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Vol. 23 Issue 6 Circulation over 46,000 Jan. 27, 2003 Highlights Oh, what a night! In the News RIC hosts Carcieri’s inaugural block party Jan. 7 RIC hosts Carcieri Inaugural Jan. 7 by Jane Fusco What's News Editor RIC nursing school ranks first in state Multi-cultural event cele– brated the diversity of the RIC student develops state’s 39 cities and towns with on-line daycare monitoring music, food, entertainment and system traditional favorites. hey came to meet the new gov- Features ernor, the state’s 57th. Nearly UConn professor to T5,000 Rhode Island residents gathered at the athletic complex on develop time-machine the Rhode Island College campus using laser technology Tuesday night, Jan. 7, to meet the man who promised change and vig- Nurse alum named Roger orous leadership for at least the next four years. Donald Carcieri, his Williams Hospital wife Suzanne M’93, and their large ‘Employee of the Year’ extended family, greeted the guests and invited them to enjoy food Alumni News and entertainment that reflected the multi-culturalism of the smallest RIC President John Nazarian (left) escorts state in the union. Gov. and Mrs. Donald Carcieri into the Priscilla Young ’89 heads Athletic Complex for the governor's inau- Big Sisters Instead of the usual formal affair, Carcieri opted for a casual block gural block party celebration Jan. 7. party, free and open to the public, (At right) Gov. Carcieri welcomes the Sesquicentennial for his first day as governor. He crowd. (Photos by Suzanne Russell, Committee announced chose the College because of its sta- On-Site Photography) tus as Rhode Island’s oldest public institution of higher learning, on of the event. “We wanted there to be 2003 Alumni Awards, call the cusp of celebrating its 150th something for everyone that night.” for nominations anniversary, according to Deborah A colorful draping of flags from Smith, inaugural chairperson. each of the state’s 39 cities and “If everyone is having fun and is Sports towns spread across the entire back happy then I’m happy,” Carcieri said wall of the complex, serving as a to the enthusiastic crowd midway RIC men's basketball team backdrop for two stages that con- through the evening. sets pace for season tinuously presented entertainment “It can best be described as a gath- dancers. Strolling through the crowd including the URI Jazz Big Band, hip- ering of all those things that say were Big Nazo puppets, yo-yo expert hop break dancers, full-costumed Arts & ‘Rhode Island’,” said Peg Brown, vice Larry Sayco and “professor” Mike Latin, Polynesian and Cambodian president for development and col- dancers, and quick-footed Irish step Story and photos continued on page 8 Entertainment lege relations for RIC and co-chair B. J. Ward Stand-Up Opera Jan. 31 RIC student develops first child care Nearly 95% of grads pass nursing exam — Chamber Music Series : center with internet viewing access Love in 3/4 time Feb. 12 RIC’s nursing By Jason Colgan Big Band Dance Party President/Safer Start University Feb. 20 school tops Imagine sitting at your desk at RIC Theatre: The Art work and clicking onto a website in the state of Dining Feb. 12-16 that lets you see your child in day- care. That is what parents who by George LaTour enroll their children in A Safer What's News Associate Editor Index Start Child University in Cranston can do. RIC senior Lynsey Fullerton In Memoriam 2 developed a program to incorpo- In the year ending last Sept. 30, rate Internet accessible web cam- 93.1 percent of Rhode Island College Foundation & eras into the daycare facility model, nursing graduates passed the nurs- Alumni News 4 so parents can monitor their chil- ing certification. And between July Picture Spread 8-9 dren on-line at any time. Parents and September of 2002, when most click on a website and type a pass- of RIC’s May graduates took the Sports 11 word to see their children anytime test, 94.7 percent passed. during the day. By both measures, the College Dean's List 12-13 A Safer Start University is the Rhode Island College senior Lynsey ranked first among the state’s five Arts/Entertainment 14-15 first daycare facility in the state to Fullerton reads to students in the Safer nursing schools, said Jane Williams, Start Child University. (Photo by Jason Calendar 16 Continued on page 10 Colgan) Continued on page 7 Page 2– What’s News, Monday, January 27, 2003 In Memoriam — Supreme Court Justice and former faculty member Former director of Victoria Lederberg Health Services Dr. J. Scanlan Rhode Island Supreme Court She began teaching at RIC in 1968 Justice Victoria (Santopietro) and in 1974, while attending Suffolk Lederberg, 65, who had taught psy- University Law School, made her Dr. James J. chology at Rhode Island College first run for political office, win- Scanlan, the for 25 years prior to going on ning a seat in the House of retired director the bench, died unexpectedly at Representatives. She got her law of Rhode Island home Dec. 29. She was the wife of degree in 1976, and the following College Health Seymour Lederberg, professor emer- year became affiliated with the Services, died itus of biology at Brown University. Providence law firm of Licht & Nov. 18 at Our A graduate of Brown, Lederberg Semonoff. Lady of Fatima sat on the state’s highest court Lederberg was a reform-minded Hospital, North since May 1993. After her tenure Democrat in the House and Senate, Providence. He at RIC and before being elevated sponsoring conflict-of-interest and was the hus- to the Supreme Court, she had band of Mary open meetings legislation. DR. JAMES been a municipal court judge in V. (Crickett) In 1991 — the year she left the SCANLAN Providence. Scanlan to Assembly — she became a part-time (File photo) Before becoming a judge, she was judge on the Providence Municipal whom he had a prominent Democratic state legis- Court and in 1993, became a candi- been married for lator and represented her East Side date for a vacant seat on the Rhode 53 years. district for 14 years, first in the Island Supreme Court. Having joined the RIC staff as state House of Representatives and Justice Lederberg was a member College physician in 1970, he offi- later in the state Senate. She ran of the boards of trustees of Roger cially ended his tenure as Health unsuccessfully for secretary of state VICTORIA LEDERBERG Williams University and Suffolk Services director 30 years later on in 1982. (File photo) University and had received numer- Oct. 7, 2000. During that time he Gov. Lincoln Almond called ous honors and awards. tended to the aches and pains, Lederberg “a fine member of the College at Brown University, where Besides her husband, to whom coughs and fevers of RIC students, bench who approached her work in 1959 she graduated with honors she was married for 43 years, she always with a fatherly concern and with such grace and dignity. In every with a degree in biology. It was dur- is survived by two children, Sarah often with a touch of humor. step of her career, Judge Lederberg ing her senior year at Brown that (Lederberg) Stone of Westwood, Dr. Scanlan was an author, hav- has been a tremendous role model. she married Seymour Lederberg, Mass., and Tobias Lederberg of ing written a book on the life of Her death is a tragic loss for all who was just starting his career as Providence, and six grandchildren. the College’s first health director, Rhode Islanders.” a professor. The funeral was held at Temple Florence M. Ross, who served the Justice Lederberg graduated from Lederberg also received a mas- Beth-El. Burial was in Swan Point College from 1922 to 1954, and Classical High School summa cum ters degree in biology and a doctor- Cemetery, Providence. a translation of the 13th century laude, then went on to Pembroke ate in psychology at Brown. Latin work De animalibus (Man and the Beasts) by Albertus Magnus, a Former assistant Tullio DeRobbio, trustee, executive 600-page tome published in 1987. He also wrote a history of LaSalle to presidents Peg officer, headed RIC Foundation Academy, his alma mater, and had published numerous pieces in the Smith Tullio A. DeRobbio, 77, of legacy. medical field as well as book reviews Saunderstown, a past treasurer and “We have lost a friend, role model, for the Providence Journal, among president of the Rhode Island College advisor, and mentor,” said Brown. other writing endeavors. Margaret B. “Peg” Smith, 87, Foundation, whose nearly 20 years DeRobbio was the president and He, himself, had been the subject former assistant to Rhode Island of devoted service contributed to the owner of M. DeRobbio & Sons Inc., of several articles in the College’s College president Joseph F. its rapid growth, an import and specialty-food whole- newspaper, What’s News, one of Kauffman, died Nov. 9 in Seaview died Saturday, sale business, founded in 1912 by his which was on his introduction to the Retreat on Cape Cod after a long ill- Nov. 30, at grandfather, father and uncle. campus of the state’s first Sunburn ness. She was the widow of Richard home. He was a Navy veteran of World Meter in 1984. A. Smith. He was the War II, the Korean War and the Israel- Among his many honors was his A former dean of students at husband of Garland Junior College in Boston, Arab War of 1948. He also served induction into the LaSalle Academy Elaine H. she was appointed administrative as a commanding officer of various Hall of Fame in 2000. assistant to President Kauffman ( B o n j o u r ) units in the Navy Reserve from 1953 He was a pre-med student at in 1971 and later served under DeRobbio. through his retirement from the mili- Providence College and earned President David E. Sweet. She had “Tullio was a tary in 1967. his medical degree at Harvard resided in North Providence. After man of vision He was vice president of Keep University. After his internship and her retirement in 1978, she moved and dedication. Providence Beautiful and both founder residency in internal medicine, he to Chatham, Mass. TULLIO DEROBBIO He devoted and sponsor of its annual Pasta served as assistant superintendent She had earned a bachelors degree (File photo) almost 20 years Challenge, vice president of finance of health for the City of Providence at Barnard College in New York to growing the and administration for the Narragansett and maintained a private practice City after which she enlisted in the assets and role of the Foundation,” Council of Boy Scouts of America, and prior to joining the RIC staff. Navy and served for four years as noted Marguerite Brown, vice presi- a director of the Cranston Rotary Club. Besides his wife, he leaves three a decoder in Cape May, N.J., in dent for development and college rela- He was the recipient of a RIC daughters, Maryalice Milne Mullen World War II. After receiving an tions and Foundation executive direc- Alumni Association Service Award, of South Kingstown, Colleen I. honorable discharge as a lieutenant tor. the President’s Award from Keep Scanlan of Lincoln and Erin W. P. commander, she made her home in “As trustee, executive committee Providence Beautiful, and the Silver Nocera of Providence; two sons, Indiana. officer, and member of the investment Beaver Award from the Boy Scouts of Thomas F. Scanlan of Jupiter, Fla., She later completed a masters committee, his time, energy, and America. and Terrence J. Scanlan of Salem, degree in social work at Bryn Mawr resources are etched in the history of Besides his wife, he is survived N.H.; a sister, Virginia Scanlan of College in Philadelphia. In the fol- the Foundation. by two daughters, Donna Newton Providence; and 16 grandchildren lowing years she served as assis- “During his lifetime, Tullio and his of Saunderstown and Lia Rushton of and 4 great-grandchildrlen. tant dean of women, director of stu- wife, Elaine, began an endowment Birmingham, Ala.; two sisters, Enzina A Mass of Christian Burial was dent personnel and dean of women, fund, which now has been designated concelebrated prior to burial with respectively, at Oberlin, Bennington Sammartino of Cranston and Dora to support OASIS (Office of Academic military honors, Dr. Scanlan having and Keene State colleges. Anjoorian of North Kingstown, and served in the Medical Corps as a She is survived by a daughter, Support and Information Services). The three grandchildren. first lieutenant during the Korean Marcia Spector of Topsfield, Mass. students who benefit from their gener- A memorial service was held in St. osity are an ongoing reminder of his Paul Episcopal Church, Wickford. War. Professor Emerita Osky Cascone

Osky V. Cascone, 76, a retired She was a 1948 graduate of Island Hospital School of Nursing Church, Providence; a past pres- assistant professor of nursing at the Rhode Island Hospital School and the University of Rhode Island ident of the Armenian Relief Rhode Island College where she of Nursing; earned a bachelors College of Nursing. Society-ANI Chapter; member of had taught for 22 years, died Nov. degree in science in 1959 at Upon her retirement in 1992, the Armenian Heritage Society, 19 at Miriam Hospital, Providence. Columbia University, and a mas- she was named assistant profes- and Friends of North Providence Born Nov. 4, 1926 in Providence, ters degree in nursing in 1963 at sor emerita. Library. a daughter of the late Arisdakis and Boston University. In the mid-1970s, she held state She is survived by a sister, Lucy Herupsuma (Hachigian) Vartanian, Prior to joining the RIC faculty office in the League of Women Arakelian of North Providence; a she had lived in North Providence in 1970, she served as an instruc- Voters. She was a member of Sts. brother, Mourad J. Vartanian of since 1959. tor at Columbia University, Rhode Vartanantz Armenian Apostolic Cranston; nieces and nephews. What’s News, Monday, January 27, 2003 – Page 3 It’s about time! ‘RIC’s Mama’ UConn professor believes in Alice Reeder technology for time travel retires by George LaTour to the classic H.G. Wells science fic- What's News Associate Editor tion novel The Time Machine, which sparked his imagination. The notion of building a time machine and going back to save his father’s life ou’ve walked toward Rhode became a fantasy that helped him Island College’s Clarke Science through his grief. YBuilding 128 on a wintery In time, it also fueled his adult December day anticipating a discus- imagination, as he earned his bach- sion in the physical sciences depart- elors, masters and doctoral degrees ment colloquium. in physics at Penn State and, in You’ve removed your heavy coat 1975, embarked upon a distin- and gloves and as you’re about to guished career at UConn. settle in, the thought comes to you: His field of specialization has wouldn’t it be nice if I could go back been theoretical general relativity to August and hit the sand and take and relativistic quantum mechan- in some rays at Scarborough State ics. Beach? Mallett firmly believes time travel Lovely thought. But just impos- is possible. Sometime next year, sible. Well, right now it would be, in fact, he hopes to produce the but if Prof. Ron Mallett of the phys- first piece of technology that even- ics department of the University of tually will allow him to build a Connecticut meets with success in time machine. It will be a device his studies of time travel, perhaps that employs lasers to actually twist sometime in the future you would space. be able to travel back to the past. He and a UConn colleague have Addressing a respectable number WITH BUST OF EINSTEIN before him, applied for a $50,000 grant from of mostly RIC students — given the the National Science Foundation to fact that it was cold and snowy out- Prof. Ron Mallett of the University of Connecticut discusses time travel at a build a ring laser — a helix of con- side and a Friday at that — Mallett centrated light that will, if his theo- explained in fairly simple terms Physical Sciences colloquium in Clarke Science Building. (What’s News Photo ries hold true, warp space. how he hopes to use laser technol- ALICE REEDER ogy to develop a time machine. by Gordon E. Rowley) The force we all know as gravity is really the distortion of space and To be sure, he described his plan time, says Mallett. A popular figure known on the in terms perhaps only thoroughly coming back from the future. Rhode Island College campus for familiar to students of astronomy, Gravity is normally defined as He’s so upset that he completely the force of attraction that draws a over a quarter century has retired referring to rotating black holes, forgets the fact that he has a date small object to a large one, but that from her position and from state worm holes in space, giant blue that evening. The young woman is an illusion, he explains. service. stars and cosmic strings. he stands up happens to be your “Imagine a large rubber sheet Alice Reeder, a cook’s helper The title of his lecture — one he’s grandmother, and — thanks to your stretched like a trampoline. If you at Donovan Dining Center since given many times — was “Gravity untimely intervention — they never put a bowling ball and a marble October 1977, has retired after 25 of Circulating Light: A New Twist in meet. on the sheet, the large mass of the years at the College and 28 years of Space and Time.” Thus, of course, your father or bowling ball will make a big depres- state service. The popular-level talk gave a mother is never born. sion in the rubber sheet, causing Reeder, of North Providence, came brief history of time travel within So here’s the question: How come the marble to roll toward the bowl- to RIC from the State School Lunch the framework of Einstein’s special you’re still here to go back in time ing ball. It might seem that the mar- Program where she began working and general theory of relativity. It and pester the old man? The sim- ble is attracted to the big ball, but for state government in 1974. included a discussion of the manip- plest answer, explains Prof. Mallett, the marble is actually rolling into Known for her smile and cheerful ulation of time by circulating light is that you can’t go somewhere else the curvature of the sheet. personality behind the cash regis- and a consideration of some of the in time and make changes that will “That curvature is gravity — bent ter all these years, Reeder says she problems and paradoxes of time affect your present. The dynamics space and time.” still runs into former students who travel. remember her fondly. predicted by quantum theory won’t Einstein’s notion that time and One such paradox is called the She got her nickname, “RIC’s let you. space can bend eventually inspired “Grandparent Paradox” and it’s no Mama,” from the students shortly Among the scientists who ponder scientists to explore the possibility parlor game. after arriving on campus. And every the possibility of time travel, it’s a of time travel — bending space (and year since, they have presented her Imagine for a moment you have classic conundrum. time) back on itself. access to a time machine. You real- with the now familiar white base- Mallett, as a 10-year-old boy, con- Mallett hopes his theory will get ize you could travel back in time, ball cap with bold red lettering not- sidered the possibilities himself a critical test. Perhaps he and see your grandparents as young ing her nickname. when his father, a two-pack-a-day his colleague will light up a laser adults, and learn about their lives. In 1996, Reeder was recognized smoker died of a heart attack. The device designed to twist space. If it with the RIC Alumni Staff Award. You hop into the machine. But death of his father, whom the boy works, then he feels confident the when you find your grandfather, Two years later, she was recognized loved deeply, turned his life upside resources to advance the concept again when the students dedicated he’s not happy that a wild-eyed down. will quickly follow. stranger has inexplicably shown up, their annual RICEND celebration to For solace, the youngster turned After that, time travel may be, making outrageous claims about her, a first for that College event. A well, just a matter of time. special presentation was made by celebrity guest actor Andy Richter, who was the sidekick to late night B.S. in computer science approved for RIC TV host Conan O’Brien at the time. Also in 1998, both houses of the Rhode Island General Assembly The state Board of Governors for College’s “updating the Academic program, the current articulation extended a resolution to her, recog- Higher Education has approved a and Student Affairs Committee on agreement would remain in force.” nizing her as “RIC’s Mama” and her proposal by Rhode Island College to articulation arrangements by Dec. In accordance with regulations, years of service to the College com- offer a bachelor of science degree 31, 2003.” CCRI and URI were given the munity. in computer science. This is “standard procedure” opportunity to comment on the After a much-deserved rest, The degree would be designed involving transfer capabilities RIC proposal, noted the Board of Reeder will begin work with her for students who wish to study the among students at the three state Governors. son’s public relations agency han- field in more depth than the stu- colleges — Community College of “CCRI expressed no objections. dling clerical duties. Her son, Olon dents who pursue RIC’s existing Rhode Island, RIC and the University URI noted in its response that the Reeder, graduated from RIC in 1980 bachelor of arts program in com- of Rhode Island, says Salzberg. program would be duplicative of and obtained a masters degree here puting. T h e the B.S. in computer science at the in 1986. The new degree program can C o l l e g e university. “I will never forget the students take effect almost immediately, stated in However, URI went on to state and staff over the years I’ve been at says Helen Salzberg, chair of the its pro- that the college and the university RIC, whom I will miss very much,” mathematics and computer science posal that serve different groups of students, says Mrs. Reeder. A special place in department, since the students here “since the and URI agreed that the proposed her heart, she says, is reserved for are already studying computer sci- proposed program at RIC would provide the the many students who came to her ence and the new degree will not B.S. pro- university with a new pool of pro- as a friend, “someone they could require the implementation of any gram uses spective graduate students. talk to.” new courses. the same “We would welcome their applica- The approval of the degree courses as tions,” said URI. program was contingent on the the B.A. Page 4– What’s News, Monday, January 27, 2003 Foundation & Alumni News Foundation News

Can it be that Fran has served at the senior it has been three level in the fields of fundraising, years since the public relations, marketing and gov- CALL FOR NOMINATIONS - 2003 Alumni Awards Y2K “crisis” ernmental affairs for non-profits, dominated the higher education and hospitals. The Outstanding Alumni Awards are presented annually in May to graduates and news, our lives, Fran received the “Fundraiser of community leaders whose personal and professional attainment and service to and our com- the Year” Award in 2000 from the the College and the community bring honor upon themselves and upon Rhode puter informa- AFP, RI Chapter. She and her Island College. tion team? And, husband, Don, ’54, have been can it also be active in the College’s Alumni that it’s been Association and, jointly, received Candidates are chosen on the basis of professional achievement, community almost five the Distinguished Alumni Award in service, and service to the College or Alumni Association. The Honor Roll Marguerite M. Brown, years since we Vice President, 2001. nominations are made through the academic departments. We are seeking began planning Development and Fran, who will be working with recommendations from you for all categories for alumni awards. Nominations College Relations for our us part-time, is excited to be part and supporting materials should be sent to the Alumni Office by Feb. 4. and Executive Director Sesquicentennial of our formal fundraising efforts. of the RIC Foundation Celebration? “Over the years of our extensive I used to think, involvement with the College, we The process is confidential and individuals shouldnot be notified of their “the older you get, the quicker time have seen a remarkable evolution of nomination. Winners will be honored at the Alumni Awards Dinner on May 8, goes by,” was just a trite saying. I the state’s senior public institution 2003. This year a new category has been added, a young alumnus/alumna was wrong—it’s true! of higher education. It has become of the year. Here we are on the eve of cele- an ever-stronger participant in brating the College’s the educational 150th Anniversary, o p p o r t u n i t i e s • Alumna/Alumnus of the Year: Nominee must be a graduate of the College while we move to made available to who has shown continuing interest in the College and Alumni Association as reach the $25 mil- our citizens. The represented by outstanding service, and/or by impressive financial contribu- lion goal of our first expansion of its tion. Capital Campaign. programs to serve the growing needs What a time to be Charles B. Willard Achievement Award: part of the College’s of our people is a • Nominee must be a graduate history! There will tribute to its staff, of the College who has brought honor to the College by distinguished be so many things faculty, alumni and achievement in his/her field. happening, you will the people of Rhode Island. I wel- definitely need a • Alumni Service Award: Nominee does not have to be graduate of the special calendar— come the oppor- which we will be tunity to assist in College, but is someone who has made a contribution to the College by producing for you in making that mis- giving time, talent, or resources; or, is an outstanding citizen who has made July. This is indeed sion of opportu- a contribution to the state, or nation, which reflects ideals of service to a once-in-a-lifetime nity more effec- humanity. opportunity for all tive. I am most pleased to have of us to celebrate Alumni Faculty Award: not the contributions of FRAN DRISCOLL ’61 this challenge,” • Nominee does have to be a graduate of the the College to our said Driscoll. College, but is employed by the College, and has made a unique contribution lives, and to the fab- Fran will be call- to the College (e.g. wide student commendation for exceptional competence ric of the state. ing on many of you to talk about in teaching, printed publication, initiative in research, development of a With the New Year, comes a new your commitment to the Campaign. new program, wide community recognition of quality of service to the face. The Foundation has added Please welcome her as we meet the Frances Palumbo Driscoll, ’61, to the challenge of raising funds for our community or campus). development team to assist in the endowment, faculty development, major donor effort of the College’s the library and special programs. • Alumni Staff Award: Nominee does not have to be graduate of the College, capital campaign. but is employed by the College, and has made a unique contribution to the College (e.g. development of a new program, wide community recognition Sesquicentennial Committee announced of quality of service to the community or campus). Young Alumni Award The first steering committee of the of an education summit series, special • : Nominee must have graduated in the last 10 years College’s Sesquicentennial met on Dec. conferences, and guest speakers. from the College, and made a contribution to the College since graduation; 13, 2002. The committee chairs, Mark The year-long celebration will begin by giving time, talent, or resources (e.g. mentor of RIC students or alumni, Motte, associate professor of political with an Inaugural event on Friday, May involvement or volunteer with a campus group or activities, or provides science, and Madeline Nixon, professor 9 at the Rhode Island Convention Center of elementary education, announced in conjunction with the Rhode Island opportunities to current students (internships) or job opportunities to recent that the Sesquicentennial is an opportu- Treasures exhibit. graduates. nity to focus on educational programs Early plans also include the College’s offered at the oldest public institution fine and performing arts, as well as anni- Name of nominee______in Rhode Island and to highlight the versaries of the School of Social Work College’s mission of opportunity and and the Department of Nursing. Year of graduation: ______excellence. For more information or to volunteer, Areas that will be incorporated in the contact Patricia Nolin, sesquicentennial celebration will feature the development coordinator, at 401-456-9854. Nominated for: q Alumna/us of the Year Charles B. Willard Achievement Award Sesquicentennial Committee members: q q Alumni Service Award David Benevides – Local 2878 David Medeiros/Gabe Murgo – SCG q Alumni Faculty Award James Bierden – Mathematics Samantha Mendes – Class of 2004 q Alumni Staff Award Robert Bower – Publishing Services George Metrey – School of Social Work q Young Alumni Award Mariam Boyajian – Upward Bound Peter Moore – Economics and Finance Peg Brown – Dev. & College Relations E. Pierre Morenon – Anthropology/State Title: ______Place of employment: ______Nancy Carriuolo – Office of Higher Ed. Home & School Project John Custer – Performing Arts Shana Murrell – Alumni Affairs Lisa Church – School of Management and John Nazarian, President Please attach a detailed nominating statement as to why the nominee is Technology/Accounting Ellie O’Neill - Alumni Affairs deserving of the award. Joan Dagle – English Dolores Passarelli – OASIS Donald Driscoll – Class of ’54 Angelo Rosati – Professor Emeritus Sharon Fennessey – HBS Antonio Rodrigues – The Anchor Nominated by: ______Jane Fusco, News and Public Relations Kathy Sasso – Conferences and Special Nancy Hoogasian – Annual Fund Events William Hutchinson – Music, Theatre, and Carol Shelton – Nursing/Dialogue on Date: ______Daytime phone #: ______Dance Diversity Scott Kane – Student Life Clyde Slicker – Professor Emeritus Mail to: Marlene Lopes – Adams Library Michael Smith – President’s Office Miguel Lopes – Alumni Association Chet Smolski – Professor Emeritus Alumni Office, 600 Mt. Pleasant Ave., Providence, RI 02908; Pat Maciel – RIC Foundation Donald Tencher – Athletics, Fax to 401-456-8851; or email to alumni @ric.edu Deborah Cabral Martin – Local 2879 Cheryl Williams – Art Education Lloyd Matsumoto – Biology What’s News, Monday, January 27, 2003 – Page 5 35 years ago… Academically Sesquicentennial Memories Speaking...

(This will be a regular feature in What's News during our sesquicentennial anniversary year.) Registration 101 — changes to current by Michael Smith ing: Art Education, Economics, • Administration Wing/Roberts Hall Assistant to the President Nursing, Political Science, Speech • Faculty Center system in progress Communication, Theatre (also Secondary Education concentrations in • Horace Mann Hall RIC will be changing its class Speech Communication and Theatre) • Tower Addition to Craig-Lee registration process to a website n Jan. 31, 1968 the Board • New graduate programs, including: • Purchase of 6.5 acres on western only system beginning with reg- of Trustees of State Colleges M.A. in English, M.A. in School side of campus, including Alumni selected Joseph Frank istration for the spring 2004 O Psychology, M.A.T. in Physical Science; House, Doorley’s Barn, three other semester. Students currently have Kauffman, Ed.D., dean of student Urban Education specialization for structures affairs at the University of Wisconsin, two methods available to register M.Ed. and M.A.T. programs • Conversion of former Student Center for classes—by phone or on-line to serve as the fourth President of into Art Center Rhode Island College. • Board of Regents endorses the con- through the RIC website. Last cept of initiating an undergraduate • Charles B. Willard Residence Hall fall we encour- President Kauffman would serve program in social work during a key era in the history of • Approval of bond issue to finance aged students the institution, characterized by rapid • Office of Part-Time Undergraduate construction of a biological sciences to register on enrollment growth, new programs, a Programs established to expand building (later dedicated as Fogarty the website significant increase in the number of undergraduate programs for older Life Science) and a maintenance facil- because the faculty, new construction, and cam- students ity (Physical Plant Building) telephone pus expansion. • Development of New General Studies Student Affairs option would Even more extraordinary is that Program providing more freedom of • Departmental Student Advisory be discon- these changes would all occur against choice for students Committees are established tinued when the backdrop of growing student • College-wide re-accreditation by the • Student members added to Council the College unrest, the war in Southeast Asia, the New England Association of Colleges of Rhode Island College as well as to upgraded the birth of the environmental movement, and Secondary Schools committees of Council PeopleSoft the civil rights struggle, the emer- • Credits for graduation reduced • Instituted new programs for incom- James Dorian Student gence of empowerment for women, from, in most cases, 128 to 120 ing students to acclimate them into Acting Director, Administration the rise of professional unionization, • Reorganization of the Division of college life Records Office system. and the lowering of the age of major- Professional Studies and the Division • Rhode Island College Radio Club, ity from 21 to 18. of Liberal Studies into the Division of PeopleSoft forerunner to today’s WXIN, is estab- requires this upgrade and will To say the least, it was an extraor- Educational Studies and the Division lished dinary time. of Arts and Sciences, respectively only maintain their upgraded sys- • Yearbook name changed from Janus tem with the newest changes and Born in Providence in 1921, • Economics split from the to Exodus improvements. Therefore, when Kauffman was educated in the Department of Social Sciences to College Traditions Norwood, Mass. public the upgrade is made, phone regis- • Tradition of freshman haz- schools. He earned his under- tration will no longer be available. ing, wearing of class beanies is graduate degree at the ended The PeopleSoft upgrade is University of Denver, a mas- scheduled to take place in late • Commencement moved from ters degree in sociology from May. Registration for summer Northwestern University, and front of Adams Library to front of Walsh Center and fall 2003 classes will begin a doctorate in education from on March 31, 2003. This will give Boston University. • First separate Graduate Commencement students one more registration He served in World War cycle to use phone registration II as an infantry sergeant in Governance and Fiscal and familiarize themselves with Affairs the Army and saw action in the website registration process. the North African and Italian • Board of Trustees of State campaigns. Kauffman, mar- Colleges disbanded after 31 The website registration pro- ried with two children (a years, Board of Regents cess provides students with more son and daughter), formerly assumes authority over all pub- information and is easier to served as assistant to the pres- lic education in Rhode Island use than the telephone system. ident of Brandeis University • First budget developed under Students can determine what and as executive vice presi- President Kauffman (1969-70 classes are available in a particu- dent of the Jewish Theological fiscal year) was for lar time slot, and once registered, Seminary in New York. He IT’S ALMOST A TREE! Avid gardener and presidential assis- $10,067,614, with 66% pro- can print out a schedule immedi- also served as director of tant Mike Smith displays a tiny oak tree that he grew from vided by the state appropri- ately. In addition to registering training on the original Peace an acorn from the College’s “Sesquicentennial Oak,” which ation. There was no tuition for classes, the website process Corps staff. stands at the Mt. Pleasant entrance to the College. (What’s charged for Rhode Island resi- allows students to review their Kauffman took office on News Photo by Gordon E. Rowley) dents, but there was a general bill and financial aid information, July 1, 1968 and was for- fee of $300 per year and stu- and to print a transcript of their become a separate department dent fees of $75 per year; both fees mally inaugurated on Thursday, Nov. grades. 7, 1968. The Trustees set President • First student-designed courses were mandatory for all in-state full- When the upgrade is complete, Kauffman’s initial salary at $27,000. • First overseas study program time undergraduates students will find the system At the time of his selection, • First student exchange program • 1971-72 fiscal crisis led to hiring and pay freezes even easier to use. The new pro- Kauffman announced that his first • Headcount enrollment of College priorities would include expanding Societal Changes cess is more user-friendly and increased by 59% in 4 years – from intuitive than the current one. the College’s general studies program, 5,169 to 8,204 • Age of majority lowered to 18 promoting greater student input in To use the website system, stu- Faculty • Student unrest on campus: curriculum development, and provid- dents need a login and a pass- • Faculty votes to affiliate with the Moratorium Day in October 1969 and ing an expanded role for the College aftermath of Kent State/Jackson State word. Last fall, the Records Office in the life of the community. The AFT for collective bargaining pur- sent this information to all stu- poses (one of the first college facul- in May 1970 record would show that he accom- dents who had not previously plished each of these goals. ties in the nation to do so); the first • Willard Hall, originally planned as a negotiated two-year contract provided men’s residence, is opened as a co-ed used the website registration pro- President Kauffman served until residence hall cess. January 8, 1973, at which time faculty raises of 8% in the first year he returned to the University of and 10% in the second year Cultural A number of initiatives are Wisconsin as professor of higher edu- • FTE faculty expanded by one-third, • Theodore Bikel underway to assist students with cation. Kauffman, a respected author from 237.5 positions to 316 posi- • Arlo Guthrie the new process. We are devel- on student affairs and administration tions • Tom Rush oping training sessions to assist in higher education, served on many Outreach • John Sebastian students who register in the com- national-level education boards and in • The Urban Educational Center, • St. Louis Symphony Orchestra puter labs. We are also looking 1981-1983 served as president of the established by the Board of Trustees • Livingston Taylor into adding PCs into Donovan Association for the Study of Higher in 1968, becomes administratively • Paul Taylor Dance Company Dining Center during peak reg- Education. affiliated with the College in 1971. • The Tempest (RIC Theatre) istration times (monitored by At its 1978 Commencement, the The Center is located on Dodge Street • Jethro Tull trained students), and are nego- College conferred Kauffman with an in Providence. • Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? tiating the use of a computer Honorary Doctor of Pedagogy degree. • Establishment of the Bureau of (RIC Theatre) lab exclusively for registration. At the Oct. 26, 1983 ceremony com- Social and Educational Services Speakers on Campus Also we will provide local librar- memorating the 25th anniversary of • Observance of first National ies with instructions so students • Rev. Ralph David Abernathy the Mt. Pleasant campus, Kauffman, Environmental Teach-In (Earth Day) can access the RIC registration • Isaac Asimov along with his predecessor, William C. • Robert A. Taft Institute for the Study system at those sites. • Sen. Birch Bayh Gaige, was named President Emeritus of Practical Politics first held The result of the upgraded sys- of Rhode Island College. Today, • Barry Commoner • Center for Economic Education Kauffman resides in Madison, Wis. • Rep. Robert F. Drinan, S.J. tem will be a faster and easier established — one of four such cen- registration process for our stu- A few selected highlights of the • Eleanor McGovern ters in the country dents. We will continue to keep Kauffman Presidency: • Ralph Nader Facilities the campus community informed Academic • Arthur M. Schlesinger, Jr. • Rose Butler Browne Residence Hall of our progress. • New undergraduate majors, includ- • Albert Shanker Page 6– What’s News, Monday, January 27, 2003 Faculty development workshop Rhode Island College addresses ‘cultures of literacy’ African-American History Month 2003 Multicultural Resource Calendar

James H. McCroskery, assistant Voices from the Academy,” it began Rhode Island College will celebrate African-American History Month vice president for academic affairs, with an introduction by Marjorie during the month of February with the following events. For further infor- officially welcomed Rhode Island Roemer, RIC professor of English and mation, contact The Unity Center at 401-456-8791 or [email protected]. College faculty members to the director of the Rhode Island Writing 7th Annual Faculty Development Project; Meg Carroll, director of the Workshop on Jan. 15, terming RIC Writing Center, and DeSimone. them “a community of learners.” They covered the salient points Feb. 3 SOC 208 “Minority Group Relations” Open Forum The workshop, held in the of the intended keynote address. The Unity Center - 4-7 p.m. Faculty Center, was described as These were based on the book by the RIC Professor Laura Khoury “a sole faculty initiative conducted speaker, Helen Fox of the Sweetland by the faculty for the faculty,” Writing Center at the University of Feb. 3, Tribute to Langston Hughes 4, 5 Sapinsley Hall - 10 & 11 a.m. according to Randy L. DeSimone, Michigan, who was unable to attend Providence Black Repertory associate professor of manage- due to an accident suffered over the ment and technology and chair of recent holidays. The Writing Board, which was one Feb. 5 African-American History Month That book, entitled Listening to the Opening Ceremony of the organizers of the event. World: Cultural Issues in Academic The Unity Center (DDC 14) - 12:30–2 p.m. “The workshop represents a Writing, addresses the issues faced successful grassroots effort by RIC on campuses today by students who Soul Food Dinner & “Harlem Nights” faculty and staff working together come from different backgrounds Faculty Center: Dinner 6 p.m.; Movie 7 p.m. across divisional lines to enhance and cultures and how this affects Harambee our teaching, student learning and their response to instruction and how the College’s tradition of effective- they write. Feb. 6 RIC Outreach Programs ness in meeting its academic mis- The author notes: “We must rec- Project TRAMA and Project TRACE graduations sion,” said DeSimone. ognize that we are expecting stu- Faculty Center - 6 p.m. Call 456-8698 for further information. “It provides a participative dents to change and that there may forum for faculty from across the be resistance to change for many rea- Feb. 10 SOC 208 “Minority Group Relations” Open Forum campus to share and discuss the sons.” issues, methods and challenges The Unity Center - 4–7 p.m. A series of suggestions were made RIC Professor Laura Khoury involved in carrying out our aca- to meet the challenge. demic mission,” he said. Workshop panels followed in both Feb. 12 Harlem Renaissance Music Entitled “Cultures of Literacy: morning and afternoon sessions. Music, Vocal and Dance Performances Donovan Dining Center - 5–7 p.m. Harambee

Something new and Feb. 15 2003 Step Explosion Roberts Hall - 7-10 p.m. interesting for freshmen Harambee Feb. 17 SOC 208 “Minority Group Relations” Open Forum The Unity Center - 7 p.m. They’re calling it “a different of Shakespeare’s theater; another on RIC Professor Laura Khoury kind of learning community,” nay the beginnings of musical theatre in experience. the 18th century. Gospel Concert (admission fee $2) The dean of the Rhode Island A lot of what the professors do with Sapinsley Hall - 7:30 p.m. College Faculty of Arts and the students does not involve textbook RIC Praise Ensemble Sciences Richard Weiner and his- assignments. After their study, the stu- tory Prof. Ronald Dufour have dents may write a short paper and Feb. 19 Black Comedy Explosion come up with an idea they’ve make a 15-minute presentation. Forman Center Classroom C - 7-10 p.m. named the “Artists and Society A highlight of the program was a Harambee Learning Community” which they recent trip to New York City and the have enticed a number of incoming Guggenheim and Metropolitan muse- Feb. 24 SOC 208 “Minority Group Relations” Open Forum freshmen this past fall to become ums. The Unity Center - 4-7 p.m. RIC Professor Laura Khoury a part of. For most, it was the first time they Participating in it, aside from had been to a museum in the Big Feb. 26 “Present-Day Liberian Immigration to RI” Dufour, are English Prof. Thomas Apple and it proved an eye-opener. Speaker: Paul Khalil Saucier, RIC adjunct professor Cobb and assistant art Prof. Bret The students especially took to the Saucier will also receive the Ethnic Research Award Rothstein. They are teaching, Richard Avedon exhibit of portrait from the Anthropolgy Department respectively, Western History, photography and the Bill Viola media Horace Mann 193 - 12:30-2 p.m. Freshman Writing and College exhibit. “Rudolph Fisher: RI’s Connection to the Course 101: The College “They were able to appreciate the Harlem Renaissance” Experience. contemporary artistic creations of peo- Speaker: Nan Sumner-Mack, librarian, Some 25 freshmen studying the- ple who are using photography and John Carter Brown Library atre, art, film, music and creative video in a new way. It went beyond Craig-Lee 255 - 4 p.m. writing have been immersed in what they knew as video and photog- culture and “what artists are doing raphy,” says Dufour. “Embracing Diversity in the today.” Weiner surmised that the students Current Healthcare System” Speaker: Marcia Wells, University of Texas “We created this so each of these felt this was something they could do Forman Center Classroom C 4-5:30 p.m. courses could focus on areas more and “they related to it very much, Nursing Department relevant to the students’ majors,” looking at the world this way.” says Weiner, explaining for exam- Both Weiner and Dufour agree that Feb. 27 The “Commercial Closet” ple that in the history course the freshmen “really showed an excite- the professor covers the standard ment” about learning and about being Speaker: Michael Wilke, business journalist and director of Western History with a focus on in college and what it means to be in the Commercial Closet, a non-profit educational and journal- ism organization that encourages more inclusive and flatter- art and music. college. ing representations of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender “We spend time listening to “It’s a new approach to learning and people in advertising. music and talking about it,” says understanding,” says Dufour. And it Dufour, adding, “I give them a col- has been exciting for the teachers as Gaige Auditorium 4 p.m. lection of sources in music, litera- well, assures Weiner. The Dialogue on Diversity Committee ture and philosophy and they have “It is really gratifying to see them to explain how the work of artists relate to this and to each other,” says Feb. 1-28 “Harlem Renaissance” James P. Adams Library Month-long Exhibit reflect the general crisis in modern Dufour. civilization.” Freshmen in this first group were Each one of the professors recruited via letters last winter and approaches his course from a dif- spring after they received their college Other celebrations will take place in the residence halls and ferent perspective, trying to get acceptance. Their credentials were on campus — (e.g., “Why are all the Black Kids Sitting the students to address that. “So, reviewed and the group selected, said Together in the Cafeteria?,” Hip Hop Talent Showcase.) the students get to study areas Weiner, who pointed out that they For further information, call The Unity Center at 456-8791. they’re particularly interested in,” were not necessarily Honors Program says Weiner. students. All events are open to the public. One student did a report on the Plans call for the program to con- Reasonable accommodation upon request. construction and physical design tinue next year. Call 401-456-8061. What’s News, Monday, January 27, 2003 – Page 7 Nursing students, leaders Nurse alum is hospital inducted into honor society ‘Employee of the Year’

Some 24 Rhode Island College hometowns are: Denise Bezile, RN, senior nursing students and 18 West Greenwich; Susan Dugan, nurse leaders were inducted into RN, Newport; Catherine Fanning, “We’re all proud of Mom,” says the Hospital Association of Rhode Sigma Theta Tau International Honor RN, Smithfield; Linda Janusz, RN, Regina Bifulco, who with her twin Island (HARI). Society of Nursing through the Delta Narragansett; Deborah Lasorsa, RN, sister, Jennifer, graduated from Diane has worked at the medical Upsilon Chapter-at-Large in ceremo- Chepachet; Cynthia Lessard, RN, Rhode Island College last May with center since her graduation 26 years nies Dec. 8 at the Quonset “O” Club Coventry; Helene Martin, RN, North degrees in education. ago and is currently in the surgical in North Kingstown. Providence; Kathleen Meleney, RN, Their Mom, Diane (Simeone) oncology unit. An undergraduate scholarship was Kingston; Bifulco, is a nursing graduate from She says she loves her job “though presented to one RIC nursing stu- Also, Patricia Molloy, RN, East the Class of 1976 who was recently it’s difficult at times.” dent, Deanna Mantoni of Danielson, Providence; Kathy Nabb-Tipirneni, named “Employee of the Year” at Daughters Regina and Jennifer are Conn.. Saunderstown; Nicole Piermont, Roger Williams Medical Center. currently substitute teaching. They Students inducted and their RN, Portsmouth; Gail Pike, RN, Announcement of her selection contacted the RIC News & Public hometowns are: Mary Akinnusotu, Wakefield; Eileen Riley, RN, North came at a recent dinner at the Relations Office to let everybody Providence; April Bannon, Attleboro; Linda Sebastian, RN, Crowne Plaza Hotel sponsored by know of their Mom’s achievement. Cumberland; Kellie Berthiaume, Peacedale; Lynn Tammany, RN, Cumberland; Rachel Biello, Hope South Attleboro; Janice Tucker, RN, Valley; Christina Bolduc, Warwick; North Kingstown; Catherine Voltas, Sherie Costa, Lincoln; Erica Drzal, RN, Fall River; and Kathryn Westall, North Providence; Christina Dunne, RN, Jamestown. Blackstone, Mass.; Sigma Theta Tau International is Also, Lisa Dussinger, Woonsocket; an organization of nurse leaders, Jennifer Ewing, Providence; Victoria scholars and researchers. Founded Feenstra, Cumberland; Lindsay in Indiana University in 1922, it cur- Fischer, Providence; Paul Gosselin, rently has chapters at more than Woonsocket; Robert Healy, RN, 523 college and university cam- North Attleboro; Jessica Lemieux, puses worldwide. The honor soci- Attleboro; Donna Letizia, Warwick; ety is committed to improving the Judith Lynch, Pawtucket; Deanna health of the public by advancing Mantoni, Danielson, Conn.; Lauren nursing science. Messier, North Kingstown; Denise Membership in the society is Mulcahy, Pawtucket; Jillian Novasad, awarded to bachelors, masters and North Kingstown; Joseph Paquette, doctoral candidates who achieve Providence; Amanda Pung, high scholastic averages, and to Providence; and Elizabeth Stansberry, graduates of nursing programs who RN, Johnston. have made outstanding leadership Nurse leaders inducted and their contributions to nursing. Once Upon A Time… receives national book award

truly do enjoy them,” said Garofalo. by Pauline McCartney As part of the Once Upon A Time… Information Aide program, RIC student volunteers in ele- PROUD OF MOM: Twins Regina ’02 and Jennifer ’02 Bifulco flank their mom, mentary education spend one hour a Diane (Simeone) Bifulco ’76 of Cranston, who recently was named “Employee of Once Upon A Time… Volunteer week reading to children in a partnering the Year” at Roger Williams Medical Center. Diane has worked there since her RIC reading program for preschoolers was day care center in their hometown. The graduation 26 years ago and is currently in the surgical oncology unit. (What’s selected by First Book and its Rhode student volunteers gain teaching experi- News Photo by Gordon E. Rowley) Island LAB (Local Advisory Board), a ence, while providing a service to their federal book donation program, as the community. Rhode Island recipient of their Book Both Garafalo and RIC volunteer soph- Nursing program Award. omore Amanda Amend agree that the Once Upon A Time…is a community program is a win-win situation. “It’s a Continued from page 1 service reading intervention program for great experience working with little kids. low-income, preschool children. They listen very well and their enthusi- chair of the nursing department. established in 1970 when its stu- About 500 books were distributed asm makes me more excited. It’s some- dents were primarily white, middle- on the basis of need to the Cianci thing I’ll definitely continue to do,” said Terming the success of the stu- class native English speakers com- and McMichael Head Start Centers in Amend. dents “exciting,” Williams went on ing straight out of high school, kept Providence, The Dean Center Head Garafalo added, that to see children to attribute this achievement “…in operating as it had. Start in Pawtucket and Pawtucket Day eagerly turning the pages of a new book large part to the fact that Rhode Nursery, the first licensed home day care says it all. Island College has an outstanding The school soon rushed to center in Rhode Island. The program has been on campus nursing faculty” whom she charac- respond to the changes, leading to Liz Garofalo, Once Upon A Time… since 1997 and was the brainchild of terized as “experienced teachers, its current success. program coordinator, credits persistence Rep. Stephen Anderson (D-Coventry, expert clinicians and dedicated to Williams said the turn-around was in submitting grant applications to First ‘72), who recognized the need for the program.” accomplished by raising academic Book Rhode Island as the reason that early reading intervention. The pilot pro- The lead article on the front page standards while sticking with RIC’s the RIC based program was selected to gram initially serviced 45 children in of the Providence Sunday Journal commitment to educate these stu- receive this year’s award. three home-based day care centers in section on education and employ- dents. “What is so wonderful about the First Coventry. The community service read- ment Jan. 5 carried the story, which Led by Williams, professors pored Book Award is that it has enabled us to ing program has since become a national was headed “RIC nursing grads over research on how best to serve bring storytime from the classroom into model and a statewide program with 24 score big.” immigrants, adult learners and the home, to place books in the hands student volunteers from RIC and now That article, by Journal staff other non-traditional students. serves 700 preschool children in 13 cit- of children who not only need them but writer Marion Davis, noted that They instituted shorter class ies and towns. in the late 1990s more than a quar- times — one-and-a-half hour classes ter of grads in the RIC nursing a couple of times a week rather program were failing the national than three-hour blocks of class time nurse-certification test. — and more hands-on activities. The drastic change in exam Realizing that many students scores — from 86.4 percent pass- lacked the academic skills they had ing in 1997-98 to 71.3 percent in taken for granted, they began to test 1998-99 — could largely be attrib- everyone upon arrival, and make uted to the influx of immigrant stu- referrals to tutoring and other aca- dents who spoke limited English, demic support services. had poor prior schooling, were The students formed study groups low-income members of minority and helped one another constantly. groups and working adults with The rise in dropouts some had family obligations, which “would anticipated never happened. have made it difficult to succeed.” Supplemental Web-based tests and RIC currently has 275 students in higher standards prepared them its nursing program, which includes much better for the licensure exam. natives from about 23 countries. “When we raised the expectations, Half are over the age of 25. RIC volunteer Amanda Amend with students at the Head Start Center in Providence. they met them,” said Williams. Yet, the nursing department, Page 8– What’s News, Monday, January 27, 2003 Carcieri inaugural celebration Continued from page 1

Bresler who quizzed people on their “Tonight we join together in cel- knowledge of the state. ebration of this diversity as we Cheerleaders from the three state open the book to a new chapter colleges acted as goodwill ambas- in our state’s history,” said College sadors and passed out chocolates President John Nazarian as he offi- and crystal stars and stripes tat- cially welcomed the public to the toos provided by Swarovski jewel- College shortly before the governor ers. Mr. Potato Head, Paws ’n Sox, spoke. Ms. RI Quahog and other Rhode Nazarian said that this was the Island mascots also worked the first time such an event was held at crowd. a state college. In typical Rhode Island fashion, Judith Swift, professor of com- there was food and lots of it, most munication studies and theatre at of which was donated by local busi- the University of Rhode Island, co- nesses. Everything from pasta to chaired the event with Brown. stuffies, with coffee milk and Del’s “Working on this event with RIC’s lemonade to wash it down, lined an exceptional staff was a wonderful enormous buffet table that included way to showcase the spirit of coop- ethnic and traditional fare. Even eration that is beginning to look like soon-to-arrive in the state, Krispy a hallmark of the Carcieri adminis- Kreme doughnuts, were on the tration. His selection of RIC as the menu. site for a statewide party spoke vol- What’s News, Monday, January 27, 2003 – Page 9 Carcieri inaugural celebration Continued from page 1

umes about his commitment to the door and knew it was going to be link between citizens of the state a good party. I don’t feel like I and education,” Swift said. was excluded in the celebration Reactions throughout the night like I would have if it was a ball I mirrored the hope for change prom- couldn’t afford to go to.” ised during the campaign season. Jim Barden of North Kingstown “I think this is the best thing brought his family. “The block a governor could do. Just goes to party was a great idea, some- show you he’s going to change thing nice to take the kids to on things right away,” said Theresa a cold January night. Opening it Montecalvo of Providence. up to the public just reinforces Rosemary Brown of Cranston said (Carcieri’s) open door policy.” she came to the party to meet the The festivities of the Jan. 7 governor in person. “I would never inaugural party ended with many be able to go to a black-tie affair. smiles and renewed interest in This was such a good idea.” what President Nazarian called First-time voter and CCRI student “new beginnings.” For Rhode Tom Kenny wanted to be a part of Island College, it was the begin- the festivities to show his support ning of many celebratory events for the new governor. “I saw orga- as the College begins its mile- nization as soon as I walked in the stone sesquicentennial year.

Photos by Suzanne Russell, On-Site Photography Page 10– What’s News, Monday, January 27, 2003 88 faculty, staff recognized for their years of service at RIC by David Cranshaw ’05 Those with 20 years of service are News and PR Assistant Mildred Bates, Georgia Bonaminio, Roger Clark, Elaine Coccoli, Kathryn Kalinak, Thomas Lavin, James President John Nazarian honored Magyar, Dennis O’Malley, Willis 88 Rhode Island College faculty and Poole, Margaret Theroux, Wayne staff members for their years of Turner, Charles Voyer and Daniel service to the College. Members of Weisman. the campus community celebrating Marking 15 years of service 10, 15, 20, 25 and 30 year anni- included David Abrahamson, versaries were recognized at two Barbara Blackwell, Jeffrey Blais, separate receptions Dec. 4, 5 at the John Bucci, Anthony Carlino, Halil President’s House. Copur, Randy DeSimone, Frank Celebrating 30-year anniversa- Farinella, Jane Lindberg, John ries at the College are Peter Allen, Mancini, Jeannine Olson, George Adrien Blanchette, Crist Costa, Pamental, Kim Ramos, Arthur Dennis DiChiaro, Carolyn Fluehr- Richard, Edward Rotondo, Nazanin Lobban, David Greene, Spencer Hall, Sahba, Michelina Santos, Patricia Krisjohn Horvat, Kenneth Kinsey, Schneider, Amritjit Singh, Claudia Joseph Konicki, Roger Lima, Richard Springer and Debra Thomson. Lobban, James McGuire, Nancy Having served 10 years with Oppenlander, Elizabeth Ruggiero, the College are Paul Banna, David James Sedlock, Ezra Stieglitz, Blanchette, Gita Brown, Maurice THIRTY YEAR CLUB: Members of the faculty and staff who have achieved 30 years Milburn Stone, William Swigart and Dillon, Bernadette Doyle, Janice of service to the College pose with President John Nazarian at reception at the John Williams. Fifer, Elaine Ford, Debra Ginolfi, President’s House Dec. 5. They are: (seated from left) David L. Greene, Roger Lima Twenty- five years of service was Barbara Grossi, Raymond Sr., Nazarian, Elizabeth A. Ruggiero and Carolyn Fluehr-Lobban. Standing (l to r) awarded for Raymond Brown, Leon Hartenstine, Claire Leveillee, Eung- are Joseph W. Konicki, Krisjohn O. Horvat, Crist H. Costa, Adrien J. Blanchette and Collins, Kenneth Coulbourn, Joan Jun Min, Daniel Morrison, Janet Park, Richard Lobban. (What’s News Photo by Gordon E. Rowley) Dagle, Stephen Destefano, Phyllis Anthony Peters, Robin Petrarca, Hunt, William Jones, Carlton Lima, Alicebelle Rubotzky, Charles Snow, Nazarian recalled memorable ees along with congratulations and Joseph Mallozzi, Robin Montvilo, Laurence Weil and Carla Weiss. moments in each person’s career thanks for their contributions to the Gary Penfield, James Richardson, The number of years of service as he presented gifts to the honor- College. Marilyn Sylvestre and Ann Varatta. by the 88 honorees totaled 1,765. Alumna heads Big Safer Start Sisters of Rhode Island Continued from page 1 adapt the program when it opened paredness in teaching allowed her riscilla L. Young ’89, of Little Sister attends RIC, the first last October. There are 30 chil- to expand her talents and rely Providence, has been in her family to go on to higher dren enrolled at the daycare. upon similar abilities to draw Pappointed executive director education. Fullerton got the idea for the together an incredible program. of Big Sisters of Rhode Island. Young was asked to join the Big monitoring system while working The parents here are absolutely She will head fundraising, out- Sister’s board of directors in 2000. at an after-school job at a daycare. amazed at what the children learn. reach efforts and daily operations Prior to that, she was development She said she wanted to add a new Lynsey did a remarkable job,” Roy for the organization, which matches officer responsible for annual giv- dimension to the concept of day- added. women mentors with girls aged 7 ing and donor communications for care. According to Fullerton, the cur- to 15 across the state. four-and-a-half years at Lifespan, “With this system, parents won’t riculum focuses on early learning Among the founders of the and had run a consulting busi- worry about the education their literacy. It was developed around Big Sisters in the mid-1960s, ness. She also had served as com- children are getting or if they are learning centers for math, science, was Dorothy R.Pieniadz, professor munications coordinator for The being treated properly,” Fullerton computers, literacy, social aware- emerita of educational studies at Providence Plan, managing special said. “The monitoring system lets ness, health, arts and crafts, dra- Rhode Island College. publications and speech writing them see for themselves.” matic play, puzzles and blocks, Young was a Big Sister for eight for the Providence mayor’s office. The children are unaware that music and games. Fullerton said years to a Providence girl and She graduated as an older stu- there is a monitoring system in she used course material and mod- was named Big Sister of the Year dent from RIC summa cum laude place. The intent is for parents ified secondary education lessons in 1995. Matched when her Little with a degree in English, already to discreetly check on their chil- for the curriculum. Sister was 10, Young remained a Big having earned an associate of dren without disrupting the child’s Mia Lombardi, mother of three- Sister until her Little Sister gradu- arts degree from the University of daily routine. year-old Jodianna enrolled at the South Florida in Tampa. She also ated from Central High School in Fullerton is an education/English center, said, “Everything they do studied French language and cul- 2000. major planning to be a middle or revolves around learning — play, ture at the Alliance Francaise while Today, the 20-year-old former music, and now, the computer cen- working as an au pair in Paris. high school teacher after gradua- tion. She devised the curriculum, ter.” hired staff, worked with teachers “What drove me to succeed when to initiate learning metrics and developing this program was envi- standards, and presented the con- sioning these children as my own cept, program and schedule to the students 10 years from now. What center’s management team. would I want them to learn now to “It was important for A Safer help them better prepare for when Start Child University to have the they are in middle school or high most powerful and effective cur- school? How can I give them every riculum possible for a preschool possible advantage so they can or child care center. This center enjoy a life of academic excel- is different from all of the others. lence, progression, and success?” Parents can watch and see exactly Fullerton said. what their children are doing — or Fullerton said her training in even more important with regards teaching the older student gave to curriculum, what they are NOT her an advantage in developing doing,” said Fullerton. this program. “I was more forward And watching they are! Along thinking in my planning. I thought with parents looking in on the of what goals teachers held for kids from their computer stations, children at all ages – not just their A Safer Start Child University current age. This is why I think has been featured by major news the program is so well received by media in the state for its innova- parents and has been such a suc- tive use of technology and educa- cess.” tion. Fullerton said she hopes that Kristen Roy, a teacher at A Safer the students at A Safer Start Child Start Child University, said that University will someday be her ALWAYS SISTERS: Yara Labrador, a junior at Rhode Island own students in her own class- College, and her former Big Sister in the Big Sisters of Fullerton’s flexibility and adapt- room. Rhode Island mentoring program Priscilla Young, pose ability of the program were “phe- for the camera at RIC. Young was recently named execu- nomenal.” A Safer Start Child University tive director of the Big Sisters. (What’s News Photo by “Her specialty is middle school is recruiting RIC students for Gordon E. Rowley) and secondary education, but her teaching positions. For informa- strong understanding and pre- tion, call 401-461-1880 or visit www.SaferStart.com. What’s News, Monday, January 27, 2003 – Page 11 Sports From the athletic director’s desk RIC hopes to build on success

•Congratulations lenge for the ting to that point where it can make to Head Coach Mike by Brian Buonaiuto Sports Information Intern squad and adjustments on the floor,” says Kelly and the men’s Coach Kelly. Kelly. basketball team for establishing the lon- “Since it’s Kelly feels the true measure of What a difference a year makes. gest winning streak a new system how far this team has come will be At this time last winter, there was since 1989 (six and we have shown when they hit the bulk of the little excitement surrounding the games). More impor- a lot of new Little East Conference schedule in Rhode Island College men’s bas- tant to note is how players, it’s January and February. “It’s impor- ketball program. Fast forward 12 hard the team is nice to see tant that we are able to compete Donald E. Tencher months and the Anchormen are the working both on the team win in the league, that’s something that Director, buzz around Rhode Island basket- the court and in the some games will help build a foundation for the Intercollegiate ball. The team is 8-4 and has given classroom. Keep up where we program.” Athletics, their opposition all they can handle the good work! have not Ultimately Kelly hopes to build Intramurals on the hardwood. played well and Recreation a team that will compete year in When Head Men’s Basketball before. It and year out and one day be able Coach Mike Kelly first came to MEN’S BASKETBALL shows the to compete for a league title. “The COACH MIKE KELLY •Congratulations to the wrestling Rhode Island College in July of 2001, team is get- important thing is that we play hard team as they broke into the New his main goal was to change the every day and worry about today.” England rankings for the first time perception of the program. “People since the early 90s. These rankings in the state didn’t have a high opin- include all NCAA Divisions (I, II & ion of us and the people in the pro- Sports Events III). gram didn’t feel proud enough to be here,” says Kelly. Men’s Basketball •The 2002-2003 wrestling season Kelly had three goals for the pro- Jan. 28 UMass-Dartmouth * 7:30 p.m. marks the 40th anniversary of inter- gram: 1) Improve the perception and Feb. 1 at UMass-Boston * 3:00 p.m. collegiate wrestling at Rhode Island increase the pride that people had Feb. 4 at Salve Regina 8 p.m. College. Ed Lemoi, director of RI in RIC men’s basketball. 2) Improve Feb. 6 Roger Williams 7 p.m. Interscholastic wrestling and the the talent-level and maintain a team Feb. 8 Keene State * 3 p.m. principal at Cranston East, and Dick with great student-athletes. 3) Work Feb. 11 at Western Connecticut * 7:30 p.m. Magarian, former wrestling coach at hard everyday and prepare to win Feb. 15 Southern Maine * 3 p.m. Coventry High School and current the next game. RI Interscholastic League assistant After a disappointing 1-24 sea- Women’s Basketball executive director, played a critical son last winter, the team has experi- Jan. 28 UMass-Dartmouth * 5:30 p.m. role in the establishment of the pro- enced a dramatic improvement this Jan. 30 at Newbury 5 p.m. gram when they were students. season. The Anchormen have won Feb. 1 at UMass-Boston * 1 p.m. On Saturday evening, March 15, eight of their first 12 games, includ- Feb. 4 at Salve Regina 6 p.m. there will be a 40-Year Wrestling ing a six-game winning streak Feb. 8 Keene State * 1 p.m. Celebration. Information is cur- that was the longest in 13 years Feb. 11 at Western Connecticut * 5:30 p.m. rently being sent ou. If you want (1989-90). RIC has received a major Feb. 15 Southern Maine * 1 p.m. additional information, contact Art boost from a trio of transfers from Pontarelli at 401-456-8863. Roxbury Community College, led by Women’s Gymnastics junior guard Andre Daley. Feb. 5 at MIT 7 p.m. •Speaking of milestones, our “When I came here, there wasn’t Feb. 9 Bridgeport 1 p.m. research indicates that in 2005 much sup- Feb. 16 Southern Connecticut 1 p.m. the Rhode Island College Athletic port for the Program will be 75 years old. team. Now Wrestling that we have Jan. 29 at Western New England 7 p.m. •Kudos to Coordinator of Student- started win- Feb. 5 MIT 7 p.m. Athlete Support Dave Bouthillier ning some Feb. 7 Southern Maine & Roger Williams 5 p.m. and the Marocco Center staff for all games, peo- Feb. 11 at Johnson & Wales w/Coast Guard 6 p.m. their hard work last semester. Fall ple feel free Feb. 15 at Bridgewater State w/Trinity 2 p.m. semester grades are in and the hard to support work by the student-athletes, com- us,” says Men’s and Women’s Indoor Track & Field bined with an enormous amount Daley. “Our of support, has proven fruitful. ANDRE DALEY Feb. 1 at Southern Maine Invitational 1 p.m. goal is to Feb. 15 at Alliance Championships 1 p.m. Also, thanks to the Faculty-Staff keep playing Mentoring Team and the OASIS hard and challenge everyone we office. Home games in bold play. We want to let them know we * Little East Conference game are here.” Daley has done his part, •Former Associate Athletic averaging 12.5 points, 2.0 assists Director Gail Davis will be honored and 2.0 steals per game. by the RI sportswriters association Kelly also feels the improvement Word’s Unlimited on Feb. 9 for her in equipment has helped the team contributions to college athletics. feel better about itself. “Our ath- Congratulations to Gail! letic director Don Tencher has been great in supporting us and getting •The Hall of Fame Committee will us new uniforms and the guys on be meeting in the next few weeks. our team really feel good about Anyone wishing to submit a nomi- being part of Rhode Island College nation is urged to provide names basketball,” says Kelly. and biographical information to Art Pontarelli as soon as possible. As far as the program coming back so quickly, Kelly knows it’s a •Thanks to everyone who worked long road. “We are just taking baby so hard in support of the College steps right now. Our only goal is to hosting Gov. Carceiri’s Inaugural win the next game and take care of Celebration. The athletic building that day.” The team is comprised looked great and the program came of mostly newcomers, with sopho- off without a hitch thanks to every- more forward Jason Harris as the one’s efforts. lone returning starter on the team. That has presented a unique chal- The Rhode Island College Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) collected over 200 toys from each of RIC’s varsity teams and donated them to the Toys for Winter Anchor Club Receptions Tots program this past Christmas. SAAC President Kim Wood, as well as team reps Laura Hayes and Shannon Hughey, took the toys to Cardi’s Furniture in West Feb. 7 Wrestling vs. Southern Maine/Roger Williams at 5 p.m. Warwick, during the store’s toy drive on Dec. 14. Feb. 9 Gymnastics vs. Bridgeport at 1 p.m. PICTURED (left to right) are: Ron Cardi (Cardi’s Furniture), Pete Cardi (Cardi’s All events begin one hour prior to the game/meet. Furniture), Laura Hayes (women’s soccer), Kim Wood (women’s soccer), Joan Edwardson (WSNE 93.3), Shannon Hughey (women’s gymnastics/lacrosse) and Please RSVP to Art Pontarelli at 456-8863 if you would like to attend. David Jones (WSNE 93.3). Page 12– What’s News, Monday, January 27, 2003 Dean's List Fall 2002

Temitayo A Adenodi Tracey A Bolton Carina L Champigny Derek J. Davenport Erin D Ferraro Francis E. Haddad Folasade Adesuyi Justin S Bongiardo Ka K Chan Tara L Davidson Diane C. Ferreira George S. Haddad Bamidele Adetunji Jennifer L Bonin Wing T Chan Rosalynn Davila Kristen L Ferreira Aimee L Haile Elaine A Agarwal Jennifer L Bonsante David Chanthaphouvong John A Davis Paula C Ferreira Andrew P. Hajian Tara A Agneta Stephanie M Boocock Nuria R Chantre Caroline Dawson Steven M Ferreira Amy P Hall Christy L Aiken Brenda J Borrelli Amanda C Chapman Michael W Day Jennie Figliola Melissa B Hall Joshua O. Akhigbe Emily V Boskos Sara L Charlwood Christophe B De Guilio Erin M. Figlock Nicole L Hallam Idowu Y Akinsheye Alexis Bouchard Renee C Chartier Yajaida N De Jesus Heather I Fisch Michael J. Hamilton Jenna F Albanese Jodie M Bouchard Jennifer L. Chaves Joan S Deaett Bethany R. Fishlock Michael E. Hammond Victoria L Albert Kristen A. Boucher Ponreay S Chek Anne-Marie Dean Brian M Fitzgerald Christopher C Hannan Jody E Albuquerque Bethany A. Boudreau Kristen M Cheney Michael F. DeAngelis Denis P Fitzgerald Christine E Hanzal Danielle M. Alger Michelle T Boudreau Nicole C. Cheney Paul J DeCataldo William R Fitzpatrick Nanta Hardesty Marisa E Allard Tracy M Boudreau Christine C Chiappone Jennifer Dees Eric S. Fletcher Carolyn L Harris Jean E. Allbee Jeff A Bouffard Christopher R Childs Jayson M DeFazzio Shannon Ryan Flood Chad R Harris Joshua M Allen Lauren M Boyce Susan Chiu Peter C Deffet Kerri B Flynn Jacob J. Harvey Rebecca L Allen Abbey R Boyd Mark Choolgian Louis J DeFusco Ryan C Flynn Michael D Hassell Kimberly E Allenson Brittany D Boyle Jennifer R Christoff Angela M Del Donno Mary Catherine Folan Jennifer M Hayden Monica E Almeida Keri E Boynes Montie G. Ciarlo Meghan M. Delaney Ashley R Folgo Thomas J Hazard Ronny Almeida Bridgid-Leigh K. Brady Melynda S Ciarpella Jamie L Dellorco Kelly R Fontaine Caroline N Hazlet Megan A Almond Melissa A Brady Heather A Ciesynski Jennifer D Demers Valerie A Fontaine Fallon L Healy Stephen R Altomari Andrea L. Braga Bryan M Cirillo Brian D Dennehy Tricia A Fontana Michelle L Healy Yanaiza Alvarez Vanessa A Brailsford Stephanie A Clark Kerri L. Denoyelle Heather J. Forman Kristen L Hebert Brian D Amado Michael J. Branca Jessica R Clegg Kenneth N Depot Christopher Fossa Laura C Hebert Anthony Amaral Tiffany L Braner Leslie A Clemens Rachel A Derderian Ashley E. Foster Nicole T. Hebert Vanessa M Amaral James P Brennan Allison S. Clement Angel M Desmarais Bethany J Fournier Sara B Hebert Leonard E Amatore Jonathan P Brennan Christopher P Cochran Erica M Desmarais Jodi L Fournier Samantha Grace Hedden Paula J Ambrosio Joshua D Brennan Paul M. Coco Laura B. Desmarais Caroline J Francis Angela K Helge Philip M Amylon Raleigh A. Brennan Erin L. Coffey Lauren J Dettore Tracy L Francisco Andrea D Henley Miriam I Anahory Danielle M Bridge Jason Coggeshall Matthew L Devine Ann M Franco Lindsey A Henry Ryan G Anas Andrew Briggs Michael P Colardo Jonathan W. Devolve Jessica L Frechette Marybel P. Hernandez Katie L Anderson Jennifer L Briggs James E. Colbert Leigh-ann Di Gregorio Nicole B Frechette Claudia Herrmann Maribeth Angell Abbey M. Brooks Carolyn L Cole Alicia E Di Masi Kristen A Fredette Marisa A. Hess Alison M. Angelone Jessica L Brouillard Cara T Collins Roy T Di Nola Staci L Freedman Charles E Hewes Kristine Angeloro Cathy J Brousseau Patricia E Collins Christina M Dibiasio Derek J Freitas Joshua L Hicks Juan F. Antelo Cynthia L Brousseau Bridget E Combs Emily D. Dickinson Samantha Freyre Lauren E Hochstrasser Sabrina A Antonelli Emerson A Brown Tara M. Comella Christopher C Dietz Aimee L Frias Kristen M Hoffman Justin J. Anzeveno Russell Brown Matthew W Cominole Dianne Diggett Sarah J Fulford Katherene R Hofstetter Brandon L Aponte Sarah J. Brown Erika A Conca Emily C Digioia Christine A. Furtado Stephen P. Hogan Christine Aragao Selena E Brown Jennifer L Conlon Jessica M DiGregorio Matthew R Furtado Jonathan J Hoisington Laura F Aragao Tammy S. Brown Melissa A Conroy Ariana M DiLiberio Melissa M. Furtado Malissa Holden Katherine R Archambault Peter J Brzostecki Angela Conti Sarah E Dillon Tracie L Furtado Laura A Hopkins Meg A. Archambault Jennifer A Bubier Erin M. Conti Gina M DiPippo Karalyn R Gagne Erin M Horne Elizabeth A Elena A Bucci Allyson Cook Kate C Dolan Michael J Gagne Katrina S Horsch Archambeault Nancy J Bucci Kristin M Cook Holly M Domingos Amanda Gagnon Amber O. Horton Wendy M Arcuri-boivin Luke J Buckley Nichole L Cook Kelly C Donaghay Desiree J Gagnon Stephen T Houle Lisnel Arias Donald O Bucolo Elizabeth B Coolidge Wendy A Donnelly Kristine F Gagnon Kevin G Houlihan Dana M Arnold Tammy A Budnick Keri-ann Cooney Gregory J Donovan Christopher Michael Rebecca Drew Hovermale Lori J Arnold Nancy Bulhoes Mokanna E Cooper Jason C Dorrance Gamache Amanda Howard Melissa Arnold Sarah E Bundock James W Corbett William A Dorry Kyle N Gamache Robin L Howes Justin M Aromin Jean M Buonaccorsi Christopher M Cordeiro Gorete DosSantos Lissa J. Gamelin Tennille Hubert Jamie M Arruda Madeline A. Burgess Claudia L Cordon Derek J Doura Angela C Garcia Shannon L Hughey Sarah E Arsenault Dorothy Burleson Mildred S Corredora Barry E Dowell Yanery M Garcia Scott M. Hunt Kim M. Auclair Daniel R Burns Fatima M Correia Jennifer M Doyle Courtney A. Gardiner Kathryn E Huot Stephen A Aust Joseph G. Burns Kenny J Correia Nicholas A Doyon Mary A Gasbarro Meghan E Hurst Kieran Ayton Kelly J Burrows Erin A Corriveau Lauren E Driscoll Ryan J. Gaumond Pamela J Husereau Michael J. Babbitt Alison C Burton Michael H. Corson Kevin Drolet Jessica M Gauthier Michael S Hussey Jessica Bailey Sara R Burton Debbie M Costa Jennifer L Droney Jeannine M Gauvin Cherylyn J Hutchinson Holly Baillargeon Marcie K. Bush Kara L Costa Erica L Drzal Michael J. Gavin Derek J. Iacobucci Kelly M Bairos Adam L. Buxbaum Melissa A Costa Melanie L Dubois Lauren A. Gayer Michael F Iannone Richard Lima Bairos Ellaine T. Cabellon Melissa M Costa Nicholas Dubois Jennifer L Geary Kimberly R. Imondi Jeremy M Baker Amanda J Cabral Richard J Costa Heather A Dubrule Lindsey R Gemme Daeng Inthirathvongsy Katherine M Baker Jessica L Cabral Carolyn G Costello Rebecca L Ducharme Peter J Genereux David M Irving Kory L Baker Colleen A Caceres Michael R Costigan Bethany L Duffy Angelo J Gentile Sarah A Irwin Kimberly Baldwin Sheila K Cahill Kristina M Cota Lauren M. Dulude Andrew George Anita S. Israelyan Rachel E Baptista Benjamin W Caisse Alan M Cote Rebecca J Dumont Stefanie Gerardi Eileen M. Jakabek Lori A Baribault Casandra L Calcione Tanja N. Cote Olga Dupa Robert J Geremia Jennifer L Jalette Jacquelyn B Barker Kristin C. Calouro Rachel E Cottrell Amanda Dupre Alaina R Gerzog Koisay S Jallah Danielle M Barnes Leslie A Camara Heidi M. Cournoyer Kelly A Dyndur Jennifer M Giacomini Meghan L Jamieson Richard T. Barrett Angela Camastro Lea J Couture James Dyson Alicia E. Gibney Deja M Jarvis Elizabeth D Barrette Elizabeth Camboia Mandy L Crandall Leslie A Eastwood Amy B Giguere Lila A Jarzombek Andrew R Barron Michael A Camera Jessica M Crane Jennifer R Eibel Laurel L Gilbert Kate E. Jasmin Tricia A Barry Christina L. Campbell Vanessa K Craveiro Adam A Ekelund Christine A Gilchrist Conan M Jean Jennifer A Barsamian Jennifer A Campbell Megan L. Cresci Lindsay L Ellingwood Krista J Gilchrist Sarah E. Jenks Alanna N Barta Tim O Caouette Jacqueline M. Crevier Jessica A. Elliott Sarah T. Gilliam Taniel S Jennings Nicole E Batalon Peter M Capalbo Jennifer L Cronan Tara L Elman-Jones John D Ginolfi Daddario Josie Batista Courtney E Carbone Justina M Croteau Lianne M Elsner Thomas J Gleckman Colleen L Jocelyn Erin J Bauer Alyssa R Cardi Katherine L Croteau Elizabeth A Emidy Christina A. Gloria Hannah B. Johnson Jonathan D Baylor Sarah B Cardin Philip L Croteau Daniel D Enes Lindsay M Gloria Kristen C Johnson Jessica B Beaman Erin L Cardone Katherine L Crouse Brooke C. Ensign Christin L Goff Lori A Johnson Sarah E Beaubien Amanda Cardoso Garrett N Crozier Lindsey M Erickson Christina G Goff Michelle E Johnson Amanda M Beaucage Jenie E Cardoso Dulibel Cruz Noah Escaler Joquebede Gomes Stephen C. Johnson Pauline B. Beaudreault Evan J Cardullo Rebecca A. Csizmesia Jacqueline Espinal Noelle J Gomes Christopher N Jolicoeur Angela M Bedard Amanda R Carey Cristina M Cucinotta Michelle R Estrela Michelle M Goncalo Lauren Jones Marissa L Bedrosian John J Carlson Alyson Cunha Michelle R. Ethier Amy Gonzalez Olu J Jones Bethany L. Belisle Karyl E Carlson Crystal A. Cunha Stacy B. Ethier Jo-Anne Gonzalez Brianna L Jordan Jennifer Belleville Kristofor A Carlson Claudia W Cunniff Bryn Alan Evans Denise A. Goodrich Tamarind A. Jordan- Katherine S Bellows Kimberly M. Carmody Roberta A. Curry Abigail M Evert Laura B Goralski Stowell Casandra E Bennett David F Carnevale Donald L Curtin Natalie C Faella Alycia M Gordon Matthew J. Josefson Dawn E Benson Brooke E Carney Catherine E Cybulski Robert M Fagan Patricia A Gorman Matthew J Juhnowski Thomas R Bentley Melissa A Caron Heather A Cyr Eric J Fallon Steven A Gould Justin R. Jutras Melissa A. Bento Marissa L Carosi Sara A Czyzewicz Ololade O Falola Nicole R. Goulet Michael J. J’Zen David R Bergeron Melissa A Carpentier Denise S Dacier Michele D Fanelli Matthew D Gousie Suzanne B Kahrs Jessica L Bernhard Jacquelyn E. Carr Arthur M DaCosta Juliane Fargnoli Delia L Gouveia Julie K Kalia Yael Bernstein Donald L Carrara Pedro Daddario Kelly N Farish Catherine V. Grace Karianne I Kaye Bianca R Bertoncini Jason C Carreira Thais Daddario Emily R. Farley Alexandria A Grande Kevin A Kazlauskas Maureen M. Bharoocha Patricia Carrellas Danielle M. Daglieri Ryan M Farley Holly A Gray Edward J Keane Kristen R Bibeault Nicole M Carrier Carissa L D’agostino Zachary I Farley Karin A Greaves Holly Kee Benjamin I. Billings Meagan A Carroll Mathew C Daigneault Sara L Farnham Elizabeth S Green John E Keefe Merryl A Bitar Thomas G Carroll Dacia L. Dailey Stephanie M Farrar Jennifer L Gregory Caitlin F. Kelleher Kyle L Black Jennifer Carvalho Gregory D Dalpe Christopher J. Farrell Lisa A Gregory James M Kelly Michael J Blackburn Emily E Case Kimberly A. Dalpe Ellen C Farrell Michael J. Grigelevich Meghan A Kelly Rose M Blaney Amy D Castaldo Tara L DaLuk Heather L Farrell Nicole Grilli Shawn T Kempton Allison A Bliss Kim M Castigliego Jonathan P D’Amico Shanna Farrell Lynn A Grimes Laura F Kennedy Natasha A. Bobek Paul M Castigliego Leah M D’Amore Jerry P Felix Ingrid S Grothe Thovnevilay Elizabeth A. Bochichio Amanda M. Castore Melanie L Dansereau Crystal A Fenner Michael T Guarnieri Keomanykouth Emily C. Boisseau Jennine M Cerra Susan N. Dansereau Rachel L Ferland Kimberly L Guccione James E. Kershaw Timothy J Boisvert Michael J Cerullo Anne-Marie Dansicker Robert M. Ferland Katelyn F Guignard Jason M Kiff Jennifer R Bolduc Lee A Chagnon Amanda E Daponte Adam T Fernandes Tara S Gurka Mathew J King Andrea L Bolton Sara A Chamberland Joel B. Dau Jaclyn M Ferrante Pamela A Haczynski Teresa M. King

BLACK GREEN What’s News, Monday, January 27, 2003 – Page 13 Full-time students who attain a minimum grade point average of 3.25 in any semester have their names placed on the Dean’s List in recognition of their scholastic achievement.

Zachariah J King Deborah B Magnus Steven A Morrone Lisa M Plante Jessica M Scofield Danielle M Trahan Tessalina S. Kinnunen Timothy R. Mahoney Sabrina L Mountford Tiffany R Plourd Shelley A Scopelliti Jennifer M. Trapp Tiffany Kirch Kimberly M Maida Crystal G Mulcahy Tristan E. Poirier Andrew R Scott Nicole L Travers Kristin L Kirchmeyer Jennifer M. Mailloux Erin M. Mulligan Bradford J Pond Lindsay H Scott Amos M. Traystman Maria Kishfy Derek R Maloomian Lynn M Murray Chantha Pong Michelle M Scully Jenna Tremblay Kaila M Kittell Tara M Mancini Myles L Murray Trysambo Pong Kristen M Scuncio Shena M Tremblay Denise L Klinshaw Robert Mandarelli Nicolas J Murray Megan R Ponte Roger M Scungio Lacey R Trepanier Christian M Knuettel Jo-Ann L Mangiarelli Rayna M Murray Aleksandra M. Potega Emily B. Senecal Daniel S Triggs Stephanie L. Kociuba Deanna J Mantoni Robert A Murray Melissa L Potter Jessica M. Senerchia Jessica A Trinque Emily J Kohl Laura J Marabello Julie A Murray-Kayata Benjamin A Powell April Seppala Michelle M Tryhubczak Pane Kongmanivong Timothy J Marcel Robin M Mycroft Michelle Precourt Rita M. Seppala Eleni L Tsigaridas Jacklyn N Krakowsky Karen R Marchetti Amanda E Nadeau Rachel A Prince Suzanne F Serra Charles L Tsonos Suzanne Krupka Jessica A. Marcotte Andrew C. Nagelhout Kelly L. Pringle Timothy E Shannon Jessica S Tsoumakas Sabrena P Kublal Tyla Marcoux-McCaffrey Jessica L. Nappi Cynthia Proffitt Kaitlyn J Sharp Lori J Tucker Shayna Teresa Kupis Haley A Marotto Joseph A Narcisi Amanda K. Pugliesi Arthur J Sherman Karen L Tulli Jennifer L Kusiak Diana N Marquez Emily E Navakauskas Christopher D Puleo David B Sherman Mathew E Turco Gregory G. Laban Tressah G Marra Radivoje Nedeljkovic Amanda Pung Elizabeth A. Shields Kristen M Twardowski Louis J LaBonte Krystyna Marsella AshleyAnna Nelson Kristin E. Pusateri Joshua J. Shireman Stephen J. Twining Meghan Labossiere Missy A Martin Jeffrey P Nelson Michele L Radomski Michael A Shruhan Nikkol M Underwood Yara I. Labrador Monique R. Martin Jennifer L. Nelson Ronald L Rainer Daniel G Silva Sarah A Vadeboncoeur Erin C Lacey Tiffany L Martin Joshua E. Nelson Lauren E Ramieri Mark D Silva Kyleen J Vadenais Zacharie J. Lacourse Marissa A Marwell Mary P Nestell Nicole Ratkoski Jenna M Silvestri Matthew W Valcourt Kristina E. Laczynski Nadezhda G Maryanova Meredith L Nickerson Lucky Rattanabandith Troy D Silvia Elizabeth Valeika Jason a LaDuke Brenda K Mathewson Isabelle J Nielson Nicholas P. Raymond Sandra A Simas Monica M Valerio Sarah A Lafferty Michelle D Mathieu Michelle R Noble Angela L Razza Melanie Simoes Patrick F Vallario Stefanie L Lafleur Michelle L Mathis Charles A Nolda Erin K Reed Ricardo Simoes Natalia D Vanegas Lisa A Lagace Christine M Matos Caren Normandin Kimberly D Regan Carol ann C Simone Dawn M Vanner Allyson R Lagreca Cara M Mattera Kyle T Norton Laurie A Rego Holly J Simone-Burns Amanda L Varone Murette Laguerre Jared R. Matteson Frederick T Nowosielski Jennifer L. Renigaldo Sean M Simpson Alejandra M. Velez David P Laino Michaela J Mayer Emily K Nuri Elizabeth A Reybrock Bethany J Sistare Jessica S Velleca Stacy E Laird Kimberly L Mazza Tiffany L Nye Paula M Reynolds Benjamin J Small Amy I. Veloz Emily A. LaLuc Pamela A Mazzuchelli Charlene F Oakley Steven E Reynolds Michael Smegielski Michael J Veltri Stephen W. Lamarche Nicole McArthur Jennifer M O’Brien Amy L Ricci Alexandra L Smith Tiffany L Ventura Jason F. Lamb Katherine E. McCalligett Tiana T Ochoa Cristina M Ricci Jennifer L Smith Lauren Venturini Alison J Lambert Kevin L McCaskill Aimee L O’Connor Christopher R. Richard Karen L Smith Erin R Verber Annemarie Lambert Cheryl A McClaren Susan L Octeau Jaclyn A Richardson Timothy J. Smith Christine Victorino Valerie Lambert Elena M McConnell Lauren E O’Hearne Jeffrey S Richardson Jason M Sobel Debra A. Vieira James A Lamberti Jennifer L McCoy Babajide O Okandeji Leanne H Riley Rachel Sokoll Bruce A Vierra Emily Lammers Everett J. McCurdy Jillian L O’Keefe Jason K Rindge Olufunmilayo T. Solanke Gail A Vierra Corinne I. Lamontagne Scott C McElroy Michelle A Oliveira Tiina I Ristikari Jose A Solares Rosemarie S Villegas Stacey Lamontagne Brandy J McGrath Matthew A Olivieri Kevin P Ritchie Melissa L Solitro Michael S Vingi Jonathan D Lamothe Christopher M McIntyre Martha H O’Neil Amanda L. Rivard Danielle V Solotke Katie Volino Everett LaMountain Sarah L. McKay Candace Opper Christine L Rivard Outhit Sompaseuth Julia Volynsky Amy J Lamoureux Shawna E McKay Jesus R Ortega Caron J Rivera Melissa S. Sotirakos Donna Vongratsavay Amy L. Lancellotta Kerri L. McKeon Priscilla K Osborne Amy R Rivet Daryl D Sousa Joseph P Voss Holly Landry Latrice M McKinney Brian A Ottaviano Christine M Robat Jamie L Sousa Trisha L. Wagner Jennifer R Langlais Jamie C McLaren Jessica R. Owen Jamie L Robinson Jonathan D Sousa Karen U Waite Donna Marie Langlois Barnaby E McLaughlin Alana Pacheco Karen D Robinson Lauren E Sousa Heather L Walker James V. Lanzi Melissa A McLaughlin Brian R Pacheco Brent A Robitaille Matthew D Souza Mark L. Walsh Joshua J. Lapan Bryan K Mcmillan Danny J Pacheco Avelina I. Rocchio Molly S Spadola Jody M Ward Aimee L Lapierre Kelly C Mcnelis Elizabeth Pacheco Carminda M Rocha Christen N Spahn Kimberly L Warrington Brian D. Lapierre Amy E Medeiros Eric R Pachomski Kevin Rodrigues Melissa M. Sparks Ruth J Wartenberg Kathryn G Lapierre Kerrie A Medeiros Jamie J Pachomski Janice M. Rodriguez Paul J Spetrini Stacey L. Warzybok Alan G Lapre Kevin P. Medeiros Keri A. Pacitto Chris J Rodzen Michael A Spivak Catherine A Washburn Nicole M Laprise Michael J Meehen Bethany S Page Andrew D Rogers Laurie T Spivey Nadia S. Wasti Wendy-Sue Lapuc Derek Melfi Shana L Pagliaro Anthony E Rogers Holly M St. Onge Shawn P Waterman Nicholas W LaRoche Dawn M Melikian Rebecca J. Paige Stephanle L Rogers Michelle A St.Germain John D Waters Christopher A Joseph M. Mellen Garine Palandjian Tracy A Rogers Christy M Stabile Renee C. Watson Latendresse Danielle E. Mello Lindsay G. Palmer Lauren A Rohan Christopher J Stanley Amy M. Weber Jennifer L LaTorre Paige E Mellor Marie D. Panciotti Rebecca L Romano Laura L. Steere Melissa M Weber Nicole M Latorre Amy L Melo Becky J Pansa Jennifer L Rosa Andrea L Stein Laura D Welch Meghan L LaTour Vera L. Melo Theresa L Paquette Jessica L Rounds Kristen A Stein Jessica M. Wells Kristen A Laurence Seth R Meltzer Nicole C Parascandolo Justin R Routhier Jennifer L Stevens Courtney E Wheeler Jill A Laurendeau Rachel W Menard Hector A Pardo Timothy P Rudd Andrea J Stewart Kerri Wheeler Sara E Laurino Rebecca D. Menard Aimee M Parent Amy E Rudis Tara L Stopfel Keith J White Eliza M Lavergne Steven P Menard Tarrah P Parent Joseph A Ruggieri Peter K Sullivan Karen E Whitehead Audra A Lavoie Melissa M. Mendes Joseph R Parenteau Kayla A Ruggieri Theresa A Summerly Stacey M Whitlock Kathleen A. Lavoie Samantha L. Mendes Elizabeth K Parrish Matthew Ruggieri Jeremy D Swain Robert H. Whittaker Lauren Lavoie Joseph Y Mendez Richard W Partelo Matthew S Ruggiero Kathleen E. Sweeney Victor Widjaja Matthew J Lavoie Stephanie M Mendonca Jennifer L Partridge Wilman F Ruiz Kathryn A Sweeney Shane A Wilcox Kirsten L Lawlor Ryan R Mendoza Lisa A Pate Robert A Russell Nancy M Sweet Rebecca L Wildenhain Matthew R Lawrence Justin R Mercier Kyla T Pearson Rebecca L Ruzzano Summer Sweet Michelle L Wilkicki Rachel B Lawrence Nicole D Merola Richard V Pearson Christina J Ryan Susan A. Taber Amoy R Williams Amanda F. Lawton Melissa Sue Merritt Nicola R Pekrul Janice A Ryan Melissa Taddeo Christine M Williams Kimberley A Leadford Lauren M Mesale Daniel A Pelicano Peter A Ryan Laura N Tagliaferri Elena Williams Amanda J Leandro Amy D Messerlian Patricia M Pelle Adam L Ryder Laura Tancrede Emily Wilson Maureen A Leary Allison M Messina Kelly Pellerin Brianne E Saccoccio Ryan P Tanner Scott R Winship Courtney E. LeBeau Jennifer L Michaels Jessica L Peltier Kerri A Salhany Ryan D Tassone Kathleen E. Winslow Stacy M Leca Joseph E Michalski Eric J. Pena Lisa H Salisbury Katheryn Tavares Katie A Wolf Brianna M. Leech Lawrence Michon Nicholas R Pensalfini Roxanne L. Salvatore Nicholas Tavares Joyce Ka Yu Wong Sarah T Leidecker Kevin W Middleton Michael R Penza Stephanie R Salvatore Pamela R Tavares-Turner Amanda L. Wood Nicole L Lemay Lisa M Middleton Jason Pepe Nada Samih Sarah E. Tavis Daniel C Wood Kyle M Lemery Jason B Midwood Michael J. Pepin Konstantina H Sampalis Brittanny L Taylor James F Wood Jessica M Lemieux Gregory M. Milburn Stephanie M Pepper Shuny Sanaie Carolyn J Taylor Kimberly A. Wood Peter N. Lemieux Bethany J Miller Claudia Pereira Linda C Sanchez Lindsey A Taylor James D Woodmansee Nicole K Lemire Melanie E Miller Andree L. Perkins Krystan M Santagata Guilhermin C Teixeira Laura A Woods Jessica J Leonard Stacey D Miller Andrew W Perrin Ana Maria R Santos Jeffrey J Teixeira Min-Tzu Wu Erin L Leonka Jamie B Mills Denise A Perron Andrew F Santos Maria A Teixeira Heather J Wunschel Jessica C Leroux Jorma M Mimande Emily L Perron Joana S Santos Matthew J Tek Qiong Xia Kerrie L Lesage Meghan K Mimnaugh Tyla J Perry Julia Mari R Santos Douglas J. Tella Michael G Xiarhos Karen E Letendre Kristen M Mirabile John E. Pescarino Kristen E Santos Tara A. Teolis Sarkis Yagoubian Lori A Leydon Jennifer M Miranda Anna V Peskin Teri J Santos Gina M Thibeault Mary Jane C Yolen Lisha Li Christine E Moniz Michael V Peters Lisa J Sapiro Katie E Thomas Brooke M Young John D Lincoln Nurys A. Monsanto Vinessa L. Petisce Vanessa M Saravo Rachael C Thomas Holly B. Young Alicia C Longley Geoffrey D. Monti Catherine M Petit Abby L Saunders Brad S Thompson Jonathan M Young Andrea T Lopes Jennifer L Monty Robert D. Petit Michala S Sawyer Patrick M Thompson Pamela J Younger Nancy M Lopes Meghan Mooney Holly E. Pettis Lindsay C Sbardella Tarra C. Thompson Michelle L. Zabek Frederick W Lovegrove Andrew J Moore Ann-marie Piantadosi Christopher Schayer Michelle A Thomson- Aimee M. Zabinski Jessica L. Lovely Jeremy L. Moore Jennifer L Piasecki Brian M Schimmel Robin Miriam Zagorski Kerry A Lozeau Matthew S Moore Kristin A Picard Steven J Schlink Kirsten N. Thurber Nicole J Zambrano Tamara L Luciano Liss M Mora Virginia L. Pierce Dana K Schmidt Valery E Thurber Amy L Zaremba Diane M. Luis Carie A Moreau Jacob N Pigeon Karen L Schmidt Erin E Todisco Jing Zhou Kerri L Lussier John P Morgan Patricia M Pimentel Kristin Schmiedeknecht Jennifer L Tomassi Ann V. Zimmerman Stephanie Lutrario William R Morgan Teri D Pimley Rebekah A. Schnell Robert E Tomassone Mary A Zmetra Kellie A. Lynch Megan A Morin Melissa M Pinga Nicole R. Schofield Thyra Top Ellen J Zyrkowski Kimberly A Lynch Ainsley E Morisseau Sandra M. Pinheiro Christopher M Schuler Daniel Toro Lynne M Mac Donald Christophe E Morris Keri A Pizza Jeffrey L Schwartz Tara M. Townsend Julie D. Macedo Stacey L Morris Joseph M Pizzuti Sharon H Schwartz Talitha J. Tozier Congratulations! Rosalie B. Magno Gina M Morrone Kristen E. Plant Lisa A Sciacca Adam P Tracy Page 14– What’s News, Monday, January 27, 2003 Arts & Entertainment

A rollicking ride on the high C’s — Chamber Music Series presents — B. J. Ward’s Stand-Up Love in Three-Quarter Opera is Jan. 31 Time Feb. 12 The L. A. Times said of B. J. Ward’s Stand-Up Opera: “Call it Soprano with Shtick or Arias with Attitude.”

B. J. Ward will bring her Stand-Up Opera to Rhode Island College’s Performing Arts Series Friday, Jan. 31, for an 8 p.m. performance in the Auditorium in Roberts Hall. An acclaimed actress and singer, Ward has worked with such composers as Stephen Sondheim, Barry Manilow and Jerry Herman. She began singing opera as a teen- ager, but took an Off-Broadway detour CLAIRE GIGI MITCHELL- NOEL ESPIRITU to play The Girl in The Fantasticks. STADTMUELLER VELASCO VELASCO After spending three years with The Groundlings Improv Troupe in A sextet of international talents Love Song Waltzes. Hollywood, she went on to TV, guest come together for the first time Soprano Stadtmueller has per- starring on Frasier, Mad About You and to create a special afternoon of formed in Carnegie Hall; mezzo- many other shows, playing an assort- lighthearted love in Rhode Island soprano Mitchell-Velasco is consid- ment of doctors, lawyers, newscast- College’s Chamber Music Series on ered an emerging artist of world ers, moms, neighbors and victims of Wednesday, Feb. 12, at 1 opera, concert and recital heinous crimes. p.m. in Sapinsley Hall in stages; tenor Velasco Many episodes later, she decided to the Nazarian Center for is a winner of the return to her first love, but with a the Performing Arts. Pavarotti International new approach — combining opera with Singers Claire Voice Competition, and stand-up comedy. Stadtmueller, Gigi baritone Kleyla has per- Since then, Stand-Up Opera has been Mitchell-Velasco, Noel formed in opera and in playing in opera houses, theatres and Espiritu Velasco, James concert on world stages. concert halls from coast to coast, Kleyla and pianists Pianists Stillman, RIC’s including such venues as the Kennedy Judith Lynn Stillman and artist in residence, and Center, Weill Recital Hall, the Puccini Stephen Martorella will Martorella enjoy inter- Festival at Lincoln Center and Joe’s perform for an after- national reputations for Pub at the New York Public Theatre. noon of “Love in Three-Quarter their performance artistry. Ward claims to be the only living Time.” The recital is free and open to the opera singer to be both a licensed pilot The program will feature both public. and a former Playboy Bunny (featured sets of Brahms’ Liebslieder Walzer, For more information, call John in the A&E special The Bunny Years.) original scoring for vocal quartet Pellegrino, series coordinator, at She is currently the voice of Betty and piano for four hands of the 456-9883. Rubble on The Flintstones and Velma on Scooby Doo, in addition to hundreds of other cartoon voices and commer- cials. Her sold-out engagement at the Tiffany Theater in Los Angeles recently earned Ward and Stand-Up Opera three Ovation Award nominations. In the grand tradition of Anna Russell, P.D.Q. Bach, Victor Borge and other songful satirists, B. J. Ward sends up opera excesses while paying homage to its loveliness. “A charming, charismatic, highly musical and thoroughly schooled soprano,” the Washington Post said of B. J. Ward. “Classy! Stand-Up Opera lets a big voice have its way with some titanic music,” said the Los JAMES KLEYLA JUDITH STILLMAN STEPHEN Angeles Times. MARTORELLA Tickets are $24 with discounts for students and seniors and may be purchased in advance via VISA or Mastercard by calling 456-8144 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays, or in-person at the Roberts Hall box office 10 to 4 weekdays and until the time of performance on the day of the event.

at RHODE ISLAND COLLEGE Marcel Marceau Friday, March 14; 8 p.m. Two performances only! Saturday, March 15; 2 p.m. The Auditorium in Roberts Hall “…watching this legend is an experience not to be missed.” – The Boston Herald Only New England appearance of his final national tour!

Reserved seating $35 Call 401-456-8144 for tickets or STAGE HYPNOTIST Frank Santos puts students to sleep in Donovan Dining Center further information. on Nov. 20 in an effort to help them quit smoking. The Office of Health Promotion Funded in part by the Rhode Island State sponsored the event as part of the annual Great American Smoke Out. (What’s Council on the Arts. News Photo by Gordon E. Rowley) What’s News, Monday, January 27, 2003 – Page 15 RIC Theatre production Feb. 12-16 — Big Band Dance Party returns to RIC Feb. 20 Featuring The Jivin’ Lindy Hoppers ‘The Art of Dining’ offers a and The Uptown Big Band burlesque of contemporary attitudes “The Jivin’ L i n d y Tina Howe’s The Art of Dining, hilarious revue sketch” and gave Hoppers col- directed by Wendy Overly, will run plaudits to its star, actress Dianne lective perfor- Feb. 12-16 in evening and matinee Wiest, which was echoed by the mances man- performances in the Helen Forman New York Times critic Walter age to retain Theatre in the Nazarian Center for Kerr. the wholly the Performing Arts. Wiest played the spontaneous, A production of Rhode Island role of Elizabeth, i m p r o v i s a - College Theatre, the play described as a “won- tory, uninhib- involves the give-and- derfully evasive” if ited spirit of take of two owners somewhat accident- swing dance who are the sole prone character who in its heyday.” staff of a small, “is perfectly plausible — Washington elegant gourmet mistaking the Post. r e s t a u r a n t ; kitchen for the one, Cal, pre- ladies room.” The Big Band occupied with At RIC, Elizabeth Dance Party fea- paying back will be played by turing the Jivin’ the $75,000 Nicole M. Gemma, a Lindy Hoppers start-up loan, senior from Smithfield. and the Uptown the other, The husband and wife Big Band return Ellen, with the restaurant owners are to Rhode Island food’s quality Michael LoCicero (Cal) of C o l l e g e ’ s and stopping Framingham, Mass., Performing Arts THE LINDY HOPPERS Cal from sam- and Nicole Maynard Series on pling the ingredi- (Ellen) of Riverside. Thursday, Feb. 20, following year by taking on a wide ents. Other cast mem- for an 8 p.m. performance in the variety of work in dance, jazz and C u s t o m e r s bers are Matthew Auditorium in Roberts Hall. commercial worlds. In 1995 alone, reveal their Smith of Wakefield, When the Lindy Hoppers last the company gave more than 150 a n g u i s h Mass.; Pat Hetu of appeared at RIC in January 2000, workshops and over 100 perfor- and joy Warwick; Dan Carrara their performance was a complete mances. over food as of Warwick; Sarah Potenza of sell-out. Highlights of the company’s work they dine at Providence; Ali This sensational, high-energy include three performances to over three sepa- Angelone of dance company breathes new life 10,000 New Yorkers in the Lincoln rate tables B r i s t o l ; into the 1930’s swing steps as the Center Out-of-Doors Festival in of the tiny a n d Uptown Big Band bangs out hop- 1992, which led to a repeat invita- new restau- A l a n n a ping new arrangements to composi- tion to perform to 9,000 New York rant in New S o u s a - tions by the great band leaders. school children as part of Lincoln Jersey called Pullan of John Colianni is music director, Center’s community holiday pro- the Golden Pawtucket. pianist and singer. Currently, he gram in August of 1997. Carousel run by the Performances are at 8 p.m. performs internationally and has They have won major awards for harassed young husband Wednesday, Feb. 12, through seven CD releases to his name. He both their performances and their and wife who make mayhem and Saturday, Feb. 15, and 2 o’clock previously performed with the leg- pioneering work in education. These wonderful dishes in the adjoining matinees Saturday and Sunday, endary Lionel Hampton and toured include a Digital Dance Award, a kitchen. Feb. 15 and 16. with his All-Star Orchestra, later Barclays New Stages Award as well The Village Voice termed it “a Tickets are $14 general admis- linking up with singer Mel Torme as as a Gulbenkian Foundation Dance spicy composite of social satire, sion; $10 for senior citizens; $5 for pianist. Award. They have been featured on TV in Boogie Box (Nickelodeon) and slapstick zaniness and sight gags.” students with I.D. and can be pur- The Lindy Hoppers’ six spectac- ular dancers, flinging one another the BBC documentary Treasures in The show had a brief Off- chased in person in advance at high and low with gleeful gymnas- Trust which celebrated the cente- Broadway run in 1979. New York’s the Roberts Hall box office or by tics, features everything from the nary of the National Trust. Daily News said The Art of Dining calling 401-456-8144. The Forman jitterbug to the Lindy Hop, show- The energy, excitement and enthu- “turns out not be a play at all. box office is open just prior to the casing this renewed American tradi- siasm that this highly talented and It is an elaborate and sometimes show. tion. professional multi-cultural com- Based in London, England, the pany of young dancers generates Lindy Hoppers were founded in continues to be in great demand 1984 by Terry Monaghan and with performances and workshops Warren Heyes. Responding to the throughout Europe and the United 1983 revival of interest in the States. Lindy Hop and the 1984 upsurge Tickets are $26 with discounts for of interest in dance in the UK, students and seniors and may be they organized weekly workshops purchased in advance via VISA or in London’s East End and within Mastercard by calling 456-8144, or 11 months were on stage with the in-person at the Roberts Hall box Count Basie Orchestra at the Royal office 10 to 4 weekdays and until Festival Hall. the time of performance on the day They established themselves the of the event. Siemon Allen’s installation, Screen, at RIC art gallery

Siemon Allen’s installation, inhabit them. Screen, runs to Feb. 7 in Rhode The exhibit is free and open to Island College’s Bannister Galley. the public. Screen has been a magnet for crit- A graduate of the Technikon Natal ical attention since its woven vid- in Durban, Allen has been a faculty eotape pieces appeared in the 2nd member or artist in residence Johannesburg Biennial in 1997. at the Maryland Institute College Since then, this conceptual/ of Art, The School of the Art minimalist project has been noted Institute of Chicago, and Virginia in essays in Art Forum and Art Commonwealth University in Journal magazines and the New Richmond, Va., where he currently York Times. lives and works. HENRY BARNARD SCHOOL second and third graders who were part of the cast While varied in tone, the work of Gallery hours during exhibits: of the ballet ”Coppelia,” which was performed in Roberts Hall auditorium on Durban, South African-born Allen Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Dec. 13 & 14 pose above. This was the State Ballet of Rhode Island’s 41st annual is characterized by its political Friday, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Thursdays, performance of the comic and romantic ballet. From left are: Montana Campbell, themes. The artist often considers noon - 9 p.m. Closed weekends and Francesca D’Introno, Amanda Way, Rachel Campbell and Christine Ianaucci. spaces in terms of how they impact holidays. (What’s News Photo by Gordon E. Rowley) and reflect the lives of those who Page 16– What’s News, Monday, January 27, 2003 The Back Page What's News at Rhode Island College

Calendar Coming soon Editor: Jane E. Fusco Associate Editor: George LaTour Information Aide: Jan. 27 - Feb. 17 Pauline McCartney Photographer: Gordon E. Rowley Design Manager: Cynthia L. Page Sundays Graphic Designer: 10 p.m.— Catholic Mass in the Kimberly Sherman ’02; President’s House. Everyone wel- come. Public Relations Assistant: David Cranshaw ’05 Mondays 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.— Bible study will be held in Unity Center. What's News at Rhode Island College (US681-650) is published Wednesdays biweekly by: 6 to 8 p.m.— Christian Student Rhode Island College Association meets in the Unity Center, Office of News and Public Relations, lower level. 600 Mt. Pleasant Ave. Providence, RI 02908 Jan. 16-Feb. 7 Art Show: Siemon Allen’s Screen in It is published throughout the aca- Bannister Gallery in Roberts Hall. demic year except during semester breaks. Periodicals postage paid at 31 Friday Providence, RI. 8 p.m.—Music/Theatre: B.J. Ward in Stand-Up Opera. Part of the Postmaster: Performing Arts Series in the Send address changes to: Auditorium in Roberts Hall. Reserved seating $24. What's News at Rhode Island College Office of News and Public Feb. 3-5 and 10 & 11 Relations, 600 Mt. Pleasant Ave., 10 a.m.—Theatre: A Tribute to Providence, RI 02908. Langston Hughes by the Providence Deadline: Black Repertory Company in Deadline for submission of copy Sapinsley Hall in the Nazarian Center. and photos is noon the Friday two General admission $10. weeks before publication date. 9 Sunday Telephone: 401-456-8090 3 p.m.—Music: “Sing a Song, Play a Fax: 401-456-8887 Tune” Young People’s Concert -The Printing: TCI Press, Seekonk, Mass. American Band in Sapinsley Hall in the Nazarian Center. General admis- sion $5. 12 Wednesday 12:30-2 p.m.—Social Action Opportunity Fair in the Faculty Center in Donovan Dining Center. The event is co-sponsored by the Department of Social Work and Student Activities. Free and open to the public. The next issue of 12:30 p.m. —Biology Seminar in Fogarty Life Science 050. “On the What’s News Origins of Flapping Pterosaurs and will be Feb. 17, 2003 Saltatorial Frogs in the Mesozoic.” Rhode Island Treasures exhibit, a journey through our state's history, May All lectures are open to the public. 10-June 15 at the Convention Center, will feature many aspects of Rhode Island College's 150 years. More details to come in future issues of What's Deadline for submission 1 p.m.— Chamber Music Series: Love News. in Three-Quarter Time* in Sapinsley of copy, photos, etc. Hall in the Nazarian Center. is Friday, Feb. 7 12-16 Wed.-Sun. at noon. Theatre: “The Art of Dining” by Tina Howe in the Forman Theatre in the Around the campus… Nazarian Center. 8 p.m. on Feb. 12-15 and 2 p.m. on Feb. 15 & 16. General Story ideas are welcome. admission $14. Call 401-456-8090 14 Friday or email [email protected]. 8:15 p.m.—Music: “That’s Amore!” Opera Providence in the Nazarian Center. General admission $30. What's News submissions welcome Feb. 13-March 7 Art: Baroque Noir by Stephen Fisher The Office of News and Public in Bannister Gallery in Roberts Hall. Relations encourages members Feb. 13-Opening Reception at 7 p.m. of the faculty, staff and adminis- and Feb. 27-Artist’s Lecture at 6 p.m. tration to submit news stories, 17 Monday feature articles and department 7:30 p.m.—Music: Annual Gospel information for publication con- Music Concert-RIC Praise Ensemble sideration in “What’s News.” Gospel Choir in Sapinsley Hall in the Nazarian Center. General admission Send materials directly to $2. our campus office in Building See page 6 for events celebrat- 10 on the East Campus or ing African-American History VAMOS COMER! (Let's eat!): A Portuguese luncheon, held in the Offices of Alumni email to [email protected] or Month. Affairs, Building 10, on Dec. 13 marks the end of classes for Asst. Prof. Joseph Levi’s [email protected]. All materials Portuguese language course. Above, Levi serves “cacoula” beef to students (from are subject to editorial review. *Admission Free left) Diane Ferreira, Branden Ferreira, Ann Borges and Andrea Moniz.(What’s News Photo by Gordon E. Rowley)

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