Class of 1962
Joel Pisano ’71 Rules on High-Stakes Cases as U.S. District Court Judge
Now in his 20th year, U.S. District Court Judge Joel Pisano ’71 presides over high-stakes cases in Trenton, N.J., involving virtually every aspect of the law. As he oversees a weighty caseload, Pisano is energized by the variety of his docket and the enthusiasm of young minds that come to his office to learn and [...]
Medical Pioneer Gerald Bodey ’56 Played Role in Battle Against Cancer
By Kate Helm In the 1960s, Gerald P. Bodey ’56 almost became a medical missionary. At that time the draft was still in place for doctors, so his physician friend, Charles Mengel ’53, suggested Bodey fulfill his draft requirements by applying for a position as a clinical associate in the leukemia service at the National [...]
Inspiring Young Artists
Painter and sculptor Eugene Avergon ’62 outlines engaging art projects for students By David Learn ’92 As an artist, Eugene B. Avergon ’62 enjoys both painting and sculpture, and as a writer, he loves to instill this same appreciation within children. That passion for art education led him and his wife, Diana, to write three [...]
Steering $60 Million to Seniors
Max Rothman ’62 has transformed Alliance for Aging into award-winning advocacy group Only two years into his tenure as president and CEO of Alliance for Aging in Miami, Max Rothman ’62 is already seeing the fruits of his efforts to restructure the organization and institute a new strategic approach. The organization, which oversees the distribution [...]
In His Own Words: Following in Their Footsteps
Professors inspire Jay Carson ’63 to become one Like many Lafayette alumni, my life during college connected with my life after. Professionally, I went on to become an English professor, a choice I may not have made without the great teachers at Lafayette. I was fortunate enough to have two classes — Victorians and the [...]
Managing Magazine Chaos
Following stints at Cosmopolitan, Giant, and Talk, Sara Culley ’96 leads staff at Elle By Dan Edelen Keen-eyed visitors to the offices of Elle magazine in New York City might catch sight of a blur zooming from desk to desk. That would be managing editor Sara Culley ’96. With titles like Cosmopolitan, Giant, and Talk [...]
Alumni, Students Come Together for Regional Phonathons
Events in Lehigh Valley and New Jersey raise $25,000 Eight alumni and more than ten students participated in the Lafayette-Lehigh Week Alumni Regional Phonathon 6:30-9 p.m. Nov. 13 in the Wilson Room of Pfenning Alumni Center. The effort garnered 30 pledges totaling $12,107. In addition, 13 individuals are still considering donating to the cause. The [...]
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