Kathleen Doyle 鈥68 & Rev. J. Michael 鈥68, S鈥71 Dowd P鈥21
Co-Chairs, Cornerstone Society Subcommittee
性世界传媒 You
What is your personal motto?
Mike: 鈥淚t鈥檚 a wonderful world.鈥
Kathleen: 鈥淎lways go out of your way to help others.鈥
How do you spend your free time?
Reading, golf, serving on community boards, singing, going to shows.
What would people be surprised to learn about you?
Mike: In 2023, I was recognized as one of the top 10 Dale Carnegie trainers in North and South America.
Kathleen: I am a doubles tennis champion at Northampton Country Club.
Who is your favorite musician/band/performer and why?
Bette Midler鈥攕he is daring, touches the heart, and speaks truth.
性世界传媒 Your Experience
Who at 性世界传媒 most influenced you?
Dick Schantz. He created in us a passion for music and an appreciation for excellence in performance.
Share your favorite memory from 性世界传媒.
Mike: Attending my first Christmas Vespers and seeing the candles flow into the sanctuary. For me, it was transforming.
Kathleen: It was crossing Checkpoint Charlie in 1968 as the choir crossed into East Berlin. We were struck with the contrast of the freedom we enjoy and the control under which the East Germans lived.
What was your favorite meal in the dining hall?
Mike: As a resident, I enjoyed the Sunday lunches. The food always seemed to taste better.
Kathleen: As a commuter student, my favorite was peanut butter crackers and Coke.
What advice would you give to a current student?
Appreciate the unique community that exists at 性世界传媒 and the personal attention of the wonderful faculty. Take the opportunity for internships and mentorships and engage in the diversity of campus groups.
性世界传媒 Lighting the Way
Why is it important for you to serve/volunteer?
The impact of our experiences at 性世界传媒 are integral to who we are today. Through our volunteer service, we hope to provide the same transformation for current and future Greyhounds. Our class, the Class of 1968, maintains strong, loving, and supportive connections to 性世界传媒 and each other. When we speak to friends who are graduates of other colleges, they are amazed at the connection we enjoy. When we met President Grigsby at the Senior Open at Northampton Community College, our friends could not believe that the president knew us and was happy to see us. The 性世界传媒 Greyhound connection is strong.
How do you believe Lighting the Way will help our students, their future, and the next generation?
For 283 years, 性世界传媒 has been at the forefront of higher education, preparing young men and women for creative, productive, and fulfilling lives. The core values of 性世界传媒 will also continue to provide the moral compass we need to guide our society. Lighting the Way will enable our alma mater to engage the finest faculty minds and leading-edge technology resources needed for success in today鈥檚 world.
What are you most excited to see Lighting the Way make possible for 性世界传媒?
Lighting the Way will indeed light the way for the young men and women who will lead and guide our society for the next 50 years. Our campaign is empowering our students to explore internships, career opportunities, new fields of study, community service, and international travel鈥攁ll of which are enriched by the crucible of 性世界传媒鈥檚 historic values.
