light worldthe campaign newsletter of boston college winter 2013, vol. 6, no. 1

THE TWIN PILLARS OF FAITH AND FAMILY

have long buttressed Shelly and Ralph Stayer, P’14,

in their personal and professional lives.

Amiable and engaging, the couple embrace the

Midwest values that they have long espoused at

Johnsonville Sausage, the Wisconsin-based meat

producer that Ralph, who serves as chairman and

CEO, built into a flourishing international brand.

“In this world, it’s important to be a person of

conviction,” says Ralph Stayer. “We can’t merely

live for ourselves, but instead we need to be there

for others.”

This driving spirit, akin to the Ignatian ideals of

Boston College, led the Stayers to generously donate

$10 million to the University to support and name

the 300-student residence hall at St. Ignatius Gate.

“We believe in the University’s mission, in

balancing an outstanding education rooted in the

liberal arts with a profound commitment to service,”

says Shelly Stayer. “We searched for the perfect

giving opportunity and found it where BC’s

students live.”

More than 300 alumni, family, friends, and

students joined the couple for the Sept. 7 building

dedication, highlighted by a tuneful appearance

from the “Screaming Eagles” Marching Band and a

Johnsonville-catered cookout for the undergraduates

who now call Stayer Hall home.

INVESTING IN THE HEIGHTS

Stayer Hall houses a community of international

students—and this resonated with the couple, who

continue to expand their business overseas. Shelly

Stayer also cites her daughter’s affection for BC and

the bonds she’s forged in her own residence halls as

other compelling reasons to give.

For many Boston College students, friends

become like family, but the Stayers were surprised

to feel the same way as BC parents. “Our conversa-

tions with alumni and other parents, and especially

with the University’s leaders, have served to confirm

that BC is an institution that lives its values,” says

Ralph Stayer, who recently joined BC’s Board of

Trustees. “We always want to be part of the Boston

College community.”

Light the World campaign gifts, like the Stayers’,

that enhance the BC campus remain critical as

the University evolves, both in terms of its physi-

cal footprint and in the number and quality of

academic programs offered to its students. Nam-

ing opportunities are available across the Heights,

including those supporting Stokes Hall, BC’s new

183,000-square-foot center for the humanities.

At the Stayer Hall dedication, University

President William P. Leahy, S.J., emphasized

the significance of the couple’s

philanthropy, stating that such

commitments “provide a living

and learning environment that

fosters community, engage-

ment, and personal growth.”

MAKING BC A PRIORITY

The Stayer family feels

strongly that BC should

be among the key

causes they support.

The couple have

built several Boys & Girls Clubs in the Midwest and

are active in the United Way. Their dedication to as-

sisting younger generations extends to the Golisano

Children’s Museum of Naples (Fla.), where Shelly

Stayer serves on the board of directors and takes a

keen interest in fundraising.

“I’ve always loved selling something I believe in,”

says Shelly Stayer, who also co-owns Naples-based

Grace and Shelly’s Cupcakes. “I know people want

to invest in something they can believe in, too.

“Boston College certainly fits the bill. When you

support BC, you are advancing an institution that

truly cares about its students and prepares them to

make a difference in the world.” ▪

Staying Power

Legacies CountBequest intentions drive campaign towardfundraising goal pages 4–5

inside

Parental GuidanceBC parent leaders emerge as dynamicforce on campus page 6

Game On ▶New Athletics Director Brad Bates embraces “Ever to Excel” motto

back cover

residence hall named for boston college parents shelly and ralph stayer

We searched for the perfect giving opportunity and found it where BC’s students live.”—Shelly Stayer, P’14

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Shelly and Ralph Stayer, P’14, feel a familial connection to the University’s mission and have energized Boston College with a gift naming a prominent residence hall at the Heights.

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Stayer Hall at St. Ignatius Gate

campaign chairsCharles I. Clough, Jr., ’64 and Gloria L. Clough, MDiv’90, MS’96

William J. Geary ’80 and Kristi J. Geary

Kathleen M. McGillycuddy NC’71

conveningcampaign chairsMargot C. Connell, H’09

John M. Connors, Jr., ’63, H’07, and Eileen M. Ahearn Connors ’66, MSW’95

Peter S. Lynch ’65, H’95, and Carolyn A. Lynch, H’09

Patrick T. Stokes ’64 and Anna-Kristina L. Stokes

Drake G. Behrakis ’86Boston Region

Peter W. Bell ’86 and Marilee Denelle Bell ’87Boston College Fund

Matthew J. Botica ’72 and Christine C. BoticaChicago Region

Robert A. Ferris ’63 and Evelyn J. FerrisNorthern California Region

David T. Griffith ’68Legacy Gifts

Ronald W. Hovsepian ’83Boston Region

T.J. Maloney ’75New York Region

Stephen P. Murray ’84New York Region

David P. O’Connor ’86New York Region

Thomas P. O’Neill III ’68Gasson Society

Vincent J. Quealy, Jr., ’75Boston College AlumniAssociation

Editor: Matthew Bellico

Contributors: Melissa Baern, Betsy McLain, Shannon Parks, and Craig Schroeder

Designer: Bob Monahan

Photographers: Shannon Barry, Gretchen Ertl, Channing Johnson, Rose Lincoln, and John Quackenbos

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campaign leadership

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theL I G H T

W O R L D

A BELOVED BOSTON COLLEGE

tradition celebrated its 20th anniversary

by breaking records and ushering in a

new era. Pops on the Heights: The

Barbara and Jim Cleary Scholarship

Gala raised more than $3.3 million for

scholarships on Sept. 28. During the

festivities, maestro Keith Lockhart and

the Boston Pops Esplanade Orchestra

filled Conte Forum with music and

magic with help from the University

Chorale and special guests Harry

Connick, Jr., and Branford Marsalis.

Chaired by Cyndy and John Fish, P’13,

the event was renamed for Barbara

Cleary, P’84, ’89, and gala founder and

longtime BC Trustee James F. Cleary

’50, H’93, who passed away in Febru-

ary 2012. In total, Cleary’s brainchild

has raised more than $21 million since

1993 for the Pops Scholarship Fund,

which provides financial aid to deserving

undergraduates.

Traditionally held on Parents’ Week-

end, Pops on the Heights is a unique

opportunity for families to enjoy a spec-

tacular concert while making a tangible

impact in the lives of BC students.

For Lynne and Christopher Mills,

P’13, ’16, who live in London, supporting

the event was important even though

they were unable to attend. “We hope

that through our gift, other families will

be able to experience the tremendous

positive effect that this University has

had on our sons,” says Chris Mills. ▪

MUSIC MAGICAND

on the HeightsPops Turns 20 in Style

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GOLD PARTICIPATION Q A&

WHAT CAN ALL ALUMNI DO TO

ENHANCE TODAY’S BC EXPERIENCE?

The best rule I can think of is: “Pay it

forward.” The reason we had an

awesome BC experience is because of

those who came before us. We have to

keep in mind that our actions can

benefit current students and

soon-to-be alums. We can

grow that mentality by

engaging as alumni and

building a network with the

newest generation. ▪

—DAVID LEVY ’06

WHAT IS THE GOLD COUNCIL’S

TOP PRIORITY?

After their four years on campus,

Boston College graduates leave with a

sense of pride and overall enthusiasm

for BC. Our priority is to ensure that

recent grads continue that excitement

by staying involved, remaining

engaged, and financially

supporting the school that

we all love and want to see

continue to flourish.

—THOMAS MCGRATH ’04

HOW WILL THE COUNCIL DRIVE EXCITEMENT FOR

THE CAMPAIGN AMONG YOUNG ALUMNI?

The council expects to create meaningful events,

especially those that mimic the undergraduate

experience, and to promote the benefits of making a

financial gift. Furthermore, it’s important that we convey

the significant role that young alumni can have in aiding

the success and goals of the overall cam-

paign. Since the Light the World campaign

launch in 2008, BC GOLD has increased

the number of young alumni donors to

more than 6,000—a growth of nearly

65 percent.

—DANIELLE V. AURIEMMA ’10

Discover how BC GOLD Leadership Council Co-chairs Danielle V. Auriemma ’10, David Levy ’06, and Thomas McGrath ’04 are educating fellow

“Graduates Of the Last Decade” on the importance of being active alumni.

Discover the power of BC GOLD at www.bc.edu/gold.

Make a $1-million gift today and receive a $500,000 match from an anonymous donor to establish an

assistant professorship at Boston College.

your gift + sesquicentennial challenge

= new professorship

To learn more, contact Beth McDermott, associate vice president for capital giving,

at beth.mcdermott@bc.edu.

Invest in the next generation of outstanding BC faculty.

Like many alumni, Ronald Hovsepian ’83 is

part of a large Boston College family. His

brother, Rich ’81, was the first Hovsepian

to attend college, and the rest followed his lead to

Chestnut Hill. Eagles in the clan include several

of Ron’s siblings and cousins as well as his three

elder children: John ’09, Courtney ’10, and

Kathryn, currently a junior. Son Thomas, though

in eighth grade, is already eyeing the Heights.

“When this family gets a good idea, we stick

with it,” says Ron Hovsepian, co-chair of the

Boston Campaign Leadership Council and

president and CEO of IntraLinks, a provider of

business collaboration solutions.

Now, he and his wife, Megan, want to help

other families find a similar path to scholarly

success. The couple have established the Ronald

W. Hovsepian Scholarship Fund and the Ronald

W. Hovsepian Family Scholarship Fund, provid-

ing financial aid to deserving undergraduates.

“As a parent, you hope that your children will

find opportunities that help them maximize their

potential,” says Megan Hovsepian. “BC has

proven extraordinary for our own children, and

it’s deeply satisfying to help other families tap

into those possibilities.” Gifts like these are cru-

cial because they enable the University to meet its

long-standing commitment of accepting students

without regard to their economic situation—and

then ensuring that those students have the finan-

cial resources they need to attend BC.

The Hovsepians have also helped the University

strengthen its academic standing by endowing

the Ronald W. Hovsepian Faculty Research Fund

in the Carroll School of Management, which each

year can support critical investigations and real-

world applications in such disciplines as business

law and information systems.

Through all their gifts, the couple have em-

braced the BC experience in a way that remains

personally relevant and highly rewarding.

“Now that our children are at the University,

I love seeing how those Boston College

values are passed to this generation,” says

Ron Hovsepian. “Megan and I are truly happy

to help today’s deserving students while advanc-

ing BC at the same time. Our giving comes from

the heart.” ▪

Family TiesGenerational Connections Lead to Research and Financial Aid Gifts

Megan and I are truly happy to help today’s deserving students while advancing BC at the same time. Our giving comes from the heart.”—Ron Hovsepian ’83, P’09, ’10, ’14

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Megan and Ronald Hovsepian ’83, P’09, ’10, ’14

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hanks to a new initiative, donors who include

Boston College in their estate plans can now

play an even greater role in the success of Light

the World’s fundraising goal. Legacy gifts have

long been crucial to the University’s growth and success. But

today, as BC celebrates its Sesquicentennial, forward-thinking

benefactors can include a bequest provision as a meaningful

part of their overall campaign pledge.

“The BC community has responded with great enthusiasm

to our ongoing campaign push to increase the number of

legacy gifts,” says Kathleen M. McGillycuddy NC’71, Board of

Trustees chair and Light the World campaign co-chair.

“The University wishes to further recognize the critical

difference these benefactors and their support play in our

mission by counting their planned gifts alongside all other

campaign commitments. I hope more BC donors follow their

example by ensuring that the next generation of Eagles ben-

efits from an outstanding student experience.”

Serving a Vital Need

Since the campaign launch, more than 900 alumni, par-

ents, and friends have helped secure the University’s bright

future by making legacy commitments that will bolster its

financial stability and fuel its continued success. This record-

Giving in FriendshipBoston College, nursing graduates and longtime friends

Charlene Rose Gottlieb ’77 and Sandy Chevrette Hughes ’77

balanced courses like Pathophysiology and Maternal Child

Health with rink time as teammates on the first BC women’s ice hockey

team. Though they lost touch after graduation, they would meet again at

Reunion Weekend in 2007.

As Gottlieb and Hughes renewed their friendship, both discovered their

love for BC had resulted in a desire to support tomorrow’s students. They

thought legacy gifts could be an ideal vehicle but were concerned about

the process.

“Frankly, I felt a legacy gift was out of my reach,” says Gottlieb. “But I

soon learned that there is an opportunity for all of us to make a gift and

help tomorrow’s Eagles benefit from a BC education.”

She and Hughes are proud that their legacy commitments, made through

a life insurance policy and a retirement plan, respectively, will combine

with other planned gifts to bolster their school’s future.

“The Connell School of Nursing is one of the best in the nation,” says

Hughes, “and I want to ensure it continues to educate nurses who balance

exceptional skill with compassionate care.”

Both alumnae chose to designate their gifts directly to the school and

support its most urgent future needs, including student aid, medical

equipment upgrades, cocurricular programming, and faculty research.

They decided to make their gifts in honor of their 35th reunion last

year—joining a widening circle of graduates who view the occasion as an

excellent time to make a legacy commitment.

The perspective a reunion provides can help alumni better reflect on their

own experiences. “I was the first one in my family to go to college, and BC

gave me options,” says Gottlieb. “Attending Boston College validated every

dream my parents ever had for me, and I want to be able to help others in

financial need.”

The two friends now see each other more often and meet fellow

graduates at Shaw Society events on campus, whether at game watches,

museum tours, or continuing education seminars.

“For so many reasons, making my legacy commitment was such a

wonderful decision,” continues Hughes. “A legacy gift does not cost you

anything now and will continue to strengthen BC for all.” ▪

$10,000 Underwrite student programming at the School of Theology and Ministry

$25,000 Provide an annual need-based scholarship to a deserving undergraduate

$60,000 Cover travel expenses for BC Law students participating in legal competitions nationwide

bequest intentions propel campaign forward

A Lasting Legacy

NUMBERSBy the

Make an Impact with Legacy Gifts

TCHARLENE ROSE GOTTLIEB ’77NATICK, MASS.

SANDY CHEVRETTE HUGHES ’77 NEEDHAM, MASS.

A legacy gift does not cost you anything now and will continue to strengthen BC for all.”

—Sandy Chevrette Hughes ’77

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At

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setting wave of philanthropy has increased membership to

more than 2,300 in BC’s Shaw Society, named in honor of

Joseph Coolidge Shaw, S.J., who helped establish Boston

College with his legacy gifts.

However, BC still lags its peers significantly in terms of

legacy giving. For instance, Notre Dame receives approxi-

mately 17 times the number of bequests annually as Boston

College and, therefore, can better plan for future growth.

To capitalize on BC’s recent strides, the University will

count bequest provisions as well as beneficiary designations,

such as those made in a retirement plan or life insurance

policy, toward the campaign total. Donors may name Boston

College as a partial or whole beneficiary of these assets and,

as with other legacy gifts, may direct their philanthropy to the

school or program of their choice.

Benefactors who will be at least 60 years of age by Dec. 31,

2016, will have their gifts counted toward the campaign’s

fundraising goal. But regardless of one’s age, every legacy gift

helps to ensure that BC remains strong for future genera-

tions and paves the way for the University’s continued rise.

“I am deeply grateful to our donors making legacy gifts,”

says University President William P. Leahy, S.J. “Their

generosity and commitment will have a lasting impact on

Boston College.”

Strengthening Student Aid here is a beautiful symmetry to the relationship that Mary ’79 and

Terry Belton ’78 enjoy with Boston College.

The couple met as undergraduates—during a Halloween party

on Upper Campus—and took the life lessons they learned at the Heights

into their marriage. They also translated the scholarly skills they secured

into their careers: Mary was a correspondent with The Associated Press

Radio Network until her retirement, while Terry is managing director at

JPMorgan Chase & Co., in Chicago.

Today, four of their five children have attended the University—and the

Beltons have found the BC experiences of their sons and daughter to be

reassuringly similar to their own.

“As Boston College has become increasingly competitive, BC’s commit-

ment to the liberal arts has stayed constant,” says Terry Belton. “And the

student body is remarkable. My children’s friends are very much like the

friends that we made there: smart, articulate individuals who genuinely

care about the world.”

The couple decided to establish the Belton Family Scholarship Fund in

2006 to assist just such students. “We want BC to remain a place that wel-

comes talented kids, regardless of their financial situation,” explains Mary

Belton. “We take the University’s dedication to need-blind admission very

seriously and want to do our part to ensure this policy continues.”

Like a growing number of donors, the Beltons recently complemented

their financial aid fund with a bequest that will benefit their scholarship.

While their fund will last in perpetuity, the couple’s legacy commitment

will better enable it to keep pace with the rising cost of education, thus

ensuring their scholarship helps more students receive a BC education

over the decades.

“Much to our surprise, the process was quite straightforward,” says Terry

Belton. “We simply had our lawyer draw up the bequest when we made

other changes to our will and allocated a fixed sum to our alma mater.”

In many respects, the Beltons felt like their commitment was the right fit

for their needs.

“Our legacy gift proved to be an excellent way to strengthen our family

fund,” he adds. “In the future, our children will be able to support this

scholarship, too, so it’s great to know that we will help create a BC giving

tradition.” ▪

bequest intentions propel campaign forward

A Lasting Legacy

NUMBERSBy the

Make an Impact with Legacy Gifts

$100,000 Sponsor a four-month exhibition at the McMullen Museum of Art

$500,000 Establish an endowed faculty research fund that will enable pro-fessors and students to investigate press-ing scientific or social issues

Learn more about legacy giving opportu-nities at www.bc.edu/legacygiving or contact Director of Gift Planning Sue Ramsey ’91 at sue.ramsey@bc.edu.

MARY ’79 AND TERRY BELTON ’78, P’10, ’11, ’13, ’15KENILWORTH, ILL.

In the future, our children will be able to support this scholarship, too, so it’s great to know that we will help create a BC giving tradition.”

—Terry Belton ’78, P’10, ’11, ’13, ’15

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For OthersBC Parents Open a Path to the Heights

Margaret and Alfred F. Kelly, Jr., P’09, ’11, ’13, ’16

There were times when Ron Sargent,

P’14, lay awake wondering how he’d

afford college. But a much-needed

scholarship gave him the financial means to

pursue his studies and placed him on a path

to become chairman and CEO of Staples, Inc.

Now he and his wife, Jill, are doing their best

to make sure some of

the University’s most

talented students sleep

through the night.

The couple recently

established an endowed

scholarship that bene-

fits undergraduates who

couldn’t otherwise af-

ford higher education—

a timely commitment,

given that seven in 10

Boston College students

now receive some form

of financial assistance.

“The world is filled

with incredibly gifted

young people who just

need an opportunity

to succeed,” says Ron

Sargent. “If we can offer

them that chance, we

are glad to do so.”

The Sargents view

Boston College as a community where stu-

dents can make the most of their abilities,

believing that BC offers them singular prepa-

ration to enter a competitive job market—and

to contribute to a society in need.

Says Jill Sargent, “We see the personal

growth of our own son. And we appreciate

that BC not only offers rigorous coursework

but also combines that study with a mission

to graduate individuals who will then use

their educations to improve people’s lives.”

Ron Sargent has contributed to the

University’s success for more than a decade

as a member of the board of advisors at the

Carroll School of Management. During this

time, the Carroll School

has experienced a trans-

formation under Dean

Andy Boynton ’78, P’13,

who instituted the

groundbreaking Portico

course that infuses the

first-year business

curriculum with an

ethical foundation and

who has overseen the

school’s rise to ninth in

the latest Bloomberg

Businessweek undergrad-

uate rankings.

Similar achieve-

ments can be seen

throughout the

University, whether in

the recent completion

of Stokes Hall or in the

continued growth of

the PULSE Program for

Service Learning, and

each instance reinforces the financial decision

of a couple who know the value of student aid.

“Many donors give to Boston College

because of what the University meant to

them,” says Ron Sargent. “But I encourage

alumni and parents to give for what BC can

mean to so many others.” ▪

AS A NEW INITIATIVE OF THE PARENTS’

Leadership Council, the President’s Roundtable

will engage those Boston College parents who

are among the Light the World campaign’s most

generous benefactors in an ongoing dialogue with

the University’s leadership. Margaret and Alfred F.

Kelly, Jr., parents of two current BC students and

two alumni, will helm the group.

Working closely with University President

William P. Leahy, S.J., and Senior Vice President

for University Advancement James J. Husson, the

roundtable will spearhead leadership engagement

initiatives while providing Boston College with

valuable perspective and counsel. Members of

the President’s Roundtable will both inspire and

encourage new parents to include BC among their

top philanthropic priorities.

“As the parents of four Eagles, Peggy and I are

very invested in Boston College,” says Al Kelly.

“The University provides an extraordinary

environment for our children—challenging,

exciting, and nurturing—and it’s deeply satisfy-

ing to give back some of our time and financial

resources in order to help BC fulfill its mission

through the campaign.”

Since the campaign launch, more than

125 parents of enrolled BC students have made

gifts of $250,000 or more to the campaign,

establishing vital new endowments for financial

aid and faculty research; funding core University

initiatives, including those enhancing student

programming; and supporting new building

projects, such as Stokes Hall.

“Parents have a unique and personal apprecia-

tion for the important work of Boston College,”

says Husson. “It’s inspiring that so many of our

parents are making such significant philanthropic

investments in the campaign. We look forward to

growing this community with the help of the Presi-

dent’s Roundtable.” ▪

Learn more about the President’s Roundtable

by contacting Director of Parent Development

Nicole Cherubini at nicole.cherubini@bc.edu.

Jill and Ron Sargent, P’14 Many donors

give to Boston College because of what the University meant to them. But I encourage alumni and parents to give for what BC can mean to so many others.”—Ron Sargent, P’14

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President’s Roundtable Sparks Parents

Dialogue

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The Ignatian Circle at Boston College

The Ignatian Circle recognizes those benefactors whose lifetime gifts to Boston College total more than $1 million. The philanthropic leadership demonstrated by Ignatian Circle members advances the University’s mission in myriad ways. Their generosity reflects the ideals of Jesuit, Catholic education as envisioned and defined by Ignatius of Loyola, founder of the Society of Jesus.

Campus statue of St. Ignatius made possible through the generosity of Sally Engelhard Pingree and the Engelhard Foundation

Honoring Ignatian Values

Getting on Board

Tammy ’85, MEd’87, and Steven Barry ’85, P’14 | Westport, Conn.

As Boston College strives to “light the world,” members of its Board of Trustees are the

stewards of the flame. Trustees advance the University’s mission through their excellent

counsel, exemplary leadership, and generous financial support.

In September, five new and returning board members embraced this vision

(pictured, left to right, with Chair Kathleen M. McGillycuddy NC’71

and Fr. Leahy):

u Ralph C. Stayer, P’14, chairman and CEO, Johnsonville Sausage

u Michael H. Devlin II ’88, managing director, Curragh Capital Advisors

u Joseph L. Hooley III ’79, P’10, chairman and CEO, State Street Corporation

u Patrick Carney ’70, P’95, ’98, ’99, ’05, chairman and CEO, Claremont Companies

Not pictured:u Mario J. Gabelli, P’90, ’94, ’95, ’00, ’11, chairman and CEO, GAMCO Investors

New Trustees Welcome Leadership Role

Trustee Geary Receives Carney Medal

THE UNIVERSITY PRESENTED FORMER

Board of Trustees Chair William J.

Geary ’80 with the Andrew Carney Medal

for Distinguished Lay Leadership in

recognition of his superior stewardship.

The medal, which was presented at the

annual September board meeting, honors

the vibrant partnership between the

University’s Jesuit leaders and its lay

men and women trustees. Current Chair

Kathleen M. McGillycuddy NC’71 com-

mended Geary’s service, remarking that

he “set a high standard for charismatic

leadership, thoughtful guidance, and loyal

support of the University he loves.”

The Barry family knows more than most

how BC’s Ignatian values can sharpen one’s

perspective.

“Our lives have been immeasurably enriched by

Boston College,” says Steven Barry ’85, P’14. “My

wife, Tammy, and I found each other on the first

day of orientation. Our personal and professional

development is rooted at BC.” Now their son,

Matthew, is carrying on the tradition at the

Carroll School of Management, while their daughter

Courtney will enter the Connell School of Nursing

in September.

Steve Barry, a managing director at Goldman

Sachs, first gave back to BC as an advisory board

member of the Center for Asset Management, a

Carroll School initiative that aligns top financial

services companies and professionals with Finance

Department faculty. Through the BC Connections

Program, Tammy Barry ’85, MEd’87, also grew her

University relationship, mentoring Lynch School of

Education students who, like her, wanted to work

with children with multiple disabilities.

These initial volunteer experiences solidified

their belief in the University’s mission and spurred

them to make a generous financial commitment to

ensure those values are lived on campus every day.

“We wanted other young people to have the same

opportunities that influenced us so powerfully,” says

Tammy Barry, explaining how they decided to estab-

lish the Steven M. and Tammy J. Barry Fellowship

Fund, which provides scholarship assistance for

Lynch School graduate students with financial need.

They later endowed the Barry Faculty Research

Fund for the Carroll School of Management and

have made both current-use and endowed gifts to

support the BC Band. Most recently, the couple

created the Barry Family Scholarship to assist

deserving undergraduates.

The Barrys view their Light the World campaign

gifts as an investment in the University’s future.

“BC benefits from tremendous leadership and

vision, and that must be backed by financial

resources,” says Steve Barry. “The needs are great,

but the rewards are enormous: a premier

university, a world-class faculty, a state-

of-the-art campus, and an outstanding

student body.”

As co-chair of the Wall Street

Council, Steve Barry hopes to leverage

the campaign’s momentum during

the council’s 25th anniversary year. In

particular, he welcomes the

opportunity to support BC’s renowned Presidential

Scholars Program while deepening the relationship

between the University and the financial services

industry.

“Through interviewing young job applicants,

I know that there is something special about BC

graduates,” says Steve Barry. “Beyond their con-

siderable intellectual skills, they are also self-aware

and socially conscious. The Jesuit threads that run

through their lives—the emphasis on personal

formation and service—really shine.” ▪

Tammy ’85, MEd’87, and Steven Barry ’85, P’14

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Five months into his new position, Director of Athletics Brad Bates is laying the

groundwork to help the Eagles soar both athletically and academically.

director of athletics brad bates

DIRECTOR OF ATHLETICS

Brad BatesQ&A

WHAT INITIALLY ATTRACTED YOU TO

BOSTON COLLEGE?

I love the school’s motto of “Ever to Excel.”

It perfectly captures the overarching mantra

that inspires daily excellence in all aspects

of life while accurately describing the

history and tradition of developing

scholars, athletes, and leaders. To belong

to a university with such lofty aspirations

and a proven track record of achievement

was a huge draw.

WHY IS IT MORE IMPORTANT THAN

EVER THAT BC GRADUATES TRUE

STUDENT-ATHLETES?

Boston College has one of the nation’s

top Graduation Success Rates, and

we need to continue to build on that

achievement as part of BC’s mission to

educate “the whole person.” When our

student-athletes graduate, we have an

obligation to ensure they are prepared

to succeed in any future endeavor.

HOW DO YOU DEFINE OUR ATHLETES’ EXCELLENCE?

Excellence should not be a part-time aspiration; rather it can

be achieved in meaningful ways every day. It should pervade all

aspects of our experiences and can be measured by degrees,

championships, service, and leadership. Our partnership with

BC alumni, parents, and friends in the Light the World campaign

affords us the opportunity to not only continue our growth in

those areas, but also to excel at an unprecedented level. ▪

View an extended interview online at www.bc.edu/bateschat.

light worldthe campaign newsletter of boston college

winter 2013, vol. 6, no. 1

office of university advancementcadigan alumni center140 commonwealth avenuechestnut hill, ma 02467–3808

www.bc.edu/ltw

Feb. 9Los Angeles, Calif.

Feb. 23Miami, Fla.

April 13Boston College

April 20San Francisco, Calif.

April 27New York, N.Y.

May 4Dublin, Ireland

June 15Chicago, Ill.

Save the following dates and learn more at www.bc.edu/150ontheroad.

Celebrate the University’s 150th anniversary with Sesquicentennial on the Road

Mark Your Calendars!

ACCOMPLISHED

ACCOMPLISHED

help bc prepare 150,000 meals for those in need during this special service project.

BC's new home for the humanities, Stokes Hall houses 36 classrooms, five academic departments, several student program offices, and plenty of signature spaces sure to make it a campus icon.

STOKES HALL OPENS

Take a tour and discover naming opportunities at www.bc.edu/buildstokes.