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Sacred Heart University

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Spectrum, Volume 19, Number 10, Sacred Heart University Dec 2001

Spectrum, Volume 19, Number 10, Sacred Heart University

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Highlights include: Committee forms to cope with September 11 tragedy, convened by Jody Bortone, Director of the Occupational Therapy Program and Chairperson of the 11 Day Tribute Committee --Special Academic Convocation to honor Cardinal Walter Kasper --A history of Hanukkah --Focus on junior Lauren "Laurie" Honan, who is "Doing it for SHU" (photo) --Vinny from FLIK --Are you ready for the MSX (Media Studies Exhibition)? --Records fall in highest scoring men's basketball game in NEC history , SHU beating Fairleigh Dickinson 133-130 (photo of senior Tim Welch) --Women's ice hockey shows heart in deafeat by number one ranked Middlebury --SHU …

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Spectrum, Volume 19, Number 9, Sacred Heart University Nov 2001

Spectrum, Volume 19, Number 9, Sacred Heart University

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Highlights include: International Club sponsored a fashion benefit in order to raise money for the 9/11 tragedy --New University Librarian Dennis Benamati --University Beautification Day was held on Saturday, November 3 --Barenaked Ladies perform first ever concert at the new Arena at Harbor Yard --Editorials: Registration nightmare; Censorship at WHRT? --Feature: Dean of Freshmen, Michael Bazzone, a man for all classes (port); SHU junior Alex Tomas answers call of service (port) --A & E: Season five of "Sex and the City" --Women’s basketball team opened their ‘01-‘02 season with a 71-53 victory over Lafayette --Men's basketball m had their season …

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Spectrum, Volume 19, Number 8, Sacred Heart University Nov 2001

Spectrum, Volume 19, Number 8, Sacred Heart University

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Highlights include: 4th annual State of the University Address held -- Turkey drive held to benefit Bridgeport families -- Formation of English club helps energize new curriculum -- Vigil held in remembrance of September 11th -- SHU teaches leadership through Army ROTC -- Dr Jacques Veilleux joins the biology department as a professor -- The magic of Harry Potter set for the silver screen -- Swimming defeats Iona advancing to an impressive 3-2 record -- SHU wrestlers take 1st, 3rd, 4th, and 6th place honors in Bearcat Open -- Equestrian holds second place title after many hurdles -- Men's ice …

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Spectrum, Volume 19, Number 7, Sacred Heart University Nov 2001

Spectrum, Volume 19, Number 7, Sacred Heart University

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Highlights include: Abortion speaker talks to SHU -- DWI blockade created at SHU entrance for the holiday weekend -- Anthrax scares test mail room and Public Safety -- Carol Higgins Clark visits SHU -- Religious panel promotes peace on campus and around the world -- Professor hosts dinner with students -- SHU literary journal revived -- Woman's cross-country takes second in championships -- Woman's soccer loses 3-2 against Quinnipiac -- Football takes top position in conference with a win over Wagner, 45-24, continuing their winning streak

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Spectrum, Volume 19, Number 6, Sacred Heart University Nov 2001

Spectrum, Volume 19, Number 6, Sacred Heart University

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Highlights include: Mock accident hosted to rise awareness of drunk driving -- Urban Latino magazine founder visits SHU -- Beautification day scheduled to clean up ad unify SHU -- Computer issues causing backup in the printing lab -- All Saint's day and Hallow's Eve have intricate histories -- Men's soccer falls 1-7 to Fairleigh Dickinson -- Woman's rugby take second place title in championship -- Pioneers trample Iona 49-7

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Factors That Predict Academic Reputation Don't Always Predict Desire To Attend, Michael J. Conard, Maureen A. Conard Nov 2001

Factors That Predict Academic Reputation Don't Always Predict Desire To Attend, Michael J. Conard, Maureen A. Conard

Psychology Faculty Publications

The study assessed indicators of educational quality and selectivity as predictors of Academic Reputation (AR) and desire to attend a college. Surveys were mailed to 1,004 high school seniors randomly selected from a large database, yielding 198 respondents. Educational quality indicators were regressed on AR. Curriculum rigor and social/cultural activities were significantly predictive of AR. Class size and individualized attention from faculty were not. Curriculum rigor and individualized faculty attention were predictive of desire to attend. Class size and social/cultural activities were not. Selectivity variables (min. high school GPA, class rank, SAT scores) were regressed on AR and all were …

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Spectrum, Volume 19, Number 5, Sacred Heart University Oct 2001

Spectrum, Volume 19, Number 5, Sacred Heart University

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Highlights include: Steven M. Wise, a pioneer in Animal Rights Law, lectured at SHU on his book Rattling the Cage, which focuses on the legal rights of animals. The event was hosted by the Hersher Institute for Applied Ethics and Brian Stiltner, Ph. D. Assistant Professor of Religious Studies --Honorable Frederica S. Brenneman was the Paralegal Club’s guest speaker in the Faculty Lounge. She is the Senior Superior Court Judge for the state of Connecticut and spoke about her daughter Amy and the TV show Judging Amy --SHU students learn the art of meditation --Safety concerns may not deter …

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Spectrum, Volume 19, Number 4, Sacred Heart University Oct 2001

Spectrum, Volume 19, Number 4, Sacred Heart University

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Highlights include: Breast cancer awareness talk led by Associate Professor Dr. Pamela K. Levangie, a breast cancer survivor herself --Answering the Call, a new book by Dr. Ralph Corrigan --President of the Student Government junior Tom Pesce from Ridgefield, CT, and Vice President senior, Dana Mohrman from Hicksville, NY make plans for the school year --Newly elected president of the class of 2005, Guy Savage (photo) --Chance of a lifetime: The Luxembourg Program --SHU is one of the first universities to offer a show choir on the east coast. The music program began with three members and has …

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Sacred Heart University Magazine, Fall 2001, Sacred Heart University Oct 2001

Sacred Heart University Magazine, Fall 2001, Sacred Heart University

Sacred Heart University Magazine

Featured: Governor John G. Rowland was the keynote speaker and a recipient of the University’s prestigious Discovery Award at the 12th annual Discovery Dinner and Awards Ceremony --Pioneer Open golf tournament raises funds for student scholarships --Thanks to alumnus Michael C. Dailey 75, president and CEO of Southport, Connecticut-based Dailey Capital Management, Sacred Heart University is poised to receive up to $500,000 to create an endowed scholarship --2000-01 women’s basketball team wins national academic status --Faculty authors --Commencement 2001 --Institute for Religious Education and Pastoral Studies (REAPS) has begun an outreach to struggling Catholics in Romania --Center for Christian-Jewish Understanding …

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Spectrum, Volume 19, Number 3, Sacred Heart University Sep 2001

Spectrum, Volume 19, Number 3, Sacred Heart University

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Highlights include: Campus Ministry held it's annual Opportunity Night to encourage students to become involved with ministry and community service -- As rush week ends, students pledge to fraternities and sororities -- Parking is still a huge issue -- Flik expansions delayed -- Michele Rosado hired as new director of Greek Life -- Entertainment industry reaches out to victims of 9/11 -- Men's soccer beats UMBC 3-1 -- Woman's soccer shut out Mount St.Mary's 1-0 -- Both men and woman's rugby remain undefeated -- SHU records a landmark victory over Robert Morris winning 44-31

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Spectrum, Volume 19, Number 2, Sacred Heart University Sep 2001

Spectrum, Volume 19, Number 2, Sacred Heart University

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Highlights include: Flik gets a facelift --On September 13 a conference was held with a wide range of guest speakers including Dr. Cenera, Dr. Amy Van Buren, Dr. Linda Strong, Dr. Stiltner, Dr. Gary Rose and Dr. Kikoski to offer insight on 9/11 attacks --The university has had two interim librarians, the first being Mary Rogers and the current, acting librarian Susan Broadstone, since University Librarian Dorothy Kijanka retired during the 1998-1999 academic year --Welcome from Tom Pesce, student government president --Commentary from Keri Blair: Americans re-discover pride in time of tragedy --Meet your student government --SHU salutes Public Safety …

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Spectrum, Volume 19, Number 1, Sacred Heart University Sep 2001

Spectrum, Volume 19, Number 1, Sacred Heart University

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Highlights include: A nation in mourning, 9/11 hitting to close to home for students -- Housing still a problem for SHU -- Traffic light replaces crossing guard on Park ave -- New coaches for SHU track and field team -- SHU football defeats CCSU 41-21 -- SHU woman's field hockey falls to Providence 2-0

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Dual Differentiation: An Approach For Meeting The Curricular Needs Of Gifted Students With Learning Disabilities, Susan M. Baum, Carolyn R. Cooper, Terry W. Neu Sep 2001

Dual Differentiation: An Approach For Meeting The Curricular Needs Of Gifted Students With Learning Disabilities, Susan M. Baum, Carolyn R. Cooper, Terry W. Neu

Education Faculty Publications

Gifted students who experience difficulty with reading, mathematics, spelling, handwriting, and organization frequently become frustrated at an early age. Well-intentioned teachers attempt to remediate their weaknesses; yet, these youngsters still feel alone in the classroom. Moreover, their academic limitations often mask enormous talent, which seldom has an opportunity to surface. Thus, gifted learning-disabled students require curriculum that develops their special talents and provides them strategies to compensate for problematic weaknesses. This article discusses the dual characteristics of gifted learning-disabled students and suggests a unique curriculum that integrates both through talent development. Developed through Project HIGH HOPES, funded federally by the …

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Commencement Mass, 2001, Sacred Heart University May 2001

Commencement Mass, 2001, Sacred Heart University

Commencement Programs

Program for the Commencement mass held on May 19, 2001

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Spectrum, Volume 18, Number 19, Sacred Heart University May 2001

Spectrum, Volume 18, Number 19, Sacred Heart University

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Last issue of the semester. Highlights include: Nu Epsilon wraps up Suicide Week with speaker Eileen Lopez-Cordone, the Regional Director for Southwest Infoline -- SHU's Students In Free Enterprise (SIFE) team will compete in the national competition in St. Louis, Missouri after winning first place in the regional competition --; Dorothy Kijanka, held the position of University Librarian and retired in January 1999. Mary Rogers then served as interim Librarian. Currently, Susan Broadstone serves as interim Librarian. The search for the position began late in the Fall 2000 semester and SHU students will be included in interviews --Advisor to the …

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Thirty-Fifth Commencement 2001 (Graduate), Sacred Heart University May 2001

Thirty-Fifth Commencement 2001 (Graduate), Sacred Heart University

Commencement Programs

Program for the Graduate ceremony held May 19, 2001.

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Straight From The Heart, Volume 2, Number 8, Sacred Heart University May 2001

Straight From The Heart, Volume 2, Number 8, Sacred Heart University

News, Magazines and Reports

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Thirty-Fifth Commencement 2001 (Undergraduate), Sacred Heart University May 2001

Thirty-Fifth Commencement 2001 (Undergraduate), Sacred Heart University

Commencement Programs

Program for the Undergraduate ceremony held May 20, 2001.

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Spectrum, Volume 18, Number 18, Sacred Heart University Apr 2001

Spectrum, Volume 18, Number 18, Sacred Heart University

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Highlights include: Patio packed for vigil for suicide awareness -- Old gym renovations on hold due to lack of funds -- Date rape still a major college problem -- SHU delegation visits Native American reservation in Canada -- Internet plagiarism plagues colleges -- For college athletes stress is a part of the game -- Martial arts club competes well at Drexel -- Last second goal leads men's lacrosse to victory over Lafayette

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Straight From The Heart, Volume 2, Number 7, Sacred Heart University Apr 2001

Straight From The Heart, Volume 2, Number 7, Sacred Heart University

News, Magazines and Reports

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Spectrum, Volume 18, Number 16, Sacred Heart University Mar 2001

Spectrum, Volume 18, Number 16, Sacred Heart University

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Highlights include: Lambda addresses sexual abuse issues -- Theft thwarted by SHU staff -- Pressures of college life can mount up for many students -- International-multicultural center in need of a director -- Conference calls for future journalists -- Award winning artist to speak at SHU -- Woman's lacrosse beat Lemoyne 13-5 -- Men's lacrosse beat Siena 20-2

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Spectrum, Volume 18, Number 15, Sacred Heart University Mar 2001

Spectrum, Volume 18, Number 15, Sacred Heart University

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Highlights include: New communications major starting -- WHRT getting new equipment -- Famous journalist to speak at SHU -- Goal of diversity to appreciate other cultures -- Study links cell phone radiation to tumors -- Up close and personal with 3 Doors Down -- SHU TAP find a place to call their own -- Men's lacrosse beat St. Joseph's 16-9 -- Woman's lacrosse wing 2 games in a row -- Cheerleaders place first in New England Championships

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Straight From The Heart, Volume 2, Number 6, Division Of University Relations Mar 2001

Straight From The Heart, Volume 2, Number 6, Division Of University Relations

News, Magazines and Reports

Highlights: Faculty authors contribute to scholarship -- Professors McAllister, Neu reach out to Salvadorans -- Gov. Rowland, six others to be feted at Discovery Dinner -- Institute for Religious Education and Pastoral Studies (REAPS) pursues links with Australian church educators -- Coaches Corner: Brian Reardon -- Accomplishments -- Briefly noted -- Calendar.

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Spectrum, Volume 18, Number 14, Sacred Heart University Mar 2001

Spectrum, Volume 18, Number 14, Sacred Heart University

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Highlights include: SHU reflects on Black History Month --ROTC returning to SHU --Professor of the week, Jane Gangi --La Haspidad has grown to over 20 members. It is the one of the oldest clubs at SHU, around for over three decades --Men’s and women’s track teams had another weekend of record breaking events at the New England championships --Feature: Student discusses battle with bulimia --At the upcoming NCAA Division I Cheerleading Championships in Daytona Beach SHU cheerleaders hope to perform well and demonstrate their athletic abilities in a three-minute routine --Men’s lacrosse wins season opener with explosive 21-5 win over …

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Spectrum, Volume 18, Number 13, Sacred Heart University Feb 2001

Spectrum, Volume 18, Number 13, Sacred Heart University

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Highlights include: Herman Boone speaks at SHU -- The process of becoming an RA explained -- Warnings against spring break scams -- Should America pay for slavery -- Rush gives stellar performance at SHU -- Men ice hockey beat Iona 4-3 in overtime placing 6th in MAAC --Men's basketball loses 92-70 against Wagner -- Equestrian team places third at intercollegiate horse show -- Woman's ice hockey defeat RIT 2-0 to get playoff bid

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Spectrum, Volume 18, Number 12, Sacred Heart University Feb 2001

Spectrum, Volume 18, Number 12, Sacred Heart University

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Highlights include: 'Titans' inspiration to visit SHU -- Ehrekranz to present book on peace to pope -- Tax credits can help loan debt -- AIDS awareness hits SHU -- A look behind the scenes of the dance team -- Men's ice hockey tie Quinnipiac increasing their unbeaten streak to 5 games -- Woman's basketball beats St. Francis 74-64 -- Scared Heart wrestling getting the recognition they deserve

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Spectrum, Volume 18, Number 11, Sacred Heart University Feb 2001

Spectrum, Volume 18, Number 11, Sacred Heart University

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Highlights include: Christopher Martin Bowley, a graduate student involved in TAP, dies from pneumonia -- SHU El Salvador charity trip postponed -- Ritalin abuse a growing college problem -- 19 SHU students visit jail in Curtis Week learning experience -- UMOJA and SHU give $4,000 to poor -- SHU welcomes 3 Doors Down to spring concert -- Woman's basketball loses to Quinnipiac -- 39 Pioneers named to NEC fall academic honor roll --Shamar Drew breaks SHU indoor track record 2 weeks in a row -- Men's ice hockey beats both Army and Bently -- Woman's ice hockey defeats top team …

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Spectrum, Volume 18, Number 10, Sacred Heart University Jan 2001

Spectrum, Volume 18, Number 10, Sacred Heart University

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Highlights include: SHU art department moves from basement of school to it's own building on Oakwood drive -- Car lefts drop on and off campus -- Robbery up, but murder down -- El Salvador trip postponed due to earthquake -- Female students outnumbering guys nationwide -- Graduate student makes leaps and bounds for SHU student experiences -- Smoking still big at SHU -- Men's ice hockey losing streak continues -- Student athletes drink more than non-athletes according to study --The importance of off-season training for an athlete - Woman's basketball beats Fairleigh Dickinson -- Indoor track performs well at Challenge …

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Prologue 2001, Sacred Heart University Jan 2001

Prologue 2001, Sacred Heart University

Prologue (Yearbook)

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Founder's Day 2001, Sacred Heart University Jan 2001

Founder's Day 2001, Sacred Heart University

Founder's Day Programs

Program for the March 28, 2001 Founder's Day ceremony held in the William H. Pitt Health and Recreation Center.

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