Class Notes
Name: Keith Bullis
Class Year(s): 1977
Note: Keith Bullis AAS ’77 (GAP) has been named the University of Rochester Medical Center Board Excellence Award Winner for Eastman Institute for Oral Health for 2023. For the last 20 years, countless faculty, guest lecturers, staff and residents have relied heavily on Keith Bullis, the media services manager for Eastman Institute for Oral Health. While the technology has changed significantly over that time, Keith’s extraordinary commitment has not. “In addition to performing his job at an exemplary level, Keith takes it upon himself to provide remarkable support in technical, administrative, and audiovisual services,” said Dr. Hans Malmstrom, professor and chair, Department of General Dentistry. “Keith is a true champion for higher education with a tireless commitment to serving our organization.”
Submitted on: November 15, 2023
Name: Hannah Barber
Class Year(s): 2017
Note: Andrew Case ’17 (GCCIS) and Hannah Barber ’17 (COLA) married in Auburn, NY on a beautiful September 2023 evening surrounded by family, loved ones, and friends (several of whom are RIT alumni).
Submitted on: November 5, 2023
Name: Rachel Bratek
Class Year(s): 2017
Note: Rachel Bratek ’17 (COS) married Miguel Murphy ’19 (SOIS) on October 14, 2023 in Buffalo, NY. They were joined by fellow RIT graduates and Alpha Sigma Alpha alum in celebration.
Submitted on: November 1, 2023
Name: Kevin Smith
Class Year(s): ’08, ’09
Note: Kevin Smith ’09, MS ’09 (KGCOE) was recently named Chief Engineer of Orbit Fab. An industry veteran, Kevin will lead the Systems, Electrical, Fluids, and Mechanical engineering teams and internal development, testing and overall readiness of RAFTI™ and GRIP™ in-space fueling systems.
Submitted on: October 16, 2023
Name: Anthony Macri
Class Year(s): 2008
Note: Anthony Macri ’08 (KGCOE) and wife, Alisha welcomed the birth of their 3rd child, Nicolas Simon on July 4, 2022. Nicolas was welcomed home by older siblings Maggie (4) and Bennett (2).
Submitted on: October 7, 2023
Name: Laura Silva
Class Year(s): 2017
Note: Nicholas Marchionda ’17 (GCCIS) and Laura Silva ’17 (GCCIS) got married on September 23, 2023 in Nahant, MA, and were joined by RIT graduates. Pictured left to right: Evan O’Malley (GCCIS ’15), Amanda O’Malley (CIAS ’17), Ryan Jackman (GCCIS ’18), Leah Bockhahn (CAST ’17), Alissa Roy (CIAS ’16, SCB ’17), Gavin Keirstead (GCCIS ’18), Joel Yuhas (KGCE ’18), Simon Voorhees (GCCIS ’18), John Quackenbush (COS ’18), Michaela Sansouci (CIAS ’19), and Zack Santos (COS ’18).
Submitted on: October 3, 2023
Name: Armen Chakmakjian
Class Year(s): 1987
Note: Armen Chakmakjian ’87 (KGCOE) was recently promoted to vice president of software development, messaging security group at Sophos, a British-based security software and hardware company.
Submitted on: September 29, 2023
Name: Bob Green
Class Year(s): 1975
Note: Bob Green ’75 (FAA) was recently named a finalist in the "South Bend: The Next 100 Years" poster design contest through the History Museum and the Studebaker National Museum. Green was awarded 3rd place for his work and the illustrations of both workers were created by another local artist, Val Nelson-Metlay (Many thanks to Val for her work). This poster reflects the industrial era and today’s technologies we live to this day & to recognize the efforts of many people / workers that have impacted the South Bend community many years. Bob still resides in Scottsville, NY that is located seven miles from RIT campus and still currently owns Green Graphics Design today.
Submitted on: September 16, 2023
Name: Meredith Bielaska
Class Year(s): 2004, 2006
Note: Meredith Bielaska ’04, MS ’06 recently completed her Ph.D. in Higher Education Administration in August 2023 from Kent State University.
Submitted on: September 10, 2023
Name: Linden Pohland
Class Year(s): 2018
Note: Linden Pohland ’18 (CAST) recently began a new role as senior accountant at Octaura, a fintech start-up in New York City.
Submitted on: September 9, 2023