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Vol. 22 Issue 4 Circulation over 43,000 Oct. 22, 2001

In Schools of Education and Social Work — Salute to America Flag Dedication Castagno, Weisman cited RIC dedicates flag to heroes, for distinguished service victims and veterans

the Rhode Island College family who Education and by Jane Fusco have served this country to preserve by George LaTour committee chair. What's News Editor our freedom. What's News Associate Editor As co-winners, “The flag is a powerful symbol to they will split a our nation, and a powerful symbol $750 cash prize. “Never has there been a more appro- throughout the world. We dedicate it aren S. Castagno, associate Each received a priate time to dedicate this flag and to all those who have served and will professor of health and plaque and will all it represents,” said President John be called to serve,” he said, noting that physical education, and have their Nazarian on Saturday morning, Oct. the College had intended to dedicate K teaching loads 13, as the College raised a 30’ x 20’ a new American flag in the Recreation Daniel Weisman, professor of social work, were named co-win- reduced by one American flag in the Recreation Center, Center long before the Sept. 11 trag- ners of the Mary Tucker Thorp Award three-credit where it will be permanently displayed, edies occurred. course. in honor of the victims of the Sept. 11 for Service in the Rhode Island DANIEL WEISMAN College Feinstein School of Education terrorist attacks, and all veterans of See Flag, page 8 and Human Development and School Karen S. Castagno of Social Work combined awards pro- The committee reviewed materials gram. relating to Castagno’s contributions Announcement of their selection to the community and local, state and was made at the respective opening national agencies as well as service meetings of the two schools at the to the School of Education and to the start of the academic year. College. The selection committee for the These included her development award found the of a partnership with the American recipients “each Lung Association’s “Breath Games” had such dif- and with Special Olympics-Rhode ferent kinds of Island’s “Motor Activities Training quality service” Day.” that they chose She has been a member of the exec- both as utive committee for the state Alliance co-winners, says for Health, Physical Education, Robert Recreation and Dance and its trea- Cvornyek, asso- surer for the past five years. ciate dean for Much of Castagno’s work in com- undergraduate mittee at the College resulted in pol- studies in the KAREN CASTAGNO See Awards, page 8 School of FLAG UNFURLED: At right, President John Nazarian speaks at the Keep the Flame Burning dedication of a 30’ x 20’ flag in the Recreation Spotlight on Center, one of the many events of Homecoming Alumni 2001. Inset is speaker Lt. Col. Robert Mantia (ret.) Scholarship Recipients ’66. (What’s News Photos by Gordon Rowley) Jayme M. in RIC’s Roberts Hall for dance recit- Williams als for Dance Rhode Island, a group for which she has danced for 13 years. Class of 2005 “I always wondered if someday I There’s no place like Homecoming! would be dancing on this same stage Recipient of: for the RIC Dance Company,” she The autumn nip and drizzle did not says. dampen the enthusiasm of more than Alumni Jayme was very active at Classical 500 alumni, students and friends who Freshman High School, serving as president of joined the Homecoming festivities on Award the Italian Club in her senior year and Oct. 12 and 13. as a varsity cheerleader for both foot- Friday night’s Sock Hop had everyone ball and basketball. rocking ’round the clock in their bobby Jayme M. Williams of Providence, She competed annually in cheer- socks and P.F. Flyers in the school gym, winner of a Rhode Island College leading competitions, placing fourth, just like in the ’50s. Lots of poodle skirts Alumni Freshman Award, remembers then second in successive years in the swayed to the tunes of the day, proving having had “our little talks” with her RIState Competition and took first once again that rock ’n roll is here to grandfather. place in the Ocean State Cheer/Dance stay. “He always encouraged me and told competition in her senior year. Also that evening, graduates from the me if I wanted to go anywhere in life I A top student academically, she was past decade gathered at Providence’s must have a college education. on the Classical Honor Roll for all Trinity Brewhouse for the annual Young “His words of wisdom followed me. four years and won a National Foreign Alumni event, to socialize and catch up I told him that I wanted to become a Language Award for proficiency in on who’s doing what these days, while teacher just like my mother when I Italian. Previously, at St. Bartholomew multicultural alumni experienced an “O grew up.” Her mother, Angela M (Del School she was senior class president. Taste and See” reception of delectable Toro) Williams, graduated from RIC in Jayme Williams expects many things ethnic appetizers to “taste” and a video 1973 and teaches at the Oliver Hazard from RIC, a college she sees as provid- on diversity to “see” sponsored by the Perry Middle School in Providence. ing “a great learning opportunity for Unity Center. Today Jayme is studying to become students.” And, she intends to accom- Saturday morning’s emotional and that teacher, but attends RIC “for plish much. inspiring Hero Dedication Ceremony many other reasons” as well. “But, most importantly, I wish to paid tribute to the victims of the Sept. As a youngster interested in dance fulfill the promise to my grandfather 11 terrorist attacks, and to all military — she danced for two years with the that I made many years ago. With a service personnel of the College commu- Could it be…Alan Salemi, director Festival Ballet of Rhode Island — she diploma from RIC, I know that my of aquatics, dancing with Marilyn would annually go to the Auditorium dream will become reality.” See Homecoming, page 2 Monroe at the Sock Hop? Page 2– What’s News, Monday, Oct. 22, 2001 The Way We Were… Focus on Faculty and Staff Faculty and staff are encouraged to submit items of information about This popular item in What’s News continues so you can revisit your their professional endeavors to What’s News, Office of News and Public alma mater with a selection of photos from the College’s past, whether the Relations, 300 Roberts Hall or e-mail them to [email protected]. current era (Rhode Island College) or past eras (Rhode Island College of Education or Rhode Island State Normal School). We invite your contri- bution of old photos, along with sufficient information about each, such Anne K. meeting of the New England-St. as who’s in the photo and what they are doing, the year it was taken and Petry, profes- Lawrence Valley Geographical place (if possible). In the meantime, we’ll continue searching our files for sor of education, Society in New Bedford. interesting pictures of past College life. and Chester E. Faculty members from the Smolski, pro- Department of Health and Physical fessor emeritus Education played instrumental roles of geography, at the International Conference 2001 coordinators of – Teaching Games for Understanding the Rhode in Physical Education and Sport. I s l a n d This international conference, which G e o g r a p h y was held in Waterville Valley, N.H., E d u c a t i o n in August, drew participants from Alliance, recently ANNE PETRY over 25 states and 15 countries. took 14 Rhode Island teachers to the annual meet- Ben Lombardo, professor, was ing of the National Council for a member of the conference plan- Geographic Education in Vancouver, ning committee, Canada. Eight of the teachers made K a r e n presentations and one received a Castagno, asso- Distinguished Teacher Award. ciate professor, While there, each teacher spent presented a three days in the area doing research, session titled which ranged from the gold rush and “ S p e c i a l salmon fisheries to totem poles and O l y m p i c s Chinese immigration. Unified Sports On their return, each prepared a – Breaking the lesson plan and is responsible for Barriers of making a presentation at a profes- Exclusion” and sional meeting. R o b i n BEN LOMBARDO Smolski put together and chaired K i r k w o o d two panels: the first on Census Auld, assistant professor, presented 2000 at the annual meeting of the a practical session titled “ Using American Planning Association in Team Tag and Keep Away Games Lowell, Mass.; the second, a panel to Enhance Tactical Awareness for of the six New England coordinators Sports.” of geography alliances at the annual RIC, Roger Williams Medical Center offer nursing refresher course

Rhode Island College and Roger This combination of events may Williams Medical Center have com- mean that for every three nurses bined to create an opportunity for needed, only one will be available. nurses who want to return to the The R.N. refresher course, offered nursing profession. through the RIC nursing department, THEN AND NOW: We thought it might be fun to run an old campus photo Called “Freshen Up,” the nursing will begin Jan 7 and continue through and one taken from the same position today. Mike Smith, our historian refresher course is a chance for Feb. 25. in the President’s Office, estimates that the first photo dates from “the licensed registered nurses to Learning experiences will include spring semester of 1963.” That was just after Adams Library opened and strengthen or refresh their skills in a classroom sessions, simulated labora- just before Clark Science was dedicated and acquired its sign, but before seven-week program that offers class- tory learning, self-paced proficiency the tower addition to the Craig-Lee Building. room and clinical experiences. testing and supervised clinical prac- “The program is intended to attract tice. trained nurses who may have been Content will include: health assess- Homecoming out of the profession for any number of ment, clinical skill and technology soccer, baseball and softball games, reasons,” says Rosemarie Hayes, vice update, principles of pharmacology, Continued from page 1 swim-a-thon, and of course, the Float president for Patient Care Services current medical/surgical problems, Parade in the theme of “RIC Spirit at Roger Williams, who worked with trends and issues in contemporary nity, with the dedication of a 30’ x 20’ Through the Decades,” led by RIC Jane Williams, chair of the RIC nurs- nursing practice, legal issues and per- flag hanging in the Recreation Center in President John Nazarian, with floats ing department, to develop the pro- sonal and professional growth. their honor. decorated by residence hall students, gram. Telephone registration begins Oct. Events and activities took place all clubs and athletic teams. “The course reflects a very good 22. Those interested should call the around campus on Saturday, including a Hungry spectators enjoyed an old- collaborative effort between clinical RIC Records Office at 401-456-8213 5K Run/Walk, Nursing Alumni Reunion fashioned noontime barbecue under the and academic nursing,” says Williams, to obtain a PIN number for registra- with a teddy bear clinic for the kids, tents as the American Band entertained who adds that it is the only college tion. management and marketing alumni with songs of patriotism and uplifting registered nurse refresher course in Williams says anyone with an active roundtable professional and network- sentiments that brought the RIC com- the state. registered nurse license may register ing discussions, RIC Chorus and Wind munity together in a bond of friendship Williams credits Hayes for having at RIC at his/her own expense as Ensemble’s performance featuring 60 and loyalty, displaying a spirit that will initiated the idea as a way to address an independent student through con- student musicians, kids’ activities fair, surely be evident for decades to come. the nursing shortage. tinuing education, and “go anywhere” According to the Hospital with it after completion. Association of Rhode Island, there is For those who intend to work for an immediate need for 400 nurses the Roger Williams Medical Center WHAT'S NEWS in Rhode Island. Nationally, nursing after completion of the course, the AT RHODE ISLAND COLLEGE school enrollments have dropped 21 Center will provide a $2,000 sign-up percent and, in 15 years, half of the bonus and full tuition reimbursement. Editor: Jane E. Fusco nation’s 2.1 million registered nurses For registration information at the are expected to retire. Center, call 401-456-8013. Associate Editor: George LaTour Staff: Pauline McCartney, Word Processing Supervisor; Gordon E. Rowley, Photographer; Cynthia L. Page, Writer/Technical Assistant The next issue of What’s News What's News at Rhode Island College (US681-650) is published biweekly by is Monday, Nov. 5. Rhode Island College Office of News and Public Relations, 600 Mt. Pleasant Ave., Providence, RI 02908. It is published throughout the academic year except during semester breaks. Periodicals postage paid at Providence, RI Postmaster: Send address changes to What's News at Rhode Island College, Deadline for submission of copy, photos, etc. Office of News and Public Relations, 600 Mt. Pleasant Ave., Providence, RI is Friday, Oct. 26, at noon. 02908 Deadline: Deadline for submission of copy and photos is noon the Friday two weeks before publication date. Story ideas are welcome. Telephone: (401)456-8090 Fax: 401-456-8887 Call 401-456-8090 or e-mail [email protected]. Printing: TCI Press, Seekonk, Mass. What’s News, Monday, Oct. 22, 2001 – Page 3 R.I. Teacher of Year holds master’s ‘Meet Your Alumni’ in teaching from RIC day Nov. 7 Rhode Island College’s Center for Management & Technology will hold its seventh bi-annual “Meet Your avid Neves, the music advi- Alumni” day Wednesday, Nov. 7, start- sor at Scituate High School ing with a keynote address at 9 a.m. and holder of a master of arts D in the Auditorium in Roberts Hall. in teaching (MAT) degree in Keynote speaker William Cafaro, a 1981 from Rhode Island College, has computer information systems grad- been named Rhode Island’s Teacher of uate from the Class of 1999 who is the Year for 2002. now an associate systems analyst for In a surprise ceremony Oct. 3, Peter Fidelity Investments in Smithfield, McWalters, commissioner of elemen- will focus on his education at RIC and tary and secondary education, recog- how it contributed to his success in nized Neves before students and col- the business world. leagues in the school auditorium. Undergraduates will then be Neves, 46, of Cranston, has been a invited to attend one or more of the member of the Scituate High School seven panels in various classrooms in music department for 25 years. For Alger Hall. They will be comprised all but three of those years, he has of a total of 28 returning alumni — been director of the band program. He four on each panel — who will share also conducts the symphonic band, jazz their career experiences with the cen- ensemble and orchestra at the school. ter undergraduates. He earned his bachelor’s degree from Panels will be on accounting, com- the Berklee College of Music. puter information systems, economics/ “I owe a lot to the philosophy of edu- finance, human resource manage- cation I learned in the master’s pro- ment, international management, gram at RIC,” said Neves. He espe- management and marketing. cially cited recently retired music pro- College President John Nazarian fessor Philip T. McClintock and the late will address participants at lunch in Francis Marciniak, who had directed the Faculty Center. The American Band and RIC Wind Any alumni from the Center for Ensemble, for their influence upon TEACHER OF THE YEAR David Neves coaches eighth grade band class at Management & Technology interested him. Scituate High School. (What’s News Photo by Gordon E. Rowley) in participating in the event should Neves is the principal saxophonist call Lori Martin, career planning and with The American Band. student in the Scituate middle school is model to RIC music education stu- placement officer and event chair, at Neves has received numerous pre- in a musical ensemble, and 60 percent dents. Present at Scituate High School 401-456-9637. vious awards, including a Milken of the high school students are involved for Neves’ interview Oct. 10 by What’s Educator award in 1991. Two years in the music program as performers. News staff was RIC senior Elizabeth ago, he was named the state’s out- “He strives for consistency and high Kelley, observing Neves as part of her “National Crisis: standing band director by School Band standards every day. That’s why he has student teaching practicum. She is and Orchestra Magazine. He has twice been selected by a group of his peers — majoring in music education. The Impact on our been named Scituate’s Teacher of the five former teachers of the year — as The Council of Chief State School Year — last year and in 1989. the state’s Teacher of the Year 2002.” Officers sponsors the Teacher of the Profession” As Rhode Island Teacher of the Year McWalters noted that among Neves’ Year program. he will receive a $1,000 stipend as accomplishments, he has taken stu- As the state’s winner, Neves becomes RI National Association of Student well as a letter of commendation from dents to a professional recording stu- eligible to be named the National Personnel Administrators will be Governor Almond. dio, where they work with sound engi- Teacher of the Year. He will be invited sponsoring a program entitled In honoring Neves, McWalters said, neers to produce a fine quality CD; to Washington in the spring to partic- “National Crisis: The Impact on our “David Neves represents what’s best he has commissioned composers to cre- ipate in the selection of the National Profession” on Friday, Oct. 26, from 1-3 about Rhode Island’s teachers. His phi- ate works for students to perform, and Teacher of the Year and to meet with p.m., at the Roger Williams University losophy of education is that every stu- he has taken students to perform in President Bush. Residence and Conference Center, dent can achieve and experience excel- Montreal, Toronto, Orlando, Washington Rhode Island has participated in 144 Anthony Road, Portsmouth, RI lence in the fine arts.” and Virginia. the Teacher of the Year program since 401-683-3600. “As a result of his work, every single He has served as mentor and role 1962. The keynote speaker will be Margaret Jablonski, dean for Campus Life from . Jablonski will facilitate dialogue and provide Patriotic pins donated by Piscitelli insight on how a national crisis such as the one experienced on Sept. 11 impacts our work with students and Jewelers for Flag Ceremony colleagues from both a professional and personal perspective. This program is free of charge and open to all. Please RSVP your intent Joseph Piscitelli, and wanted to contrib- to attend by calling Salvatore Mena president of Piscitelli ute something to the at Brown University, 401-863-3145, Jewelry Company in cause,” Piscitelli said. by Monday, Oct. 22. Cranston, donated “With the demand for several hundred flag flag pins these days, I pins to Rhode Island thought it was a great College for distribu- way to show my sup- Called to active tion during the flag port.” dedication ceremony Piscitelli said that duty at the Recreational he and his employees Center on Saturday, are working “very long Three Rhode Island College stu- Oct. 13, honoring the hours” to fill the numer- dents to date have been called to victims of the Sept. 11 ous orders for flag pins active duty in the National Guard as terrorist attacks and and patriotic jewelry America wages its war on terrorism. veterans of the cam- that have come in the Amy Pagliarini, a senior from pus community, as wake of Sept. 11 as Coventry; sophomore Tara Richard part of the College’s the country continues and junior Courtney Stadelbauer, Homecoming pro- its outward display of both of Warwick, notified the College gram. patriotism and support. last week to drop their classes because A giant 30’ x 20’ Piscitelli has decided they were called into immediate mil- flag was raised and to donate a portion of the itary action and did not know the secured to the rear profits from the orders length of their absence. wall of the Recreation he has received for flag Since the Gulf War, RIC has adopted Center, in a cere- pins to the American the policy of refunding tuition charges and course-related fees, including mony that honored FLYING THE COLORS: Joseph Piscitelli of Piscitelli Jewelry Red Cross relief efforts. registration fees, for students while all those who lost Company in Cranston displays a sample of the 300 flag pins he “I just had to do some- on military leave, and makes every their lives in New donated to the College for the flag dedication at Homecoming thing,” he said, citing the York, Washington 2001. (What’s News Photo by Gordon E. Rowley) effort to accommodate course sched- recent slump the jew- ules once they return and are able to and Pennsylvania, elry industry has expe- and all members of resume their studies. Office of News and Public Relations rienced and its rebound The College wishes these students, the College family who have proudly to make the donation. with the demand for patriotic accesso- served the . and all those deployed to defend ries. “That’s what being an American the freedom of the United States, a “I was touched by the fact that is all about.” Piscitelli heard of the event from the College would do such a thing successful mission and safe return his wife, Sharon, and contacted the home. Page 4– What’s News, Monday, Oct. 22, 2001 Foundation & Alumni Affairs Alumni News Homecoming RIC honors donors at an annual 2001 is behind us and we were delighted with Appreciation Night the number of t was an evening to say thank you attendees who to friends, patrons and supporters took part in the of Rhode Island College. many events I Wednesday night, Oct. 10, began hosted by the with a champagne and dessert recep- College and the tion in the lobby of Roberts Hall, where A l u m n i 150 invited guests who contributed A s s o c i a t i o n . $250 or more to the College during the Ellie O’Neill Please mark previous year, enjoyed refreshments, Director, your calendars a brief speaking program, and each Alumni Affairs now for Oct. 4-5, other’s company. After the reception, 2002, for our they saw the student theatre produc- next homecoming. tion Five Women Wearing the Same Dress, directed by Jamie Taylor, about If you are interested in spon- five bridesmaids who would rather be soring an activity, please call the anywhere but at the wedding recep- alumni office. We are especially tion that they were all part of. interested in hosting an event for “In times such as these, we turn former resident hall advisors, peer to family and friends for support and counselors, and former members understanding,” said Peg Brown, vice of the Anchor staff and Student president of development and college Community Government. Keep an relations, citing the administration’s eye out for upcoming events in cel- struggle to move forward with plans ebration of the Anchor's 75th anni- for celebratory events while the coun- versary next year. try is in turmoil. “It is a time to empha- size the role that community plays in We have several events coming all of our lives,” she said. DONOR APPRECIATION EVENING: College up in the next few months that may Introduced as the “undisputed cen- President John Nazarian speaks at a recep- ter” of the RIC campus community, interest many of our alumni, their tion for friends of the College on Oct. 10 President John Nazarian extended a families and friends. Our Young in the foyer of Roberts Hall. The event is warm welcome to the group. “Each of sponsored by the Rhode Island College Alumni Group is hosting two very you, who are among the College’s most special events. On Thursday, Nov. Foundation. Inset is Mary Callahan, a RIC dedicated supporters, are part of this student and recipient of a Foundation 29 from 5:30-7:30 p.m., Secretary family,” he said. Nazarian reinforced scholarship. of State Edward Inman III, ’83, his claim that, “we are here for the will give us a tour of the State students and your support continues House. A reception will follow in to strengthen this institution for their the Governor’s State Room. benefit in so many ways.” the college level. with the Unity Players at college cam- Nazarian’s remarks highlighted the Further exemplifying the role of On Thursday, Dec. 6, from 5-8 puses and conferences throughout New ambitious efforts of the College’s first donor support was a student who p.m., the Young Alumni Group is England, capital campaign which is in progress began her address to the audience by “I represent so many of the students sponsoring an evening at the Rhode with a goal of $25 million. “We have clapping her hands. “It is my turn on this campus who work three jobs, Island Community Food Bank. All embarked on this campaign to help to applaud all of you,” said Mary don’t sleep much and are still getting local college alumni associations support and to enhance what this insti- Callahan, a junior majoring in com- As,” Callahan said. “Even though it was have been invited by the Food Bank tution is able to offer its students,” he munications and anthropology and wonderful to get money to go to school, to choose an evening for a com- said. a two time recipient of the Andreoli it was even nicer to get validation and munity service project. Let’s see if During the reception, guests listened scholarship. “If not for you, I wouldn’t to know that you think I am worthy of Rhode Island College can produce to the musical accompaniment of pia- have the chance to get an education,” an education.” the most participants – all for a nist Jill Langford, a senior at the she said. Nazarian said that Callahan speaks good cause. College majoring in music education Callahan explained that after the for the thousands of students past, and a self employed private piano and deaths of her two sisters in separate present and future, whose dreams have Please call Assistant Director of percussion teacher. Langford is the automobile accidents, she was forced become attainable thanks to the gen- Alumni Affairs Shana Murrell at recipient of several scholarship awards to quit high school and get a job to erosity and commitment of the people 401-456-9625 for additional infor- including the Coutts Memorial schol- help her family. Callahan persevered attending the evening’s event, and mation. The Young Alumni Group arship, residential scholarship, alumni and completed her GED while work- many others who were unable to be meets on a regular basis and is a scholarship and several others. She ing at a restaurant where she even- there. wonderful opportunity for alumni performs with the RIC Symphony tually became manager. She cur- “Even in these challenging days – or Orchestra, Chamber Orchestra and who graduated within the last rently works as a youth minister because of them – let us rededicate Percussion Ensemble. Langford is also counseling teens at St. Lucy’s Church ourselves to supporting an institution decade to become involved in plan- the co-founder and chairperson of the ning different activities. Both of in Middletown, is treasurer of the that continues to make a positive dif- Students for Performing Arts organi- NAACP, is a member of the campus ference in our society by teaching the these events are outlined on our zation. After graduation, she plans to web site. and Providence chapters of Amnesty fundamental concepts of seeking truth, teach music in a high school and con- International, and performs hard- appreciating diversity, understanding tinue her education, eventually obtain- hitting skits about race and racism responsibility, and fostering freedom,” With the holidays just around the ing a doctorate degree and teaching on corner, you may want to purchase concluded Nazarian. tickets as gifts for two theatre per- formances that we are sponsoring in the early part of 2002. One will be at the Providence Performing Arts Center in January where we will sell a block of tickets to Annie Get Your Gun. On Tuesday, March Off to see the Wizard 26, in Roberts Hall, we have secured tickets for Our Sinatra, a Big Band A STUDENT AFFAIR is the annual opportunity Musical Celebration. for students to get acquainted with the non-aca- demic offices and services of Student Affairs. At Prior to the performance, the left at this year’s event, on Oct. 3, senior Suzanne Alumni Association will host a Chen gets advice from “The Wizard” (actually dessert reception in the Alumni adjunct professor and advisor Bill Pett) of OASIS Lounge for all who purchase tickets (the Office of Academic Support and Information through the Association. Stephen Services). (What’s News Photo by Gordon E. Holden of the Times calls Rowley) Our Sinatra “Stunning! An utterly winning tribute to Ol’ Blue Eyes.” The next edition of The Alumni Magazine will have an order form for both events. What’s News, Monday, Oct. 22, 2001 – Page 5 Library resources now available in electronic format at the Electronic Resources Learning Center

etting tangled in the inter- Education Library Information net? Wiping out when surf- Network) catalog, students also have Ging the web? You’re not access to materials from seven other alone. There is help and it’s colleges and universities in Rhode as close as the Adams Library. Island that share an integrated In Room 401 of the Library is an library system. Students can borrow unusual type of classroom for an books from any of these libraries and unusual type of class. Twenty one have them on campus within a day new computer stations fill the room or two. known as the Electronic Resources In designing classes for the elec- Learning Center, where students tronic center, Olsen explained that learn how to access books and peri- the librarians looked at research odicals electronically. The same infor- from the students’ perspective and mation they once had to find hidden developed techniques that would among rows of bookshelves or by make it easier to access appropriate sifting through pages of material sites. Instructors favor the class can now be called up on a computer because it shows students where to screen with the click of a mouse. find appropriate materials that will “Computer research is very much be worthwhile to their coursework, a part of the education process these and helps them sort through the inap- days and we want students to have propriate information more quickly. the information and technology to Most of the classes in the Electronic make their searching more produc- Resources Learning Center are based tive,” said Richard Olsen, director of on a specific project or research paper the library. “Every student has some assigned by the course instructor, knowledge of the computer but not who also requires that students take everyone knows how to conduct a the class as part of their course REFERENCE LIBRARIAN/ technical coordinator Tim Spindler, a guest speak- useful search.” instruction. The electronic learning ing in Prof. Janine Olson’s history class, in the College’s new Electronic According to Olsen, there are 4,026 session is offered during one regular Resources Learning Center in Adams Library. (What’s News Photo by periodicals and almost 8,000 book class period. Gordon E. Rowley) titles that can be accessed electroni- Olsen said that students like the cally, including major publications class because they are more likely to that date back to the 19th century, go to electronic resources first. “It’s of social work, education, history, ulty to develop more projects that and the list is growing. Everything much faster and more convenient for communications and nursing have could make this classroom useful from the Oxford English Dictionary the students who want to take mate- all used the Electronic Resources throughout the semester. to Good Schools/Real Schools: Why rials with them,” he noted. Learning Center classes as part of The library is able to conduct a their course planning. School Reform Doesn’t Last (Teachers A proxy server system also lets class anytime regular classes are in College Press, 2000) can be accessed students access resource material Olsen said that most of the classes session by contacting the reference almost instantly. from a computer off campus. in the center take place in the first desk at 401-456-8125. half of the semester but urges fac- Through the HELIN (Higher Instructors in the departments Cooking with class LEARNING HOW FOOD HAPPENS: Some RIC education majors had a delicious assignment recently. Twelve members of Madeline Nixon’s Elementary Ed 435 class “Language Arts in the Classroom” worked with fifth graders at M.I. Robertson School in Central Falls as the children learned about nutrition, food preparation and farming. As part of the program, Neath Pal, the French-trained chef/owner of Neath’s Restaurant in Providence, visited the school to talk about nutrition, then invited the class to his restaurant to see how a restaurant operates and for a gourmet meal. Below, Chef Pal explains how to set a table. Below right, RIC senior Nicole Tetreault ties the apron of fifth-grader Alejandro Oleo. At right, fifth-grader Shawn Santos dines with senior Joye Coles. (What’s News Photo by Gordon E. Rowley) HomecomingPage 6– What’s News, Oct. 22, 2001 2001: fun

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“BACK TO THE FUTURE” was the title of the float by Willard Hall Council. Representing the decade of the 1950s are Victoria Rivera (left) and Cassandra Calcione, both freshmen.

TOP WALKER: Sharon Sullivan wins the womens’ division of the 5K race for walkers. The mens’ winner was Edmund Cornwell ”81, masters ’00. Winners for the 5K for runners were Steve McNally ’74 (mens’) and Katherine McCalligett ’05. Both races were sponsored by the RIC/PSA (Professional Staff Association).

FIRST PLACE winners of the Float Parade contest are the members of the Willard Hall Council.

IN CONCERT: Rob Franzblau, assistant pro- fessor of music, conducts the RIC Wind Ensemble at a concert with the RIC Chorus conducted by Teresa Coffman.

Photos and text by Gordon E. Rowley

FUTURE NURSE..OR DOCTOR: MacKenzie Matook, 7, patches up a teddy bear during the Teddy Bear Clinic, part of the nursing department’s open house that welcomed back more than 40 alumni nurses. for everyone! What’s News, Monday, Oct. 22, 2001 – Page 7

CLARITY THE CLOWN makes balloon animals in the Children’s Tent.

GETTING CARRIED AWAY: Dolores Passarelli ’74, MEd ’78, director of the Office of Academic Support and Information Services, carries BE-BOPPERS Sally the balloons for the parade judges stand. Radford ’75 and Ron Arsenault ’70 dance to 50s music at the Friday night Sock Hop.

ALUMNI SOCCER TEAM(S): Thirty-two former RIC soccers player return to the College to form two teams to play against each other. (For the fifth year in a row, the alumni won.) Page 8– What’s News, Monday, Oct. 22, 2001

Awards the U.S. Supreme Court in 1992. Eight named to RIC Athletic Continued from page 1 Weisman has been involved in lead- ership roles in agencies and pro- grams such as the Comprehensive Hall of Fame icy development, including that of Older Adult Services of Pawtucket, the Community Service Requirement now merged with Memorial Hospital; Guidelines for students in the School the United Way of Southeastern of Education. New England; the state Teenage She serves as faculty/student-ath- Pregnancy Prevention Plan, and the lete mentor for the Women’s Track state Department of Education’s AIDS/ and Field Team, and coordinates the HIV initiative. Endorsement in Adapted Physical He has been chair since 1993 of Education with the state Department the American Civil Liberties Union’s of Education. Public Access TV Committee, and pro- Castagno earned her bachelor’s ducer and on-camera emcee of its pro- degree in health and physical educa- gram, Rights of a Free People. tion at Bridgewater State College; her On the College level, he has served master’s in adapted physical educa- on every School of Social Work tion and her doctorate in education Governance Committee during his 20 at the University of Connecticut, year tenure at RIC; been chair of the and has a certificate as an adapted bachelor of social work department for physical educator from the National eight years; chair of the Committee Consortium for Physical Education on Human Participants in Research and Recreation for Individuals with and chair of Human Relations Disabilities from Texas Women’s Subcommittee on Linguistic Issues. University. Weisman has served as bachelor After her graduation from college, of social work honors coordinator she taught health and physical educa- and a member of the RIC Honors tion in the Worcester Public Schools; Committee. In addition, he has served HALL OF FAME honorees pose with College President John Nazarian dur- was a physical education instructor as vice president and newsletter edi- ing ceremonies Oct. 13 in Donovan Dining Hall. Seated from left: Elizabeth at UCONN and director of sports and tor for the RIC American Federation Penkala ’79, Mark Fullam ’60, Robin Gobeille Orticerio ’93 and Cathy Duza training for the Connecticut Special of Teachers (RIC/AFT). Stengel ”89, ’97. Standing from left: Scott Martin ’89, James Whitaker ’58, Olympics. He earned his bachelor’s degree in President John Nazarian, Paul Donovan ’51, ’67 and John Wilkins ’83. She later served as an early history at the City College of New (What’s News Photo by Gordon Rowley) childhood education teacher and a York; his master’s in social work with sports consultant for Special Olympics a concentration on community prac- International prior to joining the RIC tice at the , and Eight new members to the Rhode teams and was the association cham- faculty in 1995. his doctorate at Rutgers University Island College Athletic Hall of Fame, pion in his weight class for four con- She has made numerous profes- School of Social Work with a concen- described as “representing the best of secutive years. Martin was a two-time sional presentations and submissions tration in policy analysis. what we can hope to achieve in terms All American and ranks 10th in all- of articles for publication in profes- Prior to joining the RIC faculty in of commitment to family, youth and time career victories at RIC. sional journals. 1981, he served as executive director community,” were inducted in ceremo- Castagno received an Outstanding of the Five Towns Community Council nies at the third annual RIC Athletic Robin Gobeille Orticerio Community Service Award this year in Woodmere, N.Y.; director of commu- Recognition Dinner at Homecoming, An outstanding athlete in two sports from Special Olympics-Rhode Island. nity services for the Mental Health Saturday, Oct. 13, in Donovan Dining — basketball and track and field. Center. Daniel Weisman Association of Essex County in East In the latter, she ranks as the third A reception to honor former Hall Weisman’s professional and collegial Orange, N.J., and as community orga- all-time highest point achiever with of Fame inductees and all previous service has been extensive, according nizations director for Community 1,402 points and was named to the Hetherman and Murphy award win- to documents reviewed by the selec- Action in Lexington, Ky. First Team of the All Little East ners was held in the Intercollegiate tion committee. Weisman has served as a consultant conference in her senior year. She Athletics Building prior to the din- He has fought for welfare reform leg- on numerous occasions and as a board also was All Eastern College Athletic ner. islation in Rhode Island and against member and officer for a number of Conference track and field team mem- Inducted this year are Paul prayer in public schools as evidenced organizations. He also has a number ber and All-New England track and Donovan ’51, ’67; Mark Fullam ’60; in his suit against Providence Public of recent publications to his credit. field team member. Scott Martin ’89; Robin Gobeille Schools (Weisman v. Lee) that reached Orticerio ’93; Elizabeth Penkala ’79; Elizabeth Penkala Cathy Dusza Stengel ’89, ’97; James An outstanding softball player, star- Whitaker ’58 and John Wilkins ’83. ring as a third base player and pitcher. Flag to survive and serve as part of a team. “They represent the best of college She was named the Most Valuable “Patriots and athletes alike share these Continued from page 1 sports,” said Peg Brown, vice presi- Player for the RIC softball team, with qualities and we must remember them dent of development and college rela- a batting average of .451 and 3.23 always.” tions, “for these men and women play earned-run average, and was named Retired Army Lieutenant Colonel Mantia, a Vietnam veteran, Middle in Division III — where they do not to the All-RIAIAW Tournament team. Robert Mantia ’66, was guest speaker East analyst/advisor and former ROTC play because they receive scholar- She is a past Rhode Island for the morning’s dedication event, instructor at Providence College, began ships, but for the pure joy of compet- Interscholastic League fast-pitch soft- along with Vice President for Academic his address to the crowd by saying that ing.” ball director and a 1999 inductee in Affairs, John Salesses, a Major General he would get back into uniform and Brown quoted Providence Journal the Warren Athletic Hall of Fame. in the Marine Corps who served for help “settle the score” if he could. “The sports writer Bill Reynolds who said, 34-1/2 years before retiring. Both men shock has turned to anger, it is the “If you’re looking for purity in college Cathy Dusza Stengel offered touching commentaries on her- resolve of this country that we will get sports, go look in Division III. You She was an outstanding gymnast, oism, patriotism and symbolism of them.” won’t find it anywhere else.” holding College records for top scores the flag during this time of “On Sept. 11, everything “We prove that every day we on vault, beam, bars, floor and all- uncertainty in our nation. changed. That day, we had take the field here at Rhode Island around performance. In 1984-85 she Gary Penfield, Vice the opportunity to witness College,” said Brown. was the New England champion President for Student heroic acts that happen a lot in gymnastics, and in 1986-87 was Affairs, served as master of but we never get the chance Paul Donovan a National Collegiate Gymnastics ceremonies, which included to see,” he added. Played both basketball and soccer Association All American. the singing of the Star Mantia defined a hero while an undergraduate, later playing Spangled Banner and God as “someone who risks his professional baseball for the St. Louis James Whitaker Bless America led by Kelly or her life to save another Cardinals and Baltimore Orioles. He He was an outstanding soccer player Lange, ’98; a moment of silence to human being,” and told the story of his later coached for 44 years in inter- and team co-captain. Whitaker won remember the victims and those who friend and fellow RIC student, Bobby scholastic baseball. He was named the Hetherman Award in 1958. He have died in service to their country; Frisk, who was killed in Vietnam a Rhode Island Teacher of the Year in played professional baseball for the and the playing of “Taps” by David Roy month before he was to return to the 1973. Brooklyn Dodgers and later coached of Bishop Hendricken High School. states, having gone back into action 75 state and New England wrestling Salesses followed the President’s because his replacement wasn’t yet Mark Fullam champions. At one point in his career, welcome by saying that “the colors, as ready to do so. “He is a hero to me, will- A three-sport Anchorman: basket- he was the youngest head coach in the flag is referred to in the Marine ing to do whatever needs to be done to ball, soccer and baseball. He served state high school history. He is a mem- Corps, is a beautiful symbol that lives keep us free.” as co-captain of both the soccer and ber of the Rhode Island Wrestling up to its description.” He went on to “The flag is not just a piece of cloth. basketball squads and received the Coaches Hall of Fame and the East say that the flag hanging in a building It is what all of us are,” Mantia con- John E. Hetherman Award as the Providence High School Hall of Fame. as grand as the Recreation Center is cluded, turning to the enormous sym- College’s top senior male athlete. a symbol and reminder of those ideals bol of American honor and pride that Fullam was a Fulbright Scholar in John Wilkins and privileges which this nation stands hung directly behind him. Iran and served as president of Described as one of the finest base- for. The Hero Dedication Salute to the Middle Eastern Schools Athletic ball players in the College’s history, “Sept. 11 was an attack on our oppor- America was the most recent expres- Association. still holding records for most career tunity for life, liberty and the pursuit sion since Sept. 11 of the College's trib- victories, strikeouts, shutouts, com- of happiness. It was an attack on our utes to those who lost their lives on Scott Martin plete games and innings pitched. He nation and our flag,” Salesses added. that fateful day, those working gal- He is described “as one of the fin- was named the Most Valuable Player He said that the same principles lantly in the seemingly endless recov- est wrestlers ever to compete for and named to the First Team All-New used to motivate men and women ery efforts, and those who have been the College.” He was a member of England in 1983. He later played pro- in the military are also the values called into military service to defend two New England College Conference fessionally for the Detroit Tigers. instilled in student athletes with a will the rights of Americans. Wrestling Association championship

BLACK GREEN What’s News, Monday, Oct. 22, 2001 – Page 9 Athletics From the athletic Women’s tennis squad captures Little East crown director’s desk at number two doubles, falling in the dent [Anna Stasiv, Southern Maine]. by Scott Gibbons championship match. Rocha is having She’s disappointed, but she’s having It was a Sports Information Director an outstanding season, posting a per- an excellent season.” Murray, who g r e a t fect 13-0 mark in singles and is 12-1 holds RIC’s records for career singles Homecoming in doubles on the year. wins, doubles wins and points, is 12-4 Weekend! I hile many Rhode Island Perhaps the biggest surprise of in singles and 13-3 in doubles on the want to thank College students and year. everyone who alumni were on campus to W Vongratsavay lost in the champion- worked so hard enjoy Homecoming 2001 on Oct. 13, the RIC women’s tennis ships match in the number three sin- at putting this gles flight, but her wins in the semi- event together. team was at the University of Southern Maine engaged in a tough finals and in doubles were instru- At the risk of mental to the team. She is 12-4 in missing some- battle for the Little East Conference Championship. Despite facing a for- singles and 12-3 in doubles on the Donald E. Tencher one, I year. e s p e c i a l l y midable field of competitors, the Director, Anchorwomen had an outstanding want to thank Senior co-captain Courtney Intercollegiate tournament and captured their sec- the staffs in Chauvette also faced a tough oppo- Athletics, Intramurals ond title in the past three seasons. nent in the semi-finals of the number and Recreation Athletics and RIC totaled 20 points, out distanc- six singles flight, falling to the even- R e c r e a t i o n , tual runner-up. Development and Alumni, the News ing runner-up UMASS-Boston by a and Public Relations Staff, the mere two points. Sophomores Amy Lancellotta and Physical Plant, Office Services, “UMASS-Boston has one of the best MEGHAN MOONEY Network and User Services, the teams I’ve ever seen in the Little the championships was sophomore Audiovisual Department and the East,” Head Coach Dick Ernst said. Samantha Hedden. Coming into the Donovan Dining Center. For those “Their overall record doesn’t reflect day with a 6-8 singles record on the of you who couldn’t attend, let me year, she was unseeded. She pro- highlight some of the weekend’s ath- ceeded to win in the first round, the letic sponsored events. semi-finals and then in the finals. “She became a top flight collegiate *Saturday’s American Flag Hero player this weekend,” Ernst said, “A Dedication Ceremony at the real hero of the day. Samantha and Recreation Center was one of most Courtney Chauvette won a key match moving events that I have ever for us in the semis at number three attended since joining RIC. John doubles over their opponents from Salesses and Bob Mantia ’66 were UMASS-Boston as well.” outstanding as they spoke about Freshman Meghan Mooney, who CARMINDA ROCHA patriotism and the symbolism of the has played like a veteran all season, Kristin Mandsager round out the rest flag. Over 75 people witnessed the was the LEC Champion at number of the 2001 squad. event. One person said it best: “After five singles. “Her win against UMASS- attending this ceremony I was ready Boston in the finals match clinched For Coach Ernst, it’s been business to go out and re-enlist.” the championship for us,” Ernst as usual. The 2001 title makes it his said. Mooney, however, wasn’t fin- fourth as the women’s team’s Head Coach. He also won in 1994, 1995 *Over 60 graduates participated DICK ERNST ished; she teamed with junior Donna Vongratsavay to win the title at num- and 1999. He owns four LEC titles in alumni games on Saturday. Soccer just how good they are. They had sev- ber two doubles. She is 12-1 in singles as RIC’s men’s head coach in the alumni, baseball alumni and wom- eral additions to the team late in and 10-2 in doubles on the season. spring for a total of eight. He has en’s softball alumni, all played the season that made them tough to more Little East titles, individually, games. In soccer, the men’s even- beat.” RIC senior co-captain Cynthia than all other RIC coaches, past or Murray had the misfortune of compet- year team defeated the odd-year RIC played the Beacons in Boston present, combined. ing against UMB’s Kristina Sandelin, team 2-0. In baseball ,the alumni just a few days earlier, falling 5-3 on the aforementioned Finnish exchange After facing Clark University lost a good game to this year’s var- Oct. 7. Their (Beacons) number one student. “Cynthia was probably the on Oct. 17, the Anchorwomen took- sity team 7-5. In softball, the alumni player is a Finnish exchange student. second-best player in the entire con- part in the New England Women’s team lost to this year’s varsity as In my 12 years at RIC, she is the best ference this year,” Ernst said. “She Intercollegiate Tennis Tournament well, 5-1. Everyone had a great player I’ve seen in the Little East. was the runner-up last fall when she (NEWITT), at Amherst College, on time and many of the alumni look They also have an outstanding num- had to go against another foreign stu- Oct. 20-21. like they could still play for the var- ber six player. sity. Thanks to everyone for coming “Our team played with tremendous home! spirit and courage, and I want to emphasize courage,” Ernst added. *Unfortunately, the varsity men’s “Several of our players beat opponents soccer team lost a close game to Sports Roundup conference-leading Keene State 4-2. The Anchormen took an early lead Men’s Soccer and then Keene State came blasting Head Coach Len Mercurio’s team is 2-9-2 overall and 1-2-1 in the Little back with two quick goals. RIC then East Conference. Scott Main leads the team in scoring with six goals and two tied the game at 2-2. Keene State assists for 14 points. scored two more goals in the second half to complete the scoring. Women’s Soccer Head Coach Nicole Barber’s Anchorwomen are 8-4-2 overall and 3-1-1 in the *The Athletic Recognition Dinner Little East. RIC needs one win to tie the program’s record for the most wins was held on Saturday evening with in a season. Kerri Ferreira leads the team in scoring with nine goals and eight over 200 people in attendance. The assists for 26 points. highlight of the evening was the induction of this year’s Hall of Fame Women’s Volleyball Class. In addition, the James Adam’s Head Coach Kristen Norberg’s team in 8-18 overall and 1-4 in the Little Recruiting Room was dedicated and SAMANTHA HEDDEN East. Brandee Trainer, who leads the team in kills, blocks and hitting per- the booster club’s Golden Anchor centage, was named to the Tom Hay Invitational’s (Springfield College) All- who were better players to help us Tournament Team. level donors were recognized. Over win.” 35 former Hall of Famers were in attendance. Vice-President Peg As a team, RIC won three of a pos- Men’s Cross Country Head Coach Dick Hoppman’s team placed 12th (29 teams) at the James Brown developed a superb Power sible six singles flights and one of a Early Invitational (Westfield State College) on Oct. 13. Tim Rudd placed 14th Point presentation. possible three doubles flights. Junior Carminda Rocha won her third LEC overall with a time of 27.42. Championship in as many years. I would be remiss if I didn’t con- Rocha, who won at number four sin- Women’s Cross Country gratulate the Rhode Island College gles in 1999 and 2000, won at num- Michelle Boudreau posted the top time for Head Coach Matt Hird at the Women’s Tennis team and Coach ber two singles despite nagging leg James Early Invitational, running the course at a clip of 21.27. Dick Ernst for winning the confer- cramps in the championship match. ence championship. “She really had a gutsy performance,” Men’s Golf Ernst said. Rocha and her doubles Neil Buffery is averaging the team’s best score, posting an 84.5 average in partner Cynthia Murray nearly won three meets for Head Coach John Fitta. Page 10– What’s News, Monday, Oct. 22, 2001 President’s Music Series — Art of Kendall Buster at Violist Maria Lambros joins Bannister in November Muir Strings for concert Nov. 5 Kendall Buster: An Installation branes,” says Dennis O’Malley. gal- runs from Nov. 1-23 in Rhode Island lery director. Muir String Quartet returns to It can produce delicate, whispering College’s Bannister Gallery with an She holds a master of fine arts Rhode Island College and its pianissimos or intense passion.” artist’s lecture at 6 p.m. in Alger Hall degree from Yale and teaches at the President’s Music Series for the ninth Lambros has performed as a cham- 116 on opening day. A reception fol- Corcoran School of Art in Washington, consecutive season on Monday, Nov. ber musician throughout the world as 5, in an 8 p.m. concert in the Lila and a member of three of the country’s John Sapinsley Hall in the Nazarian finest string quartets in venues Center for the Performing Arts. such as the Concertgebouw in Maria Lambros on viola will be Amsterdam, London’s Wigmore Hall, guest artist. Her appearance marks the Konzerthaus in Vienna, New the third time she has performed at York’s Lincoln Center and Weill Rectal RIC, having been here with the Muir Hall at Carnegie Hall and the Library String Quartet in September of 1994 of Congress in Washington, D.C. and again in April 1998. She most recently was a member The program will consist of Haydn’s of the Mendelssohn String Quartet, Quartet in G which continues to Major, Opus 76, perform internation- No. 1; ally and is in Mendelssohn’s residence at New Quartet in E York’s Town Hall, minor, Opus 44, the University of No. 2, and Delaware and Brahms’ Quintet Harvard University. in G Major, Opus She was a mem- 11. ber of the renowned Billed as one Ridge String of the world’s Quartet, which was premier string nominated for the quartets since 1993 Grammy winning the Award for Best 1981 Naumburg Chamber Music Chamber Music Performance for its Award and the recording of the First Prize at Dvorak Piano the Evian Quintets with pia- International nist Rudolf Firkusny on the RCA label. String Quartet KENDALL BUSTER, “CELLS” C o m p e t i t i o n , She also was a founding member of Muir appears MARIA LAMBROS lows. D.C. Her work has been exhibited in annually on most the Naumburg Award- Buster is a sculptor whose instal- a host of museums in the U.S. and of the major winning Meliora lation pieces involve the dynamics of abroad, with recent exhibits at the chamber music series in North String Quartet, which was quartet- the body in architectural space and Kemper Museum in Kansas City, and America and also tours extensively in in-residence at the Spoleto Festivals explores the ways in which elements in Durban, South Africa, and Berlin. each season. of the United States, and of architectonics, form, and mechan- Buster’s art has drawn critical Two of its recordings have been Australia. ics can influence a person’s percep- attention in recent issues of New Art awarded the Grand Prix du Disque. Reserved seat tickets are $22 with tion and behavior. Examiner, Sculpture Magazine and Steve Ansell, viola; Michael discounts for seniors and students “Her structures are sites of enclo- Art In America. William Martin of Reynolds, cello, and Peter Zazofsky, and may be obtained in advance at sure that offer an accessible interior the art department will curate the violin, are original members of the the Roberts Hall box office or by and act as a kind of ‘biological archi- exhibit. quartet. Lucia Lin, violin, joined the phone using Visa or Mastercard. Call tecture,’ at once prison-like and pro- Exhibit and artist’s lecture are free group several years ago. 456-8144. On the night of the perfor- tective. Her early study in microbi- and open to the public. A music critic for the Boston Globe mance, tickets may be purchased at ology resonates in both her perma- Gallery Hours during exhibits are wrote: “On a base of impeccable tech- the Sapinsley Hall box office. nent and installation pieces in the Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and nique, the Muir Quartet imposes A pre-concert buffet in the Faculty combination of structural strength Friday, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m., and Thursdays splendid homogeneity and keen musi- Center begins at 6 p.m. Pre-paid res- and complexity with the simple form, from noon to 9 p.m. The gallery is cal insight. Everything it does seems ervations are required. Cost is $18. fragility and permeability of mem- closed weekends and holidays. to be exactly what the music calls for. Call 456-8144. G.L. An Enemy of the People

by Henrik Ibsen, Nov. 14-18 adapted by Arthur Miller Directed by P. William Hutchinson

Arthur Miller's adaptation of an Ibsen classic of one man's dogged pursuit of corruption and his attempt to eradicate the “spiritual poison” of society. The drama is a powerful study of an honest man being persecuted because of his insistence on telling the truth; this is a tale of corruption, greed and the responsibility of the press. Call 401-456-8144 for ticket information. RHODE ISLAND COLLEGE THEATRE MUIR STRING QUARTET What’s News, Monday, Oct. 22, 2001 – Page 11 Performing Arts Series — Bayanihan Philippine National Dance Co. comes to RIC

the company the “Cinderella of Dance as the first Philippine cultural group Theatre.” to perform in Russia, the People’s This initial success paved the way Republic of China and throughout for numerous invitations from top . impresarios of the world. In 1998, by an act of Congress, From 1958 to date, Bayanihan has Bayanihan was officially designated mounted 15 international tours and the National Folk Dance Company of over 100 brief tours to international the Philippines. events and festivals covering 55 coun- Tickets are $22 with discounts for tries on five continents. students and senior citizens and may The first Filipino group to perform be purchased at the main box office on Broadway, it also has the distinc- in Roberts Hall or ordered by phone tion of being the first non-American via Visa or Mastercard by calling dance company to take to the stage 456-8144 between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. at New York’s Lincoln Center as well weekdays.

BAYANIHAN PHILIPPINE NATIONAL DANCE COMPANY

“A beautiful program with beauti- tions from their ancient origins in ful dancing, music and costumes by a the countryside to the confines of the group of beautiful people. The finale stage without sacrificing authentic- of the ‘Muslim Suite’ fairly brought ity. the audience to its feet!” said the Taking its name from the ancient New York Herald Tribune about Filipino tradition of Bayanihan, which Bayanihan, the Philippine National signifies working together for the Dance Company, which takes the common good, the company was stage in Rhode Island College’s founded in 1957 by Helena Z. Benitez, Roberts Hall Auditorium Monday, bringing together parents, teachers, Oct. 29, for an 8 p.m. performance. researchers, technicians, dancers and Its one night, reserved seating per- musicians in a common bond to formance is part of the College’s achieve the objectives of the com- Performing Arts Series this season. pany. The program consists of sets of These objectives are the pursuit of music and dance entitled “Mountain research in ethnic rites, tribal folk- Suite,” “Maria Clara” and “Muslim lore and regional folk ways; the col- Suite” followed by a brief inter- lection of indigenous art forms; the mission. A selection of Philippine distillation and transformation of cul- dances and a piece called “Philippine tural traditions into theatrical pro- Countryside” follow. ductions, and the promotion of inter- Now in its 45th year, the multi- national understanding. award-winning company (both nation- The company performed in 1958 ally and internationally) brings its at the Brussels World’s Fair and in skill, grace and joie de vivre as well 1959 on Broadway’s Winter Garden as its success in the transference of Theater, the latter earning praise indigenous dance and music tradi- from New York critics, who called

Chamber Music Series — Internationally known trombonist to perform Nov. 7

Internationally known trombonist Alto Trombone; Benedetto Marcello’s Carsten Svanberg will perform in Sonata in A minor; Sigismond the Rhode Island College Chamber Stajowski’s Fantasie; Erland von Music Series Wednesday, Nov. 7, at 1 Koch’s Monologue for Solo Trombone p.m. in the Lila and John Sapinsley and Launy Grondahl’s Concerto for Hall in the Nazarian Center for the Trombone. Performing Arts. The recital is free and open to the Piano accompanist will be Debbie public. Emery. Svanberg will play both the Svanberg’s experience as a trom- American Band to perform alto and tenor trombones. bonist ranges from the military band, The program will consist of Georg having joined the Band of the Royal at fund raiser Oct. 28 Christoph Wagenseil’s Concerto for Guard in 1967, chamber groups like the Copenhagen Brass Quintet (1968-78), and symphony orchestras, The American Band The band, under including the Royal Danish Orchestra will open its 165th con- the direction of Gene (1975-80), and the Danish National cert season Sunday, J. Pollart, will perform Orchestra (1980-94). Oct. 28, with a 3 p.m. works ranging from He has made numerous solo recit- concert at St. John “An American Elegy” als guest appearances. His 15 record- Vianney Church, 3609 by Frank Ticheli to ings have been well received and doc- Diamond Hill Road, “Men of Valor” by John ument not only standard literature Cumberland. Klohr. but also new works, some written Tickets are $5 and Also to be per- especially for him. can be purchased at formed are combined He currently teaches at the the door. pieces by The Hochschule in Graz, . All proceeds will American Band and Svanberg performs regularly at benefit the Dr. Francis the music ministry international trombone workshops M. Marciniak Memorial of the church. The and at numerous universities across Scholarship Fund pieces are “God Will the US. within the Rhode Make a Way” by Don In 1996, he received the International Trombone Association’s Island College Moen and “The highest award for his contribution as Foundation. Anchor Holds” by Phil a performer and teacher. Marciniak directed Barfoot, both For more information, call John The American Band FRANCIS MARCINIAK described as “power- (File photo) Pellegrino, series coordinator, at and also the RIC Wind ful songs of hope in the 456-9883. Ensemble before his midst of adversity.” untimely death in May of 1996. Page 12– What’s News, Monday, Oct. 22, 2001 RIC CALENDAR OCT. 22 - NOV. 5

Sundays 1-2 Thurs.-Fri. 5 Monday 4 p.m.—Lecture: “Black Cinema in the 10 p.m.—Catholic Mass in Student 1920s: How Experimental Was It?” by 8 p.m.—Dance: Works by Carla 8 p.m.—Music: Muir String Quartet Union 306. Mass is celebrated by Jane Gaines. Fazio** Honors Project in the Forman with Maria Lambros, viola.** Part the Rev. Joe Pescatello with Deacon Theatre in the Nazarian Center for of the President’s Music Series in the Mike Napolitano assisting. Everyone the Performing Arts. General admis- Sapinsley Hall in the Nazarian Center is invited to attend. 25 Thursday sion $8. for the Performing Arts. 7 p.m.—Video: “Penny Arcade’s LA Mondays MISERIA” in the Auditorium Gaige 3-10 Sat.-Sat. Hall. Performing Arts Noon to 1 p.m.—Bible Study. Dance: Open Dance Company Class. Information: 456-8194 Beginning Sept. 24. Meetings are held RIC Dance Company Nov. 4 and 10 Box Office: 456-8144 in the prayer room in the Chaplains’ 29 Monday from 10 to 11:30 a.m.; Nov. 5, 6, and Office, Student Union 300. Everyone 8 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. in the Melcer *Admission Free is invited to join him. Feel free to 8 p.m.—Dance: Bayanihan/Philippine Dance Studio in the Nazarian Center bring your lunch . National Dance Company.** Part of for the Performing Arts. Admission ** Admission discounts for senior the Performing Arts Series in the $6 per class. Auditorium in Roberts Hall. Reserved citizens, faculty /staff, RIC and Wednesdays seating $22. non-RIC students. 12:30 to 1:45 p.m.–Christian Student 30 Tuesday Organization Meetings in Student Union 300. Students meet to discuss Panel Discussion: “Do We Need to issues of faith and to get involved in Change Our Immigration Policies?” service activities. We pray, sing, share in the Faculty Center. Panel members Sports Events problems and plan volunteer and include David Thomas, Peter Allen, service projects. Stop in at any meet- Halil Copur, Christopher Dyer, Lloyd Men’s Soccer ing. For more information, call the Matsumoto and Thomas Ramsbey. The Thurs. Oct. 25 Wentworth 3:30 p.m. Chaplains’ Office at 401-456-8168. discussion is sponsored by the Office Sat. Oct. 27 at Eastern Connecticut * 1 p.m. of Student Affairs. Women’s Soccer 8-26 Tues. Oct. 23 LEC Tournament First Round TBA 1 Thursday Art: “Remembering Mario” by Stephen Men’s and Women’s Cross Country 6 p.m.—Art: Kendall Buster’s Exhibit Brigidi in Bannister Gallery. Sat. Oct. 27 LEC/MASCAC Alliance Championships TBA Opening Lecture in Alger Hall 116. Sat. Nov. 3 at ECAC Division III Championships TBA Opening reception follows. Exhibit to run Nov. 1-23 in Bannister Gallery. Women’s Volleyball 22 Monday Tues. Oct. 23 Roger Williams 7 p.m. 1 p.m.—Panel Discussion: “Bio- Wed. Oct. 31 Little East Conference First Round TBA Terroism in America” in the Faculty Center. Panel members include David Home games/matches in bold Thomas, Peter Allen, Halil Copur, * Little East Conference game/match Christopher Dyer, Lloyd Matsumoto and Thomas Ramsbey. The discussion is sponsored by the Office of Student Affairs. 4 p.m.—Lecture: “Walter Benjamin: Elvis sighting at RIC Reception and Distraction” by Howard Eiland Mit* in Bannister Gallery.

8 p.m.—Music: RIC Symphony Orchestra with Stephen Martorella, piano** and Edward Markward, con- ductor in Sapinsley Hall in the Nazarian Center for the Performing Arts. General admission $7.

24 Wednesday 10 a.m.— Films:“Within Our Gates”; noon: “Borderline” in Mann Hall 193.

10 a.m. - noon —Lecture: Imam Abdul Hameed of the Providence Islamic Center will be speaking on Islam, in Gaige 209.

12:30 to 1 p.m.—Biology Seminar “Anthrax, Plague, and the Illegitimate Use of Biological Agents” in FLS 050. Speaker is Dr. Jon D. Goguen, depart- ment of molecular genetics and micro- biology-UMASS Medical School.

1 p.m.—Music: Boston Vocal Artists with Stephen Morris directing. Part of the Chamber Music Series in Sapinsley Hall in the Nazarian Center for the Performing Arts. ’50s CELEBRITIES AT RIC: During the Homecoming “Sock Hop” a few celebrities from the 1950s were on campus (sort of) and everyone, it seemed, wanted to have a picture taken with the “stars.” Above (l to r) are Carol Peck, Denise Males, Jim Bucci, Elvis Presley, Peg Brown and Ellie O’Neill. (What’s News Photo by Gordon Rowley)

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