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Andrew Saftel ‘77 will be featured in an exhibit at Cedarhurst Center for the Arts in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. The show will open on August 6 and run through the first week of October. Named for one of Saftel’s most recent works (which is featured in the exhibit), “Peas Come To Table” is a phrase from Thomas Jefferson’s farm book and is written in his handwriting on the painting.
Said Saftel, “Jefferson kept meticulous notes in his farm log, and his entry from May 23 says, “Peas Come To Table.” I downloaded it from the Massachusetts Historical Society in Boston. Last fall, I visited Jefferson’s Poplar Forest home in Bedford, Virginia. He built it as a retirement home, and I was inspired to make a painting about it. There will be 19 pieces in this exhibition; paintings on panel, works on paper, one tapestry, and one wall construction.” View the final cut of the show here on Vimeo.
James (Jim) Andrews ‘83 writes, “I have been presented with a fantastic opportunity at Penn State. It is the type of opportunity I have wanted to pursue for years as the next step in my academic career. Many of you have become accustomed to my being connected to the University of Pittsburgh School of Social Work. But yes, I am actually leaving Pitt!! And to paraphrase a very (very) old movie line: they made an offer I couldn’t refuse.
Effective this summer, I will begin working to develop a full-time online Master of Social Work program in Penn State’s World Campus program as the inaugural Field Education Director at the rank of Associate Teaching Professor!
This is bittersweet. The University of Pittsburgh School of Social Work has been a central fixture of my personal and professional life for more than half of my career.
I have been involved with Pitt-SSW for nearly twenty years in various capacities. I have been affiliated with the School as a field instructor (2003-2014), an adjunct faculty member (2005-2018), a Program Coordinator – MSW-Johnstown (2018-2020), and most recently full-time lecturer (2020-2022). I had the honor of being the inaugural recipient of the Outstanding Field Instructor Award in 2012. During my time with Pitt-SSW, I have also provided many CEU training events through the Continuing Education Office. And most recently, I am proud to be the lead faculty developer for the School of Social Work’s LCSW Clinical Supervision Institute project.
It has been my honor and privilege to mentor and teach the many students in my classes over the years at Pitt-SSW. It has been a high point of my professional and academic career to have been associated with the University of Pittsburgh School of Social Work for the past nearly twenty years. So, it is with mixed emotions of excitement, pride, and sadness that I conclude this portion of my academic career and professional life” Good luck Jim!
Shawn Egan ‘89 writes, “I have been working with Men's Wearhouse for the past 13 years and have some exciting news to share. I was just promoted to Assistant Manager at the Men's Wearhouse store on Rte 114 in Peabody, MA. It has been a long road, but persistence and hard work pay off. If anyone is in the Peabody, MA area, stop by and say hello.”
Jason Maron '91 is featured in this YouTube video as a top Westwood Business. Congratulations to you and your right-hand man Steve Pansey ‘89 for your forward thinking, and thank you for always supporting St. Andrew’s with great auction items and other support every time I call.
Stephanie Oster Wilmarth '95 has been promoted to Vice President of Business Development and Relationship Management Officer at Bay Coast Bank. Read about her promotion in this City Biz article. We wish her the best of luck!
Soohuen Ham ‘99 and Josephine Wong-Ham had a baby girl Valery Ajim Ham and are living in San Francisco. Congratulations!
Demetris Nichols ‘03 has been named Assistant Coach of the Toronto Raptors G-league. This past year he was the Graduate Assistant Coach for Syracuse University. Read more about it here. This is a long-time dream come true. Good luck D!
Meagan Landry ‘04 is Secretary of the Democratic City Committee. She writes, “We’re always looking for applications to consider for new and younger members. All St. Andrew’s alumni or faculty members registered as Democrats here in Newport are welcome to email me. I am also a member of the Local Advisory Group (LAG ) here in Newport. We’re responsible for coming up with the proposed zoning amendments in the North End Urban Plan that were passed unanimously by Newport City Council in the spring, making Newport the first municipality in the state to achieve equitable development. Any alumni who are interested in learning more are welcome to contact me. I’m also celebrating 10 years at Saccucci Honda as a Sales and Leasing consultant and would be happy to help any alumni or faculty member with their next vehicle.”
Jill Bixby ‘04 writes, “I just earned my certificate for teaching English as a second language. I am now in my 9th year as a special educator working in Central Falls at the middle school. I am working in summer schools for severe special education for preschool with nonverbal students, and I am coaching middle school soccer and basketball. I am also continuing to work Hoops with Hart in the summertime with Coach Hart.”
Sarah Richardson ’04 writes, “Anyone who knows me is aware of my journey to accomplish my dream of becoming a Nurse Practitioner. That dream having been accomplished, the next logical step was to find my dream job. And guess what, y'all, I did! For those of you who don't know, I have accepted a position with LPG Neurosurgery as an Adult-Geriatric NP and will be starting next month. I'm excited and terrified at the same time, but more than anything, I'm thankful. I'm going to be doing what I always dreamed of: caring for patients in the office setting as well as during surgery as a provider.”
Laura Hutton ‘05 married Jason Cormier in the St. Andrew’s Chapel In August.
Johnny Wells ‘06 just joined the Tax Staff at Joel Isaacson & Co. in New York City. He and his wife are expecting TWINS!
Dylan Eleoff-Edwards ‘09 married Jenna Celio. We wish you every happiness!
Nasiér Cotten ‘15 has started a new job as Supervisor Strategist at PHD Media.
Luke Montalbano ‘16 is the Marketing and Operations Manager at Sun Country Golf House in New Mexico.
Cian Sullivan ’16 is now playing in Germany for the AC Wizards after spending the last few years playing in Spain. Read more here.
Cole Swider ‘18 is in a two-way contract playing for the Los Angeles Lakers. He had a great summer and was an invaluable member of the team. Check out his podcast The Cole Swider Show with Paddy Casey here.
Cameron Wilkins ‘19 was named Regis College Outstanding Junior Athlete of the Year.
Yinuo (Helen) Lin ‘19 is an art and art history, and geography major at Colgate University. She earned the dean's award with distinction.
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