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Hamilton Professor of Music Michael "Doc" Woods and Monk Rowe, director of the Jazz Archives, were featured in an Observer-Dispatch article, " The State of Utica's Jazz Scene."

Bill Ringle '44 wrote "Christmas Greetings" for Davidson News. Brenda Barger, Around Davidson correspondent, introduced him, "Today we hear from Bill Ringle, journalist extraordinaire, who was a member of the White House press corps from 1968 until 1988.  Prior to his duty at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave., he spent some holidays away from his family while serving in World War II or teaching journalism in China."

Utica College Hockey Coach Gary Heenan '98 achieved his 100th career win, according to news reports. At Hamilton, Heenan majored in government and was captain, four-year letter winner and star defenseman of the ice hockey team. He founded the Utica College program, which is in its eight season, and was named the ECAC West coach of the year in 2005. Gary and his wife Jodi welcomed daughter Riley to their family in August 2008.

FibroGen, Inc. has named Hamilton graduate Frank Valone '70 as Chief Medical Officer. At Hamilton, Valone majored in Biology and Chemistry and was a member of the Men's Ice Hockey and Soccer teams.

Earlier this year Castile Ventures expanded its investment staff by naming Skip Besthoff '92 as a General Partner. Besthoff graduated Hamilton with a BA in Economics and French and was a member of the Men's Rugby team.

The Web-based interactive video series Jazz It Up!, hosted and co-produced by Hamilton graduate Gregory Thomas '85, has been nominated for a Global Media Award in the category of Outstanding Long Form—Entertainment.

Five Hamilton alumni have been chosen for awards recognizing "exceptional accomplishments and leadership" by Hamilton Ventures, Inc., a nonprofit corporation organized to bring together individuals with an interest in private investment and entrepreneurship. The alumni will be honored at the Venture Symposium and Conference to be held at the United Nations on Feb. 7, 2009. Award criteria includes vision, leadership, achievement and maintaining the College ideals of honor and integrity.

Hamilton graduate Roger D'Aprix '55 recently released his new book, "The Credible Company: Communicating with Today's Skeptical Workforce," published by San Francisco publisher Jossey-Bass.

On Saturday of Fallcoming weekend, the three alumni winners of May 2008 Alumni Participation Challenge raffle enjoyed lunch with President Stewart and Hamilton's new Chairman of the Board A.G. Lafley '69.

The New York City Alumni Maurice Isserman