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Vol. 25 Issue 7 Circulation over 50,000 January 24, 2005 Highlights RIC is first higher ed institution in nation In the News to offer class on disability law changes RIC first to offer class on Qualified plans, to lighten the paperwork revised disability law by Rob Martin Teacher load and allow more time for teach- ing. R.I. congressional delegation What’s News Managing Editor requirements of the No Child Kane, who oversees due pro- awards College $325,000 Left Behind cess and dispute resolution issues to restore former orphan’s Act with those at RITAP, said that making the The course – currently being of IDEA. And course available is “an example of cottage taught at RIC– is based on the lat- a new pilot the ongoing efforts of the College est revisions to the Individuals Pulitzer Prize winning author IEP program to address the diverse needs and with Disabilities Education Act (awarded to 15 responsibilities of students and Nick Kotz speaks at RIC (IDEA), the landmark federal leg- states) will be educators.” Feb. 3 islation that mandates public edu- an option for As instructor of the class, Kane cation equality for children with Actor-author Ron McLarty ’69 parents and will provide an analysis of each sec- special needs. DAVID KANE takes on new role of novelist educators to tion of the federal statute along with consider. The an in-depth study of the changes to n the morning of Dec. 3, Black History Month events program would create multi-year be carried out at the state and local President Bush signed into IEPs (not to exceed three years), law the Individuals with Features O instead of the traditional one-year Continued on page 7 Disabilities Education Improve- Grad student’s film airs on ment Act of 2004. That afternoon, local PBS television station David Kane’s class at RIC about the RIC Equestrian Club mak- changes in the new law was up and running – making it the first in the ing strides in its second year country of its kind. of existence The three-credit graduate-level course, “IDEA Reauthorized 2004,” Creativity is subject of RIC is facilitated by the Northern Rhode professor’s class Island Collaborative in partnership with RIC. Foundation/Alumni Kane, legal affairs coordinator U pdate on Foundation for the Rhode Island Technical Town Jay by Photo Assistance Project (RITAP) at RIC, activities believes that a course offering on RIC on the ROAD stops in the IDEA reforms is valuable to Florida this month those involved in special educa- tion. Sports “An initiative like this ensures that in Rhode Island, educators and Basketball alumni ceremony families of students with disabili- set for Feb. 19 ties are offered the most current and comprehensive review of the RIC sports live on the opportunities that exist within the Internet special education laws in our coun- Where Are They Now? Chris try and our state,” said Kane. IDEA, a federal law first enacted Blanchette ’98 and Michelle in 1975, mandates that children (Pelletier) Blanchette ’00, ’04 with disabilities have access to a free, appropriate public education Arts/Entertainment that meets their particular needs Boston Symphony Chamber and readies them for a career and independent living. In addition, Players, Jan. 31 the act requires school systems to Growing Stage’s The Chairs, develop Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for students. Feb. 2-6 The latest version of the law cre- Soweto Gospel Choir, Feb. 10 ates increased opportunities to meet the needs of the student pop- RIC Theatre’s To Kill a ulation with disabilities, according Mockingbird, Feb. 17-20 to Kane. One of the significant changes to IDEA is an ability to reach enforce- Index able agreements in a more stream- Looking Back 2 lined manner – if a parent decides The World at RIC 2 to choose that route. The law places “an emphasis on dispute resolu- Focus on Faculty/Staff 2 tion and increased opportunities Foundation/Alumni News 4 for parents and school districts to approach differences of opinions (Not Just) Academically in a less formal setting than tradi- Speaking 5 tional hearings,” explained Kane. Sports 6-7 It also gives parents and teachers more flexibility and control by mak- Faces of RIC 9 ing it easier to make improvements GREAT GOSPEL: The Soweto Gospel Choir, winner of an American Arts/Entertainment 10-11 to a child’s educational program Gospel Music Award for Best Gospel Choir in 2003, will appear at without unnecessary meetings or RIC on Feb. 10 as part of its debut North American tour. See page 11 Dean’s List 14-15 excessive paperwork. The revised to learn more about this exciting ensemble, which features 26 sing- act brings into alignment the Highly ers, musicians and dancers. Page 2 — What’s News, Monday, January 24, 2005 Looking Back The World at RIC

Here at What’s News we will feature historical photos from the Col- This regular feature of What’s the Hermitage lege’s past. Please go to your scrapbooks and send us photos with as News looks at the links between the Museum in St. much information as possible. All photos will be handled carefully and world and Rhode Island College. Petersburg, Rus- returned to sender. The story below was written by sia, two libraries Meradith T. McMunn, professor of in Krakow, the English, who has a particular inter- National Library of Poland in War- est in language and its origins as saw (the only time I have had my well as medieval literature. hand kissed by a librarian), the law When I was a graduate student libraries of Gray’s Inn in London preparing for a career teaching and and the National Assembly in Paris researching medieval literature, I (where I perched on a step ladder imagined that my professional life to photograph the manuscript bal- out of the classroom and lecture anced on a window ledge), a pri- hall would be spent at rare book vate library in Switzerland where repositories such as the British I had to sign a document agreeing Library, the National Library of to pay for “any change in the pres- France, the J. Paul Getty Museum ent condition of the manuscript” and the Pierpont Morgan Library, (whose value was more than twice in quiet rooms lined with priceless that of my house), the elegantly manuscripts. While I have spent furnished living room of a Ger- many happy and occasionally fran- man manuscript collector, and the tic and frustrating hours in these crowded offices of several rare famous institutions, I have also book dealers and auction houses. followed the trails of my research Researching rare medieval art into public and private manuscript objects has sometimes brought me collections all over Western Europe face to face with modern law en- and the U.S., sometimes under con- forcement, another subject not on ditions surprisingly different from my graduate school syllabus. On my expectations. In a small public the Island of Jersey I discovered a library in southern France I had cardboard box in the local histori- to go on a day when the library cal society with glass plate nega- was “closed” so that the librarians tives taken in 1929, now the only could properly supervise me while evidence of a manuscript stolen I sat on a small plastic child’s chair in 1955. My publication of those and examined a beautiful 14th- photographs will help identify the century manuscript on a two-foot manuscript when it emerges from high table. This experience con- obscurity. I have accidentally set off security alarms at Sotheby’s in AT THE SENIOR SEMI-FORMAL on May 23, 1985 at The Castle restaurant in trasted dramatically with a visit to London and the National Library Bristol, Mark Bulger is pleasantly accompanied by Nancyann DePalma and Jena a château where I was installed in of Spain in Madrid (fortunately Marie Carey. According to the 1985 yearbook: “Everyone seemed to have a good an elegant 18th-century salon sur- with no lasting consequences), and time, even the band, who refused to leave when it was time and continued to play rounded by gold framed mirrors I have been personally responsible and congratulate the graduating seniors.” and 16th-century tapestries and seated on a chair with its original for adding two years of jail time 18th-century silk upholstery. to the sentence of a convicted When I began working on a international manuscript thief. Re- study of the 248 illustrated manu- cently, I was asked by Interpol to scripts of the Roman de la Rose, a identify a manuscript which had Focus on Faculty and Staff 13th-century bestseller, I did not been confiscated from a suspected imagine that it would take me to felon in Germany and I was able to Faculty and staff are encouraged to submit items about their profes- 111 public and private collections help restore it to its legal owner in sional endeavors to What’s News, Office of News and Public Relations, in 91 cities in 17 countries and France. Kauffman Center, or email them to [email protected]. 11 states in the U.S., where I have Though these experiences do examined and described more than not conform to my graduate Robin of points for the year 2004. 7,000 manuscript paintings. These school preconceptions of a career Kirkwood Huling placed third in the Rock included some “usual suspects” spent quietly examining ancient Auld, assis- Garden Scene class in an interna- such as rare book libraries at Yale, volumes in hushed surroundings, tant professor tional photography contest spon- Harvard, the University of Illinois, much of my working life has been of health and sored by the North American Rock Notre Dame and Columbia Uni- spent with artistically and intel- physical educa- Garden Society last fall. She won 12 versities, the Henry Huntington lectually beautiful objects, and it tion, presented honorable mentions: three in class Library, three libraries at Cam- has resulted in publications which a workshop to 1 – Portrait of a Plant in the Wild, bridge University, the New York contribute to our knowledge and the Barrington three in class 2 – Natural Scene Public Library, Oxford University’s enjoyment of them. The substance School dept.’s Featuring Wild Plants, four in class Bodleian Library, and the National of my research has always been an health and 3 – Portrait of a Plant in Cultivation, Library of France (where I was integral part of my teaching, and physical edu- and two in class 4 – Rock Garden once asked why an American was personal stories about the realities ROBIN cation faculty Scene. The photographs were taken teaching in Rhodes). Other manu- of scholarly investigation are the KIRKWOOD AULD in November. while on botanical expeditions to scripts were found in Versailles lagniappe (as we say in ) The work- the Dolomite Mountains in Italy, and the Vatican, the South African which I can share with my stu- shop, “Current Trends in Physical the Rocky Mountains in Colorado Library in Cape Town, the Royal dents at Rhode Island College. Education,” focused on curricu- and local gardens. The photo- libraries of Sweden and Belgium, – Meradith McMunn lum and pedagogical innovations graphs will be featured in the soci- – specifically on teaching games ety’s upcoming Quarterly Bulletins. for understanding. She has also been accepted as a At the same event, Karen Berard- participant in the society-spon- Aquatics classes begin in February Reed, assistant professor of health sored “Drakensberg Wildflower and physical education, offered the Expedition” to be held in South Three aquatics classes – open from Feb. 9 to April 27. Lifeguard workshop “Aligning Your Teaching Africa in February. to the public – will be held at the Training will be meet Thursdays, Strategies to Current Trends in Maricarmen Margenot, assistant RIC Recreation Center during the 6-9:30 p.m., from Feb. 10 to April Substance Abuse Prevention.” It professor of modern languages, spring semester. 28. focused on implementing stan- presented the talk “Quim Monzó y The NAUI Open Water I SCUBA You may register for these pro- dards-driven instruction and mul- el discurso desmitificador” at the course will be held Tuesdays, 6-9 grams in person at the Recreation tiple intelligence theory in the XVII Pennsylvania Foreign Language p.m., from Feb. 8 to April 26. Center front desk, beginning health education classroom. Conference, Duquesne University, Two American Red Cross classes, Monday, Jan. 24. Dianne Huling, greenhouse Pittsburgh, Penn., in September Water Safety Instructor (WSI) and For more information, visit the manager in the biology dept., pre- 2004. In addi- Lifeguard Training, will also be Web site at ric.edu/athletics, or call sented a lecture/workshop titled tion, her arti- offered. WSI, which trains people to Alan Salemi at 401-456-8227 or “The Alpine and Rock Garden: cle, “Lejana de teach swimming and water safety, Janice Fifer at 401-456-8238. Construction, Plant Selection and Cortázar: La will meet Wednesdays, 6-9 p.m., Maintenance” to the South Shore estructura pre- Perennial Gardener’s Association in monitoria,” has Massachusetts in October. She was been published Stanley Aronson to give Young Memorial also elected vice president of the in the collec- New England Chapter of the North tion of critical Lecture American Rock Garden Society for essays entitled 2005-2007. Huling was recognized The Eighth Annual Robert M. cine emeritus at , El cuento his- by the society at their annual meet- Young Memorial Lecture will be held will lecture on “Nursery Rhymes panoameri- ing and luncheon as the overall win- Wednesday Feb. 9 at 7 p.m. in the & Fairy Tales: Myths, Conjectures cano del siglo ner in the Plant Show Competitions Fogarty Life Science Building (050). and Realities.” The event is free MARICARMEN XX in Madrid, for achieving the highest number Stanley M. Aronson, dean of medi- and open to the public. MARGENOT Spain. What’s News, Monday, January 24, 2005 — Page 3 Grad student adds title of filmmaker to her credits

aking a film – even a short creative skills are a little ahead of one – is a tall task if you my technical skills,” said Delmonico, want to do it right. Just ask whose constant companions were a LisaM Delmonico, a graduate student couple of several-inch-thick software in the art dept.’s media studies pro- reference books. She spent many gram. Her five-minute documenta- hours putting her newly acquired ry, Classical Differences - Reflections on digital knowledge to use cropping Class in Rhode Island, was screened raw video, adjusting audio and im- on local PBS television station WSBE porting music to complete the work. on Jan. 20. It was part of a film series She also hired a cameraman and presented by the Rhode Island in-studio interviewer as part of Council for the Humanities (RICH) producing the film, which explores and RI PBS entitled “In the Pursuit social and economic class differ- of Happiness: What is the American ences in Rhode Island. It poses sev- Dream?” eral questions, said Delmonico. Do Local filmmakers were asked to working hard and a good education submit proposals for short videos really help to raise yourself out of and Delmonico’s was the first cho- the working class, or is that a myth? sen for the series, which will feature Can you be poor but happy? What a different theme each month. Major are the tensions between the rich funding for the videos comes from and the poor? RICH, an independent state affiliate Sandra Enos, professor of sociol- CAMERAS ROLLING: Grad student Lisa Delmonico gives direction to Prof. of the National Endowment for the ogy and Robert Cvornyek, professor Humanities. Robert Cvornyek, who was interviewed for Delmonico’s new film, broadcast on of history, appear in the film, offer- WSBE-TV on Jan. 20. The first-time filmmaker credits ing commentary about social class her media studies professors Bon- and identity. nie MacDonald, Claudia Springer In working on the project, Del- broadcast production from North- of her graduate school experience at and Heemong Kim with making her monico learned that many Rhode eastern University. She had been RIC has been working with the fac- aware that producing good work Islanders identify themselves as living in New York City working as ulty. “All my professors have made means being “well-thought out, part of the working class and see the a freelance writer prior to enrolling themselves available and continually well-organized, passionate, and upper class as the enemy. But, she at RIC. For her master’s thesis, she is offered their time, support, advice tenacious.” said, “everyone seems to want to go making a documentary featuring the and encouragement,” she said. Delmonico’s tenacity was on dis- over to the enemy side – everyone’s oral histories of residents of the for- She now has a completed film play in early January as she edited trying to join the class they allege to mer State Home and School orphan- – televised statewide – to show for her film on a Mac computer using abhor.” age, once located on what is now the her efforts and the inspiration from College’s east campus. Final Cut Pro software in Mac- Delmonico, a Providence native, her teachers. Donald’s Whipple Hall office. “My received an undergraduate degree in Delmonico said that the best part It’s a first of its kind grant for Rhode Island College

memorial on campus to the chil- by Jane Fusco dren of the State Home. What’s News Editor “Since its founding over 150 years ago, Rhode Island College has been at the forefront of issues R.I. Congressional Delegation related to the education and welfare awards RIC $325,000 to restore of children. The State Home and cottage that once housed orphans. School, an example of enlightened The delegation made a formal Victorian-era education and social announcement on Dec. 14 on cam- policy, symbolizes this mission. I pus, pledging support for RIC’s am deeply appreciative of the assis- public policy research projects. tance that the state’s congressio- nal delegation has provided to help A joint effort by Senators Jack the College in its effort to preserve Reed and , and this important historic resource as Congressmen and both a living museum as well as a Patrick Kennedy, has led to the resource center for child welfare awarding of a $325,000 federal policy,” said RIC President John appropriation to Rhode Island Nazarian. College as part of its State Home The original gates to the orphan- and School Project to help refur- age have also been preserved as part CONGRESSIONAL GRANT: (Left to right) Rep. James Langevin, RIC President bish a worn, hundred-year-old of the memorial to the children. John Nazarian, and Senator Jack Reed announce the awarding of a federal appro- cottage that once served as living An archeological component of priation to restore a cottage on the east campus that was once part of an orphange. quarters for orphans in the State the project conducts digs on the The ceremony was held in the Kauffman Center boardroom in December. Home, and to develop educational site to recover and preserve arti- programs to study public policy in facts. The project also includes the state. restoration of a walking path of It is the first time the College has tion will be used to renovate the yel- on the school and the greater com- archeological sites associated with received federal funds for a par- low cottage – the last original struc- munity, whether it be foster chil- the State Home, and an initiative to ticular project. ture from the Home – and establish dren or other social needs here in maintain and catalog an old growth The Congressional delegation it as a research and resource center Rhode Island,” Langevin said. forest that is adjacent to the site. made the announcement on Dec. for programs related to child wel- Though worn by the elements Curriculum materials for students 14 at a press conference in the fare to examine practices then and and years of neglect, the cottage in grades 2-8 are also planned. Kauffman Center boardroom. Many now. was found to be generally sound The State Home and School former residents and staff mem- Renovation plans show a first by architect Christopher (Kip) Project began in 2001 when old bers of the State Home attended. floor with rotating displays of mem- McMahon of the firm Robinson records from the State Home were “The State Home and School orabilia, archeological finds, and Green Beretta, and by Denis Beique, discovered in the basement of a project at Rhode Island College historic information, plus state-of- project manager for the Gilbane building on the College’s east cam- is a most worthwhile endeavor. I the-art technology for multi-media Company. Gilbane built the cottage pus that now serves as the School am pleased that we were able, at presentations for public viewing around 1885. of SocialWork. the Federal level, to support this and student research. An interdisciplinary team of RIC’s east campus was once the project through our most recent “The mission to provide for fos- faculty, students and staff at the site of the State Home and School budget. In addition to the restora- ter children is an issue close to College, in conjunction with state for Children where orphans lived tion activities, academic research my family, as we have frequently agencies including the Dept. of and were educated since 1885. and study will be undertaken to opened our home to foster children Children, Youth and Families, The State Home was renamed the record a segment of the history of over the years. Additionally, as a the Rhode Island Council on the O’Rourke Children’s Center in 1948, our child welfare efforts, which will graduate of Rhode Island College, I Humanities, and the Rhode Island and closed in 1979. The land was promote meaningful dialogue on know firsthand the valuable public State Archives, has worked to pre- turned over to the College in 1990. policy issues into the future,” said policy work that is conducted on serve records, collect oral histo- “RIC is constantly pushing the Reed. campus. I am confident that this ries and reunite former residents boundaries to be better,” Chafee The monies from the appropria- facility will have a positive impact and staff, and create a permanent said. Page 4 — What’s News, Monday, January 24, 2005 Foundation & Alumni News

January 2005 ally thousands of alumni and friends have Challenge; Class of 2004 Endowment; Other significant gifts and grants finds us still come together to say, “Iʼm proud of Rhode Class of 1953 Endowment; Cathryn and received during this first six months ex- experiencing the Island College! I want to help ensure its Annette Ducey Endowment; John D. Mil- ceeded $313,000, including a grant from euphoria of hav- role in the lives of the next generation of ligan ʼ73 Endowment; Richard Lobban The Champlin Foundations for $115,900 ing reached our students!” However, January also marks Endowed Prize; Michaela Delaney Whit- to renovate the physical science laborato- $25 million goal mid-year. As President Nazarian prepares a field ʼ65 Fund; Class of 1955 Endowment; ries. In addition, gifts and pledges to the in the Collegeʼs report on on the Collegeʼs progress during and the Meredith M. Thayer ʼ68 Endow- Annual Fund as of Jan. 5 totaled $185,222, first-ever compre- the first six months of this fiscal year, we ment. The total of these new permanently representing 53 percent of this yearʼs goal hensive capital thought you would like to see whatʼs hap- restricted gifts is just over $677,000. of $350,000. campaign. As the pening at the Foundation. One new gift annuity was established These numbers donʼt represent the total Annual Report During the past six months, 14 new by Doris Bettez ʼ42, and two new emerg- of gifts and pledges that continue to be of Gifts dem- funds have been established, including the ing endowments were begun: the Joseph made to the Foundation, but they do show Peg Brown, onstrates, this following 11 new endowments: RI Council Parfenchuck ʼ54 & Dr. Nora Walker ʼ67 that all of you are the key to the future. VP for Development achievement is on Economic Education Scholarship; Scholarship Fund and the Janice Baker ʼ68 Please plan to join the Foundation as it and College Relations your victory. Liter- Faculty Research & Support – Presidentʼs Scholarship Fund. celebrates its 40th year of commitment to the College and our students. RIC on the ROAD!… ������������������������������� to Florida ������������������������������� Did you know we have 1,575 �� alumni with Florida addresses? ������������������������������������������������������������ The West Palm Beach and Ft. Myers areas have the largest �� ����������������������������������������������������������������� concentration of alumni and �� friends of the College. ������������� RIC President John Nazarian ���������������������������� and alumni staff look forward ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ to seeing many of them Jan. 28-29 as part of our RIC on the ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� ROAD tour. ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Since 1997 representatives of ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� the College have held annual ���������������������������������������������������������������������� events in different areas of the state. ������������� On Friday, Jan. 28, we will �������������������������������������� be in West Palm Beach, and on ���������������������������������������� Saturday, Jan. 29, we’ll visit Fort Myers. Both luncheons are ������������������������������������������������������������������������� at noon. Call the alumni office �������������������������������������� at 401-456-8086 or email us ���������������������������������������������������������� at [email protected] for further information. ���������������������� The Alumni Association hosts Performing Arts Series events for alumni and friends

BROADWAY! The Big Band Years The National Acrobats of Taiwan R.O.C. Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2005, 8 p.m. Auditorium in Roberts Hall Tuesday, April 19, 2005, 7:30 p.m. Auditorium in Roberts Hall Broadway generated a staggering number of hit songs in the 30s, 40s and 50s. This review captures the vast contributions by Broadway composers and The 2002 appearance on campus performed to a stand- lyricists during the Big Band Era. Pre-performance ing-room only audience. Their perfect movements and dessert reception: Alumni Lounge, Roberts Hall at flexible showmanship have provided entertainment and 6:30 p.m. relaxation to people from all walks of life for centuries. Enjoy a night out with the family during school vacation Tickets are offered at a discounted rate to our alumni and week. friends. Tickets are limited.

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Please return this order form to: Alumni Office, Kauffman Center, Rhode Island College, 600 Mt. Pleasant Ave., Providence, RI 02908 What’s News, Monday, January 24, 2005 — Page 5 (Not Just) Academically Speaking All politics is local…and a lot more

Pol•i•tics: graduate training afforded further 6,000 Rhode Island elementary, mission. Our goal is to promote n. The art or opportunities to hone skills in middle school, and high school informed public policy, account- science of applied research through intern- teachers, school administrators ability and efficient, effective government ships, fieldwork, and an assis- and librarians graduated from the governmental management and or governing, tantships with what was then RIC seminars. Since each Taft administration. BGRS works with especially the called the Citizenship Clearing- graduate teaches an average of local governments, state and lo- governing house for Western Pennsylvania. 130 students annually, nearly a cal policy makers, neighborhood of a political Now, looking back over a college half million elementary, middle groups, and NGOs to: entity, such teaching career that has spanned school and high school students • Conduct and disseminate ob- as a nation, more than 40 years (38 of them ultimately benefited from the jective and nonpartisan research and the ad- at Rhode Island College), the program. When Taft funding be- for state, regional, and local ministration importance of introducing stu- came unavailable several years governmental and NGO decision and control dents to the real world of politics ago, RIC successfully continued makers. by Victor Profughi, of its internal through “applied politics” oppor- the summer seminars for years • Assist local governments and Professor of and exter- tunities, has never been clearer. registering both graduate and neighborhoods secure grants and build capacities. Political Science nal affairs. A critical goal of the political undergraduate students. Several (Source: Dic- science dept., a principal mo- sources for possible future semi- • Provide practical research, tionary.Com, tivator for me personally, is to nar funding are being explored. technical assistance and exper- ©2004) encourage students to become Currently, efforts to open new tise. Politics is everywhere. When political and to provide them doors and opportunities for cam- • Evaluate and assess govern- we are born, politics is there to with chances to participate in the pus-community involvement cen- mental agencies. register the event; when other political process. The objective ter on the Bureau of Government The bureau provides analysis life shaping events like marriage is to constantly remind students Research and Services (BGRS). of public opinion both by con- or divorce occur a license is re- that politics is, in the simplest The Bureau links the campus and ducting its own polls, which are quired; or when we get the inevi- terms, about people and their cities, towns and state through shared with government decision table parking or speeding ticket, interactions with each other. research, analysis, information, makers and the public, and by and even when we die there’s While learning about politics in a and evaluation. Applying our contracting with outside agencies politics in the process to follow. classroom is useful, experience in more than 35 years of hands-on to gauge public opinion on is- With the start of a new year the “real world” is necessary to Rhode Island experience, BGRS is sues of public policy. BGRS per- there are tax forms to file and fully understand the dynamics of committed to meeting the needs sonnel also undertake research taxes to pay, where and how a political system, its processes, of clients, tailoring programs to and analysis on a wide variety we spend our “free” time (and and the direct impact politics has identified needs, maintaining a of public policy concerns includ- even how much “free” time we upon daily lives. below market fee structure and ing budget and finance, consti- have), all conditioned by politi- Because people have different offering flexibility. BGRS also is tutional reform, electoral issues cal regulations, where our kids interests and ideas, it is critical a vehicle for linking all of RIC’s (campaign finance, voting/non go to school, and what they do that opportunities for participa- resources, especially its faculty, voting, political participation, there, how safe our streets are, tion provide a variety of different staff and students, to each proj- election administration); federal- and how secure the country is activities from which students ect it undertakes. state-local relations; government – the list goes on and on. And it may choose. These can run the To illustrate this point, the management/organization/reor- is all politics. It’s a shame that gamut from: bureau office manager is Karim ganization; governmental struc- so many people act as if things ✔ Community Service – Visiting Arias, an undergraduate student tural assessment; evaluation and political have no impact on their a community service organiza- in the School of Management, performance management; hu- lives, or feel involvement in tion, learning how it operates and who literally runs the office, man resources issues; legislative politics is something they either what it does, and volunteering to working 20 hours a week during districting and reapportionment; can’t or won’t understand or work with others in the organiza- the academic year and 35 hours municipal charter drafting; orga- choose to stay out of. tion. weekly in the summers and dur- nizational reviews; outsourcing From my perspective it is for- ✔ Issue Analysis – Writing a ing school vacations. As an ad- and/or privatization issues; plan- tunate that as a kid aged seven, summary of an issue including ditional example, during the past ning and zoning; program and an interest in the real stuff of an explanation of the issue, how semester BGRS was the principal policy outcomes assessments; politics was beginning to emerge various political actors present sponsoring organization of the public agency bench marking; in my young mind as I joined the issue, which citizens will care highly successful Presidential and strategic planning . my grandfather in front of the most about it, and how it affects Watch 2004 and its centerpiece Most recently the bureau was radio console in our living room the student. DebateWatch 2004. RIC students awarded a three-year $175,000 listening to election returns come ✔ Legislative Advocacy – Iden- joined forces with faculty and contract by the Housing Author- trickling in from the Franklin tifying an issue of concern that staff to organize multiple cam- ity of Newport. Under the terms D. Roosevelt-Thomas E. Dewey is pending in congress and writ- pus forums in connection with of this contract BGRS has put election of 1944. Even then the ing a letter to the congressional the presidential election. The together a faculty team that in- political socialization that was delegation advocating support or statewide debate watch, the first cludes political scientists, a social part of growing up in a small opposition for the issue. such project ever undertaken in worker, a geographer and city coal-mining town in the heavily ✔ Political Participation – Volun- the United States, produced the planner. Their job will be to evalu- unionized United Mine Workers teering to assist the campaign of largest DebateWatch audience ate the effectiveness of Newport’s of America country of Western a candidate or political party. ever recorded in , far Hope VI project funded by HUD. Pennsylvania was shaping a keen ✔ Online Activism – Preparing exceeding expectations! The prospects of the bureau and growing interest in politics. a Web site and putting it online Under the watchful and caring continuing a long tradition of By 11, my eye teeth had urging participation or involve- eyes of professional faculty and building bridges between cam- been cut in actively campaign- ment on the part of viewers. BGRS staff, students have been pus and community are exciting; ing for Harry Truman in 1948 in Past efforts to humanize and trained as interviewers and assist beating a meaningful path be- his match up with Dewey, and make relevant civic engagement with focus group recruitment as tween the world in which stu- this RIC professor was well on and applied politics have in- well with BGRS College-spon- dents actually live and the some- his way to becoming a political cluded RIC’s more than 20 years sored phone surveys. time remote one they rush to and animal convinced that politics is of sponsorship of Robert A. Taft The mission of the bureau is to from regularly in hopes of getting much more than a cold, aloof, Seminars for teachers, state-of- advance the knowledge and skills that degree and future success. and frequently only marginally the-art, in-service, professional of governments within Rhode Is- The opportunity is there, and relevant academic discipline, or, development programs in Ameri- land state and municipal govern- the opportunity to find new and at least so perceived by many. can government and politics. ment through applied research meaningful ways of involving the Eventual undergraduate and Over the years approximately and technical assistance in sup- College and its students is chal- port of Rhode Island College’s lenging and exciting. RIC professor emeritus winner of 2004 NEASC endowment award

James Tur- England Association of Schools 2000 after 33 years. Currently, executive officer of the NEASC ley, profes- & Colleges (NEASC). He received he is site coordinator for the before retiring in 1994. sor emeritus a $1,000 award at the NEASC’s Community College of Rhode of English Annual Meeting banquet on Island’s Downcity Campus in The NEASC, established in and educa- Dec. 2 at the Fairmont Copley Providence. 1885, is the nation’s oldest tion, received Plaza Hotel in Boston. The Bradley Endowment Fund regional accrediting association, the Richard Turley, of Braintree, Mass., recognizes an educator from serving over 1,800 public and J. Bradley held numerous positions at New England whose “exemplary independent schools, colleges Endowment RIC, including dean of gradu- work established, maintains or and universities in the six New Fund Award ate studies and assistant vice advocates high standards of ex- England states and over 100 for 2004 president for academic affairs. cellence.” Richard Bradley was American/International schools JAMES TURLEY from the New He retired from the College in an executive director and chief worldwide. Page 6 — What’s News, Monday, January 24, 2005 Sports

From the Athletic Director's Desk

I want to thank The women had an equally The women’s gymnastics team listened to an event, then you’re Ellie O’Neill, di- important win over Keene State is just beginning their season, so missing out. Scott Gibbons and rector of alumni and are currently in the middle stay tuned! his crew really do a great job. We affairs, for her of the pack in know that many of you are listen- efforts in high- the conference ✔ Another ing as more than 125 tuned in lighting the 75th standings, but milestone for our last event. Anniversary of coming on was reached Rhode Island Col- strong. The last week in ✔ I want to thank the many lege Athletics in indoor track Web broad- alumni and friends of the athletic Donald E. Tencher the new edition teams have casting as program who have been involved Athletic Director of the alumni had some we broad- in our focus groups. These meet- magazine. I also outstanding casted the ings have proven to be very infor- want to thank the many contrib- individual first wres- mative and will allow us to better utors who assisted Ellie in this performances tling match serve our alumni and student- endeavor. Be sure to read it. and are get- in College athletes. ting ready for history. By ✔ The intercollegiate teams the end of ✔ The date is set, Saturday, the conference May 21, for the giant celebration continue to improve as we move championship. the year, through the winter season. The 10 differ- in honor of the 75th Anniversary men’s basketball team is fresh The wres- ent sports of Athletics. It also happens to be off of a huge win over an out- tling program teams will the same date as Commencement standing Keene State team. The had a solid performance against benefit 2005. More to follow, but put the men’s team is currently tied with the nation’s best at Lycoming from Web broadcasting. (See date in your calendar books to- Plymouth State for first place. College’s invitational. story on page 7.) If you haven’t day – you won’t want to miss it.

Basketball Alumni Reunion set for Feb. 19 Uniforms to be retired As part of the ongoing 75th Anniversary D’Alessandro ’87 and Cathy Lanni ’88 will begins at 2:30 p.m. in the Hall of Fame Room of Athletics at Rhode Island College, RIC have their jerseys raised to the rafters at The on the second floor of The Murray Center. will honor some of its greatest men’s and Murray Center. Please contact Art Pontarelli at the aforemen- women’s basketball players by retiring their The ceremony will culminate a day of tioned number or email if you would like to jerseys on Saturday, Feb. 19. alumni events beginning with the Women’s attend. The Retirement Ceremony will take place in Basketball Alumni Game, which will tip-off at The current Anchorwomen and Anchormen between the women’s and men’s basketball noon at The Murray Center. Former players will battle Little East Conference rival Keene games vs. Keene State at approximately 3:45 should contact Anchor Club Executive Direc- State College at 2 and 4 p.m. respectively. p.m. tor Art Pontarelli at 401-456-8863 or email Please contact the Athletic Department at Men’s basketball legends Alex Butler ’98, him at [email protected] to sign up. 401-456-8007 for more information on these Richard Rouleau ’68 and Mike Van Leesten There will also be a reception for the great events. ’65, and women’s basketball stars Jo-Ann Friends of Men’s & Women’s Basketball, which

Where Are They Now? This year – the 75th anniversay of RIC athletics – we will catch up with former student-athletes and coaches who made important contributions to the Collegeʼs sports program. Chris Blanchette ’98 Michelle (Pelletier) Blanchette ’00, M’04

Chris and Michelle Blanchette met as stu- 98. She excelled on the floor and vault events, dent-athletes at Rhode Island College and and held the school record on floor at the were married in August of 2000. Chris, a time of her graduation. four-year letterwinner in men’s soccer, and She was a member of the 1995-96 RIC squad Michelle, a four-year letterwinner in women’s that won the Eastern College Athletic Confer- gymnastics met where RIC student-athletes ence (ECAC) Championship, as well as the spend a lot of time: The Athletic Training team that competed at the 1998 National Col- Room. legiate Gymnastics Association (NCGA) Cham- “Chris was working in the training room,” pionships. Michelle said, “and I had hurt my ankle and The East Freetown, Mass. native earned a needed to do some exercises to rehab it dur- bachelor’s degree in elementary education ing my freshman year. Kathy Laquale, the in 2000 and received her master’s degree in trainer, had me working with a bungee cord, CHRIS BLANCHETTE MICHELLE reading from RIC last May. BLANCHETTE but it was too small for my ankle! Chris had sports radio station in After earning her undergraduate degree, Mi- to hold the bungee on my ankle while I was Rhode Island, which he held until September chelle took a position as a first grade teacher doing the exercises.” Their relationship grew of 1999. He worked as an operations manager at the Nayatt School in Barrington and has from there as they dated for the remainder with CMAC, a transportation management been there ever since. She has not been in- of their college careers and got married after company, before settling into his current posi- volved with gymnastics since her time at RIC, Michelle graduated. Former RIC gymnasts tion as a real estate appraiser in 2003. but would like to eventually get back into the Amy Bright ’00 and Katie (Goyette) Canning Despite only playing soccer occasionally in sport as a judge. ’00 were bridesmaids. tournaments, Chris has left his playing days “Unlike other sports that have leagues for Chris was the men’s soccer team captain behind him for the most part, but his experi- adults, when you’re done with gymnastics and was selected as the squad’s Most Valuable ence as a RIC student-athlete left an indelible as a competitor, you’re done,” she said. “My Player as a senior in 1997. The West Warwick mark on him. “Playing soccer at the collegiate time as a student-athlete at RIC taught me native earned a bachelor’s degree in psychol- level as a student-athlete really taught me how discipline and how to balance a lot things at ogy in 1998 and took a game operations in- to manage my time and focus on the task at the same time. As a gymnast, you practice all ternship position with the Pawtucket Red Sox hand.” year round and you have to give up a lot, but from the summer of 1998 until the summer of Michelle had been a gymnast since she was it teaches you how to stick with one thing and 1999. five years old and came to RIC in the fall of see it through.” At the same time, he took a promotions 1995. She competed for four years and was a The couple reside in Cranston with their director position with 790 The Score, the all- team captain during her senior year in 1997- dog, a Chesapeake Bay retriever named Dusty. What’s News, Monday, January 24, 2005 — Page 7 RIC sports broadcasts on Sports Events the Internet Jan. 26-Feb. 14 Men’s Basketball Sat. Jan. 29 Eastern * 3 p.m. Listen to all RIC winter sports teams in person, this is the next best Mon. Jan. 31 Mitchell 7 p.m. teams’ home games this winter via thing! Sat. Feb. 5 at UMass-Boston * 3 p.m. the Internet by logging on to www. Below is a listing of upcoming Tues. Feb. 8 at UMass-Dartmouth * 7:30 p.m. ric.edu/athletics and clicking on the broadcasts along with special half- Sat. Feb. 12 at Southern Maine * 3 p.m. “Listen Live” link. If you can’t make time guest interviews. Half-time it to The Murray Center to watch the interviews come on approximately Women’s Basketball one-half hour into the broadcast. Sat. Jan. 29 Eastern Connecticut * 1 p.m. Thurs. Feb. 3 Worcester State 7 p.m. Men’s Basketball Sat. Feb. 5 at UMass-Boston * 1 p.m. Tues. Feb. 8 at UMass-Dartmouth * 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 29 vs. Eastern Connecticut, 3 p.m. Sat. Feb. 12 at Southern Maine * 1 p.m. Half-Time Guest: John Mello, Head Men’s Soccer Coach Monday, Jan. 31 vs. Mitchell, 7 p.m. Women’s Gymnastics Sat. Jan. 29 at SUNY-Brockport 1 p.m. Half-Time Guest: Michael Smith, Assistant to the President Sat. Feb. 5 at University of Rhode Island 6 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 15 vs. Western Connecticut, 7:30 p.m. Sun. Feb. 13 Bridgeport 6 p.m. Half-Time Guest: Jane Fusco, Director of News and Public Relations Wrestling Saturday, Feb. 19 vs. Keene State, 4 p.m. Wed. Jan. 26 at Western New England ^ 7 p.m. Half-Time Guest: John Nazarian, Rhode Island College President Tues. Feb. 1 M.I.T. ^ # 7 p.m. Sat. Feb. 5 at Roger Williams ^ # w/ S. Maine ^ 1 p.m. Tues. Feb. 8 at Coast Guard ^ # w/ J & Wales ^ # 5 p.m. Women’s Basketball Fri. Feb. 11 Bridgewater ^ # & Trinity ^ 5 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 29 vs. Eastern Connecticut, 1 p.m. Men’s and Women’s Indoor Track and Field Half-Time Guest: Jo-Ann D’Alessandro, Sat. Jan. 29 at Southern Maine Invitational 1 p.m. RIC Athletic Hall of Famer and current Assistant Athletic Director Sat. Feb. 5 at Tufts Invitational 11 a.m. Sat. Feb. 12 at Alliance Championships + 1 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 3 vs. Worcester State, 7 p.m. Fri. Feb. 18 at N.E. Div. III Championships $ 10 a.m. Half-Time Guest: Holly Shadoian, Director of Admissions Tuesday, Feb. 15 vs. Western Connecticut, 5:30 p.m. * Little East Conference game Half-Time Guest: Ellie O’Neill, Director of Alumni Affairs ^ New England College Conference Wrestling Association opponent # Pilgrim Wrestling League opponent Saturday, Feb. 19 vs. Keene State, 2 p.m. + hosted by Southern Maine Half-Time Guest: Dan King, Vice President for Academic Affairs $ hosted by Tufts/Smith College

Wrestling Tuesday, Feb. 1 vs. M.I.T., 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 11 vs. Bridgewater State, 5 p.m.; Trinity, 8 p.m. Undergrads, nurse leaders

Women’s Gymnastics inducted into honor society; Sunday, Feb. 13 vs. Bridgeport, 6 p.m. scholarship award presented Sunday, Feb. 27 vs. Southern Connecticut, 1 p.m. Rhode Island College nursing The mission of the Honor Society students and nurse leaders were of Nursing is to provide leadership inducted into the Sigma Theta and scholarship in practice, educa- Tau International Honor Society tion, and research to enhance the of Nursing on Dec. 5 at the Quon- health of all people. Membership set “O” Club in North Kingstown. in the society is awarded to un- RIC offers applicants online option The new members were inducted dergraduate and graduate nursing through Delta Upsilon Chapter-at- students who have met or exceed- Large. ed rigorous academic standards Applying to Rhode Island Col- (1) Transmit the online application The Delta Upsilon and to college-educated lege is quicker and more con- to the College once the form has Chapter Scholarship for a professionals who have venient now that students can been completed and the applica- RIC student was awarded demonstrated exceptional submit their applications online. tion fee has been paid by credit to Dorothy Burleson. achievement in nursing. Prospective students can go card; and (2) print the completed Sigma Theta Tau Inter- Further information to www.ric.edu/admissions and online application and submit it national is an organiza- about the honor society select “Apply Now!” There are two via U.S. mail. tion of nurse leaders, may be found at the Web ways to forward the application: scholars, and research- site www.nursingsociety. ers. The honor society, org, or by contacting Patri- founded at Indiana University cia Quigley, RN, PhD, RIC faculty IDEA School of Nursing in 1922, cur- counselor for Delta Upsilon Chap- rently has 431 chapters on 505 ter-at-Large, the local chapter of Continued from page 1 college and university campuses Sigma Theta Tau International. worldwide. levels. He has taught other gradu- and towns in Rhode Island. (Repeat Students Inducted: ate courses at RIC, and for over courses planned for next summer Deborah Blackmore Jennifer M. Jones 20 years has represented special and fall will be available for other Dorothy N. Burleson Leah E. Kilduff needs people and their families local educators.) Part two was a Tammy A. Caprio Murette Laguerre while in private law practice and one-day presentation on the IDEA Lisa M. Catalano Rita A. Langin for public, federal and state orga- changes given by Kane to faculty Jillian Francine Collard Kathryn G. Lapierre nizations. at RIC last month. And part three Patricia E. Collins Katherine E. McCalligett Kane credited William Swigart, is having local special ed directors, Richard L. Corrente John P. Morgan director of continuing education as part of the course requirements, Clerinda E. Davignon, RN Yolanda Murphy at RIC and Richard Dickson, pro- run parent and family organization Christy A. Depardo Jennifer Ortega fessor of special education, and information meetings to discuss Monica A. Eakin Virginia L. Pierce department chair, with supporting the implementation of the law as it Elizabeth H. Fernandes Linda M. Pincins, RN the plan to add the course to the affects their communities. Elizabeth Ann Grant, RN Cynthia J. Ruggiero College’s schedule. Dickson, was The Rhode Island Dept. of Nicole T. Hebert Jo-Ann R. Sine-Calise instrumental in helping to put the Education (RIDE) is the state agency Maribeth Hurst, RN Trisha N. Vanderploeg class together, said Kane. responsible for drafting new state Terry H. Jax The “IDEA Reauthorized 2004” education regulations in response Elizabeth A. Jenkins-Donahue, RN class is only one element of what to the amended law. Kane described as a three-part Because most of the IDEA revi- Nurse Leaders Inducted: approach to clarifying the changes sions won’t officially take effect Sandra J. Delack, RN Candace Wray, RN to IDEA. until July 1, the course offers a Jane M. Fitzsimmons, RN Part one is the course itself, cur- “planned opportunity instead of rently being taught to special ed reacting,” said Kane. Undergraduate Scholarship Award: Dorothy Burleson directors and assistants from cities Page 8 — What’s News, Monday, January 24, 2005 Pulitzer Prize journalist Nick Kotz coming to campus

ick Kotz, described by Wa- battle for our nation’s soul.” tergate reporter Bob Wood- “One of the greatest stories in Nward as “one of the greatest, recent American history is the most serious writers of our time,” passing of the civil rights laws will speak at Rhode Island College of the 60s,” said Kotz. “I thought on Thursday, Feb. 3 at 7 p.m. in there was more to be said of that the Clarke Science Building Audi- story. All the best impulses of all torium. the best people in the country The event is free and open to were mobilized and inspired to get the public. rid of discrimination and segrega- Kotz will discuss his new book tion.” Judgment Days: Lyndon Baines He added that Judgment Days Johnson, Martin Luther King Jr., will have “a natural audience on and the Laws That Changed Amer- college and university campuses.” ica. The nonfiction work looks at The book has resulted in a busy the relationship between President schedule for Kotz. This month, he Johnson and Rev. King during the will appear on the Today Show, The Chris Matthews Show, and NewsHour with Jim Lehrer. Book tour stops include the National Archives, Carter Library, and the Library of Congress Center for the Book. Excerpts from Judg- ment Days have been published in Washingtonian Magazine and Texas Monthly. In his career as a freelance writ- er and reporter for and , Kotz has won many of journal- ism’s top honors, including a Pu- litzer Prize for a series of articles on U.S. meat-packing plants that helped to pass the Meat Inspection Act of 1967. He was awarded the Pulitzer the following year. He won the Sigma Delta Chi Award for Washington correspon- NICK KOTZ dence, the Raymond Clapper Me- height of the civil rights move- morial Award, and the first Robert ment in the 1960s. Previously F. Kennedy Memorial Award. sealed FBI files, recorded phone Also, Kotz garnered the National conversations, presidential papers, Magazine Award for public service and over 200 interviews combine for his study of American military to capture the two leaders’ strug- leadership, and the Olive Branch Kotz); Let Them Eat Promises: The gles, both personally and in the Award for his book Wild Blue Yon- mouth College, and studied inter- Politics of Hunger; and The Unions cause of civil rights. der: Money, Politics, and the B-1 national relations at the London (with ). School of Economics as a graduate Former president Jimmy Carter Bomber. Kotz was honored as the Ameri- student. A former lieutenant in the has called Judgment Days “an Kotz is the author of A Passion can University School of Com- U.S. Marine Corps, Kotz lives on a important examination of a critical for Equality: George A. Wiley and munications’ outstanding adjunct cattle farm in Broad Run, Va. moment in American history – a the Movement (with Mary Lynn professor. He is a graduate of Dart-

The story centers on Smithson “Smithy” Ide, a lonely, hard-drinking, Actor Ron McLarty ’69 finds new 43-year-old quality control inspec- tor from Rhode Island. When his life is suddenly jolted by tragedy, Ide role as high-priced novelist embarks on an unlikely adventure – a bicycle trip across the U.S. The book is not a recent creation: IC grad Ron McLarty is a veteran ning, began as an audiobook that he Cuarón, who also directed Harry Pot- he had been showing portions of it character actor and playwright narrated (McLarty is also the voice of ter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004) to agents and publishers for 16 years, who has appeared on many TV R over 100 other audioworks) in 2000. and Y tu mamá también (2001). with no takers. series (Law & Order, Sex and the City, Stephen King praised it as “the best McLarty, who was born in Provi- The The Practice, Judging Amy to name a novel you won’t read this year.” That dence and raised in East Providence, second few), but whose face is better known got the attention of editors, who also told What’s News that in preparing book of than his name. Now, McLarty, who knew that audiobook was popular. for his acting and writing career, “My his deal earned a bachelor’s degree in English Then came the windfall: Viking signed whole foundation was at Rhode Island with from RIC in 1969, has written a novel him to a $2 million two-book deal, College.” Viking, that may bring the 57-year-old more and Warner Bros. paid $1 million for It was at the College that he first Art in stardom than he has ever known as an the film rights to Running, for which got interested in playwriting, said the America, actor. McLarty wrote the screenplay. The author of 44 plays. “I was really active is about His new effort, The Memory of Run- movie will be directed by Alfonso in theatre at RIC,” added McLarty. a failed “That’s where I felt most comfortable.” writer. He recalled playing Big Daddy in a It’s due College production of Cat on a Hot Tin out next Roof, and performing in Anne of the January. Thousand Days. RON MCLARTY “I have He also remembered reading poetry high in the RIC coffeehouse, and said re- hopes for it,” said McLarty. tired English professor Paul Anghinetti “I wrote to be famous,” he said of was “inspirational to me.” McLarty and his previous attempts at novels, one other students would go to Anghinetti’s of which was 1,700 pages. “I began house and record readings of plays to write just for myself,” he said, and on the professor’s high-quality tape the results have been terrific for him recorder to study the sound of their so far. voices. McLarty, the father of three grown McLarty began writing The Memory sons, was widowed from his wife of of Running as a play while his parents 32 years, Diane, in 2002.He currently were dying from injuries in a 1987 car lives in Manhattan with his second accident in Maine. He wrote the novel wife, stage actress Kate Skinner, whom for himself. After two other attempts at he wed on New Year’s Day 2004. novels went unpublished, he decided In spite of his literary breakthrough, to simply tell a story and not worry he continues to record audiobooks about spinning a blockbuster. and do guest roles on television. What’s News, Monday, January 24, 2005 — Page 9

Mike him on the radio Montecalvo for so long. likes telling I’m still chal- real-life stories. lenged every day,” When he does, he said of being in people listen the anchor seat, – and watch. and looks for sto- Montecalvo FACES of RIC ries with a local is co-anchor of angle, which he WPRI Channel calls water cooler 12’s Eyewitness This continuing series features RIC grads whose career paths have taken some unusual turns. stories - stories News morning news- people will be talking about cast, where from 5-7 a.m. (and 7- at the office or with friends. who were in the 8 a.m. on Fox 64) each weekday He is especially bothered by sto- business. He said morning he informs his viewing ries involving child abuse, so much that giving the Cap audience of the day’s news sto- so that one particular story he cov- and Gown address ries and investigative reports that ered led him to become involved at graduation was he says hopes will make a differ- with the Prevent Child Abuse one of the fond- ence in their lives. Rhode Island organization, where est memories of “Living in Rhode Island my he is now a member of its Board his days at RIC, whole life, I can remember sto- of Directors. He has also helped and, of course, the ries from years ago. Chances are, raise over four million dollars for friends he made. I covered it,” he said, referring numerous local charities. “My closest to his more than 24 years as a He has received more than 40 friends are the broadcaster in the Rhode Island awards for community service, ones I met at RIC, market. and has been honored as a Meeting and we still keep in Montecalvo caught the broad- Street School “Unsung Hero,” and touch,” he said. He casting bug at a young age when a recipient of the Walter Cryan also met his wife, he would pretend to be a radio Award. Marcia (Schreck) disc jockey counting down the He has also been the recipient ’85, M ’97, when lists of hit songs that he collected of 10 Awards for they both served from various radio stations. broadcast excellence. as student orien- Once at RIC, he joined the cam- His advice to students looking to MIKE MONTECALVO ’84 tation advisors. pus radio station WRIC as a disc get into broadcasting? Get intern- After college, jockey and later became station involved,” he said. “And RIC is the ships. “See how it’s really done. Montecalvo worked at several manager. He also landed a part- best bang for the buck. You don’t Don’t just say, do it,” he urges. “And local radio and television stations time job as a radio personality at have to go to an Ivy League college to take constructive criticism,” before becoming a sportscaster at WNRI in Woonsocket, then moved to get a good education.” which he claims he does often to Channel 12, then tried out for the on to other local stations includ- He remembers being challenged make the most of his work. anchor job at the station. Once on ing WWRX and WHJJ. in Mark Goldman’s class where The good news for Mike the air, viewers were able to put a “College was a real eye opener “not everything was textbook,” and Montecalvo is that his advice defi- face with a voice, and often com- for me. To get the total col- learning how to present himself on nitely works. All we have to do is ment to him that “now we know lege experience, you have to get air with adjunct faculty members tune in to see why. what you look like,” after hearing Rhode Island College has an Equestrian Club?

and myself of Riverhead, N.Y. by Danielle McIver ‘05 Faculty advisor Stark rides in Equestrian Club President the Alumni Division for UMASS and Captain Amherst, the team in which she competed for during her under- graduate days. The 2004-2005 show season t’s a little known fact that featured six competitions, which Rhode Island College has an began Oct. 2 at Faith Hill Farm IEquestrian Club. Once dis- in East Greenwich (hosted by the closed, people all have the same University of Rhode Island) and question, “Where are the horses?” concluded Nov. 20, at Laurel Ledge Yes, RIC does have an Eques- Farm in Oakdale, Conn. (Connecti- trian Club and we are part of the cut College). A highlight for our student organizations on campus club came on Nov. 6, when RIC under Student Community Gov- placed fourth highest team at the ernment (SCG). The club is in its on-campus arena of the University second year of recognition by the of Connecticut in Storrs. College and all of its members are Those students with enough grateful that SCG has given us the points to qualify, will continue opportunity to create our club. No, on to the Regional Horseshow the school does not own horses. on April 2 at the UCONN Arena. We are currently riding at Pilot Zones will be held on April 9 at Point Equestrian Center in Che- the Stoneleigh-Burnham School pachet. (Last semester we rode at in Greenfield, Mass. The National Greenfield Farm in Greene, R.I.) Horseshow will be held May 5-8 in The club has eight members and Sunbury, . a faculty advisor, Dana Stark of On behalf of the club, I would Woodstock, Conn. We meet once like to thank all the friends, fami- a week to discuss topics such as lies, and supporters that have upcoming horseshows and lesson helped lead us to our accomplish- progress. Our members compete ments. We hope that you continue against colleges and universities to show your support in the season across Rhode Island and Connecti- to come. If you cannot attend the cut through the Intercollegiate shows, you can show your support Horse Show Association (IHSA). RIDING RIBBONS: Amanda Avella of the RIC Equestrian Club won first- and sec- by participating in our fundraisers The IHSA brings colleges and uni- this spring. If you are interested in versities together by region, zone, ond-place ribbons last fall in a show hosted by Post University at River’s Edge Farm in Bethany, Conn. the club or would like more infor- and nation. RIC is part of Zone 1, mation, please contact us at 401- Region 1, with approximately 350 are given to riders who place first by skill level and their equestrian 456-1998, mailbox #7433 (“RIDE”) members. through sixth, and each is worth a or email ([email protected]). Intercollegiate showing allows achievements. The highest to certain point value. These points lowest levels of horseback riding full-time undergraduate students will be tallied for entrance to the Spring semester show sched- who are in good academic stand- ability are the Open, Intermediate, Regionals (any rider with a spe- Novice, Advanced Walk/Trot/Can- ule: Feb. 19 – UCONN. located at ing to compete without the costs cific amount of winning points per UCONN Arena in Storrs; Feb. 26 of having your own horse and ter, Beginner Walk/Trot/Canter, division), Zones (riders who place and Walk/Trot Divisions. – Wesleyan University, located at shipping fees to get to the shows. first and second in Regionals) and Windcrest Farm in Hebron, Conn.; Each horse show is provided by a The team includes Gina Geremia Nationals (riders who place first of North Providence, Amanda March 19 – Johnson & Wales Uni- host school. The host is responsi- and second in Zones). versity, located at J & W Equestrian ble for providing the show with 20 Avella of Providence, Erin Murray New clubs like ours are not of Wakefield, Nancy Saucier of Center in Rehoboth, Mass.; and to 25 horses, all associated equip- required to host a show for the March 26 – Connecticut College ment (tack), a judge, an emergency Smithfield, Sarah Fulford of Exeter, first two or three years of compet- Jessica Maynard of Cranston, Me- located at Laurel Ledge Farm in medical technician, and ribbons ing. The IHSA separates the riders Oakdale, Conn. for the winning riders. Ribbons gan Guilbault of North Smithfield, Page 10 — What’s News, Monday, January 24, 2005 Arts & Entertainment

******* RIC Performing Arts Series – President’s Music Series ******* Masterful skills of Boston Symphony Chamber Players to be showcased at RIC

The Boston Symphony Union.In 2002, the group Chamber Players, featur- returned to Europe for the ing some of the best of first time in over a decade the Boston Symphony to showcase its critically Orchestra’s first-desk acclaimed renditions of players, will perform as musical icons such as Bach, part of the President’s Brahms and Mozart.Each Music Series in Sapinsley year they also complete Hall in the Nazarian Cen- a series of four concerts ter for the Performing at Jordan Hall at the New Arts on Monday, Jan. 31 England Conservatory in at 8 p.m. Boston. Works will include The BSO, the brainchild Bach’s Preludes and of Bostonian Henry Lee Fugues for String Trio, K. Higginson, was founded in 404a; Villa-Lobos’: Trio 1881 and has been delight- for Oboe, Clarinet and ing music aficionados ever Bassoon; and Brahms’ since, with over 300 world String Quartet No. 2 in G, premieres and nearly 200 Op. 111. American debuts, becom- The Chamber Players ing one of the most re- have over 200 years of nowned symphonies of combined experience as its time. The Chamber members of the sympho- Players continue to carry ny. Principal cellist Jules on the first-rate tradition Eskin, the performer with of symphonic eminence in the longest tenure, began distinctive chamber music his career with the Bos- style. ton Symphony Orchestra (BSO) in 1964, while prin- Reserved seating is $28 cipal oboe player John BOSTON SYMPHONY CHAMBER PLAYERS with discounts for students Ferrillo, the newest addi- and seniors and can be tion, joined in 2001. Gifted recognized music ensemble com- admirably versatile these BSO mu- purchased in advance via musicians including Steven Ansell, posed entirely of members of a sicians are.” VISA or MasterCard by calling viola; Edwin Barker, double bass; major symphony orchestra. Along with regular performances 401-456-8144 from 10 a.m. to 4 and James Sommerville, horn, are Commending their ability to at the Tanglewood Music Center p.m. weekdays; visiting on line at also part of the Chamber Players. adapt their skills to different mu- in Massachusetts, the Chamber www.ric.edu/pfa; or in person at The Chamber Players, founded sical presentations, Richard Dyer Players have toured Japan, South the Roberts Hall box office until in 1964, is the only permanent, of wrote, “How America and the former Soviet the time of the performance on the day of the event. ‘The Chairs’ sit squarely at the table of the absurd

The curtain comes up on The other. Growing Stage’s production of Eu- “This production of The Chairs gene Ionesco’s The Chairs, reveal- focuses on an alienation of mod- ing a whimsical, eccentric take on ern civilized life,” said Deffet. the offbeat relationship between “These characters attempt to an elderly married couple. Shows remove themselves from the real- will be at the Little Theater in the ity of living in order to transcend Nazarian Center for the Perform- the triviality of modern life and ing Arts, Feb. 2-6. patriarchal power structures that The Growing Stage is RIC’s the final character of the play, student-run theater group. Di- the Orator, highlights through his rected by RIC senior Peter Deffet, physical presence,” he said. the play emphasizes the impor- RIC sophomores Jennifer Drum- tance of effective communica- mond and Josh Short characterize tion through the memory-driven the Old Woman and the Old Man. discourse between the play’s two Senior Heather Paige plays the principal characters – Old Man and Orator. Old Woman – who retell varied Deffet had previously studied at renditions of the past. Northwestern University in Illinois The play is an adaptation of before coming to RIC in 2002. He Ionesco’s 1952 play Les Chaises, became involved with The Grow- his most produced work. The ing Stage in the fall of 2003, when French dramatist is considered the he was cast in the group’s produc- father of the theatrical movement tion of Mud. known as the Theater of the Ab- Ionesco wrote to the director of surd. The show ironically explores the original production that the the importance of human relation- play’s subject “is not the mes- ships through the isolated cou- sage, nor the failures of life, nor ple’s interaction with 37, mostly the moral disaster of the two unnamed, imaginary guests. The old people, but the chairs them- Orator is the only other character selves…the theme of the play is to appear on stage. nothingness.” With the doorbell ringing and the chairs piling up, the setting The Chairs will be performed furnishes an inviting soiree for the Feb. 2-5 at 8 p.m. and Feb. 6 at 2 couple, whose company for the p.m. Donations will be taken. Seat- last 75 years has only been each ing is on a first-come basis. What’s News, Monday, January 24, 2005 — Page 11

RIC Performing Arts Series— Soweto’s African gospel music to offer spiritual lift

The award-winning Soweto presented by Gospel Choir will perform a the American one-night-only concert entitled Gospel Music Voices from Heaven on Feb.10 Awards and at 8 p.m. in the Auditorium in recently com- Roberts Hall. This performance is pleted a tour part of a 35-city tour over three of Europe that months that will introduce the included a Photo by Jay Town United States to the energy and performance inspiration of traditional African at the Edin- gospel music. burgh Festival The group is made up of 26 in Scotland. An of the top choir singers from Edinburgh crit- the Soweto region. A stimulat- ic raved that ing four-piece band, exciting “Nothing can dancers and colorful costumes really prepare showcase their South African you for the riot heritage. of exuberance Debuting in 2002, the choir and depth of quickly garnered acclaim in its emotion” of home country of South Africa by Soweto. spreading faith through music. The mission The spiritual songs provide a of the choir, release for the hardships that according to are the reality for many people choirmaster living in Soweto and neighboring David Mulo- South African cities and towns. vhedzi, is to SOWETO GOSPEL CHOIR “The Soweto Gospel Choir showcase its sings songs that are calculated talent around to go straight to the heart, sung the world but also to give back spreading a message of love, joy advance via VISA or MasterCard with that joyous sense of cel- to society. The choir recently or- and hope to universal audiences by calling 401-456-8144 from ebration and exuberance that ganized its own charity founda- regardless of color, language or 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays, only black South African choirs tion to provide relief for people faith. Theirs is a message and online at www.ric.edu/pfa, or seem capable of achieving,” said afflicted with AIDS living in and song for all. in person at the Roberts Hall the West Australian newspaper. around Soweto. box office until the time of the Reserved seating for is $28 performance on the day of the Soweto was the 2003 win- The heartfelt, exuberant voices with discounts for students and event. ner of the Best Gospel Choir of Soweto Gospel Choir are seniors and can be purchased in ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’: A bird’s-eye view of the Depression-era south

(Scout), Gian Cardillo (Jem) and Grant annually in Lee’s hometown of Monroeville, Rutter (Dill). Ala. “I decided to direct this play because it’s A Raleigh, N.C. native, Taylor specializes a classic and it is timeless,” said Taylor. “I in 20th century acting theories, playwright thought it would be a good idea to tie it in August Wilson, African-American theater, with Black History Month. It is a drama that Greek theater and Shakespearian tragedy. allows RIC Theater to express diversity and His original plays, Blood Line, Bodies that deal with racial issues. That is important Blow in the Wind, When a Black Woman even today.” Speaks and White Man’s a Comin’, have Taylor explained his production is differ- been produced by the Black Actor’s Guild ent from the novel and the movie version. in Tallahassee, Fla. theatrical rendition of Harper Lee’s “I highlight and focus in on the racial ele- Taylor has received numerous awards Pulitzer Prize-winning novel To Kill a ment, especially the racism that basically and honors for his work as an actor, direc- A Mockingbird will be staged at RIC. destroys a black man and his family,” he tor and playwright. The play is directed by Jamie Taylor, said. “Less focus is given to Atticus’ past, To Kill a Mockingbird will be performed managing director of theater. It will be per- as I like to emphasize his present state and on Feb. 17, 18 and 19 at 8 p.m. and Feb. 19 formed in Sapinsley Hall in the Nazarian how he positively affected his children’s and 20 at 2 p.m. General admission is $14. Center for the Performing Arts Feb. 17-20. future by making them better humans.” A touchstone in the worlds of literature, To Kill a Mockingbird, Lee’s first film and theater, this story weaves a tale of book, made publishing history misunderstanding, development of moral in 1960, when it was featured reasoning and conflict of the conscience, by three American book clubs, apparent in two young children growing Reader’s Digest Condensed Books, up in the mid-1930s in a small town in Literary Guild and Book-of-the- Alabama. Month-Club. The novel, which The plot is based on the recollections of also won a Brotherhood Award, Jean Louise “Scout” Finch who looks back has been translated into over 40 at her father, Atticus Finch, a white man languages. who defends Tom Robinson, a black man, Two years after publication, accused of rape.It is through this perspec- it was turned into an Academy tive that viewers are able to trace the pain Award-winning film, starring and prejudice associated with growing up Gregory Peck. Adapted as a stage in this racially charged environment. play by Christopher Sergel in 1970, RIC senior Anthony Amaral III portrays this show is literally another story. Atticus Finch, and senior Erin Horne is the Sergel differentiated the play from adult version of Scout. The children are both the novel and film by using played by participants of the RIC Summer the adult version of Scout as the HERE’S THE PLAN: Director Jamie Taylor (l) coaches Kristin Performing Arts Camp, Kristen Leonard narrator. The play is performed Lenard (Scout) and senior Anthony Amaral (Atticus) in RIC Theatre’s production of To Kill a Mockingbird. Page 12 — What’s News, Monday, January 24, 2005 2004 Service Recognition Awards

In order to recognize the commit- ment and dedicated service of its faculty and staff, Rhode Island College estab- lished a Service Recognition Day. On this 14th Service Recognition Day, held in December, those who have served the College for 10, 15, 20 or 25 years were recognized at a reception at the President's House.

The 30-Year Honor Roll recognizes faculty, adminstrative staff , and support staff who have completed 30 years of service to RIC. Th e Honor Roll plaque is permanently displayed in the President's Off ice reception area in Roberts Hall. Honor Roll members attended a recep- tion at the President's House. THIRTY YEARS OF SERVICE: Faculty and staff members who reached 30 years of service to the College gather at a reception at the President’s House Dec. 2 for a photo with President John Nazarian (fi fth from left).

25 Years of Service 30 Years of Service Administrative Staff Kenneth I. Ainley Murray H. Finley Anne K. Petry Sharon C. Mazyck 1974– 1974–2004 1974–2004 Gordon E. Rowley Dennis Battista Robert E. Hogan Tom M. Randall Karen M. Rubino 1974– 1974– 1974– James W. Walker Joan C. Bloom Mary Ball Howkins Elizabeth H. Rowell 1974– 1974– 1974– Support Staff Charles W. Bohnsack Pamela I. Jackson Pamela C. Rubovits Vincent R. Castaldi 1974– 1974– 1974– Ernest DePari John A. Bucci Dena M. Janson Sheri L. Smith Lorraine A. Imondi 1974–2004 1973– 1974– William Levesque Anne E. S. Carty Vivian Rose La Ferla Richard Tropper Patricia McDonough 1974– 1974– 1974– Judith H. DiMeo Thomas R. Maloney Elaine A. Walsh 1974– 1973– 1973– Robert W. Elam Patricia M. Patrick 1974– 1973–

20 Years of Service Faculty Administrative Staff Patricia B. M. Brennan David C. Maine Robert F. Carey Charlene L. Szczepanek Rachel H. Carpenter Dante T. Del Giudice Support Staff Geraldine V. DeNuccio Carolyn A. Baccaire Yolande A. Lockett Robert B. Davis Frederic G. Reamer Louise M. Imbeault Charles L. Roy Pauline McCartney Deborah H. Siegel Joseph Nassi Judith E. Stokes Ann L. Parrillo Caroline B. Sullivan REACHING A MILESTONE: James Walker (right), a Patricia A. Thomas counselor for Upward Bound, receives a pen from RIC President John Nazarian in recognition of his 25 years of service to the College. The awards ceremony 10 Years of Service was Dec. 1 at the President’s House. Faculty Support Staff 15 Years of Service Nancy K. Bockbrader Russell M. Chenot Elizabeth M. Dalton Johanna M. Morrison Faculty Support Staff Colette J. Matarese Peter B. Brown David Benevides Patricia Medeiros Landurand Ronald P. Dufour Alice Furey Betty J. Rauhe William Holland Deborah A. Iannuccilli Marjorie Roemer Carolyn P. Panofsky Geraldine A. Jessop James H. McLaughlin Administrative Staff Administrative Staff James O’Donnell Nicholas C. Budano James H. McCroskery Louise A. Pearson Cyrille W. Cote Cynthia L. Page Catherine M. Ruzzano James T. Hanbury Teresa A. Riley-Wilcox Rosalyn A. Zona Victoria Hittinger Alan M. Salemi Ronald W. Tibbetts Kristen K. Salemi Erika E. Tuttle What’s News, Monday, January 24, 2005 — Page 13 African American History Month to get at RIC Although February is tradition- celebration. ally Black History Month, it is also It is a time for the “entire cam- Some of the RIC events planned for African American History Month… the shortest month of the year. pus to celebrate the positive That’s why Rhode Island College contributions to our nation made and the Unity Center, led by Aaron by people of African descent,” said Negro Baseball League Adams Library Feb. 9 Bruce, decided to begin the cel- Bruce. Exhibit Black History Movie Night ebration a little early – Wednesday, He is especially pleased about The year 2005 marks the 85th anniver- NAACP RIC Chapter Presents Jan. 26 – when jazz flutist Galen the enthusiasm faculty and ad- sary of the establishment of the Negro A Film and Discussion on Black History will perform from 12:30 – 2 p.m. ministration have shown for the National League. Visit the James P. 7 p.m. in The Unity Center. Free in the Donovan Dining Center. upcoming events on campus in Adams Library to view the exhibit The event is free and open to the February. Some of the events are presented by History Professor Bob Feb. 10 public. “poignant” discussions taking Cvornyek and Reference & Government Soweto Gospel Choir Galen’s jazz place both inside Documents Librarian Rachel Carpenter. Performing Arts Series at RIC performances and outside of Thursday at 8 p.m. in the Auditorium in and lectures the classroom, Feb. 5 Roberts Hall. For more information or have made him said Bruce, while Love of Liberty - A Liberian to order tickets, call 401-456-8144 or a popular artist others explore Civil War Documentary visit on-line at www.ric.edu/pfa. on college cam- the African di- Movie Premiere Reserved seating $28; $6 with RIC puses across the aspora through A hip hop video producer goes to Liberia Student ID country. He has music and film. and meets a true “gangsta,” who killed performed and “This is an excel- over 10,000 people during the civil war. Feb. 16 (event date subject to change) recorded art- lent opportunity 6:30 p.m. – meet the producer, Gerald K Black Student Protest Yesterday ists such as Billy for our campus Barkley; 7 p.m. – movie and Today Taylor, Sonny community to $10 general admission; $5 for RIC Discussion and Movie Phillips, Jimmy strengthen our students; Featuring former Black Panther Charles Heath, Melba cultural compe- Auditorium in Roberts Hall “Cappy” Pinderhughes and elder states- Moore, Freda tencies,” added Tickets available at Roberts Hall box man of the Black Power Movement Askia Payne, among Bruce. office. Call 401-456-8144 for more Muhammad Toure. many others. A According the information 7 p.m. in The Unity Center former student U.S. census (July, Co-sponsor NAACP RIC chapter of Berklee Col- 2003) there are Feb. 8 lege of Music, an estimated Dirges for My Homeland Feb. 17-20 Galen is a gradu- 38.7 million U.S. Meet the Author, Saah C. N’Tow To Kill a Mockingbird ate of Rutgers GALEN residents who A collection of poems inspired by RIC Theatre University, with are either black the experiences of the author with the Directed by Jamie Taylor a master’s in fine arts and educa- or black and at least one other Liberian civil war and his life as a refugee Feb. 17, 18 and 19 at 8 p.m. tion. race, said Bruce. This comprises in the diaspora. Saah’s poems on war are Feb. 19 and 20 at 2 p.m. American historian Carter G. roughly 13.3 percent of the to- chillingly powerful, poignant and mov- Sapinsley Hall in the Nazarian Center Woodson established Black His- tal U.S. population. “We all bring ing. He uses his work to promote peace General admission is $14. tory Week beginning on Feb. 12, something special to the American and reconciliation among his fellow 1926, and it was expanded into experience,” he said. “Let us come Liberians and other war-affected popula- Feb. 23 Black History Month in 1976, as together every month to celebrate tions. Movie Night and Discussion part of the nation’s bicentennial the rich diversity of our country.” 7 p.m. in the Unity Center. Free 7 p.m. in The Unity Center Shaping the minds of the future, RIC marketing Bio undergrad professor encourages students to get creative wins Keeffe Award When biology professor Edythe rial offers students a “virgin ter- There are also personality traits, Anthony suggested that student by David Cranshaw ritory of learning potential that is according to Ramocki, that a Christopher Furey attend this What’s News Intern extremely valuable.” person must understand in order year’s biology dept. Christmas par- to maximize creative potential. A ty, little did he know that he would In his book titled Essentials of do more than just deck the halls Creativity and Creative Behav- person must have tolerance for t has long been theorized that ambiguity. – he would be the 2004 recipient ior, Ramocki wrote that the type of the annual Keeffe Award. The creativity is a personality trait of thinking associated with the Many original ideas come from a person is born with and is award is given to a biology major I status quo can provide produc- projects where the outcome is who has demonstrated promise in most prevalent in artists and per- tive accomplishments, but will in doubt. Without knowing the biological and related sciences and formers. Steve Ramocki, profes- never produce the originality and expected outcome from the begin- plans to pursue a career in biologi- sor of marketing at Rhode Island novelty that are associated with ning, the likelihood increases that cal sciences. College, supports an opposing creative endeavors. a fresh idea could result. A person Furey, originally from Vermont view, one In order to learn to be creative, must also be willing to take a risk. that many Failure is possible, but a person and now a North Providence resi- students must be taught to think dent, said he was “very surprised experts have in a new language that is different must illustrate patience and dili- long be- gence throughout this process. and very thrilled” to receive the from what they have previously award. lieved in, but learned, according to Ramocki. In the end Ramocki stated, “One the public Furey, has been conducting in- One of the most important must consciously attempt creativ- has been re- ity.” dependent research on cancerous luctant to ac- topics discussed in the class is cells for the past year with Glenis- metacomponents. This practice of The class also explores some cept: People of the creative models that have son de Oliveira, assistant profes- a person thinking about how ideas sor of chemistry. This research can learn to been developed by experts in the form is the backbone of the class. is funded by The National Insti- be creative. field and different techniques like It helps students relate ideas and tutes of Health. He has also been Ramocki is “slicing and dicing” or the “cherry thoughts from seemingly unre- accepted to the Brown Medical attempting split” that aid in fostering novel lated academic fields to come School through the Early Identifica- to change ideas. perceptions up with new and unique ways to tion Program, a program open to “Anyone can benefit from this STEVE RAMOCKI with his complete tasks. college students in Rhode Island class,” Ramocki said. “Education Management The course also encourages who are halfway through their col- majors would especially gain from of Creativity students to expand their schema. legiate career. the class, because they will be class. Schema is how a mind organizes He expects to graduate from RIC the ones primarily responsible to He said that students must and interprets reality, knowledge in spring 2006. and its environment. Ramocki instill the creative spark in their distinguish themselves to future future students.” The award is named in honor of employers because there is no teaches students to keep the sche- Mary Keeffe ’28, who joined the Ramocki said the class would link between grades and success. ma that stores knowledge flexible RIC faculty in 1952. Keeffe served greatly improve the thinking of “At some level, it is creativity that so that it does not become jaded. as the first chairperson of the business majors because the makes a difference,” he said. To help students understand biology dept. and was one of the how to incorporate objects that business world sorely needs more founders of the College’s science Ramocki believes it is the job of originality. the educator to encourage stu- appear to be unrelated, they are fair. Ramocki has taught the course dents to be innovative and “think introduced to the concept of bric- Eligibility for the Keeffe Award for about five years. It is currently outside the box.” coleur. Students were assigned to requires a biology major to have a make an advertisement for tooth- listed as a special topics course “Teachers have an obligation to grade point average of at least 3.5; paste without words, using only offered by the marketing dept. 3.0 in physical sciences and 3.0 help students fulfill their creative Popsicle sticks, dryer lint, can He hopes the class will soon ac- potential,” he said. overall. The student must take all labels and sticky notes to convey quire an official marketing course science courses at RIC, and needs The class is important because their message number after being endorsed by to have completed half the major, the concepts discussed are not The experience was intended the department and the College including at least two upper-level introduced in any other course. to teach students to expand their Curriculum Committee. biology courses. He expressed that the new mate- thought process to create ads. 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