e-News, from John Carroll University
Volume 7, Issue3 | June 9, 2006

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In this issue:

1. Quotable I -- Tim Russert '72
2. Quotable II -- Molly Robinson '75
3. Quotable III -- Cyril Pinchak '06
4. Fernandez '06, Kahn '06 among Streaks' -- and nation's -- best
5. Engaging the World -- teaching in Japan
6. JCU earns alumni-inspired City Year award
7. Reunion 2006 -- crowning event in Rosalie Massey's JCU career
8. John Carroll magazine features alums 'Making a Difference'
9. JCU Alumni Golf Classic draws 130+ for Lavelle Scholarship
10. Magis Society recognizes planned giving members
11. National conference draws 250 to JCU & Cleveland
12. Muldoon Awards Dinner honors Jack Breen '56, Bud Koch
13. James Noffke is interim AVP for Development & Alumni Relations

1. Quotable I -- Tim Russert '72

"I could not do what I do on Meet the Press without having gone to Canisius High School and John Carroll University. (Jesuit education) taught me how to think, how to argue and how to look at things rationally and logically." -- Tim Russert '72, speaking at a JCU scholarship benefit May 30 to more than 900 alumni, their guests, prospective students and others from the community. The renowned TV newsman also spoke about his new book, Wisdom of Our Fathers, and how it grew out of the response to his best selling homage to his own father, Big Russ and Me. You can hear his thoughtful, often humorous, presentation on the JCU website where you can also view a brief (3 min) video that displays the JCU campus in a way you've never seen before.

2. Quotable II -- Molly Robinson '75

"When St. Ignatius said 'Teach us to give and not count the cost,' it's easy here because the John Carroll experience is priceless." -- Molly (Gibbons) Robinson '75, upon receiving the Alumni Medal along with Father Joe Callahan '79, Doctor Don Coburn '43, Sal Felice '57 and Paul Kantz Jr '63. Click on this brief (3 min) flash report on the May 19 celebration. Then hear more of the honorees' soundbites on the JCU website.

3. Quotable III -- Cyril Pinchak '06

"Our Jesuit education seeks to form students so they might have the knowledge to see the world as it is and the imagination to see the world as it might be. Our education has taught us that it is not the answers which define our lives as much as it is the questions that we ask." -- Cyril Pinchak, who spoke at Commencement May 21 for the Class of 2006 as the Millor Orator. He and Beaudry Award winner Doug Phillips had also been honored at the Alumni Awards banquet along with Rosemary and Tom Costello '72 whose performance as Class Columnist(s) for John Carroll Magazine merited the Silver Quill award. Listen to the commencement presentations of Cyril Pinchak, JCU President Robert Niehoff SJ and guest speaker Sister Mary Peter Traviss OP on the JCU website.

4. Fernandez '06, Kahn '06 among Streaks' -- and nation's -- best

Ellie Fernandez and Gen Kahn put an exclamation point on their JCU careers by giving the Blue Streaks 12th place in the NCAA Division III Track & Field Championships May 25-26 -- highest finish in school history. Fernandez placed 2nd in the nation in the 3,000 meter steeplechase and Kahn placed 4th in the long jump.

Any highlight reel for JCU spring sports this year would also feature the men's and women's tennis teams who both won OAC championships. They also set program records for victories, led by Lauren Castagnero who graduated as the women’s all-time leader with 136 victories and Jacob Borth who won all 12 of his OAC singles matches this year. Head Coach Bruce Thomas earned Coach-of-the-Year honors.

In softball Janine Solomon and Jamie Smrdel were all-OAC picks. Solomon closed out her JCU career with school records in hits in a season (68), at-bats (140), runs scored (37) and stolen bases (21). Smrdel finished her rookie season with a school record 56 RBI. In baseball Sean McCarthy led the Streaks in batting average (.398), runs (32), hits (53) and RBI (33). In golf Paul Schroder and first-year phenom Dan Arison helped Carroll earn its 12th fourth-place finish in the last 16 years. More on Fernandez, Kahn and all of the Streaks at Sports Information.

5. Engaging the World -- teaching in Japan

"I love teaching and I love the Japanese language," exclaimed Lauren Stockhausen '05 who is looking forward to the best of both worlds this fall when she becomes an English teacher in Japan. Lauren was one of three "alumni" of East Asian Studies at JCU to earn a spot in JET -- the Japan Exchange & Teaching program. She also credited the Beginning Japanese course taught by Visiting Instructor Keiko Nakano MA with nurturing her interest. Also en route to Japan are Christopher Miller, who received a master's degree at the May 21 commencement, and David Krueger, who earned his undergraduate degree.

"The government officials from Japan who run the JET program are looking for people who have the ability to adjust to other cultures," explained East Asian Studies Coordinator Susan Long. "It's quite competitive." JCU students have qualified for JET assignments before, she said, but never more than one in the same year. For more information on our JET-setters here is @JCU, the online newsletter for the campus community.

6. JCU earns alumni-inspired City Year award

Pat Auletta '72 and Jerry Breen '68 inspired City Year's Community Champion award presented recently to students, faculty members and administrators representing JCU at the 10th Anniversary celebration for the national community service program. City Year unites young adults, ages 17 to 24, from diverse racial, educational, and socio-economic backgrounds in a challenging year of community service, leadership development and civic engagement. (Point to picture to read caption, click to enlarge) >>>

7. Reunion 2006 -- crowning event in Rosalie Massey's JCU career

Rosalie Massey, one of the best known members of Alumni Relations, who this year celebrated her 25th anniversary at JCU -- is wrapping up preparations for Reunion 2006 (June 23-25) -- her last as Reunion Coordinator. Rosalie is one of 35 JCU staffers and administrators who have accepted early retirement offers. Rosalie has been helping the classes ending in "6" and "1" plan for Reunion all year, but now there's an additional reason for any alumni to stop by the Big Tent on the Quad on Friday or Saturday night. Plus you can still register for the entire weekend online.

8. John Carroll magazine features alums 'Making a Difference'

The spring issue of John Carroll magazine is in the mail. Look for an issue that includes the annual "Making a Difference" features on more Carroll women and men. For highlights, an online PDF copy and all of the Class Notes, click on the magazine cover at right >>>


9. JCU Alumni Golf Classic draws 130+ for Lavelle Scholarship

Over 130 participants enjoyed "a beautiful day for golf" at the 2006 JCU Alumni Golf Classic on Monday (Jun 5) at Sleepy Hollow Golf Course, among the finest public links in the Cleveland area. Proceeds from the event benefit the Cleveland Club Lavelle Scholarship.

10. Magis Society recognizes planned giving members

The Magis Society held its annual Mass and Reception on Sunday (Jun 4) to recognize alumni and friends who include JCU in their planned giving choices. In addition to speaking on the state of the university, Father Niehoff presented Ignatian Medalions to 5 new members: Donald Carroll '51, Sal '57 & Rosemary Felice, Jerry O'Malley '62, Barbara '62 MA '80 and John Schubert, and Mark '77 and Debbie Hawald. Millor Orator Cyril Pinchak also spoke on the impact Jesuit education has had on him: He plans to enter the Society of Jesus.

As a musical "Grace before meals," Carroll's Schola Cantorum choir performed a selection of sacred literature.

11. National conference draws 250 to JCU & Cleveland

John Carroll -- and greater Cleveland -- are on display early next week (Jun 11-13) as the university hosts the annual Jesuit Advancement Administrators conference. More than 250 advancement professionals from throughout the US, including representatives from all 28 Jesuit universities, will take part.

12. Muldoon Awards Dinner honors Jack Breen '56, Bud Koch

At the Muldoon Awards Dinner hosted by the Entrepreneurs Association last week (May 31) John G. "Jack" Breen '56 (right) received the Edward M. Muldoon Award for Civic Entrepreneurship. The former head of Sherwin-Williams and former Chairman of JCU gave the credit to the university: "We came out of here with ideals," he said. "I can recall feeling that I could really make an impact on the world, that I could make things better ... Carroll's been a great institution that continues to need support and I encourage all of you to get behind this school to assure its future." (Click on images to enlarge)

Also honored was the current Chairman of the JCU Board of Directors, Charles "Bud" Koch (far left). The former head of Charter One Financial received the John J. Kahl Sr. award for creative leadership."I'm here as chairman because of the number of terrific colleagues John Carroll produced for Charter One," he said. "This school is terrific, and the Entrepreneurs Association is a substantial colleague of the Boler School of Business, one of the crown jewels of Cleveland." Visit the Entrepreneurs Association.


12. James Noffke is interim AVP for Development & Alumni Relations

James Noffke, Assistant Vice President at CCS Fundraising, has joined JCU as interim Associate Vice President for Development & Alumni Relations. The university has retained CCS (Community Counseling Service) to help evaluate existing development programs and plan future operations. Noffke's assignment will enable Vice President Timothy T. Shannon SJ to expand his direct contact with alumni and reduce his involvement in the day-to-day functions of Development and Alumni Relations.


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