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Eileen Falkenberg (College of Arts and Sciences, 2008) recently accepted a position at Interactive Defense located in Alpharetta, GA as Vice President of Sales & Marketing. "A graduate of the University at Buffalo, Falkenberg-Hull brings over ten years of multi-faceted marketing and interactive media strategy experience to Interactive Defense. Her previous experience includes several professional sports organizations, major worldwide retailers, and internationally recognized philanthropic organizations. Upon joining IDS, she has been charged with maintaining the IDS brand identity, re-energizing interactive media efforts, directing & overseeing the development of new clients, planning & coordinating media relations, recruiting & training the sales staff, and coordinating public communications. Interactive Defense is a FREE, web-based communication solution revolutionizing the way citizens interact with their local government. "  Submitted on Feb 2 2012. Louise (Mazuca) Klier (Graduate School of Education) Louise (Mazuca) Klier (Graduate School of Education, 1978) writes, Louise A. (Mazuca), M.S. Ed./Math, 1978 Louise and William Klier recently celebrated their 30th Wedding Anniversary. Louise retired after 33 years as a Math Teacher and Secondary Assistant Principal with the Buffalo Board of Education. A reception was held in her honor at Samuel's Grande Manor. William retired from Honeywell after 25 years as a chemical technician. Louise and William owned German Shorthaired Pointers for 25 years and travel frequently, spending winters in Florida. Louise is an AKC Hunting Test Judge, a Jazzerciser, a scuba diver, an underwater photographer and a steward for AKC dog shows. They have 3 beautiful neices. Submitted on Jan 19 2012. Louise (Mazuca) Klier (Graduate School of Education) Louise (Mazuca) Klier (Graduate School of Education, 1978) writes, Louise A. (Mazuca), M.S. Ed./Math, 1978 Louise and William Klier recently celebrated their 30th Wedding Anniversary. Louise retired after 33 years as a Math Teacher and Secondary Assistant Principal with the Buffalo Board of Education. A reception was held in her honor at Samuel's Grande Manor. William retired from Honeywell after 25 years as a chemical technician. Louise and William owned German Shorthaired Pointers for 25 years and travel frequently, spending winters in Florida. Louise is an AKC Hunting Test Judge, a Jazzerciser, a scuba diver, an underwater photographer and a steward for AKC dog shows. They have 3 beautiful neices. Submitted on Jan 19 2012. Peter Grogan () Peter Grogan (1981) recently accepted a position at United Capital Financial Advisors, LLC, located in Buffalo, New York as Managing Director. Peter recently was employed at Harold C. Brown & Co., LLC as Senior Vice President/Partner. "United Capital Financial Advisors, LLC, and its affiliates are a fast growing national partnership of exceptional private wealth counseling offices. The opportunity to open their first New York State office in Buffalo provides an exciting opportunity and allows us to share with clients our beliefs on how investors should receive and view financial advice. We currently manage over $200 million of assets in our Buffalo office for clients across the US and internationally. We look to grow our business in Buffalo with the new resources provided by United Capital." Submitted on Jan 19 2012. Brent Zimmerman () Brent Zimmerman (2008) recently accepted a position at Liilypad Wedding and Events located in Amherst, NY as Owner/Creative Director. "My sister and I opened our own wedding and event planning company." Submitted on Jan 6 2012. Carrie Firman () Carrie Firman (2011) writes, "I have published a book of digital drawings I completed as the International Artist in Residence at Digital Arts Studios in Belfast, Northern Ireland. The drawings explore color, personality, and synesthesia as ways of interpreting the physical landmarks and symbols in the city of Belfast. Titled "Belfast in My Colours," the book is available on lulu.com and is being distributed to the Amazon catalog. A preview is available at carriecfirman.com." Submitted on Dec 28 2011. Donna Banach () Donna M. Banach (College of Arts and Sciences, 1999) received a MA, cum laude, in Integrated Marketing Communications from St. Bonaventure University on December 17, 2011. Donna is a Marketing and Alumni Officer in the College of Arts and Sciences, Dean's Office at the University at Buffalo. Submitted on Dec 20 2011. Jonathan Malamud () Jonathan Malamud (1982) writes, "Jon recently was appointed as the Chief Legal Officer of Prudential Holdings of Japan, the holding company of Prudential Financial's Japanese insurance operations. These operations represent over 50% of Prudential global revenue and income in 2011 and has over 25,000 employees (62% of total global work force)" Submitted on Dec 13 2011. Amber Zito () Amber Zito (2005) writes, "Amber Zito has been promoted to clinical supervisor at Hospice of the Western Reserve in Cleveland, Ohio. In this position, she supervises 40 transdisciplinary team members. She has also presented research on Suicidal ideation vs. intent in end of life care. " Submitted on Nov 14 2011. Robert Wilder () On July 26th, 2011 I was honored to fly with the Navy's Blue Angels in one of their F/A-18 Hornet jets! It was both thrilling and exhilarating, and of course the chance of a lifetime to fly with the "best of the best"! These pilots are the most highly skilled, disciplined, and well trained in the world. America has much to be proud of! Submitted on Nov 4 2011. > Read all Class Notes
Eileen Falkenberg (College of Arts and Sciences, 2008) recently accepted a position at Interactive Defense located in Alpharetta, GA as Vice President of Sales & Marketing. "A graduate of the University at Buffalo, Falkenberg-Hull brings over ten years of multi-faceted marketing and interactive media strategy experience to Interactive Defense. Her previous experience includes several professional sports organizations, major worldwide retailers, and internationally recognized philanthropic organizations. Upon joining IDS, she has been charged with maintaining the IDS brand identity, re-energizing interactive media efforts, directing & overseeing the development of new clients, planning & coordinating media relations, recruiting & training the sales staff, and coordinating public communications. Interactive Defense is a FREE, web-based communication solution revolutionizing the way citizens interact with their local government. " Submitted on Feb 2 2012. Peter Grogan () Peter Grogan (1981) recently accepted a position at United Capital Financial Advisors, LLC, located in Buffalo, New York as Managing Director. Peter recently was employed at Harold C. Brown & Co., LLC as Senior Vice President/Partner. "United Capital Financial Advisors, LLC, and its affiliates are a fast growing national partnership of exceptional private wealth counseling offices. The opportunity to open their first New York State office in Buffalo provides an exciting opportunity and allows us to share with clients our beliefs on how investors should receive and view financial advice. We currently manage over $200 million of assets in our Buffalo office for clients across the US and internationally. We look to grow our business in Buffalo with the new resources provided by United Capital." Submitted on Jan 19 2012. > Read more Career News
Virginia Jones (Faculty of Social Sciences, (1971) is proud to announce the birth of a baby girl, Sophia Annaliece Griego. She was born on February 15, 2011 and weighed 6 lb., 11 oz.. My daughter had her own daughter, who is beautiful, sweet, and quite a bit chunkier than at birth! This is my 8th grandchild, and I could hardly be happier! Submitted on Jun 6 2011. Melanie Grossman (Law School) Melanie Grossman (Law School, 2005) and Kevin Grossman (2004) are proud to announce the birth of a baby girl, Samantha Kacey. She was born on July 11, 2009 and weighed 8 lb., 0 oz.. Submitted on May 11 2010. > Read more Births & Adoptions
Nicholas Deuro (2009) and Randi (Cattoi) Deuro are happy to announce their marriage on September 17, 2011 at St. Leo the Great, in Amherst, NY. They currently reside in Niagara Falls, NY. They honeymooned in Newport Beach, California. Submitted on Oct 5 2011. Sara Yaverbaum () Sara Yaverbaum (2007) and Jason Rubinfeld are happy to announce their marriage on August 21, 2011 in Hewlett East Rockaway Jewish Centre E Rockaway, NY. They currently reside in Brooklyn, NY. Submitted on Aug 8 2011. > Read more Marriages & Commitments
Louise (Mazuca) Klier (Graduate School of Education, 1978) writes, Louise A. (Mazuca), M.S. Ed./Math, 1978 Louise and William Klier recently celebrated their 30th Wedding Anniversary. Louise retired after 33 years as a Math Teacher and Secondary Assistant Principal with the Buffalo Board of Education. A reception was held in her honor at Samuel's Grande Manor. William retired from Honeywell after 25 years as a chemical technician. Louise and William owned German Shorthaired Pointers for 25 years and travel frequently, spending winters in Florida. Louise is an AKC Hunting Test Judge, a Jazzerciser, a scuba diver, an underwater photographer and a steward for AKC dog shows. They have 3 beautiful neices. Submitted on Jan 19 2012. Louise (Mazuca) Klier (Graduate School of Education) Louise (Mazuca) Klier (Graduate School of Education, 1978) writes, Louise A. (Mazuca), M.S. Ed./Math, 1978 Louise and William Klier recently celebrated their 30th Wedding Anniversary. Louise retired after 33 years as a Math Teacher and Secondary Assistant Principal with the Buffalo Board of Education. A reception was held in her honor at Samuel's Grande Manor. William retired from Honeywell after 25 years as a chemical technician. Louise and William owned German Shorthaired Pointers for 25 years and travel frequently, spending winters in Florida. Louise is an AKC Hunting Test Judge, a Jazzerciser, a scuba diver, an underwater photographer and a steward for AKC dog shows. They have 3 beautiful neices. Submitted on Jan 19 2012. > Read more Catching Up
Donna M. Banach (College of Arts and Sciences, 1999) received a MA, cum laude, in Integrated Marketing Communications from St. Bonaventure University on December 17, 2011. Donna is a Marketing and Alumni Officer in the College of Arts and Sciences, Dean's Office at the University at Buffalo. Submitted on Dec 20 2011. Randy Simon () Randy Simon (1977) received a PhD in Clinical Psychology from Fielding Graduate University on August 22, 2011. She was awarded this degree after a lengthy corporate career in senior consulting and human resources positions at such companies as American Express and Viacom. Randy also holds a post-masters certificate in Art Therapy from Caldwell College and an MBA in Organizational Behavior and Development from Pace University. Submitted on Sep 2 2011. > Read more Educational News
On July 26th, 2011 I was honored to fly with the Navy's Blue Angels in one of their F/A-18 Hornet jets! It was both thrilling and exhilarating, and of course the chance of a lifetime to fly with the "best of the best"! These pilots are the most highly skilled, disciplined, and well trained in the world. America has much to be proud of! Submitted on Nov 4 2011. Michael Graber () Michael Graber (2008) writes, "On July 15, 2011 I won the 56 kilogram weightclass at the US National Championships in the sport of Olympic Weightlifting in Council Bluffs, IA. I beat 4 other competitors for the title. with lifts of 81 KG (178 lbs) in the snatch and 98 KG (215 lbs) in the clean and jerk." Submitted on Oct 26 2011. > Read more General
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