(l.) Amin Shaaban (I 07) was congratulated by Egyptian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ahmed Maher, as he accepted his diploma for his Master's Degree in political science and international relations from Assiut University. (l.-r.) Armando Regil (CSF 07, ILA 08) of the The Agora Institute of Strategic Thinking presented His Excellency Lech Walesa with the Legion of Liberty Award. This award recognizes extraordinary people who have actively defended, promoted and advanced Freedom. Ladka Bauerova (A 97), Sandrine Amiel (EMJI 08) and Director of Corporate Relations Kristy Khachigian met for dinner in Paris this past November.

ALUMNI NEWS

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Mario R. Nacinovich (J 93) is the vice president of business development and strategic planning at QD Healthcare Group in New York, N.Y.

Eric S. Cohen (J 96, A 97) is the founding editor of The New Atlantis and a longtime advisor to the President's Council on Bioethics. He most recently authored the book In the Shadow of Progress: Being Human in the Age of Technology.

Diana N. Digol (A 98) is a researcher at the Institute for Peace Research and Security Policy at the University of Hamburg.

Trisha Redding (J 99) is a producer for BASE Productions in Los Angeles, Calif.

Lindsey Fahy (J 01) works for Fox Sports Net in Los Angeles as the senior client services representative of Pac-10 Properties, a division of FOX that handles all marketing and sponsorships for the Pac-10 Conference.

Kristen O. Glenn (E 01) is the legislative director for Congressman Tom McClintock, who represents California's 4th District.

Yoana N. Koleva (A 01) is a research associate at Morgan Stanley in New York.

Melissa Mansfield (J 01) joined the press office of the New York State Assembly. She currently serves as the senior assistant press secretary for Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver.

Eleni C. Mavrogeorgis (I 01) is a public relations officer within the division of global affairs at Rutgers University-Newark.

Brian P. North (E 01) is completing his final semester of law school at the University of Florida and will graduate in May. He also married his wife Joanna in August 2008.

Sarah Buck (P 02) is a development associate for special events at the National Multiple Sclerosis Society in New York, N.Y.

Ivan Kurtovic (A 03) is a board member for InterCapital Securities Ltd. in Croatia.

Maher M. Awartani (I 04, B 05) is completing his graduate degree from the School of International and Public Affairs at Columbia University in New York and will graduate in May 2009.

John Little (E 04) is attending law school at the University of Georgia.

Melissa Lynn (J 04) works for Time Inc. as the associate manager for sales planning at People.com and is based in New York, N.Y.

Adib M. Samara (I 04) is a human resources officer for internal communications and employee relations for Nestle, Middle East.

Suzanne Taylor (E 04) is attending American University as a full-time graduate student working on her Master's Degree in Fine Arts in Documentary Film. She previously interned for National Geographic Television and will be traveling to the Galapagos Islands for an environmental film class this summer.

Elizabeth H. Goldberg (P 05) is a development associate with Cultural Tourism DC.

Michal Trnik (CSS 05) is a public relations intern at Enel in Brussels.

Taylan Coban (I 06) is an assistant foreign trade specialist for the Undersecretariat of Prime Ministry for Foreign Trade in Turkey.

John F. Dogero (CSS 06, I 06) has taken a new position working on NATO defense planning for the U.S. military and will be working in Brussels for the month of March.

John A. Latini (B 06) is working for the Office of Congressman Paul E. Kanjorski (PA-11) as a projects and legislative assistant in Washington, D.C.

Jaromir Malenko (A 06) is a teaching assistant at the Institute of Finance and Administration in the Czech Republic.

Michael T. O'Donnell (J 06) is a market researcher in Philadelphia, Pa.

Andrew J. Bernius (J 07) is a production assistant at C-SPAN in Washington.

Erik D. Hyrkas (J 07) is the director/producer/writer of Lakeland College's Campus Life Podcast.

Cosmin V. Popa (I 07, CSS 08) is interning at the Cato Institute's Center for Global Liberty and Prosperity in Washington, D.C.

Artan Haraqija (EMJI 08) reported and produced a story on Kosovo for CNN in November. CLICK HERE for the full clip.

Sara M. Yasin (A 08) was recently selected for the Matthew Medal, an award for three graduating seniors at North Carolina State University based on their outstanding service to campus. CLICK HERE for the full article.