MIT Class of 1963, Class
Notes for July 2005 issue of
Technology Review
We have a couple of class heroes this month. *John Brach wrote to say that he is still enjoying retirement (in Atlanta), doing light home construction and frequent fishing. His son was married in the latter part of 2004. John spoke recently with classmates *Eric Zorawowicz and *Vic Evins and reports that they are doing well. *Bill Gadzuk sent an E-mail to saying that he's been on a bit of a nostalgia trip this week stimulated by the March 1 New York Times review of a book on Norbert Wiener's life ("Dark Hero of the Information Age: In Search of Norbert Wiener, the Father of Cybernetics," by Flo Conway and Jim Siegelman. Basic Books), particularly as it relates to a somewhat "Deke-like" encounter *Tony Aponick and Bill had with Warren McCulloch during the spring of our freshman year. McCulloch was a student of Norbert Weiner, and was described in the book as a "free-wheeling bohemian with a thirst for alcohol." Bill says he is always amazed to hear of the underlying human interest aspects of events and persona that seemed to be just part of the landscape back when we were students. He segued from our student past into our present. Following a pattern that has been established over the past few years, the Class of '63 oarsmen will again provide the essence of an MIT eight that will row in the Alumni Masters Race at the Intercollegiate Rowing Association (IRA) Regatta in Cherry Hill, NJ on June 4, 2005. *Ken Andersen, *Harvey Bines, *Tony Fiory, *Bob Kurtz, *Jim Latimer, *Bob Vernon, and Bill, all Class of 1963, will be joined by Ken Blanchard '61, Dick Millman '62, and Bob Wild '64 to form a spirited entry in this year's competition. Bill says it has indeed been great to get back together with old rowing buddies and Coach Jack Frailey, not to talk about what we did 45 years ago, but to actually do it, albeit at a somewhat slower pace but still as an IRA and not AARP event. And he assures us that the boat has two "real" doctors (BK, KB) on board in case of medical emergencies! Bill is with the Electron Physics Group, at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) in Gaithersburg, MD. Of all the sports at MIT, crew seems to have the most loyal (perhaps fanatical) devotees. I think this was true when we were students (I remember the crew training during the winter by running up and down the stairwells in Baker House) and it seems to be true today, both for crew alumni and for current crew members. One of the biggest "happenings" of the spring each year in Boston is the Head of the Charles Regatta. I attended myself, once in the late 80's and once in the late 90's. Thousands of students, alumni, and others line the banks of the Charles on the Cambridge side from MIT to Harvard. It has the feel of a county fair, with food booths, company displays, and lots of partisan cheering.
Here's an update on the Class of 1963 Scholarship Fund recipients for 2004/2005. These are the students that your generous contributions has help support during their stays at MIT. Mathematics and management double major Anya Kopyleva, '05, plays tennis and is a photographer for Technique, MIT's yearbook. During the summer of 2004 she worked as an analyst in equity capital markets for Credit Suisse First Boston in New York City. She enjoys art, photography, theater, travel, tango, tennis and hiking. She plans a career in financial risk management and teaching. Radu Raduta '05, an aero/astro major, is on the varsity sailing team and enjoys windsurfing and whitewater kayaking. In 2005 he worked on a UROP project in the Media Lab's Space Systems subdivision researching common sense computing. He is also the facilities manager for the MIT Electronic Research Society. He enjoys bicycle construction, and is interested in international relations and third world rural development. He plans a career in artificial intelligence. David Mendiola '07 is committed to his studies at MIT, but is unsure about his career plans. He spends his summers at home in Elkhart, TX, working at a local dry cleaner and tutoring his girlfriend's daughter. He enjoys playing the guitar in his spare time. We wish these Class of 1963 Scholars all the best. If any of you are visiting the Institute want to meet with our current scholars you can arrange this by contacting Monica Ellis '91, Director of the MIT Alumni Fund, at 617-253-0743 or monicam@mit.edu.
Two passings to note this month. *Dwayne Nuzum died of a heart attack in January 2005, following knee replacement surgery. Dwayne was a Boulder, CO native, and earned architecture degrees from the University of Colorado, MIT, and a university in the Netherlands, where he attended on a Fullbright scholarship. His 38 year career with the University of Colorado began as a professor, and included service as Dean of the School of Environmental Design in Boulder, and Chancellor of the Colorado Springs and Denver campuses. In the 1960's he was a Boulder city councilman, and in the 1990's he chaired the Colorado Commission on Higher Education. Dwayne was a talented painter in high school and college, and had recently resumed painting. His acrylic paintings of architectural icons are sold in a Denver gallery. Dwayne is survived by his wife of 45 years, Janet, two sons, and two grandchildren. *Gaetan C. Richard died on Feb. 9, 2004 in Marina Del Rey, CA. Gaetan's MIT degree was from Course VI. I have no further details. Our condolences to the families. If any of you have remembrances to share about these classmates send them along to me.
Regards to all. You can reach me at: Mike Bertin, 22 Gillman St, Irvine, CA 92612. E-mail: MCB1@aol.com. If you want to schmooze, call me at (949) 786-9450.