InSight: Rivier
Academic Journal
Volume 17, Number 1, Fall 2022
CELEBRATING RIVIER’S HERITAGE
TABLE OF CONTENTS [pdf]
Editor’s Note, by Vladimir V. Riabov, Editor
Associate Editors and Editorial Board
Reviewers for January 2021 – December 2022
RIVIER’S HERITAGE
A Saint Among Us: Honoring Marie Rivier’s Sainthood, by Michelle Marrone
90th Anniversary Display Celebrates Rivier’s Proud History
FROM OUR ARCHIVE:
Reflections on Blessed Anne-Marie Rivier and the Mission of Rivier College, by Eric Drouart, a former colleague from the Division of Business Administration
Celebrating 75 Years: a Look at Rivier’s Roots, by Jennifer J. Liskow, a former colleague from the Office of Marketing & Communications
The Story of Rivier’s Legacy Continues, by Jennifer J. Liskow, a former colleague from the Office of Marketing & Communications
RIVIER PERSPECTIVES
Ceremony Celebrates the Reimagining of Sylvia Trottier Hall
Technology and Innovation, by Michelle Marrone
Construction Begins on Rivier Village
RESEARCH & SCHOLARSHIP
FACULTY-STUDENT RESEARCH
Scientific Advances: NH-INBRE Faculty-Student Research
Macrophage-Derived Extracellular Ribonucleic Acid Influences Inflammatory Profile of Macrophages in Dose-Dependent Manner, by Allison Alton ‘22, Brian Patenaude, and Tatiana Jones, Department of Biology
FIRST ARTICLE
MQTT - How it Works, by Rebecca S. Goodrich, M.S. in Computer Information Systems Program
ESSAY
“Dominion” and Our Ecological Crisis, by Sr. Lucille C. Thibodeau, pm, Professor Emerita of English
PEDAGOGY
Welcoming International Students Back Through a Learner-Centered Approach, by Rita L. Naughton, Institute of Language Education, Southern New Hampshire University
COMPUTER APPLICATIONS: NUMERICAL ALGORITHMS
Modeling the Lorenz System’s Chaotic Behavior, by Vladimir V. Riabov, Department of Mathematics and Computer Science
Numerical Simulation of Gas Injection, by Vladimir V. Riabov, Department of Mathematics and Computer Science
FACULTY SPEAKER SERIES
Dr. Cheryl Maykel, “The Role of the School Psychologist in Promoting Wellness” (March 30, 2021)
Dr. Nicole Loring, “Corruption, COVID, and a Coup d’état: What’s Happening in Myanmar” (October 21, 2021)
Dr. Mary Welsh, “Weaving Your Story Forward Using Positive Reflection” (November 9, 2021)
Dr. Tatiana Jones, “No Two Immune Responses Are Alike!” (February 15, 2022)
Prof. Sarah Phillips, “Was It a Dash or Dollop? Sometimes or Often? The Assessment of Diet and Physical Activity in Children” (April 13, 2022)
Dr. Angela Mousseau, “Understanding and Cultivating Well-Being” (October 20, 2022)
Dr. Mark Meehan, “Transforming Hearts and Minds: The Role of Literature in the Business Classroom” (November 16, 2022)
CREATIVE WORK
ART EXHIBITIONS
“News from the Art Gallery”: The Exhibit “MINdING THE DEEP” (March 29 – April 29, 2021), by Sr. Theresa Couture, pm, Director of the Art Gallery
“Les Santos” - French Folk Art of Provence (October 25 – November 23, 2021)
“Luba Lukova: Designing Justice” (January 31 – March 3, 2022)
“Myths & Mechanics”: The Painting of William Cheever Turner (March 21 – April 28, 2022)
“The Woods Wrap Around Us”: Monoprints and Encaustic Paintings by Loretta CR Hubley (September 26 – November 3, 2022)
“Circles of Wonder”: Christmas Crèche Figures from Around the World (December 1 – December 12, 2022)
RIVIER PROFILES
Honoring Visionary Leadership and Dedicated Service: The Honorable Joseph Laplante
Honoring a Lifetime of Achievement: Kathleen Sughrue Conole ‘70 and Cheryl Cummings ‘70
2022 Sister Madeleine of Jesus Award Recipients: Linda Trafton Fraser ’72/’88G and Catherine Eames ’81
Making a Difference: Anna Molettieri, by Michelle Marrone
Making a Difference: Dr. Sabrina Rando ’07, by Michelle Marrone
Alumni Spotlight: Matt Blair ’09/’11G
Alumni Spotlight: Kyla Nieder ’14
IN MEMORIAM
Rivier Remembers Sister Theresa Lawrence, pm, Class of 1957
Rivier Remembers Sister Janice Perrault, pm, Class of 1966
RIVIER NEWS
Davis Educational Foundation Grant Enhances Student Success
Memorial Scholarship Honors Rivier’s 30-year Chaplain
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