Ellen Friedlieb Mayer retired from Cal State University, Northridge, as faculty emerita. Ellen and her husband, Jack, are celebrating the 20-year anniversary of their travel consultant company, Asian Odysseys, specializing in group and individual travel throughout Asia. With a focus on culture, art, tailored experiences and small group travel, they have enjoyed traveling throughout all of Asia with like-minded travel participants. When at home in California, they enjoy spending time with their children and four grandchildren. Ellen has become an accomplished photographer and Jack an accomplished racing sailor.