Fisher Today Winter/Spring 2015

FISHER
EDUCATION • DEDICATION • LIFE 2015
WINTER/SPRING 2015 • VOL. 11, NO. 1
Fisher at
Fenway
FROM FISHER’S STEPS
TO FENWAY’S FIELD.............PAGE 8
NOT JUST AN ALUM,
BUT A FRIEND AND
A COLLEAGUE................... PAGE 10
A FISHER COLLEGE PUBLICATION KEEPING YOU CONNECTED AND INFORMED
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FEATURES
DEPARTMENTS
COLUMNS
3 | Make the Most of It:
One Student’s Guide to
Post-College Success
8 | Fisher at Fenway:
From Fisher’s Steps
to Fenway’s Field
Not Just an Alum, but a
Friend and a Colleague
18 | At the Top of Their Game:
Women’s and Men’s
Soccer Season Recap
2 | From the President
6 | Honor Roll:
2013–2014 List of Donors
16 | Notable Alum:
When Our Past Meets Our Present:
Stefani Vieira ’15 chats with
Ivana Viviano ’12 about her
life in the fashion industry
4 | Fisher News:
Homecoming 2014
12 | College Happenings: Lately at Fisher
20 | Out & About:
Alumni Events
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From the President’s Desk
Stop me if you have heard this one before. It’s the story about how Fisher
came to be, when in 1903 the two Fisher brothers decided to make it their
mission in life to help advance the lives of Somerville, Massachusetts,
immigrants who relied on unskilled labor jobs to make a living. It was
never supposed to be an easy mission — the most important things in
life never are — and over the course of 111 years, we’ve seen an institution steeped in
tradition transform into a modern-era center of learning.
Fisher College Today is published for
alumni, students, parents and friends
by the Office of Communications.
EDITOR
Christina Martin
The College has been a fixture in Back Bay since 1939. During those years, we have
seen our share of ups and downs, of triumphs and hard lessons, of happy moments
and those sad, but our mission has remained the same: Strive to improve the lives of
all people who pass through these doors, both literally and virtually, and prepare them
for their futures.
In the pages that follow, you will find stories of triumph — athletes earning accolades
for the first time in the College’s history; a first-generation college student with an
unparalleled drive to succeed; an alum-turned-Fisher staff member who welcomes each
new student; a student who manages to succeed despite tremendous responsibilities;
and two alums who landed their dream jobs against the odds.
DESIGN
Diane Gayton
STAFF AND STUDENT
CONTRIBUTORS
Amanda Matarese
Adam Higgins
William Maddock
Stefani Vieira ’15
Ellen Lyons
These stories are the narratives that embody Fisher’s mission. Each is an amazing
story, but we know they are only a piece of the complete story. Our hope is that we’ll
hear from each of you soon with your happenings, and hear from you often, no matter
how small you might think the news. Each of you is Fisher — alums, you are our past;
students, you are our present; but together, we are the future.
For more information about Fisher College,
topics addressed in this issue or additional
copies of Fisher College Today, please contact
the Fisher College Office of Communications
at CMartin02@fisher.edu or 617-236-8844.
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Dr. Thomas M. McGovern
PRESIDENT
ON THE COVER
A section of the new mural of Boston that
adorns one of the walls in the dining hall. For
additional images of the mural, see page 14.
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POST-GRADUATE STORIES
Make the Most of It
One student’s guide to post-college success
“I’m just a people person—I like to talk with people.”
Understatement? Yes. Mariela Sanchez ’15 is one of the friendliest
and most approachable people you may ever meet, which is
perfect given her career aspiration: broadcast journalism. She’s
also one of the busiest people, juggling school, internships, resident
adviser duties, and a blog.
Sanchez, a communications major, transferred to Fisher in
2013 in hopes of finding a college that would help her succeed. “I
wanted to be part of a school that would support me,” she said.
“I knew I needed to be in the city and knew I needed to make
connections. And I wanted to be in a small environment. Fisher
is one of the few places that offers all of that.”
Sanchez’s connections have been growing as she gains more
experience in the field through internships, at Telemundo, and
Boston radio stations Kiss 108 and JAMN 94.5. “The school is great
when it comes to job training,” Sanchez said. “I took an internship
course that taught me everything I needed to know, from
how many internship credits you’re allowed to how to address
sexual harassment on the job.”
This first-generation college student understands the value of
an education. Raised by a father who didn’t graduate from high
school and a mother who didn’t graduate from college, Sanchez
learned from an early age that education comes first. “My parents
never let us get a job,” she said. “They told us ‘don’t fall in love
with money. You need to get an education—that’s why we came
here. To give you guys a better life.’ So that’s my focus.”
Sanchez will graduate with a bachelor’s degree in communication
and media studies in May. “Everything that I said I wanted
to do is actually coming true,” she said. “This isn’t for me—this
is for Mom and Dad.”
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FISHER NEWS
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1 Alumnae from the Class
of 1974 reunited.
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2 Seen at the Athletics Hall
of Fame, men’s basketball
team members with the
president. From left to
right: Chris Green ’15,
Onesimus Moore ’15,
Ira Haywood ’15, Dr.
McGovern, Curtis Roberts
’15, Kevin Nascimento
’15, John Hinton ’18.
3 Beautiful tablescape for
the 10th Annual Athletics
Hall of Fame, styled by
Director of Housing Kyle
Grenier ’07.
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4 Alums from the Class
of 1964 greet each other
outside 118 Beacon.
5 Winnie Bernstein West
’49 and daughter Melissa
Kevan ’84 cruise the Charles
River on the Duck Boat tour.
6 A view of the city from
the river tour.
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FISHER NEWS
Thank you to everyone from our past, present, and future who came out to make Homecoming a special and
memorable weekend! From the 10th Annual Athletics Hall of Fame to the Alumni Lunch (with one alum celebrating her 60th
anniversary!) … from the baseball, basketball, and soccer games to Falcon Fest … it made us want to start counting down the days
until we could see everyone again.
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Photo courtesy Anthony Perry ’08
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7 Kyle Holmes ’16 goes for a dunk during warmups
before the game against the alums. The
current Falcon team later won the game.
8 The Fisher alumni baseball team beat out the
current team 5–2 during the annual alumni game.
Standing left to right: Moises Melo-Reyes ’14,
Jarlin Gomez ’09, Evan Tardugno, Patrick
Shanahan ’11, Christopher O’Hare, Luis Lara ’08,
Axel Flecha, Anthony Perry ’08, Kyle Van Offeran
’07, David Iacono ’05, Eddy Morrobel, Brian
Meikle. Kneeling left to right: Joe Aniki ’11, Kevin
Michael ’11, Ken Olisky ’06, Jose Paulino ’13.
9 Martin Jocher ’15 and Caio Gomes ’15 with
President and Mrs. McGovern following the
Homecoming soccer game vs. Daniel Webster.
The Falcons lost in a nailbiter
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by 2-1.
10 Tiffany Beckman ’11
accepts the induction
into Fisher’s Athletics
Hall of Fame.
11 Alexis Lindor ’13,
left, and Malaysia
Thomas-Conley ’16,
displaying their
drawn caricatures.
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HONOR ROLL
2013–2014 List of Donors
The E.H. M.C. Legacy Society
Robert Melaragni
Dorothy J. Olson ’04
Helen M. Georgerian ‘61
Scott A. Fisher ‘51
Aniello Trotta
Steven J. Pelles
Debra Graf ‘76
Joan Rubin Fixler ‘76
Charles A. Wintermeyer Charita-
Susan E. Smith ’60
Susan A. Green ‘75
Isabelle Paull ‘47
ble Lead Trust Fund-Cape Cod
Dean Walton
Linda Hanscom ‘60
Lea Tacconelli Pearson ’42
Foundation
Cengage Learning
Mary Hobbs ‘60
Charles A. Wintermeyer Sr.
Coca Cola Bottling Co.
FV Recillas Electrical Services
Sydney Howes ‘55
of New England
The Print House
Laura C. Isaksen ‘88
Founders Circle ( $10,000 +)
Media Results
Sandra Jarvinen ‘57
Scott A. Fisher ’51
USI New England
Centennial Club ($100 -$249)
Pauline Kosanke ‘60
Aramark Food Services
Violet Apalakian ’43
Diane Lacroix ‘66
Boston 4 Celebrations
Charles River Club ($500-$999)
James Bayles
Judith Lawler ‘59
Carolina Avellaneda
Eunice Becker ’66
Ethel Manahan ‘48
President’s Circle
Peter C. Everett
Lynne I. Bertram ‘62
Linda Masters ‘67
($5,000-$9,999)
J. Alexander Harte
Rachel Black
Amanda Matarese
Alexandra L. Bartsch
Diane Howard ’66
Norma Bohannon ‘66
Grace Matovu
Thomas M. McGovern
Donna E. Jacobsen ’62
Kimberley A. Boisse ‘03
Valerie McCarthy
Liberty Mutual
William Lapanus
Robert Boomhower
Joshua V. McKain
Jennifer McSweeney
Barbara F. Burke ‘54
Sarah McSweeney Chamberlain
Falcon Society ($2,500-$4,999)
Jane F. Rothschild-Castura ’73
Charlene Callahan ‘67
Michael Meadows
Dan Dimancescu
Paul M. Rowe
Ellora Carle ‘56
Ann Marie Melaragno ‘89
Christian Fisher
Catherine Donaher Associates
Carolyn Carlson ‘64
Loretta Murray ‘58
Peter B. Post
EZ Disposal Services Inc.
Heather M. Carpenter
Karen Myers ’68
Verizon Foundation
Amy Ye Cho ‘10
Whitney N. Napoli ‘06
1903 Society ($1,903-$2,499)
Bonnie Chuk
Margaret Neil ‘93
Steven W. Rich
Beacon Club ($250-$499)
Josephine Connors ‘54
Mary-Ellen Oberhauser ‘64
Violet Apalakian ’43
Deborah Craft
Claudette E. O’Brien ‘63
Navy and Gold Society
Jean Bowman ’68
Cindy DeBiasi ‘83
Mary Alice O’Brien ‘77
($1,000–$1,902)
Kathy A. Coolahan ’77
Nancy DiBenedetto ‘60
Linda O’Keefe ‘65
Michael J. Bell
Rebecca Costello ’68
Maryanne DiBerto ‘70
Cara Parkoff
Sandra Bishop ’62
Stephanie Davidson
Ryan P. Donovan
Nancy Pithis
Beverly Cleathero ’62
Elinor M. Dustin ’49
Gregory Doucette
Larry Poe
Jeffrey Conrad
M. Jane Eaton ’47
Dolores Driscoll ‘55
Richard D. Potter ‘05
Melinda Cook
Elizabeth Gavett
Judith A. Engel ‘67
Margaret Pribulick
Walter Dillingham
Kyle Grenier ’07
Linda Feeney ‘60
Elaine Reiser ‘61
Janet Kuser Komarnicki
Debra Kamm-Pelles ’07
Deborah Finch ‘76
Minnie Scales ‘55
Shiela M. Lally
Elizabeth C. McCollum ’76
Nancy M. Gale ‘59
Carolyn Schlegel ‘57
Michele Massry ’75
Heike Milhench
Kay F. Gendreau ‘55
Kristen Sherman
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HONOR ROLL
Anna W. Spellissy ‘43
Doris R. Curtis ‘47
Saundra Katz ‘58
Debra Raimondi ‘84
Lorraine Stec ‘55
Judith L. Davis ‘43
Ernst R. Keidel ‘98
Carol Raymond ‘83
Barbara A. Tortorelli ‘62
Lisa DeVescovi-Mahoney ‘88
Janice Kisiel ‘63
Deborah Reed ‘83
Pam Tulman ‘68
Barbara Dillon ‘49
Diane Kline ‘63
Gertrude Reichert ‘52
Kandace Van Gorder ‘73
Mary E. Dooley ‘78
Linda C. Knightly
Caroline Rende
Merrie Walker ‘64
Barbara Duff ‘63
Brenda L. Korn ‘58
Glenna Richardson ‘59
Carol J. Wilcox
Robert P. Duffy ‘13
Janet Lancaster ‘62
Blanca Rivera ‘14
Seth Woods
Helen O. Duran ‘62
Jean Looke ‘57
Laura Rogers ‘87
Jean E. Zink ‘51
Lydia Earle ‘78
Theo Lovell ‘48
Barbara A. Ryan ‘55
Macy’s
Joy A. Edwards ‘73
Gary Lunetta ‘13
Mary L. Sage ‘78
N. Avis Eldert ‘45
Ellen Lyons
Alice Carolyn Saldi ‘63
Scholars Club (Up to $99)
Lisa Fey
Amy J. Manzi ‘14
Daphne Sanchez ‘66
Arlene Abrams ‘65
Constance Fisher ‘92
Candace Markella ‘70
Dianne S. Santos ‘61
Margaret Abramson ‘71
Judith Flanagan ‘62
Christina Martin
Arghavan Schumacher
Cheryl Amari ‘87
Joan Forte ‘58
Anita Mastromatteo ‘52
Irene Seay ‘62
Michelle Anton ‘02
Marion Francis ‘47
Barbara Matteson ‘83
Patricia Senich ‘59
Donald A. Arruda
Pamela Gazley ‘83
Janet L. Mattozzi ‘60
Lenore Swanson ‘46
Deborah Astravas ‘73
Muriel Gelinas
Dorothy Mazzola ‘53
Claudia Tessier ‘64
Marcia W. Balin ‘57
Lorraine Gettings ‘58
Mary McDonald ‘55
Rebecca Thompson ’61
Joanne Bates ‘57
Jean M. Giro ‘02
McGovern Family
Alice W. Tripp ‘62
Dorothea Beaton ‘52
Sarah Goldberg ‘61
Joshua V. McKain
May Vuilleumier ‘53
Dana Bektemirova ‘14
Amy L. Goodell ‘04
Andrew J. Meleo ‘11
Mary A. Waddick ‘44
Tresina Y. Bennett ‘08
Jacqueline Gounaris ‘63
Rauni Moody ‘50
Sandra L. Wallace ‘59
Rochelle Branca ‘65
Edith Graffum ‘55
Sandra Mumford ‘86
Constance Warren ‘56
David Broden ‘93
Judith Grasso ‘56
Sonja Murphy ‘83
Dorothy Webster ‘53
Rhodena Brunstrom ‘61
Teresa Guiggio-Murray ‘83
Avraham Nahoumi ‘98
Linda Wells ‘69
Anne Cardente
Nancy Harte ‘78
Phyllis Nappi ‘67
Marilyn White ‘54
Barbara Caron ‘61
Heidi Hendershott
Joy D. Nelson ‘03
Lori M. Whitney ‘07
Myrna Cassin ‘52
Shirley Henshall ‘58
Elaine E. O’Connell ‘73
Joan M. Wingle ‘57
Krystyne Cheever ‘93
Rodney Hinkle
Cassandre E. Oscar ‘14
Colleen Woods
Cara Chenes
Cynthia Huff ‘64
Georgia Otis ‘52
Kathleen M. Yarnell ‘67
Herbert L. Chisholm ‘12
Patricia A. Hunt ‘69
Charles Peladeau ‘89
June Young ‘95
Marcia Clark ‘59
Judith A. Jester ‘59
Barbara M. Peterson ‘52
Barbara Zerillo
Nancy Coleman
Virginia Johnson ‘48
Margaret Pribulick
T. Jewell Collins ‘51
Janice Jurash ‘60
Donna M. Price
Jennifer Courtney
Karen Kane ‘78
Marshalyne Pullen ‘56
Carroll Crispo ‘91
Cecille Kasprzak ‘61
Rose Quinn ‘71
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FISHER AT FENWAY
From Fisher’s Steps
to Fenway’s Field
I enter the doors of Fenway
Park, I don’t feel like I’m coming to
work a shift, I feel like I’m living an
experience.”
“When
Jae Holland ’08 came close to
never knowing this feeling. When the opportunity to apply for
a Fenway Ambassador position arose, he initially did not apply
— he knew there would be more than 1,000 applicants, multiple
rounds of interviews, and only 25 positions available.
The job was a long shot, and Holland — in his own words —
was hard-headed and positive he would be wasting his time
applying for a job he would never get. But Fisher’s now-Senior
Academic Advising Specialist Arthur Asbury refused to let
Holland miss this opportunity, and persisted in convincing
him to apply.
So Holland did apply, and he got the job, and he’s been at
Fenway since 2006. “If it weren’t for Arthur Asbury consistently
berating me and ‘bargaining’ with me to apply to the Red Sox,”
Holland said, “I wouldn’t be with the organization today. Arthur
realized that … I would succeed in the industry. For that, I will
always be grateful to him.”
The 2008 management grad is now the coordinator of Fan
Services & Entertainment for the Sox, where he’s involved in
the day-to-day operations for the Fan Services & Entertainment
department. He is responsible for booking music acts on
Yawkey Way on game days, as well as various entertainment
professionals such as stilt walkers or caricature artists. He has
a staff of more than 45 people, and he and his group plan and
execute every pregame ceremony.
“The favorite part of my job is that it’s not repetitive,” Holland
said. “I help create memorable moments that people share with
their loved ones. To … parents share a bond with their child to
me is epic — I potentially have witnessed a tradition being born.
To me, it doesn’t get any better than that; and that includes
being part of two World Series championships.”
Unfortunately, there is no special formula to follow when
applying to an organization like the Red Sox. He suggested that
all seniors apply for an internship with the Sox if they’re interested
in business, since there are part-time seasonal positions
they hire for in November.
Holland credited his time at Fisher for where he is now. “Fisher
prepared me to step outside my comfort zone,” if you will,” he
said. “Fisher is a school that creates opportunities among cultures
… [it] allowed me to create relationships with others that I
probably wouldn’t have attempted to make outside the building.
[Dr.] Kuser and Mrs. Brady helped sharpen my business acumen
so that I’m always thinking ahead, but not so far ahead that I’m
not attuned to what’s currently happening/trending.”
His former resident adviser at Fisher left him with the piece
of advice he continues to carry today. “[He said,] I have two ways
to look at the opportunity in front of me. I can enjoy just being
there in the moment or I can make the moment enjoy me being
there. … The overall meaning of his comment was to stand out,
and I think I’ve done a good job standing out thus far.”
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FISHER AT FENWAY
Jae Holland ready to swing away during
batting practice at Fenway Park
Photo courtesy of Jae Holland
Jae poses with the
three Red Sox
World Series
trophies
Nina Gomez (Beltre) ’07, President
McGovern, Jae Holland ’08
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FISHER AT FENWAY
Tom Englehardt ’09 behind his desk
at One Arlington Street
Tom slides into third as a Falcon in ’09
Tom gets up to bat during the Yawkey
Baseball League All-Star Game at
Fenway in September 2014
Juan Eusebio ’10, Tom Englehardt ’09
Photo courtesy of Anthony Perry ’08
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FISHER AT FENWAY
Not Just an Alum, but a
Friend and a Colleague
Tom Englehardt’s office at One
Arlington Street — which more
closely resembles a turn-of-thecentury
living room with its green
floral wallpaper, near floor-toceiling
windows, and marble fireplace — is chaotic
and disheveled, a description that is more a
commendation than a disparagement. The Fisher
office is almost always this way, never lacking
signs of life — and as associate director of admissions,
the 2009 management grad sees this as a
good thing.
Around Fisher, Englehardt isn’t known for just
his admissions prowess. Baseball has played a
major part in his life since well before he became
a student at the College in the mid-2000s. He was
third baseman for the Falcon baseball team at
Fisher, and has been playing since graduation
with the Yawkey Baseball League in Boston. In
2011, he was inducted into Fisher’s Athletics Hall
of Fame, and just this year he was awarded the
YBL honors of the Carl Yastrzemski Most Valuable
Player, the Tony Conigliaro Comeback Player of
the Year, and the Silver Slugger, following the
All-Star Game that was played on the sacred field
that is Fenway Stadium.
Since 2005, Englehardt has been a staple at
Fisher, first as a student, then as a baseball player,
then as a coach, and now as an associate director
in the admissions office.
I came to Fisher College in 2007 as a transfer student. One of the first players to meet with
me was Thomas Englehardt. I didn’t know much about Fisher and I definitely didn’t know
what a tremendous baseball player Tom was. If you know Tom, you know his character
and that it instantly attracts you. From the moment I joined the baseball team, Tom and I
grew closer. He was my roommate, and many people will say that’s when our bromance
began. I had the honor of playing on the same team as Tom as well as coaching him. (By
the way, he did not need any coaching, because he is one of the best hitters I have ever
played with.) He was recently promoted to associate director of admissions, a much-deserved
position, and is my direct supervisor. He’s become a great leader for our office,
teaching my colleagues and me along the way. As teammates, we leaned on each other;
as his coach, I gave him advice; and now that he is my supervisor, I cannot stress how
much he has impacted me — both in my career and in life. He has this thing about making
the ones around him successful! Tom is also one of the fiercest competitors you will ever
meet; he is nothing short of amazing. I could go on about Tom, but there’s not much I can
say that most people don’t already know. However, if I could leave you with one thing,
it’s that Tom’s no ordinary friend … he’s a friend for life.
– Jose Diaz ’09, Assistant Director of Admissions for Diversity Recruitment, Fisher College
I have had the unique privilege of knowing Thomas since he was in high school. Since
then, I have witnessed a young man grow into a selfless and motivated gentleman.
If someone ever came to meet our baseball team while Thomas was playing, he or she
would never catch on that Thomas was the best player ever to play at Fisher College,
until seeing him play. He has never been a player or a person to seek personal
honors and accolades, yet he set many records. He took that selfless attitude into his
coaching career. His way with players and his style of the game is unique,
and many of our successes as a team can be traced back to him. I am proud
of everything he has accomplished in baseball and in life. There is a bright future
for Thomas, and we are lucky to have him in his dual role at Fisher College. But I am
luckier to consider him a friend.
– Scott Dulin, Fisher College Athletics Director
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COLLEGE HAPPENINGS
Lately at Fisher …
Fisher now has its first graduate degree program: a Master of Business
Administration in Strategic Leadership. The MBA class, which started in January
2015, involves a blended approach to teaching, combining classroom learning at the college’s
Boston campus and with online classes. For more information, go to fisher.edu/mba.
Talk the Vote
Fisher had the great opportunity
to host the WBZ Talk the Vote
Series in October. Host Dan Rea of
WBZ’s award-winning evening talk show,
“NightSide with Dan Rea,” along with a
panel of political experts, invited students
and community members to participate
in the two-hour live radio broadcast that
discussed the upcoming Massachusetts
election and issues facing the region.
Dan Rea takes the Fisher stage
with state political candidates
Live at Fisher/
Lessons Learned
NYC’s SoHo Kings at Fisher
Communication & Media Studies
major Janice Dominguez ’15 with
guest speaker Howie Carr
Fisher’s Lessons Learned speaker
series and Live at Fisher music
series continued to entertain and
educate the community. The Soho
Kings, Bradd Marquis, and DomOfTheYear
all performed this past season and took
command of the stage in Alumni Hall.
Howie Carr, Damien Echols, and criminologist
Anique Olivier-Mason spoke to
enraptured audiences.
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COLLEGE HAPPENINGS
Honor Your Vets
In honor of Veterans Day, the College
hosted a World War II armored vehicle
on Beacon Street for the Fisher community.
This is a part of Fisher’s Honor Your Veterans
Celebration, which was in its eighth year.
Approximately 80 students at the college, as well
as some of the staff, are on veterans’ benefits.
Secretary of Education Matthew Malone
stands atop the WWII M3 Halftrack.
Dr. Malone was the keynote speaker at the
College’s 8th Annual Honor Your Veterans event
New
Softball Coach
Fisher’s new
women’s basketball
head coach,
Maureen T. LaRoche
New Women’s
Basketball Coach
Maureen T. LaRoche was named
head coach of the women’s basketball
program this past fall after serving
two years as the head coach at Manchester
Memorial High School in New Hampshire, a
large Division I team.
Ashley Laramie will be wearing several
different hats in the Fisher Athletics
Department, as head softball
coach, assistant sports information
director, and game operations
manager. While working toward her
Master of Sports Leadership at Northeastern
University, Laramie interned at Florida
Gulf Coast University in the facilities
and operations department for athletics,
acting as a game operations manager to
men’s and women’s basketball, men’s and
women’s tennis, baseball, and softball.
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COLLEGE HAPPENINGS
New Art for
the Dining Hall
This past summer, the College
dining hall got a face-lift with
the addition of a mural of Boston
that spans the width of the room.
Artists Alex Sewell and Alexander Giavis
took iconic Boston imagery and reshaped
it in an abstract representation of the
city. You can see more of their work at
alexsewell.com and alexandergiavis.com.
Star Player
In the Dec. 6 men’s basketball game
versus University of Maine-Fort
Kent, Tyler Shular ’16 hit 1,000
career points.
Military-
Friendly
Institution
For the fifth year in a row, Fisher is
on the 2015 list of military-friendly
institutions. The list honors the top 15
percent of colleges, universities and trade
schools in the country that are doing the
most to embrace America’s military service
members, veterans and spouses as students
and ensure their success on campus.
Student Athletes
Educated on
Domestic Violence
As part of October’s National Domestic Violence
Awareness Month, the Athletics Department took steps to
educate its athletes about conduct off the field and the ways it can
derail a career in sports. Laura Christine Joyce, a clinical social
worker at Boston Children’s Hospital, conducted the seminar.
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COLLEGE HAPPENINGS
Fisher Students
Show Their Support
In October 2014, nearly 70 Fisher students walked the
Charles River Esplanade in support of the Making Strides
Against Cancer walk.
Fisher Treks to the North
Members of Fisher’s Executive Council left the hustle
and bustle of Boston for a day to enjoy the serenity of Ogunquit,
Maine, and visit with alumna Jacqueline Bevins ’61 at her restaurant
in Perkin’s Cove, Jackie’s Too.
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NOTABLE ALUM
When Our Past
Meets Our Present
Stefani Vieira ’15 chats with Ivana Viviano ’12
about her life in the fashion industry
Stefani Vieira: Can you tell me a little bit about yourself, like what you
studied at Fisher and where you’re from originally?
Ivana Viviano: I am originally from Springfield, Massachusetts,
and I studied fashion merchandising at Fisher. I was originally
accepted in the associate’s program because my grades weren’t
good enough for the bachelor’s program. My parents thought that
because I was such a slacker in high school I wouldn’t even make
it a semester. I grew up very differently from my sisters, and was
interested in different things. But not only did I want to prove
myself wrong about college — my dream and passion — I wanted
to prove to my family that I was more than just a below-average
student … that what I wanted to do, and what I believed in, mattered.
When I graduated and got my job at Tommy, it honestly
was the most euphoric feeling.
SV: Did you begin at Tommy Hilfiger’s directly after graduation, or were
you still testing the waters regarding what you wanted your career to be?
IV: I knew in my junior year of college that I wanted to go into
the buying world — it was in my stats class. I can’t say math was
my strongest suit, but I loved finding end solutions or probability
to certain equations/problems. Previously, I had worked retail
for more than six years and I felt that I could master everything
there was to the field, and it became unchallenging and boring.
I started networking and applying like crazy to jobs in NYC
for entry-level buying positions, and that’s when I came across
Tommy. I had about eight interviews … and didn’t get the job.
When graduation came I was jobless, panicked, and so disappointed.
I applied to Banana Republic as a customer experience
supervisor, but three months later I got a call from Tommy!
SV: Tommy Hilfiger had easily been (and still is!) one of the most recognizable
American designers of all time. But of course there’s a lot of work
that goes into the results that the general public sees. Can you walk us
through a day in the life of a buyer at Tommy’s?
IV: Oh boy, I wish it were that easy! Sometimes I have no idea
what I am going to walk into, but that’s what makes it so exciting,
if stressful.
Tommy is a vertical company, so we work very closely with
our design and production team. It begins with telling Design
what we need for the current season we are buying for. Then we
merchants/buyers analyze the selling of current styles that are
on the floor, so when we meet with Design we can narrow out
styles we know are too fashion-forward and risky and decide
which new fashion trends to introduce.
Then we analyze store selling, because the designs may or
may not be able to perform well. We constantly compare this year
to last year’s selling so we know what we’re up against for future
buys, and if there were any missed opportunities.
We then have a proto meeting with our CEO and executive
to show him the line and present our strategies, and then make
changes that are called out in our post-proto with Production and
Design. We go over what styles are in and out, and then we review
our retail, cost, and margin to see if we can drop or keep the style.
It is a challenging cycle, but I am currently buying pants/outerwear/swim,
which is about 20 percent (in the U.S. and Canada).
SV: That definitely sounds intense. Do you buy for every department?
IV: I buy big boy and little boy pants, outerwear and swim for the
U.S. and Canada. Yes, it gets very intense. Excel and I are best
friends.
SV: Note to self: Pay better attention in my computer class. So you said
part of what makes your job exciting is never knowing what you’re
walking into. Do you have any other likes and/or dislikes about your job?
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IV: Ha-ha, YES! Please pay attention in your computer class — I
wish I had.
I think I would be lying if I said there wasn’t anything I disliked
about my job — it’s natural to get frustrated and angry! I
think I have learned that I can be excellent at anything that is
constantly on repeat; I can do it with my eyes closed, but that’s
what makes it boring. There’s a constant excitement in speaking
up in meetings and answering specific questions … it makes
you feel important and on top of your game. Sometimes, what I
dislike most are the tight calendar schedules and how fast-paced
the environment can be, when all you want is to breathe and
slow down for just five minutes. Also, I hate messing up, which
is only human nature. I take it to heart, and it can definitely be
embarrassing at the corporate level. You just have to roll with
it — it’s what I am learning.
SV: Now, you said you’re originally from Springfield, which I’m sure is a
totally different vibe from New York City. Did you find the transition from
Boston and Springfield to New York City really difficult?
IV: It’s probably been more difficult than my job — definitely the
hardest thing in my life right now. It is just so different. Everything
from A to Z. Springfield is where my family is, and I have a
2-year-old nephew, so not being around them weighs heavily on
my heart. But what kills me most is I wanted out of Boston so bad
when I was applying for jobs, that when I left, I left my heart there.
I had the best four years of college, my girlfriends all live in Boston,
and I feel like I left behind such a big part of my life. It gets lonely
at times, but I get a little stronger every day. NYC definitely brings
out the best and the worst in people. It’s a tough environment and
you just have to overcome it and prove yourself to yourself!
SV: I don’t know if I’d be tough enough to live in such a busy city, so
props to you! Did you have an internship while in school, and did you
feel that the internship, along with Fisher, prepared you for the journey
you’re on now?
IV: I had two internships: one at Emporio Armani and the other
at Nanette Lepore. They helped me understand the sales/retail
aspect of the business, but definitely not what I am doing now.
They did, however, build experience and build my resume, which
helped when applying to jobs.
SV: Finally, as an alum and someone who has been in my shoes, do you
have any advice for me as a graduating senior?
IV: Staying positive is key. Never get discouraged, and be willing to
take a risk. Taking risks usually means something magical is about
to happen. Never let someone make you feel like you’re worthless,
and know that pressure is good because it brings out your
strength. You are always your No. 1 fan, AND IT IS OK TO CRY!
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ATHLETICS
At the Top of Their Game
By Bill Maddock
The women’s team finishes the
2014 season with a national
honor for one of its own, and the
best record in school history.
In a mere seven years, the Falcon women’s soccer program
has seen continuous improvement, and the fall 2014 season is
proof that it continues to grow and improve. The team had its
best season yet this past fall, breaking last year’s winning record
with a final record of 10-8, despite a slow start to the season.
Among National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA)
Division I teams, the Falcons ranked No. 1 in team goals and
No. 2 in goals per game. And for the first time in the program’s
history, players earned spots on the Association of Independent
Institutions (AII) 1st Team (Kaleigh Mulligan ’15 and Julia
Schojan ’18). Three additional players were named to 2nd Team
(Ashley DeSousa ’16, Holly Lesperance ’18, Alicia Alex ’15).
In addition to being named to 1st Team, standout Schojan
was named AII Newcomer of the Year, AII Conference Female
Athlete of the Week for the first week of September and, topping
it all off, NAIA National Women’s Soccer Offensive Player of the
Week in late October.
One outstanding example of how the freshman forward
would eventually come to earn these honors includes a fourgame
stretch during the first week of October in which the
Rochester, New York, native scored 11 goals and led Fisher to a
perfect 4-0 record. She was also the second player in the NAIA
this past season to net six goals in a single game.
However, the performances that earned Schojan the national
Player of the Week honor included one goal during a 4-1 win over
NCAA Division III Morrisville State, another goal and an assist
in a 4-2 victory over NCAA Division III University of Maine –
Presque Isle, and a hat trick and another assist against USCAA
member Hampshire College.
The 2014 Fisher College Women’s Soccer Team Julia Schojan ’18
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ATHLETICS
For the NAIA, she ranked No. 1 in total goals (33), No. 1 in
goals per game (1.830), No. 1 in total points (79), No. 1 in points
per game (4.390) and No. 2 in total assists (13). Schojan is the
first-ever Fisher women’s soccer player to earn NAIA National
Player of the Week honors and the first overall female recipient
at the institution.
The team says goodbye to three seniors at the end of the
academic year: Madilyn Pearsall (defense), Kaleigh Mulligan
(midfield), and Alicia Alex (forward).
The men’s team comes out of the
2014 season with a school best,
along with conference and national
honors for one of its players.
Fisher’s men’s soccer program may still be in its infancy
compared with other programs within the NAIA, but after just
seven short years, it’s begun to make its mark. The fall 2014
team finished with a school best record of 8-10. For NAIA Division
I, the team ranked No. 1 in team goals and No. 2 in goals
per game. Five members were also named to AII conference
honors: Forward Tyler Gahara ’17 and midfielder Matthew Miller
’17 made the All-Conference 2nd Team roster, and Defender
Nkrumah Gowie ’18, midfielder Jacob West ’18, and forward
Sergio Messa ’18 all made Honorable Mention.
The honors for the team don’t stop there, however, as Gahara
was named AII Conference Male Athlete of the Week in mid-October,
and a week later was awarded the honor of NAIA National
Men’s Soccer Offensive Player of the Week.
For the honor, the Hooksett, New Hampshire, native totaled
eight goals and three assists in two wins for the Falcons during
a single week. In an Oct. 19 game, Gahara scored six goals in
an 8-5 win, which set a record for the most goals scored by an
NAIA player in just one game since August 2013.
With his third goal during that game, Gahara became the
first player in school history to reach 100 career points, collecting
48 goals and nine assists in just 31 career games. After
scoring at least one game in seven straight contests, Gahara
ranked No. 2 in the NAIA in total goals (23), No. 2 in points (51)
and No. 4 in goals per game (1.53).
Gahara is the first-ever Fisher men’s soccer player to earn
NAIA National Player of the Week honors and the first overall
recipient at the institution since 2007.
The team will say goodbye to two seniors at the end of the academic
year: Martin Jocher (midfield) and Caio Gomes (midfield).
– Bill Maddock has been the head coach for the men’s and women’s soccer
teams since 2011.
Tyler Gahara ’17
The 2014 Fisher College Men’s Soccer Team
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OUT & ABOUT
Boston, Mass.: Feb. 27, 2015
Chinese New Year Celebration
co-hosted by Xu ( Joy) Liu ’13
New York, N.Y.:
Thursday, April 16, 2015
Fisher Takes Manhattan Take II
Naples, Fla.: Saturday, March 14, 2015
39th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Fisher for Life
Every Fisher graduate qualifies for Fisher for Life, so whether you earned a certificate
or an associate’s or a bachelor’s degree, you are eligible to receive a
25 percent tuition discount on up to 10 classes toward your degree of choice.
Just contact the nearest DAPS site for more information:
Boston: 617-236-8817 or infoboston@fisher.edu
Brockton: 774-296-7650 or infobrockton@fisher.edu
New Bedford: 508-998-3254 or infonewbedford@fisher.edu
North Attleborough: 508-699-6200 or infoattleborough@fisher.edu
Fisher Online: 866-309-6539 or admissionsonline@fisher.edu
fisher.edu/alumni/fisher-for-life
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Alumni Ambassador
Program
Share your Fisher Story
Have you ever thought about sharing your
Fisher Story? We’re offering a unique volunteer
opportunity that will allow you to
share your experience with prospective students
and families. As an alum, you have a compelling
story to share, from your firsthand experience
as a Fisher student to your current accomplishments.
It’s a tremendously powerful message.
There are two forums for sharing your story:
Volunteer at an on-campus event, or volunteer
in your own community at a college fair. If you
are interested in volunteering or learning more
details, please contact Amanda Matarese, associate
director of institutional advancement and alumni
affairs, at 617-236-8822 or amatarese@fisher.edu.
You can shape the future of Fisher —
just like E.H. & M.C. did.
Established in 2006, the Legacy Society honors Fisher’s founders, who were dedicated to creating a sustainable college. Members
are individuals who have supported the long-term future of Fisher through a legacy gift. Solidifying the future of Fisher can be
simple and satisfying, and makes a difference in the lives of many students.
With your help, Fisher can
• Keep a Fisher education within reach of the most deserving students.
• Provide transformative internship experiences, continuing our tradition of training the future
leaders of business.
• Recruit, support and inspire the next generation of faculty.
• Provide state-of-the-art facilities on a beautiful urban campus.
Please let us know if you have already included Fisher College in your estate plan or if you are
considering doing so — we would love to hear from you. Contact Amanda Matarese, associate
director of institutional advancement and alumni affairs, at 617-236-8822 or amatarese@fisher.edu.
E.H. & M.C. Fisher Legacy
Society Members
Cindy Vibber DeBiasi ’83
Scott A. Fisher ’51
Joan Rubin Fixler ’76
June Freemanzon ’52
Isabell Paul ’47
Marion Fritz*
Lea Tacconelli Pearson ’43*
Charles A. Wintermeyer*
*deceased

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