sports news Men’s Volleyball’s Upset Over No. 7 MIT an Early Season Highlight Young Saints Led by Defending GNAC Rookie of the Year
ers, led by co-captain and defending Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) Rookie of the Year Michael Townsend ’10, whose approach has had a positive effect on all those around him.
It says something about the potential of a young team that can walk into a game against a nationally ranked opponent and hold its ground. It says even more when that team pulls out an upset win.
“He has the attitude like nothing is going to stop him, but at the same time he remains as humble as possible,” said Wright. “He has one of the deadliest serves in all of Division III in my opinion and his work ethic sets an example for the rest of the team.”
For men’s volleyball Head Coach Chris Wright, his squad’s January 22nd stunner over No. 7 MIT provided a glimpse into the prospective capabilities of a 14-player unit that features just three upperclassmen. Emmanuel upended the visiting Engineers in five games, winning the first two games by scores of 30-27 and 30-18, respectively, and ultimately fending off its opponent’s late surge to claim victory in the deciding game, 20-18.
Also in the mix for the Saints is setter Taylor Lowe ’10, who has established himself as the team’s “quarterback” on the court, according to his coach. Newcomers Curtis Abram ’11 and Keoni Rabaino ’11 have also been turning some heads so far this season, each playing especially well in the game against MIT. Curtis, who had been named NECVA-New England Rookie of the Week prior to the contest, led the Saints with 19 kills and 15 digs, while the quick-learning Rabaino added 12 kills of his own.
“The guys came out focused and fired up to play and they performed extremely well under pressure,” said Wright. “The first two games were a good indicator of how we were able to handle the intensity of the match, but when it came to the third game, we reverted to being a little more tentative. Luckily, we found our groove again in the final game and finished successfully.”
“He’s only been playing for three years so he is learning everyday,” said Wright of Rabaino. “When he is on, he is unstoppable. As he learns the game more he will be someone to fear for the next three seasons.”
Although the Saints followed the monumental win with their first loss of the season at the hands of Lasell College four days later, neither Wright nor his players let the loss negatively influence their goals for the season. In fact, according to the coach, he was glad the loss came at the time it did.
Although the Saints dropped their January 29th game against Elms College in five sets, they rebounded with a decisive 3-0 victory over Wentworth on February 2nd to improve their record to 4-2. Townsend had a team-high 12 kills along with seven digs, while Stephen Keeney ’11 added 11 kills and 9 digs of his own.
“I felt like we needed it to get us focused on the task ahead,” he said. “We did not work our game plan and a lot of things went wrong. I would rather we have a loss like this early on in the season instead of later.” Offensively, the Saints lineup this year features a potent mix of talented play-
With the MIT Invitational Tournament on February 9th up next on their schedule, the Saints will look for another chance to surprise the Engineers with a tough battle. Veteran leadership from players like Sophanna Lout ’08, top, and co-captain Michael Townsend ’10, is vital to a Saints’ team that features only three upperclassmen.
“The tournament is going to be a fun challenge for us,” said Wright.
Men’s Basketball Squad Off to Great Start; Team to Beat in GNAC Heading into the final stretch of the regular season, the Emmanuel men’s basketball squad has solidified its spot among the elite teams in the Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC). After a thrilling buzzer-beating 76-75 win over Emerson College on January 26th, the Saints earned themselves a spot atop the conference leader board, having since improved their GNAC record to 12-1 after recent wins over Albertus Magnus, Rivier and Norwich. So far, Head Coach Jamahl Jackson has certainly liked what he has seen from his group of players.
“I always know that the team will improve as the season progresses, but I have been impressed with Williams-Hinton the camaraderie of this group since early on,” he said. “The unity is stronger than I have ever seen and the guys are really enjoying the moment, taking it one game at a time and having fun playing together.”
Entering the contest against Emerson, both teams had suffered just one conference loss apiece, each falling to Norwich University. Despite jumping out front in the first few minutes of play, the Saints found themselves constantly tested against the scrappy Lions squad, trailing for 29 of the total 40 minutes of game time while exchanging the lead eight different times. Heroics from tri-captain Rob Williams-Hinton ’09, who according to his coach has been playing like the best player in the conference this season “hands down,” ultimately proved the difference in the game,
with his deep three-pointer in the final seconds providing the final blow in an exciting clash of two of the league’s finest. “Rob just made a spectacular play,” said Jackson. “We got him the ball where we wanted to, but he had to be great to hit the shot. It was perfect form. He made a 28-footer look like a routine jump shot and the entire place just went crazy. It was what college basketball is all about.” While Williams-Hinton’s emergence has been instrumental in the ...CONTINUED ON PAGE 7
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Emmanuel to Host Boston Catholic Ethnic Diversity Symposium, Feb. 9th As part of the Archdiocese of Boston’s Bicentennial celebration, Emmanuel will be sponsoring the Boston Catholic Ethnic Diversity Symposium: The New Pentecost on Saturday, February 9th. The event will be a daylong convention featuring three panel discussions, a keynote address and a multicultural Liturgy focusing on the racial and ethnic diversity within the Archdiocese. Associate Professor of History William Leonard, who co-chaired the subcommittee for organizing the symposium along with Agnes K. Lugira, one of the day’s featured lecturers, anticipates the event to be
a wonderful opportunity to celebrate historically underrepresented Catholics in Boston. “We hope to showcase the ethnic diversity of the Archdiocese and we have a fairly wide range of groups represented,” he said. “We are very pleased with the College’s support.”
Emmanuel will sponsor the Boston Catholic Ethnic Diversity Symposium: The New Pentecost on Saturday, February 9th.
Ethnic diversity has long played an important part in the history of the Archdiocese of Boston, which experienced exceptional growth in the late 19th century due to the influx of immigrants. According to the Archdiocese’s Bicentennial website, www.boston200.org, ethnic parishes
were established not as a means of creating “separate places of worship based on culture, but rather, to accommodate different language needs.” Today, the Archdiocese of Boston serves approximately two million Catholics in 295 parishes, with mass being celebrated in nearly 20 different languages each week. During the symposium, the panels will explore the history, theology and Liturgical practices of Catholics viewed from the perspective of various groups, including Africans, AfricanAmericans, Asians, Haitians and Hispanics. ...CONTINUED ON PAGE 2
Founders’ Day Celebration to be held February 7th Sr. Katherine “Sissy” Corr, SND, executive director of Notre Dame Mission Volunteers – AmeriCorps, will be the featured speaker at the College’s annual Founders’ Day celebration on Thursday, February 7th. Sr. Sissy will discuss “Mission in Action” during the event, which begins at 12:15 p.m. in the Auditorium. Sr. Sissy has been executive director of the Notre Dame Mission Volunteers – AmeriCorps since 1994. The service program is located in 15 cities across the United States and in Peru and Kenya. Its mission is to promote and encourage education, community empowerment, leadership development and multicultural harmony. Jaleisa Brannic ’11 will introduce Sr. Sissy during the event. Professor of Sociology and Religious Studies and Director of the Center for Mission and Spirituality Sr. Mary Johnson, SND will provide the introduction for the group of AmeriCorps panelists, including alums David Murawski ’06 and Sandra Nurse ’06, who will discuss their experiences as mission volunteers. Andrew Marrone ’08, this year’s recipient of the St. Julie Billiart Medal, will offer the closing prayer. Founders’ Day celebrates the foundress of the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur, Saint Julie Billiart, and the founding mission of Emmanuel.
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Members of the women’s basketball team stopped to take a picture outside of Beijing’s Forbidden City, one of the many tourist attractions visited during the Saints’ journey over winter recess.
There and Back Again Saints Return from Winter Break China Excursion
The Emmanuel College women’s basketball team traveled to Beijing, China from December 28th to January 5th. During their stay, the Saints had the opportunity to experience Chinese culture, visit some of the country’s most historic sites and participate in exhibition games against a number of local teams.
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Tours of the Great Wall, Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, Tiananmen Square and Summer Palace were all part of the educational and once-in-a-lifetime journey for the 38-person party from Emmanuel, which included players, coaches, staff, family and friends. For Head Coach Andy Yosinoff ...CONTINUED ON PAGE 3
Saints Show Signs of Potential with Win over No. 7 MIT
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Yosinoff Honored as “Heights Award” Recipient
Assistant Professor of Foreign Languages José Alvarez-Fernandez will be presenting a paper titled, “Violence, Memory and Trauma in the Picaresque Novel El Lazarillo de Tormes” at the 2008 Kentucky Foreign Language Conference on April 18th. His review of the novel, Desde Esta Cámara Oscura by Gerardo Piña Rosales, is also scheduled to appear in “Letras Peninsulares.”
Emmanuel head women’s basketball coach Andy Yosinoff received a “Heights Award” on January 10th at Boston College’s Conte Forum. Presented by the Massachusetts State Lottery and Boston College Athletics, the award recognizes individuals in the Boston community who have exhibited a long-term commitment and dedication to the growth of women’s athletics. The award was given during the Boston College women’s basketball game vs. Maryland.
Associate Professor of Psychology Joyce Benenson co-authored the following articles in 2007: “Explaining Sex Differences in Infants’ Preferences for Groups” in Infant Behavior and Development; “The Development of Boys’ Preferential Pleasure in Physical Aggression” in Aggressive Behavior; and “Children’s Altruistic Behavior in the Dictator Game” in Evolution and Human Behavior. Professor of Theology Mary Hines recently had her work entitled, “Voice of the Faithful Survey; an Ecclesiological Reflection” appear in Voices of the Faithful: Loyal Catholics Speaking Out. Last June, she presented to the Karl Rahner Society during the annual meeting of the Catholic Theological Society of America in Los Angeles, CA. The title of her presentation was “What is a Bishop to Do? Rahnerian Resources for a Renewal of Episcopal Ministry.” Dissertation Fellow of Foreign Languages Regine Joseph recently published a book chapter in a critical work on Marie VieuxChauvet, a feminist novelist who was censored and exiled under the dictatorship of Francois Duvalier in Haiti. The work was a theatrical adaptation of Chauvet’s censored novel. Her contribution was entitled, “Ecrire sous la Dictature” (Writing under Dictatorship). ...CONTINUED ON PAGE 6
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Ayo Discusses Race Relations at Through the Wire The Emmanuel community welcomed respected author, artist and speaker damali ayo on January 30th as the guest speaker for the most recent installment of the Through the Wire Lecture Series. Author of the acclaimed book, How to Rent a Negro, ayo’s discussion entitled, “I Can Fix It!: Racism,” focused on
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ways to improve racial interactions. Weaving in creative stories, visuals and real-life experiences, as well as her list of 10 practical solutions to establishing healthier relationships, ayo enlightened the audience in the Janet M. Daley Library Lecture Hall with her commentary on race relations in today’s society.
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The Massachusetts State Lottery and Boston College Athletics honored Andy Yosinoff, head coach of the Emmanuel women’s basketball team, on January 10th with the “Heights Award” for his contributions to women’s athletics.
11:15 a.m.-12:45 p.m. – Liturgical and Pastoral Care Panel:
•Sr. Jamie Phelps, O.P., Ph.D., Keynote •Jonathan Tan, Ph.D., Respondent
• Rev. Bienvenue Mayemba, The Congolese Rite as a Model of the American Experience in the Archdiocese of Boston • Sr. Joanna Okereke, H.H.C.J., Liturgical and Pastoral Care: Channels of Cultural Integration in the Church • Aloysius M.M. Lugira, On Africism in Light of the Ugandan American Experience in the Archdiocese of Boston
3:45-5:15 p.m. – Theology Panel:
12:45-1:45 p.m. – Lunch
5:30 p.m. – Liturgy
2:00-3:30 p.m. – Keynote Address and Response
For more information and to pre-register for the event, visit the Events section of www.emmanuel.edu
• Hosffman Ospino, Hispanic Catholic Perspectives on Theological Reflection: Sources and Contributions • Agnes K. Lugira, Ugandan American Ideas of God and the Five Ways of St. Thomas Aquinas • M. Shawn Copeland, African American Catholics: Incarnating Uncommon Faithfulness
Staff News Francisco Correia has joined Emmanuel as a new Mechanic. He previously was employed at Center Electrical in his home country of Cape Verde and since 1998 has been employed at the College as a stir-fry chef with Bon Appetit. He is currently working towards his high school diploma through the Madison Park Adult Education program. Michelle Faldet is the new Web/ Electronic Communications Designer in the Office of Marketing Communications. She previously worked as a graphic designer for The MLS/Claw in Los Angeles, CA
as well as Robeks Corporation in Manhattan Beach, CA. She holds a Bachelor of Science in graphic design from The Art Institute of California Los Angeles. Thomas V. Millington is the College’s new Director of International Programs. He most recently served as the director of international student services at Brethren Colleges Abroad in Pennsylvania. He holds a master’s degree in European history from Indiana State University and did his undergraduate work at Allegheny College where he majored in Spanish.
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In all, 38 members of the College community, including players, coaches, staff, family and friends, had the opportunity to travel to China with the women’s basketball team. Left, the group takes a picture while touring the Temple of Heaven; top right, per Chinese ritual, players exchanged gifts after competing against each other; below right, a newly constructed sign outside the Great Wall at Badaling reminds all of the upcoming Olympic Games in August.
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and Tom McCarthy, the chief executive officer of Beijing International Group (BIG), whose staff served as tour guides for the trip, the excursion marked the culmination of many years of anticipation and preparation. With the assistance of Senior Associate Dean of Academic Advising Carolyn Caveny, who traveled with the team as an educational advisor, the Saints were well prepared to experience all aspects of the unique Chinese way of life. Prior to their departure, team members participated in instructive classroom presentations, which included discussions by the College’s Assistant Professor of History Caroline Reeves and Robin Melavalin, the director of the Colleges of the Fenway Global Education Opportunities Center.
The team’s exhibition games included contests against Beijing University, Beijing Sports University and the Jinli All-Stars, an all-male squad. In their first opportunity against international competition, the Saints fell to Beijing University, 68-40. Senior Jade Paez led the team in scoring with seven points, followed by Jacquelyn Pannell ’08, Kathleen Brice ’08, Abigail Brenkach ’10 and Casey Shevlin ’11 with five apiece. In its second game versus Beijing Sports University, Emmanuel battled to a 76-76 decision, ending in a draw after its opponents decided to stop the friendly game after four quarters of regulation play. As a team, the Saints put together an impressive defensive showing, combining for 22 steals – 13 in the second half
alone. Paez once again led the team in scoring with 19 points, followed by Iman Davis ’10 with 17, Leah Lipschitz ’08 with 11 points and Brenkach’s 10. For its final exhibition, the team took a three-hour flight south of Beijing to Guangzhou, compliments of the Guangdong Jinli Electrical Appliance Co., LTD, to compete against its lineup of male all stars. In front of a sold-out crowd of 1,500 people, the Saints unbelievably tied for the second-straight game, this by a score of 87-87. With the XXIX Olympiad set to begin in Beijing in six months, the trip provided an unforgettable opportunity for the entire Emmanuel group to observe firsthand a city, culture and people that will soon be the athletic center of the world.
Student’s Illustrations Featured in Fr. Thomas Leclerc’s Recent Book Thirteen illustrations by Emmanuel senior Spencer Linick appear in the recently published book, Introduction to Prophets: Their Stories, Sayings and Scrolls, written by Associate Professor of Religious Studies Fr. Thomas Leclerc, M.S. The collaboration began last year, after Fr. Leclerc discovered Linick sketching during one of his “Introduction to the Hebrew Bible” classes. Rather than reprimand him for his inattentiveness, Fr. Leclerc instead decided to take advantage of a unique opportunity to highlight a student’s work. “I just saw talent there and asked him if he had any interest in a project like this,” said Fr. Leclerc.
Published in December by Paulist Press, the book represents the first student collaboration for Fr. Leclerc, who uses the text in his “Prophets: Power, Politics and Principles” class. Due to the high price of including copyrighted photographs, Linick’s illustrations – all of which were drawings of artifacts taken from photos – proved to be a creative solution to cutting costs. “It was a way of keeping the book at an affordable price for students, as well as providing a student with an extraordinary opportunity to have his work published,” said Fr. Leclerc. “And to be able to provide an opportunity like this is a teacher’s dream.”
After seeing some of his work in class, Associate Professor of Religious Studies Fr. Thomas Leclerc, M.S. asked Spencer Linick ’08 to work on some illustrations for his book, Introduction to Prophets: Their Stories, Sayings and Scrolls, which was recently published in December. Thirteen of Linick’s drawings, such as the one above, appear in Fr. Leclerc’s work.
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spotlight With Arrival of Black History Month, Reminder to Appreciate Diversity The celebration of Black History Month not only serves to honor the important people and events in African-American history, but as a reminder to acknowledge and explore all issues of differences that exist in the world today.
man last spring, this time as a student leader.
At Emmanuel, the Office of Student Activities and Multicultural Programs is dedicated to providing programs and services that foster a supportive environment for educating students on matters of diversity and multiculturalism. Since the College’s decision to go coed in 2001, particular emphasis has been placed on strengthening cultural initiatives in the community.
Ethnic clubs play a significant role in the development of multicultural awareness on campus as well, with Marin serving as president of Helping Unite Emmanuel Latinos to Lead and Achieve Success (HUELLAS), a club devoted to bringing together students of or interested in Hispanic/Latino culture. Additional clubs include the Black Student Union (BSU) – a group dedicated to spreading awareness of African-American culture that, according to Davis, has been present on campus in some form for 40 years, the Asian Student Association, and ACCENT, or Multicultural Club, for international students.
“She’ll be there to help students adjust to the trip and provide an experienced student perspective,” said Davis of Marin.
Director of Multicultural Programs/ Associate Director of Student Activities Damita Davis has served as a sounding board for students on diversity-related subjects since her arrival in 2002. As Emmanuel has continued to grow throughout her first six years, she has worked to create programming reflective of the distinct student body and to promote awareness throughout the College as a whole, expanding her role to developing initiatives that emphasize social, educational and leadership development-related issues, among others. Notable programming Davis has been instrumental in introducing includes the Through the Wire Lecture Series, a diversity lecture series aimed at providing a different voice for students while augmenting potential classroom discussions. The series has been popular since its inauguration in November 2007, with respected author, artist and speaker damali ayo providing the keynote address at the most recent installment on January 30th. “Students had been interested in being able to discuss topics relating to diversity in settings other than the classroom,” said Davis. “The lecture series serves to expand their interest as well as to educate the whole community, not just students of color, on issues relevant to diversity.” Three years ago, in partnership with the Jean Yawkey Center for Community Leadership, Davis helped establish the Cultural Competence Initiative, a yearlong comprehensive training program created for students to better understand issues of differences in today’s society. “The basic premise is to bring students together across ethnic, social and religious barriers so they can learn about concepts of cultural competence and what that really is,” said Davis. “It’s about viewing it from someone else’s viewpoint and not just your perspective. It’s suspending your assumptions about culture and looking at what makes that culture unique.”
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Additionally, last semester, the Cape Verdean Student Association (CVSA) ...CONTINUED ON PAGE 6
Black History Month Celebration Upcoming Events: Saturday, February 9th Boston Catholic Ethnic Diversity Symposium: The New Pentecost Program begins at 8:30 a.m. Educator and author Howard Harrison, Sr., pictured above with his son, Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach Howard Harrison, Jr., was the keynote speaker at Emmanuel College’s “Tribute to Black Men” on Tuesday, February 5th. Below, last May, Director of Multicultural Programs/Associate Director of Student Activities Damita Davis and a group of five students traveled to South Africa to participate in service work related to the United Nation’s Millennium Goals.
“I want Emmanuel community members to educate themselves about other cultures. The more we are aware, the more we can relate and understand people we work and live with on or off campus.” – Delmira De Pina ’10 Through 10 four-hour sessions, student-leaders engage in guided training with the hopes that upon completion, they can communicate the concepts on campus as facilitators. Although currently a co-curricular program, Davis would like to see the Cultural Competence Initiative evolve into a full-time course for credit, with graduates of the program eventually directing workshops in elementary, middle and high schools as well. Last May, Davis and a group of five students traveled to South Africa to
participate in service work related to the United Nation’s Millennium Goals (MDGs), a mission trip the Office of Student Activities and Multicultural Programs will be expanding upon this spring. This year, 10 students will visit the country to work alongside Prince Cedza Dlamini, grandson of former South African President Nelson Mandela and spokesperson for the MDGs, along with Davis and Assistant Director for Student Activities and Volunteer Services Colin Stanton. Jennifer Marin ’09 too will participate in the trip to South Africa after traveling as the lone underclass-
Wednesday, February 13th Chapmyn Spoken Word Play: “Black Man Rising” 7:00 p.m., Auditorium Thursday, February 14th Love Cabaret: Valentine’s Day Ball 7:00 p.m., Auditorium Tuesday, February 19th Soul Food Dinner 6:00 p.m., St. Joseph’s Hall Recreation Room Tuesday, February 26th Movie Night: Malcolm X 8:00 p.m., Janet M. Daley Library Lecture Hall Thursday, February 28th Black Inventions Exhibit’s Sankofa Museum 8:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. Jean Yawkey Center Friday, February 29th Black History Showcase 7:00 p.m., Auditorium Sunday, March 2nd Archdiocese of Boston Black Catholic Choir 8:00 p.m., Chapel
gpp news Barile’s Teaching Prowess a Product of Her Emmanuel Education Over the past few years, recognition for Nancy Barile has come at all levels. Yet it wasn’t until she was honored last winter with Emmanuel College’s Distinguished Alumnae Award for her outstanding achievement in the field of education that she finally felt she had arrived. “I always felt like I wanted to make my friends at Emmanuel proud and being honored with that award was one of the greatest moments of my life,” she said. “It felt like I had come full circle.” An alum of Emmanuel’s Graduate and Professional Programs, having earned a Master of Arts in Teaching, Barile also received her undergraduate degree from the College in 1990. Her efforts during her 13-year tenure as an English teacher at Revere High School and exceptional ability to motivate students has earned her praise worthy of few educators across the country – in 2006, she was awarded one of six Bob Costas Grants for the Teaching of Writing from the College Board, a recognition that also earned her a selection to the National Commission on Writing.
College graduate evening course, “Developing Teaching Strategies, Secondary Methods.” “I have a lot of freedom to develop here too, it’s really an ideal situation to be in as a teacher.”
Last October, USA Today named her as one of 20 accomplished teachers nationwide, which led to a certificate of merit from the Revere City Council and discussions with representatives of Oprah Winfrey regarding Barile’s interest in expanding Winfrey’s South African educational program. Additionally, her dedication to urban education and unique ability to keep students on track has led to featured articles in The Boston Globe, Lynn Item and the Christian Science Monitor. For Barile, the acknowledgment of her teaching skills not only represents proof positive of her decision to shift professions a few years after graduating, but of the dynamic educational format of her alma mater – an institution that guided her in the direction of her professional goals. Despite feeling from an early age a strong desire to teach, after completing her undergraduate coursework, Barile pursued a career in law at the behest of her father, who felt it was a stronger field than education. “He wanted me to be a lawyer, so I got a job as a paralegal to get my feet wet,” she said. “But I hated every minute of it.” At the age of 25, a decision to return to school to follow her love of teaching initially felt overwhelming. Surrounding herself with trusting supporters in a familiar setting, however, proved crucial to easing her early reservations.
Perhaps her best-known development has been her work with the school’s once defunct literary magazine, Crossroads, which she has fought vehemently to find funding for throughout her time in Revere. The grant from the College Board, as well as the $2,500 she received as part of USA Today’s recognition are both being utilized to support the publication, which highlights students’ creative works.
Nancy Barile’s efforts during her 13-year tenure as an English teacher at Revere High School and exceptional ability to motivate students has earned her praise worthy of few educators across the country.
“I loved my time at Emmanuel [as an undergrad], I felt so at home there,” said Barile of her decision to return to her alma mater to pursue an advanced degree.
prepared me very well for walking into the classroom.”
“Making a career shift at that age – I was 31 years old when I got out – I was terrified. But one of my professors, Dr. Rosemary Tobin, gave me a lot of great advice and guidance. She told me I would be a great teacher and to just do it. She gave me a lot of confidence.
Other than a brief stint with Lare Training in Chelsea, MA, Barile has dedicated her entire career as an educator to Revere High School. Now a lead teacher in the school’s English department, she has taught all levels of English language arts and literature to a distinct population of students, as well as designed and implemented the Advanced Placement Literature and Composition courses.
“Some people say that if you get your master’s degree before you actually teach, it doesn’t mean anything,” she added. “But I disagree. Emmanuel
“I love it here, we have 46 different languages being spoken in our school, just a lot of diversity,” said Barile, who last fall, also taught the Emmanuel
“I really want to give the kids a forum for their work. I want to give a voice to the diverse population of students here and give them a chance to write in their native languages,” said Barile, a National Board Certified Teacher. “I think for kids it is an emotional outlet. Teens today have a lot of things inside of them, things they need to get out. I think creative writing speaks to them.” Barile’s willingness to sacrifice for the sake of her students, eagerness to encourage and desire to see them succeed in life all offer worthy explanations as to why she is so beloved in Revere and respected across the nation. In a working class city where the pursuit of a college education is considered by some far from given, her support and mentorship represent a guiding hand for those students striving to break through the glass ceiling, as well as those who have yet to realize their full potential. For her friends here at Emmanuel, it is these compassionate qualities, in addition to her teaching accomplishments, that make it easy to proudly recognize her as one of their own.
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campus news Leadership, Sportsmanship, Respect All Key Aspects of “Civility Week” From January 23rd - 29th, the Office of Student Activities and Multicultural Programs sponsored “Civility Week,” which featured programming designed to promote and encourage the concept of civility among all members of the Emmanuel College community. Last year, a task force including Associate Director of First Year Programs and Leadership Development Catherine DesRoche, Director of Student Center Services Mary Beth Thomas and Assistant Director of Residence Life/Resident Director Kerri Smith began working on programming dedicated to opening up dialogue amongst members of the community regarding their understanding of civility. The goals were to promote the concept in a variety of ways through programming, while emphasizing its significance within peoples’ everyday lives.
“We held an open forum with students last spring to help us understand what civility meant to them and how they have seen it lived out on campus,” said DesRoche. “The programmatic efforts are what we thought would be a well-rounded approach to civility, including sportsmanship, leadership, dining etiquette and more.” A group of students, led by Janelle Rugg ’09, worked on creating the program’s logo, which blended associated terms within the word “civility” to create what DesRoche called “the backbone of the project.” To kick off the programming, nationally recognized keynote speaker, author, leadership trainer and educator Nancy Hunter Denney addressed “Civility, Leadership and College Life” on January 23rd with an audience in the Auditorium. Denney has appeared
at more than 650 colleges and formerly served for 12 years in higher education student affairs. A “Civility Table,” set up in the Jean Yawkey Center’s Maureen Murphy Wilkens Atrium on January 24th and 25th provided interested members of the community with information on the events as well as advice on the topic. Resident Assistants helping at the table also gave students the opportunity to send candy to those in their lives they appreciate. The movie Pay it Forward, which focuses on one boy’s hopes to make the world a better place, was shown as part of the week’s events as well. On January 28th, the Office of Internships and Career Development sponsored an “Etiquette Dinner” in the Administration Meeting Room – featuring two Emmanuel alums – that
provided an overview of the particulars of navigating a formal dinner. Throughout the week, athletic events that took place in the Jean Yawkey Center’s gymnasium were also highlighted as part of “Civility Week,” emphasizing sportsmanship. Programming concluded with a Martin Luther King, Jr. Breakfast sponsored by the Colleges of the Fenway on January 29th at the Longwood Inn. For Rugg, who saw the programming as a great way to make a difference at Emmanuel, the weeklong effort proved a positive step forward. “I think with the school’s population getting larger we need to focus more on being a respectful community,” she said. “Keeping the friendly feel of the campus is important to me and that starts with everyone being civil.”
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was introduced on campus after Delmira De Pina ’10 sought to find a way to represent her culture and traditions in the Emmanuel community. “We wanted to share our history and how Cape Verde is developing,” she said of the club, of which she serves as president. “I want Emmanuel community members to educate themselves about other cultures. The more we are aware, the more we can relate and understand people we work and live with on or off the campus.” As part of the Black History Month celebration, the College is hosting a number of events (see sidebar on p. 4)
focusing on the positive contributions of black men. Most recently, on February 5th, BSU and the Office of Student Activities and Multicultural Programs recognized students and staff members during the College’s “Tribute to Black Men” in the Administration Meeting Room.
which Emmanuel will host on Saturday, February 9th, the Chapmyn spoken word play, “Black Man Rising,” on Wednesday, February 13th and the Black Inventions Exhibit’s Sankofa Museum on Thursday, February 28th, an especially powerful exposition that features displays from the slave trade.
“It’s important for our campus to realize there are positive aspects of black manhood that we do not get to recognize,” said Davis. “We wanted to honor black men in our community and show them in a positive light.”
“I remember the first time I saw it, seeing a piece of a shackle that was used to bound slaves, it was tough,” said Davis. “But it is important for students to remember that this is part of American history, that it is part of who we are and that it did happen.”
Other upcoming highlights of the monthlong programming include the Boston Catholic Ethnic Diversity Symposium: The New Pentecost,
Throughout the month of celebration, Davis hopes members of the community take the time to delve into
African-American culture, while maintaining a firm grasp on what Black History Month truly means. “It’s not just about race, but diversity,” she said. “Students with vision impairment or physical disabilities, for instance, these students are in the minority as well. We need to think of ways to provide services to them as well and someone needs to be there to remind people of this. “I’m here for all students,” she added. “I want everyone to see that for us, February is not just about coming up with black history events, but educating people on cultures they may not be familiar with.”
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Assistant Professor of Sociology Christine McKenna has been accepted to the 2008-09 Early Career Scholars Program, which is sponsored by the Sloan Center for Work and Family. The affiliation will connect her with a network of researchers and professional development opportunities as she continues to study childcare subsidiaries in the United States. Assistant Professor of Education Corinne R. Merritt had her article, “Urban Catholic High Schools and Disadvantaged Females,” accepted by Catholic Education: A Journal of Inquiry and Practice, a peer-reviewed journal published by the University of Notre Dame. The article focuses on the narratives and life experiences of five young women and how their Catholic secondary education met their academic, emotional, social and spiritual needs.
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Associate Professor of History Melanie Murphy participated in the 2007 Classical Association of New England Summer Institute at Dartmouth College from July 9th - 14th. The theme of the convention was “Beyond Antiquity: The Legacy of the Classical World.” During the six day event, Murphy took part in two minicourses, “The British Poets of World War I and the Classical Tradition” and “Ovid in the Renaissance.” She also attended performances and lectures on such subjects as “Edward Gibbon,” “The Iliad as an Ideal-Type Honor Society” and “Classical Lessons for Political Reconciliation.” Professor of Political Science Marie D. Natoli presented a paper entitled, “Terrorism, Rhetoric, and the Imperial Presidency,” at an international conference on “Interdisciplinary Analyses of Aggression & Terrorism” in Madrid, Spain in September. The conference was co-sponsored by the Coloquios Internationales Sobre
Conflicto Y Agresion (CICA) and the Society for Terrorism Research (STR). Assistant Professor of English David Palumbo will present a paper entitled, “Re-thinking Empiricism: Sensible Decay in Stella’s Birthday Poems,” at the Southeastern American Society for 18th-Century Studies held at Auburn University in February. In March, he will also present his work, “Sensing Inequality: The ‘Fair Defect’ in Wollstonecraft’s A Vindication of the Rights of Woman,” in Portland, Oregon at the American Society for 18th-Century Studies. Assistant Professor of Performance Arts Tom Schnauber’s work for a capella choir called, Winter Soul, was performed on December 8th and 9th, by the Cambridge Madrigal Singers as part of their winter concert series in Boston. Associate Professor of Management Diana Stork presented two works at
the Eastern Academy of Management Annual Meeting and Proceedings in New Brunswick, NJ last May. The title of her papers were “Donor Decisions and Choice: Sustaining Charitable Organizations” and “Contemporary HR Roles: Emotional Intelligence and Effectiveness.” In addition, she was also elected to the Board of Directors of the Eastern Academy of Management. Assistant Professor of Religious Studies Jon Paul Sydnor made two presentations at the American Academy of Religion conference in November. His first presentation addressed the practice of comparative theology by an Indian theologian, Abraham Varghese Kunnuthara. The second compared an Indian work of art, “The Dancing Shiva,” with Picasso’s 1930 “Crucifixion.” In addition, he recently published an article in the International Review of Mission on the theology of religions of Jacques Dupuis, S.J.
sports news Saints Cruising through GNAC; Remain Undefeated in League Play Besides experiencing a different culture and getting the opportunity to play against international competition, there was one other major item Head Coach Andy Yosinoff hoped his basketball players would take away from their trip to China: The importance of coming together as a team. Despite a tough loss against No. 17 Tufts University just days after making their way home, since then, the women have worked diligently to answer Yosinoff’s call, proving – to their Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) competitors especially – that they have in fact journeyed back from Beijing with much more than just a few souvenirs. After a 79-46 drubbing of Norwich on February 2nd, the Saints remain untouched in conference play with a perfect 8-0 mark. Although not such an uncommon tale for an Emmanuel women’s basketball team, which over the years has dominated the GNAC, it is especially significant this year due to the large number of newcomers. “That is why it was so helpful to go on the trip to China,” said Yosinoff. “With so many new players, it was great to have the opportunity to spend that time learning more about each
other and figuring out how to further develop as a team.” Offensively, the Saints are finding the basket more easily and frequently, putting up better numbers compared to earlier in the season when they
the Saints ranked second in the nation in steals-per-game with an average of 18.3, trailing only Staten Island (18.7). The team’s defense has also proven a great way to keep their offense firing – through turnovers, including 34 against Rivier. Rebounding and post
“[Playing as a team is] still a process we discuss on a daily basis. But it seems like we are coming together as a group. I’m hopeful by tournament time that it is going to make a big difference.” – Andy Yosinoff struggled to capitalize against tough teams like Eastern Connecticut State and Brandeis University. Sophomore Iman Davis has been leading the charge, scoring a game-high 21 points against Norwich as well as leading all players in the Rivier contest with 23 points. On the other side of the ball, the team has also been playing tough and showing improvements in their all-around defensive game. Through January 27th,
ing and post defense and that’s going to be key to winning the GNAC and determining how successful we can be in the postseason.” The Saints next game on February 9th at Suffolk should provide another glimpse into the team’s postseason promise. Currently the Rams have just one league loss at the hands of St. Joseph’s (ME) and their home court advantage always makes for a challenging contest. “They play a similar 2-2-1 press and like to run like we do,” said Yosinoff. “They very likely will be our main competition for the league championship. Every game at Suffolk is a tough game, so I am anticipating a very close match up.”
defense have been an important focus for Yosinoff and his coaching staff, who have been pleased with the progress of players like Erica Wenz ’08, Sara Long ’08 and Meredith Shaw ’10 in that regard.
With the regular season soon to come to a close, Yosinoff expects to continually emphasize progress with team unity – an element that could make all the difference when it comes to playing in March.
“I think we have started to take more pride in our defense, especially with keeping team’s point totals down,” said Yosinoff. “We have shown improvement with inside rebound-
“It’s still a process we discuss on a daily basis,” he said. “But it seems like we are coming together as a group. I’m hopeful by tournament time that it is going to make a big difference.”
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accomplishments of the team thus far, it has been the collaboration of the group as a whole that best explains the first half of the Saints’ season. Strong leadership on the floor from fellow captains Mack Spellman ’09 and Andres Bustamante ’09 has been essential for a young team featuring nine underclassmen, with different players finding ways to chip in and help the cause each night. “It’s a different team than last year, there’s a real sense of unity,” said Jackson. “If our top guys don’t have it, there is always someone else ready to step up.” Point guards Mike Jackson ’10 and J.P. Ventura ’11 have been especially significant pieces of the puzzle, split-
ting time consistently while providing the Saints with invaluable play at an extremely key position. “We’re getting good decision making and pressure defense from them and they’re doing a great job at getting people involved,” said Jackson. “And that is where it all starts.” Heading into the team’s most recent game, another highly anticipated contest against Norwich University on February 4th, which the Saints won easily 80-54, the men were looking forward to another exciting battle against the often-worthy Cadets. “We still had a bad taste in our mouths from the last one,” said Jackson of the Saints’ 66-63 loss at Norwich on January 15th. “We felt we owed them some payback.”
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list of impressive credentials, including a career record of 580-192. During the 2000-01 season, he led the Saints to their first NCAA Final Four appearance, becoming the first coach in Boston to make it to the national basketball semifinals in any category (men’s or women’s, Division I, II or III). Last season, he guided his team to an NCAA Sweet Sixteen appearance and a Division III-best 29 wins, which included a perfect 12-0 mark in Great Northeast Athletic Conference
(GNAC) play. Between 2000-2006, the Saints went undefeated in the GNAC, winning 72-straight regular season games, the longest Division III regular season conference win streak to date. A 2003 inductee of the New England Basketball Hall of Fame, Yosinoff’s résumé also includes serving as the USA Maccabiah Open head women’s basketball coach in 2005, where he guided Team USA to its first-ever gold medal during the Maccabiah Games in Israel.
A screenshot of the new Emmanuel College athletics homepage.
New Athletics Site Launched As part of the second phase of Emmanuel’s web site redesign, the College’s new athletics homepage, www.goecsaints.com, was officially launched on January 16th. In conjunction with CSTV, a company that has redesigned the athletic sites of more than 300 colleges and universities, the new athletics homepage includes a number of exciting new features that will allow fans greater access to their favorite Saint teams. Photogalleries, customizable scoreboards, fan polls and links to feature stories are just some of the new components of the site, with additional features, such as web casting, soon to follow. “CSTV works with the top college athletic web sites and we are very excited about our partnership with them,” said Associate Director of Athletics/Sports Information Director Alexis Mastronardi. “Like the main college web site, our new athletic pages now 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.”
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