Winter 2023 Issue

Featured Articles

Mónica Guzmán speaks from a podium on the Quinnipiac campus

Curiosity and listening are the antidote to today’s partisan politics, author says

Mónica Guzmán bills herself as the proud liberal daughter of conservative parents. In an era of shouting and suspicion, Guzmán is that rare political helix of unapologetic activist and engaged listener.

Unique Learning Opportunities

Quiet Quitting is a buzzy term in the business world. But what does it mean?

What’s all the fuss about ‘quiet quitting’?

At this moment, half of your coworkers are coasting.

A Quinnipiac Education

Illustration of various women in STEM professional roles

The future of STEM stands with women

Ask some women who excel at math or science how they chose careers in STEM, and they invariably say, “I just knew it was for me.”

A Quinnipiac Education

Students gather in the Innovation Hub to discuss and develop social enterprise and business ventures.

The Innovation Hub takes off

The myth of entrepreneurship is that it’s a solo mission, the lonely visionary toiling away in isolation until they achieve a breakthrough. But that trope fails to capture the collaboration required to drive meaningful change through social enterprise and business ventures, according to Patrice Luoma, professor of entrepreneurship and strategy and director of the M&T Bank Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship at Quinnipiac.

Ambition Unleashed

In this Issue

School of Nursing pins on display for traditional pinning ceremony

Alumni Accomplishments

50th Anniversary: School of Nursing honors past, embraces future of healthcare

They were the first. It’s a distinction few can share in a college class. But for the graduates from Quinnipiac’s nursing program in 1972, it’s a bond that has connected them to each other, and their alma mater, for the past 50 years.

Sabrina Butler-Smith speaks from a podium in the Mount Carmel Auditorium

Unique Learning Opportunities

First woman exonerated from death row shares aching story of victory and loss

On most days, Sabrina Butler-Smith sees her beautiful little boy propped up on a plaid sofa. His enchanting brown eyes, his striped tube socks, his white overalls with the car on front, nothing ever changes.

Dean Rousch with Hall of Fame honorees Rich Barry, Bruce Taylor, Ray Hernandez and Meredith Klein

Celebrating Success

School of Communications honors industry alumni at Bobcat Weekend

Filming sports legends, crafting messaging for iconic American brands and producing TV shows for kids that live on in pop culture lore might not present an obvious connection. But the common thread is a communications degree from Quinnipiac — and all roads lead to the School of Communications Hall of Fame.

Dignitaries cut the ribbon at the grand opening of Quinnipiac University's Recreation and Wellness Center

Student Experience

Enthusiasm, excitement mark grand opening of new Recreation and Wellness Center

With a ceremonial ribbon cut from oversized shears, Quinnipiac University President Judy Olian and invited dignitaries officially marked the grand opening of the university’s completed Recreation and Wellness Center on Friday, Jan. 27, ushering in a new era of health and wellness for students, faculty and staff.

Entrepreneur Magazine Editor and Author Jason Feifer addresses the audience

Market-Driven Knowledge

Editor of Entrepreneur magazine offers insight into ‘future-proofed careers’

Through personal experiences and conversations with some of the world’s most influential change-makers, the author of the newly released book, “Build for Tomorrow,” and editor in chief of Entrepreneur magazine, Jason Feifer, realized that success comes from embracing the unknown.

Quinnipiac Center for Excellence honorees pose with their awards

Celebrating Success

Quinnipiac honors excellence in teaching and service

For their exceptional contributions to the Quinnipiac community, six faculty and staff members were honored during the 20th annual Center for Excellence in Teaching and Service to Students awards ceremony last semester.

Sports

Celebrating Success

Pitch perfect: Rebecca Cooke ‘finds a way’ to lead Bobcats

Winter 2023

Standing a shade under 6 feet in mismatched cleats, Quinnipiac women’s soccer standout Rebecca Cooke is hard to misplace. Yet she possesses the uncanny ability to dart and drift and leave a defense in the dust, her legendary jaunts around the pitch covering as many as 12 miles in a 90-minute contest.

Danielle Marmer led the ceremonial puck drop prior to Quinnipiac's Frozen Fenway game.

Alumni Accomplishments

Breaking the ice: Danielle Marmer makes history with the Bruins

Winter 2023

Before she became the first female coach in the 98-year history of the National Hockey League’s Boston Bruins, Danielle Marmer ’17, MA ’21, was a Quinnipiac student at a crossroads.

The Quinnipiac soccer team holds up a MAAC Champions sign on the field

Celebrating Success

A banner year for QU’s fall sports teams

Winter 2023

Historically speaking, winter tends to yield the most hardware for Quinnipiac Athletics. But this past fall, a sleeping giant awoke a little early.

Class Notes

Alumni Accomplishments

Class Notes: Winter 2023 Issue

Catch up with your fellow alumni and check out career updates, announcements, births, weddings and other milestones.

Alumni

Quinnipiac law graduate TaShun Bowden-Lewis, Connecticut’s first Black chief public defender

Inclusive Excellence

Alumna makes history as Connecticut’s first Black chief public defender

TaShun Bowden-Lewis, JD ’97, figures she was about 7 years old when the epiphany came calling. While most kids her age didn’t know what a lawyer did, Bowden-Lewis had already chosen a career track. She wanted to be a public defender.

Andrew Pizzi and Michael Cusano co-founders of fan engagement program CrowdPlay smile arm in arm

Alumni Accomplishments

Alumni turn pro with CrowdPlay program

As kids, Andrew Pizzi ’19 and Michael Cusano ’14 spent holidays with a big family and bigger dreams. Sure, they were a few years apart. But after they each found their footing in the School of Business, it was clear they weren’t just meant to be cousins. They were meant to be partners.

Liz Jankowski as a member of the Quinnipiac hockey team

Alumni Accomplishments

Alumna gives back so others can take flight

Elizabeth Jankowski ’03, JD ’08, decided to take her support and loyalty of Quinnipiac to the next level by making a $12,500 gift, the largest in women’s ice hockey history.

About the Magazine

Brian Koonz, MS ’20

Editor

Andrea McCaffrey

Associate Editor

Chris Brodeur

Writer/Editor

Autumn Driscoll

Photographer

Vol. 32, No. 1

Interim Vice President for Marketing and Communications

James Ryan ’02

Editor

Brian Koonz, MS ’20

Associate Editor

Andrea McCaffrey

Writer/Editor

Chris Brodeur

Staff Photographer

Autumn Driscoll

Contributors

Jamie DeLoma ’06, MS ’11; Cindy DuBell, MS ’21; Meghan Jones; Steven Justo, MBA ’20; Lauren Kersten ’10; Leah Overbaugh; Katie Picard, P ’23; Lisa Scrofani, MS ’13; Christine Smith, MS ’19; Tad Sterling; Janet Waldman, MS ’09

Photographers and Videographers

Peter Gallay ’06, MS ’11; Lauren Geary; Dan Passapera ’23; Justin Schussler ’10, MS ’15; Crandall Yopp Jr. ’21

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