Ad Laudem Dei

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Thanks & Appreciation

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Lynette Renee Burwell ‘05

"It is because of your generosity and effort that I have been able to experience a truly humbling college experience. I would like to thank you from the bottom of my heart for contributing to my future, my success, and my opportunity to achieve a higher place in society and in personal accomplishment." More...

President's Associates Reception

October 15, 2008

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Why I Give

Gail Vance Civille ‘65

"For me, one of the most rewarding aspects of working with the President’s Associates is talking to other enthusiastic alums. So many times, the alums I speak with talk about the value of a Mount Saint Vincent education in terms of knowledge, preparation for the real world, enduring friendships and a value system that includes a strong work ethic and business ethics."
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2008-2009 Annual Fund

As of 6/30/08, 2,181 donors have made gifts and pledges to the Annual Fund totaling $908,602. Thank you to all! More on the Annual Fund.

Ad Laudem Dei is an award in recognition of Alumnae/i of distinguished achievement. The award is given to individuals whose business or professional lives are of national significance and illustrate that service is not only an activity but also an approach to the responsibilities of the work.

Awards are presented for extraordinary achievement in one of three areas:

Economics, Business & Government
Medicine & Science
Arts, Humanities, Religion & Education

The following 2008 Ad Laudem Dei Honorees were presented the Ad Laudem Dei award at the President's Associates Reception on October 15, 2008

Margaret A. Dames, Ed.D., Superintendent of Schools and Director of the Office for Education for the Diocese of Bridgeport

Julianne L. Imperato-McGinley, M.D., Associate Dean for Translational Research and Education at Weil Cornell Medical College

Honorable Miriam Naveira de Rodon, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Puerto Rico

Ad Laudem Dei honorees include:

Mary Frances Barrett, Class of 1970-- for her contribution to managed care, respite care, and bariatrics
Eileen Daly Chusid, Class of 1962-- for her pioneering research on HIV/AIDS and other infectious diseases.
Virginia LiVolsi, Class of 1965-- for her work in the field of pathology, particularly thyroid and cervical cancer.
Dr. Mary C. Segers, Class of 1961--for excellence in teaching and distinguished scholarship in political science
Ms. Gail Vance Civille, Class of 1965—for her invaluable leadership, as a scientist, business woman, educator and author, in the field of sensory evaluation.
Judge Judith Hard, Class of 1979—for distinguished service to the citizens of the State of New York and achievement in the study and practice of law.
Dr. Mary Wat Trucksess, Class of 1961—for distinguished work in her field of science, namely mycotoxin analysis
Mr. Thomas P. Doyle, Esq. , Class of 1982—for his dedicated service to law enforcement and government agencies
Dr. Zenobia V. Fox, Class of 1961—for her invaluable work in religious studies
Dr. Elizabeth Jane Rock, Class of 1946 —for her dedication to science and education
Dr. Matthew Arduino, Class of 1979—for his distinguished scholarship and expertise in microbiology and epidemiology
Ms. Joan M. Squires, Class of 1973—for her dedicated work in the insurance industry and her selfless volunteerism
Ms. Joan E. Donovan, Class of 1948—for her shrewd and ceaseless work in financial management
Margaret A. Dames, Ed.D., Class of 1965- for her committment to educational excellence and the Catholic faith.
Julianne L. Imperato-McGinley, M.D., Class of 1961 - for her successful contributions in the field of Endocrinology
Honorable Miriam Naveira de Rodon, Class of 1956 - for her dedicated service in the discipline of Law