The Bentley Buzz

On Monday, Dec. 12 from noon to 1:00 p.m., Bentley will partner with the Boston Globe to host an online panel with workforce experts and Boston-area executives about how companies should recruit the next generation of workers. Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Paul Tesluk will kick off the livestream, followed by a conversation with Director of Workforce Development for the City of Boston Trinh Nguyen, Co-founder and CEO of Paperless Parts Jason Ray, and Managing Partner of Keystone Partners Elaine Varelas moderated by Diti Kohli, business reporter for the Boston Globe.

The panel is a continuation of Bentley's partnership with the Boston Globe to highlight the findings of the Bentley-Gallup Force for Good survey results. In October, Bentley and the Globe hosted a live event in Boston where executives from Deloitte US, Liberty Mutual Insurance and State Street joined President Chrite to discuss how Americans think business is doing when it comes to making a positive impact on society.

Register for the Dec. 12 Livestream

University Police are excited to once again collect toys for Waltham-area children and families in their annual toy drive! First launched in 2001 to spread joy to the community after the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, the University Police Toy Drive has impacted countless families in need across Waltham, further strengthening Bentley’s ties with our host city.

This year, University Police are once again partnering with Athletics to collect toys during home games to ensure that members of the Bentley community can participate and help those in need.

The toy drive was suspended in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic but returned last year with great enthusiasm. After collecting toys from the community, University Police partners with the Waltham Police department to distribute gifts to children and families who would benefit most.

“The Bentley community has been so generous with their donations every year,” said Lieutenant Jessica Roche. “The giant bin in the lobby overflows with toys for kids from newborn to 16. Witnessing that generosity every year reminds us what an amazing community we have here at Bentley.” 

University Police officers and staff regularly get involved to build community at Bentley, and the toy drive allows them to extend that effort each year to the Waltham area.  

“We hear stories of the smiles and cheers of the children getting to open one of the donated gifts,” said Lieutenant Roche. “Their joy and gratitude is the reason we collect toys and the reason the Bentley community so generously gives to the drive. We are so thankful for each and every toy and for our partners’ work to make this happen annually.” 

Interested in donating a gift to the toy drive? Visit University Police headquarters to deliver a gift or contact Lt. Jessica Roche to arrange pick-up for larger donations by Dec. 18.

Toys should be new, unwrapped, non-violent and suitable for ages 1-16.

Hometown: Thompson, Connecticut

Years at Bentley: Five years

Favorite spot on campus: My favorite spot on campus is the outdoor space between LaCava and Jennison. With the great outdoor seating, tree-lined greenspace and view of the clocktower, it’s a great space to have lunch or just sit and take in the beauty of the campus.

Hobbies: When not working, some of my favorite hobbies are traveling, cooking, tending to my perennial/vegetable gardens, spending time with family and never-ending home improvements.

Favorite television show: There are too many to name. At this moment, I’m watching season five of The Crown on Netflix. The cast members are incredibly talented in each season and the cinematography and music are captivating.

Favorite animal: My favorite animal is my dog, Rosie. She is a 10-year old Shichon. They are fantastic family pets and great companions.

Best place to grab lunch on campus: One of my favorite places to grab lunch on campus is at the Faculty and Staff dining room. The hospitality from the dining services team is wonderful, the menu is always something new and different, and it’s a great opportunity to catch up with fellow colleagues. And who doesn’t love coffee and dessert after a great meal?

Hidden talent: I enjoy restoring antique garden tractors and currently own two of which I’ve done full top-to-bottom restorations. It’s incredibly rewarding to restore something old and worn out to its former glory. This is an activity that my son Ethan enjoys as well and provides me the opportunity to pass down my skills and what I’ve learned from previous generations.  

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