1990

This trip to the mailbag begins with word from a classmate involved with putting a global spin on a great American tradition from our childhoods: Basia Nikonorow writes, "I continue working as a producer at Sesame Workshop—managing the international co- productions of Sesame Street in Germany (Sesamstrasse) and in the Netherlands (Sesamstraat), where a focus on diversity has become increasingly central to the series' curriculum. We'll start designing a premiere Sesame project in Kosovo in January, to launch on-air in both Albanian and Serbian, and specifically focus on fostering mutual respect and understanding among the very hurt and distrusting Kosovar population. Changes are difficult and children are always a great place to start!"

At home Basia lives with her husband, Antoine, a cinematographer, and "son Nicolas, almost 9!" Observing that "life in the city remains FAST," Basia has become a "proud soccer mom," and even the manager of Nicolas' team, while also co-chairing the multicultural committee at Bank Street School. Recent '90 sightings include "a fantastic performance by the theater group, The Civilians," with whom Steve Cosson works as artistic director. Basia wants to hear from alumni in Hamburg, Amsterdam or Pristina, and asks that they write her at barbara.nikonorow@sesameworkshop.org.

Fellow New Yorker John Aronsohn sends career news: "I have accepted a position as project manager with Gerson Lehrman Groups technology, media and telecom practice." An independent investment research firm, Gerson Lehrman manages the Councils of Advisors, networks of experts in the technology, media and telecom, health care and energy/utilities industries.

John adds that the firm pays council members to consult part-time with clients on the telephone, in person, over the Internet and at events. Safeguards operate to protect clients from seeking, and council members from providing, any proprietary or other sensitive information. Council members enjoy the intellectual exchange with the investment community, as well as the compensation for talking about the subjects they know best. To register as a council member at no cost or for other information, e- mail John at jaronsohn@glgroup.com.

From the other side of the continent, Brian Sweeney reports his discharge from the Air Force this past July 3, "making July 4 a true Independence Day. As the only military gas troenterologist in Alaska, the Air Force decided it was more important to keep me here, and I missed out on vacations to all sorts of warm-weather climates. I am proud that I gave my country nine years."

Brian adds that he plans to "stay in Alaska and continue dodging moose on my way to work each morning," as he establishes a private medical practice with his father, Brian Sweeney Sr. '70, in downtown Anchorage.

Though you may find this too cheesy even for your secretary, you still have lots of opportunities to follow through on that New Year's resolution to contribute to '90 Notes: As Hovey's "snow wraiths are drifting, curling, reeling," shake off the winter cold at your desk, keyboard or phone. Take good care, and keep us posted.

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REUNIONJune 18-202004