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2 0 1 4 p r e s i d e n t i a l i n v e s t i t u r e
Friday, October 24, 2014
Conrado “Bobby” Gempesaw, Ph.D.17TH PRESIDENT OF ST. JOHN’S UNIVERSITY
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TSt. John’s University is Catholic, Vincentian,
and Metropolitan.
As a university, we commit ourselves to academic excellence and the pursuit of wisdom
which fl ows from free inquiry, religious values, and human experience. We strive to preserve and
enhance an atmosphere in which scholarly research, imaginative methodology, global awareness,
and an enthusiastic quest for truth serve as the basis of a vital teaching-learning process and
the development of lifelong learning. Our core curriculum in the liberal arts and sciences aims to
enrich lives as well as professions and serves to unify the undergraduate experience. Graduate
and professional schools express our commitment to research, rigorous standards, and innovative
application of knowledge. We aim not only to be excellent professionals with an ability to analyze
and articulate clearly what is, but also to develop the ethical and aesthetic values to imagine and
help realize what might be.
St. John’s is a Catholic university, founded in 1870 in response to an invitation of the fi rst
Bishop of Brooklyn, John Loughlin, to provide the youth of the city with an intellectual and moral
education. We embrace the Judeo-Christian ideals of respect for the rights and dignity of every
person and each individual’s responsibility for the world in which we live. We commit ourselves to
create a climate patterned on the life and teaching of Jesus Christ as embodied in the traditions and
practices of the Roman Catholic Church. Our community, which comprises members of many faiths,
strives for an openness which is “wholly directed to all that is true, all that deserves respect, all that is
honest, pure, admirable, decent, virtuous, or worthy of praise” (Philippians 4:8). Thus, the university
is a place where the Church refl ects upon itself and the world as it engages in dialogue with other
religious traditions.
St. John’s is a Vincentian university, inspired by St. Vincent de Paul’s compassion and zeal for
service. We strive to provide excellent education for all people, especially those lacking economic,
physical, or social advantages. Community service programs combine with refl ective learning to
enlarge the classroom experience. Wherever possible, we devote our intellectual and physical
resources to search out the causes of poverty and social injustice and to encourage solutions, which
are adaptable, effective, and concrete. In the Vincentian tradition, we seek to foster a worldview and
to further efforts toward global harmony and development, by creating an atmosphere in which all
may imbibe and embody the spirit of compassionate concern for others so characteristic of Vincent.
St. John’s is a metropolitan university. We benefi t from New York City’s cultural diversity, its
intellectual and artistic resources, and the unique professional educational opportunities offered by
New York, Rome, and other cities throughout the world where our students study and serve. With
this richness comes responsibility. We seek and welcome opportunities to partner and plan with our
metropolitan communities. We encourage them to use our intellectual resources and professional
expertise in developing solutions that address strategic issues of mutual concern. On the local, state,
national, and international levels, our alumni serve as effective leaders and responsible citizens. We
pledge to foster those qualities required for anticipating and responding to the educational, ethical,
cultural, social, professional, and religious needs of a dynamic world.
Mission Statement of St. John’s University, New York. Approved by the Board of Trustees, March 13, 2008.
President Conrado “Bobby” Gempesaw, Ph.D.
Conrado “Bobby” Gempesaw became the 17th President
of St. John’s University on July 1, 2014. Dr. Gempesaw is an
accomplished scholar, teacher, and administrator who comes to
St. John’s with almost three decades of academic and
administrative experience. Prior to his appointment at St. John’s,
he served as Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic
Affairs at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio.
Dr. Gempesaw also served as Dean of the University of Delaware
(UD) Alfred Lerner College of Business and Economics, Vice-Provost
for Academic and International Programs, Interim Dean of UD’s
College of Arts and Sciences, and Chair of the Department of Food
and Resource Economics. He joined UD as an assistant professor in
1985, was awarded tenure and promoted to associate professor in
1989, and was promoted to full professor in 1993.
Dr. Gempesaw obtained his B.A. in Economics from Ateneo de Davao University in the Philippines,
M.S. in Agricultural Economics from West Virginia University, and Ph.D. in Agricultural Economics
from The Pennsylvania State University.
He is married to Clavel Albay Gempesaw who earned her M.A. and Ph.D. in Urban Affairs and Public
Policy from the University of Delaware, and they have two sons. Daniel completed a double degree
with honors (magna cum laude) in Mathematics and Mechanical Engineering and a minor in Physics
from the University of Delaware and an M.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Georgia Institute of
Technology. David completed a double major with honors (summa cum laude) in Accounting and
Finance and a double minor in Economics and Jazz Studies from the University of Delaware. He is a
certifi ed public accountant and completed his M.A. in Economics from Miami University.
Order of Academic Procession
GRAND MARSHAL AND BEARER OF MACE
DEANS AND STUDENTS, ALUMNI AND FACULTY MARSHALS OF THE SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES OF THE UNIVERSITY
St. John’s College of Liberal Arts and Sciences – Graduate
St. John’s College of Liberal Arts and Sciences – Undergraduate
The School of Education – Graduate
The School of Education – Undergraduate
School of Law
The Peter J. Tobin College of Business – Graduate
The Peter J. Tobin College of Business – Undergraduate
College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences – Graduate
College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences – Undergraduate
College of Professional Studies – Graduate
College of Professional Studies – Undergraduate
PRESIDENT’S SOCIETY
DELEGATES FROM COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES
BOARD OF GOVERNORS
BOARD EMERITI
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
PLATFORM PARTY
PRESIDENT OF THE UNIVERSITY
Investiture Ceremony
MUSICAL PRELUDESelections performed by the
St. John’s Chamber Music Society,under the direction of Heidi Upton, D.M.A.
PROCESSIONALMount Kisco Scottish Pipes and Drums
OPENING OF THE INVESTITURE CEREMONYRobert A. Mangione ’77P, ’79GP, ’93PD, ’99Ed.D.
Provost, St. John’s University
PRESENTATION OF THE COLORSSt. John’s Army R.O.T.C. Battalion
NATIONAL ANTHEMPerformed by
St. John’s Voices of Victory and Mixed Chorus,under the direction of Nigel W. Gretton, Director of Performing Arts
INVOCATIONRev. Bernard M. Tracey, C.M. ‘70C
Executive Vice President for Mission, St. John’s University
GREETINGS FROM THE ST. JOHN’S COMMUNITYVideo Greetings from the Students
Shawna-Lei Santos, StudentClass of 2016, College of Professional Studies
Member of the Women’s Volleyball Team, St. John’s University
William L. Collins ’76C, ’12HON, AlumnusChief Executive Offi cer, Brencourt Capital ManagementMember of the Board of Trustees, St. John’s University
Elizabeth N. Brondolo, Ph.D., FacultyProfessor, Department of Psychology, St. John’s College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, St. John’s University
MUSICAL PERFORMANCE“The Prayer,” by David Foster, Carole Bayer Sager, Alberto Testa, and Tony Renis
Performed byNicole McHugh
Class of 2015, The Peter J. Tobin College of Business-Graduate, St. John’s Universityand
Remy A. MartinClass of 2016, College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, St. John’s University
GREETINGS FROM THE RELIGIOUS COMMUNITY AND THE VINCENTIAN UNIVERSITIES
His Excellency, The Most Rev. Bernardito AuzaTitular Archbishop of Suacia
Apostolic Nuncio, Permanent Observer of the Holy See to the United Nations
Rev. Gregorio L. Bañaga, Jr., C.M., Ph.D.President, Adamson University
Rev. Dennis H. Holtschneider, C.M., Ed.D.President, DePaul University
COMMISSIONING
Very Rev. Michael J. Carroll, C.M. ’09HONProvincial Superior, Eastern Province of the Congregation of the Mission
Vice Chair of the Board of Trustees, St. John’s University
INVESTITURE OF THE PRESIDENT
Peter P. D’Angelo ’78MBA, ’06HONPresident, Caxton Alternative Management, LP
Chair of the Board of Trustees, St. John’s University
INTRODUCTION OF THE PRESIDENT
Peter P. D’Angelo ’78MBA, ’06HONChair, Board of Trustees
INVESTITURE ADDRESS
Conrado “Bobby” Gempesaw, Ph.D.President, St. John’s University
MUSICAL PERFORMANCE
“Expect the Great,” by Jonathan NelsonPerformed by
St. John’s Voices of Victory and Mixed Chorus,under the direction of Nigel W. Gretton, Director of Performing Arts
CLOSING OF THE INVESTITURE CEREMONY
Robert A. Mangione ’77P, ’79GP, ’93PD, ’99Ed.D.Provost, St. John’s University
BENEDICTION
Rev. Joseph L. Levesque, C.M., S.T.D. ‘90HONPresident Emeritus, Niagara UniversityBoard Emeritus, St. John’s University
ST. JOHN’S ALMA MATER
”Old St. John’s”Performed by
St. John’s Mixed Chorus,under the direction of Nigel W. Gretton, Director of Performing Arts
RECESSIONAL
Mount Kisco Scottish Pipes and Drums
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GRAND MARSHAL AND BEARER OF MACE
John P. Clarke ’55CBA, ’57LChair and Professor, Department of Law, The Peter J. Tobin College of Business, St. John’s University
Delegates from Colleges and Universities*
1636Harvard University
Sharon McDade, Ed.D.Alumna
1740University of PennsylvaniaAlison G. Hyslop, Ph.D.
Alumna
1743University of DelawareDonald Puglisi, Ph.D.
Trustee and Professor Emeritus
1746Princeton UniversityAnita Harris, M.D.
Alumna
1764Brown University
Luke F. Mannion, Ph.D.Alumnus
1766Rutgers University
Rachel Hollander, Ph.D.Alumna
1769Dartmouth College
Nada M. Llewellyn, J.D.Alumna
1789Georgetown UniversityLarry Cunningham, J.D.
Alumnus
1809Miami University
Raymond F. GormanInterim Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs
1831New York University
Gerald W. DawesAlumnus
1831Xavier University
Ruth A. Effl erAlumna
1841Fordham University
Benjamin Crooker, Ph.D.Associate Vice President
1846Saint Vincent CollegeDaniel W. Jamieson
Alumnus
1853Manhattan College
Joseph J. Carroll ‘63LAlumnus and Former Trustee
1855The Pennsylvania State University
Spiro Stefanou, Ph.D.Professor
1856Niagara University
Timothy Downs, Ph.D.Provost and Chief Academic Offi cer
1856Seton Hall University
Msgr. Robert F. Coleman, J.C.D.Associate Vice Provost and Minister to Priest Community
1858St. Bonaventure UniversityKathleen A. Mannion ‘10G
Alumna
1859The Cooper Union
William E. MeaVice President for Finance and Administration
1860Bard College
Julie Hope Carter, Ph.D.Alumna
1861Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Christopher W. Bazinet, Ph.D.Alumnus
1863Boston College
Meghan J. Clark, Ph.D.Alumna
1865Cornell University
Karen E. Burke, Ph.D.Alumna
1881Marquette UniversityDennis Sheahan, J.D.
Alumnus
1885University of St. Thomas
Matthew L. Sutton, Ph.D.Alumnus
1888The University of Scranton
Robert W. Davis, Jr.Chief of Staff
1889Saint Leo University
Zenith TaylorAlumnus
1898DePaul University
Rev. Dennis H. Holtschneider, C.M., Ed.D.President
1904College of New RochelleIrene J. Dabrowski, Ph.D.
Alumna
1916St. Joseph’s College
Sr. Loretta McGrann, C.S.J., Ph.D.Provost
1917Providence CollegeKenneth Karetver
Alumnus
1929Marist College
James Regan, Ph.D.Director of Psychology Graduate Programs
1932Adamson University
Rev. Gregorio L. Bañaga, Jr., C.M., Ph.D.President
1937Siena College
Virginia L. DarrowAlumna
1940Iona College
Joseph Nyre, Ph.D.President
1942Fairfi eld University
Walter P. HalasVice President for University Advancement
1946Le Moyne College
Ellen K. Boegel, J.D.Alumna
1952Dominican College
Sr. Mary Eileen O’Brien, O.P., Ph.D.President
1952St. Thomas Aquinas College
Margaret M. Fitzpatrick, S.C., Ed.D. ’00HONPresident
1959Mount Saint Mary College
Joseph G. Valenti ‘86C, ‘90GVice President for Advancement
* List as of press time.
Letters of Congratulations*
All Hallows College
Anna Maria College
Aquinas College
Aquinas University
Benedictine College
Cardinal Stritch University
Carroll College
Chatfi eld College
College of Our Lady of the Elms
College of Saint Elizabeth
Diocese of Rockville Centre, Offi ce of the Bishop
Donnelly College
Edgewood College
Emmanuel College
Franciscan University of Steubenville
Georgian Court University
Gonzaga University
Gwynedd Mercy University
Hilbert College
Hofstra University
Laboure College
Le Moyne College
Lourdes University
Manor College
Maria College
Marion Court College
Marywood University
Misericordia University
Molloy College
Mount Mercy University
Mount Saint Mary College, NY
Mount St. Mary’s College, CA
Mount St. Mary’s University, MD
Nassau Community College
National Catholic College Graduate Honor Society - KAPPA GAMMA PI
Newmann University
Notre Dame de Namur University
Our Lady of the Lake College
Princeton University
Providence College
Quincy University
Regis University
Saint Anselm
Saint Joseph’s College
Saint Vincent College
Santa Clara University
Sanya University
Siena College
Siena Heights University
Silver Lake College of the Holy Family
Spalding University
St. Ambrose University
St. John the Baptist Diocesan High School
St. Norbert College
Stony Brook University
Suffolk County Community College
The Cooper Union
The New School
The University of Scranton - Pennsylvania
The University of St. Thomas
University of Dayton
University of Mary
University of Massachusetts
University of Pennsylvania
University of Saint Joseph
Viterbo University
* List as of press time.
Academic Traditions and Symbols
PRESIDENTIAL REGALIA
The St. John’s presidential regalia is a distinctive red robe, based on the traditional doctoral gown, with four
white velvet chevrons on each sleeve. The four chevrons are a symbolic element used only on presidential
regalia. The presidential regalia is indicative of the academic life of the university which is led by the president.
St. John’s president wears a doctoral cap and hood representative of his degree-granting institution.
PRESIDENTIAL MEDALLION
The medallion worn by the president bears the crest of the University on its face. It is symbolic of the
president’s custody of the offi cial St. John’s seal and the authority and responsibility to use it wisely and
judiciously. The medallion is presented at the president’s investiture signaling the beginning of their tenure
in offi ce. The president wears the medallion at commencement ceremonies and other formal academic
functions of the university.
UNIVERSITY MACE
The University mace was created at the request of the President of the University in the early 1960s by Rev.
Lawrence Lonergan, C.M., Chairman of the Fine Arts Department.
The academic mace traces its origins to the heavy, armor-breaking club knights used in the Middle Ages. In
the less-militaristic climate of today’s Academy, the mace, a symbol of faculty and students, announces by its
presence that those who follow bear the power of higher learning, which dispels the darkness of ignorance
and oppression more certainly and peaceably than any weapon of war.
The mace bearer is the Grand Marshal, a faculty member chosen by the Provost for distinguished service and
accomplishments.
The University mace measures 39” and weighs 5 lbs. 2 oz.
The symbols on the St. John’s University mace are all based on the iconography associated with St. John the
Baptist, patron saint of the University.
• The dove at the top symbolizes the Holy Spirit. According to the Gospel narrative, the Holy Spirit in the
form of a dove descended on Christ while being baptized by John the Baptist. The circle around the dove
symbolizes a halo indicating holiness.
• The red enamel CHI/RHO design is an emblem of Christ. The wavy lines surrounding the globe symbolize
the waters of the River Jordon/waters of baptism.
• The silver knop is seven sided. Three sides carry design:
The University Crest
The University Seal
The Seal of the Congregation of the Mission
UNIVERSITY CREST
The redesigned crest restores the original blue and red, liturgical colors evoking the “Blessed Virgin
and the Humanity of Her Divine Son.” The white cross at its center further identifi es Christ as the
foundation and model for a moral, ethical character, as does the motto Ecce Agnus (“Behold the
Lamb of God”), recalling St. John the Baptist’s testimony to the divinity of Christ. The fl eur-de-lis
symbolizes France, homeland of St. Vincent de Paul. The heart represents his commitment to charity.
The escalloped shell—an ancient symbol of the sacrament of baptism—signifi es St. James the
Greater, titular of the cathedral of the Diocese of Brooklyn, where the University was founded. The
shell also recalls a Native American name for Long Island: “Sewanhacky” (“Island of Shells”).
Especially prominent is the banner encircling the lower half of the crest. It bears the motto “Educatio
Christiana Animae Perfectio” (“Christian education perfects the soul”), a testament to the ethos that
guides St. John’s University.
ACADEMIC REGALIA
The caps, gowns, and hoods worn at college and university functions date back to the Middle Ages.
Monks and students of those days wore them to keep warm in the damp and drafty 12th-century
castles and halls of learning.
The gown for the bachelor’s degree has a semi-stiff yoke, long pleated front, and intricate shirring
across the shoulders and back. It is primarily distinguished by its long pointed sleeves.
The holder of a master’s degree wears a gown with the same yoke effect as the bachelor’s. The
gown, however, is worn open, and the very long sleeve is squared and closed at the end, the forearm
coming through a slit near the elbow.
The gown for the doctor’s degree is also worn open. It has broad velvet panels down the front and
three velvet bars on the large, bell-like sleeves. This velvet trimming may be either black or the color
distinctive of the fi eld of learning to which the degree pertains.
Generally, all caps may be of serge or broadcloth. In addition, doctor’s caps may be of velvet and
adorned by a gold tassel.
The hood gives color and distinction to the academic costume. The hood—a black shell-like affair of
varying size for the three degrees and material to match the gown—is silk-lined, stressing the colors
of the institution conferring the degree. The hood is then bordered with velvet of the color signifying
the respective fi elds of learning.
Past Presidents of St. John’s University
Rev. John T. Landry, C.M. .......................................................................................... 1870 – 1875
Rev. Patrick M. O’Regan, C.M. .................................................................................. 1875 – 1877
Rev. Aloysius J. Meyer, C.M. ...................................................................................... 1877 – 1882
Rev. Jeremiah A. Hartnett, C.M. ................................................................................ 1882 – 1897
Rev. James J. Sullivan, C.M. ....................................................................................... 1897 – 1901
Rev. Patrick McHale, C.M. ......................................................................................... 1901 – 1906
Rev. John W. Moore, C.M. ........................................................................................ 1906 – 1925
Rev. John J. Cloonan, C.M. ....................................................................................... 1925 – 1931
Rev. Thomas F. Ryan, C.M. ........................................................................................ 1931 – 1935
Rev. Edward J. Walsh, C.M. ....................................................................................... 1935 – 1942
Rev. William J. Mahoney, C.M. .................................................................................. 1942 – 1947
Rev. John A. Flynn, C.M. ........................................................................................... 1947 – 1961
Rev. Edward J. Burke, C.M. ....................................................................................... 1961 – 1965
Rev. Joseph T. Cahill, C.M. ........................................................................................ 1965 – 1989
Rev. Donald J. Harrington, C.M. ................................................................................ 1989 – 2013
Rev. Joseph L. Levesque, C.M. ................................................................................... 2013 – 2014
Conrado “Bobby” Gempesaw, Ph.D. ........................................................................ 2014 –
Historic Milestones of St. John’s University
1865 – The Most Rev. John Loughlin, fi rst Roman Catholic Bishop of Brooklyn, reaches out to the Congregation of the Mission (the Vincentian Fathers) to establish “a day College where the youth of the City might fi nd advantages of a solid education.”
1867 – The Vincentian founders purchase three former farms in north-central Brooklyn to serve as the future site of St. John’s College.
1870 – St. John’s College is founded with 47 students and six faculty on Lewis Avenue in Brooklyn.
1880 – St. John’s awards its fi rst scholarships.
1906 – New York State charter grants St. John’s the powers of a university.
1908 – The School of Pedagogy is founded, admitting men and women. It is renamed The School of Education in 1955.
Men’s basketball team makes fi rst appearance.
1925 – School of Law is founded.
1927 – School of Accounting, Commerce, and Finance is established. It is renamed The Peter J. Tobin College of Business in 2000.
1928 – To accommodate growing enrollment, construction begins on the Schermerhorn Street building in downtown Brooklyn.
1929 – School of Pharmacy is established. In 2012, it is renamed the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences.
1933 – Name offi cially changes to St. John’s University, Brooklyn.
1936 – Future Queens campus, the Hillcrest Golf Course, is purchased by the Vincentians for the University’s relocation.
1954 – Name offi cially changes to St. John’s University, New York. Construction starts on St. John Hall, Queens campus.
1962 – The Junior College is established. It becomes part of the School of General Studies in 1968. The School becomes a four-year program named St. Vincent’s College in 1972 and is renamed the College of Professional Studies in 1999.
1964 – St. Augustine Hall opens on the Queens campus.
1971 – University merges with Notre Dame College to become the Staten Island campus.
1985 – First study abroad program, College Europa, launches in Budapest, Hungary.
1995 – St. John’s establishes a graduate campus in Rome, Italy, marking the beginning of the University’s global presence.
1999 – The fi rst residence halls are completed on the Queens campus.
2001 – University acquires The College of Insurance (which is renamed the School of Risk Management, Insurance, and Actuarial Science) and its Manhattan campus at 101 Murray Street.
2008 – Paris, France, campus is established.
2012 – Discover the World location opens in Seville, Spain.
2013 – Number of living alumni tops 170,000, with 80 percent living in the New York City area.
2014 – Manhattan campus relocates to 101 Astor Place.
REV. ELMER BAUER III, C.M. ’02MBAProvincial Treasurer
Eastern Province of the Congregation of the Mission
JOHN O. BRENNAN, ESQ. ’90LAttorney/Partner
Ryan, Brennan & Donnelly LLP
VERY REV. MICHAEL J. CARROLL, C.M. ’09HON, VICE CHAIR
Provincial SuperiorEastern Province of the Congregation of the Mission
PAUL M. CARROLL ’69CBA, ’71MBA, ’79APCRetired Banker
PATRICIA A. CASTEL, ESQ. ’74ED, ’77L, ’04HONAttorney at Law
WILLIAM L. COLLINS ’76C, ’12HONChief Executive Offi cer
Brencourt Capital Management
REV. GREGORY P. COZZUBBO, C.M.Superior
St. Vincent’s Seminary
REV. KEVIN G. CREAGH, C.M., ED.D. ’91SVC, ’04PDVice President for Mission and Ministry
Niagara University
PETER P. D’ANGELO ’78MBA, ’06HON, CHAIR
PresidentCaxton Alternative Management LP
PAUL J. EVANSON ’63CBA, ’10HONRetired Chairman and Chief Executive Offi cer
Allegheny Energy
MARGARET M. FITZPATRICK, S.C., ED.D. ’00HONPresident
St. Thomas Aquinas College
REV. MSGR. OTTO L. GARCIA, J.C.D. ’89HONPastor
St. Joan of Arc Roman Catholic Church
CONRADO “BOBBY” GEMPESAW, PH.D.President
St. John’s University
REV. JOHN W. GOULDRICK, C.M. ’99HONTheology Faculty/Formation Adviser
St. John’s SeminaryCamarillo, CA
SUZANNE M. HALPIN ’78SVC, ’86MBA, ’13HONExecutive Vice President
Rubenstein Communications, Inc.
WILLIAM J. JANETSCHEK ’84CBAMember/Chief Financial Offi cer
Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. LP
SR. CAROL KEEHAN, D.C. ’01HONPresident and Chief Executive Offi cer
Catholic Health Association
REV. GERARD H. LUTTENBERGER, C.M., S.T.D. ’11HONAssistant Provincial and Provincial
Director of Formation Eastern Province of the Congregation of the Mission
REV. ROBERT P. MALONEY, C.M., S.T.D. ’95HONAssistant to the Superior General
Eastern Province of the Congregation of the Mission
TERESA MASON, ESQ. ’79SVC, ’02HON, SECRETARY
Managing Partner for Client DevelopmentBahnMulter LLP
JOSEPH M. MATTONE, SR., ESQ. ’53C, ’55L, ’94HONChairman and Chief Executive Offi cer
Mattone Group LLC
JOSEPH C. O’CONNOR ’82CBARetired Portfolio Manager
REV. HUGH O’DONNELL, C.M., S.T.D. ’00HONMember of the Chinese Province
Vincentian Residence
LEWIS RICE, JR. ’74SVCSenior Vice President of Global Security
and Trademark ProtectionEstee Lauder Companies, Inc.
LINDA S. SANFORD ’74ED, ’98HONSenior Vice President, Enterprise Transformation
IBM Corporation
JOSEPH H. SCHWARTZ ’70C, ’72MBA, ’09HONRetired Partner
Wellington Management Company LLP
BRIAN T. SHEA ’83CBAVice Chairman of BNY Mellon
Chief Executive Offi cer of Investment Services
PATRICIA C. SKARULIS ’66C, ’68GVice President and Chief Information Offi cer
Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center
MARY P. TOBIN ’00HONManaging Trustee
Tobin Family Foundation
Board of Trustees
Board Emeriti
HON. JOSEPH W. BELLACOSA ’59C, ’61L, ’87HONRetired–NYC Court of Appeals Judge and Retired–Law School Dean
JEROME BELSON ’48L, ’80HONPresident, Associated Builders and Owners of Greater New York, Inc.
BRUCE R. BENT ’61CBA, ’79HONDouble Rock Corporation
SR. VIRGINIA ANN BROOKS, D.C.Mission Formation and Hospitality, Mater Dei Campus
CAPT. JAMES S. C. CHAO ’65MBA, ’79HONChairman, Foremost Group
RICHARD F. CHAPDELAINE ’84HONRetired Chairman of the Board, Chapdelaine Companies
NICK DAVATZES ‘62C, ‘64G, ’95HONChief Executive Offi cer Emeritus, A&E Television Networks
JAMES J. GAFFNEY ’63CBA, ’07HONInterim Management and Board Representation
DENIS P. KELLEHER ’65CBA, ’91HON, CHAIR EMERITUSChairman, Wall Street Access
BERNARD J. KELLY ’73HONRetired Vice President, George A. Fuller Company
MARY ANN LAWLOR ’61UC, ’80HONRetired–Educator and Attorney
REV. JOSEPH L. LEVESQUE, C.M., S.T.D. ’90HONPresident Emeritus, Niagara University
THOMAS E. MCINERNEY ’64UC, ’01HON, CHAIR EMERITUSChief Executive Offi cer, Bluff Point Associates
REV. THOMAS F. MCKENNA, C.M. ’73G, ’02HONFormer Provincial Superior, Eastern Province of the Congregation of the Mission
ARTHUR J. MIRANTE II, ESQ. ’68L, ’98HONPrincipal and Tri-State President, Avison Young
WILLIAM J. MONTGORIS ’67CBA, ’88HONRetired–Chief Operating Offi cer, The Bear Stearns Companies, Inc.
HON. FRANKLIN W. MORTON, JR. ’48L, ’85HONRetired–Justice, Supreme Court of the State of New York
PEGGY MURRAIN ’83ED.D., ’98HONRetired–Assistant Superintendent for Personnel and Administration, Amityville School District
MARTIN A. STEIN ’65C, ’96HONRetired–Vice Chairman, Bank of America
HON. MILTON L. WILLIAMS ’93HONRetired–Associate Justice, New York State Supreme Court, Apellate Division
Board of Governors
BRIAN V. BREHENY ’90CBA, ’96LPartner, Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP
THERESA V. BROWN-EDWARDS, ESQ. ’97LCo-Founding Member and Partner,
Darby|Brown-Edwards LLC
JOHN H. CAREW, JR. ’59C, ’00HONPresident and Sales Strategist, Jack Carew &
Associates, Cincinnati, OH
ENES J. CARNESECCADirector, Diocese of Rockville CentreOffi ce of Institutional Advancement
REV. GREGORY P. COZZUBBO, C.M., VICE CHAIRSuperior, St. Vincent’s Seminary
LAURA WEBER CRANSTON, R.PH.President, Cranston & Associates LLC
MAUREEN G. DEPP ’76NDCRetired Equity Portfolio Manager, Loomis Sayles
ROBERT J. FUENTES, PHARM.D. ’77Pdba Drug InfoNomics LLC
CONRADO “BOBBY” GEMPESAW, PH.D.President, St. John’s University
ANITA GOMEZ-PALACIO ’65ED, ’89PDRetired-Executive Director, Operations for
the Council of School Supervisors & Administrators (CSA)
CAROL A. GRESSER ’59ED, ’08HONFormer President, NYC Board of Education
MARIE E. KAISER NAPOLI, ESQ. ’89C, ’93LFormer Senior Partner,
Napoli, Kaiser and Bern, LLP
ROBERT KALENKA ’84CBA, ’91MBAChief Operating Offi cer, Investor Communication
Solutions, Broadridge Financial Solutions
DENIS P. KELLEHER, ESQ. ’93LAttorney at Law, Clayman & Rosenberg LLP
HERBERT J. KETT ’54P, ’79HONRetired Vice Chairman, Genovese Drug Stores
FRANK L. KURRE ’84CBAManaging Partner-Metro NY and New England
Market Territory, Grant Thornton LLP
ANTONY LOPRESTI, ESQ. ’08LSenior Vice President, Avison Young
MICHAEL X. MATTONE, ESQ. ’91LChief Financial Offi cer, Mattone Group LLC
REV. EMMET J. NOLAN, C.M.Pastor, Our Lady of Good Counsel
CHARLES M. PILUSO ’76SVC, ’78G, ’86MBAPresident, Data Storage Corporation
KEVIN F. REED ’75CRetired-Managing Director, Citigroup Asset
Management
HON. REINALDO E. RIVERA ’76L, ’06HONNew York State Supreme Court, Appellate Division,
Second Judicial Department
MARY CASLIN ROSS ’75CVisiting Senior Fellow, Classroom, Inc., and
The New Criterion
JOSEPH H. SCHWARTZ ’70C, ’72MBA, ’09HON, CHAIR
Retired Partner, Wellington Management Company LLP
JAMES J. SHANNON ’87MBASenior Partner and Chief Operating Offi cer,
Indus Capital Partners LLC
PETER J. TOBIN ’65CBA, ’96HONRetired-Dean Emeritus of
The Peter J. Tobin College of Business
TARIK S. TURNER ’98CSenior Vice President, US Sales Trading, Macquarie
Capital (USA), Inc.
Investiture Planning Committee
ROBERT A. MANGIONE ’77P, ‘79GP, ‘93PD, ‘99ED.D.ProvostCo-chair
HALLIE G. SAMMARTINO, PH.D.Vice President for Marketing and Communications
Co-chair
CHRISTOPHER EATON ’15L, President, Student Bar AssociationKATHRYN T. HUTCHINSON, PH.D. ’92G, Vice President for Student Affairs
ROBERT KOEHLER ’15TCB, President, Student Government, Inc.THOMAS J. LAWRENCE, Vice President for Public Safety
CAROLYN MADAIO, Administrative Assistant to the PresidentNUNZIATINA A. MANULI ’97MBA, Assistant Vice President for University Events
VICTORIA SANTANGELO ’98C, ’01GED, Associate Vice President for University MinistryREV. BERNARD M. TRACEY, C.M. ’70C, Executive Vice President for Mission
KONRAD TUCHSCHERER, PH.D., Associate Professor of HistorySCOTT A. WILLIAMS, Associate Vice President of Alumni Relations
Offi cers of Administration
CONRADO “BOBBY” GEMPESAW, PH.D.President
REV. BERNARD M. TRACEY. C.M. ’70CExecutive Vice President for Mission
ROBERT A. MANGIONE ’77P, ‘79GP, ‘93PD, ‘99ED.D.
Provost
MARTHA K. HIRSTExecutive Vice President,
Chief Operating Offi cer, and Treasurer
JOSEPH E. OLIVA, ESQ. ’91CBA, ’94LSecretary of the University and General Counsel
MARY HARPER HAGANSenior Vice President,
Human Resources and Strategic Planning
JEFFREY W. FAGEN, PH.D.Dean, St. John’s College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
MICHAEL SAMPSON, PH.D.Dean, The School of Education
MICHAEL A. SIMONS, J.D.Dean, School of Law
VICTORIA L. SHOAF, PH.D., C.P.A.Dean, The Peter J. Tobin College of Business
RUSSELL J. DIGATE, PH.DDean, College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
KATHLEEN VOUTÉ MACDONALD, ED.D.Dean, College of Professional Studies
THERESA M. MAYLONEDean, University Libraries
Deans
“OLD ST. JOHN‘S”Thy Children here today, galore,
Old St. John’s! Our dear St. John’s!
And true will they be ever more,
Old St. John’s! Our dear St. John’s!
Thy colors bright, the Red and White,
We’ll wave aloft from morn ‘til night,
Victorious, we’ll show our might,
Old St. John’s! Our dear St. John’s!
From fervent hearts we breathe our prayer,
Old St. John’s! Our dear St. John’s!
As we commend thee to His care,
Old St. John’s! Our dear St. John’s!
That He will guard thee by His might,
And be thy shield in every fi ght,
Thou champion of sacred rite,
Old St. John’s! Our dear St. John’s!
Alma Mater
Words by Rev. Carl Rosensteel, C.M., and Rev. Thomas F. Ryan, C.M.