Steps to Success: Wentworth President's Report Fiscal Year 2017

Steps to Success Wentworth President’s Report Fiscal Year 2017

DEAR FRIENDS, at wentworth, our faculty, alumni, and donors all play significant roles in providing opportunities for student success. You will read about some of these powerful stories in this issue of the President’s Report. In addition to shining a well-deserved spotlight on our generous donors, this issue is also a capstone on a very momentous year for the Institute:

In July, we were granted “university” status from the Massachusetts Board of

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Higher Education. We qualified for this prestigious designation by virtue of our robust graduate programs in four distinct disciplines: design, management, engineering, and science. Thanks to our faculty and staff who worked so hard to create these programs. Our name is not changing but our visibility is increasing. Also, we can refer to our institution as a university.

Our Construction Management Program was ranked #1 in the country by

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College Factual, ahead of 33 other colleges and universities offering programs in the field, thanks to the “superior outcomes” Wentworth students enjoy after earning Construction Management degrees.

Boston Mayor Martin J. Walsh helped us to break ground on a $55 million

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building for engineering, innovation, and sciences. Scheduled to open in spring 2019, the 78,000-square-foot facility will house our new Biological Engineering program; our Biomedical and Civil Engineering programs; the Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship; and an additive manufacturing center.

Wentworth was ranked #45 out of 866 “best value” private colleges and

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universities in the country, according to PayScale’s College ROI Report for 2017. We are in the top 9 percent of schools nationwide for return on investment.

A survey conducted by The Wall Street Journal and Times Higher Education

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placed Wentworth #3 on the list of top colleges and universities in the region for career preparation.

These honors are in themselves steps to success for our students. Working together, Wentworth leaders and committed philanthropists, we can continue to help our students move confidently along their journey. Thank you for being part of their success.

zorica pantić, e.e., ph.d. pr esident

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cooper ative education

One Family Shows How Relationships Breed Success “In the construction management field, the most important thing you can build is relationships,” says Dylan Millea ’17.

The newly minted graduate begins his career this fall as an assistant estimator at Construction Management & Builders, Inc. (CM&B), a Danvers, Mass.-based company where Dylan served a co-op for which he won the prestigious Edward Kirkpatrick Award for Cooperative Education this past spring.

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Dylan knows about relationships and how key they are to success. He probably wouldn’t have been able to attend Wentworth in the first place were it not for the assistance of his grandfather, Bob Green. In addition to making a significant gift to the Douglas D. Schumann Library & Learning Commons, the founder of Robert Green Realty LLC also provided financial support to his grandson. As he explains, his support of Dylan was simply a way of paying it forward.

“I wanted to go to college but my parents couldn’t afford it,” says Bob. “My grandfather gave me the oppor­ tunity I needed. With his help, I was able to attend Massachusetts Maritime Academy. After I graduated, I went on to a successful business career; I’ve waited a long time to be able to do for one of my grandchildren what my grandfather did for me.

Decisions, decisions According to Bob, Dylan was very motivated to go to college. “We talked about it and I liked his viewpoints,” he says. His grandson had attended a technical high school where he studied carpentry; yet even then Dylan seemed to have bigger plans.

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“I was aware that I wanted to make the right decisions for my life,” says Dylan. “My guidance counselor talked to me about technical schools but then she said that Wentworth would be a good place for me. That was the first time I’d heard of Wentworth but when I researched the Construction Management program, I was impressed by the 100 percent employment rate and the co-op program. I didn’t even visit the campus but decided to apply to Wentworth. It was the only place I applied to and it was also probably the best decision I’ve ever made.”

Two years into Dylan’s Wentworth education, Bob made his donation to the Schumann Library & Learning Commons. “The library is the heart of the school,” he says. “It was another way to support his education and to leave a legacy.”

Co-ops build knowledge At Wentworth, two co-op semesters are required; a third is optional. Not surprisingly, Dylan went for three.

The first was with a local industrial electrical contractor. For the second, he moved to California to work for a construction company. People started taking notice of his skills and work

ethic, and he began to receive job offers. But he wasn’t done yet.

“I didn’t feel I had all the knowledge I wanted yet,” he says. “I was being given a lot of responsibility and making relationships with great people. I worked a lot of hours and learned from mistakes I had made, but I felt I wanted to do another co-op.”

That’s when Dylan began working for Construction Management & Builders.

He impressed his supervisor so much that he not only got a full-time job offer, but also got an evaluation so strong that it landed him the Kirkpatrick Award.

Mindset and skillset “Even though these were co-op experi­ ences, I brought a full-time employee’s mindset and attitude to my work,” Dylan says. “There’s so much you need to know in order to manage other people, and that takes a commitment to work­ ing hard. I’m so grateful to everyone I’ve worked with and learned from. I wouldn’t be here without them—and without my grandfather, of course.”

“I’ll be honest, I didn’t expect how well Dylan would do at Wentworth,” says Bob. “He’s a very impressive young man.”

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“ I’ve waited a long time to be able to do for one of my grandchildren what my grandfather did for me.”

— bob green

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fred r aymond: aspire

Supporting Students with the Social Side of Success In addition to a college education, achieving career success requires the social skills needed to interview with a prospective co-op or full-time employer, present yourself and your qualifications confidently, and convince employers to want to hire you. Regardless of their academic achievements, people who are on the autism spectrum or have related social issues often have difficulty with this part of the career development process.

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Frederick Raymond ’86, vice president of electric project management and complex construction at National Grid, understands this. He has generously supported Aspire @ Wentworth, a part­nership between Wentworth and the Aspire program at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH), which provides a range of services for people with high cognitive autism spectrum disorder or a related profile. Wentworth’s partner­ship is specifically focused on helping such students gain the social competence needed to land co-op positions and to network effec­tively. Students may be referred to the Aspire program by their guidance counselors, and do not need to have a formal autism diagnosis.

“As a parent of a child with special needs, my eyes have been opened to the fact that everyone wants to contribute, everyone wants to be a productive member of society and feel valued,” says Fred. “The Aspire program recognizes that and gives students the skills they need to complement their Wentworth education by enabling them to get co-ops, which of course are a requirement for graduation.”

Providing both financial and professional support In addition to supporting the Aspire program financially, Fred has been active as a recruiter, providing co-ops to Wentworth students participating in the program. He reports that while not everyone has been a good fit, several have succeeded in their co-op and some have even gone on to full-time positions at National Grid after graduation.

“These individuals are very bright but in some cases their disability impacts their communication skills and they aren’t always able to ask for the support they may need,” says

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Fred. “Both Aspire and National Grid share a passion for giving these students a chance to succeed.”

On the Aspire side, career counselors from Wentworth and MGH guide students and aid their development throughout the co-op, and lead weekly review sessions to make sure students are engaged and able to manage their workload. In addition, National Grid has its own program in place to provide support to employees with disabilities.

“Our ‘Enabling’ employee resource group provides internal support, guidance, and inclusion for disabled workers,” says Fred, “while creating awareness throughout our workforce about how they can support their fellow employees.”

how aspire inspires The Aspire program at Wentworth is designed to help students with high cognitive autism spectrum disorder or a related profile to gain the skills needed to obtain and succeed in a co-op experience—and, eventually, in a full-time position.

Goals of the program are to:

H elp students to learn the social aspects

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needed to succeed in a work environment

A ssist them in managing their challenges while

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developing their strengths

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A natural fit Fred’s support of Wentworth’s partnership with the Aspire program is a natural fit with his involvement as co-chair of Enabling, since both programs are designed to benefit both the student or employee and the employer.

“The college environment is collaborative and enables students with disabilities to run at their own pace,” says Fred. “But the corporate world is tougher and Aspire helps them make the transition from school to the workplace.

And it helps National Grid, because once they cross that threshold we gain the benefit of their valuable skills, talents, and insight.”

A longtime supporter of Wentworth, he was first inspired to support the Aspire program after learning that some students wouldn’t be able to find a co-op simply because they struggled with the interview process.

“I knew there was something wrong with that picture,” says Fred. “And realized I needed to provide additional opportunities for those students.”

Fred is a great example of alumni opening doors for others, and his commitment to supporting students and workers with disabilities will have long-lasting and widereaching impact.

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mpower students to build their skills, E confidence, and independence

Dedicated career counselors provide ongoing education throughout the program, covering such key topics as: →

Résumés and cover letters

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Interview skills

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Socialization

→ Organizational skills and time management →

Prioritization

→ Strategies for managing anxiety and

unexpected changes → Self-advocacy →

Networking

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scholarships

Endowed Scholarships Target Deserving Students Enrolling at Wentworth puts students on a path to rewarding careers in their chosen fields. The challenge is ensuring that all students with the talent and drive to succeed can access a Wentworth education and the array of opportunities it provides.

“These scholarships are intended to start a movement”

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This past year, several generous donors endowed scholarship funds to help students embrace those opportunities: → The Gregory B. Janey Endowed Scholarship Fund focuses on underrepresented students from Boston who want to study in the College of Engineering and Technology (CET). → The Women at Wentworth Endowed Scholarship Fund honors female juniors and seniors who have demonstrated both academic excellence and leadership. → The John J. and Kaja M. Savasta Endowed Scholarship Fund enables architecture students with financial need to access study abroad experiences.

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Wentworth alumnus and Trustee Greg Janey, ARS ’82, BCM ’04, Hon. 17, understands the relationship between access to opportunity and success.

The president of Janey Construction Management & Consulting Inc. holds four degrees in STEM disciplines— three of them from Wentworth, includ­ing an honorary doctor of engi­ neer­ing, a bachelor’s in construction management, and an associate degree in architectural and building sciences.

But before that, he was just an average kid in the Boston Public Schools who had a dream of making his mark on the city.

“I want to create educational oppor­ tunities for all kinds of people,” says Greg. “The goal is to help build a diverse community of students who can have a positive impact wherever they go in their careers.”

Starting this fall, Janey Scholarships will be awarded to students who dem­ on­strate financial need, are members of a group typically underrepresented in STEM fields, are Boston residents or graduates from a Boston public high school, and plan to pursue a CET major.

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Students must also participate in Wentworth’s Center for Community and Learning Partnerships’ dual enrollment or RAMP Summer Bridge programs.

“These scholarships are intended to start a movement,” says Greg, “to influence the culture of black and brown youth and have them embrace and become excited about STEM education, and to celebrate its con­ tribution to the universe.”

“We want to open doors for women in the field” “We want to embrace the opportunity to support women in STEM careers,” says Matthew Consigli, president of Consigli Construction Co. “By endowing a scholarship fund, we can certainly benefit them, but at the same time we can also help to trigger wide-ranging impacts on our company and our industry as well.”

Consigli Construction has been affiliated with Wentworth for many years. The company is a co-op partner, their female employees have spoken at Wentworth, and the company made a generous contri­ bution to the Douglas D. Schumann Library & Learning Commons.

“We have found that Wentworth graduates of all genders are a great fit at Consigli both professionally and culturally,” says Matt. “They are focused, innovative, and driven. We wanted to continue our relationship with Wentworth in a way that is truly impactful.”

Starting this fall, the Women at Wentworth Endowed Scholarship will be awarded annually to one or two female juniors or seniors who have a minimum GPA of 3.5 and can demon­ strate how their leadership abilities have helped them contribute to the Wentworth community.

“We want to open doors for women in the field,” says Matt, “and we think that this scholarship is a step in the right direction. We are excited to continue our partnership with Wentworth.”

“We wanted to level the playing field” Merit scholarships make it easier for students to afford study abroad experiences. But what about students who would greatly benefit from study­ ing abroad but didn’t earn a merit scholarship and can’t fund themselves?

“We wanted to level the playing field for architecture students who need a

chance to do something that can make a change in their lives,” says Kaja Savasta, who with her husband, John BC ’64, is a principal at CSS Architects in Wakefield.

“Wentworth has been a significant contributor to my success,” says John, “and half our staff are Wentworth alums.

We know that studying abroad can have a major impact on a student’s education and life, so we thought this was a good way to give back.”

Launching this fall, the John J. and Kaja M. Savasta Endowed Scholarship Fund focuses on architecture students with demonstrated financial need who intend to study abroad. What is the outcome the Savastas hope for students who receive their scholarship?

“Enlightenment,” says John. “We want them to look at the architecture all around them and how the built environment interacts with nature’s environment. We want them to observe and photograph all that they encounter, then bring it all back and share it with their fellow students so that all can be enlightened.”

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class of 1962

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Alumni from 1962 Show They Really Have Class Of all the organizational allegiances people make throughout their lifetime, the graduating college class is one that perhaps outlasts all others. This past year, Wentworth’s Class of 1962 showed that they have not lost an iota of school spirit and loyalty, even 55 years after graduating. The beneficiaries of their class pride were Wentworth students, by way of the Wentworth Fund. The catalyst was a ’62 classmate who wishes to remain anonymous.

“My classmates and I have had many years in which to reap the benefits of our Wentworth education,” says the donor. “As a result, I feel we have a responsibility to give back, and to do so in a way that might inspire this year’s graduating class to do the same 55 years from now—or sooner.”

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The anonymous classmate’s strategy was simple, and the results sensational.

The donor extended a matching gift offer by which he would match dollar for dollar (up to $1,000 per gift) every contribution made by a member of the Class of 1962 between July 1, 2016, and June 30, 2017. Inspired by their classmate’s generosity and initiative, the 1962ers exceeded their gift goal of $100,000, generating a total of $169,000. This same donor also made a matching gift offer in fiscal year 2012 in celebration of their 50th class reunion.

To acknowledge the generosity of the Class of 1962, the information hub in the Flanagan Campus Center was named for the class and dedicated earlier this fall.

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Class of 1962 Donors Mr. Michael W. Baker, med ’62

Mr. Donald C. Henderson, Jr., che ’62

Mr. Douglas C. Ryder, Esq., aet ’62

Mr. Robert W. Basile*, aet ’62

Mr. Leonard J. Henry, med ’62

The Ryder Family Fund

Mr. Ralph M. Bell, Jr., mp ’62, p’88

Mr. Russell A. Hutchings, pet ’62

Mr. Patrick J. Saitta, aet ’62

Mr. John R. Benedict, bc ’62

Mr. David O. Irwin, am ’62

Mr. Norman A. Schneider, md ’62

Mr. Roger R. Bilodeau, aet ’62

Mr. Richard L. Janec, aet ’62

Mr. Edward A. Scholter, eep ’62

Mr. George H. Bodman, mep ’62

Mr. Raymond E. Johnson, am ’62

Mr. John J. Sheehan, md ’62

Mr. Stephen H. Bonfiglioli, aet ’62

Mr. David S. Krigman, md ’62

Mr. George E. Sherman, med ’62

Mr. Ralph E. Borghetti, eee ’62

Mr. Richard M. Kuchinsky*, AET ’62

Mr. Henry J. Sherowski, bc ’62

Mr. Ronald G. Britton, eee ’62

Mr. Joseph A. LaScola, mep ’62

Mr. Ronald P. Shurilla, mep ’62

Mr. John A. Buchanan, md ’62

Mr. Floyd A. Lawrence, aet ’62

Mr. Samuel Sicchio, Jr., che ’62

Mr. James A. Bungert, bc ’62

Mr. Robert D. Leiter, eee ’62

Mr. Clarkson R. Smith, mep ’62

Mr. Francis S. Cassidy, eee ’62

Mr. Richard I. Little, mep ’62

Mr. Gardner B. Stone, am ’62

Mr. Kenneth A. Castellucci, aet ’62

Mr. Kenneth Mackenzie III, pet ’62

Mr. Manuel J. Tavares, aet ’62

Dr. Donald L. Champagne, med ’62

Mr. Edward T. Mackey, eee ’62

Mr. Frank G. Thacher, aet ’62

Mr. William K. Chaplis, am ’62, ase ’64

Mr. John P. Mancuso, che ’62

Mr. Willard G. Tougas, s&de ’55, eee ’62

Mr. Paul C. Chrestensen, med ’62

Mr. Edmund A. Marukelli, Jr., Aet ’62

Mr. Allen A. Valli, Jr., am ’62

Mr. James D. Cossaboom, che ’62

Mr. John S. McGrath, che ’62

Mr. Peter W. Vanderpool, mep ’62

Mr. Kenneth R. Cutler, che ’62

Mr. Michael J. McTygue, aet ’62

Mr. John S. Wisniewski, aet ’62

Mr. David J. Diamond, eep ’62

Mr. Donald I. Meyer, bc ’62

Mr. John H. Woodward, bc ’62

Mr. George A. Dole, aet ’62

Mr. Alan H. Molin*, EEE ’62

Mr. William J. York*, Jr., PET ’62

Mr. R. Bruce Donovan, mp ’62

Mr. Dennis J. Moore, met ’62

Mr. John W. Draper, eee ’62

Mr. Warren P. Murphy, am ’62

Mr. Allan C. Ekstrom, eep ’62

Dr. Joseph Muscara, met ’62

Mr. S. Tracy Eliades, eee ’62

Mr. John W. Navickas, mp ’62

Mr. Roy A. Fairweather, bc ’62

Mr. James N. Orgettas, Sr., am ’62

Mr. Clement E. Farnham, med ’62

Mr. Joseph G. Orint, med ’62

Mr. John Fedor, Jr., mp ’62

Mr. Dwaine L. Overby, eee ’62

Mr. Michael S. Finnemore, che ’62, p’94

Mr. George C. Papaioannou, aet ’62

Mr. Frederick M. Forbes, che ’62

Mr. Kenneth P. Parsons, Jr., med ’62

Mr. Warren T. Foster, che ’62

Mr. William H. Perkins, am ’62

Mr. Peter M. Gamwell, eep ’62

Mr. Stephen J. Pflug, bc ’62

Mr. William J. Gedraitis, aet ’62

Mr. Richard W. Powell, md ’62

Mr. Paul M. Giacopassi, che ’62

Mr. Winship S. Reed III, med ’62

Mr. Richard M. Golembeski, met ’62

Mr. George M. Richardson, che ’62

Mr. James F. Grimes, eep ’62

Mr. Stephen D. Roach, med ’62

Mr. Francis J. Hainey, med ’62

Mr. William F. Rourke, eee ’62

Mr. William C. Hale, aet ’62

Mr. Kenneth W. Rydberg, che ’62

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1904 societ y

George V. Albert, Sr.*, ac ’46

David B. Fein, eee ’80, ee ’82

Charles T. Anderson*

William H. Flanagan, mc&td ’51, Hon. ’11, and Winifred G. Flanagan*

Anonymous Michael T. Anthony, iet ’82, ma ’84, Hon. ’15

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Edward C. Skerrett, aet ’59, and Joyce Skerrett* Everett W. Skinner, Jr., che ’64, pls ’05

Frederick M. Forbes, che ’62

Edward G. Smethurst, eee ’63

Edward T. Gallagher, md ’61

Sherman L. Ayers*, ec ’28

William F. Gilbert, Jr.*, ie ’51

John F. Smith, ie ’58, Hon. ’89, and Lillian P. Smith

Barbara A. Balboni, aet ’84, aec ’86, p’89

John B. Gray*, Hon. ’04

Charles G. Stacey, bc ’66

Robert W. Basile*, aet ’62

John A. Grimes, md ’61

George G. Swain, Jr.*, mc&td ’35

Louis C. Beggs, mc&td ’43, Hon. ’13

Martin D. Guyer, MEP ’64, Hon. ’12

Eugenia Sweeney*, Hon. ’09

George L. Bent, mw&tm ’51

Edward Z. Hawkes, ac ’53

Ella M. Taylor*

Ronald G. Betts Benjamin Blake*

J. Richard Hero, Jr., med ’64, and Jane C. Whitney

Virginia D. Thompson*

Robert A. Booker, bcs ’75

Todd A. Johnson, aet ’76

Phillip L. Tropeano*, s&emo ’42

Armand E. Bourgeois*, mc&td ’50, Hon. ’00

Robert A. Kilgore*, bc ’50

John F. Van Domelen, Hon. ’05, p’96

Nikolaos D. Kokolakis, iet ’81

Joseph T. Vercellone, aet ’60

Dorothy Bourget*

George L. Larned, Jr.*, che ’60

Richard L. Watts*, eee ’62

Robert W. Boyden, mc&td ’52, mc&td ’58, Hon. ’98, and Carol Boyden

Howard V. Levine, aia, aet ’72, ae ’74, Hon. ’06

Paul C. Wellington, s&de ’57 Elmer M. Wetmore, Jr., s&de ’49

Mary Z. Bryant

Constance Lee Lewis

Donald B. Wilson*, Hon. ’95

Reinhold A. Carlson, ec ’50

Stuart Locke, ec ’39

Michael F. Wojcik, mps ’75

Donald L. Champagne, med ’62

G. Raymond Luddy, mde ’66

Paul Cherkas*, ac&d ’42

Eugene A. McCalvey, mds ’72

Kenneth H. Clark*, ac ’58

John S. McGrath, che ’62

Kenneth R. Clarke, aet ’66

Robert W. Meeken, ac ’51

Robert W. Cookson*, mc&td ’57

John P. Meloni*, em ’77, ees ’78

William M. Coombs, pls, che ’62

Clifford A. Mohwinkel, Jr.*, eee ’61

Jack G. Corey, aet ’64

Harold P. Nelson, IE ’53

William G. Creelman, bc ’64

David E. Overberg, med ’63, p’99

Richard L. Cudmore, ame ’52

Sandra Pascal

Russell F. Decatur, ec ’51

Lawrence A. Perkins, eet ’64

Norman J. Deinha, eet ’68

Richard E. Portors, mp ’61, and Carol S. Portors

Ethel* and Vincent DeVito*, bc ’38, p’62, p’69

Susan E. Schur

John S. Ducat, mc&td ’51

William M. Scranton

Theodore W. Edwards, Jr., MEP ’64

Kenneth R. Shaw

A. Wentworth Erickson, Jr.*, Hon. ’86

Ernest E. Siegfriedt, Jr.*, pt ’57, Hon. ’02

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Arthur T. Thompson*, Hon. ’85

* deceased

planned giving

“ My education set me on a path that has lasted a lifetime. Wentworth has special meaning for me.”

— jack corey, aet ’64

The Path of a Lifetime Jack Corey, AET ’64, and his wife, Jean, have had their share of travel opportunities, particularly in retirement. But it was the work that Jack conducted during his postWentworth career that allowed thousands of others to travel the world by sea.

As chief design engineer at Morgan Yachts for 10 years before opening his own design office in the early 1980s, Corey created a multitude of boats including the Morgan 382 and the Morgan 33T. A native of St. Petersburg, Fla., Corey watched yachts sail near his home growing up. Wentworth would give him the tools to design them.

One of four children and the first in his family to graduate from college, Corey found Wentworth’s Boston location perfect for making connections, and the hands-on work in the lab spaces ideal for his learning style. After graduation, he spotted a job board advertising a sailboat company. They were looking for an engineer.

“My education set me on a path that has lasted a lifetime,” he says. “Wentworth has special meaning for me.”

For Jack and Jean, it is important to provide resources to the school and financial assistance for students. This strong commitment to student success led them to a charitable gift annuity, ensuring that they can contribute to Wentworth while also receiving income for life.

“We want Wentworth to remain small enough where individual students can have personal contact with teachers and others. But it also needs to be affordable, and so we’re hoping we can contribute to that aspect,” says Jean, who spent her career in education.

With their gift, the Coreys became members of the esteemed 1904 Society, composed of a group of donors who have included Wentworth in their estate plans.

Jack continues to sail and has owned the same boat for the last 43 years. He also volunteers for the local Meals on Wheels program in his hometown.

In 2014, Jack, once again residing in St. Petersburg, returned to Wentworth for the first time in 50 years as part of his Black and Gold ceremony.

“The people were so nice and I was floored by the new facilities, the progress that had been made,” Jack says. “We will continue to give annually and support future generations of students.”

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president’s circle

President’s Circle Spotlight: Leadership Gifts Have Broad Impacts While all gifts make a difference to Wentworth, it is often true that the bigger the gift, the bigger the impact. The President’s Circle honors and recognizes those leadership donors who have made commitments of at least $25,000 in a single year. These gifts can be restricted or unrestricted; in either case, donors can make an outsized impact on the Institute.

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Take Joseph F. Fallon, AET ’73, CE ’77, for example. Joe recently made a leadership gift that he directed towards cooperative education and career development programs. How the money was spent was left to Robbin Beauchamp, Wentworth’s director of Cooperative Education and Career Development. As she reports, the money went far.

“We are very excited that Joe decided to benefit our area with his generous gift,” says Robbin. “Our goal in allocating these funds was to provide increased access to opportunity for students who need the assistance.”

Gift funding Programs that will benefit from Joe’s gift include the Aspire program run in partnership with Massachusetts General Hospital that helps students with high cognitive autism spectrum disorder or related social profiles access co-ops.

“I am honored to be able to assist Wentworth students, and very proud of being a part of the advancement of career programs,” says Joe. “We also want to support students in attending national conferences produced by industry and professional associations related to their major, such as the Grace Hopper Celebration of Women in Computing conference,” Robbin says. “Students may simply attend to learn from and network with others, or they may go as a participant, presenting a poster.”

For more information on the President’s Circle, please contact: Paula Sakey Vice President for Institutional Advancement 617-989-4219 sakeyp@wit.edu

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President’s Circle 2017 arioch wentworth society lifetime gifts of $1 million+ Samuel Altschuler, Hon. ’08, P’84, and Nancy J. Altschuler, P’84 Sherman L. Ayers*, EC ’28, and Dorothy B. Ayers* Luther H. Blount*, MC&TD ’37, Hon. ’89 William H. Flanagan, MC&TD ’51, Hon. ’11, and Winifred G. Flanagan* Fournier Family Foundation, Inc. Alan P. Fournier, MDE ’81, MEC ’83, Hon. ’10, and Jennifer Fournier Mark Gelfand, Hon. ’13 William F. Gilbert*, Jr., IE ’51, and Richard Knudson GTE Corporation John A. Kydd*, Jr., PM& MD ’42, and Mildred A. Kydd*

watson society $100,000+ Lloyd A. Carney, EEE ’82, EE ’84, Hon. ’13, and Ana Abinader Lloyd Carney Foundation Joseph F. Fallon, AET ’73, CE ’77, Hon. ’17, P’16, and Susan G. Fallon, P’16^ Daniel T. Flatley, P’15, and Maureen Flatley, P’15^

Douglas C. Elder, AC ’58, Hon. ’02, and Elizabeth A. Elder^ Charles C. Ely Educational Trust Fund^ William H. Flanagan, MC &TD ’51, Hon. ’11, and Winifred G. Flanagan*^ Edward T. Gallagher, MD ’61 Gilbane Building Company^

Flatley Foundation

Paul A. Guarracino, MDE ’72, and Virginia S. Guarracino^

Alan P. Fournier, MDE ’81, MEC ’83, Hon. ’10, and Jennifer Fournier

Anil D. Jha, MET ’68, Hon. ’15, and Stefania Jha^

Fournier Family Foundation, Inc.

Richard H. Lufkin Memorial Fund, Bank of America, N.A., Trustee

Douglas D. Schumann, AM ’64, Hon. ’08, and Sandi Davies^ Myles E. Sweeney*, AC ’28, and Eugenia Sweeney*, Hon. ’09 William N. Whelan, EEP ’63, Hon. ’03, and Jean E. Whelan^

Richard H. Lufkin Memorial Fund, Bank of America, N.A., Trustee

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Leroy Olsen*

Samuel Altschuler, Hon. ’08, P’84, and Nancy J. Altschuler, P’84

James Menditto, AT ’65, ASE ’66, and Jane C. Menditto^ Clifford Anton Mohwinkel Jr. Estate Edward J. O’Leary, AC ’4 8, Hon. ’06, and Marie F. O’Leary*^ Keith J. Peden, Hon. ’09, and Melinda M. Peden^ Douglas C. Ryder, Esq., AET ’62, and Judith A. Ryder^

Douglas D. Schumann, Am ’64, Hon. ’08, and Sandi Davies

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John J. Savasta, AIA, BC ’64, and Kaja M. Savasta

John F. Smith, IE ’58, Hon. ’89, and Lillian P. Smith

David C. Blittersdorf, MDE ’77, Hon. ’14, and Debra L. Sachs^

William E. Schrafft and Bertha E. Schrafft Charitable Trust^

Sweeney Charitable Trust

BOND^

Myles E. Sweeney*, AC ’28, and Eugenia Sweeney*, Hon. ’09

George W. Chamillard, IE ’58, Hon. ’97, and Maureen Chamillard^

John F. Smith, IE ’58, Hon. ’89, and Lillian P. Smith^

Cherbec Advancement Foundation^

Turner Construction Company

Consigli Construction Company, Inc.

David M. Walsh, MP ’60, and Martha Walsh^

Jack G. Corey, AET ’64, and Jean Corey^

David Marshall Walsh Trust

Peter J. Davoren, CC ’76, Hon. ’15, and Stacey Farley

Paul C. Wellington, S & DE ’57^ Yawkey Foundation II

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DEAR ALUMNI AND FRIENDS, as a wentworth alumnus, it was a great honor to be named a Trustee in 2015, and it is a pleasure to chair the Board’s Development Committee. In this role, I have seen firsthand the transformational power of philanthropy. Gifts large and small, whether to the Wentworth Fund or to a specific initiative like our recent campaign for the Douglas D. Schumann Library & Learning Commons, all have a direct impact on our ability to educate the leaders of tomorrow.

One of the nicest things about my role at Wentworth is the opportunity to meet so many kind, generous, and passionate people, all of whom have a connection to this school that is meaningful to their lives. They are motivated to give back and to support our programs, and in doing so they enable many other people to build their own connections to Wentworth. It is a cycle of support that sustains us, and for which we are grateful.

We make things happen. Our faculty, students, and alumni are changing the world. But without your support, we couldn’t do what we do at the level that people have come to expect from Wentworth.

To all who contributed to Wentworth in the past year, please accept my gratitude. You are making a difference and we are proud to have your support. paul a. guarr acino

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Our Heartfelt Thanks to All Our Supporters Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this list. We apologize for any errors or omissions.

Please report any corrections to: dataupdate@wit.edu For a complete list of donors, please visit: www.wit.edu/wentworth-fund Crest Society: Donors to Wentworth become Crest Society members by making a gift three years in a row and each consecutive year thereafter.

individual donors

James Menditto, AT ’65, ASE ’66, and Jane C. Menditto^

Edward A. Bond, Jr., Hon. ’09, and Aletta B. Bond^

Clifford A. Mohwinkel*, Jr., EEE ’61

John E. Brooks, IE ’53, P’90, and Jean A. Brooks, P’90^

Edward J. O’Leary, AC ’4 8, Hon. ’06, and Marie F. O’Leary*^

Jerome H. Casey and Donna V. Casey^

Keith J. Peden, Hon. ’09, and Melinda M. Peden^

Donald L. Champagne, MED ’62, and Mabel Champagne

Daniel T. Flatley, P’15, and Maureen Flatley, P’15^

Douglas C. Ryder, Esq., AET ’62, and Judith A. Ryder^

Ronald N. Champagne, EET ’65, and Sheila M. Champagne

Alan P. Fournier, MDE ’81, MEC ’83, Hon. ’10, and Jennifer Fournier

John J. Savasta, AIA, BC ’64, and Kaja M. Savasta

Belden H. Daniels and Pamela K. Daniels

Douglas D. Schumann, Am ’64, Hon. ’08, and Sandi Davies^

John F. Smith, IE ’58, Hon. ’89, and Lillian P. Smith^

Mark Gelfand, Hon. ’13^

Myles E. Sweeney*, AC ’28, and Eugenia Sweeney*, Hon. ’09

David M. Walsh, MP ’60, and Martha Walsh^

William N. Whelan, EEP ’63, Hon. ’03, and Jean E. Whelan^

John A. Grimes, MD ’61, and Marianna Grimes^

Paul C. Wellington, S& DE ’57^

Daniel M. Holzer, BELM ’09^

Robert M. Weyerhaeuser, EEE ’78^

Gregory B. Janey, ARS ’82, BCM ’04, Hon. ’17^

Watson Society Gifts of $100,000+ Lloyd A. Carney, EEE ’82, EE ’84, Hon. ’13, and Ana Abinader Joseph F. Fallon, AET ’73, CE ’77, Hon. ’17, P’16, and Susan G. Fallon, P’16^

President’s Circle Gifts of $25,000–$99,999 Samuel Altschuler, Hon. ’08, P’84, and Nancy J. Altschuler, P’84 David C. Blittersdorf, MDE ’77, Hon. ’14, and Debra L. Sachs^ George W. Chamillard, IE ’58, Hon. ’97, and Maureen Chamillard^

Beatty Society Gifts of $10,000–$24,999

Robert Green and Kelly Green

Douglas J. Karam, BCS ’79, BU ’83, and Jean O. Karam^

Kenneth G. Bacheller*^

Christine Keville, Hon. ’16, and Martin McCormack^

Robert W. Basile*, AET ’62, and Paula K. Basile

Stuart Locke, EC ’39, and Elizabeth Locke*

Louis C. Beggs, MC&TD ’43, Hon. ’13, and Emily Beggs^

Michael Masterson and Suzanne Masterson^

Jack G. Corey, AET ’64, and Jean Corey^ Peter J. Davoren, CC ’76, Hon. ’15, and Stacey Farley Douglas C. Elder, AC ’58, Hon. ’02, and Elizabeth A. Elder^ William H. Flanagan, MC&TD ’51, Hon. ’11, and Winifred G. Flanagan*^ Edward T. Gallagher, MD ’61 Paul A. Guarracino, MDE ’72, and Virginia S. Guarracino^ Anil D. Jha, MET ’68, Hon. ’15, and Stefania Jha^

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Mark Denman, BCC ’89^ Scott M. Epstein, MDS ’78, and Karen Bressler John Grady, BC ’60, and Noreen Grady^ Bob Grant, CHE ’65, and Charlene Grant^ Gary C. Johnson, AIA, AET ’72, and Kathleen M. Johnson^ David E. Kempskie, MEC ’94, and Michele Kempskie^

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Gary J. Miller, AET ’77, and Susan A. Miller^

Stephen F. Fusi, MDE ’72, ME ’74, and Mindy Pollack-Fusi^

Kenneth D. Roberts, P’86, and Caroline D. Roberts*, P’86^

Clarke C. Nickerson, MDE ’72, MA ’74^

Martin D. Guyer, MEP ’64, Hon. ’12, and Kimberly J. Guyer^

Michael V. Santora, BAET ’05^

Zorica Panti´c, P’12^

Phillip R. Hooper, S & DE ’58, Hon. ’10, and Sally L. Hooper^

Family & Friends of Mike Piccarini, AET ’97, AEC ’98^

Richard D. Sheridan, Sr., S & DE ’55, P’77, and Margaret (Peggy) H. Sheridan*, P’77^

John S. Konopka, BC ’67, and Sandra L. Konopka^ Abdulrahman Kreidieh, P’18, and Sawsan Kreidieh, P’18 Chi C. Lau, EEE ’67, and Toy S. Lau^ Frederick C. MacNeil and Kathleen MacNeil, AET ’81, AE ’83^

Ryan E. Hutchins, CMT ’96, CMC ’98, and Allison Hutchins^

Lawrence C. Smith, EEE ’64

Kenneth Isaacs and Melinda R. Isaacs^

Williston Society Gifts of $2,500–$4,999

Susan E. Schur

Chris Janson, EEE ’85, EEW ’87^

Michael F. Wojcik, MPS ’75^

Lawrence LaFreniere and Lisa LaFreniere^

Faisal Al-Shawaf, AEC ’94, BCS ’95^

Jack Pini and Barbara Pini^

Michael D. Binette, AET ’81, AEC ’86, and Barbara Binette^

Ronald Ritucci, P’14, and Valerie B. Ritucci, P’14^ Douglas C. Shepherd, EEE ’60^ Lawrence Sorgi, EET ’73, and Elizabeth Sorgi

Frederick F. Raymond, Jr., EEE ’84, EEC ’86, and Jean M. Raymond^

Ben O. Miley, BIND ’08^ William H. Perkins, Am ’62^

Dobbs Society Gifts of $5,000–$9,999

John M. Lynch, CET ’80, CE ’83, and Anne M. Lynch^

David K. Aberizk, P.E., ASE ’67, and Debra A. Aberizk

Ivana Magovčević-Liebisch, Ph.D., J.D., and Lars Liebisch^

Robert W. Boyden, MC&TD ’52, MC&TD ’58, Hon. ’98, and Carol A. Boyden^

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Robert C. Murray and Amy Murray^

Donald F. Bracken, Jr., CET ’83, CE ’84, and Joanne Bracken

Charles G. Stacey, BC ’66, and Gail Stacey^

Anthony Phillips, P’17, and Gillian Phillips, P’17^

Steve Carbonneau, AET ’80, BAET ’82, and Michelle J. Carbonneau, AET ’81, MA ’83^

Robert Totino and Rosemarie D. Totino^

Jack Blaisdell, MDE ’70, MET ’72, and Kathy J. Blaisdell^ Alexander Bunar, Jr., AC ’55, AC ’57, and Nancy L. Bunar^ John Cannistraro, Jr.

Sylvia T. Price, MAC ’89, and David M. Price^

Ralph C. Castagna, BCS ’81, BU ’83^

Ernest A. Rhodes, EEE ’59, and Sue L. Rhodes^

Matthew W. Coutu, CT ’87, P’20 John DeLuca, IE ’58, and Ruth A. DeLuca^ Michael Frontino, ASE ’67, P’11, and Kathleen M. Frontino, P’11^

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Rose Conti, BCN, ABC ’09, BCM ’12, and Ronald J. Conti^ Glenn A. Cort, LEED AP William G. Creelman, BC ’64, and Margo Creelman^ Edward J. Crowley*, EEP ’59, and Mary F. Crowley^ John J. Curtis, BCS ’86, and Christina Curtis^

David W. Tucker, MDE ’84, MEC ’86, and Natalie L. Tucker David A. Wahlstrom, AET ’80, P’15, and Kathleen Wahlstrom, AET ’78, AEC ’80, P’15^ Harry D. Wight, BC ’67, AET ’68, and Sue Hawkes Irwin M. Yanowitz, AET ’76, and Ellen R. Yanowitz

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Founders Society Gifts of $1,000–$2,499

Michael L. Cerullo, EEE ’69, and Theresa Cerullo^

Jocelyn Frederick and Thomas J. Frederick

Peter Jenness, III, MD ’64, and Cornelia P. Jenness^

George Abe and Bettina D. Abe^

Robert A. Chagnon, P.E., MC&TD ’57, and Virginia Chagnon^

Fatma H. Galadari, P’10, and Mahmoud R. Baniabbasi, P’10^

Sharon Jozokos, AET ’92, CMC ’93, and Timothy Jozokos^

Stephen G. Geane, P’20, and Jeanne L. Boyce, P’20

Michael P. Kearns, AET ’87, CMC ’89, P’17, and Susan M. Kearns, P’17^

Michael T. Anthony, IET ’82, MA ’84, Hon. ’15, and Kathleen Anthony^

Jude D. Charpentier, BCS ’69, and Patricia Charpentier*

Roland Ares*, S& DE ’55, and Mary C. Ares^

Paul C. Chrestensen, MED ’62, and Martha J. Chrestensen^

Barbara A. Balboni, AET ’84, AEC ’86, P’89

James S. Cook, Jr., P’16, and Susan F. Cook, P’16^

Gary S. Keith, MPE ’78, ME ’80, P’11, and Candice S. Keith, P’11^

Martin E. Barnes, III, AET ’73, and Lynne A. Barnes, III

Wayne J. Griffin

Michael J. Corbett and Barbara M. Corbett

John D. Kelleher, AET ’61, and Mary Anne Kelleher^

Jacob K. Baron, MEC ’98, and Catherine T. Baron^

Craig A. Hallstrom, EET ’81, and Kathleen Hallstrom

Clement G. Couchon, EEP ’59, and Judith A. Couchon*^

Edmund L. Kelley, EEE ’63, and Janice H. Kelley^

Andrew J. Barresi, CET ’85, CEC ’87, and Peggie Barresi

Thomas J. Hamill, BCS ’90, CMC ’91, and Erin Hamill

Emily Cring, BINT ’08^ William P. Crowley, BC ’57^

Edward Z. Hawkes, AC ’53, and Janice Hawkes

Kevin M. Kidd and Catherine Kidd^

Joseph B. Cuddy, EEW ’89, and Candia Cuddy^

J. R. Hero, Jr., MED ’64, and Jane C. Whitney^

Edward T. Kirkpatrick*, Hon. ’90, and Barbara J. Kirkpatrick^

Joseph H. Curran, AET ’88, AEC ’90^

Thomas G. Holt, P’19, and Myra Holt, P’19

Daniel L. Kissam, BCOS ’01^

Sava Cvek and Branka Cvek, Hon. ’11

Russell A. Hutchings, PET ’62, and Donna L. Hutchings^

Marc Daigle, AET ’80

Amy Intille and Stephen Intille^

Eric C. Beauvais, EEC ’93, and Cissy M. Coy-Beauvais^ A. D. Behler, MC&TD ’49, and Mary G. Behler^ Alfred P. Bergin, BCTN ’97, and Ashley S. Bergin George H. Bodman, MEP ’62, and Janet M. Bodman^ Andrew Bonfatti, BCC ’89, and Melissa M. Bonfatti, P’19 Christopher T. Bortlik, CSS ’94, CSC ’96, and Marisa Bortlik^ Paul A. Britton, Jr., BCOT ’11^ Connie A. Brown, MPE ’66 John A. Buchanan, MD ’62, and Judith A. Buchanan*^ Patricia Butler, P’90, and Thomas N. Butler, P’90 Gerald M. Campbell, IE ’57, and Lois A. Campbell^ Kenneth A. Castellucci, AET ’62

John R. Ghublikian, Jr., and Maureen A. Ghublikian^ Henry A. Gibson, S& EMO ’40, and Marie C. Gibson^

Maria J. Kehn, BCSS ’01, and Thomas R. Kehn

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David W. Kruger, Hon. ’04, and Jean L. Kruger^ Richard M. Kuchinsky*, AET ’62, and Lorraine Kuchinsky

Robert DiMeo, EEE ’66, and Carol A. DiMeo Maureen Dischino and Nicholas P. Dischino^ Charles F. Doherty, Jr., MDS ’76, ME ’78^ Frederick F. Driscoll and Jean Driscoll^ Denis M. Dubois, AET ’69, and Dorothy D. Dubois^ Theodore W. Edwards, Jr., MEP ’64, and Ann R. Edwards^ Russell B. Emerson, MC&TD ’57, and Barbara R. Emerson Emily Erickson Anonymous

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Daniel P. Lanneville, BCS ’95, CMC ’97, and Sharon D. Brown, IDS ’98, BINT ’99

John M. Milone, Jr., CHE ’71, AE ’74, P’11, and Sheila Fiordelisi, P’11

Kevin W. Quinn, BCS ’74, CE ’76, and Helene Quinn^

Edward L. Montesi, BC ’60^

W. B. Leslie, IEC ’58, and Mary F. Leslie^

David C. Mores, EEE ’64^

Robert Ratcliffe, AET ’79, AE ’83, and Diane Ratcliffe

Warren P. Murphy, Am ’62, and Margaret R. Murphy

Allan G. Rodgers, EE ’67, and Margaret “Peg” Rodgers^

Harold E. Nash, III, AET ’73, and Nancy Nash^

Paula Sakey and Robert Sakey^

Howard V. Levine, AIA, AET ’72, AE ’74, Hon. ’06, and Beverly J. Levine^ John M. Looney, P.E., CHE ’61, and Catherine M. Looney^ G. R. Luddy, MDE ’66, and Barbara L. Luddy^ Roger C. Lummus, Jr., MW&TM ’54, and Gloria Lummus^ 18

Sean M. Manning, P’18, and Shawna W. Manning, P’18 Kevin P. McDonough, ATS ’69, and Patricia J. McDonough^ John S. McGrath, CHE ’62^ Delmar A. Milne, S& DE ’57, and Jane C. Milne^

Joseph P. Neville, P.E. Lawrence A. Perkins, EET ’64^ Jeffrey J. Phillips, CSW ’85, and M. E. Phillips The Piccarini /Smith Family Mark S. Plummer, BC ’66, and Sheryl C. Plummer Philip J. Poinelli, AIA, AET ’71, and Anne Poinelli Richard E. Portors, MP ’61, and Carol S. Portors^ Roger D. Pritzker

institutional donors Watson Society Gifts of $100,000+ Lloyd Carney Foundation Flatley Foundation Fournier Family Foundation, Inc.

Christopher P. Scarvalas, P’02, and Marilyn Scarvalas, P’02

President’s Circle Gifts of $25,000–$99,999

Harry J. Schaller, MP ’66, and Eleanor K. Schaller^

BOND^

Scott L. Seaver, AET ’83, AEW ’86, and Maria Seaver John J. Sheehan, MD ’62 Samuel Sicchio, Jr., CHE ’62^ Robert C. Simonds, CET ’79, CE ’81, and Leslie J. Cottrell-Simonds Al Spagnolo, AET ’70 Ann Devarennes, P’17, and Anthony Sposato, P’17^ David W. Stirling, AIA, AET ’68, and Fenton M. Nelson^ Gardner B. Stone, Am ’62 Bernard M. Szwarc, EEE ’65^ John J. Tabbutt, ASE ’67, and Lori Tabbutt^

Cherbec Advancement Foundation^ Consigli Construction Company, Inc. Charles C. Ely Educational Trust Fund^ Gilbane Building Company^ Richard H. Lufkin Memorial Fund, Bank of America, N.A., Trustee Clifford Anton Mohwinkel Jr. Estate William E. Schrafft and Bertha E. Schrafft Charitable Trust^ Turner Construction Company David Marshall Walsh Trust Yawkey Foundation II

Dino Vlahakis, AME ’54^ George E. Waterhouse, MDS ’72, and Joan L. Waterhouse^ Carole C. Wedge, FAIA, LEED AP, Hon. ’04, and Jerry Wedge^ Annamaria Wenner^ Richard E. Zarlenga, Am ’58, and Ann M. Zarlenga^ Jonathan J. Zucchi, EES ’70, EEE ’71, and Elizabeth J. Zucchi

Beatty Society Gifts of $10,000–$24,999 Kenneth G. Bacheller Charitable Foundation^ Estate of Robert W. Basile Bond Brothers Foundation^ Edward A. Bond Foundation^ The Boston Foundation Citizens Commercial Banking^ Commodore Builders^ Dirlam Family Charitable Trust Alice W. Dorr Foundation General Electric Company

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Columbia Construction Company^

Founders Society Gifts of $1,000–$2,499

Curtis Construction Company, Inc.^

3 Phase Elevator Corporation

Dacon Corporation^

AIR Worldwide

Eastern Bank Charitable Foundation

Barletta Engineering Corp.

Acme Building Services, Inc.^

A. Donald and Mary G. Behler Foundation^

James W. & Margaret A. Ingraham Charitable Fund^

Electric Supply Center^ Fallon Company LLC

George H. Bodman, Inc.^

Integrated Consultants, Inc.

Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC

J. & M. Brown Company, Inc.^

GZA GeoEnvironmental, Inc.

Lee Kennedy Company, Inc.

Hensel Phelps Construction^

Holzer Family Foundation^

Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust, Inc.

Robert Green Realty LLC John A. Grimes Revocable Trust

Janey Construction Management & Consulting, Inc.^ Keville Enterprises, Inc.^ KVAssociates, Inc.^

NELCO^ Performance Air Conditioning, Inc.^

National Electrical Contractors Association, Greater Boston Chapter^

Simpson Gumpertz & Heger, Inc.

Schneider Electric

TD Charitable Foundation

Edwin S. Webster Foundation^

UG2

Skanska USA^

American Foundry Society, New England Chapter Bowdoin Construction Corporation J. C. Cannistraro, LLC^ Chapman Construction / Design^

iRobot

Casella Waste Systems, Inc.^

Manganaro Northeast, LLC

Jay Cashman, Inc.

Ben Miley, Miley Foundation^

Century Drywall, Inc.

A. Murphy Electrical

CME Architects, Inc.^

New England Mechanical Contractors Association

Commonwealth Building, Inc.

Pepsi Bottling Group, Inc.^

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Cramer Levine & Company, Architects, P. C.^

Prime Buchholz & Associates, Inc.^

Cranshaw Construction^

Pro Con, Inc.^

Elaine Construction

Raytheon^

Erland Construction, Inc.^

Rebars & Mesh, Inc.^

Event Strategy Group

Reilly Electrical Contractors, Inc.

C. E. Floyd Company, Inc.^

Sasaki Associates, Inc.

American Contractors Corporation

Wayne J. Griffin Electric, Inc.

Saudi Consulting Services

Harlan Electric

STV/ DPM

Architectural Team, Inc.

Suffolk Construction Company, Inc.^

Russ Hutchings Associates, Inc.^

Zero Gravity Basketball, LLC Dobbs Society Gifts of $5,000–$9,999

Hoop School, LLC^

Cambridge Seven Associates, Inc.^

Williston Society Gifts of $2,500–$4,999 Advanced Educational Technologies, LLC^ Aetna Fire Alarm Service Company, Inc.^

Delphi Construction, Inc.

Furnessville Foundation

Chartwells Corporation^

Arizona Construction Equipment, Inc.

Teradyne, Inc.

Commander Contracting Inc.

Boston Properties, Inc.^

Icon Architecture, Inc.

Triumph Modular

Crown Architecture & Consulting, D. P. C.^

David A. Bosworth Company Inc.

Ingersoll-Rand Company

Uno Restaurants, LLC^

Intel Corporation

CyberArk Software

Buston Attitude, Inc.^

Wentworth Alumni Association^

International Etching, Inc.

DELLBROOK | JKS

J. Calnan & Associates, Inc.^

FM Global^

Central Ceilings, Inc.^

Thomas G. Gallagher, Inc.^

Collegiate Press

GE Foundation^

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Wentworth Retirees Association Worksmart Systems Incorporated

IBM

J. M. Electrical Company^ Kaloutas Painting Lenovo

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Limbach Company, LLC

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gifts in kind

Luddy Family 2008 Charitable Lead Annuity Trust^

Charles F. Angell*

Ackles Steel & Iron Co., Inc.

Spagnolo Gisness & Associates, Inc.

Roland Ares*, S& DE ’55

L. C. Anderson, Inc.

Stantec

Macomber Cryogenics, Inc.

Atlantic Management Corporation

Strategic Workspaces

Mannington Commercial

Richard C. Barbieri*, EE ’67, EES ’70

MathWorks^

Philip J. Brooks*, AET ’88, AEC ’90

Bay State Industrial Welding

Suffolk Construction Company, Inc.^

Millwork One, Inc.^

Doris A. Chamberland*

Boston Fire Sprinkler

Tech Mechanical Systems, Inc.

W. T. Rich Company, Inc.

Robert A. Culver*, IE ’51

Timberline Construction^

A. J. Roberto Mechanical Company

William T. Farrar*, CC ’77

Business Interiors Floor Covering J. Calnan & Associates, Inc.^

R. G. Vanderweil Engineers, LLP WB Engineering

The Ryder Family Fund

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Harvey S. Goodwin*, Sr., BCS ’69, AET ’70, P’03

S & F Concrete Contractors, Inc.^

Gerald S. Gray*, EI& M ’35

Matthew C. Carlton, AET ’98, BAET ’01, and Lisa Carlton

Ernest N. Hall*, BC ’40, P’74

Compass Project Management

Sagamore Plumbing & Heating, Inc.

Albert W. Hirsch*, MC&TD ’40

Rose Conti, BCN, ABC ’09, BCM ’12, and Ronald J. Conti^

SCA Development International, Inc.

Richard M. Kuchinsky*, AET ’62

Seaver Construction Inc. Shawmut Design & Construction^

Edward I. Karpinski*, MW&TM ’49 Sidney R. Lewis*, FM& O ’27 Alphonse J. Luinis*, AC ’52 Christine Meeken

Shepley Bulfinch^

Alan H. Molin*, EEE ’62

South Coast Improvement Company

G. K . Nylin*, AME ’55

Strategic Workspaces Sullivan & McLaughlin Companies, Inc. Superior Nut Company, Inc.^ Sweeney Drywall Finishes Corporation

Sean K. Paradis*, BSA ’13, MARC ’14 Janice Pavao* Thomas J. Penney*, Jr., BSME ’17 Michael R. Piccarini*, AET ’97, AEC ’98 Michael J. Quinn*, AET ’79, AE ’81

Trapani Associates & Architects

Casey E. Shade*, BCMT ’12

TRC Companies, Inc.

Anthony E. Sposato*, BSA ’17

TRIA, Inc.

William J. York*, Jr., PET ’62

Richard J. Shaw*, PM& MD ’42

Turnkey Lumber R. G. Vanderweil Engineers, LLP Verizon Foundation^ Walsh Brothers Zone Mechanical, Inc.^

United Civil, Inc.

Wentworth Institute of Technology Zone Mechanical, Inc.^

Cushman & Wakefield Inc. C. E. Floyd Company, Inc.^ Fort Point Project Management Gaston Electrical Co., Inc. Illuminate Interstate Electrical Services Corp.

K & K Acoustical Ceilings, Inc. Kaloutas Painting Legacy Fire Protection, Inc. LiYeah Commune Frederick C. MacNeil and Kathleen MacNeil, AET ’81, AE ’83^ NELSON Noonan Brothers Painting Packard Design Peak Mechanical Services Perkins + Will^ Pine Hills Club House RDK Engineers Rivers Electrical Corporation Salem Glass Company Sasaki Associates, Inc.

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No Matter How You Slice It, Pi Day Was a Success

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The mathematical symbol pi (π), expressed numerically as 3.14159 (etc.), came to the fore on March 14 (3.14), 2017,

thanks to the collective effort of the wentworth community, we were able to unlock a $31,400 challenge gift from a generous, anonymous donor. here are the total results from the day:

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students, faculty, staff, parents, and friends partici­pated in the Institute’s first-ever community-wide #YourPieceOfThePi Day of Giving. Thanks in part to Winter Storm Stella, which closed campus and dumped more than six inches of snow in Boston and much higher totals elsewhere in the Northeast, the entire Wentworth community joined together and exceeded the goal of 314 individual donors in 24 hours.

“Although our location changed from on-campus

$126,756.40 raised

to online, we did what we do best at Wentworth to make our inaugural day of giving a success: we

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collaborated,” says Katie DePrimo, associate director of annual giving. “Faculty and staff, along with members of the Leopard PACK, a group of alumni volunteers, took to social media with the hashtag #YourPieceOfThePi. They shared their

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personal stories for giving and encouraged others to give. The power of social media was amazing; we had more impressions in one day than we typically

total number of donors

have in one month.”

“It was really great to see the whole community come together with such spirit and generosity, especially on a snow day,” says Katie.

Next year’s #YourPieceOfThePi event will take place on Wednesday, March 14, 2018. Whether sun or snow, we have faith that the Wentworth community will stand up and be counted like they did on this very successful inaugural day of giving. Thanks to all who participated.

Student Donors

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Wentworth Employee Donors

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New Virtual Design Lab Will Unleash Students’ Creativity 22

To be successful, every student must have access to the tools of their trade. These days, those tools advance rapidly, especially leading-edge technologies that offer important new efficiencies and capabilities.

This is true of all the professional disciplines that are taught at Wentworth. Starting next year, the Bond Virtual Design and Construction Lab will provide a suite of advanced technol­ogies that will enable students from all colleges within Wentworth to complete innovative projects and obtain the skills needed to succeed in their careers.

The lab is made possible by a generous gift from Ed Bond, Jr., chairman and CEO of Bond Brothers, a Bostonbased construction and contracting firm. The company has been affiliated with Wentworth since the 1950s, and nearly one-third of Bond’s senior management, project management, and field staff are Wentworth alumni.

“I know firsthand how valuable such technologies as laser scanning and building information modeling (BIM) are in today’s work environment,” says Ed.

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“Wentworth students have the knowledge; my hope is that this lab will provide opportunities for them to explore new ideas and develop innovative design concepts as part of multidisciplinary teams.”

it’s important to note that the lab is for all Wentworth students.

“Collaboration is the main idea with this project, and the lab will help instill the spirit of teamwork in our students while they’re still in school,” says Scott.

“As graduates, they will have to work in multidisciplinary teams in their careers, and the lab is one way they can gain the hands-on experience they need.”

The lab utilizes several innovative tech and design features, including: → Revit, a BIM application that allows

students to virtually and collab­o­ ratively plan, design, and visualize buildings and infrastructure → Naviswork, a software program

that allows users to navigate around digital 3D models in real time → Sage, a cost-estimating program →

Primavera, a scheduling application

→ An assortment of hardware including

State-of-the-art gear will give form to imagination Equipped with advanced software and other powerful equipment, the Bond Virtual Design and Construction Lab will offer students a unique ability to learn and master the tools while applying their imaginations to create bold new designs.

Scott Sumner, chair of the Depart­ ment of Construction Management, specified the gear that will be imple­ mented in the lab; the lab itself will be overseen by Mike D’Agostino, the department’s lab technician. However,

three large-screen monitors, two whiteboards with high-definition projectors, and a computer so students can easily share visual information with team members and other groups “Wentworth students have a natural enthusiasm, sincere work ethic, and fantastic immersion in experiential learning,” says Ed. “This lab will boost their capabilities, outfitting them with the tools, technology, and collaborative framework to be the best in their field.”

corpor ation list

Wentworth Institute of Technology Corporation 2016–20 trustees

corporators

Daniel (Dan) M. Holzer, BELM ’09

trustees emeriti

Chair P. Michael Masterson

Jeffrey Altschuler ’84

Phillip R. Hooper ’58, Hon. ’10

Nicholas Bachynski

Michael T. Anthony ’82, ’84, Hon. ’15

Gary C. Johnson, AIA, ’72

Edward A. Bond, Jr., Hon. ’09

Sharon Jozokos, LEED AP, ’92, ’93

Vice Chair Keith J. Peden, Hon. ’09

Jacob K. Baron, Esq., ’98

Treasurer Jerome H. Casey

Michael Kearns ’87, ’89

Robert W. Boyden ’52, ’58, Hon. ’98

Edward A. Bond, Jr., FSMPS, FCMAA, LEED AP, Hon. ’09

John D. Kelleher ’61

Kenneth L. Carr, Hon. ’92

Secretary Gregory B. Janey ’04

Robert W. Boyden ’52, ’58, Hon. ’98

David W. Kruger, Hon. ’04

George W. Chamillard ’58, Hon. ’97

President Zorica Pantić, EE, Ph.D. President, Wentworth Institute of Technology

Gerald M. Campbell ’57 John C. Cannistraro, Jr.

George A. Abe

George W. Chamillard ’58, Hon. ’97

Mark Bamforth John W. Blaisdell ’70, ’72 David C. Blittersdorf ’77, Hon. ’14 Peter J. Davoren ’76, Hon. ’15 Daniel T. Flatley Stephen F. Fusi, CFA, CFP, ’72, ’74 Paul A. Guarracino ’72 Ryan E. Hutchins ’96, ’98 Kenneth Isaacs Anil Jha ’68, Hon. ’15 Douglas J. Karam ’79, ’83 Christine Keville Lawrence LaFreniere John M. Lynch ’80, ’83 Ivana Magovčević-Liebisch, Ph.D., J.D. Gary J. Miller ’77

Lloyd Carney ’82, ’84, Hon. ’13

Thomas Comeau ’90 Rosemarie A. Conti ’09, ’12 Michael J. Corbett William G. Creelman ’64 John J. Curtis ’86 Norman Deinha ’68 Dana A. DeMatteo ’83, ’85 Mark Denman ’89 Paul E. Doherty Terence G. Dougherty ’78, ’80

Daniel P. Lanneville, LEED AP, ’95, ’97

Phillip R. Hooper ’58, Hon. ’10

Daniel G. Larson ’60

David W. Kruger, Hon. ’04

W. Boyd Leslie ’58

Eric M. Levi, Hon. ’96

Howard V. Levine, AIA, ’72, ’74, Hon. ’06

Douglas D. Schumann ’64, Hon. ’08

Kathleen C. MacNeil ’83

Richard D. Sheridan, Sr., ’55

Michael Maltzan, FAIA, Hon. ’10

C. Thomas Swaim, Esq.

Irene F. McSweeney ’83, ’85, ’88

Sinclair Weeks, Jr., Hon. ’86

John M. Milone, P.E., ’71, ’74

William N. Whelan ’63, Hon. ’03

Clarke Casey Nickerson ’72, ’74 Michael J. O’Dowd ’87, ’89 Edward J. O’Leary ’4 8, Hon. ’06 David B. Perini, Hon. ’07 Janice E. Piccarini Donald E. Pogorzelski, Hon. ’06

Scott Epstein, MDS ’78

Frederick F. “Fred” Raymond, Jr., EEC ’86

William H. Flanagan ’51, Hon. ’11

Ronald P. Ritucci, D.M.D.

Jocelyn Lum Frederick

Kenneth D. Roberts

John R. Ghublikian, Jr.

Michael Santora ’05

Martin D. Guyer, CLU, ’64 , Hon. ’12

Richard D. Sheridan, Sr., ’55

Thomas J. Hamill, CMC ’91

John “Jack” F. Smith ’58, Hon. ’89

Robert C. Murray

Al Spagnolo, AIA, ’70

Candace Naste ’07, ’10 John Pini

Carole C. Wedge, FAIA, LEED AP, Hon. ’04

Sylvia T. Price ’89

Sinclair Weeks, Jr., Hon. ’86

Michele A. Whitham, Esq.

Paul W. Weiss ’85, ’87, ’88

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Summary of Financial Results Unaudited

Revenues

2017

2016

2015

$131,988,120

$129,655,228

$123,261,771

33,071,702

31,946,732

31,469,870

Gifts and bequests

1,507,660

1,431,640

1,233,536

Other income

1,605,086

2,300,999

1,125,491

Investment income used for operations

1,494,348

4,317,022

4,106,793

169,666,916

169,651,621

161,197,461

Education and general

110,724,516

109,360,857

101,784,085

Auxiliary expenditures

5,435,886

5,120,720

5,007,941

Student aid

46,417,583

46,766,690

44,433,301

162,577,985

161,248,267

151,225,327

7,088,931

8,403,354

9,972,134

1,712,597

3,773,069

9,251,411

Endowment and investment gain (loss)

15,887,602

(11,499,211)

(5,477,016)

nonoperating subtotal

17,600,199

(7,726,142)

3,774,395

Beginning of year

189,964,128

189,286,916

175,540,387

End of year

214,653,258

189,964,128

189,286,916

$94,092,355

$84,112,837

$89,739,718

Student tuition and fees Auxiliary enterprises revenue

total operating revenues

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Expenses

total operating expenses operating subtotal Gifts

Net Assets

endowment

wentworth president’s report fiscal year 2017

wentworth institute of technology leadership Zorica Pantić, E.E., Ph.D. President Keiko Broomhead, Ed.D. Vice President for Enrollment Management Margaret Card, M.B.A. Interim Vice President for Human Resources Amy Intille, J.D. Vice President of Executive Affairs

Coming in 2019: A New Chapter for Wentworth Academics A $55-million academic building in the heart of the Wentworth campus focused on engineering, innovation, and sciences—the Institute’s first new academic facility in 45 years—is now under construction, and will open in 2019.

The new building is the next step in Wentworth’s evolution— a bold representation of the Institute’s growth, and of its vision for the future.

We invite you to join us as we embark on this exciting new chapter in Wentworth’s history. For more information, contact Paula Sakey, vice president for institutional advancement, at sakeyp@wit.edu or 617-989-4219.

Eric Overström, Ph.D. Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost Paula Sakey, B.S. Vice President for Institutional Advancement Bob Totino, M.B.A. Vice President for Finance Les Vaughan, M.B.A. Interim Vice President for Technology Services and Chief Information Officer David Wahlstrom, AET ’80, M.M. Vice President for Business Annamaria Wenner, M.S. Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students

Editor: Caleb Cochran Design: Stoltze Design Writing: Libretto, Greg Abazorius Photography: Greg Abazorius, Kathleen Dooher, Heratch Ekmekjian, Tony Rinaldo, Joshua Touster

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