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Dear Bentley Community,
Around Campus
Starting College? 10 Tips from a 20-Something CEO
At a convocation rich in pomp and tradition, Bentley University welcomed the Class of 2018 to campus August 28 with a words of wisdom from a digital age marketing strategist dubbed the “millennial master of the universe ” by Fast Company.
In a keynote video address to 980 freshmen from 36 states and 42 countries, Sharma Hyder, CEO of Marketing Zen Group and a participant in Bentley’s PreparedU Project, offered “10 tweetable tips” for students to make the most of their time at Bentley.
Pulsifer Career Development Center Update
Greetings, families,
Today is reading day at Bentley. This day marks the end of regular classes and a chance for students to “catch up” on projects, get extra studying completed and be ready for the start of final exams tomorrow. When we are together it is a…
Get Tough, Dig Lavender
Volleyball head coach Sandy Hoffman has mastered the art of tough love. Since beginning her Bentley career in 1982, she has led the team with a balance of rigor and compassion.
Hoffman’s two-prong approach has brought honors that include nine Northeast-10 Conference regular season championships, 11 NCAA Division II tournament berths, and a spot in the American Volleyball Coaches Association Hall of Fame. Moreover, Hoffman and her players form a vibrant extended family.
Her coaching philosophy is embodied in two words: Get tough.
Student COVID-19 Update
Dear Students,
As we continue efforts to curb the global and national spread of COVID-19, university leadership is announcing important changes in the way we educate our students and operate our university. We want to reiterate that…
Advice Heading into Summer Break
Hello families,
It is hard to believe our semester officially ends tomorrow. Thank you for your patience and support over these last six weeks. I appreciate you taking on the unexpected role of “RAs” through the end of this semester, helping to convey…
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Dear Faculty, Staff and Students,
As residential students move into residence halls this week, we’re continuing to move closer to Monday’s start of the fall trimester. Testing has gone smoothly for our new arrivals to campus thanks to the efforts of our Health Center and Screening Test Program staff. This week’s updates include the launch of our COVID-19 Testing Dashboard and a new process for accessing buildings on campus.
Spring 2021 Move-In Update
Dear Students,
As we conclude our fall term, we are continuing to plan to ensure we can repeat our fall successes in the spring.
While the long-term news of a vaccine is positive and there is hope on the horizon, the immediate trends in Massachusetts and…
Grading Policy for Spring 2020 Semester
Dear Students,
I hope this email finds you well. As you know, Bentley’s goal is to maintain the emotional and physical health of our entire community while still providing you with a meaningful educational experience. …
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Dear Bentley Community,
This week marks the start of the new academic year. With new and returning residential students moved in and screening testing underway at the Miller Lot testing site, we’re off to a smooth start to the fall 2020 trimester. Ensuring that campus remains healthy and safe will take the collective efforts of all members of our community. This week’s newsletter will share some helpful tips to ensure we do just that.