Winter 2012 – Saint Joseph's College of Maine

Winter 2012 – Saint Joseph's College of Maine Empowering Learners in the Mercy Tradition since 1912 Thu, 07 Oct 2021 14:10:01 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.1 Gone, but never forgotten: memorial scholarships keep giving /memorial-scholarships-keep-giving/magazine/winter-2012/ Wed, 01 Feb 2012 21:13:17 +0000 https://sjcme.wpengine.com/?p=20748 Joslyn Banning

When a classmate or a loved one dies unexpectedly, it can shock and devastate friends and family. The ongoing grief can be daunting. When Leslie Edmunston Buck ’67 of Stonington, Conn., died in 2002 at age 56, several of her classmates decided to create a Saint Joseph’s scholarship to honor her. Over the years, they contributed [...]]]> Three Saint Josephs’s generations /three-saint-josephss-generations/magazine/winter-2012/ Wed, 01 Feb 2012 21:04:45 +0000 https://sjcme.wpengine.com/?p=20746 Mary Pagurko

Macy Pagurko ’14 arrived on campus in 2010 with the usual trappings of a college freshman. But she also came with something that couldn’t be stuffed in a suitcase —the legacy of being the third generation in her family to study at Saint Joseph’s College. Her grandmother, Nancy Giroux Pagurko ’56, and her aunt, Susan [...]]]> Migdalia Santiago-White ’01 /migdalia-santiago-white/magazine/winter-2012/ Wed, 01 Feb 2012 21:03:30 +0000 https://sjcme.wpengine.com/?p=20744 M Santiago-White, Master of Health Care graduate

M Santiago-White, Master of Health Care graduate

In third grade, Migdalia (Mickie) Santiago-White ’01 told her teacher that she wanted to be an obstetrician when she grew up. Going to medical school wasn’t feasible in a family with six children, but that didn’t stop the Cleveland, Ohio, native from setting other lofty goals and meeting them. While working full and part time [...]]]> Living in Xavier Hall as a senior: A reflection /living-xavier-hall-as-senior/magazine/winter-2012/ Wed, 01 Feb 2012 20:53:53 +0000 https://sjcme.wpengine.com/?p=20742 Pam Aliberti

One of the perks of becoming a senior on campus in the 1960s was living in Xavier Hall. Just imagine residing in a Tudor mansion, having a view of Sebago Lake and, on a clear day, the White Mountains. The scenery could be breathtaking! Living in Xavier was a privilege – something you coveted starting [...]]]> College brand moves closer /college-brand-moves-closer/magazine/winter-2012/ Wed, 01 Feb 2012 20:53:04 +0000 https://sjcme.wpengine.com/?p=20741 Some good reads from some good minds /good-reads/magazine/winter-2012/ Wed, 01 Feb 2012 20:49:24 +0000 https://sjcme.wpengine.com/?p=20717 A man with glasses in a suit and tie smiles while sitting indoors near a window showcasing a yard and trees. Engrossed in good reads, he embodies the spirit of good minds, finding both inspiration and tranquility in his surroundings. Saint Joseph's College of Maine

A man with glasses in a suit and tie smiles while sitting indoors near a window showcasing a yard and trees. Engrossed in good reads, he embodies the spirit of good minds, finding both inspiration and tranquility in his surroundings. Saint Joseph's College of Maine

When political science professor Stephen Aylward passed away last fall, he left a legacy of kindness, intelligence and humor. He also left behind an annotated list of some of his favorite reads. Here are a few of them, followed by books recommended by other members of the campus community. ✦ The Cold War: A New History by [...]]]> New Chaplain joins Mercy Center staff /new-chaplain/magazine/winter-2012/ Wed, 01 Feb 2012 20:44:06 +0000 https://sjcme.wpengine.com/?p=20713 A man in a brown robe with a white cord, likely a chaplain from the Mercy Center, holds an open book and gestures with his hand, standing in a dimly lit room with a window in the background. Saint Joseph's College of Maine

A man in a brown robe with a white cord, likely a chaplain from the Mercy Center, holds an open book and gestures with his hand, standing in a dimly lit room with a window in the background. Saint Joseph's College of Maine

Saint Joseph’s College has appointed Rev. John McHugh, O.F.M., Cap., as campus chaplain. An ordained Catholic priest and Capuchin Franciscan Friar, he has a long history of serving on college campuses. Father McHugh spent 17 years at Dartmouth College, first as an associate chaplain and then as director of the Catholic Student Center. After leaving [...]]]> Meet Interim President Kenneth Lemanski /kenneth-lemanski/magazine/winter-2012/ Wed, 01 Feb 2012 20:32:43 +0000 https://sjcme.wpengine.com/?p=20710 A man with short gray hair is smiling, wearing a dark suit, light shirt, and striped tie. The background is a blurred warm-toned setting. Kenneth Lemanski, Interim President, exudes confidence and professionalism. Saint Joseph's College of Maine

A man with short gray hair is smiling, wearing a dark suit, light shirt, and striped tie. The background is a blurred warm-toned setting. Kenneth Lemanski, Interim President, exudes confidence and professionalism. Saint Joseph's College of Maine

Interim President Kenneth Lemanski brings with him an 18-year career as a higher education administrator, along with extensive experience in government and the private sector. A member of the Saint Joseph’s College Board of Trustees for three years, he was until recently the vice president for advancement and university relations at Westfield State University in [...]]]> Then and now, a look at our first 100 years /morgan-rocheleau/magazine/winter-2012/ Wed, 01 Feb 2012 20:30:29 +0000 https://sjcme.wpengine.com/?p=20708 A cross and text reading "Celebrating the First 100 Years of Mercy Education." Adjacent text reads "REALIZE the PROMISE" and "SAINT JOSEPH'S COLLEGE 1912-2012" against a blue and gold background, reflecting our rich history then and now. Saint Joseph's College of Maine

A cross and text reading "Celebrating the First 100 Years of Mercy Education." Adjacent text reads "REALIZE the PROMISE" and "SAINT JOSEPH'S COLLEGE 1912-2012" against a blue and gold background, reflecting our rich history then and now. Saint Joseph's College of Maine

When Saint Joseph’s College was founded in 1912, streetcars ran along Stevens Avenue near the Sisters of Mercy convent in Portland where the college opened its doors. Horse-drawn carriages also served as common transport because mass production of automobiles had yet to take off. As a country, the United States practiced isolationism, World War I [...]]]> The academy of travel: what you learn can surprise /the-academy-of-travel-what-you-learn-can-surprise/magazine/winter-2012/ Wed, 01 Feb 2012 20:28:53 +0000 https://sjcme.wpengine.com/?p=20706 A man in a yellow T-shirt and khaki shorts stands between two rows of ancient stone columns on a dirt path, with a backpack strap visible over his shoulders. As part of The Academy of Travel, he's discovering history firsthand beneath a clear blue sky. Saint Joseph's College of Maine

A man in a yellow T-shirt and khaki shorts stands between two rows of ancient stone columns on a dirt path, with a backpack strap visible over his shoulders. As part of The Academy of Travel, he's discovering history firsthand beneath a clear blue sky. Saint Joseph's College of Maine

While there may be no place like home, foreign lands entice many Saint Joseph’s faculty, students, and alumni to pack their bags looking for adventures abroad. Whether traveling for research or for fun, foreign countries offer unparalleled opportunities for learning – often in unexpected ways. When planning a summer vacation, most people wish for scenic [...]]]>