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Bridgewater State University Virtual Commons - Bridgewater State University Bridgewater Magazine Campus Journals and Publications 2017 Bridgewater Magazine, Volume 27, Number 2, Summer 2017 Bridgewater State University Recommended Citation Bridgewater State University. (2017). Bridgewater Magazine, Vol. 27, No. 2. Retrieved from http://vc.bridgew.edu/br_mag/73 This item is available as part of Virtual Commons, the open-access institutional repository of Bridgewater State University, Bridgewater, Massachusetts. INSIDE: The Bridgewater Alumni Association celebrates its 175th anniversary BridgewaterSUMMER 2017 Making a difference At BSU, student success means inspiring and educating people of all ages, at home and abroad SUMMER 2017 StudentSpotlight BridgewaterVOLUME 27 • NUMBER 2 ADAM COSTA, ’17, will be heading to Manchester, England, in the fall to spend a year continuing his research into youth violence-reduction programs as a U.S. Fulbright Scholar. Adam, who graduated in May as a Commonwealth Honors Student with a degree in political science and a concentration in public administration, will use the Fulbright award to earn a Taught Master’s degree in Politics at the University of Manchester and continue the comparative research he started with his honors thesis at BSU. “It’s a dream come true,” the Rochester resident said. “I’ve been waiting so long to find out, and this is the greatest honor I have received while studying at BSU.” Adam interned with The Washington Center for Internships and Academic 7 24 28 Seminars as well as at the Massachusetts State Democratic Delegation at the 2016 Democratic National Convention. He also interned with the Editorial Board Massachusetts Department of Correction and, last fall, in the Boston office FEATURES Karen Callan, editor of Senator Elizabeth Warren. Eva T. Gaffney, G’01 6 CLASS ACTS Paul Jean, ’83 Recently, we caught up with Adam to ask about his future plans. Jaime Knight College of Education and Allied Studies program makes outreach its mission Dr. Brenda Molife Where do you see yourself in a few years? 12 UNDERSTANDING A CULTURE Shana Murrell I would like to focus on legislation. Legislation reaches Nicole Tranter, ’11 millions of people, and it is crucial to understand how Pedro Pires Institute for Cape Verdean Studies announces fundraising John Winters, G’11 different people interact within the law. My dream is to campaign, new initiatives Photography one day have a seat at the table where my research will 14 BELIZE TO BSU AND BACK Kathy Brown be able to make a positive difference. Karen Callan Graduate students from the Central American country study here, Kindra Clineff What did you learn by working in Senator then return home to educate others Widmaer Fleuransaint, ’18 Warren’s office? Ashley McCabe I found out I like talking with constituents. I learned that 20 AN ENDURING PARTNERSHIP Charlie Peters political discussion is the great equalizer; anyone can Ezechiaste Pompilus, ’19 BSU and Red Cloud Indian School mark five years of collaboration George Rizer contact their representative or senator, and their staff will John Winters, G’11 get back to you. This internship proved one thing to be 26 CHASING THE AMERICAN DREAM – ALL THE WAY TO BRIDGEWATER true, “all politics is local.” Design Melvin Caballero, ’17, tells the story of his fight to get from Karen Callan What is it that makes you want to help others? Honduras to BSU In the recession that began in 2008, my dad was laid off Bridgewater keeps alumni, faculty, 30 GETTING IT DONE students and their families, staff and and my mother became the primary earner. We had a friends of Bridgewater State University A lot happens at BSU, and it all starts here stable household, but we were in limbo where we didn’t informed about the university community know what was going to happen. I was 14 at the time. and its impact on the region. A few years later in high school, I had the chance to go 34 BRIDGEWATER ALUMNI ASSOCIATION: 175 YEARS STRONG to Massachusetts Boys State, with a sponsorship from This magazine is written, designed and edited by the Office of Creative Services former Boston City Councilor Larry DiCara. He inspired and Publications with the needs of its me to go in this direction. I knew when I started college varied audiences at heart and in mind. that I wanted to help people by affecting change on the DEPARTMENTS local level. For up-to-date information on university news, activities and events, and to view 2 A MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT past issues of Bridgewater, visit How did you come upon your research topic http://vc.bridgew.edu/br_mag/. of youth violence reduction? The topic formed while interning with the Massachusetts 3 BRIDGEWATER NEWS Correspondence Department of Correction over summer 2016. I witnessed Address all mail to: how everything’s connected to policy. That’s one thing I’ve Bridgewater taken away from college: One change on the local level can 38 ALUMNI UPDATE Creative Services and Publications have a multiplying effect for thousands of families. Bridgewater State University Bridgewater, MA 02325 48 PARTING SHOT What’s your view of national politics today? 508.531.1335 I believe you can’t be cynical and/or disenfranchise Email class notes to: [email protected] yourself. If you do, you’re not getting your voice out there. Everyone should get involved, at least locally, to be a part Keep up with BSU on social media. ON THE COVER: of our democratic process. Kelly DeAndrade, ’17, a student-teacher, works with a student at Brockton’s Interview by John Winters, G’11 Photo by Ezechiaste Pompilus, ’19 Huntington Elementary School. photo by Widmaer Fleuransaint, ’18 SUMMER 2017 StudentSpotlight BridgewaterVOLUME 27 • NUMBER 2 ADAM COSTA, ’17, will be heading to Manchester, England, in the fall to spend a year continuing his research into youth violence-reduction programs as a U.S. Fulbright Scholar. Adam, who graduated in May as a Commonwealth Honors Student with a degree in political science and a concentration in public administration, will use the Fulbright award to earn a Taught Master’s degree in Politics at the University of Manchester and continue the comparative research he started with his honors thesis at BSU. “It’s a dream come true,” the Rochester resident said. “I’ve been waiting so long to find out, and this is the greatest honor I have received while studying at BSU.” Adam interned with The Washington Center for Internships and Academic 7 24 28 Seminars as well as at the Massachusetts State Democratic Delegation at the 2016 Democratic National Convention. He also interned with the Editorial Board Massachusetts Department of Correction and, last fall, in the Boston office FEATURES Karen Callan, editor of Senator Elizabeth Warren. Eva T. Gaffney, G’01 6 CLASS ACTS Paul Jean, ’83 Recently, we caught up with Adam to ask about his future plans. Jaime Knight College of Education and Allied Studies program makes outreach its mission Dr. Brenda Molife Where do you see yourself in a few years? 12 UNDERSTANDING A CULTURE Shana Murrell I would like to focus on legislation. Legislation reaches Nicole Tranter, ’11 millions of people, and it is crucial to understand how Pedro Pires Institute for Cape Verdean Studies announces fundraising John Winters, G’11 different people interact within the law. My dream is to campaign, new initiatives Photography one day have a seat at the table where my research will 14 BELIZE TO BSU AND BACK Kathy Brown be able to make a positive difference. Karen Callan Graduate students from the Central American country study here, Kindra Clineff What did you learn by working in Senator then return home to educate others Widmaer Fleuransaint, ’18 Warren’s office? Ashley McCabe I found out I like talking with constituents. I learned that 20 AN ENDURING PARTNERSHIP Charlie Peters political discussion is the great equalizer; anyone can Ezechiaste Pompilus, ’19 BSU and Red Cloud Indian School mark five years of collaboration George Rizer contact their representative or senator, and their staff will John Winters, G’11 get back to you. This internship proved one thing to be 26 CHASING THE AMERICAN DREAM – ALL THE WAY TO BRIDGEWATER true, “all politics is local.” Design Melvin Caballero, ’17, tells the story of his fight to get from Karen Callan What is it that makes you want to help others? Honduras to BSU In the recession that began in 2008, my dad was laid off Bridgewater keeps alumni, faculty, 30 GETTING IT DONE students and their families, staff and and my mother became the primary earner. We had a friends of Bridgewater State University A lot happens at BSU, and it all starts here stable household, but we were in limbo where we didn’t informed about the university community know what was going to happen. I was 14 at the time. and its impact on the region. A few years later in high school, I had the chance to go 34 BRIDGEWATER ALUMNI ASSOCIATION: 175 YEARS STRONG to Massachusetts Boys State, with a sponsorship from This magazine is written, designed and edited by the Office of Creative Services former Boston City Councilor Larry DiCara. He inspired and Publications with the needs of its me to go in this direction. I knew when I started college varied audiences at heart and in mind. that I wanted to help people by affecting change on the DEPARTMENTS local level. For up-to-date information on university news, activities and events, and to view 2 A MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT past issues of Bridgewater, visit How did you come upon your research topic http://vc.bridgew.edu/br_mag/. of youth violence reduction? The topic formed while interning with the Massachusetts 3 BRIDGEWATER NEWS Correspondence Department of Correction over summer 2016.