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February 2012

2/22
Madrigals perform March 4 at Bryant
2/21
Desrosiers presents public lecture on Justice Florence Kerins Murray
2/16
French Film Festival returns March 18-29
2/15
Documentary film links cell phones to deadly civil war
2/14
Senior thesis production inspired by animal rescue post Hurricane Katrina
2/10
Answering the call: Beels responds to seals in need
2/9
Janet Robinson appointed board of trustees chairwoman
2/8
‘Overlander’ installation to be exhibited at Hamilton Gallery
2/8
Roundtable to explore: What does American ‘strength’ mean in the 21st century?
2/7
Extensions Dance Company performs Feb. 16-18 at Casino Theatre
2/2
University’s ‘Day of Silence’ video wins PRSA excellence award
2/2
Salve Regina, SVPRI host networking event, panel discussion on ‘new economy’

January 2012

1/31
Tom Karako presents Atwood Lecture on ‘Nuclear Proliferation in the Middle East’
1/31
John Quinn gives talk on ‘Catholics in Antebellum Newport’
1/27
Mesmerist stretches psychology class’s imaginations
1/26
Professors talk to Egyptian students about higher education options in U.S.
1/25
‘Concert of American Originals’ to be performed at Casino Theatre
1/20
Mountain lion expert William Betty to give Jan. 26 presentation
1/19
RI’s best scholastic artists exhibit their work at Hamilton Gallery
1/18
Roundtable lunch examines topic: 'Is America at risk for authoritarianism?'
1/17
Desrosiers presents Crowley Lecture at Tennis Hall of Fame
1/13
Irregular warfare expert to lecture on ‘Pakistan and its Contradictions’
1/12
Learning Commons nears completion at McKillop Library
1/11
James Farrington among first class inducted to RI Criminal Justice Hall of Fame
1/9
Former investment banker Michael E. McMahon joins board of trustees

December 2011

12/22
Business studies department earns IACBE accreditation through 2018
12/20
Salve Regina will host Monterey Institute’s English immersion program through 2014
12/14
Theatre Arts program holding January auditions
12/12
Applications accepted for Expressive Arts Institute
12/5
‘Irish Voice’ names Sister Jane among North America’s top educators
12/2
Performing arts department presents holiday concerts
12/2
Adjunct professor Anthony Pesare publishes new book on the mob
12/1
Governor’s Ball gesture honors local military personnel

November 2011

11/21
Mercy Center hosts ‘Festival of Lights’ celebration on Nov. 30
11/21
Theatre program presents ‘Miracle Worker’ Dec. 2-4
11/21
Hayat Alvi presents ‘Anger and Awakening in the Middle East’ on Nov. 29
11/10
Gomaa, Vespia and Gibbons win faculty awards for academic excellence
11/10
SRU Dance presents ‘Shake That!’ Nov. 19 & 20
11/9
‘Ocean States’ exhibit of seascapes opens Nov. 17 at Hamilton Gallery
11/3
Faith in the Trenches: Military chaplains share their experiences Nov. 10
11/2
Acoustic artist Liz Longley performs at student-organized fundraiser
11/1
Warhola presents public lecture on the role of Turkey in the Middle East

October 2011

10/27
‘Beth’s Walk’ on Nov. 12 honors sophomore’s mom who died from oral cancer
10/24
Salve Regina presents Michael Oren, Ambassador of Israel to the U.S.
10/20
Guest vocalist, Tianxu Zhou, performs at Ochre Court on Oct. 29
10/20
Watkins lecture explains how aristocrat turned hillbilly
10/19
Public film, follow-up lecture examine our notion of ‘others’
10/18
‘Critical Issues’ presentation helps families go from ‘frenzied to calm’
10/13
AMA text-a-thon raises money to fight pediatric cancer
10/7
Students seek gift cards for mission trip to aid Vermont hurricane victims
10/6
Public invited to free screening of Invisible Children documentary, ‘Tony’
10/5
Jesse Manibusan performs free concert at Chapel on Oct. 15
10/4
Seniors get crash course on dinner etiquette
10/3
Award-winning author Kelly Easton gives talk, workshop at McKillop Library

September 2011

9/30
Oct. 16 launch party celebrates release of Pell biography
9/30
Faculty Exhibition opens Oct. 13 at Hamilton Gallery
9/30
Oct. 3 roundtable examines ‘America One Decade After 9/11’
9/28
Seahawks have 'secret weapon' for Saturday's game
9/26
Bing West presents practical way for U.S. to get out of Afghanistan
9/22
Playwrights invited to submit scripts for performances at 2012 festival
9/21
Registration open for 12th Mansion Run 5K
9/20
Program helps history students think ‘Beyond Salve’
9/19
Gomaa discusses her translation of award-winning Egyptian novel
9/16
Graduate Speaker Series kicks off with Maj. Gen. Antonio Taguba
9/15
Salve Regina ranks among nation’s best universities
9/15
Best of Salve Students show opens tonight
9/14
Nursing grad produces monthly video blog for BestNursingDegree.com
9/13
Fall theatre productions include ‘columbinus’ and ‘The Miracle Worker’
9/12
G.I. Jobs awards Salve Regina its ‘Military Friendly School’ title
9/9
9/11: Salve Regina remembers, seeks remembrances
9/8
Pell Honors Program presents Constitution Day lecture
9/7
Father Greg Boyle urges students to create a community of kinship

August 2011

8/30
Father Gregory Boyle, Los Angeles ‘Homeboy’ and anti-gang activist, to speak at Convocation Sept. 7
8/30
Public auditions being held for Salve Regina’s fall theater productions
8/4
Places still available in the Arts, Nature and New Eco-Consciousness Program
8/3
Salve Regina selected among Princeton Review’s ‘Best in Northeast’
8/3
Celtics host youth basketball camp at Rodgers Rec Aug. 8-17

July 2011

7/28
Students to present summer research findings at statewide conference
7/22
Pell Honors Program presents 7-day public seminar on the greatness of Rome
7/21
Basement grow house yields advancements in urban agriculture

June 2011

6/24
James Ludes named Pell Center executive director
6/23
J. David Smith, RI’s EMA director, takes over graduate ADJ program
6/14
Blue Hill Troupe’s H.M.S. Pinafore performance benefits Casino Theatre
6/13
Higgins named vice president for student affairs

May 2011

5/31
Summer lecture series focuses on American history and culture
5/27
Gomaa, Raymond participate in Redwood Library lecture series
5/26
Reveron will discuss NATO’s efforts to build the Afghan Army and Police
5/12
Gerety to confer 678 degrees during Salve Regina's 61st commencement on Sunday
5/6
Social work students present Sen. Paiva Weed petition on behalf of homeless

April 2011

4/28
O’Donnell, Salve grad and U.S. Marshal, keynotes Law Day observance
4/26
William Vareika, preservationist and philanthropist, to be honored at commencement
4/19
Jill Biden, Second Lady to the U.S., to present commencement address
4/18
Retired ambassador Paul Taylor presents public lecture, ‘Rebuilding Haiti’
4/15
Gay-Straight-Lesbian-Bisexual Alliance hosts Day of Silence on April 19
4/14
Salve Regina’s 4th Wine Tasting & Auction on April 28 supports student scholarships
4/14
Salve students host 30th East Bay Special Olympics on April 16
4/12
Verbeek wins 2011 NETSL Award for Excellence in Technical Services
4/7
Japanese students organize ‘Hope for Japan’ Week
4/5
Lacouture presents April 14 public lecture, Gallery talk on Chinese cultural exchange
4/4
Free screening of ‘The Tempest’ on April 18 celebrates Shakespeare’s 447th birthday
4/1
Donald Gregg gives ‘Good News and Bad News from the Korean Peninsula’

March 2011

3/31
Salve production of ‘Two Gentlemen of Verona’ spins Shakespearean classic into ’70s-style musical
3/30
Hasbro executive to meet with business students
3/29
Former U.S. Ambassador John Cloud discusses ‘Germany Ascending’ on April 6
3/25
Megan Hennessy receives Yale Distinguished Music Educator Award
3/24
SRU Dance's spring performance, ‘Tonight is the Night!,’ is April 9-10
3/23
Public events April 8-15 celebrate Disability Awareness Week
3/22
Symposium brings together artists, scholars from China, US
3/17
Extensions Dance Company performs at Casino Theatre March 25-26
3/16
Salve Regina’s study abroad rate ranks 14th nationally
3/15
Erik Madigan Heck named to exclusive ‘PDN’s 30’ list
3/14
Naval War College professor examines ‘USA National Security Since 9/11’
3/11
‘Papers’ screening, panel discussion examines how illegal immigration impacts innocent youths
3/10
American University of Beirut professor presents ‘Public Policymaking in the Arabian Gulf’
3/9
Architects, historians and actors discuss Casino Theatre’s fascinating history and award-winning restoration
3/8
French Film Festival, March 27-April 7, opens at Casino Theatre
3/7
Chinese, U.S. artists and educators engage in cross-cultural dialogue at Salve Regina University
3/1
Robert Faulkner presents Atwood Lecture on March 8

February 2011

2/25
Public invited to free ‘March Into Reading’ children’s book festival March 5 at Salve Regina
2/24
Master’s graduate Jae Krafft Wiss takes charge of social media at RDW Group
2/24
Salve Regina players present ‘The Beard of Avon’ March 4-6 at Casino Theatre
2/24
James Yarnall to discuss John La Farge’s travel writings on March 8
2/19
Former British diplomat presents public lecture on the ‘winnable war in Afghanistan’ on March 2
2/18
Madrigals serve up Cabaret Dinner with smiles and songs on Feb. 25
2/17
Pell Honors students talk Middle East policy with Thanassis Cambanis
2/16
Ushers needed at Casino Theatre for the spring performance season
2/15
Award-winning RI author Ann Hood to give public talk at McKillop Library
2/13
Expressive Arts Institute accepting applications for three-weekend professional training program
2/12
Public invited to ‘Great Decisions’ spring lecture series at Salve Regina
2/11
Willis wins national Donald Gehring Award for his contributions in student conduct administration
2/10
Cambanis to discuss changing Middle East landscape, likelihood of new Hezbollah attack on Israel
2/9
Public invited to lectures, Art League of R.I. ‘Member’s Show’ opening on Feb. 16
2/3
Jacqueline Lawler wins National Dramaturgy Award at Kennedy Center theatre festival
2/2
Greg Pierotti, acclaimed Laramie Project actor & writer, to conduct acting workshop
2/1
Middle East expert presents terrifying glimpse inside Hezbollah’s forces during public lecture on Feb. 16

January 2011

1/26
Students raise $21K to help rebuild school in Port-Au-Prince
1/22
Middle Eastern expert examines Islamic philosophy in Jan. 26 lecture
1/20
Skin cancer survivor to share her story on Feb. 3
1/19
Rhode Island’s top scholastic artists display more than 200 works at Hamilton Gallery
1/19
As Fulbright Scholar, Giannakos will teach, develop international affairs program in Albania
1/18
Women athletes host free sports clinic for local girls on Feb. 4
1/11
Open auditions held Jan. 21 at Casino Theatre for upcoming Salve Regina productions
1/3
Salve Regina rugby ranked #1 in the nation

December 2010

12/22
2011 Commencement dates, events announced
12/7
Performing arts department presents holiday music concerts
12/2
Julie O’Connell awarded $1,000 nursing scholarship
12/1
‘Glitter & Gold’ holiday concert at Casino Theatre celebrates America’s Gilded Age

November 2010

11/24
‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ features a circus twist
11/23
34th Governor’s Ball is Dec. 4
11/17
Sigma Beta Delta meal drive benefits King Center food bank
11/17
AMA continues to make strides against cancer
11/15
Salve Regina rugby wins New England title, advances to national championships
11/15
Community leaders will discuss ‘Peace and Conflict in Ireland’
11/11
Sheldon Whitehouse to give keynote at ecosystem workshop on Nov. 12
11/10
‘Beth’s Walk’ on Nov. 13 honors freshman’s mom who died from oral cancer
11/10
Seahawks advance to ECAC soccer semifinals
11/9
Scholarships available for rehabilitation counseling grad students
11/8
Learning Unlimited hosts book signing at McKillop Library on Nov. 11
11/5
Suzanne Delle presents “Peter Brook: Re-Imagining Shakespeare” on Nov. 9
11/2
SRU Dance to perform ‘Power Trip’ Nov. 20 & 21

October 2010

10/28
Salve Regina, Bryant vocalists present ‘Voices in Harmony’ on Nov. 13
10/27
Curtis Roosevelt, FDR’s grandson, presents Pell Center lecture on Nov. 3
10/26
Experts examine impacts of texting, sexting and cyber bullying in schools
10/26
Marketing students raise $2,600 for breast cancer fight
10/21
‘Rosencrantz & Guildenstern are Dead’ takes Casino Theatre stage
10/20
Sister Therese appointed trustee of Davis Educational Foundation
10/19
History professor presents lecture on ‘The Newport Judge,’ Florence Kerins Murray
10/19
Common law expert James Stoner will present Atwood Lecture on Oct. 28
10/15
University, tennis hall share preservation award for Casino Theatre restoration
10/14
CHP grad named historic preservation specialist at architecture firm
10/14
Arctic law, policy expert presents public lecture
10/13
Yarnall to present lecture on John La Farge at Yale University Art Gallery
10/8
Argentine tango classes begin Oct. 12 at King Center
10/8
‘Objects’ exhibit aims to push viewers into uncomfortable territories
10/7
Social Venture Partners celebrates Newport launch at Ochre Court
10/7
Public lecture will recreate 1883 architectural tour of Newport
10/6
Stanford White murder mystery premieres at Casino Theatre
10/5
‘Peter and the Wolf’ collaboration is first Salve Regina offering at Casino Theatre

September 2010

9/29
Lecture examines the role nuns have played in Newport’s Catholic community
9/22
Salve Regina hosts AIGA student design conference
9/21
Ushers needed for 2010-2011 season at Casino Theatre
9/17
Salve Regina hosts second annual Watershed Conference
9/16
‘2 Sculptors’ redefine technology, machinery at Hamilton Gallery exhibit
9/14
2020 Vision sessions focus on energy, education
9/11
Newport County Orchestra, Salve’s performing arts department to present ‘Peter and the Wolf’
9/10
Casino Theatre's grand re-opening brings Oscar Wilde back to life on historic Newport stage
9/10
Science students, professors will benefit from national grant
9/9
Salve Regina partnership supports ‘A Million Minutes for Peace’ campaign
9/9
University plans prayer vigil for students injured in automobile accident
9/8
At Convocation, Coletta advises students to unplug themselves
9/7
Frank Williams, retired chief justice, to give Constitution Day lecture
9/3
TV news anchor Frank Coletta to present Convocation address on Sept. 8
9/3
Salve Regina makes standardized test optional for applicants

August 2010

8/30
Imad Moustapha, Syrian ambassador to U.S., to present lecture on Sept. 15
8/25
Seahawks football team wins Child & Family’s Volunteer of the Year Award
8/19
Mansion Run 5K registration now open
8/18
Theatre arts program holds open auditions for upcoming performances
8/17
Business students to serve as career mentors in Child & Family certification program
8/16
Doctoral student’s book recounts true stories of Navy submariners
8/13
Sophomore Max Shubert wins International Index crown
8/12
Salve coach, grad take World Yngling gold in Lelystad, Netherlands
8/12
Former ADJ chair accepts Mercy College dean position
8/11
‘Behind the Hedgerow’ screening at Salve Regina is part of world premier
8/10
Rizzo Foundation’s walk for children with cancer, special needs is Sunday
8/6
The man and the music; George Wein reminisces
8/5
Marketing students win ‘Gold’ in global Microsoft competition
8/4
Salve Regina named ‘A Best in Northeast’ college by The Princeton Review
8/3
At Pell Center, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. welcomes Arab, U.S. bankers
8/3
Lucky strikes at Salve Regina
8/2
Celtics Basketball Camp for youths tips off this week
8/2
Ramsey presents lecture at annual Faulkner conference

July 2010

7/30
Sister Therese elected to Misericordia University’s board of trustees
7/30
Public invited to ‘BridgeFest’ music festival reminiscence with George Wein, Jim Gillis
7/22
Wizzie Carrier selected for prestigious summer marketing conference
7/8
Jindal appoints Paul Rainwater to top post
7/2
Salve baseball team conducts kids training camp in Jamestown

June 2010

6/23
Archeological survey of Whitehall House unearths 280 years of history
6/17
University joins Tuition Rewards program
6/15
Salve Regina community celebrates final Mass in Ochre Court
6/11
Ferrazzoli’s video, Spread the Love, debuts on YouTube
6/10
In Oxford, Salve students hear Prince of Wales discuss ‘Islam and the Environment’
6/3
Salve sophomore wins National Index Championship

May 2010

5/21
Arlene Nicholas article published in book, ‘Training the Next Generation’
5/20
Salve Regina hosts 34th annual meeting of New England admission counselors
5/19
Sailing team's rise to National Championship regatta took teamwork
5/17
Summer course focuses on women in the international political environment
5/14
Salve Regina hosts Mathematical Association of America spring meeting
5/6
Malaak Compton-Rock to give commencement address on May 16
5/5
Nursing grad Elizabeth Cardigan appointed VP at Cambridge Health Alliance
5/3
Mental Health center presents screening of ‘The Soloist’

April 2010

4/29
Women’s Resource Center honors Cardoza among ‘Men Who Make a Difference’
4/28
Anthony Silva, Steven O’Donnell honored during Law Day Observance
4/28
Students honored for achievements at Business Awards Night
4/23
Performing arts department presents spring concerts for public
4/19
Performing arts department presents spring concerts in the Great Hall
4/16
Prince Alois of Liechtenstein hosts forum for Salve Regina faculty, students
4/15
Filmmakers bring early screening of Eileen Slocum feature to Bazarsky
4/14
Malaak Compton-Rock to give commencement address May 16
4/9
Overnight ‘Tent City’ fundraiser begins tonight, rain or shine, on Salve Regina campus
4/8
Art department adjunct releases third feature film
4/7
English department screening of ‘Bright Star’ is open to the public
4/6
Casino Theatre restoration project garners ‘Save America’s Treasures’ grant
4/5
Anthony Silva, Steven O’Donnell honored during 11th Law Day Observance on April 29
4/2
Hearts for Haiti’s ‘Tent City’ will raise money for quake victims
4/1
Performing arts department’s production of ‘Eurydice’ opens April 14

March 2010

3/30
Registration open for 4-day summer Holistic Leadership Institute
3/29
‘The Soldier’s Project’ founder gives public lecture on the hidden wounds of war
3/25
Salve Regina community encouraged to attend Friday's "SRyou: Student Expo 2010"
3/23
Legacy Tour brings anti-genocide plea to Salve Regina
3/19
Performing Arts alumni show students there is life after graduation
3/19
‘Invisible Children’ present their anti-genocide plea at Salve Regina
3/18
University Gallery displays ‘RISD Artists’ Book Collection’
3/17
First Pell Grant Legacy recipient to be honored at Salve Regina's Pell Center
3/16
Career and graduate school fair is March 24
3/15
Mercy Center serves up Passover Celebration
3/12
Madrigals host 12th annual Cabaret Dinner
3/11
‘Gateway to Success’ career, grad school fair is March 24
3/10
Lacouture gives sabbatical presentation on his work in China
3/9
Obama administration nominates Harding to head TSA
3/8
Spaces still available in Expressive Arts Institute training program
3/8
Hillary Clinton invites Sister Therese to attend awards ceremony
3/2
University Gallery exhibit shows who's BOSS
3/1
University hosts police workshop on underage drinking

February 2010

2/26
Salve Regina presents 5th Tournées French Film Festival
2/25
Albino Barrera discusses global importance of nurturing human capital
2/24
Community invited to ‘Dances of Universal Peace’ celebration
2/23
Event featuring student poetry, songs, skits celebrate Black History Month
2/22
Marketing students host melanoma awareness event
2/19
Library’s ‘Hidden Talents’ series features staff member’s love for weaving
2/18
‘Extensions’ dance company presents variety show
2/17
Abraham Lincoln scholar presents lecture on wartime leadership
2/16
Ellen McCarty named to St. Joseph Health Services of RI board
2/12
Quinn presents introduction of Mesmerism (hypnosis) to the US
2/11
Children, families invited to free ‘March Into Reading’ book festival
2/11
Children, families invited to free ‘March Into Reading’ book festival
2/10
Khalil Habib presents lecture on Islam at UMaine
2/4
In China's 'porcelain city,' ceramics professor learns 'the Salve way'
2/3
Hip Hop historian to explain why it matters

January 2010

1/29
Young skin cancer survivor shares her frightening story
1/22
P.H. Liotta to discuss ‘What Happened at Copenhagen’
1/20
University hosts RI Scholastic Art Awards, exhibit
1/15
Delle joins performing arts faculty, will direct historic Casino Theatre program
1/8
Paul Rainwater is Gov. Jindal’s new deputy chief of staff in Louisiana
1/6
Julie Ray writes new 'Fanny Fernhouse' children's book

December 2009

12/14
James Norton named director of Homeland Security for General Dynamics
12/11
Graduate Studies offers environmental courses for MBA, management students
12/1
P.H. Liotta to attend world climate summit in Copenhagen

November 2009

11/25
Salve Regina prepares for H1N1 vaccination clinics for students