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CLASS NOTESLAURI K. FINK M’06 was recentlynamed program officer withHillman Foundation. Beforethat, Lauri was the director ofdevelopment for Auberle. Laurieresides in Bethel Park, Pa.KEVIN J. BAZNER ’06 was recentlypromoted to senior leadershipconsultant with Phi Delta Thetafraternity. Kevin began workingfor the fraternity in 2007 and hasbeen traveling the South Centralregion of the U.S. He resides inOxford, Ohio.MELISSA MUSICO M’06 is directorof strategic partnerships forDevelopers Diversified Realty.Before that, Melissa was acorporate sales account executivefor the Cleveland Cavaliers.Melissa resides in RockyRiver, Ohio.RICH DEMAIO M’06 joined theFairleign Dickinson Universitycoaching staff in 2008 as theoffensive coordinator andquarterbacks coach. Previously,Rich was the tight ends coachat Middlebury College andquarterbacks coach at RMU.Rich resides in Budd Lake, N.J.,with his wife, Nicole.LINDSEY WRIGHT ’06 has beenhired as the assistant to thedirector of supplier relations atWESCO, and is responsible formanaging the affairs of thedirector and others inadministrative, organizational,and special events coordinationcapacities. Lindsey resides inBeaver, Pa.CHARLES STOWERS ’06 earneda master’s in higher educationleadership and administrationfrom Jones InternationalUniversity. Charles lives inTampa, Fla., and is now pursuinghis doctorate in higher educationand adult learning at WaldenUniversity.MICHAEL VILLELLA ’06 andKRISTINA GONZALEZ ’08 gotmarried on Nov. 22, 2008.Michael works for NorthwesternMutual in Milwaukee, Wisc.Help us findour next success story!At RMU, we’re serious when we say we’re changing lives. Now with your help, we can change even more.The new $4,000 Robert Morris University Endorsement Award puts a powerful gift in your hands.Are there potential new freshmen you’d like to sponsor? Here’s a good way to start:Tell them how RMU made a difference in your life. Explain that RMU has one of the lowest tuitionrates of any Pennsylvania private university. Tell them you can get them a guaranteed$4,000 scholarship.* All they have to do is apply, and you’ll fill out the form.It’s free to apply to RMU online, so there’s no cost or obligation to them.If they’ve never seen the campus, suggest they visit us some time. Schedule a tour by calling (412) 397-5200.Remember, there’s no limit to how many endorsements you can make.Download an RMU Endorsement Award form: www.rmu.edu/endorseaward.Or call Leanne Condron at (412) 397-5869 to have one mailed to you.* Endorsement award is $1,000 per year for four years and is contingent on acceptance and meeting other admission and enrollment requirements.3 0 • W W W. R M U . E D U
CLASS NOTESSUSANNE (KINS) GALUPI ’07 is ateacher in the Northgate SchoolDistrict. Suzanne resides inPittsburgh, Pa.CHRIS KAUFMAN ’08 made hisprofessional hockey debut withthe Bakersfield Condors late lastseason after concluding hiscollege career at RMU. Heappeared in eight regular seasongames with Bakersfield as well asall six playoff games, in which hetallied two assists. Chris residesin Gig Harbor, Wash.>JEFF GILBERT ’08 has been signedas rookie defenseman by theLaredo Bucks of the CentralHockey League in Laredo, Texas.Jeff played in 118 games in hisfour years with the RMUColonials Division I hockey team.Jeff resides in Barrie, Ontario.CHRISTIAN BOUCHER ’08 is one ofthree goaltenders in trainingcamp with the Central HockeyLeague. Christian played threeseasons of hockey at RMU. Heresides in Orleans, Ontario.BRENT COLBERT ’08 is engaged toKristin Kalervo and the coupleare planning an Aug. 15, 2009wedding. Brent is employed byMercer Inc. in Pittsburgh.MICHAEL FLEMING ’08 wasselected by the Toronto Rock, ofthe National Lacrosse League,with their second-round pick (17thoverall) in the league’s entry draftthis September in Boston. Michaelresides in Sarnia, Ontario.In MemoriamROBERT L. BRITT ‘51 passed awayon June 1, 2008. In 1993, Robertretired as controller from HoustonHarbaugh, a Pittsburgh law firm.MICHAEL A. KOVACS ‘52 passedaway at the age of 90 onJan. 9, 2008.SAMUEL FREMONT CAMPBELL ‘58passed away at the age of 79on Oct. 6, 2008.LARRY P. STOFKO M’02 passedaway on Aug. 27, 2008.ROBERT T. SHIRLEY, JR. ’00 passedaway suddenly on July 28, 2008.Robert played basketball for theRMU Colonials for three years.KAREN LYNN (EISENHAUER)MICKUS ’91 passed away onOctober 20, 2008. She was a CPAat Parente Randolph LLC inPittsburgh for 19 years.Includes news submitted betweenOct. and Dec. 2008.Note: Class notes are submitted byalumni and friends and are notverified by the editor. Foundationsmagazine is not responsible forinformation contained in class notes.CorrectionsIn the Aug. 2008 issue, weaccidentally omitted officecoordinator Ivana Spehar fromthe article on the Bayer Centerfor Nonprofit Management.Sorry, Ivana!In Memoriam:Bryan James William GarvinOct. 29, 1982 - Feb. 17, 2006In loving memory of Bryan Garvin ‘05, his friends and familyhave set up a golf scholarship in his honor. Bryan came to RobertMorris University from Northern Ireland on a golf scholarship.He stayed in Pittsburgh after graduation, working for thePittsburgh Pirates. Bryan was an extraordinary golfer,enthusiastic Pittsburgh sports fan and, most importantly, anamazing friend.To contribute please send a check made out to “Robert MorrisUniversity,” with “Bryan Garvin Fund” in the memo, to:Office of Institutional Advancement, 6001 University Boulevard,Moon Township, PA 15108FRIDAY, FEB. 27Reunion and Happy Hour5-7 p.m., Trivia pubSATURDAY, FEB. 28Legacy Lunch1:30 p.m., Sewall CenterFor RMU alumni who keep it in the family. If youand a relative are both RMU alumni, join us!Winter Blast FestivitiesCome in from the cold for family-friendly fun.2-5 p.m., Sewall CenterBasketball doubleheader4 p.m., Sewall CenterIf you missed Homecoming,don't miss Winter Blast!For details visit www.rum.eud/alumniR O B E R T M O R R I S U N I V E R S I T Y F O U N D AT I O N S • 3 1
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