Class Notes

Name: Jane Dalton

Class Year(s): 1987

Note: Jane Dalton MFA ’87 (FAA) was recently promoted to full professor of art education at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. She has also recently written a book that will be published in August of 2023. The Mindful Studio, Davis Publications. https://www.davisart.com/mindfulness-and-expressive-arts/mindful-studio/

Submitted on: May 8, 2023

Name: Philip Potts

Class Year(s): 1994

Note: Dr. Philip Potts MS ’94 (CIAS) has graduated with a Ph.D. in Aeronautical Science from Capitol Technology University. He is a Senior Cyber Threat Analyst with The Boeing Company.

Submitted on: May 8, 2023

Name: Andrew Scott

Class Year(s): 2013

Note: Andrew Scott ’13 (CLA) was featured in 585 Magazine for his work as a local concept artist in Rochester, N.Y.

Submitted on: May 8, 2023

Name: Nicolás Rubio

Class Year(s): 1999, 2001

Note: Nicolás Rubio ’99, MBA ’01 (SCB) earned a Ph.D. in Political Science with Public Policy as area of specialization at Universidad Simón Bolívar (USB) in Caracas, Venezuela. The commencement ceremony took place on July 13, 2022. His doctoral dissertation titled Promotion of the Competitiveness of the State of Táchira and San Cristóbal: State and Municipal Public Policy Proposal was approved with Outstanding Mention in February 2022. San Cristóbal is Nicolás’ hometown.

Submitted on: April 20, 2023

Name: Phil Frandina

Class Year(s): 2011

Note: Phil Frandina ’11 (SCB) and Jessica Frandina ’11 (COS) celebrated the birth of their third child, Luke Alan, on September 14, 2022.

Submitted on: April 20, 2023

Name: Michael E. Pollock

Class Year(s): 1977

Note: Michael Pollock ’77 (GAP) recently received two National honors for his work to promote the needs of EMS workers and agencies on local, state, and national levels. In Washington, D.C., at the closing reception for the National Association of EMTs (NAEMT) EMS Day on the Hill, Michael received the 2023 EMS Advocate of the Year award. The award recognizes EMS professionals whose volunteer efforts advance EMS through educating and engaging elected government leaders, EMS and healthcare communities, and the public. A week earlier, Michael met with United States Congressman Joseph D. Morelle – 25th District, New York, with his EMS agency’s President and Chief to discuss concerns about federal funding and support for EMS. At the end of the meeting, the Congressman surprised Michael with a Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition for his NAEMT Honor. In addition, Congressman Morelle acknowledged Michael’s long career of advocacy and advancement of the EMS profession. Congressman Morelle and Michael have worked together in county, state, and federal government for over thirty years to provide EMS workers with the tools they need to save lives. Michael serves as a Government Liaison and the Director of Intragovernmental Relations for Brighton Volunteer Ambulance in Rochester, NY, and the Ezras Nashim Volunteer Ambulance Service in Boro Park - Brooklyn, NY, respectively. The latter is the only all-women Orthodox Jewish ambulance service in the United States. Michael volunteers to Tikkum Olam in both instances, which translates to "repair the World."

Submitted on: April 12, 2023

Name: Jon Santer

Class Year(s): 2011

Note: Fredrick Redd MBA ’11 (SCB) was recognized as a Port Authority of NY & NJ (PA) Trailblazer during Black History Month (February) as the PA celebrated key black figures in the PA’s history of both current and former leaders. Fredrick blazed his trail when he joined the PA and created, implemented and operated the agency’s first-ever Project Management Office (PMO) becoming the Agency’s first Black PMO Director from 2009-2013. As PMO Director, Fredrick provided critical support for the Agency’s $29 Billion Capital Program which included iconic programs such as the World Trade Center, all Port Authority Airports (EWR, JFK, LGA, TET, SWF), George Washington Bridge, Lincoln and Holland Tunnels, Port Authority Bus Terminals and the PATH Rail System. Many of the initiatives implemented during his tenure are still in place today.

Submitted on: April 7, 2023

Name: Sal Pellingra

Class Year(s): 1998,2001

Note: Sal Pellingra BS ’98 (CAST), MBA ’01 (SCB) published a children’s book in March! "The Apple Doesn’t Fall Very Far From the Tree" a story about a clumsy boy whose grandfather, Poppi, helps him realize that it’s okay to laugh at himself and his uniqueness. Sometimes relating to others, especially when it’s family, can help put things into perspective. In this delightful story, a little boy who has a gift for being clumsy discovers that being himself is the best way to be. Link: https://www.amazon.com/Apple-Doesnt-Fall-Very-Tree/dp/1665739126

Submitted on: April 3, 2023

Name: William Dzialak

Class Year(s): 2020

Note: Nicole Cuello Wajdowicz ’20 (CET) and William Dzialak ’20 (KGCOE) got married in March 2023 in Punta Cana. They met in the HEOP summer program of 2015 and have been in a relationship ever since. They had family and friends in attendance, including friends from RIT pictured.

Submitted on: March 11, 2023

Name: David Frishkorn

Class Year(s): 1995

Note: David Frishkorn MBA ’95 (SCB) just published his second book, The Great Reimagination: In Pursuit of a More Perfect Union. This book is a follow-up to David’s first novel, The Great Divorce, originally published in 2018.

Submitted on: March 6, 2023