Your Alumni Newsletter
Volume 3, Issue 1
February 2009

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Alumni Leadership Weekend April 17-18, 2009
Building the Bryant Network

Want to reconnect with your alma mater, hone your leadership skills, and network with Bryant alumni and faculty? Then plan to participate in Bryant’s 3rd Annual Alumni Leadership Weekend, April 17-18, 2009.

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Make Twice the Impact!
Bryant’s board of trustees members are reaching deep into their own pockets now until June 30 in an effort to get you to increase donations to the University.

The members of Bryant’s board of trustees have issued a challenge to alumni, parents, and friends: all new and increased gifts to the Annual Fund will be matched by them – up to $100,000.

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BRYANT 2U: Mike Roberto
Update Your Skills
Strengthen Your Network

Norwalk, CT         New York, NY            San Francisco, CA
March 5th             March 10th                  March 12th     

Meet acclaimed author and Bryant’s own, Michael Roberto, and join fellow alumni for a lively evening of dynamic discussions, drinks and delicious hors d’oeuvres. Network with your colleagues while celebrating the launch of Professor Roberto’s latest book, Know What You Don’t Know: How Great Leaders Prevent Problems Before They Happen. "Michael Roberto has a unique knack of looking at fascinating, complex events and drawing relevant parallels into all aspects of business management." Jonathan Saxe, Chief Information Officer - International, Morgan Stanley.

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12th Women's Summit to be held on March 12 on Bryant campus

Registration is now open for the Women’s Summit, which will take place on Thursday, March 12 at Bryant University. Featured keynote speakers include Mireille Guiliano, president and CEO of the esteemed wine and champagne company Clicquot, Inc., Jean Chatzky, award-winning journalist and best-selling author, and Dominique Dawes, who is not only an Olympic champion, but also a champion for those she inspires and encourages.

To learn more or to register, visit http://wsummit.bryant.edu/

Alumni Profile

Following through on ideas: Patti Devine ‘91

“You should never let your ideas go uncultivated,” says Patti Devine ’91, managing director and founder of consulting firm Devine & Company in New York City. “Getting the idea is the easy part, but succeeding depends on following through.”

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Alumni Profile

Finding all the benefits: David Greco ‘00

Dave Greco ’00 of North Haven, Conn., tackles tough issues every day. As the director of the worksite division for The Health Consultants Group, he helps companies add new programs to their benefits menu while reducing costs. As a result, the companies he works with are better positioned to save money and create new jobs.

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Student Profile




Chronicling the entrepreneur's journey: Patrick Sargent ‘10

Bryant student Patrick Sargent of Salem, Mass., has created a phenomenal documentary about entrepreneurship that features interviews with Bryant alumni and faculty.  His film debut will be on campus on Tuesday, February 10, at 6 p.m. in Janikies Theatre. Preview a trailer for the documentary on YouTube:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rWCZ3uSdHXE&feature=related

For more information, visit the film’s Web site at: http://www.workyourwayupfilm.com


Bryant University Athletics Hall of Fame

The Bryant University Department of Athletics is pleased to announce the Athletics Hall of Fame Class of 2009.  This year's class features four former student-athletes who will be inducted during the annual Hall of Fame and Induction Dinner on Friday , February 27, 2009, in the Bello Center's Stepan Grand Hall. Registration for the dinner is available online.

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Stay Connected Online

One of the exclusive benefits of holding a degree from Bryant is the power of the alumni network. The advent of social networking Web sites makes staying in touch with your peers easier and more effective than ever.

To get started, enroll in the University’s secure alumni online directory where you can update your home and work information, add a class note or picture, and upload your resume.

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AMICA Center for Career Education (formerly Career Services)




Career resources for alumni are available from the Amica Center for Career Education. You can register to join the Bryant Alumni Career Link and  share career information with fellow alumni and current students. To see the site and learn more, go to: https://www.eventemanagement.com/bryant

The Job Source is a weekly list of available positions in a variety of fields published by the Amica Center and is available to alumni via email. To subscribe, send an email to the Amica Center for Career Education and ask to be put on the electronic distribution list.  For a complete list of the last month's Job Source listings, please click on "Job Openings" below.

January job openings >

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