Class Notes

Name: Bill Coons

Class Year(s): 1979

Note: Bill Coons, ’79 (FAA) writes: Creative Dynamics Studio, a Chicagoland corporate video production agency that I founded, has celebrated its 20th Anniversary. Clients include exclusively Fortune 500 class companies, including many top Pharma, Finance, Tech and Consultancy companies.

Submitted on: December 21, 2020

Lydia Yeckley and her father inspect one of their rockets after launch

Name: Lydia Yeckley

Class Year(s): 2019

Note: Lydia Yeckley ’19 (KGCOE) and her father competed on Discovery Channel’s Rocket Around The Xmas Tree as the Snow It Alls. On the air in December 2020, the rocket competition featured launching holiday trees, sleighs, toy soldiers and more.

Submitted on: December 21, 2020

Name: Eric Thomas

Class Year(s): 2016

Note: Eric Thomas ’16 (CHST) MS ’16 (CHST) graduated from the Simon School of Business in Rochester with a Master’s of Business Administration in December of 2020. Thomas also holds a Master’s of Medical Management from Simon. In 2020, Thomas was also promoted to Deputy Chief and Vice President of Clinical Care at CHS Mobile Integrated Health Care (in Rochester) where he oversees ~200 prehospital medical providers. Thomas is also appointed to the Department of Emergency Medicine, and Divisions of Cardiac Surgery and Prehospital Medicine at the University of Rochester Medical Center.

Submitted on: December 21, 2020

Name: Lauren Iuranich

Class Year(s): 2011

Note: Lauren Iuranich ’12 (CAST) and her husband, John, are excited to announce a third addition to their family, Apollo Oberon, born October 27, 2020.

Submitted on: December 21, 2020

Name: Sarah Bicsak

Class Year(s): 2011

Note: Sarah Bicsak ’11 (COS) has been promoted to Chemist II, specializing in Petroleum Gas Chromatography at Paragon Laboratories in Livonia, Michigan.

Submitted on: December 18, 2020

At the Entrance of the Dryden Theater, photo by Madi Watson RIT student

Name: Timothy Cosgriff

Class Year(s): 1996

Note: Timothy Cosgriff MS ’96 (CAST) exhibits at George Eastman Museum in Holiday Sweet Creations Exhibit 2020. Images of artwork on display in George Eastman Museum Sweet creations Holiday display by Timothy Cosgriff MS ‘96 (CAST). Exhibit details may be found at https://www.eastman.org/ . Timothy Cosgriff, Director of Community Events for SUNY Empire State College. Timothy has exhibited at the Museum in this exhibit for over ten years. He currently has two works on display. His wreath is made from found objects that have been repurposed. His gingerbread creation is based on the film “Harvey “and features two Lomography Fish Eye Camera images on film. His work is displayed in the mansion outside the Dryden Theater. Photo Credit by Madi Watson RIT photo student. Timothy and Madi met by chance at the Museum. Timothy and Madi had a great conversation on photography, film, RIT and Timothy’s aunt, Eloise Wilkin of Golden Books who is an alum of RIT.

Submitted on: December 2, 2020

Dr. Peggy S. Terhune, President and CEO, Monarch

Name: Peggy Terhune

Class Year(s): 1982

Note: Dr. Peggy S. Terhune MBA ’84 (SCB) received North Carolina’s Order of the Long Leaf Pine award, the highest honor bestowed by North Carolina’s governors to individuals who have made significant contributions to the state and their communities through their exemplary service and outstanding accomplishments. Dr. Terhune was recognized for her outstanding work as an advocate and leader in services and support for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, mental illness and substance use disorders. Dr. Terhune serves as the President and CEO of Monarch, a statewide organization serving more than 31,000 North Carolinians with intellectual and developmental disabilities, mental illness and substance use disorders each year. She celebrated her 25th anniversary as CEO in 2020.

Submitted on: December 2, 2020

Name: Julie Krug

Class Year(s): 2009

Note: In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, Julie (Zepke) Krug ’09 (CIAS) and Ken Krug ’10 (GCCIS) welcomed their first baby into the world. Victoria Lillian Krug was born on June 9th, healthy and vigorous. She already loves to watch hockey on TV!

Submitted on: November 22, 2020

Gender, Tenure, and the Pursuit of Work-Life-Family Stability by Kristen Willmott, PhD

Name: Kristen Willmott

Class Year(s): 2005

Note: Dr. Kristen Willmott MS ’06 (CAST)) recently had a book published by Information Age Publishing. "Gender, Tenure and the Pursuit of Work-Life-Family Stability" is a timely work that may be of interest to anyone juggling work, home and family. Willmott has an MS from RIT and a PhD from the University of Rochester. She has several family ties to RIT, as her sister, brother and cousin are all alumni, and her husband, Benjamin Willmott, is the Operations Manager of Performing Arts in RIT’s College of Liberal Arts.

Submitted on: November 21, 2020

September 5, 2020- Rachel Herman (BS ’13 MS ’14) and Spencer Crandell (BS ’13) were married in a small outdoor ceremony in front of a senior living facility, so that Rachel’s grandmother could be a part of the celebration.

Name: Rachel Crandell

Class Year(s): 2013, 2014

Note: September 5, 2020 - Rachel Herman ’13 (CAST) MS ’14 (CAST) and Spencer Crandell ’13 (KGCOE) were married in a small outdoor ceremony in front of a senior living facility, so that Rachel’s grandmother could be a part of the celebration. Rachel and Spencer met and began dating during their studies at RIT! Following their wedding, they adopted their new puppy, Penny!

Submitted on: November 13, 2020