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Angela (Garruto) McCarthy (2007) received a Master of Science in Education - Teaching and Learning from University of Southern Maine in December 2012. Submitted on May 18 2013. Laura Klein () Laura Klein (1974) recently accepted a position at the Jazz Institute in Berkeley, CA, as Associate Professor of the Alexander Technique. She has been an AmSAT Certified Teacher of the Alexander Technique since 1987. Klein is also a jazz pianist and composer, and has released three recordings on her own label, Auraline Records. She resides in Berkeley, CA. Submitted on May 17 2013. Tamar (Israel) Jacobson () Tamar (Israel) Jacobson (1997) writes, "This spring I was promoted to Full Professor at Rider University. Am feeling particularly appreciative of the education I received at the University at Buffalo from 1988-1997 - where I acquired BA, Ed.M., and a Ph.D. Thank you UB!"  Submitted on May 16 2013. Michael Klanac () Michael Klanac (2004) writes, "I'm excited to be leading the GripeO Website and Mobile Application. We recently partnered with Buffalo area Technology Incubator Z80Labs for funding and acceleration assistance." Submitted on May 14 2013. Norris Poleon () Norris Poleon (2004) recently accepted a position at Engineered Facility Solutions located in Buffalo, NY as Vice President. "He was brought on board to lead the expansion of EFS Mechanical." Submitted on May 9 2013. Harshal Prakash Patankar () Harshal Prakash Patankar received a M.Eng. degree in Acoustics from 'The Pennsylvania State University, University Park' on May 5, 2013. Submitted on May 4 2013. Penelope Ploughman (Law School) Penelope Ploughman (Law School, 1989) writes, "Penelope Ploughman, JD 1989, PHD 1984, MA 1978, BA 1976, has published a book entitled, "Images of America: Love Canal" through Arcadia Publishing. She lives in Albany, N.Y." Submitted on Apr 29 2013. Edward O'Keefe (Graduate School of Education) Edward O'Keefe (Graduate School of Education, 1974) writes, " I recently published a book on peak experiences (ala psychologist Abraham Maslow). The title is " Take It From the Top: What To Do With a Peak Experience". It is a compiliation of some 90 peak experiences from my writing students over the years and from friends and some famous people too. Information is available on my web site www.peakexperience.info or by emailing me at edrookeefe@att.net My thesis is that PEs not only move the individual 'peakers' forward, but the whole race consciousness benefits. PEs have been increasing in numbers and intensity in recent years. ...Barriers to PEs are discussed as well as possible explanations of their origins. ...A bibliography of 100 books in included. " Submitted on Apr 19 2013. Anthony Moore () Anthony Moore (1992) writes, "I was recently named a Top Ten Finalist in the 2012 American Zoetrope Screenplay contest. The script I submitted, The Unity Trigger, bested nearly 2,500 other entries and was actually read by Francis Ford Coppola (and as a lifelong fan of his films, this alone was a huge honor). Crossing my fingers that this isn't the best thing to happen to this screenplay..." Submitted on Apr 18 2013. Richard Segan () Richard Segan (1968) writes, "Our classmate Rochelle Phillips (Greenberg) passed away last year. Rochelle graduated first in her class in the School of Management in 1968 and later went on to get her Master's degree in Economics at Boston University. Rochelle leaves her husband Nathan Phillips, her son Justin Phillips, daughter Mariel Harlow and son-in-law Joshua Harlow. Rochelle was the Controller at the Judge Baker Guidance Clinic in Boston and held a variety of other positions in public accounting. Rochelle was a loving daughter, wife and mother, raising her children in Brookline and Newton, Massachusetts. She was an active member of the community, serving on the Board of Directors of Temple Israel of Boston and numbers of community organizations. She was an artistic craftsperson and caring, wonderfully supportive long time friend to many including classmates from her high school in Queens , NY and from UB. " Submitted on Apr 14 2013. > Read all Class Notes
Laura Klein (1974) recently accepted a position at the Jazz Institute in Berkeley, CA, as Associate Professor of the Alexander Technique. She has been an AmSAT Certified Teacher of the Alexander Technique since 1987. Klein is also a jazz pianist and composer, and has released three recordings on her own label, Auraline Records. She resides in Berkeley, CA. Submitted on May 17 2013. Tamar (Israel) Jacobson () Tamar (Israel) Jacobson (1997) writes, "This spring I was promoted to Full Professor at Rider University. Am feeling particularly appreciative of the education I received at the University at Buffalo from 1988-1997 - where I acquired BA, Ed.M., and a Ph.D. Thank you UB!" Submitted on May 16 2013. > Read more Career News
Andrew Kennedy (1996) and Nicole Kennedy are proud to announce the birth of a baby girl, Megan Elisabeth. She was born on November, 2012. Submitted on Jan 26 2013. Laura (Snitzer) Totoro () Laura (Snitzer) Totoro (1999) and Nicholas Totoro are proud to announce the birth of a baby boy, Luca Joseph. He was born on April 17, 2012 and weighed 7 lb., 8 oz.. Mom, Dad and big brother Owen are thrilled to welcome baby Luca into the family. Submitted on Jul 1 2012. > Read more Births & Adoptions
Kara Rafferty (2006) and Patrick Baiocco (2002) are happy to announce their marriage on June 2, 2012 in Buffalo, NY. They currently reside in Fairfield, CT. They had met over 10 years ago. Both are proud UB alumni and half of their bridal party attended UB as well (Barry Rafferty 02, San Kim 02, Kyle Costello, Crystal Kisloski 06). The honeymoon was in Italy. Patrick is the Manager of Project Finance at Noble Environmental Power and Kara is a designer at Carolee Jewelry and Rice Rafferty. Submitted on Mar 27 2013. Jamie Karek (College of Arts and Sciences) Jamie Karek (M.A., 2002) and Andrew Gould are happy to announce their marriage on October 13, 2012 at the Science Museum of Virginia. They currently reside in Richmond, Virginia where Jamie is an attorney and Andrew is a business analyst. Jamal Zohur (MD '00) served as a groomsman and his wife Niusha (Jahroudi) Zohur ('01, DDS '06) was also in attendance. Jamie and Andy honeymooned at Anse Chastanet in St. Lucia. Submitted on Dec 31 2012. > Read more Marriages & Commitments
Laura Post (1987) writes: This year, 2013, marks the 16th anniversary of my graduation from SUNYAB's Medical School. I have not much been in touch during the intervening years, partly because I believed that what I have wound up doing would be perceived as lesser than what I believed was expected of me. I suspect that many of us from the Class of 1987 feel the same: yet, I am content, and I hope that you all are too. Synopsis. Psychiatry Residency in SF, years working in the public sector to pay off school loans, then relocation to the island of Saipan, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (USA) in 1997. Ostensibly a two-year adventure while I thought about things, have remained in the American Pacific since then, now on nearby Guam. I have had the good fortune to be welcomed by the beautiful Chamorro, Carolinian, and other indigenous islanders and also to practice in a wide variety of general health/mental health areas (primary care, chemical dependency, criminal cases). I am by no means famous, but my small business has been able to bring both sons and their families from North America and to support five therapists. Things you may not know about me: I married Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, Judith Avery (MS from UB 1988) several years ago. I have been clean and sober for nearly 25 years. I I live on a family compound overlooking the quiet rugged jungle. At the local coffee shop, on any given morning, we might hear English, Chamorro, Tagalog, Ilocano, Korean, Chinese, Japanese, Hindi, Bangladeshi, Russian, Tamil, Bahasa, Chukese, Palauan, Yapese, Ponapeian, Pingelapese, Kosraean, Marshallese, Spanish, Farsi, Arabic, Hebrew, British English, Ozzie English, Kiwi English, or one of 30 or so other languages whose speakers have migrated to Guam in search of a better life. Collectively, we have 5 dogs, 3 cats, and one parrot. There are so many outdoor activities that one can do year-round: hiking, camping, golf, fishing, snorkeling, scuba, surfing, paddling, cricket, horseback riding, rugby, parkour, hunting (wild deer and boar), soccer, American football, basketball, beach volleyball, and baseball/softball as well as very active running clubs and mixed martial arts gyms. I look forward to seeing as many of you as possible one of these years at a Spring Clinical Weekend. I am on Facebook as Laura L. Post and my email address is <DrLauraPost@yahoo.com> Collegially, Laura Submitted on Jan 30 2013. Robert Adamski () Robert Adamski (1984) writes, "I have been a Clinical Psychologist in private practice in Washington DC for the last 25 years. In my Georgetown office I treat individuals, groups and couples with a combination of insight oriented and behavioral psychotherapy focused on real life outcomes. Despite my location I continue to be a loyal Bills and Sabres fan." Submitted on Jan 15 2013. > Read more Catching Up
Angela (Garruto) McCarthy (2007) received a Master of Science in Education - Teaching and Learning from University of Southern Maine in December 2012. Submitted on May 18 2013. Harshal Prakash Patankar () Harshal Prakash Patankar received a M.Eng. degree in Acoustics from 'The Pennsylvania State University, University Park' on May 5, 2013. Submitted on May 4 2013. > Read more Educational News
Penelope Ploughman (Law School, 1989) writes, "Penelope Ploughman, JD 1989, PHD 1984, MA 1978, BA 1976, has published a book entitled, "Images of America: Love Canal" through Arcadia Publishing. She lives in Albany, N.Y." Submitted on Apr 29 2013. Anthony Moore () Anthony Moore (1992) writes, "I was recently named a Top Ten Finalist in the 2012 American Zoetrope Screenplay contest. The script I submitted, The Unity Trigger, bested nearly 2,500 other entries and was actually read by Francis Ford Coppola (and as a lifelong fan of his films, this alone was a huge honor). Crossing my fingers that this isn't the best thing to happen to this screenplay..." Submitted on Apr 18 2013. > Read more General
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