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Assumption Assumption College Magazine • Volume 10, Number 3 • Summer 2012

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Rome Campus Opens New Worlds n Assumption College liberal arts education engages students in a process of learning that encourages them to search, probe and explore. The active analysis of ideas opens up new worlds and possibilities, and sparks creativity.

All creativity stems from the expansion of one’s mind; and what better way to do that than examining the great classical works at the heart of the liberal arts tradition. The ultimate expression of creativity can manifest itself in a variety of ways and in diverse professions.

Assumption students expand their understanding of humanity and incorporate their creativity in business, medicine, teaching, and in fields like entertainment, art, drama and music. In all cases, our graduates are enriching the lives of others. This issue of Assumption Magazine specifically looks at some of our alumni in the entertainment industry.

Similarly, Assumption encourages students to expand their awareness of the world through encounters with other cultures. That may occur indirectly through the study of literature and history, and directly through first-hand experiences like study abroad. Hans Christian Anderson once wrote, “Travel for the young is a part of education, for the old, a part of experience.” Recognizing the importance of this aspect of education, the College has decided to open its own campus in Rome, Italy.

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Whether through the curriculum on Salisbury Street or the new campus in rome, Assumption College is opening up volumes of pages to our students that will be enriching and life-changing.

While study abroad has been popular for our students, the Rome campus will allow students to immerse themselves in the daily life and culture of this historic city, and be taught by Assumption faculty. The Rome campus, which we expect to be operational in 2013, opens up three different worlds for our students.

The first world introduces them to Rome as the birthplace of the classical liberal arts tradition, and an international center that draws people from all parts of the globe. Rome was at the heart of Western civilization for many centuries, influencing learning in a variety of disciplines. When Fr. d’Alzon spoke about the content of education for an Assumptionist school, he focused on the importance of introducing students to the best of the liberal arts tradition of the Western world.

Studying in Rome, where this tradition was, and is, so prominent, utilizing the city as a living classroom allows our students to be immersed in learning in a unique way.

The second world offers greater exposure to the historical roots and the living tradition of Catholicism. Not only is Rome the center of the Catholic Church, but it also is the place where the universality of the Church is most vividly experienced and understood. Our students will have the opportunity to see the cultural diversity that exists within the Church, and come to a deeper understanding of the Church and its engagement with the world. A short walk from the campus, they can participate in the various liturgical celebrations that will be available to them at St. Peter’s.

Finally, given its location on the property of the General House of the Assumptionists, the third world that students will encounter in Rome is the broad reach of the Augustinians of the Assumption. By living in proximity with the Assumptionists, students can appreciate the international character of the Congregation, and see Assumption College as part of a larger world. Interacting with individual Assumptionists from Europe, Africa, South America, and Asia will allow our students to gain a better understanding of the charism of the Congregation, as well as the variety of good works in which they are involved. Assumption College is indeed part of a strong tradition.

St. Augustine wrote, “The world is a book and those who do not travel read only one page.” Opening up the rich pages of the world is at the heart of a liberal arts education. Whether through the curriculum on Salisbury Street or the new campus in Rome, Assumption College is opening up volumes of pages to our students that will be enriching and life-changing.

Francesco C. Cesareo, Ph.D. President

President Cesareo to Lead Rome Trip President Cesareo will lead an alumni tour of the “main streets and back roads” of rome in March 2013. Contact Alumni relations at alumni@assumption.edu or 508-767-7223 for more information.

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Timothy Stanton Appointed Vice President for Institutional Advancement Assumption College President Francesco Cesareo named Timothy Stanton as the new vice president for institutional advancement following a nationwide search. Stanton, who will begin on August 22, was most recently the associate vice president for advancement operations at the University of New Haven (CT). As the chief advancement officer, he will be responsible for major gifts and planned giving, the Timothy Stanton, new VP annual fund, alumni for Institutional Advancement relations, research and advancement services.

“Timothy Stanton brings extensive fundraising and corporate experience to Assumption,” President Cesareo said. “Our national search has brought a dedicated professional who appreciates the unique

attributes of our College, especially our Catholic and Assumptionist identity, and who will work closely to build even stronger relationships with our alumni and friends of the College.”

Stanton has worked at the University of New Haven since 2007.

Prior to that, he was the executive director of development and alumni relations at Sacred Heart University for two years, and the director of planning, administration and operations at Choate Rosemary Hall for four years. He was in banking for more than 20 years, with his last position at Hudson United Bank as senior vice president and sales director. Prior to Hudson United Bank, he served as vice president for Shawmut Bank for seven years, working in Connecticut and Massachusetts.

“I am both excited and honored to assume this position with Assumption College,” said Stanton. “I look forward to working with alumni and friends of the College to further the mission of this wonderful institution.”

Stanton holds a law degree from the University of Connecticut School Of Law and a B.A. from Amherst College. He replaces Tom Ryan, who left Assumption earlier this year to assume the role of chief advancement officer at St. John’s High School in Shrewsbury, MA. Stanton and his wife Colleen have three children, and currently reside in Cheshire, CT.

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ssumption alumni can be found everywhere. In this issue we take a look at the lives of a handful of alumni, who have taken different paths after earning an Assumption degree to carve out a career in the highly competitive entertainment industry.

It would be remiss if we failed to mention a few other alumni who you may have heard of, or seen. The late Andy Hallet ’96 played “Lorne” on the WB Network’s TV show Angel (2000-04). Mark Kiely ’85 portrayed teacher Gil Meyers (1992-95) on Fox’s hit series Beverly Hills, 90210. Colleen Murphy G’85, co-founder of Open the Gate Pictures, won several film festival awards for her first production, comedy/narrative short Glacier Bay (2006), in which she also co-starred.

Brothers Brandon ’00 and Justin Killion ’05 are successful TV show executives. Brandon produced Ice Road Truckers and American Hoggers, while Justin’s company produces shows including Deadliest Catch, Storage Wars and Ax Men. And those are just a few …

Under the direction of Professor Brian Tivnan the Assumption Theatre program and its alumni are making their mark, and you can read about them in this issue. All of our featured alumni speak highly

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of their Assumption education, the support they received from faculty and staff, and how well prepared they were to start their careers.

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Campus news The long-awaited home of the Office of Campus Ministry opened in February and was dedicated with an event-filled weekend in late April. Members of the Assumption community attended the dedication ceremony and unveiling of The Saint John’s Bible on Friday, followed by a dinner to thank major benefactors of the project.

Rev. Michael Patella, OSB, presented a talk titled “The Saint John’s Bible and the Catholic Vocation” on Saturday, followed by a reception and tours of the facility. The Heritage edition of The Saint John’s Bible is a full-sized reproduction of the seven-volume original calligraphy manuscript. Measuring 2' x 3' when opened, three volumes are displayed in an illuminated case each week, corresponding to the three readings of the previous Sunday’s Mass. Made possible by the generous donation of Gloria and Normand Marois ’57, Assumption is one of only two colleges in New England to own this magnificent work.

The weekend’s events concluded with an Assumption Band concert on Saturday and an Assumption Chorale and spring concert on Sunday in the Chapel of the Holy Spirit.

“The new Center creates a space that conveys the distinctive spirit of Campus Ministry and its unique role in the Assumption College mission,” said President Francesco Cesareo, Ph.D.

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Tinsley Campus Ministry Center Dedicated

In addition to housing offices for the Office of Campus Ministry, the new Center includes an Interfaith Room for personal prayer, an auditorium for receptions, lectures and dinner programs; a kitchen, restrooms and a conference room and library with theological and spiritual reading materials.

After 17 years of discussions and planning, the Center was officially incorporated into the College’s strategic plan in 2008. The Center is named in honor of the Tinsley family, which made a $1 million bequest to the fr. donat Lamothe, A.A. ’57 designed the stained glass windows incorporated into the new Center.

The ceremonial ribbon-cutting (L–r) ray Lauring, Bishop robert McManus, President Cesareo, Trustee Chair fred Bayon ’65, and Trustee Jan fuller.

College in 2008 through the Tinsley Family Trust. John Tinsley, an early benefactor and advisor to the College, established the trust.

In 2009 the Board of Trustees gave approval to begin raising money for the project.

Connected to the Chapel of the Holy Spirit, the Center doubles the size of the building and significantly enhances the ability of Campus Ministry staff to serve the campus.

The staff of seven is overseen by Fr. Dennis Gallagher, A.A. ’69, vice president for mission. In addition, the core team of 14 students plays an integral role in programs and Campus Ministry-sponsored events.

“Campus Ministry provides important opportunities to deepen our students’ connection to the mission of the College and strengthen each student’s faith and relationship with God,” said Fr. Dennis. “It serves as a bridge for the dialogue between faith and reason by gathering students and other members of the campus community together for reflection, prayer, worship, learning and service.”

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Faculty Update Professors Regina Edmonds and Susan Perschbacher Retire The Assumption teaching career of Professor Edmonds spanned 35 years. Among current full-time female faculty members, only Arlene Vadum, Ph.D., has served the College longer. Edmonds began teaching at Assumption in 1976 after previous clinical experience in psychology.

She taught psychology at both the undergraduate and graduate levels and chaired the department in the mid-1980s. Promoted to associate professor in 1990, Edmonds coordinated and directed the College’s Women’s Studies Program since 2001. She was promoted to full professor in 2010 and holds an A.B. from Elmira College (NY) and a M.S. and Ph.D. from the University of Pittsburgh.

Professor Perschbacher taught at Assumption since 1990. A Denison University (OH) graduate, she earned a M.A. and Ph.D. in sociology from the University of Chicago. Promoted to associate professor in 1998, Perschbacher became a full professor in 2003 and began directing the College’s Community Service Learning (CSL) Program.

CSL is a component of more than a dozen academic courses each semester, requiring students to complete 15 to 25 hours of service in the greater

Tenured Awards for 2012–13 Arlene DeWitt, assistant professor of marketing and organizational communication Prof. DeWitt joined the faculty in 2005. She has an M.B.A. from Clark University, Graduate School of Management, and a B.A. in American studies from Elmira College (NY). She has published in Understanding and Managing Diversity, The American Journal of Business Education and Global Business Today and has also presented her research and published in national and international conference proceedings in Spain, Belgium and Austria. She is responsible for the organizational communication major and the Internship in Business course. Co-founder of the College’s Women’s Leadership Forum, she has also taught in The Tagaste Project for first-year students.

Esteban Loustaunau, Ph.D., associate professor of Spanish Prof. Loustaunau directs the Latin American Studies Program and has served on numerous College committees and teaching assignments in the Honors, CSL and Women’s Studies programs. He began teaching at Assumption in 2008 and holds a B.A. from Carleton College (MN) and a M.A. and Ph.D. from Ohio State University. He is widely published in professional journals and has presented at conferences and conventions. He previously taught at Ohio State and Augustana College (IL).

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Worcester community. Nearly 400 students participate annually.

She has published and presented widely in her field. Prior to her arrival at Assumption, Perschbacher taught at the University of Chicago, Boston College, Newton College, Bunker Hill Community College, UMass Medical Center and the College of the Holy Cross.

Daniel Maher, Ph.L., Ph.D., associate professor of philosophy A specialist in ancient philosophy and medical ethics, Prof. Maher has taught an array of undergraduate and graduate courses since his appointment at Assumption in 2008. He has been published widely in professional journals and made numerous presentations of his work.

Prof. Maher earned a B.A. and Ph.L. from The Catholic University of America (CUA) and a Ph.D. from Boston College. He has taught at Ave Maria University (FL), CUA and Providence College.

Carrie Nixon, associate professor of art Prof. Nixon began teaching at Assumption in 2008. She earned a B.A. from Yale University and M.F.A. from Wayne State University (MI). A talented and accomplished artist, she has shown her work in numerous exhibitions throughout the eastern U.S. and several foreign countries.

Prof. Nixon has served on several College committees and donated her considerable talent to various local organizations.

Tenured and Promoted to Associate Professor Molly Flynn, Ph.D., associate professor of philosophy A faculty member since 2006, Prof. Flynn holds a B.A. from Mount Saint Mary’s College (CA) and a M.A. and Ph.D. from The Catholic University of America (DC). She has taught several philosophy courses, as well as offerings in The Tagaste Project and Honors Program. Prof.

Flynn has published numerous articles in professional publications, as well as several book chapters.

Toby Norris, Ph.D., assistant professor of art history A member of the faculty since 2006, Prof. Norris earned a B.A. from Magdalen College, University of Oxford; a M.Phil. from Glasgow University (Scotland) and a Ph.D. from Northwestern University. He previously taught at Northwestern and DePaul University. He has published articles in scholarly journals and made presentations at professional conferences.

Smriti Rao, Ph.D., assistant professor of economics Prof. Rao joined the faculty in 2006. She earned a B.A. from Birla Institute of Technology (India) and a M.A. and Ph.D. from UMassAmherst. Prof. Rao previously taught at Bates College and has taught numerous courses in economics and global studies at Assumption. She has served the College extensively through various committees and by serving as the chair of the Fulbright Committee for the past two years, helping four students win Fulbright awards during that time. She has also been published in scholarly journals and made presentations at professional conferences.

Promoted to Associate Professor Nanho Vander Hart, Ph.D., associate professor of special education Chairperson of the Department of Education and director of special education, Prof. Vander Hart has taught at Assumption since 1999. She earned a B.A. from Ewha Women’s University (Seoul, Korea), an M.A. from the University of Northern Colorado and a Ph.D. from the University of Iowa.

Promoted to Professor Colleen Fahy, Ph.D., professor of economics Prof. Fahy began teaching at Assumption in 1992. She earned a B.A. from St. John Fisher College and an M.A. and Ph.D. from State University of New York at Binghamton. She has taught courses in economics, corporate finance, statistics and micro-economic theory, and has been published in the Journal of Economic Business and Social Science Quarterly among others.

Paula Fitzpatrick, Ph.D., professor of psychology A faculty member since 1995, Prof. Fitzpatrick holds a B.A. and Ph.D. from the University of Connecticut. She previously taught at UConn and became an assistant professor at AC in 1996 and was promoted to associate professor in 2002. She chaired the Psychology Department on two occasions and served as director of the Honors Program for three years. She has published and presented widely in her field.

Nalin Ranasinghe, Ph.D., professor of philosophy Prof. Ranasinghe joined the faculty in 2001 and has published and presented widely. He earned an M.A. from the University of Dallas and a Ph.D. from Pennsylvania State University. The author of The Soul of Socrates in 2000, his second book, Socrates and the Gods, will be available in August. He teaches courses about ethics, Plato and the philosophy of history, among others.

Owen Sholes, Ph.D., professor of biology A faculty member since 1978, Prof. Sholes has served the College as chair of the faculty, chair of the Department of Natural Sciences and on numerous committees. He holds an A.B. from Carleton College and a Ph.D. from Cornell University. He has been published in numerous scholarly journals and made presentations a professional conferences.

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Commencement 2012 Brian Kelly ’83 Encourages Graduates to Value Relationships; Endows $250,000 Scholarship

Thousands of family and friends overflowed the white tent on H. L. Rocheleau ’24 Memorial Field, where Assumption College celebrated its 95th Commencement ceremony under a brilliant sunny sky. Proud parents listened intently and cheered heartily as the College awarded 653 degrees and certificates, including 430 bachelor of arts degrees, 201 graduate studies degrees and certificates, and 22 Continuing and Career Education degrees.

President Francesco Cesareo lauded the Class of 2012 for living through several natural disasters during their time on campus, including an ice storm, a tornado, a hurricane and a blizzard. Brian Kelly ’83, a 21-year veteran college football coach and head coach at the University of Notre Dame, delivered the Commencement address and received an honorary doctorate of education degree; he was one of four honorary degree recipients.

“Of all the things I learned here at Assumption, one of the most important was the value of relationships,” said Kelly. “Look at the peo-

Honorary degree recipients Moe Boisvert ’66, Most rev. robert McManus, James Welu and Brian kelly ’83

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ple around you … these relationships you built are important now and will be going forward. So cherish them, take time to nourish them.”

At the conclusion of his remarks, Kelly announced he would endow a $250,000 football scholarship. “Establishing this scholarship is my way of giving back and saying thanks to all the people at Assumption who taught me, mentored me and helped shape me. This is a very special community with a spirit that helps students thrive in every aspect of their lives,” he said. President Cesareo thanked Kelly for the generous gift and announced that the Board of Trustees would match the amount given to benefit the College’s female student-athletes.

Honorary degrees were also conferred upon three other distinguished individuals: the Most Rev. Robert McManus, bishop of Worcester; Maurice “Moe” Boisvert ’66, president of Youth Opportunities Upheld Inc. (YOU, Inc.); and James Welu, director emeritus of Worcester Art Museum.

Valedictorian Nick DiAntonio ’12 told his fellow graduates to be confident that the teachings of Assumption College will allow them to find their “true north in life. In the same way that a simple compass can provide life-saving guidance, our families, friends, faculty, staff, and administration have given us the light and direction we need to find our true north,” said DiAntonio.

In her introduction of Kelly, salutatorian Kirsten Chirichetti ’12 noted that the spirit of Assumption College, with its dual emphasis on scholarship and faith, has had a significant influence on Kelly’s professional career and personal life. “Coach Kelly has strived to instill in his players the determination, respect and work ethic that he acquired from his experiences at Assumption College,” she said. “The entire Kelly family is committed to the ideals of personal involvement, educational advancement and community involvement, principles that reflect his Assumption education.”

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English Professor Bryan Carella Awarded Fellowship

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ryan Carella, assistant professor of English, has won a prestigious fellowship from Harvard University’s English Department. As the Morton W. Bloomfield Visiting Scholar, Carella will conduct research for a four-week period during the 2012–13 academic year in the fields of Old and Middle English, the history of English, the history of Christian thought, or medieval Jewish studies. This $3,000 award will subsidize travel and accommodations.

Carella will work on a book project, provisionally titled “The Ideological Foundations of Insular Law and Its Sources, c. 600-c. 900,” which he began on a year-long Mellon Fellowship awarded by the Medieval Institute at the University of Notre Dame in 2009–10. The project examines how both the Irish and the Anglo-Saxons conceived of and justified the continued application of their pre-Christian legal apparatuses after they were converted to Christianity within the broader context of sacred history. He will also consult with faculty and graduate students and present his work at the Medieval Doctoral Conference at Harvard.

A member of the Assumption faculty since 2007, Carella holds a B.A. and Ph.D. from the University of North Carolina and an M.A. from Indiana University. He teaches a variety of medieval courses at Assumption. “This chance to further my research will allow me to bring a greater depth of knowledge and experience into the classroom,” said Carella. “Moreover, while at Harvard, I hope to build bridges and make connections that can benefit students and other faculty at Assumption when I return.”

Two Assumption students have been awarded Fulbright U.S. Student Program scholarships.

This brings the number of Fulbright awards to 13 since 2001.

Stephanie Bouley ’12 a biology major, will conduct research on the BK Virus under the supervision of Professor Thilo Stehle at the University of Tübingen in Germany.

Kathleen Burns ’12 majored in psychology with a German studies minor and will spend the next academic year researching the determinants of adolescent happiness in Lithuania under the supervision of Robertas Povilaitis, professor of psychology at Vilnius University.

“Recipients of Fulbright grants are selected on the basis of academic merit as well as demonstrated leadership potential in their fields,” said Professor Smriti Rao, Assumption

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College’s post-graduate scholarship advisor.

“We are proud of our students’ commitment to intellectual growth and cultural awareness.

They want to make a difference in our world, and the Fulbright scholarship provides them the opportunity to contribute to finding solutions to shared international concerns.”

Operating in more than 155 countries, the Fulbright U.S. Student Program enables more than 1,700 U.S. citizens to study, teach, and conduct research abroad for the 2012–13 academic year. This flagship international educational exchange program is sponsored by the U.S. government and is designed to increase mutual understanding between U.S. citizens and the people other countries.

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Honors Convocation Celebrates Academic Excellence

The Women’s Leadership Forum (WLF) welcomed four distinguished professionals to serve as panelists at its second event, held on campus in March.

Frances Anthes ’73, Robyn Kennedy ’03, Elaine Nedder ’77 and Deborah Pelletier-Buckley (former CCE student) shared stories of their career paths, offered advice and answered questions from more than 100 undergraduate and graduate students, faculty and staff in attendance.

Anthes is president and CEO of Family Health Center of Worcester, Inc. Kennedy serves as deputy chief of staff for Massachusetts Lt. Gov. Tim Murray. Nedder manages the supply chain system design for Staples. Pelletier-Buckley is the founder/CEO of eMarketing4us, YankeeGoods and Deborah A. Buckley and Associates.

The WLF was co-founded last fall by Linda Rosenlund ’82, Assumption’s director of parent programs, and Arlene DeWitt, assistant professor of marketing and organizational communication, and Career Services Director Bethany Rossi. The WLF aims to promote professional networking and high-impact program opportunities among Assumption College students, alumnae, parents and friends to advance the emerging leadership roles of professional women in the nonprofit, entrepreneurial, governmental and corporate worlds.

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Women’s Leadership Forum Hosts Spring Panel of Professionals Patricia Paugh, Ph.d. ’78

Patricia Paugh, Ph.D. ’78, assistant professor of education at UMass-Boston, served as guest speaker at the 28th Annual Honors Convocation in the Chapel of the Holy Spirit in April. She addressed the value of a liberal arts education, defining it, and analyzing how an Assumption education prepares its graduates. Paugh shared that Assumption “…empowers individuals with broad knowledge and transferable skills … and a strong set of values, ethics and civic engagement,” while providing the ability to “challenge encounters with important issues” and “a way of studying or learning.” She concluded that “as a part of the Assumption alumni community you are already poised to make a significant impact on the world while continuing to grow and learn.”

Assumption’s top students are recognized at the Honors Convocation each spring. Faculty members from the College’s 15 academic departments present academic awards for the top student in each major, and more than 50 departmental awards, prizes and scholarships were conferred upon the students for their outstanding academic achievements.

In addition, 14 Augustine Scholars were announced. Founded in 1996, these merit scholarships are awarded annually to students, nominated by faculty and administrators for their high academic achievement and demonstrated initiative and creativity in academic and cocurricular endeavors.

Nick DiAntonio ’12 received the Donec Formetur Christus Presidential Award, recognizing an upperclassman who embodies the ideals of an Assumption education in his/her life.

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Restoring the Glory Twelve pieces of Assumption Prep history are to be restored to their former glory and artfully displayed throughout the Assumption College campus.

The 12 stained-glass windows had originally been installed in the Christ the King Chapel at the Prep School (now Quinsigamond Community College) in 1950 to celebrate centennial of the Augustinians of the Assumption, the order founded by Fr. Emmanuel d’Alzon in Nimes, France. The original windows were destroyed by the 1953 tornado, and the artist, Raphael Lardeur, recreated the widows in his Paris studio following his original sketches.

The windows were rehung in the Chapel in the mid-1950s.

Located on the original site of Assumption College in the Greendale section of Worcester, the Chapel’s windows were destroyed by the 1953 tornado. Lardeur created a second set of windows, following the original sketches, and the windows were installed in the mid-1950s and adorned the walls of the Prep School’s Chapel.

Assumption College plans to restore these masterpieces to their original brilliance and incorporate them into current campus buildings and future construction projects. Locations under consideration include the Emmanuel d’Alzon Library, Hagan Campus Center, Testa Science Center Atrium, Admissions House and the Chapel of the Holy Spirit.

The figure of Christ is prominently featured in all 12 windows.

Each leaded glass window is comprised of up to 18 panels placed in a metal frame. Repairing and installing these unique pieces of art with their intricate detail and luminous beauty will establish a fitting memorial to the Assumption Prep School throughout the Assumption

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Stained Glass Windows from Assumption Prep to Gain New Life on Campus

College campus. The beauty of the windows represents Assumption’s roots and shows its spirituality in a contemporary setting.

Assumption College has retained Fred Shea ’73, owner of Stained Glass Resources, Inc., an accredited member of the Stained Glass Association of America, to complete this delicate restoration. Each window will cost approximately $25,000 for restoration and conservation. The first two windows to be restored will be courtesy of W.E. Aubuchon, Co., Inc. (in honor of Bill Aubuchon ’38, his father and uncle) and Fred Shea.

Create a Lasting Legacy There are a number of ways to support this important initiative. · Members of a Prep class can join together to cover the cost of restoration for one window. · Gifts of any size may be made to honor a relative, classmate or friend and the gifts will be accumulated to refurbish one window. · Pledges to the project can be made over a three-year period or less.

For information about giving opportunities, contact Institutional Advancement at 508-767-7464.

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George Weigel, distinguished senior fellow of Washington, D.C.’s Ethics and Public Policy Center and the William E.

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The President’s Lecture Series (PLS) hosted a guest speaker in March and April to complete its fourth successful season.

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Simon Chair in Catholic Studies, presented “Catholic Social Doctrine and the Future of America” in March.

Rev. Ian Ker, Ph.D., senior research fellow at St. Benet’s Hall, Oxford University, and the world’s most renowned John Henry Newman Scholar, presented “Chesterton and Newman” in April.

The PLS is a public forum in which important ethical, spiritual and human issue are illuminated and examined within the Catholic intellectual tradition.

Liberal Arts Education in Uncertain Times

BY FR. DENNIS GALLAGHER, A.A.’69, VICE PRESIDENT FOR MISSION

The Mission competitive advantage to navigate the ever shifting landscape of the workplace.

At the same time such an education addresses itself to that sphere of freedom proper to the full range of human possibilities. None of us wants to be completely defined by work, and the ancient promise of liberal education to enrich our lives beyond what is strictly necessary remains its “priceless” calling card. The love for reading, the balm of beautiful art and music, the opening out to a larger order of meaning not only help to counter the corrosive effects of materialism and individualism, but also to more fully satisfy the soul’s enduring desire for communion. “We read so as to know that we are not alone,” says the young man in Shadowlands, the film based on the life of C.S. Lewis.

The enlargement of our capacity to understand and to love is, in the end, Catholic liberal education’s most precious gift.

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n this year’s survey of the incoming Class of 2016, more than 80 percent of the respondents indicated that the primary reason for coming to the College is to prepare themselves to secure a good job. This matches the results of previous surveys, and it is hardly surprising. The cost of higher education ups the ante on a return on the investment, and students and their parents understand the earning differential provided by a college degree. Even beyond monetary considerations is the recognition of satisfying work as a key ingredient to a good life.

What interests me is that unlike other responses to the question – becoming a good person was in second place – getting a good job is dependent on something else, namely a reasonably healthy economy.

To the extent that this represents the principal reason for coming to college, it inevitably raises the unsettling question, what’s the job picture going to be like when I graduate? There is an irony here. The more pragmatic, even utilitarian the goal, the more that one attempts to exert control over one’s future, the more one is at the mercy of forces beyond one’s control. This sort of dependency is not fully consonant with the richest notion of human dignity.

This is not intended as a back-door justification for an education that exists in sovereign freedom from the constraints of the workaday world. Particularly in a time of economic uncertainty, an education in the liberal arts and sciences is eminently practical. The fruits of such a course of studies – the ability to speak and write well, to think on one’s feet, to convince by persuasive argument, and to analyze a text – provide the flexibility and the freedom of movement and yes, even the

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Eboo Patel, founder and president of Interfaith Youth Core (IFYC) – an organization at the vanguard of interfaith leadership – presented a talk, titled “Acts of Faith: Interfaith Leadership in a Time of Global Religious Crisis,” in April, which focused on how a leader defines reality.

Andreas Widmer delivered the 10th anniversary Assumption College Business Lecture in April. An author and former Pontifical Swiss Guard, Widmer shared anecdotes from his recently published book The Pope and the CEO: John Paul II’s Leadership Lessons to a Young Swiss Guard.

In March, Jennifer Harbury, a human rights activist, attorney and author, presented a talk, titled “The History and Results of U.S. Torture Policies: The Guatemala Paradigm.”

She offered an opposing viewpoint to that of John Yoo, a former member of the George W. Bush administration, who spoke on campus during the fall semester at a forum called “Just War Theory and the 21st Century.”

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Seussical the Musical Delights Audiences The Assumption College Theatre program delighted more than 4,400 with its performances of Seussical the Musical in April at the Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts in downtown Worcester.

Based on the work of Dr. Seuss, the musical was written by Stephen Flaherty with lyrics by Lynn Ahrens. It is the heartwarming tale of Horton the Elephant, who protects his tiny friend Jojo from a world of naysayers and dangers, while guarding an abandoned egg left by the irresponsible Mayzie La Bird. The production ultimately highlights

the power of friendship, loyalty, family and community.

Directed by Brian Tivnan, visiting instructor of theatre arts, the cast featured 27 Assumption students – led by Matt Angelini ’13, Mike Conway ’13, Kristin Clark ’15 and Nikki Gamberale ’15 – supported by local actors, a professional crew and orchestra.

Next year, AC Theatre plans to entertain audiences with another production. “I think that we’ll do even better next year,” said Tivnan.

“And I’m really looking forward to pulling it off.”

Assumption College Dance Team Places 2nd in the Nation The Assumption College dance team placed second at the 2012 National Dance Association Collegiate Championship in Daytona Beach in April. Led by head coach Steve Visneau and seniors Ashley Caissie, Kelsey Fitzpatrick, Delia Kilm and Katrina Mitchell the team improved upon its fifth place finish in the Dance Open II division at last year’s competition.

Assumption was only outscored by 0.06 points. Fullerton College (CA) took first place and the Greyhounds were recognized for their innovative choreography.

The dance Team poses with its trophy on daytona Beach. front (L-r): Tara feeley ’13, Mary Quinlivan ’14, Coach Steven Visneau, Alexa Cantino ’13 and Cassie Angellis ’13. Back (L-r): Brittney Bergevin ’13, ericka Consolmagno ’15, katrina Mitchell ’12, Ashley Caissie ’12, kelsey fitzpatrick ’12, delia klim ’12, Michaela Anderson ’15 and Sara Heath ’15.

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Josh Moore, director of the AC Bookstore, portrayed “The Grinch”

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Spring Sports Roundup Softball Team Crowned Northeast -10 Champions The softball team captured the 2012 Northeast-10 Conference Tournament Championship and earned a berth in the NCAA Division II Tournament, finishing the season with a 33-18 overall record. Senior pitcher Jennifer Lowrey was named Northeast-10 Pitcher of the Year, a First Team All-Conference selection and the NE-10 Tournament MVP after posting an 18-10 record and ranking among the nation’s leaders in strikeouts per seven innings. Lowrey also set the College’s career strikeout record (705). Freshman 3B Jess DiPilato was named NE-10 Rookie of the Year, the third straight Assumption player to earn the honor. DiPilato hit a league-best .452 in conference games and was named to the NE-10 All-Conference Second Team. Other All-Conference selections were junior 2B/SS Melissa Jalbert (Second Team), junior 2B Lauren Medeiros (Third Team) and freshman 1B Ashley Impagliazzo (All-Rookie Team).

BASEBALL The baseball team was led by junior shortstop Shane Keddy, who captured the Northeast-10 batting title with a .389 average. Keddy earned NE-10 First Team All-Conference honors as he collected hits in 37 of 44 games.

Freshman utility player Matt Consigli earned a spot on the NE-10 All-Rookie Team after he posted a .298 average. Freshman pitcher Zack LaRosa led the team in appearances with 21, including 17 in relief. He posted a 3.38 earned run average and struck out 26 batters. The Hounds finished the season with a record of 12-31-1.

MEN’S LACROSSE Men’s lacrosse finished the season with a 3-11 overall record. Included were a pair of one-goal home victories over Molloy and Northeast-10 rival Saint Anselm, which were both receiving votes in the Division II national poll at the time. Freshman attack Garrett

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Smith led the team with 32 points on 28 goals (7th in the NE-10) and four assists.

Freshman defender Kerry Craig also earned Northeast-10 All-Rookie honors starting 13 of the 14 games he appeared in, compiling 19 ground balls and 16 caused turnovers.

Sophomore goalkeeper Matt Palubicki started 10 games and collected three wins and 95 saves.

WOMEN’S LACROSSE The women’s lacrosse team finished with a 5-11 record behind the historic season of freshman Amy McNeil. She made the NE-10 All-Rookie team after totaling 60 points on 56 goals and four assists. It was the second most goals scored in a season at Assumption and the fourth highest point total. She also tied the Greyhounds’ record with eight goals in a 22-9 victory over Southern Connecticut.

Senior Meg Daly finished her Assumption career with the second most games played (56) in College history, including 55 starts.

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MEN’S TENNIS The men’s tennis team compiled a 4-13 record, and the doubles team of Matt Drolet and Pat Murray earned a spot on the Northeast-10 All-Conference Third Team with a 3-3 conference record. Freshman J.T. Esposito played at number one and two singles and came on strong late, winning two of his final three matches, including a victory over Saint Anselm College’s number one player in his final match of the season.

WOMEN’S TENNIS The women’s tennis team posted an 8-12 record. Freshman standout Chrissy Lyons played number one singles for the Greyhounds, tallying a 12-7 record and earning a spot on the NE-10 All-Rookie team. Junior Erica Micciche settled in at No. 2 singles, where she compiled a 10-2 record.

In doubles play, Micciche and Allison Gorman formed a strong team, going 6-3.

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Leading the team at the NE-10 Tournament was freshman Andrew Dame, who finished in 13th place. In the NEIGA event, senior Trevor Ruff was the top Assumption finisher as he placed 40th in the two-day event.

WOMEN’S ROWING The rowing team competed in 10 events during the 2011–12 season, and was captained by junior Lisa Gagne. Season highlights included

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a win in New Bedford. The team showed great consistency leading up to the event, finishing third in three consecutive races.

The team also competed in the Head of the Charles, and placed 19th out of 28 teams at the Head of the Fish in Saratoga Springs, NY.

TRACK AND FIELD The men’s and women’s track teams competed in four events – The Bear’s Invitational, Worcester City Championship, Solomon Invitational and the Northeast-10 Outdoor Track Championship. Peter Jusseaume, Kevin Swenson, and Taylor Dimmick each competed in all four events. Cody Giampa placed fourth in the men’s discus throw at the

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Worcester City Championship with a distance of 36.81 meters, while Tony Fierimonte placed third in the 1,500-meter run. On the women’s side, junior Molly Kessler won the 800-meter run at the Bear’s Invitational with a time of 2:28.78. Natalie Snow placed fifth in the shot put at the Worcester City Championship, while teammate Alyssa Neslusan placed sixth. At the same event, teammates Christine Girard and Amanda Chevez placed third and fourth, respectively, in the 3,000-meter steeplechase.

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Nick Smith Appointed Director of Athletics Nick Smith was appointed director of athletics in May. He succeeds Ted Paulauskas ’67, who retired after nine years.

“Nick’s experiences will provide a strong foundation as we continue to enhance Assumption’s excellent intercollegiate athletic program,” said Catherine WoodBrooks, Assumption’s vice president for student affairs.

Smith came to Assumption from Stonehill College, where worked in the Department of Athletics since 2003, most recently as its associate director. At Assumption, he is charged with leading and overseeing the College’s athletics programs, employees and operations. He also serves as Assumption’s liaison to the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), the Northeast-10 Conference and other athletics organizations.

President Francesco Cesareo said, “Nick Smith has expressed a thoughtful vision for Assumption’s Athletics Department, and a deep understanding of and appreciation for the College’s mission. His commitment to working closely with student-athletes will enhance their liberal arts education through intercollegiate athletics.”

“I look forward to working with an outstanding group of studentathletes, coaches, and staff, in addition to getting to know the alumni and those associated with Assumption College,” said Smith. “I believe that the future is bright for Assumption athletics and I look forward to continuing to build on the foundation that Ted Paulauskas developed.”

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the department’s budget, providing administrative oversight for multiple varsity teams, as well as assisting in the planning and coordination for the construction of WB Mason Stadium, Lou Gorman Field and soccer fields; and supervising staff. He also directed the Stonehill College Sports Camps, which generated more than $50,000 in revenue for the department over the last two years.

In addition to his experience at Stonehill, Smith nick Smith worked as an event manager for Contemporary Services Corp. at Gillette Stadium from 2002 to 2003, and served as director of operations at Bryant University from 2000 to 2002.

Smith earned a B.A. in sport management from Southern New Hampshire University, where he captained the men’s lacrosse team, and a MBA in marketing from Bryant University. He lives in Cumberland, RI, with wife Melissa and daughters Alyson and Emily.

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Entertainment!

Whether performing, directing or contributing from behind the scenes, Assumption alumni are making their mark in the entertainment industry.

Some arrive after training in the highly regarded Assumption Theatre program, while others find their way into show business by carving their own path. Our alumni utilize their Assumption degrees to accentuate their value and distinguish themselves.

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he first time she saw an “A-list” star on the studio lot at Sony Pictures, Stephanie Fleming Montessi ’02 admits she was a bit star-struck. However, after four years with Sony Pictures the human resources director now walks by the stars and smiles, just as she does with all her coworkers.

Montessi is part of an HR team that supports employees in Sony Digital Productions – one of the studio’s major divisions. The division produces film, visual effects, animation, and interactive content. This summer’s The Amazing Spider-Man and Men in Black 3, for example, included visual effects created at the Academy Award®winning Sony Pictures Imageworks. Other films, like Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs and the upcoming Hotel Transylvania, were produced by Sony Pictures Animation.

In her HR role, Montessi supports and advises business and creative leaders in decisions involving employees including performance management, compensation, learning and development, and talent planning. “Human resources is evolving from what it used to be (personnel) to what it is today – a strategic partnership,” she said. “It is imperative that I keep up with the latest trends in human resources so that I can give educated, relevant and impactful advice to leaders and employees.”

A marketing major at Assumption, Montessi was encouraged to pursue a career in human resources during an on-campus interview with the Cintas Corporation. It was the beginning of an unanticipated career path. She spent six months as an HR assistant with Cintas before a promotion to HR manager of the Boston and then New York City facilities. Next, she was hired as a regional HR manager with Otis Elevator Company before relocating to California in 2008 to work at Sony.

After two years in recruitment, she was promoted to her current role.

According to Montessi, HR in the entertainment industry differs from HR in other industries due to the fast-paced schedule of producing and distributing films and television. Employee creativity and innovation are highly valued, and Sony Pictures seeks to build a strong sense of community, Montessi believes. The Sony Pictures Digital group works hard to make fun a part of its corporate culture, and inspires creativity through activities such as outdoor meetings, “energy breaks” and lunchtime Ping Pong games.

Montessi enjoys the entertainment industry for many reasons.

“We produce exciting products that are a highly visible part of people’s lives,” she said. “So much work from hundreds of talented individuals goes into the production of a movie. It’s a massive undertaking, and the fast-paced culture and competitiveness of the industry keeps you moving and sharp.”

Her Assumption education and experiences prepared her for this high-powered, non-traditional environment. “I arrived at Assumption thinking that I wanted to be a doctor and came out an HR professional,” she explained. “It happened because I took classes in many disciplines before deciding on my major, and I kept my mind open while interviewing for jobs. I studied abroad in London, took business courses internationally, and traveled around Europe. I felt so well

“I took classes in many disciplines before deciding on my major. I studied abroad in London, took business courses internationally, and traveled around europe. I felt so well rounded coming out of Assumption, and I feel like I use knowledge from all my course work in my career.” rounded coming out of Assumption, and I feel like I use knowledge from all my course work in my career.”

Assumption’s broad liberal arts education also helped her recognize that lifelong learning is essential to her personal and professional growth. Since graduation, Montessi has earned a Professional in Human Resources certificate from the Society for Human Resources, and she will complete her master’s degree in human resources development at Villanova University next year. Memberships in the Institute for Corporate Productivity and the Center for Creative Leadership enable her to keep her finger on the pulse of the industry and gain new ideas of how to help lead and inspire employees.

Now when she watches a Sony Pictures movie and reads the credits at the end she can put faces and personalities to the names and know that she had a part in hiring and helping to train, motivate, promote and reward many of those people. “It is so gratifying to see a project come to life on the big screen and know that my team and I had an impact,” says Montessi. “I often have to stop, look around and think to myself, ‘Do I really work here? Am I really a part of all this?’ I am so fortunate.”

The demands of her career are balanced by her commitment to the other dimensions of her life. Strong family ties and her friends from Assumption keep her grounded and offer unfailing encouragement. She married Michael Montessi last October, and they plan to start a family.

In her free time, Montessi is a certified group fitness instructor, and she has completed two triathlons and three half marathons. The concept of balance is one that Montessi has embraced since she was a President’s Scholar and a Second Team All-American field hockey player at Assumption.

No doubt, Montessi will juggle the varied roles she sees ahead of her – as an HR executive at Sony Pictures, with her husband and family, and as a competitive athlete – with the same determination, vision and talent that have brought her success behind the scenes at one of the world’s most recognized brands.

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ryan Dockett ’91 learned to sell magic at Assumption. The management major met the love of his life, Kerry Haughey Dockett ’92, on campus, where he also discovered his passion for working in the entertainment industry.

Two decades later, Dockett, Kerry and their two daughters live just north of New York City, and he commutes into the city for his job as vice president for national sales for Disney Theatrical Productions.

He sees Disney magic happen every day from his office eight floors above the New Amsterdam Theater, where audience members emerge completely enchanted by their on-stage-live encounters with Mary Poppins.

“I’ve been with Disney almost 16 years now,” he says. “I’ve worked in sales for many Disney segments – Disney Cruise Line, Walt Disney World, Disneyland and Adventures by Disney. With Disney Theatrical, I get to see where the magic meets the road.

I’m selling something that’s going to be ingrained in someone’s life.

They’ll always remember the experience of seeing a live show.”

Dockett worked in national sales for Wyndham Hotels and Resorts before joining Disney in 1997, when he joined the sales team that launched the Disney Cruise Line. Promoted to his current position earlier this year, he oversees every aspect of ticket sales to attract theatre-goers of all ages to the magic of Disney’s productions on Broadway, which include Mary Poppins, The Lion King and Newsies – The Musical.

In spite of the global strength of the Disney brand, selling tickets to live entertainment still presents challenges. “When you mention the Disney brand, people have certain expectations,” Dockett says. “Every day, our challenge is to exceed those expectations. Also, everyone has an iPhone, and there are a lot of distractions for the entertainment dollar. We have to appeal to a wide audience. Disney shows are not just for children. Adults make up a huge percentage of our audience.”

Dockett is no stranger to the importance of capturing people’s attention and marketing entertainment on a large scale – skills he honed as a student at Assumption.

“As a sophomore, I ran the entertainment committee on campus,” he says. “We brought in a lot of concerts, guest speakers and even developed a speaker series. I moved into student government in my junior year and, as a senior, served as president of the Student Government Association. I was involved in a lot of campus activities, including Siblings Weekend and Spring Fest Weekend, before it was disbanded. I think the fireworks we set off helped to contribute to its end.”

As an undergraduate, Dockett juggled academics and the demands of his many cocurricular activities. “My classroom experience was fantastic, and I also had the opportunity to apply what I learned,” he says. “I was exposed to everything from reading contracts to busi-

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ness law. Having the opportunity to apply what I learned in the classroom as I learned it broadened my horizons as a student.”

A native of Lowell, Mass., Dockett applied to Assumption for three reasons.

“I was exposed to everything from reading contracts to business law. My experiences really laid a lot of foundational groundwork for where I am in my career today.”

“The Catholic tradition of the Assumptionists, the low facultyto-student ratio promised one-on-one interactions and the size of the Assumption community, which enabled me to get involved in a lot of different kinds of opportunities,” he says. “My experiences really laid a lot of foundational groundwork for where I am in my career today.”

The support of his professors, an internship at the former Centrum (now the DCU Center) and the network of successful Assumption alumni also provided Dockett with a springboard for realizing his professional aspirations. In gratitude, he and Kerry give back to the College as members of the President’s Council and serve as class agents.

“The general philosophy of the Assumptionists and the faculty helped shape my character and further define the person I have become. Fr. John Franck, A.A. ’70 is still in our lives, and I also keep in touch with classmates and with Bill Sutherland ’76. He’s been a great mentor and gave me my first job, with Collette Travel.”

Dockett knows there is no magic to finding that first job.

Determining career goals, getting professional experience, seizing opportunities and actively networking are vital parts of a process that starts long before graduation.

“My advice to today’s Assumption students is to get involved on campus,” he says. “That’s what got me to where I am today. Look for opportunities to apply what you’re learning and get an internship.

We recently hired one of our interns in our sales department into a full-time job. Also, network with classmates and alumni. Assumption has alumni with great careers.”

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Eve Summer ’07 B Y T ROY WATKINS arose, Summer leapt at the chance to become artistic director at a small opera company, and to produce and direct her own mid-size professional productions.

“Last year was an extraordinary season for me,” Summer explains.

“I was responsible for casting singers, hiring designers and staff, writing and programming translations, fundraising, marketing, and managing and maintaining the budgets. It’s an incredible amount of work, but the product is that much more rewarding when I realize my vision for the

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ve Summer ’07 came to Assumption as a professionally trained ballerina and graduated with a broader perspective of her role in theatre.

“I was given the opportunity to create my own productions at Assumption, to act and direct, to choreograph, to produce, and to take big risks and trust my instincts,” Summer explains. “I gained confidence in my abilities, and I learned about real leadership through the theatre department, which prepared me to make big leaps in my career at a young age.

At Assumption, Summer became a fixture of the College’s theatre performances, rediscovering a childhood love of acting. She was Juliet in Romeo and Juliet, and choreographed the production as well. She directed Extremities; acted in and directed The Woolgather; and wrote a play based on Thomas Berger’s novel, Neighbors, which she produced and directed.

She also branched out academically, majoring in French and German and minoring in Italian Studies, skills that would serve her well. “In my three years on campus I immersed myself in the study of languages and theater, and left college with a powerful set of tools that I use every day in my career as an opera director,” says Summer. “One of the most valuable assets in my profession is knowledge of languages.

The international community of opera will require me to work with singers and in companies from all over the world.

“I work in French, German, and Italian – the languages I studied at Assumption – every day of my life. Whether it’s writing translations, communicating in a common language with colleagues, or studying, understanding and directing the operas, I feel comfortable.”

Summer is quick to credit the positive influence of several professors as one of the factors in her success. “Four professors had an enormous impact on me and my college experience and helped to make my career possible – Brian Tivnan, Elisabeth Howe, Richard Bonanno, and Elisabeth Solbakken, respectively my theater, French, Italian and German mentors,” she says. “They each helped me thrive by working with me over the course of my college career to create an experience that suited my unique needs.”

She owes much to each of them, especially Professor Tivnan. “He showed me what I had the potential to become,” she says. “After retiring from my first career as a ballet dancer, I came to college a little lost and quite heartbroken, but Professor Tivnan gave me a new dream,” she said. “He encouraged me to try directing, and when I realized this was what I was born to do, he created opportunities for me to work outside the parameters of the existing theatre program.

“He introduced me to local theatre professionals, and encouraged me to write a play and produce and direct it myself. Professor Tivnan gave me a second chance at the kind of life I have always wanted, one that is rich with art that fulfills me more and more each day.”

After graduating, Summer found work choreographing, stage managing, and writing supertitle translations for Boston-area companies. She then served as assistant director at larger companies and directed small theater and opera productions. When the opportunity

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opera. I want to produce more, bigger, grander operas each year.”

Summer is making a name throughout New England. Among the many operas and plays she has directed, she spent a season with Commonwealth Opera and produced and directed a modern production of Handel’s Xerxes with Arcadia Players Period Instrument Orchestra for Connecticut Early Music Festival. She directed the world premiere of the opera, Holy Ghosts, at The Berklee Performance Center, and choreographed the world premiere of a ballet, Jeanne’s Fantasy.

Summer also worked a season with Opera Boston, directing their outreach and education opera and assistant stage directing a main stage season at the Cutler Majestic Theatre.

Summer will serve as assistant stage director of a Boston Lyric Opera production next winter and hopes to produce more of her own productions in the near future, and freelance stage direct and choreograph. A Cambridge-area resident, Summer also has another important production in the works: an August wedding to fiancé Andrew Keefe.

“Ultimately, I want to run my own opera company where I can program the repertoire I love, hire artists I want to work with, and direct operas from the traditional repertoire and new works that move me.” She’s well on her way to making it a reality.

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Bland is thankful for his Assumption education.

“I gained valuable lessons to manage my own business. I learned a great deal about mental toughness and how to face adversity. Adversity is omnipresent for independent artists, so I am thankful for the lessons that prepared me for life in this industry.”

He released “Soulcentric” in 2008, which launched his career to new heights. While Elijah already had a strong following in his home market of New York City (he was born and raised in Hackensack, NJ), this album brought his music to a much broader audience and earned him an appearance as a “B-Side Artist” on the nationally syndicated Michael Baisden Radio Show. Bland now performs up and down the East Coast and is planning for a nationwide tour in the near future.

Bland’s music is just one dimension of his entrepreneurial career.

He also manages his wife, singer Patrice Covington. Married in 2011, the couple has its own recording label, B Music. Covington released

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lijah Bland ’04 combines jazz, funk, rhythm and blues, and an enterprising spirit, to record a distinctive twist on soul music. He plans to release his third solo album this fall.

“Music has always been one of the loves of my life,” he admits. “I started teaching myself to play the piano when I was five, and continued to play mostly by ear through my childhood.”

But Bland did not take a traditional route to a musical career. As an Assumption student he studied computer science and was a standout performer for the Greyhounds’ basketball team. Bland scored nearly 1,000 points in his four-year career, but it was a mutual passion for music that cemented his bond with teammate Richard Ijeh ’01.

“Our primitive dorm room recordings turned into three years of songwriting and production for local artists in the Worcester area,” says Bland. “Before long, I was writing and recording my own songs.

In 2007, I released my debut album “Just Me ...” (as “E. Bland”), which I wrote, produced and recorded almost entirely alone.”

elijah hones his craft on the piano.

her debut EP (extended play) in 2011, and her LP (long play or full album) will be released this summer.

Bland is thankful for his Assumption education. “I gained valuable lessons to manage my own business,” he believes. “I learned a great deal about mental toughness and how to face adversity. Adversity is omnipresent for independent artists, so I am thankful for the lessons that prepared me for life in this industry.”

Bland was especially influenced by Assistant Professor of Computer Science William Katcher. “He was one of my most intriguing computer science professors,” says Bland. “I was always inspired by his passion and extreme attention to detail.”

As he eagerly awaits the release of his third solo album this fall, Bland is scheduled to perform on the 6th Annual Capital Jazz SuperCruise, which will sail from Fort Lauderdale on a Caribbean tour in late October. The SuperCruise is affiliated with the Capital Jazz Fest in Columbia, MD, one of the premier jazz and soul music festivals in the country. Bland says, “I am beyond excited to share the stage with so many legendary artists (including Peabo Bryson, Will Downing and Boney James). It truly is a blessing to be grouped with such incredible talent.”

In addition to their music careers Bland and his wife co-own other ventures in graphic design, multimedia production and event planning. With several businesses to run, Bland is certainly making the most of his considerable talent.

“Assumption College made me stronger, wiser and more aware of reality,” he explains. With his many talents, Bland is shaping his own reality in the music industry.

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ctor. Writer. Director. Producer. Teacher. John Plough ’05 is a man of many talents who found his calling, and a mentor, at Assumption College.

“Brian Tivnan is the kind of teacher I hope to be one day,” Plough says. “He uses theatre as an elaborate ruse. On the one hand he cultivates acting skills in his students, and brings exciting stories to life on stage. But on the other hand – and this, I would argue, is much more vital – he supports his students as they build confidence and communication skills.

“He builds community on campus. And he insists that the unique experiences of each and every one of his students is important, interesting and worthy to be shared. That’s the kind of artist/educator I strive to become.”

The son of Tom Plough, who served as Assumption’s president from 1998 to 2007, John chose to attend Assumption because it allowed him to have “real ownership” of his education. He majored in electronic communication and multimedia, an individualized academic program that the faculty helped him shape.

“John Plough was one of the most talented students I’ve ever had at Assumption,” says Tivnan, who has seen hundreds of aspiring performers, writers and directors in his 11 years as director of Assumption’s Theatre program.

“I learned so much at Assumption,” says Plough, “But I think the most valuable experiences were the opportunities to create so consis-

“Assumption gave me a front row seat to watch great teachers teaching,” Plough says. “The faculty members I interacted with were selfless, talented and incredibly generous. I’m a better teacher today because of them.” tently. In both my theatre and television courses I was given the freedom to write, record, design, and rehearse – every week. It’s incredibly empowering to learn and build your skills using self-generated material.”

After graduating from Assumption, Plough dabbled in television and film production, acting and education, before ultimately deciding on the latter. “I’ve always wanted to become a better teacher as much as I have wanted to become a better artist,” Plough explains. “I’ve sought out opportunities to experience a variety of teaching modes and models – both out of intellectual curiosity and a desire to figure out where I fit best.”

Plough earned a MA in theatre education at Emerson College in Boston, and then applied to the University of Georgia for a Master of Fine Arts degree. While there, he was awarded three grants to finance his own projects: a film (which he both wrote and directed), a play and a multimedia stage performance. He is completing his master’s thesis this summer to graduate from Georgia, and will begin teaching theatre to middle and high school students at the Darlington School in Rome, GA, this fall.

“I’ll be able to do a bit of everything [at Darlington]. I’m so excited to get started, and so grateful to get a job teaching in the arts in the current economic climate. I'll continue writing screenplays … mostly buddy comedies starring me and Will Ferrell,” he jokes.

“One of the exciting parts about the performing arts is the inability to master the content,” he says. “The skill sets are too vast, and one can always improve. I’ll always be looking for professional development opportunities and projects outside of teaching to keep creatively challenged.”

Plough also looks forward to the continuing challenge of honing his teaching skills. “Assumption gave me a front row seat to watch great teachers teaching,” he states. “The faculty members I interacted with were selfless, talented and incredibly generous. I’m a better teacher today because of them.”

John with his parents at his Assumption graduation, former President Tom Hd’07 and Monty Plough Hd’07

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rian Tivnan is the man behind the curtain, most of the time, and finding him can present a bit of a challenge. On the lower level of Bishop Wright Hall, there is a small sign on a door that reads “Theatre Workshop.” Once it opens, you are amidst yards and yards of period costumes, elaborately decorated masks, detailed props and remnants of intricate set designs from shows past.

It is there that the magic begins. Theatre Program Director Brian Tivnan elicits and hones the acting, singing and performing talent from a group of students, some of whom didn’t know they had it in them. This group may eventually serve as the core of the next Broadwaylike performance to entertain audiences at the region’s signature venue, The Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts in downtown Worcester.

Now in his 11th year at Assumption, Tivnan took over the reins of the theatre program in 2001 from Maurice Plasse AP’42, Ph.D., who directed the theatre and television arts department for 35 years.

Tivnan enjoys the intricacies of theatre and helping students.

“I like working with the students because some of them are so talented, but don’t know it,” he said. “I can see it and help draw it out of them.

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I enjoy working with them as a colleague, not a professor, and watching them grow.”

“Eve Summer ’07 and John Plough ’05 have more talents than I do,” Tivnan admitted. “I noticed that in each of them, and spent extra time with them to help develop their talents.” (See supplemental articles) Tivnan accomplishes this by demanding much of his students.

“Everyone has to sing in my class,” he said. “Many fear public speaking and I make them sing. Complaining is common, but they feel so good after doing it. I push them to do things that are uncomfortable, pushing their parameters. I wish that someone had done that for me when I was in college.”

Assumption’s “Theatre Experience” course requires students to bring in song and teach it to classmates. Students are also asked to do a stand-up comedy routine about either their love lives, their families or their bodies. “The stuff they come up with is eye-popping,” said Tivnan. Another assignment involves writing a letter to someone really important in their life, sharing all the things they either didn’t have the courage or the opportunity to say, and then treat it as if the person is

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standing in front of them. In contrast, all of the material is scripted in the “Acting” course. Students are required to ‘make it their own’ and find the material true in themselves.

The Theatre program has grown tremendously during Tivnan’s tenure. In his first year, Tivnan worked with a budget of $800 and put on One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest in the Auditorium of La Maison Française with the scenes taking place in the middle of the room and the audience seated around them. A production of Romeo and Juliet took place in the Atrium of Testa Science Center, which Tivnan indicated is very similar to the Globe Theater and designed perfectly for Shakespeare. Other productions involved building sets and establishing a theater in Laska Gymnasium. He is nothing if not creative.

In 2006, Assumption signed an agreement with Worcester Center for the Performing Arts (which later became The Hanover Theatre) to produce its spring theatre production there. “The relationship has allowed the theatre department to gain considerable credibility,” said Tivnan. “Performing in the Hanover Theatre demands professionalism

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and has raised the bar of what we do. We treat our students as if they are professional actors and actresses.” Assumption works with the Hanover Theatre staff and crew and hires 10 professional musicians, a music director, a choreographer and set designer/builder to produce and perform the shows, and the investment has paid off.

“Seussical [the Musical] was the best show we’ve ever done,” Tivnan said. What sets Assumption apart from other college theatre programs is the imagination used to improve each year. “ … and none of the other colleges can do a musical like me,” he proudly stated. “In our last three shows at the Hanover Theatre, our performances have been outstanding.”

Tivnan hopes that Assumption will continue to perform at Hanover Theatre beyond next year, the last in its contract. “We get a lot of ‘bang for our buck’ with Hanover,” said Tivnan, “welcoming local children to perform in our shows, gathering publicity, spreading Assumption’s name and enhancing the College’s reputation.” The show will go on, and Tivnan expects that it will be better than ever.

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ALUMnI neWS From the Alumni Association President Suzanne Rice Simoncini ’78

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full year has already passed since I assumed the role of Alumni Association president. It’s been a wonderful year, culminating in a beautiful day for the Commencement of the Class of 2012.

Reunion weekend was again lots of fun, despite the less than perfect weather. The presentation of the annual Alumni Awards was a moving and special occasion. Remember, it’s not too early to start

thinking about the nominations for the 2013 Alumni Awards. For those who have never attended one of these ceremonies, you’re missing out on an event that truly captures the spirit of Assumption College.

The coming year promises many more exciting alumni events; Fall Homecoming, Alumni Admissions Day, Athletics Hall of Fame, and the Discover Italy trip with President Cesareo.

Also, coming this fall is a new alumni networking tool, “ACConnect,” which will allow alumni to better connect with each other and stay engaged with the Alumni Association.

I continue to be grateful for the opportunity to serve as Alumni Association president, and I look forward to beginning the second year of this journey. I am very proud of Assumption College, and am dedicated to honoring its rich tradition of educating students, both intellectually and spiritually.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 8

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 27

• Assumption Prep reunion

• President’s Council dinner, Mechanics Hall

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 29

NOVEMBER (DATE AND LOCATIONS TBD)

• fall Homecoming • Alumni Admissions day • football Alumni reunion • Alumni-Athletics Hall of fame Induction

• President and Provost visit Texas

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 10

SAVE THE DATE

• Connecticut President’s reception

• discover Italy…with President Cesareo March 2-10, 2013 • reunion Weekend – June 1–2, 2013

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 20

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 4

• Breakfast with Santa

• Puerto rico President’s reception

Visit us online at www.assumption.edu/alums for up-to-date programs, regional Club events, times, locations, flyers and more. Watch your e-mail or visit the Web site often to confirm arrangements and to check added Club events. If traveling, you are welcome to join fellow alumni at regional events. Please make sure we have your most current e-mail address for electronic invitations and updates/event changes.

QUESTIONS? Call (508) 767-7223 or e-mail: alumni@assumption.edu

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Four Receive Alumni Awards

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he Alumni Association presented alumni awards to four dedicated individuals during Reunion Weekend. Dan Jones, assistant professor of accounting, received the Honorary Alumnus Award for his devotion and generosity to the Assumption community. A faculty member since 2005, Dan is a member of the President’s Council (since 2009) and has served the College on several committees. He is a mentor for the baseball team. Dan and wife Margie reside in Needham.

Amy Beadle LaCroix ’02 received the Young Alumna Award.

A Class Agent since 2004, Amy received the Outstanding GOLD (Graduate Of the Last Decade) Class Agent Award in 2010 and was named Outstanding Class Agent in 2005. Residents of Wilmington, she and husband Jay ’00 have supported the College through several events and committees. Amy is associate director of class giving at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

This year’s recipient of the Jack L. Bresciani ’72 Outstanding Alumnus Award was Jim Paugh ’77. In accepting his award, Jim shared his perception about Assumption, which summarized the thoughts expressed by the other recipients. “First and foremost, Assumption is the intersection of family and friends where deep and lasting relationships are formed,” he said. “It’s the way that it encourages and cajoles its students to be confident adults. It’s the way that its professors go out of their way to make sure a student becomes as successful as possible. It’s the way, that no matter how long ago you graduated, you are still considered part of the family and welcomed back on campus whether at a basketball game or attending Mass at the Chapel. And it’s a connection that stays with you and that’s why it is so easy to give back.”

A former member of the College’s Board of Trustees (1993–2011), a President’s Council member (with wife Pat Cahill ’78) since 1999 and chair of the President’s Council since 2000, Jim has been a tireless advocate and supporter of Assumption since his graduation. He has served on numerous committees for the betterment of the College.

Award recipients Jim Paugh ’77, rick desLauriers ’82, Amy Beadle LaCroix ’02 and dan Jones

Jim’s enjoyed a successful career, primarily in worker’s compensation management, and is president of Workers Comp Analytics in Worcester, where he and Pat live.

Rick DesLauriers ’82 received this year’s Fr. Louis Dion, A.A. ’35 Outstanding Achievement Award. Special agent in charge of the FBI’s Boston office, Rick served as guest speaker at last year’s annual Honors Convocation in May. He earned a degree from Catholic University Law School and has worked for the FBI since 1987. He has spent most of his professional career in counterintelligence, holding positions in Alabama, New York and Boston. His late father, Richard, was a 1950 Assumption alumnus and a loyal supporter. A President’s Council member, he and wife Christine have a son, Stephen, and reside in southeastern Massachusetts.

Connect with Assumption!

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Alumni to Alumni Networking/ Job Posting site: http://www1.assumption.edu/alums/ services/jobs.html Alumni to Student Networking/ Job Posting site (Hound Explorer): www.collegecentral.com/assumption

Online Alumni Community coming this fall!

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The Class of 2002 celebrated its 10th reunion.

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reunion2012 A crowd of more than 600 alumni, family and friends didn’t let a rainy Saturday ruin their celebratory spirit for Reunion weekend on June 1–3. The Classes of ’62, ’67 and ’72 gathered Friday for class dinner celebrations as a dozen members of the Class of ’62 united for their 50th reunion and were welcomed as Golden Greyhounds.

Saturday’s events were highlighted by the annual Alumni Association Awards Ceremony (see article on p. 29), a family

barbecue at Charlie’s, campus tours, “gym and swim” at the Plourde Recreation Center and the Reunion Mass, celebrated by Fr. Dennis Gallagher, A.A. ’69. That evening, special celebrations were held for the Classes of 1977, ’82, ’87, ’92, ’97, 2002 and ’07.

On Sunday, alumni who graduated 50 years ago or more enjoyed the annual Golden Greyhounds brunch. Visit www.assumption.edu/ alumniphotos to view the Reunion photo gallery.

President Cesareo (2nd from right) receives the Class of ’72 reunion gift check from (L-r) John diPietro, Paul Verderese, rod Gauvin, Bob Hunter and neal Burgess.

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Alumni events and receptions roger ’55 & Jeannine Trahan with John ranieri ’92 in Worcester.

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Alumni events and receptions filled the spring and summer months with both regional club events and president’s receptions in Worcester (Tower Hill Botanical Gardens) and Boston (The Chart House), at Pot au Feu and WaterFire in Providence, RI, and the annual Cape Cod reception in July, held at Hyannis Yacht Club. Visit www.assumption.edu/alumniphotos for full photo galleries.

kevin ’92 & Caitlin Hubbard Haughey ’92, Mark Brown ’89 and Matt freeman ’99 in Boston.

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Lynne Sullivan ’07 and Lynne Bartinelli ’07 enjoy the Boston event.

Ashley dill ’08, Liz Papp ’08 and Meghan McGrail ’08 reunite in Worcester.

danielle Iozzo ’11, emily Vano ’11, nicole Macioci ’11, Alicyn Gilberto ’11 and Amy Logue ’01 at the Boston event.

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Paul Jourcin ’69 and Joe Pagano ’81 at the Worcester event.

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Assumption’s Future JENNIFER RuGGIERI ’97 CPA MAy SEEM youNG To ALREAdy HAvE A WILL, buT SHE LIKES To HAvE A PLAN. ANd HER PLAN INCLudES A GIFT To ASSuMPTIoN CoLLEGE. “Life is full of unexpected twists, and it is important to know that your loved ones and finances will be protected,” says Jennifer. “However, I also wanted to protect something else dear to my heart – I included Assumption College in my will simply to “pay it forward.”

Jennifer is now a member of The 1904 Society, a group of alumni, parents and friends who have made a deferred gift or provided for Assumption in their estate plans/wills.

If you would like more information about the personal financial benefits of planned giving and membership in The 1904 Society, please contact the Development Office at (508) 767-7464.

Jennifer riggieri ’97, CPA Senior Accountant Bullhorn, Boston, MA

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ALUMnI neWS / ASSUMPTIon AUTHorS Substance Abuse: Treatment and Rehabilitation Edited by Joseph Stano, Ph.D.,’72, G’74 Substance Abuse (Aspen Professional Series, 2011) is a compilation of chapter articles written by various professionals in the fields of rehabilitation counseling, psychology, exercise physiology, health and physical education.

Numerous addictions are covered – including substances, alcohol and medications, as well as sex, gambling and the Internet – with treatment and rehabilitation options explored for each issue. Stano is a professor of rehabilitation services at Springfield (MA) College and is a certified and licensed rehabilitation counselor.

27 Months in the Peace Corps. My Story. Unvarnished.

By John Guy LaPlante AP’47, ’51 A former public relations professional and journalist, John Guy LaPlante AP’47, ’51 became the world’s oldest Peace Corps volunteer (among nearly 8,000 serving in 74 countries) during his two-year tour of Charnihiv, Ukraine. There John taught English and coordinated English and French clubs and also kept a diary, which became the basis of his third book. 27 Months in the Peace Corps (Infinity Publishing, 2011) chronicles 27 months of the author’s Peace Corps experience, from the application process to the aftermath. It is intended to assist individuals who are interested in serving in the Peace Corps, serving as a helpful guide to that decision and sharing what the author encountered and his thoughts throughout the experience. John has also authored Around the World at 75, Alone Dammit! and Around Asia in 80 Days. Oops, 83! All of his publications are available as ebooks.

Why I Hated Pink: Confessions of a Breast Cancer Survivor

By Maryellen D. Brisbois ’03 Why I Hated Pink (Vantage Point, 2011) chronicles a woman’s life from the diagnosis of breast cancer through the completion of treatment and beyond. Told in a series of vignettes, the author takes readers into her strange new world, through her growing fears and frustration and her ultimate determination to conquer her greatest challenge. Procedures are shared in layman’s terms and the medical profession is challenged to be patient-focused. In the end, she finds her way to acceptance, hope and recovery.

Maryellen has been a nurse for more than 25 years, and is a Ph.D. student and nursing instructor.

Voices of Worcester Women: 160 Years after the First National Woman’s Rights Convention

By Maureen Ryan Doyle ’73 and Charlene Longhi Martin, Ed.D. ’78 Co-chairs of the Worcester Women’s Oral History Project (featured in the summer 2011 issue), the authors selected stories shared 69 of more than 250 interviews collected for the WWOHP by numerous volunteers to create Voices of Worcester Women (CreateSpace, 2011). The stories of these women, all with ties to Worcester, focus on local women’s contributions to work, education, health and/or politics. The complete collection of interviews resides at the Schlensinger Library on the History of Women in America, located at the Radcliffe Institute of Harvard University. The WWOHP is an outgrowth of the Worcester Women’s History Project, founded in 1994.

The WWOHP was initiated in 2005. Linda Burlingame Rosenlund ’82 served as its first chair.

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The Political Bible of Little Known Facts in American Politics

By Rich Rubino ’01 A political history enthusiast and managing editor of the political blog Politi-Geek.com, Rich Rubino shares a well-researched and organized book of political facts in The Political Bible (Harvard Book Store, 2011). Former U.S. Senator Lowell Weicker Jr. said, “It’s a humorous and fascinating look at American political history … I would recommend this book to the casual reader of politics as well as to political followers, pundits and observers.” Tom D’Amore Jr., co-chair of the National Popular Vote Initiative said, “It provides us with a unique look at our political process and the people who have been instrumental in running our government.” Rubino earned a M.A. in broadcast journalism from Emerson College and resides in Marblehead.

Rural Women in the Soviet Union and Post-Soviet Russia

By Luibov Denisova; Translated and Edited by Irina Mukhina, Ph.D., assistant professor of history Awarded the annual Outstanding Academic Titles of the Year Award by Choice, a publication of the Association of Research Libraries (a division of the American Library Association), Rural Women (Routledge, 2010) is the first English-written, full- length history of Russian peasant women in the 20th century and early 21st century. It offers a comprehensive overview of regulations concerning rural women: their employment patterns; marriages, divorces and family life; issues with health and raising children. All rural women are explored, from ordinary farm girls to agrarian professionals. Professor Nikolai Ivnitskii of the Russian Academy of Sciences wrote in his review, “This epic book … will undoubtedly open a new era in the existing historiography and will become a new voice in telling the history of Russia.” Mukhina has taught at Assumption since 2007 and also authored The Germans of the Soviet Union.

Loot the Moon

By Mark Arsenault ’89 The second book of a Providence-based mystery series, Loot the Moon (St. Martin’s Press, 2009) follows the story of Billy Povich, a former investigative journalist who was introduced in Arsenault’s Gravewriter (2006). One online review raved “Arsenault’s writing is crisp, fast-paced, and peppered with insights that will make you laugh – and seriously consider your own relationships. The plot, with its twists and turns, is clever and suspenseful and ends on an unexpected and satisfying conclusion. The characters are quirky, endearing and all too realistic.” A former Providence Journal reporter, Arsenault has also published Speak Ill of the Living (2006) and Spiked (2003).

Rush to Judgment: George W. Bush, the War on Terror, and His Critics

By Stephen Knott, Ph.D. ’79 Although George W. Bush has been branded the worst president in history and forced to endure accusations that he abused his power while presiding over a “lawless” administration, Stephen Knott contends in Rush to Judgement (2011, University Press of Kansas) that Bush has been treated unfairly, especially by presidential historians and the media. He argues that from the beginning scholars abandoned any pretense at objectivity in their critiques and seemed unwilling to place Bush’s actions into a broader historical context. Michael Barone, senior political analyst for the Washington Examiner wrote in his review, “[The book] provides a clear-eyed view of Bush’s policies.” Dr. Knott is professor of National Security Affairs at the United States Naval War College and has authored three other books.

Alumni and faculty who have recently published books are encouraged to contact the editor at twatkins@assumption.edu.

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’57 Fr. Donat Lamothe, A.A. celebrated the 50th anniversary of his ordination to the priesthood in April with a Mass of anksgiving in his honor at the Chapel of the Holy Spirit. Fr. Donat has taught music at Assumption since 1963 and serves as the College’s archivist.

’70 Michael Kelly has been named dean at the Laurier School of Business & Economics at Wilfred Laurier University in Ontario, Canada.

He was previously the dean of the Tefler School of Management at the University of Ottawa where he was a professor of strategic and international management.

William Mulligan, Jr. was selected to receive the Murray State University Alumni Association Distinguished Researcher Award for 2012. He was also an external reader for a Ph.D. dissertation at University College Cork (Ireland) in 2011. His essay titled “Alive and Well: New Perspectives on Irish America” was published in the spring 2012 issue of Journal of American Ethnic History.

Fr. Rick Frechette, C.P., D.O., HD’11 received an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree from Saint Vincent College in May for his many years of service to the most needy in Haiti.

’75 Peter Rojcewicz, Ph.D. has been appointed vice president of academic affairs and dean of faculty at Antioch University in Seattle, WA. He was previously dean of the School of Holistic Studies at John F. Kennedy University in San Francisco’s East Bay. He lives in Bainbridge Island, WA.

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Paul Constantino retired aer 26 seasons as head coach of the West Boylston High School boys’ basketball team. He is a caseworker for the Massachusetts Department of Correction.

Sandra Merlini read her sonnet “St. Francis of Assisi and the blue forget-me-nots” at the May meeting of the Longfellow Poetry Society.

A group of Class of ’83 alumnae celebrated their “big” birthday this year in Newton. Front row: Cathy omas Sullivan, Deb Kobylenski Schiavone and Kay Allerdt Helberg. Back row: Katie King Anderson, Kate Hubbard and Beth Endyke Simon.

’79 Cynthia Bradley has been promoted to senior vice president, credit administration at Salisbury Bank. She is responsible for loan servicing, commercial credit, risk management, collections and credit administration.

’80 Father Edward L. Beck, C.P. recently le ABC News in NYC aer five years and was hired as a faith and religion contributor for CBS News, contributing to “CBS is Morning.” Fr. Beck is also the host and executive producer of “e Sunday Mass” on the ABC Family Channel. It airs nationwide at 6:30 a.m. He has written three books published by Doubleday, the most recent is titled Soul Provider: Spiritual Steps to Limitless Love.

’84 Carol Krupa '85, Deb Ovian Hopper '84, Sue Dailey Malanga '84, erese Reynolds Gauthier '84, Lisa McCarthy O'Keefe '83 and Helen Russell '85 recently gathered for a 50th birthday celebration.

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Gregory Gazzola, D.M.D. is a general dentist at Norwich Family and Cosmetic Dentistry in Norwich, CT. He and wife Geri have two sons and will celebrate their 30th wedding anniversary in August.

Laurie Whitaker recently became the first prospect researcher at the American Society of Clinical Oncology – Conquer Cancer Foundation in Alexandria, VA. She recently moved there from Baltimore aer four years at John Hopkins University.

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’85 Tracie Manna Chinetti was named associate director, broadcast at Blitz Media in Waltham.

Tracie lives in Natick with husband Tom and their two daughters.

Bob Pepi was recently promoted to training

Send us your Class Notes online at www.assumption.edu/classnotes manager at Liberty Mutual Insurance. He manages the APD Claims Training Staff for the Westborough, MA; Somerset, NJ, and Hunt Valley, MD, offices.

Sheila Veideman has been promoted to vice president, regional branch manager at Southbridge Savings Bank. She also recently earned a certificate in financial studies from New England School of Financial Studies.

’86 Terence McGinn recently retired from the U.S. Naval Reserve as a commander. He is a contracting officer for the Marine Corps Systems Command, Quantico, VA, where he has worked for the past 20 years. In September, he married his wife, Margarita.

rubbing elbows with the Greats When the city of Worcester opened the Centrum downtown in 1982, Jim Moughan ’81 joined its staff. In his 30th year, Jim is now the assistant general manager and director of sales for the facility, known now as the dCu Center. Since graduating with a bA in economics, he held positions as assistant box office manager, box office manager and director of ticketing before becoming director of sales when the Convention Center addition opened in 1997.

He promotes the dCu Center and the city of Worcester to help attract events and manages up to 700 staff and 450 events annually. Jim is also involved in many organizations and boards in the Worcester area, both on a professional and civic level, including serving on the board of directors of the Central Massachusetts Convention & visitors bureau.

He and wife beth have three children, James (13) and twins Caitlin and Alyssa (8).

Reunion ’88 25th Christopher Laudani launched a new app for the iPad called “Instant Analyst” which provides one-page earnings quality reports on 1,300 publicly traded U.S. companies. He was interviewed in the May 7 edition of Baron’s magazine, where the app was favorably reviewed.

’89 Patrick Larkin moved from principal of Burlington High School to assistant superintendent for learning for Burlington Public Schools. In March he received national recognition as the recipient of the Digital Principal Award from the National Association of Secondary High School Principals and was the subject of an article in THE Journal titled “7 Habits of Highly Effective TechLeading Principals.”

’90 Kelly Cronin Sachleben and her family have temporarily relocated to London.

Joe Tonelli was appointed head baseball coach at the University of Bridgeport in May. He has served on the team’s staff since 2009 and is also the director of UB’s recreation center. He resides in Milford, CT, with wife Linda and their children.

’92 John Giodano, D.M.D. was promoted to the rank of major in the Army National Guard, Dental Corps where he serves as a Massachusetts state dental officer. He continues to maintain his dental practice in Worcester and his forensic practice, the Forensic Dentistry Resource Center, in Worcester.

Reunion ’93 20th Patrick Hanly is the senior IT administrator at Sobel & Co., LLC in NJ. BIRTHS: Meghan Moylan Anderson and husband Christopher welcomed Riley Elizabeth on 3/30/12. She joins brothers Christopher (5), Collin (4) and Owen (2). e family lives in Old Lyme, CT.

’94 Suzanne D’Agostino married Jonathan Lee Kelly on 5/5/12 in Bermuda. e couple will relocate to Singapore in September. Suzanne has been working in investor relations since 2004 for omas H. Lee Partners LP, a Boston buyout firm.

Max Iori was recently promoted to managing director and associate general counsel at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. (PICTURED) Max, right, took first place with his late father’s 1964 Ferrari at a

Greenich, CT, car show in June. He was joined by Mike Walsh, le, and Marc Richard.

BIRTHS: Sean McGuire and wife Jessica welcomed son Kellen Joseph on 10/13/11. He joins sisters Braedy and Brenna.

’95 Malcolm Asadoorian is the dean of the School of Liberal Arts, Education and Social Sciences at Regis College.

Leslie Laquerre Campbell received her doctoral degree from Franklin Pierce University in March. She is an assistant professor in the business department at Colby-Sawyer College in NH. Josh Hexter will be the first head coach of the new Elon University women’s lacrosse team, slated to begin competition in spring 2014.

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BIRTHS: Beth Murray Campanelli and husband Matt welcomed son Casey Robert on 5/23/11. He joins sister Calleigh.

Brenda Kinney Sullivan and husband Jeremiah announce the birth of Ann Colette on 9/27/11.

She joins brother Christian (5).

Brad Wingard and wife Darcy have a 4-year-old son, Travis, and recently celebrated the birth of their second son, Tyler Patrick, on 5/23/12.

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Reunion ’98 15th Rebecca Osper Adams CCE’98 recently joined the firm of Robert C. Alario, CPA PC as audit manager. She is a certified public accountant and a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Massachusetts Society of Certified Public Accountants.

Allison Heaney Hennessy and husband James welcomed son Aiden on 9/16/11. He joins Lily (2).

’99 Kristen Klimaj Carron was a panel lawyer during the WJAR Channel 10 Ask-A-Lawyer segment in May.

’00 Jamie Eaton Deignan is a youth minister for the Dracut Catholic Youth Ministry.

BIRTHS: Sean and Jennifer Morrissey Hayes welcomed son Brendan Michael on 8/24/11. He joins brother Caden.

’01 Victoria Scanlon is in her first year of residency at the Lahey Clinic in Burlington. She completed a Fulbright scholarship in Belgium in 2001 and conducted research in a neuroendocrinology lab before attending medical school at Tus University, graduating in 2011.

John Stagikas is professional wrestler who goes by the ring name of RJ Brewer. He is the Lucha Libra USA champion, as of May 2012.

BIRTHS: Julie Ciociola Almonte and husband Don announce the birth of son William on 3/24/12.

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Gregory Penta is New England regional sales director for BeneTrac, based in Falmouth. He is a member of the Falmouth Chamber of Commerce, a volunteer committeeman for the Falmouth Annual Christmas Parade and a mentor for at-risk youth for Family Continuity.

BIRTHS: Anna Giordano Battagliotti and husband Joe announce the birth of son Joseph Daniel, on 3/14/12.

Jennifer Rines and Eddie Millian welcomed daughter Kayla Olivia on 2/14/12.

Mike Perfetuo filmed his first independent film, Red Butterfly, with his brother and AC classmate Matt in New York City last summer. It was scheduled for release in June.

Mike is pursuing an acting career in the Los Angeles area.

Rachel Smith married Eric Dresser on 7/9/11 WeBlink Alumni in attendance were in Milton.

Mark Cleland ’97, eresa Desilets, Paul Dodd ’12, Jen Dupuis, bridesmaid Katherine Kane, Nicole Kinlin, Lea McDonald, bridesmaid Amy Pouliot, Jackie (Connolly) & Michael Paton ’05, Stephanie Queripel, Annette Trossello, Luke Williams and Sarah Williams G’05.

BIRTHS: Jeremy Carr and wife Kerri welcomed their first child, June Marion, on 2/7/12. ey live in Dadeville, AL. PHoTo: BrAdford roGne

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Courtney Heald Goff and husband Derek welcomed Chloe Beatrice on 5/7/12. Chloe joins Jack (2).

Kelley Ann Murphy Henegan and husband Dan welcomed son omas Murphy on 1/16/12.

He joins Grace (2).

Lindsay Wooldridge Morris and husband Timothy announce the birth of daughter Harper Keenan on 1/30/12. She joins Gavin (2).

Katie Burns Whitney and husband Jon welcomed son Dylan Patrick on 11/21/11. He joins Tyler (2).

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Sean Kenney was among six individuals selected for induction into the Northeast-10 Conference Hall of Fame in 2012. A four-time NE-10 Player of the Year, Sean helped lead the Assumption tennis team to four consecutive NE-10 regular season and championship titles, amassing a singles record of 44-2 and a 51-0 doubles mark. He will be honored at the College’s Alumni-Athletics Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on Sept. 29.

BIRTHS: Katie Beane Arnold and husband Brian welcomed son Albin English on 2/28/12.

Rebecka DeCost Beatrice and husband Randy welcomed Dominic Christopher on 12/15/11.

Lindsay McCarthy and Brian Osborn announce the birth of son Evan Stephan on 3/8/12. e couple was married in 2008 on Cape Cod.

Ashley Kunberger married Patrick McGowan on 4/21/12 in Newport, RI. Alumni in attendance were Meaghan Montani Bolger, Jeremy Bomba ’06, Jennifer Hall Martin, Nancy McGowan ’82, Katie Nester Puligese, Lisa Ryan, Melanie Silva and David Webb.

Patricia LaCroix and Joe Nihill were married in October 2011. Emilie Clucas ’06 was maid of honor.

Rob Lavin was cast as South Boston Irish mobster Kevin Weeks in the Discovery Channel documentary “Kurt Sutter presents American Outlaws – South Boston’s Irish Mob” which aired 5/28/12.

Jennifer Quinn is the morning newscast producer at WPRI/WNAC in Providence, RI, where she produces the 8 a.m. newscast for Fox. She has been working at WPRI for over a year.

BIRTHS: Caitlin Marchand Hoffman and husband Matthew announce the birth of son Kenneth Parker on 4/29/11.

Jackie Desmarais McDonnell and husband Andrew welcomed their first child, Reese, on 11/29/11.

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’06

Brock Erickson has been named head men’s basketball coach at State College of Florida. He was previously assistant coach at Monroe College.

Joshua Lott recently earned a Ph.D. in philosophy from Tulane University.

Megan Blomgren Burgess and husband Shawn were honeymooning aboard the Costa Concordia when the ship hit a reef and capsized of the coast of Italy. She and her husband were safely brought to shore.

Reunion ’03 10th

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Send us your Class Notes online at www.assumption.edu/classnotes (pictured L-R) Fred DiFusco, Elizabeth Merritt '05 and Dennis Leamy gathered in May to serve breakfast at Amos House, Rhode Island's largest soup kitchen.

Justin McKay is the new head football coach at Algonquin Regional High School. He was previously the assistant coach at Wachusett Regional High School.

Rachel Rude married Michael Pollier ’05 on 3/17/12 in Spencer. Alumni in attendance included groomsman Craig Lonegan ’05, Heather MacMillan, bridesmaid Michelle Pollier Meloche ’02 and Bea Patino-Mancuello G’08.

Lindsey Schievink has moved to Charlotte, NC. BIRTHS: Melissa Studdard Battista and husband Brian announce the birth of Benjamin Matthew on 4/15/12.

’07 Chelsea Ennis earned a Master of Arts in Teaching degree with a concentration in elementary education from Sacred Heart University in January 2012.

BIRTHS: Kathleen Toscano ibeault and husband Erik welcomed son Robert Anthony on 1/19/12.

Reunion ’08 5th Ashley Daly married Robert Lessard on 8/20/11 in Durham, NC. Alumni in attendance were Claire Usher and Katherine Lovett. Ashley received a master’s degree in applied mathematics from NC State University in 2010 and is a metrologist for the NC Department of Agriculture Standards Laboratory.

Kristin Jones was promoted to social insurance specialist/technical expert at the Social Security Administration last fall.

Teresa Kuehhas works at St. Dominic High School in Oyster Bay, NY, which has established a partnership with the DNA Learning Center at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory. She will work with the Center this summer to prepare to teach a molecular & genomic research course for the 2012–13 school year.

Liz Papp was promoted to publications and integrated media coordinator at AAA. She is responsible for reader online management and site analytics.

Kristyn Perron is a clinician for an adolescent residential program for e Bridge of Central MA. Alex Popp III is an assistant men’s basketball coach at Middlebury College (VT).

’10 Krista Duchnowski is directing the Clinton High School Drama Club’s production of “Grease”.

’11 Michael Dion is a research biologist at the U.S. Army Soldier Research Development and Engineering Center in Natick, working in the warfighter science technology and applied research division of the federal government. He is also pursuing a master of science degree at Northeastern University.

Jeffrey McNamara is a third generation firefighter for the town of Watertown.

BIRTHS: Margaret Wetherell Bohannon CCE’11 and husband Jon welcomed their first child, son Aidan Xavier, on 1/25/12.

WeBlink indicates that a wedding photo is Note: available online at www.assumption.edu/alums/ Alumni/weddings.html

GrAdUATe STUdIeS P. Michael Reidy G’74 had two plays performed by the Gabhar eatre Company in Limerick, Ireland. e plays, titled “Night & Day” and “Bloody Mary,” are part of a series of five short plays under the general title “Radio Noir.”

John Boucher G’76 was recently named associate director of the ministry of catechesis and evangelization for the Diocese of Trenton, NJ. He and wife erese Fenner Boucher G’83 published an

Making Hypnosis “Hip” When Dan Meunier ’09 arrived at Assumption, he had already been listed in the Guiness Book of World Records as the world’s youngest trained stage hypnotist (certified at age 13). A registered member of the National Guild of Hypnotists, and known as dan Candell, he was fascinated by hypnotism after witnessing a local performance.

Formally trained by renowned hypnotist Jerry valley in 2001, Candell established himself as a unique entertainer, performing at some 250 events annually, including “Hypnosis Gone Wild” shows at numerous colleges.

After earning a degree in psychology, Candell found his interests leaning toward thearapeutic applications of hypnosis. He opened a practice in Marlboro and earned certifications in clinical and pediatric hypnotherapy. Today, he maintains a busy entertainment schedule, his private practice (which has moved to Northboro) and teaching self-hypnosis at Quinsigamond Community College.

Hypnotherapy was recognized as a valid medical procedure in 1958 by the American Medical Association and the American Psychological Association. In 1995, the National Institutes of Health began recommending hypnosis as a treatment for chronic pain.

In his practice, Candell helps his patients overcome pain and a variety of fears. He particularly enjoys helping children, having worked with them on issues such as bed-wetting, thumbsucking and difficulties with reading. Many of his young clients have been diagnosed with Add/AdHd and autism spectrum disorders.

According to Candell, in order for hypnosis to work, people need to truly want the change they are seeking and be ready for it to work.

For more info, visit dancandell.com or dancandellhypnosis.com.

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CLASS noTeS / In MeMorIUM article titled “Ready, Set, Go Evangelize Again!” in Catechetical Leader magazine.

Howard McGinn G’98 was named executive director of First Night Worcester, the city’s new year’s celebration, in June.

Christine Conway Keating G’00 recently authored a paper titled “Unearthing the Goddess Within: Myth and Identity in the Poetry of Margaret Atwood,” which was published by the Women’s Studies Journal. She presented her paper at the Midwestern Conference on Literature and Media at Northern Illinois University and in Dallas. She is an adjunct professor of English at Assumption.

Bill Moore G’00 was recently honored with the George Frost Award at the Massachusetts National Guard Military Readiness Volunteer Service

Awards ceremony for his continued commitment to service members and families aer serving in the U.S. Air Force.

Bea Patino-Mancuello G’07 has been appointed as the director of the Cross Cultural Center at Assumption College.

In MeMorIAM Norman W. dorval AP’49, died April 15, 2012 Ronald J. Giard ’52, died April 23, 2012 Rev. Philip bonvouloir, A.A. ’53, died April 29, 2012 Paul R. Goyette, d.M.d. AP’56, died February 22, 2012 Robert P. Levesque AP’57, died May 25, 2012

Sister Marie Emmanuel Mahoney, SNd G’58, died June 5, 2012 Norman bourque AP’61, died January 30, 2012 Robert J. Lambert ’63, died June 6, 2012 Marilyn E. Lucey G’66, died April 17, 2012 Michael J. Pollan AP’66, died April 4, 2012 Charles A J Reimer AP’68, died April 1, 2012 James J. docker ’70, died April 4, 2012 Francis J. o’Shea G’72, died May 30, 2012 Stephen R. biando ’73, died May 6, 2012 Claire E. doherty CE’72, G’75, died March 4, 2012 Janice M. St. Pierre McCarthy ’85, died March 21, 2012 John T. “Tim” Heffernan, professor emeritus of economics, died May 5, 2012

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THE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION PRESENTS

Fall Homecoming • September 29–30, 2012 •

SATURDAY, SEPT. 29 9:00 a.m.

10:00 a.m.

11:00 a.m.

11 a.m. to 11 p.m.

Noon Noon – 3:00 p.m.

1:00 p.m.

4:30 – 6:00 p.m.

6:00 – 8:00 p.m.

7:00 p.m.

Parents Committee Meeting – Salon, La Maison française Alumni Admissions Day – Testa Science Center Football Alumni Reunion Bookstore Open Pre-game Barbecue, Alumni Pavilion, Multi-Sports Stadium Family Weekend Activities Football vs. American International College Alumni-Athletics Hall of Fame Cocktail Reception Alumni-Athletics Hall of Fame Dinner • Michael Alston ’84 - basketball • Chad Carges ’01 – football • Laurie delGrego ’02 – softball • Susan dailey Malanga ’84 – basketball • Steve Morris ’72 – contributions (posthumous) • Sean kenney ’03 – will be inducted into the northeast-10 Hall of fame $35 per person – contact Alumni relations at 508-727-7223, alumni@assumption.edu to purchase tickets.

Women’s Soccer vs. Southern new Hampshire University

SUNDAY, SEPT. 30 1:00 p.m.

Men’s Soccer vs. American International College

Be part of the Assumption Tradition!

For Homecoming information, contact the alumni office at (508) 767-7223, alumni@assumption.edu or visit www.assumption.edu/alums.

Three volumes of the Heritage edition of The Saint John’s Bible are displayed in the new Tinsley Campus Ministry Center.

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