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WSC Junior Christina Foley has been selected by a panel of Economics Insiders, in consultation with employees of Pearson, as one of twelve (12) finalists in the 2010 National Economics Insider Symposium Contest. The prize trip consists of a two-day, two-night trip to Washington, D.C., on June 11-June 13. Janice Yee (Business Administration & Economics) is the nominating instructor and will accompany her on the trip. At the National Economics Insider Symposium, the twelve finalists will actually meet and present their ideas to the very movers and shakers in the field - Pearson's current Economics Insiders.
Amaryllis Siniossoglou (Visual and Performing Arts) has two paintings accepted at the show "www.expressiveartherapy" at Marran Gallery. The show is organized by the Expressive Therapies Division Art Therapy Specialization & Alumni Relations Office, Lesley University.
Kristin Waters (Philosophy) presented a paper,
"Swimming against the Tide: Crossing the
Curriculum in Women's Studies," at the New England Historical Association conference at Salem State College in April during a session on Margaret Fuller and Her
"Friends": Women in the American Renaissance. The presentation highlighted the writings and speeches of 19th century African American activist Maria W. Stewart, providing models of how to incorporate her work into courses across disciplines such as history, philosophy, sociology, communication, and American literature. In March, Dr. Waters organized and chaired a panel, Violence against Women: Local Activism and Global Connections, at a conference at the Brandeis University Women's Studies Research Center celebrating Women's History Month. Among the panel members was Henry Theriault
(Philosophy), genocide scholar and activist, who spoke on "Individual
Violence against Women as Mass Violence against Women."
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Maureen Stefanini, Business Administration and Economics
Student Stephanie Wilson (left) prepares the multi-media presentation
for guest speaker Suzanne St. Pierre.
The Women In Business (BA/WO 482) class met on Wednesday afternoons this semester and were privileged to be introduced to many women who had rich and varied careers. For the final session, Stephanie Wilson, one of our students, introduced her great aunt Suzanne St. Pierre. She is a former producer of news magazines and over 50 segments of the well-known CBS news program, 60 minutes. She produced segments for Mike Wallace, Morley Safer, Diane Sawyer, Lesley Stahl and Meredith Vieira.
Among the many awards she has received are four Emmys, three Columbia-du-Ponts, a Peabody and an American Women in Radio and Television Award. Several movies have been based on her segments for 60 Minutes including,
"In the Best Interest of the Children" with Sara Jessica Parker, "True Believer" with James Woods,
"Rain Man" with Dustin Hoffman and Tom Cruise, and "The Marva Collins Story" with Cecily Tyson.
Suzanne grew up in Worcester and graduated from Smith College at a time when careers in media for women were practically non-existent. She spent many years working her way up from secretarial jobs through a variety of positions at NBC, ABC, and CBS, thus giving the students the impression that they need to be aggressive yet patient, to always be well-prepared and to follow their dreams.
She shared many wonderful stories about the work that went into the
research and building of the many segments of "60 Minutes" and the human
interest and moral justice that the stories portrayed. She herself is a
great story teller. Ms St. Pierre showed us a clip of a segment of "Marva," an extraordinary teacher in the slums of west side Chicago who used such positive reinforcement that the children in grade school read and understood Shakespeare and a wide range of authors we typically read at the college level. She followed up with interviews with the students who were later in college and law school.
She also recommended that we read the new publication by Nancy Collins.
WSC students are fortunate that there are community role models graciously willing to share their career stories. This should help students learn how to negotiate in the workplace. We are all most appreciative of the time that our guests have given and of the information they've shared.
Other guests who have brought us so many valuable lessons from their experiences are:
Katie Quinn
political aide and campaign consultant
Jill Dagillis '78, executive director
Worcester Community Action Council
Tanya Scott
meeting planner and activities director
Kate McAvoy-Zdonczyk '95, senior director
Government and Community
Relations,
Fallon Community Health
Stephanie Smith Tenore, senior marketing manager
Audit 7 Enterprise
Deloitte, LLC
Sibyl Brownlee, vice president, Student Affairs,
Worcester State College
Maryann McArthy
former corporate executive in the high tech industry,
current owner of a sheep farm.
On May 6, the Worcester State College Lambda Kappa chapter of the Alpha Sigma Lambda honor society held its 2010 induction ceremony. Alpha Sigma Lambda is a national honor society that recognizes students who attend a significant number of classes during the evening and who earn a grade point average of 3.7 or higher after 30 credits or more at the college. This year's inductees have demonstrated leadership and scholarship while balancing academics, home and family, their professional lives and community involvement.
Dr. Bobbi Kyle, chapter councilor and associate dean of Graduate and Continuing Education, welcomed the students and performed the induction ceremony. Dr. William H. White, associate vice president for Continuing Education and Outreach and dean of the Graduate School, spoke to the students about the importance of sharing their education with the community and the world.
The following students were inducted at this year's event: Rona L. Balco, Samuel Bowler, Joan E. Elliott, Tin Huynh, Stephen Rosenlund and Janice M. Wolverton. Also inducted, but unable to attend the ceremony were Stephen J. Comtois II and Jessica L. Molt.
On April 26, 24 Criminal Justice students were inducted as Charter Members of Lambda Rho Chapter of the National Criminal Justice Honors Society, Alpha Phi Sigma.
The following seniors were inducted at this year's event: Christopher Takacs, Chelsea O'Gara, Kendra Kellett, Matthew McCusker, Dan D'Amico, Luis Torres, Catherine Ellis, Damaris Diaz, and Michael Galante. Other students included: Nathan Hawkins, Robert Lemire, Matthew McCusker, Elizabeth Bitar, Scott Ellis, Matthew Fallon, Michael Deveau, Christopher Restighini, Erica Lyman, Emily Lanier, Ashley Bornstein, Katie Palmieri, Allyson Periera, Bruce Cardinal, and Stella Moraitis.
The Chapter Advisor is Dr. Stephen A. Morreale (Criminal Justice).
Saturday, May 15 will be a very special day in the history of WSC. That afternoon, from 3 to 5 p.m., the Administration Building will be formally dedicated in memory of the late Helen G. Shaughnessy
'43.
The highlight of the program will be a tea, a fitting tribute to an alumna not only synonymous with the College, but also its elegant Scholarship Tea.
It is said that for more than 40 years, Mrs. Shaughnessy had a love affair with WSC and with all who passed through its storied doors. She had a significant impact on countless lives, as mentor, teacher, classmate, relative, colleague, and treasured friend. She had a joy for living that was contagious, and gave tirelessly of her time, expertise, and talents.
President of her senior class, Mrs. Shaughnessy subsequently enjoyed a notable career as an elementary school teacher, elementary supervisor, and WSC associate professor, administrator, Foundation Board member, and volunteer. She received an honorary doctorate degree in 1986, a Distinguished Alumni Award for Outstanding Service to Alma Mater in 1990, and was the 2003 Scholarship Tea honoree. She established an endowed scholarship for Education majors in 1999.
For more information, please visit www.worcester.edu/shaughnessy.
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Better Hearing and Speech Month (BHSM)
This annual event provides opportunities to raise awareness about communication disorders and to promote treatment that can improve the quality of life for those who experience problems with speaking, understanding, or hearing. The ASHA website has many resources to help you celebrate BHSM everyday.
May is also...
Mental Health Month
Be an activist and help reduce mental health stigma. "Stigma results in fear, mistrust, and violence against people living with mental illnesses. Stigma prevents people from receiving needed mental health services. Stigma is a barrier and discourages individuals from getting the help they need due to fear of being discriminated against." -SAMHSA
For every application received (starting April 27, 2010) EF Tours will enter that participant's name into a raffle for a chance to get $2,000 off the price of the tour for everyone who is enrolled on the tour by May 11,2010.
This means any friends, family or colleagues who enroll now will go into this raffle drawing. The pool is small so the chances are high. If a traveler from the WSC group gets drawn EACH traveler will get $2,000 off the program fee.
To view tour information and itinerary, go to: www.worcester.edu/Greece2011
Contact Professor Judy Jeon-Chapman for more information: jjeonchapman@worcester.edu
Athletics will once again host their annual All-Sports Camp and Girls Basketball Camp during the week of July 19-23. For more information on both camps, visit the Athletics website at www.wsclancerathletics.com/information/camps.
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Worcester Magazine
Worcester State College was once again chosen as the "Best College" in Worcester Mag's Best of Worcester readers' poll. WSC has been chosen a "Best of" College for five out of the past eight years and was a runner up in 2008.
Telegram & Gazette
Chartwells, which provides the food services on the Worcester State College campus, gave a special thanks to students last month by
'going Hollywood' in the ...
Garden City News
Two speakers, Dr. Margaret Kerr of Worcester State College and Dr. Martin Walker of SUNY Potsdam, will focus on the incorporation of green chemistry into ...
Armenian Weekly
In 2005, for instance, Massachusetts' Worcester State College held an international conference on reparations featuring renowned human rights activist Dennis Brutus, with papers on reparations for South African Apartheid; ...
Telegram & Gazette
Janelle Ashley, president of Worcester State College, has announced the appointment of Calvin Hill as director of affirmative action and compliance for the ...
The Boston College Chronicle
"I am confident he will continue doing great work at Boston College."
Fr. Devino holds a bachelor's degree from Worcester State College and a master's of ...
NECN.com
College Spokeswoman Lea Ann Scales discusses
college fees with NECN's Katie Daly.
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www.worcester.edu/calendar
May 10-14
Finals Week
Wed., May 12
Retirement and
Employee Service
Recognition
Celebration &
Reception
Student Center,
Blue Lounge
3 p.m.
Thurs., May 13
Nurses Pinning
Sullivan Aud.
6-8 p.m.
Fri., May 14
Grad School Hooding Ceremony
Student Center,
Blue Lounge
& Sullivan Aud.
5:15-8:15 p.m.
Sat., May 15
Helen G.
Shaughnessy
Administration
Building Dedication
Administration
Building
3 p.m.
Sun., May 16
Commencement
DCU Center
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May 21-23
Reunion Weekend
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