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Saint Michael's in the News
Below you will find excerpts of Saint Michael's 2009 coverage in national and local media. Visit the links to the upper left to access excerpts from prior years.
Saint Michael's: A Great Place to Work
July 11, 2009
Saint Michael's was deemed a "Great College to Work For" by The Chronicle of Higher Education. Saint Michael's is one of only 10 similar-sized colleges nationwide to receive this distinction.
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Saint Michael's Community gives $25,000 to the Food Shelf
June 2009
Rev. Brian J. Cummings, SSE '86, director of Saint Michael's Campus Ministry, was cited in the Vermont Business Journal for organizing a campaign at Saint Michael's in support of the Food Shelf. The college's campaign raised $25,000 to support local families.
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President Obama Nominates John Paul Kacavas for US Attorney
May 15, 2009
A White House press release mentioned that Saint Michael's alumnus John Paul Kacavas '83 was nominated by President Obama to be one of six US Attorneys. See the full press release >>
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In tough times, graduates (and parents) assess the worth of a liberal arts education
By Stacy Teicher Khadaroo
May 2009
The Christian Science Monitor covered Saint Michael's 2009 commencement ceremonies and focused the story on the value of a liberal arts education.
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New website analyzes the past and future of soaps
May 2009
Senior Leanne Ouimet's capstone jounalism project at Saint Michael's, an analytical Web site about the past and future of soap operas, was highlighted in TV Guide's Suds Report.
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Former Cohasset baseball player leading college team
By William Wassersug
Arpil 29, 2009
Tim Pilczak '10, a captain and infielder for the Saint Michael's baseball team, was featured in his hometome newspaper, the Cohasset Mariner, as a key player for the Purple Knights' baseball team.
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Saint Michael's College Partners with the Flynn Center for the Performing Arts
April 2009
The Colleges of Distinction e-newsletter highlighted Saint Michael's College and its partnership with the Flynn Center in downtown Burlington. For a small activation fee, Saint Michael's students can purchase a Cultural Pass to the Flynn Center, which gives them free access to many of the Flynn's events, including the best in jazz, hip hop, world music, dance, Broadway tours and more.
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Supply, Demand and Foreign Students
By Elizabeth Redden
March 25, 2009
Dr. Patrick Walsh, assistant professor of economics at Saint Michael's, was cited in the national online publication, Inside Higher Ed. He is one of three co-authors of "Internationalization of U.S. Doctorate Education," a report published by the National Bureau of Economic Research.
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Spring Break, Recession Style: Staying Close to Home
By Laura Fitzpatrick
March 20, 2009
Saint Michael's College was named with Harvard in Time Magazine about students trading the sun and beach for the growing popularity of service-oriented trips during their spring breaks.
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JUST THE TICKET
Paul Leighton
March 17, 2009
Matthew Wolfe '11, a Saint Michael's College business major, started his own business for ski and snowboard tuning. The Salem News reported on this venture, and on how he grew his customer base by entering customers in a raffle to win sandals, jeans, backpacks and other merchandise. The prizes were donated from several local companies.
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Backlash builds as Dora the Explorer trades adventure for fashion
By Carly Weeks
March 9, 2009
An older, more feminine version of the chartoon character, Dora the Explorer, is being created for girls ages five and up, due to a new trend in which most girls seem to outgrow Dora by age four, reported The Globe and Mail news source. The story mentions how Dr. Sharon Lamb, professor of psychology at Saint Michael's, created a petition to counter this character change stating that younger girls need a role model similar to the adventure-bound version of Dora.
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'Rethinking Afghanistan' at St. Michael's
By Tim Johnson
March 9, 2009
Peace scholar George Lopez, who is well known for protesting the actions of the United States in Iraq, came to Saint Michael's College to discuss U.S. actions in Afghanistan. His speech was covered in the Burlington Free Press.
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SMC grabs NE-10 title
March 7, 2009
The Saint Michael's College men's hockey team beat Stonehill 3-2 at Cairns Arena to clinch the Northeast-10 Conference tournament championship, reported the Burlington Free Press. The team ended their season 11-15-2.
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Catholic colleges are holding steady in recession -- so far
By Michael Humphrey
March 2, 2009
Saint Michael's was featured in a National Catholic Reporter news story, for which President John J. Neuhauser was cited prominently discussing the challenging financial picture at colleges today, and the surprises at Catholic colleges.
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A Profile of St. Michael's College with Jerry Flanagan
February 20, 2009
By Beth Pickett
Countdown to College Radio, a national talk show, did a segment on Saint Michael's College in its program on college preparation and the admissions process. The program featured an interview with Jerry Flanagan, Vice President for Enrollment.
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Simpson gossip spotlights the burden of celebrity
Nanci Hellmich and Mary Cadden
February 10, 2009
In USA Today, Dr. Sharon Lamb, professor of psychology at Saint Michael's College, was quoted in an article that discussed the media's sharp attention to the physical appearance of celebrities. Lamb stated that the celebrities are too scrutinized, and that the media commentary negatively affects one's sense of a healthy physique.
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Report studies trends shaping Vermont's future
By Ross Sneyd
February 4, 2009
Vermont Public Radio reported on a presentation given by Saint Michael's professors Dr. Vince Bolduc and Dr. Herb Kessel, who also runs the Center for Social Science Research at Saint Michael's. Both professors published a significant report detailing the overall trends that could have the greatest impact on the future of Vermont.
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New Report Looks At Trends in Vermont
By Julia Dunn
February 3, 2009
Fox 44 News featured Saint Michael's professors Dr. Vince Bolduc (sociology) and Dr. Herb Kessel (economics) and their co-authored, extensive report on trends within Vermont over the past two decades. The report was released mid-winter. Working with the Council on the Future of Vermont, Professors Bolduc and Kessel focused their report on ways to create a more successful future for the state.
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How They Are Celebrating
January 20, 2009
UB Buzz, operated by University Business Magazine, featured a piece on how colleges and universities were celebrating the inauguation of President Barack Obama. Among the 10 schools discussed was Saint Michael's.
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Obama's Impact on Racism
By Greg Navarro
January 19, 2009
Dr. Manning Marable, a professor at Columbia University, spoke at Saint Michael's College. The speech was covered by much of the local media, including Fox 44 News. Dr. Marable spoke on the legacy of Martin Luther King and discussed how the election of President Barack Obama showed the large steps America has taken to eradicate racism.
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Panel Tackles Gaza Conflict
By Bianca Slota
January 14, 2009
WCAX-TV reported on a three-person panel at Saint Michael's that led a discussion on the current crisis in Gaza. While the panel members had many opposing views, they all agreed that an independent Palestinian state was a critical step toward finding a solution, and that the election of President Barack Obama offered hope to the situation.