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RIC, URI receive $12.5 million National Science Foundation grant By Rob Martin of chemistry at RIC and a lead Managing Editor principal investigator on the project, A project based at Rhode Island known at RITES (Rhode Island College and the University of Rhode Technology Enhanced Science). Island to improve science learning at Gov. Donald L. Carcieri the middle and secondary levels in announced the grant award at Rhode Island has received a $12.5 a ceremony at Johnston Senior million grant from the National High School on Sept. 25. Science Foundation (NSF) – the Carcieri commended the state’s largest such grant ever awarded in higher education institutions for Rhode Island. The project will be establishing a “great sense of administered in schools statewide camaraderie” and “aggressively through the newly established collaborating” with Rhode Rhode Island STEM (science, Island’s K-12 school system. technology, engineering and The RITES project seeks to mathematics) Center at RIC. enhance the quality of science The NSF grant, awarded to RIC teaching and learning at Rhode and URI, is the fi rst large-scale Island’s middle schools and high Campus funding under the umbrella of the schools and increase the number Activities Day – STEM Center. It was one of only and diversity of students who 23 out of a pool of 181 proposals are profi cient in science and who a student to receive NSF grants, and it was pursue STEM-related careers. organization the largest of the four that received The timing for the project showcase funding of $12 million or more. “couldn’t be better” said Carcieri. “This is a statewide project Last month, the results of Rhode Campus Activities Day, an that will serve as a model for the Island’s fi rst state annual RIC event, was held whole nation,” said Glênisson assessment in science Cont p 12 on the quad on Sept. 17. de Oliveira, associate professoror at grades 4, 8 and The festival-style fair featured exhibits of dozens of student clubs and organizations looking Patriotic to recruit new members, celebration and also included other student-related offerings. and serious

RIC freshman Toby Bradshaw shows he can juggle more than just schoolwork at Campus issues: Activities Day held on Sept. 17. For more photos of the day's events, see page 16. DebateWatch town hall meeting WN Quotes… By Hillary Feeney ’10 “I“I treat imimprovisationsprovisations Staff Writer justjust like classical music – Chico State Exchange Student I keepkeep thethe spiritspirit bbutut plplayay Colorful streamers draped the the notes exactlyexactly as thetheyy walls and star-shaped confetti glittered on top of red, white and are on the record.” blue clothed tables. A purple half- Donovan Dining Center was the site of – Pianist Steven Mayer, who elephant, half-donkey character, DebateWatch 2008, which featured a will perform at RIC on Sunday, which represented a cross televised presentation of the Sept. 26 Nov. 9, as part of the College’s presidential debate between John McCain between the two major political and Barack Obama. Performing Arts Series. [P 10] parties, paraded around the room to pop music from the disc jockey. said RIC President Nancy “Students will be excited This was the scene Sept. 26 Carriuolo as an introduction to learn about spin when when DebateWatch 2008 brought to the town hall meeting. they realize it relates to over 400 Rhode Island College “Millions of viewers across the curve balls.” students, staff, local politicians country will tune in seeking – Robin Kirkwood Auld, RIC and media guests together in information that could decide associate professor, who a town hall forum to discuss their votes, and consequently Anna in the Tropics along with three other RIC their expectations of the fi rst the future of our great nation.” educators, helped design a K-8 presidential debate, which they Bill Rappleye, political reporter arrives at RIC next month curriculum guide using baseball viewed later that evening. from WJAR-10, [P 9] as a teaching tool. [P 14] “As we all know the race is doubted that the Cont p 15 close and the stakes are high,” issues discussed Page 2 — WHAT’S NEWS @ Rhode Island College, Oct. 13, 2008

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Editor: Jane E. Fusco Managing Editor: Rob Martin Design Manager: Jennifer Twining ’92 Photographers: Gene St. Pierre ’77 Mike Shiel ’11 Graphic Designers: Lance Gorton ’09 Paul J. Silva ’03 Copy Editor: Ray Ragosta Staff Writers: Gita Brown Hillary Feeney Marah Roach ’09

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Karen Almeida '94, assistant professor of chemistry (second from right), and RIC students, from left, Priscila Falcao, Krystal Bergeron, What’s News @ Rhode Island College Yvonne Chekaluk and Eileen Murphy at Washington, D.C.’s Einstein statue. (USPS 681-650) is published by: Rhode Island College Offi ce of News and Public Relations RIC students attend national IDeA 600 Mt. Pleasant Ave. Providence, RI 02908

symposium in Washington, D.C. It is published monthly from September to June. Periodicals By Marah Roach ’09 Also present were Karen Almeida, assistant professor postage paid at Providence, RI. Staff Writer of chemistry, Sarah Spinette, assistant professor of Printing: TCI Press, Seekonk, Mass. For three faculty members and seven students of biology, and John Williams, professor of chemistry. RIC’s biology and physical sciences departments, the Students attended lectures, discussions on science National IDeA symposium offered an environment and training, workshops and scientifi c sessions based where ideas were shared and new ones were formed. on stem cell research, time management, cancer The students learned from the best in their fi elds and research, scientifi c writing and other topics. They POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: interacted with others with similar interests in science. also presented their research on poster boards to What’s News @ One went home with a large group of scientists from all Rhode Island College a special award in Offi ce of News and Public Relations over the country. recognition of the 600 Mt. Pleasant Ave. work she submitted. “I think that the Providence, RI 02908 The 2nd Biennial meeting provided the Deadline: National IDeA students a wonderful Deadline for submission of copy and Symposium of introduction to photos is noon the Tuesday two weeks Biomedical Research how scientists before publication date. communicate their Telephone: (401) 456-8090 Excellence was held Fax: (401) 456-8887 in Washington, D.C., work and their from Aug. 6-8. The ideas, both in formal event showcased lectures and informal the scientifi c one-on-one poster accomplishments of presentations,” said the IDeA program. Spinette. “I hope IDeA is an acronym RIC graduate Joseph Salisbury M ’08 and John Williams, professor of chemistry, that after presenting for Institutional display their poster at the IDeA symposium. their research in Development Award. this setting, [the Two main components of the IDeA program are students] left with the feeling that they are really a part of a large scientifi c community.” the Centers of Biomedical Research Excellence The next issue of Senior biology major Gadbois received one of (COBRE) and the IDeA Networks of Biomedical What’s News several travel awards of $1,000 that were given Research Excellence (INBRE). COBRE entities will be November 10, 2008 focus on the career development of young to students based on review of scientifi c abstracts investigators and researchers. INBRE includes submitted a few months before the symposium. statewide research networks that promote increased Following graduation, Gadbois plans to do research in Story ideas are welcome. research in schools and research institutions. a biology lab, and eventually go to medical school. Call (401) 456-8090 RIC attendees included students Nicole Gadbois, She and the other students will use what or email [email protected]. Jose Solares, Krystal Bergeron, Priscila Falcao, Yvonne they learned at the symposium to enhance Chekaluk, Eileen Murphy and Joseph Salisbury M ’08. their research in the lab at RIC. Page 3 — WHAT’S NEWS @ Rhode Island College, Oct. 13, 2008 Which way? Which way? Down the rabbit hole with Richard Whitten

The living room of the President’s house doubles as part of an art gallery. RIC artists fi nd patron in RIC President Carriuolo By Gita Brown a desk in the lobby of the residence hall where Staff Writer she served as resident assistant. She gazed up Art is not what you see, but at a copy of Rembrandt’s Night Watch and what you make others see. remarked to an art student sitting nearby that – Edgar Degas she liked Rembrandt’s use of dark and light. The art student prompted her to notice more. Rhode Island College now has two art galleries “I began with just looking,” she said, “but on campus. One is Bannister Gallery, created by then realized that engaging with a work of the art department in 1978 and located in Roberts art also involves thinking and feeling.” Hall. The other, situated on the fi rst fl oor of the As a graduating senior, Carriuolo traveled President’s House, was recently established to Europe, visiting art galleries and museums. by President Nancy Carriuolo to showcase the “When my hosts talked about the art, I artwork of RIC faculty, staff and students. was fascinated that they saw so much, “I wanted to share this space with the RIC where my untutored eyes saw so little.” community as I share my life with the RIC She had the opportunity to manage an community by living on campus,” said Carriuolo. art gallery as a dean at the University of Currently on display are the paintings of New Haven, and she continued to visit Richard Whitten, assistant professor of art. galleries and museums around the world. Whitten is one of many “incredible faculty Already new faculty and their chairs, vice who are not only outstanding professors but presidents and deans have toured the exhibit at awe-inspiring artists,” said Carriuolo. “Richard the President’s House, along with RIC’s National uses brilliant colors on wood. The result is Student Exchange (NSE) students, the coordinator unique and exciting. His titles are whimsical of NSE, assistant director of student activities and Richard Whitten, assistant professor of and serve as a good entry point to the art.” Congressman Jim Langevin ’90 and his aides. art, whose paintings are on display at the Carriuolo has been a long-time patron of both Members of RIC’s community and friends President’s House until the end of the fall faculty and student artists at RIC. Over the years of the College will be able to sample semester, paints on wood panels in brilliant she’s bought their artwork at annual RIC art the artistic talent of RIC’s community at harlequin colors and diamond-shaped patterns. auctions and now displays these works in her receptions hosted by Carriuolo, including at He paints structures and spaces designed to lead offi ce, along with the folk art she discovered some gatherings held specifi cally to present the viewer through passageways, corridors or in her travels to China, Morocco, Egypt, Peru the art and artist. RIC artists interested in gateways that become portals to other worlds. and Midwest and Southwest America. exhibiting their work at the President’s House With mathematical precision, he manipulates Carriuolo’s love for visual art began in earnest should contact the Department of Art. the eye of the viewer, forcing him or her to as a college student. She remembered sitting at look down, look around a corner, look around a curve and to feel curious about what is partially hidden there – even if it is only a shadow. School of Nursing celebration event – Nov. 21 What disorients the viewer are the Join the Founders Circle of the Dean’s Development Fund! confl icting cues related to scale. Like poor Alice in Wonderland, one moment the viewer Everyone is invited to join in the faculty and students in activities such as community, renewing your dedication to feels dwarfed, the next, like a giant. celebration of the establishment of pursuing research and practice projects the nursing profession, or reconnecting as Stranger still, the longer the viewer the School of Nursing, its outstanding focused on improving the quality of care, an alum, your gift to the Founders Circle accomplishments, and to honor alumni further developing expertise with cutting- will play an integral role in shaping the journeys through Whitten’s spaces, the more and friends who are the inaugural edge technologies, providing activities future of nursing at Rhode Island College. the viewer begins to feel like he or she exists donors to the Founders Circle of that promote leadership development, Tickets for the celebration are $125 within that space. And when leaving the the Dean’s Development Fund. and supporting other endeavors to enrich per person. For information to purchase painting, the viewer experiences a physical On Nov. 21 at 6 p.m., at the the professional nursing program. tickets and to join the Founders Circle, sense of transitioning between the world of Providence Marriott, Orms Street, an Whether you are recognizing the visit www.ric.edu/nursing or contact Carol the painting and the viewer’s own world. hors d’oeuvres reception will begin an contributions of our nurses to the Peck, [email protected]/(401) 456-8014. RIC President Carriuolo urges the RIC evening of inspirational celebration. community to come and see the works of Refl ecting the spirit, commitment this talented RIC faculty member who has and pride of its friends and alumni, held exhibitions at prestigious galleries the dinner program will recognize the on the east coast and the northwest. importance of the School of Nursing as Whitten recently presented his work at the a vital resource providing quality and Attleboro Art Museum’s 8 Visions exhibition equitable health care for all people. and shows regularly at the Lenore Grey Gallery The School of Nursing Advisory in Providence. He has had solo exhibitions at Board, comprised of volunteer community the Frye Art Museum in Seattle, Wash., and leaders, alumni, faculty and staff, created a fundraising subcommittee, chaired at the Newport Art Museum. He is currently by Sandra Zion Hamolsky, to plan the working on a solo exhibit at Wheaton College’s celebration and initiate the Founders Circle. Beard Gallery. For more on Richard Whitten’s The Founders Circle of the Dean’s work, log on to richardcwhitten.com. Nursing students gathered at the department’s welcoming reception on Sept. 24 – Gita Brown Development Fund was started for the to share information with faculty and staff about the 2008-09 academic year. purpose of making funds available to assist Page 4 — WHAT’S NEWS @ Rhode Island College, Oct. 13, 2008 NEWS FROM THE Foundation & Alumni Offi ces Raising and saving funds to Peg Brown to become BY NANCY CARRIUOLO higher ed associate ensure an accessible, quality commissioner; J.R. President, Pagliarini appointed interim education for our students: Rhode Island College a presidential theme director of RIC Foundation RIC President Nancy Carriuolo As the ninth president of Rhode savings funds are, in early October, list of needs. My cabinet and I will announced in September that Island College, I am fortunate that being passed to committees prioritize those needs for use by the Marguerite (Peg) Brown will become my predecessor kept a watchful for implementation under the professional staff in development associate commissioner for higher eye on fi nances. I am also fortunate watchful eye of the BRC (whose of a basic “no frills” development education in Rhode Island following that the friends of Rhode Island membership comes from various plan by the end of October. The draft a six-month administrative sabbatical College have been generous over stakeholder groups on campus as will be reviewed by the foundation leave to conduct research for the the years and that our professional well as alumni and the foundation). board and other constituent groups on state’s Offi ce of Higher Education. staff and volunteer boards have been Some of the suggestions are large- campus as well as by a professional Brown was good stewards. However, President scale in recognition of the fact that fundraiser (who is volunteering his RIC’s vice Nazarian cautioned me before retiring RIC has experienced a $7 million services thanks to VP Ivy Locke’s president for that our economic picture was like reduction in its current-service-level outreach to a personal friend). development and no other that he had experienced budget. For example, to increase My inauguration, in order not college relations in his long tenure as president. the numbers of students and tuition to distract professional staff from since 2000, All of us who love Rhode Island dollars, RIC will explore new fundraising for the College, has its and had served College need to focus on raising new branding and marketing. Some of own fundraising committee. Any as director of funds and curtailing our spending our own marketing professors and funds that remain after expenses are development if we are to maintain the College’s our alumni are being approached paid will be devoted to completion since 1995. PEG BROWN mission of providing an affordable, to help with this effort, in keeping of an illuminated walkway that will In those capacities, she also accessible, quality program for our with my intention that we tap our link the main and east campuses served as executive director students. Those students will be own talent, whenever possible. After with a series of lights and phones. of the RIC Foundation. the future alumni of the College all, who knows and can, therefore, In other words, one inaugural “Peg has built a sturdy base for as well as Rhode Island’s future project the image of RIC best? An fundraising effort, but two intended the growth of the Foundation and the professionals. They will be employed out-of-state marketing fi rm or experts outcomes. We need to be effi cient. Development Division,” said Carriuolo. in or lead businesses, teach our in our own RIC community? Of course, some unfunded needs “Rhode Island College is pleased to children, nurse the ill, minister Not everyone can raise funds, but will be more mundane than an have had these fi ne years of service.” through social work, and engage in everyone can contribute to the effort illuminated walkway. Supporting Carriuolo also announced that John R. a multitude of professions that arise to save. In one of my letters to the these needs requires unrestricted (J.R.) Pagliarini from a background in the arts and campus community, I suggested that funds, which are dollars not will serve as sciences. Our students will become we can each save $100 in simple earmarked by the donor for any interim executive taxpayers and engaged citizens ways, and that individual savings particular use. What are some less- director of the as well as patrons of the arts and within our campus community of than-glamorous needs those modest RIC Foundation. of services available to educated over 900 employees will provide an dollars might support? A student just Pagliarini is persons with disposable income. annual savings of nearly $1 million. I called today to complain that the employed by the Our student body and our state are understand from a staff member that carpet in her classroom needs to be Rhode Island depending on Rhode Island College, the housekeeper in Craig-Lee has replaced. I want to say to students, “I Offi ce of Higher whose student body is nearly 90 begun turning off all the lights before will take care of that problem right Education, where, J.R. PAGLIARINI percent Rhode Islanders. As a she goes home as her contribution. away.” To do so, though, the College among other new president, I am calling for our I understand also from a student needs funds that can be used for any duties, he is chairman of the Campus College community, which extends that a neighbor read the article in purpose. I am hopeful that alumni will Security Commission. He has previously far beyond the campus, to focus its the Providence Journal about the continue to send us those unrestricted served on the staff of a number of collective intelligence and energy volunteer staffi ng of the Unity Center dollars or, perhaps, in-kind donations. notable Rhode Island political fi gures. on devising a series of strategies that and stopped by to offer his services. For those who cannot afford to make He has also been a lead fundraiser for will propel us through the diffi cult We can all make a difference. a donation right now, know that we the ALS Association as R.I. chapter fi nancial times that the media are The professional fundraisers on understand and that we also benefi t president for the past six years. now comparing to the 1930s. campus, of course, are a special from your kind thoughts and good Pagliarini received a BA in political In August, I instituted a Budget resource. As the result of visiting words about RIC to others in the science from Fairfi eld University Review Committee (BRC), whose parts of campus and talking with community. Rhode Island College and a MA in public affairs from The suggestions about raising and others, I have begun to assemble a appreciates our alumni, one and all. George Washington University.

This year’s Homecoming Committee helped create a weekend celebration that featured over two dozen events and activities, and drew a large crowd to the campus. Page 5 — WHAT’S NEWS @ Rhode Island College, Oct. 13, 2008

The RIC Education Alumni Group in partnership with FSEHD held a reception on Oct. 2 for education alumni who have been recognized for their professional accomplishments this past year (e.g., National Board Educators, Teachers of the Mike Henry, supervising producer and voice actor of Family Guy, tells what happens behind the scenes of Year, Milken Award recipient). the popular TV series in an appearance at RIC on Oct. 3. Alumni Over $110,000 in scholarship aid Contributions to the RIC Annual Fund made possible the following scholarships: has been awarded to 140 qualifi ed • Children of Alumni Academic Award – three awards totaling $9,900. Scholarship students for the 2008-09 academic • Alumni Graduate Award – six awards totaling $4,800. Committee year. The scholarship awards were • Alumni Freshman Award – given to children and grandchildren of alumni; 54 awards totaling $23,550. made after the RIC Alumni Association • Alumni Awards – 72 awards totaling $60,400. awards Scholarship Committee reviewed The Financial Aid Offi ce received $10,000 from the Alumni Association to distribute as 140 alumni applications last summer. Awards deemed necessary. Three Frank and Agnes Campbell Scholarships were awarded totaling cover the entire year, with half the $4,500 ($1,500 per student). The Andreoli Scholarship was awarded for $1,700. scholarships amount distributed each semester. • The Class of 1951 awarded $400. Your donations to the Annual Fund make these scholarships possible. For information on making a contribution call (401) 456-8827 or give online at www.ric.edu/givenow.

Insider and Outsider Movements: Pamela Irving Jackson, FOCUS ON Choosing and Implementing professor of sociology and director Strategies to Change Organizations,” of the Justice at a session sponsored by the ASA Studies Program, Faculty & Staff Section on Collective Behavior discussed and Social Movements (CBSM). her research, Arthur was, in addition, named “Measuring E.J. Min, be guest artist/faculty at The current editor of the CBSM section Muslim professor of Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film newsletter, Critical Mass. She Integration in communications, Institute in New York City from also organized an ASA session Postindustrial has been invited September through December, on “The History of Teaching Democracies,” at to be a co-editor teaching performance technique and and Learning in Sociology.” the ASA session of a special issue working on a production with the PAMELA IRVING Jill Harrison, assistant professor titled, “Muslim on “Hybridization New York University students who JACKSON of sociology, presented her paper, Immigrants.” of Reality: take classes at Lee Strasberg. He “Mental Illness, This paper has been accepted for Re-Imagining also delivered a paper, “Embraced Substance Abuse publication in the International Communication E.J. MIN by Fortuna: Machiavelli’s Infl uence and Recidivism Journal of Confl ict and Violence. Environment in Korea” on Marin Drzic’s ‘Uncle Maroje’” among Severely She presented another paper, for the Asian Journal of in Split, Croatia, on Sept. 23. Mentally Ill “The Place of Muslims in Communication (Routledge). Last summer, Panovski was a Inmates,” in the European Societies: Benchmarking Koreans have appropriated global teaching artist in residence at the ASA Section Integration,” at the SSSP session, goods, conventions and styles, Ninth Annual LaMaMa International on Crime, Law “Globalization, Migration including music, cuisine, cinema and Symposium for Directors in and Deviance. and Economic Diaspora.” fashion, and inscribe their everyday Spoleto in Umbria, Italy. Panovski The paper JILL HARRISON At the International Studies meaning into them. Now their also visited Paris to meet with described her Association – West meeting in version of glocalized consciousness Eastern European playwrights/ research at Rhode Island’s Adult San Francisco in September, is appropriated by neighboring practitioners/exiles living and Correctional Institutions (ACI), and, Jackson delivered a paper with countries (i.e., HanRyu), which working in Paris to investigate consistent with national studies, Peter Doerschler, titled “The have already been appropriating opportunities for collaborations, found that the mentally ill recidivate Impact of Host Nation Language global popular cultural forms to artist exchanges and residences. more than their non-mentally ill Skills on Professional and Social express their local sentiment and Panovski visited Macedonia counterparts. She found that they Integration: Germany 2000-2005” culture. The issue aims to improve to negotiate the terms of a are more likely to lose privileges at the session on “Culture, our understanding of the role of directing project, Shadows from (such as “good time awards”), and Globalization and Hybridization.” communication in the making the Woods, that will occur in the to receive more time in segregation. Jackson’s papers are part of of hybridities in Korea through Balkans in summer 2009, and Her policy suggestions included her long-term research effort various communication practices feature the leading Macedonian funding for drug courts and examining the impact of the such as journalism, interpersonal actress Mimi Tanevska. transition homes, and the importance securitization of immigration and organizational relations, PR Three sociology and justice of simultaneously treating substance policies on the integration of and advertising, media production/ studies faculty members delivered addiction (i.e., to crack) along with minorities in western societies. reception, international/intercultural papers at the August annual meeting the co-occurring mental illnesses. Judy Titzel and Janet Isserlis, relations and new communication of the American Harrison presented another paper two founding members of the technologies. Sociological at the annual meeting of the Society R.I. Adult Education Professional Naum Association for the Study of Social Problems, Development Center, recently Panovski, (ASA) in Boston. (SSSP), also in August in Boston. received lifetime Appreciation associate Mikaila This paper, “Prison Stress-Anxiety Awards from the Adult Education professor of Arthur, assistant and Social Support: Data from Professional Development Council. theatre and professor of a Community Based Meditation They received their awards at director of the sociology, Program,” described her research the annual Rhode Island Adult MFA program presented her examining the impact of prison Education Conference at the in theatre and paper, “Framing inmate meditation programs. Radisson Hotel in Warwick. society, will NAUM PANOVSKI MIKAILA ARTHUR Page 6 — WHAT’S NEWS @ Rhode Island College, Oct. 13, 2008 RIC Athletic News ACROSS THE ATHLETIC DIRECTOR’S DESK

BY DONALD E. TENCHER Director of Athletics vs.

• Congratulations to head coach John Mello and the men’s soccer team, which has been playing very well to date with some hard fought victories. Keep up the good work. • The College’s CHOICES alcohol education program is in full swing Cheer on the RIC Anchormen as they with some great speakers lined up for battle the URI Rams in an historic men’s basketball the academic year, along with a number of signifi cant activities. We will introduce contest on Friday, Nov. 7, at the Ryan Center in Kingston. our peer mentoring team in the next issue. RIC student with valid ID, $5 | Anchor Club Members, $7 | Faculty, Staff and Alumni $9 • Congratulations to the women’s cross country Please call (401) 456-9698 to purchase tickets. team for winning its own invitational. Great job, ladies! • Homecoming weekend 2008 is in the record books and it was another successful couple of days. Thanks to everyone who participated in all the alumni games, and hats off to Ellie O’Neill and her committees for a job well done! • It was great to see the renovated Bazar Softball Complex lit up for the fi rst time to host a night game. • The Athletic Hall of Fame and Recognition Dinner, which in addition to inducting the eight individuals highlighted in this issue and the fi rst team, honored the 2008 NCAA World Series softball team and Charlie Wilkes for his lifetime commitment to Rhode Island College and higher education in Rhode Island. The RIC 1979 baseball team is offi cially inducted into the Rhode Island College Athletic Hall of Fame, the fi rst team to receive the honor. • The department is extremely proud to have entered into a partnership with Dorcas Place in Providence. Student-athletes and staff will be doing volunteer work there on a weekly basis as well as supporting some special initiatives. Though we are just starting, we hope that this is a long and positive partnership for all involved. • Get well wishes go out to Jim Adams, longtime men’s basketball coach and extraordinary person, who was recently hospitalized. Get well quick, coach! RIC Athletic Hall of Famers and former softball • I know we have been getting many calls players Jo-Ann Avedisian ’80, ’84 (left) and Jennifer Cook Spadoni ’00 (right) join Dolores from alumni interested in attending the RIC The Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2008 is joined by RIC President Nancy Passarelli ’74, RIC director of OASIS to turn on the vs. URI men’s basketball game on Friday, Carriuolo (third from right, fi rst row) and current members of the Hall of Fame. lights at the fi rst-ever night game held at the Dayna Nov. 7, at the Ryan Center. We are currently A. Bazar Softball Complex on Oct. 3. waiting for URI to fi nalize its season ticket allocation before getting a complete ticket picture for that evening, but we do have limited information in this issue. Up to-date ticket information will be available on our website in addition to other activities taking place around this historic game. • Congratulations to former men’s basketball coach Mike Kelly, who after a stint at James Madison University, is now the assistant at Bryant University. • Congratulations to tennis coach Joe Testa ’01 and his wife, former track coach Patty Nevola Testa ’00, on the birth of their son Luca. • Finally, congratulations to Hall of Famer Steve Lynch ’82 who was recently promoted to major in the Rhode Members of the 2008 softball team receive their rings for reaching the NCAA Div. III Softball Tournament National Championship Island State Police. Well deserved! round, one of the fi nal eight teams in the nation to achieve the feat. Page 7 — WHAT’S NEWS @ Rhode Island College, Oct. 13, 2008

Robert Bayha ’69, MEd ’72 excelled in cross country, track and wrestling from 1966-69. He earned All-Conference honors in track, specializing in the 400 and 800 meters, and was also an All-Conference wrestler at 130 lbs. 2008 Athletic The Warwick native coached at Cumberland High School, Bay View Academy and East Providence Hall of Fame Inductees High School. His teams captured four R.I. state track championships, 13 class titles and 21 division Joseph Luzzi ’93 was a four-year starter on the ROBERT BAYHA crowns. He is the only coach in the state to win RIC’s men’s soccer team from 1989-92. He totaled both a girls and boys state championship, and 28 goals and 29 assists for 85 career points. Luzzi he owns the most victories in girls interscholastic running sports. remains the College’s all-time assist leader, while He was named the R.I. Track Coach of the Year six times ranking sixth in points and tying for eighth in goals. and the Blackstone Valley Coach of the Year 12 times. Bayha The Westerly native totaled eight assists for eight was also an assistant track and cross country coach for six points as a senior in 1992, while posting nine goals years at the Community College of Rhode Island. and fi ve assists for 23 points as a junior in 1989. He was inducted into the R.I. Track Coaches Hall of Fame in He led the Little East Conference in scoring 1994, the R.I. Cross Country Coaches Hall of Fame in 2001 and JOSEPH LUZZI as a sophomore in 1990 with 13 goals and the Cumberland High School Athletic Hall of Fame in 2002. six assists for 32 points. Luzzi logged six Bayha retired in 2000 after a 31-year career as a physical goals and 10 assists for 22 points as a freshman in 1989. education teacher for the Cumberland School District. He was named to RIC’s All-75th Anniversary He is currently the director of girls indoor track and Men’s Soccer Team in 2005. fi eld for the Rhode Island Interscholastic League. Luzzi is currently an account executive with Advanced Business Machines. Prior to his current position, he was an Al DeAndrade ’59 starred in men’s basketball account executive with the Option One Mortgage Company. and soccer at R.I.C.E. from 1955-59. He played freshman basketball at the College in 1955-56, Chris Reddy ’92 was a three-time All-New and then moved on to a three-year career as a England athlete who is the only RIC wrestler to be forward on the varsity team from 1956-59. part of fi ve consecutive New England Championship DeAndrade was a member of the Men’s Athletic teams from 1988-92. He was named a Div. III Association throughout his collegiate career and Scholar All-American in 1992 and received the went on to serve as the offi cial clock operator John E. Hetherman Award that same year. for RIC home men’s soccer contests during the The Cranston native earned All-New England AL DEANDRADE 1960s. DeAndrade also helped organize and play honors three times during his career, placing in many Alumni Soccer Games for over 15 years. second at 167 lbs. in 1992, fourth at 167 lbs. DeAndrade went on to a 31-year career as an elementary school CHRIS REDDY in 1991 and sixth at 177 lbs. in 1988. teacher in Central Falls. He served as the president of the Central Reddy has gone on to prominence as an Falls Teachers’ Union for 26 years and was the vice president of the associate scientist in the Department of Marine Chemistry and R.I. Federation of Teachers for 20 years and treasurer for fi ve years. Geochemistry at Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution. He is also an accomplished trumpet player, having worked as a In 2003, he was awarded the Offi ce of Naval Research Young professional musician since he was 10 years old. He can be currently Investigator Prize, a prestigious award given annually to the nation’s heard playing trumpet at many Pawtucket Red Sox home games. best and brightest academic researchers. Reddy has provided expert testimonies on oil spills for the U.S. Congress, the Commonwealth Gail Henderson ’82 played volleyball, of Massachusetts and the United States Coast Guard. basketball and softball while at RIC from 1978-82. Reddy received RIC’s American Institute of Chemists Award in She also spent four years as a student athletic 1992 and was named to the RIC’s Alumni Honor Roll in 1998. trainer, which prepared her for her career. As a fi rst baseman in softball, the Pawtucket Len Silva ’87 was a standout second native was a three-time R.I.A.I.A.W. All-Star baseman and shortstop at RIC from 1984-87. selection. She was named First Team All-New The Seekonk, Mass., native played in 101 career England as a senior in 1982, batting .345 with 10 games, fi nishing with a .362 career batting average runs scored and 10 RBI. Henderson helped lead and 64 stolen bases, the most in College history. GAIL HENDERSON the Anchorwomen to the E.A.I.A.W. Eastern He earned All-New England honors as a Regional title contest as a junior in 1981. She junior in 1986, when he played in 30 games, was named to RIC’s All-75th Anniversary Softball Team in 2005. totaling 32 runs scored, 40 hits, a .354 batting Henderson earned her master’s degree in physical education/ average, seven doubles, two triples, eight athletic training from Indiana State and a degree in physical LEN SILVA home runs, 19 RBI and 24 stolen bases. therapy from the University of Connecticut. She later pursued As a sophomore in 1985, Silva played in a certifi cation in canine rehabilitation from the University of 25 games and hit .380. Tennessee, becoming one of the fi rst 36 worldwide therapists, and Silva was named to RIC’s All-75th Anniversary Baseball Team in the fi rst in Connecticut, to perform physical therapy on dogs. 2005, which included the top 19 players in the history of RIC baseball. She is currently the owner of three companies – Functional Rehab and He is currently vice president and regional business banking Fitness, Paws and Paddle Canine Conditioning and Step Rite Orthotics. offi cer for Citizens Bank, a company he has been with for over 12 years. He is also president of the Seekonk Little League. Bradley Levett ’93 was an outstanding tennis player for the Anchormen from 1988-92. Melissa (Andrescavage) Veresko ’95 was a The Coventry native compiled a 44-4 career center on the RIC women’s basketball team from singles record and a 36-3 doubles mark, holding the 1990-94. The Chepachet native played in 88 all-time RIC records for wins in both categories. career games, totaling 762 points, 599 rebounds, Levett captured the Little East Conference 52 assists, 32 blocks and 42 steals in her four- Championship at No. 3 singles and No. 2 doubles year career as an Anchorwoman. Veresko ranks as a senior in 1992 as RIC won the fi rst of four fourth all-time at RIC in career rebounds. consecutive conference crowns. Levett was the Little As a senior in 1993-94, Veresko played in 27 BRADLEY LEVETT East champion at No. 2 doubles as a junior in 1991. games, averaging 11.3 points and 8.3 rebounds He posted a 10-1 record in singles MELISSA VERESKO per game. In her junior year, she played in 18 and an 8-1 mark in doubles as a freshman in 1989. Levett games, averaging 8.7 points and 7.9 rebounds was undefeated in both singles and doubles as a sophomore per game. As a sophomore, she played in 24 games, averaging 11.3 in 1990, posting records of 12-0 and 9-0, respectively. points and 8.4 rebounds per game, and while a freshman, she played He was 12-1 in singles and 9-2 in doubles as a junior in 1991, before in 19 games, averaging 1.5 points and 1.5 rebounds per game. wrapping up his career with marks of 10-2 and 10-0 as a senior in ’92. She was named to RIC’s All-75th Anniversary Women’s Basketball He moved on to a career as a teacher in the Exeter-West Team in 2005. Greenwich school district, where he has worked for the Veresko is currently a social worker with St. Antoine’s Residence in past 15 years and is currently a sixth-grade teacher. North Smithfi eld. Page 8 — WHAT’S NEWS @ Rhode Island College, Oct. 13, 2008 RIC Art & Entertainment ‘Anna in the Tropics’ arrives at RIC next MICHAEL REYNOLDS month PAULA ROBISON The RIC Theatre presentation in the hopes that audiences Anna in the Tropics by Nilo will leave more aware of the Cruz will run Nov. 12-16 in importance of art, literature the Nazarian Center’s Forman and fi ction in our lives. Theatre. Shows are at 8 p.m., The play was fi rst staged in Nov. 12-15, with 2 p.m. 2002 at the New Theatre in matinees on Nov. 15 and 16. Coral Gables, Fla., where Cruz The play, set in Tampa, Fla., was playwright-in-residence. in 1929, looks at workers in Nehassaiu deGannes, a cigar factory and the lector RIC assistant professor of who reads them novels and theatre, will direct the RIC news, amid economic hard production. The Providence times and fading traditions. resident holds an MFA The lector, whose readings from Brown University, include Tolstoy’s Anna and is also a graduate of the Karenina, offers a vivid and Trinity Rep Conservatory. emotional reminder of a world Tickets are available at the AUREA beyond the workers’ own, Roberts Hall Box Offi ce. Prices ENSEMBLE in which the possibilities are $15 general admission, seem so much wider. $12 for senior citizens and Anna in the Tropics received $5 for students with proper a Pulitzer Prize in 2003. Cruz ID. For more information, said that he wrote the play call (401) 456-8144. Wednesday José Porcel Brings CHAMBER MUSIC SERIES CONCERTS Compañia Flamenco José Porcel, celebrated throughout The four-part Wednesday Chamber Music Flamenco the world as the greatest export Series, which began Sept. 17, will feature Dance & Music of the new fl amenco, will Oct. 29 three upcoming concerts in the theme perform at Rhode Island College “Celebrity Series: Classics to Cabaret.” to RIC Oct. 29 on Wednesday, Oct. 29. Judith Lynn Stillman, artistic director The concert, a RIC Performing of the series and RIC’s artist-in-residence, Arts Series presentation, Nov. 19 will perform in two of the concerts. will begin at 7:30 p.m. in the Each 50-minute recital is free of charge, and will Auditorium in Roberts Hall. be held on Wednesday at 1 p.m. in the Nazarian Porcel and company provide Center’s Sapinsley Hall. A question-and-answer a fi ery blend of dance, music session with the artists follows each performance. and fervor that exudes the The Aurea Ensemble performs Music and spirit of the Spanish people. Poetry on Oct. 29. Actor Nigel Gore, violinist Live musicians, vocalists and Charles Sherba, violist Consuelo Sherba, and dancers bring this tradition harmonica virtuoso Chris Turner combine vibrantly and colorfully to life. talents to create a unique mix of poetry, drama, The company was founded epistles, puppetry, and classical and folk music. in Madrid, Spain, and has toured & across the globe for many years as Cellist Michael Reynolds of the Muir one of the premier dance troupes Dec. 10 String Quartet and pianist Stillman will to exhibit this exciting art form. perform in the concert Bravo Beethoven on Nov. 19. Reynolds tours North America and Europe annually, and is a Tickets for Compañia Flamenco professor at Boston University, where he has been in residence since 1983. José Porcel are $35, with On Dec. 10, the series will conclude with Folk Dance and Cabaret: discounts for seniors, RIC faculty/ Bartok and Poulenc. Stillman will be joined by fl utist Paula Robison, who staff/students/alumni, and children. For your convenience, tickets has been hailed as “an absolute wonder” by The New York Times. Compañia can be purchased as follows: in advance via Visa or MasterCard by Flamenco calling (401) 456-8144 from 10 Halloween Collage Concert – October 31 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays; online at This annual event – held this year on Oct. 31 at 8 p.m. in the Auditorium www.ric.edu/pfa; or in person at in Roberts Hall – will offer a variety of ensembles including brass, vocal, the Roberts Hall Box Offi ce, which woodwind, dance and percussion groups. Performers will appear in will open for sales two hours costume, and the audience is also encouraged to dress in the spirit of prior to performance start time.

Halloween. General admission is $10, but free for those in costume. Photo: Jesus Vallinas Page 9 — WHAT’S NEWS @ Rhode Island College, Oct. 13, 2008 In Bannister Gallery’s upcoming very differently from the way we exhibit Brian Shure: Recent interpret what we see happening Paintings, the artist takes up in the space in front of us.” the way people fi t into and use Calling attention to the play of architectural spaces. His works light on the built environment has will be on display from Nov. been Shure’s subject matter for the 6-26. An opening reception will past 15 years. In his newest works, be held on Nov. 6 at 5 p.m. the difference between acceptable Shure says of his approach, “I levels of resolution for people am a craftsperson, an artist, before and buildings has increasingly I am a cultural anthropologist or become a central concern. whatever other term might describe This exhibition is curated someone who carries out this by Richard Whitten, RIC kind of study. We observe images assistant professor of art. with a different level of attention Gallery hours during exhibits when we look at the rendering of are Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday people than when we look at the and Friday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., and rendering of architecture, and I am Thursdays, noon to 9 p.m. Closed Brian Shure. Museum Steps 36, 2008. fascinated with the way different weekends and holidays. Exhibits levels oof resolution in representing and events are free and open to the tthesehese iinterwovenn subjects color public. Accessible to persons with Brian Shure’s oourur peperceptionr of them when they disabilities. For information on event paintings on exhibit at appear in the same image. We read dates and exhibit opening receptions, tthehe statstatic, simultaneously available check the website at www.ric.edu/ Bannister Nov. 6-26 ssurfaceurface of a drawing or painting Bannister/ or call (401) 456-9765.

RIC DANCE COMPANY Local schoolchildren in grades K-12 will be treated to the RIC Dance Company’s Annual Mini-Concert Series from Oct. 22-24 at 10 a.m. Offered free to children in Rhode Island and nearby Massachusetts since the 1960s, these 45-minute dance performances and demonstrations provide young audiences with an informative and enjoyable introduction to contemporary dance forms. Repertory selections will include works by October NYC - based Gus Solomons, jr, alumni Concert Kellie Ann Lynch as well as local to feature choreographers Eva Marie Pacheco,

Photo: Nikki Carrara Providence Michael Bolger and Katie McNamara. For information or to reserve space for Ballet Free RIC Dance concerts for your group, contact Angelica Vessella, Theatre managing director, at (401) 456-9791 EVA MARIE PACHECO on Oct. 24 youngsters Oct. 22-24 or [email protected]. Providence Ballet Theatre The RIC Dance Company’s October Concert with Providence Ballet Theatre will be held on Friday, CelebratedCelebrated novelist Edmund Oct. 24, at 8 p.m. in the Nazarian Center’s Sapinsley WhiteWhite readsreads from his work Hall. This performance marks Providence Ballet onon Tuesday,Tuesday, October 14, Theatre’s fi rst professional concert and will feature at 8 p.m. in tthe Nazarian Back to School Center’sCenter’s SapinsleySap Hall. the works of Eva Marie Pacheco and Michael Bolger. Pacheco has been the owner and director ThThee RRICIC JazzJ Workshop of Providence Ballet (www.providenceballet. CombosCombos PerformancePer , directed org) for 13 years as well as its satellite school by legendarylegendary saxophonist and Sept. 18 Providence Ballet @ Aim High Academy in East RIC educatoreducato Greg Abate, will Greenwich. She joined the dance faculties of RIC be held on WWednesday, Oct. Associate 15, at 7 pp.m..m. in the Nazarian in 2004 and Brown University this year. Pacheco professor is also the artistic director of the Providence Karl Benziger Center’sCenter’s FormanFor Theatre. Youth Ballet, which made its performance debut entertains ThThee FFacultyacu Recital, the crowd at the Greenwich Odeum in the spring of 2004. sponsored by the Music, with his A Rhode Island Native, Pacheco is currently Theatre,Theatre, aandnd Dance guitar solo. performing with the Island Moving Company DepartmentDepartment will take place On Thursday,Thursday Oct. 16, (IMC) of Newport, and can be found working at 8 p.m. in tthe Nazarian with Colleen Cavanaugh of Providence Center’sCenter’s SapinsleySap Hall. and carolsomersDANCE of Boston. She was a founding member of Festival Ballet On Nov.Nov. 161 , the RIC under the direction of Christine Hennessey and ChamberChamber OrchestraO and Winthrop Corey, and also toured with the Everett StringString ChamberCham Ensembles collaboratecollaborate wwith student soloists Dance Theatre in The Science Project and Body of Work. As a choreographer, she has created

Photos: Mike Shiel '11 underunder the directiondir of John Sumerlin, RIRIC professor of several works for Festival Ballet, including Los music.music. ThThee cconcerts will be held Caminos and In the Mood, and for IMC, most at 7:30 pp.m..m. in the Nazarian recently, Je Ne Regrette Rein. Pacheco’s fi rst full- Center’sCenter’s SapinsleySap Hall. length ballet, Twas the Night before Christmas, Above, students Mohsin Free-admission events premiered in December 1995 with IMC. In the Siddiqui (left) and Nick Hurley (right) perform. winter of 2002, she was instrumental in mounting A Newport Nutcracker at Rosecliff for IMC. Concert Cancellation General admission for the October Concert At left are two members The RIC High School Invitational is $14, with discounts for groups, senior of the band Shryne, Choral Concert scheduled for citizens and students. Call (401) 456-9791. Anthony Mattera on guitar Nov. 7 has been canceled. and Jeff Cruz on drum. Page 10 — WHAT’S NEWS @ Rhode Island College, Oct. 13, 2008 Like his European counterparts, performances. It is a practice he Gottschalk often incorporated has honed over the years and has Sharing dances and folk elements into resulted in several recordings, his “clarity his compositions; for instance, the latest being an acclaimed of thinking Chopin’s mazurkas and polonaises release on Naxos in 2004. combined with come to mind. Mayer noted that As for his thinking behind high imagination Gottschalk’s Souvenir de Porto Rico, the process, Mayer said, “I and articulate which is on the RIC program, is treat improvisations just like fi ngers.” based on a local Christmas carol. classical music – I keep the – Dallas Morning News Mayer will also sample a long spirit but play the notes exactly line of African American pianists as they are on the record. and composers in the jazz tradition, “I am not a jazz artist, so I beginning with Scott Joplin and don’t improvise. Jazz people don’t continuing on to Jelly Roll Morton, agree with me because, for them, called the fi rst important jazz improvisation is axiomatic.” composer; James P. Johnson, who Mayer’s idea of recreation may wrote the famous dance tune The not be too far from what Tatum Charleston as well as symphonic might think, as the prominent jazz music; and ending with Art Tatum. artist would sometimes repeat his Scott Joplin is the most famous performances almost note by note. exponent of ragtime, which His interest in Tatum’s work had its heyday in the late 19th had its origins in a fascination

Adams Foundation Piano Recital Series and early 20th centuries. with Fats Waller, whom Mayer “Early ragtime,” Mayer noted, called his “fi rst love.” “sounded somewhat like classical. He remarked, “I had not heard Pianist Steven Mayer We know little of it, though any recordings of Tatum until I quite a bit of it was published. was 16. I liked listening to his It also made use of European records and began transcribing presents a different take dances, such as the quadrille.” them. I found Tatum to be more Recalling a time when music diffi cult and complex than Waller.” lovers played and not just listened Mayer then touched on some on American music Nov. 9 to music, he commented that of Tatum’s sources, which took there were “pianos all over the on an entirely new character in By Ray Ragosta two greatest virtuoso pianists of place in the late 1800s” and lot of the jazz pianist’s hands. “Tatum Staff Writer the mid-19th century, and made a people were playing ragtime. growing up in the 20s heard a lot of Steven Mayer is a pianist on a recording based on the contest. It also had some interesting fans popular semi-classical music and mission. And that mission is to One of those pianists, Liszt, will in Europe, one which Mayer made quoted it,” said Mayer. “He quoted make sense of American music. fi gure in the fi rst half of Mayer’s special note of: “Brahms liked Narcissus by Ethelbert Nevin [a American music has benefi ted recital at RIC, when he performs ragtime, and it’s a little known fact now virtually forgotten American from a close association between the composer’s transcription of the that he wanted to compose a ragtime composer who was honored with its serious and popular sides. overture from Weber’s opera Der piece, though he never had the time.” a U.S. postage stamp]. That piece Sometimes a fi gure inhabits Freischütz, “not one of the most Joplin also represents a crossover was played by my grandparents both sides successfully; for played pieces,” according to Mayer into classical forms with his ragtime and many piano students. It sold instance, Leonard Bernstein, but one he knows well as he is opera Treemonisha. Although not an incredible number of copies. who composed such larger-scale recording it for Naxos, along with a staple of the repertoire, it was “Tatum also used Dvorák’s “classical” works as the Kaddish some transcriptions of Wagner. performed in Providence Humoresque, a light-hearted, Symphony as well as the musical Mayer will also include one just last February. witty piece that was as theatre hit West Side Story. of Robert Schumann’s more A fi tting popular 50 years ago Duke Ellington, in his suite Such challenging works, Carnaval, culmination of What’s unique about as the Stars Wars Sweet Thunder, which was prompted in which a masked ball serves the recital is the a Mayer recital is that theme is now.” by his reaction to Shakespeare’s as the stage for a number of work of Art Mayer, who characters, employed shifts and succinct musical portraits of Tatum, whom he places works from the currently teaches contrasts not possible in a three- real and fi ctional characters, Mayer called European classical repertoire piano at the or four-minute jazz composition including Chopin, Paganini, “arguably alongside American musical University and heightened complexity of Pierrot, Harlequin, Chiarina, a the greatest compositions, both popular of Denver, is feeling and dramatic effect. name for Clara Wieck whom piano player appearing as Considerations like these could Schumann eventually married, and in the history and serious, and in doing part of the Adams well be on Steven Mayer’s mind Ernestine von Fricken, his love of jazz,” and so urges listeners to Foundation Piano when he programs a recital like at the time he wrote the piece. noted that the reevaluate the music. Recital Series. The the one he will give at Rhode The second half of the program year 2009 will goal of the Adams Island College on Sunday, Nov. will concentrate on American mark the centenary Foundation is to enhance 9, at 2:30 p.m. in the Nazarian music from the Civil War to jazz of Art Tatum’s birth. opportunities for recitals, favoring Center’s Sapinsley Hall. Mayer and will open with the music Mayer has some solid support smaller venues pre-selected for will appear at RIC as part of the of Louis Moreau Gottschalk, in his opinion; Tatum’s admirers their fi ne acoustics and featuring College’s Performing Arts Series. who composed his most popular included Vladimir Horowitz, artists who do some of their best What’s unique about a Mayer pieces in the mid 1800s. who would go to jazz clubs to work in intimate settings. recital is that he places works from “Gottschalk was called hear Tatum, as well as Duke For concertgoers who would the European classical repertoire the American Liszt,” Mayer Ellington and Oscar Peterson. like to spend a Sunday afternoon alongside American musical commented, “and he was known Nearly blind from birth, readjusting some of their musical compositions, both popular and for fl ashy, virtuoso music with Tatum worked in the Harlem perceptions, Steven Mayer serious, and in doing so urges an American fl air that was stride piano tradition, which was should have a lot to offer. Who listeners to reevaluate the music. rhythmic and appealing. initiated by James P. Johnson and knows? It may even readjust Citing one connection between “He also met and performed for which included Tatum’s mentor your CD (or MP3) collection. the two musics, Mayer said, Chopin and Berlioz [in Europe].” Fats Waller. Most estimates, Tickets for Steven Mayer are “European and American piano Gottschalk was pretty much a star however, rate Tatum’s playing $25. For your convenience, tickets music share a virtuoso element. in his day. He toured the U.S. giving far above his forebears’. can be purchased as follows: in They take advantage of all concerts all over, even in frontier In his native Ohio, Tatum advance via Visa or MasterCard elements of the keyboard.” towns, and wrote an account of his also studied classical piano by calling (401) 456-8144 from 10 In the name of virtuosity, Mayer travels. Gottschalk experienced some with Overton Rainey. a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays; online has taken some daring leaps. Playing of the annoyances of fame, too. Mayer doesn’t play compositions at www. ric.edu/pfa; or at the box both roles himself at Alice Tully The critic Wilfred Mellers said of by Tatum, who is better known offi ce in the lobby of the appropriate Hall, he re-enacted the famous Gottschalk, “Women fought to touch for his innovative renditions of performance venue, which will 1837 duel between Franz Liszt and him, to tear tatters off his clothing, other people’s music. He plays be open for sales two hours prior Sigismond Thalberg, probably the even to uproot locks of his hair.” transcriptions of actual Tatum to performance start time. Page 11 — WHAT’S NEWS @ Rhode Island College, Oct. 13, 2008 retired offi cers. I wanted my book very touch and go for a while, but to be an enlisted man’s view of the fi nally the tumor was gone and submarine service. I worked very there was no evidence of disease. hard to capture what it was like in That period in the hospital last Bookmarks early 1967 to be assigned to the winter was the longest and darkest of newest and most advanced piece of my life, and if I hadn’t had this book forever. The fi rst was to quit submarine technology in the world; as a light at the end of the tunnel; if RIC alum, Providence College. The second was what that boat and the crew were I didn’t have this story of some great to join the Navy, and the third was to like the fi rst year, and the incredible men, and a couple of extraordinary fi rst-time volunteer for the submarinemarine seservice.rvice. differencediffer a year men, the kind that come along only The fi rst two laterlater after a change once in a generation; if all I had to author details decisions proved inin theth command look forward to this past February to be lifesavers structure.struc The was an uncertain future as an actor, “lifesaving” and the third led differencediffe was so I’m not sure I could have made it. to this book. dramaticdram that no Years ago, when my father was As an actor, I enlistedenli man would still alive we had one of those decisions have been in the evereve forget it, and “truth-telling” conversations that By Gannon McHale ’85 storytelling business itit isis proof positive you eventually have with your for 30 years, and the thattha leadership parents. He told me that I had McHale, author of a new book, idea for this book doesdo matter! broken his heart when I quit college Stealth Boat – Fighting the Cold War came from one of It took a little back in ’65. I explained to him that in a Fast Attack my old shipmates overov four months quitting college probably saved Submarine, who suggested that I to complete the my life because it took me off an attended Rhode “write down all thosee fi rst draft, which educational path that would have Island College old sea stories.” Of wasw submitted ended with graduation in May of as an undergrad course, the stories to the Naval 1968 as a second lieutenant in the from 1972-75, he referred to were InstituteIn Press U.S. Army, two months after my then returned couched in secrecy foror in May of 2007. I fi nally received 21st birthday and four months after to earn a BA many years, but the Freedom of a contract offer just as I came face the beginning of the Tet Offensive. in 1985. A Information Act and publications to face with the biggest medical At that point in the war, “second member of GANNON MCHALE like The Hunt for Red October and crisis of my life. In early November, looeys” had a 15-minute life RIC Theatre in Blind Man’s Bluff had opened the I was diagnosed with Stage IV-a expectancy “in country.” Three of the 70s, he was known back then door a bit. So, I decided to try. Squamous Cell Carcinoma, a curable my high school classmates fi nished as Bill McHale, but changed his The next step was to realize that form of skin cancer. In December, that path in 1968. All three went to fi rst name to Gannon (his mother’s any attempt on my part to single I began combined radiation and Southeast Asia. Only one came back. maiden name) when membership handedly reconstruct a timeline chemotherapy treatments at the Joining the Navy saved my in the Actor’s Equity Association of events that took place so long VA hospital in Brooklyn. I had life as well because it made me required a name change. He credits ago was surely a fool’s errand. until March 1 to produce a fi nished eligible for health care through the Jim Bierden, a RIC professor So, I contacted a number of my manuscript, but I knew the radiation Veteran’s Administration at a point emeritus, with helping him to shipmates, interviewed them either and chemo would take its toll on me in my life when I needed it most. complete his degree at the College. by telephone, in person or via physically. So, I worked diligently And fi nally, volunteering for the email. I found men whom I had McHale will be at Books-on- all through December and submitted submarine service provided me not not spoken to in 40 years and the-Square on Angell Street in the manuscript in early January, only with the greatest adventure was pleasantly surprised that they Providence at 2 p.m. on Oct. 18 for just before I was hospitalized for of my life, but the experience and and many others were more than a lecture/reading/book signing event. six weeks. I then lost 50 pounds, the friendships of a lifetime, all willing to contribute to the project. aged 10 years, and when I was of which is recalled in this book. Three decisions I made in late Almost all the books about discharged I looked like I had spent As I look back on 40 years ago, I 1965 and early 1966 changed my life submarines have been written by a year in Dachau. After that it was wouldn’t have it any other way.

produced,” said Cooke. “There’s because Janaway would often then put words together to make Proactive Soccer a lot of fl uff before you actually be asked to coach, something he sentences, then use sentences to is born at RIC get to what it’s about. That’s what had done for 26 years. He didn’t tell a story. Drills and practices we didn’t do; we just concentrated have the time to personally coach, are our letters and words, and By Marah Roach on getting to the point.” so Cooke suggested sharing the game is our story.” Staff Writer Their fi rst DVD, The Parent Janaway’s knowledge of soccer by Cooke and Janaway marketed When thinking of Soccer Coach, which was making a fi lm of him instructing. the DVDs on the You Tube and soccer, one might released in February 2006, is They met several years ago at MySpace websites. The clips picture superstars geared towards parents who RIC through the simple act of on You Tube have received David Beckham and have never coached before, holding a door open. Cooke held the about 50,000 hits so far. Mia Hamm, but two or coaches who are looking door for Janaway, and when Cooke One customer review of The Rhode Island College for new ideas. The DVD heard “thank you” he immediately Parent Soccer Coach stated, “As employees, Stephen features Janaway teaching recognized Janaway’s accent. a parent, a soccer enthusiast, and Cooke and Paul Janaway kids basic skills and drills “We are from the same a coach, I watched this, learned M ’03, are becoming needed to excel in soccer, area of England and share a from it, and can recommend it. well known for their STEPHEN COOKE and includes visuals such common interest in soccer. His The techniques and instructional soccer instruction. as graphics and animation. background in computer and style are sound. Get it before Cooke, a senior Some of the children in fi lms complemented my desire to the other team does.” information technologist the DVD were former HBS develop and showcase soccer in Both DVDs can be in User Support Services, students of Janaway’s, but the USA,” explained Janaway. purchased on Ebay, Amazon, and Janaway, a physical all were selected based on Soccer fans might soon be www.proactivesoccer.com and in education teacher at the their patience and ability to seeing a lot more of the two: they Westst CoastCoast Henry Barnard School, focus, rather than their skill. are currently in negotiations to stores.res. have produced two While fi lming, Cooke and sell multiple DVD copies to an instructional soccer Janaway faced obstacles instructional soccer league in New DVDs. Most recently, PAUL JANAWAY like time management and York, in which there are over 120 they released Soccer shooting with two different teams. The East Side Sports League Tricks, which teaches soccer players cameras, one at ground level and in Providence has already purchased 25 different tricks. Both Cooke and one elevated. The fi lming and The Parent Soccer Coach. Janaway are from England, where editing process took about a year. They are also considering soccer is the sport of choice. The idea for their company, making Soccer Tricks 2. “When you look at other soccer Proactive Soccer: Thinking Ahead Janaway’s basic lesson for the tricks DVDs they’re very expensive, of the Game, came not only from soccer coach? “In English class and in many cases very over their love of the sport, but also you learn letters to make words, Page 12 — WHAT’S NEWS @ Rhode Island College, Oct. 13, 2008 11 ffoundou that Grant Cont onlyonly 224 percent Cycle patrol ofof RhodeRhode Island’sIsland’s sstudentstudent scored profi cient or better, includinginclud adds to RIC onlyl 1717 percentt iin graded 11. The grant will provide affordable police visibility tools for science inquiry, including the ability to use computer models, on campus and it will involve scientists at RIC and the other institutions of higher By LuzJennifer Martinez ’08 learning in K-12 education. Also, Staff Writer class activities and professional This fall, Safety and Security developments will be designed RIC associate professor Glênisson de Oliveira at Rhode Island College is and implemented through equal (center), a principal investigator for a new National Science Foundation-funded project, combing the campus on a whole partnerships between higher discusses the initiative at a ceremony marking the new set of wheels. Along with education and K-12 faculty. NSF grant at Johnston High School on Sept. 25. traditional patrol cars, a newly De Oliveira said that in addition acquired Trek mountain bike to the STEM Center being is propelling designated patrol based at RIC, the fact that the offi cers around RIC. The bicycle, College is involving its school of which was donated by the RIC education (the largest in the state) Athletics Department, allows made the proposal an attractive patrol offi cers Frank Duffy and RIC patrol offi cer Frank Duffy uses a candidate to receive the grant. mountain bike to make rounds. Gary Petrarca to reach remote “The participation of the Feinstein places like the campus quad. campus community has been School of Education and Human Fred Ghio, deputy director of positive. Duffy, who is happy to Development, under the leadership RIC Safety and Security, explained be interacting with people while of [interim dean] Roger Eldridge, that Duffy makes rounds on the getting some essential exercise, has been essential, since this project bike during the fi rst shift, from recalled how those around campus intends to improve the way we 7:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., with Petrarca have given him a smile and wave teach science and train teachers to riding from 3:30-7:30 p.m. A third as he rides by. “People tell you teach science,” de Oliveira said. it’s a good idea, since you are shift from 11:30 p.m.-7:30 a.m. is At least 15 RIC faculty members seen [all the time],” he said. still being planned. The bicycle will will be involved in teaching courses During this time of transition also need the necessary lighting to and teaching teachers through the ensure secure nighttime patrol. at RIC, with the induction of University of Rhode Island professor Daniel project, according to de Oliveira. The bike patrol will enable offers new President Nancy Carriuolo, P. Murray, another principal investigator, The RITES project’s core addresses ceremony attendees. offi cers reach their destinations it seems only natural for the idea partners are RIC, URI, Johnston more quickly and effi ciently, and to have surfaced. Ghio recalled Public Schools and the Rhode allow them to be easily spotted by how Don Tencher, director of Island Department of Education. everyone on campus. “The offi cers athletics and recreation at RIC, Supporting partners include Brown [on bicycle] are very visible,” said spun the suggestion for the two- University, the Community College Ghio. “If students need assistance, wheel patrol over to campus they can just fl ag them down.” police, who had been discussing of Rhode Island, the Rhode Island The patrol, which will how to increase police visibility. Economic Development Corporation take place only during warm Ghio said Tencher offered and the Concord Consortium. weather months, provides what to purchase the bike through The Education Alliance at Brown Duffy called “good PR.” Athletic Department funds and University will evaluate the project. For the offi cers on the bike, was given a wholesale price on In addition to de Oliveira, other the same rules of duty apply, and essential bike equipment from principal investigators are Daniel students and staff are, as always, NBX Bikes store owner and P. Murray (co-lead), a geosciences encouraged to ask for help when RIC alum Matt Bodziony ’93. professor at URI; Kathryn Crowley, necessary. “If there is a car problem, Tencher is confi dent that the assistant superintendent for science we have battery packs to help,” patrolling will foster a sense of well and technology in Johnston Gov. Donald L. Carcieri speaks at the ceremony. said Ghio. “We can’t put devices being within the campus community. schools; Peter McLaren, science The grant, which will begin on cars because of liabilities but “This is a model on campus for what and technology specialist with the this month, is for fi ve years, and we can help assist [them] in how is happening in town – community state Department of Elementary the fi rst and smallest cohort of to install [the devices]. If they are policing. You can take a team and Secondary Education; and teachers from fi ve high schools locked out of their cars, we don’t approach to anything and that’s Robert F. Tinker, president of the and their associated middle get involved but we can call Triple what this is – a team approach Concord Consortium. Ten other schools will participate in A or other services for help.” to making the campus safer.” RIC faculty members are listed as professional development and So far, the response from the senior personnel on the project. graduate courses next summer.

Rhode Island College began the as “a newcomer who had no fear going time to bring our troops home is now.” political campaign season with a down the halls of Congress” when he Langevin also made predictions visit from Congressman Jim Langevin was fi rst elected to offi ce. Langevin has about the state of the nation’s (D-RI) of the second congressional since taken on issues such as healthcare, economy. “Our economy has not been district, who participated in a town the environment, stem cell research, and challenged this way since the Great hall meeting at Adams Library on fuel costs. He also supported the Higher Depression, which will affect gas Sept. 4. Langevin fi elded questions Education Opportunity Act, where he has and food prices, ultimately having a that were on the minds of the campus advocated for the expansion of Pell Grants ripple effect on the public,” he said. community, and many of the topics that provide funding for qualifi ed students. Students from nursing, discussed mirrored national discourse. Langevin is well known in Congress communications, history and women’s Approximately 100 RIC students, for his stand on healthcare. “I believe studies classes attended the meeting, faculty and staff were on hand for the every American should receive the asked questions and took an active Rhode Island Congressman Jim Langevin ’90 HD ’05 event, many eager to ask questions. same healthcare as members of role in being informed voters. Assuming (right) and political reporter Jim Hummel participate in a “[Langevin’s] long career in public Congress,” said Langevin, who went an active role in government is one town hall meeting at Adams Library on Sept. 4. Langevin fi elded questions from members of campus community. service began here at Rhode Island on to say that 80 percent of the of the major themes Langevin has College after being elected to Student uninsured are working families. maintained, a theme that was rooted in Congressman Langevin Community Government,” said RIC The discussion then moved to national his involvement here at the College. President Nancy Carriuolo. Langevin, and foreign policy. When asked at “Register to vote, write to a 1990 graduate of RIC, said that his what point can the United States exit your congressman, know how the discusses issues at involvement at the College motivated Iraq, Langevin had a straightforward process works,” said Langevin. him seek election for political offi ce. response. “We need to do it now,” “Government can work two ways: RIC town hall meeting Jim Hummel, political reporter and said Langevin. “Iraq needs to be more decisions can be made for you or By Alicia Vanasse '08, Staff Writer host of the event, characterized Langevin accountable for their own society. The you can take part in the process.” Page 13 — WHAT’S NEWS @ Rhode Island College, Oct. 13, 2008 Eleventh Annual Multi-Cul tur al Conference Th e Institute for Portuguese and Curriculum Resource Fair & Lusophone World Studies invites you to the Luso-American Elected Officials Tribute & Dinner

RHODE ISLAND COLLEGE November 1, 2008 8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. celebrate Donovan Dining Center the legacy Teaching for Change: Privilege, Power and Possibilities Keynote Speaker: Dr. Peggy McIntosh Author, “White Privilege: Unpacking the Invisible Knapsack” Recognizing 50 years

Founder and Co-Director, of public service to National S.E.E.D. Project on Inclusive Curriculum the Luso-American Community (Seeking Educational Equity and Diversity) and the State of Rhode Island Conference registration materials are available online at: www.ric.edu/promisingpractices Saturday, * payments must be postmarked by Friday, October 24, 2008 * October 18

Conference Fees 6:00 p.m. Pre-Registration Onsite Registration Donovan Dining Center RIC undergraduate student $10 $15 Undergraduate students from other campuses $15 $25 Rhode Island College RIC graduate student $20 $30 Graduate students from other campuses $25 $35 All other attendees $40 $50

Limited scholarships to cover the cost of registration are available for RIC students: Please contact Patricia Giammarco, Offi ce of Affi rmative Action, Rhode Island College, Ph. (401) 456-8218, [email protected]. Th e Institute for Portuguese and Lusophone World Studies is an affi liate of the David E. Sweet Center for Public Policy. * You must register for the conference online * For more information, please contact Marie R. Fraley, Associate In addition, you must mail in your payment and a print-out of your online registration postmarked by October 24 in order to secure your registration. Director, at (401) 456-8476 or [email protected].

For further information, please contact Promising Practices Co-Chairs Dr. Ellen Bigler — (401) 456-8385 or [email protected] Dr. Lesley Bogad — (401) 456-4635 or [email protected] Dialogue on Diversity Co-Chairs RIC hosts STAR program Call for honorary Maria Lawrence, Daniel Scott and David Thomas On August 24 and 25, 40 degree nominations adult education practitioners from around Rhode Island came The Honorary Degrees to RIC to take part in the fi rst Committee of the Council of About the keynote speaker segment of year-long training in Rhode Island College invites a program called STAR (Student Peggy McIntosh, who will deliver the instrumental in putting the dimension of members of the College Achievement in Reading). keynote address at the Nov. 1 Promising privilege into discussions of gender, race STAR is a U.S. Department of community to nominate Practices conference, is associate and sexuality in the United States. Education-funded project that individuals worthy of director of the Wellesley Centers for McIntosh has taught at the Brearley translates reading research into consideration for honorary Women at Wellesley College School, Harvard University, Trinity usable teaching strategies to degrees to be awarded at in Massachusetts. She is College (Washington, D.C.), the improve adult reading instruction. the 2009 graduate and founder and co-director of the University of Denver, the University This pilot year is coordinated by the undergraduate commencement R.I. Adult Education Professional United States S.E.E.D. (Seeking of Durham (England) and Wellesley Development Center (the PD ceremonies and at other times Educational Equity and Diversity) College. She is co-founder of the Center), an affi liate of the David E. as may be appropriate. Project on Inclusive Curriculum. Rocky Mountain Women’s Institute Sweet Center for Public Policy at Further information is McIntosh consults widely and has been consulting editor of RIC, with generous support from available online at www.ric. in the United States and the Sage: A Scholarly Journal on the Offi ce of Adult Education at edu/honorary/. Deadline for throughout the world with college Black Women. She has consulted the R.I. Department of Education. submission is 5 p.m., Friday, and school faculty who are PEGGY MCINTOSH with women on 22 Asian campuses Through this intensive professional development program, Oct. 24. Electronic submission creating more gender-fair and multicultural on the development of women’s studies, and STAR-trained teachers will bring is preferred, or nominations curricula. In 1988, she published the ground- programs to bring materials from women’s research-based knowledge of may be forwarded to Roberts breaking article, “White Privilege and Male studies into the main curriculum. She has assessment, curriculum and Hall 405. All nominations must Privilege: A Personal Account of Coming consulted frequently in China and Korea. In instruction into their intermediate- remain confi dential throughout to See Correspondences through Work on addition to having two honorary degrees, she level adult education classrooms. the process. Direct questions Women’s Studies.” This analysis and its is the recipient of the Klingenstein Award For more information on the STAR program, or on the to Michael Smith, chair, shorter form, “White Privilege: Unpacking for Distinguished Educational Leadership PD Center, please contact Jill Honorary Degrees Committee, the Invisible Knapsack,” (1989), have been from Columbia Teachers College. Holloway at (401) 456-2833 at [email protected] or (401) or [email protected]. 456-8004. Page 14 — WHAT’S NEWS @ Rhode Island College, Oct. 13, 2008 PawSox curriculum guide brings baseball into local K-8 classrooms

From left, RIC faculty members Bennett Lombardo, Kerri Tunnicliffe, Robin Kirkwood Auld and Robert Cvornyek discuss the PawSox curriculum guide that they developed. Shinn fall benefi t to provide a taste of the world abroad on Nov. 13 By Hillary Feeney ’10 and partnered with Noel Chartier By Elli Panichas win fabulous prizes such as a fl ying Staff Writer and Joanne Diggle, third grade Shinn Fund Marketing Committee adventure to Martha’s Vineyard for Chico State Exchange Student teachers from Central Falls, The Ridgway F. Shinn Jr. Study lunch, Trinity Theatre and dinner Baseball fever will infect who implemented the lessons in Abroad Fund is hosting a fall benefi t on the town, four performances area elementary and middle their classes last year. Chartier to provide scholarships for Rhode for two at PPAC, a gourmet dinner and Diggle provided feedback school classrooms soon. Island College students to study abroad. provided for your home, a dinner at In math class, students will about the math curriculum, City Elegance for two, pottery by which infl uenced the lesson Join us for a night of international calculate box score statistics. food and fun entertainment on Marguerite Hall ’76 and an opportunity In science class, students will plans for the PawSox guide. Beth Broskie, a RIC graduate Tuesday, Nov. 13, at 6 p.m. at the to be a star at a PawSox game, where identify baseball players’ centers you’ll throw out the fi rst pitch and of gravity and their bat weights. student in history, helped design Fabre Line Club on 200 Allens In social studies class, students the social studies section as Avenue at the Port of Providence. watch the game from box seats. will research the history of the a project for Cvornyek. The All are invited to savor the tastes It’s a deliciously delightful, Pawtucket Red Sox. And in professors added new lesson and textures of cuisines where Shinn fun-fi lled evening for all! Tickets plans for the science and language language arts class, students Scholars have studied – Europe, Asia, are limited so reserve early. will learn how to write a news arts sections to the contributions Tickets are $30 per person or $55 from Chartier, Diggle and Africa, Australia and South America. lead about a baseball game. Eno Fine Wines’ sommelier, for two. Reserve early; seating is Through a partnership with Broskie to make the fi nal guide. “This partnership makes the Nick Shagrue, will provide a tasting limited. To reserve, call Julie Matthews the PawSox, four professors in the Development Offi ce at (401) from Rhode Island College have curriculum come alive for the of intriguing Australian wines. designed a curriculum guide that students,” Tunnicliffe said. “Now International recording artist Cory 456-8087. Visa and MasterCard coincides with School Celebration they can go see the players at the Pesaturo will offer a celebration accepted. Raffl e tickets may be Days at McCoy Stadium and School Celebration Days and of the rhythms and tempos of the purchased in advance by calling Greg graph how their batting average applies baseball to students from continents. His extensive résumé Grant ’93 at (401) 486-7722 or has increased over the year.” kindergarten to eighth grade. includes appearances at the White Stan Lachut at (401) 935-1940. “The PawSox are interested in Cvornyek will use the House for President and Mrs. The Ridgway F. Shinn Jr. Study growing the game, even though curriculum guide for training they sell out day after day,” said practicum students and student Clinton on four occasions. Abroad Fund provides income to Robert Cvornyek, professor of teachers. Each lesson fi ts Rhode The Shinn Fund Marketing support undergraduate students in history and secondary education. Island Grade Span Expectations Committee, chaired by RIC alumna planned study outside the United “They want to get young and Grade Level Expectations. Mersine (Chris) Florio ‘63, has added States. It was created by Ridgway people interested and export it By creating a curriculum guide elements of fun and mystery to the F. Shinn Jr. and his wife, Clarice ’67, for use across multiple grades, around the world to keep the event. Guests may sip Arabic coffee, the RIC professors hope to get with the support of friends, colleagues game healthy and viable.” and then have their fortune read in the and former students in 1987 upon The curriculum guide children excited about physical cup, all sweetened by fabulous and his retirement after 29 years at covers the four core areas of activity and spread knowledge elementary and middle school of baseball to those that have exotic desserts they can enjoy at the RIC as a professor, dean and a vice education. Each lesson plan had little exposure to it. event, or take home. And, they can president. Through this academic includes ways to apply the “You can learn a lot by partake in conversation with Shinn year, 52 RIC undergraduates will lesson to an actual game. taking a look at changes in scholars who have studied abroad. have received over $162,000 in Robin Kirkwood Auld, sports over time,” Cvornyek There is also an opportunity to scholarship aid to study abroad. associate professor of health said. “The major struggles that and physical education, thinks happen in American life are that this curriculum guide will often played out in different help students grasp classroom arenas: political, economic, concepts and harness their social, artistic and athletic.” energy in a positive way. By using this interactive “Kids are always asking when curriculum guide in class, they are going to use this ‘science teachers and students will explore stuff,’ ” Kirkwood Auld said. the arena of baseball from a “This gives them a real-life way to variety of angles, Tunnicliffe said. apply it. Students will be excited The PawSox will update to learn about spin when they the guide yearly with realize it relates to curve balls.” information about their players The idea of bringing baseball and statistics, according to into the academic classroom stems Kirkwood Auld. “Teachers from a curriculum guide made for that use it are encouraged to the Toledo Mud Hens, a minor add new ideas,” she said. league baseball team in Ohio. The curriculum guide will be available to teachers on Farmer's Market When the PawSox contacted Bennett Lombardo, professor of the PawSox website once it is physical education, about creating standardized with other major a similar guide for their team, he league baseball websites. gathered several of his colleagues. Tunnicliffe is passing out Kerri Tunnicliffe, assistant compact discs of the material stand alone professor of physical education, for teachers to use until then. and Kirkwood Auld chose “We are hoping it goes to collaborate because of beyond just the schools in their past experience with Pawtucket,” Cvornyek said. teaching elementary school. “This curriculum guide can The RIC professors designed a help reawaken the importance math curriculum for the PawSox of baseball in history.” On Sept. 10, part of RIC’s parking lot A became a farmer’s market, open to campus personnel, students and the surrounding community. The market is open on Wednesdays from 4-6 p.m. through Oct. 29. Page 15 — WHAT’S NEWS @ Rhode Island College, Oct. 13, 2008 inin ththee Debate Watch Cont debatedebate would actually change viviewers’ewers’ mminds.inds. He posited that undecidundecideded voterst wouldld bbase ththeir i diidecision on the candidates’ character traits. Harold Metts, Rhode Island senator and Baptist deacon, feared that some voters would base their choices on the candidates’ ethnicities. Elizabeth Roberts, lieutenant governor of Rhode Island, thought that politicians were spending too much time emphasizing their differences in an Media experts, from left, Bill Rappeleye, The Impact of the Media on Presidential Politics as told by members of the media during WJAR-10 political reporter; Vincent "Buddy" attempt to win the election. Scott a Sept. 18 forum in Alger Hall brought, from left, WRNI news director John Carpilio; Cianci, talk show host and political analyst; Frank Coletta, award-winning WJAR-10 news anchor and RIC adjunct professor; radio talk Avedisian, mayor of Warwick, and Providence Journal reporter, Daniel show host and political analyst Vincent “Buddy” Cianci; and Jim Baron, Pawtucket Times wondered if the progressives Barberisi, discuss the expectations of the reporter and columnist. would stick to their philosophy Sept. 26 presidential debate, during the town hall meeting of DebateWatch 2008 held that or retreat to their old ways for night at Donovan Dining Center. From pregnancy to pigs: how media fear of “breaking new ground.” Jonathan Scott, challenger Declaration of Human Rights.” impacts the presidential campaign of Congressional incumbent An Obama supporter By Hillary Feeney ’10 even if it has little to do with Patrick Kennedy for District 1 demanded an answer to why citizens’ rights were being Staff Writer the campaign,” Endress said. in Rhode Island, thought that the Chico State Exchange Student Endress recalled a time when questions and controversies could stripped by the government. From the rampant publicity the journalistic standard was to be solved by voters’ infl uence. “Some of my freedoms were surrounding Sarah Palin’s use small facts to reveal big truths. “The roadmap out of this taken away during the Bush pregnant teenage daughter to She asked the panel members problem is the Constitution,” administration after the Sept. 11 Barack Obama’s “lipstick on a if this goal is still relevant in Scott said. “Bring the power attacks. I’d like them back.” today’s fast-paced media. These concerns are an important pig” comment, members of the to the people rather than local media expressed concern Baron seemed skeptical. aspect of having an “army of to the government.” about the quality of campaign “You have to give the people DebateWatch also featured informed and active citizens” news coverage in a Rhode Island what they want: sexy issues, Carol Mumford, Republican according to Kathleen Connell, College forum last month. horserace and polls. People will state representative; Vincent AARP Rhode Island state director On Sept. 18, a panel of four tune in and watch that,” Baron “Buddy” Cianci, WPRO- and former secretary of state. media guests, which included Jim said. “The media either has to roll AM radio talk show host and AARP co-sponsored the College’s Baron, Pawtucket with what is popular, ABC-6 political analyst; Daniel DebateWatch as part of its Divided Times political unfortunately, or McKee, mayor of Cumberland; We Fail healthcare platform. reporter and force feed audiences and Charles Lombardi, mayor “We need to bring the voices columnist; Vincent dry politics.” of North Providence. of millions of Americans to “Buddy” Cianci, Cianci insisted DebateWatch gave attendees bear on the next administration WPRO-AM radio media has the responsibility to the chance to voice their opinions and Congress,” Connell said. talk show host and uncover stories, even about the candidates. Most of the “Voters should send the message ABC-6 political unpopular ones. that the time for partisan analyst; Frank audience members had already “The media has an decided which candidate to support politics is over. Washington Coletta, WJAR-10 news anchor; and obligation to frame when asked by investigative needs to end the gridlock and John Carpilio, issues,” Cianci said. reporter Jim Hummel, host for fi x what needs fi xing now.” WRNI news director, “The Constitutional the evening. Still, their questions Following the town hall gathered as part of foundation of this Valerie Endress, associate indicated a need for reassurance forum, the audience watched the the DebateWatch country enables free from their candidates of choice fi rst of three planned debates in professor of communications, 2008 initiative moderates the Sept. 18 panel. speech and protects about how they will address which presidential candidates to discuss The the pamphleteer the issues facing the country. John McCain and Barack Impact of the Media on the 2008 who speaks out.” A RIC student working on Obama offered solutions to the Presidential Campaigns. Rhode The consolidation of the a degree in education voiced problems that need fi xing. Island College students and media into fewer outlets has concerns about graduating Attendees then shared their community members fi lled Alger compromised its character, Coletta from college in debt and opinions and reactions to the debate Hall 110 to hear the exchange. said. “As corporations take over being unable to fi nd a job. through small-group discussions “There are two things people the media, the newsroom is An Amnesty International led by trained facilitators. either love or hate, or love to hate: losing its separate integrity in exchange for profi t,” he said. representative wondered what Feedback from the focus groups politics and the media,” said Jane Coletta and Baron also cited the candidates were “going was released the next day to the Fusco, RIC’s director of news and shortcomings in the public’s to do about the blatant and public relations, as an introduction. Commission on Presidential attention span as part of the obvious violations of the Debates and media sources. The panel addressed the changing face of the media and its effect issue. Baron suggested that the on the presidential election. electorate needs political training To the RIC community: The media has ineffectively before its thirst for accurate reporting dries up completely. A class in the School of Management at covered the candidates’ stances on important issues such as the war and Cianci charged many talk show RIC is conducting a research project on the failing economy, said Valerie hosts and news programs with continuing education in the state of Rhode Endress, the panel moderator further confusing audience members ey e Island, and more specifi cally here at RIC. and a RIC associate professor through their lack of balance. To achieve the desired results, your of political communications. “There are many people with help is needed. Please fi ll out a survey Instead, the panelists agreed agendas on the TV and radio that media coverage has dwelled masquerading as journalists,” at the following link: Cianci said. “For those hosts, www.whatsnewssurvey.wetpaint.com/. on personal stories such as the pregnancy of Republican the facts that the audience It will take about fi ve minutes to complete, vice-presidential candidate needs just get in the way.” and help the class – and ultimately the Palin’s 17-year-old daughter Carpilio remained optimistic by College – to understand the continuing and Democratic presidential affi rming the media’s commitment education landscape. We hope to hear candidate Obama’s “lipstick on to providing accurate political knowledge during the campaigns S Surv from you, and also thank you in advance a pig” comment, which some and the public’s ability to digest it. for your participation in this survey. misconstrued as an insult to Palin. “News coverage shifts He added that audience members Eric Gelsomino signifi cantly when some tasty “need to be selective and critical” Group Leader morsel of information appears, when hearing and reading news.

A Survey Market Research Group 2 Runners chase away the morning chill as they compete in the RIC 5K road race. Hundreds enjoy an old-fashioned cookout, always a Homecoming favorite.

Beautiful weather, exciting events and fun activities made for a memorable Homecoming at RIC on Saturday, Oct. 4.

Members of the RIC sorority Sigma Iota Theta Anel Pichardo (left) and Jena Lataille hand out balloons Homecomingduring student activity day.

An infl atable obstacle course gives active RIC President Nancy Carriuolo and Adams Library director youngsters plenty of action. Hedi BenAicha cut the ribbon to offi cially open the new computer lab in the library donated by members of the class of 1958 on the occasion of their 50th reunion.

Sept. 17

RIC TV reports the events as they happen on the quad.

The rowdy, roving brass band What Cheer? Brigade keeps the music in motion during Homecoming.

Harambee members (left to right) Lisa Ranglin, Members of the Iota Phi Theta fraternity help get the crowd Ketia Derogene, Stephanie Dos Santos and involved in the spirit of the day. Naoala Laguerre smile for the camera.

Students crowd the mall area to check out the clubs and activities Rhode Island State Police demonstrate the need for using seatbelts by simulating a Studentavailable on campus. Activities Dayrollover accident where the passengers did not have their seatbelts fastened.