As we close out Providence College's celebration of enrolling women as undergraduates half a century ago, read this reflection by Patricia Slonina Vieira ’75, a poet and writer who served as the first female editor of PC’s literary magazine, the Alembic. It was originally published as The Last Word in the Spring 2022 issue of Providence College Magazine. #WomenOfPC50 "Providence taught us to be critical thinkers — people who recognize the complexity of human nature, consider the many approaches to an issue, and hesitate to make sweeping judgments or reach hasty conclusions. We are conscious of the sacred and seek spiritual significance in both the sweeping arc of history and the cadence of our daily lives. "Our eyes and ears are attuned to recognize beauty and reject banality. Having learned about or lived through the worst chapters of history (so far), we still chose to marry, parent, and grandparent with hope for the future. We are masters at Jeopardy! and crossword puzzles — pulli...