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James Scruggs (1979, ED )
James Scruggs (1979, ED) writes, "It has occurred to me that besides the many degrees and universities I have attended, my greatest and most gratifying personal energies were spent in working for human rights for people. My vocation was science, education and leadership, but my avocation was, and still is, trying to make as much of a contribution to the wellbeing of the human condition as possible. I have worked as the President of the West Haven NAACP & SCLC and been a member of the Connecticut Humans Rights Committee, Migrant Education Committee and West Haven Board of Education. I have authored many articles on contemporary issues as well as four books. My column, "Frankly Speaking", has provided me with the tool to keep me involved even after being retired from my vocations these fourteen years. I have found that the pen is mightier than the sword. It is even more powerful than the atomic bomb! The University of Massachusetts gave me this opportunity! I am proud to say that I am a product of the University of Massachusetts."

Submitted on Nov 23 2009
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Neal Mann (1967, SBS )
Neal Mann (1967, SBS) writes, "In February I will become a grandfather for the first time. Can't wait."
Submitted on Nov 6 2009
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James Pye (1969, )
Jim Pye (1969) writes, "My wife, Georgia (Wheaton College 1969), and I live in our hometown, Duxbury, Massachusetts. Since graduation on May 31, 1969, I have: done one year of law school at William and Mary; lost the Spring 1970 draft lottery; served two years, eight months, fourteen days, and four hours in the Army, during which time Georgia and I were married at the Wheaton College Chapel on October 9, 1971; finished law school at W&M in June 1975; was admitted to the Massachusetts Bar on December 19, 1975; earned an LLM in Taxation at BU Law School in June 1976; practiced real estate, estate planning, and probate law in Duxbury for thirty-five years, and counting; practiced real estate brokerage in Duxbury for twenty-five years, and counting; had two great kids; and have stayed in touch with my Zeta Nu roommate, Jack Fitzgerald, who keeps me current on all our fraternity brothers who graduated for Boston Latin School in 1965 and 1966. I would like to reconnect with my Zeta Nu fraternity brothers (1966-1971); the Class of 1969 Freshman Lacrosse Team, the only undefeated team on which I ever played; and become active in the South Shore and Cape Cod Umass Alumni Clubs. Please email me at JimPye@Alumni.Umass.edu. "

Submitted on Nov 5 2009
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Janet (Evensen) Carr (1954, CNS )
Janet (Evensen) Carr (1954, CNS) and husband Curt recently drove to Asheville N.C. for a reunion with dietitians that Janet interned with at the University of Minnesota in '54 -'55. Out of the group of 11 who have met for the past four years, only three of the women and their spouses were able to attend. However the enthusiasm was there. We are hoping for a bigger turnout next Labor Day when the reunion will be held in New Hampshire.
Submitted on Oct 27 2009
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Phyllis (Sobel) Kaplan (1967, NUR )
Phyllis (Sobel) Kaplan (1967, NUR) writes, "been out of the loop...Currently, divorced (19 years) and living in Worcester, MA. Have six grandkids - son has 3 and daughter has 3. Can't believe I've been out of UMass long enough to be enjoying grandchildren. Looking to hear from Class of 67 nursing classmates and any Alpha Chi 'sisters' Wonderful memories of UMass ,better yet - of the people I met there."
Submitted on Oct 19 2009
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Michael McWilliams (1973, SBS )
Michael McWilliams (1973, SBS) writes, "Greetings from Stockholm, Sweden...

Since last year, I've been working here with international UN-affiliated NGO focused on the growing global water crisis.

It's been a long, surprising, ride from my years in the corporate world and as an entrepreneur. After entering the public policy arena in 2004 with the thinktank MassINC, I somehow managed to find myself over here working on much bigger and more urgent issues.

UMass Amherst is in my blood. Both of my sons are grads and doing very well thanks to the education they got. One recently got his Ph.D. in Geophysics from UC Berkeley...and the other guy is now in medical school.

I will be returning to the US in 2010....

If you remember me...let's catch up!"
Submitted on Sep 21 2009
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Kathrine (Browne) Pike (1976, HFA )
Katharine (Browne) Pike (1976, HFA) writes, "I have been a member of Peregrine Press, a printmaking cooperative in Portland, Maine for about 12 years now. We are presently exhibiting our first portfolio, which is now in the collections of half a dozen colleges, museums, and libraries, at the University of New England Art Gallery, along with some other work by members. The pictured print is in this show. I am also part of group shows at the University of Southern Maine: Lewiston-Auburn college ("Spineless Wonders: Invertebrates as Inspiration") and at the Center for Maine Contemporary Art ("Just Look at Yourself" :self-portraits)."

Submitted on Sep 21 2009
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George Tripp (1999, SBS )
George Tripp (1999, SBS) writes, "Have been going to the UMass football 1A away games since 2003! Who's going to the Umass-K. State football game this weekend in Kansas? Connect with me on Twitter @ptripp to meet up!"
Submitted on Sep 4 2009
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Maralynne (Nathanson) Flehner (1968, HFA )
Maralynne (Nathanson) Flehner (1968, HFA) writes, "ATTENTION UMASS SWING SHIFT FRESHMEN - SUMMER OF 1964. Join our new Facebook Group "UMass Swing Shifters - Summer of 1964." Find old friends, learn about local get-togethers, and enjoy photos from the 60's through 2009.

If you need help setting up a Facebook page, or opting into the Group, email Maralynne (Mal) Nathanson Flehner at mflehner@esedona.net."
Submitted on Aug 14 2009
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Daryl Popper (, )
Daryl Popper writes, "Matt Sheehan, UMass '08, was recently hospitalized with aplastic anemia. He is currently awaiting a bone marrow transplant. If you would like more information about becoming a bone marrow donor, you can find it here: http://www.marrow.org/JOIN/index.html"
Submitted on Jul 6 2009
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Glenn More (1967, SOM )
Glenn More (1967, SOM) writes, "I retired from IBM April 1, after 41 years.

The best thing that happened to me graduating from UMass Amherst was going to IBM Burlington and discovering Vermont. I am here for the duration!

You can contact me at gmvermont@yahoo.com."
Submitted on Jul 1 2009
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Scott Tarlow (1980, SOM )
Scott Tarlow (1980, SOM) writes, "Life has been good, I am CEO of a software development company (for those who were in my programming class (I was there for a day) you will get a good laugh. Now to feel old... Mindy (class of '81 SOM) and I are thrilled that our oldest son attending Williams College next fall and will be rowing on the crew team... He just completed 4 years at Choate Rosemary Hall, graduating Cum Laude. Clearly he got Mindy's brain gene. My twins are going to be juniors at New Canaan High - would love to get caught up with all of you - hope to hear from you soon."
Submitted on Jul 1 2009
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Dan Castellano (1996, SOM )
Dan Castellano (1996, SOM) writes, "I have been in Tokyo ever since graduation and recently made a move from concert production to IT. Always looking for fellow UMass friends on Facebook, so please feel free to look me up!! "
Submitted on Jun 11 2009
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Francis Larkin (1969, SBS )
Francis Larkin (1969, SBS) writes, "Fran Larkin (69) and Kathy (Sullivan-68) Larkin are retired and have moved to Newburyport Ma. They would love to hear from you and get together with any classmates and friends. They can be reached at franlarkin@comcast.net"

Submitted on Jun 6 2009
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Lauren (Moroz) Ratner (1994, SOM )
Lauren (Moroz) Ratner (1994, SOM) writes, "Our family is moving again! We are relocating to Knoxville, Tennessee for my husband Ian's new job with Scripps Networks. I have been a stay-at-home mom since my oldest daughter was born in 2002. We have 3 children, Ava, James, and Vivienne."
Submitted on Jun 4 2009
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Stephanie Macdonald (2005, SBS )
Stephanie Macdonald (2005, SBS) writes, "The 7th Annual TJS Softball Classic is here! Catch up with old friends and make new ones.

The TJS Softball Classic is in memory of UMass Student, Todd J. Schwartz who lost his battle with cancer as a Sophmore in 2002. Please join Todd's friends, family and fellow UMass students for a day of family fun to celebrate Todd's life and continue his work of helping others afflicted with cancer through the Jimmy Fund, Dana Farber Cancer Institute.

We'd love to see you there!

Official details, and how you can help, go to: http://jimmyfund.org/eve/event/todd-schwartz-softball/default.html

More info on Todd J. Schwartz Memorial Fund: www.fortodd.org

Quick Details:
WHEN: JUNE 20, 2009
START TIME: 9AM - ALL DAY LONG
WHERE: THURSTON MIDDLE SCHOOL, WESTWOOD, MA

Thank you."
Submitted on Jun 3 2009
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Christopher McGinley (1988, HFA )
Christopher McGinley (1988) writes, "Chris McGinley lives in Lexington, KY where he teaches at the Montessori Middle School of KY and STILL plays rugby. He would love to hear from old UMASS buds."
Submitted on Apr 22 2009
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Susan Scott (1977, )
Susan Scott (1977) writes, "My name is Susan Scott and I am looking for my friend David Brown. he was at Umass in the 1970's, and was a darn nice person that I would like to get back in touch with."
Submitted on Mar 2 2009
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George Epstein (1948, NSM )
George Epstein (1948, NSM) writes, "Two weeks ago, I received the Senior Citizen Volunteer-of-the-Year Award from the Westside Optimists Club. Now the Southern California Section of the Society of Plastics Engneers is nominating me to become a Fellow in the International Engineering Society.
I am in my "second" carrer - teaching poker to senior citizens, people with early Alzheimers, and at West LA College. I'm also conducting Poker Labs fashioned after the Chemistry and Physics labs I attended at UMASS. (We had some wonderful professors). Last week, my Claude Pepper Seniors Poker Group held a Charity Poker Tournament to help the center replace funding cut by the City because of its budget problems. It was a HUGE success! And now Culver City wants us to do it for them too."
Submitted on Feb 13 2009
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Myles Flynn (1989, NRE )
In 1998, after finishing a Masters in Landscape Architecture (GIS Focused) at the University of Arizona and working on staff at the U of A Advance Resource Technology Lab, I took a position as GIS Project Manager for the Royal Commission of Yanbu Al Sinaiyah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Upon completion of my 3 year contract in Saudi Arabia I was recruited by Environmental Systems Research Institute inc. ESRI (www.esri.com) to manage their GIS software distribution network in the Middle East and North Africa. In 2006, I moved my family to the Sultanate of Oman after 6 wonderful years in the Kingdom of Bahrain. My wife (Amy) and I have two beautiful girls (Amani 4yrs and Zaina 3 yrs) . These past 10 years in the Middle East have gone by much to fast but have been full of beautiful memories. I regularly travel to most of the countries in the Middle East and for those of you who are interested in experiencing this wonderful culture all I can say is, don’t believe all of what you see on Fox News. Some of my favorite places are, Petra - Jordan, Luxor and Giza - Egypt, Marrakesh "Morocco, and the Old Sanaa Souk" Yemen.
Submitted on Jan 6 2009
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