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Cinzia Pica (2008, ED), assistant professor at Assumption College, received the 2012 Distinguished Education Research Article Award from the Association for Childhood Education International Association. Pica's article “Children's perceptions of interracial friendships in a multiethnic school context”, which was based on her dissertation, was published in the Journal of Research in Childhood Education (2011). Submitted on May 16 2012. Add Comment | Comments (0) B Turner (1996) B Curtis Turner (1996, ED), principal, St. Frances Academy in Baltimore, tells us that Drs. William Cosby (M.Ed. 1972, Ed.D. 1976) and Camille Cosby, (M.Ed. 1980, Ed.D. 1992) attended an April 2012 ceremony held to name the academy’s community center in their honor. Mr. and Mrs. Cosby are donors to the Academy’s scholarship program. The school which serves mostly low-income high school students was founded by Mother Mary Elizabeth Lange, who established the Oblate Sisters of Providence in Baltimore more than 180 years ago. Camille Cosby attended a now-closed school in Washington, D.C., also founded by the Oblate Sisters. Submitted on May 16 2012. Add Comment | Comments (0) Mary Ann (Corbo) Connors (1995) Mary Ann (Corbo) Connors (1995, ED), professor, Westfield State University, served as a Mathematics Grand Awards Judge at the INTEL International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) in Pittsburgh, PA in May 2012. Her most recent publication, "Exploring Fractal Dimension, Area, and Volume" appeared in a Mathematics Association of America (MAA) publication, “The Beauty of Fractals.” Submitted on May 16 2012. Add Comment | Comments (0) Jean (Johnston) Bernard (1993) Jean (Johnston) Bernard (1993, ED) was appointed to a three-year term as a Member of the U.S. National Commission for UNESCO. This follows a five-year period of service as Senior Programme Specialist in the Division of Education (Section of Education for Peace and Human Rights) at UNESCO/Paris. Submitted on May 16 2012. Add Comment | Comments (0) Evelyn Brooks (1997) Evelyn Brooks (1997, ED) was selected by ZERO TO THREE for its Leaders for the 21st Century Fellowship, “a prestigious program that connects, enriches, and inspires professionals dedicated to advancing the health and development of very young children.” Ridgeway is a child development and mental health manager at the Early Head Start Program at The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. ZERO TO THREE is a national nonprofit whose mission is to support the health and development of infants and toddlers. Submitted on May 16 2012. Add Comment | Comments (0) Garrett McAuliffe (1985) Garrett McAuliffe (1985, ED) was named the Outstanding Professor of the Year for 2011 at Old Dominion University. He also published his sixth book, the “Handbook of Counselor Preparation: Constructivist and Developmental Approaches." His book, “Culturally Alert Counseling” is being released in its second edition in the fall of 2012, along with his six-part training video series “Key Practices in Culturally Alert Counseling: Working with Lesbian and Gay Youth, Latinos, African Americans, Asians, and Conservative Christian Clients.” Submitted on May 16 2012. Add Comment | Comments (0) Kathleen Podesky (1975) Kathleen Podesky (1975, ED) writes that she "is serving in my 7th year as principal of the Jordan/Jackson Elementary School, (grades 3 - 5, 1110 students) and as president of the Massachusetts Elementary School Principals Association. We have recently worked with a coalition of principals from Kuwait ... on leadership and change. My work at the district level has focused on including more STEM ... and robotics in the science curriculum." Submitted on May 16 2012. Add Comment | Comments (0) Beverly Lindsay (1974) Beverly Lindsay (1974, ED, professor and senior scientist, was elected as a Fellow in the American Association for the Advancement of Science. She was inducted at the annual AAAS Conference in Vancouver in February 2012. In 2011, her co-authored volume, “Universities and Global Diversity”, was published. Submitted on May 16 2012. Add Comment | Comments (0) Harry Morgan (1971) Harry Morgan (1971, ED) notes the publication of his new book, “Early Childhood Education - History, Theory and Practice.” Morgan teaches child development, learning theory and research at the University of West Georgia. An early advocate of early childhood education, his experience includes teaching at Bank Street College in New York City and professorships at Ohio University and Syracuse University. Submitted on May 16 2012. Add Comment | Comments (0) Frederic Bemak (1975) Frederic Bemak (1975, ED), professor of counseling and development and director of the Diversity Research and Action Center, George Mason University, sent news that his book, “The Next Steps Beyond Multiculturalism”, co-authored with Rita Chi-Ying Chung, was published. Bemak also shared that he was invited in 2011 by the Ministry of Education in Taiwan and hosted by National Taiwan Normal University to research school counseling and give a number of presentations throughout the country on cross-cultural counseling, social justice counseling, and counseling refugee and immigrant populations. Submitted on May 16 2012. Add Comment | Comments (0) > Read all Class Notes
Cinzia Pica (2008, ED), assistant professor at Assumption College, received the 2012 Distinguished Education Research Article Award from the Association for Childhood Education International Association. Pica's article “Children's perceptions of interracial friendships in a multiethnic school context”, which was based on her dissertation, was published in the Journal of Research in Childhood Education (2011). Submitted on May 16 2012. Add Comment | Comments (0) B Turner (1996) B Curtis Turner (1996, ED), principal, St. Frances Academy in Baltimore, tells us that Drs. William Cosby (M.Ed. 1972, Ed.D. 1976) and Camille Cosby, (M.Ed. 1980, Ed.D. 1992) attended an April 2012 ceremony held to name the academy’s community center in their honor. Mr. and Mrs. Cosby are donors to the Academy’s scholarship program. The school which serves mostly low-income high school students was founded by Mother Mary Elizabeth Lange, who established the Oblate Sisters of Providence in Baltimore more than 180 years ago. Camille Cosby attended a now-closed school in Washington, D.C., also founded by the Oblate Sisters. Submitted on May 16 2012. Add Comment | Comments (0) > Read more Career News
Joseph Berardi (2004, SOM) and Christina Berardi are proud to announce the birth of a baby boy, William Joseph. He was born on October 3, 2011 in Providence, Rhode Island, Women & Infants Hospital, and weighed 9 lb., 0.4 oz. Submitted on Feb 29 2012. Add Comment | Comments (0) Daniel Hannon (2001) Daniel Hannon (2001, SOM) and Kathleen (O'Dette) Hannon (1999) are proud to announce the birth of a baby boy, Patrick Lawrence. He was born on September 10, 2011 at Mount Auburn Hospital in Cambridge MA, and weighed 8 lb., 32 oz.. Both parents, Dan & Katie, are thrilled to have Patrick as part of their lives. Every day he provides welcomed laughter and entertainment. UMASS Class of 2032?? Maybe.  Submitted on Nov 23 2011. Add Comment | Comments (0) > Read more Births & Adoptions
Capt. Daniel Wells (West Point 2005) and Laura (Mangurian) Wells (UMass Amherst 2005) are happy to announce their marriage on October 9, 2011 in Hingham MA. They currently reside in Fairbanks Alaska. Submitted on Feb 2 2012. Add Comment | Comments (0) Michaella Morzuch (2003) Michaella Christine Morzuch (2003, BA Political Science & 2008, MPP) and David Finger (2002, BA Political Science & 2004 MBA) are happy to announce their marriage on September 10, 2011 at Jacob's Pillow in Becket, MA. They currently reside in Watertown, MA. The couple's wedding was attended by a host of proud UMass alumni. Attendants included Elizabeth Anne Morzuch (2005), Emma Louisa Morzuch (2012'G), Emily (Hayes) Sheehan (2004), Emily Barnard (2002, 2007 'G), Kelly (Duhart) Maguire (2001), Hannah Richardson Finger, Michael Finger, Jason Kass (2002), and Brian Trybulski (2004). Cleve E. Willis (former Dean of College of Natural Resources and the Environment) blessed the couple with one of his poems, and Bernie Morzuch (father of the bride and professor in Resource Economics) danced up a storm. The couple honeymooned in the Berkshires and the Cape. Michaella is health research analyst at Mathematica Policy Research in Cambridge. David is a supply demand planner at Staples, Inc. in Framingham. Submitted on Dec 20 2011. Add Comment | Comments (0) > Read more Marriages & Commitments
Joanne (Knee) Coleman (1977, NUR) writes, "After my BSN in 1977, I moved to Phila and earned my MSN from Penn in 1980. I have lived in Charlottesville, VA since 1998. I work as a nurse practitioner with the University of Virginia Medical Center. I also am a professional artist, web site www.joannekcoleman.com." Submitted on May 14 2012. Add Comment | Comments (0) Caroline (Sakakeeny) Braskie (1965) Caroline (Sakakeeny) Braskie (1965, HFA) writes, "Founded in 1962 by sixteen UMass undergraduate women, Iota Gamma Upsilon, one of the oldest independent sororities in the country, will celebrate its 50th anniversary in multiple venues on campus on May 4-6. Admission is open to all Iota Gamma Upsilon alumnae and their families who have registered and prepaid by April 10. For more information visit http://www.iotagammaupsilon.com/" Submitted on Mar 7 2012. Add Comment | Comments (0) > Read more Catching Up
Anissa Talantikite (2009, SBS) has been named a 2011 Thomas R. Pickering Foreign Affairs Fellow. The Pickering Fellowship, funded by the U.S. Department of State, will provide support for her completion of a graduate degree at Tufts University as she prepares academically and professionally to enter the United States Foreign Service.The United States’ international representatives must have dedication, initiative, integrity, cultural adaptability, ability to communicate well, and a thorough intellectual background. The 40 new Thomas R. Pickering Foreign Affairs Fellows named this summer have demonstrated promise across this range of areas crucial to United States Foreign Service Officers. This fall, Anissa will join this diverse new class—20 Pickering Undergraduate Fellows and 20 Pickering Graduate Fellows—in their journey to represent America in world affairs. Submitted on Jun 30 2011. Add Comment | Comments (0) James Leavitt (1977) James Leavitt (1977, HFA) received a Master of Divinity degree from Andover Newton Theological School on May 21, 2011. After 28 years in the insurance field Jim returned to school to pursue a new direction. Jim will be looking to work with churches that are in a period of transition. Submitted on Jun 13 2011. Add Comment | Comments (0) > Read more Educational News
Harry Morgan (1971, ED) notes the publication of his new book, “Early Childhood Education - History, Theory and Practice.” Morgan teaches child development, learning theory and research at the University of West Georgia. An early advocate of early childhood education, his experience includes teaching at Bank Street College in New York City and professorships at Ohio University and Syracuse University. Submitted on May 16 2012. Add Comment | Comments (0) Frederic Bemak (1975) Frederic Bemak (1975, ED), professor of counseling and development and director of the Diversity Research and Action Center, George Mason University, sent news that his book, “The Next Steps Beyond Multiculturalism”, co-authored with Rita Chi-Ying Chung, was published. Bemak also shared that he was invited in 2011 by the Ministry of Education in Taiwan and hosted by National Taiwan Normal University to research school counseling and give a number of presentations throughout the country on cross-cultural counseling, social justice counseling, and counseling refugee and immigrant populations. Submitted on May 16 2012. Add Comment | Comments (0) > Read more Books & Publications
Brett Wagner (2009, SOM) is currently living and working in Auckland, New Zealand. Recently he attended a semi pro basketball game with fellow alumnus Matthew Perry that featured former UMass Basketball Stand-out Anthony Gurley '11. The two alumni made an effort to go watch Anthony play and support him after they found out he signed with a team in New Zealand. Anthony is currently the star shooting guard for the Wellington Saints of the NBL. From left to right: Brett Wagner '09, Anthony Gurley '11, Matthew Perry '09 Submitted on Apr 27 2012. Add Comment | Comments (0) Debra (Belkin) Rademacher (1988) Debra (Belkin) Rademacher (1988, SOM), a three-time All-America soccer player, has been inducted into the National Jewish Sports Hall of Fame and Museum. Belkin played on the U.S. Women's National team from 1986-92, and while at UMass led the Minutewomen to the NCAA championship game in 1987, where they lost to N. Carolina 1-0. Over her four-year career at UMass, the Minutewomen had an overall record of 65-9-4. During her junior season, Belkin joined the U.S. National Team. Submitted on Jan 17 2012. Add Comment | Comments (0) > Read more General
Alison Haskell (1993, CNS) has had a named award created in her honor by the Partners in Amphibian and Reptile Conservation. After graduating from UMass Amherst, she joined the Fish and Wildlife Service as a Wildlife Research Specialist in the Division of Federal Aid. She left this position in 2003 to become the first ever Federal Coordinator for Partners in Amphibian and Reptile Conservation (PARC). Unfortunately, her tenure with PARC was tragically shortened due to a diagnosis of ovarian cancer. In 2006, after a valiant battle, Alison succumbed to the disease. Members of PARC aim to keep her memory alive through the annual Alison Haskell Excellence in Herpetofaunal Conservation Award. Submitted on Apr 1 2011. Add Comment | Comments (0) Thomas Johnson (1941) Thomas Johnson (1941, CNS) died on November 29, 1995. Submitted on Nov 29 2010. Add Comment | Comments (0) > Read more In Memoriam
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