Past Class Notes

Submission Date: Mon, 12/21/2020 - 18:30

First Name: Bill

Last Name: Truran

Class Year: 1975

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Note: Bill Truran '75 (GAP) writes: So I turned 67 today and I have a great hint for all RIT photo students. When I turned 40, I had left 15 years in NYC for a corporate job with Nabisco. I realized that if I loved what I did, and wanted to continue doing it, I would need to have clients that were younger than I was. In 2004, I left corporate life and went back to the freelance life where I still am today. I still have a good number of clients and corporations that want to hire me... all are about 10 years younger than me. Even with the pandemic I am still shooting food. Sometimes I have to food-style myself but after years of working with the best, it's not a problem. Over time you can really pick your clients. Honest! If you love what you do (like I do) and want to keep doing it, make sure you clients are younger than you. They all work for agencies and corporations and will most likely retire @ 65 or so. But I will be at least 70 when they do. maybe I'll be ready to slow down by then.

Submission Date: Mon, 12/21/2020 - 17:14

First Name: Jennifer

Last Name: Stanton

Class Year: 2015

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Note: Jennifer Stanton '15 (GCCIS) was recently promoted to Advanced Software Engineer and is also celebrating 2 years at Niantic Inc. She assumed the role of lead engineer for Pokemon GO's Mega Evolutions feature, released in August 2020.

Submission Date: Mon, 12/21/2020 - 17:02

First Name: Scott

Last Name: Pfanstiel

Class Year: 1981

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Note: Scott Pfanstiel '81 (GAP) retired as the Environmental Coordinator for the Solid Waste Department at the County of Tulare, California.

Submission Date: Mon, 12/21/2020 - 16:51

First Name: Ric

Last Name: Schmeelk

Class Year: 2011

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Note: Ric Schmeelk '11 (KGCOE) writes: I recently celebrated 1 year at L3Harris Technologies. I am now working as a component engineer for the Space and Airborne Systems division. Earlier in my career, I had spent 10 years in the RF division (now Communication Systems). I am happy to be back with the company and enjoying the work, even though I've now spent more time working from home than at the office.

Submission Date: Mon, 12/21/2020 - 16:43

First Name: Tom

Last Name: Klinkowstein

Class Year: 1971

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Note: Tom Klinkowstein '71 (GAP), Professor, Hofstra University, Adj., Professor, Pratt Institute, President, Media A (New York), presented a lecture and workshop in the Digital Media Design program at the National Yun-Lin University of Science and Technology in Taiwan, entitled, "The Future Frame of Reference".