UAlbany

Magazine

Fall 2014, Volume 23, Number 2

UAlbany magazine is published twice a year for alumni,parents, faculty, staff and friends of the University at Albany,State University of New York. Our objective is to produce a lively, informative publication that stimulates pride and interest in UAlbany.

Vice President for University Development
Fardin Sanai

Director of Development Operations and
Assistant to the Vice President
Cecilia Lauenstein

Editorial Staff

Executive Editor
Carol Olechowski
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Art Director/Designer
Mary Sciancalepore

Writers
Kyle Adams; Diane Corbett; Christine Doyle, M.B.A.’04; Jeff Gold; Karl Luntta; Marjory D. Lyons, B.A.’50; Mike S. Nolan, B.S.’12; Jim Sciancalepore, M.A.’93; Geoffrey Williams

Photographers
Kyle Adams; Marty Heitner; Mount Sinai Beth Israel; Colleen Piccolino; Mark Schmidt; Rob Spring Photography; John Strohsacker; Debra Todd

Researchers
Benjamin Brunjes, B.S.’12; Jennifer Casabonne, M.S.’03; Deborah Forand; Agostino Futia, B.A.’01, M.A.’08; Lisa Gonzalez, M.A.’03

Mailing and Distribution Coordinator
Pushpa Royce

Web Editor
Melissa Fry, M.B.A.’12

Business Manager
Lillian Lee

The Carillon

Editor
Melissa Samuels
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Class Notes Editor
Stephanie Snyder
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Art Director/Designer
Mary Sciancalepore