July 17 , 2006 - Volume 3, Issue 10
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Police Officers Carry the Torch for Special Olympics |
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Several members of Eastern’s Campus Police Department participated in the Fourth Annual Connecticut Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run. The run raised $7,000 for Connecticut Special Olympics. Eastern runners included Lt. Derrick McBride; Officers Kevin Snow, Bridget Kelliher, David Acloque, Martin Praisner, and Brunilda Coriaty; Eastern students Erica Graff and Michelle Safin; Supporter Christina Baribault; Eastern staffer Jennifer Frechette; and Environmental Health and Safety Coordinator Eric Germain. Also joining in on the run were Willimantic Police Lt. Mary Beth Curtis and officers John Trotter, Eric Simonson, Lucien Frechette, Mark Solak, and Daniel Ortiz.
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Professor Fraustino Receives Fulbright Scholar Award
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Lisa Rowe Fraustino, associate professor of English, has been awarded a Fulbright Scholar grant to lecture and consult on children’s literature at Mahasarakham University in Thailand from May 30 to Nov. 21, 2006. Fraustino will assist in the development of a new graduate program designed to train teachers in the use of children’s books to teach English.
“Dr. Fraustino is the second Eastern professor to receive a Fulbright Scholar award this year and we are thrilled that she can share her extensive knowledge of children’s literature with the people of Thailand,” said Eastern President Michael Pernal. “Advancing relationships with the people of other countries is one of the goals of our University. Dr. Fraustino’s time in Thailand presents a wonderful opportunity to establish a meaningful connection with educators and students in that country.”
Fraustino has shipped 200 lbs. of children’s books to Thailand, most of them donated by her Eastern students, fellow professors, and friends who write children’s books. “These books will stay in Thailand to add to the lending library of my mentor, Dr. Wajuppa Tossa,” explained Fraustino. In her first few weeks in Thailand, she took an accelerated course in the Thai language, visited historical sites, and adjusted to the climate and the cuisine — including grasshoppers! “They are quite tasty!” she said.
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Eastern Professor Wins 2006 CSU Trustees Research Award |
Michèle Bacholle-Boškovic, associate professor of French Studies, is Eastern Connecticut State University’s recipient of the 2006 CSU Trustees Research Award.
Bacholle-Boškovic, who has been recognized for her work in the field of French literature and criticism, has been published in numerous peer-reviewed and commissioned journals and has attended and presented at more than 20 conferences in the United States, France, and Canada.
Her latest book, “Linda Lê, L’Écriture Du Manque,” is a one-of-a- kind study examining the works of Linda Lê, the controversial, young Vietnamese writer. Bacholle-Boškovic gained unique insights for her book by conducting a personal interview with Lê in Paris, as well as maintaining an ongoing correspondence.
In recognizing her achievements, Eastern President Michael Pernal noted that Bacholle-Boškovic explores themes that are central to the lives of students and their families, especially women and immigrant families. Her research includes multiculturalism in French children’s literature, Vietnamese Cinema, and the Algerian War.
Bacholle-Boškovic joined Eastern in 1999 as an assistant professor in the Department of Modern and Classical Languages. She holds a “Maîtrise” with distinction in English Language and British Civilization from the Université de Caen, France; an M.A. in French Studies from the University of Massachusetts; and a Ph.D. in French Studies from the University of Connecticut.
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Eastern Hosts Inaugural International Academy
of Business and Technology Conference
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For four days beginning on May 31, 60 scholars from the United Kingdom, UAE, Germany, Malaysia, Thailand, Japan, Australia, Peru, India, Ukraine, Nigeria, South Africa, Cyprus, Australia, China and the United States participated in the International Academy of Business and Technology at the Hilton Hotel in Mystic. Presenters hailed from 15 universities and colleges, including 11 professors from Eastern.
Eastern President Michael Pernal greeted the participants and opened the conference. Rochelle Gimenez, dean of Eastern’s School of Continuing Education, and several Eastern professors attended and/or participated in the ICBT conference presenting papers, chairing sessions, and serving on and/or moderating panels. They included Alex Citurs, Katalin Eibel-Spanyi, Kwangsoo Lim, Mo RuJoub, Elizabeth Scott, Craig Erwin, Weiping Liu, Eric Martin, Doncho Petkov, Richard Silkoff, Lisa Chandler, and Barbara Williams. Professor Branko Cavarkapa served as conference organizing chair, and Professor Chiaku Ndu served as IABT conference program chair.
The conference, organized by the directors of IABT, examined many issues including accounting and global responsibility; the impact of globalization on businesses, national economies and financial markets; global marketing challenges such as branding, advertising image, quality, consumer protection, and global regulations; monitoring the use of genetic information in employment decisions; database information in pricing decisions; information management systems and their impact on business; the merits of regional integration for international and interregional competitiveness; and the effect of national and international culture and values on the management of technology.
 
Participants listen as Eastern Business Professor Chiaku Ndu (left) president of the
International Academy of Business and Technology Conference (IABT) and
2006 Conference Program Chair, explains the objectives of the IABT Conference in Mystic.
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