DEPARTMENTS AND FEATURES

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On Campus

Library lends an ear • Turning statistics to strategies

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Extra Credit

Bentley step squad outpaces the competition.

Bill McCormack

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Course Review

Sustainable agriculture: Undergrads dig in.

High (Achieving) Society

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Specialties

The unexpected costs of layoffs • Speaking the language of globalization

The international honor society for business

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Talking Points

Meet the Student Employee of the Year and an alumnus who’s taking CEOs back to school.

students, Beta Gamma Sigma, welcomed

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more than 150 academic achievers from

Newsmakers

Insight and opinion on the issues of the day.

Bentley to its ranks at a ceremony held

Greetings from the vice presidents

this spring. Pictured from left are Associate

Professor of Marketing Andy Aylesworth,

who serves as chapter president; Provost

Bob Galliers; and newly inducted member

Kristin Wicks ’09 MBA.

On the Cover. . . Bentley step squad members (from left) Sid Diaz McCree ’ 11, Kendale Williams ’ 11 and Elaine Carroll ’ 10. Photo by Brian Smith

ALUMNI UPDATE

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In the Lead

Wind power fuels an alumna’s social conscience.

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Philanthropy

A legacy of uncommon commitment.

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Compass Points

Bentley ties go the distance.

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Athletics

Running through the seasons.

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Connections
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Class Notes
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Final Note

A warm reception in Puerto Rico.

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