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The Providence College e•newsletter | January 2008

January 19, 2008
7:00 - 9:00 p.m.

Atlanta Area Reception with PC President Rev. Brian J. Shanley, O.P., Druid Hills Golf Club, 740 Clifton Road NE, Atlanta, Ga.*

January 20, 2008
7:00 to 9:00 p.m.

Southeast Coast Florida Area Reception with PC President Rev. Brian J. Shanley, O.P., Jupiter Hills Club, 11800 S.E. Hills Club Terrace, Tequesta, Fla.*

January 23, 2008
6:00 to 8:00 p.m.

Southeast Coast Florida Area Reception with PC President Rev. Brian J. Shanley, O.P., Royal Palm Yacht & Country Club, 2425 Maya Palm Drive West, Boca Raton, Fla.*

(* Alumni, parents, and friends welcome. RSVP by January 14 to the Office of Institutional Advancement at (401) 865-2416.)

St. Thomas Aquinas Lecture on “New Planets, Extraterrestrials, and Thomas Aquinas’ Theology,” by Rev. Thomas F. O’Meara, O.P., Ph.D., S.T.M., William K. Warren professor emeritus at the University of Notre Dame. Location: Aquinas Lounge.

SAVE THE DATES
Homecoming 2008
February 15-17, 2008

Reunion Weekend 2008
May 30 - June 1, 2008

Father Shanley pleased with accreditation report

Expressing satisfaction, College President Rev. Brian J. Shanley, O.P. ’80 recently released the 33-page report from the accreditation team that evaluated PC in October. The team representing the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Inc. (NEASC) sent its confidential recommendation on accreditation to NEASC’s Commission on Institutions of Higher Education in December. The College expects a final decision later in the spring semester. To access the report, click here.

Surge of generosity boosts Father Smith scholarship fund

An outpouring of donations following the death of former College President Rev. Philip A. Smith, O.P. ’63 has brought the scholarship fund named in his honor to more than $33,700. The fund will assist first-generation college students and other undergraduates. [more]

Join us for Homecoming Weekend 2008 on February 15-17

With four Friars’ home sporting events, tours of the stunning new Concannon Fitness Center, and 14 inductions into the PC Athletic Hall of Fame, Homecoming Weekend 2008 (February 15-17) promises to be a memorable time. For more on Homecoming, including hotel information with special rates, click here.

PC Athletic Hall of Fame induction tickets on sale

Tickets are still available for the 2008 Providence College Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Reception on Saturday, February 16, at 6:00 p.m. at the Hilton Providence hotel. Fourteen former Friar athletes and coaches will be inducted. The dinner program will include special recognition of seven PC alumnae who were members of the 1998 gold medal-winning U.S. Women’s Olympic Ice Hockey Team. For more, including ticket information, click here.

Reunion-year celebrants asked to support alma mater

The Office of Institutional Advancement is encouraging alumni in class years ending in 3 and 8 to participate in a reunion-giving program. Those classes will be celebrating their reunions at Reunion Weekend 2008 on May 30 to June 1. The focal points of reunion-giving programs this year are the new Concannon Fitness Center and scholarships. [more]

PSAs featuring alumni airing during Friar telecasts

Four PC alumni who are prominent in the world of sports have taped a series of public service announcements (PSAs) that will air this winter on local and regional telecasts involving Friar athletic teams. The four—Doris Burke ’87 & ’92G (right), Richard Gotham ’86, Joe Hassett ’77, and Sean McAdam ’81—are featured in 30-second video spots that are intended to further position PC’s distinctive brand of higher education in the minds of television sports audiences. [more]

Ex-hockey great Cammi Granato ’93 nets three honors

Four-time ECAC women’s ice hockey all-star Cammi Granato ’93, who will be inducted into PC’s Athletic Hall of Fame next month, recently received two more honors. In December, Granato became the first woman named for induction into the International Ice Hockey Federation Hall of Fame. A month earlier, she was presented with a 2007 Lester Patrick Award by the NHL and USA Hockey “in recognition of outstanding service to hockey in the United States.” [more]

Friars boast impressive records on the court

PC’s women’s basketball team, with a 10-4 overall record, has recorded a double-digit victory total for the second year in a row, while the men’s basketball team stands at a solid 9-5. For the latest in Friar winter athletics action, including hockey, track, and swimming and diving results, visit www.friars.com.

• A total of 472 students volunteered 4,928 hours at 36 sites during the Fall 2007 semester through the College’s Campus Ministry, which is overseen by the Office of the Chaplain/Campus Ministry.
• Fifteen Multicultural Scholarship Program students, accompanied by Dr. Edward Twyman, dean of the Balfour Center for Multicultural Affairs, are currently on a 10-day trip (January 6-16) to Costa Rica, taking part in an International Educational Exploration Experience sponsored by the Balfour Center.

Network. Find classmates. Get involved. www.alumniconnections.com/providence/

Changing e-mail addresses? Send changes to alumni@providence.edu.

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

© Providence College 2008


	The Providence College e•newsletter \| January 2008
Coming Events January 19, 2008 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Atlanta Area Reception with PC President Rev. Brian J. Shanley, O.P., Druid Hills Golf Club, 740 Clifton Road NE, Atlanta, Ga.* January 20, 2008 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Southeast Coast Florida Area Reception with PC President Rev. Brian J. Shanley, O.P., Jupiter Hills Club, 11800 S.E. Hills Club Terrace, Tequesta, Fla.* January 23, 2008 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Southeast Coast Florida Area Reception with PC President Rev. Brian J. Shanley, O.P., Royal Palm Yacht & Country Club, 2425 Maya Palm Drive West, Boca Raton, Fla.* (* Alumni, parents, and friends welcome. RSVP by January 14 to the Office of Institutional Advancement at (401) 865-2416.) January 31, 2008 3:30 - 5:00 p.m. St. Thomas Aquinas Lecture on “New Planets, Extraterrestrials, and Thomas Aquinas’ Theology,” by Rev. Thomas F. O’Meara, O.P., Ph.D., S.T.M., William K. Warren professor emeritus at the University of Notre Dame. Location: Aquinas Lounge. keeping the promise Providence College Fund SAVE THE DATES Homecoming 2008 February 15-17, 2008 Reunion Weekend 2008 May 30 - June 1, 2008 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 > Register or update your profile at the PC Alumni Online Community! Visit past issues of e-newsPC here!	Father Shanley pleased with accreditation report Expressing satisfaction, College President Rev. Brian J. Shanley, O.P. ’80 recently released the 33-page report from the accreditation team that evaluated PC in October. The team representing the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Inc. (NEASC) sent its confidential recommendation on accreditation to NEASC’s Commission on Institutions of Higher Education in December. The College expects a final decision later in the spring semester. To access the report, click here. Surge of generosity boosts Father Smith scholarship fund An outpouring of donations following the death of former College President Rev. Philip A. Smith, O.P. ’63 has brought the scholarship fund named in his honor to more than $33,700. The fund will assist first-generation college students and other undergraduates. [more] Join us for Homecoming Weekend 2008 on February 15-17 With four Friars’ home sporting events, tours of the stunning new Concannon Fitness Center, and 14 inductions into the PC Athletic Hall of Fame, Homecoming Weekend 2008 (February 15-17) promises to be a memorable time. For more on Homecoming, including hotel information with special rates, click here. PC Athletic Hall of Fame induction tickets on sale Tickets are still available for the 2008 Providence College Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Reception on Saturday, February 16, at 6:00 p.m. at the Hilton Providence hotel. Fourteen former Friar athletes and coaches will be inducted. The dinner program will include special recognition of seven PC alumnae who were members of the 1998 gold medal-winning U.S. Women’s Olympic Ice Hockey Team. For more, including ticket information, click here. Reunion-year celebrants asked to support alma mater The Office of Institutional Advancement is encouraging alumni in class years ending in 3 and 8 to participate in a reunion-giving program. Those classes will be celebrating their reunions at Reunion Weekend 2008 on May 30 to June 1. The focal points of reunion-giving programs this year are the new Concannon Fitness Center and scholarships. [more] PSAs featuring alumni airing during Friar telecasts Four PC alumni who are prominent in the world of sports have taped a series of public service announcements (PSAs) that will air this winter on local and regional telecasts involving Friar athletic teams. The four—Doris Burke ’87 & ’92G (right), Richard Gotham ’86, Joe Hassett ’77, and Sean McAdam ’81—are featured in 30-second video spots that are intended to further position PC’s distinctive brand of higher education in the minds of television sports audiences. [more] Ex-hockey great Cammi Granato ’93 nets three honors Four-time ECAC women’s ice hockey all-star Cammi Granato ’93, who will be inducted into PC’s Athletic Hall of Fame next month, recently received two more honors. In December, Granato became the first woman named for induction into the International Ice Hockey Federation Hall of Fame. A month earlier, she was presented with a 2007 Lester Patrick Award by the NHL and USA Hockey “in recognition of outstanding service to hockey in the United States.” [more] Friars boast impressive records on the court PC’s women’s basketball team, with a 10-4 overall record, has recorded a double-digit victory total for the second year in a row, while the men’s basketball team stands at a solid 9-5. For the latest in Friar winter athletics action, including hockey, track, and swimming and diving results, visit www.friars.com. Did you know? • A total of 472 students volunteered 4,928 hours at 36 sites during the Fall 2007 semester through the College’s Campus Ministry, which is overseen by the Office of the Chaplain/Campus Ministry. • Fifteen Multicultural Scholarship Program students, accompanied by Dr. Edward Twyman, dean of the Balfour Center for Multicultural Affairs, are currently on a 10-day trip (January 6-16) to Costa Rica, taking part in an International Educational Exploration Experience sponsored by the Balfour Center. Network. Find classmates. Get involved. www.alumniconnections.com/providence/ Changing e-mail addresses? Send changes to alumni@providence.edu. [e-newsPC is produced by the Providence College Publications Center, Division of College Relations and Planning, on behalf of the Office of Institutional Advancement.] © Providence College 2008

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