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Hats off to UB Alumni

History published

William C. Bader ’59 has published a history of Washington Depot, CT. An arborist since graduating in 1959, Mr. Bader has also served as a historian, writing a column in the Foothills paper called "Reminiscences." The book is titled An American Village: The Light at the North End of the Tunnel.

Engaged

Louise Casinelli, ’89, announces her engagement to Mortimer Ryon, Jr. of Stamford. A wedding is planned for May 2002 at the First United Methodist Church of Greenwich. Ms. Casinelli is a permanent placement consultant at Judlind Employment Services of Stamford. She is a volunteer public relations director and event coordinator at Southern Connecticut Animal Trust, SCAT, a non-profit animal welfare group.

Film in works

Harris F.B. Salomon, ’81 has formed a new company, Manhattan Filmworks. He is producing his first feature film this year, "The Masterpiece," drawn from the novel by Emile Zola, who based his main character on his close friend, Impressionist Paul Cezanne. Production is set for the third quarter of this year, in Prague.

Small business award

Laurie (Sepanski) Walsh, ’66 and her husband, Tom, ’77 own the Vermont Fleece Co., Located in Morrisville, VT. They manufacture Polarfleece outerwear and accessories, spec-ializing in added embroidery. The company was recently nominated as Small Business of the Year in Vermont.

Book on fatigue

Smart Publications announces the release of a very significant and topical new book, Adrenal Fatigue: the 21st Century Stress Syndrome, by Dr. James L. Wilson, ’84. This new book shows not only how stress can cause many common health problems but, more importantly, how to overcome and recover from them.

Woman of substance

The Connecticut Post recently paid tribute to a woman who has continually made a difference in our community. Phyllis Gustafson, ’62 was honored with a Woman of Substance feature article for her work not only in the Bridgeport school system, but in her own Black Rock neighborhood as well.


President and Mrs. Salonen, far left and far right, were pleased to welcome back to campus Ted and Beverly Orenstein ’64, center, as well as Al Attas, ’64, and wife Florence. The happy alumni had a get- together at Waldemere Hall, followed by a campus tour.
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