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in finance and accounting and learned how they integrate with other departments. Lunch symposiums with department heads helped her appreciate how the organization comes together as a whole. The opera company family, she says, is a wonderfully diverse group of people with remarkable backgrounds.

Because she had used the Amica Center from the first semester of her freshman year, Rosales was confident when she began the interview process.

“I walked in for a monthly calendar of events and just kept going to activities that would be of benefit to me,” she says.

“It’s incredibly important to be proactive and engaged, and be the force behind your own success.”

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Students tour Tommy Hilfiger’s famous archive closet, which includes a sample of every garment he has ever made.

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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 (MondayFriday and most Saturdays).

• Spend a Day With Class.

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

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

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Seventeen Bryant students spent three days in New York City over winter break, meeting with key players in the fashion industry. The reallife tour provided a glimpse into many different aspects of the industry – from creating budgets to determining critical elements in store construction. Accompanied by Judith Clare, director of Bryant’s award-winning Amica Center for Career Education, and Associate Professor of Marketing Teresa McCarthy, the group visited major showrooms, learned how marketing trends are developed, met designers, and networked with merchandising executives.

Day One began with a tour of the corporate offices of Kenneth Cole Productions in Rockefeller Center, where students viewed firsthand the energetic work environment the corporation thrives on. This was followed by shopping in Soho at boutiques such as Uniqlo,

All Saints, and Top Shop, all known for their unique brand images, merchandising techniques, and overall store ambiance. The group began the evening at Jean-Claude’s trendy Chez Josephine and enjoyed a three-course bistro meal prior to attending “Phantom of the Opera,” the longest-running show in Broadway history.

Day Two started with a before-hours private tour of Bergdorf Goodman, a Manhattan landmark since 1899. The store’s training manager described the visual merchandising within each department and how window displays are created. Students then enjoyed a private viewing of the His & Hers Exhibit at the museum at the Fashion Institute of Technology. After lunch, the group met with the owner of Medusa’s Heirlooms, who also happens to be the president of New CONTINUED ON PAGE 8

Couture fashion designer Kenneth D. King discusses his work with (L-R) Kara Tuccinardi ’13 (Tewksbury, MA), Melissa Ellard ’13 (Foxboro, MA), and Antoinette Lombardi ’12 (Wallingford, CT).

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Now that she’s back on campus, Rosales is focusing on the future and hopes to get into the field of finance or managerial accounting. “I’d love to be a budget analyst,” she says. “It’s invigorating finding more efficient and effective ways to cut costs and streamline processes.”

When she was first looking at colleges, Rosales toured quite a few in New England that fit her academic and personal criteria, but Bryant was the most welcoming – the one she could see herself a part of. When she graduates in May, she knows she will be armed with exceptionally versatile knowledge beneficial to a professional in any field.

“Visit campus, talk to current students, and learn about Bryant,” she advises.

“Despite being a small school, you’ll find there are big opportunities here.”

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York’s Art Deco Society. Medusa’s, which opened in 1972, is considered THE place to find vintage-style hair accessories.

The next stop was Lifestyle Trimco, a fullservice manufacturer of products for merchandise presentation.

Day Three found students at the corporate offices of Tommy Hilfiger USA. Betsy Hilfiger, Tommy’s sister, personally led a tour that included the design, merchandising, production, and sales areas of the company, as well as the famous archive closet. Lunch followed in the corporate dining room. The final stop was a visit to Kenneth D. King, a small haute couture house, and the designer’s studio where King produces one-of-a-kind pieces.

The hectic pace was exhausting, yet students were exhilarated by what they discovered.

“Many students dream of being part of the glamorous fashion industry but have very little knowledge of what it consists of,” says Clare. “This once-in-alifetime opportunity gave them access to a wide range of prestigious companies and industry contacts. Bryant students learned that fashion is really a business unto itself – and the possibilities it offers are endless.”

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residential/academic facility owned by The Washington Center, the program that partners with Bryant’s Amica Center for Career Education to make such academic experiences possible.

After studying abroad in Vienna, Austria, in the spring of 2010, the decision to move to D.C. wasn’t an easy one, says Rosales. It meant another semester away from Bryant and her friends, and giving up leadership positions and active participation in clubs and organizations. “The opportunities to study abroad and work full-time for a semester were very valuable, so I don’t regret my decision,” she says.

At WNO, Rosales immersed herself

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hile interning at Washington National Opera (WNO) in D.C., Kate Rosales ’11 met the great tenor Plácido Domingo and other luminaries. She sat in on dress and piano rehearsals, learned how costumes are made, and got a backstage tour of the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.

For Rosales, the arts are truly a passion, but it’s finance and accounting that beckon after graduation. Her internship at WNO bridged both worlds.

The finance major from Dallas, TX, received internship offers from seven outstanding organizations. She wanted exposure to finance and accounting in the arts, and WNO had the focus she sought.

The position included housing in a

Terri Hasseler, Ph.D. Professor of English and Cultural Studies

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tudents will never forget the late October afternoon when Professor Hasseler held class in an old graveyard on campus – the perfect setting for reading passages of Dracula, part of a Gothic Literature class. This award-winning teacher, whose interests include Gothic narratives, international studies, and women’s studies, has led student trips to London, as well as Galway, Belfast, and Dublin, following semesters of studying the history and culture of these cities. “The goal of teaching the class before the trip is to prepare students to go beyond the ‘tourist’ mindset and understand the complexities of another culture,” she says. Hasseler holds a Ph.D. from the University of Washington.

When I was in high school, I wanted to be an international diplomat.

We asked Professor Hasseler to complete a number of sentences for Bryant 360. We’re pretty sure you won’t find any of this information in her “curriculum vitae.”

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In my spare time, I chase my two-year-old son

around the house. I am not as fast as I used to be.

The last CD I bought was The Pogues. I’ve been listening to a lot of Irish music lately.

My students would say that I’m energetic about my course materials and that I challenge them to try new ways of thinking.

If I wasn’t teaching, I would be a sports photographer.

I was attracted to Bryant because the opportunities were limitless.

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n keeping with the University’s mission to prepare students to succeed in a global environment, Bryant offers majors in Chinese and Spanish. Courses integrate culture, history, literature, film, and other creative production into the learning experience.

Senior explores subculture of tattoos in honors thesis

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or her Senior Capstone course, Erin Teffs ’11 (Newington, CT), a finance major, knew she wanted to study subcultures and some aspect of subcultural style. She discussed this interest with her faculty sponsor, Associate Professor of Humanities and Philosophy Elizabeth Walden, Ph.D., and ultimately decided to focus on tattoos. Her thesis, “From Cellblocks to Suburbia: Tattoos as Subcultural Style, Commodity and Selfexpression,” examines the unique qualities of tattoos, their history, the subcultures and motives behind them, and society’s reaction to tattoos through the years.

“I’ve always seen groups of young people who are viewed as outcasts by society because of the way they dress, and because of their tattoos and gauges.* It isn’t always fair to judge a book by its cover,” she says. “In actuality, most of these kids are intelligent, moral, ethical, and aware of the world around them.”

Teffs took her research a step further by exploring the commercialization of ‘cool’ by corporate America. She also considered how subcultures rebel against the overall values of society that include consumption, materialism, and capitalism. “This project made me more aware of how consumption plays such a huge role in our culture, and how it affects our well-being as individuals and as a nation,” she says.

Whenever possible, Teffs avoids buying in to planned obsolescence** or major trends – fashion that will be irrelevant and outdated in a short period of time. She tries to support local businesses rather than major corporations. She uses a water bottle and adheres to a vegan lifestyle.

“I try to do what I can to help the planet by being aware of what I am doing and buying, and how it is affecting the

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world around me,” she says.

Teffs presented her thesis as part of the Honors Colloquium in December.

The audience included students, faculty, and staff, as well as her proud parents and grandmother. Wearing a plaid ruffled blouse and pearl-studded headband, Teffs seemed the polar opposite of the topic and power point slides she presented – but her message was clear.

“In today’s consumption-obsessed society, it is difficult to escape capitalism’s effect on ‘cool’ and the ways in which cool is commodified.*** Tattoos allow people to show the world who they are and their life experiences – what makes up their sense of self – through artistic design instead of through ‘stuff,’” she says.

Teffs, a December 2010 graduate who will process in May, began her job search in January after an intense final semester and her Senior Capstone project. “It is really important to me that I like the work I do,” she says. “I will strive to balance working to make money and live comfort-

“It isn’t always fair to judge a book by its cover.”

Spanish is spoken by more than 330 million people worldwide and Chinese is the most commonly spoken language in the world.

Market demand is high for students who can bridge language barriers in the global economy.

Students are equipped with the necessary tools to become excellent communicators and rigorous thinkers, offering the knowledge and skills needed to live and work in an increasingly international context.

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here’s a dynasty in the Bryant house.

The University’s chapter of the Collegiate Entrepreneurs’ Organization was voted best in the country – the third time in four years – for their work fostering students’ entrepreneurial spirit.

The announcement took place on the last day of the CEO National Conference in Chicago.

“The feeling was indescribable when Bryant’s name was called as best chapter,” says Elizabeth Levasseur ’12 of Acushnet, MA, public relations chair of Bryant CEO. Thirty Bryant students traveled to Chicago, accompanied by faculty members including Trustee Professor of Management Michael Roberto, Ph.D., who serves as CEO advisor.

“The CEO students are an enthusiastic group with a passion for learning,” says Roberto. “I enjoy working with them because they have such an interest in complementing their academic experience with a full plate of co-curricular activities.

It is truly consistent with the notion that a Bryant education extends beyond books and the wall of the classroom.”

Bryant competed against more than 140 chapters from around the country

including Bentley, Boston College, Columbia, and Georgetown. Each chapter submitted applications explaining why it should be chosen. Bryant’s hard work throughout the year – hosting speakers, organizing e-pitch competitions, and creating opportunities to start their own businesses – stood out. They hosted Johnny Earle, CEO of Johnny Cupcakes; organized a CEO alumni reunion weekend; and conducted a competition that challenged students to devise social media strategies for SwingJuice, a local energy drink. The students were also actively involved in the New England Startup Weekend, as well as the second annual Social Enterprise Rhode Island Summit, and a full slate of exciting spring events is planned.

“Every interview I have ever gone on, I have been asked about my involvement with CEO and my thoughts on entrepreneurship,” says Bryant CEO President Anthony Nader ’12 of Milton, MA. “I have developed and polished skills that will be extremely helpful throughout my career.”

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ERIN TEFFS ’11 NEWINGTON, CT

Erin Teffs ’11 presented her thesis as part of the Honors Coloquium in December.

and my mother cried when she saw them. I don’t plan on getting any others,” she says.

ably with having free time to enjoy life and the people I care for.”

And, for those who may wonder, Teffs does have a tattoo – a blue seahorse on the inside of her left arm. “Seahorses are meant to represent patience and contentment, persistence, perspective, and awareness of those around us,” she says.

“My sister and I, who have become very close, decided to get the same tattoo,

* Gauges are used to stretch earlobes, a centuriesold practice that is currently referred to as ‘gauging.

About the Senior Capstone Project Teffs was one of three Honors Program members taking part in the December Honors Colloquium; 27 additional students will present their projects in April. The completion of the Senior Capstone Project is the final step before graduating with the Honors Program designation.

Bryant is unique in that its Honors Program members are encouraged to choose an interdisciplinary topic that allows them to explore other areas in

** Planned obsolescence: When the acceptance of new looks automatically make older styles undesirable overnight, and companies capitalize on consumers’ insecurities and the need to feel valuable through the process of consumption. *** Commodified: To turn [as an intrinsic value or work of art] into a commodity.

business and the liberal arts. Last year, an accounting concentrator’s project delved into whether brain function can explain moral reasoning, while a communication major examined the importance of “going green.”

➤ FOR MORE ABOUT BRYANT’S HONORS PROGRAM, GO TO WWW.BRYANT.EDU/HONORSPROGRAM OR E-MAIL PROFESSOR KENNETH SOUSA, HONORS PROGRAM COORDINATOR, AT KSOUSA@BRYANT.EDU.

CEO Executive Board members (L-R) Colin Engstrom ’13 (Hopkinton, MA); Samantha Fenimore ’12 (Long Valley, NJ); Laura Yepsen ’12 (Saratoga Spring, NY); Anthony Nader ’12 (Milton, MA); Sarah Rubel ’12 (Westport, CT); Kenneth Roberts ’12 (Higganum, CT)

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Terri Hasseler, Ph.D. Professor of English and Cultural Studies

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tudents will never forget the late October afternoon when Professor Hasseler held class in an old graveyard on campus – the perfect setting for reading passages of Dracula, part of a Gothic Literature class. This award-winning teacher, whose interests include Gothic narratives, international studies, and women’s studies, has led student trips to London, as well as Galway, Belfast, and Dublin, following semesters of studying the history and culture of these cities. “The goal of teaching the class before the trip is to prepare students to go beyond the ‘tourist’ mindset and understand the complexities of another culture,” she says. Hasseler holds a Ph.D. from the University of Washington.

When I was in high school, I wanted to be an international diplomat.

We asked Professor Hasseler to complete a number of sentences for Bryant 360. We’re pretty sure you won’t find any of this information in her “curriculum vitae.”

I think our students are generous, ambitious, and dedicated to their work.

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In my spare time, I chase my two-year-old son

around the house. I am not as fast as I used to be.

The last CD I bought was The Pogues. I’ve been listening to a lot of Irish music lately.

My students would say that I’m energetic about my course materials and that I challenge them to try new ways of thinking.

If I wasn’t teaching, I would be a sports photographer.

I was attracted to Bryant because the opportunities were limitless.

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WWW.BRYANT.EDU/LCSPROGRAM

Major in Spanish or Chinese

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n keeping with the University’s mission to prepare students to succeed in a global environment, Bryant offers majors in Chinese and Spanish. Courses integrate culture, history, literature, film, and other creative production into the learning experience.

Senior explores subculture of tattoos in honors thesis

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or her Senior Capstone course, Erin Teffs ’11 (Newington, CT), a finance major, knew she wanted to study subcultures and some aspect of subcultural style. She discussed this interest with her faculty sponsor, Associate Professor of Humanities and Philosophy Elizabeth Walden, Ph.D., and ultimately decided to focus on tattoos. Her thesis, “From Cellblocks to Suburbia: Tattoos as Subcultural Style, Commodity and Selfexpression,” examines the unique qualities of tattoos, their history, the subcultures and motives behind them, and society’s reaction to tattoos through the years.

“I’ve always seen groups of young people who are viewed as outcasts by society because of the way they dress, and because of their tattoos and gauges.* It isn’t always fair to judge a book by its cover,” she says. “In actuality, most of these kids are intelligent, moral, ethical, and aware of the world around them.”

Teffs took her research a step further by exploring the commercialization of ‘cool’ by corporate America. She also considered how subcultures rebel against the overall values of society that include consumption, materialism, and capitalism. “This project made me more aware of how consumption plays such a huge role in our culture, and how it affects our well-being as individuals and as a nation,” she says.

Whenever possible, Teffs avoids buying in to planned obsolescence** or major trends – fashion that will be irrelevant and outdated in a short period of time. She tries to support local businesses rather than major corporations. She uses a water bottle and adheres to a vegan lifestyle.

“I try to do what I can to help the planet by being aware of what I am doing and buying, and how it is affecting the

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world around me,” she says.

Teffs presented her thesis as part of the Honors Colloquium in December.

The audience included students, faculty, and staff, as well as her proud parents and grandmother. Wearing a plaid ruffled blouse and pearl-studded headband, Teffs seemed the polar opposite of the topic and power point slides she presented – but her message was clear.

“In today’s consumption-obsessed society, it is difficult to escape capitalism’s effect on ‘cool’ and the ways in which cool is commodified.*** Tattoos allow people to show the world who they are and their life experiences – what makes up their sense of self – through artistic design instead of through ‘stuff,’” she says.

Teffs, a December 2010 graduate who will process in May, began her job search in January after an intense final semester and her Senior Capstone project. “It is really important to me that I like the work I do,” she says. “I will strive to balance working to make money and live comfort-

“It isn’t always fair to judge a book by its cover.”

Spanish is spoken by more than 330 million people worldwide and Chinese is the most commonly spoken language in the world.

Market demand is high for students who can bridge language barriers in the global economy.

Students are equipped with the necessary tools to become excellent communicators and rigorous thinkers, offering the knowledge and skills needed to live and work in an increasingly international context.

➤

here’s a dynasty in the Bryant house.

The University’s chapter of the Collegiate Entrepreneurs’ Organization was voted best in the country – the third time in four years – for their work fostering students’ entrepreneurial spirit.

The announcement took place on the last day of the CEO National Conference in Chicago.

“The feeling was indescribable when Bryant’s name was called as best chapter,” says Elizabeth Levasseur ’12 of Acushnet, MA, public relations chair of Bryant CEO. Thirty Bryant students traveled to Chicago, accompanied by faculty members including Trustee Professor of Management Michael Roberto, Ph.D., who serves as CEO advisor.

“The CEO students are an enthusiastic group with a passion for learning,” says Roberto. “I enjoy working with them because they have such an interest in complementing their academic experience with a full plate of co-curricular activities.

It is truly consistent with the notion that a Bryant education extends beyond books and the wall of the classroom.”

Bryant competed against more than 140 chapters from around the country

including Bentley, Boston College, Columbia, and Georgetown. Each chapter submitted applications explaining why it should be chosen. Bryant’s hard work throughout the year – hosting speakers, organizing e-pitch competitions, and creating opportunities to start their own businesses – stood out. They hosted Johnny Earle, CEO of Johnny Cupcakes; organized a CEO alumni reunion weekend; and conducted a competition that challenged students to devise social media strategies for SwingJuice, a local energy drink. The students were also actively involved in the New England Startup Weekend, as well as the second annual Social Enterprise Rhode Island Summit, and a full slate of exciting spring events is planned.

“Every interview I have ever gone on, I have been asked about my involvement with CEO and my thoughts on entrepreneurship,” says Bryant CEO President Anthony Nader ’12 of Milton, MA. “I have developed and polished skills that will be extremely helpful throughout my career.”

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WWW.BRYANT.EDU/ENTREPRENEURSHIP

WWW.BRYANT.EDU/CHINESE

ERIN TEFFS ’11 NEWINGTON, CT

Erin Teffs ’11 presented her thesis as part of the Honors Coloquium in December.

and my mother cried when she saw them. I don’t plan on getting any others,” she says.

ably with having free time to enjoy life and the people I care for.”

And, for those who may wonder, Teffs does have a tattoo – a blue seahorse on the inside of her left arm. “Seahorses are meant to represent patience and contentment, persistence, perspective, and awareness of those around us,” she says.

“My sister and I, who have become very close, decided to get the same tattoo,

* Gauges are used to stretch earlobes, a centuriesold practice that is currently referred to as ‘gauging.

About the Senior Capstone Project Teffs was one of three Honors Program members taking part in the December Honors Colloquium; 27 additional students will present their projects in April. The completion of the Senior Capstone Project is the final step before graduating with the Honors Program designation.

Bryant is unique in that its Honors Program members are encouraged to choose an interdisciplinary topic that allows them to explore other areas in

** Planned obsolescence: When the acceptance of new looks automatically make older styles undesirable overnight, and companies capitalize on consumers’ insecurities and the need to feel valuable through the process of consumption. *** Commodified: To turn [as an intrinsic value or work of art] into a commodity.

business and the liberal arts. Last year, an accounting concentrator’s project delved into whether brain function can explain moral reasoning, while a communication major examined the importance of “going green.”

➤ FOR MORE ABOUT BRYANT’S HONORS PROGRAM, GO TO WWW.BRYANT.EDU/HONORSPROGRAM OR E-MAIL PROFESSOR KENNETH SOUSA, HONORS PROGRAM COORDINATOR, AT KSOUSA@BRYANT.EDU.

CEO Executive Board members (L-R) Colin Engstrom ’13 (Hopkinton, MA); Samantha Fenimore ’12 (Long Valley, NJ); Laura Yepsen ’12 (Saratoga Spring, NY); Anthony Nader ’12 (Milton, MA); Sarah Rubel ’12 (Westport, CT); Kenneth Roberts ’12 (Higganum, CT)

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HILLARY CARTWRIGHT ’11 MARKETING / MANAGEMENT SEEKONK, MA

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HILLARY CARTWRIGHT ’11 MARKETING / MANAGEMENT SEEKONK, MA

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Bryant swimming off to strong start

2009 grad creates footwear with flair

The Bryant University men’s and women’s swimming program is still relatively young, having competed for only five seasons since joining the varsity lineup. But in that short time, the Bulldogs have made tremendous strides, capped by a strong run from the women at last year’s Northeast Conference Championships, as well as a number of record-breaking performances by the men at the ECAC Championships in Pittsburgh.

While the women, led by a brilliant performance by first-year swimmer Casey Ostrander ’13, grabbed most of the headlines a year ago, this season the men are off to an equally fine start, having already matched their win total from the 2009-10 season. They have exceeded expectations in 2010-11, and sixth-year head coach Katie Cameron has already witnessed multiple record-breaking performances by veterans and newcomers alike.

Just one week into the season, the men traveled north as underdogs and captured a stunning 146-116 victory over the University of Maine. A few meets later, junior Alex Kosenki ’12

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made history at the University of Rhode Island Harold Anderson Invitational, where he shattered the meet record in the 100-yard freestyle with a time of 46.89, helping the Bulldogs to a second-place finish.

On the women’s side, Bryant has garnered three head-to-head wins against notable opponents, including victories over conference rival Wagner College and intrastate adversary Providence College. Ostrander, who holds eight school and pool records and was named Co-Athlete and Rookie of the Meet at the 2009 Northeast Conference Championships, has continued a stellar career in her sophomore season.

Joining her in the spotlight are a number of teammates in 2010-11. At the URI Invitational, sophomore Molly Smith ’13 broke a school record in the 500-yard freestyle with a time of 5:11.81. Taylor DeBever ’14 and Ostrander have also set new pool and school marks and look to continue to make history as the second half of the season gets under way.

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Profile of a student-athlete Siamone Bennett ’11 Actuarial Mathematics major Forward, Women’s Basketball Hometown: Poughkeepsie, NY Why Bryant?

This is a great school academically, which is why I chose to come here.

I felt that Bryant would allow me to get the best of both worlds – academically and athletically.

Alex Kosenki ’12 shattered the meet record in the100-yard freestyle at the University of Rhode Island Harold Anderson Invitational.

Favorite class?

My favorite class at Bryant was sociology in race and ethnicity – it grabbed my attention. I was excited to go to every class and participate in discussions. It forced me to look outside the box, be open-minded, and question assumptions about the subject of race and ethnicity.

Toughest opponent?

In my opinion, the toughest opponent we've played thus far was Quinnipiac. Conference play is always tough because so much is on the line, and we play with a lot of emotion.

Most memorable game?

My most memorable at Bryant was a Bentley game when I was a freshman. The gym was packed, and the game evoked so many different emotions, reminding me of why I love basketball. Lynn Ann Kokoski (who later became a coach) hit the buzzer beater to end the game, and I swear I don't think I have ever been that ecstatic.

I hopped out of my seat so fast, and I think I jumped the highest I ever jumped.

Sophomore International Experience In January, nearly 100 students in three groups spent two weeks in China, Panama and Costa Rica, or Germany and Greece as part of Bryant’s Sophomore International Experience. The “Experience” portion had students venturing far beyond traditional tourist destinations. The China travelers, for instance, spent the fall semester writing a business plan for a small textile factory outside of Shanghai and presented the owners with their recommendations and findings during a meeting in January.

“This was a great opportunity not only to improve my business skills but also to work with real business owners,” said Hannah Dalke ’13 of Shrewsbury, CT.

➤ WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/PAGES/BRYANT-UNIVERSITYOFFICE-OF-ADMISSION (L-R) Felipe Baza ’13 (Palma, Spain) and Brian Walsh ’13 (West Redding, CT) on the Great Wall of China in January 2011.

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hey say entrepreneurs never sleep. Mallory Musante ’09, who started a business in her senior year at Bryant, does manage to catch some zzzzs, but she is no stranger to hard work and long hours. Initially, she worked days to raise capital to fuel her passion, Mallory Musante Shoes, of which she is owner and lead designer.

Nights were spent hand-painting women’s shoes – walking works of art that Carrie Bradshaw would covet.

Musante, who lives in Mystic, CT, had been frustrated with not being able to find unique shoes that expressed her personality. An idea took hold, and she began to put a plan into place while she was a Bryant student. As a junior, she completed an intensive shoemaking course in San Francisco through Prescott and Mackay, a London-based fashion and accessory design school, and learned how to make a pair of women’s pumps by hand. Next, she identified a void in the footwear market after seeing a variety of hand-painted sneakers – mostly for men.

She created her first pair of handpainted Mallory Musante Shoes in 2009 and has since expanded to create a line

of Signature Looks, which she refers to as fashion staples. Her efforts are paying off, and her shoes are creating a buzz, appearing in YSF Magazine, G.L.A.M. Gyrlz, Startup Princess, and other online media. She recently held her first trunk show at an upscale boutique in Brooklyn.

The marketing major, who is also an accomplished artist, credits much of her success to her Bryant education.

Her classes and professors sparked her entrepreneurial drive, she says, and the individual attention she received through a directed study with Professor of Marketing Elaine Notarantonio helped her solidify ideas, conduct appropriate research, and produce a business plan.

Musante believes one of the most positive aspects of going to Bryant is its resources. “Faculty and other students are always available to help solve problems and work with you to become successful,” she says, “and I’ve made so many contacts that are always there whenever I need advice.”

Marketing Instructor Sandra Potter is one of them. “She has helped me develop my ideas and has been a great

Mallory Musante ’09, owner and lead designer of Mallory Musante Shoes

support system for me for whenever I need to bounce ideas off someone or if I have a question.”

The future looks bright for Musante, who now works “solely” on her business.

This winter, her shoes will grace the runway at New York Fashion Week, and she participated in the Accessory Showcase at StyleWeek Providence. She has

retained a PR firm to help her bring the company to the next level, but her philosophy remains simple and steadfast.

“Everyone should have a pair of shoes that perfectly reflect their personal style – and it’s my goal to provide these shoes,” she says.

Musante plans to do that one purposeful step at a time.

Faces in the Bryant crowd

Byron Kerr ’12 Finance Atlanta, GA

Kathleen Wiseman ’11 Accounting Barrington, RI

Naomi Kamiya ’11 Management Santa Cruz, Bolivia

Sandra Enos, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Sociology/ Service Learning

Kerr co-led a student team that took first place in the campus-wide Service Learning Fair, featuring top projects from Management 200 classes. Kerr’s group chose to work for a semester with the African Alliance of Rhode Island for the opportunity to leave a mark on a growing organization. “It was very enlightening working with this nonprofit organization,” he says. “These out-of-classroom experiences are extremely important for students to get out of their comfort zone and actually experience some of the reallife problems that are happening right near us.” Kerr plans to work as a financial analyst or in investment banking.

Wiseman felt confident when she stepped to the front of the room and began presenting ideas and strategies to visiting Target executives. Her Honors Program team had spent the semester researching and devising strategies that would help the retail giant become more successful in urban markets. “This type of project is a chance to apply classroom concepts to real world experiences,” she says, “and it looks great on your résumé.” A Beta Gamma Sigma inductee and a Bryant Student Ambassador, Wiseman has already received a job offer from PwC’s Boston tax department. She’ll start working in January 2012 after completing the MPAc program at Bryant.

Since her freshman year, Kamiya has taken part in i2i, the Intercultural Student Organization’s annual show of music, dance, and fashion from around the world. As a co-chair last semester, she helped to coordinate the production featuring more than 100 people. It taught her a lot about being a leader and adapting on the fly to produce an event she is passionate about. “I have learned that things do not always come out the way one expects them to,” she says.

“However, the satisfaction of knowing that you are helping create an event that will be spectacular and that the audience will enjoy is priceless.”

Professor Enos, a nationally recognized expert in sociology and service learning, empowers students to be change agents by providing them with opportunities to make a difference outside of the classroom.

“I have never been on a campus where the culture of service is so strong,” she says. “That’s a lens that illuminates the kind of citizens they want to be in the community.” These efforts helped Bryant earn a spot on the President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll in 2008 and 2009. Enos herself was honored in 2009 with the Michelle Norris Award, a prestigious community honor from Children’s Friend and Service in Rhode Island.

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The Bryant University men’s and women’s swimming program is still relatively young, having competed for only five seasons since joining the varsity lineup. But in that short time, the Bulldogs have made tremendous strides, capped by a strong run from the women at last year’s Northeast Conference Championships, as well as a number of record-breaking performances by the men at the ECAC Championships in Pittsburgh.

While the women, led by a brilliant performance by first-year swimmer Casey Ostrander ’13, grabbed most of the headlines a year ago, this season the men are off to an equally fine start, having already matched their win total from the 2009-10 season. They have exceeded expectations in 2010-11, and sixth-year head coach Katie Cameron has already witnessed multiple record-breaking performances by veterans and newcomers alike.

Just one week into the season, the men traveled north as underdogs and captured a stunning 146-116 victory over the University of Maine. A few meets later, junior Alex Kosenki ’12

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made history at the University of Rhode Island Harold Anderson Invitational, where he shattered the meet record in the 100-yard freestyle with a time of 46.89, helping the Bulldogs to a second-place finish.

On the women’s side, Bryant has garnered three head-to-head wins against notable opponents, including victories over conference rival Wagner College and intrastate adversary Providence College. Ostrander, who holds eight school and pool records and was named Co-Athlete and Rookie of the Meet at the 2009 Northeast Conference Championships, has continued a stellar career in her sophomore season.

Joining her in the spotlight are a number of teammates in 2010-11. At the URI Invitational, sophomore Molly Smith ’13 broke a school record in the 500-yard freestyle with a time of 5:11.81. Taylor DeBever ’14 and Ostrander have also set new pool and school marks and look to continue to make history as the second half of the season gets under way.

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Profile of a student-athlete Siamone Bennett ’11 Actuarial Mathematics major Forward, Women’s Basketball Hometown: Poughkeepsie, NY Why Bryant?

This is a great school academically, which is why I chose to come here.

I felt that Bryant would allow me to get the best of both worlds – academically and athletically.

Alex Kosenki ’12 shattered the meet record in the100-yard freestyle at the University of Rhode Island Harold Anderson Invitational.

Favorite class?

My favorite class at Bryant was sociology in race and ethnicity – it grabbed my attention. I was excited to go to every class and participate in discussions. It forced me to look outside the box, be open-minded, and question assumptions about the subject of race and ethnicity.

Toughest opponent?

In my opinion, the toughest opponent we've played thus far was Quinnipiac. Conference play is always tough because so much is on the line, and we play with a lot of emotion.

Most memorable game?

My most memorable at Bryant was a Bentley game when I was a freshman. The gym was packed, and the game evoked so many different emotions, reminding me of why I love basketball. Lynn Ann Kokoski (who later became a coach) hit the buzzer beater to end the game, and I swear I don't think I have ever been that ecstatic.

I hopped out of my seat so fast, and I think I jumped the highest I ever jumped.

Sophomore International Experience In January, nearly 100 students in three groups spent two weeks in China, Panama and Costa Rica, or Germany and Greece as part of Bryant’s Sophomore International Experience. The “Experience” portion had students venturing far beyond traditional tourist destinations. The China travelers, for instance, spent the fall semester writing a business plan for a small textile factory outside of Shanghai and presented the owners with their recommendations and findings during a meeting in January.

“This was a great opportunity not only to improve my business skills but also to work with real business owners,” said Hannah Dalke ’13 of Shrewsbury, CT.

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hey say entrepreneurs never sleep. Mallory Musante ’09, who started a business in her senior year at Bryant, does manage to catch some zzzzs, but she is no stranger to hard work and long hours. Initially, she worked days to raise capital to fuel her passion, Mallory Musante Shoes, of which she is owner and lead designer.

Nights were spent hand-painting women’s shoes – walking works of art that Carrie Bradshaw would covet.

Musante, who lives in Mystic, CT, had been frustrated with not being able to find unique shoes that expressed her personality. An idea took hold, and she began to put a plan into place while she was a Bryant student. As a junior, she completed an intensive shoemaking course in San Francisco through Prescott and Mackay, a London-based fashion and accessory design school, and learned how to make a pair of women’s pumps by hand. Next, she identified a void in the footwear market after seeing a variety of hand-painted sneakers – mostly for men.

She created her first pair of handpainted Mallory Musante Shoes in 2009 and has since expanded to create a line

of Signature Looks, which she refers to as fashion staples. Her efforts are paying off, and her shoes are creating a buzz, appearing in YSF Magazine, G.L.A.M. Gyrlz, Startup Princess, and other online media. She recently held her first trunk show at an upscale boutique in Brooklyn.

The marketing major, who is also an accomplished artist, credits much of her success to her Bryant education.

Her classes and professors sparked her entrepreneurial drive, she says, and the individual attention she received through a directed study with Professor of Marketing Elaine Notarantonio helped her solidify ideas, conduct appropriate research, and produce a business plan.

Musante believes one of the most positive aspects of going to Bryant is its resources. “Faculty and other students are always available to help solve problems and work with you to become successful,” she says, “and I’ve made so many contacts that are always there whenever I need advice.”

Marketing Instructor Sandra Potter is one of them. “She has helped me develop my ideas and has been a great

Mallory Musante ’09, owner and lead designer of Mallory Musante Shoes

support system for me for whenever I need to bounce ideas off someone or if I have a question.”

The future looks bright for Musante, who now works “solely” on her business.

This winter, her shoes will grace the runway at New York Fashion Week, and she participated in the Accessory Showcase at StyleWeek Providence. She has

retained a PR firm to help her bring the company to the next level, but her philosophy remains simple and steadfast.

“Everyone should have a pair of shoes that perfectly reflect their personal style – and it’s my goal to provide these shoes,” she says.

Musante plans to do that one purposeful step at a time.

Faces in the Bryant crowd

Byron Kerr ’12 Finance Atlanta, GA

Kathleen Wiseman ’11 Accounting Barrington, RI

Naomi Kamiya ’11 Management Santa Cruz, Bolivia

Sandra Enos, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Sociology/ Service Learning

Kerr co-led a student team that took first place in the campus-wide Service Learning Fair, featuring top projects from Management 200 classes. Kerr’s group chose to work for a semester with the African Alliance of Rhode Island for the opportunity to leave a mark on a growing organization. “It was very enlightening working with this nonprofit organization,” he says. “These out-of-classroom experiences are extremely important for students to get out of their comfort zone and actually experience some of the reallife problems that are happening right near us.” Kerr plans to work as a financial analyst or in investment banking.

Wiseman felt confident when she stepped to the front of the room and began presenting ideas and strategies to visiting Target executives. Her Honors Program team had spent the semester researching and devising strategies that would help the retail giant become more successful in urban markets. “This type of project is a chance to apply classroom concepts to real world experiences,” she says, “and it looks great on your résumé.” A Beta Gamma Sigma inductee and a Bryant Student Ambassador, Wiseman has already received a job offer from PwC’s Boston tax department. She’ll start working in January 2012 after completing the MPAc program at Bryant.

Since her freshman year, Kamiya has taken part in i2i, the Intercultural Student Organization’s annual show of music, dance, and fashion from around the world. As a co-chair last semester, she helped to coordinate the production featuring more than 100 people. It taught her a lot about being a leader and adapting on the fly to produce an event she is passionate about. “I have learned that things do not always come out the way one expects them to,” she says.

“However, the satisfaction of knowing that you are helping create an event that will be spectacular and that the audience will enjoy is priceless.”

Professor Enos, a nationally recognized expert in sociology and service learning, empowers students to be change agents by providing them with opportunities to make a difference outside of the classroom.

“I have never been on a campus where the culture of service is so strong,” she says. “That’s a lens that illuminates the kind of citizens they want to be in the community.” These efforts helped Bryant earn a spot on the President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll in 2008 and 2009. Enos herself was honored in 2009 with the Michelle Norris Award, a prestigious community honor from Children’s Friend and Service in Rhode Island.

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in finance and accounting and learned how they integrate with other departments. Lunch symposiums with department heads helped her appreciate how the organization comes together as a whole. The opera company family, she says, is a wonderfully diverse group of people with remarkable backgrounds.

Because she had used the Amica Center from the first semester of her freshman year, Rosales was confident when she began the interview process.

“I walked in for a monthly calendar of events and just kept going to activities that would be of benefit to me,” she says.

“It’s incredibly important to be proactive and engaged, and be the force behind your own success.”

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Students tour Tommy Hilfiger’s famous archive closet, which includes a sample of every garment he has ever made.

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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.

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Seventeen Bryant students spent three days in New York City over winter break, meeting with key players in the fashion industry. The reallife tour provided a glimpse into many different aspects of the industry – from creating budgets to determining critical elements in store construction. Accompanied by Judith Clare, director of Bryant’s award-winning Amica Center for Career Education, and Associate Professor of Marketing Teresa McCarthy, the group visited major showrooms, learned how marketing trends are developed, met designers, and networked with merchandising executives.

Day One began with a tour of the corporate offices of Kenneth Cole Productions in Rockefeller Center, where students viewed firsthand the energetic work environment the corporation thrives on. This was followed by shopping in Soho at boutiques such as Uniqlo,

All Saints, and Top Shop, all known for their unique brand images, merchandising techniques, and overall store ambiance. The group began the evening at Jean-Claude’s trendy Chez Josephine and enjoyed a three-course bistro meal prior to attending “Phantom of the Opera,” the longest-running show in Broadway history.

Day Two started with a before-hours private tour of Bergdorf Goodman, a Manhattan landmark since 1899. The store’s training manager described the visual merchandising within each department and how window displays are created. Students then enjoyed a private viewing of the His & Hers Exhibit at the museum at the Fashion Institute of Technology. After lunch, the group met with the owner of Medusa’s Heirlooms, who also happens to be the president of New CONTINUED ON PAGE 8

Couture fashion designer Kenneth D. King discusses his work with (L-R) Kara Tuccinardi ’13 (Tewksbury, MA), Melissa Ellard ’13 (Foxboro, MA), and Antoinette Lombardi ’12 (Wallingford, CT).

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Now that she’s back on campus, Rosales is focusing on the future and hopes to get into the field of finance or managerial accounting. “I’d love to be a budget analyst,” she says. “It’s invigorating finding more efficient and effective ways to cut costs and streamline processes.”

When she was first looking at colleges, Rosales toured quite a few in New England that fit her academic and personal criteria, but Bryant was the most welcoming – the one she could see herself a part of. When she graduates in May, she knows she will be armed with exceptionally versatile knowledge beneficial to a professional in any field.

“Visit campus, talk to current students, and learn about Bryant,” she advises.

“Despite being a small school, you’ll find there are big opportunities here.”

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York’s Art Deco Society. Medusa’s, which opened in 1972, is considered THE place to find vintage-style hair accessories.

The next stop was Lifestyle Trimco, a fullservice manufacturer of products for merchandise presentation.

Day Three found students at the corporate offices of Tommy Hilfiger USA. Betsy Hilfiger, Tommy’s sister, personally led a tour that included the design, merchandising, production, and sales areas of the company, as well as the famous archive closet. Lunch followed in the corporate dining room. The final stop was a visit to Kenneth D. King, a small haute couture house, and the designer’s studio where King produces one-of-a-kind pieces.

The hectic pace was exhausting, yet students were exhilarated by what they discovered.

“Many students dream of being part of the glamorous fashion industry but have very little knowledge of what it consists of,” says Clare. “This once-in-alifetime opportunity gave them access to a wide range of prestigious companies and industry contacts. Bryant students learned that fashion is really a business unto itself – and the possibilities it offers are endless.”

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residential/academic facility owned by The Washington Center, the program that partners with Bryant’s Amica Center for Career Education to make such academic experiences possible.

After studying abroad in Vienna, Austria, in the spring of 2010, the decision to move to D.C. wasn’t an easy one, says Rosales. It meant another semester away from Bryant and her friends, and giving up leadership positions and active participation in clubs and organizations. “The opportunities to study abroad and work full-time for a semester were very valuable, so I don’t regret my decision,” she says.

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hile interning at Washington National Opera (WNO) in D.C., Kate Rosales ’11 met the great tenor Plácido Domingo and other luminaries. She sat in on dress and piano rehearsals, learned how costumes are made, and got a backstage tour of the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.

For Rosales, the arts are truly a passion, but it’s finance and accounting that beckon after graduation. Her internship at WNO bridged both worlds.

The finance major from Dallas, TX, received internship offers from seven outstanding organizations. She wanted exposure to finance and accounting in the arts, and WNO had the focus she sought.

The position included housing in a