Students Awarded at Honors Convocation
May, 2006—Assumption College held its annual Honors Convocation on April 20, 2006, in the Chapel of the Holy Spirit. Departmental academic awards were presented to undergraduates and members of the Class of 2006 for the 2005–2006 school year. |
Seniors Honored at Baccalaureate Dinner
May, 2006—Assumption College recently honored twelve members of the class of 2006 with awards at the Senior Baccalaureate Dinner at the DCU Center on May 12, 2006. |
Shivick to Perform Solo Recital
May, 2006—Jane Shivick, director of Chapel Choirs/College Cantor at Assumption College, will perform a solo recital on Tuesday, June 6, 2006 at the Cathedral of Saint Paul's at 7:00 p.m. |
Delaney '06 Awarded Fulbright Scholarship
May, 2006—Assumption College is proud to announce that Cristine M. Delaney '06, of Westborough, MA, has been awarded a Fulbright scholarship to pursue peace studies in Norway. |
Shivick to Perfrom with Opera Providence
May, 2006—Jane Shivick, director of Chapel Choirs/College Cantor at Assumption College, will be the featured soprano for Opera Providence on Wednesday, May 24, 2006 at 7:00 p.m. |
CE to host Open House
May, 2006—The Center for Continuing and Professional Education at Assumption College will hold an open house for adult learners on Wednesday, May 17, 2006 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the Salon of La Maison Francaise. |
Pi Delta Phi Inducts New Members
May, 2006—Nineteen Assumption College students were inducted into Pi Delta Phi, the national French honor society, on April 26, 2006. |
Students Inducted into Alpha Kappa Delta Honor Society
May, 2006—Ten Assumption College students were inducted into Alpha Kappa Delta (AKD), the international sociology honor society, on May 1, 2006. |
Brenda Safford to Receive YWCA's Erskine Award
May, 2006—Brenda Safford, director of multicultural affairs at Assumption College, will be one of five women to receive the YWCA’s prestigious Katharine F. Erskine Award during the 13th annual Tribute to Women–Katharine F. Erskine Awards ceremony on Tuesday, May 9, 2006 at Mechanics Hall. |
Bishop McManus Confirms Seven Students
May, 2006—The Most Rev. Robert J. McManus, D.D., S.T.D., Bishop of the Diocese of Worcester, confirmed seven Assumption College students on the evening of Sunday, April 30, 2006 at the 7 p.m. mass held in the Chapel of the Holy Spirit. |
Assumption Art Students Win Second Place in Design Contest
April, 2006—Art students Caitlyn Clark ’06 and Karen Winston were each named runners-up in a recent design competition for the LIFT (Local Inter Framingham Transit) bus system in Framingham, MA. |
Assumption College Treated to Pig Roast
April, 2006—Business students Jim Lattanzi ’06, Jeff Jenkins ’07, John Lily ’07, and Jon Cohen ’07, sponsored an authentic pig roast to the delight of faculty, staff and students who were treated to this free lunch. |
Graveline to Conduct Mozart Requiem
April, 2006—Professor Michelle Graveline will conduct the critically acclaimed Salisbury Singers, a Worcester-based mixed chorus of more than 80 members, as they travel through Worcester County to give two performances of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s Requiem Mass. |
AC Upstage Presents CHICAGO
April, 2006—AC Upstage will give four performances of the musical CHICAGO beginning Thursday, April 20 and running through Sunday, April 23, 2006 in the Laska Gymnasium. |
Assumption College Announces May Events
April, 2006—Assumption College is pleased to announce its events for May 2006. All events are free and open to the public unless otherwise specified. |
Graduate School to host Open House
April, 2006—The Assumption College Graduate School will host an information session for all graduate programs (MBA, Counseling Psychology, Rehabilitation Counseling, School Counseling, and Special Education) on Monday, April 24 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in the La Maison Francaise auditorium. |
Men's Tennis Wins 100th Consecutive Northeast-10 Match
April, 2006—The Assumption College men's tennis team won its 100th consecutive Northeast-10 Conference match 9-0 over Stonehill on April 17. The Greyhounds also won their eighth straight Northeast-10 Conference Championship. |
CE Honors Alpha Sigma Lambda Inductees
April, 2006—The spring 2006 ASL Induction, held on April 7, 2006, was the 22nd induction of the Delta Theta Chapter. Thirteen students were inducted to ASL this year. |
Peter Clemente Releases New Guitar Album
April, 2006—Peter Clemente, lecturer in Music at Assumption College and local guitar favorite, has teamed up with fellow classical guitarist Mark Small on a new CD entitled Fast Falls the Eventide for Joyspring Records. |
Students Advocating Change Host Sweatshop Awareness Week
April, 2006—Students Advocating Change (SAC), a student group committed to helping alleviate social injustice in the world, held a Sweatshop Awareness Week on campus from April 3–7, 2006. |
Ambassador Paul Cellucci Visits Campus
April, 2006—President Tom Plough and his wife, Monty, hosted a small luncheon recently to welcome former U.S. Ambassador to Canada, Paul Cellucci, who was on campus to deliver a lecture to the College’s Worcester Institute for Senior Education (WISE) members. |
Assumption to host Second Annual Duck Day
April, 2006—Assumption College will host its second annual Duck Day on Wednesday, April 12 at noon at the duck pond in front of La Maison Francaise. |
Paul Hollander to Lecture on Violence in Communist States
April, 2006—Paul Hollander will deliver a lecture entitled, “Violence of Higher Purpose: The Experience of Communist States,” on Monday, April 10, 2006 at 4:00 p.m. in the Marriott Room of Taylor Dining Hall. |
Bulgarian Ambassador to Speak at Commencement
April, 2006—Elena Poptodorova, ambassador of the Republic of Bulgaria to the United States, will return to Assumption College on May 13, 2006 to serve as speaker at the 89th Commencement exercises. |
Assumption to Host Drill and Step Team Competition
April, 2006—Assumption College will host the Fourth Annual Drill and Step Team Competition on Saturday, April 8, 2006 at 1:00 p.m. in Laska Gymnasium. |
Assumption College Chorale to Perform "Mostly Mozart" Concert
April, 2006—The Assumption College Chorale will present a “Mostly Mozart” concert on Friday, April 7, 2006 at 7:30 p.m. in the Chapel of the Holy Spirit. |
Robert J.S. Ross to Speak During Sweatshop Awareness Week
March, 2006—As a part of Sweatshop Awareness Week at Assumption College, Dr. Robert J.S. Ross of Clark University will present a lecture entitled, “Slaves to Fashion: Sweatshops in Global Context,” on Tuesday, April 4, 2006 at 7:00 p.m. in the La Maison Francaise Auditorium. |
Mayan Women's Playwright Cooperative to Perform
March, 2006—FOMMA, a Mayan women’s playwright cooperative in Chiapas, Mexico, will present the play Just with the Love of My Mother on Wednesday, April 5 at 4:30 p.m. in the La Maison Francaise Auditorium. |
Sandra Keating to Present Marie-Eugenie Milleret Lecture
March, 2006—Dr. Sandra T. Keating, adjunct assistant professor of Theology at Providence College, will present the Marie-Eugenie Milleret Lecture entitled, “Exploring the Spiritual Bonds that Unite Us: Reflections on the Church’s Mission to Dialogue with Muslims” on Monday, April 3 at 7:30 p.m. in the La Maison Francaise Auditorium. |
Sorenson to Present Fr. Ernest Fortin, A.A. Lecture
March, 2006—Dr. L.R. Sorenson, professor of Political Science at Assumption College, will present the Fr. Ernest Fortin, A.A. Lecture on Monday, April 3 at 3:30 p.m. in the Emmanuel d’Alzon Library. |
Assumption to Host Bishop Bernard Flanagan Symposium
March, 2006—Assumption College will host the Bishop Bernard Flanagan Symposium on Tuesday, March 28, 2006 at 7:30 p.m. in the La Maison Francaise Auditorium. Receive One Another: Hospitality in Ecumenical Perspective, a new RISK book published by the World Council of Churches, will be the topic of discussion. |
Bethany Hordern '06 Receives George Doyle Award
March, 2006—Bethany Hordern ’06 was presented with the George A. Doyle Merit Scholarship Award at a ceremony held on March 22, 2006 in the Testa Science Center. The award, given annually, is a cash award in the amount of $1,000. |
Students to Play in 5-on-5 Regional Basketball Tournament
March, 2006—A women’s team of seven Assumption students known as the “AsCo Ballers” will compete in the 2006 Boston University 5-on-5 Regional Basketball Tournament from Friday, March 24 through Sunday, March 26, 2006. |
Assumption College Chapel Choir to Perform Lenten Concert
March, 2006—The Assumption College Chapel Choir will present selections from Handel’s Messiah on Sunday, March 26 at 3:00 p.m. in the Chapel of the Holy Spirit. |
Assumption College Chorale to Perform Outreach Concert
March, 2006—The Assumption College Chorale will present an Outreach Concert at 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 25, 2006 at the Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish, located at 5 East Main Street in Milford, MA. |
Assumption Students Stage St. Patrick's Day "Parade"
March, 2006—Assumption College students celebrated St. Patrick’s Day on Friday, March 17 by organizing a surprise parade around campus. |
Assumption Announces April Events
March, 2006—Assumption College is pleased to announce its events for April 2006. All events are free and open to the public unless otherwise specified. |
Assumption Hosts Events on the Lives of Palestinian Women
March, 2006—Assumption College will host a series of three events entitled, "The Lives of Palestinian Women in a Time of War," on March 22 and March 26, 2006. |
HUMANARTS Presents Pianist Allen Barker
March, 2006—Assumption College HUMANARTS presents a recital by pianist Allen Barker on Sunday, March 19 at 3:00 p.m. in the Chapel of the Holy Spirit. |
Assumption to host Former CIA Officer Burton Gerber
March, 2006—Burton Gerber, former CIA Case Officer, will speak at Assumption College on Wednesday, March 22, 2006 at 7:00 p.m. Mr. Gerber’s lecture will address “Intelligence Challenges in the 21st Century: Terrorism/Proliferation/Civil Liberties.” |
Elaine Ploof and Bill Garvey Featured in Poetry Reading
March, 2006—The Emmanuel d’Alzon Arts Series will host a poetry reading with Elaine Ploof and Bill Garvey on Friday, March 17 at 7:00 p.m. in the Emmanuel d’Alzon Library. |
Assumption to offer Strathnaver Archaeology Project
March, 2006—For the third consecutive year, Assumption College will be offering students an opportunity to participate in the Strathnaver Archaeology Project, a summer field school in the far north of Scotland. |
Faculty Publications Web Site Enhanced
March, 2006—The Emmanuel d’Alzon Library has recently completed some enhancements to its faculty publications Web site. |
Chris Colabello '05 Signs with Detroit Tigers
March, 2006—Baseball standout Chris Colabello '05 has signed a minor league contract with the Detroit Tigers. Colabello was a key player for the 2005 Can-Am League Champion Worcester Tornadoes last summer. |
Assumption to Host Opening Reception for Jonathan Lucas
March, 2006—The Assumption College Emmanuel d’Alzon Library Arts Series will host an opening reception for "Rorschach Test Series," an exhibit by Jonathan Lucas, on Wednesday, March 15 at 4:30 p.m. in the Emmanuel d’Alzon Library. |
Assumption Baseball Team Heads South on Allegiant Air
March, 2006—Spring has officially sprung for the Assumption College baseball team as the Greyhounds headed south to Florida at the perfect time—with snow predicted in the local forecast. The team flew out of Worcester Airport on Thursday, March 2, 2006 on Allegiant Air, the newest carrier at the regional airport. |
Assumption to host Massachusetts Science Olympiad
March, 2006—Assumption College will host the Massachusetts Science Olympiad competition on Saturday, March 18, 2006. This event is a science competition composed of twenty-three experiments for middle school students from around the state of Massachusetts. |
Hurricane Katrina Affects Spring Break for Assumption Students
March, 2006—This March, due to the recent destruction of Hurricane Katrina, Campus Ministry has added an additional mission to Louisiana in efforts to assist in the ongoing cleanup process. |
Jessica Kingston '08 Wins First Place in Worcester Consortium Art Show
February, 2006—Assumption College student Jessica Kingston ’08 came away with first-place honors for her painting “Sweet November” in the Second Annual Worcester Consortium Art Show as announced last week. |
Jeremy Black to Lecture on Public History
February, 2006—Professor Jeremy Black of the University of Exeter in England will present a lecture entitled "Public History: Its Uses and Abuses" on Wednesday, March 1 at 7:00 p.m. in the Testa Science Center's Fuller Auditorium. |
Ronna Burger to Lecture on Aristotle
February, 2006—Professor Ronna Burger of Tulane University will present the annual St. Thomas More Lecture on Tuesday, February 28 at 7:30 p.m. in the La Maison Francaise auditorium. Burger will speak on "Aristotle's
Treatment of Socrates in the 'Nicomachean Ethics'". |
Students Help Produce Video for Worcester Housing Authority
February, 2006—A unique collaboration between Assumption College and the Worcester Housing Authority (WHA) has produced a first-of-its-kind tenant orientation video. The video will be shown to all new residents of WHA communities as a part of the overall new tenant orientation. |
Learning Ancient Greek in 50 Minutes
February, 2006—Rome wasn’t built in a day but you can learn a little ancient Greek in less than an hour. That’s according to Bonnie Catto, professor of Classics, who presented “Learn (ancient) Greek in 50 Minutes,” as part of Assumption’s celebration of Foreign Language Day on February 16. |
Qianshen Bai to Lecture on Chinese Calligraphy
February, 2006—Assumption College HUMANARTS presents lecturer Qianshen Bai on Thursday, February 23 at 7:30 p.m. in the La Maison Francaise auditorium. Bai’s lecture is entitled, “Chinese Calligraphy in its Cultural Context.” |
HUMANARTS Presents Novelist Bill Roorbach
February, 2006—Assumption College HUMANARTS presents novelist and essayist Bill Roorbach on Tuesday, February 21 at 7:00 p.m. in the La Maison Francaise salon. |
School Counseling Program offers Unique Model
February, 2006—Do you have fond memories of your high school guidance counselor? Hopefully, he or she knew you well, was able to assist you with your college choice, and offered you a great personal recommendation. If this was not your experience, you might feel better knowing that changes in this profession are underway and Assumption College is leading the effort. |
Carle Johnson and Frank Miller Featured in d'Alzon Arts Poetry Reading
February, 2006—The Emmanuel d’Alzon Arts Series will host a poetry reading with Carle Johnson and Frank Miller on Friday, February 17 at 7:00 p.m. in the Emmanuel d’Alzon Library. |
Assumption Addresses Issues of Music Downloading
February, 2006—Assumption College has made a huge technological advance in the eyes of its students by offering digital access to two million songs for free. |
Retreats Offer Assumption Community a Chance to Reflect
February, 2006—The Assumption College Office of Campus Ministry offered faculty, staff, and students a chance to reflect on their daily lives through two retreats held in January. |
Assumption College Chorale to Perform at Festival
February, 2006—The Massachusetts Chapter of the American Choral Directors Association presents the 13th annual Collegiate Choral Festival at the Regis College Fine Arts Center in Weston, MA on Saturday, February 11 at 7:30 p.m. Participating choruses will include the Assumption College Chorale. |
Black History Month Events Announced
February, 2006—The Office of Multicultural Affairs and the ALANA (African, Latino/Hispanic, Asian, and Native American) Network at Assumption College have announced the following events in celebration of Black History Month. |
Bedwin Hacker Kicks off Women's Studies Foreign Film Series
February, 2006—Assumption College will host a screening of the film Bedwin Hacker (2002) on Thursday, February 9 at 4:00 p.m. in the La Maison Francaise auditorium. |
Assumption Provides Comfort Shawls for Those in Need
February, 2006—In an effort organized by the Reach Out Center, members of the Assumption College community spent the past semester knitting comfort shawls for the terminally ill. |
Sociologist Dan Clawson to Lecture on Inequality
January, 2006—Dan Clawson, professor of sociology at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, will present a lecture entitled, “Inequality: Where We’ve Been – and Might Go,” on Tuesday, February 7 at 7:00 p.m. in the La Maison Francaise auditorium. |
HUMANARTS Presents Pianist Nigel Coxe
January, 2006—Assumption College HUMANARTS presents pianist Nigel Coxe on Sunday February 5 at 3:00 p.m. in the Chapel of the Holy Spirit. |
African American Festival Series offers Lecture, Music
January, 2006—Charles Walker Jr., Esq., will present a lecture entitled “Ev’ry Voice Counts: 135th Anniversary of the Right to Vote Amendment,” on Friday, February 3 at 7:00 p.m. in the La Maison Francaise auditorium. This event is part of the 2006 African American Festival Series sponsored by the Henry Lee Willis Community Center. |
Resident Assistants Host Week of Remembrance Coffeehouse
January, 2006—The Assumption College Office of Residential Life along with their resident assistants hosted a Week of Remembrance coffeehouse event at Charlie's on January 18, 2006. |
Residential Life Volunteers in the Community
January, 2006—On January 13, 2006, the internal and resident assistant staff of Residential Life engaged in a service project as part of their spring semester training. The group donated six hours of volunteer service to the Worcester County Food Bank and the Greendale Family Branch of the YMCA. |
Octagonal Lantern Installed Atop Chapel of the Holy Spirit
January, 2006—The Assumption College Chapel of the Holy Spirit has recently undergone a major renovation project that culminated in the construction and installation of a lighted octagonal lantern atop its refurbished roof in early January. |
Assumption College Announces February Events
January, 2006—Assumption College is pleased to announce its events for February 2006. All events are free and open to the public unless otherwise specified. |
Assumption Hosts Second Annual NCCSA Student Leadership Conference
January, 2006—The National Catholic Center for Student Aspirations (NCCSA) at Assumption College hosted its second annual leadership conference for middle school students from 23 area Catholic schools on January 13, 2006. |
Shortsleeve, Marshall to Exhibit in d'Alzon Library
January, 2006—The Assumption College Emmanuel d’Alzon Library Arts Series will host an opening reception for "People, Places & Things," an exhibit by painters Karen Shortsleeve and Rosemary Marshall on Wednesday, January 18 at 4:30 p.m. in the Emmanuel d’Alzon Library. |
Elizabeth Croteau '03 Appears on The Bachelor: Paris
January, 2006—The Assumption College community kept a close eye on ABC's The Bachelor: Paris as Elizabeth Croteau '03 was one of 25 women featured on the show which debuted on Monday, January 9. |
John Grochowalski '75 and Tim Shea '72 Nominated for Anniversary Teams
January, 2006—John Grochowalski '75 and Tim Shea '72 have both been nominated for NCAA Basketball Anniversary teams. |
Continuing Education Students Give Assumption an "A"
December, 2005—Assumption’s Center for Continuing and Professional Education recently announced the results of a Web-based survey conducted to gauge CE student satisfaction in various areas of support and service. |
Assumption Hosts First-Ever Cookie Swap and Contest
December, 2005—The first-ever "Faculty, Staff, Administrator Cookie Swap and Contest" was held on Wednesday, December 21 in the Hagan Campus Center Hall. |
Assumption College Announces January Events
December, 2005—Assumption College is pleased to announce its events for January 2006. All events are free and open to the public unless otherwise specified. |
Assumption Offers Worcester Public School Students a Taste of College
December, 2005—Exposure to college life starts very early for fifth grade students at the Heard Street Discovery Academy. Through an ongoing partnership with Assumption College, the fifth grade class at Heard Street makes three visits per semester to the Concepts in Biology lab section. |
Matysiak, Marcoccio Named All-Americans
December, 2005—Sophomore goalie Lauren Matysiak has been named to the 2005 NSCAA/adidas Women's Soccer Division II All-America first-team.
She was joined on the third-team by the Greyhounds' second-leading career scorer, senior forward/captain Andrea Marcoccio. |
Assumption, Worcester Public Schools Announce Scholarship Program
December, 2005—Dr. Thomas R. Plough, President of Assumption College, has announced a significant commitment to the students of the Worcester Public Schools through the establishment of a new scholarship program. |
MBA Assumption Takes its Courses on the Road
December, 2005—Assumption College and the Martin Luther King, Jr. Business Empowerment Center have entered into a collaboration to offer MBA courses onsite at the Center, located at the corner of Chandler and Dewey Streets in Worcester, beginning in January 2006. |
Assumption College Chorale Featured on Gwyneth Walker Web Site
December, 2005—The Assumption College Chorale has been featured on the website of well-known composer, Gwyneth Walker for their rendition of the song, “Tambourines.” |
Assumption Hosts Lecture on Ethnic Cleansing of the French
December, 2005—This year marks the 250th anniversary of the Acadian Diaspora. Assumption will remember this horrible incident in America's colonial history with a lecture by Vincent Léger of Montreal on Wednesday, December 7, 2005 at 6:00 p.m. in the Auditorium of La Maison Francaise. |
Chapel Choir to Perform "Advent Service of Lessons and Carols"
November, 2005—The Assumption College Chapel Choir will perform an “Advent Service of Lessons and Carols” on Wednesday, December 7 at 7:30 p.m. in the Chapel of the Holy Spirit. |
Graduate School to Host Open House for School Counseling Program
November, 2005—The Assumption College Graduate School will host an open house for those interested in pursuing a Master's Degree in School Counseling on Wednesday, December 7 from 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. in the Marriot Room of Taylor Dining Hall. |
Assumption College Chorale Presents "A Baroque Christmas"
November, 2005—The Assumption College Chorale, directed by Professor Michelle Graveline, will perform “A Baroque Christmas” on Sunday, December 4 at 3:00 p.m. in the Chapel of the Holy Spirit. |
Lang's Latest Column Featured in the Chronicle of Higher Education
November, 2005—James Lang, assistant professor of English at Assumption, writes a regular First-Person column for the Chronicle of Higher Education about being on the tenure track in the humanities. His latest column, entitled "On Guard," was posted on the Chronicle Web site on November 21. |
Bartolomeo, Sullivan Receive Raymond J. Marion Award
November, 2005—Seniors Kristen Bartolomeo and Kerry Sullivan were named recipients of the Raymond J. Marion Award for the 2005-06 academic year in a ceremony held at the Testa Science Center Atrium on November 8. |
Assumption Students Aid Homeless Children
November, 2005—Living Learning Center (LLC) roommates Lauren O'Donnell, Erica Yelmini, Lynn Sullivan and Patti Sullivan, are raising the awareness of Assumption students about homeless children. |
Assumption College Announces December Events
November, 2005—Assumption College is pleased to announce its events for December 2005. All events are free and open to the public unless otherwise specified. |
United Way Campaign Reaches Final Week
November, 2005—Mike Rubino truly went to “great lengths” in urging members of the Assumption College community to participate in the annual United Way campaign on the morning of November 16. |
Psi Chi Honor Society Inducts New Members
November, 2005—The Assumption College chapter of Psi Chi, the National Honor Society in Psychology, inducted 23 new members at a ceremony held on November 14 in the Chapel of the Holy Spirit. |
Peseroff, Cramer Featured in d'Alzon Arts Poetry Reading
November, 2005—The Emmanuel d’Alzon Arts Series will host a poetry reading with Joyce Peseroff and Steven Cramer on Friday, November 18 at 7:00 p.m. in the Emmanuel d’Alzon Library. |
AC Upstage Presents Crimes of the Heart
November, 2005—AC Upstage will present its opening theatrical performance of Crimes of the Heart, a comedy by Beth Henley, on Thursday, November 17 at 7:00 p.m. in the La Maison Francaise Auditorium. |
Jorge Garcia to Present d'Alzon Lecture
November, 2005—Dr. Jorge Garcia, professor of Philosophy at Boston College, will present the d'Alzon Lecture on Wednesday, November 16 at 7:30 p.m. in the Hagan Campus Center, Hagan Center Hall. The title of Garcia's lecture is "Ethnic and Racial Diversity in Catholic Higher Education." |
Faculty Publications Celebrated at d'Alzon Library
November, 2005—Assumption College faculty and administrators who have published books, articles, papers and book chapters during the past year were recognized at the second annual faculty publications event, “Emmanuel d’Alzon Library Celebrates the Writer,” on November 9. |
Graduate School to Host Open House for Special Education
November, 2005—The Assumption College Graduate School will host an open house for those interested in persuing a Master's Degree in Special Education on Wednesday, November 16 from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. in Testa Science Center Room 106. |
Assumption College to host Genocide Week of Events
November, 2005—Assumption College will host a week of genocide awareness events from November 14 through November 20. |
HUMANARTS Presents Claire Stadtmueller and Michael Strauss
November, 2005—Claire Stadtmueller, soprano, and Michael Strauss, piano, will perform on Sunday, November 13 at 3:00 p.m. in the Chapel of the Holy Spirit. This event, free and open to the public, is sponsored by HUMANARTS. |
HUMANARTS Presents Essayist, Nature Writer David Gessner
October, 2005—Essayist, nature writer, and Worcester native David Gessner will give a presentation on Thursday, November 10 at 7:00 p.m. in the La Maison Francaise Salon. This event, free and open to the public, is sponsored by HUMANARTS. |
Foreign Fim Series to show Sin dejar huella
October, 2005—The film, Sin dejar huella [Without a Trace] (2000), will be shown as part of the Foreign Film Series on Tuesday, November 1 at 7:00 pm in the Testa Science Center Fuller Auditorium. |
Assumption College to host Screening of Senorita Extraviada
October, 2005—Assumption College will host a screening of the film Senorita Extraviada (Missing Young Woman) (2001) will be held on Thursday, November 3 at 4:00 p.m. in the La Maison Francaise Salon. |
HUMANARTS Presents Writer E.L. Doctorow
October, 2005—Award-winning writer E.L. Doctorow will give a presentation on Thursday, November 3 at 7:00 p.m. in the La Maison Francaise Auditorium. This event, free and open to the public, is sponsored by HUMANARTS. |
Sasselov to Lecture on Discovering New Planets
October, 2005—Dimitar Sasselov, professor of Astronomy at Harvard University, will present a lecture entitled, "Discovering New Planets Outside of the Solar System" on Wednesday, November 2 at 5:30 p.m. in Testa Science Center Room 006. |
Emmanuel d'Alzon Library Web Site Receives ACRL Recognition
October, 2005—The Assumption College Emmanuel d'Alzon Library Web site has been named College Library Web Site of the Month by the Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) for September/October 2005. |
Brettler to Present Rabbi Klein Lecture
October, 2005—Professor Marc Brettler of Brandeis University will present the annual Rabbi Klein Lecture on Thursday, October 27 at 7:30 pm in the Hagan Campus Center Hall. Brettler will discuss "How Jews Study the Bible (and Why Non-Jews Might Care)." |
MacLean Earl to Present Latin American Lecture
October, 2005—Duncan MacLean Earl, associate professor of International Development at Clark University, will present, “Thinking Like a Zapatista: A Maya Model for (Re) Organizing Society,” on Wednesday, October 26 at 4:00 pm in the La Maison Francaise Salon.
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Murphey to Lecture on Da Vinci, Michelangelo
October, 2005—
Professor John T. Murphey will present, “Da Vinci and Michelangelo: The Flowering of the High Renaissance,” an examination of the art of Leonardo Da Vinci and Michelangelo Buonarotti, on Wednesday, October 26 at 6:30 pm in the Auditorium of La Maison Francaise. |
HUMANARTS Presents Ahn Trio
October, 2005—The world-renowned Ahn Trio will perform on Monday, October 24 at 7:30 pm in the Chapel of the Holy Spirit. This event, free and open to the public, is sponsored by HUMANARTS. |
Women's Soccer, Neil Stafford Profiled in Boston Globe
October, 2005—The Assumption College women's soccer team, along with head coach Neil Stafford were both profiled in the October 13 issue of the Boston Globe. |
Painter John Redick to Exhibit in d'Alzon Library
October, 2005—The Assumption College Emmanuel d’Alzon Library Arts Series will host an opening reception for painter John Redick on Wednesday, October 19 at 4:30 p.m. in the Emmanuel d’Alzon Library. |
Foreign Film Series to show Machuca
October, 2005—The film, Machuca (2004), will be shown as part of the Foreign Film Series on Tuesday, October 18 at 7:00 pm in the Testa Science Center Fuller Auditorium. |
HUMANARTS Presents Julian Milkis and Sima Kustanovich
October, 2005—Clarinetist Julian Milkis and pianist Sima Kustanovich will perform on Sunday, October 16 at 3:00 pm in the Chapel of the Holy Spirit. This event, free and open to the public, is sponsored by HUMANARTS. |
Judge Luis Perez to present "A Hispanic-American Experience"
October, 2005—The Honorable Judge Luis Perez '75 will present a lecture entitled, "A Hispanic-American Experience" as part of Hispanic Heritage Month on Thursday, October 13 at 6:30 p.m. in the Living/Learning Center. |
McCue, Hoare to be Featured in d'Alzon Arts Poetry Reading
October, 2005—The Assumption Colege d'Alzon Arts Series will host a poetry reading featuring Zilla McCue and Gary Hoare in the Emmanuel d'Alzon Library on Friday, October 14 at 7:00 p.m. |
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy Workshop to be held
October, 2005—Donna Pincus, Ph.D., will present a workshop entitled, "Recent Advances in the Assessment and Treatment of Fear and Anxiety in Children and Adolescents" on Thursday, October 6 from 12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the Auditorium of La Maison Francaise. |
Foreign Film Series to show "Te doy mis ojos"
September, 2005—The film, Te doy mis ojos, (2003) will be shown as part of the Foreign Film Series on Tuesday, October 4 at 7:00 pm in the Testa Science Center Fuller Auditorium. |
HUMANARTS Presents Conductor, Trumpet Soloist Stephen Burns
September, 2005—Conductor and trumpet soloist, Stephen Burns will perform on Tuesday, October 4 at 7:30 pm in the Chapel of the Holy Spirit. This event, free and open to the public, is sponsored by HUMANARTS. |
Assumption to Dedicate Multi-Sport Stadium
September, 2005—Assumption College will officially dedicate its new $3.2 million Multi-Sport Stadium on Saturday, October 1, 2005 prior to the 1:00 p.m. football game versus Southern Connecticut State. |
Kuhse to Present Graduate School Business Lecture
September, 2005—The Assumption College MBA Program will sponsor a Graduate School Business lecture with Patrick Kuhse entitled, “How to Create a Culture of Integrity” on Wednesday, October 5 at 6:00 p.m. in the La Maison Francaise Auditorium. |
Assumption to host Light the Night Walk
September, 2005—Assumption College will be a host site for the sixth annual Light the Night Walk for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society on Sunday, October 2 at 6:00 p.m. |
Assumption to host Family Weekend
September, 2005—Assumption College will host its annual Family Weekend from Friday, September 30 through Sunday, October 2. |
Assumption to host Fall Homecoming
September, 2005—Assumption College will host its Fall Homecoming Extravaganza on Saturday, October 1. |
Students to Participate in Newton Hill Green-Up
September, 2005—On Saturday, September 24, 2005, more than 80 Assumption College student volunteers will participate in the Fifth Annual Newton Hill Green-Up, sponsored by the Friends of Newton Hill. |
Assumption College Institutes Alcohol Education for First Year Students
September, 2005—In order to further encourage first-year students to choose to make healthy choices, to consume responsibly, and to keep themselves safe, Assumption College has instituted an alcohol education course for all first-year students. |
Assumption to Host Founders Day Fireworks
September, 2005—Assumption College will host a Founders Day fireworks display as part of the Family Weekend festivities on Saturday, October 1 at 7:30 p.m. in the area of Plourde Recreation Center. |
Westphal to Present Philosophy Lecture
September, 2005—Dr. Merold Westphal, Distinguished Professor of Philosophy at Fordham University, will present, “Postmodern Philosophy and Christian Faith" on Thursday, September 29 at 7:00 p.m. in the Fuller Auditorium of the Testa Science Center. |
Foundations Faculty Lecture
September, 2005—Professor Nicholas Opanasets, department of Political Science, will present a lecture on Plato’s “Republic” on Thursday, September 15, 2005 at 3:30 p.m. in the d’Alzon Library, second floor. |
Assumption College Hosts Lecture with Dr. Kenneth Moynihan
September, 2005—In celebration of Constitution Day and in compliance with recent legislation put in place by President George W. Bush, Assumption College will host a Constitutional Education Program. |
Assumption College Announces Annual Prep Reunion
September, 2005—The Assumption College Prep Reunion will be held on Saturday, September 17. |
Assumption Hosts Poetry Reading with Joe Fusco, Jr. and Tom Ewart
September, 2005—A poetry reading with Joe Fusco, Jr. and Tom Ewart, sponsored by the d’Alzon Arts Series, will be held on Friday, September 17 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. in the Emmanuel d’Alzon Library. |
Assumption Kicks off Multi-Million Dollar Energy Saving Initiative
September, 2005—Assumption College has launched a $2.5 million energy and water-saving retrofit of 22 buildings throughout the campus. |
Assumption College Presents Pianist Chongyo Shin
September, 2005—Pianist Chongyo Shin will perform on Sunday, September 25 at 3:00 p.m. in the Chapel of the Holy Spirit. This event is sponsored by HUMANARTS. |
Assumption
College sponsors Annual Bike Ride to End Child Sexual Abuse
September, 2005—Assumption College will host
the 7th annual "Voices for Children" Bike Ride on
Sunday, September 11, 2005. |
Assumption College Hosts Reception for Painter David A. Marshall
September, 2005—The
Assumption College Emmanuel d’Alzon Library Arts Series will host an opening reception for painter David A. Marshall on September 7th at 4:30 p.m. in the Emmanuel d’Alzon Library. |
Assumption
College Aids Victims of Hurricane Katrina
September, 2005—Assumption College has responded
to those in need in the Gulf Coast region by offering free tuition
to displaced students, fundraising, and sending a prominent
volunteer. |
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Assumption
College offers HUMANARTS Performance
September, 2005—Assumption College will
host Indian tabla player and jazz artist Sandip Burman on
September 10, 2005 at 7:30 p.m. |
New Academic Year Commences
September, 2005—Assumption College opened its 101st academic year with the arrival of almost 2,100 undergraduate day students from throughout the U.S. along with hundreds of graduate and continuing education students. |
Assumption College offers Announces Second Annual Booksale
September, 2005—The Emmanuel d’Alzon Library is hosting its Second Annual Book Sale on September 8, 2005, beginning at 12:00 noon. |
Assumption
College offers Lecture on San Carlo Borromeo
September, 2005—Assumption College presents
a HUMANARTS Lecture with Dr. Pamela Jones in conjunction with
Worcester Art Museum exhibit. |
Assumption
College Recognized by National Publications
September, 2005—Assumption College has been ranked
in U.S. News and World Report and the 2006 Princeton
Review "Best Northeastern Colleges" for its
academic excellence. |
Assumption
College ranked in top tier of U.S. News and World Report
Annual College Rankings
August, 2005—Assumption
College has been ranked 31st in the 2006 edition of the U.S.
News and World Report Best Colleges and Universities. |
MBA
Open House: August 24, 2005
August, 2005—Assumption College will hold an
open house for those interested in pursuing the Master of Business
Administration, on Wednesday, August 24, 2005. |
CE
Open House: August 24, 2005
August, 2005—Assumption College’s Center
for Continuing and Professional Education will hold an open
house on Wednesday, August 24, 2005. |
Tennis Standout James Newman Named ECAC Robbins Scholar-Athlete
Of The Year
July, 2005—Standout
tennis player/golfer James Newman (Johannesburg, South Africa/Damelin)
has been named the winner of the prestigious 2005 Eastern College
Athletic Conference (ECAC) Robbins Division II Male Scholar-Athlete
of the Year Award.
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Assumption
APICS Chapter Wins Coveted Gold Circle Award
July, 2005—Assumption College's student chapter
of APICS (The Society for Resource Management) recently received
official Gold Circle award honors for excellent service and
chapter management. |
Graduate
Open House for Master of Arts in School Counseling Degree
July, 2005—Assumption College's Graduate School
will hold two open houses for those interested in pursuing the
new Master of Arts in School Counseling degree, on July 26 and
August 3. |
Tennis
Standout James Newman Earns N.C.A.A. Post-Graduate Scholarship;
Named Northeast-10 Scholar-Athlete Of The Year
July, 2005—Standout tennis player James
Newman (Johannesburg, South Africa/Damelin) has been named the
winner of an N.C.A.A. Post-Graduate Scholarship. |
Two
Greyhounds Earn Academic All-America Status
June, 2005—Men’s tennis phenom James Newman
‘05 and women’s lacrosse star Jenny Mongeau ‘06
have both been named to the 2005 ESPN The Magazine
Academic All-America® At-Large Team (college division) by
the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA).
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Institute
for Social and Rehabilitation Services to Offer Advanced Courses
June, 2005—The Institute for Social and Rehabilitation
Services at Assumption College is pleased to offer two advanced
courses this summer. |
Richard
and Janet Testa Science Center Receives Architectural Design
Honor
June, 2005—Assumption College's Testa Science
Center recently received an Honor Award for Design Excellence
from AIA (American Institute of Architects) Central Massachusetts.
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Assumption
Alumna Crowned Miss Massachusetts 2005
June, 2005—Kristin M. Gauvin '05 of Worcester,
MA was crowned Miss Massachusetts on Saturday, June 25. |
Shivick
to Perform at Opera Providence Summer Series
June, 2005—Jane Shivick, Assumption’s College's
associate director of Chapel Music/director of Chapel Choirs/College
Cantor, will perform live with Opera Providence's "Opera
on the Hill" summer series on Sunday, July 17, 2005. |
Institute
for Social and Rehabilitation Services to Offer Advanced Courses
June, 2005—The Institute for Social and Rehabilitation
Services at Assumption College is pleased to offer two advanced
courses this summer. |
Board
of Trustees Leadership Switches Chair; Welcomes New Members
June, 2005—At its May Annual Meeting, the Assumption
College Board of Trustees unanimously elected Dr. Fred Bayon
’65 as its new chairman and Rev. John L. Franck, A.A.’70
as its vice chairman. |
Assumption's
Chapel Choir Releases Its First CD Recording
June, 2005—The Assumption College Chapel Choir
has recently released its first CD, Rejoice and Be Glad. |
