BIPL director discusses RI loan to video game company
May 16th, 2012
In this Boston Globe article, Gary Sasse, director of Bryant University Institute for Public Service, offers his perspective on a loan — now in default — that was made by the state of Rhode Island to 38 Studios, a video game company.
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State House citation honors Bryant student for LGBTQ advocacy
May 15th, 2012
Rep. Frank Ferri '76 calls Jonathan DeCosta '12 'an inspiration and a leader whom I admire'
SMITHFIELD, R.I. — Be it hereby known that Jonathan DeCosta's four years of advocacy on behalf of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgendered and questioning community at Bryant haven't gone without notice.
On May 10, the R.I. House of Representatives issued a citation praising DeCosta's efforts as president of Bryant Pride to bring an LGBTQ resource center and gender-neutral housing to campus.
27th annual World Trade Day May 23 examines the U.S. manufacturing renaissance
May 14th, 2012
Keynote speakers from Seven Revolutions and Boston Consulting Group, and panelists whose companies are part of the reinvention and rebirth of 'Made in the USA' will offer attendees a first-hand look at the steps they took to go from surviving to thriving in global marketplace
SMITHFIELD, R.I. - As world markets begin to show signs of recovery from a deep and long recession, companies throughout the United States are cautiously reinventing themselves in order to succeed in the global marketplace.
"Made in the USA," the 27th annual World Trade Day at Bryant University, offers participants opportunities to learn from area companies that are winning business back from overseas. The conference begins at 8 a.m. Wednesday, May 23, on the Bryant University campus, 1150 Douglas Pike.
Economist Jeffrey Sachs, director of The Earth Institute, will address 864 graduating seniors May 19 at Bryant U.
May 14th, 2012
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- WHAT: Bryant University undergraduate Commencement ceremony
- WHEN: Saturday, May 19. Procession begins at 9:30 a.m.; ceremony begins at 10 a.m.
- WHERE: Main tent, Bryant University campus, 1150 Douglas Pike, Smithfield
- MORE: The list of graduates is online here; the ceremony will be webcast here.
- Reporters and photographers who plan to attend should contact Tracie Sweeney, Bryant University director of public relations, 401-232-6183, tsweeney@bryant.edu
SMITHFIELD, R.I. - Dr. Jeffrey Sachs, director of The Earth Institute at Columbia University who has been called "the most important economist in the world" by The New York Times, will address 864 graduating seniors and receive an honorary doctorate of humane letters during Bryant University's undergraduate Commencement Saturday, May 19. The ceremony begins at 10 a.m. on the University campus, 1150 Douglas Pike.
Honorary degrees will be presented to R.I.’s general treasurer and CEO of Hope Global during Bryant Graduate School Commencement May 17
May 11th, 2012
Cheryl Merchant of Hope Global will address the 174 graduates and their guests
- WHO: Cheryl Merchant, president and CEO of Hope Global, and Gina Raimondo, general treasurer of Rhode Island
- WHAT: Honorary degree presentation and Graduate School Commencement
- WHEN: Thursday, May 17. Procession begins at 4:45 p.m.; ceremony begins at 5
- WHERE: Main tent, Bryant University campus, 1150 Douglas Pike, Smithfield
SMITHFIELD, R.I. - Cheryl Merchant, left, president and CEO of Rhode Island-based manufacturer Hope Global, and Gina Raimondo, general treasurer of Rhode Island, will receive honorary doctorates of business administration during Bryant University's Commencement ceremony for its Graduate School of Business.
The ceremony begins at 5 p.m. and is expected to last until 6:30 p.m.
Student advocates for more support for foster children as they enter adulthood
May 11th, 2012
In this opinion piece published by the Providence Journal, Ariana Alicea '12 calls for states to increase their support for foster children who "age out" of the system at age 18.
Alicea, a sociology and service learning major from Connecticut, writes: "I'm not speaking from behind the desk of a philanthropy or political position. ... I have been a foster child since I was 6. I was fortunate enough to be born and neglected in Connecticut, a state that offers an extension of child-welfare benefits after age 18 to young adults who qualify."
R.I. Current Economic Indicator suggests economic stagnation, hints at increasing risk of double-dip recession
May 10th, 2012
SMITHFIELD, R.I. - With very slow rates of economic growth, the state economy has been stuck since the first quarter of 2011, according to the Rhode Island Current Economic Indicator (CEI).
According to a briefing released today by Bryant University's Center for Global and Regional Economic Studies and the Rhode Island Public Expenditure Council (RIPEC), the CEI for the first quarter of 2012 increased 1 percent (annualized rate).
"The indicator signifies that Rhode Island's economy is stagnating, and that growth is predominantly the result of external factors, which are also showing signs of slowing," said John Simmons, executive director of RIPEC. "While there are some positive signs, the question is whether the economic conditions in the state will continue to improve, and at what rate."
Bryant places 5th overall in national collegiate clothing drive
May 9th, 2012
Bryant students' participation in the 2012 oneSHIRT Challenge, a national contest sponsored by SustainU to collect clothing and textiles for recycling, earned Bryant fifth place overall and third place in per-student poundage. Florida State U won with a collection of more than 3 tons overall. Bryant students gathered 1,781 pounds total, averaging 0.496 pounds per student. One hundred ten colleges and universities participated.
Let audiences dictate social media
May 7th, 2012
Sharmin Attaran, assistant professor of marketing, suggests that owners of small businesses understand their audiences when considering which social media platform to incorporate into a marketing plan. In this Providence Business News article, she recommends starting small rather than "diving right into the deep end of the social media pool."
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Arts districts and arts communities benefit R.I. economy, Bryant economist says
May 7th, 2012
Encouraging growth of arts districts and arts communities is a smart move for R.I., Bryant economist Edinaldo Tebaldi tells the Providence Journal. The amount of money needed to create jobs in the arts "is actually significantly smaller than what we need on average in some other sectors," he says, adding that the arts has an "economic multiplier effect."
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BIPL director discusses RI loan to video game company
May 16, 2012 | Boston Globe
Student advocates for more support for foster children as they enter adulthood
May 11, 2012 | Providence Journal
R.I. Current Economic Indicator suggests economic stagnation, hints at increasing risk of double-dip recession
May 10, 2012
Bryant places 5th overall in national collegiate clothing drive
May 9, 2012 | SustainU press release
Let audiences dictate social media
May 7, 2012 | Providence Business News
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