Creating a lasting tribute for a loved one can be a daunting task. However, former Lynn employee Angela Juliano '03, '04 found the right way to honor her brother after his unexpected death: a memorial scholarship for student musicians.
Juliano's career at Lynn spanned 30 years, starting as an executive assistant and ending as the Yvonne S. Boice Box Office director. During her tenure, she earned her bachelor's in business administration and master's in emergency management and administration.
When she retired in 2019, she didn't forget about her time at Lynn. Instead, she kept in touch with the students she worked with and attended performances and events. When her brother Joseph Phillip Briante died in 2020, she wanted to celebrate his life in a special way. Juliano had a close bond with her brother and creating a lasting tribute for him was essential.
"I called my sister-in-law and asked her if I could create a Lynn scholarship in Joe's name," said Juliano. "I just love Lynn, and to be able to celebrate Joe while also giving back to the university seemed incredibly special."
As a music enthusiast, Juliano established the Joseph Phillip Briante Memorial Scholarship, which provides $1,000 per year for five years to a musician studying in the Lynn University Conservatory of Music.
"Scholarship assistance is one of our greatest needs. It’s often the deciding factor for a student to continue their education," said Sherry Henry, associate director of annual giving. "Angela loves the arts and bleeds blue and white. Providing a conservatory scholarship in her brother's memory was the best fit. And knowing how much impact the scholarship had, made it even more special."
Each year, the university selects a deserving young student musician for the scholarship. Juliano and her husband, and the Briante family receive heart-felt thank you letters from the recipients. This year, Juliano will attend the recital for scholarship winner Robiyakhon Akromova, class of 2022.
"I am so glad I was able to do something for Joe and his family," said Juliano. "It's giving something to a talented student who doesn’t have the finances to continue without help. And this is all in memory of someone I loved."
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