VOLUME 6, NUMBER 4 EMMANUEL COLLEGE FEBRUARY 22, 1980

, Emmanuel Beyond the Classroom By CATHERINE SCHOENFELD

It is clear that college offers so much more to the student beyond the classroom experience. Emmanuel College has a wide number and range of resources and services available to the student. To make the most of her college education, the Emmanuel student should take advantage of what is offered to her.

The Dean of Students, Sr. Mary Theresa Kelleher, has her office on the second floor in Marian Hall. Her office is a communication center where the student is invited to pose any questions ,' A student should make use of this office for any of the following matters:

- for calling when she is sick or absent so that her teachers will be notified.

- for purchasing starrfps - for information about' clubs

and the funds available to them - for pl<mning an activity or

function - for reserving a room for an

activity or function - for information on com­

mencement - for information on senior

portraits - for information on class rings - for information on any type .

of student election - for discount passes to the

Museum of Fine Arts - for $2.50 tickets to movies

playing at any General Cinema - for obtaining keys to com­

muter lockers - for purchasing things at the

campus store such as Emmanuel shirts, sweaters, stationary, and so forth

- for use of a thirty-five milli­meter camera

- for use of a mimeographing ' copying machine located in the Student Government Office

The Writing Center The chief function of the

Writing Center, which is directed by Anne Doyle and located on the third floor in the Administration Building, is to aid the individual 'Student with specific writing needs. The.center helps students who have a particular writing problem or who have a particular writing problem or who have a particular writing assignment due with which they are having difficulty.

Help is offered to the student in specific writing areas such as grammar, punctuation, usage, mechanics, and organization. In the case of an assignment, the center's purpose is not to write the student's paper, but rather to provide an audience or "sounding board" for the student and .to suggest possible directions which the student may take. Assistance for assignments is offered in such areas as limiting a paper's topic, showing the student alternative ways to say things, and scheduling dates for when the student's research, rough draft, and so forth are due.

The Writing Center also offers help for students who have per­sonal statements due for organi­zations. The center assists the stu­dent with the tone and organiza­tion of the statement and with realizing the importance of her experiences and accomplish­ments. Here again , the center. provides a sounding board for the student.

The Writing Center has been open for three years, and this year it has supplied the most hours. The center's hours are posted on a bulletin board outside the office. When Anne Doyle is not in, a work study student is.

The Writing Center provides a comfortable atmosphere where the student may come in and browse, stu dey , or read, especially between classes. The center has some manual typewriters available to the student. It also has a library of texts available to the student on such topics as writing papers, thesis formats, reading, vocabu­lary, grammar, and research. If a student has aproblem in a specific area she may be referred to the texts to obtain a different point of view or an explanation. The center highlights appropriate resources at different points in the year. For example, resources on term papers are highlighted at the end of a semester, and literature resources are highlighted during second semester for freshman.

The Writing Center is coor­dinated with the Learning Assis­tance Center. These two centers try not to overlap but rather to supplement and support each other. A student may be referred from one center to the other.

The Learning Assitance Center The chief function of the Learn­

ing Assistance Center, which is directed by Dr. Rose Jacques and located in the basement of the library, is to provide the student with any type of academic support. The center's overall objective is to make it possible for every woman who graduates from Emmanuel to have those permanent skills which are necessary for continuing a life-time of learning. .

The Learning Assistance Center is not a remedial center but rather a center designed to sharpen the skills of a student with average ability so that she may develop above aver'age skills. The center provides workshops for tradi­tional and continuing education students, workshops requested by professors, individual tutoring, and consultations with the faculty .

The Learning Assistance Center splits its time between the tradi­tional students and the continuing education students, each of whom has different needs. The tradi­tional student has a need for inde­pendent learning skills and work­shops have been developed to teach these skills. Emphasis is given to critical reading skills. The con­tinuing education student, on the other hand, has a need to adapt her

learning skills from ten to fifteen years ago to the present.

The Learning Assistance Center is aiming to attract ju iors and seniors as well as freshmen and sophomores. It is just as impor­tant for the upperclassmen to develop learning skills, especially ones such as vocabulary which will aid the student when she takes the GRE exams. Skills in reading and thinking cannot be acquired by working on the same thing over and over. They must be learned and the Learning Assistance Center's purpose is to teach them .

As mentioned, the Learning Assistance Center is coordinated with the Writing Center. Schedules of the worksbops offered are put in the student's mailbox.

Library The reference librarian, whose

desk is on the main floor in the library near the card catalogue, offers the student instruction on how to use the library.

Advisors The advisors for freshman and

undeclared majors are Sr. Ray­mond Loretta and Sr. Ellen Glavin. Their offices are located on the second floor in the Admin­istration Building. The advisors have two interviews a semester with their advisees to discuss adjustment to college life, course schedules, academic goals and progress, and direction in regard to a student's strengths and limits. The advisees receive a' newsletter in their mailboxes about every three weeks concerning academic changes, new courses, and plans for the future.

The Campus Ministry The Campus Ministry is

directed by Fr. Leo Gallant and Ann 0 ' Alessandro, whose offices are on the fourth floor in Marion Hall . The two chaplains provide celebration of the liturgy, the sacrament of reconciliation , spiritual direction, and informal conversations.

In the past, the Campus . Ministry has worked with the Social Club on Issues Night, to contribute to such causes as Oxfam America. More Issues Nights are scheduled for this semester, and a second Oxfam fast day is planned.

Students are encouraged to become involved in the liturgy. Opportunities exist for eucharistic ministers, lectors, and liturgical dancers, musicians, and singers.

The Business Office The Business Office, which is

located on the second floor in the Administration Building, offers check cashing services to the resi­dent student. A resident may cash a check in this office on Tuesdays and Fridays from I :00-4:00 for a fee of ten cents. The Business Office will cash parents' checks, travelers' checks, employers' check§, and personal checks, for a maximum of fifty dollars.

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How Do Y on View Senator Kennedy? This poll is an attempt to find out what the Emmanuel Community feels about Senator Edward

Kennedy and his views on certain issues. If you are interested in voicing your opinions fill out the ques­tionnaire below. The results of tois poll will be published in a future issue of" FOCUS II . A box located outside the mailroom will be provided for returning your questionnaire.

I . Senator Kennedy is for a National Health Plan, gas rationing, and increased defense spending. Do you agree with him on any of these issues?

National Health Plan Yes __ No __ Gas Rationing Yes __ No __ Increased Defense Spending Yes __ No __

2. Senator Kennedy is opposed to the re-institution of the draft; do you agree with him? Yes __ No __

3. Senator Kennedy has on many occasions criticized President Carter's handling of the Iran situation . Do you feel ~e' is justified in doing this? Yes __ No __

4. Do you feel .President Carter is handling the siJuation concerning Iran adequately? Yes __ No __

5. Do you feel Senator Kennedy is a good leader? Yes __ No __ I 6. Do you think he would make a good President? Yes __ No __ • I 7. If you were to vote today would you vote for Senator Kennedy? Yes __ No _ _ : 8. Are you a registered voter? Yes -- No -- I 9. Do you plan to vote in the 1980 Presidential Elections? Yes -- No -- I

10. What year are you? Freshman __ Sophomore __ Junior __ Senior --Other -- I by Victoria Pastore I

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Security The Security Office is located on

the first floor in Marion Hall. Security has a drill ~hich is avail­able to the student for the purpose of engraving identification on valu­able possessions so they cannot be sold if they are stolen.

The Housing Office The Housing Office, which is

directed by Bonnie Brock and in rooms 113 and 114~ in St. Joseph Hall, handtes any problems which the resident student may encounter. The philosophy of Bon­nie and the resident · hall staff is that the dormitory is more than just a place to sleep and study. Consequently they have planned many activities and events for the current semester.

On Sunday through Wednes­day nights, Mary Jane Butera, the head resident, conducts an exer­cise class at 10:00 P.M. A visit from Safar Hair Stylists, March 5,

, and visits from a hypnotist and a handwriting analysis experts are scheduled. The Housing Office is also planning a plant clinic, a jeopardy. game, an Easter egg hunt, a lesson in techniques of speed reading, a mural painting of the smoker, and a dorm party.

The Housing Office uses the foyer as a type of resource center · for providing the student with various information. There are always three resident assistants on duty at night to help residents with any prpblems, and in addition Mary Jane is available on the first floor.

• Infirmary The infirmary, which is located

on the first floor in St. Joseph Hall, treats the student initially and if necessary refers her to_ an appropriate specialist. Either Dr. Barbara Rocket or Dr. Nina Litton is in every weekday for an hour to an hour and a half. The infirmary , is ope9 Ql1ring the day and a nurse. is on qll ~t ~~&bi for emergenCieS. A scale and heating pads are avail­able to the student.

The Women's Center The· m,ain purpose of the

Women's Center, which is directed by Sr . . Kathleen Guerin and located 'on the third floor of the Administration Building, is to develop the creativity, talents; self­concept, individuality, and leader­ship abilities of the individual stu­dent. The center is willing to sup-

• port 'and offer guidance for programs or organizations. which the student designs. Each student has several talents and interests outside of her field of concentra­tion, and the Women's Center wants to encourage and develop these.

An example of a program organized by a student, is a tour of Boston for the handicapped, which Sharon DiFino, a senior, created. Interested students might want to organize clubs or programs, for such subjects as astrology, debating , wine, mythology, or swimming. Each student has limit­less possibilities and potentials 'and ' may see -Sr. Kathleen anytime on ' Tuesdays to discuss her ideas.

The Woman's Center offers an International Group in which the student keeps a journal and writes to women her own age in other countries in order to learn about differences in life-styles: Students may write to women in Japan, Africa, South America, England, Scotland, and -Belgium, and find ' out about these women's views, educations, backgrounds, and freedoms.

The Women's Center also offers a drama group-;-dance group, and writing group. The majority of the writing in the latter group is poetry, although any . kind of writing is invited. By November the writing group would like to 'have publication of their work by magazines and societies interested in students' work.

The Women's Center also offers a speaker's forum which prepares

EMMANUEL ,FOCUS II FEBRUARY 22, 1980 students to go out anp talk in high schools about a liberal arts educa­tion. If the student wishes, she may speak in ' high schools on Emmanuel.

The Women's Center plans to run a lecture series with- younger alumnae speakers who have... achieved something worthwhile in . the last ten years or so. This program, whieh will run from this spring into September, is designed to benefit the student.

Students Organize to ~aise the Issue of Nuclear Power with Presidential Candidate-s

The Women's Center has 'infor­mation about an AIFS program in which the student may spend two, four, or six weeks on a London campus and take courses and earn credits. The program is an oppor­tunity fOf'student to compare and communicate with foreign countries. .

The Women's Center also offers internships to any student. These may be taken for credit or non­credit and may be coordinated with work study. These intern­ships give the student an under­standing and competence in the world outside of the college.

The Women's Center has many programs to offer. It has no budget, but it can give the student support and guidance. For the Women's Center to exercise its full potentials, however, student volun­teers and unputs are necessary.

A major organizing effort to raise the issue of nuclear power and safe energy alternatives dur­ing the Presidential primaries is currently underway in communi­ties and campuses throughout New England. The Campaign for Safe Energy is mobilizing students and other citizens to question the can­didates on their position on nuclear power and to urge them to endorse the Campaign's Safe Energy Platform.

The Safe Energy Platform calls, for a national program to elimin­ate waste and promote energy self~ sufficiency by the year 2000; a moratorium on federal licensing of new nuclear plants; and a national plan to coordinate the orderly phase , out of all existing nuclear . plants.

The Campaign for Safe Energy, a coalition of more than 20 Public Interest Research Groups, con­sumer and environmental orga- ,' nizations, is concentrating, its organizing efforts on communi­ties in an effort to identify local citizens concerned , about our '

nation's reliance on nuclear power. Working with local groups and committees, the Campaign is turn-_ ing out concerned citizens to ques­tion Presidential candidates when they make campaign appearances in New England communities.

Spearheading the Campaign is the Massachusetts Public Interest ResearclL Group (MASSPIRG). MASSPIRG Executive Director, Douglas Phleps, feels that "stu­dents can playa vital role in shap­ing how the major parties address the issues of nuclear power and the development of energy alter­natives. In the sixties, students organized to stop a war. Now students must organize to help stop nuclear power."

The political debate and media attention surrounding the Presi­dential primaries offer students a unique opportunity to direct public attention towards the issues of. nuclear power and alternative energy.

Consumer adYocate , Ralph Nader is one of the many suppor­ters of the Campaign. According

to ~ader, "The Campaign for Safe Energy believes that citizens ,should playa major role in setting the agenda for discussion by the Presidential candidates. The Cam- . paign hopes to make a consumer's energy program prevail over the costly, hazardous, and authQritar-

. ian energy plans of big oil ." Local campus groups, working

with the Campaign for Safe Energy are recruiting students to take part in this effort. Students who become involved travel to New Hampshire and Massachu­setts communities to work with local Campaign organizers. . Throughout January, hundreds

of ' students have taken part in a massive outreach effort through the Campaign. Students who parti­cipate receive training, materials and transportation. Those who can ,commit a weekend are also pro­vided housing. For more informa­tion on how to become involved in the Campaign ' for Safe Energy contact any of its offices . In Boston, the Campaign is located at 120 Boylston, Room 309 (617) 423-1901.

Counseling anll Career Services Counseling and Career Services

is directed by Sr. Ann Rachel Sh~rry and located in separate offices in the basement of the Administration Building. The two services, 'which are combined, offer resources and aid in counseling and in career planning. Counseling Services is situated in Rooms 0-06 and 0-07 imd Miss Mary C. Irons is the assistant ' to the director. Career Services is situated in Room 0-05 and Miss Janice M. Murphy is the assistant director.

Students' Opinions

Emmanuel Feels a Draft Counseling Services invites the Panic.. has stricken many of the · this time. Our northerly neighbor

student t,o drop in anytime ~o dis- , youths of America. President has already stated ,that her doors "cuss matters or concerns 'with' one ' ' Carter has vocalized a strong , will not be readily open to U.S. of the members of the tiained per- ' desire to reinstate the draft, requir- , draft evaders. For some women sonnel. The student may also talk ing nineteen and twenty year olds another alternative would be with Dr. Albert R. Jurgela, a coun- ' to register with the Selective Ser- motherhood. Perhaps We ~hould seling psychologist, by appoint- vice. Anti-war groups have sprung . slow down a bit and view the situ a-ment. The student is always up--througl'fout . the country in ' tion more objectively. insured of 'co'mplete confiden- protest. Yet still another group has I think' we can 'safely say that tiality. raised its voice in opposition. not many of us want to fight a

Counseling Services also offers 'For the first time in the history war, male or female. But if tfie occupational and personal testing. of the United States,. w'omen are The Strong-Cambell Interest , faced with the same dilemma their Inventory and the Edwards Per- brothers, husbands and male s!:mal Preference Schedule are friends have experienced in the

. available in the office and other past-draft registration and pos-tests may be ordered on request. sible induction into the armed The student may take these tests in forces in the event of war. The the Counseling Office anytime. reaction among women has run the

Counseling Services also ~ffers gamut of emotions, with some workshops which are directed by ardent feminists favoring the sug-Mrs. Betsy Newman. Some of the gestion of equal treatment, while topics of these workshops include other females violently oppose Assertiveness Training, Alcohol such a thought. A wareness, Communication Perhaps we are still in shock.

. Skills, and Your First Year 01) the After all, our generation was only Job. Specific workshops are ten or eleven years old when young designed for the Business Manage- men were being drafted to fight in ment program and also for alum- Vietnam. When registration ended nae. The student is encouraged to April I, 1975, everyone breathed a take advantage of these work- , sigh of relief, hoping to never face shops which are free. The another draft, not to mention schedules for them are put in the another war. But with the increas-, students' mailboxes and are also ing tension between the Soviet posted. Union and the United States, " Counseling Services also con- President Carter has found it ,

suits with campus groups when necessary to request that the Selec- . requested. In addition, it sponsors tive Service be set up once again. If the Freshman Assistants Program Cpngress passes this new law, both which organizes the orientation men and women between the ages week-end for the incoming of eighteen and twenty-six will freshman. have to register, although for the

Career Services make available time being, Carter has expressed vital resourses for the student's an interest only in nineteen and success upon graduation. The twenty year olds. '

Iran November 4, 1979, in Tehran,

Iran, the United States Embassy was seized by Moslem militants. The militants, backed by the Ayatollah KhomeiJii, stated that when the ousted shah was returned to Iran the 50 American hostages would be freed.

It has now been over 100 days since the initial take over. The deposed shah is in seclusion -in Panama, and we still wait to hear some encouraging word from Tehran. Many Americans are m:coming restless with the situa­tion, and asking whether America did right in not submitting to inter­national terrorism.

Should the ousted shah have been returned, as' the militants demanded, or should we as Americans not let such a mali­cious act of terrorism manipulate us? The militants took 50 Americans hostage and ordered the United States to return the shah. Is this not blackmail? Are we

situation, becomes inevitable, wouldn't you be glad that your country was prepared? Further­more, why should only the male popUlation be burdened with defending our nation? We are all United States citizens, and we should all assume responsibility for the country which makes our lives what they are today - free.

by Victoria Della Speranza-

not being told what to do? Is Iran not threatening America with force? Should we as Americans succumb to Iran's threats and let them control us by insidious means? If America returned the shah we would have buckled under the pressure of blackmail. We would have let Iran manipulate us. But mainly we would have let Iran walk over us and control us - as a puppeteer controls a puppet. By America standing our ground and not submitting to blackmail we have shown Iran and other nations that we are not ever going to be manipulated in anyway. If we let Iran control us as a puppet would not other nations attempt the same?

I want our Ameticans freed but not on the terms the Iranians will release them. If America wants to stay a strong and powerful nation we must not now or ever succumb to blackmail by any nation.

by Sally Parella

office has a library of career in for- Women are uneasy with this mation and publications as well as new possibility. What about the Focus II gra,duate school informa~;on and Equal Rights Ammendent? It does catalogues. Students are JPplied not matter, Congress does not Emmanuel College with information about the need a new ammemdent to pass requirements, training, and prepa- legislation requiring women to

400 The Fenway Boston, Mass. ration necessary for their chosen register and be drafted if the situ a- Editors: Staff and Contributors: field. During the school year, tion warrants. What if you do not Career Services schedules inter- register? Under federal law, you views on campus with various could face up to five years in

Joanne Quinn Catherine Schoenfeld Eileen Murphy

Robin Andrews Elaine Bloch

Sally Parella Victoria Pastore Laurie Rutledge Joanne Roberts Peggy Willwerth

employers. The office locates ,job prison and/or a fine of $10,000. openings and helps in job place- How about the prospect of . ment by serving as a liaison Canada? You could try to escape between the employer and the stu- ' to Canada if we enter a war, but dent. you might not be too successful

Business Editor: Jan Griffin

Vicky Della Speranza Carol Green Nancy Jagelka Maureen McCaffrey

FEBRUARY 22, 1980 EMMANUEL FOCUS II

Few Take Responsibility ,for Breast Cancer Detection

Over 90 percent of breast tumors that can be felt are dis­covered by the women ' who have them. Yet only 18 per cent of women in a Gallup Survey say they examine their breasts each month, as recommended.

When breast cancer is detected at an early stage, it stands the best chance for being cured and treated with the least complicated surgery.

Why, then, are women so reluc­tant to examine their breasts regularly? Why, when a breast lump is discovered, do women ' delay in seeking treatment? The answers to these questions are not clear, but many health profes­sionals believe they involve the following considerations.

Women Don't Understand How Vital Breast Self-Examiniation Is.

Many women do not realize that breast examinations should be per­formed monthly, at the same time each menstrual cycle. I n a 1973 survey sponsored by the Ameri­can Cancer Society, only 18 per cent of the women surveyed were aware of the need for frequent examinations.

Over a third of the women thought that having a doctor examine their breasts during a check-up was sufficient. Yet only 23 per cent of women had a physi­cian who checked their breasts regularly.

The examination by a physician is the best method of detection to date, even more effective than mammography or themography. It should be part of regular check­ups.

Women Are Afraid To Discover A Lump In Their Breast

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causes many women to avoid breast self-examination (BSE). "My friends used to tell me I was just looking for trouble," said one 47-year-old woman who practices BSE regularly. Women who are fearful like to think that if they don't examine themselves, there will be no symptoms and thus no surgery or risk of death.

In reality, BSE may prevent suf­fering . Eight out of 10 breast lumps are not cancerous. The 20 percent which are malignant may be controlled more effectively and treated with less surgery if detected at an early stage.

Once women discover a breast lump, some delay seeking treat­ment. They deny that there may be a problem. Irrationally, they believe that if they avoid it, the problem will disappear. Some women are more fearful of what they view as mutilating surgery than of the risk of death.

Others take a fatalistic view, claiming that nothing they do will make a difference, anyway. But as women learn more about their power to influence the spread of cancer by detecting and treating it early, it is hoped they will practice BSE and seek early diagnosis.

Women Feel Guilting About Touching Their Breasts

Some women avoid BSE because they believe it is wrong to touch their breasts. This guilt is misplaced. Our society'S cultural taboos against self-stimulation are not related to BSE, which is a diagnostic, medical procedure.

Some breast lumps are dis­covered by a woman's partner. Yet health professional~ generally

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ignore teaching men and women how to examine a partner's breasts or encouraging them to share responsibility for breast cancer detection. Perhaps some women would feel more comfortable if their partner conducted their breast examination or if it became a joint effort.

Women Don' t Know How to Perform BSE

Only 22 per cent of women who practice BSE feel confident of what they are doing. If women are instructed in the proper tech­niques, they are more likely to use them.

In a study performed at St. Michael Reece Hospital in Toronto and reported irt the New England Journal of Medicine. 90 per cent of women instructed in BSE conducted it with confi­dence. During the study, 39 per cent of the cancers were identified by BSE. This suggests that women have the PQtential to playa much more important role in detection of breast lumps.

It is the responsibility of each woman and her physician to see that she learns ' self-examination techniques. Eight out of 10 women surveyed who received personal instruction in BSE were taught by their physician . Of those taught, 92 per cent practiced BSE, but only 33 per cent did it monthly.

In the final analysis, practicing BSE may be much like avoiding cigarettes. People know they should, but they don't.

Reprinted by permISSIOn of Wellbeing. Beth Israel Hospital.

Breast self-examination (BSE) is simple. I. In a standing position, raise one hand in the air. Use two or th'ree fingers of the other hand to explore the opposite breast gently in a clockwise motion, feeling for any unusual lump or mass under the skin. Then do the same thing on the other side. Many doctors suggest doing this part of the exam in the shower. Soapy fingers glide easily over the skin making it easy to concentrate on the texture under­neath. 2. When towelling off before a mirror, inspect both breasts for anything unusual, and then bend forward to check for any abnormality in shape. 3. Press each nipple gently and look for a discharge. 4. Repeat the fingertip inspection, this time lying flat on the back with one arm behind the head.

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Revival of Women's Center.

By LAURIE RUTLEDGE Under the direction of Sr.

Kathleen Dierdre Guerin, plans are being made to reorganize the Women's Center here at Emmanuel. With enough interest, the Center will become a place where young women can meet , discuss their problems, and learn about the lives of undergraduate women in other countries.

Sf. Kathleen hopes to establish two programs within the Center. The first will be a creative writing group, which will meet weekly. Anyone who is interested in a future in writing will be able to bring her works to these meetings to dis­cuss tnem and learn from the suggestions and criticisms of others . Event uall y, Sr . Kathleen would like to publish the writings of the Center members. The second program entails writing to under­graduate women in Japan , England and Scotland. This comparative culture study will enable young women to obser.ve

. the universality of their so'Cial, academic, and economic problems. Each member of this

group will be urged to keep a journal in addition to writing to foreign students. The journals will reflect some of the difficul­ties and achievements of the young women in the program, and Sr. Kathleen hopes to pub­lish excerpts from them so that people will become more aware of the obstacles and possibili­ties that await today's female undergraduate students.

A summer session at the University of London for interested students is also being discussed. For two, four, or six weeks, students will be able to take a course at the University and receive credit for it; there are several fields to choose courses from and this is an excellent opportunity to expe­rience firsthand life in another country and earn college credits at the same time. For more information, either about the trip to England or about the Women's Center activities, contact Sr. Kathleen. Take this opportunity to discover more about Y0\.lrself and about your future, and to broaden your horizons intellectually as well as socially. '

"Las Chicas Americanas" Return to Emmanuel •••

By ELAINE BLOCH and PEGGY WILLWERTH

The mission began on a Friday evening, Aug. 24, 1979, as rour ,Erpmanuel wom~n . . E)aine. B)oc;h . Judy Mooney, Marie Silvia, and Peggy Willwerth, set out from Kennedy Airport on a DC-8 to their destined point - Pamplona, Spain. Did it seem possible we would survive the five month long journey we so eagerly set out to do'?? No!!! However, these inno­vations soon changed as the fun began in our Europe~n "pueblo."

· Pamplona, a typical village of northern Spain known for its famous "Fiesta de San Fermin" also called "The Running of the Bulls," is divided into . two con­trasting parts; the old part and the modern. The old part conveys the

· Spanish life style as pictured by most foreigners with its 'narrow streets, little shops, plazas, and sidewalk cafes. In contrast, the new part displays the construction of a modern buildings, preparing for the younger generation and a

· more modern society. The austere University of Navarra, one of the more prestigious, private univer­sities in all of Spain, provided us

· with a program which en~anced a true learning experience through a

· foreign educational system. The

many friends we had at the univei-. sity really made it all the more enjoyable. It was through our friends that we were able to Rrac­tice speaking as al1 .• 7"~ep!dit7( • Pamplonian, using not only class­room language, but the slang terms of the young people. These same friends must be credited with the teaching of the Spanish cul­tural life, that is, family life, cook­Ing, dancing, and other customs.

During our stay in Pamplona WI:­tood advantage of our free time to travel inside and outside of Spain. Among the places we visited were four capital cities, Madrid, Paris, Rome, and Lisbon, and other . famous sites. The time just seemed to fly by with the traveling and keeping busy, and before we knew it, it was time to head home. Leav­ing Pamplona was not an easy thing to do, but we'll always have stored in our memories one of the best experiences of our· lives . We've all experienced what is known as "culture shock" as we move on into our own new and changed American life styles. It's a strange feeling being back, but now we can look upon situations with a new perspective and incor­porate this into our daily lives here at Emmanuel and in the years ahead. Mission complete.

A Dream Corne True! By MAUREEN McCAFFREY

After countless sheets of stationary, envelopes, and air mail stamps, · one of my dreams is about to come true. Over the Christmas holidays I

received a letter from my pen pal, a girl from West Germany, telling me of her plans to come to visit with me for a month . I was so excited and counted with anticipation the days in which she would be here in Amer­ica . Now in less than three days I will be anxiously awaiting her arrival at Logan Airport.

I began writing to Astrid just about six years ago when' I received her name from the I nternationar Pen Pal League here in Boston. Astrid is nineteen years old and lives with her parents and twin brother illthe town of Pfullendorf, West Germany. She writes English very well, and hopes to improve her speaking skills while here in the United States . . Astrid is nineteen years old and lives with her parents and twin brother in the town of Pfullendorf, West Germany. She writes English very well, and hopes to improve her speaKing skills while here in the United States.

Boston will be the perfect place to entertain Astrid. With so much to see and do around here there will never be an idle moment. When not attending classes with me, we will be busy touring the historici.\l, cul­tural, and recreational aspects of tbis city. Although we plan to take each day as it comes, I have aJready purchased tickets to the hit musical "An­nie," "Beatlemania," and the Ice Follies. Needless to say, it will be a very busy month to corne.

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The Fenway Court of Isabella Stewart Gardner By NANCY JAGELKA

If you were to walk down the Fenway towards Huntington Avenue, you would pass a .plain­looking building, with an iron gate surrounding it. You would no doubt pass right by it, simply because it doesn' t seem to be of any interest to the public. If you stopped to read the nameplate you . would be surprised to learn that not only were you standing in front of the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, but that for a dollar donation, you could view the price­less masterpieces of hundreds of artists from all over the world.

Upon your entrance to the "home" of Mrs. Isabella Stewart Gardner, you would be imme­diately captivated by the atmo­sphere of the four floors of galleries, passageways, artwork and most of the style in which the building is structured. The mood is quiet and somber, with a calming effect to those perceptive enough to appreciate the objects that sur­round the viewer. The main point of focus of the building and it's entranceway, is the so-called "court" of Mrs. Gardner. Flowers, in bloom throughout the year, are placed along with Roman and Greek statues, and fountains in a setting that was designed to resemble a favorite Venetian court in Italy. (Mr. and Mrs. Gardner had admired it while visiting). One becomes entranced by the trickling fountain and the effects of the dark, mysterious light ing. As people around you whisper and discuss the various artpieces, you can just sit and "meditate" into the m·agetic attraction of the court. You can't help but become sensi­tive to the atmosphere. There is such an array of styles, colors and artists that yo u are simply overwhelmed.

An overhead skylight gives an interesting effect. As the sun sets, you can sense the change of not only light, but the actual feeling of the artworks. Everything becomes more subtle, but still very intense. Although there is indoor lighting to pick up where the skylight left off, it cannot compare to the effect that the twilight has on the objects. You feel as though you are in a Medieval dream world, with candlelights, dark passages and wooden furniture producing the "props." The statues become not just marble art, but bodies from apcient times. Everything gains new meaning. Mrs. Gardner's vision of a museum was a Venetian palace of the fifteenth century and she has captured it in such a way that you become a part of the art, not just an observer.

Besides the court and its floor of art, there is a second and third floor of galleries of furniture, . paintings, and sculpture and a fourth floor, which was Isabella's home. As the founder and co­originator of the museum-home (with her husband John Lowell Garder), Isabella believed that she needed a place to "house" her growing art collection. With money left from her father 's death and her husband's will, she pro- . ceeded to recreate some of her favorite places, using the artwork of their area as a base. She became the most influential woman in the early 1900's, due to her generosity, eccentric nature and most of all her "home." It has been said that she achieved so much in her life­time because she desired only the best, and would accept no less. She donated a great deal of money to the Church of the Advent, and once a year dressed in "working" dothes, and scrubbed the steps and loors of the church as a form of )enance. She was a religious woman, but not a fanatic. A story tells her reply to the question, "Do you believe in God? Isabella calm­ly stated that, Yes she did believe iU God, but that she also believed in the Red Sox.

Isabella ' s other interests included the Boston Red Sox and the Boston Symphony Orchestra of which she was· a co-founder of the latter. Her tapestry room is arranged in such a way that it is an excellent concert hall. The ten rugs covering the walls, in addition to the high beams of the ceiling are responsible for the fine acoustics it receives. To this day, as requested in Isabella's will, there are three concerts each week: Tuesday's at 4 p.m., Thursday'S at 8p.m. and Sunday's at 4p.m. Most of the concerts involve classical works, performed by Boston musicians.

Although she had planned with her husband on the museum, he never saw it started. It was his for­.tune and her desire to capture the attraction she felt towards the Italian Renaissance masters that steered the plans. She went to Europe to look for columns, capitals, arches, ironwork, fire­places, staircases and fountains. Every detail was required to have her specific approval and it became an obssession to have and acquire only the best of the objects she needed for the completion of her home.

The official opening was New Year's night, 1903, and the first public opening, February 23, 1903. Her collection consisted of stone arches, capitals, inset reliefs,

Psychology Club By JOANNE QUINN

The Psychology Club, co-chaired by Jeanne Charello and Cathy Price, under the direction of Dr. Carson Johnson and Dr. Richard Berggren is . currently making industrious efforts to revitalize itself to the well known organization that it has been in past years. The club exists as a service to the people in the department and to other members of the college com­munity.

The clubs' goal for this year is to build. In an effort to involve psy­chology majors and potential rt)ajors in club activities, a social was held 6n January 23, and a job symposium took place on February 6. The club hopes to offer more services like this.

As a professional organization, the club in conjunction with the Psy­chology Department, works to keep those interested aware of career opportunities, seminars, and other issues relevant to the field. It is an intermediary for students, faculty, and the department. Questions, problems, and ideas about curriculum and policy may be brought to the club for discussion, formulation, and delivery to the department.

In the near future the club intends to have faculty speak of their expe­riences in the field, a number of guest speakers, and fund raising event. Suggestion and requests for prospective activities may be brought to Jeanne Caherello or Cathy Price.

Both the Psychology Club and the Psychology department would like to encourage more student and faculty interaction. This can begin with an involvement in Psychology club meetings and activities.

Also Psychology majors are invited to attend department m-eetings which are held on Wednesdays at 12:30 as needed.

examples of Roman, Byzantine, Romanesque, Gothic, and Ren­aissance periods. Famous artists included ; Rembrant, Manet, Millet , Whistler , Vermeer , Rubens, Van Dyck and Degas. Also included was a "small" col­lection of autographs, with the signatures of Beethoven, Brahms, Liszt, Mendelssohn , Richard Strauss and Wagner. In total, there are 290 paintings, 280 pieces of sculpture, 60 drawings, 130 prints, 460 pieces of furniture, 250 textiles, 240 objects of ceramic and .

glass and 350 miscellaneous. The last years of Mrs. Gardner's

life were devoted to her museum. Though she suffered a stroke in 1919 and never walked again, she still remained aware and kept in contact with her "friends." Even at 82 years, she wrote in a letter, "I really lead an interesting life." Her love of music and friendly patronage of the arts helped further many careers, leading to lasting friendships all over the world. Upon her death in 1924, she stated in her will that the Fenway

Court should be maintained in it's original arrangement. Under her favorite painting, Bellini's Christ Bearing the Cross, she gave orders for fresh violets daily. She also stated that her bed was to be burned, she was in fear that some­one etse would sleep in it.

To sum up Isabella Gardner's life, her seal and motto of the museum say it best: A shield bear­ing a phoenix, as a symbol of immortality, and the words, "C' est mon plasir".... It is my pleasure ...

Intercollegiate

Update Update Update Fun, Frolic and lots of Falling!, one poster proclaimed. There was

definitely alot of each at the Intercollege Rollerskating Party on Satur­day, February 9th in the cafeteria. The party, sponsored by Emmanuel and M.C.P., was a real success. Ifwe all recover from our bruises in time, we could make it an annual event!

The Intercollege Committee is already planning the spring semester Clambake; the date for this event is May 4th. Anyone with ideas for the Clambake should bring them to the committee members or attend the next Intercollege meeting. The Clambake is traditionally held on the weekend before finals, so it is a good opportunity to relax and unwind before exams. Plan now to make it a really terrific day and a great way to end the school year!

by Laurie Rutledge

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