Viola B. Mecke, BA ’51, a clinical psychologist and emerita professor at both Stanford University and East Bay California State University, recently published the book “Aging Wisely: Facing Emotional Challenges from 50 to 85+ Years.”

Ernest Stadvec, BA ’50, a retired pilot and author, recently released a new picture book titled “Schnootzi: The Little Hero.” The book embraces diversity in physical appearance.

Bonnie L. Childs, BAED ’69, was the 2013 recipient of the Junior League of Akron’s Sustainer Inspiration Award. The award is presented to a woman who embodies the league’s mission of empowering woman for positive change in the community.

Pamela S. Williams, BSED ’68, a community leader and longtime American Red Cross volunteer, received the 2014 H. Peter Burg Community Leadership Award March 6. Named after the late UA alumnus H. Peter Burg, the award is presented to the person who best exemplifies Burg’s leadership in the community, compassion for its people, and dedication to the humanitarian mission of the American Red Cross.

Jane E. Bond, JD ’76, has been named to the board of Metro Parks, Serving Summit County, where she will serve as park commissioner. The appointment was made by Summit County Probate Judge Elinore Marsh Stormer, JD ’82. Commissioners are not paid and serve rotating three-year terms.

Eric M. Czetli, BA ’77, has been named director of public service for the city of Cuyahoga Falls by mayor-elect Don Walters.

Ronald L. Desmett, BS ’71, and his wife and partner, Kathleen Mulcahy, were named Pennsylvania Artists of the Year by Governor Tom Corbett. The honor was bestowed for their individual body of work and for serving as co-founders of The Pittsburgh Glass Center, where the couple serves as artists-in-residence. The center, which opened in 2001, is considered among the world’s leading institutions in the field of art made of glass. Desmett’s work is featured in numerous private and corporate collections, as well as the American Art Museum, the Cleveland Art Museum, the Carnegie Museum of Art, and the Corning Museum of Glass. Learn more at www.rondesmett.com.

Philip S. Kaufmann, JD ’71, was named a 2014 Ohio Super Lawyer by Ohio Super Lawyers Magazine in the area of estate planning and probate.

Ronald B. Lee, BA ’74, JD ’78, a partner in the Cleveland office of Roetzel & Andress, was named a 2014 Ohio Super Lawyer by Ohio Super Lawyers Magazine.

David A. Lieberth, BA ’69, JD ’77, who spent 40 years involved in the life of the community, has published a new book, “Inventive. Industrious, Inspired: The Story of Greater Akron.”

Mark H. Ludwig, BA ’71, JD ’74, is serving his community as Fairlawn’s new finance director after being elected to the open, unexpired term that runs through the end of 2015.

Donald R. Truza, AAS ’76, BA ’80, CEO of The transition Team, received the 2013 Excellence Award from the Business Institute for Excellence.

William G. Chris, BA ’82, an attorney with Roderick Linton Belfance, LLP, one of Akron’s oldest law firms, was named a 2014 Super Lawyer.

Brent D. Cunningham, BSA ’85, was promoted to vice president of international sales for G.I. Sportz/Tippmann Sports, the world’s leading manufacturer of paintball markers and paintballs. Cunningham joined Tippmann Sports in 2005 as director of international sales and now will lead the function for the recently merged companies.

Craig S. Marshall, BS ’82, JD ’86, MT ’86, was honored as a 2014 Ohio Super Lawyer by Ohio Super Lawyers Magazine in the area of closely held business law.

Michael J. Morell, BA ’80, retired CIA deputy director, was appointed by The Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company to its board of directors in January 2014.

Bruce R. Schrader II, BA ’84, a partner at Roetzel & Andress in Akron, was named a 2014 Ohio Super Lawyer by Ohio Super Lawyers Magazine.

J. Anthony Rich, JD ’96, was elected president of the Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.

Diane M. Sheridan, BS ’93, MPA ’95, was appointed director of community development for the city of Cuyahoga Falls by mayor-elect Don Walters.

Lydia R. Cooper, BA ’01, released a new psychological thriller, “My Second Death,” in December 2013. The novel’s heroine is sociopath Mickey Brandis, who methodically tries to solve a murder.

Courtney A. Johnson-Benson, BA ’09, MAED ’11, and Toby O. Benson, BSED ’05, posed with Zippy at the 2013 Homecoming football game.

Bryan J. Hoffman, BA ’05, MBA ’12, was appointed director of finance for the city of Cuyahoga Falls by mayor-elect Don Walters.

Megan R. McElroy, BS ’02, MBA ’04, was named manager of the Tax Department at SS&G.

Donald R. Scherer, AAS ’99, BS ’01, was promoted to partner at Stark & Knoll Co., L.P.A., and named a 2014 Ohio Super Lawyer Rising Star by Ohio Super Lawyers Magazine in the area of business/corporate.

Alex J. Slabaugh, BA ’09, MBA ’13, JD ’13, joined SS&G’s Tax Department as an associate.

Andrea A. Wlaszyn, BA ’02, MPA ’04, received the 2013 President’s Award from the Junior League of Akron.

Adam L. Myser, BSA ’10, JD ’13, returned to his roots and joined his father’s law firm, Myser & Davies, after being administered the oath to practice law in Ohio by the Ohio Supreme Court in November 2013.

Tracy A. Taylor, MS ’10, left Paragon Advisors to became an associate in the Tax Department with SS&G.