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The Providence College e•newsletter | September 2008

Coming Events

October 3, 2008
6:00 p.m.
14th Annual Liberal Arts Honors Convocation and Dinner, Slavin Center ’64 Hall, featuring Distinguished Alumnus address by Ellen McNulty ’97, founder and partner of Corra Consulting, Inc.; for more details and registration, click here.

October 4, 2008
Friars Club 80th Anniversary Celebration: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., hospitality room in Concannon Fitness Center; 4:30 p.m., Mass in St. Dominic Chapel; 6:30 p.m., gala at Westin Providence; for more details and registration, click here.

October 15, 2008
7:30 - 9:00 a.m.
5th Annual Breakfast Roundtable, sponsored by the Greater Boston Alumni Club, at Boston Private Bank & Trust, Ten Post Office Square, Boston, Mass.; for more details and registration, click here.

Save the Date*
October 14, 2008
7:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Sports Night
Connecticut

October 15, 2008
Time TBA
Sports Night
New York City

* Join Athletic Director Bob Driscoll, Men’s Basketball Head Coach Keno Davis, and others in kicking off another exciting year in Friartown. Details and registration to be posted soon on the Alumni Web site.

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Incoming freshmen, faculty merit superior ratings

As the new academic year unfolds, the 985 members of the Class of 2012 bring an average 3.47 GPA with them, and the College is welcoming 35 new, full-time faculty members. Twenty-six of the faculty are tenure-track. [more]

Leadership giving society renamed

Providence College’s leadership giving society is now known as the St. Dominic Society, in an effort to better reflect the mission of PC. Formerly known as the President's Circle, the society has more than 2,000 members and helps fund the most compelling institutional priorities. [more]

College celebrates $80-million “Dunk” project

PC administrators, student-athletes, and staff participated in a two-day celebration of the newly renovated Dunkin’ Donuts Center, the home of Friars’ men’s basketball. A dedication ceremony and an open house acknowledged the $80-million renovation, which features 20 luxury suites, new seating throughout the arena, a new video scoreboard, new food court towers, and other enhancements. [more]

Square to be named for late Rev. John F. Cunningham, O.P. '50

The College community will join City of Providence government leaders in dedicating the intersection at the main entrance of campus in memory of Rev. John F. Cunningham, O.P. ’50. “Cunningham Square,” named for the priest who led PC as its 10th president from 1985-94, will be dedicated on Wednesday, September 24, at 3:30 p.m. Alumni are cordially invited. [more]

“Alumni Lane” among extensive campus improvements

Class of 2006 members realized a dream this summer with the construction of a brick walkway from Phillips Memorial Library to the courtyard of St. Dominic Chapel. The walkway, which has been named “Alumni Lane,” was one of more than a dozen infrastructure improvement projects undertaken on campus. [more]

Support for PC through federal CFC encouraged

If you are a graduate or friend of the College who is a federal employee, the Office of Institutional Advancement encourages you to give to PC through the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) for 2008. The College recently joined the Rhode Island and Southeastern Massachusetts CFC for 2008. [more]

Department eyes integrating additional Jewish theology

Dr. Arthur P. Urbano, Jr., assistant professor of theology, and the Department of Theology are exploring integrating more Jewish theology into the department’s curriculum. An ad-hoc committee has been formed, and Urbano requests that alumni with ideas and thoughts contact him. [more]

Professor seeks alumni help in leadership seminar

Dr. Matthew Eriksen, associate professor of management, is looking for alumni who would be willing to be interviewed about leadership by students in his Leadership Development seminar. As part of their “Personal Leadership Conundrum” assignment, students must interview at least two leaders who have experienced or can offer insight into their dilemmas. Based on his past experience, Eriksen has found the interviews to be a great learning experience for alumni and students. Interested alumni can contact him at meriksen@providence.edu or at (401) 865-2069.

Friars’ men’s hoop schedule includes 17 home games

The Friars’ men’s basketball team will tip off the 2008-09 season with a home game on Saturday, November 15, against Northeastern. The Friars’ 30-game schedule features 18 BIG EAST Conference games and 17 home contests, including matchups with intrastate rivals Rhode Island, Brown, and Bryant. [more]

Soccer teams charge out of the gate

The nationally ranked men’s soccer team (3-1-3) and the women’s soccer team (5-2-0) lead a solid early showing by PC fall athletics teams. The field hockey team boasts a 5-3-0 record and both the women’s and men’s cross country teams are off to strong starts. For the latest in Friars sports, go to www.friars.com.

Did you know?

• Rhode Island’s college students—including those at PC—rank fourth nationally among states’ college students in volunteering in the community. Last academic year, more than 3,500 PC students devoted nearly 44,000 hours of community service to a wide array of schools, churches, agencies, and more in Greater Providence.
• Former PC cross country and track standout Charlie Breagy ’84 was the race director and one of the founders of the nationally prominent CVS Caremark Downtown 5K road race, which was run in Providence on Sunday, September 21. The other founders are all former Friar runners: Mick O'Shea '77, John Treacy '78, and Richard O'Flynn '85.

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

Changing e-mail addresses? Send changes to alumni2@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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	The Providence College e•newsletter \| September 2008
Coming Events October 3, 2008 6:00 p.m. 14th Annual Liberal Arts Honors Convocation and Dinner, Slavin Center ’64 Hall, featuring Distinguished Alumnus address by Ellen McNulty ’97, founder and partner of Corra Consulting, Inc.; for more details and registration, click here. October 4, 2008 Friars Club 80th Anniversary Celebration: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., hospitality room in Concannon Fitness Center; 4:30 p.m., Mass in St. Dominic Chapel; 6:30 p.m., gala at Westin Providence; for more details and registration, click here. October 15, 2008 7:30 - 9:00 a.m. 5th Annual Breakfast Roundtable, sponsored by the Greater Boston Alumni Club, at Boston Private Bank & Trust, Ten Post Office Square, Boston, Mass.; for more details and registration, click here. Save the Date* October 14, 2008 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Sports Night Connecticut October 15, 2008 Time TBA Sports Night New York City * Join Athletic Director Bob Driscoll, Men’s Basketball Head Coach Keno Davis, and others in kicking off another exciting year in Friartown. Details and registration to be posted soon on the Alumni Web site. keeping the promise Providence College Fund 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!	Incoming freshmen, faculty merit superior ratings As the new academic year unfolds, the 985 members of the Class of 2012 bring an average 3.47 GPA with them, and the College is welcoming 35 new, full-time faculty members. Twenty-six of the faculty are tenure-track. [more] Leadership giving society renamed Providence College’s leadership giving society is now known as the St. Dominic Society, in an effort to better reflect the mission of PC. Formerly known as the President's Circle, the society has more than 2,000 members and helps fund the most compelling institutional priorities. [more] College celebrates $80-million “Dunk” project PC administrators, student-athletes, and staff participated in a two-day celebration of the newly renovated Dunkin’ Donuts Center, the home of Friars’ men’s basketball. A dedication ceremony and an open house acknowledged the $80-million renovation, which features 20 luxury suites, new seating throughout the arena, a new video scoreboard, new food court towers, and other enhancements. [more] Square to be named for late Rev. John F. Cunningham, O.P. '50 The College community will join City of Providence government leaders in dedicating the intersection at the main entrance of campus in memory of Rev. John F. Cunningham, O.P. ’50. “Cunningham Square,” named for the priest who led PC as its 10th president from 1985-94, will be dedicated on Wednesday, September 24, at 3:30 p.m. Alumni are cordially invited. [more] “Alumni Lane” among extensive campus improvements Class of 2006 members realized a dream this summer with the construction of a brick walkway from Phillips Memorial Library to the courtyard of St. Dominic Chapel. The walkway, which has been named “Alumni Lane,” was one of more than a dozen infrastructure improvement projects undertaken on campus. [more] Support for PC through federal CFC encouraged If you are a graduate or friend of the College who is a federal employee, the Office of Institutional Advancement encourages you to give to PC through the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) for 2008. The College recently joined the Rhode Island and Southeastern Massachusetts CFC for 2008. [more] Department eyes integrating additional Jewish theology Dr. Arthur P. Urbano, Jr., assistant professor of theology, and the Department of Theology are exploring integrating more Jewish theology into the department’s curriculum. An ad-hoc committee has been formed, and Urbano requests that alumni with ideas and thoughts contact him. [more] Professor seeks alumni help in leadership seminar Dr. Matthew Eriksen, associate professor of management, is looking for alumni who would be willing to be interviewed about leadership by students in his Leadership Development seminar. As part of their “Personal Leadership Conundrum” assignment, students must interview at least two leaders who have experienced or can offer insight into their dilemmas. Based on his past experience, Eriksen has found the interviews to be a great learning experience for alumni and students. Interested alumni can contact him at meriksen@providence.edu or at (401) 865-2069. Friars’ men’s hoop schedule includes 17 home games The Friars’ men’s basketball team will tip off the 2008-09 season with a home game on Saturday, November 15, against Northeastern. The Friars’ 30-game schedule features 18 BIG EAST Conference games and 17 home contests, including matchups with intrastate rivals Rhode Island, Brown, and Bryant. [more] Soccer teams charge out of the gate The nationally ranked men’s soccer team (3-1-3) and the women’s soccer team (5-2-0) lead a solid early showing by PC fall athletics teams. The field hockey team boasts a 5-3-0 record and both the women’s and men’s cross country teams are off to strong starts. For the latest in Friars sports, go to www.friars.com. Did you know? • Rhode Island’s college students—including those at PC—rank fourth nationally among states’ college students in volunteering in the community. Last academic year, more than 3,500 PC students devoted nearly 44,000 hours of community service to a wide array of schools, churches, agencies, and more in Greater Providence. • Former PC cross country and track standout Charlie Breagy ’84 was the race director and one of the founders of the nationally prominent CVS Caremark Downtown 5K road race, which was run in Providence on Sunday, September 21. The other founders are all former Friar runners: Mick O'Shea '77, John Treacy '78, and Richard O'Flynn '85. Network. Find classmates. Get involved. http://www.alumniconnections.com/providence Changing e-mail addresses? Send changes to alumni2@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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