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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
October 2008
On September 7, 2008, we marked the official fining questions: What will Holy Names look meets the style of today’s students for engage-
140th anniversary of the beginning of classes at like in thirty years, academically, technological- ment, customer service and learning is es-
the Convent of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart ly, and as a student body? These are important sential. We are planning to fully renovate the
(the original name of our Holy Names Univer- questions for the university community includ- first floor of Brennan Hall into a 21st century
sity foundation) in 1868. This celebration at ing alumni, friends, faculty, students, staff and Student Success Center that engages students
the Kaiser Center, the site of our foundation administration. We will be seeking your input academically, socially and civically and incor-
on the shores of Lake Merritt in Oakland, and insights as we move forward. porates a portion of the St. Francis Courtyard.
was a tremendous moment of pride, awe and The total cost of this project is $1.25 million. I
deep gratitude. We stand on a powerful lega- am pleased to inform you that we have raised
cy that transcends history. We together have to-date over $900,000, 72% of the total cost.
the responsibility and the honor to carry on This is the priority project that is dear to the
that legacy into a future that is worthy of our hearts of all of our students and we will need
Holy Names. your support to make it a reality.
This Fall we not only celebrate a strong tradi- Defining moments are both an opportunity
tion of 140 years, we also celebrate the vital- and a challenge. Many of you are aware that
ity at Holy Names as it stands today. This on July 7, 2008, Dorothy Frances Walsh
2008–2009 academic year we welcome our Buckley, CHN ’33, passed from this life to
largest enrollment in history — over 1120 eternal life with our God. As a sophomore at
undergraduate and graduate students. Over Holy Names in 1931, she wrote a profound
325 students will be living on campus, which poem, “Elevation,” that was published in the
marks our largest number of resident stu- yearbook. I’d like to share with you the last
dents and promises to enhance the vibrant verse of that poem:
energy throughout campus life.
I, who have looked on the
We also welcome five highly talented and pro-
fessionally respected new faculty members to far-flung hills,
our dedicated Holy Names faculty: Dr. Jenni- That rise unto strength and might,
fer Sherwood in biology whose expertise is in
Hold for my soul
human physiology, including exercise physi-
ology; Dr. Kate Isaacson, a social psychologist Infinite goal,
specializing in personality development and Campus master plans are living documents The vision and dream of their
human attachment; Dr. Chiho Sawada whose that reflect not only functional relationships height.
expertise is in the field of historical justice and and environmental issues of buildings, land-
reconciliation; Dr. Paolo Ricci in business who scape, space and traffic, they also reflect the At this Defining Moment for our Holy
specializes in decision modeling with an em- soul and culture of a community. We are Names, let us together in the spirit of Doro-
phasis on environmental issues; and Dr. Julie planning to grow toward 1700 with a coedu- thy Buckley and all of our alumni and stu-
Henderson in education whose expertise is in cational, highly diverse student body who dents, present and future, look to the hills
building community and systemic bilingual were born in an era of cell phones, e-mail and of our campus and dream in ways that move
and multi-cultural reform. Each of these new text messaging. We must think and plan in our Holy Names to new heights.
additions to our faculty will expand and deep- ways that educate 21st century students for
en the total educational experience for all of our their futures including the involvement of our
students. broader community as an essential and mean-
ingful pathway to learning.
As we continue our momentum forward, we
must stand firmly on our legacy and look bold- It takes three to five years to begin to feel the
ly to the future. Like the original six Sisters of impact of a master planning direction, but Gratefully,
the Holy Names we must think big and plan there are areas we must act on now to sup- Rosemarie Nassif, SSND, PhD
realistically. As part of our Strategic Plan 2007- port student success. We do not have a dedi- President
2012, we are engaging in a Campus Master cated student center on our campus. As we
Planning process. This is a defining moment continue to recruit and retain students, we
and strategic opportunity in our university’s realize that the need to provide an interactive,
history. Throughout this process we ask the de- technologically enhanced, attractive area that
Contents
HNU Today strengthens the shared connection
between alumni, the University and the com-
munity. The magazine is published two times a
year for the University’s alumni and friends by
the Office of Institutional Advancement. The
diverse opinions expressed in HNU Today do not
necessarily represent the views of the editors nor
polices of Holy Names University.
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Or in writing to:
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Inspired Scholarship
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Universit y Officers
Rosemarie Nassif, SSND, PhD., President
Loyal Alums Leave a Legacy
Alumni husband and wife team from the Dav Cvitkovic, Vice President for Institutional Advancement
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Class of 1984 Derril and Maura Koberlein Stuart Koop, Vice President for Finance and Administration
invite other alumni to leave a legacy to Lizbeth Martin, Vice President for Academic Affairs
HNU. Michael Miller, Vice President for Student Affairs
Sr. Carol Sellman, Vice President for Mission Effectiveness
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Kodály Celebrates 40
Sr. Mary Alice Hein ’45 and the Kodály
2 Campus News
Alumni Executive Board President
Julie Echaniz ’75
Dennis formerly served HNU as our Head Alex Lara ’03, MBA ’05 and Siegfried Wroebel ’05, both former HNU golf team members
Men’s Basketball coach and the Associ- and coaches, and Joaquin Escoto ’07 also participated in the wonderful day of fundraising
ate Director of Undergraduate Admissions. that contributed over $90,000 to the Mission Scholarship Fund.
During these past summer months he tran-
sitioned from a full-time employee of the Please save the date for the 8th Annual Red Rose Golf Tournament on April 27, 2009!
Undergraduate Admissions office to full-
time in the Athletic department. During
this transition matters related to recruiting
were addressed to ensure that close attention Join Hawks of Yesterday and Today for the
continued to be paid to the Fall 2008 in-
coming class. Annual Alumni Basketball Games and for the
Please extend to Dennis warm congratula- Inaugural Alumni Athletic Honors
tions as he begins his new role. From the
lengthy discussions in the interview process Saturday, October 25, 2008
and the feedback received from faculty, staff
and students there is no doubt that Dennis 12 Noon Pre-Game Alumni BBQ, St. Francis Courtyard
has considerable talents, outstanding leader- 2 pm Women’s Alumni Game, Tobin Gym
ship abilities, and a lot to offer HNU. Den-
nis will continue on as Head Men’s Basket- The Alumni Athletic Honor Ceremony will take place between
ball coach and his fresh ideas coupled with the Women and Men’s Games in the Tobin Gym
his knowledge of HNU history will enhance
the student experience and the reputation of 4 pm Men’s Alumni Game, Tobin Gym
our Athletic Department.
Sr. Mary Alice Hein and the Summer Institute, today this program is beautifully directed by Pro-
fessor Anne Laskey, with internationally recognized faculty. Its gradu-
Kodály Program Celebrate ates come to develop their own musicianship while learning how to
teach.
When describing the Holy Names sisters, The opening ceremony of the celebration was a magical evening of
many times we use words such as women of reunion, music appreciation, honors for Sr. Mary Alice Hein and
faith, educators (especially if you ever dropped featured a performance from Grammy Award winning men’s vocal
a pencil in one of Sr. Ethel’s classes), social jus- group, Chanticleer. Eva Voisin, representing the Consul General of
tice advocates, artists and business women. Far Hungary, presented Sr. Mary Alice with an award of appreciation
too seldom we use the word innovators, but for her innovative leadership in bringing the Kodály philosophy to
that was precisely the descriptor needed this American teachers.
summer during the Kodály Center’s 40th An-
Sr. Mary Alice Hein
niversary Celebration. Holy Names alum and Vice
President of the International
Innovators can be used to describe many in the Holy Names Uni- Kodály Society, Jerry Jaccard ’76
versity community but in this case we refer specifically to Sr. Mary Ed.D, who currently works as a
Alice Hein, originator and Director of the Kodály Music Program. Professor of Music at Brigham
(Left to right) Gilbert de Greeve, Judit Hartyáni, Jerry Young University, and Mr. Gil-
Sister incorporated a Kodály Master’s degree into the Holy Names Jaccard ’76 and Anne Laskey
Music department in 1969 making Holy Names the first institu- bert de Greeve, President of the
tion of higher learning in North America to offer a Master’s degree International Kodaly Society, both addressed the audience and re-
in Kodály music education. A short time later while working with flected on the impact the Holy Names University music department
the Director of Music Education at the Liszt Academy in Budapest, has made. Mr. de Greeve described Holy Names University as “one of
Erszébet Szönyi, Sr. Mary Alice hosted the first Kodály International the most important centers in the dissemination of Kodály’s vision.”
Symposium in 1973 at Holy Names. The symposium was the first in- Dr. Jaccard went on to recount an amazing moment from the 2004
ternational gathering in the field of Kodály centered music education, National Conference of the Organization of American Kodály Edu-
and led to the founding of the International Kodály Society. cators. “The conductor of one of the Oakland High School choirs
asked his singers how many had come up from elementary schools
Many wonder what the Kodály program involves. The Kodály philos- with music teachers from Holy Names University? Most of the nearly
ophy of music education was inspired by Hungarian composer and 100 singers raised their hands, and then they began to sing. The sheer
educator Zoltán Kodály (1882 – 1967). It is based on his vision of musicality of their singing was simply electrifying. It was but one ex-
the place of music in the intellectual, emotional, physical and social ample of the remarkable ongoing legacy of the Holy Names Univer-
development of every child. It incorporates ideas from many different sity Kodály initiative.” The innovative program created by Sr. Mary
Photos by Shari Cleland
cultures and uses authentic folk songs and masterpieces of classical Alice Hein and continued to this day by the faculty and alumni of
music as the basis of the curriculum. the Kodály music program remains a stellar example of how music can
transform our world.
Fast forwarding 40 years to the 2008 Holy Names University Kodály
Instead of business as usual in the Program Review Committee, a • A self-designed major in Multimedia Arts and Communi-
University-wide program review was launched to capture a snapshot cation will capitalize on HNU’s expertise in communica-
of the current state of HNU curricular offerings. Twenty-four aca- tions, a component missing in most university media arts
demic programs were evaluated for mission centrality, market attrac- majors. If there is a high demand for this emphasis over
tiveness, and fiscal health. time, it will become a regular major.
ment of creative, engaging • The new 5-Year MBA program provides undergraduate stu-
curricula. The trick is to balance the innovative with the traditional, dents a seamless entrance to our Business MBA graduate
to blend the timeless quality of the liberal arts with the new demands program. It is attractive to current students, new recruits
on a university curriculum necessitated by 21st century realities. The and transfer students.
goal is to create a practical liberal education threaded with civic en- • The Education Department will offer a Bilingual Creden-
gagement, experiential learning, ethics and social justice.” tial, bringing the number of credential offerings to four.
The External Scanning Committee, including Steve Borg ’86, provid- We currently serve many Spanish and English-speaking
ed additional input. The overall thrust of its recommendations was students desiring to teach in Spanish/English programs
to “Be more of who we are.”—meaning that HNU should emphasize and will be able to recruit many more.
ethics and social justice across the curriculum.
Holy Names class brings talents and dreams and many years of dedicated study to
their graduation. However this last commencement was something
extra special as it marked, to the day, Holy Names University’s 140th
Education Anniversary.
Those who know Mrs. Jane Logan best remark on her graciousness,
warmth and loyalty to friends, old and new. Mrs. Logan’s wisdom,
inspirational generosity and total dedication to better the lives of oth-
ers are qualities consistent with the mission and goals of Holy Names
University.
The Honorable Carol A. Corrigan ’70, Associate Justice for the Califor-
nia Supreme Court, presented Mrs. Logan with the honorary degree.
As an executive in the business world, as a has since achieved extraordinary success in Names High School, Teach for America
generous volunteer and philanthropist and his 38 year-plus career with Kaiser Alumi- • Volunteer at Children’s Hospital for more
as a model for children throughout the East num and Chemical Corporation….and a than 18 years, and for the last 3 years in
Bay, Mr. Cornell Maier, embodies the spirit man who has never forgotten about giving. the Intensive Care Nursery; former mem-
and values of Marie Rose Durocher. ber of the Children’s Hospital Board
If you were to go home today and “Google”
Cynthia Canning, SNJM, ’68, Co-Director Cornell Maier, this is just a sample of what • Former Trustee and current Regent of
of the Next Step Learning Center presented you would find: Holy Names University; supporter ex-
Mr. Maier with his award. traordinaire of countless projects and
• Former National Director, Marcus Foster programs that have served to strengthen
“Today we confer the Durocher Award, Educational Institute the University and enhance the experi-
named in honor of Marie Rose Durocher, • Former Director of the BankAmerica ence our students have here.
founder of the Sisters of the Holy Names, Corporation, the Bay Area Council, the
on Cornell C. Maier – a lifelong Methodist, Cornell Maier has, throughout his lifetime,
California Commission on Campaign
heard to say more than once, “What’s a nice fully embodied the mission of the Sisters
Financing, and the East Bay Community
Protestant boy like me doing in a place like of the Holy Names and the mission of this
Foundation
this?” But it’s a perfect fit. This is a man born University: liberating minds and transform-
• “Knight in Shining Armor” for Northern ing lives, working for the full development of
and raised in a small South Dakota farming Light School and generous benefactor to
area. A man who learned as a child about every human person, and making the oppor-
Cole Elementary School tunity for an excellent education accessible to
giving and about enriching the community.
• Supporter of the Oakland Zoo, the Oakland countless students who would not otherwise
A man who grew up seeing his family share
Museum, Next Step Learning Center, Holy have it.”
what little they had with others. A man who
(Left to right) Traditional Student Speaker, Andrew Wilson; Senior Class President, Stephanie Jimenez; President Nassif presents the Founders’ Medal to Ryan Fitzpatrick; Adult Student Speaker, Kintina Edouard
In addition to your Annual Fund participation this year, please also consider supporting
the creation of the Student Activity Center. With your help we can promote academic,
social and civic engagement for all our diverse student populations.
Clark
Adam (older brother),
Christy (younger sister) Tiffany Family:
Mona and Patrick Ho (parents),
and brothers Brandon (19),
Major: International Business
Ho
Christopher (16), Harrison (15),
and Dog-Hoku (means star in Hawaiian)
Major: Liberal Studies with a concentration
Thinking back on your years at HNU what experiences were in Art
the most memorable for you and why?
The staff and faculty had a huge impact on my development. Being a Thinking back on your years at HNU what experiences were
member of the Women’s Soccer team tested my strengths physically the most memorable for you? And why?
and mentally and produced incredible bonds with my teammates. One The most memorable experience for me at HNU was going on the
of the most valuable experiences was traveling to Tutwiler, Mississippi Spring break trip to Tutwiler, Mississippi. Some of the best things
three times to work with Habitat for Humanity. My character has been about Holy Names are the opportunities we have to learn outside of
redefined because of those trips. Another community building experi- the classroom. In class I learned about poverty in the US but to see it
ence was working as a counselor for Summer Fest held on the HNU first hand was something that I’ll never forget. Going there was more
campus which directly impacted the youth of our Oakland community. than just building houses. It was building a home for a family and be-
Holy Names tested me academically, spiritually, mentally, emotionally, ing a role model for the children in the community. I went there with
and physically. I hope to take what I learned during my time at HNU the intention to make change but in the end, the community there
and carry it with me my whole life, especially the spirit of the Holy changed me and the way I see the world.
Names Sisters.
What advice do you have for students entering HNU?
What advice do you have for students entering HNU? Get to know the sisters! The Holy Names sisters are AMAZING! They
If ever there was a time to step out of your shell or comfort zone, the impacted my life so much and their dedication to serve our commu-
time is now. Explore the dynamics of what makes you unique. nity and the Church is truly beautiful! For example, Jennifer Perkins,
Valerie Alto and I really wanted to go to LA Congress. It’s a convention
pares for the Future I don’t know what the future holds. God will tell me when the time
comes. However, I would love to teach in a classroom and earn my
Masters in Education, and Teaching Credential in addition to having
a family of my own.
Hometown: Manteca, CA
Spivey
Family: Rob and Carla Spivey (Parents),
Josh, Jess (brothers), and Brittney (Sister)
Ryan Major: Liberal Studies and a minor in Art
this issue are some of the Alumni of Tomorrow What advice do you have for students entering HNU?
Take advantage of the professors on campus. I took courses in almost
thoughts on his or her Holy Names experience. every department on campus and each had great teachers. They really
want to help you and will become one of the most positive aspects of
with over 40,000+ Catholics and religious educators. Sister Maureen your experience.
Hester found a way to get us there! She came with us and we got to stay
in one of the sister’s homes. What does the future hold for you?
Honestly, I’m not sure. I’m in the process of getting my teaching cre-
What does the future hold for you? dential now and want to teach 1st–3rd grade, but I really want to coach
I know that God has some amazing plans in store for me! I hope that too. Wherever life takes me I just want to be surrounded by my family
being an elementary school teacher and missionary are some of them! and friends.
Hometown: Perris, CA
Hometown: Roseville, CA
Jennifer High School: Oakmont High School Ryan High School: Notre Dame High School, Riverside CA
Family: Gail and Mark Fitzpatrick (parents),
Fitzpatrick
Family: Kathy and Dean Perkins (parents),
Perkins
Major:
Matt Perkins (brother)
Liberal Studies; Minor: Mathematics
Major:
Leslie-Anne and Kellie (Sisters)
Religious Studies
Thinking back on your years at HNU what experiences were Thinking back on your years at HNU what experiences were
the most memorable for you? And why? the most memorable for you? And why?
As I think back on the last four years of College I had many memo- The most memorable experiences I had at HNU were the times that I
rable experiences. My participation on the women’s volleyball team, my spent with my friends in the dorms because we instantly bonded and
work with campus ministry, drama club performances and my travels it was like living with my best friend all the time. I also really enjoyed
to Tutwiler Mississippi, and the School of the Americas in Fort Ben- all the traveling I got a chance to do, either through sports or service
ning Georgia. Traveling to Tutwiler, and the SOA protest were great learning trips.
because they helped me to see firsthand the difficulties the world is
having and help to make a difference. What advice do you have for students entering HNU?
My advice to new students would be to do everything that you get
What advice do you have for students entering HNU? a chance to. Life doesn’t give second chances, so never miss a single
For students entering Holy Names University, I strongly advise them opportunity.
to participate in the activities that are being held on or off campus. I
also encourage students to strive for their best and to not give up. The What does the future hold for you?
campus is small, and the students, staff and faculty are fabulous, so I don’t know what the future holds for me. I’m planning on getting
use that for your benefit and when you need help don’t forget to ask. a Master’s in Theological Studies, and then teaching, but that could
Don’t do the minimum, get involved and be a part of what makes this change. My future is whatever I decide it’s going to be.
University unique.
Hawai’i
for an evening or an
afternoon
Alumni are needed throughout the State
of California to represent Holy Names
Holy Names University has been fortunate to have a longstanding connection with University at College Fairs. When you
the people and culture of Hawai’i. On October 29th HNU will welcome the Ho’olaupa’i: cover a college fair in your area, you help
further HNU’s outreach and increase
Hawaiian Newspaper Resource team to campus for an exhibit and presentation begin-
the number of students who have an
ning at 5:30 pm in the Valley Center for the Performing Arts. The presentation and brief opportunity to learn about HNU. With
lecture will highlight the history and importance of the Hawaiian-language newspa- the Fall recruiting season here there are
many opportunities to volunteer. Con-
pers as a rich historical resource about Hawai’i and the west coast. For more informa-
tact Brian O’Rourke (510) 436-1195 or
tion please contact Dr. Christine Nahua Patrinos, SNJM, Associate Professor of Political o’rourke@hnu.edu if you would like
Science at patrinos@hnu.edu. more information.
Go Hawks!
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10 constructed next summer and open for the 2009 Fall
Semester
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The CORE festival is too much fun to miss Contact Brian O’Rourke, Director
9 of Undergraduate Admission at
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loves her job. Victoria Crandall Sibayan ’90 has tributions to the archives profession.
Jubal Slayer ’03 is currently working as a Se- been married to her husband Steve for Agnes celebrated her 91st birthday on
nior Research Chemist for Flow Assurance 12 years. The couple’s two boys are now ages Sunday September 7.
Group in Crude Oil Waxes and Asphaltenes. 7 and 10. She works as a licensed Marriage
Jennifer Martin ‘67
His responsibilities include management of and Family Therapist for San Joaquin County
The Moondance In-
chemical optimization and trials, management Mental Health. ternational Film Fes-
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of change, quarterly performance reviews and Suzanne Richard Leonardich ’73 is tival has announced
risk assessments. currently working at a law firm in Lafay- that a graduate of
02 Jose Omar Sanchez ’02 writes, “What- ette. She and her husband Michael recently HNU Jennifer Martin
ever happens in life always remember celebrated the graduation of their oldest son, ’67, has won the Columbine award for
her first screenplay, The Hunatics Club.
Psalms 28:7 – The Lord is my Strength and Daniel, from UC Santa Barbara. They are also
my Shield.” celebrating their 30th Wedding Anniversary. The Columbine Award is given to an au-
01 Robert Jost ’01 had four poems re- Bernice Sousa-Carden ’73 retired from the thor whose work promotes and reflects
cently published in the book titled Vallejo City Unified School District in June of non-violent conflict resolution or alter-
Veterans of War, Veterans of Peace. The book 2007 after teaching French and Spanish for 23 natives to violence. The Hunatics Club
features three teenagers in Makawao,
is edited by Maxine Hong Kingston and pub- years and working as a Middle School Instruc-
a small cowboy town in Maui, who
lished by KOA Books. The poems all have to tional Associate for Drug Free Schools.
are trying to stop a menacing thun-
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do with aspects of his experience in war. Edward Cook ’71 MA returned from derstorm, utilizing their knowledge of
98 Nga Do ’98 is beginning work at the six years in Europe and Armenia. He
US Embassy in Lima, Peru this month. will be going back to Armenia this month. He
Huna, the ancient tradition of kahunas
or shamans of Hawaii. Martin is also the
author of the novel, The Huna Warrior:
Henry Gascon ’98 is currently pursuing an was awarded his Ph.D. in Ministry of Educa-
The Magic Begins.
MPA at the Wagner School of Public Service tion from the Republic of Armenia. He teach-
in New York City. es English, and courses in Law, Economics and
American and English Literature.
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was the keynote speaker at Southwestern Law Cecilia Degnan Tonsing ’61 was re-
fessed first vows during School’s 93rd Commencement Ceremony. An
a Eucharist at Queen cently named a Trustee for Saybrook
Honorary Doctor of Laws (LL.D.) was pre- Graduate School and Research Center, a
of Apostles Chapel in
sented to Justice Corrigan at the ceremony. non-profit accredited institution which offers
Dayton. Brother Tom currently teaches
undergraduate psychology courses at Joanne Hartenstein Dickson ’70 retired from individualized rigorous programs for MA and
the University of Dayton, works in the the Humboldt County Department of Social PhD students. She writes of her interactions
counseling center as a psychology Services after twenty years. She recently turned with her classmates from Holy Names, “Of-
resident and serves as a consultant/ 60 and restored a 1968 Camaro that she will ten we discuss the values and solid education
facilitator on the campus Alcohol be taking to car shows. She and her husband we received at Holy Names, which has made
and Drug Prevention Team. Doug volunteer at a local hospital and send a noticeable difference in each of the paths we
Alumni Executive Board greetings to classmates from the class of 1970! have chosen over the decades.”
member Pete Celli ’92,
his wife Teresa and
daughter Gianna wel-
68 Kathleen Rebello Collins ’68 and her
husband Daniel celebrated their 40th
Wedding Anniversary with their yearly trip to
60 Claudette Brandejsky Starr ’60 is
retired and enjoys her volunteer work
for the Master Gardeners Program. When not
comed the newest Portugal. Next year the couple will visit the in the garden she enjoys time with her grand-
member of their family. Azores as well. Her family also welcomed their children.
Emily Grace Celli was
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first great grandchild Aliana. Rosemary Knight Harrar ’58 and her
born on April 15, 2008.
64 Donna Rae McNeill Baylor ’64 is Mary Anne Johnson Kaarto ’58 and her hus-
Currently, she is volunteering at the band have five grandchildren. One who is cur-
winding down and plans to retire as a
Peace Corps Office in New York City rently attending the University of Santa Cruz
Senior High School English teacher soon. She
helping to recruit candidates over age and majoring in Marine Biology.
is looking forward to a busy retirement.
50. She recently received the Franklin
H. Williams Award. This award is grant-
ed to Returned Peace Corps Volunteers
Judith Botelho Cain ’64 writes that she has
five grown children and eight grand children. 51
60th
Margaret Martin Shaw ’51 and her
husband Roy recently celebrated their
Wedding Anniversary. They were married
of color who continue the Peace Corps Her oldest grandchild is a sophomore at
mission through their commitment to George Mason University and the youngest is in Oakland in 1948 and moved to the Napa
community services and who support 9 months old. She still works part-time at Mis- Valley in 1959, where they raised five children.
the agency’s third goal of promoting
sion San Juan Bautista as the coordinator of They have seven grandchildren and one great
an understanding of other people. grandchild who love and admire them. Marga-
the Faith Formation Program.
ret retired from the U.S. Postal Service in 2005
Christina Mejia ’02 Kathy Kusters Herrington ’64 an associate after 30 years of service. She has also spent
married Adolfo Rios in for the South Bay (US-ON) Mission Center many years assisting at the Veteran’s Home
a beautiful ceremony and a member of the steering committee of where she is a friend to many residents.
on March 7, 2008. The
the 2008 Assembly was nominated with seven
wedding was held on
other persons for the “Partners in Mission
the bluff over look-
ing Point Vincente at
Award,” for her outstanding contribution to With Holy Names Alumni Link you can
Sunset in Rancho Pa- the Associate Movement in North America. enter your class notes online. Go to
los Verdes. Gracye Ross SNJM ’64 is glad to be back in www.hnu.edu/alumni for more informa-
California after 15 years of ministry in Boise, tion starting December 2008.
gan in the fall of 1925, when she was Dorothy Kerr Cohen ’48
a high school freshman. That bond Eileen McDonough Higgins ’48
only strengthened in the subsequent Mary Lee Knapp ’73 MEd
82 years. Dorothy served as president Maria Concepta Maciel O.P.
Corinne Hermanns Noonan ’51
of the Holy Names College Alumnae
October 5, 2007
Association from 1945-1949 and re-
Barbara O’Sullivan Maynard ’59
ceived the Alumni Association award
March 14, 2008
for her outstanding contributions to
Rosamond Martindale Davis ’73
the community in 1976.
March 16, 2008
On June 17, Michael James Mal- Dorothy married Diane Dunlap Smith ’55
inowski ’93 died from an aortic vein attorney Thomas March 29, 2008
aneurism. He was 42 years old. When J. Buckley in 1943. Maxine Murray (Friend of the University)
he died Michael was presenting to They were insep- March 31, 2008
the County Health Department in arable until his Jane Russell Filice ’53
Portland Oregon advocating for Web death in 1969. April 2008
site accessibility for persons with dis- She taught high Sylvia Cruz ’60
abilities. school English for April 7, 2008
40 years. In the Carmelo Carone Jr. (Friend of the University)
Michael’s mother Judi Malinowski ’89 April 9, 2008
advocated for her son, who was diag- last several decades she has been re-
nowned in the Bay Area for her book Edith Hopps Powell
nosed with dyslexia, and also a grad- April 9, 2008
uate of the Raskob Institute to attend reviews. She would present as many
as 15 a month, always benefiting Holy Geraldean Anderson Healy ’33
Holy Names. She said, “he blossomed May 1, 2008
at Holy Names. The small class size, Names University, Mercy Care Center,
and St. Vincent’s Day Home. Dorothy’s Minnette Melka Mathews (mother of
caring professors and the friendships Janine Melka Wells, ’57 Carol Melka ’67, and
he made there while working as a crowning honor, in recognition of her
Kathleen Melka Rolefson ’71)
peer counselor all contributed to his fidelity and good works, was to be in-
May 7, 2008
success.” vested as a Dame of Malta, in 1977.
Clarice Foiada Luther ’68
Dorothy developed much of her pas- May 22, 2008
At Portland State University, Michael
sion to serve during her time at Col- Mary Victoria Dempf, SNJM, ’61
founded the Student Advocacy and
lege of the Holy Names. One exam- May 27, 2008
Mentoring program and coordinated
ple of Dorothy’s inspiring work was Letitia Corcoran Railton ’32
the PSU Disability Advocacy Cultural
her creation of Project Joybells with May 30, 2008
Association. He will be missed by his
Catholic Charities of the East Bay in Dr. William Sellman (Father of Carol Sell-
family and friends and all for whom
1986. Since its creation “Joybells” has man, SNJM, ’69, ’78 MM)
he advocated. June 2, 2008
collected tens of thousands of toys
for the needy children. Lucille McCabe ’50
June 9, 2008
She will be remembered for her long Michael Malinowski ’93
life of service, and as a faithful daugh- June 17, 2008
ter of the church. Dorothy’s connec- Mary Doyle Springer ’63
tion to Holy Names University, its June 21, 2008
traditions and its future has remained Barbara Ferris Noonan ’53
steadfast. In one of her last notes to June 22, 2008
the Alumni office written on Decem- Dorothy Walsh Buckley ’33
Dorothy Walsh Buckley ’33 passed ber 20, 2007 she wrote, “I am so proud July 7, 2008
peacefully from this life on July 7. Her of our University. I’m sure that glory Helen Keefe, SNJM, ’37
long and close association with the days are ahead for HNU. Blessings in August 21, 2008
Sisters of the Holy Names formally be- 2008! – Dorothy”
Kodály President Nassif and Dr. Martin join Anne Laskey, Kodály Faculty, International Kodály Society Officers and Eva Voisin representing the Consul General
of Hungary
This year marks the 40th anniversary of Having studied neither music There is a great responsibility
nor education in college, one for the Holy Names Univer-
the founding of the Kodály Center at Holy might wonder how I came to sity Kodály Program. It is a
spend these last 27 years in very hard truth that all our
Names University, the oldest center for competence and idealism is
music education. I think it
Kodály - based music education in North was the combination of joy, worthless if we cannot pass
wonder and learning that it on. We must pass it on to those who will need
America. The program was founded in happened when I saw my daughter experience it most: teachers, so that they can teach children
a single Kodály class (during her 2-day Suzuki in the best way. This will ensure that these
1969 by Sr. Mary Alice Hein, a Holy Names children can develop into great human beings,
violin workshop at Holy Names in the summer of
professor whose encounter with Zoltán 1981). Kodály’s belief that singing can best teach indeed, human beings that later can make a
the ear was clear to me from that first experience. difference between living in a harsh, violent
Kodály in 1966 inspired a lifelong devo- Anne Laskey and fanatic world or living in a world full of
beauty, friendship and mutual respect.
tion to bringing his vision of education to Director, Holy Names University Kodály Center
Gilbert de Greeve
the American musical world. Throughout its visionary President, International Kodály Society
leadership, the Holy Names
A program, renowned the world over, for Kodály Program has always I came to the Kodály
kept in sharp focus the most Institute merely to better un-
its innovation is very dear to the hearts important discovery of all derstand how children learn
about music: all children to understand and perform
of many alumni and faculty. Here is what are natural musicians who deserve the finest music. I came away from
some of them had to say… possible education in order to cultivate their HNU cherishing renewed
inborn musicality. idealism about the place of music in human
Dr. Jerry Jaccard ’76 development, an idealism inspired by Zoltán
Professor of Music, Brigham Young University Kodály’s words: “Only the best is good enough
for a child.”
For further information regarding I started playing the piano Matt Walsh ’08
the Kodály Center, please visit: at age 6 and also sang in Kodály Specialist Certificate
many choirs; I was long-
www.hnu.edu/academics/gmusicmm.html ing to do more with music Music enhances the beauty
www.kodalyhnu.blogspot.com but felt ill-equipped. When of life and all that is pre-
I first encountered the cious in it.
or call (510) 436-1234
program at Holy Names, it was like having Zoltán Kodály
my eyes opened; suddenly I understood clearly
things that had always been vague to me. I
went home so excited, thinking “If only I had
learned music this way from childhood, I
would be a real musician now!”
Fran Smith
Professor of Music, Holy Names University
Judit Hartyányi conducts the Holy Names University Kodály choir at their final concert for the 2008 Summer Institute
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