New 10,000-square-foot lab accommodates growing number of science majors
December 4th, 2008
SMITHFIELD, R.I. - Bryant University faculty and the University's growing number of science majors got an early gift from Santa - nearly 10,000 square feet of new laboratories stocked with more than half a million dollars worth of analytical equipment.
The new space includes two teaching labs and eight research labs for work being conducted by Bryant's science and technology faculty and a number of students, including those pursuing the University's newest degree - a bachelor of science in environmental science. (The University also anticipates launching another science major - a bachelor of science in biology — in academic year 2009. The new programs join Bryant's longstanding minors in environmental science and biotechnology.)
Commentary: Learning from Rhode Island’s history of social welfare
December 3rd, 2008
In the course of her research into the history of institutional care for the children in Rhode Island, Associate Professor of Sociology Sandra Enos, Ph.D., explored the work of one of Rhode Island's earliest social scientists, Thomas Hazard. She shares some of her findings in the following commentary.
50 best branding ideas
December 1st, 2008
A University Business magazine article about how colleges and universities successfully create and communicate their brands includes Bryant's campuswide focus on issues of character. (See entry No. 23.)
The ‘Amarante Factor’ that hooked acclaimed conductor catches national judges’ notice, too
November 21st, 2008
Bryant chapter of Collegiate Entrepreneurs Organization wins three national awards: best chapter, student leader of the year, best Web site
SMITHFIELD, R.I. - For the second year in a row, Bryant University's chapter of the Collegiate Entrepreneurs' Organization (CEO) was named the nation's Best Overall Chapter. It is the first time any chapter has won back-to-back top honors.
In addition, Lauren Amarante '11 of Meriden, Conn., who so impressed acclaimed Boston Philharmonic conductor Benjamin Zander that he waived his five-figure speaker's fee when he spoke at Bryant Oct. 21, won the Student Leader of the Year award. John Botte '11 of Smithtown, N.Y., was honored for designing the best CEO chapter Web site.
R.I. unemployment rate hits 9.3 percent
November 21st, 2008
Assistant Professor of Economics Edinaldo Tebaldi predicts Rhode Island's unemployment will crest at 10.3 percent in 2010 before the state starts gaining jobs the following year.
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R.I. unemployment rate climbs to 9.3 percent
November 21st, 2008
Assistant Professor of Economics Edinaldo Tebaldo says Rhode Island's unemployment rate is "worse than expected."
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A world of difference
November 20th, 2008
As part of their "Management Principles and Practice" course with Professor John Poirier, Bryant students Kim McHugh and Pat Helmas are teaching grant writing to youngsters at the Highlands Charter School in Providence. The grants will benefit a secretarial school in Ghana.
Bryant economist issues outlook for R.I., shares “to do” list to prepare state for recovery
November 20th, 2008
SMITHFIELD, R.I. - The Rhode Island economy, currently in a recession, could see inklings of recovery in the second quarter of 2009, but the state must have the foresight to develop a long-term strategy to take advantage of any emerging opportunities.
That's the verdict from Bryant University economist Edinaldo Tebaldi, who presented a sober view of Rhode Island's economic outlook through 2010, along with a "to do" list for possible recovery, at today's (Nov. 20, 2008) New England Economic Partnership conference held at the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston.
State’s economy predicted to get even worse before it gets better
November 20th, 2008
Edinaldo Tebaldi, assistant professor of economics, present's an economic forecast for Rhode Island at the fall New England Economic Partnership conference in Boston.
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Beyond Borat: Open house at Kazakh yurt highlights International Education Week
November 17th, 2008
SMITHFIELD, R.I. - On the outside, the authentic Kazakh yurt that dominates the Bryant University Rotunda this week looks fuzzy and drab. Inside, however, it's another story: A riot of color, pattern and texture create a cozy gathering place for groups of faculty, students and staff who have stopped by to learn about the history, culture, and arts of Kazakhstan.
Said one student, "If I had camped out in one of these when I was a boy, I'd still be camping."
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