Mahboob A. Khawaja ’81 M.A. (PSc)/ ’00 Ph.D. (SSc)
has published three books: "Wars on Humanity, Ukraine and Palestine and the Role of Global Leaders" (OVI Magazine, 2025); "We, The People in Search of Global Peace, Security and Conflict Resolution: Global Peace and Conflict Management" (2025) and "Global Humanity and Remaking of Peace, Security and Conflict Resolution for the 21st Century and Beyond: Peace, Security and Conflict Resolution" (Barnes & Noble Press, 2025).
October 15, 2025
Published in the
Fall 2025
issue of the Maxwell Perspective
Kathleen Small ’79 M.A. (Geog)
published her fifth book, "Letters from Shadow Oaks" (Carousel Acres Publishing, 2025). The novel follows three women from different generations who are affected by an act of vandalism and poison pen letters. Small is a judge for the Royal Palm Literary Awards.
October 14, 2025
Published in the
Fall 2025
issue of the Maxwell Perspective
Michael L. Paller ’77 B.A. (AmSt)
co-edited John Guare’s book, "Plays" (The Library of America, 2025). Paller was the dramaturg and director of humanities at the American Conservatory Theater and is the author of "Gentlemen Callers: Tennessee Williams, Homosexuality and Mid-20th Century Drama" (Palgrave-Macmillan, 2005) and "Tennessee Williams: the Playwright in Context" (Smith & Kraus, 2010) as well as several essays on Williams’ work.
October 14, 2025
Published in the
Fall 2025
issue of the Maxwell Perspective
Martha (Freymann) Miser ’77 M.P.A.
served as the co-annalist for her 50th college reunion at Hamilton College, in Clinton, N.Y. In a letter she co-authored for the class of 1975 she shares the lasting impact of the college on its graduates and explains how in 1978 Hamilton absorbed nearby Kirkland College, from which she graduated. Freymann Miser is president emeritus of Aduro Consulting, LLC.
October 13, 2025
Published in the
Fall 2025
issue of the Maxwell Perspective
Bruce Dearstyne ’74 Ph.D. (Hist)
has edited "Revolutionary New York: 250 Years of Social Change" (SUNY Press, 2025). Through 16 historical stories about conflict, change and turning points, the book explores New York’s 250- year struggle to realize the revolution’s ideals and bring increased freedom and opportunities to previously marginalized populations. Dearstyne is the author of several books, including "The Spirit of New York: Defining Events in the Empire State’s History"; "The Crucible of Public Policy: New York Courts in the Progressive Era"; and "Progressive New York: Change and Reform in the Empire State, 1900–1920: A Reader."
October 10, 2025
Published in the
Fall 2025
issue of the Maxwell Perspective
Harvey Strum ’70 B.A. (IR)/ ’76 M.P.A./ ’78 Ph.D. (PSc)
professor of history and political science at Russell Sage College, published his article, "Jewish Women’s Organizations of the Capital District” in New York History Review in August 2023. He was also recently featured in a Q&A by Sage College as one of its most prolific conference presenters and journal authors. His research interests include Jewish history in New York’s Capital region; American responses to famine in Ireland; and foreign policy and politics related to the War of 1812.
October 8, 2025
Published in the
Fall 2025
issue of the Maxwell Perspective
Luciano Iorizzo ’58 M.A. (Hist)/ ’66 Ph.D. (Hist)
was featured on the cover of a recent edition of Solis magazine, a publication of The Catholic Sun. The related
article shares his story of love, faith and gratitude. In addition, Iorizzo recently self-published the book,
"Thank You, God: A Meditative Journey of Gratitude" (2025). A veteran, he is retired from a 30-year career teaching at SUNY Oswego.
October 6, 2025
Published in the
Fall 2025
issue of the Maxwell Perspective