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Anita (Pytlarz) Ponchione (2005) and Marc Ponchione are proud to announce the birth of a baby girl, Madeline Rose. She was born on September 24, 2009 in Washington, DC, and weighed 6 lb., 11 oz.. Maddie was born at The George Washington University Hospital. Anita, Marc are doing well and big sister Anna is very excited about her new baby sister. Submitted on Nov 10 2009. Lee Lubarsky (2002) Lee Lubarsky (2002) recently accepted a position at Edelman located in New York, NY as Senior Account Executive. Lee was previously employed at Robinson Lerer & Montgomery as Associate. After working for two years for the New York-based strategic communications firm focused on corporate crisis work, Lee has accepted a position working in Edelman's consumer healthcare division. While the work is still PR in nature, Lee is looking forward to the different challenges and opportunities associated with his new position. Additionally, Lee is happy to share that he married Lauren Roseman this past May. Lee and Lauren first met in the summer of 1996 on a summer trip to Israel and reconnected when he moved to New York City. The couple was married in Roslyn, NY and honeymooned in Turkey and Greece. Submitted on Nov 6 2009. Jonathan Vivar (1993) Jonathan Vivar (1993) recently accepted a position at CGI Group, Inc. located in New York, NY, as Director of Business Development. Jonathan recently was employed at IBM Corporation as Business Development Executive. In this position, he will be part of the CGI team working towards advancing new business for the NYC business unit. Jonathan brings a wealth of experience to the CGI team. He has assisted clients with software development, enterprise application deployment, strategic planning and implementation, BPR, procurement management, performance measurement, balanced scorecard, logistics management, and integrated supply chain management. He holds an MBA in Strategic Management from Temple University and a BBA in International Business & Economics from the George Washington University. Jonathan is married and has a 14 year old daughter from a previous marriage. He is currently expecting a baby boy in January, 2010, with his wife, Kelly, and he shares his home with three dogs and two birds." Submitted on Oct 30 2009. Amanda Dietrich (2002) Amanda Dietrich (2002) and Mark Golino (2002) are proud to announce the birth of a baby girl, Emma Grace. She was born on August 11, 2009 in Falls Church, VA, and weighed 8 lb., 12 oz.. Submitted on Oct 27 2009. Charlene Kannankeril (2000) Charlene Kannankeril (2000) and Stephen Voss (2001) are thrilled to announce the birth of their son, Luke Paul. He was born on September 15, 2009 in Rockville, Maryland, weighing 7 lb., 8 oz. Mom, Dad and baby are enjoying their new life together at their home in Washington, DC.  Submitted on Oct 16 2009. Scott Fagan (1999) Scott Fagan (1999) is currently serving in Baghdad, Iraq at the U.S. Embassy with his wife, fellow GW alum Christine Fagan (2001,2006). Scott, recently promoted, is serving as a team leader in the Political-Military section, while Christine is serving in the Refugee/IDP Affairs office. Both recently finished a two and half year assignment in Bogota, Colombia. Submitted on Oct 9 2009. David Metnick (2001) David Metnick (SOB BBA 2001) and Amy Fiedler (CCAS BS 2004, SMHS MD 2009) are happy to announce their marriage on June 7, 2009 at the Chicago Cultural Center in Chicago, IL. David is a Senior Manager with Accenture and Amy is a Surgery Resident at the Massachusetts General Hospital. They currently reside in Boston, MA. Submitted on Sep 7 2009. Brian Michelli (1988) Brian Michelli (1988) writes, "Oldest daughter Rebecca has just transfered to GWU as a Psychology Major from Northern Virginia Community College. She is also a Sociology minor." Submitted on Sep 3 2009. Brian Michelli (1988) Brian Michelli (1988) writes, "Brian Michelli was recently named the Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge of the Radiation Safety Division at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences in Bethesda Maryland. Brian has been on active duty since Janauary 2001. " Submitted on Sep 3 2009. Donald Koenig (1984) Donald Koenig (1984) was recently promoted to Executive Vice President/Chief Operating Officer of Humility of Mary Health Partners in Youngstown, Ohio, after serving 11 years as VP and Assistant General Counsel for Catholic Healthcare Partners, the parent corporation. "As part of the CHP Talent Management process, Don was selected to move into an operational leadership position within the company. Don is lead administrator at one of our largest and most complex hospitals -- St Elizabeth Health Center in Youngstown, a 500 bed tertiary care teaching and Level I Trauma Center -- while also serving as Chief Operating Officer for a 3-hospital, 3-nursing home, 4,000 employee division of Catholic Healthcare Partners." Submitted on Sep 3 2009. > Read all Class Notes
Lee Lubarsky (2002) recently accepted a position at Edelman located in New York, NY as Senior Account Executive. Lee was previously employed at Robinson Lerer & Montgomery as Associate. After working for two years for the New York-based strategic communications firm focused on corporate crisis work, Lee has accepted a position working in Edelman's consumer healthcare division. While the work is still PR in nature, Lee is looking forward to the different challenges and opportunities associated with his new position. Additionally, Lee is happy to share that he married Lauren Roseman this past May. Lee and Lauren first met in the summer of 1996 on a summer trip to Israel and reconnected when he moved to New York City. The couple was married in Roslyn, NY and honeymooned in Turkey and Greece. Submitted on Nov 6 2009. Jonathan Vivar (1993) Jonathan Vivar (1993) recently accepted a position at CGI Group, Inc. located in New York, NY, as Director of Business Development. Jonathan recently was employed at IBM Corporation as Business Development Executive. In this position, he will be part of the CGI team working towards advancing new business for the NYC business unit. Jonathan brings a wealth of experience to the CGI team. He has assisted clients with software development, enterprise application deployment, strategic planning and implementation, BPR, procurement management, performance measurement, balanced scorecard, logistics management, and integrated supply chain management. He holds an MBA in Strategic Management from Temple University and a BBA in International Business & Economics from the George Washington University. Jonathan is married and has a 14 year old daughter from a previous marriage. He is currently expecting a baby boy in January, 2010, with his wife, Kelly, and he shares his home with three dogs and two birds." Submitted on Oct 30 2009. > Read more Career News
Anita (Pytlarz) Ponchione (2005) and Marc Ponchione are proud to announce the birth of a baby girl, Madeline Rose. She was born on September 24, 2009 in Washington, DC, and weighed 6 lb., 11 oz.. Maddie was born at The George Washington University Hospital. Anita, Marc are doing well and big sister Anna is very excited about her new baby sister. Submitted on Nov 10 2009. Amanda Dietrich (2002) Amanda Dietrich (2002) and Mark Golino (2002) are proud to announce the birth of a baby girl, Emma Grace. She was born on August 11, 2009 in Falls Church, VA, and weighed 8 lb., 12 oz.. Submitted on Oct 27 2009. > Read more Births & Adoptions
David Metnick (SOB BBA 2001) and Amy Fiedler (CCAS BS 2004, SMHS MD 2009) are happy to announce their marriage on June 7, 2009 at the Chicago Cultural Center in Chicago, IL. David is a Senior Manager with Accenture and Amy is a Surgery Resident at the Massachusetts General Hospital. They currently reside in Boston, MA. Submitted on Sep 7 2009. Sue MacBride (1996) Sue Ann (MacBride) Bartecko (1996) and Richard Bartecko are happy to announce their marriage on April 26, 2009 in Vancouver, BC, Canada. They currently reside in Vancouver, BC. The bride is originally from Walpole, MA, and the groom from the town of Kezmarok in Slovakia. The wedding was followed by a reception in Boston for Sue Ann's family and friends, then a honeymoon in Paris and Slovakia where the couple spent two weeks with Richard's family and celebrated the wedding of his sister. Mrs. Bartecko runs her own consulting firm and Mr. Bartecko is self-employed as an electrician and network administrator. Submitted on May 29 2009. > Read more Marriages & Commitments
Lucy (Radcliff) Lyons (1962) writes, "1962 Class of MVJC---anyone interested in going back to MVJC reunion in Oct 2009. Just thinking it might be fun???? 50th we may not be traveling???? lucy radcliff lyons lradlyons@bellsouth.net" Submitted on May 1 2009. H. Gottfried (1976) Bill Gottfried (1976) writes, "Looking for MBA 1976 Classmates, I am a '76 International Business MBA and wanted to try and reconnect with our Classmates from that era, thank you. With best regards, Bill Gottfried Houston tel: 713-299-0653 (global 24/7) email: billgottfried@gmail.com" Submitted on Nov 2 2008. > Read more Catching Up
William Olewiler (1966) received a Doctor of Ministry in Religion from Wesley Theological Seminary on May 10, 2009. Submitted on Jul 1 2009. Jensen Shirley (1987) Jensen Shirley (1987) received a Doctor of Education in Leadership Studies from University of San Diego on May 23, 2009. Submitted on Jun 6 2009. > Read more Educational News
Brian Michelli (1988) writes, "Oldest daughter Rebecca has just transfered to GWU as a Psychology Major from Northern Virginia Community College. She is also a Sociology minor." Submitted on Sep 3 2009. Jeffrey Lewis (2008) Jeffrey Lewis (2008) writes, "My wife and I have a 2 bed / 2 bath garden-style, 2nd-floor condo for rent in Alexandria, VA. Available immediately (July 2009)! ALL UTILITIES INCLUDED and FREE SHUTTLE to the Van Dorn Metro (~1 mile away). New appliances include gas range, space-saver microwave, refrigerator, dishwasher, and in-unit washer/dryer. Free on-site gym and pools. If interested, please contact: lewisj@gwmail.gwu.edu or Hoogineer@gmail.com" Submitted on Jul 18 2009. > Read more General
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