For over 20 years, Bridgewater Magazine has kept alumni, parents and friends of Bridgewater State University informed about the institution’s news, activities, and events, and its impact on the region.
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Bridgewater Magazine, Volume 34, Number 2, Winter 2025
Karen Callan
ON THE COVER: Sophia MacQueen Pooler, ’25, works in the university’s photonics/optical engineering lab. photo by Paul Connors
IN THIS ISSUE: we highlight several key innovations that generous benefactors have helped make possible for our students – past, present and future. This comes at a time when BSU embarks on Without Exception: The Bridgewater Campaign for Success through Innovation, the largest campaign in the institution’s history.
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Bridgewater Magazine, Volume 34, Number 1, Spring 2024
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Lighting the Way: the nation's last lighthouse keeper and first woman in that role, Sally Snowman, '76. Also in this issue: The multiple sides of climate change; A program that helps students with an autism spectrum disorder or related social profile gain real-world experience; an article on Peter Weyand, G'88; Two decades of The Bridge; and eclipsing expectations: on-campus viewing event draws hundreds to BSU, observatory.
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Bridgewater Magazine, Volume 33, Number 1, Spring 2023
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A Greater Good: BSU Alumni, like Tamara Dzialo, ’02, founder of Project PACK Post-Assault Comfort Kits, make helping others the focus of their careers. Also in this issue: Biology students discover rare species, leading the way in cybersecurity, and increasing diversity and equity in undergraduate research.
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Bridgewater Magazine, Volume 33, Number 2, Fall 2023
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Taking Flight: Meet BSU students and alumni from the growing Aviation Science Program. Also in this issue: Two faculty members research the lives and times of early Black and Indigenous local citizens; Faculty researchers recount details of two of the enslaved in Colonial Bridgewater; and Alumna finds career satisfaction in helping others.
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Bridgewater Magazine, Volume 32, Number 1, Spring 2022
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From the hall of Congress, to cutting-edge tech companies, to the world of music, BSU alumni are leaders in many sectors and industries. This issue focuses on alumni who have found their careers and passion in public service, alumni who have found their careers through music and in the tech field. Highlighted is Mary (Mel) Donahue, class of 1970, who was one of the first female Air Force pilots. a story on BSU's Archives & Special Collections is also highlighted in the issue.
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Bridgewater Magazine, Volume 32, Number 2, Fall 2022
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This issue highlights stories about Bridgewater students, alumni, and faculty. Included are articles on alumni helping to preserve the memory of veterans; praise for the landmark program at BSU offering free tuition to homeless students; the establishment of a "micro food pantry" by a BSU student; free speech endeavors; STEM initiatives; faculty initiatives; and artist Greg Wyatt and and the Greg and Fay Wyatt Sculpture Garden at BSU.
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Bridgewater Magazine, Volume 31, Number 1, Spring 2021
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This issue focuses the environment; then, now, and future. BSU's Faculty do their part in examining critical environmental topics of the day. Student group address environmental issues through education and events. Professor Ivana George draws attention to the environment through her photography. Member of Class ’99 seeks answers to questions concerning climate change and hurricanes. Look at internships involving the environment and sustainability. A Professor and Librarian live sustainably. Three alumni do their part for social justice and the environment. Also featured, a message from President, plus Bridgewater and alumni news.
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Bridgewater Magazine, Volume 30, Number 1, Spring 2020
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Hear from four undergraduate research students and faculty members from BSU's Undergraduate Research Program. International students speak to local residents, a music instructor performs on Grammy-winning recording, a professor’s documentary shines a light on little-known WWII story, and aviation science program seeks to diversify industry. Also featured, Bears grappling with Pandemic, a message from President, plus Bridgewater and alumni news.
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Bridgewater Magazine, Volume 30, Number 2, Fall 2020
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Contents include features about the BSU community overcoming the challenges of COVID-19 and racial justice at BSU. Also featured, a message from President, plus Bridgewater and alumni news.
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Bridgewater Magazine, Volume 29, Number 1, Spring 2019
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Contents include features about bear tales, students with disabilities, reentering classrooms, faculty of alumni, and a dedicated librarian. Also featured, a message from President, plus Bridgewater and alumni news.
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Bridgewater Magazine, Volume 29, Number 2, Fall 2019
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Contents include features about labs and workshops to make, helping hands, building a dream career, and grant money powering the future . Also featured are New majors and programs, certificate in TESOL, talking therapy, class acts, and Dr. Meek's work. Plus many Bridgewater and Alumni News.
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Bridgewater Magazine, Volume 28, Number 1, Spring 2018
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Contents include features about drones in the classroom and other innovative initiatives on campus, battling the opioid epidemic, Dr. Martina Arndt’s research on solar eclipses, teaching around the world, and reducing cyberbullying. Also Bridgewater and Alumni News.
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Bridgewater Magazine, Volume 28, Number 2, Fall 2018
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Contents include features about career connections with local companies, native Haiti of a recent alumna, BSU art professor forging connections, Michael Katz spreading sunshine, and dressing for success. Also featured are new faces on-campus/Faculty Focus/Awards & Accolades. Many Bridgewater and Alumni News.
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Bridgewater Magazine, Volume 27, Number 1, Winter 2017
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Contents include features about BSU’s recent summer hosting of 25 Mandela Washington Fellows, the 50th anniversary of the BSU campus police department, alumni Dr. Edward Calabrese (’68, G’72) and James Colby (’86), and four BSU students who recently presented their research at the National Collegiate Research Conference. Also Bridgewater and Alumni News.
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Bridgewater Magazine, Volume 27, Number 2, Summer 2017
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Contents include features about new initiatives from the Pedro Pires Institute for Cape Verdean Studies, graduate students from Belize, the partnership between BSU and the Red Cloud Indian School, and outreach programs from the College of Education and Allied Studies. Also featured, the 175years of the Bridgewater Alumni Association, plus Bridgewater and Alumni News.
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Bridgewater Magazine, Volume 26, Number 1, Spring 2016
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Contents include features about student research, support for student internships, and mindfulness-based stress reduction courses. Also featured are coverage of BSU’s new Family Performing Arts Center and the donation of artwork to BSU from Larry Doherty. Also Bridgewater and Alumni News.
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Bridgewater Magazine, Volume 26, Number 2, Summer 2016
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Contents include coverage of the 2016 Commencement ceremony and features about the BSU Undergraduate Honors Program and external grants that fund campus programs and research projects. Also featured is 2016 graduate Emmanuel Boakye-Appiah, whose photography and video skill has led to a contract with VH1. Also Bridgewater and Alumni News.
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Bridgewater Magazine, Volume 25, Number 1, Spring 2015
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Contents include articles about BSU’s history as the institution celebrates 175 years of academic excellence. Other features include articles about the Leading for Change Higher Education Diversity Consortium, Criminal Justice professor Wendy Wright, and National Science Foundation grants encouraging STEM students to pursue teaching careers. Also Bridgewater and Alumni News.
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Bridgewater Magazine, Volume 25, Number 2, Winter 2015
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Contents feature coverage of the inauguration of Frederick W. Clark as the 12th president of Bridgewater State University in September 2015. Also featured are coverage of the 175th anniversary celebration of the institution; the naming of the Institute for Social Justice in honor of the youngest victim of the Boston Marathon bombing, Martin Richard; and the research of Dr. Robert Hellstrom and others studying glacial retreat in Peru. Also Bridgewater and Alumni News.
