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RIC’s yellow cottage to become Nina’s House, a visitation center for children separated from their families The house, which will provide a home-like setting with the resources and structure needed for supervised parental visits, is the fi rst of its kind in the state. By Jane Fusco Editor The yellow cottage, a newly renovated building that was once a dormitory at the State Home and School for Children (one of the country’s fi rst orphanages whose grounds are now Rhode Island College’s east campus) will become Nina’s House, a visitation facility for families of children in state care. Nina’s House will train and provide a best practices model for the parenting and behavioral skills that families need for children Carriuolo fi nds to be permanently returned to their care. The project is a collaboration among RIC’s plenty of positives, despite Child Welfare Institute and the School of Social Work, the Rhode Island College Foundation, the Department of Children, Youth and Families diffi cult economic times (DCYF), and the Nina Foundation, a nonprofi t organization that helps vulnerable children and

Opening Meeting | August 27 Opening Meeting | families who are impacted by abuse and neglect. In Rhode Island, children under state care have ■ A RIC student who emigrated from In her opening address to faculty and staff is grateful to the professor who helped on Aug. 27, RIC President Nancy Carriuolo few options of where they can visit him earn a scholarship and gave him the said that the three anecdotes at left “capture the with their parents. Child welfare case Cont p 15 chance to work in the College's Writing Center. essence of Rhode Island College’s greatness workers must supervise the visits and ■ A grad student enduring hard times can and the key to improved student retention.” continue her education because of the She described RIC as “special through guidance she received – on everything from good fi nancial times and bad ones.” RIC’s School of Nursing job leads to home repair tips – from User Now that the College is facing budget and the Providence VA Support Services, the Music, Theatre, and reductions totaling $7 million, the Dance Department and the Financial Aid Offi ce. outlook is for rough times that Medical Center selected ■ Another student, worried about whether or may not improve any time soon. not to eat breakfast before a test, gets advice She noted that the College is in an for VA Academy from a Donovan Dining Center staff member (it’s “uncharted fi scal environment,” Rhode Island College’s School of Nursing OK to eat, but not too much, and, by the way, with the state, nation and world Cont p 16 aand the Providence VA Medical Center have been answer the easy questions on the test fi rst). in an economic downturn that cchosen to participate in the national VA Nursing AAcademy, a four-year program that partners VVA health care with top nursing schools in the “The project requires active participationparticipation WN Quotes… ccountry, to provide skilled nurses to care for the in public dialogue … Citizens from across rising number of aging and returning veterans. “The farmer’s market will offer local fare in a the state will learn from each other The VA Nursing Academy was established in location where no others exist. The timing will and assume a larger role in infl uencing 2007 to address the national nursing shortage also give people who work 9-5 jobs an opportunity public policy and political agendas.” to ensure that veterans continue to receive the to shop.” – Valerie Endress, RIC associate professor of best services available. The program enables – Patricia Nolin ’84, RIC special assistant to the communications, on DebateWatch, which will competitively selected VA medical center- president, on the Fruit Hill Farmer’s Market, which will kick off at the College on Sept. 26 on the nursing school partnerships to increase nursing be open at the College for eight weeks beginning Sept. 10. evening of the fi rst presidential debate. faculty and student enrollment, and [P 8] [P 3] offer professional and scholarly Cont p 15 Page 2 — WHAT’S NEWS @ Rhode Island College, Sept. 8, 2008

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Editor: Jane E. Fusco Managing Editor: Rob Martin Design Manager: Jennifer Twining ’92 Members of the Upward Bound graduating class of 2008 await the presentation of their diplomas. Photographers: Gene St. Pierre ’77 Upward Bound alum to grads: “do what you love” Mike Shiel ’11 By Lauren M. Mesale ’06 from Boston College, and is currently an organic Graphic Designers: Staff Writer chemistry PhD candidate at Harvard University. Lance Gorton ’09 She expects to complete her coursework in 2010. Paul J. Silva ’03 On June 3, 56 high school students Zharkova Mirica, who was born in Ukraine, also Copy Editor: walked across the stage in the Gaige advised students that they should practice “persistence Hall auditorium, taking another step Ray Ragosta without exception” throughout their college careers closer to their college careers. The Staff Writers: and beyond. As an example, she cited her perseverance students belonged to Upward Bound Gita Brown and motivation to master the English language as a at RIC’s 42nd graduating class. Marah Roach ’09 child and succeed in school. She is on a path to success, As John Nazarian presided and said that Upward Bound helped her to get there. over the ceremony for the last After the address, diplomas and awards were Public Relations Assistant: time as president of the college, granted. Later, students and families laughed and Alicia Vanasse ’08 he praised the students for KATHERINE cheered as they viewed a slide show featuring ZHARKOVA MIRICA their hard work and dedication, candid and posed photographs taken during and announced that funding their time in the Upward Bound program. for Upward Bound has been renewed for 2009. Although many of the students have enrolled in What’s News @ Rhode Island College Upward Bound is a national colleges and universities as far (USPS 681-650) is published by: program that assists at-risk away as Utah, 19 of them will Rhode Island College students from low-income families attend Rhode Island College this Offi ce of News and Public Relations in graduating from high school and 600 Mt. Pleasant Ave. fall, including this year’s fi rst- preparing for a college education. Providence, RI 02908 place recipient of the 20th annual Nazarian described the program Upward Bound Alumni Scholarship as having been a “symbol of hope It is published monthly from Award, Kayleigh Rae Ventura. The for thousands of young people.” September to June. Periodicals East Providence High graduate postage paid at Providence, RI. This year, 2000 Upward plans to major in English. Bound grad Katherine Zharkova “I entered the Upward Bound Printing: TCI Press, Seekonk, Mass. Mirica gave an encouraging program with an open heart and commencement address, Luis San Lucas, chair of the Upward Bound open mind, and found that what sharing life lessons with the Scholarship Committee (far right), presented I got out of it was even greater students. Among these lessons, scholarships to Upward Bound graduates, from than what I put in,” Ventura said. POSTMASTER: which she cited as being the left, Bhumi A. Shah, Thomas J. Cybowicz, Jennifer Kue, Breeanna Thornton, Kayleigh Rae Ventura and In addition to Ventura, Send address changes to: key to success and happiness Hakeem B. Ottun. two other students received What’s News @ in life, was to “do what you Alumni Scholarships. Rhode Island College love.” Zharkova Mirica stressed the importance Hakeem Ottun, of Shea High School, will attend Offi ce of News and Public Relations of studying what one is truly interested in, despite 600 Mt. Pleasant Ave. URI this fall, and Breeanna Thornton, of East challenges that may arise along the way. Providence, RI 02908 Providence High is enrolled at Boston College. In 1997, Zharkova Mirica enrolled in the Upward Deadline: Other students will attend institutions of Bound program while a student at Shea High School in Deadline for submission of copy and higher education such as , Pawtucket. She later earned a BS degree in chemistry photos is noon the Tuesday two weeks Suffolk University and . before publication date. Telephone: (401) 456-8090 Bianca N. Estrada Moises Ramirez • Breeanna Thornton, Fax: (401) 456-8887 Clair D. Fernandes Ana Ramos East Providence Neuza Ferreira Vanessa Rojas • Thekla Gabrielle Gibson, Pawtucket Kathy Fortes Ashley S. Sampson Ana Almeida, Providence Thekla Gabrielle Samantha Gibson Bhumi A. Shah Nicole Gil Meza Andres Felipe Sierra HIGHEST RANKING SENIOR Vanessa Rachel Glaudin Deborah M. Simon (ACCORDING TO YEAR OF 2008 UPWARD BOUND Love Zanner Johnny Stephanie J. Soto ENROLLMENT) GRADUATES Sania Josiah Monigo Teaway 2005 – Noemi Mena, 3.60 GPA Jaira Mercadez Adams Shannon Marie Joslyn Breeanna N. Thornton 2006 – Clair Fernandes, 3.83 GPA Olaleye Akinrimisi Jennifer Kue Nadine Rocha Timas Breeanna Thornton, 3.83 GPA Ana Almeida Abimbola O. Lana Chris Tucker 2007 – Nicole Corrieri, 3.54 GPA Roberto Almonte Keyona L. Long Kayleigh Rae Ventura Tamba Benjamin José Neftalí Lora Harold L. Weeden 3RD ANNUAL MARY Melinda Bulgin Noemi Mena Ashley Winfi eld JUSKALIAN/ UPWARD BOUND The next issue of Yecenia Camacho Dolo Rose Monemou SCHOLARSHIP ($500) What’s News Carlos F. Castillo Chibuzo Ruth Njoku UPWARD BOUND Ana Almeida will be October 13, 2008 Lyssa Chhay Joel De Jesus Nuñez ALUMNI SCHOLARSHIP Nicole Linay Corrieri Oluwashina Ogundolani • Kayleigh Rae Ventura ($2,000) JOHN NAZARIAN/ Kayla Costa Rotha Ok • Hakeem Ottun ($1,000) UPWARD BOUND BOOK Story ideas are welcome. Thomas J. Cybowicz Keshia O. Olopade • Breeanna Thornton ($500) AWARD ($150) Call (401) 456-8090 Brittany DeOliveira Michelle Ortiz • Thomas Cybowicz or email [email protected]. Moises Diaz Hakeem B. Ottun DISTRICT SCHOLARSHIP • Jennifer Kue Kaylyn P. Earley Lena Pan ($500) • Bhumi Shah Emma Escobar Julio Quinonez • Thomas Cybowicz, Central Falls Page 3 — WHAT’S NEWS @ Rhode Island College, Sept. 8, 2008

RIC’s 2008 DebateWatch Project:

Thursday, September 18 2-3:30 p.m. Alger Hall 110 The Impact of the Media on 2008 Presidential Campaigns The mass media have brought about profound changes in the country’s political landscape, especially for presidential campaigns. The nature and magnitude of these changes raises provocative questions about media practitioners’ involvement in the 2008 campaigns. Media guest panelists will share their perspectives on media infl uence of a presidential candidate’s image, strategy and voter reaction, DebateWatch at RIC in 2004 drew a record crowd of over 800 to view the Kerry-Bush presidential debate. and invite audience participation. RIC to hold two forums and a statewide Friday, September 26 DebateWatch 2008 presidential DebateWatch to inform Donovan Dining Center 7 p.m. – Town Hall Meeting voters, promote civic engagement 9 p.m. – Viewing of Televised Presidential Debate 10 p.m. – Focus group In 2004, Rhode Island College was chosen as of the state’s past and present offi ce holders and analysis and discussion a DebateWatch site by the National Commission political experts, followed by the viewing of the on Presidential Debates and broke all attendance presidential debate at 9 p.m. on large screen televisions. RIC is again partnering with the records in the history of the program. The college Focus group discussions led by trained facilitators National Commission on Presidential will host another Debatewatch on Sept. 26. will take place immediately after the debate. Debates to serve as host for Political reporter Jim Hummel will host the event. DebateWatch, a program in which Rhode Island College wants everyone to know the participants are given a direct voice issues, study the candidates and campaigns, and to “Because the September 26 debate will be the forum in the political campaign process. vote in the upcoming presidential election in which both candidates frame their master narratives Members of the news media will hold by hosting a series of events to help on international affairs, we want our e a political roundtable dialogue with inform voters and encourage am ric citizen responses to be heard and an invited past and present politicians civic engagement as part ★ counted, as those decisions affect and political analysts, and the of the college’s 2008 t d even a state as small as Rhode e audience at large, to discuss a variety DebateWatch project. c m Island,” said Valerie Endress, e political communications of issues tied to this year’s election. The project includes j o professor at RIC and one Following the town forum, attendees two panel forums, one o c r of the project’s organizers. will watch the debate together then that will address the r p DebateWatch at RIC is share their reactions through focus media’s infl uence a

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Mt. Pleasant Avenue, I’d like to dedicate The RIC AlumniiA Association i i hhas created di its ownn group on LLinkedIn, this column to Mary where we are today. the popular online professional career networking website. Connect with Davey, director emerita One of Mary’s other members of the Alumni Association’s LinkedIn group to share career of public relations and off-the-cuff, funny information and discover job and business opportunities. Great for alumni alumni affairs. Mary comments during the and students too! passed away Aug. 14 Oral History Project Join this group by going to www.linkedin.com. Then search on “Groups” at the age of 87. Most occurred when she for the RIC Alumni Association and follow the directions for joining. alumni remember was talking about the For more information, call (401) 456-8827 or email [email protected]. Mary as director of old campus. She said alumni affairs. In her “there was only one years at the College, male student left, Alumni Golf HELEN LOMBARDI ’40 Tournament Sept. 22 1954-1979, Mary Mary Davey, above in a RIC and everyone else served as director of yearbook graduation photo from was in the service. The Helen Lombardi 1941, and below in a photo from ’40 Memorial Golf public relations, which Fred Donovan joked 1979, the year she retired from Tournament to support at that time included the College. about having been scholarships at Rhode admissions, recruitment a “dean of man.” Island College will take and placement. She Mary really MEMORIAL place on Monday, Sept. later wore three hats – did not retire in TOURNAMENT 22. Helen Lombardi, alumni affairs director, 1979. She became a long-time supporter of the College and conferences and special active with the events coordinator and president of the Volunteer Services Cranston Country Club, publications director. for Animals and its hosted our annual golf As I have gone Providence Chapter. event for 14 years. through alumni fi les Up until several We are grateful to over the past 12 years, years ago, Mary the members of the Lombardi family who Mary’s handwritten was a regular on notes stand out from the are continuing the Saturday mornings tradition in her memory. typed ones. She catalogued who on WJAR introducing adoptive We are fortunate served on committees, and who set pets. At her funeral, the priest to have so many up scholarships and endowments. referred to Mary as the St. Francis supporters return Several of the notes were to of Assisi of St. Augustine’s parish. annually to the the College’s presidents and tournament, which is At a recognition dinner for administrators, advising them on the primary source of Mary in June 1979, the M.G. actions which needed to be taken. funding for the RICochet Davey Scholarship Fund was Fund, established Mary was a charter member established by alumni, faculty and to provide grants to of the Rhode Island College friends. Because Mary had a long students with fi nancial Foundation – a creation that interest in the welfare of children emergencies so that grew out of alumni interest in they remain in school. and the problems of dependent setting up endowments “for Last year, we raised and neglected youngsters, and future students and to encourage MONDAY, over $14,000 and look according to Mary’s wishes, the forward to increasing gifts to the College.” When SEPTEMBER 22, 2008 income from the endowment that amount this year. President Sweet announced Mary’s provides scholarships to students CRANSTON COUNTRY CLUB Registration is $90 per retirement in 1979 he said, “Mary golfer and sponsorship in the School of Social Work has been especially valuable in opportunities are still who have chosen to concentrate establishing and strengthening available. Call the in the fi eld of child welfare. To the organization of the Rhode Alumni Offi ce at (401) date, more than 24 students have Island College Foundation.” There 456-8086 for details. are now more than 240 funds in benefi ted from this endowment. the Foundation, with a market On behalf of the 51,229 value asset of over $20 million. living alumni, thank you, I will especially remember Mary Mary, for your dedication and in her role on the Oral History loyalty to your alma mater. Class of 1968 Committee that was an outgrowth The family has requested that of the 2004 Sesquicentennial gifts in Mary’s memory may be Reunion celebration. Through our made to support her favorite discussions with emeriti faculty charitable causes, including HI–HAT and staff, and alumni from the Mary Davey ’41 Endowed 3 Davol Square the 1950s and 60s, it became Scholarship Fund for students Providence, RI 02903 $30 per person. apparent that Mary had a huge in the College’s School of To RSVP, please contact role in successfully organizing and Social Work. All gifts will be Jim Dawson ’68 directing the efforts to have a bond acknowledged, and the family Saturday [email protected] issue passed that provided for the will be notifi ed of each memorial October 25, 7 p.m. or (401) 726-0565 construction of a new campus – on gift made to Mary’s fund. Page 5 — WHAT’S NEWS @ Rhode Island College, Sept. 8, 2008 with assistance from colleagues, dedicated as the Ridgway F. Shinn, former students and friends, started Jr. Conference Room. Mark Motte, FOCUS ON the Shinn Study Abroad Fund to assistant vice president for academic establish scholarships for RIC affairs, will preside over the ribbon- students who wished to incorporate cutting ceremony; a reception will Faculty study outside the United States follow in the foyer of Gaige Hall. into their academic programs. A portrait of Ridgway Shinn will The Shinn Study Abroad be hung in the room along with a & Staff Committee is under the umbrella map indicating “The World of Shinn of the Rhode Island College Scholars.” In addition, a Shinn Daniel P. Snowman, a Foundation. By year’s end it will Fund retrospective presentation theoretical physicist and professor have dispersed over $162,000 compiled by Joy Fox ’99 (a Shinn of physical sciences, recently in fi nancial assistance to 52 RIC scholarship recipient in 1997-98) published a series of papers undergraduates who have studied will be shown. All former Shinn exploring the effects of competing on six continents in 23 countries. students, Shinn scholarship interactions upon ordering in Now, on the 20th anniversary of recipients, colleagues, friends and RIDGWAY SHINN various magnetic systems. “A the formation of the Shinn Fund, relatives are encouraged to attend. renormalization-group study of the Shinn Committee is dedicating During his career at RIC, Ridgway an Ising spin-glass with annealed Shinn Study its efforts to raising and awarding began and ended his tenure as a vacancies” was published in $20,000 to deserving candidates professor of history. In between, he the Journal of Magnetism and Abroad 20th who wish to expand their horizons was the fi rst chair of the Department Magnetic Materials (May through study abroad in 2009-10. of History, the fi rst dean of the 2008), “Basins of attraction for To this end, a 20th Anniversary Faculty of Arts and Sciences, and the renormalization-group trajectories anniversary Fund Raising Campaign will be vice president for academic affairs. arising in a spin-1 Ising model inaugurated at RIC’s upcoming For those wishing to make a with competing biquadratic Homecoming celebration. donation to the Shinn Fund, checks interactions” was published in celebration This year, a Shinn Memorial should be made payable to the RIC Physical Review E (April 2008), Dedication Ad Hoc Committee Foundation with Shinn Fund written and “A renormalization-group kicks off at was formed and chaired by on the memo line. Send contributions study into the effects of competing Claire Giannamore ’64 (a former to Rhode Island College Foundation, biquadratic and crystal-fi eld Shinn student), with the task Roberts Hall 409, 600 Mt. Pleasant interactions in the Blume–Emery– Homecoming of recommending a site on the Ave., Providence, RI 02908. Griffi ths model” was published RIC campus to commemorate All donations received throughout in the Journal of Magnetism and By Elaine Foster Perry Ridgway Shinn. With the guidance this eight-month campaign will Magnetic Materials (July 2007). Shinn Study Abroad Committee Chair of Rissie Shinn and Joanne be listed in the April Shinn Robin Kirkwood Auld, It has been 20 years since the Schneider, a plan was put in place Spring Benefi t program. associate professor of health and late Ridgway F. Shinn, Jr. retired to dedicate the History Lounge, For further information call physical from Rhode Island College after Gaige 207, in Ridge’s memory. Elaine Perry at (401) 941-1542, education, 29 years of service. Upon his On Saturday, Oct. 4, at 2:30 or Claire Giannamore presented a retirement he and his wife Rissie ’67, p.m., Gaige Hall 207 will be at (401) 272-0001. paper at the Teaching Games for Understanding 2008 International ROBIN KIRKWOOD Conference AULD May 14-17 in Vancouver, British Columbia. The paper was titled “Emphasizing Off-the-Ball Movement Concepts in Territorial Games.” EMERITI FACULTY The following RIC faculty members were promoted to emeritus status in June: • Sheri L. Smith, professor emerita of philosophy, 34 years (of service) • Carol Reagan Shelton, professor emerita of nursing, 32 years • James T. Sedlock, professor emeritus of mathematics, 35 years • Tom M. Randall, professor emeritus of psychology, 34 years Students and teachers from local high schools participated in a science program at the College in July. • Peter E. Piccillo, associate RIC science grants benefi t high school teachers, students professor emeritus of history, 38 years Students and teachers from their instructors during week experience how real scientists • Richard A. Lobban, Jr., professor emeritus of anthropology, 36 years six high schools – Pilgrim, two to conduct original think and conduct research. The Exeter-West Greenwich, Times2 experiments involving the program concluded as the groups • John J. Gleason, professor emeritus Academy, Westerly, Mount spectroscopy of salmon DNA, presented their fi ndings to peers. of special education, 23 years Pleasant and Scituate – participated and the electrophoresis of DNA, Funding for supplies, student • Peter K. Glanz, professor emeritus in a two-week, grant-supported a method often used by forensic and faculty stipends and travel of physical science, 37 years science program in July. investigators. One group of were provided by the Rhode Island • Stanford E. Demars, professor During the fi rst week of the students had the opportunity Science & Technology Advisory emeritus of geography, 35 years program, high school science to use a specialized $100,000 Council, RIC Faculty Research • Crist H. Costa, professor emeritus of teachers became familiar with new piece of equipment to test Fund, Rhode Island Experimental computer information systems, 36 years equipment purchased through the the effect of small molecules Program to Stimulate Competitive grants and learned how to integrate on DNA melting – when the Research (RI-EPSCoR), and Rhode • Mary Ann Bromley, professor emerita of social work, 24 years this technology and the scientifi c double helix is “unzipped.” Island Institutional Development inquiry process into future lessons. Through their work in the Award Network of Biomedical • Emily Stier Adler, professor Groups of students joined program, students were able to Research Excellence (RI-INBRE). emerita of sociology, 38 years Page 6 — WHAT’S NEWS @ Rhode Island College, Sept. 8, 2008 RIC Athletic News Historic Ocean State showdown on Nov. 7: RIC cagers to face Rams The RIC men’s basketball in 2006 and Holy Cross in 2007. team will tip-off the 2008-09 RIC will sponsor a bus trip for season with an exhibition game this game. Watch for the October at the University of Rhode Island issue of What’s News and the on Friday, Nov. 7, at 7 p.m. athletic website www.ric.edu/ The Ryan Center will be rockin’ as athletics for ticket information. head coach Bob Walsh’s Anchormen Don’t miss this great opportunity look to topple their intrastate to see this historic showdown! rivals. RIC has won its past two Contact Art Pontarelli at (401) openers, downing Div. I foes Iona 456-8863 to reserve your spot. RIC men’s basketball team, 2008 Little East Conference champion.

’98. Chartier won fi ve consecutive Little East regular season Fall athletics 2008 outlook championships and two tourney titles in her six years at the Even though summer is still in the air, Rhode Island helm. Barrette, a RIC All-75th Anniversary Women’s Tennis College’s fall sports teams have already been hard Team selection in 2005, was an accomplished player in her own at work gearing up for the 2008 season. right at RIC from 2001-05. Senior No. 1 singles and doubles standout Meg Funk headlines a small but sturdy group. • Head men’s soccer coach John Mello had over 30 players in pre-season camp as the Anchormen readied for • Head women’s volleyball coach Luis Carvalho will be the season. Junior All-New England midfi elder Ryan Kelley joined by Jessica Cegarra, an All-Northeast-10 player heads up a talented group, which should be bolstered by during her career at Bryant, to round out the Anchorwomen’s the return of highly touted forward Bruno Costa, who was staff. Junior Sharon Corriveau and sophomore Tess injured in his collegiate debut last fall. Senior midfi elder Heidel will provide offense from the outside, while senior Josh Silva will mentor this young group looking to make Tina Hilton and sophomore Erin St. Jacques will patrol From left, players Sarah Coughlin and Sherri Heard, head a name in the Little East. Former All-Little East goalkeeper the area around the net. Sophomore Nicole Enos steps women’s basketball coach Marcus Reilly, players Alyson Carlos Pinhancos ’05 joins Mello as the assistant coach. into the limelight as the team’s setter with the departure St. Amand, Jamie Angell, alum Vin Cullen ’55 and assistant • The women’s soccer team was guided by assistant of all-time leaders Jeanne Rosa ’08 and Amy Souza. coach Erica Kirwan at a reception to meet Reilly held at Tara’s Joyce Family Pub at Matunuck Beach. Jessica Knobel ’01 until the hiring of new head coach • Head coach Kevin Jackson has an experienced group Mike Koperda. Koperda has over 30 years of industry of runners heading into the 2008 men’s and women’s • In other news, new head women’s basketball coach experience in both professional and collegiate athletics, cross country season. Senior Mike Van Gieson, last where he led Morrisville State’s men’s program to the NCAA season’s indoor track and fi eld team MVP, returns for his Marcus Reilly rounded out his staff by bringing aboard Tournament. He will also take over as the women’s lacrosse fi nal season of cross-country action. Sophomore Mike RIC Athletic Hall of Famer Claudia DeFaria ’96 as coach. Although the team said goodbye to 10 seniors last Macedo was impressive as a rookie last season, placing his associate head coach. North Kingstown’s Erica fall, the Anchorwomen will look to senior Kayla Fleming among the team’s top three runners much of the year. Kirwan, who wrapped up a stellar career at Bentley and junior Christina Tavana at midfi eld, and last season’s Seniors Hunter Stewart and David Simpson also return this past winter, will serve as the assistant coach. rookie sensation in net, Maddie Pirri, to lead the squad. to the course. Sophomores Katie Desrosiers, Heather • RIC’s offi cial photographer Gene St. Pierre ’77 joins head • First-year head women’s tennis coach Liz Barrette ’06 has Feeney and Lindsey Brisson logged impressive seasons coach Greg Gammell with the men’s golf team, and Norm some big shoes to fi ll as she takes over for Kelly Chartier for the women’s team last fall and are back for ’08. Worthington joins the baseball staff as an assistant coach.

Alumni games Homecoming Athletic event to will be honored for its NCAA National set for Oct.  &  2008 athletic honor fi rst-ever championship round appearance. as part of schedule Team Hall of Fame, Tickets are $45. Deadline for ordering Homecoming  of events 2008 Hall members, is Sept. 19. Please contact the RIC 2008 softball team Athletic Department at (401) In conjunction with Homecoming Saturday, Oct. 4 The establishment of a 456-8007 to order tickets. 2008, Rhode Island College will 9 a.m. Team Hall of Fame highlights Athletic Hall of Fame host alumni games for men’s soccer, • The softball team will the 10th annual RIC Athletic Class of 2008 women’s soccer, baseball and softball. face Mitchell College and Recognition Dinner and Hall Robert Bayha ’69 • The alumni softball game Stonehill College at the of Fame Induction Ceremony. Al DeAndrade Jr. ’59 will be held on Friday, Oct. 3, Dayna A Bazar Softball The event will be held on Gail Henderson ’82 at the Dayna A. Bazar Softball Complex throughout Saturday, Oct. 4, in Donovan Bradley Levett ’93 Complex beginning at 6:30 p.m. the day. Dining Center at 6:30 p.m. Joseph Luzzi ’93 The complex’s brand new lighting Noon This inaugural Team Hall Christopher Reddy ’92 system will be offi cially dedicated • Baseball doubleheader vs. of Fame Award will be given Leonard Silva ’87 prior to the start of the game. Roger Williams University out semi-annually. The fi rst Melissa (Andrescavage)Veresko ’95 • The alumni women’s soccer game at Anchorman Field. recipient is the 1979 RIC will be held on Saturday, Oct. 4, at the 1 p.m. baseball team. Under the RIC Soccer Field beginning at 9 a.m. • Men’s soccer battles direction of head coach Dave • The alumni men’s soccer Western Stenhouse, the Anchormen went game will be held on Saturday, State University at the 24-13, captured the NESCAC Oct. 4, at the RIC Soccer RIC Soccer Field. Championship, won the NCAA Field beginning at 10 a.m. Registration is encouraged Northeast Division Playoffs • The alumni baseball game for alumni athletic and advanced to the Div. III will be held on Saturday, events. To register, College World Series for the or for additional only time in school history. Oct. 4, at Anchorman Field Claude Gladu ’62, Carlos “Chick” Silva Jr. ’68 beginning at 10 a.m. information, please At the event, the Athletic and Bill McCaughey ’67 (front, from left) along Please contact Art Pontarelli at contact Art Pontarelli Hall of Fame Class of 2008 with Charlie Wilkes ’64 and Ron Felber ’61 (401) 456-8863 to register. There will (401) 456-8863 or Tim will be offi cially inducted (back) enjoy a reception for RIC men’s basketball McCabe (401) 456-8260. and the 2008 softball team players of the 1960s, hosted by Wilkes and his be a barbecue following each game. wife Carolyn ’66 this summer. Page 7 — WHAT’S NEWS @ Rhode Island College, Sept. 8, 2008 The Offi ce of Student Activities: Sept./Oct. 2008 Activities Calendar A resource for ways to Rhode Island College Offi ce of Student Activities | Student Union 408, (401) 456-8034 | http://www.ric.edu/student_activities get involved on campus Student organizations, leadership programs, Events are sponsored by Student Activities Homecoming 2008 mentorship opportunities, off-campus trips, (401-456-8034). For RIC TRIPS, all non- retreats, on-campus events and student RIC individuals must be at least 18 years of employment positions are just a few examples age to attend, unless otherwise noted. All trip of avenues for campus involvement. attendees must purchase tickets at least one Emerging Leaders Program week in advance, unless otherwise noted. What is the purpose of the program?

Registration Opens for RIC Idol Contest The Emerging Leaders Program at Rhode Island College is designed to help students Monday, September 15 to develop their leadership potential through To sign up to participate in the fall 2008 RIC participation in a series of workshops and Idol Contest, which will take place on Monday, Behind the Scenes of “Family experiential learning opportunities. The September 29, pick up a registration packet Guy” with Mike Henry workshops are organized into six key areas: at the SU Welcome & Information Center. Supervising producer and regular self-understanding, cultural competency, voice actor for Cleveland, Herbert the communication and teamwork, social Campus Activities Day Old Man, and other characters responsibility, professionalism, and Wednesday, September 17 Friday, October 3 mentorship. The program aims to provide a foundation for students to become 12:30 p.m.-2 p.m. 8 p.m., Sapinsley Hall confi dent, aware and engaged citizens. Quad (rain location: Student Union Ballroom) Students: Pick up your one FREE Table registration – call Marissa Weiss ticket at the Student Union Welcome How will I benefi t from being involved? at (401) 456-8149. & Information Center. • Recognition as a student leader Alumni: Reserve your one FREE ticket at Rhode Island College RIC TRIP: White Water Rafting by responding to the Homecoming • Excellent resume credentials • Networking opportunities on the Deerfi eld River mailing sent out by the Alumni Offi ce. • Skills to be a successful global Saturday, September 20 Additional tickets can be bought for $10 7:15 a.m.-6:30 p.m. citizen and future professional at the Welcome & Information Center or • Exposure to new ideas and experiences Bus leaves Student Union loop. the RIC Box Offi ce in Roberts Hall. Trip will run rain or shine! • New friends • Good times $45/RIC student, $65/non-RIC student. Sylvia Poggioli How are students selected to participate? Price includes bus transportation, boat rental National Public Radio (NPR) and gear and lunch. Tickets on sale at Student Rhode Island College faculty and staff Senior Foreign Correspondent members are asked to nominate students who Union Welcome & Information Center. Tickets Wednesday, October 15 must be purchased by Monday 9/15! show the potential to develop into campus 8 p.m., Gaige Auditorium and community leaders, express a willingness FREE for RIC students; $5 for general public. to broaden their worldview, and have a RIC Idol Contest Sylvia Poggioli, who was born in Providence, positive attitude. Students who are interested Monday, September 29 reports from Italy, the Balkans, other in developing their leadership skills are 8 p.m. -FREE parts of Europe and the Middle East. also encouraged to apply by submitting the Student Union Ballroom Tickets available at the Student Union application at www.ric.edu/student_activities/ $100 for fi rst place! Welcome & Information Center. leadership.php. An average of 15-20 students are selected to participate in each session of the Emerging Leaders Program. What are the requirements? Will I have to take tests or do homework assignments? Participants will need to attend six workshops throughout the semester, complete two additional activities, and respond to blog postings. There are no tests or traditional homework assignments. What is the time commitment? In general, the workshops are scheduled for every other Friday from 3 p.m.-5 p.m. Participants can expect to spend approximately 6-8 hours a month with the Emerging Leaders program. Leadership Weekend The Offi ce of Student Activities, with the support of Student Community Government, Inc., hosts an annual Leadership Weekend Retreat designed to give students a meaningful experience in exploring concepts of leadership, diversity, respect and social responsibility. The retreat is traditionally held in February, but check the Student Activities website, visit the offi ce in Student Union 408, or call (401) 456-8034 for more information. Student Organizations Joining a student club or organization is a great way to plan events, make new friends, learn new skills, broaden your horizons, and enhance your resume. There are more than 50 groups on campus from which to choose; a complete list of currently recognized organizations can be found at www.ric. edu/student_activities/ under Student Organization Directory. If you’d like to start a new organization, Student Community Government, Inc. and Student Activities can help with that process. Activities EMail List To receive periodic email updates about College security offi cer Frank Duffy shows RIC President Nancy Carriuolo the Trek mountain upcoming events, send your name and bike that he will use to patrol the campus beginning this semester. email address to [email protected] Page 8 — WHAT’S NEWS @ Rhode Island College, Sept. 8, 2008

Rhode Island College RIC’s newest residence is “growing” green The Fruit Hill Farmer’s Market at RIC will run for eight weeks and offer local fare to hall is certifi ably “green” RIC students, staff and the neighborhood. The year-old dorm becomes the largest as possible. Over 56 percent of the trash Every Wednesday afternoon beginning Sept. project and fi rst residence hall in the from the project was recycled, totaling over 10 through Oct. 29, from 4-6 p.m., Rhode state to receive LEED® certifi cation. 750 tons. A white energy star roof reduces Island College’s parking lot A (near the Fruit The newest residence hall at Rhode Island cooling loads on the building, saving energy, Hill Avenue entrance) will be transformed into College is a mix of colors, but, according to the while reducing the heat island effect created a farmer’s market, open to campus personnel, U.S. Building Council, it is “green” all the way. by black surfaces in urban environments. students and the surrounding community. In June, it was announced that the 367-bed High-effi ciency equipment was installed The market will feature locally grown and dorm was awarded the council’s LEED® to save energy, while alternative refrigerants organic fruits, vegetables and fl owers; sauces certifi cation, which verifi es that the were specifi ed to help reduce depletion and marinades; jams and jellies; baked goods; a building is an environmentally of the ozone layer and slow selection of teas and tinctures; artisan chocolates; responsible, healthy place global warming. Exposed and specialty items such as herbal soaps and to live. LEED stands foror coloredcolo concrete fl oors body lotions; plus all-natural pet treats. Leadership in Energy The structure, designed werew used for better air It is the fi rst farmer’s market in and Environmental by RGB, an architectural, quality and improved the neighborhood and the fi rst time Design. engineering and interior maintainability RIC has offered such a service. The structure, design fi rm, becomes Rhode without harsh “The farmer’s market will offer local fare designed by RGB, chemicals. in a location where no others exist,” said an architectural, Island’s largest LEED-certifi ed Over 27 percent Patricia Nolin, RIC’s project coordinator. engineering and building and the fi rst LEED- of materials – “The timing will also give people who interior design certifi ed residence hall in the supplied from work 9-5 jobs an opportunity to shop.” fi rm, becomes within 500 miles The idea for a farmer’s market originated Rhode Island’s state to successfully complete of the project with friends Jennifer Zolkos and Jennifer Quinn largest LEED- the certifi cation process, – were used to who live in the Fruit Hill area. They approached certifi ed building said RGB in a release. reducer fuel used in RIC President Nancy Carriuolo and asked her to and the fi rst LEED- transportation.tra Indoor give the market a try. Carriuolo readily agreed. certifi ed residence hall fi nishesnish with low VOC Carriuolo, who took the offi ce of the president in the state to successfullyully (volatile organic compounds) on July 1, said that building a stronger bond with complete the certifi cation were used for improved indoor the community is one of her presidential goals. process, said RGB in a release. air quality. A third-party commissioning “RIC’s farmer’s market is one of a “The new residence hall at Rhode Island agent was utilized to ensure the building number of initiatives that will bring College was conceived, designed and built to was as energy effi cient as possible. provide a high-quality, affordable, living and Recycling centers for students are the College family together with the learning experience for today’s generation of provided within the building. greater community,” Carriuolo said. students,” said RIC in a statement. “As result Steven L. Hughes, RGB’s senior designer Zolkos and Quinn visited farmer’s of this project, the College has incorporated who was Rhode Island’s fi rst LEED- markets around the state to observe their energy, maintenance and operating effi ciencies accredited architect, managed the project. operations and gauge vendor interest. Zolkos in its newest and largest building.” “Rhode Island College and RGB are said that she was surprised at the sense of The 127,500-square-foot residence hall, to be commended for achieving LEED community among the patrons at the various which opened in September 2007, is the largest certifi cation of the new residence hall,” said markets and thought RIC offered an ideal building on campus. It provides single- and Rick Fedrizzi, president, CEO, founding chair environment for a market that would support double-bedroom occupancy apartments and of U.S. Green Building Council. “The new local growers and small businesses. suite-style units housing four students each. The residence hall will be a showcase for high- “So many people walk the area near the facility also houses student recreation space, performance, energy effi ciency, health and College but really don’t have a place to study areas and a new student life offi ce suite. well being, and an inspiration for others.” gather like a coffee shop or progressive Principle sustainable design features At the certifi cation ceremony on June 30, market. A farmer’s market at RIC fi t the include an air/vapor barrier to seal the an LEED plaque was presented to Frank idea about educating the community about building from drafts while making it more Caprio, chairman of the Rhode Island Board buying local and eating fresh,” Zolkos said. energy effi cient, and a high-effi ciency of Governors for Higher Education. About a dozen vendors are scheduled HVAC system that provides a combined Though the residence hall has been to sell their products at the market. cost saving of over $115,000 per year. designated a “green” building, it has For more information, contact Patricia The residence hall’s location was based yet to be named, noted RIC President Nolin, RIC’s project coordinator, at on the LEED reduced-site disturbance Nancy Carriuolo. “I would be delighted (401) 456-8468/[email protected] or visit requirement of 40-foot maximum clearing to hear from a potential donor who is [email protected]. setback, to maintain as much natural vegetation interested in naming rights,” she said. Page 9 — WHAT’S NEWS @ Rhode Island College, Sept. 8, 2008 2008-09 common book project underway at RIC The Open Book – Open Minds (OBOM) book. New students will also have the opportunity Committee selected A Long Way Gone: to consult mentors with questions or concerns Memoirs of a Child Soldier by Ishmael regarding Rhode Island College campus life. Beah as Rhode Island College’s common “Open Books – Open Minds and the associated book project for incoming students. mentor program will help RIC students to feel A story of redemption and hope, A Long Way connected to the larger College community and Gone details Beah’s harrowing life as a child to share in a common experience with their soldier and his struggle to regain peers,” said Marissa Weiss, Student his humanity and reenter the Activities assistant director and civilian world. Beah, who OBOM committee member. came to the U.S. when hee In addition,a New Student was 17 and graduated “Open Books – Open Minds FestFest was created to from Oberlin College and the associated mentor househo the OBOM book in 2004, is now program will help RIC students discussionsd and to a member of allowa new students Human Rights to feel connected to the larger to learn more about Watch Children’s College community and to share the RIC campus. Division Advisory in a common experience with “While the OBOM Committee. initiative is in itself All freshmen their peers,” said Marissa Weiss, extremelye powerful Open Minds – Open Books Events and transfer students Student Activities assistant andan rewarding, I feel were required to director and OBOM as though the creation September 10 OBOM New Student Fest Book Groups. read A Long Way committee member. ofof theth corresponding Gone over the summer mentormento program has 12:30-2 p.m. in the Student Union Ballroom before starting classes strengthenedstrengthe our committee’s October 22 this month. Members of tthehe overalloverall mission,”miss said Lindsey OBOM Panel Discussion: Causes and Rhode Island communityy are invitinviteded Brooks,Brooks, a committeecommit member and Costs: Sierra Leone’s Civic War, 1991-2001. to read the book and participate in the many senior education major at RIC. “In turn, with 2-3:20 p.m. in Alger Hall 110 RIC events and programs related to the book. the support from these outstanding RIC students The OBOM initiative is sponsored by RIC’s and the creation of the fi rst annual New Student November 18 American Democracy Project. It links students, Fest, I am confi dent that the Open Books – Open OBOM Panel Discussion: Partners faculty, staff, administrators, alumni and the Minds program will succeed in developing a for Peace: Making a Difference. greater Rhode Island community through book community of engaged and enriched students.” 2-3:20 p.m. in Alger Hall 110 discussions and participation in an array of The Open Books – Open Minds program programs and activities. Common book projects was initiated through RIC’s involvement in the January 27 have been documented to aid in student retention, American Democracy Project (ADP). The ADP OBOM Panel Discussion: Rappin’ for Blood increase student involvement in extracurricular is a long-term endeavor involving 229 academic Diamonds: Screening and Discussion of the activities and increase students’ perception of a institutions, jointly coordinated by The New Documentary, Bling: A Planet Rock. more vibrant and robust college community. York Times and the American Association of 2-3:20 p.m. in Alger Hall 110 An OBOM Mentor Program has also been State Colleges and Universities. It is designed established, in which 59 RIC upperclassmen to foster informed civic engagement in the March 26 have volunteered to be mentors for the initiative United States. RIC is one of the fi rst colleges Panel Discussion: Telling the Truths: in 2008-09. Each mentor will be assigned 20-25 in to participate in the ADP. African Literature, Music, and Art. new students, and together, mentors and new For information about the program or about 2-3:20 p.m. in Alger Hall 110 students will form book discussion groups to joining a student, alumni or community book group, discuss pertinent themes, underlying issues, contact Valerie Endress at [email protected]/(401) Additional events will be announced questions and concerns about this year’s common 456-4781. Visit the website at www.ric.edu/obom. in future issues of What’s News. Dia da A. B. Juventude The Institute for Portuguese and Lusophone World Studies hosted the fi rst Dia da Juventude (Youth Day) sponsored by the committee of the Day of Portugal and Portuguese Heritage in RI on May 31. The RIC quad was the setting for a variety of activities surrounding Lusophone culture for youngsters and their families including D. a talent contest for young singers in Portuguese. Mark Motte, assistant C. vice president for academic affairs and director of the Institute, was on hand too offer the offi cial welcome to the campus.s. A. Lisa Almeida ‘04, co-vice chair of the Institute Advisory Board, enjoys the afternoon with her son Benjamin. B. Two young Portuguese “sailors” try their skills in the “Regatas das Caravelas.” C. Steve Ralston, captain of the New England Revolution soccer team, signs “Dia da Juventude” shirts for the fans. D. Mark Motte welcomes the participants. Page 10 — WHAT’S NEWS @ Rhode Island College, Sept. 8, 2008 ART FOR A POLITICAL SEASON AT BANNISTER As most people’s thoughts turn to politics this fall, with the impending election of a new president, Bannister Gallery will provide some thought-provoking imagery with its fi rst two exhibitions of the season. Visitors to the gallery will have a chance to Eva Sutton. Two Beds, Cambodia, 2006. experience art that confronts some pressing issues, such as juxtapositions of multiple images, the Sutton lives in New York City and is Eva Sutton: Dark Dream panels construct a visual continuum, currently on the faculty of the Rhode fi rst-amendment rights and the From Oct. 6-30, the gallery will feature in which each image functions as part Island School of Design. She has exhibited pursuit of controversial wars. Dark Dream, Eva Sutton’s current body of a larger, more complex narrative: and lectured on her work globally. of work consisting of photographs taken a story specifi c to Cambodia, but Gallery hours during exhibits are in Cambodia from 2004 to 2006. also one symbolic of the aftermath Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, The images in this series focus on of confl icts the world over.” 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Thursdays, noon inhabited and abandoned spaces, both rural Sutton’s work falls within the to 9 p.m. Closed weekends and holidays. and urban, and include deserted prisons genre of new media as she creates Exhibits and events are free and open and training camps, the remnants of mass a deconstruction of subject through to the public. Accessible to persons with graves, squatter communities, and temple the meshing of installation art and disabilities. For information on event ruins – all places which refl ect life still digital technology. Her evocative dates and exhibit opening receptions, darkened by shadows of the recent past. work is both seductive and disturbing, check the website at www.ric.edu/ Sutton says of the photographs, “As leaving the viewer wanting more. Bannister/ or call (401) 456-9765.

RIC gets donation of 159 Andy Warhol originals valued at $182,200 The donation is part of the late a fascinating whole,” Moore added. artist’s legacy program that makes The Warhol works will be exhibitedd substantial gifts to select college in Bannister Gallery next year. Arnold Mesches. Coming Attractions 18, 2007. art galleries around the country. The Warhol Foundation announced in Acrylic on canvas, 40” x 46”. Rhode Island College’s Banister February 2007 that it would make the artist’s work available to college and

Bannister Gallery Gallery has received 159 black-and- Arnold Mesches: white photographs and silver gelatin university art museums throughout thee prints taken by renowned pop-artist Andy country as part of the Foundation’s 20th0thh

| Coming Attractions anniversary. Criteria for the donationss Through Sept. 25, Bannister Gallery is featuring Warhol as part of the late artist’s legacy were based on the institution’s currentt selections from Arnold Mesches’ series of paintings program to honor the 20th anniversary of collections, presentation facilities, Coming Attractions. Mesches’ haunting operatic the Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts. interiors and lush Floridian landscapes evoke the very The collection is valued at $182,200. care and preservation practices. human desire to seek refuge and, at the same time, Among the images are photographs James Montford, curator of the suggest the sometimes sinister forces conspiring of celebrities Bianca Jagger, Pia Zadora, Bannister Gallery, answered the to prevent one from securing that state of being. Liza Minnelli and Martin Scorsese, invitation for worthy art galleries. Mesches, a native New Yorker now 85 years John Travolta, Debbie Harry, plus “We are delighted to be among the of age, has lived and painted prolifi cally in New soccer sensation Pele, fashion designer selected art museums and collecting York, Los Angeles and currently in Florida. He Giorgio Armani, novelist Victor Hugo, institutions around the country to be has dramatically dissented from the status quo painter James Wyeth, and dozens of honored by the Warhol Foundation through a lifetime of passionate artmaking, other subjects and scenes shot through through their legacy collection energetically battling political and social climates the unmistakable lens of Andy Warhol. program,” said Montford. “The in large-scale gestural painting and drawing. “A wealth of information about Bannister Gallery will endeavor to Grace Glueck commented in The New Warhol’s process and his interactions with engage all audiences with the collection York Times, “Mesches gets it down with his sitters is revealed in these images,” by making it accessible for aesthetic, energy, bold colors and a lively humor … ” research and scholarship purposes.” Also on display, in the hall space gallery, are said Jenny Moore, curator of the Warhol In October 2007, RIC’s Bannister selections from The FBI Files, which comprise legacy program who chose the photos and Gallery was selected as one of mixed-media collages derived from federal prints for RIC. “Through his rigorous – government surveillance documents that charted though almost unconscious – consistency 183 educational institutions in Mesches’ activities for 30 years – documents in shooting, the true idiosyncrasies the nation to receive the gift. he gathered through the Freedom of Information of his subjects were revealed.” A total of 28,543 original Warhol Act. The artist knowingly describes his collages Moore said that Warhol would photographs, valued at more than as contemporary illuminated manuscripts. often shoot a person or event with two $28 million, are now being dispersed Writing about The FBI Files, for Art in America, cameras, cropping one in Polaroid among the selected institutions, with the Thomas McEvilley noted, “ ... the keynote of the fi le color as a photograph and snapping the artwork tailored for each institution. is the banality of evil ... combine in compositions other in black and white as a picture. “It is our hope that this gift will that, while jarring in their inner dissonance, “By presenting both kinds of images provide greater access to this important remain complexly harmonious ... these little works side by side, the Photographic Legacy body of Warhol’s work, allowing it convey a noble and monumental simplicity.” Program allows viewers to move back to be viewed and studied by a broad, The work in both exhibits is being presented and forth between moments of Warhol’s diverse public,” said Joel Wachs, in Rhode Island for the fi rst time. president of the Warhol Foundation. Mesches’ work can be sampled at his art, work and life – inseparable parts of Arts & Entertainment

RIC Web site: www.arnoldmesches.com. Page 11 — WHAT’S NEWS @ Rhode Island College, Sept. 8, 2008 RIC Music Clarinets to take center stage in Wind Ensemble’s Oct. 10 concert The RIC Wind in 1932-33 by English composer Ensemble’s Haydn Wood, the piece begins with fi rst concert of the dark and brooding song The the season – Good Old Way, scored for clarinets in Black and Blue the low register. The rest of the piece – will be held contains three other Manx songs, Oct. 10. The many of them featuring the clarinet performance, as the chief melodic instrument. led by Ensemble Composer and clarinetist Scott IAN GREITZER conductor McAllister’s new concerto for Robert clarinet and winds, Black Dog Franzblau, will begin at 8 p.m. in will be performed by the Wind the Nazarian Center’s Sapinsley Ensemble. Black Dog is also the Hall. Featured guests include Ian title of a famous Led Zeppelin Greitzer, principal clarinetist of the RIC WIND ENSEMBLE song, and though McAllister’s Rhode Island Philharmonic, and RIC known Rhode Island musician and keep the performance focused on the piece is not exactly a transcription grad Jason Thomson ’03, a Chicago- clarinet teacher. Though Marinaccio clarinet, which he describes as “the of that rock piece, said Franzblau, based clarinetist and teacher. is now retired in Florida, his former backbone of the wind ensemble.” it is inspired by it, and actually The concert’s title refers to the students are spread throughout the Each of the pieces on the concert quotes the piece toward the end. clarinet (“black”) paired with country, with many of them still will feature the instrument. The solo clarinet will take on the jazz and rock styles (“blue”). residing and teaching in Rhode The concert begins with a setting role of the lead guitar or lead singer Franzblau had originally wanted to Island. Though Franzblau was unable of four folk songs titled Mannin in a hard rock band, build the concert around the musical to bring enough of them together Veen, which means “dear Isle of with highly virtuosic Cont p 14 legacy of Frank Marinaccio, a well- on the concert date, he decided to Man” in the Manx language. Written technical demands in

ViolinistV John Sumerlin RIC Music Dept. featuredf in College receives accreditation The accreditation commission Symphony Orchestra’s of the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM) voted CSOC on Columbus in June to continue Rhode Island DayD concert College in good standing. RIC received commendations Conductor Edward from the commission “for careful Markward opens his 36th planning and design of curricula season as music director of that promote student learning the Rhode Island College and achievement in music.” The Symphony Orchestra with a commission further commended the special guest: violinist and “music unit faculty, music executive, RIC professor of music John and institutional administrators Sumerlin. The event – CSO for undertaking, developing, and on Columbus Day – will supporting initiatives that will enhance EDWARD MARKWARD be held Monday, Oct. 13, music studies and activities.” at 8 p.m. in the Nazarian The NASM Visitors Report found the Center’s Sapinsley Hall. “full-time faculty to be highly qualifi ed, Sumerlin will showcase motivated, and focused on their his talent as soloist in teaching mission,” and noted the “many Sergei Prokofi ev’s magical highly qualifi ed adjunct instructors … “ Violin Concerto No. 2 The report also found “excellent in G Minor. Prokofi ev is leadership from a highly respected Bannister Gallery probably best known for assistant chair,” a “supportive director James Montford and the children’s composition administration,” “engaged students,” a RIC President Nancy Carriuolo review the extensive Andy Warhol photography portfolio recently acquired by the college. JOHN SUMERLIN Peter and the Wolf, fi lm “highly capable department secretary,” collaborations with “strong community outreach Sergei Eisenstein (most notably Alexander programs,” a “very good reputation “We are delighted to be among Nevsky and Lieutenant Kije), ballet scores of the teacher preparation programs Cinderella and Romeo and Juliet, the opera among area educators, including many the selected art museums and War and Peace and several symphonies. graduates of RIC music programs,” collecting institutions around The concerto is more conventional than and “strong general education music the composer’s bold early compositions and course offering by the department.” the country to be honored by the begins with a lyrical violin melody related to The NASM report is the result of traditional Russian folk music. The melody fl ows a visit to the campus in April. RIC Warhol Foundation through throughout the entire second movement, ending sought the association’s approval for with the initial violin theme appearing in the bachelor’s degrees in music, music their legacy collection program,” solo cello, accompanied by the violin. Owing education and music in performance, perhaps to its world premiere in Madrid, the third and a master of music education. The said Montford. “The Bannister movement’s theme has a Spanish fl avor and is next full NASM review will take place Gallery will endeavor to engage all accompanied by castanets each time it appears. during the 2016-17 academic year. The concert opens with Festive Overture by NASM is the national accrediting audiences with the collection by Prokofi ev’s fellow sufferer under the Stalin agency for music and music-related regime, Dimitri Shostakovich. Most amazingly, disciplines. It includes over 600 schools making it accessible for aesthetic, the overture is bright, brassy and fi lled with of music (mostly college), and provides research and scholarship purposes.” lighting-fast passage work in statistical research, professional the woodwinds and strings, and Cont p 13 ddevelopmente and policy analysis. powerful, majestic melodies in the Page 12 — WHAT’S NEWS @ Rhode Island College, Sept. 8, 2008 Rumba meets reggae in an explosion of contemporary edge and Western stylings make sound that will thrill dance and music lovers it as pulsating as any international big band. alike when the Performing Arts Series at Musical director Bamaba Dembele says Rhode Island College presents The Song the ensemble repertoire grown to include and Dance Ensemble of West Africa. “music that makes people move, and that’s This hugely popular, world-traveling how we conquered Europe and the U.S.” ensemble performs Wednesday, Tickets for The Song and Oct. 1, at 7:30 p.m. in the The Dance Ensemble of West Auditorium in Roberts Hall. Song and Dance Africa are $35, with discounts Formed in 1970 in Mali, Ensemble of for seniors, RIC faculty/ Song and Dance combines staff/students/alumni, and the traditional rhythms, West Africa children. For your convenience, instruments, folklore and tickets can be purchased as mythology of West African nations to capture follows: in advance via Visa or MasterCard the oral and musical rites of these diverse by calling (401) 456-8144 from 10 a.m. to peoples. While the infl uences of countries 4 p.m. weekdays; online at www.ric.edu/ such as Mali, Togo, Senegal, Guinea, Ghana, pfa; or in person at the Roberts Hall Box Benin, The Ivory Coast and Mauritania give the Offi ce, which will open for sales two THE SONG AND DANCE ENSEMBLE OF WEST AFRICA ensemble its authentic West African sound, its hours prior to performance start time.

Neil Simon’s behavior, the Depression, the war.” “It’s a dysfunctional family,” Taylor Lost in Yonkers noted, “and survival is a strong challenge.” This is Taylor’s fi rst time directing a Simon heralds the new play, and he is enthusiastic about the venture. Taylor emphasized, “I am a huge theatre season fan of Neil Simon’s – he is the king of Broadway comedy – and I wanted to By Ray Ragosta direct one of his plays for a long time. Staff Writer “Lost in Yonkers is one of his JEFFREY SIEGEL Rhode Island College Theatre opens its best. It is a comedy but it has some 2008-09 season with a triple-crown winner, strong dramatic moments.” Jeffrey Siegel’s Keyboard Neil Simon’s Lost in Yonkers. Premiering According to Taylor, the central ® Conversations, Sept. 16 in 1991, the play won a Tony Award confl ict of the play, between Bella and Jeffrey Siegel returns to Rhode Island for Best Play, a Drama Desk Award for her mother, engenders a particularly College for a seventh season in a Performing Outstanding New Play and a Pulitzer Prize. poignant scene where the daughter asserts Arts Series presentation on Tuesday, Sept. It was the fi rst Pulitzer for Simon who her independence and her identity. 16, at 7:30 p.m. in the Nazarian Center’s was in his 60s and who had earned a Taylor noted, “When Bella confronts Sapinsley Hall. This is the fi rst of three new reputation as a guaranteed hit maker with her mother, Grandma Kurnitz, about “concerts with commentary” Siegel will such popular successes as Barefoot in the getting married and not taking care of her bring to RIC during the 2008-09 season. Park, Sweet Charity, The Goodbye Girl any more, Bella says, ‘God made me a Siegel’s Sept. 16 concert will have the and The Odd Couple. Yonkers itself had a woman and I want to be a woman.’” theme of Humor and Heartache. He will string of 780 Broadway performances. Another particularly strong moment perform Haydn’s boisterous C Major Fantasy, The RIC Theatre production of Lost in for Taylor involves a point where Gypsy Rondo and the brooding C Minor Yonkers will run from Oct. 1-5 in the Nazarian Grandma Kurnitz’s cold, tough Sonata; and Mozart’s haunting B Minor Center’s Forman Theatre. Shows are at 8 p.m., exterior almost breaks down. Adagio and vivacious G Major Sonata. Oct. 1-4, with 2 p.m. matinees on Oct. 4 and 5. “The grandmother never cries,” In a Keyboard Conversation, each work Set in 1942, the play features another Taylor explained, “even when she lost on the program is performed in its entirety, battling odd couple, this time an old woman,

Performing Arts her husband and two of her children. with Siegel discussing the composition and Grandma Kurnitz, and her 35-year-old “Then, after a confrontation with Bella, illustrating some musical examples from the daughter, Bella. The daughter is mentally Grandma Kurnitz is alone on stage and | keyboard. The performance concludes with challenged, affectionate and more than about to cry. She puts a handkerchief a question-and-answer session with the enough for Grandma Kurnitz to manage. in her mouth to stop her from being audience. The result for many is music that As the play opens, Grandma’s son Eddie heard. Then there’s a blackout.” is more accessible and a listening experience deposits his two young sons on the old lady’s In moments like these, strengths and more meaningful than in a traditional concert. doorstep. He is in debt and needs to go on an Siegel has been described as “a vulnerabilities compete and even cross to world-renowned pianist with intelligence, extended sales trip to make some money. highlight the underlying dynamic – the ups insight, charm, and exceptional skills The boys must contend with Grandma, and downs, the comedy and drama – that as a communicator” by The Cleveland a stern, tough old lady; with Bella and characterizes Neil Simon’s Yonkers. Plain Dealer and “a pianist with a her secret romance; and with Louie, her “I hope this play makes people laugh and bravura technique and a big, gorgeous brother, who may have mob connections. moves them too.” Taylor concluded, “I want sound” by The Denver Post. Gradually, the mood deepens and them to leave the theatre uplifted and hopeful.” Tickets for Jeffrey Siegel’s Keyboard darkens as the boys endure life with a In getting “lost in Yonkers,” or at least Conversations® are $25, with discounts family of emotionally crippled people. visiting there, the audience will experience for seniors, RIC faculty/staff/students/ While the children are only temporarily the funny, the admirable and the ugly alumni, and children. For your convenience, exiled in Yonkers, the rest of their sides of human nature, but, more than tickets can be purchased as follows: in sad, funny family is truly lost. that, it will witness the age-old, ever- advance via Visa or MasterCard by calling Lost in Yonkers has been categorized as recurring ability to somehow endure. (401) 456-8144 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. a memory play and a coming of age play, Tickets are available at the Roberts weekdays; online at www.ric.edu/pfa; or at among other types, but according to Jamie Hall Box Offi ce. Prices are $15 general the box offi ce in the lobby of the appropriate Taylor who is directing the RIC production, admission, $12 for senior citizens and performance venue, which will open for sales it is essentially a “family play about the $5 for students with proper ID. For more two hours prior to performance start time. struggle to survive – to survive Grandma’s information, call (401) 456-8144.

On Sunday, Oct. 5, and Sunday, Nov. The RIC Jazz Workshop Combos 16, the RIC Chamber Orchestra and String Performance, directed by legendary Chamber Ensembles collaborate with saxophonist and RIC educator Greg student soloists under the direction of Abate, will be held on Wednesday, Free John Sumerlin, RIC professor of music. Oct. 15, at 7 p.m. in the Nazarian The concerts will be held at 7:30 p.m. in Center’s Forman Theatre. admission the Nazarian Center’s Sapinsley Hall. The Faculty Recital, sponsored by the Celebrated novelist Edmund White reads Music, Theatre, and Dance Department, will from his work on Tuesday, October 14, at 8 take place on Thursday, Oct. 16, at 8 p.m. EDMUND WHITE p.m. in the Nazarian Center’s Sapinsley Hall. in the Nazarian Center’s Sapinsley Hall.

RIC events Arts & Entertainment Page 13 — WHAT’S NEWS @ Rhode Island College, Sept. 8, 2008 A PPOINTMENTS Bookmarks Hedi BenAicha was Ronald E. (Ron) Pitt recently named director assumed the post this month of James P. Adams of RIC’s vice president The Social Psychology of Library. He comes to for academic affairs. Most RIC from Curry College recently, Pitt was associate Intergroupgp Reconciliation of Milton, Mass., where vice president of academic he was the director of affairs at Bridgewater State EditedEdi by Levin Memorial Library College. Previously, he Arie Nadler, for the last three years. was director of the Faculty pprofessorrofe of HEDI BENAICHA Previously he served RONALD E. PITT Development Center at pspsychology,yc Tel as the associate dean and AAvivviv University, of libraries and learning resources and as a before that, he was a professor of biological ThThomaso Malloy, member of the President Executive Council at engineering at Cornell University. pprofessorrof of Suffolk County Community College in Long His research centered on mathematical pspsychology,y Island, N.Y. He also was the bibliographer modeling of microbial and enzymatic RRhodeho Island and director of Near East collections at systems, and he collaborated with faculty CCollege,o Princeton University’s Firestone Library. and graduate students in areas such as anandd Jeffrey His international experience includes, microbiology, plant and animal sciences, DD.. Fisher, among others, an appointment as a environmental sciences, economics, education, prprofessor of senior research library consultant for the conservation and sustainable development. ppsychology,s Saudi Arabian Monetary Agency. Pitt has authored or co-authored 80 peer-reviewed UUniversity of BenAicha has a licence (BA) in history articles, including in Nature and the Philosophical CConnecticut from the University of Paris VIII; a maîtrise Transactions of the Royal Society of London, Series ès lettres (MA) in Middle East history; A. From 1980-99, he was the principal investigator Oxford University Press diplome d’etudes approfondies (DEA) in for projects whose funding totaled $900,000. Hardback, 512 pages Middle East history from the University of He received BS and MS degrees in agricultural February 2008 Paris Pantheon-Sorbonne; and an MLS degree engineering from the University of Wisconsin- from the University of Maryland, College Madison, and a PhD from Cornell University in “The book is remarkable in Park. In addition to English, he is fl uent in mechanical engineering, with minors in applied French as well as non-European languages. probability and theoretical and applied mechanics. its integration of insights from theory, research and practice.” “Ornament and Color,” an exhibit by Kresten – COLIN WAYNE LEACH, PROFESSOR OF PSYCHOLOGY, Jespersen, RIC assistant professor and cataloging UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX librarian, was on display at Adams Library in July. The exhibit examined infl uences on Owen Jones, author Summary of The Grammar of Ornament and infl uences of Jones’ The book offers an analysis of intergroup Grammar on his other books, as well as pattern books by reconciliation from the viewpoint of recent Auguste Racinet and Heinrich Dolmetsch during a 50-year developments in social psychological theory span from 1841 to about 1890. The exhibit was also a and research on intergroup relations. According small history of chromolithographic printing, which helped the book jacket, “Some contributions consider to revolutionize the sense of object and interior, architecture how feelings of respect and trust can be and place, and atmosphere and nature in the 19th century. restored by acceptance of responsibility for “Jones’ work was instrumental in bringing past wrongdoings, other chapters consider the about a revolution in aesthetic sensibility during importance of differential power relations, the second half of the 19th century in Britain, Europe and the United States,” said Jespersen. other chapters analyze the role of social Jespersen also had an article on the subject published categorization in promoting reconciliation, and in the Journal of Design History (Oxford University Press) other apply this social psychological knowledge in July. (The online version came out in April.) The article, in programs to facilitate reconciliation. “Originality and Jones’ The Grammar of Ornament of 1856,” Overall, the volume illustrates how social looked at how The Grammar came about and its design psychology can be the scientifi c fi eld that intentions. It explained that the intention for ornamental provides a fuller understanding of the processes designs of carpets, ceilings, wall elevations and fabrics of reconciliation that promotes stable peace was to create a fi eld that was frequently conditioned between formerly confl icting groups.” by borders, panels or dados, cornices and covings. KRESTEN JESPERSEN “The design theory of The Grammar is modern, scientifi c Co-editor Thomas Malloy, chair of RIC’s and devoid of deliberate historicism, operating by principles Psychology Department, is the author of numerous Kresten Jespersen to create an ornament for every kind of decoration,” said articles and other publications. His research Jespersen, who wrote his doctoral dissertation on “The interests include confl ict resolution, intergroup examines “Grammar Grammar of Ornament of 1856” at Brown University in 1984. Jespersen will give a lecture, “Owen Jones (1809-1874): relations, interpersonal processes, person Achievement and Infl uence,” on Sept. 25 at 5 p.m. in the perception, prejudice/stereotyping and research of Ornament” with Fortes Room of the Adams Library. The lecture is sponsored methods/assessment. Malloy earned a PhD in social by Adams Library and the Friends of Adams Library. psychology from the University of Connecticut. exhibition, article

brass.brass. It page as we are borne along on a Orchestra, for whom he was the Workshop, coaches voice and gives John Sumerlin Cont is a mostmo fl oodtide of inspired invention.” featured soloist in over 40 concerts. master classes at the College. tonal,tonal, Sumerlin has played solo concerts Since 1989, Sumerlin has taught He is music director of the Rhode positive and happhappyy overture, whwhichi in the U.S., Canada, Mexico and violin, viola and chamber music at Island Civic Chorale and Orchestra is surprising in light of what the Europe. As fi rst violinist of the RIC, and conducts the RIC Chamber and conductor for Festival Ballet composer was going through at Harrington Quartet he was a fi nalist Orchestra. He also serves as Providence. Last spring, he was the time of its composition. in the Banff International String concertmaster of the RIC Symphony guest conductor during High School After intermission, the College Quartet Competition and played Orchestra and is a founding member Chorus Day at William Patterson Symphony Orchestra will perform over 60 concerts a year in the U.S. of the RIC faculty group Trio Rhode. University in New Jersey, and one of Beethoven’s most magnifi cent and Mexico. He has been a fi rst Markward is one of Rhode this fall he will teach a master and sunny compositions, the violinist in the Dallas, Cincinnati, Island’s most prominent and class at the University of Southern Symphony No. 7 in A Major. American and Honolulu Symphony visible musicians. In addition to California in Los Angeles. Composer and music author Antony Orchestras, as well as the Santa Fe conducting the College Symphony General admission is $7; seniors Hopkins said of the symphony, Opera Orchestra, and concertmaster Orchestra and teaching conducting, and non-RIC students, $5; RIC “the notes seem to fl y off the of the Amarillo Symphony he is co-director of the Opera students, faculty and staff, free. Page 14 — WHAT’S NEWS @ Rhode Island College, Sept. 8, 2008 Harry Novack former trustee of the John extremeextrem registers, In Memoriam Harry S. Novack, E. Fogarty Foundation. Clarinet Cont FranzblauFranzb professor emeritus of His research and said.said. TThis special education, died publications emphasized will require techniques susuch as Mary Davey ’41, M ’51 May 15 at the age of 91. the need for the prevention Mary G. bending pitches and using usin alternate Novack earned his BA and early detection of fi ngerings, which mimic the Davey, director and MA degrees from handicapping conditions emerita of public effects of the electric guitar. Emerson College in in children. From 1978-84, Franzblau is also examining the relations and Novack was a consultant Boston and an MA from possibility of amplifying the solo alumni affairs for the Vietnamese Crash Northwestern University clarinet, and putting the signal at RIC, died in Chicago where he was HARRY NOVACK Group in Washington through some fuzz distortion and August 14. later a visiting scholar. His PhD in its successful suit against the “effects” electronics. “I think the She was 87. was from Syracuse University. U.S. government and Lockheed Davey, a His obituary stated that he was a Aircraft Corporation on behalf of fi nal result will be something very lifetime resident fellow of the Academy for Cerebral Vietnamese orphans killed and cool, very unusual for the clarinet, MARY DAVEY of Providence, Palsy and Developmental Medicine, injured in a U.S. aircraft crash. and very true to the artistic intent led RIC’s public relations and alumni and of the American Association of He is survived by a daughter, two of both Led Zeppelin and Scott affairs offi ces for 25 years before Mental Retardation. Novack was grandchildren and a great-grandchild. McAllister,” Franzblau said. retiring in 1979. In her position, she honored by the Connecticut Speech Contributions in his memory Ian Greitzer, soloist for the rallied RIC students and alumni in and Hearing Association, and served may be made to the Hasbro piece, is one of the “most highly- the successful effort to pass the bond on several advisory committees Children’s Hospital, PO Box respected clarinetists in all of issue that made the College’s current of the March of Dimes. He was a H, Providence, RI 02901. the Northeast,” said Franzblau. Mt. Pleasant Avenue campus a reality. He added that Greitzer is “a Davey was also a charter corporate Albert Salzberg College and a PhD champion of contemporary member of the RIC Foundation. Albert C. Salzberg, retired in English from New music, a very open-minded but In a letter to the College community professor of English at RIC, York University. classically-trained musician.” announcing Davey’s retirement, RIC’s died on July 9 at the age of 73. He was a long-time Also appearing in the concert then-president David Sweet said: Salzberg, raised in active member of Temple is clarinet soloist Jason Thomson, “Her conscientous dedication Brooklyn, N.Y., taught at the Beth-El of Providence, who graduated from RIC with a and genuine loyalty to the College College for 45 years before and a member of Temple bachelor of music in performance. have distinguished every phase of retiring in 2007. He moved Beth Ami of Rockville. Thomson, who played in RIC’s Wind her career here. Mary’s knowledge to Rockville, Md., in 2007. In his obituary, he was Ensemble and Symphony Orchestra, and insight and her awareness of He was married described as an “opera will perform Luigi Bassi’s romantic, how things and people operate at the ALBERT SALZBERG authority and afi cionado” for 43 years to Helen operatic Concert Fantasia on College have been a tremendous asset who often lectured and wrote on the (Ginsberg) Salzberg, professor Motives from Verdi’s opera Rigoletto. in building positive relations with of mathematics at RIC for 38 subject. He was also an ardent baseball The concert will include two folk faculty, staff, students, alumni, parents years before retiring in 2007. fan, who rooted for the Brooklyn song settings by Percy Grainger and friends of RIC. She has been In the 1960s, he was appointed to Dodgers originally, then for the Boston especially vaulable in establishing and the newly created post of director Red Sox for over three decades. – Irish Tune from County Derry strengthening the organization of the of graduate studies for the English In addition to his wife, (better known as Danny Boy) and Rhode Island College Foundation.” Department at the College. he is survived by a son, two Shepherd’s Hey. The pieces are She earned bachelor’s and master’s He wrote articles for many grandchildren and a sister. staples in the repertoire of the wind degrees in education at the College, publications, and from 1979-82 was Contributions in his memory band, and place great demands on the and was an elementary-level teacher editor of the Jewish Historical Notes, may be made to The Rock Creek clarinets, according to Franzblau. in the Warwick and Providence an annual journal of the Rhode Island Foundation, 12120 Plum Orchard The entire clarinet section of the public school systems before Jewish Historical Association. Drive, Silver Spring, MD 20904 Wind Ensemble will be featured in a beginning her career at RIC in 1954. Salzberg received BA and MA or to Temple Beth El, 70 Orchard transcription of Rimsky-Korsakov’s In 1966, Davey received a degrees in English from Brooklyn Avenue, Providence, RI 02906. famous Flight of the Bumblebee. Special Alumni Award from the One of the other big concert RIC Alumni Association. She was Chester (Chet) Smolski the evening division (1961, pieces, the one lending the Blue to named Volunteer of the Year by Chester (Chet) Smolski ’62), the University of South the concert’s theme of Black and the Mental Health Association of Bristol, RIC professor Carolina (summer 1970) Blue is Blue Shades. Franzblau of Rhode Island in 1977. emeritus of geography and the University of Rhode said the work, written by Frank She participated in many who taught at the College Island Graduate Planning Ticheli in 1996, is inspired by early professional and community from 1953 to 1995, died Program (1970, ’86). big-band jazz and the blues, but organizations, including the June 22. He was 81. Smolski earned a BS in does not use standard blues chord American Association of University He was the co-developer education from Bridgewater progressions, nor does it have the Women, New England District and coordinator of the State College and an MA rhythmic “swing” feel associated Rhode Island Geography Council for the Advancement and CHESTER SMOLSKI in geography from Clark with jazz. Rather, he said, “It takes Support of Education, National Education Alliance at University. He received the harmonic and melodic language Educational Association, Mental RIC. The Alliance, a partnership of further graduate study in geography of jazz and blues, along with Health Association of Rhode Island, education, business and government from Clark University, Syracuse some rhythmic idioms of jazz, and groups and the National Geographic the Rhode Island Coalition for University, the University of Wisconsin distills them down into their basic Society, seeks to enhance the study of Children’s Rights, the Governors and the London School of Economics. elements, then builds an original Task Force on Services for Children, geography in Rhode Island schools. In the April 18, 2005, issue of Smolski was also a longtime musical statement using these the Governors Advisory Council on What’s News, he wrote that “the elements as the building blocks.” Children, Youth and Families and contributor of essays to the Providence great adventure of my life and that Journal’s Commentary pages. A Franzblau noted that Blue Common Cause of Rhode Island. of my family’s” resulted from a Journal editorial on July 6 noted that Shades tips its hat to the big bands According to her obituary, Davey National Science Foundation award “(n)obody could match his detailed of the Swing Era, however, in was most recently active with the to study new towns while based at knowledge of cities, and his analysis a rollicking Benny Goodman- Volunteer Services for Animals the London School of Economics. of metropolitan trends helped form the style clarinet solo and a dark, and its Providence Chapter. She After selling their house, he, his thinking behind Providence’s revival.” introduced pets on the Saturday smoky, and “dirty” blue section. According to the editorial, wife Theresa and their four children morning television broadcast, Pick-a- General seating is $7. Call (401) “Providence’s status today as a lovely traveled by Volkswagen bus across Pet, which highlighted strays from the 456-8144 for more information. city saved from the decline common to Europe, camping for four months. Providence Municipal Animal Shelter In conjunction with the clarinet urban America, and now emulated by The family enjoyed a second extended in an effort to fi nd them homes. theme, a High School Clarinet Day other cities seeking their own revival, stay in Europe three years later. Davey had two brothers, the In retirement, Smolski worked as a with clinics and workshops will is in part the legacy of Chet Smolski.” be offered on the afternoon of the late John and Thomas Davey, Smolski also wrote a column volunteer at the Rhode Island Free Clinic. concert. All high school clarinetists and is survived by two sisters-in- for the Providence Business He is survived by his wife are invited to participate. The clinic law, two nieces and a nephew. News and contributed to many of 59 years, Theresa, their four Contributions in her memory academic publications. children and fi ve grandchildren. will be taught by Ian Greitzer. All can be made to the Mary G. Davey He began his teaching career at The family has requested that participants in the Clarinet Day Scholarship Fund, Rhode Island Fitchburg State College in the fall of donations in memory of Chet will perform in a clarinet choir in College, Offi ce of Development, 1952, moving to Groton High School Smolski be sent to the Rhode the evening concert as well. More Providence, RI 02908, or in the spring of 1953. That same year, Island College Foundation, 600 information will be mailed to high Volunteer Service Animals- he came to RIC, where he taught at the Mt. Pleasant Ave., Providence, school music teachers, and will also Providence Chapter, P.O. Box Henry Barnard School for two years. RI, 02908, where an endowment be available on RIC’s Department of 41206, Providence, RI 02940. He also taught at Brown University in in his name will be established. Music, Theatre, and Dance website. Page 15 — WHAT’S NEWS @ Rhode Island College, Sept. 8, 2008

Also at the conference are from left, Anne Carty, professor of nursing; Dean Jane Williams of the School of Nursing; RIC President Nancy Carriuolo; Ng; Deborah Clickner, associate director for patient care at the Vincent Ng, medical director of the Providence VA Medical Center discusses Sen. Jack Reed talks to the conference Providence VA Medical Center; and Bonnie Dinwoodie, magnet/evidence- the new VA Nursing Academy at a media conference on Aug. 6 at RIC. audience. based practice coordinator at the Providence VA Medical Center. developmentdevelo for Williams said, the VA will provide surgical and acute care practices. the situation does not improve. VA Cont nursesnurses to help salaries for fi ve more clinical RIC will also increase the number RIC’s School of Nursing has addressaddres the nation’s faculty members, which will in of student clinical placements at the the largest baccalaureate nursing nursingnursing shortage.shortage. turn allow RIC’s School of Nursing VA medical center, Williams said. program in the state and a new RIC’sRIC’s School of Nursing N is one to accept 20 additional qualifi ed On Aug. 6, Senator Jack Reed program leading to a master of of only 10 in the country and the applicants into the bachelor of (D-RI), a proponent of health care science in nursing (MSN) degree. only one in Rhode Island to be science in nursing (BSN) degree and veterans affairs, joined Williams The pass rate of RIC nursing selected for the VA Academy. program for January enrollment. and other RIC and VA administrators graduates on the NCLEX- “The creation of the VA Nursing In addition, VA nurses will for a media conference announcing RN licensure examination is Academy is the most signifi cant have use of RIC’s nursing the partnership. The conference consistently above state and effort by anyone to address the resource laboratory for simulated took place in the College’s national averages. In spring 2004, critical nursing shortage that has learning experiences and for the Nursing Resource Lab, which the Commission on Collegiate been building for the past 10 competency assessment of staff will be expanded upon and used Nursing Education awarded the years,” said Jane Williams, dean and students, plus more clinical as a training facility by those program full accreditation. of RIC’s School of Nursing. “This rotations that refl ect current trends involved in the partnership. For more information about is an exciting opportunity for in veteran health services. Reed said that there is currently the partnership, contact Jane us to develop a very important Williams said that the focus of a shortage of approximately Williams at (401) 456-9608/ partnership and to expand our the VA partnership would be on 100,000 nurses across the U.S., [email protected]; or Jim nursing program,” she said. psychological and mental health and projected that the number Burrows, Providence VA Medical In the fi rst year of the project, issues for returning veterans, and could easily reach one million if Center, at (401) 457-3004.

determinedeterm if parents “Anne told me that the business of children Yellow Cottage Cont are readyrea to resume should be everyone’s business, and that struck the responsibilitiesres a chord with us,” Dionne said. “With a little ofof child rearing,rearing, but the uncontroluncontrolledl settings investigation, the value points were obvious.” ofof currentlycurrently used restaurants or DDCYFC Nina’s House will provide a laboratory site offi ces make assessments diffi cult. on campus – similar to RIC’s Henry Barnard The Nina facility will be a home-like setting, School used for teacher observation and with a kitchen for parents to cook meals preparation – for social work students in RIC’s for the visit, toys and books for interactive bachelor’s and master’s programs to observe activity, and a yard for outdoor play. and participate in visitation practices as a “Visits become the only opportunity for child parallel process to their academic curriculum. welfare professionals to observe and partner Patricia Martinez, the state’s DCYF director, with parents, to strengthen their parenting said that Nina’s House is a prime example skills and interaction with their children, which of community participation that will help allows them to assess parent’s progress or the enrich visitation plans and improve our ability lack of it,” said Tonya Glantz, clinical training to support and assess family readiness. specialist at RIC’s Child Welfare Institute. “So, “This initiative is not only best practice, but is in our state, visitation is a critical component an opportunity for private and public partnerships for making informed permanency decisions.” as well as to bring providers, families and future She said that an environment that child welfare practitioners together to change isn’t conducive to observation could our culture and practice,” Martinez said. have a direct impact on a child’s In addition, Nina’s House will offer internships placement within the state system. for sociology, early childhood development, Family visitations take place in the nursing, language arts and public service students. Michael Dionne, Nina Foundation director, discusses a collaborative project involving RIC’s Child Welfare Institute DCYF offi ces for the fi rst two months that Sue Pearlmutter, RIC’s interim dean and the School of Social Work, the Rhode Island College children are in state care. After the third of social work, said that Nina’s House Foundation, the Department of Children, Youth and Families month, or what Glanz terms the middle represents the changes taking place in (DCYF), and the Nina Foundation. phase, visitations will be at Nina’s House. child welfare system and practices. residents, and collect their oral histories. The Nina Foundation honors the memory “The yellow cottage was a symbol of separating Former residents of the State Home have of Olga “Nina” Sullivan Bertuglio through children from their parents to assure safety assisted in the design of Nina’s House and the charitable work for children, and has and well-being. As Nina’s House, it will be a family visitation plan. Glantz said one former provided funds over the last fi ve years symbol of the recognition that child and family resident told her that one family visitation to DCYF families in need of educational bonds are vital to children and their parents, for her took place in the back seat of a car. opportunity, furniture and winter clothing. that preserving those bonds and strengthening “It’s their (former residents) history that Michael Dionne, the Foundation’s director, parent skills supports child safety and well- will inform the change,” Glantz said. said that the Foundation wanted to have a being and may assure a return to permanency A media conference was held in RIC’s greater impact on the child welfare system for the child as well,” Pearlmutter said. School of Social Work’s atrium August 4. and was told by DCYF offi cials that there was Renovation of RIC’s yellow cottage is RIC administrators, DCYF offi cials, social a dire need for an improved family visitation part of the College’s State Home and School workers and members of the Nina Foundation facility in an urban area to support court- Project that began in 2001 when offi cials discussed the collaboration and answered ordered and agency mandated family visits. from DCYF contacted College administrators questions. Former residents of the State Dionne said that Anne Lebrun-Cournoyer, after learning that the east campus was the Home also attended the media conference. Providence’s Regional Director of former site of the orphanage. The project was For more information, contact Patricia DCYF, suggested the concept of a family developed to research the history of the home, Nolin, coordinator of the State Home Project visitation center over a year ago. preserve its documents, connect with former at RIC, at (401) 456-9854; [email protected]. Page 16 — WHAT’S NEWS @ Rhode Island College, Sept. 8, 2008

RIC President Nancy Carriuolo addresses opening meeting attendees on Aug. 27. isis in ssomeo ways across state lines, but it also underscores Opening Meeting Cont unprecedented.unprec the importance of retaining these students “There“Th is beyond the freshman year,” Carriuolo said. littlelittle prospect of any infusion of greatergre For the seventh year in a row, an all- state resources on the horizon. Certainly Cert not time record number of applications were this year, not next year, and maybe never,” received (5,253), and total freshman deposits Carriuolo said. “Instead, the continued success also set a record (1,221), a 4.5 percent of Rhode Island College will depend upon increase over a year ago at that time. the creativity and determination of each one Course registration will of us; upon our willingness to work hard, to continue through Sept. 16. work together and most importantly, to accept Keeping the tough fi nancial outlook and those changes that are inevitable and those the RIC mission in mind, Carriuolo said her compromises that are necessary to our success.” presidency will be marked by three themes: According to Carriuolo, a critical raising and saving money to ensure factor that affects the College a quality, affordable education; budget is enrollment. maintaining a safe and She noted that though envenvironmentally friendly recruitment, retention “… (T)he continued success cacampus; and partnerships and timely of Rhode Island College will – linking arms with graduation are the community for central to RIC’s depend upon the creativity and the greater good. basic academic determination of each one of us; In the community, mission, “it is upon our willingness to work a new RIC from student collaboration tuition and fees, hard, to work together and most with Mt. Pleasant and not the state importantly, to accept those High School – appropriation, changes that are inevitable and Pathways Through Meradith McMunn, who is the 2008-09 Mary Tucker Thorp that the College College – enabled 23 Professor, speaks at the opening meeting. receives the those compromises that are students to graduate of the STEM Center is expected in January greatest portion of necessary to our success.” ffrom high school of 2009. The Center is part of a multi-year its operating budget.” – RIC PRESIDENT NANCY CARRIUOLO wiwitht college credits. program aimed at upgrading the teaching The news on that CaCarriuolo plans to of science, technology, engineering, and front was mixed. As of eestablishstablish advisory boards mathematics in Rhode Island schools. In Aug. 26, enrollment was down iinn all profesprofessionals schools, conjunction with STEM, Carriuolo will one percent compared to the same ddayay increaseincrease activityactivity in ggrants and sponsored support efforts of secure PK-16 grants last year, with full-time eenrollmentnrollment down 1.8 researchresearch and increase continuingco education to enhance the work of the Center. percent. Out-of-state enrollment, however, offerings, branding and marketing. Construction work on Building 3 (Offi ce of was up 3.2 percent from a year ago. Although In other developments, Carriuolo reported Student Financial Aid, classrooms, café) and the gain is relatively small, the impact on that the NEASC accrediting organization, Building 7 (the Sherlock Center on Disabilities) the budget from these students is higher which for several years had required RIC to is expected to be completed early next year. than for Rhode Island residents, because submit an annual report, informed the College Also at the meeting, Meradith McMunn, out-of-state students tuition is almost three last January that no report will be needed in professor of English, was recognized by her times higher than that of Rhode Islanders. January of 2009. In addition, the NEASC’s RIC colleagues as the 2008-09 Mary Tucker Among new students, deposits from residents visit was moved from 2010 to 2011. Thorp Professor. The award, fi rst conferred of other states increased nearly 14 percent, Accreditations efforts were also 29 years ago, is given to a full professor an all-time high. “This demonstrates that successful in music and education. for outstanding teaching and excellence in RIC’s positive reputation continues to grow Carriuolo announced that the completion scholarship, creativity and/or public service. Page 17 — WHAT’S NEWS @ Rhode Island College, Sept. 8, 2008 DEAN'S LIST SPRING 2008

Oluseyi G. Abioye Scott Ryan. Baris Amanda J. Broccoli Hannah L. Clark Karen M. D’Amico Ann V. Drew Dorothy A. Acciardo Ashley M. Barker Laura A. Broccoli Robert G. Clark Maria L. D’Andrea Daniel J. Dubois Miledy C. Acosta Jessica L. Barnett Lindsey E. Brooks Samantha K. Clark Kimberly A. Dansereau Derek M. Dubois Aaron E. Acquisto Katherine M. Barrette Melissa S. Brown Tanya M. Clark Amanda C. Danti Rachel H. Dubois Nicole M. Adaes Ashley R. Barry Samantha L. Brown Sara E. Claypool JoanaJoe Daou Kathleen M. Ducharme Dacia M. Adamczyk Janis M. Barton Tara M. Brown Patrick Cleary Joshua T. DaPonte Kristina L. Ducharme Marianne Adduci Nicole M. Bashaw Abigail L. Brunelle Sara J. Cloutier Kassandra L. DaPonte Alex J. Duckworth Samusi Adediran Lauren E. Bastarache Carolyn E. Brunelle Christopher P. Cochran Stephanie M. DaSilva Erin P. Duffy Olalekan O. Adeduji Jena M. Bastardo Kathleen A. Brunelle Elizabeth Codd Meridith S. Darby Kyle D. Duguay Olayinka O. Adeduji Lindsey M. 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Desmarais Anthony F. Fellela Matthew C. Aspeel Kimberly V. Bolton Elizabeth H. Carpenter Jonathan D. Craven Joseph M. DeSousa Ashley E. Femino Casey L. Aspinwall Vanessa Bonilla Sean M. Carufel Mary C. Craven Katie M. Desrosiers Zachary A. Fenster Lauren K. Atamian Malaina M. Borden Tiffany A. Casale Allison N. Crews Jenna M. Deveines Melisa A. Ferando Jennah J. Attwood Christine A. Borrelli Paul Caserta Jessica L. Cronan David J. Devine Ruslan A. Fergansky Kate A. Aubin Kayla L. Botelho Betsy A. Castro Meghan E. Crosby Meghan K. Dicenzo Jared M. Ferguson Sylvia J. Auclair Linda M. Botelho Michael J. Casucci Sarah M. Croteau Anne B. Dickson Katherine E. Fernandes Christelle R. Auger Brittany L. Bouchard Andrew C. Cate Kayla J. Crouch Bryan J. Diggle Kimberly Pina Fernandes Craig A. Auker Danielle K. Bouchard Kathryn A. Cawley Ramon Francisco Cruz Kelli M. Diggle Dana M. Ferranti Nazeli Avagyan Emily M. Boucher Nicholas M. Cetola Joseph E. Cucino Alessandra S. Digiorgio Alicia J. Ferrara Jane A. Avedisian Erin P. Boucher Amanda L. Chace Sarah C. Cuddy Jessica M. Diniz Cynthia L. Ferreira Amanda G. Avella Michael P. Boucher Kathryn E. Chadwick Sydney L. Culbertson James L. Dio Michael J. Ferreira Melissa E. Avery Shawn M. Boucher Felicia M. Chagnon Ryan M. Cull Eric A. Dionne Roxanne E. Ferreira Pedro G. Ayala Shannon E. Boulay Katherin M. Champagne Aaron B. Cullen Robin A. Dionne Nathan A. Ferria Kelly M. Aznavourian Joni L. Bouley Kerri Champagne Erica J. Cunha Kelli G. Dipetrillo Sarah El. Ferszt Timothy D. Aznavourian Jeremy B. Bourget Victoria A. Channell Christopher J. Cureton Amanda K. DiSerio Tracey A. Fess Michael N. Baalbaki Leisa L. Bourget Angelena K. Chapman Morgan L. Curtis Lindsey A. DiTomasso Jennifer C. Figueroa Abimbola Y. Babalola Michael S. Bousquet Nick P. Charello Catherine E. Cybulski Tina Do Elizabeth K. Fillo Jayson R. Badessa Ashley L. Bouthillier Timothy S. Charlonne Lauren T. Czepizak Cailee M. Dodd Alyssa M. Fioravanti Komal Bagadia Meaghan E. Bowden Clifford D. Chase Briar T. Dacier Christopher Dollard Daniel B. Fisher Rehan Baig Meghan Boyd Kathryn C. Chase Mia E. Dady Brandon Donahue Julie L. Fisher Anthony C. Bailey Melissa N. Branch Emmanuel Chery Scott Daggett Kerry A. Donahue Nathan R. Fisher Heather Bailey Kameko Branchaud Krystyna Chester Kristin B. Dakake Kayla M. Donnelly Kymberli L. Fitzsimmons Stephanie M. Bailey Ines Brandon Kinze S. Chhoy Victoria Leigh Dalesio Sasha T. Doonan Rodriguez Erin G. Flaherty Erin L. Banigan Meghan P. Brennan Margaret L. Chobanian Tia M. D’Alessandro Kathryn R. Dorchies Amanda L. Flamand Luke J. Bannon Ryan P. Brennan Veronika Choina Alyson K. Daley Katelyn M. Dorney Bridget A. Fleming Olga S. Baranenko Bethany F. Bressette Inna Chvetsova Ashley J. Dallow Mia N. Downes Kayla M. Fleming Kayla E. Baranski Kaitlyn M. Brien Katie V. Cilento Nicole A. Dalmazzi Kristine Doyle Steina S. Flemming Amanda L. Bard Laura E. Bright Loretta M. Cimini James H. D’Aloisio Kristina M. Drager Kerri L. Fletcher Kathleen A. Barden Shawn M. Brisson Jonathan M. Cipriano Mollie J. D’Ambra Travis G. Drappi Monica S. Florio Page 18 — WHAT’S NEWS @ Rhode Island College, Sept. 8, 2008 Micaela Folan Jessica L. Grant Bunthon Hou Michelle C. Lafazia Lexie E. Ludovici Ashleigh R. McCall Ana I. Fonseca Lennie J. Grant Nicole D. Houghtaling Shannon M. Lagasse Vanessa J. Lundh Denise M. McCann John R. Fontaine Joseph A. Gravina Amy Christine Hubertus Kayleigh B. Laginhas Roshele L. Lunnie Caitlin M. McCaughey Tonya M. Fontaine Brittany E. Gray Aaron J. Hubley Joshua C. Laguerre Nina R. Lusignan John P. McCaughey Kaleigh A. Force Kimberly A. Graziano Barbara M. Hudson Vincent Q. Lai Amanda E. Lutrario Bridget E. McConaghy Kayla S. Fortier Robert H. Greco Catherine R. Hughes Maegan A. Lamantia Meaghan Lynch Sheri L. Mccue Daniel W. Fortin Ashley J. Greenleaf Sheila M. Humphrey Julie A. Lamarre Ashley L. Lyons Kerry A. McDevitt Heather A. Fortin Charles D. Grenier Elaine D. Hunt Meghan E. Lamarre Kendra O. Macamaux Elizabeth M. McElroy Jennifer R. Fortin Katelyn R. Griffi n Holly J. Hunt Ozlem E. Lamontagne Lisa A. MacDonald Kelsey J. McElroy Sarah L. Fortin Meghann M. Griffi n Drew D. Hutchinson Cassey L. Lamothe Andrea Mackowitz Jessica R. McGinn Amanda A. Foster Jeremy P. Grybas Sarah P. Hynes Tara D. Lamy Marissa Madisetty Erin M. McGovern Kelsey A. Fournier Elizabeth L. Grzebien Suela Hysenaj Amanda M. Landry Isabel M. Madrid Kelsey R. McGrane Brandy J. Fowler Michele R. Guarino Carey W. Iacobucci Jennifer R. Langlais Jennifer L. Magaw Kimberly McGuire Ashton A. Fraettarelli Natalie Stewart Guay Kayla J. Iannuccilli Monique R. Langlois Courtney L. Magiera Erica A. McKenna Josephine H. Francis Justin A. Guertin Michael L. Iavarone Caitlin E. Lantagne Kimberly M. Maida Kara A. McKeon Rachel L. Franckowiak Bethany L. Gustafson David P. Imondi Stephen M. Lanzi Andrew J. Maigret Kelli L. McLellan Magdala N. Francois Derek J. 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Starring Christopher R. Veltri Elyse D. Netto Rebecca A. Petrangelo Joseph Riccitelli Albert A. Schiavone Melanie J. Steckert Priscilla D. Ventura Rebecca M. Neveux Jennifer A. Petrarca Crystal Ann Rice Sarah A. Schimansky Melissa L. Stelmach Stephanie A. Ventura Cassandra E. Newell Arianna Petrocelli Nathan S. Richards Leeann M. Schmitt Melissa S. Stevens Kayla M. Verfaille Tiffany Ng Sarah M. Petronio Ashley B. Richer Elizabeth G. Schroeder Rose M. Stevens Diana L. Vernancio Allison R. Nico Jennifer Petrozzi Paula Richer Kiely M. Schultz Jamie L. Stevenson Caitlin E. Vezina Casey L. Nilsson Thomas E. Petteruti Ann-Marie Riecke Carin H. Schweitzer Hunter Stewart Rosemarie S. Villegas Baily N. Nipabi Adam L. Pettis Bethany L. Riel Jared M. Scott Gregory A. Storozuk Michael S. Vingi Stephanie J. Noheimer Tiffany L. Pfeiffer Kristen R. Riendeau Brandon M. Scotti Alison M. Stott Amy E. Vinhateiro Kimberly M. Norden Adrian M. Phillips Allison F. Rinaldi Victoria A. Scotti Carrie M. Streck Tara N. Vito Vivian M. Noriega Helena M. Piccerelli Dawn M. Rioux Correia Tiffany K. Sebzda Ashley M. Stringfellow Ashlee N. Viveiros Caitlyn Noury Ryan S. Piccolo Lauryn M. Rita Caleb L. Seibert Susan M. Studley Jeffrey Viveiros Fuwh Dennis Nouyi Yang Sara E. Pichette Jillian B. Rivers Adam K. Seigle Jessica L. Stursberg Kristen L. Viveiros Jamie L. Nunes Celeste E. Pierce Alicia K. Roberts Veronica R. Seippel Dina L. Sullivan Melissa S. Viveiros Jerianne Nunes Farrah E. Pierce Julian J. Robinson Sopheab Sek Sorng L. Sun Jacob A. Wahl Miosotis Nunez Melodie Pierre Justin S. Robinson Paul C. Semenkow Heather M. Supinski Kristen A. Walaska Sahonny Nunez Marc J. Piette Joseph R. Robitaille Christopher W. Seminara Kevin L. Sutherland Minerva Waldron Christopher M. O’Brien John A. Pilkington Roxanne E. Roca Helga Serena Ashley L. Swanson Jennifer L. Walker Katelyn A. O’Brien Danielle M. Pimental Kendra R. Rocco Ashley L. Serls Sarah Swanson Michael N. Wallander Tonia M. O’Brien Alexandrea N. Pimentel Devri L. Rochefort Rebecca A. Settle Sandra R. Swope Debra A. Walukiewicz Beth E. O’Day Christina M. Pimentel Jessica A. Rock Bisma M. Shafi que Kayla M. Sylvia Jodi L. Wansing Ryan P. Odess Lauren A. Pincins Ashley Rodrigues Randall G. Shaw Alice M. Szrom Rayna P. Ward Mara T. O’Donnell Jaclyn M. Pinelli Matthew A. Rodrigues Kelly L. Shayer Michelle M. Sztabor Renee L. Warila Olakunle O. Odumosu Megan L. Pipatti Berkis Rodriguez Patrick M. Sheehan Ashley E. Taber Shana S. Warot Silvia R. Ojopi Alisha M. Pirri Cynthia C. Rodriguez Alyssa B. Shelley Kristen N. Taft Apryl M. Washburn Christine M. Oliveira Erica L. Plante Jazmin Rodriguez Kian Andrew Shenfi eld Breanna N. Tarzia Jessica M. Waters Courtney L. Oliveira Kayla A. Plante Kendra L. Rodriguez Amanda L. Sherman Heather M. Tatro Kathleen E. Waters James M. Oliveira Jr. Krystle K. Poirier Bethany Romoser Emily R. Sherman Jessica M. Tavares Dawn E. Watkins Jeffry L. O’Loughlin Amy E. Poisson Mary K. Roosa Jessica A. Shiel Angel Tavitian Diana P. Weaver Sarah E. Olson Christopher R. Polakowski Jeanne Rosa Amy Shields Diamante A. Tavolaro Marielle B. Weber Tara E. Olszewski John R. Pollino Tomasz Rosadzinski Amy L. Shippee Laurie A. Taylor Amy E. Webster Emmanuel O. Olubiyo Maria R. Polverino Alison M. Rosario Stephanie L. Shock Ashley Teixeira Darren R. Wells Andrew M. O’Mara Gregory J. Pomfret John I. Rosenbaum Yvonne Short Liza F. Teixeira Shannon M. O’Neil Stephanie L. Poole Brittany A. Ross Cedar L. Shuler Ariana Tejeda Lindsay R. Wells Michael S. Onischuk Ka Man Poon Kayla M. Ross Amanda M. Shuman Amanda N. Tellier Pamela M. Wells Bryan K. O’Rourke Jessica A. Poore Jared A. Rossi Mohsin K. Siddiqui Stephanie M. Tennett Amanda M. Westrom Kristen E. Pacheco Jonathan M. Porreca Robert A. Rossi Johnna Lynn Signore Danielle M. Teoli Nicole J. Whalen Kyla M. Pacheco Justin M. Port Traci Rossi Paul A. Signore Andrew J. Tessier Patrick J. Whipple Tara C. Pacheco Savannah M. Potrzeba Lindsay T. Roumelis Breana G. Silberman Jaime T. Tessier Alicia L. White Amanda C. Packer Kaitlyn S. Potts Katherine C. Rourke Amanda L. Silva Matthew J. Testa Ryan N. Whitehead Karen E. Padraic Jamie L. Potvin Brittany Rousseau Derek J. Silva Pamela J. Tetreault Melissa A. Whitehouse Erica M. Pagano Charlene E. Pratt Kelsey L. Rowan James W. Silva Stephen M. Tetreault Crandon L. Whitsitt-Lynch Michael R. Pagano Ashley N. Prior Abigail C. Rowe Joshua P. Silva Brittney R. Thibault Dylan E. Wilcox Amanda K. Paine Sierra R. Puccio Brendan J. Rowley Rayna A. Silva Gina M. Thibodeau Justin E. Wilder Kristin A. Palardy Sarah N. Pucino Jillian M. Rubino Craig J. Silvia Teresa K. Thoin Jason S. Wilkinson Joseph Palazzo Jennifer M. Puglia Toni-Marie Ruggieri Kristen M. Silvia Cheri A. Thomas Dena L. Williams Brittany Palmieri Alexandra Puleo Stephanie Ruggiero Jenny F. Simao Sarah E. Thomas Amber C. Wilson Xiomara L. Palmieri Lauren C. Pump Matthew D. Ruo Sal R. Simao Stephanie D. Thompson Kim A. Wilson Amanda L. Pancarowicz Dortu Pupoh Jessica L. Russillo Kassandra Simmons Melody K. Thomson Michael R. Wilusz Kayla M. Pandolfi Kelli M. Pusyka John L. Russo Diane F. Simoes Kerri A. Thornsbury Jacqueline A. Winn Katelyn J. Panzarella Kristine N. Pyzynski Lindsay R. Russo Shaina L. Simoes Danielle P. Thurber James C. Winn Matthew J. Paolantonio Sarah A. Quadros Rebecca R. Russo Briana Simonian Noelly Tiburcio Justin P. Winward Lauren E. Paolino Sonia I. Quadros Dennis J. Ruzzano Kevin M. Simpson Nicole M. Tomaselli Gretchen M. Witt Stephanie A. Papoila Nicholas L. Quasarano Jason L. Ryan Darlene Bee Sisomboun Tara M. Tomaselli Megan A. Witt Amanda A. Paquette Matthew J. Quilitzsch Tiffany M. Rybka Christine E. Skibski Cassandra M. Tonello Eric E. Wood Elizabeth S. Pare Marianne Quinlan Melissa A. Sabella Melissa J. Slaiger Sarah M. Topazio Maureen B. Wood Tina L. Pare Elizabeth L. Quinn Alyson K. Saccoccia Allison P. Smith Ashley Tordoff Victor J. Woods Vanessa C. Parente Matthew M. Quinn Ariana A. Saccoccio Amy L. Smith Leslie M. Torres Faith Woodward Katelin M. Parenteau Stacy J. Quintin Elyse M. Sackal Ashley Smith Theresa M. Toscano Cassandra Wypasek Leia E. Parker Danielle E. Rabideau Chris J. Sadlers Christine A. Smith Tanya L. Trazi Marc B. Wyzansky Margaret V. Parquette Amanda J. Radican Kathryn R. Sahler Danielle D. Smith Talia Triangolo Emily M. Xavier Sheila A. Parsani Chantal M. Raheb Alexandra E. Salisbury Jake R. Smith Jessica M. Trindade Teng Yang Kaitlin R. Paterson Meghan E. Raiche Bryan D. Salisbury Jared M. Smith Katelin M. Trinidad Jonathan M. Yarumian Ashley B. Patras Brian D. Rajotte Mary B. Salois Tina L. Smith Derreck T. Tripler Angelica J. Yeomans Dustin M. Patrick Greg A. Rakovic Monica J. Salvadore Ashley L. Soares Alison L. Tripp Serge N. Yeremuk Audrey L. Pattie Rita G. Rancourt Jennifer L. Salvas Loureana R. Soares Leah N. Trombley Ashley R. Yetton Jesse E. Payne Kevin M. Randall Marylou Salvatore Adriana M. Sobanski Lianne H. Trombley Manon E. Yoder Kreider Troy H. Peck Tracey L. Raposo Nicole A. Salvo Simisola Solanke Nathan M. Trombly Erin M. Yoder Logue Katrina L. Peckenham John L. Reardon Chelsea C. Sanchez Samantha N. Soper Heather J. Tullos Lindsay A. Young Nicholas P. Peixoto Nathan D. Rebello Jenniffer Sanchez Justin R. Souliere Ashley L. Tunks Rachel M. Young Sarah S. Peixoto Ryan W. Rebello Melissa M. Sandoval Anousone Souphida Pedro A. Turcios Tara T. Yousif Casey Pellerin John M. Reddington Linda Sansevero Darren J. Sousa Stephanie E. Turner Carissa Zabala Kayla R. Pelletier Colleen Redihan Sarah J. Sansone Katie J. Sousa Ntaobasi P. Udeh Anthony K. Zampa Alyssa R. Peloquin Daniel P. Reeves Edlaine C. Santana Kerry L. Sousa Hyunjoo Uhm Michael W. Zawistowski Brian G. Pena Bethany B. Regan Waleska Indira Santana Stephanie B. Sousa Nicholas J. Urban Katherine A. Zervins Jeremy M. Pendergast Kaitlin M. Reggio Yemel Santana Stacy L. Souza Nina K. Urban Jason S. Zhao Courtney L. Pereira Melissa L. Reggio Meara K. Santoro Stephen R. Souza Viviane Uwayo Shawna F. Zincone Michelle L. Pereira Shannon Rego Stacey L. Santoro Zephra S. Souza Anthony J. Vaccaro Christopher J. Ziroli hRHODEom ISLANDec COLLEGEoming fall weekend

FALL WEEKEND FOR

RHODE ISLAND COLLEGE

ALUMNI, STUDENTS AND

THEIR FAMILIES, AND

FRIENDS OF THE COLLEGE

RAIN OR SHINE

EVENTS INCLUDE: BOOK SALE | LEGACY WALK | CRAFT TENT | BARBEQUE 5K RUN | FUN EVENTS FOR KIDS | CHORUS AND WIND ENSEMBLE CONCERT MUSIC BY WHAT CHEER? BRIGADE | BREAKFAST AND TEA WITH THE PRESIDENT ALUMNI SOCCER AND BASEBALL GAMES | BABY BOOMER EVENT | REUNIONS You are encouraged to register online. Visit www.ric.edu and go to homecoming link.