Class Notes

Name: Colleen Mann

Class Year(s): 2015

Note: Colleen Mann ’15 (CIAS) and James Buxton ’16 (CIAS) married in Ogunquit, Maine on September 7, 2019. They met at RIT in early 2013 through Greek Life. Many Tigers joined in the celebration of their marriage, including their photographers, Hannah Hayes ’12 (CIAS) and Andy Baker.

Submitted on: September 22, 2020

Name: Michael James

Class Year(s): 1973

Note: Michael F. James MFA ’73 (FAA) retired in January after serving 20 years at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, where he was Professor and Chair of the Department of Textiles, Merchandising & Fashion Design in the College of Education and Human Sciences. At Nebraska, James taught in the areas of foundation design, textile design, material culture and quilt studies. Over the course of a nearly fifty-year career at the forefront of the studio quilt movement, James, a Fellow of the American Craft Council, built an international career as a maker, writer, lecturer and educator. His work is included in the collections of the Smithsonian American Art Museum’s Renwick Gallery in D.C., the Museum of Arts and Design in NYC, the Boston Museum of Fine Arts, the Baltimore Art Museum, the Newark Museum, the Indianapolis Art Museum, and numerous others. James will continue to live and maintain his studio in Lincoln, NE. His work is represented by Modern Arts Midtown in Omaha, NE.

Submitted on: September 22, 2020

Name: Matthew DiProjetto

Class Year(s): 0000

Note: Matt DiProjetto and his wife, Sarah (Deaton) met in the Bevier Gallery in Booth Hall. They were students at the time, and Matt was also a staff member. After one year, they found work, decided to marry, and had their own tiger cub. Corban is a personality. He loves books, coloring, and singing.

Submitted on: September 22, 2020

Name: Danielle Votlz

Class Year(s): 2009

Note: Michael Stanko ’09 (GCCIS), ’17 MS (SOIS), and Danielle (Voltz) Stanko ’14 (SOIS), ’17 (CHST) welcomed their second child, daughter Lyla Kelly in January 2020.

Submitted on: September 22, 2020

Name: Gary Sutto

Class Year(s): 1982

Note: Seattle photographer Gary Sutto MFA ’82 (GAP), shares his recent blog post: My Notes on the 6 Foot Rule: Most of my photography happens when I’m out walking, exploring parks, neighborhoods and the city of Seattle. All, mind you, while keeping my distance as my work benefits from solitary and quiet walks. My wife and I also visit Vancouver a great deal as we lived there some time ago. We miss the parks, neighborhoods and our Canadian friends. My Vancouver portfolio grew with each visit, however now that the borders are closed, this work has ceased. But I’ve been reviewing my work from 1982 and 83 and scanning negatives that somehow escaped printing back then. So in essence I’m still out walking the neighborhoods and parks of Deep Cove and Vancouver. Even with the advised restrictions I get an overpowering itch every once in awhile to go out and explore, my wife sees it and encourages me to go. I often think to myself that if I don’t go, I don’t see. That thought puts me in the mood to take my camera out for a walk. So, the 6 Foot Rule: We now have a new hire to help us (me) remember, as I’m going out, to be vigilant. At my site you can read about our new Safety and Health Officer. She also has an assistant and they are now on (boards.) Go to my website www.GarySutto.com and follow the link. The August 21st 2017 eclipse from my backyard is posted at Vimeo at https://vimeo.com/231762117 To your Health and Cheers, in moderation of course.

Submitted on: September 22, 2020

Name: David Burke

Class Year(s): 2011

Note: David Burke ’11 (CAST) married Lauren Koehler at the Newberry Library in Chicago, IL on August 31, 2019. Many RIT Tigers, both alumni, staff and retirees were in attendance. Sarah Burke (mother of the groom and retiree); Lisa Vasaturo (Director Alumni Relations); Kathleen Martin (retired Director University Policy); Lynne Perry MS ’94 (CCE) (retired Sr. Assoc. Director Career Services); Bob Koehler (father of the bride); Tyler Russell ’12 (SCB); Dan Rago ’12 (CET); Kevin Rattigan ’11 (COLA) and Nicole (Hook) Rattigan ’11 (COS); Nick Dalton ’11 (KGCOE); Chris Cherami ’11 (CIAS); Bobby Tonnessen ’11 (SCB); Craig Narin; Sean Murphy ’11 (CAST); Bill Dwyer ’11 (KGCOE) and Jen (Mueller) Dwyer ’11 (CIAS); MJ Keikabelt; Katlyn Gregg ’12 (CIAS); Iric Bressler ’12 (KGCOE); Charlie Kollar ’13 (CAST) and Sarah (Taber) Kollar ’11 (COS); Conner Burnes ’12 (CAST); Garret Johnson and Brittney (Umberger) Johnson ’09 (CIAS); Katherine Schlag ’13 (CHST); Carolyn Levine ’11 (CIAS); Casey Wig; Jordan MacIntosh ’11 (SOIS) and Emily (Clark) MacIntosh ’11 (SOIS); Jordan Hartwig ’15 (KGCOE) and Mollie (Mariea) Hartwig ’15 (KGCOE); Matt Lesczynski ’13 (SCB); Sean Gilles; Alex Crepinsek ’12 (CAST) and Dan MacRae ’11 (CAST). David received his Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering Technology in 2011 and works for The Whiting Turner Contracting Company as a Project Manager in the Chicago office. Lauren received her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Central Michigan University in 2012 and works as a Marketing & Engagement Executive for Marquee Health in Chicago. Lauren and David love city living in Chicago with their dog.

Submitted on: September 22, 2020

Name: Christian Seemayer

Class Year(s): 2011

Note: Christian Seemayer 11 (KGCOE) and his wife, Lindsey, are happy to announce the birth of their second daughter, Anne Kathryn, in June of 2019.

Submitted on: September 22, 2020

Name: Wendy Geiger

Class Year(s): 1986

Note: Wendy (Puchkoff) Geiger ’86 (CAST) is a Staff Package Development Engineer for Depuy Synthes (a division of Johnson & Johnson) in Raynham, MA. She recently spent three weeks in New Zealand with her husband, Eric, celebrating their 30th wedding anniversary and yes, she did bungy jump!

Submitted on: September 22, 2020

Name: Kevin Hall

Class Year(s): 1977

Note: Kevin Hall ’77 (FAA) met up with a former teammate, Rob Hoffman ’78 (COLA), from the ’75 RIT Junior Varsity basketball team coached by Bill Nelson at the time. Kevin and Rob learned about each others’ whereabouts thanks to Classnotes of the RIT University Magazine. Rob and Kevin became friends while on the team and would have dinner together after practice at Gracie's Dining Hall. After graduation, Rob went on to have a successful career with IBM while Kevin began his career with the General Foods Corporation. Kevin is currently the Principal/Creative Director of Kevin Hall Design, an award-winning graphic design firm in Milford, CT near Hew Haven. He is very grateful for all the long and enduring friendships he's had over the years because of RIT.

Submitted on: September 22, 2020

Name: Brian Shapiro

Class Year(s): 1962

Note: Brian Shapiro ’62 (CIAS) has a celebrated painting "Girl Blessing the Torah", which has been chosen to be the cover of Mathew Baigell’s new book "Jewish Identity in American Art: A Golden Age Since the 1970s" by Syracuse University Press. It will be published this spring. The painting is currently on display at the Dr. Bernard Heller Museum, Hebrew Union College in Manhattan until June 30, 2020.

Submitted on: September 22, 2020