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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
October 2008
On September 7, 2008, we marked the official
140th anniversary of the beginning of classes at
the Convent of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart
(the original name of our Holy Names Univer-
sity foundation) in 1868. This celebration at
the Kaiser Center, the site of our foundation
on the shores of Lake Merritt in Oakland,
was a tremendous moment of pride, awe and
deep gratitude. We stand on a powerful lega-
cy that transcends history. We together have
the responsibility and the honor to carry on
that legacy into a future that is worthy of our
Holy Names.
This Fall we not only celebrate a strong tradi-
tion of 140 years, we also celebrate the vital-
ity at Holy Names as it stands today. This
2008–2009 academic year we welcome our
largest enrollment in history — over 1120
undergraduate and graduate students. Over
325 students will be living on campus, which
marks our largest number of resident stu-
dents and promises to enhance the vibrant
energy throughout campus life.
We also welcome five highly talented and pro-
fessionally respected new faculty members to
our dedicated Holy Names faculty: Dr. Jenni-
fer Sherwood in biology whose expertise is in
human physiology, including exercise physi-
ology; Dr. Kate Isaacson, a social psychologist
specializing in personality development and
human attachment; Dr. Chiho Sawada whose
expertise is in the field of historical justice and
reconciliation; Dr. Paolo Ricci in business who
specializes in decision modeling with an em-
phasis on environmental issues; and Dr. Julie
Henderson in education whose expertise is in
building community and systemic bilingual
and multi-cultural reform. Each of these new
additions to our faculty will expand and deep-
en the total educational experience for all of our
students.
As we continue our momentum forward, we
must stand firmly on our legacy and look bold-
ly to the future. Like the original six Sisters of
the Holy Names we must think big and plan
realistically. As part of our Strategic Plan 2007-
2012, we are engaging in a Campus Master
Planning process. This is a defining moment
and strategic opportunity in our university’s
history. Throughout this process we ask the de-
LIBERATING MINDS  •  TRANSFORMING LIVES  •  SINCE 1868
fining questions: What will Holy Names look
like in thirty years, academically, technological-
ly, and as a student body? These are important
questions for the university community includ-
ing alumni, friends, faculty, students, staff and
administration. We will be seeking your input
and insights as we move forward.
Campus master plans are living documents
that reflect not only functional relationships
and environmental issues of buildings, land-
scape, space and traffic, they also reflect the
soul and culture of a community. We are
planning to grow toward 1700 with a coedu-
cational, highly diverse student body who
were born in an era of cell phones, e-mail and
text messaging. We must think and plan in
ways that educate 21st century students for
their futures including the involvement of our
broader community as an essential and mean-
ingful pathway to learning.
It takes three to five years to begin to feel the
impact of a master planning direction, but
there are areas we must act on now to sup-
port student success. We do not have a dedi-
cated student center on our campus. As we
continue to recruit and retain students, we
realize that the need to provide an interactive,
technologically enhanced, attractive area that
meets the style of today’s students for engage-
ment, customer service and learning is es-
sential. We are planning to fully renovate the
first floor of Brennan Hall into a 21st century
Student Success Center that engages students
academically, socially and civically and incor-
porates a portion of the St. Francis Courtyard.
The total cost of this project is $1.25 million. I
am pleased to inform you that we have raised
to-date over $900,000, 72% of the total cost.
This is the priority project that is dear to the
hearts of all of our students and we will need
your support to make it a reality.
Defining moments are both an opportunity
and a challenge. Many of you are aware that
on July 7, 2008, Dorothy Frances Walsh
Buckley, CHN ’33, passed from this life to
eternal life with our God. As a sophomore at
Holy Names in 1931, she wrote a profound
poem, “Elevation,” that was published in the
yearbook. I’d like to share with you the last
verse of that poem:
I, who have looked on the
far-flung hills,
That rise unto strength and might,
Hold for my soul
Infinite goal,
The vision and dream of their
height.
At this Defining Moment for our Holy
Names, let us together in the spirit of Doro-
thy Buckley and all of our alumni and stu-
dents, present and future, look to the hills
of our campus and dream in ways that move
our Holy Names to new heights.
Gratefully,
Rosemarie Nassif, SSND, PhD
President
 Holy Names University is a private, four-year,
co-ed, Catholic university located on 60 wooded
acres in the hills of Oakland, California. An academic
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community committed to the full development
of each student, HNU offers a liberal education
rooted in the Catholic tradition, empowering a
diverse student body for leadership and service
F all 2008 Volume XXVI N o . 2 in a diverse world.

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.

2 Technological Advances In Place Comments for the editor may be sent via email to:
to Strengthen Alumni Community alumni@hnu.edu
The creation of a new www.hnu.edu and
Or in writing to:
Holy Names Alumni Link (HNA Link) will
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Inspired Scholarship
University donors join with HNU student
Oakland, CA 94619

Readers you can also update your information

scholarship recipients for a luncheon online at:
celebration. www.hnu.edu/alumni/alumniUpdateForm.html

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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

Program celebrate 40 years of innovations

3 Student News Past Presidents Board President
Maura Kelly Koberlein ’84
in music education. 4 Hawk Sports Center HNU Today Staff

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Fundraising is under way for the new
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SNJM News
Faculty News
Dav Cvitkovic, Senior Editor
Susan Eggett ’02, Editor
Jo Jackson, Designer
Student Activity Center. Ricardo Marquez ’07, Photographer
14 Alumni News

15 2008 Alumni Award Winners

During HNU’s 140 Anniversary four out-
18 Class Notes
Alumni Reporters
Gregory Coleman ’07
21 The Last Word Anne Dunlap-Kahren ’88
standing Alumni and Faculty were honored Bora Kara ’06
for their commitment to HNU and the About Our Cover Ricardo Marquez ’07
community. Members of the Class of 2008, Andrew Wilson, Martha Spivey, Katie Clark, Sr. Carol Sellman ’69, ’78 MM
Ryan Fitzpatrick, Jennifer Perkins and Tiffany Ho put their heads together, as Claire Trias ’08
Holy Names University embarks upon a campaign to transform the first floor Marcos Valerio ’06
of Brennan Hall into a Student Center focused on student success programs
and services. Cover photo by Tiana Davis ’06. GUEST PHOTOGRAPHERS
Tiana Davis ’06
Shari Cleland

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Campus news

HNU’s Virtual Window to the World HNALink, HNU’s

Opened With a New Face New Alumni On-
line Community to
Over the past eight months, HNU navigated a web rede-
sign that went live on July 22nd, just in time for the ap- Launch in the Fall
proaching academic year. A collaborative effort with cross-
campus representation, driven by our Web manager and The Office of Alumni Relations invites all
golf coach Greg Hutton, the new site was developed based alumni to join Holy Names Alumni Link
on feedback since the last redesign in 2005. The new hnu. (HNALink.) HNALink is the new online
edu features heightened interactivity, user friendly naviga- community created just for Holy Names
tion, and multimedia technology showcasing the accom- alumni to serve as your lifetime link to the
plishments of students, alumni, faculty and staff. Hun- Holy Names Alumni Association.
dreds of new photographs and multimedia tools visually
demonstrate the creative and intellectually stimulating na- With HNALink, you can:
ture of life on campus. Many of these new design features
were a result of the creative talent on the new marketing • Keep your contact information current so
team. Jen Slusser, HNU’s designer, has made significant fellow alumni can find and make refer-
contributions to these efforts. rals to you by searching the HNU Online
Alumni Directory. You can look for class-
Above all, the new website is intended to be a source of information and a resource for prospec- mates by name, class year, location or pro-
tive students and their families. A new feature of hnu.edu is HNYou — a customized portal gram of study.
through which potential new students can access personalized information that helps them • Maintain and renew friendships.
move through the enrollment process. The feature already has been met with excitement by • Make sure you don’t miss anything by
students who were among the first to preview the new site. keeping track of upcoming alumni events
listed on the Alumni Calendar. By keep-
“Relaunching a site of this size is an enormous undertaking that usually takes years of planning
ing your contact information current, you
and collaboration,” said Dav Cvitkovic, Vice President for Institutional Advancement. The web
can ensure that you receive invitations and
team has “worked on this project at a breakneck pace for the past eight months, and we believe
special alumni publications.
that visitors to the web will have extremely satisfying experiences.” As the Web is constantly
changing and updating, this isn’t the end of HNU’s web improvements. Look for new, rich me- • Arrange to attend alumni events by regis-
dia content in the coming year. As we continue to update the site, we encourage user feedback. tering online.
Please send all comments to webmaster@hnu.edu. • Let the Alumni Office know what you are
doing by sending us personal and profes-
sional achievements and milestones. We’ll
post them in the Class Notes section of the
Alumni web page so your classmates and
Steve Lake’s quest to visit 500 faculty can read all about you.
Universities in the US reached • Demonstrate your commitment to Holy
visit #486 on Saturday, June Names University and future generations
28th, 2008 when he made of HNU students by making a gift online.
Your support is essential to the success of
his first Bay Area stop at Holy
this institution. Join our growing roster of
Names University. Lake who alumni donors who make their donations
began his journey in 1984 online.
met with HNU Admissions • HNALink is easy to use, offers you a va-
Counselor and Men’s Soccer riety of useful services and respects your
privacy because only alumni who register
Coach, Tim Hart ’07 for a can access information.
campus tour of Holy Names
University. HNALink will launch in December, 2008.
Make sure to go to www.hnu.edu/alumni to
Steve Lake and Tim Hart’07 register. It only takes a few minutes and the
benefits you receive last a lifetime.

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 Student news

Voices of Courage Inspired Scholarship

On Sunday, February 29, 2008 the Holy Names University Community
gathered for a very special mass. This mass was facilitated by the staff,
sisters, and students who traveled to Fort Benning, Georgia to protest
the School of the Americas. Two young alumni Joseph O’Neill ’07 and
Jennifer Courtright ’06 also traveled with the group. The following are
messages the students shared during mass about their experiences:

Michelle Girardot, ’09 “We need to

spread the word of God with action
not just with words.” Michelle Edwards (fourth from left) and members of the Class of ’51 scholarship committee

Angelica Lopez, ’11 “We are all called

President Nassif welcomed over 60 student scholarship recipients and
with our own gifts, it is our duty to
University donors for a luncheon on campus. The lunch was a special
speak for those who can’t speak for
time for our campus community to celebrate the accomplishments
themselves.”
of our students and the generosity of our donors. Two students spoke
Michelle Girardot ’09 at the gates of Ft. Benning
Jennifer Perkins, ’08, (carrying a ro- to their peers and scholarship donors to express their gratitude for
sary) “This is a symbol of our group’s unity on this trip, and the times making an HNU education possible.
we gathered together to pray.”
Robert Christensen is a junior majoring
Tiffany Ho, ’08 “On this trip I in Liberal Studies and a member of our
was reminded how much God Men’s Basketball team. Robert transferred
surprises us. I was inspired by a from Merritt College last fall thanks in
man I met near the gates of Fort part to the generous scholarship offered
Benning. He was sitting on the by the Y&H Soda Foundation. Robert
Student speakers Michelle Edwards and expressed that at times an HNU educa-
sidewalk tearing plastic bags he Robert Christensen
found on the street to make tion seemed unattainable. He explained
crosses. He asked if I wanted that being raised in a single parent household meant the road to col-
to help him. So I sat down and lege had not been smooth. “What drew me to HNU,” Robert says,
worked with him to wind this “were the scholarships I was awarded and the strong Liberal Arts pro-
plastic together. He showed me gram. Then when I made my first visit I was impressed by the diver-
(Rear) Jennifer Courtright ’06, Joseph O’Neill ’07 (Middle, sity of the school. The students, professors, and staff were also very
how strong they were and told left to right) Jose Rangel, Angelica Lopez, Father Roy
me these crosses are like our re- Bourgeois, Tiffany Ho, Michelle Girardot, Jennifer Perkins welcoming and I loved the small school atmosphere.”
lationship with God. When we (Front) Gina Cagnolatti
Michelle Edwards is a sophomore
intertwine ourselves with God
majoring in Nursing. Deeply com-
we cannot be broken.”
mitted to her HNU education, Mi-
Mia Frank, ’09 “Being there I felt the love flowing out of people. In chelle commutes two hours to and
that type of environment we were able to focus on the good in human from Oakley to class every day! Mi-
kind.” chelle is a recipient of the Class of
1951 scholarship. She is also a single
Regent Cornell C. Maier with Deanna Gonzales,
Gina Cagnolatti, ’08 “When we come together our voice becomes mother of a daughter with sickle Yolanda Minor, and Ruth Penafiel
powerful.” cell anemia. Michelle spoke about
how her decision to attend HNU will have a positive impact on her
The students facilitated an inspiring mass that spread feelings of hope, daughter. “I chose to attend Holy Names University because I want-
peace and a call to each of us to create positive change. The Gospel ed to attend a University that my daughter can attend. I would like
centered on the concept of The Living Water and challenged all to to make attending Holy Names University part of our family tradi-
look at the important issues of our times, and seek the courage to speak tion.” She also spoke about her goals for the future. “My goal is to be
truth to power knowing that we all hold living water in us. One of the the best mother, student and someday the best RN, as well as a great
chosen songs perfectly communicated the students’ message. “Blessed role model for single mothers. I feel as though my hard work is being
are they who through their life-times sow the seeds of peace all will call recognized and this scholarship has given me even more motivation
themselves children of the Lord.” to succeed.”

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hawk sports center

HNU Selects Alumni Executive Board Supports Men’s

Active Alum as New Golf Team and Mission Scholarship Fund
Athletic Director
HNU recently con-
cluded a national
search for a new
Athletic Director
and found the
best candidate to
be one of its own.
Michael Miller,
the Vice President
for Student Af-
fairs, announced
in June that Den-
nis Jones ’98 has
Dennis Jones ’98 with Men’s Assistant accepted our offer (From left) Gustav Lindell, Ann Reynolds, Brock Settlemier, Jon Reynolds, David Fenton, Jackie Fenton, Dav Cvitkovic, Nik Dhawan and Robbie Bendorf
Basketball coach Omar Sanchez ’ 02
to serve HNU in
this very important position. There had been On May 19, 2008 HNU hosted its 7th Annual Red Rose Invitational Golf Tournament
three finalists for the position of which two at Sequoyah Country Club. The Alumni Executive Board’s University Level contribution
were invited to interview on campus. Based of $1250 made it possible for 5 Men’s Golf team members to participate. Robbie Bendorf,
on the feedback from students, faculty, and Nik Dhawan, Paul Drucke, Gustav Lindell and Steve Riley proudly displayed the talent and
staff, Dennis was unanimously the best and sportsmanship that won their team the 2008 Alpha Delta Award for outstanding service and
the right choice for HNU. leadership by an athletic team.

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.

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 Loyal Alums
Leave a
Legacy
By Sr. Carol Sellman ’69, ’78 MM
Maura Kelly Koberlein ’84
A few months ago, Holy Names University
received word from two loyal alums that they
were remembering the University in their es-
tate plans. Maura and Derril Koberlein have
agreed to help us challenge our alumni and
friends to raise $1,000,000 in planned gifts
in four years in order to ensure that the Uni-
versity benefits from significant long-term
revenue streams through bequests. As Maura
and Derril invite others to leave a legacy to the
University, they will match one dollar in their
Maura and Derril will donate one dollar in their bequest
for every two dollars of newly declared planned gifts to
the University. In other words, if we receive $1 million in
written new bequest commitments, Maura and Derril will
make their maximum bequest to Holy Names University.
bequest for every two dollars of newly declared
planned gifts up to a maximum amount des-
ignated by them. This win-win situation can
satisfy your personal planning needs while
providing the University with important,
long-term support.
Maura Kelly Koberlein, Past President of
the HNUAA explains that as “Derril and I
are both HNU alums (class of ’84), we are
both deeply committed to giving back to
the University that gave so much to us. We
greatly value the education we received and
the wonderful teachers who gave that to us.
Since my mother Rosaleen Collins Kelly’55
is also an alumna and Past President of the
HNUAA, I cannot remember a time in my
life that did not include Holy Names in one
form or another. So when it came time to
draw up our estate plans, it was only natural
that we would choose to include HNU in
those plans. It is our hope that we can leave
a legacy that will help Holy Names Univer-
sity to thrive in the future and to continue
to provide a quality education for many
generations of students to come.”
Each new donor will automatically become
a member of the Marie-Rose Durocher
Legacy Society. Names of the members of
the Society are engraved on the permanent
Legacy Society plaque that is located in the
lobby of the Hester Administration Build-
ing, unless, of course, a donor prefers to re-
main anonymous. Members of the Legacy
Society receive invitations to special events
and their names are included as a member
(or anonymous, if so desired) in special
HNU publications.
Thank you, Maura and Derril, for your on-
going loyalty and support of Holy Names
now and in perpetuity with your legacy gift.
Your commitment and ‘will to win’ ensures
that the University maintains its advantage in
this world of greater competition in higher
education. We invite alumni and friends to
help HNU meet the challenge that will en-
sure a new generation of students will be fully
prepared to enter into the world they have
inherited and to change it for the better.
How to Arrange
Gifts Through
the Marie-Rose
Durocher
Legacy Society
• A bequest in a will, or a designation of
Holy Names University as a beneficiary
in a living trust, insurance policy, IRA,
Keough, 401-K or profit sharing plan.
• The establishment of a highly tax-advan-
taged trust (for example, a Charitable
Remainder Trust or Charitable Remain-
der Unitrust) providing income to fam-
ily and friends during their lives and the
principal to Holy Names at their death.
Such a trust may also be set up so that
income goes to the University and the
principal goes to your heirs.
• A gift of real estate entitles you to an
income tax deduction for the property’s
full appraised fair market value. Almost
any marketable real estate is suitable
for a charitable gift, including personal
residences. Unencumbered property is
preferable and generates the greatest tax
benefit.
• A contribution to the Holy Names
University Pooled Income Fund which
provides income to beneficiaries, you or
others you name, with the principal left
to Holy Names at the death of the ben-
eficiaries.
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SNJM News
Sr. Mary Alice Hein and the
Kodály Program Celebrate
By Marcos Valerio ’06 and Susan Eggett ’02
HNU Kodály Leadership: Anne Laskey and Sr. Mary Alice Hein
When describing the Holy Names sisters,
many times we use words such as women of
faith, educators (especially if you ever dropped
a pencil in one of Sr. Ethel’s classes), social jus-
tice advocates, artists and business women. Far
too seldom we use the word innovators, but
that was precisely the descriptor needed this
summer during the Kodály Center’s 40th An-
Sr. Mary Alice Hein
niversary Celebration.
Innovators can be used to describe many in the Holy Names Uni-
versity community but in this case we refer specifically to Sr. Mary
Alice Hein, originator and Director of the Kodály Music Program.
Sister incorporated a Kodály Master’s degree into the Holy Names
Music department in 1969 making Holy Names the first institu-
tion of higher learning in North America to offer a Master’s degree
in Kodály music education. A short time later while working with
the Director of Music Education at the Liszt Academy in Budapest,
Erszébet Szönyi, Sr. Mary Alice hosted the first Kodály International
Symposium in 1973 at Holy Names. The symposium was the first in-
ternational gathering in the field of Kodály centered music education,
and led to the founding of the International Kodály Society.
Many wonder what the Kodály program involves. The Kodály philos-
ophy of music education was inspired by Hungarian composer and
educator Zoltán Kodály (1882 – 1967). It is based on his vision of
the place of music in the intellectual, emotional, physical and social
development of every child. It incorporates ideas from many different
cultures and uses authentic folk songs and masterpieces of classical
music as the basis of the curriculum.
Fast forwarding 40 years to the 2008 Holy Names University Kodály
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Summer Institute, today this program is beautifully directed by Pro-
fessor Anne Laskey, with internationally recognized faculty. Its gradu-
ates come to develop their own musicianship while learning how to
teach.
This summer the Kodály program wel-
comed back two outstanding faculty. Judit
Hartyányi, Vice President of the Interna-
tional Kodály Society and Associate Profes-
sor of Music Education and Choral Con-
ducting at the Liszt Academy in Budapest,
and Erzsébet Hegyi, Professor of Solfege at Beloved Hungarian faculty members
the Liszt Academy. This was Ms. Hegyi’s – Judit Hartyányi and Erzsébet Hegyi
17th summer at Holy Names University!
Both Professors Hartyányi’s and Hegyi’s consistent contributions to
Holy Names University have helped to establish the program’s level of
excellence and continued dedication to the Hungarian approach.
This year’s summer program culminated in the 40th Anniversary
Celebration on July 24–27. The historic celebration included a joint
student and alumni concert, faculty panels and presentations as well
as daily concerts and demonstrations that showcased the accomplish-
ments of HNU alumni.
The opening ceremony of the celebration was a magical evening of
reunion, music appreciation, honors for Sr. Mary Alice Hein and
featured a performance from Grammy Award winning men’s vocal
group, Chanticleer. Eva Voisin, representing the Consul General of
Hungary, presented Sr. Mary Alice with an award of appreciation
for her innovative leadership in bringing the Kodály philosophy to
American teachers.
Holy Names alum and Vice
President of the International
Kodály Society, Jerry Jaccard ’76
Ed.D, who currently works as a
Professor of Music at Brigham
(Left to right) Gilbert de Greeve, Judit Hartyáni, Jerry Young University, and Mr. Gil-
Jaccard ’76 and Anne Laskey
bert de Greeve, President of the
International Kodaly Society, both addressed the audience and re-
flected on the impact the Holy Names University music department
has made. Mr. de Greeve described Holy Names University as “one of
the most important centers in the dissemination of Kodály’s vision.”
Dr. Jaccard went on to recount an amazing moment from the 2004
National Conference of the Organization of American Kodály Edu-
cators. “The conductor of one of the Oakland High School choirs
asked his singers how many had come up from elementary schools
with music teachers from Holy Names University? Most of the nearly
100 singers raised their hands, and then they began to sing. The sheer
musicality of their singing was simply electrifying. It was but one ex-
ample of the remarkable ongoing legacy of the Holy Names Univer-
sity Kodály initiative.” The innovative program created by Sr. Mary
Photos by Shari Cleland
Alice Hein and continued to this day by the faculty and alumni of
the Kodály music program remains a stellar example of how music can
transform our world.
 faculty news

Academic Review and New Programs

Extend HNU’s Vision for the Future
By Anne Dunlap-Kahren ’88
Last year, Holy Names University launched an aggressive and vi-
sionary strategic plan. The first goal of this plan is to “Offer com-
N ew U ndergraduate P rograms
pelling academic programs, infused with our distinctive vision, that
are highly respected, market-sensitive, and experiential to attract and
A pproved b y P rogram R eview
retain promising students.” and F aculty S enate

Instead of business as usual in the Program Review Committee, a
University-wide program review was launched to capture a snapshot
of the current state of HNU curricular offerings. Twenty-four aca-
demic programs were evaluated for mission centrality, market attrac-
tiveness, and fiscal health.
• A self-designed major in Multimedia Arts and Communi-
cation will capitalize on HNU’s expertise in communica-
tions, a component missing in most university media arts
majors. If there is a high demand for this emphasis over
time, it will become a regular major.

“Academic year 2008-09 Reviews assessed both

will be especially exciting
because last year’s
Academic Program Review
produced a rich data bank
that will inspire develop-
ment of creative, engaging
curricula....The goal is to
create a practical liberal
education threaded with
civic engagement,
experiential learning,
ethics and social justice.”
qualitative and quantita-
tive variables, including
student testimonials, stu-
dent numbers, General
Education courses offered,
faculty/student ratio, aver-
age credit hours generated,
operational costs, and net
revenue per student. All
variables were reported for
the last five academic years
(2002–03 to 2006–07). In
regards to the upcoming
academic year, Vice Presi-
dent for Academic Affairs
Lizbeth Martin had this to
say, “Academic year 2008
–09 will be especially ex-
citing because last year’s
Academic Program Review
produced a rich data bank
that will inspire develop-
• A restructured major in Latin American and Latino/a Stud-
ies will be offered this semester. Feedback from our gradu-
ates in Spanish Studies reported that employers viewed the
major as too narrow. The new program is multidisciplinary,
covering history, culture, literature, arts and society of Lat-
in America, thus bringing a broader perspective than previ-
ously offered.
• An Undergraduate Sports Management Concentration in
Business will offer courses in sports program organization,
leadership, sports marketing, and public relations.
N ew G raduate P rograms
A pproved b y P rogram R eview
and F aculty S enate
• An MBA concentration in the very marketable area of
Sports Management will increase the number of concen-
trations available at the graduate level to four, including
our current concentrations in Finance, Management, and
Leadership and Marketing.

ment of creative, engaging
curricula. The trick is to balance the innovative with the traditional,
to blend the timeless quality of the liberal arts with the new demands
on a university curriculum necessitated by 21st century realities. The
goal is to create a practical liberal education threaded with civic en-
gagement, experiential learning, ethics and social justice.”
The External Scanning Committee, including Steve Borg ’86, provid-
ed additional input. The overall thrust of its recommendations was
to “Be more of who we are.”—meaning that HNU should emphasize
ethics and social justice across the curriculum.
• The new 5-Year MBA program provides undergraduate stu-
dents a seamless entrance to our Business MBA graduate
program. It is attractive to current students, new recruits
and transfer students.
• The Education Department will offer a Bilingual Creden-
tial, bringing the number of credential offerings to four.
We currently serve many Spanish and English-speaking
students desiring to teach in Spanish/English programs
and will be able to recruit many more.

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 140 Years of a Saturday, May 10, 2008, dawned sunny and bright for Holy Names
University’s annual commencement ceremony. Each commencement
ceremony is special because each graduating class is unique. Each

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.

292 graduates and their families

celebrated Holy Names University’s
Holy Names University celebrates 140th birthday with the Honorable
Ronald V. Dellums, Mayor of Oak-
Graduation with a Special Focus land who addressed the crowd with
words of inspiration for the gradu-
ates and gratitude to the Sisters
for the institution they created in
Oakland. Two very special friends
of Holy Names University were also
recognized during commencement.
The Honorary Doctorate in Hu-
mane Letters was bestowed upon
Trustee, Jane Logan, and the Duro-
cher Award was presented to Regent,
Cornell Maier.

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.

“Jane G. Logan is a woman of tremendous talent and unbounded

generosity. She was born in Selma Alabama and attended Auburn

8  LIBERATING MINDS  •  TRANSFORMING LIVES  •  SINCE 1868

University. She was not a daughter of wealth
or privilege, but she has made of her life a tri-
umph, because of her great caring for those
in need. Jane and her beloved husband Rock
Logan were simply not the kind of people
who sat on the sidelines. They rolled up their
sleeves, called their friends and got busy
working to make the world a better place.
Jane has devoted her time, her talent and
her resources to cardiac and cancer research,
children’s health care, and the needs of the
elderly.

She is a long-standing, and revered friend

of Holy Names University, having served as
both a regent and trustee. Her vision, her en-
ergy, and her unflagging ability to get things
done, helped bring the Valley Center for the
Performing Arts and our state-of-the-art sci-
ence wing to life. She and Rock established
the R.H. and Jane Logan Endowed Scholar-
ship that will make the gift of a Holy Names The 2008 Durocher Award Recipient, University Regent Cornell Maier and Honorary Degree Recipient, University Trustee Jane Logan
education possible for years to come.”

As an executive in the business world, as a
generous volunteer and philanthropist and
as a model for children throughout the East
Bay, Mr. Cornell Maier, embodies the spirit
and values of Marie Rose Durocher.
Cynthia Canning, SNJM, ’68, Co-Director
of the Next Step Learning Center presented
Mr. Maier with his award.
“Today we confer the Durocher Award,
named in honor of Marie Rose Durocher,
founder of the Sisters of the Holy Names,
on Cornell C. Maier – a lifelong Methodist,
heard to say more than once, “What’s a nice
Protestant boy like me doing in a place like
this?” But it’s a perfect fit. This is a man born
and raised in a small South Dakota farming
area. A man who learned as a child about
giving and about enriching the community.
A man who grew up seeing his family share
what little they had with others. A man who
has since achieved extraordinary success in
his 38 year-plus career with Kaiser Alumi-
num and Chemical Corporation….and a
man who has never forgotten about giving.
If you were to go home today and “Google”
Cornell Maier, this is just a sample of what
you would find:
• Former National Director, Marcus Foster
Educational Institute
• Former Director of the BankAmerica
Corporation, the Bay Area Council, the
California Commission on Campaign
Financing, and the East Bay Community
Foundation
• “Knight in Shining Armor” for Northern
Light School and generous benefactor to
Cole Elementary School
• Supporter of the Oakland Zoo, the Oakland
Museum, Next Step Learning Center, Holy
Names High School, Teach for America
• Volunteer at Children’s Hospital for more
than 18 years, and for the last 3 years in
the Intensive Care Nursery; former mem-
ber of the Children’s Hospital Board
• Former Trustee and current Regent of
Holy Names University; supporter ex-
traordinaire of countless projects and
programs that have served to strengthen
the University and enhance the experi-
ence our students have here.
Cornell Maier has, throughout his lifetime,
fully embodied the mission of the Sisters
of the Holy Names and the mission of this
University: liberating minds and transform-
ing lives, working for the full development of
every human person, and making the oppor-
tunity for an excellent education accessible to
countless students who would not otherwise
have it.”

(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

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HNU Centered
on Student Success
New Student Center Last fall, the Advancement Committee
of the Board of Trustees consulted
with HNU students to determine
coming to Brennan what they considered to be their
top priority on campus that

Hall in Fall 2009

would enrich their stu-
dent experience and con-
tribute to their success.
HNU’s three distinct
student bodies — resi-
dent, commuter, and
adult students — have
all voiced their need
to be able to access a
modern, centrally located
student facility that in-
tegrates food and support
services, offers computer ac-
cess, and open spaces for relax-
ation and study which promotes
student, faculty and staff engagement
and interaction. Constituents agreed that
Brennan Hall’s first floor is a challenging con-
figuration but is an ideal location to fulfill this need
as it is the “heart and hub” of the campus.

The renovation will create two wings with distinct

functions. One wing will be transformed into the
academic wing with classrooms and academic
office space. The current Brennan Lounge will be
reconfigured to include up to four additional class-
rooms and provide for larger classrooms than cur-
rently available. The other wing will be transformed
into the student activity wing and will include a
variety of reconfigured spaces designed to support
students. The key features of the center will include
two lounge spaces for individual or groups study
in addition to an outdoor ‘café style’ patio that will
be covered for all weather use. The SAC facility will
feature a myriad of integrated students services and
programs that will include Learning and Tutoring
Centers, a Laptop Computer Loaner Program, Cam-
pus Ministry, Career and Health Centers and a new
Center for Civic Engagement.

10  LIBERATING MINDS  •  TRANSFORMING LIVES  •  SINCE 1868

 “Brennan Hall has become one of the core places for
students to gather on campus. The renovations to the sec-
ond floor transformed our science facilities and now the
creation of the Student Activity Center will complete the
building which is the heart of campus life. I am excited
to see the impact this renovation will have on my peers.
Every student will benefit in some way.”
—Sara Beyene ’09

SAC will accomplish

a number of key objectives
essential to student success
and empowerment:

1 Create a strategic space that promotes

and inspires student success by in-
creasing access to key academic and
civic engagement services.
Alumni
Executive
2 Allocate space that creates synergy
Board Presi- among students, staff, faculty and
dent, Julie Echaniz alumni emphasizing campus life’s mis-
’75 expresses the Boards’ sion of community.
support of this project. “An
attractive, welcoming space reduces 3 Promote cultural competencies by
stress, promotes organization and is good designing space where students will
for the soul. The New Student Center will become the gather and engage in academic or so-
“heart” of the campus — a place for connection, a place for study, a place for rest is so cial activities that honor the rich diver-
necessary for the busy schedules of today’s students. The Alumni Executive Board is so sity and rich history of this institution.
very excited about this project!”
4 Enhance the campus environment and
The Student Activity Center (SAC) is a $1.25 million capital project that will transform the quality of life by providing a higher
first floor of Brennan Hall. This transformation will create a much-needed student center quality and greater diversity of ser-
facility that integrates and expands student services while improving campus life with a vices including a student health center,
unique venue designed to promote academic, social and civic engagement for all our diverse an internet café with expanded food
student populations.
service and a functional courtyard with
To date HNU has raised over $900,000 or 72% of our goal. Now the students need your sup- built in heating for year round and eve-
port. Join alumni like Theresa Rush Woo ’85 in support of the Student Activity Center. “I am ning use.
very passionate to donate money to the new Student Center. As a commuter student in the
80’s, the Brennan Hall snack bar and lounge areas were my home away from home. It was 5 Incorporate advanced computer tech-
a great place to meet with other students, study, eat and rest. I see this new Student Center nology that will support academic
as the heart beat of activity for all members of the campus community.” success.

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.

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 Class of 2008 Prep
Hometown: Carmicheal, CA

Andrew High School: Christian Brothers High School

Family: Susan and John Wilson (parents)
Wilson
Major:
and Patrick (brother)
Business Management and Marketing

Thinking back on your years at HNU what experiences were

the most memorable for you? And why?
Playing on the basketball team, going to places I have never been before,
developing life long friendships and making memories with teammates,
Katie
making two national tournament appearances and winning one confer-
Andrew
ence title.

What advice do you have for students entering HNU?

1) Manage your time well. College won’t be fun or memorable if you
are struggling to pass your classes and get things done on time. You will
have a lot less stress the sooner you get your priorities straight. 2) Think
and step outside your comfort zone. Look at life from many different
angles, meet and become friends with as many different people as pos-
Tiffany
sible, learn from their experiences, and don’t be afraid to get involved or
participate in new experiences. The six 2008 graduates pictured on the cover of
What does the future hold for you? Alpha Delta Award winners. Each has shared
I plan to try out for as many professional basketball teams in as many
different countries as possible in hopes of landing a spot on at least What does the future hold for you?
one. In the meantime, I plan to work in marketing, sales, consulting, I am now working for Jet Propulsion Laboratories in Pasadena, CA. In
and/or management for a large or medium sized Bay Area company. the near future I plan to return to school to attain a Master’s Degree.
Eventually, I will go back to school and get my MBA but not before my I hope to do more traveling worldwide. In the far future, I have plans
basketball career is over. to start a non-profit organization which will focus on the needs of
multiple communities.
Hometown: West Covina, CA

Katie High School: Bishop Amat Memorial High School

Family: Ernie and Janet Clark (parents),
Hometown: Ewa Beach, HI
High School: James Campbell High School

Clark
Adam (older brother),
Christy (younger sister)
Major: International Business
Thinking back on your years at HNU what experiences were
the most memorable for you and why?
The staff and faculty had a huge impact on my development. Being a
member of the Women’s Soccer team tested my strengths physically
and mentally and produced incredible bonds with my teammates. One
of the most valuable experiences was traveling to Tutwiler, Mississippi
three times to work with Habitat for Humanity. My character has been
redefined because of those trips. Another community building experi-
ence was working as a counselor for Summer Fest held on the HNU
campus which directly impacted the youth of our Oakland community.
Holy Names tested me academically, spiritually, mentally, emotionally,
and physically. I hope to take what I learned during my time at HNU
and carry it with me my whole life, especially the spirit of the Holy
Names Sisters.
What advice do you have for students entering HNU?
If ever there was a time to step out of your shell or comfort zone, the
time is now. Explore the dynamics of what makes you unique.
Tiffany Family:
Mona and Patrick Ho (parents),
and brothers Brandon (19),
Ho
Christopher (16), Harrison (15),
and Dog-Hoku (means star in Hawaiian)
Major: Liberal Studies with a concentration
in Art
Thinking back on your years at HNU what experiences were
the most memorable for you? And why?
The most memorable experience for me at HNU was going on the
Spring break trip to Tutwiler, Mississippi. Some of the best things
about Holy Names are the opportunities we have to learn outside of
the classroom. In class I learned about poverty in the US but to see it
first hand was something that I’ll never forget. Going there was more
than just building houses. It was building a home for a family and be-
ing a role model for the children in the community. I went there with
the intention to make change but in the end, the community there
changed me and the way I see the world.
What advice do you have for students entering HNU?
Get to know the sisters! The Holy Names sisters are AMAZING! They
impacted my life so much and their dedication to serve our commu-
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

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pares for the Future
Martha
Ryan
Jennifer
this issue are some of the Alumni of Tomorrow
thoughts on his or her Holy Names experience.
with over 40,000+ Catholics and religious educators. Sister Maureen
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?
I know that God has some amazing plans in store for me! I hope that
being an elementary school teacher and missionary are some of them!
Hometown: Roseville, CA
Jennifer High School: Oakmont High School
Family: Kathy and Dean Perkins (parents),
Perkins
Major:
Matt Perkins (brother)
Liberal Studies; Minor: Mathematics
Thinking back on your years at HNU what experiences were
the most memorable for you? And why?
As I think back on the last four years of College I had many memo-
rable experiences. My participation on the women’s volleyball team, my
work with campus ministry, drama club performances and my travels
to Tutwiler Mississippi, and the School of the Americas in Fort Ben-
ning Georgia. Traveling to Tutwiler, and the SOA protest were great
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?
For students entering Holy Names University, I strongly advise them
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
campus is small, and the students, staff and faculty are fabulous, so
use that for your benefit and when you need help don’t forget to ask.
Don’t do the minimum, get involved and be a part of what makes this
University unique.
What does the future hold for you?
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
Martha High School: Sierra High School
Spivey
Family: Rob and Carla Spivey (Parents),
Josh, Jess (brothers), and Brittney (Sister)
Major: Liberal Studies and a minor in Art
Thinking back on your years at HNU what experiences were
the most memorable for you? And why?
The most memorable experience I had was representing HNU on the
National level in Sioux City, Iowa for women’s basketball, not only
once but twice. I was fortunate enough to end my career there and
there is nothing like it.
What advice do you have for students entering HNU?
Take advantage of the professors on campus. I took courses in almost
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
your experience.
What does the future hold for you?
Honestly, I’m not sure. I’m in the process of getting my teaching cre-
dential now and want to teach 1st–3rd grade, but I really want to coach
too. Wherever life takes me I just want to be surrounded by my family
and friends.
Hometown: Perris, CA
Ryan High School: Notre Dame High School, Riverside CA
Family: Gail and Mark Fitzpatrick (parents),
Fitzpatrick
Major:
Leslie-Anne and Kellie (Sisters)
Religious Studies
Thinking back on your years at HNU what experiences were
the most memorable for you? And why?
The most memorable experiences I had at HNU were the times that I
spent with my friends in the dorms because we instantly bonded and
it was like living with my best friend all the time. I also really enjoyed
all the traveling I got a chance to do, either through sports or service
learning trips.
What advice do you have for students entering HNU?
My advice to new students would be to do everything that you get
a chance to. Life doesn’t give second chances, so never miss a single
opportunity.
What does the future hold for you?
I don’t know what the future holds for me. I’m planning on getting
a Master’s in Theological Studies, and then teaching, but that could
change. My future is whatever I decide it’s going to be.
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alumni news

Alumna Dr. Kimberly Mayfield ’94

Receives Tenure Alumni Leadership
The Holy Names University community has Helping to Chart
another reason to celebrate in 2008. Dr. Kim-
berly Mayfield joined the Education Depart-
the Future
ment at Holy Names University as a full-time
The Alumni Executive Board
professor in Special Education in 2001, and
welcomes new officers:
now in 2008 she becomes the first African
American professor to receive the status of Julie Nelson Echaniz ’75
tenure at Holy Names University. President
Dr. Mayfield (center) is joined by Academic Dean, Dr. Nancy Teskey, SNJM Michael Mosby ’88
Dr. Mayfield completed her Multiple Subject
’68 (left) and Professor of Chemistry, Dr. Delores Grunbaum at the 2008 Vice President
Commencement Ceremony Teaching Credential at HNC in 1994. She re-
ceived her Special Education Credential and Rebecca Hinkley ’97
EdD from USF. Both of her education credentials and her doctorate were earned while teach- Secretary
ing Special Education classes in the Oakland school district.
And new members:
Dr. Mayfield’s mother taught in the Oakland schools for twenty-six years. After completing
Tim Hart ’07
her undergraduate degree at UC Santa Barbara, Dr. Mayfield decided to follow in her moth-
Megan Norwood ’01
er’s footsteps. She began as a substitute teacher in the Oakland schools and soon enrolled at
Winsome St. Rose ’07 MBA
Holy Names College to earn her teaching credential. She was drawn to Holy Names not only
because it was convenient for working adults, but because of the strength of the Education
Department in preparing teachers to work in urban school environments and with Special To the 2008-2009 Board
Education students. “All the classes were very pertinent to my work.” The result was training Peter J. Celli ’92
that was applicable and relevant to her teaching life. Mary J. DeCarlo ’97 MA
Roberta Duenas Fogerty ’72
She credits her Holy Names experience with changing her perceptions of herself. “For the first Anne Dunlap-Kahren ’88
time I saw myself as a scholar,” she admits. She believes being exposed to the material pre- Grace Murphy Jenkins ’02 MA
sented in the “Social Foundations of Education” class is responsible for that transformation. Ann Connolly Olson ’00, ’03 MBA
Dr. Mayfield had already begun teaching Special Education classes at that time and could Seana O’Shaughnessy ’95
see that linguistically diverse students, students of color and those from low socio-economic Barbara Wisnewski Smith ’62
backgrounds were overly represented in Special Education classes. These students were not Suzanne Thoreson ’62
offered the same academic opportunities afforded to general education students. The “Social
Foundations of Education” class empowered her to validate the theories she had about her
teaching, understand them in an academic context and realize she could make a difference Thanks to new and returning
within the educational system. “It was because of HNU that I decided to go into Special board members for their service
Education and pursue a doctorate.” to HNU!
Representatives from the Alumni
The change she set out to accomplish was to provide an education that all students would Executive Board, Tim Hart ’07,
want to have, but in a Special Education environment. “I tried to make my class the place all Michael Mosby ’88, and Megan
kids would want to be, to help reverse the stigma of being in Special Ed.” She also worked to Norwood ’01, gathered with Alumni
provide a culturally relevant pedagogy for her students by incorporating multicultural per- on the HNU staff for the first of many
spectives in her lesson plans. “It was really hard work, but really good work.” meetings with consultant Ira Fink to
provide feedback for HNU’s campus
After seven years in the classroom, Dr. Mayfield was ready for a change. The pursuit of her
master planning.
doctoral degree prepared her to transition from teaching elementary school students to teach-
ing teachers. When she returned to Holy Names as a professor she says it “felt like coming
Board members, along with Fink
home.” She now prepares and trains Special Education teachers, offering them her expertise,
and other members of the campus
guidance and insights.
community will continue to meet
throughout 2009 to prioritize campus
development plans.

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 2008
Alumni Awards
2008 Alumni Recipients
Jane Best White ‘85
For Outstanding Service to the
Alumni Association and Holy
Names University
Jane Best Collins White has been
a dedicated alumna volunteer for
over 20 years. The excellent educa-
tion she received has been put to
good use as Jane continued her involvement with the
Holy Names community in several capacities following
graduation. She has served in the position of alumni
relations director, Alumni Executive Board director at
large and President of the HNU Alumni Association.
Jane is particularly proud to have attended all but three
Homecomings in the past 23 years!
2008 FACULTY Recipients
For Outstanding Service and Dedication to Holy Names University and the Student Body
James A. Conlon, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Spirituality
For the past 7 years, Dr. Jim Con-
lon has served as chairperson of The
Sophia Center in Cultural Spiritual-
ity. As a teacher and administrator,
author and presenter he develops,
directs and teaches programs in
theological education, social and ecological justice, and
community organization and development. Dr. Conlon
strives to give voice to the cry of a people who find
meaning in the narrative of their lives, in the promise
of geo-justice, and in the unspoken hunger that finds
expression in the sacred impulses of our lives.
Class of 2008 Alumni of Tomorrow Award
Alpha Delta Award Recipients
Katherine Clark Tiffany Ho
Ryan Fitzpatrick Stephanie Jimenez
For Outstanding Service and Leadership to the Holy Names University
and Greater Bay Area Community
Carmen Lamalfa Gilson ‘62
For Outstanding Service to
Church and Community
Carmen LaMalfa Gilson has spent
over 50 years as a servant-leader at par-
ishes throughout the Bay Area sharing
gifts of time and talent leading religion
education for children, teenagers, and
adults. Even in retirement Carmen continues to hear the
call to servant-leadership serving on her parish RCIA team,
teaching 5th and 6th grades, preparing adults for Con-
firmation, and working with other Dioceses in catechist
formation. Carmen has commented that her inspiration is
simply the message of Jesus Christ.
Marcia Frideger, SNJM ’69,
Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Business and
Chair of the Business Department
Sr. Marcia Frideger became interested in
organizations when she became a part of
a team of SNJM’s trained to be internal
organizational consultants during the 1970s. As a result, Sr.
Marcia obtained a Masters in Organizational Behavior at
Brigham Young University and her Ph.D. in Business Ad-
ministration with an emphasis in Organizational Behavior
from the University of California Irvine. She became the Di-
rector of the MBA Program and Business Department Chair
in 2001. Most recently Sr. Marcia has worked with first year
students ensuring that they deepen their understanding of
the Holy Names sisters’ mission in education.
Jennifer Perkins Victoria Thompson
Martha Spivey Andrew Wilson
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 Holy Names Universit y A lum n i

Alumni Retreat Calling ALL Southern

Sent Out: Jesus, Mary Magdalene and our California Alumni
Commission Today If you live in Los Angeles, Santa Barbara,
Ventura, Orange, San Bernardino, River-
Saturday, March 7, 2009
side, San Diego or Imperial county it is
Day-long retreat on the Holy Names University campus sponsored by not easy to make the trip up to the Bay
Campus Ministry. Area to attend events on campus so HNU
is coming to you!
The retreat is open to all alumni!
That’s right! HNU is flying south for the
Retreat Leaders: Carrie Rehak, Director of Campus Ministry, and Sr. Maureen winter. Joan Payden, a loyal friend and
Hester, SNJM ’57, Professor Emerita supporter of Holy Names University, has
$20.00 offered her lovely Highland Taffy prop-
For more information please call (510) 436-1081 or email rehak@hnu.edu erty for a Holy Names alumni and friends
reception. The event will take place on
Sunday, November 16, 2008 from 3–5
Service Learning Affinity Group pm at Highland Taffy, 2025-2027 North
Highland Avenue in Los Angeles. Come
is Now Forming for hors d’oeuvres, wine, an opportunity
to reunite with friends and learn all about
10 young alumni who traveled to Tutwiler, Mississippi during their Spring the exciting things happening at Holy
Break weeks at Holy Names University are creating a Service Learning Affinity Names University today. Invitations will
Group! The group is open to all HNU Alumni. be in the mail soon!
They hope to: If you would like more information about
• Continue Alumni engagement in service learning how you can be involved with this event
• Provide mentorship and scholarship support of current HNU students please call the Office of Alumni Rela-
involved in service learning tions at (510) 436-1240 or send email to
eggett@hnu.edu.
• Create an Alumni National Day of Service Tradition with the Office
of Civic Engagement
• To particiapate in an alumni service trip and return to Tutwiler, Mississippi Alumni
If you would like more information about how you can support this new group Ambassadors
please contact Nicole Douglas ’07 at nicole.douglas@yahoo.com
Be an admissions counselor

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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Get Involved!
10 Reasons to Refer a Hawk! Do You Know

✁
Someone
A new state of the art Student Activity Center will be Who Should
10 constructed next summer and open for the 2009 Fall
Semester
Attend HNU?

The CORE festival is too much fun to miss Contact Brian O’Rourke, Director

9 of Undergraduate Admission at
(510) 436-1195 or o’rourke@hnu.edu.

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Class Notes

06 Mary Hearns ’06 who works in her

community as Iyanifa Onifa Adeola 97 Linda Terrell Nunes ’97 has pursued
a career in enterprise software tech-
Karade, was awarded the first ever Iyanla Van- nical writing and information development
Agnes C. Conrad ’39
Agnes C. Conrad ’39
received the highest
zant Award for outstanding work in Transfor- after completing her MBA at HNU. She is
award given in the
mative Spirituality by the World Pride and currently working with Siperian (producing
state of Hawaii! On
Power Organization and World Pride Execu- solutions for Master Data Management) on a
August 8, 2008 she re-
tive Advisory Board. Knowledge Base project and completing PMI ceived the Governor’s

03 Araceli Covarrubias ’03 recently certification.

started the Ph.D. program in Clini-
cal Psychology at Fielding University in Santa 96 Vivian Prater ’96 is the proud grand-
mother of 3 little angels. Her son’s
Award for Distinguished Achievement
in Culture, Arts and Humanities. Ap-
pointed Territorial Archivist in 1955
Barbara. daughter was born September 27, 2007, her and serving as the State Archivist from
1959 until she retired in 1982. Agnes
Christyfaye Mendoza-Jimenez ’03 has been daughter’s daughter was born on October 26, is credited for essentially creating the
married to Ernesto Jimenez for 5 years! Chris- 2007 and her husband’s daughter’s daughter archives profession in Hawaii. She has
tyfaye’s son PJ was nominated to participate in was born on October 19, 2007. All three ba- also written, edited and collaborated
the Junior National Youth Leadership Con- bies are healthy and the pride of her heart. in the publication of many books and
ference this year! She has been working with William DeSena ’96 received his Masters in articles about Hawaii.
children with Autism Spectrum Disorder for Divinity in May of 2007 from the American
In 2005, the Association of Hawaii Ar-
5 years at the Lynn Center in Pittsburg as an Baptist Seminary of the West in Berkeley Cali-
chivists established an award in her
Early Intervention Specialist and absolutely fornia.
name to recognize outstanding con-

90
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-

73
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-

71
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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 On May 17, Marianist
novice Thomas O’Neill
Farnsworth ‘87 pro-
fessed first vows during
a Eucharist at Queen
of Apostles Chapel in
Dayton. Brother Tom currently teaches
undergraduate psychology courses at
the University of Dayton, works in the
counseling center as a psychology
resident and serves as a consultant/
facilitator on the campus Alcohol
and Drug Prevention Team.
Alumni Executive Board
member Pete Celli ’92,
his wife Teresa and
daughter Gianna wel-
comed the newest
member of their family.
Emily Grace Celli was
born on April 15, 2008.
Gloria Watkins ’94
Gloria Watkins ’94 became a volunteer
in the Peace Corps at the age of 71. She
was sent to South Africa to live in Lim-
popo Province. She served as an edu-
cation resource and was responsible
for 3 schools.
Currently, she is volunteering at the
Peace Corps Office in New York City
helping to recruit candidates over age
50. She recently received the Franklin
H. Williams Award. This award is grant-
ed to Returned Peace Corps Volunteers
of color who continue the Peace Corps
mission through their commitment to
community services and who support
the agency’s third goal of promoting
an understanding of other people.
Christina Mejia ’02
married Adolfo Rios in
a beautiful ceremony
on March 7, 2008. The
wedding was held on
the bluff over look-
ing Point Vincente at
Sunset in Rancho Pa-
los Verdes.
70 Carol Corrigan ’70 Associate Justice Idaho and she is looking forward to her class’s
of the Supreme Court of California 45th reunion in 2009!
61
was the keynote speaker at Southwestern Law Cecilia Degnan Tonsing ’61 was re-
School’s 93rd Commencement Ceremony. An
cently named a Trustee for Saybrook
Honorary Doctor of Laws (LL.D.) was pre- Graduate School and Research Center, a
sented to Justice Corrigan at the ceremony. non-profit accredited institution which offers
Joanne Hartenstein Dickson ’70 retired from individualized rigorous programs for MA and
the Humboldt County Department of Social PhD students. She writes of her interactions
Services after twenty years. She recently turned with her classmates from Holy Names, “Of-
60 and restored a 1968 Camaro that she will ten we discuss the values and solid education
be taking to car shows. She and her husband we received at Holy Names, which has made
Doug volunteer at a local hospital and send a noticeable difference in each of the paths we
greetings to classmates from the class of 1970! have chosen over the decades.”
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
Portugal. Next year the couple will visit the in the garden she enjoys time with her grand-
Azores as well. Her family also welcomed their children.
58
first great grandchild Aliana. Rosemary Knight Harrar ’58 and her
67 Meline Anzalone Giannini ’67 and
family recently visited Germany Aus-
tria and the Netherlands.
husband Jack are enjoying retirement
and spending time with their four children and
two grandchildren. Their main hobby is travel-
ing and so far they have visited all 50 states and
Joanne Werner ’67 was recently elected the
about 50 countries and 30 plus islands. They
Chair of the Board of Directors of National
also enjoy art and history museums. Rosemary
Pastoral Musicians, an organization serving
is also an amateur genealogist.
9000 musicians in the United States.
64 Donna Rae McNeill Baylor ’64 is Mary Anne Johnson Kaarto ’58 and her hus-
band have five grandchildren. One who is cur-
winding down and plans to retire as a
rently attending the University of Santa Cruz
Senior High School English teacher soon. She
and majoring in Marine Biology.
is looking forward to a busy retirement.
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
Her oldest grandchild is a sophomore at
George Mason University and the youngest is in Oakland in 1948 and moved to the Napa
9 months old. She still works part-time at Mis- Valley in 1959, where they raised five children.
sion San Juan Bautista as the coordinator of They have seven grandchildren and one great
grandchild who love and admire them. Marga-
the Faith Formation Program.
ret retired from the U.S. Postal Service in 2005
Kathy Kusters Herrington ’64 an associate after 30 years of service. She has also spent
for the South Bay (US-ON) Mission Center many years assisting at the Veteran’s Home
and a member of the steering committee of where she is a friend to many residents.
the 2008 Assembly was nominated with seven
other persons for the “Partners in Mission
Award,” for her outstanding contribution to With Holy Names Alumni Link you can
the Associate Movement in North America. enter your class notes online. Go to
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.
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 C L A S S N O T E S • I n M emo r iam I n M emoriam

On June 17, Michael James Mal-
inowski ’93 died from an aortic vein
aneurism. He was 42 years old. When
he died Michael was presenting to
the County Health Department in
Portland Oregon advocating for Web
site accessibility for persons with dis-
abilities.
Michael’s mother Judi Malinowski ’89
advocated for her son, who was diag-
nosed with dyslexia, and also a grad-
uate of the Raskob Institute to attend
Holy Names. She said, “he blossomed
at Holy Names. The small class size,
caring professors and the friendships
he made there while working as a
peer counselor all contributed to his
success.”
At Portland State University, Michael
founded the Student Advocacy and
Mentoring program and coordinated
the PSU Disability Advocacy Cultural
Association. He will be missed by his
family and friends and all for whom
he advocated.
Dorothy Walsh Buckley ’33 passed
peacefully from this life on July 7. Her
long and close association with the
Sisters of the Holy Names formally be-
gan in the fall of 1925, when she was
a high school freshman. That bond
only strengthened in the subsequent
82 years. Dorothy served as president
of the Holy Names College Alumnae
Association from 1945-1949 and re-
ceived the Alumni Association award
for her outstanding contributions to
the community in 1976.
Dorothy married
attorney Thomas
J. Buckley in 1943.
They were insep-
arable until his
death in 1969.
She taught high
school English for
40 years. In the
last several decades she has been re-
nowned in the Bay Area for her book
reviews. She would present as many
as 15 a month, always benefiting Holy
Names University, Mercy Care Center,
and St. Vincent’s Day Home. Dorothy’s
crowning honor, in recognition of her
fidelity and good works, was to be in-
vested as a Dame of Malta, in 1977.
Dorothy developed much of her pas-
sion to serve during her time at Col-
lege of the Holy Names. One exam-
ple of Dorothy’s inspiring work was
her creation of Project Joybells with
Catholic Charities of the East Bay in
1986. Since its creation “Joybells” has
collected tens of thousands of toys
for the needy children.
She will be remembered for her long
life of service, and as a faithful daugh-
ter of the church. Dorothy’s connec-
tion to Holy Names University, its
traditions and its future has remained
steadfast. In one of her last notes to
the Alumni office written on Decem-
ber 20, 2007 she wrote, “I am so proud
of our University. I’m sure that glory
days are ahead for HNU. Blessings in
2008! – Dorothy”
Dorothy Kerr Cohen ’48
Eileen McDonough Higgins ’48
Mary Lee Knapp ’73 MEd
Maria Concepta Maciel O.P.
Corinne Hermanns Noonan ’51
October 5, 2007
Barbara O’Sullivan Maynard ’59
March 14, 2008
Rosamond Martindale Davis ’73
March 16, 2008
Diane Dunlap Smith ’55
March 29, 2008
Maxine Murray (Friend of the University)
March 31, 2008
Jane Russell Filice ’53
April 2008
Sylvia Cruz ’60
April 7, 2008
Carmelo Carone Jr. (Friend of the University)
April 9, 2008
Edith Hopps Powell
April 9, 2008
Geraldean Anderson Healy ’33
May 1, 2008
Minnette Melka Mathews (mother of
Janine Melka Wells, ’57 Carol Melka ’67, and
Kathleen Melka Rolefson ’71)
May 7, 2008
Clarice Foiada Luther ’68
May 22, 2008
Mary Victoria Dempf, SNJM, ’61
May 27, 2008
Letitia Corcoran Railton ’32
May 30, 2008
Dr. William Sellman (Father of Carol Sell-
man, SNJM, ’69, ’78 MM)
June 2, 2008
Lucille McCabe ’50
June 9, 2008
Michael Malinowski ’93
June 17, 2008
Mary Doyle Springer ’63
June 21, 2008
Barbara Ferris Noonan ’53
June 22, 2008
Dorothy Walsh Buckley ’33
July 7, 2008
Helen Keefe, SNJM, ’37
August 21, 2008

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The Last Word
Kodály
This year marks the 40th anniversary of
the founding of the Kodály Center at Holy
Names University, the oldest center for
Kodály - based music education in North
America. The program was founded in
1969 by Sr. Mary Alice Hein, a Holy Names
professor whose encounter with Zoltán
Kodály in 1966 inspired a lifelong devo-
tion to bringing his vision of education to
the American musical world.
A program, renowned the world over, for
its innovation is very dear to the hearts
of many alumni and faculty. Here is what
some of them had to say…
For further information regarding
the Kodály Center, please visit:
www.hnu.edu/academics/gmusicmm.html
www.kodalyhnu.blogspot.com
or call (510) 436-1234
President Nassif and Dr. Martin join Anne Laskey, Kodály Faculty, International Kodály Society Officers and Eva Voisin representing the Consul General
of Hungary
Having studied neither music There is a great responsibility
nor education in college, one for the Holy Names Univer-
might wonder how I came to sity Kodály Program. It is a
spend these last 27 years in very hard truth that all our
competence and idealism is
music education. I think it
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
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
children can develop into great human beings,
violin workshop at Holy Names in the summer of
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
Anne Laskey and fanatic world or living in a world full of
beauty, friendship and mutual respect.
Director, Holy Names University Kodály Center
Gilbert de Greeve
Throughout its visionary President, International Kodály Society
leadership, the Holy Names
Kodály Program has always I came to the Kodály
kept in sharp focus the most Institute merely to better un-
important discovery of all derstand how children learn
about music: all children to understand and perform
are natural musicians who deserve the finest music. I came away from
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.”
I started playing the piano Matt Walsh ’08
at age 6 and also sang in Kodály Specialist Certificate
many choirs; I was long-
ing to do more with music Music enhances the beauty
but felt ill-equipped. When of life and all that is pre-
I first encountered the cious in it.
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
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 40 �ears of �odály
at Ho ly Na m e s Un i v e r s i t y

Judit Hartyányi conducts the Holy Names University Kodály choir at their final concert for the 2008 Summer Institute

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