Police catch smokers underneath bridge May 22, 2008
Three people were arrested on drug charges Monday night near the Lasell College boathouse after an officer driving through the area got a whiff of marijuana in the air. At 8 p.m., an officer stopped his car at the end of Riverside Road in front of the school s boathouse and followed the smell of burnt marijuana to the decrepit bridge located next to the building, according to police reports. (Newton Tab, MA)
Gulls capture ECAC title with dominating win over Lasell May 12, 2008
- Endicott College outscored Lasell College, 13-1, in the final three quarters of play, posting an impressive, 15-3, win over the Lasers in the ECAC New England Men's Lacrosse Championship game on Sunday afternoon in Beverly, Massachusetts. The win marks the first ECAC title in Endicott men's lacrosse program history, while also setting a new record for victories in a year with 18. (Ecgulls.com)
Gulls blast Castleton, will face Lasell in ECAC Finals May 11, 2008
With the win, the Gulls improve to 17-3 overall and will play in Sunday's ECAC final against Lasell College ... In the afternoon contest, Lasell College got 21 saves from senior goaltender Mark DeMieri (Seaford, N.Y.) to double-up Plymouth State University, 10-5 ... The win advances Lasell College into Sunday's ECAC final against top-seeded Endicott. (Ecgulls.com)
No thanks for the memories May 5, 2008
"I feel invisible," says Gerald, a 20-year-old sophomore at Lasell College. "It looks like I didn't go to school there.". (Boston Globe)
Adult Leagues Apr 17, 2008
Matt Tieri finished his freshman year playing soccer for the Lasell College Lasers in Newton. Recruited by the Lasers after an undefeated season playing midfield for the Aztec Soccer Club out of Beverly, he appeared in 15 games out of a 16-game schedule, playing midfield for the Lasers. (Burlington Union, MA)
Police and Fire Apr 17, 2008
An employee accessed unauthorized data on the Lasell College network including names and social security numbers of students, faculty and alumni, according to a press release. Tue Mar 18, 2008, 03:29 PM EDT. (Newton Tab, MA)
Lasell's president has vision for community Apr 15, 2008
Lasell College President Michael Alexander's life has come full circle ... When Alexander became president of Lasell College in July of last year, he handed over the reins of Echo Bridge Entertainment to one of his partners ... Alexander will be inaugurated today at 2 p.m. at the Lasell College Athletic Center. (Newton Tab, MA)
Harjula enjoys coaching, playing on the diamond Mar 27, 2008
Greg Harjula, a 2001 graduate of , is now the associate head coach of the Lasell College baseball team ... Harjula, a three-sport athlete for the Tigers and a three-time Courier-Gazette baseball all star, now is the associate head coach at Lasell College in Newton ... One drawback is that the students that Harjula are coaching did not come to Lasell College with the intent of playing baseball. (Courier Publications, ME)
Lasell College identifies unauthorized activity on network Mar 21, 2008
Lasell College has terminated the employee, but a college representative was unable to say whether the former employee would face charges. We deeply regret this situation and are taking steps to investigate what has happened and to put measures in place to improve the protection of our data and to limit the data we keep to what we really need, said Chief Information Officer Deborah Gelch in a. (Newton Tab, MA)
Councilor wants to curb weighty deliveries Mar 20, 2008
NEWTON Hacker gains access to Lasell College data Someone hacked into the Lasell College computer network, gaining access to data containing personal information, including names and Social Security numbers of current and former students, faculty, staff, and alumni. Although there has been no confirmed misuse of the data, college officials said they had sent e-mail to the 20,000 people whose names were in the databases. (Boston Globe)
Endicott splits final March Mania matches Mar 15, 2008
With the two-match split the Gulls overall record moves to 11-11, remaining 6-3 in the NECVA. Endicott will return to action Wednesday on the road versus Lasell College. Game time is scheduled for 7:00 p.m.. (Ecgulls.com)
Paper trail to close its doors Feb 29, 2008
"I majored in retailing at Lasell College in Boston. But she wound up working for a utility - now ATr a number of years until accepting an early retirement package. "I had always wanted to start a business of my own and Paper Trail seemed right for me. " She opened her store on Boston Post Road and then, two years later, moved to 14 Water St. where she operated until moving to the corner store next to Cilantro's. "I am going to keep the corporate name, Paper Trail, alive in case some time down... (Shoreline Times, CT)
Around Town Feb. 14 -- Valentines Day meaning has changed over the years Feb 15, 2008
The following students earned a spot on the dean s lists at their respective schools: James Crowell at Cornell University, Ryan Simpson, a senior and early childhood preschool major, at the University of Vermont; Lee McDonnell and Charles Rubino at Lasell College; and Taryn Morgan at Lynchburg College. Jessica Adams,a sophomore majoring in business administration; Molly Magill,a sophomore majoring in accounting; Michael Levanchy,a freshman majoring in marketing; and Jessica Beck,a sophomore... (Scituate Mariner, MA)
WEDDING: Farina Kohut Feb 8, 2008
The bride is a graduate of Lasell College in Newton and is employed at Talbots in Hingham. Her husband is a graduate of Northeastern University in Boston and is employed at the Hingham Police Department. (Hingham Journal, MA)
Neighbors (Feb. 7) Feb 5, 2008
Anne Alise Bonistalli of Needham, a member of the Class of 2009, was named to Lasell College s fall 2007 dean s list. Jeffrey Escalante, son of Dianne and David Escalante of Needham, has been named to the dean s list at Hamilton College in Clinton, N.Y., for the 2007 fall semester. (Needham Tab, MA)
AROUND TOWN: Oh boy! Smiths have a new baby Feb 1, 2008
Amanda L. Stearns, a resident of Hingham and a member of the Class of 2010, made Lasell College s Fall 2007 Dean s List. Keep up the good work, Amanda. (Hingham Journal, MA)
New Haven blocks its way past Endicott Feb 1, 2008
They defeated Lasell College on Tuesday night. Drew Kirkeby logged 13 kills despite not playing in the first game, while Tommy Musto had a double-double with 10 kills and 10 digs. (Ecgulls.com)
A stellar week for Bentley's Chan Dec 13, 2007
Wainwright is a leader for Lasell Marlborough High grad Jessica Wainwright, a freshman at Lasell College in Newton, had a stellar first season for its women's soccer team. Wainwright was third in team scoring with five goals and three assists and played in all 18 games for Lasell, which improved from 4-14 last year to 11-7 this fall under new head coach Vito LaFrancesca. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Dr. Elizabeth Hadley, professor of Africana studies, dead at 57 Oct 18, 2007
Through her career, Dr. Hadley also taught at Boston College, Boston University, Dennison University, Indiana University, Lasell College, and Wheelock College. Along with African-American studies, the courses she taught included subjects such as theater, cinema, and women's studies. (Boston Globe)
Should nonprofits chip in? Oct 18, 2007
If Boston College, Lasell College, Mount Ida College, Andover Newton Theological School, and Hebrew College paid property taxes, the city would collect nearly $6 million annually, the commission found. Framingham, meanwhile, has become the first community to take official action on the dream, formally requesting payments from more than a dozen tax-exempt social service agencies with local holdings. (Boston Globe)
McBride Leads Gulls to Thrilling 3-2 Win Oct 1, 2007
(York, ME/York) had 11 saves for the Gulls while Tanya Callan (Brick, NJ/Brick Memorial) came up with eight stops for UNE, which returns to play Tuesday at Lasell College. The Gulls return to action Thursday when they travel to Bridgewater State College for a non-conference match starting at 4:00 pm. (Ecgulls.com)
Zachary Carson, 19; used his case to raise money for research of rare cancers Sep 20, 2007
Mr. Carson, who attended Lasell College and majored in hospitality, told the Landmark School alumni publication a few months ago, "I want to be the next Donald Trump.". "What can I say, I have big goals," he said. (Boston Globe)
Gulls Take Third at Gordon Invitational Sep 2, 2007
The Gulls opened play by defeating Lasell College, 3-0, by the scores of 30-20, 30-23 and 30-22. The 2006 Commonwealth Coast Conference Player of the Year, (Santa Cruz, CA/Aptos), put together a solid 35 assist and 18 dig effort in the three-game sweep of the Lasers. (Ecgulls.com)
Licensing of hospital officials under review Jun 8, 2007
Pawa also stated that she worked as an adjunct faculty at Lasell College in Newton, teaching several psychology courses, and that she was director of social work at the Jewish Memorial Hospital and Rehabilitation Center in Roxbury. Authorities at the college and hospital did not return calls yesterday seeking verification of those credentials. (Boston Globe)
The final cuts May 3, 2007
School: Lasell College, fashion design and production programAge: 21Hometown: Vernon, Conn. Inspiration: "It comes from everywhere, but mostly art history. Right now, my collection is based in French couture, but with an American spin."Up next: "This summer I am doing a community- service project in fashion at Newton-Wellesley Hospital."The goal: "I'd like to work for a designer first, to get my feet wet. It doesn't matter where really, but I'd love to stay in Boston versus New York.". (Boston Globe)
Runway ready May 3, 2007
Lasell Spring Fashion Show, Saturday at the Lasell College Sports Center, 1844 Commonwealth Ave., Newton. At 7 p.m. Tickets $20. (Boston Globe)
Gulls Push Past Lasers, 3-2 Mar 11, 2007
BEVERLY, MA - The Endicott College men's volleyball team notched a thrilling 3-2 win over Lasell College on Friday night in Beverly, MA. The Gulls took games one and two, 30-25 and 30-28, only to fall in games three and four. The Gulls were able to recover, as they notched the decisive game five victory, 15-9. (Ecgulls.com)
Gulls Notch 3-2 Win over JWU Mar 8, 2007
The Gulls return to the friendly confines of the MacDonald Gymnasium on Friday night, as they host Lasell College at 7:00 PM in Beverly, MA. Endicott fans who will be unable to attend Friday night's match can catch all the action on "Endicott All-Access," the Endicott College broadband webcasting channel starting at 6:55 PM.. . (Ecgulls.com)
WIN A DRESS! Mar 5, 2007
LAUREN GAUTHIER 21, Newton, senior at Lasell College. PROM DRESS CONCEPT Sequin-dotted satin and tulle dress with pearl-bead straps, flattering for any size. (Boston Globe)
Gulls Win a Pair - March Mania Day Two Mar 5, 2007
The Gulls will next head to Providence, RI for a rematch with Johnson and Wales on Wednesday night before returning home Friday night to play NECVA opponent Lasell College at 7:00 PM.. . (Ecgulls.com)
Endicott Advances in ECAC Tournament Mar 1, 2007
MEDFORD, MA - The Endicott College men's basketball team survived a second half scare, as (Belgrade, Serbia/Second Baptist, Houston, TX) hit a turn-around jumper with the clock winding down, as the Gulls got past Lasell College, 68-67 in Medford, MA.. The first half was all Endicott, as the Gulls held the Lasers to 8-of-31 (25. (Ecgulls.com)
Gulls Earn ECAC Tournament Bids Feb 28, 2007
The women are slated as the No. 3 seed and will take on Castleton State, while the men are seeded in the No. 4 spot and will play host to Lasell College ... The Endicott College men's basketball team enters Wednesday's match-up with Lasell College with an overall record of 15-11 ... Lasell College comes into the ECAC Tournament with a 16-11 overall record. (Ecgulls.com)
Taken to task over task forces Feb 25, 2007
Besides Harvard's recent naming of Faust as its next president, Assumption College in Worcester has chosen Francesco Cesareo as its next leader, and Michael B. Alexander will become the president of Lasell College in Newton. Cesareo, a historian, is dean of the liberal arts school at Duquesne University in Pittsburgh. (Boston Globe)
Xenos stacking up honors at Mount Ida Jan 21, 2007
The men's soccer coach at Lasell College in Newton has been selected as College Coach of the Year by the Eastern Massachusetts High School Soccer Coaches Association. This is the second year in a row he has won the award. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Coach: Schaus 'able to step right in and play' Jan 14, 2007
Vito V. LaFrancesca is the new women's soccer coach at Lasell College in Newton. A former head coach at both Watertown High and Beaver Country Day, he served as an assistant at Babson last fall. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
He's teacher by day, rap artist Lyrical by night Jan 5, 2007
On a cool afternoon at the beginning of the fall semester, Pete Plourde walked into his classroom at Lasell College in Newton. To the students in his advanced special-event planning and management class, Plourde, dressed in jeans, a button-down shirt, and a sport jacket, was just another teacher. (Boston Globe -- Living)
Pedestrian death prompts examination of street lights Dec 25, 2006
NEWTON -- A street light stands by the spot on Woodland Road where 22-year-old Kevin Flaherty was struck and killed by a car as he was walking back to his Lasell College dormitory shortly after midnight last September. The night of the accident the light was out, according to the police report of the accident. (Boston Globe -- Local)
Obituaries -- Dec. 14, 2006 Dec 22, 2006
Mrs. Chaucer, an occupational therapist, was a graduate of Lasell College of Newton, Mass. and Boston School of Occupational Therapy. (Milford Mirror, CT)
AT COLLEGE: Rodrigues earning basketball minutes at Saint Michael's Dec 11, 2006
A sophomore, de Silva is playing guard for the Beavers, who improved to 5-3 with a 75-73 win over Lasell College. Coucci chipping in at Bridgewater StATE. (The Standard-Times, MA)
Dr. Gertrude Barker; founded college nursing program; at 89 Nov 25, 2006
In 2000 Dr. Barker's husband died and she moved to Lasell Village, an independent living community on the campus of Lasell College in Newton. It is one of the few retirement-community programs in the country where senior citizens are required to attend classes alongside college students. (Boston Globe)
Endicott Takes Tufts Tournament Consolation Game, 73-63 Nov 19, 2006
MEDFORD, MA - Five different Gulls scored in double-figures as the Endicott College men's basketball team took a 73-63 victory over Lasell College in the consolation game of the Tufts Tip-Off Tournament on Saturday afternoon at Cousens Gymnasium ... Lasell College, which pushed 12th ranked Tufts University to the brink before losing 85-80 in the first round on Friday night, was led by 21 points and 12 rebounds from sophomore Jose Guitian (Miami, FL). (Ecgulls.com)
Find out how many get into schools Nov 9, 2006
College acceptance rates: How many get in. Sign up to receive our free Daily Briefing e-newsletter and get the top news of the day in your inbox. (USA Today)
Margaret LaMarca, at 75; medical secretary at hospitals Oct 15, 2006
She attended Lasell Junior College in Auburndale, now Lasell College. At age 18, she met Charles LaMarca. (Boston Globe)
Lasell student hit, killed by car is mourned Sep 26, 2006
NEWTON -- A somber Geoffrey Caravella looked yesterday at the photographs, the poem, bouquets of flowers, and candle stubs and started talking about his friend and Lasell College lacrosse teammate, Kevin M. Flaherty, who was killed Friday when he was hit by a car. He was always smiling, so everybody else around him was always happy," said Caravella, a sophomore defenseman, recalling Flaherty, 22, a senior at the school and a native of Norfolk. ``There wasn't a time I spent with him when I didn't... (Boston Globe -- Local)
Critics see hope in a coed Regis Sep 11, 2006
We're hoping they will abandon that plan that is so dramatically out of scope for a town like Weston and become a good neighbor again," said Charles Abrams , an organizer of Stop Regis Overdevelopment .Lasell College in Newton saw serious clashes with its neighbors after it began admitting men in 1998 and tripled its student body to 1,000. Nearby residents complained of increased traffic, loud parties, and new building. Regis has a larger campus, affording more buffer room for neighboring homes.... (Boston Globe -- Local)
'Ex-con' label unfairly applied Aug 30, 2006
The writer is a professor in the Boston University Prison Education Program and a faculty member at Lasell College. Copyright 2006 Globe Newspaper Company. (Boston Globe -- Editorial)
South Shore residents avoid traveling to Boston Aug 21, 2006
" Gwen Fernandes, 52, hasn't been to Boston in years. Her last trip to the Hub was 11 years ago, when her daughter was attending Lasell College in Newton. For the past 28 years she's lived in the Assonet section of Freetown, a cozy community of 8,475 people. Boston is a 37-mile drive. Fernandes used to work as a secretary in a real estate company in New Bedford, only a 10-minute commute from her house. She gets her groceries in New Bedford and Taunton, and sometimes drives to her hometown of... (Boston Globe -- Local)
Obituaries - 7/29/2006 Jul 29, 2006
She graduated from Lasell College in Newton, Mass. She was active in various church and civic groups in Tacoma, Wash. (North County Times)
Rangers trade struggling Nevin to Cubs Jun 1, 2006
Lasell College, Mount Ida, and Saint Joseph of Maine will join the Northeast Athletic Conference in the 2007-08 season. Copyright 2006 Globe Newspaper Company. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Yesterday's commencements May 22, 2006
Today's Globe Opinion Politics Magazine Education Science NECN Special reports Obituaries. SUFFOLK UNIVERSITY, BOSTON. (Boston Globe -- Local)
Harvard, MIT professor pay tops local peers Apr 27, 2006
Mount Ida College in Newton had the lowest salary in Greater Boston, $62,300, and Lasell College, also in Newton, had the second-lowest, $66,600. This year was the first time in more than 20 years that figures were included in the survey, because President John Silber refused to provide the data to the AAUP. The average salary for BU's full professors is $117,000, in the same league as ($114,700) and ($116,700). (Boston Business Journal, MA)
A poet who celebrates the joy of verse Apr 19, 2006
"He was the Billy Collins before there was a Billy Collins," says bg Thurston, a creative writing teacher at Lasell College in Newton, Mass. "He is a poet that the general audience easily connects with, but his ego doesn't seem to get in the way. He actively cares about promoting younger or unknown poets.". (Christian Science Monitor)
