InSight: Rivier
Academic Journal
Volume 10, Number 2, Fall 2014
THE LEARNING COMMONS
TABLE OF CONTENTS [pdf]
Editor’s Note, by Vladimir V. Riabov, Editor
Associate Editors and Editorial Board
Reviewers for April 2014 – November 2014
RIVIER PERSPECTIVES
Gateways to Faith and Community: The Gateway Projects transform the Rivier campus
A Beacon of Faith: The University celebrates the Renovation of Resurrection Chapel with blessing and dedication ceremony
Collaborate, Achieve, Lead: The Learning Commons fosters students’ achievement in a collaborative learning environment
RESEARCH & SCHOLARSHIP
The Transition to College of First Generation Freshmen, by Lauren M. Marsden, Ed.D. Program in Leadership and Learning
A Formal Literature Review of the Virtual Lifetime Electronic Record Exchange, by Michael M. Bichrest, Ed.D. Program in Leadership and Learning
Reaching Each Child, by Marcy A. Winer, M. Ed. Program in Early Childhood Education
Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy and the Future of Football, by Jennifer M. Bowers, B.A. Program in Psychology
Google™ Project Loon, by Soujanya Katikala, M.S. Program in Computer Information Systems
CREATIVE WORK
ART EXHIBITIONS
The Sculpted Figure: Featuring Castings from the Historic Caproni Collection (September 22 – November 19, 2014), by Sr. Theresa Couture, Department of Art
Project R5 – A Visual Arts Seminar and Studio
IN MEMORIAM
Sister Adrienne Beauregard, pm, Leaves behind a Lasting Legacy for the Sisters of the Presentation of Mary and Rivier University
Rivier Mourns the Loss of Sister Gloria Lemieux, pm, a Former President of Rivier
Rivier Mourns the Loss of Dr. Tracy Schier, Dedicated Alumna and Member of the Board of the Trustees
RIVIER PROFILES
Rivier University’s President, Sister Paula Marie Buley, IHM, Joins NH Charitable Foundation Board of Directors
Dr. Mark Meehan Honored with Coolidge Fellowship
Jennifer Bowers ’16: Two Coasts – One Goal, by Michelle Marrone
Growth through Continuous Change Keeps Namrata Khaitan ‘14G a Step Ahead, by Michelle Marrone
Assistant Professor Susan Feeney: Innovating for Better Outcomes, by Michelle Marrone
Dr. Gregory Kivenzor Was Interviewed by Anda News, a Peruvian Marketing Magazine
Dr. Vladimir Riabov – A Man with a Mission, by Michelle Marrone
Impacting the Future: Linda Brodeur ’82, 01G, by Patricia Garrity
Michael Croatti ‘09G: Nice Guys Finish First, by Michelle Marrone
Alumnus and Business Executive Aaron C. Dufoe Joins Rivier University’s Board of Trustees
RIVIER NEWS
Making News: The Latest News from Rivier Faculty and Staff (from Rivier Today, Spring & Fall 2014)
Rivier University Recognizes the Impact of Transformational Service at 79th Commencement (May 10, 2014)
The Graduate Hooding Ceremony (May 8, 2014)
The Baccalaureate Mass and Undergraduate Hooding Ceremony (May 9, 2014)
The Pinning Ceremony, Nursing (May 7, 2014)
Academic Convocation (September 2, 2014)
Rivier University Establishes Teaching and Learning Partnerships with Universities in China
Rivier University Awarded Federal Nursing Grant of up to $930,000
Coaching for Career Success: A new mentoring program connects alumni and current students
First Transformative Learning Conference Highlights Impact of Global Research and Service Learning
Rivier University Launches New Supply Chain Management and Project Management Degrees
New Master of Public Health Degree Addresses Public Health and Safety Challenges
First Dr. Jamison Gilder Hoff Leadership Award Recognizes Leadership and Service
Poor (in) Democracy: A Poverty Research Tour on Greyhound Bus (October 21, 2014), by Daniel Weeks, Open Democracy
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