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About The Cover

This photo by Mary Pearsall '11 of the military-issued boots her boyfriend wore during his year-long deployment to Afghanistan was one of more than 100 student works featured in the Best of Students Show at the Dorrance H. Hamilton Gallery Sept. 7 through Oct. 2, 2011.

"I know many people who are involved in different levels and branches of the military and I wanted to comment on the discrepancies between the perceptions and realities of war," Pearsall writes. "I believe there is a certain amount of idealism and romanticism attached to the idea of war, war-torn lovers, and brave soldiers. We often seem to forget that these ideas are embodied by real people, and the loss of one life can shatter hundreds. These boots are a physical representation of the idea of war, the idea of the brave soldier, and the reality that someone has to fill them."

Salve Regina University salutes those who serve our nation and celebrates all military heroes such as Maj. Gen. Antonio Taguba '88 (M), whose son is currently serving in Afghanistan. (Please see story on page 22.)

Features

The Job Hunt
Recent graduates talk about the challenges of finding a job in today's economy. By Megan Cassello '13

Ancient Wonders
Biblical scholar Dr. Tina Wray excavates the cave of John the Baptist and publishes her fifth book. By Martha Smith

Athletics
The football team captures the ECAC North-West Bowl Championship, women's cross-country takes home their first CCC championship, and women's soccer and volleyball post outstanding seasons. By Stephen Readey

Campus Conversations

Shaping the Future
Meet Dr. James M. Ludes, executive director of the Pell Center for International Relations and Public Policy.

Campus News & Notes

Campus News
Israeli Ambassador Michael Oren presents lecture, the men's rugby club heads to the national semifinals, Drs. John and Mary Louise Greeley retire, and the 35th annual Governor's Ball raises $327,715 for student scholarships. Click here to view more photos from the 2011 Governor's Ball.

Alumni News and Notes

Class Notes
War crimes investigator Maj. Gen. Antonio Taguba '88 (M) tells students to follow their conscience, and Megan Welsh '11 attends the Clinton Global Initiative University.

A Mercy Tribute
Remembering Sister Mary Noel Blute, RSM, '52,'84 (Hon.).

In Memoriam
The University community remembers the late John McGinty, trustee.

Past Issues

• Fall 2011 Issue (PDF)
• Summer 2011 Issue (PDF)
• Spring 2011 Issue (PDF)
• Winter 2011 Issue (PDF)
• Fall 2010 issue (PDF)
• Summer 2010 issue (PDF)
• Spring 2010 issue (PDF)