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Diane (Mindall) Nemitz (1961)
Diane (Mindall) Nemitz (1961) writes, "Diane (Mindall) Nemitz, AB '61 was awarded first prize by the Michigan Press Association for her series, "Coping 101" designed to help people through the challenging economy. Diane is a staff writer for the Ludington Daily News in Ludington, Michigan where she has lived for 20 years. She formerly owned a bed and breakfast in Ludington."
Submitted on Nov 8 2009

Dean Nelson (1991)
Dean Nelson (1991) writes, "I have a new book out, called God Hides in Plain Sight: How to See the Sacred in a Chaotic World. I use my journalism skill to tell stories, and incorporate film and literature to show how to apply the Seven Sacraments to everyday life. It's a way of finding deeper meaning in jobs, relationships, conversations, meals and transitions. Details are at www.deannelson.net."

Submitted on Aug 26 2009

John Brannen (1980)
John Brannen (1980) writes, "Currently working as an independent operations and wellsite geologist, specializing in pore pressure analysis, geomechanics and geosteering. Most recent project was a well for BP GOM Exploration that was the 2nd deepest petroleum well ever drilled in the world and the deepest well ever drilled in the GOM. International experience includes Scotland, Norway, Equatorial Guinea, Mexico, South Africa, South Korea, Indonesia, Alaska and UAE. Prior to returning to the oil industry, worked for the USGS and developed groundwater-flow models to remediate environmental impact of K.I. Sawyer and Wurtsmith AFB, MI, in addition to conducting post-graduate work at the Nevada Test Site."
Submitted on Aug 25 2009

Carleen Graham (1984)
Carleen Graham (1984) writes, "
Carleen recently completed a Doctorate of Education at Teachers College, Columbia University (May 2009). Her dissertation is entitled, "Perspectives of Opera Singer Training and Education Through an Examination of College-level Programs." Recent publications include "Singer Training Forum Identifies Issues and Seeks Solutions" in the May/June 2009 "The Journal of Singing". She was guest stage director for the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama's spring graduate opera scenes program. Carleen was awarded the 2009 State University of New York's Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Teaching. She is Professor of Opera and Music Theatre at The Crane School of Music, SUNY-Potsdam."

Submitted on Aug 23 2009

Colleen Ruggieri (1989)
Colleen (Durkin) Ruggieri (1989) has been named the Martha Holden Jennings Master Teacher of Ohio for 2009. A National Board Certified teacher at Canfield High School, Ruggieri will also be honored in October by the College Board as a winner of the Bob Costas Writing Award.
Submitted on Aug 4 2009

Timothy Mohrhaus (1993)
Timothy Mohrhaus (1993) recently accepted a position at Internal Revenue Service located in Cincinnati, OH as Area Analyst. Timothy recently was employed at Luxottica Retail as Communications Manager. "Recently joined the Stakeholder Partnerships, Education and Communications arm of the IRS as an Area Analyst. The group works to provide free Tax Prep and Education to underserved populations across the country. In addition, Tim is working to integrate social networking and Financial Education and Asset Building into the everyday operations of the organization"

Submitted on Jul 27 2009

Joanne Utley (1979)
Joanne S. Utley (BSJ 1979) has been appointed to serve as pastor for the Bridgehampton United Methodist Church in Bridgehampton, NY. Joanne earned a Master's degree in Divinity, magna cum laude, from the Drew University Theological School in May 2009. She also serves as the editor for The Vision, the newspaper of the New York Annual Conference of the UMC.
Submitted on Jul 15 2009

Donald Schehl (1998)
"Don Schehl, PE, Associate and Structural Senior Project Manager, has been promoted to Principal of THORSON BAKER & Associates, Inc. Schehl a LEED Accredited Professional, joined the structural engineering department in 2000. The Ohio firm has offices in Richfield, Conncinnati, and Columbus and provides Strucutral, Mechanical, and electrical engineering services nationwide as well as Civil engineering and Landscape Architecture services throughout the widwest."
Submitted on Jul 9 2009

Jobie Hughes (2002)
Jobie Hughes (2002) writes, "I am a novelist and just sold a four-book deal to HarperCollins, along with movie rights to Steven Spielberg and Michael Bay at DreamWorks. The first novel in the six book series is titled I am Number Four, and was a collaborative project with New York Times bestselling author James Frey. More info can be found here: http://www.nytimes.com/2009/07/02/business/02frey.html?_r=2"
Submitted on Jul 2 2009

Janet Ciccone (1973)
Janet (Kiplinger) Ciccone (1973) writes, "I am currently director of strategic communications and marketing at the College of Education and Human Ecology, The Ohio State University. Last year, I won several awards in the 2008 MARCOM competition run by the Association for Marketing and Communications Professionals. I received a platinum award and a gold award for feature writing in the annual college magazine, Inspire, a gold award for the college's undergraduate recruitment booklet, and a gold award as co-editor of the magazine."
Submitted on Jun 20 2009

Karla (Mullenax) Wludyga (1999)
Karla (Mullenax) Wludyga (1999) recently won a Pennsylvania Association of Broadcasters award for hosting the statewide PBS documentary "Is My TV Going Away?" about the digital transition. She also won the 2009 Media Award from the Erie (PA) chapter of the Muscular Dystrophy Association and was named to the Regional Advisory Board for EconomicsPA. "

Submitted on Jun 5 2009

Robert Walter (1990)
Robert Walter (1990) recently accepted a position at American University - Washington Semester Program located in Washington, DC as Assistant Director of Admissions & Recruiting.
Submitted on May 26 2009

Terra Carmichael (1996)
Terra (Malcom) Carmichael (1995) writes, "I started an online store 3 years ago focusing on hip and high quality goodies for babies, kids and parents. While I continue my career in public relations working with start up companies in Silicon Valley, I'm continuing to grow FlyingPeas.com - and actually got covered in Forbes recently!" To see the article, go to: http://www.forbes.com/2009/05/20/marketing-challenge-flyingpeas-cmo-network-flyingpeas.html.

Submitted on May 21 2009

Wendy (Brown) Chapkis (1989)
Wendy (Brown) Chapkis (1989) writes, "Wendy was one of only 5 finalists in the 2009 Voicey Awards for Best Female VoiceTalent.

Wendy is the owner of Wendy Brown Voice Talent Inc, located in Tampa, FL and voices scripts for clients all over the world in genres such as commericials, E-Learning and corporate reads."

http://www.wendybrownvoicetalent.com

Submitted on May 21 2009

Susan Macaluso (1999)
Susan (Spracher) Macaluso (1999) writes, "May 15, 2009, Rochester, NY --Generonix Inc. wins top award at High Tech Rochester's regional business plan competition, taking $50K in cash and prizes. The company designs and manufactures products that provide line power and Internet connectivity to outdoor telecommunications networks. Susan is a company founder and sits on its board of directors."
Submitted on May 19 2009

Theresa Dunn (1987)
Recently moved to Doha, Qatar to an amazing project call The Pearl - Qatar where I will be responsible for marketing the retail of over 1000 retail shops, a 900 berth marina and residential areas.
Visit the site at www.thepearlqatar.com.
Please drop me a note at tbackusdunn@yahoo.com.
Submitted on May 1 2009

Edsel Brown (1977)
Edsel Brown (1977) writes, "Testified before the House Small Business Committee on April 22, 2009. The hearing focused on the Reauthorization of the Small Business Innovation Research Program."

Submitted on Apr 30 2009

Valerie Hillow (2003)
Valerie Hillow (2003) was recently promoted to a Senior Development Director at American Heart Association located in Philadelphia, PA. This is the #4 largest market in the country, which relocated Valerie from Cleveland, Ohio to Philadelphia. She works in fundraising with an annual campaign goal of $1 Million from corporate support in the greater Philadelphia region. This move comes after 6 years with the organization, with progressively responsible positions.
Submitted on Apr 28 2009

Christienne Vigfusson (1999)
Christy Kuczak (1999) recently accepted a position at U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service located in Arlington, VA as a Fish and Wildlife Biologist and Grant Manger. She manages federal grants for conservation of coastal wetlands and for boating access.
Submitted on Apr 14 2009

Michelle Shoultz (2006)
Michelle Shoultz (2006) recently accepted a position at CongressDaily, an Atlantic Media Company publication, located in Washington, D.C,. as Assistant Production Editor.
Submitted on Apr 14 2009

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