Assumption College Announces September Events
Worcester, MA—Assumption College is pleased to present the following events during the month of September. All events will be held on the college campus and are free and open to the public. For more information on any of the following events, please call (508) 767-7160.

September 2—The d’Alzon Arts Series presents its first event of the year, an exhibit showcasing photographer and Assumption College art professor Scott Glushien and some of his recent works. The exhibit runs through October 18 and is open from 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. in the d’Alzon library.

September 9—The SGA lecture series kicks off with relationship expert Ellen Gootblatt in the Hagan Campus Center at 7:00 p.m. A nationally syndicated advice columnist, and author, Gootblatt was the host of the #1 rated ABC evening talk show, "Getting Together with Ellen Gootblatt." Her radio show and her lectures are about just that: how to build and sustain the finest relationships one can in a positive, optimistic way. This will be Ellen's third visit to Assumption.

September 10—Assumption College will hold a panel discussion called “Reflections on Being An American,” at 4:00 p.m. in the Hagan Campus Center as part of the September 11th “Week of Remembrance.” The panel discussion with professors Deborah Kisatsky (History), Daniel Mahoney (Political Science), and Nalin Ranasinghe (Philosophy) will be moderated by Dean Mary Lou Anderson. Refreshments will be served.

September 10—The Campus Activities Board presents comedian Jim Colliton in Charlie’s at 8:00 p.m. Out of all the great acts in Boston, Jim Colliton is considered by many as one of the next comedians to break onto the national scene. Jim's love for performing comes across in his hilarious comic routine and his unique improvisational skills. Jim has added to this reputation with his performances in the San Francisco Comedy Festival, his work with national acts like Anthony Clark, Ed McMahon and Dom Irrera, as well as his unending work with college and comedy clubs across the country.

September 11—The Assumption College Community has an entire day of events planned for September 11:
The Chapel of the Holy Spirit will be open throughout the day for quiet reflection, with a brief reading and song offered every half-hour. There will be a moment of silence at 8:46 a.m. and the Chapel bells will toll as the Assumption College community honors the victims of September 11 at the time the first plane hit the WTC’s North Tower. There will also be a mass at 5:00 p.m.
At 11:15 a.m., Dr. John Anderson will give a lecture entitled “9 Lessons of 9/11” in the Auditorium of La Maison. Dr. Anderson is a professor emeritus of History at the College of the Holy Cross and former City Councilor for Worcester. The lecture is sponsored by the W.I.S.E. program.
A candlelight march and Vigil will begin at 8:30 p.m. Students and all members of the Assumption community are invited to participate in the march to the Chapel, which starts with seniors in the Village and Valley and ends with first-year students in Alumni and Desautels. A Garden of Remembrance located between the Chapel and the Library will be dedicated at this time. All of the events throughout the day are open to the public.

September 12—The Spanish Film Series presents “El Bola (The Pellet)" at 7:00 p.m. in the new Information Technology Center, Room 217. “El Bola” is a Spanish language film with English subtitles about a 12-year-old boy who lives in a violent and sordid atmosphere. His home life, which he doesn’t let anyone find out about because he is ashamed of it, keeps him from making friends with other kids. When a new kid arrives at school, El Bola discovers what friendship is. Gradually he gets to know a reality different from his own. All this gives him the confidence to accept and finally to confront his own situation. Winner of the Best Film Prize in Spain, “El Bola” is a powerful story, supported by UNICEF's children’s fund.

September 14—The HUMANARTS program presents The Trinity College Choir of Cambridge, England at 8:00 p.m. in the Chapel of the Holy Spirit. A mixed voice choir of university-aged members, the Choir has produced many commercial recordings, which have been broadcast for the BBC. They have toured extensively all over the world.
September 15—The 4th annual Voices for Children Bike Ride is a fundraiser to prevent child sexual abuse. All proceeds will benefit child sexual assault prevention and treatment agencies including UMass Memorial Children's Medical Center, CASA Project, and the Child Assault Prevention (CAP) project of the YWCA/Daybreak. Riders can choose a family loop or a 10, 25, or 50 mile ride. The event begins at 10:00 a.m. and will offer activities for families and children throughout the day including a moonwalk, child safety programs, and an appearance by Lil’ Iguana, an entertaining friend created to speak to children about personal safety.

September 17—The SGA lecture series presents a two-part lecture series by Fr. Dennis Gallagher, A.A’69, called "The Nature of the Priesthood Today,” at 7:00 p.m. in the Hagan Campus Center. In this time of turmoil for the Catholic Church, questions surrounding the priesthood are being raised with greater sense of urgency. What is the nature of the priestly vocation? Why is celibacy a requirement? Why is the priesthood reserved for men? Fr. Dennis will speak on these issues and more.

September 18—The SGA lecture series presents the second part of their series on Religion with "Crisis in the Church: A Panel Discussion.” The discussion, which will take place in the Salon of La Maison at 7:00 p.m., deals with the clergy sex abuse cases that have recently been brought forth in large numbers. Panelists include: Professor Marc Guerra, theology professor at Assumption College; Fr. Dennis Gallagher, vice-president of Mission at Assumption College; Tony McCaffery, former Jesuit Seminarian; Phil Saviano, Regional Director of SNAP (Survivors’ Network of those Abused by Priests); Marybeth Kearns-Barrett, Assistant Chaplain at College of the Holy Cross; and Mary Jane Doherty, assistant to the President of Regis College and volunteer on the Commission for the Protection of Children.

September 19—The HUMANARTS series presents a lecture by Dr. Joan Branham called "The Temple That Won’t Quit: Constructing Sacred Space in Ancient Judaism, Early Christianity, and Florida’s Theme Parks" at 7:00 p.m. in the Auditorium of La Maison Francaise. Joan Branham is an associate professor of art history at Providence College. She has done extensive doctoral research on critical interpretations of sacred space in early churches and synagogues. Her work has been published in numerous journals.

September 20—The d’Alzon arts series presents a poetry reading with David Thoreen and Dan Lewis at 7:00 p.m. in the d'Alzon Library. Thoreen is an associate professor of English and the department chair at Assumption College.
September 21—Assumption College will participate in the Salisbury Street Sampler from noon until 4:00 p.m. At this event, visitors will have a chance to sample a taste of what's going on at Salisbury Street. Visitors to Assumption College will attend the football game at 1:00 p.m. versus Merrimack and stroll over our 175-acre campus to see the results of our recent 5-year, $50 million expansion.

September 25 and 26—The New England Association of College Admission Counselors will present a College Fair from 9:30 a.m. until 11:30 am on September 25th and from 7:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. on September 26th in the Plourde Recreation Center. Hundreds of college representatives throughout the Northeast will be on hand to present information and answer questions about their school for college-bound high school students.

September 26—The Spanish language film series continues with a showing of "La Communidad (The Commonwealth)" at 7:00 p.m. in the Information Technology Center Room 217. “La Communidad” is a Spanish language film with English subtitles about Carmen, a real estate agent who is struggling to keep her job and her boyfriend, strikes it rich when she temporarily moves into a fabulous Madrid apartment she was sent to show to buyers. In the building she discovers both a corpse and the deceased's lottery money that had been hidden there for years. The other building occupants are so jealous they will go to any lengths to get a hold of their share.

September 29—The 3rd annual Light the Night walk to support the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society will take place at 5:00 p.m. in the Laska Gym. The event is a 2-3 mile evening walk of hope featuring illuminated balloons to celebrate and commemorate lives touched by cancer. The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society invites everyone to register for the Walk to help light the way to a cure. Funds raised through corporate and individual contributions will support the Society’s mission to cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin’s disease, and myeloma.

September 30—The SGA presents "A World of Difference: Awareness, Understanding, and Acceptance of Diversity,” running through October 4 in the Hagan Campus Center. "A World of Difference" is a Multi-Media Exhibition of portrait photographs and recorded interviews with individuals from different races, religions and lifestyles. Viewers are provided with their own portable cd player to listen to the interviews. Over the course of this hour-long program the interviewees discuss their lives in ways that illuminate not only each person's uniqueness, but also many of the traits we all have in common. Stereotypes, prejudices, and fears are explored, compelling viewers to examine the role these influences play in their own lives. The exhibit is open from 7:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. daily.