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Suffolk University 8 Ashburton Place MA Boston, 02108 BEACON1991 Title " President's M T m he worldis a very differentplace today than it was when you entered Suffolk University some years ago. Weneednotberemindedthat thousands ofyoungAmerican men and women andtheircoun- terparts from countries throughout the world are engaged in military conflict so many miles away in the Persian Gulf or that we are facing a troubled regional and national economy which has caused great suffering and concern. The events and conditions we witness give cre- dence to the notion that the world and its peoples are more closely linked and interdependent than at any time in the history of mankind. It is a time to pause and contemplate our role as educated, pro- ductive and involved persons in improving our lives and the lives of our families, indeed, the lives of all people. Former United States Senator J. William Fulbright During this period of uncertainty, the challenges once wrote, "Itisnot ouraffluence, orourplumbing, before you are formidable ones. You can, however, or our clogged freeways that grip the imagination go forwardupon graduation from Suffolk University of others. Rather, it is the values upon which our with confidence knowing that you have been men- system is built. These values imply our adherence tored by a faculty knowledgeable of the world you not only to liberty and individual freedom, but also are venturing into and committed to providing you to internationalpeace, law and order, andconstruc- with the tools to succeed in it. You are joining a tive socialpurpose. When we depart from these val- cadre of over 40,000 alumni who share your edu- ues, we do so at our peril. cational heritage and who are making significant We are fortunate at Suffolk University to be an contributions in all walks oflife. You are now a cher- integralpart ofa community that is indeeda center ishedmember ofaselectgroup ofpeople who share for internationalpolicy, commerce, technology and the Suffolk University experience and with this pas- education. A community with vast cultural re- sage comes both rewards and responsibilities. sources and a rich history and tradition. A place You have been prepared well for the challenges whereideas flourish andwherepeoplegather to con- you will face in this ever changing world and you tribute to a better quality oflife for all, a community have demonstrated that you have the knowledge, where we work together to solve problems in edu- character, ability and commitment to take full ad- cation, to offer talents and ingenuity for technical vantage of wonderful opportunities. I am proud of innovation, to assist in developing solutions to our themembers ofthis class andwish each ofyouevery economic difficulties andto working forsocialjustice success. and the preservation of culture and world order. David Sargent, esq. m mm *3r, ass President's Message J*' "City Pulse" Dedication D nominees, and it was none other than Pro- fessor Tan Vovan from the department of uring the weeks of Senior's portraits Mathematics. Students gave reasons to jus- in October andJanuary, students were asked tify his nomination like: "Prof. Vovan is al- to complete a nomination ballot to dedicate ways willing to help you regardless of the sub- this year's "City Pulse" edition, of the Bea- ject," "He is concerned about students," con Yearbook, to an outstanding professor "His love of teaching and his knowledge of in both, the School ofManagement and Col- the subject, " "A marvelous teacher, person- lege of Liberal Arts and Sciences. There was ality and knowledge-wise. He made rough a great response from the part of the stu- courses enjoyable as wellas easier ones, " "He dents, andmanyprofessors were nominated, cares about teaching the students the best but there could only be one winner for each. way he knows how. Everyone coming out of For SOM, the professor with more votes his class has good things to say about him was Dan Sankowsky. Some of the reasons and his subject. " Most of the students' rea- students gave for his nominations were: "An sons were narrowed down to that Professor excellent teacher who brings humor, warmth Vovan is a very caring and great teacher, and dedication to his classes, " "He is a good and who has always been available out of professor, and he is able to convey message his classes, making him more accommodat- to students in a way that they can identify ing and helpful. with," "He is a teacher who cares about The Beacon Yearbook will like to con- students and their learning." Every student gratulate both professors in their outstanding agreedin that Professor Sankowsky is a great contribution to the Suffolk community and teacher with an excellent sense of humor, for their dedication to their students. We will and that he has been very helpful and un- also like to thank the students for taking derstanding to what the students problems their time in completing the nominations bal- might be. lots because we couldn't have done it with- CLAS, one name stood out among the out them. In City Pulse" Dedication Between the pages of this book, we hope to have captured the essence ofBoston, andmore im- portantly, Suffolk University. Our theme, City Pulse, was designed to incorporate the daily experience ofSuffolk students: the city of Boston our "campus" and is although we each "see" it dif- common ferently, it is our ground. Suffolk University and the city of Boston have a great dealin common. Both arepulsating, diverse, lively, friendly, not overwhelming like New York City or Boston College, and especially, both are fun!In thepages ahead, we hope you recall the reasons why . . .