Please enable JS and disable any ad blocker This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page Vitaliano Figueroa is one of two new Associate Vice Presidents in the Division of Student Affairs The Division of Student Affairs is welcoming a new Associate Vice President a student affairs veteran with more than 20 years of experience Figueroa comes to San Diego State University from Valley City State University in North Dakota where he served as vice president for student affairs for three years Figueroa worked as the director of student life leadership development and student conduct at the College of Southern Nevada in Las Vegas Figueroa said his years of experience supporting an entire student affairs portfolio will give him perspective as well as the ability to focus on listening to the needs of students and the staff who work in the departments that he will oversee “The years of experience I have directing a number of different programs in a variety of different university systems will give me the ability to support my various areas and departments and help them move toward their goals and the goals of the university overall,” Figueroa said “I think one of my strengths is program development and being able to envision what something might look like and then identify how we get there,” he said “I am a big thinker and I like to get things done.” SDSU Vice President for Student Affairs Eric Rivera said that Figueroa brings a considerable amount of expertise and proven success in student retention efforts “Vitaliano has a track record of proven success in the areas of student retention and work with underrepresented student populations We are excited to have him join our team and bring that expertise as well as a wealth of experience to SDSU,” Rivera said Figueroa is no stranger to urban college campuses or to California schools serves more than 44,000 students and Figueroa previously worked at United States International University in San Diego and Santa Ana College and American Career College former colleagues noted Figueroa’s commitment to listening to students’ needs and providing growth opportunities for all students “One of his greatest strengths is his ability to understand and support the growth of the whole student especially student growth that happens outside of the classroom,” said Arthur Byrd former vice president for student affairs at the College of Southern Nevada Figueroa will be overseeing Student Athlete Academic Support Services Compact for Success and Collaborative Programs Educational Opportunity Programs and Ethnic Affairs the Office of the Ombudsman and Testing Services He will also work with the assistant deans for Student Affairs and Student Affairs of the Imperial Valley Campus Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors the daughter of Salvatore and Lena (Errico) Rizzo Mary graduated from St Bernards High School and met Frank L in Love raising their three daughters with faith until Frank left Mary’s side on February 11 She continued to guide her family with love and guidance until recently Mary worked as an administrative assistant for the Royal Insurance Company and also served her church Our Lady of Mt Carmel-St Ann as secretary in the office from 1968 to 1978 her loving daughters; Frances Brown and her husband David Lena Riccardi-Porcaro and her husband Donald Rosemary Riggieri and her husband Jeffrey Moore of Wells Maine; a brother Salvatore “Sam” Rizzo and sister Josephine Rizzo both in Fitchburg; six grandchildren who lovingly called her “Gram” Gabriella and Gina Riggieri; four great grandchildren In addition to her parents and husband Frank unwavering in her faith and love of the Lord Carmel-St Ann Church and attended Mass regularly secretary and treasurer of its Women’s Guild and the beaches of Cape Cod and Wells Maine Mary and Frank also spent many winters vacationing in Florida Mary had a mastery of word puzzles and scrabble She notably could complete crossword puzzles in record time Mary cherished her family; they always came first in her life and cherished the moments she spent with her daughters grandchildren and family during the holidays special occasions and anytime they could be together as a family The Riccardi family would like to thank the staffs and residents at Christopher Heights and the Christopher house for the care and comradery they showed Mary during the 2 and a half years she lived there and also the Jewish Healthcare Hospice for their help during a difficult time.  A period of calling hours will be held Tuesday December 10th from 9 to 10:30 am in the MERCADANTE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL 370 Plantation St followed by a procession to St John’s Church 40 Temple St where her celebration of Christian burial mass will be held at 11:00 am Burial will follow in St John’s Cemetery In lieu of flowers memorial remembrances in her name can be made to St John’s Food for the Poor Worcester died peacefully Wednesday December 25 2019 in the Beaumont of Worcester surrounded by her loving family Her husband of 58 years Frank “Chick” Ciccarelli died in 2009 Mary is survived by her 3 Loving daughters and Maryann Alfego and her husband Joseph of Shrewsbury She was the proud grandmother to Michael J  Mary was born in Shrewsbury daughter of the late Matteo and Libra (Notarangelo) Esposito and lived in Shrewsbury through her childhood before moving to Worcester She was a graduate of the Major Beal School Mary was a stay at home mom before returning to work as a salesclerk at the former Prime Value Mart in Worcester for many years before she retired She was a member of the Church of Our Lady of Mt Mary was also a member of the San Vitaliano Society She was an excellent cook and baker and loved to share all her special cookies but most of all she treasured the times she spent with her family Mary was a special lady that always had a smile and a wave She will be sadly missed by her family and friends Mary’s family would like to thank the wonderful staff on the 1st floor of the Beaumont for taking such special care of Mom We would also like to thank the Salmon Hospice staff especially Jeanette Mary’s funeral will be held on Tuesday December 31 2019 from the MERCADANTE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL 370 Plantation St with a Mass of Christian burial at 11:00AM in the Church of St Anne 130 Boston Turnpike A period of visitation will be held on Tuesday morning from 8:30AM to 10:30Am in the funeral home before leaving for church In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Beaumont Rehabilitation Center 378 Plantation St To share a special memory of Mary please visit her memorial site at mercadantefuneral .com Vincent Hospital surrounded by her loving family Her Husband Giovanni “John” Raddi died in 1999 Antoinette is survived by her loving son Louis J Raddi and his wife Heather and proud grandmother to Ethan and Brandan Raddi a sister Dolores Bourn and her husband Robert of Worcester Antoinette also leaves many nieces and nephews in Italy and here among them her god daughter Alesandria (Sandy) Flynn Debra Bourn-Hammerle and her god son Robert Bourn Jr Antoinette was predeceased by a brother Joseph Mele and his wife Rose Antoinette was born in Worcester daughter of the late Allessandro and Rose (Bovenzi) Mele and lived here all her life She attended the David Fanning Girls Trade School in Worcester Antoinette was a dedicated worker and was employed at the Sealtest Ice cream and David Clark Company for many years before she retired She was a life member of the Church of Our Lady of Mt Antoinette was very proud of her Sparanise heritage and was a longtime member of the San Vitaliano Women’s Society and enjoyed volunteering for many church activities especially the Mt Carmel Christmas Fair and Italian Festivals Although her most treasured times were when she was with her family Antoinette’s funeral will be held on Monday October 22 from the MERCADANTE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL 370 Plantation St with a Mass of Christian burial at 10:00AM in the Church of St Calling hours will be held on Sunday October 21 In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Mt Carmel Preservation Society Commerce Bank P.O or to St Anne’s Church 130 Boston Turnpike Shrewsbury To leave a message of condolence or share a special memory of Antoinette please visit her memorial site at mercadantefuneral.com Her husband of 62 years Patsy “Bucko” Tomaiolo died August 1 Frances is survived by her loving children her daughter Patricia “Patti” Pezzella and her husband Dr Ralph Tomaiolo and his wife Patty (Mulvey) of Shrewsbury and John Tomaiolo and Paula Flanagan of Naples Florida She also leaves her brother in law and sister in law Peter and Mary Tomaiolo whom she was very close to Frances was the proud grandmother to seven grandchildren and three great grandchildren Isabella and Luke Vismara and Roman Cortes and many nephews and nieces Frances was the last of her family of the greatest generation Rose Lavoie and Antoinette “Plucky” Latino Frances was born in Worcester daughter of the late Frank and Maria (Marapese) DeSimone and lived in Worcester most of her life before moving to the Beaumont She was a graduate of Commerce High School and the UMASS Medical Center Neurology department for several years before she retired Frances was a lifetime member of the Church of Our Lady of Mt Carmel-St Ann where she participated in the annual Christmas fair and the weekly Golden Years Club luncheons She was a long time member of the San Vitaliano Women’s Society She enjoyed dancing especially at the weekly Saturday dances at the Froshinn Club But her most treasured times were when she was with her family well dressed lady that would always light up a room when she entered The family would like to thank sincerely the staff at the Beaumont in Westboro for their compassionate care especially Donna Murgo Kelly Esposito,Paula Flanagan NP and Vladia Castanharo RN cousin and trusted friend passed away at Home Sunday one of eight children of Roland “Tex” and Lena (Ricciardi) Gerardi Mark began his life in a three decker on Almont Ave and later a single-family home on Elmire Ave furthered his education at Boston College and later enrolled in the New England institute of Embalming and Sanitary Sciences in 1974 He began owning his own limousine service and working as an apprentice at Manzi Funeral Home Mark left the funeral business and tried his hand at several ventures before moving to Boston in 1984 where he worked as a supervisor in the Security Department of Logan Airport and parttime as a taxpayer representative for the IRS He then accepted a fulltime position at the IRS with the Collection Division He spent ten years there before returning to Worcester to manage Manzi Funeral Home Over the next ten years  he nurtured and guided the funeral business Upon the sale and subsequent closing of Manzi funeral home in 2003 Mark began an 18-year career as a valued member funeral professional and friend at the Mercadante Funeral Home & Chapel Mark is survived by the family he loved;  his siblings Sharon Gerardi and her husband Arthur Smick Robin Cano and her husband Steve of Millbury and Marybeth Friel and her husband David of Webster Mark was an active member and volunteer within the Worcester Community devoting his spare time to Italian organizations such as the East Side Improvement Association and Our Lady of Sorrows volunteer at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church He notably coordinated and served as  chairman of the Annual San Vitaliano and Maria Addolorata celebrations over the years and did so this past September from his sick bed    Mark was also a member and 2007 Achievement Award Recipient of the Worcester Lodge 168 member of the Mass Funeral Directors Association He was an honorary member of the ITAM Club and Italian American War Veterans Post 3   Mark’s positive influence has had a profound impact in the Worcester Community and will live on for years to come Relatives and friends are invited to Calling Hours Wednesday October 6th from 4 pm to 7 pm in the MERCADANTE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL from the funeral home with a procession to All Saints Episcopal Church where his Funeral Service will be held at 11 am Entombment will be in St John’s Mausoleum   Members of the Worcester Lodge 168 will meet at 5:30 pm at the funeral home to conduct their ritual In lieu of flowers memorial remembrances in Marks name can be made to the Second Chance animal Shelter Best in Travel is here! Discover 2025’s destinations The 30 best countries, cities and regions to visit in 2025 Plan your trip with Elsewhere, by Lonely Planet See where a Lonely Planet Membership takes you Subscribe to our weekly newsletters to get the latest travel news, expert advice, and insider recommendations Explore the world with our detailed, insightful guidebooks Stay ahead of the curve with our guidebooks Uncover exciting new ways to explore iconic destinations Every month, we release new books into the wild Search Search Close search menu Explore Best in Travel 2024 Africa Close menu Countries Antarctica Antarctica Close menu Regions Asia Asia Close menu Countries Australia & the Pacific Australia & the Pacific Close menu Countries The Caribbean The Caribbean Close menu Countries Central America Central America Close menu Countries Europe Europe Close menu Countries Middle East Middle East Close menu Countries North America North America Close menu Countries South America South America Close menu Countries The southern Italian town of San Vitaliano, near Naples has been suffering from a mysterious pollution problem in recent years That was the battle cry Monday outside New York City Hall from Scott LoBaido who staged his own protest against a proposed city ordinance that would specifically target coal and wood-fired pizza ovens The New York City Department of Environmental Protection says the new rules would cut emissions by up to 75% and noted that wood and coal stoves "are among the largest contributors of harmful pollutants in neighborhoods with poor air quality." "This common-sense rule, developed with restaurant and environmental justice groups, requires a professional review of whether installing emission controls is feasible," Ted Timbers (real name) of the city's environmental protection department told the NY Post who describes himself a a "patriot" and "#1 freedom fighter," hit his breaking point Monday and started launching pizza like it was a modern-day Boston tea party "The woke ass idiots who run this city are doing everything in their power to destroy it," LoBaido said as his protest began "The world used to respect New Yorkers as tough Give us pizza or give us death," LoBaido said before picking up boxes of cheese pizza that he then threw over the gate at city hall until cops stopped his protest The protest went on long enough for LoBaido to make his point and then the cops gave him a court summons If you think the war on wood-fired pizza is an isolated incident, let's not forget that Cleveland had a recent court case where a resident took a neighbor to civil court over a backyard wood-fired pizza oven The neighbors said there was "physical discomfort caused by the smoke and fumes." The amateur pizza chef won that court case this pizza oven drama has been on woke minds for some time If you go back to 2016, the Italian town of San Vitaliano issued a burning ban on businesses using wood The solution: Businesses had to spring for filtration systems And now you're seeing that put into motion in New York City how do they think we are responsible for the pollution problems around here?" one Italian business owner told an Italian outlet The wokes will just keep chipping away even if it's some guy slinging 100 pies a day in New York City The pizza thing in New York also comes just months after the city declared it planned to start cutting "food-related emissions." You are agreeing to OutKick's Terms of Use and Privacy Policy DISCLAIMER: This site is 100% for entertainment purposes only and does not involve real money betting. Gambling related content is not intended for anyone under the age of 21. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem and wants help, call 1-800-GAMBLER Lawyer Vitaliano Aguirre will be appointed secretary of justice by incoming president Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte Aguirre himself made the announcement on Wednesday night before reporters covering the next chief executive He is Duterte's classmate at the San Beda College of Law They are also brothers in the Lex Talionis fraternity Aguirre was the lead legal counsel in the Hubert Webb case He was also a private prosecutor with the prosecution team in the impeachment trial of the late former Chief Justice Renato Corona in 2012 He quit the panel after he was cited for contempt by the impeachment court after he covered his ears while Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago scolded the prosecution panel during one of the impeachment hearings He apologized to Santiago and was admonished by the Senate impeachment court {{gallery.imageDetails.images.0.description}} Sign in to listen to groundbreaking journalism MANILA, Philippines – President-elect Rodrigo Duterte has asked high-profile lawyer Vitaliano Aguirre II to serve as justice secretary under his administration Duterte’s fraternity brother and classmate at the San Beda Law School He had only asked for an audience to congratulate Duterte for his victory but was told during the meeting that he had been selected. (LIST: Who’s who in the Duterte Cabinet) is famous for being the lead counsel of Hubert Webb in the Vizconde murder-rape case As the deputy counsel of the fact-finding investigation on the 2003 Oakwood mutiny he conducted a direct examination of now Senator Antonio Trillanes IV and other mutineers in a televised hearing in Camp Aguinaldo Duterte had earlier tapped Aguirre to represent him against the various petitions for disqualification lodged against him in connection with the presidential elections Move, the civic engagement arm of Rappler, is crowdsourcing comments on, and recommendations for, nominees to the Duterte Cabinet You can post information and opinion on Vitaliano Aguirre on X Philippines – Justice Secretary Vitaliano Aguirre II said fraternities cannot be completely banned because they are part of Filipinos’ constitutional right to form associations Aguirre said the right to organize and the fight against violence should be taken into consideration in discussing the issue (But of course we should all see that this frat is part and parcel of our constitutional right to form associations that’s why we should weigh that – right to form associations and avoiding violence against students.) Aguirre is a member of the Lex Talionis fraternity based at the San Beda College of Law Amid calls to amend Republic Act (RA) 8049 or the Anti-Hazing Act of 1995 Aguirre said the law was already strengthened “Actually pinatibay na and actually the law was strengthened and sa San Beda nga meron kaming 3 victims na doon talagang ina-outlaw na ang frat sa amin I don’t know with respect to other schools,” Aguirre told reporters (Actually that law has been strengthened already. And in San Beda we had 3 victims there and fraternities are already outlawed I don’t know with respect to other schools.) Some lawmakers, however, do not share Aguirre’s view. Senator Sherwin Gatchalian, a proponent of the measure, said the 22-year-old RA 8049 should be updated. (READ: What’s happening to hazing cases in the Philippines?) Aguirre acknowledged that while San Beda has banned fraternities students may still form groups or associations “As a matter of fact there [are] so many frat officers convicted already ‘Yung experience naman sa (As for the experience in) San Beda despite the fact [that] the formation or registration of frat [has] already been outlawed eh hindi mo maiiwasan ang pag-form ng association (you cannot avoid the forming of associations),” the justice chief said “Palagay ko naman tama rin na hindi mo completely i-outlaw ang pag-form ng association kasi constitutional right ng lahat ng indibidwal ‘yan (I think it’s just right that we do not completely outlaw the forming of associations because that’s every individual’s constitutional right),” he added