Bay Path University

Bay Pathway Spring 2017 Vol. 21, 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 Kathleen S. Cotnoir Director of Stewardship & Leadership Giving Barbara Fitzpatrick Grants Development Associate Meghan Golden '12 G'17 Coordinator of Annual Giving & Recent Alumni Programs Anna Mailloux Alumni & Development Program Associate Maryanne Krajcik Data & Report Processing Coordinator Janine M. McVay Director of Corporate & Foundation Relations Angelika Melien Leadership Giving Officer Holly Paquette Administrative Assistant, Leadership Giving Amanda E. Sbriscia Director of Annual Giving & Alumni Relations Regina Zaskey G'10 Advancement Operations Manager EDITORIAL COMMITTEE Kathleen M. Wroblewski Director of Communications & Public Relations Robyn Rawson-Sicard Web Communications Coordinator Emma Evans Communications & Multi-platform Specialist COVER & PRINCIPAL PHOTOGRAPHY White Point Imaging CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHY Paul Schnaittacher FJ Gaylor Photography White Point Imaging Leah Martin Photography LAYOUT & DESIGN Cecco | The design office of David Cecchi 2 4 8 11 13 16 18 20 22 25 28 30 32 34 40 Carpe Diem From the President The Inaugural President's Gala They danced a mile in their shoes—and more! The Internet of Things We are in the midst of the Internet of Things explosion, and our lives will never be the same. Faculty Profiles Our faculty experts provide perspective on how to survive and thrive in our technology-driven world. People in the News Sharing the human side of Bay Path. A Day to Thrive The Bay Path community celebrates the 6th Annual Academic Achievement Day. On Campus. Online. All the news of our Bay Path community in and out of the classroom. Millennium Event It Began with You! It Begins Here We salute and celebrate all those who made our campaign for Bay Path students a success! Be BOLD Launched five years ago, the BOLD campaign has made a big impact – learn how you can still make a difference. The 22nd Annual Bay Path University Women's Leadership Conference Highlights from The Business of People: Empowered by Empathy How the World Runs on Empathy Our alumni share how empathy is a big part of their daily work. Alumni Reunion A reunion — and family gathering. Class Notes Planned Giving Marcia Cavanaugh '55 puts her trust in Bay Path University. On the Cover Daryll Sverrisson '98 and her husband Gunnar, owners of Ballroom Fever (Enfield, CT) and national champions – coached our "stars" in ballroom dance for the President's Gala competition. Read their story online at www.baypath.edu. 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! CONTENTS

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