Class Notes Category: Career
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Isabella Wai-Yin Poon, Ph.D. ’88
Isabella Wai-Yin Poon Ph.D. ’88 has been appointed the Pro-Vice Chancellor of the Chinese University of Hong Kong. Prior to the appointment, she served as a professor in the department of statistics and as the associate vice president of the university. Poon is recognized for her commitment to improving the quality of education and instruction…
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Patricia Gordon, M.D. ’82
Patricia Gordon, M.D. ’82 was hired as the executive director and chairman of the board in 2014 for CureCervicalCancer, a non-profit with the ambitious aim to eradicate cervical cancer around the world.
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Dean Cheley ’01
Dean Cheley ’01 has been promoted to Partner of Donaldson + Callif, a Los Angeles-based law firm representing independent producers of film, television and web-based content with an emphasis on all clearance matters. Cheley focuses his practice on structuring deals and negotiating contracts for individuals and corporations involved in the film and television industry. He…
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Christopher Poling ’02
Richardson Harman Ober PC, a Pasadena-based real estate, business and community association law firm, welcomes Christopher K. Poling ’02 as an associate attorney. Poling specializes in corporate, employment, real estate and homeowners’ association law. Read the official announcement here.
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Christopher Locke ’01
UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television alumnus, Christopher Locke ’01, recently launched his debut novel, “Persimmon Takes On Humanity,” to rave reviews.
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Melissa Caughey B.S.N. ’96, M.S.N. ’98
Melissa Caughey, B.S.N. ’96, M.S.N. ’98 had her first book released, “A Kid’s Guide to Keeping Chickens.”
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Heather H. Wood ’09
Heather H. Wood ’09, is the newest associate attorney for Kirby Noonan Lance & Hoge. Read official announcement here.
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John Stavlo M.S. ’68
John Stavlo M.S. ’68, was named a Pioneer of National Reconnaissance at the National Reconnaissance Office in Chantilly, Va., for his significant contributions to the discipline and practice of national reconnaissance. Read official announcement here.
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Wendilyn Emrys ’83
Wendilyn Emrys ’83, co-wrote and produced a 35 minute short film for the festival circuit, “The Man In The Red Suit” which premiered at the Laemmle Encino Town Center 5 on Dec. 29, 2014. Wendilyn is the managing partner, editor and executive producer of Emrys Entertainment, LLC, which produces books, plays and films. Find out…
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Katie Neipris ’14
Katie Neipris ’14 will release her debut novel, “The Inconvenient Process of Falling,” April 3, 2015. Read more here.