FALL 2013NEWS FOR STUDENT SERVICES:Auxiliary Services, Facilities, Institutional Research, International Center, Student Academic & Financial Services, Student Affairs, and Student Communications

Connections

Celebrate Accomplishments

When walking through campus during Wildcat Welcome, I couldn't help but think how proud our founders would be of our accomplishments. This academic year not only brings the traditional

excitement of meeting new students and welcoming back our upper-classmen, we will also celebrate our Centennial. As we do, we must pause and reflect upon the significant strides we have all made to improve

our student culture.

This past year, your work has closely aligned with 2017: The Centennial Plan. Some of your many accomplishments include:

• Introducing the JWU Honor Code.• Reviewing the Student Conduct Code to focus on "learning moments and accountability" and strengthening character development.• Launching the Bridge Center to facilitate and encourage discussion addressing relevant global issues from a multicultural perspective.• Opening Centennial House with a commitment to service and empowering students to self-govern their community.• Athletics teams practicing and playing on new fields along with the introduction of three new athletic teams.• Investment in facilities to better meet student needs.• The practice of strong fiscal stewardship and aligning budget needs with the resources to support the strategic plan.• Developing new transportation routes that respond directly to student concerns.• Launching Food Truck Nights on campus.• Increasing the commitment to health and wellness with nutritional content available on campus dining menu items.• Implementation of an online Financial Literacy tool and hosting classroom presentations.• Elevating the Student Government Association as the voice of students in university decision-making.• Creating engaging videos for Commencement and Wildcat Welcome.• Creating clear and comprehensive documentation to improve training.

Even more impressive than this list is that you completed these many activities while working to enroll a class that exceeds budget projections. All of your work is a direct result of your commitment, ability to adapt, make connections and support one another in pursuit of providing our students with an exceptional education.

There is still much more to be accomplished as we begin to provide the foundation for JWU's next 100 years. I urge each of you to reflect on your contributions and think about how you have impacted the university. As I do so, I am reminded of a quote

from John Quincy Adams, "If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader." How will you help lead us into the future? Thank you for your commitment to our students and keep up the good work!

Warm Regards,

Marie Bernardo-Sousa Senior Vice President of Student Services

On August 16, President Runey delivered a State of the Campus

Address, celebrating the success of Johnson & Wales over the past 100 years and confirming JWU’s commitment to student success both today and in the years to come. Recognizing past contributions, President Runey stated that “Each and every one of you is a part of the JWU success story that has seen us grow from a small local secretarial school to a leading national university.”

To assure success, Runey explained the role of Focus 2011 and now 2017: The Centennial Plan in strengthening the competitive and strategic advantages that define a JWU education. She emphasized the need to meet new student and workplace demands and opportunities to stay competitive while remaining true to the university’s fundamental purpose. President Runey acknowledged that change has been constant at JWU but it is necessary to become better. She recounted the changes from the past couple of years, those that are ongoing and those on the horizon. All are intended to help in “solidifying our status as an innovative

leader in higher education.” Attendees were reminded that “our

mission at JWU is student directed – we are here to provide an exceptional education that inspires professional success and lifelong personal and intellectual growth.” Helping students understand the value of a JWU education is the responsibility of each employee. Runey offered suggestions for making students feel welcome such as taking a minute to say hello, smiling when passing students on campus and offering assistance. She challenged everyone to be fully committed to ensure the students’ success and the future well-being of JWU.

Runey asked the audience to consider what they have done to make a student feel welcome and engage students. She closed by asking employees to join her in accepting responsibility to serve students in the best way possible. In doing so, “we begin to help our students and families understand the value of a JWU education and we begin to deliver on the promise that a JWU education will prepare our students for professional success and personal growth.”

The Value of a JWU Education: President Runey Asks All Employees to Contribute Through Service to Students

At YOUR ServiceRelating with guests and students is vital to

building lasting relationships, customer

loyalty and student retention. All too

frequently this importance is discounted in

the face of time restraints, long lines and

deadlines. Yet, a lasting impression can be

made with a simple step.

LOOK FOR AN OPPORTUNITY TO SURPRISE

Random acts of kindness leave a huge im-

pact when it is unexpected. Offer to call

another department for the guest or

student to gather a bit of information

rather than sending them to search it out.

An extra moment of time can WOW them.

DISCOVER COMMON GROUND

Whenever speaking with a guest or student

try to find something in common.

Discussing coming from the same area or

commenting on a shared athletic

interest could be the first step to building a

relationship.

TAKE YOUR TIME

Students or guests care more about

the quality of care they receive and the

proficiency of the staff more than speed.

By slowing down a bit to fully focus on the

individual and make that one person feel

valued and appreciated goes a long way in

ensuring his/her satisfaction.

Diane Riccitelli, Student Services Training Coordinator

Candace Dennig, director of residential education

JWU recently opened the doors to the founding members of the newest addition to on-campus housing, Centennial House. The house, a cooperative-style living environment which the students themselves manage, features new furniture, an industrial kitchen, community dining and gathering space, and all the amenities an upperclassman student could need. The students living in the house were carefully selected and are committed not only to the success of the house but also to community service in the greater Cranston area. All students received a variety of specialized training to assist them in this new living environment.

At the September 3 dedication ceremony, Chancellor John Bowen, Providence Campus President and Chief Operating Officer Mim Runey, Senior Vice President of Student Services Marie Bernardo-Sousa, and Cranston Mayor Allan Fung spoke about the importance of this new housing opportunity and what it meant not only to Johnson & Wales University but also to

Cranston and the state of Rhode Island. The President of Centennial House, Kevin Walton (Class of 2016), also spoke and at the end of the dedication was given a ceremonial key to the house. During that afternoon university faculty and staff were welcomed to tour the residence.

With the academic year now underway, the house is operating independently, with one Residential Life Graduate Assistant, Dan Stuller to serve as an advisor. Members run their own meetings, cook a house meal once a week,

and have already started service projects (they were move-in volunteers for Welcome Weekend). They stay in close contact with Residential Life, post messages through their Centennial House Facebook page, and stop by the Residential Life Office in the Fried-man Center to say hello.

Centennial House has been a unique and rewarding learning opportunity for both the institution and its residents. Residential Life is excited to see what the founding members contribute to the house, the institution and the City of Cranston in the year to come.

Green Dots are Coming to CampusKorina Ramsland, director of the

gender equity center

This year, JWU will implement “Green Dot” across the four campuses. More than a program, Green Dot is a comprehensive strategy with the goal of ending sexual assault and relationship violence, or power-based personal violence.

Most of us have seen an image of red dots on a map indicating individual cases of disease; eventually there are so many dots due to the illness’ spread the map is covered. In this case, instead of disease, each red dot represents someone having sex without consent; a hit, a punch or shove; threats; cruel teasing; or spreading lies or unwanted pictures on Facebook. A red dot also represents someone who makes the choice to do nothing when he/she witnesses these activities.

In response, we will promote Green Dots – any behavior or choice that promotes safety for all and communicates

intolerance for any forms of violence. Started in 2003 by Dorothy Edwards at University of Kentucky, Green Dot has grown to be a core violence-ending strategy in communities throughout the United States.

Everyone in the JWU community can make a difference by adding a Green Dot to the map. For more information, share your Green Dot activity or to schedule a presentation about Green Dot for your team, email GenderEquity@jwu.edu.

Centennial House Opens Its Doors

Spotlight on ...THE EMPLOYEE DEVELOPMENT

INSTITUTE Diane Riccitelli, student services training coordinator

The Employee Development Institute (EDI) email announcing its program schedule recently arrived. What to take? Decisions! Decisions! The program selection ranges from

the most popular such as JWU101: One University-Four Campuses to brand new programs being piloted for the very first time. Although outside of Student Services, EDI, part of Human Resources & Payroll, is largely responsible for the learning and development of employees throughout the university. With over 40 different programs with multiple offerings in any given year, the department has grown since its launch five years ago.

In 2008, through the strategic plan FOCUS 2011, the Employee Development Institute was launched under the direction of Kris McNamara, now the director of student communications. Lois Kelly, a 12-year employee and current director of the employee development institure, came on board in 2007 as the program coordinator. The department's goal, in support of the JWU Competency Model, is to provide professional development opportunities to strengthen skills, achieve individual goals, and perpetuate personal and professional growth. Kelly explains, "Like Gertrude and Mary, the Employee Development Institute was a two-person department starting off with two programs: JWU101 and Interviewing and Selection, the first of the three-part Management Development Series." Basically still a two-person department, today the staff includes Conni Claflin, program coordinator; Molly Lewandowski, part-time administrative suppport; student employees and a host of JWU staff who assist in program facilitation.

Kelly emphasizes that program offerings constantly evolve as the university's needs change. For example, in the past year, the Employee Development Institute introduced a customer service program consisting of four core half-day sessions in support of the Service Orientation competency. This year, they plan to pilot several programs from AchieveGlobal's corporate leadership development track and are working with UpWrite Press to offer business writing programs. Kelly is most proud of the program quality.

Firmly believing one can learn new things at any age, Kelly strongly feels that learning and developing should never be boring. She emphasizes that "the best training and develop-ment efforts are those that allow participants to transfer what they have learned to the actual work they do, or reflect on the content to reaffirm or make changes in their attitudes, think-ing and behavior."

The Employee Development Institute loves to hear from staff and faculty whether its feedback on a program or ideas about new programs. If you have something you would like to share, please contact either Lois (ext. 1585) or Conni (ext. 1562).

The Employee Development Institute

By the Numb3rs

100:Sessions run in 2012/13.

950:Total program attendance university-wide for 2012/13.

2100:Employees who have taken at least one Employee Development Institute program since the department's inception.

826:Employees who attended JWU101.

135:Employees who attended Assertive Communications in 2012/13.

100:Employees who attended Exploring Diversity in 2012/13.

273:Employees who attended the Service Orientation Series (new for 2012/13).

L to R: Molly Lewandowski, Lois Kelly and Conni Claflin

Everyone Drinks in College, Right? Wrong!

Catherine Calise, LICSW, alcohol & other drug (AOD) specialist

The truth about college drinking is that most students use alcohol lightly, moderately, or not at all. Last year, JWU students reported that they don’t need alcohol to have fun,

and actually had other things to do (academics, extra-curricular activities, internships, jobs, etc.) rather than drink.

In its second year, Counseling Services, collaborating with other departments, is continuing the #JWUnorm campaign to highlight the positive choices students are making around alcohol use and to change the misguided perception some students, staff, and faculty may have about the drinking habits on campus. #JWUnorm – created and designed by JWU students – features data collected directly from the student body about their alcohol use.

Staff can help students by emphasizing that irresponsible alcohol use doesn’t have to be part of the college experience. Many times, assumptions are made about the behavior all JWU students based on that of only a few. Statements made in passing to students can reinforce that most students drink irresponsibly; data proves that this is not the case.

For more information on positive decisions JWU students are making about alcohol, check out the #JWUnorm Facebook and Twitter pages.

Food Truck Extravanganza

The Food Truck Extravaganza, hosted by Campus Dining, runs from September 7 through October 19 on the Harborside Campus.

Since last year, the amount of Food Trucks participating in this event, has nearly doubled. The cuisines vary, including Italian, seafood, Vietnamese, Korean, Asian Fusion, Portugese, BBQ, salads and smoothies. Student, staff, faculty and community participation during this event has been plentiful, and Campus Dining hopes that this event will continue to be successful in the future.

Check out this article about food trucks: Campus Dining's Food Truck Night that was featured in Go Local Prov: http://www.golocal-prov.com/news/new-free-food-truck-extravanganza-at-jwu-har-borside-in-providence/

New Website Almost Ready to LaunchDan Booth, director of athletic communications

During the past several months the Department of Athletics has been working with PrestoSports on the redesign of the department’s website. Following several student focus groups headed by Kris McNamara and Derek Lavoie, the committee sent thoughts and suggestions to Cameron Watson, Joe Magennis and Jamie McDonald from the Digital

Services Group. After several rounds of discussions, PrestoSports was presented with a template to work with and the University is eagerly awaiting the redesigned website, launching in mid fall. Watch for news when the new site is complete!

Department of Athletics Hosts First Annual JWU Golf ClassicOn Sunday, September 22, the Department of Athletics hosted the first annual JWU Golf Classic at Cranston Country Club. The sold out event featured 144 golfers and welcomed alumni, parents, faculty, staff and supporters of Wildcat Athletics. A rousing success, the event was won by JWU Golf Alumni Tim Wolak, Jason Rouslin, Nick D’Angelo and Zach Stefanik.

Former Director Of Athletics John Parente Earns James Lynah Award From ECAC John Parente, the face of Johnson & Wales University Athletics for nearly two decades, has been named the recipient of the James Lynah Award for Distinguished Service by the ECAC. Parente began his career at the University’s Providence campus in 1995 when he was appointed Sports Information Director, culminating in being named Executive Director of Athletics in 2009. In August 2012, Parente stepped down and has since assumed the duties of Assistant Director for Resource Development for Athletics. Under his leadership, Johnson & Wales teams won 29 conference championships and qualified for 20 NCAA Tournaments.

John Parente

Notable Achievements• Head Field Hockey Coach Jessica Lane picked up

her first collegiate victory in the Wildcats 3-0 win over Becker.

• Head Men's Basketball Coach Jamie Benton was inducted to the R.I. Interscholastic League Hall of Fame.

• Head Women's Volleyball Coach Arianna Dolock guided the team to the American Volleyball Coaches Association Team Academic Award.

• Head Men's Soccer Coach David Kulik and his team remain undefeated for the season.

• Head Women's Basketball Coach Corey Boilard, competed in and finished in the Cincinatti Ironman Triathalon in August.

Wildcat Willie with Adam Spring, head men's tennis coach on the driving range.

Welcome to JWUAthletics • Adrian Blackadar, assistant men's soccer coach• Courtney Burns, assistant women's baseball coach• Nick Coppola, head men's lacrosse coach• Patrick Dame, assistant men's basketball coach• Deb Hagie, assistant field hockey coach• Tom Halley, assistant athletic trainer• Caitlin Hansen, head women's lacrosse coach• Jenna Miedzionoski, assistant field hockey coach• Justin Resendes, assistant men's soccer coach

Campus Dining• Sabrina Bronson, supervisor, We Proudly Serve, Yena Center• Colin Carlton, assistant manager, Starbucks,Harborside• Winston Guerrero, manager, Harbor View Dining Center• Carlos McCraney, assistant manager, We Proudly Serve, Yena Center

International Center• Lisa McAdam Donegan, director of study abroad• Colby Eaton, international student advisor, Harborside

Residential Life• Melisa Carrasquillo, residence director, McNulty Hall• Nick Fahnders, residence director, Harborside Village• Libby Hogan, residence director, Harborview• Eunice Omega, residence director, East & West Halls• Maurice Penn, residence director, Xavier & Imperial Halls• Ashley Shea, interim residence director, The Cove• Isaac Spivey, residence director, South Hall

Student Activities• Dawn Kenney, budget coordinator, Downcity • Ian Martin, associate director for events, Harborside• Darrell Miller, assistant director of student activities operations, Downcity

Promotions, Position or Location ChangesCampus Dining• Joseph Paradise, assistant manager, City Burger• Christine Courtemanche, assistant manager, Starbucks,

Downcity International Center• MaryBeth Higgins, administrative assistant Residential Life• Becky Budynkiewicz, assistant director of residential communities, Harborside• DJ Osier , residence director, Renaissance Hall• Katie Russo, assistant director of residential communities,

Downcity• Dan Trapani, residence director, Snowden Hall

Student Academic & Financial Services• Elizabeth Barry, CE academic counselor, part-time, Downcity• Aileen DeArruda, academic counselor, online and resident

undergraduate population, Downcity• Bianca Fiocco, financial planner, Downcity• Nancy Groleau, academic counselor, Harborside• Lenny MacLean, academic counselor, undergraduate and graduate populations, Downcity• Kristin Pendergast, academic counselor, Downcity

• Linda Robinson, academic counselor, graduate population, Harborside

Student Activities• Laureen Petrocchi, receptionist, Downcity• Meagan Sage, associate director of student activities for student engagement, Downcity• Julianne Thornton, administrative assistant, Harborside

CongratulationsInternational Center• Matthew Smith, study abroad program advisor, and his wife on the birth of their daughter, Alleya in July

Student Academic & Financial Services• Ken Calamar, director of student services information systems, and Vinnie Orcel on their recent marriage on July 6.• Bianca (Ruggieri) Fiocco, financial planner, and her husband, Anthony on their recent marriage on June 30.• Jane Hanna, director of academic counseling, and Michele Auger on their recent marriage on September 21 Student Activities• Scott Lyons, director of student activities, and his wife, Candace on the birth of their daughter, Claire Lilly on July 14

ConferencesResidential Life• Sierra Barter, Social Media Coordinator, will present at the social media program at Boston Leadership Series on Oct. 15• Debbie Becker, assistant director of residential education, presented at the Providence Resident Assistant Conference at Providence College in September• Candace Dennig, director of residential education, will present at the NASPA Region 1 Conference in Maine in November• Maurice Penn, residence director, Imperial & Xavier Halls, presented at the Providence Resident Assistant Conference at Providence College in September

Student Communications• Sierra Barter, Social Media Coordinator, will present at the social media program at Boston Leadership Series on Oct. 15

PublishedStudent Communications• Sierra Barter's "10 Things College Students Should Know About Social Media" appeared in GoLocal Prov on Oct. 3

Wrestling Team Helps Build Playground Dan Booth

director of athletic communications

The wrestling squad recently participated in a Community Playground Build at the Carl G. Lauro Elementary School in Providence. Lauro is the largest Elementary

school in R.I. and houses the State’s largest English as a Second Language and Bilingual program. JWU Associate Head Wrestling Coach Brian Allen is a Physical Education teacher at the school.

Hockey Lends a Hand at CVS Caremark Downtown 5K Dan Booth

director of athletic communications

In what has become an annual occurrence, the hockey team lent their time and energy at the CVS Caremark Downtown 5K, partnering with EcoRI.org to help with the

recycling efforts for the day. EcoRI Inc. is a nonprofit journalistic initiative devoted to educating readers about the causes, consequences and solutions to local environmental issues and problems.

Save-the-Bay Charity SwimA team of JWU Student Life staff recently completed this year’s Save-the-Bay charity swim. Claire Hall, director of student conduct; Beth O’Day, interim director of new student orientation and Chris Zacharda, associate dean for student life all completed the 1.7 mile swim on July 20. This year’s swim covered a large portion of the lower Narragansett Bay off of Jamestown Island and featured especially choppy waters, making for a challenging swim. Combined, the three staff members raised nearly $4000 to assist with bay restoration efforts.

BRIDGE CenterOpen House

The BRIDGE Center will hold its official launch from 12-4:30 p.m. on Thursday, October 17. At 12:30 p.m., President Runey, Shelley Stephenson, dean of international programs and development, Loren Intollube-Chmil, director of international and intercultural engagement and a student representative will give brief remarks. Katie Gilberston will serve as host. Following the program, the Center will host an open house. Please join us to learn more about this new initiative, meet the team, participate in engaging activities and enjoy some refreshments.

Introducing the New JWU Student Honor Code Johnson & Wales University is pleased to announce the University Honor Code. It was

developed by a university-wide committee, representing students, faculty, and staff across all academic disciplines and campuses.

As honor is the foundation for the pursuit of knowledge, a Johnson & Wales University student will commit to acting with honor in all aspects of campus life. This commitment to honor is demonstrated through intellectual curiosity, community awareness and strong citizenship, and leads to excellence. This promise includes acting with integrity with original academic work; fostering an environment rich with civil debate and discourse; celebrating a diverse student body; upholding ethical and professional standards; engaging in all aspects of the university community, and behaving in a responsible and respectful manner in and out of the classroom. A Johnson & Wales University student recognizes that he or she is bound to this community and promises to assist others in upholding these same high standards. It is with pride that a Johnson & Wales University student commits to this code.

Help JWU Conserve Energy Kirsten Bryan & Matthew Fannon, energy conservation specialists

JWU’s new Energy Conservation Office, known as ECO, works closely with Facilities to reduce energy usage and costs. ECO invites JWU staff to take the ECO pledge; it is brief and customizable and whatever you would like to pledge to conserve energy is up to you!

Quick Tips to Become More Energy EfficientCreate a checklist before checking out for the day. By turning off lights and unplugging unused electronics, you will reduce energy usage. Here are some items you may choose to add to your list:

• Lights out• Laptop/electronic chargers unplugged• Computer monitors powered off• Printers/scanners powered off

Kirsten Bryan and Matthew Fannon

Residential Life Engagement Model Candace Dennig, director of residential education

For many years, and at many colleges and universities across the country, Residential Life departments have implemented “programming models” as a way to inspire student involvement and connection within the on-campus environment.

During the 2012-13 academic year, Residential Life asked itself: “how can we do this better?” At the end of last year, with several recommendations in hand and with an eye on the Centennial Plan and its charge for greater Student Engagement, Residential Life answered the question with the new Residential Life Engagement Model.

This new model has 3 facets: • Connect: The team was trained—Resident Assistants especially—at length on how to build healthy, meaningful and lasting

relationships with their residents, as well as how to help residents meet each other. • Explore: There is a stronger emphasis on assisting students with seeing and learning new things outside of the classroom, both

within JWU and within the greater Rhode Island community. • Evolve: After students have become acquainted and rooted in their on-campus environment, it's time to provide

opportunities for them to evolve as individuals. For residents, this means giving an opportunity for them to critically think about themselves, others and the world; real, positive transformation is occurring and is evidenced through reflection as well as changes in behavior, beliefs and/or attitudes.

On-campus experience is enhanced through the new Residential Life Engagement Model; it will be exciting to see students more connected to the staff, more connected to each other, and more connected to the university. Questions or ideas about the new model, please feel free to contact Residential Life.

All Residential Life buildings received "Welcome Home" banners for move-in. This is the Xavier Hall team.

Residential Life started a picture campaign to as-sist students and parents with knowing the staff.

Snapshots

CAMPUS DININGKen Watt, executive chef of auxiliary services and Tarah Warner, nutritional analyst, have been working diligently on the nutritional content project. Data entry of nutritional information associated with each food offering at every campus dining location continues to be entered into the main database. City Burger's nutritional information is now up and running on the JWU mobile app. Nutritional information for all dining locations is expected to be available winter term.

HEALTH SERVICESThe Wellness Committee has been addressing smoking on campus. With an eye towards health and wellness, cigarettes are no longer sold at Liberty Market. The committee is now assessing smoking policies at other university areas to determine if changes to the existing non-smoking policy need to be implemented.

PARENT RELATIONSNancy Hardendorf, director of parent relations, along with representatives from Communications and Media Relations, Design & Editorial Services, Digital Services, Student Communications, and the Regional Campuses worked for about five months to produce the new content and design for the Parents Newsletter which can be viewed here. STUDENT COMMUNICATIONSDerek Lavoie and Sierra Barter from Student Communications, along with Adam Cairns from Residential Life, created two new videos for Opening of School and Family Weekend. The Opening of School video, Let's Get Started was a hit with faculty, staff and students. Family Weekend is scheduled for October 18-20 and we anticipate the same reaction to this video. Click to view: Let's Get Started and Family Weekend.

STUDENT CONDUCTStudent Conduct has been working hard to provide students with various ways to provide resolve interpersonal conflict. Through proactive and educational programs, Student Conduct hopes to reach as many students as possible to help them develop the necessary skills and strategies. If you work with a group of students who would benefit from conflict resolution training, please contact Betsy Gray.

Social Media Zone Tips from Sierra Barter, social media coordinator

Free Mobile Apps help you stay organized and on task both online and offline.

• Dropbox: (available for tablets too) allows you to store files and access them from your mobile device, desktop or online. Great for sharing and storing photos or large files.

• Go Tasks: syncs to your Google, Outlook, or iCal tasks for your phone/tablet. You can also create special lists for personal, work, or other to-do items.

• Evernote: allows you to "note" different websites, images and more from any device. You can create separate lists for articles to read later, work items, recipes and more.

Using Twitter:By following the @JWUProvidence (twitter.com/jwuprovidence) you can find out about campus happenings, and current student news and events. You do not need to have a Twitter account to view the campus Twitter account. Just use the URL above to take a look.

Using @JWU Sites:You can get a list of all "official" JWU sites here. They are also listed on jwuLink and www.jwu.edu. You can then follow, like and subscribe to the departments and clubs that interest you and your department. You can also choose your campus with the drop down menu in the upper-right hand corner.

Student Showcasefeaturing Peter Reney, freshman and first year experience student

Peter Reney, freshman, participated in the First Year Experience (FYE), a pre-college program that brings a handful of students on cam-pus early. Peter is a Criminal Justice major and worked with Professors Jim Desmarais and Paul Sylvestre over the course of two days on

major specific activities such as touring Lizzie Borden's house and working various crime scenes, and touring Boston and learning about the bombings through law enforcement and Boston PD's investigations.

Connections asked Peter a few questions about being a new student at Johnson & Wales University.

Why did you choose JWU? "I chose JWU because I like the campus. There is always something to do and the hands-on learning from the start of your freshman

year to the end of your last year - well, most college don't have that."Tell us how you adjusted to college life?"I think I have adjusted to college life really good so far."What was the hardest part?"The hardest part is not seeing my dog everyday."What do you like the most?"I like the fact that I'm more on my own now."Having gone through the first few weeks of your first year, what advice would you give new students?"I think having fun is important but you need to find time for school."

Great advice Peter! He also states that the faculty he works with are great and his advice to them is to keep up the good work. We would like to say the same for Peter and appreciate his candid responses to our questions.

On a wild golf cart ride with Sarah Cresta during Wildcat Weekend With Residence Directors

FIND MARIE BERNARDO-SOUSA ON CAMPUS!Pick any day of the week and you will likely find Senior Vice-President Marie Bernardo-Sousa somewhere on campus checking out what's happening. Whether it's helping the Maintenance Team with some painting, meeting with RA's, taking in a sporting event or stopping to chat with students, Marie usually spends as much time outside her office as she does in it. It makes one wonder where she will turn up next!

At the Centennial House Ribbon Cutting

Event

With Sierra Barter heading to the Men's

Soccer game

Painting in the residence hall

With Orientation Leaders