Needham principal to end daily tour of Broadmeadow School, successor chosen May 14, 2008
Earned an MBA from the Simmons College School of Management in Boston; an Ed.M from Boston University; and a bachelor s degree in psychology and elementary education from the University of Massachusetts in Amherst ... Joined the adjunct faculty at the Simmons College Graduate School of Education, where she will continue to work after her retirement from the Broadmeadow School ... Whittredge also established a partnership with Simmons College, where she will continue to serve as an adjunct... (Needham Tab, MA)
100 years of loving momsMother's Day celebration reaches centennial mark May 13, 2008
Jarvis' devotion to and her fierce defense of Mother's Day could be tied to the feeling that "a certain era was passing and mothers like her mother were becoming fewer," said Laura Prieto, an associate professor of history and women's studies at Simmons College in Boston. By all accounts, Jarvis' mother Ann was a community activist who worked to heal the divisions in north-central West Virginia following the Civil War, and to promote improved sanitation by creating Mothers Friendship Clubs. (Casa Grande Valley Newspapers, AZ)
Hilda Silverman; activist sought peace for Israelis, Palestinians May 11, 2008
"Hilda was a woman so filled with a drive for justice - justice on all issues," said Elaine Hagopian, professor emerita of sociology at Simmons College. "I know there are a number of people, I can't tell you how many, who feel that her mentoring changed their lives. It's amazing to me the number of people across this country, and in Israel and Palestine, who know Hilda, who worked with her, and who were overwhelmed by her powerful presence, without her realizing how much her voice impacted so... (Boston Globe)
Mother's Day celebration reaches 100th anniversary this year May 11, 2008
Jarvis' devotion to and her fierce defense of Mother's Day could be tied to the feeling that a certain era was passing and mothers like her mother were becoming fewer, said Laura Prieto, an associate professor of history and women's studies at Simmons College in Boston. West Virginia became the first state to recognize Mother's Day in 1910. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
West sports notebook May 8, 2008
Derderian's bat elevates Simmons Sophomore Leah Derderian of Boylston, who plays first base and designated hitter for the Simmons College softball team, has brought a positive energy to the program, which this spring broke its single-season record for victories. "Leah has a terrific attitude every single day," said Simmons coach Nick French, whose team was 33-10 overall, finished second in the Great Northeast Athletic Conference, and received the third seed in the ECAC Division 3 tournament. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Antonelli appointed as director of ed for Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts May 6, 2008
Antonelli earned a master of education degree from Harvard University Graduate School of Education and a bachelor of arts degree from Simmons College. Comments Thank you for the abuse report. (Medford Transcript, MA)
Technology puts more pupils in the mainstream Apr 21, 2008
The key is finding the right tools and strategies to include all children in the classroom, said Madalaine Pugliese, the assistive technology graduate program director at Simmons College, the only school in the region to offer such a program. At the Council for Exceptional Children's annual convention in Boston this month, Simmons held an assistive technology showcase, highlighting best practices for integrating the technology into classrooms. (Boston Globe)
Help for traumatized soldiers Apr 21, 2008
Previous research has suggested that the diet helps reduce blood pressure, but this study, by Teresa T. Fung of Simmons College and the Harvard School of Public Health, is the first to examine whether it makes a difference in the incidence of heart disease and stroke in healthy people. After 24 years, the women who most closely followed the DASH diet had a 24 percent lower risk of heart disease than the women whose diets were furthest from the DASH model. (Boston Globe)
Beal, Labrador graduate from guide dog school Apr 21, 2008
Beal is a student and workscampus security at Simmons College. She also enjoys traveling locally in her community. (Somerville Journal, MA)
Vegetable diet cuts heart attack risk Apr 20, 2008
Reporting this finding in the latest edition of the journal "Archives of Internal Medicine", scientists from Simmons College, Boston, said that even though the study only followed women, men too would benefit equally by following a similar dietary regime. The studys lead author Teresa Fung said: "People might think they dont have high blood pressure, so they dont have to follow it. However, the results suggest that even healthy people should get on it.". (India Times, India -- Health/Science)
A decade of running Apr 19, 2008
After all, Hogan, 42, was a standout runner at Dennis-Yarmouth High School and stayed active after graduating from Simmons College in Boston. For her, running has always been just part of the routine. (Burlington Union, MA)
Women Following Blood Pressure-lowering Diet Less Prone to Heart ... Apr 19, 2008
D., of Simmons College, Boston, the researchers monitored 88,517 female nurses age 34 to 59 in the Nurses Health Study who did not have cardiovascular disease or diabetes in 1980. They monitored the diet patterns of these women since 1980 to 2004, calculated a DASH score for each woman based on eight food and nutrient components. (MedIndia)
Diet reduces heart attacks, strokes Apr 17, 2008
People might think, "I don't have high blood pressure, so I don't have to follow it," said Simmons College researcher Teresa Fung, the study's lead author ... (This version corrects name to Simmons College)). (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
On Virginia Tech anniversary, Saugus mom lobbies for changes Apr 17, 2008
Several lie-ins were held in the Boston area, including a silent protest organized at Simmons College by Katie McKendrey, a close friend of Ross Alameddine s.. From the research she has conducted, Alameddine said it is alarming how effortless it is for people to purchase guns. (Saugus Advertiser, MA)
New Benefits from Old Heart Measures Apr 16, 2008
The DASH -- Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension -- study, reported in the same issue of Archives of Internal Medicine, is the first to look at the diet's effect on the incidence of heart disease and stroke, said study author Teresa T. Fung, an associate professor of nutrition at the Simmons College School for Health Studies in Boston. "Previously, the benefits that were reported were for hypertension [high blood pressure]," Fung said. (MEDLINEplus)
DASH Diet Feeds a Healthier Heart Apr 16, 2008
Teresa T. Fung, ScD, Simmons College, Boston, and her research colleagues suggest further studies using different population demographics to determine the heart-healthy benefits of the DASH diet in other people and to compare the DASH diet to the healthful benefits of other diets considered healthy, such as the Mediterranean diet. The National Institutes of Health provided funding grants for this study. (MedHeadlines)
Blood Pressure-lowering Diet Also May Be Associated With Lower Risk For Heart Disease, Stroke Apr 16, 2008
D., of Simmons College, Boston, and colleagues studied 88,517 female nurses age 34 to 59 in the Nurses' Health Study who did not have cardiovascular disease or diabetes in 1980. Seven times from 1980 through 2004, the women reported the types of foods they ate regularly over the previous year. (Science Daily)
Business Notes (April 17) Apr 16, 2008
The prom dresses are collected and dry cleaned at no charge by Anton s Cleaners and on April 26, a boutique is held at Simmons College in Boston, where girls will shop for free dresses. Since attendance is by invitation only, students must be prequalified by referral partners. (Needham Tab, MA)
Study: DASH diet reduces heart attacks, strokes Apr 16, 2008
Although the study only followed women, said Teresa Fung, the study's lead author from Simmons College, men would probably get similar benefits from the approach. The study provides the best evidence yet of important long-term benefits from a low blood pressure diet, said Dr. Laura Svetkey, director of Duke University's hypertension center. (Xinhuanet, China)
Sharing his experience Apr 15, 2008
In addition to lecturing at Curry College, he has taught at Simmons College, Emerson College and Boston University. Harding also runs private advertising and management training and consulting services with such notable clients as A.T. & T., Bell Systems, Fidelity Investments, IBM, Miller Brewing, and Kraft/General Foods to list a few. (Kingston Mariner, MA)
Health/Science calendar Apr 14, 2008
Women and health reform Simmons College will host a national healthcare conference that focuses on women s role in healthcare reform. Open to the public, but reservations are required. (Boston Globe)
How to defuse a human bomb Apr 13, 2008
"These people are not necessarily deradicalized," says Zachary Abuza, a professor of political science at Simmons College who has studied the Indonesian program. "At the end of this program, you are probably still going to have someone who is committed to the establishment of sharia, who is probably still going to be less than friendly toward non-Muslims and ethnic minorities.". (Boston Globe)
Photo of Gisele brings big bucks Apr 12, 2008
Bianca Jagger has been chosen to deliver the commencement address to the 1,600 graduating seniors at Simmons College. (The ceremony takes place May 17 at the Bayside Expo. (Boston Globe)
DerManuelian: A tribute for Virginia A. Tashjian Apr 11, 2008
As a devoted librarian, she wanted to share her talents to others to become librarians, so she taught library science and was a professor at Simmons College in Boston. She also taught library science at Bridgewater State and Framingham State colleges. (Watertown TAB & Press, MA)
Book gives siblings of ill kids some much-needed attention Apr 10, 2008
Children with a sick sibling come to realize that the illness forces their parents to prioritize their lives around helping the ailing child, says Gerald Koocher, a pediatric psychologist and dean of the School for Health Studies at Simmons College in Boston. "Obviously, families do their best under awful circumstances, but especially if the healthy kid is doing OK, they're not the squeaky wheel," he says. (USA Today -- News)
African-American institute celebrated Apr 6, 2008
The event drew about 2,500 people and step-dance teams from several schools, including Boston University, Tufts University, Wellesley College, the University of Massachusetts at Amherst, and Simmons College, according to organizers. "This is something for the community to come out and see," said 21-year-old Shantelle Anderson, president of Northeastern's Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority, who helped organize the event. (Boston Globe)
Norton donates $100,000 to Simmons College Apr 6, 2008
Norton Healthcare Inc. has donated $100,000 to Simmons College of Kentucky to fund costs associated with the schools efforts to get accreditation ... "Nationally, for example, a deficit of 700,000 nurses and 500,000 allied health professionals is expected by 2020. Advances in technology and medicine make it possible for people to live longer, but as our population ages, the numbers of disabilities and illnesses also increase. For these reasons, it is imperative that we work together to address... (Louisville Business First, KY)
Around Town -- April 3 Apr 4, 2008
Kelly, a senior at Norwell High School, plans to attend Simmons College in the fall where she plans to major in Physical Therapy and Music. If you would like to see Kelly perform live, she will be featured with Benjamin Zander s Youth Philharmonic Orchestra on Friday, May 30 at Jordan Hall in Boston at 8 pm. (Norwell Mariner, MA)
Flaherty: Economic stimulus package for all Apr 3, 2008
Simmons College dietetic intern, Rena Oudan, will present a program on the benefits of vitamin D at the Senior Center lunch site at 12:15 p.m. on April 4. Signup for lunch on that day and learn something new about this important nutrient. (Medford Transcript, MA)
Survey: Many Women Aspire to For-Profit Board Membership Mar 31, 2008
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DSS will hire more social workers Mar 27, 2008
"I would say it's really a good direction, because, to me, that reflects a philosophical shift in how they're thinking about the work and what workers need," said Tien Ung, a former DSS social worker who teaches social work at Simmons College. "Any attempt to bring the caseload down, even if it's one case for one year or two for two fiscal years, is significant.". (Boston Globe)
Following recovery, Needham police sgt. competes to raise money for Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Mar 27, 2008
Sgt. Chris Baker of the Needham Police swims during a training session at the Simmons College athletic center March 22. Baker is a leukemia survivor and is participating in the Mooseman Half Ironman Triathlon in New Hampshire in June to raise money for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. (Needham Tab, MA)
Around Town -- March 20, 2008 Mar 25, 2008
Norwell resident Devon Gray has been named to the dean s list at Simmons College in Boston for the 2007 Fall semester. Devon is a senior majoring in Economics. (Norwell Mariner, MA)
Separate lives, together in business Mar 23, 2008
"The romantic breakup of co-preneurs puts their company in "real jeopardy," says Margaret Heffernan, author of "How She Does It: How Female Entrepreneurs Are Changing the Rules for Business Success" (Viking, 2007), and a visiting professor at Simmons College n Boston. "How happy employees are, how streamlined processes are, how good communications are - all these things are at risk. " The ex-couples who can stay in business together are "few and far between," she adds.Carving out well-defined... (Boston Globe)
Taking the kids to the heart of college country Mar 20, 2008
"They want to see what winter is like in Boston," jokes Janet Ferrari, a senior admissions official at Simmons College, my alma mater. She adds that this crop of students and their parents aren't necessarily waiting until they are high school juniors or seniors either. (CNN -- Travel)
Around Town March 19 -- Lots of towns show up in Marshfield Mar 19, 2008
The following Marshfield residents were named to the dean s list for the fall 2007 semester at their respective colleges: Shawn M. Amand, Erin F. Catarius, Gina V. Cullen, and Jason H. Maley at Boston University; Rebecca Stevenson at the University of Maine in Farmington; Mary C. Jennings and Elizabeth Campbell at the University of Hartford; Amanda Blakeslee, Victoria Ibrahim and Jessica McConoghy at Emmanuel College; Jessica Banco, Morgan McGillicuddy, Kari Phillips and Jennifer Stallings at... (Marshfield Mariner, MA)
'The Canvasation Project' Mar 18, 2008
Tonight, you can see the 12 pieces that have come out of this process, as well as videos of the paintings being created, during a salon-style discussion with Barbara O'Brien, director of the Trustman Art Gallery at Simmons College, and Leonie Bradbury, director of Montserrat College of Art Galleries. 6-9 p.m. Free. (Boston Globe)
Najarian to be inducted into Watertown Athletic Hall of Fame Mar 15, 2008
He works at MassBay Community College as an adjunct professor teaching courses in critical thinking and psychology and supervises student teachers and teaching interns for Simmons College. He s also a consultant for a comprehensive wellness program called New Beginnings which aims to help youngsters and parents avoid drug and alcohol abuse. (Watertown TAB & Press, MA)
Chargers fall to Walters St. in region Mar 7, 2008
Motlow St. 69, Simmons College 54: The nationally-ranked Bucks trailed 32-31 at the half but took control of the boards in the second half to advance to Saturday s semifinal round. Tyree Evans tallied 20 points while Demarco Stepter secured 11 of the team s 45 rebounds to lead Motlow (27-4), the No. 2 seed from the East. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Tree Of Animal Life Has Branches Rearranged Mar 6, 2008
The study team included Andreas Hejnol, David Matus, Kevin Pang, William Browne, Elaine Seaver and Mark Martindale from the University of Hawaii; Stephen Smith from Yale University; Greg Rouse from the University of California--San Diego; Matthias Obst from Kristineberg Marine Research Station in Sweden; Gregory Edgecombe from The Natural History Museum in London; Martin Sorensen and Reinhardt Kristensen from the University of Copenhagen; Steven Haddock from the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research... (Science Daily)
Health as a priority on campus Mar 5, 2008
In the Health Education Program at Simmons College, for example, students learn lifetime strategies around nutrition and healthy eating, exercise, sleep, stress, time management, self esteem, not smoking, responsible drinking, and preventive health ... Susan C. Scrimshaw is president of Simmons College and a member of the governing council of the Institute of Medicine of the National Academies. (Boston Globe)
Depth helps Chargers advance past Hiwassee College Mar 5, 2008
Simmons College 80, Jackson St. 68: The Panthers outscored the Generals 57-30 in the second half to earn a first round win. Simmons (26-5), who hit 22-of-34 shots in the second half, advances to face Motlow State in the quarterfinals at 3 p.m. Thursday. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
A star-studded bet on '21' Mar 4, 2008
Hollywood prep, 101 Hollywood producer Denise Di Novi was back at her alma mater, Simmons College, yesterday without the one thing a woman with three dozen film credits needs: her cellphone. Not a problem - all of Di Novi's calls were forwarded to the dean's office. (Boston Globe)
Caseys at the bat, on bench for Tufts Mar 2, 2008
Simmons College senior Nikki Cohen (below), a Wellesley High graduate, has earned the respect of basketball coach Tony Price. "Nikki is one of the most dedicated student-athletes to enter Simmons during my eight seasons here," said Price. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Faked Holocaust memoir: Den of lies Mar 2, 2008
Daniel asked Lawrence L. Langer, a Simmons College professor emeritus, a preeminent authority on Holocaust narratives, and Deborah Dwork, director of the Strassler Family Center for Holocaust and Genocide Studies at Clark University, to read the manuscript. Dwork recalls that she and Langer, who discussed it, pointed out numerous historical and geographical errors to Daniel. (Boston Globe)
New therapy practice opens Mar 2, 2008
He is a graduate of Simmons College School of Social Work, and trained in solution focused and cognitive behavioral therapy. Licensed practitioners at Boston Evening Therapy provide counseling services for depression, anxiety, self-esteem, grief and loss, child physical and sexual abuse, stress and trauma-related conditions, marriage and family conflicts, child and adolescent issues, work and school performance, drug and alcohol dependency recovery, co-dependency and adult children of alcoholics... (Brookline TAB, MA)
Tuning into 'Gary' Feb 27, 2008
Simmons College, Holmes Sports Center Gymnasium, 300 The Fenway. 617-558-1881, ext. (Boston Globe)
Prom dress collection under way in Wakefield Feb 22, 2008
The prom dresses are collected and dry-cleaned free of charge by Anton s and on April 26, a boutique is held at Simmons College in Boston, where lucky girls will shop for free dresses ... Anton s Cleaners is working this year with its many partners, including FOX-25, NSTAR, Jordan s Furniture, Community Newspaper Company, Simmons College, and many area colleges and high schools. (Wakefield Observer, MA)
Anton's Cleaners kicks off prom dress donations Feb 20, 2008
The prom dresses are collected and dry cleaned free of charge by Anton s and on April 26, a boutique is held at Simmons College in Boston, where lucky girls will shop for free dresses ... Anton s Cleaners is pleased to be working this year with its many partners, including FOX-25, NSTAR, Jordan s Furniture, Community Newspaper Company, Simmons College, and many area colleges and high schools. (Tewksbury Advocate, MA)
Anton's collects prom dresses Feb 19, 2008
The prom dresses are collected and dry-cleaned free of charge by Anton s and on April 26, a boutique is held at Simmons College in Boston, where lucky girls will shop for free dresses. Attendance is by invitation only, and students must be pre-qualified by referral partners, guidance counselors, teachers and social service agency personnel will refer high school junior and senior girls to the program. (Lexington Minuteman, MA)
Medina shootout 25 years ago brings back memories Feb 14, 2008
Corcoran, the communications department chairman at Simmons College in Boston, wrote an account of the shootout in 1990: "Bitter Harvest: Gordon Kahl and the Posse Comitatus Murder in the Heartland.". U.S. Attorney Drew Wrigley, North Dakota's chief federal prosecutor, said he remembers everyone in the area being riveted by the shootout and the events that followed. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Forgiving a killer Feb 13, 2008
One of her first jobs here was at McLean Hospital in Belmont, where a mentor encouraged her to pursue a degree in social work at Simmons College. She worked 70 to 80 hours a week, taking only Sundays off. (Boston Globe)
Wilmington social worked killed by patient Feb 8, 2008
According to state records, Mattian has been a licensed independent clinical social worker since 2001, and she was a Simmons College graduate. She lived on Veranda Avenue in Wilmington. (Wilmington Advocate, MA)
In the shadow of Sigmund Freud Feb 6, 2008
Dr. Freud, 83, retired recently from her post as a professor at Simmons College in Boston, where she chaired the Human Behavior Sequence at the School of Social Work. These days she teaches at the Institute for Lifelong Learning at Brandeis University (her upcoming course is "Personal Tales of Sadness and Madness") and is taking a course there on the history of dance. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Lady Chargers comeback strong Feb 4, 2008
With Ashley Fields, one of six active Lady Chargers, sidelined with a knee injury the team received a lift from Simmons College transfer Shauna Cooper. Originally a Columbia State player, Cooper transferred to the Louisville, Ky. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
A nurse and adventurer - on the Wright track Feb 2, 2008
With a BA in geology/geography already under her belt, she enrolled in an accelerated nursing program at Simmons College and 1. 5 years later, she is a nurse. (Somerville Journal, MA)
Meet the candidates Feb 1, 2008
She previously worked in the Reading Public Schools as an occupational therapist and now serves as an instructor at the Graduate School of Special Education at Simmons College and is an educational consultant. I believe that my candidacy offers an unprecedented opportunity to elect someone with a unique perspective who will work to improve the Reading school system, she said. (Reading Advocate, MA)
Backward glances for Jan. 31 Jan 31, 2008
Florence Carney, vocational household arts teacher at Hudson High School, was taking courses in nutrition, food rationing, home economics and child care at Simmons College Pvt. Willard Walcott was transferred from Atlantic City, N.J., to Lowry Field, Colorado Nellie Subac, Zillah Leazer, Vera Crossman and Rose Johnson attended Faith Miller s birthday party At the Hudson Theater: Robert Taylor, Brian Donlevy and Charles Laughton in Stand By for Action The monthly meeting of the Social Reading... (Hudson Sun, MA)
At 90, he lives the lifestyle he preaches Jan 28, 2008
Daughter, Susan Scrimshaw, is the president of Simmons College. Four sons: Nevin, an information technology administrator; Steven, a teacher at the Cambridge School of Weston; Nat, executive director of the Margret and H.A. Rey Center, a cultural center modeled around the ideals of the "Curious George" book authors; and Norman, who teaches Buddhist meditation. (Boston Globe)
Tenney Lehman, 90, poet and Nieman Foundation director Jan 19, 2008
While in Newton, Mrs. Lehman took courses at Northeastern and Brandeis universities and Simmons College and got the job at Harvard through a temporary employment agency. The couple retired to their home on Gay Head in 1986. (Boston Globe)
Callahan says goodbye to the Wilmington library Jan 17, 2008
Then, in 1966, she received her Master of Library Science degree from Simmons College. After graduation, Callahan worked for five years at Cabot Corporation, a chemical services company in Billerica, and for 16 years at the environmental consulting firm of TRC Corporation in Lowell. (Wilmington Advocate, MA)
Group seeks a way to ease college transfer process Jan 14, 2008
Maryann Broxton, a 38-year-old student at Bunker Hill, had heard warnings about the potential pitfalls in transferring, and has met with administrators at two schools she is considering - Tufts University and Simmons College - to avoid surprises. "You really need to do a lot of investigation, so you don't take a course and find out they won't take it when you get there," she said. (Boston Globe)
College recruiters go where the students are: online Jan 7, 2008
Simmons College admissions counselors have Facebook and MySpace pages and regularly correspond with prospective students and applicants via instant- and text-message. "This is how they prefer to communicate, and it gives us a chance to build a relationship with them," said Catherine Capolupo, Simmons' director of undergraduate admissions. (Boston Globe)
YESTERDAYS: Christmas wedding on North Street Dec 28, 2007
Miss Caroline Congdon, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Howard Congdon of Whitcomb avenue, South Hingham, is home for the Christmas holidays from her studies at Simmons College. Mr. & Mrs. Walter Markham of Fottler road are welcoming the arrival of a son, born December 17th at the South Shore Hospital. (Hingham Journal, MA)
More of this story Dec 27, 2007
Maloney, who returns to his base in California on Jan. 12, is savoring the holidays with his parents, Carole and retired Newport Fire Department Capt. Stephen Maloney, his sister, Merrill Maloney, a senior at Simmons College in Boston, and a crew of friends and relatives. I m a lot more grateful to be back in Newport, the Marine said while sitting with his family around a Christmas tree decorated with ballerinas, Marine Corps ornaments and penguins. (Newport Daily News, RI)