Archives: Class Notes
Randy Picht, BJ ’80
Randy Picht, BJ ’80, has been named the second executive director of the Donald W. Reynolds Journalism Institute at the Missouri School of Journalism. During his 29 years with The Associated Press, he has worked on both the news and business sides of journalism at a national level. [More]
Sonja Steptoe, BJ ’82
Sonja Steptoe, BJ ’82, will serve as deputy director of public affairs at the U.S. Department of Commerce, effective April 16. She most recently was director of global communications at O’Melveny & Myers LLP.
Burton J. Bollinger III, BJ ’98
Burton J. Bollinger III, BJ ’98, is the senior manager of communications at the American Association of Orthodontists.
Bob McCarthy, BJ ’75
Bob McCarthy, BJ ’75, is president of Ridgefield Communications in Connecticut.
Didi Tang, MA ’00
Didi Tang, MA ’00, has been named a correspondent in Beijing for The Associated Press. Previously, she covered business and education in Missouri, most recently for the Springfield News-Leader.
Bob Lewis, MA ’66
Bob Lewis, MA ’66, aka Tumbleweed Smith on the radio, was honored as the Texas Media Award recipient at the Texas Society Daughters of the American Revolution state conference. The award is presented to an individual who has contributed greatly to American culture within the historical, educational or patriotic objectives of the DAR national society. … Continued
Samuel M. Ward III, BJ ’51
Samuel M. Ward III, BJ ’51, died on Oct. 2, 2011.
Bryan J. Anderson, BJ ’98
Bryan J. Anderson, BJ ’98, was elected partner at Dykema Gossett PLLC in Chicago. Anderson’s practice within Dykema’s litigation practice group focuses on product liability defense, with a particular emphasis on pharmaceutical products and medical devices.
Eloise Hatfield, BJ ’69
Eloise Hatfield, BJ ’69, is working as a volunteer data entry typist at the Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis in Jennings, Mo.
Rita McIntosh, MA ’11
Rita McIntosh, MA ’11, has published her first book, “The Legend of Cats and Mice” (Outskirts Press), an illustrated children’s fable. She collaborated with internationally-known artist Paula Towne to bring the story to life and create a fun-filled tale of how cats and mice started out as friends, and the humorous events that led to … Continued