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Uncut Diamonds Landmark College’s first national fundraising event, featuring Whoopi Goldberg, alumni tributes, and more! Page 9

Russell Cosby ’99 shares the Cosby family’s Landmark College connections. Page 10

SUCCEEDING ON THE SPECTRUM Page 5 CLASS NOTES What’s new with THE ARTS our alumni ARE ALIVE Page 28 AT LC Page 16 From the Desk of Dr. Peter Eden President of Landmark College

Dear Alumni and Friends of Landmark College,

Our College opened its doors to students 29 years ago. Over these years we have driven change, and we have adapted to changes in higher education and in the LD field; we have faced and overcome significant challenges, and we have seen life-altering outcomes from our students. Throughout our history, Landmark College (LC) has succeeded because we have one of the most operational missions in higher education. Every day, we work to transform the way students learn, educators teach, and the public thinks about education, to ensure that students who learn and operate differently due to LD achieve their greatest potential. We deliberately engineer our efforts, initiatives, programs, curriculum, and strategic Landmark College planning to LD-related needs and opportunities. Indeed, we often feel that everything we do is a highly adaptable, must be directly connected to LD. But this is not necessary. While LD defines us, we must have the courage to not feel that everything we plan and do at the College involves LD. progressive institution This summer, for example, we are starting construction on the new Nicole Goodner BOARD OF TRUSTEES EMERITUS MEMBERS with a student body that MacFarlane Science, Technology & Innovation Center in order to offer the best physical Robert Lewis, M.A., Chair Robert Munley, Esq. learns differently. And we and intellectual environment for our students in the STEM (science, technology, engineering Partner, CKL2 Strategic Partners, LLC Partner, Munley Law and mathematics) fields, and to support our LCIRT (Landmark College Institute for Landmark College’s mission is to transform Francis Fairman, M.B.A., Vice Chair John Perkins, Esq. will never deviate from Research & Training) educator-researchers as they engage in research and innovation. Head of Public Finance Service, Palmer & Dodge (retired) the way students learn, educators teach, and Piper Jaffray & Co. our mission. As an increasingly comprehensive, career-based liberal arts college, we need this Center the public thinks about education. Charles Strauch, B.S. Robert Banta, Esq. Owner, GA Services to support the learning and scholarly activities that are critically important to all excellent Banta Immigration Law LTD postsecondary institutions. 4 Autism at Landmark College COLLEGE ADMINISTRATION Donna Barron, B.A. Additionally, as we run our B.A. in Liberal Studies, we are generating proposals for Principal, Barron Mortgage Company Peter Eden, Ph.D. 8 Uncut Diamonds Gala President other new B.A. and B.S. academic programs. We are also developing online and blended William Cotter, Esq. courses for students on campus and at other locations. We do so because students with 12 Our New STI Center Retired Owner, Food Manufacturing Business Manju Banerjee, Ph.D. Vice President and Director of LCIRT LD need these tailored options and opportunities, and we do so because — like any 15 McCulley Gift Peter Eden, Ph.D. President, Landmark College Corinne Bell, M.B.A. other evolving college — we must provide additional, exciting academic programs and Chief Technology Officer and modernized delivery modalities to better serve our students. 16 The Arts Are Alive at LC Jane Garzilli, Esq. Director of IT Table of President, Garzilli Mediation Also, we are getting closer to finalizing a plan to improve and enhance our athletics Contents 20 Sports Monika Bissell, D.B.A. Bretton Himsworth, B.S., ’90 Vice President for Academic Affairs capabilities on campus. Yes, students with LD often benefit “in the classroom” from Director, CentralEd 22 Around Campus Mark DiPietro, B.A. increased physical activity, but we are also considering these campus upgrades simply Linda Kaboolian, Ph.D. Director of Marketing & because, as a college, we must have better athletics and recreation spaces for our students 23 Faces of Landmark College Lecturer, Kennedy School of Government, Communications Harvard University — LD or no LD! 26 Campus Speakers Chelsea Gwyther, M.P.A.* Landmark College is a highly adaptable, progressive institution with a student body John D. Lobrano, Esq. Vice President for Institutional Partner, Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP 28 Class Notes Advancement which learns differently. And we will never deviate from our mission. Our raison d’être Jon Moran, M.D. Michael Luciani, M.B.A. centers on LD. But, at the core, we are a college of higher learning and our overarching Landscape is published annually by Landmark College’s Offices of Marketing & Professor of Thoracic Surgery, East Carolina Vice President for Student Affairs University (Retired) goal is to deliver experiences and knowledge, understanding and empathy; to build skills, Communications and Institutional Advancement. Jon A. MacClaren, M.B.A. strategies, and confidence; and to hone competencies in young learners. To do that, I believe OFFICE OF MARKETING & OFFICE OF INSTITUTIONAL Stephen Moschetta, Esq. ’95 Vice President for Administration COMMUNICATIONS ADVANCEMENT Attorney, The Moschetta Law Firm and Finance — and I hope that you agree — we must develop and deliver basic, universal, and essential Mark DiPietro Chelsea Gwyther* Robert W. Munley III, Esq. ’89 Adrienne Antrim Major, Ph.D. elements for any college learning and living experience. Director Vice President Attorney, Munley Law Academic Dean While our students may operate differently when learning, they often want, need, Madeline Bergstrom Carol Nardino Belle Brooks O’Brien, M.A. Gregory Matthews, M.S. and deserve a college experience that at times has nothing to do with LD. And that is still Assistant Director Director of Advancement, Alumni Relations Trustee, The Morgan and Belle O’Brien Vice President for Enrollment & Special Events Foundation congruent with our mission, which changes lives. Lisa Lawrence Management & Dean of Admissions I look forward to continuing our dialogue as Landmark College grows and evolves, and Marketing Associate & Tricia Stanley Nan Strauch, B.S. Carol Nardino Events Manager Associate Director of Alumni Relations Trustee, Landmark College Director of Institutional alumni, I thank you for establishing the path that guides those students who have followed Peter Smith Diane Tarbell-Littman Advancement, Alumni Relations, you here. Associate Director of Institutional Advancement Chief Administrative Officer & Special Events Rhodes Associates, Inc. Lynne Feal-Staub * Through August 31, 2014 Grants Manager

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Students on the Autism Spectrum DIFFERENT WAY at Landmark College “I’ve always been ridiculed and made fun of because of my disability, so I know what it’s like to be labeled as ‘different’ from everybody else. But ever since my first semester here, I’ve come to realize that I’m never alone and that there’s always someone who can relate.” – Josh Lesure, Landmark College student

When Dr. Peter Eden became president of Landmark College in 2011, he saw an opportunity to acknowledge that the College was effectively serving a significant population of students with autism spectrum disorder (ASD)*. “Our social pragmatics services had proven helpful to a wide range of students with a variety of diagnoses,” Dr. Eden said. “Knowing this, we made a decision in the fall of 2011 to be more open about the reality that we serve students with ASD extremely well, with a thoughtfully engineered overall learning and living environment for such students.”

In the last few years, the population of LC students on the autism spectrum has increased by about 30 students. The College continues to develop systems to support the needs of these students. In the May 2014 issue of The Independent, the Landmark College student newspaper, Andy Donahue, director of Social Pragmatic Programs, wrote about some of our stu- dents with such challenges:

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* In 2013, Asperger’s Disorder, Autistic Disorder, and Pervasive Developmental Disorder Not Otherwise Specified (PDD-NOS) were eliminated as diagnoses from the 5th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM-5). All those on the autism spectrum are now diagnosed as having autism spectrum disorder (ASD). In this article, however, we have chosen to retain the term “Asperger’s” for those who self-identify as such. Statistics included here on the percentage of Landmark College students with ASD include those diagnosed with ASD, Asperger’s, or PDD-NOS.

4 • Landscape Landscape • 5 “Learning how to communicate, respect, and accept each and it also means I stand out from the rest of society as other is not a need limited to students with ASD. In fact, a whole … I sometimes have a hard time understanding most of the activities and supports available are utilized by sarcasm, making eye contact, and conversing. I believe students with different learning difficulties (LDs) … An those who are on the spectrum should be treated as equals, SUCCEEDING increased understanding of social pragmatics, social norms, without fear of ridicule or being labeled.” ON THE SPECTRUM tolerance, and acceptance will better prepare all of our Core Values Lead the Way students for the future beyond Landmark.” “Moving forward, we understand on an operational level how to provide an education to the diverse balance of For those who have been diagnosed with an “invisible” AT LANDMARK disability, this discrimination may sound familiar. Many, Changing with the Times learners we have today,” said Eden. “However, we For a growing number of students on are focusing our efforts to provide more professional if not all, Landmark College students know how it feels Landmark College was originally founded to serve students the spectrum, Landmark College represents development and training to our faculty and staff, so they to be labeled or stigmatized for being different in terms with language-based LDs, such as dyslexia. In the 1990s, a path to academic and personal success. remain confident and capable in their often difficult roles of how they learn. The College’s Core Values (Respect, however, the diagnosis of attention deficit disorders Here’s what 2014 Phi Theta Kappa member as educators and mentors.” Eden said he is committed to Understanding, Safety, and Honesty) offer a framework (known collectively as ADHD) in the United States and graduate Kate Weinstein had to say an open dialogue on this issue, acknowledging that there for building a campus community where everyone feels increased dramatically. The College recognized then that during Commencement ceremonies in May: is more work that can and will be done to foster commu- welcome. serving this population of students was an important nication about concerns within the College community. part of our mission. At the time, some alumni expressed “The Core Values have been with the College since it first fears about including students with ADHD; there are “We are not an autism college, nor are we a purely ADHD began,” said Michael Luciani, vice president for Student now thousands of LC alumni with ADHD who found a or dyslexia college. We serve only college-ready students Affairs. “They are the underpinnings of our standards of home here and who learned to thrive as scholars and who, in a broad sense, learn differently, and we offer them conduct. Recently, we’ve looked at them from a new as community members. The College discovered that such a full, rich college experience,” noted Eden. “It is that perspective: as a set of values for all community members learners recognized that its core principles, pedagogies, and simple and powerful. If we see our population shift again, to work toward, rather than a set of standards imposed methods served them well, so it evolved to create even and if that population has a need that fits our mission, from above. Together, we strive to be an inclusive place more tailored approaches to serve these particular students. we will provide an environment for such learners, as for students with diverse learning profiles, backgrounds, Landmark College has done throughout its history.” and perspectives.” Today, LC is a school for college-ready students with learning disabilities, ADHD, and ASD. “Much like in the ‘90s,” Eden said, “we’re serving an emerging population that needs Landmark College and our expert faculty and staff. As a courageous and bold institution, we have the resolve and the wherewithal to be flexible, to adapt, and to evolve.”

“We serve only college-ready students “When I came to Landmark College, I had Asperger’s syndrome. But this who learn differently, and we offer past May, as many of you may them a full, rich college experience.” know, the DSM-5 removed the President Eden diagnosis — so now, my dad says I must be cured! While learning disabilities and ADHD are often referred to as “invisible” disabilities, ASD may include some visibly “… Fortunately for me, Landmark is different behaviors — which can lead to discrimination. the place that makes me feel safe, “Having Asperger’s syndrome is a mix between a blessing happy, accepts my quirky behavior and a curse for me,” current student Josh Lesure wrote in a piece he contributed to The Independent’s series of — and provides me with a great articles on ASD this past academic year. “It’s a blessing support environment to learn. because it’s taught me to see things in a different way, My plan is to continue here at Landmark to earn my B.A.”

6 • Landscape Landscape • 7 New York City provided the perfect backdrop as alumni, Board members, parents, friends, and donors gathered this spring for Uncut Diamonds, Landmark College’s first national fundraising gala. Uncut Diamonds

It was an evening of impressive star power, heartfelt tributes, and exceptional generosity, with the goal of raising funds for Landmark College’s $10 million capital campaign, Pioneering Pathways, Changing Lives, focused on the construction of the new Science, Technology & Innovation Center.

“Students with LD can often be in the dark, seemingly buried and under pressure,” said President Peter Eden. “This analogy is often very true with our students, and at this event, we celebrated our ‘uncut diamonds’ and the brilliance of innovative education at Landmark College.”

In all, $675,000 was raised and matched by a pledge from the Tambour Foundation for a grand total of approximately $1.35 million. To date, more than $5.5 million has been raised for the campaign.

“It was a night of pure magic,” said Board member Nan Strauch, who served as event chair for the April 29 gala, supported by co-chairs Helen Lobrano, wife of Board member John D. Lobrano, and Board chair Robert Lewis. “It was a perfect celebration of the College and its faculty, students, and alumni.” At the end of the evening, Nan’s husband, Chuck Strauch — a founding Board member — surprised her and all present with a pledge of $250,000, Turn the page for adding to their already generous support highlights of the event. of the new Center: the perfect end to a perfect evening. To watch video clips from the fundraising dinner, including Whoopi Goldberg, Lissa Piercy, and Russell Cosby, visit www.landmark.edu/gala. 8 • Landscape Landscape • 9 GALA HIGHLIGHTS GALA HIGHLIGHTS

Nicole Goodner MacFarlane ’98 Lissa Piercy ’11 (See related story and photo on page 13) Slam Poetry Reading

Recipient, Landmark College Accolade — “Mesmerizing” was how one guest described Lissa Piercy, a Recognizing members of the Landmark College community spoken word poet who teaches and performs in Boston. She who embody all that is good about our mission. received a standing ovation for her performance of Neurons, In recognition of her advocacy on behalf of the College, an original poem dedicated to the friendship and experiences Nicole Goodner MacFarlane was awarded the first she shared with her roommate at Landmark College. Landmark College Accolade. Her enthusiastic support led to a major gift by the Tambour Foundation for the new “Of the many gifts Landmark has Science, Technology & Innovation Center, which will be given me, the most important might named in her honor. be my friend, Amanda,” said Piercy, Daniel Lewis ’06 who credits LC for giving her In accepting the Accolade, she spoke of the opportunity “When I was 21, I came to Landmark as a broken student,” said the platform to first do poetry. that Landmark affords students who learn differently. Daniel Lewis, whose undiagnosed led to two “I wanted this poem to be both a “There’s a place for them here,” she said. “Where there failed college experiences. “But at Landmark, I learned I was tribute to the deep friendships that were roadblocks, there are none … they can do what any not alone.” He praised the College’s faculty for helping him to students forge at Landmark and an college student can accomplish.” discover his strengths, learning style, and working style — which insight into how our brains work.” includes, he said with a smile, “working best under pressure.” “If you’re thinking about donating, think of your children, The following is an excerpt your children’s friends, and your own academic problems,” “Landmark changed my life,” said Lewis, son of LC Board from her reading; Piercy’s full Goodner MacFarlane told the audience. “If Landmark is to chair Robert Lewis. “Without it, I never would have been able performance of Neurons can be grow as a college, to be even better than it is, this building to excel … to earn my bachelor’s at Sarah Lawrence … and to found at www.landmark.edu/gala. is really important. It has to happen.” now work as an accountant and financial officer at a vibrant, energetic nonprofit.” Landmark gave us direction. so when diamonds don’t cut it Whoopi Goldberg Russell Cosby ’99 (shown with wife Clementene) call us pearl Recipient, Landmark College LD Luminary Russell Cosby treasures the fact that he can now read to call us amethyst call us rock Award — Recognizing people in the public eye who his grandchildren. It wasn’t always so: Growing up, he was Solid and strong help to demystify and raise awareness of learning disabilities. bullied and shamed because he couldn’t read. He was diagnosed with dyslexia at the age of 52, thanks to his Like writing for five hours just to fill two pages Whoopi Goldberg knows firsthand what it’s like to learn nephew Ennis, the late son of actor and author Bill Cosby. Like reading two books in the same time others take to differently. In accepting our first-ever LD Luminary Ennis, who had attended LC, urged his uncle to get tested read five Award, the award-winning star shared the pain of being for dyslexia and, ultimately, enroll at the College. call us wood called “lazy” by teachers who didn’t believe she had ready to be carved out so we can hold the world in these trouble reading. Goldberg stated, “You spend so much time “It was the best thing that ever happened to me,” said Cosby. minds some thought were convincing people, then you just give up.” “Landmark College is an institution I thank God for.” He empty also praised the addition of four-year degrees at Landmark, Some called unteachable She praised Landmark College for “talking to kids like saying, “If I did what I did in two years as an older student, “bad seed” they’re smart. I love that! Anytime I find people who get what’s going to happen with young students in four years?” call us tree it, I’m grateful.” She also talked about the College the next Tall and sturdy and hit by lightning each time we tried day on ABC-TV’s The View, which she co-hosts. “These Student Art Auction and Uncut Diamond Pendant to stand taller guys have put this College together, and it’s so magnificent Call us electricity when you see these kids saying, ‘I came in here with my Ten students contributed 11 original paintings, ceramic works, Put us in a room together and watch us spark head down, and now my head is up.’” and woodwork pieces to auction at the dinner for the new Call us flames In presenting the award, Eden called her “an excellent science center. Contributing student artists were Samantha Set off all the alarms example of a person who, despite the challenges she faced Bouvier, Jessica Brockway, Jaime Richard Desper, David Watch the smoke clear in school, found a way to learn, found strategies to help Gardner, Emmeline Kipp, Kathleen McCusker, Mac Migel, Call us Landmarks, make us sharks her read — and through determination and resolve, has Geoff Stevens, Tyler Stratton, and Abigail Straus. Believe risen to great heights.” that there is only one place Serving as auctioneer was Simon Teakle of Simon Teakle Fine that understands minds like ours. Jewelry and Objects, who personally contributed an uncut © Lissa Piercy diamond pendant that was auctioned that evening.

10 • Landscape Landscape • 11 NOTABLE FIRSTS • First building in the country designed specifically for teaching science and mathematics to students with LD • First new academic building in campus history • First dedicated space at Landmark for Her Support Will Inspire LCIRT and College R&D Generations to Come

Alumna Nicole Goodner MacFarlane ‘98 (pictured with her husband, Alex), was the catalyst for the $2 million matching pledge by the Tambour Foundation for the new STI Center. Trustees of the MacFarlane family’s foundation approached the Tambour Foundation, a small, private charitable foundation that focuses on educational and other advancement opportunities around the world, to make the gift based on Nicole’s enthusiastic advocacy. As a result, the STI Center will be named for her.

MacFarlane said her experience at Landmark College — with particular thanks to her mentor and professor, Geoff Burgess — left a lasting impression that she wants to share with current and future students. “The STI Center will solidify the College’s position as the leader in education and research for the benefit of students with learning disabilities and other academic challenges, and will afford them the same A Bold New Era wonderful opportunities that I experienced Construction of New STEM Center Marks Major Milestone in Our History as a student.”

Construction is now underway on the new $10 million Nicole Goodner MacFarlane Science, Technology & Innovation Center, heralding the dawn of a new era of teaching, learning, and discovery.

Located prominently at the entrance to the quad, the Nicole Construction on the new STI Center — the first new academic Goodner MacFarlane Science, Technology & Innovation (STI) building in campus history — is scheduled for completion in Center will serve as an incubator for new ideas, STEM (science, August 2015. It is named for alumna Nicole Goodner MacFarlane, technology, engineering, and math) courses and degree programs, a student from 1996 to 1998 who helped to secure the single largest research activities, and faculty-student experiences. gift in the College’s history (see accompanying article to the right).

It will also house the highly acclaimed Landmark College Institute “This is not just a science center; it is an innovation center,” for Research and Training (LCIRT). “This space gives us the ability to said Dr. Peter Eden, Landmark College president. “It is a physical and demonstrate universal design in action and creates an opportunity for intellectual environment where smart students who learn differently us to really catch innovation by its tail,” said Manju Banerjee, Ph.D., can pursue STEM careers, and we can share our innovative models vice president and director of LCIRT. “It’s naturally a hub for a and practices in LD-based education with educators and professionals meeting of minds around innovation and research.” worldwide,” Eden added.

12 • Landscape Landscape • 13 Planning for Their Noted Economist and LC Parent Funds Future at Landmark New Business Center What two B.A. candidates say about continuing their studies at Landmark College. Paul McCulley, chief economist and managing For more than a quarter century, Landmark College alumni director at Pacific Creating Access to STEM Careers Honoring Traditions by Design have gone on to pursue bachelor’s degrees at well-known Investment Management colleges and universities throughout the country. Landmark Company (PIMCO), More than any other college in the country, Landmark offers a unique Although a contemporary design, the College itself joined that group with the introduction of its announced in June that expertise in teaching mathematics, computer science, and the natural new STI Center reflects the original vision Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Liberal Studies two years ago. This he will give $1 million sciences to students with LD. of internationally recognized architect to Landmark College fall, Landmark College will broadly implement the 3000- and Edward Durell Stone, who designed the to create the Morgan The science, mathematics, and computer science/gaming labs included in modernist Landmark College campus in 4000-level courses required for the B.A., and the College’s first le Fay Center for the new STI Center will create an environment of leading-edge scientific the early 1960s. Stone’s style emphasized cohort of B.A. graduates is expected to earn degrees by spring Advances in Business investigation with expanded opportunities for students to learn and gain the strategic use of materials and 2016. Here are the stories of two current B.A. students. and Entrepreneurship Instruction. experience through hands-on scientific inquiry. buildings placed in relationship to the The Center will support education surrounding landscape (see related story “Landmark College students are so creative, so brilliant. If we can open Tim McLaughlin ’13 • Foxborough, Mass. of students with learning difficulties on page 19). in the fields of business, economics, the doors to science for them, that would be a great gift to the world. When Tim McLaughlin, 25, learned that Landmark College and entrepreneurship, and work And that’s what we are doing here,” said Abigail Littlefield, M.S., M.A.T., Architectural elements included in the new was launching a bachelor’s degree program, he wasted no closely with the Landmark College chair and professor of natural sciences. Center are its linear design and integration time signing up for the inaugural class. “There’s only one Institute for Research and Training of a dramatic façade facing the campus first and I wanted to be part of it,” he said. “We want to give our students the best possible chance of getting (LCIRT). quad that extends the colonnade lining great jobs when they graduate,” added Michelle Bower, Ph.D., chair and There was a time when college seemed impossible for the College’s administrative and academic associate professor of mathematics and computer science. “This new McLaughlin, who was diagnosed with Asperger’s syndrome The announcement came less than buildings. Center is modern — a mixture of beautiful and utilitarian.” and did not walk or talk until he was five. He came to LC in a month after McCulley’s son, The new construction also aligns with spring 2012 to pursue a degree and “a real college experience.” Jonathan, graduated from the Special Features the College’s Master Plan and adheres to He fell in love with the campus, learned to write papers, set goals, and College with honors, earning an its firm commitment to environmental make friends — “that’s especially important to me,” he said. associate of arts in liberal studies The 28,500-square-foot, two-story STI Center will bring the latest sustainability. The Center’s design with a concentration in computer innovative teaching technologies into an open, contemporary facility. “Landmark gives students the opportunity to learn and the support we incorporates features that meet standards science. The long-time philanthropist Special features include: need to succeed,” added McLaughlin, who plans a career in radio. “Now it’s required for Leadership in Energy & offering us the opportunity to earn an advanced degree. I’m not letting and founder of the Morgan le Fay Natural Science Laboratories Environmental Design (LEED) Silver that pass me by!” Dreams Foundation said that, • Four fully equipped, modern natural science labs certification — a nationally recognized as a parent, he had witnessed the • Lab prep room benchmark for sustainable buildings Rhea Weinstein ’13 • Minneapolis, Minn. “transforming power” of Landmark • Conference-style classroom established by the U.S. Green Building College. When Rhea Weinstein first heard out about the new Mathematics and Computer Science/Gaming Laboratories Council. bachelor’s degree program, she immediately signed up. • A first-year lab, second-year lab, and seminar room featuring “Landmark is a pillar of evidence- state-of-the-art technology and flexible computer station systems The Burlington, Vt., design/build firm of “I’d never consider going elsewhere because I love based innovation in instruction Bread Loaf Corp. leads the project with Landmark so much,” said Weinstein, 27, whose LD for students with LD, in both the LCIRT Suite input from New York City-based LC friend includes problems with working memory and perceptual classroom and in navigating life’s • An innovation lab showcasing cutting-edge equipment and products and advisor Bennett C. Fradkin, AIA, reasoning. Transferring to LC was “transformational,” she challenges,” said McCulley. “It is a • A Universal Design for Learning (UDL) classroom whose daughter, Sara, is an LC student. said. “Finding the right school made a huge difference. It was privilege to support expansion of • An interactive usability lab for testing and research a great fit — a place I could finally call home. I learned how I learn Landmark College’s path-breaking Faculty Offices Individuals who are interested in learning with strategies I could use and how to self-advocate.” approach to the field of business, • Second floor offices overlooking the campus quad will bring STEM more about named gift opportunities at both on campus and in strengthening faculty together in an integrated space to inspire collaboration the new Center can contact the Office Now, Weinstein is applying those skills at a higher level. She began taking the College’s efforts in teaching of of Institutional Advancement at required courses for the bachelor’s degree last fall. “I’m thriving. I’m a teachers working with students with Other Features [email protected]. determined, motivated and ambitious student who can now take on any LD at other institutions of higher • An open, two-story lobby and first floor lounge area challenge,” she said. “The classes have been interesting and rigorous, and learning.” • Second floor lounge I love being challenged. I’m proud to be part of Landmark’s new journey • Full basement for future expansion Renderings provided by Bread Loaf Corp., the architectural firm for the new STI Center. and excited to make history.”

14 • Landscape Landscape • 15 Visual and performing arts are bringing new energy and beauty to daily life and learning at Landmark College. The Arts Are Alive at LC!

Abigail Straus ’14 Andrew Orluk ’14 Brittany Cameron ’14 Emily Carey ’14 Emmeline Kipp ’15 Erik Rhenman ’13 Evan Robins ’15 Ezra Kopf ’14

It’s impossible to miss the vibrant hues and Outstanding Arts Resources In addition to the new gallery, recent improve- striking patterns that now dot our verdant Recent campus improvements — including the ments to the Fine Arts Building include: campus, thanks to 18 colorful art-print banners opening of a new Fine Arts Gallery in the Fine • A sophisticated photography darkroom, created by student artists. Hung on lampposts, Arts Building in 2013 — have helped to spark featuring a light lock, 12 enlarger stations, they are the first in a multi-semester art project an arts renaissance on campus. Year-round, the light tables, wash sink, dryer, photo lab, that will eventually replace 67 old blue banners gallery hosts ever-changing exhibits by faculty and color processor. throughout campus. and students, as well as by visiting artists. • A state-of-the-art new media laboratory “We are always looking for ways to demonstrate that this is a equipped with Macintosh® computers, large campus full of bright and creative people,” said Dr. Peter Eden, screen monitors, high-definition projectors Landmark College president. “Students who learn differently tend and cameras, and the latest professional to express themselves creatively. We want to tap into and support software. their tremendous talent and prolific creativity.” • An expansive new painting studio that The banners are just the latest evidence that serves as both a teaching and social gathering the arts are alive and thriving at LC, and a space for student and faculty artists. “The arts have become an important component at Landmark bachelor’s degree in the arts is among several A ceramics studio, 360-seat theater, dance — a driving force in the life of the College — in and out of the four-year programs now in development. studio, video production studio, and additional classroom,” said Humberto Ramirez, chair, Fine and Performing Arts art classrooms also are located in the building. Department and a multimedia artist whose work has been shown throughout the United States, Latin America, and Europe.

16 • Landscape Landscape • 17 Two influential forces in the New Agreement Creates Internships, contemporary art world are alumni of Landmark College. Learn what Academic Opportunities for LC Students Dave Cole ‘98 and Yishay Garbasz ‘95 Omoefe Ogbeide ’14 became the first Landmark College student have to say about the power of art to earn an internship under the College’s new agreement with when you learn differently at five other institutions of higher www.landmark.edu/alumartists. learning, called the Windham Higher Education Cooperative. This summer,

she landed a full-time internship at Photo courtesy of the Putney Historical Fulflex® Elastometrics Worldwide, a Moore Society Archives Company, in Brattleboro, Vt. Edward Durell Stone Hall Dedication The agreement creates a partnership among Landmark College, Marlboro On Sept. 27, 2014, during Homecoming College, the School for International and Family Weekend, Landmark College will Training, Vermont Technical College, Union formally dedicate Edward Durell Stone Hall, Institute, and Community College of named in honor of the architect who designed About the Vermont that will allow students at each this unique Putney, Vt., campus. Alumni, students, Banner Project to take up to one course per semester at families, and community members will be one of the other institutions. invited to recognize Stone Hall — formerly From the moment they Hall Four — during a ribbon-cutting ceremony. appeared, the new geometric A $60,000 grant from the Vermont Department of Labor created and abstract art-print banners the internship program through the Brattleboro Development “We recognize the importance of the had people talking. “Everyone Credit Corporation, which works with area employers to find paid architectural style of this campus, and of the loves the color they bring internships for students at the six area colleges. Adrienne Major, original architect, Edward Durell Stone,” said to campus — and it’s a Ph.D., academic dean, directly assists with the program. Dr. Peter Eden, Landmark College president. wonderful way to publicly “We aim to honor this contribution to recognize the creative efforts “This is so important in terms of putting our students in the the campus and restore his name on this of our students,” said art workplace and educating employers about the tremendous asset we important residence hall structure.” professor Samuel Rowlett, have in this county in terms of young, smart, and capable learners who coordinated the project. and workers,” Landmark College President Dr. Peter Eden said. Providing context for the change, Eden Hayden Johnson ’14 Luke Darling ’13 Kellie Hickey ’13 explained that Stone Hall has a history on “They really highlight the Ogbeide graduated magna cum laude from LC in May 2014 upper campus. “In this case, the residence strong work that our students with an associate degree in liberal studies. She’s enrolled in the hall was first named ‘Stone Hall’ by Windham are producing in the new College’s B.A. in Liberal Studies degree program with an interest College almost 50 years ago, and the original According to Ramirez, the improvements, “Being at Landmark has become painting studio, representing in international business and economics. She has accepted a marble sign from 1966 is still on the building along with the hiring of new faculty with great an increasingly joyful and exciting a mix of both course position at Fulflex throughout the school year. but had been turned over. We’ve decided to assignments and independent professional expertise, have added an invaluable teaching experience for me. Students restore its original place.” cultural dimension that has created new with learning differences have projects,” said Rowlett. “It’s “My experience at Fulflex has been nothing less than gratifying,” interest in the arts at the College. perspectives that are immensely such a great honor and boost Ogbeide said. “I feel as though the foundational skills I learned In addition to bringing back the building powerful,” said Ramirez. “They have for students to see their at LC, coupled with my own initiative and fervor to excel, have name, scheduled improvements inside and Students can now take classes in traditional non-linear forms of thinking. The work become a part of the allowed me to demonstrate the quality that Landmark students outside Stone Hall will make it an inviting studio arts, such as painting, drawing, sculpture, arts thrive on people with such campus.” He said the banners have to offer to the professional world, and that’s exciting.” space for students to live and learn. were created from details and ceramics, as well as new media, including out-of-the-box thinking.” digital photography, video art, digital sound of larger paintings, and recording, and graphic and digital design. each bears the name of the Our New Motto Courses in the performing arts are also available, student who created it. Landmark College has adopted a new motto! Our new including acting, play performance, chamber Wondering about the motto is Nosce te ipsum, chosen by popular vote by ensemble, music theory, dance, screen writing, Rowlett praised the College pronunciation? We LC’s students, faculty, and staff. and songwriting. for supporting initiatives that recommend going with celebrate the arts on campus. the “school Latin” rules, Madeline Bergstrom, assistant director of Marketing In addition, students have the opportunity to “It’s our hope that these which means using a & Communications, explains that this phrase is explore the arts and their talents through campus threads of color will offer hard “c” in nosce, usually translated from the Latin as “Know thyself.” organizations like the jazz and chamber visual interactions and like this: inspiration for everyone It is an ancient Greek aphorism, said to have been ensembles, as well as major theater productions. “NOSS-kay tay IP-sum” on campus.” inscribed on the temple of the oracle at Delphi and Banner selections and formatting by Professor Samuel Rowlett used frequently by Plato in his Socratic dialogues.

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From fall to spring, the past year was There was plenty one of LC’s busiest ever, thanks to to cheer about … … and plenty to do! the organized sports and recreational Engaged SOCCER had a great 5-1 season! Landmark’s Sunday Ski Shuttle to local activities run by the Department of mountains was in high demand this winter. Athletics and Recreation. CROSS-COUNTRY competed in five races. A visit by the October Siberians, Vermont’s WOMEN’S BASKETBALL finished with an own dog sled team, was a campus hit. impressive 5-5 record. There was cross-country skiing on the quad MEN’S BASKETBALL finished 7-10 in during Family Weekend, courtesy of Putney’s their most competitive season ever. West Hill Shop.

Season Highlight: Our men’s and Fall hikes included Quechee Gorge, women’s basketball teams traveled to NYC Mt. Wantastiquet, Hamilton Falls, and for a doubleheader vs. Pratt Institute. Putney Mountain.

BASEBALL ended its season with an exciting Halloween Fright Night featured a bonfire, walk-off single for a 1-3 record. scary movie, and plenty of hot cocoa at the College’s ropes course. Friday SOFTBALL games became a campus favorite. Students splashed, skied, and stayed over for the first-ever spring trip to northern Vermont’s Jay Peak Resort.

In March 2014, close to 40 alumni came back to cheer or play in a fun basketball game, where they mingled with current student players and fans.

20 • Landscape Landscape • 21 Around Campus Leadership and Service in Action at Landmark College Faces MEET THE NEWEST FACULTY AND STAFF AT LANDMARK COLLEGE Young Alumni Committee Largest Class Gift in LC History Dr. Monika Bissell Dr. Rebecca Shangraw The Class of 2014 and the Young Alumni Committee Vice President for Academic Affairs Assistant Professor of Physical Education presented a class gift of $2,910 to President Peter Eden at the May 2014 graduation ceremony. The gift will be Dr. Monika Bissell holds a doctorate in business “Landmark College students used to fund scholarships and to purchase a stained glass administration from Nova Southeastern are the smartest, most image of a brain, to be housed in the new Nicole University, a master’s in business administration insightful students I’ve Goodner MacFarlane Science, Technology & Innovation from Plymouth State College, and a bachelor’s ever worked with,” said Center when it opens in 2015 (see story on page 12). in public and corporate communications from Dr. Rebecca Shangraw. Butler University. “I absolutely love teaching them and learning about their Prior to joining LC, she served as associate vice interests and plans.” president for distance education and professional studies at Rivier University. She previously held Shangraw holds an Ed.D. in physical education positions as a dean and a professor at Daniel and coaching and an Ed.M. in human movement Campus Activities Board (CAB) Webster College and as the director of the New education from Boston University, as well as a Best-Ever Spring Fling! Hampshire Bureau of Education and Training. B.S. in exercise and sport science from Colby- Among the many activities organized by CAB is LC’s Sawyer College. She served as Landmark College’s “I’m thrilled beyond belief, and so honored to be annual Spring Fling. This year’s program featured a women’s basketball head coach in 2013–14 and is part of this community,” Bissell said. “Landmark paintball dome and a petting zoo featuring exotic a Special Olympics basketball, softball, and soccer College is such a dynamic place. I’m in awe of animals, including a baby kangaroo (see above). The coach. She is also a coaching education consultant the dedication and enthusiasm that permeates the Young Alumni Committee members Fay Carroll ’14 and event also provided henna tattoos, arts and crafts, for the sports department at Special Olympics Carol Ann Dorhety ’14 present President Eden with the College. It’s a privilege to work here!” International and a coaching fellow with Special Class of 2014’s gift to LC. live DJ (and alumnus) Kristian Terison ’06, and local band Whiskey Pie. Olympics North America and the U.S. Department Dr. Jeanette Landin of State. Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society (PTK) Other CAB highlights included trips to Montreal, the Assistant Professor of Business Studies Hampton Beach Seafood Festival, and New York City, “It is outstanding that Landmark views physical PTK President James Stockwell was named the 2014 “When I saw the campus, as well as a host of on-campus programs and activities. activity as an important component of academic Coca-Cola New Century Scholar for the state of Vermont. I was hooked,” Dr. Jeanette success and supports the physical education He received the honor at a reception of college presidents Landin said. “I knew I had department with genuine enthusiasm,” in Washington, D.C., in early April. Also in April, Student Government Association (SGA) finally found the place where Shangraw said. Stockwell, PTK President-Elect Thomas Jeffries and The SGA was an eager supporter of Landmark I could use my training, chapter adviser Denise Manning Higgins traveled to College’s inaugural “Light It Up Blue” event (see experience, and talents to Dr. Andrew Stein Orlando, Fla., for the annual Phi Theta Kappa Convention. pages 4–7), promoting Worldwide Autism Awareness reach the students who needed Assistant Professor of Day. Then-SGA President Ken Painter ’14 said the them the most.” Natural Science event was important “because these are our Landin holds an Ed.D. in educational leadership, classmates, these are our friends, and we are all in While working on his B.S. an M.B.A., a master’s certificate in accounting, this together.” The SGA also played a key role in in zoology at Connecticut and a B.A. in social ecology. She is working with a sponsoring programs and generating student interest College, Dr. Andrew Stein major publisher on a college-level payroll accounting in the College’s Green Week and Climate Summit. attended a study abroad course in Kenya that textbook, scheduled for release in September 2014. changed his life, putting him on a path toward “Watching a student suddenly understand a concept wildlife conservation. He earned an M.S. and a is one of my favorite things in the world, so having Ph.D. at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, a group of students become engaged in a lively spending eight years in Africa working on large In February, 30 new inductees discussion of business-related topics is amazing,” carnivores. His recent projects include coordinating joined 28 returning members of Landin said. graduate research for the Botswana Predator PTK at the College. Conservation Trust, organizing field training

22 • Landscape Landscape • 23 Faces (continued) courses with the Smithsonian Institution, and social media, but what I love most is feeling good Arnelle Hanley Abigail Nelson working with African governments to conduct about the purpose of my work. I feel incredibly Resident Dean, Middle Hall Director of Transfer and Career Services national surveys of leopards. lucky to be part of Landmark College.” Arnelle Hanley taught social “I have been aware of and impressed by Landmark Stein was drawn to Landmark College because of Mark DiPietro studies and history in the College for a long time,” said Abigail Nelson. its progressive and innovative learning environment. Director of Marketing Boston public schools for six She served previously as director of disability “I enjoy developing new ways to present material & Communications years. Hanley said, “Landmark initiatives at the City University of New York to help students with diverse learning skills,” has reignited my passion to work with young (CUNY). “It feels good to be part of an institution Mark DiPietro was a newspaper he said. “I feel that everyone deserves a chance adults in education. I feel I am able to truly whose mission and values I believe in, and to help reporter and editor for many to learn and use their strengths without feeling support, encourage, and empower students I the College advance that mission.” years before becoming a higher marginalized by traditional teaching methods.” saw frequently left in a corner and ignored in education communications other educational settings.” Nelson holds an M.S. in education from Hunter Dr. Bradford A. Towle, Jr. consultant. In that role, he worked with dozens College at CUNY and a B.A. in psychology Assistant Professor of Mathematics of universities and colleges of all types and sizes. Hanley also worked for nine years as an Outward from Clark University. She is also a certified and Computer Science When the opportunity to work for Landmark Bound instructor on Thompson Island in Boston rehabilitation counselor (CRC). College arose, he recognized it as a truly unique Harbor. She is a graduate of McDaniel College “The biggest draw to Landmark College for me institution. and holds an M.Ed. from the University of “It’s exciting to hear students talk about how was looking at the website and seeing the student Massachusetts Boston. they’ve changed since coming here — what testimonials,” said Dr. Bradford Towle. “One “Landmark College has a mission like none other, they’ve learned about themselves and how it’s student said ‘Landmark College taught me how and one that makes a visible difference in the lives “I see myself helping each student to identify his prepared them to move on to what’s next,” to learn.’ I’ve always believed this should be the of the students we serve,” said DiPietro. “One of or her gift — what makes them different,” said Nelson said. primary focus of an academic institution.” the best things about our campus is the strong Hanley. “I want them to see that it is that unique feeling of community and camaraderie. Interacting gift that makes them an amazing individual.” Peter Smith Towle received his Ph.D. in computer science and with students every day in the hallways or on the Associate Director of Institutional engineering from the University of Nevada, Reno, quad reminds me why we do what we do, and why Gregory Matthews Advancement where he developed a novel robotic architecture. it matters. It’s very rewarding.” Vice President of Enrollment Management For his master’s, he researched software engineering Pete Smith graduated from Keene State College and computer game design. DiPietro holds a B.A. in journalism from It was during his six years as with a film studies degree and worked for Ken Northeastern University. vice president for enrollment Burns as a film editor for five years. He then spent “The part of my job I like most is when the student management at Colby-Sawyer 11 years as a performing arts programmer in Keene, ‘gets it,’” Towle said. “When the student has that Lynne Feal-Staub College that Greg Matthews N.H., Hartford, Conn., and Portsmouth, N.H. moment, as a professor I feel that I have made a took an interest in Landmark Grants Manager Smith has been involved with positive difference in someone’s life.” College. “When I accepted Lynne Feal-Staub has 15 years since his daughter, Alexandra, was born with students as transfers from the working in grants development, Down syndrome. “Having an opportunity to help Madeline Bergstrom College, I was always evaluation, and program manage- students who learn differently was my greatest Assistant Director of Marketing impressed at how confident and articulate they & Communications ment for education-based attraction to Landmark College,” Smith said. were,” Matthews said. “It was clear that Landmark organizations in Vermont. “I feel honored every day to be a part of this Madeline Bergstrom holds an M.A. in English College was doing an amazing job with students amazing community.” from the University of Massachusetts Amherst “I enjoy working with people and teams to who had struggled before.” and a B.A. in anthropology from Bryn Mawr help craft their vision into something that holds “The things that I like most about my job “The College is transforming students and creating College. She most recently served as director promise for being funded,” said Feal-Staub. are the day-to-day variety of tasks and the new opportunities for them — and I get to be a of communications for The Nature Museum at “At Landmark this has been particularly interactions with students and co-workers,” big part of that,” he added. “It makes it fun to Grafton. Over the past 15 years, she has been rewarding, as projects run the gamut from he added. “Each day is different from the last, come to work each day.” a freelance journalist, taught college English programming and research ideas to building and I’m either meeting someone new or learning courses, and worked with nonprofit organizations, and renovation projects, yet are tied together Matthews holds a B.S. in management information something new.” including a community mental health center, a by the College’s compelling mission. The from Kansas State University and a master’s in low-income housing foundation, and a college diversity of projects keeps things fresh.” information systems management from the Keller consortium. Graduate School of Management. Feal-Staub holds a master of social work and a “It’s really important to me to work for an bachelor’s in psychology and social work, both organization whose mission I believe in,” Bergstrom from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. said. “I love writing, taking photos, and doing

24 • Landscape Landscape • 25 A YEAR OF Landmark College welcomed a variety of speakers to campus to enlighten, Engaging Discourse entertain, inform, and inspire. They included accomplished alumni, scientists, filmmakers, artists, and authors who visited for the Fall and Spring Speaker Series, Academic Convocation, and LCIRT Summer Conference, or made special classroom and club appearances.

Mark Gessner ‘02 and Virginia Prescott Dr. Matthew H. Schneps Aaron Wolf ‘02 Virginia Prescott, host of Noted scientist Matthew H. Schneps, Alumni Mark Gessner and Aaron Wolf talked about New Hampshire Public Ph.D., a founding member of the their filmmaking careers and screened their latest Radio’s (NHPR) Word of Science Education Department at collaboration: Guest House — a short film written Mouth, presented an the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for by Wolf and starring Gessner. Wolf is co-founder of engaging and interactive Astrophysics (CfA), presented Howling Wolf Productions and Gessner is an actor talk on the role of thought-provoking research on the who has appeared in commercials, films, and TV storytelling and active multiple dimensions of dyslexia at shows, including Orange Is the New Black. listening in binding human relationships. The talk, the First Annual LD Innovation Symposium. Schneps Alumni Come Back — titled “Listening Beneath the Noise,” was co- discussed how the function of neurological attention to Give Back Dave Cole ‘97 sponsored by Landmark College and Next Stage Arts. networks influences the choice of design in online Internationally acclaimed sculptor environments for students with learning differences. The following alumni also returned to and Landmark grad Dave Cole Thomas Moore campus during the 2013–14 academic returned to campus to discuss Thomas Moore, author Steve Walker year to share experiences and ideas with the influence of craft on the of the classic bestseller Steve Walker, a self-taught engineer, students. contemporary world. Care of the Soul and entrepreneur, and founder of New 19 other books, England Wood Pellet, delivered an Jean Cherouny ‘87 hosted two interactive Bill McKibben encouraged audience inspiring talk at the Fall Convocation art workshops and worked with both our World-renowned environmentalist, members to be more about his experiences as a lifelong Social Pragmatics and Women’s Center journalist, and author Bill McKibben spiritual and soulful in his learner with dyslexia. Walker, who to transform meaningful items into an spoke passionately about his new talk, “Your Mission in Life: Care of Body, Soul, Spirit, was featured in the HBO movie expression of art. An artist and educator, book Oil and Honey: The Education and World.” Moore has been a monk, musician, Journey Into Dyslexia, told incoming Cherouny earned her M.F.A. at Johnson of an Unlikely Activist, climate change, university professor, and, for more than 30 years, a Landmark students, “You guys are State College. and the need to reduce carbon psychotherapist practicing archetypal therapy with going to run the world.” Brian Littlehale ‘87 interacted with our emissions. a spiritual dimension. business program and first-year seminar classes, sharing his experiences as an LD Haik Kocharian learner. He studied at Old Dominion Writer, photographer, and director Haik Kocharian University and Syracuse University after delivered an exciting discussion of his artwork and Fall 2014 Speaker Series • September 4, 2014 Landmark College. presented a test screening of his film Please Be Normal, Temple Grandin, Ph.D.: Different Kinds of Minds You can watch which was co-produced by Anette Dr. Grandin’s Kurt Wagenbach ’98 made several visits We are proud to welcome Dr. Temple Grandin to campus to Lewis, wife of LC Board chair presentation live to campus this year, talking with both launch the fourth year of Landmark College’s Fall Speaker Series. Robert Lewis. on YouTube or education and career classes. Wagenbach A professor, inventor, animal science expert, and autism advocate, view it later on shared his journey of becoming a Vermont Grandin will discuss the diverse ways that people think. She is the LC’s website at state trooper. best-selling author of The Autistic Brain: Thinking Across the www.landmark.edu/ Spectrum and Different…Not Less. temple

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Tamara Johnson ‘86 Donna McGinnis ‘91 Jeremy Becker ‘01 A 2003 graduate of Connecticut State A zookeeper at Caldwell Zoo in Tyler, Working with acquired brain injury University with a Bachelor of Social Tex., Donna has a son, Tyler, who is 19 patients is Jeremy’s chosen career field Work (B.S.W.) degree, Tamara would years old. because “I am making a difference love to connect with some of her class- in my life and others’ lives,” he said, mates. Beth Paolini ‘91 adding, “Three years ago, I married Beth earned a B.A. in early education the love of my life, Areeya Becker.” Jean Cherouny ‘87 from Arizona State and now teaches Alumni Thank You An artist, teacher, and mother, Jean kindergarten in Massachusetts. She is Nicole (Thomopulos) Berry ‘01 Alumni interacted all completed a B.S. in arts education at mom to 15-year-old son, Nicolas, who Now living in Iowa City, Iowa, Nicole over the world through and an M.F.A. is “an awesome basketball player.” manages apartment complexes for our Alumni Facebook from in 2010. GMT Enterprise. She and her husband page on Shark Day 2014. Stephanie Rogers ‘91 welcomed their first child, daughter Shark Day 2015 is David Evans ‘88 Fulfilling her dream of living in the Ashley, on June 17, 2013. planned for February 6. After attending Southern Vermont western United States, Stephanie is now Save the date so you can College, David now works as a super- a senior quality assurance specialist Jeri Ramsey ‘01 be part of the action, too! intendent at Vermont National Country with Glaxo-Smith Kline in Montana. Mom to two children, ages 8 and 2, Club. He is a “Class A” member of the Jeri earned a degree in early education Golf Course Superintendents Daniel Weil ‘92 in 2007. She is now completing her Grad Dinner Association of America. A broadcast journalism major at studies in medical and administrative Celebrating at May’s Graduation Dinner St. Louis College and Webster College, assisting. are Rachel Brown ‘14, Akelya Todd ’14, Andrew Strand ‘88 Daniel previously worked in the TV and Nolan Brown ‘14. After earning a B.A. from Franklin & industry and in commercial production. Danielle Coates-Connor ‘02 Marshall, Andrew received an M.F.A. in In 2013, he graduated with an M.Ed. In addition to a new job as senior Josh Ashby ‘06 Derryck Veloso ‘07 theater arts from Brandeis University. in special education and is now associate at the Center for Story-based Josh is social media director for the After completing a bachelor’s in pursuing his passion: teaching. Strategy, Danielle “married my awesome International Motor Racing Research medical biology at the University of Barton Brandy ‘89 wife in summer 2012.” Center and track announcer for the New England, Derryck earned a A graduate of the police academy, Nicole (Goodner) MacFarlane ‘98 Watkins Glen International region of Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.S.N.) Barton works as a police officer in Nicole and her husband live in Dallas, Amanda Perkins ‘02 the Sports Car Club of America. from the Massachusetts College of Maryland. where she is busy raising two children. Married and working as a nanny and a Pharmacy and Health Sciences. “I am “My passion is giving back to the substitute preschool teacher, Amanda Olivia (Anzalone) Beauchaine ‘06 applying to medical school in the Brian Passaglia ‘89 community and fundraising for local is attending school to become certified A recent graduate of Grand Canyon Philippines, with the goal of becoming After studying criminal justice at Marist nonprofit organizations,” said Nicole. as a lead teacher. University with a B.S. in psychology, a neurologist. Wish me luck!” he said. College, Brian has worked as an armed Olivia married Jon Beauchaine, a guard and a volunteer firefighter. Kimberly (Colville) Whitney ‘98 Christopher Cavanaugh ‘05 Landmark alumnus, in 2011. Their first Thomas Sublewski ‘08 Now living in Colchester, Vt., just In October 2012, Christopher opened child, a girl, was born in 2013. After working for two years in institu- outside of Burlington, Kimberly his own wine and spirits shop on Long tional wealth management at Morgan works for the Vermont Center for Island, N.Y., after working in the indus- Keith Murfee-DeConcini ‘06 Stanley, Thomas recently started a new Independent Living. “I’m still in love try for 10 years. “I am happy to report Keith recently earned a master’s in job in the finance department at with the wilds of Vermont after 20 we had a very successful first year!” public administration from the Gravity Tank, Inc., an innovation think years, and I go to Putney to visit Toby University of Arizona. “Much of my tank. (Lampert) and Jen (Meehl), who are Stephen Depman ‘05 work focuses on employment policy retired from LC’s faculty,” she said. A 2013 graduate of Temple Law for the disabled,” he said. He also Mirabai Collamore ‘09 School, Stephen now works at KPMG. serves on the Commission on Disability In May 2013, Mirabai graduated in Nathaniel Campbell ‘99 Prior to earning a degree in accounting Issues for Tucson. performing arts and social justice Engaged to Jennifer Wilson of from Drexel University in 2009, he with an emphasis in dance and a Whitinsville, Mass., Nathaniel is attended Arcadia University. Bruno Hirschfeld-Stoler ‘07 minor in history from the University of editing an independent film about Currently pursuing an M.S. in social San Francisco. “Because of Landmark Massachusetts. “It was great seeing Kate Burns Pessia ‘05 work at Columbia, with a focus on College, I graduated USF with a B everyone at the (alumni) Boston Married since 2010, Kate is currently mental health and disability, Bruno average and had a wonderful experience! event and coming back to campus working for the YWCA in Honolulu, earned a B.A. from The New School in I am still with my boyfriend, who I met this spring,” he said. managing their homeless transitional New York City. in the Landmark Summer High School housing program and housing advocacy Program in 2007,” she said. Alumni Panel Jessica Meyer ‘99 involvement. Adrienne Struss ‘07 Your Alumni Advisory Board and other members of the Alumni Association came back for new Jessica is working on a master’s degree After completing her bachelor’s degree student orientation in Spring 2014 to mentor a new school of Sharks! in school counseling at Eastern New at George Mason University, Adrienne Mexico University. now works at a leading law firm in Shown (left to right) are Sarah Lasher ‘09, Sarah Holmes ‘11, Jennilee Smarro ‘06, Nick Creed ’09, Northern Virginia. Andrea Tolliver ‘00, Rosie Valliere ‘10, Erich Seifert ’11, and Theodora van Roijen ’00.

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An Interview with Bretton L. Himsworth ’90, Director of CentralEd 2010s Brett Himsworth is one of Landmark Elizabeth Borah ‘10 College’s newest and youngest trustees. After relocating to Boston in 2013, He is also an alumnus. His special where she lived with friends (including a Landmark pal!), Elizabeth found passion? Enlisting recent graduates in part-time employment at The Boston shaping Landmark College’s future — Athenaeum, a “wonderful old membership library located in the starting with the Annual Fund. heart of the city. If you are visiting, please come and say hello,” she said. Her future plans include pursuing Tell us about your journey to Landmark. graduate studies in marketing. “Best Alumnus Erich Seifert I’m dyslexic, have ADHD, and was a bit of a wayward youth: a dangerous combination! Brett (far right) and his parents, wishes to the Class of 2010!” Alumni Advisory Board Member Erich Seifert ‘11 But despite my best efforts to the contrary, Landmark College profoundly changed me, Win and Anita Himsworth — each an enthusiastic financial supporter (center) presented on technology at Landmark though I didn’t realize how much so until some years later. When I finally decided to go Cameron McCall ‘10 College’s first LD Symposium in Fall 2013. of Landmark College! After participating in a tour of Central back to college, I suddenly realized that I knew how to organize, how to highlight, how Laura Greengold ‘11 Europe for the European premiere of Now pursuing graduate studies in to study, and how to take tests — all thanks to Landmark College. Bradley Ellingboe’s Requiem, Cameron elementary and special education at performed at Lincoln Center in March Wheelock College in Boston, Laura Why do you serve on the Board? 2012 with the University of New received her undergraduate degree Mexico’s University Chorus. He has also Of the multiple colleges I attended, Landmark is the only one that truly changed me. My from Wheelock in December 2013 performed the national anthem at with a double major in special experience at the College was transformational and prepared me to become the person I many local events, including the New education and visual arts, and special am today. I learned from my parents at an early age about the importance of giving back; Mexico State Fair. His work experience education licensure. includes running a medical company’s working on the Board of Trustees is an opportunity for me to give back to Landmark logistics department, managing their College for all it’s done for me. I have a growing business and a young family, so Branden Reinhardt ‘12 HQ warehouse, and running recurring After Landmark, Branden enrolled it’s hard work, but it’s well worth my investment of time and energy. patient oxygen set-ups. He is now in Shriver Job Corps and studied enrolled full-time at the UNM with office administration. “After becoming You’re a huge believer in the Annual Fund. Why? plans to complete a degree in the “When you write certified in Microsoft Office and psychology program sometime next When you write a check or make an online gift to Landmark, Internet Computing Core Certification a check or make year. “Since Landmark, I have taken (IC3), I got a job as assistant office you’re saying that you believe in the College’s mission and its work. every opportunity to live my life to an online gift to manager at ACES, my parents’ Foundations and major donors look to see how many alumni, faculty, the fullest,” he said. Landmark, you’re company,” he reported. staff, and students support Landmark before they give. They want Muryah Farrell ‘11 to see a solid percentage of contributors as a barometer of support. saying that you Samantha Warren ‘12 During summer school at Landmark Samantha completed the Disney That’s why my parents and I both recently funded matching grants to believe in the College in 2011, Muryah met David College Program internship in Scouten. They are now planning a inspire new and increased Annual Fund gifts to the College. College’s mission Orlando after leaving Landmark. She summer wedding in 2015. “We never now works full-time in a mechanical It’s so important for recent alumni to know how vital their giving is to the and its work.” thought this would happen to us! engineering office in Manhattan. David is currently working on his Shark Day College. While larger gifts are always welcomed, it’s your participation — bachelor’s degree. Landmark was Alumnus Ben Lachman ‘12 took not the size of your gift — that’s key. Eric Joseph ‘13 always like a second home to me. the plunge on Shark Day 2014 to A student at Ida College, where he It changed me so much — helped me show his pride and sent us this selfie helps to run the environmental club, Any other advice for recent alumni? become more outgoing,” she said. to prove it! Eric will graduate with a degree in There are many other ways you can provide moral support to Landmark that won’t cost criminal justice in fall 2015. a dime — like proudly including the College on your résumé, referring other students to enroll, and staying engaged with what’s happening at the College. Know that at Landmark College, your financial and moral support means something: it has real impact and makes a difference. WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! Send your personal news, career Homecoming – Sarah and Katie Your support of Landmark College’s Annual Fund helps to shape the updates, and photos to the Sarah Holmes ’11 and Katie Godowski ‘12 Give a Gift. future for our extraordinary students. Use the pledge envelope provided at 2013 Homecoming. Office of Alumni Relations at or make your gift online today at www.landmark.edu/give. www.landmark.edu/classnotes. Make a Difference.

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