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Saint Michael's in the News - 2006 Archives
What’s Wrong With Cinderella?
By Peggy Orenstein
December 24, 2006
An article from Sunday's New York Times Magazine about the commercialization of girlhood, mentions Saint Michael's College, and quotes Pyschology Professor Sharon Lamb, whose ideas inform much of the piece.
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Banner night for Iola
By Ben Collins
December 23, 2006
Saint Michael’s first-year student Mike Iola was the focus of a story in the Newburyport, Mass. newspaper, the Daily News about his high school basketball career, during which he was his school's first 1000-point scorer. The story also featured Iola's first season on the basketball team at Saint Michael's. Below is an excerpt.
"Iola now plays a pivotal role off the bench after ushering in a good recruiting class. But, as always, he remains humble and focused.
'My minutes are down and I'm more of a role player this year, but that's what I should be. Going into the Northeast 10, I know this is the best, or one of the best leagues in Division II,' he said."
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Sudanese students to benefit from education initiative, '100 Churches Project'
By Anne Clarke Brown
December 18, 2006
An article from the Episcopal News Service mentioned the efforts made by Robert Lair, religious studies instructor at Saint Michael's, who has been working with Sudanese young men in the Burlington area since 2001. Lair is co-director of the New Sudan Education Initiative.
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'Lessons Learned' Highlighted as Global Politics of HIV/AIDS Examined in New Research
December 12, 2006
A national press release from the American Political Science Association highlighted publications of Saint Michael’s political science professors Dr. Michael Bosia and Dr. Patricia Siplon, and Saint Michael's senior Jamila Headley.
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Saint Michael’s College Student Named Finalist for 2006 Vermont Student Citizen
December 4, 2006
A press release from the Vermont Teddy Bear Co., announced Saint Michael’s senior Kate Schnurr as a finalist for the 2006 Vermont Student Citizen Award. According to the release, the winner is awarded $1,000. In addition, a corporate gift of $1,000 is given to the non-profit organization where the student serves, and a $1,000 gift
is given to the institution the student attends. Below is a description
of Schnurr's volunteer efforts.
"The Weston, Connecticut native is an active member of Saint Michael’s campus volunteer organization, MOVE, but her passion lies in the plight of the homeless. Since the second semester of her first year, Schnurr has been instrumental in setting up volunteer opportunities for her peers to interact with those in need."
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AIDS Day comes with warnings
By David McHugh
December 2, 2006
Several Saint Michael's College students were featured in a front-page photograph in the Burlington Free Press as they marched up Church Street in Burlington, Vt., during World AIDS Day. The photo caption read: "The students gathered at the downtown offices of Sen. Patrick Leahy, D-Vt., and Rep. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., to deliver cards of thanks for their efforts and to pressure them to keep their promises to fight AIDS."
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University Press Book Selection: Recounting the Seasons: Poems, 1958-2005 By John Engels
English Professor John Engels’ book, Recounting the Seasons: Poems, 1958-2005, was picked as one of the University Press Books Selected for Public and Secondary School Libraries by the AAUP. It received a rating of "Outstanding" by members of the 2006 University Press Books Committee. "Outstanding" titles are defined as having exceptional editorial content and subject matter. They are essential editions to most library collections.
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101 Smart Revenue Generators (and Money-saving Ideas)
By University Business Staff
December 2006
Saint Michael's College was cited in University Business about its summer use of residence halls, classrooms, and other facilities on campus to host conferences for many groups and organizations. The College was given an outstanding review by the magazine:
"This past summer, over 2,000 conferees got excellent accommodations, including air-conditioning, suite-style housing, linens, shampoo, soap, internet hookup, WiFi, a pool, work-out rooms, and a summer theater."
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By Kate Mooney '09
December 1, 2006
Saint Michael’s sophomore Kate Mooney had her editorial, “Time to extend AIDS treatment,” printed on the Opinion page of the Burlington Free Press. The opening paragraph reads:
“With the passing of Thanksgiving comes the long-awaited holiday season when families gather to share meals, gifts, and each other’s company. As children anxiously count down the 24 days until Christmas, perhaps we should also count the 25,000 children who will die of AIDS in those same 24 days.”
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By Mariana Lamaison Sears
November 23, 2006
Louis Giancola, adjunct professor in the Teaching English for Speakers of Other Languages graduate program at Saint Michael's, was featured in a Burlington Free Press story about the Thanksgiving potluck dinner he organized. The meal was held at Saint Michael's College Sloane Hall in Fort Ethan Allen for the immigrants and refugees who are studying English at Vermont Adult Learning. Giancola has been hosting the dinner for the past 12 years.
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Vermont Psychological Association Award Announcement
November 17, 2006
A press release from the Vermont Psychological Association announced an award presented Nov. 10 to Saint Michael’s psychology professor, Dr. Ron Miller, for Outstanding Contributions to the Field of Academic Psychology in Vermont 2006.
-----------------------------------------------------------------Crowds camp out for new PlayStation
By Lauren Ober
November 17, 2006
Saint Michael's sophomores Artie Dionisio and Mike Sugrue appeared in a Burlington Free Press story about the crowds waiting in line at the Williston, Vt. Best Buy for the limited release of the Sony PlayStation 3. The students camped out overnight and had food brought to them from friends.
-----------------------------------------------------------------St. Michael's Mindich named Prof of the Year
November 16, 2006
The Burlington Free Press published the announcement that Dr. David Mindich, professor of journalism and mass communication, had been named the 2006 Vermont Professor of the Year by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and the Council for the Advancement and Support of Education (CASE).
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By Jill Fahy
November 16, 2006
A story about Saint Michael's senior Jamila Headley winning a coveted Rhodes scholarship ran on the front page of the Burlington Free Press. Headley, a worldwide volunteer, was among the select few nationwide who were chosen to receive this award, and is the second Rhodes Scholar from Saint Michael's College.
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SMC Men's Hoop On The Rebound?
WCAX Evening News
November 13, 2006
The men's basketball team at Saint Michael's was featured in the local television news talking about the start of a promising season.
-----------------------------------------------------------------Raising Awareness About Homelessness
WCAX Evening News
November 13, 2006
The local television news aired a story about Saint Michael’s student efforts to bring awareness to the plight of the hungry, highlighting their five-day participation in The Shack project located in the middle of campus.
-----------------------------------------------------------------Improving International Studies in Vermont
WCAX Evening News
November 6, 2006
The local television news station, WCAX-TV, covered a story on Saint Michael’s President Marc vanderHeyden hosting the Vermont Council on World Affairs gathering of 15 college presidents in the Saint Michael’s International Commons Building. They met for a Higher Education Summit on International Education.
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Telegenic Terror
By Elisabeth Crean
November 8, 2006.
The weekly newspaper Seven Days featured a review of the Saint Michael’s theater department’s production of “Cat’s Paw,” directed by Professor Cathy Hurst. The reviewer noted the talents of the student actors and also mentioned that the set and use of live video "enhanced the intensity of the storytelling."
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Dr. Sharon Lamb, professor of psychology, has had her latest book selected for entry in the 11th Annual Books for a Better Life Award. Her co-authored book, Packaging Girlhood: Rescuing our Daughters from Marketers’ Schemes, is one of five books in the childcare/parenting category (along with Tim Russert’s Wisdom of Our Fathers) that was selected from over 450 submissions in nine categories. On Feb. 26, 2007, book industry leaders will gather at the Millennium Broadway Hotel in New York City to name the winner at a reception and awards ceremony to benefit the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. Lamb also appeared in the following two news stories:
Ultimately, parents must police kids' MySpace use
By Barbara Meltz, Globe Staff
November 6, 2006
An article in the Boston Globe quoted Dr. Sharon Lamb discussing the pros and cons of the popular site, MySpace, and its effect on youth. 
Facing the facts of life
BY Pat Burson
November 6, 2006
Dr. Sharon Lamb was cited in Newsday talking about the impact of the media on youth perceptions of sexuality.
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By Terri Hallenbeck
November 4, 2006
Dr. Robert Letovsky, associate professor and chair of business administration and accounting, was cited in a Burlington Free Press news story on the television election advertisements regarding the Vermont candidates for the U.S. House.
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Turning in or out?
Elyse Rosenberg/Correspondent
November 2, 2006
Dr. David Mindich, professor of journalism and mass communication, was cited in this student newspaper at Rutgers University, talking about his often quoted book, Tuned Out: Why Americans Under 40 Don't Read the News.
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Cosy cafe coming to the Kingdom
by Suzanne Podhaizer
October 25, 2006
Michael Bosia, political science professor, was quoted in an article in the Seven Days newspaper about a restaurant he will be opening next spring with other individuals.
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Education Week Commentary
By Sharon Lamb & Lyn Mikel Brown
October 25, 2006
Dr. Sharon Lamb, psychology professor, co-authored a commentary on the effects of music and the media on teenagers. The article appeared in Education Week.
-----------------------------------------------------------------Knights break through
By John A. Fantino
October 25, 2006
An article in the Burlington Free Press featured the Northeast-10 Conference victory made by the Saint Michael's men's soccer team - the first such victory ever for the Purple Knights. Below is an excerpt from the story.
"Glenn Sherman has piled up eight goals this season and 28 during his four-year career on the St. Michael's College men's soccer team. ...
The Arlington native buried the final shot of a penalty kick shootout to propel the Purple Knights past the University of Massachusetts Lowell and stamp the program's first NE-10 tournament victory. ...
'This was the biggest goal of my career, without a doubt, said Sherman.'"
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USA Collegiate MTB National Championships - NE
October 20-22, 2006
Saint Michael’s Katelyn Parhiala (senior history major from Lexington, Mass.) came in second at the National Championships in the wild world of mountain biking in New Mexico. Her accomplistments were posted on the Web site, cyclingnews.com.
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Event to explore spiritual afterlife
By Carrie A. Moore
Saturday, October 21, 2006
Dean of the College Jeff Trumbower was featured in this Utah newspaper, which gave an account of his participation in a conference at the University of Utah on “Hell and its Afterlife.”
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Colleges must imbue students with hunger for news
October 12, 2006
Dr. David Mindich, professor of journalism and mass communications, spoke at a journalism conference on youth interest in news coverage at Plattsburgh State University in New York. A story in the Press Republican covered the event and referenced Mindich saying that "young people are as literate and intelligent as ever before."
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WPTZ 6 p.m. News features journalism professor
October 11, 2006
Dr. Traci Griffith, assistant professor of journalism and mass communication, was interviewed on the local television news about the media coverage of a missing University of Vermont student. National media have flooded into the area and the coverage has become non-stop on cable TV.
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October 11, 2006
Dr. Sharon Lamb, psychology professor, spoke about her Saint Michael’s class and Halloween costumes on WCAX, a local television news station. She referenced her new book that she co-authored about the effects of marketing on girlhood.
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October 3, 2006
Dr. Bill Grover, professor of political science, was interviewed on the way to class by the local television news station, WCAX, about the plagiarism issue surfacing in the Martha Rainville campaign for Congress.
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It’s All About the Money
John P. Gregg
October 1, 2006
Economics Professor Herb Kessel and his study The Pulse of Vermont, done with Sociology Professor Vince Bolduc, is cited in an article about living expenses in the state. The story ran in The Valley News.
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By Sally Pollak
October 1, 2006
Robert Lair, religious studies instructor, is working with Sudanese young men in a project to bring schools to southern Sudan. The program was written up in an article in the Burlington Free Press, which also contained a photograph of the local participants, and a poem by anthropology department chair, Dr. Adrie Kusserow.
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By Candace Page
September 30, 2006
Dr. Doug Facey, biology professor, hosted a conference on the current state of Lake Champlain, which was reported in the Burlington Free Press and was also covered by the local television news station, WPTZ-TV.
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Do thin models warp girls' body image?
By Nanci Hellmich
September 26, 2006
Dr. Sharon Lamb, professor of psychology, was cited in this USA Today article on body image.
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Tracking the Teenage Path to News
By Leann Frola
September 22, 2006
Dr. David Mindich, professor of journalism and mass communication, was quoted in this article about a survey on high school students and their consumption of online news. Mindich is the author of Tuned Out: Why Americans Under 40 Don't Follow the News.
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Fine arts professor interviewed on National Catholic Reporter Podcast
September 2006
Dr. Terryl Kinder, visiting distinguished visiting professor of fine arts at Saint Michael's, was featured in a podcast interview with The National Catholic Reporter. She talked about Cistercian architecture and spirituality. Click here to download and listen to this fascinating piece.
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By John A. Fantino
September 22, 2006
A story in the Burlington Free Press highlighted the accomplishments of Saint Michael's men's soccer coach, Wade Jean. Jean joined the College in January. Read an excerpt from the article below.
"Jean has wasted no time making an impact at St. Michael's. The Purple Knights are 6-1-2, the best start in the program's 46-year history. ...
'It's unbelievable what's he's done with the program,' SMC senior striker Glenn Sherman said. 'He's changed our mentality 100 percent. To tell you the truth, it makes me wish I was a freshman again.'"
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Saint Michael's College featured in CSO College Center eNews
September 20, 2006
The M.O.V.E. (Mobilization of Volunteer Efforts) program at Saint Michael's was depicted in a recent eNews edition put out by the CSO College Center. The organization provides information on outreach, recruitment, and retention programs at colleges nationwide.
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Wompatuck Whatchamacallit Collegiate Mountain Bike Race
September 17, 2006
The Saint Michael’s cyclists have been performing well at meets at home and elsewhere. This Web site acknowledged their hard work. Below is an excerpt.
"There's something in the water at St. Michael's College in Vermont, where fast mountain bikers get dispatched regularly to shatter the collegiate categories. Today it was semi-pro racer, Dan Hock, who pushed a steadily accelerating pace to shed the field from the start.
'I figured I should get the hole-shot before the gate and then if I could hold it, I'd just go at a moderate pace," said Hock.'"
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Candidates use economic anxiety to galvanize voters
By Darren M. Allen
September 17, 2006
A study on Vermonters and the quality of life, conducted by Saint Michael’s professors, Herb Kessel and Vince Bolduc, was cited extensively in this Times Argus article.
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September 12, 2006
The Burlington Free Press displayed the newest listing of inductees into the New England Basketball Hall of Fame. Four people with Saint Michael's College connections were among those who will be inducted in a ceremony that will take place on October 6, 2006 at the University of Rhode Island. The four inductees are listed below.
Division II men's player: Dick Falkenbush, St. Michael's College
Division II women's coach: Sue Duprat, St. Michael's College
Prep school player: Peter Cragan, Assumption Prep and St. Michael's College
Vermont high school boys players: Bernie Cieplicki, Rice Memorial
-----------------------------------------------------------------Gain smarts, not weight
By Michelle Edelbaum
September 12, 2006
This edition of the Burlington Free Press contained a tabloid-shaped insert about health. One of the articles featured college dining halls and used Saint Michael’s Green Mountain Dining Room for the photo illustrations. Food service director Hank Strashnick was quoted in the article. Below is the excerpt.
"Hank Strashnick, director of dining services at St. Michael's College in Colchester said that the college and many other institutions now offer meal plans that give students points to spend at their discretion at several on-campus locations. St. Michael's also extended its operating hours."
-----------------------------------------------------------------WCAX 6 p.m. News features the Saint Michael's College staged reading of “The Guys”.
September 11, 2006
The local news out of Burlington aired a short story about Saint Michael's students performing the staged reading of “The Guys,” a play by Anne Nelson that depicts the lives of four firefighters who perished on 9/11 in the World Trade Center. The performance was held at the Saint Michael's College Robert E. Sutton Fire and Rescue Station.
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September 7, 2006
Political Science Professor Bill Grover was quoted in this news story about the possible results of Vermont's primaries.
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Dr. Sharon Lamb, professor of psychology, recently appeared in three news stories:
Saint Michael's psychology professor interviewed on Vermont Public Radio’s “Switchboard” program
September 7, 2006
Host Fran Stoddard interviewed Lamb about her book, discussing with her about the commercialization of girlhood, and what it means for girls' images of themselves.
Where the Girls Are
St. Mike's prof Sharon Lamb looks at pink culture, and sees red
by Margot Harrison
September 6, 2006
The weekly newspaper Seven Days featured a story on Lamb and her book, Packaging Girlhood Rescuing Our Daughters from Marketers’ Schemes.
“Dangerous dolls?
Psychologists push back against market forces and products that sexualize young girls.”
By Laurie Meyers
September 2006
The Monitor on Psychology quoted Lamb in this story about the effects of commercial marketing on girlhood.
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By Eve Thorsen
September 2, 2006
An article in the Burlington Free Press showcased the artistic talents of two fine arts professors at Saint Michael's - Lance Richbourg, emeritus professor, and Will Mentor. The story also mentioned the exhibition of a series of paintings by Richbourg, which is on display through Sept. 21 in the McCarthy Arts Center Gallery.
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August 31, 2006
Saint Michael's President Marc vanderHeyden was on a live broadcast of Vermont Public Radio’s “Switchboard” program with host Fran Stoddard. He talked about the progress that has been made at the College under his tenure, as well the College's future. He will be stepping down after this academic year.
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August 29, 2006
The WCAX evening news aired a story about Saint Michael’s response to the devastation caused in New Orleans by Hurricane Katrina and the College's ability to raise to $200,000 in funds to help. Reporter Alex Martin interviewed Patrick Gallivan, director of alumni and parent relations; Heidi St. Peter, director of MOVE (student volunteer services), and the Rev. Brian Cummings, SSE, director of Edmundite campus ministry. Below is a quote from Gallivan about why the College felt it was important to provide assistance.
"It's really a way for us as an institution, it really is the mission in motion... it's what we're about as a college, a Catholic college, is really spreading that mission. And using our hearts, our hands and our mind to dig in where we need to."
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Journalism professor interviewed on WDEV 96.1FM/550AM
August 24, 2006
Dr. David Mindich, professor of journalism and mass communication, was on Anthony Polina’s Equal Time radio show. The topic was Mindich’s resolution, passed by the National Journalism Educators Association at the national convention this month, which advocates freedom of the press.
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August 17, 2006
In a television news segment about higher education in Vermont and its views by two state opponents running for the U.S. Senate, Saint Michael's alumna Jessica Bassett '05 was quoted about the different jobs college students undertake upon graduation.
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By Dan McLean
August 20, 2006
The Special Events Office at Saint Michael's was featured in a story in the Burlington Free Press about the use of the College's dorms during the summer. Each year, the office arranges for various groups to stay on campus and use the College's facilities for a small fee. Below is an excerpt from the story.
"Roughly 2,000 people in 16 groups, ranging from the Vermont Quilt Festival to the BMW Motorcycle Owner Association, stayed at St. Michael's College this summer, said Mark Litchfield, assistant director of the Conference and Special Events Office.
St. Mike's guests pay $20 to $53 per night, helping generate about $230,000 in profits for the college this summer, he said. The nicest accommodations at the college are air-conditioned suite-style housing.
'We try to make them as hotel-like as possible,' Litchfield said of the fancier student dorms. 'We make the beds when they come in. We supply shampoos. We add those amenities.'"
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August 17, 2006
Lance Richbourg, professor emeritus of fine arts, was a panelist on Vermont Public Radio’s “Switchboard” program. The topic was about the enjoyment of art, from experts' points of view.
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MSNBC airs interview with psychology professor
August 14, 2006
Dr. Sharon Lamb, professor of psychology, appeared on MSNBC live to talk about the new Sesame Street character.
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By Jill Fahy
August 12, 2006
A story in the Burlington Free Press depicted the issues encountered when Dr. Nick Clary, professor of English, prepared to fly out of a London airport after attending a meeting of the International Shakespeare Association. Because of the recent increased security measures, Clary had a dozen years' worth of work confiscated, saved on three thumb-sized flash drives. However, they were not discarded and are en route to a baggage claim check in Baltimore. Below is a quote from Clary who nonetheless appreciated the actions taken to secure the safety of passengers.
"'I think the British security crew did a tremendous job,' Clary said. 'To know that all this security was happening, while it may have begun as annoying, ended up as very comforting.'"
UPDATE on August 17, 2006: The Burlington Free Press interviewed Clary a few days later about his research. Clary was still waiting for the return of his files and said he didn't expect to see them again. However, he added that everything was backed up on his home computer.
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By Sharon Lamb and Lyn Mikel Brown
August 10, 2006
Dr. Sharon Lamb, professor of psychology, co-wrote an article that appeared in the Boston Globe about a new female character on the PBS television show, "Sesame Street."
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for anti-press policies
By Jill Fahy
August 10, 2006
Dr. David Mindich, professor of journalism and mass communication, was featured in a front-page story in the Burlington Free Press about a resolution he authored that champions freedom of the press. The resolution was passed by the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication. Below is a quote from a professor in Missouri that explains the resolution's impact.
"'This is a statement that puts the largest journalism education association in the world on record as supporting the nation's press,' said Wayne Wanta, a professor at the University of Missouri."
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Isn't she special? Packaging girlhood.
By Sharon Lamb and Lyn Mikel Brown
August 10, 2006
Dr. Sharon Lamb, professor of psychology, co-wrote in article that appeared in the Christian Science Monitor about girlhood and adolescence.
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Selma youth get glimpse at bigger picture
By Tammy Leytham
August 9, 2006
A story appeared in the Selma Times-Journal about the work of Neil Callahan ’78, former president of the Saint Michael's College Alumni Association, who hosted young people from Selma, Ala., in his home in Burlington, Vt. so they could enjoy several Vermont activities, and attend Saint Michael’s soccer camp.
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By Pamela Polston
August 9, 2006
The weekly newspaper Seven Days featured a review of My Way, a production by the Saint Michael's Playhouse. The reviewer noted the stellar local instrumentalists in the ensemble and found the cast's costumes to be "period-perfect."
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August 8, 2006
Dr. David Mindich, professor of journalism and mass communication, was interviewed live on Vermont Public Radio regarding a resolution he wrote that was passed by the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication at their national convention in San Francisco last week.
The resolution, titled “A Motion to Object to the Bush Administration’s Anti-Press Policies and Practices,” states that “…it has come to pass that the current administration has engaged in a number of practices and has enacted a series of severe and extraordinary policies that attack the press specifically and by extension, democracy itself."
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August 7, 2006
Dr. Edward Mahoney, professor and chair of religious studies, and director of graduate theology, was interviewed on the evening news about a theology student's return to her home in the Middle East, where violence and conflict there continues. Mahoney was quoted about the student's plans to teach troubled kids in Bethlehem. Below is his citation.
"I think she's bringing back home different perspectives on theology, on the church, ministry and she'll bring that to her students she's teaching in school, as well as adults and priests she'll be working with in parishes."
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The "Early Show" interviews a psychology professor
August 7, 2006
Dr. Sharon Lamb, professor of psychology, appeared on a live segment of the CBS “Early Show” on network TV (locally, Channel 3) to talk about her new book, her seventh, Packaging Girlhood: Rescuing Our Daughters from Marketers’ Schemes, due out this month from St. Martin’s Press.
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Roommates, noise top dorm woes
By Katie Rooney
August 2, 2006
Dr. David Landers, associate professor of psychology, was quoted in an article distributed by Gannett News Service about first-year students adapting to dorm life. Below is Landers' citation, which provides a helpful tip for incoming students.
"David Landers, director of the student resource center at Saint Michael's College in Colchester, Vt., says another common mistake he often notices with freshmen is over packing. His advice: Students should lay out all of the things they want to bring and then only take half.
'We'll see cars pulling into the parking lot on the first day and it looks like they have four years worth of stuff,' he says."
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By Sally Pollak
July 30, 2006
A story in the Burlington Free Press focused on the Saint Michael's Fire and Rescue Squad, an organization run by 49 students and alumni volunteers who serve Chittenden County. The piece highlighted memorable experiences of some of the staff as well as the new joint location for the squad that opened last fall. Below is an excerpt that emphasizes the student members' remarkable qualities.
"Not far beyond their own childhoods, they seem to possess maturity, competence and composure beyond their years. If they've seen kids die, they've also saved them through CPR. They know to act now, reflect later."
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By Brent Hallenbeck
July 20, 2006
The Burlington Free Press featured a review of Steel Magnolias, a production by the Saint Michael's Playhouse. The reviewer praised the dynamics of the cast, saying the actors had "few weaknesses."
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Theatre Review: Steel Magnolias in Colchester
By Connie Meng
July 20, 2006
North Country Public Radio aired a review of Steel Magnolias, a production by the Saint Michael's Playhouse. The reviewer labeled the show "very funny" and noted that it provided "a solid evening of good theatre."
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Getting 'Daily' dose of news
By Brian Morelli
July 18, 2006
Dr. David Mindich, professor of journalism, was cited in the Iowa City Press Citizen, offering comment on the television program, "The Daily Show with Jon Stewart." Below is one of his quotes.
"'Everyone in the news media is looking at Jon Stewart's show and taking lessons from it,' said David Mindich, a professor of journalism at St. Michael's College in Vermont.
Mindich recently published the book 'Tuned Out: Why Americans Under 40 Don't Follow the News.' Citing Pew Research, Mindich said the average age of nightly news viewers has risen from 50 to 60 in the past 10 years."
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Publishers Weekly
Book Review
July 17, 2006
Publishers Weekly gave Dr. Sharon Lamb, professor of psychology, a starred review for her new book, Packaging Girlhood: Rescuing Our Daughters from Marketers' Schemes
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By Sally Pollak
July 16, 2006
Dr. David Mindich, professor of journalism, was cited in a story in the Burlington Free Press about the 75th birthday of a locally-owned Vermont radio station. Below is his quote.
"'There's been a lot written recently about the increased use of programming from a central office, which sounds a lot like programming everywhere else in the country,' said David Mindich, a professor in the journalism and mass communications department at St. Michael's College in Colchester. 'The importance of locally owned and operated radio is that it preserves your local community and protects your local community.'"
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5 questions - Justin Foy
By Melanie Asmar
July 12, 2006
Junior Justin Foy was interviewed in the New Hampshire paper, the Concord Monitor, about the scientific studies he is conducting this summer with the aid of a $3,000 summer grant. Below is an excerpt.
(CM)"'What's the end-product of your research?'
(JF) 'We want to use these sulfoxides for other organic synthesis, which can be used in pharmaceuticals.'
(CM) 'How did you get into chemistry?'
(JF) 'I've always been interested in science, and I was initially interested in biology, like in high school. . . . Chemistry seemed like a logical step to take because in order to understand biology, you need to know chemistry.'"
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By Susan Green
July 12, 2006
The weekly newspaper Seven Days featured a story about the new 501-page book by Dr. Robert Niemi, associate professor of English. The book is titled History in the Media: Film and Television.
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By Jernigan Pontiac
July 5, 2006
A column in the weekly newspaper Seven Days recounted an alumnus' reunion weekend experience at Saint Michael's, and ended the story with his intent to propose to his girlfriend, who is also a graduate of the College.
"'I guess it's a big weekend for you," I said, as I pulled to a stop in front of Nectar's and shifted into park. 'You all set? You got the ring, the speech, the location? This is all crucial, you know.'
'Oh, I'm as set as I'll ever be. I've been planning this for months.'
As Manuel paid me the fare I asked, 'Why here?'
'It couldn't be anyplace else,' he replied. From the steady look in his eyes, I could tell he had no doubts -- not just about this weekend, but about his choice of a life partner. 'We met at St. Mike's, and that's where we fell in love. So I'm hoping Vermont will work a little of its magic for me one more time.'"
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Theater reviews: Cookin' at the Cookery and The Pirates of Penzance
By Elisabeth Crean
June 28-July 5, 2006
The weekly newspaper Seven Days featured a review of The Pirates of Penzance, a production by the Saint Michael's Playhouse. The reviewer focused on the "seaworthy performances," and labeled the production "a frigate-full of fun."
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By Jean Marie Angelo
June 2006
Chief Information Officer Bill Anderson was cited extensively in the June 2006 issue of University Business Magazine about the implementation and use of multimedia technology on the Saint Michael's campus. He explains how the College's information technology (IT) support system is becoming better and faster. Below is an excerpt from the story.
"Bill Anderson, CIO at Saint Michael's College (Vt.), helped form an AV team in January 2003 after an IT departmental reorganization.
'One of the mandates was to do a better job of support,' he says. At the same time, Anderson was tapped to help develop a multiyear classroom renovation plan with the end goal of installing new technology on a systematic basis. The college, which enrolls 1,900 students, currently has 50 percent of its 90 classrooms outfitted with at least overhead projectors, PCs, DVD/VCRs, visualizers, and an AV control panel built into a podium. A subset of classrooms also has interactive whiteboards.
The final plan: A three-year, $3.5 million project that called for upgrading as many classrooms as possible, explains Anderson.
It was important that the AV upgrades coincide with improved support; otherwise the changes would frustrate teachers and staff rather than help them do their jobs better."
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Lost Nation perseveres
Some theaters are troubled while others thrive
June 30, 2006
An article in the Times Argus told the story of the financial struggles that have been plaguing some of the professional theaters in Vermont. Chuck Tobin, producing artistic director of Saint Michael's Playhouse, is quoted in the story talking about the great success the Playhouse has seen with its summer productions. Below is an excerpt.
"'Everything is going gangbusters,' said Chuck Tobin, producing artistic director of St. Michael's Playhouse, an Equity company in Colchester. 'I almost feel guilty, while other theaters are in trouble. Last year's sales were up 50 percent from the previous year; they're up 25 percent already this year.'
St. Mike's, like virtually every theater, suffered after 9/11, as people were more careful with their spending. But, according to Tobin, ticket sales and contributions have increased steadily ever since."
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June 28 and June 29, 2006
The Saint Michael’s Playhouse production of The Pirates of Penzance was featured in a radio piece Wednesday afternoon and Thursday morning on Vermont Public Radio, 107.9 FM.
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By Connie Meng
June 22, 2006
North Country Public Radio aired a review of The Pirates of Penzance, a production by the Saint Michael's Playhouse. The reviewer called the show "rousing" and also noted its strong ensemble cast.
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Summer takes stageBy Brent Hallenbeck
June 22, 2006
The Burlington Free Press featured a review of The Pirates of Penzance, a production by the Saint Michael's Playhouse. The review highlighted the production as being "a silly, fluffy, frothy bit of musical fun."
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Classical Radio features Saint Michael's Playhouse production
June 18, 2006
WCVT 101.7fm Classical Radio of Vermont did a feature story on Saint Michael’s Playhouse production of The Pirates of Penzance as part of their “Vermont Notes” program, hosted by Linda Ratdke.
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Honoring Warriors From Both the Past and the Present
By Gretchen Ruethling
June 10, 2006
Photos by Jerald Swope, assistant professor of journalism, are featured in this article in the New York Times documenting the ninth annual Crazy Horse Ride from Nebraska to South Dakota.
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St. Michael's College recognized for its fund-raising skills
By Jill Fahy
June 8, 2006
A story in the Burlington Free Press depicts the success of the Visions Campaign at Saint Michael's reaching its goal of raising $52 million for financial aid, student life programs, and more. Below are quotes from Anne Hansen, Saint Michael's Vice President of Institutional Advancement, and her executive assistant, Carol More.
"'Some of the most moving experiences weren't about the huge gifts," [Anne] Hansen said, recalling one graduate who gave $20 despite hard economic times. She also remembered an in-coming freshman who made out a $20 check, calling it 'an investment in his future.'
Carol More, Hansen's executive assistant, was called on in the final days of the campaign to solicit donors by phone. Caught up in the excitement, More and the rest of Hansen's team dedicated most of their spare time to calling alumni and other potential donors.
'I had a cramp in my hand from holding the phone in one hand as I was writing with my right hand," More said. "There's always a tension at the end of a campaign as you're nearing a goal and haven't quite made it.'"
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Saint Michael's named in ELL Outlook article
May/June 2006
An article about English language learners in the electronic journal, ELL Outlook, mentioned Saint Michael’s and the U.S. Dept. of Education-funded grant program (VT Consortium for Language and Academics) as a solution to the problem of educating English Language Learners in rural K-12 schools. The journal is a major resource for K-12 ESL teachers.
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Writer to lead association of sports journalists
Staff Report
May 17, 2006
Mike Donoghue, long-time adjunct professor of journalism, was elected president of the National Sportscasters and Sportswriters Association. Donoghue is also an award-winning writer at the Burlington Free Press.
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Twins invest in soccer-playing future
By Emily Guziak
May 12, 2006
Linda Donahue, Information Specialist in the Office of Institutional Advancement has twin sons who, in the family's philanthropic spirit, chose to have a birthday of giving rather than receiving gifts.
"Toys can be lost, but 99 acres of grass and dirt are here to stay. That's the prediction of 9-year-old soccer player Kevin Donahue of Essex who, along with his twin brother, Liam, recently donated $150 to the Tree Farm Recreational Facility."
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May 11, 2006
By Senator Patrick Leahy
"President vanderHeyden has had a steady hand on the tiller and a clear vision in navigating the college's course. On his watch, St. Michael's College and its students have seen growth, improvement, accomplishment and recognition, both nationally and locally. The college's continued dedication to social responsibility has been directly influenced by President vanderHeyden's work to preserve the core Catholic values instituted by the college's Edmundite founders."
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By Jill Fahy
May 10, 2006
"Michael Hayden's nomination this week as CIA director might be controversial in Washington, D.C., but the four-star Air Force general has plenty of support from his former colleagues at St. Michael's College."
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Boston College Law School Founder's Medal Recipients Announced
May 9, 2006
A Saint Michael's trustee, Dr. John Neuhauser has been named one of three winners of the BC Law School Founder’s Medal. Read below for a brief description of Neuhauser.
"Dr. Neuhauser is currently a trustee at Saint Michael's College as well as a trustee of all of the mutual funds of the Columbia Group (Bank of America). He is a former director of Saucony, Inc., founding member of the Board of Governors of the Boston College Club, and former director of Interactive Media Solutions and of SkillSoft Corporation. He has been a member of the Board of Governors of Beta Gamma Sigma, Board of Directors of AACSB, chairman of the International Marketing Institute, corporator of Emerson Hospital, chairman of Trinity Mental Health Services, and member of the Executive Committee of the Boston Management Consortium.
Dr. Neuhauser enjoys participating in sports and has completed the Boston Marathon seven times, but given his chance would prefer to garden and walk slowly in Vermont."
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Math Does Matter in Analog Chip Design
By Dr. Tom Lee
April / May 2005 issue of Chip Design Magazine
"Another example of mathematics-based design is reported by Joanna Ellis-Monaghan, a math professor at St. Michael’s College in Vermont. She has successfully cast some fundamental chip-layout and partitioning problems as graph-theory problems. Graph theory is a field of mathematics that is concerned with the connectivity of large networks. Formal techniques in this field can determine optimal connections and-in general-a systematic framework for dealing with massive network topologies."
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St. Mike's president vanderHeyden to step down in '07
By David Gram, Associated Press Writer
May 5, 2006
The following quote from the Boston Globe described President vanderHeyden's leave and the widespread community appraisal of his success at enhancing Saint Michael's.
"'I find that when I tell people these days that I graduated from St. Michaels, they know where it is and what it does,' said Sen. Patrick Leahy, D-Vt. 'Marc has made sure that St. Michaels has kept its Catholic values and sense of social responsibility, coupled with the best of academic achievement. I'm proud of him and I'm proud of the college.'
University of Vermont President Daniel Fogel said in an interview that Marc and Dana vanderHeyden have been 'a tremendous pair of colleagues over there, who have been devoted not only to St. Michael's and liberal arts ... but have infused that with tremendous caring for the people who are St. Michael's -- above all the students.'"
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Startling Admissions: when it comes to attracting students, colleges are spotlighting far more than academics
By Jennifer Gill
May 2006
Marketing Director Anne Conaway Peters is quoted in a story featuring Saint Michael's College and the growing trend of marketing appeal infused into the college admissions process.
"The undergraduate admission page on the Web site of Saint Michael’s College in Colchester, Vt., features the usual assortment of information important to would-be freshmen: academics, financial aid, details on how to arrange a campus tour and apply to the school. Scroll down a bit further and you’ll find something else — a picture of four undergrads decked out in ski gear and snowboards promoting the college’s Ski & Ride Program. Through the wildly popular program, launched two years ago, all of Saint Michael’s 1,900 students receive a free season pass to Smugglers’ Notch, a ski resort 50 miles from campus. The school even throws in free bus rides to 'Smuggs' on weekends. 'It has tremendous marketing appeal,' says Anne Conaway Peters, director of marketing at Saint Michael’s. 'We make sure all our prospective students know about it.'"
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By Dan McLean
April 30, 2006
"Hundreds of students from Vermont's colleges planned to sleep in a field on Vermont 15 across from St. Michael's College on Saturday night to bring attention to two decades of fighting in northern Uganda.
Inspired by a documentary they saw two weeks ago, "Invisible Children: Rough Cut," the students focused their attention on a rebel group -- the Lord's Resistance Army -- that has abducted thousands of children and forced them to fight."
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Alumni volunteers in New Orleans
April 26, 2006
Angela Aja, assistant director for alumni and parent relations, in New Orleans for volunteer service along with 12 Saint Michael’s alumni, was aired on network news standing near President George Bush at site of their volunteer work.
The Saint Michael’s volunteers were congratulated and thanked profusely by New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin. They also shook hands with the President and with Louisiana Governor Blanco.
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A conversation about media literacy
April 26, 2006
Dr. David Mindich, chair of the journalism department, and Saint Michael’s students: Michael Morris, Jamila Headley, Kate Power, and Matt Ryan.
Professor Mindich, author of Tuned Out: Why Americans Under 40 Don't Follow the News, argued that a person’s political power is directly related to the quality of information he or she consumes. Democracy, Mindich argues, is threatened when we don’t have enough information to hold leaders accountable for their actions.” He and his students will engage in an hour-long panel discussion.
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College, My Way
By Kate Zernike
April 23, 2006
Saint Michael’s Director of Admission Jacqueline Murphy is quoted in an article that appeared in the cover story of the New York Times “Education Life” section:
"'These millennial kids are the most loved, most wanted kids ever, and they want things to be immediately perfect,' says Jacqueline Murphy, director of admissions at St. Michael's College in Vermont. 'They want to get things done, and maybe they decide that if things aren't going their way they'd rather be elsewhere where things are going their way. Some of it is: if there's a little adversity or things aren't as promised, I'll take my tent and go elsewhere.'
'Personally,' she continues, 'I don't think it's the best way to deal with things. In life you have good days and bad days, and learning to establish that even keel is important.'"
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Easter with Father Michael Jacques, SSE
April 17, 2006
Scroll down to the 4th news story, and click on ‘play’ for a story on Easter with Father Michael Jacques, SSE, and his New Orleans parish church, St. Peter Claver, as it appeared on the CBS network news:
http://www.cbsnews.com/sections/i_video/main500251.shtml?CMP=KNC-2005googlecampaign
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Senatorial Ad Campaigns in Vermont
4/13/06
Dr. Traci Griffith, assistant professor of journalism and mass communication, was interviewed on Channel 5, WPTZ, News tonight at 6 p.m. discussing the production values and media impact of the political campaign ads of U.S. Senate candidates Bernie Sanders and Rich Tarrant.
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Life Lines: Seasoned poet John Engels harvests a half century of verse
April 12, 2006
By Margot Harrison
"It's really strange to pick that thing up and hold it in my hand and see embalmed in there my emotional history, almost 50 years," poet John Engels says of his new collected works, Recounting the Seasons. 'If I'm not careful, I look at it as a summing up. I've really got to watch that.'"
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April 12, 2006
"The Association of Catholic Colleges and Universities is again calling upon Catholic institutions to reflect upon their mission. As the Application states, 'The responsibility for safeguarding and strengthening the Catholic identity of the university rests primarily with the university itself.'
Nowhere is this charge being taken more seriously than at St. Michael's College, which is one of the most liberal Catholic institutions in the country. In many respects, the school's unique character reflects both the core values of its Edmundite founders and the egalitarian spirit of Vermont. The Edmundites and the campus ministry have a long history of working for progressive causes, including poverty relief, civil rights advocacy and the promotion of peace, nonviolence and social justice. The college also has a tradition of embracing religious, ethnic and sexual diversity, which has occasionally put it at odds with the Church."
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Saint Michael's Tennis player in the News
April 10, 2006
WCAX, Channel 3 news aired a 6:45 p.m. story about Saint Michael’s junior tennis player Cailie Burns. Sports Information Director Seth Cole said hers is “an amazing story and recovery.”
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Babes in TV-land
By Sally Pollak
April 9, 2006
Daniel Anderson, who spoke on campus last week, was featured in a Burlington Free Press “Living” section cover story about the impact of television on children:
"'Does TV Make Children Stupid?' was the question posed at a lecture last week at St. Michael's College. Anyone who watched the right TV programs as a little kid, should've nailed the query.
The answer is no, according to a psychologist at UMass-Amherst. In fact, it can help educate children."
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St. Michael's College student recognized for public service efforts
By Jill Fahy
April 7, 2006
"When a deadly tidal wave devastated Southeast Asia in 2004, Jamila Headley flew to Sri Lanka, offering to pick up rubble and clean wells spoiled by salt water. When a hurricane laid waste to much of the U.S. Gulf Coast in 2005, she traveled to New Orleans to gut waterlogged homes.
A 20-year-old political science major at St. Michael's College, Headley already has dedicated much of her young life to making the world a better place -- from fighting against global AIDS in Tanzania, to easing the suffering of disaster victims, to organizing rallies in support of the children of Uganda.
Last week...the native of Barbados received the Madeleine M. Kunin Public Service Award. It recognizes a student whose volunteer efforts benefit the community and are linked to a larger social context."
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Vt. senator's photos noted for talent, perspective on powerful
By David Gram, Associated Press Writer
April 1, 2006
"Photography generally isn't allowed inside the Potala Palace in Lhasa, Tibet -- unless you're a United States senator and friend of the Dalai Lama.
'His Holiness has become a friend of Marcelle's and mine,' Sen. Patrick Leahy said, referring to his wife. 'We see him often. On my first trip to Tibet, I was allowed to take pictures in the Potala, where nobody else was allowed to do it.'
'In fact the Chinese security started to take out their cameras and were told, 'You can't take pictures.' They said, 'But he is.' `No he's not,' came the reply. It's sort of a Buddhist thing, I think,' Leahy said.
The story drew a laugh from a crowd of about 80 who packed a gallery at St. Michael's College recently for the unveiling of a Senate career's worth of photos of luminaries, including presidents, foreign heads of state and rock stars."
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Day of Silence
March 31, 2006
Student organizers of the Day of Silence, an awareness day designed to focus attention on the dangers of alcohol abuse, are highlighted in a photo on page one of the Vermont section. The caption under the photo reads:
“Mandy Poquette (right) and Merrin Mandigo, both 18, join fellow St. Michael’s College students in a candlelight vigil outside the school’s chapel Thursday after observing a day of silence. Many at St. Michael’s observed a day of silence to raise awareness of abuse of alcohol on college campuses.”
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Networking by the 'book'
Vt. college students cull, gather friends on facebook.com
February 26, 2006
The Times Argus article about the controversial “Face Book” phenomenon features a number of Vermont colleges, including Saint Michael’s, and Saint Michael’s people: Chris Clary of the Student Resource Center, Athletic Director Geri Knortz and student Morgan Thibault.
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Major Media Organizations are Tuning into Tuned Out
Dr. David Mindich, chair and associate professor of the journalism department is receiving widespread acclaim due to his book Tuned Out: Why Americans Under 40 Don’t Follow the News.
His interviews, speeches and notably poignant quotes have been picked up by leading news organizations across the nation, including New York Post, USA Today, LA Times, Fox News, C-SPAN 2 and the Associated Press. The following headlines are a sampling of Mindich's most recent media hits.Changing definition of media raises new issues
By Terri Hallenbeck
March 12, 2006
Are you tuned out? NPR host, author to speak on youth and future of news media at conference
Feb 28, 2006
All the news stuff that's fit to print
By Farhad Manjoo
February 20, 2006
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Maybe Nice Guys Do Finish First
By Chris Fells
February, 2006
Sports journalist Chris Fells references multiple Saint Michael’s Athletic Department members, students and parents for their honest intentions and kindness to strangers.
"Father Brian noticed me hobbling on crutches one day. He finds out who I am, and then asks me about my bum wheel every time he sees me. No longer do I show my press pass when covering games, instead I get a "Hello Chris, how are things going?" I delivered a CD of an interview with women's basketball coach Jen Niebling to Carla Smalling, the mother of injured center Chandler Smalling the other day. For a solid half hour, she told me about how wonderful the school has been to her two daughters."
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By Kevin J. Kelley
February, 15, 2006
Students Mary Lake, Mike Morris and Sean Cooley are featured for their excellent participation in “The Identity Project.”
Other young people not associated with Spectrum or the Pearl Street Clinic have also been powerfully affected by their work. Three St. Michael's College students have been accompanying photojournalism professor Jerry Swope every Friday afternoon to help Notte, Davis, Danielle and the other novice photogs learn to use digital cameras, donated by St. Mike's. 'We're also here to share experiences of what photography can be as a story-telling medium,' Swope says...Swope wanted to get involved with "The Identity Project," he says, because 'I thought it would be a good opportunity for St. Michael's students to connect with others around their own age who aren't necessarily like themselves." St. Mike's senior Mary Lake signed up partly for that reason. 'It can be easy for college students to forget that not all their peers have the same sort of backgrounds,' she says."
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Duty Boundaries
February 3, 2006
Saint Michael's College hosted Captain Richard D. Macon, an 85-year-old Tuskegee pilot to discuss his experience in WWII.
"The U.S. Army Air Corps began to train African-Americans as military pilots in 1941 at the Tuskegee Institute (now Tuskegee University), an Alabama school first headed by Booker T. Washington. Over the course of WWII, Tuskegee graduated 992 pilots, and sent 450 of them overseas for combat. The Tuskegee Airmen became one of the corps' most highly decorated units in an army that remained segregated until 1948... Captain Richard D. Macon was shot down over Germany and narrowly missed execution by a firing squad. Macon attributes the racial injustice of his day to ignorance, and encourages today's young people to seek out the wild blue yonder with integrity."
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February 3, 2006
By Caroline Vial
"How would you enjoy taking an exam while hanging from a frozen cascade with a pick jammed in the ice holding you up in one hand, the tips of your crampons imbedded in a thin mass of solidified water, and the soles of your feet facing 200 feet of void?
For Todd Wright, director of the Wilderness Program at St. Michael's College, that's just another day of training.
For St. Michael's sophomore Thomas Lanagan, however, the exam is a little bit taxing. Lanagan, under Wright's supervision, is testing to become a Level 2 ice instructor."
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February 3, 2006
Dr. Mark Nigrini, assistant professor of business administration and accounting, was referenced for research used in a 
network TV show:
The CBS crime drama Numbers (spelled Numb3rs) features a detective and a mathematician that solve crimes using real mathematics. The drama airs on Friday nights. The mathematical tool that was discussed on Friday, Feb. 3rd is the research passion of Professor Nigrini, Benford’s Law.
Advance notice of Benford’s Law can be found at,
http://www.cbs.com/primetime/numb3rs/ti/activities/Act2_WereNumber1_RunningMan_final.pdf
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Table Talk: Live and let liver
By Debbie Salomon
January 24, 2006
Friendships often arise from common interests -- baseball, sailing, poker, hang-gliding, rose cultivation, kids. But Shakespeare, liver and onions?
Meet Bill Wargo, a Bard fan who works days as attorney for the Vermont Department of Health, and Nick Clary, Shakespeare professor at St. Michael's College. They identified this culinary bond over a pre-Shakespeare performance dinner, which reminded Clary of happy meals with a liver-loving grad-school chum at Notre Dame. Now, like Don Quixote and sidekick Sancho Panza, they tilt at naysayers.
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Foley named "Hero" by LHS grad
January 19, 2006
Leo Foley, a teacher at Littleton High School in Littleton, was named in December an Unsung Hero by Saint Michael's College of Vermont.
Emily Zimmerman, a graduate of Littleton High School and a student now at Saint Michael's, nominated Leo Foley for the award.
"'Mr. Foley was a fantastic music teacher who allowed and encouraged his students to have a lot of fun with music," said Zimmerman. "I learned a lot from him, and most especially I learned to love many types of music (even types I would never have expected to like).'
Saint Michael's, a liberal arts residential Catholic college, located in the Burlington area of Vermont, selected 62 unsung heroes from high schools throughout New England, based on nominations from Saint Michael's students. These awards went to 'heroic teachers who truly made a difference in students' lives and inspired them to pursue higher education,' said Jerry Flanagan, Saint Michael's vice president for admission and enrollment."
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By John A. Fantino
January 10, 2006
"The St. Michael's College women's basketball team was ranked 13th out of 15 teams in the Northeast-10 Conference preseason coaches' poll.
The Purple Knight players spent the last two months proving their doubters wrong.
SMC is 10-2 and off to one of the best starts in the history of the program, already compiling more victories this winter than it did all of last season."
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By Brent Hallenbeck
January 5, 2006
Assistant Professor of Education Jonothan Silverman is quoted for his work in "Bigger Than All of Us."
"Silverman, 54, represents the diversity of experience Fawcett and Robinson were aiming for when they created 'Bigger Than All Of Us.' Though he has performed dance, made pottery and sung in choirs, the assistant professor of education at St. Michael's College had never done acting until taking an acting class four years ago and becoming hooked.....
...Silverman said he tells his students that, if they want to be creative, they have to take risks.
'The play is about taking risks,' he said moments before taking the FlynnSpace stage for Tuesday's rehearsal. 'If I don't do that myself, then I'm a fraud.'"
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By Valerie Bang-Jensen
January 1, 2006
"Many Vermont children familiar with the Disney movie version of "The Jungle Book" might be surprised to learn that despite the clue in the title, this story was indeed initially a book written by Rudyard Kipling. They might be even more surprised to learn that the book was written far from the Indian jungle, in Dummerston, Vt."