Posts Tagged with “Commencement”

Economist urges investment in improving society; Jeffrey Sachs says Bryant’s balance of business, liberal arts is ‘what our society needs’

May 20th, 2012

In its coverage of Bryant's graduation ceremony, the Providence Journal notes that renown economist Jeffrey Sachs, who spoke to the graduates, called Bryant's expectation "that business students minor in liberal arts and liberal arts students minor in business administration 'just what our society needs.'"

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Economist Jeffrey Sachs receives honorary degree, calls Bryant’s blend of business and liberal arts ‘truly pathbreaking’

May 19th, 2012

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Jeffrey Sachs receives the hood of the honorary doctor of humane letters from Bryant Vice President for Academic Affairs José-Marie Griffiths during Bryant's 149th Commencement ceremony Saturday, May 19.

SMITHFIELD, R.I. — The blended study of business and the liberal arts that is required of Bryant University graduates is "truly pathbreaking" and "just what society needs," Jeffrey D. Sachs, one of the leading voices for combining economic development with environmental sustainability, told the 864 graduating seniors and their guests during the University's 149th Commencement ceremony held on campus Saturday, May 19.

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Claudio Del Vecchio receives honorary degree

May 19th, 2012

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Claudio Del Vecchio, right, accepts the diploma recognizing his honorary doctor of business administration presented by President Ronald K. Machtley, left, during Bryant University's 149th Commencement ceremony. Del Vecchio is the chairman and CEO of Brooks Brothers Group, Inc., and executive director of Luxottica Group. The degree citation saluted him for his business and philanthropic accomplishments.

Nina Zolt receives honorary degree

May 19th, 2012

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Nina Zolt, co-founder and chief learning officer at ePals Inc., received an honorary doctor of humane letters during Bryant University's 149th Commencement ceremony Saturday, May 19. The degree citation said that as a pioneer in innovation in education, Zolt has "redefined who is a teacher and what it means to be a student" by "putting technology to excellent use."

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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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.

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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

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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.

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Economist Jeffrey Sachs, director of The Earth Institute, will address graduating seniors May 19 at Bryant University

April 19th, 2012

Cheryl Merchant, president and CEO of Hope Global, will be the Graduate School speaker May 17. Sachs and Merchant will receive honorary degrees, as will Claudio Del Vecchio, chairman and CEO of Brooks Brothers Group, Inc.; Gina Raimondo, general treasurer for Rhode Island; and Nina Zolt, co-chair, co-founder, and chief learning officer at ePals, Inc.

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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 graduating seniors and receive an honorary degree during Bryant University's undergraduate Commencement Saturday, May 19. The ceremony begins at 10 a.m. on the University campus, 1150 Douglas Pike.

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CEO of General Motors to address 813 graduating seniors at 148th Commencement

May 18th, 2011

Honorary degrees will be presented to Daniel Akerson of General Motors, Ellen Alemany of Citizens Financial Group, Rabbi Leslie Gutterman of Providence's Temple Beth-El and World War II veteran and POW survivor Louis Zamperini.

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SMITHFIELD, R.I. - Daniel Akerson (left), chairman and CEO of General Motors, will address 813 graduating seniors and their guests at Bryant University's undergraduate Commencement ceremony Saturday, May 21.

A procession of students, faculty, administrators, Board of Trustees members, and the honorary degree recipients begins at 9:30 a.m. on the Bryant University campus. The ceremony, held under a large tent, begins at 10 and is expected to end at 12:30 p.m. The ceremony will be webcast live.

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Head of Qatar Museums Authority will address 181 students graduating from Bryant’s Graduate School of Business

May 17th, 2011

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SMITHFIELD, R.I.  - On Thursday, May 19, Roger Mandle, executive director of the Qatar Museums Authority and former president of Rhode Island School of Design, will receive an honorary doctorate of humane letters and will present the keynote address during Bryant University's Commencement ceremony for its Graduate School of Business.

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Wrapup of commencement speakers at R.I. colleges and universities

April 24th, 2011

The Providence Journal includes Bryant in this roundup about commencement speakers and honorary degree recipients at colleges and universities in Rhode Island.

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