Bryant Magazine - Spring 2019 by Bryant University

A BRYANT UNIVERSITY RESOURCE FOR PROFESSIONAL SUCCESS

SPRING 2019

ENGAGE INSPIRE INVEST

Bryant University's mission is to educate and inspire students to discover their passion and become innovative leaders with character around the world. SPRING 2019, VOLUME 25, NUMBER 2

PUBLISHER

PROJEC T COORDINATOR

Bryant University Office of University Advancement David C. Wegrzyn ’86, Vice President for University Advancement

Leslie Bucci ’77 PROOFREADING

Claudette Piette Jean Plunkett

PUBLISHING DIREC TOR

ART DIREC TION

Elizabeth O’Neil

Jennifer Zevon

EDITOR

DESIGN/PRODUC TION

Karen Maguire P ’18

Jennifer Zevon

CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

PHOTOGRAPHY

Sarah Garnsey Denise Kelley Nancy Kirsch Stephen Kostrzewa Alex Lippa Patricia S. Vieira

Victoria Arocho James Imrie ’18 Stew Milne Pam Murray Patrick O’Connor Glenn Osmundson David Silverman

CL ASS NOTES

Rita Colburn Donna Harris P ’03

FEATURES

2 Building on Teaching Excellence 6 Record-Breaking Giving 12 Opening Doors to All a Bryant Education Offers 20 Corporate Support: an Enduring Return on Investment Bryant’s distinctive brand is founded on the University’s four key pillars: Academic Excellence; Education of the Whole Person; Inspiring, Purposeful, and Collegial Community; and Global and Diverse Perspectives.

1 PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE 22 PHILANTHROPY

Our students immerse themselves in a

Gifts from generous alumni, parents,

variety of academic and co-curricular

friends, faculty, staff, students,

programs that expand their global

corporations and foundations support

perspectives.

all aspects of the Bryant experience.

38 ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE

46 GLOBAL PERSPECTIVE

48 BULLDOG PRIDE Bryant’s highly competitive Division

Our distinguished faculty of

I athletics program is raising the

accomplished teachers, scholars, and

University’s national profile while

mentors educate and inspire students

rallying the entire Bulldog community.

to discover their passion.

42 INNOVATION

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52 COLLEGIAL COMMUNITY Our collegial, student-centered

Bryant’s innovative academic

community forges lifelong connections

programs anticipate the emerging

through a powerful network of 45,000

needs of organizations and society.

alumni around the globe.

54 ACCOMPLISHED ALUMNI Bryant alumni are making a difference in their fields and in their communities

throughout the world.

60 IN MEMORIAM

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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

INSPIRED TO EXCEL

When we launched our capital campaign,

has been record-breaking for Bryant University and

Expanding the World of Opportunity: The Campaign for Bryant’s Bold Future, we had ambitious goals and the conviction that this historic campaign would be the

represents unprecedented levels of philanthropy from our constituents. In the last fiscal year alone, we raised more than $18 million, a level that is unprecedented for Bryant. So far, more than 22,000 donors—including trustees,

catalyst to take Bryant to the next level

alumni, parents, faculty, staff, students, friends, and

of excellence.

corporations and foundations—have united in support

We shared a vision that the capital

reading about their transformational generosity in this

campaign would inspire record levels of support and provide extraordinary resources that allowed us to redefine Bryant’s future and set a new pace for

for Bryant’s future and our vision. I hope you will enjoy issue of Bryant magazine. Across the board, you see results of this campaign in action. The impact of $20 million in new scholarship resources has been tremendous for Bryant students. Significant funding for our nationally recognized

others to follow.

academic programs has reaffirmed our commitment

Through the generosity and hard work of so many in

allowed us to enrich student life and add 217,000 square

the Bryant family, we were able to reach that original

feet of award-winning new facilities including the

goal of raising $75 million, and we challenged ourselves

Quinlan/Brown Academic Innovation Center, the David

to do more, raising the bar higher and setting a new and

M. ’85 and Terry Beirne Stadium Complex and its

even more ambitious goal of $100 million. I am proud

Bulldog Strength and Conditioning Center, Conaty Park,

to report that our capital campaign has now surpassed

and the Conaty Indoor Athletic Center.

$100 million with several months still to go. This capital campaign, only the second in Bryant history,

to ever greater academic excellence. The campaign has

We will celebrate the capital campaign’s successful conclusion during Reunion@Homecoming weekend, September 27-28, 2019. I hope you will make plans now to visit us on campus for this landmark occasion, and, even more importantly, I hope you will participate in helping us finish this campaign at the very highest levels we know we can reach. Whether you may not yet have given, or you have participated but can stretch to give more, now is the time to take an active role to ensure that Bryant University takes its rightful place among the great academic institutions of this country. Participate in helping Bryant make history. When this capital campaign concludes, you will want to know that you were a part of it and helped to secure Bryant’s legacy and bold future. To make your gift today or get involved, please contact a member of our University Advancement team, visit bryant.edu/giving, or call 877.353.5667. Sincerely,

Ronald K. Machtley President

$3.55M

from 641 donors to support Academic Excellence in FY18

$1M

for the Jeanne and John Rowe Endowed Professorship in Data Science

$18M

capital campaign resources generated for academic programs and learning environment

B U I LDIN G O N TEACHING EXCELLENCE

ON TEACHING EXCELLENCE BY PATRICIA S. VIEIRA

The strength of a Bryant education is inexorably linked to the quality, dedication, and talent of the University’s world-class faculty. Bryant’s commitment to academic excellence is an undisputed part of its DNA. From its earliest days, Bryant has been a leader in reimagining higher education to anticipate and meet the needs of its students. Today, that commitment finds expression in distinguished faculty, an innovative curriculum that integrates business disciplines with the arts and sciences, and award-winning facilities that optimize learning through collaboration and creativity. Our exceptional faculty, at the core of Bryant’s nationally recognized teaching excellence, are dedicated scholars, teachers, and mentors who inspire students to reach for and achieve their full potential.

A primary goal for Expanding the World of Opportunity: The Campaign for

“Bryant does an excellent job of teaching young people, especially first-generation college students, how to succeed in the economic world they will face. It’s a world of job requirements, of digital requirements, of practical reality.”

Bryant’s Bold Future is to build the University’s capacity for academic excellence through support for people and programs that enrich each student’s teaching-learning experience. Endowed faculty or other positions create a powerful incentive for leading educators and scholars to join the Bryant community, and are crucial to our efforts to recruit and retain highly qualified faculty. Endowed faculty chairs and professorships are an especially impactful way to support academic excellence at Bryant. A generous gift from the late Norman Sarkisian ’53, ‘88H, a former trustee and president and owner of Beacon Industries, established the Norman Sarkisian Chair in Financial Services in 1984. The chair, which allows Bryant to attract prominent scholars, is held by Professor of Finance Peter J. Nigro, Ph.D., who also serves as Chair of the Finance Department.

The University is proud to announce the new Jeanne and John Rowe ‘01H Professor of Data Science that will build on Bryant’s strategic expansion of academic programs in Data Science, one of the fastest growing fields with graduates in high demand. “Bryant is teaching young people how to function in the economic world of today and tomorrow. And data science is a big part of this,” says John Rowe ’01H, who with his wife, Jeanne,

students’ success in the Fourth

John Rowe '01H

Industrial Revolution, to the next level,” says University President Ronald K. Machtley. The Rowes’ gift enables Bryant to recruit a recognized leader in the fast-growing data science field who has an impeccable teaching history, proven publication record, and excep-

transformation of the energy sector – from coal, oil, and nuclear to solar, wind, and other alternative fuel sources. A legacy of supporting education

tional credentials to serve as the Rowe

Endowing the Rowe Professorship at

Professor of Data Science. An interna-

Bryant is an inspiring example of the

tional search is under way, with the

couple’s wide ranging philanthropic

appointment anticipated to begin in

interests and commitment to civic and

September 2019.

charitable engagement. They have

“We all know that the future is in some profound sense digital. Even though I am an analog person, I think our students must be prepared for a world that is different from mine,” says Rowe, who epitomizes the character of success. The couple’s decision to endow the Data Science professorship was informed by Rowe’s experience during a successful career that spanned more than 30 years guiding the companies he led through the

pledged a $1 million campaign gift one of the largest gifts the University

“The Rowes’ leadership philanthropy

“ The Rowes’ $1 million leadership gift catalyzes our Data Science initiative as I support and encourage our faculty in best preparing our students for the digital revolution that is arguably already upon us.”

takes our Data Science program, a

Provost Glenn Sulmasy, J.D., LL.M.

has received for academic excellence to create the endowed professorship in Data Science.

strategic priority that enhances our B R YAN T S PR I N G 20 19

Students and peers recognize Professor of Management Lori A. Coakley, Ph.D. (shown at right), as an exceptional educator. Her transformative Women and Leadership – Strategies for Success and Professional Development course is an example of engaged learning that flourishes with philanthropic support.

established eight professorships in the arts and sciences at several universities and research institutes. Their support also extends to museums, schools, and theater in the greater Chicago area, and they are recipients of numerous awards for civic and professional leadership. The Rowes share a passion for improving urban education and at Jeanne’s urging, founded two charter schools in Chicago. She also tutors children at schools near the couple’s homes in Chicago and Florida. “We are very

“Innovation drives change; we need innovation to stay competitive just as companies must innovate to keep up with changing environments.”

Professor and Chair of Information Systems and Analytics Suhong Li, Ph.D., International Association for Computer Information Systems’ 2017 Computer Educator of the Year

committed to helping children of different economic and ethnic backgrounds get better opportunities and teach them the responsibilities that go with those opportunities,” explains Rowe. “It’s very much a joint commitment on our part.” Rowe served as a member of Bryant’s Board of Trustees from 1994-98, when he was President and CEO of New England Electric Systems. He was drawn to the Board post because “Bryant does an excellent job of teaching young people, especially firstgeneration college students, how to succeed in the economic world they will face. It’s a world of job requirements, of digital requirements, of practical reality.”

B U I L DIN G O N TEACHING EXCELLENCE

An enduring bond with Bryant Though Rowe’s career trajectory moved him from Southern New England two decades ago, their bond with Bryant has endured. A member of the Board that hired Bryant President Ronald K. Machtley, Rowe affirms the appointment was “the right person at the right time, totally.” He insists this action, “was a much bigger contribution to Bryant that our financial gifts.” The Rowes hold Machtley and his wife, Kati, in high esteem, particularly for the “values-centered approach” they bring to education and “their commitment to real opportunities for students, instead of something more remote and ephemeral.” This resonates deeply with the man born on a Wisconsin farm and the woman who grew up in a blue-collar New England family. “There’s a great line in the movie “Cider House Rules” where the aging doctor tells his young protégé, ‘Be of some use,’” Rowe reflects. “Jeanne and I are just plain devoted to teaching young people to be of some use. A productive life is not just getting a job, it’s getting a job that feels rewarding to you,” adds Rowe. “It’s getting a job that’s useful, a job that does things for people in society.”

provides a platform for engaging

culture.” She and her classmates who

different groups of women in such a

studied abroad, “came back trans-

rewarding way.”

formed, more confident, well rounded, and more aware of the world around

Shorr sees great value in the program.

us.”

“Networking is a huge part of business, and it’s important to start it

That insight influenced Gearan in her

early and teach students how to be

role as co-chair of her Senior Class Gift

social and not rely on text and email.

Committee, when it was time to select

To actually pick up the phone or travel

a goal for their class gift. “We wanted

somewhere and meet face to face –

to contribute to a scholarship because

that skill is being lost today. Lori’s

providing financial assistance can

program will yield fruit for these

really impact someone’s life,” she

students for a long time.”

explains. “And we wanted to make it easier for future students to participate

Mentors and Networking: Vital Components of Teaching Excellence

The Shorrs appreciate the meaningful

in a transformative study abroad

way Coakley has applied their gifts.

experience.”

Professor of Management Lori A.

“We believe philanthropy is very

Coakley, Ph.D. is recognized as an

important and try to pinpoint our giv-

The Class of 2018 gift, supported by 67

exceptional educator by students and

ing toward people we know can have a

percent of the class, was directed to

peers. Her popular course, Women and

positive effect on their communities or

the endowed study abroad scholarship

Leadership – Strategies for Success

programs,” says Shorr. “Dr. Coakley is

fund at the University.

and Professional Development, is an example of engaged learning that flourishes with philanthropic support from Daniel Shorr ’04 MBA, and his wife, Jennifer. Shorr was a graduate research assistant to Coakley. Today he is a partner

“ We believe philanthropy is very important and try to pinpoint our giving toward people we know can have a positive effect on their communities or programs.” Daniel Shorr, ’04 MBA

with SMS Financial, a privately held financial services and investment firm in Arizona. He manages the company’s business development department, where the interpersonal skills Coakley

a good person with a good agenda. We are happy to keep funding her work.”

Gearan, who majored in Communication, affirms how essential Bryant’s

promotes are essential for success.

Study Abroad: The View that Changes Everything

Coakley matches each student in the

Any Bryant student who has studied

class with an executive mentor. The

abroad – whether through the

class culminates in a leadership work-

Sophomore International Experience

shop and reception that raises net-

(SIE) course that culminates in a two-

working to a new level. Students

week trip abroad or for semester-long

engage with mentors and mentors

study and cultural immersion– will

connect with each other – with every-

attest to the life-changing impact of

one seeking synergies and leveraging

the experience.

opportunities. Molly Gearan ’18 is an SIE participant “The buzz in the room is electric,”

who visited Malaysia and Singapore

says Coakley of the annual event. “I

and agrees it meant “everything to see

am so grateful that Dan’s support

a different way of living and a different

faculty is to sustaining teaching excellence. “Bryant’s professors bring a global perspective to the classroom, whether they are an international person themselves, or they bring in guest speakers, or find other ways to show us there’s more than one perspective on things. Students are challenged to look beyond a typical business lens and see a global and ethical perspective. Bryant does a good job of getting students to question everything.” Patricia S. Vieira is a freelance writer whose specialty is strategic communications for nonprofit clients. B R YAN T S PR I N G 20 19

RECORD-B GIVING BY SARAH GARNSEY

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BREAKING TAKES BRYANT TO A NEW LEVEL OF EXCELLENCE

The University’s growing culture of philanthropy accelerates Bryant’s remarkable trajectory

nprecedented support from a broad coalition of generous donors

increased giving in all categories in FY 2018, reaching record levels. Bryant raised more than $18 million from 7,000 donors – including trustees, alumni, parents, faculty, staff, students, friends, as well as foundations and corporations in support of Bryant’s bold future. In this culture of philanthropy, every contribution to the largest fundraising effort in Bryant’s history is deeply valued and vitally important. Gifts to Expanding the World of Opportunity: The Campaign for Bryant’s Bold Future support academic excellence, growth

7,000 Generous FY18 Donors

in programs and facilities, and help keep tuition increases low to ensure that students can earn a Bryant degree without accumulating burdensome debt. Donor support also bolsters initiatives that transform a good Bryant experience into an exceptional one.

$18+m Raised in FY18 Highest gift total in Bryant history

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A Growing Culture of Philanthropy In FY18, contributions exceeded the goal, coming in at a record $18+ million. The number of donors who contributed more than $3 million toward academic programs and learning initiatives more than

tripled. In FY18, the campaign also secured more donors and dollars supporting women’s initiatives. These include the Women in Leadership course and the Smart Women in Finance program, the Gertrude Hochberg Women’s Center, and the Women’s Summit. Other FY18 campaign participation

3,674 Alumni made Gifts in FY18

highlights include the increasing number of parents supporting Bryant

455 Gifts from Bryant Leadership Council an all-time record for donors of $1,000 and higher

(1,765). This parallels growing student support - undergraduate donors numbered 3,363, a participation rate of nearly 9 percent. The Senior Class gift from the Class of 2018, supported by nearly 500 graduating seniors, reached a 67 percent participation rate, making FY18 the third consecutive year in which participation topped 65 percent.

YOUNG ALUMNI:

Giving Back is a Priority Some Bryant alumni feel so strongly about their Bryant experience, they make giving back to the University a priority, even as they begin their careers. More than 1,200 members of the classes of 2008 to 2018 made gifts in FY18. Katie M. Colton ’12 is a great example. In addition to donating regularly, Colton has dedicated her time to serving as a Recent Alumni Trustee, an IDEA program alumni mentor and judge, and an active member of the National Alumni Council. Colton, who interned with the New England Sports Network (NESN) during senior year,

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accepted a full-time role with the network the day after graduation. She began as a Production Assistant and worked her way up to Program Supervisor. Now an MBA candidate and Roy H. Park Leadership Fellow at Cornell University's Johnson Graduate School of Management, she still makes supporting Bryant a priority.

“So many faculty, staff, and alumni helped me along the way at Bryant,” she says. “Now it’s my turn.” Matthew T. Moore ’09 agrees. He has served as an alumni career mentor and an IDEA alumni judge, as well as being an active member of the National Alumni Council.

On an upward career path at The Hartford since graduation, Moore, now in the Chicago area, makes it a point to stay connected with the regional group in his area. He knew the moment he stepped on campus that Bryant was the place for him. “It was the feeling, the atmosphere, the family vibe,” he says. “You never feel like just a number at Bryant.” That deep sense of connection inspires him to give back whenever and however he can. He encourages fellow alumni to be Bryant ambassadors. “We should

always be thinking about how we can help bring Bryant to the next level.”

Donors Supporting Academic Programs and Initiatives

641

194 69

26 FY14 FY15 FY16 FY17 FY18

BRYANT WALL STREET COUNCIL:

Opening Doors for More Students

And 3,674 alumni made gifts in FY18; more than 50 percent of alumni have made at least one gift to Bryant since graduation. Bulldog Division I athletics drew support from a record-breaking 1,091 Black & Gold supporters in FY 18, up 49 percent over the prior two years. The $625,000 contributed by these donors represented a 54 percent increase. The Campus Campaign realized a 54 percent participation rate, an all-time record, with giving from Bryant faculty and staff up nearly 27 percent in FY 18. And corporate sponsorships that build

Though not a new phenomenon among colleges and universities, Bryant was the first of its peer group to create a Wall Street Council in 2014. And the response has been unreservedly positive. “The reason the Wall Street Council has grown is because the Bryant community cares about each other,” says Founding Board Member Stephen Tully ’98, Director of Client Services/Head of US Institutions at Cantillon Capital Management in New York. “The most important thing we can do is help the students,” he says. To date more than 30 students have been helped to secure positions at more than 15 companies, including Brown Brothers, JP Morgan, and Bank of America, to name just a few. Council members make a leadership contribution to Bryant, and help students aspiring to careers in the financial services industry through job shadowing, internships, mentoring, speaking to classes, and recruiting qualified graduates. The Council hosts or participates in several annual events including a June networking event and a signature speaker event and reception in New York City that coincides with the student Walk Down Wall Street event.

programs and provide access to internships and jobs for students raised $911,119, an all-time record. The Bryant Leadership Council, donors who made annual gifts or pledge payments of $1,000 or more, numbered 455 in FY18. That is the fifth consecutive annual increase.

Council member Samantha Merwin ’12, Vice President at BlackRock in New York, says as a student she attended networking events like those the Wall Street Council conducts. “I’m all about the network – that’s how you build a career and move ahead. It’s how you find the things you’re passionate about and the people who can help connect you with some of those things.”

“The reason the Wall Street Council has grown is because the Bryant community cares about each other.” STEPHEN TULLY ’98, Director of Client Services/Head of US Institutions at Cantillon Capital Management in New York.

Pictured above: Nicholas G. Bohnsack ’00, Strategas President & COO, a Founding Board Member of the Bryant Wall Street Council B R YAN T S PR I N G 20 19

PARENTS COUNCIL:

An Engaged University Constituency Bryant parents know the transformative value of their students' degrees, and their growing support of the University demonstrates their commitment. Over the last four years, the percentage of parents supporting Bryant with philanthropic gifts has grown by 29 percent. Some 1,765 parents made gifts in FY18. Among those supporters are Gigo and Don Taylor, P’19 and Terry and Rob Wadsworth, P’19, co-chairs of the Bryant Parents Council, who know their investments of time and money not Gifts from only benefit their children, but will deliver Parents FY18 value for the institution – and succeeding generations of students. They lead the

1,765

32 families who have joined the Parents Council, which strives to enhance the educational experience for all students, and to lead the way in parent networking, engagement with University leaders, and philanthropic support. “We’re delighted to support Bryant through our contributions to the Annual Fund and as members of the Bryant Parents Council,” says Rob Wadsworth. His son Michael H. Wadsworth ’19 is majoring in Marketing and Psychology. Terry and Rob Wadsworth have always been actively involved with their son’s educational institutions, particularly Bryant. “Bryant’s commitment to developing the whole person, with coursework requirements in both business fundamentals and the liberal arts is a perfect curriculum fit for Michael’s undergraduate ambitions.”

Parents Council members Andrew ’87 and Lucy Corrado, P’ 20

1863 SOCIETY:

Creating a Lasting Legacy A special – and growing – way more than 150 loyal alumni and others choose to honor Bryant and its impact on their lives is to include the University in their estate planning, says Executive Director of Development Edward Magro, J.D. The 1863 Society, named to recognize the year of Bryant’s founding, honors individuals who have provided for Bryant through an estate plan or a life-income gift. For one donor, a landmark European trip made an indelible impression on his career. Kenneth R. Middleton ’63 credited a 41-day business tour of eight Western European countries with 10 fellow students and faculty favorite Professor Wallace S. Camper for inspiring him to work internationally. After a finance career with Marsh & McLennan and Exxon that included executive posts in London, Paris, Rio de Janeiro,

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and the Caribbean, Middleton named the University as a beneficiary in his estate plan. His generosity was revealed after his passing in October 2017.

“While we don’t always know ahead of time when alumni include Bryant in their estate planning, we’re always profoundly honored by their generosity and their deep affection for the University.” Edward Magro Executive Director of Development Making a bequest or including the University in an estate plan is a way of giving back to Bryant for people who may have never been in a position to do so before, Magro notes. “After their families’ needs are taken care of, their legacy gift is a lasting tribute that pays dividends long into the future.”

A bequest that includes Bryant as part of your legacy is an ideal way to make a difference in the lives of generations of future Bryant students. To become an 1863 Society member, or if you have already named Bryant in your will or trust, please contact Executive Director of Development Edward Magro at 401.232. 6528.

Kenneth R. Middleton ’63

BLACK & GOLD HIGHLIGHT:

A Growing Tennis Community Among a number of record-breaking Bulldog Athletics FY18 fundraising highlights, tennis alumni and families stand out for contributing the most in philanthropic support giving at the Bryant Leadership Council level of all sports. That enthusiastic support has been a critical ingredient in helping Men’s Tennis become the first program in Bryant history (and just the third program in NEC history) to win fivestraight Northeast Conference tournament titles. Ron Gendron, named NEC Coach of the Year in 2018 – his sixth straight honor – leads a remarkably successful program with an engaged and inspired community of support. A Culture of Community “We have been so fortunate over the last 10 years to have such great family and alumni support,” says Gendron. His program has a roster of often more than 20 student-athletes

who consistently garner wins and top honors. Tennis families credit the flourishing program to the coach’s unique approach. “Coach Gendron is a remarkable coach, from the way he develops young talent to the way he stays connected and engaged with the whole tennis community around Bryant,” says Mike Trask ’96. “He runs a tremendous program that I and many other alumni and families want to stand behind now and into the future.”

Black & Gold annual giving for Athletics

$625,000

$429,570 $398,835 $384,598 $338,739

FY14

FY15

FY16

FY17

FY18

”We could not be more grateful for all our community does.” Tennis Coach Ron Gendron , NEC Coach of the Year “All of the money we receive is directed to nutrition, recruiting, travel, and additional court time for training. We couldn’t advance our cause without this generosity and we hope to expand upon it to help continue our success.”

THE TELEFUND:

A Call Worth Picking Up Connecting with alumni and parents throughout the country, the students and staff behind the Bryant Telefund have noticed a shift over the last few years. Results in FY18 are up from previous years, with 283 new donors. The Telefund raised $73,570 from 827 gifts, says Development Specialist Julia McLaughlin, who manages the Telefund.

There is still time to make a difference

“People enjoy chatting with the students,” says Student Supervisor Theresa M. Fairless ’19, a Marketing major, who has been part of the Telefund team since her sophomore year. And while people are less inclined to pick up the phone, they are glad when they do connect.

with a gift supporting the largest fundraising effort in Bryant history Expanding the World of Opportunity: The Campaign for Bryant’s Bold Future. To make your gift today, visit bryant. edu/giving or call 877.353.5667. And help us celebrate the success of this historic campaign during Reunion@ Homecoming in September.

Alumni are increasingly interested in talking about the changes on campus since they were students. Student callers learn what campus used to be like, and even receive valuable career advice from alumni, she says. “Whether we’re talking with them about classes they used to take, or maybe even professors we’ve had in common, it’s an important few minutes of connection that – whether they donate or not – leaves everybody feeling good,” Fairless says. “We compare notes on who has received the best advice, heard the best stories, or had the funniest conversations," she says. Sarah Garnsey is the Senior Writer for Advancement Communication in the University Relations department. B R YAN T S PR I N G 20 19

SCHOLARSHIPS BY NANCY KIRSCH

Bryantâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s capital campaign has raised $21.5 million in new scholarship resources

More than 100 new funds for annual and endowed scholarships have been established

O PE NIN G DO O RS T O AL L A BR YA NT EDUCATION OFFER S

Opening Doors to All a Bryant Education Offers

ecognizing the life-changing experiences they had at Bryant, whether at Bryant College or Bryant University, alumni enthusiastically support their alma mater in a variety of ways. One of the most effective ways to pay forward their success is by funding a scholarship.

Scholarships and other generous philanthropic support from appreciative alumni, forward-thinking corporate partners, and insightful community leaders open up a world of possibilities to dedicated and deserving students and prepare them to excel in an increasingly fast-paced and tumultuous world. They also make possible a variety of impactful components of the transformative Bryant experience.

Donors provide access to a Bryant education Scholarships are created and funded

Other gifts help by funding key pro-

University’s rapidly growing

for a variety of reasons. Edward

grams that make a difference in stu-

International Business and Global

Capasso ’77 and his wife, Bonnie, were

dents’ lives. Believing that dedication

Supply Chain Management programs

motivated by seeing many of their

and a commitment to serving others

operating at the highest levels, an

friends struggle to pay their children’s

are key values for tomorrow’s leaders,

anonymous gift is providing faculty

college tuitions. A champion of equal

George and Mary Agostini support the

with tools that allow Bryant to com-

opportunity, Malcolm Farmer III

Alternative Spring Break program.

pete with the best schools in the world.

sought to honor his late wife, Susan

Recognizing the need for graduates

L. Farmer ’04H. As a tribute to a

who have a deep understanding of the

Whatever the reason, supporting

remarkable professor, Judith

international connections that drive

Bryant’s scholars ensures that today’s

Allen ’55 established the Leger R.

the world, Santander Universities has

students will have what they need

Morrison Endowed Internship Fund,

enabled more than 300 students with

to achieve their best and make a

which provides need-based stipends

financial need to participate in one of

difference after leaving campus. The support they receive is paid forward a

to students pursuing summer intern-

Bryant’s most transformative pro-

ships with nonprofit, cultural, or

grams, the Sophomore International

hundred-fold in the work they do and

arts institutions.

Experience. And, to keep the

in their interactions with others.

Susan L. Farmer Scholarship Fund Benefits High-Achieving Providence-Area Students

education was becoming increasingly

The Susan L. Farmer Scholarship

were motivated to use their education

important for success, especially for financially challenged students who

Fund, which supports high-achieving

to better themselves and their com-

students from the Providence, RI, area,

munities.

embodies the Farmer family’s belief in the power of higher education and in

Farmer’s husband, Malcolm Farmer

Bryant University.

III, an attorney with the prominent Providence law firm Hinckley Allen

The fund’s namesake, Susan L.

and a longtime champion of equal

Farmer ’04H, was the first woman

access to opportunity, is proud to

in Rhode Island’s history elected to

honor his wife’s legacy through sup-

statewide office, twice serving as

porting Bryant students, saying “I

Gbatoh Browne ’20

“Gbatoh has overcome

Rhode Island’s Secretary of State. In

have huge respect for what Ron and

adversity while maintaining

1986, Farmer was asked to lead the

Kati Machtley have done and how the

state’s public broadcasting system,

University has grown and maintained

high academic and athletic

now R.I. PBS, and transformed the

standards of excellence.” The honor-

station into a nationally recognized

ary degree Bryant awarded his wife in

serious about pursuing a

public education resource.

2004 “meant a tremendous amount to

career in investment advis-

her,” Farmer recalls. Although she never earned a college degree, Farmer, who passed away in

Gbatoh Browne ’20, the first recipient

September 2013, believed that a college

of the Susan L. Farmer Scholarship,

standards and is very

ing and management.” MALCOLM FARMER III

B R YAN T S PR I N G 20 19

Marathon volunteer, she is also a Delta

The Edward T. Capasso ’77 Partners in Scholarship Fund Supports Students with a Desire to Excel

Zeta Society leader, St. Jude Up ‘til

Knowing the value of a Bryant educa-

Wellness and Athletic Center.

Dawn Captain, a Relay for Life member, and a part-time employee at Bryant’s Elizabeth and Malcolm Chace

tion firsthand, Edward Capasso ’77

Edward Capasso '77

and his wife Bonnie were motivated to

With her drive, determination, and

establish a scholarship upon seeing

selflessness, Hoffey embodies the kind

many of their friends struggle to pay

of student the Capassos hoped their

their children’s college tuitions. “It

scholarship would assist. “You can’t

gave us an idea of the depth of the

teach motivation,” says Capasso. “It

need,” said Capasso, who retired in

has to come from within.” He knows

2014 as senior vice president of finance

that Hoffey’s time at the University

for Henkel Corp.’s North American

will help her go on to achieve great

consumer division. Over the years their

things. “The success of Bryant alumni

gift has grown to provide even greater

is incredible,” he notes. “They really take off in life.”

cherishes the assistance he’s received

assistance. “We’ve more than tripled

and Farmer’s belief in him. Browne,

the amount of the scholarship since it

an outside linebacker for Bryant’s

began,” Capasso notes.

Active in Alumni Association activities,

For Alexis Hoffey ’20, a two-time

ing and executive coaching, encour-

recipient of The Edward T. Capasso

ages – and frequently challenges – his

’77 Partners in Scholarship Fund, the

fellow alumni to experience the satis-

football team, lives in South Providence with his grandmother since his mother’s passing. “Gbatoh’s career motivations are very

Capasso, who still does some consult-

scholarship is “extremely important

faction that comes from giving back to

and valued.” Hoffey, a first-genera-

Bryant and helping the next genera-

hoped to help,” says Farmer. “Gbatoh

tion college student, says, “When I

tion of alumni succeed.

has overcome adversity while main-

first toured Bryant, I fell in love with

high; he’s exactly the kind of student I

taining high academic and athletic

the community and environment the

standards and is very serious about

University offered.”

Santander Grants Expand Students’ Global Perspective

advising and management.”

With concentrations in Business

goals is to prepare students for

Management and Communication,

continued success in an increasingly

Appreciative of the scholarship support

Hoffey maintains a 3.5 grade point

interconnected global marketplace.

that allows him to focus on his studies

average and is actively engaged in

Contributing to that effort is Bryant’s

and compete as a scholar-athlete at

co-curricular activities, both on- and

distinctive Sophomore International

the highest level, Browne aims to

off-campus. As a twin, Hoffey notes

Experience (SIE), which introduces

establish his own financial services

that she learned “to share at an early

students to the culture, commerce,

company. “Hopefully,” he says, “one

age and to put others first,” values

history, language, music, and art of

day I can have a scholarship endowed

that also have defined her time at

regions around the world.

in my name to help other young schol-

Bryant. A Big Brothers Big Sisters of

ars from Rhode Island.”

the Ocean State mentor and Boston

pursuing a career in investment

One of Bryant University’s main

O PE NIN G DO O RS T O AL L A BR YA NT EDUCATION OFFER S

SIE Students in South Africa

“Sophmore International Through SIE, students participate in a semester-long study and

Experience transformed

cultural immersion course that culminates with a two-week, faculty

me; it opened my mind to

-led trip abroad. It is less expensive and requires less of a time commitment than many traditional study abroad programs. Since the

a career that would allow

SIE program launched in 2007, 2,697 students have participated,

me to work and travel at

visiting a total of 22 countries and expanding their horizons. Santander Universities’ philanthropy has established grants that help put SIE within reach for qualified students with financial need. Of this

the same time.” MORGAN LABARBERA ’16

year’s 173 SIE participants, 26 are SIE Santander Grant recipients, bringing the total number of SIE Santander grantees to 337 since the Santander grant program’s inception in 2011-12. Santander’s grants help make possible a program that is frequently described as “life-changing” by students who note that it expanded their global perspective, encouraged them to participate in other international academic experiences, and, in some cases, shifted their career objectives. “My experiences in Panama and Costa Rica greatly shaped my college career. Learning about global supply chain management in Panama led me to choose that as a concentration,” says Margaret Wong ’14, now in Risk Advisory Services at EY in Houston. “I am so grateful to Santander – and my parents – for making this incredible experience possible.” Morgan LaBarbera ’16

B R YAN T S PR I N G 20 19

“While the Agostinis believe that changing one life is worth the effort, they have improved the lives of hundreds, and are a shining example of hope” CATHERINE BENETTI ’18 Catherine Benetti ’18

George and Mary Agostini

When Morgan LaBarbera ’16, now an

MuleSoft, a Salesforce company with

Account Development Representative

offices around the globe. I highly rec-

Break participant, Benetti credits the

with MuleSoft in New York City and a

ommend that every student travel

Agostini’s gift with helping to instill in students a compassion that the world

A three-time Alternative Spring

Bryant University Recent Alumni

abroad to open their mind to new cul-

Trustee, participated in the New

tures and experiences the world has to

badly needs. “On a small campus in

Zealand/Australia SIE program, she,

offer.”

the smallest state, they have spread a mission of faith, hope, and love. They

like many other Bryant students, had Santander’s philanthropy, however,

Alternative Spring Break: Service Learning that Changes Lives

she was able to engage in an experi-

When Catherine Benetti ’18 learned

tutored young children below the pov-

ence that would prove to be life

about the Alternative Spring Break trip

erty line in after-school programs,

altering.

three years ago, she was intrigued by

helped raise awareness of Sudden

the opportunity to help others instead

Infant Death Syndrome, and hand-de-

of engaging in traditional spring break

livered hot meals to those who would

Santander Universities, my first expe-

diversions. Funded by George Agostini,

otherwise starve.”

rience abroad would not have been

Chairman and CEO of Agostini Bacon

never traveled abroad before. Through

“Without the generous grant from

have shared their passion for service with so many of us,” she says. “We

possible,” says LaBarbera. “SIE

Construction, and his wife, Mary, the

sparked my passion to travel. Since

Alternative Spring Break program

take part in Alternative Spring Break

graduation, I have visited England,

allows 15 Bryant students each year to

return having experienced a change,” says George Agostini, who believes

“These young men and women who

Greece, Italy, and Mexico City for work

devote their spring break to travel

and personal travel. After college, my

beyond their comfort zones and learn

that Bryant’s commitment to develop-

interest in international travel led me

the value of service.

ing ethical leaders of character aligns

to work for a company based in London, and I am working for

with his and his wife’s strong Catholic faith. “They want to go out and improve the world. What more could you ask for?” continued to page 18

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International Business/Global Supply Chain Management

$500,000 gift enhances Bryant’s ability to compete with the world’s best schools Bryant’s esteemed International Business and Global Supply Chain Management programs are among the University’s fastest-growing and most innovative initiatives and have earned accolades from students, alumni, and national college ranking boards. A recent $500,000 gift will substantially augment both programs’ academic and co-curricular initiatives and ensure that they will continue to serve students at the highest level. This tremendously generous anonymous gift, which will be bestowed over the course of eight years, was made in support of Expanding the World of Opportunity: The Campaign for Bryant’s Bold Future. It “will ultimately benefit many student and faculty constituents, as well as the industry and the institution,” says Madan Annavarjula, Ph.D., Dean of the College of Business. Annavarjula notes that gifts to the University’s historic capital campaign

The $500,000 anonymous gift will: In addition, the funds will support:

have already directly impacted

gift, Bryant will continue to offer

Global Supply Chain Management,

a cutting-edge education that

International Business, and the Financial Services programs. “The

keeps students ahead of the curve. “This gift will be instrumental in

type of tools we have gained in terms

taking us to the next level,” says

of technology, in terms of infrastruc-

Andres Ramirez, Ph.D., Associate

ture, allow us to compete with the best

Professor of Finance and Management

schools in the world,” he states.

and Director of the International Business program.

Through the opportunities made possible by this generous anonymous

• support six annual grants for accomplished students to participate in the ground-breaking Sophomore International Experience; • create an International Business Award for Excellence in Faculty Research; • develop an International Summer Camp teaching global leadership; and • provide opportunities for students to engage with international business leaders by creating brief executive-in-residence and alumni-in-residence programs.

• a Supply Chain Management Seminar series that will bring world-class leaders to campus to discuss this increasingly important field; • faculty grants to support research and conferences; • outreach to high schools to further awareness of the subject matter and Bryant’s diverse opportunities; and • co-curricular programs to complement students’ academic focuses.

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2018 Summer Internship Fellowship Recipients

continued from page 16

“The life I've had was the result of Professor Leger Morrison’s counsel. That's the immeasurable

Bryant University honored the Agostinis as Champions for Philanthropy in the fall of 2018. The award recognized their support of the Alternative Spring Break program, a multi-year Partners in Scholarship fund to honor George’s late brother, Dominic Agostini ’74, and their gift to Expanding the World of Opportunity: The Campaign for Bryant’s Bold Future. The dual objectives of that gift are to incorpo-

impact faculty can have

rate and permanently endow the existing scholarship as the Agostini

on students’ lives.”

Family Endowed Scholarship as well as provide major support for the

JUDITH ALLEN ’55

Christian and Catholic students deepen their faith through service.

University’s Christian Campus Ministry and programs that help

“While the Agostinis believe that changing just one life is worth the effort, they have actually improved the lives of hundreds, and are a shining example of hope,” says Benetti. “They have taught me: Keep your faith, even through the most challenging of times, and goodness is sure to come.”

Professor’s Wisdom and Vision Live on Through Internship Scholarship Fund Judith Allen ’55 has experienced extraordinary career trajectory, rising from a clerical position to Director of Human Resources and Public Relations at Rhode Island Hospital, and ultimately President and CEO of The Bushnell Performing Arts Center in Hartford, CT, and the North Carolina Performing Arts Center in Charlotte, NC. She Judith Allen ’55

attributes that to former Bryant Professor of Education Leger R. Morrison, who retired in 1972 after a 40-year tenure at Bryant and

O PE N IN G DO O RS T O ALL A BR YANT EDUCA TION OFFER S

died in 2017, at the age of 95.

Pavilion/Community Engagement

Morrison’s advice was inspirational,

Intern at ArtsQuest. The Bethlehem,

says Allen. “He advised re-evaluating

PA–based nonprofit organization is

your life, personally and profession-

dedicated to presenting music, arts,

ally, every five years.” Morrison told

festivals, cultural experiences, and

them, she says, “If you are not pro-

education and outreach programs

gressing, make a change, hard as it

that aid in economic development,

may be.”

urban revitalization, and community enrichment.

For more information about establishing an internship scholarship or other scholarship opportunities at Bryant University, please contact Edward A. Magro Executive Director of Development, at emagro@bryant.edu or 401.232.6528

Now a businessperson and faculty member at College of Charleston (SC),

As the first recipient of the Leger

Allen appreciates how both student

Morrison Internship Fund, Katz com-

interns and sponsoring organizations

bined marketing with event planning

benefit from internship opportunities.

as he helped to organize and run more

She consulted with Kevin Gaw, Ph.D.,

than 50 free concerts throughout the

Executive Director of the Amica Center

summer. Through his internship, Katz

for Career Education at Bryant, and

gained valuable experience in his

other University leaders, before

desired field, and formed valuable

establishing the fund.

connections with industry experts.

Internships are rewarding experiences

“This was my first hands-on learning

that help students identify and clarify

experience in the field of event plan-

their career goals and pathways, notes

ning within the music/live music

Gaw. “Students who complete an

industry,” says Katz, a Marketing

internship are more likely to land a job

major. “The live music industry is

offer, and those who complete a paid

where I want to work after graduation

internship are more likely to command

and this was a perfect opportunity to

a higher starting salary,” he points out.

gain skills and qualifications that will

“Judith’s incredible gift will help Bryant

give me an advantage going forward.”

Nancy Kirsch, a freelance writer in Providence, writes frequently for Bryant University.

students with financial need leverage the power of the internship and create a solid foundation for career success.” Establishing the fund in honor of Leger R. Morrison was a “no-brainer” for the grateful alumna. “If it wasn’t for Leger, I never would have reached where I am today,” says Allen. Because of Leger, she adds, “I didn’t see the glass ceiling and just kept going.” Thanks to Judith Allen, and the inspiration she received from Leger Morrison, Collin Katz ’19 was able to work last summer as the Levitt

B R YAN T W I N T E R 20 19

CORPORATE SUPPORT: an Enduring Return on Investment Leading corporations seeking top talent see their engagement with and philanthropic support of Bryant as a smart investment. They take an active role in the success of the next generation of business and community leaders who will use their energy, skills, and expertise to transform industries, improve economies, and strengthen communities around the world. Philanthropic support from corporations and foundations underwrites many of Bryant’s most impactful academic programs,

“Partnering with Bryant University has provided a major return on investment for us. The quality of talent is second to none and hires are ready to contribute to our bottom line on day one.”

supports faculty research and development, provides scholarship

Engaging with Bryant, companies and organizations partner with a

Jeff Gardner ’87, Carousel Industries Chief Executive Officer and Bryant University Trustee.

resources, and enhances both student life and athletics programs. That support currently totals $37 million, representing 40 percent of the gifts received to date by the University’s historic capital campaign, Expanding the World of Opportunity: The Campaign for Bryant’s Bold Future. In FY18, corporate sponsorships totaled $911,119, an all-time record.

world-class institution, utilize innovative research and nationally recognized expertise, and gain a recruiting edge with talented and motivated students. They also build their brand and achieve a return on investment that includes hiring next generation talent and reaching new customers, while also investing in community and corporate responsibility.

T HE PO WER O F PART N ER ING WITH BR YA NT

Companies gain access to a specific student audience through programs such as IDEA (Innovation and Design Experience for All), the immersive three-day design-thinking boot camp for all first-year students, and the International Business and Global Supply Chain Practicum programs, where students tackle real business problems. Investments of time, money, and expertise can help companies reach a wider audience through involvement with the University’s signature events and programs such as the Women’s Summit, World Trade Day, and the Northeast Intercollegiate Sales Competition (NISC).

Engagement with impact Partnering with Bryant yields a range of benefits. EY (Ernst & Young) is one of a number of organizations working with the University to enhance its successful – and growing - design- thinking, learning experiences. “We are always looking to infuse our business with new, innovative ideas that will give us a competitive edge,” said Sarah Fraser,

Corporations and foundations support numerous academic programs at Bryant, including Northeast Intercollegiate Sales Competition, coordinated by Associate Professor of Marketing Stefanie Boyer, Ph.D.

GETTING INVOLVED There are many ways for leading companies to engage with the University’s talented, driven students, including:

And, they can invest in academic excellence by: •Programmicatic enhancements • Endowing professorships and chairs • Supporting Executives-in-Residence •Sponsoring academic programs, competitions, or practicums

•Offering internships •Program enhancements •Participating in corporate recruiting programs and career fairs •Providing summer fellowships •Taking part in employer panels and events •Engaging with athletic programs

Or, by collaborating with faculty, they can: • Develop projects that advance innovation in specific disciplines • Support new research in an area of mutual interest • Underwrite a student research fellowship • Build connections by arranging site visits for Bryant students

By supporting Bryant and its students, the University’s corporate partners ensure that it continues to educate and inspire graduates who go on to excel at their jobs and make a difference in their communities. They help to build a culture of innovation that pays incredible dividends for all involved, and lays the groundwork to future success. For more information, please contact Robin A. Richardson, Senior Director, Corporate & Foundation Relations, at 401.232.6814. Northeast Region Campus Recruiter

also have access to talented interns

for EY. “By supporting IDEA, a design

and potential new hires.

thinking program at Bryant, we access a pipeline of talent that can help move

“Partnering with Bryant University has

our company forward.”

provided a major return on investment for us. The quality of talent is second

Bryant seniors in the distinctive

to none and hires are ready to contrib-

Global Supply Chain Management and

ute to our bottom line on day one,”

International Business Practicums

said Jeff Gardner ’87, Carousel

serve as consultants to companies

Industries Chief Executive Officer

looking to enter an international

and Bryant University Trustee.

market or solve a real-world business issue. Eight recent Global Supply

The University’s centers and institutes

Chain Management Practicum projects

make significant contributions in the

resulted in combined proposed annual

business community and the govern-

savings/earnings of $18.4 million with

ment sector while advancing innova-

average savings/earnings per project

tive research and academic excellence.

of $2.3 million.

The Advanced Applied Analytics Center, the Center for Global and

The Northeast Intercollegiate Sales

Regional Economic Studies, the John

Competition draws hundreds of

H. Chafee Center for International

students from more than 20 colleges

Business, the U.S. - China Institute,

and universities across the United

and the Hassenfeld Institute for Public

States and Canada. Sponsors not only

Leadership further their respective

observe students’ work on case studies

fields, build invaluable connections,

developed for their own products, but

and provide unique insights.

B R YAN T S PR I N G 20 19

PHILANTHROPY

Bryant’s Historic Capital Campaign Tops $100 Million Generating Record Philanthropy for Scholarships, Strategic Academic and Student Life Programs, and Award-Winning Facilities At Bryant University’s Board of Trustees meeting in January, President Ronald K. Machtley announced that the University’s capital campaign, Expanding the World of Opportunity: The Campaign for Bryant’s Bold Future, had exceeded its original goal of $75 million and surpassed an increased stretch goal of $100 million with several months still to go. Recent investments in Bryant’s capital campaign include a $7.5 million pledge from an anonymous alumnus, representing the largest single commitment

$102 million

ever received from an individual in Bryant history and one of five capital campaign constituent gifts of $5 million or more.

David C. Wegrzyn '86,

Vice President for University Advancement

Building on Bryant’s strategic expansion of academic programs in Data Science, one of the nation’s

fastest growing fields, the University is also pleased to annouce the John ’01H and Jeanne Rowe Endowed Professor of Data Science position. A recent commitment of $1 million from President Machtley and his wife, Kati C. Machtley, director of the Bryant University Women’s Summit, pushed Bryant past its $100 million goal. According to William J. Conaty ’67, Chair of the Bryant University Board of Trustees and with Michael E. Fisher ’67, ’15H co-chair of Bryant’s capital campaign, “This capital campaign, only the second comprehensive campaign in Bryant’s 155-year history, has been record-breaking for the University. Our community has really stepped up to the

G E N ERO U S DO N O RS

$75 million original goal

plate, and in the last year alone, Bryant set a new record by raising more than $18 million in gifts and pledges. So far more than 22,000

“When we launched this historic capital campaign, we had a vision that the

donors- including trustees, alum-

campaign would inspire unprecedented levels of support and provide ex-

ni, parents, faculty, staff, students,

traordinary resources to allow us to redefine Bryant’s future and set a new

friends, and corporations and foun-

pace for others to follow. We have now raised more than $100 million and

dations- have united in support of Bryant’s future.”

our bold vision is being realized.” Bryant University President RONALD K. MACHTLEY

Transformational Results and Impact Across every facet of the school, Bryant’s capital campaign has already generated significant results: • The impact of $21.5 million in new scholarship resources has helped to put a Bryant education within reach of those students who will benefit from it the most. More than 100 new annual and endowed scholarship funds have been established, including a fund made possible by a recent gift from the estate of former Bryant College President Emeritus William T. O’Hara and his wife Bobbi. Applications to Bryant’s entering class of September 2019 are at an all-time high and represent talented and high-achieving students from across the country and around the world; • Flexible, unrestricted gifts to the Bryant Fund totaling $20 million have gone to areas where they are needed most, with an emphasis

program; resources for the Profes-

Champlin Foundation and others to

sional MBA graduate school online

support state-of-the-art teaching

initiative; support for new classes

and learning spaces and tools

including Fixed Income and Digital

including a new data visualization

Marketing courses; faculty develop-

lab, an enlarged lab for Psychology,

ment and innovation resources; and

expansion of the TV studio, and

executives-in-residence and visiting

Bloomberg terminals in addition

keynote speakers;

Trustee John Rowe ’01H and his • Significant contributions of nearly

cellence funds provided to the Deans of both the College of Business and the College of Arts and Sciences; the first-year Gateway and Innovation and Design Experience for All (IDEA) program; technology enhancements including 3D printers and robots, spaces including a new studio arts class room; travel opportunities for students in the Bryant Honors

wife, Jeanne, to underwrite an

$18 million for Bryant’s nationally

endowed Professor of Data

recognized academic programs and

Science position;

learning environment include a $2.5 million matching gift from the

• $15.5 million in gifts for facili-

Warren Alpert Foundation resulting

ties has allowed the addition of

in $5 million raised for the School of

more than 217,000 square feet of

Health Sciences; more than $1 mil-

award-winning new and enhanced

lion to create an Accounting Innova-

spaces. During the capital campaign,

tion Fund; $.5 million for initiatives

under the leadership of Bryant

within the International Business

President Ronald K. Machtley the

and Global Supply Chain Manage-

University launched Bryant Builds,

ment programs; and gifts from The

the largest and most transformative

Campaign Giving by Designation

on support for many academic initiatives including: new Academic Ex-

to the $1 million from former

3% Leadership Programs

18%

Academic Programs and Initiatives

22%

Student Scholarships

4% Global Programs and Study Abroad

16%

20%

Facilities

Unrestricted Giving

17%

All Other Designations

B R YAN T S PR I N G 20 19

Donors Supporting Academic Programs and Initiatives

Dollars Raised for Academic Programs and Initiatives

641

$3,033,886 $1,723,205 $730,266

194

$314,841

$235,382

26 FY14

FY15

FY16

FY17

FY18

FY14

FY15

FY16

FY17

FY18

facilities initiative since Bryant’s

within the Elizabeth and Malcolm

Hillel program and Jewish life,

move from Providence to Smithfield

Chace Wellness and Athletic Center

Christian Campus Ministry, and the

48 years ago. Projects successful-

provide Bryant’s student-athletes

Catholic Students Program Fund;

ly completed include design and

with an environment that inspires

and establishment of the Richard

construction of the 48,000 square

them to succeed at the highest level

and Bonnie Leto Nutrition and

foot Quinlan/Brown Academic Inno-

of collegiate athletics;

Health Education Endowed Fund.

vation Center, an entirely new kind of facility for teaching and learning,

• Expanded resources of $3.4 million for Bryant global initiatives,

achievement and success inspiring

rum, which have galvanized Bryant’s

including funds to support Bryant’s

us to excel, Bryant is on the move.

commitment to academic excellence

Sophomore International Experience

We are earning top national rankings

and innovation. The completely

and other study abroad opportuni-

and have positioned the University as

re-imagined Michael E. ’67 and Karen

ties; and funds to support academic,

a leader in innovative global educa-

L. Fisher Student Center has created

business, and cultural partnerships

tion. Accomplished Bryant alumni are

a welcoming three-story, 56,000

between Bryant University and high-

in high demand by organizations all

square foot campus “living room”

er learning institutions and cultural

around the world.

that enhances Bryant’s distinctive

organizations in China;

residential experience. Bryant’s new School of Health Sciences is based

This capital campaign has already • Charitable contributions that

far exceeded our original $75 million

in the 11,000 square foot Physician

support Bryant’s mission as a

goal, and will continue through 2019.

Assistant Learning Center, a contem-

leader in education, including $2.7

Bryant plans to celebrate the success-

porary wing added to the Univer-

million in commitments from for-

ful conclusion of the capital campaign

sity’s landmark Unistructure. The

mer trustee Alan Hassenfeld ’85H

during its annual Reunion@Homecom-

David M. ’85 and Terry Beirne Stadium

for the Hassenfeld Institute for

ing weekend, September 27-28, 2019.

Complex, including the 4,400-seat

Public Leadership;

Bulldog Stadium and 10,000 square foot Bulldog Strength & Conditioning

With more than 155 years of continued

and the Janikies Family Innovation Fo-

I encourage you to participate now • Nearly $2.2 million raised for

in making history. When this capital

Center; adjacent state-of-the-art turf

enriched student life and learning

campaign concludes in September, you

field and lighting; the Conaty Park

opportunities, including gifts of $1.3

will want to know that you were a part

baseball and softball complex; the

million from PwC to support diver-

of it and helped to secure Bryant’s

80,000 square foot Conaty Indoor

sity initiatives and the Accounting

legacy and bold future. To make your

Athletic Center, the largest facility of

Careers Leadership Program; key

gift today or get involved, visit bry-

its kind in New England; and a new

contributions toward Campus

ant.edu/giving or call 877.353.5667.

Sports Medicine and Training Center

Ministry programs including the

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B R YA N T L E A D E R S H I P CO U N C I L The Bryant Leadership Council (BLC) comprises individuals who have made annual gifts or pledge payments of $1,000 or more during Bryant University’s fiscal year (July 1-June 30). We thank these leaders and all of our benefactors for their generous support that allows our students to have an enhanced experience at Bryant University.

FOUNDER’S SOCIETY

TRUSTEE’S SOCIETY

($100,000+)

($25,000-49,999)

Anonymous (2)

David E. ’61 and Barbara Allardice

David M. ’85 and Terry Beirne

Lars and Diana Bergquist P’13

Robert P. ’86 and Kathleen Brown P’19

Philip E. Bergquist ’13

William J. ’67 and Sue Conaty

P. James Brady, III ’81 and Barbara Brady

Alan G. Hassenfeld ’85H and

Siro T. ’57 and Roberta DeGasperis

Jeffrey W. ’87 and Kate Gardner

† Nicholas W. ’57, ’86H and

Eric R. Handa ’97

Frank M. ’81 and Marion Sheahan ’81

Vivien Hassenfeld Margaret Giroux ’57 Janikies P’84

Corey E. ’80 and Karen Levine

Robert P. ’73 and Jane Mead

Richard B. ’73 and Bonnie Leto

Joseph F. ’80 and Kathryn

Andrew A. MacGregor ’90

David J. Olney ’82 and Denise

Jurewicz ’81 Puishys

John W. Rowe ’01H and Jeanne Rowe

Hauck P’08

Chakoian-Olney

† Estate of William T. ’90H and †Barbara

† Estate of Paul C. Nicholson, Jr. ’69H

William J. ’64 and Ellen Piccerelli P’88, P’98

† Ralph ’47, ’87H and Barbara ’83, ’85 MBA,

Neil F. ’84 and Carla Stempel

Thomas A. ’63, ’98H and Carol

O’Hara ’97H Papitto

Arthur ’60 and Carole Oliner ’59 Sukel

Marsh ’63 Taylor

Robert Wadsworth and Theresa Taylor

Wadsworth P’19

CHAIRMAN’S SOCIETY * Anonymous

PRESIDENT’S SOCIETY

($10,000-24,999)

† Glen Camp and †Estate of Elly Camp

* Brian Bachman

W. Timothy ’87 and Colleen Coggins

* Jonathan D. H’18 and Ruth Fain

Michael E. ’67, ’15H and Karen Fisher

† Alan E. ’52 and Doris Bombard’52 Lang

Ronald K. Machtley and Kati C.’17H

Machtley P’06 MBA

Rodney R. Baillargeon ’76

† Estate of Kenneth R. Middleton ’63 and

Claudio Del Vecchio ’12H and Debra F.

J. Terrence Murray ’89H and

Suzanne Murray

Karl F. ’58, ’91H and Jacqueline Ruest ’57

Del Vecchio

† Paul V. ’60 and Ruth Hettinger ’60

DeLomba

Carolyn Rafaelian

Robert A. ’14H and Renamarie DiMuccio

Ralph R. ’55 † and Lucia Rafaelian

Scott C. Donnelly ’14H and Deanna

Gordon and Ursula Riblet P’97

Donnelly

† Cheryl W. Snead ’06H and Roland Snead

Jeffrey L. ’73 and Ileen Doppelt

* Joan Waters ’83 and John Freiberg

Mary L. Dupont ’68, ’93H and Robert K.

Decelles

Ericson P’84

Charles and Becky Francis

Jeffrey M. ’91 and Kimberly Roy ’92 Fryer P’19, P’22

Thomas J. ’88 and Joan Gaidimas

Charles J. Granatell ’08

Thomas and Mary Wheeler Grape P’21

† James W. ’60 and Elizabeth Grzybowski

† Robert M. Bennett ’87H and Marjie Bennett Richard and Sandra Koffler Bornstein Robert J. ’88 and Jennifer Calabro J. Steven ’69 and Lily Cowen

Emmy Johnston

Frederick H. ’53 and Jean Eaton

Judith DiBiase Allen ’55 and †David Colburn Tim Barton ’85

Kevin and Paula McNamara

Edward and Robbi Easton P’16, P’22

($50,000-99,999) George and Mary Agostini

Hunter and Katherine Henry William P. ’84 and Alisa Hoadley P’18, P’22 John and Gail Hughes P’14, P’18 Scott D. ’82 and Kimberly Ireland P’19 Diane A. Kazarian ’83 and Ross Sinclair

Lucille Gotsell Killiany ’46

Joanna T. Lau ’97H and Denis Berube

Alphonse S. Lucarelli ’66

Kristian P. ’81 and Lailing Wong ’82

Moor P’17

Alfred T. ’57 and Joan Morris

Kin Shek and Lyly Ng P’20

Andrew and Anne O’Keefe P’16, P’21

Paul and Barbara Pertile P’21

Robert H. Petrarca Sr.’53 and Marie Petrarca

Michael and Susan Pressler P’20

† Deceased * New Members

B R YAN T SPR I N G 20 19

Donald R. ’83 and Patricia Quattrucci P’16

James S. ’68 and Shirley Bridgeman ’67

Richardson

James V. ’72 and Janet Rosati

Wesner ’92 Holmes P’17

Jason A. Jaffe ’68

Tov Birke-Haueisen ’00 and Kate

* Marilyn LaDieu

MacDonald ’00 Haueisen

Thomas M. ’77 and Karen Boelsen P’12

Kevin M. Lavalla ’78

* Samuel T. ’93 and Tracy Holsworth’94

* Jonathan and Terry Rutenberg P’22

Joseph Layden

Daniel F. ’73 and Joanne Schmitt

David H. ’54 and Elizabeth Leigh

Raymond T. ’60 and Barbara Bush P’86

James and Anne Seuffert P’17

James P. ’87 and Kelly Loring

Todd G. ’00 MBA and Trish Carey

Mario L. Solari ’85

Linda and Gary Lulli

Gene A. ’69 and Susan Carlone

David J. ’85 and Sheryl Sorbaro

Gregory S. Lyden ’82 and Catherine Tormey

Jeffrey Snyder P’18

Judith Dawson Mack ’68

* Steven and Amalia Crane P’21

Gregory L. Steiner ’85

Thomas S. ’67 and Adeline Marotta P’05

* Alberto Cruz P’21

Donald Taylor and Gigo Lee-Taylor P’19

John B. ’84, ’88 MST and Theresa Maynard

* Margaret Van Bree

Cheryl A. Merchant ’12H

* Robert and Debra DiGiaro P’20

Jeannette Landon Mitchell ’96 and

Jaime L. Eichen ’98

Eric J. Emerson ’91 MBA

David and Clare Weinstein

* Robert F. Weisberg ’83 MBA

DEAN’S SOCIETY

James Mitchell

Broomer

Erik ’86 and Kate Constantino

Leonard M. ’70 and Joy Davis

Patrick and Margaret Nassaney P’95, P’98

* Douglas Eymer and Selene Carlo-Eymer P’21

Kevin and Chantel O’Neill P’20

* Michael and Tracy Fasano P’21

($5,000-9,999) Anonymous

Victor Primavera, Jr. ’49 and †Rose

Richard R. ’66 and Mary Fay

Sharon Guenther Garavel ’85 and Jerry

David Arpin

Peter Arpin P’17

* Marc J. Riblet ’97

Jarrod O. Ashton ’02

Primavera P’81

Frank W. ’69 and Mary Thornton ’69 Reis

Garavel

Ronald T. Gendron, Jr. and Colleen

* Daniel A. ’90 and Tara Rioux

* William and Michele Bergner P’22

Brent and Diane Rosenthal P’19

Charles ’70 and Anne German

Steven Sadler

David M. ’71 and Marcia Gold

Peter and Cortney Sannizzaro P’18, P’20

W. Dustin Goldstein ’95 and Inmaculada

Frank G. Bingham, Jr. ’61, ’72 MBA and

Caryl Whitcher ’61, ’71 Bingham P’85

† John D. ’56, ’05H and Lucy Callahan

Malcolm C. ’66 and Virginia Selver

Edward T. ’77 and Bonnie Capasso

Cynthia J. Schmitt-Sprinkle ’81 and

Richard G. ’82, ’87 MST and Louise Carriere

Laura Vessichio Carrubba ’89 and

Ted Sprinkle

Gendron P’22

Morales

Howard W. ’60 and Barbara Gorham P’86

* Jacquelyn Gottwald

Daniel S. ’03 MBA and Jennifer Shorr

Axel Stepan ’94

* Todd E. Gustafson ’86

* James and Colleen Chadwick P’21

Peter A. ’74 and Janice Wilbur Sullivan

* James Hallal

William R. Cohen and Susan S. Hoyt

M. Anne Szostak ’02H and Michael Szostak * Brendan and Beth Halligan P’21

Terence and Deborah Condren P’20

James V. ’77 and Lynn Verraster

Andrew F. ’87 and Lucy Corrado P’20

Kevin P. ’86 and Antje Walsh

Edward J. ’72 and Mary Lou Desaulnier P’96

Jennifer Flaherty Weafer ’00 and

Nancy McHugh DeViney ’75 and

Michael Carrubba

Mark DeViney

Michael Weafer

Jane Mahoney Grayhurst ’67

Adrien W. Hebert Jr. ’72, ’77 MBA and

LeBlanc P’21

Michael and Sheryl Weiner P’18

J. Dennis ’66 and Lucina Heipt

John Hazen White, Jr.

Taylor A. ’00, ’03 MBA and Jennifer

Michael P. ’88 and Donna Fahey

Peter ’82, ’92 MST and Lori Fogarty

* David Wilbur

Jason S. Fromer’92 and Laurie Barron ’92

*† Everett H. ’40 and †Esther Wilbur

Katherine Hebert

Michael E. ’87, ’94 MBA and Julie

Fromer P’22

Mathieu Henshall ’00

Dennis F. ’69 and Claudia Jacques

* Adam B. Joffe ’93, ’95 MBA

Robert and †Winifred Galkin

John R. ’91 MBA and Karen Galvin

UNIVERSITY SOCIETY ($2,500-4,999) Glenn Ahlborg

H. Kent ’77 and Penny Goetjen P’11

Mary Lyons ’87 MBA

Jeffrey and Tracey Gould P’16

* Mark and Lisa Avery P’22

H. James ’88 and Margaret Mitchell ’89

Joshua I. Hansel ’95

David T. ’69 and Nancy Hansen

* Carl and Carolyn Bennett P’21

† Autino A. ’58 and Jane Maraia

Joshua M. ’96 and Michele Herron

Joseph R. Beretta ’78 MBA

Donald B. Holmes, Jr. ’92 and Kelly

Mark A. ’93 and Robin Bernier

* Wayne Tso and Marion Masterson-Tso P’18

Gary E. ’78, ’85 MBA, ’17H and Bethany

Morris ’78 Furtado P’09

Michael J. ’82 MBA and Nela Amico Gregory and Geraldine Barber

* Deborah Keir * Wesley and Carolyn Kenworthy P’18

Michael and Laurette Klier P’20

* Perry Lorenz

Magee P’19, P’22

Glen P. ’81, ’87 MBA and †Susan Martin

† Deceased * New Members

G E N ERO U S DO N O RS

Robert and Colleen McCabe P’18

Teresa M. McCarthy ’83

Judith McDonnell

Bryant Leadership Council Donors

* Lisa McLaughlin

455

* Samantha A. Merwin ’12

Shawn A. ’85 and Marylouise Kuzler ’88

Monty

427

Peter L. ’68 and Barbara Newell

* Siu Lung Ngai and Hsiu Hui Cheng P’19

Badaracco P’15

Catherine D’Acchioli Parente ’78

Jennifer S. Parkhurst ’97, ’06 MBA

John T. ’86 and Elizabeth Ragnoni

John S. Renza, Jr. ’70 and Marianne

Sylvestre ’91 MBA Ricci

Michael and Kristin Roberto

Richard and Barbara Roberts P’17

Paula Hawkinson ’85 Rooks and

William Rooks

Daniel B. ’52 and Juanita Santos

Bruce N. ’62 and Nancy Schatz

* Chris Skillin * Samuel Slade and Susan Coughlin P’17

Kirk and Lauren Sperry P’19

George M. ’79 MBA and Margaret Spino

Thomas A. Tanury ’07H and Carol Tanury

Gino and Susan Tarantino P’20

George J. Then ’67

* Michael J. ’96 and Kathleen Trask P’22

Stephen L. Tully, Jr. ’98 and Colleen Tully

George A. Vecchione ’06H and Melanie

Vecchione

* Tajinder and Sonia Vohra P’22 Michele Volpi and Angelica Della

Grazia P’20

Robin Torbron Warde and Newell E.

Warde P’17

David C. ’86 and Linda Wegrzyn

* Eric and Mary Jo Whitehead P’22

James D. Wilkinson, Jr. ’85 and Mary Jane

357 FY14

FY15

FY16

FY17

FY18

Renza P’06 MBA

Michael J. ’84 and Michelle

369

Charello P’04

Patricia A. O’Brien and Joseph

409

Elaine Notarantonio ’75 and Ralph

Wilkinson P’17

William Wolcott

Hong Yang

LEADER’S SOCIETY

* Howard M. ’70 and Susan

($1,000-2,499) Edgar R. Alger, III ’78, ’82 MST

Robert F. ’92 MBA and Mary Allen

* Jay Buckley

Bruce C. ’67 and June Anderson P’98

Carrie Sedwick Burr ’88

Edgar and Jo-Anne Anderson P’17, P’20

Nanette Buziak Lexow ’93

Roger and Colleen ’05 MBA Anderson P’06

C. Christopher Cannon

Andrew G. ’84 and Corina Andrews

Charles L. Caranci, Jr. ’88 and Pamela

Madan and Shoba Annavarjula

Shanel O. Anthony ’02, ’03 MBA

Thomas Celona ’69

Stephen and Charlotte Arnold P’14

Vincent and Annette Cerilli

Robert C. Arnone ’94

* Michael and Christine Cerino P’19

Victoria and Joseph Atkins P’05, P’07, P’11,

P’08 MBA, P’13 MPAc

Bromberg P’06 MBA

Thomas C. Brown ’60

Caranci

King Y. ’82 and Deborah Chan

* Alayne D. Chappell ’07, ’09 MBA

Stanley and Susan Baran P’12, P’15

* William and Lynne Chase P’21

Jeffrey A. ’86 and Susan Barovich

* Ronald and Tina Chofay P’19

Judy Barrett Litoff

Dana N. ’81 and Joanie Barron

Paul Choquette, Jr. ’03H and Elizabeth Choquette

* John H. Bauer ’88

Christopher A. Chouinard ’86

Roger N. ’76 and Diane Begin

Robert L. Christenson ’77

George E. ’58, ’96H and Carol Bello

Lisa G. Churchville ’09H and Alex Carlin

James H. Benedix, Sr. ’59 and Jane Benedix

* Frances Almonte Ciancaglini ’57, P’86

Gerald J. Berard ’80, ’95H

* Andrew J. ’99 and Sarah Smith ’99 Cichon

James P. ’92 and Teri Bergeron

Barbara Cilli

* Clair Berrett

* Michael and Karen Clemmey P’19

Michelle L. ’05 MBA and Jason Cloutier

* William C. Biebusch ’78

Lori and Steven Coakley P’17, P’20

* Donald W. Bishop ’67

Frances Coffey P’98

* Thomas and Jill Coffey P’20

Farokh Bhada and Shamsnaz Virani

Nicholas G. ’00 and Brooke Bohnsack

* Andre and Catina Brackett P’21

Anne Congdon

Robert and Elle Conti

Brian Britton P’01

Despite making every effort to list all of the University’s leadership donors correctly, errors and omissions may have inadvertently occurred in producing this record of giving. If your name appears incorrectly or is not listed, please contact the Office of Development at (877) 353-5667 so that we may correct our records for future recognition. Thank you.

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Bertrand A. ’47 and Helen Fournier

* Kevin Fox

CHELSEY SABILLA ‘19

Elaine Franks

William J. Franks ’57

* Lawrence and Barbara Freirich

Recipient of the William R. and Olga O’Brien Endowed Scholarship Fund $6,930

David M. ’89 and Tracy French

Kimberly Rekart Frey ’05 and Bradley Frey

* Thomas J. ’97 and Jennifer A. ’97 Gardner

M A J O R : Accounting

M I N O R : Communication

C L U B S & AC T I V I T I E S : Alpha Omicron Pi Sorority, Accounting Association, Volunteer Income Tax Assistant, International Student Organization

Ted A. Garlacy Jr. ’07 MBA and Theresa Garlacy

Clifford and Kim Garnett P’14

Shannon Chalmers Giumetti ’93

* Leo B. Glasheen Jr. ’79, ’83 MBA and Rita

Glasheen

* Robert J. ’00 and Jessica A. Glew ’99

WO R K E X P E R I E N C E : Tax Internship at Boston Scientific, Accounting Internship at Marguerite Concrete, Inc., Financial Operations Internship at Lifespan Corporate Services

* Robert M. Goeren ’14 * James Gonnella

Michael Gravier and Marta S. Trujillo-

“I chose to attend Bryant because of its strong accounting program and its reputation for innovation and success. Your kindness has

Bencomo ’10, P’17, P’19

Allen Gribben ’63

* Lynette Green

Thomas F. ’82 and Susan Illuzzi ’82 Guerra

* John R. Hagan ’86

enabled me to attend Bryant and to receive an excellent education.

James O. Hallet ’83

I would not have been able to join organizations, take great classes,

Charlotte Harrington P’91

and make amazing friends. For that, I am forever grateful.”

Ann-Marie Harrington ’86

Donna Harris P’03

† Stephen R. ’61 and Susan Knox ’60 Healy

Thomas S. ’69 and Lynda Henderson

* David E. ’88 and Janice Eaton ’88 Hobaica * James Hynes * Gregory F. ’87 and Megan Covino

David and Jan Craine P’08

Herbert and Monica Cummings P’80

Roberta Hysell

Steven J. ’77, ’82 MBA and Patricia Issa P’07

* Nikolas M. Dutra ’14

Bernard A. Jackvony ’67

Ryan P. ’08 and Bella Daley

* Tucker J. James ’17

Elizabeth A. Davies ’96

* John T. ’79 and Brenda Dziedzic P’04

Arthur G. ’88 and Elizabeth Karalexis

Richard and Patricia Eannarino P’96

Paul M. Keating, Jr. ’88 and Lisa Keating

Carol Bremilst Embree ’85

Frank S. ’53 and Dorothy Kelley

* Robert G. ’71 and Laurie Deane

C. Correll ’75 and Eleanor Durling P’08,

Frank A. ’62, ’92H and Gail Delmonico P’77

P’08 MBA

Thomas L. Dwyer, Jr. ’73, ’87 MBA, P’01

* Caragh DeLuca

* John Eng-Wong and Priscilla Angelo

Sean T. ’98 and Melissa Kenny

* Darren and Deborah DeMartino P’22

David and Cynthia Ketcham

* Michael Famiglietti

* Joseph Kirmser

* Frank J. ’88, ’93 MBA and Mary

* Michael T. ’86 and Elizabeth Catino ’87

* Dan Klores

Carol DeMoranville Rabitor ’88, ’94 MBA D’Ercole

Andrew Erickson

Famiglietti P’16

John and Lenora Klein P’19

John and Patricia DeShaw P’97

* John D. Farr ’02 and Victoria A.

Erin E. Devine ’00

* Daniel M. Kortick ’97 MBA

Harrison-Farr ’02

Harry J. ’62 and Maxine Sirkin ’62 Koenig

* Harvey B. Dikter ’85

* Salvador Fernandez and Kelli Wells P’22

* Michael W. Krafka ’15, P’11

Lynn Hyland Dionne ’89

* Gordan Kuhar

Peter Dipaola and Sherry Roulston P’17

* Joseph G. Finocchiaro Jr. ’96

Drew A. Diskin ’95

* Barry A. Fischman ’85

* Kathleen LaCroix

J. Kevin Donovan ’67

*† Estate of John J. ’53 and †Gloria Ficocelli ’45

Richard B. ’79 and Florence Lafleur P’02

Maura Dowling

Jeffrey W. ’88 and Renee Lake

William M. ’76 and Sally Drohan

Dennis and Susan Lamar P’16

G E N ERO U S DO N O RS

Stephen M. Ferrara ’98

Fitzgerald

Lookman and Olayinka Folami P’21

Mark and Mary Kuhar P’18

* Diane Landry

Barry and Marie Morrison

John and Marie Saddlemire

E. Allen ’97 and Geraldine Morrison

Wendy Samter

* Jonathan H. ’92 and Annette Nerenberg ’92 E. Ronald ’61 and Linda Mosca

Ernest R. ’71 and Doris Ouelette Santoro ’70

Gaytha Langlois Larabee P’21

Robert Muksian

* Brian Schiele

* Kathleen Laramie P’21

Keith and Kathy Murray

* Milton and Phyllis Schumacher P’05

* Robert Laramie P’21

* Courtney Murtaugh

James and Elizabeth A. ’10 MST Segovis

Harold A. ’52 and Geraldine LaValley

* Gordon A. Nelson ’82

Thomas Sepe and Maria Mileno P’16

Margaret Wallace Lawson ’53

* Richard Nelson ’84

Bob and Cindy Sewall P’18, P’18 MBA

Beverly E. Ledbetter ’18H

* Shashi Shekhar

Michelle M. Lewis ’05

Rudolph A. ’69 and Paula Saarinen Nicoletti ’69

Orville G. ’62 and Carolyn Sheldon

* Allan and Nancy Linden P’20

Peter Nigro and Mary Joyce

George and Susan Shuster

Larry B. ’70 and Diane Lipton

Tracy J. Noga ’92

James B. Sieger ’80

Rhonda Parente LoCurto ’85 and

* William O’Connell

Kathleen A. Simons ’83 MST

Michael O’Leary

John A. ’65 and † Madge Skoglund

* Thomas and Terri Lodge P’18

Alan and Anita Olinsky

Marla Vaughn Smith ’98 and Dennis

Donald A. Lopes ’58

* Michael J. Oliveri ’08

Kathy L. Lopes ’80, ’87 MBA

Elizabeth O’Neil

William and Maura Smith P’18

* Shayne Lotito

Timothy O’Neil ’91

Debra Young Srdoc ’90 and Dana Srdoc

* Douglas J. ’86 and Shirley Lueck

* Timothy O’Neill

Paul P. ’72, ’77 MBA and Patricia St. Onge

Jane I. ’09 and Stephen Lutrario

* Jorge Ortiz-Class and Frances Garcia-Diaz

Arnold ’64 and Paulette Stairman P’94

David and Sharon Lux

Glenn and Marla Sulmasy P’22

James T. Lynch ’84

David C. Osella ’83

Donna Sweeney

William J. Lynch ’87 MST

Timothy and Beth O’Shea

* Elysce K. Tackmann ’07

Edward and Linda Magro

Timothy Paige

Keith S. ’78 and Jane Zetzer ’79 Mahler

Dorinda A Pannozzo ’91

* Maricarmen Toro ’92

* Robert P. Maiorano ’11, ’12 MBA

Robert T. Pauze ’07

V. K. and Nirmala Unni

* Charles and Colleen Malet P’19

* Thomas J. Peirce ’45

Albert P. Valliere, Jr., ’69 and Paula

* Mark A. Pepper ’95

Richard J. ’82 and Chris Pereira

* Joseph Malouf

Mills C. ’49 and Juliette Perry

* Stephen A. Vigliotti ’05

* Steven and Cheryl Phillips P’21

Eleonora Cardarelli Walsh ’61

* Michael C. Pilon ’97

Burton J. ’76 and Jane Waltman

Charles LoCurto

Kevin Maloney and Leslie Warner-

Maloney P’16

Judy Samdperil Mann ’86 MBA and

Robert Mann

P’18, P’20

Smith P’06

Bradley and Jane Templeman P’17

Smith ’69 Valliere P’94

Ronald and Erica M. Vaters ’91

Richard Marcotte and Colleen Murphy P’19

Vicente A. Pina ’88 and Liza Rosas Bustos

* Ronald Washburn

Deborah and Edwin H. May III P’07

Francesco N. Piovanetti ’95

Timothy P. Watt ’03

† Thomas and Faith McArdle P’82

* Christopher G. Pisciotta ’04

* Dana and Tizziana Weber P’22

Martin and Betsy McCabe P’12

Mark J. ’93 and Jennifer Plourde

Jay S. ’85 and Tracey Weinberg

Donna Dubois McConnell ’78, ’80 and

* Richard and Melissa Pregel P’22

Daniel L. ’53 and Selma Weiss

* Eric and Mary Jo Whitehead P’22

Mark McConnell

Anthony D. ’61 and Diane Portanova

Anthony McDevitt

Walter F. ’69 and Wanda McLaughlin

* Mohammad S. Raissi ’88 MBA and Giti

P’84, P’01

William P. ’56 and Lorese McQuinn

Geraminejad P’00, P’21

* Roger S. ’78 and Paula Williams Rita Williams-Bogar ’76 and Lawrence Bogar

* Kevin D. Mentzer ’91

Andres Ramirez

Shirley Wilson

Patricia Miernicki P’20

Sean F. ’94 and Cherie Reardon

John E. Wolfe ’99H and Ancelin Wolfe

Anthony R. ’73 and Chris Mignanelli

† John S. ’43 and Marie Teigue ’43 Renza

Patrick W. Wrenn ’05

Sam and Ameneh Mirmirani P’99, P’04

* Christopher S. Yeaton ’94

Robert F. ’68 and Miriam Mitchell

* Robin Richardson P’18

Elizabeth and Ronald Yobaccio

Ramesh Mohan

James A. Zahansky, Jr. ’95 and Melissa

Patricia Martineau Monti ’56

* Pal Rokke and Emanuela Noce Rokke P’21

Susan A. Mooradian ’84 MST

Bradley R. ’02 and Julie Saucier Routhier ’05

* Bruce T. Moore Sr. ’73

Mark and Susan Rovnak P’15

* Peter E. ’85, ’10 MBA and Kathleen Moreau

Janet Walker Rutter ’54 and †Robert Rutter

P’70, P’80 MBA

Barry ’68 and Marcia Ringelheim

Zahansky

Gregory P. ’81 and Marlyn Zullig

* Jeremy A. Zung ’89

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PA R E N T S A N D FA M I L I E S The parents and family members of our students see firsthand the impact of Bryant’s unmatched learning experience. We are honored that many current and past parents recognize their student’s transformational education by making a generous gift to the University.

FOUNDER’S SOCIETY

($100,000+) Robert P. ’86 and Kathleen Brown P’19 † Nicholas W. ’57, ’86H and Margaret Giroux ’57 Janikies P’84

CHAIRMAN’S SOCIETY ($50,000-99,999) Anonymous Ronald K. Machtley and Kati C. ’17H Machtley P’06 MBA Gordon and Ursula Riblet P’97

TRUSTEE’S SOCIETY

($25,000-49,999) Lars and Diana Bergquist P’13 Frank M. ’81 and Marion Sheahan ’81 Hauck P’08 Robert Wadsworth and Theresa Taylor Wadsworth P’19

PRESIDENT’S SOCIETY

($10,000-24,999) Carl and Carolyn Bennett P’21 * *

Edward and Robbi Easton P’16, P’22 Karl F. ’58, ’91H and Jacqueline Ruest ’57 Ericson P’84 Jason S. ‘92 and Laurie Barron ‘92 Fromer P’22 Jeffrey M. ’91 and Kimberly Roy ’92 Fryer P’19, P’22 Thomas and Mary Wheeler Grape P’21 William P. ’84 and Alisa Hoadley P’18, P’22 John and Gail Hughes P’14, P’18 Scott D. ’82 and Kimberly Ireland P’19 Kristian P. ’81 and Lailing Wong ’82 Moor P'17 Kin Shek and Lyly Ng P'20 Andrew and Anne O’Keefe P’17, P’21 Paul and Barbara Pertile P’21 Michael and Susan Pressler P’20 Donald R. ’83 and Patricia Quattrucci P’16 Jonathan and Terry Rutenberg P’22 James and Anne Seuffert P’17 Jeffrey Snyder P’18 Donald Taylor and Gigo Lee-Taylor P’19

DEANS’S SOCIETY

($5,000-9,999) Anonymous Peter Arpin P’17

Theodore and Kathryn Ashton P’02 * William and Michele Bergner P’22 Frank G. Bingham, Jr. ’61, ’72 MBA and Caryl Whitcher ’61, ’71 Bingham P’85 * James and Colleen Chadwick P’21 Terence and Deborah Condren P’20 Andrew F. ’87 and Lucy Corrado P’20 Edward J. ’72 and Mary Lou Desaulnier P’96 Jason S. Fromer ’92 and Laurie Barron ’92 Fromer P’22 Gary E. ‘78, ‘85 MBA, ‘17H and Bethany Morris ‘78 Furtado P’09 H. Kent ’77 and Penny Goetjen P’11

Jeffrey and Tracey Gould P’16 Thomas and Mary Wheeler Grape P’21 Donald B. Holmes, Jr. ’92 and Kelly Wesner ’92 Holmes P’17 Thomas S. ’67 and Adeline Marotta P’05 Patrick and Margaret Nassaney P’95, P’98 Kevin and Chantel O’Neill P’20 William J. '64 and Ellen Piccerelli P’88, P’98 Victor Primavera, Jr. ’49 and †Rose Primavera P’81 Brent and Diane Rosenthal P’19 Peter and Cortney Sannizzaro P’18, P’20 Michael and Sheryl Weiner P’18

UNIVERSITY SOCIETY ($2,500-4,999) * Mark and Lisa Avery P’22 * Carl and Carolyn Bennett P’21 Thomas M. ’77 and Karen Boelsen P’12 Raymond T. ’60 and Barbara Bush P’86 * Steven and Amalia Crane P’21 * Alberto Cruz P’21 * Robert and Debra DiGiaro P’20 * Douglas Eymer and Selene Carlo-Eymer P’21 * Michael and Tracy Fasano P’21 Ronald T. Gendron, Jr. and Colleen Gendron P’22 Howard W. ’60 and Barbara Gorham P’86 * Brendan and Beth Halligan P’21 * Wesley and Carolyn Kenworthy P’18 Michael E. ’87, ’94 MBA and Julie LeBlanc P’21 Michael and Laurette Klier P’20 H. James ’88 and Margaret Mitchell ’89 Magee P’19, P’22 * Wayne Tso and Marion Masterson-Tso P’18 Robert and Colleen McCabe P’18 * Siu Lung Ngai and Hsiu Hui Cheng P’19 Elaine Notarantonio ’75 and Ralph Charello P’04 Patricia A. O'Brien and Joseph Badaracco P’15 John S. Renza, Jr. ’70 and Marianne Renza P’06 MBA Richard and Barbara Roberts P’17 * Samuel Slade and Susan Coughlin P’17 Kirk and Lauren Sperry P’19 Gino and Susan Tarantino P’20 * Michael J. ’96 and Kathleen Trask P’22 * Tajinder and Sonia Vohra P’22 Michele Volpi and Angelica Della Grazia P’20 Robin Torbron Warde and Newell E. Warde P’17 * Eric and Mary Jo Whitehead P’22 James D. Wilkinson, Jr. ’85 and Mary Jane Wilkinson P'17

LEADER’S SOCIETY

($1,000-2,499) Bruce C. ‘67 and June Anderson P’98 Edgar and Jo-Anne Anderson P’17, P’20 Roger and Colleen ’05 MBA Anderson P’06 Stephen and Charlotte Arnold P’14 Joseph and Victoria Atkins P’05, P’07, P’11, P’08 MBA, P’13 MPAc

PA R E N T S CO U N C I L Current parents and family members who make generous contributions to Bryant and participate on the Parents Council play an integral role in strengthening Bryant’s programs and reputation through philanthropic support, admission outreach, and participation in special events. Parents can join the Parents Council with a gift of $2,500 or more, or engage at the Parents Council executive-level with a gift of $10,000 or more. 30

G E N ERO U S DO N O RS

Stanley and Susan Baran P’12, P’15 * Andre and Catina Brackett P’21 Brian Britton P’01 * Howard M. ‘70 and Susan Bromberg P’06 MBA * Michael and Christine Cerino P’19 * William and Lynne Chase P’21 * Ronald and Tina Chofay P’19 * Frances Almonte Ciancaglini ’57, P’86 * Michael and Karen Clemmey P’19 Lori and Steven Coakley P’17, P’20 Frances Coffey P’98 * Thomas and Jill Coffey P’20 David and Jan Craine P’08 Herbert and Monica Cummings P’80 Frank A. ’62, ’92H and Gail Delmonico P’77 * Darren and Deborah DeMartino P’22 John and Patricia DeShaw P’97 Peter Dipaola and Sherry Roulston P’17 C. Correll ’75 and Eleanor Durling P’08, P’08 MBA Thomas L. Dwyer, Jr. ’73, ’87 MBA, P’01 * John T. '79 and Brenda Dziedzic P’04 Richard and Patricia Eannarino P’96 * Michael T. ’86 and Elizabeth Catino Famiglietti ’87, P’16 Lookman and Olayinka Folami P’21 Clifford and Kim Garnett P’14 Michael Gravier and Marta S. Trujillo-Bencomo ’10 P’17, P’19 Charlotte Harrington P’91 Donna Harris P’03 Steven J. ’77, ’82 MBA and Patricia Issa P’07 John and Lenora Klein P’19 * Michael W. Krafka ’15, P’11 Mark and Mary Kuhar P’18 Richard B. ’79 and Florence Lafleur P’02 Dennis and Susan Lamar P’16 * Jonathan H. ’92 and Annette Nerenberg ’92 Larabee P’21 * Kathleen Laramie P’21 * Robert Laramie P’21 * Allan and Nancy Linden P’20 * Thomas and Terri Lodge P’18 * Charles and Colleen Malet P’19 Kevin Maloney and Leslie Warner-Maloney P’16 Richard Marcotte and Colleen Murphy P’19 Deborah and Edwin H. May III P’07 † Thomas and Faith McArdle P’82 Martin and Betsy McCabe P’12 Patricia Miernicki P’20 Sam and Ameneh Mirmirani P’99, P’04 * Jorge Ortiz-Class and Frances Garcia-Diaz P’18, P’20 * Steven and Cheryl Phillips P’21 Anthony D. ’61 and Diane Portanova P’84, P’01 * Richard and Melissa Pregel P’22 * Mohammad S. Raissi '88 MBA and Giti Geraminejad P’00, P’21 † John S. ‘43 and Marie Teigue ‘43 Renza P’70, P’80 MBA * Robin Richardson P’18 * Pal Rokke and Emanuela Noce Rokke P’21 Mark and Susan Rovnak P’15 Thomas Sepe and Maria Mileno P’16 * Milton and Phyllis Schumacher P’05 Bob and Cindy Sewall P’18, P’18 MBA Marla Vaughn Smith ’98 and Dennis Smith P’06 William and Maura Smith P’18 Arnold ’64 and Paulette Stairman P’94 Glenn and Marla Sulmasy P’22 Bradley and Jane Templeman P’17 Albert P. Valliere, Jr., ’69 and Paula Smith ’69 Valliere P’94 * Dana and Tizziana Weber P’22

† Deceased * New Members

CO R P O R AT I O N S A N D F O U N DAT I O N S Bryant’s powerful partnerships with businesses and organizations date to our founding. The continuing support of corporations and foundations is vital to the success of many of the University’s programs and initiatives, and has steadily increased Bryant’s national prominence. We are grateful for these sustained partnerships and their key role in advancing our mission through outright and/or matching gifts.

FOUNDER’S SOCIETY ($100,000+) Anonymous (3) Amica Mutual Insurance Company Ayco Charitable Foundation Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund Hassenfeld Family Initiatives LLC Hassenfeld Foundation Jan Family Limited Partnership John W. and Jeanne M. Rowe Foundation Office of Chinese Language Council International (Hanban) Papitto Foundation PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP Rhode Island Foundation Sokol Foundation Warren Alpert Foundation

CHAIRMAN’S SOCIETY ($50,000-99,999) Anonymous Alex and Ani, Inc. Banneker Industries, Inc. COFCO Office Furnishings Edna B. Kilcup Trust George and Mary Agostini Family Foundation, Inc. Murray Family Charitable Foundation Riblet Foundation Trust The Champlin Foundation United Way of Southeastern NE

TRUSTEE’S SOCIETY ($25,000-49,999) AAA Northeast Amica Companies Foundation Canandaigua National Bank & Trust Carousel Industries CVS Health Edward J. & Virginia M. Routhier Foundation Ernest E. Stempel Foundation Finger Lakes Area Community Endowment GE Foundation KPMG Foundation Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment The Anne Goss Foundation

PRESIDENT’S SOCIETY ($10,000-24,999)

ACS Industries American Online Giving Foundation, Inc. AP Telecom, LLC Bank of America Charitable Foundation Barton Executive Search, Inc. Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island BJ's Wholesale Club, Inc. Carbon Black Citizens Bank Collette Cowen & Associates Dell EMC Envestnet Institute on Campus Ernst & Young, LLP Fidelity Investments Grant Thornton, LLP

H & L Bloom, Inc. H&Y Construction, Inc. Hans and Berta Gwinner Fund IGT Global Solutions J.R. Group, Inc. Koffler Bornstein Family Foundation Liberty Mutual Insurance Company Maddalena and Joseph Perrella Scholarship Fund Mario M. Libutti Memorial Fund McGraw-Hill Companies Navigant Credit Union Nellie Mae Education Foundation Providence College RI Bulldogs Lacrosse, Inc. Robert M. and Marjie A. Bennett Foundation Samara Fund Santander Seven Oaks Foundation, Inc. S.D. Ireland Concrete Construction Taco, Inc. Teknor Apex Company TEKsystems, Inc. The Selma and Irving Ettenberg Foundation, Inc. Washington Trust Company W.B. Mason Company, Inc.

DEANS’S SOCIETY ($5,000-9,999) AstroNova Bank of America Merrill Lynch Bank Rhode Island Blount Fine Foods BNY Mellon Wealth Management BOND Brothers, Inc. Brown Medicine CarGurus Case Snow Management, Inc. Cintas Corporation Colony Hardware Corporation Comcast Cox Communications Cross H Foundation CUPA-HR CyberArk Datadog, Inc. Delta Dental of Rhode Island Del Vecchio Family Foundation Diane & Brent Rosenthal Family Foundation DJS Capital, LLC Edgartown Tennis Club Eliassen Group, LLC Ernst & Young Foundation Eventstrategygroup FM Global Follett Higher Education Group Frito-Lay, Inc. Gartner, Inc. Granite Telecommunications Hanna Instruments, Inc. Hasbro, Inc. Henry Schein, Inc. Herbert & Daisy Stride Foundation

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Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence Hope Global IBM International Foundation Ida Ballou Littlefield Memorial Trust igus, Inc. J. F. Moran Company J.C. Higgins Corp. KeyBanc Laura's Bar and Grill Merrill Edge Moran Shipping Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Global Impact Funding Trust, Inc. MVP JP Corporation Natco Home Group Neighborhood Health Plan of RI Nittany Construction Paul G. Arpin Charitable Trust Paycom PWC - Canada Rite Hite Holding Corporation RSM US LLP Shawn M. Nassaney Memorial Foundation Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. Straetz Foundation Target The Hanover Insurance Group The O'Hanian-Szostak Family Fund The Spark Institute, Inc. The TJX Companies, Inc. TIAA Toast, Inc. Tom James Company Travelers Companies, Inc. United Jewish Communities Federation University of Rhode Island Research Foundation U.S. Electrical Services, Inc. Vanguard Charitable Endowment Verizon Vistaprint Corporate Solutions Washington Trust Charitable Foundation

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Southern New England Computer Services LLC Summer Infant Tanury Industries Targus International, Inc. TD Bank The Hartford Titan Solutions UBS UPS Wells Fargo

SAVANNA TEMPLETON ‘21 Recipient of the Carey Endowed Scholarship $3,995 M A J O R : International Business M I N O R : Spanish

LEADER’S SOCIETY ($1,000-2,499)

C L U B S & AC T I V I T I E S : Vice President of Events, CEO; BUSCO; International Business Association; College Outreach: Dean’s List WO R K E X P E R I E N C E : Owns her own business decorating and personalizing sneakers; Tutor at Woonsocket Middle School “Not only does this award relieve me of a great financial burden, it inspires me to continue to work hard, knowing that my good academic standing is recognized. I chose International Business and Spanish as my focuses of study because of my love of travel and for Spanish culture. This scholarship is a reminder that hard work does pay off, and that there really are people rooting for my success.”

UNIVERSITY SOCIETY ($2,500-4,999) A/Z Corporation Access TCA Adler, Pollock & Sheehan P.C. AFLAC Ahlborg Construction Corporation ALCOR Scientific, Inc. Aldi, Inc. Anna M. Posemann Trust AvTech Software, Inc. BankRI Barber Family Foundation Beacon Mutual Insurance Company The Beck Companies BrooklineBancorp, Inc. Care New England C. R. Bard CBIZ & MHM Chemart Company CIGNA Corporation Conexsys/HI-IQ Courtyard by Marriott Customers Bank Darlington Fabrics, A Moore Company Dave's Fresh Marketplace Management, Inc. Dassault Systemes Simulia Corporation Easton Baseball/Softball, Inc. Edward Jones Investments Evans Capacitor Company FGX International Gilbane Building Company Gloria Gemma Breast Cancer Resource Foundation Habco Industries Hall Trask Equipment Company HubSpot 32

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Jade Manufacturing Company, Inc. John Hancock J's Deli KLR Key Container Corporation Lake Morey Resort LGC Maine Standards Lifespan Lincoln School Lotuff Leather Magnetic Seal Corporation MAPFRE Insurance Marcum Foundation, Inc. Marcum, LLP Martignetti Co. Mearthane Products, Inc. Midaxo, Inc. Millennium Consulting Group LC Morgan Stanley Ocean Spray Cranberries, Inc. Onset Computer Corporation Our Touch, Inc. Pannone Lopes Devereaux & O'Gara LLC Park Place Technologies Paramount Transportation Systems, Inc. Pfizer Pharmaceuticals Rapid7 Rhode Island Higher Education Training Consortium Rhode Island Hospital Richline Group, Inc. Robinson & Cole LLP Sansiveri Kimball/SKWealth Schneider Electric Seaside Casual Furniture Sherwin Williams Company Solutionpath LTD

881 Main Street Realty, LLC Artco Offset, Inc. A.D.P. Realty Aetna Foundation, Inc. Alvero E. Vieira Memorial Post Home, Inc. Baby Delight/Macari Baby Barrett Distribution Benny's, Inc. BlackRock BlumShapiro Blum Shapiro Foundation, Inc. CA Technologies CFA Society Providence Citizens Charitable Foundation Condesa Restaurante Mexicano Crown Supply Co., Inc. Embolden Charitable Fund Ensign-Bickford Foundation Enterprise Rent-A-Car Company of Rhode Island Frank Lizotte's Glass, Inc. Gold International Group Green Jacket Auctions, Inc. Hampton Inn & Suites Smithfield HB Communications, Inc. Hersha 44NE Management Company Hope Street KFC, Inc. Interstate Hotels & Resorts, Inc. Jewish Alliance of Greater Rhode Island Jewish Communities of Western CT, Inc. Johnson-Kazar Charitable Foundation, Inc. Johnson & Johnson, Inc. Landmark Medical Center LLB Architects Mann Family Foundation Meridian Printing Mignanelli & Associates Ltd. New York Life Foundation Newport Tent Company, Inc. Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance OM Administration, LLC Omicron Delta Epsilon Pearson Education Piper Jaffray RCA Management, LLC Reynolds DeWalt Corporation Russell Morin Fine Catering Shepard Group, Inc. Sport Clips Strategic Benefit Advisors, Inc. Sun Trust Bank T. Rowe Price Texas Instruments The Larabee Family Fund The Lipton Agency/Allstate Insurance The Rotary Foundation Trump National Golf Club U.S. Bank Verizon Foundation VFW Auxiliary Post 5390 Voya Wrangler Tech Yard Works, Inc.

1863 S O C I E T Y M E M B E R S Named for the year of our founding, Bryant University’s 1863 Society recognizes those individuals who have chosen to create a lasting legacy by naming Bryant in their will or trust, or through a lifetime income plan. Through their generosity, members of Bryant’s 1863 Society create an enduring remembrance at the University.

† Anonymous (15) Mr. and Mrs. David E. Allardice Mrs. Judith V. Allen † Mr. and Mrs. Paul G. Arpin Mr. and Mrs. Robert L.G. Batchelor † Mr. Artacky Berberian Drs. Frank and Caryl Bingham Mr. Eric J. Bisighini and Mrs. Lynn Donnelly Bisighini † Mrs. Helen Sito Bochenek † Ms. Miriam A. Boice Mr. Armand C. Bonneau Mrs. Blanche Brown † Mr. Kenneth K. Brown Mr. and Mrs. Robert P. Brown † Mr. Alfred S. Buckley, Jr. † Dr. and Mrs. Glen D. Camp † Mrs. Agnes J. Carr Mr. and Mrs. Ronald J. Cioe Mr. John D. Claypoole † Mr. Carlton Clewley Mr. and Mrs. William J. Conaty Mr. and Mrs. J. Steven Cowen Mr. Wallace J. Crooks Mr. David E. Daw Mr. and Mrs. Siro T. DeGasperis † Mr. Nicholas A. DeRienzo † Mrs. Patricia C. deWeger † Mr. Robert C. Dobbins Mr. Joseph T. Duffy † Mrs. Janet Blackburn Dunk Ms. Mary L. Dupont and Mr. Robert K. Decelles † Mrs. Eleanor L. Emery † Mr. Kirke B. Everson † Mr. Raymond J. Fallon Mr. and Mrs. Bertrand J. Fay, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Michael E. Fisher † Mr. William J. Fox † Mr. and Mrs. Richard A. Freed Mr. Jeffrey M. Fryer and Mrs. Kimberly Roy Fryer † Mr. David J. Gardam, Jr. † Mr. and Mrs. Max F. Gold Mr. Bernard M. Goldstein Mr. W. Dustin Goldstein † Ms. Marjorie B. Gore Mr. Robert E. Goudreau † Mr. Bruce B. Gravitt † Mr. Richard M. Greifer † Mr. and Mrs. Hans E. Gwinner * Mr. William O. Hall † Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Hallock, Jr. Dr. Melvin Hershkowitz and † Mrs. Leslie Kirker Hershkowitz Ms. Paula J. Hogan † Mr. Winston Hsiang Ms. Roberta Hysell Dr. E. Gardner Jacobs, Jr. Mr. Joshua J. Johnson † Mr. John H. Joyce

† Ms. Edna B. Kilcup Mrs. Lucille G. Killiany † Mrs. Elvira M. Knight † Mr. and Mrs. Sol Koffler Mr. Alan E. Lang† and Mrs. Doris A. Lang Mr. Roy E. Lange † Ms. Dorothy M. Lapham Mr. and Mrs. David H. Leigh † Mr. Mario M. Libutti Mr. Stanley F. Lomangino Mr. and Mrs. Edmund Lorenzo, Jr. † Dr. Celeste Ignatio Loughman * Mr. Gregory S. Lyden and Mrs. Catherine Tormey † Ms. Lola MacLean † Ms. Helene S. Markoff * Ms. Diane L. Marolla Mrs. Deborah W. May and Mr. Edwin H. May

Mr. and Mrs. John A. Ringold Mr. Frederick M. Rounds Mrs. Janet E. Rutter * Mrs. Marlene G. Samra Mr. and Mrs. Daniel B. Santos † Mr. William J. Sheehan † Ms. Louise A. Shuster Mr. and † Mrs. John A. Skoglund † Mrs. Elisabeth R. Smart Mr. William R. Smith and † Mrs. Dorothy Hill Smith † Dr. Janice A. Smith Mr. and Mrs. Douglas E. Stark Mr. and Mrs. Wayne A. Stickles Mr. Arthur Sukel and Mrs. Carole Oliner Sukel Ms. Joyce Suleski Mr. Frank Stasiowski Mrs. Joan Stasiowski

“It’s the ‘circle of life’ that brings us back around to make sure we are here helping the next generation of students.” J E F F ’ 91 A N D K I M ( R O Y ) ’ 92 F R Y E R P ’ 19, P ’ 2 2

Mr. and Mrs. Christopher J. McCarthy Mr. and Mrs. William P. McQuinn † Ms. Myra Menagh † Ms. Helen L. Merrifield †* Mr. Kenneth R. Middleton Mr. and Mrs. Anthony R. Mignanelli Mr. Robert F. Mitchell Mr. and Mrs. E. Ronald Mosca Mr. and Mrs. Michael W. Mulvehill Mr. and Mrs. Albert P. Nadeau † Mr. and Mrs. Paul C. Nicholson +*Mr. Paul C. Nicholson, Jr. † Mr. Richard J. Noel † Ms. Marguerite North †* Dr. William J. O’Hara and Mrs. Barbara O’Hara † Mrs. Dorothy F. O’Connell Mr. † and Mrs. Ralph R. Papitto Mr. and Mrs. Harold N. Patch † Mrs. Vera C. Perrella Mr. Ronald A. Pittori † Mr. and Mrs. William Posemann † Ms. Stefanie Prigge Mr. and Mrs. John S. Renza, Jr. † Ms. Elizabeth A. Reynolds † Mr. Emile C. Riendeau

Mr. and Mrs. Peter A. Sullivan The Honorable Bruce Sundlun† and Ms. Marjorie Sundlun * Mr. and Mrs. Frank A. Stasiowski † Ms. Jean Swift Mrs. Hope C. Talbot † Mr. Joseph M. Tavares, Jr. Mrs. Nancy N. Tedder Mrs. Stella Z. Testa Mr. and Mrs. Steven H. Townsend Mr. Richard S. Urquhart † Mr. George J. Vieira Mr. Alfred W. Vitale† and Mrs. Mary Vitale Mr. Donald F. Walsh† and Mrs. Pauline Walsh Ms. Eleonora C. Walsh Dr. Newell E. Warde and Ms. Robin Torbron Warde Mr. and Mrs. Alan Wardyga † Mr. and Mrs. George W.B. Whiting Mr. and Mrs. Herbert D. Wienkoop † Mr. Jack Wilkes † Ms. Dorothy Willard † Ms. Jane Woods Mr. John R. Wright and †Mrs. Mary Paulin Wright

† Deceased

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• In Honor

° In Memory

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CO N S E C U T I V E G I V I N G More than 2,200 Bryant alumni, parents, and friends have made a gift to the University for the last three or more consecutive years. We are deeply indebted to the members of Bryant’s Consecutive Giving Society. Though the amount of their gifts may vary from year to year, we are especially grateful for their steadfast support of Bryant’s mission.

CONSECUTIVE ANNUAL GIVING FOR 30 OR MORE YEARS Roger and Colleen Anderson ’05 MBA, P’06 Edward M. ’70, ’83 MST and Bernadette Andrews Robert G. Arcand ’75, ’78 MBA David Beane ’78 Mary A. Blackmore ’65 Steven L. ’76 and Cathy Bokoff Brian Britton P’01 Paul G. Brodeur ’80 MBA Louis D. Carano ’70, ’79 MBA Richard G. ’82, ’87 MST and Louise Carriere Catherine Currie Siro T. ’57 and Roberta DeGasperis Paul V. ’60 and Ruth Hettinger DeLomba ’60 Edward A. Densmore ’84 A. Marion Devine ’48 Karl F. ’58, ’91H and Jacqueline Ruest Ericson ’57, P’84 Patricia Russo Fessler ’65 Michael E. ’67, ’15H and Karen Fisher Robert S. Forster ’86 Patricia Mosley Fox ’65 David '89 and Tracy French Gladys Jaworski Gaj ’52 H. Kent ’77 and Penny Goetjen P’11 Robert E. Goudreau ’69 Andrew Gray III ’68 Donna Harris P’03 Nancy Ledoux Hawkins ’50 Steven Hokeness Lucille Gotsell Killiany ’46 Donald L. Kobs ’58 John A. Kocon ’72 Richard B. ’79 and Florence Lafleur P’02 Richard S. Lampack ’76 Priscilla Shardlow Liptrot ’57 Ina Gold London ’58 Robert B. Mac Vicar ’60 Mary Ann Labossiere McCoart ’87, ’95 MST Natalie Pino Minelli ’46 Harold A. Nelson ’77, P’03 Thomas E. Noonan ’82 John M. Ogni ’69 Joseph A. ’67, ’81 MST and Eileen Graemiger ’66 O’Hara Gloria Beers Otley ’59 Patricia Carbone Ott ’62 Richard Parfitt ’63 George L. Pelletier ’73 Matthew C. ’61 and Joy Perry Mills C. ’49 and Juliette Perry David W. Piper ’76 MBA Real P. Remillard ’57 James S. ’68 and Shirley ’67 Richardson Gerald A. ’55 and Jeanette Robert Joseph Romano '60, P'84 Joseph M. ’69 and Patricia Salvadore Angelyn Curreri Scala ’57 Lois Walsh Schillinger ’58 Fayne G. ’52 and Dorothy Seney Betty Skirrow Shipley ’46 Kathleen A. Simons ’83 MST

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John K. Skumurski ’77 Bernard ’77 and Joanne Spirito Marion McEachron Tripp ’72 Robert L. Trombley ’73, ’79 MBA Vincent J. Vinci ’70 Candice Labombard Walczak ’81 Betty Munro Welch ’47 Paul G. Welch, Jr.’72

CONSECUTIVE ANNUAL GIVING FOR 20-29 YEARS David E. ’61 and Barbara Allardice Roy W. Anderson ’63 Judy Barrett Litoff Florence Edwards Baston ’54 Nicholas L. Berdos ’58 Alan D. Bergel ’81 Thomas D. Bergeron ’81 Paul V. Black ’83 Nancy McIntosh Bordeleau ’85 MBA Susan B. Bosco ’90 MBA Paul E. Bourgault ’59 Michael J. Boyd ’92 and Marybeth A. Giblin ’93

Ann Marie Pannone Ferrer ’79 John H. Fish, Jr.’79 MBA William Franks ’57 Elaine Franks Elaine Vogel Frick ’82 Everett B. Gabriel ’89 MST Wayne Gero, Jr. ’95 Richard Glass Howard W. ’60 and Barbara Gorham P’86 William J. Grabert ’76 Barbara and John Gregory Arlene Osielski Griffin ’55 Elsie H. Hirst ’41 Rita Harte Hulme ’58 Richard K. Hurst ’70 Joseph J. Iovanna ’80 MBA Karen A. Kolodziej ’88 Steven T. Kostick ’84 William N. Kowal, Sr. ’88 MBA Amy E. Krupa ’89 Donald and Donna Lamirande P’00, P’03 Genevieve Brzozowski Lattimer ’93 Mark R. ’89 and Lesley Craig Lederer ’89 Rachel Lepore

2018 Champion for Philanthropy Victor W. Primavera, Jr. ’49, P ’81, retired CEO of Danecraft, the thriving sterling silver jewelry design and manufacturing company his father founded in 1934, has a strong bond to Bryant, demonstrated by continuous giving since the 1960s. Scores of Bryant students have benefited from scholarship assistance through the Primavera Endowed Scholarship Fund, established in 1988. Primavera says he delights in seeing the Dean’s List ranking of the students who benefit from the family-named scholarship.

Sandra Castleman Brown ’54 Stephen F. ’64 and Barbara Russo ’62 Brunner Salvatore Calore ’89 MBA Thomas C. Catto ’75 Robert W. Chambers ’51 Lori Bonnier Chase ’89 Cynthia Paul Cody ’84 Edward R. Comstock ’74, ’76 MBA Carol and George Coronado J. Steven ’69 and Lily Cowen Clifford J. Deck ’76 Edward J. ’72 and Mary Lou Desaulnier P’96 Susan Detri-Souve and John A. Souve ’05 MBA, P’22 Lawrence A. Dionne ’87 MBA Frederick H. ’53 and Jean Eaton

Linda and Gary Lulli David and Sharon Lux William J. Lynch ’87 MST Mary Lyons ’87 MBA Norma Slocum Mac Leod ’52 Ronald K. Machtley and Kati C. ’17H Machtley P’06 MBA H. James ’88 and Margaret Mitchell ’89 Magee P’19, P’22 Michael R. Mallozzi ’83 William A. ’69 and Linda Martin Judith McDonnell Susan McDonald McLacken ’96, ’00, P’01 Roger McMahon P’84 Joaquim Medeiros ’74

Robert K. Moravec ’56 Mary Moroney E. Ronald ’61 and Linda Mosca Josephine Abatuno Murgo ’69, ’72 MBA Keith and Kathy Murray Elizabeth A. Nawrocki ’67 David A. Naylor ’98 Gordon A. Nelson ’82 Judith Watson Olmstead ’81 Thomas J. Peirce ’45 Paul R. Picard ’91 MBA Raymond D. Pierson ’84 MBA Mary and James Prescott Dolores Provost Rachel Hebert Reilly ’63, P’87 Gordon and Ursula Riblet P’97 Robin Richardson P’18 Herbert E. Robbins ’66 Wayne Robinson ’90 MBA Ronald J. Sader ’59 Daniel B. ’52 and Juanita Santos Phyllis and Milton Schumacher P’05 Dorothy Guenther Scott ’54 James and Elizabeth A. ’10 MST Segovis Helen M. Senecal ’99, ’04 William J. Seubert ’88 Orville G. ’62 and Carolyn Sheldon Marcella Lenky Shykula ’61 James B. Sieger ’80 George G. Slade ’74 Maureen L. Slattery ’97 MBA, ’03 CAGS Thelma M. Sowell ’85 MBA Nancy Kelly Spaulding ’65 Patrick J. Staffaroni ’81 Sharon Kapp Stimson ’88 Thomas A. ’63, ’98H and Carol Marsh ’63 Taylor V. K. and Nirmala Unni Karin Seatter Victor ’81 Richard P. Watelet ’75 Theodore A. Williams ’70

CONSECUTIVE ANNUAL GIVING FOR 10-19 YEARS Anonymous Arthur S. Abraham ’88 MBA, ’88 CAGS Roger Acosta Martha Bell Ahern ’78 James M. ’81 and Kathleen Alber Anthony T. Allegretti ’58, ’84 MST, ’91 CAGS, P’82 Morton D. Alling, III ’66 Roger A. Almeida ’73 Jeanne Ambler P’12 , P’15 Bruce C. ’67 and June Anderson P’98 Andrew G. ’84 and Corina Andrews Carole C. Angolano ’90 Theodore L. ’64 and Gail Arena Jaxqueline Aiello Armillotto Linda Asselin Victoria and Joseph Atkins P’05, P’07, P’11, P’08 MBA, P’13 MPAc John B. Ayers ’75

William S. Baer ’87 Brenda Spirito Baginski ’81 Rodney R. Baillargeon ’76 Stanley and Susan Baran P’12, P’15 Margherita De Quattro Barker ’76 Roberto and Christine Barrera P’97, P’02 MBA Chester W. Barrows ’67, P’96 Michael A. Bauer ’04 Patricia J. Bauer ‘85 Richard H. Baylis ’59 James T. ’60 and Marie Nuzzo Beesmer ’60, P’84 Roger N. ’76 and Diane Begin Raymond G. Benoit ’82 MBA Joseph R. Beretta ’78 MBA Joseph A. Bergeron, Jr. ’76 Timothy A. Bergeron ’92 Steven N. ’68 and Susan Heinemann Berman ’68 Steven A. ’81 and Rose Bertorelli P’16 Farokh Bhada and Shamsnaz Virani David C. Bidwell ’57 James Bishop P’22

“Bryant prepared me very well for my business career. My wife and I have been very blessed in life and we want to give back to other people.” H O WA R D G O R H A M ’ 6 0 , P H . D .

ANDREW BEAUDOIN ‘20 Recipient of the Gorham Family Endowed Scholarship Fund $2,835 M A J O R : Finance M I N O R : Mathematics and Applied Statistics C L U B S & AC T I V I T I E S : CEO, Finance Assocation WO R K E X P E R I E N C E : Keller Williams Realty, LeChase Construction Services Intern “Choosing Bryant University wasn’t the clear choice to me because I didn’t know whether it would be worth the investment. Two years later, my mind has completely changed. Bryant has provided me with opportunities I never would have had at other colleges. This scholarship has greatly helped my family and has been an inspiration to me. I hope one day to be in a position to help others in need pursue the career and life that they want.”

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Brian Blais James T. Blake ’65 and Sheryl Lewis-Blake Vincent Blas ’78 Jeremy S. Blum ’85 Barbara Gerard Bofinger’63 Craig T. Bogar ’76 Bruce M. Bonin ’83 Blaise D. Boucher ’88 MST Charles E. ’69 and Helene Dacy Bradley ’57, P’92 Murray L. Bradley ’83 MBA Martha Petrarca Breit ’59 John B. Brennan ’78 Stuart M. ’64 and Susan Brenner P’85 Ellen Carberry Bump ’70 Sergei and Valentina Bunaev P’08 Karen Burke Joseph J. Bustin ’67 John R. Byrne ’78 Thomas P. Caito ’82 MBA Joseph P. Calabro, Jr. ’79, ’86 MST and Joann Calabro P’12, P’15 Robert J. ’88 and Jennifer Calabro John and Gail Caligaris P’12, ’13 John J. ’62 and Judith Lombardi Campbell ’62 Edward T. ’77 and Bonnie Capasso David A. Caprio’91 Gene A. ’69 and Susan Carlone Dianne Carney Lynn Jenney Case ’61 Gerald Cassidy Vincent and Annette Cerilli Mona Moore Chamberlain ’51 Joseph R. ’61 and Elizabeth Donnelly Charland ’61 Charleen Christy ’71 Frances Almonte Ciancaglini ’57, P ’86 Robert S. Clark ’97 William T. '99 and Laura Gregory ’00 Clark

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Lisette Duguay Clem ’85, ’92 MBA S. Bruce '80 and Michele Coates Mortimer M. Cohen ’49 William R. Cohen and Susan S. Hoyt Susan Hull Colontonio ’94 and Emilio Colantonio P ’01 Frederick A. Colson, III ’82 Barbara Day Colvin ’88 MBA Marilyn Ham Colvin ’63 William J. ’67 and Sue Conaty †Richard Connor ’55 Erik ’86 and Kate Constantino Kazmirz J. Contre ’85 James and Elaine Cook P'08 David E. ’82 and Elizabeth Cooley John S. ’95 MBA and Jacqueline Feix ’95 MBA Costantino Timothy M. ’85 and Kathleen Huffman Cotnoir ’84, P’19 Susan Miles Cottrell ’86 David and Jan Craine P’08 Robert A. Cushman ’84, ’91 MBA Norman J. Dakake ’61 Eileen Boutin Deary ’79 and Paul Deary Janet M. DeLeo ’71 Damon P. ’95 and Alisa Romeo ’95 DelMonte Louise Pacia Delvecchio ’57 and Ronald DelVecchio Pauline Barthelet Denault-Lafontaine ’56, P’82 Frank J. ’88, ’93 MBA and Mary Rabitor D'Ercole ’88, ’94 MBA Shirley Atamian Derderian ’54, P’87 Joseph H. Deslauriers ’67, ’74 MBA Kathleen Paolozzi Ditata ’79 Clara Tobiasz Domnarski ’58 Teresa Leonard Donahue ’59 J. Kevin Donovan ’67 Jeffrey L. ’73 and Ileen Doppelt Richard E. Dorey ’62 Anne Turner Dorman ’46 Brian D. ’66, ’73 MBA and Karen Deyermond ’66 Drought P’94 John M. Dunham ’67 Shannon K. Dunnigan ’93, ’97 MBA John and Rebecca Eriksen Michael P. ’88 and Donna Fahey Pamela J. Fales ’82 Paul S. Famiglietti ’96,’06 MST Linda Patzelt Faria ’87 Charlene E. Farley ’14 Timothy J. Farrell ’83 MBA Richard R. ’66 and Mary Fay Clifford P. Felag ’87 John W. Ferris ’84 MBA Fredrick H. ’57 and Janet Parkinson Fiedler ’56 John J. Fitta ’57 Timothy C. Fitzbag ’97 Michael D. Flaxington ’77 Lookman and Olayinka Folami P’21 Kevin M. Fountain ’80, ’87 MST Robert L. Fox ’90 Joan Gregory Frechette ’78 Christopher J. Friend ’93 Bradley Fries '99 Edward Garabedian '88 Salvatore F.’84 and Sharon Sulla ’84 Garfi P’14 Nicholas G. Gassey ’00 MBA Patrick P. Gauthier ’80 Michael W. Gendron’76 MBA David M. ’71 and Marcia Gold W. Dustin Goldstein ’95 and Inmaculada Morales

Jose B. Gonzalez ’89 Robert E. Goodreau ’69 Webster Goodwin, Jr. ’62 and Linda Kent Goodwin ’60 Barbara Nye Gorham ’57 Ronald R. Goudey ’52 Brian N. Graveline ’77, ’83 MBA Herbert J. Gray ’72 Ralph C. ’66 and Linda Klein ’66 Gray Jane Mahoney Grayhurst ’67 Lucy Guastello ’57 Richard K. Gunther ’60 Michael H. Hall ’97 David T. ’69 and Nancy Hansen Steven A. Hanson ’94 MBA Allen J. '96 and Jane Porter Hardy ’96 David J. Harland ’85 Ann-Marie Harrington ’86 Theresa Hasseler Alan G. Hassenfeld ’85H and Vivien Hassenfeld Judith Kipp Heath ’67 J. Dennis ’66 and Lucina Heipt Phyllis Sousa Hendricks ’60 Eva D. Heroux ’78, ’84 MBA Alan and Christine Hight P’11 Kenneth R. Hilton ’80 Miriam Flamer Hochman ’53, P’89 Paula J. Hogan ’00 Bernard A. Jackvony ’67 Gary A Joubert ’77 Michael T. Keane ’77 Edward A. Keating ’77 Paul M. Keating, Jr. ’88 and Lisa Keating Sheryl Keetz P’04, P’12 Frank S. ’53 and Dorothy Kelley Joseph P. Kelley ’61, P’88 David and Cynthia Ketcham Ted Klowan ’89, P’22 Laura Kohl Jeannine Verhoest Kolb ’94 Tricia Farrand Kordalski ’83 and Ronald Kordalski P’15 Gregory H. Kozich ’85 Edward I. Kozin ’77 Paul O. Krauth ’73 Susan Krupski Fisher ’78 Michael J. Kubicki ’03 Robert A. Kuftiak ’96 Anne Labouchere Linda Keeler Lacelle ’78 Rene W. Lacoste ’49 Lee Lance Robert M. Landry ’55 and Donald Kinghorn Diane E. Lang ’71 Carole L. LaRochelle ’89 Bryan K. Larson ’92 Joanna T. Lau ’97H and Denis Berube Kevin M. Lavalla ’78 Margaret M. Lawton ’88 MBA Pauline Dumas Leduc ’71 Jeffrey J. Legg ’83 T. Richard Leidig ’51 Lorraine Girard ’83 Lettellier and Michael Letellier P’16 Raymond E. Lippka ’71 Larry B. ’70 and Diane Lipton Janice Conrad Littlefield ’54 Donald Lostritto and Linda Musco P’09 John R. Lott ’74 John F. Lynch ’85 MBA

Sonia L. Maciel-Mitchell ’97 Julio C. Maggiacomo ’61 Edward and Linda Magro Robert P. Malachowski ’72 Mell Mann Steven U. Manocchio ’01 David A. '49 and Rita Macchiarelli Marcoux ’53 Ronald J. Marocco ’67 David P. Marques ’68 Henry C. Marsella ’60 Glen P. Martin ’81, ’87 MBA John A. Martin ’77 MBA Patricia Hervey Martin ’80 Jayne Pitts Mather '68 Deborah and Edwin H. May III P’07 Kevin D. May ’07 Louis F. Mazza ’74 Neil A. '63 and Judy Knofla McAllister ’61 Martin and Betsy McCabe P’12 Teresa M. McCarthy ’83 Patricia A. McCormick’86 James W. McHugh, Jr. ’68, P'85 Richard H. McKee ’63 Kevin and Paula McNamara John B. McPhillips ’74 Robert P. ’73 and Jane Mead Lisa A. Meomartino ’83 †A. Donald Mercier ’51 Catherine R. Merolla ’94 Miles L. Merwin ’68 Donald R. Millberry ’53 Marjorie Collison Miller '63 Tammie Miller ’97 MBA Robert and Karen Misiaszek Robert F. ’68 and Miriam Mitchell Patricia Martineau Monti ’56 David J. Morin ’92 Raymond Mulry Patrick S. Murphy ’86 J. Terrence Murray ’89H and Suzanne Murray Kevin J. Murtough ’88 MBA Milton W. Nachbar ’54 Janet Garvey Natisin ’84 Gary P. Nelson ’86 MBA Linda P. Nelson ’80 MBA, P’85, P’95 Philip T. Newbury ’50 Peter L. ’68 and Barbara Newell Thomas J. Nichols ’58 William Oakland ’80 Paul A. O'Brien ’89 MST †Donald F. O'Leary '65 John M. Olivier ’82, ’88 MBA David J. Olney ’82 and Denise Chakoian-Olney William F. O'Neil ’93 MBA Ernest ’85 and Annmarie Orticerio P’19 Timothy and Beth O’Shea Victoria Agsanian Ovian ’49 and Nishan Ovian P’78 Susan J. Palmer ’86 Dorinda A. Pannozzo ’91 Roger and Erika Paquette P’21 G. David Parent Thomas A. Pari ’74 Jennifer S. Parkhurst ’97, ’06 MBA George E. Partaledis ’68 †Estate of Paul C. Nicholson, Jr. ’69H Gregg C. ’74 and Lorrie Fain ’78 Pead Kimberly Alexander Pekalski ’81 Maria E. Phillips ’80, ’85 MBA and Denise Mulcahy

Thomas S. Phillips ’01 MBA James T. Pickering ’60 Anthony E. ’90 MBA and Mary Egan ’97 MBA Pietrantozzi P’19 Claudette Piette Roger G. Pineault ’66 Christopher R. ’02 and Kaitlyn A. Pintarich ’03, ’09 MBA Mark J. ’93 and Jennifer Plourde Susan Poisson Craig S. Polucha ’76 Victor Primavera, Jr. ’49 and † Rose Primavera P’81 Mark R. ’84, ’95 MST and Kristen Collard Provost ’88 Wilfred J. Provost ’69 Seamus Purcell Donald R. ’83 and Patricia Quattrucci P’16 James S. Ragsdale ’64 John Rainone, Jr. Lynne A. Regine ’89, ’97 MST Edward N. Reilly ’77 Dennis J. Renyi ’73 John S. Renza, Jr. ’70 and Marianne Renza P’06 MBA Marcia A. Rich '83 MBA Bruce R. Rinebolt ’73 Barry ’68 and Marcia Ringelheim Judi L. Rix ’09 Michael Roberto Jacques J. '83 and Linda Renaud Robichaud ’67 Frederick J. Roche ’76 Donald W. Ross '74, '83 MBA, '86 MST Jeffrey J. '77 and Ann Hubbard ’77 Rotatori P’08 Paul M. Rovelli ’95 Frederick F. Roy ’46 Roger A. ’71 and Diane M. ’11 Ruotolo P’06 John Ruppert Janet Walker Rutter ’54 and †Robert Rutter Heidi Fitch Sajkowicz ’85, P’14 Margaret R. Savage ’57 Bruce N. ’62 and Nancy Schatz Kenneth R. ’91 and Michele Ravenola ’91 Schmidt Daniel F. ’73 and Joanne Schmitt Milton and Phyllis Schumacher P’05 Bernard C. Scott ’58 F. Augustus Seamans David J. Shepherd ’05 MBA Carol Carlson Shibley ’73 and Glenford Shibley P’99 Robert A. Smith ’70, ’88 MBA William and Maura Smith P’18 Gordon K. Snell’72 Steven Snow ’82 Antonio and Joanne Socci P’99, P’03 Lawrence M. Spizman ’71 William E. ’63 and Teresa De Vona Squizzero ’65 Debra Young Srdoc ’90 and Dana Srdoc Paul P. ’72, ’77 MBA and Patricia St. Onge Terry G. Stewart ’85 MBA Wayne A. ’67 and Carlene Stickles Robert V. Stutz ’68 Arthur ’60 and Carole Oliner Sukel ’59 Donna Norman Summer-White ’83 MBA Tracie Sweeney M. Anne Szostak ’02H and Michael Szostak Anita Casacalenda Tate ’52 Charles G. Taylor ’83 MBA William S. Taylor ’62 Claire Theriault ’64 David K. Thommen ’82 Jeanne Thompson Victor W. Tkacs ’70

Joseph V. Trepani ’56 Darlene Pixley Unser ’66 Deirdre Sullivan Valente ’88 and Thomas Valente Edmund Viele ’59 Joseph D. ’65 and Charlene Vigliotti P’05 Peter Voccio, Jr. ’59 and Ann Almonte Voccio ’58, P’89 Eleonora Cardarelli Walsh ’61 Bethany Connealy Wandyes ’96 Robin Torbron Warde and Newell E. Warde P’17 Richard Warren ’64 Jennifer Flaherty Weafer ’00 and Michael Weafer George E. Weavill, Jr. ’62 and Janice Krieger ’60 Weavill Jay S. ’85 and Tracey Weinberg David and Clare Weinstein Bonnie Jennings Wells ’78 Albert B. West ’87 Asa V. Williams ’02 Roger S. ’78 and Paula Williams Rita Williams-Bogar ’76 and Lawrence Bogar Ernest P. Wilsberg ’75 Doris A. Wilson ’86, ’89, ’97 MBA Steven F. Winsor ’91 MBA Rainer W. Wolansky ’83, ’85 MBA John E. Wolfe ’99H and Ancelin Wolfe Lola Gamba Wright ’62 Edward L. Wrobel ’85,’91 MBA Elizabeth and Ronald Yobaccio Patricia Payette Young ’62 Mario J. ’66 and Patricia Dimuzio ’66 Zangari Bruce J. '86 and Sheryl Hart ’86 Zarozny P’16, P’18, P’22 Alan H. Zuckerman ’80 Gregory P. ’81 and Marlyn Zullig

Faculty/Staff Participation at an all-time high

52% 45% 39% FY14

FY15

54%

40% FY16

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AC A D E M I C E XC E L L E N C E

Science Showcase 2018 featured inspiring student and faculty presentations on topics from exploring virtual reality to decision making for genetic testing using a possibility/probability questionnaire to predicting the effects of Medicaid’s Sobriety Requirements on the spread of Hepatitis C in Rhode Island. Taking Lessons from the World Bank to the Classroom Professor of Economics Edinaldo Tebaldi,

leaders around the world alleviate poverty

I have students build a systematic country

Ph.D., a sought-after expert in applied

and promote economic growth in all the

diagnostic—one of the most important

econometrics and economic development,

countries he visited in Europe, Central

tools I've learned during my time at the

spent a year working for the World Bank.

Asia, the Middle East, and North Africa.

World Bank—which requires real data anal-

His work focused on analyzing economic conditions and government policies, as well as the challenges posed by issues such as climate change, the Syrian refugee crisis, and global changes. He then provided government policy recommendations to help

“My time at the World Bank has given me an opportunity to learn about—and see firsthand—global challenges that inspire

ysis and application of economic thinking, and it can be applied to a state, a municipality, or even to a business.”

my students. And I integrate my quantita-

Presenting students with global challeng-

tive work into the classroom. For instance,

es, Tebaldi says, gets them excited about economics and learning the economic tools that can help them solve those issues as tomorrow’s leaders.

“My time at the World Bank has given me an opportunity to learn about—and see firsthand—global challenges that inspire my students. And I integrate my quantitative work there into the classroom.” EDINALDO TEBALDI, PH.D. Professor of Economics Read the full Q&A with Professor Tebaldi at news.bryant.edu/qa-economics-professor-edinaldo-tebaldi-his-work-world-bank-and-how-hebrings-experience-classroom

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Student researchers in Professor Reid’s lab present findings at major conference Student researchers Lauren Rochefort ’19

Rochefort presented her Rhode Island Idea

and John Belval ’20 shared their research

Network of Biomedical Research Excellence

at the American Chemical Society’s 256th

(RI-INBRE)-funded research into antibiot-

National Meeting and Exposition in Boston,

ics as part of the conference’s Excellence in

MA. The conference drew more than 16,000

Undergraduate Glycoscience Symposium.

attendees from around the world and fea-

Belval presented his RI-INBRE-funded

tured 11,000 papers and posters on subjects

work identifying inhibitors against the

across a range of fields.

pathogen Streptococcus pneumoniae. His

Associate Professor of Science and Technology Chris Reid, Ph.D., who runs the

poster was named Best Undergraduate Poster of the carbohydrate division.

glycomics lab where both students work,

“They’re genuinely interested in the work

attended the conference with them.

we’ve done as undergrads, which is amaz-

“They’re getting experience and exposure

ing,” says Rochefort.

that they wouldn’t be able to get from the regular curriculum.”

College of Business Marks 25 years of AACSB Accreditation “AACSB's glowing recognition of Bryant's innovative and world-class academic programs and faculty is a source of great satisfaction. I am particularly proud of our academic leadership team and all the faculty and staff who work daily to ensure our business program is absolutely first-rate.”

The College of Business has earned reaccreditation by AACSB International—The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. Bryant’s nationally recognized business programs have been AACSBaccredited since 1994. Founded in 1916, AACSB International is the longest serving global accrediting body

RONALD K. MACHTLEY President, Bryant University

for business schools that offer undergraduate, master's, and doctoral degrees in business and accounting. Recognized as the hallmark of excellence in business education, AACSB Accreditation is achieved by only 5 percent of all business schools worldwide. A commitment to Academic Excellence and Business Education

“Bryant University is extremely proud of

ferentiators of Bryant’s innovative educa-

this international recognition of our College

tional experience.

of Business,” said President Ronald K. Machtley. “In the competitive world of business, it is especially important to be among the select universities recognized by this prestigious accrediting organization."

Bryant’s top-ranked academic programs reflect the University’s commitment to

Provost and Chief Academic Officer Glenn

academic excellence and a business educa-

Sulmasy, J.D., LL.M., noted: “The compo-

tion that is highly attuned to the emerging

nents of the Bryant education recognized by

needs of industry and society. The College

AACSB—including the integration of busi-

of Business offers a distinctive learning

ness and liberal arts; teaching innovation;

experience that provides graduates global

high-touch formal and informal advising

perspective and equips them with inno-

and mentoring; global perspective; and

vative approaches to problem solving that

specifically the Archway Investment Fund

empowers them to create value in any

and award-winning Academic Innovation

organization.

Center—are all hallmarks and critical dif-

“I am especially grateful to College of Business Dean Madan Annavarjula, Ph.D., for his leadership through the rigorous accreditation process over the past year, and for the continuing efforts of Dr. V.K. Unni.” AACSB Executive Vice President and Chief Accreditation Officer Stephanie M. Bryant said, “Every AACSB-accredited school has demonstrated a focus on excellence in all areas, including teaching, research, curricula development, and student learning. The intense peer-review process exemplifies their commitment to quality business education.”

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Interdisciplinary thinking, making connections For Jillian Buckley ’19, her student path is all about connections. A high-achieving student and veteran of multiple performance groups on campus, she finds that her studies inform her artistic endeavors, and vice versa. “I find myself growing because of the interaction between the two," says Buckley.

Professor Yoon’s research explores liberalconservative spectrum in marketing A group of marketing researchers including Bryant’s Sukki Yoon, Ph.D., Professor of Marketing, revealed that differences between liberals and conservatives can even be seen in their response to prosocial advertising messages, evidencing political ideology as a new tool marketers and advertisers may use to talk to consumers. “The liberal-conservative spectrum has not been studied a lot in marketing,” said Yoon, who is an expert in prosocial advertising, specifically uncovering how people respond to advertising messages and the consequences for social and environmental behaviors. The study “How liberals and conservatives respond to feasibility and desirability appeals in anti-tobacco campaigns” is forthcoming in the Asian Journal of Communication; the study

Likewise, she values the interdisciplinary nature of Bryant academics and chose to take on a double major in Human Resource Management and Communication.

“How Liberals and Conservatives Respond to Equality-Based and Proportionality-Based

“The different communication theories I’ve learned help me solve the issues that I'll see in my Management courses," Buckley says. "When I'm in my Communication classes, I have a better idea of how the management practices I'm learning are applied. I find myself constantly borrowing from all of my classes and intertwining the things I’ve learned from them."

Professor Inci explores gender differences in trading and profitability in major finance journal

Rewards in Charity Advertising” was published in the Journal of Public Policy & Marketing.

Finance Professor A. Can Inci, Ph.D., has collaborated with colleagues at the University of Michigan to examine gender behavior and profitability through the lens of corporate insider trading in the prestigious Journal of Financial and Quantitative Analysis. In the article “Gender Differences in Executives’ Access to Information,” Inci examines whether female executives have equal access to material and relevant information as their

INSPIRED TO EXCEL Blog and Newsletter Inspired to Excel is a newsletter published by the Office of University Relations to recognize the academic achievements of Bryant’s community of scholars. Sign up to receive the newsletter and find stories featured in previous issues in the Inspired to Excel blog at inspiredtoexcel.bryant.edu.

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male counterparts. Using a novel approach, he explores the profitability of insider trading as the measure for executives’ corporation-specific knowledge. The article provides evidence of male executives’ informational advantage and conclude that female executives suffer an informational disadvantage despite their titles in firms where they form a small minority.

AC A D E M I C E XC E L L E N C E Summer Internship Fellowships offer impactful learning opportunities Bryant’s Summer Internship Fellowship program, awarded through the University’s

Conor Joyce ’19 cultivated partnerships

Amica Center for Career Education, allowed eleven students to pursue prestigious, top-

at Housing Network of Rhode Island to

tier summer internships. These fellowships deepen learning by connecting the classroom

prepare himself for a potential career as an

to the broader world, all while helping students align their interests with long-term

elected official.

career objectives.

Ben Murphy ’19 worked in business development for a growing restaurant chain in Shanghai, China, called BBQ Land to further his dream of working in China. Alec Turner ’21 developed marketing strategies leveraging analytics for the major league lacrosse team, the Boston Cannons, to ready himself for a career in sports management. Marlee O’Keefe ’19 helped organize a major conference called The Nantucket Project to gain inspiration for her future entrepreneurial endeavors. To learn more about establishing an intern-

Summer Internship Fellowship recipients (from left): Ben Murphy ’19, Conor Joyce ’19, Marlee O’Keefe ’19, Nathaniel Brown ’19, Valentina Godoy ’19, Alec Turner ’21, Mary Gallagher ’19, Melissa Hurwitz ’19, Ann Marie Greaney ’19. Not pictured: Collin Katz ’19, Erika Koury ’19.

Bryant scientists, students, and collaborators around the world study the impact of climate change

ship scholarship, please contact Edward A. Magro, Executive Director of Development, at emagro@bryant.edu or 401.232.6528

President’s and Deans’ List celebrate academic excellence for fall 2018

Scientists from a variety of disciplines

coastal environments, at the 2018 Gordon

at Bryant are investigating the effects of

Research Conference on Marine Microbes

The President’s and Deans’ List recognize

climate change, monitoring the progress

in Tuscany, Italy.

students who have distinguished them-

of change, and looking at ways to measure

selves through outstanding academic

alterations to the ecosystems.

Studies by Professor Gaytha Langlois,

Professor Brian Blais, Ph.D., worked along-

biodiversity as a result of climate change

The President’s List is an academic

side alumnus Caitlyn Witkowski (’11 BA,

and the linkages of particular ciliates to

distinction reserved for Bryant’s highest

’14 MS) and her team at Royal Netherlands

coral bleaching were presented at the 2018

achievers who earn a GPA of 4.0 or better

Institute for Sea Research and Utrecht Uni-

International Society of Protistologists

for at least 12 semester hours of work. To

versity to develop a new proxy of ancient

Meeting in Vancouver, Canada. Her suc-

earn a place on the Deans’ list, students

CO2 levels. This new proxy provides the

cesses in the field of climate study led to

must have a GPA of 3.4 or better for at

most continuous record of CO2 to date and

her election this past year as president of

extends the length of historical record to

the International Society of Protistologists

500 million years.

for the 2019 term.

performance.

Ph.D., of the overall loss of microbial

Professor Chris Reid, Ph.D., and his team,

Professors Hong Yang, Ph.D. and Qin

including Kai-Lou Yue ’20, and colleagues

Leng, Ph.D., were invited to write an ar-

at the URI Graduate School of Oceanogra-

ticle titled, “Old Molecules, New Climate:

phy presented work identifying new and

Metasequoia’s Secrets” for Arnoldia: the

alternative biomarkers of coastal ecosys-

Journal of Arnold Arboretum at Harvard

tem health that can be used to monitor

University.

1,350

students were honored

least 12 semester hours of work.

131

on the President's List (GPA 4.0 or better)

the continuing effects of climate change in

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A drive to discover new ideas and innovative concepts infuses every aspect of Bryant, ensuring an education that inspires students to question, test, and adapt, skills that are essential to success.

Building robots, building bright futures In Bryant’s Artificial Intelligence (AI) and

Many of the students admit to initially

Robotics course, taught by Professor of

feeling daunted when faced with the com-

Science and Technology Brian Blais, Ph.D.,

plexity and scope of their project, but they

theory becomes practice becomes reality.

quickly realize that they’re able to accom-

The class mixes lessons about key issues

plish more than they ever thought possible.

and ideas in the fields of robotics and

“If you had told me that we were going to

artificial intelligence with hands-on experience.

build a working robot, I don’t know what

Working in small groups throughout the

Kaplan ’19. “But then I look at what we’ve

semester, students build robots that are

done and I realize ‘here it is.’”

I’d think,” says Data Science major Trevor

able to play – and win – board games,

Students are given a great deal of free-

ranging from “Dodge’em,” to “Chomp,”

dom in constructing their robots. “I try to

against human opponents. That means

have them work through and build things

being able to “see” the board, decide on

as much as they can and program things

strategy, adapt to their opponent’s choices, and physically move game pieces. It’s great preparation for a rapidly evolving future. “Artificial intelligence is a growing field,” says Actuarial Mathematics major Jonathan Huntley ’21. “It’s everywhere and

from the bottom-up,” says Professor Blais. “Sometimes students have come up to me and asked, ‘Will this design work?’ I tell them ‘I have no idea. Build it and let’s find out.’”

intelligence as well. The course also gives

For Information Systems and Analytics

students a primer in Python, a high-level

major Lauren Canning ’21, the work she’s

wherever I go.”

programming language that is an invaluable

doing is an affirmation. “This course has

tool in a variety of fields. “Anything you

confirmed for me that I really like coding

In addition to constructing the robots, the

want to do in programming from web de-

and that the more I learn about it, the more

coursework focuses on competing theories

velopment, to doing numerical simulations,

interested I am,” she says. “A class like this

of artificial intelligence and decision-mak-

to building robots can be done in Python,”

is a really fun way to prepare for

ing and ethical issues related to artificial

says Blais.

my career.”

it’s not going away. I know the things I’m learning in this class are going to help me

Innovation is more than embracing new ideas, it’s also about preparing for a changing future. Students studying Artificial Intelligence and Robotics learn about the technological forces shaping their lives and gain vital experience in programming.

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TEDxBryantU 2019

explored building a better future

Making Innovation easier on the brain While design thinking can lead to transformative innovation and growth, Bryant

TEDxBryantU 2019 event featured 10 presenters, drawn from faculty, students, alumni,

University design thinking experts Allison

and friends of the University, to share their ideas about identifying “The Keys to the

Butler, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Ap-

Future.”

plied Psychology, and Michael Roberto,

A student-run initiative that is independently organized by Bryant students and licensed by the TED media platform, TEDxBryantU brought the University community together to discuss the best ways to change the world in ways both large and small.

D.B.A., Trustee Professor of Management, recognize that many people struggle with the process. “The processing routines that help us navigate daily life are an impediment to design thinking, which demands that old assumptions and preexisting beliefs be discarded,” they note in their recent article “When Cognition Interferes with Innovation: Overcoming Cognitive Obstacles to Design Thinking," published in Research-Technology Management, the leading peer-reviewed journal focused on the practice of innovation. Their research has unlocked ways to ease the brain’s natural resistance to unfamiliar thought processes and to recognize and overcome the cognitive blocks or “traps” that people experience. In their paper, Butler and Roberto define and identify countermeasures to cognitive obstacles

THIS YEAR’S PRESENTERS INCLUDED: Robert Cocchiola ’18, Marketing Specialist, Bank Mobile A.J. Collette ’00 MBA, Technology Director, Citizens Bank Connor Evans ’19 Rick Gorvett, Ph.D., Chair, Bryant Mathematics Department Jacob Lewtan ’18, ’18 MPAc Kyle Oliveira ’19

and conclude that design thinking training must include the process’s psychological

Justin Pasquariello, Executive Director at East Boston Social Centers

underpinnings to guard against constrain-

Amy Solov ’19

thinking courses and seminars, Roberto and

Craig Stevens ’98, Senior Vice President, Head of Accounting & Reporting US Life & Health; Swiss Re

members who are increasingly sought-after

Artvine Torossian ’00, Founder, Karaka™ management consultation firm

ing creativity. With years of experience creating design Butler are among the many Bryant faculty for this expertise. They’ve created and delivered custom education programs at major regional and global organizations including Fidelity Investments, FM Global, Hasbro, Amica Insurance, the Rhode Island National Guard, and the Lincoln School.

“The 2019 TEDxBryantU speakers were chosen for their powerful messages and ideas,” says Vanessa MacMillan ’19, lead organizer of TEDxBryantU 2019, “and we were proud to bring those ideas to the larger Bryant community.”

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Reinventing teaching

Fighting falsehoods through information literacy Librarians from the University’s Krupp Library collaborate with faculty to help students navigate a complicated world of facts, lies, and shades of gray. Krupp’s staff of seven librarians taught more than 350 information literacy classes across

A cohort of Bryant faculty recently

nearly every subject, from Accounting to Women’s Studies. The lessons are tailored to each

attended a course at Harvard Univer-

course, but the core concepts remain the same. Through a mix of real-world examples,

sity’s Derek Bok Center for Teaching

discussion, and hands-on exercises, students learn how to evaluate the currency, rele-

and Learning that featured new and innovative views of the principles

vance, accuracy, authority, and purpose of

underlying learning, presented by

the information they encounter. They also

thought leaders on teaching in higher

learn about the research process and how to

education.

properly share what they’ve learned. “Researching and evaluating information is like exercising a muscle,” notes Mackenzie Dunn, Krupp Library’s Research and Instruction Services Manager. “The more you do it, the better you get at it.” Librarians including Maura Keating ensure that Bryant students are prepared to evaluate information and make informed decisions

“Our goal with the course is to have faculty here feel that they have a very rich toolbox of pedagogical techniques they can draw from in any course that they teach.” ED KAIRISS, PH.D., Director of Faculty Development and Innovation “While there’s no right or wrong way to teach, the standard lecture has undergone many transformations in the

Discovering what makes Bryant tick The Wicked Problem of the Week initiative,

transforming the campus into an ecological

a brainchild of Assistant Professor of Man-

commons, to addressing the region's opioid

agement Dirk J. Primus, Ph.D., brought

epidemic.

together Bryant students, faculty, and staff to take a new look at the issues that affect the world around them.

The project, Primus says, allowed a glimpse into what makes the Bryant community tick. “What do they care about? What do

Each week, the 10-week initiative, support-

they like? What do they not like? What

ed by a Faculty Innovation Grant, selected

would they have more of? You actually get

a new issue, from reducing food waste

a pulse for what moves people.”

and energy consumption on campus, to

educational literature, as researchers are constantly seeking out new ways to improve student learning in the classroom,” said Ed Kairiss, Ph.D., Director of Faculty Development and Innovation at Bryant. “Our goal with the course was to have faculty here feel that they have a very rich toolbox of pedagogical techniques they can draw from in any course that they teach.” “Many times throughout this course, I re-thought my teaching philosophy,” noted Assistant Professor of Mathematics Son Nguyen, Ph.D. “That’s because I was constantly in the role of a student trying to learn the material of the course.”

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Professor Dirk Primus congratulates Nick Leitkowski '19 for his winning Wicked Problems entry, which asked: How might we reduce energy consumption on the Bryant campus?

I N N OVAT I O N Coming up with a good IDEA The University's seventh IDEA (Innovation and Design Experience for All) program brought together more than 800 first-year students for an intensive introduction to human-centered design thinking and creative problem-solving. Through IDEA, they honed the skills that will enable them to stand out in the marketplace, make a difference in the world, and excel as leaders. IDEA, which replicates the Silicon Valley start-up environment, works to open students’ minds to innovative ways of thinking and creating that will lay a foundation throughout their lives and careers.

Bryant’s three-day IDEA (Innovation and Design Experience for All) design thinking bootcamp prepares first-year students to tackle big problems in innovative ways.

The IDEA 2019 Leadership Team, represent-

Professor of Management

Associate Professor of Management

ing dedicated faculty from both the College

Lori Coakley, Ph.D.

James Segovis, Ph.D.

Amica Center for Career Education

IDEA’s organizers practice what they

Assistant Director of Employer Relations,

teach, taking a design thinking approach

Scott Connolly

to continuously refining and enhancing

for not only their four years at Bryant but

of Business and the College of Arts and Sciences, as well as professional staff and students; included: Associate Professor of Applied Psychology

the three-day design-thinking boot camp

Allison Butler, Ph.D., IDEA Director

Samantha Mazz ’19

Operations Manager for the Quinlan/Brown

Associate Professor of Communication

Academic Innovation Center Matt Kreimeier, IDEA Assistant Director Assistant Professor of Economics Laura Beaudin, Ph.D. Lecturer in History and Social Sciences David John Ciliberto, Ph.D.

experience. The team is also supported by

Chris Morse, Ph.D.

their experience and expertise to help guide the next generation.

Thobani Nxumalo ’19

[Daniel A. Congiusta ’16 volunteers as an

Center for Leadership and Involvement Associate Director for Student Event Services and Orientation Jess Raffaele

staff, faculty, and alumni mentors who use

IDEA alumni mentor. See story, page 55.] Since 2013, more than 5,000 students have participated in IDEA, a key component of Bryant’s award-winning First-Year Gateway Experience that prepares them for success.

Jane McKay-Nesbitt, Ph.D. ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OF MARKETING

“Throughout my Honors Capstone, Professor McKay-Nesbitt was a never-ending source

Director of Bryant’s Honors Program

of passion. That passion motivated me to finish

A successful career in the financial services industry informs her interactive and dynamic marketing courses

my project, even when it seemed impossible.

Recent research focuses on how the financial services industry’s social marketing impacts millennials’ financial well-being Numerous awards for teaching excellence, creativity, and innovation, mentorship, and scholarship

She still inspires me, making me want to work harder, achieve more, and support others.” LAUREN LEEDBERG ’18 PARTNER ENABLEMENT ASSOCIATE | athenahealth

INSPIRED TO EXCEL

BRYANT DE LI V E RS FACULTY PASSIONATE ABOUT STUDENT SUCCESS | www.bryant.edu B R YAN T S PR I N G 20 19

G LO B A L P E R S P E C T I V E

International Education Week featured a celebration of Diwali, the Hindu Festival of Lights, which included traditional prayers, live music, and dance.

‛I Stand With Immigrants’ panel shares experiences Bryant students participated in the third annual “I Stand With Immigrants” campaign, a nationwide effort to protect the rights of immigrants and ensure fair treatment and due process. A panel of international and multicultural Bryant students shared their experiences with immigration, labels, and stereotypes about immigrants, and their thoughts about these issues on Bryant's campus. “Bryant has a growing community of minority and international students,” said Manuela Duque ’19, who emigrated from Colombia to the United States in high school. "It’s important for everyone to understand what it’s like to be an immigrant on the Bryant campus.” Ramon Luis Fille ’22, who emigrated from the Philippines nearly a decade ago, praised Bryant’s 4MILE program for easing his

allowed me to get to know people and start

classroom daily,” Gomez said. “Having

to make connections, especially with my

the opportunity to hear a panel of our own

professors and the people who work here.”

Bryant immigrants or first-generation

transition to college. 4MILE (Multicultural

Modern Languages Senior Lecturer Patricia

and International Leadership Experience) is

Gomez said events such as the "I Stand

a cultural and leadership program uniquely

With Immigrants" panel encourage the

designed for first-year international and

Bryant community to “embrace cultures,

domestic multicultural students.

languages, and diversity.”

“It’s such a great program,” Fille said.

“As a language professor, these are focal

“That’s where I met most of my friends. It

points that I teach and advocate for in my

students share their stories and experiences is powerful.

For more visit: news.bryant.edu/i-stand-immigrants-

G LO B AL PERSPECTIVE

panel-brings-issues-fore

Bryant celebrates International Education Week

IB students: Ready to work anywhere through study abroad/work abroad experience

International Education Week helped

The week included speakers who shared

Bryant students expand their horizons and

unique insight into a range of subjects.

better understand the world around them.

Maasai Tribal Chief William Ole Pere

The campus component of the national

Kikanae gave an empowering talk about

program, a joint initiative of the U.S. De-

his work preserving the Maasai culture

More than 80 students in Bryant’s

partment of State and the U.S. Department

and traditional lifestyle. Kikanae’s visit to

International Business (IB) program travel

of Education, was organized by Bryant’s

Bryant was meaningful because a group of

to countries all over the world each year.

International Student Organization with

Bryant students helped establish a library

Over the course of a semester, they study

support from the University’s Division of

for a tribal school as part of their Manage-

the business and culture of another region

International Affairs and the PwC Center

ment 200 service-learning class.

and intern with companies in those areas,

Other events, including an internation-

acquiring valuable international work

for Diversity and Inclusion. Its purpose: to inspire a culture of diversity and embrace diverse perspectives.

al alumni panel focusing on careers and internships, inspired students to consider

“International Education Week provides

their global futures. Students also took part

students a vital opportunity to deepen

in programs that increased their mindful-

the global perspective that is part of their

ness of global issues. The Oxfam Hunger

Bryant experience and will serve them well

Banquet dramatically illustrated the effects

throughout their lives and careers,” notes

of world hunger by randomly assigning

Hong Yang, Ph.D., Bryant’s Vice President

diners to experience the meals of people

for International Affairs.

with vastly different levels of income.

experience. “Employers are looking for graduates who are passport-ready,” notes IB program Director Andres Ramirez, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Finance. “They want employees who are able to travel, have experience doing business internationally, and are highly adaptable.” Emily Katz ’20 studied at the prestigious Adolfo Ibáñez University in Viña del Mar,

Global Studies program hosts Human Rights Speaker Series

Chile, through the IB program. “Travel has opened my mind in ways I couldn’t have imagined,” Katz says. “It doesn’t just give you a new perspective, it

In 1948, the United Nations General Assembly adopted The Universal Declaration of Human Rights, a document that affirms human rights for everyone. Bryant’s Global Studies program commemorated its 70th

SPEAKERS INCLUDED: Navid Fozi, Ph.D., Bridgewater State University Assistant Professor of Anthropology

allows you to combine multiple perspectives through experiencing other cultures. Traveling also increases your adaptability and your knowledge of other people, as well as your empathy.”

anniversary with a speaker series dedicated For Christopher Anderson ’14, now Central

to exploring the articles in the agreement.

Canada District Manager at Schneider “This is not something that is bound by

Electric, the experience he gained through

law,” said English and Cultural Studies

the IB program and studying abroad at

Professor Alex Perullo, Ph.D, who is also

L'Université de Nantes in France gave him

the director of the Global Studies program.

a distinctive advantage. “Being able to say

“It’s more like a recommendation. So the

that you have experience with foreign lang-

question becomes: what is the responsibili-

uage and travel, and that you’ve had expe-

ty of governments and citizens?”

Alex M. Nading, Ph.D., Senior Fellow

That is the question being explored by a

for the Watson Institute for International

group of speakers who each focused on a

and Public Affairs at Brown University

specific article in the Universal Declaration.

Permanent Representation of Belgium to

speaker, they understand this broad concept

the United Nations

that a lot of people are working to ensure that at least one of these articles is being enforced,” says Perullo.

a great jump start to your career,” he says.

Annelies Verstichel, Ph.D. First Secretary,

“Even if our students only attended one that there is a document out there and

rience doing business internationally, is

Richard Wilson, Ph.D., Gladstein Distinguished Chair of Human Rights at the University of Connecticut Law School

B R YAN T S PR I N G 20 19

BULLDOG PRIDE

Bryant’s highly competitive Division I athletics program is raising the University’s national profile while rallying the entire Bulldog community.

Sperry selected as candidate for Senior CLASS Award Volleyball player Kirstyn Sperry ’19 of Phoenix, AZ, was chosen as a candidate for the Senior CLASS Award, placing her among a list of 30 players nationally to be recognized for their contributions on and off the court. An acronym for Celebrating Loyalty and Achievement for Staying in School®, the Senior CLASS Award focuses on the total student-athlete and encourages students to use their platform in athletics to make a positive impact as leaders in their communities. Sperry has contributed to the Bryant Volleyball program’s long-standing partnership with Special Olympics Rhode Island and a variety of community service efforts in Rhode Island and in her home state of Arizona, while holding a 3.77 GPA as a finance major. She also holds Bryant’s Division I single -season and career service ace records and ranks third in the Bulldogs’ DI era in career assists.

B U L LDO G PRIDE

Grasso era begins at Bryant First-year head men’s basketball coach Jared Grasso more than tripled Bryant’s overall wins from last season, finishing 10-20 and 7-11 in Northeast Conference play. He led the Bulldogs to an NEC quarterfinal in which Bryant battled top-seeded St. Francis University to a 67-63 decision. ”My family and I could not be more honored and humbled for this opportunity to join the Bryant University community," Grasso said. “The future of Bulldog men's basketball is very bright.”

Celebrating 500 career wins

Ikenna Ndugba makes a difference on and off the court Men’s basketball player Ikenna Ndugba ’20

Ndugba has a strong ally in Massachusetts

Volleyball coach Theresa Garlacy won

makes an impact on every facet of the game

Rep. Jeffrey Sanchez, who has represented

her 500th career match September 8th at

when on the court for the Bulldogs.

Ndugba's home district for 15 years.

the Elizabeth and Malcolm Chace Wellness

Ndugba is the NEC’s top returner in assists,

Sanchez says, “Ikenna was drawn to

while ranking in the top 10 in points, steals,

my work, expressed interest in getting

and minutes, providing a veteran presence

involved, and most importantly, followed

Nearly 100 of the program’s alumnae

on the court for the Black & Gold this

through.”

returned on Homecoming @ Reunion

and Athletic Center, 22 years to the day of

winter.

her first victory in Smithfield.

Weekend to honor their coach, packing Ndugba has worked to mentor teens on

the recently renovated Chace gym for a

Back home in Boston, Ndugba’s presence

everything from the college application

victory, before a reception to reminisce

off the court is even more impactful.

process to organizing events for teens in

about their time on the court and on

some of Boston’s housing projects. He has

campus in Black & Gold.

Before returning to campus for his junior season, Ndugba hosted an open mic event for teens and young adults at the Mas-

kept in touch with some of them while back on campus, sharing advice and guidance.

It wouldn’t be the last celebration for Garlacy in her 23rd year as head coach

sachusetts State House to use the spoken

“Kids gravitate to him,” said Sanchez

word to express their challenges in the local

“There's a bigger world outside the neigh-

community.

borhood, and Ikenna’s been able to expose

The Bulldogs traveled to Brooklyn in

them to that.”

November for the Northeast Conference

“I want kids who are dealing with certain

at Bryant.

Championship, where they outlasted

issues to be able to speak about it,” said

In Smithfield this fall, Ndugba worked

Central Connecticut in five sets before

Ndugba. “I went through some challeng-

with first-year head coach Jared Grasso to

a three-set sweep of Sacred Heart the

es being in an area growing up that had a

prepare for a strong season. The market-

following day to hoist the NEC trophy

heavy presence of gangs, and I wanted to

ing major is excelling in the classroom as

for the first time in program history.

have a way to express that.”

well, earning ECAC President’s Honor Roll distinction for a 3.71 GPA last spring.

Bryant, which has appeared in 11 NCAA Division II tournaments during Garlacy’s time on the bench, qualified for the Di-

Men’s Soccer makes NEC Championship game

vision I Championship for the first time, traveling to Minneapolis to face Minnesota, the second-ranked team in the nation, in front of a crowd of over 5,000 fans. Led by Bryant’s winningest senior class in its Division I era, the Bulldogs won 22 matches in 2018 and helped raise the bar for future student-athletes in the Bryant program. Garlacy’s 500th win of her head coaching career is commemorated in her office with a game ball from the September victory.

The men’s Soccer team appeared in the postseason for the first time since 2014 with a 4-2-2 conference record. The Bulldogs were one of the most defensively stout teams in the country allowing just three goals in eight conference matches. Bryant

Victory No. 516 also has a place by Garlacy’s desk – in the form of a Northeast Conference championship trophy.

beat Saint Francis University 2-1 in the NEC Semifinal before falling to LIU Brooklyn in the NEC Final.

B R YAN T S PR I N G 20 19

Merritt named football head coach Chris Merritt brings his winning pedigree

on the football field and we will

to Bryant’s DI football program.

win in the classroom as well. I’m excited to be a part of an institu-

President Ronald K. Machtley and Director

tion that is as academically strong

of Athletics Bill Smith introduced Merritt,

as Bryant.”

who won five regional championships and 14 District championships as head coach

Finding someone with head

of Christopher Columbus High School in

coaching experience "was ex-

Miami, FL, as the fourth head coach in

tremely important,” Smith said.

program history during a news conference

“We wanted somebody who is a

in December.

CEO of a program and someone who has experience coaching both

In Merritt’s 18 years at Columbus High, he

the offensive and defensive sides

posted an overall record of 172-45 (.792)

of football. Coach Merritt checks

and led the Explorers to two state finals

all those boxes.”

players in 18 seasons, including current

Director of Athletics Bill Smith and President Ronald K. Machtley introduce Chris Merritt, the fourth football head coach in Bryant program history.

Bryant offensive linemen Kyle Mann ’20

build a culture of success at Bryant like the

inducted into the Columbus High School

and Robert Perez ’21 and 2016 alumnus

one he built at Christopher Columbus High

Hall of Fame in 2018, named the Nike Coach

Brandon Dagnesses.

School."

of the Year in 2005, the Miami Herald

appearances (2014, 2018). His program has produced more than 100 collegiate football

"We wanted someone to build a dynasty," said Machtley. “We want Coach Merritt to

In recognition of his accomplishments on the field, Merritt was

Coach of the Year in 2014, and the Warren “We want to expect to win and we will

Henry South Coach of the Year in 2017.

expect to win,” said Merritt. “We will win

Bryant's successful capital campaign has helped to fund enhancements for our highly competitive Division I athletics program including: the David M. ’85 and Terry Beirne Stadium Complex, with its Bulldog Stadium, Bulldog Strength & Conditioning Center, and adjacent state-of-the-art turf field and lighting; the Conaty Park baseball and softball complex; Conaty Indoor Athletic Center, the largest facility of its kind in New England; and the Sports Medicine and Training Center within the Chace Wellness and Athletic Center. 50

B U L LDO G PRIDE

BULLDOG PRIDE

Women’s cross country earns NEC Fall Sportsmanship Award

Brown selected to national football committee Robert Brown ’19 (Palmetto Bay, FL)

tackles for a loss, two forced fumbles, two

has been selected to the Student-Athlete

fumble recoveries, an interception and five

Connection Group for the NCAA Football

pass breakups. Brown has is a three-time

Oversight Committee.

NEC Academic Honor Roll selection and has

The goal of the Student-Athlete Connection Group is to gather broad-based feedback from select Division I football student-ath-

been a part of various community service events, including reading to elementary school students.

letes on issues the Football Oversight Com-

"We are very proud to have one of our stu-

mittee is reviewing.

dent-athletes on this prestigious national

“It is truly an honor to be recognized by the faculty and staff in such a manner,” Brown said. “I want to thank the NCAA committee for choosing me as one of the student-athletes in the NEC to be a part of this committee." Brown is coming off a huge year on the

committee," President Ronald K. Machtley

Breann Campise ’20

said. "Robert's role is very important and

The women's cross-country team

I am confident he will represent himself

earned the 2018 Fall Sportsmanship

and Bryant exceptionally well in his newly

Award, according to the Northeast

selected national role."

Conference.

Brown will serve a two-year term on the

The women’s cross-country team had

committee.

a solid fall season finishing ninth in the

gridiron that saw him post 70 tackles, six

NEC and 35th at the NCAA Northeast Regionals. The Bulldog squad had no seniors and was led by captain, Breann Campise ’20 (Tolland, CT). Campise was among the top three Bryant runners in

121 Bulldogs named to NEC Academic Honor Roll Student-athletes scored an exceptional fall 2018 in the classroom as 121 were named to the Northeast Conference Academic Honor Roll including 29 who were named to the NEC's Commissioner's Honor Roll.

every race posting a personal-best 20:12.5 at the Ted Owens Invitational. The Black & Gold also showed off young talent this year as freshmen Julia Ayres ’22 (Collegeville, PA) and Sarah Freeman ’22 (Merrimac, MA)

The NEC Academic Honor Roll recognizes student-athletes who have maintained a cumulative grade point average of 3.20 or above. The Commissioner’s Honor Roll is an accolade awarded to those who have maintained a GPA of 3.75 or above.

were also top runners for the Bulldogs as both were placed on the Northeast Conference All-Rookie Team.

B R YAN T S PR I N G 20 19

COLLEGIAL COMMUNITY

Recent graduates share their experiences with prospective students. From left: Vivian A. Tejada '17, Rebecca E. Varney '18, Shruti Kansara '18, Elizabeth T. Oluokun '18, Jessica Kline '14, and Renee Z. Lawlor '15.

Voting Rights

Students walk down Wall Street, network with Wall Street Council and finance alumni

As midterm elections drew near, students discussed the importance of the Voting Rights Act. The event, “The Right to Vote Is a Human Right: A Student-Led Conversation,” was held days before the Nov. 6 midterm elections. Pictured are panel members Scott Reels ’19, a member of the Narragansett tribe; Quinton Law ’19, President of the Young Democrats at Bryant; Elana Williams-Leonard ’19, a writer for The Archway; and Christopher Groneng ’19.

Robert C. Arnone ’94, Managing Principal, Broker, RCA Management, LLC; and Joseph C. “Joe” Capezza, Jr. ’08, Vice President and Portfolio Manager at US Trust at the Wall Street Council’s annual networking reception Oct. 25.

A full bus of students made the annual trek to New York City on Oct. 25, where they heard from a variety of speakers and networked with alumni, parents, and friends in the finance industry. Popular with students from finance majors and members of the Smart Women in Finance group and the Archway Investment Fund, the Walk Down Wall Street is organized by the Amica Center for Career Education and sponsored by the Finance Association. Students attended a panel discussion hosted at US Trust, and later joined the annual evening Wall Street Council event, where nearly 90 alumni, parents, and friends gathered at the New York Times building for a reception and networking.

C O LLEGIAL CO MMU N ITY

Community Forum Explores Bias and Language Bryant held an important campus Community Forum in March, addressing the subject of “Bias and Language.” The conversation was moderated by Dr. Eddie Moore, Jr., a national-

Students donate time to help those in need

ly recognized authority on this critical topic. Participants included Bryant students, faculty, and staff who shared the goal of making Bryant’s learning environment even stronger and more inclusive.

Bryant students are known, student groups have been busy reaching out to

Bryant believes conversations

help those in need.

like this are important, and expects that this will be the

More than 20 members of Bryant’s

first of several meaningful

new Habitat for Humanity club en-

discussions focused on more

gaged in their first Build Day, helping

fully-aligning the campus ex-

to restore a Burrillville, RI home. They

perience with the University’s

primed, painted, built stairs, installed

core values. President Ronald

siding, and dug post holes alongside

K. Machtley noted, “One of our

other Habitat volunteers, ending the

hopes is that today’s forum

day tired but proud.

will generate further community conversation on this topic as a basis for future efforts, and as a way for us all to better

Demonstrating the character for which

Bryant’s Community Forum on “Bias and Language” was moderated by Eddie Moore, Jr., Ph.D., a nationally recognized authority on the topic.

understand each other and learn how to be more inclusive in a diverse world.”

20 Years of community and creativity

This was the 11th year Bryant has hosted a St. Jude Up ’til Dawn event. Collectively, more than 2,000 Bryant students have participated. With this year’s $50,788 raised, Bryant’s collective total for donations is $439,598 for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Spoon University and ONE Campus hosted an Oxfam Banquet that dramatically illustrated the effects of world hunger by randomly assigning diners to experience the meals of people with vastly different levels of income. This was the event’s first year on campus, and it drew many The Bryant Literary Review, Bryant’s international magazine of poetry and fiction, celebrates its 20th Anniversary this May. Student Poetry Editors Lena Erauda ’20 and Shannon Flaherty ’21, Editor and Fiction Editor, English and Cultural Studies Lecturer Matthew Null, and Student Fiction Editors Danielle Vieth ’19, and Matt Yuen ’19 are all part of the team dedicated to creating this latest showcase of new and exciting creative works.

participants.

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ACC O M P L I S H E D A L U M N I

A recent alumni panel – convened as part of International Education Week – helped students think more globally about internship and career opportunities. From left student moderator Mariola Czerwonka ’19; Mihir Jain ’18; DeJongh “Dee” Wells ’95; Iemanja Dos Santos ’16; and student moderator Miguelina Feris ’20. Not pictured: panelist Jude Addo ’11.

1968

Richmond, RI, was a candidate for Rhode Island’s 39th House District. He is a retired entrepreneur and a former state Department of Transportation employee for 28 years. He currently serves as an appointed member of the Richmond Finance Board and has been a volunteer in a variety of roles with the Rhode Island Center assisting those in need. He is also a six-year veteran of the U.S. Army. This was his first campaign for a state office and he received 45.7% of the votes.

Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. A Chartered Financial Analyst, Boulier received his MBA in Finance from the University of New Haven. He is Chairman of America’s Mutual Banks and the American Savings Foundation. He serves as a Corporator for Griffin Hospital, an Advisory Board Member for Quinnipiac University, and is a board member of the Saint Mary’s Hospital Foundation, Waterbury Regional Chamber; and United Way of Greater Waterbury, including Campaign Chair for 20172018. He was the recipient of the Waterbury Regional Chamber’s 2018 Malcolm Baldrige Community Award.

1977

1982

at Northern Virginia Community College as part of a program funded by the Connecticut Community Foundation. He is Chief Executive Officer of Ion Bank and its parent company Ion Financial, MHC. He joined Ion Bank, which was formerly known as Naugatuck Savings Bank, in 2004 as

the Education & Municipal Law team of Brennan, Recupero, Cascione, Scungio & McAllister, LLP after more than three decades in business administration and finance for Rhode Island schools and municipalities. Most recently, she spent close to 19 years as the business administrator for the Lincoln Public Schools. She twice

WILLIAM DEGNAN, , of

CHARLES J. "CHUCK" BOULIER III, of Wolcott, CT, recently spoke

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LORI A. (ROBERTSON) MILLER, MBA , of Lincoln, RI, has joined

received the statewide School Business Official of the Year award. Admitted to practice law in Rhode Island, she is a magna cum laude graduate of the Roger Williams University School of Law; and she completed her undergraduate degree at Providence College.

1983

JEAN A. (PLOCICA) BUA, MBA, CPA, of Franklin, MA, was

appointed to the Board of Directors of AstroNova, Inc. She has been Chief Financial Officer at NetScout Systems in Westford, MA, since 2011, and is also a board member at CoreSite, based in Denver, CO, where she serves on the audit committee and nominating and governance committee.

1986

ANGELO A. FRATTARELLI, of Kensington, MD, has been promoted to Section Chief of the Civil Trial Section, Southern Region of

the Justice Department’s Tax Division in Maryland. He joined the Tax Division as a Trial Attorney in 1991 and was lead attorney on several of the Division’s cases combating abusive tax shelters. He is a two-time recipient of the Attorney General’s John Marshall Award. He was promoted to Assistant Chief of Southern in 2007. He is an active mentor and frequently works on issues with both Tax Division attorneys and AUSAs throughout the country. He helped develop the Civil Trial Sections’ training curriculum for new attorneys, and served as a faculty instructor at the National Advocacy Center on civil trial advocacy and bankruptcy. Since 2016 Angelo has served as the coordinator of the Division’s efforts to investigate return preparers who have been enjoined from preparing returns for others. He received his J.D. from New England School of Law and an LL.M. in Taxation from New York University.

Share your news about professional and educational accomplishments at bryant.edu/alumni, email alumni@bryant.edu, or call 877.353.5667.

MELISSA ROBINSON-HEALEY, of Southborough, MA, was promoted to Senior Director of Finance within the Office for External Education at Harvard Medical School. She has been at Harvard since 1991. Her background also includes financial roles at The Pillar House, Remanco, Inc., and The Foxboro Company.

IDEA IN ACTION Daniel A. Congiusta ’16 Uses Design Thinking on the Job As a first-year student immersed in Bryant’s Innovation and Design Experience for All (IDEA) program, it wasn’t immediately clear to Daniel “Dan” Congiusta ’16 how design

1987

The three-day boot camp pushed him out of his comfort zone, and challenged his prob-

MONIQUE A. DESORMIER, '99 MST, of Chepachet, RI, was

recently named a finalist for one of two seats on the state Workers’ Compensation Court. Desormier has worked as Agency Counsel at Fidelity National Title Group since May 2017. Prior to that, she was a sole practitioner in Providence for five years, representing corporate clients, and has law experience at the Law Offices of Michael A. Kelly, PC, and the Commonwealth Land Title Insurance Company.

1988

BRIAN W. GILBERT, of Foxboro,

MA, was named Vice President, Retail Business Development at Dunkin’ Brands Group, Inc. earlier this year. He is responsible for growing the company’s global consumer packaged goods business and channel partnerships for both Dunkin’ Donuts and BaskinRobbins, which includes driving strategic partnerships with The Coca-Cola Company, The J.M. Smucker Company, Keurig Green Mountain, JetBlue Airways Corporation, Amtrak and other retailers. He has been with Dunkin’ Brands for 14 years, during which time he and his team have successfully developed and launched several key products and programs, including Dunkin' Donuts K-Cup® Pods, Dunkin’ Donuts ready-to-drink iced coffee beverages and the Dunkin’ Donuts-Amtrak partnership. He has 30 years of experience helping prominent consumer brands grow through retail, including management positions with Ocean Spray Cranberries, Inc., Quaker Oats Company’s Gatorade Division and Pepsi-Cola Company.

double major, Congiusta knew he was an “analytical type” – the guy who wanted to work from all the facts and answers. But IDEA – then in its first year – was a departure from his normal classroom experience.

applications for equity portfolio managers and research analysts, he develops and conducts design-thinking workshops at Fidelity. These workshops help teams and individuals who want to learn how to effectively reach solutions.

“Even though I’m a coach and a peer, I’m still practicing,” he says. “I’m still fine-tuning those skills.”

thinking worked – or how it would benefit his education.

lem-solving skills, he says. It was a great experience, but he adds it was as an IDEA mentor in his junior and senior years that it really began to click for him.

But today, as a Software Engineer at Fidelity Investments, he finds himself consistently using the innovation and design-thinking skills he was exposed to at Bryant. Based in Smithfield, RI, Congiusta has joined with a like-minded team of professionals at FidelityLabs who help cultivate a human-centered approach to innovation throughout that organization.

After an internship and then a part-time job at Fidelity, Congiusta joined the company full-time following graduation. He began to integrate design thinking into his work, using human-centered innovation that focuses on building empathy for customers and users, and encourages experimentation with multiple prototypes and iterations on the way to creating a solution.

A Computer Information Systems and Applied Analytics

Now, in addition to his regular full-time role developing

MARIANNE HOLMES, MBA, of Naples, FL, published her first book, a novel about a duo of ordinary but significantly different people who change each other's lives in "Arriving in Time for Dinner." She is a retired financial advisor who practiced in Rhode Island for more than 30 years. She earned her BA from URI in 1975.

1989

LOUIS J. "LOU" ARCUDI, MBA,

of Ann Arbor, MI, has been named CFO at Millendo Therapeutics, a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing novel therapies for orphan endocrine diseases. Previously, he was CFO and SVP of Operations at Idera Pharmaceuticals; SVP of Finance & Operations at Peptimmune; and Director of International Finance and Commercial Operations at Genzyme. Earlier in his career, he held positions at Cognex Corporation, Millipore Corporation, and General Motors.

“Getting to the ‘why?’ Falling in love with feedback. Creating tight feedback loops. Pace over perfection,” he says, are just some of the ways IDEA thinking permeates his everyday work. Congiusta now volunteers as an alumni mentor, coming back each year to help current students work their way through IDEA. Both at Bryant and Fidelity, he says, he’s still learning to more deeply integrate design thinking. “Even though I’m a coach and a peer, I’m still practicing,” he says. “I’m still fine-tuning those skills.”

AMY M. BRIGGS, of Sandwich, MA, was recently promoted to Assistant Vice President/Branch Manager of the Raynham Center office of Bristol County Savings Bank. She has previously served as Branch Manager, Assistant Branch Manager, Customer Service Representative, Head Teller, Assistant Head Teller, and Teller at the bank. Active in the community, she is Assistant Treasurer for the Raynham Lions Club.

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MELLYNDA S. (HEIGES) HARTEL, of Walnut Creek, CA, has been named the new Fox San Francisco Vice President and General Manager after serving as VP-Sales Director at KTVU-KICU Fox for the past four years. She has spent her career in media, including 11 years as Vice President and General Sales Manager for KSAZKUTP in Phoenix.

1990

ROBERT M. "BOB" KNOWLES , was recently promoted to President of Dedicated Transportation at NFI, a supply-chain provider based in Cherry Hill, NJ. A 17-year NSI veteran who has worked his way up from Project Manager, Knowles will now oversee NFI’s assetbased operations and spearhead the company’s continued growth in the area of dedicated transportation. His career also includes time spent at FedEx and Menlo Worldwide.

1991

ADOZINDA "ADDY" FERREIRA (ALMEIDA) KANE, MBA, CPA, of Lincoln, RI, has been appointed Chief Financial Officer of HopeHealth, a hospice, palliative care, and visiting nurse provider serving Rhode Island and Massachusetts. She began with the organization in 2002 and earned two promotions before accepting her recent senior-level position. Her prior experience includes Prospect Chartercare Health Partners and CVS Corp. In addition to her Bryant degree, she holds an MBA from Providence College.

NICHOLAS "NICK" GEROSTATHOS, CPA, has been named Chief Financial Officer at Hero Digital, a customer experience agency based in San Francisco. Prior to joining Hero Digital, he held several key executive positions with enterprises including PwC, Anheuser-Busch InBev, MasterCard, and Revlon. He also oversaw the financial departments for start-up VC and PE-backed companies, including UpWind Solutions and Genesys.

1994

1995

Brookline, MA, spoke at the 2018 Boston Real Estate Development and Investment Outlook Summit. He is Vice President of Planning and Development at EPOCH Senior Living. He has over 20 years of senior housing industry development experience.

Burrilville, RI, was reelected to a second term on the Town Council. He was a former candidate for the Rhode Island House of Representatives, District 47, in 2010 and 2012. He owns the Alashan Cashmere Company in Burrillville. He is a member of the National Rifle Association, Rhode Island Saltwater Anglers Association, Rhode Island State Rifle & Revolver Association, and Save the Bay.

MICHAEL W. GORDON, MBA, of DONALD A. FOX, MBA, of

MELANIE (MEZZANCELLO) SINGH, of Apopka, FL, has published a book. "Love Snaggs: A Little Dog's Courageous Journey" is described as an inspirational, feel good story that will touch the hearts of dog lovers everywhere. Inspired by Wesley the rescue dog, this story explores the deep bonds between dogs and their humans as told from both the human’s and dog’s perspectives.

1996

DENIS E. MCCARTHY, MSA, of Pleasant Hill, CA, has been promoted as Pareteum Corporation's first President. McCarthy was previously Senior Vice President of Finance and Operations at Mosaic Networx Inc., which delivers cloud-based data and telephony services to enterprises. Prior to that, McCarthy was Chief Financial Officer of AP Telecom, a global sales channel manager for Undersea Cable Installations; and Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operations Officer of Pac-West Telecomm, a provider of VoIP solutions for enterprise and com-

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1999

GEOFFREY T. TOWLE, MBA, of

Glencoe, IL, has been promoted to Vice President, Oncology Marketing of Astellas US, responsible for building Astellas oncology brands with customers in large and specialty market segments. Previously, Towle served as Senior Director, Oncology Marketing. He joined the company in 2011. Prior to Astellas, Towle served in a variety of positions with increasing responsibility at Abbott Laboratories, Inc. (now AbbVie). He holds an MBA from the University of Michigan.

2000

MICHAEL P. MOREL was named

Vice President Cash Management/ Treasury Services Officer at SIS Bank of Buxton, ME. He has close to two decades of experience in the banking industry, including executive positions in retail commercial banking and business development. Prior to joining the SIS Bank team, Morel was the Vice President - Regional Sales Executive for Radius Bank of Boston, Massachusetts, and Director of Business Banking/ Business Relationships at The Cooperative Bank in Boston.

JULIE L. (MUISE) MULLOCK, of Sydney, Australia, has been recognized by the Australian Professional Photography Awards competition and the NSW Australian Institute of Professional Photography Awards for 2018. She is a self-taught photographer specializing in landscape and travel. Previously, she worked in various roles within the financial services industry both in the United States and in Australia, including State Street Corporation in the United States; and Colonial First State, ANZ, and WUBS in Australia.

2001

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DAVID FARNUM was recently

named President and Chief Operating Officer of Advanced Chemical Company in Warwick, RI. He was promoted from Director of Sales. Previously, he held leadership positions at several area companies, including Pease & Curren, Inc. of Warwick; Legrand Data Communications in New London; Wardwell Braiding Machine Co. in Central Falls; and was General Manager at Wardwell Hamana (Shanghai) Machinery Co.

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2002

DARREN M. VIOLETTE, CHFC®, CLU®, RICP®,of Northbridge,

MA, has earned the advanced Chartered Special Needs Consultant designation from the American College of Financial Services. This new designation creates strategies for advisors who are focused on helping special needs individuals and their families. Violette is a Financial Coach and Director of Wealth Management at Profectus Financial Partners, and currently serves on the Board of Elders of his church. He is also Vice President on the Southern New England Board of Bethany Christian Services.

2004

JOHN M. HAM, CFA, MSIM, of Gilford, NH, has joined New England Investment & Retirement Group, Inc. as Associate Advisor. Previously, he was a Manager and a Senior Finance Associate at Bain Capital; and also held positions with Arrowstreet Capital and JPMorgan Hedge Fund Services. He received his Master in Investment Management degree (MSIM) from Boston University.

2005

QUENTIN "Q" PHIPPS, of Middletown, CT, has been elected as a State Representative to the Connecticut General Assembly. He is the Middletown Treasurer, and is also Director of Advocacy & Policy for the Stamford Charter School for Excellence. He is a Justice of the Peace and is also the Development Chair of the Oddfellows Playhouse Youth Theater, the Vice President on the Board of Directors of the

SHELLEY ZALIS Online research pioneer, Founder/ CEO of The Female Quotient and Founder of The Girls’ Lounge

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Middlesex Substance Abuse Action Council, and is on the Board of Directors for the Middlesex United Way.

Information Technologies at Bradford Soap Works; and Director of Database Operations at CSC Paymaster.

2007

2008

Bryant’s Analytics Using SAS® event in November, addressing the subject of Analytical Use Cases in the Insurance Industry. His talk focused on how analytical techniques are currently used to deliver value in the insurance business. He is Assistant Business Intelligence Manager at Amica Insurance, and is also an adjunct faculty member teaching Applied Analytics at Bryant.

named by Hollywood Reporter as one of the Top 25 business managers in LA for 2018. He is the Business Manager with the firm Savitsky, Satin, Bacon & Bucci, where he has been since 2012. Previously, he was a CPA at DiSanto, Priest & Co. in RI.

ERIK F. MILLER M.S., M.B.A, CPCU, of Lincoln, RI, spoke at the

ANTHONY V. SIRAVO III, MBA, MSIS, of Smithfield, RI, was featured in Becker's Hospital Review's "32 Hospital and Health System CISOs to Know." He has been Chief Information Security Officer at Lifespan since 2015. Prior to that he was CISO at Zebra Technologies; Director of

CHRISTOPHER, A. "CHRIS" BUCCI, CPA, of Los Angeles, was

2009

ERICA L. COLLINS, of Bellingham, MA, was recently named Executive Director of the Aesthetic Business Institute. She comes to the role after years of leadership positions in the aesthetic medical industry, most recently with Cynosure.

2012

NICHOLAS R. "NICK" MANCUSO, of Portland, ME, has

been named Chief of Staff for the University of Southern Maine Foundation. Prior to the appoint-

ment, he was Associate Director, Alumni and Faculty Engagement at Bates College, and was a Senior Talent Management and Operations Associate at Boston University. He also holds an MFA from Fairfield University.

2014

KYLE D. ADAMS, JD, of Warwick,

RI, was elected to that city's District 1 School Committee seat. During his campaign, he planned to address maintenance and program neglect, as well as financial decisions within the school system. He is an attorney at Pearson Butler & Carson, PLLC. He received his JD from Drake University Law School.

2017

RICHARD T. HOLLIS, JR., of Walpole, MA, founded Smarter Armour, which is developing a material that can reduce the impact from bullets by 45 percent. The patent-pending material combines ballistic aramid fibers with impact-absorbing proper-

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ties. Hollis, along with Shalin Mehta ’17, received a Jackson W. Goss Prize in Entrepreneurship, presented annually by Bryant to advance the creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurial spirit of undergraduate students. The company is currently a MassChallenge Rhode Island program participant, seeking funding and partnership opportunities to take the product to market.

2018

VICTORIA L. ALBANESE, of

Lincoln, RI, was featured in Providence Business News' "Five Questions" segment. She is a Financial Advisor with Pioneer Financial Group, Inc., and was the 2018 winner of the National Financial Plan Competition presented by the International Association of Registered Financial Consultants, held in Asheville, N.C.

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RYAN HARRIS, of Norwalk, CT, recently contributed an article about Blockchain in supply chain to the Institute of Business Forecasting & Planning. He is currently an Associate Analyst for Xaxis.

PAUL A. ROSELLI, of Mapleville, RI, contributed an opinion piece to Eco RI News advocating for behavior change in energy consumption. He is president of the Burrillville, RI Land Trust, and in addition to his Certificate of Graduate Study in Sustainability Practices, he holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Agriculture and a Master’s in Education from URI. He is currently Executive Producer/Owner at These Three Words, LLC, a business growth consulting company.

2019 ALUMNI ACHIEVEMENT AWARD WINNERS March Dinner Celebrates Alumni, Faculty Engagement and Accomplishment Bryant University and the Office of Alumni and Parent Engagement honored the recipients of the 2019 Alumni Achievement Awards, who exemplify what it means to be “inspired to excel,” at a dinner on Alumni Engagement Day, Friday, March 22. A Distinguished Faculty Award, recognizing a faculty member who has raised the level of discourse and engagement with students, also was bestowed.

2019 ALUMNI ACHIEVEMENT AWARD HONOREES Young Alumnus Leadership Award Charles “Charlie” Granatell ’08 was a member of the first undergraduate class to pursue a sociology major. As starting quarterback for the Bulldog football team, Granatell led his team to 27 victories and two NCAA playoff appearances. His expansive worldview, foundational business skills, and tested leadership experience, prepared Granatell to serve as Head of Global Sales at Grant Industries in New Jersey. Nelson J. Gulski Service Award Carole LaRochelle ’89 has never missed a class reunion, attends the Women’s Summit and other signature campus events and serves as an enthusiastic member of the Alumni Career Service Network, the Alumni Admission Connection, and her class Steering Committee. LaRochelle is the accountant for multiple businesses operated by Stephen T. Sinatra, M.D., a cardiologist specializing in integrative medicine. Distinguished Faculty Award Professor of Management Christopher J. Roethlein, Ph.D., is known as someone who truly cares about students. Since 2010, he has worked with more than 300 students on nearly 70 supply

chain consulting practicum projects with annual projected savings/earnings that delight partner companies. He contributes as a volunteer for countless Bryant events, activities, and committees. Distinguished Alumna Award, Undergraduate Beth (LeMay) Costello ’89 has been a manager and partner at two of the nation’s premier public accounting firms. Now the executive vice president and chief financial officer of The Hartford, she has served in a wide range of positions there since 2004. In her current role, she is responsible for finance, treasury, capital, accounting and investor relations. Distinguished Alumnus Award, Undergraduate Daniel Rioux ’90 says Bryant prepared him to adapt and be ready for any business sector. His employer, Liberty Mutual, tapped him for a small, entrepreneurial venture into the energy industry. Rioux is now the co-founder and managing partner of Old Ironsides Energy, LLC, a private equity firm in Boston that offers a multi-billion-dollar platform for investing in energy and drilling joint ventures. Distinguished Alumnus Award, Graduate School Mario Hernández ’97 MBA says Bryant provided a welcoming and rigorous Computer Information

Systems concentration program ideally suited to his interests and needs. In 2014, Hernández drew on the undergraduate degree in systems engineering earned at ITESM in Mexico, his Bryant experience, and subsequent studies at Harvard Business School to found IMPESA, a company that is revolutionizing the electronic payments industry. Champion for Philanthropy Award A special Champion for Philanthropy award was present in January to a University benefactor, Victor W. Primavera, Jr. ’49, P’81. A first-generation American and the first in his family to attend college, his Bryant education informed the way he managed the business his father founded. Danecraft – a sterling silver jewelry design and manufacturing company in Providence, RI – has continued to thrive for more than seven decades. Upon his retirement, his children, Gail Primavera Gesmondi and Victor Primavera III ’81, co-managed Danecraft. Today, Victor III is the company’s CEO; Bryant alumnus Robert Soltys ’81 is President. The senior Primavera’s bond to Bryant has remained strong, demonstrated by his record of continuous giving since the 1960s, including the establishment of the Primavera Endowed Scholarship Fund in 1988.

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IN MEMORIAM RHODA (LEVINE) BURWICK ’41 October 19, 2018

ROBERT T. MANCINI ’58 September 20, 2018

WESLEY P. MOREY, SR. ’74 September 10, 2018

DOROTHY (KUBIK) GIRARD ’45 September 4, 2018

CHAROLETTE (LEWIS) AMODEO ’59 October 20, 2018

KEVIN M. MILLEA ’74 November 3, 2018

MILDRED (GUTBRODT) MARSHALL ’45 November 2, 2018

ROBERT F. PAYNE ’61 July 3, 2018

STEPHEN A. WIENER ’75 MBA July 24, 2018

SEYMOUR GOROBZOV ’49 September 30, 2018

TERRY W. MULFORD ’64 October 2, 2018

KURT SUHR ’76 October 16, 2018

SANDRA (BLAIR) GRADY ’49 November 11, 2018

PHYLLIS (BELMORE) MILLS ’65 October 4, 2018

ANN (LOWDEN) BRANDT ’78, P ’82, P ’87 October 6, 2018

ROBERT E. TUCKER ’49, P’76 October 13, 2018

STEPHEN I. GOODMAN ’66 July 27, 2018

RAYMOND W. FOGARTY ’79, P ’14, P’17 MBA September 27, 2018

GUERINO "GUIDO" PICCIRILLI ’50 August 15, 2018

HEIDI (SHEFFIELD) TARBOX ’66 July 26, 2018

JOSEPH E. SIMIELE ’50 October 21, 2018

GAIL (SANTELL) SALISBURY ’67 November 3, 2018

JOHN C. KEEFE, JR. ’79 MBA June 22, 2018 LISA (GARRITY) RODDEN ’80 October 24, 2018

FERDINAND “FRED” VALENTI ’50 October 25, 2018

SANDRA (FANFRLIK) DOERRER ’69 October 5, 2018

AVEDIS APKARIAN ’52 October 14, 2018

ROBERT E. BRADLEY, SR. ’72 March 29, 2018

ROBERT F. REYNOLDS ’56 July 18, 2018

ALBERT R. CORRADO, JR. ’73 January 29, 2015

CATHERINE (FRANCO) CINGARI ’57, P ’78 October 6, 2018

JOANNE M. DI BELLO ’73 July 21, 2018

NEIL H. CLARK ’57 October 31, 2018

LOIS (HALL) CROMBIE ’74 September 17, 2018

GENE R. NOURY ’83 MBA November 9, 2018 DINA (CAMPOPIANO) TAYLOR ’86 June 10, 2018 TY J. GLASGOW ’87 MBA October 24, 2018 STEPHEN W. TRAMONTOZZI ’88 October 13, 2018 AMY (BURBINE ) QUATTRUCCI ’98 September 24, 2018 MARK A. RITCHEY ’15 October 7, 2018

Co-founder of Bryant’s Science Department and one of the most successful golf coaches in the country, Arthur “Archie” Boulet, passed away on Dec. 15, 2018. He was 85. He was the husband of Professor of Mathematics Kristin Kennedy, Ph.D. The long-time head men’s golf coach, Boulet founded the Bryant program in 1964 and served as the head coach for 47 years. He built Bryant into a powerhouse program from the time when Bryant was located on the East Side of Providence through the move to the Smithfield campus. Under Boulet’s leadership, Bryant dominated the sport of golf during its Division II years and after the move to Division I. He retired from coaching at Bryant in the spring of 2011.

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Boulet instilled loyalty and dedication in his players and students and developed relationships that endured beyond graduation. Boulet coached 23 All-Americans and seven New England Golf Players of the Year while guiding Bryant to 20 Northeast-10 Conference titles, 11 New England Championships and 10 NCAA top-20 finishes. Bryant qualified for 20 NCAA Championships including a string of 14-straight appearances from 1995-2008. An exceptional athlete growing up, Boulet graduated from Woonsocket High School and continued his athletic career at the University of Rhode Island where he was a three-sport athlete for the Rams. He earned two letters in varsity football, while also earning Yankee Conference all-star honors as a member of the freshmen baseball team, and serving as team captain and earning three varsity letters in men’s golf.

In addition to coaching golf at Bryant, Boulet was a professor for 38 years and served as the Chair of the Science Department for 19 years. Boulet holds the distinction of having been selected for inclusion in eight separate Halls of Fame, including the Bryant University Athletics Hall of Fame, University of Rhode Island Athletics Hall of Fame, and most recently, the National Golf Coaches Association of America. He was named the Words Unlimited Coach of the Year by the Rhode Island Sportswriters and Broadcasters organization in 1990. The Archie Boulet Scholarship, an endowed scholarship for a male golfer at Bryant University, was established in his honor in 2012.

Ralph R. Papitto ’47, ’87H, a success-

from the Papitto Foundation in support

American Flexible Conduit Company

ful entrepreneur who founded and ran

of Expanding the World of Opportunity: The

in New Bedford in 1967, renaming the

successful public companies, passed

Campaign for Bryant’s Bold Future.

company AFC Cable System.

He was 92.

Born in Providence, Papitto was the son of

Committed to education, Papitto served

Italian immigrants, the late Giovanni and

as a member and chair of the Board of

With his beloved wife of 36 years,

Maria Papitto. Educated in the Providence

Roger Williams University. During his

Barbara (Auger) Papitto ’83, ’85 MBA,

Public Schools, Papitto graduated magna

tenure, the small liberal arts college

’97H, he maintained an ongoing ded-

cum laude from Bryant College in 1947,

transformed into a university with

ication to promoting the public good

which honored him with the Distinguished

the creation of a School of Architec-

as well as a deep connection to Bryant.

Alumnus Award in 1982 and an Honorary

ture, Art and Historic Preservation,

The couple made a $2 million gift

Degree in 1987. He also received Honorary

a School of Engineering, Computing,

Degrees from Roger Williams University,

and Construction Management, the

New England Institute of Technology, and

Gabelli School of Business, and Rhode

Suffolk Law School.

Island’s only School of Law. In 2007,

away peacefully on January 18, 2019.

At 29, Papitto founded Glass-Tite Industries, a maker of glass-to-metal hermetic seals for the emerging semi-conductor industry. By 1959, the company employed more than 300 people. In 1967, he founded Nortek, Inc., a manufacturer and seller of diversified home products. Listed on the New York Stock Exchange, Nortek employed 14,000 people in 34 states. After

he founded Read to Succeed, a program to help inner city children improve their reading skills, combat summer reading loss, and earn college scholarships. In recognition of his service to the state, Papitto was inducted to the Rhode Island Heritage Hall of Fame in 2016, the highest civic honor for Rhode Island residents.

retiring from Nortek, he acquired the

Harry M. Robinson, Jr., who joined the Bryant faculty in 1966 and retired as a Professor Emeritus in the Science Department in 2011, died peacefully on June 16, 2018, at home. He was 88. Professors Robinson and Arthur “Archie” Boulet started the science program at Bryant when the institution was still located in Providence, having obtained grants to build and equip laboratories and hire additional faculty to teach lectures and labs. They also developed programs for training police in forensic science that continued for about 10 years. Professor Robinson’s technical training included medical school studies, cancer research as part of his doctoral program at the University of Rhode

Island, coursework on topics as diverse as radio-astronomy for the National Radio Astronomy Observatory at Green Bank, WV, reproductive biology, along with seminars on topics in biology, physics, earth science, and astronomy. A Renaissance man, Robinson never stopped learning, was an avid reader, watched hundreds of documentary films, which he recorded and shared with his students, and wrote new lectures for every class he taught. He believed faculty should know the very latest information about whatever topic they were going to present, because students deserved the very best effort. He developed several new courses for the Bryant science curriculum, many of which are still present and continuously updated in the Robinson tradition. In addition to his love of knowledge, which he shared generously, Professor Robinson was known for his sense of humor. After

retiring from full time teaching at Bryant, he continued to teach part time in the Science and Technology Department for many years. Born in Fall River, MA, a son of the late Harry M. Robinson, Sr. and Julia V. (Burns) Robinson, he was a graduate of La Salle Academy, Class of 1947; Saint Anselm College, Class of 1951; and Fordham University, Class of 1956. He served in the U.S. Navy Reserves. From 1984 to 1986, he represented the 9th ward on the Warwick City Council. An avid reader, sailor and competitive tennis player, he coached several youth sports leagues. He was the husband of Marlene T. (Mullin) Robinson, the father of two daughters, Julie Ann Hayes and Mary Mullin Murphy, and grandfather of Elizabeth “Lizzie” Hayes.

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