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This Book is brought to you for free and open access by the Newspapers at Digital Commons @ RIC. It has been accepted for inclusion in What's News? by an authorized administrator of Digital Commons @ RIC. For more information, please contact [email protected]. WHAT'S NE WS AT RHODE ISLAND COLL - EGE . Vol. 19 Issue 11 Circulation over 42,000 March 15, 1999 RIC chosen to lead 'technology ­ Foundation to infusion' into RI classrooms Honor Neri at Annual Gala by Shelly Murphy Secretary of State What's News Editor Langevin Honorary Chair

hode Island College is one of by Shelly Murphy only nine colleges or _univer­ What's News Editor sities selected to participate Rin a five-year, $9.9 million U.S. Department of Education The Rhode Island College Technology Innovation Award to Foundation will honor Joseph A. "infuse" technology into teacher Neri Jr., Class of 1969, president of preparation and K-12 schools. The the RIC Foundation, for his out­ goal is to better prepare current and standing service and dedication to future teachers to use educational the College on technology to improve their stu­ Friday, April 9, dents' learning results. at its 10th The Virtual Professional annual gala to Development School Consortium is be held at the the first national experiment to Providence develop a "technology infusion Biltmore Hotel. model" by which schools and teacher Secretary of education programs collaborate State James R. intensively to improve meaningful Langevin, Class use of technology by current and of 1990, is serv­ future K-12 teachers, as stated in ing as the hon­ the grant abstract. The basic orary chair of premise behind the Consortium is the event, which J. NERI that while the ongoing technology raises funds for honors scholarships. explosion creates opportunities to Neri has been an active alumnus improve students' learning, the THE VIRTUAL HIGH SCHOOL: Raymond Rose, director of the Educational since 1980, having served as the schools and teacher preparation pro­ Technology Laboratory of the Concord Consortium, talks to educators in Alumni Association's secretary from grams have been unable to keep pace the Mann Hall Technology Center during a conference March 6-8 . (What's 1984 through 1986, and its president with the rapid changes. News Photo by Gordon E. Rowley) from 1986 to 1988. That year he was "New uses of technology that are cited as the 1998 Alumnus of the proven to raise students' learning Year by the Association. He became results are fine, but they don't mean ers is difficult because most teacher the states of Connecticut, Maine, _ a Foundation trustee in 1986, serv­ anything unless we ensure that educators and other teacher train­ Massachusetts, New Hampshire, ing as a member of the board before today's and tomorrow's teachers ers themselves understandably have New York, Vermont, Washington, taking the helm of the Foundation know how to use them to better serve limited familiarity with educational and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The as president in 1997. their students," said Robert technologies since they are so new." nine teacher preparation programs "Joe has led the Foundation McLaughlin, director of the The grant provides funding and have partnered with a total of 30 through a period of tremendous Montpelier, Vt.-based National support to college-school partner­ rural and urban K-12 schools, many growth and change. Under his lead­ Institute for Community ships, collectively referred to as the of which serve large percentages or ership, the Foundation has initiated Innovations, which directs the grant. national Virtual Professional numbers of economically disadvan­ a self-evaluation and a strategic "Yet the task of training current Development School Consortium taged children, to collaborate on the planning process to set goals for the teachers and preparing future teach- (VPDS). In addition to Rhode Island, next five years. His dedication and consortium partners are located in See Technology infusion, page 8 enthusiasm have been instrumental in helping the Foundation continue its record-breaking successes over Rhode Island College gets down to businessthe past two years," said Marguerite In Brown, director of development and Greater Providence Chamber of Commerceexecutive director of the Foundation. their "His experience and familiarity with Business EXPO '99 the Alumni Association has fostered own Tuesday, March 16 - Wednesday, March 11 a closer connection between the Foundation and the Alumni 10 - 5 P.DI. Association, resulting in combined words ... gifts for faculty research and other initiatives." SarahE. Brown See Foundation, page 4 Class of 2002

Recipient of: RIC Alumni The Century Freshman Award in Retrm;pect

There are many reasons why I As World War I rages in wish to attend Rhode Island College. Since the early 1900s my family has Visitus at Booth 1118 Stophr and register winto prizes! Europe, RIC's Clara Craig been attending what is today known Joinus at the RIC booth tor Business After Hours reception goes overseas to study a rev­ as Rhode Island College. Wednesdav,5 p.m. olutionary method. See story, See Alumni scholarship, page 4 page 3. Page 2- What 's News , Monday, March 15, 1999 In Memo ri um - The Way We Were ... Form er director of grants Th is p opular item in What's News will continue this year in order for you to be able to revisit your alma mater with a selection of photos from the past - the College's past, whethe r the cu rr ent era (Rhode Island College) or past eras (Rhode Island College of Joh n 'Ja ck' O'Neill Ed ucation or Rh ode Island State Normal School). We invite your contribution of old photos, along wit h sufficient infor mation about each such as who's in the photo and what they are John C. "Jack" O'Neill, 71, of Providence doing, the year it was taken and p lace (if possible). In t he meantime, we'll continue search­ College, URI ing our files for interesting pictures of past College life. Kingsville, Texas, and formerly of South Kingstown, a former director (Extension of the Bureau of Grants an d Division), the Sponsored Projects at Rhode Island S t a t e College, died March 3 at Christus University of Spohn Shoreline Hospital, Corp u s N ew York at Christi, Texas, after an illness. He New P a ltz, an d was t h e hu sb an d of Sandra L. Texas A&M Rexroat. U n ivers i ty, He had joined the RIC faculty in Kin gsvi lle. Sept em ber of 196 9 as a n assistant H e w as a past pr ofessor of English an d held several p resi d e n t of "JACK O'NEILL othe r po sit ions dur ing hi s te nure , O'Neill Oil Co. in (file photo) including gran ts director , coordina­ Peac e Dal e. tor of pr ogam d eve lop me n t a nd Whil e i n South Kingstown he had r esearch, an d sp ecia l assistant t o bee n a ctive in civic affairs, serving the vi ce pres i d e nt fo r coll e ge on t he school committee , planning advancement and support , retiring board and chamber of commerce. in Jun e 1985. He had had prior state He was a member of the South service, servin g at one time as Title I County Jaycees , South Kingstown (Higher Education Act ) dir ector for Lions Club and the Elks, and a char­ the State of Rhode Island. ter member of VFW Post 1. Born in Providence , a son of the Besides his wife, he leaves a for­ late John C . and Eugenie M . mer wife, Jean (Carlson ) O'Neill of (Faubert ) O'Neill , he wa s a Navy Wakefield; five sons, John C. O'Neill veteran of World War II, serving III of Lacey, Wash., Steven 0. O'Neill with the Seabees in Okinawa, and of Litchfield, Conn., Michael S. later with tl ie unit responsible for O'Neill of Narragansett, Kevin R. building the Navy installation ·at O'Neill of Jamestown and David B. Guantanamo Bay , Cuba, during the O'Neill of East Providence; two Korean War. daughters, Meredith A. O'Neill of He was a 1954 graduate of the Colchester, Vt., and Amy A. O'Neill University of Rhode Island , and was of Kingsville ; two brothers, former president of his class . He was a state Sen. William C. O'Neill of member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon Charlestown and M. Robert O'Neill Fraternity. He received his master 's of Peace Dale ; a sister, Arlene Walton degree and pursued doctoral studies of Charlottesville, Va.; 17 grandchil­ at the University of Connecticut. dren and a great-grandchild. He had taught language and liter­ A graveside service was held in St. ature at RIC, Amherst College, the Francis Cemetery, Peace Dale. HAIR, BEAUTIFUL HAIR seems to be a big part of the fashion statement Naval War College in Newport, G.L. on this spring day back in the 1970s. Long tresses, mustaches, side­ burns and, of course, bellbottoms were de rigueur for students with spring fever relaxing on the Adams Library lawn. (file photo) School mathematics in the 21st century to be discussed

Focus on Faculty and Staff "The Vision of School Mathematics ing, learning, assessment and tech­ in the 21st Century" will b_e dis­ nology, the NCTM draft is organized cussed at Rhode Island College in across grade levels and addresses Mary M. Cloud University, gave the results of sessions March 24 and April 7. both content and process. Sullivan, assis­ a national study they conducted that Sponsored by the Department of Teachers from various Rhode . examined the status , of current pro­ tant professor of Mathematics and Computer Science Island schools K-12 and RIC faculty mathematics fessors of school administration and in conjunction with the Rhode Island are invited to attend. and educational principals and the nature of their Mathematics Teachers Association studies, made a collaborations. Demographic and The sessions, both from 4-5:30 p.m. presentation mobility data for purposes of deter­ and the Association of Teachers of in the President's Dining Room in entitled "So mining future professor opportuni­ Mathematics in New England, these Donovan Dining Center, will address Many Discrete ties in school administration pro­ discussions will focus on adapting respectively the topics "The Paths Pass grams was reviewed. Particular mathematics teaching to future Developmental Perspective: through Pascal's attention was given to the principal needs . Elementary and Middle School Triangle" as shortage, principals' roles in admin­ The feedback from the sessions Grades and The Content/Process , and part of the Teachers Leading istrator preparation programs willbe incorporated into a response Perspective. Teachers Program on Discrete how professor-principal linkages can to the National Council of Teachers Mathematics held at Boston College be improved and expanded. of Mathematics (NCTM ) which is The discussion groups will be led March 6. It was sponsored by the Douglas G. draft i ng a document , Standards National Science Foundation. Furton, a ssoc i­ by member s of the Mathematics In her talk to teachers from grades ate professor in 2000 : Principles and Standard s for Education Committee, including 6-12, Sullivan discussed how the th e Dep a rtm ent School Mathematic s. math profe ssor s James E. Bierden, diagonals of Pascal's triangle are of Ph ysi cal Gu i d e d b y six pri n cipl es t h at Arthur F. Smith , Ann E. Moskol and connected to higher dimensions in Scie n ces, an d a dd ress eq u ity, curri cu lum , teach - Mary A. Sulli van , department chair. geometry , and illustrated through RI C st ud ent "hands-on " problem solving and J ack L aiho , with manipulatives the relationship to Ad olf Witt of t h e recursion and function s in algebra . U n iversity of WHAT'S NEWS Anne E. S. Carty, DNSc , RN , pro­ Tole do, recently AT RHODE ISLAND COLLEGE fessor of nur sing wa s named t h e submitted for 1998 Academic Nur se Educ at or b y publication in . L\iireet~r~:~~ ~nd .p;~- ~atioll~: C~);tz~fert~ '"1: the Rhod e I slan d S tate Nurses the Astrophysical Journal a paper Editor:Shelly Murphy , Association at its recent ann u al con­ entitled "The Amount of Interstellar Carbon Locked in Solid AssociateEditor: George La Toor . · vention in Fa lmouth, Mass. 1 professor of Hydrogenated Amorhous Carbon." William Holland , Staff:_Pauline McC~rtney, l{v~M Pto?essin~ .supervisor; Gbrd~n E. RowJ~y1 Photograpfw; schoo l a dministration in the Laiho's senior honors project consti­ t Cynth1aL So~sa;Wrner/TechnrcaJ Assistant; lStroberJy Sl)erm~, Student Grapbie De ,mgner ud ies, tuted a major section of this paper. Depart men t of E ducational St What'sNews .at RhodeIsland College (US681~650}is pub]ished biweekly by Rhode island The remainder of the work was com­ presente d a Coll~gf:lOffice of :Newsand PubH_c Relations, 600 Mt Pfee;saritAve ,, Providence,RI 02901}. lt is from NASA and paper Feb. 27 at pleted with support pubhshedthroughout the academicyear except durtng semester breaks, P-erioqjcajs pos tagep aid t h e N ational the RIC Faculty Research Fund. at ProVidanc!;l.RJ , The paper is a follow-up to one 1 A ssocia t ion of to \:'1/h S c h o o · 1 entitled "Silicon N anoparticles: PostmastepSendad'dress :obanges 600Mt. Rlflasa:nt Ave., ... icfenca,RJ s Princip als Source of the Extended Red andPuWic Relations, Conf eren ce in Emission?" p ublished a few months f?ea~line: Deadline forsubmlss1bn of copy and ptiptos 1s rioortcihe rrktay tw ' ·· New Orl e an s. earlier in the J ournal. As a result of !10afion date. · % Holland , in col­ th es e r ecent work s, Fu r ton h as been T!lepho.... 1}-4 56~ in vited to gi ve a colloqu ium at the f!'t\){4QcH laboration with ,:!,;; NASA Am es R esearc h Center in San Prof. Charles Pnntmg~TG! ~ Moore of St. Francisco in April. What's News, Monday, March15, 1999 - Page 3

Fewer new students obviously meant the Rhode Island Normal School to She spent about four months study­ by Shelly Murphy fewer graduates. In addition, the Rhode Island College of ing directly under Dr. Maria What's News Editor wartime jobs had opened doors for Education. Montessori, with whom she devel­ more lucrative positions thereby Amidst all of this turmoil, the oped a lifelong friendship. depleti°'g the pool teaching candi­ report at the close of the decade Montessori visited the College and In the final year of the 20th cen­ dates. barely mentions what may have was honored at a reception. tury, What's News is providing a The College itself was not immune been one of the most significant As a result of her studies, an glimpse of the College from each to the shortage. "The pressure of war developments in education at the experiment to introduce the decade. This is the second install­ time has induced several cities and College up to that time - the intro­ Montessori method was initiated in ment. towns in Rhode Island to advance duction of the Americanized the Normal School's Observation teachers salaries to such an extent Montessori method of teaching. The Department. The experiment, which With the First World War raging that some are now paying salaries theory and methods course taught Craig details in a 1919 publication across Europe during the second higher than those paid in the Normal by "~iss Craig" was merely listed as called "The Beginnings of Reading decade of the School ... ,"the report states. one of about 20 classes offered in the and Writing in the Rhode Island 20th Century, Normal School," things were very was so successful different from that it was what they are expanded. today for the Craig, who world in general eventually became - and for Rhode Dean of the Island College, College, was one then known as of the first to the Rhode Island introduce the Normal School. Montessori As evidenced System of educa­ by the 49th tion in the country Annual Report when she reorga­ to the General nized the Henry Assembly, the -Barnard School, Trustees of the according to inf or­ College were ma tion published grappling with in her obituary in issues of enroll­ the Evening ment declines, Bulletin on Jan. teaching stan­ 25, 1943. She lec­ dards, facilities tured extensively improvement throughout the needs, and country and con­ severely limited tributed to state budget national publica­ appropriations tions on educa­ tion: The for the College. "C~aig" in Craig Lee com­ Many poten- mends her contri­ tial college stu- . . butions to the dents were MONTESSORI VISITS: In 1913, Dr. Maria Montessori visited her protege Clara Craig, at the College where an expert- College. The overseas serv- ment using the Americanized Montessori method of teaching was ongoing. building was ded- ing their coun- icated in 1958 to try and many of honor Craig and those who were still on the home­ In addition to seeking summer session. The Trustees report Mary M. Lee who succeeded Craig front had to delay their studies in salary provides no indication of anything as director of training. order to work to support their fami­ increases, the Trustees reiterated a proposal for a new building to relieve out of the ordinary. In 1919, when the "experiment" lies and to keep national production overcrowding in the existing A closer look at reports from the was still quite new, Craig states the up. A significant drop in enrollment struc­ ture, which had been built 22 years Rhode Island Normal School for that purpose simply in her annual report during the early years was exacer­ before during which time bating what was already being enrollment had doubled, the report states. termed as a "crisis" in public educa­ They also suggested changing tion due to a shortage of teachers. the name of Lectures address standards in education The issue of Performance to the need for contextualized stan­ Standards will be addressed in a dards. His lecture will be thought three-part distinguished lecture provoking in a time when standards series this spring. Rhode Island seem to be so universally accepted. College and the Rhode Island The lecture will include a discus­ Center for School Leadership are sion as well as a question and co-sponsoring the series on the answer period. A reception will fol­ issue of National Standards which low. school leaders (including teachers) The second lecture, scheduled for are realizing more and more as they April 28 at 4 p.m., will be presented try to incorporate these within the by Deborah Meier, a renowned edu­ local school context. cational leader and former princi­ Nationally renowned scholar and pal who has founded innovative author on education leadership public schools in mostly poor poor, Thomas Sergiovanni will present mostly minority East Harlem, New HANDS-ON LEARNING: Children discover the wonder of agriculture in a the first in the series on Thursday, York. These schools include a high 1910 Americanized Montessori method classroom. March 11 at 4 p.m. in Gaige school that graduated 90% of its Auditorium. In his lecture, entitled students. She will present her out­ same year reveals a different story to the Principal (President) John "Layered Standards and Shared spoken, unabashed views about - one of daring, innovation and Alger, "It is our effort to make this Accountability," Sergiovanni will what makes schools work. She has dedication. In 1913, when most school a real children's school, address the new National serious concerns about rigidity that Americans overseas were probably whose environment will stimulate Performance Standards "craze" and can come from standards. yearning to come home and the worthy child tendencies and project the need for schools to be boned by The speaker and the date for the states' were reeling from sending so right child interests." common ideas, what the calls "the third lecture, which is currently many citizens overseas, the state of Maybe things weren't so different frame and glue standards" within slated for late May , are being final­ Rhode Island sent Clara Craig to in the first decade of the century the mosaic of the school and com­ ized now. Italy to gain information and bring afterall. munity. The cost is $50 for one lecture or it home. Research materials and pho­ These unique standards need $135 for all three lectures . If you She wasn't sent as a top secret tographs furnished from the Rhode more localized assessments to will to bring your classes , please agent to spy on an ally. She was sent Island College archives with the address the unique standards call about student rates. For more to observe the then-controversial assistance of Marlene Lopes, special (requirements) of leadership at information, call Nancy Sullivan at Montessori System of Child Culture. collections librarian. school sites. Sergiovanni will speed 421-0650. CEUs will be available. Page 4- What's News, Monday, March 15, 1999 Foundation Gala raises funds for honors scholarships Continued from page 1

Neri will also be recognized at the Gala for his service to the Johnston School system from which he is retir­ ing this spring. He has worked for the school system for 30 years, 21 as an English teacher at the Johnston High School and 9 years in adminis­ tration at the high school. He is retir­ ing from the position of Assistant Principal for Faculty, Curriculum, and Instruction at the high school. Many of his colleagues in Johnston are planning to attend the Foundation Gala to honor his total commitment to education. "We are pleased to be able to honor Joe with a public thank you at this event and to share in his recognition for 30 years of service to education in Rhode Island. It is appropriate that the spotlight shine on both his pro­ fessional and volunteer contributions to education on the night that the Foundation sets aside to honor indi­ viduals while we raise scholarship funds for star students," Brown said. The proceeds of the annual Gala help support honors scholarships to assist the College in attracting and retaining Rhode Island's best and brightest to attend school in their MAKING PLANS: The Rhode Island College Foundation's gala committee met Feb. 11 in Roberts Hall to plan its home state. The Gala and other 10th Annual Gala, to be held April 9 at the Biltmore in Providence. This year's honoree is Joseph Neri, Class of Foundation events, such as the golf 1969 and president of the Foundation. From left are (seated) Mary Juskalian; Corinne Calise-Russo, committee tournament slated for August 10, chair, Class of 1985; Suzanne Augenstein, Class of 1997; and Emily Smith. Standing: Mary Davey, Class of 1941; support the Honors Program scholar­ Jeanne Rose, Class of 1962; Lena Cosentino, Class of 1949; Joseph Neri, Foundation president, Class of 1969; ships Last year over $80,000 was and Elena Leonelli, Class of 1942. Missing from photo are Joseph Abbate, Clas"sof 1974; Rep. Joanne Giannini; awarded to deserving students. Theresa Howe, co-chair; Louis Marciano, Class of 1960; Rep. Frank Montanaro; Isabel Picozzi; and Kim Casci, "Since over 92 percent of our stu­ representative from Secretary of State James Langevin's office. (What's News Photo by Gordon E. Rowley) dents are residents of Rhode Island," Brown noted, "these scholarships are an investment in the future of our Theresa Howe, of Providence; Joseph of Cranston; Isabel Picozzi of North reception at 6:30 p.m. followed by state. About 25,000 Rhode Island Abbate, Class of 197 4, of North Providence; and Emily Smith of dinner, entertainment and dancing College alumni live and work in our Providence; Lena Cosentino, Class of North Providence. at 7:30 p.m. To obtain tickets or to state currently." 1949, of North Providence; Mary The gala will include a live and donate an item for the auction, con­ The Planning Committee members Juskalian of Providence; Elena silent auction and entertainment by tact Suzanne Augenstine at 401- for the 1999 Gala are: Co-chairs Leonelli, Class of 1942, of Ray Edwards Orchestra. Tickets are 456-8118 or Lynn Vinacco at 401- Corinne Calise Russo, RIC masters Providence; Louis Marciano, Class of $70 per person. The event, which is 456-8087 in the Rhode Island in 1985, of North Providence, and 1960, of Cranston; Frank Montanaro black tie optional, begins with a College Development Office.

RIC gets grants to train math teachers Smolski to give first Laudati Endowed

Rhode Island College has been Ann E. Moskol, professor of mathe­ Memorial Lecture awarded additional funding of matics, provides training to seven $20,000 from the National Science high school mathematics teachers in Rhode Island lished in 1998 within the RIC Foundation as a sub-grant through technology, geometry and the use of College Prof. Foundation by the family and the Institute of Advanced Studies to manipulatives in the classroom. Emeritus friends of Caroline A. Laudati to continue support of a project called A second grant will provide direct Chester E. support an annual lecture under the Park City/IAS Mathematics funding for similar training of seven Smolski will aegis of the Feinstein School of Institute. additional high school teachers this · deliver the first Education and Human The award, with this additional summer in the Park City annual Caroline Development. funding, totals $40,000 for the period Mathematics Institute Teaching A. Laudati Laudati was a teacher and princi­ July 1, 1998 through June 30, 2000. . Program, also under the direction of Endowed pal in the Providence school system The project, under the direction of Moskol. Memorial for 46 years. She was principal of Lecture Veazie Street, Berkshire Street and Tuesday, April Valley View schools in Providence Alumni scholarship 6, at 4 p ..m. in the RIC Faculty before retiring in 1970. Center south dining room. She had received her teaching cer­ Continued from page 1 Title of the lecture is "You, Your tificate from the Rhode Island Students and Population: A Normal School (now RIC) in 1924, My great grand aunt, Mary .G. This, however, is not my sole rea­ Geographer Looks at Census 2000." and her bachelors in education in McCarthy, graduated around 1910 son for choosing RIC. A reception follows. 1960 and masters in education in from what was then Rhode Island Two summers ago, I toured the Smolski retired in the spring of 1964, both from RIC. State Normal School. She went on to RIC campus and was very impressed 1995 as the senior faculty member Establishment of the fund comes teach special education at Nathan with the kind and friendly attitude at RIC with 42 years of service dur­ as a tribute to her far-reaching Bishop School until retiring in 1966. expressed to me by everyone that I ing which time he was credited with impact on education in Rhode Island Another great grand aunt, Carla encountered. Everyone made me having a profound effect on students, and her commitment to thousands of McCarthy Raferty, had graduated feel as if I belonged at RIC. teachers and the community at students over four decades. from the Normal School at the turn I realized then that this was a large. The areas to be covered by the of the century. She then became an place that I could easily call home A professor of geography and annual lecture reflect Laudati's administrator in the Providence for the four years I would be attend­ director of Urban Studies for 20 areas of interest and should rotate school district. ing college. years, he was and continues to be a as topics. They are education, geog­ In later years my grandmother, C. RIC is about a half hour away prolific contributor of articles to the raphy/environment and music. Leona Brown, graduated from RIC from my home, so I will be far local news media on urban affairs. The lecture is free and open to the with a bachelor of science degree in enough away that I will be able to The endowed lecture was estab- public. vocational education. enjoy campus life but close enough Although I am not yet certain of to return home should I feel the what my major will be, I am sure need. Admissions Spring Party that it will involve education. I wish Finally, small class size is impor­ to continue the legacy of successful tant to me. 'Fiesta family graduates. The average class size at RIC is From the experiences of members The Admissions ~pring P8;rly for students who have been accepted for the much the same as the size of most of 1999-2000 academic year will be held on Sunday, April 11 from 2 to 4 p.m. of my family and from speaking to my classes in high school. With all teachers at my school, I have come to on the Rhode Island College campus. This year's theme is Fiesta. the changes that will occur when I . Stu?ents and th~ir families will have the opportunity to talk with faculty believe that there is no better college graduate from high school, it is reas­ for someone interested in education m their chosen maJor or area of interest and RIC staff and current students. suring that some things will remain For more information, contact the admissions office at 456-8234. than RIC. the same. What's News, Monday, March 15, 1999 - Page 5 International student finds educational system and the U.S. itself to her liking

by George LaTour systems . At home in Lagos As in th e United States , students What's News Associate Editor At home in Lagos, Toyin used to do who graduate from high or secondary many of the same things young col­ school go on to college. But the simi­ lege-age people do in the U.S. larities end there . Dialogue on oyin Ogundipe, an interna­ "I used to roller skate, hang out Education in Nigeria is "mo st ly with friends, watch movies - basi­ Diversity to explore tional student at Rhode free ...you just pay for your accommo­ Island College, speaks the cally the same as here, just a differ­ dations" but in Nigeria "once you the cost of racism king's English which you ent crowd of friends," she says. T enter college you're on your own." In Nigeria "the government kept The fourth annual Spring might not expect from a foreign stu­ "It's up to you (as a student )," dent who is not from England. closing down the universities" but event sponsored by the Rhode points out Toyin, who attended col- . But this native of Nigeria on the unlike many Nigerians who go to Island College Dialogue on lege studying industrial chemistry west coast of Africa speaks the study in London, she decided to come Diversity Committee is sched­ English Ian- . to the United uled for Wednesday, April 21, in guage beauti- r------, States. Gaige Hall. The featured speaker fully. Her enun­ · "I had heard good is John Bracey, professor of ciation is precise; and bad about the Sociology and African American her diction cor­ United States ," she Studies at the University of rect. says, adding , "I was Massachusetts-Amherst. He will She puts scared about going address "The Cost of Racism to native Rhode to New York where White America" from 12.30 to 2 Islanders to I heard everybody p .m. Related workshops will fol­ shame in that had a gun. " low. regard . She says being The event is free and open to It is under­ the "baby in the the public. For more information, standable when family ," her mother contact the Dialogue on Diversity one considers didn't want her to · Committee co-chairs Carol that Nigeria was leave for the United Shelton, professor of nursing, at once a British States. "She didn't 456-9641; Joe Costa, director of colony and today want to let go." student support services, at 456- its 108 million When she came 8237; or Amrit Singh, professor people remain an to the U.S. about of English at 456-8660. English-speak­ two years ago at ing country . age 21, she moved Of course, in with an uncle in there are native Providence and Information dialects from the chose to attend RIC Systems Career three major mainly because of tribes - Yoruba, its proximity to her Night is March 30 uncle's house. Ibo and Hausa - An Information Systems and any number "When I first got here in September, Career Night will be held of sub-dialects. Tuesday, March 30, from 5:30- The common­ I stayed home for the first three 7:30 p.m. at the Rhode Island ality of the College Center for Management English lan­ months and didn't go out," she admits . & Technology in Whipple Hall guage is not the Th e reason : t oo 102. . only similarity cold! · Sponsored by RIC and Aurora Toyin and You see, Nigeria Technologies, it is a chance for Nigerians in gen­ is tropical "all year students and prospective employ­ eral share with 'round" and getting ers to get together and exchange many people in used to Rhode information. Students are asked the United Island weather to bring resumes in preparation States. took some doing. for meeting with representatives She is from the various firms attending Christian, one TOYIN OGUNDIPE in traditional Nigerian dress. (What's News Photo by- She had to buy Gordon E. Rowley) some warmer to discuss jobs and/or intern­ of three major clothing for a ships. religious sects for two years in Lagos, a metropoli­ start but even that didn't p_revent RIC alumni also are welcome. in Nigeria, the other two being tan city. "The professors go in and her from developing pneumonia her Students have been invited Muslim and "traditional beliefs" lecture and then are gone. All study­ first year in Rhode Island. from Bryant, New England Tech, such as the god of thunder, the god of ing and research is entirely up to Asked if she had ever seen snow the University of Rhode Island, rain and the god of harvest, demon­ you." . before, she replied "only on TY." She Roger Williams University, Dean strating that Nigeria is, perhaps, Whereas, in the United States the ~ays about snow: "It looks beautiful College, the Community College even more diverse than the U.S. faculty is "definitely more accessi­ when I'm indoors" and laughs. of Rhode Island, Ocean State "There has been a large movement ble." She began her studies at RIC in Computer Institute and toward Christianity in the past few "In the United States (at RI.C), January of that year- taking a bus Providence College in addition to years because of the trouble that's there's incentive to learn and more to and from RIC - studying com­ RIC. been going on. People are turning to practical know ledge is available, not puter science and information sys­ About 50 larger companies and God for help," says Toyin. tems . technology firms have been invited, reports Lori A. Martin, "What impressed me most was the Beat-up old car the career planning and place­ It wasn't long before she acquired ment officer for the Center for educational system and the professors' "a little beat-up old car" which she Management & Technology. uses to get back and forth and, Any businesses which haven't concern for how well the students hence, avoid waiting in the cqld for been contacted and that wish to busses. attend should call her at 456- are doing." - Toyin Ogundipe . She was impressed with RIC right 9637 for a registration form. from the start. - . There is a $25 fee for businesses "What impressed me most was the to participate. The "trouble" she refers to is the just book knowledge," she finds. educational system .and the profes­ tumultuous period of the past 15 Toyin, who says she "loves the sors' concern for how well the stu­ years when the country suffered United States," wasn't aware of any dents are doing," she says. under brutal dictatorships, making racism when she first came to this Now considered a junio1 \ Toyin Author Ann Hood it an "international pariah," accord­ 1 -country , and , in Nigeria , "h 3;d no enjoys excellent grades and serves as · ' to speak April 20 ing to the New York Times. problems " with raci sm. pre si dent of VISA, the Vis1ting _ As recently as March 1, the Times "If someone is mean- to me, I think Internationa l Student Association. · Local author Ann Hood, whose reported that Gen. Olusegun . they're just having a bad day, " she Being a foreign student : she cannot writing was characterized by the Obasanjo ; a former military ruler says. She refuses to get entangled in hold a job off-campus, so she works · New York -Times as "brilliant ... who c.ampaigned as being the _Qnly that web. in the RIC Computer Center which spare and eloquent," will speak man capable of holding together serves two purposes: it provides about her latest book and her "this vast and fractious country" A daughter of Yinka Ogundipe, income and suppleme _nts her studies experiences as an author at a seemed to have won the first presi­ __,c'urrentl y a pediatrician in Saudi of computer science -and information 1{i.ncheon-talk sponsored by The dential election in 16 years , suggest ­ Arab i a, and Beatrice Quaynor , a systems. · Friends of Adams Library ing that democracy was emerging. University of Mich igan educated Toyin would "love to stay" in the Tuesday, April 20, starting at chemical engineer , Toyi n 's mo t he r United States after graduation and noon in the Faculty Center. Other similarities and a sis ter are still a t ho me in purs ue a car eer . Watch for more information Other similarities between the two · Lagos. Another sister is in London "I don 't 'Yant to spend six years in about this event in the next issue countries include the educational and a brother is in Washington, D.C. college and then stay at home! " of What's News. What's News, Monday, March 15, 1999 - Page 7 Page 6---What's News, Monday, March 15, 1999

The 40th anniversary of instructor Patricia Cohen; the RIC Dance Company distinguished alumna was celebrated March 5 - 7 Jennifer Cooke, Class of with fond memories of the 197 4, MAT 1978; and the past, an exciting perfor­ late Christine Hennessey mance by current students, and Doris Holloway Abels, and buoyant optimism for both of whom served as the future of modern dance adjunct professors of dance. in general and the RIC After-dinner speaker Dance Company in particu­ Maryanne Gardiner lar. Needham, Class of 1959, It all began with lots of recalled the, often humor­ hugs and kisses at a recep­ ous, beginnings of dance at tion in the Faculty Center the College, including a March 5, at which alumni "Dance of the Animals" on dancers mingled with their the lawn of the State House. former teachers, and hon­ Then special guest speaker orees and their families and Clay Taliaferro, professor of friends recalled the major dance at Duke University milestones in the history of who has choreographed dance at Rhode Island dances at RIC since the College. 1970s, gave a passionate and The honorees were profes­ inspirational address on the s ors emerita Billie Ann future of modern dance. Burrill and Fannie Helen We offer a brief glimpse of Melcer; former dance the celebration.

"FORBIDDEN LOVE," choreographed by Cornelius Carter, is HUGS AND KISSES: Honoree Fannie Helen Melcer (right) hugs current Director of Dance Dante Del Giudice, while hon­ performed by Meaghan McDonough (foreground) and Stacey oree BJll/eAnn Burri/I looks on. Grasso.

Photos by Gordon E. Rowley

"BOTTOMS UPS," a tap dance choreographed by Mary Kirkwood, kicks off the Spring concert

CHOREOGRAPHER and pro­ fessor of dance at Duke University Clay Taliaferro was the special guest speaker fol­ lowing dinner in the Faculty Center.

THREE HONOREES: From left, Joan Russell, representing her sister, the late Doris Holloway Abels; Patricia Grant Cohen; and Jennifer Cooke during the reception.

ALUMNI REUNION: Dancers {I to r) Donna McGuire-Connell, Class of 1994; CHILDREN OF HONOREE the late Christine Hennessey, Elizabeth and Christopher Corey, Clare Vadeboncoeur, Class of 1983; Rebecca Norris, Class of 1995; and talk with President John Nazarian. Laura Newell-Reynolds, Class of 1993 trade reminisces. Vadeboncoeur choreographed one of the dances in the Spring Concert. Page 10- What's News, March15, 1999 Romanian violinist featured with RIC Symphony in Chester Performance Award Concert

Camerata Violin Competition and by George LaTour second prize at the 1997 Washington What's News Associate Editor International Competition. She is a laureate of the UNISA International String Competition in South Africa omanian violinist Irina and the Montreal International Muresana, winner of the Violin Competition, and is winner, Harvard Musical Associa­ in addition to the Foote Prize, of the Rtion Arthur W. Foote Prize, Presser Music Award and the and, consequently, the 1999 Rhode International Kate Neal Kinley Island College Foundation Chester Memorial Fellowship. Fund grant for performance at RIC, She has recorded for the will be featured in the RIC Romanian National Radio Chamber Symphony Orchestra concert Orchestra and has performed live at Monday, March 22, at 8:15 p.m. in Boston's WGBH classical music Roberts Hall auditorium. radio station. Muresana, whom the Boston Globe A graduate of the Music Academy described as "not just a virtuoso, but in Bucharest and the University of an artist," will play Ludwig van Illinois, she currently is a candidate Beethoven's Violin Concerto in D for the Artist Diploma at the New Maj or, Opus 61. England Conservatory of Music. Other selections to be performed IRINA MURESANA The Chesters, in an effort to aid by the RIC Symphony, under the young and talented concert artists baton of Edward Markward, include from New England, endowed the Johannes Brahms' Academic Muresanu has won attention as Orchestra and the Transavaal RIC Foundation in 1996 with Festival Overture, Opus 80; Gabriel an outstanding young violinist Philharmonic in Pretoria, South $25,000 to establish a performance Faure's Pavanne, Opus 50, and Igor through numerous appearances as Africa. award in their names. Stravinsky's The Firebird (Suite, soloist, recitalist and chamber musi­ Her appearances at major concert Muresanu, as winner of the 1919 version) of which Markward cian. halls throughout the world include annual Foote Prize as adjudicated says, " ... from introduction to finale Strad Magazine called her debut those at Weill and Merkin halls in by the Harvard Musical Association, we are treated to some of art's most recital at Carnegie's Weill Recital New York, Jordan Hall in Boston, is the fourth recipient. poignant and skillful tonal pictures." Hall in 1997 "a first-rate concert." Theatre Maissoneuve in Montreal Additional support for the perfor­ The concert is admission free due She has appeared as soloist with and the Concert Hall of Hong Kong's mance is provided by the RIC to the donation from Providence the Orchestre de la Suisse Romande, Academy for the Performing Arts. Performing and Fine Arts music devotees Samuel and Esther the Metropolitan Orchestra in Muresanu's list of competition Commission, the Durand Agency, Chester, who have underwritten the Montreal, the Boston Philharmonic, awards include the 1996 Pro Musica Walco Electric and several individ­ performers' fees. the Romanian National Radio International; first prize at the 1996 ual donors.

No11e.llst-sc'lt.t.tt,.,'llte.'l ?:,ttce. le.a.t ute.d RIC Chorus to revive Collage a.t S ptltlf e e.le.6'la.tlon ol the. fltts Concert March 25 Money for which he received an by George LaTour Academy Award nomination, Night The 43-voice Rhode Island dents will conclude the concert. What's News Associate Editor and the City, Kiss of Death and College Chorus, under the direc­ "I have asked all other faculty Ransom. tion of William Jones and accom­ to sing in the chorus for this num­ Novelist-screenwriter Richard His work has appeared in numer­ panied by large and small ensem­ ber as well as all students in the Price will give a reading from his ous magazines, including Esquire, bles, will revive the Collage concert but not usually in the cho­ works Tuesday, April 13, at 8 p.m. in Rolling Stone and the New York Concert, thus providing a fast­ rus," says Jones. the Student Union ballroom as part Times. He has taught at Yale, New paced, variety-filled performance And, the audience will be of the Rhode Island College Spring York and Columbia universities. Thursday, March 25, at 8 p.m. in invited to sing with the chorus on Celebration of the Arts. Price resides in Manhattan with Roberts Hall auditorium. the final refrain. A RIC Film Society screening of his wife and two daughters. Offering "a showcase of perfor­ The Collage Concert concept his film, Sea of Love, starring Al His appearance is being sponsored mance talent," from the music was first introduced to RIC by the Pacino and Ellen Barkin, will be by the RIC Performing and Fine Arts area of the Department of Music, late Francis Marciniak, who Theatre and Dance, the chorus given April 14 at 8 p.m. in Horace Commission, Shoreline and the RIC directed the RIC Wind Ensemble. with pianist Natalya Goncharova, Mann Hall 193, followed by a ques­ Film Society. Hence, the concert was based on brass, flute, clarinet, percussion, the wind ensemble performances. tion-and-answer session with Price. saxophone and guitar ensembles, It continued for a time after his Arts Events There is no charge for either event, the Chamber Winds and Chamber death, led by Steven Martorella of both of which are open to the public. Orchestra will perform 20 selec­ the adjunct music faculty and April 1-30 These events highlight the fine -Art Exhibit: Scorched tions ranging from the works of then was discontinued. and performing arts events sched­ Earth-Changing Concepts in Richard Strauss, Vivaldi, When Jones assumed direction uled in April and May at the College. Ceramics, Bannister Gallery. Offenbach and Mozart to Gilbert of the RIC Chorus for 1998-99, he (See schedule below.) April 14 - Chamber Music Series: & Sullivan. revived the practice, only now Price, born in 1949, grew up in Blackstone Chamber Players, A rousing "Battle Hymn of the with the emphasis on the chorus. Brooklyn, graduated from Cornell Roberts Hall 138 (recital hall), 1 Republic" by the chorus with General admission tickets to and Columbia universities and pub­ p.m. accompanying instrumental the concert are $7. RIC students lished his first novel, The Wanderers, April 21- Chamber Music Series: ensemble which includes four fac­ admitted free. For more informa­ in 1974. The New York Times Book Rose Weaver, jazz vocalist, Roberts ulty, two alumni and three stu- tion, call Jones at 456-8244. Review described it as "a superbly Hall 138 (recital hall), 1 p.m. written book." April 22-25 - RIC Theatre: He followed that novel with Cabaret, Roberts Hall auditorium; Flutist Doriot Dwyer to perform March 24 Bloodbrothers in 1976 and Ladies' evenings at 8, Sunday matinee at 2. Man in 1978, and The Breaks in Principal flutist of the Boston for 38 years. She has many solo, 1982. April 27 - Performing Arts Series: Symphony Orchestra, Doriot chamber and orchestral recordings to He is perhaps best known for his Ken Ruta as Oscar Wilde in Anthony Dwyer, will perform her credit. novel Clockers, published in 1992, "Diversions and Delights," Roberts Mozart's Flute Concerto in D Major She is the recipient of honorary for which he was nominated for the Hall auditorium, 8 p.m. and other works in the Wednesday, doctorates from several universities, National Book Critics Circle Award. April 28- Chamber Music Series: March 24, Rhode Island College including Harvard, and was the win­ Chamber Music Series at 1 p.m. in Clockers, which has been described Diana McVey, soprano, Roberts Hall ner of a Sanford Fellowship at Yale Roberts Hall 138 (recital hall). by Tom Wolfe as "a great piece of 138 (recital hall), 1 p.m. University, among others. Also on the program will be eight She was given the "Woman of work" was adapted as a film by Spike April 30 - Music: RIC Wind Haiku (sic) by James Yannatos, writ­ Achievement" award from the Lee. Ensemble, Roberts Hall auditorium, ten especially for her, and two move­ Woman's Hall of Fame which she Price's latest novel, Freedomland, 8:15 p.m. men ts from John LaMontaine's A accepted on behalf of her relative, which is under option as a film, has May 3 - Music: RIC Symphony Sonata, Opus No. 44. Susan B. Anthony. been nominated for the first Imus Orchestra and Chorus, Roberts Hall Accompanying her will be Timothy "She plays marvelously, with that Award for fiction. auditorium, 8:15 p.m. Bozarth on piano. The recital is free wonderful and inimitable sound, at The highly acclaimed Sea of Love Watch upcoming issues of What's and open to the public. once brilliant and warm, focused yet was Price's first feature film. His New for further details on these Dwyer was the first female full­ glowing," wrote Richard Dyer of the other films include The Color of events. time member of the Boston Boston Globe when she performed Symphony, a position she has held with the Boston Pops in 1996. What's News, Monday, March 15, 1999 - Page 11 RIC offers sum.m.er session in London ·

Rhode Island College is offering South Ban k Unive rsity faculty taught again its summer study program for the course . college credit in London , England , Overall cost of t he program , for a three-week period in conjunc­ includ ing accommodations and flight tion with South Bank Univers ity. from Boston d i rect t o London is This is preceded by a six-week about $2 ,000 which is about half o f seminar at RIC in Summer Session what other European summer ses­ I (May 24-July 2) wherein students sions cost , according to Mark Motte , will study the British political his­ director of the RIC Study Abroad tory, the government structure and program . institutions, cultural context, daily Richard R . Weiner , dean of the life and preparation for the trip , Faculty of Arts and Sciences, will including local customs, likely serve as course director . Motte will expenses, transportation , living be course lecturer. Weiner had arrangements , navigating your way taught at South Bank University in around London, and how to suc­ the 1980s and Motte is from cessfully combine studies with a England. Laurence Marlow, of South relaxing cultural experience. Bank University, will serve as course Once in London participants will liaison. explore British politics, government Once settled in London, the first and society, British and European week theme will be British Political cultural studies, urban geography Institutions and Parties; the second and city planning, visual and per­ week, the Political Geography of forming arts, and take walking tours City Building; the third week, of the city and seminars and guided London and the World. An optional field trips. visit to Paris via Eurostar train ser­ You do not have to be a RIC stu­ vice through the "Chunnel" will be dent to participate. available on the third weekend in Costs are at the regular summer­ London. session tuition rates which is possi­ Those interested should contact ble because RIC faculty will accom­ Dean Weiner at 456-8106 or 8107 pany participants on the trip and do or Professor Motte at 456-8378 or the teaching as has been done in 8005 by the end of March in order THE LONDON COURSE class of 1998 (less three students who didn't get in the past two years. Previously, to get discounted flight rates. the photo) as they pose on the stairs at South Bank University. Psychiatrist-author William Glasser to lecture at RIC April 9

Psychiatrist-author William versions also are His educational agenda through make meaningful changes not only Glasser, M.D., best known for his available in The Quality School Consortium is to in the schools, but in their personal classic book, Reality Th erapy > a co mm er c ial persua de_schools to discard :wasteful relationships and in all other insti­ method of psychotherapy that bookstores for an d ineffe ctive dis cipline pr ogr am s tution s that impact their lives. applies to all human problems , will $24. and to institute quality management Glasser is president and founder lecture at Rhode Island College's Early in his principles that will transform insti­ · of The William Glasser Institute, a Gaige Hall auditorium Friday, April career Glasser tutional norms from coercion to qual­ not-for-profit foundation that pro­ 9, at 9:30 a.m. became inter­ ity. vides training in his concepts all His lecture, which follows a 9 a.m. ested in preven­ Midway in his career, he immersed over the world. registration, is entitled "Choice tion. To further himself in a relatively new pattern __ The lecture is being sponsored by Theory/Internal Control Psychology." that interest in that explains how human ·beings the RIC Department of Counseling It is open to all New England faculty mental health, function called "control theory." & Educational Psychology, the and graduate students. he began working in public schools. He published a book by that name Rhode Island Mental Health The renowned Glasser reduces his His thesis was that school failure in the early 1980s. In subsequent Counselors Association (RIMHCA) speaking fees for colleges and other was very destructive to the mental books , Choice Theory in the and the Rhode Island Counseling educational forums. Instead, he sets health of a failing child. Classroom , The Quality School Association (RICA). the price of admission as proof of As documented in his 1969 book, Teacher, The Choice Theory Manager Continuing education credit for purchase of his book , Choice Theory: Schools Without Failure, and in the and Staying Together, he empha­ this event is available to licensed A New Psychology of Personal 1990 book, The Quality School , he sizes the importance of gaining a clinical mental health counselors. Freedom, which will be sold at Gaige does not believe that school s should sound knowledge of what he now For more information, call 456- auditorium for $13.95. Hard-cover fail any child . calls "choice theory," so people can 8023. Social Work's annual conference set for May 18 Rhode Island College S ch ool of Social Work 's 19th annual confer­ ence on social action and social research entitled "Evaluating Practice and Social Polici es" w ill be held Tuesda y, May 18, from 8 a.m. to noon in the Stud ent Union ballroom . Billed a s a g ift t o th e comm un~ty, it is free a n d op en to th e public but seat ing is lim ite d an d early registra­ tion is encouraged. Call 456-8042. Th e keynote address will be deliv­ ered by J ane Gilgun, a Ph.D. profes­ sor of social work at the University of Minnesota. Her topic will be "How Je sse 'The Body' Ventura was Elected Governor-or-Small Efforts of Many People Can • Bring Surprising Results." Workshops will include evalua­ tion s of clinical social work practice and p rograms, st ud ies of client satis­ faction , HI V infection, alcoholism, lesbia n an d gay iss u es, welfare reform an d social a ction efforts. Continuing Edu cation credits will PART OF THE TEAM of KPMG consul tants at wo rk on the Y2K problem for the College are (I to r) James Dorian, be availabl e. Th e eve nt is funded by Adam Weisman , Steve Rosenberg , Dick Davis , Conrad Moses, James Downes , Sara Bogolin, Ejike Eze, Brian the RIC Lectur es Committee. Annesi, Jaap Van Reijendam and Rob "Cookie" Cook. (What 's News Photo by Gordon E. Rowley) Page 12- What's News, March 15, 1999

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