1999 Commencement Program
ASSUMPTION COLLEGE
THE EIGHTY-SECOND COMMENCEMENT
SATURDAY, MAY THE TWENTY-SECOND NINETEEN HUNDRED AND NINETY NINE
Order of Exercises
Academic Procession
Presiding Charles L. Flynn, Jr., Ph.D. Provost
Invocation Reverend Roland O. Guilmain, A A. Vice President for Religi ous Affairs
National Anthem Senior Members of the Assumption College Chorale
Greetings Charles L. Flynn, Jr., Ph.D. Fredrick L. Bayon, D.M.D. Vice Chairman, Board of Trustees Reverend Roland O. Guilmain, A.A. Assumptionist FJonorable Raymond V. Mariano Mayor, City of Worcester Thomas R. Plough, Ph D. President
Presentation of St. Augustine Award Joan P. LaFrance Recipient
Valedictory Address KathrynJ. FJoye Valedictorian
Presentation of Candidates fo r Honorary Degrees John V. McManmon, Jr. Member, Board of Trustee s Reverend Richard Ryscavage, S.J. Secretary for Jesui t Social and International Ministries and National Director of Jesuit Refugee Se rvices Robert E. Gray, Jr. Member, Board of Trustee s Jane M. Swift Lieutenant Governor, Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Introduction of Commencement Speak er Jeffrey C. Smith Salutatorian
Commencement Addres s Jane M. Swift
Presentation of Candida tes for Deg rees Mary Lou Anderson, Ed.D. Acting Dean of Faculty Charlene L. Martin, M.A. Acting Dean of Continuing Education and Associate Dean of Graduate Studies Graduate Degrees Continuing and Professional Education Degrees Dorothy K. Laton, Ed. D. Dean of Studies Undergraduate Degrees
Alma Mater Assumption College Chorale and The Symphonic Brass Quartet Michelle Graveline, D.M.A. Director
Benediction Reverend Richard Ryscavage, S.J.
Recessional
Reception Plourde Recreation Center Undergraduates Receiving Academic Honors
Julienne S. Aubin French Carrie A. Baldelli Management Gaetana M. Barrett Accounting Kelly M. Before Global Studies Edward J. Buscema Theology Robert R. Caron Social & R ehabilitation Services Kerry L. Connolly Psychology Tara K. Cooper Marketing Marybeth Fraser Secondary Education Tracy L. FJeffernan Mathematics Tammy A. Ives Spanish Raymond J. Kane Foreign Languages,- Classics Sarah P. Kemp Sociology Aida Lembo Communications Mary K. Linnehan Social & R ehabilitation Services Kristi M. Luetjen Politics Mark J. Mamuszka Philosophy Albert T. Noble Computer Science Robert D. Pelletier Biology Matthew J. Perrin FTstory Janice A. Ramos Economics Alessandra Roffo International Business Lauren L. Seymour Biotechnology Jeffrey C. Smith English Nancy L. Tryder Chemistry
The following graduates of The Center for Continuing and Professional Education are members of the Assumption College Chapter of Alpha Sigma Lambda, the national honor society for non-traditional students:
Anne L. Ashenfelter Bachelor of Liberal Studies Darlene M. Boligan Bachelor of Liberal Studies Nancy A. Buckingham Bachelor of Science in Liberal Studies Sandra J. Carlson Bachelor of Science in Liberal Studies Carol A. Currier Bachelor of Business Administration Linda DeNering Bachelor of Liberal Studies Mary L. Donnelly Bachelor of Science in Liberal Studies Edward J. Kurtyka Bachelor of Business Administration Joan P. LaFrance Bachelor of Liberal Studies Carol J. Maloney Bachelor of Business Administration Nancy E. Mancini Bachelor of Science in Liberal Studies Lori A. Mazur Bachelor of Science in Liberal Studies Alina S. Mazzaferro Bachelor of Science in Liberal Studies Cheryl T. Morrison Associate of Business Administration Andrew J. Nowak Bachelor of Science in Liberal Studies Marilyn J. O'Brien Bachelor of Business Administration Susan E. Ritchotte Bachelor of Business Administration Kelly A. Schlegel Bachelor of Science in Liberal Studies Ruth G. Silver Bachelor of Science in Liberal Studies Veronica A. Taft Bachelor of Business Administration Janet E. Tivnan Bachelor of Business Administration Patricia M. Vairo Associate of Liberal Studies Sandra G. Weisblatt Bachelor of Liberal Studies Paula A. Ye Bachelor of Science in Liberal Studies Reverend Richard Ryscavage, S.J. Doctor of International Human R esource Development
As Executive Director of the Office of Migration and Refugee Services, Reverend Ryscavage, S.J. oversaw the largest division of the U.S. Catholic Conference involving a budget of over $30 million a year and 150 diocesan affiliate programs. This office of the U.S. bishops is one of the largest refugee resettlement agencies in the world. In partnership with the U.S. State Department, it brings to the U.S. over 25,000 refugees a year from around the world and resettles them through the diocesan Catholic Charities system. Fr. Ryscavage was also president of the legal services corporation (Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Inc.)se t up by the bishops to assistasyl um seekers and new immigrants with their legal problems. As part of the bishops' ongoing commitment to help newcomers in the United States, Fr. Ryscavage supervised pastoral care activities for thirty different ethnic groups as well as the special offices for migrant farm workers. With the chairmen of the bishops' migration committee, Archbishop McCarrick of Newark and Cardinal Bernard Law of Boston, Fr. Ryscavage visited most of the refugee-generating regions of the world. He testified many times in front of Congress on refugee issues and Catholic social teaching. For three years, Fr. Ryscavage chaired and coordinated the alliance of American non-governmental refugee resettlement organizations, under the Washington agency INTERACTION. In 1994, he was appointed the first Arrupe Tutor attached to the Jesuit College of Oxford University, Campion Hall, and to the University's Refugee Studies Programme. In 1997, Fr. Ryscavage was appointed head of the U.S.A. region of the Jesuit Refugee Service. At the Society of Jesus offices in Washington, he coordinates, on behalf of the ten U.S. Jesuit provinces, the international activities of the American Jesuits. Fr. Ryscavage launched a national project for Jesuits in the U.S., offering pastoral, legal, and social services to refugees, asylum seekers, and general immigrants being detained in federal immigration prisons in Los Angeles, metropolitan New York/New Jersey, Miami, and El Paso, Texas. Most recently, Fr. Ryscavage has been heavily involved in the refugee crisis in Kosovo, coordinating the U.S. response for the Jesuit Refugee Service in Albania. A 1 967 graduate of Assumption College, Fr. Ryscavage holds an M.A. from Boston College, an M.I.A. from the School for International Training/Intercultural Administration in Brattleboro, VT, an M. Div. from the Weston School of Theology and an M.A.L.D. from The Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy at Tufts University.
Lieutenant Governor Jane M. Swift Doctor of Business Administration
On November 3, 1 998, Jane Swift was elected Lieutenant Governor of Massachusetts. Her career in government began in 1991 when, at 25, she was the youngest woman ever elected to the Massachusetts State Senate. Swift quickly made her mark, becoming the youngest woman in Senate history to serve either party's leadership role when she rose to the rank of Assistant Minority Leader. While running for Congress in 1996, Glamour magazine listed her as one of "Eleven Women Who Could Change the Country." As a member of the Senate, Swift advocated effectively for her constituents, paying special attention to the issues of education and the budget. As a member of the Senate Ways & Means Committee, she helped steer much of the Weld-Cellucci economic recovery program into law. As a member of the Education Reform Conference Committee, Swift also helped to craft the historic Education Reform Act of 1993. In 1997, Swift became Director of the Massachusetts Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation and had been Director of Regional Airport Development at the Massachusetts Port Authority before assuming that position. Swift is a 1987 graduate of Trinity College. She is aco rporator of the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts and sits on the Board of Directors for the Western Massachusetts Girl Scout Council. A native of North Adams, Massachusetts, she and her husband, Chuck Hunt, are the proud parents of daughter Elizabeth, born just two weeks before the November, 1998 election. Graduating Class of 1999 Graduate School MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Suzanne D.Basque James P. Dooley Betsy R. Landry Scott A. Sambuchi Richard J. Bodo Patricia M. Dorion Sunny S. Mak Hans J. Schmidt Robert T Callahan Carol A. Garofoli Leonard P. Montigny Kathryn M. Silveri Kristan E. Coffey Arthur J. Glispin Jennifer A. Morin Michele E. Van Reet Kathleen Czermak George P. Goulas Marlyn Reyes Patrick Warner Tracey F. Daley Maria A. Heskes-Allard Carol J. Robillard Stephen D. Westerlind Amy R. Dempsey Julie Johnson Rachna Rustagi John C. Donohue Lori A. Kostiw Amy J. Sails MASTER OF ARTS COUNSELING PSYCHOLOGY Lauretta R. St.George-Sorel Laura R. Ananian Michael S. Kennedy Ryan R. Montminy Kimberly D. Bergstrom Shelly M. King Christopher L. Nelson Carol A. Santarpio Renee P. Bourgea Heather A. Leclair James W. Norris Brent A. Thibault Diane M. Eaton Daniel E. Marshall Michelle L. Parrish Jennifer L. Witkowski Michael W. Witt Lois A. Fox Carol A. Martin Juliet M. Popovich MelanieJ. Gantkin Catherine V. Martin Sarah N. Ruffner Kristen Yeaton
MASTER OF ARTS PSYCHOLOGY Isada Martignetti
MASTER OF ARTS EDUCATION
Danielle E. Boucher Kimberlee M. Powell Kathleen A. Salt Lynn Swidey Sean M. Doherty Stella M. Richard Susan W. Sommer Christina M. Wilson
MASTER OF ARTS SE CERTIFICATE OF ADVANCED GRADUATE STUDIES REHABILITATION COUNSELING Steven T. Bishop Lisa M. Futrell Lynnel Reed-Powell Peter C. Bowler Daniel R. Glover Jeffrey W. St. Jean Erin T. Bruhm Alicia M. Josephson Daniel G. Smachetti Nicole Chouinard Kristen M. Ludy Lois E. Thomas Sharon B. Deraney Diane B. Racine Irene Wanjiku
MASTER OF ARTS REHABILITATION COUNSELING
Shelly L. Bellve Jessica L. Corneau Kimberly E. Kilcoyne Jane E. Perron Laurie B. B endas Karen L. Costello Nancy J. Kinder Jill N. Persichetti Norman P. Benjamin Amilcar A. Ferreira Heather S. Macedo Ronald J. Racine Lisa J. Betti Erinn G. Foster Christopher F. Murphy Caroline Reid Christine M. Caola David P. Gaughan Diane M. Nappi Lynn M. Silvia Jane R. Charpentier Thomas E. Hall Jessica M. Perrault
MASTER OF ARTS SPECIAL EDUCATION
Mary-Beth Anusauskas Roberta L. Gilmartin James R. Gonsiewski Pamela B. L ynch Sheila M. Reilly Dana B. Carr Laura A. Gilzean Katelyn A. Guiney Debra J. Squizzero CarlaJ. Crocker Rachel E. Girard Laurie A. Kuczka Carol J. Flionis Shelly C. Lacaire
MASTER OF ARTS RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Jane F. Parrillo Frank T. Peterlin
MASTER OF ARTS PASTORAL COUNSELING Marianne N. Winship
CERTIFICATE OF ADVANCED GRADUATE STUDIES THEOLOGY Martha Bardossy Center for Continuing and Professional Education
ASSOCIATE OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Kellie A. Malo, Management, Magna Cum Lauie Cheryl T. Morrison, Accounting, Magna Cum Lauie Tina M. Swaney-Black, Management
ASSOCIATE OF LIBERAL STUDIES
Kathleen A. Armstrong, Magna Cum Lauie Constance A. Burtt, Magna Cum Lauie Laurie E. Roy, Cum Lauie Maryellen Brisbois Kimberly Hodge, Cum Lauie Barbara Snyder, Magna Cum Lauie Sandra J. Buron Jennifer C. Johnson, Magna Cum Lauie Patricia M. Vairo, Summa Cum Lauie
BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Carol J. Bell, Management, Magna Cum Lauie Marilyn J. O'Brien, Accounting, Summa Cum Lauie Kettly Benoit, Accounting Jennifer M. Orcutt, Management Douglas W. Black, Management George E. Paulin, Management Timothy Cram, Accounting Sandra S. Rebesco, Management, Cum Lauie Carol A. Currier, Management, Summa Cum Lauie Jean E. Richer, Management, Magna Cum Lauie Yamilett O. Flores-Sickles, Management, Cum Lauie Susan E. Ritchotte, Accounting, Summa Cum Lauie Sheri L. Foley, Management Kimberly S. Rose, Accounting Bradley D. Junell, Management Bella Shapiro, Accounting, Magna Cum Lauie Edward J. Kurtyka, Accounting, Summa Cum Lauie Veronica A. Taft, Accounting, Summa Cum Lauie Beth A. Mahoney, Management, Cum Lauie (b) Janet E. Tivnan, Management, Summa Cum Lauie Carol J. Maloney, Accounting, Magna Cum Lauie David J. Tulloch, Management Michael Martin, Management, Magna Cum Lauie Debra A. Walsh, Management, Cum Lauie
BACHELOR OF LIBERAL STUDIES
Anne L. Ashenfelter, Summa Cum La uie (a) Joan P. LaFrance, Summa Cum Lauie Darlene M. Boligan, Summa Cum Lau ie Brian McCarthy Linda DeNering, Magna Cum Lauie Karyn T. McKenna, Magna Cum Lauie Michelle R. DiBenedetto, Magna Cum Lauie (b) Sandra C. Weisblatt, Summa Cum Lauie
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN LIBERAL STUDIES
Dawn M. Bourget Lori A. Mazur, Summa Cum Lauie Nancy A. Buckingham, Summa Cum L auie Alina S. Mazzaferro, Summa Cum Lauie Sandra J. Buron Patricia A. McNamara, Magna Cum Lauie Sandra J. Carlson, Magna Cum Lauie Melanie A. Mercurio, Magna Cum Lauie Susan E. Davis, Cum Lauie Andrew J. Nowak, Summa Cum Lauie Mary L. Donnelly, Magna Cum Lauie Karen V. Potter, Magna Cum Lauie Bonnie M. Dupont, Cum Lauie Debra C. Prout, Cum Lauie Trudy F Epstein Kelly A. Schlegel, Summa Cum Lauie Patricia A. Foster, Cum Lauie Ruth G. Silver, Summa Cum Lauie Cheryl A. Henry, Cum Lauie Tonya Y. Spagnuolo, Magna Cum Lauie Zalman Kamerman Waldina L. Yarzebski, Magna Cum Lauie Brenda M. Lekstrom, Magna Cum Lauie Paula A. Ye, Summa Cum Lauie Nancy E. Mancini, Summa Cum L auie
(a) Saint Augustine Award
(b) Outstanding Service Award Undergraduate College BACHELOR OF ARTS
Julie M. Albano, Sociology, Cum Laude Shelby E. Chandler, Accounting Michael A. Albiani, Social and Rehabilitation Services Jason A. Chavoor, English Christopher S. Allegro, Social and Rehabilitation Services Nichole B. C hristiano, International Business Caryn Alves, Social and Rehabilitation Services Michael Ciampa, Marketing (*) Allison R. Andersen, English, Elementary Education Kara F. Codinha, Accounting Jill C. Anderson, Social and Rehabilitation Services Dawn S. Cogliano, Marketing Michael J. Anderson, Management, Magna Cum Laude Patrick B. Collins, International Business (*) Edward J. Andreozzi, Environmental Science Kerry L. Connolly, Psychology, Summa Cum Laude William N. Armstrong, Management Jessica C. Conte, Social and Rehabilitation Services Caitlin J. Arnold, Social and Rehabilitation Services Nancy M. Conway, Psychology, Elementary Education Jillienne S. Aubin, French, Magna Cum Laude Andrew R. Cooper, Communications (*) Sorana C. Babau, Mathematics Sarah A. Cormier, Chemistry Dennis R. Baker, Communications Brian J. Costa, Management Carrie A. Baldelli, Management, Summa Cum Laude Jeffrey L. Cotton, Economics with Business Concentration, Cum Laude Karen A. Baldino, English/Communications, Magna Cum Laude (e) Erin A. Cox, Biology, Summa Cum Laude Alissa B. B arnitt, Biology with Concentration in Biotechnology Jeffrey J. Cozzaglio, Marketing (d) Gaetana M. Barrett, Accounting, Summa Cum Laude Sean M. Cronin, English Meghan B. B arry, Political Science Joseph M. Crowley, History Kyle P. Bateman, Economics with Business Concentration Jose A. Cruz, Communications Danielle M. Beahn, Social and Rehabilitation Services Jennifer T. Cummings, History Clement J. Beauchemin V, Biology Marissa A. Cunnane, Psychology Renee R. Beaurivage, International Business Bridget O. Curran, Social and Rehabilitation Services, Cum Laude (*) Zachary T. Beck, Management Sean P. Curry, Political Science Michael L. Beshiri, Biology Michelle L. Daley, English (*) Christopher M. Bibo, Economics, Issues and Pol icy Christine M. Daly, English (*) Heather K. Bish, Social and Rehabilitation Services Lauren E. D'Angelo, Psychology, Cum Laude Jessica M. Blades, Psychology Amy-Lynn Darmos, Psychology Cristina M. Blanding, Chemistry Jodi L. DeBaggis, Marketing Ryan T. Bleau, History/Political Science Jennifer I. DeBurro, Sociology Jodie L. Blomquist, Sociology, Cum Laude Michele A. Dejohn, Psychology Kraig M. Bloom, Social and Rehabilitation Services David J. DelGallo, Communications Lizabeth L. Bobbi, Marketing Jennifer M. DelPozzo, Social and Rehabilitation Services David J. Bonneau, Accounting Stephanie E. DeLucia, Psychology, Cum Laude Brent R. Boucher, Marketing Jason R. D'Engenis, Marketing (*) Chad J. Boulay, Social and Rehabilitation Services Brian A. den Ottelander, Accounting David M. Breen, Management Christopher S. Desjardins, Chemistry Jeffrey R. Brooks, Management, Magna Cum Laude Anthony J. DiBenedetto, Philosophy/English, Magna Cum Laude Judy A. Brooks, Communications Chad J. DiBonaventura, History, Secondary Education Meghan E. Bryan, History, Elementary Education (e) Lisa B. D iStefano, English, Elementary Education, Daniela V. Buceta, Communications/Spanish Magna Cum Laude Kerri A. Bullock, Social and Rehabilitation Services, Meredith L. Doherty, Psychology Magna Cum Laude Thomas J. Donnelly, English Amy E. Burke, Social and Rehabilitation Services Karen M. Doyle, Biology/Sociology, Summa Cum Laude Deirdre J. Burke, Biology (*) Daniel Dragonetti, Social and Rehabilitation Services Megan L. Caci, English/Art History Tiffany A. Dubina, Psychology Luigi M. Calabrese, History Daniel C. Duncan, Sociology Marybeth N. Calise, Social and Rehabilitation Services Nicole M. Duplessis, Mathematics, Cum Laude (e) Dianna L. Carboni, English, Summa Cum Laude David C. Durocher, Communications Robert R. Caron, Social and Rehabilitation Services, Ben Dutton, Marketing Summa Cum Laude Shannon Dwyer, Social and Rehabilitation Services Karen B. Castignoli, Social and Rehabilitation Services Evan A. Eichorn, Geography/Economic Theory, Cum Laude Kelly C. Ceglia, Psychology/Social and Rehabilitation Services Joshua L. Eldredge, Psychology Beth A. Eldridge, English/Spanish, Cum Laude Matthew E. Guida, Social and Rehabilitation Services Caitlin M. Fahey, Social and Rehabilitation Services Shweta Hakre, Biology with Concentration in Biotechnology Jessica A. Fairhurst, Sociology, Cum Laude Christina L. Hallissey, History, Secondary Education Nancy L. Fairweather, Social and Rehabilitation Services Michelle M. Hamilton, Marketing Ryan C. Farias, Communications Haley J. Hamlin, Social and Rehabilitation Services, Emily S. Farrell, Spanish, Elementary Education, Cum Laude Magna Cum Laude Craig M. Fennell, Marketing Heidi M. Hanlon, Sociology Cheryl E. Finnegan, Psychology, Elementary Education, Michael J. Hargrave, Accounting Magna Cum Laude Amy L. Hastings, Psychology, Elementary Education Sands A. Fish, Computer Science Michelle K. Hebert, Social and Rehabilitation Services, (*) Ryan T. Fitzgerald, Management Elementary Education John F. Fitzgibbons, Biology Tracy L. Heffernan, Mathematics/Computer Science, Amanda B. Flood, Social and Rehabilitation Services/Psychology Summa Cum Laude Michael P. Flynn, Communications Keith A. Herman, Management Keri D. Foley, Psychology Jeffrey M. Herold, Communications Patrick J. Foran, Political Science Stephen F. Hess, Computer Science, Magna Cum Laude Keith S. Forcier, Communications Patrick K. Hickey, Sociology Stephanie E. Ford, Sociology Sean R. Higgins, Political Science/Economic Issues and Policy David C. Franks, Psychology Michelle L. Hincman, Economics with Business Concentration e)(f) Marybeth Fraser, English, Secondary Education, Scott V. Hopkins, Sociology Summa Cum Laude Lea M. Horan, Communications Haley C. Fredrickson, Psychology Glenn B. Horvath, Social and Rehabilitation Services (*) Matthew D. Freeman, Psychology (d)(e)(f) Kathryn J. Hoye, Social and Rehabilitation Services, Amanda A. Fritz, Social and Rehabilitation Services Elementary Education, Summa Cum Laude Lisa M. Furbush, Theology /English Molly H. Hubbard, Global Studies Edward J. Gaffney, Environmental Science/Chemistry Lara L. Iacomino, Communications Jaime G. Gamache, Psychology Patricia G. lacono, Social and Rehabilitation Services Luis M. Garcia, Economic Issues and Policy (d)(e)(f) Tammy A. Ives, Mathematics/Spanish, Elementary Education, Dominic C. Gaudiano, Marketing Summa Cum Laude Ryan D. Gavigan, International Business (f) Keri Jackson, Management, Magna Cum Laude Justin V. Geneau, Communications Sherry A. Jones, Psychology/Social and Rehabilitation Services (f) April N. Gentes, Social and Rehabilitation Services, Katerina Kambosos, Biology Magna Cum Laude Renuka U. Kamerkar, International Business Douglas A. George, Economic Issues and Policy Joshua W. Kane, Computer Science Chris F. Germain, Communications (f) Raymond J. Kane, Foreign Languages, Cum Laude Alison L. Giaimo, Sociology Tara J. Kangiser, Accounting, Cum Laude Georgia Giamalis, Social and Rehabilitation Services/Psychology (*) Michael P. Karigianis, Political Science Claudia C. Gil, Accounting Jamie L. Kasbarian, Social and Rehabilitation Services, Cum Laude Tracey A. Gingras, Psychology, Cum Laude Stephen J. Kaszanek, Biology, Secondary Education, Cum Laude (*) Erica L. Godin, Psychology Scott K. Kaufman, Social and Rehabilitation Services Kristyn E. Goehring, Psychology Jane M. Kelley, Sociology, Elementary Education Taryn D. Goguen, Economics with Business Concentration Sarah P. Kemp, Sociology, Secondary Education, Cum Laude William B. G oldsmith, Management Shane B. Kendall, Computer Science Alcaris Gonzalez, Management Lisa M. Kerber, History, Magna Cum Laude Sarah J. Goodwin, Communications, Cum Laude Kaitlin Kerrigan, Social and Rehabilitation Services, Corey T. Gorman, Computer Science Elementary Education Colleen E. Graham, Communications/English, Cum Laude Michael A. Kidney, Sociology Alessandra A. Graziani, Social and Rehabilitation Services, Shelley A. Kijek, Mathematics, Secondary Education Elementary Education, Cum Laude Christopher M. Klier, Sociology Shayna L. Greiner, Marketing, Cum Laude Kristen A. Klimaj, Accounting, Magna Cum Laude Brian T Griffin, Sociology Kimberly B. Knapik, Marketing David W. Grimm, History, Cum Laude Michelle A. Kozaczka, Accounting Karen L. Grote, Psychology, Magna Cum Laude Amanda K. LaBranche, Social and Rehabilitation Services Adam R. Guest, International Business (*) Jamie L. Laderman, Communications David A. LaFleur, International Business Octavio D. Melo, Management Cara A. Lambert, Mathematics John F. Merrell, Psychology Robert P. Lambert, Accounting Sherri A. Mielnicki, Accounting Michelle M. Latorraca, Psychology, Cum Laude Meredith A. Miller, Psychology, Cum Laude Jarrod M. LeBlanc, English (*) Francis D. Milligan, Management Matthew I. LeBlanc, Management Shannon L. Mission, Biology with Concentration in Biotechnology (f) Aida Lembo, Communications, Cum Laude Danielle C. Molineaux, Management John A. Leonard, English Maurice M. Monopoli, Economic Theory, Cum Laude Katie L. Leonesio, Accounting Cornelius W. Moore, Sociology Jaimee L. Leroux, English, Elementary Education, Cum Laude Christine L. Moran, Foreign Languages, Elementary Education Mary K. Linnehan, Social and Rehabilitation Services, Lynn F. Morrissey, Psychology, Elementary Education Elementary Education, Summa Cum Laude Erian M. Morse, Political Science Jeffrey J. Logee, History Michael A. Mullen, Sociology Joseph D. Lombardi, Sociology Andrea L. Murphy, Economics with Business Concentration Kristi M. Luetjen, History/Political Science, Magna Cum Laude Mary M. Narkevicius, Mathematics, Magna Cum Laude Michael J. Luongo, Marketing Courtney R. Neal, Psychology, Elementary Education Barbara J. Maclachlan, Political Science Anthony J. Niglio, Psychology Shauna E. MacSweeney, Accounting Albert T. Noble, Computer Science, Magna Cum Laude (c) Lora A. Maffei, Accounting/Economic Issues and Policy, Nathaniel E. North, Communications (*) Laurie Ann Oberg, Social and Rehabilitation Services Magna Cum Laude John M. Mahoney, Communications BrandiceJ. O'Brien, Communications Tara L. Malcolm, Biology David M. O'Brien, History Mario A. Maldari, Computer Science Jennifer M. O'Brien, English /History Michael A. Mallone, Economics with Business Concentration Michael J. O'Brien, Economic Theory Mark J. Mamuszka, Theology/Philosophy, Summa Cum Laude Michael P. O'Brien, Marketing Corrado Mancini, Marketing Elizabeth A. O'Connell, Spanish Lauren M. Manley, Marketing Meghan T. O'Connor, Social and Rehabilitation Services Brian C. Manning, Management Jeanne K. O'Loughlin, Social and Rehabilitation Services/ (*) Lori M. Manzo, English/Philosophy Psychology, Magna Cum Laude Jennifer L. Mara, Social and Rehabilitation Services Jennifer E. O'Neil, Communications/Psychology Rebecca L. Marhelewicz, Social and Rehabilitation Services, Faith M. O'Neill, Marketing Sharon M. Orefice, Social and Rehabilitation Services, Magna Cum Laude Michael B. M arnoto, Philosophy Magna Cum Laude Erin M. Paparo, English, Secondary Education, Cum Laude Peter M. Marques, Management lngrid M. Marquez, Accounting Susan E. Papik, Chemistry Joanna Marra, Accounting Gregory J. Pappas, English Steven F. M artin, Accounting Joseph P. Parrillo, Political Science, Mag na Cum Laude Jenny Maurati, International Business Richard T. Parsells, Sociology Robert D. Pelletier, Biology/Chemistry, Magna Cum Laude Jason D. McAllister, Marketing Kim I. McElholm, Accounting Wendy N. Pelletier, Mathematics, Summa Cum Laude Kevin M. McElmoyle, Social and Rehabilitation Services Lynn M. Pellett, Social and Rehabilitation Services Sean J. McEntegart, Management Pamela H. Perfetuo, English Amy R. McKellar, Social and Rehabilitation Services Amybeth Perkins, Psychology, Magna Cum Laude Susan M. McKeon, Communications Matthew J. Perrin, History, Magna Cum Laude Nathan J. McKinley, Global Studies Business Concentration Jessica K. Piekarski, Marketing Alison E. McLaughlin, Accounting Michael B. Pogue, Geography Karen E. McManus, English Ann M. Przyborowska, Chemistry Beth C. McNamara, Social and Rehabilitation Services Cristin R. Quagliaroli, Social and Rehabilitation Services, Jennifer S. McNerney, Psychology, Elementary Education, Elementary Education Cum Laude Jason J. Quartarone, Psychology Gregory J. McNulty, Mathematics Jessica M. Quinn, Social and Rehabilitation Services, Emily E. McPhail, Social and Rehabilitation Services, Cum Laude Elementary Education, Cum Laude Nicole L. Meagher, Marketing (*) Jamie P. Raeke, History, Secondary Education )(f) Janice A. Ramos, Economics with Business Concentration, Julie L. Talbot, Social and Rehabilitation Services, Summa Cum Laude Elementary Education, Cum Laude Laura L. Ramsdell, Political Science, Magn a Cum Lauie Sarah F. Thivierge, Accounting Matthew D. Ray, Marketing Marysa R. Thomas, Management Amy E. Richardson, Social and Rehabilitation Services, Cum Laui e Kerri A. Timmins, Social and Rehabilitation Services Christopher P. Richardson, Accounting Jason K. Toothaker, Accounting Tammy E. Rogers, Accounting Elizabeth A. Trovato, Social and Rehabilitation Services Thomas J. Romano, Management Nancy L. Tryder, Chemistry, Cum Laude Jessica E. Rosenberg, Biology Faith L. Tucker, Social and Rehabilitation Services Tricia A. Rumery, Family Studies Sean M. Turnan, Geography Danielle H. Russo, Psychology Dina E. Turrill, Social and Rehabilitation Services, Elementary Nicole L. St.Gelais, Psychology, Elementary Education, Cum Laude Education, Cum Laude Peter B. Salkins, Economics with Business Concentration Joseph F. Twomey, Psychology Allyson M. Sandberg, Psychology, Secondary Education, Cum Laude Amy E. Underwood, Spanish/Social and Reh abilitation Services John V. Sartori, Accounting Brett M. Vadnais, Communications Kirsten A. Scott, Social and Rehabilitation Services Keith G. Vaidya, Economics with Business Concentration Renata A. Serafin, Political Science Suzanne E. Valutkevich, Management Joseph M. Serodio, English Dayna M. VanBlarcom, Foreign Languages Lauren L. Seymour, Biology with Concentration in Biotechnology, Judith E. van der Linden, Chemistry, Magna Cum Laude Magna Cum Laude Nicole M. Vaughn, Social and Rehabilitation Services Alicia A. Shaheen, Marketing Christine A. Veltri, English, Elementary Education, Karen L. Shaw, Social and Reha bilitation Services, Cum Laude Magna Cum Laude Caroline J. Shea, English Melissa L. Wallat, Biology, Cum Laude Erica L. Sheehan, Economic Theory Katie J. Walsh, Marketing, Cum Laude Jonathan E. Short, English/Philosophy (*) Quentin Walsh, Communications John M. Silk, Communications Sara K. Ward, Spanish, Cum Laude Tara K. Slavin, Accounting Stephen M. Warner, Spanish Deanna T. Smiddy, Communications Adam R. Wawrow, Computer Science Jeffrey C. Smith, English, Summa Cum Laude Danielle R. Weaver, Social and Rehabilitation Services Christopher A. Snell, Psychology David J. Weideman, Management Jason H. Sogard, Management (*) Craig D. White, Social and Rehabilitation Services Jill R. Spagna, Social and Rehabilitation Services Jaime E. Wight, Economic Theory Steven J. Spar, Social and Rehabilitation Services, (*) David A. Wilcox, Sociology Magna Cum Laude Paul G. Wile, Management Tammy L. Spiro, Social and Rehabilitation Services Brooke A. Witkop, Social and Rehabilitation Services, Mary E. Spofford, Political Science Cum Laude *) Althea Stephens, Psychology (*) Julie A. Wright, Environmental Science Katherine E. Stoehrer, Psychology, Cum Laude (*) John W. Young, Communications Karen M. Stoyanoff, Accounting, Magna Cum Laude Joseph T. Zito, Psychology, Cum Laude Andrea L. Svagdys, Management Eileen C. Sweeney, Social and Rehabilitation Services, Elementary Education, Cum Laude
(c) George A. Doyle Scholarship Award Recipient (e) Members of Delta Epsilon Sigma Honor Society (d) Marion Merit Award Recipient (f) Augustine Scholarship Award Recipient
(*) degree in progress
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The Assumption College Mace was conceived, designed, created, and given as a gift to Assumption College by Paul A. Cavanagh of Greenville,
Rhode Island. Medallion of the President of Assumption College
The shield onth e seal is divided into four sections by the cross, symbol of Christ, denoting the College as a Catholic institution. It is a "fleurdelisee" cross, a reminder that the College is located in the Diocese of Worcester, which also has thisstyl e cross on its coat of arms. On the cross is an open book, representing the Gospel, which is the foundation of teaching at a Catholic institution, and also representing the Liberal Arts, which seek to lead the student to knowledge and wisdom. On the book are the letters ART (Adveniat Regnum Tuum or Thy Kingdom Come), a phrase from the Lord's Prayer which is the motto of the Assumptionists who founded the College in 1904. In the upper left quarter is the monogram of Mary with a crown above it, a symbol of the Blessed Virgin Mary in her Assumption. In the lower right quarter is the fleur-de-lis, a reminder of the French origins of the founding religious order.
The Medallion is suspended by a chain the links of which consist of the letter "M" with a crown representing the Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Our Lady of the Assumption, patroness of the College.
This presidential medallion was designed, created, and given as a gift to Assumption College by John Cavanagh of Greenville, Rhode Island. Academic Regalia
Academic garb dates from the 12th and 13th centuries, when most students and teachers were clerics and had taken at least minor holy orders. The assignment of colors to certain faculties was a much later development, and was standardized in the United States in the late 19th century. White was assigned to arts and letters,- red, a traditional color of the church, was assigned to theology,- green, for herbs, went to medicine,- purple, the color of emperors, went to law,- and golden yellow, standing for wealth and alchemy, went to the sciences. Because philosophy means love and pursuit of wisdom, in the case of the Doctor of Philoso phy (Ph.D.), dark blue represents the mastery of the discipline of learning and scholarship in any field for which the degree is conferred rather than in the discipline of philosophy alone.
Gowns vary by degree. The bachelor's gown has pointed sleeves. The master s gown has oblong sleeves, the rear of which are cut square and the front of which are cut in arcs. Both the bachelor's and master's gowns are untrimmed. The doctor's gown has bell-shaped sleeves and is faced down the front with black velvet. Three bars of velvet cross each sleeve. Often the bars are black, but they may also be in the color distinctive to the discipline in which the degree has been conferred.
In all cases, the exterior of the academic hood is black, and the interior is lined with the official color or colors of the institution that conferred the degree. The bachelor's hood is three feet in length,- the master's is three and one-half feet,- and the doctor's is four feet. Only the doctor's hood has panels at the sides. The edges of the hoods are velvet, and are two inches, three inches, and five inches for the bachelor's, master s, and doctor s degrees, respec tively. The color of this trim is indicative of t he subject to which the degree pertains.
The mortar board cap may be made of soft or hard material and, as its name suggests, symbolizes the role of learning in building an individual and shared future. The tassel is black or the color appropriate to the subject, with the exception of the doctor's tassel, which may be gold.
For all academic purposes, including trimmings of doctors' gowns, edging of hoods, and tassels of caps, the colors associated with different disciplines are as follows:
Agriculture Maize Arts, Letters, F~Iumanities White Commerce, Accountancy, Business Drab Economics Copper Education Light Blue Fine Arts Brown Law Purple Library Science Lemon Medicine Green Music Pink Oratory Silver Gray Philosophy Dark Blue Physical Education Sage Green Science Golden Theology Scarlet
The above text is adapted from American Universities and Colleges, i3th ed. (New York, <98 1), pp . < 917-18 Assumption ColWe Alma (Rater
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