Mary Ann Mazzone was selected “Ram of the Game” at the Jan. 27 women’s basketball game against UMass. From left: Athletic Director Thorr Bjorn, Mazzone, President Marc Parlange, and Rhody the Ram.

If you’ve visited the Alumni Center on Upper College Road, you’ve probably met office assistant coordinator for the URI Foundation and Alumni Engagement Mary Ann Mazzone.

Mazzone works at the front desk, greeting visitors, helping with events, and often becoming “Mama Mazzone” to the students and young alumni who work in or frequent the building. Her “special ones,” as she calls them, often return to visit and are always met with a hug.

Mazzone was selected “Ram of the Game” and honored at center court in the Ryan Center during the Jan. 27 women’s basketball game against UMass.

Mazzone has worked as part of URI’s alumni engagement team for 21 years. She was nominated for the “Ram of the Game” honor by the URI ROTC Department and ROTC Alumni Chapter. They wrote, “Mary Ann interacts with alumni, friends, and students daily, always willing to assist.”

In their nomination, they lauded Mazzone’s long-standing work assisting with ROTC events, including the annual golf tournament. “Mary Ann’s work has gained her the admiration of the ROTC cadre, cadets, and alumni.”

Congratulations, Mary Ann! And thank you for your years of service and dedication to URI students and alumni.

—Barbara Caron

Photo: Nora Lewis