bryant university one hundred and fift y-fourth s at u rd ay, m ay 20, 201 7 program Welcome academic procession flag bearers Bryant University Army ROTC Color Guard class flag Bryant University gratefully acknowledges the late George J. Kelley ’39, ’69H, Honorary Trustee Emeritus, for his generosity in providing ongoing financial support for the purchase and display of graduating class flags. This year’s flag was designed by seniors Brittany Bertorelli, Olivia Cuccaro, Carolyn Downing, Amy Eitelman, Ashley Holden, all members of the Student Alumni Association. The flag is being carried today by Brittany Bertorelli, Olivia Cuccaro, and Carolyn Downing. The Class of 2017 flag represents who we once were, who we are, and who we are yet to be. The roots represent our connection to Bryant; our roots are strong, our roots are deep. No matter where life takes the Class of 2017, Bryant University will always be a place we call home. Once a Bulldog, always a Bulldog. A most cordial welcome is extended to relatives, friends, faculty members, alumni, administrators, and staff who gather here to celebrate the 154th Commencement of Bryant University. marshals Chief Marshal, Professor Shirley Wilson, Ph.D. Faculty Marshal, Professor Elzotbek Rustambekov, Ph.D. Faculty Marshal, Professor Judy Barrett Litoff, Ph.D. Graduate Marshal, Professor Gaytha Langlois, Ph.D. Graduate Marshal, Professor Stanley Baran, Ph.D. Graduate Marshal, Professor Kristin Kennedy, Ph.D. Graduate Marshal, Professor Kenneth Sousa, Ph.D. Platform Marshal, Professor Janet Prichard, Ph.D. Platform Marshal, Professor Michael Gravier, Ph.D. university mace bearer Professor Charles Cullinan, Ph.D. the national anthem Keerthana Balakrishnan ’20, Soloist The audience is requested to remain standing through the Invocation. invocation student charge Rabbi Steven Jablow Bryant University Jewish Chaplain and Hillel Director Hannah C. Goulian conferral of degrees presentation of commencement and senior service awards presiding Ronald K. Machtley President of Bryant University Ronald K. Machtley convening of the 154th commencement John Saddlemire, Ed.D. Vice President for Student Affairs/Dean of Students Glenn M. Sulmasy William J. Conaty ’67 Chair of the Board of Trustees, Bryant University Candidates are introduced by faculty members from their respective departments. conferring of honorary degrees alumni greetings Ronald K. Machtley citations Glen Martin ’81, ’87 MBA President, National Alumni Council Bryant University Alumni Association Keith Murray, Ph.D. Professor of Marketing benediction honorary degree recipients trustee presenters The Reverend Eileen Lindeman Bryant University Protestant Chaplain Jeffrey R. Immelt Shobana Kamineni Kati C. Machtley Joseph F. Puishys ’80 Tricia M. Kordalski ’83, P ’15 Deborah May P ’07 adjournment of the 154th commencement ceremony William J. Conaty hooding of honorary degree recipients recession Glenn M. Sulmasy, J.D., LL.M. Provost and Chief Academic Officer We ask that you kindly remain in place until the platform members and faculty have left the Commencement area. commencement address Please join your fellow graduates, families, faculty members, and staff for refreshments following the ceremony in the Heidi and Walter Stepan Grand Hall of the George E. Bello Center for Information and Technology. Jeffrey R. Immelt reserve officers’ training corps commissioning service Ronald K. Machtley LTC Christopher W. Wingate commissioning candidates A commission as a second lieutenant in the United States Army is presented to each graduate who has met the high physical, mental, and moral standards of the Reserve Officers’ Training Corps and is prepared to accept the challenge of leadership while serving our nation. Kevin Douglas Aurelio Kyle Kelii Litteral Alex Elliot Belval Matthew D. McElligott Carissa A. Gould international flags To welcome new alumni from other cultures, international graduates are invited to exchange their native flags with President Machtley. c o m m e n c e m e n t awa r d s the achievement in creative expression award the delta sigma pi scholarship key This award is presented to a graduating senior who has achieved excellence in creative expression, as demonstrated in the written, performance, film, fine, or applied arts. Liam J. Rice This award is presented to the graduating senior with the highest cumulative academic average toward a degree in business administration or economics. Brandon M. Salk the anna m. & jere st. angelo ’61 accounting award the environmental science leadership award These awards are presented to two graduating seniors in accounting who have demonstrated a high level of achievement, are in the top 10 percent of their class, are residents of an urban area, and will enter a career in public accounting. Andrew Joseph Lowkes • Brandon M. Salk This award is presented to an outstanding graduating senior in environmental science who has excelled in the classroom and laboratory, exhibited leadership in initiatives for improving sustainability at the University, and shown potential for valuable contributions to the environmental field. Kianna Jordan Woods the female senior scholar-athlete of the year award the excellence in applied psychology award This award is presented to the female senior student-athlete with the highest overall grade point average. Rebecca Rose Nunez This award is presented to a graduating senior for outstanding achievement in the study of applied psychology. Danielle Lynne Hoyt the male senior scholar-athlete of the year award the excellence in biology award This award is presented to the male senior student-athlete with the highest overall grade point average. Joseph Frank Paparelli This award is presented to a graduating senior in biology who has exhibited excellence in the classroom and research laboratory, shown care and concern about world health problems, and demonstrated a potential for outstanding contributions in the field of biological science. Keyana N. Roohani the bryant university good citizenship award This award is presented to a graduating senior who has demonstrated the qualities of sincerity and vigorous industry in the interest of good citizenship and who has, by example, furthered better government both on and off campus. Jared W. Saunders the excellence in economics award This award is presented to a graduating senior with the highest grade point average in the major. Liam J. Rice the bryant university scholar award the excellence in marketing award This award is presented to a graduating senior or seniors who has/have published, or has had an article accepted for publication in a peer-reviewed scholarly journal while a student at Bryant University. Ryan Linn Brown This award is given to a student graduating with a concentration in marketing who has demonstrated outstanding scholarship and leadership in marketing, and made significant contributions to the Bryant community and the marketing program. Kelsey Maria Gainor the communication department award This award is presented to a graduating senior for outstanding achievement and exceptional competency in all of the contemporary communication arts. Shannon N. Foglia the computer information systems department award This award is presented annually to a graduating senior with a concentration in computer information systems who has excelled academically, enriched his or her computer information systems education through meaningful work experience, and demonstrated an unselfish attitude toward others through active involvement in organizations, clubs, or events. Antonio Joseph Siracusa fulbright u.s. student program The Fulbright U.S. Student Program provides grants for individually designed study/research projects or for English Teaching Assistant Programs. It is a competitive, merit-based grant for international educational exchange and is one of the most prestigious scholarships in the world. Tiffany Thongpite Venmahavong the george j. kelley award This award is presented to the graduating senior or seniors who has/have completed at least 102 credits at Bryant and is/are recognized and honored for having the highest cumulative grade point average at the end of the fall semester. William James Kelley • Joseph Frank Paparelli • Brandon M. Salk the george m. parks award This award is presented to a graduating senior whose recognized leadership qualities have significantly enhanced the reputation of the University. Gabrielle Nicole Rinaldi global studies award, legal studies award, political science award, and sociology award These awards are presented to graduating seniors for their outstanding achievement in the study of global studies, legal studies, political science, and sociology. Global Studies: Joseph F. Schwab Political Science: Jessica Schae Fleet Legal Studies: Anna Olivia McCabe Sociology: Ashley A. Nesmith the jack h. rubens leadership in finance award the literary and cultural studies award This award is presented to a graduating senior for outstanding achievement in, and a strong commitment to, the study of literature and cultural studies. Liam J. Rice the modern languages department award This award is presented to a graduate with exceptional competency in the study of a language other than English. Tara M. Long the northeast human resources association (nehra) management department commencement award This award is presented to a graduating senior who has demonstrated outstanding performance in academics, service to the finance department, and enthusiasm and leadership in extracurricular activities related to finance. Renlong Zhou This award recognizes three graduating seniors with a concentration in Human Resources Management (HRM). These individuals have demonstrated academic excellence in HRM, active engagement with Human Resources practitioners, and a passion for a career in the profession. Taylor Anne Hussey • Alexa Stuto • Michelle Virginia Sangeloty the jack h. rubens leadership in financial services award the pell medal for united states history award This award is presented to a graduating senior who has demonstrated outstanding performance in academics, service to the finance department, and enthusiasm and leadership in extracurricular activities related to financial services. Kristina A. Mancini the jeremiah clark barber award This award is presented to the graduating senior who has shown the most consistent academic improvement resulting in Dean’s List recognition. Aman Rahul Kirloskar the john hancock insurance company award This award is presented to two graduating seniors who have demonstrated superior achievement in the study of actuarial mathematics. William James Kelley • Emma R. Wieduwilt the leander francis emin endowed homestead award This award is presented to a graduating senior who has achieved scholastic excellence in accounting. It was inaugurated by the family of Leander Francis Emin, Bryant alumnus of the Class of 1907, to honor his memory and his birthplace and home – the 1708 House and the entire Emin homestead, farm, and airport – which became the campus of his alma mater. Kyle Koziol The medal is presented to a graduating senior who has displayed excellence in the study of United States history. The late Honorable Claiborne de Borda Pell created this medal to honor the memory of his father, the late Herbert C. Pell, statesman and diplomat, who served the United States as Ambassador to Hungary and Minister to Portugal. Dominic Joseph Ferrara the president’s list sash This sash is worn by the graduating senior or seniors who has/have achieved President’s list distinction (4.0 grade point average) every semester while at Bryant. William James Kelley • Joseph Frank Paparelli • Brandon M. Salk the reserve officers’ training corps achievement award This award is presented to a graduating senior who has excelled in military science studies and other courses, and who has shown superior leadership potential in the military science program and in extracurricular activities. Kyle Kelii Litteral the rhode island society of certified public accountants award This award is presented to a graduating senior who, in the opinion of the accounting faculty, has demonstrated excellence in accounting studies and intends to pursue a career in public accounting. Rebecca Rose Nunez the roger w. babson award This award is presented to a graduating senior who is distinguished within the University community for his or her character, orderly mind, sound judgment, and systematic business habits. Kelsey Maria Gainor the sas institute award Kyle Koziol Kyle Kelii Litteral Tara M. Long Andrew Joseph Lowkes Kristina A. Mancini Anna Olivia McCabe Allison Marie Miller Ashley A. Nesmith Rebecca Rose Nunez Matthew Joseph Orsi Mikayla E. Ott Joseph Frank Paparelli Liam J. Rice Gabrielle Nicole Rinaldi Keyana N. Roohani Brandon M. Salk Michelle Virginia Sangeloty Jared W. Saunders Joshua H. Velez Tiffany Thongpite Venmahavong Kianna Jordan Woods Renlong Zhou This award is presented to two bachelor’s degree candidates who have demonstrated superior achievement in the study of applied mathematics and statistics and have successfully completed coursework involving the application of SAS statistical software in their data analysis. Joseph Frank Paparelli • Matthew Joseph Orsi the student senate service award This award is presented to six deserving graduating seniors in recognition of their outstanding service to the student body of Bryant University. The recipients are selected by the Student Senate Service Awards Committee. John Richard Citrano Jr. • Jessica Schae Fleet • Megan Lee Kimball Allison Marie Miller • Mikayla E. Ott • Joshua H. Velez student charge The Student Charge will be delivered to the Class of 2017 by Hannah C. Goulian. M Ryan Linn Brown John Richard Citrano Jr. Hannah C. Goulian Danielle Lynne Hoyt Dominic Joseph Ferrara Jessica Schae Fleet Shannon N. Foglia Kelsey Maria Gainor Taylor Anne Hussey William James Kelley Megan Lee Kimball Aman Rahul Kirloskar Antonio Joseph Siracusa Alexa Stuto Photo not available: Joseph F. Schwab, Emma R. Wieduwilt honorary degree recipients Jeffrey R. Immelt Shobana Kamineni The Commencement keynote speaker will be Jeffrey R. Immelt, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer for GE. Mr. Immelt has held several global leadership positions since joining the company in 1982, including roles in GE's Plastics, Appliances, and Healthcare businesses. In 1989 he became an officer of GE and joined the GE Capital Board in 1997. He was appointed president and chief executive officer in 2000. Shobana Kamineni is the Executive Vice Chairperson of Apollo Hospitals Enterprise Limited and a member of its founding family. The pioneer of private healthcare in India, Apollo Hospitals is Asia's largest health care provider. honorary doctor of business administration Mr. Immelt has been named one of the “World’s Best CEOs” three times by Barron's, and GE has been named “America's Most Admired Company” in a poll conducted by Fortune magazine, and one of “The World’s Most Respected Companies” in polls by Barron’s and the Financial Times. GE has over 300,000 employees in more than 180 countries worldwide. Mr. Immelt is a member of U.S. President Donald Trump’s Committee on American Manufacturing. Under the Obama administration, Mr. Immelt chaired the President’s Council on Jobs and Competitiveness. He is a member of the American Academy of Arts & Sciences. Mr. Immelt earned a Bachelor of Arts in Applied Mathematics from Dartmouth College and a Master of Business Administration from Harvard University. honorary doctor of science Championing special initiatives for more than seven years, Ms. Kamineni steered the organization’s emergence as a proponent of integrated healthcare in India. She continues to lead Apollo Global Projects Consultancy and the Research & Innovation divisions. As the head of Apollo Pharmacy, she leads India’s largest pharmacy chain with a pan-India network of over 2,500 stores and 19,000 employees. Ms. Kamineni is the founder and a Director on the Board of Apollo Munich Health Insurance, recognized as India’s best specialized Health Insurance Company. She serves on a number of boards including Blue Star Limited and Hero MotoCorp., and was an advisor to CISCO’s India External Board. She is also involved in a number of civic organizations including the National Cadet Corps (NCC), an organization that recruits cadets for basic military training, and the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), where she serves as the organization’s first woman President. In addition, Ms. Kamineni is Vice Chairperson of the KEI Group, a diversified logistics, leisure, and infrastructure business she founded with her husband. She has received prestigious national awards for entrepreneurship and leadership. Ms. Kamineni received a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Stella Maris College, Chennai, India, and an accelerated Hospital Administration Diploma from Columbia University. d e g r e e i n f o r m at i o n Kati C. Machtley honorary doctor of letters Bryant Women’s Summit® Co-founder and Director Kati C. Machtley has been dedicated to helping people of all ages to discover and reach their potential since she began her career in higher education as a nursing faculty member in 1974. When she came to Bryant 21 years ago, she learned that the University has recognized the importance of educating women since its founding in 1863. She partnered with four Bryant colleagues to establish the first Women’s Summit® in 1997, and for 20 years, the highly anticipated annual event has helped to inspire, educate, and empower thousands of women. Mrs. Machtley is also co-founder and director of Bryant’s annual Interfaith Prayer Breakfast, a Bryant tradition for 21 years. She collaborated with students to create the annual SHE (Student Herstory Event) Conference and the Young Women’s Colloquium at Bryant. Her civic engagement also includes helping to forge a partnership between Bryant University, Amica Insurance, and the YWCA to encourage middle school girls to pursue STEM careers. The three organizations joined together to create the YWCA’s Fantastic Girltastic Code Company Challenge, a daylong event held at Bryant to interest middle school girls in coding and technology. Mrs. Machtley is the advisor for the Big Brothers and Big Sisters (BBBS) of Bryant, which is part of BBBS of the Ocean State, and she has served on the boards of Girl Scouts of Rhode Island and Meeting Street School. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Maryland and a Master of Science in Nursing Education from the University of Rhode Island. BSBA Bachelor of Science in Business Administration BS Bachelor of Science BA Bachelor of Arts BSIB Bachelor of Science in International Business majors/concentrations (listed in ALL CAPS) AAC Applied Analytics AECO Applied Economics ACGAccounting AM Actuarial Mathematics Major AMC Actuarial Mathematics AMS Applied Mathematics and Statistics APSY Applied Psychology ASC Applied Statistics ASTC American Studies CAAC Creative and Applied Arts CHNC Chinese CIS Computer Information Systems COM Communication ECOC Economics ENT Entrepreneurship FIN Finance FORC Forensic Science FRNC French GLBC Global Studies GSC Global Supply Chain Management HRMC Human Resource Management IBFN International Business: Finance IBGS International Business: Global Supply Chain Management IBMK International Business: Marketing ICHC International Business: Chinese IFRC French ISPC International Business: Spanish LCC Literary and Cultural Studies MBIO Biology MCHN Chinese Major MECI Economics: International Political Economy Track MECR Economics: Industrial Economics and Market Regulation Track MGTManagement MHIS History Major MKTMarketing MLCS Literary and Cultural Studies Major MSPN Spanish Major PLSC Political Science PLW Politics and Law Major PSYC Psychology SOCC Sociology SOSL Sociology: Service Learning Track SPNC Spanish SPTC Sports Studies program minors (listed in lower case) (aamm) applied actuarial mathematics (afbs) Africana/black studies (apst) applied statistics (bilm)biology (biot)biotechnology (bmit) business administration (busm) business administration (chn) Chinese (cism) computer information systems (comm)communication (ecom)economics (entm)entrepreneurship (envs) environmental science (fstm) film studies (finm) finance (fren) French (glbm) global studies (gscm) global supply chain management (hism)history grad uat io n ho no rs and ho no r s o cie t ie s (hrmm) human resource management (ifrm)French (infm) international affairs (inb) international business (ichm) international business: Chinese (iitm) international business: Italian (ispm) international business: Spanish (itam)Italian (lals) Latin American and Latina/Latino Studies (lcsm) literary and cultural studies (lgls) legal studies (litm)literature (math)mathematics (mcsm) media and cultural studies (mgmm) management (mgtm)management (mkam) marketing analytics (mktm)marketing (pcwm) professional and creative writing (pols) political science (psy)psychology (salm)sales (soc)sociology (span)Spanish (sslm) sociology and service learning (wgsm) women, gender and sexuality Students at Bryant University who have distinguished themselves through academic performance wear gold honor cords with their academic robes. academic honors Special recognition is accorded those who show distinction in academic achievement. Honors may be awarded on the basis of cumulative averages, as follows: Cum Laude (with honors – GPA of 3.30), Magna Cum Laude (with high honors – GPA of 3.55), and Summa Cum Laude (with highest honors – GPA of 3.80). Students must have completed sixty (60) semester hours of coursework at Bryant University to be eligible for honors. hp honors program The Bryant University Honors Program provides highly qualified and motivated students with special opportunities to challenge themselves while developing their intellectual abilities and talents through an interdisciplinary curriculum. In order to be considered Honors Program graduates, students must successfully complete a rigorous curriculum of eight honors-level courses, including an Honors Senior Capstone Project. In addition, each student needs to earn a minimum overall GPA of 3.4 and a minimum Honors GPA of 3.2 in his or her coursework. Amreen Ahmad Kevin John Arbeiter Emiko Elizabeth Barker Danielle N. Bergner Caroline Ann Butts Jacqueline Grace Calamari Emily Jeanne Charbonneau Carmela Rita Coppola Brianna Nicole DaRin Sarah Margaret DeFeo Alexandra I. Dickie Jessica Schae Fleet Kelsey Maria Gainor Thomas Harkins Griffin Juliana Marie Houldcroft Danielle Lynne Hoyt Midori Ann Knowles Grace Carmella Morgan Kayla Elizabeth Nikosey Matthew Joseph Orsi Giang Ngan Phi Marilena Giovanna Phillips Corey James Pires Diwas Puri Paula Christine Robinson Anna L. Rodier Alec F. Schuberth Sarah Marisa Stokowski Briana Marie Trifiro Katlyn Marie Twomey Tiffany Thongpite Venmahavong Stephen Torbron Warde Ya Xu Samantha Kylie Yoder honor societies Δ Alpha Kappa Delta – The International Sociology Honor Society To be eligible for membership, students must have at least junior-year standing, an overall GPA and a sociology GPA of at least 3.0, be in the top 35 percent of their class, and have completed a minimum of four courses in sociology. ß Beta Gamma Sigma – International Honor Society This is the highest national recognition a student can receive in an undergraduate program in a business or management program accredited by AACSB International – The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. Members must have earned a cumulative GPA of 3.5 and rank in the upper 10 percent of the second-semester junior class, upper 10 percent of the senior class, or top 20 percent of the graduating master’s class. ε Kappa Mu Epsilon – Mathematics Specialized Honor Society To be eligible for membership, students must have completed at least three college semesters and rank in the upper 35 percent of their class. In addition, they must have completed at least three courses in mathematics, including at least one semester of calculus, and attained an average of “B” or better in all mathematics courses. Λ Lambda Pi Eta – Communication Honor Society To be eligible for membership, a student must have completed at least 12 hours of communication courses, have a GPA of at least 3.25, and be in the upper 35 percent of the graduating class. Τ Mu Kappa Tau – National Marketing Honor Society In order to qualify for membership, a student must be a junior or a senior marketing major or business concentrator with a marketing minor, and have a cumulative GPA of 3.25 or higher. µ Mu Sigma Rho – National Statistics Honorary Society To be eligible for induction, a student must be a junior or senior, have completed eight semester hours of statistics courses (of which at least five semester hours must be at the junior level or higher), have a 3.25 GPA in all statistics courses, and be in the top third of the class in all coursework. O Omicron Delta Epsilon – National Economics Honor Society To be eligible for membership, a student must have chosen economics for his or her major field of concentration, have attained a cumulative average of 3.0 or higher in a minimum of four economics courses, and have received the recommendation of the economics department. K Omicron Delta Kappa – National Leadership Honor Society To be eligible for membership, a student must be a junior or senior recognized for excellence in academics (top 35 percent of the class), athletics, community service, mass media, or the performing arts. All members are nominated by current members of the society. π Pi Sigma Alpha – The National Political Science Honor Society To be eligible for membership, students must have completed a minimum of 12 semester hours of political science courses with a minimum GPA of 3.3, as well as an overall minimum GPA of 3.3. Ι Phi Sigma Iota – International Foreign Language Honor Society To be eligible for membership, a student must be pursuing a major, minor, or concentration in one of the languages offered at Bryant (Chinese, French, Italian or Spanish), have completed at least one course at the 300 level (305 or above) and 45 semester hours, have a minimum grade point average of 3.0 overall and a minimum grade point average of 3.5 in his or her language courses, and rank in the top 35 percent of his or her class. Ψ Psi Chi – The International Honor Society in Psychology To be eligible for membership, students must have an overall GPA that is in the top 35 percent of their class, an overall grade point average of at least 3.0, and a cumulative average that is at least 3.0 in their psychology courses. Membership is limited to Applied Psychology majors who are at least juniors and have taken a minimum of nine hours of psychology. Σ Sigma Tau Delta – International English Honor Society To be eligible for membership in the Alpha Tau Rho Chapter of Sigma Tau Delta, a student must have completed a minimum of two college courses in English language or literature beyond the usual requirements in freshman English. The candidate must have a minimum of a “B” or equivalent average in English and in general scholarship, must rank at least in the top 35 percent of her/his class, and must have completed at least three semesters or five quarters of college coursework. code key The 2017 Bryant University Commencement honors certified graduates and degree candidates who are scheduled to complete coursework by August 4, 2017. Honors are tentatively calculated as of the completion of the 2016 fall semester. Δ Alpha Kappa Delta graduates wear teal, double-twined cords with their academic robes. ß Beta Gamma Sigma graduates wear blue and gold cords with their academic robes. hp Honors Program graduates wear gold sashes with their academic robes. ε Kappa Mu Epsilon graduates wear rose pink and silver cords with their academic robes. Λ Lambda Pi Eta graduates wear red and white cords with their academic robes. Τ Mu Kappa Tau graduates wear navy blue cords with their academic robes. µ Mu Sigma Rho graduates wear royal blue double honor cords with their academic robes. O Omicron Delta Epsilon graduates wear green and white cords with their academic robes. K Omicron Delta Kappa graduates wear blue and white cords with their academic robes. π Pi Sigma Alpha graduates wear a medallion with their academic robes. Ι Phi Sigma Iota graduates wear purple and white cords with their academic robes. Ψ Psi Chi graduates wear blue and gold honor cords with their academic robes. Σ Sigma Tau Delta graduates wear cardinal red and black cords with their academic robes. * ROTC Program Commissioned Second Lieutenant, U.S. Army d e g r e e c a n d i d at e s college of arts and sciences Bachelor of Arts applied psychology Kevin Douglas Aurelio, (mgmm) * Alex Elliot Belval, (mktm) * Olivia Catherine Brooks, (mgmm), (comm) Cum Laude Ψ Ryan Linn Brown, ASC, (busm), (ecom), Summa Cum Laude Ψ Kayleigh T. Cooper, (mgmm) Kimberly Anne Denice, (hrmm), Cum Laude Dinnea Sue DiGrigoli, SOCC, (hrmm), Cum Laude Milan Duka, (mktm) Anjel Lyn Forster, (hrmm) Alexandra Lee Gamache, (busm), (comm), Cum Laude Jillian Taylor Gaudet, SOCC, (hrmm) Amanda Anin Hinton, (hrmm), (comm) Danielle Lynne Hoyt, (hrmm), (soc), (comm), Summa Cum Laude hp Ψ Catherine Elizabeth Johnson, (busm), (ecom), Summa Cum Laude Ψ Lauren Alexandra Keast, (mgmm), Magna Cum Laude Ψ Patrick M. Kenney, (mgmm), (bilm) Madalynn D. Lauria, (span), (hrmm), Magna Cum Laude Ψ Rachel Catherine Miller, MSPN, (hrmm), Cum Laude I Ψ Kimberly E. Moore, BSBA, ACG, Magna Cum Laude K Ψ Chawinwit Pibulkullapat, (cism) Elizabeth O’Connell Rose, (mgmm) Katlyn Alexandria Wyatt, (comm), (hrmm), Summa Cum Laude Ψ chinese Courtney Anne Krasenics, (mktm) Tara M. Long, (mktm) communication Corinne K. Amaral, (mgmm) Taylor Matthew Barthelette, (busm) Jake R. Berg, (mktm) Caroline Ann Butts, (mkam), Cum Laude hp Λ K John-Philip W. Clippinger, (hrmm) Robert L. Converse, (busm) Alexander Miles Evans, (busm), (mktm), Summa Cum Laude Λ Shannon N. Foglia, (mktm), Summa Cum Laude Λ K Thomas Charles Forsberg, (soc), (mgmm) Daniel Paul Garvin, (mgmm) Hannah C. Goulian, (busm), (lgls), Cum Laude Λ Julia Elizabeth Harlow, (busm) Laura M. Hayes, (mgmm), (wgsm), Cum Laude Λ Dorothy A. Hellar, (mktm) Henry Forman Holmes Jr., (mktm) Chardé Hunt-Jeanty, (cism), (afbs) Rajaishwary Manish Jain, (busm) Stephanie C. Johnston, PLW, (busm), Magna Cum Laude Λ Erin Kimberly Karcher, (mktm), (pols), Magna Cum Laude Drew Y. Kennedy, (busm), (mktm), Cum Laude Rachel A. Levy, (mktm) Casey Eileen Mandrioli, (mktm), (cism), Cum Laude Λ Allison Marie Miller, PLW, (mgmm), Cum Laude Λ π Madyson Rebecca Milordi, (mktm) Grace Carmella Morgan, (busm), (pcwm), Magna Cum Laude hp Cody William O’Donnell, (mgmm) Alexa Marie Parisi, (mktm), Magna Cum Laude Λ Jacqueline Elizabeth Parma, PSYC, (hrmm) Danielle Suzanne Peracchio, (mktm) Rachel R. Robidoux, (hrmm), Magna Cum Laude Graham Connors Seuffert, (busm) Olivia Dosenia Smith, PSYC, (mktm) Tucker William Smith, (psy), (mgmm) * Important Note: Students receiving a Bachelor of Science in Applied Economics will be presented with their diplomas at this time. (See listing under Bachelor of Science degree.) Georgiana Terzoglou, (psy), (hrmm) Briana Marie Trifiro, (mktm), Magna Cum Laude hp Λ Marquise Watson, (mgmm) Oliver Stefan Welsh, (mgmm) economics * Industrial Economics and Market Regulations Zackary B. Cyr, (finm), (pols), (comm), Summa Cum Laude George Ossei, (finm), Cum Laude O Global Politics Alexandra Rose Page, (mgmm), (psy), Magna Cum Laude Joseph F. Schwab, (mgmm), Magna Cum Laude literary and cultural studies Tyler Anthony Cardoze, (comm), (hrmm) Deneen A. Newland, (mktm), (bilm) S sociology Service Learning Marta Gravier, (gscm), Cum Laude Social Research Garrison Morris Banas, (mgmm) Charles Isaac Wingate, (hrmm) Bachelor of Science actuarial mathematics Riley Elizabeth Barrows, (fren), (hrmm), Magna Cum Laude politics and law εµI Christopher James Burgess Jr., Mitchell J. Baxter, (comm), International (mktm), (glbm) π (finm) Jessica Schae Fleet, PSYC, Political Economy Ryan Thomas Bergamo, (busm) Sierra Moore, (mgmm), (fren) I (mgmm), Cum Laude Danielle N. Bergner, ASC, (finm), Shaun Carl Rolph, (gscm), (psy), hp π Magna Cum Laude Cum Laude Garrett Andrew Dallas Gee, hp ε µ Vivian Alexis Tejada, (span), (busm) π Daniel A. Cash, ASC, (finm), (busm) Kathryn Ann Ionta, (lgls), Cum Laude (hrmm), Cum Laude π Mary Lou Rosina Castiglione, Public Policy Matthew R.J. Knych, BSBA, BSBA, FIN, Summa Cum Olivia Rose DeRogatis, (busm), ACG, Magna Cum Laude Laude ß (comm), Magna Cum Laude ß David Anthony Cavallaro Jr., ASC, Sean E. Erwin, (gscm) Alec Wayne Martunas, (busm), (finm), Cum Laude (chn) πEmily Jeanne Charbonneau, ASC, Timothy John McKay, PSYC, (finm), Magna Cum Laude hp K global studies (finm), Cum Laude Nicholas Glenn Dasso, (busm) Global Cultural Interaction William Louis KeAlii Montero, Jitendra J. De Silva, ASC, (finm), David Ako Abunaw III, (busm) Magna Cum Laude (mgmm) Sara Katarzyna Osinski, LCC, Ryan Thomas Drohan, (finm), (mktm), (busm), Magna Cum Laude Global Economics Magna Cum Laude π S Jordyn Mae Eller, PLSC, (mgmm) Ronny Isandra Tavares Soares, José Ramón Vázquez-Villate, Maxwell Aaron Gordon, ASC, (busm) (busm), (hrmm) (finm), Summa Cum Laude * Important Note: Students receiving a Bachelor of Science in Applied Economics will be presented with their diplomas at the same time as students receiving a Bachelor of Arts in Economics (See listing under Bachelor of Arts degree.) college of business Molly Rose Guinee, ASC, (finm), Summa Cum Laude ε µ Sarah Lynn Hagan, (finm), Cum Laude James J. Heyden, (soc), (finm), Summa Cum Laude ε µ Nicholas Graham Howard, (hism), (finm), Magna Cum Laude William James Kelley, ECOC, ASC, (finm), Summa Cum Laude µ Brett Austin Malcolm, (finm) Patrick J. 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Chaulk, (comm), Cum Laude Troy Alexander Cheverie, (mgtm), (comm) Carleigh Ann Ciolli, (comm) John Richard Citrano Jr., (comm), (entm) Curtis Louis Cocco Jr., SPTC Eric Scott Colantonio, PLW Raffaele Colella, (comm) Sheila D. Connolly, AAC, (psy) Evan Joseph Cook, PSYC, (comm) James Thomas Murphy Coristine, (comm) James Joseph Cranney, (fstm) Carly Taylor Cronin, (psy), Magna Cum Laude ß Elise Marie Daglis, AAC, (comm) Samveg Mehul Dalal, (math) Erin Bridget Daly, (comm), Cum Laude Victoria Rose Danby, (soc), Cum Laude Steven John de Bara, (comm), (psy) Daniel Joseph Deasy, (chn) Ronald Mark DeCosta II, ECOC, Cum Laude Sante A. DiCristofaro, (apst) Jeremy David DiMeo, (comm) Carolyn Elizabeth Downing, COM, Magna Cum Laude ß L T Sarijane Dueñas, (psy) Christopher L. Embree, (comm) Catherine Rose Emond, (comm) Gary Jakob Enoksen, (comm) Amelia Rose Eppard, SPNC, Magna Cum Laude I Ariella H. Esterkin, (comm) Meghan E. Farrington, CAAC, (psy) Camila Jose Fernandez Leon, (ecom) Kelli Ann Filippone, (soc), (comm), Magna Cum Laude Shannon Sarah Fowler, MGT, (comm), Cum Laude K Ishaan Gadhoke, (lgls), (psy) Kelsey Maria Gainor, COM, Summa Cum Laude hp L K Richard Joseph Gaynor III, SPNC Kyle R. Georgeu, (comm) Kendall Michele Gerberich, PSYC, Magna Cum Laude T Jennifer L. Giacone, (psy), (finm) Catherine Elizabeth Glavin, (psy), (comm), Magna Cum Laude Louis Thomas Graziano, PLSC, (psy), Cum Laude Alana Nicole Grieco, (comm) Halie Morgan Grobleski, (wgsm) Lauren Elizabeth Haddad, (lgls) Kelsey Mary Haggas, (mcsm), Cum Laude S Cody Austin Harding, (comm) James N. Harkness, (soc) Jonee Yvonne Harrison, (comm), (psy) Cody Joseph Hauptman, PSYC Nishika A. Hegde, HRMC, (comm) Cal J. Hirt, (comm) Ashley Carroll Holden, (psy), (finm), Magna Cum Laude Kelsey Ann Hostnik, AAC, (comm), Cum Laude Juliana Marie Houldcroft, LCC, (lgls), Summa Cum Laude ß hp K S Madison Elizabeth Houle, (psy) Tyler D. Jackson, (comm), (pols) Christopher Michael Kimball, (pols), Cum Laude Colby J. Kingsbury, (comm) Alexandra Mary Klein, (comm), (psy) Jaclyn Joan Kline, AAC, (psy) Zachary Allen Kornbliet, SPTC Timothy Michael Laffin, (psy), (pcwm), Magna Cum Laude Xiaoling Bonnie Lai, (mgtm), (chn) Jacob Ian Lazarus, (psy), (comm) Briana Lee Leonard, (psy), (comm) Matthew B. Levine, AAC, Cum Laude Joseph Francis Lewicki, (hism) Salena Marie Lewis, (comm) Walker Rodes Littlehale, ECOC Faith Elizabeth Lockhart, (comm), Magna Cum Laude ß Brittany Rose Lowry, AAC Caitlin E. Lyons, (comm), (hrmm) Patrick Michael Maiato, AAC, (soc) Marvelle-Nicole Naa Merley Markwei, (psy) Jacob Timothy Marotta, (comm) Emily Marie Marques, COM, Magna Cum Laude L Gabriela S. Martín Colón, (psy), (mgtm) James Maryeski, (comm) T Dylan J. Massey, (fstm) Erin Elizabeth McCluskey, (psy) Emily Rose McNeil, PSYC, (comm) Matthew Roger Meagher, (psy) Elizabeth C. Menard, AAC, (soc) Agustin Menendez Alurralde, (span), (inb) Nicole Lee Menner, COM, Magna Cum Laude ß Nicole Karen Miskunas, (math), (mgtm), Magna Cum Laude Priyanka Mogilicherla, (sslm), (psy) Jonathan T. Moor, (comm) Andrew W. Morgan, SPTC Matthew Charles Murray, (psy), Cum Laude Alexis Taylor Nagle, SPTC Christopher Michael Nemergut, PSYC Danielle T. Nickless, PSYC, Cum Laude Brendan Dermott O’Connell, (comm), (soc), Cum Laude D Morgan Elizabeth Olander, PSYC, (comm), Summa Cum Laude ß Daniel Paul O’Rourke, (comm) Mikayla E. Ott, (soc), (lcsm) S Deanna A. Pacheco, (comm), Magna Cum Laude Chandler Rae Palmieri, (comm) Boris Jóse Paraliticci Forkin, (span), (cism) Megan Read Partridge, (fstm) Paul A. Patnaude, (comm) Marisa Lee Paul, (psy), (comm), Cum Laude Charmaine Neriza Calvar Pequeno, (span), (comm) Cameron John Perry, SPTC, (psy), Summa Cum Laude ß Grant Raymond Perry, (comm) Tiana Vanessa Perry, (itam) Nicholas Hayes Petersen, (soc) Christopher J. Phelps, (chn) Nicholas H. Picataggio, (comm) Kevin Michael Power, (comm) Samantha Michelle Prisco, (fstm) Andrea Quinones, APSY Amy Lynn Rajpolt, (comm), Cum Laude Frankie L. Ray IV, (comm), (cism) Isabella Marie Ready, (comm) Brian D. Reilly, (comm), Cum Laude Alexander David Rhodes, (pols) Alyssa Gianna Ricci, PSYC, (comm), Summa Cum Laude ß Isabel C. Rodriguez, (mgtm), (psy) Samantha Romero, (span), (comm) Patrick William Rowan, (mgtm), (comm) Haley Beth Rudin, (comm), (psy) Dane Christian Sadler, (psy) Sara Elizabeth Schlecht, (comm), Magna Cum Laude Angela Marie Schwaigert, (psy), Cum Laude Andrew William Simons, (finm), (hism), Cum Laude Lauren E. Slaney, (comm) Ashley Marie Smith, CAAC, (psy), Magna Cum Laude S Zane B. Smith, (comm) Rachel E. Stanley, (comm), Cum Laude Ryan Steinhauser, APSY Joe Sang Sterrey, (comm), Cum Laude Jessica Lee Tambascio, (comm) Tiffany H. Tang, (cism), (soc) Brian Gregory Taylor, (comm), (psy), Cum Laude Chloe Catherine Taylor, (comm) Nadia Anne Torretta, (comm), (psy) Randy Thomas Tow, SOCC Kelly Amanda Tower, (comm), Magna Cum Laude Steven Bruce Towner Jr., AAC, (psy), Cum Laude Minh Anh Tran Trong, (comm) Renee A. Vinluan, (psy), (comm) Amanda Taylor Walsh, PSYC Taylor M. Waters, (comm), Cum Laude Kristen Paige White, (comm), Magna Cum Laude Caitlin Elizabeth Yakush, PSYC, Magna Cum Laude Allison Leigh Yennaco, CAAC, (comm) Bachelor of Science in Information Technology Matthew D. McElligott, (bmit) * Jennifer D. Mongillo, (bmit) Bachelor of Science in International Business computer information systems Cody J. Freeman, AAC, (ichm), Cum Laude K I entrepreneurship Austin Leland Baker, (ichm), (finm), Cum Laude Jacob Elijah Garfinkel, (ispm), Cum Laude Alexandra I. Orellana, (psy), Magna Cum Laude Matthew William Woody, (ispm), Cum Laude finance Brett Robert Paley, ICHC, Cum Laude I Andrianna K. Papadimitriou, IFRC, (pcwm), Cum Laude I Kanal A. Patel, IBMK, (ifrm) Vivek Pranay Patel, AAC, (comm), (mktm) Giang Ngan Phi, ECOC, Magna Cum Laude hp O Paula Christine Robinson, (ifrm), Cum Laude hp Thomas Francis Ryan IV, ECOC, (ispm), Magna Cum Laude Rodrigo Sapriza, (infm) Aline Vergilio Silveira, (pols), Cum Laude Abigail Mae Smith, ISPC, Cum Laude Cameron K. Wang, MCHN, Cum Laude I Devin Ye, (ichm), (gscm), Magna Cum Laude Amreen Ahmad, BS, MBIO, (ichm), Summa Cum Laude ß hp K I Dario Emanuelle Bermudez Arocho, (ifrm) Alec Fraser Boucher, ICHC, Magna Cum Laude Ian Alexander Collins, (ispm), (ecom), Magna Cum Laude Craig Matthew Colson Jr., ECOC, (ifrm), Summa Cum Laude ß Mariana Alejandra Contreras Hernandez, IBGS, (fren), Magna Cum Laude K I Cameron Paul Cullotta, (ichm), Cum Laude global supply chain Michel Anthony Dahdah, AAC, management Magna Cum Laude Adrian Esteban Alonso-Tavera, Briana Joan Geoghegan, (span) PLSC, Cum Laude Thomas Harkins Griffin, (ichm), Kaitlyn Joyce Anderson, (ispm), (gscm) hp Cum Laude I Joseph Alexander Coakley, ISPC Nicole Josephine Kelly, ICHC, Olivia R. Davis, (ichm), Magna Cum Laude ß I Megan Lee Kimball, ISPC, Cum Laude I Magna Cum Laude ß K I Madeline Mary Fasold, (ispm), Kevin Klaus Korff Konrad, IBGS, Magna Cum Laude I ECOC, Cum Laude Rebecca L. Goulet-Martel, IFRC, Luxshmi Nicole Kumar, (ispm) Cum Laude I Nicolas Laverde, (infm) Jenna Rae Humphrey, (ichm), Nicole M. Lus, (ifrm), Cum Laude I Sebastián De Jesus Ordeix Cum Laude I Kayla Elizabeth Nikosey, MSPN, Abikarram, (comm) Magna Cum Laude ß hp I James Hitoshi Paganelli, (ispm) ε Stephen Marshall Patierno, (ichm), Cum Laude K I Roselyne María Ulloa, IFRC I Samantha Kylie Yoder, IBFN, (ispm), Summa Cum Laude ß hp I management Kendrik Lechner, (ispm) Woosuk Lee, (ispm) Michelle Marie Meneades, MSPN, Magna Cum Laude I Katherine Mary Whipple, ISPC, Cum Laude Danielle Leann Wood, ISPC, (infm), Cum Laude I marketing Daniel Timothy Anderson, MSPN Alonso Arteaga Zevallos, (comm), Cum Laude Avery L. Barros, (ifrm), Cum Laude James George Berardino, SPNC Marion Sophie Bouillin, (ispm), Magna Cum Laude ß Kayla Corryn Bray, (ispm) Cameron Martin DeCain, ISPC Alayna Christine Giammarino, (ispm) Mallory Paige Harrigan, (ispm) Ariana C. Kithes, ISPC, Cum Laude I Juliana Rose Longo, ISPC, (comm), Magna Cum Laude ßI Raphaella Grace Mercier, (ifrm) Kayleen Marie Montalvo Zayas, (ecom), Magna Cum Laude, ßO Michael James Muldoon, ISPC Meghan Elizabeth Mullen, (ispm), (gscm) Ryder Wade Nelson, (ispm) Viktoria Katzen, ECOC, Summa Cum Laude ß Eduardo R. Oviedo Suazo, (ifrm) Kiley R. Simonovitch, (ichm) Jack Ryan St. Andre, ISPC, Magna Cum Laude ß I Satchel Teixeira-Mccarthy, (ispm) Tiffany Thongpite Venmahavong, ICHC, Summa Cum Laude ß hp K I Ya Xu, IFRC, Summa Cum Laude, ß hp I Daniel Anthony Zacchilli, (ispm) the harriet e. jacobs memorial mace The University Mace is carried at Commencement exercises and at other University celebrations. Crowned in gold, the mace has two dominant emblems: the seal of the State of Rhode Island and the seal of Bryant University. the president’s chair The President’s Chair, a gift to the University from Priscilla Angelo and her husband, John Eng-Wong, is used on ceremonial occasions. It is a Victorian-style gent’s chair rendered in walnut and copied from an original French design from the period of the University’s founding in 1863. The carved crest top includes the Bryant University bronze seal. bryant medallion The Bryant Medallion is worn by the president during academic ceremonies such as Commencement, Convocation, and the bestowing of honorary degrees. One side of the medallion bears a likeness of the University seal, the other, the names of all Bryant University presidents. The formal installation of a president is marked by the presentation of the medallion to the president by the chair of the Board of Trustees. the bryant seal The Bryant Seal represents the educational mission of the University and its worldwide implications. The central symbol is an ellipsoid globe with quills on each side to signify the traditional emblem of communication in business. In the center, behind the globe, is a torch symbolizing liberty, the spirit of free inquiry, academic freedom, and learning. The Archway, forming the background for the globe, torch, and quills, is a University landmark affectionately remembered by thousands of alumni. The Latin motto expresses the purpose of the University: “Cognitio. Virtus. Successus.” – Knowledge. Character. Success. alumni charge academic heraldry Today, as you celebrate your graduation from Bryant University, you find yourself saying goodbye to the classmates, faculty, and staff with whom you have formed close friendships over these last few years. Graduation, however, is not so much an ending as a transition. It’s true that you’re about to begin a new stage of life, but as a Bryant University alumnus or alumna, you are never far from the community you’ve come to know as a home away from home. The history of academic dress worn today dates back to the universities of the Middle Ages. A statute in 1321 required the wearing of gowns by all scholars and clerics. Probably, the warm gown and hood were practical in the unheated buildings. In fact, one of the reasons you chose Bryant was for its close-knit community. Through the Bryant University Alumni Association, you can always stay in touch with classmates by attending class reunions, Regional Alumni Network events, joining the alumni online community, and by engaging with us through social media. Just as Bryant provided you with a solid foundation for a successful career, our worldwide alumni network is there to support your professional goals. As a Bryant student, you participated in academic, athletic, and civic events that not only helped you develop many skills but also gave you a sense of satisfaction as well. As a Bryant graduate, you can stay involved by serving on University committees, advisory councils, and even the Board of Trustees. You can advance Bryant’s reputation by getting involved with admission, career services, educational, and fundraising initiatives. And, throughout the year, Bryant alumni gather together to reach out to their communities through a number of volunteer programs. Just as the Bryant community shared in the celebration of your accomplishments as a student, we will always be interested to hear of your successes. Let us know when you’ve moved and what milestones you’ve reached so we can share your good news with your Bryant classmates and friends. Congratulations on your graduation, and welcome to the Bryant University Alumni Association! Students at most American universities wore caps and gowns daily while in residence until after the Civil War. These varied in design until they were standardized by the American Intercollegiate Commission in 1895. While the academic costume code has been modified over the years, the general characteristics of the initial requirements still prevail. The uniform system of academic heraldry serves to indicate the level of degree, the field of study in which it was earned, and the institution by which it was granted. The gown for the bachelor’s degree has pointed sleeves and is designed to be worn closed. The gown for the master’s degree has an oblong sleeve and can be worn open or closed. The gown for the doctoral degree has bell-shaped sleeves with black velvet facing down the front and three bars of the same across the sleeves. However, these facings and crossbars may be in the color distinctive of the subject to which the degree pertains. The academic hoods are lined with the color of the university granting the degree. The length of the hood varies slightly for bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees. It is often traditional for the candidates for degrees to wear the mortarboard tassel on the right front side before the degree is conferred and to shift it to the left when the degree is awarded. At Bryant University, the president, trustees, and honorary degree recipients wear specially-designed gold robes trimmed with black, representative of the University’s colors. board of trustees chair of the board William J. Conaty ’67, Senior Vice President (Retired), Corporate Human Resources, General Electric Company, North Palm Beach, FL vice-chairs of the board Robert P. Mead ’73, President (Retired), Tyco Engineered Products & Services, Jamestown, RI Cheryl W. Snead ’06H, President and CEO, Banneker Industries, Inc., North Smithfield, RI Donald R. Quattrucci ’83, P ’16, Managing Director of Strategy, U.S. Markets, BNY Mellon Wealth Management, Boston, MA secretary of the board Tricia M. Kordalski ’83, P ’15, President (Retired), Long Elegant Legs, Inc., Hillsborough, NJ members Tim Barton ’85, Managing Partner, Barton Executive Search, Inc., Atlanta, GA David M. Beirne ’85, General Partner, X10 Capital, San Francisco, CA George E. Bello, ’58, ’96H, Executive Vice President and Controller (Retired), Reliance Group Holdings, Inc., New York, NY James P. Bergeron ’92, Founder and Managing Partner, 108 Partners, LLC, Menlo Park, CA Robert P. Brown ’86, P ’19, Head of Institutional Fixed Income, Fidelity Investments, Merrimack, NH Cameron Burke ’14 (Recent Alumni Trustee), Global Logistics Program Manager, Dell Corporation, Franklin, MA Robert J. Calabro ’88, Tax Partner, PricewaterhouseCoopers, Boston, MA Todd G. Carey ’00 MBA, Senior Vice President - Wealth Management, UBS Financial Services, Inc., Boston, MA Lisa G. Churchville ’09H, Director, College and Retirement Savings Plans, Office of the General Treasurer Seth Magaziner, Providence, RI Nancy DeViney ’75, Vice President, Strategy and Solutions, Sales & Distribution (Retired), IBM Corporation, Armonk, NY Scott C. Donnelly ’14H, Chairman and CEO, Textron, Inc., Providence, RI C. Correll Durling ’75, P ’08, P ’08 MBA, Owner, Quick Chek Food Stores, Whitehouse, NJ Sameer Kanodia ’00, ’02 MBA, Executive Director, Datamatics Global Services Limited, Mumbai, India Diane A. Kazarian ’83, Partner - Assurance, National Financial Services Leader, PricewaterhouseCoopers, Toronto, ON Morgan LaBarbera ’16 (Recent Alumni Trustee), Business Analyst, Finlays Extracts & Ingredients, USA, Atlanta, GA F. Kurt Last ’77 BSBA, ’78 BSLE, President, Specialty Operations Solutions Division, Working Buildings, LLC, Kapa’a, HI Joanna T. Lau ’97H, CEO and Chairwoman, Lau Technologies, Kiawah Island, SC Renee Z. Lawlor ’15 (Recent Alumni Trustee), Launch Manager, PillPack, Inc., Somerville, MA Ronald K. Machtley, President, Bryant University, Smithfield, RI Deborah May P ’07, Wethersfield, CT Cheryl Merchant ’12H, President and CEO, Hope Global, Cumberland, RI Kristian P. Moor ’81, P ’17, Chairman and CEO (Retired), Chartis Insurance Company, New York, NY Patricia O’Brien P ’15, Associate Provost for Budget & Planning, Boston University Office of the Provost, Boston, MA Louis Page ’89, P ’17, Founder & President, Window To Wall Street, Inc., Dover, MA Joseph F. Puishys ’80, President and CEO, Apogee Enterprises, Inc., Minneapolis, MN Gordon P. Riblet P ’97, President, Microwave Development Labs, Needham Heights, MA James V. Rosati ’72, President and CEO, Beacon Mutual Insurance Co., Warwick, RI Edwin J. Santos ’81, P ’18, Chairman, Prospect CharterCARE, LLC, Providence, RI Daniel Schmitt ’73, Partner (Retired), KPMG, Scottsdale, AZ Shivan S. Subramaniam ’05H, Chairman of the Board, FM Global, Johnston, RI M. Anne Szostak ’02H, President and CEO, Szostak Partners, Providence, RI Margaret M. Van Bree, MHA, DrPH., President, Rhode Island Hospital and Hasbro Children’s Hospital, Providence, RI David C. Weinstein, Executive Vice President (Retired), Fidelity Investments, Boston, MA Rita Williams-Bogar ’76, Founder, President & CEO, Personal Development Solutions, LLC and the PDS Institute, LLC, Montclair, NJ commencement committee co-chairs Sheila Guay, Director of Conferences and Special Events Kenneth Sousa, Professor of Computer Information Systems members Roger Acosta, Media Services Manager Victoria Atkins, Scheduling Assistant to the President Stephen Bannon, Director of Public Safety Bjorn Carlsson, Director of Graduate Programs Carol Coronado, Associate Director of Donor Relations, Development Office Carol DeMoranville, Associate Provost Aaron Dashiell, Director, Undergraduate Advising Rebecca Eriksen, Associate Director, Admission Events Donna Harris, Senior Associate Director of Alumni Engagement Monica Houde, Senior Assistant Registrar Caressa Kislus, Associate Director, Conferences and Special Events Lisa Laliberte, Senior Project Manager, Campus Management Susan McLacken, Registrar Keith Murray, Professor of Marketing, College of Business Elizabeth O’Neil, Associate Vice President, University Relations John Rainone, Assistant Director of Public Safety Judi Rix, Administrative Assistant to the Provost Diane Ruotolo, Manager, Graduate Administrative and Student Services Stan Stowik, Manager, Bryant Bookstore Joshua Wilkin, Associate Director, Campus Life guest services •Restrooms are located in Residence Hall 16 and in the Fisher Student Center. •The Department of Health Services is located in Residence Hall 16 and will be open during the Commencement ceremony. •L’Artisan Café in the Academic Innovation Center is open from 8:30 a.m. until approximately 2 p.m. Concessions are available in the tent behind the Fisher Student Center. Food and beverages are also available for purchase in the Fisher Student Center. •Lost and Found is located in the Public Safety Office in the Unistructure. •Bryant memorabilia can be purchased at the Bookstore. •A limited number of listener-assisted headsets are available at the sound control booth at the back of the tent. Please ask an usher if you need assistance in locating any of these services.
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