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Student Life
Rhode Island Foundation offering travel fellowships for students
salvetoday Posted On January 27, 2016


Students with a yen for travel and adventure have until Friday, Feb. 12 to apply for fellowships through the Michael P. Metcalf Memorial Fund at the Rhode Island Foundation.

Freshmen, sophomores and juniors from Rhode Island can request up to $5,000 for travel in pursuit of self-designed enrichment projects. Established in 1989, the fund has enabled more than 100 students to visit sites from Appalachia to Zaire. Past recipients have performed at a classical music festival in Rome, volunteered at a Costa Rican orphanage and studied improvisational theater in Texas.

The fund’s goal is to broaden student perspectives and enhance personal growth. Permitted uses include travel in the United States and abroad as well as participation in internship and public service programs. Grants cannot be used for standard semester-abroad programs or for post-graduate travel.

Applicants must have been legal residents of Rhode Island for at least the past five years. Applications must include a description of the proposed activities, demonstrate clear purpose and show financial need. Full details are available on the foundation’s website.


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Students invited to join Learning Unlimited program
salvetoday Posted On January 26, 2016


Looking for an opportunity to make a difference and/or complete your required community service hours? Consider joining Learning Unlimited, an educational program that promotes an inclusive learning community at Salve Regina by creating an accessible and welcoming environment for people with developmental disabilities.

Learning Unlimited creates opportunities for undergraduate students and people with developmental disabilities to learn from each other through education, recreation and socialization.

In past years, participants have created a book highlighting the defining moments of their lives, displayed their photographs in a gallery exhibit and produced self-advocacy presentations. This year’s Learning Unlimited Program will focus on wellness.

Students who are interested in Learning Unlimited are encouraged to attend an information session at 6 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 28 in McAuley Hall, Room 105. For more information, contact Michele Banks at michele.banks@salve.edu or (401) 862-0403.


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News
Pell Center screening climate change film
salvetoday Posted On January 25, 2016


“This Changes Everything,” a film directed by Avi Lews and inspired by Naomi Klein’s international nonfiction bestseller of the same name, will be screened at Salve Regina at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 26.

Presented by the Pell Center for International Relations and Public Policy, the film will be shown in the Bazarsky Lecture Hall. Those interested in attending are asked to RSVP through the Pell Center’s Eventbrite page.

“This Changes Everything” presents seven powerful portraits of communities on the front lines of climate change, from Montana’s Powder River Basin to the Alberta Tar Sands, from the coast of South India to Beijing and beyond.

Interwoven with these stories of struggle is Klein’s narration, connecting the carbon in the air with the economic system that put it there. Throughout the film, Klein builds to her most controversial and exciting idea: that we can seize the existential crisis of climate change to transform our failed economic system into something radically better.

For more information, contact the Pell Center at (401) 341-2927 or pellcenter@salve.edu.


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Student Life
Student Activities sponsoring spring Club Rush
salvetoday Posted On January 25, 2016


The Office of Student Activities will sponsor its spring Club Rush from 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 26 in Ochre Court. Club Rush gives students the opportunity to learn more about recognized student organizations and find meaningful ways to become involved in campus activities.

A list of Salve Regina’s clubs and organizations appears below. For club descriptions, visit the Clubs and Organizations page of the Salve Regina website.

  • A Better Tomorrow Fund
  • Accounting and Finance Club
  • Administration of Justice Club
  • AIGA (graphic design)
  • Alliance
  • American Marketing Association
  • American Sign Language Club
  • Applied Technologies Club
  • Art and Art History Guild
  • Best Buddies
  • Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Ocean State
  • Camping Club
  • Campus Activities Board
  • Cheerleading Team
  • Chemistry Club
  • Circle K
  • College Democrats
  • Council for Exceptional Children
  • Cultural and Historic Preservation Society
  • Culture and Civilization Club
  • Dance Marathon
  • Economics and Global Business Club
  • EMT Club
  • English Guild
  • Environmental Club
  • Female Empowerment Organization
  • Film Club
  • Global Citizens Club
  • Group Inspired for Today
  • Gymnastics Club
  • History Club
  • Le Cercle Francais
  • LEAD
  • Mad Batter Baking Club
  • Math Club
  • Model United Nations
  • Mosaic newspaper
  • Multicultural Student Organization
  • Philosophy Club
  • Political Science Club
  • Pre-Med Club
  • Protect Our Wildlife
  • Psychology Club
  • Red Watch Band Club
  • Religious and Theological Studies Club
  • Renewal Bible Study
  • Men’s rugby
  • Salve Music Ensemble Club
  • Salve Regina Investment Fund
  • Salve Regina University Campus Republicans
  • Salve Studios
  • Shotokan Karate Club
  • Social Work Club
  • Spanish Club
  • Special Olympics
  • SRU Dance
  • Stagefright
  • Student Education Association
  • Student Government Association
  • Student Nurse Organization
  • Students for Mercy
  • Study Abroad Student Association
  • Surf Club
  • The Cranky Pancreases
  • The Gentlemen’s Society
  • Trust Fall
  • Volunteers Invested in Reaching and Guiding Others
  • Women’s rugby
  • Willow literary journal
  • WSRU radio

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Athletics
61 named to CCC academic all-conference team
salvetoday Posted On January 25, 2016


Salve Regina has landed 61 student-athletes on the Commonwealth Coast Conference 2015 fall academic all-conference team. The academic all-conference team consists of any starter or significant reserve that has attained at least sophomore status and has maintained an overall minimum GPA of 3.30.

The list includes:

  • Lea Adams ’18, women’s soccer
  • Ielish Barbati ’16, women’s soccer
  • Maggie Borowicz ’16, women’s soccer
  • Courtney Bouchard ’18, women’s soccer
  • Jay Brennan ’17, men’s cross country
  • Scott Brewer ’18, men’s cross country
  • Mary Cain ’16, field hockey
  • Melissa Cappitella ’17, women’s cross country
  • Alexa Cipkas ’18, women’s cross country
  • Alexisse Clinger ’16, field hockey
  • Evan Coose ’18, men’s soccer
  • Emily Cuellar 18, women’s soccer
  • Lea Cure ’17, women’s cross country
  • Nora Donahue ’18, women’s volleyball
  • Richie Finizio ’18, men’s soccer
  • Kerianne Folan ’17, women’s soccer
  • Chrissy Fraga ’16, women’s volleyball
  • Marissa Gagnon ’16, field hockey
  • Francesca Galeazzi ’18, women’s soccer
  • Julie Grant ’16, women’s tennis
  • Julia Grover ’16, field hockey
  • Emma Gruber ’17, women’s tennis
  • Samantha Higgins ’18, women’s volleyball
  • Tara Kellenbarger ’18, women’s volleyball
  • Hannah Lussier ’18, women’s cross country
  • Erica Manchester ’17, women’s soccer
  • Mark Marino ’16, men’s soccer
  • Cristina Marsocci 18, women’s tennis
  • Olivia Maxell ’16, women’s soccer
  • Tori Maxson ’16, women’s cross country
  • Morgan McBrier ’18, women’s soccer
  • Bryan McCormack ’18, men’s soccer
  • Kat Mendes ’17, women’s volleyball
  • Jillian Mosca ’18, field hockey
  • Raine Oesterle ’17, women’s soccer
  • Jackie Ofria ’16, women’s cross country
  • Kevin Onofreo ’17, men’s cross country
  • Christine Pala ’17, women’s soccer
  • Aubrey Palmquist ’16, women’s cross country
  • Megan Parham ’18, women’s volleyball
  • Joseph Pate ’16, men’s soccer
  • Alyssa Perkalis ’18, field hockey
  • Alexis Pike ’16, women’s soccer
  • Raquel Pouliot ’18, women’s soccer
  • Taylor Ricker ’17, women’s cross country
  • Joelle Ross 16, women’s cross country
  • Andrew Sardelli ’18, men’s cross country
  • Lindsey Sasso ’17, women’s soccer
  • Jessie Severino ’18, field hockey
  • Anna Shultz ’16, women’s soccer
  • Leah Siefring ’18, women’s soccer
  • Matthew Sinkewicz ’16, men’s cross country
  • Abigail Tepper ’16, field hockey
  • Francesca Testani ’18, women’s volleyball
  • Sarah Thompson ’17, field hockey
  • Brooke Tolley ’18, field hockey
  • Colin Travassos ’18, men’s cross country
  • Victoria Varone ’17, women’s cross country
  • Lindsey Venuto ’18, field hockey
  • Kasey Walther ’16, women’s tennis
  • Conor Woods ’18, men’s soccer

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News
Winter storm alert: January 2016
salvetoday Posted On January 22, 2016


The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning, which is in effect through 7 a.m. Sunday. The current forecast calls for snow accumulations of 8-12 inches, along with winds gusting up to 55 mph.

Students are asked not to travel unless absolutely necessary and to be mindful of slippery sidewalks and roadways. The University shuttle system will be in operation, but severe weather conditions may cause modifications to the schedule. Students should monitor the message board on the SafeStop mobile application for any changes in shuttle service.

The University will provide ongoing updates through this post, Facebook, Twitter and salve.edu email. If necessary, the University will activate its Salve-Alert text messaging system.

Campus Shuttles

Due to poor road conditions, no on- or off-campus shuttles will run Saturday night.

Snow Shovels

Snow shovels for students are available in the Office of Safety and Security. Students must turn in their Salve Regina ID in order to check out a shovel.

Parking Ban (Newport)

The city of Newport will have a parking ban in effect from 10 p.m. Saturday to 8 a.m. Sunday. Residents may utilize the following parking lots free of charge during the parking ban: Gateway Center, Mary Street lot and Easton’s (First) Beach.

The following streets are designated tow zones for emergency snow removal work:

  • Bellevue Avenue (Kay Street to Bowery Street)
  • Broadway
  • Friendship Street
  • Spring Street
  • Summer Street
  • Thames Street
  • Washington Square
  • West Marlborough Street
  • Van Zandt Avenue (J.T. Connell Memorial Road to Malbone Road)

Parking Ban (Middletown)

The town of Middletown will have a parking ban in effect through 4 p.m. Sunday.

Athletic Events

The men’s and women’s basketball games at Curry College will now start at noon (women) and 2 p.m. (men).

The men’s ice hockey game against Suffolk University (at Portsmouth Abbey School) has been moved from 7:05 p.m. to a 3:40 p.m. start.

Bookstore/McKillop Library

The bookstore and the McKillop Library are closed for the remainder of the day (Saturday).

“Spring Awakening” Auditions

Auditions for the Department of Music, Theatre and Dance’s production of “Spring Awakening,” originally scheduled for Saturday, have been postponed to Sunday, Jan. 31 at 6 p.m. in the Antone Academic Center’s Megley Theatre.

HLC584: Movement, Creativity and Consciousness

The weekend workshop HLC584: Movement, Creativity and Consciousness, scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, has been canceled. The workshop will be rescheduled.

Storm Tips

  • The Office of Safety and Security is open 24/7. The best number to reach them is (401) 341-2325. If you are unable to reach Safety and Security by phone, notify your RA or area coordinator.
  • If you experience a power loss, contact Safety and Security. Emergency crews from National Grid will be on-call during the storm and will restore power as soon as possible.
  • Charge your cell phone ahead of time. In the event of a prolonged power loss, this will ensure that you have cell phone usage.
  • You should never use candles, even if the power goes out.

Important Phone Numbers

  • Safety and Security (24 hours): (401) 341-2325
  • National Grid power outage: (800) 465-1212
  • National Grid gas leak: (800) 640-1595

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Athletics
34 named to NEFC all-conference team
salvetoday Posted On January 22, 2016


The football team has landed a program-best 34 student-athletes on the 2015 New England Football Conference academic all-conference team.

To qualify for the team, a player must have completed three semesters at the same institution with minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0. “Champions on and off the field,” said head coach Kevin Gilmartin. “Having 34 players on the academic all-conference shows the commitment to be the best that these young men are emulating.”

The list includes:

  • Jared Barros ’17
  • Ian Bomely ’18
  • Colin Burke ’17
  • John Burke ’18
  • Chris Caron ’17
  • Joe Cuccia ’16
  • James Dawson ’18
  • Robert Dellorco ’18
  • CJ Dipollino ’18
  • Noah Drake ’17
  • Joey Farrar ’17
  • Ethan Gambale ’17
  • Jake Gelb ’18
  • Andrew Harmon ’18
  • Alex Hulme ’16
  • Danny Ives ’16
  • Kevin Johnston ’17
  • Brad Kelly ’16
  • Emmett Kiernan ’18
  • Alex Leddy ’16
  • Michael Matarredona ’18
  • David Mavilia ’17
  • Danny McDermott ’18
  • Michael McNamara ’16
  • Michael Pagliarini ’17
  • Zakary Rodriguez ’16
  • Garrett Rupe ’17
  • Connor Russo ’18
  • Derrick Sarfo-Darko ’16
  • Juan Usuga ’17
  • Dante Vasi ’18
  • Tom Wagner ’18
  • Tyler Willett ’18
  • Andrew Wisialko ’18

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Faculty/Staff
HR sponsoring yoga classes for faculty and staff
salvetoday Posted On January 21, 2016


Certified instructor Christine Reed will lead hatha yoga classes for faculty and staff throughout the spring 2016 semester. Classes will be held in the Ochre Court library at 5 p.m. Mondays from Jan. 25 through May 2 (no class Feb. 15).

Hatha yoga focuses on breathing, stretching and strengthening to support physical, emotional and spiritual well-being. Participants are encouraged to wear comfortable clothing and bring a yoga mat and blanket (or large towel) to each class.

The cost is $120 for 10 classes, with walk-ins welcome at $15 per session. Cash and checks made payable to Salve Regina University are accepted. A payroll deduction option is also available.

For more information, or to register for the spring yoga program, contact Nancy Escher at (401) 341-2157 or nancy.escher@salve.edu.


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James Mournighan named director of residence life and off campus living
salvetoday Posted On January 20, 2016


James Mournighan has been named director of residence life and off campus living, effective Feb. 8.

Mournighan comes to Salve Regina from Worcester State University, where he has worked in the offices of residence life and student affairs since 2004, serving most recently as assistant director of residence life and housing.

“I am thoroughly excited to have been selected as the new director of residence life and off campus living,” Mournighan said. “I am honored to be part of the Salve family. I hope to foster a living and learning environment, both on and off campus, committed to serving the citizens of Newport and the global community.”

While at Worcester State, Mournighan coordinated the university’s living learning communities and faculty inclusion programs, served as a liaison to the student conduct office and managed other duties in relation to residence security. A Title IX investigator, he reviewed gender-based policy cases.

Mournighan is a graduate of Bridgewater State College (B.S. in psychology) and Worcester State University (M.S. in nonprofit management), and is enrolled in the doctoral program at Northeastern University (Ed.D. in higher education with a concentration in administration).


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Athletics
Women’s track and field names three captains
salvetoday Posted On January 20, 2016


Head coach Matt Hird has named three captains for the 2016 women’s track and field team: Chrissy Fraga ’16, Erin McCarthy ’16 and Aubrey Palmquist ’16.

Fraga holds the school record in the heptathlon, a demanding seven-event mix of throwing, jumping, sprinting, hurdling and distance running spread out over two days. McCarthy, along with Fraga, holds the team 4×100 meter relay record, while Palmquist is the school record holder at 10,000 meters and the 3,000-meter steeplechase.

“These three have shown consistent caring and concern for their teammates, constantly encouraging, motivating and congratulating their sisters,” Hird said. “Erin, Chrissy and Aubrey are also strivers in the classroom, as they are all senior nursing classmates. Balancing practices with the significant time demands of a difficult major like nursing requires dedication and commitment, and they handle those requirements with the same success they show in competition.”

Salve Regina’s first competition is April 2 at the Corsair Classic hosted by the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth.


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