SUMMER 2013 FRIARS WITNESS PAPAL HISTORY IN ROME ALSO IN THIS ISSUE: Breaking the Spring Break Mold • (Hall of) Fame and Friars PROVIDENCE COLLEGE MAGAZINE SUMMER 2013 04 EMBRACED BY HISTORY From students and faculty in Rome to former Vatican Ambassador Raymond L. Flynn ’63 & ’84Hon., the papal shakeup proved a startling time in history. 24 Really GREAT SPORTS The 2013 Athletics Hall of Fame class — eight athletes, a head coach, and an NCAA Championship team — is framed by one overwhelming trait: character. IN this ISSUE 12 03 SAVE THE DATE Regional & College Events 22 PC NEWS/BRIEFLY Recent College Developments 24 FRIARTOWN Athletics News & Features 32 CONNECTIONS Alumni News, Features, & Class Notes 47 IN MEMORIAM/DEATHS 48 THE LAST WORD Cover: Peter Macdiarmid / Getty Images News / Getty Images Note: New regulations and fees established by the U.S. Postal Service affecting the address lines on third-class mail have prompted the College to modify its addressing practices. As always, we welcome your feedback at editormagazine@ providence.edu. Time © Providence College 2013 FOR A BREAK? Providence College Magazine is published three times yearly by Providence College for alumni, parents, and friends. Think Spring Break means beaches, parties, and relaxation? Opinions expressed in Providence College Magazine do not necessarily reflect those of the entire College community. Hundreds of PC students say, “Not so fast!” Correspondence:
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