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Assumption
College announces Board Members
June, 2002—At its recent Annual Meeting, the Assumption
College Board of Trustees reelected the following board members, each
for a three-year term ending…
Assumption
College to Hold "Topping Off" Ceremony
June, 2002—Assumption College will hold a “topping
off ceremony” to commemorate the raising of the final construction
beam of the College’s new $18 million science and technology
center. The red-white-and blue beam will be raised in a ceremony on
at Tuesday, July 2, 2002 at the construction site.
UnumProvident funds
Scholarship at Assumption College
First privately funded award for Rehabilitation Counseling graduate
students
May, 2002— At its annual meeting this morning at Mechanics
Hall, UnumProvident Corporation presented Thomas R. Plough, Ph.D.,
President of Assumption College, with the first disbursement of the
Charles E. Soule Scholarship in Rehabilitation Counseling. Soule retired
from Paul Revere Corporation in 1997 as Paul Revere and Provident
Companies merged. He began his career in 1956 after graduating from
Dartmouth College and served Paul Revere for 41 years, most recently
as the company’s seventh President. This scholarship is a tribute
to Soule’s many contributions to the disability industry.
Assumption
College Announces Three Fulbright Award Recipients
May, 2002—Assumption College is proud to announce that
three students have been awarded Fulbright scholarships for the 2002-2003
Academic year. Seniors Audrey Anton, Mia Chabot, and Erin Toohill
have each been rewarded for their academic successes at Assumption
College with the opportunity to do a research project overseas.
The
Legal and Ethical Issues of Dying to be Discussed at Assumption College
(Private Lecture)
May, 2002—Rev. John J. Paris, S.J., the Michael P. Walsh
Professor of Bioethics, Boston College, will deliver the distinguished
Assumption College President’s Council Lecture on Wednesday,
May 8, 2002 at 6:00 p.m. in Hagan Campus Center Hall on the campus
of the College. The topic of the lecture is "End of Life Care:
Ethical and Legal Issues."
Assumption College
Completes Largest Bond Offering in its History
May, 2002— Assumption College officials announced today
that the largest public bond offering in the College’s history
has been completed with the issuing of $47,005,000 in thirty year
Variable Rate Demand Revenue Bonds through the Massachusetts Development
Finance Agency.
Assumption College Chorale
Performs Vivaldi’s Gloria
April, 2002—The Assumption College Chorale will perform
Vivaldi's GLORIA with an orchestra on Thursday, May 2, 2002, at 8
p.m. in the College's Chapel of the Holy Spirit.
Soloists include soprano, Sarah Hall, instructor of Music & Voice
at Assumption College, and mezzo-soprano, Paula Murrihy, from County
Kerry, Ireland, recipient of the Dame Joan Sutherland Award for Most
Promising Young Singer and the McCormack Medal.
Assumption College
to receive Thermal Cycler
Gene Mapping Technology gives Students Practical Skills
April, 2002—Assumption College will be the fortunate recipient
of a 0.5 mL GeneAmp®PCR System 9700 Thermal Cycler from Applied
Biosystems of Framingham when the machine is formally presented to
the College on Thursday, April 25, 2002 at 2:30 p.m. The 9700 Thermal
Cycler is used in genetic mapping and the duplication of DNA.
Assumption
College Announces New Vice President
April, 2002—President Thomas R. Plough announced to
the Assumption College community today the appointment of Dr. Catherine
WoodBrooks as the Vice President for Student Life. Dr. WoodBrooks
is currently the Dean of Student Life at Connecticut College in New
London, Connecticut. She holds a Ph.D. in Higher Education/Student
Affairs from Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio.
In his announcement, President Plough noted the remarks from the search
committee’s summary report; "Dr. WoodBrooks has a strong
sense of mission in her own life and an excellent grasp of Assumption
College’s Catholic, residential, liberal arts based mission.
She is an effective and proven collaborator with faculty, staff, students,
alumni, trustees, and members of the community and fosters a working
atmosphere of openness, creativity, enthusiasm, and vision. Dr. WoodBrooks
is involved with the field of student life at the regional and national
levels. She is an excellent and tested leader."
Assumption
College Hosts Open House on Sunday
April, 2002—Assumption College will host their annual
Open House, meant for prospective students who have been accepted
for the incoming Fall 2002 freshman class, on Sunday, April 7, 2002.
Can
your Table Manners Land you a Job?
No, but they certainly help you to make a good impression.
Dining Etiquette to be Focus of Workshop at Assumption College
April, 2002—Assumption’s own Mrs. Manners will be
presenting her ever-popular dining etiquette program on Thursday,
April 11, 2002 at 6:15 p.m. Carol McGuiggan, co-director of career
services in the Student Development Center at Assumption College ,
has become the area’s foremost expert in matters of etiquette,
often lecturing at high schools, colleges, and professional organizations
all over Massachusetts. This week, she will deliver one of her more
popular programs, "Professional Business and Dining Etiquette"
to interested members of the College’s senior class.
"Pope
Pius XII and the Jews"
Lecture sponsored by Ecumenical Institute at Assumption College
April, 2002—The Ecumenical Institute at Assumption College
will present the annual Rabbi Klein lecture on Wednesday, April 17,
2002 at 7:00 p.m. The lecture will be delivered by Rabbi David Dalin
of the Jewish Theological Seminary and is titled, "Pius XII and
the Jews."
The topic is based on an essay Rabbi Dalin wrote which argues that
the "wartime Pontiff did far more to rescue Jews during the Holocaust
than any other ‘Righteous Gentile’ recognized by the state
of Israel, including Raoul Wallenberg and Oskar Schindler.
ASSUMPTION
COLLEGE PARTNERS WITH NEW YORK’S COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY BIOSPHERE
2 CENTER
April, 2002-- Assumption students gain opportunity to complement
their courses with immersive programs at Biosphere 2 Center --
TUCSON, AZ – Assumption College, a Catholic liberal arts and
sciences college located in Worcester, MA., is the latest institution
to partner with Columbia University’s Biosphere 2 Center, it
was announced today.
Dr.
Russell Quaglia, Nationally Renowned Education Speaker,
named as Commencement Speaker
April, 2002—Dr. Russell Quaglia, nationally renowned education
speaker and Director of the National Center for Student Aspirations
at the University of Maine in Orono, has been chosen to deliver ’s
85th Commencement Address on Saturday, May 25, 2002.
As Director of the National Center for Student Aspirations, Dr. Quaglia
has trave
Gessner,
de Gramont, and Watson Reading
April, 2002—The HUMANARTS program presents writers Devid
Gessner, Nina de Gramont and Brad Watson to give readings on Wednesday,
April 10, 2002 at 7:00 pm in the Salon of La Maison Francaise.
"License
or Liberty?" Lecture by Prof. David Lowenthal
April, 2002—The Ecumenical Institute presents
the St. Thomas More lecture, "License or Liberty? The Real Meaning
of the First Amendment," delivered by professor David Lowenthal
on Thursday, April 11, 2002, at 7:00 pm in the Salon of La Maison
Francaise.
Blue
Funk and Tomo Fujita
April, 2002—HUMANARTS presents Blue Funk with
Tomo Fujita in concert, Thursday, April 11, 2002, at 8:00 pm in the
Hagan Campus Center Hall.
Hudgins
and McGraw Reading
April, 2002—The HUMANARTS program presents
the husband and wife literary duo of Andrew Hudgins, poet, and Erin
McGraw, writer, 7:00 pm in the Salon of La Maison Francaise.
UTC
Lecture: "When a Road Runs Through It"
April, 2002—The University Transportation Center
(UTC) at Assumption College will sponsor a panel discussion on highway
planning called “When a Road Runs Through It: Building Highways
to Enhance Community Life,” at 6:30 pm in the Auditorium of La
Maison Francaise.
Augustinians
of the Assumption purchase Catholic Digest
Now the Largest Catholic Publisher in the United States
March, 2002— For over a century and a half
the Augustinians of the Assumption, founders of Assumption College
(Worcester, MA), have had a publishing presence in France through
their wholly-owned publishing company, Bayard. Recently, Bayard has
increased its presence in the North American Catholic media market
with three acquisitions, most notably the purchase of Catholic Digest,
the largest paid–circulation Catholic magazine in the United
States. The acquisition of Catholic Digest brings Bayard into almost
half a million homes in North America each month.
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Easter Baskets to be Delivered to Four Area Shelters
March, 2002— faculty, staff and students have chosen to
play Easter Bunny to area children this year. Members of the community
were invited to donate a basket with $10 worth of "stuff,"
to area children in shelters. Over 70 people stepped up to the challenge
and donated 91 baskets. These baskets will be delivered to four area
shelters so the children they serve may experience the joy of receiving
something from the Easter Bunny.
Assumption
College to Hold a Mock Trial
March, 2002—The Center for Continuing Education
at Assumption College will be holding a mock trial on Monday, March
25, 2002 at 6:30 pm in the Auditorium of La Maison Francaise.
Women’s
History Month Film Discussion at Assumption
March, 2002—The Women’s Studies Committee at Assumption
College will sponsor a discussion of the film “A Place Called
Home” on Thursday, March 21 at 4:00 pm in the Salon of La Maison
Fraincaise as part of Women’s History Month.
New
d’Alzon Arts Exhibit
March, 2002—The d’Alzon Arts Series at Assumption
College announces the opening of the Marie Poisson exhibit, “
Works in Various Media,” which runs from March 18-April 19 in
the d’Alzon library.
Beck
Institute Lecture
March, 2002—The Beck Institute presents Dr. Lisa M. Najavitis,
Ph. D. to give a lecture entitled, “CBT for PTSD and Substance
Abuse in Women,” on March 22 at 12:30 p.m. in the Salon of La
Maison Francaise.
Assumption
College to Hold a Mock Trial
March, 2002—The Center for Continuing Education at Assumption
College will be holding a mock trial on Monday, March 25, 2002 at
6:30 pm in the Auditorium of La Maison Francaise.
Parents
Offer Advice for Job Hunting Students
March, 2002—As a student, you may not take advice from
your own parents, but would you be willing to listen to someone else’s?
is betting that you will as it takes a unique approach to help their
students become better acquainted with the realities of the working
world by offering career advice from parents.
Relationship
Lecture at Assumption College
March, 2002—The
office of Student Activities presents a lecture by Katie Koestner
entitled “Yes, No.”
Assumption
College to Present Latin American Studies Lecture
March, 2002—The Latin American Studies program at Assumption
College will present the lecture “The Malinche Paradigm: Performing
Gender and Ethnicity in Mexican Culture," by Professor Sandra
Messinger Cypess.
Poetry
Reading at Assumption College
March, 2002—The d’Alzon Arts Series presents poet
James Beschta and student poets from The Phoenix, Assumption’s
student literary journal.
Beschta is a 1972 graduate of Assumption who teaches English and
Writing at Quabbin High School in Barre and at the Worcester Art Museum.
He has won several poetry prizes including the Promethean Lamp Poetry
Award and he is the co-author of the anthology, Bone Cages.
HUMANARTS
Presents Organist Brett Maguire
March, 2002—The HUMANARTS program presents organist Brett
Maguire to give a concert at 7:00 p.m., in the Chapel of the Holy
Spirit.
Maguire is a senior organ scholar at the College of the Holy Cross.
He has performed in the Schlesswig-Holstien Musik Festival in Germany,
and has ser
MBA
Open House
March, 2002—The MBA program at
Assumption College will have an Open House on Wednesday, March 13,
20002 at 5:00 p.m., in the Salon of La Maison Francaise.
Assumption
College to present Inaugural Milleret Lecture
March, 2002—Professor Yvonne Yazbeck Haddad from the Center
for Muslim-Christian Understanding at Georgetown University will deliver
the inaugural Milleret Lecture, “The Challenge of Islam in the
United States,” on Thursday, March 14 at 7:00 p.m. in Hagan Campus
Center Hall.
Lecture
on War and Terrorism at Assumption College
February,
2000—Fr. Tom Massaro, S.J. will present a lecture titled
"Just War Theory and the War on Terrorism: Applying Catholic
Social Teaching," on Tuesday, February 26, 2002 at 7:30 p.m.
in the Salon of La Maison Francaise.
Local
poets to read at Assumption College
February, 2002—Poets Adria Bernardi and Terry Farish
will read their poetry as part of Assumption College’s Spring
d’Alzon Arts Series on Friday, February 15, 2002 at 7:00 p.m.
in the d’Alzon Library.
Abby’s
House Lecture by Annette Rafferty at Assumption College
February, 2002—Anne Rafferty, founder of Abby’s House,
will give a lecture called “Wearing Smooth the Path: The First
25 Years at Abby’s House” on Thursday, February 14, 2002
in the Salon of La Maison at Assumption College.
Cognitive-Behavioral
Therapy for Schizophrenia Workshop at Assumption
February, 2002—Daniel Beck will present a workshop on
the basics of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy theory and its applications
to the treatment of schizophrenia on Friday, February 15, 2002 at
12:30 p.m., in the Salon of La Maison at Assumption College.
First
Steps: Career Renewal Workshops at The Corporate Education Center
of Assumption College
February, 2002—The Corporate Education Center at Assumption
College is holding a series of Career Renewal Workshops for career
changers/seekers in February. Career Assessment: The First Step (2
sessions/$150) will be held on Thursday, February 7 & 28 at 6:00
p.m., and includes the Strong Interest Inventory in addition to career
counseling sessions.
Career
Renewal Workshops at The Corporate Education Center of Assumption
College
February, 2002—The Corporate Education Center
at Assumption College is holding a series of Career Renewal Workshops
for career changers/seekers in February. Recharge Your Resume: Getting
to the Interview ($75) will be held on Thursday, February 14 at 6:00
p.m., and includes job-search letter strategies and guidelines.
Assumption
College and Jewish Family Services to Hold Family Fun Day
February,
2002—Assumption College will host a Family Fun Day on Saturday,
January 19, 2002 for members of the Jewish Family Services/Metrowest’s
(JFS/MW) adoption families. The event will take place in the Plourde
Recreation Center from 2:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and will include
swimming, soccer, toddler aerobics, pizza, board games, and a pajama
party.
Art
Exhibit Opening at Assumption College
February, 2002—Assumption
College will hold the opening reception for “Taking Stock,”
an exhibit of the recent works and drawings of Nancy Flanagan on Tuesday,
January 29, at 4:00 p.m. The exhibit will run until February 15 and
is part of Assumption College’s Spring d’Alzon Arts Series.
Cognitive-Behavioral
Therapy for Schizophrenia Workshop at Assumption
February, 2002—Daniel Beck will present a workshop on
the basics of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy theory and its applications
to the treatment of schizophrenia on Friday, February 15, 2002 at
12:30 p.m., in the Salon of La Maison at Assumption College.
Panel Discussion
on Racial and Ethnic Diversity at Assumption College
February, 2002—Assumption College will present a panel
discussion, chaired by Carlton Watson, Executive Director of the Henry
Lee Willis Community Center, entitled "Racial and Ethnic Issues
in Greater Worcester," on Wednesday, February 6, 2002 at 3:00
p.m. in the Hagan Center Hall.
"Emerging
Patterns of Race and Ethnicity in 21st Century America" lecture
at Assumption College
January, 2000—Assumption College is pleased to present
"Emerging Patterns of Race and Ethnicity in 21st Century America,"
a lecture by Dr. Orlando Patterson, on Monday, February 4, 2002 at
7:00 p.m. in the Hagan Campus Center Hall.
Assumption
No. 1 in BOTH Regional Polls
January, 2002, The Assumption College men's and women's basketball
teams find themselves BOTH ranked in the top 25 NATIONALLY last week.
Assumption
College Presents Gospel Choir Concert
January, 2002—Assumption College will kick off Black History
Month with a concert by the New York City Housing Authority Gospel
Choir on Friday, February 1, 2002 at 7:00 p.m. in the Chapel of the
Holy Spirit.
Assumption
College Announces Third Accelerated Undergraduate/Graduate Program
December, 2001— Assumption College has just announced
a new opportunity for undergraduate students to continue their studies
at the College in pursuit of a Master's Degree. Under this Fifth Year
Option Program, undergraduate seniors may now seek early admission
to the Master of Arts in Special Education program. Students must
have either a Concentration in Elementary or Secondary Education,
or a major in one of the academic subjects of the liberal arts and
sciences appropriate to Massachusetts teacher licensure at the 5-12
level. This program would allow students to earn a post baccalaureate
degree a year earlier which could save them money in tuition costs.
College to
Host a Middle School Science Olympiad
December, 2001—Assumption College’s Department of
Natural Science will be hosting a middle school Science Olympiad on
Saturday, December 1, 2001, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the Kennedy
Science Building on the Assumption College campus.
There will be events in biology, chemistry, engineering, metrics,
and fitness lead by members of the College community and the Science
Olympiad organization.
"HIV
and Company" Exhibit at Assumption College
November, 2001— College will present a multimedia exhibit
titled "HIV and Company" as part of HIV/AIDS Awareness Week
at the Hagan Campus Center Hall. The exhibit runs from 9:00 a.m. until
7:00 p.m. on Monday-Thursday, and 9:00 am until 12 noon on Friday,
November 30.
WBZ Sports Reporter
Bob Lobel to speak at Assumption
November, 2001—WBZ-TV sports correspondent Bob Lobel will
share his experience and his take on the Boston sports scene with
Assumption students, faculty, and staff on Monday, November 12, 2001
at 12:30 p.m. in Hagan Campus Center Hall.
"Lessons
from Abraham Lincoln" Lecture at Assumption College
November, 2001—Dr. David Lowenthal, a visiting professor
of Political Science at Assumption College and the Emanuel d’Alzon
chair will present a lecture titled: "Lessons from Abraham Lincoln,"
on Thursday, November 15, 2001 at 7:00 p.m. in the Salon of La Maison.
Lecture on Human
Nature to be Held at Assumption College
November, 2001—On Thursday, November 8, 2001, Assumption
College will present a lecture by Peter Augustine Lawler. As this
year's Emmanuel d'Alzon Lecturer, Mr. Lawler will speak on the topic,
"Does Human Nature Have a
Future?" He will be discussing issues of public concern as they
deal with matters in the advancements in Natural Science. An example
of such an issue is the ongoing debate on stem cell research.
ADHD
Week is November 5 – 11 Assumption College Hosts ADHD Workshop
November, 2001—On Friday, November 9, 2001, will host
a workshop titled "ADHD in Young Adults" as part of the
Beck Institute for Cognitive Studies Fall Series on Child and Adolescent
Behavior Problems.
Assumption
College Theatre to Put on Play
October, 2001—The College Theatre will
present its production of Howard Korder’s critically acclaimed
play "Boys’ Life" November 11-13, 2001 in the auditorium
of La Maison.
Sponsors
Debate for District One City Councilors
October, 2001—The Democrats and Republicans are sponsoring
a debate for the Worcester District One City Council race between
incumbent Steve Patton (D) and challenger Jerry Horton (R).
The event, which is open to the public, will be held on Thursday,
November 1, 2001 at 7:00 p.m. in the Auditorium of La Maison.
Assumption
College Center for Transportation to Host Lecture
October, 2001—The Center for Transportation and Environmental
Education at Assumption College will host a panel discussion titled,
"When a Road Runs Through It: An Examination of he Impact of
the Interstate Highway System on American Communities," on Tuesday,
October 30, 2001 at 6:30 p.m.
Arun Gandhi to
Speak at Assumption College
October, 2001—Dr. Arun Gandi, grandson of India’s
legendary leader, Mohandas K. "Mahatma" Gandhi, will give
a lecture entitled "Terrorism and Nonviolence" on Friday,
November 2, 2001 at 1:00 p.m. in the Chapel of the Holy Spirit at
Assumption College.
The event is free and open to the public.
Halloween Trick-or-Treaters
in Residence Halls at Assumption
October, 2001—On Sunday, October 28, 2001, Halloween will come
early for the children of faculty, staff and administration at Assumption
College. The students that live in the residence halls will be passing
out candy in a safe, fun, and not so spooky environment.
Assumption College
Athletes to Decorate Teddy Bears being sent to Victims of WTC Attack
October, 2001— athletes will be on hand tomorrow night
at Our Lady of Lourdes Parish (1295 Grafton Street, Worcester) to
tie a ribbon and a poem on many of the hundreds of teddy bears they
collected over the last two weeks.
Assumption
College Director to Chair Panel at Statewide Conference
October, 2001— College Professor Emeritus Charles W. Estus
Sr., Ph.D will chair a panel discussion at the statewide Bicycle and
Pedestrian Conference titled "Moving Together," to be held
at the Worcester Crown Plaza on October 24-25, 2001.
Little
Buddies Halloween Party at Assumption College
October, 2001—The Assumption College Reach-Out Center will
host a Halloween Party for the Little Buddies program on Saturday,
October 27, 2001 at 10:00 a.m. in the Hagan Campus Center Hall.
Greek Art Lecture
at Assumption College
October, 2001—Assumption College will present a slideshow
and lecture entitled "Classical Greek Art: The Search for Perfection,"
on Thursday, October 4, 2001 at 6:30 p.m. The lecture will be delivered
by John Murphey, professor of Art in the Center for Continuing and
Professional Education at College.
Assumption College
Announces Lecture
October, 2001—Rev. Karl P. Donfried will give this year’s
Bishop Flanagan Lecture entitled: "Nurturing the Beloved Community:
Ecumenism in a Time of Ambiguity," on Wednesday, October 10,
2001 at 7 p.m. at Assumption College’s Hagan Center Hall.
Assumption
College to Present Beck Award
October, 2001—Dr. Russell A. Barkley will be presented
with Assumption College’s Aaron T. Beck Award for Excellence
in Clinical Research on Friday October 12, 2001, beginning at 12:30
p.m. Dr. Barkley will also lead a workshop and discussion at the event.
Worcester Houses
Featured in Exhibit at Assumption College
October, 2001—On Tuesday, October 16, 2001, Arnold Edinberg,
a Worcester native, will give the opening lecture titled "These
Old Houses" for the second in the Emmanuel d’Alzon Library
Art Exhibit series.
Mr. Edinberg will discuss why he chose to paint a number of portraits
of Worcester homes without the owner’s knowledge. Over 15 portraits
of homes, including some from the Beeching Street, Pleasant Street,
and Elm Park area will be on display. Owners of the properties have
been notified that their homes will be featured in this exhibit.
SOPRANO,
PIANIST TO PERFORM AT ASSUMPTION COLLEGE
September, 2001, As part of Assumption College’s HUMANARTS
Series, soprano Jane Shivick and pianist Olga Rogach will perform
on Saturday, September 29, 2001 in the Chapel of the Holy Spirit.
The concert will feature selections from Giacomo Puccini's Madame
Butterfly and Leonard Bernstein’s West Side Story.
RENOWNED PIANIST TO PERFORM AT ASSUMPTION
COLLEGE
September, 2001, As part of College’s HUMANARTS Series,
pianist Sergey Schepkin will perform on Saturday, September 22 at
7:00 p.m. in the Chapel of the Holy Spirit.
Sergey Schepkin has been hailed by the American Record Guide as "The
major Bach interpreter of his generation." His concert will feature
selections from Bach, as well as Sergey Rachmaninoff, Claude Debussy,
and Frederic Chopin.
Human Resources Workshops
September, 2001, The Corporate Education Center at Assumption
College is holding a series of workshops for human resource professionals.
ASSUMPTION COLLEGE TO HOST NEACAC
COLLEGE FAIR
September, 2001, College will host a college fair for 230 schools
on Wednesday, September 19 from 7 p.m. until 9 p.m. and Thursday,
September 20 from 9:00 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. in the Plourde Center.
LOCAL POETS TO READ
AT ASSUMPTION COLLEGE
September, 2001—As part of College’s fall reading
series, poets Stephen Campiglio and David Thoreen will read selections
from their works on Friday, September 21 at 7 p.m. in the Emmanuel
d'Alzon Library.
Campiglio is a former editorial assistant at Assumption College and
now teaches English at Holy Name High School in Worcester. He is a
graduate of Worcester State College and has his Master's in education
from Assumption. His poetry has appeared in various magazines, including
The Literary Review, Northeast Corridor, and Asylum.
Assumption College Announces New
Milleret Lecture
September, 2001—Assumption College announced today
that the College's Ecumenical Institute has established a new annual
lecture in honor of Blessed Marie-Eugénie Milleret, the founder
of the Religious of the Assumption, a world-wide congregation of women
and their associates. The close collaboration between Marie-Eugénie
Milleret and Emmanuel d’Alzon , the founder of the Augustinians
of the Assumption, continues today in the common endeavor of the women
and men of the Assumption family at Assumption College.
SIXTY MASSACHUSETTS MIDDLE SCHOOL
STUDENTS GEAR UP FOR COLLEGE AT INAUGURAL SUMMER LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE
— Assumption College Hosts Event to Promote Early College Awareness
July, 2001, Sixty students from GEAR UP schools across Massachusetts
will come together at Assumption College in Worcester from July 26
through July 28 to participate in a first-ever Summer Leadership Conference.
GEAR UP is designed to promote school-wide changes in the CommonwealthÕs
neediest middle schools by boosting college awareness and preparation
among students and parents, and improving professional development
of teachers and school counselors. The conference is aimed at building
skills that will enable students to return to the classroom this fall
as effective leaders and spokespersons for early college awareness.
INFO TECH CAREER NIGHT
September, 2001 - The Center for Continuing and Professional
Education, Assumption College The Center for Continuing & Professional
Education at Assumption College is holding a free Info Tech Career
Night for our A+/PC Services and Support Specialist and MCSE training
programs
Assumption College Offers Character
and Ethics Seminar
July, 2001 - In keeping with its commitment to provide an education
based on character and civility, Assumption College is hosting a two-week
Character and Ethics Summer Institute during the weeks of July 16-27.
Summer Sizzles with Smelly Sneakers
July, 2001 - Assumption College's Plourde Recreation Center
will host its first Rotten Sneaker Contest Friday, July 13th at 2:30
p.m.
ASSUMPTION COLLEGE ANNOUNCES NEW
DIRECTOR OF MULTICULTURAL AFFAIRS
July, 2001 -Assumption College recently announced the appointment
of Mario J. Silva to Director of Multicultural Affairs. In this position,
Mr. Silva will coordinate the College's efforts to attract students
from diverse backgrounds and to promote a campus climate that supports
the high achievement and success of African-, Asian-, Latino-, and
Native-American (ALANA) students at Assumption College.
"Songs of Praise:
The Psalms in Our Time."
June, 2001, The Assumption College Ecumenical Institute is
sponsoring a weeklong lecture series on the psalms from June 24, 2001
to June 29, 2001 entitled "Songs of Praise: The Psalms in Our Time."
Lectures will take place in the Hagan Campus Center and masses will
take place in the Chapel of the Holy Spirit. The keynote speaker for
this lecture series will be William Holladay, Professor Emeritus at
the Andover Newton Theological School.
Assumption College's Alumni Association
to Present Three Awards for Outstanding Recognition
June, 2001–The Alumni Association of Assumption College
will give three awards during its annual Reunion Weekend on Saturday,
June 9, 2001, at 10:30 a.m. in the President's Garden. The three award
recipients will be: Bro. Armand Lemaire , A.A. (Class of 1948), receiving
the Jack Bresciani Outstanding Alumnus Award; Dr. Michael True, professor
emeritus of English, receiving the Honorary Alumnus Award; and Maurice
Boisvert (Class of 1966), receiving the Outstanding Achievement Award.
Assumption
College Approves New Trustees
June, 2001–The Assumption College Board of Trustees
recently approved seven individuals for three-year terms on the board.
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