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to my questions through the combination of his cross-disciplinary research and a long list of professional contacts,” she says. “He continually pushes me to find the answer myself and although this sometimes frustrates me, it has helped me develop into a self-reliant powerhouse in the laboratory.” During July and August of 2009, Witkowski traveled to China with Professors Yang, Gaytha Langlois, and Qin Leng. They journeyed nearly 2,000 miles in a caravan of scientists, exploring different archeological sites. Witkowski collected several hundred plant and soil samples throughout Inner Mongolia – samples that she analyzed this summer. Witkowski is the leading author of a research paper titled “Molecular Preservation of Three-Dimensionally Preserved Cenozoic Fossil Conifers at High Latitudes,” which is co-authored with Professors Hong Yang and Qin Leng as well as collaborators from MIT and Yale University. This paper has been accepted by the Annual Meeting of the Geological Society of America, one of the largest gatherings of professional geologists around the world. Witkowski will present the paper at the meeting this month in Denver, Colorado. “It is very important to present the latest findings to the scientific community and receive their feedback,” says Yang. “At Bryant, we feel that this should be a part of the college experience for science majors.
“It is rare for an undergraduate student to present a paper in front of leading scientists in the field, but Cait should have the confidence to deliver it – she performed the experiment and obtained very interesting results that the scientific community will be eager to learn.” When she was first looking at colleges, Bryant was the 19th campus Witkowski visited – and it felt right, she says. Then, at an Open House event, she spoke with Professor John Dietrich about global studies. “This man took two hours out of his life to describe every topic and every application of global studies – he was genuinely interested in me and has supported me to this day,” she says. “The rest of my visit also reflected this incredible faculty compassion. Once at Bryant, this attitude didn’t change – I’m in my senior year and the faculty still impresses me.” Witkowski plans to apply to a doctorate program in geology, with a focus on climate change and geochemical impacts. She’s confident about the skills and knowledge she’s gained and the impressive research she has published in collaboration with science department faculty, whom she refers to as “family.” She aspires to be a professor so she can work with students and continue with her research. “I can’t even count the opportunities I’ve had thanks to Bryant,” she says. “I have been so excited and proud to take part in the NASA grant and to travel with scientists through Inner Mongolia. “No one could be more proud of me than my mom though – as she will tell anyone who will listen!”
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constitution in the soil and the molecular preservation of plant fossils. “There was never a moment’s rest,” she says, “but I still love it!” Still – because Witkowski has been working on the NASA grant for two years and has logged in nearly 1,600 hours of lab work. The senior environmental science major conducted her research under the direction of Professor of Science and Technology Hong Yang, the Dr. Charles J. Smiley Chair for the Confucius Institute at Bryant. “Dr. Yang is the most knowledgeable and well-connected scientist I know, and he’ll always have the answer
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Buell had joined numerous organizations including Tri Sigma sorority, the Communication Society, and the Collegiate Entrepreneurs’ Organization. She served as an assistant in the office of Bryant President Ronald K. Machtley, traveled to London and Paris as part of the Sophomore International Experience, and held a marketing internship with Rachael Ray Magazine. The final interview at Nickelodeon was not at all what Buell expected, she admits. She was prepared to talk about advertising, but her soon-to-beboss wanted to hear about the Alternative Spring Break rebuilding New Orleans that she took part in. They discussed how critical it was that Nick focus on educating youth, why it was important to make a difference in society, and ways to identify socially responsible clients for Nickelodeon. When it came time to talk about making a difference, Buell could walk the talk. She had volunteered for causes such as St. Jude’s Hospital, Relay for Life, 5k walks for breast cancer research, Bryant Helps, and a food pantry. The list goes
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on and on – yadda, yadda, as she would say. Her efforts were recognized with a Women’s Center Herstory Award. At Commencement, she received the Phi Kappa Tau Brotherhood Award, a leadership recognition she cherishes because she was selected by her peers. She remembers the very first time she visited Bryant – the 10th college trip in a month. She sat with her dad in the Bello Center early on a rainy Saturday morning, and a feeling came over her: being engaged. “I listened to President Machtley speak candidly about the University and the students he thinks of as family,” she says. “The campus was gorgeous, despite the rain, and everyone was so friendly. I knew it was where I belonged. “I’m really thankful for all the opportunities I had as an undergraduate,” she says. “Most importantly, though, Bryant taught me how to manage the obstacles in front of me. Today, I am living my dream and am the happiest I have ever been. Thank you Bryant!”
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Madan Annavarjula
Bryant offers more than 80 areas of study to students in the College of Arts and Sciences and the College of Business. Bryant has added the following options:
We asked Professor Annavarjula to complete a number of sentences for Bryant 360. We’re pretty sure you won’t find any of this information in his “curriculum vitae.”
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othing is more important to me than my students,” says Professor Annavarjula. The energy and enthusiasm that he brings to the classroom is one reason he was honored with an “Excellence in Teaching” award in May. Annavarjula, who holds a Ph.D. in International Business from the Fox School of Business, Temple University, joined Bryant in 2006, attracted by the opportunity to help build the International Business program. Eighty students have graduated from the program in the last three years.
Amy Angeloni (Enfield, CT), who majored in both management and marketing, is teaching in Detroit, MI, through Teach for America. She was a member of the Center for Student Involvement’s Leadership Development Program and the Bryant chapter of Colleges Against Cancer.
In my spare time, I work in my garden, watch
cricket games on TV, and cook Indian food. The music I listen to most is New Age on my XM radio. My students would say that I’m passionate about international business.
Actuarial mathematics major Eric Higgins (Leicester, MA) was commissioned as a second lieutenant in the United States Army during Commencement exercises in May. He will be deployed to Afghanistan in March.
If I wasn’t teaching, I would be very sad because teaching makes me very happy! I was attracted to Bryant because of the opportunity to build a world-class IB program. I think our students are motivated (I am sure our BSIB students are!) and involved in lots of on-campus activities.
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Leticia Santana Mora ’12 (La Romana, Dominican Republic), offers the following: “Ask yourself, ‘Can I see myself living here?’ If a smile comes as a response, then you're headed in the right direction.” “Think about what you want, what you're passionate about, and what you love,” says Ashley Hicks ’12 (Scituate, RI). “Find a place that gives you those things and more, and you've got the right place.” Joshua Balance ’12 (Hampton, NH), advises that students should be very active in their own college process – and should not have their parents do all the talking. “You should be asking questions on tours, researching schools and coming up with lists that rate the things you like and dislike about each college,” he says. “Educate yourself about what each university offers,” says Bianca Matarese ’13 (North Providence, RI). “Then take tours and think about where you could picture yourself as a student. That is most important because the university you choose is not just going to be your school – it’s going to be your home.” Jordan Brown ’12 (Kingston, Jamaica) shares the following: “When you find a campus where you are not just a statistic, that is beautifully laid out and tended to, has such warm individuals who become lifelong friends, a professional atmosphere and professors with real-life experience, complete technological incorporation, and an international and cultural perspective – one that is as dedicated to the success of their students like Bryant is – then you know it is the one.”
Honors program graduate Christopher Lussier (Spencer, MA), who majored in international business with double concentrations in finance and management, is a district manager trainee with the German-based supermarket chain Aldi. Within a few years, he hopes to work in Europe or Australia.
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Communication major Linsey Morse (Dartmouth, MA) is enrolled in Fairfield University’s Master of Fine Arts program in poetry writing. She served as student editor of the Bryant Literary Review, an international magazine of poetry and fiction that is published annually. Finance major Jeffrey Steacie (Bellingham, MA) is in the Future Leaders Program at Hanover Insurance. He was treasurer of the Bryant chapter of Students In Free Enterprise (SIFE) and competed in the prestigious B-School Beanpot Case Competition, in which the Bryant team placed second. Marketing major Daniel Trapani (Floral Park, NY) is pursuing a master’s degree in human development and family studies at the University of Rhode Island. He is also serving as a graduate assistant hall director, responsible for two residence halls with 300 students and 12 resident assistants.
Offered by the College of Arts and Sciences, the BS with a major in Biology provides students with a basic understanding of the breadth of the biological sciences, the development of hands-on laboratory skills, and opportunities for a structured laboratory or field research project. The new program is designed to meet the science requirements for admission to medical, dental, and other professional schools specializing in the health and biomedical sciences, as well as prepare students for positions in a variety of professional research-oriented, biological specialties.
Concentrations in Entrepreneurship, Accounting Bryant’s Bachelor of Science in International Business (BSIB) program is one of the few in the country that offers concentrations in business functions. As a result, students have broad exposure to international business and a deep understanding of a particular field of business. This year, the College of Business added Entrepreneurship and Accounting to the concentration offerings for the BSIB degree, expanding opportunities for graduates from this distinctive program. (Other BSIB concentrations are Computer Information Systems, Finance, Management, and Marketing.)
Concentration in Human Resource Management Human resource managers have the unique responsibility of engaging a talented work force for the success of a business, whether small or large, corporate or nonprofit. The Bachelor of Science in Business Administration concentration in Human Resource Management, offered by the College of Business, will prepare graduates to identify staffing needs, recruit and train the best employees or independent contractors across the globe to fill these needs, and maintain high performance and job satisfaction within the work force. There were also a number of new minors and other areas of study added to the curriculum this fall, including a Film Studies Minor.
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Finding the right fit ow that you’ve entered your senior year of high school, you’ve probably been asked over and over again, “Where do you want to go to college?” It is starting to stress you out because it’s a huge decision, the biggest one you’ve ever had to make, and even with the support of family and friends, you know it’s really all up to you. So how do you decide what college or university is the right fit? Maybe a little advice will help – from some Bryant students who were in your shoes not too long ago. “Picking a college is all about the feel of the school,” says Katarzyna “Kate” Rokos ’12 (North Andover, MA). “You need to see yourself there – walking to class, eating in the dining hall, and meeting with fellow students and professors.” Joelle Sopariwala ’12 (Old Saybrook, CT) agrees. “Many of the colleges I visited offered similar classes, clubs, and housing and dining options, but Bryant had a unique atmosphere,” she says. “While strolling through its beautiful campus, the students and staff would smile and say hello; it gave me a feeling of comfort and a sense of belonging.” Steven Alibrandi ’11 (Braintree, MA) feels that choosing the right college is completely manageable when students remain organized and have a general sense of what it is they are looking for in a school. “It is important to take a tour, see the campus, and make every effort to get to know some students and experience campus life firsthand,” he says.
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Eloma Johnson ’12 Marketing Franklin, MA
Yeawoma Johnson ’13 Marketing Franklin, MA
Alissa Foley ’10 Literary and Cultural Studies Atkinson, NH
Nearly 40 executives from Campbell’s Soup learned about the power of social media from a group of Bryant students that included Hannah Dalke, a member of the University’s chapter of Students In Free Enterprise (SIFE). The reverse mentorship program was part of SIFE USA’s “Top to Future-Top” forums that bring together high-level executives from SIFE partner companies and top SIFE students for networking and relationship-building opportunities. “I use social networking sites on a daily basis,” she says. “I believe the most successful businesses today utilize social media to attract customers.” Dalke’s sister, Heather ’10, who was SIFE chapter president last year, is a Bryant graduate student.
The sixth PricewaterhouseCooopers Accounting Careers Leadership Institute (PwCACLI) held at Bryant this summer introduced multicultural high school students to the Bryant experience and careers in accounting. Eloma Johnson knows how much of an impact this can have. Before his senior year of high school, he took part in a similar program at Bryant. By the end of the week, it became his first choice college. This year, he applied to be a PwCACLI counselor so he could show students the limitless opportunities that await them in college and their careers. Johnson is a linebacker on the football team. His sister, Yeawoma (see next profile) is a sophomore.
Yeawoma Johnson wanted to become an Orientation Leader (OL) because of her positive experience taking part in the program last year. “I felt welcomed, made several friends, and really enjoyed my time on campus,” she says. As an OL this year, she wanted to impart that same feeling to students from the Class of 2014. Orientation served as a springboard for Johnson’s successful first year, which included playing varsity field hockey and lacrosse, earning a spot on the Northeast Conference Academic Honor Roll, and being active on campus as a student ambassador and a member of the Multicultural Student Union.
Alissa Foley received The Literary and Cultural Studies Award at Commencement in May. She parlayed an internship at Providence Business News, Rhode Island’s top business publication, into a full-time position as an editorial assistant. Foley was a copy editor for The Archway, Bryant’s student newspaper, and was named 2010 Staff Member of the Year. She was a Student Service Leader in Bryant’s Community Service Office and helped to launch a community service database. She participated in an Alternative Spring Break, traveled abroad as part of the Sophomore International Experience, and completed a practicum at the Worcester Art Museum.
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Bryant offers more than 80 areas of study to students in the College of Arts and Sciences and the College of Business. Bryant has added the following options:
We asked Professor Annavarjula to complete a number of sentences for Bryant 360. We’re pretty sure you won’t find any of this information in his “curriculum vitae.”
Associate Professor of Management Program Coordinator, International Business
Biology Major
When I was in high school, I wanted to be a professional singer.
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othing is more important to me than my students,” says Professor Annavarjula. The energy and enthusiasm that he brings to the classroom is one reason he was honored with an “Excellence in Teaching” award in May. Annavarjula, who holds a Ph.D. in International Business from the Fox School of Business, Temple University, joined Bryant in 2006, attracted by the opportunity to help build the International Business program. Eighty students have graduated from the program in the last three years.
Amy Angeloni (Enfield, CT), who majored in both management and marketing, is teaching in Detroit, MI, through Teach for America. She was a member of the Center for Student Involvement’s Leadership Development Program and the Bryant chapter of Colleges Against Cancer.
In my spare time, I work in my garden, watch
cricket games on TV, and cook Indian food. The music I listen to most is New Age on my XM radio. My students would say that I’m passionate about international business.
Actuarial mathematics major Eric Higgins (Leicester, MA) was commissioned as a second lieutenant in the United States Army during Commencement exercises in May. He will be deployed to Afghanistan in March.
If I wasn’t teaching, I would be very sad because teaching makes me very happy! I was attracted to Bryant because of the opportunity to build a world-class IB program. I think our students are motivated (I am sure our BSIB students are!) and involved in lots of on-campus activities.
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Leticia Santana Mora ’12 (La Romana, Dominican Republic), offers the following: “Ask yourself, ‘Can I see myself living here?’ If a smile comes as a response, then you're headed in the right direction.” “Think about what you want, what you're passionate about, and what you love,” says Ashley Hicks ’12 (Scituate, RI). “Find a place that gives you those things and more, and you've got the right place.” Joshua Balance ’12 (Hampton, NH), advises that students should be very active in their own college process – and should not have their parents do all the talking. “You should be asking questions on tours, researching schools and coming up with lists that rate the things you like and dislike about each college,” he says. “Educate yourself about what each university offers,” says Bianca Matarese ’13 (North Providence, RI). “Then take tours and think about where you could picture yourself as a student. That is most important because the university you choose is not just going to be your school – it’s going to be your home.” Jordan Brown ’12 (Kingston, Jamaica) shares the following: “When you find a campus where you are not just a statistic, that is beautifully laid out and tended to, has such warm individuals who become lifelong friends, a professional atmosphere and professors with real-life experience, complete technological incorporation, and an international and cultural perspective – one that is as dedicated to the success of their students like Bryant is – then you know it is the one.”
Honors program graduate Christopher Lussier (Spencer, MA), who majored in international business with double concentrations in finance and management, is a district manager trainee with the German-based supermarket chain Aldi. Within a few years, he hopes to work in Europe or Australia.
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Communication major Linsey Morse (Dartmouth, MA) is enrolled in Fairfield University’s Master of Fine Arts program in poetry writing. She served as student editor of the Bryant Literary Review, an international magazine of poetry and fiction that is published annually. Finance major Jeffrey Steacie (Bellingham, MA) is in the Future Leaders Program at Hanover Insurance. He was treasurer of the Bryant chapter of Students In Free Enterprise (SIFE) and competed in the prestigious B-School Beanpot Case Competition, in which the Bryant team placed second. Marketing major Daniel Trapani (Floral Park, NY) is pursuing a master’s degree in human development and family studies at the University of Rhode Island. He is also serving as a graduate assistant hall director, responsible for two residence halls with 300 students and 12 resident assistants.
Offered by the College of Arts and Sciences, the BS with a major in Biology provides students with a basic understanding of the breadth of the biological sciences, the development of hands-on laboratory skills, and opportunities for a structured laboratory or field research project. The new program is designed to meet the science requirements for admission to medical, dental, and other professional schools specializing in the health and biomedical sciences, as well as prepare students for positions in a variety of professional research-oriented, biological specialties.
Concentrations in Entrepreneurship, Accounting Bryant’s Bachelor of Science in International Business (BSIB) program is one of the few in the country that offers concentrations in business functions. As a result, students have broad exposure to international business and a deep understanding of a particular field of business. This year, the College of Business added Entrepreneurship and Accounting to the concentration offerings for the BSIB degree, expanding opportunities for graduates from this distinctive program. (Other BSIB concentrations are Computer Information Systems, Finance, Management, and Marketing.)
Concentration in Human Resource Management Human resource managers have the unique responsibility of engaging a talented work force for the success of a business, whether small or large, corporate or nonprofit. The Bachelor of Science in Business Administration concentration in Human Resource Management, offered by the College of Business, will prepare graduates to identify staffing needs, recruit and train the best employees or independent contractors across the globe to fill these needs, and maintain high performance and job satisfaction within the work force. There were also a number of new minors and other areas of study added to the curriculum this fall, including a Film Studies Minor.
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Finding the right fit ow that you’ve entered your senior year of high school, you’ve probably been asked over and over again, “Where do you want to go to college?” It is starting to stress you out because it’s a huge decision, the biggest one you’ve ever had to make, and even with the support of family and friends, you know it’s really all up to you. So how do you decide what college or university is the right fit? Maybe a little advice will help – from some Bryant students who were in your shoes not too long ago. “Picking a college is all about the feel of the school,” says Katarzyna “Kate” Rokos ’12 (North Andover, MA). “You need to see yourself there – walking to class, eating in the dining hall, and meeting with fellow students and professors.” Joelle Sopariwala ’12 (Old Saybrook, CT) agrees. “Many of the colleges I visited offered similar classes, clubs, and housing and dining options, but Bryant had a unique atmosphere,” she says. “While strolling through its beautiful campus, the students and staff would smile and say hello; it gave me a feeling of comfort and a sense of belonging.” Steven Alibrandi ’11 (Braintree, MA) feels that choosing the right college is completely manageable when students remain organized and have a general sense of what it is they are looking for in a school. “It is important to take a tour, see the campus, and make every effort to get to know some students and experience campus life firsthand,” he says.
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“It’s ok to ask for help when you need to. This includes doing laundry.” ANGELA MARCHIO ’11, MANAGEMENT MIDDLETOWN, CT
Hannah Dalke ’13 International Business Shrewsbury, MA
Eloma Johnson ’12 Marketing Franklin, MA
Yeawoma Johnson ’13 Marketing Franklin, MA
Alissa Foley ’10 Literary and Cultural Studies Atkinson, NH
Nearly 40 executives from Campbell’s Soup learned about the power of social media from a group of Bryant students that included Hannah Dalke, a member of the University’s chapter of Students In Free Enterprise (SIFE). The reverse mentorship program was part of SIFE USA’s “Top to Future-Top” forums that bring together high-level executives from SIFE partner companies and top SIFE students for networking and relationship-building opportunities. “I use social networking sites on a daily basis,” she says. “I believe the most successful businesses today utilize social media to attract customers.” Dalke’s sister, Heather ’10, who was SIFE chapter president last year, is a Bryant graduate student.
The sixth PricewaterhouseCooopers Accounting Careers Leadership Institute (PwCACLI) held at Bryant this summer introduced multicultural high school students to the Bryant experience and careers in accounting. Eloma Johnson knows how much of an impact this can have. Before his senior year of high school, he took part in a similar program at Bryant. By the end of the week, it became his first choice college. This year, he applied to be a PwCACLI counselor so he could show students the limitless opportunities that await them in college and their careers. Johnson is a linebacker on the football team. His sister, Yeawoma (see next profile) is a sophomore.
Yeawoma Johnson wanted to become an Orientation Leader (OL) because of her positive experience taking part in the program last year. “I felt welcomed, made several friends, and really enjoyed my time on campus,” she says. As an OL this year, she wanted to impart that same feeling to students from the Class of 2014. Orientation served as a springboard for Johnson’s successful first year, which included playing varsity field hockey and lacrosse, earning a spot on the Northeast Conference Academic Honor Roll, and being active on campus as a student ambassador and a member of the Multicultural Student Union.
Alissa Foley received The Literary and Cultural Studies Award at Commencement in May. She parlayed an internship at Providence Business News, Rhode Island’s top business publication, into a full-time position as an editorial assistant. Foley was a copy editor for The Archway, Bryant’s student newspaper, and was named 2010 Staff Member of the Year. She was a Student Service Leader in Bryant’s Community Service Office and helped to launch a community service database. She participated in an Alternative Spring Break, traveled abroad as part of the Sophomore International Experience, and completed a practicum at the Worcester Art Museum.
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fter one of the most impressive careers in Bryant men’s lacrosse history, Andrew Hennessey ’09, ’10 MBA (Wading River, NY), who served as captain in his senior year, will be playing as a professional, selected by the Denver Outlaws, the 11th overall pick in the 2010 Major League Lacrosse (MLL) draft. A second-round choice and third overall pick for the Outlaws, Hennessey, a faceoff specialist, fills a big hole for Denver. Capping an extraordinary career in 2010, Hennessey left Bryant as the program’s all-time leader in faceoff winning percentage with a .684 success rate (824-of-1204) after leading the Division I ranks in the category each of the last two seasons. He owns four of the top-5 spots in the Bulldog record books for single-season faceoff winning percentage, and ranks second in Bryant men’s lacrosse history with 345 career ground balls and a pair of 100-plus ground ball seasons. Hennessey’s selection marks the Bryant lacrosse program’s secondconsecutive year with an MLL draftee, after 2009 captain Zack Greer ’09 MBA was selected third overall by the Long Island Lizards. Hennessey also becomes the sixth Bryant athlete to be drafted into the professional ranks of his respective sport, joining Greer and a quartet of baseball players (Pat McKenna, 2009, Detroit Tigers; Doug Johnson, 2002, Colorado Rockies; Glenn Tatro, 1991, Baltimore Orioles; and Keith MacWhorter, 1976, Los Angeles Dodgers.
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91 TRANSFER STUDENTS Bryant track coach competes at European championships Men’s and Women’s Cross Country/ Track & Field Coach Stephanie Reilly recently represented Ireland at the European Athletics Championships in Barcelona, Spain, where she competed in the 3,000-meter steeplechase. A three-time Irish National Champion and former collegiate standout at Providence College, Reilly ran an excellent race, finishing 10th in her heat at the championships.
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3. Alan Greenspan, chairman of the Federal Reserve from 1987-2006, received an honorary degree in 1988.
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magine landing a summer internship with the legendary Boston Celtics organization. Now think about reporting to work on Day 1, which just happens to coincide with Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals in the NBA playoffs. Oh, and the Celtics are leading the series 3-0 against Orlando. How excited would you be? Brittany Glenn ’11 (Easthampton, MA) can tell you firsthand. Her first day was 16 hours long, but it was an amazing experience she will never forget. “Having the opportunity to be on the court for the pregame introductions was seriously unbelievable,” she says. “I was so overwhelmed with excitement it was difficult to keep my composure.” Glenn worked with the game operations director to coordinate sideline activities during the playoffs and finals. Over the course of the summer, she organized and implemented the Celtics dancer tryouts and assisted with a variety
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of projects and events, interacting with some extremely notable individuals. She accompanied Lucky, the team mascot, and some of the dancers when they appeared on “The Today Show.” One of her favorite experiences was working shoulder-to-shoulder – well, side-byside – with 6’ 9” forward Brian Scalabrine during a Feed the Children event. The marketing student first learned about the internship opportunity through a friend, Pat Walcek, a 2009 Bryant alumnus who is currently an account executive with the Celtics. When Glenn got the call for an interview, she was ready. “I worked with the Amica Center for Career Education on my resume and got some great tips for a successful interview,” she says, “but my Bryant education gave me the confidence to enter a well-established franchise knowing I was capable of handling any situation that arose,” she says.
“Having the opportunity to be on the court for the Boston Celtics pregame introductions was seriously unbelievable.” BRITTANY GLENN ’11 EASTHAMPTON, MA
In addition to a 3.5 GPA in her major, Glenn brought plenty of relevant work experience and a great work ethic to the Celtics organization. At Bryant, she has served as a marketing intern in the athletic department since 2009 and as a trainer and manager for the Bryant Fitness Center. In addition to a full academic course load, she dedicates countless hours each week to field hockey, where she’s been a starting defender since 2007. Glenn’s career goal is to work for a major Division I athletic department or professional sports team in either marketing or game operations. She’s confident she’ll have all the skills she needs to make it into the big leagues. “I knew Bryant was the school for me as soon as I walked on the campus,
but I am just beginning to understand what my education really means,” she says. “It’s not just about having a degree – it’s really about the value others place on it. From my experience thus far, a Bryant education is proving extremely valuable.”
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fter one of the most impressive careers in Bryant men’s lacrosse history, Andrew Hennessey ’09, ’10 MBA (Wading River, NY), who served as captain in his senior year, will be playing as a professional, selected by the Denver Outlaws, the 11th overall pick in the 2010 Major League Lacrosse (MLL) draft. A second-round choice and third overall pick for the Outlaws, Hennessey, a faceoff specialist, fills a big hole for Denver. Capping an extraordinary career in 2010, Hennessey left Bryant as the program’s all-time leader in faceoff winning percentage with a .684 success rate (824-of-1204) after leading the Division I ranks in the category each of the last two seasons. He owns four of the top-5 spots in the Bulldog record books for single-season faceoff winning percentage, and ranks second in Bryant men’s lacrosse history with 345 career ground balls and a pair of 100-plus ground ball seasons. Hennessey’s selection marks the Bryant lacrosse program’s secondconsecutive year with an MLL draftee, after 2009 captain Zack Greer ’09 MBA was selected third overall by the Long Island Lizards. Hennessey also becomes the sixth Bryant athlete to be drafted into the professional ranks of his respective sport, joining Greer and a quartet of baseball players (Pat McKenna, 2009, Detroit Tigers; Doug Johnson, 2002, Colorado Rockies; Glenn Tatro, 1991, Baltimore Orioles; and Keith MacWhorter, 1976, Los Angeles Dodgers.
87% OF UNDERGRADUATES LIVE ON CAMPUS
91 TRANSFER STUDENTS Bryant track coach competes at European championships Men’s and Women’s Cross Country/ Track & Field Coach Stephanie Reilly recently represented Ireland at the European Athletics Championships in Barcelona, Spain, where she competed in the 3,000-meter steeplechase. A three-time Irish National Champion and former collegiate standout at Providence College, Reilly ran an excellent race, finishing 10th in her heat at the championships.
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2. The New England Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools (NEASC) first accredited Bryant in 1964.
3. Alan Greenspan, chairman of the Federal Reserve from 1987-2006, received an honorary degree in 1988.
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For Brittany Glenn ’11 summer internship was a slam dunk
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magine landing a summer internship with the legendary Boston Celtics organization. Now think about reporting to work on Day 1, which just happens to coincide with Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals in the NBA playoffs. Oh, and the Celtics are leading the series 3-0 against Orlando. How excited would you be? Brittany Glenn ’11 (Easthampton, MA) can tell you firsthand. Her first day was 16 hours long, but it was an amazing experience she will never forget. “Having the opportunity to be on the court for the pregame introductions was seriously unbelievable,” she says. “I was so overwhelmed with excitement it was difficult to keep my composure.” Glenn worked with the game operations director to coordinate sideline activities during the playoffs and finals. Over the course of the summer, she organized and implemented the Celtics dancer tryouts and assisted with a variety
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of projects and events, interacting with some extremely notable individuals. She accompanied Lucky, the team mascot, and some of the dancers when they appeared on “The Today Show.” One of her favorite experiences was working shoulder-to-shoulder – well, side-byside – with 6’ 9” forward Brian Scalabrine during a Feed the Children event. The marketing student first learned about the internship opportunity through a friend, Pat Walcek, a 2009 Bryant alumnus who is currently an account executive with the Celtics. When Glenn got the call for an interview, she was ready. “I worked with the Amica Center for Career Education on my resume and got some great tips for a successful interview,” she says, “but my Bryant education gave me the confidence to enter a well-established franchise knowing I was capable of handling any situation that arose,” she says.
“Having the opportunity to be on the court for the Boston Celtics pregame introductions was seriously unbelievable.” BRITTANY GLENN ’11 EASTHAMPTON, MA
In addition to a 3.5 GPA in her major, Glenn brought plenty of relevant work experience and a great work ethic to the Celtics organization. At Bryant, she has served as a marketing intern in the athletic department since 2009 and as a trainer and manager for the Bryant Fitness Center. In addition to a full academic course load, she dedicates countless hours each week to field hockey, where she’s been a starting defender since 2007. Glenn’s career goal is to work for a major Division I athletic department or professional sports team in either marketing or game operations. She’s confident she’ll have all the skills she needs to make it into the big leagues. “I knew Bryant was the school for me as soon as I walked on the campus,
but I am just beginning to understand what my education really means,” she says. “It’s not just about having a degree – it’s really about the value others place on it. From my experience thus far, a Bryant education is proving extremely valuable.”
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to my questions through the combination of his cross-disciplinary research and a long list of professional contacts,” she says. “He continually pushes me to find the answer myself and although this sometimes frustrates me, it has helped me develop into a self-reliant powerhouse in the laboratory.” During July and August of 2009, Witkowski traveled to China with Professors Yang, Gaytha Langlois, and Qin Leng. They journeyed nearly 2,000 miles in a caravan of scientists, exploring different archeological sites. Witkowski collected several hundred plant and soil samples throughout Inner Mongolia – samples that she analyzed this summer. Witkowski is the leading author of a research paper titled “Molecular Preservation of Three-Dimensionally Preserved Cenozoic Fossil Conifers at High Latitudes,” which is co-authored with Professors Hong Yang and Qin Leng as well as collaborators from MIT and Yale University. This paper has been accepted by the Annual Meeting of the Geological Society of America, one of the largest gatherings of professional geologists around the world. Witkowski will present the paper at the meeting this month in Denver, Colorado. “It is very important to present the latest findings to the scientific community and receive their feedback,” says Yang. “At Bryant, we feel that this should be a part of the college experience for science majors.
“It is rare for an undergraduate student to present a paper in front of leading scientists in the field, but Cait should have the confidence to deliver it – she performed the experiment and obtained very interesting results that the scientific community will be eager to learn.” When she was first looking at colleges, Bryant was the 19th campus Witkowski visited – and it felt right, she says. Then, at an Open House event, she spoke with Professor John Dietrich about global studies. “This man took two hours out of his life to describe every topic and every application of global studies – he was genuinely interested in me and has supported me to this day,” she says. “The rest of my visit also reflected this incredible faculty compassion. Once at Bryant, this attitude didn’t change – I’m in my senior year and the faculty still impresses me.” Witkowski plans to apply to a doctorate program in geology, with a focus on climate change and geochemical impacts. She’s confident about the skills and knowledge she’s gained and the impressive research she has published in collaboration with science department faculty, whom she refers to as “family.” She aspires to be a professor so she can work with students and continue with her research. “I can’t even count the opportunities I’ve had thanks to Bryant,” she says. “I have been so excited and proud to take part in the NASA grant and to travel with scientists through Inner Mongolia. “No one could be more proud of me than my mom though – as she will tell anyone who will listen!”
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organ Buell (Waterbury, CT) always had big dreams. She wanted to live in New York City, work for a huge company, and be successful. At Bryant, she learned that her dreams were actually goals – achievable goals – and that success would come as long as she was happy. After landing a job with Nickelodeon in NYC, Buell is definitely happy. As a sales associate on the new business team, she searches for advertising leads and prepares presentations for potential clients. Her typical day, which she describes as organized chaos, runs from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. “It’s fun. It’s exciting. I love it!” she says. How she got the job is a story in itself. While traveling by train for interviews with Hollister and Newsweek, Buell and
her sister found themselves sitting next to a gregarious man who included them in a conversation he was having with three fellow passengers. “As we pulled into the station, he handed me his business card,” she says. “It turned out he was Senior Vice President of Nickelodeon Ad Sales Jim Tricarico.” Buell kept in touch and was invited for an interview a few weeks later. “It was mid-finals, but I trekked back and forth to NYC. It was stressful, but two interviews later – during senior week – I found out that I got the job,” she says. “I received offers from two other companies, but who turns down Nick?” A double concentrator in communication and in literary and cultural studies, CONTINUED ON PAGE 8
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constitution in the soil and the molecular preservation of plant fossils. “There was never a moment’s rest,” she says, “but I still love it!” Still – because Witkowski has been working on the NASA grant for two years and has logged in nearly 1,600 hours of lab work. The senior environmental science major conducted her research under the direction of Professor of Science and Technology Hong Yang, the Dr. Charles J. Smiley Chair for the Confucius Institute at Bryant. “Dr. Yang is the most knowledgeable and well-connected scientist I know, and he’ll always have the answer
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Buell had joined numerous organizations including Tri Sigma sorority, the Communication Society, and the Collegiate Entrepreneurs’ Organization. She served as an assistant in the office of Bryant President Ronald K. Machtley, traveled to London and Paris as part of the Sophomore International Experience, and held a marketing internship with Rachael Ray Magazine. The final interview at Nickelodeon was not at all what Buell expected, she admits. She was prepared to talk about advertising, but her soon-to-beboss wanted to hear about the Alternative Spring Break rebuilding New Orleans that she took part in. They discussed how critical it was that Nick focus on educating youth, why it was important to make a difference in society, and ways to identify socially responsible clients for Nickelodeon. When it came time to talk about making a difference, Buell could walk the talk. She had volunteered for causes such as St. Jude’s Hospital, Relay for Life, 5k walks for breast cancer research, Bryant Helps, and a food pantry. The list goes
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on and on – yadda, yadda, as she would say. Her efforts were recognized with a Women’s Center Herstory Award. At Commencement, she received the Phi Kappa Tau Brotherhood Award, a leadership recognition she cherishes because she was selected by her peers. She remembers the very first time she visited Bryant – the 10th college trip in a month. She sat with her dad in the Bello Center early on a rainy Saturday morning, and a feeling came over her: being engaged. “I listened to President Machtley speak candidly about the University and the students he thinks of as family,” she says. “The campus was gorgeous, despite the rain, and everyone was so friendly. I knew it was where I belonged. “I’m really thankful for all the opportunities I had as an undergraduate,” she says. “Most importantly, though, Bryant taught me how to manage the obstacles in front of me. Today, I am living my dream and am the happiest I have ever been. Thank you Bryant!”
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