Leo F. DiMaio Jr., Director Emeritus of the Talent Development Program at the University of Rhode Island, passed away at his home in Cranston on February 20, 2014 surrounded by his loving family and friends. He is survived by his wife Ilene, son Leo III and his wife Jamie, daughter Mary Ellen, as well as […]
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URI’s Sharon Forleo: Patience, love, and plenty of talent
URI Press Release in July 2005 features TD Associate Director Sharon Forleo. The first time Sharon Forleo (then Reynolds) applied to be a part-time tutor for the University of Rhode Island’s Talent Development Program, she was rejected. Not one to be deterred, she kept trying. In 1974, she was granted an interview with Rev. Arthur […]
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This article originally appeared in the Spring 2002 Talent Development Newsletter. Some minor editorial changes have been made. When one thinks of the Talent Development Program, one often of it the way it is today: the advisors, Taft Hall, the PREP and PreMat Programs. Some even remember the days when Reverend Hardge and Mr. D. directed the program and […]
Continue reading "TD History: The Organizing Director of Talent Development, Dr. Harold V. Langlois"TD Honors former director Leo F. DiMaio, Jr.
This article originally appeared in the Fall 2001 Talent Development Newsletter. His Name will carry on… TD Honors former director Leo F. DiMaio, Jr. He is a man who made dreams come true. A man known to come to your door if you did not show up for class. A man who fought for equality and […]
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URI News Release from May 2000. Alumnus Gerald R. Williams is named as Director of Talent Development. “We’re all here because we have a passion to serve students,” said Gerald Williams who will become the third director of the enormously successful Talent Development program on July 2. He replaces Leo DiMaio who retired last fall. The […]
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