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Saint Michael's in the News - 2007 Archives
SPECIAL REPORT25 Years of Helping the Homeless
December 26 and 27, 2007
Sociology Professor Dr. Vince Bolduc was interviewed at some length by reporter Kate Duffy of WCAX-TV for a story on the 25th anniversary of COTS, the Committee on Temporary Shelter. Professor Bolduc was queried about the increased need evident in Chittenden County for homeless shelter. This difficult topic covers issues of poverty, homelessness and redistribution of wealth.
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Collegians want more focus on White House also-ransBy John Curran, Associated Press Writer
December 19, 2007
This article, which ran in the Boston Globe and in the Burlington Free Press, is one of many resulting from the Associated Press's coverage of Journalism Professor David Mindich's "Media and American Politics" course project of creating a Web site of the "Minor Candidates" for president. The Web site is posted at http://minorcandidates.com. Quoted in the story were David Mindich, Mollie Brault-Binaghi '09, and Nick Martin '08.
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Seniors spark St. Michael'sBy John A. Fantino
December 14, 2007
The Burlington Free Press reported on the successful 6-2 start to the season with the Saint Michael's men's basketball team.
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Psychology Professor Dr. Sharon Lamb was quoted for her expertise in the following articles:
Bawdy Barbies draw interest, ireBy Pat Beall
December 10, 2007
Forgiveness: As a boy, Robert Enright never really needed to forgive. As a man, he decided he needed to understand it. And a new field of study...By Mark Johnson
December 09, 2007
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Boulter plays in Senior BowlBy Marvin Pave
December 6, 2007
Saint Michael's female soccer co-captain Kelly Boulter '08 was featured the the Boston Globe for being chosen to play in the New England Women's Intercollegiate Soccer Association Senior Bowl at Bryant University.
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Essex Junction family struggles after accidentBy Matt Ryan
November 30, 2007
The Burlington Free Press ran a story on a group of Saint Michael's students who staged a community walkathon at the college to raise money for a local woman, Dzemila Heco. Heco became paralyzed after a car accident last fall.
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Public Access TV Airs Racial Stereotypes PanelNovember 28, 2007
Dr. Traci Griffith, assistant professor of journalism and mass communication, was on Channel 17, CCTV, public access, on a panel discussing racial stereotypes and media.
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St. Mike's students help children in povertyBy Matt Sutkoski
November 19, 2007
Good deeds carried about by a group of Saint Michael's students were featured in a Burlington Free Press new story. The InterVarsity Christian Fellowship chapter at Saint Michael's worked to fill shoes boxes with gifts to send to Samaritan's Purse, an organization that distributes the boxes internationally to children in poverty.
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Tancredo wants one tongue By Sarah Liebowitz
November 18, 2007
Saint Michael's alumna Siham Elhamoumi '06 was cited in this news story as an audience member who questioned presidential candidate Tom Tancredo about his foreign policy.
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News for the newBy Tim Johnson
November 18, 2007
The Burlington Free Press ran a story about the about the news Web site, "Locker Talker" created by Saint Michael's journalism students Andrea Gosselin '08, Kate Kozlowski '08, Tyler Machado '10, and Jon Taylor '08. The site is designed to interest young teens in the news.
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Latin Mass Draws Interest After Easing of Restrictions By Neela Banerjee
November 10, 2007
Sociology Professor Dr. Vince Bolduc was cited in this New York Times article talking about Catholic youth.
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One Fish, Two Fish... November 10, 2007
Biology Professor Doug Facey’s work studying the lesser known species in Lake Champlain was featured in this news article from "The Islander."
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St. Mike's Cans for Cancer raise money for patientsBy Gail Callahan
November 9, 2007
Saint Michael's student Jud Wellington '08 was featured in a Burlington Free Press news story about his involvement with collecting alumninum cans to raise money to support cancer patients. He collected 3,000 cans with the help of his roommates and friends. The money is being donated to the Fletcher Allen Health Care's Cancer Patient Support Program Emergency Fund.
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Bratz controversy as serious as salesBy Rachel Leibrock
November 8, 2007
Saint Michael’s Professor of Psychology Dr. Sharon Lamb was quoted in this news story about the marketing of the Bratz dolls. Lamb is co-author of Packaging Girlhood: Rescuing Our Daughters From Marketers' Schemes.
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Beyond rankings: A new way to look for a collegeBy Mary Beth Marklein
November 5, 2007
Saint Michael’s Director of Institutional Research and Communication John Kulhowvick was quoted in this USA Today article talking about the National Survey of Student Engagement, an annual survey that assesses the quality of undergraduate education. The following citation appeared in the story:
"And after NSSE results at Saint Michael's College in Colchester, Vt., demonstrated that first-year students benefit from regular interaction with professors, the school set a goal to increase the percentage of full-time faculty who teach first-year seminars.
'Very often the data confirm something we already know but perhaps lacked empirical confirmation,' says John Kulhowvick, director of institutional research and communication at Saint Michael's. 'The case was easier to make with this data in hand.'"
Click here to read the full story.
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Social Justice series explores bias and hate crimes with "The Laramie Project"By Lynne McCrea
November 1, 2007
Vermont Public Radio (107.9 FM) aired an eight-minute radio spot about the Saint Michael’s Theater and Social Justice Series, which included performances of the play, “The Laramie Project.” Lynee McCrea interviewed guest speaker Judy Shepard, program organizer and director of the play Peter Harrigan, and several of the students in the production. The play focused on the 1998 killing of Matthew Shepard.
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Saint Michael's College reviewed in national magazineOctober 2007
Saint Michael’s was featured in a national magazine, Teen Ink, written by and for teens that is said to reach 350,000 teenagers through distribution of multiple copies to some 5,500 high schools and junior highs. Copies are also mailed to all 32,000 high schools and junior highs in the country. Click here to read the review.
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Saint Michael's Play Goes Beyond StageBy Bianca Slota
October 29, 2007
WCAX-TV aired an evening television news story about the Saint Michael's student theater production of "The Laramie Project." The play focused on the 1998 killing of Matthew Shepard.
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Peace Corps talk to focus on HolocaustBy Julia Melloni
October 27, 2007
History Professor Frank Nicosia was the keynote speaker for the Green Mountain Returned Peace Corps Volunteers annual meeting that was held at Saint Michael's College. A preview of his talk ran in the Burlington Free Press, which provided background into Nicosia's experience as a Peace Corps volunteer.
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Victim's mother speaks against hateBy Lauren Ober
October 26, 2007
Associate Professor of Theater Peter Harrigan and his students staged the Theater and Social Justice series during the fall at Saint Michael's College, which featured a talk by Judy Shepard. The Burlington Free Press covered the event, which took place with a standing-room-only audience. The theater series also included performances of the Moises Kaufman play, "The Laramie Project," and a panel discussion about hate and acceptance in Vermont.
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Saint Michael's Professor Receives Book Review in Medicine JournalOctober 25, 2007
Associate Professor of Fine Arts Amy Werbel had her book Thomas Eakins: Art, Medicine, and Sexuality in Nineteenth Century Philadelphia (Yale University Press, 2007) reviewed in an issue of The New England Journal of Medicine.
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College Web Innovators Show Their IdeasBy Joe Grimm
October 19, 2007
A news Web site targeted toward young teens called "Locker Talker," which was created in part by Saint Michael's journalism students, was mentioned in this Poynter article about the Toronto news conference at which the students presented their work. Students Andrea Gosselin '08, Kate Kozlowski '08, Tyler Machado '10, and Jon Taylor '08, created the site.
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REVIEW: Like a fist wrapped in bloodBy Brent Hallenbeck
October 19, 2007
Saint Michael's student Victoria Townsend '08 received praise for her stunning theater performance in "Closer" at the Waterfront Theatre, as reviewed in the Burlington Free Press. Townsend was said to have been "electric, demonstrating great range in her portrayal of the winsome yet wild Alice."
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Spotlight On Sports: Green Monster MuralBy Seth Leavitt
October 18, 2007
WCAX-TV covered a story about Saint Michael's student Michael Amalfitano '09 painting a "green monster" mural that resembles the score board at Fenway Park, on a wall in Amalfitano's campus townhouse. Also quoted in the story were roommates Patrick Renzi '09 and Lee Waterhouse '09. A similar story appeared in the Burlington Free Press newspaper.
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Friends and Students Remember a Poet Writ LargeOctober 17, 2007
Seven Days reported on the Onion River Review Special Issue: Remembering John Engels, produced by Saint Michael's instructor of English, Will Marquess. The Onion River Review is a student-edited compilation of writing, photography and art by the campus community. The special issue commemorates the work of John Engels, a published poet and longtime English professor at Saint Michael's who passed away in June 2007.
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Acting on HateTheater preview: The Laramie Project
By Kevin J. Kelley
October 17, 2007
Seven Days ran a preview of "The Laramie Project," the Saint Michael's Fall 2007 theater production. The production focuses on the 1998 murder of Matthew Shepard.
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New News Web Site for TeensBy Keagan Harsha
October 15, 2007
WCAX evening news aired a story about a group of Saint Michael's journalism students who have created a news Web site called "Locker Talker." The site is designed to interest young teens in the news. Students Andrea Gosselin '08, Kate Kozlowski '08, Tyler Machado '10, and Jon Taylor '08, created the site, under the advisement of journalism instructor Marybeth Redmond. Kimberly Sultze, journalism department chair, was key in getting the grant that funded the project. During the weekend of October 20-21, the students will present their site to news executives at a conference in Toronto. Other academic institutions presenting at the conference include Michigan State, University of Kansas, Kansas State, Western Kentucky University, Ithaca College, and the University of Nevada-Las Vegas.
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Senior PromOctober 13, 2007
On the local television evenings news program, a story aired about the 18th Annual Senior Prom held at Saint Michael's College. Each year students host the prom for area senior citizens to give them, as the story mentioned, "a terrific Night on the Town."
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Off-campus kitchensBy Melissa Pasanen
October 9, 2007
A story in the Living Section of the Burlington Free Press focused on several Saint Michael's seniors making home-cooked meals for themselves in their townhouses. Interviewed in the story were seniors Owen Glubiak, Sean Dulmaine, Jessica Wanyo, Erin Nikel, Kaelyn Modrak, James Fraser, and Billy Borrelli. Some of their recipes featured in the story were for stir-fry, roast chicken with mash potatoes, and salmon fillet.
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St. Michael's College signs pledge of peaceBy Ross Sneyd
October 4, 2007
Vermont Public Radio (107.9 FM) aired a news story about the signing of a Peace Pledge on the Saint Michael’s campus.
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Additional Universities Partner with Rave Wireless October 2, 2007
This news story reported that Saint Michael's College was one of the institutions to join with Rave Wireless for cell phone safety solutions. The college will use Rave's technology to send out mass text messages in the event of a campus wide emergency.
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Livable Wage ControversyOctober 2, 2007
Local television news station WCAX covered a debate held at Saint Michael's on the livable wage. Dr. Patrick Walsh, assistant professor of economics, was quoted in the story.
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Neuhauser plans to spread the word on St. Michael's By Nick Martin
October 1, 2007
The Burlington Free Press covered the inauguration of John J. Neuhauser as the 16th president of Saint Michael's College. The story was written by Nick Martin '08.
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Evening news features Saint Michael’s participation in U-CANSeptember 26, 2007
The television station WCAX aired a story about Saint Michael’s participation in U-CAN, the University and College Accountability Network, that was launched online in September 2007. Reporter Kagan Harsha interviewed Marketing Director Anne Conaway Peters and cameraman Bob Davis, Saint Michael's adjunct journalism instructor, filmed the interview.
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Inorganic 'Jeopardy!'By Sophie Rovner
September 24, 2007
Dr. John C. Van Houten, chemistry professor, was featured in Chemical & Engineering News for his teaching style, which incorporates quizzes based on the format used in the television game show "Jeopardy!"
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Education instructor interviewed on evening newsSeptember 19, 2007
Dr. Anne Judson, director of graduate education programs at Saint Michael's, was interviewed by WPTZ News Reporter Mia Moran regarding how young teachers are prepared for the litigious classroom situations they may face these days.
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Colchester teacher named Vermont's bestSeptember 18, 2007
An Associated Press story ran in the Boston Globe about Diane Bahrenburg M'01 who was named Vermont's teacher of the year for 2007. She is an English teacher at Colchester High School.
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Cheap Tickets from SMCBy Bianca Slota
September 7, 2007
The local television evening news featured a story on the unique program offered to Saint Michael's undergraduate students this year - the Cultural Pass. For $30, the Pass enables students to attend unlimited events at the Flynn Center for Performing Arts in Burlington, Vermont. Saint Michael's Director of Marketing, Anne Conaway Peters, is quoted in the news story saying: "It's a phenomenal deal and program for students and it's something that we implemented to really encourage students to take advantage of the culture and arts that are available right down the street from them." The Pass is in its trial year this year.
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Sleep with angels: Saving children in UgandaBy Kevin J. Kelley
September 9, 2007
A news story written by Saint Michael's journalism adjunct instructor Kevin Kelley relayed an amazing account of generosity on the part of former Saint Michael's coach Robert Fleming. Two years ago Fleming founded Malayaka House. an orphanage in Entebbe, Uganda, where Fleming continues to work.
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A cultural perc for St. Mike's studentsBy Tim Johnson
September 7, 2007
The Burlington Free Press ran a story about a new opportunity offered this year to Saint Michael's students, the Cultural Pass. For $30, the Pass covers admission to every show at the Flynn Center for Performing Arts in Burlington, Vermont, for full-time, undergraduate students. The Pass is in its trial year and has quickly become popular with students.
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ESPN 1390 to broadcast Saint Michael's College basketball and hockey gamesAugust 28, 2007
The Times Argus newspaper covered the radio contract that the Saint Michael's athletic department devised for ESPN 1390 WCAT to broadcast 28 men's and 22 women's basketball games, along with seven men's hockey games for the 2007-2008 season.
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St. Michael's celebrates opening liturgyBy Nick Martin
August 27, 2007
A Burlington Free Press story covered the opening Mass celebration for students, which marked the beginning of a new academic year. Ryan LeBlanc '09 is quoted saying: "All the Masses that take place at St. Michael's College are a great way for the community to get together. The new students get to see how great the church can be and hopefully they continue to attend throughout the year. For the returning students it's a great time to see old friends."
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New Moon pioneers new designBy Dan McLean
August 26, 2007
Dean of Saint Michael's College Jeffrey Trumbower was cited for his expertise regarding a passage from the Old Testament in this news story about a Burlington, Vermont cafe operated by the religious nonprofit, the Isaiah 61 Foundation.
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Rowdy Return to CampusAugust 23, 2007
By Jack Thurston
The opening day for Saint Michael's Class of 2011 was featured on the local television evening news. The story highlighted the exciting welcome students received as orientation leaders stood by the campus entrance yelling "pep rally-sytle cheers to passing cars." Tom Burke '08 is quoted saying, "All the neighbors know what we're doing, people are driving by honking at us. We have to make it known there are new people in town and we have to make them welcome."
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Tune in to the Music SceneAugust 23, 2007
Featured in a Burlington Free Press “Weekend” section was a story on Japhy Ryder, a rock group that started at Saint Michael’s with four Saint Michael's friends, now alumni: Jeremy Kizin '04, Will Andrews '06, Jason Thime '05, and Patrick Ormiston '04.
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Evening TV News Features CIOAugust 22, 2007
Bill Anderson, Saint Michael's Chief Information Officer, was interviewed by a reporter from WPTZ-TV, Channel 5, about campus emergency readiness.
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Do College Rankings Matter?August 17, 2007
Saint Michael's Provost Bill Wilson, along with a prospective student and the student's father were all interviewed in a local television news story about the U.S. News and World Report on College Rankings. They talked about how high school students considering Saint Michael's place more importance on their own determination of whether the College is a true fit.
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Local initiative seeks to build 20 schools in SudanBy Mariana Lamaison Sears
August 14, 2007
A story in the Burlington Free Press highlighted the progress made by the New Sudan Education Initiative, a project headed by Saint Michael's Religious Studies Instructor Robert Lair. The initiative is focused on building 20 secondary schools in Sudan by 2015.
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Glamour and growing upAugust 14, 2007
Psychology Professor Sharon Lamb was quoted in a news story about the release of the Bratz dolls. Lamb, co-author of Packaging Girlhood: Rescuing Our Daughters From Marketers' Schemes, offered her input as to how the dolls could affect a girl's self image.
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Free Press sportswriter among Quill recipientsThe Associated Press
August 11, 2007
A story in the Burlington Free Press reported that Mike Donoghue, an adjunct professor of journalism and mass communication at Saint Michael's, received a 2007 Yankee Quill Award for helping to improve journalism in New England. Donoghue is a sportswriter with the Free Press and has been active with state and national press associations.
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The weekly ritual: writing "Inside Track."By Peter Freyne
August 7, 2007
In a blog post for the online version of Seven Days, blogger Peter Freyne mentioned Tim Whiteford, associate professor of education at Saint Michael's. Freyne talked about Whiteford and his folk band, the Highland Weavers.
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My Turn: The wrong conversation about IraqBy Frank Nicosia
July 31, 2007
Saint Michael's History Professor Frank Nicosia wrote an opinion piece about the war in Iraq, and it was published in the Burlington Free Press.
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Playhouse Marks a MilestoneBy Jack Thurston
July 30, 2007
The local television news program featured a story/preview of the Saint Michael's Playhouse production of Suds, the Rocking 60's Musical Soap Opera, the final production from the 2007 season and 60th year of the College's summer professional theater series. The news story focused in part on professional actress Kathryn Markey who starred in the play and is also a 1984 graduate of Saint Michael's. In her interview she praised the accomplishments the Playhouse has made over the years saying, "I can't tell you how few theaters there are that have survived this much time. And it's such a pleasure to be in a place that supports theater, where the theater has continued to grow, and really thrive for sixty years. It's such an accomplishment I think."
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Review: 'Broadway Bound' has comedy and a dark sideBy Brent Hallenbeck
July 19, 2007
The Burlington Free Press ran a strong review of the Saint Michael's Playhouse production, Broadway Bound. The Playhouse is the College's summer professional theater series. Review Brent Hallenback referred to the production as being a "perfectly blended combination of sweet comedy, bittersweet nostalgia and touch-your-heart drama."
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VPR Commentary on John EngelsBy Tom Slayton
July 16, 2007
Tom Slayton gave a warm commentary on Vermont Public Radio celebrating the life and poetry of John Engels, a long-time English professor at Saint Michael's who passed away in June.
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Seven Days features Saint Michael's exhibitJuly 4, 2007
The art presentation by Saint Michael's of Vermont painter Paul Gruhler was featured in the Seven Days newspaper. His work is on exhibit in the McCarthy Arts Center through July 14.
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VanderHeyden leaves St. Michael's strongerJuly 3, 2007
An article in the Burlington Free Press applauded the presidential tenure of retiring Saint Michael's President Marc vanderHeyden, saying that he leaves Saint Michael's "in a stronger position to carry on."
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Residents discuss future of Vermont 15By Matt Ryan
June 29, 2007
Saint Michael's recent graduate, Matt Ryan '07, now a reporter for the Burlington Free Press, wrote a story on a meeting at Saint Michael’s about the safety of Route 15.
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Provoking debateBy Susan Green
June 28, 2007
Dr. David Mindich, professor of journalism and mass communication at Saint Michael's, was cited in a Burlington Free Press story on Michael Moore's new film, "Sicko."
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Twisted TalesTheater review: Into the Woods
By Elisabeth Crean
June 27, 2007
The Seven Days featured a review of Into the Woods, the first production of the Summer 2007 Season at the Saint Michael's Playhouse - the College's summer professional theater series. The review praised the top-notch acting by the cast.
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Radio Stations' Royalties Going UpJune 26, 2007
Dr. Traci Griffith, assistant professor of journalism and mass communication at Saint Michael's, was featured in a local television news story about the increase of radio station fees. Griffith was cited for her media expertise in relation to how the radio industry would be affected.
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St. Mike's has fun with Sondheim June 22, 2007
The Times Argus ran a strong review of Into the Woods, the first production of the Summer 2007 Season at the Saint Michael's Playhouse - the College's summer professional theater series. An excerpt from the Argus review read, "The production values were among the highest in St. Mike's long history of professional theater, and the opening night performances were consistently charming and fun."
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Theatre review: Into the Woods at St. Michael’s Playhouse By Connie Meng
June 21, 2007
Play reviewer Connie Meng reported that the Saint Michael's Playhouse, the College's summer professional theater series, opened its 60th anniversary season with a "bang-up production" of Into the Woods. The reviewer praised many aspects of the production, including the orchestra, cast, set, and costumes, and rated the play a "four and seven eighths covered bridges" on a scale of one to five.
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Moving away from religion toward ChristianityJune 20, 2007
Saint Michael’s Religious Studies Professor John Kenney was interviewed at length in Indian Catholic about his work and views on St. Augustine. Kenney is the author of "The Mysticism of St. Augustine: Rereading the Confessions."
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GBIC honors three with business awardsJune 20, 2007
The Burlington Free Press reported that Saint Michael's President Marc vanderHeyden was honored by the Greater Burlington Industrial Corp. (GBIC) with the Robert A. Skiff Community Improvement Award for improving community, educational and economic opportunities for citizens of Chittenden County and the state. GBIC is a nonprofit economic development organization based in Burlington, Vt.
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Camp Finberg to Fairbanks, he never stopped climbingBy James A. Merolla
June 18, 2007
Click here to read a story with photo about Saint Michael's graduate and former employee Mark Oldmixon '04 in the Attleboro Mass. Sun Chronicle. The story focused on Oldmixon's life passion for the outdoors. At Saint Michael's, he was the assistant director of the Wilderness Program. Now, he is the coordinator of outdoor activities at the University of Alaska-Fairbanks, where he leads students on adventures such as ice climbing, sea kayaking, and hiking. In the story, Oldmixon noted the impact on his career made by Todd Wright '95, the wilderness director at Saint Michael's.
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Hope and Profit in AfricaForbes Cover Story
By Quentin Hardy
June 18, 2007
Saint Michael’s graduate of the class of 1998, Alex Okosi, is the cover story on the June 18, 2007, subscriber edition of Forbes magazine. During his time at Saint Michael's, he was a standout player on the men’s basketball team. Now, he has taken MTV into Africa in an astonishing way. Click here to read the full story.
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'Let your minds be bold and wear sombreros' By Kate Davidson
June 9, 2007
Two incoming first-year students, Liz Johnson and Kaiti Tuthil, the valedictorian and salutatorian respectively of their graduating high school class, were featured in a Concord Monitor news story. The story described the speech they delivered to their classmates at Belmont High School in Belmont, NH, and mentioned their "unique distinction of being the only valedictorian and salutatorian - at least, in recent memory - to attend the same college."
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MAU's Estes wins scholarshipJune 5, 2007
The Bennington Banner ran a story about incoming first-year student Peter Estes receiving the Harmon Bove Memorial Scholarship from the Vermont Sportswriters and Sportscasters Association. The association's director, Mike Donoghue, also a journalism adjunct professor at Saint Michael's, presented the award to Estes at the Vermont Athlete of the Year Banquet. The story mentioned Estes aspirations to be a sportswriter and to study journalism and mass communication at Saint Michael's.
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Bajan shines in US againt the odds June 3, 2007
Saint Michael's Class of 2007 Valedictorian and Rhodes Scholar, Jamila Headley, was featured in a story of her home country's newspaper, The Barbados Nation News. The story described Headley's ability to appear at commencement and deliver her speech despite using crutches to help her walk. Headley is currently making a remarkable recovery after battling an illness that left her temporarily paralyzed.
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Sisters of the singletrackBy Matt Crawford
June 1, 2007
Angela Irvine, director of foundation relations and sponsored programs at Saint Michael's, was highlighted in a Burlington Free Press story about a bike program she helps run to teach young girls about mountain biking.
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Jewish Cantorial Chant and Gregorian Chant Combine for TelevisionMay 30, 2007
The Saint Michael’s College Chapel was the location for television cameras from Mountain-Lake Public Television in Plattsburgh, NY, to record a performance of Jewish Cantorial Chant and Gregorian Chant. The music was performed was under the direction of Dr. William Tortolano,
professor emeritus of fine arts/music, and an international authority on
Gregorian Chant. The program aired on Art Express: Sculpture and Sacred
Sounds.
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With twists and turns, duo repeats as champsMay 28, 2007
A number of Saint Michael’s faculty, staff and alumni participated in the May 2007 Burlington City Marathon. Philosophy instructor Patrick Standen was named in this Rutland Herald story as breaking a wheelchair division record. Congratulations to all the runners, including top Vermont woman finisher Amy Vile ’98.
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World Bank’s Development Marketplace Awards US$4 MillionMay 23, 2007
A press release from the World Bank announced the awarding of a $200,000 grant to fund The New Sudan School of Health Sciences, a project spear-headed by Saint Michael’s College Religious Studies Instructor Robert Lair, Chair of Anthropology Adrie Kusserow, and others. The project Web site is www.nesei.org
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Colleges of Distinction Features Student EntrepreneursMay 23, 2007
The first story in Campus Happenings, an e-newsletter put out by Colleges of Distinction, focused on Saint Michael's students Matthew Kaufman '07 and Brian Ross '07, and their award-winning business plan. The pair won $5,000 for their concept of building layover fitness centers at airports.
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Saint Michael's Commencement 2007 Media CoverageMay 18, 2007
Saint Michael's commencement ceremony was featured on page one of the Burlington Free Press, with a photo of valedictorian Jamila Headley and President Marc vanderHeyden, and a fine story. Inside the issue, there was a full page of photos and a list of graduates from the 10 northernmost Vermont counties. TV stations WCAX and WPTZ gave evening news coverage to the event.
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South Burlington college student's business plan wins top $5,000 prizeMay 14, 2007
The Burlington Free Press ran the story of Saint Michael's students Matthew Kaufman '07 and Brian Ross '07 winning first place at Saint Michael's 8th annual Business Enterprise Competition. Their plan analyzed the concept of building layover fitness centers at airports.
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Pitchers Henry, Roberge VSSA athletes of monthMay 13, 2007
A story appeared in The Rutland Herald, showcasing Saint Michael's softball standout Megan Roberge '07. Roberge was chosen as the female athlete of the month for April by the Vermont Sportswriters and Sportscasters Association. The story also mentioned basketball standout Brendan Mullins '07.
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"Poetry Daily" Features Saint Michael's PoetMay 13, 2007
Saint Michael’s poet/professor Greg Delanty was the featured poet on the Web site, "Poetry Daily." The listing included a link to some of his work as well as commentaries that praised his writing.
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Greenhouse gas emissions trial endsBy Candace Page
May 9, 2007
In a story from the Burlington Free Press, Saint Michael’s poet/professor Greg Delanty was pictured on the top of page one engaged in political action.
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Champlain College sends off Class of 2007By Mariana Lamaison Sears
May 6, 2007
The Burlington Free Press featured Saint Michael's President Marc vanderHeyden speaking at the Champlain College commencement. He was one of two recipients to receive honorary degree from the college.
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United Way celebrates record campaignBy Julia Melloni
May 4, 2007
A story in the Vermont Section for the Burlington Free Press highlighted Saint Michael’s President Marc vanderHeyden and his wife, Dana Lim vanderHeyden, for being honored with the Community Impact Award at the annual United Way awards ceremony in Burlington.
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Using Social Networking to Its Fullest PotentialBy Robert A. Sevier
May 2007
Saint Michael's Director of Marketing Anne Conaway-Peters was quoted in this University Business article about the College's use of KnightSpace, a social networking site similar to MySpace that was created for accepted students.
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Automakers to wrap up emissions case MondayBy Candace Page
April 29, 2007
Saint Michael’s professor Greg Delanty was cited in a front-page Burlington Free Press article for his presence at at important environmental law suit involving auto makers and greenhouse gas regulations.
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Public Access TV Features Psychology ProfessorApril 25, 2007
Dr. Sharon Lamb, professor of psychology, was on Public Access CCTV Channel 17 as part of their Media Awareness series. Lamb is the author, most recently, of Packaging Girlhood: Rescuing Our Daughters from Marketers’ Schemes.
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Dad’s DayBook review: The Ship of Birth: Poems by Greg Delanty
By Margot Harrison
April 25, 2007
A review of the seventh book of poems by Greg Delanty, assistant professor of English, was featured in the weekly newspaper Seven Days. Delanty is a recent Guggenheim winner.
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Public Access TV Airs Open Forum with Congressman Peter WelchApril 19-20, 2007
Public Access TV, Channel 17, aired the open forum held with Congressman Peter Welch at Saint Michael's College on April 3. Congressman Welch spoke about his first three months in office, with focus on the “First Hundred Hours,” global climate change, ending the Iraq war and taking better care of veterans.
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Vermont Times Features Rave Review of Tribute ConcertApril 18, 2007
The Vermont Times newspaper featured a review of the April 13 Humanities Concert at Saint Michael's organized by Paul Orgel in honor of retiring president Marc vanderHeyden and his wife Dana Lim vanderHeyden.
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Iraq War Casualties, African AIDS Deaths Focus of St. Mike’s ConferenceBy Kevin J. Kelley
April 18, 2007
A story by Kevin Kelley, adjunct professor of journalism, in Seven Days featured “The Global Health Challenge: Awareness and Advocacy,” a day-long conference that would be held at Saint Michael's, April 26, on providing health care for the world’s poor.
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Inside Out: Counterintuitive Insights on Business and PoliticsApril 12, 2007
Journalism professor David Mindich was a guest on an internet radio show broadcast (www.internetvoicesradio.com). He joined a media ethics expert, a national newspaper editor and the founder of The Online News Association about "The New State of News" and what it means for our democracy.
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Journalism Professor interviewed on evening newsApril 11, 2007
Dr. Traci Griffith, assistant professor of journalism and mass communications, was interviewed by WPTZ-TV, Channel 5, News. Professor Griffith was asked to comment on the controversy swirling around Don Imus and remarks he made on his radio show about the Rutgers University Women’s Basketball Team, the runner-up team in the recent national championship finals.
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The benefits of bicyclingBy Lauren Ober
April 11, 2007
Saint Michael's student Dillon Klepetar '08 was featured in the Burlington Free Press about his and his brother's founding of the program "Bicycle Benefits." Klepetar recently brought the program to Burlington, Vermont. The program rewards participating cyclists with discounts at local businesses. The cyclists receive these discounts for riding bikes instead of cars.
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Double duty works for O'ConnorBy Dave Dyer
April 9, 2007
Saint Michael's sophomore Megan O'Connor was featured in the Massachusetts newspaper, the Eagle-Tribune, about her two-sport career in basketball and softball.
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One peak at a timeBy Sally Pollak
April 6, 2007
An inspiring story about Dr. Kerry Shea, associate professor of English, appeared in the Burlington Free Press. The story described her drive and commitment toward hiking after she suffered a severe dog-biting attack a little more than year ago.
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Radio AfricaBy Cathy Resmer
April 4, 2007
A story in the Seven Days about a new African radio show featured Saint Michael's alumna and current graduate student, Thato Ratsebe, who is a DJ on the program. The show airs on 88.7, the College's radio station, on Sunday afternoons from 3:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m.
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St. Mike's prof receives teaching awardApril 4, 2007
The work of Sociology Professor Vince Bolduc was recognized with Vermont's highest award for "Excellence in Community-Based Teaching." A story about this recognition appeared in the Burlington Free Press.
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Out Of Africa... and Into VermontBy Kevin J. Kelley
April 4, 2007
A story by Kevin Kelley, adjunct professor of journalism, in Seven Days featured the wonderful work with African refugees carried out by Robert Lair, adjunct professor of religious studies; Adrie Kusserow, associate professor of anthropology; Patricia Siplon, associate professor of political science; and several Saint Michael’s students.
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Free Press Miss Hockey 2007By Mike Donoghue
April 1, 2007
The family of Saint Michael's College Hockey Coach and Director of Residence Life Lou DiMasi was featured in Burlington Free Press story about the family's participation in hockey at the high school and collegiate levels. Son Andy DiMasi '07 was one of the children mentioned in the story. Journalism adjunct professor, Mike Donoghue, wrote the article.
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Bush Cites Iraqi Bloggers' Positive War ReportsBy Erika Morphy
March 29, 2007
Journalism Professor David Mindich was cited for his expertise on the meaning of President Bush using blogs to bolster his position on Iraq. The site is said to receive thousands if not millions of hits daily.
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By Ted Ryan
March 22, 2007
An article in the Burlington Free Press reported that Saint Michael's College Hockey Coach Lou DiMasi will step down after 25 years in the position. He will continue at the College as Director of Residence Life.
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Day of Mourning, Action, and Peace
March 20, 2007
Remarkable events were held on the Saint Michael's campus to commemorate the anniversary of the war in Iraq. Media coverage of the day, which has been called the “Day of Mourning, Action, and Peace,” aired on the television evening news on WCAX, Channel 3, and WPTZ, Channel 5, and was featured in the Burlington Free Press. Below are some of the highlights from the coverage:St. Michael's College remembers Iraq War deaths
Video by Peter Huoppi
The online edition of the Burlington Free Press featured a video of the events that took place during the day.Professor provides reminder of war's impact
By Ashley Matthew
A story and photo of Political Science professor Bill Grover and his wall of photographs of deceased U.S. soldiers were featured in the Burlington Free Press. The photos make a very powerful statement about the war.
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March 22, 2007
Dr. Susan Ouellette, associate professor of history, was one of three guests discussing women in Vermont history on Vermont Public Radio’s “Switchboard” program (at 107.9 FM).
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American Catholics: the ‘bookend’ generations
March 9, 2007
Two articles featuring the work of Dr. Vince Bolduc, sociology professor, appear in the latest edition of The National Catholic Reporter.
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By Kevin Kelley
March 7, 2007
An article by journalism adjunct professor Kevin Kelley appeared the weekly newspaper Seven Days. The story cites the expertise of assistant professor of journalism, Dr. Traci Griffith, commenting on the effects of the Internet on printed newspapers.
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By Pam Belluck
March 3, 2007
This article in The New York Times was illustrated with photos taken by Jerry Swope, assistant professor of journalism and mass communication. The story was one of the top three, “Most e-mailed stories” of The Times, on Sunday, March 4.
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By Sam Hooper Samuals
March 2, 2007
First-year student Megan Davin was quoted in this New York Times article about her participation in the Snowshoe Festival, an extensive hike that took place near Stowe, Vt.
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By Leslie Wright
February 21, 2007
A story in the Burlington Free Press featured a forum that was held at Saint Michael's on media reform. The event was hosted by Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt. In the story, Dr. Traci Griffith, an assistant professor of journalism and mass communication who served as a forum panelist, was cited about the concentration of media ownership.
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By Jessica Abo
February 20, 2007
Sociology professor, Dr. Vincent Bolduc, was interviewed by a reporter from the local evening television news for a segment on Catholicism.
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Psychology Professor Sharon Lamb was recently featured in two news articles:
Goodbye to Girlhood
By Stacy Weiner
February 20, 2007
Dr. Lamb was cited extensively in this major article from the Washington Post. The story was prompted by the release of the American Psychological Association's Task Force on the Sexualization of Girls, which Professor Lamb served on. Media cited for showing girls as sex objects
By Sharon Jayson
February 20, 2007
Dr. Lamb was cited in this story which ran in the USA Today about the media's impact on female sexuality.
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Main Street Express
Lake Champlain Regional Chamber of Commerce
February 2007
The following excerpt was taken from an e-newsletter of the Lake Champlain Regional Chamber of Commerce which reported on the fireside chat with Saint Michael's President Marc vanderHeyden and his wife, Dana, held in the Hoehl Welcome Center January 17, 2007:
"The setting was very personal. The food was excellent. Most of all, though, I was surprised to hear a different perspective on the nature of leadership than I expect." Chip Hart, Physician's Computer Company
"I had a wonderful time, both in catching up with my 2005 classmates and meeting other LC alum, but also in listening to the vanderHeydens. I have known them for almost as long as they have been in Vermont, but until Wednesday night, I knew nothing of their backgrounds. I'm still trying to picture Marc vanderHeyden as a monk! Thanks for such a nice evening. Great job!" Beth Volker, Vermont Business Roundtable
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By Sally Pollak
February 15, 2007
A story in the Burlington Free Press focused on a student-made ice rink at Saint Michael's College, which is maintained by Curtis Martin '08. The rink gives students, faculty and staff the opportunity to skate on campus. Martin often re-floods the rink at night. Below is an excerpt from the story.
"The night I was out there for six hours, I had about 15 different kids come up to me and say, 'You’re the kid who does the rink,' " Martin said. " 'Thanks so much. We love it.' "
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February 15, 2007
In an article on student research practices, Saint Michael's College was mentioned for how the College teaches students about the importance of academic integrity and use of Internet information.
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By Dorothy Pellett
February 14, 2007
An article in the Burlington Free Press highlighted the upcoming film showing at Saint Michael's College of "Sisters of Selma: Bearing Witness for Change," a film on black history and religious women. The showing takes place Thursday, February 22nd.
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By Sky Barsch
February 12, 2007
The second annual, cultural program "Jazz: The Spirit Lives," was featured in the Burlington Free Press. The program celebrates jazz and its relation to African history through dancing, music, African drumming, and more.
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February 9, 2007
Dr. Declan McCabe, assistant professor of biology, and his class, BI110 Biology in Elementary Schools, was featured on the local television news, WCAX. The class created projects to use in teaching biology to elementary school students, and welcomed 3rd graders from Mater Christi to engage in the project.
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Saint Michael's religious studies professor's column posted on Washington Post/Newsweek Web site
February 8, 2007
A faith and religion column by Dr. Donna Freitas, assistant professor of religious studies, can be viewed here.
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February 8, 2007
Associate Professor of Physics Alain Brizard was the guest on Fran Stoddard’s “Switchboard” program on Vermont Public Radio. The show, titled “Physics in our Lives and our Future,” also included topics raised by the public, calling in to the program.
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Announcing the 16th President of Saint Michael's College
February 2007
John J. (Jack) Neuhauser, University Professor and former Academic Vice President at Boston College was named the next president of Saint Michael's College, and will replace retiring President Marc vanderHeyden on July 1, 2007. News of the announcement received much media coverage. Below are some of the outlets in which the announcement appeared.A candid conversation with the new prez of St. Michael’s College
Seven Days
February 7, 2007
BC's former AVP named president of St. Michael's
The Heights, Boston College's Newspaper
February 5, 2007 St. Michael's College introduces new president
WCAX-TV News
February 1, 2007St. Michael's taps new president
Burlington Free Press
February 1, 2007St. Michael's names president
Times Argus of Barre & Montpelier
February 1, 2007
St. Mike's names new president
Vermont Guardian
February 1, 2007 
Former BC prof named president of St. Michael's College
Boston Globe
January 31, 2007
BC prof named president of St. Michael's College
Fox Eyewitness News
January 31, 2007
Former BC prof named president of St. Michael's College
Foster's Online
January 31, 2007
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Making a Difference
January 30, 2007
A news segment on the Saint Michael's College men's basketball team appeared in the NCAA online feature called Double-A Zone: Academics and Athletics at Its Best. The segment included a photo which depicted members of the team working with elementary students at a local school.
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January 15, 2007
Dr. Traci Griffith, assistant professor of journalism and mass communication, gave a commentary on Vermont Public Radio in honor of Martin Luther King Day on 107.9 FM.
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Dr. David Mindich, professor of journalism and mass communications, was recently interviewed by two media outlets:
XM Public Radio Interview with Journalism Professor
January 13, 2007
Dr. David Mindich was on XM Public Radio's "Blame the Media?" talking about the Saddam Hussein execution video.
The Agenda
January 11, 2007
Dr. David Mindich appeared on a Toronto TV show, The Agenda, talking live about his book, Tuned Out: Why People Under 40 Don't Follow the News.
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By Lauren Servin
January 11, 2007
Religious Studies adjunct Professor Robert Lair was featured in a story in the Burlington Free Press about an organization that he has organized, called the New Sudan Education Initiative (NESEI).
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Middlebury College Press Release
January 10, 2007
A press release from Middlebury College announced Saint Michael's President Marc vanderHeyden and his wife, Dana, as recipients of upcoming honorary degrees to be awarded at the 2007 commencement ceremonies of Middlebury College on May 27, at which time former President Bill Clinton will be the principal speaker. The vanderHeydens will receive an honorary Doctor of Letters degree.
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South Portland High teacher honored as 'unsung hero'
By Giselle Goodman
January 3, 2007
As a result of the Unsung Hero project of the Saint Michael’s Admission Office, a program that enables Saint Michael's students to reward former teachers they found to be inspirational, stories of these awards are being run in newspapers around New England. One such article appeared in the Portland Press Herald in Maine, which featured the story of first-year student Alexandra Legere honoring her high school teacher, Jennifer Major.
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Saint Michael's Recognized in Vermont Business Roundtable Newsletter
January 2007
Thanks to Saint Michael's President Marc vanderHeyden who serves on the board of the Vermont Business Roundtable, the College learned that the excerpt below appears in their latest newsletter:
Saint Michael’s College Recognized for Excellence
US News & World Report identified Saint Michael’s College as one of the top 15 Master’s Universities in the North. 2006 marks 17 consecutive years the school has been so recognized.
David Mindich, professor of journalism and mass communication at Saint Michael’s, was 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.
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Scholarships Awarded to Two Outstanding Education Students
Vermont Teacher Diversity Scholarship Press Release
January 2007
A press release from the Vermont Teacher Diversity Scholarship Program highlighted a grant that was awarded to Irie Price, a Saint Michael’s graduate student in the education program. Price and and one another candidate were selected for this annual grant, through which the winners receive up to $12,000 of their college loans forgiven.