Alumnae/i Association Awards of Distinguished Service and Achievement

This award, which is presented at Alumnae/i Weekend in September recognizes graduates and friends of the University who embody in their own life the Carlow University traditions of excellence and shared values through their professional achievements, personal accomplishments and dedication to the mission of the university.

These individuals have distinguished themselves not only in their academic and professional lives, but also their dedication and commitment to Carlow.

Nomination and Eligibility:

• Nominees must be friends or graduates of Carlow University, Carlow College, or Mount Mercy College.
• The reputation, achievements and contributions of the nominee must bring honor and prestige to the University and its mercy-inspired mission.
• The nominee is expected to attend the annual luncheon to receive the award, except in rare circumstances.

NOMINATION FORMS:

• Printable Award Nomination Form 2011 (PDF)
• Online Award Nomination Form

When nominating an alum for the Alumnae/i Association Award, please provide the following:

• Documentation of public or professional recognition the nominee has gained in her/his field of endeavor.
• Professional endorsement of the candidate: contact information from someone who knows of the nominee’s involvement in the area of the award for which she/he is being nominated.

PLEASE NOTE: The Committee asks all nominators to appreciate the confidentiality of this process. The candidate maybe personally or professionally uncomfortable if there is a breach in the information’s confidentiality.

If you have any questions, please contact Alumnae/i Relations at 412-578-6274.

Margaret A. (Peg) Mangan '70
Margaret A. (Peg) Mangan '70 has served as an Administrative Law Judge in the D.C. Office of Administrative Hearings since January 2007. When she is not working, Peg tutors inner-city kids, and runs around the city with her running group. Peg graduated from Carlow with a B.S.N. degree. She worked at Montefiore Hospital as a staff nurse and head nurse, earned a Masters degree from Boston University, and taught nursing at several universities. In 1986, Peg graduated magna cum laude from Vermont Law School. She is the proud mother of a daughter Daurie and son Garan.

Suzanne (Sue) Mihalic Paone '85
Suzanne (Sue) Mihalic Paone '85 began a career in healthcare which spans over two decades. Academic accomplishments include an MBA from the University of Pittsburgh. Progression into health information technology practice involved early work in the automation of electronic health records at UPMC with innovative developments in consumer portals and eHealth. Current work is developing a technology model for clinical researchers with focus on electronic health records for translational research. She is currently defending a doctoral thesis toward a Doctor of Health Administration preparing to include more research and teaching in her goals.

Dorothy Flaherty Weldon '59
Dorothy Flaherty Weldon ’59 received her Professional Certification in Public School Nursing in 1980 from California University and served seven years as President of the Mon Valley Nurses Association. Employment includes: Screening Nursing coordinator, hospital staff nursing, school nursing and Mon Valley Anesthesia Associates for 20 years. She served as a Nursing Volunteer with the Mon Valley American Red Cross Blood, initiating and promoting disaster preparations, Chaired the First Blood Drive at her Parish followed by 20 successful years of Blood Drives, and served as Chapter Chairwoman of the Mon Valley Red Cross Board. Received the Clara Barton Honor Award for Meritorious Volunteer Leadership from the National Chair of Volunteers. In 2001she was recognized as Monongahela Citizen of the Year by the Chamber of Commerce. In 2003 she was presented the Manifesting the Kingdom Award by Bishop Donald Wuerl.