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High Times (Multimedia)
Posted on February 8, 2010
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(Video by the Moakley TV Studio; interview by John Winters, Office of Institutional Communications)
President Mohler-Faria discusses Haiti with an attendee of Wednesday's event.
Neite Decimus
Hakim Hill
Help for Haiti
Posted on February 5, 2010
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As part of the seven-hour event, held in the Campus Center ballroom, campus and community members shared their thoughts on the nation's struggles with corruption and poverty, among other things. Some of BSC's Haitian students shared personal stories of their home country and discussed how the earthquake has affected their lives.
The donations will be divided between two charities: Free the Children/Partners in Health and the International Red Cross. However, event organizers stressed that the event was about more than collecting donations for Haiti; it was about being committed to universal goodwill.
"This is not about charity, it is about humanity," said Dr. Sandra Faiman-Silva, professor and chairperson of the anthropology department who helped organize the event.
During his impassioned keynote speech, President Dana Mohler-Faria asked the crowd, "What will you use your life for?"
He then called upon attendees to support Haiti and commit acts of goodwill each day.
"You have to make it a lifetime commitment," he said.
Haiti native Neite Decimus, a graduate student who was in the nation during the earthquake, shared the story of his experience and presented a montage of photos he took during the devastation.
He attributed his survival in part to his education, and stressed the importance of Haitians receiving a college degree.
"We need to find a way to put an emphasis on education in Haiti," he said.
As part of the keynote address, student Hakim Hill recited an original poem that earned him a standing ovation.
Musical performances were provided by Khakatay, BSC's West African drumming ensemble; Dr. Deborah Nemko, associate professor of music; and the BSC jazz ensemble headed up by Dr. Donald Running, assistant professor of music, among others. There were also dance performances and poetry readings provided by BSC students.
Other presenters included: members of the student-run Social Justice League; Dr. James Hayes-Bohanan, associate professor of geography; Lolando Spinola, a student involved with Free the Children/Partners in Health; and Dr. Jonathan White, associate professor of sociology. (Story and photos by Rob Matheson, Institutional Communications)
Feed the Children (Multimedia)
Posted on February 5, 2010
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For further information on her efforts, log on to www.caribbeanuturn.webs.com.
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A Resource for Reading Specialists
Posted on February 4, 2010
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Nearly 100 reading specialists and teachers, and BSC faculty, staff, administrators and students participated in the day-long conference.
Dr. Elaine Bukowiecki, associate professor of literacy education, said the conference is a rewarding professional development experience for attendees.
"They always return to their schools and classrooms with innovative and exciting strategies and information that they can implement in their daily school interactions and can share with others," she said.
Two keynote speakers included Dr. Elizabeth Englander, professor of psychology and director of BSC's Massachusetts Aggression Reduction Center, who spoke about cyber-bulling, and Dr. Jerald Walker, associate professor of English, who shared an excerpt from his recently released book, Street Shadows: A Memoir of Race, Rebellion and Redemption.
Some of the topics of discussion included: what's new in literacy; strategies for teaching reading and writing; and language assessments of English Language Learner students. (Story by Sasha Link, External Affairs; photos submitted)
Have a Business Plan?
Posted on February 3, 2010
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The registration deadline is March 15 with final business plans due by April 15. The contest is open to all campus community members as individuals or part of a team. Local community members may enter in a team with any BSC affiliate.
The second and third prize winner(s) will receive $1,000 and $500, respectively.
Barbara Mulford was the big winner last year. The Canton resident, who was BSC senior at the time she entered the contest, won the top prize as well as free services and support from local firms, including law, accounting and marketing companies.
Beginning this week, the CES is offering three free workshops to help participants develop their business plans, all held in the library's Martha Denison Rondileau (MDR) room. They are: "Fundamentals of Business Ownership" on Feb. 5 and "Understanding and Preparing Financial Statements" on March 5, both from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.; and "Business Plan Discussion Opportunity" on April 2 from 9 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Students can register for the workshops and/or the competition at ces@bridgew.edu; via online contact form here; by phone at 508.531.2026; or in person at the CES office in Harrington Hall, room 103.
For more information visit the CES webpage.
The poster
Professor's Art Exhibited Abroad
Posted on February 2, 2010
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Mr. Tarallo designed the poster at the request of the company, Samsung, which funded the conference.
"Having this poster selected for the exhibition was an honor as my work was shown with designers from 17 different nations," said Mr. Tarallo. "Showing together with designers that I have admired since my time as a student was a very rewarding feeling."
There were hundreds of entries worldwide and only 120 were selected for exhibition.
Mr. Tarallo has been a graphic designer and photographer in Europe, Asia and the U.S.
He has developed new identity systems for Sotheby's, the International Council of Graphic Design Associations and the Hong Kong Design Institute.
His work has been awarded by the AIGA, a professional association for design, and has been published and exhibited internationally. An international lecturer, he recently returned from speaking at the Guangzhou Academy of Fine Arts, one of China's top art and design schools. (Story by Rob Matheson, Institutional Communications)
Nearly 600 Honored at Winter Commencement (Multimedia)
Posted on February 1, 2010
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During the ceremony, President Dana Mohler-Faria called upon the graduates to serve their communities, saying that their generation will play an integral role in the changing world.
He advised graduates to dedicate time and energy to social justice and community service, as their efforts would help shape a better society.
"Your life is more than just about you. What you do will make a difference for so many others. Your commitment will define the future of this world," he said.
Louis Ricciardi, '81, chairman of the BSC Board of Trustees and member of the Massachusetts Board of Higher Education, encouraged students to help those in need whenever possible.
"You are part of a community that needs your passion and compassion," he said.
Keynote speaker State Representative Peter J. Koutoujian currently serves as the House Chairman of the Joint Committee on Financial Services. A leading representative who has spent more than a decade on Beacon Hill, he stressed the importance of reaching goals through diligence.
"The harder you work, the luckier you get," he said, "because you will be prepared to seize opportunities when they come along."
He also encouraged the graduates to act bravely when facing challenges.
"Do the things in life that take courage," he said. "You will find that you are always ready to do them."
Student speaker, Greg Reynolds, an Iraq veteran, spoke about facing the challenges life presents, illustrating his message with his story of the motorcycle accident that nearly took his life and claimed his left arm. Among his many goals on his road to recovery, he said, was to do five one-armed pushups. He achieved that and more, demonstrating his accomplishment with 10 on-stage pushups.
After his inspirational tale, he delivered compassionate parting words.
"We must go forward with empathy for our fellow man, lend a hand when needed, step out of our comfort zone and interact with those seemingly different from ourselves, realizing ultimately that we all are of the same race, the human race," he said. (Story and some slideshow photos by Rob Matheson; other photos by John Winters, both Institutional Communications)
Mr. Reynold's story was featured on Boston's Fox TV affiliate, view it here.
Here are scenes from the evening's ceremony.
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