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BRYANT Alumni Bulletin Vol. 17 | No. 2 | April 2014

Alumni Achievement Award recipients honored

ryant University’s Office of This year’s awards recipients are: IN), Deloitte Pro- MBA (Lincoln, RI), Alumni Engagement recognized The Distinguished Alumna Award fessor of Accoun- president and Chief Bseven recipients of Alumni was presented to Diane A. Kazarian tancy, University Financial Officer Achievement Awards for excellence ’83, CPA, CA (Toronto, Canada), senior of Notre Dame, of Robinson Green on March 28, 2014. Although more partner and the National Financial Services received the Distin- Beretta (RGB), one than last year’s number of recipients, Leader for PwC Canada, a job that includes guished Alumnus of ’s Director of Alumni Engagement Robin banking and capital Award. Three time most prestigious Torbron Warde says, “Really, there is markets, insurance, recipient of the architectural, engi- no ‘right’ number of awards – especially asset management, Outstanding Under- neering, and interior with the strong pool of outstanding private equity, and graduate Teacher David N. Ricchiute design firms. He Joseph R. Beretta ’78 Bryant alumni. With so many highly real estate businesses of the Year and two ’70, DBA credits his success to MBA qualified nominees, it seemed fitting to of the firm. She time recipient of the Master of Science in the credo he lives by, “Always be honor them all this year.” was recently named Accountancy Outstanding Teacher of the honest with everyone in your business The secret to a successful nomina- to the Women’s Year awards through Notre Dame’s Men- and professional life, and stay close to tion lies in being engaged with Bryant. Executive Network’s doza College of Business, Ricchiute says, your family.” “While distinguished careers are an Diane A. Kazarian ’83 2013 Canada’s Most “Bryant awakened me to a professional Honored for her active alumni volun- important consideration, alumni who Powerful Women: career that became my life’s work, and teer participation with a Nelson J. Gulski have stayed involved with Bryant today Top 100 Awards. Kazarian says, “The exposed me to teachers who were as good Service Award was Carol (Carlson) or are very willing to reengage with relationship-building skills I learned early as any I’ve witnessed since.” Shibley ’73 (Coventry, RI), sales man- students, faculty, and other alumni in in my childhood and further developed at Receiving the Distinguished Alum- ager, Providence Biltmore. She has some capacity are usually pulled to the Bryant are the key to my success.” nus Award from the Graduate School top of the list,” says Warde. David N. Ricchiute ’70, DBA (Granger, of Business was Joseph R. Beretta ’78 continues on page 7

Inaugural Alumni Engagement Day These entrepreneurs proves educational, informative are all winners Miguel Dominguez ’10, senior market- lumni Engagement Day featured ing manager at Trufoods, won the $20,000 free panels and seminars first-place prize in Bryant’s New Venture A presented by alumni experts in Competition for Clique, his latest business finance, marketing, and general business. endeavor. The morning sessions addressed The University’s version of “Shark Tank,” finance issues such as the impact of which drew 25 entries, is designed to spot- changing interest rates and the latest light enterprising alumni and students and market trends. to support promising new ventures. This is What do rising interest rates at banks the fourth year the Bryant competition is mean for investors? A panel of alumni held by Bryant’s Office of Alumni Engage- discussed that topic with finance and busi- ment in coordination with the University’s ness professionals, as well as students in Entrepreneurship Program. the Archway Investment Fund classes. On March 28, the six finalists made their pitches to a panel of alumni judges, Market trends all of whom are successful entrepreneurs. Thomas Tzitzouris ’99, director and The winners were announced during the head of fixed income research at Strategas 2014 Alumni Achievement Awards Dinner Research Partners in Washington, D.C., that evening. moderated the panel on market trends. “This year we had some of the best Big Data Gets Real panel with Scott Millard ’95, ’05 MBA, Ivan Toro ’96, and Jay Weinberg ’85. “The Fed will be pulling back on the entries we’ve ever seen,” said Brian quantitative easing it’s been doing to help Cowley ’82, CEO of CompareNetworks, stabilize the economy,” he says. “I think “The bigger question is: Will compa- we have to ask is it because current Inc. One of Bryant’s most accomplished what we’ll find is a volatile swing in nies then find any incentive to invest in regulations are making it undesirable for entrepreneurial alumni, and a competition equity and bond prices – a lot of down themselves and if so, will banks have the businesses to invest and impossible for sponsor and judge from the start, Cowley and eventually up in risk assets before appetite to lend for this business invest- banks to loan money?” noted, “It was hard to pick a winner,

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New School of Health Sciences prepares Bryant students for emerging career opportunities

In business, healthcare is huge. Health Sciences’ inaugural program – the There’s the supply side. Healthcare Master of Science in Physician Assistant is the fastest-growing sector of the U.S. Studies – which will train the next genera- economy, employing over 18 million tion of physician assistants, or PAs, to serve people. And there’s demand. Americans on the primary healthcare team. A master’s in 2012 spent a collective $2.8 trillion degree in business administration with on healthcare, from hospital stays to a healthcare concentration and a center prescription drugs. for economic policy in healthcare will also Because healthcare makes such an be established. impact on society and the economy, PAs practice medicine under the Bryant University is making a bold move direction of doctors, and take medical his- into the sector. Under the strategic tories, conduct physical exams, prescribe direction set by Bryant President Ronald medications, and perform other tasks done K. Machtley, the University has announced by doctors. a new School of Health Sciences. That’s why they’re in demand. Because “We leverage what we do well for PAs extend the medical care that doctors emerging market needs,” says President give, they make healthcare more accessible. Machtley, “That’s been the hallmark of They’re also uniquely qualified to offer our success for 150 years.” preventive care and to care for the under- Architectural rendering courtesy of LLB Architects served – key goals of healthcare reform. Architect’s rendering of the patient examination lab, part of the addition to the Inaugural program: Currently in the process of accredita- Unistructure currently under construction. Physician Assistant Studies tion, the PA program will begin accepting A state-of-the-art addition to the applications in April. The inaugural class Uni­structure will house the School of will begin the program in January 2015. For more information, go to: bryant.edu/wearthewhitecoat

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December 5 | Boston, MA Bringing lots of warm layers for kids in need and enjoying some cheer, alumni say our holiday reception held at Legal Seafoods was a great night! Shown here (L-R) are Nick Puniello ’80, Denise Lovett ’85, Kimberly (Starrett) Knous ’87, and Jeff Ferrante ’81.

December 4 | New Haven, CT vs. Yale Bulldogs Jeff Swan ’85, Shawn Gale ’82, David Donahue ’84, and Adam Barkin ’85 December 9 | South Bend, IN enjoy a pre-game reception before Bryant Bulldogs vs. Notre Dame cheering on Bryant to victory over Yale. Alumni from as far away as New Jersey catch up before rooting for the Bulldogs vs the Fighting Irish. Pictured (L-R) are David Pierce ’90, Kate Murphy, Denise (Martin) Murphy ’81, Lisa (Conde) Pierce ’91, Jay Weinberg ’85, Steve Tully ’98, Jeremy Blum ’85, Tiffany Garry ’08, Director of Athletic Communications Allie Crandall, Kimberly Cogswell ’09, Jake Chadwell, and Robin Warde P’17.

2 | BRYANT ALUMNI BULLETIN CATCHING UP WITH...

Deborah-Lee (Dupointe) Gollnitz ’76, ’82 MBA Jason Madson ’98 Kristin (Anderson) Fraser ’94, ’99 MBA K-12 curriculum coordinator, Birmingham, MI, Photographer, teacher KPMG managing partner school district When Jason Madson’s brother jokingly asked if he was Traveling around the world to counsel clients is standard operat- Deborah-Lee (Dupointe) Gollnitz ’76, ’82 MBA, accom- taking photos of travel postcards while he and his wife were ing procedure for Kristin (Anderson) Fraser ’94, ’99 MBA. plished a lot while at Bryant. She received an undergraduate living in Dublin and traveling through Europe, something Fraser, who has more than 19 years of audit experi- degree in business education, which Bryant offered through “clicked” for him. ence, is now the managing partner of the Providence 1982. She then went on to pursue a Master’s in Business After 10 years not completely fulfilled on Wall Street – office of KPMG LLP, one of the world’s largest profes- Administration. including work as an investment bank accountant at Gold- sional services firms. She launched her early career in finance and administra- man Sachs – the management graduate decided to start his Admitted to partnership in 2006, she provides profes- tion, as well as advertising and marketing organizations, own business. In 2006, he began working as a self-taught sional audit services to a diverse cohort of large multi- until her strong interest in education drew her to teaching. commercial, portrait, and fine art photographer. national companies. A 2012 graduate of KPMG’s Lead In the mid-1990s, Gollnitz taught business and English “I had to let it all go to realize and embrace my natural Partner Academy, Fraser is a current member of the for Birmingham Public Schools in Michigan. For the past calling,” he says. “I hope my work brings peace into Partner Insight Committee. four years, she’s been the k-12 curriculum coordinator for people’s homes and workplaces. It certainly has done that Crediting Bryant for her solid accounting and busi- the district. for me.” ness foundation, Fraser says that two graduate-level “As a supervisor of teachers, I draw on skills I learned Madson’s work has been juried at art festivals and entrepreneurial classes “helped shape my understanding at Bryant, including how to work with a team, how to featured in a solo exhibition at the Northern Lights Gallery [of] the inherent challenges of startup businesses and develop individual talents and raise people up in leadership, in Racine, WI, where he was a permanent gallery artist. He what’s needed to succeed.” As such, she better understands and how to organize and lead for the realization of a goal also crafts handmade wooden frames. the mindsets of all C-level executives, not just those with that is built around a vision,” she says. Online, he operates The Adelaide Gallery (Adelaide- finance and accounting backgrounds. Gollnitz earned her Ph.D. in Education from Oakland Gallery.com), named after his Dublin address, where he Bryant’s appreciation of and respect for multicultural University in Michigan. “My studies at Bryant taught me was inspired to capture the beauty of the world around differences in business conduct and communication also how to ask good questions about educational and institu- him. Madson says Bryant taught him how to pull together helped her succeed in a field traditionally dominated by tional practices, and that skill became very important in my research and resources. He also uses skills learned during men, she says when speaking to students about her college doctoral research.” the Personal Selling elective class he took in his senior year experiences, as she did recently during Research and Engage­ She also says that Bryant helped her understand the as he approaches current and prospective clients. ment Day in April 2014. After earning her CPA, Fraser importance of maintaining strong programs in business While he keeps in touch with his Phi Kappa Sigma fra- returned to Bryant as an evening student to complete her education in public high schools. ternity brothers, Madson would like to expand his network MBA, while working full-time at KPMG, a “Big Four” firm. It was during one of her final MBA classes that she to connect with, and perhaps develop a separate online The Rhode Island native and mother of one daughter met Bill Gollnitz ’82 MBA. When he missed a class, she had group of, alumni working in the business or artistic side was named a “40 Under 40” in 2005, “Business Women to an excuse to call him. They’ve been married for 20 years. of creative industries, such as entertainment, media, public Watch” in 2008, and “Financial Services Industry Leader” When she retires, Gollnitz hopes to pursue her passion relations, and advertising companies. in 2012, all by Providence Business News. for writing. She has written a professional article and has “We [Bryant alumni] could benefit from talking shop A former board chair of Dorcas Place Family Literacy started working on a novel. Gollnitz attributes part of her with similar folks, sharing tips and techniques, and swap- Center and former board member of the Rhode Island Soci­ interest in writing to Dr. Burt Fischmann’s New Directions ping client war stories. And, we all have different skills and ety of Certified Public Accountants, Fraser now sits on the in Literature course, which not only gave her a new might be able to help each other.” boards of American Heart Association of Southern Rhode perspective on reading and a love of literary analysis, but These days, Madson is located in the Bay Area, San Island, the Greater Providence Chamber of Commerce, led her to pursue credentials in teaching English. Francisco, and in addition to continuing to operate his Junior Achievement of Rhode Island, and the Providence Since leaving Rhode Island in 1982, Gollnitz has not online gallery, he spends his days teaching 20 10-year-olds Foundation. Her work with Dorcas Place earned her a had many opportunities to stay in touch with Bryant. After the “finer art” of reading, writing, and ’rithmetic – KPMG Community Involvement National Award in 2004. recently connecting with Director of Alumni Engagement a vocation he is happy to have realized. “I LOVE it,” he “While your education provides you with your foun- Robin Torbron Warde, she looks forward to helping plan says, “and I hope to continue next year.” dation, how you leverage and apply that knowledge … an alumni event near Detroit. will ultimately determine if you are successful,” she says.

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December 11 | Columbus, OH Bryant Bulldogs vs. Ohio State Buckeyes Bryant alumni from the classes of 1963 through 2013 gathered in December 11 | Providence, RI Columbus to network and cheer for Bryant against OSU. Pictured (L-R) John Garcia ’02 and Alicia are Brady Frey, Kimberly (Rekart) Frey ’05, Skip Whitney, Rose Farago, (Robbins) Chevalier ’05 were Stephen Howington ’03, Bryce Howington, Stanley Yenkin ’63, Bill among the early risers attending Siemon ’67, Robin Warde P’17, Sandy (Blair) Reddig ’73, Tom Reddig, our Bryant 2U Breakfast Series Sarah (Krabbe) Sweitzer ’13, Spencer Sweitzer ’12, Mike Kelly ’79, featuring Professor Mike Roberto. Will Stark P’15, and Connor Ruppert (front).

December 11 | Smithfield, RI Festival of Lights is a 37-year campus tradition for students, alumni, and their families that celebrates faith and diver- sity. Matt Moore ’09 attended with his mom Danielle and sister Lilly.

BRYANT ALUMNI BULLETIN | 3 NAC Corner | What’s New The Bryant Alumni Travel Program

Letter from Dustin Goldstein ’95, NAC president With more than 40,000 alumni worldwide, Bryant graduates form a powerful network of leaders, doers, and influencers. I am honored to serve as president of the National Alumni Council (NAC) and the Alumni Association through 2015. My goal as president is to strengthen our network and expand the benefits avail- able to all Bryant alumni wherever you live and work. Bryant’s National Alumni Council, the leadership group for the Alumni Association, serves as an important voice to University lead- ership, and we work actively to engage alumni in meaningful ways with one another and with Bryant. Our mission is straightforward: To provide opportunities for professional and personal fellowship among alumni, and to engage alumni in programs, activities, and China I October 13–23, 2014 endeavors that advance the name, prestige, and Ponder the legends and myths of the Forbidden City, rediscover your sense educational excellence of Bryant University. of wonder on the Great Wall or attempt to fathom the timeless expressions Opportunities for connection have never of the silent Terracotta Warriors...Beijing packs in more world-class sites than been more plentiful. Where there were a handful of networking events less many whole countries are able to offer: The Great Wall, Tiananmen Square, than a decade ago, in 2013 there were 65, including gatherings in most regions the Forbidden City, the Summer Palace, majestic imperial parks...the list goes of the country, as well as in international settings from Haiti to London. on and on. We’ll tour a jade carving workshop, meet adorable pandas at the On-campus events such as Reunion @ Homecoming and Alumni Leadership Beijing Zoo, relax in the peaceful Summer Palace, and learn about Chinese Weekend (now Alumni Engagement Day) bring alumni back to campus and artistry with a private lesson on Chinese calligraphy. Travel to the Stone Forest, provide opportunities for professional development and for fun. an extremely rare geological phenomenon dating back 270 million years. Just as Bryant plays an important role in the life of alumni, so do alumni We finish up just across the bay from Hong Kong in Zhuhai for a visit to have a crucial role in the life of Bryant. You inspire students by sharing your Bryant’s Zhuhai University. expertise on panels and in classes. You open doors for them by offering intern- ships and other opportunities. You give generously of your time and money, Future destinations and for all of this, you have our sincerest thanks. Stay tuned for regular updates – and don’t hesitate to contact me at Sicily I March 7-14, 2015 (expected dates) [email protected] with your ideas and suggestions for ways that London and Norwegian Fjords cruise August 20-30, 2015 the Bryant Alumni Association can best serve you – and Bryant University. I

— Dustin Goldstein ’95

February 8 | Smithfield, RI The 2014 Reunion brought both the men’s and women’s former play- ers back to campus. Pictured here are Jessie (Weber) Shearer ’05 with Eric Jr., Megan Peper ’06, Pam Malcolm ’07, and Women’s Basketball Coach Mary Burke. Visit www.bryant.edu/alumnitravel or contact Kathleen Brown at (401) 232-6041 or [email protected] for more information or to register.

Regional RegionalAlumni Network Alumni Network(RAN) events (RAN) and other alumni events

January 8 | New York, NY Student Alumni Career Night (L-R) Victoria Royals ’11, Tiago Machado ’10, Trevor Hambright ’08, and Bill LaChance ’85 were among the intrepid New York area alumni who braved an arctic night to meet with students.

December 21 | New York, NY Nearly 200 alumni and friends came to Madison Square Garden to watch the Bryant Bulldogs vs. Delaware Blue Hens. Pictured are (L-R) Jennifer O’Donnell, Tov Birke-Haueisen ’00, Justin Stein ’01, and Danielle Stein.

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4 | BRYANT ALUMNI BULLETIN Bryant University | BULLDOG SPIRIT

september 12-13 Reunion @ Homecoming

Make plans now to attend Reunion and enjoy a full schedule of fun.

Schedule highlights include Alumni , Wine Tasting, Dinner, and Fireworks on Friday.

Start Saturday with our annual Memorial Service, followed by the Bryant Bulldogs vs. Maine football game and a special post-game celebration featuring a traditional New England lobster bake.

Reunion class festivities are being organized. Visit www.bryant.edu/reunion for details. VIP section On January 21, Bryant hosted a VIP (Very Important Pooch). (L-R) Butler Blue III (Trip) and Bryant University’s mascot Ironclad Tupper I (Tupper) held a Mascot Summit in the Fisher Lobby of the Chace Center. Trip, English bulldog mascot of Butler University in Indianapolis, IN, visited Rhode Island to help promote the Butler University Bulldogs’ first season in the Big East conference and cheer his team on as they played the Friars. Among the topics of importance the mascots discussed: How to get the community fired up, how to best make bulldog snow angels, and how to get more bacon from their handlers.

Bryant makes Bryant cracks top 50 Top Ranked NCAA Elite Eight®! in Businessweek rankings

In January, the NCAA launched an online Bryant’s undergraduate business program contest, “NCAA 6th Fan,” that challenged is ranked among the Top 50 in the country, every Division I college to show its school according to the 2014 Bloomberg Busi- pride. nessweek rankings, released April 4. The leadership of our entire academic team. ” The Bryant Dawg Pound stepped up, University moved up 14 places. The schools were ranked by a and Bryant made it to the Sweet Sixteen®. “Businessweek’s recognition of the combination of academic quality indicators, Thanks to students, alumni, and faculty/ excellence of our programs highlights our student surveys, feedback from employers staff voting online, Bryant was awarded leadership role in delivering an innovative in the business community, and median $10,000 in general scholarship dollars. education that stands out among those of salaries. The employer survey ranked But Bulldog fans weren’t done yet. the top elite business schools in the country,” Bryant 18th out of the 132 undergraduate Bryant made it to the Elite Eight, where said President Ronald K. Machtley. programs reviewed, affirming Bryant’s we were, unfortunately, defeated by “The University’s distinctive offerings strength in preparing students for success. Arkansas State University fans. and nationally recognized curriculum, “In 2013, more than half of our Out of 345 NCAA Division I member which integrates business and the liberal students had job offers before they even institutions, Bryant beat 337 other arts with a global perspective, distinguish walked on the stage at graduation,” said schools to prove that “It’s not the size of Bryant from other universities. This Madan Annavarjula, Ph.D., associate dean the dog in the fight; it’s the size of the accomplishment could not have been of the College of Business. More than fight in the dog.” achieved without the expertise and 98% of the Class of 2013 were employed dedication of our faculty, the hard work or enrolled in graduate school within and diligence of our students, and the six months of commencement.

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January 16 | Boston, MA Nearby Hotels for Reunion @ Homecoming Student Alumni Career Night A great crowd of alumni gave their time and advice at the Boston Student Alumni Career Night. Pictured (L-R) are Kenny Fraser ’08, Renee Dunstant ’02, and Derek Vallerand ’07 with a current student.

January 23 | Ft. Lauderdale, FL Atlantic Resort & Spa in Ft. Lauderdale was the setting for our East Coast Florida reception. Some January 15 | Hartford, CT of the attendees were (L-R) Dr. Frank Pontarelli ’68; Student Alumni Career Night Mike Lukat; Monte Kosoff ’85; Robin DeMattia ’85; Dr. Frank Bingham ’61, ’72 MBA; Dr. Elaine At the Connecticut State House, Lawrence Brouder April 19 – Oakland, CA Notarantonio ’75; and Steve Lazarus ’99. ’88 and Joseph Muraca ’85 share insightful career Alumni and friends in the advice with current students. Bay Area came to cheer on the Boston Red Sox against the Oakland A’s in California.

BRYANT ALUMNI BULLETIN | 5 What’s the big IDEA? Share your passion The benefit of years of experience is what Jay Weinberg ’85, president of The Jay alumni bring to the table during Bryant’s Group in Chicago – one of 36 alumni who Impact generations one-credit Innovation and Design Experi­ returned to campus to impart their real- ence for All (IDEA) program, an intensive world knowledge and challenge the next Build your legacy immersion into the phases of design generation of Bryant graduates. You are an important part of Bryant’s thinking: inspiration, ideation, and imple- legacy, and we can help you make Bryant mentation. For three days before the start of Neither snow, nor sleet, a part of your legacy. Visit Bryant’s the spring semester, all first-year Bryant nor freezing rain . . . students work in groups guided by alumni, Not even winter storm Janus, which new planned giving pages online, at staff, faculty, or upper-class mentors. dumped more than 12 inches of snow on www.bryant.edu/plannedgiving, to learn “The questions that I’m asking are some parts of Rhode Island on the second more about estate planning and gift tough questions...I don’t know if I would evening of the program, could cool the planning options and to download free have been able to answer them when I was students’ creative energy. estate and gift planning guides. in my first year,” saysVinton South ’10, “To overcome snow storms, time con- For more information or to make executive team leader of logistics for Target, straints, and inexperience in such a short a gift, please contact Executive Director of his experience mentoring as a judge period of time the way these students did of Devel­opment Ed Magro, J.D., at for the IDEA program. “By challenging was more than impressive to me,” says (877) 353-5667 or [email protected]. them, I’m setting them up to succeed.” South. “This is the future of the Univer- Build a legacy that will make a difference sity, and this program and these future in the lives of generations to come. A presentation without alumni add value to my degree. It’s very PowerPoint cool to see where Bryant is going.” Imagine this scenario: You’re a freshman “When these young people come into assigned to a team of other equally the field and people know they’re from inexperienced first-year students and Bryant, they make me proud,” says Steve Inaugural Alumni Engagement Day given a real-life business problem. You Berman ’68 who, as a mentor, shared have 36 hours to devise a solution that with students what he’s learned in more proves educational, informative you have five minutes to pitch, without than 45 years of success in the food indus- continued from page 1 props, and that needs to impress judges try with organizations such as Pepsi-Cola, – many of whom are alumni – whose ConAgra, and Tribe Mediterranean Foods. Business exposure through Making sense of Big Data experiences range from starting their IDEA is a feature of Bryant’s nationally social media “Big Data has never been well defined,” own companies to the regional head of recognized First-Year Gateway Experience, Afternoon sessions tackled the roles social says Jay Weinberg ’85, president of The sales at RBS Citizens. which focuses on encouraging innovation media and big data play in the changing Jay Group, an integrated marketing ser- Bryant’s IDEA program “is not and entrepreneurialism and is just one facet way we do business. Founder of Crystal vices firm based in Chicago, IL. “Ask five about memorizing from a book – which of the University’s Vision 2020 strategic is how we learned 30 years ago. This is plan. If you’d like to be involved January Clear Digital Marketing in Orlando, FL, people their definition, and you’re likely about how to think through an idea, how 19-20, 2015, contact Robin Warde, Tim Sawyer ’91 says of social media, to get six different answers!” to critically think, how to make judg- [email protected], with the subject line “During The Oscars, host Ellen DeGeneres For Weinberg, Big Data is trying to ments...how to work as a team,” says “2015 IDEA.” tweeted a selfie using her Samsung make sense of huge amounts of data that Galaxy phone. That photo was retweeted not in a traditional ‘row and column’ almost two million times THAT NIGHT, format. “Think of a square mile of empty and crashed Twitter’s servers.” land with a grid of roads and traffic lights. The business ramifications: “At one Place a thousand cars on the roads and ask point Samsung was getting about 900 the drivers to make their way out of the mentions a minute on social media, grid. Pretty easy. Now take away those according to Kontera, a company that roads and traffic lights so you have just tracks content on social media sites. a big paved surface. Park those same cars Talk about exposure. Content sharing, randomly in the middle and ask the driv- consumer interaction, and user reviews ers to find their way out. Not as easy.” play a significant role in the ability of a With the advent of social media, campaign or a business to gain exposure the Internet has turned around, asserts bryant.edu/videos on the web. I think we can all agree that Weinberg. “The people who were the modern consumer is connected 24/7, consuming all the content previously is extremely mobile-reliant, has a shorter provided by organizations are now attention span and an endless stream creating the content,” he says. “We are of content to engage, interact with, and now creating as much content in the share. Businesses that understand this world every three months as was created will be successful in their efforts to gain from the beginning of time up to the market share, regardless of industry. We year 2000. Big Data is helping us make Steve Berman ’68 works with students as a mentor in the IDEA program. call it, ‘fishing where the fish are’!” sense of that content.”

Regional Alumni Network (RAN) and other alumni events

January 28 | Naples, FL In Naples, FL, Roger ‘61 and Jeannine Plante visit with Mike P’85 and Janet P’85 DeMattia at the Tarpon Cove Yacht and Racquet Club for our annual alumni reception.

January 26 | Sarasota, FL Karen and Joe LaPlume ’74 MBA hosted our West Coast Florida alumni reception in their Frank Lloyd Wright home on a beautiful Sunday afternoon. February 6 | Chicago, IL Pictured are (L-R) Ed Magro, Executive Director of Felipe Ruiz ’09 and Diana Rostkowski ’09 were Development; Janet (Swartz) Watson ’79; Lorrie among the Chicago area alumni catching up with (Fain) Pead ’78; and Gregg Pead ’74. Coach Marty Fine at the East Bank Club

6 | BRYANT ALUMNI BULLETIN campus visits made personal | Alumni Photos

Felix (Phil) Swintak ’65 (North Providence, RI) visited on March 7 to look at photos from his class yearbook – and the surrounding years Be sure to contact the – and reminisce about his days on the Bryant Office of AlumniE ngagement basketball team. Phil’s basketball team photo if you plan to visit. shows him on the far left, front row. Whether living near or far, A proud Bryant graduate, Phil was happy to alumni are encouraged to have his picture taken under the traditional come to campus and tell us Bryant Archway. about their Bryant experiences. Email [email protected] with your expected visit date.

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worked on National John F. Del Vecchio ’98 (Dallas, TX), because every one of the finalists’ plans A DIFFERENT LEVEL Alumni Council co-founder and co-manager of Active Bear has a shot.” The grand prize this year doubled last committees, hosted ATF and author of What’s Behind the The $5,000 second-place prize went to year’s cash award, and judges and sponsors job shadowing Numbers? A Guide to Financial Chicanery Marisa (Nocera) Banigan ’07 for Raina are looking to increase next year’s prize students, served and Avoiding to the Rescue! “Get out there and raise to $50,000. as a mentor in the Huge Losses in more money,” Cowley told Banigan when Special thanks to Platinum sponsors IDEA program, Your Portfolio, he presented the award. Eric Bertrand ’94 (Eyeball), Brian Cowley and organized and accepted the Young Steven Brodeur ’17 won the $5,000 ’82, and Joanna Lau ’97H; Gold sponsors hosted Regional Alumnus Leader student award for Winsulate. “You guys are David Cooley ’82, Scott DePasquale ’94 Alumni Network Carol (Carlson) Award. “At Bryant, on to something really neat,” Cowley said (Utilidata), David ’84 and Jeanne ’85 Shibley ’73 gatherings at her I received a well- to the freshman finance major and his team. Donahue, and Jay Weinberg ’85 (The Jay places of employment, which also included rounded education This year’s sponsors and judges more Group); Silver sponsors Jose Buenaga ’82 Hotel Providence. “I’m very proud of what in business, science, than doubled the prize money for the (EIG Group Corp), Colby Butler ’09, I learned at Bryant, and I enjoy helping and the humani- John F. Del Vecchio ’98 contest. Additional in-kind services and Edward Capasso ’77, David Pogorelc ’85 students see that their Bryant education can ties,” he says. “I mentoring will also be provided to the top (Core Investments, Inc.), Tyler Ray, Esq. take them where they want to go,” she says. didn’t realize it at the time, but knowledge six finalists, which also includedSalvatore ’09 MBA (Duffy & Sweeney, LTD), and Jay Julio Vasquez-Pretto ’88 also of history is very helpful to business as Galbo ’11, Vbout; Conor McCarthy ’14, Sperco ’79; and faculty and alumni mentors received a Nelson J. Gulski Service Award. it provides you with a sense of human Sports Video Partners; and Jacob Radler ’13, John Ayers ’91, Jennifer Schwall ’11, A lifetime resident of Panama, Vasquez- nature.” Living My Dream. Sandra Potter ’76 MBA, Mark Feinstein, Pretto has recruited more than two dozen Professor of Management Madan Ken Sousa ’87 MBA, and Joe Santarlasci. Panamanians on Annavarjula, Ph.D., was awarded the Bryant’s behalf, Distinguished Faculty Award. Anna- including the son varjula, an eight- of Panama’s first year member of female president. Bryant’s faculty, has In addition to his been a driving force recruitment efforts, behind the success- he has shared his ful performance of connections and the International Julio Vasquez-Pretto expertise with Business program. ’88 students in the The program was Sophomore International Experience ranked 16th in the Madan Annavarjula, Ph.D. since its inception. He happily makes the nation by Bloomberg real-life connection between interna- BusinessWeek in 2013, a jump from 27 in tional business theory and practice for 2012, and 41 in 2011. Now associate dean Bryant students in Panama. “Anything I of the College of Business, Annavarjula have here [in Panama], I owe to Bryant,” says of teaching, “This is a profession New Venture Competition winners Marisa (Nocera) Banigan ’07, second place; Miguel Vasquez-Pretto says. where you can see the fruits of your labor Dominguez ’10, first place; andSteven Brodeur ’17, student plan first place, proudly display double in front of your eyes.” their checks.

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February 26 | New York, NY Bowlmor Lanes was the site for a fun alumni gathering in New York.

February 20 | Boston, MA February 27 | Atlanta, GA Alumni laced up their skates and enjoyed a night out Atlanta’s One. midtown kitchen was an ideal setting to at the Frog Pond. Pictured are (L-R) Nicole White ’07, bring together alumni. Enjoying the view are (L-R) Bryan Morrell ’07, Naomi Kamiya ’11, David Josh Berger ’94, Derek Boudreau ’95, Eric Slater ’10, Santore ’07, Kerry McKinney ’06, Kevin Martin ’06, Mark Hinkley ’13 MBA, and Michael Howard ’89. Bianca Camasso, and Derek Vallerand ’07.

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April Pétionville, Haiti Oakland, CA Raleigh, NC May 22, 6-8 PM June 22 April 23, 6-8 PM Karibe Hotel Red Sox vs. Oakland A’s Oro Restaurant Alumni Travel Program 11 AM pregame brunch May 22-28 1:05 PM game Charlotte, NC ut April 24, 6-8 PM Cuba Alumni TripO Newport, RI Ruth’s Chris Boston, MA June 23, 11 AM MaySold 30, 5:30-10 PM President’s Cup Golf Red Sox v. Tampa Bay Tournament May 5:30 PM Pre-game cocktails Glastonbury, CT 7:10 PM Game New York City, NY June 26, 6-8 PM May 15, 6-8 PM Glastonbury Country Club Standard Biergarten June Smithfield, RI Manchester, NH July May 17, 10 AM June 5, 6-8 PM Portsmouth, RI Undergraduate Manchester Country Club July 19, 4-7 PM Commencement Detroit, MI Newport Polo Naples, FL June TBD May 18, 11 AM Bloomfield Open Hunt Club September Olde Cypress Golf Club Boston, MA Smithfield, RI Miami Beach, FL June 19, 7 PM September 12-13 May 21, 6:30-8:30 PM Sunset Sail Reunion @ Homecoming Smith & Wollensky Weekend

May 4, 2013 | Millis, MA | Jillian (Baker) Gould ’08, ’09 MPAC and Graham Gould ’08, ’09 MPAC New alumni events are added weekly. Check alumniconnect.bryant.edu/events for the (L-R) On stairs: Cliff Ammann ’08, ’09 MBA, Mark Hartry ’08, Blaine Flore ’08, Michael updated calendar and to register. Check www.bryantbulldogs.com for athletic contests in Dee ’08, Graham Gould ’08, ’09 MPAC (Groom); Front row (L-R) Christopher Brown ’08, your area. ’09 MPAC, Kelly Crane ’08, Kate (Remick) Ammann ’09, Jillian (Baker) Gould ’08, ’09 MPAC (Bride), Daniel Loureiro ’94, and Steve Godaire ’08.

Partnerships Additions Notices received from 12/7/13 and 3/11/14 Notices received from 12/7/13 to 3/11/14

2008 1999 Jillian (Baker) ’08, ’09 MPAC and Ryan Timothy to Timothy ’99 and Graham Gould ’08, ’09 MPAC on 5/4/13 Melenie Magnotta on 11/20/13 2009 2001 Kara (Plourde) ’09 and Stephen Virta ’09 Quinn Josephine to Bree (Dillon) ’01 and on 11/10/13 Eric Previti on 10/9/13 2013 2003 Sarah (Krabbe) ’13 and Spencer Sweitzer ’12 Nolan Dennis to Melanie (Parciak) ’03 and on 6/29/13 Dennis Goggin on 1/14/14 2005 William Brixton to Stefanie (Mello) Baker ’05 and Scott Baker ’05 on 11/24/13

Submit your “Partnerships” and “Additions” to the Office of Alumni Relations by e-mailing [email protected] or by entering a class note via our online directory at www.bryant.edu/ alumni. Send wedding photos that feature a group of Bryant alumni to [email protected]. Resolution of photos should be “print-quality” (generally 300 pixels/inch). June 29, 2013 | Portland, ME | Sarah Krabbe ’13 and Spencer Sweitzer ’12 (L-R): Jessalyn Gingras ’13 MPAC, Shannon Sweitzer, Angela Angers ’13, Jessica Woodacre ’13, Emily Groves, Emily Krabbe, Sarah (Krabbe) Sweitzer ’13 (Bride), Spencer Sweitzer ’12 (Groom), Hunter Canning, John Centonze ’12, Riley Krabbe, Colin Krabbe, Andrew Hallmark, Sam Wroblewski, and Alex Russo ’12.

Last fall, alumni members of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., gathered on campus for a reunion. The first Zetas at Bryant were members of the Sigma Nu Chapter in Providence, RI. Thanks to them, the Kappa Omicron Chapter was chartered on May 17, 1993, at Bryant College. Chapter Members in the photo (L-R) are Jenee Walker ’12, Sherika Nicholas ’14, Sherri Lowe ’12, Christina Lee ’11, Keshia White ’11, Camille Bouknight ’10, Cynthia Birdsong November 10, 2013 | Hartford, CT | Kara Plourde ’09 and Stephen Virta ’09 ’11, Keisha Gaillard-Alleyne ’96, Judy Rodriquez ’93, Katrina Gathers-McKelvin ’96, (L-R) Brendan Paras ’09, Brendan Yaworksy ’09, Emily Siedlik ’08, Stephen Virta ’09 Fanny Peralta-Martinez ’01, Adekemi Oyalabu ’12, Bianca Clark ’15, Jessica Escobosa (Groom), Kara Plourde ’09 (Bride), Shannen Tack ’09, Stephen Borgatti ’09, ’99, Jennifer Carvalho-Bailey ’98, Tangular Irby ’92, and Cristine Cox ’11. Kevin O’Neill ’09, James Karr ’09, and Danielle Krajewski ’09.

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