a bryant university resource for professional success fall 2015 FALL 2015, VOLUME 22, NUMBER 3 1 24 PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE GENEROUS DONORS EXPAND THE WORLD OF OPPORTUNITY FOR STUDENTS Nearly 6,000 members of the Bryant community invested in the transformative education of our PUBLISHER PROJECT COORDINATOR students by contributing more than $6.8 million Bryant University Office of Leslie Bucci ’77 in annual and capital gifts in the 2014-2015 University Advancement David C. Wegrzyn ’86, PROOFREADING academic year. Vice President for Claudette Piette University Advancement Jean Plunkett 2 SCHOLARS AND SCHOLARSHIPS PUBLISHING DIRECTOR DESIGN/PRODUCTION The scholarly work of Bryant faculty 30 Elizabeth O’Neil Gilbert Design Associates, Inc. SPOTLIGHT ON: FACULTY Jennifer Zevon contributes to knowledge in their discipline The work and expertise of Bryant’s EDITOR and enriches the academic experience accomplished faculty is showcased in Karen Maguire P’18 PHOTOGRAPHY of their students. Thanks to generous prestigious conferences, highlighted in media Victoria Arocho benefactors, scholarships make a Bryant CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Peter Goldberg interviews, and recognized with awards. Richard Bader Scott Kingsley education available to high achieving Maria Caliri Stew Milne students with financial need. Dave Cranshaw ’08 MBA Pam Murray Austen Farrell Patrick O’Connor 34 Nancy Kirsch David Silverman SPOTLIGHT ON: CAMPUS Alex Lippa Dan Vaillancourt The busy fall semester featured a variety of Janet Proulx P’05 guest speakers, a performance by acclaimed Tina Senecal ’95, ’08 MBA PRINTED BY Stasia Walmsley Meridian Printing musicians, an ethics event, and international East Greenwich, RI conferences. CLASS NOTES Rita Colburn Donna Harris 8 David Cranshaw ’08 MBA BUILDING ON 38 TEACHING EXCELLENCE SPOTLIGHT ON: ATHLETICS SEND COMMENTS TO Bryant athletes prepare for Division I Bryant Magazine At the core of Bryant’s future is a world- Bryant University class community of scholars who champion competition in the new state-of-the-art strength Box 2 innovative and best-practice teaching. and conditioning center made possible through 1150 Douglas Pike the generous support of an anonymous donor. Smithfield, RI 02917-1284 401-232-6120 [email protected] 40 SPOTLIGHT ON: STUDENTS Bryant students shine through real-world learning and academic competitions that enhance their educational experience. 14 BRYANT: A LEADER IN INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION 42 Philanthropic support helps the University SPOTLIGHT ON: ALUMNI purposefully incorporate global thinking Bryant’s Wall Street Council presents former throughout the Bryant experience and creates President and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank multiple opportunities for students to be of Dallas Richard Fisher ’14H at a sold-out event engaged internationally. Bryant is emerging in New York City. as a bold leader in international education. 44 CLASS NOTES

48 Bryant’s College of Business is accredited by AACSB IN MEMORIAM International—The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business, which recognizes those institutions 18 that meet its rigorous standards of excellence. CREATING A CAMPUS FOR SUCCESS: FACILITIES TO INSPIRE EXCELLENCE Bryant (USPS 462-970) (ISSN 1935-7036) is published CORRECTION: A central goal of Bryant’s $75 million four times a year in winter, spring, summer, and fall for Paula (Pascone) Iacono ’69, who was recently campaign—Expanding the World of the Bryant University community. Publication offices are named executive director of the CharterCARE located in the Office of University Advancement, Bryant Opportunity: The Campaign for Bryant’s Foundation, was director of Alumni Relations at University, 1150 Douglas Pike, Smithfield, RI 02917-1284. Bold Future—is to create transformative Periodicals postage paid at Providence, RI, Bryant for 13 years. A class note in the summer campus facilities to support a dynamic, and additional mailing offices. POSTMASTER: Send issue of Bryant magazine incorrectly reported 360-degree learning environment. address changes to Bryant Magazine, Bryant University, that she held that post at another institution. 1150 Douglas Pike, Smithfield, RI, 02917-1284. PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

In this issue of Bryant magazine we focus on philanthropy and recognize the transformational investments in our vision that are advancing the University toward its bold future. This is one of the most exciting times in Bryant’s 153-year history. Dramatic advances in national rankings, our successful transition to NCAA Division I athletics, expanded global engagement, stunning new facilities, and many other accomplishments have combined to elevate Bryant’s standing among our peers in higher education. This ascent would not be possible without the leadership and generosity of Bryant’s alumni, parents, students, staff, and friends. Bryant’s historic capital campaign, Expanding the World of Opportunity: The Campaign for Bryant’s Bold Future has raised nearly $53 million towards our $75 million goal. These resources are steadily advancing our progress toward the ambitious goals of the University’s Vision 20/20 strategic plan. We have achieved much success, but we cannot rest on our laurels. The campaign is generating growing momentum for Bryant. The building blocks are in place and the stars are aligned for us to take our new position in the academic world. To reach the next level of excellence, we need the full support of the entire Bryant community behind us. If you have been waiting for the right time to demonstrate your affirmation of Bryant’s prog- ress by getting involved, now is the time. Help us to make this the year that Bryant attains unprecedented support for our vision with new levels of participation and strong investments in: • scholarships to compete for the best students • faculty and programs to enrich learning • resources to cultivate a global perspective • facilities to inspire learning Now is the moment for us to join together. The entire campus is charged with energy and buzzing with activity. Our students and faculty are working hard and achieving great things. We hope that you will return to campus soon and share in our accomplish- ments. If you would like to learn more about how you can get involved, please contact the Advancement Office for details about how you can participate. We are grateful for the Bryant community’s continued support and eagerly look forward to the year ahead. Go Bulldogs!

Sincerely,

Ronald K. Machtley President Scholars and Scholarships

BY RICHARD BADER When accounting major Morgan first-year and transfer students alone Sulmasy says. “They provide opportuni- LaBarbera ’16 stepped to the microphone in merit scholarships and institutional ties for those who otherwise would not in the Heidi and Walter Stepan Grand grants. Scholarships and aid are awarded be able to come here.” Hall of the George E. Bello Center for for several reasons such as for academic And that’s just the most obvious Infor­mation and Technology during a merit, for example, or athletic talent. The benefit. Scholarships and aid also help recent Champions for Philanthropy vast majority goes to students with finan- diversify the student population. dinner, she told those assembled about cial need. All kinds of aid, says Provost Sulmasy points out that greater racial, the love-at-first-sight attraction that and Chief Academic OfficerGlenn ethnic, and socioeconomic diversity brought her to Bryant. She described the Sulmasy, J.D., LL.M., are essential. means greater intellectual diversity as and academic challenges she’s enjoyed and “Scholarships and financial aid are well. It means that more ideas get brought Scholars the opportunities she’s had to play a critical component of success for any into the classroom, which enriches the Division I lacrosse and study abroad in university, and Bryant is no different,” educational experience. Australia and New Zealand. Then she cut to her most important point. “None of this would be possible, if it “Scholarships and financial aid are a critical component weren’t for one critical factor—scholar- ships,” LaBarbera said. At Com­mence­ of success for any university, and Bryant is no different. Scholarships ment next spring, she will become the They provide opportunities for those who otherwise first member of her family to earn a col- lege degree. would not be able to come here.” Multiply LaBarbera’s story by a little glenn sulmasy, provost and chief academic officer more than 2,000 students and you begin to get a sense of the impact scholarships and financial aid have at Bryant. Each year, $16.8 million is offered to incoming

PHILANTHROPY OPENS THE DOOR TO A BRYANT EDUCATION With full appreciation of the graduates, the Outstanding impact their Bryant experience Alumni Champions for has had on their careers and lives, Philanthropy Award. Thomas A. ’63, ’98H, and Carol Their generosity includes (Marsh) ’63 Taylor have played support for students as a leadership role in increasing contributors to the Trustee access to a Bryant education. Scholarship Fund, among the As members of the Bryant University’s most prestigious Leadership Council, the Taylors financial award programs, and have made the University a through the endowed scholar- ship in Tom’s name, established Students engage in lively by Amica Mutual Insurance children and grandchildren, discussions in one of the Company upon his retirement and enjoys traveling the world. collaboration stations in the as president and chief execu- Through the years, they Michael E. ’67 and Karen L. tive officer after a distinguished have remained actively engaged Fisher Student Center. 35-year career with the firm. A with their alma mater, where study room in the George E. they were classmates more Bello Center for Information than 50 years ago. Tom has and Technology is named in proudly served Bryant Uni­versity Thomas A. ’63, ’98H, honor of this dedicated couple as a member of its Board of and Carol (Marsh) ’63 Taylor whose investments in Bryant Trustees, from 1999 to 2008, priority of their philanthropy. have positively influenced the the final three years as chair. As In honor of their longstanding lives of countless students. an Active Honorary Trustee his and significant commitment Carol enjoyed her role as an energy, experience, and exper- to Bryant, the University rec- administrative assistant at the tise continue to benefit Bryant. ognized them this fall as the USS Massachusetts Memorial, A recipient of the University’s first alumni couple to receive a nonprofit maritime and war Distinguished Alumnus Award, Bryant’s highest honor for its memorial in Fall River, MA. he received an honorary degree The couple is dedicated to their from Bryant in 1998.

3 “When you’re exposed to different Still, roughly four out of five Bryant AWARD-WINNING SCHOLARSHIP beliefs and backgrounds and perspec- students borrow to pay for their educa- If scholarships are one way of enriching tives, it creates a whole different dynamic tion, and those who do so graduate with education at Bryant, scholarship— in the classroom,” he says. “You challenge an average debt of more than $40,000. research and other intellectual and cre- and learn from one another, and that That figure is somewhat offset by ative pursuits by faculty and, increasingly, helps prepare you for the diverse world Bryant’s strong employment numbers. by students—is another. you’ll live and work in when you graduate.” Last year, 98.6 percent of graduates had Bryant faculty are experiencing con- siderable success at winning prestigious “When you write a check for scholarships, you know grants and awards for their scholarly work. Alex Perullo, Ph.D., associate pro- your money is going to do something for the student— fessor of Anthropology, African studies, and Music, won a Fulbright fellowship to for his or her future—and for the world.” work on a project analyzing the contem- bryant university trustee joanna lau ’97h porary commercialization of African music ceo, lau technologies at the School of African and Oriental Studies at the University of London. The University is also engaged in a MORE GRANTS, LESS DEBT secured jobs with a median starting sal- five-year project to study climate change, Bryant depends heavily on donor contri- ary of $53,000 within six months of leav- funded by a grant of more than butions to fund financial aid. Like many ing Bryant or had enrolled in graduate a half-million dollars from the National universities today, Bryant seeks funding school. Even so, the University would like Science Foundation. Assistant professor that will enable the University to put to see students leave with less debt. of Science and Technology Christopher more aid dollars toward scholarship grants, “It’s disheartening,” says Sulmasy of Reid, Ph.D., is leading an NIH-funded as opposed to loans, so that students what it’s like to graduate with big loans to biomedical research project and is involv- aren’t forced to borrow excessively to pay off. “It means you begin the American ing undergraduates in his work. These finance their education. More than half Dream at a tremendous disadvantage.” are but a few examples of the diverse and of entering freshmen receive grant aid, exciting scholarship and research projects with the average award topping $18,500. currently under way at the University. continued on page 6

ERICSON FAMILY ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP FUND SETS STUDENTS ON A PATH FOR LIFE

It had been more than a decade couple also appreciate how which supports accounting since Jackie (Ruest) ’57, P’84 much the magnitude of that majors who have financial need. and Karl ’58, ’91H, P’84 Ericson challenge has increased in A significant highlight of graduated when Bryant presi- recent years. “College is getting creating the scholarship, the dent Harry Evarts paid Karl a more and more expensive,” Ericsons say, is the opportunity visit. Afterward, the Ericsons, says Karl, a former Bryant trustee they’ve had to meet the students who married after Karl graduated, and board chair who is now an their philanthropy supports. made their first gift to theiralma Active Honorary Trustee. “We And because it’s an endowed mater. That initial gift started a want to help students graduate fund, they know they have tradition that’s now in its 45th with less debt.” And by doing started and are sustaining a year. “From then on, every year so, Jackie adds, “we hope to resource that will endure. “It we gave to Bryant,” says Karl. get them started on a path for goes way past you and it grows The Ericsons understand the the rest of their lives.” with the economy,” says Karl. challenge of paying for college. That’s why their recent “As long as I’m around, I’m Jackie took a year off after high campaign gift—matched by going to continue to support it.” school to work and save money KPMG, one of the largest pro- for her Bryant tuition, and, as a fessional service companies student, Karl worked the meat in the world and one of the counter at a supermarket. The Big Four auditors, from which Karl retired in 1990—was directed to the Ericson Family Endowed Scholarship Fund,

4 BRYANT FALL 2015 FULBRIGHT PROGRAMS CONNECT BRYANT FACULTY TO SCHOLARLY PEERS AROUND GLOBE

Bryant faculty members are Alex Perullo, Ph.D. (London, selected in 2011 by the Council Germany, as well as a Fulbright among the outstanding scholars 2015–16) for International Exchange of Senior Specialist in law. “Such honored through the years with • Professor of Management Scholars to serve on the Law relationships promote institu- prestigious Fulbright Awards, Christopher Roethlein, Ph.D. Peer Review Committee for the tional cross-pollination and, in enhancing their insight into the (Czech Republic, 2007) Fulbright Specialist Program. many cases, develop into further global impact of their academic “Bryant prides itself on its Bryant reviewed proposals from engagement with colleagues specializations and expanding teaching,” says Provost and Chief qualified U.S. academics and around the world.” their cross-cultural perspectives. Academic OfficerGlenn Sulmasy, professionals in a variety of At the University of Marburg, Faculty who have received J.D., LL.M., “but scholarship is disciplines for grants for short- Bryant offered an American grants through various Fulbright also an important part of faculty term collaboration at higher perspective while co-teaching programs include: • Professor of Management “Bryant prides itself on its teaching, but scholarship is also an Roger Anderson, Ph.D. (Turkey, 1990; Poland, 2013) important part of faculty life. It helps faculty stay current in their • Professor and Chairman of the Department of Commu­ disciplines, which helps ensure that students have an incredible nication Stanley Baran, Ph.D. academic experience.” (Germany, 1997) • Professor of Legal Studies provost and chief academic officer glenn sulmasy, j.d., ll.m. Michael Bryant, Ph.D. (Germany, 2009) life. It helps faculty stay current education institutions in more comparative law seminars that • Professor of Accounting Charles in their disciplines, which helps than 100 countries. explored genocide and crimes Cullinan, Ph.D. (Portugal, 2000) ensure that students have an “The overarching goal of against humanity. “I was fasci- • Associate Professor of English incredible academic experience.” the Fulbright program is to nated by the different perspec- and Cultural Series William An expert in human rights foster relationships and connec- tives the German students Graves, Ph.D. (Belarus, 2002) and international humanitarian tions between the United States offered,” he says. • Professor of Economics Joseph law, Michael Bryant describes and the international commu- Perullo is the latest Bryant Ilacqua, Ed.D. (Pakistan, 2014) his Fulbright Scholar experience nity,” notes Bryant, who was Fulbright Scholar. In 2015-16, he • Professor of Anthropology, as “meaningful, draining, excit- a Fulbright Fellow in 2009 will work at the School of African African Studies, and Music ing, and productive.” He was at the University of Marburg, and Oriental Studies at the Uni­ versity of London on a project analyzing the contemporary com- mercialization of African music. The first Bryant faculty member ERICSON FAMILY ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP FUND to receive a Fulbright in 1990, SETS STUDENTS ON A PATH FOR LIFE Anderson taught for a semester at Dokuz Eylel University­ in Izmir, $16.8 Turkey. “It was the experience of a lifetime,” he says. “The students million were just delightful, and I had an in grants and merit opportunity to travel extensively and scholarships awarded immerse myself into the culture.” to incoming students In 2013, Anderson was awarded a second Fulbright grant, travel- in 2015 ing to Warsaw, Poland, where he taught and visited seven countries. The experience, he says, allowed him to reflect on how he could change his teaching methods. “I came to a level of under- standing I would never have achieved staying in the same rou- tine every day.”

5 “Bryant prides itself on its teaching,” says Sulmasy, “but scholarship is also an important part of faculty life. It helps fac- ulty stay current in their disciplines, which helps ensure that students have an incredi- ble academic experience.” An acclaimed international law and national security expert, Sulmasy came to Bryant after 17 years as a dean and law pro- fessor at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy. One of his goals is to increase the number of students who win prestigious awards, such as Truman, Marshall, or Fulbright Scholarships. Currently, Bryant has no Fulbright students and Sulmasy wants to see four emerge within four years. And he doesn’t plan to stop % there—he has his sights set on the biggest 91 jewel in the student-award crown. “Dare I say I see a Rhodes Scholar coming out of of Bryant students Bryant?” he asks. are eligible for grants, Sulmasy says that financial support for scholarships, work-study students and an emphasis on intellectual employment, and/or and creative work across the Univer­sity are loan assistance. two sides of the same coin. Financial aid enables deserving students to benefit from a great education, while the range of scholarly activities gives shape and substance to that CLASS OF 2016: PAYING IT FORWARD experience. “There’s a symbiotic relationship BY ENDOWING A STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP between scholarships and teaching and learning,” he says. The Class of 2016 is raising money participation rate. Each class And vital to all of this, he adds, is gener- for an endowed scholarship to since has raised the bar. The ous financial support for Bryant from alumni, provide future generations of Class of 2015 set an all-time parents, friends, and so many others. Bryant students the opportunity record with 64 percent par- “Donations help can pave the way to attend the University. ticipation in the Class of 2015 for us to bring the best and the brightest to “It is our responsibility, as new Bryant Community Scholarship Bryant,” he says, “and they make it possible alumni of Bryant, to help other for a student in need who has for us to provide our students with an students, just as others helped demonstrated a high level of incredible academic experience that prepares us to find our paths to success involvement within the Bryant them for a successful future. Charitable here,” says Brian Cadigan ’16. community. contributions help us sustain the momen- “For me, donating to the senior The Class of 2016 is looking tum we’ve been seeing in recent years. class gift is a way to pay it for- to top that, aiming for 65 per- We’re at a stage now in Bryant’s growth ward. My experience at Bryant cent participation. where we’re about to take off.” has been nothing but exceptional. “Many students do not I would not be where I am today understand that it’s not how Sulmasy is grateful for the support that’s without the people I’ve met or the much they give back, but the act put the University on that launching pad. experiences I’ve had at Bryant.” of participating in giving,” says And he’s hardly alone in feeling that way. As Since 2008, eight senior class Hanna Williamson ’16. “Bryant she concluded her comments at Bryant’s gift campaigns have raised a total is a unique place with the oppor- Champions of Philanthropy dinner last fall, of just under $300,000. Senior tunity to discover your passion Morgan LaBarbera had this to say to her class donations have established and become a lifelong learner. audience: eight scholarship funds, includ- As a Bryant student, I have been “My scholarship lets me follow a dream I ing one benefitting students given countless opportunities to never thought could be fulfilled. So from the participating in the Sophomore find my own success, inside and bottom of my heart, I’d like to thank all of International Experience. outside of the classroom. I want you who generously support Bryant Univer­ As impressive is the number to give other students the oppor- sity. Our mission, success, and opportunities of seniors in each class who con- tunity to have as great an experi- would not be possible without you.” tribute. The Class of 2009 was ence as I have had at Bryant. It all the first to exceed a 50 percent starts by paying it forward.” Richard Bader is a writer and communications consul­ tant in Baltimore (richardbader.net).

6 BRYANT FALL 2015 PLANNED GIFT TO HONOR PARENTS % AND HELP FUTURE STUDENTS 10.8 of the Class of 2019 The importance of a good when awarding his scholarship, are first-generation education was taught to Ronald including: college students Pittori ’62 by • Residents of Connecticut and his parents, Rhode Island Salvatore • Marketing majors and Marietta • Full-time students who have Pittori. financial need “They told me one of Pittori visited Bryant for the the greatest first time in many years recently Ronald Pittori ’62 things that you and was very impressed with can have is an education,” Pittori the campus. says. “It is such an important “It’s great to see all the work stepping stone that leads to that has been done here to make bigger and better things.” this a beautiful campus,” Pittori A marketing major, Pittori says. “I was touched to see the worked for 24 years for Blue names of professors I had in Cross/Blue Shield of Connecticut, the past such as Nelson Gulski becoming one of the company’s and Norman Sarkisian still being top salesmen. On the side, honored by the University.” Pittori was an entrepreneur, making and selling jewelry. “I’d go to New York practically every week to buy parts, and I had PRESIDENT’S CUP GOLF TOURNAMENT a workshop in my office where REACHES MILLION-DOLLAR MILESTONE I would make rings, bracelets, and necklaces for many impor- One hundred and thirty-two outstanding students with foursome fees, there were put- tant people.” golfers—with handicaps rang- financial need. This marked ting, long-drive, and closest-to- Pittori recently made a signifi- ing from zero to 24—teed off on the sixth straight year the the-pin contests. Corporations cant bequest intention to establish a picture-perfect late June day at tournament has raised at least sponsored pin flags. A new the Salvatore, Marietta, and Ronald Bryant’s 12th annual President’s $100,000, benefitting more car was offered to any golfer Pittori ’62 Endowed Scholarship. Cup Golf Tournament. By the than 90 Bryant students who making a hole-in-one on the By making this generous gift to time it was over, some major have been awarded President’s 202-yard, par-3 14th hole. No honor his beloved parents, he milestones had been reached. Scholarships. one did. Generous sponsors joined the 1863 Society, named The tournament at Newport Co-chaired by Stuart Brenner contributed to a raffle, silent to recognize the year of Bryant’s Country Club set a single-year ’64 and David Olney ’81, the auction, and live auction. founding. The University recog- record by raising $132,000 for tournament offered a variety of The highlight of the day nized him as its Outstanding the President’s Scholarship ways for golfers and non-golfers came during the evening fes- 1863 Society Member Champion at Bryant, which supports to participate. In addition to tivities. As President Ronald K. for Philanthropy in October. Machtley spoke to those gath- “If I can further someone ered, a banner unfurled behind else’s education, I know that is him on balcony of the grand something my parents can look Beaux Arts clubhouse: total down and be proud of,” Pittori giving to the tournament since says. “I graduated from Bryant its inception had surpassed and now I hope that I am able to $1 million. help future students graduate Efforts to raise the next mil- from this University.” lion will begin next June when Pittori has asked the Univer­ the 2016 President’s Cup Golf sity to look for specific students Tournament will be held once again at Newport Country Club. For more information, contact Bryant Fund Director Steve Luttge at (401) 232-6442 or [email protected].

7 “THE MOMENT I SET FOOT ON THIS CAMPUS I KNEW THIS WAS THE SCHOOL FOR ME. I KNEW I COULD THRIVE ACADEMICALLY IN SMALL CLASSES WHERE I COULD GET TO KNOW MY PROFESSORS. WITH A COURSE OF STUDY IN FINANCE AND AN ULTIMATE GOAL OF LANDING A JOB ON WALL STREET, I COULD SEE THAT THE RIGOROUS COURSEWORK, AMAZING FACULTY, AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES WOULD ENABLE ME TO ACHIEVE MY GOAL.”

NICHOLAS ZACCHILLI ’ 16 Building

BRYANT EDUCATION DEPENDS ON THOSE WHO DELIVER IT on Matt Roncaioli ’13 is a former wide Teaching receiver for the Bryant Bulldogs. When he reflects on his college experience, he talks about being motivated and determined to succeed. He recalls learning to be quick on his feet and being pushed to attain his Excellence best. But Roncaioli isn’t talking about his achievements on the football field or BY STASIA WALMSLEY locker room pep talks. He’s talking about challenging classes like Banking Insti­ tutions and Personal Selling, and inspiring professors like Associate Professor of t t h e c o r e of Bryant’s future is a world-class community Finance Peter Nigro, Ph.D., Sarkisian Chair in Financial Services. A of scholars who champion innovative and best-practice “Professor Nigro brought out the best in me and helped me explore my poten- teaching. Expanding the World of Opportunity: The Campaign tial,” Roncaioli says. With five job offers for Bryant’s Bold Future, the most ambitious fundraising on the table when he graduated in 2013, Roncaioli chose EMC Corporation. He is campaign in Bryant’s history, will provide essential resources now a mid-market account manager for the company, which is ranked among the to the people and programs that enrich learning and build on top five IT businesses in the country and was recently targeted for purchase by Bryant’s tradition of academic excellence. Dell in the largest tech industry acquisi- tion to date. The campaign will enrich student It’s not uncommon to hear stories learning outcomes and innovative teaching like Roncaioli’s shared by Bryant alumni by providing philanthropic investment worldwide. Top students are attracted that supports distinguished scholars to to and succeed at Bryant because of its serve as endowed academic chairs; faculty strong academic programs and outstand- who lead and innovate in and beyond ing faculty. As accomplished alumni, the classroom; and program initiatives in they continue to prove the exceptional Bryant’s pinnacles of academic expertise. quality of a Bryant University education Campaign support from the entire Bryant they received from its superior and community will help to advance its talented faculty and because of the Sarkisian Chair in Financial worldwide reputation and help the Uni­ resources available to fuel excellence. Services Peter Nigro, Ph.D., versity to recruit and retain the expert engages students in discussion. faculty and academic leaders it needs to sustain this vibrant learning culture.

9 LEVERAGING EXPERTISE Gregg Carter, Ph.D., a globally recog- IN TEACHING EXCELLENCE nized expert on guns in the United States. Since Bryant’s founding, students in Alex Perullo, Ph.D., professor of anthro- Providence, Smithfield—and now at pology, African studies, and music, is Bryant Zhuhai in Guangdong Province, expanding his research on the contempo- China—have been mentored by dedi- rary commercialization of African music cated educators who integrate real-world as a Fulbright Scholar at the University experience with leading academic theory. of London. Professor of Accounting They closely monitor trends and issues Kathleen Simons, DBA, co-authored a in their fields and are well-connected chapter in the textbook series, Advances throughout the business and academic in Accounting Education, which was hailed communities. as “one of the most impressive pieces Recent faculty accolades and achieve- of work the team has seen,” and was ments illustrate the impact Bryant recognized with a 2015 Emerald Literati professors have well beyond campus. Network Award. For example, when campus violence Exciting work by Bryant faculty in made headlines this fall, national and numerous other disciplines is attracting international publications sought com- attention across the globe, including topics ments from Professor of Sociology such as climate change research, biomed-

“AS THE RECIPIENT OF A GENEROUS GRANT FROM A BRYANT SCHOLARSHIP FUND, I UNDERSTAND FULLY, AND VERY PERSONALLY, THE VALUE OF YOUR GENEROSITY. THERE ARE MANY STUDENTS LIKE ME WHO WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO ATTEND BRYANT IF NOT FOR THESE SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS.”

NICHOLAS ZACCHILLI ’ 16

INDUSTRY LEADER ACQUIA HELPS MAKE NISC A SUCCESS Years ago, with the national ing private companies in the for students entering the job sales competition days away, United States, Bertrand is doing market, and it gives companies Bryant team members gathered his part to ensure that new access to talented interns and their materials and rehearsed classes of Bryant students have new hires. Bertrand credits the their pitches. Everything was in similar opportunities to excel. growth and success of the pro- order for the trip to New Orleans Thanks to Bertrand’s efforts, gram to its director, Associate where they would compete Acquia is lead sponsor of the Professor of Marketing Stefanie “There’s something about this against 3,000 of their peers. Northeast Intercollegiate Sales Boyer, Ph.D. Boyer oversees the University,” he says, “a thor- Until one of them got sick. At Competition (NISC). “I pushed annual event and arranges for oughness in preparation for this late stage, a member of the my company to make a two-year alumni to come back to campus the real world that I don’t see in team called a friend to fill in. commitment,” he says. “[The and prep Bryant students for other schools.” Acquia, with its Tim Bertrand ’00 took the call, competition] provides an unbe- national competitions. strong crop of Bryant alumni, and the print plate from the Wall lievable foundational experience Among Acquia’s new hires provides a cloud based digital Street Journal story about the for people who want to be in in the past year, about half were experience platform for colleges competition winner sits proudly the business world.” from Bryant’s NISC program. of all sizes as well as major cor- in his living room today. NISC has become a signature It didn’t take long for Bertrand porate entities like NBC, Pfizer, Now chief revenue officer at program at Bryant, and its bene- to convince his colleagues to and Weather.com. Acquia, one of the fastest grow- fits are clear. It provides an edge recruit from his alma mater.

10 BRYANT FALL 2015 ENTREPRENEURSHIP: AN EXCEPTIONAL PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES VALUABLE LEARNING EXPERIENCES AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR BRYANT STUDENTS “Entrepreneurial skills are skill set. Some students may Entrepreneurship Program to meaningful real-world experi- becoming life skills in a society wish to explore the topic at a earlier this year. Forbes ranked ence from faculty, invited speak- where 25-year deeper level—but that explora- Bryant No. 34 on its list of ers, and its extensive alumni careers in jobs tion must be balanced with America’s top 50 entrepreneur- network, and also offers the with benefits academic experiences and skills ial colleges and College Factual/ opportunity for students to prac- and pensions acquisition that prepare Bryant USA Today ranked Bryant No. 5 tice their skills through activi- are disappear- graduates to thrive in the real in Entrepre­neurial Studies. ties like Bryant Ventures and its ing,” says Lou world after graduation.” Bryant is a great place to study Bryant Collegiate Entrepreneurs Mazzucchelli, Mazzucchelli, who has entrepreneurship, Mazzucchelli Orga­nization (CEO). Members coordinator started, grown, run, analyzed, agrees. That’s “because funda- of the University’s CEO chapter of the Uni­ Lou Mazzuchelli and advised global public and mentals matter, and Bryant is headed to Kansas City, MO, in versity’s Entrepreneur­­ship Pro­ private technology and media strong on those fundamentals— early November to defend its gram. “So every Bryant student companies from startups to accounting, finance, marketing, title of National Best Chapter. should leave knowing the basic multinationals, was named selling, operations, strategy, etc.,” coordinator of the Univer­sity’s he says. “Bryant adds exposure

ical advances to battle MRSA and pneu- Hong Yang, Ph.D., who holds the I think that is one of the most important monia, and the integration of sustainability Dr. Charles Jack Smiley Chair professor- things for a young student emerging in issues into business curricula. Bryant ship and is currently vice president for science.” Near the end of her senior year, faculty are knowledgeable, supportive, International Affairs, were part of a team in fact, Witkowski published a paper and deeply committed to the success of of researchers who spent a month in in PALAIOS, the most highly regarded their students—enthusiastically leverag- China and Mongolia. At other institu- journal in paleontology. ing their professional experience in the tions, this kind of hands-on, immersive With encouragement from Yang, University’s classrooms and labs. experience is typically reserved for Witkowski began her post-graduate Like many in the Bryant community, graduate or post-doctoral students. “At studies at China University of Geosciences, Caitlyn Witkowski ’11, ’14 MSGES Bryant, professors not only do their own the premier geology school in China. learned this firsthand. Her academic research, they also share that research She returned to Bryant for the Master of experience included faculty who became with students,” she explains. “The Science in Global Environmental Studies mentors and opened doors to a world of students’ findings can be presented at (MSGES) program. “Studying at Bryant opportunity. As an undergraduate, she conferences, published, and have true has really opened my eyes to the rest and renowned environmental scientist meaning in a scientific community. of the world,” says Witkowski.

11 SUSTAINING EXCEPTIONAL FACULTY Matt Roncaioli and many others, holds practice. These specialized positions­— Nothing is more important to expanding Bryant’s first endowed faculty chair. It often made possible by donors with a Bryant’s tradition of academic excellence was established in 1984 with a leadership particular philanthropic interest—further and innovation than hiring and support- gift from visionary Bryant supporter enrich Bryant’s learning community. ing exceptional faculty. For the past two Norman Sarkisian ’53, ’88H, and his INNOVATIVE PROGRAMS, consecutive years College Factual/USA wife Joanna Sarkisian. The late Norman Today has ranked Bryant among the top Sarkisian served as a member of Bryant’s ENVIABLE OUTCOMES five undergraduate business programs Board of Trustees from 1982 to 1991. The University’s academic programs con- in the nation, and U.S. News & World Endowed chairs honor exceptional faculty tinue to evolve and change in response to Report places Bryant in the top six percent members for their contributions to aca- the emerging business needs. New pro- of its peer group. Expanding the World demia while supporting their current grams of strategic importance include of Opportunity: The Campaign for work. An academic chair also enables analytics, entrepreneurship, and global Bryant’s Bold Future is the catalyst the Univer­sity to recognize and reward supply chain management. to accelerate Bryant’s trajectory and sup- excellence, successfully compete for top The recently launched School of port its mission to create a new model scholars and practitioners, and provide Health Sciences has opened its first clini- for educating innovative leaders with the resources faculty need to remain on cal program in the fastest-growing sector character who will make a difference the leading edge of their fields. of the U.S. economy. Bryant’s Physician around the world. In addition to faculty, executives-in- Assistant Studies program requires stu- One of the best ways to attract and residence bring their professional exper- dents to work with patients in 12 clinical nurture outstanding faculty is through tise and insights into the classroom, specialty rotations. This distinctive pro- the creation of endowed faculty positions. while scholars-in-residence expand the gram was developed with key partners Peter J. Nigro, Ph.D., who inspired boundaries of academic thought and including: The Warren Alpert Medical

AMICA: EMPOWERING STUDENTS THROUGH NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED CAREER EDUCATION PROGRAM The Amica Companies Foun­ relationship over the years, and Center, working with students has been actively involved with dation, an enduring strategic we’re proud to have a presence through programs the Center the Women’s Summit®, serving partner, continues to support on campus through the Amica offers, as well as hosting site as lead sponsor for the past Bryant academic and student- Center for Career Education,” visits. The company also recruits several years. The Supply Chain life excellence at the University. said Robert A. Di Muccio ’14H, interns and full-time employees. Management Summit, Bryant’s The foundation recently made chairman, president, and CEO Amica’s support has enabled Career Fair, and Welcome Back another generous contribution of Amica. “We hope this dona- the Amica Center to sponsor two Weekend have all benefited from to the Amica Center for Career tion will continue to enhance career fairs each year, with more Amica’s support and commitment Education, which bears the the academic experience for than 90 organizations attending to give back to the community. company name. There, thou- all students, so that they may each fair. Recognizing Amica as an sands of students have been become our next generation of Amica’s relationship with outstanding partner in its mis- educated and empowered in leaders.” DiMuccio and his wife, Bryant goes well beyond recruit- sion to educate and inspire the career development and Renamarie, are also individual ing University graduates. As a students to discover their pas- planning process, enabling donors to Bryant and have made company that focuses on building sion and become innovative them to manage their careers a commitment to the Expanding strong relationships with cus- leaders with character around the for a lifetime. the World of Opportunity cam- tomers and local communities, world, Bryant named the Amica “Amica Insurance and Bryant paign to support scholarships. Amica understands the value Companies Foundation as a 2012 University have had a wonderful Amica continues to be a tre- and importance of events that Champion for Philanthropy. mendous partner for the Amica Bryant sponsors. The company

12 BRYANT FALL 2015 PARENTS COUNCIL ENGAGES KEY UNIVERSITY CONSTITUENCY The fall semester saw the University offices, including the The breakfast event was also have multiple opportunities to launch of a new leadership Amica Center for Career Educa­ rich with parent voices. Ximena interact with one another; learn group, the Bryant Parents tion, the Office of Admission, Barrera and Raul Riveros shared about the experiences of Bryant Council. The Council welcomes and the Academic Center for their perspective watching their students; and hear firsthand those interested in making the Excellence. The group also son, Mateo Riveros ’18, grow from guest speakers, faculty, student experience the very presents opportunities to hear over the course of his freshman and administrative leaders. best it can be, not just for their directly from top members of year. Based on their experience Regina Garland, assistant own children but for everyone the administration, as exempli- so far, the Barrera-Riveros fam- director of parent engagement attending the University. fied during the Bryant Parents ily plans to continue their phil- and development, will serve as Council members provide Council Breakfast in October, anthropic involvement and to the University liaison for the philanthropic leadership and featuring President Ronald stay connected to the University group. Any parent of a current take part in events aimed at K. Machtley, Provost Glenn community. or past Bryant student who helping students get the most M. Sulmasy, J.D., L.L.M., and One strength of the program, would like to learn more about out of a Bryant education. Dean of the College of Arts and by design, is in its personal con- the Bryant Parents Council can Members enjoy access to key Sciences Wendy Samter, Ph.D. nections. Council members will contact Garland at rgarland@ bryant.edu.

School of Brown Univer­sity; the Care New England Health System; and the Southcoast Health System. Regional col- laborations also allow aspiring physician assistants to learn from providers in the Lifespan health system and at Blackstone Orthopedics, Gateway Health Care, and Sturdy Memorial Hospital. Whether long-established or newly emerging, the University’s curriculum capitalizes on new methods of teaching with an emphasis on learning outcomes. And Bryant’s outcomes are exceptional. Within six months of Commencement, 98.6 percent of graduates report full-time employment with a median first-year salary of $53,500 or enrollment in gradu- ate school. It’s a record of career success that other colleges envy.

A ‘TRULY PATHBREAKING’ IDEA Bryant’s thriving culture of philanthropy has played an integral role in its emer- gence as a nationally recognized univer- sity with a compelling approach that artfully combines a rigorous and relevant business education with the liberal arts. Professor of Management Continued support from alumni and University’s idea is very special: that Lori Coakley, Ph.D. works closely friends­—exemplified in The Campaign every graduate of the College of Business with students. for Bryant’s Bold Future—will enable also has a minor in liberal arts, and that Bryant to stride confidently into a prom- every graduate of the College of Arts and ising future. Sciences also has a minor in business Jeffrey D. Sachs ’12H, director of administration. This is truly pathbreak- The Earth Institute, Quetelet Professor of ing, and just what’s needed in today’s Sustainable Development, and Professor society. The Bryant experience is perfect of Health Policy and Management at for preparing leaders who can fulfill the Columbia University, recognizes this rare highest purposes of education.” and successful model, noting “Bryant Stasia Walmsley is a freelance writer.

13 Bryant: A LEADER IN INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION

BY NANCY KIRSCH

l e a d e r i n international education, Recognizing that a global skill set is a key prerequisite for success, Bryant Bryant University creates multiple A is poised to significantly expand these opportunities for students to develop a initiatives through historic philanthropic global perspective. Purposefully incorporating support of its largest fundraising effort, Expanding the World of Opportunity: global thinking throughout the Bryant The Campaign for Bryant’s Bold Future. experience, establishing an undergraduate “Today’s students will graduate into a world of unprecedented change and degree in International Business and offering complexity, a world that increasingly calls majors in Global Supply Chain Management for leaders with character and insight,” says Bryant President Ronald K. Machtley. and Global Studies, embracing a growing cohort “Bryant must be bold and innovative as of international students and faculty, embarking we prepare them to succeed in an age of unlimited global opportunity.” on groundbreaking collaborations with Chinese academic institutions, and providing numerous A HUB OF GLOBAL ENGAGEMENT A thriving hub of global engagement, study abroad options, all reinforce the University’s Bryant brings the world to its Smithfield global focus. Three MBA specializations—Global campus. Students from 63 countries attend Bryant; six percent of under- Supply Chain Management, Global Finance, and graduates and three percent of graduate International Business—have an international focus. students are international students. International students make up 10 percent of the class of 2019. Among the 25 coun-

Bryant offers study Argentina Australia Austria Belgium Bhutan Bonaire Botswana Brazil Cambodia Chile China Costa Rica Croatia Cuba Czech Republic Dominican Republic Ecuador England abroad experiences in France Germany Ghana Greece Hungary India Ireland Italy Japan Jordan Malaysia Morocco Netherlands New Zealand Northern Ireland Peru Poland Portugal Qatar Russia more than 50 countries Scotland Senegal Singapore South Africa South Korea Spain Sweden Taiwan Tanzania Thailand Turkey United Arab Emirates Vietnam Wales

14 BRYANT FALL 2015 SANTANDER BANK GRANTS ENSURE STUDENT ACCESS TO GLOBAL STUDY One of Bryant’s most significant philan- college education. Students can gain thropic partners, Santander Bank, international experiences for today’s through its Santander Universities pro- global market and discover other parts gram, generously supports the University’s­ of the world, all in a few weeks. We are distinctive Sophomore International passionate about giving students the Experience (SIE), an academic program opportunity to learn in the real world which underscores the strategic goals of outside of the classroom.” internationalizing the campus community and preparing students for success in Sophomore International Experience the global marketplace. Helps to Shape Careers The Open Doors Report ranked Bryant International Business major Margaret #9 among our peers for study abroad Wong ’14 (Freemont, CA), now a participation. The University has emerged member of the risk advisory staff at as a leader in global learning, due in large Ernst & Young in Houston, applied to part to the Sophomore International the Sophomore Interna­tional Experi­ ence (SIE) program early in her “MY EXPERIENCES IN PANAMA soph­omore year. A grant from Santander helped to defray the AND COSTA RICA GREATLY cost. Wong chose the Panama SHAPED MY COLLEGE CAREER.” and Costa Rica SIE program because of its international MARGARET WONG ’ 14 business focus and the oppor- tunity to interact with Spanish- Experience, Bryant’s unique alternative speaking people. Bryant: to traditional study abroad. The three- “My experiences in Panama credit course, held during winter and and Costa Rica greatly shaped my col- summer breaks, begins the semester lege career,” says Wong. “Learning about A LEADER IN INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION before departure with a classroom intro- global supply chain management in duction to cultures, commerce, historical Panama led me to declare that subject reading and analysis, language study, as one of my concentrations when I and art appreciation. The culmination returned to Bryant. I am so grateful to of the program is a two-week, faculty- Santander—and my parents—for mak- tries they come from are India, China, escorted trip that often marks the first ing this incredible opportunity possible.” stamp in a student’s passport. Marketing major Morgan LaBarbera Canada, Ghana, and Venezuela. Since its inaugural program in 2007, ’16 (New Fairfield, CT), co-captain of Bryant’s growing number of inter- more than 2,000 students have taken Bryant’s Division I lacrosse team, had national experts, Fulbright Scholars, and part in the SIE. Having this experience never traveled outside of the United professors share their global expertise early in their academic careers often States before her Sophomore International and cross-cultural competencies with piques interest in international intern- Experience. She chose the New Zealand/ students. And the University encourages ships or careers all undergraduates and prompts “I DON’T COME FROM A WEALTHY to participate in an further study international study abroad. Forty- FAMILY, SO WITHOUT THE GENEROUS abroad experience. eight percent of GRANT FROM SANTANDER UNIVERSITIES, Bryant’s study The Open Doors abroad students MY FIRST EXPERIENCE ABROAD Report on International this fall partici- WOULD NOT HAVE BEEN POSSIBLE.” Education ranked pated in an SIE Bryant ninth among program. MORGAN LABARBERA ’16 its peers in study Honored abroad programs. as a 2011 Champion for Philanthropy, Australia program and prepared for The Institute of Inter­ Santander shares the Uni­ver­sity’s belief the trip in the classroom by studying national Education ranked Bryant 21st that an international academic experience the history, geography, and cultures in the United States for study abroad can offer students a unique perspective on of the two countries. participation among master’s universities. cultures and commerce in different coun- LaBarbera is grateful to Santander Today, nearly 50 percent of Bryant tries and can broaden career aspirations. for its support. “I don’t come from a The SIE program makes international wealthy family, so without the generous undergraduates study abroad, with many academic experiences available to a wide grant from Santander Universities, choosing the University’s distinctive range of students who might not be able my first experience abroad would not Sophomore International Experience (SIE). to afford the time and cost associated with have been possible,” she says. “It traditional study abroad opportunities. transformed me. It opened my mind Argentina Australia Austria Belgium Bhutan Bonaire Botswana Brazil Cambodia Chile China Costa Rica Croatia Cuba Czech Republic Dominican Republic Ecuador England Eduardo Garrido, Director of to the thought of going into a career France Germany Ghana Greece Hungary India Ireland Italy Japan Jordan Malaysia Morocco Netherlands New Zealand Northern Ireland Peru Poland Portugal Qatar Russia Santander Universities U.S., says: that would allow me to work and travel Scotland Senegal Singapore South Africa South Korea Spain Sweden Taiwan Tanzania Thailand Turkey United Arab Emirates Vietnam Wales “Choosing a summer or winter SIE pro- at the same time.” gram is a great way to broaden one’s

15 SANTANDER FACULTY RESEARCH AWARDS ADVANCE THE INTERNATIONAL CONTEXT OF LEARNING An implant that monitors glucose Chen Zhang, Ph.D., visited opportunity made possible by advance the international context levels could be the next big idea Tsinghua University in Beijing in research funding. Zhang is work- of their curriculums. Through in the treatment of diabetes. And summer 2015. “This award has ing toward sensors that monitor these experiences, faculty return a Bryant professor may have a enabled me to travel to China human vital statistics, an area to the classroom with different hand in that. and perform experiments with firmly at the crossroads of mul- perspectives on the topics they are New funding from Santander the top-level equipment in the tiple academic disciplines. Cross- researching and impart this knowl- Bank is behind some powerful State Key Laboratory of Low- disciplinary interaction allows edge to their students.” advances in research from Bryant dimensional Quantum Physics,” researchers to share data and The Santander program aligns faculty. The Santander Faculty says Professor Zhang. In addition ideas, leading to creative solu- with Bryant’s campaign goal of Research Collaboration Award to the facilities, Zhang had access tions with the potential to send Opening the Door to a World fosters research collaboration to information that few in the research in fruitful new directions. of Opportunity. In addition to among faculty at Bryant and other world had seen. He adds, “Data “This award gives faculty facilitating meaningful research, Santander partner universities for the material absorption of the the opportunity to expand their the program also allows Bryant around the world. Bryant profes- infrared light at 1550 nanometers research beyond the walls of scholars to promote the University’s­ sors were honored as recipients has not been made available Bryant and study with other reputation in far-off places. Cam­ of the inaugural awards in spring so far in the literature and hence universities doing similar work,” paign giving toward this goal will 2015 and have now had time to this is the only way to obtain it.” said Eduardo Garrido, Director create opportunities to extend put that research funding to use. Positioning a computer of Santander Universities US. Bryant’s reach around the world Associate Professor of information systems expert in a “Global learning helps faculty and bring a global perspective Computer Information Systems world-class physics lab is a rare broaden their research efforts and to campus.

Each year, some 300 students participate can’t predict. The University’s goal is to among world cultures and economies. in SIE, a faculty-led, two-week experience prepare Bryant graduates to be intrepid One such course of study, Bryant’s in a foreign venue. In the semester prior explorers in a world of unlimited global International Business (IB) program, earns to this immersive experience, students opportunity, truly at home in the world. high praise from faculty, students, and learn more about the country’s culture Philanthropic investment in Expand- Bloomberg BusinessWeek, which ranked it and commerce through historical read- ing the World of Opportunity: The 16th in the nation. A rigorous curriculum ings and analysis, foreign language study, Campaign for Bryant’s Bold Future will incorporates advanced concepts of interna- and art appreciation. Some 44 percent help Bryant provide tuition assistance that tional marketing, finance, accounting, and of Bryant students who study abroad as enables all interested students to ben- management, all of which are typically juniors or seniors first participated in SIE. efit from the University’s study abroad taught at the graduate level. When com- “The entire experience opened programs. Scholarship support targeted bined with semester-long international my eyes to the world and its possibilities,” says Morgan LaBarbera ’16, who had never left the United States before visiting “BRYANT STUDENTS LEARN ABOUT GLOBAL AFFAIRS IN Australia and New Zealand with SIE. “My CLASS AND THROUGH STUDY ABROAD­—WHETHER IT BE first experience abroad… transformed me. It opened my mind to the thought of FOR A SEMESTER OR TRAVEL OVERSEAS WITH A going into a career that would allow me PROFESSOR FOR RESEARCH.” to work and travel at the same time.” Vice President for International Affairs Mirghavamaddin Bozorgmir ’83 HONG YANG, PH.D., MBA, president and CEO of Mutual of America Capital Management One, to Global Opportunity, Endowed Study study, fluency in a foreign language, celebrates the University’s focus on global Abroad, and Endowed SIE scholarships and a global consulting practicum, the education. “To go from a small regional will ensure that qualified students experi- outcome is IB graduates who are heavily school to one that’s truly international is ence international learning. recruited in the worldwide marketplace. remarkable,” he says. “When you see lead- The IB program is now one of the ership of the caliber at Bryant, I’m confident ‘INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS University’s­ largest and most highly rec- that my donation will have an impact.” IS THE ONLY BUSINESS’ ognized undergraduate majors. “Inter- Bryant’s innovative, globally focused Campaign support also will enhance national business is the only business,” education prepares students with a skill and expand existing programs that build asserts Associate Professor of Finance and set that will allow them to maneuver in increased understanding of and appre- Coordinator of the IB program Andres a world that is changing in ways that we ciation for the growing interconnections Ramirez, Ph.D., who held senior positions

16 BRYANT FALL 2015 with a Chilean multinational company of Technology, Zhuhai, Bryant is the to forge academic, business, and cultural before entering academia. first university to establish a partnership partnerships between the University and The professional experience IB major with a private institution in China and the higher learning institutions, business enter- Renee Lawlor ’15 acquired through only U.S.-China joint four-year under- prises, and governmental offices in China, two very different internships with ALDI, graduate business program in Guandong now the world’s largest economic power the international grocer, and at Biderbost, Province. The four-year undergraduate and the second-largest U.S. trade partner. Boscan and Rochin, an international program is taught in English and adheres The Institute’s initiatives provide a consulting firm in Salamanca, Spain, to Bryant’s highest standards for curricu- variety of opportunities to enhance the helped her to define her path. Lawlor, who lum and faculty. The first class of160 global perspectives of students and faculty minored in Entrepreneurship and was Chinese students enrolled earlier this year. as well as extending China-related services president of Bryant’s nationally recognized This collaboration, built on the to U.S.-based businesses and communities, Collegiate Entrepreneurs’ Organization, University’s strategic initiative, positions notes Hong Yang, Ph.D., vice president is now chief of staff of the Martin Trust Bryant among the ranks of an elite group for international affairs and the Dr. Charles Center for MIT Entrepreneurship at the of U.S. universities. Only Duke, Kean, J. Smiley Chair Professor. Throughout the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. and New York universities have signed year, Bryant’s Confucius Institute offers She also serves on the Bryant University joint venture agreements with China. Chinese language and cultural programs on Board of Trustees as a Recent Alumni Bryant Zhuhai and the Shu Fang Zhai Bryant’s campus and to local communities. Trustee. For someone who aspires to work (漱芳斋) are two projects that will build a Understanding that international internationally, she says, developing an bridge over which any number of collab- education is a critical component of 21st understanding of a professional environ- orative ventures may travel. Bryant’s Shu century higher education, Bryant has made ment in another country was “invaluable.” Fang Zhai will be a replica of the iconic global engagement a cornerstone of its courtyard complex of the same name strategic plan. With philanthropic support, STRENGTHENING TIES WITH CHINA in Beijing’s Forbidden City, the Chinese the University’s international strategies Bryant Zhuhai, which welcomed its imperial palace that dates back to the Ming that facilitate the development and growth inaugural class in September, is the Uni­ Dynasty of the 15th century. Located of its international programs and support versity’s most ambitious international on the Smithfield campus, it will become its international collaborations, will con- academic initiative. Bryant is the first and a premier academic and cultural center tinue to elevate Bryant’s reputation around only American university with a presence in addition to being a venue for research, the globe. in Zhuhai, a city of 1.5 million people in instruction, and community programs. a special economic zone adjacent to Macau These accomplishments are the result Nancy Kirsch is a freelance writer and and Hong Kong. With this groundbreak- of Bryant’s strategic decision a decade ago contributor to Bryant magazine. ing collaboration with the Beijing Institute to established the U.S.-China Institute

17 CREATING A CAMPUS FOR SUCCESS: Facilities to Inspire Excellence

On e c e n t r a l g oa l o f Bryant’s $75 million campaign— Expanding the World of Opportunity: The Campaign for Bryant’s Bold Future— is to create transformative campus facilities to support a dynamic, 360-degree learning environment. Bryant Builds, the facilities component of the campaign, is well under way.

BY MARIA CALIRI

18 BRYANT FALL 2015 These new structures and renovations $15 million has been earmarked for the off” ceremony, marking a significant will create far more than much-needed new and expanded facilities. Key projects milestone in this landmark project. space on campus. They are shaping a include a signature academic innovation Architect Kip Ellis, AIA, LEED AP world-class teaching and learning envi- center and sports and conditioning BD+C, of EYP Architecture and Engi­neer­ ronment, where every facility supports facilities that will prepare Bryant’s ing, describes the Center as an “entirely Bryant’s educational mission. The central student-athletes for success at the highest new type of building that creates an architectural theme of innovation level of NCAA Division I competition. entirely new realm for interaction.” perfectly complements the University’s He envisions an inspiring and creative commitment to pioneering pedagogy. THE BUILDING BLOCKS ARE IN PLACE environment designed to foster collabor- Generous alumni, parents, friends, and The keystone of the campaign—the ative, team-based learning in both corporate donors are making significant 50,000-square-foot Academic Innovation investments in Bryant’s global vision. Center—is taking shape and fueling With $52 million raised to date, some excitement for the scheduled opening in fall 2016. In October, the final steel beam was signed and installed at a “topping

19 Bryant’s College of Business and College of Arts and Sciences. With its central loca- “IT’S A GREAT FEELING TO SEE tion, the structure also will welcome cam- pus visitors with its breathtaking design. SMILES ON THE FACES OF A lead gift among the largest in Bryant history spearheaded the creation YOUR STUDENT-ATHLETES AS THEY WALK of this innovative teaching/learning space. INTO INSPIRING NEW FACILITIES.” A perfect blend of real and virtual, global and local, experiential and experimental BILL SMITH, Athletic Director learning, it will foster learning experiences and opportunities designed to give gradu- ates a distinct competitive edge.

BRYANT BUILDS ATHLETIC CHAMPIONS Bryant’s dedication to providing its student-athletes with every opportunity for success is energizing the campus with new and enhanced athletic facilities. Student-athletes were welcomed into the new Bulldog Strength & Conditioning Center, which opened in August. The building more than doubles the space and resources where some 550 student- athletes train and prepare for competition.

ALUMNI COUPLE SETS THE PACE FOR DYNAMIC LEARNING It was the man on the bike. The to college would pay off. Today, Forward-looking new build- man on the bike kept bringing they are giving that same ings will allow Bryant to adapt Jeffrey Fryer ’91 back to campus. opportunity to their oldest son, to rapidly changing technology The man on the bike guided Ryan Fryer ’19. and education methodologies Fryer to an MST on his path to a As alumni and parents, the for years to come. Through their CPA and a career in tax, all while Fryers have remained dedicated involvement in and financial remaining an avid training part- Bryant community members, support of schools from elemen- ner along the way. and one facet of that has been tary to post-secondary, the Fryers Fryer was a devoted bike advancing the University’s are acutely aware of this need. racer and his relationship with growth. They have supported “Everything has changed,” says Professor of Accounting a classroom and multiple, Kim. “It’s so important today Jeffrey ’91 and Kimberly (Roy) ’92 Fryer Michael Lynch, J.D., C.P.A., was flexible breakout spaces in the for students to have access to founded on this shared passion. Pharmaceuticals, a global bio- Academic Innovation Center. state-of-the-art technology and When Fryer speaks of Bryant technology company developing The cutting-edge meeting have these experiences to give today, he thinks of the friend, treatments for devastating and spaces in the Innovation Center them an advantage. And it’s mentor, and training partner rare diseases. “It is as clear as would not be possible without important for us to do some- he had in Lynch. “He was never glass,” says Fryer. “There’s no such philanthropic support. thing like this for them.” just my professor,” says Fryer. way I would be where I am today The Fryers see the goals of The Fryers have designated “Our relationship was more without him.” the Innova­tion Center as essen- the new spaces in the Academic about the personal connection Kimberly (Roy) Fryer ’92 tial to the future of higher edu- Innovation Center in honor we had and his commitment in also built a career on the Bryant cation. “Lecture is not the way of their parents and of the mentoring me.” This multifac- experience, working for 17 years students are learning anymore,” friend and mentor who was so eted relationship paid huge divi- before stepping down from says Jeff. “Education is evolving. central to Jeff’s Bryant experi- dends for Fryer. Lynch steered Wachovia, now Wells Fargo. Kim It needs to be a combination ence, Professor Lynch. As they him through graduate school and Jeff found their career paths of lecture, hands-on project- acknowledge the people who and into a career that has led to and each other at Bryant. Both based experience, and frequent got them where they are today, his position as Vice President were driven to work hard to interaction, not only between this alumni couple makes the and Chief Tax Officer at Alexion ensure that the sacrifices their the students and professor, but future brighter for those who parents made to send them among students.” will follow in their footsteps.

20 BRYANT FALL 2015 “TO DEFINE OUR FUTURE AND SET THE PACE FOR OTHERS TO FOLLOW, WE MUST BE BOLD IN ADVANCING OUR MISSION—CREATING A NEW MODEL FOR EDUCATING INNOVATIVE LEADERS WITH CHARACTER.”

RONALD K. MACHTLEY, Bryant University President “I AM PLEASED TO HELP BRYANT BUILD FACILITIES THAT ARE BEST IN CLASS AND INSPIRE STUDENTS TO EXCEL AT BRYANT AND BEYOND.”

ROBERT P. BROWN ’86, P’19 Head of Institutional Fixed Income, Fidelity Investments Bryant University Trustee

It includes weightlifting stations, workout and recovery, will provide student- areas, a nutrition station, and an indoor athletes with the care and support they turf sprint area. The size of the facility need to compete at the highest level. enables entire teams to work out together in one rotation, strengthening team THE COMMON THREAD bonds and enabling students to maximize These new and renovated facilities sym- their time most efficiently. bolize Bryant’s rich and enduring culture “It’s a great feeling to see smiles of philanthropic giving. Over the years, on the faces of your student-athletes as generous donors have supported the they walk into inspiring new facilities,” University’s growth and commitment to says Athletic Director Bill Smith. “This excellence. Their support has helped beautiful building demonstrates our Bryant emerge as a nationally recognized commitment to giving student-athletes institution, one cited by The Princeton everything they need to be successful.” Review as among The Best 380 Colleges in goals for the University’s bold future. The center—made possible through the nation. The addition of 250,000 square feet of the generous support of an anonymous For example, Bello 102—a coveted innovative facilities reinforces Bryant’s donor—is the first athletic component of learning-by-doing space in the George E. commitment to applied learning in an Bello Center for Information and Tech­ environment that develops the skills nology—features collaborative worksta- employers seek most: new hires who work tions, each with a monitor that facilitates well on teams, excel in communication wireless group work. A gift from Louis R. with colleagues and clients, and are able Page ’89, P’17, who understands how to problem-solve decisively. much employers value this kind of aca- Numerous alumni, including Trustee demic experience in potential employees, Robert P. Brown ’86, P’19, Chair of the helped transform this former seminar Board William J. Conaty ’67 and his room into a teaching and learning envi- campaign co-chair, Michael Fisher ’67, ronment so popular with faculty and ’15H, now an active honorary trustee, students that it inspired the Academic have embraced the goals of the campaign Innovation Center. and made significant commitments that Donors have also recognized that will enhance Bryant’s award-winning Bryant Builds to be completed. Construc- success in sports develops sought-after campus. Philanthropic investments such tion also is under way on a new Indoor leadership skills—and have generously as theirs are helping Bryant secure its Practice Facility featuring a 78,000-square- supported Bryant’s exceptional athletic esteemed position in the world of higher foot indoor turf field that is financed, in programs. Their gifts enabled a number education. With continued support from part, by a $2 million gift from William J. of facility upgrades, including locker room like-minded donors, the University is Conaty ’67, chair of the Bryant University improvements and renovations to the positioned to ascend to an even higher Board of Trustees. Jarvis Varsity Weight Room. level of prominence among the nation’s In addition, the Elizabeth and top colleges and universities. Malcolm Chace Wellness and Athletic FORGING THE PATH Center is undergoing a major revitaliza- TO GREATER PROMINENCE Maria Caliri is manager of Internal Commu­ tion. It will double in size to include a Through the Bryant Builds initiative, nications at Textron and a contributor to new Sports Medicine and Training Center. Bryant is creating a world-class learning Bryant magazine. Its design, focused on injury prevention environment that aligns with its ambitious

22 BRYANT FALL 2015 ADVANCING INNOVATIVE LEARNING He remembers the red circles. This Bryant popular rooms on campus into much more rewarding than any- Red circles on newsprint. He connection the school’s most in-demand thing received,” he says. Bryant was stuck on the wrong side of got Page his space. This innovative teaching has become a place to put that the border, and one of these red start, and and learning environment has maxim into action. In addition circles would help him get back. served as the inspired much of the think- to his Campaign generosity, Louis R. Page ’89 is from foundation ing behind the design of the Page meets with faculty mem- Canada, and after he gradu- for a career Academic Innovation Center. bers and advises students in ated from Bryant his student Louis R. Page ’89 that would Bello 102 is outfitted to encour- the Collegiate Entrepreneurs’ visa was not enough to let him see him age the latest in best practices Organization. He has seen his live in the United States. Eager become president and manag- for teaching and learning. It son, Steven Page ’17, enroll and to return and pursue a career ing general partner of Window offers flexible spaces for col- succeed at Bryant. Of his ongo- in Boston, Page had turned to to Wall Street, Inc. It also helped laborative group work under ing connection to the University, the classifieds. No potential him to stay close to the friends close faculty direction. It boasts Page explains, “There are very employer seemed interested he made in school, including wireless high definition video- pivotal parts of one’s life that in adding the paperwork for an Paula Christine (Wis) Page ’89, conference capability to bring can leave an imprint.” H1 visa to the hiring process, whom he went on to marry. experts into the classroom from Thanks to that connection, until one of the voices on the Today Page is helping others anywhere in the world. It is an a standard classroom is now other end of the line turned to capitalize on Bryant connec- adaptable, tech-friendly space, state of the art. The efforts of out to be another Bryant grad. tions. Along with consistent built to keep up with the rapid committed alumni have given “The only reason that I came support of the Bryant Fund, pace of digital innovation. Bryant the tools to excel for back to the States was because Page has contributed to the For his part, Page is inter- years to come. Students are a Bryant alum gave me a major renovation of Bello 102. ested in doing good for the sake learning in new ways, in greater chance,” says Page. This forward-looking gift of doing good. “I think giving is numbers than ever. has turned one of the least

23 THANK YOU to the nearly 6,000 members of the Bryant campaign progress generates community who invested in the transformative education of our growing momentum students by contributing more than $6.8 million in annual and Bryant’s historic capital campaign, Expanding the World of capital gifts in the 2014-2015 academic year. Opportunity: The Campaign for Bryant’s Bold Future, has now reached nearly $53 million on its way toward our $75 million goal. Even with two years to go, the campaign is already generating $75 million the resources to move us toward the transformational goals of $70 million the University’s Vision 20/20 strategic plan. $65 million Bryant is ascending to new levels of prominence that increase the $60 million value of a Bryant diploma. We are: $55 million • increasing access to a Bryant education through added $52 million scholarship funding $45 million • building on teaching excellence, with new resources to $40 million enrich teaching and learning $35 million • opening the door to a world of opportunity by cultivating global perspectives, and $30 million • creating a campus for success, building facilities that $25 million inspire excellence. $20 million $15 million Our strategic initiatives for an even stronger Bryant are made $10 million possible through the contributions of alumni, parents, and friends. $5 million Strong participation in this campaign is a vital indication of support for our vision and an affirmation of Bryant’s distinctive education.

bryant leadership council members The Bryant Leadership Council (BLC) comprises individuals who have made annual gifts or pledge payments Karl F. ’58, ’91H and Jacqueline Ruest Ericson ’57, P’84 of $1,000 or more during the 2014-2015 academic year. We thank these leaders and all of our contributors for Michael P. ’88 and Donna Fahey their generous support that ensures our students have an enhanced experience at Bryant University. Aram and Jane Garabedian James W. ’60 and Elizabeth Grzybowski Summit Society Gordon and Ursula Riblet P’97 President’s Society * Hunter and Katherine Henry ($1,000,000+) Neil F. ’84 and Carla Stempel ($10,000–24,999) Eileen Cioe-Jaramillo ’69 and Robert P. ’86 and Kathleen Brown P’19 Arthur ’60 and Carole Oliner Sukel ’59 Anonymous (1) Marcelino Jaramillo * Dana R. ’78, ’84 MBA and Lucille Gotsell Killiany ’46 Founder’s Society Trustee’s Society Cathy Gorton Barlow ’78, ’84 MBA Tricia Farrand Kordalski ’83 and ($100,000+) ($25,000–49,999) Robert Bennett ’87H and Marjie Bennett Ronald Kordalski P’15 David M. ’85 and Terry Beirne P’19 George and Mary Agostini Mirghavamaddin ’83 MBA and * Richard B. ’73 and Bonnie Leto William J. ’67 and Sue Conaty David E. ’61 and Barbara Allardice Angela Bozorgmir Corey E. ’80 and Karen Levine Michael E. ’67, ’15H and Karen Fisher J. Steven ’69 and Lily Cowen Robert J. ’88 and Jennifer Calabro Ronald K. Machtley and Robert P. ’73 and Jane Mead Nancy McHugh DeViney ’75 and Reid B. ’66 and Ruth Cameron Kati C. Machtley P’06 MBA Joseph F. ’80 and Mark DeViney Richard A. ’53 and Geraldine Capobianco Raymond F. MacKowski ’52 Kathryn Jurewicz Puishys ’81 Mary L. Dupont ’68, ’93H and * Robert and Elle Conti E. Allen Morrison IV ’97 and Carolyn Rafaelian Robert K. Decelles Siro T. ’57 and Roberta DeGasperis Geraldine Morrison Thomas A. ’63, ’98H and Joanna T. Lau ’97H and Denis Berube Paul V. ’60 and Donald R. ’83 and Carol Marsh Taylor ’63 Andrew and Anne O’Keefe P’16 Ruth Hettinger DeLomba ’60 Patricia Quattrucci P’16 † James J. Skeffington, Sr. Jeffrey L. ’73 and Ileen Doppelt James S. ’68 and Chairman’s Society Cheryl W. Snead ’06H and Roland Snead C. Correll ’75 and Shirley Richardson ($50,000–99,999) * Jack and Suzy Welch Eleanor Durling P’08 Raul Riveros and Lars and Diana Bergquist P’13 David and Clare Weinstein David and Elizabeth Epstein P’16 Ximena Barrera P’18 * Philip E. Bergquist ’13 John Hazen White, Jr. * Gerald A. ’55 and Jeanette Robert

These pages recognize those who made leadership gifts to Bryant University between July 1, 2014 and June 30, 2015. Despite making every effort to list all donors correctly, errors and omissions may have inadvertently occurred. If your name appears incorrectly or is not listed, please contact the Office of University Advancement at (877) 353-5667 so we can correct our records for future recognition. Thank you.

24 BRYANT FALL 2015 John W. Rowe ’01H and Jeanne Rowe Kevin P. ’86 and Antje Walsh Daniel F. ’73 and Joanne Schmitt * William and Lisa Walsh P’17 bryant university Gina M. Spencer ’98 Jennifer Flaherty Weafer ’00 and Peter A. ’74 and Janice Wilbur Sullivan Michael Weafer champions for philanthropy Stephen L. Tully, Jr. ’98 and Colleen Tully University Society The distinguished recipients of Bryant’s 2015 Champions for Dean’s Society ($1,000–4,999) Philanthropy awards join an esteemed group of alumni, trustees, ($5,000–9,999) Anonymous (1) parents, and friends of the University whose private philanthropy Michael ’82 MBA and Nela Amico Irvin S. Adler ’69 Margaret and †Paul Arpin Vernon Alden allows the University to advance its mission and ascend to an Rodney R. ’76 and Paula Baillargeon * Dale R. ’82 and even higher level of national prominence. Thomas M. ’77 and Karen Boelsen P’12 Santina Musumeci Aldieri ’82 P. James Brady III ’81 and Barbara Brady Edgar R. Alger ’78, ’82 MST In 2009, Bryant began the tradition of honoring some of its most Edward T. ’77 and Bonnie Capasso Roger and Richard G. ’82, ’87 MST and Colleen Anderson ’05 MBA, P’06 generous benefactors as Champions for Philanthropy at a gala Louise Carriere Andrew G. ’84 and Corina Andrews dinner. The honorees have given more than money to Bryant. Laura Vessichio Carrubba ’89 and Madan and Shoba Annavarjula They have contributed their time and talent as well. Michael Carrubba Stephen and Charlotte Arnold P’14 Thomas ’69 and Jarrod O. Ashton ’02 †Kathleen Iacoi Celona ’68 Joseph and Victoria Atkins P’05 ’07 ’11, This year’s Champions for Philanthropy are: Erik ’86 and Kate Constantino ’08 MBA, ’13 MPAc • Outstanding Alumni: Thomas A. ’63, ’98H, Claudio Del Vecchio ’12H and Stanley and Susan Baran P’12 ’15 and Carol Marsh ’63 Taylor Debra Del Vecchio Gregory and Geraldine Barber • Outstanding Parent: Louis R. Page ’89 Edward J. ’72 and Tim Barton ’85 Mary Lou Desaulnier P’96 Roger N. ’76 and Diane Begin • Outstanding Friend: Taco, Inc. Frederick H. ’53 and Jean Eaton George E. ’58, ’96H and Carol Bello • Outstanding 1863 Society Member: Ronald Pittori ’62 Peter ’82 and Lori Fogarty * Jon Berardino and Elizabeth Gara P’16 * Robert and †Winifred Galkin Joseph R. Beretta ’78 MBA past champions for philanthropy * Kevin Geiger Steven N. ’68 and H. Kent ’77 and Penny Goetjen P’11 Susan Heinemann Berman ’68 Alumnus Award Recipients Jeffrey and Tracey Gould P’16 Mark A. ’93 and Robin Bernier David M. ’85 and Terry Beirne P’19 * Joshua I. Hansel ’95 Farokh Bhada Frank M. ’81 and Frank G. Bingham, Jr. ’61, ’72 MBA and Robert P. ’86 and Kathleen M. Brown P’19 Marion Sheahan Hauck ’81, P’08 Caryl Whitcher Bingham ’71 John H. Joyce ’53 Joshua M. ’96 and Michele Herron Eric J. Bisighini III ’80 and Douglas S. ’69, ’89 H and Judith Krupp Donald B. Holmes, Jr., ’92 and Lynn Donnelly Bisighini ’81 Robert P. ’73 and Jane Mead Kelly Wesner Holmes ’92, P’17 * John and Dae-Ellen Bjornberg P’16 John M. LaRocca, Sr. ’70 and * Kyle P. Boelsen ’12 Marisa LaRocca Nicholas G. ’00 and Brooke Bohnsack Outstanding Parents Award Recipients Joseph Layden Stuart M. ’64 and Susan Brenner P’85 Clifford and Kim Garnett P’13 David H. ’54 and Elizabeth Leigh Brian Britton P’01 Andrew and Anne O’Keefe P’16 Alphonse S. Lucarelli ’66 * David Brown and Rebecca Bass P’17 William and Susan Pappas P’11 Judith Dawson Mack ’68 Eleanor Buckley * Steven U. Manocchio ’01 Raymond T. ’60 and Barbara Bush P’86 Gordon and Ursula Riblet P’97 * Brian P. ’00 and * C. Christopher and Carol Cannon Ernest E. Stempel P’84, ’98H (1916 – 2009); Lisa Waynelovich McCarthy ’01 Charles L. ’88 and Pamela Caranci Lars and Diana Bergquist P’13; Cheryl Merchant ’12H and Frank Soehnge Todd G. ’00 MBA and Trish Carey and The Ernest E. Stempel Foundation Jeannette Landon Mitchell ’96 and Gene A. ’69 and Susan Carlone James Mitchell Vincent and Annette Cerilli * Ian H. ’90 and Lisa Morris * Neil S. ’90 MBA and Kathryn Chaffee Outstanding Friend Award Recipients David J. Olney ’82 and King Y. ’82 and Deborah Chan Amica Companies Foundation Denise Chakoian-Olney Robert L. Christenson ’77 Fidelity Investments Victor Primavera, Jr. ’49 and Donald and Dawna Christian P’18 Rose Primavera P’81 * Barbara Cilli PricewaterhouseCoopers * Elsa Reddish Kirk ’89 and Dawn Cleathero Rhode Island Foundation Frank W. ’69 and Mary Thornton Reis ’69 * Michelle ’05 MBA and Jason Cloutier Santander Bank John S. Renza, Jr. ’70 and * Andrew Cohen Marianne Renza P’06 William R. Cohen and Susan S. Hoyt Paula Hawkinson Rooks ’85 and Anne Congdon Outstanding 1863 Society Members Award Recipients William Rooks Delbert S. ’50 and Nancy Conner David ’61 and Barbara Allardice Bruce N. ’62 and Nancy Schatz * John Connors Mary L. Dupont ’68, ’93H and Robert K. Decelles James and Anne Seuffert P’17 Steven T. Craffey ’86 Daniel S. ’03 MBA and Jennifer Shorr David and Jan Craine P’08 M. Anne Szostak ’02H and Herbert and Monica Cummings P’80 Lifetime Champions for Philanthropy Award Recipients Michael Szostak * Joanne M. Daly ’81, ’87 MST Malcolm G. ’09H (1934 – 2011) and Elizabeth Z. Chace

† Deceased * New Members

25 Martha McAlpin Dellenback ’92 * Thomas F. ’82 and John R. MacFarlane ’56 * Bradley R. ’02 and Robert A. ’95 and Wendy DeLucca Susan Illuzzi Guerra ’82 H. James ’88 and Julie Saucier Routhier ’05 John and Patricia DeShaw P’97 James O. Hallet ’83 Margaret Mitchell Magee ’89, P’19 Mark and Susan Rovnak P’15 * Betty DiDonato David T. ’69 and Nancy Hansen Edward and Linda Magro Hon. Donald H. Rumsfeld ’81H and * Robert A. DiMuccio ’14H and Ann-Marie Harrington ’86 * Karen Maguire P’18 Joyce Rumsfeld Renamarie DiMuccio Donna Harris P’05 Judy Samdperil Mann ’86 MBA John Ruppert * Lynn Hyland Dionne ’89 and J. Dennis ’66 and Lucina Heipt * David Maraniss ’15H * Mark Saleh Michael Dionne * Taylor A. ’00, ’03 MBA and Glen P. ’81, ’87 MBA and Susan Martin * Peter and Cortney Sannizzaro P’18 Peter Dipaola and Sherry Roulston P’17 Jennifer Mathieu Henshall ’00 Robert P. Masse ’11 Ernest R. ’71 and Francis J. Doehner ’98 and Kenneth and Else Herman P’17 Deborah and Edwin H. May III P’07 Doris Ouelette Santoro ’70 Lindsay Wills-Doehner Kyle Herren John B. ’84, ’88 MST and Daniel B. ’52 and Juanita Santos J. Kevin Donovan ’68 * David Herrick Theresa Maynard Richard C. Sardella ’69 Christopher and Jillian Douglas P’15 Richard and Deborah Holden P’14 ’17 * Faith and †Thomas McArdle P’82 * James E. ’86 MBA and Eric Draeger * John and Gail Hughes P’18 Martin and Betsy McCabe P’12 Donna Acciardo Scanlon ’81, ’85 MBA Hugh A. Dunlap, Jr. ’55 and Mary Dunlap Stacey L. Hughes ’97 Teresa M. McCarthy ’83 James and Lynn Scarpati P’03 * Maureen Dunn Edward F. ’02 and Dana Izbicki Charles and Maureen McDonald James and Elizabeth Segovis ’10 MST Michael and Hazel Durand P’15 Bernard A. Jackvony ’67 Judith McDonnell Thomas Sepe and Maria Mileno P’17 Thomas L. Dwyer, Jr. ’73, ’87 MBA, P’01 E. Gardner Jacobs, Jr. * Sean McGuirk Kevin T. ’91 and Tanya Manz Sheehan ’91 Richard and Patricia Eannarino P’96 Dennis F. ’69 and Claudia Jacques Walter F. ’69 and Wanda McLaughlin Orville G. ’62 and Carolyn Sheldon * Edward and Robbi Easton P’16 * Jay Johnson Kevin and Paula McNamara Donald and Susan Sherrill P’14 Eric J. Emerson’91 MBA * Richard Joseph William P. ’56 and Lorese McQuinn Russell R. ’71 and Cathy Shippee Michael and Sue Engel P’11 ’10 Thomas J. ’77 MBA and Pauline Kean Roger and E. Patricia Messier P’14 Chris Shouler * Andrew Erickson Paul M. Keating, Jr. ’88 and Lisa Keating Kenneth R. Middleton ’63 and James B. Sieger ’80 Emmy Johnston Kathleen A. Simons ’83 MST Sam and Ameneh Mirmirani P’99 ’04 * John A. ’65 and Madge Skoglund “BRYANT HAS DEVELOPED Robert F. ’68 and Miriam Mitchell William and Maura Smith P’18 Patricia Martineau Monti ’56 * Jeffrey Snyder P’18 A NATIONAL REPUTATION FOR ACADEMIC AND Barry and Marie Morrison Debra Young Srdoc ’90 and Dana Srdoc ATHLETIC EXCELLENCE. NOW IS THE * John J. Moynihan ’86 Paul P. ’72, ’77 MBA and * Peter and Maria Murphy P’13 Patricia St. Onge PERFECT TIME TO GIVE BACK AND PROPEL THE Keith and Kathy Murray Arnold ’64 and Paulette Stairman P’94 UNIVERSITY TO THE NEXT LEVEL.” J. Terrence Murray ’89H and * Neil D. Steinberg ’15H and Eugenia Shao Suzanne Murray Shivan S. Subramaniam ’05H and WILLIAM J. CONATY ’67 Peter L. ’68 and Barbara Newell Jyothi Subramaniam Co-Chair, Expanding the World of Opportunity: Paul C. Nicholson, Jr. ’69H and Hope Talbot The Campaign for Bryant’s Bold Future † Adelaide Nicholson Thomas A. Tanury ’07H and Carol Tanury Chair, Bryant University Board of Trustees Peter Nigro and Mary Joyce Bradley and Jane Templeman P’17 Elaine Notarantonio ’75 and * Wayne Tso and Ralph Charello P’04 Marion Masterson-Tso P’18 David and Rae Evans Frank S. ’53 and Dorothy Kelley * Michael O’Leary Clinton and Donna Tull P’10 * Edward J. ’94 and Kristin Fasano Alicia Marie Kennedy ’12 Elizabeth O’Neil V. K. and Nirmala Unni Richard R. ’66 and Mary Fay David and Cynthia Ketcham Timothy O’Neil ’91 * Lynn Viveiros Vallee ’86 and * Mark and Cindy Feinstein Harry J. ’62 and Maxine Sirkin Koenig ’62 * Damian E. O’Rourke ’94 Timothy Vallee * Stephen M. Ferrara ’98 * Donna Labadie-Waldt P’15 Timothy and Beth O’Shea Albert P. Valliere, Jr., ’69 and George Filor * Gerald and Margaret Lacey P’18 * Michael J. Ouellette ’92 Paula Smith Valliere ’69, P’94 Sari Fishman Richard B. ’79 and Florence Lafleur P’02 Catherine D’Acchioli Parente ’78 and George A. Vecchione ’06H and * Karen Flint * Jennifer Ozolins Lafond ’93, ’02 MBA Don Grohman Melanie Vecchione Margaret Fluke and Robert Lafond Jennifer S. Parkhurst ’97, ’07 MBA * Raul and Yackelin Velez P’17 Lookman B. Folami Jeffrey and Susan Lagarce P’11 Harold N. ’50 and Mary Patch Darren M. ’02 and Bertrand A. ’47 and Helen Fournier * Dennis and Susan Lamar P’16 James and Claire Patti Hailey MacIndoe Violette ’03 William J. ’57 and Elaine Franks Gaytha Langlois Arthur R. ’66 and Helen Pendleton Eleonora Cardarelli Walsh ’61 * Jeffrey M. ’91 and Mary Carroll Lapeyrouse ’57 Richard J. ’82 and Chris Pereira Robin Torbron Warde and Kimberly Roy Fryer ’92, P’19 Kevin M. Lavalla ’78 Mills C. ’49 and Juliette Perry Newell E. Warde P’17 * John R. ’91 MBA and Karen Galvin Harold A. ’52 and Geraldine LaValley William Phillips Alan S. ’77, ’84 MBA and Paul Gazzerro, Jr. ’54 and Sally Gazzerro Margaret Wallace Lawson ’53 and Mark J. ’93 and Jennifer Plourde Diane Zordan Wardyga ’77 Charles ’70 and Anne German Roger Lawson Anthony D. ’61 and David C. ’86 and Linda Wegrzyn David M. ’71 and Marcia Gold Nanette Buziak Lexow ’93 Diane Portanova P’84 ’01 Jay S. ’85 and Tracey Weinberg W. Dustin Goldstein ’95 and Larry B. ’70 and Diane Lipton Thomas E. ’61 and Rose Marie * Dominik M. Wellmann ’98 Inmaculada Morales Judy Barrett Litoff Maculan Powell ’59, P’94 ’95 Sean and Martha Welsh P’17 *†Marjorie Bliss Gore ’39 Rhonda Parente LoCurto ’85 and Mary and James Prescott * Michael A. Williams ’04, ’05 MBA Michael Gravier and Charles LoCurto Stanley and Lynn Ptak P’12 ’17 Shirley Wilson Marta Trujillo-Bencomo ’10, P’18 ’19 James P. ’87 and Kelly Loring John T. ’86 and Elizabeth Ragnoni William Wolcott Barbara and John Gregory Linda and Gary Lulli Sean F. ’94 and Cherie Reardon John E. Wolfe ’99H and Ancelin Wolfe Allen Gribben ’63 David and Sharon Lux Marie Teigue Renza ’43, P’70 ’80 Hong Yang * Robert and Lisa Guerette P’18 William J. Lynch ’87 MST Michael and Kristin Roberto Elizabeth and Ronald Yobaccio Mary Lyons ’87 MBA * Joyce M. Roche ’14H and Johnie Seals Gregory P. ’81 and Marlyn Zullig

† Deceased * New Members

26 BRYANT FALL 2015 1863 society members The 1863 Society recognizes those individuals who name Bryant in † Mrs. Elvira M. Knight Mr. and Mrs. John A. Skoglund † Mr. and Mrs. Sol Koffler † Mrs. Elisabeth R. Smart their will or trust, or through a life income plan. Through their generosity, Mr. and Mrs. Alan E. Lang Ms. Dorothy (Hill) Smith 1863 Society members established an enduring legacy at Bryant. Mr. Roy E. Lange † Dr. Janice A. Smith † Ms. Dorothy M. Lapham Mr. and Mrs. Douglas E. Stark Mr. and Mrs. David H. Leigh Mr. and Mrs. Wayne A. Stickles Anonymous (13) † Mr. Kirke B. Everson † Mr. Mario M. Libutti Ms. Joyce Suleski Mr. and Mrs. David E. Allardice † Mr. Raymond J. Fallon Mr. Stanley F. Lomangino Mr. and Mrs. Peter A. Sullivan Mrs. Judith V. Allen Mr. and Mrs. Bertrand J. Fay, Jr. † Dr. Celeste (Ignatio) Loughman The Honorable Bruce Sundlun† Mr. Paul G. Arpin† Mr. and Mrs. Michael E. Fisher † Ms. Lola MacLean and Ms. Marjorie Sundlun and Mrs. Margaret Arpin *† Mr. William J. Fox Ms. Helene S. Markoff † Ms. Jean Swift Mr. and Mrs. James Backus Mr. and Mrs. Richard A. Freed Mrs. Deborah W. May Mrs. Hope C. Talbot Mr. and Mrs. Robert L.G. Batchelor † Mr. Artacky Berberian IN ADDITION TO THE LEADERSHIP DONORS RECOGNIZED IN THIS Drs. Frank and Caryl Bingham * Mr. Eric J. Bisighini ANNUAL REPORT OF GIVING, BRYANT IS EXTREMELY GRATEFUL TO ALL THOSE WHO and Mrs. Lynn Donnelly Bisighini GIVE AT THE MOST GENEROUS AMOUNT THEY CAN. GIFTS OF ANY SIZE † Mrs. Helen Sito Bochenek † Ms. Miriam A. Boice MAKE A DIFFERENCE AND HELP BRYANT TO ADVANCE IN NATIONAL RANKINGS. Mr. Armand C. Bonneau Mrs. Blanche Brown Mr. Jeffrey M. Fryer and Mr. Edwin H. May † Mr. Joseph M. Tavares, Jr. † Mr. Kenneth K. Brown and Mrs. Kimberly Roy Fryer * Mr. and Mrs. Christopher J. McCarthy Mrs. Nancy N. Tedder Mr. and Mrs. Robert P. Brown † Mr. David J. Gardam, Jr. * Mr. and Mrs. William P. McQuinn Mrs. Stella Z. Testa † Mr. Alfred S. Buckley, Jr. Mrs. Edith C. Gold † Ms. Myra Menagh Mr. and Mrs. Steven H. Townsend † Mrs. Agnes J. Carr Mr. Bernard M. Goldstein † Ms. Helen L. Merrifield Mr. Richard S. Urquhart Mr. and Mrs. Ronald J. Cioe Mr. W. Dustin Goldstein Mr. Kenneth R. Middleton † Mr. George J. Vieira Mr. John D. Claypoole † Ms. Marjorie B. Gore Mr. and Mrs. Anthony R. Mignanelli Mr. and Mrs. Alfred W.† Vitale † Mr. Carlton Clewley Mr. Robert E. Goudreau Mr. Robert F. Mitchell Mr. Donald Walsh† Mr. and Mrs. William J. Conaty † Mr. Bruce B. Gravitt Mr. and Mrs. E. Ronald Mosca and Mrs. Pauline Walsh Mr. and Mrs. J. Steven Cowen † Mr. Richard M. Greifer Mr. and Mrs. Michael W. Mulvehill Ms. Eleonora C. Walsh Mr. Wallace J. Crooks † Mr. and Mrs. Hans E. Gwinner Mr. and Mrs. Albert P. Nadeau * Ms. Robin Torbron Warde and Mr. David E. Daw † Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Hallock, Jr. † Mr. Richard J. Noel Dr. Newell E. Warde Mr. and Mrs. Siro T. DeGasperis Dr. Melvin Hershkowitz † Ms. Stefanie Prigge Mr. and Mrs. Alan Wardyga † Mr. Nicholas A. DeRienzo and Mrs. Leslie† Hershkowitz Mr. and Mrs. John S. Renza, Jr. Mr. George W.B. Whiting† and † Mrs. Patricia C. deWeger Ms. Paula J. Hogan † Ms. Elizabeth A. Reynolds Mrs. Dale Whiting Mr. Robert C. Dobbins † Mr. Winston Hsiang Ms. Roberta Hysell † Mr. Emile C. Riendeau Mr. and Mrs. Herbert D. Wienkoop Mr. Joseph T. Duffy Dr. E. Gardner Jacobs, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. John A. Ringold *† Mr. Jack Wilkes Mr. Philip T. Dunk, Jr. Mr. Joshua J. Johnson Mr. Frederick M. Rounds † Ms. Dorothy Willard Ms. Mary L. Dupont Mr. John H. Joyce Mr. and Mrs. Daniel B. Santos † Ms. Jane Woods and Mr. Robert K. Decelles † Ms. Edna B. Kilcup † Mr. William J. Sheehan Mr. and Mrs. John R. Wright † Mrs. Eleanor L. Emery Mrs. Lucille G. Killiany † Ms. Louise A. Shuster

SULLIVANS MAKE GENEROUS ESTATE GIFT

Peter A. Sullivan ’74 and Janice Wilbur Sullivan, a former trustee, promises kept.” Their scholar- are using strategic wealth planning tools to benefit Bryant. Peter is ship fund is an eventual benefi- the founder and president of Arlen Corporation, a strategic financial ciary of assets from this CRUT. services firm. With more than four decades of experience in the advanced applications of life insurance, Peter has a perspective of “Our primary interest is in creat- the value of long-term planning, and a unique combination of the ing a financial aid resource for women enrolling at Bryant,” says Peter A. ’74 and Janice Wilbur Sullivan elements of finance with the uncertainty of health and time. with scholarship recipient Jillian Gaudet ’17 Janice. “It was extremely impor- The Sullivans have dedicated a generous estate gift to Bryant that tant to us that this be a fully endowed scholarship to create educa- will ensure the full funding of their scholarship, regardless of what tional opportunities for young women for years to come.” the future brings. “Our goal is to fully endow the Janice Wilbur Sullivan Scholarship over time,” says Peter. “In the event I person- The Sullivans recognize the importance of current-use funding to a ally run out of time, the additional gift of life insurance will fill that university’s ongoing operating expenses, but they underscore the need void. The life insurance contract is the fulfillment of our promise for the more patient planned gift. “If more longer term planned gifts with a commitment.” As an additional assurance, the Sullivans have were to be implemented, the flow of ‘bonus’ gifts would surprise on funded a CRUT (Charitable Remainder UniTrust), a vehicle that the upside,” adds Peter. Such long-term thinking provides security Peter describes as, “a way of ensuring that promises made turn into for the University in years to come with periodic infusions of income.

27 The Selma and Irving Ettenberg TEKsystems, Inc. GSM Metals Foundation, Inc. TIAA-CREF H & B Petroleum, Inc. corporations/ Fidelity Investments Travelers Companies, Inc. Hanna Instruments, Inc. foundations Follett Higher Education Group United Jewish Communities Federation The Hartford The support of corporations H & L Bloom, Inc. University Medicine Foundation Hersha 44NE Management Company Hans & Berta Gwinner Fund UPS The Holden Family Charitable Fund and foundations is vital to Hope Global Warwick Mall LLC Holiday Inn the success of many of the IBM International Foundation Washington Trust Charitable Foundation The Home Depot University’s programs and IGT Home Loan Investment Bank projects, and has increased J.R. Group, Inc. University Society Interstate Hotels & Resorts, Inc. Mario M. Libutti Memorial Fund ($1,000–4,999) J’s Deli Bryant’s national promi- Merrill Lynch A/Z Corporation The Jay Group nence. We are grateful for The Moore Company ACS Industries LeChase Construction Services, LLC these sustained partner- Morgan Stanley Aetna Foundation, Inc. LGC+D LLC National Philanthropic Trust Ahold Financial Services Lincoln School Providence ships and the continued Navigant Credit Union Aldi, Inc. The Lipton Agency/Allstate Insurance support of Bryant’s core Nellie Mae Education Foundation AllianceBernstein Mann Family Foundation mission through outright or Maddalena and Joseph Perrella The American Gift Fund Maraniss, Inc. matching gifts. Scholarship Fund Ametek SCP, Inc. The Matlet Group The Salem Foundation Arlen Corporation Medix Staffing Solutions Target Armenucci, LLC Merrill Edge TD Bank Artco Offset, Inc. Moeller Marine Products Founder’s Society United Way of Rhode Island Astrodyne Corporation Moran Shipping ($100,000+) W.B. Mason Company, Inc. Astro-Med, Inc. Russell Morin Fine Catering Alex and Ani, Inc. The Barber Family Foundation Murray Family Charitable Foundation Amica Companies Foundation Dean’s Society Barclays Bank NC3, LLC Aramark ($5,000–9,999) Barton Associates New York Life Foundation The Champlin Foundations A.T. Cross Company Barton Executive Search, Inc. Newport Tent Company, Inc. Coca-Cola Refreshments USA Allegis Group Foundation Baystate Musculoskeletal Center Omicron Delta Epsilon Hassenfeld Family Initiatives LLC Alliance Data Systems Beacon Mutual Insurance Company Page Construction Office of Chinese Language Council Paul G. Arpin Charitable Trust Berkshire Property Advisors Pannone Lopes Devereaux & West, LLC International (Hanban) BankRI Blue Cross & Blue Shield Paul Masse Buick GMC South, Inc. PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP Banneker Industries, Inc. Blum Shapiro & Company, PC Pepsico-Frito Lay Santander Bank Blount Fine Foods Blum Shapiro Foundation, Inc. Perceptions BNY Mellon Wealth Management Butler & Messier Insurance Peter Callahan Catering Chairman’s Society Bond Bros., Inc. C.R. Bard, Inc. Anna M. Posemann Trust ($50,000–99,999) Citizens Bank Care New England Health System Providence Biltmore Edna B. Kilcup Trust Deloitte CFA Society Providence Pyramis Global Advisors Riblet Foundation Trust Delta Dental of Rhode Island Charles Schwab & Co. Rhode Island Hospital Ernest E. Stempel Foundation DJS Capital, LLC Chase Bank Richline Group, Inc. EMC Corporation Chemart Company Robert Half Technology Trustee’s Society Epsilon Cigna Foundation Robinson & Cole, LLP ($25,000–49,999) Ernst & Young Foundation Citizens Charitable Foundation Joyce and Donald Rumsfeld Foundation Amica Mutual Insurance Company FM Global Collette St. Mary Academy - Bay View The Anne Goss Foundation Galkin Private Foundation Courtyard by Marriott Samara Fund, Inc. KPMG Foundation Gilbane Building Company Crown Philanthropic Solutions Sansiveri, Kimball & Co., L.L.P. Locke Lord LLP The Hanover Insurance Group Customers Bank Shepard Group, Inc. Mohegan Sun Casino Hasbro, Inc. Darlington Fabrics, A Moore Company SThree PLC Rhode Island Foundation Hexagon Metrology, Inc. Darn It! Inc. Straetz Foundation Seven Oaks Foundation, Inc. Kahn, Litwin, Renza & Co., Ltd. Dassault Systèmes Strategas Research Partners, LLC Taco, Inc. KeyBanc Capital Markets Davol, Inc. Strategic Point Investment Advisors John F. Welch, Jr. Foundation Leach Garner Dean Warehouse Services Stupell Industries Ltd., Inc. Liberty Mutual Insurance Dec-Tam Corporation Tanury Industries President’s Society Lifespan Detroit Collision Center, Inc. Texas Instruments ($10,000–24,999) MetLife Foundation DiSanto, Priest & Company TribalVision Acquia, Inc. Morris Family Giving Fund Edward Rowse Architects Trump National Golf Club George and Mary Agostini Family Mutual of America Capital Management Enactus UBS Foundation, Inc. Corporation EY Technologies Ultra Scientific Agostini Construction Companies Natco Products Corporation Federated Mutual Insurance Company University Gastroenterology Bank of America Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance FGX International Uno Restaurant Corporation Robert M. and Marjie A. Bennett Polaris Freedom National Bank Vanguard Charitable Endowment Foundation Raytheon Company Fulflex Verizon Foundation Cameron Charitable Trust Reddish Foundation, Inc. GE Foundation Voya Chicago Community Foundation Schneider Electric GEI Consultants, Inc. Washington Trust Company Cowen & Associates Shawmut Design & Construction George C. Moore, A Moore Company Wells Fargo CVS Health TE Connectivity Gold Realty Company Women & Infants Hospital Teknor Apex Company Graybar Electric Company Worldwide Express Gripnail Corporation

28 BRYANT FALL 2015 H. James ’88 and parents and families Margaret Mitchell Magee ’89, P’19 * Karen A. Maguire P’18 Parents who make generous contributions to Bryant and participate on the Parents Council play Deborah and Edwin H. May III P’07 * Faith and †Thomas McArdle P’82 an integral role in strengthening Bryant’s reputation through philanthropic support, admission outreach, Martin and Betsy McCabe P’12 and special event participation. Roger and E. Patricia Messier P’14 Sam and Ameneh Mirmirani P’99 ’04 * Peter and Maria Murphy P’13 Summit Society Dean’s Society Stuart M. ’64 and Susan Brenner P’85 Elaine Notarantonio ’75 and ($1,000,000+) ($5,000–9,999) * David Brown and Rebecca Bass P’17 Ralph Charello P’04 Robert P. ’86 and Kathleen Brown P’19 Thomas M. ’77 and Karen Boelsen P’12 Raymond T. ’60 and Barbara Bush P’86 Anthony D. ’61 and Edward J. ’72 and Donald and Dawna Christian P’18 Diane Portanova P’84 ’01 Founder’s Society Mary Lou Desaulnier P’96 David and Jan Craine P’08 Thomas E. ’61 and ($100,000+) H. Kent ’77 and Penny Goetjen P’11 Herbert and Monica Cummings P’80 Rose Marie Maculan Powell ’59, P’94 ’95 David M. ’85 and Terry Beirne P’19 Jeffrey and Tracey Gould P’16 John and Patricia DeShaw P’97 Stanley and Lynn Ptak P’12 ’17 Frank M. ’81 and Peter Dipaola and Sherry Roulston P’17 Marie Teigue Renza ’43, P’70 ’80 Chairman’s Society Marion Sheahan Hauck ’81, P’08 Christopher and Jillian Douglas P’15 Mark and Susan Rovnak P’15 ($50,000-99,999) Donald B. Holmes, Jr., ’92 and Michael and Hazel Durand P’15 * Peter and Cortney Sannizzaro P’18 Lars and Diana Bergquist P’13 Kelly Wesner Holmes ’92, P’17 Thomas L. Dwyer, Jr. ’73, ’87 MBA, P’01 James and Lynn Scarpati P’03 Gordon and Ursula Riblet P’97 Victor Primavera, Jr. ’49 and Richard and Patricia Eannarino P’96 Thomas Sepe and Maria Mileno P’17 Rose Primavera P’81 * Edward and Robbi Easton P’16 Donald and Susan Sherrill P’14 Trustee’s Society John S. Renza, Jr. ’70 and Michael and Sue Engel P’11 ’10 William and Maura Smith P’18 ($25,000-$49,999) Marianne Renza P’06 * Jeffrey M. ’91 and * Jeffrey Snyder P’18 Andrew and Anne O’Keefe P’16 James and Anne Seuffert P’17 Kimberly Roy Fryer ’92, P’19 Arnold ’64 and Paulette Stairman P’94 * William and Lisa Walsh P’17 Michael Gravier and Bradley and Jane Templeman P’17 President’s Society Marta Trujillo-Bencomo ’10, P’18 ’19 * Wayne Tso and ($10,000–24,999) University Society * Robert and Lisa Guerette P’18 Marion Masterson-Tso P’18 C. Correll ’75 and Eleanor Durling P’08 ($1,000–4,999) Donna Harris P’05 Clinton and Donna Tull P’10 David and Elizabeth Epstein P’16 Roger and Kenneth and Else Herman P’17 Albert P. Valliere, Jr., ’69 and Karl F. ’58, ’91H and Colleen Anderson ’05 MBA, P’06 Richard and Deborah Holden P’14 ’17 Paula Smith Valliere ’69, P’94 Jacqueline Ruest Ericson ’57, P’84 Stephen and Charlotte Arnold P’14 * John and Gail Hughes P’18 * Raul and Yackelin Velez P’17 Tricia Farrand Kordalski ’83 and Joseph and Victoria Atkins P’05, ’07, ’11, * Donna Labadie-Waldt P’15 Robin Torbron Warde and Ronald Kordalski P’15 ’08 MBA, ’13 MPAc * Gerald and Margaret Lacey P’18 Newell E. Warde P’17 Ronald K. Machtley and Stanley and Susan Baran P’12 ’15 Richard B. ’79 and Florence Lafleur P’02 Sean and Martha Welsh P’17 Kati C. Machtley P’06 MBA * Jon Berardino and Elizabeth Gara P’16 Jeffrey and Susan Lagarce P’11 Donald R. ’83 and Patricia Quattrucci P’16 * John and Dae-Ellen Bjornberg P’16 * Dennis and Susan Lamar P’16 Raul Riveros and Ximena Barrera P’18

Giving by Distribution Number of Donors of Support

Alumni 3491 The Bryant Fund $2,966,573 Parents 1373 Designated Programs/Projects $2,518,357 Friends and Other 872 Endowment $908,880 Corporations/Foundations 397 Facilities $435,054 Other Organizations 16 Gifts-in-kind $52,937

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Bryant faculty bring world-expertise to the Several members of the • Jongsung Kim, Ph.D., classroom, challenging students to discover their Bryant community led sessions Professor of Economics during the conference including: • Mailee Kue, Ph.D., Executive passions—and a great deal about themselves. • Hong Yang, Ph.D., Vice Director of the Center for President for International Diversity and Inclusion Affairs and the Charles J. • Kongli Liu, Associate Director Smiley Professor of Environ­ of Academic Programs at the BRYANT HOSTS PRESTIGIOUS tices, serving the international mental Science U.S.-China Institute INTERNATIONALIZATION student population and devel­ • John Eriksen, Director of Yang, who is also recognized CONFERENCE oping strategies for operating International Admission as a U.S.-China Public Intellec­ Bryant hosted the forum on in East Asian countries. tual as well as a distinguished Comprehensive University scientist, was also invited Internationalization: Strategies to a dinner honoring Chinese for East and South Asia. The President Xi Jinping and wel­ event, held Nov. 12–13, was coming him and his ministerial hosted by the Association delegation to the United States. of International Education At this September event in Admin­istrators, which selected Seattle, WA, President Xi deliv­ Bryant to host this prestigious ered the only public policy conference. speech of his U.S. visit. Invitees The forum created a dialogue included the most dignified pro­ for academic institutions to bet­ fessionals in the Chinese rela­ ter understand East and South tions field in the United States. Asia’s fast evolving education systems and the implications for U.S. higher education institu­ Vice President for International Affairs Hong Yang, Ph.D., speaks at a forum on tions. Sessions included topics Comprehensive University Internation­ such as effective recruiting prac­ alization, hosted at Bryant.

HONORING PROFESSOR COAKLEY WITH A GIFT TO WOMEN AND LEADERSHIP PROGRAM Daniel Shorr ’04 MBA spent only them,” Shorr says. He was primarily targeting women. nities through their relation­ two years at Bryant University, grateful to Coakley for awarding She works with students to ships with their mentors. but the experience has made him a graduate research assis­ develop their skills in leadership, “Dan’s contributions have a lasting impact on his career tantship that included a semes­ negotiation, networking, enabled me to extend the net­ and his life. “I learned a lot ter’s tuition. “I hoped that I career development, work/life work of opportunities and about myself and what I could would be able to pay it forward integration, communication, experiences for my students,” accomplish,” he says. one day.” and influence tactics. Coakley says. “It has also Shorr, now the managing Shorr’s goal—achieved this The donation allows Coakley strengthened my connections director at SMS Financial in year—was to “designate a gift to to host receptions and network­ with the professional commu­ Phoenix, AZ, especially credits Lori Coakley and have her uti­ ing events for mentors matched nity outside of Bryant, across a the bond he formed with lize it for something that is spe­ with students in her class. plethora of different industries Professor of Management cial to her.” “These mentor relationships are and disciplines. Working with Lori Coakley, Ph.D., for whom His $10,000 gift supports invaluable, and the feedback these exceptional men and Shorr worked as a graduate Coakley’s Women and Leader­ from both mentors and students women, many alumni of research assistant. ship program, a course that has been exceptional,” she says. Bryant, has provided a won­ “She was so helpful to all focuses on the professional “Many of my students have derful platform to showcase the students and she cared for development of students— gained access to career opportu­ our talented student body.”

30 BRYANT FALL 2015 Boyer was also honored when INCI WINS ‘MOST The Journal of Marketing Education DOWNLOADED PAPER’ AWARD named her piece, “Self-Directed Professor of Finance A. Can Inci, Learning: A Tool for Lifelong Ph.D., won an award from the Learning,” one of the top five European Financial Management­ most read articles of the year. Association for the “Most Down­ The Journal of Marketing Education loaded Paper” for “Dynamic is the leading peer-reviewed, Relations between Stock Returns international scholarly journal that and Exchange Rate Changes.” focuses on the latest techniques The article was published in the in marketing education and January issue of the EFM Journal. Karl Sery ’16 (third from left) won first place in the fourth annual Northeast emphasizes new course content Inci received his award in June Intercollegiate Sales Competition (NISC) held at Bryant in November. and effective teaching methods. at the association’s annual meet­ BRYANT HOSTS More than 180 students from To explore the relationship ing in Amsterdam. FOURTH ANNUAL NISC 16 schools participated, includ­ between self-directed learning The paper examined the rela­ Bryant University hosted the ing Kansas State University, and workplace learning, Boyer, the tion between stock returns and fourth annual 2015 Northeast Northeastern University, and paper’s lead author, conducted exchange rate changes in five Intercollegiate Sales Competition the University of Central Florida research over 30 years, in five major European countries, the (NISC) in November. The event as well as Bryant. countries, and across multiple USA, Canada, and Japan by tak­ is a tournament-style sales Assistant Professor of Market­ academic disciplines. Boyer ing into account dynamic effects, competition in which students ing Stefanie Boyer, Ph.D., who is utilized self-directed learning including lagged changes of compete for cash prizes. It also the director of the competition, in an undergraduate sales man­ variables, and employing causal provides individualized feed­ says: “These students are ideal agement course and an MBA relations. Inci found that lagged back and coaching, skill- and candidates for professional sell­ selling and sales management exchange rates have a significant leadership-building sessions, ing positions—and competitions course to provide supporting evi­ impact on stock returns. a look at the latest ways to use —because they are driven, dence and included practical Inci was also quoted on social media in selling, and a motivated, professional, com­ advice for educators seeking to use Wallethub.com, along with chance for students and employ­ petitive, and exhibit character the methods to promote lifelong ers to network. that gets noticed.” learning skills in students. continued on page 32

Alan Olinsky, Ph.D., M.S. “ Dr. Olinsky has put countless students on professor of mathematics the road to successful careers through his and computer information systems innovative instruction and programs. His expertise in analytics and related fields is a force in the Educating Bryant students for 48 years classroom and beyond.” 2015 SAS Distinguished Faculty Award jerry oglesby senior director Co-director and co-founder of Bryant’s Advanced sas global academic program Applied Analytics Center Created Bryant’s Graduate Certificate in Business Analytics program

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SPOTLIGHT ON: FACULTY FREINER’S RESEARCH the potential disruption that the tion measure. Small farms simply (CONTINUED) EXAMINES TRADE IMPACT agreement will have on their crop. can’t compete with this intensive ON JAPANESE FARMERS “There is a cost (to this partner­ large-scale production.” fellow Professor of Finance Associate Professor of Political ship),” Freiner says. “In Japan’s Freiner also helped coordinate David Louton, Ph.D., about fac­ Science Nicole Freiner, Ph.D. case, it was allowing increased a joint conference with Roger tors retirees should consider twice published articles about imports of farm products and Williams University, Conversa­ when deciding where to retire. her research on the Trans-Pacific lowering some tariffs, aspects of tions on China, in November. “Retirees should consider Partnership and its effect on the agreement that could signifi­ Several distinguished and interna­ states and local governments Japan in The Conversation. The cantly harm its farmers, especially tionally renowned scholars that provide the most generous accord strengthened trade rela­ those who grow its most impor­ spoke on a range of topics includ­ social services and health bene­ tionships among 12 countries tant traditional crop: rice.” ing cultural traditions, history, fits,” Inci advises. “Retirement on The Pacific Rim including the Freiner says: “Japan will not the arts and contemporary issues. locations where fixed costs United States, Japan, Australia, only open up its rice market to are clear and variable costs are New Zealand, and Canada. more U.S. competition but will ‘GUNS IN AMERICAN minimal are ideal.” Freiner spent part of the also allow for foreign investment SOCIETY’ EXPERT summer in Japan interviewing and corporate land ownership WIDELY QUOTED traditional rice farmers about through its investment protec­ In the wake of a shooting at an Oregon community college and renewed calls for gun control, FACULTY INNOVATION GRANTS FOSTER INNOVATION Professor of Sociology Gregg Carter, Ph.D., was widely quoted With the support of the Faculty and Professor of Computer 2013-2014 about demographic trends Innovation Grant program, Information Systems Janet • Assistant Professor of Eco­ among gun Director of the Bryant Center Prichard, Ph.D.—3D Printing nomics Aziz Berdiev, Ph.D. rights activists for Program Innovation • Lecturer in Modern • Associate Professor of Mar­ by media, includ­ Michael Roberto, D.B.A., Languages Alexandra Place— keting Stefanie Boyer, Ph.D. ing Agence Trustee Professor of Manage­ “Bring Your Own Device” • Associate Professor of France-Presse. ment, says these award- Pedagogies for Foreign Lan­ Sociol­ogy Sandra Enos, Ph.D. There are winners “are doing amazing guage Teaching and Learning some long-term work, bringing innovative • Professor of English and • Associate Professor of Market­ demographic programs into the classroom.” Cultural Studies Martha Gregg Carter, Ph.D. ing Srdan Zdravkovic, Ph.D. Kuhlman, Ph.D. trends that point The Fourth Annual Faculty —Experiential Learning • Lecturer in English and to a shift in attitudes and the Innovation Grants for new Project in the International initiatives that represent Cultural Studies Paul Swift waning power of the gun rights Business Program lobby, Carter says. Gun rights “a true bold innovation in 2012-2013 how we educate our students,” Previous recipients include: activists tend to be white • Professor of Computer have been awarded for the 2014-2015 Republicans while women, Information Systems immigrants, and people of color 2015-2016 academic year to: • Associate Professor Richard Glass, Ph.D. tend to be more likely to support • Associate Professor of of Applied Psychology • Professor of Finance Marketing Stefanie Boyer, Allison Butler, Ph.D. both Democrats and gun A. Can Inci, Ph.D. controls, and their numbers are Ph.D.—Using Cartoon • Lecturer in Finance • Professor of Anthropology, growing, he noted Technology to Teach Sales Mara Derderian, M.B.A. African Studies, and Music Carter, the editor of Guns in • Professor of Accounting • Professor of English Alex Perullo, Ph.D. American Society: An Encyclopedia Lookman Buky Folami, and Cultural Studies of History, Politics, Culture and the Ph.D.—Development of • Associate Professor Terri Hasseler, Ph.D. Law, said that while gun sales New Graduate Course on of Marketing • Lecturers in Modern have been very strong for the past Business Valuation Srdan Zdravkovic, Ph.D. Languages Heather Moon two decades, the overall rate of • Assistant Professor of and Alexandra Place gun ownership is actually down. Computer Information • Professor of Finance The Agence France-Presse article Systems Kevin Mentzer ’91 Jack Trifts, Ph.D. was picked up by several publica­ tions including Yahoo!, as well

32 BRYANT FALL 2015 as many French and Spanish filled on the team. Select people ANNAVARJULA NAMED understand the interconnectedness publications. with complementary skills and COLLEGE OF BUSINESS DEAN of cultures and economies has An internationally recognized capabilities. Establish shared After an extensive nationwide helped elevate Bryant to a top- expert who is frequently sought out norms and ground rules. And search, Bryant has appointed ranked institution where students by media throughout the United build a climate in the team where Madan Annavarjula, Ph.D., as from around the world come to States and abroad, Carter was also people can speak candidly.” Dean of the College of Business. learn and prepare themselves for featured on the CBC News web­ In the article, Roberto says The move success in the global arena,” site saying that “the chances of there are techniques teams can underscores noted Provost Glenn Sulmasy. a breakthrough (to tighter gun use to gather new thoughts. Annavarjula’s According to Annavarjula, Bryant control laws) are not good.” “Rather than simply cold-calling role in growing is positioned at the forefront of global silent folks in meetings, leaders the university’s education. “Bryant has a global ROBERTO EXPERTISE can talk to quieter individuals nationally community wherein the faculty and ON WORKING IN TEAMS before meetings to ask them to recognized students succeed together,” he says. FEATURED IN FAST COMPANY come prepared to share their undergraduate and graduate Annavarjula has served as Asso­ Trustee Professor of Manage­ ideas,” he says. “That technique international business offerings ciate Dean of Bryant’s College of ment Michael Roberto, D.B.A. can help broaden participation since he came to Bryant in 2006. Business since 2013. He was previ­ shared his expertise in team- in team meetings.” “Today’s students graduate ously associate professor and building with Fast Company At Bryant, Roberto, director of into a world of unprecedented International Business program magazine in a Septem­ber story the University’s Center for change and complexity, and coordinator. He received Bryant’s titled “How to Create an Envi­ Program Innovation and leader Dr. Annavarjula has been a leader Excellence in Teaching Award ronment of Collaboration.” of the IDEA (Innovation Design in creating innovative Bryant and was inducted as a member of All-star teams don’t always win Experience for All) development programs that prepare students Omicron Delta Kappa, The National athletic competitions, Roberto team, plunges teams of first-year with the global perspective that Leadership Honor Society, in 2010. says. When there are too many Bryant students into a 72-hour is a prerequisite for success,” said Annavarjula received his doctorate [star] players on a team, egos immersion program where they President Ronald K. Machtley. in international business from can get in the way as each per­ work together, utilizing design “Madan’s appointment as Dean Temple University’s Fox School of son tries to stand out. The same thinking to generate creative of the College of Business posi­ Business, his MBA in marketing can happen in business. solutions to real-world chal­ tions the University with deep management from India’s Karnatak “Instead,” he advises, “think lenges faced by local businesses expertise in international business. University, and his bachelor ‘s degree carefully about the roles you need and nonprofit organizations. His passion for helping students from India’s Gulbarga University.

Lori Coakley, Ph.D., M.B.A. “ Working with Dr. Coakley as a graduate student professor of management and graduate assistant set me on a path to

Educating Bryant students for more achieve more than I ever imagined. This than 20 years in a Management valued teacher and mentor’s expertise in program College Factual ranks #3 leadership and strategic management helped Founding Faculty Fellow, Hassenfeld Institute for Public Leadership guide me through my Bryant years and beyond.” Created Bryant’s Women and daniel shorr ’04 mba Leadership professional development course managing director sms financial, llc Leadership and strategic management consultant

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World-class technology and facilities, stunning support an increased gas tax for Hebert examines trends among architecture, and purposefully designed events bridge and road repair. shoppers to design specific cou­ A majority of those asked (52.6 pons for its loyalty card holders. and activities create a campus environment percent) did support a toll on Hebert, an Honors Program like no other. large trucks—21.1 percent said graduate who majored in mar­ they strongly support the idea keting with a concentration in and 31.5 percent said they are applied statistics, was thankful GENOCIDE CONFERENCE torical and Legal Perspec­tive; somewhat supportive. Some to AAAC co-directors Richard DREW SCHOLARS FROM Resistance, Rescue, and Resilience 43 percent said they oppose it. Glass, Ph.D., professor of AROUND THE WORLD in Response to Geno­cide; and While 63.3 percent say its computer information systems The Hon. Christopher Dodd, Can Genocides Be Prevented? important for the Pawtucket Red and Alan Olinsky, Ph.D., profes­ who served as a U.S. senator The international scholars Sox to remain in Rhode Island, sor of mathematics and com­ from Connecticut for 30 years, and historians included Bryant there was little support for any puter information systems for discussed Letters from Nuremberg: University Professor of Legal kind of public expenditure to mentoring him during his time My Father’s Narrative of a Quest Studies Michael Bryant, Ph.D., make that happen. at Bryant. for Justice in the keynote address J.D., one of the foremost author­ Job opportunities ranked as opening a two-day symposium ities on the Holocaust and the the most important problem fac­ on “Genocide in World History,” law. His latest book, Eyewitness to ing the state, followed by taxes hosted at Bryant by the Depart­ Genocide: The Operation Reinhard and government corruption. ment of History and Social Death Camp Trials, was honored Education, and its role in Sciences. The book details the with the U.S. National Section providing children with skills work of Thomas J. Dodd, lead of L’Association Internationale they need, continues to concern American counsel in the post- de Droit Pénal 2014 Book of the those polled. Nearly 60 percent Year Award. His third book is, said the public schools are A World History of War Crimes average or below in providing to be published this fall by children with tools for 21st cen­ Bloomsbury Press (London). tury jobs. More than 50 percent said there is too much focus HASSENFELD INSTITUTE on standardized testing and POLL: RHODE ISLANDERS 45.7 percent said too little is WANT JOBS AND spent on K-12 education. BRIDGES FIXED Among the distinguished SAS Day SAS DAY EXPERTS FOCUS Widely covered by local media, speakers at Bryant was Daniel Hebert ’13. ON DATA MINING the latest poll by the Hassenfeld The Bryant University Advanced “They were amazing men­ Institute for Public Leadership Applied Analytics Center (AAAC) tors,” he says. “They have been at Bryant University identifies hosted its second annual Analy­ incredibly supportive to me, some of the most pressing issues tics using SAS Day on Nov. 4. even after leaving Bryant. I still facing Rhode Island today— Speakers from the SAS Institute, email Dr. Olinsky all the time including how to fix the state’s Provost Glenn Sulmasy and former the private sector, and academia to let him know how I’m doing ailing bridges. The poll is the U.S. Sen. Christopher Dodd at the discussed topics including “Big and bounce different ideas second of three that the Institute Genocide in World History symposium. Data” in the health sciences and off him. and Fleming Associates will data mining. “Bryant provided an amazing World War II Nuremberg trial of conduct over the course of the Daniel Hebert ’13, an associate foundation for me in getting crimes against humanity. year to track public opinion on analyst at 84.51°, returned to my feet wet in the analytics Panel discussions featured key issues facing state leaders. campus as one of the presenters space,” he says. “Having the presentations by scholars from While 75.9 percent of people and spoke about the analytics SAS courses and hands-on England, India, Iran, Israel, Italy, surveyed said the state spends tools he uses to uncover cus­ experiences helped me jump Nigeria, South Africa, the too little on maintenance of tomer insights for supermarket right into the professional role Netherlands, and the United roads and bridges, almost 70 giant Kroger, the second-largest I now hold. Bryant helped me States. Specialized topics explored percent said they would not retailer in the United States. build a willingness to learn.” included: The Holocaust in H­is­

34 BRYANT FALL 2015 With the topping off of the building in October, the work of the Academic Innovation Center Faculty Building Committee is far from completed, says Trustee Professor of Management and Director of the University’s Center for Program Innovation Michael Roberto, D.B.A., committee chair. The group’s work now “focuses on how we will change the way we teach to take full advantage of new kinds of spaces” and on providing training to faculty in prepa­ ra­tion for the building’s opening next year.

Hebert joined a number of DONOR SUPPORT CRUCIAL TO their expertise and real-world and business executives together other accomplished speakers at THE SUCCESS OF SIGNATURE experience are invaluable on the to share strategies for facing SAS Day including: BRYANT PROGRAMS program committee.” today’s shifting global business • Carlos Lara, Principal Solutions Each year, Bryant University The Women’s Summit educates environment, their plans for Architect, SAS Institute features signature events such and empowers women to advance future growth, and the best prac­ as the Women’s Summit® and professionally, develop person­ tices to help them succeed. In • Deirdre M. Heisler, Director, World Trade Day that draw ally, and work toward financial May, Bryant’s 30th annual World Analytic Consulting, Epsilon hundreds of people to the Bryant security. More than 1,000 people Trade Day focused on “Changing Corporation campus for programs that are attended last year’s day-long con­ Global Dynamics: Creating • André de Waal, Analytical educationally, professionally, ference, which sold out within Opportunities for New England” Consultant, SAS and personally enriching. hours of registration opening. and featured more than 40 With more than three decades Co-chairs, committee mem­ Amica Insurance, this year’s speakers and panelists who pro­ of experience working in educa­ bers, and students, faculty, and Platinum Sponsor, supports the vided in-depth information on tion, SAS has a rich heritage in staff help bring these meaning­ Women’s Summit because all aspects of international trade. higher education that presages a ful conferences, featuring stellar women make up two-thirds of Ray Fogarty ’79, director of the thriving future. SAS software is keynote speakers and engaging its workforce, says Lisa Melton, Chafee Center for International used by more than 3,000 institu­ workshop sessions, to fruition. CPCU, assistant vice president Business, which hosts World tions worldwide for teaching, But it’s the generosity of spon­ of corporate communications at Trade Day, says: “With the research, and administration. It sors that keep these conferences Amica. “The daylong event support of our sponsors, we are is the leader in business analyt­ affordable and such a great value. focuses on empowering women able to expand and broaden our ics software and services, and Women’s Summit® in their professional and personal services to promote economic the largest independent vendor lives. Plus, the energy is just growth through international “It would be impossible to in the business intelligence mar­ phenomenal—we’re honored to trade. By embracing Bryant produce the Women’s Summit ket. Through innovative solu­ be a part of this celebration of University,” Fogarty notes, without our sponsors,” says tions, it helps customers at more women’s lives!” The Amica Com­ “these company sponsors also Kati Machtley, co-founder and than 75,000 sites improve per­ panies Foundation was named a reap the benefits of the Bryant director of the Women’s Summit. formance and deliver value by 2012 Champion for Philanthropy­ community, through educational “They are a tremendous resource making better decisions faster. for its enduring and generous programs, internships, network­ to us—not only providing fund­ support of Bryant University. ing opportunities, and connec­ ing for our speakers, luncheon, tions with our students, faculty, and more, but also for offering World Trade Day staff, and alumni.” many networking opportunities World Trade Day brings hun­ to our attendees. In addition, dreds of industry professionals continued on page 36

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SPOTLIGHT ON: CAMPUS ings from professionals, but it is “No one is coming in while it’s • former Rhode Island Auditor (CONTINUED) also a day to network with peers still the Wild West here,” he said. General Ernest Almonte ’78, succeeding in markets that are Hassenfeld, whose passion ’85 MST, ’09H; Honored as a 2015 Champion potentially interesting for oth­ to improve the state’s political • former Rhode Island Attorney for Philanthropy for its generous ers. World Trade Day at Bryant climate and governance led him General Arlene Violet; and multifaceted partnership is a unique and wonderful event to establish the Hassenfeld • former executive director of with the University, Taco, Inc., and a true testimony to the hard Institute for Public Leadership at Common Cause RI Phil West, has been the Platinum Sponsor work of Ray Fogarty.” Bryant University, was one of the whom the Providence Journal for World Trade Day for many all-star cast of heroes of the Rhode once dubbed “the godfather years. John Hazen White, Jr., CEO MACHTLEY CENTER Island reform movement featured of political reform in Rhode of the global leader in manufac­ EVENT FEATURES during Bryant’s fifth annual ethics Island,” and was at the center turing of hydronic systems and ‘HEROES OF REFORM’ IN event, “Getting the Govern­ment of citizen agitation for the equipment for residential, light RHODE ISLAND We Deserve.” The Hassenfeld reform of Rhode Island politics commercial, industrial, and Rhode Island will not attract Institute, he said, was founded and government. OEM markets, says: “I have new businesses until the state as a tool to “help the next gener­ • and former U.S. Congressman involved Taco in World Trade establishes an Ethics Commission, ation become better leaders, and Rhode Island Lieutenant Day at Bryant for all these years says Alan Hassenfeld ’85H, more ethical leaders.” Governor Robert Weygand. because I view the day as an chairman of the Executive Com­ Joining Hassenfeld, a former incredibly valuable opportunity mittee of Hasbro, Inc., the Rhode Bryant trustee and honorary Read more at: http://www. to not only learn about interna­ Island-based multibillion-dollar degree recipient, at the forum bryant.edu/news tional business issues and deal­ international toy company. were:

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U.S.-CHINA INSTITUTE to learn, research, and work in CELEBRATES 10 YEARS OF China. Escorted by faculty, PRESIDENT’S CULTURAL SERIES: BOYD AND METCALF BUILDING BRIDGES Bryant students visit China each The U.S.-China Institute at year, capping a semester’s study Bryant University is celebrating through the Sophomore Inter­ its 10th anniversary of providing national Experience. Earlier this students and faculty with broad year, seven Bryant professors global perspectives and experi­ and staff members traveled to ences and offering China-related China for a six-week executive services to businesses and training program at the communities. Guangdong Electric Power Since its founding, the Institute Design Institute. has been led by Hong Yang, Bryant and the China University Ph.D., Bryant’s vice president for of Geosciences (CUG), bring Inter­national Affairs, and has Chinese and American students facilitated academic, business, together for a coast-to-coast and culture exchanges with insti­ study trip in the western United tutions and officials in China. States. They learn cross-cultural “China has been a corner­ communication, American his­ stone of our international strat­ tory and social sciences, busi­ egy,” says President Ronald K. ness and natural sciences while Australian classical guitarist Rupert Boyd and cellist Laura Metcalf Machtley, who proudly wel­ establishing friendships. performed in concert on Nov. 4 as part of the President’s Cultural Series. comed the historic first class of The Institute also promotes the President Ronald K. Machtley and Kati Machtley hosted a reception for Chinese students in September value of learning the Chinese Bryant Leadership Council donors prior to the performance. to Bryant Zhuhai, the only language with programs includ­

with local schools in Rhode MACHTLEY WINS Island and surrounding areas NASPA REGIONAL through the Confucius Class­ PRESIDENT’S AWARD rooms initiative. Students and President Ronald K. Machtley teachers learn about Chinese was awarded the Region I language and culture through President’s Award by NASPA, various programs. Bryant Uni­ Student Affairs Administrators versity is also the first institution in Higher Education, in in New England authorized by November. China’s Ministry of Education The NASPA award is pre­ to offer standardized Chinese sented to a college or university language tests. president or chancellor who Throughout the year, the U.S.- has, over a sustained period, China Institute hosts numerous advanced the quality of student programs on the Bryant campus life on campus by supporting the including the Mid-Autumn institution’s student affairs staff The traditional Chinese Tea Ceremony is one of many cultural events the U.S.- Festival and a Chinese New Year and initiatives. Region I encom­ China Institute offers to enhance the global perspective of students. The Institute celebration as well as a summer passes New England, eastern celebrates its 10th anniversary this year. exchange program with the Canada, and Western Europe. U.S.-China joint four-year ing STARTALK, designed to China University of Geosciences. undergraduate business degree expand and improve the teach­ The Institute also sponsors a program in China. ing and learning of strategically special Chinese-themed The U.S.-China Institute has important languages not widely WaterFire in Providence that provided scores of faculty and taught in the United States. attracts more than 40,000 visitors. students frequent opportunities The Institute has also partnered

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SPOTLIGHT ON ATHLETICS

Today’s teams, student-athletes, and coaches continue a tradition of athletic excellence as the Bulldogs compete at the highest level of NCAA Division I competition.

BRYANT’S STATE-OF-THE-ART “It’s a great feeling to see STRENGTH & CONDITIONING smiles on the faces of your CENTER READIES student-athletes as they walk STUDENT-ATHLETES FOR into inspiring new facilities,” FALL COMPETITION says Athletic Director Bill Smith. In August, Bryant officially “This beautiful new facility opened the new Bulldog demonstrates our commitment Strength & Conditioning Center, to giving our student-athletes a 10,000-square-foot, state-of- everything they need to be the-art facility that enables successful.” teams to work out together. The center, one element of “This weight room is second the Bryant Builds campaign that to none and gives our athletes includes new academic and The Bulldog’s win over Duquesne in front of a Bulldog Stadium record-crowd the best chance to reach their athletic facilities on campus, of 8,364 got Homecoming @ Reunion off to a great start. ultimate potential in their sport,” was made possible through the says Craig Buckley, head strength generous support of an anony­ and conditioning coach. mous donor and is the first ath­ Also under construction is a In all, Bryant has posted two new Indoor Practice Facility. 40-win seasons and five30 -win “Since moving to Division I, seasons in the past six years. Bryant has proven that we can Of the 100 teams unveiled, the compete,” says President Ronald Black & Gold are ranked ahead K. Machtley. “We have earned of some of the top teams in col­ national recognition for the lege baseball. They are slated in strong academic and athletic front of Michigan State, Iowa, performances of our student- Ohio State, Virginia Tech, Long athletes.” Beach State, Kennesaw State, and Wichita State. BASEBALL TEAM RANKED Bryant has won 179 games ONE OF THE TOP 100 over the past five years, second COLLEGE TEAMS OF THE ERA only to Stony Brook, which is IN THE COUNTRY ranked No. 65, in the Northeast. The Bryant University baseball In 2013, the Bulldogs won a team has been ranked one of the program and NEC record 45 top 100 college baseball teams of games on the way to their first- this era in the country, coming ever NEC tournament title and The state-of-the-art Bulldog Strength & Conditioning Center opened in August 72 and helped student-athletes prepare for a busy fall season. in at No. in a ranking released their first NCAA Tourna­ment. by D1Baseball.com. Bryant capped the magical year The building includes weight­ letic component to be completed. One of the top teams in the with a victory over Arkansas lifting stations, workout areas, a A new Sports Medicine and Northeast over the past six years, in the Manhattan (Kansas) nutrition station, and an indoor Training Center will provide the Bulldogs have won five of Regional, the first NCAA turf sprint area. It more than student-athletes with the care the last six Northeast Conference Tournament victory for the doubles the space and resources and support necessary for com­ Regular-Season titles and won University at the Division I level. available to Bryant’s 22 Division petition at the highest level. back-to-back tournament I teams of 550 student-athletes. championships in 2013 and 2014.

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TWO GRIDIRON GREATS VOLLEYBALL NETS (Millersville, Md.) and Coach of in the red zone—the football NAMED TO NEC’S 20TH 3 MAJOR NEC AWARDS the Year in Theresa Garlacy. team defeated in-state rival ANNIVERSARY TEAM Coming off a record-setting Brown University, 20-16, for the Former football standouts Jordan 19-win season that saw the FOOTBALL DEFEATS BROWN first time in program history. Harris ’14 and Jeff Covitz ’15 program earn its first Division I FOR FIRST TIME Ward’s effort earned him the were named to the Northeast postseason berth, the volleyball IN PROGRAM HISTORY Gold Helmet award from the Conference’s 20th Anniversary team nabbed three major Led by receiver Chad Ward ’16 New England Football Writers’ Team. Both Bulldogs are among Northeast Conference accolades, (Delray Beach, Fla.), who hauled Gridiron Club of Greater Boston, the greatest to play their including Setter of the Year in in eight catches for a career-high an award recognizing the region’s respective positions in NEC sophomore Vika Nesterov (Kfar 180 yards and two touchdowns, best performance of the week. and Bryant history. Saba, Israel), Rookie of the Year and a defense that forced five The following week, the Harris finished his career with in rightside Sophie Hoekstra turnovers—four of which occurred Bulldogs jumped out to a 10-0 193 catches for an NEC-record lead at #1 nationally ranked 3,735 yards. He enjoyed one of Coastal Carolina before dropping the greatest single seasons in a hard-fought 31-17 decision. NEC history when he caught 61 passes for 1,243 yards and 15 BASKETBALL TEAMS TO touchdowns en route to being MAKE FIVE NATIONAL named NEC Offensive Player TELEVISION APPEARANCES of the Year in 2012. He was a The men’s basketball team four-time All-NEC selection. will be featured three times on Covitz wrapped up his illustri­ national TV, while the women ous career last fall, leading the will make two appearances. Bulldogs to their best season in Both squads will be a part of the Division I history. He set a single NEC’s first-ever ESPN3 quadru­ season record with 23 tackles ple-header on January 23. for loss and became the NEC’s In addition, the men will make an appearance on CBS Sports all-time sack leader with 29.5. Network on Jan. 7 at Wagner. The He was a three-time First Team team’s home game on Feb. 11 All-NEC selection and was against Fairleigh Dickinson will named the NEC Defensive be broadcast on MSG and Fox Player of the Year in 2014. College Sports.

FRATTAROLI FAMILY GIFT BOLSTERS FOOTBALL PROGRAM Timed with their son’s gradu­ Football ranks highly among personal connections will have The Frattaroli family owns ation, Nancy and Donato Gianni’s most formative experi­ a lasting impact. Gianni’s and runs several restaurants, Frattaroli P ’15 have made a ences at Bryant. “His coaches teammates formed his core group including Lucia, a fixture in gift to the Black & Gold Fund had a big influence on him. I of friends, with many of whom Boston’s North End for the for Bryant Athletics, designated saw with Coach Fine that so he remains close. past 40 years. In addition to his to the football program. Gianni many players improve,” says This well-rounded experience duties as a business owner and Frattaroli ’15 made appearances Donato. The competitive nature of competitive athletics, personal chair of the Massachusetts for the Bulldogs on defense of Divi­sion I talent also pro­ growth, and lasting friendship Restau­rant Association, this and special teams on the way vided a clear benefit. “The best inspired the Frattarolis to give. proud Bryant parent anticipates to earning a Bachelor­ of Science players,” Donato says, “Gianni “This is based on Gianni’s expe­ a lasting relationship with the degree in Business­ Administra­ was trying to catch up with rience the whole time he was at University. tion. Today he is finding success them, and that made him try Bryant,” says Donato, “with the “It’s a great school,” says managing Artú, a family-run even harder.” friends he made and how they Donato. “Bryant’s got a piece restaurant in Boston’s North Perhaps even more than offi­ all stuck together. This is for oth­ of my heart. In the future, if I End and Beacon Hill. cial team activities, the strong ers to have that same experience.” can help, I will do so.”

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A student-centered culture and purposeful academic ASPIRING ENTREPRENEUR TWO PEAS IN A TIM LEVENE ’17 RECEIVES (PRESIDENTIAL) POD MEET and co-curricular programs prepare graduates to CHANGEMAKER FELLOWSHIP ON C-SPAN make a difference throughout their lives. Tim Levene ’17 (Weston, CT) was Even before he graduated from named a Rhode Island Change­ high school, Kurt Deion ’16 maker Fellow for the 2015–2016 (Cranston, RI) had visited the academic year. The fellowship is resting places of all 38 deceased DIWAS PURI ’17: Puri’s parents had been impris­ awarded to an U.S. presidents. Since then, he’s TEST SCORE EARNS HIM oned for more than a decade for aspiring entre­ visited every vice presidential A FULBRIGHT AND unauthorized political activity. preneur from burial site as well. HIS PARENTS’ FREEDOM Puri was raised by relatives and each college Deion’s interest in presidents In 2013, Diwas Puri ’17 (Thimphu, traveled cross-country to see his and university started with a book he read at 7. Bhutan) took a test that would parents in prison whenever he in Rhode He visited his not only change his life, but had the chance. Island. first four presi­ alter the fortunes of his family. Soon after Puri received his “I am excited dential grave­ Tim Levene ’17 The test would qualify him for Fulbright scholarship and arrived to start work­ sites in 2003 citizenship in Bhutan, which at Bryant, the King granted his ing with the other fellows and at age 8. The he needed to be eligible for a parents release from prison. make a positive contribution to next year, Fulbright scholarship awarded “They were so proud of me,” student entrepreneurship in after learning only once every two years to a he says, noting that although he Rhode Island,” Levene says. that C-SPAN Bhutanese student. has not seen his parents in person The program aims to better founder Brian Kurt Deion ’16 Puri scored so high on the since they were released, he talks integrate students and recent Lamb, inspired by historian test that he came to the attention to them frequently over Skype. graduates into Rhode Island’s Richard Norton Smith, had visited of Jigme Khesar Namgyel Puri continues to make his startup ecosystem, open entre­ every single presidential grave, Wangchuck, the King of Bhutan. parents proud by involving him­ preneurship opportunities to Deion decided to do the same. Puri told the King of his desire self in the Bryant community. He new populations, and strengthen This year, Deion wrote and to attain citizenship so he could is a member of the Model United the flow of talent that drives shared that story with Lamb. In attend college in the United Nations Club and hosted a Global startup success. A joint initiative August, Lamb interviewed Deion States. While the king was Community Hour that intro­ between Social Enter­prise for an hour. Their conversation researching his duced fellow students, faculty, Greenhouse aired on C-SPAN’s Q & A. case, some­ and staff to his native country. and Founders League, it was That wasn’t the only highlight thing caught He recalls having culture shock made possible by a $200,000 of Deion’s summer. He spent 10 his attention. when he arrived on campus. grant from the Blackstone weeks interning in Washington, “It was my first time in the United Charitable Foundation. D.C., with the U.S. Capitol Histor­ Diwas Puri ’17 States and all I had was what “My personal goals for the ical Society. Deion is considering Major: Actuarial Science program are to support student graduate school after graduation, Minor: Computer I could fit in two suitcases.” He Information Systems credits Bryant’s Office for Inter­ entrepreneurs at Bryant and to and aspires to one day be a Hometown: Thimphu, national Students and emulate our successes at the director at a presidential library. Bhutan Scholars with helping other schools,” Levene says. He make his transition as meets weekly with fellows from EMMANUEL BALANDI ’16: smooth as possible. other universities, shares infor­ AT HOME AT BRYANT After graduation, Puri, mation, and connects peers to From Nepal to Burkina Faso, and an Actuarial Mathemat­ local resources for entrepreneurs Mauritania to Chad, Emmanuel ics major, aspires to in Rhode Island. Balandi ’16 has lived in many enter a Fulbright train­ Levene, who is double major­ unique places, and is proud to ing program that will ing in entrepreneurship and call Bryant home. utilize and enhance his applied analytics, is co-founder “Bryant has been welcoming to math skills. One day, he of The Levene Group, a holding me,” Balandi says. It was my first says, he would like to serve company for aspiring entrepre­ time coming to the United States. as a Bhutanese ambassador neurs and their startup ventures. His first week at Bryant, Balandi to another country. participated in 4Mile, a cultural

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and leadership program changing FTC’s rules, Hanna designed for first-year interna­ has shared the Bryant MBA tional and domestic multicul­ team’s “incredible paper and full tural students. dossier” with public officials. In 2013, he started a Model “Hanna … let us run with [the United Nations Club to broaden project],” recalls Colleen Kelly students’ global acumen through ’15 MBA, who enjoyed delving discussions about current events, into these political processes. international issues, politics, “The win in our mind is that we foreign policies, and legal issues. gave … Richline a great report He is proud of creating a mar­ Members of the Bryant Collegiate Entrepreneurs Organization traveled and dossier.” keting campaign for 4Mile that to Kansas City, MO, with the aim of retaining the title of National Best “These projects are a win- helped in recruiting more than Chapter. Bryant was one of four chapters to be nominated for the award out win-win—for the clients, the 140 students. He also serves as of the 400 that applied. (L-R) Josh Velez ’17, Jacqueline Canal ’16, Ashley students, and the University,” a member of the Bryant Senior Chabot ’16, James Imre ’18, Chelsey Mancini ’18, and James Grant ’16. Cohen explains. “Some compa­ Advisory Council. nies have an epiphany when “The best thing about Bryant MBA STUDENTS CONTRIBUTE well as consulting principles and they discover what our MBA is if there is something you want SOLUTIONS TO BUSINESS practices. students offer.” Several partici­ to see get done on campus, you PROBLEMS THROUGH “Our MBA students… ‘walk pating companies have hired have the resources available to HANDS-ON PRACTICUM the walk,’” says Associate Dean some newly minted MBAs. accomplish it,” he says. Even before graduating, Bryant’s of the College of Business Madan Balandi is an International full-time MBA students solve Annavarjula, Ph.D. “They don’t SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT Business major with concentra­ real-world complex dilemmas. learn how to swim by reading STUDENTS WIN REGIONAL tions in global supply chain man­ In their rigorous capstone course, books and studying cases; they COMPETITION agement, finance, and global student teams are management actually swim—with the sharks.” In September, for the second studies. He hopes to secure a job consultants for National DCP, To help students acquire work time in three years, Bryant Global on Wall Street after graduation LLC (NDCP), Dunkin’ Brands’ experience desired by employ­ Supply Chain Management and to pursue a master’s degree. exclusive purchasing, distribu­ ers, Annavarjula, Segovis students won first place in the “For now, I am focused on tion, and supply chain provider, and Gerald Cohen, the Chafee Bose Supply College Chain Case completing my Honors thesis, and Richline Group, Inc. Center’s Inter­national Trade Competition. Two teams of five a development (Richline), a Berkshire Hathaway Specialist and coordinator of seniors competed against nine plan to resolve division, among others. practicum programs, developed teams of students from five the water scar­ “Students acquire invaluable this practicum that began in the different universities. city issue skills by work­ing with a com­ summer of 2014. Today, there’s The Bryant students included: in the Lake Chad pany as a client,” says Associate a waiting list of companies • Cameron Barnett ’16 Basin region.” Professor of Manage­ment James wanting to participate in a pro­ • Jamison Lobisser ’16 C. Segovis, Ph.D. They prepare gram where students deliver • Emily McLaughlin ’16 by participating in a simulated real- time results to companies. learning experience to plan In 2015, Mark Hanna, Richline’s • Emily Socha ’16 and scope complex proj­ chief marketing officer, asked a • Michelle Williams ’16 ects, and learn negotia­ team to analyze Federal Trade “We are very proud of our tion, leadership styles, as Commission’s (FTC) country- Bryant GSCM team who spent of-origin labeling regulations for two grueling weeks preparing gold and precious metal jewelry, for the competition by analyzing which don’t recognize Richline’s and presenting sample cases Emmanuel Balandi ’16 domestic investment to trans­ to the Global Supply Chain Major: International Business with concentrations form the metals into jewelry. Manage­ment faculty,” says in Global Supply Chain The team also evaluated the Associate Professor of Market­ing Management, Finance, FTC’s more favorable rules for Teresa McCarthy, Ph.D., Global and Global Studies Hometown: Ouagadougou, other products and international Supply Chain Manage­ment Burkina Faso regulations. Committed to Program director.

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SPOTLIGHT ON ALUMNI

With more than 44,000 alumni worldwide, Bryant graduates come together as a community to lead and support the University as it welcomes the next generation of students.

WALL STREET COUNCIL helping the next generation of FEATURES FORMER FED alumni become successful. It’s CEO’S ECONOMIC INSIGHT an exciting time to be at Bryant “Right now, we are in a unique and an exciting time to enter position where North America is the world of finance.” the epicenter of global economy,” The audience of students, Reunion @ Homecoming 2015 faculty, parents, alumni, and Richard Fisher ’14H, the former A record crowd of more than 8,300 alumni, students, faculty, parents, president and CEO of the Federal guests networked with Fisher friends, and rivals crowded the campus on October 16. Reunion @ Reserve Bank of Dallas, told and members of the Council. Homecoming day featured tailgating, reconnecting, meeting new friends, the Bryant University Wall Street “We want to help our students and cheering the Bulldogs football team on to a 38-17 victory over the Council in November. and I challenge members of Duquesne Dukes. “We are very our Council to go out of their far ahead of way to speak to students and everyone else find out how they can mentor NEW VENTURE COMPETITION: rewarding to have that recog­ in the world, them and be part of their suc­ VICTORY IS SWEET nized.” The funds will be “incredi­ including the cess,” said Stephen Tully ’98, YummyBazaar.com, specializing bly helpful in the context of a Chinese, in one of the Council’s founding in food from around the world, lean startup.” our efficiency.” members. “We want a place delighted the judges at Bryant Meskhi, who holds an MBA Fisher shared for the students to connect University’s New Venture Com­ from Harvard, is the company’s Former President directly with alumni. “ his insights and CEO of the petition on Oct. 16. Company chief financial officer. His partner about the U.S. Federal Reserve co-founder David Meskhi ’01 and co-founder, Rebecca Chou, and global Bank of Dallas “Not only was I able won the competition and was is chief executive officer. Richard Fisher ’14H economy at to network with Bryant awarded the $20,000 top prize. The competition, now in its fifth the Council’s first annual recep­ alumni, but I had the “Starting the business, we took year, drew business plans from tion Nov. 18 in the New York 30 privilege of listening to a lot of risks, invested a lot of sav­ more than applicants, all of Times Building in New York City. ings, and put our hearts into the whom received valuable business The Wall Street Council is an one of the great economic enterprise,” Meskhi said. “It was advice from alumni mentors. alliance of alumni, parents, and minds of my time.” friends dedicated to enhancing Nicholas Zacchilli ’16 Bryant University’s profile in the world’s iconic financial center. The Council helps Bryant “Much of my success is attrib­ students launch careers in utable to connections made at finance and provides network­ these events,” said Nicholas ing opportunities for established Zacchilli ’16 (Londonderry, NH). professionals. Launched a “The Wall Street Council is one little more than a year ago, the of the primary reasons I was Council has 18 members in able to obtain an internship this the financial services arena, all past summer in New York City. Bryant alumni and parents. Tonight, not only was I able President Ronald K. Machtley to network with Bryant alumni, but I had the privilege of said: “It really was thrilling to The 5th annual New Venture Competition brought in amazing ideas and business look out and see everyone come listening to one of the great plans from all over. This year’s grand prize winner of $20,000, David Meskhi ’01 together for a common goal: economic minds of my time.” (center, front), won with YummyBazaar.com, a delivery service for food from Bryant, student success, and around the world. Runner-up Shain Waugh ’00 (far right) and his partner claimed $5,000 for educational website Nurse Intuition.

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Judges included Eric J. Bertrand ’94, managing director JOHN PANACCIONE ’86, ’94 MBA: A QUIETLY EFFECTIVE LEADER of Lincoln Road Advisors, LLC; IN THE GULF WAR AND IN THE CORPORATE WORLD David Cooley ’82, owner of He left the Army on a Friday Analog Pres­ervation LLC; Brian The cultures of military and vices organization of a Paul civilian life are worlds apart, Allen-founded software busi­ and was in a Bryant MBA class Cowley ’82, managing director says John Panaccione ’86, ’94 ness called Asymetrix, and led the following Monday. Applaud­ of Cowley Ventures; the 2013 MBA. “In the a technology team at MetLife. ing Bryant’s approach of New Venture Competition win­ civilian world, As a commuter student using real-world experience, ner, Daryl Crockett ’82, CEO, there are 99 enrolled in ROTC, who also Panaccione credits the blend inventor, and founder of Gray reasons why worked his way through Bryant, of skills learned at Bryant and Systems, Inc., dba Validus & something is Panaccione recalls his under­ in the Army as instrumental Validatum; and Jay Weinberg ’85, not going to graduate years “a great segue to his career success. president of The Jay Group. work; in the into the military experience.” Passionate about encouraging After hearing pitches from 10 military world, Panaccione later fought in the fellow veterans, Panaccione, finalists, including four students, there are 99 reasons why Gulf War where, as a 27-year- a Wilmington, NC, resident, the judges also recognized: something will succeed,” says old Army officer and paratrooper, co-founded a nonprofit organi­ • Alumni runner-up Shain Panaccione, president and he led a combat unit of 90 zation, VETToCEO (vettoceo. Waugh ’00, $5,000 for Nurse CEO of LogicBay, a privately paratroopers in the elite 82nd org) in 2013. The organization Intuition, a comprehensive held provider of cloud-based Airborne Division. “My biggest helps veterans apply the deci­ educational website and social software. LogicBay’s custom­ challenges and proudest sion-making and leadership platform that bridges the gap ers include Caterpillar, Daimler moments occurred during my skills they learned in the between the student and novice Trucks, and Texas Instruments. six years of active duty,” he says. military to explore buying or nurse to a professional. Before LogicBay, which he The military provided an unpar­ establishing a business. More • Student winner Lindsey co-founded in 2003, he served alleled environment where than 500 veterans have partici­ Lerner ’15, $8,000 for Level, a as an executive vice president he developed expertise in deci­ pated in the free online pro­ marketplace fostering relation­ of sales and marketing at sion-making, critical thinking, gram, he notes. ships between local food and Cognitive Arts, ran the ser­ and leading teams. Read more at: www.bryant.edu beverage establishments and music artists in Rhode Island. • Student runner-up Nick O’Hara ’17, $2,000 for Charging USA Today ranked Bryant No. 5 program or project were recently and an annual budget of $10 bil­ Chair, a beach chair that in Entrepreneurial Studies. recognized by the American Insti­ lion. His responsibilities as com­ charges phones and portable Prizes were donated by Bryant tute of Aeronautics and Astro­ mander included managing the electronic devices through two alumni and friends. nautics (AIAA), who awarded research, design, development, USB ports. him the von Braun Award for acquisition, and sustainment of The competition, designed to LT. GEN. JOHN “TOM” Excellence in Space Program satellite, launch, and command spotlight alumni enterprise and SHERIDAN ’75 MBA HONORED Management for 2015. AIAA is and control systems. support promising new ven­ FOR EXCELLENCE IN SPACE the world’s largest technical After retiring from the military tures, is sponsored by the Office PROGRAM MANAGEMENT society dedicated to the global in 2011, Sheridan brought his of Alumni Engagement in coor­ John “Tom” Sheridan ’75 MBA aerospace profession. knowledge and expertise into has spent a lifetime looking to A retired Lieutenant General the private sector, assuming the The competition, now in the stars, first as a distinguished with the U.S. Air Force, Sheridan role of senior vice president and its fifth year, drew business member of the U.S. Air Force’s enjoyed a long and distinguished general manager with Vencore, plans from more than space programs and now as a military career, culminating in where he oversees a division of 30 applicants. senior executive with Vencore, a his role as the Commander of the companies’ Space Group. company that provides informa­ Space and Missile Systems Center Sheridan also holds a B.S. in dination with Bryant’s Entrepre­ tion solutions, engineering and and the Air Force PEO for Space mechanical engineering from neurship program. Forbes ranked analytics for the U.S. government. at the Los Angeles Air Force Base the University of Connecticut Bryant No. 34 on its list of Sheridan’s myriad contribu­ in California. In this position, and an M.S. in resource strategy America’s top 50 entrepreneur­ tions to the management of a Sheridan was responsible for more from the National Defense ial colleges and College Factual/ significant space or space-related than 5,000 employees nationwide University.

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Class Notes is a great place to share news about 1977 1981 PHYLLIS (ROSE) FISH A.S., of GLEN MARTIN ’87 MBA, of professional and educational accomplishments. Peace Dale, RI, and her husband, Cumberland, RI, has been appoint­ Larry, were featured in the June ed as a financial advisor and finan­ Keep Bryant informed by submitting information 2015 issue of National Clothesline, cial-services representative at online through the Class Notes page at a trade publication for drycleaners, Baystate Financial. He joined the wetcleaners, and all garment-care firm from Bank of America and www.bryant.edu/alumni. You can also email us at professionals. They own Pier brings more than 30 years of expe­ [email protected] 877 353-5667 Cleaners, which has three locations rience to the position. or call ( ) . in Rhode Island and Connecticut. GEORGE THOMSON, CPA, of LOIS WIMS, of Warwick, RI, was South Windsor, CT, was named 1947 Strianese’s positive impact on his named the new provost and vice chair of MetroHartford Alliance’s JOSEPH MANDATO, of Johnston, students has been nothing short of president for academic affairs at Strategic Partners. He is principal RI, donated the uniform he wore profound, meaningful and in some Worcester State University. She and director of accounting and during his three-year tour with the cases, life-changing,” the school most recently served as dean of the auditing services at Filomeno and Army during World War II, and said in announcing the award. College of Arts, Humanities, and Company, P.C., a certified public it is now on display at the Battleship Strianese has taught at SCCC Social Sciences at the Community accounting and business advisory Cove Naval Heritage Museum in since 1974 and served as the depart­ College of Rhode Island. Earlier in firm. MetroHartford Alliance’s Fall River, MA. While serving over­ ment chair from 1991 through 2008. her career, she was the first female Strategic Partners include more seas, he responded to a letter sent police officer in Central Falls, RI. than 130 investors that represent a by the Bryant College Service Club. 1968 She later served on the governor’s broad segment of the Hartford His correspondence was included MILES “LARRY” MERWIN, of Brier, select commission to improve com­ region’s most important employers. in the “Bryant College Goes to War” WA, threw munity relations and racial sensi­ research project in which Professor out the cere­ tivity within Rhode Island’s police 1982 Judy Barrett Litoff, Ph.D., and her monial first departments. She has a Ph.D. from SUSAN (GOODREAU) DOTY students examined more than pitch at a the University of Rhode Island and MBA, of Tyler, TX, a senior lecturer 1,300 letters received by the Bryant game hosted has served in academic leadership in economics at the University of College Service Club from 1942 by the Everett positions at Bristol Community Texas at Tyler, has received the UT to 1945. Aquasox, College, Salve Regina University, System Board of Regents’ the single A minor league affiliate the University of Rhode Island, Outstanding Teaching Award. The 1967 of the Seattle Mariners. The catcher Mercy College, and the University honor recognizes overall commit­ ANTHONY “TOBY” STRIANESE, for the pitch was Kyle Wilcox, who of South Alabama. ment and excellence in undergrad­ of Clifton Park, NY, a professor in was drafted in the sixth round of uate teaching among UT System Schenectady County Community the Major League Baseball draft in faculty members. She has worked College’s School of Hotel, Culinary June. As a Bryant junior, Wilcox at UT Tyler since 2009 and also is Arts, and Tourism, was awarded went 7-3 with a 3.24 ERA in a team- the founding director of the UT the 2015 SUNY Chancellor’s Award high 80.2 innings. In his first season Tyler Center for Economic Education for Excellence. “Professor Toby as a professional, he appeared in and Financial Literacy. 19 games and posted a 3.47 ERA.

DARYL CROCKETT SHARES DATA EXPERTISE AT SAP CONFERENCE A recognized How to Mitigate Data Risk government clients with data mentation experience includ­ leader in data During Your Next Project.” related project management and ing life sciences, software, validation, Crockett shared information services. In addition to serving government, media, financial data conver­ on incorporating data quality as as the CEO and president of services, high-tech, import/ sion, data an essential, integrated dimen­ ValidDatum for 18 years, she is export, manufacturing, modeling, sion in project plans; how to also CEO and co-inventor of footwear and apparel, real data integra­ integrate formal data validation AMIGO™ Software—patent- estate and small business tion, and analytics, Daryl into a project plan; insight into pending implementation and development. (David) Crockett ’82, was data conversion; and best meth­ information governance soft­ The winner of Bryant’s 2013 selected to speak at Managing ods for engaging a business in ware, designed specifically for New Venture Competition, Your SAP Projects 2015, testing its own data. highly regulated industries. Crockett was among the which took place in November Crockett, of Southborough, Crockett is an innovative entrepreneurial alumni who in Las Vegas. She presented MA, is CEO and president of international consultant and served as judges for the 2015 on “Avoiding Data Danger: ValidDatum, a company focused C-level executive with a wide competition this fall. on helping commercial and variety of industry and imple­

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BOB FUSCO, JR., of Glastonbury, CT, has taken over operation of MANAGEMENT CONSULTANT EXECUTIVE JIM WULFF ’88, Robert’s Food Center, an indepen­ dent supermarket in North Madison, LEARNED LEADERSHIP LESSONS AT BRYANT CT, which he opened 31 years ago with his parents. He has a master’s “If you’re going to take a lead­ Of his promotion this summer, problems to solve.” That real­ degree in food marketing from ership position, you’ve got to Wulff says: “I’ll stay close to cli­ ization spurred him to seek the St. Joseph’s University. get yourself organized,” says ents, but I’ll also exercise some right entrepreneurial opportu­ Jim Wulff ’88. Wulff, now senior new muscles by helping grow nity. 1984 RODNEY HUEBBERS MBA, of director for the the business, developing other Shortly after 9/11, Wulff Boerne, TX, was named chief oper­ San Francisco associates, and influencing how found Point B, one of the only ating officer of Cancer Treatment Bay area office we approach our market.” Seattle businesses hiring at the Centers of America Medicine & of Point B, Inc., Wulff appreciates serving clients time. He was hired as a senior Science. His focus is on the devel­ opment and implementation of a consulting across all industry sectors, associate for Point B, which was clinical programs throughout the and venture but he notes, “In the Bay area, growing rapidly by 2011. CTCA enterprise. He has more investment there’s an obvious affinity for the Reflecting on his professional than 30 years of senior-level expe­ firm, learned that lesson at high-tech sector. It’s hard not to trajectory, he said, “I was my rience and most recently served as Bryant. Back then, Wulff, the enjoy the rush that comes with it.” own worst enemy … in not president and chief executive offi­ cer of University Health System in match secretary for the men’s Point B, which is 100 percent believing in myself earlier on Shreveport, LA. volleyball club team, was “a employee-owned, was named …I wish I’d been more bold and disorganized mess,” who mis­ one of the best workplaces in the less patient in my career.” 1986 takenly scheduled a practice United States by Fortune maga­ He has no regrets about CAROL (RIZZIO) CONKLIN, of Old Saybrook, CT, was elected to the when the team was booked zine, and is regularly honored as Bryant, however. Not only did Old Saybrook Board of Selectmen to compete in a match. An an exceptional place to work. he acquire strong foundational in November. She has worked as an embarrassed Wulff was In discovering what he did— business and computer science accounting unit supervisor at The benched for that contest and and didn’t—enjoy in every skills that continue to benefit Hartford Insurance Group and Black no one enjoyed playing an position, Wulff gained wisdom. him, Wulff met his wife, Jenna & Decker. actual match in the old “MAC,” An insurance company in Seattle Parmelee ’88, at freshmen CAROLYN JEAN “C.J.” but lifelong friendships with was a bad fit: “I wasn’t looking orientation. (MCGOWAN) TUDINO, of several teammates ensued. for stability; I was looking for big Narragansett, RI, a front-office employee at Narragansett Elemen­ tary School, was named one of the recipients of the 2015 Knights of the Rockingham Arch award, an honor given to “public-spirited citizens.” MITCHELL JOHNSON, of Raleigh, MICHAEL LINDBERG, of Attleboro, than two decades of experience in She previously served as president NC, has joined LEO Pharma as vice MA, has been named senior vice financial services, primarily build­ of the PTO and has volunteered president of sales for its U.S. region. president and senior lending officer ing subadvisory relationships in the with the Boy Scouts of America. He has more than 25 years of expe­ at Bank of Canton, where he over­ mutual fund and variable annuity rience in the pharmaceutical industry sees the bank’s commercial real channels. Most recently, he was 1987 with an emphasis in sales manage­ estate and commercial and indus­ managing director and head of the JEFFREY BROWN, CFP, of ment. Most recently, he was vice trial lending programs. He has 30 U.S. subadvisory business for State Barrington, RI, was recently profiled president of sales for respiratory at years of commercial lending and Street Global Advisors. in The Triad Times, a quarterly GlaxoSmithKline. portfolio management experience. newsletter published by Triad He is a member of NAIOP, the 1991 Advisors for its nearly 600 repre­ 1989 Commercial Real Estate Develop­ HAL HORVAT MBA, of Cranston, sentatives and independent invest­ BETH (LEMAY) BOMBARA, of ment Association, and he recently RI, is the new chief lending officer at ment adviser affiliates. He has Simsbury, CT, executive vice presi­ served a two-year term on the Centreville Bank. He is responsible ­ operated the Brown Advisory dent and CFO of The Hartford Greater Boston Chamber of Com- for directing all aspects of lending, Group for 16 years and focuses on Financial Services Group Inc., was merce’s development committee. including commercial, residential, retirement planning and asset named No. 20 on Business Insider’s consumer, cash management, and management for business owners list of the top 50 female CFOs in 1990 business services. He previously and high-income professionals. He America. Before joining The Hartford STEVE COYLE, of Newburyport, served as the chief operating officer previously served as a financial in 2004, she was a senior manager in MA, was named senior vice presi­ at Mansfield Bank in Mansfield, MA. planning instructor for Bryant’s Deloitte and Touche’s audit practice dent and director of subadvisory Executive Development Center. and a partner at Arthur Andersen. and institutional retirement at OM Asset Management. He has more

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1992 1996 JENNIFER PARKHURST ’07 MBA, LAURA (MELENKIVITZ) CIRILLO, ANNETTE (NERENBERG) ROBERT BAXTER MBA, of of Smithfield, RI, was promoted to of East Longmeadow, MA, has LARABEE, of South Glastonbury, Warwick, RI, founder of CBC, regional human resources director been promoted to media supervisor CT, has been selected as chairwom­ L.L.C., maker of the Hidden in at Fidelity Investments, where she on Cronin and Company’s media an of the Glastonbury Chamber of Plain Sight Wind Energy Systems, has worked in HR and staffing roles and analytics team. She joined the Commerce’s board of directors. won the $10,000 first prize in the for 15 years. She is a past president advertising agency in 2007 and most She is senior vice president of busi­ Get Started RI Pitch Competition of the Bryant Alumni Association. recently served as senior media ness banking at Webster Bank. She sponsored by Cox Business and Inc. planner/buyer. is a longstanding member of the magazine. The idea for the technol­ 2000 chamber’s board and of its execu­ ogy was the result of a client inter­ ERICKA (HAGENAARS) AYLES, of ROB FULLER, CPA, of Dover, NH, tive committee. She has more than action when Baxter ran a consulting Beverly, MA, joined Brookwood a staff accountant at Dumais & 20 years of banking experience, business. Currently, there is a full- Financial Partners, LLC, a leading Ferland, CPAs, was re-certified as a serving as an FDIC bank examiner, size prototype running on the real estate investment and asset certified public accountant by the a credit department manager, and Spring House Hotel on Block Island. management company, as its man­ New Hampshire Board of Accoun­ as chief lending officer for a com­ aging director and director of finance. tancy. He previously served as a munity bank. TRICIA (ADAMS) BOUCHER, of She previously worked as a client staff accountant at Great North Pembroke, NH, was elected as manager for JDJ Family Office Property Management and as the 1993 treasurer of the McAuliffe-Shepard Services, a private financial and general manager and controller of CHRIS SCHIAVONE, of Westport, Discovery Center, a Concord, administrative service company for the Sunningdale Golf Club. CT, has joined 400 Capital Manage­ NH-based science museum. She is high-net-worth families and individ­ ment, a structured credit investment a supervising senior accountant at uals. 2002 manager, as director of special Nathan Wechsler and Co., PA. SHAWN CADIME, of Fall River, situations investment management. LISA (CHAPDELAINE) GNATEK, MA, was elected to the Fall River He joins the firm from Perella MICHAEL CIARCIA, of Windsor MST, CPA, of Claremont, NH, has City Council. He was the highest Weinberg Partners, where he was a Locks, CT, chief been promoted to manager at Tyler, vote getter in the November elec­ senior analyst. He’s also served as a financial officer of Simms and St. Sauveur, CPAs, P.C., tion. He is town administrator in managing director at Bank of America Newington-based an accounting and professional Seekonk, MA, and is president of Securities. Costello Industries, a services firm in Lebanon, NH. She the Two Forty-Six Consultant heavy highway con­ has been with the firm since2013 . Group, which focuses on the finan­ 1994 struction firm, was cial and operational management RICK SORENSEN, of Simsbury, CT, the Hartford Business Journal’s CFO MICHAEL MOREL, of Boston MA, needs of the public sector. who is CFO at Hartford-based of the year in the category of private was named assistant vice president Insurity, a company that specializes companies with 100 or fewer and business development officer at EDWARD IZBICKI, of Manalapan, in making and selling software and employees. He joined the company The Cooperative Bank, a full-service NJ, was promoted to vice president services for property and casualty in 2013 and has held financial community bank specializing in of medical products and services insurers, was named by the Hartford leadership positions in several commercial real estate and business contracting for Managed Health Business Journal as its CFO of the industries for more than a decade. lending throughout Massachusetts. Care Associates, Inc. He joined the year in the category of private com­ Before joining TCB, he was vice company in 2006 and has served as panies with more than 100 employ­ JAMES WILLIAMSON, of Basking president of Eastern Bank. a national account manager and a ees. He joined the company in 1996. Ridge, NJ, will be named vice presi­ director of sales. dent of ACE Limited’s Chubb ADAM QUINLAN MBA, of 1995 Group and division president of its Coventry, RI, has been appointed 2005 DREW DISKIN, of Chesterbrook, PA, North America retail small commer­ the chief financial officer for the ASHLEIGH MCLEAN, of Plymouth, was named chief marketing officer cial unit. The appointment is effec­ University of Rhode Island Founda­ MA, was part of the Class of 2015 and vice president of WizeHive, tive in the first quarter of2016 , when tion and Alumni Association. Most inducted into the Plymouth/ Inc., an online business process ACE Limited, a global provider of recently, Quinlan was the chief Plymouth-Carver Athletic Hall of application software company. He insurance products, is expected to financial officer for the R.I. Com­ Fame. Playing both singles and has more than two decades of expe­ complete its acquisition of Chubb, merce Corporation. Before that, he doubles at Bryant, she helped put the rience as a marketing executive and a worldwide property and casualty served as vice president of com­ Bulldog women’s tennis program on business development professional. insurance provider. mercial services at Coventry Credit the map. The squad made it to the He has worked for the University of Union, president of Quinlan conference tournament for the first Pennsylvania Health System, 1997 Mortgage and Financial Group, time her freshman year and then Stevens Institute of Technology, RHONDA DELSIGNORE- business adviser to the R.I. Small advanced to the NCAA Division II and Dolce Hotels and Resorts. MULLIGAN, of Lincoln, RI, a senior Business Development Center, and tournament the three years after that. mortgage advisor with Province a senior financial analyst with McLean earned a master’s degree ROSS WHITTAKER, of Boston, Mortgage Associates, has been voted Allmerica Financial Corporation. at Gonzaga University and is now a MA, was named market develop­ a Five-Star Mortgage Profes­sional senior new business analyst with the ment manager for North America by her peers. She has received this 2001 Aramark Company in Norwell, MA. at InterSystems, a leader in data distinction each year the contest has DARCI (BROWN) BLY, of Matthews, management, integration, and ana­ been conducted in Rhode Island. NC, has opened her third Anytime QUENTIN PHIPPS, of Middletown, lytics software solutions. He most She joined Province Mortgage in 2005 Fitness location. Anytime Fitness, CT, the community relations man­ recently was regional sales director and has won numerous President’s a gym with locations around the ager for the Charter Schools for at Merrill DataSite. Club honors and top sales awards. world, has been named the “Top Excellence, was named to Hartford Global Franchise” by Entrepreneur Business Journal’s annual list of magazine. 40 Under Forty that recognizes

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BARRY NICKERSON: ACCOUNTING + ANALYTICS = DREAM JOB FOR ARMY VET Barry Nickerson ’12, ’15 MBA school full-time while also accounting and his MBA with a Simons, MST, DBA,CPA con­ knows a thing working 30 hours a week and specialization in analytics. firmed his decision. “I took three or two about with his wife raising their three Nickerson credits his education or four undergraduate account­ dedication. A children.“My time in the military at Bryant for thoroughly prepar­ ing classes with Kathy Simons as distinguished taught me the importance of ing him for the demands of the well as one graduate course, all of Army veteran, perseverance and time manage­ job. “Bryant has a reputation as a which were excellent. Professor he earned two ment,” he says with a chuckle. great business school, which is Simons is very methodical in her Purple Hearts Today Nickerson is realizing why I didn’t hesitate to enroll,” approach and holds her students and six commendation med­ the rewards of his efforts, working he says.“I knew my educational to a high standard. If you do as als, including one for valor in as an information technology experience at the Uni­versity she asks, you learn a tremen­ combat, prior to beginning his auditor for Citizens Bank, a job he would provide me with the best dous amount, which I did. educational journey. landed immediately after gradu­ opportunities to find employ­ “My life experiences gave me a Nickerson’s commitment ating. Although he’s only been on ment after graduation.” different perspective on educa­ to obtaining an education was the job a short time, he’s Bryant’s outstanding account­ tion,” Nickerson says. “When I equally impressive. As an delighted with the position, ing program was the initial draw, finally got to school, I really undergraduate and later as an which he says perfectly merges Nickerson says, and several cherished the process.” MBA student, he attended his undergraduate degree in courses with Professor Kathleen

exemplary Greater Hartford profes­ 2008 experience and is the team leader 2013 sionals. He was elected treasurer JEFF HARGER, of Terryville, CT, of the firm’s manufacturing and WHITNEY ROGERS, of Tyngsboro, of the city of Middletown in 2011. has joined Quintessential Wines as distribution specialty team. He is a MA, was named the volunteer senior sales administrator. He is member of the board of the Rhode assistant coach for UMass Lowell’s 2006 based in the company’s midtown Island School of the Future. women’s soccer team. It is her first KATIE MCINTOSH MST, CPA, Manhattan office. Most recently, he college coaching job. A defender, of Smithfield, RI, was promoted was based in Spain for SteepRock, 2010 she played two years of varsity soc­ to manager at DiSanto, Priest & a leader in cloud-based software JESSICA DAVID MBA, of cer at Bryant after starting her col­ Co. a Warwick-based accounting and services in the global life sci­ Providence, RI, has been promoted legiate career at Bentley. At Bryant, firm. She has more than nine years ences industry. to senior vice president of strategy she was twice named to the of experience in tax planning, indi­ and community investments at the Northeast Conference Honor Roll. vidual and corporate tax compliance KRIS HART, of Boston, MA, was Rhode Island Foundation, a proac­ and financial statement services. named among the “10 Most Inno­ tive community and philanthropic 2014 She currently is the vice president vative People in Golf Marketing” leader dedicated to meeting the CAROLINE GOSSELIN, of Mystic, of the Bentley Foundation, a chari­ by Golf Inc. magazine. He is CEO needs of the people of Rhode Island. CT, has been appointed a staff table organization that provides at Nextgengolf, Inc. The company accountant at Rodman & Rodman, support within the community. originated as a Boston-based afford­ KAITLIN SIDORSKY, of Providence, P.C. a full service CPA firm. She is able golf membership program for RI, earned her Ph.D. in political sci­ pursuing a master’s degree in 2007 recreational college students called ence from Brown University. As part accounting from St. Joseph’s College JEFFREY FIORINI, of Tampa, FL, CollegeGolfPass. His business plan of her dissertation, she conducted in Maine, and plans to sit for the has been named the automation won Bryant’s 2012 New Venture the first national survey of female CPA exam upon graduation. Most manager for Adams Automation, a Competition. state legislators and political appoin­ recently, she was an accounting leading fluid power and automation tees. Little research exists on offi­ assistant in the controller’s office at distributor. He previously served as AMBER (TORREY) MCGONIS, CPA, cials in appointed office, so the Bryant for more than three years. a senior sales engineer at Keyence. of Enfield, NH, has been promoted results of her survey provide one of to manager at Tyler, Simms & the first comprehensive snapshots JEFFERY SIATTI, MBA, of JULIE TÉTREAULT, of Broad Brook, St. Sauveur, CPAs, P.C., an account­ of the pipeline to state-level politi­ North Kingstown, RI, was recently CT, was named a partner and part- ing and professional services firm cal appointments that also includes selected by Citizens Bank for its owner of Wallace and Tetreault in Lebanon, NH. She interned with state boards and commissions. Commercial Banker Development Realty. She sold multiple homes the firm in2007 and joined the Program. Siatti was one of only 13 while still a college student, and organization full-time in 2008. 2012 selected from a highly competitive by age 24 was the company’s top PAUL HANLEY, of Leicester, MA, a applicant pool for this 12-month salesperson. She maintains a multi- 2009 senior financial manager at Citizens program that combines intensive million dollar real estate sales MICHAEL GARCIA MBA, CPA, of Bank, was featured in a Providence classroom instruction with credit business and manages a rental Hope Valley, RI, was promoted to Business News story about develop­ analysis writing and two in-depth property business. principal at the accounting firm of ment programs the bank has created business line rotations. Sansiveri, Kimball & Co, L.L.P. He to bolster talent in its commercial, has 12 years of audit and accounting finance, and audit divisions.

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IN MEMORIAM

MARGARET (SHEARER) MORLEY ’32 SHEILA (KRUPA) PIETRASZEK ’39 JUNE (SHORE) STEIN ’44 JOSEPH KUCZYNSKI ’50 August 21, 2015 June 15, 2015 September 15, 2015 April 26, 2012

LOUISE (COOPER) IRELAND ’33 BERNICE (MARTIN) YOUNG ’39 RUTH (WALLACE) RHEAUME ’45 PAUL M. LE COMTE ’50 October 20, 2013 May 24, 2015 June 17, 2015 June 18, 2015

WESLEY C. CRAWLEY ’36 SELMA (SCHWARTZ) TILL ’41 SALLY A. BAKER ’46 JOSEPH L. GELORMINO ’51 July 19, 2015 February 18, 2011 May 16, 2015 July 23, 2015

EVA (BERRY) STEPHENSON ’36 ROLLAND H. BLANCHETTE ’42 PAULINE (HOLMAN) HADLEY ’46 JOHN P. HALPIN ’51 May 16, 2015 June 6, 2015 August 11, 2015 June 10, 2015

MARGUERITE (MCCRUDDEN) ANTHONY S. CECE ’42 MARY MATRULLO ’46 ROBERT J. MCKEE ’51 MCKAY ’38 August 24, 2015 March 14, 2015 April 1, 2015 May 10, 2015 EDGAR P. JOHNSON, JR. ’42 PALMA (RICCI) ZAMPINI ’47 JACK W. SIMPKIN ’51 ALICE ROE-GRENIER ’38 May 16, 2014 August 18, 2015 July 3, 2015 February 24, 2015 ARTHUR G. JOHNSON ’48 JOSEPH SKORUPA ’51 October 21, 2013 June 29, 2015

CHARLES P. KING ’48 RAYMOND L. VALAITIS ’51 AN ESTATE GIFT HONORS June 29, 2015 May 17, 2015

A LIFELONG PASSION FOR BRYANT ROBERT E. LYNCH ’48 MARY (MAGILL) ALTOMARE ’52 June 27, 2015 September 1, 2015 William J. Fox ’64 was a mar­ founded. In doing so, he

keting major who enjoyed a joined a distinguished list of MARY E. MULLANEY ’48 CARL GUDAIN ’52 long and distinguished career alumni who have combined January 22, 2010 August 7, 2015 with Union Wadding Com­ a lifetime of commitment pany. He rose from regional to Bryant with the ultimate DOROTHY (HILL) SMITH ’48 ANN (D’ALESSIO) MILANO ’52 manager in 1979 to vice presi­ tribute of a planned gift. March 20, 2015 June 5, 2015 dent for sales and marketing, The six-figure gift he ELINOR (COSTELLO) CASEY ’49 JOSEPH S. PAPANDREA ’52 the position from which he bequeathed to Bryant is a April 8, 2015 October 11, 2009 retired in 2004. He had previ­ significant addition to the ously worked for Sealtest Foods resources the University EDWARD COPPOLA ’49 LEROY B. SIMMONS ’52 and The West Bend Co. needs to fulfill its mission of August 30, 2015 July 18, 2015 Fox consistently demon­ educating and inspiring stu­ ROBERT L. DANESI ’49 WALTER C. TILLINGHAST ’53, ’88H strated his special bond with dents to discover their passion August 23, 2015 June 24, 2015 Bryant by his attendance and and become innovative active participation at numer­ leaders with character around SALLY (GREMS) KNUTTI ’49 MARCIA (MACMANUS) DONELLY ’54 ous alumni events. As a guest the world. July 3, 2015 November 8, 2013 speaker at World Trade Day, Fox, who died in August STEPHEN G. KOWALIK, SR. ’49 GABRIEL A. FOLCO ’54 Fox represented Bryant alumni 2014, is remembered by his June 15, 2014 July 6, 2015 and strengthened the Univer­ niece, Rebecca Hayes, as a sity’s leading position as a man who “had many passions LEO H. LEMOINE ’49 LOUIS F. GIOFFREDA ’54 resource for businesses oper­ in life, the ocean and boating, August 23, 2015 August 13, 2015 ating in the global marketplace. golf, friends, and family, and MARGARET (NOLAN) MCCLAIN ’ PATRICIA (HOWARD) REYNOLDS ’ For nearly 30 years, Fox made most certainly Bryant. 49 54 June 8, 2015 January 11, 2013 regular contributions to the “He loved his alma mater,” University. When he included Hayes recalls. “He was very JANET (BEYERSDORF) MILLER ’49 ANTONIO M. SOUSA JR. ’54 a gift to Bryant University in proud to be an alumnus May 20, 2015 August 16, 2015 his estate plans, he became a and was actively involved. My member of the 1863 Society, uncle always attributed his ROBERT J. MURRAY ’49 JERRY BALEMIAN ’55 August 27, 2015 September 20, 2007 named for the year Bryant was professional success to his

education at Bryant.” HOWARD S. KATZ ’50 ARNOLD P. ROBBINS ’55 December 9, 2012 June 12, 2015

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PAUL R. THEROUX ’55 February 17, 2015 IN MEMORIAM JULIE (CONSOLINI) TISCHOFER ’55 September 4, 2015 WALTER C. TILLINGHAST ’53, ’88H, STEVEN T. SOULOS, a former associate who served as a member of the Bryant Board of professor of Marketing, died on September 23, PAUL A. BIADASZ ’ 56 Trustees from 1975 to 1983, including a term as 2015. August 2, 2015 the board chair, died June 24, 2015. He was After serving in the U.S. Navy, Soulos LAWRENCE BROWN ’56 appointed an Active Honorary Trustee in February enjoyed a successful career as a marketing January 6, 2015 1984 and served in that capacity until his death. and advertising executive. During his time as Tillinghast began his career with the advertising manager with Hasbro, the Rhode JAMES R. GUCKIN ’56 Horton-Noyes Agency and was President of Island-based multinational toy and board game July 11, 2015 the Hillsgrove Realty Company. He joined the company, he worked with the team to create Spaulding Company in 1968, and retired as the marketing vision for the company’s RICHARD F. PENDLETON ’56 June 12, 2015 president of the Stoughton, MA, microfilm iconic GI Joe. He was featured in the GI Joe engineering, printing and services company. documentary: The Story of America’s Movable MARIE (TUTALO) ACCIARDO ’57 An active alumnus, he served on the Bryant Fighting Man. December 11, 2014 Alumni Council Executive Committee and as Later, Soulos changed careers and came chairman of the Long Range Planning Committee. 1970 2003 STANLEY P. CYBULSKI ’57 to Bryant. From through February , August 15, 2015 In 1983, Tillinghast was awarded the Gulski he taught marketing, sharing that experience Service Award, one of five Alumni Achievement and others with students. JACK S. LINDSAY ’57 Awards presented each year. May 3, 2015 In 1995, Tillinghast and his wife, Barbara L. (Young) Tillinghast ’57, were honored as Bryant GILBERT D. FIOLA ’59 May 10, 2013 Partners in Philanthropy at the NSFRE’s Celebration of National Philanthropy Day. ALEXANDER W. MUNRO ’60 July 3, 2015

EDWARD R. MURPHY ’60 RONALD M. CLAVE ’69 THOMAS K. WHITE ’75 DONALD H. MCKENZIE ’85 August 4, 2015 June 10, 2013 July 20, 2012 November 20, 2013

JOSEPH V. MEGA ’61 JOHN J. GOVERNOR ’69 RUTH (BUCKMAN) COSTA ’76 CAROL (CHASSE) FRIGON ’86 August 12, 2015 August 2, 2015 December 18, 2014 August 23, 2015

NICHOLAS R. NOVIELLO ’61 JOHN M. FAHEY ’70 GEORGE A. MONFETTE ’76 RICHARD A. DESHAIES ’88 May 25, 2015 April 19, 2015 July 20, 2015 July 10, 2015

CYNTHIA (BERLINSKY) OSIT ’61 JOSEPH C. KNIGHT, JR. ’70 WILLIAM E. KRUEGER ’78 CARLTON E. BURNHAM, III ’89 June 6, 2015 August 31, 2015 May 2, 2014 March 30, 2015

BRIAN E. TERHUNE ’62 EDMUND G. HARPIN, JR. ’73 CHARLES W. MILLER ’79 MARGARITA (MOIR) MONIZ ’89 October 14, 2014 May 21, 2015 July 23, 2015 August 25, 2015

BARBARA (MCCARTHY) FRAHER ’64 MICHAEL R. NOLETTE ’73 DAVID M. DOAR ’80 ROBERT G. DUPRAS ’90 June 30, 2015 September 8, 2015 July 23, 2015 March 21, 2013

DAVID L. BIXLER ’65 WARREN C. BROWN ’74 DEBRA (MOORE) ROSS ’81 PAULA (HEFRON) TRABUCCO ’92 March 21, 2014 August 20, 2015 June 6, 2015 April 23, 2015

PETER J. CASTELLI ’65 ROBERT J. THOMSON ’74 TRACEY L. GIEGERICH ’83 LYNN (LUGISKI) GINGRAS ’94 June 25, 2015 August 6, 2015 July 10, 2015 May 10, 2015

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