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The Triangle, Summer 2019 (Vol. 89, No. 1)
No full textSpringfield College’s alumni magazine is currently called The Triangle, a reference to the school’s emblem: an inverted red triangle representing the spirit, mind, and body. The magazine began at roughly twenty pages and in three years doubled in size. As with its previous formats, the magazine covers college news, including faculty research and school development projects. However, its primary purpose is to provide a forum for alumni to comment, and much of the magazine is dedicated to alumni achievements and class notes
Finding Aid: MS533 - Channing R. Mann Springfield College Records
No full textThis is the Finding Aid is for MS533 - Channing R. Mann Springfield College Records collection. Materials in this collection include correspondence, pamphlets, newspaper articles, magazine articles, and photographs created by Channing R. Mann or collected by offices in Springfield College. Materials date from 1919 to 2080, with the bulk being from 1950 through Channing’s death in 1978. Biographical materials include information gathered and created when he was awarded the Springfield College Tarbell Medallion Award 1958 and a manuscript called the “The Mann Brothers of Lincoln Nebraska” that contains information about Channing and his brother, Leslie Mann. This manuscript contains copies of photographs and documents. In addition to these, there are some materials from his involvement with AAHPERD (now SHAPE America), specifically the creation of the Channing Mann Award that was created for Council of City & County Directors. Finally, there are newspaper articles and correspondence. Most of the correspondence is between the Alumni Office of Springfield College and Channing Mann. One letter includes photographs of an alumni event in 1974 that included Springfield College President Wilbert Locklin.For more information on Channing R. Mann, see: https://springfield.as.atlas-sys.com/agents/people/56
Dr. Mimi Murray Triangle Interview (December 2019)
No full textThis is a video interview of Dr. Mimi Murray by Marty Dobrow for a Triangle article. The article, written by Marty Dobrow, appeared in the Summer 2019 Triangle Magazine. The interview was conducted in December 2019. The entire interview is around 55 minutes long. To read the article, please see: https://cdm16122.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/p16122coll3/id/18209.For more information on Dr. Mimi Murray, please see: https://springfield.as.atlas-sys.com/agents/people/9
Group photo on senior walk at Springfield College (c. 2019)
No full textPhotograph of seven students laying down on senior walk from c. 2019 at Springfield College. They are dressed in their graduation cap and gown laying on the sidewalk in front of the senior walk tile on the ground. From left to right the students are: Allison Avdoulos, Erin Martin, Rebecca Alaimo, Macayla LaChance, Olivia Otter, Meaghan Foley, and Kristen Madeia. The Richard B. Flynn campus union and administration building are in the background.This photograph is part of a group of photographs and files used in the poster on the Senior Walk for the 2019 President's Gala. Most photographs are low-res JPGs sent in by alumni that was taken or that the school photographer took of students and faculty on the Senior Walk during the last twenty years. There was also a PNG file of the poster that was ultimately created and uploaded as a JPG. These digital files have not been printed individually. Most field are represented on the poster, a copy of which is held in the Oversized collection in the Springfield College Archives.This photograph is part of a group of photographs and files used in the poster on the Senior Walk for the 2019 President's Gala. Most photographs are low-res JPGs sent in by alumni that was taken or that the school photographer took of students and faculty on the Senior Walk during the last twenty years. There was also a PNG file of the poster that was ultimately created and uploaded as a JPG. These digital files have not been printed individually. Most field are represented on the poster, a copy of which is held in the Oversized collection in the Springfield College Archives
Oral history interview of 2019 YMCA Hall of Fame Inductee: Barbara Roper
No full textThis is an oral history interview of 2019 YMCA Hall of Fame Inductee, Barbara Roper. Erin Friedman (not on camera) was the interviewer. The interview is a little over 15 minutes long.Barbara Roper, Volunteer, (1928- )
Trailblazer. Barrier breaker. Committed. These are just a few of the words used to describe Barbara Roper’s passion as a longtime volunteer for the YMCA. Since 1971, Barbara Roper has been an active volunteer with the YMCA of Central Florida, at which she became the first woman chair in 1980. Roper broke many barriers, including serving as the first woman to chair the Y-USA Board of Directors. She made it her mission to challenge the status quo and blazed a path that has opened the door for other women to take on lead roles throughout the Y community. On the international front, Roper was a committee member of the International YMCA, and has traveled the world as a representative of the Y movement, sharing her commitment and dedication at YMCAs in Ecuador, Africa, Nepal, Norway, and more.Files are born digital files. Ref file is 240p and master is 360p. Originally the resolution was listed in title. The resolution was removed in the final file name
Springfield College Graduate Commencement Program (May 18, 2019)
No full textA program for the one hundred and thirty-third graduate commencement ceremonies of Springfield College held on May 18, 2019. This pamphlet starts with a description of the commencement exercises, including songs, prayers, commencement address, conferring of degrees, the Honorary Degree candidates, to then finish with a list of the members of the graduating class. Karyn Polito, Lieutenant Governor of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, gave the commencement address
Oral history interview of 2019 YMCA Hall of Fame Inductee: Alice "Bonnie" Mairs
No full textThis is an oral history interview of 2019 YMCA Hall of Fame Inductee, Alice "Bonnie" Mairs. Erin Friedman (not on camera) was the interviewer. The interview is almost 25 minutes.Alice “Bonnie” Mairs, Staff, (1936- )
During her 36-year career with the YMCA, Alice “Bonnie” Mairs advanced the national and global mission and profile of the Y. Her passion and commitment to international educational exchange was unwavering. Among her many accomplishments, Bonnie brought the world to camp. She expanded the European-based International Camp Counselor Program (ICCP) to include camps based throughout the U.S., and opened the ICCP to include participation of counselors from Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East. In related efforts, she created ICCP Abroad, which sends young Americans to serve in overseas Y camps, and the Summer Work/Travel Program, which places international young adults in support positions in summer camps and YMCAs. She also expanded the YMCA presence at the United Nations by linking YMCA and U.N. leaders on issues of common interest. She ended her Y career in 2006 after having served for 15 years as the executive director of the International Branch YMCA for the YMCA of Greater New York. Bonnie served twice as the chair of the McBurney Morse Chair of Y Alumni. Since retirement, Bonnie serves as chair of the Secours Speciaux, the World Alliance of YMCAs emergency fund, which raises money and provides grants to international retirees facing personal crises, such as medical issues or insufficient retirement funds.Files are born digital files. Ref file is 240p and master is 360p. Originally the resolution was listed in title. The resolution was removed in the final file name
Oral history interview of 2019 YMCA Hall of Fame Inductee: Harold Mezile
No full textThis is an oral history interview of 2019 YMCA Hall of Fame Inductee, Harold Mezile Erin Friedman (not on camera) was the interviewer. The interview is about 24 and a half minutes long.Harold Mezile, Staff, (1944- )
To say that Harold Mezile is a go-getter and motivated to lead by example would be understatements. In a 40-year career with the YMCA, he was known for his social justice work and transformational leadership style. He created initiatives that impacted the urban landscape. He is described as a cause-driven equity leader and innovator. He inspired people to collaborate in a collective way to make differences in the communities they serve. Among his accomplishments, Mezile pioneered the Beacons Adaptation Partnership, an after-school network starting in 1996 during his tenure as president and CEO of the YMCA of the Greater Twin Cities, the third largest YMCA in the U.S. Beacons provided enriching out-of-school time services for more than 5,000 youth daily from low-income urban communities with an estimate of over 60,000 youth served since the inception of the program. He also is credited with starting a number of national Y initiatives, including Search Institute Partnership, Minority Achievers, Multicultural Executive Leadership Program, Diversity and Inclusion, Strong Community Agenda, and the Employee Resource Networks.Files are born digital files. Ref file is 240p and master is 360p. Originally the resolution was listed in title. The resolution was removed in the final file name
Group photo on senior walk at Springfield College (c. 2019)
No full textPhotograph of six students laying down on senior walk from c. 2019 at Springfield College. They are dressed in their graduation cap and gown laying on the sidewalk in front of the senior walk tile on the ground. From left to right the students are: Andie Stone (Nutritional Sciences), Kacie McDonough, Katie Stallone (Occupational Therapy), Bianca Dos Santos (Health Science), Taylor Kane (Applied Exercise Science), and Lilly Barraclough (Elementary Education/English). The Richard B. Flynn campus union and administration building are in the background.Most of these students were seniors on the Springfield College lacrosse team throughout their four years on campus.
This photograph is part of a group of photographs and files used in the poster on the Senior Walk for the 2019 President's Gala. Most photographs are low-res JPGs sent in by alumni that was taken or that the school photographer took of students and faculty on the Senior Walk during the last twenty years. There was also a PNG file of the poster that was ultimately created and uploaded as a JPG. These digital files have not been printed individually. Most field are represented on the poster, a copy of which is held in the Oversized collection in the Springfield College Archives.This photograph is part of a group of photographs and files used in the poster on the Senior Walk for the 2019 President's Gala. Most photographs are low-res JPGs sent in by alumni that was taken or that the school photographer took of students and faculty on the Senior Walk during the last twenty years. There was also a PNG file of the poster that was ultimately created and uploaded as a JPG. These digital files have not been printed individually. Most field are represented on the poster, a copy of which is held in the Oversized collection in the Springfield College Archives
Sports and Social Justice Symposium (April 12, 2019)
No full textThis video shows Springfield College's fourth annual Sports and Social Justice Symposium hosted on April 12, 2019. The event was introduced by Dr. Calvin Hill, Vice President for Inclusion and Community Engagement. A keynote conversation with Dr. Mimi Murray, which was moderated by Springfield College Communications Professor Martin Dobrow, made up the major part of the event. In the keynote, Dr. Murray presented stories relate to SC alumnus Tom Waddell (class of 1959), who was an accomplished athlete, a medical doctor, an army paratrooper, the founder of the Gay Games, and a "lion" for social justice. Dr. Murray also discussed her six years as head coach of Springfield College women's gymnastics and her role as a sport psychology consultant. Following Murray’s keynote was the announcement of the 2019 student-athlete recipients of the annual Tom Waddell Leveling the Playing Field Award presented by Michelle Lee Scecina, Assistant Athletic Director for Student-Athlete Enhancement. The award winners were Jannik Haas, a member of the SC Men's Gymnastics team, and Emmalie Drake, a member of the SC Field Hockey Team.For more information on Dr. Mimi Murray, please see: https://springfield.as.atlas-sys.com/agents/people/95
For biographical information on Tom Waddell, see: https://springfield.as.atlas-sys.com/agents/people/155