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Inc. Magazine named Christine Do ’80 a top 10 Asian entrepreneur in 2010 and 2011. The Vietnam native and Soft Tech Consulting founder used math to bridge the language gap and make a career in computers.

Oswego Is No. 1 for Top 10 Asian Entrepreneur

Math gave Christine (né Huong) Do ’80 a common language to share with her peers and Oswego’s pioneer computer science program gave her a place to excel.

Reunion 2012 Photo Gallery

Alumni and friends enjoyed reminiscing, dining and dancing at Reunion Weekend — Oswego’s annual Family Reunion! Check out more of the fun from Reunion 2012 in the photo gallery at oswego.edu/reunion. Planning is already under way for Reunion 2013 — June 6 to 9.

A dedicated alumna of Omega Phi Beta sorority and longtime community advocate, Deyadira “Betty” Diaz ’02, far right, and some fellow sisters take part in the New York PRIDE Parade each year. Betty is a supporter of NBCUniversal’s LGBT 
affinity group, OUT@NBCU, and recently revived UNIDOS, a Latino affinity group, at NBCUniversal’s Rockefeller Center headquarters.

10X10+10: Betty Diaz ’02

With her sorority and in the classroom, Deyadira “Betty” Diaz ’02 took several steps forward at Oswego. In fact, student step dancing earned her an award and spot on the national team after graduation.

Jerry Jones ’67, M ’71 literally sold the farm to move to the southern African nation of Malawi
in 2008. Here he poses with some of his students at the Iris Africa School for orphans.

Making the Most of Retirement: Alumnus Takes Teaching Ministry to Africa

Jerry Jones ’67, M ’71 is driven by faith. And faith has driven him in some interesting directions over the years: a teacher, a taxman, a caregiver, a world traveler.

Howard Gordon '74, M '78

Newsmaker: Howard Gordon ’74, M ’78

Howard Gordon ’74, M ’78, executive assistant to Oswego President Deborah F. Stanley, received the National Association of Presidential Assistants in Higher Education 2012 Award for Distinguished Service at the organization’s annual conference this past March in Los Angeles.

Lou Borrelli Jr. '77

Newsmaker: Lou Borrelli Jr. ’77

New York City-based start-up NimbleTV has named cable and broadband industry veteran Lou Borrelli Jr. ’77 as its new chief marketing officer.

George Wurtz '78

Newsmaker: George Wurtz ’78

Alumnus-led Soundview Paper Co. recently acquired Marcal Paper Mill.

Return to Oz IV Moved to Next Year

Return to Oz IV Moved to Next Year

Due to circumstances beyond the control of the Oswego Alumni Association, Return to Oz IV has been postponed for one year, until Sept. 27-29, 2013.

John Barker '96

Newsmaker: John Barker ’96

John Barker ’96 has been named dean of undergraduate and graduate students at Tufts University.

Jack James ’62 hoists the Reunion Giving Participation Cup in celebration. The 50th anniversary class posted 48 percent participation in giving.

Reunion Classes Set Giving Records

Reunion 2012 was a record-setting one for reunion class giving. All milestone reunion classes broke records and exceeded their goals, with the total amount from all reunion classes reaching $385,366.21.