RE Log Fall 2016

52 Ransom Everglades LOG FALL 2016 Class Notes Roland Samimy reports that “while I am still working for the University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth, School for Marine Science and Technology, I am really excited to share that a Co-PI and I were recently awarded a $973K grant from the USEPA to study the role of oyster propagation in improving nutrient related water quality in impaired estuaries. This study will be undertaken in a small estu- ary in southeastern Massachusetts. We are researching shellfish as an in situ soft solution to nutrient management in impaired estuaries because of their high filtration rates and their ability to re- move water column particulate nitrogen and enhance sediment denitrification. The big challenge from a scientific and envi- ronmental management point of view is quantifying nitrogen removal through har- vest vs. filtration/deposition and sediment denitrification as well as overall effect on water quality. Currently, there is no quan- titative nitrogen removal data to gauge the efficacy of shellfish based approaches in shallow bays and we are planning to fill that data gap to make it easier to use this approach in other impaired estuaries, be it in New England or elsewhere. In three years, when we are done with our study, you’re welcome to join us up north to eat the experiment. Ha!” See also story on page 22. 1987 Jonathan Haft is on staff at the University of Michigan Health System as Associate Professor of Cardiac Surgery, Anesthesia Director, Extra Corporeal Life Support Program and Associate Director, Cardiovascular Intensive Care Units. Dr. Haft is very well known for his work with Sam Larkin, the first patient in Michigan ever discharged with a SynCardia tem- porary total artificial heart in 2014. This May, Larkin returned to the University of Michigan Frankel Cardiovascular Center for a heart transplant. The surgery per- formed by Dr. Haft was a unique national triumph in efforts to replace the failing heart as heart disease grows and donor hearts remain scarce. Dr. Haft joined the faculty in 2005 after completing his training in general surgery, critical care, and thoracic surgery at the University of Michigan. His interests include the use of mechanical circulatory support for heart failure and shock, critical care and heart transplantation. Additionally, he is the division chief of Cardiothoracic Surgery at the Ann Arbor Veterans Affairs Hospital. Kiki Haralambides Kerrigan is now sharing her longtime passion of cooking with the creation of Kiki’s Soups in the Chicago area. Kiki explains on her website that “Kiki’s Soups is a direct culmination of my desire to live an authentic life. Born in Miami to a first generation Cuban mother and a father with a rich Greek heritage, my passion for cooking began at my mother’s side, where I learned to cook at a young age. Her poignant story of being displaced from her native ‘home’ deeply impacted my commitment to creating a sense of ‘home’ through food and frequent gatherings with family and friends … My background is in art history and I worked for years as assistant direc- tor at Richard Gray Gallery and liaison to the Spanish artist Jaume Plensa through- out the installation of his internationally renowned Crown Fountain. Work would often continue over a meal of Teriyaki Salmon, a Moroccan Tagine or Lamb Stuffed Peppers and glass of Rioja at my house. In a well-prepared meal, artistry and food go hand in hand. I hope you will find that true in the soups I have created for you. Real food. Simple ingredients. Great flavor.” Carlos Watson launched a new late night TV show on PBS called Point Taken. The show is designed to assemble smart, interesting guests to debate issues Americans care about — and to disagree without being disagreeable. Point Taken airs on PBS at 11 p.m. on Tuesdays. 1986 Ann Flipse writes, “I am an adjunct instructor at Florida State College at Jacksonville. Last summer, I spent two weeks in Italy and one week in London. I am just beginning research with a profes- sor at UNF looking at the link between sensitive responding and children’s social- emotional outcomes and preventative intervention with high-risk populations; intervening with families for modifying early risk factors for later behavioral and social emotional problems in children; and strategies for building an internal capacity to respond effectively in caregivers. I recently attended my 30th high school reunion, and it has been the highlight of my year so far. It was moving to see every- one again, and get to know, a little better, the person each has become. I am so glad I attended this great event. Thank you!” Pamela Pennell Kelly took first place in the Alumni Regatta with Michiel van de Kreeke ’88 during Reunion Weekend in April. Melissa Krinzman partnered with Jeff Miller ’79 to found Krillion Ventures in Jan. 2014; just over two years later, the venture fund has made 17 start-up investments and is worth $50 million. The Miami Herald featured Krinzman in a front-page business section story on Feb. 28. http://hrld.us/1pkSTDn Matt Rose was joined by classmates Seth Nachman, Ben Kalstone, David Arnold, David Clark, Scott Sakoff, Kevin Bryd, Michael Lederman, Roland Samimy, Lance Geller and William Holly as he was inducted into the 2016 Athletic Hall of Fame for football and tennis.