Dana Pugh-Clerkin, CCAS BA ‘78, grew up knowing she would one day travel to Africa. “I would watch this show called Wild Kingdom that played on Saturday afternoons. Something stuck with me. I knew I would get there.” Years later, after graduating from GW, raising two children, and working in the fundraising field, she finally […]
Category: Class Notes
Alumna Inks a Tale of International Intrigue
When Patricia Scangas graduated from GW’s Elliott School in 1972, she little suspected how – or when – she would have the opportunity to work in global affairs. Her family was traditional, especially her father, and expected her to settle down close by. Fast forward to 2004, when Scangas and her husband, Matthew, set off […]
When a Second Semester Brainstorm Becomes a Full-blown Business
If necessity is the mother of invention, then The Pocket Palette—a full face makeup kit for women on the go—is a baby conceived on a train ride. Some years back, The Pocket Palette’s founder and CEO, Lynda T. C. Peralta, GWSB MBA ‘17, didn’t want to wake up early enough to do her makeup […]
Alumna brings instruments to India
On a recent day last month, Marielena Faria, ESIA BA ’13, stopped by the Elliott School to update us on her career and tell us about her latest project, Hearts 4 Harmony (H4H). The project aims to bring instruments donated by children in the United States to children in an underdeveloped corner of northern India. Many […]
Two Boston Volunteers Share Highlights from Alumni Weekend
Alumni Weekend 2016 boasted over sixty events, including class reunion celebrations, dean’s receptions, and student organization events. Two Boston Regional Alumni Network Committee volunteers, Dean Coclin (SEAS BA ’84) and Ari Massefski (CCAS BA ’15), share some of their highlights from #GWAW16. “Alumni Weekend 2016 was a blast for both of us! From celebrating the […]
Alumnus becomes President and Owner of The Family Firm, Inc.
Nathan J. Gendelman, MBA 2001 became President and Owner of The Family Firm, Inc. in 2012. In this role, he is responsible for the firm’s overall investment and financial planning policies and is a member of every client’s advisory team. Mr. Gendelman’s diverse work experience includes actuarial assignments with CIGNA and the Ohio Casualty Group. […]
In Memoriam: Dr. Harry Halley
Dr. Harry Halley, DBA 1971, passed away on May 23, 2014. At 90 years old, Dr. Halley was a lifelong Colonial and embodied the values of George Washington throughout his life. Harry served as a commissioned career naval officer for over 20 years (2/44-9/65), Cdr. Halley, USN (ret) was ordered to active duty in World […]
Alumnus Recognized as “Educator of the Year”
Chuck Fann, CCAS MS ’84, has been selected as Hutchinson Community College‘s 2014 Dragon Educator of the Year. Fann is an instructor of criminal justice at HCC, which is located in Hutchison, KS. Fann was selected from nominees from all academic areas by the HCC Student Government Association for the honor. The instructors are nominated […]
Alumna’s Paintings Shown in Numerous Exhibits
Susan Tolbert, CCAS MFA ’86, a painter, recently had her work shown in the University of Mary Washinton’s Midatlantic New Painting Biennial and the D’Art’s Mid-Atlantic. She also had a one-person exhibit with the city of Norfolk’s Cultural Arts Selden Arcade Gallery. Tolbert is the daughter of fellow alumna and artist, Eleanor Powell, CCAS BA […]
Alumna Featured on Examiner.com for “One-In-A-Billion-Mind”
Eleanor Powell, CCAS BA ’44, was profiled by examiner.com in the article “Artist Eleanor Powell: A One-In-A-Billion Mind.” The piece was published in October 2013. Powell, who is in her nineties, describes her work as “hard-edged geometric paintings in acrlyics, most of which appear to be three dimensional.” A graduate of both GW and Old […]