e-News, from John Carroll University
February 2007

This is e-News, an electronic newsletter from John Carroll University.
In this issue:

Alumni Events

1. Gray Streaks Luncheon
2. Alumni Events in Florida
3. Save the Date
4. Seeking Nominations for the Alumni Medal

Athletic Events

5. Upcoming Athletic Events

Academics

6. damali ayo, Writer, Artist and Performer to Give Lecture for The Dr. Shirley S. Seaton Cultural Awareness Series
7. The Nursi Chair in Islamic Studies Lecture is on February 14
8. The Bishop Pilla Program in Italian American Studies Presents Santa Casciani

Spirituality

9. The Institute of Catholic Studies Lecture Series Presents Mary Ann Hinsdale of Boston College

Service

10. JCU Alumni Travel to Vietnam and Cambodia on Service Mission
11. Three Upcoming Service Opportunities Offered for Alumni

Spotlight

12. Janice Marin-Arouh ’83

Alumni Events

1. Gray Streaks Luncheon

There will be a Gray Streaks Luncheon (for those alumni who have graduated 50 years ago or more) on Wednesday, February 14 at noon in the O’Connell Reading room in the Dolan Center for Science and Technology. The featured speaker for the lunch will be Jim Noffke, Interim Vice President for University Advancement. Please RSVP by February 12 to Theresa Spada, Alumni and Special Events Coordinator, at 216-397-3014 or -- tspada@jcu.edu.

2. Alumni Events in Florida

There will be two events for JCU alumni and friends of the University in Florida this March:

Sunday, March 4, 2007 – Naples, FL

Alumni and friends of the University are invited to join Fr. Niehoff, president of John Carroll University, and Fr. Shannon, special assistant to the president, for Mass, brunch and a tour of The St. John’s Bible exhibit at the Naples Museum of Art.

The St. John’s Bible is the first handwritten, hand-illuminated Bible commissioned since the printing press was invented five centuries ago. In 2008, John Carroll University will receive the Prophets version that will be bound in handcrafted leather and each of the seven volumes will be personally signed by the artist, Donald Jackson.

This gift is coming to John Carroll because Saint John’s University informed the CEO of Target Corporation, Bob Ulrich, that in appreciation for Target’s tremendous generosity to Saint John’s over the years, they intended to give Target one of the premium editions of The St. John’s Bible. In accepting the offer, Bob Ulrich indicated that he desired to give this Prophets version to John Pellegrene’s alma mater, John Carroll University. John Pellegrene ’58 is the retired Executive Vice President of Target.

Mass will begin at 10:00 am, followed by brunch and the exhibit tour.

Monday, March 5, 2007 – Ft. Myers, FL

In addition to The St. John’s Bible event, alumni and friends of the University are invited to come and support the Blue Streaks Baseball team at the Gene Cusic Collegiate Classic tournament at the Terry Park Sports Complex, 3410 Palm Beach Blvd., Ft. Myers, Florida. The Blue Streaks play a double-header on Monday, March 5 with games at 9:00 am and 12:00 pm against the Wooster Polytech Institute. Join us after the games at 4:00 pm for a picnic style reception with the players, coaches and parents at the Extension Services Building at the Terry Park Sports Complex. Present from the University will be: Fr. Niehoff, president of JCU; Fr. Shannon, special assistant to the president; Laurie Massa, Director of Athletics; Tony DeCarlo and Ryan Daly.

Look for more information on these events coming soon. Direct questions to Ryan Daly at 216-397-4516 or -- rdaly@jcu.edu.

3. Save the Date

There are several exciting alumni events in the future that you should mark your calendar for:

	JCU Night at the Theatre, “The Tempest”	April 18
	Alumni Awards Program	May 18
	Alumni Golf Classic	June 4
	Reunion Weekend	June 22-24

For more information on any of these events, please contact Theresa Spada at 216-397-3014 or -- tsapda@jcu.edu -- or visit the Alumni website.

4. Seeking Nominations for the Alumni Medal

The Office of Alumni Relations office is seeking nominations for the Alumni Medal, the highest award given out each year by the Alumni Association to outstanding alumni for accomplishments in their profession, exemplary family and personal life, contributions to their community and dedicated service to John Carroll University. To submit a nomination, use the online form. Nominations are due by February 28. The Alumni Medal recipients for this year will be announced at the Alumni Awards Program on Friday, May 18, 2007. To view a list of past recipients, visit the Alumni website.

Athletics

5. Upcoming Athletic Events

Come back to campus and show your Blue Streak spirit at an upcoming athletic event. For complete schedules or more information about JCU athletic teams, visit the JCU website.

Academics

6. damali ayo, Writer, Artist and Performer to Give Lecture for The Dr. Shirley S. Seaton Cultural Awareness Series

damali ayo, a conceptual artist, writer and performer will give a lecture on February 6 at 7:00 pm in the Donahue Auditorium in the Dolan Center for Science and Technology as part of The Dr. Shirley S. Seaton Cultural Awareness Series. ayo offers a unique perspective on race and racism in the United States. For more information, call 216-397-4185 or visit the Multicultural Affairs website.

Spirituality

7. The Nursi Chair in Islamic Studies Lecture is on February 14

“Beyond Clash of Civilizations: A Progressive Muslim Critique” presented by Omid Safi is The Nursi Chair in Islamic Studies Lecture for this month, and will take place on February 14 at 7:30 pm in the Donahue Auditorium in the Dolan Center for Science and Technology. For more information about this program, call 216-397-4708 or visit the JCU website.

8. The Bishop Pilla Program in Italian American Studies Presents Santa Casciani

Santa Casciani will present “Franciscan Influences on Piero della Francesca (1416-1492)” as part of The Bishop Pillla Program in Italian American Studies on February 22 at 7:30 pm in the LSC Conference Room. Casciani is an Associate Professor of Italian at JCU, as well as Director of The Bishop Anthony M. Pilla Program in Italian American Studies and Director of the JCU at Vatican City Study Abroad Program. For more information about The Bishop Pilla Program, call 216-397-4558 or visit the program's website.

9. The Institute of Catholic Studies Lecture Series Presents Mary Ann Hinsdale of Boston College

The Institute of Catholic Studies Lecture Series will present “Communicative Theology: Maintaining Dialogue in the Church” by Mary Ann Hinsdale, Boston College, on February 15, from 5:30 – 6:30 pm in the LSC Conference Room. For more information, call 216-397-4558 or visit the institute's website.

Service

10. JCU Alumni Travel to Vietnam and Cambodia on Service Mission

Two JCU alumni, Ken DeLuca, PhD ’69, ’70 G, and David Ciampi, PhD, ’81, recently traveled to Vietnam and Cambodia on a service trip through the American Psychological Association (APA). Dr. DeLuca, a clinical psychologist who works with children, adolescents, families and couples, and Dr. Ciampi were part of a group of 70 people who traveled to these two countries as part of an APA initiative, “Psychology Builds a Healthy World,” which began in 2001. On their trip, Dr. DeLuca and Dr. Ciampi traveled to both countries in order to meet with students and faculty at universities, as well as hospital doctors and staff in order to learn about people’s needs. Through these personal exchanges, information with relation to psychology was collected and documented on issues such as family and community structures, education needs, hospital conditions and even effects from war in both countries in order to offer appropriate aid to struggling areas. (Click on images to enlarge.)

Some actions resulting from identifying these needs include sending over psychological journals to universities, as well as text books and other educational materials which will aid education and psychological care in Vietnam and Cambodia. Those who participated in this service trip will continue interacting with key figures they encountered while overseas and strive to maintain good rapport between the countries and the U.S. This goal is part of humanitarian initiative called People to People International, which works to build peace through understanding with different nations and cultures. Both Dr. DeLuca and Dr. Ciampi are great examples of how the ideal of service is prominent in the lives of alumni.

11. Three Upcoming Service Opportunities Offered for Alumni

The Center for Community Service is pleased to offer three upcoming service opportunities for alumni:

I. VITA

The Center for Community Service will continue its participation in the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program (VITA) in February of this year. This program helps low-to-moderate income families prepare their income tax returns without paying fees to professional preparers.

John Carroll will be hosting its final “Super Saturday” on February 3 from 9a.m. to 5p.m. On these days, low-wage workers will come to JCU to have their 1040, 1040-A, and 1040EZ forms completed and filed electronically. The Center for Community Service is seeking alumni to volunteer with this program and prepare tax forms for those in need. Volunteer time slots will be set up during those days, and the center is happy to work around people’s availability.

In addition to the two VITA “Super Saturdays,” John Carroll has partnered with the Famicos Foundation to provide volunteers to prepare forms every Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 6-8pm and on the 1st and 3rd Saturday of each month from 11am-2pm from January 20 to April 15.

In order to prepare the forms, volunteers will need to pass a brief certification exam. Those who are proficient in preparing tax forms can opt to complete the exam online. For more information about VITA including other VITA site locations, basic tax questions, and qualification info., local calls can be made to 211.

If you would like to volunteer, please contact Dr. Peggy Finucane, Interim Director, Center for Community Service, at 216-397-1608 or mfinucane@jcu.edu.

II. Medical Mission Trip to Honduras

Alumni in the medical profession are needed to participate in a medical mission trip to Honduras May 21-27, 2007. Physicians, eye care professionals, dentists and pharmacists are needed to join a small team of JCU students in pre-professional health studies as well as JCU faculty. If you are interested in learning more about the medical mission trip, please contact Dr. Peggy Finucane -- or Tracee Patterson.

III. Cultivating Community Outreach Day

Alumni are also needed to participate in Cultivating Community Outreach Day on April 28th. On this day, alumni, JCU students and community volunteers work together to create a garden and provide basic landscaping for the East 95th St. Neighborhood Association in Cleveland. If you are interested in participating, please contact Dr. Peggy Finucane.

Spotlight

12. Janice Marin-Arouh ’83

Janice Marin-Arouh has accomplished much since her days at JCU. She is a loving mother and wife, a volunteer, and one of the most successful women in the cable television industry. Janice currently works in Los Angeles as the Senior Vice President of Network Distribution & Service for Hallmark Channel and Hallmark Movie Channel. In this position, she is responsible for all areas of Hallmark distribution, day-to-day operations, local ad sales and affiliate marketing efforts. Janice has worked in several prestigious roles prior to her current position, including Senior Vice President of Affiliate Marketing at Fox Cable Networks, Senior VP of Affiliate Sales and Marketing at Fox Family, and Regional VP of Affiliate Sales and Marketing, TV Guide Channels.

Janice has won many awards while on her professional path, including several Cable Television and Marketing Association (CTAM) awards, as well as a Promax award for excellence in network marketing and launch materials. In addition, she was awarded the 2005 Women in Cable Telecommunication Lifetime Achievement Award. Janice was also named one of the 50 most powerful women in cable and one of the top 100 leaders by Cable World Magazine for 2006.

Beyond her professional success, Janice is involved in volunteer work, donating her time with her daughter to the California Wildlife Center in Malibu, which treats animals in need of medical care. Janice currently lives in Los Angeles with her husband, Albert, daughter, Mackenzie (13), and son, Alec (5). Through all of her accomplishments, Janice keeps John Carroll and the Jesuit tradition close to her heart, striving to maintain integrity, offer service and work diligently in everything she does.

Know a JCU grad who deserves to be in the spotlight? Let us know. We are welcoming suggestions for accomplished John Carroll alumni to be featured in the "spotlight" section of upcoming enews issues. Email your suggestions along with your contact information to Becca Machusick.

Hear the “Voices” of John Carroll Magazine. You may have read John Carroll magazine for Fall 2006, but you can hear some of the "voices" in that issue online where you'll find audio excerpts from Editor Jerry Pockar's interviews with 3 JCU authors: Dr. George Bilgere, Fr. Donald Cozzens and Dr. Thomas Nevin.

For those alumni and friends of the Jesuits in Hawaii, Catholic Campus Ministry at the University of Hawaii/Manoa, a Jesuit parish and Newman Center, will have an event on April 22, 2007 to commemorate the jubilees of Sts. Francis Xavier, Ignatius Loyola & Peter Faber. To join this celebration and to meet other Hawaii residents associated with Jesuits worldwide contact Marty Silva, n.S.J.; 1941 East West Rd, Honolulu, HI 96822; 808.988.6222, or -- marty@newmanhawaii.org.

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