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Perry Lowe Judges Microsoft Imagine Cup 2011

August 23, 2011

For the third consecutive year, Senior Lecturer in Marketing Perry Lowe was appointed to judge the Microsoft Imagine Cup 2011. Finalist entries were judged at the 2011 Worldwide Finals in New York City during July. The finals included registrants from 73 countries and regions.

Following the theme “Imagine a World Where Technology Helps Solve the Toughest Problems,” students from around the world were charged to channel their creative energy, their technical skills and their personal passion to take part in an urgent mission.

Emily Williams Receives $1,000 Scholarship from Dunkin’ Donuts

August 23, 2011
Incoming freshman Emily Williams received a $1,000 scholarship from Dunkin’ Donuts. The award was presented by Dunkin’ Donuts Field Marketing Manager Todd Wallace at a ceremony held at the Dunkin’ Donuts Center in Providence, Rhode Island. The students were joined for the awards ceremony by Providence Mayor Angel Taveras.

Grant Thornton and Boston Business Journal Award $5,000 Accounting Scholarship to Senior April Gammal

August 23, 2011
Senior April Gammal received a $5,000 Accounting Scholarship Award from Grant Thornton LLP and the Boston Business Journal, presented at the CFO of the Year luncheon. Gammal is an Accountancy major with a Liberal Studies major in Health and Industry. Recognized for academic excellence, she was chosen from among nearly 70 nominees from local colleges.

Assistant Dean George Thompson Receives Professional Honor

June 28, 2011
The assistant dean and director of graduate student and academic services is awarded for his contributions to an article furthering the collegiate housing profession.

Katherine Blake Ordained as Interfaith Chaplain, June 5

June 22, 2011
Katherine Blake, executive director of marketing communication and director of web services, was ordained by the Chaplaincy Institute of Maine as an interfaith chaplain on June 5. Coursework included 500 class hours, 150 volunteer hours, 150 internship hours and monthly book reviews.

Professor Pierre Berthon Co-Editor of Business Horizons, Special “Social Media” Issue

June 15, 2011

Pierre Berthon, Clifford F. Youse Chair of Marketing and Strategy, is co-editor of the May-June 2011 issue of Business Horizons. The special issue (Volume 54, Issue 3) focuses on social media, including an introduction that provides a brief overview of Web 2.0, social media and creative consumers and explores the challenges and opportunities presented to managers generally, and to marketers in particular.

Tana Ruegamer Receives Fulbright for International Education Administrators for Summer Travel to Korea June 12 to 25

June 14, 2011

Tana Ruegamer, assistant director of the Center for International Students and Scholars, was awarded the Fulbright for International Education Administrators (IEA).  She is one of eight people in the nation to receive the grant, which helps international education professionals and senior higher education officials from the United States create empowering connections with the societal, cultural and higher education systems of other countries. Ruegamer is traveling to Korea from June 12 to 25 to learn about the host country's education system and networks of U.S.

New England Direct Marketing Association Presents 2011 Prodigy Award to Alexandra Proelss MS ’11, May 11

June 7, 2011

The New England Direct Marketing Association (NEDMA) presented the 2011 Prodigy Award to Alexandra Proelss MS '11 at the NEDMA annual conference held at Bentley on May 11.

Rising Senior Chris Hughes Winner of ISACA New England Annual Essay Competition

May 31, 2011

The Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA) of New England announced Bentley rising senior Chris Hughes as a winner of the ISACA New England annual essay competition and a $1,500 scholarship. The essay topic for the 2011 essay competition focused on legal and regulatory frameworks in place to address data privacy of individuals, businesses and governments.

Professor Pierre Berthon Co-Edits The Journal of Strategic Information Systems, Special “Greening of IT” Issue

May 24, 2011

Pierre Berthon, Clifford F. Youse Chair of Marketing and Strategy, is co-editor of the March 2011 issue of The Journal of Strategic Information Systems. The special issue (Volume 20, Issue 1) focuses on the greening of IT.