Stonehill Alumni Magazine: A Chronicle of Community, Achievement, and Connection

The Stonehill Alumni Magazine (SAM) serves as a vital link connecting alumni to their alma mater and to each other. Published twice a year by the Stonehill College Office of Communications and Media Relations, SAM showcases the diverse experiences, accomplishments, and stories of Stonehill's alumni, students, faculty, and staff. Beyond individual achievements, the magazine highlights campus life, news, and nostalgic reflections, strengthening the bond between alumni and Stonehill.

Purpose and Content

Through compelling storytelling, the Stonehill Alumni Magazine seeks to engage its alumni-readers and foster a stronger connection with Stonehill College. Each issue contains a variety of content, including:

Alumni Profiles: Stories of alumni making a difference in their communities and professions.
Student Features: Highlighting student research, campus activities, and academic achievements.
Faculty and Staff Spotlights: Showcasing the contributions of faculty and staff to the Stonehill community.
Campus News: Updates on college initiatives, events, and developments.
Nostalgia Pieces: Reminiscing about Stonehill's history and traditions.
Class Notes: Updates on alumni milestones and achievements.

A Look Back at Past Issues

Over the years, the Stonehill Alumni Magazine has covered a wide range of topics and featured numerous individuals who have made significant contributions to Stonehill and the wider world. Here's a glimpse into some of the themes and stories explored in past issues:

Celebrating Milestones and Achievements

The magazine frequently celebrates significant milestones in Stonehill's history, such as anniversaries and campaign successes.

70 Years of Women at Stonehill (Summer/Fall 2021): This issue commemorated the 70th anniversary of Stonehill becoming a coeducational college, highlighting milestones for women at Stonehill throughout the decades.
"Securing the Vision" The Campaign for Stonehill's Future (Winter 1995): This issue focused on the College's first major capital fund-raising campaign, outlining goals for funding student scholarships, faculty development, and community programming.
Commencement Coverage: Each year, the magazine reports on the Commencement exercises, featuring the Commencement speaker and highlighting graduating students. Examples include Thomas Constantine, DEA Administrator, addressing the Class of 1997 (Summer 1997) and Professor Chet Raymo delivering the Commencement address in 1996 (Summer/Fall 1996).

Spotlighting Alumni Success

The Stonehill Alumni Magazine proudly showcases the achievements of its alumni in various fields.

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Stonehill Alumni in Boston (Summer 1995): This issue profiled seventeen prominent alumni who enrich the City of Boston and their own communities.
Restaurateurs Among Us (Summer 1997): This article highlighted Stonehill alumni who owned restaurants cited in Zagat Survey of Boston's best restaurants.
A Good Sign (Summer/Fall 2018): Melanie (Malone) O’Neil ’99 shared her story of turning a hand-painted sign hobby into a successful company.
Who But Leo Meehan? (Winter/Spring 2018): Leo J. Meehan ’75 discussed his career trajectory after taking a job with an office supply company.
Boston vs. New York: A Tale of Two Sportscasters (Winter/Spring 2010): The article explored how FOX Sports Anchors Arthur "Butch" Stearns '82 and Joseph "Duke" Castiglione '96 started at Stonehill and later earned high-profile seats at local FOX sports desks in competing cities.

Exploring Academic and Research Initiatives

The magazine highlights the academic rigor and research opportunities available at Stonehill.

Student Research at Stonehill is a SURE Thing (Winter 1997): Showcasing the Stonehill Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE) program, where students collaborate with faculty on research projects.
The International Internship Option (Summer 1993): Highlighting the opportunities for Stonehill students to intern in foreign countries.
Learning by Doing (Summer/Fall 2021): Showcasing students and faculty from across the disciplines spending the summer conducting research.

Addressing Important Social Issues

The Stonehill Alumni Magazine also tackles important social issues and highlights alumni who are working to make a difference.

A Basic Requirement for Life (Summer/Fall 2020): Five alumni share how they are working to address the food crisis locally and globally.
Building a Diverse and Tolerant Community (Winter 1994): A report on efforts toward diversification of the Stonehill campus.
Addressing Mental Health Head On (Summer/Fall 2019): Highlighting the Wellness Initiatives Fund, established by two alumni to provide further opportunity for mental health programming on campus.
One Common Cause (Summer/Fall 2014): At the forefront of the fight against breast cancer, four Stonehill women are making scientific discoveries, funding research and community screenings and helping those coping with the disease.

Reflecting on Campus Life and Traditions

The magazine often includes nostalgic pieces that reflect on campus life and Stonehill traditions.

Oh, What a Night (Summer/Fall 2017): Reminiscing about Brother Mike's through the decades.
News Radio Days Remixed (Winter/Spring 2014): Celebrating more than four decades on air for WSHL-FM 91.3.
Who Knew? (Summer/Fall 2012): Highlighting little-known facts and obscurities about Stonehill.

Honoring Faculty and Staff

The Stonehill Alumni Magazine recognizes the contributions of faculty and staff to the Stonehill community.

Paula Sullivan: A Stonehill Legend (Summer/Fall 1996): Celebrating Paula Sullivan's retirement after twenty-five years of coaching women's basketball and her appointment as the College's new Director of Athletics.
Meet the Stonehill Faculty (Winter 1994): A series of profiles introducing various Stonehill faculty members from different departments.
Mr. Stonehill Francis X. Dillon ’70 (Winter/Spring 2019): Stonehill’s longest serving vice president, reflects on his 44-year career upon his retirement.
Salameno Chair Announced (Summer 2007): Highlighting John Rodrigue, a nationally renowned expert on 19th century American history, who joined Stonehill as the College's first endowed chairholder.

Exploring Unique Collections

The magazine has also spotlighted the unique collections housed at Stonehill College.

Stonehill's Special Collections (Summer 1994): This issue highlighted the Michael Novak Collection, Stonehill College Archives, Fine Art Collection, Arnold B. Tofias Industrial Archives, Joseph W. Martin, Jr. Collection, and the Mary Joan Glynn Library of Irish Literature.
Paper Trail (Summer/Fall 2013): The College Archives are filled with papers that tell of Stonehill's history.

Providing Practical Advice and Insights

The magazine offers practical advice and insights on various topics.

Bouncing Back (Winter/Spring 2017): Stonehill experts share how resiliency can be learned.
Why Pray? (Winter/Spring 2010): Celia Wolf Devine helps us understand how to view prayer and the reasons why we pray.
Fear Not! (Winter/Spring 2016): Three Stonehill experts weigh in on this timely topic.

Accessibility

Stonehill College strives to make the Alumni Magazine accessible to all readers. Each issue is a scanned image of the original printed magazine that has been converted to a PDF and passed the accessibility checker. However, if readers encounter problems when accessing these documents with screen readers, they are encouraged to contact the college for assistance.

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