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Class Notes

Class Notes can take many forms, and all of them are important:
– Work updates (job changes, promotions, retirements)
– Family updates (weddings, births, anniversaries)
– Personal updates (achievements, travel plans, alumni get-togethers)

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2013
A. Benjamin Miles III
A. Benjamin Miles III earned his Master of Business Administration from the University of Virginia Darden School of Business on May[…]
Read Note about A. Benjamin Miles III
1967
Aaron Rappeport
Aaron Rappeport is still a practicing attorney in Philadelphia after 50 years. He continues to follow Mules football and looks forward to seeing a game in person this[…]
Read Note about Aaron Rappeport
1965
Abe Eastwood
Abe Eastwood is retired and lives at Bowman Place, a long-term care facility in Olde Bedford, New[…]
Read Note about Abe Eastwood
2017
Abigail Lazofsky
Abigail Lazofsky graduated from Rutgers University in May with a doctorate in environmental science. Abigail works at Rutgers as a health and safety specialist doing workplace safety and chemical toxicology for the[…]
Read Note about Abigail Lazofsky
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2020
Abrar Shamim
Abrar Shamim recently matched into a six-year M.D.-integrated program in oral and maxillofacial surgery at Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital. This program will allow him to obtain an M.D. from Harvard in addition to serving as a general and oral and maxillofacial surgery[…]
Read Note about Abrar Shamim
2014
Adina Jiji
Adina Jiji welcomed her first child, Aryeh[…]
Read Note about Adina Jiji
2021
Alberto Garrido
Alberto Garrido, associate campaign manager at TelevisaUnivision, was a guest on the 2400 CHEW alumni podcast. Find episodes at 2400chew.transistor.fm or wherever you get your[…]
Read Note about Alberto Garrido
A young adult in graduation attire poses for a photo in front of an old building on a college campus
2023
Alexandra Caban-Echevarria
Alexandra Caban-Echevarria finished her Master of Arts in magazine, news and digital journalism from the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse[…]
Read Note about Alexandra Caban-Echevarria
2022
Ally Duvak, Lottie Segal ’23
Ally Duvak and Lottie Segal ’23 recently had plays produced in Muhlenberg’s Studio Theatre. Both plays were extensively workshopped and edited as a part of the ’Berg New Works festival and featured casts of current Muhlenberg[…]
Read Note about Ally Duvak, Lottie Segal ’23
A baby in a blue outfit reclines next to a placard that says One Month
2015
Ally Menzel Dotzman, Lance Dotzman
Ally Menzel Dotzman and Lance Dotzman welcomed the birth of their son, Noah Graham Dotzman, on February 10. Ally and Lance are beyond thrilled and can’t wait to show him around campus![…]
Read Note about Ally Menzel Dotzman, Lance Dotzman
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2013
Alyssa Meola Shannon, Robert Shannon
Alyssa Meola Shannon and Robert Shannon welcomed their third child, Henry James, on January 31, 2024. Big sister Emmett and big brother Tripp adore him![…]
Read Note about Alyssa Meola Shannon, Robert Shannon
2014
Amanda Wong
Amanda Wong, associate producer for CBS Sports Golazo Network, was a guest on the 2400 CHEW alumni podcast. Find episodes at 2400chew.transistor.fm or wherever you get your[…]
Read Note about Amanda Wong
A sleeping infant in a gray hat in a bucket rests his head on his arms
2009
Andrea Bloomfield Palasek
Andrea Bloomfield Palasek and Alex Palasek welcomed their son, Lucas Palasek, on January 20, 2024.[…]
Read Note about Andrea Bloomfield Palasek
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1994
Andrea Pantos Berger
Andrea Pantos Berger completed the Boston Marathon in April. It was her eighth full marathon. Andrea was on the women’s soccer team at Muhlenberg and started running consistently about 10 years[…]
Read Note about Andrea Pantos Berger
A group of people pose at a wedding while the bride and groom hold up a flag that says MUHLENBERG COLLEGE
2017
Andrew Bell, Morgan Lukaszewicz, Brittany Schreiber
Andrew Bell and Morgan Lukaszewicz were married on October 28, 2023, officiated by Brittany Schreiber, with several fellow Mules in[…]
Read Note about Andrew Bell, Morgan Lukaszewicz, Brittany Schreiber
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2024
Anna Shigo
Anna Shigo is working as the open space coordinator for Carbon County, Pennsylvania. Read her story, “Q&A: How a 2024 Alum Is Applying What She Learned at Muhlenberg to Preserve Open Space,” at[…]
Read Note about Anna Shigo
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2001
Annie McCormick
Annie McCormick appeared in a video highlighting her work. Annie, a communications major and music minor at Muhlenberg, has been an on-air reporter for 6abc Philadelphia since 2012. See the video at[…]
Read Note about Annie McCormick
2024
Anthony Merchlinsky
Anthony Merchlinsky started a position as the member relations director of the Schuylkill County Chamber of Commerce. Anthony also attends Villanova University, pursuing a master’s degree in public administration.[…]
Read Note about Anthony Merchlinsky
2004
Ariel Birdoff
Ariel Birdoff was named one of the University of Tennessee School of Information Sciences Distinguished Alumni for 2023.[…]
Read Note about Ariel Birdoff
1985
Art Peck, Bob Uhler ’84, Mark Rossi ’84
Art Peck has been teaching mathematics and physics at Lane Community College in Eugene, Oregon, since 1996. He has a wife of 33 years and two young adult children and still enjoys wilderness camping, cycling and ecstatic dance. He occasionally sees Bob Uhler ’84, who also lives in Eugene, and[…]
Read Note about Art Peck, Bob Uhler ’84, Mark Rossi ’84
1968
Arthur E. Feldman
Arthur E. Feldman, a retired urologist in Bedminster, New Jersey, and his wife, Deborah, welcomed their third grandchild, Charles P. Feldman, born November 29. They also have twin grandchildren, Jack and Claire Feldman, in Haddonfield, New[…]
Read Note about Arthur E. Feldman
2011
Aurora Greenberg, Gil Schpero
Aurora Greenberg and Gil Schpero welcomed their second daughter, Louie Sima, to their family in[…]
Read Note about Aurora Greenberg, Gil Schpero
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2006
Becca Schneider, Jenn Haltman ’04,Casey Pfeifer ’07
Becca Schneider, Jenn Haltman ’04 and Casey Pfeifer ’07 brought Becca’s solo show, Trich, to the Civic Theatre of Allentown’s Theatre514 in May.[…]
Read Note about Becca Schneider, Jenn Haltman ’04,Casey Pfeifer ’07
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1962
Becky Lentz Gorton, Dottie Dennis Goldman, Ron Hoffman ’63, Don Schoenly ’63
Becky Lentz Gorton, Dottie Dennis Goldman, Ron Hoffman ’63, Don Schoenly ’63 and Jane Gehris, widow of Dave Gehris — the original funders of the Endowment for Political Dialogue and Discourse, which promotes a balance of political thought and speech on the Muhlenberg campus — enjoyed a week[…]
Read Note about Becky Lentz Gorton, Dottie Dennis Goldman, Ron Hoffman ’63, Don Schoenly ’63
2023
Bella Pansera
Bella Pansera works in fundraising for Ballet Hispánico, a New York-based dance organization she connected with through a course early in her time at Muhlenberg. Read her story, “From First-Year Experience to First Job: Bella Pansera ’23 Begins Her Career at Ballet Hispánico,” at[…]
Read Note about Bella Pansera
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1970
Bob Young Jr.
Bob Young Jr., a member of the Wisconsin Garden Railway Society, served as a volunteer train runner at the 2024 Winter Train Show in Milwaukee’s Mitchell Park[…]
Read Note about Bob Young Jr.
2002
Brad Haubrich
Brad Haubrich was promoted to the rank of associate professor at Touro University Nevada College of Osteopathic Medicine in July.[…]
Read Note about Brad Haubrich
A young adult wearing a hat with Lehigh Valley Audubon Society written on it and a bird eating seeds atop the hat
2020
Brandon Brogle
Brandon Brogle continues to work closely with the Acopian Center for Ornithology at Muhlenberg College and is also an avian field technician with EnviroScience. Read his story, “As a Student, Brandon Brogle ’20 Fell in Love With Birds. Now, He’s Trying to Save Them,” at[…]
Read Note about Brandon Brogle
2019
Bree Booth
Bree Booth, a Ph.D. candidate in Latin American and Latino Studies at the University of California, Santa Cruz, was a guest on the 2400 CHEW alumni podcast. Find episodes at mc2400chew.podbean.com or wherever you get your[…]
Read Note about Bree Booth
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2011
Brian Baxter, Taylor Gold ’12
Brian Baxter and Taylor Gold ’12 were married in[…]
Read Note about Brian Baxter, Taylor Gold ’12
2020
Brian Jamison
Brian Jamison earned his CFP® certification in July and works as an associate financial advisor at the Doylestown Private Wealth Group in Doylestown, Pennsylvania. Brian has been working for his current employer since even before his graduation: He received his job offer in March[…]
Read Note about Brian Jamison
1983
Brian Orterlere
Brian Orterlere was named vice president of the board of directors for the Vermont International Film[…]
Read Note about Brian Orterlere
1998
Brian Teta
Brian Teta was named to Variety’s 2024 New Power of New York List. […]
Read Note about Brian Teta
2013
Brooke Sunshine, Josh Levine ’12
Brooke Sunshine and Josh Levine ’12 welcomed the birth of their daughter, Emma, in[…]
Read Note about Brooke Sunshine, Josh Levine ’12
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1980
Bruce Feldbaum, Mike Clinton, Bill Hyman, Jeff Stocker, Chip Jones ’79, Scott Waldman ’81
Bruce Feldbaum invited alumni who had attended his own wedding in June 1984 in Memphis, Tennessee, to celebrate the wedding of his daughter, Rebecca, to Josh Kahane in Memphis on June 9. Present were Mike Clinton, Bill Hyman, Jeff Stocker, Chip Jones ’79 and Scott Waldman ’81 (missing was Mitch[…]
Read Note about Bruce Feldbaum, Mike Clinton, Bill Hyman, Jeff Stocker, Chip Jones ’79, Scott Waldman ’81
2008
Caitlin Bandfield Berger, Billy Berger
Caitlin Bandfield Berger and Billy Berger welcomed their second daughter, Grace Margaret, on April 10. Big sister Amanda loves her little[…]
Read Note about Caitlin Bandfield Berger, Billy Berger
2010
Cara Murphy Fialkoff
Cara Murphy Fialkoff has joined Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani, LLP as senior counsel in the New Jersey office.[…]
Read Note about Cara Murphy Fialkoff
2022
Caroline Armknecht
Caroline Armknecht will begin her Ph.D. in clinical psychology, specializing in neuropsychology and cognitive neuroscience research, at the University of[…]
Read Note about Caroline Armknecht
2021
Caroline Dunn, Elizabeth Muriel ’23, Kristen Paige ’20
Caroline Dunn’s new play, Prudence Play, is in development at The Tank NYC, “a home for emerging artists.” Staged readings open to the public took place in August. Caroline stars in the play, which also features Elizabeth Muriel ’23 and lighting and sound by Kristen Paige[…]
Read Note about Caroline Dunn, Elizabeth Muriel ’23, Kristen Paige ’20
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1997
Catherine DiFelice Box
Catherine DiFelice Box, a lecturer of educational practice at the Penn Graduate School of Education and co-founder of MultilingualWorks, was a guest on the 2400 CHEW alumni podcast. Find episodes at mc2400chew.podbean.com or wherever you get your[…]
Read Note about Catherine DiFelice Box
2011
Catherine Schwartz Markowitz
Catherine Schwartz Markowitz, a Tony Award-winning Broadway producer, was a guest on the 2400 CHEW alumni podcast. Find episodes at 2400chew.transistor.fm or wherever you get your[…]
Read Note about Catherine Schwartz Markowitz
A group of kids with golf clubs with three adults in golf wear and a sign that says "first tee"
1963
Charlie Rhoades
Charlie Rhoades has spent the last 10 years passing the game of golf on to the next generation. As a coach for the First Tee and junior golf programs in Ocala, Florida, and western Washington, he estimates that he has worked with several hundred youngsters, including a few who have gone on to[…]
Read Note about Charlie Rhoades
1986
Chip Hurd, Jeff Porphy ’89, Chuck Kuntz ’89, Val Bianchini ’89
Chip Hurd was privileged to recently play golf with fellow Mules and fellow TKE fraternity brothers Jeff Porphy ’89, Chuck Kuntz ’89 and Val Bianchini ’89. Jeff hosted the illustrious group at the beautiful Wykagyl Country Club in New Rochelle, New York. It was great to see everyone, catch up[…]
Read Note about Chip Hurd, Jeff Porphy ’89, Chuck Kuntz ’89, Val Bianchini ’89
2002
Christina Coviello
Christina Coviello was appointed to a second term on the Muhlenberg Alumni[…]
Read Note about Christina Coviello
A young man takes a selfie in the woods with mountains in the background while wearing a green backpack, green hat, and light gray shirt.
2020
Christopher Grahn
Christopher Grahn relocated to Alaska in February 2022 and is currently employed by the National Park Service as a park guide at the Denali National Park and Preserve. Part of his responsibilities include creating content for the park’s social media presence. Chris continues to be influenced by[…]
Read Note about Christopher Grahn
A group of young people gathered together to smile for a photo while holding a red trimmed gray flag with a red M and Muhlenberg College written on it
2017
Claire Douglass, Patrick Bell
Claire Douglass and Patrick Bell were married in Ipswich, Massachusetts, on June 17, 2023, with several other Mules in[…]
Read Note about Claire Douglass, Patrick Bell
1971
Cynthia Sparks Mendelson
Cynthia Sparks Mendelson was honored at The State Museum in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission (PHMC) on April 20. Cindy was among approximately 25 honorees who were chosen as Volunteers of the Year 2023 by their respective historic sites across the[…]
Read Note about Cynthia Sparks Mendelson
1996
Dan Halewicz
Dan Halewicz was recently promoted to chief finance and administration officer at New Heights Youth, Inc., a sports-based nonprofit youth development organization in Brooklyn, New York. New Heights educates and empowers promising underserved youth to be leaders, champions, and student-athletes by[…]
Read Note about Dan Halewicz
1974
Dan Simpson
Dan Simpson’s most recent book, Inside the Invisible, published by Nine Mile Books in November 2022, won the inaugural Propel Poetry Prize and has been nominated for the American Academy of Poets Lenore Marshall Poetry Prize. Dan’s other books include Border Songs: A Conversation in Poems,[…]
Read Note about Dan Simpson
2003
Dana Iannuzzi
Dana Iannuzzi has completed her tenure as a member of the Alumni Board. As a leader of the board’s career committee, Dana has been instrumental in annually awarding stipends to current students engaged in low paid and unpaid internships. Dana is an adjunct faculty member in the theatre department[…]
Read Note about Dana Iannuzzi
1986
Daniele Cervino Fede
Daniele Cervino Fede was elected as the first mayor of Bogota, New Jersey, in November 2023. She is serving her four-year term.[…]
Read Note about Daniele Cervino Fede
2019
Danielle Balsamo
Danielle Balsamo is excited to share her recent move to the D.C. area where she joins the enrollment team at Georgetown University as assistant director of graduate and executive degree admissions in the McDonough School of[…]
Read Note about Danielle Balsamo
A book cover with the title Heat Deflectors And 99 Other Short Stories
1959
Darryl Ponicsán
Darryl Ponicsán’s 16th book was published in November from Stairway Press. “Heat Deflectors and 99 Other Short Stories” is a collection set in a multitude of international locales, including one on the Muhlenberg campus, with character perspectives ranging from an 11-year-old boy to a[…]
Read Note about Darryl Ponicsán
2002
Dave Basner
Dave Basner, senior vice president of content strategy at iHeartMedia, was a guest on the 2400 CHEW alumni podcast. Find episodes at 2400chew.transistor.fm or wherever you get your[…]
Read Note about Dave Basner
1977
Dave Field
Dave Field was inducted into the New Jersey Lacrosse Hall of Fame on July 23 after officiating more than 2,000 games over a 33-year career. Dave continues as a senior partner at the national law firm of Lowenstein Sandler LLP, where he tries product liability and mass tort cases on behalf of[…]
Read Note about Dave Field
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2003
Dave Vassilaros
Dave Vassilaros co-founded KANNY, a company that helps employers measure the character of job candidates before[…]
Read Note about Dave Vassilaros
A couple wearing matching shirts that say "FAMILIES ARE MADE WITH LOVE NOT DNA" stand in front of a crib and a colorful wall mural
2010
David Eisenberg
David Eisenberg and his wife, Fabiola, have been approved by the State of New York to become foster[…]
Read Note about David Eisenberg
1964
David Gaskill
David Gaskill self-published his first book of poetry, Hooks & Harmonies, Poems and Song Lyrics. David writes, “Perhaps some may remember me as editor of the former Arcade literary magazine. I went on to use my word skills as a copy editor at Allentown’s Morning Call newspaper, lasting 38[…]
Read Note about David Gaskill
1972
David Marks
David Marks retired in 2013 after 42 years as a certified welder, welding inspector and educator. David plays electric bass guitar at his church. He lives quietly in his home with the greatest dog in the[…]
Read Note about David Marks
2013
David Martin
David Martin was appointed to the Muhlenberg Alumni[…]
Read Note about David Martin
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1991
Deborah Coppola Scaringi
Deborah Coppola Scaringi was inducted into the international Legal Marketing Association Hall of Fame in April 2024. The LMA Hall of Fame recognizes lifetime achievement of individuals in the legal marketing industry and their outstanding contributions to the association. Hall of Fame members have[…]
Read Note about Deborah Coppola Scaringi
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1991
Deborah Coppola Scaringi, Robert Algeri ’93
Deborah Coppola Scaringi and Robert Algeri ’93 reconnected at the Legal Marketing Association’s annual conference in San Diego this[…]
Read Note about Deborah Coppola Scaringi, Robert Algeri ’93
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1974
Deborah Eichorn Kauffman, Steve Kauffman ’77, Lori Apgar Shaw ’77, Robert Shaw ’78
Deborah Eichorn Kauffman and Steve Kauffman ’77 recently had the pleasure of visiting Lori Apgar Shaw ’77 and Robert Shaw ’78. Lori and Robert are pursuing their retirement dream of traveling and camping across North America. The Kauffmans have been living outside of Tampa since 2009 and[…]
Read Note about Deborah Eichorn Kauffman, Steve Kauffman ’77, Lori Apgar Shaw ’77, Robert Shaw ’78
Four adults in dresses pose for a photo at a wedding with the brides in the middle
2018
Dempsey Schott Gibbons
Dempsey Schott Gibbons married Christina Gibbons on August 15 in Boston. The couple was joined by three Muhlenberg[…]
Read Note about Dempsey Schott Gibbons
Two parents pose with three small children in front of a sign that says First Day of School 2017
1994
Denise Wunderler
Denise Wunderler, D.O., has an impactful, inspiring short documentary film, “Vienna: Suddenly an Angel,” that is an official selection of the 2025 Garden State Film Festival. It will be publicly screened on March 29 or 30, in Asbury Park or Cranford, New Jersey. The film is the most recent[…]
Read Note about Denise Wunderler
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2020
Desiree Bsales
Desiree Bsales has graduated from the University of Pittsburgh’s Schools of Law and Public Health with a joint JD/MPH. The Master of Public Health is in health policy and management, and Desiree also received a health law certificate from the law school. Desiree is now studying for the bar exam[…]
Read Note about Desiree Bsales
1976
Diane Henley Sonnenwald
Diane Henley Sonnenwald was named a fellow of the Association for Information Science and Technology (ASIS&T). The fellowship recognizes individuals who have made substantial and sustained contributions to ASIS&T and the broader field of information science. ASIS&T fellows have all made significant[…]
Read Note about Diane Henley Sonnenwald
2015
Donald Adler
Donald Adler, senior social content producer for Bravo and E! at NBCUniversal Media, was a guest on the 2400 CHEW alumni podcast. Find episodes at 2400chew.transistor.fm or wherever you get your[…]
Read Note about Donald Adler
1968
Dr. Arthur Feldman
Dr. Arthur Feldman retired as a urologist in 2016 and currently resides in Bedminster, New Jersey. Arthur is enjoying life with his beautiful wife, children (Brad, Elyse and Todd) and three-year-old grandchildren (twins Jack and Claire). He enjoys spending his leisure time in his New York City[…]
Read Note about Dr. Arthur Feldman
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2013
Dr. Elizabeth Helwig Seasock
Dr. Elizabeth Helwig Seasock and Corey Seasock welcomed their second daughter, Lyla Claire, in February 2024, promoting Elena to the role of big sister.[…]
Read Note about Dr. Elizabeth Helwig Seasock
2007
Dr. Greg Lichtman
Dr. Greg Lichtman is an orthopedic surgeon who practices in Auburn, California. He is also a pool physician for the U.S. women’s ski team. He has traveled with the team to Mammoth, California; Portillo, Chile; and Val d’Isère, France (pictured), where he covered a World Cup downhill and[…]
Read Note about Dr. Greg Lichtman
1964
Dr. John Kaufman
Dr. John Kaufman has been working as an orthopedic surgeon in Santa Clarita, California, for almost 50 years now. John enjoys the work and has no plans to retire.[…]
Read Note about Dr. John Kaufman
2018
Dr. Katerina Havlik
Dr. Katerina Havlik completed medical school at the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine and is completing her intern year of residency at the Greater Baltimore Medical Center. She will then start her training in physical medicine and rehabilitation at Sinai Hospital in Baltimore. Her[…]
Read Note about Dr. Katerina Havlik
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1989
Dr. Lance R. Bruck
Dr. Lance R. Bruck, vice president and chair of obstetrics, gynecology and women’s health services at Jersey City Medical Center and chair of the Muhlenberg College Board of Trustees, was a guest on the 2400 CHEW alumni podcast. Find episodes at mc2400chew.podbean.com or wherever you get your[…]
Read Note about Dr. Lance R. Bruck
1972
Dr. Larry Glazerman
Dr. Larry Glazerman was appointed to the Muhlenberg Alumni[…]
Read Note about Dr. Larry Glazerman
Two people in hats smile for a picture in a vineyard with bins of grapes in front of them
1978
Dr. Mark Zuckerman
Dr. Mark Zuckerman continues his career delivering pathology services for rural Northern California hospitals. He and his wife, Lori, also grow wine grapes in Sonoma County and sell them to local high-end wineries. In 2021, with acclaimed winemaker James MacPhail, they produced their inaugural[…]
Read Note about Dr. Mark Zuckerman
1984
Dr. Paul Zeitz
Dr. Paul Zeitz joined the Rabbis for a Ceasefire at the Israel/Gaza Erez border crossing point as they attempted to bring food aid into Gaza. In Zeitz’s new book, Revolutionary Optimism: 7 Steps for Living as a Love-Centered Activist (published in May), he offers readers seven concrete steps to[…]
Read Note about Dr. Paul Zeitz
1980
Dr. Stuart Schnall
Dr. Stuart Schnall was appointed to a second term on the Muhlenberg Alumni[…]
Read Note about Dr. Stuart Schnall
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2005
Dylan Moulton
After taking the role of global sales director for American Physical Society, Dylan Moulton launched The Physics Archive, a 120-year collection of the Physical Review journals, including articles by Albert Einstein and Maria Goeppert[…]
Read Note about Dylan Moulton
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1952
Edward Lendrat
Edward Lendrat, who graduated from Muhlenberg with a degree in chemistry, continued his education at Brooklyn Polytechnic and the University of Delaware. He retired from the chemical industry in 1993. Edward writes, “My retirement years have included doing paint-by-number; writing my memoirs; 15+[…]
Read Note about Edward Lendrat
1997
Elizabeth Donohue
Elizabeth Donohue was recently promoted to senior associate athletic director for student-athlete welfare at Marist College and continues her role as senior woman administrator. While at Marist, Elizabeth has been named one of the top assistant athletic directors in Division I college athletics by[…]
Read Note about Elizabeth Donohue
A plate of Muhlenberg themed Christmas cookies
1990
Ellen Duffy McNamara, Todd McNamara ’92, Jen Goldberg Cole ’91
Ellen Duffy McNamara and Todd McNamara ’92 hosted their annual Muhlenberg Christmas party, featuring Muhlenberg cookies by Jen Goldberg Cole[…]
Read Note about Ellen Duffy McNamara, Todd McNamara ’92, Jen Goldberg Cole ’91
1967
Ellen Friedlieb Mayer
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,[…]
Read Note about Ellen Friedlieb Mayer
1999
Emily Gross
Emily Gross started a new job as the adult learning specialist for Mount Saint Mary’s[…]
Read Note about Emily Gross
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2007
Emily Schweighardt Bollinger
Emily Schweighardt Bollinger and her husband, Marc, welcomed their second son, Benjamin Peter, on May 23. Ben joins his older brother, Luke, as a proud[…]
Read Note about Emily Schweighardt Bollinger
2000
Eric Hildenbrand
Eric Hildenbrand was recently elected to Muhlenberg College’s Board of Trustees and will serve a three-year[…]
Read Note about Eric Hildenbrand
1994
Eric Luthi
Eric Luthi was appointed chief business officer at Koneksa, a health care technology company pioneering evidence-based digital[…]
Read Note about Eric Luthi
2024
Evelyn Carlin
Evelyn Carlin, a theatre and media and communication double major at Muhlenberg, is working at a Broadway advertising agency in New York City and moved to the city in January. Evelyn writes, “I got to work my first Broadway opening in November and it was a big milestone[…]
Read Note about Evelyn Carlin
2010
Gabe Martinez
Gabe Martinez, an actor who recently played Santiago in Moulin Rouge! The Musical on Broadway, was a guest on the 2400 CHEW alumni podcast. Find episodes at mc2400chew.podbean.com or wherever you get your[…]
Read Note about Gabe Martinez
1981
George Ericsson
George Ericsson and a team supported by the Foundation for Women’s Cancer recently completed and posted a series of six e-learning modules for caregivers of patients facing gynecologic cancer. George’s late wife, Wendy Garrett Ericsson, inspired the creation of these modules based on their shared[…]
Read Note about George Ericsson
1966
George Kibildis
George Kibildis published his 61st sonnet, “A Christmas Message,” with Straus News (nine weekly papers in the tristate area of New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania) and in the Salt Lake City Weekly[…]
Read Note about George Kibildis
2022
Grace Gault
Grace Gault was named a semi-finalist for an English Teaching Assistant Award in the Czech Republic in the Fulbright U.S. Student[…]
Read Note about Grace Gault
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2011
Hannah Mesouani
Hannah Mesouani was named a 2024-2025 Obama Foundation Leader. Hannah is the director of mission and equity consulting for the YWCA of McLean County, Illinois. Read more about this honor at[…]
Read Note about Hannah Mesouani
Two adults smile with a van in the background sitting outside in a rocky dry environment
1970
Harvey Schwartz
Harvey Schwartz is proud of his daughter-in-law, Shannon Goss, who won her first Emmy for the hit series “Shōgun.” Shannon is co-executive director and wrote the third and eighth[…]
Read Note about Harvey Schwartz
2010
Ira Blum
Ira Blum and Risa Waldoks welcomed Jonah Gabriel into their family in[…]
Read Note about Ira Blum
1973
Ira Wolfe
Ira Wolfe is an adjunct faculty member in Muhlenberg’s Division of Graduate and Continuing Education. Ira writes, “Not in a million years could I imagine when I entered Muhlenberg as a first-year student 55 years ago that I would be teaching entrepreneurship and leadership as well as advising[…]
Read Note about Ira Wolfe
1971
Jack McCallum
Jack McCallum published his latest book, The Real Hoosiers: Crispus Attucks High School, Oscar Robertson, and the Hidden History of Hoops. Jack is a long-time writer for Sports Illustrated and taught as an adjunct professor in Muhlenberg’s Department of Media & Communication for several[…]
Read Note about Jack McCallum
1983
Jack Raia
Jack Raia was elected for a three-year term to the Parsippany Troy Hills Board of Education in 2022. After serving as chief financial officer of Telmar Group Inc. since 2000, he is currently group treasurer of the consolidated entity that acquired Telmar in[…]
Read Note about Jack Raia
2022
Jacob Lader
Jacob Lader will be pursuing a Ph.D. in cognitive science at Brown University starting this fall. Jacob’s research interests in action, visual perception and cognition were fostered by the research and course work he was engaged in while majoring in neuroscience and studio art at[…]
Read Note about Jacob Lader
1969
James Smith
James Smith has retired after 50 years as an attorney with the appellate section of the New Jersey Office of the Public Defender. During his career, James argued appeals in the Supreme Court of the United States, the Third Circuit Federal Court Of Appeals, the Supreme Court of New Jersey, and[…]
Read Note about James Smith
1966
Jane Harkness Zamanzadeh
Jane Harkness Zamanzadeh recently took the Muhlenberg Summer Deep Dives course Connecting the Dots Across the Lifespan, taught by Associate Professor of Psychology Erika Bagley. Jane thoroughly enjoyed the course and connecting with other ’Berg[…]
Read Note about Jane Harkness Zamanzadeh
A newly married couple in wedding attire smiles for a wedding photo
2009
Janel Sipala Weiss, Alyssa Pezella Ehrgood, Victoria Friedman, Rachel Marra, Sara Francella Stone
Janel Sipala Weiss and Matthew Weiss were married on June 17, 2023, at Church of the Presentation in Upper Saddle River, New Jersey, followed by a reception at Edgewood Country Club in River Vale, New Jersey. The couple later honeymooned in Hawaii. In attendance were fellow Muhlenberg graduates[…]
Read Note about Janel Sipala Weiss, Alyssa Pezella Ehrgood, Victoria Friedman, Rachel Marra, Sara Francella Stone
1986
Janine Garland
Janine Garland moved to Rehoboth Beach, Delaware. Janine always wanted to live by the beach and finally is doing it! Rehoboth is such a great town and the beach is beautiful.[…]
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2014
Jarrett Felix
Jarrett Felix, a consultant/actuary at Segal, was a guest on the 2400 CHEW alumni podcast. Find episodes at mc2400chew.podbean.com or wherever you get your[…]
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1999
Jason Donnelly
Jason Donnelly has been named Athletics Director of the Year by the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics. Jason is now entering his fifth year as the vice president for intercollegiate athletics for Furman[…]
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1979
Jeff Koehler
Jeff Koehler was recently elected to Muhlenberg College’s Board of Trustees and will serve a three-year[…]
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2010
Jessica Walch-Shryock
Jessica Walch-Shryock and her husband, Paul, welcomed their son, Jack, this past[…]
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1999
Jolly Benitez Becerra
Jolly Benitez Becerra teaches kindergarten in East Windsor, New Jersey. She has two kids and two dogs and resides in Hamilton, New Jersey. Jolly has been married for 21[…]
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2013
Jonathan Flint
Jonathan Flint finished 10 years of working in the Camphill Community Movement on behalf of adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families in Vermont and California. He also graduated with a master’s in public administration from San Jose State University. Jon is[…]
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2012
Jonathan Landau
Jonathan Landau received a national community impact award for his work at Publicis Groupe, the world’s largest media holding company. In early 2022, Jonathan worked with coworkers at his company to create an employee resource group for Jewish employees, called the Jewish Cultural Cohort (JCC).[…]
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1975
Jonathan Phillips
Jonathan Phillips has stepped down after serving for 21 years as the executive director for Groundwork Elizabeth, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to building more sustainable communities. During his term, the organization coordinated efforts to design and build an Elizabeth River Trail according to[…]
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2005
Joseph Stefanelli
Joseph Stefanelli and his sister are in the middle of season five of their podcast, “The Sibling Sitdown: A Sopranos Podcast.” With more than 2,000 listeners, the podcast is growing in popularity — check it[…]
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2012
Joy Forlenza Dolan, David A. Dolan ’07
Joy Forlenza Dolan and David A. Dolan ’07 welcomed daughter Olivia Joy Dolan in April. Jason, age four, is a proud big[…]
Read Note about Joy Forlenza Dolan, David A. Dolan ’07
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1963
Judith Deutsch Bowen
Judith Deutsch Bowen has published her third book, The Mystical Symphony: A Memoir of Healing, Vision and Wonder, which is now available on Amazon. Her first two books can be found in Muhlenberg’s Trexler[…]
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2021
Juliana Reiner
After spending two years living in Scotland and earning two master’s degrees, Juliana Reiner moved back to New York this past September. Juliana writes, “My time at Muhlenberg, though only five semesters (thanks, Covid), shaped me from someone riddled with anxiety from the thought of living[…]
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2019
Kait Ely
Kait Ely recently graduated with a Master of Science in nonprofit leadership from the University of[…]
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2019
Kait Ely, Thomas Lemons
Kait Ely and Thomas Lemons got engaged on September 8 in Princeton, New Jersey, and celebrated with fellow Class of 2019[…]
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2012
Kaitie Burger
Kaitie Burger started a new position as the executive director of the Pennsylvania Tourism[…]
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1993
Kate Kinney Lubenesky
Kate Kinney Lubenesky has been named CEO of Full Circle (fullcirclehome.com), a leading producer of sustainable home products with offices in Europe, Asia, and New York. Full Circle’s innovative products — including sponges made from coconut husks, walnut shells and cling wrap that is[…]
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2001
Kate Lederman
Kate Lederman received Becton Dickinson’s highest sales honor and was named territory manager of the year in her division. The Fortune 500 company is in the top five largest medical device companies in the[…]
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2000
Kate Richmond
Kate Richmond was named an American Psychological Association (APA) Fellow. Richmond is a professor of psychology at Muhlenberg and was recognized for her outstanding contributions in the field of the psychology of[…]
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2010
Katie Ferris
Katie Ferris and her husband, Mike Brickhouse, welcomed their first child, Vivian, to their family in January[…]
Read Note about Katie Ferris
1990
Kenneth Rosenberg
Kenneth Rosenberg was hired by Deloitte as a technology specialist at Montefiore Nyack[…]
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1972
Keri Burrows
Keri Burrows visited the U.K. in July, and her trip had some surprises. While visiting friends in London, she saw the royal procession for the state opening of Parliament from Buckingham Palace to the Houses of Parliament. A week later, while staying with relatives in County Antrim, Northern[…]
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2016
Kerrilynn Lanza
Kerrilynn Lanza married longtime partner, Dillon Gilbertson, on November 11, 2023, surrounded by lots of Mules![…]
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2015
Kevin Mitchell
Kevin Mitchell has relocated to Durham, North Carolina, to join the Duke University undergraduate admissions team as a senior admissions officer.[…]
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1991
Kim Litzke, Sean Growney
Kim Litzke writes, “Sean Growney and I met in the first week of our freshman year in 1987. We were really great friends for four years. We did not keep in touch and went off to have fulfilling lives, getting married, raising children, and having careers. We then both found ourselves divorced and[…]
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A book cover with a photo of a woman that says "Shedding Shame, Finding Freedom to Live an Authentic Life"
1992
Krista VanNess Oakes
Krista VanNess Oakes published her first book in January, Shedding Shame: Finding Freedom to Live an Authentic Life. In her book, Krista writes about the shame from her childhood growing up with two gay parents and losing her father to AIDS. Krista’s book includes stories navigating her family[…]
Read Note about Krista VanNess Oakes
2004
Krystle Marcis
Krystle Marcis is taking on a new adventure as a primary school literacy coach at Copenhagen International School in Denmark beginning August 1. Krystle previously served in various capacities for 17 years in Houston-area public schools. If you find yourself in Copenhagen, reach out and she’d[…]
Read Note about Krystle Marcis
2022
Kyle Ropski
As a student, Kyle Ropski was encouraged by mentors on campus to get involved with the Allentown Environmental Advisory Council (AEAC). Not only did attending these meetings provide him real-world experience on how municipal governments approach sustainability, it also allowed him to engage with[…]
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2023
Lacey Pasco
Lacey Pasco has been busy representing the Maryland Energy Administration and helping to award more than $19.5 million in grant funding to local governments and nonprofit organizations across the state of Maryland. She is now a representative of the Outdoor Learning Partnership, a working group of[…]
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1989
Lance Bruck
Lance Bruck, M.D., assumed a new role as professor and executive vice chair of clinical affairs and strategic development at Montefiore Einstein on January 6. Previously, Lance served as chair of the department of obstetrics, gynecology, and women’s health at RWJBarnabas Health and was a[…]
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1994
Lanie MacEwan Tully
Lanie MacEwan Tully was promoted to the position of associate director of compliance at the American Museum of Natural History in New York City, where she has worked for the past 19+[…]
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2008
Laura Clinton
The Haverford High School girls cross country team, with Head Coach Laura Clinton, won the 2024 PIAA Girls AAA State Championship in November in Hershey, Pennsylvania. This is the first state championship for the cross country team and Laura’s eighth year as head[…]
Read Note about Laura Clinton
1998
Laura Varrone Ladley
Laura Varrone Ladley was appointed to the Muhlenberg Alumni[…]
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2007
Lauren Wygonski DiVenanzo
Lauren Wygonski DiVenanzo writes, “Come visit in Sri Lanka! Our family just moved to Colombo for my husband’s foreign service assignment while I was promoted to a director in RTI International’s Energy Division. I’m now supporting projects across the Indo-Pacific region to build sustainable[…]
Read Note about Lauren Wygonski DiVenanzo
2019
Leah Santacroce, James Silva
Leah Santacroce and James Silva were married on June 15 in Jamesport, New York, with several Muhlenberg alumni in[…]
Read Note about Leah Santacroce, James Silva
1968
Lee Seras, Carol Heckman Seras ’71
Lee Seras was recently honored as the Cincinnati Reds 2023 Baseball Scout of the Year. Lee was Muhlenberg baseball team captain in 1968 and a four-year player in both football and baseball. Lee received the award in March during the Reds’ organizational meetings at the team’s training complex[…]
Read Note about Lee Seras, Carol Heckman Seras ’71
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1979
Len Zon
Len Zon, M.D., appeared in a video highlighting his work. Len, who was elected to the prestigious National Academy of Sciences in 2022, is the director of the stem cell program at Boston Children’s Hospital. He uses zebrafish to study human blood diseases and melanoma. See the video at[…]
Read Note about Len Zon
1981
Lena S. Barnett
Lena S. Barnett celebrated the 34th anniversary of her law practice on May 1. Learn more at[…]
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1986
Leslie Arndt Cavaliere
Leslie Arndt Cavaliere retired after more than 12 years at Apple, where she worked in worldwide field marketing, sales training and development. Prior to Apple, Leslie worked in education publishing, spending 20 years at Pearson Education and three years at Cengage Learning as vice president of[…]
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1987
Leslie Widmer Woodworth
Leslie Widmer Woodworth spent three weeks in New Zealand with her husband in November. They toured the South Island before going to Auckland, where Leslie represented the United States in the 2024 Masters [Field] Hockey World Cup. Leslie writes, “I played midfield on the 60s women’s team and[…]
Read Note about Leslie Widmer Woodworth
1982
Lisa Ganzhorn Wallburg, Peter Wallburg ’80, Jim Price, Elaine Light Price ’83, Will Musselman ’71, Brenda Kaputsta Hunsberger ’01
Lisa Ganzhorn Wallburg sailed down the Rhine River on the Viking Hervor with her husband, Peter Wallburg ’80, Jim Price, Elaine Light Price ’83 and Will Musselman ’71 in April. To the group’s delight, they learned that the ship’s “godmother,” Brenda Kaputsta Hunsberger ’01, is a[…]
Read Note about Lisa Ganzhorn Wallburg, Peter Wallburg ’80, Jim Price, Elaine Light Price ’83, Will Musselman ’71, Brenda Kaputsta Hunsberger ’01
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1996
Lisa Johnson Traugott
Lisa Johnson Traugott’s book To Rescue a Witch became a Next Generation Indie Book Award finalist. Lisa was invited to attend and sign her book at the American Library Association’s convention in San[…]
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2022
Madeleine Kemo
Madeleine Kemo was named a semi-finalist for an English Teaching Assistant Award in Spain in the Fulbright U.S. Student[…]
Read Note about Madeleine Kemo
2005
Madeline Hoak
Madeline Hoak started a new job as assistant performance director with Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus. Tour dates are set through the end of 2024. If they roll through your town, come say hello and see the[…]
Read Note about Madeline Hoak
2020
Madison Kirchofer, Joseph Caporoso ’09
Madison Kirchofer traveled to the Paris Olympics for her job as a creative producer for Team Whistle, a New York-based global sports and entertainment media company whose president is Joseph Caporoso ’09. Her job has also taken her to the Super Bowl, March Madness, the U.S. Open and the WNBA[…]
Read Note about Madison Kirchofer, Joseph Caporoso ’09
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2024
Maria Corradini
Maria Corradini graduated in January and began a role as marketing coordinator for Discover Lehigh Valley. Read her story, “Q&A: How a Recent Alum Landed a Marketing Role With a Local Tourism Agency,” at muhlenberg.edu/alumnistories.[…]
Read Note about Maria Corradini
Two women stand on vacation while holding a copy of Muhlenberg Magazine
1977
Marion Kandel Piersol-Miller, Jenny Piersol ’08
Marion Kandel Piersol-Miller and daughter Jenny Piersol ’08 browsed Muhlenberg Magazine while overlooking the Bosporus during a recent stay in[…]
Read Note about Marion Kandel Piersol-Miller, Jenny Piersol ’08
1976
Mark Dewalt
Mark Dewalt published an article with Rachel Stein of West Virginia University titled “Prevalence of Accidents in Smaller Amish Settlements: 2015–2022” in The Journal of Plain Anabaptist Communities. Mark also completed training to be a volunteer at the Charlotte, North Carolina, airport (the[…]
Read Note about Mark Dewalt
1973
Mark Hettler
This past year Mark Hettler celebrated 45 years of marriage and 40 years in the computer software industry, including 26 years at his current job as a software developer with Bridgeway Benefit Technologies in Maple Shade, New Jersey, where he is still going strong (albeit part time) at age 73. The[…]
Read Note about Mark Hettler
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1970
Mark Rudolph, Bob Loeffler
Mark Rudolph and his wife continue to enjoy time and adventures with Bob Loeffler and his wife, from sailing in Key West, Florida, to recent trips to the Azores, the Canary Islands, and Tangiers, Morocco. “It’s great to still enjoy good health, old friendships, and new experiences,” Mark[…]
Read Note about Mark Rudolph, Bob Loeffler
2020
Marta Rardin
Marta Rardin has been accepted into the Master of Science in landscape ecology program at the University of Hohenheim in Stuttgart, Germany, and will be starting her studies there in October. The program combines her interests in soil science, sustainable agriculture and conservation, and she’s[…]
Read Note about Marta Rardin
2000
Matthew Hittinger
Matthew Hittinger published a new book of poetry and prints in September. “THOUGHT * FROST * VOODOO” is available on[…]
Read Note about Matthew Hittinger
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2003
Matthew Targarona, Meredith Libercci Targarona ’02
Matthew Targarona recently celebrated his five-year service anniversary at T. Rowe Price where he has been focusing on data management and reporting within investment operations. Matthew lives in Phoenix, Maryland, with his wife, Meredith Libercci Targarona ’02, and two elementary-school-age[…]
Read Note about Matthew Targarona, Meredith Libercci Targarona ’02
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2020
Max Krinsky
Max Krinsky graduated from the New York University School of Law and is a corporate law associate at Fenwick & West, which focuses on the tech and life sciences sectors. Read his story, “After Graduating From NYU School of Law, Young Alum Begins Legal Career,” at[…]
Read Note about Max Krinsky
2011
Megan Clarkin
Megan Clarkin, director of infrastructure program coordination at the city of Philadelphia Office of Transportation, Infrastructure & Sustainability, was a guest on the 2400 CHEW alumni podcast. Find episodes at 2400chew.transistor.fm or wherever you get your[…]
Read Note about Megan Clarkin
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1993
Megan Wagner, Paul Silverman ’78
Megan Wagner received the prestigious Jersey City Women of Action Award for 2024. Women of Action is awarded annually during Women’s History Month and is presented by Mayor Steven M. Fulop, the Jersey City Municipal Council and the Office of Cultural Affairs in celebration of Jersey City women[…]
Read Note about Megan Wagner, Paul Silverman ’78
1961
Meredith Bottum Dykstra
Meredith Bottum Dykstra writes, “I am still proud to say I was in the first coed class at Muhlenberg. I made many good friends and still stay in touch with those left. But I have also lost a few very close friends from ’Berg. I valued my education then and still[…]
Read Note about Meredith Bottum Dykstra
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1995
Merrick Benn
Merrick Benn has been elected U.S. chair and CEO of Womble Bond Dickinson (U.S.) LLP, effective January 1, 2025. A global finance partner, Merrick has 25 years of experience advising clients in equipment finance transactions, including secured financings, cross-border transactions and structured[…]
Read Note about Merrick Benn
1996
Michael Falkenberg
Michael Falkenberg, an assistant public defender in Harris County, Texas, was a guest on the 2400 CHEW alumni podcast. Find episodes at 2400chew.transistor.fm or wherever you get your[…]
Read Note about Michael Falkenberg
1981
Michael Lentz
Michael Lentz recently[…]
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A photo of a man in front of water
1978
Michael Rosenberg
Michael Rosenberg founded a tech-driven tool called GMIFY that is nearing completion. GMIFY will allow a market research panel company to create a better respondent experience, resulting in greater panelist retention with less recruiting spend and in data from engaged participants. GMIFY will soon[…]
Read Note about Michael Rosenberg
2013
Mike Speroni
Mike Speroni has been named to the Corning-Painted Post Area School District Sports Hall of Fame, Class of 2025. Mike was a standout hitter and pitcher at Muhlenberg.[…]
Read Note about Mike Speroni
1978
Nadeem Hussain
Nadeem Hussain has started a new digital bank in[…]
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A smiling baby sitting on the floor in a brown striped shirt and white pants with animals on them
2005
Noelle Tate
Noelle Tate and her husband, Karl Hammerle, welcomed their beautiful and very happy daughter, Winona Abigail, on July 26, 2023. They are excited to introduce Muhlenberg to Winona and vice versa![…]
Read Note about Noelle Tate
1970
Paul Christiansen
Paul Christiansen, after extensive research of the original sources, published the last of five volumes in a series describing the development of axial turbojet engines by the Westinghouse Corporation in May. The series is available from Amazon and Barnes &[…]
Read Note about Paul Christiansen
1989
Peter Angelini
Peter Angelini retired from public service after 24 years as an attorney in the New York state court system. He spent 10 years before that as an attorney in his county’s court system. In January, Peter began a new career in the private[…]
Read Note about Peter Angelini
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2020
Quentin Bernhard
Quentin Bernhard recently spent a year living in Senegal with the Young Adults in Global Mission program. He is currently serving as an Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) hunger advocacy fellow with Lutheran Advocacy Ministry in Pennsylvania and is a candidate for ordained ministry on[…]
Read Note about Quentin Bernhard
Three people smile for a photo on the set of a Broadway musical
2014
Rachel Kaufman, Carolyn Bonaccorsi ’18, Emily Searles ’19
Rachel Kaufman, Carolyn Bonaccorsi ’18 and Emily Searles ’19 are part of the team behind The Outsiders, the buzzworthy Broadway musical based on S.E. Hinton’s beloved novel. Read their story, “Alumni Offer the Inside Scoop on The Outsiders,” at[…]
Read Note about Rachel Kaufman, Carolyn Bonaccorsi ’18, Emily Searles ’19
A child in the middle lays down while holding two babies on either side
2014
Rachel Waldman, Jordan Posner ’13, Lauren Waldman Rubinson ’17
Rachel Waldman and Jordan Posner ’13 have welcomed their second Muhlenbaby! Jack Posner was born on June 23, 2023. Rachel’s sister Lauren Waldman Rubinson ’17 and her husband, Ari Rubinson, welcomed Lila Robinson on September 3, 2023. Cousin Mule legacies![…]
Read Note about Rachel Waldman, Jordan Posner ’13, Lauren Waldman Rubinson ’17
2024
Rebekah Ayre
Rebekah Ayre finished her first semester of a master’s in clinical mental health counseling and accepted an internship working as a counselor for the Department of Veterans[…]
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1976
Rob Nehring
Rob Nehring, his daughter Amanda and three others sailed to the British Virgin Islands this past spring on the four-cabin catamaran Island Curtisea. They sailed to remote islands reachable only by sail with limited numbers of[…]
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A group of five people in a photo booth with a watermark that says Peter's 70th Birthday
1976
Robert Beck, Kathie Diehl Beck, Stephen Hart, David Wall, Peter Kopperman
Several Class of 1976 alumni (including Robert Beck, Kathie Diehl Beck, Stephen Hart, and David Wall) gathered at the Bethesda Marriott on November 2 to celebrate Peter Kopperman’s 70th[…]
Read Note about Robert Beck, Kathie Diehl Beck, Stephen Hart, David Wall, Peter Kopperman
1975
Robert Fox
Robert Fox writes, “Hope everyone is doing well. If anyone remembers me, give a shout out about our 50th reunion, and I will fly in on my private jet and attend. If you don’t believe I have a private jet, you are correct. That’s right, I said[…]
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1978
Robert Shaw, Lori Apgar Shaw, John Elfers ’77
Robert Shaw and Lori Apgar Shaw connected with John Elfers ’77 in Waxahatchee, Texas. To encourage connections with alumni, Robert and Lori post their travel plans at[…]
Read Note about Robert Shaw, Lori Apgar Shaw, John Elfers ’77
1971
Robert Shirk
Robert Shirk’s second career is teaching physics at Mount St. Mary’s University.[…]
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1987
Robin Bardell
Robin Bardell hosted many proud alumni from the Class of 1987, who celebrated decades of friendship and happy occasions, at her wedding in May.[…]
Read Note about Robin Bardell
1968
Ron Henry, Dr. Wayne Muck, Nancy Sihler Muck ’69, Paul Fischer
Ron Henry is enjoying retirement in Florida. Another former New Jersey resident and ATO fraternity brother Dr. Wayne Muck and his wife, Nancy Sihler Muck ’69, recently moved close to Ron. Fellow Mules quarterback Paul Fischer and wife, Barbara, are annual snowbirds in Siesta Key, Florida.[…]
Read Note about Ron Henry, Dr. Wayne Muck, Nancy Sihler Muck ’69, Paul Fischer
1971
Russell Johnson
After 20 years as the founding president and CEO of HealthSpark Foundation, Russell Johnson retired and now lives full time in La Jolla, California, with his wife, Jo Ann. Russell writes, “We have been blessed with two wonderful grandchildren as well as sons and their wives who fill our days with[…]
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1971
Sally Wiener Grotta
Sally Wiener Grotta writes, “Life is good. Life’s a rollercoaster. Life goes on, thank goodness. And no, writers and artists don’t retire. We just tackle new projects.” Sally’s most recent books are “Of Being Woman,” a collection of feminist science fiction published by NobleFusion[…]
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2023
Sam White
Sam White is a finalist for a English Teaching Assistant Award in the Fulbright U.S. Student Program. Sam will spend 10 months, starting this fall, teaching English in Mongolia. Find her story at[…]
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2023
Samantha Eynon
Samantha Eynon works for the restaurant management software company Toast in its brand new sports and entertainment vertical. Read her story, “Samantha Eynon ’23 Begins Her Career at[…]
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A man in a wheelchair has one arm around a young girl and one around a young boy
1955
Samuel Rosenberger
Samuel Rosenberger writes, “My wife Jo Ann passed away in December 2022. I have since moved to Country Meadows of Hershey, an assisted living facility, due to becoming an[…]
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Five women stand for a photo on a beach
1973
Sandy Smith Bodnyk, Dulcie Bausch Schmidt, Susan Champion, Marilyn Irving McAllister, Suzanne Landis ’74
Five Mules had a mini-reunion in Ocean City, New Jersey, in October sharing fun and fond memories of their time at Muhlenberg. The group includes Sandy Smith Bodnyk, Dulcie Bausch Schmidt, Susan Champion, Marilyn Irving McAllister, and Suzanne Landis[…]
Read Note about Sandy Smith Bodnyk, Dulcie Bausch Schmidt, Susan Champion, Marilyn Irving McAllister, Suzanne Landis ’74
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2023
Sara Ringenbach, Riri Yoza, Paige A. Jones ’22, Muxue Du ’22
Sara Ringenbach, Riri Yoza, Paige A. Jones ’22 and Muxue Du ’22 co-authored a recently published biochemistry paper. They conducted undergraduate research with Professor of Chemistry Keri Colabroy, who’s also a co-author. The research relates to enzymes that create building blocks for[…]
Read Note about Sara Ringenbach, Riri Yoza, Paige A. Jones ’22, Muxue Du ’22
2009
Scott Kramer
Scott Kramer joined Jefferson Abington Hospital in Abington, Pennsylvania, as a certified physician assistant in the department of hospital medicine in November 2022. In prior years, Scott held various positions as a paramedic at Narberth Ambulance (Ardmore, Pennsylvania) and Berwyn Fire Company[…]
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1965
Sharon Brewer Lowe
Sharon Brewer Lowe has completed her tenure as a member of the Alumni Board. Her willingness throughout her years of service to support any and all events tied to current students had a meaningful[…]
Read Note about Sharon Brewer Lowe
1990
Sharon Mahn
Sharon Mahn was recently elected to Muhlenberg College’s Board of Trustees and will serve a three-year[…]
Read Note about Sharon Mahn
A woman in a wedding dress does a split while hanging from aerial silks in a theatre while the groom kisses her hand
2016
Shayna Golub, Tommy McCarthy
Shayna Golub and Tommy McCarthy were married on September 2, 2023, at Proctors Theater in Schenectady, New[…]
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2023
Simone Kaye
Simone Kaye has been hired as a full-time investigator with the Office of the Public Defender in Palm Beach County, Florida, following a four-month[…]
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1982
Steve Lally
Steve Lally was the recipient of the 2024 Patriot of the Year Award from the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War at a ceremony honoring the birth of President Ulysses S. Grant. On an unrelated note, Steve was quoted in Geoff Dale’s book Much More Than a Stooge: Shemp Howard about his research[…]
Read Note about Steve Lally
2000
Stewart Solomon
Stewart Solomon recently joined major biotech contract development and manufacturing organization Rentschler Biopharma as associate director of quality assurance operations. Stewart also was re-elected as president of the board of directors of USA[…]
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2019
Taj Singh
Taj Singh, a third-year medical student at Temple University’s Lewis Katz School of Medicine at St. Luke’s, appeared on WFMZ’s Talk With Your Doctor. Taj was on a panel discussing a student-led care center targeting those with limited or no health care access.[…]
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A group of young people gathered together to smile for a photo while holding a red flag with a white M and Muhlenberg College written on it
2017
Taylor Smith, Matthew Parker
Taylor Smith and Matthew Parker were married on March 23 in Jersey City, New Jersey, and were joined by fellow field hockey, lacrosse and baseball alumni in[…]
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1964
The Rev. James Smith II
The Rev. James Smith II has retired after 42 years of pastoral ministry due to his myasthenia gravis. James moved to Illinois in 2010 to be near his youngest daughter and her family. He worked for Aflac until having a heart attack. God is good, and James enjoys spending time in His Word and in[…]
Read Note about The Rev. James Smith II
1960
The Rev. Ken Fagerheim
The Rev. Ken Fagerheim, who’s celebrating 19 years since retirement, would love to hear from his Sig Ep friends and the friends he had in freshman year.[…]
Read Note about The Rev. Ken Fagerheim
1956
The Rev. Richard G. Miller Jr.
The Rev. Richard G. Miller Jr. was honored on June 2 by members of Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Souderton, Pennsylvania, a parish he served for 22 years before retiring in 1999. The occasion was his 90th birthday and his 64th year of ordination in the Lutheran ministry. Richard preached the sermon[…]
Read Note about The Rev. Richard G. Miller Jr.
2002
Tim Burke
Tim Burke has accepted the role of executive director of the Lehigh Valley Phantoms[…]
Read Note about Tim Burke
1998
Tim Switaj
Tim Switaj was promoted to vice president and chief population health officer for WellSpan Health in central[…]
Read Note about Tim Switaj
1989
Timothy Walbert
Timothy Walbert was appointed chair of the board of directors of Latigo Biotherapeutics, a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing best-in-class non-opioid pain[…]
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Three men sing on a stage at a brewery
1981
Todd Pretz, Brian Marron, Sam Calagione ’92
In November, Todd Pretz and Brian Marron performed at Dogfish Head Craft Brewery and Tasting Room in Milton, Delaware, reprising their days in college at the campus Night Owl. Sam Calagione ’92, founder of Dogfish Head, hosted this wonderful and well-attended event. Many fellow Muhlenberg[…]
Read Note about Todd Pretz, Brian Marron, Sam Calagione ’92
1972
Tom Dunkel
Tom Dunkel is featured in the new Audible Original audio documentary Shadowball: Rise of the Black Athlete, an eight-part series narrated by Emmy Award-winning TV journalist Jemele Hill. Episode seven, “Hope Diamond,” is about an integrated semi-pro baseball team (led by future Hall of Fame[…]
Read Note about Tom Dunkel
Five people stand together at an event
1976
Tom Hadzor, Gnim Bazim ’21, Quentin McDowell ’03, Shaena Brusey ’23, Jonathan Edwards ’09
Tom Hadzor, president of the Mercersburg Academy Board of Regents, and Gnim Bazim ’21, Quentin McDowell ’03, Shaena Brusey ’23, and Jonathan Edwards ’09 found each other at a Mercersburg party at the Glass House in New York City in October. Tom, Gnim, and Jonathan are Mercersburg alumni and[…]
Read Note about Tom Hadzor, Gnim Bazim ’21, Quentin McDowell ’03, Shaena Brusey ’23, Jonathan Edwards ’09
1999
Tracey McGee Piparo
Tracey McGee Piparo has dedicated herself to spreading awareness of the benefits of palliative care to both patients and health care professionals. She’s been a frequent speaker at national conferences and has leveraged social media (@your.palliative_PA) to reach a wider audience. Tracey recently[…]
Read Note about Tracey McGee Piparo
2009
Veronica Sanchez Gonzalez
Veronica Sanchez Gonzalez has been named one of Lehigh Valley Business’ Women of Influence for 2024. Veronica currently serves as the chief executive officer for Valley Health[…]
Read Note about Veronica Sanchez Gonzalez
Four people pose for a photo in front of a waterfall
1977
Wendy McNamara Brondi
Wendy McNamara Brondi enjoyed a wonderful trip to[…]
Read Note about Wendy McNamara Brondi
1971
William Reaser, Megan Reaser ’00
William Reaser, an attorney, was recently honored for his 50 years of service as a member of the Monroe County Bar Association. William served many years as president of the association and chairman of the Monroe County Bar Foundation, which distributes hundreds of thousands of dollars in grants[…]
Read Note about William Reaser, Megan Reaser ’00
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