sports newsLaham Brings Strong Mix of Knowledge, Experience to Saints

Women’s Volleyball Begins Quest for Conference Title Four-peat

During his time as an assistant athletic trainer/instructor at the University of Massachusetts-Amherst, Ron Laham experienced something truly special. As the primary athletic trainer for the men’s basketball team, he was a vital part of the greatest season in the program’s history in 1996, when the No. 1 ranked Minutemen, led by fu-ture NBA start Marcus Camby, tallied up a 26-game win streak and earned a spot in the NCAA tournament’s Final Four.

After 14 years in Amherst, the Medford native and Northeastern graduate has returned to Boston look-ing for another unique undertaking. As the new Head Athletic Trainer at Emmanuel, Laham is excited to see how his knowledge and experience at the Division I level will translate to working with the Saints’ athletic programs.

For Laham, there were a number of reasons why he jumped at the oppor-tunity to come serve the College’s ath-letic training needs. After dedicating his time and energy to round-the-clock care for the Minutemen’s basketball squad, he admits a big reason had to do with his desire to find a position that offered a bit more variety.

“I wanted to come to a place that was about students and athletes, not just about athletics,” he said. “With the UMass men’s basketball program it was just a ton of travel and I had to be on call 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year. At that level it’s just very high maintenance. I was looking for a change from what I was doing out there and I liked the idea of coming to Emmanuel to head my own athletic training facility.”

The return to the Boston area, where his family still resides, was an added bonus.

“I didn’t realize how much I missed the city until I got back here,” he said. “When I was at UMass I didn’t get to come to Boston as much as I’d like. I’m happy to be back.”

After graduating from Northeastern with a degree in athletic training/physi-cal education, Laham spent a year as an assistant athletic trainer at Massa-chusetts Institute of Technology before heading south to earn his M.Ed. with a concentration in athletic training from the University of Virginia. Over the years he’s gained experience through a variety of outlets, such as working in the training room at the State Uni-versity of New York at Plattsburgh, assisting USA Basketball at the 22 and under World Championships, serving as coordinator of sports medicine at the Nike/Hall of Fame Hoop Summit and Buckler Challenge European Basketball Tour, and working as a trainer at the Bay State Games and Boston Marathon.

One of the greatest elements of his craft that he’s been able to harness through these experiences is his knowledge of strength and condition-ing – something he’s especially excited to introduce to the entire Emmanuel community.

“When I originally talked to some of the coaches during the interview process, I was told that they hadn’t had anyone with that type of knowl-edge before and that they were looking

to bring that component here,” he said. “If you’re an athlete and you want to get better you need to get in the weight room and do things outside of practice that will make you better. This is something I’d like to extend to the entire campus. If people want to use me as a resource for strength and conditioning and nutrition, I’d love to help.”

While through the years he’s noticed a lack of awareness among Division III athletes in comparison to their top-tiered counterparts in terms of strength and conditioning, in most other ways Laham has seen little difference. When it comes to dedication, work ethic and desire, his views about working with student-athletes at any level are simple: Athletes are athletes.

“I don’t think there’s a difference between the commitment these stu-dent-athletes have or their wanting to be successful,” he said. “I just love the dynamic you get to have with the athletes. You get a chance to mentor these kids, give them advice, maybe help them through the process of tran-sitioning into college life, and that’s something I enjoy.

“I get a lot of satisfaction from being

able to take athletes who are injured and help them get healthy and back playing the game,” he added. “You hate to see someone get hurt, but there’s a great deal of satisfaction in taking them through the process and watching them play again.”

Arriving on campus just a week before athletes reported for preseason, so far Laham’s time at the College has been full of activity, as he’s quickly had to get to know his new group of stars, fellow staff members and his surroundings. One thing he’s already recognized about the College is that its great sense of community truly shines through.

“At Emmanuel you really get to know people,” he said. “You see everyone that works here all the time. I already know administrators here better than I ever did at UMass.

“In my short time of being in this environment I know it’s just a great place to work and people told me that before I arrived. People really enjoy being here and working here and I don’t think you can say that every-where. I’m really looking forward to getting involved here as much as I can.”

The women’s volleyball team is once again looking to reach the summit of the GNAC conference. This season, they’ll look to do it under new leadership.

With the departure of Joe Seid, who served as the program’s head coach for 18 years, Denitra Seals takes over the reins this season, her sixth with the team. Despite the loss of three starters from last year’s squad, which finished with an overall record of 21-11, including an 11-0 GNAC mark, Seals sees great promise in this fall’s

line-up, thanks especially to the return of defending conference Player of the Year Lindsey Parker ’10.

Parker led the Saints with a total of 395 kills on the season for an aver-age of 3.83 kills per game. On top of earning Player of the Year distinctions, Parker also earned first-team All-Con-ference honors and was named the GNAC tournament’s Most Valuable Player.

The Saint’s top shot blocker, Mea-gan McGivern ’08, also returns to

the courts this fall and is expected to provide the team with a powerful defensive presence. During her 2006 campaign, McGivern tallied up 92 blocks, good for an average of 1.03 per contest. She will serve as captain this season along with Ashley O’Neill ’08 and Jen Walsh ’08.

“They each bring a special quality of leadership to the table and with their successful experience over the past 3 years,” said Seals of her tri-captains. “They will be an instrumental part to the team’s success this year.”

With the addition of five newcomers to the team, Seals believes a fourth consecutive conference title could be in reach for her squad. “This group of players has worked very hard and truly has a lot of potential,” she said. “I feel we will be one of the top contenders in the GNAC conference.”

The Saint’s next match will be on Sep-tember 13th when they host Wheaton College at 7 p.m. in the Jean Yawkey Center gymnasium.

After a lengthy tenure at UMass-Amherst, new Head Athletic Trainer Ron Laham brings his expertise to Emmanuel.

After nearly two years of planning, development and production, the new Emmanuel College Website was launched in the beginning of September. The site, which includes a variety of new content and features that will further engage and inform viewers, better communicates the rich experiences available at the institu-tion.

Last fall, Emmanuel engaged BigBad, Inc., a New England-based interactive agency, to assess the College’s online communications and present recommendations for a strategic approach to the site’s design. Taking into consideration the many changes that have occurred at Emmanuel in the last several years, the College and BigBad set out

with the objective of improving Emmanuel’s Web presence, all the while assembling a site that would compre-hensively communicate not only the institution’s academic excellence, but the strong sense of community life both on and off-campus as well.

Web Editor Shauna Billings, who manages the site’s content and operation, says the effort required the assistance of many unsung members of the College. Input from faculty, staff and students through a Website advisory committee, behind-the-scenes work by the Informa-tion Technology Department, and summer support from a team of student interns,

Emmanuel NewsSEPTEMBER 2007

IN THISISSUE

Emmanuel Welcomes Freshman Class, Returning Students

3

8Dr. Onofrietti ReceivesMentorship Award

2

Derrick Bell to Provide Convocation Address

Laham Brings Strong Mix of Knowledge, Experience to Saints

Emmanuel Launches New Website for Start of Academic Year

...CONTINUED ON PAGE 6

The Future Is NowConstruction of the New Academic Science Center Underway

Derrick Bell, one of the most highly respected constitutional law professors in America, will be the guest speaker at Emmanuel College’s Academic Convo-cation which will be held on September 13th. The event will be held in the Jean Yawkey Center gymnasium at 12:15 p.m.

An internationally-recognized legal scholar, civil rights activist, and writer, Bell is a visiting professor at New York University’s law school where he teaches constitutional law. He holds the distinction of being the first African American to be tenured at Harvard Law School, as well as the only academic to relinquish a coveted tenured position to protest Harvard Law School’s failure to appoint women of color.

Bell’s work as an activist began directly out of law school when he was hired as a civil rights worker for the U.S. Justice Department and continued when Thurgood Marshall later recruited him to the NAACP Legal Defense and Education Fund.

Bell has received six honorary degrees in the last decade and has authored a number of well-respected works, includ-ing the New York Times bestseller Faces at the Bottom of the Well and “Race, Racism and American Law” which is now considered a standard text of American law schools. His book Ethical Ambition: Living a Life of Meaning and Worth was required summer reading for first-year students at Emmanuel.

A rendering of the new Academic Science Center, which will open in 2009.

A screenshot of the new Emmanuel College homepage.

Preparations for the College’s new Academic Science Center, which will feature teaching laboratories for biology, chemistry, biochemistry, physics and psychol-ogy/neuroscience, faculty research space and offices, student study areas, and new classrooms for all

disciplines, began this summer. The official groundbreaking ceremony for the Center will be held on September 27th at 4:30 p.m.

...CONTINUED ON PAGE 6

Marjorie E. Bell joins the Graduate and Professional Programs (GPP) as a new Enrollment Counselor. Bell holds an M.S. in counseling and ap-plied educational psychology from Northeastern University and a B.A. in environmental studies from Lewis & Clark College. She has served as a graduate admissions intern for North-eastern’s College Student Development Program as well as a program assistant for Lesley University’s Adult Learning Division.

John S. Byrne is a new Associate Director of Resident Life. Byrne comes to Emmanuel after serving as the housing operations manager at North-eastern University. He holds a master’s and bachelor’s degree in linguistics from Georgetown University.

Patrick D. Chviruk returns to the College as a new Admissions Counselor. A 2007 graduate with a B.A. in sociology, Chviruk had served as a student assistant in the Office of Admissions since 2005.

Laurel Clanton joins Campus Ministry as the new Administrative Assistant. Clanton, who recently graduated from Salem State College with a degree in history, previously worked as an office assistant at Henry’s Market in Beverly, MA.

Roxanne Dumas is the new Director of Financial Services. She joins the Emmanuel community after working as an assistant director at Boston University’s Office of Financial As-sistance. Dumas received an M.B.A in

business information systems and a B.A. in home economics from California State University Los Angeles.

Amanda L. Folk-Eskenas comes to Emmanuel as the new Collection Development/Reference Librarian. Previously, Folk-Eskenas served as the head of technical services/informa-tion service librarian at the Sharon Public Library. She holds a master’s of library and information science from the University of Pittsburgh, a master’s of theological studies from Harvard University and bachelors degrees in German and religion from the University of Richmond.

Ronald D. Laham is the new Head Athletic Trainer at Emmanuel. Laham comes to the College after serving as an assistant athletic trainer/instruc-tor at UMass Amherst where he also previously served as the coordinator of rehabilitation. He holds a master’s degree in athletic training from the University of Virginia and a bachelor’s degree in athletic training from North-eastern University.

Dr. Judith Cox Marley joins Emmanuel as the new Dean of Graduate and Professional Programs/Associate Professor of Education. Marley previously served as the assistant dean at Boston University’s Metropolitan College, the continuing education unit of the university. She holds an A.B. from Boston College and a M.Ed. and Ed.D. from the Uni-versity of Massachusetts, Lowell.

campus news

2 Emmanuel NewsSEPTEMBER 2007

Staff News

Editor in ChiefMolly Honan

Writer & EditorBryan Mahoney

PhotographersMerrill SheaCarla Osberg Photography

Published Monthly by

400 The Fenway

Boston, MA 02115

pr@emmanuel.eduwww.emmanuel.edu/emmanuelnews

Emmanuel News

Emmanuel News is printed on recycled paper.

Emmanuel College’s Dean of Students Dr. Joe Onofrietti was honored by Massachusetts College Personnel Association (MCPA) in early May as one of two recipients of the 2007 Pillar of Mentorship Award, which pays tribute to individuals who have made lifetime commitments to the field of higher education.

An actively involved leader on Emmanuel’s campus as well as on a regional and national level since 1983, Dr. Onofrietti has been consistently involved with MCPA, the state division of the American College Personnel Association (ACPA), for the past 22 years. In his award citation, he was described as “a willing mentor that often takes people under his wing in order to guide them…a talented, committed professional who has im-pacted the careers and lives of many.”

For Onofrietti, who takes great pride in his recognition as a mentor, the award was a pleasant and touching surprise.

“It’s a real honor, I’ve never received

anything like this,” he said. “The word mentorship means a lot to me. I feel like part of what I do is find ways to go out of my way to help students, direct their attention to fields of possible interest and help them through it. It’s a nice feeling when people recognize that and when you can look back and think about all the good people you were able to help.”A member of the Emmanuel community since 2001, “Dr. Joe”

has proven to be a great ambassador not only for the College, but for the Colleges of the Fenway (COF) and the Medical Academic and Scientific Community Organization (MASCO) as well. On top of his work on campus – including teaching classes for the Graduate and Professional Programs – and through these organi-zations, his list of previous credentials includes leadership roles with ACPA, MCPA and the Boston Area College

Housing Association (BACHA). He was elected to the ACPA’s national executive board from 2002-2005 where he specialized as the Director of Core Council for Member Services and Interest, served as president of MCPA from 1991-92 and presided over BA-CHA in 1985.

Dr. Onofrietti has also volunteered his assistance with several conferences in the past and is currently helping with the planning of the 2008 National Association of Student Personnel Administration (NASPA) convention, which will be held in Boston next March. “Dr. Joe is a tremendous asset to the Emmanuel community as well as to the profession of student affairs administration,” said Vice President of Student Affairs Patricia Rissmeyer. “He is smart, kind, genuine and has a tremendous sense of humor. Through-out his professional life, he has guided generations of students and colleagues. He is most deserving of this prestigious award.”

Dean of Students Dr. Onofrietti Receives Mentorship Award

...CONTINUED ON PAGE 6

Part one of the Emmanuel College Art Faculty Shows will begin September 12th. The show will take place in the Lillian Immig Gallery, located on the second floor of the Cardinal Cushing Library. Viewing hours are Monday-Saturday, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

The show, which will run through October 24th, will feature work from faculty members Erich Doubek, Sally Moore, Leslie Schomp, Kathy Soles and Tore Terrasi. A gallery discussion will be held September 19th at 5:30 p.m. followed by a reception from 6:00-7:30 p.m.

The second section of the art show will take place from November 6th through December 14th and will include pieces by Kathleen Bitetti, Candice Smith Corby, Hisako Matsui and Karolina Novitska. The third and final part of the show will be held early next year (January 9th through February 14th) and will feature art by Brian Littlefield, Steve Locke, Stephan Jacobs, Megumi Natioh and Yoshiko Suga.

Art Faculty Show Opens Sept. 12th in the Immig Gallery

Dean of Students Dr. Joe Onofrietti seen here with Ryan Rivard and Cathryn Lariviere, recently received MCPA’s Pillar of Mentorship Award.

The Office of Marketing Communications

Giovanna A. Albertini joins the faculty as a Special Instructor of Foreign Languages. Previously she served as a lecturer and teaching fellow for modern foreign languages at Emmanuel as well as at Boston University and Simmons College. Albertini is a Ph.D. candidate in French literature.

José Ignacio Alvarez-Fernández will be serving as an Assistant Professor of Foreign Languages. Alvarez-Fernández earned a Ph.D. in peninsular literature and cultural studies from Michigan State University. He previously served as a preceptor, course supervisor and assistant to the director of the tutoring center at Harvard University.

Mark Baard is now a part-time Special Instructor of Journalism after serv-ing as an adjunct at the College. As a freelance writer specializing in science and society, Baard has written for such publications as Computerworld, Wired News and MacWorld. He is a graduate of Syracuse University’s S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications. Jennifer Jamieson Bortle joins Emmanuel as a visiting Assistant Professor of Psychology. Bortle received her doctorate in clinical psychology from Duquesne University. She recently concluded her post-doctoral psychology fellowship in the program for psychotherapy at Cambridge Health Alliance.

Stace Christopher Budzko is a new Special Instructor of English. He holds a master’s degree in creative writing from Emerson College and a bachelor’s in English from Saint Michael’s College. Budzko has experience as a writer in residence for the Institute of Contemporary Art and as a creative writing instructor for

Grub Street, Inc.

Annette Busch is a new Special Instructor of Biology. She earned a Ph.D. in neuroscience from the University of Hamburg in Germany and previously served as an adjunct professor of Biology at Capital University in Columbus, OH.

Christopher Craig will once again join the College as a Special Instructor of English after serving in the position in the spring. Craig recently received his Ph.D. in English literature from Tufts University. He has prior experience as an instructor for the School for the Museum of Fine Arts, UMass Boston and Baypath College.

Cynthia Fowler comes to Emmanuel as a new Associate Professor of Art. She was previously employed as an assistant professor at Wentworth Institute of Technology as well as an adjunct professor at Harvard University Extension School. Fowler holds a Ph.D. in art history from the University of Delaware.

Stephan Jacobs is a new part-time Special Instructor of Art at the College. Jacobs holds a master’s degree in photography from Massachusetts College of Art and a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the San Francisco Art Institute.

Laura E. Johnston joins Emmanuel as an Assistant Professor of Religious Studies. A Ph.D. candidate in theological ethics at Boston College, Johnston received a master’s degree from Harvard Divinity School and a bachelor’s degree with concentrations in religious studies, Russian and chemistry from the University of Virginia. She has worked as a teaching fellow and teaching assistant at Boston

College and also served as an instructor at Labouré College.

Régine Isabelle Joseph is the new Diversity Fellow of Foreign Languages at Emmanuel. Most recently she has served as a graduate assistant and as a Haitian Creole instructor at New York University. Joseph is currently completing a Ph.D. in French at New York University.

Dr. Naomi Lev joins the College as a Special Instructor of Chemistry after serving as an adjunct lecturer in the spring. Lev holds a Ph.D. in Physical Chemistry from Case Western Reserve University and also serves as an instructor at the Museum of Science.

Tim Lewandowski is a new Special Instructor of Mathematics at Emmanuel. He has taught courses at Southwestern Illinois College as well as served as a teaching assistant at Washington University where he earned an M.A. in mathematics. He received his bachelor’s degree in mathematics and music from Macalester College.

Stephen A. Luke will serve as a Special Instructor of Physics at the College. He is currently completing his Ph.D. dissertation from the University of Notre Dame. The previous two years he has worked as a physics and computer science teacher at Notre Dame High School in Lawrence, MA.

Sharon P. McKechnie joins Emmanuel as an Assistant Professor of Management. She holds a Ph.D. in management with a concentration in organizational studies from Boston College. McKechnie has taught previously at Boston College and Merrimack College.

Christine McKenna comes to the College as a new Assistant Professor of Sociology. McKenna, who recently completed her work in the social science doctoral program at Syracuse University, has most recently served as a visiting instructor of social work at Regis College.

Gabriel N. Mendes is the new Diversity Fellow of History. She is currently completing her Ph.D. in American Civilization from Brown University. During her time at Brown, Mendes has served as a teaching assistant and teaching fellow for the Department of American Civilization, as well as a teaching assistant for the Department of African Studies.

Ana Rosa Otero Marcos is now a Special Instructor of Biology after serving as an adjunct faculty member of the College’s Biology Department from 2004-2006. She holds a Ph.D. from the Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology from the University of Leon, Spain.

Emily C. Parsons will serve as a part-time Special Instructor of Art at Emmanuel. She has experience work-ing as an art therapist/clinician, having worked for Riverside Day Treatment in Wakefield, MA and S.A.F.E. Studio, Inc. in Ipswich, MA. Parsons holds a master’s degree in art therapy from The George Washington University and a bachelor’s degree in developmental psychology and studio art from Emmanuel.

Jonathan Paul Sydnor is a new Assistant Professor of Religious Studies. Sydnor recently completed his coursework as a Ph.D. candidate

campus news

Emmanuel News 3SEPTEMBER 2007

Faculty News

Emmanuel Welcomes the Class of 2011, Returning Students

...CONTINUED ON PAGE 6

Students and their families made their way to the College’s

campus over Labor Day

Weekend for the start of

the 2007-08 school year.

4 Emmanuel NewsSEPTEMBER 2007

spotlight

The turning of the calendar to September marks new beginnings for colleges and universities all across the country. At Emmanuel, the start of the 2007-08 academic year represents an especially momentous time of change.

With members of the freshman class settling into their dorm rooms and beginning their academic careers as Emmanuel students, the College is pleased to welcome a class that represents the largest in school history. The Class of 2011, made up of 630 students, joins a traditional under-graduate student body of 1,750 from 30 states and 24 countries.

“The members of Emmanuel’s Class of 2011 are a diverse and accomplished group of students,” said Robbins. “We are delighted to welcome them to our campus and into our community.”

While new students and returning students alike have likely already witnessed the current changes occurring to the physical campus, most notably the construction of the new Academic Science Center and the exterior enhancements to the Administration Building, there are a number of other exciting modifications new to Emmanuel that are sure to be of special interest to the student body and the entire community as well.

In response to feedback from students, several of the College’s facilities, including the Jean Yawkey Center and the Cardinal Cushing Library, will feature extended hours this year. The Yawkey Center will now be open from 6:00 a.m.- 2:00 a.m. while the library will be open Monday through Thurs-day, 7:30 a.m. - 1:00 a.m.; Friday, 7:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.; and Sunday, noon - 1:00 a.m.

Director of Student Center Services Mary Beth Thomas sees the extended hours for the College’s facilities as a great way to provide students another space to read, study and hang out with friends for a little bit longer.

With the increased number of students and the addition of satellite housing options such as the Inn at Longwood, Howard Johnson’s at Fenway Park and Rodgers Hall at Wentworth Institute of Technology, she feels the Yawkey Center will become even more of a hub on campus.

“We want to provide space for students to be, or at least give them that option,” she said. “The Yawkey Center has been described as the living room of our campus, but I think of it more as a family room. It’s the place where students can come and meet up with their friends. With more students residing off campus I think it will be an even more important fixture in maintaining our great sense of com-munity.”

Another change within the Yawkey Center is the new state-of-the-art equipment in the fitness center. Equipment in both the Yawkey Center and St. Joseph Hall weight rooms were upgraded this summer, with the addition of new free weights and machines to the main facility. Two new treadmills were incorporated into the mix of cardiovascular machines, as well as a new pair of Nautilus Tread-Climber cardio machines and Expresso Fitness virtual reality stationary bikes. The TreadClimbers, with their unique dual-motion design, will provide students with what Director of Athletics and Recreation Pam Roecker thinks will be a “more challenging workout,” as it combines low-impact walking with gradual hill climbing. The virtual bikes, meanwhile, will allow students, faculty and staff to traverse computer-generated courses and compare their performances with people all over the country.

“Our goal was to upgrade our facilities and now we feel like we have two really good fitness options for students,” said Roecker. “With the new machines, anytime you can bring in something new that can add variety to someone’s workout is a good thing. I think students will enjoy it.”

For those looking for a little more variety from their dining options on campus, the College has re-opened a café on the plaza level of the Administration Building that provides a Tex-Mex BBQ theme. Formerly the Plaza Café, which closed in May 2004, the new Muddy River Café offers students a variety of grab-and-go options such as burritos, tacos, sandwich, soups and salad, as well as a different coffee option with Green Mountain coffee brands. Aptly named for the river that runs just outside of campus, the café is located in the former Plaza Meeting Room and will be open Monday through Thursday from 8:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. and Friday

from 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. The area will also feature 80 additional seats for those looking for another place to sit and eat on campus.

“We want to make it a destination place, another place for students to dine,” said Bon Appetit Manager Kelly McDonald. “The Muddy River Café provides a whole different theme and I think it will help accommodate the

students more by providing them with another great option.”

With the fall semester already under-way, members of the administration and staff hope all students enjoy the new features around campus and wish students good luck in their pursuits this year.

Welcome back!

Exciting Changes Around Campus as the School Year Begins

Thanks to extended hours, students can now enjoy more time to read, study and hang out in the Jean Yawkey Center. Below, Lauren Buffone gets a workout in on one of the new virtual reality stationary bikes in the fitness center.

Emmanuel News 5SEPTEMBER 2007

gpp news

As the newly-appointed Dean of Graduate and Professional Programs (GPP) at Emmanuel, Dr. Judith Cox Marley views her position as one that involves bridge building. For her, generating opportunities through partnerships plays a significant role in continuing education programs, as it combines a quality educational experience with the practicality of access. It is through this appreciation for collaboration that she anticipates to further GPP’s success by continuing to build engaging and distinctive educational formats.

Arriving at the College in July after spending the last four years as the Assistant Dean at Boston University’s Metropolitan College, the continuing education unit of the university, Dr. Marley will be responsible for provid-ing strategic leadership for all graduate and professional programs. She will conduct internal program assessments, lead the curricular review process, exam the marketplace, and develop a vision and framework for partner-ships for new and innovative degree programs.

Dr. Marley’s track record for establishing valuable partnerships is quite noteworthy, especially her recent work at Boston University in which she created a model for Preferred Educational Partnerships, which expanded collaboration with employers. Working with faculty and staff on outreach and engagement efforts for partnerships with companies, not-for-profit organizations, and community colleges, her model earned her department the University Continuing Education Association (UCEA) 2007 Creative Partnership Award and was presented at the association’s conference on workforce and economic development.

“My job at Boston University was to be a bridge to the employer community,” said Dr. Marley, who will also serve as an Associate Professor of Education. “The partnership models we established were very important to work force development. It’s these elements of bridging that really interest me.”

The nature of the existing degree programs within GPP played a major role in Dr. Marley’s decision to join the Emmanuel community, as she was attracted to their focus on service professionals in business. A graduate of St. Mary’s High School in Lawrence, MA, a Sisters of Notre Dame (SND) institution, Dr. Marley’s interest in service was cultivated at a young age, and her appreciation and understanding for the mission of the SNDs, as well as the vision of Emmanuel College President Sister Janet Eisner, SND, further fueled her desire to join the ranks of the College.

“Through the years, I have volun-teered and work with the Sisters in some community-based efforts, and the idea of degree programs for service professionals, coupled with a fine dynamic college led by the Sisters of Notre Dame seemed like an interest-ing fit for me,” she said. “One of the most attractive things for me has also been Sr. Janet’s leadership. Her work with the Colleges of the Fenway and just the efficiency and opportunity for partnerships played a big role in my decision to come to Emmanuel.”

Taking into consideration Emmanuel’s unique relationship with Merck Laboratories-Boston, Dr. Marley already sees great potential for future growth and partnered enterprises be-tween the College and local businesses.

“The idea of innovation in teaching and connection to industry is a

natural,” she said. “Having Merck, which represents a significant growth industry in this region, on this cam-pus is a wonderful opportunity, but I would also see the same opportunity for us in other avenues of the Longwood Medical area, especially considering our strong tradition with nursing and teaching. I see those as wonderful bridges as well.

“Our proximity is probably one of the biggest treasures Emmanuel has because Boston is such a hub for strong companies,” she added. “Com-panies in this area value and promote innovation and I think the elements of tradition and innovation here make a job like mine really exciting.”

Another avenue Dr. Marley would like to explore for the College’s Graduate and Professional Programs is the concept of educational formats

that are even more responsive to students’ desired career paths. Citing examples common among students exploring the human resources track of the management degree, as many such students tend to be interested in designations such as the senior professional in human resources (SPHR) or the certified employee benefit specialist (CEBS), she believes such offerings could provide students with even greater value from their academic experience.

“One of the things I hope to do here is to look at not only what we’re teach-ing but how it might combine with interests our students have around earning credentials in addition to academic credentials; earning designations or certifications that relate to degree programs,” she said. “Thinking about what we teach on a theoretical level and how those courses also map to compensation for designation is really a win-win for industry and students. It prepares them to take competitive exams while also mobilizing their careers.”

Throughout her career, Dr. Marley has had the privilege of often finding her-self in the position of being present at the dawn of a new venture. As the first hire in the Metropolitan College, for instance, she had the benefit of starting initiatives and developing her office as she deemed fit. While she has viewed such experiences as “special privileges on an individual level,” she’s quick to point out that her success has come through an appreciation for the types of collaboration she now seeks for the interest of Emmanuel.

“I think anyone that has worked with me has found that my commitment to community is always first,” she said. “Anything I’ve been able to mobilize successful has been through collective talent. I’ve always been in roles that nicely combined tradition and transformation.”

And as time goes on, many linked to the College’s Graduate and Professional Programs may find that Dr. Marley’s vision for her role within the program doesn’t simply involve building bridges, but also guiding those who seek to cross them.

“The role of the dean is to be the spokesperson for the best things that happen in the classroom,” she said. “If you don’t have someone in that role it’s hard to bring people together to talk about teaching and learning.

“The greatest opportunity of a dean is being able to bring many voices together and establish a vision,” she added. “I see my role as one that brings together elements in order to make a student’s experience all that it can be.”

For Dean Marley, Collaboration Important Cog in GPP’s Future

“I see my role as one that brings together elements in order to make a student’s experi-ence all that it can be.” – Dr. Judith Cox Marley

New Dean of Graduate & Professional Programs Dr. Judith Cox Marley places great emphasis on partnerships within the community as a way to provide students

with a successful academic experience.

The new 47,500 square-foot Center, which will be located in the area adjacent to the College’s historic Administration Building – formerly occupied by St. James Hall – is expected to advance Emmanuel’s educational mission, as it reflects the College’s goal of building distinc-tive academic programs in the liberal arts and sciences through leveraging its unique location in the Longwood Medical Area.

“The Academic Science Center has been designed to increase opportuni-ties for interactive teaching and col-laborative learning, to better prepare

students in the sciences and other fields, and provide state-of-the-art classrooms for all disciplines,” said Emmanuel College President Sister Janet Eisner, SND.

As a “green” building, the Center will emphasize sustainability through maximized energy efficiency. An underground parking lot, which will connect to the Yawkey Center Parking garage, will also allow for 120 extra parking spaces, all the while main-taining the amount of green space on campus.

Preparations officially began in July with the demolition of St. James Hall, an addition that had originally been

added to the east wing of the Administration Building in 1958. Prior to the demolition, Sister Janet, Father Stephen Boyle and members of the College’s faculty and staff met to bless the building for its many years of service to the Emmanuel community. Originally serving as a residence hall for the Sisters of Notre Dame, with 70 sisters living in the hall by 1966, St. James became a housing area for students roughly two decades ago, and was popular among students due to its spacious, single room living quarters.

“There have been lots of memories in this building and it’s important to remember the many people who lived here and the great work they did for

this mission,” said Sister Janet. “Yet this blessing is not only for the past but also for the present. As we remember the sisters who lived in this hall – the faculty who built the academic programs of this College – we ask them to intercede for us today as we begin a new building on this site. We ask for a blessing on all those who will give their hard work and energy towards the construction of our new building.”

The Academic Science Center is expected to open in 2009. All members of the Emmanuel community are invited to attend the groundbreak-ing ceremony.

6 Emmanuel NewsSEPTEMBER 2007

campus newsConstruction of the New Academic Science Center Underway

Meaghan E. McNally is the New Administrative/Project Assistant in the President’s Office. A graduate of the University of New Hampshire with a master’s degree in education and bachelor’s degree in communications, McNally previously worked as an administrative/sales assistant for John Hancock.

Jennie M. Reis has joined the Col-lege as a Campus Minister. Reis joins the College after spending he last two years as a theology teacher at Mount Saint Joseph Academy in Brighton. She holds a master’s degree in pastoral ministry/pastoral care and counseling from Boston College and a bachelor’s degree in social work from Regis College.

Maureen J. Ridings is the new Associate Vice President of Alumni Relations. She previously served as the Director of Alumni Relations at Suf-

folk University. She holds a bachelor’s degree from Northeastern University.

Elizabeth Robinson has officially joined the College as a new Development Assistant. Robinson has been with the office on a temporary basis since February. She holds a master’s degree in vocal performance from New England Conservatory and a bachelor’s in the same field from Chapman University.

Sr. Jeanne Ronayne, SND, will serve as a new Development Officer for Development & Alumni Relations. She holds a B.A. in human services from the University of Massachusetts and was previously employed as a receptionist at the Jesuit Urban Center in the South End.

Yoshiko Suga is the new Art Studio Manager. Suga previously served as manager of Metals Studio at the School of the Museum of Fine Arts. She has a B.A. in economics from

Ritsumeikan University in Kyoto, Japan and has received a graphic design certificate and studio art diploma from the School of the Museum of Fine Arts.

Stephanie Sweeney joins Emmanuel as a new Admissions Counselor. A 2005 graduate of the College with a dual degree in global studies and communications, Sweeney most recently worked as a concierge at Hotel Commonwealth and as an English teacher for the French Minister of Education at Lycée Gabriel Touchard and Lycée Professionel George Washington in Le Mans, France.

Sister Susan F. Thornell, SND is the new Director of Advising. Sister Susan comes to Emmanuel after spending the last nine years as the director of graduate support and high school placement at Mother Caroline Academy in Dorchester. She previously worked as a senior assistant director

of admissions at the College. Sister Susan received a master’s degree in psychology/art from the College of New Rochelle and is a graduate of Emmanuel with a B.A. in fine art.

Evan P. Worth is a new Systems Integrator at Emmanuel. Worth recently graduated from Endicott College with a B.S. in computer science. He’s previously interned for Zampell Companies and Eliza Corporation on top of working as a computer technician at Endicott.

Christine M. Wright has joined Admissions as the Assistant Director of Operations. Wright is a graduate of the College, having earned a master of science in management. She also earned a B.S. in marketing from Clemson University. Previously, Wright served as the assistant director of financial aid at Wentworth Institute of Technology.

CONTINUED FROM PAGE 2...

Staff News

for instance, all played significant roles throughout the development process in order to make the project a success.

“This site has truly been a campus-wide effort, and it’s something the entire community can be proud of,” said Billings. “It has been such a great experience to be part of something that really has the support of the entire Emmanuel community, and to help craft what will be the introduction and wel-come to Emmanuel College for many people the world over.”

Some new items Billings expects viewers will appreciate include the “Looking Closer” feature, which offers in-depth looks into special components of the College such as Emmanuel’s academ-ic approach, mission & spirituality, and the extended classroom, and the student,

faculty and alumni profiles which offer personal insights from fellow community members.

As part of the second phase of Emmanuel’s site redesign, the new athletics home page will be launched in mid-November. In conjunction with CSTV, a company that has redesigned the athletic sites of more than 300 colleges and universities, the new athletics homepage will give fans easier access to scores, stats and news on all their favorite Saint teams.

“CSTV works with the top college athletic Websites and we are very excited about our partnership with them,” said Associate Director of Athletics/Sports Information Director Alexis Mastronardi. “Like the main college Website, our new athletic page will have a new and improved look and feel. CSTV offers greater capabilities from an athletic

standpoint, including the possibility of listening to games live and video feeds. We are looking forward to the launch of our new site soon.”

In addition, faculty Web pages, pages for student organizations, work and blogs will soon be included. Overall, Billings believes the new comprehensive site will provide an excellent outlet for express-ing the special qualities Emmanuel has to offer.

“Emmanuel College is a place of personal connections and innovation, and it sits in the center of one of the country’s most so-phisticated and exciting cities,” she said. “This is a campus where you get smiles and hellos as you walk between build-ings. It was important to show this friendliness through the colors, photos and stories chosen to be displayed on the site.”

Emmanuel Launches New Website for ‘07 StartCONTINUED FROM PAGE 1...

CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1...

in systematic and comparative theology at Boston College. He has served as an adjunct professor of world religions at Emmanuel since 2006.

Jaime Vidaurrázaga joins Emmanuel as an Assistant Professor of Religious Studies. Vidaurrázaga recently received a Ph.D. in theological ethics from Boston College where he also served as a teaching fellow and teaching assistant in the theology department.

Svenja Mirjam Wacker is a new part-time Special Instructor of Psychology at Emmanuel. Wacker recently completed a postdoctoral fellowship in clinical neuropsychol-ogy at Harvard Medical School/Cambridge Hospital and earned a Ph.D. in Psychology from George Mason University.

Faculty News CONTINUED FROM PAGE 2...

Emmanuel News 7SEPTEMBER 2007

sports news

Returning Veterans Key to Tennis Team’s Success

Saints Lineup for ‘07 Features Offense FirepowerAfter a successful 2006 campaign in which the women’s soccer team earned the second seed in the GNAC tourna-ment, its highest seed in program history, the Saints return to the field this fall armed with a strong mix of experience and youth. With 13 new-comers joining the ranks of 15 veterans, it appears Head Coach Wayne Currie will have a strong arsenal of players that together should have a great chance of improving upon last year’s 7-9-2 overall record.

Top offensive threat and captain Erin Kelly ‘08 prepares for her final season in blue and white, hoping to add to an impressive list of accomplishments that includes three GNAC All-Star selections and finishing each season as the Saints’ top scorer. She’ll be helped out up front by Kate McKenna ‘10, who bolstered Emmanuel’s production as a freshman, adding seven goals and 15 points on the season.

“She’s our field general,” said Currie, who returns for his sixth season at Emmanuel. “She has the potential to dominate the GNAC this year. We’ll be looking for her to score more goals.”

Caitlin Egan ‘08, a four-year starter, will serve as captain for her second

year, joining Kelly and defenseman Lauren Buffone ‘09. Buffone and Hillary Mota ‘10 are expected to anchor the Saints’ backfield this season with help from Stephanie Millis ‘11 and Jacquelyn Alverez ‘11.

Other promising newcomers include forwards Amber DiNucci ‘11, Lauren

Prall ‘11 and Erika Johnson ‘11 as well as midfielders Kristina Marik ‘11, Kristen Cusimano ‘11 and Kellie Scalora ‘11.

The Saints will host Babson College on Thursday, September 13th at 4:00 p.m. All home games are played at Winsor School soccer fields.

The Saints will be setting the bar very high this season, with their sights focused on matching last year’s 14-3 record. Fortunately with eight veteran players returning to the courts, the team should be loaded with enough experience to put its goal within reach.

Co-captain Anna Marie Podnecky ‘08 will once again lead the charge for the Saints, after guiding the women to the GNAC tournament finals a year ago. Podnecky finished last season with a 13-4 mark at No. 1 singles, earning her 2nd Team All Conference honors.

Head Coach Rob Miller will look for Podnecky to continue her strong perfor-mances from the top singles

and doubles positions, spots she’s held since freshmen year.

Classmate Jamie Kenyon

‘08 will serve as co-cap-tain alongside Podnecky this year, with leadership also expected from notable returning players Cat Rob-

inson ‘08, Megan Barrows ‘08, Katie Silva ‘08 and Rachel Strauss ‘09. Rob-inson was a 2nd Team All Conference performer from the No. 4 last year

Six new players also join the ranks this season. Miller and second-year Assistant Coach Molly Honan will look for the new crop of players to fill holes immediately if the Saints hope to equal last years GNAC record of 7-2. The team’s next match will on September 15th at Johnson & Wales University at noon.

“I’m looking forward to this season,” said Miller. “We have so many committed women who always make practices and matches enjoyable.”

The men’s and women’s cross country teams look to make great strides this fall as they return a number of key runners from last season.

On the women’s side, Christine Gaspar ’09 will once again set the pace for the Saints, after impressive 2006 campaign in which she was the team’s top performer in all seven meets. She took home the individual title at the Rivier College Invitation-al and the Saints Invitational, while also earning all-conference accolades after leading the Saints to a runner-up performance with her fifth place finish at the GNAC Championships.

Emily McCaffrey ’08 and Cathryn Lariviere ’08 are two runners that Head Coach Tony DaRocha expects to push Gaspar, as he feels they too will be among the best in the confer-ence this fall. Last year, McCaffrey consistently finished as the team’s second runner, narrowly missing out on an All-GNAC spot with a 13th place finish in the conference. Lariviere wasn’t too far behind, traversing the 5k course in 22:50, good for 17th.

Other notable returning harriers include Amanda Strout ’10, Anna Merrow ’09 and Keelyn Blanchfield ’08, all of who were consistently amongst the top seven a year ago. DaRocha also expects Kristen Im-pastato ’08 and Samantha Scola ’08 to break into the top group as well. Dana Griffin ’11, Maureen Kellett ’11 and Nicole DiBlasio ’11 make up this year’s freshman class.

For the men, T.J. Griffis ’08 and Matt Hickey ’08 are expected to take over the top two spots on the squad after sharing second place efforts throughout last season. Tim Flaherty ’10, Joey Rugo ’10 and Brian Anderson ’09 will round out the scoring for the Saints. Two key additions include Doug Gillum ’10, who comes out for the team after running indoor and outdoor track last year, and Ben Cleveland ’11.

The Saints next meet will be on September 21st at the Rivier College Invitational.

XC Looks to Make Strides

After Program-Best Record in ‘06, Men’s Soccer Seeks Next Step

Caitlin Egan ’08 keeps her eye on the ball during a game last season. Egan will again serve as captain for the Saints, along with classmates Erin Kelly and Lauren Buffone.

Jamie Kenyon’08 and the Saints prepare to match last year’s success on the courts which included a 7-2 GNAC record.

With their top goal scorers suiting up again this fall, the outlook for the Saints appears positive for the 2007 season.

Led by a balanced offensive attack a year ago, the men’s soccer team finished with a program-best 8-6-1 record and earned the sixth seed in

the GNAC tournament. This season, Head Coach Julio Avila is pleased to welcome back his top three scorers in forward Chris Clark ‘08, midfielder Cameron O’Hala ‘09 and forward Jeff Thornton ‘08, who led the team with four goals apiece in 2006.

Michael Evans ‘10 also returns after a

freshman campaign that included three goals and two assists.

The biggest obstacle for this Saints this fall will be replacing last year’s goalie Dan Campagna, who led the league in 2006 with a .835 save percentage.Avila added three new keepers to the roster this year in Carlos Perez’11 and

Jesse Tannetta’11 and transfer Jeff Boughton’09 (Chandler-Gilbert Community College, Arizona), in hopes of filling the role.

The men’s next match is scheduled for Saturday, September 15th vs. St. Joseph’s College at 6 p.m. The game will be played at East Boston Stadium.