new bryant facilities receive notable accolades for design! Bryant University’s Academic Innovation Center (AIC), which opened to rave reviews by students and faculty in September 2016, has been awarded the national Grand Prize for outstanding design and architecture in the College Planning and Management (CP&M) 17th Annual Education Design Showcase. “Good designs don’t just happen,” said CP&M editors. “They are based on exhaustive research and the study of best practices.”
“This prestigious award is a testament to Bryant's dedicated leadership and team of faculty, designers, engineers, and builders,” said Provost Glenn Sulmasy. “This trailblazing space sets the standard for educating and preparing successful, innovative leaders for generations to come.”
College Planning & Management is a leading publication for higher education’s top-level executive leadership and decision makers in facilities, security, technology, and business. “Bryant’s Academic The publication established the Showcase in 1999 as a Innovation Center is a vehicle for sharing innovative, yet practical, solutions in facility that redefines planning, design, and construction. the future of teaching and learning in higher Judging criteria for the Education Design Showcase includeducation,” said Bry- ed design, innovation, originality, creative solutions, susant President Ronald tainability, materials, visual aesthetics, and cost effectiveK. Machtley, in his ness. Bryant’s Academic Innovation Center stood out 21st year at Bryant. among impressive entries from Franklin Marshall College, “It is the result of a University of Michigan, and University of Tennessee. five-year innovative research-and-design- The Bulldog Strength and Conditioning Center was recthinking process, and ognized as a Facility of Merit by Athletic Busiwe are proud to see it ness Magazine in its 36th annual awards issue in October. receive this recogniAccording to the publication, facilities are evaluated on tion.” several criteria including functional planning, design, and site. The 48,000-squarefoot AIC is an entirely “Strength is beauty,” said one judge about the Bulldog new kind of facility Strength and Conditioning Center in the magazine. Bryant’s Academic Innovation Forum pictured for teaching and “Another judge lauded the modern facility’s stone, steel on the cover of CP&M’s 17th Annual Education learning. Designed by and glass detailing and its ability to ‘flex’ between an athDesign Showcase publication architects of EYP Ar- letic space and a formal events space.” chitecture and Engineering, the building serves as a learning lab to reimagine the opti- The Bulldog Strength and Conditioning Center, designed mal environment teaching. Gone are the rows of seats and lecture by Sasaki Associates and completed in September 2015, is days that have served higher education for centuries. Instead, flexi- a 10,600-square-foot state-of-the art facility that more ble spaces and a light-filled Innovation Forum within the AIC are than doubles the space where Bryant’s 550 studentdesigned for a wide variety of innovative teaching and learning athletes train, allowing entire teams to work out in one styles, developing leadership and design thinking skills through real- rotation. Weightlifting stations, workout areas, a nutrition world simulations, rapid prototyping, social entrepreneurship and station, and service learning projects, flipped class delivery, group work, and an indoor turf more. sprint area, all in one space, A committee of faculty members advised on the project. Bryant allow Bryant's University, the Faculty Building Committee, and EYP Architecture 22 NCAA and Engineering share this award with the full AIC project team Division including, Jacobs Engineering Group, Joe Casali Engineering, Sasaki I teams to Engineering, and Bond Construction. The project broke ground in train efficientMay 2015 and was completed just 16 months later for the first ly with optiBulldog Strength and Conditioning Center day of classes on Sept. 6 — on time and under budget. mal results. 4
Volume 17 Issue 1, WINter 2017 A Newsletter for Members of the Alumni-Admission Connection Volunteer Opportunity! AAC Phone Calling Campaign We are looking for AAC members to connect with admitted, prospective students in their area to provide information to help them make their final college decisions. We’ll send you information on about 10 students and ask you to call them between
March 5 and March 19, 2017. Then we ask you to return the call records to us. We’ll even give you a pre-paid envelope.
It’s easy to sign up! By February 24, email Mallory Rousseau (mrousse1@bryant.edu) and she will send you a link to the sign-up form.
The Social Corner SMITHFIELD, RI - Members of the Bryant Collegiate Entrepreneurs’ Organization (CEO) traveled to Tampa, FL in October to compete in the final round of the best national chapter.
Our dedicated alumni continue to play a huge role in helping us spread the word about Bryant and assist with various recruitment efforts throughout the year. When we reach out to AAC members to assist the Office of Admission, we are always so amazed and grateful for the many volunteers we receive. 2016 was no exception and we send our thanks to each of you! A large number of you always make it possible for Bryant to be in two places at once by representing your school at college fairs while our counselors are on the road elsewhere. Some of the best testimonies
from prospective students often include interactions with Bryant alumni, so for that we thank you! Jillian Adams ‘09 Kaitlyn Harvey ‘14 Michael Bennett ‘13 Coburn Childs ‘12 Veronica Eichmann ‘14 Katie Farrell ‘13 Anthony Franco ‘12 Kristen Fricione ‘08 Kaitlyn Klein ‘14 Jessica Kline ‘14 Chris Kolias ‘12
Jim Magee ‘88 Michael Motschwiller ‘88 Pratik Parikh ‘10 Samantha Richman ‘11 Gabby Rossi ‘12 Aliana Soto ‘04 Stephanie Sudol ‘10 Mitch Trek ‘09 Michelle Villa ‘13 Lexi Zafonte ‘16 Dawn Zittel ‘98
In addition, for every Bryant 101 information session, we like to have an alumnus speak briefly about their Bryant experience and how it has influenced their career and life after Bryant. Last fall the following AAC
members spoke to prospective students at each of these sessions: Paige Andrews ‘14 Aubrey Mable ‘14 Cam Burke ‘13 Again, we would like to extend our deepest gratitude for representing Bryant not only at formal events, but also in your everyday lives when you let people know of Bryant’s positive role in your life and career.
Want to learn more about Bryant Collegiate Entrepreneurs’ Organization (CEO)? Turn the page!
1
BRYANT CHAPTER OF CEO NAMED ONE OF NATION'S TOP THREE The Bryant Collegiate Entrepreneurs’ Organization has been named one of the nation's top three collegiate chapters. The honor was announced at CEO's national conference held recently in Tampa, FL. Bryant CEO, which has won the title of National Best Chapter six times in the last 10 years, qualified for the final round in October after submitting a video featuring its greatest accomplishments over the past year. More than 250 chapters were competing for top honors. In the final round, members from each of the three finalist chapters, including Bryant, had five to eight minutes to present information about why their organization deserved the award.
AAC Membership Know someone interested in joining AAC? Easy! - www.bryant.edu/aac We’ll make them a member before you can say - “Go Bulldogs!” -
“CEO has had a profound impact on both myself and this campus,” says Bryant CEO President Joshua Velez ’17. “Receiving the distinction of being one the best CEO chapters in the country is truly humbling, and only encourages our executive board team to raise the bar even higher. I’m pleased to see the CEO national leadership team sees the value that we bring to the University.” With more than 150 members, Bryant CEO sponsors several events every year, including: Two elevator pitch competitions; A regional entrepreneurship conference that draws approximately 200 college and university students; An “app-a-thon” in which students present detailed campus-centric concepts and designs for smart phone apps; Community service projects. "Bryant CEO has defined my career path and opened doors that I never knew possible,” says Velez. “Entrepreneurs have a knack for defying expectations, and making real change and real progress. That is what our chapter is all about.”
Ambassador Angle Jake Zimmer—This past month, Student Ambassador, Jake Zimmer '19 was named Changemaker Fellow by Social Enterprise Greenhouse, RI. Sophomore Jake Zimmer of Monroe, CT, is an advocate for entrepreneurial initiatives at Bryant. Changemaker Fellows selected from among Rhode Island’s 11 universities, and collaborate to connect student entrepreneurs with resources and opportunities. With support of the Rhode Island Commerce Corporation, they develop entrepreneurship programming, activities, and ideas at their respective schools. Each of the nine Fellows receives a $1,500 stipend for a year of service. Zimmer serves on the executive board of Bryant’s chapter of the Collegiate Entrepreneurs’ Organization (CEO) and is the director of the Bryant University Northeast Entrepreneurship Conference (BUNEEC), one of the largest entrepreneurship events in the region. His efforts bring successful entrepreneurs from all over the country to campus to provide inspiration and guidance to Bryant’s aspirChangemaker Fellow, Jake Zimmer, receiving his ing entrepreneurs and innovators. Zimmer is also a play-by-play announcer for Bryant’s award Division I athletic teams on NEC Front Row and is a member of the Sigma Chi fraternity. “I’m excited to be a Changemaker Fellow,” said Zimmer, a double major in Social Entrepreneurship and Management. “I want to inspire young entrepreneurs to realize that they can truly have a recognizable impact, not only in their community, but also worldwide.” Rhode Island Commerce Secretary Stefan Pryor recognizes that the Social Enterprise Greenhouse provides a valuable service to young, driven entrepreneurs in Rhode Island. "The Changemaker Fellowship cultivates exceptional students and recent graduates who have the potential to make a considerable impact on their local business communities and the state's workforce and economy,” he said. “Every dollar we can put toward connecting them with tools for success is a dollar well spent. We are very proud to help support Jake on his journey." 2
Don’t forget!
A SUMMER OF SCIENCE THANKS TO UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH PROJECTS Six Bryant students spent their summer immersed in projects ranging from studying nanoparticles that can cause brain tumors to exploring microbial communities in estuaries as part of the Rhode Island Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) program. This experience conducting methodical and intensified research breeds a deeper involvement in the science, and allows students to delve into expansive research projects. “This is truly graduate-level research” that not many undergraduates get to experience, says Associate Professor of Science and Technology Christopher Reid, Ph.D. The students presented their research to more than 400 faculty, students, and administrators from universities across Rhode Island on July 29, at the annual Rhode Island SURF Conference at University of Rhode Island.
The official site of Bryant Athletics is the place for news stories and videos, schedules and scores, rosters and stats, ticket information and more! www.bryantbulldogs.com
Once a bulldog, always a bulldog! Visit www.bryant.edu/alumni to get information, connect with +40,000 active alumni and to see how you can get involved with alumni events and programming on and off campus!
Alumni-Admission Connection The Character of Success Bryant University Office of Admission 1150 Douglas Pike Smithfield RI 02917
The Bryant Connection is published three times a year for the Alumni-Admission Connection members of Bryant University.
Phone: 401-232-6100 Toll Free: 800-622-7001 admission@bryant.edu
Layout and design is done by Alexa Stuto ‘17. Please send comments on this newsletter to the Managing Editor, Mallory Rousseau ‘11, Assistant Director of Admission for Events and Volunteers at mrousse1@bryant.edu.
The Bryant students who presented are: Ekta Chugh ’19, Alexandra Dickie ’17, Kathleen Gonzalez ’18, Kyle Mummau ’17, Colby Norris ’19, and Keyana Roohani ’17. Five of the six projects were funded by a grant from Rhode Island IDeA Network for Biomedical Research Excellence. Chugh’s research is being conducted under a grant received from the Rhode Island NSF Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research. Gonzalez calls the fellowship program "a great opportunity. We get to work one-on-one with the professor. I was unsure about working in a lab, but now I know I want to be a lab technician and do work that can help people.” "Coming into Bryant, I was very intimidated when it came to lab work and research," says Roohani. "But Professor Reid convinced me to give it a shot Ekta Chugh presenting her research and I fell in love with it. It’s very hands-on and you learn by trial and error." Roohani has presented at the conference each of the last three years, and hopes to obtain a doctorate and become a veterinarian. 3
BRYANT CHAPTER OF CEO NAMED ONE OF NATION'S TOP THREE The Bryant Collegiate Entrepreneurs’ Organization has been named one of the nation's top three collegiate chapters. The honor was announced at CEO's national conference held recently in Tampa, FL. Bryant CEO, which has won the title of National Best Chapter six times in the last 10 years, qualified for the final round in October after submitting a video featuring its greatest accomplishments over the past year. More than 250 chapters were competing for top honors. In the final round, members from each of the three finalist chapters, including Bryant, had five to eight minutes to present information about why their organization deserved the award.
AAC Membership Know someone interested in joining AAC? Easy! - www.bryant.edu/aac We’ll make them a member before you can say - “Go Bulldogs!” -
“CEO has had a profound impact on both myself and this campus,” says Bryant CEO President Joshua Velez ’17. “Receiving the distinction of being one the best CEO chapters in the country is truly humbling, and only encourages our executive board team to raise the bar even higher. I’m pleased to see the CEO national leadership team sees the value that we bring to the University.” With more than 150 members, Bryant CEO sponsors several events every year, including: Two elevator pitch competitions; A regional entrepreneurship conference that draws approximately 200 college and university students; An “app-a-thon” in which students present detailed campus-centric concepts and designs for smart phone apps; Community service projects. "Bryant CEO has defined my career path and opened doors that I never knew possible,” says Velez. “Entrepreneurs have a knack for defying expectations, and making real change and real progress. That is what our chapter is all about.”
Ambassador Angle Jake Zimmer—This past month, Student Ambassador, Jake Zimmer '19 was named Changemaker Fellow by Social Enterprise Greenhouse, RI. Sophomore Jake Zimmer of Monroe, CT, is an advocate for entrepreneurial initiatives at Bryant. Changemaker Fellows selected from among Rhode Island’s 11 universities, and collaborate to connect student entrepreneurs with resources and opportunities. With support of the Rhode Island Commerce Corporation, they develop entrepreneurship programming, activities, and ideas at their respective schools. Each of the nine Fellows receives a $1,500 stipend for a year of service. Zimmer serves on the executive board of Bryant’s chapter of the Collegiate Entrepreneurs’ Organization (CEO) and is the director of the Bryant University Northeast Entrepreneurship Conference (BUNEEC), one of the largest entrepreneurship events in the region. His efforts bring successful entrepreneurs from all over the country to campus to provide inspiration and guidance to Bryant’s aspirChangemaker Fellow, Jake Zimmer, receiving his ing entrepreneurs and innovators. Zimmer is also a play-by-play announcer for Bryant’s award Division I athletic teams on NEC Front Row and is a member of the Sigma Chi fraternity. “I’m excited to be a Changemaker Fellow,” said Zimmer, a double major in Social Entrepreneurship and Management. “I want to inspire young entrepreneurs to realize that they can truly have a recognizable impact, not only in their community, but also worldwide.” Rhode Island Commerce Secretary Stefan Pryor recognizes that the Social Enterprise Greenhouse provides a valuable service to young, driven entrepreneurs in Rhode Island. "The Changemaker Fellowship cultivates exceptional students and recent graduates who have the potential to make a considerable impact on their local business communities and the state's workforce and economy,” he said. “Every dollar we can put toward connecting them with tools for success is a dollar well spent. We are very proud to help support Jake on his journey." 2
Don’t forget!
A SUMMER OF SCIENCE THANKS TO UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH PROJECTS Six Bryant students spent their summer immersed in projects ranging from studying nanoparticles that can cause brain tumors to exploring microbial communities in estuaries as part of the Rhode Island Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) program. This experience conducting methodical and intensified research breeds a deeper involvement in the science, and allows students to delve into expansive research projects. “This is truly graduate-level research” that not many undergraduates get to experience, says Associate Professor of Science and Technology Christopher Reid, Ph.D. The students presented their research to more than 400 faculty, students, and administrators from universities across Rhode Island on July 29, at the annual Rhode Island SURF Conference at University of Rhode Island.
The official site of Bryant Athletics is the place for news stories and videos, schedules and scores, rosters and stats, ticket information and more! www.bryantbulldogs.com
Once a bulldog, always a bulldog! Visit www.bryant.edu/alumni to get information, connect with +40,000 active alumni and to see how you can get involved with alumni events and programming on and off campus!
Alumni-Admission Connection The Character of Success Bryant University Office of Admission 1150 Douglas Pike Smithfield RI 02917
The Bryant Connection is published three times a year for the Alumni-Admission Connection members of Bryant University.
Phone: 401-232-6100 Toll Free: 800-622-7001 admission@bryant.edu
Layout and design is done by Alexa Stuto ‘17. Please send comments on this newsletter to the Managing Editor, Mallory Rousseau ‘11, Assistant Director of Admission for Events and Volunteers at mrousse1@bryant.edu.
The Bryant students who presented are: Ekta Chugh ’19, Alexandra Dickie ’17, Kathleen Gonzalez ’18, Kyle Mummau ’17, Colby Norris ’19, and Keyana Roohani ’17. Five of the six projects were funded by a grant from Rhode Island IDeA Network for Biomedical Research Excellence. Chugh’s research is being conducted under a grant received from the Rhode Island NSF Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research. Gonzalez calls the fellowship program "a great opportunity. We get to work one-on-one with the professor. I was unsure about working in a lab, but now I know I want to be a lab technician and do work that can help people.” "Coming into Bryant, I was very intimidated when it came to lab work and research," says Roohani. "But Professor Reid convinced me to give it a shot Ekta Chugh presenting her research and I fell in love with it. It’s very hands-on and you learn by trial and error." Roohani has presented at the conference each of the last three years, and hopes to obtain a doctorate and become a veterinarian. 3
new bryant facilities receive notable accolades for design! Bryant University’s Academic Innovation Center (AIC), which opened to rave reviews by students and faculty in September 2016, has been awarded the national Grand Prize for outstanding design and architecture in the College Planning and Management (CP&M) 17th Annual Education Design Showcase. “Good designs don’t just happen,” said CP&M editors. “They are based on exhaustive research and the study of best practices.”
“This prestigious award is a testament to Bryant's dedicated leadership and team of faculty, designers, engineers, and builders,” said Provost Glenn Sulmasy. “This trailblazing space sets the standard for educating and preparing successful, innovative leaders for generations to come.”
College Planning & Management is a leading publication for higher education’s top-level executive leadership and decision makers in facilities, security, technology, and business. “Bryant’s Academic The publication established the Showcase in 1999 as a Innovation Center is a vehicle for sharing innovative, yet practical, solutions in facility that redefines planning, design, and construction. the future of teaching and learning in higher Judging criteria for the Education Design Showcase includeducation,” said Bry- ed design, innovation, originality, creative solutions, susant President Ronald tainability, materials, visual aesthetics, and cost effectiveK. Machtley, in his ness. Bryant’s Academic Innovation Center stood out 21st year at Bryant. among impressive entries from Franklin Marshall College, “It is the result of a University of Michigan, and University of Tennessee. five-year innovative research-and-design- The Bulldog Strength and Conditioning Center was recthinking process, and ognized as a Facility of Merit by Athletic Busiwe are proud to see it ness Magazine in its 36th annual awards issue in October. receive this recogniAccording to the publication, facilities are evaluated on tion.” several criteria including functional planning, design, and site. The 48,000-squarefoot AIC is an entirely “Strength is beauty,” said one judge about the Bulldog new kind of facility Strength and Conditioning Center in the magazine. Bryant’s Academic Innovation Forum pictured for teaching and “Another judge lauded the modern facility’s stone, steel on the cover of CP&M’s 17th Annual Education learning. Designed by and glass detailing and its ability to ‘flex’ between an athDesign Showcase publication architects of EYP Ar- letic space and a formal events space.” chitecture and Engineering, the building serves as a learning lab to reimagine the opti- The Bulldog Strength and Conditioning Center, designed mal environment teaching. Gone are the rows of seats and lecture by Sasaki Associates and completed in September 2015, is days that have served higher education for centuries. Instead, flexi- a 10,600-square-foot state-of-the art facility that more ble spaces and a light-filled Innovation Forum within the AIC are than doubles the space where Bryant’s 550 studentdesigned for a wide variety of innovative teaching and learning athletes train, allowing entire teams to work out in one styles, developing leadership and design thinking skills through real- rotation. Weightlifting stations, workout areas, a nutrition world simulations, rapid prototyping, social entrepreneurship and station, and service learning projects, flipped class delivery, group work, and an indoor turf more. sprint area, all in one space, A committee of faculty members advised on the project. Bryant allow Bryant's University, the Faculty Building Committee, and EYP Architecture 22 NCAA and Engineering share this award with the full AIC project team Division including, Jacobs Engineering Group, Joe Casali Engineering, Sasaki I teams to Engineering, and Bond Construction. The project broke ground in train efficientMay 2015 and was completed just 16 months later for the first ly with optiBulldog Strength and Conditioning Center day of classes on Sept. 6 — on time and under budget. mal results. 4
Volume 17 Issue 1, WINter 2017 A Newsletter for Members of the Alumni-Admission Connection Volunteer Opportunity! AAC Phone Calling Campaign We are looking for AAC members to connect with admitted, prospective students in their area to provide information to help them make their final college decisions. We’ll send you information on about 10 students and ask you to call them between
March 5 and March 19, 2017. Then we ask you to return the call records to us. We’ll even give you a pre-paid envelope.
It’s easy to sign up! By February 24, email Mallory Rousseau (mrousse1@bryant.edu) and she will send you a link to the sign-up form.
The Social Corner SMITHFIELD, RI - Members of the Bryant Collegiate Entrepreneurs’ Organization (CEO) traveled to Tampa, FL in October to compete in the final round of the best national chapter.
Our dedicated alumni continue to play a huge role in helping us spread the word about Bryant and assist with various recruitment efforts throughout the year. When we reach out to AAC members to assist the Office of Admission, we are always so amazed and grateful for the many volunteers we receive. 2016 was no exception and we send our thanks to each of you! A large number of you always make it possible for Bryant to be in two places at once by representing your school at college fairs while our counselors are on the road elsewhere. Some of the best testimonies
from prospective students often include interactions with Bryant alumni, so for that we thank you! Jillian Adams ‘09 Kaitlyn Harvey ‘14 Michael Bennett ‘13 Coburn Childs ‘12 Veronica Eichmann ‘14 Katie Farrell ‘13 Anthony Franco ‘12 Kristen Fricione ‘08 Kaitlyn Klein ‘14 Jessica Kline ‘14 Chris Kolias ‘12
Jim Magee ‘88 Michael Motschwiller ‘88 Pratik Parikh ‘10 Samantha Richman ‘11 Gabby Rossi ‘12 Aliana Soto ‘04 Stephanie Sudol ‘10 Mitch Trek ‘09 Michelle Villa ‘13 Lexi Zafonte ‘16 Dawn Zittel ‘98
In addition, for every Bryant 101 information session, we like to have an alumnus speak briefly about their Bryant experience and how it has influenced their career and life after Bryant. Last fall the following AAC
members spoke to prospective students at each of these sessions: Paige Andrews ‘14 Aubrey Mable ‘14 Cam Burke ‘13 Again, we would like to extend our deepest gratitude for representing Bryant not only at formal events, but also in your everyday lives when you let people know of Bryant’s positive role in your life and career.
Want to learn more about Bryant Collegiate Entrepreneurs’ Organization (CEO)? Turn the page!
1