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China Medical Board Awards $149,000 Grant to Bentley University

September 13, 2011
The China Medical Board of the Rockefeller Foundation awarded a $149,000 grant to Bentley University.  Assistant Professor of History Bridie Andrews will use the funding to organize a conference on the history of medicine in China, scheduled for December 10 to 12 at Endicott House in Dedham, Mass.

Bentley University Center for Women and Business Presents “M.O.M.: More Opportunities for Mothers”

September 13, 2011
The Center for Women and Business at Bentley University will once again present a workshop series for mothers who are weighing their career options. “(M.O.M.) More Opportunities for Mothers: Helping Women Professionally Refocus, Reinvent, Reconnect” is designed to assist women who are beginning to make decisions about the next phases of work and life. The five-week series runs on Tuesdays - September 20, October 4, October 18, November 1, and November 15, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Bentley campus in Waltham. Mass.

Bentley Police Sergeant Robert Lynn Inducted into Kenpo International Hall of Fame

September 12, 2011

Bentley Police Sergeant Robert Lynn was recently inducted into the Kenpo International Hall of Fame in Las Vegas, with more than 900 attendees from around the world. Kenpo Karate is a style of martial art, of which Lynn is an 8th Degree Black Belt, professor title.

“It was an extremely humbling experience to be in the same Hall of Fame with legends such as William Chow, James Mitose, Edmund Kealoha Parker, Elvis Presley, John Chow-Hoon, Nancy Cerio and others,” Lynn recalls. “My son Bobby was present during my induction, which meant the world to me.” 

Bentley University Launches General Business Core Requirement Using Enterprise Resource Planning Software from SAP

September 9, 2011

Beginning this fall, Bentley University will require all junior-year business students to take a Business Processes and Systems course.  A key component of the course is the use of SAP ERP software.

U.S. and International High School Students Explore Wall Street and Campus Life at Bentley University

August 29, 2011

A group of 45 U.S. and international high school students gathered at Bentley University this summer to get an inside look at the financial industry and a taste of college life. Wall Street 101 is a week-long residential business camp held on the Bentley campus in Waltham, Mass. First offered in 2000, the educational summer camp gained immediate popularity among future financiers and has been featured in USA Today and on CNBC.

The Massachusetts Society of Certified Public Accountants, Inc., Awards Scholarships to Bentley Students Alecia Coleman and Frederick Jao

August 29, 2011

The Massachusetts Society of Certified Public Accountants, Inc., awarded scholarships to two Bentley students, presented at the MSCPA’s Annual Meeting and Recognition Reception. Alecia Coleman (Class of 2012) received the MSCPA Women in Accounting Scholarship; and graduate student Frederick Jao received the McGladrey Scholarship

Tracking Irene: Bentley is open today.

August 25, 2011

Bentley University is open today, Monday, August 29.

Graduate Orientation will take place as planned today.

The university’s plans for undergraduate first year student move-in, First Week, and Convocation are also scheduled to take place as planned on Tuesday, August 30.

Undergraduate students are encouraged to contact the Residential Center at 781-891-2148 if they have questions.  

 

Perry Lowe Judges Microsoft Imagine Cup 2011

August 23, 2011

For the third consecutive year, Senior Lecturer in Marketing Perry Lowe was appointed to judge the Microsoft Imagine Cup 2011. Finalist entries were judged at the 2011 Worldwide Finals in New York City during July. The finals included registrants from 73 countries and regions.

Following the theme “Imagine a World Where Technology Helps Solve the Toughest Problems,” students from around the world were charged to channel their creative energy, their technical skills and their personal passion to take part in an urgent mission.

Emily Williams Receives $1,000 Scholarship from Dunkin’ Donuts

August 23, 2011
Incoming freshman Emily Williams received a $1,000 scholarship from Dunkin’ Donuts. The award was presented by Dunkin’ Donuts Field Marketing Manager Todd Wallace at a ceremony held at the Dunkin’ Donuts Center in Providence, Rhode Island. The students were joined for the awards ceremony by Providence Mayor Angel Taveras.

Bentley University Appoints Michael Quinn Associate PhD Director

August 23, 2011
Bentley University announces the appointment of Michael Quinn as associate PhD director. Quinn, who most recently served as associate professor of economics and associate director of the honors program at Bentley, will promote and develop the university’s doctoral program.