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Circle of Scholars

Fall Seminars 2018

Online registration for the fall term begins on Wednesday, September 5, 2018 at noon.

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A Daring Adaptation: Anne Tyler and

William Shakespeare

With Dr. Edward McCrorie Dates: Nov. 6, 13, 20

Three Sessions: Tuesdays, 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.

Location: McKillop Library, room 109

Class Limit: 15 Cost: $30

Anne Tyler, in her novel, “Vinegar Girl,” took on the

challenge of rewriting Shakespeare’s “The Taming of

the Shrew.” Conceding the merits of both works, we will

probe more deeply into Tyler’s work, an example of

literary adaptation. A key question: how faithful should

the novel be to the original play? Since adaptation is

similar to translation, what strengths of the original

should we expect to see in the new work? We will then

broaden and deepen our understanding with a look at a

widely admired film version of the play directed by

Franco Zefirelli in 1967. I will be working with my own

hypothesis, derived from Translations of Homer and

Virgil, that the new work should try to be both, faithful

to the original and inventive for its own age. Students

should be able to refer to a copy of Tyler’s novel and a

copy of Shakespeare’s play.

Dr. Edward McCrorie was born in R.I. and received his

Ph.D. from Brown in 1970. At Providence College, he

taught courses in both film adaptation and book

translation for many years. He has published several

books of literary translation.

After 50 Years, Who Killed

Robert F. Kennedy?

With John F. Quinn Dates: Oct. 30, Nov. 6, 13, 20, 27

Five Sessions: Tuesdays, 10 a.m. - noon

Location: DiStefano Lecture Hall

Antone Academic Center, room 128


Fifty years have passed since Senator Robert F.

Kennedy’s murder, yet questions persist about his

assassination. What was described as an “open and shut

case” still faces unanswered questions. Family members,

researchers, and citizens are asking for a new

investigation of the evidence that led to Sirhan Sirhan’s

trial and conviction. This course will review the issues

and controversies surrounding the Senator’s death

through the use of documentary footage, news clips, and

printed material. Discussion will be encouraged.

John F. Quinn spent 15 years as a private school

teacher and administrator. In the 1970s, he worked with

the Assassination Information Bureau in Cambridge,

Mass., seeking to reopen the investigation into the

murders of President John F. Kennedy, Dr. Martin

Luther King, Jr., and Senator Robert F. Kennedy. In

1990, he became Assistant Dean of Students, and later

Dean of Students at Salve Regina University. There he

initiated a number of programming efforts, two of which

explored the murders of President John F. Kennedy and

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. He retired in 2012 and now

resides in Newport.

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Circle of Scholars: Fall 2018

America and the Middle East:

A Turbulent and Complex

Relationship Simplified

With George Kassis Dates: Sept. 20, 27, Oct. 4, 11

Four Sessions: Thursdays, 10:00 a.m. - noon

Location: Bazarsky Lecture Hall

O’Hare Academic Building, room 160


This seminar will show the relationship between the

U.S. and the Middle East as a whole, and show how key

individual Middle Eastern states evolved over time,

focusing on lessons learned and not learned. Turbulent

and complex, U.S. policy in the Middle East has gone

through many upheavals. While the U.S. is one nation,

the Middle East region comprises 21 countries, each

with its own government and its diverse ethnic and

religious mix. Many times, the views and priorities of

the governments are at odds with those of the people.

George Kassis was born and raised in Syria before

moving to Lebanon to attend the American University

of Beirut, and embarking on a career with the United

Nations where he met his American wife, Jill. They had

parallel professional careers, which took them on tours

of duty to Lebanon, Egypt, Jordan and Yemen before

being transferred by the U.N. to New York. Upon his

retirement in 2009, George and Jill moved to

Portsmouth, R.I., where they continue to enjoy the

pleasures of the Ocean State.

An Introduction to Wagner:

The Man and His Music

With Edward Carnes Dates: Nov. 5, 12, 19, 26

Four Sessions: Mondays, 1 - 3 p.m.




In this seminar, we will describe Wagner’s development

as an opera composer, focusing on his early, “romantic,”

period. We will analyze and watch the Metropolitan

Opera’s 1982 production of “Tannhäuser,” which,

together with “Lohengrin,” are often called Wagner’s

“Italian” operas. We will explore aspects of Wagner’s

life that influenced his method and style of composition.

“Tannhäuser,” a milestone in Wagner’s early works, is a

passionate opera about a medieval minstrel/knight torn

between sacred and profane love. This opera has an

abundance of arias, choruses, and tuneful melodies. The

New York Times has called this 1982 production, “one

of the most gorgeous and gloriously romantic

productions in the Met’s repertory.” A discussion

session will follow each act.

Ed Carnes holds B.S. and M.A. degrees in English and

history, and has taught the Russian language at the

college level. He has attended many Circle of Scholars

seminars in music and opera, and has been a devotee of

Wagner’s works for many years.

Aquidneck Island Fall Migration

With Charles Avenengo Three Sessions: Friday Mornings


Classroom Meeting: Sept. 21, 8 a.m.

Location: O’Hare Academic Center, room 106

Field Trip 1: Sept. 21, 9 a.m., Brenton Point

Field Trip 2: Oct. 12, TBD, Bird-Banding Field Station

Field Trip 3: Nov. 2, 8 a.m., Sachuest Point

*Please meet at the McKillop Library parking lot for

field trip carpools.

This seminar explores the phenomenon of fall migration

as it applies to Aquidneck Island and New England. The

first session will meet for a short classroom review of

early fall migration and resident wildlife on Aquidneck

Island, followed by a carpool field trip to Brenton Point

State Park and selected migration hotspots. The second

field trip is a visit to a bird-banding field station on

Aquidneck Island. The third field trip will observe

various aspects of migration at Sachuest Point and Third

Beach.

Charles Avenengo has been conducting wildlife

seminars for Salve Regina’s Circle of Scholars since

2015. To date, participants in this series of field trips

collectively have seen over 110 species of birds and 25

other types of wildlife.

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Architecture and History of

Washington Square

With Ross Cann Dates: Oct. 6, 13 and 20

Three Sessions: Saturdays, 10:00 a.m. - noon

Classroom Location (Oct. 6, 13):

O’Hare Academic Building, room 103

Field Trip Location (Oct. 20):

Meet in the park at Washington Square


Washington Square and Long Wharf have been at the

heart of Newport since its founding in 1639, and they

continue to evolve as a central gathering place for the

community. Their story is the story of Newport and, to a

certain degree, the story of America from the founding

of the nation, through its growth and expansion into the

Gilded Age, then through a period of urban decay, and

finally, to the rise of historic renewal and development

in the present day.

This course will have two components: two classroom

lectures about the history and architecture of Washington

Square followed by a walking tour of the area to see the

buildings themselves.

Ross Cann is a practicing architect, author, historian and

teacher. He holds architecture and architectural history

degrees from Yale, Cambridge and Columbia

Universities. Ross studied with Vincent Scully, Robert

A.M. Stern and Maya Lin, among many other notable

scholars. He is the founder and principal of A4

Architecture in Newport, Rhode Island.

Better Living Through Statistics

With Dennis Sheehan Dates: Oct. 31, Nov. 7, 14, 28

Four Sessions: Wednesdays, 1 - 3 p.m.

Location: Antone Academic Center, room 121


One of the most common newspaper articles we see is

the one that starts with “In a new study, researchers have

shown that . . .” Think about how often you see such

articles in the paper on topics such as diet, exercise,

medical procedures, drug efficacy, economic issues and

public policy dilemmas. When you read such articles, do

you wonder how good the research is? Are you puzzled

by the claims of statistical support for the outcomes?

Would you like to know more about how to understand

and interpret such research? If so, this is your class!

We will discuss examples of all the issues listed above.

The goal of the class is not to turn you into a statistician,

but rather to make you a more informed consumer of

what you read. To be a more informed consumer, you

have to understand some statistical principles. All those

principles can be explained with examples, with little

need of math or jargon. We will then discuss how those

principles apply to the research in various areas. Once

you understand the application, you will be a more

critical reader of the news. The class will start with

general ideas and move to specific applications in health,

economics and public policy.

Dennis Sheehan recently retired from the Penn State

Smeal College of Business faculty, where he was the

Virginia and Louis Benzak Professor of Finance. He

previously taught at Purdue University, the University

of Chicago, and the University of Rochester. He has

also taught in Europe at the École des Ponts Paris Tech

and the Universität Bern. Professor Sheehan is a

graduate of Georgetown University and received his

Ph.D. in Economics from the University of California at

Berkeley. He grew up in Newport and has moved back

home to be closer to family.

Bob Dylan and the History of

American Folk Music

With Brett Morse Dates: Sept. 19, 26, Oct. 3, 10, 17, 24

Six Sessions: Wednesdays, 1:15 - 3:15 p.m.




An introspective look at the influence of folk music on

American society, starting in 1928 with one of the

earliest known U.S. folk festivals located in Asheville,

N.C., and ending with the scheduled 2018 Newport Folk

Festival. We will also listen to and discuss protest songs,

starting with folk singer Aunt Molly Jackson in the

coalfields of Kentucky in 1931 to the conflict in

Vietnam, and up to the present. We will look at the

history of American folk music and listen to some of the

greatest folk musicians, including: Pete Seeger; Arlo

Guthrie; The Weavers; Peter, Paul and Mary - just to

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name a few. And, of course, the history and music of

Bob Dylan. One month after Dylan recorded “The Times

They Are a Changing,” John F. Kennedy was

assassinated. Come and join me for great music and

discussion!

Brett Morse worked in the pharmaceutical industry for

over forty years. He is a graduate of Bryant College,

served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam era, and is a

certified yoga instructor.

Cuba’s Revolutionary Tradition

With Evelyn Cherpak Dates: Oct. 18, 25, Nov. 1, 8, 15, 29

Six Sessions: Thursdays, 10 a.m. - noon

Location: O’Hare Academic Building, room 242


This course will focus on Cuba’s revolutionary tradition,

with a brief overview of the island under Spanish rule,

the 1868 war for independence, and the Spanish

American Cuban War, 1895-1898. The thwarted

revolution of 1933, the death of reformism, and the

conditions that led to Fidel Castro’s revolution of 1959

will be examined. The revolution’s political, economic,

and social changes that Castro initiated during his fifty-

year rule, his goal of Third World solidarity, the U.S.

response to the revolution, and Communist Cuba’s

evolution over the years will be covered. What a post

Castro Cuba might look like under new leadership will

be considered.

Dr. Evelyn M. Cherpak has taught courses in Latin

American History at Salve Regina University, the

University of Rhode Island, and the Naval War College

for over 25 years. She has edited three books and written

over 45 historical and bibliographical articles.

Fabulous Fibonacci: Rabbits,

Numbers and Nature

With Carol Gibbons Date: Nov. 26

One Session: Monday, 3 - 5 p.m.



Learn about the intriguing sequence of numbers that

seems to be embedded in nature! We will delve into the

background of Leonardo of Pisa (Fibonacci), investigate

how the sequence originated, and discover the beautiful

spiral that the sequence produces and which nature and

artists seem to favor. A little surprising math, a little art,

a lot of beauty!

Dr. Carol Gibbons is a professor in the Department of

Mathematical Sciences at Salve Regina. Her recent

research is in the geometry of Islamic tiling patterns. She

has also created and taught a class on concepts of

infinity. The Fibonacci sequence is related to that course.

Faked Out: Fake News and America’s

New Information Delivery Landscape

With Rick Roberts Dates: Oct. 24, 31, Nov. 7

Three Sessions: Wednesdays, 10 a.m. - noon




A look at our unnerving post-truth world of “alternate

facts” and “subjective realities.” This course will

comprise three lectures designed to prompt class

discussion on media literacy and current events. Topics

include: (1) How technology helped to sharply divide us

on key political issues; (2) If a democracy requires a

well-informed public, is this a problem, or now a crisis?;

(3) Finding reliable news sources, and spotting false

ones; (4) Should the Internet be regulated, and if so, by

whom?; (5) What are the long-term consequences of a

president who tweets?; (6) A peek into our mass

communications future, etc. Bring your experiences and

examples to share. Lively conversation encouraged.

Plenty of useful handouts. This seminar was previously

offered in the spring term of 2018.

Recommended pre-course reading includes:

“Understanding Media,” by Marshall McLuhan,

“Entertaining Ourselves to Death” by Neil Postman,

“Trust Me, I’m Lying” by Ryan Holiday, “Messing with

the Enemy” by Clint Watts, and Orwell’s “1984.”

Rick Roberts is a writer, educator and a veteran of 40

years in the Boston advertising and public relations

community. He has authored two books and a newspaper

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column, and received numerous creative awards. He has

taught at both the college and adult ed levels, and holds

degrees from Lehigh, the Univ. of Iowa and Harvard

University where he studied mass media and cognitive

development. Rick now resides in Bristol.

Frankenstein Revisited: The History

of Transplantation Technology

With Ralph Mastrorio Dates: Sept. 17, 24, Oct. 1, 15, 22, 29

Six Sessions: Mondays, 3 - 5 p.m.



In January 1818, a woman barely out of her teens,

unleashed a terrifying tale of a doctor who builds a

creature from scavenged parts. Two hundred years later,

Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein continues to haunt

scientists, particularly those who work in the disciplines

of transplantation technologies and medical ethics. The

ill-fated Dr. Frankenstein she created has influenced

public perception of the scientific enterprise unlike any

other character, creating a discomfiting reality between

what science can do and what it should do. This seminar

will focus on the history of transplantation, from the

early days of whimsical fantasy, the “middle period” of

occasional success tempered by massive failures, the

“silver bullet” of the immune system, to present day

forays into a wide variety of allographs and xenografts.

We will discuss the use of implants as an alternative to

using living tissue. We will examine the Uniform

Anatomical Gift Act as a tool for the ethical regulation

of distributing living tissue from donor to recipient. We

will investigate the growing “black market” for human

tissue and organs in the United States and explore better

methods for allocating scarce resources. Mary Shelley

could not have imagined that her Dr. Frankenstein’s

creature would be shaping the ideas and actions of

medical science two centuries after its creation. It did,

and it still does.

Ralph Mastrorio has been teaching for COS for nine

years. He taught biology and bioethics at Shrewsbury

High School in Shrewsbury, Mass. for 34 years. He went

on to teach at Anna Maria College as an assistant

professor for 10 years. Ralph did his undergraduate work

in pre-medical science at Worcester State University. He

received a master’s degree in biological sciences at Anna

Maria College and his Ed. D. work at Clark University

in Worcester, Mass. Ralph’s experience in bioethics took

place primarily at Albert Einstein College of Medicine

as well as Boston University. He is a longtime member

of the Hastings Center of Bioethics in Hastings, N.Y.

From Verdun to Vichy: France in the

World Wars

With John Quinn, Ph.D. Dates: Sept. 26, Oct. 3, 10, 17

Four Sessions: Wednesdays, 10 a.m. - noon




In the First World War, the French heroically held off

the German offensives at Verdun and elsewhere on the

Western Front. At the end of the war, France’s premier,

Georges Clemcenceau, was the chief architect of the

Versailles Treaty, which imposed severe penalties on

Germany. After Hitler gained power, though, the French

sought to appease Germany and when the Germans

invaded France in 1940, the French quickly capitulated.

France was split in two, with the north directly under

Nazi rule and the south’s government, centered in Vichy,

given only limited autonomy. The French would have to

wait four long years until the Allies would be able to

dislodge the Germans and liberate their nation. Sessions

will consider France’s role in World War I and the

framing of the Versailles Treaty; France in the 1920s;

France’s appeasement of Hitler and collapse in 1940;

and the Allied invasion of Normandy and liberation of

Paris.

John Quinn holds an A.B. degree from Georgetown

University and a M.A. and Ph.D. from Notre Dame in

History. He has numerous publications on American,

European and religious history. John is currently a

professor of history at Salve Regina University and

teaches an upper-level course on modern France as well

as European history topics.

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Genocide

With Jim Buxton Dates: Oct. 18, 25, Nov. 8, 15, 29

Five Sessions: Thursdays, 10 a.m. - noon

Location: McAuley Hall, room 206


This course will review the genocides in Cambodia,

Rwanda, and Darfur and then look at the powers and

limitations of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) and

the International Criminal Court (ICC) in dealing with

genocide. The final class will be spent simulating the ICJ

in an effort to determine whether the Syrian government

of Bashar al-Assad is guilty of genocide.

Jim Buxton taught global studies and international

relations at South Kingstown High School for 32

years. During that stretch, he earned numerous teaching

awards, including the R.I. H.S. Social Studies Teacher of

the Year in 1997, and the R.I. H.S. Girls Soccer Coach

of the Year in 1988. In 1997-98, he taught in England

under the Fulbright Teacher Exchange program. Since

his retirement in 2009, he has taught International

Politics courses in the URI Political Science

Department. From 2009 until 2016, he also taught in the

Salve Regina Education Department, and supervised

high school social studies student teachers. He has

taught numerous global politics courses with OLLI since

2010, and with COS since 2014.

Giacomo Puccini: A Puccini Opera

Festival, Part I

With Anthony J. Agostinelli Dates: Sept. 18, 25, Oct. 2, 9, 16, 23

Six Sessions: Tuesdays, 10 a.m. - noon




Over the fall and spring sessions of 2018-2019, all of

Giacomo Puccini’s 12 operas will be presented along

with lectures about each of his operas, with interactive

discussions planned. Before each session, students will

have the opportunity to read synopses of each opera

prior to the opera presentation as they will be sent to

each student by email, or will receive a handout on the

day of each session. The listing of the operas follow --

Fall, 2018: “Le Villi,” “Edgar,” “Manon Lescaut,” “La

bohème,” “Tosca,” “Madama Butterfly.” Spring, 2019:

“La fanciulla del West,” “La rondine,” “Il trittico -- Il

tabarro,” “Suor Angelica,” and “Gianni Schicchi.” June

2019: “Turandot.” A review of Puccini’s life is planned

for the first session in each term.

Anthony J. (Tony) Agostinelli is a retired university

professor, a former professional musician, novelist, a TV

and radio personality, and a jazz, Broadway and opera

historian. Tony lives with his family in Middletown.

Great Movie Children and Their Families

With Lynda Tisdell Dates: Sept. 18, 25, Oct. 2, 9, 16, 23

Six Sessions: Tuesdays, 1 - 4 p.m.




Leo Tolstoy wrote, “All happy families are alike; each

unhappy family is unhappy in its own way.” Come see

six extraordinary movies about children and their

families--both happy and unhappy, biological and

adopted. Come join us in the fun as we all watch and

discuss David Lean’s “Oliver Twist,” “Little Lord

Fauntleroy,” “How Green Was My Valley,” “Captains

Courageous,” “I Remember Mama,” and “A Tree Grows

in Brooklyn.”

Lynda Tisdell is a former North Kingstown High School

English teacher who has loved movies ever since she

saw “Peter Pan” at the age of six. Passionate about

movies, she has studied them, endlessly discussed them,

and dreamed about them. She has previously taught

many other “Great Movie” courses, the most recent

including “Rogues and the Women Who Love Them,”

“Deception in Movies,” “Great Romances,” and “Great

Biographies.”

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Happiness!!!

With Len DeAngelis Dates: Sept. 17, 24, Oct. 1, 15, 22, 29, Nov. 5, 12

Eight Sessions: Mondays, 10 a.m. - noon



“Happiness here!” has been how I routed participants to

past workshops on campus, imitating poet Marie Howe

who shared the reactions of bustling New Yorkers

joining in a chalked area, sharing grins and wishes,

before going about their day. Others can help make us

happy, but happiness is one’s own responsibility. We

will define the format for each session at the beginning,

and I will be prepared with suggestions and offer a

sample session. We form a community and share

perspectives voluntarily. If you wish to sit and listen you

are welcome. Perhaps happiness is more accurately

contentment, and/or satisfaction? The fabric of

“Happiness!” will be comprised of literary threads as

well as other expressions that contribute to the

workshop.

Len DeAngelis, who retired as the head of the

English department at Middletown High School, was

the 1990 R.I. Teacher of the Year, and has also

received Disney’s American Teacher Award. He has

been leading seminars on the Divine Comedy for

several years. He is also the R.I. ambassador for the

Portrait Society of America.

Has the FBI Remained True to Its Origins?

With Daniel J. Knight Dates: Oct. 16, 23, 30, Nov. 6

Four Sessions: Tuesdays, 3 - 5 p.m.

Location: Young Building Boardroom


This seminar will describe the origins of the Federal

Bureau of Investigation (FBI), its mission and the

responsibilities of the Special Agents charged with

upholding the Constitution and enforcing the law.

To address the manner in which the FBI and its agents

are charged with the duty of investigating violations of

the laws of the United States, collecting evidence in

cases in which the United States is or may be a party or

interest, and performing other duties imposed by law. In

addition to the FBI discharging those responsibilities

with which it is charged by statute, the FBI expeditiously

carries out directives of the president and the attorney

general.

Additionally, this course will address certain changes in

the objectives and stated mission of the FBI, some of

which has led to recent criticisms of its agents and

Director James Comey. These changes will be traced

from the leadership of J. Edgar Hoover when the stated

objectives and mission emphasized the solving of violent

crimes such as bank robberies and the identification and

surveillance of suspected Communists.

In 1960, Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy identified

organized crime as the “enemy within.” 1968, with the

passage of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets

Act, which enhanced the use of Title III wiretaps, saw

the objectives of the FBI carried out by use of

specialized organized crime squads in the field offices

and the establishment of organized crime strike forces.

Next, after 9/11, when Robert Mueller became director,

and in response to criticism of the lack of adequate

intelligence gathering an analysis, he thoroughly

retooled FBI objectives and mission to address counter

terrorism. In order to address the manner in which these

responsibilities are carried out, the basis in law for the

authority vested in the FBI and its agents and the

investigative techniques utilized in these lawful

investigations will be discussed.

Mr. Knight served on the faculty of Salve Regina University

from 2000 to 2014, teaching in the undergraduate and

graduate programs in the Department of Administration of

Justice. In the Fall of 2006, he assumed the duties of

director of the graduate program in the administration of

justice.

In October 1971, Mr. Knight was appointed a special

agent of the FBI and served in Columbia, S.C.,

Greenville, S.C., Baltimore, Md. and Washington, D.C.

During his early assignments in South Carolina and

Baltimore, he was assigned auto thefts, bank robberies,

fugitive matters, interstate thefts and public corruption

investigations. In 1987, he was promoted to supervisory

special agent of an organized crime and public

corruption squad in the Baltimore Division. In 1992, he

was assigned to the Public Corruption Unit of the

Criminal Division at FBI headquarters in Washington,

D.C. From June 1996, to August 2000, he served as the

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supervisory senior resident agent for the Providence

Residence Agency of the FBI.

History of the Evangelical

Movement in the U.S.

With Lee Hardgrove Dates: Nov. 8, 15, 29

Three Sessions: Thursdays, 1 - 3 p.m.



This seminar will be a brief look at the history of the

evangelical religious movement in the U.S. from its

roots to the current day. It will serve as an overview to

help define what it means to be an “evangelical

Christian” and defining such terms as “born again” and

“speaking in tongues.” There will also be a summary of

those denominations in the U.S. that may be considered

“evangelical” groups. The current political influence of

these groups will be discussed.

Lee Hardgrove is a retired United Methodist minister

who served parishes primarily in the New York area for

30 years. Lee is also a retired U.S. Army Reserve and

National Guard chaplain who served briefly at Ground

Zero in New York City and did a tour in Kabul,

Afghanistan. He holds degrees from American

University, Yale University, the U.S. Army Command

and General Staff College and Rhode Island College.

Inside The Executive Branch: Just How

Much Power Does Our President Have?

With Anne Dubose Joslin Dates: Oct. 4, 11, 18, 25, Nov. 1

Five Sessions: Thursdays, 2:30 - 4:30 p.m.



In 1776, the term “president” represented someone who

had little authority, however, the Convention invested

more and more responsibilities to this position, and it

came to be that The President was entrusted with

running the entire Executive Branch. He was granted an

extraordinary amount of power: he was commander-in-

chief of the army and navy, he could conclude treaties,

appoint ambassadors, and name federal and Supreme

Court judges. Today, the President can appoint

thousands of individuals to serve him during his

administration, and he can fire these appointees

whenever he wishes.

The powers appropriated to the President in the

Constitution were written by men of differing beliefs,

men who were speaking for their constituents … the

American People. These same men turned to the People

for its ratification. This is what made the United States

different; it was not like that of our English

predecessors. There would be no king dictating to his

subjects. Nevertheless, when Washington was

inaugurated on April 30, 1789, our founders believed the

Constitution would not last for more than 200 years.

In this class we will talk about the significance of the

above and how the Constitution has been the blueprint

for our executive branch for almost 230 years. Regarding

presidential power, we will compare the Founding

Fathers’ original intentions to today’s countless

interpretations. We will search for answers to two very

relevant and important questions: “What authorized

powers does our President hold in 2018?” and “Who or

what gave him these powers?”

Anne DuBose Joslin has a B.A. in English, M.S. in

statistics, and A.S. in legal studies and criminal law. She

is a certified paralegal, and has been a scholar of the

American political system for 35 years. Anne spent 20

of those years in Washington, D.C., where she served as

a White House appointee. She authored the book titled

“Ambushed: Why G.H.W. Bush Really Lost in 1992.”

GPS Addresses for

Seminar Locations on Campus

Antone Academic Center: 56 Lawrence Avenue

McAuley Hall: 32 Ochre Point Avenue

McKillop Library: 25 Ochre Point Avenue

Ochre Court: 16 Ochre Point Avenue

O’Hare Academic Building: 36 Ochre Point Avenue

Young Building (Pell Center): 514 Bellevue Avenue

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Investment Planning: Economic Update.

How Long Can it Continue?

Where is it Safe to Hide?

With Christopher Yalanis Dates: Nov. 5, 12, 19

Three Sessions: Mondays, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.



This class is designed for first-time and past students

alike. Over these three weeks we will: 1) address the

economic landscape in both the U.S. and overseas;2)

focus upon Year-To-Date performance and risk

management data of various indexes; and 3) review the

pros and cons of various investment vehicles. In

addition, we will cover relevant aspects of estate

planning, tax planning, risk management, and financial

planning. This course is geared toward both new and

experienced investors alike. We take a highly educated,

yet fun, approach to some of the most serious topics

facing retirees.

Christopher P. Yalanis, is a Certified Financial

Planner™, practitioner, and a senior vice president,

branch manager with Wells Fargo Advisors in Newport.

He is a regular contributor to the Circle of Scholars and

taught “Investment Planning, MGT 320” to

undergraduates at Salve Regina. Chris has an MBA and

M.A. in philosophy and formerly taught Ethics and

Logic at the U.S. Air Force Academy.

Is Western Democracy in Danger?

With James Hersh Dates: Sept. 24, Oct. 1, 15, 22

Four Sessions: Mondays, 12 - 2 p.m.

Location: Young Building Boardroom


“Democracy is under siege on both sides of the

Atlantic...but the collapse of freedom, if it comes, will

probably happen here in America first,” the Nobel Prize-

winning economist Paul Krugman recently pronounced.

Is our democracy becoming an endangered species? This

seminar will look at possible current threats to Western

Democracy, including the breakdown of civil political

discourse and the lost “art of conversation,” the rise of

special-interest factions threatening the common good,

and troubling questions regarding the nature of “truth.”

To set a background to our discussions we will listen to

particular voices from the history of Western political

philosophy: Plato, Rousseau, James Madison, John

Rawls, and Richard Rorty. At this pivotal moment in our

history, we could have no more useful conversation.

Jim Hersh is an emeritus professor of philosophy at

Salve Regina University. He taught in the Department of

Philosophy from 1970 - 2010 and was the designer and

director of the VIA Program: Vital Studies in Whole

Life Design. He is the author of “Poeticized Culture: The

Role of Irony in Rawls Liberalism” (Rowman and

Littlefield, 2005) and papers on political issues involving

race and gender.

Just War Doctrine

With Kim Ripoli Dates: Oct. 27, Nov. 3, 10

Three Sessions: Saturdays, 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.




Just War Theory (jus bellum iustum): Can war be just? If

so, when and under what conditions can a war be fought

ethically? Is killing in war different from killing in

peacetime? If so, why? What kind of normative

constraints are there on conduct during war? How are

wars ended justly? There was a 2017 study that noted

just war tradition can be traced as far back as to Ancient

Egypt. This course will explore the reasons that can

justify war (jus ad bellum) and the ethical limits on the

conduct of war (jus in bello). We will explore justice in

war, that is, the moral and legal rules governing the

conduct of war, such as the requirement to avoid

targeting non-combatants. Throughout the course I will

use historical and contemporary conflicts as the bases for

our analysis. For example, the justification of 1991-1990

Operation Desert Shield/Storm v 2003 Operation Iraqi

Freedom. The course will also try to examine topics as

torture, genocide, terrorism, and technology in warfare.

Kim A. Ripoli is a recognized leader in the development

and implementation of sustainable programs that support

veterans, military personnel and their families. She

retired from the Navy after 26 years of service (multiple

combat and humanitarian tours) as a Fleet Marine Force

Senior Chief Hospital Corpsman. She was also assigned

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to the Pentagon as an action officer on the joint

Department of Defense and Veteran Affairs’ response

team to the Commission on Care for America’s

Returning Wounded Warriors. Her other public service

tenure was as the associate director of the R.I. Division

of Veterans’ Affairs (August 2012 to July 2016). Kim’s

educational accomplishments include: Bachelor of Arts,

Rhode Island College; Master of Arts in International

Relations, Salve Regina University; Certificate of

Advanced Graduate Studies in Homeland Security,

Salve Regina University; and Master of Law from Roger

Williams University School of Law. Her voluntary

service includes but is not limited to: Salve Regina

University Nursing Program Advisory Council;

Assistant Coach on Island Rugby Youth Program; and

volunteer for the SORI Sailing.

Mental Health First Aid for Adults

With Anthony Pesare Dates: Nov. 3, 10

Two Sessions: Saturdays, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.



Just as CPR helps you assist an individual having a heart

attack, mental health first aid helps you assist someone

experiencing a mental health or substance use-related

crisis. In the Mental Health First Aid course, you learn

risk factors and warning signs for mental health and

addiction concerns, strategies for how to help someone

in both crisis and non-crisis situations, and where to turn

for help. Topics covered include anxiety, depression,

psychosis and addictions. Attendees who complete the

course will receive a Mental Health First Aider

certificate from the National Behavioral Council. The

instructor will provide participants with a manual that is

included in the class fee.

Anthony Pesare was a member of the R.I. State Police

for 24 years, retiring as major of field operations,

second-in-command of the department. During his

career, he worked with the intelligence unit, where he

investigated organized crime activities. After leaving the

state police, he became dean of the School of Justice

Studies at Roger Williams University. In 2004, he left

the university to return to law enforcement and presently

serves as chief of the Middletown Police Department.

Chief Pesare is certified by the National Council on

Behavioral Health to teach mental health first aid for

adults and for the public sector.

Monument to Perseverance: The Struggle

to Build the Newport Bridge

With James M. Ricci, Ph. D. Dates: Sept. 18

One Session: Tuesday, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.



Following World War II, Newport was reinventing itself

from a sailor town to a tourist center. Preservation and

urban renewal activities were restoring and reshaping the

community’s built environment in attempts to recapture

the town’s reputation as America’s First Resort. This

seminar explores the compelling, colorful, and

controversy-laden story of the Newport Bridge, along

with the technological innovations employed in its

construction, and its emergence as a cultural icon. This

seminar was previously offered in the fall term of 2017.

James M. Ricci, Ph.D., holds a doctorate degree in

humanities from Salve Regina University and an

American studies degree from the University of South

Florida. He lives in Bristol, R.I.

Murder at the Met: An Insider’s Tale

With Charles J. Heffernan, Jr. Dates: Nov. 5, 12, 19, 26

Four Sessions: Mondays, 10 a.m. - noon




Horror struck Manhattan’s Metropolitan Opera House on

a summer evening in 1980, when a young violinist

performing for the Berlin Ballet was abducted and

murdered. The next morning, her lifeless body was

found at the bottom of a rooftop shaft way. Given its

venue, the crime immediately drew international

attention. A five-week investigation resulted in the arrest

and eventual conviction of a 21-year-old stagehand. This

seminar, led by the initial prosecutor, who became a

principal trial witness, will review the arduous path

toward solving the case, the pretrial public relations

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questions raised by the defense, a nearly fatal legal

mistake by the trial judge, and the outcome. A practical

exercise will have seminar members do a simulated jury

selection, in which they will be tasked with interviewing

and evaluating prospective jurors. The seminar will

conclude with an epilogue.

Charles J. Heffernan, Jr. is a former Manhattan

Assistant District Attorney, Special Assistant United

States Attorney in the Southern District of New York,

Deputy Criminal Justice Coordinator for New York City,

Acting Justice of the New York Supreme Court, and

Military Judge (LTC, U.S. Army). He has lectured and

written extensively on criminal justice matters.

Taking the Inward Journey

With Linda Morse Dates: Sept. 19, 26, Oct. 3, 10, 17, 24

Six Sessions: Wednesdays, 1 - 3 p.m.

Location: McAuley Hall, room 210


This six-week seminar will introduce participants to the

benefits of relaxation, movement and stretching. Each

session will focus on a different technique designed to

enhance wellness through a gentle mind-body approach.

This interactive seminar will feature a session on each of

the following topics: six movements for a happy spine;

breath techniques; introduction to yoga; Ayurveda; the

Chakra energy system; and meditation. No prior

experience is needed, and all levels of ability are

welcome. Please wear comfortable clothing and bring a

yoga mat if you have one. This program may be enjoyed

from a chair. These sessions will provide an opportunity

for deep personal growth.

Linda M. Morse is professionally certified as a yoga

teacher through the Kripalu Center in Massachusetts for

over fifteen years, and has taught classes in yoga, chair

yoga, the Chakra energy system, meditation, and breath

techniques with the OLLI at URI, Salve’s COS, and the

Edward King House. Her relaxed and humorous

approach invites students to integrate body, mind and

spirit.

Tech Talks: Get Smart with

Your Smartphone

With Dan Titus and Salve IT Students

Learn to get the most out of your smartphone with this

hands-on seminar designed to answer your questions.

Staff and students from Salve Regina University’s

Department of Information Technology will be on hand

to guide you, so bring your questions and be prepared to

be amazed at what you can do. Discover how to

download and use the vast variety of applications (apps)

at your disposal, as well as learn the basics of text

messaging, mobile email, video-chatting, taking and

sending photos and video, how to connect to WiFi, how

to use your phone as a GPS and more. Participants are

asked to bring their smartphones to class for

individualized assistance. Two separate seminars are

listed below. One is specifically for iPhones and the

other is for all other smartphones.

Tech Talks for iPhones

Dates: Sept. 21, 28

Two Sessions: Fridays, 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.



Tech Talks for Smartphones (Not including iPhones)

Dates: Nov. 8, 15

Two Sessions: Thursdays, 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.



The BITCOIN and Blockchain

Revolution

With Michael Thombs Dates: Sept. 25, Oct. 2, 9, 16, 30, Nov. 6

Six Sessions: Tuesday, 5 - 7 p.m.




In October of 2008 a pseudo-individual named Satoshi

Nakamoto, sent a white paper (Bitcoin: A “Peer-to-Peer”

Electronic Cash System) attached to an email to a small

group of Cyberpunks and Cryptologists and introduced a

new form of electronic digital currency named Bitcoin.

The fundamental concepts associated with Bitcoin and

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the Blockchain infrastructure supporting the coin was

revolutionary. Satoshi had finally solved the “double-

spending” problem, a problem that plagued the group for

over a decade. As the financial world was beginning to

collapse in 2008-2009, the time for an alternative,

decentralized, crowd-sourced, global financial

instrument was right. This workshop-based seminar will

help students delve into the murky waters of crypto

currencies, alt-coins, Blockchains, “Proof-of-work”

strategies, and monetary privacy issues. Students will be

invited to perform independent research on an aspect of

the digital currency arena and become knowledgeable.

Dr. Michael Thombs is an associate professor in the

Department of Business Studies and Economics at Salve

Regina University. He is the Crypto Club advisor at the

university and is a Bitcoin and crypto-currency miner.

He recently addressed an audience in Windsor, Canada

about Bitcoin and Blockchain technology.

The Economy of

Prerevolutionary Newport

With Kenneth Walsh Date: Nov. 17

One Session: Saturday, 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.



The founders of Newport started with a farm economy.

Because Newport is on an Island, the predators could be

caught and killed such that Newport farms were twice as

productive as those on the mainland. Newport had a

trade surplus and traded along the coast and with the

Caribbean. They returned with molasses, used as a

sweetener and for distilling rum. Letters of credit

obtained from the Caribbean were also traded to English

merchants for manufactured goods. Newport developed

into an international trading center.

Improvements in Newport were also supported by

property taxes. The people that had farms in the north

east of Newport payed high taxes but got little benefit

from them. In 1741, the people in the woods persistently

petitioned the Colony and, in 1743, they were granted

their own town - Middletown. Newport prospered until

the revolution in 1776, when the British occupied the

Island. The British left in 1779 leaving half the town

destroyed. In 1780, the French came and brought money.

The economy rebounded and fully recovered, until it

was shut down again, this time by the U.S. government

during the War of 1812.

Kenneth M Walsh Ph.D. P.E. is an engineer and

historian. He authored a book, “The Economic History

of Newport, Rhode Island.”

The Evolution of Old Glory

With Roger Barnett Date: Oct. 12

One Session: Friday, 1 - 3 p.m.



The U.S. flag had its evolutionary beginning prior to the

first U.S. Flag Act passed by Congress on June 14, 1777.

Through the years, as states were added to the Union, the

flag evolved into the 13-stripe, 50-star current version,

adopted in 1960 with the admission of the state of

Hawaii. This short seminar will trace the evolution of the

flag, vividly illustrated by the presenter’s display of

replicas of many historical American flags from his

extensive personal collection. This exercise in

vexillology (the study of flags) will be a “show and tell,”

with a generous portion of both.

Roger Barnett is professor emeritus from the Naval War

College. He is also a retired Naval officer. He earned

degrees from Brown University (A.B.) and the

University of Southern California (M.A., Ph.D.). A

member of the North American Vexillological Society,

he has been curating American flags as a hobby for over

40 years.

The Military Chaplaincy

With Lee Hardgrove Date: Nov. 28

One Session: Wednesday, 10 a.m. - noon



The military chaplaincy is the oldest separate branch of

the U.S. Army, authorized by the Continental Congress

in 1775. This one-time seminar will look briefly at the

history of the chaplaincy and the roles chaplains have

played and continue to play in the U.S. Military. Topics

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will briefly include individual stories of chaplains,

requirements to be a chaplain, denomination issues and

personal experiences of the instructor.

Lee Hardgrove is a retired United Methodist minister

who served parishes primarily in the New York area for

30 years. Lee is also a retired U.S. Army Reserve and

National Guard chaplain who served briefly at Ground

Zero in New York City and did a tour in Kabul,

Afghanistan. He holds degrees from American

University, Yale University, the U.S. Army Command

and General Staff College and Rhode Island College.

The Mindful Tourist Photographer

With Kim Fuller Dates: Oct. 3, 10, 17, 24

Four Sessions: Wednesdays, 10 a.m. - noon

Oct. 3 Field Trip Meeting Location: Newport

Oct. 10 Field Trip Meeting Location: Fort Adams

Oct. 17 Field Trip Meeting Location: TBA

Oct. 24 Classroom Location:



This photography course will take place in downtown

Newport, at Fort Adams State Park and a surprise

location. The last session will be in the digital Mac lab at

Salve to look at all of our images together. We will

explore how to take good travel images of architecture,

wide view, the people and details of an area. We will

briefly go over the camera functions in the first meeting

so you can technically get a good shot as well. Be

prepared to do some walking and bring your digital

camera. It could even be your cell phone. The instructor

will contact participants prior to the first session to

announce details about the meeting locations.

Kim Fuller is a 1986 graduate from Rhode Island

School of Design who has worked as a professional

photographer for over 27 years. She has also been

practicing meditation and Buddhism for approximately

10 years and has taught in private and corporate settings.

Kim loves teaching others how to carefully look through

the lens of a camera.

The Origins of Western Science

With John Visconti Date: Oct. 17, 24, Nov. 7, 14

Four Sessions: Wednesdays, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.



What does it mean to say that “science grew out of

philosophy?” For years, historians posited a sea-change

in thinking, methodology, and the construction of

knowledge, among scientists during the 16th and 17th

centuries. These changes are often described as the

“Scientific Revolution.” Today, many conceive

transformations in science during these years to be more

evolutionary than revolutionary. Why? Should the

history of science focus upon the work of great minds

such as Copernicus, Galileo, and Newton? Or, is it more

practical to think of changes in science as having

emerged from the ground up, where distillers,

metallurgists, alchemists, pig-gelders, and horse-

breeders, influenced thinkers throughout the land with

their innovative approaches to problem-solving? How

can we understand similarities and differences among

magic, mysticism, faith-based learning and early modern

natural philosophy?

This course examines the roots and origins of science.

We begin in Ancient Greece. We survey the gradual

transformation from early modern natural philosophy to

the discursive formation known as “science” in the 19th

century. We investigate fundamental changes in the

philosophy and practice of science, including

methodology and the construction of theoretical

knowledge, from antiquity to modern times. We

consider changes in prevailing views among historians

of science regarding these issues.

Recommended reading:

Steven Shapin’s “The Scientific Revolution” and Philip

Ball’s “The Devil’s Doctor, Paracelsus and the World of

Renaissance Magic and Science.” Approximately $25.

John Visconti is a social and cultural historian of early

modern European history. Dr. Visconti holds an M.A.

and Ph.D. in his field and has a wide variety of teaching

experiences at the university, private-boarding school,

and secondary-school levels. He has also taught Adult

Basic Education and delivered online undergraduate

history courses for several years. Dr. Visconti’s doctoral

thesis, “The Secrets of Health; Views on Healing from

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the Everyday Level to the Printing Presses in Early

Modern Venice, 1500-1650,” examines the similarities

and differences among official, university-based

medicine with approaches to health, sickness, and curing

illness among ordinary people during the 16th and 17th

centuries.

The Roaring ‘20s and the Depressing

‘30s: The U.S. Between the Wars

(1919-1941)

With Jim Garman Dates: Sept. 17, 24, Oct. 1, 15, 22, 29

Six Sessions: Mondays, 10 a.m. - noon



World War I ended in 1918 and World War II, for the

U.S., began with the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor in

1941. The period in between was one of dramatic

transition in the United States. The ‘20s was an era of

major changes, such as radio, talking movies, unique

American literature, a “Red Scare” and the development

of professional sports. It was also the era of Prohibition.

In October 1929, the stock market crashed and with it

much of the American lifestyle. A severe depression

ensued. The New Deal of FDR brought slow relief to

many people and significant legislation was passed to

provide “relief, recovery and reform.” Just as things

improved, however, the world was dragged into another

world war and the U.S. was forced into it by the Pearl

Harbor attack.

Jim Garman taught U.S., Russian and European history

at Portsmouth Abbey School for 39 years. He is the

author of six books on local history, the official town

historian of Portsmouth and the president of the

Portsmouth Historical Society. He has taught 11

different courses with the Circle of Scholars since 2008.

The United States and the Holocaust,

1939-1945

With Dr. Norah Schneider Dates: Sept. 19, 26, Oct. 3, 10

Four Sessions: Wednesday, 3:30 - 5:30 p.m.




For years, and even in some places still today, it was

taught that the United States did not know about the

Nazis’systematic extermination of European Jewry

during the Second World War and that is why the

American government did not do more to save European

Jews from certain death. However, primary sources from

the time, including American newspapers, government

records, letters, and more, show otherwise and the new

position is that early on in the Second World War, the

American government and public knew much more than

they later claimed. This seminar will look at the debate

over just how much the United States really knew, as

well as when and how they knew it, by examining the

primary sources available. We will also discuss some of

the sources written on the topic over the years and why

the debate over what the United States knew and the

actions they did and did not take continues.

Recommended Book: Richard Breitman. “Official

Secrets: What the Nazis Planned, What the British and

Americans Knew.” New York: Hill and Wang, 1999.

Available in paperback on Amazon for $20.89.

Dr. Norah Schneider has a B.A. in history from

DePauw University and a M.A. in American and

European history from Providence College. She recently

received her Ph.D. in Humanities from Salve Regina

University, where her dissertation analyzed American-

Jewish newspaper coverage of the Holocaust. Norah has

taught at multiple colleges and universities in Rhode

Island, including seminars on the Third Reich at Rhode

Island School of Design. She also worked at the United

States Naval War College and the Defense Institute of

International Legal Studies in Newport.

Two Great Decades in Art History

With Terry Duffy Dates: Sept. 20, 27, Oct. 4, 11, 18, 25

Six Sessions: Thursdays, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.




The class will focus on an examination of two great

decades in art history: 1500-1510 (the climax of the high

Renaissance, in which our focus will be on

Michelangelo, DaVinci, and Raphael) and 1910-1920

(with a focus on Picasso, Braque, and Cubism) when

dramatic fusion of all that came before moved art to a

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century of extraordinary expression and innovation.

After registering, you will receive a complete syllabus

and study guide. The study guide supports the first two

sessions of interactive lectures, focusing on the

foundation of art history to develop an understanding of

art’s place in the human experience. The remaining

weeks will focus on the two specified decades. For the

first class: read the introduction to one of the suggested

readings, or any good art history 101 text available at

your library.

Suggested reading: H.W. Janson: “History of Art, A

Survey of the Major Visual Arts from the Dawn of

History to the Present Day” ed.2 (Harry N. Abrams, Inc,

1977); Nathan Knobler: “The Visual Dialogue: An

Appreciation of Art” (Holt, Rinehart, Winston, 1972).

Terry Duffy began his lifelong interest in visual arts at

RISD Children’s Drawing and Painting Course at age

10. Wandering the RISD Museum galleries after classes

filled him with the wonder and curiosity we all feel in

museum surroundings. It never went away. Questioning

who did this; why; what are they saying, he embarked on

a lifelong search for answers. Travelling broadly during

his 35-year executive career afforded a unique

opportunity in his quest for insight. The museums of the

world gave him answers and stimulated new questions.

Terry has lectured elsewhere since retirement and now

lives in Narragansett with his wife, Carole.

(Unknown) Masters of Photography,

Part II

With Jan Armor Dates: Oct. 31, Nov. 7, 14

Three Sessions: Wednesdays, 10 a.m. - noon



In this three-session seminar you will be introduced to

selected “relatively unknown” masters of photography,

artists you may never have heard of, but should if you

have an interest in the medium. Our first session is

“Women on a Mission.” Meeting two is titled “Into the

Streets.” Session three is “Giants of Fashion,” with

additional surprises. Our last exploration into “the

unknown” was a big hit! You are sure to enjoy learning

about these artists and their enriching and visually

satisfying works. Part I is not a prerequisite for part II.

Jan Armor is an educator and award-winning fine art

photographer with 40 years of experience in both digital

and traditional media. He has taught many photography

courses for the Circle of Scholars. Jan received grants

and awards for environmental photography and has

taught at the Newport Art Museum, the Bristol Art

Museum, Wickford Art Association, South County Art

Association, and Warwick Center for The Arts. To see

Jan’s work and a more descriptive biography, visit his

website: armorphoto.com.

WriteLife 3

With Jack Galvin Dates: Sept. 21, 28, Oct. 5, 12, 19, 26, Nov. 2, 9

Eight Sessions: Fridays, 10 a.m. - noon



WriteLife 3 is an opportunity for those who experienced

WriteLife 1 or 2 to explore new topics in memoir

writing. WriteLife 3 will follow the same format as

WriteLife1 and 2. Each week the seminar will guide

participants through the challenges of structure and the

blank page to create short (4 - 7 page) essays to be

written and shared in the following class meeting.

Participants will be offered a range of topics under a

general theme in each session. Detailed discussion of

assignments will generate specific advice on the craft of

writing. (Students new to WriteLife need not have taken

WriteLife 1 or 2.) The assignments and writing hints are

meant to encourage memoir writing that the participants

will want to share with others in the group and with their

families and friends.

Jack Galvin has offered WriteLife seminars in the Circle

of Scholars program for many years and continues to

enjoy the discovery of fascinating life stories. He has

published many freelance feature stories in magazines,

co-wrote “Within Reach: My Everest Story” with Mark

Pfetzer, and now focuses on writing novels. He was head

of the English Department at Rogers High School and

tennis pro at Bailey’s Beach, both for many years.

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Reference: Seminar Listing By Calendar Day______________________________________

Monday

An Introduction to Wagner: The Man and His

Music, Edward Carnes (Page 2)

Fabulous Fibonacci: Rabbits, Numbers and Nature

Carol Gibbons (Page 4)

Frankenstein Revisited: The History of

Transplantation Technology

Ralph Mastrorio (Page 5)

Happiness!!!, Len DeAngelis (Page 7)

Investment Planning: Economic Update. How Long

Can it Continue?..., Chris Yalanis (Page 9)


James Hersh (Page 9)


Charles J. Heffernan, Jr. (Page 10)

The Roaring ‘20s and the Depressing ‘30s: The U.S.

Between the Wars, Jim Garman (Page 14)

Tuesday

A Daring Adaptation: Anne Tyler and William

Shakespeare, Dr. Edward McCrorie (Page 1)

After 50 Years, Who Killed Robert F. Kennedy?

John Quinn (Page 1)

Giacomo Puccini: A Puccini Opera Festival, Part I

Anthony J. Agostinelli (Page 6)


Lynda Tisdell (Page 6)


Daniel J. Knight (Page 7)

Monument to Perseverance: The Struggle to Build

the Newport Bridge, James M. Ricci (Page 10)

The BITCOIN and Blockchain Revolution

Michael Thombs (Page 11)

Wednesday


Dennis Sheehan (Page 3)

Bob Dylan and the History of American Folk Music

Brett Morse (Page 3)

Faked Out: Fake News and America’s New

Information Delivery Landscape

Rick Roberts (Page 4)

From Verdun to Vichy: France in the World Wars

John Quinn, Ph.D. (Page 5)

Taking the Inward Journey, Linda Morse (Page 11)

The Military Chaplaincy, Lee Hardgrove (Page 12)


Kim Fuller (Page 13)


John Visconti (Page 13)

The United States & the Holocaust, 1939-1945

Dr. Norah Schneider (Page 14)

(Unknown) Masters of Photography Part II

Jan Armor (Page 15)

Thursday

America and the Middle East: A Turbulent &

Complex Relationship Simplified

George Kassis (Page 2)


Evelyn Cherpak (Page 4)

Genocide, Jim Buxton (Page 6)

History of the Evangelical Movement in the U.S.

Lee Hardgrove (Page 8)

Inside The Executive Branch: Just How Much

Power Does Our President Have?

Anne Joslin (Page 8)

Tech Talks: Get Smart with Your Smartphone

Dan Titus and Salve IT Students (Page 11)


Terry Duffy (Page 14)

Friday

Aquidneck Island Fall Migration

Charles Avenengo (Page 2)


Roger Barnett (Page 12)

WriteLife 3, Jack Galvin (Page 15)

Saturday

Architecture and History of Washington Square

Ross Cann (Page 3)

Just War Doctrine, Kim Ripoli (Page 9)


Anthony Pesare (Page 10)

The Economy of Prerevolutionary Newport

Kenneth Walsh (Page 12)

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Reference: Seminar Listing by Instructor_________________________________________

Agostinelli, Anthony: Giacomo Puccini: A Puccini Opera Festival, Part I (Page 6)

Armor, Jan: (Unknown) Masters of Photography Part II (Page 15)

Avenengo, Charles: Aquidneck Island Fall Migration (Page 2)

Barnett, Roger: The Evolution of Old Glory (Page 12)

Buxton, Jim: Genocide (Page 6)

Cann, Ross: Architecture and History of Washington Square (Page 3)

Carnes, Edward: An Introduction to Wagner: The Man and His Music (Page 2)

Cherpak, Evelyn: Cuba’s Revolutionary Tradition (Page 4)

DeAngelis, Len: Happiness!!!, (Page 7)

Duffy, Terry: Two Great Decades in Art History (Page 14)

Fuller, Kim: The Mindful Tourist Photographer (Page 13)

Galvin, Jack: WriteLife 3 (Page 15)

Garman, Jim: The Roaring ‘20s and the Depressing ‘30s: The U.S. Between the Wars (1919-1941) (Page 14)

Gibbons, Carol: Fabulous Fibonacci: Rabbits, Numbers and Nature (Page 4)

Hardgrove, Lee: History of the Evangelical Movement in the U.S. (Page 8)

Hardgrove, Lee: The Military Chaplaincy (Page 12)

Heffernan Jr., Charles: Murder at the Met: An Insider’s Tale (Page 10)

Hersh, James: Is Western Democracy in Danger?, (Page 9)

Joslin, Anne DuBose: Inside The Executive Branch: Just How Much Power Does Our President Have?, (Page 8)

Kassis, George: America and the Middle East: A Turbulent and Complex Relationship Simplified (Page 2)

Knight, Daniel: Has the FBI Remained True to Its Origins?, (Page 7)

Mastrorio, Ralph: Frankenstein Revisited: The History of Transplantation Technology (Page 5)

McCrorie, Edward: A Daring Adaptation: Anne Tyler and William Shakespeare (Page 1)

Morse, Brett: Bob Dylan and the History of American Folk Music (Page 3)

Morse, Linda: Taking the Inward Journey (Page 11)

Pesare, Anthony: Mental Health First Aid for Adults (Page 10)

Quinn, John: After 50 Years, Who Killed Robert F. Kennedy? (Page 1)

Quinn, John F.: From Verdun to Vichy: France in the World Wars (Page 5)

Ricci, James: Monument to Perseverance: The Struggle to Build the Newport Bridge (Page 10)

Ripoli, Kim: Just War Doctrine (Page 9)

Roberts, Rick: Faked Out: Fake News and America’s New Information Delivery Landscape (Page 4)

Schneider, Norah: The United States & the Holocaust, 1939-1945 (Page 14)

Sheehan, Dennis: Better Living Through Statistics (Page 3)

Thombs, Michael: The BITCOIN and Blockchain Revolution (Page 11)

Tisdell, Lynda: Great Movie Children and Their Families (Page 6)

Titus, Dan: Tech Talks: Get Smart with Your Smartphone (Page 11)

Visconti, John: The Origins of Western Science (Page 13)

Walsh, Kenneth: The Economy of Prerevolutionary Newport (Page 12)

Yalanis, Christopher: Investment Planning: Economic Update. How Long Can it Continue?... (Page 9)

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Reference: Seminar Listing by Category__________________________________________

Around the World America & the Middle East: A Turbulent and

Complex Relationship Simplified

George Kassis (Page 2)


Evelyn Cherpak (Page 4)

From Verdun to Vichy: France in the World Wars

John Quinn, Ph.D. (Page 5)

Genocide, Jim Buxton (Page 6)

The United States and the Holocaust, 1939-1945

Dr. Norah Schneider (Page 14)

Arts and Literature A Daring Adaptation: Anne Tyler and William

Shakespeare, Edward McCrorie (Page 1)

Architecture and History of Washington Square

Ross Cann (Page 3)


Kim Fuller (Page 13)


Terry Duffy (Page 14)

(Unknown) Masters of Photography, Part II

Jan Armor (Page 15)

WriteLife 3, Jack Galvin (Page 15)

Health, Wellness and Spirituality Happiness!!!, Len DeAngelis (Page 7)


Anthony Pesare (Page 10)

Taking the Inward Journey, Linda Morse (Page 11)

Local and American History After 50 Years, Who Killed Robert F. Kennedy?

John Quinn (Page 1)

History of the Evangelical Movement in the U.S.

Lee Hardgrove (Page 8)

Monument to Perseverance: The Struggle to Build

the Newport Bridge

James M. Ricci, Ph.D. (Page 10)

The Economy of Prerevolutionary Newport

Kenneth Walsh (Page 12)


Roger Barnett (Page 12)

The Military Chaplaincy, Lee Hardgrove (Page 12)

The Roaring ‘20s and the Depressing ‘30s: The U.S.

Between the Wars, Jim Garman (Page 14)

Movies, Music and Opera An Introduction to Wagner: The Man and His

Music, Edward Carnes (Page 2)

Bob Dylan and the History of American Folk Music

Brett Morse (Page 3)

Giacomo Puccini: A Puccini Opera Festival, Part I

Anthony J. Agostinelli (Page 6)


Lynda Tisdell (Page 6)

Politics and Justice Faked Out: Fake News and America’s New

Information Delivery Landscape

Rick Roberts (Page 4)


Daniel J. Knight (Page 7)

Inside The Executive Branch: Just How Much

Power Does Our President Have?

Anne Dubose Joslin (Page 8)


James Hersh (Page 9)

Just War Doctrine, Kim Ripoli (Page 9)


Charles J. Heffernan, Jr. (Page 10)

Science, Math and Nature Aquidneck Island Fall Migration

Charles Avenengo (Page 2)


Dennis Sheehan (Page 3)

Fabulous Fibonacci: Rabbits, Numbers and Nature

Carol Gibbons (Page 4)

Frankenstein Revisited: The History of

Transplantation Technology

Ralph Mastrorio (Page 5)


John Visconti (Page 13)

Technology, Trades and Business Investment Planning: Economic Update. How Long

Can it Continue?..., Christopher Yalanis (Page 9)

Tech Talks: Get Smart with Your Smartphone

Dan Titus and Salve IT Students (Page 11)

The BITCOIN and Blockchain Revolution

Michael Thombs (Page 11)

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The fabulous Louis Khan designed Yale Center for British Art in New Haven, Connecticut provides an engaging exhibit

featuring the impact of colonization, immigration and travel on British art and culture across the centuries, and the role

that the arts have played in the history of Britain’s imperial vision; how Britons saw themselves and others. The

installation is focused around a number of themes: Becoming Great Britain; Rule Britannia; Art and the Market;

Revolution and Reaction; Art for Art’s Sake; Going Modern, Being British; The End of Empire; and Postmodern Britain.

Masterworks from the collection include Frederic Leighton’s “Mrs. James Guthrie,” James McNeill Whistler’s “Nocturne

in Blue and Silver,” Lucian Freud, Vanessa Bell among many others.

Register for On the Road day-trips at www.salve.edu/circleofscholars

Yale Center for British Art With Midge Gordon

Date: Friday, October 26, 2018

Location: New Haven, CT

Bus Departure Time: 9:30 a.m. (Rodgers Recreation Center)

Lunch: Choose from a variety of local restaurants lining the

street at the museum site. (Lunch is not included in the cost.)

Bus Return Time: Approximately 5:30 p.m.

Participant Limit: 28 Cost: $50

Andris Nelsons conducts Schumann and Bruckner featuring pianist Yuja Wang.

Andris Nelsons and the BSO are joined by the firebrand Chinese pianist Yuja Wang for Schumann’s Piano Concerto, a

work blending the composer’s unique Romantic lyricism and brilliance. The concerto began as a single-movement

Fantasia written for his wife Clara, who was considered one of the great virtuosos of the age. Bruckner’s magisterial

Symphony No. 9, a work left just short of completion at the composer’s death in 1896, shows the continuing influence

of Wagner in its harmonic language and scope, with the particular Austrian grace and gift for counterpoint for which

Bruckner was known.

Boston Symphony With Midge Gordon

Date: Friday, February 15, 2019

Location: Symphony Hall, Boston ,MA

Bus Departure Time: 9:30 a.m. (Rodgers Recreation Center)

Lunch: Symphony Café (Lunch is not included in the cost.)

Show Time: 1:30 p.m.

Bus Return Time: Approximately 5:30 p.m.

Participant Limit: 28 Cost: $85

Circle of Scholars

On the Road

http://collections.britishart.yale.edu/vufind/Record/1669249



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