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History of Hope

Posted in Edmundite, Feature, Online Extras, Summer, Summer 2008, tagged , , , , on August 15, 2008 | Leave a Comment »

The new history course, The Society of St. Edmund in the Era of Civil Rights, uses archival photos, documents, interviews and a trip to Selma, Alabama, to enlighten students about the Edmundites’ crucial role in American history. by Caroline Crawford and Elizabeth Scott History of Hope slideshow More than 40 years and 1,000 miles separate [...]

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Viewpoint – In Bloom

Posted in Campus News, Online Extras, Summer, Summer 2008, tagged , , , , , , , , , on August 15, 2008 | 2 Comments »

This summer the two faculty founders of the Teaching Gardens, Valerie Bang-Jensen and Mark Lubkowitz, took me on a tour and talked about some of the plants–and insects–that are living in the gardens. Brian MacDonald, director of Web development, did the filming. Next time you’re on campus, be sure to visit the gardens, which are [...]

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Knowing Eileen

Posted in Alumni News, Alumni Profile, Feature, Summer, Summer 2008, tagged , , , , , on August 15, 2008 | 1 Comment »

Eileen O’Brien Casey ’81 made a name for herself at Saint Michael’s for her tenaciousness and spirit. Now that spirit is helping to rebuild her life — and the lives of others. By Buff Lindau Everybody knew Eileen O’Brien Casey ’81 (also known as “Bean”) when she was a student. How could they not? She [...]

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It’s Elementary

Posted in Campus News, Faculty News, Online Extras, Student News, Summer, Summer 2008, tagged , , , on August 15, 2008 | 1 Comment »

Biology In Elementary Schools students create a new worldwide education resource Expanded Web version By Mark Tarnacki In Declan McCabe’s new “Biology in Elementary Schools” course, Saint Michael’s education majors design imaginative hands-on science lessons, then visit local grade schools or invite children to campus to try them out.

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President’s Message – Reflection and the Way Ahead

Posted in Campus News, President's Message, Summer, Summer 2008, tagged , on August 15, 2008 | 2 Comments »

By John J. Neuhauser As I write this, summer is literally in full bloom here on the banks of the Winooski River. While most of our students departed in May for summer jobs or saltwater beaches, the Saint Michael’s campus is now humming with a host of activities taking place in our facilities — from [...]

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In the Margins: Online Possibilities (Online edition)

Posted in Editor's Note, Summer, Summer 2008, tagged on August 15, 2008 | 1 Comment »

It’s one thing to create a magazine in print. Take paper, ink, a press, an editor and a designer, writers and photographers, and content is created, printed and distributed.

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Commencement 2008

Posted in Campus News, Summer, Summer 2008, tagged , , , on August 15, 2008 | Leave a Comment »

Bagpipes, wisdom and 458 degrees at the 101st commencement By Mark Tarnacki Justice Unity Dow of Botswana told Saint Michael’s Class of 2008 to “tread gently, lovingly and purposefully, leave graceful heart prints” in their lives. Dow, speaker for the college’s 101st Commencement May 15, is the first woman appointed to her country’s high court [...]

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News Desk – Summer Headlines

Posted in Campus News, Faculty News, Summer, Summer 2008, tagged , , on August 15, 2008 | Leave a Comment »

Greta Pangborn, assistant professor of computer science; Joanna A. Ellis-Monaghan, associate professor of mathematics and Michael Battig, associate professor of computer science, were awarded a $578,500 grant from The National Science Foundation for 20 scholarships in math and computer science, part of the foundation’s scholarship program for students in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

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Mind Over Matter – Understanding Addiction

Posted in Campus News, Faculty News, Student News, Summer, Summer 2008, tagged , , , on August 15, 2008 | Leave a Comment »

Studying the links between nicotine and ADHD By Caroline Crawford Being stared down in an airport by the anti-smoking crusader Surgeon General C. Everett Koop wasn’t enough to convince a young Ari Kirshenbaum to stop smoking. But years later, long after he’d given up the habit and instead focused his psychological research on the effects [...]

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Student Life – Sure Shots

Posted in Campus News, Sports News, Student News, Summer, Summer 2008, tagged , , on August 15, 2008 | Leave a Comment »

Taking aim with champion archers Joayn Fleury ’11 and John Fleury ’10 By Mark Tarnacki Trying to launch an arrow into a center target not much wider than an apple from up to a football field away will make any archer tremble, says John Fleury ’10, especially if an international tournament title is on the [...]

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