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Barbara Filo (GRS'70,'82) of Arlington, Mass., had work exhibited in the Danforth Museum of Art's recent New England Photographers 2001. She also showed a print in the Stamford Art Association's Marine Art Show in May. One of her pieces was exhibited by the DeCordova Museum at the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston last fall in DeCordova Downtown: Art That Means Business. Write to Barbara at bfilo@mediaone.net.

Michael R. Franco (COM'72) of Providence, R.I., has been appointed vice president for institutional advancement at Roger Williams University. Previously he served as chief development officer at the New Bedford, Mass., oceanarium. He was also executive director of university development at Boston College.

Jane Kenworthy Lewis (CAS'72, LAW'75) of Cambridge, Mass., was appointed assistant clerk of the Supreme Court for the commonwealth of Massachusetts last April. Jane will be responsible for helping develop and implement new procedures and policies to enhance the operations of the office, and communicate with counsel and unrepresented litigants.

Edward Cates (CAS'74) of Somerville, Mass., will have excerpts from 17 of his manuscripts included in a forthcoming book from Zephyr Press in 2002. Ed also has a book in progress, Xenoglossia: Religious and Psychiatric Poems.

Pamela Gengo (CAS'74, CGS'72) of Banning, Calif., is a licensed clinical social worker doing consulting on the mental-health needs of abused and neglected children. Pamela is an avid Star Trek fan and has an extensive collection of memorabilia. "To paraphrase Mr. Spock," she says, "I wish long life and prosperity to all fellow alumni!"

Thomas Maroukis (GRS'74) of Columbus, Ohio, was honored by Capital University for 25 years of service. He is department chair and professor of history and political science, and a member of the African Literature Association, the American Historical Association, and the American Society of Ethnohistory.

Robert M. Kershner (CAS'75) of Tucson, Ariz., is a clinical professor of ophthalmology at the University of Utah School of Medicine. He was recently honored as the IK HO Visiting Professor of Ophthalmology at the Chinese University of Hong Kong. E-mail him at kershner@asiteforeyes.com.

Arthur Lazarus (CAS'75) of Louisville, Ky., joined Pfizer as director and medical research specialist of the Great Lakes region. With his family he proudly celebrated the Bnot Mitzvah of his twin daughters in April 2001. E-mail him at artlazarus@cs.com.

Leon E. Wilson (MET'75) of Milton, Mass., joined FleetBoston Financial as the executive vice president and managing director of the Not-For-Profit Institutions Group. The department is responsible for all investment services to nonprofit institutions and organizations, including endowment management for hospitals, universities, and foundations.

Ian Chisholm (CGS'76) of Montpelier, Vt., was recently promoted to vice president of underwriting at Union Mutual of Vermont Companies. He would love to hear from old friends at ichisholm@umfic.com.

Jim Landau (SED'78, DGE'76) of North Potomac, Md., lives with his wife, Paula, and their two children. He is a managing director with Riggs & Co. in Washington, D.C. Jim manages real estate assets for the Multi-Employer Property Trust, a $3 billion pooled portfolio of office and industrial buildings. Contact him at Jim_Landau@riggsbank.com.

Thomas H. Miller (SON'78) of San Antonio, Tex., is chief nurse of the U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research (the Army Burn Center) with the rank of lieutenant colonel. Thomas received his M.S.N. from Vanderbilt University in 1985 and his Ph.D. from the University of Pennsylvania in 1995. He writes, "I traveled back to Boston this spring, and it brought back a lot of memories." Contact Thomas at milth@sprintmail.com.

Don Gabor (COM'79) of Medfield, Mass., is president and principal of Abel & Acadia, which manufactures industrial clothing. He recently acquired controlling interest of Digital Color Express in Acton, Mass., a creative design and printing company. Don lives with his wife, Louise, and their two children.

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