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HawkEyeSaint Joseph’s University’s weekly newspaper April 9, 2008

Saint Joseph’s Part-Time M.B.A. Ranked No. 1 in Pennsylvania

The Erivan K. Haub School ofBusiness (HSB) at Saint Joseph’sUniversity was recognized byU.S.News & World Report as havingthe No. 1 part-time M.B.A. program inPennsylvania. The AACSB-accreditedprogram was ranked No. 22 nationally.This is the fourth time in six years theHaub School’s professional (part-time)M.B.A. program has been ranked byU.S.News & World Report’s survey asone of the top 25 part-time programsin the nation.

With more than 90 percent of SaintJoseph’s M.B.A. students pursuing thedegree on a part-time basis, the pro-gram was also recognized for itsflexibility and distinctive format which

provides a convenient alternative totraditional mid-week classes. The pro-fessional M.B.A. is offered Mondaythrough Thursday evenings, as well ason Saturday with either full day ormorning classes. The degree can also bepursued either full-time or part-time atthe University’s main campus inPhiladelphia or at Ursinus College inCollegeville, Pa.

HSB Dean Joseph DiAngelo, Jr.Ed.D., is proud to be recognized onceagain by U.S.News for the school’s pro-fessional M.B.A. program. “Our successin the rankings is a testament to the aca-demic opportunities we provide, and thereputation of our highly skilled faculty,students and alumni,” said DiAngelo.

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Archbishop Desmond Tutu visit, see page 3.

SJU Seniors Exhibit Fine and Performing Arts Talent The Senior Exhibition, which

features the work of 14 SJU studentartists, is on display on the second floorof Mandeville Hall through April 25.A reception to mark the opening washeld in Mandeville Hall on April 4.

The exhibit is the artistic fruit ofthe yearlong senior capstone coursetaught by Ron Klein, M.F.A., associateprofessor of fine and performing arts.“I’m very proud of the class of 2008,”said Klein, “The artists in this showtruly represent the strengths of ourdepartment. They are painters, film-makers, mosaic artists, students ofvocal performance, a photographer,a mixed media artist, and a song-writer/musician; all the artists haveworked very hard to produce this pro-fessional-level exhibit.”

Klein said Mandeville Hall is anexcellent environment in which to show-case the students’ work. “Because of itslocation on campus, and the number offaculty, staff and students who frequentthe building, we hope the exhibit willdraw a larger audience.” In all, 50 piecesare displayed in the exhibit.

The influences of the artists runfrom fauvist painters to modern film-maker Sofia Coppola and directorialphotographer Gregory Crewdson tocountry music icon Willie Nelson. Theclass includes a pair of identical twins –a painter and a filmmaker; a surferwith an affinity for the ocean whointroduced ceramics to inner cityschoolchildren; a soprano with a lovefor Andrew Lloyd Webber’s musicheading for the bright lights ofBroadway; and a forward for the SaintJoseph’s men’s basketball team whodiscovered an impulse to paint.

“The seniors’ work is so diverse,there is something for everyone toenjoy,” said Jeanne Bracy, associate

director of the University Gallery.“The commitment of our students andthe fine and performing arts faculty isevident in this exciting end-of-yearexhibit.”

Their work ranges in scale frompainterly brush strokes on a largecanvas to small pieces of fired clay fituniformly into a mosaic. One studentspoke about her education at SaintJoseph’s as a fertile time of growth.

“I have been painting since highschool, which is when I realized I needto be an artist for the rest of my life,”said Alana Allan, of Shavertown, Pa.“At SJU, I have learned a great dealabout painting and about myself as anartist. My senior thesis exhibitionshows how I have grown since myfreshman year. I was able to place mul-tiple figures into one composition, andI attempted to utilize deep perspective,which I have never done before.”

Performances by music studentswill be held Saturday, April 26, at7 p.m. in the Chapel of St. Joseph –Michael J. Smith, S.J., Memorial. Allstudents participating in the exhibit andperformance are graduating seniors,and will receive a bachelor of art in fineand performing arts in May 2008.

The Junior Exhibition, whichshowcases the work of 17 fine and per-forming arts juniors, is on display in theUniversity Gallery in Boland Hallthrough April 25.

The Student Exhibition, whichshowcases the work of studentsenrolled in arts classes over the aca-demic year, will be installed in theUniversity Gallery in Boland Hall fromApril 25-May 1, and will feature thework of approximately 100 students.The artists’ reception is scheduled forApril 25 from 1-4 p.m.

By Patricia Allen

By Carolyn Steigleman

Adam Della Penna installs his 3-D mosaic.

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All That Razzle Dazzle: “Chicago” Opens At SJUKander and Ebb’s Chicago, the

Tony Award-winning musical theatersensation, opens tomorrow evening inBluett Theater at 8 p.m. Based on theroaring twenties play Chicago byMaurine Dallas Watkins, the musicalfeatures many well-loved songs, includ-ing “All That Jazz” and “RazzleDazzle.” John Kander wrote the music,the late Fred Ebb wrote the lyrics, andEbb collaborated with legendaryBroadway choreographer and directorBob Fosse to write the book.

“We chose Chicago because of itsincredible musical score, and its satirictake on the criminal justice system,”said director Renee Dobson, M.F.A.,associate professor of fine and perform-ing arts and co-director of Cap and BellsDramatic Arts Society, the University’stheater production program. “Theactors have been in intense dancerehearsals, and are enjoying learning theoriginal Fosse choreography.”

Though most audiences are famil-iar with the concert-style staging of thecurrent long-running Broadway revival,tour and film, Dobson chose to produce

the 1975 script that starred ChitaRivera and Gwen Verdon as the mur-derous “jazz babies” Velma Kelly andRoxie Hart, and Jerry Orbach as thelawyer and publicity hound Billy Flynn.

“The book is written in the style ofa vaudeville satire, but both the revival

and the recent film cut major portionsof the book, which darkened the story;so much of the humor was lost,” saidDobson. “The whole libretto is defi-nitely worth producing – the actorshave been surprised by how funny itreally is.”

Set in the crime-ridden Chicago ofthe late 1920s, the original play wasbased on real events. As a reporter forthe Chicago Tribune, Watkins had cov-ered two infamous murderers: BelvaGaertner, the inspiration for VelmaKelly, was a thrice-divorced cabaretsinger accused of murdering her lover;Beulah Annan, a married woman alsoaccused of murdering her paramour,was the inspiration for Roxie Hart.Watkins merged both suspects’ real-lifelawyers to create Billy Flynn, an iconiccelebrity attorney who counsels a nerv-ous Roxie to “razzle dazzle” the judge,so “he’ll never catch wise.”

Dobson has assembled a talentedgroup of professional guest artists to

support the 22-member cast. DouglassG. Lutz of the Walnut Street Theatre ismusical director; Norb Joerder is cho-reographer; Mary Folino of the WalnutStreet Theatre is costume designer; andBarrymore Award winner Jim Leitneris lighting designer. The 10-piece bandconsists of five guest artists and fiveSJU students. Set design is by RobCarovillano, technical director ofBluett Theatre.

Chicago is the final production ofCap and Bells’ 80th anniversary season.Performances are scheduled Thursday-Saturday, April 10-12 and Friday andSaturday, April 18-19 at 8 p.m. A mati-nee is scheduled for Sunday, April 20 at2 p.m. For tickets, call the box office at610-660-1181 or visit www.sju.edu/capandbells. General admission is $15;students, SJU employees and seniorcitizen tickets are $8. Group rates areavailable for parties of 10 or more.Bluett Theatre is located in Post Hall at56th St. & Overbrook Ave.

By Patricia Allen

Members of the cast of Chicago

2008 Senior Exhibition Artists

Alana Allan, Shavertown, Pa., paintings

Nicole Allan, Shavertown, Pa., videoAdam Della Penna, Riverton, N.J.,

mosaics/3-DMegan Eckley, New Hanover

Township, Pa., musical theaterRobert Ferguson, Ft. Myers, Fla.,

drawing, paintingChristie Green, Blue Bell, Pa., mosaicsMichael Kerrigan, Franklin Lakes, N.J.,

photography

Elizabeth Lanteri, Hackensack, N.J.,film

Kaitlyn McCormick, Brick, N.J.,mosaics

Cassie Nentwig, Havertown, Pa.,vocal performance

MaryColleen Norcia, Seaside Park,N.J., mixed media

Kevin Ryan, Philadelphia, Pa., musicJereme Scott, Columbia, Md., paintingGinene Szcapanski, Gloucester

Township, N.J., painting

Senior Fine Arts Majors Display Thesis Work

“Blue Street Ills” by Jereme Scott

HawkEye is published weekly during the academic year, and monthly in the summer by theOffice of University Communications.

Publication Date Deadline DateMonday, April 21 Monday, April 14

Copy for HawkEye may be submitted via e-mail to [email protected]; via campus mail toUniversity Communications, Merion Place; by phone to 610-660-1222; or by fax to 610-660-1992.

Editor: Kelly Welsh ’05 (M.A.)Senior Associate Director of University Communications

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Saint Joseph’s will hold its eighthannual Take Back The Night Vigil onWednesday, April 9, in an initiativethat aims to end the silence about sex-ual violence and promote strategies forprevention. The event will be held inthe Chapel of St. Joseph-Michael J.Smith, S.J., Memorial at 7 p.m.

Bill Mitchell, father of KristinMitchell ’05, who was a victim of vio-lence, will be the keynote speaker.Mitchell will share his experience oflosing a daughter to violence not longafter her graduation from college.

The event invites members of theSaint Joseph’s community to dialogueabout physical and sexual violence.Alumna Stephanie Douglas ’05, whoworks as a child abuse education coor-dinator at the Victim Service Center ofMontgomery County, will discuss her role as a victim advocate and crisiscounselor. SJU President Timothy R.Lannon, S.J., and Hollyanne Pronko,student body president, will welcomethe Take Back The Night participants.John Lord, Ph.D., professor and chairof food marketing, will discuss physicaland emotional abuse in relationships,and acknowledging the Mitchellfamily, who serve as an example of howto turn tragedy into something positive.

“While other Philadelphia schools

host Take Back The Night events, theSaint Joseph’s crowd is by far thelargest,’’ said Raquel Bergen, Ph.D.,professor and chair of sociology andco-moderator of the Rape EducationPrevention Program (REPP). “Here theenergy and dedication of the REPPmembers and the climate of theUniversity have encouraged a largenumber of people to speak about theirexperiences.”

In October, members of REPP andthe SJU community started creatingt-shirts for the national ClotheslineProject. Participants were asked todepict their feelings about sexualviolence on t-shirts, which will be dis-played on a clothesline in CampionStudent Center prior to the event, andthen moved to the Chapel of St. Josephon the night of the event.

“It is important to take time tohonor and acknowledge those affected.By joining together as a community, weare making a statement that sexual vio-lence will not be tolerated on the SJUcampus or in our community,” saidLynn Panepinto ‘08, program coordi-nator of REPP.

In a dramatic finale to the event,70 candles in luminary bags will linethe sidewalk leading from the chapeldoors.

Take Back the Night VigilAims To Combat Violence

Harriet K. Goodheart Assistant Vice President for University Communications

By Claire Williams ’08

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David Allan, Ph.D. ’99, assistantprofessor of marketing, discussed withPhillyMetro how the attention thePennsylvania primary brings toPhiladelphia comes at a great time fornew mayor Michael Nutter.

Sally Black, Ph.D., assistant pro-fessor of health services, discussed howschool nurses can help alleviate schoolviolence and bullying with NursingSpectrum magazine.

Isabelle Chang, Ph.D., adjunct pro-fessor psychology, presented “TeacherQualifications, Classroom Practices,and Students’ Reading Growth” at theAmerican Educational ResearchAssociation (AERA) 2008 nationalconference.

Nancy Childs, Ph.D., professor offood marketing, published “RacialStereotypes in Children’s TelevisionAdvertising,” with Jill Maher, KennethHerbst, and Seth Finn, in the Journal ofAdvertising Research.

Peter A. Clark, S.J., director of theInstitute of Catholic Bioethics and pro-fessor of theology, gave Grand Roundsto the medical interns and residents atDrexel University College of Medicineon March 26 at the Medical Center.The topic was “The Ethical andReligious Directives for CatholicHealth Care Services: What Interns andResidents Need to Know Working in aCatholic Hospital.”

Richard Herschel, Ph.D., associateprofessor and chair of decision and sys-tem sciences, was quoted in EnterpriseSystems Journal about the HaubSchool’s online master’s degree in busi-ness intelligence.

Kim Logio, Ph.D., assistant profes-sor of sociology, and George Dowdall,Ph.D., professor of sociology, publishedAdventures in Criminal JusticeResearch: Data Analysis Using SPSS15.0 and 16.0 for Windows, 4th edition

(Los Angeles: Sage Publications) withEarl R. Babbie, and Fred S. Halley.

Nicholas John Robak, Ph.D., pro-fessor of decision and system sciences,and Patricia J. Robak, Ph.D., auxiliaryprofessor of finance at LeBow Collegeof Business at Drexel University, pre-sented their paper, “The Demise ofSilicon Graphics Explicated by aStructural Functionalist,” at the 2008International Applied BusinessResearch Conference held March 17-20 in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

Suzanne Sorkin, Ph.D., assistantprofessor of fine and performing arts,was featured in The Main Line Timesregarding her recent Fromm MusicFoundation $10,000 grant to composea new score of music.

Claire Simmers, Ph.D., professorof management, discussed how MarchMadness affects work productivitywith Newsweek.

David White, Ph.D., professor ofhealth services and director of healthadministration, served as chair andmoderator for a session entitled“Student Assessment and OutcomeManagement: Assessing EducationalCompetency, Accountability andManagement,” at the Association ofUniversity Programs in HealthAdministration’s Leaders Conferenceheld in Chicago, Ill., in conjunctionwith the American College ofHealthcare Executives AnnualConference. Dr. White also served onAUPHA’s annual planning committee.

Natalie Wood, Ph.D., assistantprofessor of marketing and assistantdirector for the Center for ConsumerResearch, was quoted in thePhiladelphia Inquirer about the bor-ough of Media’s campaign to eliminatecigarette butts from borough streets.

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University President Timothy R. Lannon, S.J. welcomesArchbishop Tutu to Regis Hall.

Archbishop Desmond Tutu Visits Campus

University President Timothy R. Lannon, S.J. and Associate Vice President and Director of AthleticsDon DiJulia (middle) present Archbishop Tutu with a #22 jersey.

State Representative Louise Bishop (left) and Vice President for External Affairsand emcee for the evening’s events Joan Chrestay (middle) talk withArchbishop Tutu before his lecture.

Approximately 3000 people filled the SJU Fieldhouse to see the Archbishop’s lecture.

Archbishop Tutu granted an interview to Copy Chief Maureen Catalano ‘09 ofThe Hawk student newspaper.

Archbishop Tutu received a proclamation from the City of Philadelphia. Pictured left to right are:Lower Merion Township Commissioner Brian Gordon, Esq., State Representative Thomas Blackwell,Archbishop Tutu, 4th District City Council Member Curtis Jones, Jr., and State RepresentativeKathy Manderino.

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7 Monday- Graduate Student Bassam Sebti

presents: “Out of Iraq,” Front Lounge,Francis A. Drexel Library, 3 p.m.

- Inter-Cultural Week Comedy Show,Hawk Rock, Campion Student Center, 8 p.m.

8 Tuesday- Graduate School Workshop, Presidents’

Lounge, Campion Student Center, 11:30a.m.

- Learn How to Study EffectivelyWorkshop, Room 319, Science Center,11:30 a.m.

- The Office of Multicultural Lifepresents “Feast of Nations,” Presidents’Lounge, 11:30 a.m.

- University College Open House, Room 117, Barbelin Hall, noon

- Multicultural Networking Reception,Sun Room 2, Campion Student Center,7:30 p.m.

9 Wednesday- University College Open House,

Room 117, Barbelin Hall, noon

- Learn How to Study EffectivelyWorkshop, Room 303A, Science Center,3 p.m.

- Multicultural Life Awards andRecognition Dinner, Presidents’ Lounge,Campion Student Center, 4 p.m.

- Take Back the Night Vigil, Chapel of St. Joseph-Michael J. Smith, S.J.,Memorial, 7 p.m.

10 Thursday- Non-profit Career Fair, Multi-purpose

Gym, Alumni Memorial Fieldhouse, 10 a.m.

- Hawks Around the World, Foyer,Campion Student Center, 11 a.m.

- The Sounds of “Alo Brazil,” outsideCampion Student Center (rain site: NorthLounge, Campion Student Center), 11:30 a.m.

- Sigma Xi Meeting, Room 300, ScienceCenter, 11:30 a.m.

- Autism Awareness Day presents D.A.D.Program (Drums and Disabilities), Chapelof St. Joseph-Michael J. Smith, S.J.,Memorial.

- 2nd Annual Women of PurposeDinner and Celebration, Haub ExecutiveCenter, McShain Hall, 4 p.m.

- Honors Program hosts concertfeaturing Criss Cross recording artist JohnSwana, together with pianist Sid Simmonsand special guests, Claver House, 5:30 p.m.

- Anne Panning Reading, Forum Theatre,Campion Student Center, 8 p.m.

- Cap and Bells presents “Chicago,”Bluett Theatre, Post Hall, 8 p.m.

11 Friday- Inter-Cultural Week Finale: Black and

White Ball, off campus, Drexelbrook,7:30 p.m.


12 Saturday- Cap and Bells presents “Chicago,”

Bluett Theatre, Post Hall, 8 p.m.

13 Sunday- Legs Against Arms 5k Race and Walk,

Finnesey Field track, 8:30 a.m.

- Watoto Festival: Kenya Help theKids?, off campus, St. Mary’s Lawn/RedGym, 1 p.m.

15 Tuesday- Reading to Remember Workshop,

Room 319, Science Center, 11:30 a.m.

16 Wednesday- Reading to Remember Workshop,

Room 303A, Science Center, 3 p.m.

18 Friday- Sigma Xi Student Research

Symposium, various rooms, Campion Student Center, 3 p.m.


19 Saturday- Taste of Hawk Hill, Multi-purpose gym,

Alumni Memorial Fieldhouse, 7 p.m.


20 Sunday- SUB presents trip to New York City

for “Mary Poppins,” off campus, 9 a.m.


Calendar April 9-20, 2008

Inaugural David H. Burton Fellow Presents LectureRoger L. Martinez, the 2008 David H. Burton, Ph.D. Fellow, presented

“Animating History,” to the campus community last week. Martinez is the first tohold the newly established David H. Burton Fellowship, established by theDepartment of History to honor the professor emeritus.

In MemoryVolney “Bill” Cheney, father of Sue Cheney of the Drexel Library, passed away

on April 1. Funeral services were held April 4 at Our Lady Help of ChristiansChurch in Abington, Pa.

Campus CurrentsSigma Xi Symposium Highlights Student Research The Scientific Research Society Sigma XI will host the 19th annual Student ResearchSymposium on Friday, April 28, in the Campion Student Center. The symposium willallow students from the fields of mathematics, computer science, engineering and thenatural and social sciences to present their year’s research in poster form. Esteemedscientist Jerry Gollub, Ph.D., professor of physics at Haverford College, will open theevening’s festivities in the Wolfington Teletorium in Mandeville Hall at 5 p.m. with atalk entitled “Novel Ways of Studying Fluid Flows.”

Autism Awareness DaySaint Joseph’s Annual Autism Awareness Day will be held Thursday, April 10. At1 p.m. in the Chapel of St. Joseph—Michael J. Smith, S.J., Memorial, a presenta-tion will feature the D.A.D. Program (Drums and Disabilities), which uses musicas a therapeutic intervention for children and adults with autism. They trainteachers, psychologists, occupational therapists, physical therapists and musictherapists around the world. All are welcome.

Honors Program Spring Concert Pays TributeTo Legendary Pianist Oscar PetersonOn Thursday, April 10, at 5:30 p.m. in Claver House, the Honors Program will hosta concert by Criss Cross recording artist John Swana, together with pianist SidSimmons and special guests. The concert will be a tribute to the legendary Canadianpianist Oscar Peterson. Faculty, staff and Honors students and their friends are cor-dially invited to attend. Food and refreshments will be served. Seating will belimited, and guests are advised to arrive at least 30 minutes before the concert.

Lecture MarksAnniversary of MLKAssassination

Noted theologian James H. Cone,Ph.D. (right), founder of BlackLiberation Theology, presented a lec-ture titled “Wrestling with the Criesof the Oppressed,” on campus lastweek to commemorate the 40thanniversary of the assassination of Dr.Martin Luther King Jr.

Lecture Examines Womenin the American Revolution

Carol R. Berkin (left), a noted historianof the American Revolutionary era, theConstitution, and women’s history,presented the annual Frank X. GerrityLecture, sponsored by the Department ofHistory. Her lecture was entitled “‘It Was IWho Did it’: Women in the AmericanRevolution.”

Brian Patrick McGuire, D.Phil., presented the 17th annual St. Joseph Lecturelast week. His topic “Becoming a Father and a Husband: Saint Joseph in Bernardof Clairvaux and Jean Gerson,” examined how the two interpreted St. Joseph.

Author Presents Annual St. Joseph Lecture

Oldest living Alumnus Passes Away at 100Saint Joseph’s University’s oldest living alumnus, Michael Casino ’31,

passed away Thursday, March 27 at the age of 100. Casino originally came to Philadelphia in 1927 from Palermo, Italy, and

enrolled in his first classes at Saint Joseph’s College. As one of the manystudents drafted to move to the College’s new (and current) campus location onCity Avenue, Casino literally left his mark by laying stones, landscaping thegrounds and helping to shape the campus into its current footprint.

Casino was involved in many activities during his time at Saint Joseph’s,including running track, writing for the Crimson and Gray magazine andGreatonian Yearbook, joining the Villiger Debating Society and enjoyingHawks sporting events.

Two of Casino’s most important contributions include the co-founding ofthe Cap and Bells Dramatic Arts Society and his help in forming The Hawkstudent newspaper.

After graduating from Saint Joseph’s in 1931 with a bachelor’s degree anda Journalism Award, he went on to establish a prolific career with thePhiladelphia Record and Inquirer until his retirement in 1971.

While balancing a career and family life, Casino managed to remain activeon Hawk Hill by establishing the Frank and Providence Casino ScholarshipFund, attending Golden Hawk events and taking in the occasional basketballgame. Casino was instrumental in shaping the University’s early years andremains a strong testament to the benefits of a Jesuit education.


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