Week of October 12, 2009

• Benefactors Welcomed for St. Dominic Weekend
  The generosity of Providence College's leading benefactors was celebrated during the first-ever St. Dominic Weekend on October 2 and 3. more
• St. Dominic Gala Honors Those Who "Keep the Promise"
  The culmination of Providence College's St. Dominic Weekend was the "St. Dominic Gala: Keeping the Promise" evening on October 3. more
• Aldrich '79 Makes Leadership Gift Challenge
  In what is being called the St. Dominic Society Aldrich Challenge, David J. Aldrich '79 will contribute up to $50,000 for new leadership gifts made to either the PC Fund or the Angel Fund. more
• Television Executive Outlines Four Cs of Leadership
  Lisa Churchville, president and general manager of NBC 10 WJAR and a member of the Providence President's Council, gave a presentation on leadership as part of the MBA Program's Leaders on Leadership course. more
• Center for International Studies Strengthens Summer Study Abroad Offerings
  Providence College's Center for International Studies continued to expand its interaction with China--and bolster its summer program offerings overall--by sponsoring its second study-travel trip to China from July 27 to August 22. more
• National Security Expert to Speak at Honors Convocation
  Dr. James M. Ludes '93, the executive director of the American Security Project, will offer the principal address at the annual Liberal Arts Honors Convocation on October 16 in Slavin Center '64 Hall. more
  
  Read more headlines in PC News.

• Gale A. Gennaro, PC director of environmental health and safety, was interviewed for a September 28 Providence Business News story entitled "Conservation is sweeping campuses."

• Calabria '95 Named to Executive Position at BJ's Wholesale Club
  Sarah Calabria '95 was recently named vice president, Total Rewards and Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS), at BJ's Wholesale Club, a retail chain with approximately 22,000 employees and 185 locations in 14 states. more

• Athletic Facilities Undergo Numerous Physical Upgrades
  Continuing a trend of dramatic upgrades to athletics facilities on- and off-campus, the Providence College Department of Athletics has finished its most recent round of infrastructure improvements. more
  
  Featured Events
• October 13
  Men's soccer vs. Yale
• October 16
  Women's hockey vs. Colgate
• October 17
  Men's soccer vs. Seton Hall
• October 17
  Women's hockey vs. Syracuse

• October 14
  Introduction to Career Services, October 14
• October 15
  Throwback Thursday
• October 15
  Community Organizing Program Workshop
• October 15
  Career and Graduate School Fairs
• October 18
  Soul Food Sunday
• Through October 16
  Exhibit: Boxes/Coffers/Shrines
• Weekdays through October 16
  Exhibit: Afghanistan Tradition and Renewal
• Through December 15
  Exhibits: "Historic Buildings of Providence College" and "Celebrating Faculty Research at Providence College"

View more events in PC's Event Calendar.

• Tucker W. Shosh, associate professor of military science at PC, was recently promoted by the U.S. Army from the rank of captain to major. Shosh has earned several notable commendations for his service including the Bronze Star Medal, Army Commendation Medal, and the Army Achievement Medal.
   

Conor James Leary '11
Branchburg, N.J.

Meet Conor

James M. Carlson, Ph.D.
Professor of Political Science

Meet Dr. Carlson

Sandra Schenck Coletta '80
President and CEO of Kent Hospital in Warwick, R.I.

Meet Sandra Coletta