The two Seahawks paced a potent offense that ranked 17th in scoring (out of 370 schools) in NCAA Division III baseball. Colby and Di Sano were 24th and 49th respectively in sacrifice flies.

Di Sano stood out among all catchers in the region, combining his defensive duties and handling of the Seahawk pitching staff with a productive offensive game. He ranked seventh in the league in RBI (34) while batting .354 with 13 doubles, one triple and three home runs. His .538 slugging percentage topped all Seahawks while ranking fourth in the conference.

Colby led the league in batting average (.420) with 11 of his 50 hits going for extra bases (10 doubles, one triple). He ranked 10th in the league with 32 runs batted in and scored 26 runs in addition to swiping 10 bases.

After winning its first two games in the conference championships, Salve Regina ended its 2013 season with back-to-back defeats to NCAA participants (Western New England University and 2013 champion Endicott College). The Seahawks finished with their second-most victories in a single season (29-12) while a 10-game win streak from April 13-22 had the squad picking up votes in the regional top eight poll.

Earlier in the day, at the Honors and Awards ceremony, Dr. Eileen Gray, assistant professor and chairwoman of nursing, and Mary Lou Lyons, lecturer in nursing, received the Faculty Recognition Award. Presented annually, the award is determined by nomination and votes cast by the members of the junior and senior classes.

Click here for the 2012-2013 faculty achievements booklet.

Five years of service

• Jaime Carlone, lecturer, business studies and economics
• Bonnie Kennedy, lecturer, business studies and economics
• Dr. Chad Raymond, assistant professor, political science
• Dr. Kathleen Vespia, assistant professor and chairwoman, education

Ten years of service

• Dr. Sally Gomaa, associate professor, English
• Dr. Elizabeth LeBlanc, senior lecturer, education
• Dr. Anthony LoPresti, associate professor and chairman, religious and theological studies
• Dr. Lisa Zuccarelli, associate professor and chairwoman, biology and biomedical sciences and chemistry

Fifteen years of service

• Dr. Daniel Cowdin, associate professor, religious and theological studies
• Dr. Linda Crawford, professor and chairwoman, modern and classical languages
• Dr. Eula Fresch, associate professor, education

Twenty years of service

• Dr. Ernest Rothman, professor, mathematical sciences

Twenty-five years of service

• Dr. Harold Lawber, professor, business studies and economics
• Dr. Mary Montminy-Danna, associate professor, social work
• Dr. William Stout, professor, mathematical sciences
• Dr. Margaret Svogun, professor, English

Thirty years of service

• Dr. Michael DiMaio, professor, philosophy
• Father Michael Malone, associate professor, psychology
• Dr. Jorn Zeuge, associate professor, mathematical sciences

Thirty-five years of service

• Dr. Thomas Day, professor, music
• Dr. Arthur Frankel, professor, psychology
• Dr. Barbara Sylvia, professor, social work

• Andrew Albert – Summa cum laude
• Erika Albretsen – Kerins Award for Medical Technology
• Kelly Allan – Campus Leadership and Student Service Award, Sigma Theta Tau
• Daniel Amaral – Alpha Mu Alpha, Anthony Vatalaro Memorial Award in Marketing, Applied Technologies Club Award, magna cum laude, Sigma Beta Delta
• Wayne Bainter – Leo Bottari Jr. Research Award (biology and biomedical sciences)
• Catherine Balasco – Delta Epsilon Sigma, magna cum laude, Psi Chi
• Jillian Bartolini – C. Edward Flood Memorial Award (art), magna cum laude, William Varieka Fine Arts, Ltd. Award
• Rosemary Beckmann – Cum laude, Delta Epsilon Sigma, Dr. and Mrs. E. William Burrell Economics Award, Sigma Beta Delta
• Steven Benavides – Sigma Theta Tau
• Ashley Bendiksen – Alpha Phi Sigma, Delta Epsilon Sigma, Dr. James Farrington Award (administration of justice), summa cum laude
• Lauren Bernstein – Cum laude, Sigma Phi Sigma, Susan Hatfield Dwyer ’59, ’82 (M) Award in Special Education
• Helen Bohnenberger – Campus Leadership and Student Service Award
• Alexandria Boisvert – Magna cum laude, Psi Chi
• Kaitlyn Boisvert – Mosaic News Award
• Kaitlin Bove – Sigma Beta Delta
• Taylor Braun – Chemistry Department Award, Chi Alpha Sigma, cum laude, Delta Epsilon Sigma
• Lauren Brochinsky – Magna cum laude, Mary Leonard Memorial Award in Early Childhood Education
• Megan Buchanan – Magna cum laude, Sigma Theta Tau
• Maire Buckley – Cum laude
• Rachel Butka – Sigma Theta Tau
• Kimberly Butrico – Psi Chi
• Michael Cahill – Bower Award in Politics, cum laude, Delta Epsilon Sigma, Pi Sigma Alpha
• Isaiah Carlson – Sigma Theta Tau
• Samantha Clarke – Choral Ensembles Award, cum laude, Delta Epsilon Sigma, Nancy Hallas Scholarship (music), Psi Chi
• Jenna Clifford – Cum laude
• Jillian Clifford – Patricia Egan Glancy Memorial Scholarship Award (nursing), SRU Dance Award
• Elizabeth Corvese – Psi Chi, summa cum laude
• Marie Costanza – Magna cum laude, Sigma Theta Tau
• Elizabeth Coyne – Cum laude, Delta Epsilon Sigma, Pell Honors Program, Pi Sigma Alpha
• Amy Crawford – Delta Epsilon Sigma, magna cum laude, Psi Chi, Sociology Award
• Emily Daugherty – Alpha Phi Sigma, magna cum laude
• Ashley Davis – Cum laude, Delta Epsilon Sigma, Pell Honors Program
• Tyler Delaney – Delta Epsilon Sigma, Helene Kelly Burrell Award (psychology), magna cum laude, Pell Honors Program, Psi Chi
• Shannon Del Ross – Cum laude
• Wendy DeLuca – Alpha Phi Sigma, Delta Epsilon Sigma, magna cum laude
• Susan Desmond – Magna cum laude, Sister Madeline San Souci Nursing Award
• Sarah DeVito – Delta Epsilon Sigma, magna cum laude, Phi Alpha Theta
• Elizabeth DiMartino – Accounting Award
• Paul Diss – The American Institute of Chemists Award
• Stephanie Dubois – Sigma Theta Tau
• Hannah DuGray – Sigma Beta Delta
• Ariana Dunbar – Cum laude
• Arista Ely – Magna cum laude
• Sarah Erichsen – Delta Epsilon Sigma, magna cum laude, Pell Honors Program, Phi Alpha Theta
• Caitlin Falla – Cum laude, Delta Epsilon Sigma, Sigma Theta Tau
• Georgia Feroce – Capt. Michael Dasovich ’84 (M) Award in Management, magna cum laude, Pell Honors Program, Sigma Beta Delta
• Stephanie Ferraiolo – Alpha Phi Sigma
• Catherine Fraser – Cum laude, Delta Epsilon Sigma
• Barri Friedland – Campus Leadership and Student Service Award, magna cum laude, Sigma Phi Sigma
• Nicholas Gaj – Alpha Mu Alpha
• Meghan Galvin – Pi Delta Phi
• Rosemarie Galvin – Delta Epsilon Sigma, magna cum laude
• Meredith Gavzy – Pi Delta Phi
• Mallory Goding – Chi Alpha Sigma, Pell Honors Program, The Rhode Island Section of the American Chemistry Society Award
• Hannah Gonneville – Communication Studies Award, Northeast Conference Award for the Study of French, Pi Delta Phi, summa cum laude
• Katharine Gonsalves – Cum laude, Delta Epsilon Sigma, Psi Chi, Theta Alpha Kappa
• Danica Goss – Sigma Theta Tau
• Samantha Haberman – Judith A. Keenan Memorial Award for Excellence in Business Education
• Anthony Hannon – Alpha Phi Sigma, Chi Alpha Sigma
• Jane Haser – Pell Honors Program, summa cum laude
• Emma Heywood – Knights of Columbus Award (modern and classical languages), Sigma Delta Pi
• Lana Hoertz – Biology Department Award, magna cum laude, Pell Honors Program
• Joshua Holfelder – Sigma Beta Delta
• Michael Horn – Alpha Phi Sigma, Salve Students for Responsible Choices Award
• Nicole Hrinishin – Sigma Beta Delta
• Alyssa Iannuceilli – Psi Chi
• Roxana Ilies – Delta Epsilon Sigma, Renewal Bible Study Award, Sigma Theta Tau
• Aaron Isch – Chi Alpha Sigma, cum laude, Sigma Beta Delta
• Ashley Jamieson – Chi Alpha Sigma
• Sara Johnson – Delta Epsilon Sigma, magna cum laude
• Jennifer Jones – Alpha Phi Sigma, Christopher M. Kiernan Scholar-Athlete Award
• Julia Kernan – Sigma Theta Tau
• Claire Kilcommons – Edwin Wilmot Connelly Award (cultural and historic preservation), Sigma Phi Sigma, summa cum laude, Susan and John J. Dwyer Award (American studies)
• Rachel Koehler – Cum laude, Psi Chi
• Sarah Krasnovsky – Council for Exceptional Children Award, Delta Epsilon Sigma, magna cum laude, Sigma Phi Sigma
• Faith Krevis – Psi Chi
• Karen Krupa – Chi Alpha Sigma, cum laude, Sigma Tau Delta
• Karen Lainas – Social Work Club Award, Social Work Department Award
• Allison Laurence – Psi Chi
• Teresa Laurito – Cum laude, Delta Epsilon Sigma
• Matthew Lawber – Brother John Buckley Outstanding Senior Thesis (history)
• Emily Lawrence – Psi Chi
• Kirsten LeGrow – Alpha Phi Sigma
• Jessica Long – Alpha Phi Sigma, Delta Epsilon Sigma, magna cum laude, Psi Chi
• Kathryn Luvera – Delta Epsilon Sigma, magna cum laude, Pell Medal for Excellence in U.S. History, Phi Alpha Theta, Secondary Education Award
• Natalie Madryga – Chi Alpha Sigma
• Lauren Maloney – Cum laude, Delta Epsilon Sigma, Pell Honors Program, Philosophy Department Award, Pi Sigma Alpha
• Olivia Marquart – Delta Epsilon Sigma, magna cum laude, Sigma Phi Sigma
• Emma Marshall – Cum laude
• Sarah Mason – Cum laude
• Kelly McCabe – International Studies Department Award, Pell Honors Program
• Mary-Catherine McCarthy – French Department Award, Pi Delta Phi
• Michael McDonald – Chi Alpha Sigma, Delta Epsilon Sigma, magna cum laude
• Kathleen Mellody – Catherine McAuley RN Nursing Award, Delta Epsilon Sigma, magna cum laude, Sigma Phi Sigma, Sigma Theta Tau
• Rachel Missell – Magna cum laude, Psi Chi
• Nicholas Mosher – Delta Epsilon Sigma, magna cum laude, Sigma Phi Sigma, WSRU Radio Award
• Mimi Mutoni – Multicultural Student Organization Award, Pi Sigma Alpha
• Erika Mutter – Cum laude, Sarah Brown Sullivan Memorial Award in Literature
• Stephanie Neofotistos – Alpha Mu Alpha, cum laude, Delta Epsilon Sigma, Sigma Beta Delta, Sigma Phi Sigma
• Tram-Anh Nguyen – Alpha Phi Sigma, Campus Leadership and Student Service Award, Delta Epsilon Sigma, magna cum laude, Sigma Phi Sigma, Student Government Association Award
• Kaitlin Niedmann – Chi Alpha Sigma
• Brittany Nyman – Cum laude
• Nicole Panciocco – Delta Epsilon Sigma, magna cum laude, Sigma Phi Sigma, Sigma Theta Tau
• Cassandra Papalilo – Cum laude
• Nicholas Patti – Men’s Rugby Club Award
• Jamie Paul – Alpha Mu Alpha, American Marketing Association Award, Dr. Ronald Atkins Award in Business Studies and Economics
• Kristy Pauloski – Alpha Mu Alpha, cum laude, Delta Epsilon Sigma, Sigma Beta Delta
• Kathryn Penney – Pell Honors Program, Pi Delta Phi
• Jerrica Perez – Alpha Phi Sigma
• Kaitlyn Petrillo – Student Nurse Organization Award, Walsh Senior Prize (nursing)
• Allison Pigogal – Chi Alpha Sigma
• James Pollard – Cum laude
• Allison Pratt – Cum laude, Sigma Beta Delta
• Jillian Quintana – Philosophy Club Award
• Courtney Randall – Cum laude, Dance Award, SRU Dance Award
• Brittany Rapoza – Cum laude, Delta Epsilon Sigma
• Meghan Richardson – Theta Alpha Kappa
• Erika Salsbury – Delta Epsilon Sigma, summa cum laude
• Brenna Sanches – Delta Epsilon Sigma, magna cum laude
• Karla Sanchez – Cum laude, Global Business and Economics Award, Sigma Beta Delta
• Caitlin Seidl – Alpha Mu Alpha, cum laude, Delta Epsilon Sigma, Sigma Beta Delta
• Sarah Showalter – Chi Alpha Sigma
• Emma Silva – Sigma Beta Delta
• William Smiley – Chi Alpha Sigma
• Erica Smith – Delta Epsilon Sigma, magna cum laude, Sigma Beta Delta, Sigma Delta Pi
• Shelby Soule – Sigma Theta Tau
• Leeanne Soprano – Dr. Heriberto Vazquez Memorial Award in Spanish, magna cum laude, Sigma Delta Pi
• Juliet Soricelli – Cum laude
• Jessica Spinelli – Alpha Mu Alpha
• Emma St. Laurent – Chi Alpha Sigma
• Brian Sweeney – Chi Alpha Sigma, Christopher M. Kiernan Scholar-Athlete Award, Film Club Award, magna cum laude
• Katherine Sweeney – Sigma Beta Delta
• Kathleen Sweeney – Alpha Mu Alpha, GIFT (Group Inspired for Today) Award, Psi Chi, Sigma Phi Sigma
• Megan Sweeney – Psi Chi, Sigma Phi Sigma
• Miranda Sweetloice – Cum laude
• Jessica Szczesny – Delta Epsilon Sigma, magna cum laude, Sigma Theta Tau
• Kelsey Talty – Alpha Mu Alpha, Chi Alpha Sigma, Delta Epsilon Sigma, magna cum laude, Sigma Beta Delta
• Taylor Tegtmeier – Campus Leadership and Student Service Award
• Sarah Thurber – Cum laude, Delta Epsilon Sigma, Florence K. Murray History Award, Phi Alpha Theta
• Kiersten Tibbetts – Cum laude, Delta Epsilon Sigma, Phi Alpha Theta, Sigma Delta Pi
• Kelsey Trovato – Magna cum laude
• Sarina Vasta – Circle K Award
• Jeremy Ventura – Alpha Phi Sigma, cum laude
• Jacob Viel – Financial Management Award
• Priscilla Villa – Campus Leadership and Student Service Award, cum laude, Psi Chi
• James Weselcouch – Excellence in Music Award, Instrumental Music Award
• Corey Whalen – Cum laude, John and Helen Rok Award in Religious and Theological Studies, Pell Honors Program, Pi Sigma Alpha, Theta Alpha Kappa
• Jeremy Wheatley – Anthropology Award, cum laude
• Brianna Wilcock – Cum laude, Excellence in Mathematics Award
• Kelly Williamson – Delta Epsilon Sigma, Mary Green O’Connor Award in Elementary Education, Sigma Phi Sigma, Student Education Association Award, summa cum laude
• Regina Wrenn – Chi Alpha Sigma, Delta Epsilon Sigma, Phi Alpha Theta
• Sophie Yang – Campus Leadership and Student Service Award, summa cum laude
• Olivia Zaleski – Summa cum laude
• Michelle Zarella – Sigma Phi Sigma
• Mary Zeolla – Alpha Mu Alpha, cum laude, Delta Epsilon Sigma, Sigma Beta Delta

• Cazzetta received the Jane Integlia Campbell Scholarship for Modern Languages. She will study at the Pontifical Catholic University of Chile in Valparaiso, Chile during the 2013-2014 academic year.
• Doolan received the Donaldson Trust Scholarship and the API scholarship. She will study at the University of Granada in Spain during the fall 2013 semester.
• Fitz received the Study Abroad Endowment Scholarship. She will study at St. Mary’s University College in London during the fall 2013 semester.
• Souza received the Donaldson Trust Scholarship. She will study at the Center for Cross-Cultural Study in Seville, Spain during the fall 2013 semester.

Salve Regina’s study abroad scholarship program aims to diversify the kinds of students who study abroad and the countries and regions where they go by supporting undergraduates who might otherwise not participate due to financial constraints. Scholarship recipients have the opportunity to gain a better understanding of other cultures, countries, languages and economies, making them better prepared for the workforce and leadership roles post-graduation.

Most applicants are eligible for the Study Abroad Endowment Scholarship, but may be eligible for others as well, such as the Jane Campbell Scholarship in Modern Languages and the Donaldson Scholarship (for students studying abroad in Spanish-speaking countries). Award amounts are distributed directly to the recipients’ Salve Regina account and will be used toward tuition. Funds are awarded on the basis of financial need, academic merit and students’ demonstrated maturity as responsible members of the Salve Regina community.

Award recipients will write a blog for the Office of International Programs while abroad. They will also make a formal presentation about their study abroad program during International Education Week in November 2014.

Applications for spring 2014 study abroad scholarships will be available online in August and due Oct. 1. Contact studyabroad@salve.edu for additional details or stop by the Gatehouse.

The enrollment deadline for dependent day care and medical flexible spending accounts is Friday, May 31. The enrollment deadline for health care, dental, vision and AFLAC supplemental insurance is Friday, June 7.

Employees can make changes to the following benefits during the open enrollment period:

Health care

Employees can change from one plan to the other, add or delete family members, join a plan they had previously waived or drop coverage. Payroll contributions, effective July 5, will be $37 for individual, $110 for individual plus one or $137 for family for Choice and $45 for individual, $137 for individual plus one and $171 for family for Choice Plus.

The University will continue to reward those employees enrolled in United Healthcare who do not use tobacco products. In order to receive the discount, employees must submit a Tobacco Free Affidavit by Friday, June 7.

Dental

Employees can change from one plan to the other, add or delete family members, join a plan they had previously waived or drop coverage. Payroll contributions, effective July 5, will be $4 for individual or $12 for family.

Vision

The University has contracted with Vision Service Plan to provide in-network vision benefits such as frame and contact lens allowances. Payroll contributions, effective July 5, will be $2.61 for individual, $3.79 for individual plus one or $6.79 for family. Vision deductions will be taken twice per month (not all 26 pays).

Dependent day care account

Employees may set aside up to $5,000 on a pre-tax basis to pay for eligible dependent care expenses. New and current participants must sign up annually.

Medical flexible spending account

Employees may set aside from $260 to $2,500 on a pre-tax basis to pay for health-related expenses not covered by their health care plan, including prescription deductibles and co-pays, eyeglasses, orthodontics and dentures. Due to changes in federal law, the plan no longer allows the purchase of over-the-counter medications such as cold medicines, anti-acid and pain relievers without a prescription. Employees who have a FSA payment card and will be re-enrolling in the plan should keep their current card for continued use.

AFLAC supplemental benefits

Employees may purchase or cancel a cancer plan, critical care and recovery plan, personal accident plan and/or a hospital protection plan through payroll deduction on a pre-tax basis.

All changes require some paperwork. For more information, call Claudia Cavallaro, assistant director for human resources and benefits, at (401) 341-2332.

Also a first-team honoree on the Commonwealth Coast Conference all-league team, Di Sano represents the conference as its only selection to the first team New England Intercollegiate Baseball Association squad.

Di Sano stood out among all catchers in the region. He combined his defensive duties and handling of the Seahawk pitching staff with a productive offensive game. Di Sano ranked seventh in the league in RBI (34) while batting .354 with 13 doubles, one triple and three home runs. His .538 slugging percentage topped all Seahawks while ranking fourth in the conference.

Di Sano becomes the first Seahawk since Justin Collett in 2009 to be chosen to the NEIBA all-New England team, and 16th overall. He’s also the first Salve Regina catcher to earn the honor since Ryan Holleran had back-to-back selections as a junior (2002) and senior (2003).

Mary-Ashley Donelan ’15, Chelsea McWillie ’16 and Briana Williams ’14 will attend NEW Leadership New England, a five-day leadership training program designed to educate and empower young women and give them the skills to be part of the next generation of women leaders. The annual residential program for undergraduate women is hosted at the New Hampshire Institute of Politics, on the campus of Saint Anselm College.

The program includes workshops for students to actively develop leadership skills such as public speaking and networking, as well as presentations from politically active women throughout New England. Participants will also benefit from faculty-in-residence, a group of women public leaders who serve as mentors for students throughout their stay.

A business administration major, Donelan was encouraged to apply for the NEW program by her lacrosse coach, Jennifer Foster. “She said it would be good for my career aspirations,” said Donelan, who hopes to become a lacrosse coach or pursue a military career. “Through this program, I hope to gain confidence and leadership skills that I can use throughout work, school and sports.” A member of the women’s lacrosse and cross country teams, Donelan also works part-time at Destination: Chocolate in downtown Newport.

A philosophy major, McWillie was encouraged to apply for the NEW program by adjunct professor Dr. Donna Tocco-Greenaway. “I hope to meet some new acquaintances and gain insight from other young women’s experiences,” said McWillie, who hopes to attend law school and be an advocate for women. “I would like to take the leadership skills I learn while attending this program and apply them to my daily life.” A member of the Pell Honors program, McWillie hopes to become more deeply involved in student organizations during her sophomore year.

A political science major, Williams applied to the NEW program because she was looking to improve her leadership skills. “My hope is that I will get an opportunity to meet new people who also want to sharpen their leadership skills,” said Williams, who hopes to attend law school and practice criminal law. The current Student Government Association vice president, Williams is also an admissions tour guide and a student mentor.

Sister Jane will confer 441 baccalaureate degrees, 197 master’s degrees, 25 certificates of advanced graduate studies and six doctorates.

Master stone carvers Nicholas W. Benson and his father John E. Benson, proprietors of Newport’s centuries-old John Stevens Shop – the artists behind such works as the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial, the World War II Memorial and the John F. Kennedy Memorial – will be presented with honorary degrees and offer remarks to the Salve Regina community.

Under three generations of Bensons, the John Stevens Shop has worked with well-known families, institutions and architects on projects that include inscriptional work for Brown, Yale and Harvard universities, Smith College, the National Gallery of Art, the Frick Collection, the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, Washington National Cathedral and the Georgia O’Keeffe Museum, among many others, including Salve Regina’s McKillop Library and Wakehurst.

Click here for more information on Commencement weekend, including the full schedule of events.

The ceremony will be held at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, May 18 at the residence hall that serves as the signature entrance to campus on the corner of Narragansett and Ochre Point avenues.

Brooke Walgreen on Sunday will be awarded a B.A. in psychology and in the fall will begin her master’s degree program in applied behavior analysis at Salve Regina. “Walgreen Hall has become a symbol of what our mission statement instills in all of us,” she said. “My experience at Salve Regina University has taught me how to reach my full potential and become the person I am today. This gift is a testament of my family’s ongoing support of me and my value for education at a school I will forever love.”

Saturday’s ceremony will include remarks from Chancellor M. Therese Antone, RSM; Dr. Janet L. Robinson, chairman of the board of trustees; President Jane Gerety, RSM; and the Walgreen family.

“We thank and welcome the Walgreen family as partners in advancing the mission of Salve Regina University,” Sister Therese said. “In the thoughtful naming of Walgreen Hall on the occasion of Brooke Walgreen’s graduation, the generous gift from the Walgreen family recognizes and supports the enduring vision of the founding Sisters of Mercy; a precious legacy which will serve young men and women well into the future.”

Designed by local architect John Grosvenor and built by Farrar & Associates of Newport, Walgreen Hall opened in September 2003 as “New Residence” to accommodate first-year students in suite-style living arrangements. Housing up to 11 students, each suite in Walgreen Hall shares a lounge/study area and bathroom.

The building also contains a wing dedicated to administrative office space for Campus Life, Career Development and Multicultural Affairs.

In addition to the employees listed below, Help Desk specialist Natasha Wurst will receive her MBA.

Marcus Calhoun, fitness center monitor

After three years of coursework, Calhoun will receive his MBA, which he pursued due to the reputation of Salve Regina’s graduate programs and the opportunity he was offered as an employee. Calhoun said he enjoyed “the interaction with the faculty and my classmates and the flexibility of class schedules.”

With his degree, Calhoun hopes to achieve increased responsibilities in the health and fitness field, to include management and leadership positions. He thanked his parents, former dean Thomas Sabbagh, fitness center manager Tom Blaney, fitness center coordinator Charles Haskell and classmate and friend Christine Hopper for their support.

Joshua Carvalho, systems integrator developer

After two years of coursework, Carvalho will receive his MBA, which he pursued to learn more about business and management for both personal interest and the opportunity to advance his career. Carvalho said he enjoyed “the opportunity to discuss interesting topics with my fellow students.”

With his degree, along with his hard work, Carvalho hopes to open new avenues of opportunity in his career. He thanked his family and professors for their support, along with his manager Richard Drolet “for all his understanding about how difficult it can be at times to juggle work and school.”

Nicole Ferreira, data entry specialist

After a year of coursework, Ferreira will receive her certificate of advanced graduate study in mental health. She had just completed a master’s degree in rehabilitation counseling and needed to earn the extra credits in order to pursue a license as a mental health counselor.

“The ideals and innovation of founding member of the Sisters of Mercy Catherine McAuley, in addition to the Salve Regina University mission, has supported my drive and desire to become a better citizen and contributing member of society,” Ferreira said. “I thank the University and its members as a whole, in addition to my family and other supportive individuals for inspiring me to be where I am now.”

Adam Gingras, assistant director of career development

After two years of coursework, Gingras will receive his MBA, which he pursued in order to demonstrate stronger critical thinking skills in his current role as assistant director of career development. “It’s been a rewarding feeling these past two years to be able to bring new skills and competencies to the table at work,” he said.

With his degree, Gingras hopes to make a difference in the Salve Regina community and progress in his own career within the University and higher education. He thanked his family, friends, Career Development coworkers, the baseball coaching staff and dean of professional studies Traci Warrington, “who convinced me to get my MBA.”

Kristine Springett, office coordinator, Department of Nursing

After two and a half years of coursework, Springett will receive her master’s degree in management. Springett took the majority of her courses online, which she enjoyed “mostly because as an employee working from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., the thought of sitting in a classroom from 6-9 p.m. was overwhelming.”

With her degree, Springett hopes to be able to teach a course or two, adding that she loves working with the students. She thanked nursing chairwoman Eileen Gray, clinical and laboratory coordinator Candace Powell and most of all her husband “for putting up with listening, in depth, to me talk about each and every course I took.”

“I am so excited to walk across the stage on May 19 because not only did I earn my undergraduate degree from Salve exactly 30 years ago,” Springett said, “but I will be sharing my excitement with my daughter Amy who is also graduating from Salve this year with her undergraduate degree in business administration.”