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E very fall, new Holy Names University students assemble for the “Rite of
Passage” in the Corrigan Courtyard. The name of each new student is written in
colored chalk on the two staircases. With family members, faculty, and staff lin-
ing the two sides of the south staircase, the new students climb the 105 steps to
the top where they are greeted, welcomed, and blessed by the President.
What is a rite of passage? It is a ritual that enables people to move from one state
in life to another. Rites of passage help both individuals, who move through
these changes, and the communities, in which these changes happen, absorb the
significance of these changes.
On March 16, 2011, Holy Names University community will experience another
rite of passage, the inauguration of the 17th President of Holy Names University.
On that day our Board of Trustees will formally invest me with the title, symbols
and seal of the University.
I am thrilled to add my energy, talents, and skills to help Holy Names Univer-
sity continue to fulfill its mission. I am honored to succeed Sr. Rosemarie Nas-
sif SSND, President Emerita, who transformed Holy Names University into the
major force that it is today.
From the first time I stepped on this campus in the 1990s until now, I have been
tremendously impressed by this community’s commitment to diversity, social jus-
tice, and radical hospitality. This past spring, I felt the depth of this commitment
when I met the search committee. This deepened when I came to campus as a
finalist. As one who has tried to live these same values as a teacher and adminis-
trator, being here feels like coming home.
With God’s blessing and your support, I know that together we can take Holy
Names University to its next level of excellence.
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Catholic tradition, empowering a diverse student
body for leadership and service
in a diverse world.
Or in writing to:
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Holy Names University
President Hynes First 45 Days Attn: Alumni Relations
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Dr. William J. Hynes reflects on his
Oakland, CA 94619
first 45 days in office and the priorities
of his presidency.
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University Officers
10 Golf Team Best in History 2 Campus News Dr. William J. Hynes, President
Dav Cvitkovic, Vice President for Institutional Advancement
The Hawks completed their most 4 Student News Stuart Koop, Vice President for Finance and Administration
impressive season to date, garnering Lizbeth Martin, Vice President for Academic Affairs
a 5th place NAIA ranking and two 7 Faculty News Michael Miller, Vice President for Student Affairs
All American honors. Sr. Carol Sellman, Vice President for Mission Effectiveness
8 Main Feature
Alumni Executive Board President
12 Alumni Spotlight:
Julie N. Echaniz ’75
10 Hawk Sports Center
Past Presidents Board President
Eileen M. Weston ’62
Reflections on life after 12 Alumni News
graduation HNU Today Staff
S ummer 2010 welcomed the return of two HNU traditions: The 42nd Annual Kodály Summer Institute
and the 14th Annual Sophia Center Summer Institute. Participants from across the country and from as far as
Poland and Japan converged upon the HNU campus to embrace the learning opportunities offered by each of the
institutes.
The Kodály Center for Music Education offers training “I was delighted by the level of participation from the at-
and resources for teachers, conductors, parents, and oth- tendees and excited by the multiple conversations about
ers interested in the musical development of children. social justice, peace and the environment that the Insti-
Held from July 12–13, The Kodály Summer Institute tute helped to initiate. It is a joy to know that our center
attracted over 45 teachers and musicians. is helping to fuel enlightenment and peace through our
Judit Hartyányi, Associate Professor of Choral Conduct- programming” stated Jim Conlon, Director of the So-
ing at the Liszt Academy in Budapest, Hungary returned phia Center.
once again to conduct the HNU Kodály Institute Choir The work from the 2010 summer institutes will continue
and teach the advanced levels of musicianship and con- into the current academic year. Both institutes have al-
ducting. One of the highlights of this year’s institute was ready established dates for their 2011 summer programs.
the preparation and performance of compositions by The 2011 Sophia Summer Institute will be held from
HNU Music Faculty members for the concert on July July 14–17, 2011(visit www.hnu.edu/sophia for more in-
30th. Pieces performed by the larger Institute Choir in- formation). The 2011 Kodály Summer Institute will be
cluded “Hark all ye lovely saints” by Thomas Weelkes, held from July 11–19 (visit www.hnu.edu/kodaly for more
“For true love” by Péter Tóth, “The Three Kings” by Heal- information).
ey Willan and “A Christmas Carol” by Zoltán Kodály.
From July 15–20th, participants in the Sophia Center’s
Summer Institute engaged in interactive workshops and
dialogues that explored the work of Thomas Berry, the
preeminent ecological thinker, across such areas as the
relationship between social justice and the new cosmol-
ogy. The Sophia Center’s spirituality program is intended
to integrate a variety of elements, including social justice,
ecological awareness and one’s spiritual expression.
An HNU
Student’s
Summer
Abroad
Student-Athlete Leads
Campus Blood Drive Campaign
resident William J. Hynes, Ph.D. reached with the density of human talent at all levels,” he shared.
the 45-day mark as Holy Names University’s 17th Presi- “I have learned that the heft of the institution, the feel
dent on September 14th. Since he assumed office on Au- of the institution, is double what it looks like on paper.
gust 1st, his time has been filled with high energy, new There is a tremendous alignment of talent both within
ideas and substantive community dialogue. the institution, and in support of the institution; Holy
Names University is well loved, well respected and in-
A Warm Reception creasingly well supported.”
As soon as he arrived on campus, President Hynes im-
mersed himself into listening, learning and planning Becoming Visible
strategic priorities for the year ahead. He has been highly Sharing the Holy Names University ethos with the
visible at a large number of events, including Orientation greater community, the Oakland Bay Area region, and
Weekend’s Rite of Passage Ceremony, Convocation and the world, is a priority for the new President. “We have
the Faculty Senate. He has met with members of the an excellent mission that is distinct and vital. The chal-
Sisters of the Holy Names, Board of Trustees, Regents, lenge is that our ethos or mission is not as widely known
alumni, and donors. He held meetings with faculty and as it deserves to be,” said President Hynes. “Today, we
staff, participated in a three-day strategic planning re- tend to call this ‘our brand’. Growing up I thought a
treat with senior university administrators, and met with brand was a hot instrument applied to the hind end of
a wide cross-section of student groups and organizations. an animal. Now I see brand as the essence that arises
He said, “I am thoroughly enjoying getting to know the from an institution; it is who we are. In terms of Holy
community. I feel extremely welcomed and feel people’s Names, we are a community dedicated to the success of
excitement about what we can do together.” every one of our students. For 142 years we have been
The opportunity to explore the hopes, needs and chal- transforming human beings into leaders for tomorrow.”
lenges of each of the University’s stakeholders, affirmed President Hynes advocates that strengthening the Uni-
for President Hynes the academic and administrative versity’s existing relationship with the Oakland Bay Area
strengths of the University community. “I am impressed community and forming new relationships is inextricably
HNU’s 2nd and 3rd golfers to be added to the Men’s Golf All American Team, Stephan Edman (right) and Garrett True (left).
Alumni Spotlight:
Reflections on life after graduation
S ince graduating in 2001, Michael Stout has
been making waves within the Video Game Industry.
Mike recently authored a featured article for Gamasutra.
com, the online version of Game Developer Magazine
and is frequently referenced across the blog-sphere as a
“veteran video game designer”. Because Mike’s experi-
ence truly epitomizes the amazing opportunities alumni
embrace upon leaving HNU, we invited Mike to share
with us his career in a brief interview.
R enewed commitment
to the Annual Fund guarantees that
my family. My desire to attend a private
university with small class sizes and good
academic programs is what inspired me
students receive the necessary sup- to choose Holy Names. I am so thankful
port to fully access the benefits of a that I was chosen for a scholarship. Words
21 century HNU education, an edu- cannot express my gratitude, it has really
cation that fuels dreams, aspirations been helpful.”
and civic engagement for all deserv- ~Sherry Williams, Junior
ing students.
Gifts to the Annual Fund inspire “HNU actively helped to make my edu-
greatness in our students allowing cation financially possible. It has made
them to pursue their dreams! it possible for me to chase and achieve
not just my goals, but my dreams. I
wholly and entirely appreciate the schol-
arship that I received. Thank you!”
~Jessika Hines-Schroder, Junior
Ways to Give:
• Make a gift over the phone by calling the Office of Annual Giving at
(510) 436-1014
• Give online via our secure giving website by visiting
www.hnu.edu/donors
• Maximize your donation by participating in the Employer Matching
Gift Program by visiting www.hnu.edu/donors
• Make a gift of securities (stock, bond or mutual funds) by calling
(510)-436-1198
O n Sunday,
September 5th, the
for the Performance Arts campaign, the Science Facili-
ties Reconstruction Project, the campaign for the newly
Holy Names Universi- renovated Student Center in Brennan Hall, the 2006
ty community lost one Michael Feinstein Benefit Concert and the annual Red
of its greatest ambas- Rose Golf Tournament benefiting the Mission Scholar-
sadors, Neil W. Mc- ship Fund.
Daniel, HNU Trustee Neil’s dedication to active volunteerism led him to share
Emeritus. Neil’s af- his gift of leadership with other community organiza-
filiation with the Holy tions, including the Clausen House, the Board of the
Names Sisters began Oakland Symphony, the Easter Seal Society of Alam-
when his daughters, eda County and the East Bay Community Foundation.
Marianne and Joanne In addition, he was a generous benefactor of Northern
attended Holy Names Lights School and Next Step Learning Center in Oak-
High School. land. In recognition of his contributes to HNU and the
Born and raised in Walla Walla, Washington, Neil grad- betterment of society at-large through his talents and en-
uated from the University of California at Berkeley in terprise, the University community bestowed upon Neil
1939. Neil spent much of his career working in the auto- an Honorary Degree of Doctor of Humane Letters in
motive after-market industries, becoming the President 2007.
of the Motor and Equipment Manufacturer’s Associa- Holy Names University is blessed to have been the ben-
tion in 1969 and later President of the Automotive Presi- eficiary of Neil’s wisdom for so many years. A gener-
dents’ Council. ous, loving, and inspiring man who cared deeply for his
Neil became an HNU Regent in 1983 and later a Trustee family and friends, Neil was an inspiration to our com-
and member of the Institutional Advancement Commit- munity and will be deeply missed. Neil is survived by
tee of the Board of Trustees. He was vital in leveraging his loving wife, Barbara (a 1996 alumna of the HNU
the University’s profile amongst the business commu- Sophia Program), his two daughters and seven grand-
nity and was an instrumental fund-raiser. Neil provided children and great-grandchildren.
leadership and strategic direction to the Valley Center
Class Notes
’09 Osprey Orielle Lake’s new book, ’68 Kathleen Rebello Collins has a new
National Catholic
College Graduate
Uprising for the Earth: Reconnecting
Culture with Nature, has just been re-
great granddaughter, Maliyah Leilani, born Honor Society
February 10th and a new great grandson,
leased and can be ordered at amazon. Jaxon, born in March.
The San Francisco/East Bay
com. Visit www.ospreyoriellelake.com Chapter of Kappa Gamma Pi,
for more information. ’66 Marianne Viani, SNJM retired in the National Catholic College
June after 20 years as an Associate Su- Graduate Honor Society, is cur-
’06 Mimi Victoria Zobairi received her perintendent for Curriculum and School rently selling See’s Candies for
Juris Doctorate degree on May 16th, from
Improvement for the Archdiocese of San their winter fundraiser. Multiple
UC Hastings College of Law.
Francisco.
HNU Alumni are Kappa Gam-
’04 Ruth Flores and her husband, Steven ’65 Anne Dinneen, SNJM was honored ma Pi members and actively em-
Spencer ’12, had a baby girl, Bella, on
with the Children’s Choice Award by Saint brace the Honor Society’s motto
May 23rd. of “Faith and Service” by serving
Vincent’s Day Home in Oakland, CA, an
organization she has been connected with within their communities and
’99 Judy Simon Nguyen and husband, since 1970. She received the honor at a supporting initiatives to improve
Pete, welcomed twins, Cabeb Charles Mardi Gras-theme dinner on March 5, 2010.
and Madeline Elizabeth, on October
literacy and alleviate hunger.
26th. ’62, ’82 Mary Ondreyco, SNJM The chapter is sponsoring a See’s
celebrated 20 years of service to Headstart candy sale to fund a Christmas
’98 Henry Gascon completed a Master’s in Watsonville, CA. The Headstart group project for St. Mary’s Center in
in Public Administration from the Robert recently celebrated Sr. Mary’s commitment Oakland and request your sup-
F. Wagner School of Public Service at New to the children she serves. The legacy of port. To purchase a box of See’s
York University. ministry to children in labor camps is being
Candies to support the 2010 Kap-
carried on by volunteers trained by
’95 Seana O’Shaughnessy and husband, Sr. Mary and Sr. Inez Sherwood ’77.
pa Gamma Pi Winter Fundraiser,
Alex, gave birth to Quinn Karolyi on call Kathleen G. Dunlap ’60 at
August 17th. ’52 Mary Franck Starrs, a lay ecclesial (510) 886-4046 or email alumni@
minister, reports that her Holy Names hnu.edu. For more information
’90 Bill Ludtke was Musical Director training is still in use 50 years later. about the work of Kappa Gamma
for Contra Costa Christian Theater’s June
Pi, visit www.kappagammapi.org/
production of “Godspell”.
’49 Joan Atkinson reflects on the impor-
tance of Holy Names to her by comment-
’70 Joanne Hartensten Dickson and ing “after graduating from high school, I
husband, Doug, are both enjoying retire- came in out of nowhere to Holy Names
ment. Their youngest son is a Cardiac Care College and asked Sister Rose Emmanuella
Nurse with Kaiser, their daughter lives in for a scholarship. Sister said ‘Yes.” For this
South Carolina with her husband and three reasons, I have resolved always to say ‘Yes’
kids and their oldest son lives in Virginia to Holy Names.”
with his wife and two kids. The whole
family participated in a family reunion in
South Carolina in May.
’43 Barbara Hester Benson spent three
weeks visiting her twin sister, Sally Hester
Wright ’43 in Santa Rosa, CA. In the fall,
Sally will visit Barbara in Bethesda, Mary-
land. Both Barbara and Sally enjoy visiting
friends and familiar places. FALL 2010 | HNU TODAY 19
IN MEMOR I A M Elizabeth “Bettie” Ann Violich ’46
Michael Wilson (Friend) Michael Meyer Schneider On April 26, 2010, Elizabeth “Bettie”
May 5, 2009 (father of Karen Schneider, Librarian) Ann Violich ’46 passed away at her home
C. Jean Bigelow (Friend) May 23, 2010
in Piedmont, California surrounded by
June 24, 2009 Ambrose ‘Burt” Burton loved ones. Bettie graduated from Holy
Rita McGinnis Boscacci (Friend) (husband of Pam Burton, ’78)
Names College and went onto a success-
October 17, 2009 May 2010
ful 30 year career as an educator and
Louise Malloy (mother of Sheila Malloy ’67) Mary Schmitt (Sophia Faculty)
June 1, 2010 Principal of the E. Morris Cox Elemen-
December 9, 2009
tary School, receiving the Marcus A.
Joyce Palm Pedersen ’91 Helen Jeanette Soares Mariman ‘57
June 4, 2010 Foster Educational Institute Award as an
January 2, 2010
Patricia Kenny, SNJM ’51 outstanding and distinguished educator.
Walter E. Rex (Friend)
January 22, 2010 June 9, 2010 Devoted to her community, Bettie spent
Robert W. Theren Gerarda Marie Joubert, SNJM, MA ‘47 an enormous amount of time in the ser-
(father of Maria Theren, Graphic Designer) June 21, 2010 vice of others, including serving as Presi-
February 6, 2010 Mrs. Eleanor Estrella-Ruiz dent of the Holy Names College Alumni
Proserpina ‘Prose’ Morosin (mother of Paul Mancilla, student) Association from 1959 - 1961, board
June 29, 2010
(former staff) member of the Bellevue Club, the Ladies
March 13, 2010 Nicholas Bailey (student ’07-’08) Home Society for the Matilda Browne
Thelma Pfeiffer Takacs ’71 July 4, 2010
Home, and multiple other organizations.
March 24, 2010 M. Seraphica McLean, SNJM ’70
(former secretary of HNU Board of Directors) A recipient of the University’s highest
Robert Schwartz
(husband of Maureen O’Brien Schwartz ’69) July 9, 2010 alumni honor, the Alumni Recogni-
March 31, 2010 Kristine ‘Kris’ Bowman ‘99 tion Award, the University community
Mary Conlon August 2, 2010 recognized Bettie for her outstanding
(sister of Rev. Jim Conlon, Chair of the Elba Rosa del Valle (Nena) David Purcell achievements and service to the church
Sophia Program) (mother of Edward Purcell, Educ. Dept. and community during the 1988 Alumni
April 18, 2010 student; former faculty-Spanish Dept.) Awards Ceremony.
Anna May Martelon August 5, 2010
An elegant and gracious woman, Bettie
(sister of Marguerite Kirk, snjm, former staff) Daniel A. Scannell
April 23, 2010 (husband of Maureen O’Brien Scannell ’56) was a great friend and advocate on behalf
August 19, 2010 of the Holy Names community. Those
Lucy Rahman ’93
April 24, 2010 Merna Thomas ’81 who knew her will deeply miss her and
Sally McGettigan Wyatt ’44 (former Director of Prep. Music Program always remember her.
April 24, 2010 and Music Dept.)
August 26, 2010
Harold Berliner
(father of Ruth Berliner ’77) Norman J. Brown
April 26, 2010 (husband of Virginia Jurgens Brown ’55)
September 3, 2010
Cormac Murphy (Noel Francis), FSC ‘72
April 26, 2010 Neil McDaniel
(husband of Barbara Bonds McDaniel ’96,
Elizabeth Ann ‘Bettie’ Erichson Violich ‘46
Former Trustee)
April 26, 2010
September 5, 2010
Catherine Muns McCormick ‘49
Carolyn DeMaria
May 10, 2010
(mother of Keith Hansen ’04, English Dept
Veronica Hanlon, SM ‘97 Faculty)
May 10, 2010 September 7, 2010
H. James Schlader Sr. Mary Paul Gerard Gustafson ’48
(father of Joel Schlader ’08, Lecturer) September 24, 2010
May 8, 2010
Peter Batchelder
(nephew of Pat Woertner, faculty)
May 12, 2010 As President of the Alumni Association (1959-1961),
Bettie Violich ’46 (far left) presented a plaque to
commemorate the Lake Merritt Kaiser Center as the
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