol of accuracy and truth. The lilies symbolize integrity and indicate that Saint Joseph was the earthly spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary, whose purity is represented by the chaste white lily. Three flowers are used to represent the Blessed Trinity. However,

in the College shield, the center flower is replaced by the cross which, combined with the crown, represents the Sisters of Mercy under whose sponsorship Saint Joseph College was founded and continues to flourish.

A gift from the Saint Joseph College Alumnae/i Association in 1984, the Presidential Medal depicts the College shield and is cast in gold. The chain which supports the medal was crafted by Mr. John Cavanaugh of Matunuck, Rhode Island, in celebration of the College’s 60th anniversary.

the Shield

Stylized academic costume is a notable feature of formal functions at colleges and universities throughout the world. The custom of wearing distinctive regalia for academic ceremonies goes back to the Middle Ages, when people dressed in keeping with their social class: nobility, clergy, and common folk. Since there was an intimate relationship between the early universities and the church, the garb adopted for scholars was similar to that of the clergy. In addition, the costume also served a practical purpose: heavy gown, hoods, and caps were essential for the scholars who lived, studied, and taught in unheated buildings.

Although the wearing of academic regalia at colleges in this country may date from the founding of Harvard in 1636, the practice did not become standard until the 19th century, when more and more graduates of American institutions continued their studies at German universities. The blaze of color in the European hoods and gowns at the 500th anniversary of the University of Heidelberg in 1886, as well as the 250th anniversary of Harvard in the same year, aroused much interest and comment. The basic design of academic costume in the United States was first established in 1895, when leading colleges adopted a set of standards.

Basically, there are two kinds of cap tassels and three types of gowns and hoods. The “Oxford cap” or “mortarboard,” made of serge, broadcloth, or durable paper, is worn for most degrees; the tassel that hangs down on the left side is black for bachelors and master’s degrees and gold for doctoral degrees.

The bachelor’s gown is without ornament and has long, pointed sleeves; the master’s gown is similar but has longer sleeves. The doctor’s gown has full-length lapels of velvet and three velvet bars on the sleeves.

The greatest degree of symbolism is shown by the hood. The bachelor’s hood is three feet long, the master’s three and a half. The doctor’s hood is four feet long and has wide side panels. The lining of the hood is silk in the colors of the institution conferring the degree. The hood’s velvet border indicates the major field of study, according to the following tradition:

Agriculture—MaizeArts, Letters & Humanities—White

Accountancy, Business—DrabDentistry—Lilac

Economics—CopperEducation—Light BlueEngineering—Orange

Fine Arts—BrownForestry—Russet

Home Economics—MaroonJournalism—Crimson

Law—PurpleLibrary Science—Lemon

Medicine—GreenMusic—Pink

Nursing—ApricotOratory (Speech)—Silver Gray

Pharmacy—Olive GreenPhilosophy (Ph.D.)—Dark BluePhysical Education—Sage Green

Public Administration—Peacock BluePublic Health—Salmon Pink

Science—Golden YellowSocial Science—CreamSocial Work—Citron

Theology—ScarletVeterinary—Science Gray

aCademiC regalia

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Board of truSteeS 2011-12

truSteeS emeriti

Kathleen Driscoll Amatangelo ’62Laura Berry Gerald J. Boisvert Diane F. BrownJudith A. Carey, RSM, M’72, Ph.D.Sandra Bender Fromson, Ph.D.Suzanne Gallagher, RSM, Ph.D.Martin J. Gavin E. Clayton Gengras Jr.Sheila W. Horan ’69Rosemary E. Jeffries, RSM, Ph.D.William T. Kosturko, J.D.Patricia LeShane

Lois F. Lewis Marilynn R. Malerba ’83, H’10Mary A. McCarthy, RSMJeanne B. Merola Lois M. Nesci ’85, M’87Fay O’Brien, RSM, Ph.D.Brewster PerkinsPamela Trotman Reid, Ph.D.Patricia J. Rooney, RSM, ’58, M’72Edmund M. See, J.D.Edward G. SullivanChristine M. Whitehead, J.D.

M. Leo Joseph Devine, RSM, ’57John L. Flannery H’99Edward L. Hennessey Jr.Joseph R. McCormickMary Ellen Murphy, RSM, ’50, Ph.D.

exeCutive CounCil

Cheryl Barnard, Ph.D.Vice President for Student Affairs/ Dean of Students

Kathleen Dorney, CND, M.A.Director of Campus Ministry

Shawn Harrington, M.S., C.P.A.Vice President for Finance and Administration

Michelle M. Kalis, Ph.D.Provost

Cynthia Mariani, M.S.Director of Marketing and Communications

Douglas Nelson, M.B.A.Vice President for Institutional Advancement

Pamela Trotman Reid, Ph.D.President

Gary Sherman, M.S.Vice President for Enrollment Management

M. Consolata O’Connor, RSM, ’39, Ph.D.†Shelagh H. O’Neill ’59, J.D.John C. Reagan Philip J. SchulzJoseph P. Toce Jr., J.D.

† in memorium

2012 CommenCement Committee

Marshall Bradway, M.B.A. Steve CaronKevin CochranCindy DodgeKathleen Dorney, CND, M.A.Ruth FoxmanKathryn M. Gaffney M’11Cindy HaddenJennifer Horan M’06

Bettyanne Janelle ’07Steve Kumnick, M.S.Jeanne Madden-Hennessey, M.B.A.Cynthia Mariani, M.S.Allison Misky, M.S.Cheryl RosenfieldLaura Sheehan, M.A.Sue Simoneau, M.S.Kelley M. Streeter

2012 CommenCement marShalS

Vivian Carlson, Ph.D.Undergraduate Marshal, School of Graduate and Professional Studies

Agnes Curry, Ph.D.Undergraduate Marshal, School of Humanities and Social Sciences

Steven Goldstein, Ph.D.Graduate Marshal, School of Health and Natural Sciences

Irene Guttilla, Ph.D.Undergraduate Marshal, School of Health and Natural Sciences

Steven Jarett, M.P.A., C.P.A. Graduate Marshal, School of Graduate and Professional Studies

Dorothy Keller, M.A., M.Ed., C.A.G.S. Grand Marshal

Lisa Kuntz, Ed.D.Graduate Marshal, School of Humanities and Social Sciences

Jule McCombes-Tolis, Ph.D.Graduate Marshal, School of Education

Karen Palmunen, Ph.D. Faculty Marshal

Courtney RamosCotto ’11 Anniversary Class Marshal

Kimberly Richard, Ph.D.Undergraduate Marshal, School of Education

Robert Smith, Ph.D.Staff Marshal

First floor restrooms are available in these buildings near the Commencement tent: Connor Chapel, McDonough Hall, Mercy Hall, Lynch Hall, The Bruyette Athenaeum, Pope Pius XII Library. Handicapped restrooms are available in Lynch Hall, The Bruyette Athenaeum, Pope Pius XII Library, Mercy Hall.

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