Aoun joins Tecogen board
Waltham-based company Tecogen, Inc. announced May 12 that Northeastern University President Joseph Aoun joined the company’s board of directors. Tecogen is “a leading manufacturer of Combined Heat and Power products including natural gas engine-driven cogeneration and air conditioning systems for industrial and commercial use,” according to the company’s website.
“I look forward to joining Tecogen’s board of directors and making a contribution to this exciting venture,” President Aoun said in a press release. “Through the innovative use of technology, Tecogen will meet the energy needs of its customers in a way that also promotes sustainability for our planet. This has the potential to be a true win-win.”
Aoun, a linguistics scholar, also serves on the boards of directors of the American Council on Education, the Boston Private Industry Council, Boston World Partnerships, Jobs for Massachusetts, Inc. and the New England Council.
– Colin Young, News Staff
Northeastern honors Montalbano
The Northeastern Athletics Department honored former pitcher Greg Montalbano by retiring his number 30 jersey at Friedman Diamond in Brookline before the baseball team’s last game of the season Saturday. Montalbano, a Westborough native, lost his battle with testicular cancer in August 2006.
In his four seasons as a Husky (1997-2000), Montalbano posted a 19-7 record with a 2.55 ERA and 217 strikeouts in 205 innings. Montalbano left Northeastern with the most career strikeouts and was third all-time in ERA and wins.
During his 1999 junior year, Montalbano threw a no-hitter and earned the America East Pitcher of the Year, All-America East, All-New England and All-America awards. After the 1999 season, the Boston Red Sox selected Montalbano in the fifth round (169th overall) of the amateur draft.
Montalbano’s family, Athletic Director Peter Roby, Head Coach Neil McPhee and Associate Director of Athletics Jack Grinold were present for the number retirement ceremony.
– Colin Young, News Staff
Two new trustees elected
The Board of Trustees announced Monday the election of Charles K. Gifford, chairman emeritus of Bank of America Corporation, and Gabriel Jaramillo, special advisor to the Office of the United Nations Secretary-General’s Special Envoy for Malaria, to the board of trustees.
“The high-level of enthusiasm, business acumen, and vision that Charles and Gabriel bring to the board will expand Northeastern’s international presence, foster innovation in education, advance interdisciplinary research and continue a proud tradition of community engagement, ” Chairman of the Board of Trustees Sy Sternberg said in a statement.
According to the release, “The board of trustees is responsible for establishing the overall policy by which the university conducts its affairs and is vital to its ongoing success.”
– Colin Young, News Staff
