Springfield College Alumni News and Notes

It’s all about showing up. SC women's volleyball alumnae ranging from 2006-2023 were back at the Birthplace earlier this month for the alumnae match against the current team. What a crew!

Leadership in service to others.

On their way to North Carolina to build a home with Habitat for Humanity, the alternative spring break group stayed overnight at the home of alums Beth Gibney-Boulden ‘96, G’98, and Michael Boulden ‘96, G’98. The Bouldens have remained active volunteers and contributors to Springfield College since graduating, so this visit was an incredible opportunity for our students to make meaningful connections with alums who are living the Humanics philosophy daily. What a great way to kickstart a week of service.

They were married in an intimate ceremony in September 2023 on Mt. Hood, and celebrated their marriage with family and friends this March. The party started with a trip down the slopes at Mt. Bachelor followed by a reception in Bend, OR.

What a wonderful group of physical therapy and occupational therapy alumni who returned HOME to campus for a career fair and to meet with current students in our new Health Sciences Center. Many of these alumni have also provided clinical experiences for SC students. 

Special thanks to to Jen Bergeron '19, DPT '21, Meghan Bradley '11, DPT '13, Andy Braga '15, DPT '17, Matt Calendrillo '04, G'05, Eric Connolly '98, G'99, David Doyle '00, G'01, Allison Leary '21, DPT '23, Alexandra MacPherson '21, DPT '23, Mike McGowan '14, DPT '16, Brian Owczarski '16, DPT '18, Steph Post '17, DPT '19, Nick Rajotte '21, DPT '23, Tyler Reid '15, DPT '17, Shelly Quirk '89, G'96, Jillian Keefe Senecal '11, G'12, Josh Swain '16, DPT '18 and Greg Zimbelman '98, G'99.

Alumni Spotlight…Meet Joe Baia ‘11. Based in Georgia, Joe is the Senior Manager for Health, Wellness and Ergonomics within the airport customer service division at Delta Air Lines. 

During his time on Alden Street, Baia majored in movement and sports studies and was a member of the soccer team. 

“Springfield helped me build foundational skills for success in my professional life, and gave me the opportunity to be a part of an incredibly supportive network of friends, coaches and professors. Being part of an environment that shared similar goals and standards was a great fit for me. I owe a lot to my family because I came in to SC with a lot of tools and a good work ethic, but I left having sharpened those tools with coursework that over-prepared me and coaches that invested in me as a person, which gave me the confidence to be ambitious with career choices. Ultimately, several of those relationships that began at SC remain close today, and have been a crucial part of my professional growth and development.”

“A Springfield education introduced to me the Humanics philosophy, and while it took time to truly understand what it stood for, it became more clear over time how valuable it was. What SC means to me is being eager to learn and try new things without fear of failure, and applying yourself in order to lead by supporting others in your work. Servant leadership is a core value of any successful team or organization, and it was one of the most impactful things that I learned at Springfield.”

"Here's a mural on the YMCA in Tucson, Arizona, done by artist Joe Pagac. Very cool to view in person," writes Jim Koenig '73.

Springfield College Executive Director of Corporate, Foundation and Major Giving, John White, recently announced he was leaving the College after more than 22 years of service to the College. White's last day was on March 21, 2024. 

White started at Springfield College in the sports information office, before moving to the Office of Development and Institutional Advancement, where he had a huge impact on generating funds and partnerships for the College. He assisted in leading two successful capital campaigns while at Springfield, and he leaves a legacy of hard-work, integrity, and success. Congrats John, and thank you for all you did to make Springfield College a better place!