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(Left to right) Business School Dean Catherine Morgan, Barbara Mulford, Dr. Shannon Donovan
(Left to right) Business School Dean Catherine Morgan, Barbara Mulford, Dr. Shannon Donovan

Alumna Wins School of Business Contest

Posted on July 2, 2009 - Permalink
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Bridgewater State College's Center for Entrepreneurship Studies has named Barbara Mulford the winner of its 2009 Business Plan Writing Contest. The Canton resident, who was a senior at BSC at the time she entered the contest, won the top prize of $2,500, as well as free services and support from local firms, including law, accounting, and marketing companies.

The funds received from the contest allowed Ms. Mulford to incorporate her business, apply for trademark protection and attend a week-long training session on solar panel installation.

"Winning this contest gave me the funds I needed to break over the threshold and start my own business," Ms. Mulford said. "I hadn't planned on being a business owner when I returned to college last fall, but the entrepreneurship courses at BSC inspired me to really think about it."

Dr. Shannon Donovan, director of the center and an associate professor of accounting and finance, said she was pleased to see the award go to such a deserving candidate.

"Barbara's plan was very well researched and presented," she said. "She clearly identified her market and explained how her skill sets from her previous work experience in the mortgage industry will aide her in running this company."

Ms. Mulford said she was always interested in topics such as the environment, science and energy. After an introductory course in entrepreneurship, she started to see how she could turn these interests into a livelihood.

"When I started putting my business plan together, I realized it was actually a viable option and I could make money," she said.

The company she started, Watts Green Inc., is a photo voltaic solar energy system provider. The company provides home and business owners with an electrical generating system that is powered by the sun through solar panels placed on the roof.

Learn more about about Ms. Mulford's business at www.watts-green.com. (Submitted)

Bridgewater Expanded Unveiled

Posted on July 1, 2009 - Permalink
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Soon you'll be holding in your hands the latest edition of Bridgewater magazine. It's full of stories about the great people, programs and events here at the institution.

But there's more.

Beginning with this issue, we now offer Bridgewater Expanded, an online component to the magazine's contents that includes additional photos, video interviews with some of the people profiled in the magazine, and the full audio of an interview with President Dana Mohler-Faria.

Log on to www.bridgew.edu/magazine to enjoy these extras.

(NOTE: The pdf version of the entire magazine will be posted on the page tomorrow, July 2.)




Representatives signing the partnership agreement
Representatives signing the partnership agreement

Safety First

Posted on June 29, 2009 - Permalink
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The organizations responsible for the upcoming renovation and expansion of the Marshall Conant Science Building recently entered a partnership to ensure work-zone safety during the construction.

The agreement, developed by Barr and Barr Inc., a construction management firm, was signed on campus earlier this month by representatives of that company and the U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration, Braintree office. Those two organizations, along with the Massachusetts Division of Occupational Safety, are all part of the partnership.

Karen Jason, director of planning and construction, was at the signing. She said the wellbeing of all campus employees is paramount and the agreement echoes BSC's dedication to providing a safe work environment.

"It's a bigger win for all of our projects on campus," she said.

Strict safety regulations and site evaluations are just a couple examples of what the partnership calls for in order to promote worker safety.

Construction on the multi-year project began earlier this month. (Story and photo by Rob Matheson, Institutional Communications)

'Why I Teach My Students about Hate Crimes'

Posted on June 23, 2009 - Permalink
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Moved by the recent shooting at the National Holocaust Museum, Dr. Petrosino reminds us of the continued prevalence of hate crimes.

Click the icon below to read her essay.

PDF File Why I Teach My Students about Hate Crimes.pdf


Flying High

Posted on June 22, 2009 - Permalink
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Suzanne Winston, '09, was recently honored with a Meritorious Service Award from the Federal Aviation Administration for her outstanding performance as an intern with the organization.

Ms. Winston, who hails from Norwalk, Conn., is an aviation science major, and earned the award during her internship in the FAA's Aviation and Space Education Program (AVSED) last semester.

In presenting the award, FAA representatives noted Ms. Winston's "incredible capacity for professionalism and her knowledge of the aviation/aerospace fields."

Ms. Winston was one of two award recipients. This was the first time in its history the FAA has presented the service award to more than one intern.

In a press statement, the FAA wrote of both interns: "This award reflects very highly on them as individuals and their respective institutions. They have represented these institutions very well, and have exceptionally bright futures ahead of them."

Indeed, the future looks promising for Ms. Winston, a native of Norwalk, Conn. She is now working as a flight scheduler for a charter airline in Connecticut, checking for plane and pilot availability, scheduling flights and ensuring safe travel, among other things.

Ms. Winston earned her current position thanks in part to her time at the internship and at BSC.

"I learned the day-to-day operations of the FAA, and without this incredible internship that wouldn't have happened," she said. "My classroom experience taught me to think independently and gave me the confidence to pursue a career in aviation." (Story by Karen Booth, Institutional Communications, photo submitted)

Photo caption:
At the awards ceremony from left to right were: Julie Ann Seltsam-Wilps, FAA aviation education program manager for the New England region; Suzanne Winston; Greg Bongiorno, BSC's manager of aviation affairs; and Jim Brough, National AVSED program manager.

Fridays with Faculty: Dr. Ed Brush (Multimedia)

Posted on June 19, 2009 - Permalink
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Dr. Edward Brush, professor of chemical sciences at Bridgewater State College, discusses one of the hottest trends in the field.

(Video produced by the staff of the Moakley TV Studio)


António Correia e Silva
António Correia e Silva

Sen. Marc Pacheco
Sen. Marc Pacheco

University of Cape Verde Rector Visits Campus

Posted on June 19, 2009 - Permalink
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Rector António Correia e Silva of the University of Cape Verde spent a portion of last week on campus, building upon an already strong relationship with Bridgewater State College. His visit culminated in a discussion held Friday, June 12, in the Dunn Conference Room, attended by BSC President Dana Mohler-Faria and state Sen. Marc Pacheco.

During his presentation, the rector spoke about the history of the university he leads, and how it has grown from a mere "concept" in 2005 to an institution of more than 3,000 students today.

"Our ambition is great," he said, before outlining plans for future development and collaborative endeavors with BSC and other institutions in the region.

Dr. Mohler-Faria, who is the second person of Cape Verdean descent to become the president of an American college or university, has worked closely in recent years with the Cape Verdean government to create UCV, which is the nation's first institution of higher learning. In Oct, 2007, he led a delegation from Bridgewater to attend events celebrating the university's official opening.

During last week's event, he spoke of the university's importance to his ancestral islands.

"There is no doubt in my mind that the University of Cape Verde will transform the republic," he said. "They have had incredible growth, and this is a testament to their commitment to higher education."

Sen. Pacheco said the continued partnership between BSC and the University of Cape Verde was "truly exciting," and "good for furthering democracy, not only in Cape Verde, but all around the globe." (Story and photos by John Winters, Office of Institutional Communications)

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