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Mount St. Mary's College Magazine • Los Angeles • Summer 2000 > < CO flg 111 •3 — THE estateplanning.com/msmc Uj Summer 2000 Vol. 18,No. 2 estateplanning.com/msmc EDITOR Donald Davidson estateD jiNetscape:EsstlatePlaAnning:fE.Matrita4Sjheeran.DirecptJorjofM/aj*orandPlannneEd!Gifts|gHjE Tismc MAJNoAyGIJNaGcEoDbITsOR ASSOCIATEEDITOR esta WelcometotheEstatePlanning LearningCenter Tismc Laura Zaragoza Guerrero CLASSNOTESEDITOR spwisomlby Heidi Hurskamen Robertson '94 /Inn/"'E"/Ml/a./r,.l"u.(,S!,/bfm'/janin,;/C,;//! DESIGN MountSt. Mary's( ollege San Luis Design PHOTOGRAPHY Click"Welcome"belovtoenter'lieEstateplanningLearningCenter ArtistryFoto, Paul Craft Margaux DeLeon, Brad Elliot i IKtftlMF John Kruissink, JoyJacobs L.J. McAllister, Rick Mendoza I -•» *l.-WL'JJ ^ Pace Lithographers EDITORIALADVISORYBOARD The Office of Major and Planned Gifts is pleased to announce its newest Carla Bartlett SisterAnnette Bower'59 online educational resource for Mount alumnae, friends, faculty, and staff Patty Desmarais '69 the Estate Planning Learning Center. The Web site is a user-friendly tool by SisterJosephAdele Edwards'58 Claire Matranga Noland '87 which you can access basic estate planning information. It offers FAQs (fre- Reverend GeorgeO'Brien quently asked questions) and online presentations on such topics as living Lena Rivkin Heidi Hurskainen Robertson '94 trusts, IRA beneficiaries, and charitable remainder trusts. In the privacy of Jeanne Redell Ruiz '63 your own home, you can try out our Estate Tax Calculator to discover just how much the government will be taking from you. Various articles are included tokeepyouup todateonanumberofkey topics. TheMount(USPS 710-670)is You can access the Mount's home page through the new Web site. publishedquarterlybyMountSt. Mary'sCollege. Periodicalspostage Conversely, you will find a link to the Estate Planning Learning Center on paidatLosAngeles,CA. the Mount'sWeb siteatwwiv.msmc.la.edu/givingwhich listsprograms,events, POSTMASTER: Sendaddress changesto TheMount, and givingopportunitiesattheCollege. 10ChesterPlace, LosAngeles,CA90007 MountSt.Mary'sCollegedoes MountStMarys notdiscriminateonthebasisof race,color,creed, nationalorigin, ageorhandicapintheadminis- trationofitsadmissionpolicies, scholarshipandloanprograms, orinitseducationalprograms. Tocontacttheeditororsubmit COLLEGE astoryidea,writetoDonDavidson, PublicRelationsDirector,Mount St. Mary'sCollege, 10Chester Place, LosAngeles,CA90007. Forinformation on how tosupportMount St. Mary's Collegethroughan outright Orsendyourideabye-mailto [email protected],orcall orplannedgift viacheck, creditcard, transferofsecuritiesorothermeans, (213)477-2505. pleasevisitmsmc.la.edu/giving. You arewelcome to usemoretraditional means ClassNotesnewsshould bemailedtoAlumnaeRelationsat to reach us bycontactingE. Marita Sheeran, DirectorofMajorandPlannedGifts, thesameaddressore-mailedto InstitutionalAdvancement, 10ChesterPlace, LosAngeles, CA90007-2598. [email protected]. MountSt. Mary'sCollegeis Call (213) 477-2740,fax (213)477-2763,[email protected]. aCatholicliberalartscollege, primarilydedicatedtothe educationofwomenandnationally recognizedforprogramsenabling minorityandunder-prepared studentstosucceed. MOUNT MARYS ST. ARCHIVES Contents Commencement 2000 The Shrine Auditorium hosts the Mount's 71st Commencement PAGE 8 _'..ijji Alumnae nJ§§ RAP UpTheir Mount Experience Alumnae help recruitforthe Mount. PAGE 10 The Prayer That W)uld Suffice The Mount saysthank you and farewell to its tenth president. PAGE 12 ON THE COVER: Former President Sister Karen M. Kennelly, CSJ, on the Chalon Campus. PHOTOBYRICKMENDOZA My Turn Alumnae News 17 Class Notes 17 Mount Scenes 3 Alumnae Association Q&A 18 Applause 5 The Mount in the Media 6 Bridges 7 A Look Back 21 My TurN The Holocaust: Its History and Psychology A Mount St. Mary's Weekend College Study Tour ByPaul Craft, Sophomore, Weekend College May, a group of 22 Mount St. Mary's students that corridor and grieved for them as I contem- Inand facultytraveledto Eastern Europe to learn plated the magnitude of destruction. more aboutthe Holocaustbyvisiting some of In Prague, wetoured a number ofhistoric the historic sites, including the death camps of sites and attended a Shabbat service at a 700- Auschwitz-Birkenau and Treblinka, the Jewish year-old synagogue inthe heartoftheformer Ghetto ofWarsaw, and the old Jewish section of Jewish quarter. Aswe wandered through the Prague. The trip was a Weekend College course streets, enjoyingthewarm spring day and bustling taught by Professor Fred Simonelli, history and atmosphere, itwas hard to imagine a darker period. Itwas only60years agothattheJewish inhabitants ofthese very streets and buildings were rounded up and deported to concentration camps simply because ofwhotheywere, rather than anywrongtheyhad committed. From Prague, we moved onto Krakow and Warsaw, Poland tovisitAuschwitz-Birkenau and Treblinka, the verycenters ofthe Holocaust. As we entered through thefamousAuschwitz gates, was struck bythe enormityof our action. We I were ableto passfreelythrough thevery same gates so many had entered before us, againsttheir will, with little hope ofever leaving. Many members of our group became emotional as weviewed the exhibits andtouredthe sites ofthe mosthideous crimes ever committed against humanity. Every one of us was shaken by an entire room filledwith human hair, taken from the victims to be usedfor various industrial purposeswithin the German war political science, and Professor Pam Gist, machine. Viewed alongside a larger exhibit of psychology, and was equally comprised of shoes similartothe onewe sawinWashington, Weekend College and traditional students D.C., it seemed inconceivable thatpeople could ranging in age from 19 to 70 years old. inflict such suffering and go on with theirown Starting with a visitto the U.S. Holocaust ordinary lives, unchanged and uncaring. I cannot Memorial Museum in Washington, D.C., we imagine anyonevisitingAuschwitz-Birkenau and prepared ourselves with an overview ofthe notfeeling a sense ofoutrage and revulsion. events, places, and people touched bythe Nazi As a resultofthistrip, I have learned howfragile genocide. The museum's extensive collection illus- life really is and how easily anyone, including you trates the period and various horrors perpetrated and me, could fall victim to hate and prejudice. I bythe Nazis through exhibits depicting aspects believe we all have a dutyto educate others and ofeveryday life, such as common household teachtoleranceto ensurethatanother Holocaust belongings and personal artifacts. A museum will never happen again. This trip was one more corridor containing the shoes of countless inno- example ofthe Mount's commitmentto quality centvictims was a visual reminder ofthe actual education and diversity, and I am thankfulto have © people who had losttheir lives. I stood alone in participated in it. TheMount Summer2000 Mount Scenes New Trustees Named The Mount's board oftrustees announced the appointmentofone new member and the return ofanother afterits meeting in May. Margo Ryan Peck of LosAngelesjoinsthe board, and Chancellor oftheArchdiocese ofLosAngeles Sister Cecilia Louise Moore '52 returnstothe board. She served previouslyfrom 1977 to 1993 and was chairfor 14 ofthoseyears. Peck earned her B.A. in political science at California State University, Fullerton, her M.A. in higher education at ClaremontGraduate University, and her M.A. in clinical psychology atAntioch University. She is currently preparing totakethe examinationsforher marriagefamilytherapy license. Shewas mostrecentlya member ofthe board atClaremont McKenna College. MargoRyanPeck SisterCeciliaLouiseMoore'52 Peck provides counseling and psychotherapy atSouthern California Counseling Center in Los Secretariatfor Educational and Formational Angeles, where she alsoworks inthe center's gang Services. recovery program. She has also provided psycho- SisterJill Napier 71, CSJ, chairofthe board logical counselingto high school students as part oftrustees, says ofthe newappointments, "Margo of LosAngeles County'sVision 2000 program. She Peck is goingto be a great assettothe College. has served on the boards ofa number ofcommuni- Her personal and professional life demonstrate tyorganizations, mostrecentlythe FulfillmentFund, her commitmentto education andto improvingthe which assists economicallydisadvantaged students lives ofothers. She is an exemplarywoman and with mentoring, scholarship, and placementcoun- leader. Sister Cecilia Louise's lifelong commitment seling. "Iwas drawntothework being done at to the College has been extraordinary. She has Mount St. Mary's," she says of her appointment. given to the Mount in so many ways and we "Ithinkthis is an excellentfit." enthusiastically welcome her vision and love for Sister Cecilia Louise Moore's involvementwith the College as she returns to the board." the College has spanned morethan three decades. In 1967, shewas namedthe Mount'syoungest presidentatage 39, a position she held until 1976. Sister Mary Williams Named She continued to break newground as shewas namedthefirstwoman religiousto serve as chan- Provost at the Mount cellorfortheArchdiocese in 1997. Anative of Phoenix, Ariz., she earned her B.S. in chemistry Sister MaryWilliams, CSJ, has been appointed at Mount St. Mary's, her Ph.D. in chemistryfrom provostand vice presidentfor academic St. Louis University, andjoined the Mount's faculty affairs at Mount St. Mary's College forthe in 1967. She subsequently served as department year July 1, 2000 to June 30, 2001. A search chair, facultydean, and chairofthe board of will be conducted in fall 2000 for a permanent trustees. Shewas namedthe 1992 Outstanding appointee to the position, which was previously Alumna for Professional Achievementand was held byJackie Doud, who assumed her duties as awarded the College's highesthonor, the Carondelet president ofthe College July 1. Williams served Medal, atCommencement 1999. In additionto her as acting provost during Doud's sabbatical duties as chancellor, she serves as director ofthe in the spring semester. TheMount Summer2000 Mount Scenes President Doud comments on her appointment, "Sister Mary is a St. Catherine (Phi Beta Kappa) and her M.A. and Ph.D. degrees in seasoned administrator, a faculty leader, and a respected colleague. English and American literature at Stanford University. She did post- We are fortunate to have her serve as provostforthe coming year doctoral work atOxford University and Stratford-on-Avon in England. and I am personally delighted to work with her in this key position." She has served on the boards of St. Mary's Academy and Daniel "I am pleased to be able to step in and help the College as Freeman Hospital, and is currently a member ofthe board ofthe provost," Williams says of her appointment. "It represents a tempo- Academy of Our Lady of Peace High School. rary change in my careerthat I have enjoyed so far. It is an honor to work with such an outstanding group of people, both throughout the College and with the members ofthe Provost's Council. am proud ofthe Mount and glad to be connected to it. We are meetIingthe The Lion Roars for needs of society in outstandingways." Mount St. Mary's College Williams is professor of English, and prior to her appointment as provost she served as chair ofthe English department and taught The annual fundraising event at MSMC is always a very special 19th-centuryAmerican literature, Shakespeare, English Renaissance literature, and literary criticism. She first came to Mount St. Mary's time for Mount supporters. This year is clearly no exception! Mount St. Mary's alumnae, parents, children, and friends College in 1961 and has served the College in a variety of academic will have the distinction of being among the veryfirst in LosAngeles and administrative roles during thattime. She took a leave of to see Disney's award-winning absencefrom 1983to 1989 to servewiththe Provincial Council of musical sensation The Lion King the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondeletof Los Angeles. During that time, she was also a member ofthe MSMC board oftrustees. on Sunday, October 1. In additiontothe performance, Williams earned her B.A. in English and French atthe College of a pre-performance extravaganza, complete with dinner buffet, host- ed bar, and entertainmentforchildren and adults, will take place in the lobby ofthe newly restored Pantages Theater. The Mount's private partywill be the first held in this beautifully refurbished Hollywood gem. At 6:30 p.m., the curtain will rise on onlythe second perfor- mance ofthe Lion King in L.A.! Ifyou are interested injoining usforthistrulyexciting evening, and wantto help supportthe deserving students of Mount St. Mary's College, contactInstitutionalAdvancementat(213) 477-2764for infor- mation onticketsforthe showandthe pre-performance reception. Farewell Professor Egan ane Egan, IHM, professor of religious studies, has retired after 20 years of service atthe Mount. Before comingto MSMC, she taught at Immaculate HeartCollegefor 10years. When thatinstitution closed in 1980, she was offered ateaching position atthe Mount, andwas asked tojoin Alexis Navarro, IHM, in starting a graduate program in religious studies on the DohenyCampus. Egan taught undergraduate and graduate courses, and chaired the religious studies departmentfor all butseven years of hertenure, buildingthe Mount's program into one ofthe mostwell-regarded in California. SisterMaryWilliams TheMount Summer2000 EleanorD. Siebert, professor, physical SisterTeresita Espinosa, chair, music science and mathematics, wrote a guest department, was presented with a certi- editorialforthe May 2000 issue ofthe ficate ofappreciation "in recognition of Journal ofCollege ScienceTeaching. and gratitudefor contributionstothe In herarticle, sheaddressesthe rapid advancementofmusic education" atthe changes in science atthe dawn ofthe Music Educators National Convention in 21stcenturyand comments on howthe Washington, D.C., in March. advancements have affectedtheway science istaughtatthe undergraduate Katherine Brueck, professor, English, level. She alsocitesthe currentchal- was awarded a PEWgrantto study lengesofteaching science, thetools Christianity as a world religion atthe neededforchange, andthe rewards summer seminarforChristian Scholar- MarieEgan, IHM intoday'sclassrooms. ship atCalvin College in Grand Rapids, Mich. Brueck's independentprojectfor She is one of a few women in the Douglas Becker, instructor, history/ the summeris on literarytheory and world Christianity. Herpoem, "Lamb countryto have earned a doctorate in political science, haswritten a sacred theology, and upon her retirement manuscripttitled, "Justice Knows No WithoutDefense," appears inthe No. 2, was grantedthetitle of professor emerita. Boundaries: The CaseforInternational April 2000 issue of"The Christian Poetry Review," an international publication "I enjoyedteaching classes in Christian Criminal Court,"which was published in ethics andwomen in Christianity, aswell March by Duskin Press in "Taking Sides printed inthe United Kingdom. as honors classes in religion and in litera- onWorld Politics," edited byJohn Rouke. ture to students on both campuses," SisterKaren M. Kennelly, president, was she says. She is proud that many of her The MSMC MasterofPhysical Therapy featured in aWeb-based projectcalled students have gone on to do doctoral Programwas named a winnerinthe Presidents' Public Diaries, partofthe work or have entered the ministry. "ExtendYourReach" Campus Competi- Journal ofCollege and Character, which "Marie and I have been fortunate in tion 2000bytheAmerican Physical is based atthe Centerforthe Study of being a part ofthe Immaculate Heart of Values in College Student Development TherapyAssociation (APTA)forachieving Mary community and sharing the same atFlorida State University. In her diary, vision of the church, theology, and high- 100 percentmembership intheAPTA. she reflects onthe issues shefaced The Mount's programwasthe onlyone er education atthe Mount," says Alexis on a dailybasis as president. Itcan be Navarro, IHM, director, Graduate Religious in California recognizedfor reaching viewed at www.collegevalues.org. the 100percentlevel inthis national Studies Program. "Her intelligence and wit and her insights into situationsthatcalled professional organization dedicatedto Apainting by Lena Rivkin, lecturer, for patience, humor, endurance, and good the advancementofphysicaltherapy art, gracesthe cover ofthejazz old common sense are blessingsthatwe practice, research, and education. clarinetistAbe Most's newCD, "I Love atthe Mounthave appreciated." You Much Too Much." Egan has given numerous lectures SisterCalista Roy'63, creatorofthe Roy on Christian ethics, women religious, Adaptation Modelfornursingcare, was KatyMurphy, assistantprovostfor and spirituality. Shewill continuetoteach featured in a recently published book enrollment, was awardedthefirst part time in the Graduate Religious titled, "The Historyofthe UCLASchool of annual President'sAward bythe Hawaii Studies Program, direct graduate Nursing." Herphotowasused in a 25-foot AssociationforCollegeAdmission research when needed, and continue windowdisplay inthe UCLABiomedical Counseling (HACAC) in recognition of to write on religious topics. Library, celebratingthe 50th anniversary herservicetothe organization andto ofthe UCLASchool ofNursing. the students ofHawaii. © TheMount Summer2000 Mount Scenes Mount St. Mary's recently received the following media coverage: — The LosAngeles Times mentionsthe 12th annual Women ConnectingWomen Conferencewhich broughttogetherwomen of diverse denominationsto discuss unity and women's place in the church in an articletitled "Exploringthe Role ofWomen in Religion." ColumnistDaniel Cariaga reviewed a Da Camera Societyconcert atthe Doheny Mansion featuring the debut of the Amanti String Quartetfrom Switzerland, callingthe group a "standout, even among more famous, high-achieving quartets." He also stated that the Da Camera Societyconsistently introduces "important, world-class chamber ensemblestothe public." In a musical review, the Times proclaimed thatthe Canadian ensemble Gryphon Trio, "blewall the dustoffits genre stereotype with big, bold, almostorchestral performances" (March). In another musical review, the Times described theAltenberg Trio's performance as a "splendid, one-time-only experience atthe 1922 Canfield-Moreno Estate" (Feb). — Palisadian Post announced Jaqueline Powers Doud's election as the Mount's 11th president(Feb). Brentwood News—a brief history ofthe Mountisfeatured in an articletitled "Brentwood Historical Society Revisists Mount St. Mary's College" (Feb). — Westways Magazine In an article titled "A Street Named Figueroa," author Huell Howsertakes a roadtrip on Los Angeles' Does He Dare to Eat a Peach? historic Figueroa Street. The DohenyCampus is mentioned as one ofthe significant landmarks ofthatexcursion. The Doheny Mansion Ever since his student days when he first read T.S. Eliot's is also noted as being "one ofthe best preserved late-Victorian "The Love Song ofJ. Alfred Prufrock," author and poet residences inthe area" (May/June). Marcos McPeek Villatoro, Fletcher Jones Endowed Chair — KCET-TV In addition to his Westways article, Huell Howserwent of Creative Writing at MSMC, dreamed ofways to dramatize on a videotour ofthe Figueroa Corridorthat included a visittothe the poem. His long-time vision became a reality in April, when, DohenyCampus. SisterJames Marien Dyer showed him around to celebrate National Poetry Month, he brought the verses to Campus and the Mansion on hisfinal stop ofthe dayfor his program life in performances for audiences of students, faculty, and Road Trip (May). staffon both campuses. The Tidings—published an article about MSMC's successful capi- Attired as T.S. Eliotwould have been in 1917, the yearthe tal campaign, "TimelessValuesfor ChangingTimes." As a resultof poet published the famous poem, Villatoro slicked back his hair the four-yearfundraismg effort, over $40 millionwas raised forfacili- and donned a suit, silvery cravat, red suspenders, and a hat. ties improvements, financial aid, and new programsforthe College As he delivered the emotional narrative ofthe introspective (April). Prufrock, complete with displays of anxiety, procrastination, Sister Karen Kennelly's 11-yeartenurewasthefocus ofan inter- and the frustrations the character reveals throughoutthe viewtitled, "Educatingwomen for leadership, service, society," in poem, Villatoro offered new insights into Eliot's work. which she reflected on her presidency andthe continuing need for "He turned Prufrock into a real person, and gave under- women's colleges andthe unique qualities ofa Catholic institution of standing to the words we read in class," commented a student © higher learning (June). afterthe performance. AW TheMount Summer "Dead Man Walking" Author Highlights First Annual Youth Summit on Peace Sister Helen Prejean, CSJ, was Centerfor Cultural FluencyAward to to crime and violence. Lyons then the keynote speaker atthefirst Ruben and Maria Cristina Rodriguez, introduced members ofthe group annual Youth Summiton Peace, managers of Homeboy Silkscreen, for DreamYard L.A./Street Poets United, held Saturday, April 8. Sponsored bythe their efforts to promote harmony and who recited their poetry, followed by a MSMC Centerfor Urban Partnership and peace by employing members of rival rousing standing ovation of appreciation Campus Ministry, the event brought gangs. Ruben Rodriguez accepted the fortheir insights into their lives. together morethan 200 Mount students award, saying he was proud to have "set Attendees were able to choosefrom and representatives from local youth outto do itthe rightway," and equally among 17 workshoptopics which includ- organizations and schools for an after- noon dedicated to peace, forgiveness, and reconciliation. The author of"Dead Man Walking: An EyewitnessAccountofthe Death Penalty inthe U.S." (which was made into a motion picture starring Susan Sarandon), Prejean told of her experi- ences workingwith inmates on death row and with victims oftheir crimes. An opponentofthe death penalty, she noted that "we torture people with the death penalty" and thatthe United States is onlyone offive countries in the world that allows the execution ofjuveniles. In calling for a moratorium on executions in the U.S., she noted that "every single human life is worth the whole universe." Mount student Margarita Rivas, who chaired the invitation committee, began the program with introductions ofthe proud to be from LosAngeles and able ed: Drumming forYour Life (a musical youth groups and schools represented. to celebrate "what's good about L.A." approachto relieving stress and anger), They included: Alexandria House, People Maria Lyons, representing the College Don't Feel Trapped (relationships and Coordinated Services, Soledad staff and the Office of StudentAffairs, violence prevention), The Mighty Pen EnrichmentAction, Jefferson High recognized SisterJudy Molosky, CSJ, (using writing as a tool forforgiveness School, Manual Arts High School, St. director ofthe Center for Urban and peace), Wise-Upto Living With AIDS Vincent Parish Youth, A Place Called Partnership, for hertireless efforts and (dealing with its effects on everyone), Home, MarVista Youth, St. Mary's those ofthe countless volunteers who Making Peace Through Poetry (the trans- Academy, Long Beach Youth, Bienestar, made the event happen. She introduced formative power ofthe written word), L.A.'s FutureYouth, Pacific Lodge Youth, Captain KirkAlbanese of LAPD's Juvenile Why Say No? (the effects of drug use), — ProjectTools, and South Gate High School. Division, who represented Chief Bernard and Creating Peace It's Everyone's MSMC faculty members Debbie Parks and offered remarks encouraging Business (actorVictor Rivers' personal © Giunta and Carla Bartlett presented the the audience to "be part ofthe solution" story of surviving domestic violence). TheMount Summer2000 Excitement filled the warm spring air as graduates and their families and friends filled the Shrine Auditorium May 15 as the College's 71st Commencement honored the 526 students who earned degrees during theyear. The ceremony began with Master of Ceremonies Mark Foster, chair of the regents council and member of the board of trustees, welcoming the crowd of 5000, and associate-in-arts graduate Monica Villasenor offering greetings on behalf of the classof2000. Sister Karen M. Kennelly, president, received the Carondelet Medal, Mount St. Mary's College's most prestigious award, given to an individual whose exceptional service exemplifies the values of the College. This tribute has been awarded only seven times in the Mount's history, three of those to Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet. Kennelly's heartfelt remarks canbereadonpage9. Commencement speaker Kim Anita McLane Wardlaw, circuit judge, United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuito(California, received thedegreeof Doctor oi Humane Letters, honoris causa, in recognition of her numerous achieve- mentsandcontributions tothecommunity. "You have been empowered by the Mount, and are uniquely poised to con- tribute to our increasingly multicultural community and the expanding global — economy each of which is centered right here in Los Angeles," she told thegraduates. The class tribute was given by baccalau- reate graduate Kristina Nowitzki, who urged her colleagues to "resist the urge to getcaught up in the hassles oflife and real- ize every day our potential for contributing © to the livesofothers." 8 The Mount Summer 2000

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