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sports news Outdoor Track Wraps Up Regular Season at Brown The Emmanuel men’s and women’s track teams concluded the regular season portion of their outdoor schedules on Sunday, April 27th at the Brown University Invitational.

The Saints concluded the 2008 season with a strong showing in the first-ever Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) men’s volleyball tournament. Emmanuel finished second, falling to top-seeded Rivier College in the finals, 3-0.

On the men’s side, Rob Allen ’08 ran an impressive double during the day, splitting a time of 23.10 in the 200-meter dash (3rd place) and following it up with a 6th place effort in the 400 (51.06). Thomas Maher ’11 had a solid showing in multiple events as well, taking 6th in the 110-meter hurdles (16.18) and 10th in the 400meter hurdles (59.81). Matt Hickey ’08 ran 2:04.22 for the 800 as well.

During the title match, captain Michael Townsend ’10 notched 12 kills and nine digs to lead the Saints, while outside-hitter Curtis Abram ’10 added nine kills and six digs of his own.

The Saints entered the tournament seeded second and faced 3rd-seeded Johnson & Wales University in their opening match. The Emmanuel men swept the Wildcats in straight sets, 30-26, 34-32, 30-23. Townsend led the Saints, recording a double-double with 20 kills, 10 digs, and four aces. Abram and Stephen Keeney ’10 chipped in with six kills apiece in the win as well. Setter Taylor Lowe ’10 paced the attack with 37 assists, while classmate Gregg MacDonald ’10 and Sophanna Lout ’08 tallied six digs each.

Christine Gaspar ’09 led the way for the women, finishing 6th in the 5000 in 19:28.98. Cat Lariviere ’08 competed in the 800 and 1500-meter runs, finishing in times of 2:36.63 and 5:08.86, respectively. Sarah Soldano ’11 ran a time of 13.91 for the 100meter dash and competed in the long jump (4.54 meters), while classmate Alison Lynch ’11 led Emmanuel in the 400 (1:07.74).

Prior to the meet, the teams competed at Connecticut College’s Silfen Invitational on April 19th. The Saints had several personal bests on top of posting new marks in Emmanuel’s record books. Gaspar won the women’s 10K in a time of 43:11.55, while Erin Daley ’11 threw her personal best in the discus with a toss of 61-3. Maureen Kellett ’11 ran a PR in the 1500, while Megan Reichel ’10 did the same in both the 100- and 200meter runs. The women’s 4x100-meter (Ashley Adamson ’11, Katie Beaton ’10. Lynch, Kelsey Fitzpatrick ’11) and 4x400-meter relays (Fitzpatrick, Emily McCaffrey ’08, Lariviere, Lynch) each

Volleyball 2nd at GNAC Tourney

Matt Hickey ‘08 and the Saints closed out their regular season on April 27th at the Brown University Invitational.

established new schools records with times of 54.49 and 4:35.51, respectively.

For the men, Michael Thurnauer ’08 set a new mark in the 400-meter hurdles (59.09) and the javelin (1449), while John Heiber ’11 and Pat Welton ’10 set personal bests in the 400.

For those athletes that qualified, the Division III New England Championships will be held on May 2nd at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy’s facilities in New London, Conn. The ECAC Championships will take place May 15th at Springfield College as well.

For their efforts, both Townsend and MacDonald were named to the GNAC All-Tournament Team.

The Saints finished the season with a 14-15 overall record. Three members will depart due to graduation: Lout, Brendan Ellis ’08 and Russell Brodmerkle ’08.

All three were honored during the team’s final regular season game against Wentworth Institute of Technology on March 27th.

Softball Ends ‘08 on High Note The Saints’ softball team put up three wins in the final two days of its season, defeating Johnson & Wales in back-to-back games on April 19th and completing its regular schedule with a victory over Albertus Magnus on April 21st.

Emmanuel outscored its opponents by a margin of 36-14 during the contests, which including a 14-9 come-from-behind victory in the first game against the Wildcats in which the Saints rallied with nine runs in the sixth. The Saints won 12-3 in the second game and defeated Albertus Magnus by a score of 10-2 as well.

The Saints say goodbye to this year’s senior class, which includes tri-captains Stephanie Rege ’08, Jennifer Walsh ’08 and Nicole Ferraro ’08.

Captain Jennifer Walsh ’08 connects with a pitch while teammates look on.

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Class of 2008 Candidates for Distinction in the Field Present Work The Class of 2008 candidates for Distinction in the Field brought a broad range of discussions to the table during the College’s third annual presentation forum, which ran April 17th-24th. In all, 39 members of the senior class presented their work during the weeklong event, with presentations taking place in the Jean Yawkey Center for Community Leadership.

Jessica Nieuwenhuizen ’08, a psychology major, presented her project “Inducing Empathy to Improve the Attitudes Towards the Homeless” on April 17th. A longstanding interest in “helping individuals in stigmatized groups” provided the foundation for her concept, which utilized a meth-

odology with the ability to influence participants to have more positive attitudes towards the homeless, as well as potentially stimulate additional positive behaviors, such as volunteering.

“These concepts really highlight Emmanuel College’s social justice [mission],” said Niewenhuizen. “Although my study did not encourage volunteering, I hope that by inducing empathy it will improve the attitudes towards the homeless.”

When Laura Kazanjian ’08 started contemplating a direction for her project, she immediately began considering Laura Kazanjian ’08 was one of the 39 members of the senior class who recently presented work as a candidate for Distinction in the Field.

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Lydon Addresses Changing State of Media at Wyant Series Media personality and journalist Christopher Lydon offered his perspective on “Will We Be Better in the New Media World?” as part of the most recent installment of the Wyant Lecture Series on March 27th in the Janet M. Daley Library Lecture Hall.

Lydon has been a distinctive voice in many media: covering politics with The Boston Globe and The New York Times in the 1960s and 1970s; hosting The Ten O’Clock News on WGBHTV in the 1980s; inaugurating the smart talk show “The Connection” with WBUR (Boston) and NPR in the 1990s; and in 2005 founding the hybrid radio and Internet conversation known as “Open Source,” which he produces now from the Watson Institute at Brown University.

Speaking to an audience of students, faculty, staff and alumni, Lydon mentioned how he has felt an “Emmanuel College connection” all his life due to his mother having been a student of the College in the early 1920s. According to Lydon, the appreciation for “Catholic humanism” that was ingrained in him in his youth and still inspires him today had much to do with his mother’s education at Emmanuel.

During his lecture, titled “The Last Newspaper Guy Meets the First

Students autograph a steel beam as part of the topping-off ceremony for the Academic Science Center on April 17th.

Topped Off Milestone Achieved in Construction of Academic Science Center Emmanuel College celebrated a milestone in the construction of its new Academic Science Center on April 17th, commemorating the completion of the building’s structural frame with a traditional topping-off ceremony.

Prior to the final beam being lowered into place at the top of the building, students, faculty, administrators, staff and all those involved with the

construction process were invited to autograph the piece of steel. Afterwards, it was hoisted skyward along with a small pine tree and American flag – symbolizing the success of the project thus far as well as bestowing good luck for the future of the building and its inhabitants. Additionally, College Treasurer Sr. Anne Donovan, SND attached a Sisters of Notre Dame cross to the beam and invit...CONTINUED ON PAGE 7

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campus news Students Take Part in SGA Meeting with Mayor Menino

Elise Zablowsky ’08 and Jason Noguiera ’09 traveled to New Orleans on April 6th to take part in the 235th American Chemical Society National Meeting.

Chemistry Students Participate in National Meeting in New Orleans Jason Noguiera ’09 and Elise Zablowsky ’08 participated in the “Chem Demo Exchange Program using Household Chemicals” at the 235th American Chemical Society National Meeting in New Orleans on April 6th. Their demonstration was entitled, “Holding Your Home Together with Nails.” Four different types of nails commonly used to build homes were tested for magnetism, reactivity to acid rain using vinegar and density. Thirty chemistry clubs from around the country participated in the event. Assistant Professor of Chemistry Christine Jaworek-Lopes also presented a poster during the meeting

entitled, “Developing and Maintaining Successful Chemists Celebrate Earth Day (CCED) Programs.”

Additionally, Noguiera was recently accepted to participate in the American Cancer Society Alvan T. and Viola D. Fuller Summer Research Fellowship. This 10-week program allows students to choose an area of cancer research of personal interest, with Noguiera listing “synthesis of potential chemotherapeutics” as a potential concentration. The program will conclude with each summer fellow presenting his or her work during a poster session.

Emmanuel College Receives Grant from George I. Alden Trust Emmanuel College has received a grant of $125,000 from the George I. Alden Trust to support the costs of the infrastructure for the general and organic chemistry laboratories in its new Academic Science Center. The Center will advance Emmanuel’s strategic initiative to establish the natural sciences as a signature program at the College. New teaching laboratories will reflect the innovation and tech-

nology that today’s students need to thrive.

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Student Government Association (SGA) President Adam Smith ’08 and 2008-09 PresidentElect Amanda Donegan ’10 represented two of nearly 50 Boston-area college and university students who met with Mayor Thomas M. Menino to discuss a range of topics regarding the current state of the city on March 24th. The event marked the first such forum held by Menino for local college student government representatives.

During the meeting, Menino discussed a number of different initiatives the city has in the works, emphasizing the importance for young people to consider careers in the public sector after graduation.Programs that were mentioned included the “Boston Urban Mechanics Program,” an internship program dedicated to increasing college students’ involvement in city government, and “One in 3,” a group dedicated to the needs of

Boston’s 20-34 year-old population, which makes up a third of the city’s residents.

Students had the chance to further discuss their concerns with Menino during an hour-long question-andanswer session as well, with topics including how to create “green” jobs in the city, a conversation regarding Boston’s efforts to be more environmentally responsible and the availability of artists’ residences in town. The mayor and his staff acknowledged that they would be open to the idea of establishing meetings with Boston college and university student government associations on a more frequent basis as well.

“I thought it was a unique opportunity,” said Smith of the meeting. “It was good to have the chance to meet the mayor and talk about what is going on around the city.”

Award-winning Author Dennis Lehane Speaks at Emmanuel Dennis Lehane, the author of New York Times bestsellers, Mystic River and Shutter Island, was an invited guest of the College on April 16th.

A native of Dorchester, the awardwinning author of Boston detective novels provided a reading from his upcoming novel, The Given Day, in the Janet M. Daley Library Lecture Hall. A book signing followed in the Lillian Immig Gallery.

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Faculty News Assistant Professor of Chemistry Christine Jaworek-Lopes has been nominated for the Northeast Regional Award for Excellence in Volunteer Services by the Northeastern Section of the American Chemical Society. The award recognizes the volunteer efforts of individuals who have served the American Chemical Society by contributing significantly to the goals and objectives of the society through their regional activities.

Assistant Professor of Performance Arts Thomas Schnauber was invited by the Boston University Department of Music to be a guest adjudicator for its annual Concerto Competition on March 4th. Additionally, the weekend of April 4th, the University of Indianapolis Department of Music asked him

to be a guest composer/presenter.

During his visit, Schnauber spoke at the “Composers’ Forum” to graduate and undergraduate composers about his music and coached singers in the vocal arts department about the theory and performance of Benjamin Britten’s folksong arrangements. The department also hosted a concert featuring five of his works during the weekend, including Tills lustiger Streicher for solo violin, The River, 1928 for baritone and piano, Those Infernal Exsanguinators for flute and piano, Not-Pooh Songs for oboe and female voice, and Die schwersten Fesseln for large mixed ensemble. Not-Pooh Songs was also performed by the Great Noise Ensemble on April 12th as part of a concert in Silver Springs, MD.

campus news International Hospitality Night ’08

On April 3rd, a number of student groups provided performances for the 19th Annual International Hospitality Night in the Jean Yawkey Center gymnasium.

New Career Info System Provides Easier Access to Internships, Jobs In an effort to continue to provide Emmanuel students and alumni with the highest-caliber resources, the College’s Office of Internships & Career Development recently launched EC Career Connect (EC3), a new career information system that will serve as Emmanuel’s new online career center.

Last October, the Office of Internships & Career Development engaged the Boston-based company eCampusRecruiter, the leading provider of custom online career management software, to construct a distinct career database designed to accommodate the needs of Emmanuel users. Founded in 1998 by two college students, who conceptualized the system as part of a school project, the company developed EC3 through its management suite, EASE (Electronic Applications for Students and Employees), considered to be one of the most innovative and versatile career services software programs available today.

“EC3 really represents a giant step forward in terms of our office’s ability to assist students and alumni.”

– Brie Weiler

“The fact that the system was built by college students was really appealing to us,” said Assistant Director of Internships & Career Development/ Manager of Information Technology Brie Weiler. “We were looking for something that was customizable to make it more attractive to students and alumni. Most colleges and universities in the U.S. have turned to a more web-based approach to communicate with students. EC3 really represents a giant step forward in terms of our office’s ability to assist students and alumni.”

The more user-friendly setup, which

replaces the HotJobs conference on the College’s e-mail system as Emmanuel’s internship and job resource network, was officially launched on March 31st and is equipped with a number of exciting and easy-to-use features.

In addition to its JobSeeker section, which allows students and alumni to search and apply for jobs, internships, career events, grad schools, etc., EC3 also allows users to upload and store resumes and cover letters, access an events calendar and even “hire” an agent to search for jobs for them.

“The system allows students to tell a job agent what they are looking for

and anytime a related job is posted to the site they receive an e-mail, which is on par with national job market web pages,” said Weiler. “Overall, with EC3, everything is easier to read and navigate from the get-go.”

College faculty and staff members also have access to the system, allowing them to direct students’ attention to interesting opportunities. Additionally, from an administrator’s standpoint, the system allows for better tracking of student and employer use, providing members of the Office of Internships & Career Development with valuable statistics regarding the needs of their audience.

“It gives us a lot more information and allows us to better our services,” said Weiler.

To register your EC3 account, visit www.ecampusrecruiter3.com/emmanuel.

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2008 Commencement REHEARSAL Wednesday, May 7th 5:30 p.m.

Rehearsal for Commencement Day Exercises will begin at 5:30 p.m. in the gymnasium of the Jean Yawkey Center. Graduates are expected to attend.

DINNER RECEPTION FOR GRADUATE AND PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS Wednesday, May 7th 6:30 p.m.

The Office of Graduate and Professional Programs will host the graduates and their family and friends for dinner immediately following Commencement Rehearsal. The event will be held in the Auditorium.

ALUMNI ASSOCIATION SENIOR DINNER Wednesday, May 7th 6:30 p.m.

Following Commencement rehearsal, the Alumni Association Senior Dinner will be held in the Marian Hall Dining Room in the Jean Yawkey Center. Attendees can be entered into a drawing to win one of two sets (four total) of Red Sox tickets for the July 28th game against the Los Angeles Angels.

BACCALAUREATE LITURGY and ACADEMIC AWARDS CEREMONY Friday, May 9th 6:00 p.m.

These proceedings will be held under the Commencement tent on the College campus. The Class of 2008 will meet in the Gymnasium at 5:15 p.m., wearing academic dress (caps, gowns, and black shoes). Please note: academic hoods are not worn at Baccalaureate Liturgy. Academic awards will be presented at the end of the Liturgy.

Any student receiving an award will be notified in advance. This Liturgy is a Eucharistic celebration in the Catholic tradition of the College. All graduates and families are welcome to attend regardless of faith denomination.

GRADUATES’ RECEPTION Friday, May 9th A reception for graduates and their guests will be held in the Maureen Murphy Wilkens Atrium in the

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Jean Yawkey Center immediately following the Baccalaureate Liturgy and Awards. All members of the College community are invited to attend this event.

COMMENCEMENT DAY EXERCISES Saturday, May 10th 11:00 a.m.

Commencement Exercises will be held under the tent on the College campus on Saturday, May 10th at 11:00 a.m. Graduates will assemble in the Gymnasium at 9:30 a.m. wearing academic dress.

Due to changes in the procession, the original time of 9:45 a.m. has been changed. The line will form alphabetically by degree and marshals will direct. Baccalaureate candidates will wear hoods.

Master’s degree candidates will carry hoods and will be hooded on stage. An outdoor reception will immediately follow Commencement Exercises for graduates and their guests on the College campus.

COMMENCEMENT SPEAKER & HONORARY DEGREE RECIPIENTS Elizabeth Hayes Patterson ’67, associate professor of law at the Georgetown University Law Center will be the Commencement Speaker at Emmanuel’s 86th Commencement Exercises on May 10th. She will receive an Honorary Degree from the College, along with outgoing Board of Trustees Chair C. Michael Daley and Rev. David Gill, S.J.

Professor Patterson has been a faculty member at the Georgetown University Law Center in Washington, D.C. since 1980. In 2001 she received the Law Center’s Frank F. Flegal Teaching Award, which recognizes teaching excellence among full-time faculty members. From 1993-97, Professor Patterson served as associate dean for the JD and Graduate Programs at the Law Center. Prior to Georgetown Law, she served as chair of the D.C. Public Service (Utilities) Commission and was a commissioner of the D.C. Public Service Commission as well.

A member of the American Law Institute, Professor Patterson has been treasurer of the D.C. Bar and a member of the Secretary of State’s Advisory Committee on Private International Law, the D.C. Bar Screening Committee, and the Editorial Board of the Washington Lawyer. She is a Trustee of Emmanuel College.

C. Michael Daley served as Chair of the Emmanuel College Board of Trustees during a time of transformative growth in the College’s history. Mr. Daley provided leadership to the Board through many major milestones, including the decision to admit young men in 2000, the opening of the Jean Yawkey Center and the development of a unique partnership with Merck in 2004. Retired as chairman, chief executive officer and treasurer of LoJack Corporation, Mr. Daley gave 16 years of service to Emmanuel’s Board, stepping down in June of 2007. He remains

a steadfast supporter of the College and its mission, and is the proud parent of Emmanuel alumna Mary Beth Grey ’90.

Rev. David Gill, S.J. is a Jesuit priest and Classics scholar at Boston College. Since August of 2003 he has also been pastor at St. Mary of the Angels in Roxbury, a multi-cultural inner-city parish. Fr. Gill has engaged its dynamic and diverse community to ensure its continued vitality, even in the face of possible closure by the Archdiocese in 2004. A scholar, teacher and committed advocate for social justice, Fr. Gill celebrated his 50th year as a Jesuit and Classics scholar in 2006.

TICKETS Each graduate will receive five (5) formal announcements and three (3) tickets for seating under the tent. Each ticket admits one person. The formal announcements are not tickets.

Tickets must be presented for entrance to the Commencement tent.

Seating cannot be guaranteed for arrival after 11:15 a.m. and seats may not be held. There will be additional seating outside the tent with a clear view of the Commencement platform.

Invitation packets are available to students with a College identification card in the Academic Dean’s office in the Administration Building, Room 209.

gpp news Webinars Offer Prospective Students Interactive Info Sessions from Afar Emmanuel’s Graduate & Professional Programs recently implemented a new, innovative method of communicating with prospective students. With the development of webinars, the department is now able to connect with its audience through synchronous conferencing – a flexible, engaging and live online informational format.

A version of web conferencing, webinars involve a virtual information tutorial in which participants are guided through a live presentation over the Internet. Presenters and attendees log on through their desktop while simultaneously interacting via telephone conversations that complement the visual experience and allow for an effective question-and-answer session.

The Graduate & Professional Programs currently offer webinar information sessions for each of its programs, which includes the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Bachelor of Science in Nursing (for Registered Nurses), the College’s graduate management and education programs, and its certificate offerings as well. Inquirers can take part in scheduled sessions during the week, which are offered during the lunch hour for further convenience, or set up a one-on-one webinar conference based on their schedules. Each meeting takes only 15 minutes, with an equallength question-and-answer session if participants are interested. This option is intended as a first introduction to degree programs for working adults and is followed by more in-depth advising sessions.

Since hosting the first webinar on March 25th, Enrollment Counselor Rob O’Dwyer says feedback has been positive, with participants remarking how convenient, informative and encouraging the technique has been in directing them to the next step in the admission process.

“The great thing about the tool is we get immediate feedback, as we can record the question-and-answer sessions and comments,” he said.

“Webinars enable us to reach the working professional population in a kind of way that allows us to inform them about our programs when they aren’t able to come to an information session on campus. It’s just another point of access for them.”

In the future, using webinars designed for human resources professionals, who seek workforce development options for their employees, is another capacity for using this technology to communicate.

Discussions on developing webinars within the Graduate & Professional Programs originated last summer with the arrival of Dean Judy Marley, who

Graduate and Professional Programs’ Operations and Data Manager Bryan Fleming and Enrollment Counselor Rob O’Dwyer discuss logistics prior to the start of a webinar information session.

“It is a very friendly format to be able to communicate with people and it increases accessibility to working professionals.”

– Bryan Fleming

pioneered this technology in her role at Boston University. To bring the concept to fruition, staff members of the Graduate & Professional Programs attended presentations on various topics to gain a better understanding of its realm of possibilities within a higher education setting. After establishing an account with WebEx, a Cisco company and world leader in online meeting applications, the department formed a workgroup consisting of O’Dwyer, Operations and Data Manager Bryan Fleming and Sam Verla ’08, a student worker who has been with the office since his freshman year.

Early in the planning process, all three members of the workgroup agreed to approach the development process by employing their individual strengths.

For Fleming and O’Dwyer, both of whom have film production backgrounds, great emphasis was placed on the arrangement of the script, which they viewed as the foundation for the project.

“We were both aware of how important the production value was to something like this, so we started out working a lot on the content,” said Fleming. “We felt that if the messaging was not there that it would not be as

effective. There is a difference between what works on paper and what works in this medium. Just because you have facts written down on paper does not make it a good presentation.”

“The key was to create an appropriate webinar format,” added O’Dwyer.

“We wanted to discover a way in which we could address someone in an online setting and make them feel welcome and comfortable.”

Starting out with a universal draft script that encompassed all of the programs, the three persistently worked on revisions, taking turns reading rough copy to one another and collaborating on changes. Once their work culminated in program-specific scripts, Verla, a communications major with a minor in graphic design, was handed the reins on designing the PowerPoint slides, which serve as the visual elements of the presentation.

“He really rose to the occasion with this project,” said Fleming of Verla.

“He thought about it outside of work and really grew into the position. As a result, he proved invaluable to us. It was a great experience for him and it was exciting for me to be able to work with him throughout the last few years and see him get to this point.”

While both Fleming and O’Dwyer have been more than pleased with the outcome thus far, both have already began contemplating ways to enhance the experience even more. Whether through the infusion of video technology, expanding the sessions to include information on topics such as student financial services, FirstClass e-mail training, online academic services, or utilizing the application to host faculty and staff meetings across the Graduate & Professional Programs eight eastern Massachusetts locations, the sky appears to be the limit for the College’s use of webinars.

“The potential for it is great,” said Fleming. “It is a very friendly format to be able to communicate with people and it increases accessibility to working professionals who may not be able to meet with us right away.”

“But the concept is not to replace our personal one-on-one interviews either,” added O’Dwyer. “It is another way for us to get information to people in a convenient manner and help them through the application process. Because of our enthusiasm for Emmanuel’s degree programs and our commitment to excellence and access for working adults, we offer student support services which are convenient and responsive. For some prospective students, that may be a personal visit to the company where they work, but for others, it’s better for them to explore options for earning a degree through the web.”

To view a list of scheduled webinars and register for an information session, visit http://emmanuel.webex.com.

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campus news Theatre Guild Presents “Oklahoma”

Emmanuel College Theatre Guild performed the musical “Oklahoma” during its spring performance, held April 4th-6th in the Auditorium.

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ways she could combine her love of mathematics and baseball. With the help of a book she borrowed from her advisor, Assistant Professor of Mathematics Dr. Matthew Tom, Kazanjian came up with the idea of establishing a formula for determining whether or not New York Yankees’ slugger Alex Rodriguez deserved to be named the 2007 American League Most Valuable Player.

“While reading the book, I stumbled upon an article entitled, ‘Did Shoeless Joe Jackson Throw the 1919 World Series?’ in which they used certain statistics and formulas to show that Shoeless Joe actually performed better than anyone on his team during that world series,” said Kazanjian, who presented her work on April 18th.

“The article really intrigued me to think about how I could adapt it to fit a project relevant to today. This is how I came up with the idea to dissect

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the MVP candidates’ seasons and see which player was actually the most valuable to his respective team.”

Stephen Murphy ’08 explored “The Environmental Costs of the Expansion of London’s Heathrow Airport” due to his interests in the environment, the current media attention surrounding the issue and his personal stake in the situation as a United Kingdom resident. An economics major, Murphy says Al Gore’s documentary “An Inconvenient Truth” enlightened him on “some disturbing truths” regarding “humanity’s environmental impact,” while his family residence’s location directly underneath one of the airport’s flight paths supplied appropriate reasoning for investigating the situation further. The goal of the project was to examine both sides of the argument surrounding the world’s largest international airport and provide an objective view of the matter.

“The Heathrow Airport expansion topic confronts an issue that is central to today’s increasingly interconnected world,” said Murphy, who presented on April 24th. “Governments and regulatory bodies face the need to stimulate and encourage economic growth, yet at the same time are confronted with environmental implications.”

In addition to discussions, Julie D’Alessandro ’08 presented a recital on April 28th in the Auditorium as part of her senior distinction project. The presentation events will close with an art exhibition, with students work on display in the St. Joseph Hall Foyer from May 3rd-10th. The opening will take place Friday, May 3rd from 5:007:00 p.m.

To learn more about the students and for a schedule of the events, visit www.emmanuel.edu, click on “Commencement” and then select “Senior Distinction.”

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education, in smaller institutions with full-time faculty undergraduate enrollments of 1,000-3,000 students. The Trust focuses its support on institutions in the six New England states as well as New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania.

The Trustees support institutions that demonstrate a combination of education excellence, exciting programming, and efficient and effective administration. The Trustees support proposals that they feel will contribute significantly to the intellectual growth of students and will enhance an institution’s mission.”

The Alden Trust has been a strong partner with Emmanuel in the past. The College is very grateful for this continued support.

campus news Pike ‘08 Honored at North American Philosophy/Religion Conference Ian Pike ’08 received the award for best paper/presentation in the field of religion at the North American Undergraduate Conference in Philosophy and Religion at Westminster College during the weekend of March 8th. Pike offered insight on a paper he had written for Professor of Religious Studies Ann Wetherilt’s “Spirituality and Mysticism” class in the fall, entitled, “The Desire Paradox: Suffering, Salvation and Puritan Mysticism in Milton’s ‘Paradise Lost,’” which provided a view of the 17th-century English poet’s work through the lens of Christian Puritanism traditions and Buddhist principles.

An English literature major, Pike’s original intention with the paper involved combining elements from his field of study with those within a religious sphere. Through his continued enthusiasm for the subject matter

“The judges agreed that Ian’s work was outstanding, it was clearly one of the most sophisticated papers at the conference.”

– Professor of Religious Studies Ann Wetherilt and ensuing discussions with Wetherilt, Pike was encouraged to submit the work to the second annual national conference.

“I feel more comfortable researching within a literature-studies technique and find the approach can be applicable to a theological concentration,” he said. “I was pleased with the paper originally and wanted to continue to develop the idea more fully. I did not want to let go of it just because the class was over. When I went to Professor Wetherilt about it, she informed

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Podcaster,” Lydon discussed how a radio/online experiment with a colleague a few years ago haphazardly landed them the distinction as the world’s first podcasters. He furthered the discussion of new media innovations and the changing state of media today with his list of 10 signs that we are experiencing an “epical shift” in the way we receive – and demand – media access.

“We are all invited by the new media

ed College Chaplain Fr. Stephen Boyle to bless the structure, asking that it provide a valuable learning environment for Emmanuel and its students “for years and years to come.”

During the brief ceremony, Sr. Anne took the opportunity to recognize the organizations involved in the construction process, including the architectural firm Goody Clancy, structural engineers LeMessurier Consultants and the construction company Walsh Brothers, Incorporated. John Riley, the senior vice president and chief financial officer for Walsh Brothers congratulated the College on its important milestone, complimenting Emmanuel and its students on the significant progress he has witnessed, especially over the last few years.

“We have been working with Emmanuel for a long time and we have been pleased to see how far this institution has come in so many ways,” he said. “This [Academic Science Center] is a tremendous sign of

In preparation for the weekend event, Pike worked to reformat his paper into a 20-minute oration, a new challenge he says he especially enjoyed. His efforts culminated in the top honor from the conference’s committee, both for his content as well as his presentation – much to the delight of Wetherilt, who traveled with Pike and served as a judge on the panel.

“The judges agreed that Ian’s work was outstanding, it was clearly one of the most sophisticated papers at the

For Pike, having the opportunity to engage other students and sustain academic dialogue proved especially beneficial.

“I thought it was amazing, I was thrilled about the whole process,” he said. “Everyone there was really interested in what they were doing, really invested in their research and willing to participate. It was an eye-opening experience to be around people with a common interest.

“I absolutely encourage other students to participate in this conference in the future,” he added. “Even if you aren’t presenting a paper, just being there, and getting the chance to listen and talk to other students is such a good experience.”

to be both better informed and more expressive than we were in the old media and we should seize this opportunity as we would a lifeline,” he said.

The Wyant Lecture Series features speakers in the Humanities, History and the Arts. The Louise Doherty Wyant professorship was established by the late Louise Doherty Wyant ‘63 and her husband, Dr. James Wyant, in honor of Sister Anne Cyril Delaney, SND.

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me about the conference, so I worked on revising it and eventually had my abstract accepted during the winter.”

conference, having woven in interdisciplinary elements,” she said. “I was extremely proud of him and the way he presented his paper. He was extremely confident and clear and knew his material well.”

growth and it has been a privilege to be a part of it.”

Outgoing Student Government Association (SGA) President Adam Smith ’08 addressed the crowd as well, thanking the numerous members of the Emmanuel community for attending the ceremony. He introduced next year’s SGA President, Amanda Donegan ’10, who shared her enthusiasm for the new structure.

“What a great example of the future of Emmanuel,” she said. “I am so grateful we could all be here today to celebrate.”

The construction of the new four-floor, 47,500 square-foot Academic Science Center reflects Emmanuel’s goal of building distinctive academic programs in the liberal arts and sciences through leveraging its unique location in the Longwood Medical Area. The Center, which will be located in the area adjacent to the College’s historic Administration Building, is scheduled to open in 2009.

Special Instructor of Education Elizabeth Hale and students smile for a photo during Hale’s book signing in the College’s bookstore on April 3rd.

Hale Publishes Book, Crafting Writers Special Instructor of Education Elizabeth Hale recently had her book titled, Crafting Writers, published by Stenhouse Publishers in March.

The book will be used by graduate and undergraduate education programs, as well as by teachers in elementary and middle schools.

Staff News

Bradford A. Brady is the new Coordinator of Gifts and Records in the Office of Development and Alumni Relations. Brady joins the College after most recently serving as a hyperbaric oxygen therapy technician for Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary. He is a 2001 graduate of North Andover High School.

Kathleen Cohoon comes to Emmanuel as the new Development Assistant. A graduate of Emmanuel, Cohoon holds a B.A. in management. She previously worked as a fund accounting analyst for Fidelity Investments.

Jennifer D. Mills is the new Enroll-

ment Counselor for the Graduate & Professional Programs. A 2001 Emmanuel graduate, Mills holds a B.A. in art therapy as well as a master’s degree in art and counseling from Lesley University. She previously worked as a Kaplan Student Advisor for Kaplan Educational Center.

Carol Whitehead joins the College as the new Assistant to the Vice President of Finance and Administration. Whitehead previously served as the executive assistant to the vice president of retail marketing for Cumberland Farms Inc. She holds an associate’s degree in business from Massasoit Community College.

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