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This Book is brought to you for free and open access by the Newspapers at Digital Commons @ RIC. It has been accepted for inclusion in What's News? by an authorized administrator of Digital Commons @ RIC. For more information, please contact [email protected]. At RIC: Co-oped offers chance to work, (1) earn by Laurence J. Sasso, Jr. student is Not long ago an employer in the com­ in the area, has built much of its cur­ The way it works is that a riculum around the concept. •placed in a job which to the greatest ex­ munity inquired of JoAnn Warren, ma­ College's acting coor­ Co-op ed involves an integrating of tent possible is related to his or her Rhode Island of study. dinator of cooperative education, formal academic work with planned jor.field whether the program she heads is a new employment experience in industry, Besides the job, which allows the stu­ business, government or service agen­ dent to earn mone y while learning more one. pro­ She had to tell the person that no, cies. It is designed to help students apply about his or her career field, the isn't new. While and transfer academic knowledge and gram requires participation in a seminar cooperative education program. it hasn't been at RIC 10 years yet, the skills from classroom experiences to the solidly established. world of work. The co-op students keep a journal of program is notes with other co­ word is slowly getting out about At RIC the program ha s 53 students activities, compare "The tudents, and do readings in the co-o ped at RIC," says Warren . placed in field work positions this oping s Cooperative education is not a recent semester. In the past the number has field of interest in which they are work­ idea. Northeastern University, a pioneer averaged between 70 and 75. · contin ued o n page 6

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y Rhode Vol. 4, No. 31, May 14, 1984 Island @ College RIC sets commencement rite for May 26 950 to receive qegrees 3 honorary degr ees to be given

Charles E. Shea Stephen D. Hassenfeld Clara B.W. Hieronymus During the recessional, Noreen M. Clara B. W. Hieronymus, art and AndreC11i,president of the Rhode · Island drama critic and home furnishings editor newspaper, College Alumni Association, will carry of the Nashville Tennessean the DelSesto Mace and lead the faculty will be the featured speaker at Rhode and platform guests. Island College 's commencement Rev . Robert A. Marcantonio, ceremonies on Saturday, May 26. She of Rhode Island College, will of fine chaplain will receive the honorary doctor offer the invocation. arts degree. . Bringing greetings will be RIC Presi­ The 10 a.m. rite will also include the dent David E . Sweet, Albert A . Carlotti, awarding of two other honorary chair of the Board of Governor s for degrees . Stephen D . Hassenfetd, chief Education, and Eleanor M. stries, Higher executive officer of Hasbro Indu McMahon, commissioner of higher will receive the doctor of public service ALEXANDER , education. SOPRANO DIANE degree . Charle s E. Shea, retired Dr . Charles B. Willard, president superinte ndent of schools in Pawtucket emeritus of Rhode Island College, a Island and former chair of the Rhode member of the class of 1934, will present Board of Regent s for Elementary and college on the occasion of the a gift to the Her goal is 'the Met' Secondary Education, will receive the 50th anniversary of his class . Dr. doctor of pedagogy . Henry P . Guillotte, professor of by George LaTour The commencement exercises will take place on the esplanade in front of Walsh continued on page 7 Center for Health and Physical Educa ­ If you happen to be driving along Route 95 one of these warm spring mornings l's probably not yet your tion (weather permitting) . and hear a heavenly voice raised in song, have no fear. The faculty will be led in the proces­ INSIDE time to shed this mortal coil. sional march by Dr. Joan Glazer, chair It's only Rhode Island College's critically-acclaimed coloratura soprano, Diane of the Council of Rhode Island College, Lobban win s grant ...... 2 she does each day just before 7 a.m. while driving RIC's faculty governance organizati0n . Alexander, vocalizing, which . 3 her car either to work in Providence or to class at RIC. She will carry the DelSesto Mace. 1 ne Presidential spouses ...... You might want to take a second look at her while you're at it, because Miss · RIO Symphonic Band under the direc­ Providence tion of Dr. Francis Marciniak will play · Collage Concert Pictoral ... . . 4 Alexander is one of the up-and-coming Rhode Islanders whom the the processional music, Flourish for Journal has cite d as "one of the faces to watch in 1984." Say .. .what is this? • : ...... •. 7 subject of a Sunday Journal Wind Band by Ralph Vaughan She, and the other "faces to watch" were the Williams, Fanfare Prel~de on "Lan- Magazine article last Jan. 1. . . cashire" by James Currow and Marche Evans memorial lecture •.•••• 7 That statewide recognition was certainly a thrill for the 21-year-old major in . Militaire by Peter Ilyitch Tchaikowsky. A wards dinners •.•..•.••.. 8 Senior Russell J. Rathier will sing the na­ cont inued o n page 7 tional anthem. Page 2-What's New's@ RIC, Monday, May 14, 1984 Gov't opens research grants \Focus the Faculty on and Staff I to all schools, but few

DR. ROGER A. SIMONS assistant At the same conference DR. JAMES changes seen professor of mathematics and computer RUBOVITS, associate professor of science, wrote an article entit led "Learn­ psychology, and NANCY ZAJANO, Congress requested the change~ this ing Strategies for Mathematics: Day-to- • specialist in evaluation and research, WASHINGTON, D.C. (CPS) -­ year to assure that the dep'.11"tment1s get­ Day Procedure s" which has been were discussants at sessions where Federally-funded education research ting the best research for its money. published in the Rhode Island Teachers papers were presented . centers now established at JO major U.S. "There are other institutions and Association News/el/er, Vol. 4, No. 3, universities will be forced to compete agencies that could possibly operate ~th April 1984. with one another and with other colleges as high qual ity for the same cost. The 11~­ DR. ROBERT J. SALHANY, professor across the nation under a new set of cumbents have never had any competi­ of mathemati cs and comp uter science, regulations proposed by the Education tion." was requested in March by the Worth Department. In addition, certain sectio ns of the Publishing Company to review a !of Note. • But the switch in how the government country aren't being served by the statistics manuscript for possible hands out millions in education research regional research labs, which have publication. grants, designed to open up the funds to dwindled in number over the last ten CALVIN TILLOTSON, associate pro­ Napoleon LaPrade , father of Theresa schoo ls that traditionally have bee·n shut years. The labs, _mo~tly_ private,. non­ fessor of modern language s, served as an Deighan of Rhode Island College's Up­ out of the program, probably won't br­ profit · research mstitut1ons, will be installing officer at the recent installa­ ward Bound office, died on April 28 in ing any new school s into the ¥r'.1nt pro­ assigned new territories so that all areas tion of the Delta Beta Chapter of Phi North Smithfield. Theresa's address is cess in practice, some admm1strators . of the nation are covered. Sigma Iota, the foreign language na­ 14 Willow St., North Providence, 02904. contend. Funding for the centers and labs ex­ tional honor society, at Providence Col­ Alexander Paliotta, father of Ann The JO centers, along with seven pires in November 1985, and the regula­ lege. He is the faculty advisor to the Beta Ferranti of the office of vice president federally-funded education research tion changes would affect federal Gamma Chapter at RIC which was for Administration and Finance, died on labs, now will compete for the $30 research support for a five-year period charter ed in May of 1982. April 28. Ann's address is 139B Elmdale million in funding the department doles starti ng in 1985 and extending through DR. SARAH T. CURWOOD, profe ssor Ave., Providence 02909. out to them each year. the end of the decade . of sociology, has been appointed to the Anthony Lombardi , the brother of They also will have to design their Since Congress established them in rank of professor emeritus by college Mrs. Ella Spagnoli of the publication of­ research to meet federally-set priorities, I %5, the centers and labs ~ave done ex­ President David E. Sweet upon the fice, died April 19 . Ella's address is 37 according to Education Department tensive research and testmg on cur­ unanimou s recommendation of the Belcourt Ave., North Providence 02911. spokesman Don Fischer. riculum development, teacher training, department of sociology, Dr. David L. Judy Scott, an M.A. degree can didate " At the time the centers and labs were and testing procedures, according to Greene, dean of the Faculty of Arts and in industrial technology / psychology, established in the mid-sixties, research Fischer. Sciences, and Provost Willard F. will share the results of her re cently­ regulations were not set forth," Fischer " This program is the largest discre­ Enteman: conducted research on "W hat Should explains. "They were each funded as tionary grant program awarded by the " This rank is being awarded in Quality Circles Accomplish?" at the long as they continued to perform Department of Education," he says, and recognition of your distinguished May meeting of the Rhode I sland satisfactory work. Now Congress has has produced project s such as a com­ teaching career at Rhode Island College. Chapter of the International Association directed us to hold open competition for prehensive school mathematics program You are a sociologist with a broad of Quality Circles at the Marriott Inn in awards and funding." used extensively in public schools, train­ background of interests and work which Providence . ("Quality circles" is the Essentially, Fischer says, the changes ing programs for school board members, have brought distinction to your depart­ process labor and management follow to mean the ten research centers, which are and special Alaskan readers .for teaching ment and to Rhode Island College," solve quality-of -pro duct manufacturing dedicated to serving national research native Alaskan Indians. wrote Sweet. problems.) needs , and the seven existing Officials at the University of Oregon, Several RIC faculty took part in the George Larivee and Gordon Celender, laboratorie s -- which serve regional UCLA and Harvard -- where three of recent spring conference of the New both seniors, participated in the 44th an­ research need s -- will no longer the JO centers operate -- say they aren't England Educational Re sea rch nu al William Lowell Putnam automatically be eligible for federal sup­ opposed to the changes, but al so ques­ Organization in Rockport, Maine , April Mathemati cal Competition in December port. tion whether they are necessary for a 11-13. DR. PAMELA RUBOVITS , and scored in the 70th and 21st percen­ Among other things, the center s and system that already functions smoothly. associate profe ssor of psychology, made tile, respectively, according to the labs no longer will get to set their own "T he labs and centers have been a presentation "Working with Parents recently announced results. goals for their own research. reviewed, and reviewed, and reviewed," of Hyperactive Children." "This competition is, perhaps, the Now, the government itself will set the says Robert Mattson , director of the DR. JAMES BETRES, associate pro­ most prestigious and difficult inter­ goals, and ask colleges to show how they Center for Educational Policy and fessor of elementary education, and DR. collegiate mathematical contest in the can meet them. Colleges must then show Management at Oregon . MICHAEL ZAJANO , associate pro­ nation," according to Dr. Frederick why they can meet them better than Although he "welco mes the competi­ fessor of psychology, mad!! a presenta­ Harrop of the mathematics and com­ other colleges. tion from other univer sities," Mattson tion entitled, "Matching Chi ldren 's puter science department. "The depart­ The Education Department has drawn expects the same ten schools will be re­ Cognitive Styles and Instructional Ap­ ment is certainly proud of these two in­ up a list of 26 priorities it proposes to selected for funding next year. proaches." dividual s." ask colleges to meet. The re search priorities, too, probably Th e change s weren ' t propo sed in won 't make much difference in the pro­ response to problem s with the current jects schools propose, he says. "But I regulations, Fischer says . have to say I just like the old system bet­ Letters --- ter." What's May I, 1984 Summer Issue of What's News News Dear Mr. LaTour : @ Thank you for your care and attention June 18 in doing the pre ss release and the article Rhode about the Fulbright awatded to me . Everyone ha s complimented the e x­ Island cellent job you have done. College Again my thank s. Do you need .... and parent participation is required. Sincerely, BOOKS WANTED: Donate book s Editor now for AAUW'S 41st Annual Book Open to children and stud ents, faculty Laurence J. Sasso , Jr. Sale on October 24, 25, 26,27. Call and staff. Enrollment is limited and ap­ 751-057 I. plications must be made before May 4. Associate Editor Lisa M. Godinho Please call 456-8154. George LaTour ROOM NEEDED: Male · out-of-state Staff student is looking for a place to stay here FREE: Dog to a good home. Mrckey a Peter P. Tobia, Photographer in Rhode Island for the summer. I'll be breed male; May 5, 1984 ~andsome year old mixed Ellen W. Hunt, Secretary takii;ig summer classes and working on friendly, gentle and neutered. Please call Rosemarie Abbruzzese, Typist campus. I'm willing to housesit (no 751-0571. · Dear Ms . Trombino, charge) or rent an inexpensive room. Student Staff Dates accommodations needed; Mon­ Life (WJ:rat's News carries classified advertis ­ Marisa E. Petrarca, Calendar fhe article on "Everyday day, May 21, to Sunday, July I, and History" (in last week's What's News) Tuesday, Ju­ ing as a service to its readers. Items Photo ass't. Saturday, July 14, through Mark Hitchcock, was very well done . I am pleased . It ly 24. Please call 456-8341 and ask for printed must be of direct interest to the Filomena Trombino, Writer managed to say just the right things David or Joanne. college community as judged by the News at Rhode Island about the course and gave some well ­ editor. No charge is made for the ads What's which may be run up to three times, (USPS 681-650 is chosen example s. 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Postmaster: Send address Exhibition Lobban wins grant changes to What's News at Rhode Dr. Richard Lobban, professor of an­ not been studied systematically and this Island College , News and May 10-25 thropology at Rhode Island College, has research for a 15 month period seeks to Inform ation Services, c/ o The been awarded a grant for $67,000 from have a deeper understanding of this the International Development Research urban infor­ Bureau , 600 Mt. Pleasant Ave ., Several Rhode Island College phenomenon as well as the Center in Ottawa, Canada . mal sector at large. Providence , R.I. 02908. graduating art students will display their the juried Senior Art Exhibi­ While serving as Visiting Head of the Dr. Lobban has returned to his per­ works at Unit, Social tion from May JO to May 25, Monday Urban Development manent position at RIC, so his successor DEADLINE through Friday in the Bannister Gallery Research Center, American University at the Social Research Center will coor­ of the Art Center. in Cairo, Dr. Lobban developed, wrote dinate the research, but Lobban will an anthropological Deadline for submission of copy Students will display works from each and negotiated return as a consultant mid-way through research proposal to study the Squatter and photo s is TUESDAY at 4:30 of the concentrations offered at RIC in­ the research and at the end sometime in cluding graphic design , painting, metal Markets in Cairo, Egypt where a very I 985 to complete the writing of the field p.m. large volume of sales of fruits and results and conclusions of the study. Tel. 456-8132 works, sculpture, fiber, ceramic s, and . vegetables take place in the "informal Lobban will be teaching a course on an-· Production by photography Bannister Galler y hours are 11 a.m. to sector." thropological field research methods this OBSERVER The economi c and nutritional impor­ fall at the college and he expects to in­ 4 p.m. Gallery is open to the public and has PUBLICATIONS free of charge. tance of th ese squatter merchants corporate hi s Egyptian experiences in this course.

' .. . '' ', ' ' • , , ' ~ ' • ' I What's News@ RIC; M·onday, May 14, 1984-Page 3 The Second Front Page What's News @ Rhode Island College Presidential spouses volunteer for th eir colleges National survey RIC's First F amily

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Question s of Great Lakes AASCU campuses, but Rhode Island College's "first family" "I really don't like to hear presidents' concerning "room and board" are to only 29 percent of those in the is provided housing as one of the fringe spouses complain about their lot in usually foremost in the minds of most Farwest. benefits attached to the position of col­ life," she-says, adding, "If they don't collegians when plotting the cost of their Among the reasons for entertaining, lege president as are many other like it ... get out." education, but that same query intrigues fund-raising is Number One in the academic first families nationwide. By "getting out" she doesn't president s of those same campuses when Farwest, whereas in New England And, like many of these first families, necessarily mean quitting the job as col­ scouting their own profe ssional pro­ student s are the priority audience, President David E. and Mrs. Arleene lege president or a college president's spects. respondent s said. New Englanders rank­ Sweet make their college-owned facility wife, but "getting out" and pursuing Often, one of the fringe benefits for ed the region s lowest in the amount of available for numerous social formal their own interests. the academic "job at the top" is en!ertain!ng done, with few university­ and informal function s in which Mr s. The AASCU noted that many univer sity-owned hou sing. paid services offered for tho se presidents Sweet take s a personal interest. presidential spouses (not always women) But sometime s a "free" house may be in university home s. But even without Despite the fact that assistance is pro­ "are more than likely" to be leading a a costly prospect, according to a recent univer sity support services, 100 percent vided her in the way of the college dining life of their own choosing with that of survey of 337 presidential spo uses, of the se sa me -presidents make their liv­ service (which assists from preparing "maintaining professional status" most which was compiled by the American ing quarters available to univer sity menus through the cleaning-up process) often cited. Association of State College~ and groups and about 60 percent to com­ as well as other college-based help, Mrs. Referring to the wives of college Universities (AASCU) . munity groups. Sweet spends considerable time and ef­ presidents, Mrs . Sweet says, "We all Examining the "Myths and Realities" Southwe st spouses reported the fort in the planning and carrying out of have different -responsibilities, depen­ inherent in a college or univer sity presi­ greatest number of univer sity functions each function as would any wife ·enter­ ding on the size, nature and location of dent's job, the survey contrasted the at both home and elsewhere, 57 · in taining in her home. our respective campuses." She noted prestige of the po sition with the con­ that some of the wives are paid and in­ straints of a fishbowl existence which af­ dicated she was in agreement with this fects family privacy, a spouse's career given that they often have to do al l the and leisure choices, and an around-the­ cooking, cleaning, etc. clock schedule of co nstant demands. "I have sympathy for them. That' Instead of rent, most of these oc­ not a very pleasant situation in which to cupants render payment with long hours be,'' she feels. of mandator y entertaining. Spousal Mrs. Sweet stresses that credit should resriondents cited an average of 44 be given to certain staff members at RIC event~ a year, most held in their homes, who "give (her) more help than many with a minimum of three hour s absorbed president's wives ·receive." She by each event. specifically cited Mrs. Kathryn M. While 75 percent of the surve y Sasso, .director of conferences 11nd respondenb (whose spouses head col­ special events,, and Mrs. Bernadette V. leges ranging from small , Massachusetts Small, staff <1-ssistantto the president, College of Art with 2,000 stu dent s, to who acts as q r~ceptionist for her and large, San Diego State University with takes a number of calls (R.S.V.P.'s and 34,000 students) reside in university the like). housing, more than half the occupants Mrs. Sweet, in addition to serving as must provide their own furnishings and hoste ss at many college-related func­ pay to insure them against damages tions conducted in her home, is active in from overeager partygoers. the community and pursues her intere ,1s And even if the hou se is gratis, the in painting which i s something, she in­ host and hostess are often expected to dicates, she wishes she could give more double as handyman , cleaning lady, time to. caterer, gardener and maintenance "Most of the (presidents') wives like engineer. Forty-three percent of the to think we have one talent or another and try to develop and maintain our own spouses said they were not reimbursed Others feel they are wives for the cost of food they provided for individuality. Mrs. Sweet who is familiar official function s, 50 percent reported only," says with the AASCU survey. President they did the catering chores and about PASQUALE SACCOCCIO cleaning as well. Sweet is a member of the AASCU and 20 percent did the Photo Montage by Dr. T. Steven Teg u utomatica lly a partici­ Organizers of the survey, which drew Mrs. Sweet "a are Professor Emeritus of Foreig n Languages pant." a surprising 54 percent response rate, rtaining fluc­ careful to emphasize the word "spouse" The Sweet's home ente rather than the traditional "wife" of a tutates according to the time of year, he fall, at the college president, since seven member says Mrs. Sweet. In t ho lidays, and in the spring are t he most institutions are now headed by females, Wins Tegu Polyglot Award hree or spouse commuting 2,000 active times with an average of "t with one male h. to his engineering job. four" p lanned occasions per mont "The most versatile linguist of the graduating class" at Rhode Island College This month, in additon, Mrs. Sweet Another myth dashed by the survey le Sac­ was that of the empty nester. Some 60 this year, according to the judges of the Tegu Polyglot Award, is Pasqua has planned to participate in or attend ions away from percent reported children still living at coccio of Cranston. 17 college-related funct home, but the surprising aspect was that Saccoccio, 29, a native of Itri, Italy, has mastered French and Spanish in addi­ the home. 41 percent of those offsprings were bet­ tion to English and his native Italian. Prior to migrating to the United States in One reason the Sweets don't entertain to Mrs. ween the ages of 18 to 29 years! Perhap s five years, more in their home, according 1977 he had attended the lnstituto Nautico, a naval college, for "because our house is not that today's job market is tight even for the ship for 20 months. After his Sweet, is graduating as a petty officer. He served aboard big.'' sons and daughter s of college university discharge he spent six months in London, Eng land, studying English. She fee ls that that, perhaps, is just as presidents . "There is a German proverb that says that anyone speaking two languages has "it Spouses are · not only married to the well, because if it was bigger the power of two people. On such basis, Mr. Saccoccio is an intellectually power­ wouldn't serve the purpose" of enter­ university or college president, but they taining college faculty, staff and are also joined to the job as the " lnstitu­ ful man," says Dr. T. Steven Tegu, professor emeritus of foreign languages. The lly by the RIC students "because they wou ldn't get ac­ tion 's second most visible public rela­ award was established by him in 1980 and is awarded annua quainted with one anot her" as they do tions officer," the survey notes. While Department of Modern Languages to the graduating senior who displays the now in the smaller, more intimate en­ no boards "formally" express their ex­ greatest proficiency in modern languages. A stipend of $50 accompanies the vironment. pectations of what a spouse's role award. In addition to the more organized should be, spouses are often interviewed Saccoccio plans to return to Italy this summer where he may continue his study events at the Sweet's home, Mrs. Sweet . when their mate is being considered for of foreign languages and work towards a Ph.D., reports Tegu. persona lly prepares breakfast for i nfor­ campus president. One male spouse was maf meetings, and on occasion par­ asked to provide a copy of a financial ticularly over holidays whe n classes are report on his business and a female "It -is not an institutional house. It's not in session -- they open up their home spouse was asked for her views on drink­ university-owned homes and 40 in private homes, versus New England homey and pleasant. The college has to international students "w ho need a ing. of the furniture, par­ While the stereotyped spouse poured spouses who averaged about half as provided some place to go in vacation periods." the first floor. The rest of it "It is an individual kind of thing. We tea and dwelt in her spouse's shadow, many in each type of hou sing. ticularly on is very much our home," (presidents' wives) all like to think we today's counterpart is more than likely In spite of the many hour s of being a is ours, so it sident's wife in an interview conscientious and doing our part, to be leading a life of his or her own "profes-sional spouse," some says the pre are with a reporter over a hol cup of coffee and whatever we do {here at RIC) seems choosing . Some 32 percent work, with respondents claimed they felt their ef, 1 Sweet' s kitchenette. sa~s Mrs. Sweet. "maintaining profes sional status" most forts remained invisible to university in the to be appreciated," the presidential search often cited as the reason, rather than faculty and board members. Yet one Referring to Mrs . Sweet said it "made it money. Like their mate s, they are highly spouse told of recognition for her efforts committee, Dance aerobics to me this was to be our home . If with 40 percent holding ad­ in the form of a pair of diamond earr­ clear educated, it would be because of vanced degree s . and 37 percent, ings presented by the faculty wives. we entertained, class starting commenting on the vital importance our desire to do so" and The Sweets undergraduate degrees. the 86 percent par­ of a spouse not only to her mate but to were in no way required to live Among all spouses, by the survey May 21 ticipate in volunteer activities, in addi­ his or her contribution to the campus, "fishbowl" existence cited of the American Association of State A dance aerobics class for those in­ tion to family and university demands . Roberta Ostar, author of the "Myths terested in an aerobic workout before Some 29 percent of those volunteering and Realiities" report added that, "A Colleges and Universities (AASCU). have the best of both worlds. I can evening classes will be offered by the are also employed. Eighty-four percent competent, active, dedicated-to-the­ "I do what I want to (in the way of enter­ Rhode Island College Recreation of the presidents also do volunteer work university spouse cannot compensate for Department from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. on an inadequate president, but any unhap­ taining) and have the help to get it done, for their community. and don't if I don't want to," explains Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays at Where you live does make a dif­ py, recalcitrant, disruptive spouse who Whipple Gym starting May 21. leaves a trail of bad feelings and dislike Mrs . Sweet who says that she enjoys her ference, the AASCU questioners found, role as a college president's wife and The fee is $24 for the six-week pro ­ citing a vast array of regional dif­ in university and community groups can gram. You may register at the recreation rapidly ruin a competent president's ef­ doe sn't feel any of the pressure one ferences. University-owned housing is might associate with it. office in Whipple Gym. Space is limited. provided to 84 percent of the presidents fectiveness!" Page 4-What 's New's @ RIC, Monday , May 14, 1984

FAMILY NIGHT AT THE COLLAGE CONCERT: John Leclerc on alto saxophone and Robert Boberg on piano (top) are seen as they perform 'Brazileira;' Presigent and Mrs. Arleene Sweet, who were the hosts for the evening, (above) greet Dr. and Mrs. Gehrenbeck; Francis Marciniak (right) conducts RIC Symphonic Band performing the Promenade from 'Pictures at an Exhibition.'

Fifth Annual Collage Concert: A Pictoral What's News@ RIC , Monday, May 14, 1984-Page 5

'GLITTER AND GAY' is sung by Diane Alexander, soprano (above) while David Sironen, Lori Phillips, Russell Rathier and Fred Scheff of the Sextet (left) per form 'Lucia di Lammermoor.'

What's News Photos by Mark C. Hitchcock • • ": t, - \ ( • r_1 11 • , ~ l '• Page 6-What's New 's@ RIC, Monda y, May 14, 1984 Co-op ed offers chance to work, (1) earn

continued from page I ing. graduate and the youngest person to She adds that Lachance works very Brian Lachan ce, a 21-year-old senior ever hold the po st he hold s. He is also well with parents just as he works well who will graduate from RIC on May 26, the only male on the administrative staff with his staff . is a cooperative education student this of the Woonsocket YWCA. "I can't imagine someone Brian 's age semester. According to MacMillin, his staff is doing what he has done and doing it so LaChance serves as director of day from his peer group or are older than he well. It' s because of the work that he did care and camping programs at the is. Some are college graduates. Some are here that he was given more and more YWCA of Woonsocket. He is responsi­ teachers. respo nsibi lity," MacMillin note s. ble for the management of an after Lachance agrees that it present s some In a paper which he presented at RIC schoo l day care set up . He carries out all sensitive issues. He finds its necessary to as partial fulfillment of his cooperative recruiting, designs activities, arrange s keep his personal and professional rela­ education requirements Brian wrote a bu s schedu les, and contracts and the tionships with his staff clearly separated. revealing comment. like. He presented a ta lk on the topic in his " I am ... very proud of myself," he A reside nt of 92 Sta r Ave ., Woo n­ cooperative education seminar at RIC. wrote. " I have examined the work I socket, and a graduate of Woonsocket " It' s an adjustment. You have to have done and reali ze the contributions I have made to my organization while balancing a full-time college course load . "I am grateful for having had the op­ po rtunit y to participate in such a valuable, eye-opening program. I highly recommend th·e Cooperative Education Program to a ll serio us working student s." Jeffrey Catlow, another RIC senior also found out that being a cooperative education student could be an eye­ opening expe rience. Twent y-two, Catlow lives at 8 Martha Road in North Smithfield . He attended high school there . " I think that it is benefi cal for me to A computer science major, Jeff is have found thi s out now rather than tak ­ working as a cooperative education stu­ ing a job with a compan y which would dent right on the RIC campus. not look favorably on me leaving soo n He is employed in the college's Cur­ after the y hired me. " riculum Resource s Center where he ha s He not ed that there are a wide varietv been developing a computer program. of applications of computer science. · " I'm developing a system to com­ " I'm sure I' ll use the experience oft he puterize the recent acquisitions list," ex­ past four years and my ability in pro­ plains the genial Catlow. gram min g somehow. His work has been to analyze the lists "I found out that it\ pretty normal which have been produced manuall y in not to know what you want to do when the past and to design a computer pro­ you're a senior . One of the place, I gra m to achie ve the same result. found that out was in the co-o p class by The Curriculum Resour ce Center is a talking to other student s." repo sitory of curri culum material s and textbooks which are used by both student s of education and professional teachers to stud y curriculum develop­ ment. Although he had heard about cooperative education in the past it was not unti l thi s semester that Catlow " finally decided to check it out." "I had the idea that this job would be a justifiable one as to what a co-op job should be -- related to the major and that s.on of thing." As was the case for Brian LaChance, Jeff Catlow found that participating in coopera tive education forced him to analyze the different aspects of his job, COOP ERATIVE ED UCAT ION is mak ing Brian LaC hance's job at the Woo nsoc ket how it affected him internally and how YWCA more meaningful. With him out side facilit y is colleagu e Jo yce Mac Millin . he was dea ling with it. "Dr. (Peter) Piccillo (the RIC facu lty High Schoo l, Lac hance wo rks at the leave the student in yourse lf behind . member directing the seminar) taught us YWCA 25 hours a week. He has been You have to separate your student per­ how to look at ourse lves in the midst of empl oyed there for four years. sona from your professiona l persona," everything that was going on around JO ANN WARR EN has headed the co­ " Wh en my five ho urs a day are up I he no tes. us," Cadow point s out. op educati on program for the last academ­ j ust can't qui t," says the personable '' I see growt h in Brian from when I For Catlow the intro spection produc­ ic year. She is enthu siastic about what it manage ment major. first came here," says MacMi llin. "As ed some self-know ledge which surpri sed can offer students. " I'd like to pursue a career in the time has gone on more and more respon­ him at first, but which he counts as ex­ hum an services in the area of personnel sibi lity ha s been placed on hi s tremel y valuab le. The opportunity to combine work and selection and traini ng, but I wou ld be sho ulders.' ' With only one summer of practical ex­ educationa l experience and to meet willing to expand to any organization The after schoo l day care program he perience outside the classroom, a job with their peers in a seminar situation where I cou ld use my accumu lated administers currently has a capacity of programming at Beth Israel Medical proved in different ways to be of know ledge. 25 students aged six to 12. In the sum­ Center in Newark, N.J., Catlow hadn't sub stantial' va lue to both Brian "T his job has definite ly been a terrific mer the camping program handle s more fully absorbed a sense of what a career in LaChance and Jeffrey Cadow. springboa rd." than 200 young people. the field of programming might be like . One allayed his concern that he wa Brian discovered cooperative educa­ "What has been beneficial about co­ " One of the reasons I got into the only one missing out on things which tion relative ly late in his underg raduate op is that I realized that 1'm not. the on ly cooperative education was becau se I his peers were doing while he wondered career at RIC. student working. You get out of class wasn't sure I wanted to be a program ­ whether he liad made the right decision . "If I had known of the program and think everyone else is staying there mer. The other discovered that it was all right ear lier I wou ld have taken advantage of (at RIC) having fun, but they're not," " In my learning contract I sta ted I to have seco nd thoughts about your it earlier. Because I spent so much time explains LaChance . could make this job into what I expected career choice ju st prior to graduation. in school and so much time at the "It was a real plea sure to meet other my future work environment to be." Dr . Peter Piccillo, associate profes so r YWCA I decided it was an interesting working students and to do some net­ He says he feels that he was able to ac­ of histo ry, conducts the cooperative way to mix the two worlds." working with them and see that I wasn't complish this and that his reac tion was a education seminar in which Catlow and He says that accepting the respon­ the on ly one." bit startling . Lac han ce are enrolled. sibi lity for working and studying "When I met Brian he was 18. I "Whal I found out was that I would '' There is a sense of community in simultaneously has taught him to effec­ thought he was between 25 and 30 then not want to do thi s 40 hour s a week," he that gro up which you don't get in tively budget his time. in his attitudes, says MacMillin. confid es. others. It is a good peer support group," "We've been very fortunate to have he says. him here and do what he's been able to " I think that depending on what the do and be in school at the same time," student is willing and ab le to bring to it, says colleague Joyce MacMillin, director it is literall y a growt h experience. You of program development for the can really see an evo lution which you YWCA. don't often see in a regular course. As a participant in cooperative educa­ "Some of my best teaching ex­ tion, Lachance has been required to perience s have been in coope rative keep a journal and document his work education." activities. He believes it has provided After conside ring the effect which him with valuable insights. participation in the program had upon "T he co-op helped me a lot," he Catlow and LaChance it is not difficult observes. " I'm able to look back and to understand Piccillo' s assessment. say thi all adds up to something. By Both the terms cooperative and educa­ putting things down on paper you can't non assume new connotations. forget them . It has made me more aware of what I do, what I need to do, how to organize what I do." Another dividend which taking part in cooperative education has produced for LaChance is that the enforced reflection on his emp loyment has answered some Next Issue questions for him. "Now that I'm graduating I'm wondering is this going to pay off. I DEADLINE skipped a lot of what is called 'college life ' to work. Co-op has forced me to is June 12 look at these question s and I have decid­ ed that yes it has been worthwhile spen­ JEFF R EY CA DOW FO ND OUT that sometimes you learn as muc h when yo u learn what ding four years working at the YWCA ." LaChance is the first non-college you don't want to do. ~ .h.afs New~ (QlRIC, Mo_nda!, May 14, 1_984-Page '. . Evans Memorial Lecture * COMMENCEMENT __ _ continued from page I mathematic s at RIC and a member of organization s, he is well known for his series inaugurated the class of 1959, will present the college work in support of "Toys for Tots" and with a 25th anniversary gift from that for the "Toys for Grenada" effort. tion and Practice .,-, class. He is active on the board of trustees of The Northeast Rehabilitation the Foundation for Repertory Theatre Association will honor the memory of Dr. Hanoch Livneh of the department Raquel E. Her11andez, president of Evans, former faculty the cla ss of 1984 will deliver farewell of Rhode I sland and the Rhode I sland the late Dr. John of counselor education, reports that the many member in the Rhode Island College final day of the conference will be remarks. Philharmonic Orchestra, as well as pepartment of Counselor Education, at Both graduate and undergraduate other Rhode Island organi zations. dedicated to the memory of Evans who Char les Shea began his career as a its I 3th annual regional conference May was the coordinator of the Rehabilita­ degrees will be awarded at the com­ 29-June I at Providence's Biltmore mencement ceremonies. The college teacher at Pawtucket High School in tion Counse ling Program at RIC. . He subsequently served as prin­ Plaza Hotel by inaugurating the first of Evans was killed in a motorcycle acci­ formerly held two separate ceremonies. 1936 Evans Memorial Two years ago they were combined into cipal of Slater Junior High School, prin­ what will be the John dent on June 17, 1983. of Pawtucket West Senior High Lecture series. The rehabilitation counseling pro­ one . This will be RIC's 129th spring cipal Dr. Kenneth Reagles of Syracuse gram at RIC is co-sponsor of the commencement. School, and Superintendent of Schools a nationally-renowned Clara Hieronymus, supported herself for the city of Pawtucket. University, memorial lecture series. RIC faculty, He retired from that post in 1976. In rehabilitation expert, will be the keynote staff and students are welcome to attend throughout her college career, presentation graduating from the University of Tulsa that year the city re-named West High speaker. The topic of his the session devoted to Evans which will School for him. will be "Contemporary Issues in be conducted from 9-11 a.m. on June I . at the age of 18. She also earned a Rehabilitation : Implications for Educa- master of social work degree at the He was named to the Board of University of Oklahoma. Regents for Elementary and Secondary In a long career in journalism she has Education in 1980 and became chair in served as a book reviewer, co-authored 1981. He held that post until retiring a book on William Faulkner's only play, from the board this year. Requiem for a Nun, and has free-lanced Shea has been an adjunct faculty Her goal is 'the Met' to several magazine s, especially on member at RIC through the years as well topics relating to arts and the theatre . as serving in that capacity for the continued from page 1 Currently, she is chair of the executive University of Rhode Island, Providence mus!c perfor~ance, but coul~n't compare to the first critical recognition she committee of the American Theatre College and the Rhode I sland Institute of Banking. received -- again -- by the Prowdence Journal and its music critic Edwin Safford Critics Association. Through the years she has won numerou s awards and He is a member of a wide variety of when on May 18 , 1983, the newspaper headlines in effect heralded "t he arrival': honors, including the Fisk University professional, civic and fraternal of this state's newest operatic hopeful with "NE' w MUSIC ENSEMBLE SOARS Humanitarian Award in 1983. In 1980 organizations. ON WINGS OF ITS SOPRANO." she received the Tennessee Governor's Shea is an alumnus of Providence The article pertai _ned to her performan ce the previous Sunday of three poems Award in the Arts. College. He earned a master' s degree in by Gunther Grass m the New Mu sic Ensemble of Rhode Is land' s program in Nashville mayor Richard Fulton once education from RIC in 1950. Roberts Little Theater. proclaimed June 6, Clara Hieronymu s Following the conferring of degrees . "I was reading t~e review in the new spaper while trying to drive and was so ex­ Day. upon the undergraduates and graduates love is In 1983 Fortune Magazine recognized (800 plus undergraduates and just over cited, I almost got mto an accident," confesses the talented singer whose 150 graduates) President Sweet will classical and operatic music. Stephen Hassenfeld's role in the Hasbro corporation when it termed the company deliver a charge to the graduates. ~er voice, poise and looks took her to the first runner-up position in the 1984 "t he leader in the toy manufacturing in­ After the main ceremony, receptions Mis s Rhode Island _ Pageant, an experience she says "was fun." " It was just dustry." will be held for the graduates at outdoor another ?utlet I t~ied ._The only rea son I entered was, hopefully, to get so me ex­ The Wall S1reet Transcrip1 named him sites arou nd the campus (weather per­ P?Sure (m Atlantic City) and, of course, the scho larship money. I met a lot of the best chief executive of the industry in mitting) . If the weather should be incle­ mce people," she says with a smile and shrug of her shoulder s. both July, 1982 and December, 1983 . ment the graduation ceremonies will be Nothing ventured, nothing gained. A member of the board of director s of held in the Walsh Center and receptions A graduate of Warwick 's Pilgrim High School, Diane says s he "really started numerous civic and philanthropic in various indoor location~. m';lsic traini_ng" when _she arrived at RIC in the fall of 1980 despite having taken private music lesso ns since age 15. She feels the co llege ha s given her "a very good beginning" for a career in music performance. Comme11:cement.Gala O_fcourse, s~e practice _sever~ ~ay (except Wedne sdays -- the one day she uses to _g1ver her v01ce a r_est) !n add1t10~ to her _formal studie s; ha s held a stead y job This year's Commencem~nt ·Gala on Friday , this semester as a typist with a Providence firm; and performs both professionally May 25, will include a reception ; sump'tuo us buf­ and in college-related productions. fet and entertainment in the way of a da_nce combo "I .t' s beei:i really tough this seme ster," she relates as she ponders the st udie s, from the Perry Borelli Orchestra featuring Rhode work, practice and performance she' s managed to work into the past hectic mon­ bland College's own Dolores ? Passarelli as ths. Her efforts have certainly paid off in a number of areas not the lea st of vocalist. which was her being named the Cantor Jacob Hohenem ser Aw~rd winner as the After a 6 p.m . reception in the Donovan Dining outstanding mu sic stuaen 711this year's senior cla ss as determined by the college' s Center Mezzanine, the buffet with Steamship music faculty. Round of beef, chicken Pontabla and crab salad Her typical day this semester began with office work "until my classes at RIC will follow in the dining center. White wine will be either at I or 2 p.m." After driving to RIC and attending classes until 6 or 7 p.m. served to compliment the meal. Kathryn M. Sasso, she would then rehearse "and then its go home and st ud y." PASSARELLI director of conferences and special events, assures Profe ssionall y, s he performs with the Providence Opera Theater, the Cabot that the college dining services plans to "puU out Street Players (on the East Side), and the New Music Ensemble of Rhode Island. all the sto ps" for this event, making it very much a gala one as in years In addition, she sings at numerous weddings throughout the year and "a lmo st past. every weekend in the summer," and does "a little cabaret" from time to time Tickets are $12.50 each and are now being sold at the Advancement and Sup­ where she performs pop tunes from musicals. port Center. Seating (at tables of eight) will be primarily unreserved. However, if At RIC she sings with the chamber singers and the chorus. In the past two a group wishes to reserved an entire table in the name of one in the party it may weeks, Diane performed in the college's annual Collage and Rita V. Bicho con­ do so. For reservations call Sasso at 456-8022. certs. In the former, she and the other performers received a standing ovation at the end of the concert. Indeed, the young soprano received enthusiastic applause after her two selec­ . h. /? I tions despite a request prior to the concert by Conductor Francis Marciniak that Say. . W h at ZS t ZS .. . the audience hold it s applause until the end of the rapid-fire performance s. It did not take a music critic's ear to appreciate the power, clarity and tone of by George LaTour Miss Alexander's thrilling crescendos in "Wanting You" from Sigmund Rom berg's New Moon or "Glitter and Be Gay" from Leonard Bernstein's Can­ Should _YOU ina~v~rtently wander into Dr. William R. Aho' s class in the Fogar­ ty Life Science bwldmg some Tuesday or Friday morning you might think you've dide. of horrors! Diane has one course more to take to fulfill her degree requirements before stumbled into a Video den or cabaret or chamber graduating next January. Between now and the start of classes in the fall, she will . The stl!d~i:its_ are doing projects related to their majors that call for con­ be preparing for the Senior Recital which is scheduled for the end of September, siderable m1t1at1ve and, by golly, they've been up to the task. Even the sociology while continuing to perform professionally as the occasions demand . professor who has years of experience in the classroom and considerable world up until this "Aftei: graduation I plan to take a year off from my studies but will continue to tra _vel to his credit has to admit he hasn't "seen it all" --- at least study voice with Mary Beck," a professional performer and member of the mu sic point. faculty here, and would one day like to obtain a master's degree in music from a f:or in~tance, Peter McCutcheon and Christopher Millettee, comp uter scie nce maJor s, invented a computer game they call "Caribbean Cruise" which involves conservatory. During her "year off," she also plans to "bra nch out to the Boston area," rough_ compute: graphics ofr~ap? of seven Caribbean islands, a moving asterisk, history of each work in repertoire, st udy languages, learn an entire opera, and take some audi­ and disp lay / pnntout capab1hty of background information and island . tions. (it) and market this to airlines or travel "I hope to audition for the Metropolitan Opera in their regional auditions," "I think they should patent the game could stand "a little refinement" she says. As one might expect, competition for a slot at the Met is keen. Diane companies," says Aho. Of course, market, but -- all in all -- it's pretty darn slick. report s that last year 72 hopefuls auditioned and were narrowed down to one. before its ready for the commercial This year they narrowed it down to three who mu st go to New York City and Or, you might chance to walk in while Diane Alexander, a music performance voice, is singing a compete with others from various regions across the country for a chance to per­ major who has won critical acclaim for her coloratura soprano or playing excerpts· of Puerto Rican music. with the world-famous opera company. folk song, showing a filmstrip form mid st of a heavy discus sion on Zombies and If you are chosen it means studying in New York City for awhile, but the Met Or, you could tmd yourselr m the the role of drugs in their crea tion. "opens many doors," assures Diane. Haiti," assures Aho . He dared a "It's a big step. If I could, 1 would have worked my way slowly (to this point)" "Yes. Zombies!!! They do exist, you know, in to read Elizabeth LaChanc~s "excellent research paper" on the subject she explains, realizing, perhaps, the opportunity has come to her soo ner than she reporter "Yo u '11chew your cigar to bits!" he warned the cigar-chomping writer. would have liked. you happen to faint -- no problem. You see, Elizabeth is a nursing major Residing with her parents, Robert E. and Elaine C. Alexander and two "If and can take care of you," comforted Aho. "No thanks," mumbled the reporter. brothers and sister in Warwick, Diane has liste ned to her father's advice to upon a reading of a short story told in the words of one prepare for an alternate career in case that of operatic performer doesn't come to Or, you could chance of the men accused of assassinating Dominican Republic strongman Rafael Tru­ pass. _s done in a manner almost as chilli_ng (as _that of the 'zombies) by "He's just worried. It's so hard to make a career (in opera). ·He feels I should jillo._ This i English maJor Deborah Kopel. Boy, those English maJors can write! have a back -up career, so I do. I'm a secretary," she says proudly. surprise and delight you as they are doing About that, Diane says she "loves to type" and perform other secretarial There are "many others" th~t mig~t Professor Aho, mcludmg a report on Santeria, lhe Cuban mix of duties but "only for a day or two and then I start to miss the stage. I think I was every week to and Roman Catholic religion s by Spanish major Caludio Montalban or born a ham," she laughs and quickly adds: "I can't wait to get back on stage African a pe~sonal anay!sis of ' 'Castrgymnastics; John who congratulated award Creative Publicity: dent affairs AIESEC, Industrial William Baird, director of athletics, Duarte, third in Long Jump and Steve recipients. RIC . president David E. Public Outreach: was the master of ceremonies. Approx­ Thulier fifth in the Javelin, were both Technology Club. Sweet also attended. WRIC. imately 250 persons attended the ban­ named to the All New England team, "I think it's the best idea the students Program of the Year: in the Best Class Activity: Class of 1987. quet at Donovan Dining Center. and Annmarie Gower took sixth have had," said Sweet of the awards I would like to summarize the pro­ 5,000 meters and was also named All Most Outstanding Faculty Advisor: ceremony. - Dr. Armand Patrucco; gram from the banquet, which will in New England. The idea was the brainchild of Stacey Chess Club year in sports at Class of 1984 - Rev. Marcantonio; Gold fact review this 1983-84 Individuals who competed at the Jenson, a sophomore at RIC and coun­ Key Society - Holly Shadoian; Kappa RIC. , regional level were G~er in cross chairperson of the Student (?rganiza­ were Epsilon - Sr. Maryann Rossi. The following individuals try; Tracey Garforth, Karen tions Committee. Others who aided Jen­ presented with senior plaques: Charlewood, Pam Wholey, and Darlene Ethno-Cultural: Latin-American Stu­ son in the production of awards night (LASO). Women's cross country (head coach Vieira in Gymnastics; and Gower, Lori Gabriel, Danielle dent Organization were students Kappa Delta Phi. Charles Sweeney; assistant coach Matt Jeanne Bertasavage, Melanie Toolan, Grise Scott Viera and Jan Kubik, acting Best Social Event: Hird) with a 23-8 record, awarded Ann­ Liz Ferri, Kim Allen, Herchen and associate dean of students/ director of marie Gower and Elise Herchen. The Sharon Hall in track. ' women's tennis team, with a sterling On the national level, RIC was well 12-1 record (coached by Rusty Carlsten) represented by Gower, \>lj)O ran in the awarded Beth Cosentino and Debra NCAA Division Ill, Cross Country Prize winner Fanara . Championships and placed 22nd. Gower Soccer (head coach Ed Rao; assistant became the first female All-American at coach Steve Lynch) was 3-10-3, and they Rhode Island College. This brought awarded Dave Robinson his senior pla­ about a well-deserved standing ovation que . in her honor. Annmarie has also Volleyball, 9-24 (coached by Jackie qualified in the 10,000 meter~ for _the Elmer and Kris Norberg) awarded to NCAA National Track Champ1onsh1ps. Karen Foss. The 17-9 men's basketball Teams were applauded for specia l team, coached by James Adams and achievements at the New England level; Dave Johnston, presented plaques to the women's tennis team was eighth the Mike Chapman and Eric Britto. gymnastics team was third, and the fenc­ Joe Conley, head coach of the ing team placed fifth. women's basketball team, with a 13-13 Regionally, both the men's and the· record, assisted by Nancy McLaughlin, women's basketball teams competed in awarded Ruth Harnois. the E.C.A.C. championships. Brian Hutchison of the wrestling Six other individuals were recongized team, coached by Rusty Carlsten and for their excellence in their sport. Eric Tim Clouse, helped in their J 1-8 record Britto, a member of the basketball team, and was awarded a senior plaque. Fenc­ joined the 1,000 Point Club at RIC and ing (head coach Tina Karacu s) with a 7-5 stands 20th out of 23 members. Basket record, awarded Celeste Desaulniers. ball player Michael Chapman ends his Head coach, Art Pontarelli, presented career fourth on the all-time-high­ plaques to Ken Medeiros and Domenic scorers list with I, 723 points. Paula Coro. Assisted by Jay Grenier, the Pistacchio hurled the first no-hitter in baseball team stands 10-15 with two RIC's softball history. games remaining. Karl Allaire joined the 100 Hit Club Men's track and field (coached by for RIC baseball. He is also on the Charles Sweeney, Matt Hird and Clarke 44-man roster for the U.S.A. Olympic Lowery) stands 2-3 for dual meets, and team. The final team of 25 members will they awarded Mike DeFusco. Women's be selected June I. With the members of track and field, (same coaching staff as the baseball team chanting "U.S.A." that of the men's track and field team) once again all of the banquet attendees presented plaques to Gower, Herchen, jumped to their feet in a great round of Mary St.Laurent, Donna Glad and Liz applause. Birney. The final award presentation of the Next, Baird recognized those in­ evening went to Gower. She was dividuals who represented RIC at the presented a special plaque of the All­ New England competitions through the American certificate and a watch, by Dr. national levels of competition. The David Sweet, RIC president. And for following athletes were outstanding at the final time that evening, one and all their respective New England Cham- stood and cheered Annmarie for her pionspips: . . outstanding achievements. Cheryl Serras, semi-finals, m tenms; To one and all, I wish the best for a wrestlers Jim Fernstrom, fifth, George healthy and happy summer. Macary, Scott Viera and Brian Hut- Annual Fund Phonathon The 1984 Rhode Island College an­ pace and the phonathon will be an im-­ nual fund phonathon is scheduled for portant factor in the eventual success of Monday through Thursday, June II to this year's fund drive. Thursday, The entire college community, facul­ 14, and Monday through photography by the Hall on the ty, staff, students, parents, and friends SAFE AIR: Photograph (above) was awarded second place in sports June I 8 to 21, in Roberts at the Marriott Long are asked to volunteer to give an evening UPI Newspapers of New England for 1983 in Division I at ceremonies RIC Campus. paneling to avoid two high The evening begins at 5:30 p.m. with a or two to call for Rhode Island College. Wharf in Boston on April 17. The referee is holding on to side school hockey players as they scramble for the puck in a playoff game between Mt. Saint buffet supper at 6:30 p.m. There is a The phonathon is a great opportunity in sports brief orientation and calling begins at to meet fellow members of the RIC Charles and Bishop Hendricken high schools. The photo also received third place Community and to help the annual fund photography in the Northern Short Course Print competition held last month in New Haven. 6:45 p.m. National Press Photographers Association, Region According to James E. Gilcreast Jr., to help Rhode Island College, said The competition was sponsored by the director of development, the annual Gilcreast. Please call Gilcreast at II. The photographer was Peter P. Tobia, college photographer, who took it while providing fund is proceeding at a record-breaking 456-8105 to volunteer. parttime coverage for the Providence Journal.

,' Calendar of Eve .nts - May 21 May 14 SATURDAY, MAY 19 MONDAY, MAY 14 Final Exams End. 8 a.m. - Final Exams Begin. TUESDAY, MAY 15 SUNDAY, MAY 20 Student Union 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Health Watch. 8 p.m. to midnight - Sounds From the 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. -Alcohol Informa ­ 10 a.m. - Sunday Mass. Donovan Dining Center. Basement. WRIC disc jockeys playing tion Table. Donovan Dining Center. Ballroom. live requests every Monday night. Ad­ Noon to I p.m. -Alcoholics Anonymous mission is 5011:. Student Union, 2 to 4 p.m. - Performance Based Admis­ MONDAY, MAY 21 Meeting. Student llnion, Room 304 Rathskellar. sions Program. Information Session. Noon - Mass. Student Union, Room Faculty Center. 304. . Cice­ 6:30 p.m. - Black Women in Film MONDAY TO THURSDAY, MAY ly Tyson in "The Autobiography of SUNDAY, MAY 17 7:30 p.m. • Informational and Scholarly 14-17 I p.m. - Health Watch. Program of RIC Local Honor Society. Miss Jane Pittman." Providence Public Student Union, Room 11 a.m. to Noon - Mass. Donovan Dining Center. Main dining area of Faculty Center. Library. 304.