I started this blog in 2010 with a distinct goal. I wanted to create a forum that would offer an opportunity to appraise readers of technology uses and initiatives at GSB. Hopefully, I've kept that goal in focus.
But for this post, I'm going to take my first time out and briefly address another topic. I've worked at GSB for many, many years. One of the pleasure of a long term stint in a school is that over the years, you get a chance to follow former students as they grow into their adult lives. Just the other day, I learned about two alums, separated by a generation, that are making an impact. I have fine memories of both of these alums when they were at GSB, both already talents-in-the-making even while at GSB.
Sean Baker graduated in 1987. His interest in film was already in full bloom during his high school years, and he continued to learn more about the film making craft at NYU. Over the years, he developed his skills and his reputation as a notable independent film maker grew.
This week, Sean is at the Sundance Film Festival with his latest film, Tangerine. It's already been sold to a distributor and is garnering rave reviews. Just as an example, take a look at Manohla Dargis' article on a number of Sundance selections from this week-end's NY Times. Or listen to Sean talk about the making of the film courtesy of Variety.com's web site:
Sean's tenure at GSB dates back almost 30 years. But a more recent alum, class of 2012, also came to my attention on the same day. A link to an article about Alex Mitola was circulating around school and the article was a reminder of how much I enjoyed watching Alex and his teammates play basketball. The article was also a reminder how enjoyable it is to follow alums as they navigate the challenges of college and adulthood, and often do well for themselves while helping others. The article about Alex, written by Rob Wilson and appearing on the onebidwonders.com web site, is worth a read: "Alex Mitola: The Culture Changer."
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