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inside this issue: “Catch up with” two of Bryant’s newest NAC members

50th Reunion recap

More alumni return to Bryant in “Campus visits made personal”

4 the Women’s Center to be named after pioneering Bryant administrator 7 lucille (Gotsell) Killiany ’46

is “key” to Bryant’s success

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alex macKenzie ’10 and Shannon Dunnigan ’93, ’97 mBa

2 new programs for alumni and students

the alumni leadership Weekend celebrates five years!2011 theme: Start-up Solutions for entrepreneurial-minded alumni

looking to network with Bryant alumni and faculty while gain-ing valuable advice on starting

your own business? Then plan to attend Bryant’s 5th Annual Alumni Leadership Weekend, March 25-26, 2011.

On Friday, March 25, alumni entre-preneurs will gather for a kickoff lun-cheon to celebrate the success of the first Alumni New Venture Competition. More than 15 alumni submitted business plans for this inaugural contest, and six finalist teams will make their pitches to a panel of alumni judges. The day culminates with a dinner honoring the 2011 Alumni Achievement Award recipients, where the winner of the $10,000 first prize in the New Venture Competition will also be announced.

This alumni-oriented weekend con-tinues Saturday with interactive panels and workshops. Just a few being offered: What are the essential skills for entre-preneurs? How do you raise funds while the venture capital industry is rattled by the current economy? How do you get on board the new social entrepreneurship bandwagon?

“Participating in Bryant’s Alumni Leadership Weekend is your chance to expand your own network and hone skills that you developed in Bryant’s classrooms,” says Jim magee ’88, presi-dent of the National Alumni Council, the voice of the Alumni Association. “Whether you are in a small start-up or a large organization, entrepreneurial skills are essential building blocks for future business leaders.”

Bryant’s own Ken Oringer ’87, Iron Chef Competition winner, will be the luncheon keynote. Oringer, co-owner of six Boston restaurants, each with a distinct culinary style, will talk about developing a game plan that balances systematic preparation and creativity. Oringer’s experience as an award-winning chef and an innovative businessman has parallels for all entrepreneurial-minded alumni.

Visit Bryant’s web site at www.bryant.edu/alumnievents to regis-ter and for additional information about the weekend’s guest speakers, full pro-gram details, and local accommodations. You can also call Director of Alumni Relations Robin Warde at (401) 232-6253 to be included on a select mailing list for the weekend’s program.

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a fateful DinnerAlex’s involvement on campus as a student brought him to an alumni din-ner during Reunion Weekend in 2009, at which he met Shannon Dunnigan ’93, ’97 mBa (Providence, RI), CEO of Radarfrog.com, a division of GateHouse Media. “I was impressed with how Alex presented himself and how bright he was,” says Shannon. “And then I learned he had experience in online advertising sales through an internship. I gave him my card and asked him to call me when he was ready to start his job search.”

Shannon, who recently completed a term as a member of Bryant’s National Alumni Council, is deeply involved as an alumna. She’s been a member of her class steering committee, the alumni-

alumni are friends you haven’t met yet

Bryant is one resource you can always count on. Just ask alex macKenzie ’10 (Newton,

MA). He graduated in one of the worst recessions the U.S. has seen, and yet, he managed to find a job he enjoys in an industry he loves. “Bryant goes above and beyond to ensure students know how to network and make professional connections,” says Alex, an advertising account executive at GateHouse Media New England. “Between the Amica Career Center, Alumni Relations, and faculty with real-world experience in the job market, students have many sources on which they can rely before and after graduating.”

Ken Oringer ’87, award-winning chef and co-owner of Clio, Toro, La Verdad, KO Prime, Uni, and Coppa restaurants will be the Keynote Speaker for Alumni Leadership Weekend 2011.

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ummm….ya know?Students preparing for job interviews are talking back to a new tool, Interview Stream, a web-based mock interview pro-gram offered through the Amica Center for Career Education.

Made possible through the generos-ity of corporate sponsor DiSanto Priest & Co., the program allows students to record themselves via a Web cam answer-ing interview questions in the comfort of their own rooms or homes, review their answers, and share with faculty or other advisers – including Amica Center counselors.

Using Interview Stream in conjunc-tion with a face-to-face mock interview, Bryant students are conquering the anemic job market.

Sandra enos, Ph.D. associate Professor, Sociology, Bryant university

Associate Professor of Sociology Sandra Enos’s arrival at Bryant coincided with the unveiling of a new Bachelor of Arts degree in sociology. Since joining the Bryant community nearly five years ago, Enos has embodied The Character of Success by empowering students to be change agents.

“I have never been on a campus where the culture of service is so strong,” says Sandra, citing student-or-ganized projects such as Relay for Life, Northern Rhode Island Special Olympics, and a trip to Peru to perform community service. “It’s amazing.”

In 2009, Sandra and Toby Simon, director of the Gertrude Meth Hochberg Women’s Center at Bryant (See “Bryant Has History” on p. 4), teamed up to plan the first international service learning trip to the Domin-ican Republic. The trip was part of Sandra’s Globalization and Childhood class, in which students researched the challenges of growing up in a developing country. The trip took place again in 2010, and plans are being finalized for another excursion during Spring Break in March.

“The students have a better idea of social problems and their power to make change,” says Sandra. “Prob-lems may seem overwhelming but there is always some-thing that can be done.”

Even if students do not plan to pursue employment in human services or in the nonprofit sector, they develop a better understanding of issues affecting a community. That is knowledge they can use in any profession, as volunteers, or board members in the future, says Sandra.

She is encouraged that so many Bryant students, no matter their career path, choose to engage in service learning. “That’s a lens that illuminates the kind of citizen they want to be in the community,” says Sandra.

read Sandra’s full profile at www.bryant.edu/sandraenos

Vicente Pina ’88 assistant Vice President, life Product Design and manufacturing, aXa-equitable

For Vicente Pina ’88, his success at Bryant and beyond is rooted in the connections he made. “Many people think of college as the next logical step in their education after high school, but it wasn’t a given in my family,” he says. Vin’s parents immigrated to the United States from the Cape Verde Islands in the 1950s and didn’t speak English. “They had limited educations,” he says, “and life was about survival. Getting a job was the goal.”

“My high school guidance counselor, Rich Pagliuca, and Bryant’s admission counselor, the late Frank Pavao ’57, helped me realize that college was a possibility,” says Vin. “And that Bryant would be a good fit for me.”

Within a year of graduating, Vin found his true calling in the field of financial services. “I got recruited in 1989 to work as financial services representative by an alumnus from the Class of 1978, and I’ve been working in the industry ever since,” he says. “The best part of my job is that I get to interact with a diverse group of intelligent people.”

Throughout his career, Vin took advantage of the opportunities offered to him, including working in Asia and Latin America to help grow sales in those regions. But he also traveled to places such as Australia, Italy, Portugal, and California to develop his entrepreneurial venture – Vin de Vin, a wine education company. “I conduct educationally-oriented wine and food tasting events for corporations, universities, and individuals,” he says. “I think it’s important to dabble in areas outside of your profession. It’s crucial to ensuring you lead a really fulfilling life.”

to read Vin’s full profile, go to www.bryant.edu/vinpina

Christopher Pintarich ’02 insurance Broker, Berry insurance agency, inc.

Christopher Pintarich ’02 believes in the power of networking. “You never know how your career can be affected by the people you meet – sometimes even by the person you sat next to in class,” he says. “I can’t tell you how many conversations I’ve had with people who turn out to be Bryant grads.”

Chris cultivated those relationships, and many of those Bryant grads are now his clients. “Being able to meet with people who work in a variety of industries energizes me,” the insurance broker says. “I can be meeting with a town administrator one day and a small business owner the next. It’s gratifying to be able to listen to the clients explain their needs, and be able to provide them with the best possible solutions.”

Networking – of a sort – is how he landed his current job with Berry Insurance Agency in Franklin, MA, in fact. His wife, Kaitlyn (Spinelli) ’03, ’09 mBa, had been with the company for some time. “She mentioned to the owner that I was looking for a new career challenge,” Chris explains, “and because we had met through my wife’s work functions, he agreed to meet with me.“

He was involved as a student at Bryant, and Chris continues to stay connected as an alumnus. For the last two years, Chris served as chairperson of the Rhode Island Regional Alumni Network, where he worked with Alumni Relations to plan and/or host events that were of interest to area alumni. In addition, he recently joined the National Alumni Council. “I enjoy reconnecting with alums and being a part of Bryant’s efforts to bridge the transition between student life and alumni involve-ment,” he says. “There’s so much to gain by keeping in touch with the University.”

read Chris’s full profile at www.bryant.edu/chrispintarich

Regional Alumni Network (RAN) events

September 28 – A sold-out crowd enjoyed a master class in wine tasting with alumnus Vicente Pina ’88 in Cambridge, MA, at Gran Gusto. anderson Donascimento ’04 holds up his wine of choice.

September 28 – (l-r) Patricia hazard ’77, ellen Wilson ’79, and tina lavery ’77 enjoy reconnecting over some fine wine at Gran Gusto.

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September 30 – honors Program students Josh Ballance ’12 and Breanna Weaver ’12, along with Chris Orcutt ’06, Professor Laurie Bates, and nick Bohnsack ’00 at the New York Athletic Club as part of the honors Program New York City experience.

October 20 – Alumni gathered in the Berkshires at Steven Valenti Clothing for Men – hosted by alumnus Steven Valenti ’73 – for an evening reception. Joe Domaney ’08 from Domaney Liquors provided the wine and beer for the event. Pictured here are: Dave Bissaillon ’88, Carolyn Valenti, Jane Williams, a Bryant parent, and Jim magee ’88, president of the National Alumni Council.

in October, San francisco alumni spent a Saturday in wine country and were given a special insider’s tour of Steele Wines by National Sales Manager, Bill Bishop ’78. Pictured in the barrel room are Laura Calaway, David Ogiba ’92, Brenda Kahler ’00, Donna harris, Bill Bishop ’78, emily Glick, luke Bornheimer ’10, and Brendan hayes ‘99.

ni hao…hola!In 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 productions into the learning experience

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.

The programs equip students with the necessary tools to become excellent communicators and rigorous think-ers and offer the knowledge and skills needed to live and work in an increas-ingly international context.

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CamPuS ViSitS maDe PerSOnal

Be sure to contact the Office of alumni relations if you plan to visit. We will do everything possible to make your stopover a memorable one.

e-mail alumni@bryant.edu or call (401) 232-6040 with your expected date of arrival.

randy Johnston ’93 from Leonard Town, MD, toured the campus for the first time since graduation while stationed at the Newport Naval Base for his two week reserve training. Randy is the Deputy Director of the U.S. Small Busi-ness Administration in Washington, D.C.

tony DeQuattro ’67, ’74 mBa of Nar-ragansett, RI, and mike Shapiro ’67 of New London, CT, met each other on the Smithfield campus for the first time in 43 years to reminisce about the good times spent when they were class-mates on the east Side campus.

Joe Bustin ’67 and his wife, marcia, from Somerset, MA, posed under the Archway after an enjoyable tour of the Smithfield campus this fall.

admission connection, the alumni shadow program, and has volunteered to host and support Regional Alumni Network (RAN) events. “I’ve been involved with Bryant since the day I became a student,” says the 2004 recipient of the Young Alumna Leadership Award. “Networking has been a staple in my career, and I’ve appreciated the opportunity to connect with some pretty amazing alums.”

Even if nothing else fits into your sched-ule, Shannon says, you should check out a RAN event. “Aside from being given the chance to do some neat things, like watch a polo match from a sideline tent while sipping champagne or take in a Celtics game, you can gain a lot,” she says. “What’s always true is that when

you meet another Bryant alumnus/a, you feel instantly comfortable because you have a shared history.”

WiDeninG the CirCleDana Bradley ’92 (Cornelius, NC) can also attest to the value of connecting to other alumni. He moved more than 800 miles away from Providence, RI, to pursue better business opportunities for his commercial real estate firm, Perfor-mance Holdings (co-founded with marlin hershey ’91). “If not for my involvement with Bryant RANs, I would never have met Burton “Buzz” Waltman ’76,” he says. “Buzz is someone with whom I felt a connection to because we share a lot of the same values and interests.”

One of those interests is the health, well-being, and support of U.S. military and their families. “Since we started Patriot Charities in 2006, more than $1 million has been raised to help wound-

ed warriors in the Carolinas,” says Dana. “Being able to help veterans in my community has been fulfilling.”

Since he knows the value of giving as well as receiving, Dana also offers guid-ance and assistance to younger alums. “At a RAN event in 2009, I met a young woman who had graduated from Bryant in 2007 and had just relocated to Char-lotte, NC, with her family,” he says. “After speaking with her, I knew she’d be the right fit for my friend’s staffing firm, so I made a call. She got the job.”

mutually BenefiCial relatiOnShiPSShannon Dunnigan also recognizes the reciprocal benefits of networking with alumni. “We can learn so much from professors and experienced alumni in our own industries or markets, or ones we’re interested in pursuing,” she says. “I enjoy meeting students and hearing about the

amazing learning opportunities they have now. In fact, I met a young woman at the 2010 alumni dinner at Reunion Weekend who happens to be involved with stream-ing news broadcasts for Bryant. She gave me HER card…who knows what the future will bring?”

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October 27 – Others attending Bryant C-Suite: advice for aspiring leaders were (L-R) aimee tryba ’07, panelist Peni Garber ’85, Kevin martin ’06, megan long ’04, and Sergei Daniel ’99.

October 27 – Nearly 100 alumni came to hear about leadership from a panel of experienced alumni. (L-R): Panelist David Olney ’82, James Grace ’03, and Bryant President ronald K. machtley.

november 1-9 – Alumni travelers enjoyed the farewell dinner at the beautiful and charming restaurant of alum-nus andrea tidei ’96, Osteria Margutta.

november 1-9 – (L-R) Derek Charello ’04, michelle Coster ’10, Stasia mcKinley ’10, and Scott lessard ’03 prepare to enter the Blue Grotto on the Isle of Capri.

november 1-9 – 48 alumni and guests embarked on their first afternoon of sightseeing in Sorrento, Italy, this November.

Bryant haS hiStOry

In 1949, Gertrude meth hochberg was hired as director of public relations by Bryant’s first president, Henry L. “Harry” Jacobs. For the next 28 years, she strategically placed the University in the public’s eye as an expert resource for the community. Gertrude also helped promote the University’s focus on educating women for fulfilling careers – a continuous theme in Bryant’s history dating back to its founding in 1863. She retired in 1977 as vice president of public relations.

Because Gertrude was an ardent advocate for women’s issues, Bryant University will be naming The Gertrude Meth Hochberg Women’s Center in her honor this March 2011. If you believe in the importance of support-ing women and providing programs and resources designed to highlight women’s issues, or were in any way touched by Gertrude’s legacy at Bryant, please consider making a gift to the Center.

For more information, please contact Robin Warde, director of alumni relations, at (401) 232-6253 or rwarde@bryant.edu

View more pictures at www.bryant.edu/alumniphotos

Dana Bradley ’92 believes in the power of networking.

Delight your palate in Spain I June 16-25, 2011Wine and dine your way from Madrid to Barcelona. Tour and sample wines from four regions and at least seven wineries, and dine in style at famed restaurants June 16-25, 2011. Oenophile Dustin Goldstein ’95 has lived and worked a number of years in Spain and will share his knowledge on this guided 10-day tour. Space is limited. Visit www.bryant.edu/alumnitravel for additional information and to register.

Prague, Vienna, and Budapest I October 2011Save the date in October 2011, and experience the abundant cultural wonders of Central Europe. For more information, contact Kathleen Brown at (401) 232-6041 or kbrown@bryant.edu.

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make good financial sense

—something you honed at Bryant.

a charitable gift annuity is a wonderful way to make a gift to Bryant and receive a guaranteed income stream during these uncertain economic times. Consider establishing a charitable gift annuity to:

Provide regular, fixed payments that offer you income for your lifetime

Name up to two income beneficiaries (i.e., a husband and wife)

Transfer cash or marketable securities to Bryant in exchange for a guaranteed income

Realize rates that are higher than CDs and money market accounts

Take an immediate charitable income tax deduction

Receive a portion of each payment tax-free

Enjoy favorable capital gains treatment, if funded with appreciated securities

Gift annuities may not be available in some states. Minimum age requirements apply.

Become a member of Bryant’s legacy society, The 1863 Society, when you establish a charitable gift annuity. You will have the satisfac-tion of knowing that your gift will assist Bryant University in the future.

Contact Deborah Guthrie, Executive Director of Development, at (401) 232-6805 or (877) 353-5667 or dguthrie@bryant.edu for a sample, no obligation, illustration.

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november 12 – Cheering on the Bulldog men’s basketball team in Cleveland were (back row, right to left) alumni David lapierre ’80, evan Koppel ’86, and Jennifer (Proud) mearns ’82, along with family and friends

november 17 – Jeannette (landon) mitchell ’96 (front row, center) and mike fahey ’88 (not pictured), partners at Pricewaterhouse Coopers in Atlanta, hosted Bryant alumni for a networking reception at Ri Ra Irish Pub in Midtown.

View more pictures at www.bryant.edu/alumniphotos

October 26 – Buddhas in the Boardroom Breakfast was attended by (L-R): Kathleen rubin ’86; Bryant trustee nancy DeViney ’75; Wabi Sabi Way facilitators Kim fuller & Rachel Balaban; Kate haueisen ’00; and Beth Carter ’85.

Christopher friend ’93, with his son Christopher Jr., cheers on the Bryant Bulldogs men’s basketball team in a very close match-up against the Columbia Lions on December 11.

lucille (Gotsell) Killiany ’46 is the 2010 recipient of Bryant’s most prestigious award, the Key to the University.

The key is bestowed periodically upon an alumnus/a for service to Bryant that not only spans decades, but also improved and distinguished the University in special ways.

Past recipients are Solomon a. Solo-mon ’56, ’64, John D. “Jack” Callahan ’56, ’05h and the late John S. renza ’43. Like them, Lucille (Gotsell) Killiany is an inspiration in her dedication to Bryant.

Lucille has been a devoted teacher at Bryant and in high schools in Connecti-

cut, a loyal alumna, and a lifelong friend of her alma mater.

In her student days, Lucille was a member of the Sigma Lambda Theta sorority, the Student Senate, Bryant Play-ers, the Ledger yearbook, the Key Club, and the Orchestra, in addition to playing several sports.

With characteristic kindness and compassion, she established the Lucille E. Gotsell Endowed Scholarship 20 years ago to support deserving Bryant students.

Lucille has served on a number of University committees and attends many events on and off campus.

Bryant awarded her the Nelson Gulski Service Award 14 years ago, recognizing Lucille as an outstanding teacher, com-mitted community leader, and dedicated alumna.

During the Champions for Phi-lanthropy Gala Celebration in the fall, President Ronald K. Machtley presented Lucille with the Key to the University, saying “we know your example has set the stage for future women graduates – who are succeeding in life and in their chosen professions – to always remember their alma mater, Bryant.”

inspirational dedication to Bryant earns alumna the Key to the university

lucille (Gotsell) Killiany ’46 is the 2010 recipient of Bryant’s most prestigious award, the Key to the University.

richard Cotter ’59 and his wife, Joan, welcomed the Class of 1960 into the Loyal Guard at Reunion.

Alumni from the Class of 1960 gathered at the Loyal Guard Luncheon for the first time in 50 years. Pictured are Jim Beesner, Dick terebecki, ellie (Cardarelli) Walsh, and Jim Grzybowski.

Barbara (radginski) mailloux ’60 greets Geraldine (Sorterup) machedo ’58 and her husband, Joseph, before the ceremony.

50th reunion recapmore than 80 alumni from the Classes of 1960 and previous attended the loyal Guard luncheon at the 2010 reunion@homecoming event. Coming in Spring 2011, details for the loyal Guard luncheon in fall 2011.

Alumnus Jonathan frede ’72 (pictured front row, center) made it possible for 50 Bryant students and faculty to tour the NYSe this November. Students, mostly from the finance Association, were treated to a brief history of the exchange and an insider’s tour.

Bryant’s annual Walk Down Wall Street program was held at Chartis Insurance on November 17, and a panel of local alumni talked to students about careers in various financial sectors in New York City. Pictured left to right (front) Carolyn (Shannon) Opalka ’94, Kimberly Pike ’01, Stephen tully ’98, (back) Joseph Capezza ’08, Daniel fiandaca ’06, and Kristen Stein ’05.

Bryant faculty and students visit Wall Street

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Contact us at alumni@bryant.edu or (401) 232-6040 with questions or ideas for future stories.

Alumni Bulletin staff

managing editorRobin Torbron Wardelead writerTina Senecal ’95, ’08 MBAdesigner/productionUniversity Relationseditors/writersDave Cranshaw ’08 MBA Robin Torbron Warde Karen Maguire

calendar and ran liaisonKathleen Brownloyal guard liaisonDonna Harrisalumni webmasterEileen Deary ’79partnerships/additions Vicki Paquinproofreader Tina Senecal ’95, ’08 MBA

Partnerships Notices received between 9/01/10 and 12/8/10

2000

Melanie Cobb and Michael Orlowski ’00 on 7/24/10

2002

Tatiana (Berman Ruiz) ’02 and Nicolas Weinstein on 8/7/10

2004

Nicole (Meunier) ’04 and Anthony DeiCicchi ’05 on 9/25/10Julie Minichiello and Donald Sinclair III ’04 on 6/26/10

2005

Kerri (Cox) ’05 and John Dalrymple on 10/1/10Erin (Socha) ’05 MBA and Paul Leonard Jr. on 3/6/10

2006

Rebecca (Blinn) ’06 and Justin Kix ’06 on 11/27/10

2007

Cara (Guarneri) ’07 and Lee MacDonald on 9/5/10

2008

Julie (Zawacki) ’08 MBA and Anthony Lucci on 6/19/10Jennifer (Day) ’08 and Eddie Jameson on 11/6/10

2009

Robin Melon and Ryan Smith ’09 on 12/12/10

additions Notices received between 11/22/10 and 12/1/10

1987

Tyler Michael to Eileen and Thomas De Haven ’87 on 11/6/10

1989

Thatcher James to Joanna and Paul Piscitelli ’89 on 8/10/10

1993

James Aloysius to Kelly (Jacob) ’93 and James Burns adopted on 9/29/10 (born on 7/5/09)

1994

Emma Katherine to Suzanne (Caputo) ’94 and Arlindo Santos on 10/8/10

1998

Lauren Clare to Tracy (Caprio) ’98 and Doug Cowher on 8/29/10

Nicole Suzanne to Janine (Champigny) ’98 and Nick D’Ambrosio ’98 on 5/19/10

Emily Rose to Kara (Naisby) ’98 and Christopher Kayser on 6/8/10

2004

Ava Marie to Kara (Dolan) ’04 and Domenic Fraone ’03 on 5/30/10

Calendar Boca raton, flJanuary 27, 6-8 p.m.Zed 451

Smithfield, riJanuary 29, 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Women’s Basketball Alumni Luncheon

Providence, riFebruary 3Lion King MusicalSOLD OUT

new Britain, CtFebruary 9 Bulldogs BB @Central Conn.*Pre-game 5:30 p.m. Game 7:00 p.m.

Providence, riFebruary 16, 6-8 p.m.Bryant 2U Networking w/ President MachtleyBank of America

Boston, maFebruary 10, 6-8:30 p.m.Sissy K’s

new york, nyFebruary 17, 6:30-9 p.m.Archive Bar Night

San Diego, CaFebruary 22, 6-8 p.m.Bryant 2U Networking w/ Professor Roberto

Boston, maMarch 2 Celtics vs. Phoenix SunsPre-Game 5:30 p.m.Game 7:30 p.m.

Providence, riMarch 1, 8-9:30 a.m. Bryant 2U Breakfast @ Angelo’s Civita Farnese

Smithfield, riMarch 10, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Women’s Summit

Sarasota, flMarch 11, 6-8 p.m.TPC Prestancia

naples, flMarch 12, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Naples St. Patrick’s Parade

naples, flMarch 12, 6-8 p.m. TBD

Coral Springs, flMarch 13, 6-8 p.m. TPC Eagle Trace President’s Reception

Orlando, flMarch 15, 6-8 p.m. TBD President’s Reception

Smithfield, riMarch 25-26Alumni Leadership Weekend

March 25, 2 p.m.New Venture Competition Finals

March 25, 5:30 p.m.Alumni Achievement Awards Dinner

March 26, 9 a.m-2p.m.Alumni Leadership Forum – Start Up Solutions

new york, nyMarch 31, 6-8:30 p.m. Bryant C-Suite Panel: Advice for Aspiring LeadersUniversity Club

Smithfield, riApril 12, 6-8:30 p.m. Dine with Ninety: Student Alumni DinnerStepan Grand Hall, Bello Center

*Check www.bryantbulldogs.com for more athletic contests in your area

new alumni events are added weekly. Check www.bryant.edu/alumnievents for the updated calendar and to register.

alumni Weddings

When Danielle (L’esperance) married Christian Pratt on 9/18/10, the reception was like a Bryant Class of 2008 reunion. L-R in photo (all 2008 alumnae) are: Dung le, Somalisa Ker, Christine lasota, Kristen (Watts) Vale, mallory harvey, Danielle (l’esperance) Pratt (bride), lori mcBride, Diana Girvan, and meg hauck.

Find us on linkedin and facebook by searching “Bryant University Alumni Association.” Join Bryant’s secure online community by going to www.bryant.edu/alumni and selecting the option that suits your situation on the left bar of the Web page.

Stay in touch

Submit your “Partnerships” and “Additions” to the Office of Alumni Relations by e-mailing alumni@bryant.edu or by entering a class note via our online directory at www.bryant.edu/alumni. Send wedding photos that feature a group of Bryant alumni to alumni@bryant.edu. Resolution of photos should be “print-quality” (generally 300 pixels/inch).

alumni Web Site ranks #2Want to connect online? Bryant University was included among an annual survey of 100 college alumni websites sponsored by the Council for the Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) and ranked among the most engaging and compel-ling. “I received a call telling me that we were not only in the top ten, but actually ranked second quantitatively among the 100 schools surveyed,” reports Robin Warde, Director of Alumni Relations.

Alumni Relations complements its web presence with a monthly electronic newsletter and periodic emails to remind alumni of regional opportunities to con-nect with former classmates. Webmaster eileen Deary ’79 is constantly working behind the scenes to update content on more than 100 pages. New alumni events are added weekly, and registration is handled almost entirely online.

The survey firm noted that while some alumni websites may be flashier, the Bryant site contains all the elements that alumni are looking for, and presents them

in a logical manner. “We consider the site a work-in-progress and are continuing to make it more user-friendly,” says Robin.

Bryant augments its alumni website with a presence on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter, but the home base will always be www.bryant.edu/alumni. What’s next? Watch for a Bryant app for your iPhone soon!