2009 Dean’s Distinguished Alumni Award—CALL FOR NOMINATIONS
Each year the Maxine Goodman Levin College of Urban Affairs honors and celebrates the achievement and public service record of one of its alumni. These alumni are selected by a committee comprised of Levin College alumni, faculty and staff. They have excelled in their careers and have demonstrated dedication to community service. Together, the Distinguished Alumni represent and symbolize the commitment made by each and every alumnus of the Levin College. In many respects, they also represent the College itself, for they serve as national ambassadors to our mission of public service.
Nominations are being accepted for 2009. Self-nominations are welcomed and encouraged. The nomination deadline is Monday, June 8, 2009. Nomination form here.
Behind the Scenes at Gordon Square Arts District
Hosted by the Urban Alumni Organization and the Detroit Shoreway Community Development Organization
Thursday, May 21, 2009 | 5:30-7:30 p.m.
You are invited to join the Urban Alumni Organization for a guided walking "behind the scenes" tour of the Gordon Square Arts District, an exciting new addition to Cleveland’s arts scene at West 65 and Detroit. The Gordon Square Arts District is a $30 million capital campaign to raise funds to renovate two theatres and build a new performance theatre, as well as rebuilding Detroit Avenue and creating additional parking. The $7.5 million renovation of the Capitol Theatre is the first of the GSAD projects to start construction and is helping to leverage an additional $300 million in economic development in our community. Special thanks to urban affairs graduate Lisa Kious McGovern of the Detroit Shoreway Community Development Organization who will lead the tour. Afterwards, the urban alumni organization will provide appetizers at the restaurant Luxe Kitchen and Lounge. RSVP here
Urban Alumni and Student Notes
Vincent D. Holland (’91 MPA) to Chief Probation Officer, Adult Division, Cuyahoga County Probation Department.
Howard Thompson (’92 MPA) was installed as a member of the Beta Chapter of Alpha Kappa Epsilon. The mission of Alpha Kappa Epsilon is to recognize and promote academic achievement, applied scholarship, best practices and principled professional activity in international business and trade for educational, scientific and charitable purposes.
Latreasa Marche’ Scott (’01 MUPDD) to Department of Community Development, City of Cleveland.
(Mary) Kathy McGuirk (‘04 BA and ‘07 MPA) is Project Director of Program Management, Information Technology System, City of Cleveland, Division of Water.
Jonathan P. Laule (‘05 BA, ‘07 MPA and Certificate in Local and Urban Management) is District Business Analyst for the Haden District, Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority (RTA).
Steve Billington (‘06 BA and ‘08 MPA) is in the Foreclosure Prevention Program, Cuyahoga County Office of the Treasurer.
Sarah J. Andrassy(’07 MPA) is Senior Specialist Marketing Services, Medical Mutual.
Brad Banas (’07 MPA and Certificate in Local and Urban Management) is a Medicaid Eligibility Specialist, Cuyahoga County Department of Senior and Adult Services.
Laura Benesh (‘07 MPA and Certificate in Local and Urban Management) is an Administrative Assistant of Local Projects, Ohio Department of Transportation, District 4 office in Akron.
Carole Becerra (‘07 MPA) is Associate Development Coordinator, Milestones Autism Organization, Cleveland Heights.
Saulius M. Berzinskas (‘07 MPA) is Claims Examiner, US Department of Labor.
Frederic M. DeGrandis, Jr. (’07 MPA) is Sr. Operations Analyst and Project Manager, Cleveland Clinic Medicine Institute
John Hirschauer ('07 MPA, Certificate in Local and Urban Management) is a current student at Cleveland-Marshall College of Law and a part-time Law Cerk, Economic Crime Division, Cuyahoga County Prosecutor's Office.
Anthony Scott (’07 MPA) is a law clerk with the Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District.
Joseph Tkach (’07 MPA) is WIA Youth Program Specialist.
Amanda Darling (‘08 MPA) is Budget Examiner/Public Management Intern, New York State Division of Budget in Albany, NY.
Latrice Jones (‘08 MPA) is Claims Representative, Social Security Administration, Lakewood.
Brynn Allio (’09 MPA) is Manager of Government Relations at the Council of Smaller Enterprises (COSE).
Patricia Zaboura (’09 MPA) is Carrier Billing Analyst, Revol Wireless.
For more updates about what is happening with your former classmates. Check out class notes on the Urban alumni web pages. Take a moment to update your alumni profile at www.urban.csuohio.edu/alumni/updateform.html
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