Vol. 14 • No.2· Jan. 1980 Emmanuel's 60th Anniversary The Celebration Continues Christmas Celebration Quirk McCormick, class of '59; Paula, Pat­ rice, and Matthew Hayes, children of The advent of the Christmas season was Phyllis McManus Hayes, class of '59; celebrated at Emmanuel on Sunday, Nancy, Danny, and Stephen McCaughlin, December 2, by over 700 alumnae, family the niece and nephews of Marie Monahan and friends, and members of the Em­ Keer, class of '64; Matthew and Meaghan manuel College community. In honor of Wall, children ofThomas Wall, Ph.D., phi­ the college's 60th anniversary and the In­ losophy department; Daniel Lang, son of ternational Year of the Child, the Em­ Claire Larracey Lang, '63, Ph.D., sociol­ manuel College Alumnae Association ogy department; Rebecca and Alanna sponsored a performance of the Christmas Martin, children of Lenore Martin, Ph.D., Revels. Directed by John Langstaff of Rev­ political science department. els, Inc. , a Cambridge-based performing group, the afternoon's festivities included renaissance and medieval carols, a tra­ ditional mummer's play and ritual dances such as the Horn Dance and the Sword Dance. Members of the Christmas Revels, the Emmanuel College Drama Club, the ENJOYING THE PERFORMANCE of the Emmanuel Chorale, directed by Sr. Christmas Revels Therese Fitzmaurice, S.N.D., Ph.D., and children of Emmanuel faculty and alum­ ing academic dean, organized the day's ac­ nae entertained the enthusiastic audience tivities and encouraged active participa­ who filled the Marian Hall gymnasium to tion. Vera Clifford, secretary, psychology ca pacity. Led by John Langstaff and ac­ department, an accomplished singer, per­ companied by the Cambridge Symphonic formed "Come Unto Him" from Handel's Brass Ensemble, the audience joined in Messiah and was accompanied on the singing numerous carols including a organ by Sr. Therese Fitzmaurice. 3-part round of The Twelve Days of Children of Emmanuel faculty and Christmas. al umnae played an important role in creat­ Many members of the Emmanuel Col­ ing-a holiday spirit with their participation lege community donated their time and in the entertainment. Children who per­ talents to make the celebration a success. formed include: Michael, Kathleen, and INTERMISSION with Emmanuel alumnae Sr. Dorothy Higgins, S.N .D., Ph.D., act- Robert McCormick, children of Mary and members of the Emman uel College com­ munity The Boston Shakespeare Company The­ ater, 300 Mass. Ave. , was the scene of a gala evening for alumnae and members of the Emmanuel College community on Fri­ day, October 26. The performance of Romeo and Juliet was sponsored by the Alumnae Association as part of the ongo­ ing celebration of Emmanuel College's 60th Anniversary. Warm Wishes to Each Alumna for a Peace-filled New Year of 1980. CAROLING TOGETHER at the Christmas celebratiol1 : center, John Langs taffof Revels, In c.; on In Emmanuel, Sr. Janet Eisner, stage, children of Emmanuel alumnae and faculty SND 1 Preventative Medicine Music Therapy Conference ing workshops to be offered to Emmanuel Lecture Series undergraduates: Career Seminar; Deci­ Music is the medium through which How to prevent illness and maintain sion-Making and Problem-Solving; and children and ad ults with emotional hand­ Theories of Leadership. your health will be the focus of a series of icaps can express themselves and make lectures and seminars on preventative contact with others. The field of music Sr. Helen Madeleine Fund medicine held in Emmanuel's Cardinal therapy uses elements of music to aid in Cushing Library Auditorium. The course, the development or rehabilitation of a The establishment of the Sr. Helen Ma­ which will present the ways and means of client. In response to the need for deleine Endowment Fund was announced gaining and keeping good health, is of­ qualified music therapists, Emmanuel during convocation ceremonies in Sep­ fered Tuesdays, Feb. 19 - May 13, from College initiated a music therapy program tember. It was a happy occasion to cele­ 6:30-8:00 p.m. Two approaches to preven­ several years ago and received accredita­ brate the opening of the 60th yea r of the tative medicine will be considered: 1) in­ tion from the American Association of college with the visit from the Foundress dividual responsibility for environmental Music Therapy in April, 1979. Donna of Emmanuel and with the announcement and behavioral factors which influence Chadwick, R.M.I., CM.I., is director of of the establishment of the fund in her health; 2) maintenance of health surveil­ the program. honor. During her address to all the lance through medical procedures and the This spring, March 12 through 15, Em­ "Friends" of Emmanuel, alumnae, fac­ correction of significant changes of certain manuel will host the Annual Conference ulty, students, administrators and guests parameters of human functioning. of the American Association of Music at the convocation, Sr. Helen Madeleine Eac h lecture will be given by a specialist Therapy. The conference will concentrate spoke of how God has blessed Emmanuel on the subject discussed. The lecture on three principal areas: Music Therapy College abundantly through sixty years schedule is as follows: Alcohol-Drug In­ and Childhood; Music Therapy and and asked for his generous blessings for teractions, Feb. 19; Practical Means of Pre­ Adolescence/Adulthood; Music Therapy Emmanuel's future. ventin somnia, M"tlL 4; Practical Ap­ and the Aged. Lily Owyang, D.NrA., As Emmanuel College looks inward for proaches to Sleep Disorders in Childhood, chairperson of Emmanuel's music de­ spiritual perspective and outward for Mar. 18; Prevention and Treatment of partment, is the program chairperson for understanding of a changing world, its Coronary Disease, Facts and Fancy, Mar. the conference and Donald Procaccini, mission to offer outstanding education for 25; Carcinogens in the Environment, Apr. Ph.D., vice president for institutional women which is imbued with religious 1; Three Facts of Juvenile Rheumatoid Ar­ planning, is the coordinator. Special values and service oriented goals, is reaf­ thritis, Apr. 8; Headache Prevention and events involving art and dance therapy firmed. In support of that mission, the Sr. Management, Apr. 15; Alternative Tech­ and psychodrama will contribute to the Helen Madeleine Endowment Fund is niques of Approaching the Chronic Pain interdisciplinary focus of the conference. being established to foster academic excel­ Problem, Apr. 22; Adaptive Changes to Lecturers include faculty from Emmanuel, lence at Emmanuel College. The fund has Physical Fitness Training, Apr. 29; Implica­ Harvard, Brandeis, N.Y.U., and the a two-fold objective: recognition of excel­ tion of Generic Drug Usage, May 6; Com­ Hahneman Medical School in Philadel­ lence in scholarship for students and rec­ mon Skin Problems in Office Practice, phia. Therapists from around the country ognition and support for academic devel­ May 13. are expected to attend. Additional infor­ opment and research by faculty. There is no prerequisite for this course. mation can be obtained by calling or writ­ Emmanuel College now ca lls upon its It can be taken for credit (two graduate or ing Lily Owyang, music dept., 277-9340. "Friends" to participate in its mission by two undergraduate credits) for $48 or helping build the Sr. Helen Madeleine En­ non-credit for $24 and for registrants over Alumnae WorJ<shops dowment Fund. The first gift to the fund 60 years old the fee is $12.00 (non-credit). was made by Joan Fiss Bishop who served A single admission is $2.00. For more in­ This spring, Betsy Newman, M.A., as an administrator at Emmanuel; she formation, contact the Division of Con­ M.Ed., program director of Counseling wrote, "Through the years I have con­ tinuing Education, 277-9340, ext. 118, 119. and Career Services, will be offering two tinued to keep in touch with Sister Helen special workshops for Emmanuel alum­ Madeleine, for whom I have deep admira­ Money Management nae. The first workshop, "Self-Image: tion and affection ... I am happy that To many people, living on a tight Improving Yours," will be held on Tues­ Sister Helen Madeleine has been honored budget is about as appealing as being on a days from 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. from in this way which will help Emmanuel. strict diet. A budget that does not allow for April 1 through May 6. This workshop is which ha s long been 0 dear to her some satisfaction beyond the basic living designed to encourage self-assessment heart . " expenses is as prone to failure as a diet that and personal growth by developing a pos­ Gifts for the Sr. Helen Madeleine Fund never allows for an occasional dessert. itive, healthy and realistic sense of self. are restricted gifts and should be desig­ Devising a budget to fit specific needs " Re-Cycling for Teachers," held on Tues­ nated for the fund . Checks should be made and goals and learning to live with it realis­ days from 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. from April 8 out to Emmanuel College and sent to the tically was the focus of a seminar entitled through April 29, will focus on dealing Sr. Helen Madeleine Fund in care of the "FOR WOMEN: Managing Your Money". with personal and professional change, Development Office, Emmanuel College, Nearly 100 Emmanuel alumnae partici­ assessment of skills and their transfer to 400 the Fenway, Boston, MA 02115 . pated in the seminar with alumnae from the business community, marketing your­ Simmons and Wheelock on Saturday, self successfully, job knowledge and the November 3, in Lucy Wheelock Auditori­ hidden job market, and effective inter­ Emmanuel News is published for the um, Wheelock College. viewing techniques. alumnae, administrators, faculty, stu­ The next seminar co-sponsored by Em­ The workshops are free for alumnae.