Alumni Spotlight

Each week, Kim Gorode and Jamie Sokol (authors of the Campus Times's "The Alumni Blog,") add another blog to their resume with "Alumni Spotlight," in which each week they interview different Alumni and find out just what they're doing... and what they think about what we're doing. It is published weekly on Tuesdays.


Asher Perzigian ‘09

January 22nd, 2010 by Kim Gorode and Jamie Sokol

While at UR, Asher studied socioeconomic anthropology and political science along with a minor in creative writing. He was also a member of the Midnight Ramblers and the Meridian Society. Currently, Asher works for a health care software company in Madison, Wis., where he also helps recruit future UR students.

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Kenan Warner ‘04

November 17th, 2009 by Kim Gorode and Jamie Sokol

Originally from Denver, Kenan Warner ‘04 is now an environmental engineer in Washington, D.C. While at UR, he studied chemical engineering, was a member of Sigma Nu fraternity, and never missed an opportunity to visit the restaurants on Park Avenue.

What kind of work do you do?
I am an Environmental Engineer. I work for a mid-sized …

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Joshua Miller ‘02

November 3rd, 2009 by Kim Gorode and Jamie Sokol

Now a resident in Internal Medicine, Joshua Miller ’02 earned three degrees at UR. During his time as an undergraduate, he was a member of Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity and played with both UR’s Symphony and Chamber orchestras. He currently lives in New York City.

Tell us about what you’ve accomplished since graduation.
I finished my Bachelors …

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Lauren Selby ‘07

October 27th, 2009 by Kim Gorode and Jamie Sokol

Originally from Pittsford, Lauren Selby ‘07 majored in Religion and is currently studying at the Warner School. This week, she offers some thoughts on studying abroad and being a transfer student.

What are you currently studying at UR as a graduate student?
I am now in my last year at the Warner School as graduate student …

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Dan Rowen ‘04

October 20th, 2009 by Kim Gorode and Jamie Sokol

Dan Rowen ’04 graduated with a degree in Brain and Cognitive Science and a minor in Film Studies. While at Rochester, he was a member of UR Concerts and UR Cinema Group and also occasionally contributed to the Campus Times. Originally from Cranford, New Jersey, Dan now lives in New York City, where he works …

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Jackie Borchardt ‘07

October 13th, 2009 by Kim Gorode and Jamie Sokol

This week, former CT Editor-in-Chief Jackie Borchardt ’07 offers some advice for students pursuing a career in journalism and sheds some light on the role that media plays on UR’s campus. After studying English and Spanish at UR, Jackie earned a graduate degree at the University of Missouri. Recently, she started a job as an …

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Annamarie Zmolek ‘05

October 6th, 2009 by Kim Gorode and Jamie Sokol

Originally from Denver, Annamarie Zmolek ‘05 earned a BM in Vocal Performance at Eastman. During her time at UR, she was part of the Eastman Opera Theatre and Eastman Musica Nova. She is currently pursuing a graduate degree at Rice University.

Tells us about what you’ve been doing since graduation.
Since graduation, I have been taking …

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Courtney Nussbaum ‘06

September 30th, 2009 by Kim Gorode and Jamie Sokol

This week, the spotlight’s on Courtney Nussbaum ’06. A former RA and president of VSAAC, she’s now a graduate student at Cornell University, where she’s keeping quite busy. During her time at UR, Courtney majored in Evolutionary Biology and Ecology, with a minor in History.

What have you been up to since graduation? (Include …

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Dan Etlinger ‘06

September 22nd, 2009 by Kim Gorode and Jamie Sokol

This week we talked with Dan Etlinger ’06. Originally from Pittsford, Dan was a double major in psychology and political science and a member of the Theta Chi Fraternity. He also participated in student government and was a TA for several undergraduate courses. After graduation, he moved to Pittsburgh, Pa. to study law and business.

What …

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