light worldthe campaign newsletter of boston college spring 2012, vol. 5, no. 2

EvEryonE who stEps foot on

the Heights soon realizes that the

University’s historic buildings and

tranquil green spaces comprise much

more than a campus. They create a

home where students can pursue

academic inquiry, develop their talents

as “men and women for others,” and

form lifelong relationships.

University Trustee T.J. Maloney ’75,

P’09, ’13, and his wife, Nancy, have

long felt at home at Boston College as

well. They recently honored their

family’s long-standing connection to

BC with the dedication of Maloney

Hall on Lower Campus.

“All those who know Boston Col-

lege know the buildings that dominate

the campus—Gasson, Bapst, McElroy,

Lyons, Devlin, Fulton, O’Neill,” said

T.J. Maloney at the Sept. 23 naming

ceremony. “On behalf of my family,

I am deeply honored and truly grate-

ful—though frankly overwhelmed—

to have our name amongst that

pantheon.”

The Maloneys’ BC lineage can be

traced back more than 70 years. T.J.

Maloney’s father, Joseph ’49, grew

up in nearby Newton Centre and

completed his degree after serving in

World War II. The couple’s sons, John

’09 and Thomas ’13, are third-genera-

tion Eagles; they joined other mem-

bers of the Maloney family, including

daughter Betsy, at the dedication.

“The preparation for life that T.J.

received at BC is in evidence every

day,” Nancy Maloney told the audi-

ence. “He is curious, intelligent, kind,

and thoughtful. But perhaps, most

importantly, T.J. has figured out how

to think with his head while not for-

getting his heart.”

Building “BridgEs”

During the ceremony, which was

attended by several hundred alumni,

friends, and students, University

President William P. Leahy, S.J.,

referred to Maloney Hall as a connec-

tor between BC’s Middle and Lower

Campuses and as a metaphor for the

University’s mission.

“Bridges need foundations, and

Boston College is an institution

that is firmly anchored in its Jesuit,

Catholic heritage, its commitment

to intellectual excellence, and to being

an institution that is engaged,” said

Fr. Leahy. “We, in our own way,

‘bridge’ students into the contempo-

rary world.”

The building has been a main

thoroughfare for students and a key

faculty and administrative center since

it opened in 2002. The upper floors

of the five-story, 154,000-square-foot

building contain University offices,

while the first floor houses the popu-

lar Hillside Café, a University Book-

store annex, and the Boston College

Police Department headquarters.

touching livEs

The Maloney family has long

advanced University priorities that are

critical to Light the World campaign

success, strengthening financial aid

in particular through the Joseph L.

Maloney ’49 Scholarship. T.J. Malo-

ney joined the Board of Trustees in

2009, serving on the Finance and

Audit Committee, and he has been a

member of the Advisory Committee

for the Center for Asset Management.

As president and CEO of private

equity firm Lincolnshire Manage-

ment, he has also elevated BC’s

presence in the New York area,

currently serving as co-chair of the

Boston College Wall Street Council

and the New York Campaign Leader-

ship Council.

The naming of Maloney Hall

celebrates this devotion while

inspiring others to drive BC forward

in their own way—and redefines

a beloved campus spot that helps

make the Heights a home for

today’s students. ▪

Making the Heights a Home bc honors maloney family at naming ceremony

I humbly accept this honor on behalf of three generations of Maloneys who have had the privilege of graduating from Boston College.”—T.J. Maloney ’75, P’09, ’13

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Giving in Actionignatian circle members drive university’s distinctive mission

page 3

Scientific Methodcampaign donors boost Bc’s research renown pages 4–5

inside

Legal Counsel ▶Bc law dean rougeau looks to the future

back cover

the Maloney family at the sept. 23 dedication of their namesake building

devoted benefactors nancy and t.J. Maloney ’75, p’09, ’13, recently honored with the naming of Maloney hall

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

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

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

dineen A. riviezzo ’89Boston College Alumni Association

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Designer: Bob Monahan

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campaign leadership

credits

theL I G H T

W O R L D

oston college traveled to the sunshine state

in february, with more than 500 alumni

and friends demonstrating their maroon and

gold spirit at three special events held across

florida. naples-area alumni reconnected on feb. 5 for

a brunch and Mass, celebrated by university president

william p. leahy, s.J., and terrence p. devino, s.J.,

director of Manresa house and special assistant to

the president. on feb. 21, university trustees claudia

henao de la cruz ’85 and robert f. cotter ’73, p’00,

’04, ’08, hosted a special cocktail reception for local

Eagles at the Mandarin oriental in Miami. A week later,

the palm Beach chapter welcomed vice president for

university Mission and Ministry Jack Butler, s.J., and

fr. leahy, who presided over Mass on feb. 26 and later

welcomed attendees at a festive brunch. ▪

SHINING SUPPOrT FrOM Florida Friends

B

MIAMI

NAPLES

PALM BEACH

p left to right: fr. leahy, Maria goldman ’98, and henrique geigel

t suzanne ’98 and terrance woodard ’98

p Mary-pat and Zigmunt pozatek ’60

p left to right: terrance frechette ’64; charles smith ’66, p’91, ’92, ’94, ’97; John frechette ’65; domenic Antonellis ’63, p’84, ’88; william fitzpatrick ’63; and thomas Mccabe ’63, p’89, ’94, ’09

q left to right: Anne collins, Joan curley nc’57, and Janet o’hanley nc’59

u Maureen and Joseph Quinlan, MA’67, p’97

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nEArly 20 yEArs Ago, spEAKing

at the Vanderslice Hall dedication cer-

emony, Geoffrey Boisi ’69, P’11—then

Board of Trustees chair—called the

building’s benefactor, Dr. Thomas A.

Vanderslice ’53, H’03, P’79, ’80, ’83,

’86, “a true son of Boston College” for

his generosity to his alma mater.

A one-time board chair himself,

Vanderslice served as a trustee from

1978 to 1996, and his tenure coin-

cided with momentous growth in

BC’s national reputation. His 18 years

on the board and ongoing relationship

with the University have been marked

by a series of philanthropic initiatives

demonstrating not only remarkable

generosity, but also an uncanny intu-

ition for crucially timed investments.

As a businessman with a PhD in

chemistry and physics, Vanderslice

funded a faculty chair in econom-

ics and has invested heavily in the

sciences in recent decades, funding

two prestigious faculty positions in

chemistry. Working to ensure that

the University’s academic buildings

matched the great scholarship

occurring within them, he served as

chairman of the fundraising

campaign for the Merkert Chemis-

try Center. Today, BC ranks 31st in

U.S.News & World Report’s “2012 Best

Colleges,” and its reputation

and popularity are owed in large

part to Vanderslice’s thoughtfully

directed philanthropy.

His most recent investment will

help the University remain responsive

to the times. He first named BC as a

beneficiary of a life insurance policy in

the 1990s. And to honor his upcom-

ing 60th reunion, he has decided

on another form of legacy giving, a

$1-million charitable gift annuity, the

remainder of which will help BC

address its most urgent needs in

the future.

“BC has always been a source of

rigorous scholarship and teaching

and, in every decade since its incep-

tion, it has responded to challenges

and opportunities with grace and

readiness,” says Vanderslice. “Legacy

giving is my way of ensuring that BC

can embrace its greatest moments for

generations to come.” ▪

Beginning with this issue, Light the World will regularly profile

alumni, parents, and friends who have made Ignatian Circle

commitments to the campaign.

Michael Millette, MS’94, P’15, got more than he

expected from his experience at the Carroll

School of Management. While well trained for

the demands of his master’s in finance studies, he didn’t

expect to develop a devotion to Boston College that would

inspire his family for decades to come.

“There was a true sense of community, and the classes

were exceptional,” says Millette. “BC exceeded my expecta-

tions in every way. I expected to acquire technical training

and a graduate degree and ended up developing a very

personal connection with the institution.”

He credits Professors Hassan Tehranian and robert

Taggart, among others, for helping to shape his

business acumen—as well as adjunct faculty

member Declan Mullarkey, who ultimately

became a colleague at John Hancock

Financial Services.

Now a partner at Goldman Sachs in New

York, Millette, along with his wife, Joy, has

contributed to BC’s burgeoning presence

in the region. The couple annually

supports the Wall Street Council

Tribute Dinner and, as a council

member, Millette has coordinated

several recruiting initiatives for

current University students, as

well as networking activities for

BC alumni.

Impressed by the quality of

BC undergraduates, the

Millettes furthered their con-

nection by providing athletic

scholarship assistance and

contributing to the BC Fund

Scholars Program, which furnishes

financial aid to students who otherwise wouldn’t be able to

attend the University.

“Boston College has an outstanding liberal arts program,”

says Joy Millette. “It’s not something many other universi-

ties emphasize right now—and it’s sorely needed.”

When their oldest son, Henry ’15, arrived at the Heights,

they felt compelled to do even more—becoming

Parents’ Leadership Council members and

stretching their gifts to join BC’s Ignatian

Circle. The couple established the Millette

Family Fund, which will support the Univer-

sity’s top priorities.

In recognition of their philan-

thropy, the Millette name will

adorn a classroom in Stokes

Hall—the University’s new

center for the humanities

and student formation

programming, opening

this fall.

“One of the nice things

about Boston College is

that there are so many

compelling ways to give,”

says Millette, “and so

many great ways to par-

ticipate along the way.” ▪

The Ignatian Circle at Boston College

The Ignatian Circle recognizes those benefac-tors 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

One of the nice things about Boston College is that there are so many compelling ways to give and so many great ways to participate along the way.”—Michael Millette, MS’94, P’15

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Joy and Michael Millette, Ms’94, p’15

‘True Son’ of the University Plans for BC’s Future

thomas vanderslice ’53, h’03, p’79, ’80, ’83, ’86

The Ignatian Circle: Leadership Giving in Action

Joy and Michael Millette, MS’94, P’15 | New Rochelle, N.Y.

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As A THRIvINg RESEARCH uNIvERSITY, BoSToN CoLLEgE

is dedicated to advancing insight and understanding while

addressing pressing societal needs. The university’s growing

renown makes BC increasingly attractive to some of the world’s most prom-

ising scholars and gives students extraordinary opportunities to work with

top researchers investigating vital problems.

Through the Light the World campaign, donors have played a major

role in BC’s rise in this arena. Donor support of research comes in many

forms—funds may foster the work of a faculty member,

underwrite a graduate fellowship, or enable an undergradu-

ate to work on a research project. Funds may be dedicated

to a department or discipline, an area of investigation, or

a type of research.

Supporting the university’s research initiatives is

a powerful way to make a difference at the Heights

and beyond for the students working in the lab or

the library today—and for all those who will benefit

from their work in the future.

THe BC ReseaRCH enTeRpRIse: Spotlight on Science

As An undErgrAduAtE MAJoring in

physics, Joseph Hill ’67 was equally fascinated by

math, philosophy, and theology. He earned his

doctorate in electrical engineering and founded the

defense electronics firm Hill Engineering, where

he still consults. As he worked with engineers and

scientists across various disciplines, he often found

himself playing the role of translator.

“I realized that the broad, solid education I

earned at BC had enabled me to look at the world

in a different way,” explains Hill.

On a visit back to the Heights, Hill met with

Physics Department Chair Michael Naughton, who

told him that BC was aiming to increase oppor-

tunities for undergraduates to work on research

projects. In the lab, knowledge gained from the

textbook and the lecture becomes tangible. But

grants for undergraduates were rare.

“That resonated with me,” says Hill. “The

opportunity to work in the lab would have cement-

ed what I was learning as an undergrad.”

Hill established the Joseph C. Hill ’67 research

Assistantship in Support of the Physics Depart-

ment to ensure that promising physics students

would have undergraduate research

opportunities. Feeling that his own

interdisciplinary training had been

invaluable, he went on to create the

Joseph C. Hill ’67 research

Assistantship in Support of the

Integrated Sciences to encourage

interdisciplinary experience early in

the academic process.

Last summer, Michael Boyarsky

’12 and Timothy Sleasman ’13 were

awarded assistantship grants in physics to research

meta-materials with Associate Professor of Physics

Willie Padilla, while Michelle Cunningham ’14 also

investigated meta-materials under an assistantship

grant from the integrated sciences fund. She will

continue to assist Padilla’s groundbreaking work

this summer.

Meta-materials, a relatively new class of materi-

als engineered to produce tailored responses to

light, have produced stunning experimental results.

Ultimately, their development may lead to

imaging and sensing techniques that could

observe the formation of stars, detect the

presence of cancer, and tell an airport

security agent whether or not a hidden

object is an explosive.

Cunningham shares Hill’s appreciation

of an interdisciplinary approach to the

sciences. “I came to BC because I wanted

to be sure I received a great education in

science and outside the lab as well,” she

says. “And already I can see that happening.

I am so fortunate to have these incredible

opportunities.” ▪

alison and Joseph C. Hill ’67 Boxford, Mass.

▪ Dr. Joseph C. Hill ’67 Research Assistantship in Support of the Physics Department

▪ Dr. Joseph C. Hill ’67 Research Assistantship in Support of the Integrated Sciences

Joseph hill ’67 in the lab with (left to right) timothy sleasman ’13, Michelle cunningham ’14, and Michael Boyarsky ’12

Ourworkinthelabis thekindofthingyoucouldn’timagineyouwoulddoasanundergraduate.Thisisawholenewareaofphysics.”—Michelle Cunningham ’14

“sincE grAduAting froM Bc with A

bachelor’s in chemistry (summa cum laude), and

earning his doctorate from MIT, John Kozarich

’71 has had a multifaceted career in academic and

pharmaceutical research. He has been a profes-

sor at Yale Medical School and the University of

Maryland and a leading pharmaceutical researcher

at Merck research Laboratories. Today, as chair-

man and president of ActivX Biosciences in La

Jolla, Calif., he is both its

scientific leader and chief

executive.

“My career has taken

me into the lab and the

boardroom. I’ve always

been a scientist, but I’ve

also been an entrepre-

neur,” explains Kozarich.

“All require a willingness

to take risks, work hard,

and push forward confidently. You need a broad

skill set to be successful. Undergraduate research is

an important way to begin to develop those skills.”

The John W. Kozarich ’71 Undergraduate Stu-

dent research Fellowship Fund gives chemistry

majors the opportunity to participate in full-time

summer research projects at BC’s Merkert Chemis-

try Center. Kozarich hopes that these students will

not only engage in cutting-edge scientific research

John W. Kozarich ’71 rancho Santa Fe, Calif.

You need a broad skill set to be successful. Undergraduate research is an important way to begin to develop those skills.”—John Kozarich ’71

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John w. Kozarich ’71

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As A THRIvINg RESEARCH uNIvERSITY, BoSToN CoLLEgE

is dedicated to advancing insight and understanding while

addressing pressing societal needs. The university’s growing

renown makes BC increasingly attractive to some of the world’s most prom-

ising scholars and gives students extraordinary opportunities to work with

top researchers investigating vital problems.

Through the Light the World campaign, donors have played a major

role in BC’s rise in this arena. Donor support of research comes in many

forms—funds may foster the work of a faculty member,

underwrite a graduate fellowship, or enable an undergradu-

ate to work on a research project. Funds may be dedicated

to a department or discipline, an area of investigation, or

a type of research.

Supporting the university’s research initiatives is

a powerful way to make a difference at the Heights

and beyond for the students working in the lab or

the library today—and for all those who will benefit

from their work in the future.

suZAnnE And pEtEr MinshAll, p’13, ’15,

have always known that their daughter Marguerite

’13 would be a nurse. It’s all she has ever wanted to

do. She fell in love with Boston College as soon as

she saw the campus, and getting accepted at the

Connell School of Nursing was a dream come true.

Her first year was challenging, and the Minshalls

credit the Connell School’s Catherine “Cathy” read,

associate dean of the undergraduate program, with

helping Marguerite succeed when she was strug-

gling. “Marguerite worked incredibly hard, and she

had this whole supportive community cheering

her on. BC lit the way for Marguerite,” says

Suzanne Minshall.

The Minshalls were impressed by the school’s

commitment to excellence. As they point out,

nursing is an area of health care that affects

everyone. “At some point, we all need a nurse. If

you’re lucky, that nurse will be a BC nurse,” says

Peter Minshall.

By establishing the Minshall Family Faculty

research Fund in Honor of Cathy read, the

Minshalls are both supporting the Connell School

and advancing the science of nursing.

“BC is at the forefront of nursing research, which

is an important part of what makes it such an

outstanding program,” says Peter Minshall. “We are

truly grateful every day to be able to give back to a

school whose work is so critically important.”

Nursing research—the science behind clinical

practice and the foundation for improving patient

care—addresses a wide variety of health issues, and

BC is leading the way for the academic community.

For example, Katherine Gregory, assistant

professor of maternal and child health nursing,

conducts award-winning research that investigates

some of the major clinical problems resulting from

premature birth. A similarly pioneering project led

by Danny Willis, associate professor of psychiatric

and mental health nursing, explores healing in male

survivors of childhood abuse.

These and many other projects at the Connell

School are moving nursing practice forward while

enhancing the undergraduate experience for

students like Marguerite Minshall. ▪

THe BC ReseaRCH enTeRpRIse: Spotlight on Science

suzanne and peter C. Minshall, p’13, ’15 Washington, D.C.

▪ Minshall Family Faculty Research Fund in Honor of Cathy Read

suzanne and peter Minshall, p’13, ’15, with daughter Marguerite ’13 in cushing hall

Nursing research is truly the gift that keeps on giving. It will touch patients, doctors, institutions—it will help make the world a better place.”—Suzanne Minshall, P’13, ’15

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with faculty mentors, but will also emerge as versa-

tile and resourceful leaders.

The three students who were awarded grants last

summer—Patrick Wong ’12, Leo Lamontagne ’13,

and Samantha Goetz ’13—all anticipate exciting

innovations resulting from the research in which

they participated.

“I worked to modify a peptide called gramici-

din A, looking for ways to improve its antimicro-

bial properties,” explains

Wong. “Ultimately, the

goal is to create a new

antibiotic that will work

better than current drugs.”

Meanwhile, Lamontagne

helped develop high-

performance catalysts that

optimize solar-to-chemical

energy conversion, and

Goetz joined BC’s organic

chemistry lab.

Goetz, who minors in studio art, is deeply

appreciative of the transformative experiences her

BC education is providing. “I’m contributing to this

serious research that might someday lead to more

affordable medicines and less pollution. Then I’m

going across campus to make art,” says Goetz. “I’m

taking classes that have me thinking about the role

I can play in the world. Where else but BC?” ▪

John W. Kozarich ’71 rancho Santa Fe, Calif.

▪ John W. Kozarich ’71 undergraduate Student Research Fellowship Fund

You need a broad skill set to be successful. Undergraduate research is an important way to begin to develop those skills.”—John Kozarich ’71

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learn more about this year’s distinguished volunteers at www.bc.edu/volunteertribute.

Distinguished volunteer Tribute Dinner 2012

WithHonors

University Trustee, BC parent, and benefactor Mario J. Gabelli, chairman and CEO of GAMCO Investors,

Inc., will receive the President’s Medal

for Excellence at the 24th Annual Wall

Street Council Tribute Dinner April 26.

The award honors Gabelli’s exceptional

career as a business leader as well as his

personal and professional contributions

to society, exemplifying the University’s

motto, “Ever to Excel.”

WHAT ARE YouR THougHTS oN

RECEIvINg THE PRESIDENT’S MEDAL

FoR ExCELLENCE?

As a founding member of the Wall Street

Council, I’m incredibly honored to be

recognized in this way. It’s also gratifying

to see how much the council has grown

and continues to support outstanding

initiatives like BC’s Presidential Schol-

ars Program. An education is the means

through which individuals succeed in a

meritocracy, and this program gives the

very best students an excellent founda-

tion—in academics, leadership skills,

and Jesuit values—on which to build

their lives.

WHAT HAS LED You To BuILD SuCH

A DEEP RELATIoNSHIP WITH BoSToN

CoLLEgE?

The Ignatian spirit that drives BC is

fundamental to me. I have seen first-

hand the tremendous impact it can have

on a young person. Boston College has

enjoyed brilliant leadership over the last

30 years, becoming one of the leading

universities in the U.S.; it has been a

great pleasure to be a part of that vision

and growth.

HoW Do You SEE THE IMPACT oF

THE Light the WorLd CAMPAIgN

oN THE uNIvERSITY?

This campaign gives us the ability to at-

tract, retain, and energize the best faculty;

create world-class facilities; and provide

students with extraordinary educational

opportunities. Just as inspiring, it has

brought BC’s dynamic alumni com-

munity together in a shared vision of an

exemplary educational institution. ▪

CeLeBRaTInG eXCeLLenCe

Q a&

Boston collEgE instructs its studEnts

to lead a good life by engaging in the world. Each

year, the university honors five Bc community

members who have embraced this vision and

personify the Jesuit ideal of “men and women

for others.”

these volunteers’ contributions to the univer-

sity’s advancement efforts have a profound and

tangible impact at the heights and on Eagles

worldwide. their efforts

result in scholarships for

students, career guid-

ance and mentoring

for graduates, spiritual

nourishment for families,

teaching resources for

faculty, and the enrich-

ment of Bc’s mission.

At the distinguished

volunteer tribute dinner

March 30, before a crowd

of nearly 400 volunteer

leaders and their guests

at Boston’s fairmont

copley plaza, the follow-

ing alumni were lauded for their contributions

and commitment to their alma mater:

▪ MARY-JANE FLAHERTY NC’75, recipient of

the John J. griffin, sr. ’35, h’72, Alumni

Association Award;

▪ CouRTNEY E. DoWER ’11, recipient of the

James f. stanton ’42 senior class gift Award;

▪ HugH R. o'KANE ’00, recipient of the philip

J. callan, sr. ’25 young Alumni Award;

▪ RICHARD J. CANNINg ’81, recipient of the

John p. curley 1913 Award; and

▪ MATTHEW J. BoTICA ’72, P’00, ’03, ’05, ’09,

’10, a university trustee and recipient of the

James f. cleary ’50, h’93, Masters Award.

“My Bc volunteer engagement has kept me

very close to the university’s student, parent,

and alumni communities,” says Botica. “As an

invested member of those communities, watch-

ing Boston college evolve into a great national

university has been deeply rewarding.”

the Masters Award is named in honor of the

late James cleary ’50, h’93, p’84, ’89, a longtime

Boston college trustee and an innovative fund-

raiser, who died in february. cleary founded the

fides and president’s circle annual giving societ-

ies and co-chaired Bc’s first ambitious capital

campaign, the Campaign for Boston College. he

also left a lasting legacy at his alma mater by

founding the incredibly successful pops on the

heights scholarship gala, which will celebrate

its 20th anniversary sept. 28. ▪

left to right: fr. leahy, hugh o'Kane ’00, courtney dower ’11, Mary-Jane flaherty nc’75, Matthew Botica ’72, and richard canning ’81

volunteer Award Winners

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dAvid A.t. donohuE, Jd’71, Knows whEn

an idea makes good business sense. It’s why he

invested in Boston College Law School by making

a $1.5-million commitment to fund a new assistant

professorship. His gift, made with wife Pamela, is

the largest individual gift in BC Law’s history and

will enhance business law studies while elevating

the school’s growing stature.

“Business building improves lives,” says

Donohue. “And by supporting outstanding scholar-

ship, I believe BC Law students will have the

opportunity to improve their own lives and the lives

of many others whom they influence.”

An entrepreneur at heart, Donohue

is founder and president of Interna-

tional Human resources Develop-

ment Corporation (IHrDC),

which he started while

at BC Law.

Having grown up

working in his grand-

father’s Pennsylvania

oil fields, he began

offering instruc-

tional programs to

oil industry employ-

ees over summer break.

Today, IHrDC is the

worldwide leader in training and competency devel-

opment for the oil and gas industries.

In a way, Donohue’s philanthropic investment

celebrates a career that’s been on the leading edge

and compels BC Law to remain on a similar track.

“Establishing a chair in business is critical

because there is a great and increasing conver-

gence between the legal and commercial spheres,”

explains Donohue. “I personally feel that a career

devoted to business can be very rewarding, especial-

ly if it involves innovation and entrepreneurship.”

BC Law is currently ranked among the nation’s

top 30 by U.S.News & World Report and provides a

distinctive legal education that balances exceptional

scholarship and clinical programming with a dedi-

cation to social justice.

Donohue’s support of business

law will help the school expand

its reputation for excellence,

which extends from tax and

legal writing programs

to specialties in

international and

environmental law.

“More than ever, BC Law students are pursuing

opportunities in business,” says Donohue. “I

hope my gift can contribute to the many success-

ful careers that will be launched from the law

school community.” ▪

Donohue Bolsters BC Law’s Business Focus

At AlMost Any Boston collEgE hoME

football or basketball game, a glance around the

stands will reveal robert King ’62 and his wife,

Peggy, in attendance. Season ticket holders and

longtime Eagles fans, the Kings catch as many

games as possible when they visit the Heights.

rooting for the Eagles is a tradition for the

couple. recalling his years at Boston College,

King says, “The experience was awesome. I loved

the combination of academics and athletics,

and the BC vs. Holy Cross football games were

always a highlight.”

This love of BC Athletics led them to establish

two endowed funds: the King Family Football

Scholarship and the King Family Athletics

Scholarship. The former benefits a

talented football player at any

position, while the latter

assists an accomplished

student-athlete, male or

female, from any other varsity sport.

In addition to their two scholarships,

the Kings give regularly to the Flynn

Fund. While donations to the Flynn

Fund also bolster scholarships, they

support other areas as well: facilities

improvements, team travel, and student

learning resources, among other areas

of impact.

Both types of gifts are important to the Kings

because they enable BC to compete in 31 varsity

sports, the most in the Atlantic Coast Confer-

ence. “Scholarships are a good way to target as-

sistance for athletes,” explains King. “We give to

the Flynn Fund as well because, to us, it harkens

back to the tithe. It’s the spirit of giving based

in faith.”

After a career in investment management, the

former economics major founded King Associ-

ates, a marketing firm that serves the investment

counseling industry. “BC helped me get to where

I am in life,” says King, “and I wanted to give

back.” This year, he is also giving back by

serving on his 50th reunion Committee.

Their gifts speak to their

appreciation for the twin pillars

of academics and athletics. “We

respect college athletes because

they work hard on and off the

field,” says King. “We give to the

athletics program not because of

wins and losses but because BC’s

graduation rate is so high. BC

Athletics is built on winning—the

right way.” ▪

Winning the right Waykings’ gifts inspire victory on and off the field

We give to the Flynn Fund because, to us, it harkens back to the tithe. It’s the spirit of giving based in faith.”—Robert King ’62 (above) with his wife, Peggy king family football

scholar kasim edebali ’13

pamela and david donohue, Jd’71

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your gift + sesquicentennial challenge

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To learn more, contact Beth McDermott, executive director of school development and

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Stokes Hall

The following signature spaces in Stokes Hall are available for donors to name:

stokes hall’s elegant lines continue to take shape—and this fall the new core of Bc’s campus will open its doors to the university community.

stokes embodies an enhanced commitment to the liberal arts and will strengthen the Bc experience by promoting intersections between students and faculty in more intimate, technology-enabled classrooms, faculty offices, and common gathering spaces.

the link, which will connect stokes hall's north and south wings

the future commons in stokes hall

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INvESTINg IN

law school dean

Vincent rougeauQ&A

HoW DoES BC LAW’S

MISSIoN INFoRM A

LEgAL EDuCATIoN?

our mission is rooted in

the Jesuit, catholic ideals of

rigorous intellectual forma-

tion, the search for truth

in every discipline, and the

call to live justly together.

for our democratic society

to function properly, we

need lawyers who recognize

not only a commitment to

professional excellence, but

also an obligation to work for

justice. therefore, Bc law

students are taught to inte-

grate their career goals into a

broader understanding of the

role lawyers play in shaping

the common good.

A national expert on catholic social teaching, Boston college law school dean vincent rougeau discusses

the school’s distinctive mission and continued growth at the close of his first year at its helm.

WHAT CAN DoNoRS Do

To HELP DRIvE FuTuRE

SuCCESS?

one of the most critical

things donors can do for Bc

law is to provide the finan-

cial flexibility that enables

us to respond quickly to

changing needs and condi-

tions in legal education.

the law school fund offers

essential support to students

through scholarships and to

faculty for summer stipends

and enhanced research and

travel assistance. in addition,

specific gifts that fund faculty

positions and key programs

help us to build strength in

important areas like interna-

tional law. ▪

HoW WILL THE SCHooL

DEvELoP A gREATER

INTERNATIoNAL FoCuS?

our aim is to more fully

integrate international law and

global perspectives into our

courses and programming

and to increase scholarship on

issues imperative to a global

business and legal environ-

ment. in this way, we hope to

build upon the strong founda-

tion provided by our london

and human rights externship

programs; our student and

faculty exchange with renmin

university in Beijing, china;

and our Master of laws

program, which delivers cus-

tomized legal study with

a global perspective.

Make a difference today by supporting the law school fund at www.bc.edu/lawfund.

bc law school dean vincent rougeau