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This Book is brought to you for free and open access by the Newspapers at Digital Commons @ RIC. It has been accepted for inclusion in What's News? by an authorized administrator of Digital Commons @ RIC. For more information, please contact [email protected]. WHAT'S NEWS AT RHODE ISLAND COLLEGE Vol. 14 Issue 8 Circulation over 35,000 December 13, 1993 'Taki' Votoras, 95 others From one alumnus to another- honored for their service SupportHigher Education and Adams Library by George LaTour nized for 10, 15, 20 and 25 years of service were on hand. What's News Associate Editor President Nazarian, himself able to boast of nearly 40 years in the encouragement to all alumni seek­ anajotis T. "Taki" Votoras of service of the College (second only to by Clare Eckert ing further support for the raffle. the English faculty, upon Chester E. "Chet" Smolski, a profes­ What's News Editor The mailing will go out within the being added to the honor role sor of geography, who does have 40) next few days. Enclosed will be two of 30-year employees at the informed those present for the 10- books of raffle tickets and a return, annualP Service Recognition Day Dec. to-25-year honors that their years of College postage-paid envelope. Tickets are 2, told Rhode Island College service totaled 1,805. President John $2 each or three for $5. President John Nazarian - with "I want to thank each of you for Nazarian, Class The raffle is sponsored by the RIC tongue in cheek- that he'd "come to your service to Rhode Island of 1954, will Foundation, with a first prize of one get his $10,000 reward" for the College ...for all you've done and all reach out "from year's in-state tuition and fees achievement. that we'll ask you to do," said one alumnus to redeemable at any time at the 1993- "I'll give you 100,000 lire," replied Nazarian, adding, "We are family." another" in the 94 value of $2,601 or $1,500 in cash. a straight-faced Nazarian, while Votoras is the only RIC employee upcoming days Second prize is a $500 gift voucher placing a friendly hand on the asso­ this year to reach the 30-year mark. to ask fellow at the Campus Store. Fifteen addi­ ciate professor's shoulder. Of special note is the achievement of alumni fromall tional, donated prizes will be James R. Medeiros of the College graduating awarded. support staff, who works for the years to con­ "The Alumni Association has gen­ landscaping and grounds crew. tribute to the College's BUY-A­ erously supported this endeavor by "Jimmie" is just 41 years old and BOOK RAFFLE - a project under­ paying for this mailing," Wassenar has 25 years of service at the taken by the Foundation to raise noted. Both the Foundation and the College, having started at age 16. public awareness of the fiscal crisis Alumni Association will sponsor The College pins were given to the facinghigher 'education in the state, Adams Affair, a black-tie-optional honorees with the exception of Taki and to generate revenue for the gala event, also planned to benefit Votoras, who received an engraved James P. Adams acquisitions bud­ the library. The evening, scheduled bronze desk plaque. get. for Saturday, Feb. 19, at Rhodes-on­ "If you're still around for 50 years, According to Vice President for the-Pawtuxet, will include dancing we'll give you a gold plaque," the Development and College Relations to Rhyme & Reason, sumptous food, President told him. Kathleen McNally Wassenar, the "No. That won't happen Votoras President. has written a letter of Continued on page 12 told What's News later. He'll proba­ bly retire in the next year or two, he says. A resident of Providence, who maintains an apartment in Athens, Greece, Votoras began his tenure at RIC in September of 1963 as an instructor of freshman composition and Western literature, later adding some children's literature to his course schedule. He has two grown daughters, Stephanie Tranquilla, who now resides in Pennsylvania with her husband and two children, and Sonia Ides of New York and Los Angeles. 'TAKI' VOTORAS Votoras plays the piano for enjoy­ ment and translates Greek to "But you have to pay for the cof­ English, also as a hobby. fee," interjected Vice President John He is a graduate of the University J. Salesses, failing to hold back the of Genoa in Italy and has a master's laughter. degree from Wayne State University Votoras, of Greek descent, fully and Ph.D. from the University of appreciated the joke, laughing while Connecticut, both in English. trying to balance his coffee cub. For now, he'll continue to put all It was that kind of day both on that education and his teaching tal­ Dec. 2 for the past 30-year retirees ents to work in the classroom and who met in the President's House for only dream about retirement. coffee, fruit and rolls and the previ­ See page 9 for more on Service ous day when those whowere recog- Awards.

Remincler! 1993 Alumni Fund closes Dec. 31, 1993

All gifts and pledge payments

must be postmarked by that date. A VIOLIN FOR RIC: Silvia Coolidge (center}, wife of the late Arlan R. Coolidge of the Brown University music department, donates his Albani violin (circa 1700) to RIC in ceremonies Dec. 6 at the Chorus and Symphony Together we can make a difference! Orchestra concert. With her are John Sumerlin (left} and Robert Elam, both of the RIC music department. (What's News Photo by Gordon E. Rowley} Page 2- What's News, Monday, December 13, 1993 In Memoriam - Richard K. Gehrenbeck ALUMN~_ Preceding a -moment of silence for tory of science, and physics. Professor Gehrenbeck wrote the passing of Rhode Island College & ALUMNI FUND NEWS faculty member Richard K. numerous articles and delivered ASSOCIATION many lectures on the history of Gehrenbeck, College President John This is my last column for 1993. I've thought of several things to write bout this Nazarian noted before a gathering physics and astronomy, including his holiday season is certainly adding to the difficulty of "Thoughts on the Star of Bethlehem" time-though the upcoming at the annual Service Recognition remaining focused! No, I probably won't get many Christmas cards out this year; I of delivered in 1973 at the Ladd Days that he was "a dear friend still have to wrap my Secret Santa gift for the office; and this column will probably Observatory in Providence. many here." jump all over the place. the He was a member of the American Nazarian characterized You will receive more mail from the College in the next few weeks than you have "a caring indi­ Association of Physics Teachers, physics professor as received in the past six months. It may seem overwhelming, but I really hope you'll who Sigma Xi, and the Scientific vidual, a fine teacher and one to read all of it. Perspectives is on its way-read it carefully because Research Society of America. He was take the time was dedicated to the principles of we may be asking some of you to help us with a reader survey in the next month. a member of the Providence Rhode Island College and what we All of you will receive at least one (and some of you two) reminder about the 1993 Presbyterian Church and served as stand for." Alumni Fund . A letter is also on its way from President Nazarian about the library an elder, a trustee, a choir member Dr. Gehren­ raffle. beck, 59, of and Sunday school music leader . One piece of mail will be ab invitation to The Adams Affair to be held on Feb. 19, Providence, died An Eagle Scout, he had founded 1994 at Rhodes-on-the-Pawtuxet. This is the first time we have ;;;anned such a after being and led Cub Scout Pack 15 . He large-scale event for the College and the Alumni Association is co-sponsoring it stricken at the served as an advisor to the Smith with the RIC Foundation. Please try to attend-it's a great way to celebrate your on Hill branch of the Providence Public College alma mater's 140th birthday and to help the acquisitions fund for Adams Library. Library; sang bass in the German Monday, Nov. Someone you know is bound to be there. • 29. He was the Dramatic Club Men's Choir; was a husband of Rita member of the presbytery of the In fact, you don't need a college event to run into alumni. It's difficult to go any­ (Reynolds) Southern New England where around here and not see someone who graduated from RIC. In the last few Gehrenbeck. Peacemakers Committee, and con­ weeks alone, I saw or heard from David Heimbecker, Master's 197 4, Bill David, 1968 and Lou Marciano, Master's 1960. We're members of the same Born in St. ducted educational workshops on Class of international relations and environ­ Rotary Club, where incidentally a recent speaker was my classmate Donna Foisy RICHARDGEHRENBECK Paul, Minn., a mental concerns. Smith, Class of 1973. Dorian DeSimone, Class of 1982 had a booth at the (File Photo) son of Gilbert Campus Center's Holiday Fair. S. Elizabeth Campbell, Class of 1931 and Thomas Professor Gehrenbeck was a char­ B. Gehrenbeck Farnsworth, Master's 1957 stay in touch on a regular basis. Mike Smith, Class of ter member of the Smith Hill of White Bear Lake, Minn., and the 1979, made my week with the FacultyGram he sent. Mitch Cohen, Class of 1992 late Alice (Naulsby) Gehrenbeck, he Interaction Council. sent a list of interesting fundraising ideas for the Association and the College. wife, he is survived by lived in Providence for the past 20 Besides his Linda Bottega Andrew, Class of 1987 called from Arizona. She calls to talk at least Anne Reynolds years. · two daughters, a couple of times during the year. Betty Filippelli, Class of 1968 sent a great of Watertown, Professor Gehrenbeck received a Gehrenbeck-Shim reunion letter about the Class of 1968-or as she calls it,"the class who never did bachelo ·r's degree in physics from Mass., and Nancy Naulsby anything on time or by the book." The list goes on, but I'm running out of space. in Gehrenbeck of St. Paul; a son, David Macalester College, St. Paul, I do want to wish everyone a very happy and healthy holiday season. Aside from 1956, and a doctorate in the history L. Gehrenbeck of Pittsburgh, Pa.; a . Gehrenbeck of my own wishes for my family and friends, there are a few other wishes I of science from the University of brother, Dr. David M have ... that Syd Cohen, Class of 1940 will finish his book on the New York Minnesota in 1973. Normal, Ill., and a granddaughter. Yankees so we can have a book signing party for him; that He was a missionary teacher in A memorial service was held Dec. a highly successful Adams Affair will bring together not only Lebanon from 1957 to 1960. 2 at the Providence Presbyterian large numbers of alumni, but a great turnout of faculty and A member of the RIC faculty since Church in Providence . Cremation staff; and that John Nazarian, Class of 1954 will have to 1972, he taught astronomy, the his- and burial was in White Bear Lake. pay off at least one of his challenges to the 1993 Alumni G.L. Fund (now I can bug Syd about finishing his book, but the other two wishes really depend on you!) Happy Holidays! Former RIC faculty member dies Holly L. Shadoian Class of 1973 Dr. Helen Kyle Conlon was 75 Director of Alumni Affairs Dr. Helen F. Kyle Conlon, 75, of nity. Salem, Va., a member of the Rhode She was a graduate of Genesco WHAT'S NEWS Island College faculty from 1964 State Teachers College and received 'Tlie of staff 'W/iat's 9,./j,ws AT RHODE ISLAND COLLEGE until 1976, died Nov. 8 after a long her doctorate from Boston illness, according to the Livingston University. wislies its readers County News. Survivors include a brother and a liappy lio[idayseason! Editor She was the wife of the late John sister-in-law, Harold and Ann Kyle Clare Eckert J. Conlon. of Roanoke, Va.; a sister, Mary Kyle She had taught at the University DuPuis of Williamsburg, Va., and 10 Associate Editor of Oklahoma and the University of nieces and nephews. 'Tliene;r,t issue of George LaTour · Colorado before joining the faculty A memorial Mass was celebrated 'Wfiat's 9,./j,ws at RIC, attaining the rank of profes- Nov. 13 at St. Mary's Catholic Staff sor in the Depar:tmen t of Church in Genesco . is Afonaay, Jan. 31, 1994. Gordon E. Rowley, Photographer Elementary Education here. Dr. Kyle Conlon also was remem- Cynthia L. Sousa, Editorial Asst. Dr. Kyle Conlon was widely recog- bered in a Mass on the RIC campus Pauline McCartney, Secretary nized as a lecturer on education, Dec. 8. 'Deadfineis Jan. 21 particularly in the area of reading. Contributions to the Rhode Island Student Staff A da~ghter of the late John S. and . College Foundation in Dr. Kyle for su6missionof copy, Cynthia DeMaio, Student Writer Katherme Holland Kyle of Genesco, · Conlon's memory would be appreci- Va., she was a native of that commu- ated. pfiotos, etc. What's News at Rhode lslan~ College (US681-650) is published biweekly by Rhode Island College Office of News and Publications Mary Loughrey, for 38 years an integral part of RIC Services, 600 Mt. Pleasant Ave., ' Providence, RI 02908. It is pub­ dies at 91 lished throughout the academic year except during semester Mary F. She and other faculty members, lished her doctoral dissertation in Loughrey of who ~ad taught members of the France and Rhode Island French breaks. Second-class postage paid Providence, a Class of 1940, were honored at a lun­ History and Culture from' 1686 to at Providence, RI. long-time fac­ cheon by members of that class in 1800. Send address ulty member at August ,of 1992 . She had been a high school teacher Postmaster: Rhode Island "President Nazarian was a stu­ in Laconia, N.H., from 1923-26, and changes to What's News at Rhode College who dent of mine," she said at the time also in Massena, N.Y. from 1926-28. Island College, Office of News and boasted she and "was one of all the wonderfui There are no immediate survivors. Publications Services, 600 Mt. had as one of people I had taught." Professor Loughrey was the sister Pleasant Ave., Providence, RI 02908. her students Born in Stamford, Conn., she was of the late Catherine R., Frances T., RIC's current a daughter of the late James C. and and Josephine M. Loughrey . Deadline President John Katherine (Reilly ) Loughrey. She was the friend of Associate MARY F. LOUGHREY N · d · She had resided in Providence and Professor Emeritus and Mrs. Calvin Deadline for submission of copy (FilePhotoJ azanan, ied is noon the Thursday Thursday, Dec . North Providence before returning to Tillotson and Professor Emeritus and photos two weeks before publication date. 2, at Rhode Island Hospital. Providence and the St. Elizabeth and Mrs. James E. White. She was 91. Home two years ago. A Mass of Christian Burial was Telephone A professor of modern languages Professor Loughrey received her celebrated Dec. 4 at St. Augustine (401) 456-8090 at RIC from 1928 (when it was called bachelor of arts degree in 1923, and Church in the Mount Pleasant sec­ of her master of arts degree in 1929, tion of Providence. Burial was in St. the Rhode Island College Printing Education) until her retirement in from Middlebury College in Vermont. John Cemetery, Worcester, Mass. Herald Press 1966, she had, she said, taught She earned her Ph .D. in 1943 from "mostly French." Columb _ia University, and later pub- G.L. What's News, Monday, December13, 1993 - Page 3

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by Cynthia L. Sousa What's News Writer Adams has first solo st.low . 1 Karen An tar and Amanda DiCenzo want for Catherine Adams of the Christmas is to continue RIC art department will heir friendship of 18 years! have her works shown in The two RIC students have been her first Providence solo friends since kindergarten and plan show at Lenore Gray to be friends forever! Says, Karen, Q-allery, 15 Meetihg St., the more talkative, "I hope our kids Providence from Dec. 3 to are friends someday!" Dec. 28. Both girls are seniors majoring in The gallery is open from 9 accounting, but the similarities a.m. to 5 p.m., Mond:ay don't stop there! through Friday. They are both from Johnston, graduated from Bayview Academy in East Providence, received associ­ ate's degrees from the Community College of Rhode Island, have long, naturally curly hair and hazel eyes, ,.IScoh earlsten have boyfriends named John, have dogs, love the beach, watching pro named -asst .. - football and playing pool. coa~l'l<>f ~ -~n•-~ But, Karen and "Mandy" aren't clones. Karen is taller and, accord­ FRIENDS TILL THE END: Karen An tar and Mandy DiCenzo have shared wres\l'irtg't,a.6 :: ing to Mandy, "the athletic type." many life experiences. She is very outgoing, and talks to _,,,{Jll;\, , Seott ,Carl5-:ten everyone, Mandy said. Biltmore. "The doorman got to know with the bookkeeping for awhile. 1992 , an 'a -form ,~r Mandy is quiet and reserved and us, and, as it happened, we had a She plans to continue working there '¥!estl~r, wa ,s r1ec<:niJY , "not athletic at all." "Karen has prom there and he gave us each after graduation. appointed as •. as ;§;istafit k tried to get me involved in sports roses," laughed Mandy. Karen and Mandy are members of coach o{:the men's wrestliflg like softball and skiing," Mandy The two have been celebrating the RIC Accounting Club and Mandy te.wn• -. % . tI+ said, "but I'm just not cut out for birthdays and Christmas for the serves as president of the Computer Carlsten was a foq:r-ti:nte that type of thing." past few years by taking each other Information Systems Club and of New, England cha~ _p, t~9- But the two get along just fine, out for dinner. They also socialize the student chapter of the tim e ·A:B-Aniericah, an:d boasting that they have never had placed third in the natibh an argument in their long friend­ while at RlC. Carlsteli's ship. But the two get along just fine, boasting father, Rusty, was forine'r They had the typical stories to tell · - head coach at RIC. of a close friendship and of growing that they have never had an argument in up, some of which they asked not to be printed! their long friendship. There was the time Karen and some other friends surprised Mandy regularly with Karen's sister, Association for Systems on her birthday by renting a limou­ Michelle, and her husband and two Management. She was named to Attention sine and taking her out on the town other friends named Donna . Who's Who Among American in Newport ... the time, as high Both girls plan to graduate in May, Colleges and Universities in 1993. Students!~ school students at Bayview, that and, of course, are planning a joint they planned to skip first period and party. Mandy has a double major in Both girls plan to take the CPA early start on your Get an ended up being escorted to school by accounting and computer informa­ exam in the near future and hope to summer jobs and inter11- pass. Then, down the road, they can ships. .-.. police ... then there were their trips tion systems and works part time at to Cancun and Florida! Marlee Casting doing bookkeeping. fulfill their dreams of opening their The Student Employmep.t The 23-year-olds reminisced about As part of her course work, she did own offices in their homes and start­ excitjrig Office has new and riding the RIPTA busses to high an internship at Textron. . ing families so that their children waiting jus't opportunities school every morning before getting Karen's father, Bill, owns and will have the special relationship , for you. their licenses, and taking time each operates Family Auto in Johnston that they feel they are so fortunate are These opportunities a day to ride the glass elevator at the where Karen has been helping him to have. chance of a lifetime and won't last long, accordlng ;to Peg Theroux. . , The Student Emplgyment Office ls located in "Oraftg''­ Lee Hall 050.

'Teach for America~ intf::)rnships "Teach for America" Js seeking undergraduates fo participate in the 1994 Summel' , Jnstitute Internship Program. For more information or to receive an application, contact Amy Gerold, direc­ tor of institute operatioµs _, by phone (212) 789-9,302, Ext. 112, or write Teacp . {~; America,];>. 0. Box 5f~4, , New York, NY10185: A,pplicatiops aX_so,.at ,e available in tlie Stud'ejit Employment Office, _, All materials m-ust ,be postmarked no later than March 1.

PLANNING FOR 'THE ADAMS AFFAIR' are (I to r) Richard Olsen, director of the James P. Adams Library, Patricia Ross Maciel, Class of 1961, co-chair of the event and Alumni Association president and Joseph Neri, Class of 1969, co-chair and member of the RIC Foundation. The event, to raise money for the Library, is scheduled for Feb. 19 at Rhodes-on-the-Pawtuxet. See ad on page 10 for more information. Page 4- What's News, Monday, December 13, 1993 Trip to Iceland, Greenland proved t? be fun in the endless sun for RIC's Sheri Smith

Ladd of Wheaton College and Lynn Aside from that dants of Scandinavian peoples. by George LaTour Pasquerella of the University of Aside from that fleeting shadow What's News Associate Editor Rhode Island made a presentation at cast over their visit, everything was That dog-sled ride sunshine and fun. About that dog-sled ride, Smith Having rented a nearby apart­ says she was "really .excited about ment to save money, Smith and her going on a dog sled." colleagues found sleeping something "The only thing was, I felt really that was not so easy to accomplish sorry for the dogs. They, well, had to with nearly 24-hours of daylight work like dogs," she relates, what each day that close to the Arctic with four adults plus the driver on Circle . board for a half-hour run to the Inuit "We never saw darkness," relates village. Smith with astonishment. "We fig­ She says there were nine dogs ured around 1 or 1:30 a.m. it became pulling each of three sleds. like dusk here, but it never really Smith had a two-hour flight from became dark." Iceland to Greenland where she and "We took a photo at midnight and others rented the dog sleds for the it just looks like the sun is starting trip. to set. A lot of people had problems "We had to leave by six o'clock sleeping." because that's when the airport But, when they got to a traditional local favorite, "Rotten Shark," they had to draw the line. closes, and the airport crew also ran The three women went to a local the dog sleds," says Smith. grocery store for food, again, to sa_ve "The dog-sled ride required a little money on the trip of which they had international cooperation," she to finance most themselves, and · notes, what with "a Frenchman on there they found groceries that the back, me next, followed by a proved somewhat of a surprise. Japanese _ man, then the There was a lot of fish pot pie Frenchman's wife and, lastly, the available as well as salmon and driver who was up front." smoked fish, smoked duck and other "We were packed together as close smoked meats and lamb. as we could get, and we had to keep That sounds palatable. our arms and legs in, or else we "Sometimes we weren't quite sure · would have them in the snow, thus what we were getting," Smith says slowing the ride," she explains. with a chuckle. For instance, there was "skyr," a They were beautiful rich type of curd dessert, which, they Iceland and Greenland were beau­ GETTING READY for her dogsled ride in Greenland is RIC's Sheri Smith. all agreed, "was good." tiful, assures Smith, very clean and But, when they got to a traditional - in Iceland's case - very small. local favorite, "Rotten Shark," they Iceland's population numbers about Do you remember what you were the Congress on "Law, Domestic had to draw the line. quarter of a million with about half doing last May 26 to June 2? Violence, and the Demands of "Someone explained to us that the living in Reykjavik. For Rhode Island Coll~ge's Sheri Justice." shark meat wasn't actually 'rotten' She points out that there is 100 L. Smith it's a time she'll never for­ Some 350 people from around the but 'decomposed'," Smith notes. percent literacy in Iceland, with get. globe attended the Congress at the Well, that does make a difference most everyone being able to speak Virtually endless sunlight, exotic University of Iceland. one supposes. English and two or three other lan­ foods, friendly people, and a land­ "One thing that disturbed me," Icelanders explain that the "cere­ guages, including one Nordic lan­ scape that reminded her more of a relates Smith, "was the people talk­ monious intake" of Rotten Shark guage. moonscape with glaciers, geysers, ing about violence here in America." (hakarl) - along with what one "There's a very strong tradition of icebergs and mountains. A judge attending the Congress imagines is a good dose of schnapps education there," says Smith. A dog sled ride over snow to an from Australia wondered aloud "why - is the "crowning glory" of a mid- Iceland is a five-and-a-half hour

Inuit village in Greenland easily was airplane flight northeast from New the highlight of the period. York City and has a four-hour time Smith, a professor of philosophy, GULLFOSS OR GOLDEN FALLS is Iceland's best-known natural difference (earlier) from us. and two colleagues visited Reykjavik wonder. Here RIC's Sheri Smith photographed the Hvita river, Temperatures ran between 40 and (Rey-kee-a-vik), Iceland, for the 16th which is fed by glacial melt water, as it thunders over the falls. 50 degrees there and it was "very annual 'Yorld Congress on Tons of water tumble over one ledge before turning at right windy." It was noticeably colder on Philosophy of Law and Social angles to cascade over the second stage of the waterfall into a Greenland with heavy wet snow cov­ Philosophy. at that time of year. deep and narrow rocky gorge. ering the ground From there, Smith, on her own, "We were never in Iceland before," made a one-day i:,ide trip to nearby says Smith, who had never been to Greenland, the site of the Inuit vil­ Americans can land a man on the winter feast and of many functions Greenland before either. moon and can't control the violence." year-rcund for these hearty descen- lage. \ ~•~ct , lovedwe all it!" . Smith and colleagues ·Rosalind What's News, Monday, December 13, 1993 - Page 5 Move over Letterman ... Perotti and RIC-TV are on their way

class by himself and fellow communi­ by Cynthia L. Sousa cations classmates. What's News Writer At the time, students interested in TV production borrowed equipment from the College's Audiovisual n Friday, Dec. 10, the stu­ Department to produce their work dio set at RIC-TV in Adams and had to schedule time in the stu­ Library resembled the set 0 dio. of the David Letterman In 1990, the communications Show as eight local morning radio personalities were featured in an department acquired the facihty and equipment in Adams Library and informal interactive program with a Perotti and other students have been live studio audience. Paul and Al of 94HJY,Mi ke Butts producing ever since. and Sue Cope of 92PRO-FM Jones Perotti said the studio has come a , long way over the past few years. and Joan of 93WSNE and Larry Kruger and Coach Colletta of "When we first started out, we didn't push quality because we were 63PRO-AM were on hand for one just experimenting," he said. The hour answering questions fromhost Rudy Cheeks from the Phoenix group put out hundreds of tapes and videos-talk shows, comedy sketches Newpaper and from a live audience and other "candid camera" type of about 50 people. Cheeks' questions focusedon the pieces. As the group matured, Perotti said business of radio as an everyday job. it began focusing on quality -dedi­ The audience asked how each radio cating a lot of time to pre-planning personality got into the business, and pre-production work in a smaller what are the advantages and disad­ number of productions. vantages of radio, what are the best And it's paid off. and worse parts of the job, is this a In the fall of 1993, RIC-TV pro­ lifelong career and is TV a possibil­ duced a show which became the first ity. show produced by a Rhode Island Robert Perotti of Warwick, gen­ college or university to air on local eral manager of RIC-TV, and com­ PBS affiliate WSBE-TV. The show munications major Tom Brassil of was entitled "Interactive: Trends in Warren produced the show along Television News." In an open forum, with fellow classmates and associate students asked questions of local producers Ileana Martos, Bill television anchormen in what was Bartoli, Jennifer McMann and termed a successful quality produc­ Christina Noel. tion. "We wanted to allow the audience In the spring of 1993, RIC-TV pro­ to get to know these radio personali­ duced a second show in the ties on a personal level and also to "Interactive" series.In this half-hour see what they look like," Perotti show entitled "Children Living with said. Cancer," five children who have or RIC-TV is a student organization had cancer talked openly with a psy­ fundedby Student Government that chologist from Rhode Island Hospital has recently been producing one or about their struggles with the dis­ two quality productions per semes­ ease. ter. Perotti, a senior communica� Both shows aired on the State tions major, co-founded the group as TOP: 92PRO AM morning men Larry Kruger and Coach Colletta make Interconnect channel and have been early drive timeenjoyable for Rhode Islanders. BELOW: 'Mike Butts in the a freshman to show videos (on the entered in the Public Utilities State Interconnect channel) made in Morning'rocks listeners with his wit and quick humor. (Photos courtesy of Commission Awards. Award RIC-TV)

announce;mentsare due this month. RIC and Brown hope to involve RIC-TV has recently formed the Providence College, the University Rhode Island Student Media of Rhode Island, Johnson and Wales Or ganization (RISMO) with Brown University and other Rhode Island University's BTV. RISMO's main schools in this production. goal is to get other media organiza­ Perotti said he hopes this show, tions in Rhode Island working an open forum, will be broadcast together to produce shows. live on the State Interconnect chan­ Perotti said he wants more schools nel and simulcast in RIC's Gaige to unite aIJ.d cooperate to create bet­ Hall as part of RIC's African­ ter programming. "With more coop­ American History Month celebra­ eration, schools can benefit from tion. each other," he said. The Dec. 10 production about RISMO plans to produce a first morning radio hosts will be broad­ show in February dealing with the cast next month on the State issue of racism on college campuses Interconnect channel. Watch your throughout the state. local listings for time and date.

Attention Parents: For the holidays, give your RIC student a Buy-a-Book Raffle Ticket. RIC TIX are priced at $2 each, or three for $5.

The first prize is one year's in-state tuition and fees redeemable at any time at the 1993-94 rate of $2,601 (or $1,500 in cash)

All proceeds benefit the James P. Adams Library. Drawing date: Feb. 19, 1994

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TWO KELL YS:Kelly Lombardi, 4, and Rhode Island College senior Kelly Connors work on holiday decorations for Christmas and Hanukkah at the RIC Foundation Raffle, 600 Mt. Pleasant Ave., Prov., RI 02908 Kids Holiday Craft Party Dec. 4 in the Student Union ballroom. (What's or call 401-456-8105 for more information News Photo by Gordon E. Rowley) I Page 6- What's News , Monday, De cember 13, 1993 What's News, Monday, December 13, 1993 - Page 7 Admissions Open House Monsoon-like rains outside fail to dampen spirits inside

An open house for prospective new Photos by students Sunday, Dec. 5, at Rhode Gordon E. Rowley Island College drew some 900 enthu­ siastic youngsters and their parents or guardians to Roberts Hall audito­ Text by rium. The weather certainly had an effect George LaTour on the turn-out which usually finds ~ standing-room-only in the nearly 1,000-seat auditorium. It poured all day, leaving some two-and-a-half inches of rain on the ground. But the weather didn't dampen the spirits of those who made it, attests William Hurry, dean of Admissions and Financial Aid. He termed the day "a success." These "guests" of the College received a warm welcome by President John Nazarian, and then had the opportunity to attend sepa­ rate informational gatherings in vari­ ous campus buildings in four general sessions that lasted until 4 p.m. The prospective students learned about the various programs of study at the College, including those in lib­ eral arts, education, computer sci­ ence, math, biotechnology, nursing and so on. A tour of the campus was provided - umbrellas in hand- and the prospective students had the chance ABOVE: Despite tlle rain, Roberts Hall audito­ to talk to current RIC students, to ask questions about financial aid, to learn rium was nearly full. AT RIGHT: Pianist Kathy about some campus activities such as Sperry provide, music to accompany the those through the Performing Arts refreshments s~PVed In the Faculty Center, Series, to check out the athletics pro­ gram, to discuss life on campus, while (BELOW, PAR LEFT) Josephine Brown including the multi-cultural experi­ and her niece, Katrina, get an explanation of ence, and, finally, the procedures for programs from Ojborah _Johnson, assistant admission for transfer students and BELOW, freshmen. director of under duate admissions. Refreshments were provided at the Denise Moreir nd her mother, Ann, of Faculty Center where pianist Kathy Cranston, pick up ,ature, while at FAR RIGHT Sperry, a RIC music student, played. Melissa Lech (on Wit)and Shelly Lenihan, both Hearing-impaired interpreter Teresa the bookstore. Nickerson provided her services, and of West Warwick, W'lore the Campus Store and Student Union - doors were open all afternoon for inspection. Page 8- What's News, Monday, December 13, 1993 Students with disabilities use services to succeed in school and in life

isfied and left ," Joanne said. by Cynthia DeMaio Sara Wei ss, peer advisor, notes that the accommodations made to Student Writer stud ents with disabilities give them equal opportunity to succeed acade­ mically. The accommodations are not or the person who must meant to give one student an advan­ struggle with a disability in tage over the others . Dixon McCool, addition to the rigors of col­ associate dean of Student Life, said lege life, academic help and "assistants are there to provide Fpersonal support is available at the hands, eyes and ears for disabled Office of Student Life. The Office is students. They are J!.Otthere to be a located in Room 127 in Craig-Lee student's brain ." Hall on the Rhode Island College Independence is the key theme of campus. the Office of Student Life. "The According to the federal definition, thrust of the 1990 Americans with a disability is any impairment, phys­ Disabilities Act (which requires col­ ical or mental, which substantially leges to provide accessibility of pro­ limits a person's major life activities. grams and services to all individu­ These activities include everything als ) and the goal of this college is to from basic personal care to manual make the student more indepen­ tasks, learning and working. dent," Weiss said . "Our hope is that Common disabilities include phys­ when a student graduates, he or she ical impairments such as mobility will feel comfortable about them­ problems or difficulty using one's selves and their condition and will hands, said Sara Weiss, peer advisor be able work in the career of their for students with disabilities. They choice." also include learning disabilities, Joanne notes that this message chronic illness (such as asthma or comes through . "The office is not heart disease), neurological prob­ there to solve problems for you that lems, mental illness, and sensory you can handle yourself. They only conditions such as blindness and step in when a situation gets beyond deafness. what any one individual could con­ Joanne Robert, a resident of trol. " Pawtucket and sophomore in RIC's In addition to student assistants, bachelor of social work program, books on tape , and separate testing believes that the faculty and staff at rooms , the office sponsors a weekly RIC extend themselves to students discussion group for students with with special needs . Joanne is legally disabilities. Michelle Pennacchia, a blind, seeing with only 20 percent second semester junior in the social normal vision. She uses the services work program, says she has gotten a of the Student Life Office in several lot from being a member of that ways, including use of books on group . Michelle has a slight case of audiotape. cerebral palsy, so her condition is not "Before the semester begins , I call visible, although it sometimes affects my professors and find out what text her ability to write. books we'll be using," Joanne said. "We discuss the daily problems we She then calls a non-profit agency, SARA WEISS AND DIXON MCCOOL may have in the group. We all are Recordings · for the Blind of OF THE STUDENT LIFE OFFICE dealing with some kind of disability Princeton, NJ, to request copies of (the group is a mixed one) and our the books on tape. "If they don't have A common practice for visually The day of the test, Joanne had a respective disabilities make life the texts in stock, I go to the Office impaired students and those with student available to read the test to more difficult. By talking we learn of Student Life." Work study stu­ learning disabilities is to take tests her . "Because there were fractions ways to cope. Sometimes the same dents in the office will record the in a separate, quiet room. Often the involved, the student had to read the method works for two different peo­ textbook free of charge to the stu­ student is given extra time to finish test symbol by symbol, number by ple, such as taking extra time on a dent as part of the office's services. the test and some students must number." Because of the effort that test," Michelle said. Student assistants also help have the tests read to them. goes in to test taking under these Michelle said that her personal Joanne when she does research in Joanne recalls taking the test to conditions, Joanne requested extra relationship with Sara Weiss has the library. "They are my eyes . I fulfill the school's math competency time . helped her tremendously. "Having can't read the call numbers on the requirement . The Office of Student The chairman of the math depart­ Sara be -there has been one of the computer screen and can't see the Life got her in touch with a tutor , ment, who was not familiar with this biggest benefits I've gotten from the microfilm clearly," Joanne said. She who helped her brush up on her process, requested to sit in on the Office of Student Life. She cares and is able to read the library books, math skills during six review ses­ test. "Once he saw that the reader she'll do everything she can to help however, if she enlarges the print on sions . "The tutor was like a god­ was necessary and was not answer­ you. Because she's there, I know I a copy machine. send," she said . ing the questions for me, he was sat- can get through ." Student Life Office director McCool notes that while the office does have many services , there are A tadpole, a frog, four goldfish some things which it cannot provide . "If a student needs a personal care a t t endant for activities such as and six ra1n-horned snails dr essing , personal hygiene, or eat­ hyac inths , money wort and parrot ing, the y must get one on their own. The youngsters and their teachers sketched and painted on their class­ Also, we do not provide transporta ­ at Rhode Island College's laboratory room windows beginning with a trick- feathers. Parrot feathers!?! The animals wer·e the last to arrive tion to and from school. However , we school, Henry Barnard, have come 1i ng mountain stream and ending try to be helpful in emergency situa­ and include four goldfish , six ram­ up with yet a new twist in their pur­ with a "flourishing pond" which, one tion s." suit of education. could assume, is on the classroom horned snails, a tadpole and a frog. Equipment available at the office Alida Frey's fifth _grade class has floor. According to the young scientists, includes a brailler for students who created a fresh water pond in the Actual construction of the pond , the pond provides "sound , visual need to type documents in braille; classroom ... to study any number of says Frey, began the third week in delight and endless activities." phonic ears (a microphone zreceiver issues related to the environment, of September with the gathering of "From measuring 40 liters to set by which a hearing impaired can course. needed materials and the assembly replenish the pond water, to check ­ hear a lecture); a talking calculator; And, also, to enhance their literacy of a biofilter. · ing the plants for decay, to removing a TDD (telecommunication device skills through research reading. Next came an endless (to the chil­ an oil slick from the pond, the stu­ for the deaf); and tape recorders. Funded by a modest grant from dren's way of thinking) 10-day wait dents are constantly making connec­ Adams Library has a Kurzweil the New England Reading for the tap water in the pond "to age" tions that have real-life applications," reader which scans and reads books Association, they named the project before introducing some animals. Frey assures. aloud , a visual-tech device which magnifies maps and diagrams, and a "Lily Pads and Goldfish: Developing To pass the time, the kids built a "Whether it be fertilizing the plants, DecTalk talking computer. Literacy for Life-Long Learning." · waterfall from concrete blocks and analyzing an imbalance in the The students, says Frey, began natural stone and added some lava ecosystem caused by possible over feeding or observing how cold the Students interested in the services their pond studies the first week of rock to enhance the filtration at the Office of Student Life can con­ pond water seems, the students are school by identifying tributaries to process. tact Sara Weiss or Dixon McCool at fresh water ponds. By the time the 10th day had past, using the pond to develop the habit Craig-Lee Hall, Room 127, phone The result of their research was plants were added: a taro, water of literacy for life-long learning." 456-8061. G.L. What's News, Monday, December 13, 1993 - Page 9 For their commitment and dedicated service to Rhode Island College ... 25 Years ... Nearly 100 members of the College community were recognized for their service Faculty at the sixth annual Service Recognition Day. The honorees were treated to a recep­ 1. The following morning, the community and Charles Foltz tion at the President's House Dec. already inducted members of the 30-Year Honor Roll received Panajotis T. Votoras Florence E. Hennen into their ranks. The Honor Roll is permanently displayed in the President's Office P. William Hutchinson reception area in Roberts Hall. Victoria S. Lederberg Janis M. Marecsak Elaine F. Perry Stephen M. Rothschild Earl E. Stevens Tony Y. Teng David C. Woolman

Administrative Staff Ronald D. Lupo Richard A. Olsen Richard W. Prull

Support Staff James R. Medeiros

10 Years 25 YEA RS OF SERVICE AND COUNTING: Recipients of 25- Year Service A wards at Rhode Island College are (rear from left) Ronald Lupo, Richard Olsen, Richard Pru/I, James Medeiros and David Woolman; Faculty (front) Janis Mar _ecsak, Stephen Rothschild, Elaine Perry, Victoria Lederberg and President John awards. Site is the President's House on Dec. 1. Joao P. Botelho Nazarian, who presented the Judith A. Doherty Frederick F. Harrop 15 Years Yolande A. Lockett Support Staff Marlene L. Lopes Faculty Administrative Staff David H. Burr Mariam Z. Boyajian Elaine A. Papa Frederic G. Reamer Nancy H. Gewirtz Thomas J. Bradley Charles L. Roy Elaine S. Magyar Louis H. McGowan Deborah H. Siegel E. Pierre Morenon Albert L. Stecker Patricia A. Thomas 20 Years Caroline Trapper Geraldine G. Verhulst Faculty Edward W. Markward Donna L. Konicki Louis E. Alfonso Charles J. Marzzacco Linda M. McEnery Samuel B. Ames James G. Mccrystal Russell J. Monaghan Administrative Staff James J. Betres Judith N. Mitchell Shirley A. Rinehart William R. Angell Lawrence Budner Ann E. Moskal Gordon N. Sundberg James R. Bucci Robert L. Castiglione Rosemary J. Murphy Elaine A. Walsh Diane L. Hall Linda K. Cathers Richard R. Olmsted David A. Wilson Stanford E. Demars John A. Perrotta Support Staff Allan L. Fingeret Anne K. Petry Support Staff Stephen J. Albanese Barry Gilbert Robert T. Rude Jeanne A. Boichat Anita L. Alterio Gary R. Grund Raquel Shapiro Judy A. Convey Ronald M. Steinberg Carmelo DiCicco George R. Bassett Terence E. Hays Steve C. Imber Deborah K. Svengalis Jane C. D'Uva Roy F. Clements, Sr. Thomas T. Kochanek Helen A. Feole Louise A. DiGiacomo Bennett J. Lombardo Administrative Staff Linda A. Green Richard DiMaria Barbara E. Lounsbury Charles H. Ailsworth Pauline Margerison William J. Gardiner Rena M. Maddox Kirk I. Bryden Anne F. Quinn Robert L. Panciocco Jane D. Malone Sharon A. Giacobbi Harold Ramsay Doris I. Remillard Peter A. Marks Dianne J. Huling Dorothy A. Sullivan Ann M. Tamboe Page 10- What's News, Monday,December 13, 1993 'In the St. Nick of Time' for RIC grads

Kaleidoscope Theatre was recently by George LaTour chosen Rhode Island's Family What's News Associate Editor Favorite Children's Theater in a poll by the Rhode Island Parent's Paper. A Providence-based professional touring theater company with strong Fun-filled musical Rhode Island College affiliation is A Kaleidoscope spokesperson embarking on a new venture this described In the St. Nick of Time as a season: dinner theater. "fun-filled musical production that Kaleidoscope Theatre is present­ gives dinner guests the opportunity ing In the St. Nick of Time, described to solve a most baffling murder case as a holiday murder mystery musi­ while at the same time enjoying a cal, at several area restaurants from four-course meal at some of New Thanksgiving until Christmas. England's finest restaurants." Founded in 1977 as a tax-exempt The actors - described as seven of organization by RIC alumni David Rhode Island's most talented cabaret Payton, Class of 1977, Anne performers - are allRIC grads or Colannino, Class of 1972, and Bob undergrads. Zannini, it has maintained its strong ties to the College through Jim Manchester, Class of '73, and the years. Marianne Douglas, Class of '72, play world-famous detectives Charles and RI C's director of alumni affairs, Nora St. Nick in a take-off on the old Holly L. Shadoian, acted with the movie detective heroes, Nick and company for a period of 10 years and SEARCHING FOR CLUES in the Kaleidoscope Theatre's dinner theater produc­ tion are (clockwise from left) Denis Pelletier of Cumberland, Jim Manchester of Nora Charles. currently serves on its board of Bristol, Chris Schultz of Coventry and John Pacheco of Providence. The center directors. They are assisted by Denis of their attention is Dina D'Lovely as played by Carol Cullen of Cranston, Pelletier, a continuing education stu­ whose character is described as the 'hostess with the mostest.' dent, who plays a police detective sergeant named Christopher Columbo in an obvious tongue-in­ cheek reference to TV's not-so-bum­ bling detective Columbo. "Columbo" interrogates suspects while dinner guests sift through clues to determine just who mur­ dered restaurant owner Santo Lucia, and why. Was it Otto Lombardo, played by John Pacheco, RIC Class of '93? "Otto" had been "Santo's" cellmate in prison, so that sort of makes you wonder. Or was it Mickey Butler, played by Chris Schultz, a RIC sophomore, who was a former prison cook­ turned-restaurant chef, or Dina D'Lovely, played by Carol Cullen, Class of '86? "D'Lovely" is an infamous actress now serving as restaurant "hostess with the mostest." As though that weren't enough suspects, consider if you will Jane Doe, played by Suzanne Andrews, Class of 81. "Jane" is a bag lady wait­ ress. Or was it someone else?

Each character sings Each character sings and dances as the evening progresses to a sur­ prise climax. Stage managers for the production are Anna Szawlowska, a RIC senior, -and Bill Frederickson of North Scituate. Understudies are Molly Marks, Class of '83, and Alyce Fitzgerald of Scituate, Mass. "We loved it!" says Chip Munro, manager of Twister's restaurant in Narragansett where the production fi:rst appeared. "All our patrons had so much fun that we booked it back into the restaurant right away," Munro says. Show times and prices vary, so you are advised to call the restaurant of your choice for further information and reservations. In the St. Nick of Time will be appearing this holiday season in the following restaurants: The Classic Restaurant, North Providence, Dec. 13; Governor Francis Inn, Warwick, Dec. 14; Twister's Restaurant, Narragansett, Dec. 15; The Cocke 'N Kettle, Uxbridge, Mass., Dec. 16; The Coachman Restaurant, Tiverton, Dec. 19. For further information about Kaleidoscope Theatre, call 941-1977.

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type of Old Style dance, reminiscent by George LaTour of the weapon dances of the Middle What's News Associate Editor · Ages which were done at victory feasts, wakes and court festivities. ungarian State Folk They are characterized by the use Ensemble's 70 perform­ of some sort of utensil: broom, bottle ers, comprised of whirling or most commonly, a stick. dancers, chorus and show­ Jumping Dances (U gros) are Hs topping orchestra, will take the closely related to Herdsmen's dances stage at Rhode Island College's and include some of the oldest and Roberts Hall auditorium Thursday, most intricate forms of Hungarian Jan. 13, foran 8 p.m. performance. dances. They vary widely throughout Considered "the best in the world the Hungarian speaking territories. of its kind," artistic director Sandor Jumping dances can be identified Timar's company is complete with mostly by the jumping movement, Gypsy violins, Hungarian cim­ but leg twisting and slapping steps baloms and other typically ethnic also are included. instruments. One of the most exciting dance Based in Budapest, the members forms of Jumping Dance is the of the company are hand-picked "Legenyes," varying in tempo from from the very best in Hungary, and slow to very fast. Legenyes dances have been chosen above all other are found and still widely performed Hungarian folk companies by the in Erdely (Transylvania). government to be its official repre­ The Old Style Couple Dances are sentative abroad. almost exclusively found also among the Transylvania Hungarians. America is the 23rd country in its current tour to be added to its The influence of Western Europe unbroken chain of "sensational suc­ musical fashions reaching Hungary cess," according to advance public­ in the 18th Century resulted in the ity. development of the New Style. It is not the ensemble's first tour One characteristic dance that . of America, having visited cities evolved from the practice of employ­ from coast-to-coast in 1984, 1987 ing professional dancers to lure vil­ and 1990, drawing the praise of lagers to enlist in the Austro­ critics in New York, Philadelphia, Hungarian army was the "Verbunk" Washington, Detroit, Chicago, Los or Recruiting Dance. Angeles and San Francisco, among HUNGARIAN STATE FOLK ENSEMBLE As a rule, Verbunk dances are done others. by men. "Csardas," the other New Style This vibrant, youthful, perform­ M;any people associate Hungarian Hungarian State Folk Ensemble ing group, carrying on a tradition of dance type, has become identified folk music with that of the which equals those of the best dance with the national dance of Hungarian folk music, has itself Hungarian Gypsy. Much of this type companies, and, reportedly, has influ­ become a tradition, performing over Hungarians, being the most popular of music was written in the last cen­ enced the choreographic philosophy and practiced dance type through the the years on four continents, in 40 tury and made famous by many of many other folk ensembles around countries beforemore than fivemil­ Hungarian speaking territories and Gypsy orchestras. the world. everywhere Hungarians live in the lion people, says the Hungarian­ Old Style dances American Folklore Centrum in In addition, Hungarians in iso­ world. Bogota, N.J. lated villages have introduced their The Old Style.Hungarian dances Press Reviews own folk music into the current cul­ include the Chain, Line or Round The press has been lavish in its Music that inspired ture. Dance, usually accompanied only by The folkmusic that inspired Bela praise of the Hungarian State Folk Allof the dances performed by the singing. Possibly· remnants of dances Ensemble. Bartok, Zoltan Kodaly and Franz of the Middle Ages, they have sur­ ensemble are authentic and date "The capacity crowd responded Liszt is the foundation for the back hundreds of years. A different vived today especially in girls' circle ensemble's panorama of dance, col­ dances and children's games. with bravos, cheers and whistles!" art form from that of classical or said the Wa shington Post. orful costumes, choral singing and modern ballet, the folk dance as an Herdsmen's Dances are another Hungarian folk and Gypsy artistic achievement by the "Rarely do so many virtuosos share melodies. a stage... offering a startling lesson in what great folk art is all about," said 'Animals 'n Space' the Chicago Tribune. "A foot stomping whirlwind of The annual Young People's authenticity... and the audience cried Concert by the American Band will out for more." - Pittsburgh Post­ feature music from the films Gazette. Jurassic Park, Canine Capers, and "A zesty mix of substance, senti­ The Planets. ment and showbiz - the right mix Entitled "Animals 'n Space," it for a successful run - ending in an will be conducted by Francis absolute frenzy." - Houston Marciniak Sunday, Jan. 23, at 3 Chronicle. p.m. in Roberts Hall auditorium on the Rhode Island College campus. Ticket information This will be the first of a two-con­ Reserved-seat tickets are $16 with ce rt series this year, says discounts for students and senior cit­ izens. Tickets may be ordered by Marciniak, the second scheduled calling 456-8194 from 9 to 4 daily. All for Sunday, Feb. 20, at 3 p.m. in phone orders must be charged to Gaige Hall auditorium. MasterCard or VISA. The program in the first (Jan. 23) The box office for in-person sales concert will include music about will open approximately 10 days animals and space and will feature prior to the date of performance. Box such works as Saint-Saens' officehours are 10 to 5 weekdays and "Carnival of the Animals" with nar­ until time of performance on Jan. 13. ration by Ogden Nash, Gustav Performing Arts Series events are Holst's "The Planets" and Donald made possible through partial fund­ Erb's unusual "Stargazing ing from the RIC Performing and Highlights from the S9undtrack of Fine Arts Commission, the Rhode Island Committee on the Jurassic Park." Humanities, the Rhode Island State Also featured will be slides of art Council on the Arts, the New work produced by area school chil­ England Foundation for the Arts dren as the band performs certain with support from the Dance Tour selections. Program of the National Endowment PRESENTING SCHOLARSHIP: Helen Forman (left), Class of 1934, presents Tickets are $5 each with a spe­ for the Arts and the RIC Lectures the first Forman Scholarship to Laurie Marcotte of Blackstone, Mass., a Committee. sophomore music major and pianist, at ceremonies during the Monday cial offer of buy two and get a third ticket free. For tickets, you may call For more information, call 456- evening, Dec. 6, RIC Chorus and Symphony Orchestra concert in Roberts 8194. Hall auditorium. (What's News Photo by Gordon E. Rowley. 456-8244. Page 12- What's News, Monday, December13, 1993 Campus Center associate director moves on Who better than RIC's Cureton to deliver a message of hope, understanding and cooperation let myself let go. Physical appear­ by Clare Eckert ance is something about self­ What's News Editor esteem. I tell people it's about making time for self. It's commit­ • ting something to yourself and a·s ost people are about taking care of your body." An aer­ as they make up happy obics instructor for the past eight their minds to be. years, Cureton said, "I now have was the MAb:raham Lincoln infinitely more energy and more author of those words many years enthusiasm." ago. Cureton lost his inhibitions Today, Douglas Cureton, associate when "I flunked chemistry" in director of the Rhode Island College high school. Chemistry and chor­ Campus Center, who has this us were at the same time. "I impressive message, among many hated chemistry!" The chorus other positive statements, nailed to instructor needed a tenor, his office walls, lives by them and same. Cureton's appearance at practice encourages others to do the was just what the doctor ordered. Cureton has been at RIC for the It's a strange set of circum­ past 13 years-give or take a few stances, but another that demon­ months here and there for substitute strates choices and options to teaching assignments around the Cureton. "I got involved with the state. Generally, the affable adminis­ group (of students) and worked trator is known as the College's own learned I had organiza­ positive motivator-in-residence. hard. I skills. That's when I At 36 years old, the Pawtucket res­ tfonal to be an extrovert." ident has already faced some of the started most difficult personal obstacles As a young man in his early asked of anyone his age. As a youth, thirties, Cureton said he was from myself' with his "I started out an introvert." During "hiding adolescence and into adulthood, homosexuality. At 32, he told his Cureton was overweight and felt the parents, who remain supportive pain of bias. And it was only fou:r: of him-come what may. When years ago, that Cureton faced his finally told, Cureton said their - the two people he loves and response was: "The only thing parents - cherishes most dearly - with news you've ever made us is proud that their son was a gay male. And and that hasn't changed." throughout all the years as a young With his latest announcement of leaving the security of RIC, his adult, when men and women alike, , are seeking out companions for parents are once again support­ ive. "They're very happy for me." romance and love, Cureton said, "all .,:;;,;,;,,ll•I•_::::\ that took a backseat." ~-·•~-:. / ~.. Of RIC, Cureton will only have loved Rhode So, who better than someone like good memories. "I've ...... Island College. It's given me a Cureton, who has experienced the I ,/~,..< / heartbreak of society's indifference l . . .., place to grow, challenges and let me go on," he said. "I know I will and discrimination through no fault DOUG CURETON AND HIS 'BAG OF TRICKS' of his own. He's the right kind of be back. It will always be a place human being to help others step out to call home." from behind the curtain of life and programs for new students to RIC as the plunge into business. "I said to At last month's annual NASPA learn to face life's challenges forth­ part of summer orientation that myself, 'how do I qualitatively want conference, Cureton received the with. reaches out to them and helps them to spend my life. It doesn't have any­ Continuous Service Award. He is Readying himself to begin sharing behave in a College environment thing to 1do with money. You have to honored to have been the recipi­ his experiences and building up a that benefit the individual student believe in what you do and that you ent for a number of reasons, but bigger "bag of tricks" for his latest and provides methods to be success­ can do it the best. You have to take especially remarks that without self-assignment as a business execu­ ful at school and in life. the risk and try'." · the opportunity afforded to him tive in motivation training come · The development and delivery of His first "risk" was going to col- by the group to develop and pre­ June, he will leave the College and the ·programs at the administrative . lege! "You can go, but you must pay sent his workshops he may not explore the possibilities as an entre­ level and for students, he said, "is for it," were his parents parting have started his business. "This preneur selling his "wares" to other really a natural extensfon of my words. Cu.reton is the only family organization, to me, provided the colleges and universities, businesses teaching background." member out of five brothers and sis­ wings that got me going." and corporations . . Cureton takes a holistic approach ters to hold .a college degree. Cureton said he leaves with "This all started totally by acci­ to the human psyche, believing that "It is critical in life to do what you "cautiousness," not fear, and dent," he said. After receiving an the connection b·etween one's physi­ want to do," he said, and it's wise to knows when he returns he will undergraduate degree in music edu­ cal and psychological well-being is be self-disciplined, which Cureton bring back to RIC a "renewed cation from RIC in 1980 and teach­ deep and real. His seminars mix knows. a lot about. gift." For now, he said, "the door ing in different school systems in the humor and learning, and his mes­ Losing weight was all about disci­ just opened," and he's "got to state, Cureton was hard-pressed to sage to his audience is that "we must pline. "I just never let go. I wouldn't check it out." secure a full-time teaching position begin to recognize the power we have Unable to get a job, he enrolled in over our own lives." · the University o(Hartford's master's The business side of the training Tickets in conducting program. Soon he dis­ sessions started about seven years Continued frompage 1 covered that it wasn't for him, and ago. "I was being asked more and after one semester changed curricu­ more" to head-up conferences. What m·oney for the library. After read­ and the BUY-A-BOOK RAFFLE to a business program. initially took about 10 hours to plan, ing about the project in What's lums drawing. Still dissatisfied, in 1983, the each session takes him no more than News, I am enclosing my $5 check According to Wassenar, response young man's eye was caught by a job two hours today. And he now has a for my book of tickets." Another hall name for himself: Creative from alumni who have read about Tucker, of North announcement_for a residence What's News, the alumna, Gloria 1986, Consultant. the project in Providence, who received her director at his alma mater. By Journal-Bulletin, USA Cureton received his master's degree Cureton's expertise and reputation Providence bachelor's degree in 1967 and a and The Boston Globe, or from RIC in human resource :i;nan­ has taken him all over the country, TODAY master's in 1977, writes: "Great agement,was making his mark at from California to Oregon, have heard or seen it on local radio Idea!" the College in student affairs, and Washington State, Florida and and television, has been "extremely Elizabeth Reardon of positive." became involved in the professional Arkansas. When he leaves RIO in Chattanooga, Tenn. writes: "As association the National June, he plans to move to San "When we began receiving letter an '81 RIC grad - and a librarian Association for Student Personnel Francisco to "give myself the time to after letter of support from our - I want to do my part for the Administrators (NASPA). develop new workshops and to beef alumni about the project, along with Adams Library! Please sena two It was through his hard work and up information for the gay and les­ requests for tickets, it highlighted books of raffle tickets." And, contributions to NASPA that the bian communities .... there is a the need for us to make this direct Marjorie Lowe Nuttall, Class of opportunity to develop workshop tremendous need." appeal to all 35,000 members of the 1939 of Wesley Chapel, Fla. gave · training programs on topics like He believes that life brings options association," Wassenar said. these encouraging words: "I hope building leadership skills, stress and choices. "You must play around Written comments by alumni many people donate to this good management, interpersonal commu­ with options, create other options included one from Ella Williams cause." nications and creative decision-mak­ and move on them," he said. Greene, Class of 1930, who writes For further information on the ing came to him. "I have seen what administrators from Cape Coral: "President John raffle or the February benefit, In addition to NASPA workshops, do and that's not for me," he said Nazarian had a wonderful idea call the Foundation office at 401- Cureton had put together a series of explaining how he decided to take when he suggested a raffle to raise 456-8105.