Class Notes Archive 1931-2014
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Class notes from the 1970s
| 1976Jeffrey Katz was named to the board of directors of LeapFrog Enterprises Inc., a developer of computer-based learning products. Katz previously served as the chair and chief executive officer of Orbitz LLC, and held positions with Swissair and American Airlines. (appeared in the Fall 2005 issue) • Dave Laclergue, a park ranger with the National Park Service since 1976, was recently promoted to chief ranger for the George Washington Birthplace National Monument in Virginia and the Thomas Stone National Historic Site in Maryland. Laclergue, his wife and their two daughters have lived in Virginia since 1991. (appeared in the Fall 2005 issue) • Alice Wolf, D.V.M., a professor of small-animal medicine at Texas A&M University, received the Bourgelat Award from the British Small Animal Veterinary Association. She was honored for her contributions to feline medicine, particularly in the areas of infectious disease and immunology, and for her record as a speaker and educator. (appeared in the Fall 2005 issue) • Charles “Tim” O’Malley died in June 2005 at the age of 49 in South Pasadena of cardiac complications following surgery for a brain tumor. Remembered for his optimism, sense of humor and commitment to his family, Mr. O’Malley was a partner in the law firm of Leland, Parachini, Steinberg, Matzger & Melnick LLP, with an expertise in banking law. He also served as an elder and deacon at Calvary Presbyterian Church in South Pasadena. Survivors include his wife of 25 years, Aliene, and their daughters, Erin and Claire. (appeared in the Fall 2005 issue) • Jeff and Annie Main were profiled in a Sept. 6 Sacramento Bee article discussing the history and growth of organic farming in Yolo County. The Mains helped pioneer direct marketing of produce from small farms in Yolo County in the 1970s and were among the founders of the Davis Farmers Market, as well as the Davis Food Co-op. (appeared in the Winter 2006 issue) • Bob Ono, information technology security coordinator at UC Davis, headed up a project that received the 2005 Larry L. Sautter Golden Award in recognition of the best information technology innovation across all UC campuses. Ono’s team developed an automated system that protects the security of campus computers. Team members included a number of UC Davis alumni: Tony Arons, M.S. ’79; Doreen Meyer, M.S. ’80; Jatinder Singh ’91; Joncarlo Ruggieri ’94; Chris Callahan ’97; Blaise Camp ’97; Joshua Van Horn ’97; Jed Whitten ’99; Julie (Adcox) McCall ’02; and Sean Zadig ’03. (appeared in the Winter 2006 issue) • Jane Straus is the author of the self-help book Enough is Enough!: Stop Enduring and Start Living Your Extraordinary Life (Jossey-Bass). Straus has been a seminar leader and personal coach for over 20 years. She lives in Northern California with her husband, daughter and dog. (appeared in the Winter 2006 issue) • Doug Barnett is in his 13th year with the African Development Bank. He manages the quality assurance and results management division, which aims to improve the ability of bank projects to benefit people throughout the continent. Barnett lives in Africa with his wife and four children and continues to be an avid cyclist. (appeared in the Spring 2006 issue) • Ward Campbell, J.D. ’79, a California deputy attorney general, represented the state in its battle to uphold the death sentence of Clarence Ray Allen, who was executed in January. Campbell had been involved with the case since its beginning, serving as a member of the legal team that prosecuted Allen 25 years ago. (appeared in the Spring 2006 issue) • Nadeen Ruiz, Cred. ’77, took a two-year leave from California State University, Sacramento, to serve as director of elementary education at Stanford University. She has since returned to Sacramento State as chair of the bilingual multicultural education department. (appeared in the Spring 2006 issue) • Steve Daubert, Ph.D., has written Threads from the Web of Life: Stories in Natural History (Vanderbilt University Press), a collection of nonfiction stories about natural science, illustrated by his brother, Chris Daubert, M.F.A. ’88. The book was selected for the Discovery Channel Book Club and recommended by the National Science Teachers Association for high school and college students. Steve has also written or co-authored dozens of research publications in his 35 years as a student and researcher at UC Davis. (appeared in the Summer 2006 issue) • Kathleen (Montgomery) Hendrix is a nurse case manager for Yolo Hospice, and her husband, Ed ’68, J.D. ’76, is an administrative law judge who plans to retire in July after 28 years. The two live in Davis and are expecting their first grandchild. (appeared in the Fall 2006 issue) • Irving Lubliner, M.A.T., recently accepted a position as associate professor of mathematics at Southern Oregon University in Ashland. He has led workshops for educators in 37 states, and he has delivered keynote addresses for the California Mathematics Council, San Diego Math Council and UCLA’s Mathematics Project. In his new position, he will be involved in training future math educators. (appeared in the Fall 2006 issue) • Marguerite Pappaioanou, M.P.V.M., Ph.D. ’82, professor of infectious disease epidemiology at the University of Minnesota School of Public Health and College of Veterinary Medicine, received a 2006 Alumni Achievement Award from the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine for her role in advancing public health around the world, particularly in the areas of malaria, AIDS/HIV and development of national health policies. (appeared in the Fall 2006 issue) • Phil Gross received the Yosemite Artist in Residence Award for 2006–07 and was one of a dozen recipients selected from several hundred applicants. The award includes a small studio in the park for one month. Gross will have a solo show in March at the John Natsoulas Gallery in Davis. His work can be viewed at www.philgross.net. (appeared in the Winter 2007 issue) • Davor Hrovat, M.S., Ph.D. ’79, was elected to the National Academy of Engineering in February for “contributions to the development of automotive controls that have led to improvement in performance, comfort and safety.” In addition, Hrovat was recently promoted to Henry Ford Technical Fellow, the most prestigious technical expert position at Ford Motor Co. He lives in Ann Arbor, Mich. (appeared in the Winter 2007 issue) • Sue Schleifer recently launched Oak Communications, a management consulting and career and personal coaching business in Oakland. For more information, visit www.oakcommunications.com. (appeared in the Winter 2007 issue) • Paula (Smith) Paul manages U.S. regulatory affairs for Dupont Crop Protection and works part time as a physician assistant in emergency medicine. She and her husband, Michael, are celebrating the graduation of their youngest child, Faye, from the University of Southern California. (appeared in the Summer 2007 issue) • Gerald Magee has worked with the U.S. Department of Interior’s Bureau of Land Management since 1976, currently serving as the Oregon-Washington environmental protection specialist. He lives in West Linn, Ore., with his wife, Judy (Conway), who is the academic co-director of the distance learning program for Pacific Oaks College in Pasadena. Gerald is nearing completion of a Master of Studies in Environmental Law degree from Vermont Law School, while Judy is finishing a postgraduate certificate in interpersonal neurobiology from Portland State University. (appeared in the Fall 2007 issue) • Marguerite Pappaioanou, M.P.V.M., Ph.D. ’82, was named executive director of the Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges, effective Nov. 1. She currently holds a joint appointment as professor of infectious disease epidemiology in the School of Public Health and College of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Minnesota. (appeared in the Fall 2007 issue) |