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Visit Ventures online for added content, including videos, photos, blog posts, and more! stevenson.edu/ventures Ventures Ventures is published four times each year by Stevenson University for its stu- dents, faculty, staff, alumni, friends, and benefactors. No part of this publication may be reproduced in print or digital form without prior permission from the publisher. President Elliot Hirshman, Ph.D. Chair, Board of Trustees James B. Stradtner, CFA News for alumni and friends of Stevenson University Vol. 38 | No. 1 | Fall 2017 FEATURES 8 Practical Arts At Stevenson, giving students a connection to career Vice President, University Advancement Stevenson W. Close, Jr. before they graduate is a longstanding tradition. Learn how some of the more traditional arts programs are ice President, Marketing and Digital V Communications and Publisher John A. Buettner giving students the skill sets to prepare them for life long after graduation. Editor Sherry E. Bithell Design Atsuko Biars Contributors Chip Burkey, Cierra Colón, Alison Cuomo, Samantha Brooke Murray, Ashley Reese, Tiffany Reese, Greg Royce, Brandon Seidl, Dan Walker Advancing the Mission Contributors Meghan Culbertson, Judith Jackson, Allison Humphries ’11, Office of University Advancement 14 Fall Into Culture This fall, immerse yourself in the wide array of arts and cultural offerings on campus. IN THIS ISSUE Photography Maximilian Franz, Aaron Harris, Nora Long, Sabina Moran, Dan Siebenhaar, Christopher L. Reed, SU Photography Interns, Office of University Advancement 2 President's Perspective Questions or comments about this issue? Please contact: Sherry E. Bithell, AVP, Marketing Communications Stevenson University 100 Campus Circle Owings Mills, Maryland 21117 443-352-4483 [email protected] 20 Class Notes Please visit stevenson.edu for the latest news about the University. 3 News Briefs 16 Advancing the Mission 21 Alumnus Profile: Adrian Russo '15 23 Alumna Profile: Bryna Colley '06