in finance and accounting and learnedhow they integrate with other depart-ments. Lunch symposiums with depart-ment heads helped her appreciate howthe organization comes together as awhole. The opera company family, shesays, is a wonderfully diverse group ofpeople with remarkable backgrounds.

Because she had used the AmicaCenter from the first semester of herfreshman year, Rosales was confidentwhen she began the interview process.“I walked in for a monthly calendar ofevents and just kept going to activitiesthat would be of benefit to me,” she says.“It’s incredibly important to be proactiveand engaged, and be the force behindyour own success.”

Now that she’s back on campus,Rosales is focusing on the future andhopes to get into the field of finance ormanagerial accounting. “I’d love to bea budget analyst,” she says. “It’s invig-orating finding more efficient and effec-tive ways to cut costs and streamlineprocesses.”

When she was first looking at col-leges, Rosales toured quite a few in NewEngland that fit her academic and per-sonal criteria, but Bryant was the mostwelcoming – the one she could see herselfa part of. When she graduates in May,she knows she will be armed with excep-tionally versatile knowledge beneficial toa professional in any field.

“Visit campus, talk to current students,and learn about Bryant,” she advises.“Despite being a small school, you’ll findthere are big opportunities here.”

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great tenor Plácido Domingo and otherluminaries. She sat in on dress and pianorehearsals, learned how costumes aremade, and got a backstage tour of theKennedy Center for the Performing Arts.For Rosales, the arts are truly a passion,but it’s finance and accounting thatbeckon after graduation. Her internshipat WNO bridged both worlds.

The finance major from Dallas, TX,received internship offers from sevenoutstanding organizations. She wantedexposure to finance and accounting in thearts, and WNO had the focus she sought.The position included housing in a

residential/academic facility owned byThe Washington Center, the programthat partners with Bryant’s Amica Centerfor Career Education to make such aca-demic experiences possible.

After studying abroad in Vienna,Austria, in the spring of 2010, the decisionto move to D.C. wasn’t an easy one, saysRosales. It meant another semester awayfrom Bryant and her friends, and givingup leadership positions and active partic-ipation in clubs and organizations. “Theopportunities to study abroad and workfull-time for a semester were very valuable,so I don’t regret my decision,” she says.

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York’s Art Deco Society. Medusa’s, whichopened in 1972, is considered THE placeto find vintage-style hair accessories.The next stop was Lifestyle Trimco, a full-service manufacturer of products formerchandise presentation.

Day Three found students at the cor-porate offices of Tommy Hilfiger USA.Betsy Hilfiger, Tommy’s sister, personallyled a tour that included the design,merchandising, production, and salesareas of the company, as well as thefamous archive closet. Lunch followedin the corporate dining room. The finalstop was a visit to Kenneth D. King,a small haute couture house, and thedesigner’s studio where King producesone-of-a-kind pieces.

The hectic pace was exhausting, yetstudents were exhilarated by what theydiscovered.

“Many students dream of being partof the glamorous fashion industry buthave very little knowledge of what itconsists of,” says Clare. “This once-in-a-lifetime opportunity gave them accessto a wide range of prestigious companiesand industry contacts. Bryant studentslearned that fashion is really a businessunto itself – and the possibilities itoffers are endless.”

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Admitted Student DaysMonday, April 4 through

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SSeventeen Bryant students spentthree days in New York City overwinter break, meeting with key

players in the fashion industry. The real-life tour provided a glimpse into manydifferent aspects of the industry – fromcreating budgets to determining criticalelements in store construction. Accompa-nied by Judith Clare, director of Bryant’saward-winning Amica Center for CareerEducation, and Associate Professor ofMarketing Teresa McCarthy, the groupvisited major showrooms, learned howmarketing trends are developed, metdesigners, and networked with merchan-dising executives.

Day One began with a tour of thecorporate offices of Kenneth Cole Produc-tions in Rockefeller Center, wherestudents viewed firsthand the energeticwork environment the corporationthrives on. This was followed by shop-ping in Soho at boutiques such as Uniqlo,

All Saints, and Top Shop, all known fortheir unique brand images, merchandis-ing techniques, and overall store am-biance. The group began the evening atJean-Claude’s trendy Chez Josephine andenjoyed a three-course bistro meal priorto attending “Phantom of the Opera,”the longest-running show in Broadwayhistory.

Day Two started with a before-hoursprivate tour of Bergdorf Goodman, aManhattan landmark since 1899. Thestore’s training manager described thevisual merchandising within each depart-ment and how window displays arecreated. Students then enjoyed a privateviewing of the His & Hers Exhibit at themuseum at the Fashion Institute of Tech-nology. After lunch, the group met withthe owner of Medusa’s Heirlooms, whoalso happens to be the president of New

Fashion and business in NYC

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

Couture fashion designer Kenneth D. King discusses his work with (L-R) Kara Tuccinardi ’13 (Tewksbury,MA), Melissa Ellard ’13 (Foxboro, MA), and Antoinette Lombardi ’12 (Wallingford, CT).CONTINUED ON PAGE 8

Terri Hasseler, Ph.D.Professor of English andCultural Studies

Students will never forget the late October

afternoon when Professor Hasseler held

class in an old graveyard on campus –

the perfect setting for reading passages of

Dracula, part of a Gothic Literature class. This

award-winning teacher, whose interests include

Gothic narratives, international studies, and

women’s studies, has led student trips to London,

as well as Galway, Belfast, and Dublin, following

semesters of studying the history and culture of

these cities. “The goal of teaching the class before

the trip is to prepare students to go beyond the

‘tourist’ mindset and understand the complexities

of another culture,” she says. Hasseler holds a

Ph.D. from the University of Washington.

We asked Professor Hasseler to complete a

number of sentences for Bryant 360. We’re pretty

sure you won’t find any of this information in

her “curriculum vitae.”

When I was in high school, I wanted to be an

international diplomat.

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

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

The last CD I bought was The Pogues. I’ve been

listening to a lot of Irish music lately.

My students would say that I’m energetic about

my course materials and that I challenge them

to try new ways of thinking.

If I wasn’t teaching, I would be a sports photo-

grapher.

I was attracted to Bryant because the opportunities

were limitless.

I think our students are generous, ambitious, and

dedicated to their work.

� WWW.BRYANT.EDU/LCSPROGRAM

2 / BRYANT 360 BRYANT 360 / 3

BEHIND THE BIO I Faculty Profile

In keeping with the University’smission to prepare students tosucceed in a global environment,

Bryant offers majors in Chinese andSpanish. Courses integrate culture,history, literature, film, and othercreative production into the learningexperience.

Spanish is spoken by more than330 million people worldwideand Chinese is the most commonlyspoken language in the world.Market demand is high for studentswho can bridge language barriersin the global economy.

Students are equipped with thenecessary tools to become excellentcommunicators and rigorous thinkers,offering the knowledge and skillsneeded to live and work in an increas-ingly international context.

� WWW.BRYANT.EDU/CHINESE

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Major in Spanish or Chinese

Bryant CEO organizationis best in nation

There’s a dynasty in the Bryant house.The University’s chapter of theCollegiate Entrepreneurs’ Organi-

zation was voted best in the country – thethird time in four years – for their workfostering students’ entrepreneurial spirit.The announcement took place on the lastday of the CEO National Conference inChicago.

“The feeling was indescribablewhen Bryant’s name was called as bestchapter,” says Elizabeth Levasseur ’12of Acushnet, MA, public relations chairof Bryant CEO.

Thirty Bryant students traveled toChicago, accompanied by facultymembers including Trustee Professor ofManagement Michael Roberto, Ph.D.,who serves as CEO advisor.

“The CEO students are an enthusiasticgroup with a passion for learning,” saysRoberto. “I enjoy working with thembecause they have such an interest incomplementing their academic experiencewith a full plate of co-curricular activities.It is truly consistent with the notion that aBryant education extends beyond booksand the wall of the classroom.”

Bryant competed against more than140 chapters from around the country

including Bentley, Boston College,Columbia, and Georgetown. Each chaptersubmitted applications explaining whyit should be chosen. Bryant’s hard workthroughout the year – hosting speakers,organizing e-pitch competitions, andcreating opportunities to start their ownbusinesses – stood out. They hostedJohnny Earle, CEO of Johnny Cupcakes;organized a CEO alumni reunion week-end; and conducted a competition thatchallenged students to devise socialmedia strategies for SwingJuice, a localenergy drink. The students were alsoactively involved in the New EnglandStartup Weekend, as well as the secondannual Social Enterprise Rhode IslandSummit, and a full slate of excitingspring events is planned.

“Every interview I have ever goneon, I have been asked about my involve-ment with CEO and my thoughts onentrepreneurship,” says Bryant CEOPresident Anthony Nader ’12 of Milton,MA. “I have developed and polishedskills that will be extremely helpfulthroughout my career.”

� WWW.BRYANT.EDU/ENTREPRENEURSHIP

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

Senior explores subculture oftattoos in honors thesis

For her Senior Capstone course,Erin Teffs ’11 (Newington, CT), afinance major, knew she wanted to

study subcultures and some aspect ofsubcultural style. She discussed this in-terest with her faculty sponsor, AssociateProfessor of Humanities and PhilosophyElizabeth Walden, Ph.D., and ultimatelydecided to focus on tattoos. Her thesis,“From Cellblocks to Suburbia: Tattoos asSubcultural Style, Commodity and Self-expression,” examines the unique qualitiesof tattoos, their history, the subculturesand motives behind them, and society’sreaction to tattoos through the years.

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

Teffs took her research a step furtherby exploring the commercialization of‘cool’ by corporate America. She alsoconsidered how subcultures rebel againstthe overall values of society that includeconsumption, materialism, and capital-ism. “This project made me more awareof how consumption plays such a hugerole in our culture, and how it affects ourwell-being as individuals and as a nation,”she says.

Whenever possible, Teffs avoids buy-ing in to planned obsolescence** or majortrends – fashion that will be irrelevant andoutdated in a short period of time. Shetries to support local businesses ratherthan major corporations. She uses a waterbottle and adheres to a vegan lifestyle.“I try to do what I can to help the planetby being aware of what I am doing andbuying, and how it is affecting the

world around me,” she says.Teffs presented her thesis as part of

the Honors Colloquium in December.The audience included students, faculty,and staff, as well as her proud parentsand grandmother. Wearing a plaid ruffledblouse and pearl-studded headband, Teffsseemed the polar opposite of the topicand power point slides she presented –but her message was clear.

“In today’s consumption-obsessedsociety, it is difficult to escape capitalism’seffect on ‘cool’ and the ways in which coolis commodified.*** Tattoos allow peopleto show the world who they are and theirlife experiences – what makes up theirsense of self – through artistic design in-stead of through ‘stuff,’” she says.

Teffs, a December 2010 graduate whowill process in May, began her job searchin January after an intense final semesterand her Senior Capstone project. “It isreally important to me that I like the workI do,” she says. “I will strive to balanceworking to make money and live comfort-

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

And, for those who may wonder, Teffsdoes have a tattoo – a blue seahorse onthe inside of her left arm. “Seahorses aremeant to represent patience and content-ment, persistence, perspective, andawareness of those around us,” she says.“My sister and I, who have becomevery close, decided to get the same tattoo,

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

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

** Planned obsolescence: When the acceptance ofnew looks automatically make older styles undesir-able overnight, and companies capitalize onconsumers’ insecurities and the need to feel valu-able through the process of consumption.

*** Commodified: To turn [as an intrinsic value orwork of art] into a commodity.

About the Senior Capstone ProjectTeffs was one of three HonorsProgram members taking part in theDecember Honors Colloquium; 27additional students will present theirprojects in April. The completionof the Senior Capstone Project isthe final step before graduating withthe Honors Program designation.

Bryant is unique in that its HonorsProgram members are encouraged tochoose an interdisciplinary topic thatallows them to explore other areas in

business and the liberal arts. Last year,an accounting concentrator’s projectdelved into whether brain functioncan explain moral reasoning, whilea communication major examinedthe importance of “going green.”

� FOR MORE ABOUT BRYANT’S

HONORS PROGRAM, GO TO

WWW.BRYANT.EDU/HONORSPROGRAM

OR E-MAIL PROFESSOR KENNETH SOUSA,

HONORS PROGRAM COORDINATOR,

AT KSOUSA@BRYANT.EDU.

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

“It isn’t always fair tojudge a

book by its cover.”ERIN TEFFS ’11

NEWINGTON, CT

Terri Hasseler, Ph.D.Professor of English andCultural Studies

Students will never forget the late October

afternoon when Professor Hasseler held

class in an old graveyard on campus –

the perfect setting for reading passages of

Dracula, part of a Gothic Literature class. This

award-winning teacher, whose interests include

Gothic narratives, international studies, and

women’s studies, has led student trips to London,

as well as Galway, Belfast, and Dublin, following

semesters of studying the history and culture of

these cities. “The goal of teaching the class before

the trip is to prepare students to go beyond the

‘tourist’ mindset and understand the complexities

of another culture,” she says. Hasseler holds a

Ph.D. from the University of Washington.

We asked Professor Hasseler to complete a

number of sentences for Bryant 360. We’re pretty

sure you won’t find any of this information in

her “curriculum vitae.”

When I was in high school, I wanted to be an

international diplomat.

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

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

The last CD I bought was The Pogues. I’ve been

listening to a lot of Irish music lately.

My students would say that I’m energetic about

my course materials and that I challenge them

to try new ways of thinking.

If I wasn’t teaching, I would be a sports photo-

grapher.

I was attracted to Bryant because the opportunities

were limitless.

I think our students are generous, ambitious, and

dedicated to their work.

� WWW.BRYANT.EDU/LCSPROGRAM

2 / BRYANT 360 BRYANT 360 / 3

BEHIND THE BIO I Faculty Profile

In keeping with the University’smission to prepare students tosucceed in a global environment,

Bryant offers majors in Chinese andSpanish. Courses integrate culture,history, literature, film, and othercreative production into the learningexperience.

Spanish is spoken by more than330 million people worldwideand Chinese is the most commonlyspoken language in the world.Market demand is high for studentswho can bridge language barriersin the global economy.

Students are equipped with thenecessary tools to become excellentcommunicators and rigorous thinkers,offering the knowledge and skillsneeded to live and work in an increas-ingly international context.

� WWW.BRYANT.EDU/CHINESE

ACADEMIC UPDATE

4,000FOOTBALL FANS

“PACK THE POUND”DURING HOMECOMING

730GROUP EXERCISE

CLASSESEACH YEAR

2,600SEATING CAPACITY

OF GYM

9,000FITNESS CENTERSQUARE FOOTAGE

BRYANT BY THE NUMBERS

Major in Spanish or Chinese

Bryant CEO organizationis best in nation

There’s a dynasty in the Bryant house.The University’s chapter of theCollegiate Entrepreneurs’ Organi-

zation was voted best in the country – thethird time in four years – for their workfostering students’ entrepreneurial spirit.The announcement took place on the lastday of the CEO National Conference inChicago.

“The feeling was indescribablewhen Bryant’s name was called as bestchapter,” says Elizabeth Levasseur ’12of Acushnet, MA, public relations chairof Bryant CEO.

Thirty Bryant students traveled toChicago, accompanied by facultymembers including Trustee Professor ofManagement Michael Roberto, Ph.D.,who serves as CEO advisor.

“The CEO students are an enthusiasticgroup with a passion for learning,” saysRoberto. “I enjoy working with thembecause they have such an interest incomplementing their academic experiencewith a full plate of co-curricular activities.It is truly consistent with the notion that aBryant education extends beyond booksand the wall of the classroom.”

Bryant competed against more than140 chapters from around the country

including Bentley, Boston College,Columbia, and Georgetown. Each chaptersubmitted applications explaining whyit should be chosen. Bryant’s hard workthroughout the year – hosting speakers,organizing e-pitch competitions, andcreating opportunities to start their ownbusinesses – stood out. They hostedJohnny Earle, CEO of Johnny Cupcakes;organized a CEO alumni reunion week-end; and conducted a competition thatchallenged students to devise socialmedia strategies for SwingJuice, a localenergy drink. The students were alsoactively involved in the New EnglandStartup Weekend, as well as the secondannual Social Enterprise Rhode IslandSummit, and a full slate of excitingspring events is planned.

“Every interview I have ever goneon, I have been asked about my involve-ment with CEO and my thoughts onentrepreneurship,” says Bryant CEOPresident Anthony Nader ’12 of Milton,MA. “I have developed and polishedskills that will be extremely helpfulthroughout my career.”

� WWW.BRYANT.EDU/ENTREPRENEURSHIP

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

Senior explores subculture oftattoos in honors thesis

For her Senior Capstone course,Erin Teffs ’11 (Newington, CT), afinance major, knew she wanted to

study subcultures and some aspect ofsubcultural style. She discussed this in-terest with her faculty sponsor, AssociateProfessor of Humanities and PhilosophyElizabeth Walden, Ph.D., and ultimatelydecided to focus on tattoos. Her thesis,“From Cellblocks to Suburbia: Tattoos asSubcultural Style, Commodity and Self-expression,” examines the unique qualitiesof tattoos, their history, the subculturesand motives behind them, and society’sreaction to tattoos through the years.

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

Teffs took her research a step furtherby exploring the commercialization of‘cool’ by corporate America. She alsoconsidered how subcultures rebel againstthe overall values of society that includeconsumption, materialism, and capital-ism. “This project made me more awareof how consumption plays such a hugerole in our culture, and how it affects ourwell-being as individuals and as a nation,”she says.

Whenever possible, Teffs avoids buy-ing in to planned obsolescence** or majortrends – fashion that will be irrelevant andoutdated in a short period of time. Shetries to support local businesses ratherthan major corporations. She uses a waterbottle and adheres to a vegan lifestyle.“I try to do what I can to help the planetby being aware of what I am doing andbuying, and how it is affecting the

world around me,” she says.Teffs presented her thesis as part of

the Honors Colloquium in December.The audience included students, faculty,and staff, as well as her proud parentsand grandmother. Wearing a plaid ruffledblouse and pearl-studded headband, Teffsseemed the polar opposite of the topicand power point slides she presented –but her message was clear.

“In today’s consumption-obsessedsociety, it is difficult to escape capitalism’seffect on ‘cool’ and the ways in which coolis commodified.*** Tattoos allow peopleto show the world who they are and theirlife experiences – what makes up theirsense of self – through artistic design in-stead of through ‘stuff,’” she says.

Teffs, a December 2010 graduate whowill process in May, began her job searchin January after an intense final semesterand her Senior Capstone project. “It isreally important to me that I like the workI do,” she says. “I will strive to balanceworking to make money and live comfort-

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

And, for those who may wonder, Teffsdoes have a tattoo – a blue seahorse onthe inside of her left arm. “Seahorses aremeant to represent patience and content-ment, persistence, perspective, andawareness of those around us,” she says.“My sister and I, who have becomevery close, decided to get the same tattoo,

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

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

** Planned obsolescence: When the acceptance ofnew looks automatically make older styles undesir-able overnight, and companies capitalize onconsumers’ insecurities and the need to feel valu-able through the process of consumption.

*** Commodified: To turn [as an intrinsic value orwork of art] into a commodity.

About the Senior Capstone ProjectTeffs was one of three HonorsProgram members taking part in theDecember Honors Colloquium; 27additional students will present theirprojects in April. The completionof the Senior Capstone Project isthe final step before graduating withthe Honors Program designation.

Bryant is unique in that its HonorsProgram members are encouraged tochoose an interdisciplinary topic thatallows them to explore other areas in

business and the liberal arts. Last year,an accounting concentrator’s projectdelved into whether brain functioncan explain moral reasoning, whilea communication major examinedthe importance of “going green.”

� FOR MORE ABOUT BRYANT’S

HONORS PROGRAM, GO TO

WWW.BRYANT.EDU/HONORSPROGRAM

OR E-MAIL PROFESSOR KENNETH SOUSA,

HONORS PROGRAM COORDINATOR,

AT KSOUSA@BRYANT.EDU.

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

“It isn’t always fair tojudge a

book by its cover.”ERIN TEFFS ’11

NEWINGTON, CT

B R Y A N T U N I V E R S I T Y

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“The Festival of Lights is one of my favoritetraditions at Bryant. I’ll never forget makingwinter crafts for hours in the “Roto” orwhen President Machtley dressed up as Santa.”

HILLARY CARTWRIGHT ’11MARKETING / MANAGEMENTSEEKONK, MA

B R Y A N T U N I V E R S I T Y

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“The Festival of Lights is one of my favoritetraditions at Bryant. I’ll never forget makingwinter crafts for hours in the “Roto” orwhen President Machtley dressed up as Santa.”

HILLARY CARTWRIGHT ’11MARKETING / MANAGEMENTSEEKONK, MA

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The Bryant University men’s andwomen’s swimming program is stillrelatively young, having competedfor only five seasons since joining thevarsity lineup. But in that short time,the Bulldogs have made tremendousstrides, capped by a strong run fromthe women at last year’s NortheastConference Championships, as wellas a number of record-breaking per-formances by the men at the ECACChampionships in Pittsburgh.

While the women, led by a brilliantperformance by first-year swimmerCasey Ostrander ’13, grabbed most ofthe headlines a year ago, this seasonthe men are off to an equally fine start,having already matched their wintotal from the 2009-10 season. Theyhave exceeded expectations in 2010-11,and sixth-year head coach KatieCameron has already witnessed multi-ple record-breaking performancesby veterans and newcomers alike.

Just one week into the season, themen traveled north as underdogs andcaptured a stunning 146-116 victoryover the University of Maine. A fewmeets later, junior Alex Kosenki ’12

made history at the University ofRhode Island Harold Anderson Invita-tional, where he shattered the meetrecord in the 100-yard freestyle witha time of 46.89, helping the Bulldogsto a second-place finish.

On the women’s side, Bryant hasgarnered three head-to-head winsagainst notable opponents, includingvictories over conference rival WagnerCollege and intrastate adversary Prov-idence College. Ostrander, who holdseight school and pool records and wasnamed Co-Athlete and Rookie of theMeet at the 2009 Northeast ConferenceChampionships, has continued a stel-lar career in her sophomore season.Joining her in the spotlight are a num-ber of teammates in 2010-11. At theURI Invitational, sophomore MollySmith ’13 broke a school record inthe 500-yard freestyle with a time of5:11.81. Taylor DeBever ’14 and Ostran-der have also set new pool and schoolmarks and look to continue to makehistory as the second half of the seasongets under way.

� WWW.BRYANTBULLDOGS.COM

Bryant swimmingoff to strong start

Faces in the Bryant crowd

Byron Kerr ’12FinanceAtlanta, GA

Kerr co-led a student team that took firstplace in the campus-wide Service Learn-ing Fair, featuring top projects from Man-agement 200 classes. Kerr’s group choseto work for a semester with the AfricanAlliance of Rhode Island for the opportu-nity to leave a mark on a growing organi-zation. “It was very enlighteningworking with this nonprofit organiza-tion,” he says. “These out-of-classroomexperiences are extremely important forstudents to get out of their comfort zoneand actually experience some of the real-life problems that are happening rightnear us.” Kerr plans to work as a financialanalyst or in investment banking.

� WWW.BRYANT.EDU/SLFAIR

Kathleen Wiseman ’11AccountingBarrington, RI

Wiseman felt confident when she steppedto the front of the room and began pre-senting ideas and strategies to visitingTarget executives. Her Honors Programteam had spent the semester researchingand devising strategies that would helpthe retail giant become more successfulin urban markets. “This type of projectis a chance to apply classroom conceptsto real world experiences,” she says, “andit looks great on your résumé.” A BetaGamma Sigma inductee and a BryantStudent Ambassador, Wiseman hasalready received a job offer from PwC’sBoston tax department. She’ll start work-ing in January 2012 after completingthe MPAc program at Bryant.

� WWW.BRYANT.EDU/TARGETCASECOMPETITION

Naomi Kamiya ’11ManagementSanta Cruz, Bolivia

Since her freshman year, Kamiya has takenpart in i2i, the Intercultural Student Orga-nization’s annual show of music, dance,and fashion from around the world. As aco-chair last semester, she helped to coordi-nate the production featuring more than100 people. It taught her a lot about being aleader and adapting on the fly to producean event she is passionate about. “I havelearned that things do not always come outthe way one expects them to,” she says.“However, the satisfaction of knowing thatyou are helping create an event that willbe spectacular and that the audience willenjoy is priceless.”

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

Professor Enos, a nationally recognizedexpert in sociology and service learning,empowers students to be change agentsby providing themwith opportunities tomake a difference outside of the classroom.“I have never been on a campus wherethe culture of service is so strong,” shesays. “That’s a lens that illuminates thekind of citizens they want to be in the com-munity.” These efforts helped Bryant earna spot on the President’s Higher EducationCommunity Service Honor Roll in 2008and 2009. Enos herself was honored in2009 with the Michelle Norris Award, aprestigious community honor from Chil-dren’s Friend and Service in Rhode Island.

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Sophomore International ExperienceIn January, nearly 100 students in three groups spent two weeks inChina, Panama and Costa Rica, or Germany and Greece as part ofBryant’s Sophomore International Experience. The “Experience”portion had students venturing far beyond traditional touristdestinations. The China travelers, for instance, spent the fall semes-ter writing a business plan for a small textile factory outside ofShanghai and presented the owners with their recommendationsand findings during a meeting in January.

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

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They say entrepreneurs neversleep. Mallory Musante ’09, whostarted a business in her senior

year at Bryant, does manage to catchsome zzzzs, but she is no stranger tohard work and long hours. Initially, sheworked days to raise capital to fuel herpassion, Mallory Musante Shoes, ofwhich she is owner and lead designer.Nights were spent hand-paintingwomen’s shoes – walking works of artthat Carrie Bradshaw would covet.

Musante, who lives in Mystic, CT,had been frustrated with not being ableto find unique shoes that expressed herpersonality. An idea took hold, and shebegan to put a plan into place whileshe was a Bryant student. As a junior,she completed an intensive shoe-making course in San Francisco throughPrescott and Mackay, a London-basedfashion and accessory design school,and learned how to make a pair ofwomen’s pumps by hand. Next, sheidentified a void in the footwear marketafter seeing a variety of hand-paintedsneakers – mostly for men.

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

of Signature Looks, which she refersto as fashion staples. Her efforts arepaying off, and her shoes are creatinga buzz, appearing in YSF Magazine,G.L.A.M. Gyrlz, Startup Princess, andother online media. She recently heldher first trunk show at an upscaleboutique in Brooklyn.

The marketing major, who is alsoan accomplished artist, credits muchof her success to her Bryant education.Her classes and professors sparkedher entrepreneurial drive, she says, andthe individual attention she receivedthrough a directed study with Professorof Marketing Elaine Notarantoniohelped her solidify ideas, conductappropriate research, and produce abusiness plan.

Musante believes one of the mostpositive aspects of going to Bryant is itsresources. “Faculty and other studentsare always available to help solveproblems and work with you to becomesuccessful,” she says, “and I’ve madeso many contacts that are always therewhenever I need advice.”

Marketing Instructor Sandra Potteris one of them. “She has helped medevelop my ideas and has been a great

support system for me for wheneverI need to bounce ideas off someone orif I have a question.”

The future looks bright for Musante,who nowworks “solely” on her business.This winter, her shoes will grace therunway at New York FashionWeek, andshe participated in the Accessory Show-case at StyleWeek Providence. She has

retained a PR firm to help her bring thecompany to the next level, but her phi-losophy remains simple and steadfast.

“Everyone should have a pair ofshoes that perfectly reflect their personalstyle – and it’s my goal to provide theseshoes,” she says.

Musante plans to do that one pur-poseful step at a time.

AFTER BRYANT I Alumni Profile

2009 grad creates footwearwith flair

Mallory Musante ’09,owner and leaddesigner of MalloryMusante Shoes

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

(L-R) Felipe Baza ’13 (Palma, Spain) and Brian Walsh ’13 (West Redding, CT) on the Great Wall ofChina in January 2011.

Profile of astudent-athleteSiamone Bennett ’11Actuarial Mathematics majorForward, Women’s BasketballHometown: Poughkeepsie, NY

Why Bryant?This is a great school academically,which is why I chose to come here.I felt that Bryant would allowme to get the best of both worlds –academically and athletically.

Favorite class?My favorite class at Bryant wassociology in race and ethnicity – itgrabbed my attention. I was excitedto go to every class and participatein discussions. It forced me to lookoutside the box, be open-minded,and question assumptions aboutthe subject of race and ethnicity.

Toughest opponent?In my opinion, the toughest oppo-nent we've played thus far wasQuinnipiac. Conference play isalways tough because so much ison the line, and we play with alot of emotion.

Most memorable game?My most memorable at Bryantwas a Bentley game when I was afreshman. The gym was packed,and the game evoked so manydifferent emotions, reminding meof why I love basketball. LynnAnn Kokoski (who later became acoach) hit the buzzer beater toend the game, and I swear I don'tthink I have ever been that ecstatic.I hopped out of my seat so fast,and I think I jumped the highestI ever jumped.

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The Bryant University men’s andwomen’s swimming program is stillrelatively young, having competedfor only five seasons since joining thevarsity lineup. But in that short time,the Bulldogs have made tremendousstrides, capped by a strong run fromthe women at last year’s NortheastConference Championships, as wellas a number of record-breaking per-formances by the men at the ECACChampionships in Pittsburgh.

While the women, led by a brilliantperformance by first-year swimmerCasey Ostrander ’13, grabbed most ofthe headlines a year ago, this seasonthe men are off to an equally fine start,having already matched their wintotal from the 2009-10 season. Theyhave exceeded expectations in 2010-11,and sixth-year head coach KatieCameron has already witnessed multi-ple record-breaking performancesby veterans and newcomers alike.

Just one week into the season, themen traveled north as underdogs andcaptured a stunning 146-116 victoryover the University of Maine. A fewmeets later, junior Alex Kosenki ’12

made history at the University ofRhode Island Harold Anderson Invita-tional, where he shattered the meetrecord in the 100-yard freestyle witha time of 46.89, helping the Bulldogsto a second-place finish.

On the women’s side, Bryant hasgarnered three head-to-head winsagainst notable opponents, includingvictories over conference rival WagnerCollege and intrastate adversary Prov-idence College. Ostrander, who holdseight school and pool records and wasnamed Co-Athlete and Rookie of theMeet at the 2009 Northeast ConferenceChampionships, has continued a stel-lar career in her sophomore season.Joining her in the spotlight are a num-ber of teammates in 2010-11. At theURI Invitational, sophomore MollySmith ’13 broke a school record inthe 500-yard freestyle with a time of5:11.81. Taylor DeBever ’14 and Ostran-der have also set new pool and schoolmarks and look to continue to makehistory as the second half of the seasongets under way.

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Bryant swimmingoff to strong start

Faces in the Bryant crowd

Byron Kerr ’12FinanceAtlanta, GA

Kerr co-led a student team that took firstplace in the campus-wide Service Learn-ing Fair, featuring top projects from Man-agement 200 classes. Kerr’s group choseto work for a semester with the AfricanAlliance of Rhode Island for the opportu-nity to leave a mark on a growing organi-zation. “It was very enlighteningworking with this nonprofit organiza-tion,” he says. “These out-of-classroomexperiences are extremely important forstudents to get out of their comfort zoneand actually experience some of the real-life problems that are happening rightnear us.” Kerr plans to work as a financialanalyst or in investment banking.

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Kathleen Wiseman ’11AccountingBarrington, RI

Wiseman felt confident when she steppedto the front of the room and began pre-senting ideas and strategies to visitingTarget executives. Her Honors Programteam had spent the semester researchingand devising strategies that would helpthe retail giant become more successfulin urban markets. “This type of projectis a chance to apply classroom conceptsto real world experiences,” she says, “andit looks great on your résumé.” A BetaGamma Sigma inductee and a BryantStudent Ambassador, Wiseman hasalready received a job offer from PwC’sBoston tax department. She’ll start work-ing in January 2012 after completingthe MPAc program at Bryant.

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Naomi Kamiya ’11ManagementSanta Cruz, Bolivia

Since her freshman year, Kamiya has takenpart in i2i, the Intercultural Student Orga-nization’s annual show of music, dance,and fashion from around the world. As aco-chair last semester, she helped to coordi-nate the production featuring more than100 people. It taught her a lot about being aleader and adapting on the fly to producean event she is passionate about. “I havelearned that things do not always come outthe way one expects them to,” she says.“However, the satisfaction of knowing thatyou are helping create an event that willbe spectacular and that the audience willenjoy is priceless.”

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

Professor Enos, a nationally recognizedexpert in sociology and service learning,empowers students to be change agentsby providing themwith opportunities tomake a difference outside of the classroom.“I have never been on a campus wherethe culture of service is so strong,” shesays. “That’s a lens that illuminates thekind of citizens they want to be in the com-munity.” These efforts helped Bryant earna spot on the President’s Higher EducationCommunity Service Honor Roll in 2008and 2009. Enos herself was honored in2009 with the Michelle Norris Award, aprestigious community honor from Chil-dren’s Friend and Service in Rhode Island.

� WWW.BRYANT.EDU/SANDRAENOS

Sophomore International ExperienceIn January, nearly 100 students in three groups spent two weeks inChina, Panama and Costa Rica, or Germany and Greece as part ofBryant’s Sophomore International Experience. The “Experience”portion had students venturing far beyond traditional touristdestinations. The China travelers, for instance, spent the fall semes-ter writing a business plan for a small textile factory outside ofShanghai and presented the owners with their recommendationsand findings during a meeting in January.

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

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OFFICE-OF-ADMISSION

They say entrepreneurs neversleep. Mallory Musante ’09, whostarted a business in her senior

year at Bryant, does manage to catchsome zzzzs, but she is no stranger tohard work and long hours. Initially, sheworked days to raise capital to fuel herpassion, Mallory Musante Shoes, ofwhich she is owner and lead designer.Nights were spent hand-paintingwomen’s shoes – walking works of artthat Carrie Bradshaw would covet.

Musante, who lives in Mystic, CT,had been frustrated with not being ableto find unique shoes that expressed herpersonality. An idea took hold, and shebegan to put a plan into place whileshe was a Bryant student. As a junior,she completed an intensive shoe-making course in San Francisco throughPrescott and Mackay, a London-basedfashion and accessory design school,and learned how to make a pair ofwomen’s pumps by hand. Next, sheidentified a void in the footwear marketafter seeing a variety of hand-paintedsneakers – mostly for men.

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

of Signature Looks, which she refersto as fashion staples. Her efforts arepaying off, and her shoes are creatinga buzz, appearing in YSF Magazine,G.L.A.M. Gyrlz, Startup Princess, andother online media. She recently heldher first trunk show at an upscaleboutique in Brooklyn.

The marketing major, who is alsoan accomplished artist, credits muchof her success to her Bryant education.Her classes and professors sparkedher entrepreneurial drive, she says, andthe individual attention she receivedthrough a directed study with Professorof Marketing Elaine Notarantoniohelped her solidify ideas, conductappropriate research, and produce abusiness plan.

Musante believes one of the mostpositive aspects of going to Bryant is itsresources. “Faculty and other studentsare always available to help solveproblems and work with you to becomesuccessful,” she says, “and I’ve madeso many contacts that are always therewhenever I need advice.”

Marketing Instructor Sandra Potteris one of them. “She has helped medevelop my ideas and has been a great

support system for me for wheneverI need to bounce ideas off someone orif I have a question.”

The future looks bright for Musante,who nowworks “solely” on her business.This winter, her shoes will grace therunway at New York FashionWeek, andshe participated in the Accessory Show-case at StyleWeek Providence. She has

retained a PR firm to help her bring thecompany to the next level, but her phi-losophy remains simple and steadfast.

“Everyone should have a pair ofshoes that perfectly reflect their personalstyle – and it’s my goal to provide theseshoes,” she says.

Musante plans to do that one pur-poseful step at a time.

AFTER BRYANT I Alumni Profile

2009 grad creates footwearwith flair

Mallory Musante ’09,owner and leaddesigner of MalloryMusante Shoes

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

(L-R) Felipe Baza ’13 (Palma, Spain) and Brian Walsh ’13 (West Redding, CT) on the Great Wall ofChina in January 2011.

Profile of astudent-athleteSiamone Bennett ’11Actuarial Mathematics majorForward, Women’s BasketballHometown: Poughkeepsie, NY

Why Bryant?This is a great school academically,which is why I chose to come here.I felt that Bryant would allowme to get the best of both worlds –academically and athletically.

Favorite class?My favorite class at Bryant wassociology in race and ethnicity – itgrabbed my attention. I was excitedto go to every class and participatein discussions. It forced me to lookoutside the box, be open-minded,and question assumptions aboutthe subject of race and ethnicity.

Toughest opponent?In my opinion, the toughest oppo-nent we've played thus far wasQuinnipiac. Conference play isalways tough because so much ison the line, and we play with alot of emotion.

Most memorable game?My most memorable at Bryantwas a Bentley game when I was afreshman. The gym was packed,and the game evoked so manydifferent emotions, reminding meof why I love basketball. LynnAnn Kokoski (who later became acoach) hit the buzzer beater toend the game, and I swear I don'tthink I have ever been that ecstatic.I hopped out of my seat so fast,and I think I jumped the highestI ever jumped.

in finance and accounting and learnedhow they integrate with other depart-ments. Lunch symposiums with depart-ment heads helped her appreciate howthe organization comes together as awhole. The opera company family, shesays, is a wonderfully diverse group ofpeople with remarkable backgrounds.

Because she had used the AmicaCenter from the first semester of herfreshman year, Rosales was confidentwhen she began the interview process.“I walked in for a monthly calendar ofevents and just kept going to activitiesthat would be of benefit to me,” she says.“It’s incredibly important to be proactiveand engaged, and be the force behindyour own success.”

Now that she’s back on campus,Rosales is focusing on the future andhopes to get into the field of finance ormanagerial accounting. “I’d love to bea budget analyst,” she says. “It’s invig-orating finding more efficient and effec-tive ways to cut costs and streamlineprocesses.”

When she was first looking at col-leges, Rosales toured quite a few in NewEngland that fit her academic and per-sonal criteria, but Bryant was the mostwelcoming – the one she could see herselfa part of. When she graduates in May,she knows she will be armed with excep-tionally versatile knowledge beneficial toa professional in any field.

“Visit campus, talk to current students,and learn about Bryant,” she advises.“Despite being a small school, you’ll findthere are big opportunities here.”

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IMPORTANT ADMISSION DATES

Visit Bryant and see for yourself

A t Bryant University, 12 milesoutside Providence, Rhode Island,seeing is believing…, according to

Barron’s “Best Buys in CollegeEducation.”

A campus visit is the best way tomake an informed decision about college.Prospective students who visit Bryant’scampus usually apply – evidence thatour friendly atmosphere, beautiful cam-pus, and high-quality academics are bestexperienced in person.

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

• Attend an Information Session presentedby a member of the admission staff(Monday-Friday and most Saturdays).

• Spend a Day With Class.

• Schedule an interview with an admis-sion counselor or a student fellow.

• Fly-in and you may qualify for areimbursement.

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

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While interning at WashingtonNational Opera (WNO) inD.C., Kate Rosales ’11 met the

great tenor Plácido Domingo and otherluminaries. She sat in on dress and pianorehearsals, learned how costumes aremade, and got a backstage tour of theKennedy Center for the Performing Arts.For Rosales, the arts are truly a passion,but it’s finance and accounting thatbeckon after graduation. Her internshipat WNO bridged both worlds.

The finance major from Dallas, TX,received internship offers from sevenoutstanding organizations. She wantedexposure to finance and accounting in thearts, and WNO had the focus she sought.The position included housing in a

residential/academic facility owned byThe Washington Center, the programthat partners with Bryant’s Amica Centerfor Career Education to make such aca-demic experiences possible.

After studying abroad in Vienna,Austria, in the spring of 2010, the decisionto move to D.C. wasn’t an easy one, saysRosales. It meant another semester awayfrom Bryant and her friends, and givingup leadership positions and active partic-ipation in clubs and organizations. “Theopportunities to study abroad and workfull-time for a semester were very valuable,so I don’t regret my decision,” she says.

At WNO, Rosales immersed herself

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York’s Art Deco Society. Medusa’s, whichopened in 1972, is considered THE placeto find vintage-style hair accessories.The next stop was Lifestyle Trimco, a full-service manufacturer of products formerchandise presentation.

Day Three found students at the cor-porate offices of Tommy Hilfiger USA.Betsy Hilfiger, Tommy’s sister, personallyled a tour that included the design,merchandising, production, and salesareas of the company, as well as thefamous archive closet. Lunch followedin the corporate dining room. The finalstop was a visit to Kenneth D. King,a small haute couture house, and thedesigner’s studio where King producesone-of-a-kind pieces.

The hectic pace was exhausting, yetstudents were exhilarated by what theydiscovered.

“Many students dream of being partof the glamorous fashion industry buthave very little knowledge of what itconsists of,” says Clare. “This once-in-a-lifetime opportunity gave them accessto a wide range of prestigious companiesand industry contacts. Bryant studentslearned that fashion is really a businessunto itself – and the possibilities itoffers are endless.”

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Ladies’ NightWednesday, February 16

Tuesday, February 22

Transfer InformationSessionSaturday, February 26

Bryant 101Saturday, March 26

Admitted Student OpenHouseSaturday, April 2

Admitted Student DaysMonday, April 4 through

Friday, April 8

Monday, April 11 through

Friday, April 15

Moonlighting at BryantWednesday, April 6

Tuesday, April 12

Bryant 101Saturday, April 16

Congratulatory Dinner forAdmitted Transfer StudentsMonday, May 2

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SSeventeen Bryant students spentthree days in New York City overwinter break, meeting with key

players in the fashion industry. The real-life tour provided a glimpse into manydifferent aspects of the industry – fromcreating budgets to determining criticalelements in store construction. Accompa-nied by Judith Clare, director of Bryant’saward-winning Amica Center for CareerEducation, and Associate Professor ofMarketing Teresa McCarthy, the groupvisited major showrooms, learned howmarketing trends are developed, metdesigners, and networked with merchan-dising executives.

Day One began with a tour of thecorporate offices of Kenneth Cole Produc-tions in Rockefeller Center, wherestudents viewed firsthand the energeticwork environment the corporationthrives on. This was followed by shop-ping in Soho at boutiques such as Uniqlo,

All Saints, and Top Shop, all known fortheir unique brand images, merchandis-ing techniques, and overall store am-biance. The group began the evening atJean-Claude’s trendy Chez Josephine andenjoyed a three-course bistro meal priorto attending “Phantom of the Opera,”the longest-running show in Broadwayhistory.

Day Two started with a before-hoursprivate tour of Bergdorf Goodman, aManhattan landmark since 1899. Thestore’s training manager described thevisual merchandising within each depart-ment and how window displays arecreated. Students then enjoyed a privateviewing of the His & Hers Exhibit at themuseum at the Fashion Institute of Tech-nology. After lunch, the group met withthe owner of Medusa’s Heirlooms, whoalso happens to be the president of New

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

Couture fashion designer Kenneth D. King discusses his work with (L-R) Kara Tuccinardi ’13 (Tewksbury,MA), Melissa Ellard ’13 (Foxboro, MA), and Antoinette Lombardi ’12 (Wallingford, CT).CONTINUED ON PAGE 8