Vol. XXXIII, No. 8
THE NEWPORT COLLEGE -
SALVE REGINA
Dr. Delaney Addresses College Community: World Issues And You by SUSANNE HOFFMAN Dr. Robert Delaney, Professor of Public Diplomacy at the Naval War College in Newport, addressed a group of students and faculty in the T.B. Auditorium recently on the subject of "Iran, Afghanistan, The Selective Service and You." Almost every seat in the room was occupied by people anxiously awaiting Dr. Delaney's insights. It seemed as though most people were concerned primarily with the conscription controversy. Dr. Delaney began by stating that the Soviet aggression does not threaten the internal security of the United States. H owe v e r , the people of Afghanistan are facing the threat of communism as the Russians attempt to seize the country in search of a warmwater port. A more immed\ate concern, however, is the outrageous violation of international law which has been committed in Iran. While fifty Americans are being held hostagP, our government has been unsuccessful in its attempts to obtain their release. According to Dr. Delaney, although America is "muddling through" the problem, eventually the hostages will be released. Placing these issues in a philosophical and historical context, Professor Delaney asked what implications the ineffectiveness of American Foreign Policy in Iran and Afghanistan might have on us as students, as Christians, as Americans. More than citizens, statesmen or patriots we are members of a larger group with broader needs - the human race. Unfortunately, the speaker suggested, we have lost sight of the
common good. "We are not a society if we are not prepared to defend the constellation of things which we hold dear," stated Dr. Delaney. The U.S. must show determination in the world. If this determination results in the draft, how will we react ? Dr. Delaney reminded his audience that many lives have been disrupted by the draft. Not many students who are in American Colleges and Universities today are prepared to take up arms in
Salve Graduate Visits To Share Experience by DEBORAH ELIASON Do you enjoy adventure, challenge and meeting new people ? Well, maybe the life of an army nurse is for you. It certainly seems to have agreed with Paula Picard. Paula, a 1979 graduate of Salve Regina College, is a commissioned officer in the United States Army, stationed in San Francisco, at Lettermane Military Medical Center. In the hemo-oncology unit of the hospital, her duties involve the
Salve Students Study Abroad by SUE HOFFMAN, ANN GIROUX and BARBARA CONLEY Last semester, while most of us were here in Newport, R.I., 02840, a group of students were fortunate enough to spend some time abroad. Patty Doak and Dymphna Flanagan were in Ireland during January, Sue DeFeo, spent last semester in England, Joan Wile was in Spain, and Rockelle Jones studied in France. The experiences of these students will be summed up in the following articles. But don't stop at reading this, ask to see their photo albums! Sue DeFeo Likes London If you could be anywhere in the world right now, where would you be? To pose that question to Susan DeFeo would most likely invoke the response: "London!" Sue spent last semester, August 28th to December 23rd at Richmond College in Kensington, London. She applied to the school through the American Institute of Foreign Study, which sends American students to one of seven schools in Europe. A junior double - majoring in
defense of their country. How would we react if confronted with the draft? How should we react? War is something which confronts most people in a very moralistic fashion. Dr. Delaney suggested that as Christians we must make intelligent value judgments before we decide upon our actions in response to the draft. St. Thomas Aquinas posed questions about war that should help us: Is a war just? Is it in defense of the proper Continued on Page 3
History and Politics, Sue thoroughly enjoyed London and wished she could have stayed longer. When asked how the school she attended differed from Salve Regina College, Sue first mentioned that the males outnumbered the females! The method of instruction is also different. More outside reading is required, and the students prompt discussion in class through a sort of question and answer session. Richmond College is not an English University; it is an International College. This afforded Sue the chance to meet students from just about all over the world. She also did a lot of traveling. Since classes were held Monday through Thursday, on weekends she visited France, Scotland, Wales, Holland, Belgium, and Ireland. Day-trips through England were sponsored by the college, so she became familiar with the country. The English people are friendly, but, she added, "they see Americans as loud, obnoxious, and ignorant." Sue was glad to be able to disprove such generalizations. The social life was very good. "You Continued on Page S
care of leukemia and cancer patients. In this career, her double major of Nursing and Psychology has served her well in allowing her to deal with both the mental and physical problems of the patient. She has also received additional training that enables her to give chemotherapy. Pa u 1 a observes, "Lettermane Medical Center treats nurses as professionals, _and genuine camaraderie exists among the staff members." Personnel are offered counseling services, and weekly staff meetings enable a certain continuity of care to be given to the patients.
But what is the life of an army nurse really like? According to Paula, it couldn't be better. "We receive a salary equivalent to a civilian nurse and, along with promotions over the next couple of years, we will receive several pay raises. Because of our military service, we are also entitled to numerous benefits and discounts, including an education." Paula plans to go on for her master's degree in either Psychological Nursing or Hemo-oncology. Continued on Page S
February 1980
The Elegant Era:
A History of Wakehurst by BARBARA CONLEY Wakehurst, currently a women's residence hall, was built for Mr. J. J. Van Alen during the period 1882-1888 and was acquired by the college in 1972. The property and original structures belonged to General J, H. Van Alen of New Yor~. The home stayed in the ¡ family and was in active use until the death of Mrs. L. Brugiere, forerly Mrs. J. Laurens Van Alen. The General, a confidant of President Abraham Lincoln, originally lived while in Newport at the present location of ChateauSur-Mer. When his house burned in 1851 the property was sold and Van Alen moved onto the Wakehurst property, but not at the site of the present house. The General gave this thirteen and one-half acres of land to his only child J. J. Van Alen as a consolation for the death of his wife, the former Emily Astor. The Van Alen family maintained a country house in England, Rushton Hall, until the outbreak of the First World War. Some of the furniture for Wakehurst came from there, and in fact, depending
on the season, some of the furniture was transported back and forth across the Atlantic. English influence is evident in the construction of Wakehurst, it being in the Tudor style. In fact, the facade is copied from that of Wakehurst Place, an Elizabethan house in Sussex, England. Designed by C h a r 1 e s Earner Kempe and built by H. A. Kaull, Wakehurst became a residence of distinction. The property also included gardens, a stable (later to become a garage), a caretaker's home, six greenhouses to satisfy the daily demand for fresh flowers for the house, and a lawn tennis court. Mrs. Brugiere retained the flower custom as part of an overall determination to keep the house running "properly." The history of the house is divided into two periods: 1888-1923 when J. J. Van Alen died; and 1923-1968, the period when Mrs. Brugiere resided there. The original owner had no use for modern plumbing or electricity and Mrs. Brugiere carried on this tradition by requiring the ballroom to be lit Continued on Page 4
"Hello, Newport College - Salve Regina Calling"
Alumni Phonathon 1980 Each year a phonathon is held to make alumni aware of the importance of participating in the Annual Alumni Giving Fund Appeal. Since alumni support in any amount encourages foundations and other sources to give, it is extremely important to the College. In announcing the dates for this ye a r's phonathon, chairperson Catherine G r a z i a n o remarked, "Due to the larger number of alumni we wish to reach, we have planned more evenings to make calls. The response of our graduates to the students and classmates making the calls last year was wonderful. News of the Col-
lege and alumni was exchanged and numerous pledges were received. I hope more students and alumni will volunteer to help make the calls this year. It really is fun." The planned phonathon dates are March 18th and 20th, 6-9 p.m., at Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Providence, R.I. to contact R.I. residents, and at Raytheon in Portsmouth March 25th, 6-9 p.m. to contact alumni all over the country. Refreshments will be served. Anyone interested in helping may call the Alumni Office (847-6650, ext. 312).