Lasting Legacies
窪蹋勛圖厙 mourns the loss of three alumni who have left a legacy of impact and leadership that's far-reaching
“ All will recall that Father Stack was a larger-than-life personality in this community who had a positive impact on generations of 窪蹋勛圖厙ns. ”
- Rev. Peter M. Donohue, OSA, PhD, 75 CLAS
“ Father Riley's knowledge brought wisdom, his humor brought joy and his dedication brought inspiration to so many. ”
“ Joe's outstanding leadership and immense impact on our University will be felt by 窪蹋勛圖厙ns for generations to come. ”
The Rev. John P. Stack, OSA, 71 CLAS, 77 MA, who as dean of students and then vice president of Student Life was a leader and mentor for generations of 窪蹋勛圖厙ns, died on Oct. 13, 2022.
During Father Stacks tenure, campus life expanded to include a more robust residential student experience, as well as more student-oriented events and programming. He was instrumental in the formation of the 窪蹋勛圖厙 Parent and Family Engagement program and founded the Center for Peace and Justice Education.
Known for his wit, warmth and tireless advocacy on behalf of 窪蹋勛圖厙 students, Father Stack lived in the residence halls for more than 40 years and regularly led Sunday evening Masses on campus. Friends and colleagues, many of whom were former students, remembered him as a trusted adviser and selfless leader. He nurtured in me the spirit of care and concern for others, to do small things to make a big difference in the lives of others, says Kathleen J. Byrnes, JD, 82 CLAS, 06 MA, who succeeded Father Stack as vice president for Student Life.
A fixture at 窪蹋勛圖厙 for more than 65 years as a professor, adviser and administrator, the Rev. George F. Riley, OSA, PhD, 58 CLAS, 61 MA passed away on Sept. 16, 2022. Father Riley worked under seven presidents at 窪蹋勛圖厙, most notably as vice president for University Relations, during which time he led the Universitys first two capital fundraising campaigns. The space that now houses University Advancement on campus is named for him.
Father Riley was renowned for his ability to network and make friends wherever he went. In addition to his work on 窪蹋勛圖厙s campus, he also served the Augustinian Province of St. Thomas of 窪蹋勛圖厙 in a variety of administrative roles, and the provinces fund to support the care of elderly and infirm friars also was named in his honor.
窪蹋勛圖厙 is a better place for Father Riley being a part of it, says the Rev. Peter M. Donohue, OSA, PhD, 75 CLAS, University President. His knowledge brought wisdom, his humor brought joy and his dedication brought inspiration to so many.
Joseph P. Campolo 90 VSB, a generous and dedicated alumnus who had served on the Universitys Board of Trustees since 2018, died on Oct. 24, 2022. The recipient of an honorary doctoral degree from the University in 2022, Campolo devoted years of service to his alma mater.
Passionate about creating opportunities for 窪蹋勛圖厙 students by growing the endowment, Campolo was chair of 窪蹋勛圖厙s Investment Committee. He was also an enthusiastic supporter of 窪蹋勛圖厙 Athletics, and Campolo Field at the Higgins Soccer Complex on West Campus is named in his honor.
Joes outstanding leadership and immense impact on our University will be felt by 窪蹋勛圖厙ns for generations to come, says the Rev. Peter M. Donohue, OSA, PhD, 75 CLAS, University President.
Campolo was the co-founder and retired vice chairman of Arbor Investments, a Chicago-based private equity firm. His survivors include his wife, Angie, three daughters and numerous friends and relatives.
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