David M. Kennedy Center for International Studies

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Peter Rasmussen, a former MUN delegate, and his family recently welcomed a new addition to their family, Taia Emily Rasmussen. She arrived 17 July 2007 weighing 8 lbs 1 oz. Their two older children, Megan and Adam, love to make Taia laugh. The family is now living in Colorado.

Maraly Ledezma, a former MUN delegate, recently became engaged to Russell Frandsen. The two will tie the knot in October and are planning a celebration in honor of the event.

Rebecca van Uitert, a former MUN TA, recently graduated from St. John's University School of Law. Upon her graduation, van Uitert was featured on the St. John's University web page for her accomplishments and her faith as a Latter-day Saint. She has been married to Jason Howell, another former MUN TA, for five years, and he is serving as bishop in the Astoria Ward. Read the article here.

Desiree Harris [MUN 05–06] living in south Salt Lake, is working as the director of Member Services for the Utah Trial Lawyers Association (UTLA).

Peter K. Stone [MUN 01–04, head delegate] is leaving his current position at Monitor Consulting in Los Angeles to begin classes this fall at Harvard Business School. Before Stone hits the books, he will be traveling through Morocco, Southern France, Croatia, Bosnia/Herzegovina, Serbia/Montenegro, Poland, Hungary, Slovakia, and Czech Republic on a summer tour.

Alexandra Zwahlen Tenny [MUN TA 1998–2000] has been a Foreign Service officer for five years. She is wrapping up a second tour (in Riga, Latvia) as a Political/Economic Officer and will be moving on to Lima, Peru, to serve in the Narcotics Affairs section of the U.S. Embassy. She is married and their baby girl, MaKayla Ila, will turn one in October 2007.

Tory Randall [MUN 97–99] is now in Germany going into his second year for a JD and a Master of Marine Affairs. Randall currently works at the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS).

Renata Vaz Guimaraes De Rosis, a former MUN delegate, is in Brazil and busy working for Up Language Consultants, a firm that teaches English to business executives. She is also going to school at Universidade Presbiteriana Mackenzie to complete a law degree.

Dave Arnold [MUN 98–00] has spent the last two years in London but is now back in Paris working for a firm he had worked for previously. Arnold says his job should allow him some time to visit the U.S. so he is not disappearing. A former MUN TA, he is getting married in August. Dave surprised Leslie by pretending to be in Paris and then showing up on the Brooklyn Pier to propose. The couple has been traveling the world together. You can see their photos and comments on their web site at http://daveandles.blogspot.com.

Marcie Hill had a baby. Natalie Martha Hill was born Friday, 20 October at 8:04 P.M. Marcie says “we [her and her husband] are absolutely loving being parents.” They have posted pictures on their web site www.marcieandnate.com

Erin Wright has put up a family web site http://web.mac.com/j.ryanwright.

Katie and Reagan Watchman had a baby. McKay Tanner Watchman was born 10 October at 1:29 P.M. He weighed 9lbs 2.1oz.

Jeremiah Morgan is practicing law in Kansas City, Missouri, with Bryan Cave LLP. Morgan is an appellate lawyer and commercial litigator. He serves on the J. Reuben Clark Law Society International Board, the Board of Directors for the Bar of the United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit, and on the Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association's Appellate Court Committee Chair. He has five children.

John and Megan Collins had a baby girl 25 February 2007 at 2:07 A.M. Her name is Lucy and she weighed in at 6 pounds 9 ounces. Both mother and baby are doing very well. John, a former MUN TA, is currently at Penn State earning a PhD in international and comparative education.

Dan and Bethanne Kanzler are excitedly awaiting the completion of their new home in Frisco, Texas. Dan will begin a master's program in either Spanish or public administration. Bethanne is enjoying keeping up with their two children, Jackson, three months, and Leah, almost three years. They have been loving their time in Texas.

Ashley Carter, a former MUN delegate, was recently married to Byron Halsey. They met their freshman year at BYU, and after both Ashley and Byron served a mission, they got engaged. For their wedding announcement, pictures and much more, visit their web site at http://www.ashley-byron.blogspot.com.

Ryan Wright, former MUN TA and globetrotter is living the dream in NYC with an office across the street from the Marriott Marquis. Wright lives in Westchester County with his wife, Erin, and their three adorable children. Really, you must see this for yourself at http://web.mac.com/j.ryanwright/iWeb/WrightZoo/Ryan.html. He works for Sony BMG, where he manages worldwide marketing.

Hani Almadhoun, a former MUN TA, graduated with his MPA from the Marriott School of Management. Almadhoun has traveled the United States, worked in Washington, D.C., and will move to Maryland. He plans to return to the Gaza Strip as soon as the situation will allow. Find out more and watch his video at http://hanistan.blogspot.com.

James Rogers, former MUN TA, and his wife Alyson Rogers have been living in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Rogers successfully completed his first year at Harvard Law School and interned with the Office of Legal Counsel for Governor Mitt Romney last summer. Alyson is taking classes to complete a Certificate in Management. They enjoy biking trips on Cape Cod Bay.

Rebecca Lyn McConkie, a former MUN TA, was married to Levi Radman Smylie in the Mount Timpanogos Temple on 28 October 2006.

Stan Swinton, a former MUN TA, recently completed law school at George Washington University and plans to take the bar exam. Their spunky girl, Olivia, just turned three, and the newest edition, Mary, recently turned one.

Roxane Taylor, a former MUN TA, was married to Michael Scott Holton on 19 August 2006 in Park City, Utah.

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