Distinguished Alumnae/i Awards
Saint Joseph College has distinguished itself in a variety of ways, particularly through its many alumnae/i who have made outstanding contributions within there professional fields, respective communities, and in their family lives. During Reunion 2009, three truly remarkable alumnae/i will be honored as Distinguished Alumnae/i whose extraordinary achievements exemplify the legacy of Saint Joseph College.
2009 Distinguished Alumnae/i Biographies:
The Mary Rosa McDonough Award
Barbara Kavanagh Haight '59, DrPH, RNC, FAAN, who served for more than 20 years on the faculty of the College of Nursing at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) where her pioneering work in a critical area of Gerontology, the Life Review, is one of her numerous achievements significantly impacting the Nursing profession, has been selected as a recipient of the 2009 Distinguished Alumnae/i Award, designated The Mary Rosa McDonough Award for outstanding service to both her profession and the community. Sister Mary Rosa McDonough, one of the Founding Sisters and the College's first leader, was given the task of establishing a liberal arts college for women in Hartford. She was a strong leader and helped others discover their true potential. Dr. Haight, who was named professor emeritus upon her retirement from MUSC in 2003, is a resident of Sullivan's Island, S.C.
Joyce S. Fontana '81, Ph.D., RN, Acting Dean of the School of Health and Natural Sciences, has been selected as a recipient of the 2009 Distinguished Alumnae/i Award, designated The Mary Rosa McDonough Award for outstanding service to both her profession and the community. Sister Mary Rosa McDonough, one of the Founding Sisters and the College's first leader, was given the task of establishing a liberal arts college for women in Hartford. She was a strong leader and helped others discover their true potential. Dr. Fontana resides in Wethersfield.
The Winifred E. Coleman Service Award
Additionally, a longtime member of the Saint Joseph College community who previously served as a member of the Education Department faculty and as director of the School for Young Children, and currently serves on the College's Board of Trustees, Sister Fay F. O'Brien, RSM, Ph.D., has been selected as the recipient of the 2009 Winifred E. Coleman Service Award. This award was established in 2004 to recognize an individual or organization demonstrating exemplary service to Saint Joseph College, while representing the core values of the College as established by the Founding Sisters. Sister Fay resides in West Hartford.
Awards will be presented at the Annual Alumnae/i Association Luncheon that will take place during Reunion Weekend on Saturday, September 26 at 12:00 p.m. in McGovern Hall
Distinguished Alumnae/i Awards Nomination Criteria and Form (PDF: 2pp., 71K)
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