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EDITORIAL BOARDtodayThe trends, concepts and innovative projects on theNew England College campus.>>CONTENTSFALL ’09Letter from the PresidentLETTERFROM THEPRESIDENTKathleen WilliamsDirector of Public InformationMichele D. Perkins, Ed. D.PresidentMatthew Gosselin ’08Alumni Relations CoordinatorMaura MacNeil ’82Associate Professor of EnglishDiane RaymondDirector of AdmissionSENIOR EDITOR AND WRITERKathleen WilliamsCLASS NOTES EDITORClaire Tremblayon the coverThe reminders of NEC’sBritish Campus in Arundelare all around campus. Thisstained glass window of theStars and Stripes andUnion Jack is located inthe Simon Center.3 College Adventurein this issueNEC alumni and studentsdemonstrate the entrepreneurialspirit - a hallmark of theireducational experience.Throughout the summer, I have been on the road meeting with members of Congress and state legislators, corporate andfoundation executives, NEC alumni, and other friends of the College. The first question I am asked is, “How is theCollege doing?” The second is something like, “How is the economy affecting NEC/enrollment/the endowment?” Forover a year now, the topic of primary concern on the global agenda has been the state of the economy and the ripple effectthat has been felt in every country and every sector of society. Corporations have tumbled. Bubbles have burst. Money hasevaporated. And many are left scratching their heads wondering how such a downturn could happen so fast, with so littlewarning. Higher education has not been immune to the effects of falling stock markets, rising unemployment,plummeting real estate values, and decimated investment portfolios. The notion that the academy functions in a protectedenvironment, out of touch with the everyday issues of the “real world,” is gone.On my trips, I was pleased to report that New England College has weathered the economic downturn, and it continuesto be in the best financial position it has enjoyed since its founding. There is much still to do, particularly as we strive tosupport students who struggle to meet the costs of education, develop academic programs which prepare graduates forthe new workforce, and transform our facilities to implement advances in educational technologies. However, as acommunity, we have faced the reality of the economic situation with creativity and resourcefulness, relying on thestrengths that have allowed this institution to prosper throughout its history.NEC’s primary objective has been to stay true to the College’s mission. A strong sense of institutional identity and valueshas informed our decision making at every level. We have developed a strategic plan that reflects this mission, amplifyingthe core strengths of the institution. At the same time, the vigorous entrepreneurial spirit of our College has allowed us toseek out new opportunities, take calculated risks, and flourish even during uncertain times. Again, all we do reflects andconfirms New England College’s mission as “a creative and supportive learning community that challenges individuals totransform themselves and their world.”As we search eagerly for the green shoots of recovery, we look carefully at those institutions that emerge from a turbulenteconomy re-energized and poised for growth. They offer important insights into the strategies that result in long-termsurvival and success through times of both abundance and need. I believe New England College is one such institution.In this edition of Today magazine, you will read many stories of students, faculty, and alumni who are living examples ofour mission--people whose academic and professional achievements have transformed the world and set an example forothers to follow. At our recent Convocation, Eric Collins, President of NEC’s Student Senate, quoted American essayistand poet Ralph Waldo Emerson. “Do not go where the path may lead,” said Emerson. “Go instead where there is no pathand leave a trail.” That is truly the spirit of New England College.Sincerely,Michele D. Perkins, Ed.D.President.1“I am pleased to report that New England College has weathered the economic downturnand continues to be in the best financial position it has enjoyed since its founding. As acommunity, we have faced the reality of the economic situation with creativity andresourcefulness, relying on the strengths that have allowed this institution to prosperthroughout its history.”PRESIDENTMichele D. Perkins, Ed.D.VICE PRESIDENT OFACADEMIC AFFAIRS AND DEAN OF ARTSAND SCIENCESDon W. Melander, Ph.D.VICE PRESIDENT OF ENROLLMENTAND STUDENT ENGAGEMENTV. Hilton Hallock, Ph.D.VICE PRESIDENT OFFINANCE AND ADMINISTRATIONPaula Amato, CMAVICE PRESIDENTOF ADVANCEMENTMichelline DufortDIRECTOR OF ADMISSIONDiane RaymondDIRECTOR OFPUBLIC INFORMATIONKathleen WilliamsDEPARTMENT CONTACTSOFFICE OF ADVANCEMENT603.428.2300OFFICE OF PUBLIC INFORMATION603.428.2390OFFICE OF ADMISSION603.428.2223www.nec.edu5 Commencement11 Susan Murray - On Success13 Mark Mitch - Robert A. Kilgore 2009 Faculty of the Year18 Remembering Arundel24 Faculty Accomplishments27 The Entrepreneurial Spirit at NEC33 Class NotesMISSION STATEMENTNew England College is a creative and supportive learning community that challengesindividuals to transform themselves and their world.Description of MissionNew England College emphasizes experiential learning as an essential component in thedevelopment of an enduring academic community. Building upon a strong liberal arts foundation,we challenge our students to reach their full potential through informed discourse and the pursuitof excellence in a framework of academic freedom that reflects the following values:imaginative, innovative, and creative approaches to all their endeavors;respect for self in the development of personal, social, physical and intellectual abilities;caring and collaborative relationships among members of our community;respect for the varied qualities of individuals, communities, and the world;an appreciation of beauty and elegance in the search for truth;inquiry into and the pursuit of social justice;ethical and responsible citizenship, including service to the community;the pursuit of ecological sustainability;continuous learning and a lifetime of personal achievement.Vision:New England College will be renowned as one of the most creative, innovative, and supportivelearning environments where transformation is at the core of all that we pursue.2 | today FALL ’09

College AdventureNEC STUDENT KATIE RAMOSNEC SENIOR LIANNA FRENCHThrough a grant from CampusCompact, The NewHampshire College andUniversity Council, and withfunding from Jane’s Trust, theCollege Adventure Programallowed students and stafffrom New England College inHenniker, New Hampshire, topresent workshops at theHillside Middle School for6th, 7th, and 8th graders inthe English LanguageLearners program.KATIE RAMOSPHOTOS: KATHLEEN WILLIAMSCOLLEGE ADVENTUREMAKING COLLEGE ACCESSIBLEA blue plastic ball is tossed around thebasement classroom of the HillsideMiddle School in Manchester, NewHampshire. Each student who catchesit calls out his or her name and countryof origin. Nepal, Tanzania, Somalia,Puerto Rico, Russia, Ukraine, Albania,Iraq, El Salvador, Korea, Brazil. The balltoss was an ice breaker, meant to callattention to the rich international mixof Manchester’s population.The New Hampshire Department of Educationestimates that as many as 120 different languages arespoken in the state. Many of them right here. Througha grant from Campus Compact, The New HampshireCollege and University Council, and with fundingfrom Jane’s Trust, the College Adventure Programallowed students and staff from New England Collegein Henniker, New Hampshire, to present workshops atthe Hillside Middle School for 6th, 7th, and 8thgraders in the English Language Learners program.According to Diane Raymond, Director of Admissionat New England College, “The program was designedto help students discover their educational goals. Wewanted to get them excited about the variety of collegesand careers available to them as well as the requirementsfor applying to college and being accepted.”“How many of you have seen a college campus?” anNEC student asks the group. Only one hand is raised.Students from the College describe their majors, theircareer aspirations, and some of the community serviceprojects in which they are involved. “Do you knowwhat you want to do when you grow up?” anotherNEC student asks. The response is enthusiastic.A nurse. Soccer coach. Engineer. Doctor. “I’d like tohelp many people in my country,” said one student. “I’dlike to save lives.” The College Adventure Program isone way of closing the gap between the dream of afulfilling career and the reality of achieving one.On a sunny day in April, approximately 60 of theCollege Adventure students travelled to Henniker,New Hampshire for a visit to the New EnglandCollege campus. They went on a scavenger hunt, tooktours of the campus, visited the computer lab, andspent time getting to know college students. Afterlunch in the College’s cafeteria, which included disheswith multiple scoops of ice cream, students had anopportunity to reflect on their college adventure.Gustavo from Brazil thought using the computer inthe library was the best part. He was thinking aboutchemistry as a possible major. Vanina from Albaniaand Joman from Iraq were all about math. And Firuzafrom Russia liked everything about the day.From the College’s perspective, the grant createdanother opportunity for community outreach andconnecting with groups that have historically beenunderserved. Admission Director, Diane Raymond,summed up the experience, “I have to tell you this wasone of my favorite projects. I was proud of the way ourCollege community came together to create anamazing experience for these wonderful middleschool students.”ICE-BREAKING GAMES WITH NEC STAFF AND STUDENTS AND ELL STUDENTS FROM HILLSIDE MIDDLE SCHOOL34 | today FALL ’09

Commencement 2009PRESIDENT PERKINS I HRAIR BALIAN I EDWARD BONDDELFEAYO MARSALISCOMMENCEMENT 2009Bella EnglishDoctor of Humane Letters, honoris causaAuthor and journalist with the Boston Globe,Boston, MassachusettsMore than ever this country needs a new generation of leadersto bail us out of the mess that my generation has made for you.So my brief advice to you is, while you’re looking for a job, andafter you have one, raise your hand and volunteer. WinstonChurchill once said, “We make a living by what we get, but wemake a life by what we give.”Hrair BalianDoctor of Laws, honoris causaDirector of Conflict Resolution,The Carter Center, Atlanta, GeorgiaMore than ever this country needs a new generation of leadersto bail us out of the mess that my generation has made for you. -Bella EnglishExcerpts from presentationsof speakers and honorarydegree recipientsDelfeayo MarsalisDoctor of Humane Letters, honoris causaMusician, composer, producer, New Orleans, LouisianaTo the graduating class I’d like to say that one of your greatestgifts and subsequent responsibilities is your ability to make apositive difference in the lives of your family, friends,colleagues, and unfamiliar persons, regardless of how briefyour acquaintance may be.Here at NEC your teachers have given you guidance andgrief. They have shown you love and frustration. They havechampioned your triumphs and acknowledged your struggleswith hopes that their efforts will assist you in your futureendeavors. If life is indeed about solving problems, todaysignifies that you have successfully taken and passed a veryimportant exam - one that requires preparation, testsmethodology and practical application.Luke Igweobi, M.S.Graduate SpeakerOur training here at NEC has given us not only a uniquestatus, but unique responsibilities, to be a source of inspirationto those whose lives and futures seem uncertain. We will be thechange we want to see in the world. We will raise our voice onbehalf of those who have no voice. We will identify not onlywith the powerful but with the powerless.Michele D. Perkins, Ed.D.PresidentToday I would like to give you three pieces of advice on thesubject of change: Embrace it. Better yet – seek it out. If youdon’t, it’s going to find you anyway. When we wait for changeto find us, sometimes it doesn’t come in a form that is mostwelcome to us.Become an educated risk taker. Being a risk taker is reallyabout getting ahead of the curve when it comes to change.And when you anticipate change you have a better chance ofusing it to your advantage and not becoming a victim of it.Know yourself well enough to be able to distinguish betweenyour real limits and your perceived limits. Often we fail tochallenge ourselves when we lack the courage or themotivation to push ourselves past what we think are ourlimitations and into an area that is far less comfortable butmuch more rewarding. Getting out of your comfort zone couldmean the difference between a life of security and a life ofgreatness.Edward A. Bond, Jr. ’78Chairman, Board of TrusteesAs you receive your diploma today, you join the ranks of over13,000 alumni of New England College and you share incommon with them their sense of accomplishment and theirdesire to make their mark in the world. You are now in thecompany of some truly gifted alumni of New England College.PHOTOS: LOUIS H. FOISY“Getting out of your comfortzone could mean thedifference between a lifeof security and a lifeof greatness.”Michele D. Perkins, PresidentWhen I decided more than 20 years ago to devote myprofessional life to public service, that is human rights, conflictresolution, or chasing peace, the promotion of the rule of lawand democracy, I did not expect any rewards except thesatisfaction that at least perhaps some of my efforts wouldgive hope to people in some distant and dismal and forgottencorner of the world.My hope today is that this award would serve as an inspirationfor some of you new graduates, to devote your own careers andlives to public service. You will not regret it. Hard work, butyou will not regret it.Kevin Gomez, B.A.Undergraduate Class SpeakerWe are a family of people from every corner of the globe whocame to Henniker, New Hampshire to seek enlightenment andexperience life.“We will be the change we want to see inthe world. We will raise our voice on behalfof those who have no voice.”~Luke Igweobi56 | today FALL ’09

AthleticsPilgrimAthleticsSTEPHANIE FREITAG – .344 BATTING AVERAGE, 1ST IN HOMERUNS, 2ND IN RUNS SCOREDAND BATTED IN | JODIE DRESSER – NAMED TCCC SECOND TEAM ALL-CONFERENCEPHOTO BY: JEN TOOFJOE CLARK – .402 BATTING AVERAGE,TEAM-HIGH IN HITSPHOTO BY: JEN TOOFSPRING 2009 | WRAP UPMEN’S LACROSSEMen’s lacrosse was selected sixth in The Commonwealth Coast Conference (TCCC)pre-season poll in 2009. Early season losses to #9 ranked Washington College (17-3) andRoger Williams University (9-5) didn’t dampen the Pilgrims’ spirits. They pulled off theirfirst conference win of the season against the University of New England (11-9) with helpfrom attacker Matt Vozzolo (Somers, CT). Vozzolo scored three goals in the third quarterto rally the Pilgrims and ignite a winning streak. The Pilgrims took on Nichols College andscored three final quarter goals for the 8-7 win and evened their TCCC conferencestanding at 2-2. Seven first quarter goals sparked an overwhelming win against the DanielWebster Eagles (22-2) that would even out the Pilgrims’ overall record at 2-2. ThePilgrims’ crusade continued as they exploded for 12 first half goals against Anna MariaCollege for a 16-6 win. The winning surge ended when the Pilgrims fell to Western NewEngland College (18-4). But Matt Carey (Medford, NY) pulled the Pilgrims back intowinning mode with five goals against Plymouth State University for a 10-1 win. Theopening round of the ECAC New England tournament pitted the Pilgrims against #6seeded Castleton State College. Attacker Matt Vozzolo netted five goals leading thePilgrims to a 9-5 victory and sending them to the ECAC New England Semifinals against#2 seeded Wheaton College. The Pilgrims battled their way past Wheaton to advance totheir first-ever ECAC New England College Championship game against EndicottCollege. Although Endicott prevailed in the championship game, the Pilgrims came awaywith an overall record of 10-8 and a Commonwealth Coast Conference record of 5-4. Theseason boasted a home playoff game, a berth to the ECAC New England Tournamenthosting and opening round, and a run at the ECAC New England Championship.WOMEN’S LACROSSEThe Pilgrims looked to their veteran team for the 2009 season. An early loss to RogerWilliams University dropped the Pilgrims to 1-3 overall and 0-2 inThe Commonwealth Coast Conference (TCCC). Senior attackEmily Tanguay broke an early winless streak in an overtime matchwith the University of New England and squeaked out a 14-13victory. The Pilgrims’ confidence was boosted with their second winagainst Nichols College posting an outstanding 18-8 score. Tanguayled again in another overtime win against the Keene State Owls (19-18). In the Pilgrims’ fourth straight win of the season, Tanguay nettedeight goals including the game winner to tie the NEC record formost goals in a single game. Two losses to Western New EnglandCollege (9-7) and Smith College (7-3) would drop the Pilgrims to a4-6 record overall. The spell wouldn’t last long as the Pilgrimsexploded against Daniel Webster College with 13 first half goals anda crushing 17-2 victory. Teammates Brandi Vittum and JodieDresser would join Tanguay in the scoring frenzy against CurryCollege with each netting four goals to lift the Pilgrims to anotherwin (20-17). In TCCC Semifinal action, the Pilgrims faced offagainst Endicott College after a 13-12 overtime win against GordonCollege. Endicott would defend their TCCC championship positionwith a 4-11 win over the Pilgrims in the semifinals. But the veteransearned a bid to the ECAC New England Tournament as #5 seed toface off against #4 seed Western New England College inquarterfinal play. A second half rally that posted seven goals was notenough to lift the Pilgrims past WNEC and their 15-10 win. ThePilgrims finished their 2009 season with a 10-9 overall record and aCommonwealth Coast Conference record of 5-4. The team earnedtheir sixth consecutive TCCC post-season berth, advanced to thesemifinal round and received the program’s third-ever bid to theECAC New England Tournament. Goalie, Alexandra DiRico(Limerick, PA) completed the 2009 season among the top NCAADivision III national leaders with a first place finish in saves (249)and tenth place finish in save percentage (.537).SOFTBALLIn a pre-season poll, the NEC Pilgrims were selected #9 in TheCommonwealth Coast Conference (TCCC). The team dropped apair of early games to Salve Regina College (1-0 and 7-3) and split adouble-header home opener with Eastern Nazarene College fallingto the Crusaders in game one (1-6) but taking control of game two(10-9). Roger Williams University picked up two wins against thePilgrims (6-0 and 4-1) as did Curry College (14-6 and 9-1). ThePilgrims continued their battle with two close games against in-stateopponent Keene State College (2-6 and 4-6). League-leadingEndicott College took two games from the Pilgrims (14-3 and 8-1)and Anna Maria College grabbed a pair (5-4 and 2-1). By the end ofspring break, the team had turned the tables and posted impressive7-4 wins over Fisher College, Knox College, and Crown College,captured conference wins over Eastern Nazarene College andGordon College, and swept a series with Regis College. At theconclusion of the 2009 season, the softball program came away withan overall record of 10-28 and a TCCC record of 4-20.BASEBALLAfter starting their season in Florida, the NEC baseball teamdropped the season opener to Western New England College. A pairof one-run games went to conference opponent Salve Regina College(5-6 and 0-1) dropping the Pilgrims to 3-7 overall and 0-4 inconference play. In a double-header with Endicott College, the Gullscaptured the first game (11-1) but the Pilgrims battled back in gametwo for their first conference victory (5-3). The team split a pair ofone-run games with Anna Maria College (3-4 and 7-6) but wereswept by Wentworth Institute of Technology (8-4 and 8-1). In-staterival Colby-Sawyer College swept their series with 0-8 and 5-15scores. Spring break marked an impressive turnaround for thePilgrims as they posted key wins over Endicott College, Anna MariaCollege, Eastern Nazarene College and swept the final home gamesMATT CAREY – TEAM HIGH OF 48 POINTSFOR THE SEASONPHOTO BY: JEN TOOF78 today FALL ’09

Faculty Story“How do you win? It’scomplex. It is puttingmany pieces together.”“We can measuresuccess in lots ofways: by buildingskills and givingwomen confidence,creating healthyrelationships,through hard work,and common goals.”ONSUCCESSPRESIDENT PERKINS I ASHLEY SIMULA, CAPTAIN I EDWARD BOND, CHAIRMAN, BOARD OF TRUSTEESSUSAN M. MURRAY, COACH I DON MELANDER, VICE PRESIDENT OF ACADEMICSCOACH SUSAN M. MURRAY – ON SUCCESSFor generations, the public has turnedto star athletes and winning coachesfor their secrets of success. There issomething about their remarkable records,their ability to triumph over adversity, andtheir mental preparedness that can easily beadapted to a thousand disciplines off theplaying fields. Their down home, commonsense philosophy encompasses everythingfrom baseball legend Babe Ruth’sobservation, “Every strike brings me closerto the next home run,” to hockey’s Wayne“The Great One” Gretzky’s admonition to,“Skate to where the puck is going, not towhere it is.”So when it came time for the nextgeneration of athletic analogies, it madeperfect sense to look for inspiration close tohome to one of New England College’smost successful coaches, Susan M. Murray.As head field hockey coach, Susan’s recordis enviable. She has completed 17 seasons atNew England College. She turned arounda dismal first year 3-8-2 performance to asolid 9-7 in her second season for theCollege’s first winning record in 10 years.In 1997, when the Commonwealth CoastConference added field hockey as aconference-sponsored sport, the NECPilgrims won their first of 10 conferencechampionships. The past seven wins havebeen consecutive. Her teams have gone tothe NCAA Division III National FieldHockey Championship nine times – again,the past seven in a row.Such a solid record of success must comefrom an equally solid strategy. But forCoach Murray success is neither simple noreasy. “It’s a puzzle,” she says. “A puzzle withdifferent pieces that must be put togetherevery single year.” Success, for Murray, hasfour critical components:Preparedness“I start each season by setting expectationswith my team. I expect to win. I motivatemy players to understand that this is thetime to give your best. You can’t wait 10years from now to give your best. You haveto give your best every day, every practice,every game. Also, as a team, we learn howto manage pressure. Our practices arevery intense. We set up our drills to workthrough it. When we get to a big gameand we start to feel the pressure, it’s not asurprise. We are accustomed to it already.We don’t fall apart under pressure.”Vision“As a coach, I am not arbitrary. There is areason for everything that we do. It is allpart of a larger vision; part of a plan thatwill bring us to our goals. Each year wehave to build a cohesive team. It’s not a caseof me against the team. I need to get everyplayer to buy into the program. It’s all aboutrespecting yourself, your teammates, yourcoaches and managers, the game, andcreating a healthy relationship with each.There are 22 members on our team. Thatmeans 22 different styles, 22 sets of parents,22 personal agendas. That can mean a lot ofdisparity. I understand that my job is, onday one, to take these 22 players from aplace of disconnect to a place where theycan come together to be one team. Thisprogram has had its share of superstars, butI need those players to know that we win asa team and we lose as a team.”Skill“All the teamwork and respect won’t takeyou very far unless you have skills. We havelong practices. We spend a lot of timerunning, working on ball control, passing,and receiving. We build stamina. If we havethe skills, we can control the game. Wework on visualization; picture yourself onthe field, in your uniform, with your stick.You know what it is like to win and youknow how much work it takes to get there.Our players are able to stay focused for 70to 80 minutes. On our team, every playerrecognizes that all jobs are important. Eachperson knows what their job is and theyknow they need to do their job. If you are agoalkeeper, your job is to make the save. Ifyou are a forward, your job is to score.Players have already been challenged intheir practices, so they can easily rise to theoccasion when it comes to competition. Theculture that I am trying to create is onewhere we are all doing our jobs, we haveestablished healthy relationships, and we allfunction together as a team.”Tradition“We can measure success in lots of ways: bybuilding skills and giving womenconfidence, creating healthy relationships,through hard work, and common goals. ButI also talk a lot about the history of theprogram and the responsibility each playerhas to a larger perspective. I want them tobe good citizens, good students, goodathletes, but they need to know that thereis a sense of commitment to all the peoplewho have been associated with the programin the past as well. I constantly hear fromformer players. Parents of current studentscome to games as well as parents of thosewho have already graduated. Wherever weplay, we have fans and past players whocome to support us and cheer us on. It’sabout seeing yourself as part of a largerpicture and being the best you can be.”“How do you win? It’s complex. It isputting many pieces together. Things haveto match up. My job is to see what eachteam needs each year and to put all thepieces together and complete the puzzle.”About Susan M. MurraySusan Murray graduated from Keene StateCollege where she played field hockey andlacrosse and earned her undergraduatedegree in physical education with aconcentration in coaching and a minor inpsychology. She was hired as the firstwomen’s athletic director at NewHampshire College, now Southern NewHampshire University. For the next fouryears, she managed the athletic programand coached field hockey; in various years,she served as the college’s assistant directorof housing, and coached volleyball,basketball, and softball. She attended themaster’s program at NortheasternUniversity in Boston and later received herJ.D. from Western New England CollegeSchool of Law in Springfield. Upongraduation from law school, Susan workedfor a legal publishing firm in Boston butwas recruited back to Western NewEngland College School of Law to serve asassistant dean in charge of alumni relations,development, and career services. Whilethere, she also taught as an adjunct atSpringfield College. An avid skier, Susanreturned to her beloved native NewHampshire to coach field hockey andsoftball and teach at New England College.She is an Associate Professor of Sport andRecreation Management, after serving forseveral years as the chair of the CriminalJustice Department. Susan is married to anNEC alumnus, Jim Doremus ’79, M’97,and they live in Henniker with their son,Jackson Murray Doremus.1112 today FALL ’09

Faculty StoryMARK MITCH,ASSOCIATEPROFESSOR OFENVIRONMENTALSCIENCEPHOTO: LOUIS H. FOISY“We will be looking atopportunities to engage theentire campus on a varietyof levels including ways tomake sustainability relevantto everyone’s interests.”“It is important for institutionslike colleges and universitiesto adapt environmentallysustainable practices.”DON MELANDER, VICE PRESIDENT OF ACADEMICS AND PROFESSOR MARK MITCHONEXCELLENCE2009 ROBERT A. KILGOREFACULTY OF THE YEAR AWARD MARK MITCHASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCEDuring his introduction of ProfessorMark Mitch, 2009 recipient of theRobert A. Kilgore Faculty of the YearAward, Dr. Don Melander described aperson with a seamless connectionbetween his teaching and his life. Theaward was presented to Professor Mitchat the College’s May Commencement,not only for his exemplary teaching butfor his ability to integrate his innovativework in sustainability with the mission ofthe College and the curriculum of hisclasses.This year, first-year students at NewEngland College will get an earlyintroduction to Professor Mitch’s passionfor sustainability. “We are looking at whatwe can do at orientation to start studentsoff with an understanding of theimportance of recycling and the use ofresources,” he said. He hopes to getstudents fired up about a program torecycle paper on campus. “The recyclingof paper at NEC is not as organized asthe initiative to recycle bottles and cans.We are very pleased with the community’sresponse so far. Even those who wereinitially skeptical have been supportive ofthe next steps.”Concerned with the College’s physicalappearance, Professor Mitch is lookingfor ways to minimize the litter oncampus, particularly cigarette butts. “Assmall as that would seem, it can leave abig impression on visitors in terms ofhow our campus looks,” he noted. “Theseare small steps that we can take tocontribute to the community.”Looking farther out, Professor Mitchbegan work this summer on a communitygarden. “This is a multi-year project,” henoted. “This year we will start withpreparing the ground, removing grass andplants, and assessing the quality of thesoil.” The proposed garden will be locatedbehind Rowe Barn on Western Avenuewhere there is a large open area and roomfor parking. “This will be a collaborativeeffort between students at the Collegeand members of the local community.The town’s response has been veryenthusiastic. Our plan is to provide plotswhere people can grow what they likeand ultimately, something that couldcontribute to dining on campus.”Professor Mitch points out that, onmany campuses, organic gardening andsustainable living are often an extensionof the institution’s sustainabilityprograms.Reflecting on what sparked his interest inthe sustainability movement, ProfessorMitch cited two factors: the College’scommitment to sustainability byincorporating it into its mission andvalues; and the enthusiastic responseof students to his 2006 class inenvironmental ethics. “This interest andcommitment inspired me and gave methe realization that this was somethingwe needed to pursue,” he remarked.According to Professor Mitch,“it is important for institutions likecolleges and universities to adoptenvironmentally sustainable practices”and demonstrate how the infrastructureneeded to support these practices canwork. He believes the recentappropriations funding received by theCollege through Congressman PaulHodes’ office is an opportunity tofurther the cause of sustainability bothinside and outside the classroom.“Educating students to be the nextgeneration of professionals in thecountry’s expanding green economy iscrucial,” he explained. “Our graduateswill be playing a critical role inrebuilding, and in some cases,reinventing the sustainable practicesthat will be incorporated into ourpersonal and professional lives.”Another positive indication of theCollege’s emphasis on sustainability isthe addition of a third related academicmajor. “The College already has popularprograms in environmental science andenvironmental studies,” noted Mitch,“But this fall we are adding a major insustainability to the mix.” According toProfessor Mitch, the new sustainabilitymajor connects environmental sciencewith sound business practice to providegraduates with managerial skills andthe ability to work with otherorganizations or local and federalgovernment. This summer, ProfessorMitch attended a conference at SanDiego State University on integratingsustainability across the curriculum andthe campus. “We will be looking atopportunities to engage the entirecampus on a variety of levels includingways to make sustainability relevant toeveryone’s interests.”Upon his return, Professor Mitchcontinued his work for the HennikerConservation Commission monitoringthe water quality of the town’s 11ponds. “There is a history of bacteriablooms in some of Henniker’s pondsthat limits the full recreational use ofthe water and could even present ahealth risk,” he observed. “What we aretrying to do is to get out in front of theproblem to identify the source ratherthan to wait for a state issued publicadvisory that prevents the use of thewater entirely.”For Professor Mitch, the challenge isalways making people aware of all thework that students, the College, andthe Town of Henniker are doing. “Oncethey know about it, people are verysupportive. But they have to come tothe realization that this is somethingwe should do in the most cost effectiveway. Once that happens, they are morelikely to take care of where they liveand encourage others to do the same.For our students, sustainabilitydemonstrates that the issues facing ourcommunity aren’t restricted to a singleplace. It becomes one more example ofhow they can transform the worldaround them.”1314 today FALL ’09

NEWSFROMTHEOFFICE OFADVANCEMENTThe past year has been a busy one for the Officeof Advancement as we increase our ability to advance theCollege through friend-raising and fundraising. TheAdvancement team has created connections foralumni and friends, supported our talented faculty,and raised the visibility of the College. With theCollege’s mission as the foundation for our work, wecontinue to seek opportunities to identify and serve thosewho share our commitment to investing in the mission thatcreates a creative learning environment where ourstudents transform themselves and their world.Our number one priority has been focused on re-engaging ouralumni. We have been planning events both here on campusand in a number of locations from coast to coast. These eventsare important in that they not only allow our alumni toreconnect with the College, but with each other as well. Ourtravel itineraries have allowed us to catch up with manyalumni across the country and we look forward to a timewhen we can plan a visit to your area.Speaking of events – the 2009 Homecoming is October 2-4.Check the College’s website for the schedule of events and wewill look forward to seeing you then!Although our initiatives have been many over the past year,there are several of particular note:GRANT-WRITING PROGRAMOur robust grant-writing program consistently issuesnumerous funding requests adding up to more than$1,000,000 at any given time. These projects supportthe work of our faculty, research initiatives, and campusimprovements.ALUMNI MATTERS!One of the projects that we are most excited about is themulti-faceted electronic communication plan that will allowalumni direct contact with each other and with the College.Through our own social networking site called,The covered bridgeunderwent extensiverenovation thisspring.“Alumni Matters!” alumni of the College will be ableto share personal interests and participate in a forumfor networking. Other elements include: an integratedplatform with Facebook; email marketing through themonthly In-Touch e-newsletter; an opportunity to update classnotes online; message boards; personalized alumni pages;online giving; and networking opportunities for career servicesand mentoring.FEDERAL APPROPRIATIONS AWARDThis year, the College was awarded $300,000 inappropriations funding made possible through theoffice of Congressman Paul Hodes (D-NH). With theappropriations funds, New England College will develop anon-fossil fuel heating system for a campus building.Although there are additional details to be determined, thisproject will allow the College to continue to move towardsits goal of a sustainable campus. The project is currentlybeing reviewed by the U.S. Department of Energy forrecommendations on the most efficient system that canbe implemented with the appropriations funds awardedto the College.Sustainability is an important element of the mission of the College. With thecommitment and support of various campus groups including our studentorganizedEnvironmental Action Committee, the campus-wide SustainabilityTask Force, and the NEC Department of Campus Operations, the Collegehas taken great strides over the past two years to adopt and implementenvironmentally sound initiatives and practices.COVERED BRIDGE RENOVATIONThe pride of the Town of Henniker and New England College, thecovered bridge underwent extensive renovation this spring. Thebridge’s roof was removed, roof trusses were tightened, and a second row ofstrapping, new fascia boards, and cedar shakes were installed. The restorationproject was the first major repair since the bridge was built 37 years ago.Constructed by Milton Graton and his son, Arnold, the bridge measures 136’7”in length and covers a 114’6” span of the Contoocook River. Using Ithiel Town’s1820 patent for lattice truss construction, Graton employed historic buildingtechniques in the construction of the bridge including the use of a team of oxento haul the framed trusses across the river. The covered bridge is one of 54 of itskind in the State of New Hampshire and functions as a walkway from theCollege’s main campus to the outlying athletic fields. It is also symbolic for theCollege’s students as they begin their academic procession from the bridgeduring their first year orientation and again, when they receive their degrees atCommencement. The project was funded entirely through the generous supportof alumni, foundations, local businesses, and friends of the College.ARTIFICIAL ATHLETICTURF FIELDThe public phase of an aggressive fundraisingcampaign to build an artificial athletic turf fieldon campus is in full swing. Not since theconstruction of the Center for Educational Innovationin 2001 has the College embarked on such anambitious and significant construction project. Over$1.2 million has already been raised toward the $1.5million goal and the Advancement Office is confidentthat the remaining funds can be secured throughalumni support as well as corporate and foundationgifts.The construction of the turf field sends a strong messageto our current students, prospective students, andparents, that the College is in sound financial shapeand has the ability to move forward with an importantcampus project. A competitive playing field will not onlyattract new students interested in varsity athletics, butwill appeal to those students pursuing recreational andwellness activities as well. The new playing facility willalso strengthen the College’s relationship with the largercommunity and allow NEC to host high school andNCAA tournament games.1516 | today FALL ’09

Remembering ArundelNEWSFROMTHEOFFICE OFADVANCEMENTA MESSAGE TO THENEW ENGLAND COLLEGECOMMUNITY FROMGARRETT PIERCEPRESIDENT,NEC ALUMNI BOARDRememberingArundelIt was the ultimate educational experience – a living and learning community whereIT HAS BEEN ANHONOR• Participation in the following events:experiential education was the underlying concept. It was also a true melting potwhere students from every culture interacted, even those who might be naturalenemies in their own homeland could live together as roommates. There was artand theatre and tea at 3:30 and an opportunity to explore the European100% in donationsfrom Alumni Board toNEC in 2008which has brought me great pleasure to represent the AlumniBoard of Directors and NEC Alumni community over thepast few years. In partnering with you I feel we have madegreat strides. As I wrap up my tenure as President, I thought itmight be helpful to highlight some of the initiativesthe Alumni Board has been part of:•Reached 100% in donations from Alumni Board to NEC in 2008;• Established the Alumni Scholarship Fund and awarded thefirst Alumni Scholarship in 2008;• Active supporter of the Annual Fund – Alumni Boardparticipated in call campaigns to convert unfulfilled alumnipledges to the Annual Fund;• Assisted the Office of Career Services in identifyinginternship sites;•Alumni Board call campaigns to prospective students and parents;•Worked with Admission Office to initiate and implementProspective Student Interview Program – this program wasdesigned to interview prospective students and help expandthe outreach capacity of their staff;• Coordination of the prestigious Alumni Awards: LeeClement; William Troy; Outstanding Achievement; andHonorary Alumni;Alumni and Family WeekendBoston Alumni Event:Rattlesnake Bar and GrillStudent Care PackagesAdmission Alumni EventsSenior Class DinnerCommencementGolf ClassicBest regards,Garrett Pierce ’93PresidentNEC Alumni BoardALUMNI BOARD OF DIRECTORSEffective July 1, 2009President – Kristen Bell ’051st VP – Eric Anderson ’052nd VP – Liz Fortier ’03Treasurer – Ryan Hornblower ’00Secretary – Terry Verville ’80continent at a time when backpacking, hiking, and bicycling were thepreferred means of travel. There were festive gatherings in the great hall anddancing until the early morning hours. There was a pinochle game that startedat midnight and ran until dawn. And there was the Pub – the Tortington ArmsPub – at the heart of it all.Capturing the experience for the thousands ofstudents who studied at New England College’scampus in Arundel, West Sussex, England, is nearlyimpossible in the scope of one article. What follows is asampling of the wealth of stories that, woven together,creates a rich tapestry of memories. The common thread thatruns throughout is the transforming experience described bystudents and faculty alike.Every Town Had a Theatre and a PubLeigh Podgorsky, Class of 1975, transferred to NEC from BostonUniversity specifically to go to Arundel and spent two years therestudying theatre. One of her earliest recollections is arriving inTrafalgar Square in London on New Year’s Eve. “There werepeople jumping in the fountain! I had never even been out of thecountry. I was just amazed!” she remembers. Leigh and nine otherstudents in the theatre program spent a month rehearsing fiveplays: two full-length and three one-act plays. They packed up avan and took their production on the road performing throughoutEngland and Scotland. The troupe played at a variety of venuesincluding the American Embassy in London and, on anotheroccasion, a makeshift theatre in a private home. “You really foundout what it meant to be an actor,” she notes. “You were so wellregardedas an artist. You drive, you pull into a town, you set up thestage, and you perform. Every town had a theatre and a pub.”Leigh remembers a lot of unrest in the United States in the 70s.“One thing you realized is how much you lovedyour country,” she reflects. “You can see it withfresh eyes. I was able to see the good things about my country.”Upon her return to the United States, Leigh continued her workin the theatre. After several years acting in productions in SanFrancisco and New York, she gravitated to writing for the stageand ultimately started producing and directing her own work.“My training for playwriting was the acting I did in England,”she said. “As a result of that experience my work is written withthe actor in mind.”1718 today FALL ’09

Remembering ArundelLeigh sums up her experience in justfew words, “There was nothing likeArundel. I’ll have that always.”I Missed the Revolution by a DayDon Melander, NEC’s Vice President ofAcademic Affairs and Dean of LiberalArts and Sciences, served as the Directorof the British campus between 1977 and1979. Don’s arrival on a dark and dampSunday left him thinking, “What am I infor?” But as the sun came out on Mondaymorning and Don began meeting his newcolleagues, all his concerns vanished. “Allthe tensions dropped away,” he said.“This was a great placeto be. The social life wasextraordinary.”International Night was a favoritecelebration on the Arundel campus eachfall and spring semester. It was a timewhen all students, faculty, staff, and theirguests could get together to acknowledgethe truly diverse nature of the community.Early in the day, students dug large pitsand roasted whole lambs. The meal wasserved in the dininghall decked out withthe flags of all thecountries representedon the campus and,after dinner, guestsmoved to the largeroom next door for a night of dancing.And there were other epicurean occasionsas well. Some of the Lebanese studentsmade arrangements with the innkeepers ofthe Black Rabbit Pub to cook a traditionaldinner for their College friends. Guestswere invited to “dress” for dinner andbrandy and Havana cigars were enjoyedafter the meal. “Students were sosophisticated,” said Don. “It was wonderfulto see.” One day an internationalstudent made an appointment to seeDon with an unusual request. “You haveto do something about the ghosts,” Donwas told. “Things are moving aroundmy room.”Approximately half the student populationat Arundel came from the United Statesand half from countries around the world,with a large contingent of students fromthe Middle East. In 1978 Donaccompanied NEC President KenCommiskey on a trip to the Middle Eastto meet parents and alumni and recruitnew students. Scheduled to fly fromKuwait to Iran, Don was unable to book aflight to Tehran on the day of his choice. “IfI had flown the day I had wanted, I wouldhave landed in the middle of the Iranianrevolution and wouldn’t have been able toleave the country for as long as six months.I missed the revolution by one day!” In acircuitous route to leave Jordan, Don metthree alumnae from the Arundel programin Amman and together, they took a busacross the desert and hired ponies to travelto the ancient town of Petra.In another visit to the Middle East, Donremembers watching a group of youngboys playing soccer in a Roman coliseum.“I couldn’t help but think that childrenhad been playing right here for over 2000years,” he mused. “In coming fromthe United States to England, youimmediately become aware of movingfrom a relatively young country to onewith hundreds of years of history. Butwhen you visit the Middle East, you canliterally see thousands of years of historyall around you.”A Pint A DayNo one thought it unusual that theDirector of Campus Safety, Bill Eckford,was also the bartender at the TortingtonArms Pub on the Arundel campus.Students were legally able to drink at thetime and the pub was one of the centers ofcommunity life. Eric Braun, Dean ofStudents on the British campus from 1994to 1996, received some unusual advicefrom the Scotsman. “Tell your students tocome to the pub every night for a pint ofbeer,” he said. “It’s the best way to create asense of community, and besides, that wayI can keep an eye on them.”“It was a place wherethey could be removedfrom the spotlight oftheir own countriesand live just likeanyone else.”1920 today FALL ’09

Remembering Arundel“Tell your students tocome to the pub everynight for a pint ofbeer,” he said. “It’sthe best way tocreate a sense ofcommunity, andbesides, that way Ican keep an eyeon them.”“But going to Arundel,suddenly you wereaware of an identitythat you neverimagined before– being an American.”Eric Braun holds the distinction of beingthe only person to serve as the Dean ofStudents on both the Arundel andHenniker campuses. “It was all about thepeople,” he noted. The position in Arundelwas his first job after completing graduateschool and he took it without seeing thecampus beforehand.His wife, Sarah,had beenoffered a jobat theUniversity of Sussex nearby, and their firstchild, Noah, was born in Arundel.Eric remembers students from royalfamilies coming to the British campus atArundel. “It was a place where they couldbe removed from the spotlight of theirown countries and live just like anyoneelse.” Eric describes the student experienceas fundamentally experiential in nature.“Students could visit art galleries andhistoric sites. Classrooms were open andfaculty were free to teach on the groundsor by the pool. The chapel, built around1300 A.D. was converted into a theatre.Students took advantage of all of theseopportunities and faculty encouraged themto. It was a brilliant concept.”Our Town“You grew up in your neighborhood inhigh school and it was your town versusother towns,” said Steve Geremia, Trusteeof New England College and Class of1985. “When you went to college you metpeople from other parts of the country. Butgoing to Arundel, suddenly you wereaware of an identity that you neverimagined before – being an American. Ifyou were studying in Europe at the time,the perception was that you were rich,” henoted. “The experience gave me a muchbroader sense of identity than I wouldhave gotten had I studied only inHenniker.”Steve, and his wife, Carol, whom he metat Arundel, took a three-week bike triparound England. “We went toGlastonbury, Bath, and the Isle of Wight,”he remembers. He spent his fall break inParis, went back in January for eightweeks, and returned in the spring for tendays. He was living on a houseboat on theSeine River at Christmas and spent Easterat a B&B in the shadows of Notre DameCathedral. On a trip to Amsterdam, heand a friend decided to visit East Germanybefore returning to campus. Missing theirtrain connection, the pair had to walk backto Check Point Charlie at the Berlin wallwell after the midnight deadline. Heremembers a visit to a grocery store inWest Berlin and an elderly womanstopping him to say how grateful she wasfor the way American troops had treated2122 today FALL ’09

Remembering ArundelPersonally selected by NewHampshire Poet Laureate,Walter E. Butts, ProfessorDonovan’s biography and apoem from her book, DressHer in Silk, were featured onthe web page sponsored by theNew Hampshire State Councilon the Arts.MARTHA ANDREWS DONOVAN AND ALI REZA JALILIher family after the war. “It really madeyou want to put your best foot forward asan American,” he said.Steve and Carol returned to Arundel forhis 40th birthday. “The town hadn’tchanged a bit,” he said. “I took a tour of thecastle, something that brought back a lotof fond memories for me. One of the firsttimes my English class met was to see aproduction of Shakespeare on the castlegrounds.”The sale of the British campus in 1996 leftmany members of the NEC communitysaddened at what appeared to be asignificant loss. “It was less that formerstudents and alums were upset by themove, but they were concerned thatstudents today would not have anopportunity to participate in such a lifechangingexperience,” he said. “Youridentity with the school was so wrappedup in the Arundelexperience thatwhen it was goneyou kind of lostthat identity. Forsome studentsit felt likesuddenly NECwas not theschool that theyhad attended. But for me, I remind myselfthat, while this was a fantastic experience,it was the philosophy of New EnglandCollege that created this uniquecombination of experience andopportunity at Arundel. These experiencesexist today – you just have to seek themout. The bigger picture is still intact.”As Eric Braun, Dean of Students, pointsout, the reminders of Arundel and theBritish Campus are all around us. “If youlook around the campus, you can still seesigns of Arundel today,” he remarked. “Onthe fifth floor of the Simon Center, theReflection Room contains a large stainedglass window that depicts the British andAmerican flags, symbols of our dualcampus. The College’s pub, the TortingtonArms West, was modeled after the pubthat lay at the very heart of the BritishCampus. The mace from the finalCommencement ceremony held atArundel can be found in the Dean ofStudents’ Office. You can even try aFacebook search under “Arundel Alumni”where you will find nearly 250 photos ofthe campus and the area. All of thesereminders reveal bits and pieces of thatspecial place and the people who lived andlearned there.”For 25years,from 1971 to1996, students from all over the worldtraveled to Arundel, West Sussex,England, to New England College’sBritish campus. The history of thetown of Arundel goes back forhundreds of years and the campus,once belonging to New EnglandCollege, has served in a variety ofways. What was originally a manorhouse for the British aristocracybecame a school for girls in the 1920sand 1930s and functioned as a homefor Canadian airmen during WorldWar II. Later, it was converted backinto a school, became a makeshifthospital at one time, and was evenvacant for a while. Most recently, ithas been transformed once again, thistime into luxury condominiums.FACULTY ACCOMPLISHMENTSDr. Jolene Schillinger,Senior Professor of MathematicsDr. Schillinger’s book, Transformation Discipline:Parenting to Develop Responsible Children, was recentlypresented at the 11th International Conference forRestorative Practices. The book provides solutions forpositive behavior and strong family/communityrelationships. Her second book in this series ontransformative discipline, was publishedin April and was presented in May at a conferencein Vancouver, British Columbia.Martha Andrews Donovan,Professor ofWritingProfessor Donovan’s book ofpoems, Dress Her in Silk, waspublished by Finishing LinePress in May 2009. Hermother’s childhood in India asthe daughter of missionaries,and later, her death fromcancer, are themes explored inthe book. Professor Donovanwas the featured poet of the New Hampshire PoetShowcase earlier this summer. Personally selected byNew Hampshire Poet Laureate, Walter E. Butts,Professor Donovan’s biography and a poem from herbook, Dress Her in Silk, were featured on the web pagesponsored by the New Hampshire State Council onthe Arts. Her essay, “A Cottage of One’s Own: SomeReflections on Intellectual Freedom,” was published inthe February 2009 issue of Bleak House Review and“Harpswell Notes, Part II,” her reflections on growingup on the coast of Maine, appeared in the March 2009issue of Maine Boats, Homes & Harbors.Ali Reza Jalili,Professor of BusinessProfessor Jalili was promoted to full professor andcontinues his post-doctoral studies in accountancy. Heattended the American Economic Association annualmeeting in January and was invited to attend a workshopof the Experimental Economic Association in Atlanta,Georgia in June. Director of the Forum for Islamic andMiddle Eastern Studies at New England College,Professor Jalili organized two presentations on U.S./IranRelations, and has been a guest on New HampshirePublic Radio’s The Exchange and was recently interviewedon WMUR - TV.2324 today FALL ’09

Faculty AccomplishmentsDR. ERIC SIMON DR. JAMES NEWCOMB DR. SUSAN REDDITTWAYNE LESPERANCEMAURA MACNEILDuring the recentpresidential electioncycle, ProfessorLesperancecontributed tomore than 100interviews innewspapers allover the country.Dr. Eric Simon,Associate AdjunctProfessor of BiologyCampbell Essential Biology (4th Edition) and Campbell Essential Biology with Physiology (3rd Edition) by Eric J. Simon,Jane Reece, and Jean Dickey, are being published by Pearson Education (San Francisco, California). Dr. Simon’s expertisein the use of technology to teach biology prompted invitations for presentations at Prince Georges Community College(Maryland), Monroe Community College (New York), Baton Rouge Community College (Louisiana), Ohio StateUniversity (Ohio), and Central Michigan University (Michigan) over the past year.Dr. Susan Redditt,Assistant Professor of EducationDr. Redditt and four students from the College’s education program, travelled to the Dominican Republic in March duringspring break week. The group joined students from New York University, the University of Wisconsin, the University ofWyoming, and the University of Akron, in the Orphanage Outreach program. This service learning project brought them toa rural village to work with children in a public school, a private school, and an orphanage. Their work included teachingEnglish at the schools and building kitchen shelves and digging out tree stumps for a citrus orchard at the orphanage.Alice Patricia Buckner, MHROD, AIP, PHR, Adjunct Faculty,School of Graduate and Professional StudiesProfessor Buckner served as a moderator at the historic Harambe Bretton Woods Symposium II in New Hampshire inApril. The group is an alliance of African students attending colleges and universities in the U.S. and around the world,whose mission is to commit their energies to solving the challenges faced by Sub-Saharan Africa today.Dr. James Newcomb,Assistant Professorof Biology and Health ScienceDr. Newcomb co-authored an article on the neurobiology of nudibranchs (sea slugs) that was published in the May issueof Natural History magazine. He and a group of New England College students were invited to attend the Eastern NewEngland Biological Conference in April where they presented two posters. Their posters addressed the defensive responsesof nudibranchs and the effects of serotonin on locomotion in the nudibranch Melibe leonina.Shawn Hackshaw,Lecturer in MathematicsProfessor Hackshaw has authored a technology guide forcalculators to accompany a popular textbook on statistics.Wayne Lesperance,Associate Professorof Political ScienceProfessor Lesperance’s political commentary has reached anational audience. During the recent presidential electioncycle, Professor Lesperance contributed to more than 100interviews in newspapers all over the country. He wasfeatured five times on the front page of the Boston Globe. InNew Hampshire, he has been a regular contributor to NewHampshire Public Radio’s program, The Exchange, and hasserved as a frequent guest on the program as well as a guesthost. He was a key organizer for both the Congressional andSenate debates held at New England College and is thefounder of the student service group known as CiviCorps.Despite the recent elections, Professor Lesperance is alreadyseeing signs of candidate and media activity around the nextelection cycle.Maura MacNeil,Associate Professor of WritingProfessor MacNeil was a featured poet at Gibson’s Bookstorein Concord, New Hampshire in June. The reading wassponsored by the Poetry Society of New Hampshire. Shewas also a featured reader with Pat Fargnoli, former NewHampshire State Poet Laureate, at the New EnglandCollege MFA reading series in June. In August, Mauraattended a prose workshop lead by the writer Jane Brox atthe Fine Arts Work Center in Provincetown, Massachusetts.Latest in TeachingTechnologyComes to NECOver the past few months, faculty at New England College have beenexploring the many ways to incorporate cutting-edge technology intotheir teaching. Four classrooms in the Center for Educational Innovationand several classrooms in Spaulding Hall have been fitted withActivBoard technology, an interactive instructional tool allowing theintegration of text, images, web, video, and audio content. This 21stcentury technology not only enhances the educational experience of ourstudents but will be used to train education majors in ways to apply thistechnology in their future classroom settings. The ActivBoard initiative ispart of the College’s Preparing Future Educators of America program andis the result of a generous bequest from Dr. William L. Kanenson, whoseson, Ross, graduated from the elementary education program at NEC in1990. “We are so grateful for this wonderful gift,” said Dr. DebraNitschke-Shaw, Professor of Education and Director of TeacherCertification. “Through this technology we have the opportunity toimpact the quality of teaching for current and future generations ofstudents.” The ActivBoard technology in Spaulding Hall was madepossible by funding from theChristian A. Johnson EndeavorFoundation. Faculty at the Collegeand some K-12 educators receivedtraining in ActivBoard technologythis spring and participants inseveral of the College’s K-12partnerships along with four NewEngland College faculty memberswere trained to be trainers of otherK-12 educators and Collegefaculty earlier this summer.PHOTO: DR. LARRY TAYLOR I DR. DEBRA NITSCHKE-SHAW2526 today FALL ’09

The Entrepreneurial Spirit“Our brand is starting tohit in the marketplace andwe’re busier than ever.”“I saw a spark in his eyes every timewe did things that validated him as ahuman being.”THEENTREPRENEURIALSPIRIT AT NECBO LAMON CLASS OF 1996Bo Lamon started his lacrosse apparelbusiness, Lacrossewear, in 2001 from theporch of his apartment in New Jersey. Heand a friend bought athletic clothingwholesale and customized itthemselves. Today, his 10,000square foot facility inFlorida employs 35people and provides acomplete line oflacrosse clothing fromcustom design to manufacturing.Bo played lacrosse at New England College andserved as the team captain in his junior and senioryears. After graduating in 1996, he started workingfor a corporate aviation company. “I was coachinglacrosse at the time and found myself spending moreand more time on lacrosse,” he noted. He left theaviation business and started working for a lacrossecompany. After a year he was ready to start his owncompany.With just an idea for a pair of shorts, a sewing machine,and a seamstress, Bo opened his first 700 square footBO LAMON ‘96 WITH PRESIDENT PERKINSmanufacturing facility in Florida. “I wasn’t content to be themiddle man,” he said. “I wanted to get into the design andmanufacturing side of the business as well.” After a year hemoved to an industrial complex and 1500 square feet. Asanother year passed and the business continued to grow hemoved again to a 5000 square foot facility and finally hiscurrent 10,000 square foot facility.Bo credits his success to his connections in the lacrosse field.“I traveled frequently on business and got to know a lot ofpeople,” he said. “My business is primarily with the people thatI know. The growth has been unbelievable. We are now thelargest lacrosse company in the southeast.”As Bo built Lacrossewear, he also infused that same energyinto promoting the game of lacrosse. “The lacrosse presence inFlorida was pretty small when we first started,” he explained.“We organized different leagues, camps, and clinics, all to tryand build up the game in this area.” Bo continues to playlacrosse in one of the Florida leagues and his team has wonthe state championship in four of the past five years.The current economic downturn has had little effect on Bo’sbusiness. “Satisfying customer needs is what we’re all about,”stated Bo. “Our brand is starting to hit in the marketplace andwe’re busier than ever.”JOSHUA BOYNTONSCHOOL OF GRADUATE AND PROFESSIONAL STUDIESCLASS OF 2006The concept for JoshBoynton’s company,LifeShare, wasbrilliantly simple:provide community-based human services at a fraction ofthe cost of traditional programs. The inspiration – Ron - adevelopmentally disabled adult who lived with Josh and hiswife, Rachel, for many years, is equally heartwarming. Today,the concept and the inspiration have intertwined to create athriving company offering services to clients of all ages andabilities throughout New Hampshire, Maine, Massachusetts,Rhode Island, and Florida.Ron had suffered from spinal meningitis as a child and, as aresult, demonstrated behaviors similar to those of autisticchildren. Through his work with Ron, Josh becameinterested in the social services system available through thestate. And when Ron turned 21 and the school system nolonger provided for his care, Josh began to look at how theseservices could be delivered in the community. “Ron was anamazing individual,” said Josh. “He had never been listenedto. He was frustrated with the type of care he had beenreceiving. People didn’t know how to work with him; howto be with him. I saw a spark in his eyes every time we didthings that validated him as a human being.” With thisknowledge in mind, Josh went to the state with a boldrequest. “I told them I wanted to form a company aroundRon - a company that could provide him with the servicesthat he needed.”“I feel like New England College provided me with theopportunity to experiment and to go out on a limb.”Josh noticed that the creation of art projects was the keyto Ron’s behavioral issues. “Whenever he participated in arthe became more engaged and all his behaviors started to goaway,” he noted. So Josh hired an artist to work with Ronand started an art club in Henniker in a tiny cottage in theparking lot of a local grocery store. The concept caught onand soon an artisans co-op was founded. Students from NewEngland College and artists from the Henniker area started2728 | today FALL ’09

The Entrepreneurial Spiritpersonalized community-based services.LifeShare’s workforce now numbers over300. In addition, Josh has started analternative high school, Soaring High,located at the Manchester airport, forchildren in the juvenile justice system.“It’s been a David and Goliath story,”he notes. “The bricks and mortarinstitutions have been controlling thedelivery of services and we are distinctlyanti-group home and anti-segregation.That makes us somewhat controversial.”But Josh has found a sympathetic ear inthe political establishment. “TheRepublicans like us because we savethem money and the Democrats like usbecause we are socially sensitive.”Josh describes his master’s degreeprogram in non-profit leadership as agreat experience. “I feel like NewEngland College provided me with theopportunity to experiment and to go outon a limb.” When it comes to building abusiness, it was a safe place to practiceon things that were real the next day. Thecohort model is a real benefit. I was ableto sit with my peers and explain, andlearn, and teach, and test out ideas. Itwas a place to get some very healthybusiness support and inspiration to getthrough the hard times.”In fact, Josh has adopted the cohort modelin his own business and uses it to providefoster care training. “People have built insupport – they have others to call on.”Josh’s innovative work in transformingthe delivery of human services has notgone unnoticed. Among the manyhonors he has received are the 2007 “40Under 40” award, the 2009 “25 FutureBusiness Leaders” award, and aproclamation from the Governor of NewHampshire. Governor John Lynch alsonamed Josh to the New HampshireHuman Rights Commission in April.Josh sums up the philosophy that hasbeen the foundation of his success withLifeShare, “All you have to do is listen,share your heart with the person, and therest takes care of itself.”JEFF KANTOR CLASS OF 1968Cupped in his hand is a smallmetal object about the size of apea. “There is enough mercuryin here to pollute a whole lake,”selling an eclectic mix of their originalartworks. “That’s when I realized Ireally appreciated New EnglandCollege and all the students, faculty,and community members whoembraced Ron.”At this point, Josh figured things werepretty well set. Until he realized thatfamilies who were impressed with thework he had done with Ron, were nowcoming to him with requests for theirown individualized programs. “LifeSharewas purely a grass roots organizationthat was focused on civil rights. We werelooking at people for their gifts and theirabilities, not their disabilities. Peoplewant to be included and succeed. Thesystem as it was, was built aroundprotecting individuals. It never exploredtheir possibilities. LifeShare gavethem permission to dream and Iwanted to dream big!”Over the last 13 years, Josh has stayedtrue to his mission to providesaid Jeff Kantor, Class of 1968. These mercury switches, foundon older model cars, will never make it into the eco-system.They are just one of hundreds of parts that Jeff and his 22employees remove from 3000 to 4000 cars each year at theirsalvage yard, Car World, in Candia, New Hampshire. But don’tbother conjuring up any images of oil slicks and eye sores. Thisis a sophisticated, clean, high-tech business complete withcutting-edge reclamation systems that has been at the forefrontof the industry for over 30 years.Jeff got into the salvage business with his college roommateand fraternity brother, Nelson “Jack” Murray after a brief andunsuccessful venture into a sales career in the Boston area.“Jack” knew the used car business and together, the two startedMurray’s Auto Parts in 1970. After seven years, Jeff bought outhis partner and started Car World.He describes himself as the ultimate, and perhaps even theoriginal recycler. Every inch of a car that can be reused, resold,or recycled is processed and inventoried. All the fluids areremoved: gasoline, oil, water, freon, windshield washer fluid,brake fluid, battery fluid, and anti-freeze. In 1986, Car Worldinstalled one of the first oil-water separation units. Jeff heatshis 15,000 square foot warehouse with the oil that he drainsfrom the cars. Every Friday, his employees fill up the tanks ontheir own vehicles with free gasoline that has been reclaimed.And windshield washer fluid sells for 50 cents a gallon.Every useable part is removed, tagged, and inventoried. CarWorld was the 40th company of its type in the world thatcomputerized its inventory. Name any part from any car andJeff can pull up a computer screen and tell you how many hehas, where they are, what the price is, and the mileage of thecar from which it was removed. If he doesn’t have it in stock,another computer screen takes him to the online inventory of3,000 salvage yards across the country. He can have the partshipped in a matter of days.2930 | today FALL ’09

The Entrepreneurial SpiritThe Internet has really changed the way Jeff does business. “Iused to have a limited territory around Manchester,” he said.“But the Internet has really opened things up. Now you have tobe a lot sharper – you’re competing with the rest of the world.”The company does a healthy business on E-Bay and ships allover the world. Jeff even reuses Styrofoam “popcorn,” bubblewrap, and shredded paper to protect the shipments in transit. Forlarger pieces, he purchased a machine that converts cardboardinto mesh that is wrapped around the part to protect it.Car World is all about customer service. “If there’s one thingI’ve learned in this business, it’s not worth having an iratecustomer in your office.” So Jeff ’s employees test every partbefore it leaves the yard and the company has a strict “noreason needed” return policy. Any part they sell has a moneyback or part back warranty. He treats his employees with equalcare. Anyone who works for him receives the same benefits andpay as anyone else. And each employee is trained to cover“I am here to show you that, with yourdegree, you can make it in any business.”several other positions. Five of his employees have workedwith him for 30 years. Understandably, Jeff has been voted“boss of the year” among the many other honors and awards hehas received.Out in the yard, all 23 acres of it, cars are arranged in neat rowsand sorted by manufacturer: Ford, GMC, Honda, Daewoo –the list is inclusive. All signs are printed in both Spanishand English. Go ahead, drive your car down the aisles.You won’t get a flat tire. It’s that well maintained. Jeffhas invested more than $250,000 in land work toensure proper drainage and prevent erosion onthe property. For those who are handy, there isan active “you pull it” section wherecustomers can bring their own tools toremove a part. And at the bottom of agentle incline is the infamous carcrusher. When every useable part has been salvaged, theremaining carcasses are crushed and shipped to Japan, Turkey,South Korea, and Russia where the steel is used to make newcars. Jeff also demonstrates a gentle side to the salvage business.When an errant bird takes up residence in the car crusher, thecrusher is off limits until the babies have grown up and leftthe nest.Nine years ago, when the EPA started to look at high riskindustries, Jeff made a decision to become part of the solutionrather than to buck the trend. As President of the NewHampshire Auto Recyclers, Jeff is a resource for the agenciesthat monitor the salvage industry. He has established excellentworking relationships with OSHA, the EPA, DES, and theDepartments of Labor, Transportation, and Safety. Each yearhe schedules several trips to Washington and has testifiedbefore Congress on many occasions. “We’ve always done thingsproperly,” he notes. “Our Green Yard certification and BestManagement practices are an indication that we havegone far and above what is mandated. By workingwith the government and various agencies, we cancreate legislation together that promotes the salvagebusiness and protects the environment.”Jeff came to New England College to study business. “I alwaysknew I had potential but my GPA was low in high school.”After about a year and a half, Jeff dropped out and joined theArmy. At the encouragement of the dean of students, he cameback to NEC and finished his degree. “I am here to show youthat, with your degree, you can make it in any business. Thereare three things you need to be successful because you are notgoing to get it for nothing. You need to be smart. You need towork hard and put in the hours. And you need just a little bitof luck.”NEC STUDENTS DEMONSTRATEA FLAIR FOR THE ENTREPRENEURIALThere’s nothing like putting your education into action.After all, that is what the New England College experienceis all about. This winter, students from Professor CindiNadelman’s Internet Marketing class decided to put theireducation to the test. Turning to their professors and friends,the students collected used textbooks, novels, VHS tapes andCDs, built their own website, and started selling. Voila! Theentrepreneurial spirit is alive and well.The students had a number of objectives in mind when theystarted the company. With the high cost of textbooks, and astressed out economy, students were looking for ways to savesome money. According to Professor Nadelman, the companydoesn’t compete with the NEC bookstore which also sells usedbooks. “The bookstore can only sell the most recent editions oftextbooks,” she said. “We will carry earlier editions where thereare subtle changes in copy and a few updated pictures, but allthe content is still there, and we can sell the book at ahuge savings.”The list of inventory on the Pilgrim Used Books website isextensive, numbering well over 400 items. The most populartextbook subjects are business and economics and computersand the internet. But if you are a fiction lover, into humorand games, or looking for religion or spirituality, they’ve gotyou covered.Students were also interested in recycling books that mightotherwise find their way into landfills. “This was a greatopportunity for faculty members to clean out their offices, dosome recycling, and donate to a great cause,” she said.All profits from the startup company were donated to studentscholarship programs at the College. Once again, benefittingstudents by reducing their costs, this time the target wastuition. Their initial goal was to make $1,000 over the springsemester. They made their goal and then some, with the firstprofits going to the New England College Alumni Fund.Professor Nadelman sees the company as a viable business withpotential to grow. “We are looking to keep the business goingwith student interns from the business division,” she explained.“Our initial success is a good indication of the need forthis service.”Pilgrim Used Books is accepting donations of used textbooksin good condition. For information, contact Professor CindiNadelman at cnadelman@nec.edu or visit their website atwww.pilgrimusedbooks.com.3132 | today FALL ’09

Class NotesUSA YOUTH TEAM AT ‘08 BELARUSGAMES. ADULT SUPERVISORS STEVEEDWARDS (LEFT) AND COL. JAMESTILLE (WITH UMBRELLA); TEAMLEADERS DAVE TILE (REAR-LEFT)AND DR. ROB GOUGELET (REAR-RIGHT) U.S. STUDENT DELEGATIONBEHIND FLAG.HONORING OUR VETERANSNew England College was founded to provide for the educational needs of the veterans ofWorld War II. As we look for ways to honor the many men and women of NEC who haveserved in the U.S. military, we take this opportunity to profile William Delano, Class of 1981.William Delano ’81 retired from the U.S. Marine Corps after a distinguished service of 23 years.Early in his career he flew the UH-1N “Huey” helicopter from assignments in California andoverseas. For four years he was assigned to Helicopter Marine Squadron One and flew as a “MarineOne” pilot for President Bill Clinton. He was stationed in Okinawa, Japan and served as the AirOfficer at III MEF. His final assignment was in San Diego, California where he flew the CitationV light business jet for VIPs from MCAS Miramar. After retirement he worked for a chartercompany and flew a Hawker 700 medium business jet and was promoted to Director of Operations.He currently works for the Navy Region Southwest as a senior planner in the operationsdepartment. Bill’s wife, Beth “Becker” Delano, graduated from New England College in 1983. Bethis a vice president with a construction lending and management company in Coronado, California.1969James V. Bibbo III ’69 released hisfirst book, Fiasco Farm, published byVantage Press. It is the story of amiddle-aged educator who moves toNew Hampshire to pursue his lifelongdream of farming and raising animals.1974Tom Chesney ’74 paid a visit to theNEC campus in February 2009 todiscuss his 25-year experience inHollywood special effects. Tom hasworked on dozens of films including:No Country for Old Men, The Man WhoWasn’t There, Inspector Gadget, Men inBlack, and Waterworld.1975Leigh Podgorski ’75 is the founderof Under the Hill Productions and hasbeen working as an actress, writer,director, producer, and teacherin the theatre for more than25 years. Her plays have beenproduced in Los Angeles andNew York and sheis the author of severalaward-winning screenplays.1977The wedding of Hillary Swenson,daughter of Karen Sylvester Swenson’76 and Robert Swenson, Jr. ’77 wasattended by several NEC alumni.Pictured in the photo are: Top - left toright - Preston Hoffman ’77, WilliamLaCapra ’77, Dr. Jeffrey Harris ’78,Christoper Littell ’77, Sue Harris, andMarilyn Littell. Bottom - left to right- Robin Hoffman, Robert Swenson Jr.’77, Karen Sylvester Swenson ’76,Judy Orrall LaCapra ’79 was marriedon August 23, 2008 in Falmouth,Massachusetts.Harold M. Tanner ’77 published hislatest book, China: A History, in March2009. The book, published by HackettPublishing Company, is a one-volumehistory of China, from earliest timesto present. Harold is currently at theUniversity of North Texas in theDepartment of History.1979Jim Doremus ’79 and G ’98 wasnamed Executive Director of theConcord Family YMCA. Jim beganhis new position in February 2009after serving as the CEO of the WhiteBirch Community Center in Henniker,New Hampshire.1989Mark Sullivan ’89 joined the BabsonCapital Global Business Unit in thegroup’s sales team after a number ofyears in public funds and Taft-Hartleymarketing. He will be based in LosAngeles, California.David Tille ’89 served as the programleader for the first U.S. youthdelegation ever to participate in theUNH-Partners for Peace Young FireFighters and Rescuers Rally. Now inits sixth year, the rally was held in aresort facility on Lake Naroch, Belarusin September 2008, and included fivestudents from New Hampshire.Participating countries, includedBelarus, Ukraine, Russia, Serbia,Poland, Azerbaijan, Latvia, Lithuania,Germany, Switzerland, and the U.S.1993Garrett A. Pierce ’93, announces thebirth of Genevieve Annie Pierce onApril 29, 2009. The baby, who arrivedon her actual due date, weighed 7pounds and 8 ounces. Wife, Aileen,and baby, Genna, are doing fine.1996Rand Neeves ’96 and Charlotte WadeNeeves ’96 welcomed twin girls onJanuary 24, 2008.1997S. Alexandra Zielke Picard ’97announces the birth of MeganAlexandra Picard, born on May 24,2009 weighing 8 lbs. 2 oz. andmeasuring 20-1/2”.3334 | today FALL ’09

Class Notes19682000James R. Dozois ’00 and Kristin LeighFisher were married at GooseberryBeach in Newport, Rhode Island on July19, 2008. Jim received his degree fromNEC in communications and isemployed by Independent ManufacturersSales Group. Kristin, a graduate ofAssumption College, is employed atForest City Management. The couplelives in Providence, Rhode Island.Moriha Maloney Aronowitz ’00received her master’s degree in schoolcounseling from Saint Joseph Collegein West Hartford, Connecticut.2001Erin Brooks ’01, and her husband,Jarrod Brooks ’00, had a baby boy,Connor Jason Brooks, on December 8,2008, weighing 7 lbs. 5 oz. Erin is astudent mentor with the PathwaysProgram at New England College.2004Sarah Elizabeth Lindberg ’04 ofWarwick, New York, was married toChristopher Roger Cooke on June 21,2008, at the Warwick UnitedMethodist Church. The bride earnedher bachelor’s degree in social work andis currently teaching at the RodieYWCA Daycare Center in UpperSaddle River, New Jersey. Her husbandreceived a bachelor’s degree in financialeconomics from Saint Anselm Collegeand is employed as a financial systemsconsultant for Linedata Services inHackensack, New Jersey.Gina DePerry Blair ’04 was married toAdam Blair on May 2, 2009 at St. Mary'sChurch in Stonington, Connecticut. Thereception was held at The Towers inNarragansett, Rhode Island.2007Amy Storthz ’07, G ’08 received hermaster of education degree from NewEngland College in 2008. She hasbeen working with preschool childrenin Houston, Texas and will have herown classroom in the fall.2008Ashleigh Goyette ’08 announces thebirth of her son, Ethan Douglas Hart,on Tuesday, December 9, 2008. Heweighed 8 lbs. 7 oz. First timegrandma, Lisa Statchen, is employedat New England College in theFinance Department.OBITUARIES - ALUMNI1950George and Betty Boucher – weddingday in the Israel Sack Room onThanksgiving Day – 11/28/46George Boucher ’50 died November19, 2008, at the age of 81. Aftergraduating from NEC in 1950, he wasrecalled to active duty, and he retired in1971 as a special agent and polygraphexaminer with the Office of SpecialInvestigation, USAF.1956Allan M. Davis ’56 passedaway on February 4, 2008.1957Ronald Sherman Howard ’57passed away on June 10, 2009.1959Robert D. Porretta ’59 passedaway on December 4, 2008.Paul M. Nemiccolo ’59 passedaway on February 6, 2009.1962George J. Kilgen, Jr. ’62 passedaway on December 30, 2008.1966Dr. Joseph D. Giardina ’66 passedaway on November 18, 2008.1967John D. ( Jack) Tent ’67 passedaway on December 21, 2008.Marilyn Schmidt Russell ’68 wifeof Peter Russell ’71 passed away onNovember 28, 2008.1978Bruce H. Horton ’78 passedaway on March 26, 2009.1979Stephen F. Heller ’79 passedaway on February 4, 2009.1980Patricia J. (Bartis) Mandravelis ’80,passed away on March 13, 2009.1986Tracy Kayser Hedberg ’86 passedaway in June 2009.1993David B. Robar ’93 passed away onMay 24, 2009.3536 | today FALL ’09

Class NotesFACULTY AND STAFFFRIENDS OF NECStefan Ehrlich passed away on September5, 2008. Mr. Ehrlich taught mathematicsand computer science at NEC.Dr. William G. Ellis, President ofNew England College from 1995-1997 passed away on March 3, 2009.He is survived by his wife, Nancy.Clarence L. “Fitchie” Fitch passedaway on April 25, 2009. Fitchie wasthe first basketball coach at NewEngland College in 1946. He was alsoa Henniker selectman from 1947 to1952 and was a member of the firedepartment for 34 years.Barbara C. Hayden passed awayon June 8, 2009. Barbara taughtelementary education at NEC formany years.Joseph W. Jolin, passed away onAugust 17, 2008. Mr. Jolin was theDirector of Security at New EnglandCollege for many years.Professor Taylor H. Loop, passedaway February 13, 2009. He had been aprofessor of geology at NEC for 24 years.Janet Talbot Whipple Morrisonpassed away on May 30, 2009. Janethad been a nurse at the New EnglandCollege Health Center for a numberof years.Peggy T. O’Connell, wife of Dr.William R. O’Connell, Jr. who served asPresident of the College from 1985-1995, passed away at the age of 73. Asthe first lady of the College, Mrs.O’Connell received an Honorary AlumniAward in 1992 and was an HonoraryDegree recipient in 1995.Doris E. Clement, mother of NECtrustee and former HennikerPharmacy owner, Joe Clement, passedaway on April 4, 2009. Doris and herhusband were married in 1936, andspent their entire married life asresidents of Henniker. She led anactive life, working as a bookkeeper atHenniker Handle and FMCCorporation, and ended with herretirement from the New EnglandCollege Library at age 70.37

Office of Public Information98 Bridge StreetHenniker, NH 03242www.nec.eduNON PROFIT ORG.US POSTAGEPAIDMANCHESTER NHPERMIT #197THEGALLERYAT NEW ENGLAND COLLEGEIMAGE AS METAPHOR:PAINTINGS BY TOM BLACKWELLIn October, The Gallery at New England College will host “Image as Metaphor”metaphorical paintings by the world-renowned Photorealist Tom Blackwell. The exhibitwill run from October 3 to November 13.Photorealism, a term coined by New York art dealer Louis Meisel, originated in the midtwentiethcentury, and replicates on the painted surface the appearance of photographs—people, objects, and scenes depicted with such naturalism that the paintings resemblephotographs. In addition to creating a painted photograph of the image, Photorealism alsoincorporates effects of photography such as overexposure and degrees of focus.In Blackwell’s “Image as Metaphor,” he uses his Photorealist background to create worksthat are allegorical in perspective. He addresses such themes as the passage of time (TheTime Painting shown right) and the continuity that runs though human history. Theselarge, dramatic paintings are rich in symbolism and the possibilities for interpretation.Blackwell lives and paints in New York. His most recent solo exhibitions prior to coming toNew England College include the Patrice Trigano Gallery in Paris and the Brauer Museumof Art in Indiana. The Louis K. Meisel Gallery in New York represents him.The work of artist and New England Collegefaculty member Peter Granucci was featuredin The Gallery this fall. Granucci’s large nudepaintings and several drawings hungthroughout The Gallery this September.