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Athletics
Women’s basketball names three captains
salvetoday Posted On November 10, 2016


Women’s basketball head coach Cori Hughes has named three captains for the 2016-2017 season: Mary Eden ’18, Allyson Esielionis ’18 and Jillian Woodward ’17.

“I think the captains chosen this year are a great representation of our team – all very different, bringing different strengths to our team, helping to mold our identity,” Hughes said. “I’m excited to see where their leadership brings us as the season progresses.”

Eden, with 24 career three-pointers, was limited to 18 games as a sophomore due to a hand injury. Esielionis, second on the Seahawks last season with 13 field goals from behind the arc, has started 48 of 49 games played in her two-year career. Woodward contributed a career-best 66 field goals last year and has played in 74 of 79 games over her three seasons. She also started 11 games as a junior.

Salve Regina opens its season at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 15 at the Rodgers Recreation Center against the U.S. Coast Guard Academy.


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Salve Regina celebrates International Education Week Nov. 14-18
salvetoday Posted On November 9, 2016


Photo: Spain, courtesy of Colleen Cloonan ’16

Salve Regina will celebrate International Education Week Nov. 14-18. This year, the University community will have multiple opportunities to hear about the experiences and insights of Salve Regina students who have studied abroad.

Additionally, a key focus for this year’s celebration is national scholarship opportunities for undergraduate and post-graduate international education. “Salve students have been winning scholarships in the national arena for study abroad through the Fulbright, Gilman and Boren programs in recent years, and we hope to continue and build on this trend by highlighting these opportunities during this year’s celebration,” said Erin FitzGerald, director of international programs.

A joint initiative of the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education, International Education week is an annual opportunity to celebrate the benefits of international education and exchange worldwide.

Weeklong Events:

Capture It Photo Contest Exhibit
During open hours in the McKillop Library
Vote for the best photos from Salve Regina’s study abroad students.

International Quiz and Raffle
During open hours in the McKillop Library

Daily Events:

World Treats ‘n Beats
9:30-11:30 a.m. Monday, Nov. 14, O’Hare Academic Building lobby
Kick off International Education Week with world music and food.

Ireland Information Session
12:30 p.m. Monday Nov. 14, Drexel Hall lounge
Learn more about the summer program in Ireland from the faculty leading the program.

New Zealand Information Session
1:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 14, Drexel Hall lounge
Learn more about the summer program in New Zealand from the faculty leading the program.

Funding your Education Abroad: International Scholarship Opportunities
4-5:30 p.m. Monday Nov. 14, Antone Academic Center, Room 121
Learn about programs such as the Fulbright Student Program, the Boren Scholarship and the Critical Language Scholarship program that can help fund your undergraduate or post-graduation international education goals.

Pell Center Roundtable
11:45 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 15, Miley Hall executive dining room
Join study abroad alumni Daniel Regan (Jordan, spring 2016) and Julia Morisi (Israel, spring 2016) for “Religious Settlement in Jerusalem as a Result of the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict.” Discuss who should be able to practice their religion in the Temple Mount area of Jerusalem. RSVP to pellcenter@salve.edu.

Peace Corps Information Session
5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 15, Antone Academic Center, Room 107
Learn about the Peace Corps as a unique post-graduation option.

Passport Day
10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 16, Miley Hall executive dining room
Get your first passport or renew your old passport. A list of required documents is available at Drexel Hall. Salve Regina students who RSVP to studyabroad@salve.edu will be entered into a raffle to win a free passport.

Adventures in Another Land
6:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 16, Young Building
Students will share their study abroad experiences. Light refreshments will be served beforehand.

Dominican Republic Information Session
12:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 17, Drexel Hall lounge
Learn about this new summer program in the Dominican Republic and the new scholarships available.

Oxford Information Session
12:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 18, Drexel Hall lounge
Learn about the summer program in Oxford from the faculty leading the program.

Scotland Information Session
2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 18, Drexel Hall lounge
University of Aberdeen representative Mary Alice Clancy will discuss the student study abroad experience at Salve Regina’s new partner university.


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Student Life
Short-term study abroad programs set for summer 2017
salvetoday Posted On November 9, 2016


Photo: Whangamata, New Zealand, courtesy of Briana Tosado ’17

Salve Regina faculty will lead students to all corners of the globe this summer through short-term study abroad opportunities offered by the Office of International Programs. These popular programs combine academics with hands-on learning, cultural engagement and exploration.

Short-term programs are open to students from all class years and majors who are eager to internationalize their education and expand their worldview. For more information, or to apply, visit the short-term study abroad webpage.

New Zealand: Mid-May to Mid-June, 2017

BIO399: Human and Geographic Impacts on Flora and Fauna in New Zealand and/or GLO399: The Culture of New Zealand: Past, Present and Future, both with Dr. JD Swanson

Information session: 1:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 14, Drexel Hall lounge

Application deadline: Feb. 1, 2017

This program will provide first-hand experiences of the impact humans can have on the native flora and fauna in the diverse geographic landscape of the world’s youngest nation. Students will learn through continuous discussion and instruction from the primary instructor, along with lectures from professionals throughout New Zealand. They will survey the natural flora and fauna of New Zealand, try to identify its respective geographies, and discuss the impacts of the geography and human influences on the flora and fauna and its relation to this genetic diversity.

Ireland: May 27 to June 11, 2017

SOA399: Mercy, Justice and the Sociological Imagination with Dr. Laura O’Toole

NUR475: International Service Learning Clinical and Seminar with Jacqueline Janicki

Information session: 12:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 14, Drexel Hall lounge

Application deadline: Dec. 15

This program offers two tracks – one for nursing majors and one open to all majors – built around overseas experiences and a shared focus on social justice. For all participants, the program is linked to the context of Ireland with a special focus on The Troubles, peace building and political and economic justice issues. Health care and quality of life issues will be used as case studies to explore these issues further and community engagement activities will be cultivated so that students and faculty can contribute to the public good.

Oxford: May 27 to June 24, 2017

ENG324/PELL299: The Literature of Oxford with Dr. Stephen Trainor

HIS/PELL299: Anglo-American Relations with Dr. William Leeman

Information session: 12:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 18, Drexel Hall lounge

Application deadline: Feb. 1, 2017

This program allows students to earn six credits by choosing two courses from a variety of offerings taught by faculty from Salve Regina, St. Clare’s College and Oxford University. The program emphasizes experiential learning, with almost daily trips to Oxford sites such as Port Meadow, Christ Church College and the Eagle and Child pub. Ranging beyond the city and the university, students will travel to London and Bath and will take in a play at an exact replica of the Globe Theater, experiencing drama as it was enjoyed in Shakespeare’s day.

Dominican Republic: June 1 to July 31, 2017

Courses: Culture and Society of the Hispanic Caribbean and Service Learning

Information session: 12:30 Thursday, Nov. 17, Drexel Hall lounge

Application deadline: Dec. 15

This program is intended for – but not limited to – administration of justice, health care administration and management, nursing and social work majors seeking to develop their Spanish language skills and knowledge of the cultures of the Hispanic Caribbean. Students will complete two courses while living with families, enabling them to augment their Spanish skills while enriching the cultural knowledge they gain in the classroom through first-hand experience. Placements will be based on major so that students can participate in an authentic work environment while using and developing their Spanish.


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Faculty/Staff
LoMonaco to discuss research into fan culture
salvetoday Posted On November 8, 2016


Dr. Barbara LoMonaco, vice president for student affairs, will discuss her research into fan culture, with a focus on U2 fans, during a McKillop Library presentation on Thursday, Nov. 10. “Who’s Got a Sharpie? Fan Culture, Applied Anthropology and U2” will be held at 4 p.m. in the library’s special collections room.

LoMonaco’s presentation will examine how members of a group come to influence one another and how majority and minority opinion holders negotiate the implementation of norms.

The presentation is a prelude to LoMonaco’s spring 2017 course Fan Culture, which is cross-listed in the departments of Cultural, Environmental and Global Studies and English and Communications. The course will introduce students to key scholars and theories in the field of fan studies to explore questions such as: How do fans form virtual communities? How has the Internet aided the spread of fan cultures? How does fandom complicate our understanding of media producers and consumers as distinct groups?

LoMonaco earned her B.A. in philosophy, and M.A. and Ph.D. degrees, both in cultural anthropology, from Southern Methodist University. She began her career in higher education in 1996 as professor of anthropology at Transylvania University, where she created the anthropology major.


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Craft fair showcasing talents of University’s artisans
salvetoday Posted On November 8, 2016


The Salve Regina craft fair, scheduled for 3-6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 10 in Ochre Court, will showcase the many talents of the University’s artisans while providing students, faculty and staff with an opportunity to do some holiday shopping right here on campus.

The craft fair will feature:

  • Stained glass from Jason Black
  • Hand-knits, soft toys and small accessories from Rosie Bottari
  • Handmade jewelry from Glenda Duclos
  • Pottery from Jan Goodland-Metz
  • Bubble magnets from Pam Heroux
  • Hand-knitted socks and mittens from Mariann Maida
  • Variety of crafts from Jenn Marshall
  • Handmade signs from Jamie McGuire
  • Sea glass art and jewelry from Colleen Pilat
  • Beaded jewelry from Louise Sullivan
  • Mussel shell decorations, trees and wreaths from Beth Tollas

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Student Life
Panels to explore contemporary issues in gender, sexuality studies
salvetoday Posted On November 7, 2016


Panel discussions on contemporary issues in women, gender and sexuality studies will be offered on Wednesday nights in November as part of a service learning component to WGS100: Introduction to Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies.

Organized by teams of students enrolled in the course, the panels will take place in the McKillop Library atrium and are open to the University community as well as the general public.

Dates, times and topics are as follows:

“Talking about LGBTQ+ Issues”

5 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 9

Speakers from the LGBTQ+ community in Rhode Island and Salve Regina’s Alliance will address different issues in the LGBTQ+ world and take questions from the audience.

“Consent: Let’s Talk”

7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 16

Panelists will discuss consent and sexual assault on college campuses. The event will include representatives from Day One, Rhode Island’s trauma resource center; Dr. Anthony LoPresti, associate professor in the Department of Religious and Theological Studies; and Morgan Raynor, an area coordinator at Salve Regina.

“Baby Hairs and Afros: How Race and Gender Intertwine”

7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 30

Panelists will focus on intersectionality in regard to the experiences of black women within the sphere of feminism. The goal is to shed light on the topic and the history of intersectionality and how it affects black women in their daily lives.

For more information, call Dr. Donna Harrington-Lueker, professor in the Department of English and Communications, at (401) 341-3234.


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Election events include roundtable, watch party, panel discussion
salvetoday Posted On November 4, 2016


With voting just days away, members of the Salve Regina community are invited to participate in a series of events related to Election Day, including a roundtable, watch party and panel discussion.

Election Day roundtable and tweetup

11:45 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 8, McKillop Library special collections room

Join Dr. Jim Ludes, executive director of the Pell Center for International Relations and Public Policy, for a roundtable discussion of the election results as they become available. Roundtables are open to Salve Regina students, faculty and staff, and the Pell Center provides a free lunch. As space is limited, those interested in attending are asked to RSVP to pellcenter@salve.edu.

Election watch party

8-11 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 8, Miley Hall garden level

History will be made on Tuesday evening. Undergraduate students are invited to join the Office of Student Activities for a presidential-themed evening with food and prizes.

Panel discussion of election results

7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 9, Young Building

Pitting a billionaire businessman against the first female candidate nominated for president by a major political party, the campaign has been a wild ride. As the dust settles, join a distinguished panel of scholars and journalists as they try to make sense of the campaign, understand the fissures it revealed in the American body-politic and look ahead to the policy and political challenges waiting for the next administration.

Panelists will include:

  • Karen Bordeleau, retired executive editor, The Providence Journal
  • Ian Donnis, political reporter, Rhode Island Public Radio
  • Robert Hackey, professor, Providence College
  • James Ludes, executive director, Pell Center

Seating is limited and reservations are required. To reserve a seat, visit the Pell Center’s Eventbrite page.


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Faculty/Staff
O’Callaghan to present TEDxNewport talk on “Redesigning Humans”
salvetoday Posted On November 3, 2016


Sean O’Callaghan, assistant professor in the Department of Religious and Theological Studies, will present a talk on “Redesigning Humans” as a featured speaker in TEDxNewport, the local version of the world-famous TED talks, which will be filmed before an invited audience on Saturday, Nov. 5 at the Jane Pickens Theater.

“The technology I will be talking about is technology which is still in its young phase, but which will explode in coming decades, and we need to be aware of where the technology revolution is bringing us,” O’Callaghan said. “Some of it may, indeed, turn out to be science fiction, but much of it will happen as predicted and we need to have plans in place both socially and ethically to embrace the opportunities and confront the challenges.”

O’Callaghan, dean of Salve Regina’s Class of 2019 and a Pell Center faculty fellow, is among the 13 speakers chosen from more than 60 who submitted topics. His proposal on human beings and bio-engineering was selected by TEDx organizers among their top 25 initially and then ultimately among their final 13.

“I have been fascinated by technology and its impact on the human body and mind for several years,” O’Callaghan said. “At first, it all seemed like science fiction; then I realized that places like MIT, Harvard and the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency were investing millions in research into the GRIN technologies – Genetics, Robotics, Information and Nanotechnology.”

O’Callaghan credits people like voice recognition technology inventor Ray Kurzweil, an internationally renowned futurist currently working for Google on Artificial Intelligence (AI), who are at the forefront of heavily funded research into technologies which will radically alter the human mind and our abilities to learn and communicate.

“As I investigated further, I began to see that what appeared to be science fiction is rapidly becoming science fact and there is so much to be explored about these developments in terms of ethics and social implications,” O’Callaghan said.

O’Callaghan, who teaches mainly in the field of world religions, said he introduces his research into his classes often to get students thinking about these issues and viewing religion as something dynamic and relevant. Religion, he said, does have a voice in this debate, as religions will have to speak to a world where technology is rapidly advancing and challenging what it means for us to be human.

“Most religious people believe that we are made in the image of God, so in what many are predicting to be a post-human world, what will religion have to say to society?” he asked.

For more information about TEDxNewport or to connect to the livestream, visit www.tedxnewport.com.


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Athletics
Seahawks place four on all-conference squad
salvetoday Posted On November 3, 2016


Four members of the women’s volleyball team recently received end-of-season accolades from the Commonwealth Coast Conference. Annie Donahue ’20 was named to the first team, Megan Parham ’19 and Cassidy Trablicy ’19 were named to the second team and Samantha Higgins ’18 was named to the third team.

“I’m very excited to see that four girls from this years team made a statement in the CCC,” said head coach Lauren Parsons. “I couldn’t be more proud of the hard work and dedication they have put in to the season. These girls have a great team around them.”

In 86 sets played, Donahue totaled 214 kills for a .334 hitting percentage, while tallying 55 blocks. Her hitting percentage ranked third in the conference, while her 55 blocks ranked seventh.

Parham led the Seahawks and the conference with 479 digs. Her season ranks sixth all-time for total digs and fifth all-time in digs per set (4.79).

Trablicy led the Seahawks with 306 kills, ranking second in the conference. She also notched 251 digs, second best for the Seahawks, and 36 blocks. Her 3.19 kills per set were third best in the conference and she ranked second in total points with 355.

Higgins posted 158 kills, 58 digs and a team-high 78 blocks in 2016. She ranked second in the conference for blocks and blocks per set (.88).


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International Programs sponsoring passport day
salvetoday Posted On November 2, 2016


Members of the Salve Regina community are invited to get their first passport or renew their old one during the Office of International Programs’ passport day, which will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 16 in the Miley Hall executive dining room.

All Salve Regina students who RSVP to studyabroad@salve.edu will be entered into a raffle to have their passport paid for by the Office of International Programs (up to $150).

All required forms will be available during the session, and a representative from the U.S. Postal Service will be on hand to make the process as quick and easy as possible.

Requirements for new passports

  • Proof of U.S. citizenship, which includes one of the following: Previously issued, undamaged and fully valid U.S. passport; certified birth certificate issued by the city, county or state; consular report of birth abroad or certification of birth; naturalization certificate; or certificate of citizenship.
  • Proof of identification, which includes one of the following: Previously issued, undamaged U.S. passport; naturalization certificate; valid driver’s license; current government ID (city, state or federal); or current military ID (military and dependents). Photocopies (front and back) are necessary.
  • Form DS11. Copies will also be available at the event.
  • Two personal checks or money orders (cash and credit cards are not accepted). One $110 check should be made payable to “U.S. Department of State” and one $25 check should be made payable to “U.S. Postal Service.” Anyone needing expedited processing will need to pay additional fees.
  • A photographer will be available for an additional $15 fee (paid to U.S. Postal Service via check), or you may take your own photo using these guidelines.

Requirements for renewal passports

  • First, make sure you are eligible to renew by mail. Check the guidelines.
  • Don’t forget to bring in your old passport. It will be mailed back to you once your new passport has been processed.
  • Form DS82. Copies will also be available at the event.
  • A personal check or money order (cash and credit cards are not accepted). The $110 check should be made payable to “U.S. Department of State.”
  • A photographer will be available for an additional $15 fee (paid to U.S. Postal Service via check), or you may take your own photo using these guidelines.
  • Passport renewals will be mailed to the processing center. The Office of International Programs will provide envelopes and cover the cost of shipping for those who participate in the passport day.

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