Archives: Class Notes
Richard M. “Dick” Cottam, BJ ’55
Richard M. “Dick” Cottam, BJ ’55, a former Spokane, Wash., Police Department spokesman and television journalist, died Dec. 28, 2011.
William Chiang, MA ’93
After seven years as a staffer to a county supervisor in San Mateo County (Calif.), William Chiang, MA ’93, is the new senior director of communications and information services for the California State Bar.
Arthur W. Smith, BJ ’65
Arthur W. Smith, BJ ’65, died Oct. 30, 2011. Before his retirement, he was an advertising executive.
Elizabeth Osder, MA ’94
Elizabeth Osder, MA ’94, has joined JumpTime, Inc., as senior vice president of strategy and business development. The Los Angeles-based company optimizes the value of high-quality content online. Added: Dec. 14, 2011
Margaret McCluskey, BJ ’46
Margaret McCluskey, BJ ’46, died in Vancouver, Wash., on Dec. 2, 2011, as a result of a being hit by one of the city’s C-Tran buses. She was a former journalist and Peace Corps volunteer.
Nileeni Meegama, MA ’92, PhD ’96
Nileeni Meegama, MA ’92, PhD ’96, is the vice president for 50+ research & strategic intelligence with AARP in Washington, D.C.
Wayne Freedman, MA ’78
Wayne Freedman, MA ’78, is a KGO news team reporter for ABC in San Francisco, Calif.
David L. Smith, BJ ’73, MA ’77
David L. Smith, BJ ’73, MA ’77, is the CEO for SmithGeiger, LLC in Westlake Village, Calif.
Carol Fowler, BJ ’79
Carol Fowler, BJ ’79, is the news director/vice president for WFLD-TV in Chicago, Ill.
Ellie Grossman, BJ ’86
Ellie Grossman, BJ ’86, has published “Mishegas of Motherhood. Raising Children To Leave The Nest…As Long As They Come Home For Dinner.” The book is written in the tradition of humorist Erma Bombeck with a Jewish twist. Chapters include “Everything I Need To Know I Learned From My Dog,” “Chocolate Makes Everyday Sweeter” and “Answering … Continued