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Academic Journal
Volume 2, Number 1, Spring 2006
SECOND ISSUE
TABLE OF CONTENTS [pdf]
Editor’s Note, by Vladimir V. Riabov, Editor-in-Chief
Associate Editors and Editorial Board
Reviewers for November 2005 – April 2006
RIVIER PERSPECTIVES
Our Heritage: A Launching Pad, (Heritage Day presentation, January 31, 2006), by Tracy Schier, Boston College, Rivier College Board of Trustees
Play Your Flute, (Rivier Scholars Convocation speech, March 18, 2006), by Sheli Petersen, Department of Arts
RESEARCH & SCHOLARSHIP
And Justice for All: Aligning the Goals of the Academy and Brown v. the Board of Education, by Albert DeCiccio, Academic Dean
Social Studies for the Aughties: A Look Back and a Look Ahead, by Charles L. Mitsakos, Division of Education
The Culturally Competent Professor: Our Role in Creating Community, by Carol A. Langelier, Division of Education
The Importance of Recognizing Subcultures and Multiple Oppressions in Culturally Competent Mental Health Practice, by Jill Leppanen Lerner, Division of Education
From M’Naghten to Yates – Transformation of the Insanity Defense in the United States – Is It Still Viable? by Carol Rolf, Department of History, Law, and Political Science
Towards Using Online Portfolios in Computing Courses, by Bryan Higgs and Mihaela Sabin, Department of Mathematics and Computer Science
Challenging Projects and Virtual Labs in Web-Enhanced Networking Technology Classes, by Vladimir V. Riabov, Department of Mathematics and Computer Science
Automated Music Composition: An Expert Systems Approach, by John Dion, Department of Mathematics and Computer Science
Software Reliability Estimations/Projections, Cumulative and Instantaneous, by David Dwyer, BAE Systems
An Overview of Voice over IP, by Ajay Kumar, Department of Mathematics and Computer Science
An Overview of Broadband over Power Line, by Bruce R. Trull, Department of Mathematics and Computer Science
The Efficacy of a Novel Quartenary Ammonium Foot Spray (NQAFS) against Foot Odor Causing Microorganisms, by Susan E. Barbaro and Jimmy A. Symonds, Department of Biology
Potential for Intrinsic Biodegradation of Methyl Tert-Butyl Ether (MTBE) in the Unconfined Aquifer Underlying the Dover National Test Site, Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, by Susan E. Barbaro, Department of Biology
LIVING THE MISSION
Yo No Comprende God, by Howard S. Muscott, Division of Education
On a Mission from God: Photographs from the 2005 and 2006 Mary Queen of Peace Parish Mission Trips to Honduras, by Howard S. Muscott, Division of Education
CREATIVE WORK
POETRY
Flight, by Emily Shaffer, writer
Wedding Day, by Emily Shaffer, writer
FICTION
The Bone People, by Julia Osher, writer
PHOTOGRAPHY
Landscapes of Honduras, by Howard S. Muscott, Division of Education
The Spring Pool: Illustration to Robert Frost’s poem, “Spring Pools”, by Vladimir V. Riabov, Department of Mathematics and Computer Science
Madawaska Lake, Maine, by Eric Drouart, Division of Business Administration
RIVIER PROFILES
Chris Mattise: Teaching Peace, by Lucie Bryar, Office of College Relations
Rivier Honors Three Very Deserving Graduates with the Sister Madeleine of Jesus Award, by Karen Cooper, Office of College Relations
Susan Gately: Lessons Learned from Antiguan Experience, by Lucie Bryar, Office of College Relations
Maria Matarazzo: Teaching Tomorrow’s Trumps, by Kathi Vieser Bianco, freelance writer
Hiroko Nishimura: From Tokyo to Nashua and Back (International Journalist brings a Multicaltural Perspective to her Work), by Kathi Vieser Bianco, freelance writer
Andrew Gersten and Elizabeth “Betsy” Korn: Rivier professor and alumna bring advances to school counseling in Nashua, by Lucie Bryar, Office of College Relations
Rebecca Coonradt and Alecia Colassi: The Many Faces of Hope (Students learn life lessons from Casa Trip), by Lucie Bryar, Office of College Relations
RIVIER NEWS
Annual Event: “Rivier Scholars Convocation” (March 18, 2006), by Albert DeCiccio, Academic Dean
Mission Series (Academic Year 2005-2006), by Mary Ellen McGuire, Campus Ministry
Senior Honors Thesis Presentations (Spring 2006), by Paul A. Lizotte, Department of English and Communications
Rivier Nursing Honor Society, by Denise Baxter, Division of Nursing
A Message of Hope and Challenge: Author Tracy Kidder Inspires Students to Follow Example of Harvard Doctor, by Lucie Bryar, Office of College Relations
Juggling Busy Schedules and Academic Goals Just Got Easier: Rivier College Adds New Online Classes, by Lucie Bryar, Office of College Relations
East Meets West on the Rivier Campus: Tibetan Monks Build Intricate Sand Mandala in Memorial Hall, by Karen Cooper, Office of College Relations
Humanities Lecture Series (1999 – 2005), by Martin Menke, Department of History, Law, and Political Science
Mathematics and Computer Science Lecture Series (2006), by Vladimir V. Riabov, Department of Mathematics and Computer Science
Professional Seminar in Computer Science (Spring 2006), by Vladimir V. Riabov, Department of Mathematics and Computer Science
Exhibition: “Minding The Mystery” in the Rivier College Art Gallery (Spring 2006), by Sr. Theresa Couture, Department of Arts
The Plays the Thing: Rivier Theater Company Prepares for Fall Production, by Lucie Bryar, Office of College Relations
New Scholarship Honors the Life and Accomplishments of Margaret Quill Flynn, by Jennifer Liskow, Development Office
Rivier College Launches New Website, by Karen Cooper, Office of College Relations
Rivier College Website Earns Statewide Award, by Karen Cooper, Office of College Relations
News from Rivier Today, Fall 2005
News from Rivier Today, Spring 2006
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