Featured Student

Originally from Connecticut, Lauren Shea found Fisher College on a walk with her parents. Since that drop-in visit, Lauren has earned an Associate’s degree in Fashion Merchandising and will graduate in May with a Bachelor’s in Marketing; Lauren founded the Drama Club and served as President of the Student Government Association for two years.

FT:What three words would you use to describe Fisher College?

LS: First, I would say Fisher’s diversity is its best attribute. Second, I’ve always felt the sense of community here. Last, Fisher is in the process of growth, which excites all the students.

FT: How would you describe your Fisher experience?

LS: The faculty know what they teach because they teach from experience. They want creativity and are innovative in the classroom. There were more discussions than lectures so we would learn from each other.

FT: In what way has the College’s diversity been of value?

LS: It is the reason I’ve learned so much here. Learning about others, their way of life, their culture…stereotypes go out the window. A principle of marketing is to find a common thread among your audience, so I’ve come to understand people.

FT: When you think about your time at Fisher, what are you proudest of ?

LS: My main goal has been to bridge the gap between students and the administration. President Perkins has been great. I’ve worked hard to increase student involvement and have students feel deeper pride in Fisher.

FT: What are your postgraduation plans?

LS: For now, I’m going to concentrate on public relations, probably in New York. I’m thinking about getting my Master’s in journalism and maybe work for a magazine. Or maybe I’ll work in marketing at a fashion firm. I’m really passionate about acting and I hope to perform with a community theater. There are just so many doors…

FT: What do you wish for Fisher College after you graduate?

LS: I think about this a lot…I’ve invested so much during my time here. Fisher will always be a part of my life. I look forward to watching Fisher expand through better facilities, more choices, and more involved students. The bar is being raised.

Alumni Association

Professional Accomplishments

In accepting a nomination to serve on the Board of Directors of the American Association of University Administrators

(AAUA), Dr. Theresa I. Madonna, Vice President for Academic Affairs, is

at the forefront of college and university administrators’ efforts to adhere to best practices of moral and ethical leadership.

Dr. Maryalice Guilford, Associate

Professor of History, received a contract from the University Press of America

to publish Rainfed Farming and Rural Development Policy in 20th

Century

Cape Verde, 1950–1992. The manuscript

will be published in November. Dr. Gilford also organized and chaired a roundtable discussion at the International Institute for Justice and Development’s first International Conference on the State of Affairs of Africa on October 27, 2006, in Boston. Dr. Gilford’s paper was entitled “Keepers of the Soil: African Rural Women, Human Rights, Poverty, and Economic Growth.”

Professor Susan Jordan, Chair of the

Division of Arts and Sciences and member of the English faculty was invited to judge the John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Essay Contest for 2007. The annual contest “invites high school students from across the nation to write an original essay about an elected official who has demonstrated political courage.”

Professor Patricia Parkes, Director of

the Health Information Technology Program, was invited to serve on the American Health Information Management Association’s (AHIMA) Virtual Lab Strategic Advisory Committee. This national committee determines the direction and cost of AHIMA’s new virtual lab technology.

By the Numbers

5 The number of editions of The Beacon, the College’s yearbook, needed to complete the Library’s collection. Please consider donating the following years: 1948, 1949, 1950, 1951, or 1956.

7 The number of years Fisher College has officially been coed.

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Alumni who live on “Fisher Street” or “Fisher Road.” 25 The number of countries where a Fisher alum can be found.

48 The number of states in which at least one Fisher alum lives (only North Dakota and Wyoming are not represented).

103 Founded in 1903, Fisher College opened its doors for the 103rd

Fall Semester last September.

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Profiled

Beatrice “Bea” Epstein was profiled in the

Wakefield (Massachusetts) Daily Itemas part

of its “Seniors to Seniors” feature in which high school seniors interview area senior citizens.

Upcoming Events (Dates TBD – Look in the mail for invites!)

February 27 Alumni Networking/Social

Early Spring Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony for One Arlington Street

April 14

Alumni Baseball Game

Professor Natalie Sforza, Director of

the Academic Center for Enrichment, was accepted into the graduate certificate program in academic advising offered by Kansas State University.

Dear Alumni,

The Alumni Association is being revitalized! Our goal is engagement. Whether it’s through this and future newsletters, networking opportunities and alumni services, or events, Fisher College is committed to connecting with its 12,000 alumni.

The Alumni Association page – www.fisher.edu/Web/Alumni/alumni_association.html – will be redesigned, but visit it often for event information, alumni profiles, and other happenings at the College. This site will become the primary mode of communication and your comments are welcomed on how to make it dynamic and functional.

If you are interested in contacting classmates as part of an existing chapter or are eager to start one of your own, please contact me or any of the designated liaisons. Chapters are about creating authentic and regular connections between you and your alma mater.

Everyone at the College looks forward to building an Alumni Association that maintains our traditions, even as we establish new ones. I look forward to hearing from you and seeing you on campus.

Yours truly,

Richard A. Levitt

Vice President for Institutional Advancement

Georgia Chapter

apingal@aol.com to offer ideas and locations for a potential Atlanta event.

Maine Chapter

bettenor@aol.com to help her by updating contact information, putting us in touch with “lost” alums, or generating momentum for future Chapter events.

Greater Boston Chapter

The greatest concentration of Fisher alums (over 2,000) live in the counties surrounding Boston. The Greater Boston Chapter has been meeting to plan events and activities that capitalize on

mark.mccaffery@state.ma.us), Kristine Regione ’01, and

Danielle Wozniak ’98 invite classmates and fellow alumni to assist them in building the Chapter.

Further Your Education…at

Your Alma Mater!

Are you a Fisher grad looking to polish your credentials? earn a new degree? take that class you always wished was available?

Fisher for Life (FfL) is a new program available only to Fisher alumni. FfL offers a 25% discount on any online or classroom course offered through the Division of Continuing Education. Conditions do apply:

• All courses are subject to space availability.

• The discount applies only to tuition (fees excluded).

• The College’s matriculation policy and registration requirements apply.

Additional information is available at www.fisher.edu/Web/DCE/ or you may contact any Continuing Education campus:

infoboston@fisher.edu

New Bedford: 508-998-3254 or

infonewbedford@fisher.edu

North Attleboro: 508-699-6200 or

infoattleboro@fisher.edu

Fisher Online: 866-309-6539 or

fisheronline@fisher.edu

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