Bridgewater Magazine, Spring 2021

Sustaining Our World

Professor Robert Hellström and other BSU community members do their part

Also in this issue: Commencement Plans for Classes of 2020 and 2021, New Scholarships Announced, Alumna Works with NASA Mars Project

President's Perspective

President Frederick W. Clark JR., ESQ., ’83

"Writing this in the early spring of 2021, I can tell you that Bridgewater State University is standing strong. Members of our community have been tested time and again, and each time have found a way to rise. Reflecting on this, I can only say that I am prouder than ever to be a Bear."

Read President Clark's full letter »

Campus Connection

New Scholarships Honor Legacies of Former Professor and Administrator

Dr. Carolyn Petrosino and Paul L. Gaines Sr., G’68

News and Newsmakers

Awards and Accolades

Spring 2021 Awards and Accolades

Natural Resources

By John Winters, G'11

Faculty members do their part in examining critical environmental topics of the day

Faculty researchers at Bridgewater State University hail from every discipline and often are engaged in important, interesting and cutting-edge work. Many of them also mentor students involved in their own research projects.

Knowing well of all this richness, we decided to seek out some faculty members who have made environmental topics the focus of their work. In the pages that follow, we highlight some of their research, as described in their own words.

Dr. Robert Hellström

Professor of Geography
Microclimates’ Impact

Carol “Krill” Carson

Department of Biology
Saving Stranded Marine Wildlife

Dr. Thilina Surasinghe

Associate Professor in Conservation Biology and Wildlife Ecology
Biodiversity Conservation, Geckos and More

Dr. Brian Payne

Professor of History
Seafood and Sustainability

Dr. Xiangrong Liu

Associate Professor of Management and Marketing
Business Operations in Renewable Energy

Dr. Donald Padgett

Professor of Biology
Turtles and Botany

Featured Stories

Students in Permaculture Garden/Electric car charger at BSU

Sustained Commitment

BSU’s focus on the environment – then, now and into the future

Taking Action

Student group addresses environmental issues through education and events

Natural Beauty

Professor Ivana George draws attention to the environment through her photography

Hot Topic

Dr. Phil Klotzbach, ’99, seeks answers to questions concerning climate change and hurricanes

Water Work

Internship points the way ahead for Annika Jurgilewicz, ’21

Leading By Example

Through their professional and personal choices, professor and librarian seek to raise students’ awareness of the environment around them

Sustaining Work

By John Winters, G'11

Three alumni do their part for social justice and the environment

Danielle Robidoux, ’10

Alumna’s work in fair trade mixes her passion and interests

Nikki Sauber, ’12

Alumna ensures important programs are effective and can last

Anthony Hebert, ’16, G’18

Double Bear promotes resiliency and sustainability in his work for a Rhode Island city

Alumni Update

Stay Connected: Send your news to the Office of Alumni Relations via email to alumni@bridgew.edu or mail to: Jones Alumni House, 26 Summer St., Bridgewater State University, Bridgewater, MA 02325.

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Alumni Events

Crimson Pride Classic Golf Tournament: Monday, June 28, Waverly Oaks Golf Course, Plymouth
Athletic Hall of Fame Induction: Friday, October 22
Homecoming: Friday and Saturday, October 22 and 23
Donor Appreciation Celebration: Wednesday, November 10

Class Notes

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