Please write in with any information on Joel — a summary or a report of the major events in his life, how you knew him at Yale, good pictures, personal reflections, … anything. You can add them as “Comments” at the bottom of this post, or email them to Dan Seiver at seiverda@miamioh.edu. Here’s what we know so far:
From https://today.uic.edu/deaths-howard-ozer Howard Ozer, former cancer researcher, clinician, professor and leader at the University of Illinois, Chicago (UIC), died April 6. He was 71. Ozer, who specialized in treatment of blood cancers, is internationally known for his work on biological therapies for cancer. He made significant developments in research related to blood cell growth factors and cytokines….
How do we top the unalloyed joy of a magnificent upset of the Cantabs in 2016? How about a brilliant 2017 season (9-1) capped with an Ivy Championship, and a delightful drubbing of our hapless nemesis from up north? Your scribe’s white hankie waved with many others in the Bowl, as our long trek through…
News about the life of Ed Boyle, who blazed a brave and productive path to his end in 1999, leaving behind a lot of people who deeply respected and admired him.
Some reports & stories from Don Lewis and Sam Weisman. References to Joe Mohrman, Bob Horvitz, Reed Hundt and Roger Haile. RIP: Robert Struse. Read more: advanced golf, Jewish ancient wisdom texts and directing a play at regional theatre!
Chris Hoffman publishes a new book of poetry. Some delayed and sad news about Thom Graham, who died in a farming accident in 2012. And we highlight some recent recognition about our own Frank Shorter after the 40th anniversary of his win in Montreal Olympics.
From David H. Johnson: “My wife and I recently visited Mary Starnes, widow of former Dramat director Leland Starnes. Mary lives in Salisbury, Maryland. Lee was teaching and directing at Salisbury State College (now University) when he passed away in 1980. Mary’s as bright, pretty, and perceptive as she ever was. She remembers all the…
From Skip Hobbs: “David Friend, a pioneer in digital data cloud storage, has been a collector of fine mineral specimens all his life. He recently funded the $4 million renovation of the Yale Peabody Museum mineral collection and exhibition hall, and donated some of his unusually large and magnificent specimens. (Pictures) On October 21 the…
On a surprisingly mild late November afternoon in Cambridge, Massachusetts, a miracle happened. After a decade of disappointment, Yale’s underdog Bulldogs played superbly on both sides of the ball and upset a potent Cantab team, 21–14. Your scribe enjoyed every minute of it, and will continue to savor sweet victory, undimmed “through mem’ry’s haze.” The…
Sadly, this edition of Class Notes tells of 3 who have passed away … one mini-reunion of friends from JE.
Harold Mancusi reports from the AYA Assembly and Tom Emmons is looking for volunteers. Len Hill, RIP.
Bob Bucholz passed away at home in Dallas, Texas, on May 20. This memorial was submitted by Marybeth Ezaki ’73 (Marybeth.ezaki@gmail.com), Richard Tedlow, Terry Light, Phil Gans(pgans@pgans.com), Derry Allen, and Wil Lam: “Bob was born and raised in Omaha, Nebraska. At Yale, Bob was summa cum laude with a BA in economics. He graduated from Yale…
Our Class’ Scholarship went to a sophomore woman from Minnesota. News from Sam Weisman, Gary Morson, Alec Tan, Frank Aronson, Terry Benson and Norm Resnicow.
Your scribe sought out Tom Orum, who was in Econ 10 (Saybrook CDG) with me in the Fall of 1965. Here is his first-ever report for this column: “I got a master’s in agronomy and plant genetics from the University of Arizona and worked for 25 years as a research specialist in the plant pathology…
The mailbag has gotten thin, and is now empty. I would especially like to get a word or two from classmates who have not appeared in this column in recent years. Inquiring minds want to know! News from Dues: Brian Ibsen “has retired from the Aga Khan University, but I remain active in fund-raising for…
Steve Rose (1969rosesa47@outlook.com) writes to us for the first time: “The booming of autumn wind in the pines outside my window sounds like the audible rushing of time and prompts me to send in my first class note. Following graduation, I sailed with the navy for 30 years as …
