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David M. Tiffany, MA, PhD ’74, is vice president for advancement at SUNY Fredonia. |
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Virginia (Ginny) Baker Hekinian wants to find out what’s happening with her long-lost friends and acquaintances from the late 60s at Harpur College. She’s still married to Roger, PhD ’69. “We’re still living in Brittany, France, and we’re looking forward to becoming grandparents in summer ’06. Can’t believe how quickly the river of life flows as we approach new unknowns.” Contact her at ginny.hekinian@wanadoo.fr. Pat Norris, MA, recalls with fondness his two years as one of the first graduate students at Harpur/SUNY Binghamton. He went on to earn a doctorate in American Studies from the University of Minnesota in 1976 and has spent the last 30 years in history museums. He is currently director of the Kalamazoo Valley Museum and adjunct professor of history at Western Michigan University. Contact him at rnorris@kvcc.edu. |
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Edward S. Marion lives and works in Madison, Wis. He is also active in local theatre and starred in A Christmas Carol. |
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Marc C. Hendler is a colonel in the U.S. Army and has returned from his tour of duty in Iraq. He was stationed with E CO 50th MSB 42nd ID in Tikrit, Iraq. His wife, Sheryl J. Hendler ’73, son Scott Hendler ’99, and Scott’s wife, Jessica Samuels ’99, are all Binghamton alumni.
Joani Sedaca writes that her daughter Amanda Sedaca-Rosenberg ’05 joins her as a Binghamton alumna. Her younger daughter, Jessica, is currently a junior at Brandeis University. She still writes poems, enjoys painting now and has been employed for the last four years as a New York state administrative law judge. “So much time has passed, and yet sometimes, it seems as though it has only been a moment.” She can be reached by friends and classmates at JoaniNYC@aol.com. |
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Matt Intrieri, MSCS, celebrates 40 years at Lockheed Martin/IBM, Owego, N.Y. In March, he celebrated 20 years in the Computer Science department at Binghamton University, where he teaches two sections of CS-345, software engineering.
Michael Shernoff is in full-time private practice as a psychotherapist in Manhattan and is on the faculty at Columbia University School of Social Work. He was involved in designing the first generation of gay-positive AIDS prevention interventions and became concerned about the rise in rates of unprotected sex by gay men, which led him to write his most recent book, Without Condoms: Unprotected Sex, Gay Men and Barebacking. He can be reached at www.gaypsychotherapy.com. |
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Bruce Freeman is a recent recipient of a U.S. Small Business Administration Journalist of the Year award. Freeman’s syndicated column, The Small Business Professor, is distributed to 450 newspapers in the United States and Canada by Scripps Howard News Service. Contact him at www.shns.com, slug:BIZPROF.
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Adele Bass has just been awarded the title of professor at the ArtCenter College of Design in Pasadena, Calif., where she’s been teaching for the past 16 years. In 2001 she earned her MFA in Media Design and has added web development to her thriving communication-design business. Adele is happily living in Altadena (far away from the snow) with two cats and a parrot. Through Jewish Big Brothers she is a big sister to a lovely 10-year-old boy. She’s in the process of buying the house next door to use as an art studio and house her 100-year-old letterpress. She’d love to hear from any of her old friends or cronies from Pipe Dream at abass@artcenter.edu. Craig S. Wilson, MA ’76, writes, “best time of my life was undergraduate school in the 70’s – a time of social expression and learning.”
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Evanne (Riter) Jordan is a professional psychic channeler/counselor/instructor. In addition, after teaching full time for more than 25 years, she is a permanent substitute teacher for preschool, K–12 and adult-education classes. Recently, Evanne produced a videotape of her psychic work, which will be distributed to the media and interested clientele. She is an instructor in psychic channeling, a medium for the deceased and living and provides readings on life, health, relationships and career issues. Evanne would love to hear from her old friends. Contact her at EvanneJordan@sbcglobal.net or www.Newage-directory.com/evannepage.htm. Therese McHale-Gallegos went grad school. She earned a MA/TESOL at University of New Mexico, had a short career in English as a Second Language, got an EdD in reading and language from Harvard and is now living and teaching in South Texas. Along the way she got married, had three kids, got divorced, got tenured and became a birder. “I would love to hear from old friends, so if you need a break from whatever you’re supposed to be doing right now, please email me with news.” Contact her at therese@utb.edu. Wendy Shure is a member of the SEC Musical Notes, a choral group. Members share a joy of performing and include of teens and adults with developmental disabilities. The group performed a selection of holiday songs in their debut appearance on Dec. 18, 2005. |
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Cathy Harasta, MA, just returned from Torino, Italy, where she covered her ninth Olympic Games for The Dallas Morning News. Cathy grew up in Vestal. Her husband, Joe, is an Endicott native. They have two daughters, Lindsey Anne (22 years old), and Valerie Marie (18). Lindsey is a 2005 summa-cum-laude graduate in government-politics from St. John’s University in Jamaica, N.Y., and works for the state of Texas in the Dallas County Child Protective Services. Valerie is a first-year student at Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge, La., and is helping Hurricane Katrina victims. |
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Nigel Edward Allen writes that after spending more than 20 years in the publishing business working at companies like Gannett, Dow Jones and Fortune magazine, he has made the happy transition to the not-for-profit world of Covenant Hospice, located in Pensacola, Fla., which cares for more than 1,000 patients a day in a 37 county region that spans from Mobile, Ala. to Tallahassee, Fla. “It’s great work that matters, and I’m honored to do work that matters.” William Fraser, MBA, has worked for IBM since 1979. He has worked as an internal auditor since 1994 based in Paris, France, covering various countries across Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Steven Aaron Samnick recently accepted a position to lead all proposal activities at the Lockheed Martin Manassas site, which provides land, sea and air applications for the U.S. and allied military forces. Previously, he ran the proposal activities for the Critical Infrastructure Protection division for General Dynamic Advanced Information Systems. After leaving Binghamton, he entered the U.S. Air Force and was a commissioned officer during his 13 years of service, rising to the rank of captain. He received an honorable discharge in April 1995. He has one son, Kevin, who is a junior at Christopher Newport University majoring in biology, and has been married for seven years to Ellen Fink-Samnick. Leslie Goldstein married Yitzchak Ruder on May 23, 2004, and became the mother of Yitzchak’s two girls and two boys from his previous marriage. She gave birth to a girl, Shoshana Raizl on May 25, 2005.
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Ed. Simone, MA, is an associate professor and director of the theater program at St. Bonaventure University. In 2005, he played Shylock and Sir Toby Belch for the Michigan Shakespeare Festival. He continues his commercial voice and on-camera work and is the host of “Music from Chautauqua,” heard world-wide on PRI stations and the Internet. He recently co-authored and directed The Inner Above, an original play based on Shakespeare’s works. Ed. would enjoy hearing from his old friends. Contact him at esimone@sbu.edu.
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Kathryn A. Jahn is a puppy raiser for Canine Companions for Independence. She hopes that in another year or s,o “Dave”, a 7-month-old, 55-pound yellow labrador retriever who came to her this past July as a 10-week-old, 18-pound puppy will be an “exceptional dog for an exceptional person”. She writes, “If you’ve ever thought of doing this, drop me an email and I’ll share experiences and encouragement.” Contact her at turkturkturk@juno.com. Ifeoma G. Mbadugha Ihezue returned to his native country of Nigeria and received a master’s degree in law. He is a legal practitioner and a visiting lecturer teaching law. He is married with five children. |
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Mary Ann (McCowan) Fuchs, chief nursing and patient care services officer for Duke University Hospital and Health System, has been elected as the nurse administrator (hospital/health system) representative member of the North Carolina Board of Nursing (NCBON). Fuchs began her one-year term on Jan. 1, 2006. Ray Ward teaches graduate-level supply-chain-management and procurement-management classes for the University of Maryland. Ray earned his PhD in management from Capella University in 2002.
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Tami (Goodger) Berczuk would love to reconnect with Pam, Sharon, Susan, Jessie and Robin. Contact her at 203-622-6094 or tberczuk@aol.com.
Sharon Donnelly is riding the AIDS Lifecycle next June, a 585-mile bike ride from San Francisco to Los Angeles, to raise funds for the San Francisco AIDS Foundation. “It’s good to get back on a bike after 20 plus years . . . though riding in California is a little different than riding to Pat Mitchell’s!” She’d love to hear from any Binghamton alum in the Bay Area at sharondonnelly@yahoo.com. W. Douglas Tynan PhD recently completed a two-year term on the Secretary’s Advisory Committee on Head Start Research and Evaluation, having been appointed by HHS Secretary Tommy Thompson in 2003. This group designed and reviewed two major studies on the impact of Head Start. Tynan continues to serve as a special consultant on Mental Health for Head Start. He is an associate professor of Pediatrics at Jefferson Medical College and director of the Primary Care Pediatrics Mental Health Program for the Nemours Foundation in Delaware.
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Barbara (Bonanno) Scofidio (former residence adviser from the Colonial Community) is working as a telecommuter from her home in Groton, Mass., where she is editor of Corporate Meetings & Incentives magazine. In her spare time, she is also co-owner of a growing artisan gallery, NOA, which represents more than 100 New England painters, sculptors, jewelers, ceramic artists, glass blowers and furniture makers (www.noagallery.com). The mission of the gallery is to promote local art and encourage public art projects in the Greater Boston area. Niche Magazine nominated NOA as one of the Best Retailers of Fine Arts and Crafts. Barbara and her husband, Ian, have two children: Calli (9 years old) and Kieran (2).
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Jon Kohilakis and wife Maria welcomed daughter Melina Olympia on June 29, 2005. She joins sisters Eleni (7 years old) and Arianna (5). The family lives in Rye Brook, N.Y.
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John McGowan and Suzanne (Pagano) McGowan are looking forward to their 20th reunion in October 2006. “Love to see all our friends from Hinman at the reunion.” Contact them at johnsuz88@yahoo.com. Jill Maxi Schreibman was ordained an Interfaith Minister in June 2004. She lives in Brooklyn with her partner and two cats. “Wish I had a WHRW t-shirt.” Tracey Garlinge Meklaus and husband Robert welcomed son, Anthony William on May 11, 2004. He joins sister Amelia Vincenza. Tracey works for Morgan Stanley on Long Island. Shep Tapasak welcomed daughter Libby Katherine on Dec. 23, 2005. The family lives in Alpharetta, Ga.
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William T. Frederick, CPG, just returned from a 50-day deployment to New Orleans with the Army Corps of Engineers’ Structural Safety Assessment Team. His team managed the structural assessment of over 127,000 residences on the east bank of the city and a few thousand in Placquemines and Cameron parishes. “I was awestruck at the degree and extent of the devastation.”
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Richard Cross and wife Carey welcomed son George Patterson on June 2005. He joins brothers Will (5 years old) and Henry (3). Josephine (Nicolette) Ruby writes, “Hi to all alumni! Married for almost 13 years with two boys, [one] 8 years and [one] 22 months.” |
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Tammy Warren Friedman and husband Steven welcomed daughter Rebecca Maya on July 21, 2004. She joins sister Hayley Cara (13 years old) and brother Eric Scott (9). The family lives in Coral Springs, Fla. where Tammy is an English teacher who is currently a stay-at-home mom who teaches and tutors part time. Scott-Robert Shenkman and Julie White Shenkman ’87 adopted a son, Andrew Elan. Andy was born in New Jersey and spent his first years in Allentown, Pa., before coming to live with his parents two years ago. Scott-Robert is a case manager for Allsettled Group. The family lives in Pelham, Pa.
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Jeffrey D. Miller, MA ’92, MAT ’92 married Francisca Angela Tjia on Feb. 14, 2003. They have a daughter, Amerasia Francisca, born on June 12, 2005. Scott Haworth has become a partner in the New York office of San Francisco-based Sedgwick, Detert Moran & Arnold. Scott was previously a partner at New York’s Lester, Schwab, Katz & Dwyer. Scott’s practice focuses on the defense and trial of product-liability lawsuits involving industrial, children’s, and medical products as well as other catastrophic-personal-injury matters on behalf of corporate clients and insurance carriers. Frank Morris recently launched Ecologic Advisors, a New York state Registered Investment Advisory specializing in environmental investing. Frank has developed the Earth Index of publicly traded companies that provide solutions to environmental pollution. “My respect for finance and love of the environment both began in Binghamton. Ecologic Advisors allowed me to bring them together.” Contact him at morris@ecologicinvestor.com. Joseph F. Macri joined Cedar Shopping Centers Inc., a publicly traded real estate investment trust, as their assistant general counsel in October 2005. Rich Rosenbaum and wife Shoshona welcomed daughter Maia Katya on Sept. 13, 2005. The family lives in Pasadena, Calif.Douglas J. Lane premiered two of his short films at the Zebrapix Monkeyfest Festival of Shorts held during the Philadelphia Conference of Science Fiction and Fantasy (Philcon), Dec. 9–11, 2005. The two films, “Multiversal” and “Confessions of a Pizza Guy” (both of which he directed), were well received. Robert S. Kline, MBA, was selected as one of America’s best financial planners in the publication, Guide to America’s Best Financial Planners, published by the Consumers’ Research Council of America. He is a certified financial planner with Dan Ross Financial Services in Binghamton, N.Y., and lives in Vestal, N.Y., with his wife and two daughters. |
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Heidi Lichtman Kahn and Steven Kahn welcomed son Jesse Shea on Sept. 22, 2005. Jesse joins brothers Sammy (6 years old) and Jordan (4). Kathryn Quinn writes that after five years as an associate attorney with T. James Truman & Associates, she is now an associate attorney with Howard, Meier & Fine LLC. Kathryn can be reached at kquinn@hmfnevada.com. Sheldon D. Fields, MS ’95, was chosen as a fellow and distinguished practitioner (family nurse practitioner) in the National Academies of Practice. He was an assistant professor of nursing at the University of Rochester and was elected a director at large of the Association of Nurses in AIDS care. “I would love to hear from fellow nursing and EOP alumni.” Contact him at phdrn_fnp@hotmail.com. |
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Stephen Hughes married Melissa Losee on Sept. 23, 2005 in Tarrytown, N.Y. They live in New York City. Stephen is a vice president in Project Finance at KBC Bank. Alumni attending the wedding included: Daryl Blank, Brian Blaufox, John Cafiero, Alison Ferrante, Tomas Ratas (all Class of 1992); Tadd Crane ’93; and Chris and Jennie Lombardo ’97. Paul H. Hayden and wife Tracy welcomed son Jake Edward on Nov. 18, 2006. Paul is an Associate with Geo-Technology Associates Inc. The family lives in Ellicott City, Md. Jennifer Schuessler Ingram and husband William welcomed son Vaughan on June 2, 2005. Jennifer is a vice president in marketing at American Express in New York City, N.Y. The family lives in Larchmont, N.Y. Susan L. Anderson MA ’92, PhD ’94, was recently promoted to associate professor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School. Currently, she is director of the Laboratory of Developmental Neuropharmacology at McLean Hospital. Sue is a recognized expert in developmental neuroscience. Her research is funded by the National Institute of Drug Abuse and the National Alliance for Research on Schizophrenia and Depression. One of her papers published earlier this year, “Stimulants and the Developing Brain,” appeared in the journal Trends in Pharmacological Sciences. Douglas Kellerman has recently opened another office in Palm Beach County, Fla. He works in Ft. Lauderdale as a chiropractor. His son, Jake, was born on April 7, 2005. Norma Saint-Vil Bernard married Dr. Serge Bernard last fall in Westchester, N.Y. Norma continues to work for IBM as a senior marketing manager for the Software Division and currently serves as a board member for the Binghamton University Alumni Association. The two live in Westchester and had a daughter, Mikaëlla Chloé, on May 3. Elizabeth (Beckerman) Schwartz and husband Jason welcomed son Daniel Marc on Feb. 16, 2006. He joins sister Sarah (3 years old) and brother Aaron (2). The family lives in Parkland, Fla.Nina Rabin Weiss and husband Michael welcomed daughter Naomi Shira on July 6, 2005. She joins brother Ari (3 years old). The family lives in Yardley, Pa.Susan (Lustbader) Frankel and husband Marc welcomed daughter Alexa Belle on May 7, 2005. The family lives in Stockholm, N.J. Susan can be reached at sfrankel@dreierllp.com. Michael Roth and wife Marla Feinman welcomed daughter Rylie Brett on Feb. 13, 2006. Michael is a partner in the litigation department of Dreier LLP. The family lives in Manhattan. Pamela (Rappaport) Morris MSEd ’94 and husband Ephraim welcomed daughter Samantha Bayla on Feb. 12, 2006. She joins sister Rachel (5 years old). Pam can be reached at pamelasara@qwest.net and would love to hear from Binghamton friends. |
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Adrienne Kaufman Katz and husband Philip Katz ’92 welcomed daughter Alexa Rachel on July 21, 2005. She joins brother Steven (3 years old). The family lives in Old Bethpage, N.Y. Paulette Walsh-Cicchillo and Darren Cicchillo ’92 welcomed son James Nicholas on Nov. 10, 2005. He joins sister Julia (2 years old). Paulette is on leave from her position as school psychologist in the Merrick Schools. Darren is an executive director of operations at CIBC World Markets in Manhattan. The family lives in Merrick, N.Y. Karen (Chessman) O’Dell and husband Paul welcomed daughter Abigail Grace on March 30, 2005. She joins her sisters, Natalie and Charlotte. Susan (Patterson) Guffey completed her master of science in nursing degree in 1999 at the University of Rochester. She was married to Matthew Guffey in August 2004. They welcomed their first child, a son, Alexander Vannoy, on April 12. Craig G. Stark, MD, has joined the medical assistance firm International SOS and will be coordinating medical evacuations and emergencies while working between Singapore and Beijing. He is board certified in internal medicine and specializes in international health and aviation medicine. Previously, he was flight surgeon and chief of the department of aviation medicine for the NATO health clinic at the Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe in Belgium. Nancy Fox Bermack and husband Steven welcomed daughter Amelia Jane on June 26, 2005.
Kelly B. Murphy Czermerys and husband Marc welcomed daughter Bridget Siobhan on Dec. 15, 2005. She joins sisters Katherine (8 years old), Elizabeth (5) and Julia (3). “I’m taking a semester off from attending the post Baccalaureate program at SUNY Oneonta for secondary-science teaching certification to enjoy some family time!” Cathleen Carroll Krage and husband Joshua welcomed daughter Susannah recently. She joins sister Grace. Cathleen teaches computers in the Archdiocese of Washington. The family lives in Lanham, Md. |
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Jill Green ’93 and Roger Straun.
