That’s a Wrap
Next time you twist and secure your bag of bread, thank Jack H. Holmes ’51 for the security.
Alumni
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Long Time in the MakingMarina Iatomase ’14 married her high school sweetheart
in the same place her parents wed
nearly 30 years earlier: the Mission Church.
William Mazotti ’69 was a deeply intellectual man with a passion for teaching, always eager to share his wisdom, sharp mind, quick wit, and generous spirit. Bill dedicated more than 30 years to PG&E, where he built an impressive career and retired as Vice President of Gas and Electric Technical Services. Outside of work, Bill […]
Growing up in the Bay Area, Michael Williamson MBA ’69 bonded with his father through deep sea fishing and supporting the San Francisco 49ers through thick and thin. While in undergrad, Mike met Dixie Samuels and they married in 1962. He then served in the California Army National Guard while balancing graduate school, work, and […]
James Fitzgerald M.A. ’69 understood the key to lasting friendship, staying in touch with former students, athletes, and friends for decades, always offering support and kindness. After serving in the Army for six years, Jim began his teaching career and dedicated himself to education as a teacher, coach, counselor, and administrator. In 1967, he married […]
Developing a love for exploration early in life, Susan Chavez MBA ’83 traveled the world with her children and close friends to enjoy art, culture, and fine wine. As the oldest daughter of a military family, she grew up in places like California, Hawaii, Washington D.C., and Germany before settling in San Jose. Susan began […]
More Alumni News
Matt Morgan, 13 Oct 2021
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Brave Steps
Tennis champ Serena Williams selected InHerShoes, a non-profit started by Judith Martinez ’14, for a $100,000 Stuart Weitzman & Vital Voices Award to help more girls follow their passions.
Deborah Lohse, 12 Oct 2021
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Track-Tech-Toe
Apple senior director and former SCU cross-country runner Kris Bazán ’92, MBA ’99 joins the Retail Management Institute (RMI) advisory board.
Lauren Loftus, 11 Oct 2021
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Guiding Light
A red light welcoming all. Purple blooms dazzling eyes. An ebony Bronco posing to leap. The Bronco experience would be incomplete without them.
Lauren Loftus, 01 Oct 2021
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Hindsight Is 20/20
What does it mean to be a class of 2020 graduate? As SCU plans to celebrate their commencement 16 months later, valedictorian Sabine Pigg ’20 has some ideas.
Tracy Seipel, 26 Jul 2021
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The Last of His Kind
Former Bronco and 49er gridiron star Ken Casanega ’42 reflects on a century of a well-played life.
Leslie Griffy, 05 May 2021
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Stories with Purpose
Charles Erekson spent more than 30 years on the Mission campus, sharing stories and purpose with SCU as he worked his way from the Office of Student Affairs to the Provost’s Office.
Leslie Griffy, 04 May 2021
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Reimagining a City
An alum and the Markkula Center for Applied Ethics team up to help the city of Santa Clara become more equitable and inclusive.
Lauren Loftus, 08 Apr 2021
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In the Lab
Terri Wrin ’79 has spent decades in the lab searching for ways to address some of the world’s deadliest viruses, starting with HIV and now COVID-19.
Santa Clara Law Magazine, 08 Apr 2021
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The Wright Way
Nancy Wright J.D. ’80, co-founder the East San Jose Community Law Center, is remembered as a champion of justice.
Lauren Loftus, 08 Apr 2021
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Love in the Time of COVID
How the Mission Santa Clara handled changes to wedding ceremonies due to the pandemic in 2020.
Lauren Loftus, 07 Apr 2021
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Money Makers
Santa Clara ranks high out of U.S. colleges with graduates who go on to earn the most money.