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Vol. 22 Issue 7 Circulation over 43,000 Dec. 3, 2001 Study abroad program still popular despite world events by Jane Fusco and immigration standards that have What's News Editor long been in place in other countries,” said Motte. However, some students are reluc- ark Motte, director of study tant to come into the United States abroad programs and asso- at this time. Four students scheduled ciate professor of geogra- to arrive at RIC from St. Martin’s M College in Lancaster, England, can- phy, anticipated a halt in interest and pursuit of international celled their plans after Sept. 11, post- study programs in the days following poning the annual student exchange the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks on program until next year. the nation. To his surprise, the oppo- Ezra Stieglitz, professor of elemen- site has happened. Student interest tary education and coordinator of and willingness to participate has overseas programs for the Feinstein increased by more than a third com- School of Education and Human pared to previous years. Development, said that the St. “Our students continue to pursue Martin’s students were due to arrive their study abroad plans in record on Sept. 15, but British travel agents numbers despite the events of and cancelled the travel arrangements since Sept. 11,” said Motte. He attri- after the terrorist attacks forced the butes the increased popularity of the closing of many airports and halted program to students beginning to or re-routed flights. think globally. “The UK students were very disap- “The recent events have aroused pointed,” Stieglitz said. “They were intense curiosity on how the rest enthusiastic about the opportunity of the world sees Americans,” Motte to study in America and were really explained. “Students have told me looking forward to it.” that they want to show people in other “We decided to postpone the countries that Americans are an intel- exchange plans because travel plans ligent, caring and unselfish people, for a January trip would have to and not at all the way they are por- have been made in October and it trayed in some countries.” was all too fresh in everyone’s mind,” Motte said that no students can- Stieglitz said. He added that the stu- celled travel plans after the terrorist dents were eager to go, but not so attacks, though he had several con- soon after all that had happened. versations with anxious parents. “It Stieglitz is confident the program shows that students have an open will be intact for the spring semester. mindedness that many might not The student exchange program credit them with in this cynical age,” between St. Martin’s College and he added. RIC has been in effect since 1998. “Many countries have had terrorist Students from St. Martin’s College spend two weeks in Rhode Island at problems of their own in the past. PUNTING on the River Cam in Cambridge, England, is Ronald Volpe (stand- the College in September then host When our students arrive in a host ing), while Daniel Spero, Courtney Labbe, and Esther Gonzalez enjoy the the RIC students for two weeks at St. country, they immediately become ride. aware that immigration, security and Martin’s College in January. During customs checks are much more intru- lations than the United States. When United States is slowly coming up to sive and that they have stricter regu- they return, they realize that the speed and adapting to border control See Study Abroad, page 8 Where are they now…?

Guided in his childhood by ily. Two brothers and a sister his grandparents Roberto and have degrees from the College. Assunta DiPadua and uncle, Richard ’78 is a neurologist aunt and cousins of the Di in Providence; Anthony ’84, Martino family, Rhode Island an attorney in Cranston, and College graduate Gary DiPadua Karen ’78 and ’99, a special edu- ’91 has grown into the kind of cation teacher in Coventry, who person that would make them recently retired. proud — a faith-based man Lynne, not to be outdone by intent on achievement. her husband, was also inducted Starting what he calls his into the Marshal Arts Hall of “marshal arts journey” in 1970, Fame last March. he is today the holder of Black Gary explains that she was Belts in Tae Kwon Do, Kenpo inducted into the Hall of Fame Karate and Tai Jutsu, and a sec- in a different classification from ond-degree in Vee Arnis Jitsu his, and adds the induction is a and third degree in Kunato Ju feat “quite rare for a woman.” Jitus. “As you can see, we both com- He was inducted into the pliment each other because of World Martial Arts Hall of Fame the burning desire to learn mar- TOYS FOR TOTS: Kristine Di Nicola, in March of last year. tial arts,” says Gary. His wife, the former Lynne a junior, chooses a card from “The Both are effusive in their Giving Tree” sponsored by the Cervone, a junior at RIC major- praise of the various instructors ing in psychology, is also a mar- Chaplains’ Office and set up in (masters or above of the mar- Donovan Dining Center. Each card shal arts practitioner, holding shal arts) who brought them a second degree rank in Kuntao describes a child for whom a volun- along to this point in their lives. teer gives a new toy for the holiday Jiu Jitsu and currently awaits They carefully and respectfully testing for her Black Belt in Tae season. For more on the Chaplains’ Kwon Do. STRIKING A COMBATIVE POSE are Gary and Office activities for the holidays, Lynne DiPadua at their martial arts school in Lynne comes from a RIC fam- See Where are they? page 4 see page 7. (What’s News Photo by Johnston. Gordon E. Rowley) Page 2– What’s News, Monday, Dec. 3, 2001 The Way We Were… Focus on Faculty and Staff Faculty and staff are encouraged to submit items of information about This popular item in What’s News continues so you can revisit your their professional endeavors to What’s News, Office of News and Public alma mater with a selection of photos from the College’s past, whether the Relations, 300 Roberts Hall or e-mail them to [email protected]. current era (Rhode Island College) or past eras (Rhode Island College of Education or Rhode Island State Normal School). We invite your contri- Karen S. Castagno, associate pro- Science Assistant Professors Chris bution of old photos, along with sufficient information about each, such fessor in the Department of Health Teixeira and Rebecca Sparks are as who’s in the photo and what they are doing, the year it was taken and and Physical members of the development team for place (if possible). In the meantime, we’ll continue searching our files for Education, the grant project involving RIC and interesting pictures of past College life. received the URI, “Pro-Calc: A Key Step toward S p e c i a l Web-Based Learning.” Funding for Recognition the project was awarded by the Award for Rhode Island Board of Governors Outstanding for Higher Education Incentive Fund C o m m i t t e e for Excellence Service from in Technology. S p e c i a l In addition to Olympics Rhode creating and Island (SORI) at piloting tech- its Annual Awards Banquet on Oct. nology-based 25. She has been involved with the assignments in Rhode Island Special Olympics pro- precalculus, gram since her arrival at Rhode with help for Island College in 1995. She has been completion cited “as having made significant con- available via tributions toward empowering per- video clips that sons with mental retardation to real- are being devel- D. ABRAHAMSON ize their full potential and to become oped, both fac- productive members of their commu- ulty members are using materials nities.” from an earlier portion of the project Castagno, and her students major- in their courses at RIC. Dave ing in physical education, have pro- Abrahamson, professor of mathe- vided sports opportunities for individ- matics, was involved in the earlier ual with mental retardation by con- project, also a grant sponsored by the ducting the Motor Activities Training Rhode Island Board of Governors for Program and volunteering for numer- Higher Education, in which Maple ous SORI events. worksheets were developed for the THEATRE HISTORY: For this issue we travel back to May 1969 and a Mathematics and Computer same population. publicity photo for the College’s production of “Major Barbara” by George Bernard Shaw. From left are Justine Boluch; the director, P. William Hutchinson, professor of theatre; Anita Cipolla; and Eileen Regoli. Hutchinson, who is still a professor at the College, informs us that this was the first play he directed at RIC. (File photo)

Human Rights dinner Dec. 10 The staff of the Office of News and Public Relations Amnesty International and the College and a leader of the Social- wishes its readers Rainbow Alliance are sponsoring a Democratic Party in Afghanistan. He Human Rights Dinner to be held will discuss human rights and the a safe and joyous holiday season. Monday, Dec. 10, in the Faculty Center ongoing humanitarian situation in from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Afghanistan. The next issue of What’s News The keynote speaker will be Anwar Cost is $5 for RIC students; $7 for is Monday, Jan. 28. Ahady, a professor at Providence all others. Deadline for submission of copy, photos and print materials Open Forum on Children’s Center is Friday, Jan. 18, at noon. Project Story ideas are welcome. Call 401-456-8090 An open session has been scheduled Weather permitting, a brief walking or e-mail [email protected]. to discuss a proposal for an academ- tour of the site will take place follow- ically-focused Rhode Island College ing the forum. Sesquicentennial project. As proposed, the project is a multi- Anyone who wishes to attend (or disciplinary study of the former Rhode cannot attend but is interested in Island State Home and School for the project) should contact Pierre Children, located on what is now the Morenon at 456-9724 or by email at eastern part of the College campus. [email protected]. The forum is scheduled for A description of the project pro- Wednesday, Dec. 5, from 2-3 p.m. in posal is posted on the College Website Classroom B of the Forman Center. under “News.”

WHAT'S NEWS The first annual Robert M. Young AT RHODE ISLAND COLLEGE Memorial Scholarship The first annual Robert M. Young the RITE pro- Editor: Jane E. Fusco Memorial Scholarship was presented gram to acquire Associate Editor: George LaTour to Scott R. Baum at the eighth annual his teaching cer- Staff: Pauline McCartney, Word Processing Supervisor; Gordon E. Rowley, Young Memorial Lecture Wednesday, tification. He Photographer; Cynthia L. Page, Writer/Technical Assistant Nov. 7. c u r r e n t l y teaches science What's News at Rhode Island College (US681-650) is published biweekly by Young was a former chair of the Rhode Island College Office of News and Public Relations, 600 Mt. Pleasant biology department and long-time at Foxboro High Ave., Providence, RI 02908. It is published throughout the academic year except treasurer of the RIC/AFT. School, works as during semester breaks. 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What’s News, Monday, Dec. 3, 2001 – Page 3 Retirement beckons to Jim Rubovits after 30 years in front of the class by George LaTour member at Boston College followed What's News Associate Editor after which his tenure at RIC began. The year was 1971 and Rubovits started as an assistant professor of he dry humor and no-non- psychology. sense approach of James Through the years he would rise TJ. Rubovits, professor of to full professorship and serve the psychology, has served him psychology department as assistant well with both students and col- chair, acting chair and in 1990 to leagues for the past 30 years at 1993 as chair. Rhode Island College. Over the years he has been Many of his students have found involved in most departmental activ- his classes interesting, challenging ities, serving on many standing, ad and fun. But even those who didn’t, hoc and advisory committees. he believes, have found him to be He made numerous professional fair. His colleagues in the Faculty presentations and served as an edi- Center luncheon group, of which he torial consultant for a half dozen has been an integral part, enjoyed publications. He holds member- his give-and-take in conversations ships in several professional groups, that ran the gamut from academ- including the American Educational ics to world affairs. Research Association and the New At the end of this semester, England Educational Research Rubovits will call it quits and retire Organization (NEERO). to a life filled with various inter- His major teaching responsibil- ests, including fly fishing, motorcy- ities included educational, indus- cling, travel with his wife and col- trial, adolescent and behavioral psy- league, Pamela C. Rubovits, also a chology at the undergraduate and professor of psychology at RIC, and graduate levels. He developed spe- friends who have “come in and out” cialized courses in the psychology of the luncheon group through the of sports, creative problem solving, years. motivation in the workplace, adult Also retiring this semester (and psychology and organizational their start dates) are Clyde C. behavior management. In 1981 he received the College’s “I’ve always felt pretty Distinguished Teaching Award. “The opportunity to work with strongly about con- students has always been a priority with me. The part I’ll miss most is tributing to the com- the kids,” Rubovits assures. munity, the notion of While explaining that “research was not my thing,” his involvement THE COMPLETE ANGLER: Jim Rubovits, with fly fishing rod, is mounted giving back. I’ve had over a period of many years with on his BMW and ready for retirement. (What’s News Photo by Gordon E. NEERO as a conference director Rowley) a pretty good life.” and board member resulted in its — Rubovits naming a research award in his honor. vice president John Foley, who, upon fessor of computer information systems. Both have been members of The Jim Rubovits Best Paper being inflicted with MS, had asked Rubovits if he knew of anyone who the Faculty Center luncheon group. Slicker, professor of elementary Award will be made at the organi- would serve on the board. That, and the fact that his wife education (1969); Diana L. zation’s 2002 annual conference in relented and, in fact, gave him a Mulberry, assistant to the director Northampton, Mass., in April. “Yeah, me!” he told Foley. check to buy his first bike — a of Continuing Education (1973), “There’s an irony in that,” he says He met his wife, the former BMW 850 cc 1986 R8ORT. Helen A. Feole, senior teller in with just the hint of a smile. He Pamela Charles of Philadelphia, the Development Office (1973), and adds, however, that the naming of while both were studying for their “I secretly think she took out a Gail Davis, associate director of the award after him is “something doctorates in psychology at Illinois. life insurance policy on me right athletics (1976). that’s meant quite a bit to me.” She joined him on the RIC faculty then and there!” he says. Together with Rubovits, they “I’ve always felt pretty strongly in 1974. Rubovits doesn’t “go on these long have performed approximately 145 about contributing to the commu- “One of the real joys of this job cross-country rides” that Betres, years of service. is that we’ve worked together. It’s Costa and others do, but occa- sionally on weekends he’ll ride to A native of Chicago, Rubovits been good for us and I think it’s “The opportunity to nearby Connecticut. attended the University of been good for the College. Michigan at Ann Arbor for two work with students “When counting the time we’ve Other regular trips include camp- years before flunking out, an expe- worked together, you could say we’ve ing each October and fly fishing rience, he feels, that has given has always been a pri- been married longer than most peo- and golfing junkets each spring him a deeper understanding of stu- ority with me. The part ple,” he quips. to Pennsylvania. Of course, both dents. Over the years, the couple has include members from that luncheon group. “I flunked out of college and I’ll miss most is the traveled extensively from their home got into plenty of hot water with in Foster to France, Italy, Ireland “These social relationships have my parents,” says Rubovits, who kids.” — Rubovits and Asia. Then there were the “lun- been very important to me,” says recalls having to drive home after- cheon crowd” trips. Rubovits, emphasizing that “they ward. In 1990 there was the “hometown are colleagues” as though no higher nity, the notion of giving back. lap” that saw the Rubovits and accolade could be given. “I stopped at a trout fishing farm I’ve had a pretty good life,” says a number of their RIC colleagues Perhaps a comment written by somewhere in Michigan where I Rubovits, who, in addition to his ser- spend a portion of the summer one of his students best sums it spent the afternoon fishing before I vice with NEERO, has been heavily motoring in five cars to each other’s up: “My first impression (of you) went home to face my parents. So, involved with volunteer work in two hometowns. Ten years later they got was that you were a dry sarcastic fishing has always been a comfort other areas. to me.” together again for a tour of the old teacher and I thought the semester He’s served on the board of the was going to be a long one. Three years later, he earned his Route 66 (Chicago to Los Angeles), Rhode Island Muscular Sclerosis made famous in the early TV show “Boy, was I wrong! bachelor’s degree in psychology at Society since 1985 and just com- MacMurray College in Jacksonville, and its song, the words of which go “Your sense of humor is one of the pleted a six year term on the Rhode “Get your kicks on Route 66!” Ill., then a master’s and doctorate Island Supreme Court Disciplinary best; the semester was too short, About two years ago Rubovits in educational psychology at the Board. The board hears complaints and I am going to miss you a lot!!!” took up motorcycling, thanks to the University of Illinois at Urbana about lawyers who might have acted A retirement reception will be encouragement of colleagues James where he served as a research unethically, says Rubovits. held for Rubovits Wednesday, on assistant and later instructor. J. Betres, professor of elementary Dec. 12, from 12:30 to 2 p.m. in — His activity in the MS Society education, and Crist H. Costa, pro- A short stint as a visiting faculty was prompted by former College where else — the Faculty Center. Page 4– What’s News, Monday, Dec. 3, 2001 Foundation & Alumni Affairs Foundation News RIC scholarship honors fire

December is On Nov. 27, Julie E. Heylin victims Deborah Griffin/family often a time of joined our staff as Manager of transition, and Gift Processing Systems and Donor It has been nearly one year since Elementary school. the Division Information. Reporting directly to Deborah Griffin, a music education Griffin was a talented vocalist and will undergo the Foundation’s chief fiscal officer, student at the College, and four of her had a passion for opera. She intended an important Julie will be responsible for gift entry, five children, died tragically in a fire to teach music in the Providence pub- one this gift acknowledgement, donor prospect that ripped through their Providence lic school system. Griffin’s children – month. Helen research, and other campaigns for home on Dec. 8, 2000. Ricaldo, 14; Corinthia, 11; Christian 8; Feole, who has Rhode Island College related events. To honor their memory, a Deborah and Lucas, 7 – were also budding tal- served the Julie, who Griffin Family Memorial Scholarship ents that several teachers at the Flynn Fo u n d a t i o n holds a BA in has been established in the Rhode school were eyeing for future produc- and the Offices public and com- Island College tions. of Devel- munity service Foundation. The Griffin schol- Marguerite M. Brown, opment and studies with a Scholarship fund- arship will give stu- Vice President for Alumni Affairs concentration in raising efforts will dents from Development & in a number of non-profit man- begin with a benefit Providence public College Relations capacities for agement and a concert at the E.W. schools the oppor- over 28 years, minor in busi- Flynn Elementary tunity for private will retire on Dec. 28. Helen has pro- ness studies School - the school instrumental or vocal vided support for nine vice presidents from Providence attended by the instruction. Awards and directors of development during College, joins us Griffin children – on will be based on her tenure at the College, and repre- from Prevent JULIE HEYLIN 220 Blackstone Street talent and financial sents the institutional history of this B l i n d n e s s in Providence on Dec. need. division. Massachusetts where she served as 7 at 7 p.m. Members “They were such a The original ledgers of the community services and marketing of Beavertail Opera special family,” said Foundation are written in Helen’s director. Productions and stu- Kim Cotter-Lemus hand, and she often reminds me that She is involved in a variety dents from Flynn who taught the when she began her record keeping, of community activities, including School will perform Griffin children in the Foundation VIPS Providence, Special Olympics, the music of Gilbert her music classes and had total assets Samaritan’s of RI, and the Southside and Sullivan. worked with Deborah of $33,000. Community Land Trust. We are Members of Griffin when Griffin Providence’s legisla- volunteered her ser- If I ever need delighted to welcome Julie to the DEBORAH GRIFFIN tive, educational and vices for school pro- to know some- development team! (File photo) thing about a religious communities ductions. “This schol- fund the Foun- formed this committee to set up the arship is just one way we can help dation has held A word about year-end giving. The scholarship at RIC and organize fund- the children of Providence develop for several next mailing of the Annual Fund raising events. Serving on the commit- their talents and fulfill their dreams. decades, or a appeal will arrive at your home tee are: Thomas Lawlor, adjunct pro- Deborah understood how important donor calls and around Dec. 7. We know that many fessor of music at RIC; Jill Lawlor; this is. It would make her happy to inquires about a organizations are appealing to you at Maureen Bracewell; Senator David know we will now be doing this in her gift made in the HELEN FEOLE this time of year, and recognize that Igliozzi; Representative Steven Smith; honor.” early 1980s, I many need your help and assistance. Representative Aisha W. Abdullah- can count on Helen to remember Should you choose to support the Odiase; Sister Ann Keefe; Reverend Those interested in donating to the the details or, more importantly, College, this appeal provides an James Lewis; Councilman John Deborah Griffin Family Scholarship to remember where the details are opportunity to make a gift before the Igliozzi; Councilwoman Balbina Young; Fund or needing more information stored! close of the tax year. All gifts to the Senator Charles Walton; and Kim can contact the Rhode Island College Cotter-Lemus, music teacher at Flynn Foundation at 456-8105. On Dec. 14, at noon in Alumni Annual Fund support student schol- Lounge, we will gather to express arships, faculty research, and alumni our thanks at a luncheon in Helen’s activities and publications. honor. Please feel free to drop in, or We count on your gift to provide to send your best wishes at her office the measure of excellence in all of in Alumni House. these areas.

While we bid goodbye to a long time All of us in the Division of valued employee, we welcome a new Development and College Relations face to the Foundation and Alumni wish you and your family a safe, Offices. peaceful, and joyous holiday season.

police for the security of state prison- Where are they? ers in court and hospital settings. On occasion, he is required to travel out Continued from page 1 of state and even out of the country to transport prisoners. name each of them along with their He is a graduate of the Rhode individual ranks, providing a long list Island Municipal Police Academy. of mentors. DiPadua says that in the perfor- The husband-and-wife team mance of his duties “marshal arts 2001 PHONATHON CALLERS recently established a marshal arts helps me a great deal.” school in their hometown of Johnston He explains that when you are a Record-breaking phonathon collects and are excited about the prospect marshal arts practitioner “you should of introducing others to the world of be a role model,” displaying such char- pledges of $117,000 marshal arts. acteristics as good judgement and In addition to his RIC degree in tact. by Nancy Hoogasian management, Gary has two associate “You should avoid confrontation, if Hard work and persistence paid amounted to $6,984. degrees from the Community College at all possible. If defense is justified, off. After five weeks of calling the Caller Suzanne Kahrs ’03 said, “It of Rhode Island — in business admin- you should use only the amount of College’s alumni, student phonathon was beneficial to speak with alumni. istration and applied science in tech- force necessary to control the situa- callers collected a record-breaking I got an insight as to what they felt nical studies. tion,” he stresses. $117,000 in pledges toward the annual they obtained both educationally and He has over 11 years experience “My goal is to constantly strive to fund goal of $338,000. personally from the College. I learned in law enforcement, serving as a learn, improve, excel and instruct in As callers for the event, students that what I share with many of them high security officer for the state the martial arts, passing down the also had the chance to speak with is an appreciation of the excellent edu- Department of Corrections at the ancient traditions to dedicated prac- and share their own experiences with cation Rhode Island College offers.” Adult Correctional Institutions, then titioners,” he says. alumni. The funds collected from the pho- as a state marshal recently trans- A man of conviction, he seems to Top callers included Thom Lawrence nathon help support alumni scholar- ferred to the Rhode Island State draw his outer and inner strengths ’01, who collected the most pledges at ships to qualified students, faculty Sheriff’s Department. from the marshal arts and weight $12,244, and Susan Fiero ’01, who col- research and development projects, In this current position, he serves training, church attendance and Bible lected the most increases in gifts for and alumni-related activities like as liaison between state and local reading. a total of $717. Fiero’s total pledges Homecoming and class reunions. What’s News, Monday, Dec. 3, 2001 – Page 5 Alumna Emily Harrington tells her RIC’s MPAc program entrepreneurial success story

by Ellen Weaver-Paquette off to good start

by David Filipek Emily Harrington, chair and named one of America’s fastest grow- founder of Qualified Resources, Inc., a ing privately held businesses by Inc. Rhode Island College’s new Master of most applicants right now. The pro- full service staffing agency with offices magazine for 2000. Harrington has of Professional Accountancy (MPAc) gram has also become registered in Cranston and Pawtucket, returned been hailed by Providence Business program is off to a successful start, with the Certified Financial Planner to Rhode Island News as one with approximately 14 students Board of Standards (CFP Board). The College on Nov. of the largest enrolled in the program for the spring CFP designation is the most widely 15 as a guest and fastest 2002 semester. In existence for only recognized financial planning creden- of the Career growing staff- a year, this enrollment is very typical tial in the United States. D e v e l o p m e n t ing compa- for a new graduate program, and Schweikart also said that he is con- Center to speak nies in Rhode right on target for an initial fident that the business program on the topic of Island. class of 15 to at RIC will soon become “Entrepreneurial Harrington 20 students, a School of Management Success.” a t t e n d e d according to & Technology, pending A native of the Rhode Island J a m e s approval by the Board P h i l i p p i n e s , College from Schweikart, of Governors of Higher Harrington has 1 9 7 2 - 7 4 director of the Education. This overcome many before return- Center for should elevate the obstacles facing ing to the M a n a g e m e n t status of all pro- entrepreneurs, Philippines to and Technology, grams in the including financ- complete her which includes this Center and ing and business e d u c a t i o n . graduate program increase pub- at RIC. According lic awareness m a n a g e m e n t , She is active to Schweikart, this of what RIC dominance of in Filipino enrollment comes pri- has to offer. national chains, a c h a r i t a b l e marily from RIC stu- W h i l e changing econ- associations dents who have completed there might omy and an OLD FRIENDS Emily Harrington, left, and and numer- Dolores Passarelli ’ 74 reunite on campus. the undergraduate account- be other pro- evolving market- ous business ing program, since the new grams offered place. Beyond associations. MPAc program has not yet been elsewhere that can be used by that, she has faced issues of race, Students and faculty attended marketed significantly beyond the prospective CPAs, none can match language, gender and cultural differ- the presentation scheduled before RIC campus. the value provided by a state-run ences. recruiters arrived in the Career “We are excited about the future of institution such as RIC, according to She started her business from her Development Center/OASIS office this program, since it is the newest Schweikart. home in Warwick eight years ago to interview seniors for prospective graduate program of this type in the The MPAc program at RIC is taught with a $22,000 investment. Qualified employment. This one-day recruit- state, and was specifically designed by full time professors who also have Resources is now a multi-million dol- ment event precedes the four week for those entering the CPA profession practical experience in their fields, lar enterprise expected to double in spring recruitment program slated who need 150 hours of education to as well as several highly qualified sales by 2004. for March 1-8, 18-29, April 1-12, and become certified,” said Schweikart. adjunct professors, who teach special- The program contains two concen- ized courses in their respective fields. Harrington earned the Rhode the Rhode Island Teacher Job Fair on April 19. Additional recruitment trations, one in Personal Financial For information on the MPAc pro- Island Small Business Planning and another in Accounting gram, contact Lori Martin at 456-8009. Administration’s “2000 Entrepreneur in various school systems is scheduled for late April. Information Systems, although the Applications are now being accepted of the Year” award. Her company was PFP track is the overwhelming choice for spring enrollment. Fidelity Investments welcomes leaders in higher education

by Holly Jensen current and future financial service related events and activities, organiz- In addition, Fidelity Investments Assistant Manager marketplace,” said Joseph Pratt, direc- ing alumni chapters for associates, works to enhance the curriculum at of Communications tor of college relations at Fidelity developing joint community service several of the institutions through Fidelity Investments Investments in Smithfield. initiatives with the schools, as well certification programs and profes- Fidelity Investments recently Throughout Rhode Island, Fidelity as on-campus recruiting. sional development opportunities. hosted its 5th Annual Higher Investments is participating in college- Education Dinner at its office in Smithfield. The event celebrated the diverse relationships between Fidelity Investments and the higher education leadership in Rhode Island. Over 70 attendees visited the Salem Street office, including presidents from six Rhode Island colleges and universities, local government officials and Fidelity senior management. The dinner included a keynote presentation from Steven Akin, president of Fidelity Capital, the new business development arm of Fidelity Investments. Akin provided an over- view of several Fidelity Capital businesses, including the World Trade Center in Boston, Seaport Hotel, Boston Coach, Veritude, Charitable Gift Fund, OPserver Inc., and Advisor Technology Services, LLC. Also featured were Ellyn McColgan, president of Fidelity Financial Intermediary Services and David Weinstein, Fidelity’s chief of administration. The annual event is part of Fidelity’s initiative to develop an integrated partnership with key higher education institutions in Rhode Island. UNITED LEADERS: Rhode Island government officials and higher education leaders met with Fidelity Investments “Fidelity Investments values our senior management during the firm’s 5th Annual Higher Education Dinner. Standing (from left): John Yena, presi- relationship with the colleges and dent, Johnson and Wales University; Fred Henning, president, Fidelity Corporate Services; John Nazarian, president, universities throughout the state. We Rhode Island College; Ronald Machtley, president, Bryant College; William Irons, Rhode Island Senate Majority are working together to develop short Leader; Steven Akin, president, Fidelity Capital; Thomas Sepe, president, Community College of Rhode Island. and long-term goals and outcomes Seated (from left): Steven Elterich, president, Fidelity eBusiness; Ellyn McColgan, president, Fidelity Financial that address the issues facing the Intermediary Services; Governor Lincoln Almond; David Weinstein, Chief of Administration, Fidelity Investments; Father Philip Smith, president, Providence College. Page 6– What’s News, Dec. 3, 2001 Let's do lunch!

he Take-a-Professor-to-Lunch Program is a popular way for Tfaculty and students to get to know each other in an informal setting. The program began in 1995 at the suggestion of Charles Marzzacco, professor of physical science. This semester’s program was held during the week of Nov. 12. A student or small group of students goes to the dining center office, fills out a form and receives lunch vouchers for each student and each professor. Students are also permitted to invite a RIC staff member who has been helpful to them in some way. Here are just a few of this semester’s participants:

SEEN FROM THE BALCONY of Donovan Dining Center are (from left) sophomore Nicole Turner, junior Cara Collins, senior Kristen Oliver, James Bierden of mathematics and computer science, and sophomore Nicole Simore.

LABORATORY COORDINATOR of biology, Victoria Hittinger (standing) joins her hosts (from left) junior Jenn Marti and sophomores Carrie Raines and Jaclene Ciocca.

TENOR SAX PLAYER Jason St. Germain, a freshman, dines with jazz musician and music faculty member Greg Abate.

THE CREATOR of the program, Charles Marzzacco of physical sciences, has lunch with members of his “two top classes.” From left, senior and researcher Memeh Kizekai, Marzzacco, juniors Carla Moreira and Karen Robinson, and seniors Marisa DiDoneto and Brigid Bucci.

Photos and text by Gordon E. Rowley TWO PROFESSORS: Senior Corinne Piner treats Barry Gilbert (left) and Peter Glanz, both of physical sciences, to lunch. What’s News, Monday, Dec. 3, 2001 – Page 7 ’Tis the season for giving

he holiday season is always a busy time in the RIC Chaplain’s Office. Canned goods Tand packages for baskets are collected before Thanksgiving and Christmas. In addition, a FOOD DEPOT: Sopho- “Giving Tree,” set up in Donovan Dining Center, is an more Samantha Hedden opportunity for people to donate toys to needy children. prepares to send out What’s News offers a glimpse of these charitable the Thanksgiving bas- works. kets. Each year Lorraine Barnes, the secretary of nearby St. Teresa’s Church, sends the Chaplains’ Office a list of about a dozen needy families – no names just the number of persons in each. Then various offices and departments on campus “adopt” a family and prepare a basket for them. For Thanksgiving, the largest family, with 10 members, was adopted by the Office of Security and Safety.

LOADING UP one of the College’s vans is sophomore Nicholas Lafreniere.

SANTA’S HELPER Joan Barden, secretary, with some of the holiday toys collected by the Chaplains’ Office through “The Giving Tree.”

A VERY THANKFUL Lorraine Barnes, St. Teresa’s secretary, and Deacon UNLOADING: The College van arrives at St. Mike Napolitano, College chaplain, go over a list of the bounty. Teresa of Avila Church on Manton Avenue. Page 8– What’s News, Monday, Dec. 3, 2001 On-line services now available to students and faculty

ang up the telephone. Don’t this task to be as convenient as even think about waiting in it could be for students,” said Records office introduces new Ha long line. Registering for James Dorian, acting director of courses, adding or dropping the Records Office. “It provides feature to college website a class, getting transcripts or check- immediacy and functionality that ing student account information is as the phone system didn’t have,” easy as turning on your computer. Here’s a tip for you…go to the said. She explained this would be A new student on-line services added Dorian. RIC web page, click on Academics, most helpful in the cases of students who have not satisfied all link is now available on the Rhode The phone registration system Records Office, then Records, and a is still active for anyone choosing valuable bit of information for stu- degree requirements when grad- Island College website for students, faculty, staff and department uation approaches, or to inform a dents to access course, grade and to use that method. The consulting firm of KPMG chairs will appear at the top left new department chair on critical account information from any com- corner of the page. issues, especially if he or she has puter on or off campus. worked with Management Information Services and other The “Tip of the Week” was intro- not had any formal advisement This same website service will training. administrative departments at the duced to improve the advisement soon be available for faculty to process at the College and provide “Hopefully, this feature will post grades and view their sched- College to set up RIC’s on-line sys- information on College policies, pro- become a frequently used resource,” ules and class rosters. tem. cedures and standards for com- she added. A letter mailed to active degree “The next major release of mencement. A new tip will be posted The “Tip of the Week” currently students at the start of the semes- PeopleSoft, scheduled to be imple- each Monday and will remain in appears only on the Records Office website. Web manager Karen ter informed them of the service mented next year, is entirely web- place for the week. based, so we felt it was important All tips will be archived for future Rubino is working on a program to and provided them with an opera- reference. include it as part of the newly tor identification code and pass- to allow web access to services such as student registration as The effort is one of many initia- created student on-line services word to connect to the service so tives at the College to accommodate website used for registration and they could use it immediately. soon as possible,” said Richard Prull, assistant vice president for the growing reliance on electronic to access grades, transcripts and The service was tested with a course schedules. information services. communication to students and fac- number of incoming freshmen dur- ulty. Riley-Wilcox said the idea came ing last summer’s orientation. A reminder about the service “It is my hope that the College to her as part of a conscious effort The service is available for cur- will be sent from the Records community will use this feature to continually improve the advise- rently enrolled degree students Office in advance of summer/fall as a way to become more knowl- ment process and avoid the pitfalls but will eventually be available 2002 registration. edgeable about the College’s policies of students being misinformed. “I see the same problems and to all degree and non-degree stu- Previously in Roberts Hall, the and procedures,” said Teresa Riley- Records Office has moved to the Wilcox, senior recorder/advisor and frustrations of students year after dents. originator of the Tip of the Week. year and decided it was time to “Improving services to students lower level of Building 4 on the east campus. “The messages are meant to give take a proactive approach via a was the impetus to get this ser- students and faculty a heads-up on medium that is so widely used vice up and running. We wanted If only the DMV would make things so convenient! what’s expected of them, to reduce these days, so students will get the the consequences of not acting on most out of their educational expe- such matters early on,” Riley-Wilcox rience” she explained. Study Abroad Martin’s partnership program for months. to Australia with 20 other American Continued from page 1 teacher preparation studies. No students have expressed inter- students as part of the AustraLearn The Ridgway Shinn study abroad ested in traveling to the Middle East program based in Colorado. the visits, students attend classes, scholarship program is another RIC at this time, which is “not surprising,” Quiray described her experience as visit public schools, and learn about offering which makes grant awards according to Motte. “enlightening.” the local culture and environment. to students for international studies The “It’s not The program with St. Martin’s programs upon acceptance of competi- United just the College also offers two internet forums tive academic proposals. Kingdom is American to share ideas and cultural experi- Motte said that students could also the top way any- ences in teaching reading and science contact other American colleges and choice more.” to elementary age children via an universities for study abroad pro- because lan- “I was overseas teaching experience. Stieglitz grams if they want to study in a loca- guage and always conducts a forum for students from tion that is not offered by RIC, though communica- curious both countries that are completing a this process is usually more expensive. tion meth- about course in reading methodology. Greg Many foreign universities have out- ods are other cul- Kniseley, of the department of elemen- reach programs available to American similar to tures so tary education, conducts a methods students, which are generally less America’s, when I forum for teaching science. Three stu- expensive, but offer little assistance and the heard for travel university about the arrange- system is study ments, comparable. abroad pro- meal Motte says HANGING OUT at the Tate Modern Gallery of Art gram, I plans and that these in England are Courtney Labbe, Esther Gonzalez decided to accommo- partner- and Daniel Spero. (Photo by Rich Weiner) find out dations ships make more infor- that are for an easier transition for students mation, then took advantage of it. I covered studying abroad for the first time. would encourage anyone who is inter- under the Ireland is the second international ested to do the same,” Quiray said. RIC pro- choice, with Italy and Spain running “And try to go somewhere you prob- grams. closely behind. ably wouldn’t go to on your own,” she Specific Most students have a preference advised. programs to study in Motte said for inde- European that many pendent countries students who study or because of an study abroad specific affinity to fam- become research ily ancestry. “repeat cus- GATHERED AT KING'S COLLEGE in Cambridge are (left to right) programs Maria tomers” and R.J. Whittaker; Robin Christy; Daniel Spero; Rachel Hughes; have been Quiray, a opt for a sec- Ronald Volpe; Esther Gonzalez; Courtney Labbe and William developed Ridgway ond and even Dorry IV. for stu- Shinn scholar- third experi- dents as ship recipient ence, usually dents from RIC are scheduled to teach needed. and communi- wanting to try in British schools this spring as part Financial aid can be applied to cations major a more adven- of the St. Martin’s exchange program. study abroad programs as long as who will be turous cul- The College offers several options credits earned overseas are transfer- graduating in tural experi- for students interested in interna- able back to RIC. May, returned ence the next tional study programs: the London RIC currently has 16 students study- from Australia VISITING STONEHENGE at Salisbury Plain, time. Course held during the summer for ing abroad in the United Kingdom, on Nov. 18 England, are Alexandra Lewis and Michael For more six credits in conjunction with South Ireland, Australia, Italy, Spain, France, after spending Zompa. information Bank University; Cuernavaca Mexico Brazil, Ghana and South Africa. the semester on any of modern language program for four Fifteen to 20 RIC students sign up for finishing her RIC’s study abroad programs, contact credits during the winter break and study abroad programs each semes- general education studies at LaTrobe Mark Motte at 456-8378 or email summer months; and the RIC/St. ter; 30 or more during the summer University in Melbourne. She traveled [email protected].

BLACK GREEN What’s News, Monday, Dec. 3, 2001 – Page 9 Athletics From the athletic Gail Davis to retire on Dec. 29 director’s desk the women’s programs. Some of the which is a cornerstone of the facility *I am pleased by Scott Gibbons teams only had two players and we renaissance at the College. to announce that Sports Information Director had to concentrate on recruiting.” Professor Anne “We wanted to include modern Carty of the Gymnastics was the last sport offices, a training room, expanded nursing depart- o much has happened in the Davis gave up coaching, stepping coaches’ offices and a weight room in ment has been world of women’s intercol- down in 1995. “I felt it was time to addition to new classroom spaces. A appointed by legiate athletics, and Rhode let some ‘new blood’ takeover.” She lot of those areas were just ‘impro- S has continued to stay involved with vised’ in the old Walsh gym.” C o l l e g e Island College’s Gail Davis President John has seen it all. On Dec. 29, Associate the sport and she stills helps out with When current Director of Athletics Nazarian to Director of Athletics Davis will call NCAA National Collegiate Regional Don Tencher came on board in 1995, serve the it a career, stepping down after 25 and National Championships each Davis resumed her duties as associ- Department of years and three months of service to year. She has judged gymnastics com- ate athletic director and focused pri- Donald E. Tencher Intercollegiate RIC student-athletes. petitions worldwide, but has recently marily on athletic compliance, which Director, A t h l e t i c s , concentrated on the Rhode Island ensures every RIC student-athlete A native of Philadelphia, Davis first high school scene. Intercollegiate Intramurals and became involved with sports while is in good standing with the NCAA. Athletics, Intramurals Recreation as its at Frankford High School, where She has Her respon- and Recreation NCAA Faculty she participated in field hockey, bas- twice served as sibilities also A t h l e t i c s ketball, softball, swimming and her RIC’s Interim included over- Representative. The Faculty Athletics favorite sport: gymnastics. “Some of Director of seeing RIC’s Representative position is an appoint- my closest friends are my high school Athletics, in fleet of ath- ment mandated by the National classmates,” Davis says. “We still get 1980-81 when letic vans and Collegiate Athletic Association for each together and have reunions to this then A.D. Bill cars, which institution’s CEO to appoint. day.” Baird took the allows the C o l l e g e ’ s teams to Carty will act as a liaison between the Upon her graduation in 1959, Development travel and the NCAA, the Little East Conference and she headed off to East Stroudsburg Officer’s posi- coaches to the College. She has been a member University. Over the next four years tion for a year recruit. of the College’s staff since 1973 when Davis was exposed to a variety of dif- and a half, and she joined the nursing department as ferent sports. She competed in field Davis will then again for relocate to an instructor. She was appointed as an hockey and archery, as well as per- a three-year assistant professor in 1975, an associ- forming on a traveling, co-ed, exhi- Ocean City, stretch from New Jersey in ate professor in 1992 and as a profes- bition gymnastics team. During her 1992 until sor in 1995. Additionally, she has served junior year she had the opportunity the near 1995. It was future after as the director of the Nursing Resource to learn the sport of lacrosse. during that Lab since 1995. spending the Davis graduated in 1963 with a time period past 16 years Carty was born in Baltimore, but has bachelor’s degree in physical edu- that she helped in Cranston. lived in the Ocean State most of her life. cation and immediately embarked guide RIC “I’m not really sure what I’ll look to She has an undergraduate degree from on a teaching career. Her first job Athletics through perhaps its most do next. I will probably stay involved Salve Regina University, an M.S. from was at Fels Junior High School difficult hour. with the sport of gymnastics in one Boston College and a doctorate from in Philadelphia where she taught “Everybody around here remem- way or another. I would really like to Boston University. She has been active health and physical education for one bers January 5, 1992 when Walsh travel. I have some close friends who on the RIC campus by serving on var- semester. She then moved on to the Gymnasium burned down. With no live in South Africa and have never ious committees. She has also been Philadelphia High School for Girls in gym, what do you do? We immedi- had the time to visit them. I have involved in countless professional orga- February of 1964, where she taught ately got on the phone to all of the family all over the country and it will nizations. Despite her busy professional and coached until 1967. other schools in the area. URI gave be nice to be able to visit them.” life, Carty is also involved in a number It was in 1967 that Davis entered us some old uniforms to replace the As for her career, Davis says, “What of community service activities. From the world of intercollegiate athletics. ones that were lost. We were able to I am most proud of is that I think I 1998-2000 she served on the College’s Davis had been coaching and judg- use Providence College’s gym. Then can appreciate and treat all sports Athletic, Intramural and Recreation ing gymnastics for several years we used Our Lady of Providence for equally. I think I have been able to Policy Committee. and, through her connections, was the basketball, wrestling and wom- make a positive contribution to Rhode offered a graduate assistant’s posi- en’s volleyball teams.” I look forward to working with Carty as Island College Athletics. One of the tion at Southern Connecticut State “Things weren’t easy for the staff biggest changes [in RIC Athletics] is we continue our journey towards mak- University. “Muriel Grosfeld [U.S. ing the Rhode Island College Athletic either. The athletic offices were that student-athletes are seeking us Olympic Gymnast] had mentioned bounced around from the Student out now. We have a good reputation, Program one of the best in New the position to me and it was some- England! Union, to Clarke Science to eventu- good programs and our facilities have thing I really wanted to do,” Davis ally the Adams Library. Most of the improved dramatically.” *In conjunction with our feature article recalls. “I had taken courses over paperwork and computers were lost, “Athletics is such a vital part of the this week, I want to take the time to wish the summers at both the University but everyone pulled together to get College and we work with many other Associate Athletic Director Gail Davis of Oregon and at the University of through it.” offices on campus. I have enjoyed the best of luck in her retirement. Gail Wisconsin and I wanted to pursue Davis oversaw much of the day-to- being part of committees and learn- has served the College for 25 years as my masters degree more actively.” day activity at that time. Although ing about other areas.” an administrator and coach. Also, I want Davis was a G.A. at SCSU until she began a sabbatical in May of to thank Gail for all of her support dur- Although Davis is leaving RIC, 1970 when she earned her masters 1992, an unexpected twist occurred: ing my tenure as athletic director. Best she has left an indelible mark on degree in education. The staff was Bill Baird retired. She returned of luck! impressed with her enough to hire the many coaches, student-athletes to assume leadership of the depart- and administrators she’s worked with *We wish long-time Community her on the spot for a full-time fac- ment in July. Davis was involved in ulty position. In addition to her gym- over the past 25 years. She will be College of Rhode Island Athletic Director, much of the planning of the current missed. Basketball Coach and RIC Alumnus, Vin nastics coaching duties, Davis taught Intercollegiate Athletics Building, Cullen ’55, a most successful final sea- fencing, golf and gymnastics classes. son. Cullen has announced that after “That was a great experience. It 36 years and 700-plus wins (he actu- allowed me to begin my career in ally has seven more to go to reach this higher education and as an intercol- amazing plateau), this year will be his legiate coach. I also made some life- Sports Roundup last. long friends.” In 1976, Davis felt she needed a new challenge after nine years at Men’s Basketball Southern Connecticut. She began Head Coach Mike Kelly’s team is 0-3 overall and has yet to see action in the Davis Fete applying for jobs and landed at RIC. Little East Conference. Kevin Payette leads the team in scoring, averaging Little did Davis know that would be 11.0 points per game. her final career move for the next Women’s Basketball A retirement reception and dinner quarter of a century. “I was ready Head Coach Mike Kelley’s team in 1-2 overall and has yet to see action in the honoring Gail Davis will be held to make a move at that time. RIC Little East Conference. Monyca Vickers leads the team in scoring, averaging at The Little Inn in Johnston on gave me the opportunity to get more 11.7 points per game. Monday, Dec. 17 beginning at 5 involved on the administrative side p.m. of athletics.” Wrestling During her tenure, Davis coached Head Coach Jay Jones’ Anchormen have competed in two tournaments so far Tickets are $25 each. For more infor- both the softball and women’s tennis this season, placing 10th (15 teams) with 56 points at the Roger Williams mation or to purchase tickets, please teams, but she will always be remem- Invitational on Nov. 10 and 14th (18 teams) with 26 points at the Doug Parker contact the RIC Athletic Department bered for her coaching of the wom- Invitational held at Springfield College on Nov. 17. Mike Riley leads the team at 456-8007. en’s gymnastics team. “Back then, it with a 9-3 record at 133 lbs. was a real challenge to build some of Page 10– What’s News, Monday, Dec. 3, 2001 RIC Symphony to feature World-class trombonist George international soloist Eric Ruske Masso to perform

Edward Markward will lead the Named associate principal horn of He has toured with the Israel in Chamber Music Rhode Island College Symphony the Cleveland Orchestra at the Chamber Orchestra in Tel Aviv and Orchestra and internationally age of 20, Ruske’s impressive solo throughout Israel. His recitals have Series acclaimed French horn soloist Eric career began when he won the 1986 been presented in such venues as the Ruske in a concert Monday, Dec. 10, Young Concert Artists International Louvre in Paris, the 92nd Street Y at 8 p.m. in Sapinsley Hall in the Auditions at age 22. in New York, the Kennedy Center in Nazarian Center for the Performing In 1987, he won First Prize in Washington D.C., and Dukes Hall in Arts. the American Horn Competition, London. Ruske will be featured with and in 1988, the highest prize An active chamber musician, Ruske the symphony orchestra in Mozart’s in the Concours International has appeared at the Newport Music, Concerto No. 4 in E-flat Major d’Interpretation Musicale in Reims, Les Flaneries Musicales d’Ete’ de and Villanelle France. Reims (France), the OK Mozart for Horn and He gave the International and the Sarasota Music Orchestra by 1980 world festivals. Paul Dukas premiere of He also has performed in the (composer of G u n t h e r Bargemusic series in New York City. the Sorcerer’s S c h u l l e r ’ s He is in demand as both a teacher Apprentice). Concerto for and clinician, having worked at many The pro- Horn and universities in this country, the Royal gram will Orchestra with Academy of Music in London, the open with the San Central Conservatory of Music in Brahms’ pow- A n t o n i o Beijing, the Royal Scottish Academy erful Tragic Orchestra with of Music and Drama in Glasgow, and O v e r t u r e . Schuller con- the College of Music at Seoul National D v o r a k ’ s ducting. University. GEORGE MASSO S y m p h o n y Ruske has A native of LaGrange, Ill., and a No. 8 in G Rhode Island native George Masso, performed as graduate of Northwestern University, Major rounds who has played trombone with the orchestra solo- he has been a recipient of grants out the pro- Big Band elite, will perform with his ist with the from the National Foundation for gram. “The quartet in the Rhode Island College C l e v e l a n d Advancement in the Arts and the symphony is Chamber Music Series Wednesday, Orchestra, the International Institute of Education. Dec. 12, at 1 p.m. in Sapinsley one of the com- B a l t i m o r e He has served on the faculties of Hall in the Nazarian Center for the poser’s most Symphony, the the Cleveland Institute of Music and Performing Arts. B o h e m i a n S h a n g h a i the New England Conservatory of The program will include Cole works, bucolic Broadcasting Music and is currently on the Boston Porter’s “You’d Be So Nice To Come and infused S y m p h o n y Home To,” Harold Arlen’s “Sleeping ERIC RUSK University faculty. Ruske also heads throughout Orchestra, the Bee,” Burnett’s “Melancholy Baby” the horn seminar at the BU with the spirit of his homeland,” says Indianapolis Symphony, the and a trio feature of “Old Folks” and Tanglewood Institute. Markward. Milwaukee Symphony, the Seoul “Three Little Words.” Dvorak conducted the first per- Philharmonic, the Rhode Island General admission tickets are $7; The recital is free and open to the formance with the Prague National Philharmonic and the Boston Pops seniors and non-RIC students, $5; public. Theater Orchestra in 1890. Orchestra. RIC students free. RIC Wind Ensemble records live CD MUSIC of Blue Shades concert HAPPENINGS

The Rhode Island College Wind ents of over 50 student musicians. by Edward Markward Ensemble, conducted by Rob “Producing this CD was a great Franzblau, director of bands, has educational project. It allowed the recorded a compact disc of the Nov. students to experience another level Rhode Island College Chorus and 16 Blue Shades concert. The seven- of making music,” said Franzblau. “It Wind Ensemble, conducted respec- song CD also features guest soloists also gave them a higher level of per- tively by Teresa Coffman and Rob Greg Abate and Greg Wardson on the formance motivation to hear them- Franzblau, remain active this fall. Michel Legrand jazz epic Images. selves during rehearsals then have In addition to their on-campus Other selections include Leonard the opportunity to enhance it for the activities and events mentioned in Bernstein’s Four Dances from West final recording.” the last edition of What’s News, they Side Story, Frank Zappa’s The Dog David Pardini, a senior at the performed in concert at Tiverton High Breath Variations, Frank Ticheli’s College studying graphic arts, was School on Nov. 11. Coffman and Blue Shades, and John Philip Sousa’s commissioned to design the CD Franzblau also worked as clinicians Washington Post March. jacket. with Tiverton High School students The CD will also contain a specially The CD is available only by special in master classes held during the recorded rendition of the Rhode Island order for $15. Orders are now being week prior to the concert. College Alma Mater performed by the taken for early 2002 delivery. Both music teachers at the high RIC Chorus and Wind Ensemble. To order, contact Rob Franzblau school, Richard Vars and Christine The Blue Shades concert played to at the Department of Music, Theatre Johnston, earned their music educa- a full house and showcased the tal- and Dance at 456-9514. tion degrees at RIC. Because of the ROB FRANZBLAU excellent reputation of the school’s music program, RIC frequently places student teachers in music at Tiverton High. Two additional master classes have been scheduled in December for music students. On Friday, Dec. 7, mezzo-soprano Cynthia Munzer of the Metropolitan Opera and a member of the voice faculty at the University of Southern California, will present a class for five RIC voice students at 2 p.m. in the Nazarian Center for the Performing Arts 198. And on Monday, Dec. 10, at noon, internationally acclaimed French horn artist Eric Ruske will present a class for horn students (also in the Nazarian Center 198). Ruske will appear as soloist with the RIC Symphony Orchestra that evening at 8 o’clock in Sapinsley Hall. Call 456-8144 for ticket information. RIC WIND ENSEMBLE What’s News, Monday, Dec. 3, 2001 – Page 11

KAPPA DELTA PI: One hundred and eight RIC students were initiated as new members of Kappa Delta Pi (KDP) at ceremonies in Gaige Hall Nov. 19. Above, Andrea DiCicco, president of the College’s Epsilon Rho Chapter, lights a candle signifying one of the ideals of KDP. The organization is an international honor society of undergraduate and graduate students, teachers and administrators dedicated to excellence in education.

Judith Lynn Stillman (center), professor of music and artist-in-residence at Rhode Island College, is the musical director and pianist of the All Children's Theatre Ensemble's holiday production of Oliver! Featured players are: (clockwise from top) August Fensterer of Rumford, Liana Stillman of Providence, Mathieu Whitman of Cranston, Tristan Viner-Brown of Cumberland, Rebecca Lipman and Sam Adrain of Providence. Performances will be held at the Vartan Gregorian School Dec. 7-16. Call 435-5300 for res- ervations. (Photo by Wrenn Goodrum)

LAST HOLIDAY SEASON: John Salasses, vice president for academic affairs, read Clement Moore’s “A Visit from St. Nicholas” (a.k.a. “The Night Before Christmas”) at the President’s House. A reading of the popular Around the campus Christmas story traditionally follows the tree lighting ceremony during the president’s Holiday Open House. This year’s open house will take place Dec. 18 from 3:30 to 6 p.m. This year’s reader will be Elizabeth Henshaw, assistant professor of elementary education. See page 12 for invitation. (What’s News Photo by Gordon E. Rowley)

MUSIC AND MISTLETOE, the Ocean State Lyric Opera holiday concert for the whole family will feature Rhode Island College alumnus Fredrick Scheff ’83 as tenor in the Dec. 8 (8 p.m.) and Dec. 9 (2 p.m.) shows at the Grant Recital Hall at Brown University. Scheff is one of four vocal- ists who will sing selections that HONORS STUDENTS gather in the Faculty Center Nov. 9 for their annual include Christmas and Hanukkah dinner. Prof. Spencer Hall (front, center) is director of the Honors Program. songs. A special feature will be a Inset, is Kevin Middleton, this year’s Nazarian Merit Scholarship winner. visit from the North Pole for the kids. (What’s News Photos by Gordon E. Rowley) Tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for children under 12. Call 331-6060. Page 12– What’s News, Monday, Dec. 3, 2001 RIC CALENDAR Dec. 3 - Jan, 28, 2002

Nov. 29-Dec. 21 10 Monday 12 Wednesday 13 Thursday Art: “Otherwise Portraits”* by Lauren 8 p.m.—RIC Symphony Orchestra 1 p.m.—Music: George Masso Jazz Holiday Dinner: “It’s a Small World” Fensterstock in Bannister Gallery. with Eric Ruske, French horn**, Quartet* in the Sapinsley Hall in which will be held in DDC. Hors and Edward Markward, conductor, in the Nazarian Center. Part of the d’oeuvres will be served on the mez- 5 Wednesday the Sapinsley Hall in the Nazarian Chamber Music Series. zanine level at 4 p.m. and the dinner Center. General admission is $10. buffet will begin at 4:45 p.m. A tal- 7 p.m.—RIC Annual Art Auction at ent show will follow. Admission price the former Bannister Gallery in the 5:30 to 8 p.m.—Human Rights *Admission Free for the College community is $10 and Art Center. Preview art works at Dinner. Amnesty International and students on the meal plan will have 6 p.m. Donations are welcome. To the Rainbow Alliance will hold a ** Admission discounts for senior one meal’s worth of points deducted arrange for donations, please call the dinner in the Faculty Center to pro- citizens, faculty /staff, RIC and from their board plan. This event is RIC Art Department office, 456-8054. mote awareness of human rights in non-RIC students. proudly presented by the Campus Afghanistan. Anwar Ahady, a pro- Center, Office of Residential Life and 7 Friday fessor at Providence College and a Performing Arts Housing and DDC in conjunction with leader of the Social-Democratic party 8 p.m.—Dance: Winter Concert** Information: 456-8194 the RIC Campus Center Graphics in Afghanistan, will discuss human in Sapinsley Hall in the Nazarian Box Office: 456-8144 Department. rights and the on-going human- Center. General admission $10. itarian situation in Afghanistan. For ticket information email 8 Saturday [email protected]. The cost is Habitat for Humanity work date. $5-RIC students, $7 for non-RIC stu- Sponsored by the Young Alumni Group Meet in front of the Student Union by dents and faculty. 8:15 a.m. Leave approximately 8:30 Open to all alumni & friends of Rhode Island College a.m. and return approximately 3 p.m. Call 456-8168 to register. Rhode Island Community Food Bank Contest

Thursday, Dec. 6, 2001, 5-8 p.m. 104 Hay Street, West Warwick

The Rhode Island Community Food Bank has planned a friendly competition between local college and university alumni clubs culminating in the “Golden Pallet Award,” Sports Events presented to the club who successfully inspects and sorts the most food during the evening shift. Men’s Basketball Tues. Dec. 4 Coast Guard 7:30 p.m. Please help The RIC Young Alumni Group sort food for some of Sat. Dec. 8 at UMASS-Boston * 3 p.m. the 36,000 people served by the food bank each month. Tues. Dec. 11 at Johnson & Wales 7:30 p.m. Wed. Jan. 2 at Warner Southern 6 p.m. Join us for pizza at 5 p.m. We will begin sorting food at 6 p.m. Fri. Jan. 4 at Flagler College Invitational 6/8 p.m. For more information or to RSVP call Shana Murrell Sat. Jan. 5 at Flagler College Invitational 6/8 p.m. at 456-9625 or email [email protected]. Tues. Jan. 8 at Southern Maine * 7:30 p.m. Thurs. Jan. 10 at Bridgewater State 8 p.m. Sat. Jan. 12 Plymouth State * 8 p.m. Tues. Jan. 15 at Western Connecticut * 7:30 p.m. Thurs. Jan. 17 Keene State * 7:30 p.m. Sat. Jan. 19 at Eastern Connecticut * 3 p.m. Tues. Jan. 22 at UMASS-Dartmouth * 7:30 p.m. Sat. Jan. 26 UMASS-Boston * 3 p.m. Celebrate… the tradition of Friendship, Women’s Basketball Tues. Dec. 4 Pine Manor 5:30 p.m. the beauty of the Season, Sat. Dec. 8 at UMASS-Boston * 1 p.m. and a New Year Tues. Dec. 11 at Johnson & Wales 5:30 p.m. of Peace and Happiness Sat. Dec. 15 Keene State * 1 p.m. Mon. Dec. 31 at Warner Southern 1 p.m. Fri. Jan. 4 at Webber Tournament Noon/2 p.m. Join RIC President John Nazarian Sat. Jan. 5 at Webber Tournament Noon/2 p.m. Tues. Jan. 8 at Southern Maine * 5:30 p.m. for a Holiday Open House Sat. Jan. 12 Plymouth State * 6 p.m. Tues. Jan. 15 at Western Connecticut * 5:30 p.m. and tree lighting ceremony. Sat. Jan. 19 at Eastern Connecticut * 1 p.m. Tues. Jan. 22 at UMASS-Dartmouth * 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2001 Sat. Jan. 26 UMASS-Boston * 1 p.m. 3:30- 6 p.m. Wrestling President’s House, RIC campus Wed. Dec. 5 Plymouth State * 7 p.m. Sun. Dec. 9 Yeshiva Noon Sat. Dec. 29 at Citrus Invitational (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) TBA The tree lighting Sun. Dec. 30 at Citrus Duals (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) 10 a.m. will take place Mon. Dec. 31 at Citrus Duals (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) 8:30 a.m. Sat. Jan. 12 Quad-meet with Oneonta State, Wilkes and NYU 11 a.m. outside the President’s Wed. Jan. 16 WPI * 7 p.m. House at 5 p.m. Sat. Jan. 19 at New England Duals (at Wesleyan) 11 a.m. Tues. Jan. 22 Western New England * 7 p.m. followed by a reading Sat. Jan. 26 Tri-meet -New Hampshire at Southern Maine * 6:30 p.m. of “A Visit

Women’s Gymnastics from St. Nick” Sat. Dec. 8 at Bridgeport Noon by Elizabeth Henshaw, Sat. Jan. 19 at SUNY-Brockport Invitational 1 p.m. assistant professor of Fri. Jan. 25 at Ursinus * 6 p.m. ELIZABETH Sat. Jan. 26 Tri-meet with MIT * at Wilson * 1 p.m. elementary education. HENSHAW Men’s & Women’s Indoor Track & Field Sat. Dec. 8 at Harvard Invitational Noon Sat. Jan. 19 at Brandeis Invitational Noon Sat. Jan. 26 at Southern Maine Invitational 1 p.m.

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