Michael David (CFA'80) of Boston, Mass., was featured in a group art exhibition at the Pepper Gallery in Boston from January 12 to February 18. Michael is chair of the fine arts department at the Art Institute of Boston at Lesley University. His work can also be seen at the Museum of Fine Arts, the Fogg Art Museum, and the Boston Public Library.

Richard J. Bortnick (COM'81) of Gladwyne, Pa., wrote a chapter in the new book Inside the Minds: Professional Liability Law, Leading Lawyers on Strategies for Minimizing Risk and Increasing Success in Professional Liability Suits (Aspatore Books, 2005). Richard is a member of the law firm Cozen O'Connor, where he concentrates on directors' and officers' liability, securities fraud, insurance coverage, products liability, employment practices, and commercial litigation.

Paula Bouchard Johnson (SED'81) of St. Albans, Vt., teaches high school French at Bellows Free Academy in St. Albans. Paula received a Certificate of Advanced Study in education from Southern New Hampshire University in January 2006. E-mail her at pjsalut@aol.com.

Susan Joyce (GSM'81) of Northborough, Mass., is president of Netability, a Web consulting and site development company. Netability's Web site, Job-Hunt.org, was voted "best of Web for careers and job hunting" by Forbes Magazine and PC Magazine. The site was also selected as one of the 18 "top sites for finding work" by U.S. News & World Report.

Stephanie A. Smith (CAS'81) of Gainesville, Fla., published Household Words: Bloomers, sucker, bombshell, scab, nigger, cyber (UMinn Press, 2006). A professor of English and American studies at the University of Florida, she also has written three novels and one book of criticism.

Rob Stegman (COM'81) of Needham, Mass., is the president and executive producer of BlueStar Media, a corporate communications, media, and event production company. BlueStar's commercial "Make Way for Menino," which was produced for Boston Mayor Tom Menino's last election campaign, received the 2005 Crystal Award of Excellence from the Communicator Awards. E-mail Rob at rstegman@bluestarmedia.com.

Nancy Harhut (COM'82) of Newton, Mass., is the senior vice president and creative director of relationship marketing for Hill Holiday, a communications agency. She recently returned from Moscow, where she was the only American invited to speak at the 5th International Direct Marketing Conference. "What a trip!" she writes. "Would love to hear from any SPC or Freep friends." E-mail Nancy at nharhut@hhcc.com.

Wynn (Thomas Edwin) Harmon (CFA'82) of New York, N.Y., performed in The Winter's Tale, Macbeth, and A Comedy of Errors at the Old Globe Theatre in San Diego, Calif. Wynn performs again this spring at the Old Globe in The Constant Wife, A Midsummer Night's Dream, Othello, and Titus Andronicus. E-mail him at wynn600@earthlink.net.

Donna Mehos (CAS'82) of Amsterdam, Netherlands, published Science and Culture for Members Only: The Amsterdam Zoo Artis in the Nineteenth Century (Amsterdam University Press, 2005). The book explores the role of science in the creation of Dutch cultural identity through the history of the Artis Zoo. Donna is the senior researcher and project coordinator for Tensions of Europe Network at the Eindhoven University of Technology.

Deb Miller (CFA'82) of St. Paul, Minn., has been promoted to senior account manager at Vee Corporation, a family entertainment company. Deb has been with the company since 1992.

Joel Wolfe (CFA'82) of Dedham, Mass., and his wife, Lennéa, announce the birth of twin boys, Reuven Loftur and Jonah Linné, on April 15, 2005.

Katherine Farquhar (GRS'83,'89) of Sandy Spring, Md., is director of American University's AU/NTL program, a partnership between AU's School of Public Affairs and the not-for-profit NTL Institute for Applied Behavioral Science. The program offers an M.S. in organizational development. Katherine is an associate professor in the department of public administration and policy at AU's School of Public Affairs.

Richard Gentzler (STH'83) of Antioch, Tenn., recently produced New Beginnings: The Gifts of Aging, a video showing creative ministries involving older adults actively engaged in Christian discipleship. The video received the Communicator Awards' Crystal Award of Excellence in the religious inspiration category. Richard is the director of the Center on Aging and Older Adult Ministries for the United Methodist Church in Nashville.

Andrew J. Marsh (ENG'83) of Needham, Mass., is president of Rolls-Royce Naval Marine, Inc., where he is responsible for directing the company's naval marine business in North America. Previously, he was chief operating officer of Walker Magnetics Group, Inc., and executive vice president and general manager for two divisions of AEC Sterling/Cumberland Companies, a manufacturer of auxiliary equipment for the plastics processing industry.

Sarah Nehama (CAS'83) of Long Beach, Calif., operates her jewelry studio, Sarafina, in the San Pedro neighborhood in Los Angeles. She specializes in one-of-a-kind necklaces, earrings, and rings and recently introduced a new collection of 22k gold work. Sarah received her jewelry training at the century-old North Bennett Street School and studied the ancient goldsmithing technique of granulation with Cecilia Bauer at her New York studio. Visit Sarah online at www.sarafinjewelry.com.

Stewart O'Nan (ENG'83) of Avon, Conn., wrote a piece for the new book My New Orleans: Ballads to the Big Easy by Her Sons, Daughters, and Lovers (Touchstone, 2006), which includes tributes to New Orleans by famous writers and personalities. Stewart's novel Snow Angels (Penguin Books, 1994) has been adapted into a film starring Kate Beckinsale, Sam Rockwell, Emily Mortimer, and Amanda Peet.

Mary Buckner (GRS'84) of Brentwood, Tenn., won the 2006 Philip K. Dick Award for distinguished original science fiction for her book War Surf (Ace Books, 2005).

Charles Calkins (LAW'84) of Greensboro, N.C., was chosen as one of Business North Carolina magazine's Legal Elite. Charles is an attorney with Kilpatrick Stockton in Winston-Salem, N.C.

Steven N. Gersten (SMG'84, LAW'87) of Lake Bluff, Ill., is the divisional vice president and associate general counsel for the legal regulatory and compliance division of Abbott Laboratories, a global health-care company. Steven and Sue, his wife of 13 years, have two children, Hannah and Timothy.

Ed Sharrow (COM'84) of Los Angeles, Calif., published his first new age/fantasy novel, Atlantis Sinking (Alter Ego Publishers, 2006), a love story set in the final days of the mythical continent of Atlantis. Learn more at www.edsharrow.com.

Maria Scibelli Greenberg (SAR'85) of Newton, Mass., and her husband, Mark Greenberg, are the new proprietors of Murray's Liquors in Newton. Maria writes that "they enjoy adding their experiences and energies to this established fine wine store. " Visit their Web site at www.MurraysLiquors.com.

Al James (ENG'85, GSM'95) of Wilmington, Mass., is a senior project engineer at Ametek Power Instruments. "Hello to the engineering class of 1985," he writes, "I would like to give a shout out to my 'homeboys,' Brian Johnson, Paul Faustin, Lance Batson, and Matthew Murphy." E-mail James at albert.james@ametek.com.

Neil Schubert (COM'85) of Los Angeles, Calif., is senior vice president of publicity at Lifetime Television in Los Angeles.

Margot Taft Stern (COM'85, CGS'83) of New York, N.Y., runs her own ad specialties company, MTS Promotions. She writes, "The MTS initially stood for my initials, but now I tell people it stands for My Three Sons. " Margot would love to hear from old friends at margot@mtspromos.com.

Joseph Zaks (LAW'85,'89) of Naples, Fla., was recertified in wills, trusts, and estates law by the Florida Bar Association, the highest level of recognition given to attorneys by the Bar. Joseph is an attorney at Roetzel & Andress and focuses on charitable planning and trust administration matters.

Steve Ryan (ENG'86) of Latrobe, Pa., is the total quality manager for high-voltage products at ABB in Mt. Pleasant, Pa. Steve writes, "To all the guys I played baseball with and all the guys at Lambda Chi Alpha, I wish you the best and hope to hear from you soon! " E-mail Steve at ryan.stephen@comcast.net.

William Shampine (ENG'86) of Syracuse, N.Y., received certification as a PMI project management professional. Bill is a senior project manager in the professional services organization of Hand Held Products in Skaneateles Falls, N.Y.

John M. Aflague (SON'87) of Providence, R.I., has earned tenure and is an associate professor at Rhode Island College.

Michael Handel (COM'87, CGS'85) of Stamford, Conn., is a program director at BroadReach Partners, a professional services firm specializing in creating and delivering revenue opportunities. Michael and his wife, Marni, were married in November 2004. E-mail him at msh637@yahoo.com.

Steven Kaplan (SMG'87) of Springfield, N.J., is senior vice president and director of tax at Jefferies & Company, Inc., a full-service investment bank. Steven lives with his wife and two daughters and would love to hear from old friends at skaplan@jefferies.com.

Paul Swaim (COM'87, CGS'85) of Swampscott, Mass., was named the Commonwealth Conference Small Football Coach of the Year for the second time in the past three years. Paul coaches football at Georgetown High School, which won the league title and participated in the MIAA playoffs for the first time since 2001. E-mail him at swaimp@georgetown.k12.ma.us.

Sean M. Casey (ENG'88) of New Albany, Ohio, has joined the Webb Law Firm, a legal practice focusing on intellectual property law.

David Elder (ENG'88) of Gaithersburg, Md., is director of enforcement for the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and a captain in the U.S. Public Health Service. He lives with his wife, Patricia, and their two children. E-mail David at david.elder@fda.hhs.gov.

David Felten (STH'88) of Phoenix, Ariz., published a DVD and Web-based curriculum for progressively minded Christians. The DVD features Nancy Ammerman, a BU professor of sociology of religion, as well as other BU alums. To find out more about David's work, visit www.livingthequestions.com.

Lisa Robinson Goodman (COM'88) of Lake Worth, Fla., announces the birth of her son, Jack Solomon, on August 12, 2005. Jack and big sister Hannah Leigh keep Lisa busy. "Both kids are sleeping, " Lisa writes. "Parents continue to smile."

Jeffrey Saks (CAS'88, COM'88) of Cleveland, Ohio, and his wife, Lori, had a second daughter, Allison, on January 17, 2006. They have an older daughter, Emma, and a son, Andrew. Jeff is a lawyer and would love to hear from old friends at jwsbu39@yahoo.com.

Amy Forrester (CAS'89) of Gaithersburg, Md., works for CSA, a worldwide information company in Bethesda. She also developed and launched an online open access journal called Sustainability: Science, Practice, and Policy (ejournal.nbii.org). She is now the managing editor of the journal.

Fabio Parrini (CFA'89,'92) and Sherry Coleman Parrini (CFA'93) of Greenville, S.C., married in 1994 and have two children, Maria and Sam. Fabio performs, records, and coordinates the keyboard program at North Greenville University. Sherry teaches private piano lessons and is involved in various music teaching organizations. "Maria and Sam have fun playing piano, cello, and violin, " Fabio writes. E-mail Fabio and Sherry at fparrini@bellsouth.net and listen to Fabio's CDs at www.fabioparrini.com.

Susan Cohen Shangold (SMG'89) of New York, N.Y., and her husband, Ed, welcomed their first child, Noah Pierce, on October 8, 2005. Susan and Ed recently released their second children's video, Horatio Lion, Volume 2, produced by their entertainment company Watch Us and Follow. For more information on the video, visit their Web site at www.horatiolion.com. Susan would love to hear from any old friends at susan_shangold@horatiolion.com.

Margaret Wallace (COM'89) of San Francisco, Calif., is the cofounder/CEO of Skunk Studios, a developer of award-winning computer games. Before starting Skunk Studios, Margaret developed games at Shockwave.com and worked on Mattel's Planet Hot Wheels. She is on the steering committees for the International Game Developers Association Casual Games Special Interest Group and a member of the International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences. Check out her Web site at www.skunkstudios.com.