Rich Haglund (CAS’96) of Nashville, Tenn., became general counsel to the Tennessee State Board of Education last July after serving as assistant to the state attorney general. Rich would love to hear from any former BU Ozone Pilots at richhaglund@mac.com.

Amy Kaspar (CAS’96) of Oak Lawn, Ill., has opened Corduroy’s Espresso Spot, a coffee shop and used book exchange in the West Loop neighborhood of Chicago. “I wanted to open a place where everyone could feel welcome and comfortable,” she writes, “and I finally feel like I’ve succeeded. Opening my own business has been so fulfilling, even on frustrating days.” E-mail Amy at fraudvixen@yahoo.com.

Karen Carlson Dean (COM’97) of Hitchin, U.K., and her husband, Paul, announce the arrival of their son, Alexander, on November 23, 2004. Karen is on maternity leave from the communications office at Cambridge University. E-mail her at kdean2002@hotmail.com.

Andrew Oh (CAS’97, COM’00) of Seoul, Korea, was recognized as the International Marketer of the Year at the fifth annual Marketing Agencies Association’s Worldwide GLOBES Awards, for his work at LG Electronics. Andrew, the first Asian to receive the award, was cited for building “a new and powerful global marketing platform for LG.”

Alex Poulos (COM’97) of Watertown, Mass., was named one of the top 30 producers of 2004 by AV Video MultiMedia Producer magazine for his work as lead producer and cofounder of LaunchPad Media, a video production company.

Melissa Zimmern (SMG’97) of New York, N.Y., was promoted to vice president at Goldman Sachs & Co. She would like to say hi to all her friends and would love to hear from them at melissz@yahoo.com.

Conor Carlin (CAS’98) and Sandra Brackney (CAS’98) of Los Angeles, Calif., of Everett, Mass., were married on February 5, 2005. They met 10 years ago at summer orientation before their freshman year at BU. Their reception was held in the State Room in Boston, which is now the Boston University Club.

Renee Hathaway Chen (SMG’98) and Alton Chen (CAS’96) of Framingham, Mass., announce the birth of their son, Aidan Bryce, on April 14, 2004. Renee is a Web manager for State Street Research in Boston, and Alton is a finance manager for the Stride Rite Corporation in Lexington. Renee writes that she loves being a mom and plans to spend 2005 with her son while freelancing as a Web site designer. E-mail them at altonrenee@rcn.com.

James A. Martin (ENG’98) of Van Nuys, Calif., received an honorable mention in the 12th annual Billboard World Songwriting Contest’s rock/alternative category for his new song, “Neverland.” The song, from the second record ( Masterpieces of Make-Believe ), by his group HermaphroditÉ placed among the top 1,500 entries.

Chanda Mofu (SED’98, CGS’96) of Baumholder, Germany, an Army rifle company commander, recently returned from 15 months of combat operations in Iraq. He and his wife, Laura, are expecting their second child in June. “I am understanding what it is to truly lead America’s finest men,” he writes. “It’s nice to be back in Europe and spending time with my family.” Chanda would love to catch up with old friends from the “good old days in Allston, and I hope all is well with good friends from BU lacrosse, Delta Tau Delta fraternity, the BU Greek system, and all my other friends.” E-mail him at chandamof@yahoo.com.

Obie S. Sims (SMG’98) and Zenda Thomas (COM’99) of Los Angeles, Calif., were wed on August 14, 2004. The bridal party included Ronald Mincy (ENG’98), Dale Burnett (MET’99), Yulric Abercrombie (SMG’97), Jasmin Thomas (SAR’01), Priya Akhoury (CAS’99), and Kaneesha Miller (SAR’98). Attending were Ava Borbely (SMG’99) , Oliver Austria (SMG’00, CGS’97), Muhunthan Chanmugham (SMG’99), Margot Hutchings (COM’99, CGS’97), Tyreek Moore (MET’99), Michelle Moore (CAS’97), Olatunde Kamson (SMG’03, CGS’98), Roland Guevara (CGS’97), Isaya White (CAS’00), Damian Mahaffey (CAS’98), Will Thomas (SAR’97, SED’04), Irving Roman (ENG’95,’98), Arelice Roman (SAR’01), Sonal Mehta (CAS’01, GRS’02), and Melanie Robinson (COM’97). E-mail Obie and Zenda at yummy@obiescookies.com.

Elizabeth English (CAS’99) of Beaufort, N.C., is a 2005 National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Dean John A. Knauss Marine Policy Fellow in Washington, D.C. She will work in NOAA’s Fisheries Office of Sustainable Fisheries as its international affairs coordination fellow. Elizabeth is a candidate in a joint public policy–environmental management master’s degree program at Duke University’s Nicholas School of Environment and Earth Sciences and the Terry Sanford Institute of Public Policy.

Mike Giardi (COM’99) of Millis, Mass., has been appointed weekend anchor of Sports LateNight and anchor for weekend sportscasts at New England Cable News (NECN). He will also report for the NECN sports department three days a week. Previously he was the Saturday anchor of Sports LateNight. Mike, who earned a master’s degree in journalism from BU, joined NECN in 2000 as a sports reporter.

Gunnar Glueck (CAS’99, CGS’97) of Woburn, Mass., is president and founder of Carisma Advertising Agency. E-mail him at gng@onebox.com.

Julie Hamilton Grant (CAS’99) of Marlborough, Mass., married Garrick Grant on October 3, 2004. Gavin Grant (CAS’03) was a best man and Marcy Gilbert (COM’00) was a bridesmaid. Also in attendance were Suzanne Nasanofsky Brough (CAS’99), Francesca Simon (CAS’99), Scott Farrar (CAS’99), Christi Showman (SAR’99), and Sheryl Sopot (CFA’00). Julie is working on a master’s degree in interior design at the Boston Architectural Center. E-mail her at julieham77@hotmail.com.

Julie Heneghan (CFA’99) of Bethlehem, Pa., gave birth to Henry Jude Heneghan on October 28. Henry weighed 8 pounds, 4 ounces, and was 20 inches long. Contact Julie at rheneghan@rcn.com.

Jaime Pucci Hrubala (SMG’99) of Beverly, Mass., married Bernard Hrubala on August 28, 2004, in the “quaint countryside” of Woodstock, Conn. Alumni in attendance included maid of honor Staci Currier (SED’99), bridesmaid Meghan McGuire (COM’00), reader Louise Bouliane (SMG’99), and Stephanie Ancillai (COM’99). Jaime and Bernard work in advertising at Arnold Worldwide in Boston. Jaime is an account manager and Bernard is a layout artist. E-mail Jaime at jphrubala@yahoo.com.

Johann A. Jack (CAS’99, CGS’96) of Oceanside, Calif., a Marine Corps lance corporal, recently completed the electrical equipment repair specialist course at Marine Corps Engineer School in Camp Lejeune, N.C. Johann also studied electrical theory and operating principles of alternating and direct current generators and control devices.

Andrew Kolidas (CAS’99) of Wellesley, Mass., cofounded Mindfire Interactive, an interactive marketing agency, with Drew Sharma (CAS’00) . Mindfire specializes in Internet marketing, Web development, and creative services. E-mail Andrew at andrew@mindfire.com.

Chris Lentz (CAS’99) of Lansdale, Pa., married Tricia Winward on November 8, 2003. They had their first child, Sophie Carmella, on December 18, 2004. Chris is working for the Educational Testing Service in Princeton, N.J., and can be reached at chrislentz@comcast.net.

Michael Lissack (COM’99) recently moved from Boston to Miami to become the Miami Heat’s assistant director of sports media relations. E-mail Michael at mrlissack@yahoo.com.

Nili Schiffman (CAS’99) of New York, N.Y., a museum educator for internship programs at the Museum of Jewish Heritage — A Living Memorial to the Holocaust, has been accepted to the Muehlstein Institute for Jewish Professional Leadership. Nili has been with the museum since June 2001 and will maintain her position while participating in the fellowship, which began in January. In addition to classes, Muehlstein fellows participate in a mentoring program, a roundtable discussion with key leaders in Jewish communal service, and an overseas seminar.