Class Notes
Name: Gary Sutto
Class Year(s): 1982
Note: Gary Sutto MFA ’82 (GAP) writes "2022 marks 40 years since I’ve left RIT. I’m still out with a camera making photographs and can’t imagine stopping any time soon. I would like to hear from those from the 81, 82, and 83 MFA program. Are you still holding a camera in your hands, is it still close to your heart, do you have fresh batteries and a generous sized card in the right slot? Does the process inspire thought, excitement and joy or pleasure in your life, still? Drop me a line; perhaps we can do an image trade/exchange? I should also ask, as I’ve recently bought a pro pack of 120 B/W film, if there is any room left in your heart for film work. Hope to hear from you. www.GarySutto.com"
Submitted on: March 4, 2022
Name: John Gifford
Class Year(s): 2006
Note: John Gifford ’06 (KGCOE) was promoted to director of systems engineering at REDCOM Laboratories, Inc. in Victor, N.Y.; a developer and manufacturer of advanced strategic, operational, and tactical communication solutions.
Submitted on: March 4, 2022
Name: Sarah Crandall (Laughter)
Class Year(s): 1998, 2000
Note: Sarah Crandall ’00 (CIAS) is the advertising manager at Midland Advertising, a division of Smith-Midland Corporation, a leader in the precast concrete industry, headquartered in Midland, V.A.
Submitted on: February 25, 2022
Name: Jerry Elman
Class Year(s): 77,84
Note: Jerry Elman ’77 (KGCOE) MS ’84 (SCB) will be releasing his book, "Miracles Through Hell – A True Story of Holocaust Survival and Intergenerational Healing" in March 2022. The book will be available on Amazon.com. Learn more: https://www.jerry-elman.com/
Submitted on: February 23, 2022
Name: Rocky Dwyer
Class Year(s): 1977
Note: Rocky Dwyer MS ’77 (CAST) was the recipient of the 2021 Emerald Literati Award for Outstanding Paper. The article, Predicting Manufacturing Employee Turnover Intentions, was recognized for creating an impact and generating change beyond academia and for contributing to the body of knowledge. The article was published in the Journal of Economics, Finance and Administrative Science: https://doi.org/10.1108/JEFAS-07-2018-0069. Previously, Rocky was recognized by the Financial Management Institute of Canada with the Alan G. Ross Award for his outstanding commitment and contribution to financial management; the Ottawa Centre for Research and Innovation acknowledged his contribution, commitment and dedication to education and for building a future cadre of public service leaders with its Capital Educators Award. As well, he received Emerald Publication’s Outstanding Special Issue Editor for his academic research related to Alleviating Poverty: Making Trade Work for the Poor; Corporate Ethics: Ethics in the Global Marketplace, Environmental Stewardship, and Why Green Management Matters via special issue publications. Currently, Dr. Dwyer is a contributing faculty member with Walden University’s School of Management and Human Potential where he is a member of the Doctor of Business Administration program, where is enables students to create scholarly success.
Submitted on: February 22, 2022
Name: Gregory Hitchin
Class Year(s): 1978
Note: Greg Hitchin ’78 (GAP), CEcD, was awarded the Mary Jo Hanover Award from the Industrial Asset Management Council (IAMC) in recognition of his service to the organization and industry.
Submitted on: February 17, 2022
Name: Marylin Galimi
Class Year(s): 2016, 2019
Note: Marylin Galimi ’16 (SOIS) MS ’19 (CHST) has been named chief operating officer of Upstate University Hospital. Marylin joined the Upstate in 2016 as associate administrator for hospital planning, and soon after was promoted to the assistant vice president of facility and planning, a position she has held since 2019. Marylin has more than 24 years of experience in the design operations field, including 15 years of progressive health systems administration. In addition to her education at RIT, Marylin holds a certificate of specialized education and training from Cornell University’s Johnson Graduate School of Management and Syracuse University’s Whitman School. She also has earned the DNV Advanced Healthcare Operations Professional Certification. Marylin is a member of the Syracuse Rotary Club, has served as its past president, and is a Rotary International Paul Harris recipient.
Submitted on: February 10, 2022
Name: Amanda Trudo
Class Year(s): 2016
Note: Amanda (Gratton) Trudo ’16 (KGCOE) and Stephen Trudo ’16 (KGCOE) were married on October 9 2021, in Greensboro, N.C., surrounded by friends and family. Alumni in attendance included Kris Kidder ’16 (KGCOE), Kelsey Grievson MS ’15 (NTID), Dave Haller ’16 (KGCOE), Evan Ney ’16 (KGCOE) MS ’16 (KGCOE), Chloe Richard ’15 (COLA) ’15 (KGCOE), Joe Pereira ’18 (CAST), Laura Denlinger ’17 (COS) and Jarrett Plante ’15 (SCB).
Submitted on: February 6, 2022
Name: Bob Shewchuk
Class Year(s): 1968, 1969, 1970, 1971, 1972
Note: Bob Shewchuck ’72 (GAP) finished post-production on a new feature film, "Townhouse Confidential", where he served as the line producer and production manager. Shot in 20 days last summer in the West Village of New York City, the SAG moderate, low-budget Indie features 20 actors, 71 background players and extras, and a production crew of over 40 talented and fun people. After graduating from RIT in Photographic illustration and Film, producing corporate concept videos for Fortune 100 companies, network television shows and TV commercials for international clients, Bob is back to making movies like he started to do in 1963 when he was only 13 years old, using his dad’s Keystone 8mm movie camera.
Submitted on: February 4, 2022
Name: Kate Gunderson
Class Year(s): 2015
Note: Kate Gunderson ’15 (KGCOE) received a fully funded fellowship to attend the National Test Pilot School. As of January 2022, she will work as a graduate assistant while completing the professional course and master’s degree programs as a flight test engineer.
Submitted on: February 1, 2022