Celebrating Lasell
Alumni, parents, and friends gathered on campus and off for events during the spring and summer. For more information about upcoming events, visit lasellalumni.org.
Celebrating Lasell
Photos from University events
President Alexander's Retirement Celebration
Hundreds of community members came together to honor President Michael B. Alexander in the Athletic Center, which was transformed into a tropical paradise.
Pictured L to R: Overseer Kathy Urner-Jones '83, Karen Gill (former Lasell staff), Jeanne Johnsen '72, Overseer Joan Conradi McLauglin '59, Overseer Nancye Van Deusen Connor '57 P'83, Overseer Kathy Morgan Lucey '67, Overseer Nancy Curtis Grellier '49, Overseer Linda Telfer '60, Overseer Jacqueline Paulding Hauser '50, and Joan McGrath (former Lasell staff)
Pictured L to R: Michelle Zaffino '83, Overseer Lisa Altschuler Flessel '83, Michael, Trustee Heidi Hanson Raffone '83, and Trustee Susan Rinklin Dunne '82
Overseer Carrie Goodwin Kenniston '13, who spoke on behalf of alumni during the program, and Michael
Parents Reception
At their annual spring reception, parents enjoyed catching up with each other, saying goodbye to retiring President Michael B. Alexander, and meeting incoming President Eric Turner.
Members of the Parents Council presented a beautiful portrait as a retirement gift to Michael.
Parents Council members Jay and Tara Willerup P'24 with Linda Peters P'21 (center), former co-chair
Reception with President Eric Turner
The new president shared his vision and priorities for Lasell with volunteer leaders and loyal supporters at a Dunne House reception.
Pictured L to R: Eric and his wife, Wanda Whitmore, with Gerry DeRoche, chair of the Board of Trustees, and Lori Hindle, vice chair
Chelsea Gwyther (left), vice president of university advancement, with Trustee Debby Lind Mahony '67
Presidential Speaker Series
Entrepreneurs Nara Paz '09, luxury fashion designer; Brittany Di Capua, media creative director; and Lindsay Reilly '13, style brand designer; joined Richard Juknavorian P'24 (second from left), event moderator and podcast host, for a lively discussion on the challenges faced by women in business.