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October 2007 Vol. 14, No.2 CSJ Students Help with “Extreme Makeover” ABC’s Extreme Makeover: Home Edition arrived in Athens, VT, on Wednesday, Sept. 5, when it was announced that Sara and Louis Vitale, and their two sons would be receiving a new home. The McKernon Group of Brandon, VT, had been selected to build the house for the Vitale family by the Emmy winning television show. The Vitale family was selected to receive a new home from the television show because of the financial and emotional hardships faced by the family since their son, Louie Jr., was born two years ago with arthrogryposis, skeletal dysplasia and club feet. CSJ was contacted by the crew of ABC’s Extreme Makeover: Home Edition asking for volunteers to help move items out of the family’s home on Thursday, Sept. 6. A little-known aspect of the popular television show provides that all of the family’s personal items are packed up by volunteers, removed from the home, and put into long-term storage. Students and staff took over the responsibility for emptying the house prior to the work getting underway. Nineteen CSJ students and six staff members volunteered their time and services by helping to pack up the belongings of the Vitale family. In less than three hours, most of the house was completely packed and stored in moving trucks. President, Frank G. Miglorie, noted the appropriateness of the project for the college’s students, saying, “We are firmly committed to projects such as helping to provide a home for a deserving family. ‘Service to the community’ is a part of the mission of the college and participating in ABC’s Extreme Makeover: Home Edition was another way to put our mission into action.” CSJ students and staff members gather in front The personal experience for the students and staff members of the Vitale home with members of ABC’s Extreme who helped give their time to such a Makeover: Home Edition production crew after worthy cause can only be described volunteering their services on Sept. 6. by those who experienced it first hand. CSJ students, Sarah Palhete of “After arriving at the scene I Naugatuck, CT, Danielle Cave of Roxbury, couldn’t believe all of the people that VT, and Stephanie Greeno of Sudbury, VT, surrounded this family’s property with only had the opportunity to reflect on their one intention; to help create a better life for experience. a very giving family. There were strangers “There aren’t enough words to all around that we have never met in our express how grateful I was to be given the lives before all acting like one another’s opportunity to help a family in critical need. best friends having one thing in common I was overwhelmed with a mix of feelings. to be helpful and to make a difference,” Mainly, I felt honored for the opportunity, Greeno said. “There were so many times amazed at the ability for a community to come that you would just have to step back in together to help a family, and a feeling of amazement. To be a part of such an completeness knowing that this family had experience is a memory that will always last a new opportunity to start over in life,” in my heart. I am so grateful to have had Palhete said. the opportunity to give my love and “Everyone learns and grows from support to a family that would give different experiences. To be a part of the everything they had to help someone else Extreme Makeover: Home Edition project in even if it wasn’t much at all.” Athens, Vermont, was a defining experience The students and staff members for me. I felt that I was making a difference were invited back to the grand finale on not only for the family that was in need, but Wednesday, Sept. 12, to welcome home the that I was making a difference in my own Vitale family and to be a part of the taping. life,” Cave said. “Helping this family is the The show will be aired on ABC in late greatest feeling and experience in the world. November or early December. This was an You know deep down inside your heart that opportunity of a lifetime for the members you’re helping this family who desperately of the college community to put the concept needs it, that you are going to put a smile on of “service learning” into action and a a family’s face, and that you made them chance to help make a difference for a local happy.” family in need. CSJ students, Lewis Watkins and Stephanie Greeno pack up the belongings of the Vitale family. Coaches' Corner 90 minutes of soccer and doing a great job. Chad Wilson, Brian Lashway, Jacob Schultz, and Mike Riel are doing a great job on defense. The mid-fielders, Troy Lemay, Nick Loomis, Ryan Kimball, and Ian Zajac are working hard to help out on the defense and scoring on the offense. Forwards, Kandy Desrosiers, Ronnie Holcomb, and Travis LaFlam are working hard trying to score and help on defense when possible. Overall the team is giving their all and working together. "I can see us improving with every game," Coach Tim Gallipo said. Athletic News CSJ Men's Soccer Player Kandy Desrosiers. CSJ Women's Soccer Player Stephanie Greeno. Women’s Soccer The CSJ women’s soccer team is currently 3-5 overall and 1-3 in conference play. After a 2-0 start the women ran into some tough competition with losses to NAC powerhouse Johnson State and Sunrise Conference newcomer SUNY Canton. The women are recovering from injuries that have depleted their squad and are hoping to go into the second half of the season with a healthy roster. The 12-4 win against Fisher College on Sept. 22 had 8 different "Fighting Saints" scoring. Lory Lansburg had a breakout day gathering one goal and three assists. Senior Julia Kyembe found the back of the net three times for her first collegiate hat trick. Captain Sarah Palhete and junior mid-fielder Marley Parsons had two goals apiece with single tallies from Alison Austin, Irene Tompkins, Alex DiFabio and Stephanie Greeno. Sophomore Linda Clements was recently named a Captain for the team and is hoping to see some action soon as she recovers from a recurring knee injury. The women’s team has planned some events for Alumni/Family weekend on Oct. 13. They will be running a soccer clinic for area youth from 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. After their game and the men’s soccer game they will be hosting the first CSJ “Lose the Shoes” barefoot soccer tournament to benefit Grassroot Soccer, an HIV/AIDS awareness program in Africa. Teams will consist of 3 vs. 3 teams picked randomly to play small sided 15 minute games. There will be food, prizes, music and other activities. Everyone is encouraged to participate in this great cause. The women’s team is excited about the wonderful support on campus and is looking forward to their chances to advance to the playoffs with a strong second half showing in conference play. Please join us at our games and please inquire about our Alumni/Family Weekend activities to help us support some great causes. Men’s Soccer The men’s soccer team is now 7 games into the season and they have a record of 1-5-1. The team had a tough time putting the ball into the net during the VTC game since they scored 3 goals and tied VTC 3-3. During the game, Troy Lemay scored the first goal with the assist coming from Ryan Kimball. Then, Ryan Kimball scored with an assist from Kandy Desrosiers and the final goal was scored by Kandy Desrosiers unassisted. Following the VTC tie, the men's soccer team played Word of Life, with Nick Loomis scoring the only goal in a 3 - 1 loss, with Troy Lemay assisting on the goal. The team then went to Fisher college in Boston and had a great offensive game, scoring six goals in a 6 - 2 win. Troy Lemay had a hat trick in the game, Nick Loomis had two goals and Ryan Kimball had one. Chad Wilson had two assists. We lost Ian Zajac in the Fisher game to a possible broken ankle. We lost Jason Stone at the SUNY Canton game to a knee injury so we asked Ed Fanning to step up and play goal. He has done a fantastic job for us in the net, and he has had several great stops. The men's team is showing extreme dedication, with most of the players playing The CSJ bus has been detailed, and it looks great! We will certainly be noticed as our teams travel to and from games. Athletic Director Mark Benetatos is pleased that the bus has been used for events such as the trip to Athens, VT to take part in the Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, and for Coach Graffam’s bowling class, and fall baseball practices. It has been a wonderful addition for our student services New CSJ Van. program. The fall soccer teams are halfway through their respective seasons, and basketball practices are just around the corner. On Oct. 18, at 6 p.m., our men’s team will practice against Bridgton Academy from Bridgton, ME. You are invited to watch, as Coach Graffam will work his squad out against one of the top prep basketball teams in the nation. For the past three years, Bridgton Academy has won the Class “A” NEPSAC Championship, and most of their players will go on to play at Division I NCAA programs. The athletic web pages are being updated. Team and individual photos for both the men’s and women’s soccer and basketball teams will be included on the website. The update will also include baseball and softball. Banners for our women’s 20062007 basketball and softball championship teams are here, and should be up before Alumni/Family weekend, along with a Sunrise Conference banner. Finally, NAIA floor logos have been ordered and should be in place by the time the first basketball games arrive. 2 October 2007 Newsnotes Psychology and Human Services News A reception was held in September for Dr. Michael Reed, who received his Ph.D. over the summer. From left includes, Professor Jennifer Manner, President Frank Miglorie, Dr. Michael Reed, Dr. John Bill, Sandy Reed, and Dr. Craig Knapp. Sigma Tau Delta The Division of Psychology and Human Services has had a busy and exciting last few months. Over the summer Professor Michael Reed received his Ph.D., and on Sept. 19, a reception was held in his honor to celebrate this accomplishment. Dr. Reed was touched by the number of attendees and the overwhelming amount of positive CSJ spirit and support displayed by those who attended the reception. • During last spring and the earlier portion of summer, Division Faculty spent many hours, developing and staffing the new Alcohol & Substance Abuse programs that were initiated this fall; they have been well received in the undergraduate program, in the certificate program, and in the graduate program. • One of our freshman work-study students, Heather LaPlante, participated in the Extreme Makeover: Home Edition project, and reflected on her experience. “CSJ students were called upon to volunteer their time and move all the stuff out of the house. Anyone who watches the show knows that they help people who have disabilities or diseases. I did this because I wanted to help. It was a joy and a wonderful experience, I’m glad I was able to participate in it. It made me feel like a better person.” • We are currently busy making plans for our annual Halloween party, a campus wide peace rally in November, and are planning community service activities as well for the coming year. • Dr. Reed and Dr. Craig Knapp attended a board meeting for the New England Organization of Human Service Education (NEOSHE) in Massachusetts on Sept. 21. Professor Jennifer Manner attended an Ethics Conference for Substance Abuse counselors in Montpelier, sponsored by the Vermont Certification Board for Alcohol and Drug Counselors. Faculty from the Division will be attending a conference co-sponsored by the State Department of Education and the Vermont Council of Teacher Educators. Dr. Knapp will be presenting, as part of a panel, on reflective and integrative learning using the new initial licensure portfolio process. • Any students in the Division who are planning a spring field experience placement should be sure to contact Dr. Knapp by Oct. 10. • Congratulations to Zana Istrefi and Francis Zajac on their wedding. Congratulations to Elizabeth Demarais on receiving the Freshman of the Year award. We’re proud of you Liz! Michelle Maynard and Kristel (Cohun) Coen were inducted into Sigma Tau Delta, the International English Honor Society on September 6, in the conference room of St. Joseph Hall. Professor Sandra Coyle, advisor, and Professor Connie Smith, secretary/treasurer, conducted the ceremony. The new inductees received certificates, pins, and flowers. Michelle is the president of Alpha Zeta Omicron, the CSJ chapter of Sigma Tau Delta for the 2007-2008 academic year. CHECK IT OUT! Special Library Hours Saturday, October 13: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, October 20: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Librarian’s Helpful Hints: Did you know? User ID’s and Passwords for our electronic databases can be found on the CSJ Extranet under Library. You can also find helpful Library Tutorials on how to search for books in our library using our Online Catalog, and find journal articles using our Electronic Databases. Included are APA, Chicago, and MLA style guides to assist you in writing your research papers. Opposing Viewpoints Resource Center is included in our VOL (Gale Databases). Opposing Viewpoints Resource Center is a one-stop source for information on today’s hottest social issues. Drawing on the acclaimed series published by Greenhaven Press and other Thomson Gale imprints, OVRC features viewpoint articles, topic overviews, fulltext magazine and newspaper articles, primary source documents, statistics, images and podcasts, and links to websites. Extending the Spirit As the leaves turn to red and yellow, and each day grows shorter, this is an ideal time to develop stronger ties to all of the members of our college community. October is one of the busiest months of the fall semester. It is filled with a variety of activities for everyone from new students to alumni. During the weekend of Oct. 13, we will welcome all of your families and our alumni back to campus to participate in Alumni/Family Weekend. This special weekend will include home games by both the men’s and women’s soccer teams, a barbecue lunch, alumni soccer and basketball games, President’s Cheese and Wine Reception, and the Athletic Hall of Fame induction. All of these events will provide you with an opportunity to meet new friends and become more aware of what it means to be a part of the CSJ family. In closing, I encourage you to participate in the unique opportunities around campus to create a more meaningful relationship for you with the CSJ family. Show your pride in CSJ ... celebrate what we are today and what we can be tomorrow. Dr. Frank G. Miglorie, President New Bookstore Hours The CSJ bookstore has expanded its hours. It will now be open from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. as well as 6-7:30 p.m. Bookstore Manager Laurie Serrani hopes this will accommodate the needs of the entire CSJ community. There are plenty of sweatshirts and long sleeve t-shirts to select from and purchase. Books can no longer be accepted for return, but there will be a buyback at the end of the semester. As always, the bookstore welcomes your suggestions and comments. October 2007 Newsnotes 3 October 2007 Events Calendar Fri., 10/5 to 10/8 Columbus Day Weekend - No Classes Sat., 10/6 at 11 a.m. Women's Soccer vs. UMFK Sat., 10/6 at 1 p.m. Men's Soccer vs. UMFK Sun., 10/7 at 12 p.m. Women's Soccer vs. UMM Sun., 10/7 at 2 p.m. Men's Soccer vs. UMM Sat., 10/13 Alumni/Family Weekend Sat., 10/13 at 1 p.m. Women's Soccer vs. SUNY-Canton Sat., 10/13 at 3 p.m. Men's Soccer vs. SUNY-Canton Sun., 10/14 at 12 p.m. Women's Soccer vs. Paul Smith's College Sun., 10/14 at 2 p.m. Men's Soccer vs. Paul Smith's College Tues., 10/16, 11a.m.-4 p.m. Alcohol Awareness Screening Wed., 10/17 at 9:30 p.m. Alcohol Awareness Movie Night Sat., 10/20, 12-3:30 p.m. Fall Open House and Awards Ceremony Tues., 10/23 at 4 p.m. Men's Soccer vs. Vermont Tech. Sun., 10/28 at 1 p.m. Apple Picking Wed., 10/31 at 6:30 p.m. Rutland Halloween Parade Home Home Home Home CSJ Campus Home Home Home Home Tuttle Hall Tuttle Hall CSJ Campus Home Rutland Open Invitation to CSJ Students I would like to extend an open invitation to all CSJ full and part-time students to individually meet with me to get acquainted, share information and strategies for success, and discuss any non-grievance related matter. Please feel free to schedule some time with me by phone at 802-776-5214 or email lrecord@csj.edu in the near future. I would welcome the opportunity to get to know each other better and provide whatever counsel or assistance I can to further your academic and professional growth. Dr. Luis Garcia Vice President of Academic Affairs Annual Fall VAAS Conference a Success The annual fall conference of the Vermont Academy of Arts and Sciences was held at CSJ on Saturday, Sept. 22. This year’s theme was “Evidence: Its Problems and Challenges.” Professor Sandra Coyle, chair of the conference, introduced the three presenters during the morning session. Mr. Charles Piotrowski, Corporate Records Manager of the Central Vermont Public Service Corporation, professional archivist, and vice president of the Rutland Historical Society addressed the issue of evidence: today and tomorrow. He discussed the role of archivists in deciding what is to be preserved and discarded from our national history. The second speaker, Mr. Thomas Carpenter, Senior Internal Revenue Agent, Excise Tax Specialist of the U. S. Internal Revenue Service, and treasurer of the Rutland Historical Society spoke about evidence in the business world and ways in which he found evidence by matching the bank deposits of business owners with their testimony. The last speaker was Mr. James Davidson, a retired teacher, historian, and college registrar, and currently a volunteer curator of the Rutland Historical Society, who presented “The Great Horse Race from Galveston, Texas, to Rutland, Vermont: A Case Study in Evidence.” After reading a fascinating account about the race, he stated that it was a fictionalized tale by Frank Hopkins. Finding evidence is crucial in determining the authenticity of material. Three people outstanding in their fields in the arts or sciences were inducted into the Vermont Academy of Arts and Sciences as Fellows: James S. Davidson, Richard M. Ketchum, and Katherine Paterson. James S. Davidson was elected for his dedication to history, particularly Vermont and Rutland history, and because CSJ students Martha Nolan and Heather Spaulding helped to register and greet people who attended the VAAS conference in September. he brought this dedication to the service of the community in many creative ways. Richard M. Ketchum of Dorset and Shelburne has written 15 books including the American Revolutionary War trilogy. Katherine Paterson is an award-winning American author who is considered among the most accomplished of contemporary writers for the young. Attention Callers: We Need Your Help ... The CSJ Phonathon will be held from 6:30-8:30 p.m. on November 7, 8, 11, 12, and 13 in the St. Joseph Hall conference room. You can volunteer for one night or five nights. Last year the college raised $15,000 during the Phonathon. All proceeds go towards student scholarships. The Alumni Relations office is asking for the college community to volunteer their services to help with this very important event. There will be two training sessions prior to the calling and you MUST attend ONE session to participate. The first session will be on Tuesday, Nov. 6 at 2 p.m. and the second session will be on Wednesday, Nov. 7 at 10 a.m. in the St. Joseph Hall conference room on the second floor. The Phonathon Challenge will be held again this year in which any class or campus organization can win $100 for their group by raising the most money in pledges during the calling. It’s a “first come” sign up that determines who gets to call each night. For more information contact Deborah Doenges at ext. 3257 or Angela DeBlasio at ext. 3264 in the development office, or by email at ddoenges@csj.edu if you would like to participate in the upcoming Phonathon. The next edition of Newsnotes will be published November 1st. Newsnotes is published monthly throughout the academic year for students, faculty and friends of the College of St. Joseph.