David Andrianoff, MA '76 was named the first-ever Eurasia director for World Concern, a Seattle-based Christian relief and development organization. David began working for World Concern in 1982, and since then he and his family lived in Laos, Mongolia and Malaysia. The son of missionaries, David grew up in Vietnam and Laos, and focused his graduate studies on the Hmong people of Laos while earning his MA in anthropology at Binghamton. He and his wife, Jean, have two grown daughters, Bethany and Cheryl.

John Dreyer, MS '76 writes: "Lots of memories of OCC bus service, Empire Lake, Off Campus College and SAT [School of Advanced Technology, now Watson]. We have a local group of SAT alumni who stay in touch once a year or so. We're all getting older and grayer and that's the good news! Would love to hear from SUNY-B alumni in the field and in the area." John is operations manager at Titan Systems in Bedford, Mass., and lives in Lexington.

John D. Bucchioni, MST '77 is executive vice president of Cherrydale, a designer, private-label manufacturer and importer of giftware, candles and gift wrap for upscale department stores and specialty shops worldwide. Cherrydale also manufactures and market gourmet chocolates domestically. In addition, John is a marketing and manufacturing consultant to many wholesale food, gift and collectible companies.

Todd R. Schachtman, MA '83, PhD '85, professor of psychology at the University of Missouri, Columbia, has been elected by his peers as a fellow of the American Psychological Association (APA) for 2003. APA fellows are selected for their exceptional contributions to the research, teaching or practice of psychology.

Judy Long, MASS '88 has established International Youth Exchange Benefits, Inc. (IYEB), a not-for-profit organization, to give financial aid and assistance to economically disadvantaged high school teens who wish to participate in home-stay foreign exchange programs. To find out more, e-mail Judy at iyeb@cyburban.com.

Patricia Silva-Santisteban, MS '91, a PhD candidate at Binghamton, has been named an associate professor in the information technology department of Alfred State College, SUNY College of Technology. Patricia was formerly a network administrator at Azon Co. in Binghamton and, prior to that, a building architect in Lima, Peru. At Alfred, she teaches courses on networking and security issues.

Maria E. Castagnaro, MA '02 writes that she is working as director for Chicago's Giving Tree Theatre Company. She is also an acting coach with the Serendipity Children's Theatre, a theater outreach program that devotes itself to helping inner-city high school students develop a love for the stage by helping them start and fund their own drama clubs and develop new plays, as well as preparing them for college auditions.

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Classes of 1998, 1993, 1978 and 1953: Come home for
HOMECOMING 2003
to celebrate your 5th, 10th, 20th and 50th class reunions!

October 10 - 12, 2003

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Bruce Atkins, chair of the English department at SUNY Cortland since 1992 and a faculty member since 1967, retired in December 2002. Bruce and his wife, Martha, director emerita of sponsored programs and an academic adviser at SUNY Cortland, have two daughters -- Lara, an international student adviser at the college, and Alexandra.

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Ron Golditch Block, president of the Rotary Club in Newbury Park, Calif., took a trip to Ghana in 2001 for a Rotary National Immunization Day. "Rotary has set a goal to rid the world of polio by 2005 and hopefully the end is in sight," he wrote. "The trip took place a month after 9/11, and while retribution was the theme of the day, I thought it also important for Americans to reach out with a caring hand. The people of Ghana greatly appreciated our efforts in the light of events."Ê

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Miriam B. Mandel, senior lecturer in the English Department at Tel Aviv University in Ramat Aviv, Israel, and author of several annotated volumes of Hemingway's work, has received numerous grants from the Hemingway Collection and the America-Israel Foundation, as well as a three-year grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities, among others. Miriam moved to Israel with her family in 1979.

'65
Richard J. Siegelman writes: "I am now in my 38th year as a first-through-sixth-grade teacher. I'm wondering, where are my fellow Demetreans from the years 1961-1969?"

'67
Christine Bonney Vogel, chaplain at Alma College in Alma, Mich., writes: "After living in the Chicago area for 25 years, the move to a small college town is a real change. Working with young adults as they ask life's big questions is a challenge and a blessing."

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Elaine Reid Milman writes: "I made the move from Florida to the East Bay of California last winter, after the Internet company I worked for ran out of money. I'm working for a home builder, studying Web design, biking and planning my next adventure!"

Geoffrey Strauss, MAT '71 and Janice Little Strauss, MAT '70 have both retired, Geoff in June 2001 from Union-Endicott Schools, where he was a business education teacher, and Jan in June 2002 from Owego-Apalachin Schools, where she was a Spanish teacher and K-12 program coordinator. "Our son, Micah, married Beccy Miller in July 2001, and our daughter, Alicia, married Tom Fedor in June 2002," they write. "Alicia and Tom are now expecting our first grandchild. Geoff says he is too young to be called ÔGrandpa.' Any suggestions what we should call him?"

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Thomas J. Morrissey, MA '71, distinguished teaching professor of English at Plattsburgh State University, is the author of numerous books on children's literature, science fiction and Irish literature. He has also written several musicals, including Puppet Song, featuring the great-granddaughter of Pinocchio. Puppet Song was produced at SUNY Plattsburgh in 2000. Thomas and his wife, Arlene Vernick Morrissey '67, live in Plattsburgh and are the grandparents of twin boys. '71

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Lucille J. Jaesson, PhD, earned a master of education in administration and supervision from Antioch New England Graduate School. Lucille lives in Francesville, N.H.

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Barry Isaac Marcus received his master's in geology from California State University, Hayward, in 1988, and has been working in the environmental industry as a consultant and regulator for Sacramento County since then. He and his wife, Debra, have been married for 21 years, and have a son, Sam, a high school freshman.

Steven Ratiner, enso33@yahoo.com, continues to work as a poet and poet-in-residence in schools around New England. Steven would be pleased to hear from old friends. (Check for Steven under Alumni Authors.)

Alfred Bendixen, professor of English at California State University, Los Angeles, since 1988, was named a 2001-02 Outstanding Professor by the university. Alfred is the founder and executive director of the American Literature Association (ALA), the most important organization in his field. The primary purpose of the ALA is the advancement of humanistic learning by encouraging the study of American authors and their works. Alfred is the author and editor of five books and has a sixth in the works. His professional activities include serving on the PBS Advisory Panel in New York for the documentary The American Novel.

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Janis Archer, director of product design and delivery for the information technology unit at the New York Power Authority (NYPA), was selected as NYPA's Woman Achiever of the Year for 2002. The Woman Achiever award recognizes outstanding women executives and is a program of the Academy of Women Achievers of the YWCA of the City of New York. Since joining the NYPA in 1989, Janis has contributed to many successful software application solutions, including management of a year-long project to revise NYPA's billing system for Y2K compliance. She is currently supervising the development of a system that will allow NYPA staff to more accurately predict customers' electric loads to ensure that NYPA's traders bid for the most economic power available to meet those customers' needs. Janis also teaches college-level information technology classes in her community, stage-manages a local theater group and serves on the board of the Valhalla Ambulance Corps.

Margaret A. "Maggie" Bellville was named executive vice president and chief operating officer at Charter Communications Inc. in St. Louis. Charter Communications is the nation's third-largest broadband communications company. Maggie is responsible for all company field operations as well as marketing, programming and customer care.

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Michael Bruno, CPA, has joined at Continuum Health Partners as senior vice president of finance. Continuum Health Partners encompasses five historically distinguished New York City hospitals: Beth Israel Medical Center, Roosevelt Hospital, St. Luke's Hospital Center, Long Island College Hospital and the New York Eye and Ear Infirmary.

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Susan Grossman, a rabbi at Beth Shalom Congregation in Columbia, Md., writes that she is one of the editors of Etz Hayim Torah and Commentary (The Rabbinical Assembly and the Jewish Publication Society, 2001). Harold Kushner, Elliot Dorff and the late Chaim Potok were among her co-editors for the volume. Susan is the first woman to edit a mainstream Jewish commentary on the Bible.

'78 REUNION
Harold I. Steinbach writes that he recently opened his own law firm, Steinbach & Associates, PC, based in New York City and Hackensack, N.J. Harold and his wife, Beryl, have "three great kids," he writes.

Barbara L. Mandell, an attorney, has joined the intellectual property law firm of Rader, Fishman & Grauer PLLC, and is practicing in the firm's Bloomfield Hills, Mich., office. Barbara focuses in litigation in such areas as trademarks, Internet domain names, trade secrets, unfair competition, patents and copyrights. On the transactional/counseling side, she focuses on antitrust matters, computer and other licensing agreements, and e-commerce.

Bethaida Gonzalez has been appointed associate dean of student services at University College at Syracuse University. She leads the delivery of student services in the areas of recruitment, admissions, advising, bursar, financial aid and registration and oversees the Higher Education Opportunity Program (HEOP). She also acts as the continuing education division liaison with the New York State Education Department and leads the college's interaction with civic, community and government agencies. As an associate dean, Gonzalez serves on University College's leadership team for continuing education efforts and helps to oversee the administration of the college's credit programs, marketing and communications efforts, business and workforce development and student services.

Charla Morley Gerbig, a consultant and distributor for New Image International, writes that she "assists others to feel better through high-quality natural products and helps others start their own businesses."

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Jay L. Monitz, operating vice president and assistant general counsel with Federated Department Stores, Inc., in New York City, has been named chair of the New York State Bar Association's 1,200-member corporate counsel section. Jay focuses his law practice primarily on intellectual property and litigation, licensing, international trade and customs, global sourcing issues, and antitrust and commercial law.

Judi Irving has been appointed CEO of HemaCare Corp., a public blood services company in Woodland Hills, Calif. She would love to hear from Hillary Stern '79.

George J. Searles, PhD '79, a professor of humanities at Mohawk Valley Community College, has been named 2002 Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching New York Professor of the Year. He was one of 50 professors -- one from each state -- so honored. "I want my students to develop the habit of inquiry," said George in describing his philosophy of teaching. "I want them to function effectively in collaborative situations. I want them to write with some measure of concision and clarity, and also to be able to stand before an audience and present their ideas coherently. Most importantly, I want them to think!" Searles' approach to teaching is a blend of the traditional and non- traditional, incorporating blackboard illustration, juggling and unusual props such as electronic games. He believes that "successful teaching requires not only mastery of subject matter but also a touch of theater."

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Paul Horn, paul.horn@2asc.com, is the director of benefits and compensation at American Systems Corporation, a 1,000-employee information technology firm in Chantilly, Va. "I live in Bethesda, Md., with my wife, Sharon, and daughter, Leigh, an avid figure skater," he writes.

David A. Chiavetta writes: "Recently ran into John Winter '75, which inspired me to reach out to other ex-schoolmates. Please get in touch with me, would love to rekindle memories. Son, Daniel, 14, who just made varsity basketball at Pleasantville High School and daughter, Diana, a straight-A student in the middle school, are the lights of my life. Give me a call!" David and Loretta, his wife of 18 years, and their children live in Pleasantville.

David Nelson writes: "I have finally made it to Ôthe big time' regarding coaching -- I have been coaching my three kids' basketball, softball and baseball teams for the past 12 years. In December my son (who was accepted to the School of Management this September) and I coached our Special Olympic basketball team at Madison Square Garden during the halftime of a St. John's basketball game. We have been working with Special Olympics for two years and our players could not have had a better reception from the crowd. I don't understand how NBA players hear their coaches with all the background noise. After our short game I lost my voice for several days."

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Jodi Nussbaum writes that she is "doing some exciting work with Sesame Street around the world." Jodi is group vice president for TV, film and home video at Sesame Workshop in New York City.

Louise I. Tudor has joined KMZ Rosenman in New York City as a partner in the firm's national employee benefits and executive compensation practice. She focuses her practice on a full range of legal services arising from the establishment, legal compliance and administration of employee benefits plans.

Robin Barbara Salsberg, director of human resources, training and organizational development, at Winthrop- University Hospital in Mineola, was featured in Business Long Island magazine for the unique work she does educating the public about healthcare careers, while challenging people's perceptions regarding race, gender, age and career choices.

Jack B. Davidoff, MD, associate chief of emergency services at Rochester General Hospital, was named 2002 Monroe-Livingston EMS Physician of Excellence, a Finger Lakes Region Leadership award; elected to the board of directors of the Air Medical Physicians Association (AMPA); and named AMPA medical director of the year. Jack lives outside of Rochester with his wife, Tracey, and daughters, Leslie, Irene and Madeline.

Mike Marino, www.mikemarino.com, writes that after almost 20 years as an employment law attorney and human resources executive, he started his own human resources consulting firm. He works with companies of all sizes on their "people problems" -- retention/recruitment, sexual harassment and executive coaching. He would love to hear from old friends and welcomes all networking opportunities.

Heidi Goldstein '81 and David Kepke '81 have been married for 20 years and have three children. David is president of Multimedia Resource Group.

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Andrew J. Schaber graduated from SUNY Buffalo Law School in 1985 and has been working as an attorney in Bay Shore, Long Island, for 17 years. He and his wife, Tami, married in 1991 and have two children, Ethan, 8, and Sarah, 4.

Stephanie VanVort Tarre, falconhtcm@aol.com, and her husband, Howard, celebrated their oldest son Jason's bar mitzvah this past February. Stephanie is a part-time assistant to a wedding planner and would love to hear from old friends.

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'83
Colleen Perry Hogan was named executive vice president of the Methodist Theological School in Ohio. As both principal administrative official and chief personnel officer, Colleen is responsible for the direction of seminary operations and provides leadership in planning, development, assessment and implementation of administrative programs and services. She earned her PhD in higher education administration and student affairs at Ohio State University in 2000 and earned her master's in educational counseling at the University of Pittsburgh.

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Jeffrey Anthony De Bernadis, Internet support technician at Decision One, writes that he moved to the Tulsa area several years ago along with his family. "I am still single and enjoy being single," he writes. "I miss New York and everyone from the University. Best wishes to all."

Gerry Crinnin, PhD '93, associate professor of English at Jamestown Community College's North County Center in Dunkirk, has had four of his poems selected for publication in Modern American Poetry, an anthology published by the Great Books Foundation. "We chose Dr. Crinnin because he is one of the more lyrical and readable of a generation of poets that is now at the height of its productivity," said Great Books Foundation President Peter Temes. "He writes from an obviously American and obviously modern sensibility, but adds that bit of magic, that simple beauty and originality of phrasing, so we felt he was the obvious writer to end our book with." After Binghamton, Gerry went on to Brown University to earn his master's degree in creative writing. A chance meeting with legendary poet-teacher Milton Kessler convinced him to return to Binghamton for his PhD.

Eric Paul Schafer, MBA '02 writes that he is teaching at the Vietnam National University in Saigon, publishing articles in Vietnamese economic journals, has completed his first book and is at work on two others.

'86
David Engel joined the faculty of DeSales University in Center Valley, Pa., as an instructor in communications. David earned his master of marine policy from the University of Delaware and his PhD from Cornell University. Prior to joining DeSales, he held several positions at Cornell, including technical consultant and teaching assistant.

Mark Weinblatt, writes that he has moved to Connecticut to take the position of director of pricing at United Healthcare. He, his wife, Mindy, their three children, Gabrielle, 10, Naomi, 8, and Scott, 5, and two turtles live in West Hartford. "Feel free to say hi," he writes.

Mark Solkoff, MA '89, MAT '89, academyap@aol.com, assistant principal of the Academy of American Studies in Long Island City, was elected to the State Board of Trustees of the New York State Theatre Education Society. He was also featured in the seventh edition of Who's Who Among America's Teachers. Mark lives in Queens with his wife, Debbie, and his children, Avi, 8, and twins, Maya and Shana, 3. He would like to hear from all Hinman Production Company members interested in planning a reunion.

Carol J. Sherman writes that she is the deputy managing attorney for the Delaware County Division of Legal Aid of Southeastern Pennsylvania, where she practices elder law and directs the pro bono program, which addresses primarily custody cases. She just completed a two-year term as a board member of the Delaware County Bar Association, and is living happily with her family in Wilmington.

Jonathan Judd writes that he has been named a partner at Ohrenstein & Brown, LLP, in New York City.

'87
Beth Goldberg, bethgoldberg@nyc.rr.com, writes that she has embarked on a new pet project. With the help of her dog, she says, she has started up a new home-baked dog treats business, Latka's De-Licious Doggie Treats. The treats are sold online via Goldberg's website at www.de-licioustreats.com and through select New York City area retailers. "I would love to hear from SUNY-Binghamton friends," she writes.

'88
Kim Lamar Payne Shelton, MAT '90 was appointed director of student advising and assistant professor at Practical Bible College in Johnson City, beginning in fall 2002. Kim teaches three freshman courses: college skills, functional English and reading for comprehension. She also coordinates academic advising, tutoring and special-needs services at the college. Kim's husband, Dyschel, is the college's chief accountant. The couple has one "truly amazing daughter," Katherine Angelica. The family bought and moved into their new house in Vestal last fall.

Keith Hurd and partners opened an Italian restaurant, Maria Pia, in New York City's theater district at 319 W. 51st St. Keith is promoting the Broadway shows Movin' Out by Billy Joel and Twyla Tharp, Edward Albee's The Goat with Sally Field, Proof, starring Anne Heche, and Tuesdays with Morrie.

Alfred J. Pacifico and his wife, Wendy, have three children, Ethan, 7, Corinne, 5, and Christopher, 2. Alfred is a senior physician assistant/director of new business with Emergency Medical Associates/Workplace Medical Services. The family lives in Potomac Falls, Va.

'89
Lisa Hubeny Denicourt, senior production planner for Wyeth Pharmaceuticals, writes: "After living in Richmond, Va., for 2 1/2 years, we are relocating back up to Rouses Point, where Scott and I began our careers with Wyeth over 11 years ago. We hope to move south again in a few years! I would love to hear from old friends!"

LeeAnn Friedman writes: "I was recently promoted to management (senior attorney) in the legal aid office where I have been working since January 2001. My husband, Rhett Lawrence, and I are enjoying life in Portland, Ore., and may be on a permanent caffeine buzz . . . "

Alison Summer Silverstein, director of finance at CBS Television Network in New York City, received her MBA in finance from Columbia University in 1996. She and her husband, Jeffrey, married in 1999.

Sarah Tamber-Altneu writes: "We moved from the tropics of Florida to the desert of Arizona. Matthew and Theo are now little cowboys."

'90
Stephanie Linder, project manager, Center for Volunteer Engagement, Planned Parenthood Federation of America (PPFA), writes that she, Heather Merriam '85 and Danny Ceballos '86, MBA '90, didn't know each other at Binghamton but now all work together at the PPFA San Francisco office. "As this office houses only a dozen staff, that means a quarter of the folks at the office are Binghamton alumni just by coincidence," she writes. "As chance would have it, our offices are right in a row!"

Matthew M. Roberson, professor of English at the State University of West Georgia is married to Gretchen Papazian and is "the proud father of 14-month-old Nicholas Christopher," writes Matthew's mother, Jeannette Mansour Roberson '57. (Check for Matthew under Alumni Authors.)

Brian Nussenbaum graduated from New York University Medical School in 1994. He subsequently completed an otolaryngology residency at the University of Texas, and then a head-and-neck oncology fellowship at the University of Michigan. Brian recently moved to St. Louis to join the staff at Washington University School of Medicine/Barnes-Jewish Hospital as a head-and-neck surgeon. Brian still keeps in touch with a bunch of the Lehman crew and would love to hear from other Binghamton friends.

Marilyn A. Andres is president of Andres Web Services, Inc. She lives in Gouldsboro, in the Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania.

Ray T. Douglas is a physician at Evangelical Medical Services Foundation.

Scott L. Haworth has been named a partner at the law firm of Lester Schwab Katz & Dwyer, LLP, in New York City. His practice primarily involves defense of product liability matters on behalf of product manufacturers. Scott, his wife, Dyan, and their children, Blair, 4, and Luke, 1, live in Demarest, N.J.

'91

Dennis C. Carletta, a captain in the Judge Advocate General's Corps of the United States Army, has been deployed to Kuwait for Operation Enduring Freedom. He serves as brigade operation law attorney, advising commanders on law of war (Geneva Conventions), enemy prisoners of war, targeting and criminal issues.

Nellie Garcia-Kovacs graduated with an MSW from the University of Michigan in 1994, married John Kovacs in 1997 and gave birth to a son in November 2001. She has worked at a clinical supervisor at a geriatric outpatient mental health clinic for three years and has a small private practice in New York City.

Maurice Herrera and Sarah Herrera '90 write that they are the proud parents of Jacob, 3, and Nathan, 1. "Maurice is at play as senior marketing manager for Campbell's Soups while Sarah is hard at work raising Ôda boys,'" they write. The family lives in Cherry Hill, N.J., right outside Philadelphia.

'92
Jonathan and Ellen Schaefer Hirschkind '93 write that they enjoyed bringing a couple of "future BU alumni" -- their daughters, Lauren, 4, and Rachel, then 19 months -- to campus during Homecoming 2002.

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'93 REUNION Asoka Veeravagu writes: "I completed my graduate studies in June 2002 at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology with an MBA from the Sloan School of Management and an MS in mechanical engineering from MIT's School of Engineering. I began working at General Motors as an engineering manager on a new vehicle launch team in August after getting married in Florida and taking some time off for traveling."

Cassandra Hanley received her MBA from the Harvard Business School in June 2002 and is working as a senior associate for the O'Gara Company, a homeland security advisory firm in Washington, D.C.

Lee H. Ellenberg, spacecowboy@nasa.org or leeellenberg@hotmail.com, a NASA astronaut, writes that he was mission specialist on the space shuttle Atlantis, STS-104. During the 13-day flight, Lee performed three space walks to install the joint airlock "Quest" and to outfit it with four high-pressure gas tanks. On this mission, Lee "became just the second astronaut in the history of NASA to throw up in his space helmet," he says. Lee would love to hear from old friends.

AndrŽs Duque is director of Mano a Mano, a coalition of New-York-based Latino lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender organizations and activists, and a board member of the Empire State Pride Agenda, the state's largest gay rights group that claimed victory when Gov. Pataki signed into law a bill extending civil rights protections to gays and lesbians in the state on Dec. 17, 2002. "I am also the founder of the Colombian Lesbian and Gay Association and have been an active advocate for a same-sex civil unions bill in Colombia," writes AndrŽs. "I am on the board of the Guillermo Vaszquez Independent Democratic Club of Queens and a member of the Out People of Color Political Action Club." AndrŽs was named one of the 100 most influential gay leaders in the United States in the December 2002 issue of Out magazine.

Johnna Ann Busa, a resident in psychology in the Counseling and Student Development Center at James Madison University, writes: "I received a PsyD in clinical psychology in December 2001. I married Eric Cowan in May 2000 and we built a house on the border of George Washington National Forest, and moved in Dec. 25, 2001. I have two stepsons, Keith, 23, and Devon, 20."

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Daniel J. Rootenberg received his master's in physical therapy in 1997 and has since founded the SPEAR Center for Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine (www.spearcenter. com) in midtown Manhattan.

Patrick A. Palmieri is a post-doctoral research fellow in the department of psychology at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, where he earned his PhD in clinical psychology in May 2002.

Norman Simon, a litigation attorney, is an associate with the law firm of Kramer, Levin, Naftalis & Frankel in New York City. He specializes in intellectual property -- including false advertising, trademarks and copyrights -- and in employment law. Norman also engages in pro bono work and has helped to win landmark decisions regarding gay and lesbian civil rights.

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Debra Dolinski Walter was promoted to the rank of captain in the United States Air Force at Wright Patterson Air Force Base on June 12, 2002. On Aug. 31, she separated from active duty and transferred to the USAF Reserves. She is now an advanced analyst at Tecolate, Inc. Debra has three children, Seaghan, 6, Franklin, 2, and Heather, 1. The family lives in Fairborn, Ohio.

'96
David C. Nevins, counsel to the law firm of Seavey Vogel & Oziel, LLP, is pleased to announce the opening of a new office for the practice of general law in Mineola.

Carrie Blau, who received her MSW from New York University in May 1998, works as a high school social worker in Manhattan and is starting a private practice as well. She's interested in hearing from fellow alumni. "Gary Smith continues to inspire me, as he was my favorite professor!" she writes.

Jim Fowler took a new position heading up residency recruitment for Wilson Memorial Regional Medical Center in Johnson City.

Joshua D. Gitlitz writes: "I've reconnected with Professor Bruce Avolio and followed him out to Nebraska from New York City to get my MBA/PhD in leadership and help build the Gallup Leadership Institute. Ahh, Nebraska . . . I yearn for the good old days of cosmopolitan Binghamton!"

'98 REUNION
Mike (Max) Maxworthy has co-founded a new investment bank, Marlin & Associates (www. marlinandassociates.com), focused exclusively on digital information companies. He'd love to hear from fellow alumni.

Elizabeth Drake Shanahan has been promoted to director of business development at Memorial Hospital of Tampa, where she is responsible for managing construction and refurbishment as well as marketing.

Faye Bohonyi received two master's degrees, one in reading and the other in special education, from SUNY Albany. She lives in Manhattan and works as a special education teacher in District 2.

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Jeffrey W. Stickle received his JD, with a certificate in health law, from the University of Maryland School of Law in Baltimore in May 2002. He was admitted to the Maryland bar in December and is the law clerk to the Hon. Marvin Kaminetz in St. Mary's County, Maryland Circuit Court.

Lillian Mikucki and Jim DeAngelo '00 are both teaching in the Syracuse area. Lillian plans to complete her master's degree in early childhood education at the University at Buffalo in May 2003. Jim received his master's in English education from Syracuse University in February 2002.

Shawn R. Fox writes that he has graduated from law school and is a law clerk at the Southern District of New York Bankruptcy Court.

Kyle M. Jorgensen, a radio platoon commander in the U.S. Marine Corps, recalls that he "left in the middle of a class in Lecture Hall 1 at some point in the spring 1998 semester, walked directly to a pay phone and dialed 1-800-MARINES. Now I am sitting in Okinawa, Japan, wearing camouflage and preparing my Marines for rapid-response contingencies in the Pacific theater." Kyle shared numerous other reminiscences about his student life at Binghamton, including getting booted off the baseball team; managing Bowling and Billiards for three semesters; serving as TA for Political Science 215; and becoming "personally involved in the evening's bacchanalia" when sent to cover the closing of the Campus Pub for Pipe Dream, failing to write the story before deadline and ceasing to work at said publication. "Had a blast and didn't realize the value of the education I was receiving at BU until I spent a couple of months working for Nielsen Media Research, where I regularly interacted with other recent grads at various radio and television stations around the country," he writes.

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Carissa Fontanella earned her master's degree in linguistics from Syracuse University in May 2002. She has moved back to the Southern Tier, where she is teaching English as a second language. Carissa lives in Endicott.

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Edward Phillip is a graduate student in chemistry at Pennsylvania State University.

Kelly McHale, a laboratory technician at the Wadsworth Laboratory's lead poisoning and trace elements lab, New York State Department of Health, is pursuing her master's in secondary education from SUNY Albany so that she will be able to teach biology to grades 7-12.

Robert Bracero is a software engineer at Lockheed Martin in Owego. He lives in Endicott.

Brian Vallimont is serving as a volunteer in the Jesuit Volunteer Corps (JVC), Southwest region, from August 2002 to August 2003. The JVS is the oldest and largest Catholic lay volunteer program in the United States. The Southwest region places volunteers in a variety of human service, educational and social change organizations throughout Arizona and California. Brian is a staff associate at Loaves and Fishes in Friendship Park, Sacramento.

Kimberly Gilboord has been named corporate communications and marketing coordinator for EYP Mission Critical Facilities, Inc., a critical facilities design firm, in Albany. Kimberly serves as liaison between inter-office business development groups and supports the company's marketing, public relations and business development efforts.

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Jodi Michele Hirsch writes that she is taking a year off and saving money to go back to physician assistant school in the fall of 2003.

Michelle-Anne Beirouti is enrolled in the attending physician assistant program at Hofstra University on Long Island.

Harinthon Chanilal, an ensign in the U.S. Navy, completed Aviation Officer Candidate School at Naval Aviation Schools Command, Naval Air Station, Pensacola, Fla. Harinthon received intensive training in naval warfare, seamanship, navigation, engineering, naval leadership, naval history, military indoctrination and physical fitness.

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