Catching up with...

Most work days, there is a good chance you will find James Ropitzky in Union’s testing center. When he’s not on campus, he’ll be somewhere outside – summiting an Adirondack peak, driving down the fairway or spending time with friends.

Science fiction and fantasy are perfect escapes at the end of a day immersed in biochemistry. Just ask Brian Cohen.

Joan Thompson, an RN at Wicker Wellness Center is the proud mom to energetic Labrador retrievers and therapy dogs Margot and Mally.

Helen Hanson '83 is an associate professor in the Electrical, Computer, and Biomedical Engineering Department.  After graduate school in Cambridge, Mass., she was a research scientist at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

Ryan Keytack joined Union last winter as assistant dean of students for Campus & Community Living & Learning. He came to Union from Philadelphia in June, where he lived and worked in the College House system at the University of Pennsylvania.

As the Department of Music’s director of performance and a lecturer in choral and orchestral conducting, Shou-Ping Liu loves directing the Union College Choir and Orchestra. She feels inspired by her students’ dedication.

Francesca Mesiti, director of Talent Acquisition in the Human Resources Office, joined Union in August. She is dedicated to helping people find their dream job and ensuring new employees have a great experience.

Christa Grant is the assistant dean for Intercultural Affairs and one of four diversity officers at the College. She oversees the Office of Intercultural Affairs and the Office of Religious and Spiritual Life.

Andy Morris, associate professor of history, joined Union in the 2003-2004 academic year. His teaching and research focus on late 19th and 20th century political and environmental history.

Tomas Dvorak, professor of economics, joined Union in 2002. His expertise is in using data to make better decisions. He lives in a newly empty nest in Latham with his wife, Karen. Their two children, Sam and Sophie, recently departed for college.