Arnold J. Gordon, E'60, of Greenwich, Connecticut, in June received the Distinguished Career Award from the Drug Information Association in Washington, D.C. "After receiving my chemical engineering degree at NU, I went to New York University for a master's and a doctorate in chemistry, fulfilled my Northeastern ROTC commitment in the then Chemical Corps, and taught at Catholic University of America, in Washington," he writes. "I retired at the end of 2001 after a thirty-year career with Pfizer, but am still semi-active as a consultant, performing pro bono work for industry associations, and lecturing at conferences on drug development and clinical safety of medicines."

Russell E. Stingel, E'60, of Fairport, New York, writes, "Hi to all members of the Veterans' Apathy (VA) League, electrical engineering. I fondly remember the hijinks we enjoyed in class." Friends may e-mail him at res@iec-electronics.com.

Jill Beth, LA'61, writes from Veradale, Washington, "After sixteen years in the great Northwest, I wonder why I didn't come sooner. I am a software specialist with Spokane Public Schools. I spend my off time playing in the outdoors. I telemark ski all winter; hike, camp, climb all summer. Have seven grandchildren. Hope to retire in a few years."

Edward B. Wenners, E'63, of Hartford, Connecticut, was awarded the Silver Order of the de Fleury Medal by the Army Engineer Association. The award recognizes the outstanding support he provided to the Army Corps of Engineers over forty years in both active and retired status. Wenners is a retired Regular Army Airborne Ranger lieutenant colonel. He commanded a combat engineer company in Vietnam and was awarded three Bronze Stars, including one for valor in ground combat, and an Air Medal. He has also received several other military awards, including the Legion of Merit. He owns Wenners Engineering Group in Hartford and is licensed in Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Virginia. Wenners has a master of science in civil engineering from Texas A&M University, and is a member of Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society and a fellow in the Society of American Military Engineers. He and his wife, Evelyn, have financed a yearly scholarship to a Northeastern civil-engineering student since 1989.

James W. Melloni, MBA'64, of Somerville, Massachusetts, writes, "Still working at the USAF Force Protection group at Hanscom Air Force Base. With the current emphasis on security, we have been quite active in installing and testing security systems to protect our troops worldwide. I travel extensively, helping Air Force bases address their security concerns and needs. I wish all my Northeastern friends, acquaintances, and fellow MBA graduates a healthy, happy 2004 and 2005."

Gerald W. Gawalt, LA'65, of Springfield, Virginia, is the author of First Daughters: Letters Between U.S. Presidents and Their Daughters, published this year by Black Dog/Leventhal. Gawalt has written or compiled more than a dozen books and anthologies of American history.

Bob Walshaw, MBA'65, of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, is a realtor associate with Ralph Sanders and Associates, and has been awarded the Graduate Realtor Institute designation by the Realtor Institute of Oklahoma. Away from the office, he was recognized during Tulsa's seventh-annual American Red Cross Everyday Heroes ceremony in May. Known as "Bluebird Bob," Walshaw cares for nearly a hundred bluebird homes registered with the Transcontinental Trail, and speaks at schools, garden clubs, retiree groups, and service organizations about bluebirds. In addition, he volunteers on a weekly basis at Broken Arrow Neighbors, helping to pack food donations for the hungry.

George W. Chamillard, UC'66, MBA'70, of Cohasset, Massachusetts, has been elected to the board of directors of Mercury Computer Systems. He is the chairman of Teradyne and a trustee at Northeastern and at Wentworth Institute.

Mark Uhrich, E'66, ME'69, who lives in Paris, France, writes, "For the past several years, I have been on the faculty of the Ecole de Management Leonard de Vinci, where I am in the marketing department and also the coordinating professor responsible for the B2B marketing major. In addition to these responsibilities, I teach at several other schools in France, Finland, and Dakar, Senegal. It keeps me busy and moving."

Robert E. Chase, E'67, ME'68, of Forest Hill, Maryland, retired from the Department of the Army and was honored during ceremonies at Aberdeen Proving Ground for his more than thirty-five years of government service. He received the Department of the Army Superior Civilian Service Award, a letter of appreciation from the Base Realignment and Closure Office, the Maryland Governor's Volunteer Service Certificate, his thirty-five-year Service Award, the Certificate of Appreciation for Government Service, and the Retirement Certificate. Chase retired as the acting deputy chief of staff for installations, logistics, and environment for the Army Research Laboratory. Over the past fifteen years, he was the base realignment and closure environmental coordinator for the former Watertown (Massachusetts) Arsenal. Watertown's Town Council issued a proclamation recognizing his efforts, in late May.

Richard B. Klein, E'67, ME'72, of Cary, North Carolina, is a member of the board of directors for Veridien, which develops, manufactures, and distributes health-care products. Klein is also the chairman and chief executive officer at Mycosol, an early-stage chemical and pharmaceutical development company, which he cofounded.

William Bamberg, LA'69, is the head of operational engineering and product development for the Logical Imaging Solutions division of Digital Color Print, in Santa Ana, California.