Class of 1983
Making the World a Safer Place
Dan Sharp ’07 writes about his work on critical safety standards in mechanical engineering Since graduating from Lafayette, I have worked as a staff engineer for the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), a nonprofit dedicated to furthering the field of mechanical engineering. One way ASME does this is by developing codes and standards for [...]
The Candy Man Can
Tony Fernandez ’81 oversees supply chain involving nearly 100 countries at world’s largest confectioner Despite bearing no resemblance to a fuzzy bunny, Tony Fernandez ’81 is the one responsible for ensuring that cream-filled, chocolate eggs show up in Easter baskets worldwide. As chief supply chain officer of Cadbury plc, he oversees 20,000 people in nearly [...]
Homecoming Shines
Dreary skies don’t stop good times for alumni Forget about the gloomy skies and intermittent drizzle – all was bright and sunny at Homecoming. On a different kind of day, with sun blazing and temperatures balmy, the annual tailgate party and clam bake is held in mostly open air, in the parking lots and the [...]
Finding My Career Path
Alaina Masler ’09 writes about her summer internship with BDO Consulting in New York City Alaina Masler ’09 (Cortland, N.Y.), a Spanish and economics & business double major, spent her summer interning at BDO Consulting in New York City under the direction of David Berliner ’83, a partner with the firm. I was fortunate to [...]
Opening Doors for Students in the Big Apple
My experience as an internship host. By David Berliner ’83 David Berliner ’83, a partner with BDO Seidman Consulting, New York, is hosting internships for several Lafayette students this summer. Interns in BDO Consulting do not shadow any one individual consultant. Rather, they work independently or in teams on various business restructuring, bankruptcy litigation, or [...]
Berrisford Boothe ’83 Encourages ‘Artsmaking’ in All Forms
Professional artist and professor enjoys helping others stretch boundaries There aren’t enough hours in the day for Berrisford Boothe ’83. As a painter, printmaker, and installation artist, he wishes he had more time for his own creations, but his dedication to teaching and passion for watching his students succeed redirects his focus. An associate professor [...]
Class of ’83 Has Its Dancing Shoes Ready
Co-chairs promise Reunion Weekend as “action-packed or laid back” as participants choose When Reunion co-chairs Ellen Poriles Weiler ’83 and Terry Heaney Galla ’83 arrive on campus for the Class of ’83’s 25th Reunion, point them toward the dance floor and get out of their way. Weiler chaired her class’ 15th and 20th Reunions on [...]
A Delectable Success
19 alumni turn out to mentor 80 students at Etiquette Dinner For students preparing to embark on professional careers, the thought of participating in a business dinner can be daunting. The Offices of Career Services and Alumni Affairs partnered with Lafayette Dining Services to hold an etiquette dinner Feb. 28. The evening featured Anne Baum, [...]
Love at First Bite
At Council of Lafayette Women Conference, Ellen Poriles Weiler ’83 will serve up ways to create exceptional summertime cuisine By Carrie Pasternak ’08 The Council of Lafayette Women will host its biennial spring conference for women in the Lafayette community April 4-5. The weekend will be a wonderful opportunity for alumnae to gather together to [...]
Learning The Ins and Outs of Life on Wall Street
Barry Bregman ’77 and Harlan Levinson ’83 come to campus to share their experiences By Lesley Kline ’09 About 50 students learned about making it in the world of finance at a recent forum featuring a professor and two alumni in the field. Career services and the Investment Club sponsored a Wall Street panel discussion [...]
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