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Late Breaking Stories~2001-2002
Phone: 401.341.3120
e-mail:psychology@salve.edu
| May 20, 2002, Newport, RI : Twenty-three students received their BA's in psychology this year and one psychology graduate obtained his Master of Arts in Administration of Justice. The Class of 2002 is listed in the table below:
| Class of 2002 |
| Rachel Antoine Abi Aad |
Heather Lynn Kirby |
| Melissa Lynn Baird |
Katharine E. Manning |
| Brian William Becker |
Jennifer Lyn McKay |
| Megan Marie Buckley |
Kamila Pawerova |
| Diane Cabral |
Meaghan Sarah Quinn |
| Elsa Milena Cardona |
Erin Reilley |
| David Matthew Creedon |
Meghan Elizabeth Schauble |
| Bethany J. Dalpe |
Gregory Paul Schnabel |
| Natasha Alexina Fredericks |
Michael John Tarasenko |
| Nicole Renee Gendreau |
Laura Valcourt |
| Noëlle Shirley Gray |
Alison Margaret Vitali |
| Jennifer L. Kelly |
Matthew James Jardine |
| Summa Cum Laude | Magna Cum Laude |
Cum Laude | M.S. Degree |
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| May 20, 2002, Newport, RI : Brian Becker(2002), senior psychology major(photo below) had the distinction of being the Valedictorian for the Class of 2002, Summa Cum Laude.
Furthermore, Dr. Paula J. Martasian, finishing her third year at Salve, was chosen by the student body
to be the recipient of this year's Teacher of the Year award.
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May 19, 2002, Newport, RI : The university held its annual awards ceremony on May 18th under the big tent on the Cliff Walk. Psychology was well represented this year as the table below demonstrates. We wish to congratulate all of our graduates for their accomplishments.
| Award Recipients, Class of 2002 |
| Brian Becker |
Valedictorian |
| Brian Becker |
Psychology Department Award |
| Kamila Pawerova |
Psychology Department Award |
| Heather Kirby |
VIA Program Award |
| Heather Kirby |
Sigma Phi Sigma |
| Melissa Baird |
Senior Service Award |
| Nicole Gendreau |
Psychology Club Award |
| Megan Buckley |
Who's Who Among College & University Students |
| Bethany Dalpe |
Who's Who Among College & University Students |
| Jennifer Kelly |
Alpha Mu Alpha |
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| April 25, 2002, Newport, RI : On April 24th, at 4:00pm, the Department of Psychology held its second annual Psi Chi ~The National Honor Society in Psychology induction ceremony. Over 30 people attended including students, parents, and friends. Dr. Stephen L. Trainor, Dean of Undergraduate Studies, also attended. Dr. Anthony A. Walsh, Dr. Paula J. Martasian, Brian Becker(2002), Nicole Gendreau(2002), and Heather Kirby(2002) conducted the event. In attendance to formally be admitted to the society and our local chapter and to sign the Chapter Registry were: Julie F. Brennan, Jaime Lyn Burns, Eileen P. Carroll,
Jennifer SueAnne Cole, Keri Lyn Figueiredo, Kathryn Rose Imbrescia, Aya Ito , Lisa Marie McKinnon, Stephanie L. Paquet, Jason M. Paquette, Lindsey Jane Taggart, and Alexandra Lee White.
Following the induction, officers were elected for the next academic year(see photo left). Refreshments were serverd and a good time was had by all.
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April 12, 2002, Newport, RI : The department is pleased to announce that the the following students have qualified for membership in Psi Chi ~The National Honor Society in Psychology. Induction into the Salve Regina Chapter will take place on April 24th, 2002 in a ceremony in Ochre Court. Congratulations to them all. They are: Julie F. Brennan ~ Jaime Lyn Burns ~ Eileen P. Carroll
Jennifer SueAnne Cole ~ Keri Lyn Figueiredo
Kathryn Rose Imbrescia ~ Aya Ito ~ Kevin C. Linskey
Jaclyn Gildea Mark ~ Lisa Marie McKinnon
Stephanie L. Paquet ~ Jason M. Paquette
Lindsey Jane Taggart ~ Alexandra Lee White
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April 3, 2002, Newport, RI : Brian Becker(2002), senior psychology major, had the honor of being on the formal program of the Eastern Psychological Association annual convention held from March 7th to March 10th in Boston, Massachusetts. His research findings which were presented there grew out of an independent study over several semesters with Dr. Arthur Frankel. Brian's "poster session" entitled The Effects Gender and Mood on Risk-Taking Helping was very well received. Several other psychology majors from Salve including Brendon Ristaino also attended. It is not an easy task to get on the formal annual program of an organization the size of EPA so we are all quite proud of Brian's achievement.
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| April 3, 2002, Newport, RI : The Department of Psychology is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Shelia O'Brien Quinn to commence in the Fall Semester, 2002. Dr. Quinn, who is presently teaching at Providence College, has a B.A. from Providence College, a M.Ed. from Temple University, and an M.A. and Ph.D. from the University of Rhode Island. Dr. Quinn will be teaching our Child Development course in the Fall, 2002 and a new course for us in one of her specialty areas, viz., The Psychology of Language.
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| In addition to her years of teaching experience, Dr. Quinn brings a rich background in community settings where psychological principles are applied directly to the amelioration of human problems. She has been a Special Education Advocate for the state of Rhode Island; a Research Associate with the Spina Bifada Association; a School Psychologist in the Connecticut Public Schools(1986-1998); and a Special Education Teacher for the Trudeau Center in Warwick, RI. We are delighted to have her join us here at Salve Regina University and look forward to her making a valuable and unique contribution to our undergraduate program. |
| April 3, 2002, Newport, RI : The Department of Psychology announces with a profound sense of sadness the retirement of Dr. Caroline Salvatore at the end of the current academic year. Dr. Salvatore, who has been a member of the department since the mid-1970s, expressed the wish to spend more time with her family especially her grand children, catch up on her reading, and relax. We are fortunate, however, to be able to add that she will continue, from time to time, to teach for us on a part-time basis and will do so beginning this fall when she will teach the Advanced General Psychology and Brain and Behavior classes for us. We all wish her well with the hope that the wonderful leisure she is about to acquire will be rejuvenating.
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November 26, 2001, Newport, RI : Laura Valcourt(2002), psychology major, dean’s list student, and member of our honor society, Psi Chi, has recently broken Salve’s all-time women’s tennis singles record by her 55 wins achieved during her career at Salve. We see her here on Salve’s tennis courts. 
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 | October 17, 2001, Newport, RI : Seventeen psychology majors achieved GPA's that put them on the Dean's List for the Spring term, 2001. At a ceremony held on October 13th during the university Fall Festival Weekend, the following student majors were presented with their certificates of achievement:
| Melissa Baird |
Matthew Jardine |
| Brian Becker |
Heather Kirby |
| Lindsey Best |
Kamila Pawerova |
| Tyree Brockman |
Nancy Porter |
| Eileen Carroll |
Meghan Schauble |
| David Creedon |
Lindsay Taggart |
| Nicole Gendreau |
Michael Tarasenko |
| Amanda Hebert |
Laura Valcourt |
| Aya Ito |
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Congratulations to them all from the Department of Psychology!
| September 7, 2001, Newport, RI : The semester got under way this week on Wednesday, September 5th. No news yet in the Psychology Department but the university has enrolled its largest freshman class ever...559 strong. Fr. Malone is spending the semester in Africa somewhere. As soon as we hear from him either via e-mail, carrier pigeon, or distant drumming, you'll be informed. In the meantime, we welcome news from all who are affiliated with our department and also from those who may have graduated and have some news about themselves to share with us.
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| September 8, 2001, Newport, RI : The Department of Psychology is pleased to announce the continuing availability of its psychology "team spirit" hat. This "way cool" headShots brand GAP style soft hat(at right) displays a stylized logo designed by Professor Walsh. It is intended to "read" psychology @SRU, a graphic depiction of the department's e-mail address which is psychology@salve.edu. The hats are available for purchase(at our cost) from Professor Martasian at $12 each. Click on the photo for a larger view or download the hat as wallpaper(save it to your Windows© directory) sized medium or large. In your Windows© control panel, choose Display, Background, choose your image(hat1-medium or hat1-large), select Center as your display option(lower right), and you've got it. Questions may be addressed to Professor Walsh. | 
Hat design embroidered by
epic embroidery of Newport, RI,
Robert Stepic, Salve graduate
student, Account Executive.
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| September 19, 2001, Newport, RI : The department has received its first communication from Fr. Michael Malone, Assistant Professor of Psychology, from the heart of Africa where he is spending this semester. He writes: "I have been teaching since 18th August....[ he describes his students and his classes and then adds...]I have just come back from a 600 mile safari with
one of Kenya's politicians. We were accompanied by two body guards armed
with two shotguns. He himself carried a mysterious little bag which looked
suspiciously like a holster. They drove a large Mercedes at speeds exceeding
the sound barrier,especially through populated areas. On Sunday I led my
protectors to church and later had lunch out in a mission run by the Italian
fathers.(rabbit and soup???????) My research could not reveal any
information on the previous existence of the rabbit, but hoped between gulps
of soup that it had not been somebody's pet. The politician announced that
rabbits are women's food and refused to touch same. | 
I was indeed happy to
return last night as I became convinced if the assassins did not get me the
body guards with loaded guns in the car certainly would. Thank God we did
not have an accident.
Signed: Regards to All. Fr. Malone
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| September 19, 2001, Newport, RI : At the university's convocation today, five psychology majors were among those receiving awards. Elected to membership in Who's Who Among American Colleges and Universities were: Melissa Baird, Brian Becker, Nicole Gendreau, Jennifer Kelly, and Laura Valcourt. Brian Becker, furthermore, was the senior recipient of a Regina Scholarship personally presented to him by university president, Sr. Therese Antone.
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| September 28, 2001, Newport, RI : Psychology course offerings for the Spring, 2002 have been finalized. Check them out here. [ Requires the Adobe Acrobat Reader© available for free at this URL ].
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This page is not an official page of Salve Regina University. It was created--and is still maintained-- for the Department of Psychology by Anthony A. Walsh
to be a part of a larger web site devoted to psychology and other matters that he first put on line in January, 1996. These
redesigned pages went on line November 5th, 1999.
Revised: August 23, 2002
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