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Wednesday, April 7

Congratulatory Dinner for Admitted Transfer Students

Tuesday, April 13

Wednesday, May 5

Admitted Student Open House

Summer Orientation

Saturday, April 10

June 21-22, June 24-25

Junior Welcome Days

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Moonlighting at Bryant

For Bryant senior, life is good

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ccording to Brendan Sysun ’10, deciding to go to Bryant was one of the best decisions of his life.

He met great people, got to travel the world, and has an unbelievable job waiting for him in June after he graduates.

“Life is good,” he says.

The Leominster, MA, student took advantage of opportunities in and out of the classroom. He also utilized the Amica Center for Career Education during all four years at Bryant. As a freshman, he researched how to write a resume and a cover letter. Through the alumni career link, he developed relationships and received terrific insight from Bryant grads in the workforce. He secured internships in three different industries – two through the Amica Center, the other with the help of a professor.

Sysun’s efforts paid off in a big way. In November, he was offered a position by EMC Corporation and will join the EMC Marketing Leadership Development Program, an 18-month rotational program, at their world

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Orientation is a great time to meet fellow students – and make friends.

A resource for all students Beyond helping students secure jobs in corporate America, the Amica Center offers many resources for students majoring in the arts and sciences. Kelly Kochis, assistant director of the Amica Center, says liberal arts students have the interpersonal, communication, problem-

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Graduate school or law school Michael Mullane ’10 (North Kingstown, RI), a management concentrator and legal studies minor, will attend Roger Williams University School of Law in the

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t Bryant University, 12 miles outside Providence, Rhode Island, “seeing is believing….” according to Barron’s “Best Buys in College Education.“ A campus visit is the best way to make an informed decision about college.

Prospective students who visit Bryant’s campus usually apply – evidence that our friendly atmosphere, beautiful campus, and high-quality academics are best experienced in person.

• Take a Student Guided Tour (Monday-Friday and most Saturdays).

• Schedule an interview with an admission counselor or a student fellow.

• Fly-in and you may qualify for a reimbursement.

Can’t make it to campus? Take a Virtual Tour at admission.bryant.edu.

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oday’s college graduates will change careers three to five times in their lifetimes. Some career counselors estimate that figure could be much higher. So, how should soon-to-be graduates approach their first jobs?

“You should not take a job simply to have a job,” advises Judith Clare, director of Bryant’s award-winning Amica Center for Career Education. “Look for a position in which you’ll gain valuable skills and plan to stay at that job one to three years. If you stop learning and if there is nowhere for you to move up, you should then begin looking elsewhere.”

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What employers really want According to the National Association of Colleges and Employers, as well as the Amica Center, employers are looking for a specific major, a strong GPA, and internship experience, as well as an extensive list of skills, qualities, and attributes.

Applicants may have many of these skills but often need help identifying how they gained the skills and how they use them.

Amica Center staff can help students determine what they have to offer an CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 Bryant’s 2010 Career Fair featured employer representatives from a wide variety of organizations and industries.

• Attend an Info Session presented by a member of the admission staff (Monday-Friday and most Saturdays).

• Spend a Day With Class.

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Brendan Sysun ’10 received a job offer in November from EMC Corporation.

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employer and how to market themselves in the best possible way.

Amica Center Manager of Corporate Recruiting Kathy Clarkin advises students to be flexible, persistent, and open to realigning their career expectations.

fall. At Bryant, he participated in organizations such as Mock Trial and the Legal Studies Society, which helped him develop contacts, network with professionals in the field, and understand the various careers in law. Says Mullane, “I like to think that I have been preparing for law school since my first day at Bryant.”

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many walks of life, and, as a senior, is still making new friends.

“At Bryant, everything is covered,” he says. “Faculty are the best in the business.

My professors have always been easily accessible and have really made my Bryant experience one that will not soon be forgotten,” he says.

“Some schools may have more flashy names, but Bryant is the whole package and offers big school resources in a small school setting. The opportunities here are endless.”

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solving, decision-making, and analytical skills that hiring managers are looking for.

“Employers love liberal arts students,” says Kochis, who has more than 10 years of experience counseling students majoring in the liberal arts. She encourages them to pursue careers that they are interested in and passionate about rather than simply focusing on an industry they think will have open positions. “There are job opportunities out there for all students,” she says.

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headquarters in Hopkinton, MA. “I was ecstatic not only to get a job but also to get one with an amazing company that I have such a high regard for,” he says. “My family knew all the hard work I put in to get to this point – and could not have been more thrilled with all that I have done with my Bryant education.”

By working closely with the Amica Center staff, Sysun felt confident going into each interview. “I cannot stress enough how important it is to utilize the Amica Center staff and resources,” he says, “not just during the job-hunting craze but during all four years at Bryant.”

The marketing major and communication minor also studied abroad at the University of Sydney, Australia, and spent two weeks in Panama, Ecuador, and the Galapagos Islands through the Sophomore International Experience.

He’s met people and made friends from

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FAMILIES

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AFTER BRYANT Former football standout recruits for aerospace industry

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BEHIND THE BIO Tap into the creative side of your brain

AFTER BRYANT I Alumni Profile

BEHIND THE BIO I Faculty Profile

Tom Chandler

The sky’s the limit for former football standout

Associate Professor of Creative Writing

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rofessor Chandler believes that all students should have the opportunity to express their creative side, regardless of career paths. He is a winner of Bryant’s “Excellence in Teaching Award,” and his classes are so popular that there is a wait list every semester. He has been a professional musician, a member of a sketch comedy group, and worked on the docks unloading commercial deep sea trawlers. He entered the University of New Hampshire at 30, graduated Magna Cum Laude and Phi Beta Kappa, and received a full graduate fellowship from Brown. Professor Chandler is Rhode Island’s Poet Laureate Emeritus and the author of five books, and his work has appeared in many journals. He is also the founder and editor of the Bryant Literary Review (http://web.bryant.edu/~blr).

We asked Professor Chandler to complete a number of sentences for us. We’re pretty sure you won’t find any of this information in his “curriculum vitae.”

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addi Williams ’06 knows how important first impressions can be. As an aerospace technical recruiter for Wyle (a leading provider of specialized engineering, scientific, and technical services to the Department of Defense, NASA, and commercial customers), he meets with college students from all over. Many of them, he says, don’t know how to conduct themselves in a professional setting.

Others talk about feeling a bit lost while in college. “Seeing them, I’m gratified that Bryant’s program is designed so there’s not a lot of room to lollygag,” he says.

“There’s a learning curve as students eventually reach a comfort level,” he says. “I didn’t realize until after I graduated how carefully Bryant designs its curriculum and programs.” By then, Williams knew how to make a good impression and give a professional presentation. He also understood the value of a strong work ethic. “Even now my colleagues cannot believe I am only 25,” says the marketing

When I was in high school, I wanted to be back in my bed, dreaming of a world with no algebra.

In my spare time, I travel, kayak, bike, make visual art, play guitar, read, read, read and write, write, write.

The last CDs I bought were Django Reinhardt: “Djangology” and Roseanne Cash: “The List.”

major and communication minor.

It’s not just academic excellence that contributes to the quality of the college experience, he notes. “It’s the student life, too – the amount of freedom, the range of options and programs to become a part of – or

“I didn’t realize until after I graduated how carefully Bryant designs its curriculum and programs.”

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even create. All that is Bryant, pushing you as an individual to your purpose, whatever that may be.”

As an undergraduate, Williams distinguished himself on the football field as co-captain of the Bryant Bulldogs varsity team. He co-founded the Student Advocacy Committee, served as a student mentor and peer

mediator, and was president of the Bryant Christian Fellowship.

One memory that stands out, he says, is talking to his roommate about putting together a program featuring students of all perspectives talking about faith. He mentioned the conversation to an Intercultural Center counselor. “She said: ‘Do it.’ And before I’d finished the conceptual conversation, she had booked an auditorium

and set a date for an actual play,” he says. “It forced us to put our words into action. From concept to production, we had six weeks. We put together a cast and crew of more than 30 people and performed ‘Spoken Faith’ as a fundraiser for the Make-A-Wish Foundation.

“Dreams can happen,” says Williams. “That’s the kind of environment Bryant is.”

My students would say that I’m not boring. Not ever.

If I wasn’t teaching, I would be a lighthouse keeper, an alchemist, a stranger on a bus.

I was attracted to Bryant because it’s positive and friendly, state of the art, and always consciously evolving academically.

I think the students here are terrific! – bright, open-minded, thirsty to learn. ➤

Sophomore International Experience

Faces in the Bryant crowd

As part of the Sophomore International Experience (SIE), 128 students traveled abroad during winter break to immerse themselves in different cultures and learn how businesses operate globally. Students who traveled to Costa Rica and Panama focused on international business and sustainable economic development. Those who visited China studied Chinese culture and business in the larger context of globalization and the rise of that country. Students who chose Germany and Greece explored the communication and culture of those two vastly different countries. Bryant faculty, staff, and administrators led the trips.

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BRYANT BY THE NUMBERS I Amica Center for Career Education (2008-2009)

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1,628

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730 STUDENTS ATTENDED THE CAREER FAIR

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324 PARTICIPATED IN ACADEMIC INTERNSHIP PLACEMENTS

Kurt Spear ’10 History and Finance Greene, NY

Mariah Springs ’13 Politics and Law Harlem, NY

Taryn Smith ’12 Sociology and Service Learning Voorheesville, NY

Rich Hurley ’04 Assistant Director Center for Student Involvement

Last spring, Spear, a four-year member of Bryant’s football team, was excused from part of spring practice by his coach to attend the annual meeting of the National Social Science Association in Las Vegas.

He and classmate Jillian Emma ’09 presented their research findings, “Yours for Victory: The Wartime Story of Howard Peach,” and had the opportunity to speak with respected professors from across the country. The presentation was part of a project undertaken with Professor of History Judy Barrett Litoff, a world-class historian, and several classmates, and it is one of Spear’s most memorable experiences.

After graduation, Spears plans to apply to Bryant’s MBA program.

Springs knew she wanted to major in politics and law and chose Bryant because of its reputation and small, close-knit campus environment. Her interest in political science has been fueled by one of her favorite teachers, Assistant Professor of Political Science Rich Holtzman, who, she says, makes learning interesting and fun by starting every class with a few jokes.

Springs is a member of the MSU, the Alliance for Women’s Awareness, and a new Bryant dance squad, and those are just a few of the ways she gets involved on campus.

After graduation, she aspires to go on to law school or become a political science teacher.

During a Sophomore International Experience trip to China in January, Smith spent a day with classmates volunteering at a school in Beijing. She will never forget the smiles and pure joy of the children, she says.

During Spring Break in March, she and fellow students took part in an international service trip and traveled to a small fishing village in the Dominican Republic to offer computer lessons to the local people and talk with women about micro-enterprise opportunities.

“As a sociology and service learning major, I feel it is important for us to be active in the community and aware of the people around us,” she says.

It wasn’t long ago that Hurley walked the campus as a student. Today, as assistant director of the Center for Student Involvement, this award-winning alumnus is passionate about making a difference in Bryant students’ lives. He believes a solid education in the classroom and co-curricular activities create wellrounded students.

Hurley helped create the Leadership Development Program for emerging, developing, and established student leaders, and he also oversees Bryant’s Community Service Office.

“I am truly lucky because every day I get to watch students go through the process of becoming confident, devoted, and passionate young men and women,” he says.

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AFTER BRYANT I Alumni Profile

BEHIND THE BIO I Faculty Profile

Tom Chandler

The sky’s the limit for former football standout

Associate Professor of Creative Writing

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rofessor Chandler believes that all students should have the opportunity to express their creative side, regardless of career paths. He is a winner of Bryant’s “Excellence in Teaching Award,” and his classes are so popular that there is a wait list every semester. He has been a professional musician, a member of a sketch comedy group, and worked on the docks unloading commercial deep sea trawlers. He entered the University of New Hampshire at 30, graduated Magna Cum Laude and Phi Beta Kappa, and received a full graduate fellowship from Brown. Professor Chandler is Rhode Island’s Poet Laureate Emeritus and the author of five books, and his work has appeared in many journals. He is also the founder and editor of the Bryant Literary Review (http://web.bryant.edu/~blr).

We asked Professor Chandler to complete a number of sentences for us. We’re pretty sure you won’t find any of this information in his “curriculum vitae.”

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addi Williams ’06 knows how important first impressions can be. As an aerospace technical recruiter for Wyle (a leading provider of specialized engineering, scientific, and technical services to the Department of Defense, NASA, and commercial customers), he meets with college students from all over. Many of them, he says, don’t know how to conduct themselves in a professional setting.

Others talk about feeling a bit lost while in college. “Seeing them, I’m gratified that Bryant’s program is designed so there’s not a lot of room to lollygag,” he says.

“There’s a learning curve as students eventually reach a comfort level,” he says. “I didn’t realize until after I graduated how carefully Bryant designs its curriculum and programs.” By then, Williams knew how to make a good impression and give a professional presentation. He also understood the value of a strong work ethic. “Even now my colleagues cannot believe I am only 25,” says the marketing

When I was in high school, I wanted to be back in my bed, dreaming of a world with no algebra.

In my spare time, I travel, kayak, bike, make visual art, play guitar, read, read, read and write, write, write.

The last CDs I bought were Django Reinhardt: “Djangology” and Roseanne Cash: “The List.”

major and communication minor.

It’s not just academic excellence that contributes to the quality of the college experience, he notes. “It’s the student life, too – the amount of freedom, the range of options and programs to become a part of – or

“I didn’t realize until after I graduated how carefully Bryant designs its curriculum and programs.”

Saddi Williams ’06

SADDI WILLIAMS ’06

even create. All that is Bryant, pushing you as an individual to your purpose, whatever that may be.”

As an undergraduate, Williams distinguished himself on the football field as co-captain of the Bryant Bulldogs varsity team. He co-founded the Student Advocacy Committee, served as a student mentor and peer

mediator, and was president of the Bryant Christian Fellowship.

One memory that stands out, he says, is talking to his roommate about putting together a program featuring students of all perspectives talking about faith. He mentioned the conversation to an Intercultural Center counselor. “She said: ‘Do it.’ And before I’d finished the conceptual conversation, she had booked an auditorium

and set a date for an actual play,” he says. “It forced us to put our words into action. From concept to production, we had six weeks. We put together a cast and crew of more than 30 people and performed ‘Spoken Faith’ as a fundraiser for the Make-A-Wish Foundation.

“Dreams can happen,” says Williams. “That’s the kind of environment Bryant is.”

My students would say that I’m not boring. Not ever.

If I wasn’t teaching, I would be a lighthouse keeper, an alchemist, a stranger on a bus.

I was attracted to Bryant because it’s positive and friendly, state of the art, and always consciously evolving academically.

I think the students here are terrific! – bright, open-minded, thirsty to learn. ➤

Sophomore International Experience

Faces in the Bryant crowd

As part of the Sophomore International Experience (SIE), 128 students traveled abroad during winter break to immerse themselves in different cultures and learn how businesses operate globally. Students who traveled to Costa Rica and Panama focused on international business and sustainable economic development. Those who visited China studied Chinese culture and business in the larger context of globalization and the rise of that country. Students who chose Germany and Greece explored the communication and culture of those two vastly different countries. Bryant faculty, staff, and administrators led the trips.

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BRYANT BY THE NUMBERS I Amica Center for Career Education (2008-2009)

1,676

1,628

COVER LETTERS AND RESUMES WERE CRITIQUED

SCHEDULED COUNSELING APPOINTMENTS

730 STUDENTS ATTENDED THE CAREER FAIR

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324 PARTICIPATED IN ACADEMIC INTERNSHIP PLACEMENTS

Kurt Spear ’10 History and Finance Greene, NY

Mariah Springs ’13 Politics and Law Harlem, NY

Taryn Smith ’12 Sociology and Service Learning Voorheesville, NY

Rich Hurley ’04 Assistant Director Center for Student Involvement

Last spring, Spear, a four-year member of Bryant’s football team, was excused from part of spring practice by his coach to attend the annual meeting of the National Social Science Association in Las Vegas.

He and classmate Jillian Emma ’09 presented their research findings, “Yours for Victory: The Wartime Story of Howard Peach,” and had the opportunity to speak with respected professors from across the country. The presentation was part of a project undertaken with Professor of History Judy Barrett Litoff, a world-class historian, and several classmates, and it is one of Spear’s most memorable experiences.

After graduation, Spears plans to apply to Bryant’s MBA program.

Springs knew she wanted to major in politics and law and chose Bryant because of its reputation and small, close-knit campus environment. Her interest in political science has been fueled by one of her favorite teachers, Assistant Professor of Political Science Rich Holtzman, who, she says, makes learning interesting and fun by starting every class with a few jokes.

Springs is a member of the MSU, the Alliance for Women’s Awareness, and a new Bryant dance squad, and those are just a few of the ways she gets involved on campus.

After graduation, she aspires to go on to law school or become a political science teacher.

During a Sophomore International Experience trip to China in January, Smith spent a day with classmates volunteering at a school in Beijing. She will never forget the smiles and pure joy of the children, she says.

During Spring Break in March, she and fellow students took part in an international service trip and traveled to a small fishing village in the Dominican Republic to offer computer lessons to the local people and talk with women about micro-enterprise opportunities.

“As a sociology and service learning major, I feel it is important for us to be active in the community and aware of the people around us,” she says.

It wasn’t long ago that Hurley walked the campus as a student. Today, as assistant director of the Center for Student Involvement, this award-winning alumnus is passionate about making a difference in Bryant students’ lives. He believes a solid education in the classroom and co-curricular activities create wellrounded students.

Hurley helped create the Leadership Development Program for emerging, developing, and established student leaders, and he also oversees Bryant’s Community Service Office.

“I am truly lucky because every day I get to watch students go through the process of becoming confident, devoted, and passionate young men and women,” he says.

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ATHLETICS UPDATE

INTERNSHIP ZONE

Swimming to a record-breaking year

On Target – and ahead of schedule

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en’s and women’s swim teams enjoyed perhaps the greatest season in the program’s short history this past winter and set numerous school records in placing fourth at the Northeast Conference Swimming Championships in February.

Freshman Casey Ostrander (Yarmouthport, MA) was named the 2010 Northeast Conference Outstanding Swimmer and Rookie of the Meet (along with Central Connecticut’s Taylor Friedmann) after winning three event gold medals and setting a conference record at the championships.

Fellow freshman Kim Carballeira (East Setauket, NY) set a school record in the 200 free, while Molly Smith (Belmont, MA) set a new mark in the 200 individual medley.

Two weeks later, at the ECAC Championships in Pittsburgh, PA, more school records fell as both the men and women finished 12th out of 24 teams competing. A total of 16 school records fell during the three-day meet.

(L-R) Thomas O’Connor ’11 (Westwood, MA), Joe Pugliano ’13 (West Springfield, MA), Michael DiBella ’11 (Upper Saddle River, NJ), Alex Engel ’10 (Spencer, MA)

three relay teams that also broke new school records.

Track & Field excel during indoor season

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On the men’s side, Alex Kosenski ’12 (Lavalette, NJ) earned three top-10 finishes and set three school records in the process. Teammates Kevin McDonald (North Haven, CT) and Sean Martell (Nashua, NH), both sophomores, broke two school records and were part of

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• Tennis great Arthur Ashe Jr. received an honorary degree in 1976.

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“Explore all the opportunities Bryant has to offer, and, most importantly, BE YOURSELF!” JESSICA LUSSIER ’12, MANAGEMENT SPENCER, MA

Christina Ho (Haverstraw, NY), an International Business major, landed one of 160 U.S. Department of State volunteer positions at the USA Pavilion at the World Expo, which runs from April through June in Shanghai, China. Ho will also blog from the expo for Bryant’s U.S.-China Institute page. In the fall, she will join the Confucius Institute at Bryant as a program assistant.

Accounting concentrator Brianna Mahan (Charlton, MA) is a staff auditor at the public accounting firm of Bigelow & Company in Manchester, NH. As an undergraduate, she was a member of the Honors Program, and participated in Alternative Spring Break, Relay for Life, Bryant Pride, and the Accounting Association. She was a member of Delta Sigma Pi and gave the Student Charge at Commencement.

Matthew Moore (East Sandwich, MA), a double concentrator in finance and marketing, is a financial analyst at The

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arketing major Delia Glover (Marstons Mills, MA) is in the Human Resources Future Leaders Program at Hanover Insurance, and she is also a field reporter for Nike.

A two-sport starter on the women’s volleyball and lacrosse teams, she earned Female Athlete of the Year honors and was named distinguished Student Athlete by the RI Association for Intercollegiate Athletics for Women, as well as NCAA Woman of the Year.

• Graduation in 1953 featured the first woman in Bryant’s history to deliver the commencement address: Mrs. Oveta Culp Hobby, Secretary of the United States Department of Health, Education, and Welfare.

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Men’s and women’s indoor track & field teams recently placed ninth at the Northeast Conference Championships in Landover, MD. Freshman standout Deirdre Doyle (Carlow, Ireland) was named the Most Outstanding Female Rookie of the Meet at the Championships after becoming the first Bryant

athlete to win a conference title.

The men’s track & field team got strong performances from several athletes, but the Bulldogs came through in a big way a week later at the New England Championships. Senior Alex Engel (Spencer, Mass.) set a new school record in the men’s 400 meters.

enna Madill ’10 (Marshfield, MA) entered her senior year at Bryant knowing she wouldn’t have to stress about interviews and that perfect blue suit. She received a job offer at the end of her summer internship at Target, the retail giant.

The internship experience was outstanding, says Madill, and she loved the fast-paced retail environment.

In June, she’ll start a six-week management program in Target’s “Business College.”

Madill – and her parents – are ecstatic.

“The Bryant curriculum does a great job of preparing us for the real world by emphasizing teamwork and offering hands-on learning opportunities,” she says. “I was able to apply many of the skills I learned in the classroom – from public speaking to accounting to operations management. I worked with a group of people from diverse backgrounds, and we came together every day to make the store run successfully.”

Madill first learned about Bryant from friends who had graduated, and their fond memories gave her a great first impression of the school.

“I knew I wanted to apply to Bryant after I visited,” she says. “I remember walking onto campus during “Admitted Student Day” and just feeling like I belonged.”

She now lives in a senior townhouse with many of her freshmen year friends, and that, she says, has been a great experience. Business 101, a required class for all first-year students, was also a perfect way to get to get to know other students.

“We worked together to make our business plan a success,” she says, “and had plenty of bonding opportunities during our late nights!”

Now, during her last year at Bryant, Madill can speak knowledgeably about what sets Bryant apart. In addition to the curriculum, she cites the Amica Center career counselors, who helped her find an internship and prepared her for the interview process, and the faculty, who are “completely there for students.”

She also talks about the perfect size of the student body – small enough to have close relationships with classmates and professors – yet large enough that there is a diversity of opinions and background, school spirit and a sense of community, and a strong support system for those who need it.

And, most importantly, there’s the value of a Bryant education.

“After receiving a job offer before my senior year even began, I can say that that a Bryant education is truly priceless,” says Madill.

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“After receiving a job offer before my senior year even began, I can say that that a Bryant education is truly priceless.”

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Students place third place in actuarial case competition

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Hartford in Simsbury, CT. An honors program graduate, he served on the Senior Advisory Council and the Executive Committee for the Archway Investment Fund, and was vice president and co-captain of the wrestling team. Moore was Student Leader of the Year for the Northeast District while president of the Student Alumni Association.

Communication major Elizett Pires (New Bedford, MA) is currently doing a year of service as an AmeriCorps member as the Ambassador of Mentoring for SMILES Mentoring Inc. in New Bedford. At Bryant, she served as an admission ambassador and secretary of the Multicultural Student Union. She was also a member of the Leadership Council and a Resident Assistant. She is a recipient of the Bryant ICC Community Service Award and the George M. Parks Commencement Award.

ith only four hours to examine a case and propose a set of recommendations during a national actuarial case competition, Christopher Auger ’10 (Indianapolis, IN) and his Bryant teammates had to use their time wisely. The decision to spend the last few minutes anticipating a list of potential questions the judges might ask was key to the team’s success, says Auger. “This extra step is what led to our successful presentation and prepared us for everything that was thrown our way,” he says.

This attention to detail paid off as Bryant captured third place in the 2nd Annual Actuarial Case Competition sponsored by Travelers Insurance. It was held simultaneously at Travelers’ locations in Hartford, CT, and St. Paul, MN. The participating teams presented their findings via teleconference to a panel of judges in both locations.

In addition to Auger, the Bryant team included Matthew Ciaffone ’11 (East Brookfield, MA), Daniel DiMugno ’11 (South Windsor, CT), Katie Heeder ’10 (Saunderstown, RI), Thomas Lapinski ’11 (Garden City, NY) and Lauren Prue ’10 (Griswold, CT). Professor of Mathematics James Bishop, a faculty member from

the College of Arts and Sciences, accompanied the team to Hartford.

Hands-on experience As part of the competition, students identified potential business opportunities that could arise as a result of an economic recovery. Next they had to demonstrate how these opportunities would impact the property/casualty insurance industry, and what Travelers could do to turn these opportunities into a competitive advantage.

The Bryant team proposed the Travelers Construction Protection Plan, a program that would insure smallto mid-sized construction companies against future economic hardships.

Auger says the classes he and his team members have taken helped them quickly identify opportunities for growth and the target market for a new product. “Our business backgrounds, paired with the analytical skills we gained throughout the actuarial program, prepared us for the competition,” says Auger. After graduation, he will begin working in the Hartford Executive Actuarial Rotational Training program at Hartford Life in an occupation that was recently named by Career-

(L-R) Tom Lapinski ’11 (Garden City, NY), Matt Ciaffone ’11 (East Brookfield, MA), Lauren Prue ’10 (Griswold, CT), Katie Heeder ’10 (Saunderstown, RI), Dan DiMugno ’11 (South Windsor, CT), and Chris Auger ’10 (Indianapolis, IN)

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Heeder, who will begin working as an actuarial analyst for Towers Watson after graduation, says she gained valuable experience applying her classroom knowledge to a real-world situation.

“The competition did not just test my mathematical skills, it tested my

ability to work on a team and communicate effectively in a business environment – skills that are essential for success in any company,” says Heeder.

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Swimming to a record-breaking year

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en’s and women’s swim teams enjoyed perhaps the greatest season in the program’s short history this past winter and set numerous school records in placing fourth at the Northeast Conference Swimming Championships in February.

Freshman Casey Ostrander (Yarmouthport, MA) was named the 2010 Northeast Conference Outstanding Swimmer and Rookie of the Meet (along with Central Connecticut’s Taylor Friedmann) after winning three event gold medals and setting a conference record at the championships.

Fellow freshman Kim Carballeira (East Setauket, NY) set a school record in the 200 free, while Molly Smith (Belmont, MA) set a new mark in the 200 individual medley.

Two weeks later, at the ECAC Championships in Pittsburgh, PA, more school records fell as both the men and women finished 12th out of 24 teams competing. A total of 16 school records fell during the three-day meet.

(L-R) Thomas O’Connor ’11 (Westwood, MA), Joe Pugliano ’13 (West Springfield, MA), Michael DiBella ’11 (Upper Saddle River, NJ), Alex Engel ’10 (Spencer, MA)

three relay teams that also broke new school records.

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On the men’s side, Alex Kosenski ’12 (Lavalette, NJ) earned three top-10 finishes and set three school records in the process. Teammates Kevin McDonald (North Haven, CT) and Sean Martell (Nashua, NH), both sophomores, broke two school records and were part of

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“Explore all the opportunities Bryant has to offer, and, most importantly, BE YOURSELF!” JESSICA LUSSIER ’12, MANAGEMENT SPENCER, MA

Christina Ho (Haverstraw, NY), an International Business major, landed one of 160 U.S. Department of State volunteer positions at the USA Pavilion at the World Expo, which runs from April through June in Shanghai, China. Ho will also blog from the expo for Bryant’s U.S.-China Institute page. In the fall, she will join the Confucius Institute at Bryant as a program assistant.

Accounting concentrator Brianna Mahan (Charlton, MA) is a staff auditor at the public accounting firm of Bigelow & Company in Manchester, NH. As an undergraduate, she was a member of the Honors Program, and participated in Alternative Spring Break, Relay for Life, Bryant Pride, and the Accounting Association. She was a member of Delta Sigma Pi and gave the Student Charge at Commencement.

Matthew Moore (East Sandwich, MA), a double concentrator in finance and marketing, is a financial analyst at The

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arketing major Delia Glover (Marstons Mills, MA) is in the Human Resources Future Leaders Program at Hanover Insurance, and she is also a field reporter for Nike.

A two-sport starter on the women’s volleyball and lacrosse teams, she earned Female Athlete of the Year honors and was named distinguished Student Athlete by the RI Association for Intercollegiate Athletics for Women, as well as NCAA Woman of the Year.

• Graduation in 1953 featured the first woman in Bryant’s history to deliver the commencement address: Mrs. Oveta Culp Hobby, Secretary of the United States Department of Health, Education, and Welfare.

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Men’s and women’s indoor track & field teams recently placed ninth at the Northeast Conference Championships in Landover, MD. Freshman standout Deirdre Doyle (Carlow, Ireland) was named the Most Outstanding Female Rookie of the Meet at the Championships after becoming the first Bryant

athlete to win a conference title.

The men’s track & field team got strong performances from several athletes, but the Bulldogs came through in a big way a week later at the New England Championships. Senior Alex Engel (Spencer, Mass.) set a new school record in the men’s 400 meters.

enna Madill ’10 (Marshfield, MA) entered her senior year at Bryant knowing she wouldn’t have to stress about interviews and that perfect blue suit. She received a job offer at the end of her summer internship at Target, the retail giant.

The internship experience was outstanding, says Madill, and she loved the fast-paced retail environment.

In June, she’ll start a six-week management program in Target’s “Business College.”

Madill – and her parents – are ecstatic.

“The Bryant curriculum does a great job of preparing us for the real world by emphasizing teamwork and offering hands-on learning opportunities,” she says. “I was able to apply many of the skills I learned in the classroom – from public speaking to accounting to operations management. I worked with a group of people from diverse backgrounds, and we came together every day to make the store run successfully.”

Madill first learned about Bryant from friends who had graduated, and their fond memories gave her a great first impression of the school.

“I knew I wanted to apply to Bryant after I visited,” she says. “I remember walking onto campus during “Admitted Student Day” and just feeling like I belonged.”

She now lives in a senior townhouse with many of her freshmen year friends, and that, she says, has been a great experience. Business 101, a required class for all first-year students, was also a perfect way to get to get to know other students.

“We worked together to make our business plan a success,” she says, “and had plenty of bonding opportunities during our late nights!”

Now, during her last year at Bryant, Madill can speak knowledgeably about what sets Bryant apart. In addition to the curriculum, she cites the Amica Center career counselors, who helped her find an internship and prepared her for the interview process, and the faculty, who are “completely there for students.”

She also talks about the perfect size of the student body – small enough to have close relationships with classmates and professors – yet large enough that there is a diversity of opinions and background, school spirit and a sense of community, and a strong support system for those who need it.

And, most importantly, there’s the value of a Bryant education.

“After receiving a job offer before my senior year even began, I can say that that a Bryant education is truly priceless,” says Madill.

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Hartford in Simsbury, CT. An honors program graduate, he served on the Senior Advisory Council and the Executive Committee for the Archway Investment Fund, and was vice president and co-captain of the wrestling team. Moore was Student Leader of the Year for the Northeast District while president of the Student Alumni Association.

Communication major Elizett Pires (New Bedford, MA) is currently doing a year of service as an AmeriCorps member as the Ambassador of Mentoring for SMILES Mentoring Inc. in New Bedford. At Bryant, she served as an admission ambassador and secretary of the Multicultural Student Union. She was also a member of the Leadership Council and a Resident Assistant. She is a recipient of the Bryant ICC Community Service Award and the George M. Parks Commencement Award.

ith only four hours to examine a case and propose a set of recommendations during a national actuarial case competition, Christopher Auger ’10 (Indianapolis, IN) and his Bryant teammates had to use their time wisely. The decision to spend the last few minutes anticipating a list of potential questions the judges might ask was key to the team’s success, says Auger. “This extra step is what led to our successful presentation and prepared us for everything that was thrown our way,” he says.

This attention to detail paid off as Bryant captured third place in the 2nd Annual Actuarial Case Competition sponsored by Travelers Insurance. It was held simultaneously at Travelers’ locations in Hartford, CT, and St. Paul, MN. The participating teams presented their findings via teleconference to a panel of judges in both locations.

In addition to Auger, the Bryant team included Matthew Ciaffone ’11 (East Brookfield, MA), Daniel DiMugno ’11 (South Windsor, CT), Katie Heeder ’10 (Saunderstown, RI), Thomas Lapinski ’11 (Garden City, NY) and Lauren Prue ’10 (Griswold, CT). Professor of Mathematics James Bishop, a faculty member from

the College of Arts and Sciences, accompanied the team to Hartford.

Hands-on experience As part of the competition, students identified potential business opportunities that could arise as a result of an economic recovery. Next they had to demonstrate how these opportunities would impact the property/casualty insurance industry, and what Travelers could do to turn these opportunities into a competitive advantage.

The Bryant team proposed the Travelers Construction Protection Plan, a program that would insure smallto mid-sized construction companies against future economic hardships.

Auger says the classes he and his team members have taken helped them quickly identify opportunities for growth and the target market for a new product. “Our business backgrounds, paired with the analytical skills we gained throughout the actuarial program, prepared us for the competition,” says Auger. After graduation, he will begin working in the Hartford Executive Actuarial Rotational Training program at Hartford Life in an occupation that was recently named by Career-

(L-R) Tom Lapinski ’11 (Garden City, NY), Matt Ciaffone ’11 (East Brookfield, MA), Lauren Prue ’10 (Griswold, CT), Katie Heeder ’10 (Saunderstown, RI), Dan DiMugno ’11 (South Windsor, CT), and Chris Auger ’10 (Indianapolis, IN)

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Heeder, who will begin working as an actuarial analyst for Towers Watson after graduation, says she gained valuable experience applying her classroom knowledge to a real-world situation.

“The competition did not just test my mathematical skills, it tested my

ability to work on a team and communicate effectively in a business environment – skills that are essential for success in any company,” says Heeder.

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For Bryant senior, life is good

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ccording to Brendan Sysun ’10, deciding to go to Bryant was one of the best decisions of his life.

He met great people, got to travel the world, and has an unbelievable job waiting for him in June after he graduates.

“Life is good,” he says.

The Leominster, MA, student took advantage of opportunities in and out of the classroom. He also utilized the Amica Center for Career Education during all four years at Bryant. As a freshman, he researched how to write a resume and a cover letter. Through the alumni career link, he developed relationships and received terrific insight from Bryant grads in the workforce. He secured internships in three different industries – two through the Amica Center, the other with the help of a professor.

Sysun’s efforts paid off in a big way. In November, he was offered a position by EMC Corporation and will join the EMC Marketing Leadership Development Program, an 18-month rotational program, at their world

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Orientation is a great time to meet fellow students – and make friends.

A resource for all students Beyond helping students secure jobs in corporate America, the Amica Center offers many resources for students majoring in the arts and sciences. Kelly Kochis, assistant director of the Amica Center, says liberal arts students have the interpersonal, communication, problem-

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Graduate school or law school Michael Mullane ’10 (North Kingstown, RI), a management concentrator and legal studies minor, will attend Roger Williams University School of Law in the

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t Bryant University, 12 miles outside Providence, Rhode Island, “seeing is believing….” according to Barron’s “Best Buys in College Education.“ A campus visit is the best way to make an informed decision about college.

Prospective students who visit Bryant’s campus usually apply – evidence that our friendly atmosphere, beautiful campus, and high-quality academics are best experienced in person.

• Take a Student Guided Tour (Monday-Friday and most Saturdays).

• Schedule an interview with an admission counselor or a student fellow.

• Fly-in and you may qualify for a reimbursement.

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oday’s college graduates will change careers three to five times in their lifetimes. Some career counselors estimate that figure could be much higher. So, how should soon-to-be graduates approach their first jobs?

“You should not take a job simply to have a job,” advises Judith Clare, director of Bryant’s award-winning Amica Center for Career Education. “Look for a position in which you’ll gain valuable skills and plan to stay at that job one to three years. If you stop learning and if there is nowhere for you to move up, you should then begin looking elsewhere.”

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What employers really want According to the National Association of Colleges and Employers, as well as the Amica Center, employers are looking for a specific major, a strong GPA, and internship experience, as well as an extensive list of skills, qualities, and attributes.

Applicants may have many of these skills but often need help identifying how they gained the skills and how they use them.

Amica Center staff can help students determine what they have to offer an CONTINUED ON PAGE 8 Bryant’s 2010 Career Fair featured employer representatives from a wide variety of organizations and industries.

• Attend an Info Session presented by a member of the admission staff (Monday-Friday and most Saturdays).

• Spend a Day With Class.

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Brendan Sysun ’10 received a job offer in November from EMC Corporation.

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employer and how to market themselves in the best possible way.

Amica Center Manager of Corporate Recruiting Kathy Clarkin advises students to be flexible, persistent, and open to realigning their career expectations.

fall. At Bryant, he participated in organizations such as Mock Trial and the Legal Studies Society, which helped him develop contacts, network with professionals in the field, and understand the various careers in law. Says Mullane, “I like to think that I have been preparing for law school since my first day at Bryant.”

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many walks of life, and, as a senior, is still making new friends.

“At Bryant, everything is covered,” he says. “Faculty are the best in the business.

My professors have always been easily accessible and have really made my Bryant experience one that will not soon be forgotten,” he says.

“Some schools may have more flashy names, but Bryant is the whole package and offers big school resources in a small school setting. The opportunities here are endless.”

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solving, decision-making, and analytical skills that hiring managers are looking for.

“Employers love liberal arts students,” says Kochis, who has more than 10 years of experience counseling students majoring in the liberal arts. She encourages them to pursue careers that they are interested in and passionate about rather than simply focusing on an industry they think will have open positions. “There are job opportunities out there for all students,” she says.

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headquarters in Hopkinton, MA. “I was ecstatic not only to get a job but also to get one with an amazing company that I have such a high regard for,” he says. “My family knew all the hard work I put in to get to this point – and could not have been more thrilled with all that I have done with my Bryant education.”

By working closely with the Amica Center staff, Sysun felt confident going into each interview. “I cannot stress enough how important it is to utilize the Amica Center staff and resources,” he says, “not just during the job-hunting craze but during all four years at Bryant.”

The marketing major and communication minor also studied abroad at the University of Sydney, Australia, and spent two weeks in Panama, Ecuador, and the Galapagos Islands through the Sophomore International Experience.

He’s met people and made friends from

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