FEBRUARY 2002 INSIDE:
Campus News 2
Latest Immig Gallery Exhibit 5
Counseling Services 6 Sports N ews 7
Emmanuel's Web Site to Launch l.E.A.D.E.R.S. Program With New Design
Gets Students Involved The Emmanuel College web site, Homo Apply Now FAQs Cont act Us Sit e IndeN www.emmanuel.edu, is getting a Outside of the Classroom whole new look - and information will be easier to access than ever. After months of reconstruction, the ,. In Thi S Settlon : "With it liberal arts education, you have all the tools new site will launch at the end of you need to do dnything you want with your life . I~s Academic Ufo empowering .• . Douglas Crandall, Ph .O. February and will offer clearer navi Messaoe from the Dean Professor of Biology Office- of the Re91strar gation and faster downloads along Departments a. Programs I :;u~~~:;~se~~~I~i~~~b::a~t~~:8:~!:~::n::~ can Course Oescnpbons I make In your own future . Emmanuel has a strong with a 500% increase in its number commitment to delivering quality academtc programs General ReqUirements taught by accomplished and dedicated faculty, We of pages. User-friendly design and AcademiC: Opportunities offer technologically advanced academic resources and facilitIes Within an innovative learning environment. AcademiC Resoun:es
fresh content will make the site a AcademiC Resource Center Explore undergraduate academIC hfe at Emmanuel: convenient and effici ent way to • MeSsage frpm rhe Dean ») Contact AcademiC AffalN • OffICe pf the Begl!ltrar access up-to-date information about • pepartment$ & prooram$ ., • General grgU!rgmeot$ . • AcademiC Opportunities flrst Yebf Pfoorams the college community. • AcademIC Resgyrces • Coot act AcademIC AffaIrs New members gathered for a reception following the event If you're looking for graduate and/or professlooal undergraduate programs - available on our main New students were welcomed into the L.EAD.E.R.S. campus or at Emmanuel's eight satehite campuses - read about OUl' Graduate 8c Professlona! pmgrams. program on Ja nuary 24th,joining current program During the redesign process, members and Em manuel staff to lea rn about the bene Graphic Designer for Electronic 8oe&(toTop fits of becoming more involved in li fe outside of the o 2002 emmanuel Colleoe Contact Emmanuel CoU,ge I COotlCS tbe Wcbmuter Media Alice Matsumoto stuck to 400 Th. Fenway 8oston, MA 02115 J.2R.11 ~ I Cooynght 'ltg.! Notice class room. A coll abora tive effort between Campus Minist ry, Student Life and Activities, Res idence Life, the principles of practical web Athletics and Counseling Se rvices, the goal of the design and her own personal philos Sample page from the new Emmanuel web site program is to create well -rounded students eq ui pped w ith the sk ills to be successfu l in college and in life. ophy of both keeping things simple and making the site as widely accessible as possible.
Pres ident Sister Janet Eisner, SND, welcomed new members and stressed the importance of the program to the college community. ''The program proves that "There are a lot of flashy features that can be added to web sites, but the main goal of Emmanuel strong ly believes that education happens this site is to offer information on the college that is relevant and easy to find," said both inside and outside of the ca mpus and these activi Matsumoto. "I wanted to create a site that was fast and accessible for a wide range of ties connect seamlessly." users. "
The program focuses on seven areas of personal devel opment: Leadersh ip, Ethics, Activities, Dedication to The new site was built with various computer platforms and browsers in mind, which is Service, Evaluation, Relationships and Spirituality. Participants are given "points" that evaluate the depth of especially important for dial-up users both in the U.S. and internationally that may have involvement in ea ch area and receive an official letter of less connection capacity to access the site. Matsumoto has done this by reducing file sizes recommendation from the college's president upon per page in some cases by 40% versus the old site, using a web-safe palette of colors and completion of the program. More importantly, partici pants gain confidence, maturity and a sense of pride. breaking down long pages into manageable sections with related links.
Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students Dr. Patricia Rissmeyer sha red the hi story of the program, Matsumoto came to Emmanuel in May of 2001 and has made a dramatic impact with her which began in 1996 when a group of staff members knowledge of web design principles. She immediately redesigned the site's home page and gathered to discuss a better way to support and chal made adj ustments to outdated content and embarked on creating a plan for the lenge Emmanuel students. Al l ag reed t hat various activi ties were not well coordinated across campus and they completely redesigned site. The process of the redesign started in early August of 2001 decided to create an "umbrella" model to connect these and was completed in December. programs. In 1997, S.l.S.T.E.R.S. was unve iled.
"We set out to create a blueprint for a well -rounded With the arrival of Matsumoto as Emmanuel's in-house web designer, content and archi student," said Dr. Rissmeyer. "Academical ly students have tecture can be modified and added almost immediately. Other changes made by a blueprint, but w ith this program they have a guide to li fe beyond the campus that is consistent w ith the Matsumoto prior to this major redesign include the addition of the campus calendar, mission of the coll ege." updated photo galleries from college events, revamped Athletics and International Admissions pages, and the inclusion of an online version of the Emmanuel News. The program, which was changed to L.E.ADE.R.S. as Emmanuel made the transition to a coeducational college, both encourages students to branch out and "The old site's navigation was confusing and the site was generally very rigid," said become involved in a variety of activities and recogn izes Matsumoto. "The new site, on the other hand, is much more flexible and easier to main- those that excel outside of the classroom.
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tain, enabling ongoing changes and Janet M. Daley Library Lecture expansion. The web has become such a primary resource for information, so we must be prepared with the most up-to Hall Named in December
date content. " The Janet M. Daley Library Lecture Hall was dedicated during a special reception on December 19,2001. The Chair of Emmanuel's Board ofTrustees, C. Michael Much of the redesign process involved Daley, contributed a significant gift to Emmanuel gathering and checking the accuracy and College towards the renovation and modernization of consistency in the site's content. The new the library lecture hall to name this state-of-the-art classroom in honor of his wife. The reception and site features pages and sections for more naming was a surprise to Janet Da ley on the occasion of the college's offices and departments, of her birthday. as well as faculty pages, course descrip tions, a site index and a FAQ section. The Daley family and friends along with members of The new site has more than 400 pages, as Emmanuel's Board ofTrustees and administration gathered in the Main Read ing Room at 5:00 p.m. compared to fewer than 80 pages on the During the program in the lecture hall, President Sister old site. Janet Eisner, SND talked about the history of the Emmanuel Library and the many uses of the newly renovated, state-of-the-art lecture hall, and the leader Sister Janet Eisner, SNO, congratulates Janet and Michael Daley following the Janet M. Daley Library Lecture Hall Matsumoto, a Vancouver native, is a ship and friendship of Mike and Janet Daley to dedication. 1998 graduate of the University of British Emmanuel College for over a decade. Mr. Da ley's warm remarks focused on his love and gratitude to his wife Columbia where she studied English and and the importance of this gift to their family and to Psychology. She gained her hands-on web Emmanuel College. design experience at Vancouver-based Communicate.com, a company that built After the new sign for the Janet M. Daley Library web sites. Matsumoto worked on quality Lecture Hall was unveiled at the entrance, the guests control for the company's clients. returned to the Ma in Reading Room.They were treated to a performance of Christmas music by Laura Grande '02, who was singing with the Boston Pops later that evening. A birthday cake-cutting cele "Web design is very different from print bration with Janet and Mike Da ley and their chi ldren design, although it seems graphical in and grandchildren concluded the evening. The nature," said Matsumoto. "Web design Daleys' daughter, Mary Beth Da ley Grey, is a 1990 graduate of Emmanuel College. ers should always consider the user first The Daley family celebrates the dedication and then what he or she seeks from the site. There is a danger of creating some Mike Daley has served on Emmanuel's Board of contributing this leadership gift to renovate and name Trustees since 1991 .The Daleys have been loyal and the Janet M. Da ley Library Lecture Hall. Emmanuel thing flashy and complicated when visi generous friends and donors to Emmanuel, contribut College is deeply grateful to Mike and Janet Da ley for tors are really looking for something ing the new altar in the Chapel in 1998, and now their extraordinary generosity and loyal support straight-forward. "
Admissions Office Hosts Decision Day and Winter Open House
The Office of Admissions welcomed prospective students during its 8th annual Decision Day program on January 21 st During Decision Day students bring application materials and receive a decision on their admission on the same day. As part of the program, students and guests participated in an interactive session called "Enhancing a Liberal Education with Strong Computer Ski lls"taught by Dr. Gouri Banerjee. Visitors also had the opportunity to tour the campus and participate in "The Emmanuel Experience" session with Director of First Year Programs and Associate Director of Admissions Mary Beth Thomas '84 and Academic Advisor Matthew Champa. Prospective Emmanuel students were also welcomed to campus on Saturday, February 2nd during the Winter Open House. Students toured the campus, learned about academic and student life programs, met with current Editor in Chief students and found out about the admissions and financial aid processes during the well attended event Sarah McCarthy Welsh
Editor Published Monthly by Carol Wei ler Krems The Office of Main Writer Communications and Molly E. Honan Community Relations 400 The Fenway Photographers ~Under~ The commuter lounge, on the plaza level of the Boston, MA 02115 Carla Osberg Administration Building, is in the midst of getting a Molly E. Honan www.emmanuel.edu Construction Merrill S. Shea new look. Stay tuned for updates on progress. * Emmanuel News is printed on recycled paper.
2 COMMENCEMENT Students Honored For SPEAKER ANNOUNCED J. Bryan Hehir, the new preSident of Catholic Charities USA and former dean of Harvard Divinity School, is Emmanuel Colleg e's 2002 Academic Excellence commencement speaker. A former Emmanuel faculty member, Reverend Hehir is an internationally known and highly respected Dean's List for Fall 2001 semester: scholar.The date for Emmanuel's 2002 Commencement is Saturday, May 11 th and wi ll take place under a tent on the quad. Sahar Ahmed Megan A.Ford Karolina V. Novitska Mahfooda K. Alanni Rebecca M. Frade Lauren D.O'Brien Ariana M. Albert Kristle L. Gagne Kathleen M. O'Connor Maria Elena Aliberti Shanna Garland Dulce D. Orozco Emmanuel Receives Federal Funding Maria I. Almeida Maura A. Giguere Joann D. Ortega Colleen CAmmerman Emily P. Goncalves Rebecca J. Paloff Under a recently passed U. S. Sena te labor, education and health spending bill, Zuleika Andrade Tanya C. Green Daniel J. Panaggio Emmanuel Co llege will receive $850,000 to upgrade classrooms and technology for its Lisa M. Antonellis Shayla D. Griffin Emanuela Pandeli teacher tra ining programs. Senator Ed ward Kennedy personally contacted President Elizabeth M. Arcouette Stephanie L.Guarino Amanda J. Parris Sister Janet Eisner, SND, to pass along the news. Sister Janet Eisner wi ll be back in Elizabeth Baez Renee D. Hackett Lea Paskavitch Washington, DC on February 20th to meet with Congressional members to discuss Amanda L. Bagarella Kelly J. Hagan Binita Y. Pathak additiona l funding for the co llege from the 103rd United States Congress. Sara A. Baird Catherine A. Hahesy Patricia A. Perras Stephanie L. Barney Ryan M. Hamilton Kara M. Pica Kristen C. Barry Keri-Rose Harkins Roberta M. Przybyla Graduate and Professional Programs Katy L.Bastille Timothy J. Harrigan Cheryl A. Raistrick Kristine F. Bene Amy M. Harris Madeleine M. Rebibo Reception Honors December Graduates Julie M. Benevides Brooke E. Havard Carmen M. Rodriguez Samantha B. Biederman Abigail P. Higgins Kelli E. Roesener December 200 1 graduates of Emmanuel College's Graduate and Professiona l Hugh P. Blaisdell Heather L.Hissong Silvia Romano Programs gathered along with their family and friends for a celebration and dinner on Brianne S. Bognanno Jessica A. Hughes Jarrod R. Rondeau January 17th. About 40 graduates were honored for their achievement du ring the Kristen M.Bovill Kyla S.lbanez Daisy A. Salamanca event, which began with an invocation in the Emmanuel College Chapel. Vice President for Planning and New Ven tures Mary Louise Hatten congratu lated the grad Amy Bozak Angela M. Jacobs Anne R. Schlieff uates and fam ili es and Director of Special Gifts Maureen Donnelly from Development Jennifer J. Brady Eliza C. Kane Hanako Shishido and Alumni Relations was there to welcome graduates with the Alumni Association Sandra E. Brown Imene Kechiche Brittany M.Silva and present a gift. Jessica A. Brydon Leah M. Kennedy Jacqueline Smith Nicole L. Bugeau Christopher G. Kloko Patti Steele Lauren M. Capossela Amy E. Knights Kristen Strecker President Bush Speaks at Boston Latin Sara D. Castillo Paula S. Kolek Elizabeth R. Suda President George W. Bush Lara A. Ceccarelli Natalia Kuhner Miyuki Sudo visited the Fenway neigh Amanda E. Champagne Sarah L. LaRose Christina L. Sullivan borhood on January 8th, Erin L. Champagne Yvette D. Leeman Sarah E. Sullivan discussing the importance Betty K. Chin Sung-Mi Lee Laurie A. Swan of his new education bill Jennifer L. Clark Margaret A. Leonard Stephanie N. Sweeney during a speech at the Christine M. Crotty Anthony J. LiVecchi Mito Takano Boston Latin School. Melissa J. Czochanski Rebecca A. Lund Elizabeth Teixeira Emmanuel College closed Michele A. D'Hemecourt Nicole C. Luthman Sokunna Thay its doors in the afternoon to accommodate the influx of Nekeya S. Dancy Courtney E. Lynch Susan D. Thompson traffic to the area. President Marina Dang Darcy E. MacLaren Danielle M.Tice Sister Janet Eisner, SND, and Lauren N. Darrell Wendi M.Mahan Jennifer M.Tobin three other members of the Elizabeth G. Delano Lauren P. Mansfield Elizabeth M. Tompson Emmanuel community Katie A. Deloury Lori A. Manzelli Jason Torres President George W. Bush addresses the crowd at Boston Latin were invited to attend the Samantha M. Desaulnier Jennifer R. Markham Tran H.Trang event. on January 8th Jessica A. deSousa Alexandra D. McCarthy Christina M. Tridenti Catherine E. Des Roche Kate E.McGrath Phally Ty Kathleen Devine Jenny L. Mcisaac Maria D. Valdes MASCO To Offer New Shuttle Service Lisa C. DiBattista Roseann McManus Jariell. Vergne Todd C. Dion Cheryl K. Meads Kristin A. Vieira Beginning February 19th, Longwood Medical and Academic Area (LMA) commuters Danielle M. DiRosa Dawn L. Mikulastik Vijayalakshmi Viswanathan from areas south of Boston wil l be able to board a special shuttle at the JFK/UMass Danielle M. Doherty Jessica J. Miller Aliece MWelier station.The service is a benefit and free of charge for MASCO institution commuters Denitza D. Draganova Kaitlin R. Moat Rebecca AWellspring and wi ll run Monday through Friday from 5:55 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. and 3:15 p.m. to 8:10 Andrea M. Dreeszen Erin L. Molloy Melisa AWhite p.m. The shuttle runs every 15 minutes and leaves from the JFK/UMass MBTA bus shel Tonieh K. Ellis Annalisa Morle Carrie LWood ter. Emmanuel is a member of MASCO, along with several other colleges and area hospitals. Lorena E. Escoto Kathryn M. Mulcahy Pui Y.Yan Heather L. Evoniuk Bernina Naissant Meaghan E.Zaino Barbara Exavier Kayoko Nakamura Rachel M. Zaitz New Staff Member Welcomed Theresa E. Falzarano Nimit B. Nathwani Martha E. Zamirski Sarah R. Ferro Aisha Necoechea Ms. Maryann T. Ziemba Jana Kapoukakis has joined the Emmanuel College staff as ca reer resource develop Sarah C. Fimian Audrey J. Nelson Ralitza M. Ziateva ment assistant. Prior to Emmanuel, Kapoukakis was a human resources staffing consul Kellie-Anne Folsom Ca rrie A. Nicoletti Loreen A. Zwible tant at Kforce. She earned her Bachelor of Arts Degree in American Studies from Stonehill College.
FEBRUARY 2002 3 Students Explore the History and Culture of Boston in Cityscapes
Great cities of the world have inspired artists, philosophers and writers and cultivated political and social change si nce the earliest days of civilization. Emmanuel students are fortunate to live in the heart of Boston, a city with tremendous historical, cultural and social significance. This fact is highlighted in Cityscapes, an inter disciplinary, team-taught course held in the Janet M. Daley Library Lecture Hall, which focuses on the city as both a cu ltural phenom enon and a means to explore the liberal arts.
As a required course for all first-year students, Cityscapes repre sents both a common experi ence for classmates and an avenue to become immersed in the city that is their home. Through lectures and small group discussions, the course's goal is to develop reading, writing and speaking skills. This year's faculty
includes Professor of Psychology Dr. Michael St. Clair, Professor of Historic photograph of the Administration Building Art Sister Ellen Glavin, Associate Professor of Soc iology and Religious Studies Sister Mary Johnson, SND, Assistant Professor of history themselves, both as Emmanuel students and members of History Dr. Melanie Murphy, Assistant Professor of History Dr. a society dealing with a dramatic global conflict. Only days after William Leonard and Associate Professor of English Dr. Lisa joining the Emmanuel College community, students witnessed Stepanski. the tragi ~ events of September 11 th, which plunged the entire world into a time of uncertainty. In re sponse, the community gathered for educational discussions, support and prayer,just as "While Cityscapes focused on other great cities in the past, the Emmanuel students have done during other tumultuous times in course has evolved to center around Boston, its history, literary history. tradition, immigration, museums, etc.," said Professor of Psychology Michael St. Clair. "We touch on the Puritan origins of the city, the physical changes to the landscape, the African Sister Janet pointed out that as the col lege's first coeducational American Heritage on Beacon Hill, the Women's Heritage Walk class ever and largest entering class in 30 years, this year's and more." Cityscapes students are part of an exciting and energetic time for the college. A new student recreational center will be the next addition to the campus as the col lege continues to improve the Students are given assignments throughout the semester that campus and student life. The class w ill also witness the construc require them to venture into the city, from looking at selected tion of Merck & Company's major research facility on the paintings in the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum to wa lking the Emmanuel campus. original perimeter of the city on the Peninsula Walk.The course looks at the city from many perspectives, from historical to cultural to artistic, and relates each discipline to another. Other guest lecturers during the first semester included Emmanuel Treasurer Sister Ann Donovan, SND, Owen Donnelly of the Boston Redevelopment Authority and Scott Dumont of During the first semester, students learned about the history of Corcoran Jennison construction company. Emmanuel and the effects of our ever-changing world on its campus over the years during a guest lecture by President Sister Janet Eisner, SND. Sister Janet chronicled the col lege's history, from Following the lecture, Sister Janet sa id, "The Cityscapes curriculum its founding in 1919 by the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur is one of our signature strengths at Emmanuel. We are all proud of through the present, outlining significant events and sharing this unique educational opportunity that links Emmanuel photographs and yearbook pictures. students to the city of Boston. I particularly enjoy lecturing to the Cityscapes class, interacting with our students and teaching them about the history and traditions of their college." Sister Janet told students in Cityscapes that they are part of
4 Fine Arts and Commercial Arts Merge in Immig Gallery Exhibit
"Commercially Viable," the latest in a series of group shows at Emmanuel College's Lillian Immig Gallery, looks at the intersection of two art forms - fine arts and commercial arts. The collection of work from Boston-based artists Joanne Kaliontzis, Pia Schachter, Clifford Stoltze and Cynthia von Buhler, on display in the gallery through February 21,2001, features a combination of media including photography, commercial products and digital images.
Artists featured in "Commercially Viable" have achieved national and inter national recognition for their work, which makes the exhibit a very unique opportunity for both the Emmanuel and Boston art communities. A review of the exhibit will be the cover story for the February 15th issue of artsMedia magazine.
Artist, Graphic Designer and Freelance Design Director Joanne Kaliontzis of institutions and software developers to publishers and record labels. Pieces the Fort Point Arts Community characterizes her work as "digital pop art." on display at Emmanuel include a col lection of album covers and client She designed tile well-known moon face logo and animation promos for posters and announcements. Stoltze has been honored by a number of the "Tonight Show" and "Late Night with Conan O'Brien," which are featured design organizations including the American Institute of Graphic Arts in the exhibit and titled "Night Shift Stills." (AlGA), the American Center for Design, the Society of Publication Designers (SPD) and the Type Directors Club. Stoltze's work has been exhibited inter nationally and he is a partner in the Boston-based independent record label Her work is also on display at Fort Point Arts Community Gallery, Gallery 5 Castle von Buhler, designing packaging and co-producing. North and the Arlington Center for the Arts. She has had recent solo shows at the Artists Foundation, the M3 Gallery and the Box Gallery at National Video. Ka li ontzis, along with artist Danny 0. has designed a series of banners Fine Artist, Illustrator, Author and Performer Cynthia von Buhler of Allston is for City Hall Plaza's Community Pavilion, and she has received two Emmy exhibiting four pieces, three-dimensional paintings that are both fine art Awards for her broadcast design work and several Broadcast Designer objects and illustrations. Her paintings are often used as CD covers. Both Association Awards. "Norma" and "Figaro," on display at the Immig Gallery, were commissioned by the Seattle Opera and used for the 2002 season's promotion.
Photographer, Installation Artist and Object Maker Pia Schachter of
Brookline was a b~auty writer for ten years, and worked as a columnist for Von Buhler has participated in many shows in Boston, New York City, the Improper Bostonian, writing "Beauty and Truth ." Schachter characterizes Philadelphia, Toronto, San Jose and Los Angeles. Her illustrations have been her work, which is clearly influenced by her writing experience, as "perky featured in The New York Times, The Boston Globe, Vogue, Los Angeles' comm,ercial images" which offer social commentary. Her "Promise Beauty Entertainment Today and The Atlantic Monthly. She also designs book covers Counter" is an actual cosmetic counter holding and displaying products and has received the Gold, Silver and Bronze medals at the Society of featuring photographs of famous women.This piece "exposes the myths Illustrators Los Angeles and the Gold Medal from the Visual Club, as well as sold in jars." awards from the Society of Illustrators New York City, Communication Arts, 3-Dimensional Artists and American Illustration. She is a partner in the record label Castle von Buhler. Schachter's work is on display throughout the Boston area, with recent shows at the Dietrich Gallery and at the Allston Skirt Gallery. Her work will be in an upcoming spring show entitled, "Terrain: Sculpture Today" at the "Commercially Viable" is open to the public, free of charge. Gallery hours are Maine College of Art. Monday through Thursday 11 :00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. and by appointment. The Lillian Immig Gallery is located on the second floor of Emmanuel College's Cardinal Cushing Library. Creative Director Clifford Stoltze of Stoltze Design, a studio made up of designers, technologists and project managers, serves clients from financial
fEBRUARY 2002 5 Experience and Dedication Mark the Office of Counseling and Health Services
Many things have changed during Director of ing various programs and workshops most relevant to seling from Bridgewater State College, a doctorate in Counseling Linda Jurgela's 21 years at Emmanuel the community at a particular time. While basic needs leadership and administration from the University of College, but one basic goal has remained constant for often remain constant, current events and issues Massachusetts and is a licensed mental health profes her- to be a supportive presence in the lives of demand that relevant topics be addressed. sional in the state of Massachusetts. As a member of students. While this may sound simple enough, shar the Emmanuel College staff for over two decades, she ing emotional and physical concerns can be difficult has come to know the community well and under for many. The staff of the Office of Counseling and Past workshops and panels have focused on the topics stands the need to feel a part of that community. Health Services has worked tirelessly to create an envi of eating disorders, self-esteem, stress management ronment where students can feel safe and comfort and relationships. The office has also formed bereave able, assisting them through emotional problems and ment and international support groups. Dr. Jurgela has "In all my years here, I have never heard the same' story transition. seen an increase in drop-ins this year, a possible result twice, but one ingredient is usually the same and that of several factors -- a larger student body, recent world is loneliness," said Jurgela. "If we can make people not events or new societal views. feel so lonely and assist them with the tools to well "Our office is open to anybody and everybody," said ness, then we're doing our job." Dr. Jurgela. "Students are never put off. It is so impor tant to address their needs immediately, even if it is "Society has changed a great deal, therapy is seen as just for a few minutes initially. We are always here and healthy now and people are less wary about coming In add ition to full-time staff members, Consulting to the office," said Jurgela. "In addition, we have devel available." Psychiatrist Anne Ollen-Smith visits campus for sched oped relationships and a comfort-level with students. uled appointments and Ellen Ronka is an intern from We all have moments when we are stuck. It is so Lesley College. The Office of Counseling and Health Services touches important for people to have the wisdom and the across multiple aspects of student life, working with tools to know how to get unstuck." many campus offices, and getting referrals from "The Office of Counseling and Health Services is an faculty and staff members. For example, the office has integral aspect of student life here at Emmanuel and developed close relationships with Resident Assistants A popular panel discussion, which will be repeated its staff has worked hard to develop a strong support to ensure a healthy living environment for students in this year in February or March is "Relationship Night." system for the entire community," said Vice President the residence halls. In previous years, seven faculty members participated, for Student Affairs and Dean of Students Dr. Patricia sharing experiences that they have had in relation Rissmeyer. "Dr. Jurgela and Pat Morrell are a tremen ships, current or past, and answered student questions. dous team! They strive to provide members of the Patricia Morrell coordinates the office's health services Panels took place in St. Joe's foyer, creating an environ community with the best possible care and a true side, handling insurance issues and arranging various ment for comfortable discussion, and a chance for sense of belonging. With their help, many have main medical services throughout the year, such as choles students and faculty to relate on a more personal tained good health and a sense of well-being. The terol screenings, flu shots and eye screenings. level. services of Counseling and Health are invaluable to Emmanuel has developed strong relationships with our community." area hospitals, including nearby Beth Israel-Deaconess, ensuring access to first-rate medical attention at all "Relationships are a necessity and a process that we all times. must constantly work on," said Dr. Jurgela. "We can The Office of Counseling and Health Services is open never take relationships for granted." Monday through Friday from 8:00 am. to 4:00 p.m. The office can be reached at 5-9920 and Dr. Jurgela can be On the counseling front. in addition to addressing reached on her pager 24 hours a day, seven days a Dr. Jurgela holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in psychol individual concerns, the office's staff re-assesses the week. needs of the entire student body each year, develop- ogy from Boston College, a master's degree in coun-
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"L.EAD.E.R.S. promotes involvement," said To fulfill the Ethics component, Dr. Rissmeyer. "Research correlates outside students can participate in an ethical activities with both college success and discussion, serve on the judiCial board life success. Students participating in or develop a code of conduct. these activities have higher GPAs, manage their time better and have a greater sense of belonging to their college." For Activities, membership in a campus club, attending an athletic event or concert or being an athlete gain points. Deirdre Bradley '98 of Campus Ministry, coordinator of the program, outlined the functional aspects of the program. Each Examples of activities to fulfill the member chooses five letters or categories Dedication requirement include orien L.EAD.E.R.5. members gather following the program's kick-off event and must tally 20 units in each area to tation service, the CityYear Serve-a-thon, reach a total of 100 units. tutoring or participation in Alternative Spring Break.
Rouba Youssef '02, who has completed the program, shared her personal experi Evaluation includes the accumulation of Deirdre Bradley outlined the new submis Anyone interested in joining points and an evaluative interview. sion and evaluation process for ence with the group. Keri-Rose Harkins '04 L.E.A.D.E.R.5. can contact Deirdre and Nicole Grenon '02 joined her to completed activities. All records are now present each component of the program in the L.EAD.E.R.5. conference in First Bradley 5-9753 or stop by Campus For Relationships student can choose to and to outline a few examples of activities Class.The conference features a calendar attend well ness programs, hospitality Ministry on the plaza level of the that fulfill the requirements in each cate that will be updated monthly and will night or first-year programs. gory. give the number of points each event is Administration Building. worth. Submission forms are available in the conference, which are reviewed by And finally, to complete the Spirituality For Leadership, students can be an Bradley and Jessica Shaw of Residence component, participants can be a Emmanuel College Singer, a resident assis Life. An access database holds all student Eucharistic Minister, go on a retreat or tant. an orientation advisor, a club or class files and returning members to the attend a Spaghetti and Spirituality session. officer or captain of an athletic team. program can transfer into the new system.
6 Athletes Recognized for Women's Basketball Academic Achievements Continues Winning Ways The Athletic Department has announced the Saints' Scholastic Dean's The Sa ints head into a critical Albertus Magnus on January 21st. List for the first semester. The following honorees have achieved a stretch of conference games with a Senior Guard Brianne Bognanno led GPA of 3.5 or higher. Congratulations! 15-1 overall record and a 5-0 in the the team with 17 points, 10 GNAC. With a 76-54 win over rebounds and 3 assists. Nessie Cross-Country Team Katie Foley Elizabeth Arcouette Norwich on January 26th, Parham, named to the GNAC Jason Torres Katie Kemm itt Liz Teixeira Emmanuel is now in 1st place in the Honor Roll for her performance Eliza Kane Kellie Folsom Meaghan Zaino GNAC and ranked 6th in the during the week of January 15th, led Women's Basketball Coaches' in scoring during wins over Southern Betsy Suda Betsy Suda Association (WBCA) weekly Vermont, Saint Joseph and Pine Women's Basketball Team national poll. In the win over Manor. Tennis Team Shayla Griffin Dance Team Norwich, Sophomore Guard Nessie Laura Ceccarelli Brianne Bognanno Amanda Champagne Parham scored 12 points and had a career-high 10 steals. Brianne Bognanno was also named Stephanie Sweeney Tricia Perras Renee Hackett to the GNAC Honor Roll for the Eliza Kane week of January 8th, scoring consec Women's Volleyball Team Men's Basketball Team Lauren Caposela Other highlights since the holiday utive double-doubles. break include a close win over Christine Crotty Jariel Vergne Kristen Lampros Molly Leonard Indoor Track & Field Team Softball Team Women's Soccer Team Jason Torres Christine Crotty Lisa DiBattista Kellie Folsom Katie Kemmitt Men's Basketball Hopes to Clinch
The following student-athletes were honored on the Sa ints' Scholastic Honor Roll for achieving a GPA of 3.0 - 3.49. Congratulations! Key Conference Wins
The men's squad starts the most Freshman Center Jeremiah Ed ison Cross-Country Team Kanee Chlebda Erin McCarthy important phase of its season, with was named GNAC Rookie of the Serghino Rene Ch rissy Paga no GNAC games for the remainder of Week after scoring 14 points and Liz Cardente Dance Team the season. grabbing 12 rebounds against Emerson College on January 17th Women's Basketball Team Carrie Brown and scoring a career high 25 points Tennis Team Marcy Tillman Keri Jayne In a loss 73-55 loss to Norwich on and pulling down 11 rebounds Helen Orellana Chrissy Pagano Nicole Kemp January 26th, Freshman Forward aga inst Southern Vermont. He leads Albert Hayle led the team with 18 Celia Meegan Kanee Chlebda Stephanie Michaud the team and the conference in points and 9 rebounds. rebounds. Kim Gaboriault Melanie Sloan Jessi ca Piehl Other recent highlights include Becky Turco Becky Turco Rochelle Zawaduk tremendous individual efforts, Melanie Sloan including Freshman Guard Bobby Freshman Guard Keven James was named to the G AC Weekly Honor Men's Basketball Team Softball Team Brown's seven 3-pointers vs. Roll, scoring in double figures in Women's Volleyball Team Bryan Blum Tara Stanford Johnson & Wa les on January 22nd, a new men's record. Brown now has four consecutives games during the Jacqui Niosi Brian Sullivan Maegan Gubata 41 3-pointers this season and leads week of January 8th. Rachel Ficke Keoni Wright Eri n Wood bu ry the team in scoring. Albert Hayle Venus Corriveau scored his first double-double in the Although the Sa ints are currently 3- Women's Soccer Team Indoor Track & Field Team Katie Baribeault same game with 11 points and 10 12 overall and 0-5 in the GNAC, rebounds. Katie Baribeault Serghino Rene Rebecca Rogers losing a number of close contests, this young team is having a great Rebecca Rogers Liz Cardente first season. Venus Corriveau Venus Corriveau
The Annual Colleges of the Fenway Teacher Recruitment Fair is Coming!
This year's fair will be held on Saturday, March 2nd in Emmanuel's Cardinal Cushing Library from 9:00 a.m. to 1 :00 p.m.
Interviews will be conducted by appointment only for all K-12 teaching areas, including Mathematics, Science, Bilingual Education and Special Education. Boston Public Schools Emmanuel candidates must submit resumes to the Office of Internships and Career Development by February 15th. Selected candidates will be notified of their interview time.
FEBRUARY 2002 7 All events listed are open to Emmanuel students. For more information about these and other Emmanuel and Colleges of the Fenway events throughout the year, contact the Emmanuel Student Activities Office at 617-735-9963.
FEBRUAR Y 13 8:00 AM ...... A511 W EDNESDAY LITURGY Chapel 4 TBA ...... COF EVENT: BLACK COMMUNITIES ART EXH IBn' 12:00 pM ...... COF EVENT: BLACK HISTORY VIDFO SFIUES The President's Panel on Wheelock College, Towne Ga ll ery Massachusetts Coll ege of Art, Student Center 4:00 PM ...... Asll WED ESDAY LITURGY 4:00 PM ...... MSCA MEETING Diversity and Community Chapel Office of Admissions, Administration Building Room 110 6:00 PM ...... SPAGIIFTll AND SPIRITUAI.ITY and the Office of Campus 6:00 PM ...... COF EVENT: "BLACK-OUr" St. joseph's Recreation Room Wentworth, Beatry Hall 6:00 PM ...... ECAP INmRMA110N SESSIO Ministry invite you to 6:00 PM ...... •...... GRADUATE AND PROFESSIO AL Emmanuel Campus 6:00 PM ...... ECAP lNFORMA110 SESSION PROGRAMS ECAP LNmRMA110N SESSION attend the Woburn Campus Quincy Campus
7:00 PM ...... WOMf 's BASKETBAU. GAME VS. MIT 14 TBA ...... VALrNFTNI' CARD MAKING Marian Hall Gymnasium 12:00 PM ...... LITURGY 5 12:00 PM ...... LITUR(,Y Chapel 10th ANNUAL Chapel 12:30 I'M ...... CURRICUlUM COMMITTEE MaTING 12:30 PM ...... FOUNDERS' DAY CEl.FSRA110N Admin istration Building Room 223 Chapel 5:00 PM...... yOGA 4:00 PM...... COF EVENT: EW ENGLAND St. joseph's Hall FOUNDERS' DAY SPLRITUAL ENSL"'1BL~ 6:00 I'M...... COF EVENT: Wheelock College, Auditorium "Ul1l\1ATF SPADr.5 M1) Dol\.u 'OS" 5:30 PM ...... ALUM'll A, D SWDENT CAREER L'JroRMA110'J Wentwotth, Beatty Hall CELEBRATION IGIIT: "WORKI ·G IN 1111 WORI D 01 EDUCA110N" 8:00 PM ...... BwE MAN GROUP Boston Elizabeth Logan Room February 5th 5:30 PM ...... COF INTERNA110NAI STUDENT NIGIIl 1 5 MAY 2002 DEGREE ApPlle ATIO s DUE Auditorium at 12:30 p.m. 6:00 PM ...... WOMFN'S BASKFTBAIL GAME SPRI G 2002 PASs/FAII DECLARATION DEADLINE VS. EMERSON COL LEGE 8:00 PM ...... DANCF, H UFlI.AS in the Marian Hall Gymnasium Marian Hall Gymnasium 7:00 PM ...... cor EVENT: MOVIE NIC,I n "0" Emmanuel College Wentworth 16 1:00 pM ...... WOMI>;\ RW,HBALI GAMI @ 8:00 PM.... MI"l'S BASKrl Mil C..\~1I VS. E~IFRSON COli H.l SUrIOU': UJ\IVIRsm Chapel Marian Hall Gynmasium 3:00 PM ...... MEN'S BASKHBALI GA.\IF @ 8:00 PM ...... COF EVENT: Mow NIGI-IT SUFfOLK UN1VERSITY "THE HURRICANE" Come join the Emmanuel College Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Services, Fennell Ha ll 17 11:00 AM ...... LITURGY Community as we celebrate the Chapel life and work of Saint Julie Billiart, 6 12:00 PM ...... COF EVEI'[]: BLACK HISTORY VIDFO SFRIFS 2:00 pM ...... AIUMNI ASSOCIATION EVENT, "WINTER IN BOSTON" founder of the Sisters of the Notre Massachusetts College of Art, Student Center Boston Common Frog Pond Dame de Namur, and we honor 6:00 PM ...... SPAGHFTIl AND SPIRITUALITY 10:00 pM ...... •.... , ...... LlTURGY Chapel St. joseph's Recreation Room the Sisters of Notre Dame who 6:00 PM...... COF EVFNT: SOUL FOOD DINNER 1 8 pRFSIDENT'S DAY - COU.FGI HOLIDAY founded the College in 1919. Wentwotth, Tansey Gymnasium 7:00 PM ...... COF EVINf: BI.ACK COLLEGE BOWL 8:00 PM ...... GFORGI WASllI"IGTO'J CARVER PLAY Wentwotth, Beatty Hall Sister Janet Eisner, SND, will Auditorium 19 12:00 PM ...... LITURGY Chapel recognize first-year students as 7 12:30 PM ...... DLAN's COUNCil MEEllM, 5:00 pM ...... INTFRCAMPUS RlTRFAl AMR 6:00 PM ...... SKAllNG AT 1111 FROG POND the newest members of the Boston Com man 5:00 PM ...... YOGA Emmanuel community, and the St. joseph's Hall TBA ...... MI'J's A'JD WOMEN'S BASKETBAll Emmanuel College Singers will 6:00 PM ...... Mb 's BASKETBAll GAMI 20 GNAC TOURJ';AME'JT PI.AYOII., BrC,IN VS. ALBIRTUS MAGNU~ COli F(,I- perform. All are welcome and a 12:00 PM ...... COF E\l:NT: BLACK HISTORY VIDEO SLRIES Marian Hall Gymnasium Massachusetts College of Art, Student Center reception will follow. 8:00 PM ...... WO~u·_'J'S BASKETBAIJ GA'..lI · 12:00 PM ...... ECAp 11';IORMAIlON S15S10'J VS. AI.BIRllJS MAGNUS COil E(,L Beverly Campus Marian Hall Gymnasium 4:00 PM ...... COF EVINT: ANTo'JIO JAZZ PROJE( r II\DOOR TRACK BOSTON U:-IIVIRSITY VAIIN1l'JF Massachusetts Coll ege of Pharmacy and Health Services, White Hall 9 12:30 PM ...... rA