InSight: Rivier
Academic Journal
Volume 12, Number 1, Spring 2016
THIS FRAGILE WORLD
TABLE OF CONTENTS [pdf]
Editor’s Note, by Vladimir V. Riabov, Editor
Associate Editors and Editorial Board
Reviewers for April 2015 – April 2016
RIVIER PERSPECTIVES
Gateways to Community and Faith: Rivier’s Gateway Projects reflect the University’s Catholic heritage, by Michelle Marrone
Bridging the Miles: Fostering growth through academic and cultural exchange, by Michelle Marrone
Rivier University to Celebrate Technology and the Humanities at 81st Commencement
RESEARCH & SCHOLARSHIP
The Science-Religion Debate as Seen on Television: Cosmos, Bones and The X-Files, by John C. Caiazza, Department of Philosophy
Something Better: An Experience of Interpersonal Exchange, by Kuo-Pin Lin, Dartmouth College
Women in Public Office: What influences women to enter political life? By Kathy L. DesRoches, Manchester Community College
Normative Perceptions of Peer Substance Use and Party-Related Behaviors, by Justin Shepherd, Karen Meteyer, Kathryn Bruzios, Jeta Pol, and Mark Charpentier, M.S. Program in Clinical Psychology
Divided Attention in 140 characters: Social Networking Breeds Source Error, by Christina Graziano, M.S. Program in Experimental Psychology, and Jerome L. Rekart, Southern New Hampshire University
Optimal Strategies for Finding Maximum, by Devin D. Gent, B.A. Program in Mathematics
CHF Clinics: Benefits, Models, Utilization, and Patient Compliance, by Lauren M. Stacy, M.S. Program in Nursing
CREATIVE WORK
ART EXHIBITIONS
“Figures of Grace: the Art of Sylvia Nicolas” (September 28 – November 20, 2015)
“Music on View” (February 8 – April 13, 2016)
PHOTOGRAPHY
Exploring Scotland, by Seth Osher, London, United Kingdom
THEATER
Rivier Theater Company presents: “Laugh out Loud (Cry Quietly)” (November 20 – November 21, 2015)
IN MEMORIAM
A tribute to Dr. William Farrell, 11th President of Rivier
RIVIER PROFILES
Scott M. Fields, New Vice President for Finance and Administration, joins Rivier University
Rivier University Welcomes Dr. Susan Langlois as New Dean of Arts and Sciences
Building Healthier Communities: Judi O’Hara, CAGS, MS, RN, CNE, by Patricia Garrity
A Passion of Service: Bianca Ciuffredo, by Michelle Marrone
Empowering Others to Effect Positive Change: Keeva Davis, B.A.,’00, by Michelle Marrone
Board of Trustees Welcomes New Members
RIVIER NEWS
Making News: The Latest News from Rivier Faculty and Staff (from Rivier Today, Fall 2015)
A Tribute to Leadership and Service: Rivier University President’s Circle event honors Nashua Mayor Donnalee Lozeau
Rivier University students attend Harvard National Model United Nations Conference
New Bachelor’s Degree in Biotechnology Announced at Rivier
Test-Optional Policy Expands Educational Access
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