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Misericordia University regularly pays tribute to its most generous benefactors at an annual gathering, the Trustee Associates Gala. The event honors all benefactors of $1,000 and above for their support of the university’s mission.
Among those we honor are our
Lifetime Honorary Associates
And members of our Giving Societies
Mercy Society
Mother Mary Catharine McGann Society
Medallion Society
Cougar Society
Sr. Mary Annunciata Merrick Society
Founders Society
Fellow Associates
1924 Society
Trustee Associates
We also recognize the members of the Heart of Mercy Society, those who have thoughtfully included Misericordia University in their planned giving, such as a will, bequest, or insurance designation.
Among the highlights of the evening is the awarding of the Trustee Associates Award. Considered among Misericordia’s highest honors, the Trustee Associates Award recognizes individuals who have demonstrated exceptionally loyal commitment, dedication, and service to the University. It is a competitive award and great care is taken by the Board of Trustees in making the prestigious selection.
2024
CENTENNIAL TRUSTEE ASSOCIATES GALA
Held during Mercy Week and just days after Misericordia’s 100th anniversary on September 24, 2024,the special Centennial Trustee Associates Gala honored the Sisters of Mercy, and those who have followed in their footsteps. Teresa Bednarz, RSM, Ph.D., a member of the Institute Leadership Team of the Sisters of Mercy of the Americas, offered her congratulations to Misericordia on behalf of sisters serving Catherine McAuley’s mission around the world.
Teresa Bednarz, RSM, Ph.D., member of the Institute Leadership Team of the Sisters of Mercy of the Americas, offered congratulations to Misericordia on behalf of Sisters of Mercy worldwide at the 2024 Centennial Trustee Associates Gala. Welcoming her to the event are the Sisters of Mercy who serve on the Misericordia Board of Trustees, from left, Trustee Emeritus Mary Ann Dillon, RSM, Ph.D. ’68; Trustees Mary Ellen Fuhrman, RSM ’74; Carol Rittner, RSM, Ph.D. ’67; Ivette Diaz, RSM, MSW; Carol Gallagher, RSM ’66; and Deirdre Mullan, RSM, Ph.D.; and Sister Bednarz. Trustee Catherine McGroarty, RSM ’67 is absent from the photo.
TRUSTEE ASSOCIATES AWARD 2024
Trustee Associates Award 2024
Presenting the Trustee Associates Award, from left, are Deborah Smith Mileski, D.Ed., chair, Board of Trustees; Daniel J. Myers, Ph.D., president; Tina MacDowell and Dr. Michael A. MacDowell, award recipients; Roger Howell, chair, Advancement Committee of the Board of Trustees; and Tanya Easton, Ed.D., vice president of University Advancement.
Misericordia University presented the 2024 Trustee Associates Award to President Emeritus Dr. Michael A. MacDowell and Mrs. Tina MacDowell, of Harveys Lake, and Estero, Florida, honoring them as among those who have had the most impact on the university in its 100-year history. The two were recognized for the extraordinary advancements at the university during Dr. MacDowell’s 15-year tenure as president from 1998-2013. Dr. MacDowell was credited with overseeing unprecedented growth in student enrollment, student quality, athletics, and academic programming, resulting in the college’s evolution to a university in 2007. Tina MacDowell was recognized for spearheading numerous events, art installations, and outdoor beautification projects across the campus. The two were named honorary alumni in 2019, and hold lifetime honorary associate status for being among the top living donors to Misericordia.
Founders Medal
Also frequently awarded during the Trustee Associates Gala is the prestigious Founders Medal.
The Founders Medal recognizes those select individuals who have made a philanthropic investment that significantly transforms Misericordia University’s ability to serve its students and advance its mission. It is awarded on occasion by determination of the Board of Trustees.
Wilkes-Barre native Virginia “Ginger” Donlin Emershaw ’62, of Akron, Ohio, was awarded in absentia the Founders Medal during the 2024 Centennial Trustee Associates Gala. The lifelong elementary teacher established the Virginia Donlin’62 Scholarship in 2018 in support of students in the Ruth Matthews Bourger Women with Children Program or majoring in education at Misericordia. She has subsequently made a substantial gift in support of the Misericordia Fund/Immediate Impact and the General Scholarship fund.
Founders Medal Presentation
IMark DiPippa, director of development, and Roger Howell, chair of the advancement committee of the board of trustees, shown from left, presented the Misericordia Founders Medal in absentia to alumna Virginia Donlin Emershaw ’62, of Akron, OH. Accepting the award on Mrs. Emershaw’s behalf were Patricia McCann, RSM, Ed.D., retired associate professor of education, and alumna Stacy McCarter, former Virginia Donlin ‘62 Scholarship recipient, and teacher, Wilkes-Barre Area School District.
Mercy Mission Medal
Mercy Medal Presentation
Honoring those who have made the greatest impact in its 100-year history, Misericordia University presented the Mercy Mission Medal to Trustee Emeritus Sandy Insalaco, Sr., during its Centennial Trustee Associates Gala. Shown, from left, are: Deborah Smith Mileski, D.Ed., chair, Board of Trustees; Insalaco; Daniel J. Myers, Ph.D., president; and Tanya Easton, Ed.D., vice president of University Advancement.
The Misericordia Mercy Mission Medal recognizes an awardee for a lifetime of commitment, dedication and service to Misericordia, and exemplifies their willingness to share their expertise and treasure to advance the University’s mission and core values. It is awarded at the discretion of the Board of Trustees.
The 2024 Mercy Mission Medal was presented at the Centennial Gala to Trustee Emeritus Sandy, Insalaco, Sr., of Pittston. The award honored his 26 years as a dedicated member of the Misericordia Board of Trustees, and his willingness to share expertise and treasure to advance the university’s mission and core values. He was recognized for his impact that includes the development of the Insalaco Career Center on campus and providing a substantial gift that led to the construction of Sandy and Marlene Insalaco Hall in 2009. His leadership as campaign co-chair for Now for Tomorrow: The Campaign for Misericordia University, which concluded in 2021, resulted in the university raising $39 million in support of the construction of the Frank M. and Dorothea Henry Science Center.
We would like to thank Rosenn Jenkins & Greenwald, LLC, as the Presenting Sponsor for the event, along with all the sponsors and tribute gift benefactors who helped raise more than $111,000 for scholarships for worthy students.
2024 Centennial Trustee Associates Gala Video
Please take a moment to look at the 177 photos taken during this festive evening. We thank Earl and Sedor Photographic for their expertise behind the camera.