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Archway Commencement Issue, May 2014 2014 Commencement Issue From the President Dear Members of the Bryant University Class of 2014, As you process through Bryant’s historic Archway, prepared to receive your degree and begin the next phase of your life’s path, the entire University community joins you in celebrating the successful completion of your undergraduate studies. We call this event Commencement because it is not just an ending, but also a new beginning as you enter the world ready to apply your knowledge, skills, and talents to make a difference and lead a life of character. When you arrived at Bryant four years ago, you experienced many changes and exciting opportunities to expand your world: a new place to live, exposure to innovative and inspiring ideas in the classroom, a new group of friends, and an expanded global perspective of the world’s interconnected cultures and econo- mies. Now you will experience a new set of changes as you leave campus to begin your professional life or continue your edu- cation in graduate school. Always recognize that change is a constant in life and you must embrace it and remain flexible in your approach. Most of you will have several jobs, some mul- tiple careers, over your lifetime. Even the concept of retirement has changed with many people working well into their seventies – some beyond that. Bryant has a 150-year tradition of exceptional education that anticipates the future, and our future students, in a changing world. Your undergraduate education is distinguished by the University’s core values, so that you remain open to the world of global opportunity and achieve your success over the long run, always seeking your passion. Your graduation is an inflection point in your relationship with your alma mater. In the years ahead, there is a shared responsibility between you and the institution. At Bryant, we will continue to step boldly forward with strate- gic goals that enhance the value of a Bryant degree and increase the competitive advantage of your diploma. As new programs and courses develop, we will maintain our commitment to academic excellence, which will always remain the foundation of a Bryant education. As a new graduate, you will now become a member of the Bryant Alumni Association. As such, you will belong to a powerful network of more than 40,000 accomplished individuals working throughout the world in a variety of roles and industries. For more than 150 years Bryant alumni have attained high standards of distinction, and they proudly pass that tradition on to you. We ask that you remain engaged with the life of the University, by providing financial support to our strategic priorities, employing Bryant students as interns and employees at your workplace, and more generally by serving as ambassadors of the institution in your new roles. We hope that you will remain engaged with the life of the University and return to campus often to help support our trajectory of excellence, since your relationship with Bryant is meant to last a lifetime. And, as you return to visit your alma mater, the campus will always be welcoming and beautiful. Kati and I, and the entire Bryant community – our trustees, faculty, and staff – are extremely proud of your achievements and potential. You have been a very special class and as you leave campus and move ahead in life, I know that you will build upon the extraordinary foundation the Bryant education has provided. We thank you for all of the richness you have contributed to the University, and we extend our very best wishes for a lifetime of success and fulfillment. Sincerely, Ronald K. Machtley President The Honor of the Commencement Issue Class of 2014 In order to celebrate the 151st individuals were chosen because Undergraduate Commencement, of the lasting impact they have The Archway has created this had on the lives of many of the Archway Editors 2013-2014 commencement issue for the over students of the Class of 2014. 800 students who will graduate It has been an honor to put May 17, 2014. together the Commencement Kelsey Nowak Following tradition, we have Issue. The experience had been Editor-in-Chief compiled reflections from stu- particularly meaningful as I have dents who significantly impacted gotten to know and admire many Assistant Editor-in-Chief: Lauren Kordalski Bryant during their undergradu- members of the Class of 2014. It ate career and have a memorable is my hope that this, your final Editorial Assistant: Kat Larsson and insightful story to share. issue of The Archway, will help Business Managers: Paige Rovnak, Jillian Bonafede Choosing only twelve students you remember four years of great Web Editor: William Allen to write a reflection was difficult, memories and experiences. Photo Editor: Felicia Thomas but with the help of a committee This issue is dedicated to each News Editor: Ashley Esper of fellow junior students from all of your college experiences, from Opinion Editor: Autumn Harrington walks of college life, the recipients the moment you first stepped Variety Editor: Sarah Rudkin were selected for this honor. onto campus until you finally Sports Editor: Justin Beaucage In addition to the students, we passed under the archway. I wish Business Editor: John Zeiner selected one faculty and one staff you all happiness as you start Copy Editor: Marisa Ebli member to write a final mes- the next chapter of your lives as Special Projects Manager: Dyma Bashchynskyy sage to the graduating class. This graduates of the Class of 2014. InDesign Guru: Kyle Ebersold year’s contributors are Profes- sor Sandra Enos and Rebecca Lauren Kordalski Erikson, Associate Director for Assistant Editor-in-Chief Advisor: Daphney Joseph Events and Volunteers. These two Technical Advisor: Larry Sasso Walking through The Archway... a Commencement tradtion In addition to receiving diplomas on Commence- of 1971, the campus moved to Smithfield. Prior to ment day, students have another way of symbolizing leaving the Hope Street campus, the wrought-iron the completion of their Bryant education: walking arch at the entrance to South Hall was transported through the Archway. The story of the Archway to the new campus. dates back to 1905. Isaac Gifford Ladd, an associate Today, the Archway remains the only physical of Charles Schwabb and a famous U.S. steel tycoon, link to the Providence campus. Frank Delmoncio, constructed a $1 million building which contained then Vice President for Business Affairs, and Robert the iron arch on Young Orchard Avenue on the east Hillier, architect of the Tupper campus and de- side of Providence. This building was meant to be a signer of the sign for the front entrance, relocated sign of his endearment to his newlywed wife. the Archway between the two ponds en route to the However, his wife expressed hatred for the struc- Unistructure. ture which was named after her. Taking this as per- After the Archway was transferred from the old sonal rejection, Ladd took his own life. The building campus, students immediately began to avoid pass- remained unoccupied until Thomas Marsden trans- ing through this out-of-place structure. As rumor formed it into Hope Hospital, which was part of the had it, walking through the Archway before gradu- Bryant-Stratton College, renamed Bryant College. ation mysteriously jeopardized chances of graduat- To provide more space for classes, an addition was ing. Since this is quite a large price to pay for not fol- constructed and Hope Hospital was renamed South lowing tradition, most students opted not to take the Hall. chance, which resulted in worn dirt paths around In October of 1967, Earl Silas Tupper, inventor of the arch. Tupperware, donated his 392 acre hillside Smith- After 17 years of worn paths, the graduating class field estate to Bryant College for the creation of the of 1987 donated a brick pathway built around the sa- new campus. To thank Tupper for his generous gift, cred arch. This tradition has shaped the behavior of Bryant named the campus after him and awarded thousands of Bryant University students on Tupper him an honorary degree. Four years later, in the fall campus for the past 47 years. The Archway 2014 Commencement Issue u 2 Student Class Charge: Alisheya Luthman Bryant has been our home away from home, our second family, our support group, and the thing we are holding onto with our dear lives… because now all the changes have begun. Especially seeing that we just walked under the Archway - something we have avoided for four years until this day. We are going from the college life; which consists of picking and choosing what to go to, taking personal days, staying up until the sun rises - to the “real world”, with jobs and bills, student loans, a 40 hour work week, and a much earlier bed time. Shortly, we will each receive one of the highest honors Bryant University can bestow upon us. We will receive a diploma that signifies all the dedication and work we have put into this great institution, and it has put into us. Remember, what we were told at orientation would come “faster than we think?” Well, it has. However, along with these sad and scared emotions, we should also feel excited and prepared for what we will be facing once we leave the grounds of Bryant University. Our class is made up of intelligent, strong, passionate, people. President and Mrs. Machtley, Honorary Degree Recipi- We are prepared and ready to make a difference in the ents, Trustees, Faculty, Staff, Family, Friends and most world and in the lives of others. You should be excited for importantly the Graduating Class of 2014; I am beyond the chances and opportunities that are waiting for you; so humbled to be standing in front of you all today - our last take them and run with them.
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