D E E P, L I F E - LO N G C O N N E C T I O N S
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If you ask me what I love about being a Bryant alumnus, the list would be long. Certainly near the top is working with
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several times a year, and it’s always a thrill to soak in the energy of
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our vibrant college campus. Much is familiar from my time back in the 80s, but it’s also
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inspiring to see how
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much changes and grows each time I return. So
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2018
Ethical Issues Facing Leaders Today with Rita Williams-Bogar ’76
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2018
The Art AND Science of Negotiations with Beth Carter ’85
what keeps me coming back? I’m glad you asked! I get asked to speak to students in the classroom
T R AV E L T O G E T H E R : See the World with Bryant Alumni
and at events. I have judged student start-up and design-thinking
Jay Weinberg ’85
competitions, and provided career advice. What’s in it for me? It feels great! Students are so appreciative of our time and really want to learn from our experience. It is so rewarding to know that by just sharing a little of my own time, I can have a meaningful impact. How about you? I know you could make a big impact. As President of the National Alumni Council, I formally invite you to serve as a mentor, a speaker, a judge, or in many other roles. There are opportunities on campus, virtually through our online mentoring platform, or at your place of work. Just contact the Office of Alumni and Parent Engagement to get started.
As we go to press, our group from Israel (pictured above) has just returned, and another 24 alumni and friends are touring Amsterdam and the Baltic Sea countries including St. Petersburg. Help us plan our 2019 itineraries by taking our survey, and watch for an email with the results.
– Jay Weinberg ’85 President, The Jay Group
Share your time and expertise with a new generation of Bryant students. Please contact Alumni and Parent Engagement at (401) 232-6040 or email alumni@bryant.edu.
TAKE OUR SURVEY Trips are being planned now for 2019. Visit
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Thank all of you for this life-changing experience. I still feel like I was in a dream. I hope I can remember half of what I learned. You all hit the moon on this one! KRISTIN KENNEDY, PROFESSOR OF MATHEMATICS AND ISRAEL TRIP PARTICIPANT
C A M P U S V I S I TS M A D E P E R S O N A L
Multiple Generations Celebrate 2018 Commencement Together
From left: Diane Garvey; Dan Garvey; Sam Nisbet ’19; Zita Hoadley; Brie Nisbet Hoadley ’18; Bill Hoadley ’18; Lisa Hoadley P’18; Clay Hoadley; Lexi Hoadley; Bill Hoadley ’84, P’18; Austin Hoadley; Tyler Hoadley; Jake Hoadley. Brie and Bill (in uniform) were married in May. From left: Karen Zarozny McGrath ’75; Richard McGrath ’75; Sheryl Zarozny ’86, P’16, P’18, P’22; Alicia Zarozny ’18; Bruce Zarozny ’86, P’16, P’18, P’22; Alexa Zarozny ’22; Wayne Zarozny ’79, P’13; Kneeling: Adam Zarozny ’16; Brittany Zarozny ’13
Be sure to contact the Office of Alumni Engagement if you plan to visit. Whether living near or far, alumni are encouraged to come to campus and tell us about their Bryant experiences. Email alumni@bryant.edu with your expected visit date.
Engage ISSN 1099-1913 is published four times a year in January, April, July, and October for the alumni of Bryant University. Publication offices are located in the Office of Alumni Engagement, Bryant University, 1150 Douglas Pike, Smithfield, Rhode Island 02917-1284. Periodicals Postage Paid at Providence, Rhode Island. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: Engage, Bryant University Alumni Office, 1150 Douglas Pike, Smithfield, Rhode Island 02917-1284.
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