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Carl B. Lazarus – 50th Reunion Essay

ByCarl Lazarus

Carl B. Lazarus 130 Berkeley Street West Newton, MA 2465 carllazarus@comcast.net 781-697-5570 Spouse(s): Joyce Block Lazarus (1978) Child(ren): Suzanne (1979); Michael (1982) Grandchild(ren): Nora (2010); Ari (2013) Education: Graduate Study in Biochemistry, Brandeis; Special graduate student in Computer Science, MIT Career: Information Technology, 1970-2010: Developed software, managed software development, VP of Operations at two startups, one of which had a successful IPO, the second acquired by Iron Mountain. VP of Operations at Iron Mountain’s Digital…

Internet Pioneer Now Digitizing Our College Years

Internet Pioneer Now Digitizing Our College Years

ByCarl Lazarus

Shortly after leaving Yale and completing graduate work at MIT, Harry Forsdick (PC) joined the engineering firm creating the hardware, software and communication protocols for ARPANET, the predecessor and testbed for the Internet. In semi-retirement, he now has a business that scans pictures and converts films, videos and audio tapes — and is busily converting items from our undergrad years into digital form for us to share and enjoy in the new ARCHIVES section of the website.

Great Name Choice

ByCarl Lazarus

While not a Calhoun College alumnus, I do appreciate that a name change is jarring for some.  However, I want to say that I am delighted with the choice of Grace Murray Hopper.  I met her once, near the end of her life, when she spoke to a computer group in the Boston area.  She was an important pioneer in the field.  President Salovey’s letter described some of her accomplishments but left out some.  She…

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Banner Bio – Carl Lazarus

ByCarl Lazarus

CARL BRUCE LAZARUS. Born May 27, 1948 in New York, New York, son of Seymour Lazarus and Rae Schorr Lazarus. Attended Midwood High School, Brooklyn, New York. Entered Yale Sept., 1965. Intensive Chemistry major; Dean’s List, 1965-66, 1966-67 (spring term); Ranking Scholar, 1965-66 (fall term); M. & R. E. Richter Scholarship, 1966-69. Resident: Davenport (Housing Committee, Yale Coed Week). Gibbs Society; Political Union, 1965-69; Progressive Party Vice-Chairman, Spring 1968; Progressive Party Chairman, Fall 1968; Hillel,…