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Marissa Dalferro
Ayushi Sinha
Courtney Fuller
Senior
Senior
Senior
Melanie Albert
Melissa Ferry
Kathryn Parry
Junior
Junior
Junior
Marisela Aviles-Duron
Courtney Burek
Christina Troy
Sophomore
Sophomore
Sophomore
Maria Clara Bernardez
Alex Gerry
Bianca Sciotti
Freshman
Freshman
Freshman
Julia Starr Freshman
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GENERAL INFORMATION
Location ............................................................. Providence, R.I. 02918 Founded.................................................................................... 1917 Enrollment................................................................................ 3,938 President...................................................Reverend Brian J. Shanley, O.P. Denomination.......................................................... Catholic (Dominican) Athletics Director.................................................... Robert G. Driscoll, Jr. Executive Associate Athletics Director/SWA.................................. Jill LaPoint Associate Athletics Director/Compliance and Business........................ Mac Hart Associate Athletics Director/Marketing & Communications...............Arthur Parks Associate Athletics Director/Facilities................................... Carl LaBranche Associate Athletics Director/Internal Operations............................Nick Reggio Associate Athletics Director/External Relations........................ Steve Napolillo Associate Athletics Director/Compliance....................................Joe Nicastro Associate Athletics Director/Sports Medicine..................................John Rock Director of Athletic Marketing.................................................. Kate Moore Affiliation......................................................................NCAA Division I Conference............................................................................ BIG EAST Nickname.................................................................................. Friars Colors..................................................... Black, White, & Silver (PMS 877) Facility....................................................Providence College Tennis Courts
2010-11 Team Photo/Roster.... Inside Front Cover MEET THE FRIARS Coaching Staff......................................2 Roster................................................3 Player Bios........................................ 4-7 2009-10 SEASON IN REVIEW 2009-10 Highlights..................................7 2009-10 Results.....................................8 HISTORY All-Time Roster.....................................9 FRIARTOWN About the College................................ 10 Academics......................................... 11 Athletics Director ................................ 12 President .......................................... 13 Facilities........................................... 14 The Renaissance City.............Inside Back Cover 2010-11 Schedule.........................Back Cover
TENNIS STAFF Head Coach..................................Kyle LaBranche (Virginia ‘04, third season) Record at Providence............................................................ 11-28 (.282) Career Record.................................................................... 11-28 (.282) Assistant Coach...............................Becky Ricci (Providence ‘90, third season) Volunteer Assistant Coach................ Jose Rodriguez (Bryant ‘09, second season) Tennis Office Phone............................................................ 401.865.1780 Equipment Manager..............................................................Chris Judge Strength & Conditioning ......................................................... Ken White
TEAM INFORMATION 2009-10 Overall Record.................................................................. 5-16 2009-10 BIG EAST Record.................................................................. 0-7 2009-10 BIG EAST Finish.......................................................... 16th of 16 Players Returning/Lost.................................................................... 8/4 Newcomers..................................................................................... 5
SPORTS INFORMATION Sports Information Director................................................. Jen Rynearson Phone............................................................................ 401.865.2208 E-mail..............................................................jrynears@providence.edu Women’s Tennis Sports Information Contact................................ Sean Driscoll Phone............................................................................ 401.865.1967 Fax............................................................................... 401.865.2583 E-mail.............................................................. sdrisco3@providence.edu Website.............................................................................. Friars.com
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Credits: The 2010-11 Providence College Women’s Tennis Media Guide is published by the Providence College Athletic Department and all rights are reserved. The guide was written by Sean Driscoll and Pam Flenke. Layout and design: Sean Driscoll. Editor: Sean Driscoll. Editorial Assistance: Xavier Davis, Erica Duff, Brendan Kimball and Chris Magnoli. Photography: Tom Maguire and Sean Driscoll.
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KYLE LaBRANCHE HEAD COACH THIRD SEASON • VIRGINIA ‘04 Kyle LaBranche enters his third season as the head coach of the Providence College women’s tennis team. A former Providence College assistant women’s tennis coach from 2004 to 2005, LaBranche was hired prior to the 2008-09 season. In 2007, LaBranche became the Director of Providence College Strategy Tennis Camps. During his first season as head coach, the Friars compiled a 6-12 record. Prior to coming to Providence, LaBranche spent the previous 10 years as the Head Tennis Professional and Director of Tennis at the Sher-Le-Mon Swim Club in Cumberland. He was in charge of coordinating and teaching lessons to children and adults of all ages, as well as organizing tournaments and club team programs. A native of Cumberland, R.I., LaBranche is the son of former Providence tennis coach Carl LaBranche, who served as the head tennis coach from 1987 through 2003. Kyle LaBranche is a 2004 graduate of the University of Virginia, earning his B.S. in systems engineering. Currently, he is working on his master’s of education in administration at Providence. While at Virginia, LaBranche served as the head coach of the varsity boys’ tennis team at Albemarle High School from 2002 through 2003. Albemarle earned consecutive district championships under LaBranche, and was honored as District Coach of the Year for his success in both seasons.
BECKY RICCI
JOSE RODRIGUEZ
ASSISTANT COACH THIRD SEASON • PROVIDENCE ‘90
VOLUNTEER ASSISTANT COACH SECOND SEASON • BRYANT ‘09 Jose Rodriguez is in his second year as an assistant coach for the Friars. During his undergraduate studies, Jose was a starter at Bryant University for former Providence College coach and player Ron Gendron. During his collegiate career, Jose won the ITA B singles flight in 2007, was a member of Bryant's conference champion men's tennis team, and was named Northeast-10 First Team All-Conference in singles and doubles.
Former Providence College women’s tennis player Becky Ricci enters her third season as an assistant coach for the Friar tennis team. Ricci is a 1990 graduate of PC and played under the direction of head coach Kyle LaBranche’s father, Carl LaBranche, during her career. Ricci was a member of the New England Championship Friar tennis team in 1989, compiling a 12-6 singles mark that year.
Originally from Peru, Jose is a graduate student at Providence College, concentrating in International Business. As a junior, he was ranked as high as 4th in Peru in U16. Jose played at Missouri Valley College before transferring to Bryant.
For the past 20 years, Ricci has been a tennis pro at Fore Court Racquet and Fitness Club in Cumberland, R.I., as well as at Rally Point Racquet Club in Greenville, R.I. She has achieved a USTA ranking of 5.0 and continues to compete in tournaments throughout New England. Ricci currently resides in Wrentham, Mass. with her husband, John, and their daughter, Becca, and two sons, Jack and Andrew.
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2010-11 PROVIDENCE COLLEGE WOMEN’S TENNIS
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NAME Melanie Albert Marisela Aviles-Duron Maria Clara Bernardez Courtney Burek Marissa Dalferro Melissa Ferry Courtney Fuller Alex Gerry Kathryn Parry Bianca Sciotti Ayushi Sinha Julia Starr Christina Troy
YEAR
HOMETOWN/HIGH SCHOOL
Jr. Sanibel, Fla./Bishop Verot So. Tegucigalpa, Honduras/Honduras American Fr. Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic/Kaplan Prep So. Wheaton, Ill./Wheaton Warrenville South Sr. Norwell, Mass./Norwell Jr. Cumberland, R.I./Mount St. Charles Sr. Newtown, Conn./Immaculate Fr. North Haven, Conn./Sacred Heart Academy Jr. Glastonbury, Conn./Kingswood-Oxford Fr. Lincoln, R.I./Mount St. Charles Sr. Mumbia, Maharashtra, India/Villa Theresa Fr. Sudbury, Mass./Lincoln-Sudbury Regional So. LaGrange, Ill./St. Ignatius Prep
Head Coach: Kyle LaBranche (Virginia ‘04, third season) Assistant Coach: Becky Ricci (Providence ‘90, third season) Volunteer Assistant Coach: Jose Rodriguez (Bryant ‘09, second season) Captain: Courtney Fuller & Ayushi Sinha
POINTS OF ORIGIN UNITED STATES CONNECTICUT (3) FLORIDA (1) Courtney Fuller Melanie Albert Kathryn Parry Alex Gerry MASSACHUSETTS (2) Marissa Dalferro Julia Starr
ILLINOIS (2) Christina Troy Courtney Burek
RHODE ISLAND (2) Melissa Ferry Bianca Sciotti
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC SANTO DOMINGO (1) Maria Clara Bernardez HONDURAS TEGUCIGALPA (1) Marisela Aviles-Duron INDIA MUMBAI (1) Ayushi Sinha
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MARISSA DALFERRO SENIOR NORWELL, MASS. NORWELL
2009-10: Teamed up with Courtney Fuller in No. 3 doubles. 2008-09: Did not play. 2007-08: Did not play.
HIGH SCHOOL: Was a member of the varsity tennis squad at Norwell High School all four years...Finished her junior season with a 13-5 singles record and a 15-5 mark as a senior...Named a South Shore All Star in the 2006 and the 2007 seasons...South Shore League Champions 2005-2007...Patriot Ledger and Globe All-Scholastic Honorable Mention in 2006 and 2007...2005 Massachusetts South finalist...2007 Massachusetts South semi-finalist...Team captain senior year...Member of the National Honor Society and French National Honor Society...Was a manager on the boys’ basketball team...Member of Best Buddies. PERSONAL: Born January 5, 1989...Daughter of Jack and Donna Dalferro...Has one brother, Tim, and one sister, Alexandra...Majoring in elementary/special education.
2009-10: Went 2-5 in singles action...Teamed up with Melissa Ferry and Kathryn Parry in doubles action.
COURTNEY FULLER SENIOR NEWTOWN, CONN. IMMACULATE
2008-09: Earned her first collegiate win with an 8-0 victory over Siena in the No. 3 spot at the Siena Invitational on Sunday, September 21...Paired with Liz Gillis mostly in the No. 3 doubles spot, for a 3-9 record.
HIGH SCHOOL: Member of the varsity tennis squad all four years at Immaculate... Played in No. 1 singles as a junior and senior...Team captain her junior and senior years...Finished her junior season with a 12-4 mark...Holds school records in winning percentage in No.1 singles (56%) and No. 2 singles (75%)...All-Conference Team Honorable Mention during her sophomore year...All Conference her junior season...Member of the National Honor Society...Earned the Outstanding Senior Award for being on the Honor Roll every semester...Member of the Ski Club. PERSONAL: Born October 12, 1988...Daughter of Arthur and Wendy Fuller...Mother was a New England Champion runner in the 400 meters while at SCSU in 1979...Has two brothers, Mackenzie and Casey, and one sister, Kaitlin ...Women’s studies major.
AYUSHI SINHA SENIOR MUMBAI, INDIA VILLA THERESA
2009-10: Mainstay at the No. 2 singles slot...Accumulated five wins during the fall season...Teamed up with Marisela Aviles-Duron for each and every No. 1 doubles match played during the year...Went 6-4 in No. 1 doubles during the fall season, accumulating 12 wins in all.
2008-09: Competed mostly in the No. 1 singles spot...Teamed with Ashley Rissolo in No. 1 doubles, finishing with a 7-5 mark, for the second-most on the team 2007-08: Started competing right away as a freshman...Played in a variety of singles positions, earning a 13-12 record, including 2-2 in the No. 2 spot and 7-3 in the No. 5 spot...Paired with junior Amy McDevitt in the fall season to go 6-5 in doubles...Tied for team-lead in singles matches played with 25... Led the team in doubles matches played with 27. HIGH SCHOOL: Finished the 2000 season ranked second in Maharashtra...Earned the Maharashtra State Lawn Tennis Association Scholarship in 2000. PERSONAL: Born January 5, 1989...Daughter of Ranjit Kumar and Pushpa Sinha...Has one sister, Toshi...Majoring in computer science.
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MELANIE ALBERT JUNIOR SANIBEL, FLA. BISHOP VEROT
2009-10: Started at the No. 4 singles posistion five times in the fall and 11 in the spring...Teamed up with Jenn Cusack seven times at No. 2 and No. 3 doubles...Recorded five singles wins and four doubles wins on the year.
2008-09: Saw immediate action as a freshman, competing in a team-leading 22 matches...Played mostly in the No. 4 singles spot, earning a 6-11 mark, and was 7-17 overall...Earned her first collegiate win on Saturday, September 6 at the Sacred Heart Doubles Tournament when she teamed with Katie-Sue Scullin for an 8-7 win in the No. 3 spot over Sacred Heart. HIGH SCHOOL: Earned four varsity letters in tennis while at Bishop Verot...Team captain junior and senior year...Named MVP junior and senior seasons...District Singles Champion for two years...2008 All-Area First Team...Earned the Pioneer Award senior year for outstanding contributions to the athletic program at Bishop Verot...Finished her senior season with a 13-3 singles record and a 10-3 doubles mark. PERSONAL: Born March 3, 1990...Daughter of Craig and Monica Albert...Has one sister, Stephanie, who was a gymnist at Brown University... Undeclared major.
2009-10: Ranked second for most singles matches played on the team with 28...Saw the majority of action at the No. 5 and No. 6 spots...Recorded her first singles and doubles victory for the Friars against Hartford on September 16...Recorded nine doubles wins on the season.
MELISSA FERRY JUNIOR CUMBERLAND, R.I. MOUNT ST. CHARLES
BEFORE PROVIDENCE: Transferred from Assumption College following the 2008-2009 season…Named MVP of the team in her freshman year… Finished 8-1 overall as the No. 2 singles player…Named to Northeast 10 Conference All-Rookie Team and Third Team Singles. HIGH SCHOOL: Earned four varsity letters during her time at Mount St. Charles… Captain in her senior year…Received First Team All-State honors in 2007, All-Division honors in 2004, 2005, 2006 and 2007, and Team MVP award in 2007…Helped her team win the Division I Rhode Island State Championship in 2004, 2005, and 2007…Finished No. 2 individually in Rhode Island in her senior year…Also earned two varsity letters in swimming. PERSONAL: Born February 15, 1990…Daughter of Susan and James Ferry…Has one brother, James…Elementary /special education major.
KATHRYN PARRY JUNIOR GLASTONBURY, CONN. KINGSWOOD-OXFORD
2009-10: Teamed up with Courtney Fuller in the No. 3 doubles position for one match. 2008-09: Did not play.
HIGH SCHOOL: Earned four varsity letters in tennis and soccer while at Kingswood-Oxford…Captained both squads in her senior year… Amassed a 39-5 record in tennis singles from her sophomore to senior year…Recipient of 2008 Tennis Award… Named MVP of the soccer team in her senior year…2008 KITT Tournament Singles Champion…The Founder Cup League Champion in 2008 & 2006…Honor student all four years. PERSONAL: Born October 18, 1989…Daughter of Jim and Bonnie Parry…Has one brother, Dan and two sisters, Melissa and Elizabeth…Marketing major.
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MARISELA AVILES-DURON
2009-10: Started every No. 1 singles match for the Friars...Recorded a 17-16 record at No. 1 singles, the first to do so since the 2000-2001 season...Teamed up with Ayushi Sinha at the No. 1 doubles slot to go 12-13 overall...Recorded her first singles and doubles victory against Hartford on September 16.
SOPHOMORE TEGUCIGALPA, HONDURAS. HONDURAS AMERICAN
HIGH SCHOOL: Played tennis, basketball and soccer while at American School of Tegucigalpa…Captained the Honduras National Tennis Team and her high school basketball team…Played on Club Villa Olympia for tennis…Earned a top 700 Junior ITA world ranking… Won Honduras’ Best Player Award in 2009 and 2008…Honduran National Singles Champion for four-consecutive years…Participant with the Honduran National Team in the Fed Cup for two-straight years… All-time winningest Honduran national player in Fed Cup...Member of the National Junior Honor Society and Youth Leaders. PERSONAL: Born November 30, 1990…Daughter of Roberto Aviles and Marisela Duron…Has two brothers, Roberto and Fernando…Biochemistry major.
2009-10: Started 17 matches at the No. 3 spot for the Friars...Recorded a 4-2 record during the fall season...Played in two No. 1 doubles matches and three No. 2 doubles matches with Brittany Maddock.
COURTNEY BUREK SOPHOMORE WHEATON, ILL. WHEATON WARRENVILLE SOUTH
HIGH SCHOOL: Earned four varsity letters playing tennis while at Wheaton Warrenville South…Captained the team in her senior year…Named to the All-Conference Team (2006-09) and All-Conference Academic Team (2006-09)… Earned All-State (2009), MVP (2009) and IHSA Achievement honors (2008-09)…Top position on her team all four years…Played in the State Qualifier in 2008 and 2009…Member of the National Honor Society and Athletic Leadership Council. PERSONAL: Born January 31, 1991…Daughter of John and Candy Burek…Has one sister, Christine, who played tennis at UConn…Accounting major.
CHRISTINA TROY
2009-10: Did not play.
HIGH SCHOOL: Played four years of tennis and earned two varsity letters...Captained her squad as a senior...Won the No. 2 doubles tournament at the Lockport Invitational (2008) as well as the Stagg Tournament (2008)...Earned the Coaches' Award her senior year... Named to the GCAC All-Academic Team in 2007 and 2008...Served as editor for the school yearbook and as a mentor coach.
SOPHOMORE LaGRANGE, Ill. ST. IGNATIUS COLLEGE PREP
PERSONAL: Daughter of John and Sophia Troy...Has two brothers, Michael and Andrew...Elementary/special education major.
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MARIA CLARA BERNARDEZ
FRESHMAN SANTO DOMINGO, DOMINICAN REP. KAPLAN PREP
HIGH SCHOOL: Maria earned the #1 Dominican Republic ranking at the 10s, 12s, 14s, 16s and 18s age group levels...Earned a ITF World Ranking of #634...Competed for the Fed Cup for the Dominican Republic...Bernardez was also a member of the National Honors Society.
PERSONAL: Daughter of Manuel Bernardez and Lourdes Desangles...Has two brothers, Manuel and Enrique Manuel and one sister, Lourdes Marie.
HIGH SCHOOL: Earned seven varsity letters in tennis and volleyball...Selected to The New Haven Register All-Area Team, The Southern Connecticut Conference's All Area Team, won Southern Connecticut Conference Scholar Athlete Award (2 years). She led team to two division championships. PERSONAL: Daughter of Kenneth and Roseann...Has one brother, Zach and one sister, Shannon...Plans to major in business studies.
ALEX GERRY
FRESHMAN NORTH HAVEN, CONN. SACRED HEART ACADEMY
BIANCA SCIOTTI
HIGH SCHOOL: Earned three varsity letters in tennis, one in indoor track and outdoor track...Captained the tennis team her senior year...Earned AllState honors in 2008, All-Division honors in 2007, 2008 and 2009 and the TriFRESHMAN Scholar Athlete award in 2009...Division I State Championship in 2007, 2008 LINCOLN, R.I. and the Division I Rhode Island Championship in 2007, 2008, and 2009... MOUNT ST. CHARLES Member of the National Honor Society...Earned the Mount Saint Charles Academic Leadership Award and the President's Award for Educational Excellence. PERSONAL: Daughter of Glen and Jane Sciotti...Has one brother, Geoffrey...Special/elementary education major.
HIGH SCHOOL: Played soccer, basketball and lacrosse...Member of Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD). PERSONAL: Daughter of Bill and Christie Starr...Has three older brothers, Jason, James and Jon...Plans to study Psychology
JULIA STARR
FRESHMAN SUDBURY, MASS. LINCOLN-SUDBURY REGIONAL
2009-10 SEASON HIGHLIGHTS • The Friars posted three consecutive victories to start the fall season. The 3-0 record marks the best start for Providence since the 2000-01 campaign when the Friars went five contests unblemished. • No. 1 singles player Marisela Aviles-Duron (Tegucigalpa, Honduras) posted a 17-16 overall record during the season. AvilesDuron is the first freshman to start in the No. 1 singles slot since the 2003-04 season and is the first player to finish with a record above .500 since the 2001-02 season. • Providence senior captain Jennifer Cusack (Bayport, N.Y.) finished her career for the Friars having won over 25 singles matches with the majority of them coming in the No. 6 singles position. • On September 16, The Friars defeated Hartford, 7-0, for their first win of the season. The win marks the 11th consecutive win against the Hawks since the 2001-02 campaign.
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SINGLES RESULTS NAME #1 #2 #3 #4 #5 #6 OTHER Marisela Aviles-Duron (9-5) {7-10} (1-1) Ayushi Sinha (5-6) {1-16} (1-2) Courtney Burek (4-2) {1-10} Melanie Albert (1-2) {0-6} (3-2) {1-10} Melissa Ferry (0-2) (1-2) {0-1} (4-1) {1-4} {3-7} (1-1) Courtney Fuller (0-2) {0-1} (2-2) Ally Wegner {0-1} Jenn Cusack {0-1} (0-3) {1-10} (4-1) {2-2} (1-0) Brittany Maddock {0-3} (2-0) {0-1} Liz Gillis (0-2)
TOTAL 17-16 7-24 5-12 5-20 10-18 2-5 0-1 8-17 2-4 0-2
DOUBLES RESULTS NAME #1 #2 #3 OTHER Aviles-Duron/Sinha (6-4) {6-9} Maddock/Burek (0-2) (1-2) (1-1) Albert/Cusack (0-2) {0-3} (0-1) {1-0} Burek/Cusack (0-2) {0-6} Maddock/Albert (0-1) (2-1) Fuller/Ferry (1-1) (1-0) {0-1} Burek/Albert {0-2} Cusack/Ferry {1-1} {1-0} Cusack/Maddock {0-2} {0-1} Albert/Ferry (1-1) {1-0} Ferry/Maddock (2-1) {2-7} Ferry/Albert (1-1) Fuller/Dalferro {0-1} Parry/Fuller {0-1}
9/16 9/17 9/23 9/25-27 10/1 10/10-11 10/17-18 10/23-27
TOTAL 12-13 2-5 1-6 0-8 2-2 2-2 0-2 2-1 0-3 1-2 4-8 1-1 0-1 0-1
FALL SEASON TEAM RESULTS
SPRING SEASON TEAM RESULTS
RECORD: 3-1
RECORD: 2-15
HARTFORD W, 7-0 at Holy Cross W, 6-1 BRYANT W, 5-2 at Army Invitational (West Point, N.Y.) Ind. Res. RHODE ISLAND L, 7-0 at Marist Tournament (Poughkeepsie, N.Y.) Ind. Res. at New England Championships (Fairfield, Conn.) Ind. Res. at ITA Championships (New Haven, Conn.) Ind. Res.
* denotes BIG EAST contest Home games in BOLD CAPS () denotes fall season result {} denotes spring season result
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2/6 2/28 3/5 3/6 3/7 3/13 3/14 3/20 3/21 3/24 3/27 3/31 4/5 4/10 4/16 4/17 4/18
at Brown L, 5-0 at Florida Gulf Coast L, 7-0 at Army L, 7-0 vs. NJIT (West Point, N.Y.) W, 4-3 at Quinnipiac L, 7-0 at Navy L, 5-2 at Georgetown* L, 5-1 at St. John’s* L, 7-0 at St. Peter’s W, 6-1 at Connecticut* L, 6-1 SYRACUSE* L, 7-0 at Sacred Heart L, 6-1 FAIRFIELD L, 6-1 HOLY CROSS L, 4-3 PITTSBURGH* L, 7-0 at Seton Hall* L, 6-1 vs. Villanova* (South Orange, N.J.) L, 5-2
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Melanie Albert Tricia Amen Marisela Aviles-Duron Susanne Barrett Kim Bartlett Katy Bednar Kimberly Bergin Maria Clara Bernardez Kim Betzner Christine Bickford Marissa Bigelli Sara Bitetti Maureen Biulie Dianne Blomstrom Kristen Brooks Helene Brosco Trish Bruno Beth Bryson Courtney Burek Katie Burke Maura Burke Jennifer Bush Caroline Cady Constance Calma Susan Candelmo Alison Carton Patty Carver Cahira Castellini Lindsey Christensen Colleen Clarke Andrea Cocoran Kathey Codega Jeanine Cody Allison Cohen Jennifer Comstock Amy Conway Claire Curry Nancy Curtin Jennifer Cusack Jennifer Daigle Marissa Dalferro Katie Danaher Christiane Darby Amy Davagian Hilary Debbs Erin DeMarco Bernice DePietro Diane Desaulniers Erin Dinunzio Dana Dourney Monique Drolet Michelle Drury Linda Duchaine Jennifer Dullea Melissa Ferry Courtney Fischer Courtney Fuller Patricia Furlin Kiley Garraghan Alexandra Gerry Elizabeth Gibbons Avery Gibson Lisa Gilbride Molly Gilbride Allison Gill Liz Gillis Lindsey Gillooly Meghan Gilroy Jessica Glynn Kristen Gotter Kathy Goulet Vicki Govatsas Therese Griffin Barbara Halepa Erin Haley Sue Hawkes Mary Ann Haxton Susan Healey Paula Hebert Meg Heston Dara Hawkins-Hodgson Carly Hoffend Sue Hubbs Doryan Hughes Ann Jackson Christy Judge Patricia Kearney Erin Kenaga Mary Beth Kielbasa Katie Lafayette
Years
2008-present 1983-87 2009-present 2005-06 1990-92 2001-05 1996-00 2010-present 2007-08 1989-93 2002-06 2002-06 1976-78 1986-88 1990-94 1977-81 1976-78 2000-04 2009-present 1995-99 1987-89 1989-91 1982-85 1986-90 1987-89 1997-01 1980-84 1994-98 2001-05 1982-86 1980-84 1978-81 1987-88 2006-07 1989-91 1994-95 1995-97 1979-83 2006-10 2003-06 2007-present 2004-08 2005-07 2005-06 1990-94 1996-98 1983-87 1978-82 1994-95 1988-92 1978-79 1993-94 1979-82 1991-95 2009-present 2004-05 2007-present 1983-84 1995-97 2010-present 1989-90 2007-08 1971-75 2001-05 1999-01 2007-10 1998-00 2005-08 2005-06 1988-89 1978-79 1980-84 2004-07 1977-78 2001-02 1976-80 1976-77 1984-88 1978-81 1976-77 2006-08 2004-05 1976-80 1990-94 1983-84 1993-97 1982-86 2004-08 1976-77 1998-02
Hometown
Sanibel, Fla. Scarsdale, N.Y. Tegucigalpa, Honduras North Attleboro, Mass. Burlington, Mass. Marblehead, Mass. Winchester, Mass. Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic Walpole, Mass. Barrington, R.I. Lincoln, R.I. Norwell, Mass. Stoughton, Mass. Plainville, Mass. Cranston, R.I. Bristol, R.I. West Springfield, Mass. Wheaton, Ill. Madison, Conn. East Norwalk, Conn. Winchester, Mass. Wakefield, R.I. Fairfield, Conn. Cranston, R.I. Milburn, N.J. Ledyard, Conn. Cincinnati, Ohio Northboro, Mass. Southampton, N.Y. Stamford, Conn. Barrington, R.I. Parsippany, N.J. Fayetteville, N.Y. Chevy Chase, Md. Maplewood, N.J. Fort Worth, Texas Needham, Mass. Bay Point, N.Y. East Greenbush, N.Y. Norwell, Mass. Norwood, Mass. Stockton, N.J. Sutton, Mass. Seagirt, N.J. Rochester, N.Y. Quincy, Mass. North Smithfield, R.I. Yorba Linda, Calif. Basking Ridge, N.J. Greenville, R.I. New Bedford, Mass. Redwood City, Calif. Cumberland, R.I. New Haven, Conn. Newtown, Conn. Quincy, Mass. Kingston, N.Y. North Haven, Conn. Winchester, Mass. Fairfield, Iowa Topsham, Maine Topsham, Maine Narragansett, R.I. Mattapoisett, Mass. Stoughton, Mass. Fairfield, Conn. Waterford, Conn. Scituate, Mass. Canton, Mass. Louisville, Ky. Johnston, R.I. Warren, R.I. North Caldwell, N.J. Canton, Mass. South Euclid, Ohio Pittsford, N.Y. Dixon, Ill. Mountainside, N.J. Barrington, R.I. West Chester, Pa. Short Hills, N.J. Norwalk, Conn. Norwich, Conn.
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PROVIDENCE COLLEGE
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COLLEGE PROFILE AFFILIATION
Roman Catholic Dominican Friars
ENROLLMENT
3,938 undergraduates 19 foreign countries 13% from Rhode Island 66% from New England 44% men, 56% women
THE CITY OF PROVIDENCE
175,255 residents 27,204 full-time college students in Providence 61,168 full-time college students in Rhode Island
CAMPUS 105 acres
CONCANNON FITNESS CENTER PETERSON RECREATION CENTER Basketball Courts Indoor Track Swimming Pool Racquetball Courts Nautilus Tennis Courts Dance Studio Weight Room
PHILLIPS LIBRARY
560,975 total volumes
ALBERTUS MAGNUS-HICKEY SCIENCE COMPLEX
ABOUT THE COLLEGE Responding to the needs of Rhode Island, the Dominican Order of Preachers made a special commitment to the state in 1917 and founded Providence College — the only institution of higher learning in North America that is conducted by the Order. In 92 years, Providence College has steadily moved to a position of national prominence, while maintaining a personal, community-like atmosphere that fosters growth and development among its student population. Providence College’s rich heritage dates back to 1216, or the origins of the Dominican Order in Spain. Through the ages, the Dominican Friars became known as the “champions of the faith,” spreading the gospel message through the centuries into every corner of the globe. Today, Dominican Friars continue to spread the gospel in a wide range of remote areas of the world, to teach at every level of the United States educational system. With the Dominican tradition as its foundation, Providence College focuses on developing the entire person through its values-oriented education. The college seeks to complement a student’s knowledge with knowledge of his own values — values that will remain the foundation for sound judgement throughout a lifetime. To that end, Providence College aims to relate its curriculum to the problems of contemporary society, offering diverse programs of study that remain grounded in the liberal arts. Students may choose from some 60 concentrations ranging from computer science to labor relations to theatre arts. In addition, qualified students who wish to structure a program not specifically provided under the regular concentrations may develop their own program with the approval of the dean of the college. As part of the core curriculum, all students take a two-year, team-taught course, Development of Western Civilization (DWC) which integrates the study of literature, philosophy, history and religious studies through the ages into a cohesive interdisciplinary unit. Situated just on the fringe of downtown Providence, the College’s location enables students to have easy access to the many social, cultural, educational and recreational amenities of urban life - the Providence Public Library; entertainment at the Providence Performing Arts Center; sporting events, entertainment and trade shows at the Dunkin’ Donuts Center and the Providence Convention Center and dozens of fine restaurants. With several other major educational institutions located in Providence, the city has become a hub of collegiate activity.
State of the Art Labs Computer Work Stations Research Facilities
SEVEN COMPUTER LABS Nine Dormitories Five Apartment Buildings One Suite Hall
SMITH CENTER FOR THE ARTS
Angell Blackfriars Theatre Concert Hall Film Screening Classroom Dance Studio Keyboard Piano Lab Music Library
FACULTY
399 members, 387 teaching faculty Dominican priests or sisters (10.2% Dominican, 10% Friars) 12:1 student to faculty ratio 91.5% Ph.D. or the highest degree in their field
THE MISSION STATEMENT Providence College is a primarily undergraduate, liberal arts, Catholic institution of higher education. Committed to fostering academic excellence through the sciences and humanities, the College provides a variety of opportunities for intellectual, social, moral and spiritual growth in a supportive environment. The College actively cultivates intellectual, spiritual, ethical and aesthetic values within the context of the Judaeo-Christian heritage. These values are nurtured by the unique tradition of the Dominican Order which emphasizes quality teaching and scholarship. Providence College recognizes the unity of the human family that proceeds from its one Creator. It therefore encourages the deepest respect for the essential dignity, freedom and equality of every person and welcomes qualified women and men from all religious, racial and ethnic backgrounds. Providence College prepares its students to be responsible and productive citizens to serve in their own society and the greater world community.
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ACADEMICS
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UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE REQUIREMENTS Providence College is primarily a coeducational four-year undergraduate college of liberal arts and sciences. Its main objective is the intellectual development of its students through the disciplines of the sciences and the humanities, equipping them to become productive and responsible citizens of a democratic society. To be eligible for a degree, a student must accumulate 116 credit hours over an eight semester period with an overall quality point average of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale. In addition, a student must complete a minimum of 24 upper-division credits in the field of their major with an overall 2.0 cumulative average unless stipulated. Included in the total credit hours are the following prerequisites for any degree: Development of Western Civilization (20); Social Sciences (6); Natural Science (6); Philosophy (6); Theology (6); Mathematics (3) and Fine Arts (3). The remaining credit hours are elective with at least nine coming from areas outside one’s major. In addition, all students establish English (writing) Proficiency by coursework or standards designated by the English Department. The most popular majors for the Class of 2009 were Marketing, Management, Finance, Health & Policy Management and English. Although this may seem overwhelming on paper, our staff goes to great lengths to monitor each student’s academic progress. It’s a system that Providence is quite proud of and one which we’ve worked long and hard to establish. Any student-athlete who feels the need for tutorial assistance can utilize the college’s tutorial center, as well as the athletic department’s advisors who can supply them with individuals capable of assisting them in their particular course of study.
ACADEMIC SERVICES
STAFF
The Office of Academic Services (OAS) provides specialized support to student-athletes in light of the unique time demands, responsibilities, and rules governing participation in intercollegiate athletics. Holistic services are provided in a safe, personal environment where academic growth is a priority, personal development and independence are enhanced, and long-term success is nurtured by a staff which models these same commitments. Student-athletes who have distinguished themselves in the classroom as well as on the field or court, may be nominated for the BIG EAST Academic All-Star Team, the HOCKEY EAST Academic Honor Roll, NFHCA Division I Academic Team or ESPN The Magazine Academic All-American Program presented by CoSIDA. The Providence College Athletic Department also honors student-athletes each semester who have achieved a 3.00 grade point average or higher.
Jonathan Gomes Assistant Director for Student-Athlete Services Meghan Kiley Academic/Life Skills Coordinator for Student-Athletes Kaitlyn O’Malley Academic Skills Specialist Kyle Mushaweh Graduate Assistant for Academic Services
ACADEMIC SERVICES AVAILABLE TO STUDENT-ATHLETES ACADEMIC MONITORING Progress report slips (i.e., requesting information regarding class attendance and performance) are sent to each instructor for all student-athletes at least once per semester. The staff tracks individual progress, schedules meetings with studentathletes as appropriate, and personally contacts instructors as necessary. TUTORIAL SERVICES / WRITING CENTER The Tutorial Center, which is nationally certified by the College Reading & Learning Association, provides peer tutoring in most all subject areas. The Tutorial Center is open until 9:00 pm weeknights. The Writing Center provides more intensive and specialized writing support and also maintains evening hours for student-athletes’ convenience.
COUNSELING / MENTORING The staff meets with student-athletes, individually and in-groups, regarding academic, athletic, career, and/or personal issues. TRAVEL NOTIFICATIONS At the beginning of each semester, studentathletes are provided with letters for their instructors, notifying them of travel/ competitive schedules. PRE-REGISTRATION The staff assists student-athletes with planning and course registration. In conjunction with the Office of Academic Records, dates are determined for preregistration each semester.
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LIFE SKILLS / SPECIAL PROJECTS Programs and workshops on select life skills (i.e., NCAA/CHAMPS Life Skills Program) are presented, covering the following five component areas: academics, personal development, community service, athletics, and career development. The OAS has collaborative relationships with many units on campus to help provide these services. STUDY HALL Quiet, monitored study time is available, during daytime and evening hours. Studentathletes are required and/or recommended to attend, on a sport-by-sport basis, by their respective head coach.
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ATHLETICS DIRECTOR
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ROBERT G. DRISCOLL, JR. Since Robert G. Driscoll was hired as the Associate Vice President for Athletics on November 2, 2001, Providence College athletics has experienced unprecedented growth in academic and athletic performance, fundraising, facilities and community involvement. Driscoll has reinvigorated the Providence College Athletics program, leading the charge with a vision of creating one of the most respected programs in the nation, where each student-athlete graduates and has the opportunity to compete for championships. Driscoll was recognized for his efforts on June 10, 2008 as he was named the 2007-08 Astro Turf Athletics Director of the Year for Division I Northeast Region at the 43rd National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics Annual Convention. He also was honored in 2009 by his alma mater, Ithaca College, where he received the Distinguished Sport Industry Leader award during alumni weekend. Most recently, he was elected as treasurer of the Division I-AAA Athletic Directors Association. Providence College athletics experienced success in 2009-10. Part of Driscoll’s vision is to achieve a 100-percent graduation rate. In the most recent NCAA Graduation Success Rate data, Providence student-athletes graduated at a 93-percent rate, which was one of the highest rankings in the country for a Division I program. Athletically, Providence finished seventh out of 95 Division I-AAA schools in the 2009-10 Learfield Sports Directors’ Cup. The men’s and women’s cross country teams advanced to the NCAA Championships and the indoor and outdoor track teams participated in the BIG EAST Championships. The men’s soccer and field hockey teams advanced to the BIG EAST Championship semifinals, while the softball squad earned a berth in the BIG EAST quarterfinals. The women’s hockey team captured the Hockey East regular season crown for the third time and earned the right to host the league tournament at Schneider Arena. The women’s basketball team enjoyed its most successful season since 1991-92 as it posted 19 wins and made it all the way to the Women’s National Invitation Tournament (WNIT) quarterfinals. There also have been numerous facility improvements. The men’s soccer program received a generous donation from John Murphy ‘80 and renovated the soccer offices. The Joyce Murphy Soccer Suite opened in November of 2008. The suite features new offices, meeting spaces and a lounge area equipped with flat screen televisions. In addition, the men’s soccer locker room also was refurbished thanks to a donation by Kerry and Karl Anderson ‘87. With the creation of the BIG EAST Lacrosse Conference, the lacrosse offices were renovated to go along with a new locker room. The volleyball locker room also was renovated and a new women’s basketball video room was created. Furthermore, the track/cross country offices and the women’s soccer offices also were refurbished. The Helen Bert Student-Athlete Study Lounge, which was opened in 2007, was recently expanded. Thanks to a generous donation from Judge Bill Leary ’60 and his wife, Emily, the Friends of Friar Hockey Room also was renovated at Schneider Arena and the Bob O’Connor ’62 media library was opened. In August of 2007, the Concannon Fitness Center, a state-of-the-art $18 million facility, was opened. The Concannon Fitness Center is adjacent to the $6 million Friar Field Hockey & Lacrosse Complex, which was completed in August 2005. The Fitness Center houses the Friars’ Jimmy Walker Strength and Conditioning Center as well as administrative and coaching offices, conference rooms and locker rooms. The construction project also provides the department with a state-of-the-art sports medicine complex and a new ticket office. The Canavan Sports Medicine Center, which was completed in August of 2008, is equipped with a hydrotherapy room, which includes a SwimEx rehab pool and two plunges for cold/hot therapy. Many of the College’s athletic improvements were made possible through Driscoll’s fundraising efforts. In each of the eight years that Driscoll has led the Friars, the athletic department has exceeded its fundraising goals and has generated millions of dollars that have been utilized for student-athlete development and facility enhancements. Driscoll is currently a member of the NCAA Ice Hockey Championship Committee and will serve as the Committee Chair in 2010-11. He also represents the BIG EAST’s Athletic Directors on the Student-Athlete Advisory Council, serves on the BIG EAST Finance Committee and the HOCKEY EAST Television Negotiations Committee. He previously served on the NCAA Division I Management Council and was an NCAA Fellows Programs Executive Mentor. Driscoll joined the Providence community after 14½ years in athletic administration at the University of California, Berkeley. At Cal, Driscoll served as the Executive Associate Athletic Director and was responsible for the day-to-day operations of the department as well as overseeing football, men’s basketball, men’s and women’s swimming, men’s and women’s water polo, rugby, strength training, equipment and the sports medicine programs. Driscoll was hired at Cal as the Associate Athletic Director for Student Services, a position he held for five years. He then assumed the position of Executive Associate Athletic Director, at which point he was responsible for the administration of 27 varsity sports. During his tenure at Cal, he oversaw 25 club sports, a staff of 250 and a $36 million budget. Prior to coming to Providence, he served as the Acting Executive Director for Intercollegiate Athletics and Recreational Sports. During his tenure, Cal won over 20 national championships, competed in the Citrus, Copper, Alamo and Aloha Bowls, NCAA Basketball Tournaments and the College World Series for baseball and softball. The Bears also finished as high as 12th in the NACDA Directors’ Cup. Before arriving at Cal, Driscoll served six years (1981-87) as the Athletic Director and Chair of the Department of Physical Education, Recreation and Intramural Sports at Mills College in Oakland, Calif. Prior to arriving at Mills, Driscoll was Assistant Athletic Director and Head Baseball and Hockey Coach at Union College in Schenectady, N.Y. from 1977-81. Driscoll was a stand-out hockey and baseball player at Ithaca College (N.Y.), where he received a Bachelor of Science degree in physical education in 1974. He earned his Master of Science in Physical Education/Psychology of Sports from Ithaca in 1975. A native of West Concord, Mass., Driscoll was inducted into the inaugural class of Concord-Carlisle High School’s Athletic Hall of Fame (football, ice hockey and baseball) in 1993. He is the proud father of three children: Tara, Kelly, and Sean, a graduate of Providence College. He and his wife Cathy reside in North Kingstown.
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REV. BRIAN J. SHANLEY, O.P. On February 1, 2005, Providence College announced the election of Reverend Brian J. Shanley, O.P., to serve as the 12th president of the College. Prior to his arrival at Providence, Father Shanley served as an associate professor in the School of Philosophy at The Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C. Father Shanley is a native of Warwick, Rhode Island. A parishioner at St. Gregory the Great Church, he attended local public schools, graduating from Toll Gate High School in 1976. In 1980, Father Shanley earned his undergraduate degree in history at Providence College. He holds a doctorate degree in philosophy from the University of Toronto, where he completed the Collaborative Providence in Philosophy and Medieval Studies. He also holds a master of divinity degree (theology) and the Licentiate in Sacred Theology (S.T.L.), both from the Dominican House of Studies in Washington, D.C. (Pontifical Faculty of the Immaculate Conception.) Ordained to the priesthood in 1987, Father Shanley has devoted his entire career to teaching and administration in Catholic higher education. Following teaching assignments at Providence College and the University of Toronto, he began his tenure at The Catholic University of America in 1994, achieving the rank of associate professor in 2001. Father Shanley’s first teaching assignment was at Providence College from 1988-91. He was an instructor of philosophy, and taught in the Development of Western Civilization Program. Father Shanley spent the Fall 2002 semester as a visiting professor at the Candler School of Theology at Emory University. He previously engaged in a post-doctoral fellowship at the University of Notre Dame’s Center for Philosophy of Religion in 1998-99. As the Regent of Studies for the Dominican Province of St. Joseph, Father Shanley holds a seat on the Provincial Council, a body of 12 Dominican Friars serving as cabinet-level advisors to the Prior Provincial. He advises the Prior Provincial on all matters pertaining to the intellectual and academic life of the Province and oversees the academic endeavors of members of the Province, including those in preparation for the priesthood and those engaged in graduate studies.
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FACILITIES
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CONCANNON FITNESS CENTER The Concannon Fitness Center is a $15-million facility, which opened in August of 2007. The Concannon Fitness Center is adjacent to the Friar Field Hockey & Lacrosse Complex. It houses the Friars' varsity weight room as well as offices, conference rooms and locker rooms. The multi-level facility also houses a wide variety of nautilus, cardiovascular and free-weight equipment, which is open to the student body. Memberships also are available to the local community, alumni, faculty and staff. The Jimmy Walker Strength and Conditioning Center is designed for use by student-athletes only, and is located on the first floor. The majority of the strength and conditioning curriculum is conducted in the facility - in addition to the Astroturf field, the Peterson Recreation Center and Taylor Natatorium.
CANAVAN SPORTS MEDICINE CENTER The Canavan Sports Medicine Center opened during the 200708 academic year and became fully operational in August 2008. The center is the primary sports medicine facility for each of the College’s 300+ student-athletes and its working space is roughly 4,000 square feet. This state-of-the-art facility includes nine treatment tables with assorted modality equipment, office space for the eight certified athletic trainers on staff. The space also provides two physician clinic offices, where primary care, orthopedic, chiropractic and podiatric physicians evaluate our student-athletes on a weekly basis. There also is a large rehabilitation/exercise area in the facility that houses a SwimEx rehab pool, one eight-person hot plunge pool and one eight-person cold plunge pool. On October 17, 2008, Athletics Director Robert G. Driscoll, Jr. and Providence College President Reverend Brian J. Shanley welcomed Joe Canavan `65 and wife, MaryBeth, to Alumni Hall to officially open The Canavan Sports Medicine Center with a ribbon cutting ceremony.
FRIAR FIELD HOCKEY & LACROSSE COMPLEX The Friar Field Hockey & Lacrosse Complex is a $6-million state-of-the-art Astroturf facility located in the heart of the Providence College campus. The "Complex" serves as the home venue for the Providence field hockey and men's lacrosse teams, and also serves as a training facility for all varsity athletes as part of the strength & conditioning program. In addition to its use by Providence College athletics, the complex also is used for various recreation & intramural sports activities, summer camps and clinics.
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THE RENAISSANCE CITY
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A CITY IN RENAISSANCE... Providence, Rhode Island is among America’s most dynamic, diverse and exciting new destination cities. Come and see it for yourself. Gather with thousands in the rejuvenated downtown for a magical WaterFire display. Catch a Broadway-bound show. Enjoy dinner in one of the city’s many award-winning restaurants, then head to Federal Hill to sip an authentic caffe latte. Mingle with the more than 26,000 students who attend the city’s five colleges and universities. Explore internship opportunities with the city’s businesses and nonprofits and see a real-world path to career success. Providence College’s scenic 105-acre campus is located just 10 minutes away from one of the most historic and cosmopolitan city centers in the United States. Come to Providence and embrace all that America’s Renaissance City has to offer.
A LIVELY DOWNTOWN SCENE It’s where Colonial-era cobblestone streets intersect with gleaming new office buildings. Where young men and women from across the nation intern with some of the most recognized names in finance, business, technology and healthcare. In Providence, there’s always something happening, always a new exhibition, bookshop or bistro to check out. The New York Times describes it as “one of the hippest towns in New England.” And Money Magazine calls it “the best city in the East for young professionals.”
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Providence is a short drive from T.F. Green Airport. Known as the “hassle-free gateway to New England,” the airport is conveniently located close to Interstate 95 and offers non-stop flight connections to cities throughout the United States and Caribbean The Providence Performing Arts Center is the second largest indoor theater in New England The Dunkin’ Donuts Center (home of Providence College basketball) has hosted the NCAA Hockey Championship and NCAA Basketball Tournament among other major sporting events At the upscale Providence Place Mall, you’ll find more than 160 shops, theaters, acclaimed restaurants and an IMAX Theater The renowned WaterFire display on the Providence River is one of the many attractions that draw thousands to the city’s dynamic downtown With seven historic districts featuring beautifully preserved 18th-and-19th century architecture, Providence is one of the most historic cities in America Providence has the country’s largest per capita concentration of college students (26,000 in a city of just over 175,000), making it one of the nation’s most student-friendly cities Providence has a rich diversity of neighborhoods offering a wide selection of ethnic cuisine, from pad thai to paella The nationally acclaimed Roger Williams Park Zoo is home to hundreds of rare animals from around the world The city’s rich cultural calendar includes dance performances, theater productions, music recitals, gallery shows and readings by prominent authors and poets
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2010-11 PROVIDENCE WOMEN’S TENNIS SCHEDULE FALL 2010
September 11 Sat. 16 Thurs. 22 Wed. at 24-26 Fri.-Sun. 28 Tues. 30 Thurs.
SHU Doubles Tournament (Fairfield, Conn.) 9:00 a.m. HOLY CROSS 3:00 p.m. Bryant 3:30 p.m. Army Invitational (West Point, N.Y.) All Day RHODE ISLAND 3:30 p.m. HARTFORD 3:00 p.m.
October 9-10 16-17 22-26
Marist Invitational (Poughkeepsie, N.Y.) All Day New England Championships (Fairfield, Conn.) All Day ITA Championships (Hanover, N.H.) All Day
Sat.-Sun. Sat.-Sun. Fri.-Tues.
SPRING 2011
March 4 5 6 12 13 14 26 30 31
Fri. at Brown 7:00 p.m. Sat. at Army tba Sun. vs. Marist (West Point, N.Y.) tba Sat. vs. Cincinnati (Pittsburgh, Pa.)* tba Sun. at West Virginia* tba Mon. at Pittsburgh* 12:00 p.m. Sat. vs. Georgetown (Storrs, Conn.)* tba Wed. CONNECTICUT* tba Thurs. SACRED HEART 3:00 p.m.
April 2 3 5 9 10 16 17
Sat. at Siena 10:00 a.m. Sun. at Albany tba Tues. ST. JOHN’S* tba Sat. MARQUETTE* 3:00 p.m. Sun. at Fairfield tba Sat. SETON HALL* tba Sun. VILLANOVA* tba
* BIG EAST match Home matches are in BOLD CAPS