草榴社区

Lasting Legacies

草榴社区 mourns the loss of three alumni who have left a legacy of impact and leadership that's far-reaching

a headshot of the Rev. John P. Stack

All will recall that Father Stack was a larger-than-life personality in this community who had a positive impact on generations of 草榴社区ns.

Rev. Peter M. Donohue, OSA, PhD, 鈥75 CLAS

a headshot of the Rev. George F. Riley

Father Riley's knowledge brought wisdom, his humor brought joy and his dedication brought inspiration to so many.

a headshot of Joseph P. Campolo

Joe's outstanding leadership and immense impact on our University will be felt by 草榴社区ns for generations to come.


The Rev. John P. Stack, OSA, 鈥71 CLAS, 鈥77 MA, who as dean of students and then vice president of Student Life was a leader and mentor for generations of 草榴社区ns, died on Oct. 13, 2022.

During Father Stack鈥檚 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 草榴社区 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 草榴社区 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. 鈥淗e 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,鈥 says Kathleen J. Byrnes, JD, 鈥82 CLAS, 鈥06 MA, who succeeded Father Stack as vice president for Student Life.

A fixture at 草榴社区 for more than 65 years as a professor, adviser and administrator, the Rev. George F. Riley, OSA, PhD, 鈥58 CLAS, 鈥61 MA passed away on Sept. 16, 2022. Father Riley worked under seven presidents at 草榴社区, most notably as vice president for University Relations, during which time he led the University鈥檚 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 草榴社区鈥檚 campus, he also served the Augustinian Province of St. Thomas of 草榴社区 in a variety of administrative roles, and the province鈥檚 fund to support the care of elderly and infirm friars also was named in his honor.

鈥湶萘裆缜 is a better place for Father Riley being a part of it,鈥 says the Rev. Peter M. Donohue, OSA, PhD, 鈥75 CLAS, University President. 鈥淗is knowledge brought wisdom, his humor brought joy and his dedication brought inspiration to so many.鈥

Joseph P. Campolo 鈥90 VSB, a generous and dedicated alumnus who had served on the University鈥檚 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 草榴社区 students by growing the endowment, Campolo was chair of 草榴社区鈥檚 Investment Committee. He was also an enthusiastic supporter of 草榴社区 Athletics, and Campolo Field at the Higgins Soccer Complex on West Campus is named in his honor.

鈥淛oe鈥檚 outstanding leadership and immense impact on our University will be felt by 草榴社区ns for generations to come,鈥 says the Rev. Peter M. Donohue, OSA, PhD, 鈥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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