Celebrating Founder’s Day 2022

Caldwell University celebrated its annual Founder’s Day, Wednesday, March 22.

Students, faculty, staff and alumni gathered to remember the legacy of foundress Mother Joseph Dunn, O.P. and the Sisters of Saint Dominic of Caldwell. 

Stephen Meawad, Ph.D. assistant professor of theology, spoke on “Educating the Whole Person: Dominican Spirituality at Caldwell” including communicating the Dominican pillars of prayer, study, community and service to students in today’s world. 

Mass was celebrated by Father James Manos, an alumnus of Caldwell University.

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Andrei St. Felix, director of the Educational Opportunity Fund program, gave a reflection. St. Felix said that the members of the campus community are standing on the strength and shoulders of foundress Mother Joseph Dunn and her faith.  “She believed and hoped against all hope that Caldwell University could  be a shining light.  In spite of the rejections, she persevered and she created what she believed God was instructing her to do.  When God gives you and I a dream He also instills in us the ingredients we need to achieve that dream.”   

Our connection to God, through the many forms of prayer, said St. Felix “enriches our faith and empowers us to access and bring forth our God-given talents to touch and transform people’s lives.  We need one another to accomplish God’s will on earth as it is in heaven.”   

The Caldwell University chorale, under the direction of Dr. Laura Greenwald, provided the music at Mass including “The Dominican Magnificat” and “Prayer for Ukraine”.

President Matthew Whelan, Ed.D. read blessings for students in the Honors Program and Greek life,  spring athletes, and international students.  

Employees were honored for their years of service working at Caldwell University.

5 YEARS

Suzanne Baron	Assistant Professor	Visual Art and Design
Sherry Buchanon	Access Control Monitor	Campus Safety and Security
Malik Burns	Systems Technician	Information Technology
Natashia Collins	.75 Instructor	School of Psychology and Counseling
Marc Crisafi	Assistant Coach, Football	Football
Joseph Giacchi	Assistant Director, Athletics and Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach	Athletics
Donna Naturale	Associate Dean	School of Nursing & Public Health
Kenneth Trimmer	Assistant Coach, Football	Football
Helen Antoniou McGowan	Assistant Professor	School of Business and CIS

10 YEARS

Emma Cavanagh	Associate Professor	School of Psychology and Counseling
Elizabeth Elices	Compliance & Risk Officer	HR/Operations
Aneesha Jean	Assistant Professor	School of Nursing & Public Health
Kathleen Kelley	Associate Professor and Director of Undergraduate Nursing Education	School of Nursing & Public Health
Timothy Kessler-Cleary	Assistant Dean	Student Engagement
Delcy Szczepanski	Administrative Assistant	School of Nursing & Public Health
Anthony Yang	Assistant Vice President and CIO	Information Technology

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15 YEARS

Nate Guagliardi	Assistant Director/Head Women’s Soccer Coach	Athletics
Elizabeth Johnson	Circulation Desk Assistant	Jennings Library
Michelle Stauss	Assistant Vice President, Human Resources	HR/Operations
Paula Vieira	Senior Access Monitor	Campus Safety and Security

20 YEARS

Arnold Toffler	Professor	School of Business and CIS
Diana Schwers-Lee	Senior Administrative Assistant	Academic Affairs

25 YEARS

Walter Cmielewski	Professor	School of Education
Roseann Pennisi	Circulation Manager/Systems Administrator	Jennings Library
Nicholas Amabile	Production Manager	School of Business and CIS
Bernard O’Rourke	Associate Professor	School of Business and CIS

30 YEARS

Linda Dickinson	Manager, Network	Information Technology
Mary Ladany	Writing Specialist	Academic Success Center
Stephen Maret	Professor	School of Psychology and Counseling
Andrei St. Felix	Director	EOF
Cynthia Striano	Executive Director	Health Services

35 YEARS

Robert Mann

Professor

Communication and Media Studies