in this issue
FEATURES
The Power of the Liberal Arts Leading in Real Estate
14
David Bloom 1987 knew from a young age that the real estate industry was his calling. Bloom has been senior vice president of Resource America, Inc. (NASDAQ: REXI), a specialized asset management company, since 2001 when he was brought in to launch the company’s real estate fund business, and has been president of Resource Real Estate, Inc., since 2004.
Bio Med Pioneer
After making a historic impact in the medical world by starting a company that harvests and stores life-saving stem cells, Cynthia Fisher 1983 is now focused on preserving the world’s water supply. A biology and physics major, Fisher says her liberal arts education at Ursinus has guided her every step of the way.
15
Making Art, History and Terror!
18
Amy Hollaman 2005 is the Events and Operations Manager at Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site in Philadelphia where she plans and manages both private and public events including Terror Behind the Walls. The event has evolved into one of the most popular haunted houses in the world.
CAMPUS NEWS
3
Meet the New Trustees Five new members of the Ursinus Board of Trustees will begin their terms at the fall meeting Oct. 17 and 18.
CLASS NOTES
28
Karen Wanner Zelley 1967 and Lee Zelley 1965 are still making music together.