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FALL 2012 VOL. 14 N. 1
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Developing Leaders for Life
Capital Campaign Raises Funds for Academics
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Rev. Msgr. Franklyn M. Casale
President
Information Update
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For Class Notes, we welcome alumni news and
photos, including career changes, marriages,
births, memberships and honors.
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Dr. Seok-Ho Song teaching Sports Administration students
With the infrastructure of our
beautiful campus almost complete,
St. Thomas University’s new Comprehensive Capital Campaign will
concentrate on raising the bar for
our academics. The goal is to make
the University one of the top Catholic universities in the Southeast.
We are delighted that two STU
alumni are heading this Campaign.
Mario Trueba, Class of 1980, is
chairing the overall campaign and
John Dooner, Class of 1970, is CoChair. Also co-chairing the committee is the Archbishop of Miami,
the Most Rev. Thomas Wenski.
Herman Russomanno, former President of the Florida Bar, President of the Law School Board of Advisors, and parent of two alumni, is chairing the Law School Campaign. STU trustee Jose Navarro is heading
the committee to raise funds for the new School of Pharmacy, the first in Miami-Dade County.
Other members of the committee are: Rudy Graf Class of 1970; Jorge Rico, Class of 1986; Tony Argiz
of Morrison Brown; and STU trustees Rudy Cecchi, Constance Fernandez, Dominick Miniaci and Gregory
Swienton, Chair of the Board.
continued on Page 4
Prestigious Vatican Appointment
St. Thomas University is once again recognized at a global
level for its faculty leadership in the human rights arena. Professor
Roza Pati has been appointed by Pope Benedict XVI to the Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace. The Council, a Vatican body
dedicated to the promotion of social justice, has as its main goal
advocating peace and justice around the world consistent with the
Gospel and the Church’s social teaching.
“This is a significant appointment and a recognition of the
global impact Professor Pati has had through her writings and her
speeches around the world on human rights issues such as human
trafficking and a recognition of her status as a leader in global human rights,” said School of Law Dean Douglas Ray.
Professor Pati, who was born in Albania, was a member of
parliament there and served in the cabinet as Secretary of State for
Dr. Roza Pati
youth and women. A public servant and a scholar, Professor Pati
teaches at our Law School and serves as Executive Director of the Graduate Program in Intercultural Human
Rights and Director of the Human Trafficking Academy. “I am extremely proud of Professor Pati,” said St.
continued on Page 4
Class Notes
1974
1987
Vincent Casademont, B.A., moved back to
Miami in the late ’80s, after 25 years in advertising sales in New York
City and Chicago, to represent media companies in
the Caribbean. In the mid
’90s he co-founded Yachts
International
Magazine.
After selling the magzine
ten years later, he went into
acting for film, commerVince
cials and TV shows such as Casademont
Magic City, Burn Notice,
Glades, Charley’s Angels, and Miami Vice. He
says his key to success is good agents and continuing acting education.
Jeffrey Naftal, Public Management Certificate, is the Borough Manager at Dormont Municipal Center in Pennsylvania. He has worked
as a municipal manager for more than 25
years, and has also supervised public works,
parks and recreation and information technology departments. He has mainly worked in
Florida and South Carolina.
1975
Michael Manguso, B.A., Political Science,
has retired after 35 years working for the State
of Florida, 29 years with the Department of
Corrections and six years in the Executive Office of the Governor. He worked under the last
three governors as the Chief Policy Analyst in
the Public Safety Unit in the Office of Policy
and Budget. He and his wife Bobbie have
three children and three grandchildren.
Lizette M. Lantigua, B.A., Communication
Arts, published her first
novel for young people titled
Mission Libertad. Lizette
also designs, illustrates, and
licenses artwork through her
company, Lantigua Designs.
Lizette lives with her husband and three daughters in
a suburb of Fort Lauderdale,
Lizette Lantigua
FL.
1982
Ervin Gonzalez, B.A., Political Science,
was named Litigator of the Year for Florida
by Benchmark Litigation. He has also been
named one of the top 11 attorneys in the nation
by Lawyers Weekly USA. Among many other
awards, he was ranked No. 3 in Florida by
Florida Super Lawyers, and was named one
of the nation’s 100 Most Influential Hispanics
by Hispanic Business Magazine.
1990
James “Jimmy” Garrity, M.S., Sports Administration, joined the staff of Clemson
University as Assistant Coach of Women’s
Basketball. He was formerly Associate Head
Coach at UNC Wilmington.
David Goldberg, M.S., Sports Administration, and Kyoko Murakami welcomed a baby
girl, Maria Emily Goldberg, on June 8, 2012 at
Tohoku Kosai Hospital in Sendai City, Japan.
Miriam Quinn, J.D., has been
promoted to partner at Fulbright & Jaworski in Houston,
TX. Miriam is a litigator with a
focus on technology and intellectual property matters.
Miriam Quinn
1991
Susan Buzzi, B.A., Criminal Justice, is a
photographer and documentarian and this year
released her book entitled, i am a strong woman. The poignant collection of photographs
along with personal stories features breast
cancer survivors, their families and health care
professionals.
1993
1985
Sergio Izquierdo, B.A., Criminal Justice,
played baseball for four years at STU and also
in the minor leagues with the Chicago White
Sox. After his playing years, he became a police officer with the City of Sunrise Police Department, where he is currently a detective. He
has been an officer for the past 13 years.
Kevin Rogers, B.A., Business Management,
Senior Vice President for TD Bank is Head of
Wealth Management for Florida. He is a member of the President’s Board of Advisors.
Ricky Zambrano, B.A., Sports Administration, M.S., Management (2000), began his
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1999
Robert Gluckman, J.D., was named to the
board of Helping People Succeed. He is Chief
Operating Officer for Treasure Coast Urgent
and Family Care, Treasure Coast Primary
Care and Employee Wellness.
2002
1976
William “Bill” Berger, B.A., Public Administration, M.S., Human Resources ’78, was
nominated and confirmed by President Barack
Obama to be the U.S. Marshal for the Middle
District of Florida.
eighth season as the Men’s Soccer Coach at
Thomas University in Thomasville, GA, recording his 100th career victory on August
23, 2012. In July, he was promoted to Associate Athletic Director. The university recently
joined The Sun Conference. In May of 2010,
Zambrano and his wife of four years, Brandee,
welcomed their daughter, Amaya Lee.
1996
2003
Iris Allen, M.S., Guidance & Counseling,
was recently honored as her sorority’s first
recipient of “The Star Soror Award Plaque,
Honoring Our Own” award. She was honored
because she exemplifies dedication to her students, sorority and community. She recently
retired from the Miami-Dade County Public
Schools system after 25 years of dedicated
service.
2004
Whitney V. Harrell Cruz, J.D., was promoted from associate to partner at Arnstein
& Lehr LLP. She is a member of the firm’s
litigation and product liability practice group
in Miami, FL.
2007
Judd Roy Bean J.D. was medically retired in
November 2011 as a Captain with Full Honors
from the United States Air Force, because of
service-connected injuries. He earned the Air
Force Commendation Medal for four years of
Class Notes
service. Since March he has
been an Associate Attorney
with a prominent Family
Law firm in Tampa, FL, The
Law Office of Griffin & Associates, P.A.
Hammocks Middle School
and is working towards
completing her Doctorate in
Educational Leadership at
STU. In 2011, she received
the SPOTsuccess Perpetual Award for outstanding
teacher. She was featured as Sara Saborido
an “Inspiring Latina” on Latina.com. Sara donates all proceeds from her gospel album Via
Dolorosa to various charities.
Judd Bean
Jennifer H. Dominguez,
J.D., has joined the Boyd &
Jenerette firm in their Miami
office. She will work in their
civil litigation and commercial litigation practice groups.
She has represented clients in
federal, state and appellate
courts.
2008
Jennifer
Dominguez
Silvana Marmolejos, B.A.,
Communication Arts, with
Michelle Yong, J.D., 2012,
founded “Quinces Con Causa” a non-profit which provides low-income children
in the Dominican Republic
Silvana
the opportunity to celebrate Marmolejos
their Quince (15th birthday).
This project grew out of Silvana’s experiences
working as a Casting Director with MTV Networks as she interviewed girls for the program
televised in the United States entitled Quiero
Mis Quinces.
Sara M. Saborido, M.B.A., International
Business, teaches eighth grade science at
Todd Norbraten,
J.D., married Keri
Smith on April 14
in Stuart, FL. The
couple resides in
Coral Gables, FL.
Todd is an attorney
with Wicker, Smith,
O’Hara,
McCoy Todd & Keri Norbraten
and Ford.
2009
Ana Maria Ferradaz, M.S., Management,
formerly assistant to STU VP of Student Affairs, and her husband, Florian Andräs, 2009, M.S.,
Management,
moved to Chicago
in 2011. She joined
Northwestern UniAna & Florian Andräs
versity as assistant
to the Dean of the Law School and was recently promoted to International Program Administrator in the School of Engineering. Florian
is the Ocean Export Coordinator for Hellman
Logistics, working with all freight-forwarding
logistics for companies such as Sony Ericsson
and Abercrombie & Fitch.
Yolyvee Y. Rivera, J.D., has been named an
associate at Arnstein & Lehr, Tampa, FL. She
concentrates on the areas of foreclosure litigation and commercial with an emphasis on
business torts, contractual disputes and employment matters.
2010
Abygale Lund, L.L.M.,
Intercultural Human
Rights, is the Development
Coordinator
at EMDR Humanitarian Assistance Programs
(HAP) in Hamden, CT,
Abygale Lund
an international nonprofit that supports local mental health communities. She works on fundraising and grant
writing as well as advancing the public knowledge around trauma and Post Traumatic Stress
Disorder.
Yamileth Pereyra, B.A., Political Science,
is Executive Assistant to the City Manager of
the City of Doral in Miami. She enjoys being
involved in many projects that have benefited
the residents and business owners of Doral.
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Developing Leaders for Life, continued from Page 1
We are grateful for the support of all members of the
Campaign Committee and also to the members of the Board
of Trustees, Presidents Board of Advisors, and the advisory
boards for the School of Law, the School of Business, and
Athletics for volunteering their assistance.
“As an alum I am proud to chair such an exciting and
meaningful campaign for the university. I know the board,
administration, deans, professors, and alumni are committed
to making it a huge success,” says Campaign Chair, Mario
Trueba.
There is no better way
to increase our prestige and
visibility in the world of
academia than establishing
Endowed Chairs or Professorships. In each school, we wish to
raise funds for endowments that will
allow us to hire prestigious professors,
nationally known for their research,
publication and teaching. They will
mentor senior students, bring in top
speakers in their field, and serve as
an inspiration to students and faculty
by instilling good research habits and
encouraging publication. The School
Mario Trueba ’80
of Business and the School of Theology and Ministry are both aiming at achieving accreditation for their
schools, what they term the “Gold Standard” of higher education. Endowed Chairs will help these schools attain this goal.
Under the umbrella “Pathways to Leadership,” we are raising
funds to provide our students with an array of opportunities to broaden
their horizons, hone their leadership skills and prepare them for a successful career and to be leaders of their
communities. These are life-changing
opportunities such as internships with
local, national and international corporations, summer research internships
for science students, community service with local non-profit organizations
(including the Haiti Entrepreneurship
project in Port de Paix), study abroad,
travel to conferences to present papers,
and courses in leadership training. Distinguished speakers from business and
academia will come to campus as role
models for our students.
Dr. John Abdirkin
Top students in all undergraduate
programs will enroll in a new Honors
Program, focusing on the theme of leadership. Also based in Biscayne
College is the new Institute for World Languages. Concentrating on
Spanish and Chinese to begin with, it will fulfill our goal for all students to graduate with a second language. We will establish Endowed
Scholarship funds to attract top students to the Honors Program.
Exciting plans at the School of Business include a new Global Entrepreneurship program, with an endowed Entrepreneur-in-Residence
and a Student Incubator Fund for students to start their own businesses
and graduate with real world experience. Our nationally-recognized
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Student Involvement Fair
Sports Administration program is going global. We are introducing
an international curriculum and establishing agreements with international universities and sports organizations.
Research is expensive. Support for faculty research and professional development in the sciences and seed money for new laboratories with equipment and supplies, need continuous funding. Again,
endowments are the key to guaranteeing these opportunities in perpetuity.
New programs planned in the School of Theology and Ministry
include a course for retired seniors who want to learn more about their
own and other faith traditions and a new Master’s in Pastoral Care
and Counseling to train pastoral clinicians to work in nursing homes,
mental health facilities, or correctional institutions. We will be the first
Catholic university in Florida to offer this degree.
As you can see on Page 11, our student athletes are succeeding
both in the classroom and on the field. With the help of our new Athletics Advisory Board, we are planning to raise $6 million to upgrade our
athletic facilties.
We are grateful to all campaign volunteers and all donors current
and past. Without you, many of our students could not dream of a private Catholic college education, and all the advantages it offers them.
Prestigious Vatican Appointment, continued from Page 1
Thomas University President Monsignor Franklyn M. Casale. “She has
demonstrated to be a leader in so many areas of social justice.”
Amongst many contributions, Dr. Pati facilitated The Miami Declaration of Principles on Human Trafficking, a consensus formulation
of policies drawn up by global experts at St. Thomas University on
February 10, 2005 and designed to combat human trafficking from a
victim-oriented perspective. She was also instrumental in organizing a
global forum in Rome in 2011: “Building Bridges of Freedom: PublicPrivate Partnerships to End Modern Day Slavery, ” co-sponsored by
STU and the Embassy of the United States of America to the Holy
See.
“St. Thomas University has been a pioneer in the struggle for an
order of human dignity,” said Professor Pati. “In this new role as an active member of the Pontifical Council, I will help identify ‘the signs of
the times,’ and contribute to developing solutions benefitting humans
born in the image of God.”
STU’s Catholic mission is advanced by leaders like Dr. Pati, who
continue to foster global dialogues to promote justice, indispensable to
the attainment of true world peace.
Alumni News
Class Notes, continued from Page 3
Jose A. Baez ’97 Visits Campus
She credits STU and for helping her obtain her “dream job” and sends
a big “thank you” to Dr. Giselle Jamison
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Christina Eveillard, B.B.A., Tourism & Hospitality Management,
is pursuing her Master’s Degree at FIU in Hospitality Management.
She works at the Intercontinental in Doral in the security department.
Hans C. Malebranche, M.B.A., Sports Administration, recently
joined Global Events Partners (GEP) as the Creative Services Coordinator. He is responsible for creating proposals to facilitate new business relationships in their Bahamas territory. He currently resides in
Aventura, FL.
St. Thomas University alumnus Jose A. Baez, Esq. ’97, came to
campus in mid August to speak about his new book Presumed Guilty
— Casey Anthony: The Inside Story. Baez is considered one of the
nation’s most high-profile lawyers during and after the Casey Anthony trial. The book provides exclusive insight into his experiences
and never-before revealed information from the non-guilty verdict
on behalf of Ms. Anthony.
Afterwards he held a book signing and reception providing students a unique opportunity to meet the recognized lawyer.
I n M em
m o r iaa m
We were saddened to hear of the passing of the following members of the
St. Thomas University community:
James (Jimmy) Lacovaro’68, B.A., passed away at age 65 on August
15, 2012. A mass and funeral service was held at St. John the Baptist
Catholic Church in Silver Spring, M.D.
John Patrick (Jack) Thompson ’70, B.A., passed away at his home in
Weston, FL, at age 64 on April 1, 2012 after a long battle with cancer.
A mass and funeral service was conducted at St. Bonaventure Catholic
Church in Dania Beach, FL.
Jason J. Pieczonka ’07, J.D., M.B.A., International Business, passed
away at age 29 on June 19, 2012 in Miami due to complications after a
kidney transplant. Jason was a sports enthusiast and enjoyed traveling.
He was a volunteer for the VITA program, president of Business Law
Society, and a member of the Sports and Entertainment Law Society.
Jose A. Baez ’97
STU Alumnus Named
Prime Minister of Haiti
Allison F. Hall ’08, J.D., passed away at age 30 on March 7, 2012 in
Sarasota after a courageous battle against breast cancer. Allison practiced law at the Price Law Firm in Orlando until February of this year.
She especially enjoyed being together with her family and many devoted friends who travelled from far and wide to be with her at the end.
Rev. John J. Farrell, OSA, passed away on October 5, 2012 in
Villanova, PA. Father Farrell was president of Biscayne College/St.
Thomas University from 1975-1980. The University owes much of the
success of its formational years to Fr. Farrell. Our thoughts and prayers
are with his Augustinian brothers.
Dr. Olga Huchingson, passed away on October 15, 2012 in Charleston, NC. Dr. Huchingson was a Professor of Philosophy at St. Thomas
University for 18 years.
Monsignor Casale, Laurent S. Lamothe ’99, Art Torno, VP American Airlines
Rev. Monsignor Franklyn Casale met recently in Haiti with the new
Prime Minister, Laurent S. Lamothe, M.B.A. Class of 1999. They discussed efforts in the future development of Haiti and Haiti Tec. a trade
school in the northern province of Port-de Paix. St. Thomas University
is a founding member of Haiti Tec, along with American Airlines and
other South Florida philanthropists.
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Honor Roll of Donors
2011 - 2012 Annual Campaign
St. Thomas University's Office of University Advancement and Alumni Relations are grateful to those who have donated
to the 2011-2012 Annual Fund. This list includes donations of $25 and above received July 1, 2011 through June 30, 2012.
$10,000 & Above
Joseph & Suzanne Lacher
Frank E. Walsh, Jr., Sandy Hill
Foundation
Thomas Shaughnessy, Toro
Engineering & Construction Corp.
Harold J. Zabsky
Charles J. Zwick
$5,000 – $9,999
$250-$999
Joe & Wini Amaturo, Amaturo
Family Foundation
Rudy Cecchi, Rudy Cecchi &
Associates, Inc.
Bob & Jodi Dickinson
ExxonMobil Foundation
Paul A. Garcia, Paul A. Garcia, P.A.
Gary M. Goldbloom
Betty J. Goosens
Victor & Lisa Mendelson
Dominick F. Miniaci
Jose & Gloria Navarro
Rodger & Grace Shay
Gregory and JoAnn Swienton
Mario ’80 & Susana Trueba
Edward T. Walsh ’71
John R. Bowen ’79
Kevin P. Cassidy ’09
Douglas A. Cuddy
Eric T. Davidson ’95
Charles J. Domino ’82
Jennifer Gionfriddo
Robert M. Golson ’98
James P. Lake ’88
Pamela L. Loconto ’10
Jorge "Buck" L. Martinez ’80
Paul D. Maxwell
John E. McCann ’69
Bob A. McGoldrick ’70
Richard E. Murray ’70
Terry O'Connor
Stephen H. Putman
James G. Smith ’73
Stanley G. Tate, Tate Enterprises
Albert & Dora Tobia
Maria Carmen Torreiro
Anthony Tripodo ’74
$1,500 – $4,999
Rev. Msgr. Franklyn M. Casale
GEICO Direct
Debbie J. Goodman
Vincent C. Hennessy ’67
Agueda Ogazon ’97
Leo & Mercedes Roche
$1,000 – $1,499
Orlando Aguilera, Wackenhut/G4S
Secure Solutions USA
Gary T. Blandino ’77
John J. Brunetti, Brunetti Foundation
Craig T. Chindemi ’82
Phil P. Crowley
Dorothy DiBuono
Donald E. Dresback ’69, Beacon Group
Carol A. Ellis-Cutler ’84
Archbishop Peter L. Gerety
Rudy ’70 & Michele Graf
Kent C. Jurney
Jorge Luis Lopez ’84, Lopez-Serrano
Family Charitable Fund
James & Susan McDonald
Larry & Harriet McKinney
Ray Mou, Taipei Economic &
Cultural Office in Miami
Leif G. Novie
Rafael Olloqui, Business Telecommunication Services Inc. (BTS)
Joseph P. Petro
Guy Protano, Protano & Sons Inc.
Richard Raleigh
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$100-$249
Luis Andujas ’94
Orlando R. Barreto
Drew J. Bauman
Robert L. Boyle
Thomas R. Bresnahan ’80
Barbara C. Buzzi ’84
Marilynn B. Campanile
Raul J. Carrillo
Thomas P. Casey ’70
William E. Comber ’69
Laura J. Courtley-Todd ’95
Dolores A. De Montmollin ’91
Michael E. Deitche ’77
Michael DeLucca ’88
Maria E. Denis ’94
Merziliana Domond
Richemonde Domond-Badaud
Lawrence K. Dooley ’72
Maria V. Errickson ’88
Gary Feinberg
James Feit
Norberto Ferradaz
Mary E. Flannery
John T. Glennon ’70
Maria A. Hare ’84
Ann House
Patrick R. Kalahar ’93
Richard J. Kelch ’78
Edward Kelly ’92
William A. Kirk ’89
Jose R. Llamazares
Michael E. Madden ’70
Francis & Rosemary McGarry
Eugene J. McKeown ’71
Lloyd A. Mitchell
Zuvarashe J. Mushipe
Gerald L. O’Brien ’77
Guillermina Raffo-Magnasco
Gary L. Richter ’86
Angela C. Sanford ’87
Sandy Secord ’05
Laura J. Sturaitis ’83
Michael H. Toomey ’80
Maria O. Urrea
Wells Fargo Community Support
Campaign
Irene M. Wirshing
$99 & Below
Diana Aliko ’03
Alejandro D. Alonso ’88
American Insurance
Administrators, Inc.
Jesus A. Angulo ’79
Jorge L. Armada ’81
Annie M. Banks ’87
John P. Bannon
William B. Berger ’78
Business Wire
Bruce Carrington
Rob S. Castner ’66
Mary R. Clear ’86
Paul J. Cornely ’77
Michael A. Cronin ’68
Eleanor A. DeAsis ’02
Arthur A. DeRostaing ’72
Diego F. Diaz ’93
Teresita E. Dominguez ’95
Margaret Elliston
Gladys Ferrer de Rua
Bryan T. Froehle
Berardo B. Fuentez ’94
Ana D. Garcia ’79
Anne D. Gibson
Elda Gonzalez ’80
Mayra C. Hall ’02
Rosario A. Infiesta ’83
Jacquelin J. Kelly ’87
Edna H. Kyles ’81
Carlos M. Ledo ’09
Cristina C. Lopez ’00
Frances Loyola Ahern
Orestes L. Lugo ’79
Demie J. Mainieri
Emily Marquez
Carolyn P. Murray ’79
Nancy M. Nesselt ’83
Robert A. Nicholas ’88
Nancy J. Olson ’81
Olga Rogelia Ozores
David L. Page ’80
Byron S. Plummer ’90
John L. Rich ’67
Yenisleidys Rodriguez ’11
Sr. Helen Rosenthal
Patricia A. Russillo
J. Michael Samway
Jose A. Sanchez
Kevin P. Shea ’06
Diane D. Shoaf
Francis J. Sicius
Paul R. Siliski
Mary K. Stark
Frank W. Viggiano
Michael Williams ’81
Helen L. Woods ’80
Richard R. Zientek ’84
Michael A. Zoovas ’77
School of Law
Annual Campaign
$1,000 & Above
Philip M. Gerson
Marvin Klein ’05
John A. Makdisi
Juan E. Monteverde ’06
$250-$999
Gordon T. Butler
Marbet Lewis ’04
Kathleen Mahoney
Frank Perez-Siam ’88
Leonard D. Pertnoy
Luis L. Quintana ’88
Douglas E. Ray
Keith Rizzardi
Carol L. Zeiner
$100 & Below
Arundhuti Adhikari ’12
Annie M. Chan
Christie A. Daniels
Scarlet A. Dyson ’04
Larry C. Fedro
Joshua J. Hertz ’01
Javier A. Ley-Soto ’05
Alfred R. Light
Ira S. Nathenson
Isis Pacheco ’07
Miriam L. Quinn ’02
Lewis E. Robinson ’96
Nicholas W. Romanello ’93
Orin S. Shakerdge ’96
5th Annual Golf
Tournament
Carlos Perez-Abreu, Perez Abreu
Aguerrebere Sueiro & Torres, CPA
Bryan Alfonso ’10
Joe & Wini Amaturo, Amaturo Family
Foundation Inc.
Aramark Corporation
Carlos Ardavin
Tony Argiz, Morrison Brown Argiz & Farra LLP
Gary Bald, Royal Caribbean Cruise Ltd.
Chris Ball
Gregory J. Blackburn ’02
Jim Bomar
Kenneth Carlson, BNY Mellon Wealth
Management
William L. Catron
Michael B. Chavies
Frank Chiliberti, Waste Services of Florida, Inc.
Patrick L. Cordero ’87
Herbert Cousins, Jr.
Marc Craddock, Siemens Industry, Inc.
George L. Cuesta, Cuesta Construction, Inc.
DeMahy, Labrador & Drake, PA
Steve Dessingue, Konica Minolta
Business Solutions USA
Pedro Ernesto Dijols ’87
Donald E. Dresback ’69, Beacon Group, Inc.
William E. Dresback
Christopher S. Eilers
Danny Alberto Espinosa ’09
Alan K. Fertel
Follett Higher Education Group
Larry Forman, Comprehensive
Rehabilitation Consultants, Inc.
Ross Gaffney, Ross M. Gaffney & Associates
Jose Garcia, All Go Construction Systems, Inc.
Michael Garcia
Paul A. Garcia, CPA
David Patrick Gerrits ’98
Donald Paul Graff ’72
Mark Grossman
Ray Guzman ’96
Robin S. Harmony ’09
David Michael Harvan ’96
Lorena M. Hidalgo
Robert Kornahrens, Advanced Roofing Inc.
John William Kraft ’68
Jon Kushner, Taco Metals, Inc.
Ferne Labati
Joseph & Suzanne Lacher
Anitra Lanczi, Shutts & Bowen LLP
Charles Victor Lanza ’89
Steve Leth , SunTrust Bank, NA
Serge Mallat
Tim Martin ’87, Martin Lister & Alvarez
Antonio Luciano Martinez ’03
Jorge “Buck” Martinez ’80, FPL
Francis Maus
Gerard McCarthy, ’73, AFLAC
Steve McKean, Acceller, Inc.
Christopher Matthew McShane ’99
Victor Mendelson, HEICO Corporation
Traci Miller, Miller Construction Company
Hector Mojena, KPMG LLP
Domingo R. Moreira
Thayer Atef Musa ’02
Honor Roll of Donors
Jose F. Navarro
Leif G. Novie
Kevin E. Packman
Richard Parrillo, United Automobile
Insurance Group
Guy Protano, Protano & Sons Inc.
Gary Pyott ’79, The Continental Group, Inc.
Ramon E. Rasco, Rasco Reininger Perez
Esquenazi & Vigil PL
Welta Rice
Alan Richbell, SEFL, Inc.
Eric Robinson
Leo Roche, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney
Julian Jose Rodriguez ’73
Earl G. Rubley, South Florida Communications
Herman J. Russomanno
Thomas Shaughnessy, Toro Engineering
& Construction Corp.
Maureen Shea, Right Management, Inc.
Guy Smith
Stanley G. Tate, Tate Enterprises
Michelle Gena Trca ’94
Mario Trueba ’80, Sabadell United Bank
Carla Lizzeta Valeriani ’10
Charles Del Vecchio, Tropic Supply
Ed Walsh ’71, Anchor AUDI Inc.
David G. Walter, New York Life
Daniel Whitney, Unisource
Jean Willey
Steve Ziff, Florida Panthers/BankAtlantic
Center
50th Anniversary
Gala
John Abdirkin
Maria & Tomas Abreu
Paul Ahr, Camillus House
Mercedes & Ed Ajhar
Wini & Joe Amaturo, Amaturo Family Fdn
Jaime & Susan Angulo
Archdiocese of Miami
Mary Jean “Bunny” Bastian
Georgette & Drew Bauman
Maria Beguiristain
Patricia & Daniel Bell
Marta & Arthur Berardelli
Diane & Gary Blandino ’77
Jorge L. Bolanos
Jiovanna T. Bryant ’11
Jim R. Bussey
Marta & Gabriel Bustamante
Jennifer & Ciro Buttacavoli ’81
Rene & John Carpenter
Silvia & Raul Carrillo
Gail Casale & John Priber
Lourdes Castillo De La Pena ’91
Emily & Rudy Cecchi
Sandra & Gregory Chan
Alfredo Cioffi
Joseph T. Cooney ’68
Sandra & Attilio Costabel
James A. Cox ’68
Marcela & George Cuesta
Elisa & Stephen Danner
Marlene & Manuel De Zarraga
Lynn & Arthur DeRostaing ’72
William F. Donovan ’68
Cindy & John Dooner ’70
Patricia & Donald Dresback ’69
Cecile Dykas
Oscar A. Echevarria
Barbara & Jorge Egues
Margaret & Mike Eidson
Bill & Carol Ellis-Cutler ’84
Margaret Elliston
Maria Dolores Espino
Frances & Jude Faccidomo ’04
Maria Regina Faya ’11
George Feldenkreis, Perry Ellis International
Molly N. Ferguson ’04
Pedro A. Figueredo
J. Patrick Fitzgerald, Esq.
Mariana & Jacobo Gadala Maria
Teresita Garcia, Bermello Ajamil & Partners
Maria & Paul Garcia
Gulliermo Garcia-Tunon, LeMartec
Engineering & Construction Corp.
Nicole & Sergio Gariboldi
Donna & Robert Golson ’98
Janice & Ervin Gonzalez ’82
Debbie J. Goodman
Hagai Gringarten
James Gueits, Fowler Rodriguez Valde-Fauli
Blanqui & Joseph Guerra
Lizet & Alex Hanna ’00
Georgina & Edmundo Hart
Jill & David Harvan ’96
Betty & Vincent Hennessy ’67
Maria & Ernesto Hernandez
Lorena M. Hidalgo
Tery Howard, Miami Dolphins Ltd.
Carlos Huembes, Villa & Associates
Helen Jacobstein
Cyrus Jollivette, Florida Blue
Salvador Juncadella, Morgan Lewis
Bockius LLP
Esther & Salvador Jurado
Peter T. Kelly
Ana & Marvin Klein ’05
Doreen & Keith Koenig
Cheryl & John Kraft ’68
Glenda & Ronald Krongold
Suzanne & Joseph Lacher
Anitra Lanczi, Shutts & Bowen LLP
Roberta & David Lawrence, Jr.
Benjamin Leon, Jr., Leon Medical
Centers
Mollie & Alfred Light
Andre Lightbourn ’93
Maite & Julian Linares ’81
Connie & Arthur Locke ’82
Pam & Bob Loconto ’10
Marile & Jorge Luis Lopez ’84
Liliam Lopez-Sanchez ’88, South Florida
Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Ann P. Machado & Howard Kane
Maria P. Maribona
Ana & Andres Marrero ’06
Jorge “Buck” Martinez, FPL
Hilda & Carlos Martinez
Renae Elaine Martinez ’11
Mike & Constance Fernandez, MBF
Healthcare Partners, LLC
James McDonald, McLuskey and
McDonald, P.A
Susan D. McGregor
Harriet & Larry McKinney
Lisa & Victor Mendelson
Mercantil Commercebank
Alfredo Mesa, Miami Marlins Foundation
Jorge Mesa, Vizcaino Gitlin & Zomerfeld, LLP
Howard R. Miller Communications
Bernice Minaya
Lloyd A. Mitchell
Brenda & Domingo Moreira
Elvira L. Mountain ’04
Adolfo & Lizette Muniz-Lantigua ’87
Bibiana & Mario Murgado
James Dominic Murphy ’78
Gloria & Jose Navarro
Marlene & Terry O’Connor
Philis Oeters, Baptist Hospital
Development Corporation
Agueda Ogazon ’97
Sandra R. O’Neil
Rev. Patrick H. O’Neill
Amy Ronner & Michael Pacin
Claire & Carlos Padial
Eduardo Padron, Miami Dade College
Foundation, Inc.
Roza Gjergj Pati ’02
Elisa Lourdes Patron ’92
Justin L. Peart
Obdulio Piedra ’84, Great Florida Bank
Jorge Plasencia, Republica
Ileana Portal, US Century Bank
Peter Prieto ’82, Podhurst Orseck
Richard Raleigh
Caroline & Doug Ray
Craig E. Reese
Jose Rementeria
Ana Gloria Rivas-Vazquez & Juan Carlos
Gomez
Beatriz Gonzalez Robinson
Mercedes & Leo Roche
Beatriz Alejandra Rodriguez ’11
Sylvia & Xavier Rodriguez
Ana Maria & Julian Rodriguez ’73
Alberto Rodriguez, Spanish Broadcasting
System, Inc.
Kevin Rogers ’85, TD Bank Group
Gloria P. Ruiz
Sally & Herman Russomanno
Frances & Eugenio Sevilla-Sacasa
Thomas Shaughnessy, Toro Engineering
& Construction Corp.
Grace & Rodger Shay
Maureen & Thomas Shea
Maria & Masoud Shojaee
Mileidys Sierra ’06
Wim F. Steelant
Pat & Michael Styles
Amanda & Eduardo Suarez
Gregory Swienton, Ryder Charitable
Foundation
Raquel & Francis “Buddy” Switzer
Joanne & Stanley Tate
Patricia & Frederick Thornburg
Susana & Mario Trueba ’80
Sarah Tuskey
Santiago Baselga Valenzuela
Jorge Villa, Villa & Associates
Marielena & Tony Villamil, The
Washington Economics Group
Frank Walsh, Sandy Hill Foundation
Lu Wang
Mary & Craig Waren ’85
Carol & Ed Williamson
Magdalena & Juan Zamora
Macarena Zilveti
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Campus News
Faculty Accomplishments
Dr. Beth M. Stovell, Assistant Professor
at the School of Theology, is the co-editor
of two recently published books titled Biblical Hermeneutics: Five Views and Mapping
Metaphorical Discourse in the Fourth Gospel: John’s Eternal King. Biblical Hermeneutics: Five Views covers the broad history of
the Bible tying in the specific view points of
five scholars who develop their own interpretations of the Bible. In Mapping Metaphorical Discourse in the Fourth Gospel: John’s
Dr. Beth M. Stovell
Eternal King, she examines the metaphor of
Jesus throughout the Fourth Gospel using an
interdisciplinary metaphor theory. The book incorporates cognitive and
systemic functional linguistic approaches with literary approaches.
Paul M. Klein, Associate Professor for the School of Business,
has been asked to be a member of a panel for the National Academy
Foundation (NAF), a leader in the movement to prepare young people
for college and career success by fostering partnerships between the
business and education communities to provide opportunities to underserved students. They focus on the four themes of Finance, Hospitality
& Tourism, Information Technology, and Engineering.
Dr. Ted Whapham, Assistant Professor for the School of Theology, and Director of the Pastoral Ministry and Master of Divinity
graduate programs, has published his book, The Term “Person” in
the Trinitarian Theology of Wolfhart Pannenberg. This book analyzes
and evaluates the work of the contemporary, German, Lutheran, theologian, Woflhart Pannenberg’s Trinitarian theology. We as Christians
traditionally hold to the doctrine of the Trinity by believing in one God
in three persons. The book aims to explain the importance of the term
“person” for the Christian understanding of God.
Dr. Cam Caldwell, Associate Professor of Management for the
School of Business, has published his book, A Transformative Model
for Tomorrow’s Leaders. The book explains the challenges leaders face
in the 21st century: to restore stakeholder trust, build employee commitment, and create organizations that are able to sustain long-term
competitive advantage. The purpose is to create organizational systems
that reinforce and support core values and that achieve outstanding performance.
Dr. Judith Bachay and Dr. Barbara Buzzi, Department of Social
Sciences and Counseling, Biscayne College, with graduate student
researchers Vicki Rodgiquez and Maria Garavito, presented “When
Grandma and Grandpa Become Mom and Dad: Engaging Grandfamilies in Clinical Practice” at the 2012 American Counseling Association Annual Conference, San Francisco, CA, March 21-25, 2012. The
presentation explored the results of an NIH/EARDA research grant
that examined the health and stress indicators among multi-ethnic and
multi-lingual grandparents raising grandchildren within an urban environment that is beset by violence. The study found that the grandparent
participants reported generally good health, that they were not overly
stressed, and were able to obtain health care services when needed.
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National Scholar Joins School of
Theology & Ministry
We welcome Dr. Maria Pascuzzi,
S.T.D, S.S.L, M.A. S.T.B., Dean of the
School of Theology and Ministry.
A nationally recognized scholar, Dr.
Pascuzzi completed her graduate studies
in Rome. She was awarded a Doctorate in
Sacred Theology (S.T.D.) from the Pontifical Gregorian University in 1997, attained
the Licentiate in Sacred Scripture (SSL)
Dean Maria Pascuzzi
from the Pontifical Biblical Institute in
1986, and completed her Post-license research year in the Pontifical
Biblical Institute in 1987. She studied one year at Hebrew University in
Jerusalem, focusing in special studies program in Biblical Languages,
History, Geography and Archaeology. She secured her S.T.B. in Pontifical University of St. Thomas Aquinas, Rome, in 1982. She earned
her M.A. in Biblical Studies at Providence College, Providence, RI,
and her B.A. in English and Secondary Education at St.
Joseph’s
College in Brooklyn, NY.
Dr. Pascuzzi has taught at Saint Joseph’s Seminary, Yonkers, NY,
the Seminary of the Immaculate Conception, Huntington NY, Saint Peter’s College Jersey City, NJ and for the past twelve years has been a
professor of Biblical Studies at the University of San Diego.
During her tenure at the University of San Diego, Dr. Pascuzzi
was also the founding director of the University’s Center for Catholic
Thought and Culture. Her research focuses on earliest Christianity and
the texts produced by and for the first believers, with special attention
to Paul’s letters and the persuasive strategies he employed to engage
the first believers.
Professor Trains Scientists in Africa
Dr. Pilar Maul, Assistant Professor of Biology, traveled to Cote
D’Ivoire, on the west
coast of Africa, last
summer to to lead a
ten day training workshop to improve the
capacity of the country’s National Agronomy Research Centre
and its scientists in
terms of realtime PCR
based methods. The
training workshop focused on utilizing the
equipment to detect
Cacao Swollen Shoot Virus infected trees and to perform SNP marker
based genotyping. This procedure will help prevent infected trees from
being distributed even if they are asymptomatic, leading to the distribution of better, healthier trees to growers.
Campus News
From the Office of University
Advancement
Dear Alumni and Friends:
Our preparations for the new Comprehensive Capital Campaign include the hiring of
new staff who bring valuable fundraising experience to the University.
We are pleased to welcome Jeff Robison as
Director of Development, and Cheryl Lawko as
Director of Annual Giving. Born and raised in
Ohio and a relative newcomer to South Florida,
Beverly S. Bachrach Jeff has led fundraising campaigns at Florida State University, the University of
South Florida and previously at Ohio State. Also
an Ohio native, Cheryl brings her experience from
Northwestern University, Barry University and the
University of Miami.
With our Campaign Steering Committee meeting monthly, our new gift officers in place, and with Jeffrey Robison
the valuable assistance of our Deans, we are now set
for a successful campaign. We are confident that the
impact of this campaign on our students’ academic
performance will be dramatic. The “real world”
work experience gained from internships, interacting with mentors, or attending national conferences
and networking with their peers from other instituCheryl Lawko
tions, will broaden their horizons and allow them to
reach their full potential.
I would like to take this opportunity to wish our St. Thomas University family a very Happy Thanksgiving.
Regards,
Beverly S. Bachrach, Vice President
University Advancement and Marketing & Communications
A Summer of Research
During this year’s Summer
Research Institute at the School
of Science, Technology and Engineering Management, 66 students
from seven universities participated in research internships with
faculty mentors. Some worked
on projects on campus with their
STU professors, whereas others
worked with professors or scienDean Wim Steelant and Karen
tists at New Mexico Tech, Penn
Vergara, runner-up for poster on State, and in seven US Departinternship at the National Zoo
ment of Agriculture laboratories
in Florida, Colorado, and the National Zoo in Washington DC.
At the 4th Annual Summer Research Symposium held September 7, they showcased their work with oral and poster presentations. Their projects varied from building solar energy portable
panels and weather prediction through satellite imaging, to plant
physiology and researching the molecular pathways and characteristics underlying cancer progression.
The USDA internships were funded by the USDA’s FloridaCaribbean Consortium for Agriculture Education & Hispanic
Workforce Development (FCCAgE), a multi-institutional
consortium grant funded by
the USDA Hispanic Serving
Institutions Grants Program.
Other internships were funded
by grants from the US Department of Education and private Rogelia de la Rosa presented on the
Behavior of Caribbean Fruit Flies
donors.
Most students do not have this hands-on research opportunity
until they reach graduate school, but at STU the faculty and staff
of the School of Science are committed to providing this unique
opportunity to talented undergraduate students. This experience
places them in an excellent position to gain entrance into graduate
or professional schools, or to directly enter the workforce in South
Florida.
Ashley Perez, a senior math major, and Treasurer of STU
Student Government Association, conducted meteorological statistical analysis to discover the effect of air quality on individuals
with asthma. “The project helped me enormously with my analytical and presentation skills,” she says.
Vanessa Valentin, a junior biology major, worked in a US Department of Agriculture lab in Broward County to find a specific
insect that would be a natural enemy for an invasive plant. “It was
the first time meeting people in the science world and I really enjoyed it,” said Valentin. “I will continue my research for six hours
a week in class this year.”
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Campus News
Take A Seat - Leave A Legacy
A VIP seat is waiting for you at the Fernandez Family Center
Theology and Ministry Faculty
and Students Visit Cuba
Ten students from the School of Theology and Ministry accompanied by Rev. Monsignor Franklyn Casale, Dr. Mary Carter Waren,
Sister Ondina Cortes, and Dr. Brian Froehle, traveled to Cuba in
late February to participate in a religious study course. The trip
gave the students a window into the religious perspective, deep
history, and rich culture of Cuba. They joined students from various universities in opening their eyes to the joys and struggles of
what life is like for young people involved in the church. They
visited the Shrine of Our Lady of Charity during the 400th year anniversary in Cobre, Cuba. It also marked the first time current students visited STU’s precursor in Havana, La Universidad de Santo
Tomas de Villanueva.
As a STU student, alumnus, parent or friend, you can permanently
endow a chair for $1,000 and leave your legacy at STU. The naming choice on the engraved plaque is yours: place your name, the
name of your business or honor/memoralize a special person in
your life.
Seating is limited! Be an integral part of
St. Thomas University by Taking Your Seat!
Your gift will immediately impact the vitality of the
University’s student life for generations to come.
Please visit https://alumni.stu.edu/TakeYourSeat 2012
and make your secure donation on line.
For any questions please contact Cheryl Lawko, Director of Annual Giving
at (305)-628-6562 or [email protected]
Thank you for Your Gift to The Annual Fund
Outside the Chapel of the Universidad de Santo Tomás de Villanueva in
Havana, Cuba
50th Anniversary Trip to Cuba
Annual Fund gifts address STU’s most immediate needs,
transforming individual lives and communities
Invest in Developing Leaders for Life at STU!
Your gift to the Annual Fund is impactful and appreciated.
To make your secure gift online, please visit our website at https://
alumni.stu.edu/donate
Please make checks payable to St. Thomas University mailed to:
Cheryl A. Lawko, Director of Annual Giving
Office of University Advancement
St. Thomas University
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Monsignor Casale, board members and friends visited Cuba in May to visit
historical, religious and educational sites
Campus News
Elite Bobcat Athletes
Since 1984, 16 STU baseball players have been drafted by the
major leagues. This year, our baseball program has produced two
elite athletes, both Miami natives, that were drafted in June by Major League Baseball. Dane Stone was selected in the 25th round by
The Miami Marlins and is a right handed closing pitcher in the Rookie
Gulf Coast League for the GCL Marlins. He was named First-Team
All-American by the NAIA as the only relief pitcher selected and he
became the fourth NAIA First-Team All-American from St. Thomas.
He set a school record of 16 saves that ranked him second in the nation
along with a 5-2 record and a 1.38 ERA.
Joel Capote was selected in the 28th round by The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim and played for the Rookie Arizona League for
the AZL Angels. He currently plays centerfield for the Orem OWLZ
Baseball in the Rookie Pioneer League, which is also an affiliate of the
Los Angeles Angels. Capote was named Player of the Year by The Sun
Conference, First-Team All Conference, and was also named the NAIA
Second-Team All American. He led STU’s baseball team in batting average, runs scored, walks, and stolen bases.
Dane Stone
Joel Capote
Bobcat Sports Excel in 2012
Bobcat athletes excelled this year on the
playing field and in the classroom. STU is
quickly becoming a destination for the finest student-athletes, both domestically and
abroad.
In The Sun Conference, STU finished
third in the standings of the Commissioner’s
Cup, which ranks the total success of the
conference’s athletic programs. This success can be credited to our very own, Athletic Director Laura Courtley-Todd, Class
of 1995, MS in Sports Administration. She
Athletic Director Laura was named The Sun Conference Athletic Director of the Year 2012 – the first time STU
Courtley-Todd
has won this award.
A total of 90 national and conference honors were handed out in
the 2011-12 season to STU student-athletes. Omar Tejeira with Men’s
Golf and Dane Stone with Men’s Baseball were named first-team AllAmericans, the first time St. Thomas has had multiple first-team AllAmericans since 2001. Twenty two Bobcats were named to All-Conference teams, including two Conference Players of the Year, Omar
Tejeira and Joel Capote with Men’s Baseball, and a Conference Defensive Player of the Year Dannisha Pierce with Women’s Basketball.
In the classroom, 12 St. Thomas student-athletes were honored as
Daktronics-NAIA Scholar Athletes (junior or senior with GPA of 3.5
or above) and eight Bobcats were named to Capital One Academic AllAmerica All-District teams (sophomores with GPA of 3.3 or above).
St. Thomas student-athletes representing ten different sports collected
a total of 19 Academic All-Conference awards.
STU Leads in Civic Engagement
STU has been selected as one of the “25 Lead Institutions” in the
National Initiative on Civic Learning and Engagement. The Center
for Justice and Peace works to match community-identified needs
with faculty research and course development. This is a mutually
beneficial process that enhances faculty research, student learning
and the community. In addition, the Office of Student Affairs supports the Student Government Association and other student groups
with their extracurricular volunteer activities in our area.
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Upcoming Events
A Glorious Spectrum
Collages by Robert Swedroe
Dedication of the School of Law
Professional Development Building
Sardiňas Gallery at St. Thomas University, Main Library
October 11, 2012 - January 11, 2013
Tuesday, November 27, 2012
4:30 p.m.
Everyone is welcome
Please contact Stephanie Rodriguez to RSVP or for information at [email protected]
Artist and architect Robert Swedroe’s
collages are intriguing compositions
studded with three dimensional bits
& pieces of semi-precious jewels to
natural earthy elements. His original
themes and striking finishes produce
brilliantly colored pieces that catch
and reflect light creating jewel like
surfaces. Using original themes and
a creative use of materials make his
collages truly unique. An acclaimed
South Florida architect Swedroe
shows architecture in his art just as
there is art in his architecture.
6th Annual STU Leadership Golf Tournament
Friday, April 26, 2013
Doral Golf Resort and Spa
7:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. Registration & Breakfast at the Grand Pavilion
8:00 a.m. Shotgun Start
1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Luncheon, Silent Auction & Awards Ceremony at the Grand
Pavilion
Global Entrepreneurship Week
November 12 - 16, 2012
Evelyn & George Goldbloom Convocation Hall
Opening Ceremonies
Monday, November 12, 4:00 p.m.
A fun-packed golf day is planned for both pro-level players and weekend duffers where golfers will play on the Great White and the Red Course.
Entrepreneurship Empowerment Boot Camp
Tuesday, November 13, 4:00 p.m.
Student Entrepreneurship Competition
Wednesday, November 14, 3:00 p.m.
Women in Entrepreneurship Seminar
Thursday, November 15, 4:00 p.m.
Distinguished Speaker, Laurent Lamothe’99 Prime Minister of Haiti
Exclusive sponsorship opportunities include:
Breakfast Sponsor ($5,000) Luncheon Sponsor ($7,500)
Golf Cart Sponsors – Great White ($3,000) Red Course ($3,000)
Additional sponsorships are also available
Sponsors as of October 24:
Brickell Motors, HEICO Corporation, Martin Lister & Alvarez, MMG Equity Partners
Sabadell United Bank, Perry Ellis
Friday, November 16, 2:00 p.m.
The events are open to students, staff, alumni, and the community.
For more information contact Carmen Barberis
at (305) 628-6674 or [email protected]
For additional information and registrations, please visit
http://stthomas.golfreg.com
For questions contact
Lorena Hidalgo at (305) 628-6601 or [email protected]