Class Notes 1970s
Harold Nelson, '70 Arch, Seattle, Wash., is co-author of "The Design Way: Intentional Change in an Unpredictable World; Foundations and Fundamentals of Design Competence." Drawing on more than 20 years in the field of design research, education and consulting, Nelson and Erik Stolterman have written this work for an audience from diverse backgrounds and interests. It is the first in a planned series on design that will include volumes on design practice and design learning.
Allan Louden, '70 PSci, Wake-Forest, N.C.,.has served as Director of Debate at Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, N.C. since 1977. The squad has been ranked in the nation's top 10 since 1985 and includes a national championship in 1997. He teaches political communication at Wake Forest and served as Elizabeth Dole's debate coach in the 2003 N.C. Senate race.
Mary Ann Goetz, '71 Nurs, resides in Denver after 20 plus years in Houston. She is a retired lieutenant colonel, Army Nurse Corps, after serving in Operation Desert Storm. She has been in pharmaceutical and medical device sales for 25 years and is currently regional business director for Medafor, Inc.
Kenneth Lipkowitz, '75 M Chem, and wife, Raima Larter, '76 Chem, live in Horace, N.D. Ken is starting a new position in August 2003 as chair of chemistry at North Dakota State University, and Raima will be commuting to Washington, D.C. to work at the National Science Foundation as a program director.
Lynn Myers, '74 SpCom, was named the Aurora (Colo.) Chamber Woman of the Year for 2003. She has enjoyed a long career in public service including being elected Arapahoe County Commissioner in 2000. She is a successful businesswoman and community leader.
F. Gary Dewalt, '77 Chem, Avondale, Pa., senior scientist and project manager with Quan Tech of Arlington, Va., has been named a recipient of the 2003 ASTM Award of Merit and the accompanying title of fellow, the highest Society recognition for individual contributions to standards activities.
Tamara (Seiter) Blake, '79 Agron, '87 M, Sausalito, Calif., was appointed to the board of directors of Sequoia National Bank of San Francisco in February 2003. She is the executive vice president of Paul Financial, a mortgage company, in charge of technology and mortgage operations, in San Rafael, Calif. She lives with her husband Larry and their Yorkshire terrier, Gibson.

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