In February 2015, the Federal Aviation Administration released proposed regulations governing civil unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), or drones. Mark Pestana ’75, a former NASA research pilot, consulted with the FAA as it formulated its rules. Pestana is an expert in aircraft user interfaces and has flown drones to fight fires. We spoke to him about the emerging technology that will impact privacy laws, aviation safety and the nation’s economic health. Pestana was interviewed by Doug McInnis.
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Timothy Law Snyder Named LMU’s 16th President
Timothy Law Snyder, LMU’s 16th president, brings with him experience accumulated at three Jesuit institutions: Loyola University Maryland, Georgetown University and Fairfield University.
The Burcham Years
When David W. Burcham was elected president in 2010, LMU had selected a leader from within the university community known equally for his commitment to the institution and its people.
Silicon Beach: The Next Wave
L.A.’s Silicon Beach has spread to Playa Vista, the LMU neighborhood, with the arrival of powerhouse corporations such as Google and Yahoo.
The Burcham Tributes
When David W. Burcham came to LMU after leaving his post as dean of Loyola Law School, he displayed his penchant for walking around campus and speaking with people in all walks of university life. When named president, he asked for a university-wide day of service to Los Angeles as part of his inauguration events. It is impossible to picture David W. Burcham apart from the people around him. We asked members of the LMU community to share their thoughts about him and his presidency.—The Editor.
Kevin Shinnick ’91
“It never crossed my mind to get on the [escort] boat,” says Kevin Shinnick ’91. Back in September 2013, the California local swam for 18 and a half hours across the English Channel, beginning at Dover, England, and ending in…
Coyotes in Westchester
Coyotes — our wild neighbors — live an accommodating lifestyle along the bluff and in the nearby wetlands. They may be adapting to the natural surroundings better than the humans.
New Zealand
I haven’t worn deodorant in four months. And forget about makeup. My sense of vanity — and perhaps my sense of smell — were flung to the wayside when I started hiking 3,000 km across New Zealand with my dad.
Michael John ’77
Michael John is an actor, stage-fight trainer and expert in theatrical uses of combat weapons — has made his living wielding knives, daggers, pistols and swords. He has appeared in movies, TV and stage productions. As a Romulan in charge of weaponry, he has been blown up in Paramount’s television series “Star Trek: Deep Space Nine.” He has performed frequently with the LA Opera, including a production of “Billy Budd” in 2014 in which he played the whip master.
In Memoriam Summer 2015
Victor Matheus [BusAdm ’36] on Feb. 18, 2013 Bolton Minister [BusAdm ’40] on Oct. 17, 2014 Robert Hayes [LibArts ’41] on Jan. 24, 2015 Frank Reilly [LibArts ’43] on Feb. 7, 2010 James Bell [SciEng ’44] on June 2, 2014…