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The Providence College e•newsletter | December 2005

Coming Events

December 12, 2005

7:00 p.m.

Messiah Sing,
St. Dominic Chapel; sponsored by the Department of Music.

January 8, 2006

10:00 a.m.

New Haven Alumni Club Communion Brunch; Mass, followed by brunch, at St. Mary's Church, New Haven, Conn.

January 20-22, 2006

Homecoming Weekend 2006; campus and Downtown Providence locations; sponsored by the Office of Institutional Advancement. For the weekend schedule, click here!

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Homecoming Weekend 2006: Let the fun begin!

Homecoming Weekend 2006, to be held on January 20-22, features an enticing menu of activities both on campus and in Downtown Providence. The lineup includes wine-tasting, young alumni parties, sports events, faculty presentations, a pre-game reception, a homecoming brunch, Mass, and an ice-skating party. Why not plan on joining us for a winter weekend of camaraderie and cheer? [more]

New Web pages spotlight teaching excellence

A series of pages devoted to the teaching excellence, scholarly pursuits, and collaborative research projects of Providence College faculty debuted on PC's Web site in mid-November. Developed by the Division of College Relations and Planning, the section is called "Teaching that Transforms" and is highlighted by profiles of 41 faculty members. College President Rev. Brian J. Shanley, O.P. '80 praised the Web pages as a "strong vehicle" to articulate the excellence of PC faculty. [more]

Marketing students take assignment to heart

With one fund-raiser to go, students in the College's Sports Marketing class have raised more than $10,000 so far this semester through projects intended to benefit non-profit charities and organizations. The 25 students in the class were divided into groups and required to coordinate four sports-related events that would raise at least $2,000 each. They chose to organize a "Trick or Trot" road race/fun walk, a golf tournament, a basketball tournament, and a bowl-a-thon. [more]

Robert H. Walsh '39 Academic Fund established

Called a "visionary benefactor" by one College administrator, Robert H. Walsh '39 and '66Hon. has made another generous gift to his alma mater to inspire academic excellence. The Robert H. Walsh '39 Academic Fund will provide creatively designed "opportunity grants" to science faculty and science majors for academic enrichment outside the classroom. A PC chemistry major and a former leading executive with DuPont, Walsh previously endowed a scholarship fund for chemistry majors. [more]

Recent gifts to Shanley scholarship fund top $53,000

Alumni, faculty, staff, and friends of Providence College have contributed $53,325 to the Joseph & Elaine Shanley Scholarship Fund in acknowledgement of the inauguration of Rev. Brian J. Shanley, O.P. '80 as the institution's 12th president. Contributions continue to be received. Named in memory of Father Shanley's parents, the fund was established in 2002 and annually enables a deserving, financially needy student from either Rhode Island or Connecticut--preferably the child of immigrants--to receive a PC education. To contribute or to learn more about the fund, contact Lisette Clem in the Office of Institutional Advancement at lclem@providence.edu.

American Express added to giving options

The Office of Institutional Advancement at Providence College now accepts American Express credit cards for donations. This is an attractive option for giving at any time of the year and particularly for year-end giving. The College also accepts Visa and MasterCard credit cards. For more information, please contact the gift processing office at (401) 865-2405.

Year-end gifts can benefit the College and you

The Annual Fund provides resources to meet immediate needs of students and faculty. By contributing to the Annual Fund, you will provide support for financial aid, key opportunities for faculty, new and upgraded technology, continued maintenance of facilities, and more. This year, as a result of a temporary change in the law brought about by the Katrina Emergency Tax Relief Act 2005, some cash gifts to PC may be deductible up to 100% of your adjusted gross income. For more information, click here. To make your year-end gift, use the secure online form at www.givetopc.org or call (401) 865-2405.

Friars make headlines in NCAA action

The PC men's soccer team completed a Cinderella season this fall with a 7-4-9 record that included the Friars' first NCAA Tournament win in school history. Making only their second NCAA appearance ever, the Friars nipped Hofstra, 1-0, in overtime in a first-round game before losing to fourth-seeded North Carolina, 2-0. In addition to the men's soccer team, two PC student-athletes recorded All-America performances in the NCAA Division I Cross Country Championships. [more]

Division I suits Women's Rugby Club just fine

The College's Women's Rugby Club team found Division I play to its liking this fall. The Friars, who won the national Division II USA Rugby Championship last spring, defeated five of their six opponents in their first taste of Division I play this fall. Their only loss was by three points. "I feel we can compete at this level," stated Richard Ashfield, the team's fifth-year head coach. [more]

Did you know?

• Fidelity Investments, the international provider of financial services and investment resources, employs 170 Providence College graduates--more than any other higher-education institution in Rhode Island.
• Both the PC men's and women's hockey teams were in first place in the HOCKEY EAST standings through November 29. The men had a conference record of 6-2-1 (13 points), while the women were 5-1-1 (11 points).

[e•newsPC is produced by the Providence College Publications Center, Division of College Relations and Planning, on behalf of the Office of Institutional Advancement.]

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	The Providence College e•newsletter \| December 2005
Coming Events December 12, 2005 7:00 p.m. Messiah Sing, St. Dominic Chapel; sponsored by the Department of Music. January 8, 2006 10:00 a.m. New Haven Alumni Club Communion Brunch; Mass, followed by brunch, at St. Mary's Church, New Haven, Conn. January 20-22, 2006 Homecoming Weekend 2006; campus and Downtown Providence locations; sponsored by the Office of Institutional Advancement. For the weekend schedule, click here! More Alumni Events > Athletics Schedule > College Events > PC Resources Make a Gift Online > Alumni Online Community > Institutional Advancement > College Home Page > College News > Athletics Home Page >	Homecoming Weekend 2006: Let the fun begin! Homecoming Weekend 2006, to be held on January 20-22, features an enticing menu of activities both on campus and in Downtown Providence. The lineup includes wine-tasting, young alumni parties, sports events, faculty presentations, a pre-game reception, a homecoming brunch, Mass, and an ice-skating party. Why not plan on joining us for a winter weekend of camaraderie and cheer? [more] New Web pages spotlight teaching excellence A series of pages devoted to the teaching excellence, scholarly pursuits, and collaborative research projects of Providence College faculty debuted on PC's Web site in mid-November. Developed by the Division of College Relations and Planning, the section is called "Teaching that Transforms" and is highlighted by profiles of 41 faculty members. College President Rev. Brian J. Shanley, O.P. '80 praised the Web pages as a "strong vehicle" to articulate the excellence of PC faculty. [more] Marketing students take assignment to heart With one fund-raiser to go, students in the College's Sports Marketing class have raised more than $10,000 so far this semester through projects intended to benefit non-profit charities and organizations. The 25 students in the class were divided into groups and required to coordinate four sports-related events that would raise at least $2,000 each. They chose to organize a "Trick or Trot" road race/fun walk, a golf tournament, a basketball tournament, and a bowl-a-thon. [more] Robert H. Walsh '39 Academic Fund established Called a "visionary benefactor" by one College administrator, Robert H. Walsh '39 and '66Hon. has made another generous gift to his alma mater to inspire academic excellence. The Robert H. Walsh '39 Academic Fund will provide creatively designed "opportunity grants" to science faculty and science majors for academic enrichment outside the classroom. A PC chemistry major and a former leading executive with DuPont, Walsh previously endowed a scholarship fund for chemistry majors. [more] Recent gifts to Shanley scholarship fund top $53,000 Alumni, faculty, staff, and friends of Providence College have contributed $53,325 to the Joseph & Elaine Shanley Scholarship Fund in acknowledgement of the inauguration of Rev. Brian J. Shanley, O.P. '80 as the institution's 12th president. Contributions continue to be received. Named in memory of Father Shanley's parents, the fund was established in 2002 and annually enables a deserving, financially needy student from either Rhode Island or Connecticut--preferably the child of immigrants--to receive a PC education. To contribute or to learn more about the fund, contact Lisette Clem in the Office of Institutional Advancement at lclem@providence.edu. American Express added to giving options The Office of Institutional Advancement at Providence College now accepts American Express credit cards for donations. This is an attractive option for giving at any time of the year and particularly for year-end giving. The College also accepts Visa and MasterCard credit cards. For more information, please contact the gift processing office at (401) 865-2405. Year-end gifts can benefit the College and you The Annual Fund provides resources to meet immediate needs of students and faculty. By contributing to the Annual Fund, you will provide support for financial aid, key opportunities for faculty, new and upgraded technology, continued maintenance of facilities, and more. This year, as a result of a temporary change in the law brought about by the Katrina Emergency Tax Relief Act 2005, some cash gifts to PC may be deductible up to 100% of your adjusted gross income. For more information, click here. To make your year-end gift, use the secure online form at www.givetopc.org or call (401) 865-2405. Friars make headlines in NCAA action The PC men's soccer team completed a Cinderella season this fall with a 7-4-9 record that included the Friars' first NCAA Tournament win in school history. Making only their second NCAA appearance ever, the Friars nipped Hofstra, 1-0, in overtime in a first-round game before losing to fourth-seeded North Carolina, 2-0. In addition to the men's soccer team, two PC student-athletes recorded All-America performances in the NCAA Division I Cross Country Championships. [more] Division I suits Women's Rugby Club just fine The College's Women's Rugby Club team found Division I play to its liking this fall. The Friars, who won the national Division II USA Rugby Championship last spring, defeated five of their six opponents in their first taste of Division I play this fall. Their only loss was by three points. "I feel we can compete at this level," stated Richard Ashfield, the team's fifth-year head coach. [more] Did you know? • Fidelity Investments, the international provider of financial services and investment resources, employs 170 Providence College graduates--more than any other higher-education institution in Rhode Island. • Both the PC men's and women's hockey teams were in first place in the HOCKEY EAST standings through November 29. The men had a conference record of 6-2-1 (13 points), while the women were 5-1-1 (11 points). [e•newsPC is produced by the Providence College Publications Center, Division of College Relations and Planning, on behalf of the Office of Institutional Advancement.]

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