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Springfield College Names New Police Chief
MICHAEL D. SULLIVAN has been named the executive director of public safety/chief of police at Springfield College after a comprehensive national search for this position. Sullivan most recently served as the chief/director of
public safety and campus operations at Elms College, a position he has held since 2009. He previously was employed by the Amherst (Mass.) Police Department for more than 33 years. Judy Jackson retired this summer as chief of police after
Michael D. Sullivan
40 years of leadership and service at Springfield College. Jackson remained at the College until July 1 to facilitate the leadership transition with Sullivan.
New York Times Bestselling Author David Epstein Visits Springfield College
New York Times bestselling author David Epstein spoke to students in the Fuller Arts Center in an event co-sponsored by the Springfield College Exercise Science and Sport Studies Department, the Applied Exercise Science Club, and the Humanities Department. Epstein is the author of the book,
Associate professor of communications Marty Dobrow, from left, author David Epstein, and asso- ciate professor of exercise science Elizabeth O’Neill
The Sports Gene, a New York Times bestseller that explores the science of extraordinary athletic performance. In this controversial and engaging explo- ration of athletic success, Epstein tackles the great nature vs. nurture debate and traces how far science has come in solving this timeless riddle. An investigative reporter for
ProPublica, Epstein writes about sports science, sports medicine, and Olympic sports. His science writing
has won numerous awards, including the Society of Professional Journalists 2010 Deadline Club Award. He has also co-authored several of Sports Illustrated’s most high profile investigative pieces, including the revelation that New York Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez tested positive for steroids in 2003.
Patricia J. Ohtake Delivers Greene Lecture in Physical Therapy
THE DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICAL THERAPY hosted the annual Greene Memorial Lecture featuring Patricia J. Ohtake, PT, PhD on April 10, on the campus. Ohtake presented, “Rehabilitation for People with Critical Illness: Taking the Next Steps.” Ohtake is an associate professor in the physical therapy program at the University
of Buffalo. Her research focuses on efficacy of clinical interventions for patients with acute and critical illness, and the use of simulation for physical therapist and interpro- fessional education. The Greene Memorial Lecture
is the premiere scholarly event of the Springfield College Department of Physical Therapy. The lecture- ship was initiated in memory of Jean Greene by her husband, Edwin Greene, who graduated from Springfield College in 1935.
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Professor of exercise science Mimi Murray, Karpovich lecturer Nancy Hogshead-Makar, and President Mary-Beth Cooper
Olympic Gold Medalist Presents Karpovich Lecture in Women’s 50th Celebration Conclusion
THE SPRINGFIELD COLLEGE School of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation presented the 2014 Peter V. Karpovich Lecture featuring three-time Olympic gold medalist and civil rights lawyer Nancy Hogshead-Makar H’02, in April. The lecture was entitled, “Title IX: We won, right? So, why the stubborn disparities in athletics?” and culminates the year-long Celebration of 50 Years of Women’s Varsity Athletics at the College. Hogshead-Makar, who received an honorary
doctorate from Springfield College in 2002, is one of the premier advocates of the Title IX Education Amendments of 1972 protecting people from discrim- ination based on gender in education programs or activities that receive federal financial assistance. In 2011, she was presented the National
Professor of physical therapy Julia Chevan, from left, speaker Patrica Ohtake, and HSRS Dean David Miller
Organization for Women’s Courage Award and was listed by Sports Illustrated as one of the most influen- tial people in the 35-year history of Title IX. She is a lifelong advocate for access and equality in athletics and is the current senior director of advocacy for the Women’s Sports Foundation.
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Eyewitnesses to Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” Speech on Campus
SPRINGFIELD COLLEGE celebrated the 50th anniver- sary of the March on Washington and Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” speech with a special panel discussion in March. The event was part of the 50th anniversary celebration of Martin Luther King Jr.’s commencement speech at Springfield College. Panelists included Daniel Smith ’60, Barry Brooks
’64, and former College Chaplain Bob Parsonage. Moderated by Springfield College Professor of Communications Martin Dobrow, the panelists reflected on that historic day on the National Mall when Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his famous “I Have a Dream” speech and recapped the impact it has had in the United States in striving for racial equality. (See A Look Back on page 48.)
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