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Bryant University Bryant Digital Repository Douglas and Judith Krupp Library Special Bryant Review (1978-1997) Collections Summer 1983 volume 6, no. 3, August 1983 Bryant University Follow this and additional works at: https://digitalcommons.bryant.edu/bryant_review Recommended Citation Bryant University, "volume 6, no. 3, August 1983" (1983). Bryant Review (1978-1997). Paper 11. https://digitalcommons.bryant.edu/bryant_review/11 This Newsletter is brought to you for free and open access by the Douglas and Judith Krupp Library Special Collections at Bryant Digital Repository. It has been accepted for inclusion in Bryant Review (1978-1997) by an authorized administrator of Bryant Digital Repository. For more information, please contact [email protected]. BRYANT Rf:VIEW August 1983 Volume 6 Number 3 Cheers, Nick! Nick Colasanto '49 has something to cheer about > <.....I Z S2 u < ~ Z Z < > t:C o oI :t ~------------------------------------------------------~~ August 1983 Volume 6 Number 3 • Joan W . Sorensen - 13 C. Ralph Adler Groundskeeper to President TRUSTEE PROFILE: Everett Wilcox Janet E. Chaput Sue ann Polak 14 Alice, Dorothy and Bryant Katherine M . Hillas Three spirits entwined Ann Mackinlay 16 Daniel F. Schmitt '73 Cheers, Nick! President Nick Colasanto '49 Steven H. Townsend '76, MBA '80 has something to cheer about Vice President Robert A. Weigner '57 Vice President 20 Donald J. McCarron '74 Secretary The long half mile Catherine M. Parente '78 880 steps into the future Treasurer MEMBER AT- 'ARGE Wayne S. Byers '72 Anthony G . D'Adamo '52 24 Joseph Deegan '83 Smithfield bound Marilyn S. Furtado '70 Bryant '83 brings it all together Dr. Nelson J. Gulski '26 Sharon L. McGarry '80 Timothy J. Mueller '84 Timothy R. Scanlon '72 DEPARTMENTS . - Susan E. Sharp '67 David F. Wall, MBA '74 3 Readers Write: letters ALUMNI TRUSTEE 4 Rotunda Round-Up John S. Renza, Jr. '70 10 Clubs in Action , .', PAST PRESIDENTS 12 The Presidential Perspective Peter G. Barilla '58 19 Sports: Cumberland Classic II Charles E. Bradley '69 26 Class Notes Philip H. Hayden '59 32 Corning Up Donald A. Lopes '58 Michael T. Martin '72 Gary Re'mley '58 BRYANT REVIEW (USPS 462-970) is published four times a year in January, April, John S. Renza, Jr. '70 August and November for the Bryant College community. Publication offices are Louise R. Scott '65 located in the Joseph Mowry Alumni House, Bryant College, Smithfield, Rhode Island Thomas J. Westgate '72 02917. Second class postage is paid at Providence, Rhode Island and additional entry Joseph S. Wesolowski '72 post offices. Postmaster: Send address changes to Bryant Review, Bryant College, Smithfield, Rhode Island 02917. ~ READERS WRITE TIE ONE ON At your next office function or a t an alumni gathering, Better late ..,hol>\; othll's th'lt you are a Bryant al umnus by wearing the ollcgl."<' club tic designed by Wm. Chelsea, Ltd. The Dear Editor: gold 01 1'ge ..,cal is attractively embroidered in silk on As you know, the Distinguished Facul navy, brown, or maroon silk and polyester ties. ty Award ballot was incorporated in the A.., a Bryant .1Il1mn,1 vou l,ln sport one of the College's April '83 Bryant Review, which was to be newly dC')igned .., Mves bv Ilampton I lall, Ltd. The returned by May 20,1983. However, some polye ter scarf (27" '>qlIMe) h,l'" n,H'V and gold stripes with what to my surprise, I did not receive this an off-white background. The Bryant o ll ege sl'il l appear ... In one rorner. alumni publication until May 21. There is a limited supply, s,o place your order now, Foronly $l'i vour favoritc In closing, let me add a few comments alurnnus/a can tie one on at his or her next office function or alumni gathering. on the article, "Partly Cloudy, Milder - The Economic World according to To order, please return this form to: Bryant College Alumni AssociJtion, Mowr Sweeney." I can only assume that Dr. Alumni House, Smithfield, Rhode Island 02917, Make your check payable to Bryant Sweeney's assessment was to have been College. published in an earlier edition of the Bryant Enclosed is my check for $ ____for a ______tie andJor __ scarf. Review, as it appears to depict the economy bpecify color and (,peClI~ several months ago. Actually, I have a quanlit,,) quantity) great deal of respect for Dr. Sweeney as he NAME _________________________ has made a significant contribution to the academic community since my freshman ADDRESS ________________________ economic courses, which were under his in struction. It's just that I think Richard W. CITY/STATE/ZlP _______________________ Rahn's economic assessment is more reflec tive of today's economy. Bruce E. Kleese '69 ... than never BRYANT ALUMNI CHAIRS Dear Editor: Fine magazine but ... receiving it on May 11 would require the past tense on A many of the "coming up" announcements. In fact, two-thirds of the items should be "already were." GIFT Or could the delay be due to the back woods location I find myself in? Anyway, keep up the good work. R.A. Bigda '35 WORTH Editor's Note: Due to a conversion from one computer system to another, mailing GIVING labels for the April Bryant Review were delayed for several weeks. The staff A gift for your favorite BrYlult aIUJIIlIll ... /a (It' , .... a tn'at {OJ' yourself: .\ IkYWlt College alllJlllli dUllr! 111l apologizes for the late arrival of the last \., .. ('ltalr': XIVI-. 00 issue and promises a more timely delivery distinctivc colollial d 'sigll Hdds Iltl p rfi:l'I III\lvll III ,111\ in the future. ho me or orfk " '111e ann chaifh COIlll 1I1.tll bl.ld, m Ill.l~ ' k Willi vII '1'1'\ anns, 130Ul ha\'cagolds ,tdorllt · ( oJll'l.(\ itwHlsIl'IIl't1';lllll III~ baci<of'lhechair. The iF e,:c> Boston rocker is all iliad, ,uld al:-o has Illl CIlII 'gL Sl.t1 III gold 1l1eAlunmi Office would b ' pkasl'd l!lassisl YOIi III f111111gYIHlfnnlcrbyulTwlging for you to pick IIJl your -hair or rod, -I' HI lll~' ('nlkgl ( 'hUll" Illa~ also he:-It ippcd from thc Coll ege by LUl express l'(lltlPWI~ till wluddll iOllal dlargL' wltit'h b paid Address correspondence to: C.O, D. The Editor, Bryant Review Please bear in mind Uwt we may nlll 0111 ofchait's 111 ..,loci< al bllsy timcs ofUle year Mowry Alumni House like graduation and Ch ristmas. [)e1ivery Oil SOllle ('hrisllll<.lS wlCl graduatioll orders Smithfield, RI02917 will be 6-8 weeks. Place your order at aIty time d lIring lite year by :-elld illg a check payable to Bryant College Alurrmi Associalion to BryW1l Coll ege, ;']qwry Alulllil i I louse, Smithfield, RI 02917. 3 ROTUNDA ROUND-UP It's official! SBDC is open Gloria C. Wyatt Spreading the word o extend the network of commu nication which makes potential T students aware of Bryant College, a Coordinator of Volunteer Admissions Pro grams has been added to the Admissions staff to work with alumni and students. Gloria C. Wyatt, who comes to Bryant after working as an employee recruiter at Houghton Mifflin Company and as assistant director of admissions at Wheaton College, will be coordinating the efforts of those graduates and students who want to help spread the word about the benefits of a Bryant education. Citing a shrinking college age popula tion, the economy, tuition increases and a reduced commitment to financial aid by the Senator John H. Chafee, lames Thomson, associate administrator for management federal government, Roy A . Nelson, dean of assistance of the U.S. Small Business Administration and Bryant President William T. admissions, said that the potential applicant O'Hara cut the ribbon which officially opened the Small Business Development Center at Bryant College. pool is growing smaller. Alumni can be helpful by identifying and recommending he sound of scissors cutting a ribbon on July 5 inaugurated the official opening qualified students to the College, he said. of the Small Business Development Center in Bryant's Unistructure. Among the Several years ago, a small group of T guests were Senator John H . Chafee, James Thomson, associate administrator for volunteers moved from simply referring management assistance, U.S. Small Business Administration (USSBA), and James students to assisting with high school visits, Angevine, regional director, U.S. Small Business Administration. college nights, fairs and group information In proclaiming the SBDC officially open, Senator Chafee discussed the prospects for sessions. Ms. Wyatt's task will be to business nationally and locally, while Mr. Thomson commented on the role the SBDC "facilitate and improve" these lines of com will play in maintaining fiscal health. munication, Mr. Nelson said. The occasion also marked the presentation of awards from Inc. magazine and the "The challenge to our alumni is to even U.S. Small Business Administration. further improve the value of their degrees by Inc. awards went to the following businesses, which were chosen as among the becoming involved in our admissions fastest growing in the country: Aquidneck Data Corporation (Edward Wehying, presi volunteer program," Mr. Nelson said, citing dent); Numanco, Inc. (Charles Pierce, president); and Rawcliffe Corporation (Peter R. Peterson's and Barron's guides which rank Brown, president) all of Rhode Island. Bryant as one of the most competitive col USSBA awards were presented to advocates of the year as follows: John F. Cor leges in the country. "Participation is rigan, Esq., of Adler, Pollock & Sheehan, Inc.; Isaac Wallace, industrial representative, welcomed at any level, and the rewards of Minority Business Affairs of Rhode Island; Daniel]. Evangelista, executive director, helping young people are immeasurable." Vietnam Era Veterans Association of Providence; Jack Fradin, CPA, Fradin, Gessman & Ms.