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The Little Pie that Could

November 20, 2019
Kara (Wetzler) Romanik ’85 on QVC
Bright lights, big cameras and an expectant host on a silent soundstage, all waiting for our baker. She’s been hand-picked to pitch her product, crafted and cultivated for years to get to this…

Granting Opportunity

November 20, 2019
Research shows that afterschool programs inspire youth not only to learn and do better in school, but also to reach their full potential in life. The study, by Afterschool Alliance, goes on to note that for every child enrolled in such a program, there are two…

NSF Awards $1.4 Million

November 20, 2019
Ask Dave Szymanski to describe sustainability, and he’ll tell you it’s a “super wicked problem” facing our global economy. But the associate professor of geology isn’t just using geographically appropriate slang. In the realm of applied science and public…

Honoring a ‘Scholar, Leader and Gentleman’

November 20, 2019
Like any proud mother, Sylvia Schadee kept a scrapbook of her son’s achievements — and Robert Schadee ’66 had many. The phrase above is from “A Profile in Integrity,” featured in a 1960s issue of the Bentley Journal student newspaper; it speaks volumes of…

Guidance and Generosity

November 20, 2019
Guidance and Generosity The board room on the third floor of Rauch Administration Center has been named for former trustee David Weener ’72 and his wife, Elayne. The honor recognizes Mr. Weener's board service and…

From the President

November 20, 2019
Fall on a college campus always feels to me like a time for new beginnings. The cooling of the air and changing of the leaves go hand in hand with the feeling of a fresh start. I've been lucky to experience that rejuvenation as a student, faculty member,…

Five Reasons Great People Leave Good Jobs

November 20, 2019
Bad bosses do exist — and Christie Lindor ’02 has seen a few during 18-plus years as a management consultant across some 20 industries and sectors. She has also learned that a terrible manager is not the leading culprit when talented people pack up their…

Spotlight: Tuulia Haveri ’93

November 19, 2019
Tuulia Haveri built her career in high-tech global sales; now she's using her experience to help technology companies grow into international brands. Haveri is CEO for Tolt Traders Inc., which she co-founded in December 2016 to help small and mid-size…

From Underdog to Major League Lacrosse All-Star

November 18, 2019
Most days, Max Adler ’17 wakes up at 5 a.m. to hit the gym before heading to work. At the end of the work day, he practices lacrosse for at least 2 hours. It may sound like a grueling routine, but Adler wouldn’t have it any other way. Hard work, he says,…

From Clothing Store to College Prof

November 15, 2019
Aaron Nurick Receives Adamian Award for Lifetime Teaching Excellence
Professor Nurick, newly arrived at Bentley College, in his office (winter 1980).
Above: Professor Nurick with…