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HP NEWSLETTER OCTOBER 2017VOLUME 6 – ISSUE 11HONORS PROGRAMNEWSLETTERIn This IssueWelcome!Page 2 . Director’s Welcomeby Abigail Solórzano and Nina EscalanteThank you for joining us as webegin a brand new journey as coeditors of HP’s newsletter.Congratulations to all the newmembers that, through theirdedication toward academicachievement, have joined us inthe effort to excel on Barry’scampus. And of course, welcomeback fellow members!First, we would like to introduceourselves, Abigail Solórzano andNina Escalante as the new coeditors of your HP newsletter. Weare excited to see what thissemester has in store for all of us!We would also like to apologizefor the delay in launching thesemester’s first newsletter, butdue to unforeseen circumstances,we were unable to meet thedeadline. We truly hope that eachof you and your families are foundsafe and well after the past fewhurricanes and other naturaldisasters.Page 2 . Meet HPSABWe would like to encourage youall to get involved! There are allsorts of opportunities on Barry’scampus. Don’t let your collegeyears pass you by without gainingsome leadership experience.Page 3 . Hurricane Irma FlurryAs we look back on this week ofmidterms, we hope that you alldid well and were not toooverwhelmed or stressed.(Look out for our upcoming gamenight for an opportunity todestress!)We can always rely on thecomfort that Christmas break isapproaching! That being said, weare now in the last half of thesemester and we strongly believethat you all will do your best andput your best foot forward.Even though it seems as if wehave just begun the semester, weare already halfway through it!We look forward to hearing anyfeedback or ideas from you!We hope you enjoy reading thisissue.All the best,Abby and NinaPage 6 . HP RosterPage 4-5 . HP Alumni: WhereAre They Now?Issue DatePage 5 . HP Faculty: WhereAre They Now?Page 6 . Calendar of EventsPage 7 . Honors ConvocationHP Contact InfoPresler Maxius a Weir 786-916-0907rhasheda.weir@mymail.barry.eduChantel Drysdale 347-882-0250chantel.drysdale@mymail.barry.eduNina Escalante 786-427-0317nina.escalante@mymail.barry.eduAbigail Solórzano 786-657-1254abigail.solorzano@mymail.barry.eduDr. Sirimangkala (Faculty Advisor)psirimangkala@barry.edu
HP NEWSLETTER OCTOBER 2017VOLUME 6 – ISSUE 12Director’s Welcome!For those that are new to the program,could you tell us a little bit aboutyourself?My name is Dr. Pawena Sirimangkala,and I am the Honors Program (HP)Director and Associate Professor ofCommunication. I earned my doctoratedegree in Communication with aspecialization in InterculturalCommunication from Kent StateUniversity, Kent, Ohio, in 1993.Meet HPSABPresler MaxiusCo-ChairSeniorYears in HP: 4Years in HPSAB: 3Why I joined HPSAB:I serve because, under the supervision ofDr. Sirimangkala, HPSAB is an incredibleopportunity for me to grow as a leader.There is just so much to learn fromsomeone who is as respected as Dr.Sirimangkala. Additionally, I serve because II get to help plan activities (fun andeducational) for the rest of the honorsprogram students, and I also get a say indecisions that affect us students.What are you currently working on orwhat are your research interests?During my sabbatical in fall 2016, Itraveled to Taichung, Taiwan to advancemy Chinese-Mandarin and successfullypassed Band A of the Test of Chinese asa Foreign Language (TOCFL, astandardized test developed for nonnative speakers of Chinese). My currentresearch examines the Chinese identitiesas portrayed in contemporary’s Chinesemedia and through the Chinese’sWriting Systems. While I was firstintroduced to China’s Simplified WritingSystem, I am now devoted to advancingmy Chinese reading comprehension,under Taiwan’s Traditional WritingSystem. Having lived in both China andTaiwan, my research focus is mainly towrite about the Chinese culturalcharacteristics from these two Chinesecultural perspectives. My current goal isalso to pass TOCFL’s Band B and have acommand of up to 1,000 Chinesecharacters.Rhasheda WeirCo-ChairSeniorYears in HP: 2 ½Years in HPSAB: 1 ½Why I joined HPSAB:I wanted to continuing gaining as much as I couldfrom the program, and so when offered thechance to work on the Honors Program AdvisoryBoard, I jumped at it. HPSAB exposes you toleadership roles that you will encounter in thefuture.Nina EscalanteCo-EditorJuniorYears in HP: 2Years in HPSAB: 1Why I joined HPSAB:Being in HP is a great privilege and opportunitybut I felt that my attendance of classes was justnot enough. I needed to get more involved in thisprogram that was giving me so much. HPSAB ismy way to get involved and give back.Could you tell us a little about yourcareer before Barry?Prior to coming to Barry University in1997, I taught at Kent State Universityand University of Arizona.What does your job entail now? AtBarry, I teach both communication andtwo of the HP courses (HUM 199H andHUM 300H) and enjoy traveling with HPstudents to present their researchpapers at national and regional Honorsconferences. In the past, I directed fiveStudy Abroad Programs at Barry (codirected the Thailand Study AbroadProgram in 2006 and 2007 and directedthe Honors Program’s China StudyAbroad in 2010, 2011, and 2012).What are current goals for HPstudents? To encourage more HPstudents to get involved in all aspects ofthe program and to travel to presentpapers at the Honors conferences.Chantel DrysdaleSecretarySeniorYears in HP: 3Years in HPSAB: 2Why I joined HPSAB:I enjoy participating in the events thathappen in HP, but I enjoy the events morewhen I know that I helped put themtogether. It’s a nice feeling when I hear thatmy HP peers had fun or learned somethingfrom an event that I helped organize. Plus,HPSAB is a great group of people to bearound.Abigail SolórzanoCo-EditorJuniorYears in HP: 2Years in HPSAB: 1Why I joined HPSAB:Being able to give back to HP by being partof HPSAB is a great way of showing howthankful I am and what an honor it is to be apart of a group of young men and womenwho strive to be the best they can be.
HP NEWSLETTER OCTOBER 2017VOLUME 6 – ISSUE 13Hurricane Irma FlurryThis past September, many of thethere. So while everyone was evacuatingTherefore, I had to take an Uber to FortCaribbean islands, along with the stateand going to shelters, I was hopelesslyLauderdale Airport, then a plane toof Florida, were struck with what hastrying to figure out if my family was safe.Albany Airport, a cab to Albany trainbeen called a historical cyclone thatI did not reach them until about twostation, a train to Penn Station inmade history – Hurricane Irma. Theweeks after the hurricane had passedManhattan where my parents wereaftermath of this powerful storm willover Florida. The whole experience wasfinally able to pick me up. The wholeforever mark our history, having leftvery emotionally draining.thing was a big ordeal, but fortunately, Imany without power and water forweeks, and others without homes.made it home safely.Chantel Drysdale: Hurricane Irma wasan experience that I would never want toBut while the storm itself leftgo through ever again. Fortunately, I didconsiderable damage, the flurrynot have to witness any of the physicalcaused before it hit left many peopledamage that it caused, because I wasstranded without a way of leaving,able to fly back home. However, tryinggrocery stores without necessary foodto get a flight out of Florida was a hugeitems, and gas stations without gas.hassle. I had to call and search online forAnd many of our Honors Programa plane ticket for several hours. Justmembers struggled with getting out orwhen I thought things were hopelessreaching their family members.and I would have to stay in a shelter, IRhasheda Weir: During Hurricane Irma,I had to evacuate my apartment andmove in with my sister. My apartmentwas located close to an evacuation zone;and so to ensure my safety, I packed upmy things and left. Thankfully, I did notlose any personal belongings to thestorm; however, I had no power or cellservice for couple of days.got a plane ticket. The ticket was fromPresler Maxius: During Irma, I could notFort Lauderdale, Florida to Albany, Newget in contact with my family in Haiti.York. I live in Bronx, New York, which isMy mom, my sister, and my brother livethree hours from Albany, New York.HP BUDDY SYSTEMThis Fall 2017 semester, and under HPSAB Co-Chair Rhasheda Weir’s initiative, the Honors Program has incorporated aBuddy System in which all HP members will be able to keep in touch and communicate in case of emergencies or help.Below are the names of each of the HPSAB members who will be reaching out and keeping in touch. Feel free to reach outto us too!Chantel DrysdaleRhasheda WeirPresler MaxiusVania ArboledaKristina FilimonovaDavid RodriguezMaegan CuestaAlayna GallagherNicole RafolsKailyn Belle IsleArin BlakeJohania CharlesLauren HallPaola MontenegroStefan JugmohanNina EscalanteAbigail SolorzanoSofia De la PuenteRebecca JohnsonIsaac SellersErica CruzTaylor CheckleyEmily Witkowski
HP NEWSLETTER OCTOBER 2017HP Alumni:Where Are TheyNow?To all Alumni: Thank you verymuch for sending in your news!Cheryl Frazier at Yale UniversityCheryl Frazier entered the HonorsProgram in Fall of 2011 and graduatedwith a Bachelor of Arts inPhilosophy from Barry University in May2015. Her Senior Honors Thesis title was“A culture of communication: A criticalexamination of modern implications ofsocial networking sites.” Cheryl alsoserved on HPSAB (2011 – 2015) as CoChair (2013 – 2015) and Historian and thefirst HP Newsletter Editor (2012).Here iswhat she says:VOLUME 6 – ISSUE 1“Since I graduated from Barry, I havebegun pursuing my PhD in philosophy atthe University of Oklahoma (OU) inNorman, Oklahoma. Norman is arelatively small town in comparison toMiami, so moving here was quite theculture shock. I also had to adjust to myfirst real winter in years, but have lovedgetting to experience all 4 seasons again!In May I completed the Master’s degreeportion of my program, so I now haveapproximately 3-4 years left until I havemy PhD. I plan to specialize in appliedethics and the philosophy of art, both ofwhich I learned to love thanks to formerHP faculty member Dr. Ruth Tallman. Inthe summer of 2016 I had the privilegeof attending the Sherwin B. NulandSummer Institute in Bioethics at YaleUniversity, where I received the PollardPrize for Outstanding Graduate StudentResearch for my research on universityresponses to student suicide attempts.Over this past summer I have been busydoing research on potential topics for mydissertation. I hope to write onsomething involving mental health andthe importance of art in treating mentalillness. I was also recently published in achapter of the book Hamilton andPhilosophy: Revolutionary Thinking!Dianna entered the Honors Program in2010 and graduated with a Bachelor ofArts in English from Barry University inMay 2014. Her Senior Honors Thesis titlewas “Selling Social Consciousness: TheIrony and Implications of MassMarketing Young Adult DystopianFiction.” Dianna also served on HPSAB(as Secretary in 2011 and asHPSAB Chair from 2012–2014). Here iswhat she says:“After graduating with my masters inEnglish from Eastern Illinois University, Imoved back to home to the place whereI spent most of my childhood: Phoenix.I’ve been out in Arizona for about a year4Outside of research I serve as myuniversity's Minorities and Philosophychapter representative, and I am a cocoach of our Ethics Bowl Team. I've alsoenjoyed my time making new friends andexploring life in the Midwest!The friendships I formed while in theHonors Program have truly becomelifelong friendships!”Two former HPSAB members, now lifelongfriends: Cheryl Frazier and AlekzanderSayers. Cheryl’s own caption of the abovephoto “Alek and I got to have a mini-HPSABreunion in July 2016 while I was inConnecticut for the program at Yale. I droveup one weekend to Maine to visit him!”now and loving reconnecting withchildhood friends, spending quality timewith my sister, and, of course, soaking upall the sun I can get!One of my best friends from Barry hasactually just moved out as well, so I amhelping her get adjusted (proof that theconnections made at Barry can last alifetime!).I teach English composition at MesaCommunity College and will be startingtraining to adjunct for Southern NewHampshire University in their onlineadult continuing education program.
HP NEWSLETTER OCTOBER 2017VOLUME 6 – ISSUE 1As someone who always felt at home inthe classroom, it is an honor andpleasure to get to see the other side ofthe desk (so to speak). I regularlychannel my favorite professors when Istruggle in the classroom (like spellingwords wrong on the white board), andfind myself reflecting back on just howwonderful they were often.In my spare time, I travel, hike, rockclimb, attend concerts, cosplay, and likeany true millennial watch way too muchNetflix and Hulu.”Raul Ballester and his twin boysRaul Ballester entered the HonorsProgram in Fall 2009 and graduatedwith a Bachelor of Science in Financefrom Barry University in May 2011. HisSenior Honors Thesis title was “TheLaw of Diminishing Return: AnEmpirical Study of China’s EconomicGrowth.” Here is what he says:5“My personal and professional life areadvancing faster than ever! Personally,my two boys (twins – Brian and Adam),recently turned 2 this August – without adoubt they are my greatestaccomplishment. Professionally – I amnow in the Corporate Finance Auditdepartment. This role has me travellingall over the world for extended periodsof time; while providing exposure tosome of our top projects in Africa, Asia,and Australia. My day to day are a bithectic, but with proper planning,anything is manageable, from daycareactivities and sports for my boys, to workmeetings and projects. We recently builtand moved into our new home.Diane and her roommates from BarryHP Faculty: Where Are They Now?Dr. RuthTallman taughtPHI 191H (JudeoChristian Doctrine)for the HonorsProgram fromAugust 2013 untilMay 2017. HPstudents oftenindicated that PHI 191H was one of thebest classes they took in the program.Below are some sentiments we receivedfrom HP students upon hearing thenews that Dr. Tallman took a teachingposition at the University of Wisconsin –Whitewater. Alayna Gallagher: “I really enjoyed Dr.Tallman’s PHI 191H class.” Chantel Drysdale: “Dr. Tallmanalways made going to her class worth it.I had a great opportunity to be in two ofher classes: PHI 191H and BIO-MedicalEthics. I always learned something newin each class and had many compellingdiscussions with her and other students.She definitely made my experience atBarry University better. Thank you, Dr.Tallman. You are absolutely missed atBarry U.” Nina Escalante: “Dr. Tallman was myfavorite professor! I took two philosophyclasses with her, and I was supposed totake a third. Who will I take that classwith now?” Abigail Solorzano: “No otherprofessor has challenged me (in a goodway) as Dr. Tallman. She made everyclass not only enjoyable but a reallearning experience.”Here is what Dr. Tallman wrote tous:“As for my news, I’m teachingphilosophy at the University ofWisconsin-Whitewater. I’ll beheading up (we’re currently in theprocess of creating it) a newapplied ethics track inside thephilosophy major here. We’veenjoyed an absolutely gorgeoussummer and fall. It’s beenawesome watching the leaveschange color! I’m living in a smalltown where I can walk to thefarmer’s market on Saturdaymornings - so much great localproduce! The apple cider upthere is to die for! I’m not at allexcited about my first winter in 7years, though! I miss you all somuch and hope everyone is doingwell!Best, Ruth
HP NEWSLETTER OCTOBER 2017VOLUME 6 – ISSUE 16OCTOBER 2017SUNDAYMONDAYTUESDAYWEDNESDAY123489101115HP NewsletterPublication161722232418HP MandatoryThesisOrientationLandon 2034:00-5:00 PM25Round TableDiscussionwith Students WhoHave HiddenDisabilitiesAndreas 1124:00-6:00 PMFRIDAYSATURDAY5HP Mandatory New StudentOrientationLehman 3285:30-6:00 PM12671314192021262728Lunch and Learn LearningDisabilitiesWith Dr. Linda BachellerLandon Events Room1:00-2:15 PMHP GAME NIGHTLehman 3285:30 PMHP T-shirt OrderDeadline3029THURSDAY31Miami Heat WheelsDemonstrationBarry Gym11:00 AM-12:00 PM12:00 PM-1:00 PMNOTES:Don’t forget to order your HP T-shirt by Oct. 23!Contact Dr. SirimangkalaNOVEMBER 1ST – Pre-Registration for returning studentsHP RosterBIOLOGYVania ArboledaKristina FilimonovaAlayna GallagherENGLISHJohania CharlesACCOUNTINGStefanJugmohanTaylor CheckleyErica CruzLauren HallNicole RafolsArin BlakeChantel DrysdaleKailyn Belle IsleEDUCATIONMaeganCuestaATHLETICTRAININGSofia De er MaxiusNina EscalanteUNDECIDEDIsaac la MontenegroDavid RodriguezRhasheda WeirAbigail SolórzanoEmily Witkowski
HP NEWSLETTER OCTOBER 2017VOLUME 6 – ISSUE 17HONORS CONVOCATION 2017Each May, students are recognized for their academic excellence at the Honors Convocation. Last May, therewere three HP students who received awards. The Honors Committee greatly appreciated the five HP studentswho volunteered at the event. See HP special moments from the event below.St. Catherine Medal Recipient: Presler Maxiusreceiving the award from Sister Linda BevilacquaPresident of Barry UniversityKevin Dalia: St. Catherine Medal and Deans’ AwardsRecipient (pictured with Dean Callaghan)Joleen Cooper: Alpha Chi, Delta Epsilon Sigma, and KappaGamma Pi Honor Societies (pictured with Fr. Padilla and Dr. Cvejanovich)Deans’ Awards Recipient: Jessica Cousett receivingthe award from Dean CallaghanHP studentvolunteers at theHonors Convocation:Pictured Left:Rebecca Johnson,Sofia De la Puente,and Nicole RafolsPictured Right:Vania Arboleda andAlayna Gallagher
2015. Her Senior Honors Thesis title was "A culture of communication: A critical examination of modern implications of social networking sites." Cheryl also served on HPSAB (2011 - 2015) as Co-Chair (2013 - 2015) and Historian and the first HP Newsletter Editor (2012).Here is what she says: begun pursuing my PhD in philosophy at
