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Carpe Diem From the President Diversity and Inclusion Why now and why at Bay Path? Learn how Bay Path is creating a welcoming and supportive community for all. "Being Woke." Victoria Thomas '20 is a multicultural advocate on campus and is helping other students in the process of "being woke." Counting on Diversity The infographic is a quick snapshot of higher education in America. It's 2018: Meet an American Public Classroom Fifth grade teacher Beth Grueter '12 G'16 knows firsthand about diversity and inclusion. Standing Shoulder to Shoulder Assistant Professor of Occupational Therapy Sarah Hernandez '14 G'15 is a role model and advocate. People in the News Goings-on within the Bay Path community. On Campus. Online. Highlights and news, in and out of the classroom. Millennium Event Thank you: in every language, our appreciation is heartfelt. Letter from the New Vice President for Development and Planned Giving "Never Underestimate the Power of One." Meet the New Alumni Association Council President Lynn Pellerano '11 G'13 looks forward to hearing from you. Planned Giving Kathy Cotnoir, director of stewardship and leadership giving, and husband Tim Cotnoir share why they give back to Bay Path. Alumni Reunion 2017 It was a picture-perfect day. Class Notes Support the Carpe Diem Annual Fund Through the Power of One Campaign. On the Cover Beth Grueter '12 G'16 is a fifth grade teacher at the Heard Street Discovery Academy in Worcester, MA. Her classroom is exciting, inviting, and incredibly diverse. WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! Comments and correspondence should be sent to: socialmedia@baypath.edu or contact@baypath.edu Visit www.baypath.edu for the latest info on upcoming events! Bay Pathway Spring 2018 Vol. 22, No. 1 Bay Path University 588 Longmeadow Street Longmeadow, MA 01106 Tel: 413.565.1000 www.baypath.edu Carol A. Leary, Ph.D. President Kathleen M. Bourque Vice President for University Relations & Board Liaison Allison Gearing-Kalill Vice President for Development and Planned Giving Kathleen S. Cotnoir Director of Stewardship & Leadership Giving Barbara Fitzpatrick Grants Development Associate Tashyana Lowe-Chin Data & Research Associate Anna Mailloux Special Events Manager Molly McGill Alumni & Donor Engagement Janine McVay Senior Director of Corporate & Foundation Relations Angelika Melien Leadership Giving Officer Meg Morrill Development Associate Regina Zaskey Director of Advancement Services EDITORIAL COMMITTEE Kathleen M. Wroblewski Director of Communications & Public Relations Karen Woods Executive Director of Brand Strategy & Integrated Communications Robyn Rawson-Sicard Web Communications Coordinator Emma Evans Communications & Multi-platform Specialist COVER & PRINCIPAL PHOTOGRAPHY Paul Schnaittacher CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHY Ben Barnhart Photography Ricarius Photography White Point Imaging LAYOUT & DESIGN Cecco | The design office of David Cecchi 2 4 8 10 12 16 18 20 24 26 27 28 30 32 37 CONTENTS

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