JON BURTON-WILLIAMS, earned a bachelor's degree in English literature from Salve Regina University in Newport, R.I. DENISE MITRANO, earned a bachelor's degree in chemistry from Salve Regina University in Newport, R.I.

By Michael Janusonis Uncork the champagne, set a jaunty beret atop your head and make ready for the third annual Tournees French Film Festival sponsored by Salve Regina University. Six films will be screened on a staggered basis through April 10, beginning with Sunday's 7 p.m.

Employee award: The Department of Facilities Management has announced that Mario Fernandes is the recipient of the 2007 Gaspar/ Arzoomanian Outstanding Union Employee Award. Fernandes, a custodian, has been an employee in the that department since 2000. He is from Providence.

By Talia Buford; Journal Staff Writer The fund will provide money for scholarships and mentoring to children who lost a parent in the fire.

By Talia Buford; Journal Staff Writer Kimberly Rothwell-Carson will help the system pursue a number of initiatives to provide direct services rather than rely on costly outside agencies.