By Gaurav Gupta
information systems '03

This edition of Class Notes contains information received prior to September 19, 2001. Send us your good news! Visit us online at www.umbc.edu/alumni.

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Judy Diane (Warren) Shilling, psychology, is a teacher at Friendship Valley Elementary School. Her husband, Richard, is retired from the Baltimore County Fire Department. The couple resides in Sykesville Md.

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Wayne Bushell, physics, is a senior systems engineer at Science Applications International Corporation and is married to Claudette. The couple resides in Havre de Grace, Md.

David R. Herron, political science, is an editorial associate for Maryland State Archives. His wife, Susan MacDonald, is an associate professor of medicine at the Johns Hopkins University. They reside in Severna Park, Md.

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Peter Hubbard, philosophy, is a teacher in the Berkley Unified school district. He and his wife, Eriko Kitazawa, reside in Berkeley, Calif.

William W. Wade, Jr., economics, is vice president of claims at American Medical Security. He and his wife, Bridget Fishburn, and daughter, Christina, live in Oneida, Wis.

Norma A. (Baumgartner) Wagner, history with certificate in teaching, is an administrator with Smith, Harne and Song. She and her husband, Norbert, live in Fallston, Md.

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William D. Lahner, American studies, is a plant manager at the Crown and Seal Co, Inc. He and his wife, Patricia, and daughter, Meghan, reside in Toledo, Ohio.

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Barbera Ella (Steinhorn) Goldberg, sociology, is a pre-school teacher at the Jewish Community Center. Her husband, David, is an assistant manager at the Government Printing Office. They live with their children, Joseph and Mindy, in Bellevue, Wash.

Mildred Rahn, American studies, is a folklorist at Heritage Partnerships. She is working on a book titled Club 47 and resides in Watertown, Mass.

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Dennis Wayne Shue, psychology, is a demand planner at Black and Decker. He resides in Reisterstown, Md.

James L. Wiggins, political science, is an attorney at the law office of James Wiggins. He and his wife, Evangeline, reside in Baltimore.

Lynnette W. Young, political science, is the principal and senior consultant at Dames Point Management. She resides in Baltimore.

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Joseph John Dyer, economics, is a partner at Seyfarth Shaw. He was honored as one of 15 recipients of the Burton Legal Foundation Award for Legal Achievement in June 2001. He resides in Linthicum, Md.

Renee Frazier, sociology, is the president/CEO of VHA Pennsylvania. She resides with her husband, Ricky Sr., in Pittsburgh, Pa.

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David P. Kratz, physics, is a research scientist at NASA. He resides in Poquosan, Va.

Dennis Leaf, political science, is a senior advisor at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. He and his wife, Denise Sines, and son, Alexander, live in Dayton, Md.

Charles Jamel Tarrant, sociology, is the director of human resources at the Maryland Department of Agriculture. His wife, Maddalene Scofield, is a social worker at Maryland Department of Human Resources. The couple and their son, Kyle Jamel, live in Denton, Md.

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Larraine Bernstein, sociology, is a health consultant at the Immune Deficiency Foundation. Her husband, Kenneth D. Hornstein, is a wealth manager at Allfirst Trust Company. The couple and their children, Jonathan and Jeffery, live in Owings Mills, Md.

Rhonda R. Brown, chemistry, is an attorney at the Washington D.C. Federal Court Southern District. She resides in New Carollton, Md.

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Ann K. (Kirchman) Dubel, biological sciences, is a biomedical engineering technician at Baltimore Therapeutic Equipment. She resides in Dayton, Md.

Ronald Hawkins, Africana studies, is a technology project manager at Bank of America. His wife, Valerie A. (Martin) Hawkins '82, Africana studies, is a teacher for Prince George's County Public Schools. The couple resides in Baltimore.

Henry B. Howard, political science, is the president/CEO of U.S. Education Finance Corporation. He resides in Miami, Fla.

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John Richard Massal, mathematics, is a self-employed computer engineer in Frankfurt, Germany. His wife, Kirol, is a laboratory technician at Onken Jogourt.

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Stephen A. Rykiel, health science and policy, is president of the the Health Center of Orlando, Inc. He resides with his children, Michelle and Sean, in Orlando, Fla.

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Valerie A. (Martin) Hawkins (see Ronald Hawkins '79)

Cynthia L. Meyer Hollis, visual and performing arts, is a graduate student coordinator in the Department of Pathology at the University of Maryland, Baltimore. She received her master's degree in Business Administration with a dual concentration in marketing and e-commerce from University of Maryland College Park in May 2001. She and her husband, Mark, live in Baltimore.

Robert Pfeiff, economics, is a chief technology officer for CrossTier. His wife, Patti Kattowski, is the director of sales and marketing at Batal Builders. The couple and their son, Bobby, live in Faifax, Va.

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Sandra Jeanne (Snyder) Turner, health services and sociology, is a registered nurse for the Anne Arundel Medical Center. Her husband, Paul, is a retail salesman for Gateway Country stores. The couple resides in Glen Burnie, Md.

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Henry V. Baker Ph.D., biological sciences and psychology, is an associate director and full-time professor at the University of Florida Genetics Institute. His wife, Susan (Beaton), is a medical technologist for Shands Hospital at the University of Florida. The couple and their daughter, Kelly Anne, live in Gainesville, Fla.

Emad S. Hamid, information systems, is an information systems manager at Mar-Jac Poultry, Inc. He and his wife, Basma M. Elashker, and children, Noor, Omar and Noha, reside in Lawrenceville, Ga.

Brenda J. Picarello, psychology, works for the Baltimore County Public School System. She and her husband, Michael A. Picarello '85, history, live in Monkton, Md. Michael is the owner of Michael A. Picarello Co.

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Glen Goss, social work and psychology, is the Africa director for PRO Missions. His wife, Jennifer Baer, is an artist. The couple resides in Potgietersrus, South Africa.

Sylvia D. (Fulwood) Paylor, M.S., Africana studies, is a neighborhood project coordinator. She lives with jer husband, Michael, and daughter, Ayanna, in Baltimore.

Michael A. Picarello (see Brenda Picarello '84).

Geoffrey Ravenhill, M.S., molecular biology, is a research technician at UMBC. He previously worked for Johns Hopkins University for 10 years. He lives with his wife, Brenda Patrick, in Sparks, Md.

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Marco S. Venida, computer science, is the lead developer at FOA Center for Bio Evaluations and Research. He resides in Bowie, Md.

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Steve Rifkin, computer science, is a senior Unix systems administrator and technical director for Johns Hopkins University Department of Computer Science. He resides in Baltimore.

Donald B. Willett, visual and performing arts, is a project leader at General Physics Corporation. He manages video satellite broadcasting and web-based training for clients and is also a technical director for New Media Company Push Productions. He resides in Baltimore.

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Edward J. Abramson, English with teaching certificate, is a contract specialist for Universities Space Research Association. His wife, Jennifer (Mack) Abramson '97, mathematics, is a senior analyst at JSI consultants. The couple lives in Elkridge, Md.

Jeffery P. Strong, interdisciplinary studies, is a writer/producer for the Discovery Channel. He and his wife reside in Gambrills, Md.

Gregory B. Vassie, sociology, is a senior Unix systems administrator at the Pratt Institute. He resides with his wife, Elizabeth McKay, in Toronto, Ontario.

Steven L. Wurmb, emergency health services, is a senior network analyst for Synertech. He resides with his wife and daughters, Shannon and Megan, in East Berlin, Pa.

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Michael Nathan Broida, computer science, is a software engineer at First Data Merchant Services. He and his wife, Leslie Anderson, and daughter, Sofia, live in Elkridge, Md.

Susan Aaron Ostrinsky, theatre, is an executive administrator at the Bethesda Metro Center. Her husband, Robert, is a tax accountant at Aronson Fetridge & Weigle. The couple resides in Derwood, Md.

Diane Clemson Schaefer, modern language and linguistics, is the director of education at the Sylvan Learning Center. Her husband, Stephen, is a trainer at Polycom. The couple resides in Cedar Park, Texas.

Michael Wilson, information systems, is a network administrator at Applied Information Sciences. He resides in Odenton, Md.

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Megan Austin, English, is a staff attorney at the United States District Court. Her husband, Joel Parris, is also an attorney. The couple resides in Tucson, Ariz.

Donghwan Yoon, computer science, is a principal software engineer at Cisco Systems, Inc. He resides in Bothell, Wash.

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Joseph F. Brostow, engineering, is a chemical engineer at AgraTech, Incorporated. He resides in Gulfport, Miss.

Suzette Jackson, health science and policy, is a patent examiner at the United States Patent and Trademark office. She resides in Bowie, Md.

Samir Bipin Patel, biochemistry and molecular biology, is a radiologist at Radiology, Inc. He resides in Granger, Ind.

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Wendie Blaustein, interdisciplinary studies, is an account manager at Data Processing Solutions. She resides in Columbia, Md.

Maria R. Campbell, engineering, is a mechanical engineer at Goodrich Corporation Aerospace Division. She resides in San Diego, Calif.

Shawn Duffy, information systems, is the vice president of engineering security practice at Digital DataTrust, LLC. His wife, Laura, is a domestic engineer. They live in New Market, Md.

Holly J. Freeman, psychology, works for the Mercy Medical Center. She resides in Lutherville, Md.

Dawn Melissa (Briggs) Graham, English, is a realtor at Adams, Cameron and Company. Her husband, Richard, is an installation technician at Certified Security. The couple and their children, Caitlyn and Allen, live in Port Orange, Fla.

Michael Chester Madigan, economics, is a software engineer at Websense. He and his wife, Jennifer Cartera, and son, Devin, reside in San Diego, Calif.

Robert L. Thorton Jr., English, is a senior technical writer at Starbase Corporation. He resides in Arlington Va.

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Scott James Forbes, English, is a teacher at North County High School. He resides in Gwynn Oak, Md.

Joseph Queen, information systems, is an EDP coordinator for Baltimore City. His wife Monique (Sedgwick) Queen '98, information systems, is a microcomputer system specialist at the Johns Hopkins University. The couple and their children, Jabria and Malik, live in Baltimore.

G. Scott Reed, English, is the director of e-marketing at Performax. He resides in Baltimore.

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Nadine B. Block, English, is an adult services supervisor at the Carroll County Public Library. Her husband, Henry Rosendale, is a relationship banker for BB&T. The couple resides in Sykesville, Md.

Jennifer Anne Cooper, music, is a professional opera singer. She resides in Pomfret, Md.

Rajiv Kohli Ph.D., operations analysis, is an assistant professor in the department of business information systems at Lehigh University. He is teaching courses on strategic information systems and managing information systems development. He resides Granger, Ind.

Claire Crompton Lea, interdisciplinary studies, is retired and resides in Columbia, Md.

Clement E. Richardson, interdisciplinary studies, is a financial advisor at UBS Paine Webber Inc. He resides in Alta Loma, Calif.

Jill M. (Timmons) Royston, English, is the president of Royston Consulting Inc. and a learning development analyst at AstraZeneca. Her husband, A. Zack Royston '99, M.S., emergency health services, is the director of the Paramedic Education Program at Prince George's Community College. The couple founded their own management consulting business. They reside in Annapolis, Md.

Martha Ann Hoke (Miller) Sosebee, psychology, is a staff assistant at Gwinnett University Center. Her husband, John, is a network engineer at Bellsouth.net. They reside in Lawrenceville, Ga.

Roman Sznajder PhD., mathematics, is an associate professor in the mathematics department at Bowie State University. He and his wife, Joanna, live in Bowie, Md.

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Robert Banz, computer science, is the coordinator for core systems at UMBC's Office of Information Technology. He resides in Baltimore.

Eileen Mary (Meehan) Bozzi, health services, is a marketing services consultant at United Healthcare. Her husband, Christopher, is a police officer for the State of Connecticut. The couple resides in Rocky Hill, Conn.

Gregory Doniel Coley, history, is an electronics technician at American I.V. products. He resides in Baltimore.

Jane A. Evans, visual and performing arts, is an art professor at Towson University. Her husband, Thomas Wynn, is the head of graphics/photography at the National Institutes of Health/NIDA. The couple resides in Baltimore.

Peggy Jean Koester Horst, engineering, is a chemical engineer at the Maryland Department of the Environment Air & Radiation Management Administration. She resides with her husband, John, in Bel Air, Md.

Brian M. Maher, geography, is working for GIS Tech. His wife, Amy (Lyn) Maher '97, psychology with teaching certificate, is a second grade teacher for Anne Arundel County Public Schools. The couple resides in Pasadena, Md.

Kellie Michele McCants, interdisciplinary studies, is a pediatric psychology fellow at Mount Washington Pediatric Hospital. She resides in Baltimore.

Sonja Meredith, psychology, is an RX clerk at the Giant Food Foundation. She resides in Columbia, Md.

Carin Denise Morea, history, is a consultant at Verizon Communications Inc. She resides in Catonsville, Md.

Hitesh Patel, biochemistry and molecular biology, is an internal medicine resident at the Temple Medical Center. He resides in Philadelphia, Pa.

Jennifer (Ingraham) Wowkanyn, psychology with teaching certificate, is a senior accountant at Stegman and Company. She resides in Ellicott City, Md.

Michael J. Wright, psychology, is pursuing a master's degree in education at the University of Maryland College Park while working for the federal government. He resides in Hyattsville, Md.

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Michael A. Allen, information systems and visual and performing arts, is a supervisor at UNIX Technical Operations at Digex, Inc. He is married to Tammie, and they reside in Ellicott City, Md.

Nichole Denise Anzalone, sociology, is a customer service coordinator at Coburn Chemicals. She resides in Owings Mills, Md.

Rhonda Lee (Mabe) Baddour, information systems, is a business manager at the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory.

Jon S. Cardin, M.P.S., policy sciences, is a law clerk at the Baltimore City Courthouse. He resides in Baltimore.

Kathleen S. Davis, English, teaches history and English to middle and high school students with learning disabilities at Summit View School in Los Angeles. She resides in Glendale, Calif.

Danae Griffin, M.S., health services, is a benefits specialist at US Airways. She received her master's degree in human resources management from Bowie State University and resides in Arlington, Va.

Cynthia Reidy Ottone, health science and policy, is a HEIDIS policy manager at the National Committee for Quality Assurance.

Michael T. Ottone, social work, is the director-high management at Carolina Children's Home. The couple resides in Irmo, S.C.

Andrew A. Quinn, health science and policy, is a corporate operations manager at Integrated Health Services, Inc. He and his wife Caroline reside in Hampstead, Md.

Noel Alexander Rosengart, M.P.S. policy sciences, is an investigative attorney for the New York City Department of Investigation. He resides in Brooklyn, N.Y.

Robyn Ellen Rhudy, M.S.,chemistry, is a HPLC chemist at Strasburger & Siegel, Inc. She resides in Marriottsville, Md.

Cha Rae Scott, economics, is a consultant for Verizon, Inc. He resides in Pikesville, Md.

Archana K. Shah, information systems, is a programmer/analyst at VIPS, Incorporated. Her husband, Jigar P. Shah, is a manufacturing engineer at U.S. Filter Corporation. The couple resides in Reisterstown, Md.

Patricia Ann (Richardson) Taitano, theatre, is a performing arts coordinator for the City of Yuma. Her husband, Matthew, is a staff sergeant in the United States Marine Corps. The couple resides Yuma, Ariz.

Michelle G. Warren, engineering, is a package engineer at Alpharma USPD. She resides in Columbia, Md.

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Jennifer Mack Abramson (see Edward J. Abramson '88)

John Baddour, information systems, is a security analyst for Sinternetworking. His wife, Rhonda Lee (Mabe) Baddour '96, information systems, is a business manager at the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory. The couple resides in Laurel, Md.

Scott Hechinger, information systems, is a web developer at Pulse Engineering. His wife Karen (Lewis) Hechinger '97, American Studies, is an academic advisor at University of Maryland, University College. The couple resides in Gambrills, Md.

James Edward Keatts, political science, is an assistant states attorney at the Anne Arundel County Government District Court. He received his law degree from the University of Maryland, Baltimore. He resides with his wife, Tammy, in Crofton, Md.

Bryan J. Kennsington, visual and performing arts, is an imaging specialist for Corporate Visions. He resides in Shady Side, Md.

Sravant Lavu, biological sciences, is a director at Computer and Hi-tech Management Inc. His wife, Teena Varghese, is a product manager at Citrix. They reside in Silver Spring, Md.

Dayong Li, PhD., statistics, is an assistant director at Forest Lab Inc. He resides in New York, N.Y.

Daniel V. Magha, information systems, is a web wizard at Firaxis Games Inc. His wife, Kristina (Rankin) Magaha '98, emergency health services, is a patient service coordinator for the Department of Vascular Surgery, University of Maryland Hospital. They reside in Owings Mills, Md.

Amy L. (Helms) Maher, psychology with teaching certificate, is a second grade teacher for Anne Arundel County Public Schools. (see Brian M. Maher geography '95)

Genevieve C. Pepe, visual and performing arts, is a graphic designer/research agent. He resides in Houston, Texas.

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Christopher Barton, political science, is self-employed franchise owner. He and his father own 20 "Sonic Drive-In" stores. He resides in Mesquite, Texas.

Laurianne B. Brown, psychology, is the community director at UMBC. She graduated from Ohio State University with a masters degree in higher education. She resides in Baltimore.

Erik Marlon Hatcher, visual and performing arts, is an art teacher at Thomas G. Hayes Elementary School. He resides in Baltimore.

Kristina (Rankin) Magaha '88, (see Daniel V. Magah '97)

Felicia L. McKoy, engineering, works for Conrad Technologies in Washington, D.C. She graduated with a master's degree in mechanical engineering in December 2000 and resides in Clinton, Md.

Nasser Moiduddin, interdisciplinary studies, is a medical student. His wife, Hoda Abu Karam, is an elementary school teacher. They reside in Bartlet, Ill.

William J. Polynaik, history and political science, is a network technician at Mercantile Safe Deposit and Trust Company. He resides in Linthicum, Md.

Monique (Sedgwick) Queen (see Joseph Queen '93)

Charul Seoni, emergency health services, is an infrastructure engineer at VeriSign Global Registry Services. He resides in Germantown, Md.

Damita L. Strong-Owens, information systems, is a network/systems engineer for the Social Security Administration. She resides with her husband, Aaron, and daughter, Celina, in Baltimore.

Marlon Thomas, chemistry, is a Ph.D. student at the University of California. He resides in Irvine, Calif.

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James H. Collins, interdisciplinary studies, is the CEO of Blackout Studios Inc. He also leads an urban soul band called Fertile Ground. He lives with his younger brother, Jamelle, in Baltimore.

John Christopher Collins, information systems, is an engineering manager at TFC automation. He and his wife, Joan, reside in Woodstock, Md.

Jamie Gansell, American studies with teaching certificate, is an account manager at MBNA. She resides in Baltimore.

Matthew H. Grey, English, is a seminarian in the Archdiocese of Baltimore. He resides in Pasadena, Md.

Jason Anthony Hobbs, political science, is a small business development promoter at Peace Corps of America. He resides in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.

Vince Hu, psychology, is a network engineer at Computer Aid Inc. and a business owner. He resides in Germantown, Md.

Joo Yeun Kim, sociology, is a survey statistician at the Bureau of Census. She resides in Silver Spring, Md.

Mark J. Klemans, English, is a law clerk at the Law Offices of Peter Angelos and is a third-year law student. He resides in Bel Air, Md.

Michelle A. Leach-Bard, information systems, is a senior vice-president at IProcess Online, Inc. Her husband, Rubin Bard, is the director of real estate for Giant Food of Maryland. The couple resides in Lutherville, Md.

Robyn L. Miller, theatre, is a writer/editor at the Foundation Fighting Blindness. She resides in Baltimore.

Gia- Hoa Tuong Nguyen, information systems, is a network engineer at Digex Inc. He resides in Rockville, Md.

Zack Royston, M.S., emergency health services (see Jill Royston '94)

Elizabeth Ruddy Williams, history, is a teacher at Mount de Sales Academy Inc. She resides in Baltimore.

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Robert Michael Barrett, psychology, is a journal copyeditor at the American Physiological Society. He resides in Bethesda, Md.

Lamont E. Blakely, Jr., information systems, is a systems engineer for the Boeing Company. He resides in Laurel, Md.

Brian Patrick Dunnigan, English, received his masters degree in literature with distinction from the American University in Washington, D.C. in May 2001. Before pursuing a Ph.D. in literature, Brian plans to take an extensive trip to Ireland. He resides in Baltimore.

Benjamin Lieb, computer science and information systems, is a software engineer at Lippincott Williams and Wilkens. His wife, Tiffany, is an assistant manager for New York and Company. The couple resides in Union Bridge, Md.

Laurie Michelle Lutz, visual and performing arts, is a graphic artist at the Educational Funding Company. She resides in Fallston, Md.

Michael D. Myers, visual and performing arts, is a graphic designer with Patuxent Publishing Company. He resides in Ellicott City, Md.

Daniel J. Neal, emergency health services, is a captain in the fire rescue department. He resides in Leesburg, Va.

Shannon L. Spence, M.S., engineering, is a mechanical engineer at the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division. She resides in Bryantown, Md.

Stefanie Lea Spiker, modern language and linguistics, is a general assistant for Support/UMBC. She resides in Baltimore.

Nugroho Sulistiono, information systems management, is a software engineer at DrFirst Inc. He resides in Beltsville, Md.

Cyril l. Williams, engineering, is a reliability engineer at E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Company. His wife Sally Alhadi is a credit analyst at Allfirst Bank. The couple resides in Dunbar, W.Va.

Chung San Yu, M.S., engineering management, is a senior administrative officer at Human Resource Management, Taiwan. His wife Julia Chen is an accounting secretary. They reside in Kaoushiung, Taiwan.

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Todd D. Allen, Ph.D., molecular and cell biology, is a postdoctoral scientist at the Center for Agricultural Biotechnology. He resides in Columbia, Md.

Kassie Tovah Baldwin, visual and performing arts, is pursuing a master's degree in teaching English as a second language (TESOL). She resides in Beltsville, Md.

Brian T. Beanland, information systems, is a LAN Administrator at AWI/MD Lottery. He resides in Laurel, Md.

Geetika Bector, biochemistry and molecular biology, is a laboratory technician at BBI Biotech Research Laboratory. She resides in Gaithersburg, Md.

Lindsey M. Borys, English, is a teacher in the Howard County Public School System. She resides in Catonsville, Md.

Vanessa Ann Buono, visual and performing arts, is a graduate scholarship student and faculty member, teaching beginner acting classes at Purdue University. She resides in Lafayette, Ind.

Wing-Yu Chan, information systems, is a computer specialist at the U.S. Department of the Treasury. She resides in North Potomac, Md.

Amanda Dawn Charrier, geography and environmental systems, is pursuing a Ph.D. in geology at the Johns Hopkins University. She resides in Baltimore.

Mileka Gilbert, biological sciences, is a first-year student in the M.D./Ph.D. program at the University of North Carolina. She resides in Chapel Hill, N.C.

Marie-Claire A. Guillard, M.A., economic policy analysis, is an economist at the Bureau of Labor Statistics. She resides in Elkridge, Md.

John Paul Heaton, computer science, is a CTS engineer at Telecommunications Systems, Inc. and resides in Owings Mills, Md.

Brian Henry, American studies, is a marketing writer at TIAA-CREF. He and his wife, Fabienne, and children Marcus, Maxime and Colette reside in Brooklyn, N.Y.

Tapan G. Kamdar, M.S., computer science, is a software engineer at Aether Systems. He resides in Pikesville, Md.

Kenneth J. Keidan, environmental science, is an engineering supervisor at the Hyatt Regency. He resides in Westminister, Md.

Myung-Hee Ko, M.A., instructional systems development, is a full-time teacher for Prince George's County Public Schools. She resides in Baltimore.

Premdat P. Kokilepersaud, engineering, is a facility manager at Morgan State University. He resides in Baltimore.

David L. Lebowitz, emergency health services, was promoted from flight paramedic to outreach coordinator at STAT Med Evac. He resides in Elkridge, Md.

Steven M. Lesser, history, is a district manager for Automatic Data Processing. He resides in Charlottesville, Va.

Tamar Loewy, health science and policy, is a managed care liaison at Jewish Family Services. She resides in Baltimore.

Zongxiang Luo, M.A., economic policy analysis, is a market analyst at the Providian Financial Corporation. She and her husband, Jingsan Zhu, reside in Secane, Pa.

Lisa Jean Marah, psychology, is a court monitor at the House of Ruth. She resides in Baltimore.

Levi J. Pike, visual arts, is a financial planner at First Financial. She resides in Washington, D.C.

John Frank Radtka, biological sciences/bio-chemistry and molecular biology, is entering medical school at the University of Maryland School of Medicine. He resides in Reisterstown, Md.

Sonha Son, visual and performing arts, is a webmaster at CHI Centers, Inc. She resides in Olney, Md.

Patrick Taylor, engineering, is a mechanical engineer at the Naval Surface Warfare Center. He resides in Rockville, Md.

Rene J. Zelaya, information systems management, is a junior software engineer at QSS Group, Inc. She resides in Germantown, Md.

Zhang Zhao, M.S., computer science, is an associate at Constellation Power Source, Inc. He resides with his wife, Fei Yang, in Columbia, Md.

BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENTS

E. Edward Bentley, II '96, information systems, announces the birth of his son, Evan Eliel Cooper on April 12, 2001. Edward is a web-hosting manager at Commerce One and resides in New Carrollton, Md.

Michelle Lyn Miskimon Brinkmeyer '97, information systems, and husband, William, had a daughter, Sydney Paige on May 1, 2001. Michelle is a senior systems engineer at Windmere Information Technology Systems. The family resides in Joppa, Md.

Susan A. Hall '87, information systems, and her husband, Joseph, had a daughter, Megan Ann, on July 17, 2001. Susan is a lease administrator at Constellation Reality Management. The family resides in Eldersburg, Md.

Alice E. (Hicks) Haupt '88, economics, and her husband, Eric, had a daughter, Claudia Louise on March 22, 2001. Alice is a financial administrator at Church & Houff, P.A. The family resides in Ellicott City, Md.

Tressa D. (Jenkins) Pruitt '96, information systems, and her husband, Randy, had a daughter, Hope Makenzie, on April 5, 2001. The family resides in Raleigh, N.C.

Margaret Cunningham Lewis '90, sociology, her husband, John, and big sister Kendall welcomed daughter Kasey on May 24, 2001. The family resides in Columbia, Md.

Sherry McClunin-Fowler '88, emergency health services, and her husband, Robert, had a daughter, Megan Elizabeth, on May 22, 2001. McClunin-Fowler is a business analyst at Boeing. The family resides in Great Mill, Md.

Christopher Tkaciak '90, political science/ Africana studies, his wife, Aysem Tkacik '95, M.S., information systems management, and big brother Emre Bryson, welcomed daughter, Shelby Yasemein, on April 8, 2001. Chris is director of student judicial programs and university attorney for student affairs at UMBC. Aysem is an associate director at NASDAQ. The family resides in Mount Airy, Md.

Rodney Thederick Walker '97, computer science, and his wife, Wendy Elizabeth, had a daughter, Grace Elizabeth, January 30, 2001. Walker is a software engineer at Incanta Incorporated. The family resides in Marietta, Ga.

WEDDING ANNOUNCEMENTS

Renae Banks Ross '87, modern languages and linguistics, married Chris Ross on November 3, 2000. She is a procurement specialist at OAO Corporation. The couple resides in Elkridge, Md.

Nicole J. (Bodarky) Handler '98, psychology, married William Handler on July 14, 2001. She is a school psychologist intern in the Greenwich (CT) School District. The couple resides in Port Chester, N.Y.

Kenneth S. Friedman '96, psychology, married Marla Gras on June 3, 2001. He is graduating from the University of Bridgeport (CT) College of Chiropractic. The couple resides in Baltimore.

Craig A. Marhefka '95, biochemistry and molecular biology, married Lilla Somerville on September 1, 2001. Craig graduated with a Ph.D. in medicinal chemistry from the University of Tennessee and is an investigator at Vertex Pharmaceuticals. The couple resides in Memphis, Tenn.

Eileen M. (Meehan) Bozzi '95, health science and policy, married Christopher Bozzi on November 11, 2000. She is a client transition associate for Professional Pensions, Inc. and is pursuing a master's degree in business administration at Connecticut State University. The couple resides in Rocky Hill, Conn.

Kelly (Strain) Simer '99, geography and environmental systems, married Greg Simer on April 8, 2001. She is an academic advisor at UMBC. The couple resides in Columbia, Md.

FRIENDS WE WILL MISS

Kevin P. Dooley '76
    Geography

Angela Houtz '96
    English