FALL 2015, VOLUME 22, NUMBER 3
PUBLISHER
PROJECT COORDINATOR
Bryant University Office of University Advancement David C. Wegrzyn ’86, Vice President for University Advancement
Leslie Bucci ’77
PUBLISHING DIRECTOR
DESIGN/PRODUCTION
Elizabeth O’Neil
Gilbert Design Associates, Inc. Jennifer Zevon
CONTRIBUTING WRITERS
Richard Bader Maria Caliri Dave Cranshaw ’08 MBA Austen Farrell Nancy Kirsch Alex Lippa Janet Proulx P’05 Tina Senecal ’95, ’08 MBA Stasia Walmsley
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
Claudette Piette Jean Plunkett
PHOTOGRAPHY
Victoria Arocho Peter Goldberg Scott Kingsley Stew Milne Pam Murray Patrick O’Connor David Silverman Dan Vaillancourt
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GENEROUS DONORS EXPAND THE WORLD OF OPPORTUNITY FOR STUDENTS
Nearly 6,000 members of the Bryant community invested in the transformative education of our students by contributing more than $6.8 million in annual and capital gifts in the 2014-2015 academic year.
PROOFREADING
EDITOR
Karen Maguire P’18
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SCHOLARS AND SCHOLARSHIPS
The scholarly work of Bryant faculty contributes to knowledge in their discipline and enriches the academic experience of their students. Thanks to generous benefactors, scholarships make a Bryant education available to high achieving students with financial need.
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SPOTLIGHT ON: FACULTY
The work and expertise of Bryant’s accomplished faculty is showcased in prestigious conferences, highlighted in media interviews, and recognized with awards.
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SPOTLIGHT ON: CAMPUS
The busy fall semester featured a variety of guest speakers, a performance by acclaimed musicians, an ethics event, and international conferences.
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CLASS NOTES
Rita Colburn Donna Harris David Cranshaw ’08 MBA SEND COMMENTS TO
Bryant Magazine Bryant University Box 2 1150 Douglas Pike Smithfield, RI 02917-1284 401-232-6120 BryantMagazine@bryant.edu
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BUILDING ON TEACHING EXCELLENCE
At the core of Bryant’s future is a worldclass community of scholars who champion innovative and best-practice teaching.
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SPOTLIGHT ON: ATHLETICS
Bryant athletes prepare for Division I competition in the new state-of-the-art strength and conditioning center made possible through the generous support of an anonymous donor.
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SPOTLIGHT ON: STUDENTS
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BRYANT: A LEADER IN INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION
Philanthropic support helps the University purposefully incorporate global thinking throughout the Bryant experience and creates multiple opportunities for students to be engaged internationally. Bryant is emerging as a bold leader in international education.
Bryant students shine through real-world learning and academic competitions that enhance their educational experience.
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SPOTLIGHT ON: ALUMNI
Bryant’s Wall Street Council presents former President and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas Richard Fisher ’14H at a sold-out event in New York City.
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CLASS NOTES
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Bryant’s College of Business is accredited by AACSB International—The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business, which recognizes those institutions that meet its rigorous standards of excellence.
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Bryant (USPS 462-970) (ISSN 1935-7036) is published four times a year in winter, spring, summer, and fall for the Bryant University community. Publication offices are located in the Office of University Advancement, Bryant University, 1150 Douglas Pike, Smithfield, RI 02917-1284. Periodicals postage paid at Providence, RI, and additional mailing offices. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Bryant Magazine, Bryant University, 1150 Douglas Pike, Smithfield, RI, 02917-1284.
A central goal of Bryant’s $75 million campaign—Expanding the World of Opportunity: The Campaign for Bryant’s Bold Future—is to create transformative campus facilities to support a dynamic, 360-degree learning environment.
CREATING A CAMPUS FOR SUCCESS: FACILITIES TO INSPIRE EXCELLENCE
IN MEMORIAM
CORRECTION:
Paula (Pascone) Iacono ’69, who was recently named executive director of the CharterCARE Foundation, was director of Alumni Relations at Bryant for 13 years. A class note in the summer issue of Bryant magazine incorrectly reported that she held that post at another institution.