From Tech to the Cloth
The ultimate disrupter? How one Silicon Valley techie traded it all in to enter the priesthood.
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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
Lauren Loftus, 25 Oct 2021
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Planting Seeds
A gift from John Burns ’66 will help incorporate environmental and social justice themes into all SCU curriculum.
Lauren Loftus, 22 Oct 2021
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Guac With That
Soccer champ Julie Ertz ’14 stars in Chipotle’s first TV ad featuring a pro athlete.
Tatiana Sanchez ’10, 22 Oct 2021
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Dream Wedding
Tatiana Sanchez ’10 always dreamed of getting married at the historic Mission Church. She writes about how the pandemic threw a wrench in those plans.
Lauren Loftus, 22 Oct 2021
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A New Chapter
What’s it like to do a usually public thing out of the public eye? We talk to Jenna Saso Rosati ’13 about being pregnant during a pandemic.
Tracy Seipel, 20 Oct 2021
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Opening Hearts and Homes
SCU families open their doors to a cross-country cycling team raising money in memory of water polo player Julian Fraser ’18.
Leslie Griffy, 13 Oct 2021
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Boots on the Ground
Lawyer, chaplain, and former law professor Mary J. Novak ’88 is hitting the road to tackle issues of injustice as the first layperson to lead NETWORK Catholic Lobby.
Tracy Seipel, 13 Oct 2021
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Best Boss
It’s a triumphant homecoming for Intel’s new CEO, Pat Gelsinger ’83.
Lucy Nino ’22, 13 Oct 2021
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Shark Tank
Harmony Oswald J.D. ’16 swims with sharks so you, the small business owner, don’t have to.
Lauren Loftus, 13 Oct 2021
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The Long Run
Long-distance runner Lena Chow MBA ’83 tackles a different kind of marathon—caretaking for loved ones with Alzheimer’s—in her new podcast.
Leslie Griffy, 13 Oct 2021
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Trash Revolution
Trash-preneur George Gitschel ’81 wants your garbage.
Lucy Nino ’22, 13 Oct 2021
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The Good Fight
How do you fight against injustice? Akilah Lane J.D. ’09, attorney for the American Civil Liberties Union of Montana, has ideas.