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May 13, 2009

Bryant to honor top seniors with Commencement Awards

As part of the 146th undergraduate Commencement exercises on Saturday, Bryant will recognize 35 members of the Class of 2009.

Matt Buttaro ’09 (Walpole, MA) knew the first time he visited campus that Bryant was the place for him.

“The second I came to Bryant it felt right,” he says. “I knew this would be the place I could really develop as a person.”

He immediately immersed himself in the Bryant community by joining the Student Programming Board. He became treasurer by his junior year, the same year he was inducted into Omicron Delta Kappa (ODK), a national leadership honor society. This year, he served as the president of ODK and completed a one-year term as a member of the Center for Student Involvement’s (CSI) Leadership Council.

Through his involvement on campus, Buttaro gained a reputation as a strong and dependable leader in the Bryant community. He was nominated by a member of the Bryant community to receive the Roger W. Babson Award for distinguishing himself through character and sound judgment.

“I am truly honored to receive this award,” he says. “I would like to thank the Bryant students, faculty, and staff for their constant support and dedication in making Bryant a better place.”

Danielle Malatesta ’09 (Bow, NH) will receive the Bryant University Good Citizenship Award for bettering government both on and off campus. Malatesta recently completed a term as speaker of the council for the Student Senate and was a member of CSI’s Leadership Council with Buttaro.

“Bryant has taught me to work hard, face adversity, overcome obstacles, and achieve success,” says Malatesta. “No challenge is too big if your heart is in it.”

Elizett Pires ’09 (New Bedford, MA), distinguished herself on campus as a Resident Assistant, an Admission Ambassador, Orientation Leader, and tutor, among other activities, and will receive the George M. Parks Award. The annual honor is given to the senior who has done the most to enhance the reputation of the University through recognized leadership qualities.

Academic Department Awards

Accounting

Kyle Audet (Keene, NH)

RI Society for Certified Public Accountants Award

Kyle Audet (Keene, NH) pictured with President Ronald K. Machtley, will receive the RI Society for Certified Public Accountants Award.

This award is presented to a graduating senior who, in the opinion of the accounting faculty, has demonstrated excellence in accounting studies and intends to pursue a career in public accounting.

Matthew Buckheit (Staten Island, NY)

Leander Francis Emin Endowed Homestead Award

Matthew Buckheit (Staten Island, NY), pictured with President Ronald K. Machtley, will receive the Leander Francis Emin Endowed Homestead Award.

This award is presented to a graduating senior who has achieved scholastic excellence in accounting. This award was inaugurated by the family of Leander Francis Emin, Bryant alumnus of the class of 1907, to honor his memory and his birthplace and home – the 1708 House and the entire Emin homestead, farm, and airport – which has now become the campus of his alma mater.

Ryan Cipriano (Central Falls, RI)

Christine Cassidy (Feeding Hills, MA)

Anna M. and Jere St. Angelo ’61 Accounting Awards

(Photo at left) Ryan Cipriano (Central Falls, RI) and (photo at right) Christine Cassidy (Feeding Hills, MA), both pictured with President Ronald K. Machtley, will receive the Anna M. and Jere St. Angelo ’61 Accounting Awards.

These awards are presented to graduating seniors in Accounting who are in the top 10 percent of their class and residents of an urban area.

Applied Psychology

Jillian Emma (Henniker, NH)

The Applied Psychology Department Award

Jillian Emma (Henniker, NH), picture with President Ronald K. Machtley, will receive the Applied Psychology Department Award.

This award is presented annually to a graduating senior for outstanding achievement in the study of Applied Psychology.

Computer Information Systems

Ryan Smith (North Providence, RI)

The Computer Information Systems Department Award

Ryan Smith (North Providence, RI), pictured with President Ronald K. Machtley, will receive the Computer Information Systems Department Award.

This award is presented annually to a graduating senior with a concentration in Computer Information Systems who has excelled academically, has enriched his/her Computer Information Systems education through meaningful work experience, and has demonstrated an unselfish attitude toward others through active involvement in organizations, clubs, or events.

Communication

Danalynn Pepa (Windham, NH)

The Communication Department Award

Danalynn Pepa (Windham, NH), pictured with President Ronald K. Machtley, will receive the Communication Department Award.

This award is presented to a graduating senior for outstanding achievement and exceptional competency in all of the contemporary communication arts.

Economics

Alexander Grande (New Bedford, MA)

The Wall Street Journal Award

Alexander Grande (New Bedford, MA), pictured with President Ronald K. Machtley, will receive the Wall Street Journal Award.

This award is presented to a graduating senior who has shown distinction in the fields of economics, finance, and investments.

English and Cultural Studies

Kimberly Cole (Essex Junction, VT)

English and Cultural Studies Department Award

This award is presented annually to a graduating senior for outstanding achievement in the study of language or literary studies.

Finance

Richard Moylan (Yarmouth, ME)

Jack H. Rubens Leadership in Finance Award

Richard Moylan (Yarmouth, ME), pictured with President Ronald K. Machtley, will receive the Jack H. Rubens Leadership in Finance Award.

This award is presented to a graduating senior who has demonstrated outstanding performance in academics, service to the finance department, and enthusiasm and leadership in extracurricular activities related to finance.

Mackenzie Ann Brown (Westborough, MA)

Jack H. Rubens Leadership in Financial Services Award

Mackenzie Ann Brown (Westborough, MA), pictured with President Ronald K. Machtley, will receive the Jack H. Rubens Leadership in Financial Services Award.

History and Social Sciences

Willard Clifton Stanley (Mystic, CT)

Pell Medal for US History Award

Willard Clifton Stanley (Mystic, CT), pictured with President Ronald K. Machtley, will receive the Pell Medal for US History Award.

This medal is presented to a graduating senior who has displayed excellence in the study of United States history. The Honorable Claiborne de Borda Pell created this medal to honor the memory of his father, the late Herbert C. Pell, statesman and diplomat, who served the United States as Ambassador to Hungary and Minister to Portugal.

Andrew Mesale (Smithfield, RI)

Legal Studies Award

Joseph Robertson (North Providence, RI)

Political Science Award

(Photo at left) Andrew Mesale (Smithfield, RI), and (photo at right) Joseph Robertson (North Providence, RI), both pictured with President Ronald K. Machtley, will receive the Legal Studies Award and Political Science Award, respectively.

Monika Sattler (Gruenwald, Germany)

Global Studies Award

Sam Schultz (Bellingham, MA)

Sociology Award

These awards are presented annually to graduating seniors for outstanding achievement in the study of global studies, legal studies, sociology, and political science.

Mathematics

Sarah Linszner (Billerica, MA)

Jeff Fontaine (Pascoag, RI)

John Hancock Awards

(Photo at left) Sarah Linszner (Billerica, MA) and (photo at right) Jeff Fontaine (Pascoag, RI), both pictured with President Ronald K. Machtley, will receive the John Hancock Awards.

This award is presented to two bachelor's degree candidates who have demonstrated superior achievement in the study of applied actuarial mathematics.

Management

Ashley Bingham (Nashua, NH)

Kelly O'Connell (Whitman, MA)

Lauren Poniatoski (Torrington, CT)

The Target Corporation Awards

(Photo at left) Ashley Bingham (Nashua, NH), (photo in center) Kelly O'Connell (Whitman, MA), and (photo at right) Lauren Poniatoski (Torrington, CT), all pictured with President Ronald K. Machtley, will receive the Target Corporation Awards.

This award is presented to two graduating seniors who are members of the Bryant chapter of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM). It is presented to individuals who have demonstrated academic excellence, a passion for the field of human resource management as a future career, and an appreciation of its importance in domestic and global corporations.

Modern Languages

Breanne Ricketts (Abington, MA)

Modern Languages Department Award

Breanne Ricketts (Abington, MA), pictured with President Ronald K. Machtley, will receive the Modern Languages Department Award.

This award is presented to a graduate with exceptional competency in the study of a language other than English.

Academic Excellence

Anthony Silva (Cumberland, RI)

George J. Kelly Award

Anthony Silva (Cumberland, RI), pictured with Ronald K. Machtley, will receive the George J. Kelly Award.

This award is presented to a graduating senior who at the end of the fall semester has completed at least 102 credits at Bryant and is recognized and honored for having the highest cumulative grade point average as of the end of the fall semester.

Ryan Cipriano (Central Falls, RI)

Delta Sigma Pi Scholarship Key

This award is presented to the graduating student with the highest cumulative academic average toward a degree in a business administration or economics major.

Elizabeth Napoletano (Norwalk, CT)

Jeremiah Clark Barber Award

Elizabeth Napoletano (Norwalk, CT), picture with President Ronald K. Machtley, will receive the Jeremiah Clark Barber Award.

This award is presented to the bachelor's degree candidate who has shown the most consistent record of academic improvement resulting in making the Dean’s List.

Athletics

Female Athlete – Jessica Clark (Barnstable, MA)

Male Athlete – Alexander Pfau (Bel Air, MD)

The Alumni Association Scholar-Athlete of the Year Awards

(Photo at left) Jessica Clark (Barnstable, MA) and (photo at right) Alexander Pfau (Bel Air, MD), both pictured with President Ronald K. Machtley, will receive the The Alumni Association Scholar-Athlete of the Year Awards.

This award is presented to the respective graduating male and female senior athletes with the highest grade point averages.

ROTC

Ryan Allen (Suffield, CT)

Reserve Officer Training Corp Achievement Award

Ryan Allen (Suffield, CT), pictured with President Ronald K. Machtley, will receive the Reserve Officer Training Corp Achievement Award.

This award is presented to a bachelor's degree candidate who has excelled in military science studies and other courses and who has shown superior leadership potential in the military science program and in extracurricular activities.

Residence Life

Amanda MacKay (Wakefield, MA)

Kappa Tau Brotherhood Award

Amanda MacKay (Wakefield, MA), pictured with President Ronald K. Machtley, will receive the Kappa Tau Brotherhood Award.

This award is presented to a graduating senior who has exhibited brotherhood and leadership in promoting policies beneficial to the university.

Center for Student Involvement

Sasha Batista (Providence, RI)

Steven Branch (Monclair, NJ)

John Crisafuli (Woonsocket, RI)

Kimberly Franklin (West Hyannisport, MA)

Kelly O'Connell (Whitman, MA)

Sam Schultz (Bellingham, MA)

Student Senate Service Awards

(L-R) Sasha Batista (Providence, RI), Steven Branch (Monclair, NJ), John Crisafuli (Woonsocket, RI), and Kimberly Franklin (West Hyannisport, MA), all pictured with President Ronald K. Machtley, will receive Student Senate Service Awards.

This award is presented to six deserving students of the graduating class to recognize their outstanding service to the student body of Bryant University. The recipients are selected by the Student Senate Service Awards Committee.

Student Charge

Brianna Mahan (Charlton, MA)

Brianna Mahan (Charlton, MA), picture with President Ronald K. Machtley, will deliver the Student Charge at Commencement.

Each year, a graduating senior is selected to deliver remarks to their classmates.

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To learn more, visit 2009 Commencement.