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AlumniNews
The magazine for alumni and friends of Western Connecticut State University Vol. 9, No 2 Spring 2008
Feature story: WestConn’s oldest alumna
Mary Edgett ’24

Spring 2008
AlumniNews
Alumni Association Board of Directors
Elisa Beckett ’05 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .New Fairfield
Joan Boughton ’89, ’95 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Danbury
Virginia Crowley ’69, ’74 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Danbury
Lois Crucitti ’71, ’98 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Woodbury
Tom Crucitti ’69 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Woodbury
William Druschell ’04 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Danbury
Terry Eberhard-Asch ’64, ’72 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Danbury
Sharon Fusco ’67 (Life member) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Danbury
Jeffrey Heyel ’90 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bethel
Jan Maria Jagush ’75, ’81 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Woodbury
Ray Lubus ’80 (Life member) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .New Fairfield
Lillian “Sissy” McKee ’04 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Brookfield
Jenna Murphy ’06 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Danbury
Monica Perry ’04 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Danbury
Jack Quinlan ’67, ’93 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Newtown
Daniel Reilly ’00, ’05 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .New Milford
Elizabeth Salame ’82 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Danbury
Elaine Salem ’64 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .New Milford
Breina Schain ’05 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Waterbury
Kay Schreiber ’79 (Life member) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Danbury
Richard Stabile ’89 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Brookfield
Neil Wagner ’52 (Life member) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Danbury
Eric Wellman ’64 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Newtown
John Wrenn ’74, ’80 (Life member) . . . . . . . . . . . .New Milford
Executive Committee
President: Richard Stabile ’89
Vice President: Jan Maria Jagush ’75, ’81
Treasurer: Eric Wellman ’64
Secretary: Elaine Salem ’64
Immediate Past President: Tom Crucitti ’69
Director, Alumni Relations: Tammy Hammershoy ’97
AlumniNews
Managing Editor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Irene Sherlock ’84, ’91
Associate Director, University Publications & Design
Associate Editor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sherri Hill
Assistant Director, University Relations
Editors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .G. Koryoe Anim-Wright, Ph.D.
Vice President, Institutional Advancement
Paul Steinmetz ’07
Director, University Relations
Copy Editor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Connie Conway ’96
Writer, University Publications & Design
Art Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jason Davis ’97
Director, University Publications & Design
Layout & Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Frederica Paine
Assistant Director, University Publications & Design
Photography . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Peggy Stewart ’97
Campus Photographer, University Publications & Design
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Spring 2008
Profiles
Features
3 President’s Message
A message from the Alumni Association president
4 Boston Billiard Club sponsors event to thank WCSU donors
5 How planned giving can benefit you and your alma mater
7 Department of Intercollegiate Athletics
16 Class Notes
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18 Calendar of events
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Mary Edgett ’24:
WestConn’s oldest
living treasure
WestConn takes pride in its many alumni who have
chosen to pursue careers at their alma mater. Our
alumni are teachers, mentors, role models and
dedicated advisors to our students. To the community
at large, they represent the university’s success in
educating a work force of talented individuals.
Here, we offer a glimpse of the people who work at
WestConn, who’ve chosen to make this university the
center of their professional lives. We hope you enjoy
their stories.

WestConn’s vision remains strong
James W. Schmotter, WestConn’s President
Richard A. Stabile ’89, Alumni Association
President
Rediscover WestConn!
As the winter season begins to draw to an end, I hope
this issue of the AlumniNews finds you and your families
in good health with fond memories of the past
holiday season. Here at WestConn, festive campus
One of the most important, and most visible,
indicators of any university’s success is the strength
of its enrollment. Not only do healthy enrollments
translate into financial support, they also
demonstrate the public’s impression of the
institution. It is therefore with great pleasure
that I announce that the enrollment of Western
Connecticut State University has never been
stronger. In fact, we are breaking records.
Total enrollment this year at WestConn is 6,211
students. Of this number, 5,519 are undergraduates
and of these, 4,473 are studying full time. A large
majority, nearly 90 percent, come from Connecticut.
Fifty-six percent are female; 16.5 percent are members
of underrepresented minority groups; and 34.9
percent of full-time undergraduates live on campus.
These results reflect a 5.9 percent increase in fulltime
enrollment over 2006 and a 13 percent increase
since 2004. They also make WestConn the fastest
growing four-year public university in the state.
University efforts in both recruitment and retention
of current students have produced these gains. WCSU
has become the university of choice for more and
more high school seniors in Connecticut. Last year
we received 5,351 applications, of which we accepted
58 percent. Faculty and staff have continued to work
events were held to celebrate the season, and I hope you
had a chance to participate in those offerings as well.
Fall ’07 at the university culminated in our traditional
Homecoming, which this year exceeded all expectations.
Spirited and fun, Homecoming always proves
to be a terrific family and alumni event that brings
us back together. We also launched the new venue for
the annual golf tournament at Richter Park in
Danbury this fall. This annual “tradition” continues
to grow, and its success is a great credit to Tom
Crucitti and the entire tournament committee.
Your Alumni Association Board of Directors has been
busy finalizing and implementing new budgets as
well as planning and directing many on- and offcampus
events for our alumni. Warm congratulations
and a grateful welcome go out to our new
board directors ( Joan Boughton, William Druschell
and Elizabeth Salame), as well as the new executive
team, which includes Jan Maria Jagush as your new
vice president and Elaine Salem as your new secretary.
Eric Wellman and Tom Crucitti still serve as
your treasurer and immediate past president respectively.
Please join me in congratulating them and all
diligently to help students maintain progress
toward their degrees. These efforts have produced
improvements in student retention. This fall, 73.1
percent of last year’s first-year students returned for
full-time study. This is a significant increase over last
year’s equivalent rate of 66.5 percent.
Gains such as these should make every WestConn
graduate proud, for not only do they demonstrate our
attractiveness in the admissions marketplace, they
also reflect the positive impact of our recent strategic
planning work. Strategic enrollment management
and improving students’ academic success are two
important goals in our new strategic plan, and
working groups comprised of faculty, staff and
students have devised a number of new initiatives
to advance these goals.
Our vision — an affordable public university with
the characteristics of New England’s best small
private universities — is a powerful one. Last fall’s
enrollment results demonstrate that this vision,
and the initiatives designed to implement it, are
resonating strongly with prospective and current
students. This promises even greater success in the
future — success that will reflect favorably on all
WestConn alumni.
the board members on a job well done. The journey
for 2008 and beyond has just begun and we have
many more great things to offer you, our association
members.
In the spirit of spring’s much anticipated return, I
would like to ask each of you to use 2008 as a time
to rediscover some of your past connections to
WestConn. It does not have to be about money and
fundraising, although those are certainly welcome
and needed gifts. The university and your Alumni
Association always need volunteers for various events
and programs. Here is a perfect chance to rekindle
old friendships while giving back in the form of
one of your most valued assets: time. Perhaps you
belonged to one of our academic clubs, or the Greek
community, or were involved in WestConn’s athletics
program. My main focus is to facilitate and cultivate
the post-graduate connection you all have with this
university; but of course I can’t do it alone. Fostering
your participation at any level is what this organization
is all about, so I hope you’ll take a moment to
call our Alumni Office and let us help you get
connected.
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Institutional Advancement
Boston Billiard Club sponsors
event to thank WCSU donors
(l-r): Lois ’71, ’98, and Tom ’69 Crucitti and Ronald Pugliese ’74 network at the event.
(l-r): WestConn Vice President for Institutional
Advancement Dr. G. Koryoe Anim-Wright, Boston
Billiard Club General Manager Bob Scribner ’95,
and WestConn President James W. Schmotter
A guest at the Boston Billiard event enjoys a
game of pool.
An exclusive afternoon at the
MET
Members of the WestConn donor community were
treated to a private guided tour of the newly
installed Greek and Roman Galleries at the
Metropolitan Museum of Art. The event was
sponsored by WestConn’s Hellenic and Greek
Studies program and the WCSU Foundation, Inc.
(left): Carolyn Wagner ’52 and other attendees
enjoyed the art of Pompeii at a new exhibit.
(right; l-r): Marie and Constantine “Deno”
Macricostas and Neil Wagner ’52 at the MET.
The Boston Billiard Club, 20 Backus Ave. in Danbury,
was the sole sponsor for a bash held last October to
thank WestConn’s donors.
More than 100 alumni and friends of the university
were treated to wine, beer, an array of delicious
appetizers and a dazzling display of desserts. Some
attendees even played a game of pool — on the
house.
Director of Alumni Relations Tammy Hammershoy
’97 is grateful for the support of alumnus Bob
Scribner ’95, general manager of the Danbury
Boston Billiard Club, who hosted the event.
“The university relies heavily on the generosity of the
Danbury community,” Hammershoy said. “Boston
Billiards has made a very generous donation and
we want to acknowledge them for their support.”
Hammershoy hopes other community businesses will
consider contributing services to the university.
For information about how you or your business can donate inkind
services, please contact Hammershoy at (203) 837-8290.
Attendees young and old included (l-r):
William Druschell ’04 and music donor Rudy Behrens.
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Institutional Advancement
How planned giving can
benefit you and your alma mater
The programs at Western Connecticut State University
depend upon your goodwill. There are many easy
giving options from which you can choose —
strategies that will enhance your personal well-being
as well as WCSU.
Go to www.wcsu.edu/IA and click on “Giving
Opportunities.” Our “Build Your Gift” planner will
help you make decisions about the type of charitable
gift you would like to make. By answering a few basic
questions, this interactive tool steps you through the
process of narrowing your choices. It’s fun and easy
to use!
If you already have gift options in mind, click on
“Compare Gifts” to see how your choices match up
or click on “eBrochures” to request specific information
about a planning option.
ORDERED BY:
Name
Address
Quantity Item
4” x 8” engraved brick ($100 each)
ALUMNI & FRIENDS CIRCLE ORDER FORM
City State ZIP
Phone E-mail
Your phone number may be needed to verify the engraving.
❑ MasterCard ❑ Visa
Card number Expiration date
Total enclosed $
Indicate the quantity next to the item you are ordering.
20’ tree with engraved marker in ground
($500 each)
Park bench with engraved brass plate
($1,000 each)
Light post with engraved brass plate
($2,500 each)
Leave a legacy with your …
• House, land or other property
• Bequest in your will
• Trusts that provide you with life
income
• Life insurance
• Stocks, bonds and more
For more information about planned giving, contact
Dr. G. Koryoe Anim-Wright at (203) 837-8279 or
e-mail animwrightk@wcsu.edu with any questions.
Join the Alumni & Friends Circle
Bricks
(l-r): Jonathan Mottley Memorial Scholarship
recipients (middle, l-r) Joseph Roy and J.J.
DePasqua are flanked by Mary Ellen and Lew
Mottley at WestConn’s Donor Scholarship
Reception. This annual event allows scholarship
recipients to meet their donors. The Mottleys
created this award in memory of their son,
Jonathan, who died in a car accident while
attending WCSU.
Indicate how you would like to contribute
to WestConn (select one):
❑ WCSU Alumni Association
❑ Ancell School of Business
❑ School of Arts and Sciences
❑ School of Professional Studies
❑ School of Visual and Performing Arts
❑ Unrestricted
❑ Other
Make check payable to: WCSU Annual Fund/Foundation. Mail
completed form and check to WCSU Annual Fund/Foundation,
181 White Street, Danbury, CT 06810. For more information,
please call (203) 837-8279.
Print the message you wish to engrave below.
Use all capital letters.
Bricks can accommodate up to three lines with 16 characters per line; spaces, punctuation
and symbols count as a character. Trees, benches and light posts have double the space: use
a separate piece of paper.
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(l-r): In celebration of her 105th birthday, WestConn President James. W. Schmotter and V.P. of
Institutional Advancement Dr. G. Koryoe Anim-Wright surprised Mary Edgett ’24, our oldest living
alumna, with a party. Here, Edgett chats with Drs. Schmotter and Anim-Wright at the occasion.
Mary Edgett ’24:
WestConn’s oldest living treasure
By Irene Sherlock
Some might consider it meaningful, even fitting, that
Danbury native Mary Edgett ’24 was born the year
her alma mater was founded, 1903.
For more than half a century, Edgett fostered a love
for education, mostly in her hometown, teaching
middle-school children, many of whom went on to
become luminaries in their field.
“I taught Truman Warner,” she says, adding she
remembers where he sat, perhaps calling up a
glimpse of the man who would go on to contribute
substantially to WestConn’s legacy. Warner taught
anthropology at WestConn for more than 30 years.
Edgett also taught past president of Harvard
University Neil Rudenstine and Ralph J. Braibanti,
professor emeritus of political science at Duke
University and a pioneer in academic studies of the
contemporary Islamic world.
“I’ve taught a lot of students who grew up to be quite
interesting people,” she says.
One can’t help but wonder if Edgett didn’t have more
than a little to do with that. “Classroom teaching was
very different back then,” she recalls. “Not so much
paperwork as there is today. But then again, we had
sizable classes. We were busy.” Despite the workload,
she says her job was pure joy. “It really was. I enjoyed
every minute of it.”
Perhaps the satisfaction she received from her work
has influenced what continues to be her overall good
health. She turned 105 last November and, although
admitting to a little knee trouble, reports she feels
“great.”
“I was always active,” she explains, rising a bit in her
chair. “I played tennis, hiked and skied and was
always involved with people and activities, even after
I retired.” Other than that, she’s not sure what has
contributed to her longevity.
Her no-nonsense demeanor and still sharp-as-a-tack
intellect offer an image of what she once must have
brought to the classroom. After receiving a teaching
certificate from the Danbury Normal School, Edgett
earned a bachelor’s degree in education from the
Teachers College of Connecticut in New Britain (now
Central Connecticut State University). Afterwards, she
did graduate work at the University of Hawaii.
Her first job was at Hawleyville School in Newtown,
followed by a stint at Beacon Falls, Conn., then at
Starrs Plain School, a regional school in Danbury.
After that, she taught at the Main Street School, then
at Broadview Junior High School in Danbury.
“I taught English and later science,” she reflects,
noting that it was uncommon for women to teach
science back then.
Edgett herself had some great teachers and inspiring
role models, among them teacher Ruth A. Haas. The
second president of Danbury State Teacher’s College,
Haas was the first woman to head a public college
in Connecticut. Edgett has known every one of the
school’s principals or presidents since its founding
in 1903.
“I’ve seen a lot of changes in the Danbury area,” she
says, “but I’m most impressed by the way the university
has grown. It’s quite impressive now.”
As is Edgett’s career as an educator. “I had a former
student visit recently,” she says, “and she brought one
of her old report cards. I had given her all As. It was
in pristine condition. Her mother had kept it for her
all those years.”
Even after retirement in 1971, Edgett maintained a
deep commitment to the Danbury community and
was actively engaged in its life for decades. To this
day, she maintains membership in the Northern
Fairfield County Retired Teachers Association and
is a participating member of the Daughters of the
American Revolution.
Not too long ago, Edgett, who some would call a
luminary in her own right, received a special
accolade from her alma mater. In 2001, during
WestConn’s centennial celebration, she was one of
80 alumni who received the Centennial Award for
Excellence. Later that year, at WestConn’s commencement
ceremony, she received the Alumni Award.
“It was such a surprise and a great honor,” Edgett
says.
Mary Edgett cuts the first slice of cake for
her guests.
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Department of Athletics
Women’s Soccer team honored with rally
(top) Pictured at the rally to honor the
WestConn’s Women’s Soccer Team are (l-r):
Head Coach Joe Mingachos ’90, Caitlyn Boyle,
Kim Crayco, WestConn President James W.
Schmotter, Kari Guasco and Amy Corchard.
WestConn’s
athletic teams
savor success
“The WestConn’s Women’s Soccer team
is not only driven by our personal and
team goals but by the goals of all of
the alumni that have dreamed before
us. As a student, player, teammate,
and friend I have been honored for
four years to wear a jersey that reads
Colonials.”
Senior soccer captain Kim Crayco ’08
from her speech at the NCAA semifinals
banquet at the Epcot Center in Orlando, Fla.
by Richard Gregory ’97
What a memorable season it was for WestConn’s
athletic teams this past fall.
Led by a pair of All-Americans, junior forward
Catherine Nathans and senior goalkeeper Jenna
Cappellieri, the WCSU Women’s Soccer Team
captured the Little East Conference title, earned an
automatic bid to the NCAA Division III national
tournament and advanced all the way to the national
semifinals before falling to Wheaton College of
Illinois. The Colonials recorded a 21-3-1 overall
record and went 6-1 in the conference. Nathans led
WestConn with 17 goals and seven assists, and was
named to the 2007 NSCAA/adidas Women’s NCAA
Division III All-America first team. She became the
first WestConn player to earn first team All-America
recognition. Cappellieri received third team All-
America honors after playing in all 25 of the
Colonials’ games and allowing an average of just
0.63 goals per game. Nathans and Cappellieri both
were named to the 2007 NSCAA/adidas Women’s
NCAA Division III All-New England first team, while
senior forward Kim Crayco earned third team All-New
(left) Team member Molly Desjarlais pins a
corsage on her grandmother.
(bottom) Members of WestConn’s Women’s
Soccer Team at the ceremony.
The WestConn community celebrated the NCAA
Division III Final Four appearance by the WCSU
Women’s Soccer team with a rally in Warner Hall on
the Midtown campus in December.
Led by Head Coach Joe Mingachos, the team won the
regular season Little East Conference title with a 17-
2-1 record. A 1-0 win over Hamilton College in the
Division III sectional finals at Williams College
earned the team a berth in the Final Four of the
NCAA Women’s Soccer Championships in Orlando,
Fla.
The Colonials lost 3-0 to eventual champion
Wheaton College of Illinois, but the contest marked
the first time any WestConn team had advanced to
the NCAA semifinals.
“We are extremely proud of these athletes,” said
WestConn President James W. Schmotter. “They are
not only excellent athletes but also excellent students.
They have done a great thing for WestConn, and we
want to show our thanks by honoring them at this
rally.”
England honors and sophomore midfielder Cassie
Barbaresi garnered fourth team All-New England
honors. Crayco was second in scoring with 14 goals
and two assists, while Barbaresi was third with seven
goals and a team-best 14 assists. Women’s Soccer
Coach Joe Mingachos is a finalist for the NSCAA/adidas
National Coach of the Year Award. Mingachos
was an All-American sweeper on the men’s soccer
team in 1989.
The WestConn Men’s Soccer Team, meanwhile, went
6-11 overall and 1-6 in the Little East Conference.
Sophomore Shane Edgley led the Colonials with
seven goals and sophomore Michael Serra added two
goals and five assists.
The WCSU Field Hockey Team posted a 4-12 overall
record and went 3-8 in the Little East Conference.
Senior midfielder Cortney Romyns led the Colonials
with 10 goals and received second-team All-Little
East Conference honors for her efforts. Sophomore
co-captain Meredith Stuart added four goals and five
assists.
cont’d. on page 18
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More alumni who've made careers at WestConn include (l-r): (49) Peter Algarin; (50) Peggy Boyle; (51) Albert Trimpert; (43) Christine Laedke; (52) Frank Dye;
(44) Amy Shanks; Deb Kinnane; (45) William Strickland; (54) Jason Davis; (46) Mark Pisano; (55) Maribeth Griffin; (47) Isabel Carvalho; (56) Pano Koukopoulos;
Neera Dean; and (57) Jannelle Grier.
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Peter Algarin ’00
Master of Health Administration
A graduate assistant athletic trainer from 1997-2000, Peter Algarin came
back to his alma mater in 2004 to a full-time training position within the
department of intercollegiate athletics. Algarin drew on his WestConn education
when he was a coordinator of sports medicine at Bridgeport’s public
high schools. In addition, he was head athletic trainer for the Bridgeport
Bluefish of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball and for the
Bridgeport Barrage of Major League Lacrosse.
“I have returned to an atmosphere where it’s like being with
‘family.’ I’m very proud to be back at WestConn.”
Tammie Battista ’00
Bachelor of Business Administration
Tammie Battista has worked as assistant director of accounts payable since
June 2004.
Kimberley (Foss) Bernstein ’88
Bachelor of Arts in Communications & Theatre Arts
Kimberley Bernstein returned to WestConn in 2002, taking over as head
women’s basketball coach following the retirement of her college coach,
Jody Rajcula. Earlier, Bernstein spent a year as head coach at Southwestern
University in Texas and six years at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in New
York. In addition, she was assistant coach at several schools, including
Quinnipiac University, Central Connecticut State University (CCSU), Pace
University and the University of Hartford.
“WestConn allowed me to believe in myself and ultimately do what
I love — to coach and impact young ladies in a positive and
meaningful way.”
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1.Tom Fuchs 2. Patricia O’Neill 3. Joseph Sousa 4. Irene Duffy 5. Steve Veillette
6. Elaine Miller 7. Mary Rieke 8. Lisa Peck 9. Rebecca Diot 10. Marlene Davis
11. Elizabeth McDonough 12. Theresa Buzaid 13. Jane Davis 14. Jane Walsh
15. Paul Steinmetz 16. Irene Sherlock 17. Kimberley Bernstein 18. Amanda Evans
19. Mary Mazza 20. Birte Selvaraj 21. William McDevitt 22. Heather Stone
23. Todd McInerney 24. Tara Leighton 25. Tammy Hammershoy 26. Ellen Myhill
27. Rebecca Woodward 28. Margaret Galtieri 29. Peggy Stewart 30. Deanna Schaab
31. George Kain 32. Juan Obreros 33. Melissa Stephens 34. Kevin Kosche
35. Samuel Johnson 36. Fred Cratty 37. Dennis Leszko 38. Edward Mulvihill
39. Daryle Dennis 40. Connie Conway 41. Tammie Battista 42. Jeanette Lupinacci
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Homecoming 2007
Tailgating before the Homecoming game are (l-r): Softball Coach Heather
Stone ’94, Maura Keenan ’97, Trisha Blood ’93, Head Women’s Basketball
Coach Kimberley Bernstein ’88, Professor of Health Promotion & Exercise
Science Jody Rajcula, Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach
John McNamara and Shannon Flowers ’95
Peggy Boyle ’06
Bachelor of Business Administration
Peggy Boyle has been in the human resource field for more than 17 years.
Currently, she works as a Connecticut State University (CSU) administrative
assistant in the human resources department. She also is enrolled in
WestConn’s Master of Health Administration program.
“This is a great school and a great place to work.”
Theresa Buzaid ’00, ’07
Bachelor of Arts in History, Master of Arts in History
Theresa Buzaid, who originally worked as a university assistant in the Office
of Publications & Design (UP&D), is now a CSU administrative assistant to
the vice president for academic affairs and provost.
“WestConn is a wonderful place to work. Earning my degrees has
been a dream come true.”
Isabel Carvalho ’82
Bachelor of Arts in Social Work
Isabel Carvalho first worked as a clerk typist in the Registrar’s Office and
then was promoted to assistant registrar. In 2006, she was asked
to take on the position of director of Academic Advisement for Exploratory
Studies. She and her husband, Arthur, have two children, Ian, 23, and
Kristin, 18.
“WestConn was a great place to go to school. I obviously enjoyed it
so much that I returned to work and have been here for 23 years!”
Anthony Ciarleglio ’85
Master of Science in Administration
Anthony Ciarleglio began his WestConn career as assistant director of the
Career Development Center. Currently, he is director of Cooperative
Education. Happily married for more than 25 years to his college sweetheart,
Janet, the Ciarleglios have two children: Matthew, an honors student at
UConn and Joseph, a senior at Holy Cross High in Waterbury.
“It’s always gratifying, both personally and professionally, when alumni
who participated in the WCSU Cooperative Education program stop by
to tell me how their co-op experience was one of the best parts of their
college days.”
Connie (Brancato) Conway ’96
Bachelor of Arts in English
Connie Conway works for UP&D, writing radio, television and print ads; the
text for brochures and viewbooks; and stories for AlumniNews. Her freelance
work, though, takes her into different quarters. A writing coach for authors,
Conway also writes and edits for a major metropolitan hospital, a medical
publishing company and an architectural arts studio.
“I tell everyone I know who graduated years ago from this university,
‘Come back and see WestConn. You’ll be stunned by the beautiful
changes at your alma mater!’”
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Fred Cratty ’95, ’97
Bachelor of Business Administration
Master of Health Administration
Fred Cratty began working in WestConn’s human resources department as a
management trainee in 1995. In 1996, he was promoted to assistant director
and was later named director of employee relations. He is married to
WestConn Sweetheart Debra Zembrzuski ’95 and they have a 6-year-old
daughter, Taylor, and a 2-year-old son, Ethan. The Crattys live in Wolcott,
Conn.
“I am very proud to be a graduate and now an employee of this
university.”
Jane Davis ’06
Bachelor of Business Administration
Jane Davis is assistant director of fiscal affairs.
Jason Davis ’97
Bachelor of Arts in Art/Graphic Design
Prior to graduating from WestConn, Jason Davis worked as a university
assistant for University Computing (UC), before accepting a position as a
technical support specialist there. He later worked for Ethan Allen Inc., in its
advertising department, then returned to WestConn as the director of UP&D.
Davis and his wife, WestConn Sweetheart Amy (Tworek) ’98, have three girls:
Abigail, 4; Gretchen, 2; and Chelsea, 1.
“I can barely remember anything about high school. For me, it was my
time at WestConn that truly shaped who I am.”
Marlene Davis ’76, ’89
Bachelor of Science in Education
Master of Science in Administration
Marlene Davis first worked in UC as a nontraditional student before landing
a full-time position in the department. Since that time she’s held various
positions within UC and is currently a technical support analyst/trainer. In
addition, Davis is an adjunct faculty member in the management information
systems department.
“I enjoy working with the many truly dedicated WestConn professionals
who share the goal of providing the best educational experience for the
student.”
Homecoming 2007
Jason Davis ’97 and his
youngest daughter,
Chelsea Marie
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Rebecca (Tozzoli) Diot ’85, ’01
Bachelor of Business Administration
Master of Business Administration
Rebecca Diot has been at WestConn for more than 20 years, holding various
positions in UC. She started as a student computer lab assistant, then worked
as a university assistant before being offered a full-time academic support
position in 1986. Currently she is a technical support analyst/trainer. Diot
enjoys a number of hobbies, but says her favorite pastime is watching her
children, Lindsay, 13, and Devin, 9, play ice hockey. Diot has been married to
husband Mark for 15 years.
“For a small, close-knit university, WestConn offers many opportunities.
We sure live up to the expression ‘Stay Near, Go Far!’”
Irene Duffy ’87, ’94
Bachelor of Business Administration/Management
Master of Science in Counseling/Community Counseling
Irene Duffy worked 18 years in the Registrar’s Office, serving four years as
registrar. Presently she is an assistant director of the Academic Advisement
Center.
Frank Dye ’63
Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education/Biology and
Chemistry
Professor of Biological and Environmental Sciences Dr. Frank Dye is in his
41st year as a WestConn faculty member. A published author, Dye also is
founding director of the Westside Nature Preserve. The Dyes are truly a
WestConn family. Frank and his wife Dr. Kathleen Mauks ’65 have
two children: John ’92 and Kathleen ’95, ’02.
“For me, WestConn made college affordable and gave me the
background to pursue my graduate degrees at Fordham.”
Margaret Galtieri ’99
Bachelor of Business Administration
While earning her degree at WestConn, Marge Galtieri worked at the Nestle
Company in New Milford as an NT administrator. She also worked for IBM,
Microcast, General Electric Medical and The Hotchkiss School before accepting
a position with UC. Galtieri’s husband, Russ, is a helicopter pilot and
they have been married 21 years. The couple has three sons: Daniel and
Jeremy attend UConn and their younger brother, Jason, is a junior at
Danbury High School.
“University Computing is a wonderful place to work. The job is
challenging and my co-workers are the best.”
(l-r): Professor of
Biological and
Environmental Sciences
Dr. Frank Dye ’63 and
President James W.
Schmotter at the
Faculty/Staff Thank-You
Reception. Sponsored by
the WCSU Foundation, Inc.,
the event was held during
Homecoming Week.
Members of the Child Care Center Advisory Board celebrate the 10th
anniversary of WestConn’s Child Care Center. They are (l-r): Maureen Gernert,
Maribeth Griffin ’86, Frank Herbert ’74, Annie Wong and Paul Simon.
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Jannelle N. Grier ’03
Bachelor of Arts in Social Work
Jannelle Grier worked as a residential counselor for North Central
Counseling Services in Enfield, Conn., for three years following graduation.
She also was a case manager/parent educator for the Wheeler Clinic before
accepting a job at her alma mater as assistant to the director of housing/
resident director (RD). Grier earned a master’s in social work from
Springfield College in 2007.
“Many of my most memorable moments were spent here at WestConn,
so returning as an employee was like coming home.”
Maribeth Griffin ’86
Master of Arts in English
Maribeth Griffin worked as a graduate intern in the Office of Student Life.
After graduation, she returned to Ohio to teach as an adjunct in the English
department at Youngstown State University. After a year, WestConn called,
offering a position in the housing department, where she’d worked summers
while in graduate school. She became resident director of Fairfield Hall and
held that position until 1993, after which she was promoted to associate
director, then director of the Office of Housing and Residence Life. In 1999,
Griffin adopted a baby, Elly, from China and has been a happy and busy
mom since then.
“The university has changed so much in the time I’ve been here that it’s
like working at a new institution.”
Tammy Hammershoy-McInerney ’97
Bachelor of Arts in English/Writing
During her professional life at WestConn, Tammy Hammershoy has worked
in the Student Center/Student Life Office, the Office of Public Relations and
University Computing. But her biggest professional challenge, she says —
the most rewarding to date — is her current job as director of Alumni
Relations. Married to WestConn Sweetheart Todd McInerney ’97 since 2000,
the couple have two children, Liam, 3, and Aine, 2. They live in New Milford,
Conn.
“Not only did WestConn provide me with an outstanding education, it
has also helped me grow professionally. I love WestConn!”
Frank Herbert ’74
Bachelor of Arts in Speech and Theatre
Professor of Theatre Arts Frank Herbert — the founding chair of the new
theatre arts department — has taught at his alma mater since 1990.
Previous to coming to WestConn, he worked at the Annenberg Center at the
University of Pennsylvania, then Purchase College Conservatory. He also
spent several years in New York as a production manager, scenic studio
owner, designer and technician for off-Broadway and Broadway shows. In
addition to teaching, Herbert works as technical director, designer and
producer for the theatre department. Herbert earned an M.F.A. in Theatre
from Sarah Lawrence College. He and his wife, Nancy, have two daughters,
Kaitlin and Rebecca.
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Samuel Johnson ’94
Bachelor of Business Administration
As a student, Samuel Johnson worked as a resident assistant in the Office of
Housing and Residence Life, then a few years after graduation was hired as
associate director of the department. Johnson earned a master’s degree in
counseling from the University of Hartford. He is married to WestConn
Sweetheart Beverly (Simons)’95 and they have three children: Isaiah, 5,
Kaya, 3, and Hannah, 1.
“WestConn remains the best university I have ever been associated with.”
George Kain ’82, ’85
Bachelor of Science in Justice & Law Administration
Master of Science in Counseling
George Kain has been a presence on campus since 1979. First an adjunct
lecturer in the Division of Justice and Law Administration ( JLA), he continued
in that capacity until he was hired full time in 1994. Kain also has
worked as an adult probation officer and a judicial department administrator.
In addition, he has been police commissioner for the town of Ridgefield
since 1999. Kain completed his Ph.D. in Criminal Justice in 2006. His wife,
Marilyn (Schmeidel) Kain ’81, ’85, is an adjunct lecturer in the JLA division.
“Many have come and gone, but the legacy of the tight-knit relationships
we developed here at WestConn lives on.”
Kevin Koschel ’84
Bachelor of Business Administration
Kevin Koschel recently returned to WestConn to work in UC before being
offered his current position — property control and mail services manager
in the administrative services department. He recently celebrated his 25th
anniversary with his wife, Beth. The couple’s eldest daughter is a theatre
major at WestConn and their youngest daughter is a junior at Newtown
High School. Koschel also runs his DJ company, and he and his wife recently
bought a local Newtown business.
“I encourage everyone to come back and visit, see a show, attend a
lecture.”
Pano Koukopoulos ’95
Master of Arts in Oceanography & Limnology
Hired in 2003 as a member of the environmental and facilities services
team, Pano Koukopoulos is responsible for hazardous materials/hazardous
waste management on campus. He also is involved with health, safety and
emergency response issues. Koukopoulos serves as a lieutenant in the
Woodbury Fire Department and is an adjunct instructor in WestConn’s
biology department, CCSU’s industrial technology department and at the
Connecticut Fire Academy in hazardous materials. In 1996, Koukopoulos
married former bio-lab partner Christina Scalzo. The couple has three
daughters.
“Since I joined the university’s workforce, my career has skyrocketed.
Also, this is where I met my bride. Thanks, Dr. Dye!”
(l-r): Mary Travaglini
Mitchell ’39 and Phyllis
Halpine Krikscium ’39 chat
at last fall’s Golden Circle
Luncheon.
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Homecoming 2007
(l-r): As the national anthem ended, Josh Aviles and Travis
Melchior lifted their helmets at the Homecoming 2007
football game.
Christine (Mucherino) Laedke ’98
Bachelor of Arts in Social Work
Christine Laedke has worked as a student employee for the vice president of
finance and administration, a university assistant in institutional services,
and assistant to the coordinator of university events. Presently, she is the
assistant to the director of facilities scheduling and promotion. Laedke and
her husband, WestConn Sweetheart Paul ’03, have a 2-year-old son, Joseph.
“A visit to either the Midtown or the Westside campus is sure to impress
alumni who haven’t been back in a while.”
Tara Leighton ’04
Bachelor of Science in Music Education
As an undergraduate, Tara Leighton worked in the Office of Housing and
Residence Life. After graduation, she taught music in the Danbury Public
School system. But then she read about a position at WestConn and decided
to apply for the job. Presently, she is in her second year as assistant to the
director of housing/RD in Litchfield Hall and loving every minute of it.
“WestConn is very special to me and I am thrilled to be working here.”
Dennis Leszko ’95
Bachelor of Arts in Music
As assistant director for student activities, one of Dennis Leszko’s duties is to
advise the Program Activities Council, the very same club for which he was
president more than a decade ago. Leszko earned a master’s degree at Sacred
Heart University. He has produced concerts for the Hartford Symphony
Orchestra, New Haven Symphony Orchestra and was the executive director
of the Lima Symphony Orchestra. He and his wife, WestConn Sweetheart
Kathryn (Anderson) ’97, have two daughters, Mackenzie, 6, and Caroline, 3.
“The transformation the university has undergone is simply amazing. I
am proud to say I work at WestConn.”
Jeanette H. (Bjurback) Lupinacci ’04
Master of Science in Nursing
Jeanette H. (Bjurback) Lupinacci first worked at the university as a visiting
assistant professor of nursing in a grant-funded position co-sponsored by
Danbury Hospital and WestConn’s Department of Nursing. Now a full-time
faculty member, Lupinacci also is enrolled in the University of Hartford’s
Ed.D. program. Last year, she was a delegate for the Kappa Alpha Chapter of
Sigma Theta Tau International. She and her husband, Nick, have two boys,
Nicholas, 6, and Jan-Erik, 2.
“I continue to grow and learn in my new nursing faculty role at
WestConn. It’s a very supportive environment.”
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Mary (Hoburg) Mazza ’00
Bachelor of Business Administration
Mary Mazza has worked as assistant director-fixed assets in the Office of
Fiscal Affairs since 2005.
Elizabeth McDonough ’73
Bachelor of Arts in English
Since 2006, Elizabeth McDonough has worked as assistant to WestConn’s
President James W. Schmotter. Previous to that, she was director of the
Danbury Library for 20 years.
“Wow! If you haven’t seen WestConn in a while you’ll be amazed at the
transformation.”
Elaine (Lagarto) Miller ’75
Bachelor of Science in Education
Elaine Miller first worked as a student employee and part-time administrator
before coming on full time at WestConn’s Continuing Education division.
She says her greatest joy came from serving as the coordinator for the noncredit
University Center for Adult Education for 17 years. Presently, she works
as associate registrar. When Miller retires in 2008, she plans to pursue her
passion for photography and computer graphics.
“WestConn has provided me with an education, a career and many
very special lifelong relationships.”
Edward Mulvihill ’94
Bachelor of Science in Justice & Law Administration
Edward Mulvihill has worn many hats in his career in higher education.
Presently, he is assistant director of housing and residence life for operations.
Mulvihill earned a Master of Science in Organizational Management from
Eastern Connecticut State University in 2001. He and his wife, Alese, live with
their daughter, Keira, in Southern Connecticut.
“It’s great to be back at WestConn — a great place to be.”
Homecoming 2007
Alumni Sharon
Fusco ’67 (far left)
and Jack Quinlan
’67 (far right) flank
Homecoming 2007
King John Wilson
and Queen Haizel
Cabral in celebrating
the selection of
the royal court.
Homecoming 2007
Present at the ASB Distinguished Alumni Recognition event last October
were (l-r): ASB Dean Dr. Allen Morton, Jonathan Soares ’05, Sharmese
Hodge ’01, Michael Weber ’96, Robert Braathe ’07, James P. Burns ’85,
Kenneth Silliman ’96, Lillian “Sissy” McKee ’04, Brian K. Douglas ’07, Gail
Hill Williams ’87, Alison Healy ’03, Asif Khan ’94 and WestConn President
James W. Schmotter.
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Ellen (Dannatt) Myhill ’90, ’01
Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics
Bachelor of Arts in Art/Graphic Design
Ellen Myhill was a student intern in UP&D in the spring of her senior year
— the second time around. Two years later she was hired as a temporary
employee, then offered permanent employment as a graphic designer in
UP&D. After earning her first degree in mathematics, she landed a job in the
accounting field at an insurance agency. However, instead of crunching
numbers, she found herself designing reports, caring more about the color
of things, which indicated to her she might try something more creative
than accounting.
“I often say that WestConn is a place where you can discover what you
should be doing.”
Juan Obreros ’07
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
Juan Obreros was a student worker in the Office of Institutional
Advancement in 2006. After graduation, he was hired as a user support
specialist in that department.
“I am very happy that I’m still an active part of the WestConn family.”
Lisa G. Peck ’93, ’98
Bachelor of Arts in English, Master of Arts in English
While earning her graduate degree, Lisa Peck was a graduate assistant,
teaching English composition to freshmen. She also worked in UP&D as a
writer and editor. After graduation, she was employed as an academic adviser
in the accelerated degree programs at (Teikyo) Post University in Waterbury.
After nearly five years at Post, she returned to her alma mater as assistant
director in the Academic Advisement Center, where she works, primarily, with
exploratory/undecided students. Peck recently established the Pi Zeta
Chapter of Alpha Sigma Lambda, a national adult learner honor society. She
also serves as chair of the Advising Adult Learner Commission for the
National Academic Advising Association for 2007-09.
“My passion is working with adult learners and I serve as adviser to a
student organization, the Older Wiser Learners.”
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Mark Pisano ’04
Bachelor of Business Administration
Mark Pisano works as a client/server systems support assistant for UC.
“I enjoyed my time here as a student and being employed here is even
more rewarding because of the special tie to the university.”
Barbara Piscopo ’77
Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics
Barbara Piscopo has been teaching at her alma mater since 1985. She has
served several times as department chair and coordinator of the undergraduate
nursing program and RN-BSN programs in the department. Piscopo
earned an Ed.D. from Columbia University Teachers College.
“WestConn provided the beginning of a wonderful educational experience
and allowed me to return as faculty in the nursing department.”
Mary Rieke ’94
Bachelor of Arts in History
Mary Rieke earned a Master of Library Science degree from St. John’s
University. As a graduate student, she did an internship in WestConn’s Haas
Library, where she helped organize Dr. Truman Warner’s papers that had
been donated to the library. She has worked as an assistant archivist in the
Haas Library since 1998.
“I can’t say enough about the professors in the history department. The
research assignments of Drs. Detzer, Janick, Leopold and Roman
brought me back to my first love — books!”
Deanna (Cibery) Schaab ’96, ’02
Bachelor of Arts in English
Master of Science in Justice & Law Administration
First a student worker in the Office of Public Safety, Deanna Schaab is now
access control & one card manager, managing the campus card identification
system and facility security programs. Schaab says that she is fortunate
to work with an excellent group of people in the WestConnect Card Office.
Schaab is married to WestConn Sweetheart Kurt, who is attending the university.
They are the parents of two boys, Logan, 5, and Ahren, 3.
“As a student I was apprehensive about being part of a small university
community; however, ironically, it was that sense of a small community
that made me want to stay at WestConn not only as a student, but
as a professional.”
(l-r) SPS Dean Dr. Lynne Clark and WestConn President James W. Schmotter
congratulate SPS honorees at the school’s Distinguished Alumni Recognition
Ceremony and Celebration. The recipients were Evan R. Bernstein ’98, Lt. Col.
Susan Jano ’87, Petra A. Volinski ’04, and Lorraine Capobianco ’77. Provost and
Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Linda Rinker is on the right.
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Birte Selvaraj ’96
Bachelor of Arts in English, summa cum laude
Birte Selvaraj has worked as a clerk typist in the biology department and a
secretary in the Ancell School of Business. Presently, she is an administrative
assistant in the Division of Student Affairs. Married since 1993, she and her
husband, Raj, have two children: son Kiran Markus, 8, and daughter Sunita
Annika, 6. In her free time Selvaraj loves to read, watch movies, travel and
take photographs, and write her own novels. She is a brown belt in the
Korean martial art Tang Soo Do.
“WestConn is a great place to work and study and I can’t imagine
working anywhere else.”
Priyanka Shah ’04
Master of Business Administration
Since 2002, Priyanka Shah has worked for UC as a client server programmer,
developing Web applications for the university, which include the parking
permit system, police violation system and online phone directory. In
addition to her M.B.A., Shah earned a Master of Science in Computer
Science from Southern Connecticut State University (SCSU). Shah and
husband, Deven, have a son, Vinav, 1.
Amy L. (Proulx) Shanks ’97
Bachelor of Science in Education
Since 2006, Amy Shanks has worked as WestConn’s coordinator of
recreation, intramurals and club sports programs. After graduating, she
was a volleyball and basketball coach and a special education instructor
for a local high school. She left teaching and worked for a time as assistant
branch manager of a bank. Soon, however, she realized that sports education
was her true vocation and began searching for a career that would
combine the two disciplines. She found her dream job at WestConn.
“As a student-athlete I was a part of the women’s basketball program.
Now that I am a faculty member, I hope that by sharing my experiences
I can be a positive influence on current and future students.”
Irene Sherlock ’84, ’91
Bachelor of Arts in English, Master of Arts in English
Irene Sherlock has worked at WestConn for 21 years, first in the Admissions
Office before landing a job in UP&D where she is associate director and
managing editor of the AlumniNews. She holds an M.F.A. from Goddard
College, an M.S. from SCSU and teaches writing on the undergraduate and
graduate level in WestConn’s professional writing department. Her creative
work has been published in numerous literary journals and anthologies; her
essays have aired on National Public Radio.
“There’s nothing better than teaching at your alma mater.”
Joseph Sousa ’06
Bachelor of Science in Music Education
2006 was a great year for Joe Sousa. He graduated and landed a full-time
position as IT lab support and training assistant in UC where he worked as a
student. He married WestConn Sweetheart Lisa Cutrone ’07 the following
year. In 2008, life is still good for Sousa. In addition to his job at WestConn,
Sousa plays trumpet for various gigs and currently is a member of the
Westchester Symphonic Winds in Tarrytown, N.Y
“The university provided me with a great education at an
affordable price. You can’t beat that!”
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Paul Steinmetz ’07
Master of Business Administration
Paul Steinmetz has worked as director of university relations since February
2006. When not in his public relations role, Steinmetz and wife, Jenine,
concentrate on their four children: Max, 21; Samantha, 17; Jesse, 14, and
Mahelet, 5.
“Without WestConn, I would not have gotten a graduate degree. It was
not possible for me to go anywhere else. But I was lucky; I can’t imagine
getting a better education than I got from my WestConn professors.”
Melissa (Ortiz) Stephens ’97, ’07
Bachelor of Science in Justice & Law Administration
Master of Science in Counselor Education/Community Counseling
Melissa Stephens began working in the Financial Aid Office in 1995 as a
student employee. Presently she is the department’s assistant director. Stephens
is an active member of the WestConn community, serving as faculty adviser
for several organizations, including Lambda Theta Alpha, Sigma Chi and the
Latin American Student Organization. She serves as a member of the
commencement dais and reads aloud the names of the graduates as they
march proudly across the stage to receive their degree. Stephens is a member
of Women of WestConn, the Community of Practice of Project Impact, and an
E-board member of SUOAF-AFSCME for which she previously was a trustee.
She and her husband, Charles, have two boys, Peyton Alexander, 8, and Justin
Tyler, 5.
Peggy Stewart ’97
Bachelor of Arts in Art/Graphic Design
Peggy Stewart began working as a graphic designer in the UP&D department
in 1998. Eventually, she became the sole person responsible for providing photographic
services to the university community. In addition to her work for the
university, Stewart freelances — often pro bono — for several nonprofits in
the area. She and her husband, Craig, are parents to daughter Jayna, married
to Aaron Larkin ’97, who have provided her with three beautiful grandchildren.
Her son, Peter, lives in Danbury.
“We are so fortunate to have a great university in our own backyard!”
Homecoming 2007
WestConn cheerleaders
rallied the homecoming
crowd.
Homecoming 2007
(l-r): Future Tense band
members Brian “Bo”
Ognan and Mike Walsh ’98,
’07 entertained audiences
during the street fair.
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(l-r): Director of University
Relations Paul Steinmetz
’07 prepares remarks
with Vice President for
Institutional Advancement
Dr. G. Koryoe Anim-Wright
and WTNH Channel 8
anchorwoman Jocelyn
Maminta before the event
honoring Dr. Mel Goldstein,
professor emeritus of
meteorology and WTNH
meteorologist.
Heather Stone ’94
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
Heather Stone is in her second season as head softball coach at WestConn.
Last year the team finished 28-13 and won the Eastern College Athletic
Conference Championship for the second time in program history. Prior to
coming to WestConn, Stone worked at the United States Merchant Marine
Academy as the head softball and volleyball coach for six years. What she
enjoys most in life is spending time with her 4-year-old daughter,
MacQuarrie.
“There is so much opportunity at WestConn. I am so glad to be here and
give back some of what was given to me.”
William Strickland ’83
Bachelor of Science in Justice & Law Administration
William Strickland worked in financial aid and veterans affairs as a clerk
before taking a position in the University Police department as a processing
technician in 1997. Now that his son, Noah, is 22, Strickland, who is single,
has more time for hobbies, which includes buying and collecting stamps on
eBay.
“Our justice and law program is the best in the area.”
Albert Trimpert ’80
Bachelor of Business Administration
Since 2006, Albert Trimpert has been equipment manager for all sports in
the department of intercollegiate athletics. Previous to coming to WestConn,
he worked at Ridgefield High School for 24 years where he coached football,
baseball, basketball, wrestling and indoor track.
Jane (Shevlin) Walsh ’96
Bachelor of Arts in English
As a student, Jane Walsh worked for UC; but since 2001, she has been
‘Jane-of-all trades,’ ably supporting the team in UP&D. There she creates
brochures, stationery, newsletters and academic literature such as the
university’s Student Handbook. Walsh also is a licensed massage therapist
and works part time in a local spa. She also works freelance as a designer
and editor. Married to WestConn Sweetheart Mike Walsh ’98, ’07 since 1999,
the couple have two children, Jack, 3, and Madeleine, 18 months.
“If I had to do it all over again, I would still choose WestConn.”
Tony Zatzick ’04
Master of Fine Arts in Art
Tony Zatzick has worked as an M.F.A. assistant since 2005. When he’s not
shepherding art students through the administrative process, Zatzick is
painting, showing and selling his artwork. He is a certified Kundalini yoga
instructor and will be teaching a class at WestConn in spring 2008.
“WestConn’s new school of Visual and Performing Arts rocks!”
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Please join us for the spring Alumni Dinner Theatre, 5:30 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 29, in Warner
Hall on the university’s Midtown campus. Tickets are $45 per person and include dinner and
a ticket to the theatre arts department’s production of The Who’s “Tommy,” which begins at
8 p.m. in the Berkshire Theatre. Make checks payable to WCSU Foundation/Dinner Theatre
and mail to Office of Alumni Relations, 181 White St., Danbury, CT 06810. For more information
or to make a reservation, call the Office of Alumni Relations at (203) 837-8298.
Please R.S.V.P. by Monday, Feb. 25.
Alumni Family Day
Saturday, Aug. 9, 2008
11 a.m. to 10 p.m. (Park Hours)
Dinner Cruise
Around the
Big Apple
Saturday, Sept. 20, 2008
Join us for a dinner cruise aboard World Yacht,
New York's premier dining cruise line, and take
in the spectacular views of New York City at
night. 7 p.m., Pier 81 West 41st St., New York,
N.Y. $100 per person (discounts available for
groups of 10 or more). Transportation from
WCSU will be available for an additional $20.
To R.S.V.P., call (203) 837-8290.
Alumni Dinner Theatre
Lake Compounce • 822 Lake Ave. • Bristol, CT 06010
Spend a fun-filled day with your family and fellow alumni at Lake Compounce. Cost is $25 per
person; children three and under are admitted free and eat free. Price includes: admission; parking;
all-you-can-eat buffet in the lakeside catering pavilion from noon to 2:30 p.m.; unlimited free soda all
day; unlimited rides, shows and attractions (except Skycoaster); and unlimited access to Splash
Harbor, Connecticut’s biggest water park. To reserve your family’s day of fun call (203) 837-8298.
Please R.S.V.P. by Monday, July 28, 2008. For more information or to R.S.V.P. by mail, visit
www.wcsu.edu/alumni/LakeCompounce.asp.
Alumni Trip
Reflections
of Italy
Join us for 10 days in
beautiful Italy!
Departure date: Nov. 3, 2008
For more information, call Kay Schreiber ’79
at (203) 790-8342.
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Highlights include:
Rome ✦ Colosseum ✦ Assisi
Perugia ✦ Siena ✦ San Gimignano
Florence ✦ San Marino ✦ Venice
Murano Island ✦ Como
Alumni
Golf Outing
Sept. 29, 2008
Richter Park, Danbury
Call (203) 837-8290
to reserve your
foursome.
Activate your membership in
the Alumni Association!
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participants, visit www.wcsu.edu/ alumni/usave.asp.
Active membership entitles you to: Ives Concert Park
discounts; access to career services at WCSU; WCSU
library privileges; insurance and credit card discount
offers; WCSU merchandise discounts; alumni locator
service; and invitations and discounts to special
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Class Notes
1950s
John G. Greene ’58 is a military
historian who loves to talk about his
favorite subject. He studied military
history when he lived in Germany,
France and Belgium, completing a
40-year career in education. John
joined the Army Reserve in 1954
and retired as a lieutenant colonel in
1989. He invites alumni to come to
Waterloo, Belgium, for a battlefield
and museum tour.
1960s
Beatrice (Salvatore) Pimpinella ’61
has lived in Orlando, Fla., for the
past 25 years. She has two children,
Angel and Tony, and five grandchildren:
JoAnna, 19; Gina, 16; Alexia,
16; Angelo, 10; and Elena, 7. She is
active in her church’s women’s club
and misses her old classmates. She
hopes to come back to campus in
the future.
Ralph A. Toscano ’61 retired from
the Danbury Board of Education
after 42 years of service.
Joanne (Bonacci) Gregory ’62
retired after 33 years of teaching.
Ellen (Turkowski) Masterson ’62
retired in 2000. Since then, she and
her husband, Joseph, have enjoyed
many trips exploring the United
States and Europe. Their seven
grandchildren have kept them busy,
too. She often volunteers as a
mystery reader in their schools.
Their youngest daughter, Brenda,
relocated to Las Vegas, Nev., and
they have fun visiting her. Ellen
remains a volunteer at church and
civic groups.
Robyn (Anderson) Eberhard-
DeCillis ’64 retired from the
Patchogue-Medford School District
in June 2006, and is enjoying
retirement by traveling and
spending several months in Cape
Canaveral, Fla.
Robert Pettinicchi ’64 is a retired
music educator. He and his wife,
Lisa, who were married in June, are
members of the Second Company of
the Governor’s Foot Guard Band,
which is based in New Haven, Conn.
Homecoming 2007
Brianna Chasanoff ’03 plays at
the Midtown Coffeehouse during
Homecoming week.
1970s
Rosemary Dorrico Madia ’71 is
newly retired and loving it. She
enjoys traveling and spending time
with her family.
WestConn Sweethearts Gerri
(Cracco) ’75 and George
Slowikowski ’71 met at WestConn
and married in 1985. They have
three boys — currently in middle
school, high school and college.
Gerri has been an intensive care
nurse at Yale New Haven Surgical
ICU for 28 years. She recently
returned to school to become a certified
wound, ostomy and continence
nurse.
Wendy Brown Thatcher-Hall ’71 is
happily married with four children,
three stepchildren and 14 grandchildren.
Her passion is teaching music
and working to improve the lives of
children through education.
Sharon B. (Henderson) Girard ’76
became a Nationally Certified
Teacher of Music in July from Music
Teacher’s National Association.
Susan Howell ’76 received a new
job as an LPN and will soon be an
RN.
Ruth (Plassman) Cash-Smith ’78
recently co-authored “The Graphic
Designer’s Guide to Better Business
Writing,” published by Allworth Press.
Joseph N. DiCioccio ’78 retired in
2007 from Mahopac Central
Schools after serving 34 years as a
math teacher and department chair.
Jane Treglia March ’79 is a singer
and songwriter.
Kay M. Schreiber ’79 works in
community relations at the
Midwestern Connecticut Council
on Alcoholism.
1980s
Betsy A. Bielefield ’81 is a sixth
grade teacher and cross country
coach. She recently climbed Mt.
Kilimanjaro in Africa and ran the
Vermont Key Bank Marathon for the
Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.
Patricia Salvatore Riley ’83 was
recently elected to serve a four-year
term as councilwoman in her hometown
of Peekskill, N.Y. She also
teaches music education at George
Washington Elementary School in
Mohegan Lake, N,Y., where she has
worked for more than 20 years.
Michael James Matta ’84 works
in the mentoring program for the
Bethel School System and enjoys
spending time with his students.
Eleanore A. DiCioccio ’86 received
a new job as assistant principal at
John Jay High School in Wicopee,
N.Y.
Julie Sorcek ’86 is the concert
band director at Immaculate High
School in Danbury, in addition to
performing with her musical groups,
Fairfield Crossing and The Reel
Thing. Her Web site is
www.myspace.com/julchek.
George L. Letts ’87 was promoted
to corporate operations manager in
January 2007 for Ethan Allen Global
Inc.
1990s
Dawn Passano ’91 is a manager of
financial system & reporting at
Frontier Communications.
(right) WestConn’s ‘Centennial
Baby’ Alexandra Chakar with
parents Mirta and Charles ’94
(below) Legacy alumni Louise
(Walsh) Reagan ’80 with son
Matthew Reagan, a new WCSU
student at orientation
Nicole (Rodrigue) Moshang ’93,an
attorney for Manko, Gold, Katcher &
Fox, LLP, was named Rising Star
2007 in the area of environmental
law by Pennsylvania Super Lawyers
publication. Moshang holds a J.D.
from Villanova University.
Monica Kim Roberts ’97 is a
licensed marriage and family
therapist.
2000s
Amy Cash Sereday ’00 has worked
as a real estate paralegal since
graduation. She married her husband,
Stephen, in 2005 and resides
in Torrington, Conn. Though she
misses the stage, she keeps busy
with her Italian greyhounds, which
she and her husband train for both
show and performance sports. Amy
can be reached through her Web
site at www.freewebs.com/rialtoigs.
Helene Dacey Scanlon ’01 is a
member of the Romance Writers of
America and chapter member of
Central Florida Romance Writers.
Visit her Web site at www.helene
scanlon.com.
Jeff Smith ’04 recently completed
a certification program in school
district administration.
Amy L. Piccirillo ’05 earned a master’s
degree in secondary education
from the University of Bridgeport and
is teaching eighth grade science at
Betsy Ross Arts Magnet School in
New Haven, Conn.
Melinda Tarsi ’06 currently is a
Ph.D. student in political science at
UMass-Amherst. She also is a
teaching assistant and assistant
coach.
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Class Notes
In memoriam
Imelda W. Attridge ’69, South Salem, N.Y., Jan. 1, 2007
Virginia Bradley Bepler ’43, Wilton, Conn., Oct. 20, 2007
Celia G. Block ’29, Piscataway, N.J., Dec. 7, 2002
Lucerna M. Bocciarelli ’58, Branford, Conn.
Ann W. Bowes ’35, Newington, Conn., March 19, 2007
Stella T. Bruno ’23, East Haven, Conn., Jan. 1, 2005
Kathleen G. Carola ’78, Colchester, Conn.
Mary (Minervini) Cofrancesco ’56, Oakville, Conn., Nov. 7, 2007
Theodora F. Couture ’86, Stuart, Fla., Jan. 12, 2007
Andrea (Carlson) Davis ’73, Harwinton, Conn., July 26, 2007
Richard N. Erickson ’71, Clarks Summit, Pa.
Eleanor E. Ford ’76, Westbrook, Conn., Aug. 20, 2007
Ann M. Galeota ’85, Bolton, Conn., Oct. 5, 2007
Abe Golub ’81, Newtown, Conn., Oct. 4, 2007
Diane (Petelenz) Green ’97, Oxford, Conn., Oct. 3, 2007
Elizabeth T. Grinwalsky ’35, Knoxville, Tenn., Nov. 20, 2007
Mary M. Haddy ’45, Danbury, Conn., June 10, 2007
Louise (Ward) Henry ’72, Williamsburg, Mass., Oct. 15, 2007
Rudolph F. Hetzel ’71, New Milford, Conn., Aug. 17, 2007
Joseph J. Horvath ’69, Bridgeport, Conn., Jan. 1, 2007
Ada M. Humphreville ’71, Sarasota, Fla., Jan. 23, 2007
Richard Howland Hunt ’72, Trumbull, Conn., June 10, 2007
Ann R. Huntoon ’70, Ridgefield, Conn./Richmond, Vt., Sept. 17, 2007
Genevieve V. Johnson ’30, Fairfield, Conn.
Lorraine (Ellis) Jowdy ’48, Danbury, Conn., June 23, 2007
Doris W. Kittle ’32, Hiawassee, Ga.
Ruth E. Lovett ’67, Morris, Conn., Nov. 22, 2007
Douglas J. Marchesi ’87, Norwalk, Conn., Dec. 17, 2006
Elizabeth H. McGowan ’45, Danbury, Conn., March 20, 2007
Carol (Petterson) Natale ’54, Gales Ferry, Conn., Nov. 11, 2007
James E. Natale ’54, Gales Ferry, Conn.
Clarice Osiecki ’88, Danbury, Conn., Oct. 7, 2007
Julie M. Pelicas ’95, Bethel, Conn./Dixon, Calif., June 16, 2007
Anthony Raucci ’84, Methuen, Mass., Jan. 1, 2007
Peter J. Serio ’78, Brookfield, Conn.
Andrew P. Stirnweiss ’78, South Kent, Conn., Dec. 29, 2005
Mark J. Tarsi ’81, Danbury, Conn.
WestConn Professor Emeritus of Humanistic Studies Dr. H. Jonathan Greenwald,
Newtown, Conn., Oct. 1, 2007
Tell us about yourself
Wedding bells
Jessica Espinel ’99 and Santiago Merete, March 31, 2007
Christine Ramage and Brad Gourley ’95, Sept. 16, 2007
Jennifer Lewis ’05 and Bernard Boccia, July 15, 2007
WestConn Sweethearts Jennifer Shutak ’04 and James McDermott ’05,
Dec. 15, 2006
Lisa DeMunda-Noga and Robert Pettinicchi ’64, June 27, 2007
Valerie Ventura and Thomas Saadi ’93, Oct. 8, 2007
Jennifer Seymour ’06 and Christopher McCann, Aug. 3, 2007
And baby makes …
WestConn Sweethearts Tamara Dobson ’02 and Tawfik Adams ’98 welcomed
the birth of their first son, Jordan Deen, on May 11, 2007.
WestConn Sweethearts Kerry Tierney ’95 & ’02 and Robert Bender ’96
welcomed the birth of their first son, Jack, on March 8, 2007.
WestConn Sweethearts Debbie Parsons ’98 and Lenny Bisaccia ’98 welcomed
their second daughter, Charlotte Josephine Hazel, on June 13, 2007. Charlotte
joins sister Katie, who turns 3 on June 28.
WestConn Sweethearts Gelsey Wallner ’00 and Michael Caine ’01 welcomed
the birth of their first daughter, Teagan Muir, on June 4, 2007.
Shannon Walsh and George L. Letts ’87 welcomed the birth of their daughter,
Dorothy Ann, on Nov. 2, 2007.
WestConn Sweethearts Megin Richards ’97 and Bret Nichols ’96 welcomed the
birth of their son, Lincoln Ayers, on July 16, 2007. He joins his sister, Juliette.
WestConn Sweethearts Kara Mahlstedt ’01 and Felix Robles ’01 welcomed the
birth of their daughter, Ashley, on Aug. 20, 2007. She joins sister Alison, 2.
Rachel and Scott Smith ’04 welcomed the birth of their daughter, Naomi Ava, on
April 17, 2007.
WestConn Sweethearts Kristin Munch ’97 and Nathan Winstanley ’99 welcomed
the birth of their first son, Ethan Matthew, on April 8, 2007.
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event in my area.
Photo: Todd McInerney ’97
Attendees at the Homecoming 2007 Alumni Reunion Gala included (l-r):
Ernest ’57, ’68 and Gail ’89 Lehman; Robert ’62 and Joellen Murphy;
Nancy ’57 and Eugene ’62 Sabados; and WestConn’s Vice President for
Institutional Advancement Dr. G. Koryoe Anim-Wright.
❑ Yes! I would be interested in
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Calendar of events
by Richard Gregory ’97
The Colonials Football Team broke new ground this
fall, as senior offensive lineman Tom McDonald
became the first Colonial ever named to the AFCA
Division III Coaches’ All-America Team. On
defense, senior lineman Kevin Marchant received
D3football.com All-East Region second-team honors
after recording 57 tackles and a team-best 10.5 sacks.
Junior linebacker Chad Milling led the Colonials with
89 tackles.
The WestConn Volleyball Team, meanwhile, posted its
first winning season in four years with a 19-13 overall
record, including a 5-1 mark in the conference,
while Women’s Tennis went 3-8 this past fall, including
a 3-4 mark in the Little East Conference, and
finished tied for fourth in the Little East Conference
tournament.
Visit www.wcsu.edu/sports for the most current
Colonials sports schedules and scores.
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WestConn’s athletic teams (cont’d.)
“WestConn — Then and Now”
Chat with Professor Emeritus Dr. Harry Schramm
and a WestConn student who’ll talk about
“WestConn –– Then and Now.” Tuesday,
April 22, 7 p.m.
Visit www.wcsu.edu/alumni for details.
Feb 27, 28, 29, March 1, 6, 7, 8 Theatre Production ––
The Who’s “Tommy”
Presented by the theatre arts department, 7:30 opening night,
all other nights 8 p.m. Matinees on March 1, 8 at 2 p.m.
Berkshire Theatre, Midtown campus. Tickets: $20; $15 for seniors
and students. WCSU students free with valid I.D. Box office:
(203) 837-8732.
February 29 Alumni Dinner Theatre:
The Who's “Tommy”
Dinner –– 5:30 p.m., Warner Hall. Show –– 8 p.m., Berkshire
Theatre, Midtown campus. $45/person (includes dinner &
show). See page 15 for details.
March 4 Alumni Reception at Boehringer-Ingelheim (BI)
A complimentary reception for WestConn alumni employed at
BI. 3 p.m., Cafeteria, BI, Ridgefield, Conn.
A Musical
Voyage
March 11 Great Women
of Danbury, A Musical
Voyage
7:30 p.m. Student Center
Theatre, Midtown campus
Contributed photo
WestConn’s Strategic Plan was unveiled at a
Community Open House last fall. (l-r): Tom Crucitti
’69, Neil Wagner ’52 and ASB Dean Allen Morton.
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Visioning Visits
In an effort to connect with alumni and showcase
the university, we’ve taken WestConn on the road.
In 2007, receptions were held in Florida;
Washington, D.C.; Vermont; New York City; Boston
and here in Connecticut where our alumni work
and live. If you would like to host a reception in
your community, call the Office of Alumni Relations
at (203) 837-8290 or e-mail alumni@wcsu.edu.
Professor Emeritus
Dr. Harry Schramm
with graduates at
Commencement 2007
where he received the
President’s Medal and
gave the commencement
address.
Calendar of events
The President’s
Lecture Series
Tuesday, March 25, 7:30 p.m.
Amy Chua, author of “Day of
Empire: How Hyperpowers Rise
to Global Dominance — and
Why They Fall,” will discuss the
state of U.S. power, federal immigration
policy and her own experience
as a second-generation immigrant. Science Building,
Room 125. Midtown campus.
April 2 WCSU Alumni Association Annual Meeting
6 p.m., Alumni Hall, Midtown campus
April 4 CMEA Music Reception
A complimentary reception for alumni attending the 63rd annual
CMEA In-Service Conference and All State Music Festival. 6
p.m., Hartford Convention Center, Hartford, Conn.
April 18 Ancell Alumni Night
A complimentary reception for alumni of the Ancell School of
Business. 5:30 p.m., Westside Campus Center Grand Ballroom,
Westside campus
April 24-26 Jazz Fest
Ives Concert Hall, Midtown campus. Cost. (203) 837-8499
Participants at the Student-Alumni Mentoring
Program kick-off reception during Homecoming
2007.
Student-Alumni Mentoring Program
Become a mentor! WestConn’s new Mentoring
Program is designed to match successful alumni
with students interested in their particular field. If
you would like to share your expertise with a
WestConn student, contact the Office of Alumni
Relations at (203) 837-8290 or e-mail
mentoring@wcsu.edu.
� WestConn Alumni Directory
The 2008 WestConn Alumni Directory is the most
comprehensive one published to date. For a limited
time, alumni can purchase a beautiful, hardbound,
library-quality volume of the directory. To secure
your copy, call Alumni Research, Inc. at
(800) 299-1230.
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“Escape to Tuscany”
May 3 University Ball
Join us for an evening of
dancing and celebration!
7 p.m., Feldman Arena,
O’Neill Convocation Center,
Westside campus. Black tie,
$200/person.
(203) 837-8279
May 16 Graduate Commencement
7 p.m. Feldman Arena, O'Neill Convocation Center,
Westside campus.
May 18 Undergraduate Commencement
10:30 a.m. Athletic Stadium, Westside campus
August 9 Alumni Family Day at Lake Compounce
Spend a fun-filled day with your family and fellow alumni at Lake
Compounce in Bristol, Conn. $25 per person (No charge for
children 3 & under). (203) 837-8279. See page 15 for details.
Sept. 12 Golden Circle Luncheon
Noon, Warner Hall, Midtown campus. $30/person.
(203) 837-8279
Sept. 29 Alumni Golf Outing
Richter Park, Danbury. (203) 837-8290
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Dennis (parents: Daryle ’79 and Marie (Collins) ’92); Amy (Tworek) Davis ’98; Gretchen and
Abigail Davis (parents: Amy ’98 & Jason ’97); Chase McInerney (mom: Stephanie ’02);
Stephanie Cinque McInerney ’02; Neil Wagner ’52
A. Infant Romper: $21.98 (The Kids
Company) 6m, 12m, 18m. Available in
yellow or blue. Sizes and quantities
limited.
B. WCSU Alumni Crewneck Sweatshirt:
$34.98 (Gear) Sm — XXL. Available in
gray only.
C. WestConn Tee-shirt: $14.98 (Champion)
Sm — XXL. Available in white only.
D. WestConn Hooded Sweatshirt: $49.98
(Champion) Sm — XXL. Available in
navy, gray or white.
E. Infant Tee-shirt: $14.98 (College Kids)
6m, 12m, 18m. Available in gray or
white.
F. Toddler Tee-shirt: $14.98 (College
Kids) 2T — 5/6T. Available in white or
gray.
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Company) 6m, 12m, 18m. Available in
blue or pink. Sizes and quantities limited.
H. WCSU Alumni Tee-shirt: $14.98
(Champion) Sm — XXL. Available in
gray only.
I. WestConn Sweatpants: $24.99
(Champion) Sm — XXL. Available in
navy or charcoal.
J. WCSU Polo Shirt: $34.98 (Gear) Sm
— XXL. Available in yellow, navy, gray or
red.
K. WCSU Blanket: $29.98 (MV Sport)
54in. x 84in. Available in clouds (shown),
gray, navy, red, peach or yellow.
(Not shown) WestConn Bib: $9.98 (The
Kids Company). Available in white with
blue or pink trim. Quantities limited.
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first item and $1.95 each additional item; diploma
frame: $17.95; paperweight: $6.95; photo frame,
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$79.95 each (Quartz). Time and day.
Brown leather band. Comes in high-gloss
cherry-finish jewelry box.
M. WCSU Alumni Desk Accessories, seal
and school name with “Alumni” engraved
on black and gold. Masterpiece medallion.
High-gloss cherry finish.
M1: Desk set: $49.95. Attached solid
brass business card holder and ball point
pen. 10” x 1/2" x 3/4" (base)
M2: Desk box: $44.95 Black suede
lining and magnetic closure. 9" x 6" x
2 1/2"
M3: Letter sorter: $34.95. Keep your
mail organized. 10" x 3" x 4"
M4: Paperweight: $22.95. Genuine
marble. 3" x 3" x 7/8"
Personalization is available on desk set
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$8.95 for all other pieces.
N. Diploma frames:
N1: 23K jewelry-quality medallion,
black and gold museum matting, gold
embossed WCSU, cherry, $137.95.
N2 & N3: Regency or Gallery style
frames: $114.95, seal and school name
gold embossed on black and gold
museum-quality matting. N2: Gallery:
cherry. N3: Regency: mahogany. Both:
gold inner lip. Signature style frame. N4:
Campus Scene Edition showcases a
beautiful panoramic photo of Fairfield
Hall mounted above diploma with seal
and school name gold embossed on
black and gold museum-quality matting
and features a high-gloss Galleria cherry
moulding, $144.95.
Please specify N1, N2, N3 or N4. For
pre-1998 styles, call the Office of
Alumni Relations at (203) 837-8290.
Photo frames are also available in the
above styles for $44.95 (your choice:
vertical or horizontal). For more
detailed photos and descriptions of
diploma/photo frames and desk
accessories, visit:
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1) Dr. Mel Goldstein, professor emeritus of meteorology and WTNH meteorologist, was honored last fall
for his many years of exemplary and distinguished service to WCSU and the people of Connecticut.
2) New Yorker cartoonist Dana Fradon discussed his work at an event commemorating the 30th
anniversary of the School of Arts & Sciences. 3) (l-r): Colleen Genovese, Jan Maria Jagush ’75, ’81
and Len Genovese ’74 at the Ninth Annual Holiday Wine Tasting to benefit student scholarships.
4) The SPS 30th Anniversary Student and Faculty “From Diversity Comes Opportunity” panel and
discussion group featured award-winning New York Times writer Sonny Kleinfeld (l) and a discussion
of his book, “His Oldest Friend.” 5) (l-r): Deborah and Mark Nolan chat with John Kline of Union Savings
Bank at the “Glory of Venice” reception. 6) During Homecoming Week, WestConn President James W.
Schmotter moderated a discussion about “Freedom of Expression.”
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