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alumninews Alumni Roam Travel Program Ukraine and Romania June 23–July 6, 2009 Steeped in tradition but driven by a vibrant modern spirit, Ukraine is rapidly forging a new identity within today’s Europe. Cruise the Dnieper River through the heart of Ukraine as you admire cultural cities and beautiful countryside. Explore the magnificent capital of Kiev, visit the Caves Monastery and learn about Cossack history in Zaporizhia. Journey to the Crimea and Yalta, whose Livadia Palace is the former summer residence of the Romanovs and site of the famous World War II conference. Admire elegant Odessa, the “Pearl of the Black Sea,” before exploring Bucharest in neighboring Romania. Second in size of all European countries only to Russia, Ukraine is located at the crossroads of Europe and Asia. Discover the storied heritage of this fascinating land! From approximately $2,495 per person, plus airfare and V.A.T. (value added tax), based on double occupancy. Greece: Athens & the Island of Poros October 9–18, 2009 Steeped in mythology and legend, Greece has been a muse to artists and writers for centuries. The magic of this ancient land is yours to discover. Explore the priceless treasures of Athens from the world-renowned Acropolis to the fashionable Plaka district. On the idyllic island of Poros, walk along charming, sea-scented streets and admire a breathtaking panorama of sun-drenched hills and sapphire waters. Examine the ruins of the palace at Mycenae and visit a local winery. See dramatic Nauplion, the former capital of Greece; marvel at the theater in Epidauros; and enjoy the cosmopolitan island of Hydra. Witness the glory of Greece—both past and present—on this exciting travel adventure. Approximately $2,595 per person, plus airfare and V.A.T., based on double occupancy. Chianti in a Tuscan Villa October 18–26, 2009 Imagine yourself amid the rolling hills of Tuscany, blanketed with verdant vineyards, olive groves and cypress trees. From the idyllic village of Tavarnelle Val di Pesa, travel to the hilltop Etruscan town of Volterra. Visit San Gimignano, a medieval Manhattan; charming Castellina, dominated by its imposing fortress; the market town of Greve; and Castello di Monsanto, where you’ll sip the region’s distinctive wine. Walk inside the ancient walls of Lucca, and admire the spectacular artistic and architectural wonders of Florence, the “Cradle of the Renaissance.” In Siena, stroll along narrow cobblestone streets lined with Gothic buildings and visit the city’s magnificent Duomo. Approximately $2,495 per person, plus airfare and V.A.T., based on double occupancy. 44 UBTODAY Winter 2009 www.alumni.buffalo.edu
* A blue asterisk denotes UB Alumni Association members updates from grads by the decade classnotes development, support and oversight of the college. He resides in Syracuse, marko NY. Gregg McDonald, BS 1994, is business development director of the automotive industry division of PolyOne Corp. Previously, he held various positions mcdonald with different automotive industry businesses, including Carborundum, Ford Motor Company and, most recently, SABIC Innovative Plastics. McDonald lives in Plymouth, MI. Nancy J. Sheehan, JD 1994, is vice president of legal services for the Catholic Health System (CHS). In this position, she is responsible for the overall management of legal services, including risk management, provider contracts, corporate compliance and services provided by outside legal counsel for all CHS entities. Sheehan lives in Buffalo, NY. William Minnich, EdM 1996 & BA 1993, is center dean of the Daly City, CA, location of DeVry University. In this position, he supervises enrollment, academics, marketing and operations. He has worked with several institutions of higher education and recently served as campus director for InsideTrack Inc. Minnich resides in San Francisco, CA. Holly Beecher, JD 1997 & MSW 1991, is a partner at Phillips Lytle LLP. She works primarily in the areas of estate and trust planning and estate and trust beecher administra- tion. Beecher is a member of Women Lawyers of Western New York and Estate Analysts Western New York, and serves as treasurer of the Crisis Services Foundation. She lives in Buffalo, NY. Thomas R. Elmer Jr., MD 1997, is partner at Fichte, Endl and Elmer Eyecare. He has extensive experience working for Mercy Ships, a global charity involving volunteers from around the world in the operation of a fleet of hospital ships. Elmer resides in Grand Island, NY. Michael J. Morris, BS 1997, received the Professional Excellence and Innovation Award Corporate Fortune X presented by the Network Professional Association, an association for professionals in network computing. The award is in honor of recent work on network architecture standards, templates and MPLS design. Morris lives in Cary, NC. Angela Zwirecki Miller, JD 1998, MBA 1990 & BA 1987, is a partner at Phillips Lytle LLP, specializing in bankruptcy and creditors’ rights. She is a member of the American, New York and Erie County bar associations and serves on the Town of Orchard Park ethics board. Miller resides in Orchard Park, NY. Bob Clerici, ME 1999, is a member of the Hilbert College board of trustees. He is vice president and cofounder of the Inergex Inc., a professional information technology services company. He has previous experience serving in various positions for such companies clerici as Inacom Information Systems, AOP Solutions and CH Heist Corp. Clerici lives in Orchard Park, NY. 00 Thomas J. Sheehan, JD 2000, is a partner at Phillips Lytle LLP, specializing in pharmaceutical and biologic products liability litigation. He is a member of the American and New York bar associations and resides in Buffalo, NY. Mark Bevington, BFA 2001, serves on the board of directors of Adoption Rhode Island. He is also the president and executive creative director of Ninedot, a design agency. Bevington bevington lives in Pawcatuck, CT. Sheri Crosby, JD 2002, received 2008 Outstanding Young Lawyer awards from the Dallas Association of Young Lawyers and the Texas Young Lawyers Association, in addition to the 2007 Outstanding Minority Attorney Award from the Law in the Schools Committee of the Dallas Bar Association, a group she cochairs. She is an associate at Taber Estes Thorne & Carr PLLC and resides in Mesquite, TX. Jill M. Schaefer, MBA 2002 & BS 2002, received the 2008 Member of the Year Award from the Western New York chapter of the Healthcare Financial Management Association in recognition of her time and dedication to the organization over the past four years. She was also named the 2008-2009 president of the organization. An audit manager with Lumsden & McCormick LLP, Schaefer lives in Cheektowaga, NY. Eileen M. Connor- Costilow, * MBA 2003, received the 2007-2008 Recruiter of the Year Award presented by the University at Buffalo School of Management. She is director of human resources at Lumsden & McCormick LLP and lives in Williamsville, NY. Ann-Marie Caruso, BA 2004, received the Buffalo Drug Treatment Court’s Outstanding Service Award in recognition of her dedication to facilitating recovery and empowering the patients of Horizon Village’s residential drug caruso treatment program, where she works as an admissions counselor. She resides in Eggertsville, NY. Douglas Bishop, BS 2005, is a senior accountant at Gross, Mendelsohn & Associates CPA, where he previously served as a semi-senior accountant. Bishop resides in Baltimore, MD. Gregory Witul, BA 2005, is a trustee of the North Tonawanda History Museum’s governance committee. He is chair of the economic development committee for the Town of Wheatfield and has served on its planning board for two years. Witul lives in Niagara Falls, NY. Marlene G. Potter, PMCRT 2006 & BA 2000, is the director of marketing at Lipsitz & Ponterio LLC. In this position, she is responsible for marketing and communications strategies to support the firm’s objectives, while overseeing brand management and public and client relations. Potter also supervises marketing communications collateral and Web site design. She lives in Buffalo, NY. Steven P. Smith, PhD 2006, EdM 2000 & BA 1997, is director of undergraduate admissions at D’Youville College, where he assists in policy development and planning, and oversees smith recruitment and all other operations of the admissions office. Previously, he served as a career counselor for the University of Rochester and as senior admissions adviser and assistant director of the office of admissions at the University at Buffalo. Smith lives in Amherst, NY. R. Ulbrich, MBA *Thomas 2006, is director of the University at Buffalo School of Management’s Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership. He is also president and chief executive officer of Ulbrich’s Garden Center and Mow More Supplies. Ulbrich resides in Alden, NY. Leah Angelita Bouquard, JD 2007 & MSW 2007, is an associate attorney at Watson, Bennett, Colligan, Johnson and Schechter LLP. She lives in bouquard Buffalo, NY. Jamey Richard, BS 2008, has been drafted by the Indianapolis Colts as an offensive guard. He resides in Indianapolis, IN. 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