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Quick Takes January 2015 Volume 31
DEAN’S MESSAGE
Greetings:
I hope you had very happy and joyful holiday and this
message finds you well. I wish you a very happy and
successful 2015.
Our students are back for the spring semester and clas-
ses are in full session. I especially welcome back the
fourth cohort of our honor students in Dr. Shoemaker’s
marketing class who spent the semester break in Spain
completing their class projects. Supporting students’
international trip is one of our commitments to the
honors program. I thank many of you who provided us
financial support for this activity.
As you know, we are in the process of a nationwide
search for the school’s next dean. I am pleased to inform you that the search commit-
tee selected three candidates for campus interviews where they will be meeting with
SBA faculty, staff, students, and alumni as well as other Widener University adminis-
trators. We are hoping that the new dean will be named shortly after these campus
visits are completed.
Ms. Joan Waters, Managing Director and Principle owner of Cofco will be the fea-
tured speaker at this year’s Awards Banquet to be held on March 26th 2015 at the Har-
rah’s Casino in Chester. Please look for invitations and more information in the near
future.
The entire Widener community in general and the SBA community in particular are
saddened by the sudden death of one our Professor Emeritus, Dr. Bernie J. Reilly. He
will be missed but not forgotten.
Our traditional holiday reception in December was again a great success. More than
one hundred alumni and friends joined us to renew their friendships and make new
ones. Many of the alumni who attended the event indicated that they will be happy to
participate in the school events as volunteers. As in the past we always need help in
many projects such as mentoring students, reaching out to admitted students, joining
panel discussions in academic workshops etc.. If you would like to participate in any
of these programs please let me know.
Best wishes.
Financial Literacy
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Dean’s Holiday Reception
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SBA Students in Spain
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Quick Takes January 2015 Volume 31
Dean’s Holiday Reception
Financial Literacy Workshop
In Memoriam
— Bernard J. Reilly, PhD
SBA Honors Students in Spain
Beta Alpha Psi Annual Awards Ceremony
Pi Sigma Epsilon Networking Event
Tax Executives Institute Scholarship Award
Michael Bennett From No.10 Football Named Second Team
Academic All-America
Upcoming Events
Academic Workshop for Young Women
— February 26 & 27, 2015
SBA Awards Banquet
— March 26, 2015
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SBA Honors Students in Spain
SBA Honors students, Erica
Trofa, Anne Walker, Marc
Lavine, Matt Natale, Matt
Noskow, Richard Butillo,
Colleen MacInaw, John
Sullivan, Tyler Loftus and
Tim Taylor traveled to
Spain in December with
Prof. Mary Shoemaker to
experience the Spanish cul-
ture with an emphasis on
the Spanish economy and
business culture. In addi-
tion to being astounded by
the centuries old alcazars
(castles) and cathedrals of
Salamanca, Segovia and
Penafiel, students were able
to visit the very modern Re-
nault factory and drive a Twizy, an electric car. Tours of the bullfighting rings, the Real Madrid Soccer
Stadium, the Guijelo Ham Factory and the Prado Museum were highlights.
Prado Museum, Madrid Puerta del sol, Madrid Renault Factory, Valladolid
Avila, Spain
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Beta Alpha Psi Annual Awards Ceremony
Prof. Hargadon
Prof. Shea Prof. Marley
Award Winners
Distinguished Accounting Alumnus Award
Awarded to: John McGonigal ‘87, CPA
Raymond J. Locke Professional Achievement Award
Awarded to:
Bowlby Accounting Scholarship Award Presentation
Awarded to:
Morgan Stewart Stephanie Wendling
Anne Walker Gianna Bojazi
Joseph Santone (From Left to Right)
On Thursday, November 13, Professors Lordi and Hargadon with the help of Professors Shea and Marley welcomed
new members to Beta Alpha Psi. This event honors our students and alumni and recognizes their accomplishments and
hard work.
Lauren Hoffman ‘12, CPA
Lauren DeVita ‘11, CPA
Thuy-Duong Lau ‘10, CPA
Babatunde Odusami, PhD, CFA
Jessly Joseph
Samantha Mosko
Joseph Santone
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John McGonigal ‘87
John McGonigal is a Managing Director with the account-
ing firm of Smart Devine. John is also an owner member of
Smart Devine and a member of the Firm’s Executive Com-
mittee. John leads the Accounting and Tax practice for the
firm which includes: tax consulting and compliance, com-
mercial and insurance audits, accounting and SEC consult-
ing, accounting outsourcing, international tax, research and
development tax, high net worth individual work, risk advi-
sory services which includes SOX, SOC, and internal audit,
as well as external valuation services. In addition to service
delivery, John is responsible for marketing, development,
and expansion of the service offerings within his prac-
tice. John has been with Smart Devine for over two years
as a result of the merger of Smart & Associates with Grant
Thornton.
Prior to joining Smart Devine, John was an audit partner
with Grant Thornton. Prior to that, John was with E&Y in
Philadelphia for over 21 years, seven of those years as a
partner in the audit practice serving large publicly-held
companies. John graduated from Widener University with a
Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting in 1987 and is a
certified public accountant, licensed in the states of Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and New York. John currently
serves as a member of the Board of Directors of BLOCS (Business Leadership Organized for Catholic Schools)
and the Widener University Department of Accounting & Information Management, Professional and Academic
Advisory Board. John also served on the Executive Committee of the Greater Philadelphia Chapter of the Penn-
sylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants, and the Sponsorship Committee of the Association for Corpo-
rate Growth.
John McGonigal
Libby Annie Walker Stephanie Sandra Wendling
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Pi Sigma Epsilon Networking Event
Chris Amabile Angela Daigs
Brittany Wolfrom Prof. Shoemaker Josh Duffey
Jared Hager Troy Allgood
Another networking event at Widener SBA was a
huge success for students and faculty!
On November 12, Dr. Mary Shoemaker hosted over
100 students at Lathem Hall for her Pi Sigma Epsi-
lon Networking Event. This annual event yields job
opportunities for our students. Twenty five compa-
nies attended and participated in the “speed dating”
format. Troy Allgood served as the Master of Cere-
monies and did an excellent job of rotating the stu-
dents to various tables with the executives. Dr.
Shoemaker is the faculty liaison with the Pi Sigma
Epsilon Marketing fraternity and has helped ready
her students for the working world by always hav-
ing industry experts in her classes and sharing her
networking secrets!
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Ms. Megan H. Kennard was awarded the Tax
Executives Institute, Inc. 2014-2015 Scholarship
Award. This award is given annually by the Tax
Executives from the Philadelphia/Harrisburg area.
Megan was inducted into the prestigious Beta
Alpha Psi – National Honors Fraternity for finan-
cial professionals in 2012. She is part of the Wid-
ener’s Honors Fraternity in general education and
received a President’s Award for her academ-
ic achievement. She had been on the Dean’s List
from the fall of 2010 to present. Megan is also
active in community service and is a truly well
rounded individual. We wish her continued suc-
cess.
Albert Pisanelli Megan Kennard
Prof. Hargadon
(From Left to Right)
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Michael Bennett From No.10 Football Named Second
Team Academic All-America
Tax Executives Institute Scholarship Award
Senior punter Michael Bennett (Maple Glen, PA), who has
enjoyed a solid career on and off the field, today garnered
a prestigious honor in being tabbed second team Capital
One CoSIDA Academic All-America.
Bennett becomes the 52nd Academic All-America in
school history, tops in the Middle Atlantic Conference,
and the seventh so honored from the football team. He is
the first since fellow punter Doug Schlack received first-
team honors in 2005. Bennett has proven to be a major
weapon with his punting, which led him to be tabbed Hon-
orable Mention All-MAC. He leads the MAC with 22
punts inside the 20 yard line, is seventh with a 32.3 yard
average per punt, and has placed seven punts inside the 10
yard line and four inside the six yard line.
He also had a six-game streak in which he placed at least two punts inside the 20 yard line each game entering last Saturday.
This included putting five punts inside the 20 yard line in Widener's 44-28 November 15 over Delaware Valley that clinched
the MAC title. Among Bennett's other highlights this season include averaging a season-best 39.0 yards per punt November 8
at King's. He also averaged 36.8 yards per punt September 20 vs. Albright that included a 50-yard punt.
Megan Kennard
Michael Bennett
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Dean’s Holiday Reception
Provost Stephen Wilhite Dean Ozatalay
On Thursday, December 4, 2014 Dean Ozatalay hosted the SBA
Dean’s Holiday Reception in room 108 of the Quick Center.
This was the fourth year for this event and the reception was
packed with young alums and industry partners. Our faculty
were out in full force as many alums talked to them about their
careers and the “real world.” This year our evening was spon-
sored by The First Financial Group. First Financial Group has
helped over 39,000 clients from New Jersey, Pennsylvania and
Delaware create wealth and security since 1886. First Financial
Group is dedicated to their clients and also to creating a profes-
sional environment with unparalleled leadership. They are com-
mitted to open communication and working together as a team to
meet client needs. First Financial Group won the Philadelphia
Inquirer and Daily News Top Places to Work award in 2010 and
2011, and for the 5th straight year in a row (2007, 2008, 2009,
2010 & 2011), First Financial Group won the Philadelphia Busi-
ness Journal’s Best Places to Work award. We were pleased to
welcome them to the SBA and appreciate their sponsorship.
Christy Neil Prof. Tacchino
Dr. Mansur Chuck Paff
(From Left to Right)
Maryann Patton Dean Ozatalay Chris Metkiff
(From Left to Right)
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Thomas Revak
Katie Pappas
Mike Marley Prof. Marley
Fred Wendt Mingze Liu
Pi Sigma Epsilon
Alumni
Chad Gravinese Duane Myers Prof.
Fuhr
Marc Liciardello Dean Ozatalay
Rhonda Watson Prof. McCloskey
Melissa Richards
Mike Borinski Bob Schwartz Stephan Perez Brian McCann
Michael Birdsall Prof. Lordi
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Financial Literacy Workshop
Prof. Hargadon Prof. Lordi
Dean Ozatalay welcomed the students.
On Friday, November 7, 2014 the School of
Business Administration welcomed over
100 high school students, teachers and
counselors to attend our annual Financial
Literacy Workshop. This year in addition to
our faculty presentation, one of our alumni,
Cassandra Latsios, ‘12, from Smart Devine
spoke to the students about goal setting,
working a financial plan and managing
yourself to be successful. Cassandra was a
hard worker at the SBA and also talked
about her Co-Op experience and how that
helped her in her career.
Professors Lordi and Hargadon were able to
highlight what is important to high school
students and also illustrate what the key fi-
nancial literacy tools are. Everyone toured
the campus and then the students played
financial football in various breakout rooms
around the campus. Lunch is always a big
hit and then several schools toured the cam-
pus, remarking how nice it was.
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Tom Revak Joe Santone Gianna Bojazi Megan Stewart Students from Chichester High School
Students from Upper Darby High School Students from Upper Darby High School
Students from Ridley High School Students from Interboro High School
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Academic Workshop for Young Women
Please Come and Join Us
At the workshop, you will learn key fundamentals concerning how to:
Explore how Widener’s School of Business Administration prepares you for the future
Network with successful women from Widener
Play networking, leadership, and team building games
Develop skills critical for a successful career in business
Discover the campus
Enjoy lunch with business professors
RSVP by February 13, 2015. Register online at
http://www.widener.edu/academics/schools/business/events/academic_workshop_
young_women.aspx
Or contact Jessica Hoopes at [email protected] or call 610-499-4304
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2015 SBA Awards Banquet
Thursday March 26, 2015
Social Hour: 5:30pm
Dinner: 7:00pm
Harrah’s Philadelphia
777 Harrah’s Boulevard
Chester, PA 19013
Guest Speaker: Joan Waters
When Joan arrived at COFCO in 1988, it was clear that she had found the company that
was the perfect fit. The authenticity that emanated throughout the team made her feel at
home immediately. She brought with her invaluable industry experience, a high level of
professionalism and a passion for a relationship centric approach to the business.
Joan believes “at the core of what we do, is finding the right combination to get the right
things done for our clients, every time.” And it is through Joan’s strong leadership that
clients experience this every time they work with COFCO.
Joan attended college at Bryant University in Smithfield, RI, where she was a member
of the women’s basketball program. She remains an active supporter of and advocate for
women’s athletics.
Joan is a board member of AWE (Alliance of Women Entrepreneurs), the mid‐Atlantic
region’s largest organization dedicated to fostering high growth businesses founded or
led by women.
She also serves as an advisory board member for the School of Business Administration
at Widener University, and is also a member of Impact100 Philadelphia, a women’s
philanthropic organization that funds initiatives in the Greater Philadelphia region. Joan
dedicates much of her time to the fight against cancer and raising money to help find a
cure for this disease.
COFCO is currently transitioning leadership to Joan Waters, who has partnered with Chairman of the Board, Alan Einstein, in lead-
ing the organization over the last decade. Joan’s experience and passion for the business and her commitment to hiring the best peo-
ple to support our clients will carry forth seamlessly as she becomes the next generation owner. Joan champions a new corporate vi-
sion which honors COFCO’s longstanding traditions and legacy and embraces the future and the dramatic changes that will occur in
the way people work.
Joan Waters
The SBA faculty and students with their awards
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Quick Takes is the Widener University School of Business Administration Newsletter. The School of
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Jan 12 Official Start of Spring Semester
Feb 26 & 27 Academic Workshop for Young Women
March 26 SBA Awards Banquet
In Memoriam
Bernard J. Reilly, Ph.D., 81, of Drexel Hill, died December 28, 2014, at Lankenau
Hospital with his family at his bedside. Born and raised in Staten Island and Queen
NY, he was a resident of Drexel Hill for the past 30 years. At the time of his death,
Dr. Reilly was Professor Emeritus of Management in the School of Business Ad-
ministration at Widener University in Chester. He received his Master’s Degree in
Sociology from Catholic University in Washington, D.C. and his Doctorate in
Higher Education Administration from Georgia State University in Atlanta, GA. He
was a contributor to numerous professional journals in the area of business ethics
and was the recipient of the Lindback Award for Distinguished Teaching.
He retired from Widener University in 2007 with 25 years of service. He was a
member of Incarnation Holy Sacrament Episcopal Church in Drexel Hill. An avid
reader and sports fan, he enjoyed trips to Cape May, NJ, and being with his family.
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