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Carpe Diem From the President Empowering the Patient Genetic counseling helps patients chart a course for their own healthcare. All Rise Bay Path alumni help shape a new era in Springfield. PArt of the Solution Discover how Physician Assistants are on the front line of emergency departments. One Day to Today This year Bay Path is celebrating 20 years of educating adult women, from One Day to The American Women's College. #IAmBayPath Storytelling from students, faculty and staff are shaping a culture of diversity and inclusion at Bay Path. On Campus. Online. Highlights and news, in and out of the classroom. Strategic Alliances Inspiring people, businesses and organizations through innovative learning experiences. People in the News Goings-on within the Bay Path community. Your Alumni Association Council "Never Underestimate the Power of One." Alumni Out and About Lynn Pellerano '11 G'13 looks forward to hearing from you. Planned Giving Patricia Pierce, CFA, Chair of the Board of Trustees, has made the largest bequest in the University's history. Class Notes Lori Venberg Roop '79 is one of several alumni featured. On the Cover The Rose Ceremony The Rose Ceremony is held each year before Commencement. The history of this tradition goes back nearly 20 years when the first graduates from the One Day A Week Saturday program were honored with a Ceremony and given a rose as a symbol of their accomplishment. One student, after receiving her rose, took it upon herself to dedicate the rose to the people in her life who helped her fulfill her dream of an education. From that one student's dedication, the tradition was born. Graduates from the 2019 Rose Ceremony, from center clockwise: Beverleigh Fateev (blue dress), Yecika Irlanda, Nuria Sotiropoulos, Gabrielle Gonzalez, Lisa Bingham- Kellier, Jenifer Ohanesian, Stephanie Teixeira, Roxanne Shelton, and Angelica Cruz. Bay Pathway Spring/Summer 2019 Vol. 23, No. 1 EDITORIAL COMMITTEE Editor Director of Communications Kathleen M. Wroblewski Editorial Staff Associate Director of Annual Giving and Alumni Relations Amanda Geno Alumni and Donor Engagement Manager Laura Metallo Media Relations & Content Director Melissa Weinberger PHOTOGRAPHY Leah Martin Photography White Point Imaging Paul Schnaittacher LAYOUT & DESIGN Cecco | The design office of David Cecchi BAY PATH UNIVERSITY President Dr. Carol A. Leary Vice President for University Relations and Board Liaison Kathleen M. Bourque Vice President for Development and Planned Giving Allison Gearing Kalill Executive Director of Brand Strategy and Integrated Communications Karen M. Woods Bay Pathway Magazine Deepwood Hall 588 Longmeadow Street Longmeadow, MA 01106 Tel. 413.565.1000 www.baypath.edu We want to hear from you! Comments and correspondence should be sent to contact@baypath.edu Visit www.baypath.edu for the latest info on upcoming events! 2 4 8 12 16 18 20 23 24 26 28 32 34 CONTENTS

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