A full-page color advertisement in the September 28 New York Times Magazine greeted us with a familiar face: Dr. Michael Schuster. The headline: “An Idea Can Make Collecting Stem Cells Safer.” The subhead: “Dr. Michael Schuster leads the only team in the world that is pioneering a drug which can reduce the number of days needed for cell collection before a stem cell transplant. Mike performs his innovative work at Stony Brook Cancer Center in New York.” Mike went to Dartmouth Medical School after Dartmouth undergrad. Congratulations to Dr. Michael Schuster on his ongoing world-class research.
Scott Cameron sends excellent news. According to Scott, “I was recently elected a fellow of the National Academy of Public Administration. Established in 1967 and chartered by Congress, the NAPA is a nonprofit, independent coalition of top public management and organizational leaders who tackle the nation’s most complex and critical challenges. After 33 years in and around government it is great to know that my peers seem to think I have contributed some value, and presumably still have a bit more to contribute. Congress and executive branch leaders often ask the academy to form advisory panels around topics of national interest, and I am really looking forward to participating in one or more panels where I can contribute some expertise, I hope on topics involving energy or environmental policy.”
Finally, sad news to report: Dana Smith, 58, of Hudson, New Hampshire, passed away September 27. Dana was an avid creative writer and lover of fine arts and music. He was a member of a large contingent of Exeter graduates in our class. Our prayers go out to Dana’s family.
—John T. Bird, 1920 Chateau Circle, Apt. 306, Birmingham, AL 35209; (205) 276-4609; jtbird.com@gmail.com