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Last summer, the John Felice Rome Center hosted its inaugural film festival, showing student-produced films to a standing-room only crowd and to great acclaim. Rick Martini,

the film-making professor at the JFRC, gave his students a bit of advice during the 2008 summer session, “Make it factual, make it entertaining, and not least of all, make it spark the audience’s interest.” Following those instructions, the six films created by 10 students in just a few short weeks exceeded every expectation.

Covering topics ranging from a profile of Professor Sergio Corsi in “Monkey Business” to a day in the life of a pizza, “La Pizza Vita,” each film found a unique way to tell its story. “La Pizza Vita” used only music and

lights, camera, action!

John Felice Rome Center students working on their film, "Sono Niente," about Gypsies in Rome.

images. “Rockwell” featured Peter Rockwell, son of famed painter and illustrator Norman Rockwell, as he talked about his experiences of becoming a successful artist in his own right, as well as his connection to his father. Through the words of those he has moved, “Pater Noster” illustrated the effect Father Chandler has had on the students, faculty, and staff of the JFRC during his tenure.

At the conclusion of the class, the filmmakers proudly showed their films at the first-ever JFRC film festival. The house was packed and the films were a great success. To see for yourself the wonderful work of these students, and to learn more about the inaugural semester of this class, please visit romecenterfilm.blogspot.com.

Q&A with jfrc clAss cAptAin 2

development office news 3

societÀ di donAtori honor roll 4–5

the forum 6–7

JFRC All-ClAss Reunion

April 18–19, 2009 Embassy of Italy Washington DC

Party at the Italian Embassy with your fellow JFRC alums

in the United States’ capital!

Visit luc.edu/romereunion

for more details.

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A junior at Saint Louis University and a business marketing major, Annie recently returned from her spring 2008 semester at the JFRC and is the newest class captain Q. How did you find out about the JFRC?

A. Some of my friends from SLU went and said they would do anything to go back there again. I was nervous

about spending a whole semester there, and the language barrier, but as soon as I arrived, I felt at

home.

Q: What was your favorite experience?

A: One of my favorite memories is of our trip to Tunisia. It was so well organized and such a great opportunity to go somewhere in Africa. We camped overnight in the Sahara, rode

camels, and even met up with some Tunisian law students. It was a great opportunity to

meet people from other parts of the world.

Q: Why did you choose to stay connected with the JFRC?

A: I was invited to be class president, as a liaison between my class, the JFRC, and the other alumni. The JFRC is something I feel strongly about and I want to stay involved to keep our class together and to stay connected with this place that has had such a large impact on my life.

D e A R F R I e n D S , This August marked another exciting school year at the John Felice Rome Center. Through each new class, I see the mission of our dear founder, John Felice, being fulfilled.

This past September I attended the launch gala of Partner: The Campaign for the Future of Loyola. The most remarkable part of the evening was seeing how many loyal supporters came

to celebrate what is the most ambitious campaign in the history of Loyola University Chicago and the Loyola University Health System. The John Felice Rome Center, naturally, is a very important part of the campaign’s goals.

It seems fitting to me that Loyola has chosen “Partner” as the theme of the current campaign. now is our chance to truly be partners in supporting the legacy John Felice established and to ensure that all of the students who come to Rome have a life-changing experience.

In the upcoming months I hope I have the pleasure of meeting even more of you as you travel here to Rome and I attend events in states across the country. Thank you for your support and encouragement—together we can keep the flame that links us in love and peace alive through the JFRC.

May God bless you and keep you and your families always,

Emilio Iodice Vice President and Director, John Felice Rome Center

For more information about the largest campaign in Loyola’s history,

please visit luc.edu/partner.

Greetings from emilio

Q&a with Annie Hinkel

Co n g r atS , E m i li o!

The JFRC community congratulates

Emilio Iodice, previously associate

provost and director of the JFRC, on

his new position as vice president and

director. He will now be a member

of the President’s Cabinet

at Loyola University

Chicago.

Elaine Kreuz, Emilio Iodice, Gemma Allen Nader (BS Loyola University Chicago ‘66), and Albert Nader

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A s you know, the Società di Donatori is comprised of alumni and friends of the JFRC who are dedicated to preserving its legacy. This group has grown

tremendously over the years and we are happy to announce that, as of July of this year, we have expanded the Società di Donatori to include more levels and more options for its current and potential members, including levels for young alumni.

To become a member, look for your letter in the mail in the coming months, or make your gift online at LUC.edu/JFRCgiving. If you have any questions or comments, please contact Robin Miller, annual giving officer, at rmiller@luc.edu or 312.915.6363.

Thank you all for your continued support, and with your help, we look forward to future successes this fiscal year!

JFRC alumni and friends gathered at Piper Hall on October 16 for an evening of friendly conversation and delightful wines. The purpose of the event was to recognize and thank all of the members of the Società di Donatori. This vital group represents the most generous and dedicated supporters of the JFRC.

A special “thanks” goes out to Dave Bruni (JFRC Spring ’97, JFRC Alumni Board) and Oyster Bay Wines for donating the wine for the event. If you weren’t able to attend, no worries! We’re making this an annual event.

See you there next year!

ciao from the Development office

Società di Donatori expands

However you decide to contribute, know that your generosity is appreciated and will go a long way toward securing the future of the JFRC.

For more information visit LUC.edu/JFRCgiving or contact annualgiving@luc.edu or 800.424.1513.

Ways to support the JFRC

outright gifts » you can give by check, credit card, gifts of stock, online, or automatic bank withdrawal.

plAnned gifts » you may choose to remember the JFRC in your will or estate plan. Visit LUC.edu/planned giving for more info.

mAtching gifts » many employers will match your charitable contributions. Check with your employer for more information.

Your gifts are crucial to the future of the JFRC and can be made in a variety of ways:

OnlInE » LUC.edu/JFRCGiving

by MaIl » John Felice Rome Center Loyola University Chicago Gift Processing Department 4336 Carol Stream, IL 60122

Gifts can be made:

Cerchia del $10,000 + Direttore

Illuminati $5,000–9,999

Ispiratori $2,500–4,999

benefattori $1,000–2,499

Sostenitori $500–999 for alumni who graduated in the last 6–15 years

amici $250–499 for alumni of the five most recent classes

Great wine and even better company

levels of giving

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Donations to general operating, scholarship, endowments, and travel funds have been invaluable in making the JFRC a fixture in Rome. In fiscal year 2008, 787 alumni and friends of the JFRC contributed over $342,000 to various JFRC initiatives. You helped raise over $53,000 for the John P. and Mary K. Felice Endowed Scholarship, over $46,000 for Forza Roma, and over $81,000 for class scholarships in fiscal year 2008. We had a great year and are incredibly grateful for all the JFRC alumni and friends who participated.

we extend our deepest appreciation for all those alumni and friends who are members of the società di donatori. We have listed the 2008 members in recognition of their outstanding support and generosity and for helping to lead the campaign for the JFRC.

BenefAttoriBrian Arnold (JFRC Fall ‘87)Anne Bannister (JFRC Fall ‘84, BBA ‘85, MBA ‘93)Richard Bell II (JFRC ‘67–’68)Janice (JFRC ‘67–’68) and Thomas BertholdTheresa and Lawrence Biggam (JFRC ‘65–’66)Kathryn and

Michael Carlson (JFRC ‘66–’67, BA ‘68)Susan Gaffney Carter (JFRC ‘69–’70) and

William CarterBetty (JFRC ‘65–’66) and

Thomas Casey (JFRC ‘65–’66)Eugene Ceccotti (JFRC ‘65–’66)Karen and Jim Centner (JFRC ‘66–’67)Christie and Anthony DeNicola (JFRC Spring ‘85)Deborah (JFRC ‘74–’75) and

Francis Dobbs (JFRC ‘74–’75)Martha and Vincent Driessen (JFRC Fall ‘81)Kathe Bova Dyson (JFRC Fall ‘65)Meg Gehret Erskine (JFRC ‘85–’86)Beverly and

Shaun Fitzpatrick (JFRC ‘67–’68, BA ‘70)Marie (JFRC Spring ‘88, BS ‘89) and

Brian Fitzpatrick (JFRC ‘90–’91, ‘92–’93, BA ‘92)Helen and Thomas FlynnDonna and Robert Gionfriddo (JFRC ‘66–’67)Susan (JFRC ‘76–’77, BA ‘77) and

James Hannigan, MD (JFRC Spring ‘77, BS ‘77)Thomas Hawley (JFRC ‘66–’67)Joanne (JFRC Spring ‘76) and Ken JohnsonKathryn Kane (JFRC Spring ‘68, BA ‘69)Constance and

John Kurowski (JFRC ‘73–’74, BA ‘75)Laurel and William LairdMargaret and

Timothy Leahy (JFRC Fall ‘64, BBA ‘64)Amelia (JFRC ‘73–’74, BA ‘75) and

William Mahoney (JFRC ‘73–’74, BA ‘75)Marina Marrelli (JFRC Fall ‘81) and

Robert Anslow JrMaureen McCormick (JFRC Fall ‘87)Ruth McGugan, PhD (BS ‘53, MA ‘58)Robert Meade Jr (JFRC Fall ‘69)Lourdes (JFRC Fall ‘76, BA ‘78) and

John Moore (JFRC Fall ‘76)Gemma Allen Nader (JFRC ‘64–’65, BS ‘66)Samuel NaitoDeirdre (JFRC ‘81–’82) and Stephen NardiDon Novello (JFRC Fall ‘63)Lynn Carlson and

Philip O’Connor, PhD (JFRC ‘68–’69, BA ‘70)Felicia and

John O’Malley Jr (JFRC ‘82–’83, BBA ‘86)Joan (BA ‘02) and

David Pasquesi (JFRC Fall ‘82, BA ‘84)Susan (JFRC Spring ‘63) and

Anthony Piazza Jr (JFRC ‘62–’63)

Helen and William Pietragallo II (JFRC ‘67–’68)Donalene and Donald Poduska, PhD (BA ‘56)Michael Pometta (JFRC ‘66–’67)Catharine ReganDonna (JFRC ‘63–’64) and Robert RissoneCarol Robbins (JFRC ‘64–’65) and Herbert WolffMary Pat and James Rohan

(JFRC ‘78–’79, ‘79–’80, BA ‘81, MSIR ‘83)Kathy (JFRC ‘63–’64) and

Thomas Rucker (JFRC ‘63–’64)Maureen (JFRC ‘66–’67, BA ‘68) and

Robert Schuberth (JFRC ‘66–’67)Joseph Silliman, PhD (JFRC Spring ‘62, BS ‘63)Leonard Slotkowski (JFRC ‘65–’66, BA ‘69, MEd ‘72)Phil StefaniKatie Bannon Stienke (JFRC ‘69–’70, BA ‘90)Mary Jo Strusz (JFRC ’77–’78, BA ’79, JD ’82) and

William Shaver (JFRC ’77–’78, BA ‘79)Virginia Turner (JFRC ‘66–’67) and Drew SullivanPatricia O’Shea and

Frank Tannura (JFRC Fall ‘76, BBA ‘79)Susan (BBA ‘83) and

Nicholas Tannura (JFRC ‘79–’80, BBA ‘82)Janet (JFRC Fall ‘91, BS ‘93) and Michael TierneyDomenic Toni (JFRC ‘71–’72, ‘72–’73, BA ‘73)Katherine Vogelheim (JFRC ‘77–’78) and

John HansenLaura and

David Van Etten (JFRC Spring ‘76, BA ‘77)Mary Jo and

Sheldon Weinig, PhD (JFRC Spring ‘76)

sostenitoriLaura (JFRC ‘76–’77) and Thomas BaconKathleen and Bernard Beazley (LLB ‘50)Christina (JFRC ‘70–’71, BA ‘72) and

Richard BrittonRichard Bruni (JFRC ‘85–’86)Nicolette (BBA ‘76) and

John Conway (JFRC Fall ‘73, BACLS ‘76)Terese Conway (JFRC ‘64–’65, MEd ‘68)Carole Costas (JFRC ‘74–’75)Nancy Crate (JFRC Fall ‘86)Barbara and John DecinaDonna (BA ‘69) and

Gary Dhein (JFRC Spring ‘68, BA ‘70) Maureen Dogan (JFRC ‘77–’78)Joseph Falcone (JFRC ‘66–’67)Diana and John Faulhaber (JFRC ‘66–’67)Megene (JFRC ‘71–’72) and

Peter Forker (JFRC ‘71–’72)Elizabeth (JD ‘00) and

Brady Fulton (JFRC Spring ‘92, BA ‘92)Paul Gearen (JFRC ‘71–’72, Fall ‘72)Jane Geldermann–Haupt (JFRC ‘77–’78) and

Bruce Haupt (JFRC ‘77–’78)Marie (JFRC ‘64–’65, BSED ‘67) and

David HopkinsSara and

Christopher Julsrud (JFRC ‘66–’67, BA ‘69)Michelle Mahoney (MBA ‘99) and

John Keenan Jr (JFRC ‘91–’92, MBA ‘99)Shena (JFRC ‘98, BS ‘99, MBA ‘03) and

Ben Keith (BBA ‘00)Jane Kiernan (JFRC Fall ‘81)Mary Ellen and William Kirst (JFRC Fall ‘63)Ronald Kuzo (JFRC Spring ‘83)Mary Jo LaViolette (JFRC ‘71–’72, BA ‘74)Katherine and

William Litgen Jr (JFRC Spring ‘00, BBA ‘01)Marsue (JFRC ‘69–’70) and Peter MacNicolJames Mariani (JFRC ‘70–’71, BA ‘75)Aarti and Christopher McDonald (JFRC ‘85–’86)Courtney and

Bernard Michna (JFRC Fall ‘66, BS ‘67, MA ‘72)Nancy and Michael Miller (JFRC ‘66–’67)Mary (JFRC ‘82–’83, BA ‘84) and Eric Mollman Susan (JFRC ‘64–’65) and

John Murphy (JFRC ‘64–’65)Claudette and John Nicolai (JFRC ‘69–’70)Denise (JFRC ‘73–’74, BA ‘75, MA ‘83) and

John Noell Jr (JD ‘85)John O’Connell Jr (JFRC ‘68–’69)Mark O’Donnell (BBA ‘83)Cheryl (JFRC ‘64–’65, BS ‘68) and Patrick O’DonnellMarta (JFRC ‘71–’72) and

Patrick O’Rourke (JFRC ‘71–’72)Donal Pellioni (JFRC Fall ‘76)Tina and Michael Plunkett, MD (JFRC ‘66–’67)Carol (JFRC ‘64–’65) and William RocheCy Rohan (JFRC ‘82–’83)Caryn Schnierle (JFRC Fall ‘98, BA ‘99)Jacquelin (BSN ‘91) and

Matthew Simon (JFRC ‘77–’78, BA ‘80, JD ‘82)Mignon (JFRC ‘66–’67, BA ‘69) and Hubert SniderDana Spehlmann (JFRC Fall ‘81)Diane SweenyMary (JFRC Fall ‘00) and Robert Trainer JrRichard Walsh, Jr (JFRC ‘63–’64)Janet and

Norman Weeks (JFRC Spring ‘66, BA ‘68)Eileen (JFRC ‘69–’70, BA ‘71) and

Richard Weicher (JFRC ‘69–’70, JD ‘74)Mary Ann (BA ‘67, MA ‘69) and

Doug Hofherr (JFRC Spring ‘65, Fall ‘65, BS ‘67)Stephen Wilsey (JFRC ‘65–’66)Yvonne Zecca (JFRC ‘70–’71)

AmiciJeff Adams (JFRC ‘86–’87, ‘87–’88, BA ‘89)Dennis Amato, PhD (JFRC ‘64–’65)Antoinette Barbieri Spohn (JFRC Fall ‘75) and

Christopher SpohnJanice (JFRC ‘65–’66) and Richard Bart

the società di Donatori 2009 honor roll

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Catherine (JFRC Fall ‘82) and Eric BattermanMichael Berman (JFRC ‘64–’65, BS ‘66)Cynthia BernardiAngela Uva Bernat (JFRC ‘65–’66)Mara (BS ‘94) and

Thomas Blunk (JFRC Spring ‘90, BBA ‘92)Eileen Bodie (JFRC ‘69–’70)Mary Bodie (JFRC ‘72–’73, MD ‘81) and

Thomas Beaver (MD ‘82)Catherine Bourke (JFRC Fall ‘82)Linda (MA ‘82, PhD ‘85) and Michael Bresolin

(JFRC ‘74–’75, BS ‘76, MA ‘78, PhD ‘85) Lynne (JFRC ‘72–’73) and James BrownLinda (JFRC ‘84–’85, BBA ‘86) and Kevin BuggyDeborah (BA ‘74) and

Robert Callahan (JFRC ‘69–’70, BA ‘76)Leonard Canino (JFRC ‘72–’73, BS ‘74)Christopher Carmody (JFRC ‘68–’69)Marina (JFRC Fall ’86) and Kent CatoMaryellen (JFRC ‘67–’68) and John CillizzaLisa Padden Cipiti (JFRC ‘80–’81) and

Nicholas CipitiChris and Terry Colwell (JFRC ‘72–’73, ‘73–’74)Jeanne (JFRC Fall ‘75, BA ‘77) and

Patrick Conway (JFRC ‘73–’74, BA ‘74)Claire Crossman (JFRC ‘85–’86)Melissa Daniel (JFRC ‘99–’00, BS ‘01, MBA ‘04)Audrey Davis (JFRC ‘70–’71, BA ‘73) and

Arthur Murphy (MBA ‘73)Virginia Duffy (JFRC ‘65–’66)August Durso, Jr, DDS (JFRC Spring ‘78)Mary and Joseph Egan (JFRC ‘68–’69)

Mary Margaret Eraci (JFRC Spring ‘89, BA ‘90, BS ‘90)

Ann Farrugia (JFRC Fall ‘00)Christine Finzer (JFRC ‘76–’77)Joanne Pastirik Freeman (JFRC ‘63–’64)Patricia Furgat (BSBA ‘68, MBA ‘78)Belinda and Edward Garmoe Jr (JFRC ‘77–’78)Robert Garritano (JFRC ‘63–’64, BBA ‘65)Sheila and John Graham (JFRC Fall ‘82)George Griesinger (JFRC ‘75–’76, BA ‘76)Joseph Griffin (JFRC ‘74–’75, BA ‘77)Joy Grossman (JFRC Spring ‘88) and Paul HortonStephanie (JFRC ‘77–’78) and Fredric HarmanMartha (JFRC ‘71–’72) and

Christopher Harold (JFRC ‘71–’72)Carolyn and Donald Hilliker (JFRC ‘63–’64, BS ‘66)Patricia (JFRC ‘66–’67, BA ‘68, MEd ‘70) and

James Hinckley, MDCathleen (JFRC ‘64–’65, BS ‘67) and

Joseph Hosteny IIILisa and John Iberle (JFRC ‘73–’74, ‘77–’78, BBA ‘75)Patricia Ilacqua (JFRC ‘65–’66)Patricia Kleiderer (JFRC Spring ‘84)Leslie Fleet and John Klosterman (JFRC Fall ‘00)Susan (JFRC ‘68–’69, BA ‘70) and James Klutnick Colleen (JFRC Fall ‘87, BBA ‘88) and Barton KramerElaine KreuzRobert Krug (JFRC Spring ‘94)Katherine Lamos (JFRC Fall ‘03, BA ‘04) and

Matthew Kopp (JFRC Spring ‘03, BBA ‘05)Anne Landrum (JFRC ‘62–’63, BS ‘64)Susan LaVaccare (JFRC Fall ‘88, BS ‘90, MA ‘95)

Patrick Lawson (JFRC Fall ‘03)Rachel Lionberg (JFRC Fall ‘01, BA ‘02, MBA ‘05)Valerie (JFRC ‘67–’68) and Edward LozowickiMary and Royal Martin (JFRC ‘65–’66)Kathleen McCourt, PhD (JFRC Fall ‘00) and

Warren FriedmanBrian McCutcheon (JFRC Spring ‘06, BA ‘08)MaryKate and Timothy McCutcheonWilliam McGrath (JFRC ‘91–’92)Marilyn Dunn and William McGuire (JFRC ‘68–’69)Terrence McGurn (JFRC ‘76–’77, BA ‘78)Laurie (JFRC ‘64–’65, ‘65–’66) and John McHale

(JFRC Fall ‘64, BS ‘65, JFRC ‘65–’66, MSIR ‘71)Joseph McKasy (JFRC ‘70–’71, BA ‘72)Margaret Miller (JFRC ‘77–’78)Elizabeth (JFRC ‘82–’83) and Paul MockapetrisLynn (MSIR ‘74) and

John Murphy Jr (JFRC ‘67–’68, BA ‘69, MSIR ‘77)Mary Beth MurphyRichard MurphyThomas Murphy (JFRC ‘78–’79)Kristen (JFRC ‘73–’74) and Michael NatterLaura (JFRC Spring ‘67, BA ‘69, MSW ‘74) and

Hubert O’BrienKathleen O’Leary (JFRC ‘74–’75, BA ‘77, JD ‘82)Ann O’Shaughnessy

(JFRC Spring ‘88, BA ‘89, MBA ‘93)James Padden (JFRC Spring ‘79)Joan Reed Pailhe (JFRC ‘66–’67)Constance Pascucci (JFRC ‘67–’68, BA ‘69)Sheila (JFRC Spring ‘62, BSED ‘63) and

Mark PerkovichPaulette Petretti (JFRC Fall ‘70, JD ‘90)Margaret Cox Petrucelli (JFRC Spring ‘87, MBA ‘94)Stephanie and Stephen Piccone (JFRC ‘75–’76)Kathleen and William Planek (JFRC Fall ‘82, BBA ‘84)Jeanne Poduska (JFRC ‘85–’86)Lucy Redmon (JFRC Fall ‘63, BS ‘65)Albert Riederer III (JFRC ‘66–’67)Elizabeth Rivera (JFRC Spring ‘92, BA ‘92)Michelle and Thomas Rosman (JFRC ‘77–’78)Andrew Rosner (JFRC ‘72–’73)Mark Russo (JFRC Fall ‘87)Dorothea and Gregory Ryken (JFRC ‘67–’68)Mary and James Schaffer (JFRC ‘72–’73, BA ‘74)Richard Schmitz (JFRC Fall ‘83)Charles Sena (JFRC ‘77–’78)Sheila Buckley Shaker (JFRC Spring ‘81)Joan and W D SlatteryDeborah Smith (JFRC ‘65–’66)Alan Spencer Jr (JFRC Spring ‘84)Linda (JFRC ‘67–’68) and George SpringmanElizabeth and William Stanton (JFRC ‘72–’73, BA ‘74)Sally Stanton (JFRC ‘71–’72)Carolyn (JFRC ‘79–’80) and Jeff StrandbergRosanna Coffey and

Timothy Stranges (JFRC ‘66–’67)Rachel Geltman and

Martin Susz (JFRC ‘74–’75, ‘75–’76, BS ‘77)Carol (JFRC ‘73–’74, Fall ‘75, BA ‘77) and

Philip Sweet III (JFRC Spring ‘74, ‘74–’75, BA ‘77)Cindy and James Tanner (JFRC ‘68–’69)Susan Thompson (JFRC ‘67–’68)Robyn and John Tolva (JFRC Spring ‘93)Marian and Edward Touhey (JFRC ‘64–’65)Ryan Vaughan (JFRC ‘01–’02, BA ‘04)Edward Volk (JFRC ‘64–’65, BS ‘67)Hazel and

Michael Weaver (JFRC Spring ‘89, MBA ‘96)Mary Glavin and James Weiss (JFRC ‘64–’65, BA ‘67)Anne and Joseph Whitaker III (JFRC ‘65–’66, BA ‘68)Britt Whitfield (JFRC ‘99–’00, BS ‘04)Julie (JFRC ‘78–’79) and Joseph Zuercher

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Please note: As The Forum did not run in the spring ’08 issue, these are the class notes from both the spring and fall of 2008.

shooshan (Boyrazian) Kechichian (JFRC spring ’99/BA Loyola University Chicago ’00), a senior consultant at Booz Allen Hamilton in Washington DC, was recently married in Chicago to Etienne Kechichian, a consultant at the World Bank, where the couple met. She continues to take Italian language lessons.

isabella (Brzozka) snider (JFRC spring ’96) married John Snider on May 19, 2007, in Wilmington, Delaware. In attendance were five of her closest friends, jaclyn (Bova) volpe, megan (matthews) cordoma, philip hoog, richard ionata, and john ruggiero, all classmates whom she befriended at the John Felice Rome Center in the spring of ‘96. After 11 years, she still cherishes her time at the JFRC and feels so fortunate to have created lifelong friendships from the experience.

marilyn niznik calik (JFRC fall ’04/BS Loyola University Chicago ’05) and michael calik (JFRC fall ’04/BS Loyola University Chicago ’05) were married on September 22, 2007. Marilyn and Michael have known each other since high school, but it was not until their studies at the John Felice Rome Center that their romance began. They spent a three week honeymoon traveling to Italy, Slovenia, and Poland (where they visited Michael’s family). Their time in Italy included a nostalgic visit to the JFRC.

the forum

melissa daniel (JFRC ’99–’00) married Denton Cunningham Jacobs on May 17, 2008 in Chicago. There were four other JFRC alumni in attendance. The couple went to Turkey on their honeymoon.

tammy jo eckhart (JFRC ’90- ’91) has earned her doctor of philosophy in ancient history from Indiana University. Her dissertation, “An Author-Centered Approach to Understanding Amazons in the Ancient World,” reveals a high degree of creativity and social consciousness in the works of four Greek authors. Tammy’s sixth book, Sweet Memories of Pain & The Future of Pleasure, was released in September 2007; it is available at amazon.com. Eckhart is a regionally sought-after speaker and educator on alternative human sexuality, as well as one of the leading book reviewers on these issues.

Brian A. forgue (JFRC ’70–’71/BA Loyola University Chicago ’72/JD Loyola University Chicago School of Law ’75) has been appointed to the Tax Advisory Board of the John Marshall Law School Center for Tax Law & Employee Benefits. Forgue received a master’s degree in taxation, with honors, from John Marshall in 2004. He continues his law practice in Elmhurst, Illinois, concentrated in estate planning and estate and trust administration.

jason grill (JFRC spring ’99) Missouri state representative, recently joined the law firm of Holtsclaw & Kendall, LC, as an associate attorney. Prior to joining the firm, Grill practiced law with his father, Brad Grill, at the Grill Law Firm, LLC, after graduating with a juris doctor and an advanced certificate in dispute resolution from the University of

Missouri-Columbia School of Law. In addition to his new position, Grill will continue to serve the residents of the 32nd District and the state of Missouri in the Missouri House of Representatives, as well as continuing as an adjunct professor of graduate and undergraduate courses at Park University in Parkville.

roger j. Kiley iv (JFRC spring ’98/JD Loyola University Chicago School of Law ’04) recently joined the law firm of Shefsky & Froelich Ltd. as an associate. Since graduating from Loyola University Chicago School of Law in 2004, he has served as an assistant attorney general with the office of the Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan. While in law school at Loyola in 2002, Roger also spent the summer at the JFRC. Alumni may remember him as an efficient packer and as someone with a pleasant smell.

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Barbara Ann (maggio) pauley (JFRC fall ’71) received a BA in English at Santa Clara University in 1973, worked for a few years as a legal secretary and paralegal in the Bay Area and then went to law school, graduating from the University of San Diego School of Law in 1982. Barbara practiced law in Los Angeles and San Diego for 10 years before meeting her future husband and moving to Kentucky in 1992. She took the Kentucky Bar in 1993 and since has been working as an administrative law judge and staff attorney in Kentucky State Government. She currently practices environmental law, specializing in conservation and ethics. Barbara loves living in Lexington in the middle of bluegrass horse country!

christopher c. murtaugh (JFRC ’91–’92) passed away on June 19, 2007 of pancreatic cancer. He is survived by his parents,

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All fun at the All-Class ReunionLast spring, JFRC alums from every year got to celebrate and reconnect with old classmates, make new friends, and enjoy a weekend filled with great Italian food and wine at the All-Class Reunion in Chicago.

This spring, the Reunion will be in Washington DC, on April 18–19 at the Italian Embassy. Visit LUC.edu/romereunion for more details.

janet (MUND ’66) and timothy murtaugh iii, his brother timothy j. murtaugh iv (Loyola University Chicago ’89) and sister mary lyons.

joanna ostrowska-o’higgins (JFRC fall ’88/BA Loyola University Chicago ’89) has recently joined BCU Risk Advisors Chicago office as assistant vice president. The firm specializes in serving the insurance and risk management needs of the affluent. She has also recently obtained the CIC (certified insurance counselor) designation. You may reach her at johiggins@bcuriskadvisors.com.

michele (tanzillo) dasenbrook (JFRC fall ’95/BBA Loyola University Chicago ’97) and her husband elliott (Loyola University Chicago ’97) are proud to announce the birth of their second son, Luca Michael (November 2006). Michele, Elliott, and big brother Maddux Chandler (December 2003) live in Baltimore.

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As people leave the JFRC and settle into their lives around the world, we sometimes lose touch with them, but we know you don’t!

If you know someone who isn’t getting Il Bollettino, it’s because we don’t know how to contact them. To put them back in touch with the JFRC community, please contact Allison Coté at 312.915.6742 or acote@luc.edu. You can also log onto LUC.edu/alumni/jfrc and click on the “Lost and Found” icon.

Help lost alumni reconnect.

Remembering FeliceIn early 2009, on the anniversary of John Felice’s death, members of the JFRC community will receive a special issue of Il Bollettino. This memorial issue will celebrate John’s life and spirit with stories, memories, and pictures. Watch your mailbox.

lost! several hundred jfrc alumni.

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‘I love you all’

John Felice

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Last winter, John Felice, the founder

and guiding spirit of the Rome

Center, passed away at his home in

Glenview, Illinois.

In this special edition of Il Bollettino,

please fi nd a celebration of John

Felice’s life and legacy. Although

these pages can never do justice to a

man who lived as rich a life as John,

hopefully, there will be something

here to make you smile, and to

remember a man who made the

world a better place by living in it.

CELEBRATING A LIFE,

MOURNING A LOSS 2

MESSAGE FROM

KATE FELICE 3

IN HIS OWN WORDS... 4

RECALLING A LEGEND 6

A S P E C I A L T R I B U T E

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