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LOQUITUR Cabrini College ... November, 1961
RADNOR, PENNSYLVANIA
Vol. 3, No. 1
College Resumes September 25 found the tired but tanned student body of Cabrini College back on campus. The Mass of the Holy Spirit was celebrated in the auditorium of Sacred Heart Hall by Reverend .Henry Syvinski, O.S.A. Following the Mass an inspiring sermon was given by Reverend Louis Rongione, O.S.A., Ph.D., Dean of the Graduate School of Villanova University. Faculty and students alike invoked the God of Wisdom and Understanding for a fruitful and successful scholastic year.
NEW FACULTY MEMBERS
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The Student Body of Cabrini College wishes to extend a warm welcome to all the new members of the faculty. In the Science Department, George J. Beichl, Ph.D., will teach General Chemistry and Reverend Charles Kropp, O.S.A., M.S., Bateriology for the coming scholastic year. The English Department numbers among its latest members: Mother Cather-. ine, M.S.C., Mrs. Margaret Kender, M.A., and James Willaert, M.A. History Seminar at Cabrini this year will be conducted by -Dav'
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Highlights of the Living Rosary are (I. to r.) the grand entrance, the tableau with Patricia Redden portTaying Our Lady and Gail Connell and Gail Noble as angels, and the recitation of the rosary.
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Bruckmann Memorial Chapel Nears Completion
A chapel is an essential and greatly desired structure on any Catholic Campus. Hence the eagerness of the Cabrini College famHy is inevitable as its chapel nears completion. All are sincerely looking forward to its opening in December of 1961. The formal dedication and laying of the cor'-
For the Academic year of 19621963, the Woodrow Wilson National Fellowship Foundation offers 1,000 fellowships for first ,.,/, year graduate work leading to - careers in college teaching. Since the demand for qualified teachers is so high, it also awards Honorable Mention to another 1,000 nerstone will be held either becandidates who generally receive fore Chri st mas or in late spring. financial aid from other sources. The AdminiS t ration feels greatly The girls nominated from our indebted to the Bruckmann Family through whose generosity the college are Pat Redden, Ruth Ann construction of the new chapel Dailey, Joan • Hogarty and Ann has been made possible. Marie Giarletta. It is ideally situated between In order to be considered for a Fellowship, a candidate must be nominated by a faculty member no later than October 31, 1961. He must submit full transcripts of academic records, three letters of recommendation, and his own statement of purpose.
Ursula has endeavored to inculcate in the heart of each Cabrini girl. The choir then sang "Full of in reverence for the
Tribute ToThe Dean On
A very .meaningful .a!ld beautiful ceremony was held in
B.S., Living ltosary sponsored by the Holy Name Soc1·ety for Meyers' Freshmen mathematics. CarL Sup- W or Id P eace. Th·e recitation · of the rosary was led by Revd U go Groppi, Chap Iain pa of the Philadelphia Orchestra eren of the coJlege and the medita. h t will direct the Cabrini Glee Club, t 10ns on eac my.s ery were given by Reverend Louis De • A ·ssis • t ant p astor of Sts. Cosmas and Damian. and Mrs. Helen Goodwin,. B.S., •Simone, • f II d ·• Th t d will be the new Physical Educa- e s u en t s, m u aca emic attire, walked in a solemn tion director. procession to the chimes of the appropriate "Ave Maria." • At this time we would like to A s each girl recited her bead, the light in her hand was lit. ·1 M thank Mother Eleanor, M.S.C., for Th e H ai arys were re d bu lbs, t h e Our Fathers were white all the work she did last year to a_nd the Cross. was bl.ue. As the beads were completed, the . •h d h make the "Loquitur" a success. Iig ht s of th e_gymnasmm. were ex t mgms e so t at the awe We also wish to extend a rather inspiring scene-THE LIVING ROSARY IN RED WHITE - Id be view • ed bY a 11. A coIor f ul' and imbelated but affectionate farewell· AND BLU ,;, .c,--cOU . to Miss Crowley, Mrs. Burton, •p res S•ive t ableau of Our L a d yo f p eace c1imaxed this memorMrs. Westerfield, and Mr. Cie- able spectacle. sielka. May success and happiness There is no doubt that Mary looked on smilingly as she . follow them in their new posi- beh eId th E) t end er love an d d evot10n for her Rosary. tions. God bless and reward them for all they have done for Cabrini College.
Woodrow Wilson NationaJ Fellowship
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About 25% of those nominated are invited for interviews at regional centers. Generally about half of those invited are elected to Fellowships and the majority of the other half are awarded Honorable Mention.
the Administration Building and Grace Hall. The architectural style is modeled on that of the surrounding buildings on the campus. The marble altars and communion rail have been graciously donated by Mother Cabrini High School of New York City. Parents, students, and the alumnae of the college are all generously contributing fol'- the pews and the stained glass windows. This new addition is not merely another building for the sake of lending atmosphere or adding prestige. Students will be able to make visits to the Most Blessed Sacrament throughout the day, bringing them clos~r to Our Lord and nearer to His Sacred Heart. Our chapel, then, will be a treasured link between Cabrini College and Almighty God.
D1vme ajesty. This was followed demonstrated their admiration by the singing of the Alma Mater. and appreciation toward the;•~ Lois • F riel contributed a moving President and De?n w.i'th a srm·pie ora t·10n on th e greatness of freebut lovely program. dom and the choir reciprocated When the Faculty and student with the appropriate "God Bless body were assembled, the choir America." At the conclusion of intoned the-"Gioria Cabrini." Ai- the program the presentat1·on of ' ter the introductory speech by gifts followed: a donation for Camille Giuffre, Marie Di Gio- two pews from the student body vanni presented Mother Ursula presented by Roseann Morrow, with floral bouquets of red rc1ses, S.G.A. president; a donation for white mums and blue carnations. one pew from the Alumnae preEach respectively signified beauty sented by Valerie Bartuluzzi-, and and love of God, goodness and a Hi-Fi from the Faculty prelove of country, truth and love of sented by Father Groppi and school - qualities which Mother Father Giorgi
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ALUMNAES' FIRST GIFT (Following is the letter addressed to the Dean on the occasion of her feastday.) Mother Ursula, M.S.C., Dean Cabrini College Radnor, Pa. Dear Mother Ursula: The Charter Class of Cabrini College -your first graduating class--and by such a title, your class of predilection, we are sure, want you to know that we are happy to be with you in spirit today. We realize all the heartache, worrie~, and unforeseen obstacles that block the ascent of a fledgling college -and also the joys of success that are sure to follow the conquering of those difficulties. We know that we are an ultimate part of all this initial and unforgettable struggle. We want you to know that we feel thus honored; that we love and esteem the Alma Mater of which we are the first fruits; that we are most grateful to you, Mother Ursula, for the formation and .the fructifying in us of such worthy ideals as are enabling us to succeed in our personal lives. May the Sacred Heart of Jesus be your reward exceedingly great. And of course, we could not, nor would not, relinquish our privilege of being "the first" in everything. Bruckmann Memorial Chapel. With warmest affection and sentiments of highest esteem, We offer you, therefore, our first gift-a pew for the YOUR VERY FIRST STUDENTS OF CABRINI COLLEGE.